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THE VOYAGES OF USS BURTON ISLAND 1949
(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 1949
LOG BOOK OF THE USS BURTON ISLAND
Identification number AG-88
Commanded by
Commander Jack E. GIBSON USN
Attached to Service Squadron ONE, Service Force, Pacific Fleet
Commencing 0000, Saturday 1 January 1949
at US Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California,
and ending 2400, Monday 31 January 1949
at sea
List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, January 1949
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
P. W. FRAZIER, LCDR, 6-18-48, Executive Officer
S. GOLDHABER, LCDR, 12-24-48, Dental Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, 10-02-47, First Lieutenant
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
L. O. YAUSSY, LTJG MCR, 11-10-47 Medical Officer
H. GLENZER, LTJG, 01-03-49, Duty Involving Flying
W. L. THEDE, LTJG, 01-03-49, Officer-in-Charge UDT-1
N. L. WHEAT, LTJG, 01-03-49, Duty Involving Flying
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18, 47, Electrical Officer
U. E. CARLSON, ChMach, 09-23-47, Damage Control E Division Officer
T. E. DOGGETT, Warrant Officer, 01-04-49, Officer-in-Charge Marines
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1 January 1949
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.714, Long -118.267
0000 to 0400:
All is well at twelve o’clock
Moored starboard side to the dock
At pier 3 in berth 58,
A couple hundred yards from the main gate
of the US Naval Supply Depot
In Southern California at San Pedro.
The Navigator plots a constant fix,
As standard mooring lines one to six
Hold us to the pier quite fast,
Until we’re ready to move at last.
Receiving phone and fresh water from the shore.
What kind of vessel could ask for more?
Too many for me to here enumerate
Are various ships of the US Fleet so great.
Present at Terminal Island or in the bay.
USS TOPEKA has SOPA.
Finally we have of us ahead
Two French LSTs of color red.
0400 to 0800:
0500: Retarded ship’s clocks one hour to conform to zone +8 time.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2200: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
2 January 1949
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.714, Long -118.267
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 US Pacific
Fleet. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA (CL-67). Number 4 ship’s service generator on the line for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0610: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the duty section on stations; no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
Pursuant to CommanderFairWestCoast dispatch 231645Z of 23 December 1948, McCOY, Raymond A., 646 04 76, AG1, USN, reported aboard for duty with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts from NAS, Miramar, San Diego, California. 2100: Pursuant to US Naval Receiving Station, San Francisco, California, orders NM13-61-bjt-P16-4/MM of 29 December 1948, DANIELS, Leon (n), 798 75 80, SA, USN, reported aboard under technical arrest and AOL since 1300, 30 December 1948, a period of about 3 days, 8 hours. 2200: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
3 January 1949
San Pedro to Long Beach, California
Lat 33.714, Long -118.267
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 US Pacific
Fleet. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA (CL-67). Number 4 ship’s service generator on the line for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0500: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0750: Making preparations for getting underway. Tug CRAWLEY number 10 came alongside to port. Pilot JAKISON came aboard.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees as follows: WILLIAMS, Clifford (n) DKSA, 570 69 15, USN, and WALKER, E. R., SD1, 382 00 15, USN. 0805: Set the special sea and anchor detail. 0811: Placed all main generators on the line with pilot house control. 0815: WALKER, E. R., SD1, 382 00 15, USN, returned aboard, AOL this date, a period of about 15 minutes. 0815: Underway from berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, to to berth Baker 7 [B-7], Los Angeles Harbor. Steering various courses and speeds. The pilot has the conn, the Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0830: All engines stopped. Pilot JAKISON left the ship. 0832: Tug CRAWLEY number 10 cast off to port. The Captain assumed the conn. 0834: All engines ahead ⅓ steering various courses to assigned anchorage. 0848: All engines stopped. 0858: Anchored in anchorage B-7 in 7 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms of chain to the port anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: East end breakwater light 227° T, mole light 342° T, Long Beach breakwater light, 021° T. 0900: Secured the special sea and anchor detail. Secured the main engines. Set the regular in-port watch. 0916: YOG-87 moored alongside to starboard. Commenced taking on aviation gasoline. 0940: Ammunition lighter came alongside to port. 1055: Completed taking on aviation gasoline. Received 6,000 gallons. 1059: YOG-87 cast off to starboard. 1130: Received the following ammunition aboard: 320 rounds of 5-inch/38 caliber VT projectiles.
1200 to 2000:
Pursuant to BuPers manual, article D-9104, JOHNSON, J. M., 830 09 23, SN, USN, and THORSEN, R. M., 882 90 44, SN, USN, were transferred to Receiving Station, Long Beach, California for discharge. 1400: Pursuant to Fleet Air Wing 14 dispatch 142040Z of December 1948, LTJG N. L. WHEAT, 0468146/1310, USN, reported on board for temporary additional duty with the following men: BUCHANAN, H. W., 207 33 34, AD1; DALTON, V. A., 669 09 29, AD1, USN; DONOROVICK, S. F., 820 36 32, AN, USN; HOLT, G. A., 347 79 40, AA, USN.
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4 January 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth B-7 in 7 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearings: East end breakwater light 227° T, mole light 342° T, Long Beach breakwater light 021° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0620: WILLIAMS, Clifford (n) DKSA, USN, reported on board having been absent over leave since 0800, 3 January 1949.
0800 to 1200:
0825: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Pursuant to Commandant 11th Naval District letter P-16-3(10)/MM, ND11-112-wjo, serial 7382/1128, and BuPers letter Pers-6305, McCOY, Kenneth R., SK3, 566 06 19, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, California, with bags, records and transfer papers. Pursuant to Commandant 11th Naval District letter P-16-3(10)/MM, ND11-112/cn, serial 8362/1128, and BuPers letter Pers-6305-HF-4 dated 12 December 1948, BEST, Robert J., EN2, 357 52 73, USN, was transferred to US Naval Training Center, San Diego, California, with bags, records and transfer papers. 1430: Ammunition lighter came alongside to port. Commenced taking on demolition explosives. 1500: Completed taking on explosives. Received the following explosives from Naval Ammunition Depot, Seal Beach, California: 15 demolition charges Mk 2; 25 charges cratering explosives; 25 charges shaped, M3; 2 tons demolition outfits Mk 135; 4 tons demolition outfits Mk 133; 2 demolition charges Mk 2; 200 fuse lighters Mk 2; 120 ignitions Mk 2; 500 feet blasting fuse time delay; 5 delay firing devices Mk 13; 20,000 feet detonating cord reinforced; 500 blasting caps standard number 8; 300 blasting caps standard non-electric.1510: Pursuant to First Marine Division orders, 1990-85, 7-1/61-apk, OP, Warrant Officer Thomas E. DOGGETT (025 484) (0600), USMC, reported on board for temporary additional duty with the following men: LAAFS, Gustave H. Jr, Pfc, 586233 014; Stevenson, George C., Pfc, USMC; WALSH, Joseph P., Pfc, 586234, 345, USMC.
1600 to 2000:
1720: Pursuant to ComUDT’s Pac orders P16-4/00, serial 51 of 30 December 1949 [sic], DONOVAN, J. W., QM3, 578 63 15, USN, reported on board for duty with bags, records and transfer papers. Pursuant to ComTracPac dispatch of 3 January 1949, the following men reported on board for temporary duty with bags, records and transfer papers: KAPPLER, George D., SN, 376 41 61,USN; KING Harold S., AF2 680 17 50, USN. Pursuant to BuPers letter Pers-6303-vij-1, P16-3/MM of 6-27-45, the following men reported on board for duty with bags, records and transfer papers: HYLAND, Robert E., EM3, 785 43 75, USN; LUCAS, Edward (n), FN, 339 72 71, USN.
2000 to 2400:
2200: Let fires die under number 2 boiler.
5 January 1949
Long Beach, California, to Port Angeles, Washington
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth B-7 in 7 fathoms of water with 60 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearings: East end breakwater light 227° T, mole light 342° T, Long Beach breakwater light 021° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0800 to 1200:
0930: Held quarters for muster; absentees: JOHNSON, Gearald L., 555 84 70, RM2, USN; JONES, LeRoy (n), 293 77 38 USN, USN; DELANEY, John (n), Jr, TN, 722 39 55, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1225: Lit number 1 boiler. 1435: JOHNSON, G. L., RM2, USN; JONES, LeRoy (n) SN, USN; DELANEY, John (n) Jr, TN, USN, returned to the ship, AOL since 0900, 5 January 1949, a period of 5 hours and 35 minutes. 1520: Set the anchor detail. 1526: Placed main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line with pilot house control. 1550: Set the special sea detail. 1601: Underway from berth B-7, Long Beach, California, to Port Angeles, Washington. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Steering various courses and speeds. 1624: All engines stopped. Switched to motor room control. 1627: Took departure from Long Beach, California, to Port Angeles, Washington, on base course 270° T, pgc, 252° pstgc, and 251° psc, standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm for 14 knots. 1644: The Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 1712: Changed course to 293° T, pgc, 275° pstgc, and 278° psc.
1600 to 2000:
1850: Sighted Anacapa light, bearing 291° T. 1945: Sighted Port Hueneme light, bearing 321° T.
2000 to 2400:
2055: Passed Port Hueneme light abeam to starboard. 2112: Changed course to 291° pgc, T, 272° pstgc, 276° psc. 2113: Passed Anacapa Island light abeam to port, distance 2 miles.
6 January 1949
Long Beach, California, to Port Angeles, Washington
Lat 36.3, Long -122.13
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Long Beach, California, to Port Angeles, Washington, on base course 291° T and pgc, 272° pstgc, 276° psc, with numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 main engines on the line, standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. Ship in material condition “Baker”. Maintaining continuous surface radar watch. 0136: Passed Point Conception light abeam to starboard, bearing 021° T, distance 2½ miles. 0225: Passed Point Arguello light abeam to starboard bearing 021° T, distance 7 miles. 0244: Changed course to 328° T and pgc, 313° pstgc, 317° psc.
0400 to 0800:
0450: Passed Point Louis light abeam to starboard, distance 22 miles.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0931: Took number 6 ship’s service generator off the line. 1040: Sighted Point Sur bearing 001° T, distance 19 miles.
1200 to 1600:
1502: Passed USS ANTIETAM (CV-36) to port, distance 2 miles. 1500: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: KRUEGER, Herman G., 968 87 16, EN3, USN; offense: AWOL from about 2230, 30 December 1948 to 0825, 31 December 1948, a period of about 9 hours and 55 minutes; awarded deck court. LENNEAR, Leo V., Jr, 555 55 49, SD3, USN; offense: sleeping on duty; awarded: 6 days’ deprivation of liberty. SIRACUSA, Charles (n), 944 59 02, EN3, USN, offense: AOL, from 0800, 30 December 1948 to 1237, 30 December 1948, a period of 4 hours and 37 minutes; awarded: 5 days’ deprivation of liberty.
1600 to 1800:
1717: Sighted Farallon Island light bearing 346° T, distance 23 miles.
1800 to 2000:
1854: Passed Farallon Island light abeam to standard, distance 6½ miles’ 1933: Passed Fanny Shoal light abeam to starboard, distance 3 miles.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Changed course to 332° T, 333° pgc, 315° pstgc, 319° psc. 2004: Passed Point Reyes light abeam to starboard, distance 15 miles. 2015: Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
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7 January 1949
Long Beach, California, to Port Angeles, Washington
Lat 40.11, Long -124.8
0000 to 0400:
Underway singly from Long Beach, California, to Port Angeles, Washington, on base course 330° T, 332° pgc, 315° pstgc, and 319° psc. Main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion. Standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm. 0100: Passed Point Arena abeam to starboard, distance 12 miles. 0118: All engines stopped to take generator number 1 off the line. Placed generator number 3 on the line. 0120: All engines ahead standard speed. 0200: All engines stopped to take generator number 3 off the line. Placed generator number 1 on the line. 0202: All engines ahead at standard speed.
0400 to 0800:
1730: Changed course to 358° T, 357° pgc, 347° pstgc, 348° psc.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered on stations. All present. 1120: Chronometers wound and compared. 0930: A deck court [convened by] LT Donald BENDINELLI, USN, met to try the case of ARAGON, Albert L., 373 00 74, SA, USN, and adjourned at 1003.
1200 to 1600:
1453: Changed speed to 11 knots, 84 rpm. 1525: Changed speed to 10 knots, 76 rpm.
1600 to 2400:
Underway as before.
8 January 1949
Long Beach, California, to Port Angeles, Washington
Lat 45.03, Long -125.03
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Long Beach, California, to Port Angeles, Washington, on base course of 358° T, 357° pgc, 342° pstgc, 345° psc, with numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 main generators on the line for propulsion. Making 10 knots standard speed at 76 rpm. Maintaining continuous surface radar watch. Ship in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0545: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 8 miles.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 0803: Changed speed to 14 knots at 109 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1225: Number 2 life raft, frame 125, port side, was carried away by heavy sea. 1244: Gripes on 32’ cabin cruiser snapped at turnbuckles resulting from heavy seas breaking over the main deck aft and striking against the outboard hull, causing a tremendous pressure which lifted cruiser free of skids and sheered all gripes simultaneously, causing considerable damage to cruiser. 1245: Changed course to 330° pgc, 331° T, 308° psc and reduced speed to ⅓, 5 knots at 37 rpm.1332: Changed course to 004° T, 003° pgc, 348° pstgc, 349° psc, resumed standard speed. 1432: Passed unidentified ship abeam to port, distance 2 miles.
1600 to 2000:
1643: All engines slowed to ⅓. Changed course to 330° T. Link in chain to belly band for the whale boat parted. 1655: Whale boat secured. All engines ahead, standard speed of 14 knots at 109 rpm. Resumed base course of 004° T, 003° pgc, 348° pstgc, and 351° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2135: Changed [course] to 340° T, 339° pgc, to pass ship. 2200: Changed course to base course 004° T, 003° pgc, 348° pstgc, 351° psc. 2328: Changed course to 340° T, 339° pgc. 2342: Changed course to base course 004° T, 003° pgc, 348° pstgc, 351° psc.
9 January 1949
Long Beach, California, to Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387 [at 1255]
0000 to 0400:
Underway, en route from Long Beach, California, to Seattle, Washington, on base course 004° T, 003° pgc, 348° pstgc, 351° psc, with numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 main engines on the line, standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. 2358 [8 January 1949]: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 2 miles. 0155: Sighted Umatilla lightship bearing 008° T, distance 14 miles. 0226: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 8 miles. 0227: Changed course to 016° T, 015° pgc, 000° pstgc, 002° psc. 0232: Sighted Tatoosh light bearing 025° T, distance 18 miles. 0303: Passed Umatilla lightship abeam to starboard, distance 1¾ miles. 0330: Sighted Carmanah Point light bearing 112°, distance 20 miles.
0400 to 0800:
0417: Changed course to 102° pgc, 103° T, 083° pstgc, 081° psc. Entered Strait of Juan de Fuca. 0440: Put number 3 and 4 main engines on the line. 0443: Changed speed to 121 rpm for 15 knots. 0455: Changed course to 106° pgc, 017° T, 085° pstgc, 088° psc. 0505: Took number 3 main engine off due to overheating. 0512: Put number 3 main engine back on. 0605: Changed course to 104° pgc, 105° T, 084° pstgc, 086° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0913: Proceeding on various courses conforming to channel. 1030: Lit fires under number 1 boiler for test.
1200 to 2400:
1220: All engines stopped to switch to pilot house control. 1221: All engines ahead, standard speed. 1225: Set the special sea and mooring details. 1235: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler. 1240: Steering various courses and speeds to assigned berth. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1254: All engines stopped. 1255: Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth Jig, Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Secured the special sea and mooring details. Secured main engines. Receiving telephone service from the dock.
10 January 1949
Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth Jig, US Naval Receiving Station at Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. SOPA on USS BURTON ISLAND (AG-88). Auxiliary generator number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: NELSON, Walter O., 372 85 72, SN, USN. 0847: A deck court with LT Donald A. BENDINELLI, USN, met to try the case of McCLENNAN, Johnnie J., FN, 671 17 13, USN, and adjourned at 1310.
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11 January 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska
Lat 48.23, Long -123.30 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth Jig, US Naval Receiving Station at Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. SOPA on USS BURTON ISLAND (AG-88). Auxiliary generator number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. 0030: Pursuant to US Naval Laboratory travel orders NY5/P16-4 (January), serial 1768 of 7 January 1949, Mr. Henry G. DORSETT, Jr, Physicist P-3, reported on board for duty at 0110.
0400 to 0800:
0745: Set special sea detail. 0750: Placed all main generators on the line with pilot house control.
0800 to 1200:
0803: Underway from berth Jig, pier 91, Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington, for Cape Seniavin, Alaska. The Captain has the conn, with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Steering various courses and speeds to clear pier. 0816: Secured the special sea and mooring detail. 0820: The Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 0830: Shifted engine control to the motor room. Set standard speed of 15 knots at 121 rpm. 0845: Set course of 000° T and pgc, 342° pstgc, 345° psc. 0907: A deck court of which LT Donald BENDINELLI is deck court officer, met to try the case of CONIFF, James E., FN, USN, and adjourned at 1045.
1200 to 1600:
1443: All engines stopped to take main generators 5 and 6 off the line. Changed speed to 10 knots at 76 rpm.
1600 to 1800:
Changed course to 283° T, 282° pgc, 255° pstgc, 257° psc. 1629: Changed speed to 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1634: Published the findings and sentence in the case of ARAGON, Albert L., SA, USN, tried by deck court, absence over leave. Findings: guilty; sentence: loss of pay amounting to $40.00. 1656: Passed Tatoosh Island light abeam to port, distance 7 miles. 1713: Passed Carmanah Point light abeam to starboard, distance 3 miles.
1800 to 2000:
1741: Changed course to 297° T, 296° pgc, 271° psc, 273° pstgc. 1744: Passed Swiftsure Bank lightship abeam to port, distance 1½ miles. 1819: Passed Pachena Point light abeam to starboard, distance 12 miles. 1845: Passed Cape Beale light abeam to starboard.
2000 to 2400:
2107: Passed Lennard Island light abeam to starboard, distance 15 miles. 2311: Passed Esteban Point light abeam to starboard, distance 15 miles.
12 January 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska
Lat 50.52, Long -130.9
0000 to 0400:
Underway, steaming singly en route from Seattle, Washington, to Unimak Pass, Alaska, thence to Bering Sea. Base course is 299° T, 296° pgc, 268° pstgc, 274° psc. Standard speed 14 knots,,109 rpm with main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1800:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0814: Changed course to 289° pgc, 290° T, 260° pstgc, 263° psc. 1000: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: DANIELS, Leon (n), disobedience to orders, deck court; NELSON, Walter O., SN, USN, AOL; awarded;30 hours’ extra police duties.
1800 to 2400:
1800: Retarded ship’s clocks 1 hour to conform to plus 9 zone time.
13 January 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska
Lat 52.58, Long -139.6
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route singly from Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska, on base course 290° T, 289° pgc, 259° pstgc, and 263° psc. Generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion with standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm.
0800 to 1600:
0759: Changed course to 282° pgc, 283° T, 254° pstgc, and 258° psc. 0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees.
1600 to 1800:
1651: Shoe holding cabin cruiser badly bent. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to reduce roll while repairing damage. 1716: Cabin cruiser secured.
1800 to 2400:
Set standard speed at 10 knots, 76 rpm. Heading 283° T, 282° pgc, 252° pstgc, 259° psc.
14 January 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska
Lat 53.25, Long -145.0
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route singly from Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska, on base course 283° T, 282° pgc, 252° pstgc, 259° psc. Generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion with standard speed 10 knots at 76 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0815: Changed course to 278° T, 277° pgc, 249° pstgc, 249° psc. 0943: Changed speed to 12 knots, 92 rpm. 1002: Changed speed to 10 knots, 76 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1304: A deck court convened by LT W. T. MORRISON met to try the case of KRUEGER, Herman G., EN3, 960 87 16, USN. 1324: deck court was adjourned. 1326: A deck court convened by LT W. T. MORRISON met to try the case of WILLIAMS, Clifford (n), DKSA, 570 59 15, USN. 1444: Changed speed to 12 knots at 92 rpm.
1600 to 2000:
1556: Changed speed to 12.5 knots, 92 rpm. 1647: Changed speed to 12.8 knots to reduce ship’s vibration. 1620: deck court adjourned in the case of WILLIAMS, Clifford (n), DKSA.
2000 to 2400:
2140: Changed standard speed to 13.6 knots, 105 rpm.
15 January 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska
Lat 53.93, Long -152.2
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route singly from Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska, on base course 278° T, 277° pgc, 250° pstgc, 249° psc. Generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion with standard speed 13.6 knots at 105 rpm. Continuous surface radar watch and ship in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0530: Changed speed to 12.8 knots, 98 rpm. 0540: Changed speed to 10 knots, 76 rpm. 0700: Changed speed to 8 knots, 61 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Published the findings and sentence in the case of KRUEGER, Herman G., EN3, USN, tried by deck court. Offense: absent without leave; findings; guilty; sentence: reduction to the next inferior rating. 1011: Changed speed to 9 knots at 68 rpm. 1016: Changed speed to 10 knots at 76 rpm.
1200 to 2400:
1945: Changed course to 274° pgc, 275° T, 250° pstgc, 245° psc. 2005: Changed speed to 12.8 knots at 98 rpm. 2020: Changed speed to 13 knots at 100 rpm. 2150: Changed standard speed to 12.5 knots at 96 rpm. 2154: Changed speed to 12 knots, 92 rpm. 2157: Changed standard speed to 11.8 knots at 90 rpm. 2207: Changed standard speed to 12.3 knots at 94 rpm.
16 January 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska
Lat 54.11, Long -158.34 [Lat 59 11 N in log-book]
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Seattle, Washington, to Unimak Pass on base course 275° T, 274° pgc, 250° pstgc, 245° psc, with numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines on the line with standard speed of 12.3 knots at 93 rpm. Number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. 0137: Changed speed to 10.5 knots at 80 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
0640: Changed speed to 12 knots at 92 rpm. 0724: Changed speed to 13 knots at 100 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0822: Changed speed to 13.5 knots at 104 rpm. 0850: Changed speed to 14 knots at 109 rpm. 0857: Changed course to 270° T, 269° pgc, 243° pstgc, 245° psc.
1200 to 1800:
1250: Published the findings and sentence in the case of WILLIAMS, Clifford (n), DKSA, USN, tried by deck court. Findings: guilty; sentence: to lose $26.00 per month of his pay for a period of 2 months. Total loss of pay $52.00.
1800 to 2000:
1800: All ship’s clocks retarded one half hour to conform with plus 10½ time zone.
2000 to 2400:
2006: Changed speed to 10 knots, 76 rpm. 2020: Stopped all engines, took number 3 off the line for casualty repair. 2021: Resumed standard speed with numbers 1, 2, and 4 main engines on the line. 2031: All engines stopped, put number 3 on the line. 2032: Resumed standard speed. 2331: Changed course to 275° T, 274° pgc, 252° pstgc, 258° psc.
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17 January 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska
Lat 55.17, Long -164.2
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route singly from Seattle, Washington, to Cape Seniavin, Alaska, on base course 075° T, 274° pgc, 252° pstgc, 258° psc. Generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion with standard speed 10 knots at 76 rpm. Continuous surface radar watch being kept. Ship in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0645: Changed course to 295° T, 294° pgc, 275° pstgc, 279° psc.
0800 to 1200:
Changed course to 340° T, 339° pgc, 326° pstgc, 330° psc. 0759:Changed speed to 14 knots standard at 109 rpm. 0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0802: Sighted Sarichef light bearing 019° T, distance 7.5 miles. 0813: Changed course to 030° pgc, 031° T. 0819: Changed course to 340° T, 339° pgc, 326° pstgc, 330° psc. 0839: Passed Cape Sarichef light abeam to starboard, bearing 069° T, distance 6 miles. 0845: Changed course to 035° T, 034° pgc, 027° pstgc, 029° psc. Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system. Tested satisfactory. 1044: All engines stopped, put main generators numbers 4 and 5 on the line. 1047: All engines ahead, standard speed 15.6 knots at 130 rpm. 1048: Changed course to 055° T, 054° pgc, 046° pstgc, 048° psc.
1200 to 1800:
1436: Passed Sea Lion Rock abeam to starboard, distance 5 miles.
1800 to 2000:
1755: Changed course to 068° T, 067° pgc, 058° pstgc, 059° psc. 1800: Retarded ship’s clocks to conform to zone +11 time.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Changed course to 064° T, 063° pgc, 058° pstgc, and 058° psc. 2035: Changed course to 050° T, 049° pgc, 037° pstgc, and 038° psc. 2045: Set special sea and anchor detail. 2051: All engines stopped to switch to bridge control. 2052: All engines ahead, standard speed 15 knots at 121 rpm. 2140: All engines stopped. Standing by to anchor. The Captain assumed the conn, the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 2143: Anchored off Cape Seniavin, Alaska, on bearing 123° T, distance 5 miles, in 13 fathoms of water with 75 fathoms of chain to the port anchor. 2147: Secured main engines. Placed main generators 5 and 6 on 5- minutes standby. 2148: Secured special sea and anchor detail.
18 January 1949
Cape Seniavin and Bristol Bay to Cape Peirce, Alaska
Lat 56.43, Long -160.12
0000 to 0800:
Anchored at Cape Seniavin, Alaska, in 13 fathoms of water with 70 fathoms out to port anchor. Cape Seniavin light bearing 121° T. SOPA on USS BURTON ISLAND. Main engines numbers 5 and 6 on 5-minutes standby.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0854: Put generators numbers 5 and 6 on the line with pilot house control. 0941: Placed main generators 3 and 4 on the line. 0945: Making all preparations to get underway. 1010: Underway on course 109° T, 110° pgc, 095° pstgc, making 3 knots at 22 rpm. The Captain has the conn, with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1103: Anchored off Cape Seniavin, Bristol Bay, in 8½ fathoms of water with 60 fathoms of chain to the port anchor. Cape Seniavin light bearing 206° T, distance 2 miles. 1110: Secured main engines. Placed main generators 5 and 6 on 5-minutes notice.
1200 to 2400:
2000: Made preparations for getting underway. 2003: Placed main engines 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion. Underway en route Cape Seniavin to Cape Peirce [Pierce in log-book], Alaska. Proceeding at various speeds and courses. Captain at the conn, with Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 2016: Making standard speed, 10 knots at 76 rpm. 2017: Set base course 336° T, 335° pgc, 318° pstgc, 319° psc. 2027: Officer of the Deck assumed the conn.
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19 January 1949
Cape Seniavin to Cape Peirce, Alaska
Lat 58.61, Long -161.28
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Cape Seniavin to Cape Peirce, Alaska, on base course 336° T, 335° pgc, 318° pstgc, 319° psc. Main generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the line for propulsion. Maintaining 10 knots standard speed at 76 rpm. Standing continuous surface radar watch. Ship in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0625: Entered loose pack ice. 0700: Increased standard speed to 14 knots at 109 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0800: Put numbers 5 and 6 main engines on line. 0850: Changed course to 020° T, 019° pgc. 0920: Changed speed to 5 knots, 38 rpm. 0925: Changed course to 011° T, 010° pgc. 1041: All engines stopped, shifted to engine room control. Launched helicopter. Lying to, waiting for return of helicopter.
1200 to 2000:
1204: Changed course left to 210° T. 1216: Helicopter landed. 1225: All engines ahead standard speed, 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1232: Changed course right to 250° T. 1250: Changed course right to 270° T. 1325: Sounded general quarters. 1339: Commenced firing 5-inch/38 battery. 1350: Completed firing 5-inch/38 battery having expended 20 rounds of 5-inch/38 ammunition. 1530: Captain held mast and awarded punishment as follows: KERCHELICH, J. (n), FN, USN, for dereliction of duty, deck court.
2000 to 2400:
2059: All engines stopped to take main generators 3 and 4 off the line. Changed standard speed to 10 knots at 76 rpm. 2100: All engines ahead at standard speed.
20 January 1949
Cape Peirce to Cape Mendenhall, Nunivak Island, Alaska
Lat 59.66, Long -166.8
0000 to 0400:
Underway in close ice pack en route from Cape Peirce to Cape Mendenhall, Nunivak Island, on base course 340° T, 339° pgc, 327° pstgc, 233° psc with numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 main engines on the line. Standard speed 10 knots at 76 rpm. Number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0815: Changed speed to 14 knots, 109 rpm. 0550: Placed main engines 3 and 4 on the line. Changed standard speed to 15 knots at 121 rpm. 0734: Changed course to 030° T, 029° pgc, 023° pstgc, 025° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0807: Changed course to 359° pgc, 000° T, 353° pstgc, and 350° psc. 0814: All engines stopped to switch to pilot house control. 0815: All engines ahead, standard speed. 0845: All engines stopped. Placed all main generators on 15-minutes standby notice.
1200 to 1600:
Lying to in heavy ice pack. 1325: A deck court with LT H. M. JAMES, met to try the case of DANIEL, Leon (n), SA, USN, and adjourned at 1340. 1456: Put all main engines on the line. 1500: The Commanding Officer held mast this date and awarded the following punishment: KERCHELICH, John (n), FN, USN; offense: dereliction of duty; punishment: summary court-martial. 1508: Underway for Nome, Alaska, at various courses and speeds. Captain is at the conn, Navigator on the bridge. 1513: Officer of the Deck assumed the conn.
1600 to 1800:
1600: Captain assumed the conn. 1645: Officer of the Deck assumed the conn.
1800 to 2400:
1723: Shifted engine control to motor room. Changed speed to 15 knots standard speed at 121 rpm. 1725: Stopped in heavy pack ice. Captain assumed the conn. 1800: Lying to in heavy pack ice. Secured main engines.
21 January 1949
Cape Mendenhall, Nunivak Isand, to Cape Nome, Alaska
Lat 59.76, Long -167.75
0000 to 0800:
Lying to in heavy pack ice en route from Cape Mendenhall, Nunivak Island, to Cape Nome, Alaska, in 16 fathoms of water with number 1 generator for auxiliary purposes.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at stations; no absentees. 0815: Made preparations for getting underway. 0825: Underway on various courses and speeds en route to Nome through close ice pack. Captain at the conn and Navigator on the bridge. 0840: Officer of the Deck assumed the conn.
1200 to 1800:
1320: Changed base course to 000° T, 359° pgc, 353° psc, 352° pstgc.
1800 to 2000:
1935: All engines stopped to take number 2 generator off the line. 1936: All engines ahead standard speed with generators 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line. 1939: All engines stopped to take number 1 off the line. 1942: All engines ahead at 14 knots, 110 rpm, with generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line.
2000 to 2400:
2237: Changed course to 010° T, 009° pgc, 004° pstgc, 007° psc.
22 January 1949
Cape Mendenhall, Nunivak Island, to Cape Nome, Alaska
Lat 62.43, Long -168.46
0000 to 0800:
Underway in heavy pack ice en route from Cape Mendenhall, Nunivak Island, to Cape Nome, Alaska, on base course 010° T, 009° pgc, 004° pstc, 007° psc, [using all main generators] for propulsion.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0815: Changed course to 000° T, 356° pgc.
1200 to 1600:
1241: Published sentence of deck court in the case of DANIEL, Leon (n), SA, USN; offenses: (1) AWOL; (2) neglect of orders; sentence: loss of pay, $20.00 a month for 2 months, amounting to $40.00. 1330: Commanding Officer conducted lower decks inspection. 1425: Inspection of lower decks completed.
1600 to 2400:
1625: All engines stopped. Placed all main generators on 30-minutes standby. Lying to, awaiting better visibility.
23 January 1949
Cape Mendenhall, Nunivak Island, to Cape Nome, Alaska
Lat 63.36, Long -167.85
0000 to 0800:
Lying to in loose close pack ice, en route from Cape Mendenhall, Univak Island, to Cape Nome, Alaska. All main engines on half-hour standby. Number 3 ship’s service generator is in use for auxiliary purposes. St Lawrence Island bears 268° T, distance 32.2 miles.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0808: Underway with all generators on the line. Base course 045° T, standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. Executive Officer at the conn. 1029: Launched helicopter. 1150: Helicopter returned. 1144: Lying to in heavy ice.
1200 to 1600:
1355: Placed two parties, totaling 15 men, on the ice, conducting underwater acoustical test in accordance with BuOrd project.
1600 to 2400:
1615: Underwater demolition team and acoustic party returned on board. 1620: Underway in heavy ice on base course 045° T at standard speed, 15 knots, 109 rpm. 1840:Secured main engines on one half-hour notice. Lying to in heavy ice.
24 January 1949
Cape Mendenhall, Nunivak Island, to Cape Nome, Alaska
Lat 63.95, Long -166.83
0000 to 0400:
Lying to in solid ice pack, en route from Cape Mendenhall, Univak Island, to Cape Nome, Alaska. All main engines on half-hour standby. Number 3 ship’s service generator is in use for auxiliary purposes.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Underway for Nome, Alaska, with all main engines on the line. Standard speed, 15 knots, 121 rpm. Base course 065° T, 064° pgc. 0815: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1310: Changed course to 061° T, 060° pgc. 1527: All engines stopped, hove to in heavy ice pack. Underway as before.
1600 to 2000:
1800: Stopped to take on ballast. 1900: Underway on base course 060° T in heavy ice.
2000 to 2400:
2310: Hove to in the ice. All main engines on standby.
25 January 1949
Cape Mendenhall, Nunivak Island, to Cape Nome, Alaska
Lat 63.68, Long -167.38
0000 to 0800:
Lying to in heavy pack ice en route from Cape Mendenhall, Nunivak Island, to Cape Nome, Alaska, with number 3, 4, 5, and 6 generators on half-hour notice and numbers 1 and 2 on standby. Moving ship every hour to prevent freezing.
0800 to 1200:
0815: Sounded general quarters. 0825: Conducted firing exercises in accordance with BuOrd cold weather project. 0909: Completed firing exercises having expended 40 rounds 5-inch/38 and 89 rounds 40mm ammunition. 0917: Underway on base course 080° pgc, 081° T.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Changed course to 046° T, 045° pgc. 1532: Sighted Nome West Jetty light bearing 045° T, distance 11 miles.
1600 to 2400: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds through close ice pack approaching Nome. 1659: Hove to in solid bay ice off Nome, distance 3 miles, with Airfield Control light bearing 101° [T]. Secured main engines; numbers 1 and 2 on standby.
26 January 1949
Nome, Alaska
Lat 64.44, Long -165.44
0000 to 0800:
Hove to in solid bay ice off Nome, Alaska, distance 3 miles, with Army Airfield Control Beacon bearing 010° T. Number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Number 1 and 2 main engines on standby.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0940: A summary court-martial with LT Donald A. BENDINELLI senior member met to try the case of John KERCHELICH, FN, USN, and adjourned at 1016.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Pursuant to Commanding Officer’s orders, Ensign E. B. STURTEVANT, USN, and the following men left the ship on temporary duty as shore patrol. SCHMIDT, Leo (n), BMC; PUCKETT, C. J. IC1; HART, F. W., EM2; HILTON, W. L., SH3; SANER, G. J., BM3; STEVENSON, G. C., Pfc.
27 January 1949
Nome, Alaska
Lat 64.44, Long -165.44
0000 to 0800:
Hove to in solid bay ice off Nome, Alaska, distance 3 miles, with Army Airfield Control Beacon bearing 010° T. Number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Number 1 and 2 main engines on standby. 0330: The shore patrol returned aboard after completing temporary patrol duty in Nome.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Pursuant to Commanding Officer’s orders dated 27 January 1949, ENS Richard W. HAUPT, 494704, USN, left the ship for temporary duty as shore patrol with the following men: WARNER, L. S., ENC; PUCKETT, C. J. IC1; HART, F. W., EM2; DVORAK, A. R., GM3; and SANER, G. J., BM3;
28 January 1949
Nome, Alaska
Lat 64.44, Long -165.44
0000 to 0800:
Hove to in solid bay ice off Nome, Alaska, distance 3 miles, with Army Airfield Control Beacon bearing 010° T. Number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Number 1 and 2 main generators on standby. 0225: ENS Richard W. HAUPT, 494704, returned on board from temporary duty as shore patrol with the following men: SANER, G. J., BM3; HART, F. W., EM2; PUCKETT, C. J. IC1; DVORAK, A. R., GM3; and WARNER, L. S., ENC.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentee: BRADSHAW, W. F., SN, USN.
1200 to 2400:
1230: BRADSHAW, W. F., QMSN, USN, returned on board absent over leave since 0100, 28 January 1949. 1240: Pursuant to Commanding Officer’s orders dated 28 January 1949, LTJG William THEDE, USN, and the following men left the ship on shore patrol duty at Nome, Alaska: RUSH, G. (n), BMC; CLASON, C. C., BM1; MOORE, L. E., BM3; DONOVAN, J. P., QM3; and SAUM. R. E., FN.
29 January 1949
Nome, Alaska
Lat 64.44, Long -165.44
0000 to 0800:
Hove to in solid bay ice off Nome, Alaska, distance 3 miles, with Army Airfield Control Beacon bearing 010° T. Number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Number 1 and 2 main generators on standby. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee; WILLIAMS, Clifford (n), DKSA, USN. 0825: Underway to shift position in bay ice with all main engines on the line. Captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0901: Hove to in solid bay ice off Nome, Alaska. Secured all main engines. 0935: WILLIAMS, Clifford (n), DKSA, USN, returned aboard AOL from 0100, January 29, 1949, a period of about 7 hours and 35 minutes.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Published summary court-martial findings and sentence in the case of KERCHELICH, John (n), FN, USN. Offense: sleeping on watch, pre-signing logs. Sentence: to be confined for a period of 30 days and to lose $30.00 per month of his pay for a period of 6 months; total loss of pay amounting to $180.00. 1345:
KERCHELICH, John (n), FN, USN, was confined in the brig by orders of Commanding Officer with approved sentence of a summary court-martial. 1300: Pursuant to Commanding Officer’s orders, Warrant Officer Thomas E. DOGGETT, USMC, and the following men, left the ship on temporary duty as shore patrol: WARNER, L. S., ENC; HILTON, W. L., SH3; PUCKETT, C. J. IC1; CALLAHAN, T. R., BM3; HART, F. W., EM2; STEVENSON, G. C., Pfc, USMC.
30 January 1949
Nome, Alaska
Lat 64.44, Long -165.44
0000 to 0400:
Hove to in solid bay ice off Nome, Alaska, distance 3 miles, with Army Airfield Control Beacon bearing 010° T. Number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Number 1 and 2 main engines on standby. 0130: Warrant Officer Thomas E. DOGGETT, USMC, and shore patrol party returned aboard.
0400 to 2400:
0540: AYER. E. H., reported aboard after being AOL from 0100, January 30, 1949. 0730: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
31 January 1949
Nome to St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Lat 64.45, Long -165.51 [65 27N, 163 31W in log-book]
0000 to 0400:
Hove to in solid bay ice off Nome, Alaska, distance 3 miles, with Army Airfield Control Beacon bearing 010° T. Number 1 and 2 main generators on standby. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Making preparations for getting underway.
0800 to 1200:
Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0805: Underway from Nome to St Lawrence Island, Alaska, in heavy pack ice, with all main engines on the line for propulsion. Captain conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0945: Officer of the Deck resumed the conn. 1000: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: AYER, E. H., SN, USN. Offense: AOL 5 hours, 31 minutes. Awarded 6 hours’ extra duty; WILLIAMS, C. (n), DKSA, USN. Offense: AOL 8 hours, 35 minutes. Awarded 16 hours extra duty; BRADSHAW, W. F., SN, USN. Offense: AOL 11 hours, 30 minutes. Awarded: deck court.
1200 to 1600:
1344: Changed base course to 195° T, 194° pgc.
1600 to 2400:
Maneuvering in heavy ice as before.
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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1949
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List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, February 1949:
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
P. W. FRAZIER, LCDR, 6-18-48, Executive Officer
S. GOLDHABER, LCDR, 12-24-48, Dental Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, 10-02-47, First Lieutenant
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
L. O. YAUSSY, LTJGMCR, 11-10-47, Medical Officer
M. A. WODJAK, LTJG, 8-31-48, Assistant Engineering Officer
H. GLENZER, LTJG, 01-03-49, Duty Involving Flying
W. L. THEDE, LTJG, 01-03-49, Officer-in-Charge UDT-1
N. L. WHEAT, LTJG, 01-03-49, Duty Involving Flying
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18, 47, Electrical Officer
U. E. CARLSON, ChMach, 09-23-47, Damage Control E Division Officer
T. E. DOGGETT, Warrant Officer, 01-04-49, Officer-in-Charge Marines
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1 February 1949
Nome to St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Lat 64.23, Long -165.40
0000 to 1200:
En route from Nome to area north of St Lawrence Island, Alaska, on base course 195° T, 194° pgc. Proceeding through close pack ice with all main engines on the line for propulsion. Material condition “Baker” set.
1200 to 2400:
1253: Hove to in heavy ice pack for adjustment of main engines. 1245: A deck court with LT Harold M. JAMES met to try the case of BRADSHAW, W. F., SN, USN, and adjourned at 1300. 1502: Published the findings and sentence in the case of BRADSHAW, W. F., SN, tried by the deck court for absence over leave. Finding: guilty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $32.00. 1518: Underway on base course 235° T with all main engines on the line at various speeds. Maneuvering through heavy ice pack.
2 February 1949
Nome to St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Lat 64.16, Long -165.58
0000 to 0800:
En route from Nome to area north of St Lawrence Island, Alaska, on base course 235° T, 234° pgc. Proceeding through heavy pack ice with all main generators on the line for propulsion. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0800 to 1200:
1131: Hove to in heavy ice pack while conducting repairs to heeling system. Secured all main engines and placed same on 5-minutes standby.
1200 to 1600:
1408: Underway with all main generators on the line. Changed course to 176° T and 175° pgc.
1600 to 2400:
2135: Changed base course to 185° T.
3 February 1949
Nome to St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Lat 64.41, Long -168.13
0000 to 0400:
En route from Nome to St Lawrence Island, Alaska, on base course 185° T, and 184° pgc with all main generators on the line for propulsion. Ship is in material condition “Baker”. Standard speed 15 knots at 121 rpm. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds through heavy pack ice.
0400 to 0800:
0408: Hove to for the purpose of ballasting and trimming. 0515: Underway as before. Changed course to 241° and 240° pgc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0815: Changed course to base course 270° T and 269° pgc. 1000: Took main engines numbers 1 and 2 off the line.
1200 to 1600:
1215: Changed base course to 235° T. 1450: Changed base course to 250° T. 1545: Made visual contact with St Lawrence Island, bearing 188° T, distance 18 miles.
1600 to 2400:
1555: Hove to in loose ice pack off St Lawrence Island with Northeast Cape left tangent bearing 172°, distance 20 miles. All main engines on 15-minutes standby.
4 February 1949
Nome to St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Lat 64.24, Long -169.10
0000 to 0400:
Hove to in loose ice pack off St Lawrence Island, Alaska, with Northeast Cape left tangent bearing 177° T, distance 21 miles. All main engines on 30-minutes standby. Number 2 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0445: Put main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line. 0456: Underway on base course 000° T, 359° pgc. at 13 knots, 100 rpm. 0500: Hove to in thin, loose ice. Main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on 15-minutes notice. 0755: Placed all main generators on the line with pilot house control. 0756: Underway through ice pack on course 000° T at 15.3 knots, 125 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at stations; no absentees. 1038: All engines stopped to take main generators 1 and 2 off the line. 1040: All engines ahead at 14 knots, 110 rpm. 1140: All engines stopped to place main generators on the line. 1141: All engines ahead at 15 knots, 125 rpm.
1200 to 2400:
1405: Hove to in close pack ice in 25 fathoms of water. All main generators taken off the line and put on 30- minutes standby. 1422: Sounded general quarters. 1436: Commenced firing 5-inch/38 battery starboard to test VT fuses Mk 71, Mod 3, in snowstorm. 1444: Completed firing 5-inch/38 battery. 20 rounds expended. 1447: Commenced firing 40mm battery in cold weather firing test. 1458: Completed 40mm firing. 151 rounds expended. 1404: Commenced firing 20mm battery in cold weather firing test. 1522: Completed 20mm firing. 550 rounds expended. Completed all firing exercises.
5 February 1949
St Lawrence Island to King Island, Alaska
Lat 64.25, Long -168.50
0000 to 0800:
Lying to in heavy pack ice, 71 miles north of St Lawrence Island. All main engines on 30-minutes standby. Number 3 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0835: Underway on course 000° T, with all main generators on the line. 0848: Hove to in heavy pack ice. 0910: UDT and acoustic observation party on the ice. 0940: UDT commenced blasting in the ice. 0958: Commenced firing 5-inch/38 to port in minimum temperature test of VT fuse Mk 71, Mod 3, over heavy pack ice. 100% coverage. 1021: Commenced first run for recording acoustics of ship running through ice. 1023: Completed first acoustic test run. 1025: Resumed 5-inch/38 firing. 1036: Completed 5-inch/38 firing; 40 rounds expended. Commenced second run of acoustic test. 1039: Second run of acoustic test completed. 1044: Commenced firing 40mm twin mount to port in cold weather firing test. 1047: Completed 40mm firing; 48 rounds expended. 1054: Commenced third run of acoustic test. 1056: Completed acoustic test. Lying to in heavy ice pack.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Acoustic and demolition party left ship. 1347: Underway in heavy ice for acoustic tests on ice. 1530: Completed acoustic test. Stopped all engines. 1545: Acoustic and demolition party returned on board.
1600 to 2000:
1600: Underway in heavy ice pack on base course 015° T. En route to King Island. All main generators on the line for propulsion.
2000 to 2400:
2039: Hove to in heavy pack ice. All main engines on 30-minutes notice. King Island bearing 025° T, distance 23.5 miles by radar.
6 February 1949
St Lawrence Island to King Island, Alaska
Lat 64.46, Long -168.15
0000 to 0400:
Lying to in heavy ice pack in 19 fathoms of water with all main generators on 30-minutes standby., number 2 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. King Island bearing 032° T, distance 20 miles.
0400 to 0800:
0655: Underway on base course 023° T, all main generators on the line.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Changed base course to 010° T. 1415: All engines stopped to take bathythermograph [a device lowered overboard to record water pressure and temperature at various depths] sounding. 1420: All engines ahead at standard speed, 15 knots, 121 rpm. Sighted King Island bearing 055° T, distance 1½ miles. 1550: Hove to in heavy pack ice.
1600 to 2000:
1619: Secured all main engines and placed engines on 15-minutes standby.
2000 to 2400:
2330: Observed elongated aurora borealis oriented east-west.
7 February 1949
St Lawrence Island to King Island, Alaska
Lat 64.84, Long -168.07
0000 to 0400:
Hove to in heavy pack ice in 20 fathoms of water, with King Island, Alaska, bearing 000° T, distance 7.3 miles. All main engines on 30-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
0745: Underway with 6 main engines on base course 000° T in heavy pack ice.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0945: Changed course right to 080° T. Following leads in ice. 1100: Changed course left to 270° T, following ice leads.
1200 to 1600:
1210: Sighted King Island bearing 000° T, distance 8 miles. Changed base course to 000° T. 1317: The Captain assumed the conn. 1335: Hove to with bow into solid ice off King Island, bearing 332° T, distance 500 yards. Secured 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines and placed same on 15-minutes standby. Main engines 5 and 2 on the line, making 50 rpm, maintaining bow in the ice.
1600 to 2400:
1630: Connected towing cable to deadman [ice anchor] forward about 100 yards off Ukivok Village, King Island. 1659: Took main engines numbers 5 and 6 off the line. All main engines on 5-minutes standby.
8 February 1949
St Lawrence Island to King Island, Alaska
Lat 64.84, Long -168.07
0000 to 0800:
Moored to one deadman with deep sea anchor cable, about 100 yards off Ukivok Village, King Island, Alaska. All main engines on 5-minutes notice. Ship is in material condition “Baker”. Maintaining a regular sea watch.
0800 to 2400:
Mustered crew on stations, no absentees.
9 February 1949
Ukivok Village, King Island, Alaska
Lat 64.58, Long -168.03
[Note: Ukivok Village last recorded a permanent population in 1960.]
0000 to 0400:
Moored in ice shelf with one deadman forward, about 100 yards off Ukivok Village, King Island. All main engines on standby. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0349: Mooring parted due to ice pressure. 0351: Put all main engines on the line. 0400: Underway on various courses and speeds to clear King Island. Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 0435: Hove to in loose ice pack with Ukivok bearing 048° T, distance 1 mile. Secured all engines. 0717: Put all main engines on the line. 0740: Underway toward Ukivok Village. 0755: Stopped all engines. Lying off Ukivok Village.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0807: Underway on base course 270° T following open leads in heavy ice pack at standard speed of 14 knots, 109 rpm. 0840: Stopped all main engines to take bathythermograph reading. 0845: All engines ahead at standard speed. 1000: The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishment as follows: BAUTISTA, Cesario R., TN, USN; disobedience of orders; 6 hours’ extra duty. 1035: Stopped all engines and lying to in heavy ice to conduct acoustic test.
1200 to 2400:
1215: UDT team and acoustical experiment group left the ship. 1228: Placed all main generators on the line with pilot house control.1242: Manned 5-inch/38 battery for firing test. 1251: Underway on various courses and speeds through solid pack ice for acoustic tests. 1302: Commenced cold weather cyclic rate determination tests with 5-inch/38 and 20mm batteries in accordance to BuOrd project. Commenced firing 5-inch/38 battery. 1308: Manned 20mm batteries for firing test. 1328: Commenced firing 20mm batteries. 1410: Ceased firing 5-inch/38 and 20mm batteries. Completed firing test. Rounds expended: 30 rounds 5-inch/38 and 1200 rounds 20mm. No casualties. 1514: UDT and acoustical experiment group returned aboard. 1528: Secured main engines and placed all six on 30-minutes standby notice.
10 February 1949
King Island to St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Lat 65.04, Long -169.05 [position at 2000]
0000 to 0800:
Hove to in heavy ice pack en route from King Island to St Lawrence Island, Alaska, with King Island bearing 079° T, distance 21.5 miles. All main engines on 1-hour standby. Number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1600 to 1800:
1600: Underway en route to St Lawrence Island on base course 270° T with all main engines on the line for propulsion at standard speed of 15 knots, 121 rpm.
1800 to 2400:
1745 [sic]: Changed base course to 180° T. 1940: Changed base course to 220° T.
11 February 1949
King Island to St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Lat 64.50, Long -169.42
0000 to 0400:
En route from King Island to St Lawrence Island, Alaska. Base course 220° T, 219 pgc, standard speed 15 knots, 121 rpm. Following open leads in ice pack. All main engines on the line. Number 2 and 3 ship’s service generators being used for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0410: Commenced firing 5-inch/38 mount in magnetic storm test pursuant to BuOrd project. 0438: Ceased firing 5-inch/38; 40 rounds 5-inch/38 VT expended, no casualties.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0825: Changed course to 260° T.
1200 to 1800:
1243: Changed course to 250° T.
1800 to 2400:
1738: Changed base course to 180° T.
12 February 1949
King Island to St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Lat 64.27, Long -170.34
0000 to 0800:
En route to area north of central St Lawrence Island on base course 180° T, 179° pgc. Standard speed 15 knots at 121 rpm. All main engines on the line; numbers 2 and 3 ship’s service generators [on the line] for auxiliary purposes.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1814: Hove to in heavy pack ice. All main engines on 30-minutes standby.
13 February 1949
King Island to St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Lat 63.72, Long -170.48
0000 to 0400:
Hove to in light ice pack with North Cape, St Lawrence Island, Alaska, bearing 187° T, distance 15 miles. All main generators on 30-minutes standby. Ship’s service generator on 30-minutes standby. Ship’s service generator number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0646: Underway en route North Cape, St Lawrence Island on base course 180° T with all main generators on the line for propulsion. Standard speed 15 knots at 121 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0830: Maneuvering to moor in ice shelf off Savoonga Village, St Lawrence Island. 0922: Hove to in heavy ice shelf 1½ miles north of Savoonga Village with engines on standby notice. 1125: Launched helicopter on local flight with LTJG H. GLENZER USN pilot and Commander J. E. GIBSON USN as passenger.
1200 to 1600:
1146: Helicopter returned to the ship with the Commanding Officer. 1150: Helicopter with LTJG H. GLENZER and LTJG N. L. WHEAT as pilots commenced local flights between Savoonga Village and the ship.
1600 to 2000:
1625: Completed local helicopter flights. Secured helicopter on board. 1650: Put all engines on line, made preparations for getting underway.1658: Underway from Savoonga Village to Gambell, St Lawrence Island, on base course 280° T, following open leads with standard speed of 14 knots at 109 rpm. 1930: Sighted lights of Gambell Village, changed course right to 010° T.
2000 to 2400:
2030: Hove to in loose ice pack in 19 fathoms of water, with Gambell, St Lawrence Island, bearing 190° T, distance 12 miles. 2136: Commenced firing 5-inch/38 battery in cold weather test of over loose open pack ice in accordance with BuOrd project. 2145: Completed firing 5-inch/38 battery; 40 rounds expended. 2146: Commenced firing 20mm and 40mm batteries in cold weather mechanical and cyclic operation test in accordance with BuOrd project. 2245: Completed firing of machine gun battery; 312 rounds 40mm, 2520 rounds 20mm, expended.
14 February 1949
King Island to St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Lat 63.72, Long -170.48
0000 to 0400:
Hove to in loose pack ice en route from Savoonga Village, St Lawrence Island, to Gambell, St Lawrence Island, Alaska, in 19 fathoms of water with Sevuokuk Point bearing 188° T, distance 10.2 miles. All main generators on 30-minutes standby; number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0645: Made preparations for getting underway, tested out main engines. 0700: Underway for Gambell, St Lawrence Island, on base course 180° at standard speed of 15 knots, 212 rpm. 0745: All engines stopped. 0750: Commenced firing 40mm battery, conducting cold weather cyclic test.
0800 to 1200:
Hove to while conducting firing test. 0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0817: Completed 40mm firing; 1,016 rounds expended. 0818: Underway for Gambell with all main engines on the line on base course 180° T at standard speed of 15 knots. 0846: The Captain assumed the conn. 0851: Hove to in heavy ice off Gambell, St Lawrence Island.1010:Secured all main engines and placed same on 30-minutes standby.
1200 to 1600:
1530: Placed all main generators on the line.
1600 to 1800:
1604: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.1634: Underway from St Lawrence Island on base course 240° T. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1710: Changed base course to 275° T.
1800 to 2400:
1829: Changed course to 228° T. 1932: Hove to in light ice pack with west Cape St Lawrence Island bearing 112° T, distance 26 miles.
15 February 1949
St Lawrence Islands to St Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska
Lat 63.45, Long -173.4
0000 to 0400:
Hove to in loose pack ice with Southwest Cape, St Lawrence Island, Alaska, bearing 121° T, distance 30.8 miles. All main generators on 30-minutes standby. Ship’s service generator number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0645: Made preparations for getting underway. 0655: Underway through light ice pack on course 270° pgc, 271° T. Standard speed 12 knots at 92 rpm, with 3, 4, 5 and 6 main engines on the line.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0815: Put main engines 1 and 2 on the line. Standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm.
1600 to 2400:
1746: Hove to in loose pack ice. All main engines on 30-minutes standby.
16 February 1949
St Lawrence Island to St Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska
Lat 62.46, Long -174.85
0000 to 0400:
Hove to in loose pack ice with West Cape, St Lawrence Island, bearing 121° T, distance 65 miles. All main generators on 30-minutes standby. Number 2 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0645: Put all main engines on the line. 0650: Underway on base course 228° T, 227° pgc, with 14 knots at 109 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0923: Changed base course to 254° pgc, 255° T. 0931: The deck court, of which LT W. T. MORRISON USN is deck court Officer, convened in the case of DELANEY, J., TN, USN. 0956: Changed course to 227° pgc, 228° T. 0958: The deck court in the case of DELANEY J., TN, adjourned.
1200 to 1600:
1217: Changed course to 180° T, 179° pgc. 1228: Took main engines 3 and 4 off the line. 1308: Shifted throttle control to engine room. 1310: Changed course to 120° T, 119° pgc.
1600 to 1800:
1543: Changed course to 179° pgc, 180° T.
1800 to 2000:
1955: Changed speed to 11.4 knots at 87 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
2155: Changed speed to 9.9 knots at 75 rpm.
17 February 1949
St Lawrence Island to St Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska
Lat 59.83, Long -173.00
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from St Lawrence Island to St Paul, Pribilof Islands, on base course 180° T, 179° pgc,
172° pstgc. Using main engines 1, 2, 5 and 6 for steaming purposes. Making 9.9 knots at 75 rpm. 0040: Changed course to 310° T to secure surfboat. Two falls held, the belly-bands parted, letting the boat swing freely and dropping the after end of the strong back. The boat was rigged in and secured in its skids using line and grips. 0218: Returned to the base course.
0800 to 2400:
Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0810: Took generators 1 and 2 off the line. 0830: Changed course to 119° pgc, and 120° T.
18 February 1949
St Lawrence Island to St Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska
Lat 59.31, Long -173.16
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Gambell, St Lawrence Island, to Unimak Pass on base course 119° pgc, 120° T, with main generators 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion with motor room control. Making 6.7 knots at 50 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
0556: Changed speed to 7.4 knots at 56 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0845: Put numbers 3 and 4 main generators on the line. 0846: Changed standard speed to 12 knots at 92 rpm.
1200 to 1800:
1247: Changed course to 131° pgc, 132° T, 120° pstgc. Changed speed to 14 knots standard speed at 109 rpm.
1800 to 2000:
1958: Changed course to 139° pgc, 140° T, 128° pstgc, and 124° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2310: Changed speed to 13 knots at 100 rpm.
19 February 1949
St Lawrence Island to St Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska
Lat 55.51, Long -166.41
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from St Lawrence Island to Unimak Pass, Alaska, on base course 140° T, 139° pgc, 128° pstgc, 132° psc. Main engines 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line, standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm. 0300: Changed speed to 13 knots at 100 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
0435: Changed speed to 14 knots at 109 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0745 [sic]: All engines stopped; number 3 generator taken off the line, number 1 generator put on the line. All engines ahead standard speed, 14 knots at 109rpm. 0810: Changed speed to 13 knots at 100 rpm. 0812: Changed speed to 14.1 knots at 110 rpm. 0851: All engines stopped; number 1 generator taken off the line, number 3 generator put on the line. 0852: All engines ahead 6.7 knots at 50 rpm. 0949: Changed speed to 9.3 knots at 70 rpm. 0952: Changed speed to 6.7 knots at 50 rpm. 0956: All engines stopped, took generators 3 and 4 off the line. 0957: All engines stopped; put numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 generators on the line. 1104: All engines ahead standard speed, 15 knots at 121 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1416: Changed course to 132° T, 131° pgc, 117° pstgc, 115° psc. 1501: Sighted land bearing 120° T. 1503: Published the findings and sentence in the case of DELANEY, J., TN, USN, tried by deck court for disrespect to superior officer; findings: guilty; sentence: to lose $62.30 of his pay and to perform extra duty for a period of 20 days.
1600 to 1800:
1740: Passed Cape Sarichef light abeam to port, bearing 040° T, distance 12 miles.
1800 to 2400:
1821: Changed course to 110° T, 109° pgc, 089° pstgc, 1852: Passed Scotch Cap light abeam to port, bearing 020° T, distance 5 miles.
20 February 1949
Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 52.91, Long -158.36
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on base course 110° T, 109° pgc, 089° pstgc with all main generators on the line for propulsion. Making 15 knots at 121 rpm.
0800 to 1800:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1800 to 2400:
Changed course to 112° T, 111° pgc, 094° pstgc.
21 February 1949
Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 50.65, Long -150.5
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California on base course 112° T, 111° pgc, 094° pstgc. All main generators on the line for propulsion with standard speed 15 knots at 121 rpm. 0000: Set all clocks ahead 1 hour to conform with zone +10 time.
0400 to 0800:
Changed course to 117° T, 116° T pgc, 061° pstgc.
0800 to 1800:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1800 to 2400:
1812: Took number 3 generator offline due to lube oil leak.1815: Changed standard speed to 14.6 knots at 115 rpm. 1909: Put number 3 generator back on line and resumed standard speed, 15 knots at 121 rpm. 1930: Changed course to 121° T, 120° pgc, 102° pstgc, 098°.
22 February 1949
Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 47.53, Long -142.56
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on base course 121° T, 120° pgc, 098° pstgc, 095° psc, with all main engines on the line, standard speed 15 knots at 121 rpm. Number 1 and 3 ship’s service generators in use for auxiliary purposes.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
23 February 1949
Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 44.46, Long -135.18
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route Long Beach, California, on base course 121° T, 120° pgc, 099° pstgc, 095° psc, standard speed 15 knots at 121 rpm. 0000: All clocks set ahead 1 hour to conform with zone +9 time. All main engines on the line.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1224: Commenced full power run to test firing pressure on all main engines. 1243: Changed course to 123° pgc, 124° T, 102° pstgc. 1428: Completed full power run. Resumed standard speed of 15 knots at 121 rpm.
1600 to 1800:
1710: All engines stopped. 1712: All engines ahead standard speed of 15 knots at 121 rpm.
1800 to 2400:
Changed course to 132° T, 131° pgc, 110° pstgc,109° psc.
24 February 1949
Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 40.55, Long -129.18
0000 to 0400:
Underway singly en route from Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on base course 132° T, 131° pgc, 110° pstgc, 107° psc. All main generators on the line for propulsion. Making standard speed of 15 knots at 121 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
0418: All engines stopped; number 3 main generator out of commission. Bridge lost steering control. Shifted control to after steering. 0420: All engines ahead standard [speed] with number 3 main generator off the line. Bridge resumed control of steering.
0800 to 1800:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1800 to 2400:
1933: Changed base course to 130° T, 129° pgc, 114° pstgc, 112° psc.
25 February 1949
Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 36.58, Long -123.78
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route to San Pedro, California, on base course 130° T, 129° pgc, 114° pstgc, 112° psc. All main engines on the line making standard speed of 15 knots at 121 rpm. 0000: Set ship’s clocks ahead 1 hour to conform to zone +8 time.
0400 to 0800:
0603: Passed unidentified ship to port, distance 5 miles.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1416: All engines stopped, took main generator number 2 off the line. 1419: All engines ahead standard speed of 14.3 knots at 112 rpm.
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26 February 1949
Unimak Pass, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 33.74, Long -118.49
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Unimak Pass, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on course 129° T, 128° pgc, 114° pstgc, 111° psc with main engines 1, 4, 5 and 6 on line for propulsion. Making 14.3 knots at 112 rpm. Ship in material condition “Baker”. 0000: Commenced economy run with numbers 5 and 6 main engines making 10 knots at 76 rpm. 0015: Sighted Point Arguello light bearing 101° T. 0120: Sighted Point Conception light bearing 105° T. 0215: Passed Arguello light abeam to port, distance 9.6 miles. 0325: Passed Point Conception light abeam to port, distance 9.9 miles. 0330: Changed course to 105° T, 104° pgc, 087° pstgc, 085° psc.
0400 to 0800:
0600: Completed economy run. All engines stopped. Main generators numbers 1 and 4 on the line. 0602: All engines ahead, standard speed 14.3 knots at 112 rpm, with main generators 1, 4, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew on stations; no absentees. 0804: Changed course to 112° pgc, 113° T, 100° pstgc, 96° psc. 0820: Passed Santa Cruz Island abeam to starboard, 4 miles. 0825: Ship’s prisoner KERCHELICH, John (n), FA, USN, was released from brig and placed on restricted list. 0848: Passed Anacapa light abeam to starboard, bearing 203°, distance 2500 yards. 0917: Sighted Point Fermin, bearing 106°, distance 49 miles. 1047: Passed ship on parallel course abeam to port, bearing 203°, distance ½ mile. 1116: Sighted ship bearing 115°, distance 8 miles.
1200 to 1600:
1212: Changed course to 105° T, 104° pgc, 089° pstgc, 087° psc. 1217: Passed Point Vicente light abeam to port, distance 1.7 miles. 1235: Steering various courses approaching Long Beach breakwater. 1241: Shifted to pilot house control. 1244: Captain assumed the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1250: Entered San Pedro breakwater, maneuvering on various courses and speeds, preparing to dock.
1330: Moored starboard side to Naval Supply Depot 58, San Pedro, California, with standard mooring lines. 1415: Pursuant to Com/Dts Pac letter P16-4/00/PSE, serial 51, LTJG W. L. THEDE, USN, and members of UDT left the ship having completed temporary additional duty on board. 1515: Pursuant to BuPers Dispatch 261323Z of November 1948, Mach J. L. VAN DER GOORE, USN, reported on board for duty.
1600 to 2400:
1600: Commenced receiving fresh water from the dock. 1630: Pursuant to Fleet Air Wing FOURTEEN dispatch 142040Z, LTJG H. GLENZER, USN, and LTJG N. L. WHEAT, USN, and aviation unit left ship having completed temporary duty on board this vessel. 1705: Held Department of Agriculture inspection of food spaces.
27 February 1949
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.714, Long -118.267
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to US Naval Supply Depot dock, berth 58, San Pedro, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water from the dock. Various units of the US Fleet are present. SOPA is aboard USS HELENA (CL-73). 0200: LYONS, M. D., RM2, USN, fell down ladder leading from crew’s mess HALL to C division living spaces, and was sent to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California for examination.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered duty section stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1500: LYONS M. D., RM2, returned to ship from US Naval Hospital, having completed examination for injuries sustained from a fall on ladder in crew’s mess HALL, having suffered no injuries requiring medical assistance.
28 February 1949
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.714, Long -118.267
0000 to 1200:
Moored starboard side to Naval Supply Depot, berth 58, San Pedro, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water from dock. Various units of the US Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
1200 to 1600:
1220: LAMB, E. E., SA, USN, while painting over the starboard side, slipped and fell from his stage in between ship and a piling of the dock. Examined by Captain J. F. TERRELL, MC, USN, (ret) after receiving morphine tartrate gr ss [½ grain]. Diagnosis: moderate contusions of left lower back and left knee. Removed to sick bay for observation. 1300: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following: SINGLETARY, L. L., ENC, USN, Offense: unauthorized absence over leave, 35 minutes from 0800 this date; awarded warning.
1600 to 2000:
1620: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. Let fires die under number2 boiler.
2000 to 2400:
2245: Eye of number 2 mooring line parted. 2300: Number 2 mooring line secured.
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LOGS FOR MARCH 1949
LOG BOOK OF THE USS BURTON ISLAND
Identification number AGB-1*
Commanded by Jack E. GIBSON, Commander, USN
Attached to Service Squadron ONE, Service Force, Pacific Fleet
Commencing 0000, Tuesday, 1 March 1949
at starboard side to Naval Supply Depot, berth 58, San Pedro, California
and ending 2400, Thursday, 31 March 1949
at Long Beach, California
* [Change of identification number]
List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, March 1949:
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
P. W. FRAZIER, LCDR, 6-18-48, Executive Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, 10-02-47, First Lieutenant
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
L. O. YAUSSY, LTJGMCR, 11-10-47, Medical Officer
M. A. WODJAK, LTJG, 8-31-48, Assistant Engineering Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18, 47, Electrical Officer
J. L. VAN DER GOORE, ChMach, 2-26-49, Main Propulsion Officer
U. E. CARLSON, ChMach, 09-23-47, Main Propulsion Officer
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1 March 1949
San Pedro to Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS HELENA (CA-73). 0240: Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0705: MARENO, Louis A. J., ME3, 381 95 01, USN, returned on board, having been [absent] over leave from 0800, 28 February 1949, a period of 23 hours and 5 minutes.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentee: McCLELLAN, Jonny J., FN, USN. Pursuant to ComServRon ONE Dispatch 1017552 of December, 1949, BYRNES, Vincent E., EN1, 406 18 15, was transferred to USS PSC1448 for duty with bags, records, and transfer papers. 0825: Made preparations for getting underway. 0832: Underway from berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, en route to berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, with generators 1, 4, 5 and 6 on the line. 0834: Proceeding at various courses and speeds conforming to channels. 0850: Passed siren buoy 5 abeam to port, distance 100 yards. 0925: Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to starboard anchor on the following bearings: pier A light #6 277° T; bell buoy #4 212° T; Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. 0930: Took main generators 1, 4, 5 and 6 off the line. 0940: YOG-87 came alongside to starboard. 1050: Commenced offloading gasoline.
1200 to 2400:
1230: Completed discharging 3411 gallons of gasoline to YOG-87. 1247: YOG-87 cast off to starboard. 1400: The Captain held mast this date and awarded the following punishments: MORENO, Louis A., ME3, USN, deck court and Atkins, C. E., SA, USN, loss of 10 days’ liberty ashore.
2 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: inner mole light #6, 277° T; bell buoy #4 212° ; and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Number 3 ship’s service generator and number 1 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew at quarters; absentees as follows: DANIELS, Leon (n), 796 75 80, SA, USN, and SONNEBURG, R. A.,315 56 96, FN, USN. 0830: Commenced exercises at general drills. 1140: Secured exercises at general drills. 1140: SONNEBURG, R. A., FN, USN, returned aboard, AOL from 0730 this date to 0950, a period of about 2 hours and 20 minutes. 0900: Pursuant to Art. C-10201 BuPers manual, SMITH, Edgar Jr, 983 95 56, TN, USN, was transferred to Receiving Station Long Beach, California, with bag, baggage, records and pay account for discharge.
1200 to 2400:
1340: Helicopter HP-35 airborne for Naval Air Station, Miramar San Diego, California. 1350: Helicopter HP-30 airborne for Naval Air Station, Miramar, San Diego, California.1530: DANIELS, Leon (n), SA, USN, returned on board absent over leave from 0730 to 1130, 2 March 1949, a period of 4 hours. 1545: Pursuant to ComTraPac dispatch of 3 January 1949, the following named men were transferred to the Underwater Training Unit, San Diego, California, for duty with bag, records, and transfer papers: KING, Harold S., 680 17 56, AF2, USN; KAPPLER, George D, 376 41 61, SN, USN.
3 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: inner mole light #6 277° T; bell buoy #4 212° ; and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Number 3 ship’s service generator and number 1 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS HELENA (CA-73).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: BICKFORD, Willard L., SN, returned on board absent over leave since 0730 to 0815 this date, a period of 45 minutes. 1100: Captain held mast and assigned punishments as follows: BICKFORD, Willard L., 329 98 72, SN, USN, Offense: absent over leave; punishment: 1 day’s loss of liberty. DANIELS, L., 798 75 80, SA, USN, Offense: absent over leave; punishment: 4 days’ loss of liberty.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Pursuant to Pers-3118-AMM-2 of 9 December 1948, LCDR Samuel GOLDHABER, DC, USN, left the ship having completed temporary additional duty on board.
1600 to 2400:
1630: CLARK, C. S., 393 15 62, RMC, USN, and BRYAN, H. L., 265 34 69, TE3, USN, reported aboard for duty from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, having completed medical treatment.
4 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: inner mole light #6 277° T; bell buoy #4 212°; and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Number 1 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS HELENA (CA-73).
0800 to 1200:
Held quarters for muster; absentees: CALLAHAN, T. R., BM3, 570 90 43; LUCE, G. M., EN1, USN, 359 97 16; CLARK, J. W., EN3, USN, 209 62 95. 0855: Pursuant to ComServPac personnel order number 2600, dated 21 December 1948, PHELPS, J. C. FN, USN, was transferred with baggage, orders and records to the US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, California. 0907: LUCE, G. M., EN1, returned on board, AOL for a period of 15 minutes and CLARK, J. W., FN, USN, returned aboard AOL for a period of 4 minutes.
1200 to 2400:
1315: CARLSON, V. E., 316561, CHMACH, USN, detached pursuant to Bupers dispatch 1313 272, 14 December 1948. USS CALIENTE AO-53 [sic]. 1355: CALLAHAN, T. R., 570 90 443, BM3, returned to the ship, AOL from 0730, 4 March 1949, a period of about 6 hours and 25 minutes.
5 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: inner mole light #6 277° T; bell buoy #4 212° ; and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Number 1 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA (CA-73).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations with the following absentees: HENDRICKS, E. L., EN2, 415 31 84, USN; KREUGER, H. G., 960 87 16, FN, USN, absent since 0730, 5 March 1949.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Published findings of the deck court in the case of MORENO, L. J., ME3, USN. Offense: unauthorized absence of 23 hours from 0800, 28 February 1949. Findings: Specifications proven by plea. Sentence: to perform extra police duties for a period of 30 days.
1600 to 2400:
2345: Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
6 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: inner mole light #6 277° T; bell buoy #4 212° ; and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Number 1 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA (CA-73).
0400 to 0800:
0630: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 2400:
0845: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
7 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: inner mole light #6 277° T; bell buoy #4 212° ; and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA (CA-73).
0400 to 0800:
0500: Lit fires under number 11 boiler for auxiliary purposes. 0745: HENDRICKS, E. R., EN2, USN, and KRUEGER, H. G., FN, USN, returned on board, having been on unauthorized absence over leave since 0730, 5 March, 1949 for a period of 2 days, 15 minutes.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentee: JONES, Leroy (n) SN, USN. Pursuant to BuPers letter Pers-311F2-RCS-1, dated 2-22-49, LTJG Loren O. YAUSSY, 211566, MCR, USNR, was detached this date. 0920: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system; conditions normal. 1015: Pursuant to CST-1 letter serial 731 of 5 March, 1949, LT STUART R. ALLEN, 136558, SC, USN, reported on board for annual inspection of stores and commissary activities. 1030: Pursuant to CWSF dispatch 260030 F of February, 1949, REILLY, J. L. SKC, 279 66 07, USN, reported on board for duty with bags, records and transfer papers.
1600 to 2400:
1600: Pursuant to 4th ND letter ND4/P16-3(6)MM, serial 3130/el, dated 10 February 1949, ESLINGER, James R., 248 06 78, EM3, was transferred to Naval Base Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts for duty.
8 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: inner mole light #6 277° T; bell buoy #4 212° ; and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0815: The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishment as follows: HALCOMB, Murrel (n) SN, 782 67 45, USN, making false report: excused; HENDRICKS, Elmer R., EN2, 415 34 81, USN, AOL from 0730, 5 March 1949 to 0745, 7 March 1949, a period of about 2 days and 15 minutes, deck court ; KREUGER, Herman G., FN, USN, AOL from 0730, 5 March 1949 to 0745, 7 March 1949, a period of about 2 days and 15 minutes, deck court; SCHWEIZER, Edward R., SO3, USN, unable to stand inspection due to alcoholic influence: 10 days’ loss of liberty: CALLAHAN, Thomas R., BM3, USN, AOL from 0730 to 1355, 4 March 1949, a period of about 6 hours and 25 minutes: 6 days’ loss of liberty. 0900: Mustered crew at quarters for inspection; no absentees. 0930: ComServRon ONE, accompanied by an inspection board from USS HECTOR (AR-7), came on board, breaking his flag, and began Administrative Inspection. 1115: ComServRon ONE left the ship. 1159: The Administrative Inspection board left the ship.
9 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 1200:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: inner mole light #6 277° T; bell buoy #4 212° ; and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0915: Commenced conducting; chief observer: E. G. HATCHELL, USS HECTOR. 1135: Pursuant to ant. C-10201 BuPers Manual, BROWN, GILBERT C., 780 13 62, MESN., USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital Receiving Station, Long Beach, California, for discharge. 1140: Pursuant to Pers. 6303-VIJ-1 P16-3/MM of July 27, 1945, BURNS, Chester R., FA, USN, reported aboard for duty. 1150: Completed competitive communications exercise.
10 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: inner mole light #6, 277° T, bell buoy # 4, 212° T, and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Number 3 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2000:
1545: Pursuant to Commandant, 3rd Naval District, letter ND/3/P16-3MM 2-9-49, COOLEDGE, L. B., EN3 805 47 34, USN was transferred to 90 Church Street, New York, for duty.
2000 to 2400:
2215: Secured number 1 boiler.
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11 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: inner mole light #6, 277° T, bell buoy # 4, 212° T, and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Number 1 boiler steaming for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
0400 to 1200:
0545: Lit number 1 boiler, cut into auxiliary steam line. 0745: Pursuant to Fleet Camera Party Unit, Underway Training Command, Ltr P16-4/MM/dated 10 March 1949, KING, Harold S., 680 17 56, AF2, USN, reported aboard for temporary additional duty.
1200 to 2400:
1235: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter serial 3774 dated December 15, 1948, STOUT, Claude B., 301 85 06 FPC, USN, was transferred to USS HECTOR for duty, with baggage, orders and records. Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 1622202 of December 1948, INGLE, B. R. Jr, 833 63 50, RD3, USN and WISE, Howard R. Jr, 266 88 52, RMSN, USN were transferred to USS HECTOR for duty with bags, orders and records. Pursuant to ComServRon ONE Speed Ltr serial 3958 of December 30, 1948, NEWCOMB, William L., 568 61 06, ET2, USN and NELSON, Walter O., 372 85 72, were transferred to USS HECTOR for duty with bags, orders and records. Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 1017552 of December 1048, LUCE, Grady M., 359 78 16, EM1, USN; DANIEL, Leon (n), 798 75 80, SA, USN; DAY, Raymond L., 344 78 34, FA, USN; LAMB, Edward E., 364 53 86, USN; and RITTENBERRY, Joseph C., 318 07 89, FA, USN were transferred to USS HECTOR with bags, orders and records. Pursuant to Art. C-10201 BuPers manual, TOVEY, William J., 784 78 17, SR3, USN was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, for discharge. 1400: LT Harold M., JAMES convened a deck court to meet to try the cases of HENDRICKS, Elmer R., EN2, USN and KREUGER, Herman, G., FN, USN, and adjourned at 1430. 1500: Published the finding and sentence in the case of HENDRICKS, Elmer R., EN2, USN, tried by deck court for absence over leave; finding: guilty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $50.00. 1505: Published the finding and sentence in the case of KREUGER, Herman G., FN, USN, tried by deck court for absence over leave; finding: guilty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $40.00.
12 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: inner mole light #6, 277° T, bell buoy # 4, 212° T, and Hotel Riviera tower 035° T. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2000:
0900: Held quarters for muster and inspection; absentees: TEAL, Donald D., DKSN, reported aboard AOL from 0730 this date to 0745, a period of about 15 minutes. 0925: Secured from Captain’s inspection. 0945: Bore sighted #41 and #42, 40mm mounts, range 2050 yards.
2000 to 2400:
2200: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
13 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: inner mole light #6, 277° T, bell buoy # 4, 212° T, and Hotel Riviera tower 035° 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 HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0630: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the duty section on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 1017552, the following men were transferred to USS JASON (ARH-1) with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts for duty: SESTO, John (n) Jr, 317 59 51, DT2, USN; AYER, Edward N., 751 72 05, USN; KERCHELICH, John (n), 954 28 41, FA and WILLIAMS, Edwin W. 567 51 92, FN, USN.
2000 to 2400:
2200: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
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14 March 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: inner mole light #6 277° T, bell buoy # 4 212° T, and Hotel Riviera tower 035° 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 HELENA. 0515: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0400 to 0800:
0615: JONES, LeRoy (n), SN 293 77 38 returned on board AOL since 0730, 7 March, a period of 6 days, 22 hours and 45 minutes. 0730: Preparing to getting underway. 0745: Placed main generators 1, 5, and 6 on the line. 0755: Heaved into short stay. Gunnery and engineering party came on board from USS HECTOR.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations: absentees: GAMBRELL, Ralph E., TN, USN, and YEARWOOD, D. L., FN, USN. 0938: Underway from berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, California, steering various courses and speeds to clear breakwater. Captain is conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0855: With Long Beach sea buoy abeam to starboard 50 yards, departed Long Beach Harbor for operating area MM16. Base course is 179° T, 178° pgc, 165° pstgc and 163° psc. Standard speed is 10 knots at 176 rpm. 0905: The Officer of the Deck assumed the conn and secured the special sea and anchor detail. 0944: All engines stopped to put main generator 4 on the line. 0945: All engines ahead standard speed of 19 knots at 109 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1313: Exercised crew at general quarters. 1321: All engines ahead ⅔ standard speed of 9.9 knots at 76 rpm. 1410: Commenced firing 5-inch mount for competitive drills. Commenced damage control and engineering exercises. 1418: Changed course to 358° T, 357° pgc, 345° pstgc and 343° psc. 1420: Ceased firing, 7 rounds 5-inch/38 ammunition expended, no casualties. 1422: Secured from general quarters.
1600 to 2000:
1735: Changed course to 352° pgc, 353° T, 339° pstgc, 337° psc. 1855: Changed course to 342° pgc, 343° T. 1915: Entered Long Beach breakwater at various courses and speeds approaching anchorage. 1930: Anchored in berth P-2 in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: inner mole light #6 278° T, inner mole light #5 268° T, Hotel Riviera 033° T. 1950: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch1017552 of March 1949, CALLAHAN, T. R., 570 90 43, BM3, and DOW, C. A., 318 01 61, SN were transferred to USS JASON for duty.
2000 to 2400:
2005: Water barge moored alongside port side. 2035: YEARWOOD, D. L., FN, reported on board having been AOL from 0700 this date. 2150: Cast off water barge having received 22000 gallons of fresh water.
15 March 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: mole light #5 268° T, mole light #6 278° T, and Hotel Villa Riviera 033° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
Lit fire under number 1 boiler for auxiliary purposes. 0730: Prepared to get underway. 0750: Underway at various speeds to clear harbor,
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered [crew] on stations; absentee: GAMBELL, R. F., 968 64 49, TN, USN. 0807: Passed through Long Beach breakwater entrance. 0812: Passed Long Beach sea buoy abeam 80 yards, en route to operating area MM 18 on base course 160° T, 148° pstgc, 145° psc, with generators 1, 4, 5 and 6 for propulsion making 14 knots at 109 rpm. 0845: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system; test satisfactory.
1200 to 1600:
Rendezvoused with USS KEOSANQUA, (ATA-198) in MM 18. 1309: Commenced scheduled competitive gunnery exercise X-8-G, heavy machine practice: Rounds expended, 38 40mm. 1402: Completed exercise. Set course 343° T, 330° pstgc, 331° psc. Changed course to 344° T, 332° pstgc, 330° psc.
1600 to 2000:
1815: Sighted San Pedro breakwater light bearing 300° T, distance 15 miles. 1840: Changed course left to 338° T. 1900: Entered Long Beach breakwater, on various courses and speeds approaching anchorage with Captain conning, Navigator on the bridge. 1915: Anchored in berth P-2 in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: mole light #5 268° T, mole light #6, 278° T, Hotel Villa Riviera, 033° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
2000 to 2400:
2040: GAMBELL, R. F., TN, reported on board having been AOL from 0700 this date.
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16 March 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: mole light #5 268° T, mole light #6 278° T, and Hotel Villa Riviera 033° T. Number 1 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Prepared for getting underway, tested main engines. 0750: Observers from USS HECTOR reported on board. 0754: Underway on various courses and speeds, Captain conning, Navigator on the bridge, to clear harbor.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, absentees: HART, F. W., EN2, USN; CARLSON E. V., EN3, USN; RULLIFSON, A. M., ENEM, USN; CLARK, J. W., EN3, USN; BURNS, C. K., FN, USN. 0810: Commenced scheduled exercises. 0813: Captain assumed the conn. 0814: Passed through Long Beach entrance of Los Angeles Harbor breakwater. Set base course 160° pgc, 146° pstgc, 145° psc, standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm. 0836: Changed course to 165° T, 640° pgc, 150° pstgc. 1135: Completed scheduled exercises. 1136: Changed course to 162° pgc, 163° T, 149° pstgc and 148° psc.
1200 to 1600:
1253: Rendezvoused with USS DOYLE (DMS-34). 1307: Commenced scheduled exercises. 1320: Commenced transferring mail to USS DOYLE. 1325: Completed transferring mail.1345: USS DOYLE in tow with 1500 feet of 1½ inch towline out from the stern. 1412: Set condition II (modified). 1427: Exercised crew at general quarters. 1439: USS DOYLE cast off towline. 144: Changed course to 343° pgc, 344° T. Took main generators 5 and 6 off the line. 1450: Placed main generators 5 and 6 on the line, making standard speed of 14 knots at 109 rpm. 1537: Secured from general quarters. Completed all scheduled exercises.1547: Shifted steering control to bridge. 1552: Changed course to 338° pgs, 339° T, 326° pstgc, 325° psc.
1600 to 2000:
1900: Sighted San Pedro breakwater light bearing 298°, distance 14 miles. 1910: Changed course left to 325° T. 1928: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds approaching anchorage; Executive Officer conning, Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 1931: Passed through Long Beach breakwater entrance.1943: Anchored in berth 42, Long Beach Harbor, California in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera 351° T, Seal Beach Stack 075° T, East Breakwater light 238° T. 1947: Secured main engines.
2000 to 2400:
2005: USS HECTOR observers left the ship. 2100: REIMAN, W. W., CB3, reported on board having been AOL since 0700 this date.
17 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 42, Long Beach Harbor, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera 351° T, Seal Beach Stack 075° T, East Breakwater light 238°. Number 1 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0830: Received ammunition lighter along port side. 0830: Commenced offloading ammunition. 10:30: McCLELLAN, J. J., FN, USN, reported on board under technical arrest having been AOL from 0800, 28 February 1949, and was made a Prisoner At Large by order of the Commanding Officer. 1030: Completed offloading of ammunition. 1040: Cast off ammunition lighter. 10:45: Prepared to shift berths. 1050: Underway on various courses and speeds with Captain conning and Navigator on the bridge. 1105: Anchored in berth P-2 Long Beach Harbor, with 7 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following anchorage bearings: inner mole light 277° T, bell buoy #4 212° T, Hotel Villa Riviera 035°.
1600 to 2400:
1835: CLARK, J. W., EN3, reported aboard having been AOL from 0700, 16 March 1949.
18 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: inner mole light 277° T, bell buoy #4 212° T, and Hotel Villa Riviera 035° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA. 0030: RULLIFSON, S. L., EM3, 633 17 97, USN; CARLSON, V. (n) EM3, 711 97 33, USN; HART, F. W., EM2, 662 43 55, USN returned on board ship, AOL since 0700, 16 March 1949, a period of 1 day, 17 hours and 30 minutes.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters; no absentees. 0845: Lit number 2 boiler. 0850: Lit number 1 boiler for test. 0900: Secured number 2 boiler. 1000: Commanding Officer held mast and assigned the following punishments: CARLSON, V. (n) EM3, 711 97 33, USN, offense: AOL from 0700, 16 March 1949 to 0030, 18 March 1949, a period of 1 day, 17 hours and 30 minutes, assigned a deck court; RULLIFSON, S. L., EM3, 633 17 97, USN, offense: AOL from 0700,16 March 1949, to 0030 18 March 1949, a period of 1 day, 17 hours and 30 minutes, assigned a deck court; HART, F. W., EM2, 662 43 55, USN, offense: AOL from 0700, 16 March 1949 to 0030, 18 March 1949, a period of 1 day, 17 hours and 30 minutes, assigned a deck court; AKRIDGE, J. W., SN, 347 63 11,USN, offense: failure to man motor launch; assigned: warning; YEARWOOD, V. E., FN, 986 93 70, USN, offense: failure to muster with PAL [Prisoner At Large] and restricted men, assigned: 1 day’s loss of liberty; McCLELLAN, J. J., ENFN, 671 17 13, USN, offense: AOL from 0800, 28 February 1949 to 1100, 17 March 1949, a period of 9 days and 3 hours; assigned: Summary Court-Martial. 1105: LOSEE, C. P., ENC, 223443 68 [sic] reported on board for duty from US Naval Receiving Station, San Francisco, California.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 1513582 of March, 1949, BUNDY, John T., ENC, 250 42 34, USN, was transferred to Field Branch, Bus&A, Cleveland, Ohio, for duty, with bags, records and transfer papers. 1310: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 1400: Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
19 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: inner mole light 277° T, bell buoy #4 212° T, and Hotel Villa Riviera 035° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0530: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1600:
0845: Held quarters for muster and personnel inspection; absentees: KROTH, F. C., SN; CARPENTER, W. L., SN. 0905: Secured from inspection. 0910: Received water barge along port side. 0925: Started pumping water from water barge. 1135: Completed receiving fresh water from water barge having received 24430 gallons. 1150: Cast off water barge.
1600 to 2400:
1935: Pursuant fo ComServPac dispatch 1604372 of 16 March 1949, KREUGER, H. G., 960 37 16, FN, USN was transferred to the US Naval Station, Treasure Island, San Francisco, California, for duty, with baggage and accounts.
20 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: inner mole light 277° T, bell buoy #4 212° T, and Hotel Villa Riviera 035° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
21 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: inner mole light 277° T, bell buoy #4 212° T, and Hotel Villa Riviera 035° T. Ship’s service generator number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Prepared to get underway.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0818: YTL-583 moored alongside to starboard to assist ship in shifting berths. 0823: Underway from berth P-2 to Long Beach Naval Shipyard, California, with numbers 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 main engines on the line, Pilot A. S. TEAUGE at the conn; Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0830: Entered inner harbor maneuvering on various courses and speeds to enter Navy Yard. 0841: Moored port side to Berth 23, pier 2, Long Beach Naval Shipyard with standard mooring lines. YTL-583 got underway from alongside. 1110: Underway from Naval Shipyard to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51). Pilot A. S. TEAGUE at the conn, Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1116: Captain assumed the conn. 1127: Moored port side to the USS ASHTABULA, with standard mooring lines. 1137: Pilot left the ship. 1151: Secured all main generators.
1200 to 1600:
1315: YF-1069 moored alongside to starboard. 1435: BURNS, Chester, R., FN, USN, returned aboard AOL from 0700, 16 March 1949 to 1435, 21 March 1949, a period of 5 days, 7 hours, 35 minutes.
1600 to 2000:
1800: LT. H. M. JAMES, USN, left ship on 30 days’ leave.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Secured number 2 boiler.
22 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA with 6 standard mooring lines, in inner mole, Long Beach, with YF-1069 moored alongside to port. Receiving electricity from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of US Pacific Fleet, SOPA is on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0648: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 2000:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0830: Commanding Officer held mast and assigned the following punishment: BURNS, Chester R., 670 39 06, FA, USN: deck court; offense: AOL for a period of 5 days, 7 hours, 35 minutes.
2000 to 2400:
2145: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 191836 of March 1949, SANILLE, Earl, 257 98 55, BMC, USN, reported aboard for duty. 2150: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
23 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (A0-51), inner mole, berth Able 4, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA, ComBatCruPac (Admin) at US Naval Base, Terminal Island.
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters: no absentees. 0900: Pursuant to ComServPac TAD order #20 of 5 January 1949 as modified by ComServPac dispatch 042035Z of February 5, 1949, DAMRON, Charles R., 577 01 87, RM3, USN, was transferred to Commander, NTC, San Diego, for Temporary Additional Duty under instructions. 0907: A deck court with LT W. T. MORRISON, USN, met to try the case of RULIFFSON, A. M., EM3, USN, CARLSON, E. V., EM3, USN and HART, F. W., EM2, USN, and adjourned at 0950.
1200 to 2400:
1255: Published findings and sentences in the following cases tried by deck court: CARLSON, E. V., EM3, USN; offense: AOL 1 day, 17 hours; finding: specification proved by plea; sentence: to lose $35.00 a month of his pay for a period of 2 months, total loss of pay amounting to $70.00, and to perform extra police duties for a period of 30 days; HART, F. W., EM2, USN; offense: AOL 1 day, 17 hours; finding: specification proved by plea; sentence: to lose $42.00 a month of his pay for 2 months, total loss of pay amounting to $84.00, and to perform extra police duties for a period of 30 days; RULIFFSON, A. M., EM3, USN; offense: AOL 1 day, 17 hours; finding: specification proved by plea; sentence: to lose $35.00 a month of his pay for a period of 2 months, total loss of pay amounting to $70.00, and to perform extra police duties for a period of 30 days.
24 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA with 6 standard mooring lines in inner mole, Long Beach, with YF-1096 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving electricity from USS HECTOR. Various units of US Fleet present, ComBatCruPac SOPA (Admin), US Naval Base, Long Beach.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentee: HIGGINS, T. A., SN, USN. 0825: HIGGINS, T. A., SN, returned on board having been AOL from 0730 this date. 1100: A Summary Court-Martial with LCDR P. W. FRAZIER, USN, senior member, met at 0948 to try the cases of JONES, L. (n), SN, USN, and McCLELLAN, J. J., FN, USN, and adjourned at 1100.
1200 to 2000:
1500: Let fires die under number 2 boiler.
2000 to 2400:
2050: Pursuant to CWSF dispatch 2200432 March and CSR1 March, the following men reported aboard for duty with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts: LINVILLE, P. L., 339 48 53, SN, USN; ENGEL, E. J., 347 50 61, SA, USN; and MILLER, D. S., 372 74 00, SN, USN.
25 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth A 4 Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. YF-1069 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving the following services from USS HECTOR (AR-7): electricity and steam. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA (Admin) ComBatCruPac, US Naval Base, Terminal Island.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters with the following absentee: DUVALL, B. H., 791 01 88, SA, USN, AOL from 0730, 25 March 1949. 0945: DUVALL, B. H., SA, returned on board ship AOL from 0730, 25 March 1949, a period of 2 hours and 15 minutes. 1130: Received 20,000 gallons of fresh water from water barge.
1200 to 2400:
1230: CARR, B. L., 568 16 43, SN, USN, was transferred to Underwater Demolition Team 3, Coronado, California, for duty pursuant to Commander Service Force Personnel order 1803 dated 16 March 1949. 1355: The following men returned on board, AOL since 1500, 21 March, 1949: CARPENTER, W. L., SN 296 52 56 USN; KROTH, F. C., SN, 351 37 29, USN. 1415: Commanding Officer held mast and assigned the following punishments: DUVALL, G. H., SA, 791 01 88, USN; offense: AOL from 0730, 25 March 1949, a period of 2 hours and 25 minutes, 1 day’s loss of liberty; REIMAN, W. W., CS3 225 68 05, USN; offense: failure to muster at quarters; assigned: warning; DELANEY, J. Jr, TN, 722 39 55, USN; offense: 1 day’s loss of liberty; KROTH, F. C., SN, 351 37 29, USN; offense: AOL from 0730 19 March 1949, a period of 2 days, 7 hours and 30 minutes; assigned: deck court; CARPENTER, W. L., SN, USN; offense: AOL from 0730 19 March 1949, a period of 2 days, 7 hours and 30 minutes; assigned; deck court.
26 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth A 4 Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. YF-1069 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving the following services from USS HECTOR (AR-7): electricity and steam. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA (Admin) ComBatCruPac, US Naval Base, Terminal Island.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew on stations with the following absentee: OGLE, T. O., SN, 553 24 88, USN. 0900: Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters.
1200 to 2400:
1630: OGLE, Theodore. O., SN, USN, reported aboard having been AOL from 0730, March 26, 1949 to 1630, March 26, 1949, a period of 9 hours.
27 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth A 4 Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. YF-1069 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR (AR-7). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA (Admin) ComBatCruPac, US Naval Base, Terminal Island.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
28 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth A 4 Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. YF-1069 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR (AR-7). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA (Admin) ComBatCruPac, US Naval Base, Terminal Island. 0110: Pursuant to Commanding Officer’s orders, the following officers and men: LT D. A. BENDINELLI, LTJG; M. A. WODJAK, ENS; R. W. HAUPT, ENS; H. B. STURDEVANT; RUSH, V. H., GMC; CLARK, C. C. RMC; AUDREY, ENC; JAMISON, QM3; HART, EM2; and ALEXANDER, FP3, left the ship to observe USS ELDER (AM-20) in competition exercises.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0900: Captain held mast and assigned OGLE, T. O., SN, USN to 5 days’ restriction; offense: AOL for a period of 9 hours.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Supply Officer left the ship with 38,670 US dollars for transfer to Supply Officer, Roosevelt Base, Terminal Island California. 1317: A deck court with LT W. T. MORRISON, USN, tried the case of BURNS, C. R., FA, 670 39 06, USN; adjourned at 1327.
29 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth A 4 Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. YF-1069 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR (AR-7). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA (Admin) ComBatCruPac, US Naval Base, Terminal Island.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters; no absentees. 0830: YW-64 moored alongside YF-1069. 0900: Received 17,000 gallons of fresh water from YW-64.
1200 to 1600:
1540: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 2921152 of 24 March 1049, WARNER, Roy Levi, 347 24 72, CSC, USN, reported aboard for duty.
1600 to 2400:
1605: Published the fine and sentence of deck court of BURNS, Chester, R., FA, USN; offense: AOL 5 days and 7 hours; finding: specification approved by plea; sentence: to lose $28.00 per month of his pay for a period of 2 months, total loss of pay amounting to $56.00, and to perform extra police duties for a period of 30 days.
30 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth A 4 Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. YF-1069 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR (AR-7). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet.
0400 to 0800:
0710: Pursuant to Fleet Support Office speedletter NB 66-P14-3MM, 68913-BJM of March 25,1949, McKANE, R. E., 579 76 16, SN, USN and WARREN, W. L. 230 67 29, FN, USN were transferred for temporary duty to Shore Patrol, Pico Street Landing, Long Beach, California.
0800 to 2400: Held quarters for muster: no absentees.
31 March 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth A 4 Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. YF-1069 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR (AR-7). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA (Admin) ComBatCruPac, US Naval Base, Terminal Island.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters with the following absentees: DUVALL, G. H. SA, 791 01 88, USN; SCHMITZ, K.J., ChBosn, 415976, transferred to Shore Patrol Headquarters, Long Beach, for temporary duty for a period of 30 days. 0945: DUVALL, G. H. SA, 791 01 88, USN, returned on board ship AOL from 0730, 31 March 1949, a period of 1 hour and 10 minutes.
LOGS FOR APRIL 1949
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List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, April 1949:
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
P. W. FRAZIER, LCDR, 6-18-48, Executive Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, 10-02-47, First Lieutenant
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
M. A. WODJAK, LTJG, 8-31-48, Assistant Engineering Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS, 4-2-48, Supply Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18, 47, Electrical Officer
J. L. VAN DER GOORE, Mach, 2-26-49, Main Propulsion Officer
1 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth A 4 Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. YF-1069 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR (AR-7). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA, ComServRon ONE on the USS HECTOR.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters; no absentees. 0940: District letter P16-3MM, ND11-112/wje serial 595/1128, KNORR, Robert V., 223 17 14, CSC, was transferred with baggage, records, and transfer papers to the US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, California, for duty.
1600 to 2400:
1655: YF-1069 was cast off to starboard.
2 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth A 4 Long Beach inner harbor with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR (AR-7). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA is ComServRon ONE on the USS HECTOR.
0400 to 0800:
0720: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 181415Z of March 1949, GRIMALDI, Alfred U., 212 62 59, YNC, USN, reported on board for duty with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts. 0740: Set the special sea and mooring detail. Placed all main engines on the line. 0743: Underway from alongside USS ASHTABULA to make room for NAVASOTA (AO-106). The Captain has the conn. 0755: Maneuvering to stand clear of USS ASHTABULA (AO-51).
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; absentees: BURNS, C. R., 670 37 06, FA, USN; KIRKLAND, H. A., 5690618, FA, USN; and REMSTER, E. R., 784 60 63, EMFN, USN. 0805: The following men returned aboard AOL from 0700 this date, a period of 1 hour and 5 minutes: BURNS, C. R., 670 37 06, FA, USN; KIRKLAND, H. A., 5690618, FA, USN; and REMSTER, E. R., 784 60 63, EMFN, USN. 0928: Preparing to come alongside USS NAVASOTA. 0942: Moored portside to USS NAVASOTA with 6 standard mooring lines. 0951: Secured all main engines. 0958: Secured special sea and anchor detail and set the regular in-port watch.
1200 to 1600:
1235; CAPRITTO, A. J., YNSN, 276 55 64, USN, reported on board for duty, pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter P16-3/MM serial 1094 dated 29 March 1049, with bag, baggage, records and pay account.
1600 to 2400:
1715: Ferguson, P. W. RMC, 332 19 46, USN, reported on board for duty, pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 221810Z of March 1949.
3 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR (AR-7). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA is ComServRon ONE on the USS HECTOR.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered the crew on stations with no absentees.
4 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR (AR-7). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet; SOPA is ComServRon ONE on the USS HECTOR.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew on stations with the following absentees; MORENO, L. A., 381 95 01, EN3, USN and Lyons, M. D., 61 784 95, RM3, USN, from 0730, April 1949. Layton, W. R., ChElect., USN, 427024, left the ship for thirty days leave.
1200 to 2400:
1310: Took on 20,600 gallons of fresh water from water barge.1445: Pursuant ro ComServRon ONE speedletter, P16-4/MM serial 1146 dated 2 April 1949; KIRBY, W. T., SA, USN, 387 99 24, reported on board for duty with bags, records and pay account. 1450: Pursuant to BuPers C/L 105-48, Wells, R. D., FA, USN, 388 03 93, reported on board for duty with bags, records and transfer papers.
5 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) at inner mole, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR (AR-7). Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present; SOPA is on USS TOLEDO (CA-133). 0400: Lyons, M. D., RM2, USN, returned on board, having been AOL from 0730, 4 April 1949, 17 hours and 10 minutes.
0800 to 1200:
Held quarters for muster; absentee: GAZICA, T. A. Jr, EN3, USN. 0850: GAZICA, T. A. Jr returned on board having been AOL from 0730 this date. 1015: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: DUVALL, G. H., SA, USN, AOL from 0730, 31 March 1949, 1 hour and 10 minutes: loss of liberty 10 days; LYONS, M. D., 61 784 95, RM2, USN, AOL 17 hours, 10 minutes from 0730, 4 April 1949: deck court; KIRKLAND, H. A., SA, USN, AOL, 1 hour and 5 minutes from 0730, 2 April 1949: excused; REMSTER, E. B., GN, USN; BURNS, C. R., 670 37 06, FA, USN, AOL, 1 hour and 5 minutes from 0730, 2 April 1949: excused; GAZICA, T. Jr, EN3, USN, AOL 45 minutes from 0730 this date: loss of liberty, 1 day.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Pursuant to NavMed form G, Radishofski, Robert (n), FN, USN was transferred with bag, baggage, records and pay account to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, for treatment. 1500: Pursuant to Art. C-10201, BuPers manual, SCHWEITZER, Edmund, R., SO3, USN was transferred with bag, baggage, records and pay account to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, California for discharge.
1600 to 2400:
1830: MORENO, Louis A., ME3, 381 95 01, USN, returned aboard after being AOL from 0730, 4 April 1949, a period of 1 day and 11 hours.
6 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 4, Long Beach inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on flagship USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: GAMBRELL, Ralph E., TN, USN. GAMBRELL returned aboard AOL from 0730 to 0745 this date, a period of 15 minutes. 1015: The Captain held mast and assigned the following punishments: MORENO, Louis A., ME3, 381 95 01, USN, AOL from 0730, 4 April 1949, to 1830, 5 April 1949, a period of 1 day and 11 hours: deck court. GAMBRELL, Ralph E., TN, USN, AOL from 0730 to 0745 this date, a period of about 15 minutes: warning.
7 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 4, Long Beach inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on flagship USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0845: YTL-560 with YWM-64 in tow, moved alongside to starboard. 0907: YTL-560 got underway from alongside YWN-64.
1200 to 1600:
1426: A deck court with LT W. T. MORRISON, USN, met to try the cases of KROTH, Franklin, SN, USN, and CARPENTER, Wesley L., SN, USN, and adjourned at 1450. 1502: Published the findings and sentence in the case of CARPENTER Wesley L., tried by deck court for absence over leave. Finding: guilty. Sentence: extra police duties for a period of 40 days and to lose pay amounting to $60.00. Published the findings and sentence in the case of KROTH, Franklin, SN, USN, tried by deck court for absence over leave. Finding: guilty. Sentence: extra police duties for a period of 40 days and to lose pay amounting to $60.00.
1600 to 2400:
1630: YTB-703 came alongside to starboard to remove YWN-64. 1635: YTB-703 got underway with YWN-64 in tow.
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8 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 4, Long Beach inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 1200:
1130: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter P16-3/MM serial 1146 dated 2 April 1949, BAUTISTA, Cesario R., TN, 584 34 64, USN was transferred with baggage and records to the USS HECTOR. Weekly tests and inspections of magazine sprinkling system carried out; conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1400: Held Captain’s lower deck inspection. 1445: Secured from Captain’s lower deck inspection. 1445: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 312025Z of March 1949, SILVA, Anthony (n), BM3, 662 31 72, USN reported on board for duty.
1600 to 2400: Pursuant to Com TWELVE letter MD12-11E-WF/ow, P16-3/MM(b) SERIAL 10459, REILLY, John J., SKC, 279 66 07, USN was transferred with baggage and records, to ComTWELVE for duty. 1600: Published the findings and sentence in the case of ROBINSON, Lee B., RD3, USN, tried by summary court-martial of which LCDR Paul W. FRAZIER, USN, was senior member. Offense: possession and use of intoxicating beverages aboard ship. Finding: guilty. Sentence: extra police duty for a period of 2 months and to be reduced to the next inferior rating. 1605: Published the findings and sentence in the case of McCLELLAN, Johnie J., FN, USN, tried by summary court-martial, of which Commander Paul W. FRAZIER was senior member. Offense: AWOL from the US Naval service for a period of 9 days. Finding: guilty. Sentence: extra police duty for a period of 2 months, to lose pay amounting to $135.00 and to maintain a record satisfactory to his Commanding Officer for a period of 6 months, otherwise to be discharged from the US Naval service with a Bad Conduct Discharge. 1630: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 31025Z of March 1949, the following [men] reported on board for duty with baggage and records from Receiving Station, San Francisco, California: BILLINGS, Joseph G., SN, USN; SALAS, Louis (n) SN, USN; DIXON, Teddy A., SA, USN. 1635: Published the findings and sentence in the case of JONES, LeRoy (n), SN, USN, tried by summary court-martial of which Commander Paul W. FRAZIER was senior member. Offense: AOL a period of 6 days, 22 hours and 45 minutes. Finding: guilty. Sentence: extra police duty for a period of 2 months, to lose pay amounting to $120.00 and to maintain a record satisfactory to his Commanding Officer for a period of 6 months, otherwise to be discharged from the US Naval service with a Bad Conduct Discharge.
9 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 4, Long Beach inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
10 April 1949
Long Beach, California.
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) inner mole, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 2000:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
SANTOS, G. F., FN, USN, left for USS MANCHESTER for emergency dental treatment.
11 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) at inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity and steam from USS HECTOR. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: HENDRICK, E., EN2, USN. 0935: deck court [convened]; LT W. T. MORRISON, USN, deck court officer, met to try the case of Maurice LYONS, RM2, USN, and adjourned at 0950. 1020: Published finding and sentence of deck court in the preceding case. Offense: AOL 17 hours from 4 April 1949. Finding: specification proved by plea. Sentence: maintain record satisfactory to his Commanding Officer for 6 months, otherwise to be reduced to next inferior rating and to perform extra police duties for 40 days.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Pursuant to BuPers Manual Art. C-1020, REIMAN, W. W., 225 68 05, CS3, USN, was transferred with bag, baggage, records and pay account to US Navy Receiving Station, Long Beach, California, for discharge.
12 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 4, inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam and electricity from USS HECTOR. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 1600:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. HENDRICKS, E. R., EN2, USN, returned on board AOL from 0730, 11 April 1949, a period of 24 hours and 30 minutes.
1600 to 2400:
1600: Pursuant to CWSF letter serial 1-691 dated 30 March 1949, RICHTER, Herbert E., 262 28 37, SKC, USN, reported on board this date for duty.
13 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 4, inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam and electricity from USS HECTOR. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0400 to 0800:
0730: Prepared to get underway. 0735: Underway from alongside USS NAVASOTA with all main engines on the line.
0800 to 1200:
0813: USS NAVASOTA underway from alongside USS ASHTABULA for Long Beach Naval Shipyard. 0822: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to go alongside USS ASHTABULA. 0825: Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA with 6 standard mooring lines. 0847: Secured all main engines.
1200 to 1600:
1310: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE verbal orders of 13 April 1949, LOVELY, Paul Charles, MEC, USN, reported aboard for duty from USS HECTOR. 1310: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 1400: Completed receiving 25,007 gallons of fresh water from YWN-64. 1530: YTL-394 Came along starboard side of YWN-64. 1535: YTL-394 underway with YWN-64 in tow.
1600 to 2400:
1630: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
14 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth 4, inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam and electrical power from USS HECTOR. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters with no absentees. 0843: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
1200 to 2400:
1312: FOOTMAN, S. L., TN, USN, reported on board for duty pursuant to CSR-1 speedletter P16-3/3MM serial 1146 dated 2 April 1949. 1316: deck court with LT W. T. MORRISON, USN, met to try the case of MORENO, L. ME3, USN, and adjourned at 1330. 1352: Published the finding and sentence of MORENO, L., tried by deck court. Offense: AOL for a period of 1 day and 11 hours. Finding: guilty. Sentence: to perform extra police duty for a period of 40 days and to maintain a record satisfactory to his Commanding Officer for period of 6 months, otherwise to be reduced to the next inferior rating. 1355: Disconnected electric and steam lines from USS HECTOR. 1430: Started master gyro. 1436: SINGLETARY, L. L., ENC, USN, transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, pursuant to CSR-1 dispatch 13027Z of April 1949.
15 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS ASHTABULA (AO-51) in berth A 4, inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0400 to 0800:
0735: Set the special sea and mooring detail. 1737: Main engines 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 on the line with pilot house control. 0744: Underway from alongside USS ASHTABULA. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer on the bridge. Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. Absentees as follows: DELANEY, J., TN, USN. 0809: Maneuvering to go alongside USS HECTOR. 0834: Moored port side to USS HECTOR, inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. 0844: Secured the main engines. Secured the special sea and mooring detail. 0915: Connected steam and electricity from USS HECTOR. 0915: DELANEY, J., TN, USN, returned on board, AOL since 0700 this date, a period of 15 minutes. 1015: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: HENDRICKS, E. T., EN2, USN. Offense: AOL a period of about 1 day and 30 minutes; awarded: deck court. DELANEY, J., TN, USN. Offense: AOL, a period of about 15 minutes; awarded: excused.
1200 to 2400:
1230: SHARP, James H., ENC, USN, reported for duty pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter P16-3/MM serial 1293 of 14 April 1949.
16 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR at inner mole, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam and electricity from USS HECTOR. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0900: Held quarters for Captain’s inspection. No absentees. 0920: Completed Captain’s personnel inspection.
17 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7) berth 4, inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam and electricity from USS HECTOR. Ships present, various units of the US
Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
18 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7) berth 4, inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: LASER, W. W., TN, USN, and BURNS, C. R., FA, USN, returned aboard AOL from 0730 to 0750 this date, a period of 20 minutes.
1200 to 2400:
1530: Pursuant to BuMed form G of April 1949, SCHMIDT, Leo (n), BMC, USN, was transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, with baggage, records and transfer papers, for treatment.
19 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7) berth 4, inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0920: YWN-64 in tow by TYB-703 was moored alongside to starboard.
1200 to 1600:
1240: Completed receiving 20,000 gallons of fresh water from YWN-64. YTL-394 came alongside to starboard of YWN-64. 1315: YTL-394 underway with YWN-64 in tow. 1445: USS EPCER-855 moored to starboard side.
20 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7) berth 4, inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. USS EPCER-885 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving steam, electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0400 to 0800:
0655: USS PINOLA (ATA-206) left from alongside the USS HECTOR.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0810: YC-834 moored to port side of USS HECTOR. 1020: Started master gyro compass.
1200 to 2400:
1215: JAMES, T. J., CS3, USN, reported on board pursuant to CSR-1 dispatch 131946Z of April 1949.
21 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7) berth 4, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. USS EPCER-885 moored alongside to starboard. Receiving steam, electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0400 to 0800:
0620: Placed generator 1 on the line for auxiliary purposes. 0725: Placed main generators 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 on the line with pilot house control. 0730: Set the special sea and anchor detail.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0807: YTB-255 came alongside starboard quarter and pilot J. W. HOLMES came aboard. 0812: Underway from alongside USS HECTOR for pier 2, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach. 0829: Maneuvering to go alongside USS NAVASOTA in berth 23, Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone service from the dock. 0847: Secured the special sea and anchor detail. Set the regular in-port watch. 0840: Pilot J. W. HOLMES left the ship.
1200 to 2400:
Pursuant to Part C-5303, BuPers manual, 1948, ROBERTSON, Johnny W., 296 84 27, FA, USN, reported on board from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, with bags, baggage, records, and transfer papers.
22 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 23, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water, and telephone service from the dock. Various ships of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentee; JONES, LeRoy, SN, USN.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Published the findings and sentence in the case of HENDRICKS, Elmer R., EN2, USN, tried by deck court for absence over leave. Finding: guilty. Sentence: to perform extra police duties for a period of 40 days and maintain a record satisfactory to his Commanding Officer, otherwise he is to be reduced to his next inferior rating.
23 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 23, 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. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0915: Held quarters for Captain’s inspection. 1000: Secured from Captain’s inspection.
24 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 23, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving salt and fresh water, steam, electricity and telephone service from the dock. Various ships present of US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
25 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 23, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh water, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
26 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS NAVASOTA (AO-106) in berth 23, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh water, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0400 to 0800:
0745: USS PICKAWAY (PA-222) got underway from Pier 31 and stood out for sea.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: BURNS, C. R., FA, USN. 0810: BURNS, C. R. reported aboard AOL from 0800, 26 April 1949, a period of about 10 minutes. 0815: Stopped receiving steam and fresh water from the dock. 0822: Started number 3 ship’s service generator. 0832: Stopped receiving salt water and electricity from the dock. All services furnished by the ship. 0840: Set special sea detail, making preparations for getting underway for drydock number 3. 0925: YTB-509 and YTB-255 moored to starboard side. 0928: Pilot J. W. JORGENSON came aboard. 0932: Underway from alongside USS NAVASOTA, with pilot at the conn. 0940: Commenced maneuvering to drydock number 3. 1003: Received first line from drydock. 1006: Stern passed over sill of drydock. 1010: YTB-509 cast off from alongside. 1012: Pilot left from alongside. YTB-255 cast off from alongside. 1020: Secured all drydock lines. Moored in drydock number 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. 1032: Secured caisson to drydock. 1035: Started pumping water out of drydock. 1115: Started receiving salt water from dock. 1130: Started receiving steam from dock. Started receiving fresh water from dock. Setting on blocks in drydock. 1155: Cast off all docking lines. 1200: Started receiving shore power from dock and telephone service.
1200 to 2400:
1335: CLARK, R. T., ME1, USN, reported aboard pursuant to ComServPac order #723-48 of 24 August 1948.
27 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on hull block in drydock number 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, fresh and salt water, compressed air, electricity and telephone service. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters; no absentees. 0930: Captain held mast and awarded the following punishments; BURNS, C. R., FA, 270 39 06, USN, offense: AOL from 0800, 26 April 1949 to 0810, 26 April 1949, a period of 10 minutes. Awarded: excused.
28 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in number 3 drydock, Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh water, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Fleet present. SOPA is on USS TOLEDO.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
29 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in number 3 drydock, 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 Fleet present. SOPA is on USS TOLEDO. JONES, LeRoy (n) SN, USN returned on board, having been AOL 6 days, 17 hours from 0730, 22 April 1949.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0830: Commanding Officer held mast this date and awarded the following: JONES, LeRoy (n) SN, USN, offense: AOL 6 days, 17 hours from 22 April 1949. Awarded: execution of bad conduct discharge adjudged by summary court-martial of which LCDR. P. W. FRAZIER, USN, was senior member, approved by ISIC, 6 April 1949. Pursuant to Art. C-10205, BuPers Manual, JONES, LeRoy (n) SN, USN was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, California, with bags, records and transfer papers for bad conduct discharge in custody of ROSS, Jimmy, (n), YN3, USN. 1055: Pursuant to BuPers C/L 105-48 and USS BURTON ISLAND (AGB-1) dispatch 262315Z of April 1949, LASTER, W. W., TN, USN, reported on board from US Naval Receiving Station, US Naval Station, San Diego, California, via US Naval Station, Long Beach, California, with bags, records and transfer papers for disciplinary action.
1200 to 2400:
1520: The Captain held mast and assigned the following punishments; LASTER, W. W., TN, USN, AOL from 0730, 10 April 1949 to 0815, 25 April 1949, a period of 7 days and 45 minutes, assigned a summary court-martial.
30 April 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in number 3 drydock, 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 Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: SALAS L., (n) SN, USN; returned aboard, AOL from 0800 this date, a period of about 22 minutes.
LOGS FOR MAY 1949
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List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, May 1949
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
P. W. FRAZIER, LCDR, 6-18-48, Executive Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, 10-02-47, First Lieutenant
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
M. A. WODJAK, LTJG, 8-31-48, Assistant Engineering Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS, 4-2-48, Supply Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18, 47, Electrical Officer
J. L. VAN DER GOORE, Mach, 2-26-49, Main Propulsion Officer
1 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in drydock number 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 Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
2 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in drydock number 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 Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 2400:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: SONNENBERG, Richard A., 319 55 96. FN, USN.
3 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in drydock number 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 Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 1600:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: SONNENBERG, Richard A., 319 55 96, FN, USN.
1600 to 2400:
1645: CARRELL, J. W., SA, 553 90 83, USN, reported aboard, AOL since 0900 this date, a period of approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes.
4 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in drydock number 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving salt and fresh water, electricity, steam and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 1200:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1400: Material inspection of the ship completed by Board of Inspection and Survey.
5 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in drydock number 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving salt and fresh water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
0900: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following: SONNENBERG, R. A., FN, USN, offense: AOL from 0800, 2 May 1949 for 18 hours, 45 minutes. Awarded: 20 hours extra duty, loss of 2 liberties; JAMISON, H. (n), QM3, USN, offense: AOL 15 hours, 45 minutes from 0745, 3 May 1949. Awarded: 10 days’ loss of liberty.
6 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in drydock number 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 is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
0848: A summary court-martial, LT Donald A. BENDINELLI, USN, senior member, met to try the case of W. W. LASTER, TN, 357 70 35, USN, and adjourned at 0920 to await action of the convening authority.
7 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in drydock number 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 is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 0800:
0745: Mustered crew on stations, absentees; HALCOMB, M. (n), SN, 787 67 45, USN; AURICH, Henry B., SN, 287 97 76, USN; DUVALL, George, SA, 791 01 88, USN.
0800 to 2400:
Pursuant to BuMed form G, WARREN, William L., FN, 270 67 29, USN, was transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, with bag, records and transfer papers for treatment. 0900: Held Captain’s inspection of crew and living spaces. 0950: Secured from Captain’s inspection.
8 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in drydock number 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 is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO.
0800 to 2000:
Mustered crew on stations, absentees; HALCOMB, Murrel (n), SN, 787 67 45, USN; AURICH, Henry B., SN, 287 97 76, USN; DUVALL, George, SA, 791 01 88, USN.
2000 to 2400:
2150: KIRBY, William T., SA, 387 99 24, USN, reported on board under arrest. Offense: violation of 11th Naval District Gen. Ord. 48-7-13, violation of Naval Base Order 12-49-9.
9 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in drydock number 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 in ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Prepared to leave drydock number 3. 0815: Secured steam from dock. 0912: The following men returned aboard under arrest in custody of shore patrol: HALCOMB, M. (n), SN, 787 67 45, USN; AURICH Henry B., SN, 287 97 76, USN; DUVALL, George, SA, 791 01 88, USN. Offense: AOL since 0745, 7 May 1049, a period of approximately 2 days, 1 hour, and 27 minutes.
1200 to 2400:
1205 Commenced flooding drydock. 1327: Ship is waterborne. 1315: Disconnected yard services. 1330: The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishment as follows: DUVALL, F., SA, HALCOMB, M., SN, AURICH, H., SN, AOL 2 days and 1 hour, awarded 30 days’ loss of liberty in Long Beach. 1345: Pilot, A. S. TEAGUE, reported on board. 1355: Caisson opened. 1409: Crossed sill of number 3 drydock. 1410: Shifting to berth 21, assisted by yard tugs, with pilot conning, Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1447: Moored port side to LST 1138, berth [pier in log-book] 21, Long Beach. 1550: Connected all yard services to ship from dock.
10 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to LST-1138, berth 21, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with standard mooring lines. Fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Fleet present. SOPA on USS TOLEDO, ComBatCruPac.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1315: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 061800Z of May, 1949, ROSS, Jimmy (n), YN3, 986 89 98, USN, was transferred to USS CACAPON (AO-52) with bags, baggage and transfer papers for duty.
11 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to LST-1138, berth 21, 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 Fleet present. SOPA on USS TOLEDO, ComBatCruPac.
0400 to 0800:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
0900:The Captain held mast this date and assigned the following punishments: KIRBY, William T., SA, USN, offense: insolence to a non-commissioned officer, insolence and disrespect to a sentry on watch. Assigned a deck court. LENNEAR, Leo V., SD3, USN, offense: negligence of duty and falsehood, and AOL from 0600, 10 May 1949 to 0730, 10 May 1949, a period of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Assigned a deck court.
12 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to LST-1138, berth 21, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 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 is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
1040: The Captain held mast this date in the case of LASTER, William W., 357 70 35, TN, USN, and awarded a summary court-martial.
13 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to LST-1138, berth 21, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 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 is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees
0800 to 1200:
0845: Prepared for getting underway. 0924: YTL-583 moored alongside to starboard. 0926: YTB-255 moored alongside to starboard. Pilot J. W. HOME came alongside. 0933: Underway from LST-1138 to shift berth, pilot at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0935: A deck court with LT Donald A. BENDINELLI, USN, met to try the case of KIRBY, William T., SA, USN, and adjourned at 1440. 0955: Moored port side to pier 1, berth 13, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with standard mooring lines. 0959: Pilot left the ship. 1000: YTB-255 and YTL-583 got underway from alongside. 1010: A deck court with LT Donald A. BENDINELLI, USN, met to try the case of LENNEAR, Leo V. Jr, SD3, USN, and adjourned at 1030. 1015: Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone service from the dock.
1200 to 2400:
1445: Published the findings and sentence in the case of LENNEAR, Leo V. Jr, SD3, USN, tried by the deck court for neglect of duty and falsehood. Finding: guilty, sentence: (as approved by convening authority) confined for 20 days extended to limits of ship and loss of pay amounting to $60.00.
14 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to berth 13, pier 1, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 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 is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered the crew on station with no absentees. 0900: Commanding Officer’s inspection of lower decks spaces.
15 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to port side pier 1, berth 13, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water, telephone service and compressed air from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 2400:
0800: Mustered the crew on stations with no absentees.
16 May 1949
Naval Ship Yard, Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 13, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water, compressed air and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew on station with no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1410: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 1509: WESTERVELT, James T., 660 01 12, HMC, reported on board with bags, records, and transfer papers for duty pursuant to ComServRon ONE, speedletter P16-3/mm, serial 1748, of 12 May 1949.
17 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 13, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Pursuant to Fleet Support Office, Long Beach, letter P16-3/00 serial 895/13, dated 21 April 1949, CHBOSN, K. J. SCHMITZ, USN, returned on board from 45 days’ shore patrol duty. 0835: Shore services discontinued. 0921: Pilot J. W. HOME came on board. 0922: Prepared to get underway. 0931: Underway from pier 1, berth 13, Long Beach Naval Ship Yard, to berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor. Pilot conning with the Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Proceeding on various courses and speeds to clear the inner mole. 0941: Passed through inner breakwater. Captain assumed the conn. 0954: Anchored in berth P-1 in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: Long Beach breakwater light 286°, buoy #4 166° T, hotel 039° T. 0958: Pilot left the ship.
1200 to 2000:
1306: 1306: Commenced exercising crew at general drills. 1410: Secured from all general drills.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
18 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor, California, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 039° T, channel buoy #4 166° and inner breakwater light 286° T. Number 2 ship’s service generator on the line for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac [on USS TOLEDO].
0400 to 0800:
0445: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 2400:
0755: Held quarters for muster, no absentees. Pursuant to Commanding Officer’s orders, KIRKLAND, Howard A., 589 06 18, SA, USN, was transferred to Naval Hospital, Long Beach, with bags, records and transfer papers for treatment.
19 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth F-1, Long Beach Harbor, California, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 039° T, channel buoy #4 166° T and inner breakwater light 286° T. Ship’s service generator number 3 on the line for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac.[on USS TOLEDO].
0400 to 0800:
Mustered on stations, no absentees. 0743: Put main generators 1, 2, 5, and 6 on the line. 0745: Prepared to get underway.
0800 to 1200:
1801: Underway from berth P-1 to anchorage 42, Long Beach, California, with main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion. Captain conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0820: Anchored in berth 42 in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to port anchor on the following bearings: inner breakwater light 236° T, hotel 350° T, and Seal Beach Stack 079°. 0823: Secured 1, 2, 5 and 6 main generators. 0830: Ammunition lighter came alongside to port; commenced loading ammunition. 0920: Water barge YWN-64 came alongside to starboard. 1045: Completed loading ammunition. 1122: Completed taking on water. Total received, 10,000 gallons.
1200 to 2400:
1205: YWN-64 was removed from alongside by YTB-394. 1230: Prepared to get underway from ammunition anchorage to berth P-1, Long Beach with numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 main engines on the line. Captain conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge, maneuvering on various courses and speeds to anchorage. 1316: Anchored in berth P-1 in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: breakwater light 282° T, buoy #4 162° T, and hotel 040° T. 1318: Secured all main engines.
20 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor, California, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: breakwater light 282° T, Hotel Riviera tower 039° T, channel buoy #4 166° T and inner breakwater light 286° T. Ship’s service generator number 3 on the line for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac [on USS TOLEDO].
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit fire under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: MacLEOD, John D., EN2, USN, and RENSHAW, J. B., SN, USN. 0830: Prepared to get underway. 0900: Underway from P-1 for the purpose of calibrating RDF and magnetic compasses in Long Beach Harbor, with numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 main engines on the line. Captain conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0835: Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 1108: MacLEOD, John D., EN2, USN, returned absent over leave in custody of shore patrol since 0730, 20 May 1949.
1200 to 2000:
1410: Completed compensating magnetic compass. 1415: Set special sea detail. 1416: Captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to anchorage. 1427: Anchored in berth C-9, Long Beach, California, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: hotel 040° T, buoy #4 087° T, Long Beach breakwater light 000° T. 1430: Secured special sea detail, set regular in-port watch. Secured numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 main propulsion diesel engines.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Secured number 2 boiler.
21 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-9, Long Beach Harbor, California, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: hotel 40° T, buoy #4 67° T, Long Beach breakwater light 000° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 0800:
0500: Lit fires under number 2 boiler on the auxiliary steam line at 90 lbs steam pressure. 0755: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0900: Pursuant to BuMed form G dated 21 May 1949, ELLIOTT, Charles W., 62 98 58, EN3, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, with bag, baggage, and records for treatment.
1200 to 2400:
1330: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 171742Z of May, 1949, SIMPSON, E. N., 346 32 01, ENC, USN, reported on board for duty.
22 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth C-9, Long Beach Harbor, California, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: hotel 40° T, buoy #4 67° T, Long Beach breakwater light 000° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
23 May 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-9, Long Beach Harbor, California, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: hotel 040° T, buoy #4 067° T, Long Beach breakwater light 000° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO.
0400 to 0800:
0500: Visibility decreased to 500 yards, started fog bell.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees: McCLELLAN, J. J., ENFN, USN, returned aboard AOL from 0730 to 0737 this date, a period of 7 minutes. 0910: Visibility increased to 1 mile; ceased fog bell. 1015: Captain held mast in the case of the following men and awarded the following punishments: McCLELLAN, J. J., FN, USN: warning; GAMBRELL, R. E., TN, USN, one hour extra duty and LASTER, W. W., one hour extra duty.
1200 to 1600:
1326: A summary court-martial, LT Donald A. BENDINELLI, USN, senior member, met to try the case of LASTER, William W., TN, USN, and adjourned at 1458 until 0900, 24 May 1949.
1600 to 2000:
1840: Pursuant to BuPers letter Pers 6303-RIS-2 dated 2 May 1949 and CFWC dispatch 132324Z of May, 1949, LAIRD, Richard H., 990 56 69, AGAN, USN, reported aboard for duty from US NAMTC [Naval Air Missile Test Center], Point Mugu, California.
2000 to 2400:
2230: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
24 May 1949
Long Beach to San Diego, California
Lat 33.1, Long -118.16
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-9, Long Beach Harbor, California, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: hotel 040° T, buoy #4, 067° T, Long Beach breakwater light 000° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOLEDO. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. 0445: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0400 to 0800:
0620: Commenced sounding fog signals. 0730: Prepared to get underway. 0755: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0800: LCDR P. W. FRAZIER, USN, left on 10 days’ leave. 0811: Underway from berth C-9, Long Beach, California. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. All main generators on the line for propulsion. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to clear the breakwater. Visibility 400 yards. Sounding fog signals. 0830: Visibility opened to 1 mile, ceased fog signals. 0836: Secured special sea detail. 0837: With Long Beach sea buoy abeam to starboard 1000 yards, took departure, Long Beach for San Diego. The Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 0838: All engines stopped. Took main generators off the line. All engines ahead standard speed of 14 knots at 110 rpm. On base course 145° T and pgc, 131° pstgc and 134° psc. 0850: All engines stopped, took generators 3 and 6 off the line. Placed generators 1 and 2 on the line. 0852: All engines ahead at standard speed. 0958: The summary court-martial of which LT D. A. BENDINELLI, USN, is senior member, convened in the case of LASTER, W. W., TN, USN, and adjourned at 1440.
1200 to 2400:
1400: Sighted buoy 1SD bearing 150° T, distance 5 miles. 1430: Passed Buoy 1SD abeam to port, distance 1000 yards, maneuvering on various courses and speeds in channel. 1525: Anchored in berth 208, San Diego Harbor in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: front range 231° T, #5 light 265° T, stack 012° T.
25 May 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor, on the following bearings: front range 231° T, #5 light 265° T, stack 012° T. Number 1 auxiliary generator and number 2 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComTraComdPac.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0820: Underway Training Unit Party came on board to conduct Training Readiness Inspection.
1200 to 2000:
1410: Underway Training Unit Party left the ship.
2000 to 2400:
2330: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
26 May 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor, on the following bearings: front range 231° T, #5 light 265° T, stack 012° T. Number 1 auxiliary generator and number 2 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComTraComdPac.
0400 to 2000:
0520: Lit fire under number 2 boiler. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2300: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
27 May 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 25 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor, on the following bearings: front range 231° T, #5 light 265° T, stack 012° T. Number 1 auxiliary generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComAirPac.
0400 to 1600:
1538: Lit fire under number 2 boiler. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
1600 to 2000:
1800: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
2000 to 2400:
2240: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 2350: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
28 May 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 25 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor, on the following bearings: front range 231° T, #5 light 265° T, stack 012° T. Number 1 auxiliary generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComAirPac.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0930: Commanding Officer inspected crew and living spaces.
29 May 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 25 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor, on the following bearings: front range 231° T, #5 light 265° T, stack 012° T. Number 1 auxiliary generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComAirPac.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0930: Commanding Officer inspected crew and living spaces.
30 May 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 25 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor, on the following bearings: front range 231° T, #5 light 265° T, stack 012° T. Number 1 auxiliary generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComAirPac.
0800 to 2400:
1130: Mustered duty sections on stations, no absentees.
31 May 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 25 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor, on the following bearings: front range 231° T, #5 light 265° T, stack 012° T. Number 1 auxiliary generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComAirPac.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Prepared to get underway. 0753: Underway to shift berth with all main engines on the line, steering various courses and speeds conforming to marked channel, Captain conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0822: Moored port side to berth OBOE, Naval Air Station, San Diego, with standard mooring lines. Secured all main engines. 0915: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
Receiving fresh water and telephone from the dock. 1430: Prepared to shift berths. 1455: Underway with all main engines on the line, steering various courses and speeds conforming to marked channel. Captain is conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1518: Anchored in berth 208, San Diego, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor, on the following bearings: #5 light 266° T, #6 light 148° T, and front range light 230° T. Secured all main engines.
1200 to 1600:
1607: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 272215Z of May 1949, APLEY, Maurice, 798 57 13, EN3, USN, was transferred to the USS POLARIS with bag, records and transfer papers.
1600 to 2400:
1800: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 272215Z of May 1949, GAGNER, Leo F., was transferred to the USS POLARIS with bag, records and transfer papers.
LOGS FOR JUNE 1949
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List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties June 1949:
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
R. D. McWETHY, LCDR, 6-14-49, Executive Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, 10-02-47, First Lieutenant
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
M. A. WODJAK, LTJG, 8-31-48, Assistant Engineering Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS, 4-2-48, Supply Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18, 47, Electrical Officer
J. L. VAN DER GOORE, Mach, 2-26-49, Main Propulsion Officer
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1 June 1949
San Diego [and San Clemente Island], California
Lat 32.75, Long -117.80 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 25 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: #5 light 266° T, #6 light 148° T, front range light 230° T. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComAirPac at US Naval Air Station.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Prepared to get underway. 0758: Underway from berth 208, San Diego, California, for operating areas 10 and 14, with all main generators on the line for propulsion. Captain has the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Steering on various courses and speeds to conform with marked channel.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0810: Passed Point Ballast abeam to starboard, distance 250 yards. 0816: Passed Point Loma light house abeam to starboard, distance 1500 yards. 0831: Took main generators off the line. 0833: Changed standard speed to 5 knots, 38 rpm, on base course 293° T, 292° pgc, 278° pstgc, and 279° psc, 0835: Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 1028: Changed speed to 10 knots, 76 rpm. 1028: Changed course to 297° T, pgc, 281° pstgc, 283° psc.
1200 to 1600:
1249: Changed speed to 5 knots, 38 rpm. 1256: Manned the 40mm batteries. 1310: Commenced firing. 1330: Ceased firing. Total amount of ammunition expended: 28 rounds of 40mm. 1330: All engines stopped. Placed main generators 5 and 6 on the line. 1331: All engines ahead standard speed, 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1332: Changed course to 252° pgc, 253° T, 236° pstgc, and 235° psc. 1417: Changed course to 261° pgc, 262° T, 246° pstgc, and 245° psc. 1505: All engines stopped to take number 3 generator off the line. 1506: All engines ahead 10.5 knots, 80 rpm. 1522: Changed course to 283° pgc and 284° T. 1523: All engines stopped to place generator 1 on the line. 1524: All engines ahead, 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1527: Set the special sea and anchor detail. 1539: All engines ahead ⅔. 1535: Prepared to anchor in Pyramid Cove, San Clemente Island. 1540: The Captain assumed the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1603: Anchored in berth D-2, Pyramid Cove, San Clemente Island in 17 fathoms of water with 65 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: White washed rock, 018° T, Target, 321° T, and Pyramid Head Light, 083° T.
1600 to 2000:
1610: Secured the special sea and anchor detail. Secured all main engines, set the regular in-port watch. 1840: USS CHEVALIER anchored, bearing 108° T.
2000 to 2400:
2112: Let fires die under number 2 boiler.
2 June 1949
[San Clemente Island, at sea, and at] San Diego, California
Lat 32.40, Long -117.50 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in Pyramid Cove, San Clemente Island, berth D-2, in 17 fathoms of water with 65 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: white-washed rock, 018° T, target, 321° T, and Pyramid Head light, 083° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS CHEVALIER (DD-805).
0400 to 0800:
0425: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 1045: Started 1, 2, 3 and 4 main diesel propulsion engines. Prepared to get underway. 0610: Placed main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line with pilot house control. 0622: Underway from berth D-2, San Clemente Island, for operating area 113. Main generators on the line for propulsion. The Captain conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Standard speed is 14 knots, 109 rpm. Base course is 113° pgc, 114° T, 098° pstgc, and 096° psc. 0628: Officer of the Deck assumed the conn.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0910: Commenced maneuvering at various courses and speeds for battle problem and firing of day spotting practice. 1045: Commenced firing to port. 1048: Ceased firing, total ammunition expended 5 rounds of 5-inch/38 cal. 1130: Changed course to 110° T, 095° pst [sic], 099° pstc. 1152: Changed course to 151° T.
1200 to 1600:
1210: Joined up with submarine target group. 1230: Received LTJG S. N. KELLY, USN, liaison officer of USS REDFISH. 1301: Commenced first submarine target rehearsal run on base course 180° T at 12.5 knots on zig-zag plan #16. 1320: Completed rehearsal run. 1415: Commenced run number 2 on base course 355° at speed 12.5 knots on zig-zag plan #16. 1443: Sighted 2 torpedo wakes off starboard bow. 1445: Completed number 2 target run. 1550: Commenced number 3 target run on base course 180° T at speed 14 knots on zig-zag plan #17.
1600 to 2400:
1619: Sighted torpedo wake on starboard bow. 1621: Completed number 3 run. 1630: Took departure from submarine target group on base course 035° T, 034° pgc, at standard speed 15 knots, 121 rpm. 1655: Sighted Coronado Island bearing 085° T, distance 6 miles. 1809: Passed sea buoy #1 abeam to port, distance 1000 yards. 1820: Entered marked channel, steering various courses and speeds to assigned anchorage. 1837: Anchored in berth 208, San Diego Harbor, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 25 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: #6 light 165° T, #4 light193° T and #5 buoy 250° T.
3 June 1949
San Diego and at sea, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California, in 5 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: #6 light 165° T, #4 light193° T and #5 buoy 250° T. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComAirPac at US Naval Air Station.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations, no absentees.
0804: Underway from berth 208 San Diego [Harbor], San Diego, for operating area MM17. Six main generators on the line with pilot house control. Steering various courses and speeds to conform with marked channel. The Captain conning, with the Navigator on the bridge. 0834: All engines stopped to take generators 3 and 4 off the line. 0836: All engines ahead, standard speed of 10 knots at 76 rpm. 0837: With buoy #1 [SD] abeam to port, 1000 yards, took departure San Diego for operating area MM17. 0845: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0850: exercised the crew at general quarters. 0926: Secured from general quarters. 0945: Commenced exercising crew at General Drills. 1006: Secured from General Drills. 1128: All engines stopped to take generators 5 and 6 off the line. 1129: All engines ahead standard speed.
1200 to 1600:
1227: Sighted USS GUADALUPE bearing 100° T, distance 7 miles. 1235: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds, preparing to take USS GUADALUPE in tow. 1240: Passed towing line to USS GUADALUPE. 1345: Competed towing exercises. 1350: USS GUADALUPE cast off towing line. 1353: All engines ahead standard speed,15 knots, 121 rpm on course 100° T, proceeding towards San Diego. 1453: Sighted Point [Loma], bearing 084° T, distance 10 miles. 1530: Passed buoy [1SD] abeam to starboard, 500 yards, steering on various courses to conform to buoyed channel.
1600 to 2000:
1602: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to anchorage. 1609: Anchored in berth [208], San Diego Harbor, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: #4 light 189° T, front range light 229° T, #5 light 261° T. 1615: Secured main engines. 1800: Pursuant to ComServPac letter “Personal Order #2600” of 24 May, 1949, KROTH, Franklin, 351 37 29, SN, USN, was transferred to the US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, FFT Com 14, with bags, baggage, records and pay account.
4 June 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: #4 channel light 189° T, front range light 229° T, #5 channel light 261° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComFirstTaskFlt on USS SALISBURY SOUND.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0930: Held quarters for Captain’s inspection.
5 June 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: #4 channel light 189° T, front range light 229° T, #5 channel light 261° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComFirstTaskFlt on USS SALISBURY SOUND (AV-13).
0400 to 0800:
0404: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 2000:
Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2035: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler
6 June 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: #4 channel light 189° T, front range light 229° T, #5 channel light 261° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComFirstTaskFlt on USS SALISBURY SOUND (AV-13).
0400 to 0800:
0505: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0744: Placed 6 main generators on the line with pilot house control. 0758: Underway from berth 208, San Diego Harbor, for operating area MM18. Six main generators on the line. Steering various courses and speeds to clear marked channel. The Captain conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0825: Secured special sea detail, Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 0835: Passed buoy #1 abeam to starboard. Took departure for operating area MM18 on base course 267° T, 266° T, pgc, 251° pstgc and 250° psc,. Standard speed 10 knots, 76 rpm. 1100: Changed course to 165° T, 164° pgc, 150° pstgc, 150° psc.
1200 to 1600:
1205: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds, taking station with Submarine Target Unit. 1223: Commenced first target run on base course 160° T, at speed of 12.5 knots in zig-zag plan #16. 1300: Completed first run. 1401: Commenced second submarine target run on base course 005° T, at speed of 17 knots in zig-zag plan #17. 1435: Completed second run. 1514: Commenced third submarine target run on base course 060° T at speed of 14 knots in zig-zag plan #16. 1550: Completed third target run. 1555: Changed course left to 055° T at speed 12 knots, proceeding to buoy 1A.
1600 to 2000:
1708: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds in vicinity of buoy A awaiting arrival of UTU observers. 1735: UTU observers embarked from Picket Boat PSC-2. 1738: Underway from buoy A to area MM13, with numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines on the line, standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm, course 205° pgc, 206° T. 1742: Changed course to 289° pgc, 290° T. 1845: Sighted USS WANTUCK (APD-125) bearing 360° T, distance 8.5 miles. 1858: Changed course to 294° pgc, 295° T. 1901: USS WANTUCK took station astern 700 yards for the purpose of conducting UTU night exercise. 1930: Changed course to 000° T, 359° pgc. 1935: Took numbers 1 and 2 main engines off the line and set standard speed at 10 knots, 76 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
2030: Changed course to 270° T, 269° pgc, 252° pstgc, and 253° psc. 2300: Changed course to 180° T, 179° pgc, 167° pstgc, and 163 psc.
7 June 1949
San Diego and Operating Areas 12, 13, 14, California
Lat 32.98, Long -118.7 [readings transposed in log-book]
0000 to 0400:
Underway in areas 12, 13, 14, off San Diego, California, in column with USS WANTUCK (APA-125) 700 yards astern. OCT [Officer of Chief of Transportation], USS BURTON ISLAND on base course, 090° T, 089° pgc, 075° pstgc, 074° psc, with main generators on the line for propulsion, speed 10 knots, 76 rpm. Maintaining continuous surface radar watch. 0230: Changed course to 000° T, 359° pgc, 347° pstgc, and 345° psc. 0330: Changed course to 210° T, 269° pgc, 254° pstgc and 253° psc.
0400 to 0800:
0535: Changed course, left to 013° T. USS WANTUCK left formation to proceed independently. 0740: Changed course, left to 193° T.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0827: Conducted firing exercise X-9-G, anti-mine practice. Expended 120 rounds 20mm ammunition. 1020: Commenced firing exercise X-2-G. Expended 960 rounds of 20mm, and 870 rounds of 40mm ammunition. 1115: Changed course to 134° T, 133° pgc, 118° pstgc, 119° pgc. Set standard speed at 14 knots, 109 rpm, en route to San Diego, California.
1200 to 2400:
1423: Changed course to 146° T and 145° pgc. 1428: Passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to port. Changed course to 021° T, 020° pgc. 1430: The Captain assumed the conn. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to conform with marked channel. 1512: Anchored in berth 208, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: #6 channel light 150° T, #4 channel light 187° T, #5 channel light 260° T. 1517: Secured the main engines and set the regular in-port watch.
8 June 1949
San Diego and Operating Area 11-14, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: #6 channel light 150° T, #4 channel light 187° T, #5 channel light 260° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComAirPac at NAS, North Island.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0847: Placed 6 main generators on the line with pilot house control. 0855: Underway from berth 208, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, for operating area 11-14. The Captain conning with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Steering various courses and speeds to clear buoyed channel. 0928: All engines stopped to take generators 5 and 6 off the line. Switched to engine room control. 0929: All engines ahead, standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. Set base course of 233° pgc, 234T, 218° pstgc. 1035: Changed course to 236° T, 235° pgc, 220° pstgc, 218° psc.
1200 to 1600:
1232: Slowed to 10 knots, 76 rpm. 1249: Changed course right to 253° T, distance 6 miles. 1550: Placed all engines on the line, shifted to bridge control.
1600 to 2400:
1603: Passed #1 buoy abeam to port, distance 500 yards. Steering various courses and speeds to conform to buoyed channel. 1620: Maneuvering for anchorage. 1635: Anchored in berth 208, San Diego Harbor, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: #4 light 199° T, #5 light 260° T, #6 light 171° T. 1640: Secured main engines.
9 June 1949
San Diego Harbor [to Long Beach], California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21 [at 1800]
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 208, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: #4 light 199° T, #5 light 260° T, #6 light 171° T. Various units of the US Fleet present. SOPA is ComFirstTaskFlt on USS SALISBURY SOUND (AV-13).
0400 to 0800:
0630: Prepared to get underway. Tested main engines and all underway circuits. 0650: Hove into short stay. Placed 6 main generators on the line with pilot house control. 0659: Underway from berth 208, San Diego [Harbor] for Long Beach, California. The Captain conning with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Steering various courses and speeds to clear marked channel. 0740: Passed H1 sea buoy abeam to port, distance 200 yards. Set base course 323° T, 322° pgc at standard speed, 14 knots, 118 rpm.
8000 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1315: Sighted Long Beach Harbor entrance buoy bearing 340° T, distance 4 miles. 1350: Entered Long Beach breakwater, at various courses and speeds approaching anchorage. 1415: Anchored in berth 0-2 at Long Beach, in 8 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: #4 buoy 237° T, outer breakwater light 144° T, hotel 025° T. 1420: Secured main engines.
10 June 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 0-2, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the following bearings: red channel buoy #2 237° T, outer breakwater light 144½° T, Hotel Villa Riviera 025° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0400 to 1200:
0520: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2000:
1230: Prepared to get underway. 1347: Underway from berth 0-2, Long Beach, for engine trials with all main generators on the line. Proceeding on various courses and speeds to pass through breakwater entrance. The Captain is at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1356: Passed through breakwater entrance. 1410: Commenced engine trials. 1421: Completed trials. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to enter Long Beach Harbor. 1433: Passed through Long Beach breakwater entrance. 1442: Anchored in berth C-2, Long Beach, in 8 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: red channel buoy #2 237° T, outer breakwater light 140° T, hotel 025° T.
2000 to 2400:
2145: Mustered prisoners at large and restricted men with the following absentee; KITZMILLER, Donald E., EM2, USN.
11 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 0-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: channel buoy #14 237° T, outer breakwater light 140° T, hotel 025° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133). 0035: KITZMILLER, Donald E. returned on board, AWOL since 2145, 10 June 1949.
0800 to 2000:
0930: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0930: Captain inspected the crew at quarters and also living spaces.
2000 to 2400:
2055: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
12 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 0-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: channel buoy #14 237° T, outer breakwater light 140° T, hotel 025° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS TOLEDO (CA-133).
0400 to 0800:
0510: Lit fire under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2045: Let fire die out under number 2 boiler.
13 June 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 0-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: channel buoy #14 237° T, outer breakwater light 140° T, hotel 025° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at the US Naval Station, Long Beach.
0400 to 0800:
0415: Lit fire under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees, BROWN, R. R., CS3. 0815: Prepared to get underway. 0848: Underway from anchorage 0-2, Long Beach, to operating area MM 13 for competitive gunnery exercises. Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Gyro compass is out of commission. Steering various courses and speeds to clear Long Beach Harbor. All main generators on the line for propulsion. 0905: With Long Beach sea buoy abeam to starboard, distance 1000 yards, departed Long Beach to operating area MM-13 on base course 154° pstgc, 150° psc, with main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion at standard speed, 14 knots, 109 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1254:Maneuvering in center of operating area MM-13 awaiting target tow plane. 1312: Gyro compass in commission. 1313: Rendezvoused with target tow plane. Exercising general quarters gun crews at AA tracking drills. 1348:completed AA tracking drills. 1350: Set base course 349° pgc, 334° psc, 336° pstgc, standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm with main engines 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line en route to Long Beach.
1600 to 2400:
1650: Sighted Long Beach Harbor entrance buoy bearing 335° T, distance 4 miles. Made preparations for anchoring, shifted engine control to bridge, steering various courses and speeds. Captain conning, approaching anchorage. 1723: Anchored in berth 0-2, Long Beach Harbor, in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: #4 buoy 233° T, hotel 026° T, breakwater light 286° T. 1730: Secured main engines, set regular in-port watch. 1920: BROWN, Russell R., CS3, USN, returned on board, AOL since 0730 this date, a period of 2 hours and 55 minutes. 1935: McCLELLAN, J. J., ENFN, USN, returned on board, AOL from 0730, 6 June 1949, a period of about 2 days, 16 hours and l0 minutes.
14 June 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 0-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: Long Beach harbor light 286° T, hotel 025° T, channel buoy #4 233° T, and outer buoy #2 144° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at the Naval Station.
0400 to 0800:
0530: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0720: Started numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 main diesel propulsion engines. Prepared to get underway. Placed main generators 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the line with pilot house control.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0807: Underway from berth 0-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, for operating area MM 13. Steering various courses and speeds to clear breakwater. Captain is conning with Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0816: Departed Long Beach with Long Beach sea buoy abeam to starboard, 400 yards. Set base course 166° pgc, 167° T, 153° pstgc and 154° psc. Standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm. 0817: All engines stopped to switch to motor room control. 0818: All engines ahead standard speed. 1020: The Captain held mast this date and assigned the following punishment: PUGH, G. L., FN, USN; offense: dereliction of duty; punishment: summary court-martial; BROWN, R. R., CS3, USN; offense: absent over leave for a period of 2 hours and 55 minutes; punishment: loss of 3 days’ liberty; WARNER, L. S., ENC, USN, offense: disobedience of orders: excused; SLOAN, F. C., BM1, USN; offense: disobedience of orders; punishment: loss of 10 days’ liberty; McCLENNAN, J. J., ENFN, USN; offense: absent over leave for a period of 2 days, 16 hours and 10 minutes, punishment: loss of 25 days’ liberty.
1200 to 1600:
1228: Sounded general quarters. Commenced competitive firing exercises Z-1-G (Basic Gunnery Exercise) and X-3-G (Day Battle Practice). 1423: Completed firing exercise; ammunition expended, 22 rounds of 5-inch/38 cal. 1425: Changed course to 344° pgc, 345° T. 1430: All engines stopped. Put numbers 5 and 6 main engines on the line. 1505: Set base course 345° pgc, 346° T, 334° pstgc, 332° psc.
1600 to 2400:
1725: Increased speed to 15 knots at 121 rpm. 1825: Sighted Long Beach Harbor entrance buoy, bearing 340° T, distance 5 miles. 1830: Shifted engine control to pilot house control. 1840: [Steering] various courses and speeds, maneuvering for anchorage. Captain conning. 1851: Anchored in berth 0-2, Long Beach Harbor, in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: #4 buoy 237° T, hotel tower 024° T, breakwater light, 288° T. 1855: Secured main engines. 1905: LCDR R. D. McWETHY, 123488/1100, USN, reported on board for duty to CinCPacFlt serial P-13 of 5 May 1949.
15 June 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 0-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: #4 buoy 237° T, hotel tower 024° T, breakwater light 288° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at the Naval Base, Terminal Island, California.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Prepared to get underway. Underway from berth 0-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, with all main engines on the line. Captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Proceeding on various courses and speeds to conform to channel. 0808: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0817: With Long Beach sea buoy abeam to starboard, distance 200 yards, departed Long Beach for full power run. Base course 219° pgc, 220° T, 205° pstgc, 255° psc. 0840: Changed course to 270° pgc, 271° T, 254° pstgc, 255° pgc. 0845: Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 0852: Changed course to 180° T, 179° pgc, 164° pstgc, 165° psc. 1022: Passed Church Rock light, abeam to starboard, distance 4 miles. 1051: Changed course to 010° pgc, 011° T, 358° pstgc. Full power run canceled. En route to Long Beach. 1053:Took main engines 1 and 2 off the line. 1100: Changed course to 000° pgc, 007° T, 353° pstgc, 352° psc. 1130: Conducted engineering casualty drill. Main engine number 3 simulated air-bound. Took number 3 generator off the line. 1140: Put main engine number 3 on the line. Completed engineering casualty drill.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Sighted Long Beach Harbor Entrance buoy, bearing 350° T, distance 5 miles. 1315: Entered Long Beach Harbor, steering various courses and speeds approaching anchorage, Captain conning. 1332: Anchored in berth 0-2, in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: #4 buoy 233° T, breakwater light 286° T, hotel 025° T, 1340: Secured main engines.
16 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 0-2, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: #4 buoy 233° T, breakwater light 286° T, hotel 025° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at Naval Station.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees: McCLOUD, J. D. EN2, USN; CARPENTER, W. L., SN, USN. 0900: Received pilot A. S. TEAGUE on board. Prepared to get underway. 0909: Underway from berth C-2, Long Beach Harbor, for berth 22, pier 2, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, pilot at the conn, Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge, all main engines on the line. 0914: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds conforming to the channel. 0940: Moored starboard side to pier 2 in berth 22 with 6 standard mooring lines. 0950: Pilot A. S. TEAGUE left the ship. 1100: Secured main engines. CARPENTER, W. L., USN, reported on board AOL from 0730 this date, a period of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
1600 to 2400:
1825: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 2148Z of June 1949, BRANIGAN, J. D., ENFN, 276 38 38, USN, reported on board for duty with bags, records and transfer papers.
17 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, in berth 22, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, salt and fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at US Naval Station.
0400 to 0800:
0745: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0815: Prepared to get underway. 0843: Received pilot A. S. TEAGUE on board. 0846: Underway from berth 22, pier 2, for drydock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Main engines 5 and 6 on the line. Pilot at the conn, Captain and Navigator on the bridge. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds out of the slip. 0910: Bow of ship passed over standard mooring lines. 0927: Secured main engines 5 and 6.
1200 to 2400:
1330: The Captain held mast in the case of CARPENTER, W. L., SN, USN, and assigned 7 days’ loss of liberty.
18 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, salt and fresh water and telephone service from the dock. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at US Naval Station.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0930: Commenced Captain’s inspection of personnel, topside and lower deck spaces. 1110: Secured from Captain’s inspection.
1200 to 2400:
In accordance with ComServRon ONE dispatch 151751Z of June 1949, BORING, Roy T., 568 23 63, SA, USN, reported aboard for duty.
19 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving electricity, steam, fresh and salt water and telephone services from the dock. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at US Naval Station.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
20 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, salt and fresh water and telephone service from the dock. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at US Naval Station.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees, LINVILLE, P. L., SN, USN. 0800: LT D. A. BENDINELLI, USN, left the ship on 20 days’ leave; LTJG M. A. WODJAK, USN, left the ship on 5 days’ leave. 0900: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system. 0915: Pursuant to ComServPac dispatch 120049Z of June 1949, GILLETTE, W. B., 663 43 75, ET3, USN, was transferred to CO NavAdminUnit, Sandia Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, for duty, with orders records and baggage. 0925: Pursuant to ComServPac dispatch 120049Z of June 1949, GREENBURG, Irving, 300 20 62, SK1, USN, was transferred to CO NavAdminUnit, Sandia Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, for duty, with orders records and baggage. 1050: Pursuant to BuPers letter Pers 6304-CA-2 of 8 February 1949, and ComWesSeaFron dispatch 191830Z of May 1049, KALSCHAUER, Ramond R., 328 48 17, SKC, USN, reported aboard for duty with records, accounts and baggage. 1115: Pursuant to BuPers letter 101687/1100 pers 3113-RS-1 (921229Z) dated 2 June 1949, LCDR Paul W. FRAZIER, USN, was relieved as Executive Officer and detached in accordance with basic orders. 1120: Pursuant to BuPers pers 6303 SM-2MM 6460476 dated 9 June 1949, McCOY, Raymond A., 646 04 76, SG1, USN, was transferred to Mustin Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for duty with orders, records and baggage.
1200 to 2400:
1215: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter P-16-3/MM serial 2229 of 17 June 1949, REMSTER, E. R., 784 60 63, FN, USN was transferred to USS KITE (AMS-22) for duty, with records, accounts and baggage. 1305: LCDR R. D. McWETHY, USN, senior member, met to try the case of PUGH, G. L., FN, USN, and adjourned at 1340. 1420: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter P16-3/MM serial 299 of 17 June 1949, WEBSTER, W. L., 783 51 60, FN, USN, reported on board for duty
21 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in number 3 dry dock, US 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 present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at the US Naval Station.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0900: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 181920Z of June 1949, SLOAN, F. C., 382 56 23, BM1, USN, was transferred to USS CREE (ATF-84) for duty, with baggage, records and accounts. 1030: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 181920Z of June 1949, the following men were transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, for separation, with records, accounts, and baggage; BROWN, R. R., 250 65 31, CS3, USN; CARPENTER, W. L. 296 52 56, SN, USN; CLARK, J. W, 209 62 96, EN3, USN; and MUTH, W. F., 759 44 96, SN, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1440: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 181802Z of June 1949, the following men reported on board for duty with records, accounts and baggage; RUNTZEL, R. K., 321 15 29, ENC, USN; BRANSON, E. K., 269 36 66, RM3, USN; and DURCI, J. P., 791 67 26, RM3, USN.
1600 to 2400:
2300: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 181802Z of June 1949, the following men reported on board for duty with records, accounts and baggage; BANKO, N., 798 35 60, EN3, USN; CRAIG, N. H., 841 65 26, EN3, USN.
22 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in dry dock number 3, US 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 present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at the Naval Station. 0200: Pursuant to BuPers letter 6304 AP-11 of 7 June the following men reported for duty with records, accounts and baggage: KNUTSON, E. E., 992 61 25, SN, USN, and MOODY, E., 582 63 44, SN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster, no absentees. 0900: The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishment as follows; CARRELL, J. W., SA, USN, failure to carry out orders, awarded 10 hours’ extra duty.
1200 to 2400:
1250: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 181802Z of June 1949, the following men reported on board for duty with bags, records, and transfer papers: HENEKE, R. L., 555 97 97, EN2, USN; CASTILLO, E. R., 937 74 73, ET3, USN: LULCHUK, D. (n), 985 74 00, EN3, USN. 1320: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 201925Z of June 1949, the following men reported on board for duty with bags, records, and transfer papers: ZANANDREA, A. P., 791 33 97, RMSN, USN; WORDEN, J. P., 361 18 27, RMSN, USN.
23 June 1949
Long Beach to San Pedro, California
Lat 33.714, Long -118.267
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in dry dock number 3, US 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 present,
SOPA is ComBatCruPac at the US Naval Base, Long Beach, California.
0800 to 1200:
0830: Dry dock commenced flooding. 0925: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 181920Z of June 1949, SAVILLE, E. (n) 257 98 55, BMC, USN, was transferred to USS MUNSEE (ATF-107) for duty, with bags, records, and transfer papers. 0955: Waterborne in drydock number 3. 1035: Prepared to get underway. 1045: Pilot A. S. TEAGUE on board. 1057: Bow of ship passed over sill of drydock number 3. Underway from Long Beach Naval Shipyard to Hancock Fuel Dock, berth 215, San Pedro, California, with all main engines on the line. Pilot at the conn, Captain and Executive Officer on the bridge. 1105: Proceeding on various courses and speeds conforming to channel. 1113: Captain assumed the conn. 1132: Passed Long Beach sea buoy abeam to starboard, distance 35 yards. 1133: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to test main engines. 1134: Officer of the Deck assumed the conn.
1200 to 1600:
1240: Set the special sea and anchor detail. Pilot TEAGUE assumed the conn, with the Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1247: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to clear the channel. 1330: Moored starboard side to berth 215, Hancock Oil Docks, Terminal Island, with 6 standard mooring lines. 1425: Pursuant to ComTransDiv 11 OpOrder 1-49, the following men from UDT ONE, Coronado, California, reported aboard with bags, baggage, records and pay accounts for TAD in connection with Barex 49: BOHANNON E. C. 266 68 42, BM3, USN; FIELD, E. L., 227 31 73, SN, USN: SURATT, J. M., 347 74 05, SA, USN; MACK, W. J., 359 03 20, SA, USN: ROBINSON, K. W., 351 46 99, SA, USN; WITSON, M. T., 613 82 93, SN, USN and WILLS, F. A., 302 12 46,SN, USN. Pursuant to ComTracRonONE endorsement on UDT ONE letter serial 159 dated 22 June 1949, LTJG Edwin P. SMITH, Jr, 412099/1100, USN, reported aboard with bags, baggage, records and pay accounts for TAD in connection with Barex 49. 1430: Commenced taking on fuel oil and lube oil from dock.
1600 to 2000:
1930: Completed taking on board 210,168 gallons of fuel oil.
2000 to 2400:
2230: Completed taking on board 55 barrels of lube oil. 2330: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 180004Z of June 1949, the following men reported on board for duty from US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, with bags, baggage, records and pay accounts: BLAKELEY, H. L., 640 17 24, SN, USN; BRANTON, S. A., 582 15 25, SA, USN, and NORRIS, A., 993 01 67, SN, USN.
24 June 1949
San Pedro to Long Beach, California
Lat 33.714, Long -118.267
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to berth 215, Hancock Oil Docks, Terminal Island, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Number 3 ship’s service generator on the line for auxiliary purposes. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at the Naval Base. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0830: YOG-87 came alongside to port. 0910: Commenced taking on aviation gasoline from YOG 87. 1045: Published the findings and sentence in the case of PUGH, Gerald FN, USN, tried by summary court-martial for falsification of records. Finding: guilty; sentence: extra police duties for a period of 1 month and loss of pay amounting to $25.00. 1115: Pursuant to ComServONE verbal orders, LOVELL, M. R., 631 60 54, FN, USN, was transferred with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, for separation. 1125: Completed taking on 2199 gallons of aviation gasoline. 1130:YOG-87 cleared port side.
1200 to 2000:
1210: Prepared to get underway with all main generators on the line for propulsion. 1243: Pilot, A. S. TEAGUE came aboard. 1257: Underway from Hancock fuel dock, berth 217, San Pedro, California, for explosive anchorage 23, Long Beach. Pilot has the conn, with Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Steering various courses to anchor. 1325: Anchored in explosive anchorage 23, in 8 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to starboard anchor. 1355: Ammunition barge came alongside to port with UDT explosives. 1509: Ammunition barge left ship. 1516: Underway from explosive anchorage to anchorage P-1, Long Beach, with generators 1 and 2 on the line for propulsion. Executive officer has the conn with the Captain and Navigator on the bridge steering various courses to P-1 anchorage. 1530: Anchored in P-1, in 6 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: hotel 041° T, channel buoy #4 159° T, east breakwater light 142° T, and Long Beach breakwater light 284° T. 1540: Secured main generators.
2000 to 2400:
2228: Pursuant to ComServPac dispatch 151813Z of June 1949, BROWDER, R. S., 996 20 52, USN, reported aboard for duty with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts.
25 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in P-1, Long beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: hotel 041° T, channel buoy #4 159° T, east breakwater light 142° T, and Long Beach breakwater light 284° T. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at US Naval Station, Long Beach. 0242: LTJG M. A. WODJAK reported aboard from leave.
0400 to 0800:
0745: Pursuant to BuPers letter Pers 6304A-SS dated 7 June 1949, SCHIFFBAUER, R. A., 316 33 44, SKC, USN, reported aboard for duty.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations., absentees: DUBIEL, F. J., FN, USN, reported on board ship AOL from 0730, 25 June 1949, a period of 1 hour and 30 minutes. 1050: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 092212 of June 1949, PARMAR, J. W. ENFN, 339 73 85, USN, reported on board with pay accounts, records and baggage for duty.
1200 to 1600:
1205: Pursuant to BuPers letter Pers 6304A-HGD-11, June 1949; ComWesSeaFron dispatch 142329Z of June 1949 and ComServPac dispatch 151813Z of June 1049m McCARTNEY, C. A., Jr, 347 27 49, SN, USN, reported on board on board with pay accounts, records, and baggage for duty.
1600 to 2000:
1630: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 181802Z of June 1949, NBORS, J. C., ENC, 272 17 12, reported on board with pay accounts, records and baggage for duty.
2000 to 2400:
2038: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
26 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in P-1, Long beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: hotel 041° T, channel buoy #4 159° T, east breakwater light 142° T, and Long Beach breakwater light 284° T. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at US Naval Station, Long Beach.
0400 to 0800:
0615: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 2000:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2045: Let fires under number 1 boiler die.
27 June 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in P-1, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: hotel 041° T, channel buoy #4 159° T, east breakwater light 142° T, and Long Beach breakwater light 284° T. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at US Naval Station, Long Beach. 0330: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200: Mustered crew at quarters, absentee: LEBLANC, F. R., SN, USN. 0805: Pursuant to HU-1 standard transfer order #47-49, the following men reported on board for TAD in connection with Helicopter Operations, with pay accounts, records and baggage: KING, H. D., ADC, 316 62 88, USN; CHRISTIAN, J. A., AD3, 6O4 83 50, USN; CLINE, M, W, ADC, 287 46 49,USN; MORGAN, O. D., Jr, AD2, 311 19 92, USN; STARNES, G. M., AD3, 211 10 82, USN; TODD, C. B., AD3, 329 61 88, USN; MILES, V. D., AL2, 386 86 07, USN. 1115; Pursuant to BuPers letter pers 6304A-HGD-11 of 7June 1949, CWSF dispatch 142329Z of June 1949 and ComServPac dispatch 151813Z of June 1949, SINCLAIR, G. S., SA, 890 03 59, USN, reported for duty with pay accounts, records and baggage. 1130: Pursuant to Commanding Officer, Helicopter Squadron ONE (HU-1)’s letter P16-4/00 serial T-14-49 of 27 June 1949, LTJG B. E. McMULLAN, USN, and LTJG R. J. GILL, USNR, reported aboard for temporary additional duty as helicopter pilots.
1200 to 2400:
1230: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 181920Z of June 1949, POTYM, L. F., 727 66 36, RM2, USN, was transferred to USS HECTOR (AR-7) for duty with records, accounts and baggage. 1330: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 251855Z of June 1949, JETT E. L., 671 62 40, USN, was transferred to USS HECTOR (AR-7) for duty with records, accounts and baggage.
28 June 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: hotel 041° T, channel buoy #4 159° T, east breakwater light 142° T, and Long Beach breakwater light 284° T.. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac at US Naval Station.
0400 to 0800:
0745: LEBLANC, F. R., SN, USN, reported on board having been AOL since 0745, 27 June 1949.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0830: Prepared to get underway, tested out main engines and all underway circuits. 0850: Underway from berth P-1 on various courses and speeds, Captain conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0904: Cleared harbor. 0908: Set course 175° T, 174° psc, at standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. 0920: Changed course right to 270° T, 269° pgc, 253° pstgc. 0936: Changed course right to 293° T, 292° pgc, 273° pstgc. 1000: Backed all engines, full speed to check overheated shaft packing. 1001: All engines ahead standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1004: Conducted abandon ship drill. 1015: Secured from abandon ship drill. 1100: The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishment as follows; LEBLANC, F. R., SN, USN, AOL a period of 24 hours: awarded deck court.
1200 to 1800:
1314: Changed course to 235° pgc to clear submarines conducting exercises. 1322: Resumed base course of 292° pgc, 293° T, 278° pstgc, and 276° psc. 1403: Changed course to 292° pgc, 291° T, 275° pstgc, and 276° psc. 1510: A deck court [convened by] LT. W. T. MORRISON, USN, which met at 1510 adjourned.
1800 to 2000:
1930: With Port Angnello light bearing 036° T, distance 7½ miles, changed course to 326° T, 325° pgc, 315° [?] 315° pstgc, 313° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2030: Changed course left to 320° T to clear small fishing vessel. 2035: Changed course right to 326° T, 325° pgc, 313° pstgc.
29 June 1949
Long Beach, California, to Seattle, Washington
Lat 37.55, Long -123.21
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route singly from Long Beach, California, to Seattle, Washington, on base course 325° pgc, 326° T, 313° pstgc, and 313° psc. Main generators 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the line for propulsion. Making 14 knots at 109 rpm. Ship in material condition “Baker”. Standing continuous radar watch. 0100: Passed Piedras Blancas Light abeam to starboard, bearing 056° T, distance 18.5 miles. 0235: Changed course to 340° pgc, 341° T, 329° pstgc and 329° pstgc to clear unidentified ship. 0256: Resumed base course of 326° T.
0400 to 0800:
0455: Passed Point Sur [Point Seris in log-book] Light abeam to starboard, distance 16 miles.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0802: Changed course to 328° pgc, 329° T, 315° psc, 314° pstgc.
1200 to 1600:
1301: Sounded fire drill. 1308: Secured from fire drill.
1800 to 2000:
1946: Executed sunset [bugle call].
2000 to 2400:
2145: Changed course to 356° T, 355° pgc, 143° pstc, 342° pstgc.
30 June 1949
Long Beach, California, to Seattle, Washington
Lat 42.33, Long -124.68
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route singly from Long Beach, California, to Seattle, Washington, on course 356° T, 355° pgc, 143° pstgc, 342° psc at standard speed of 14 knots, 109 rpm, with main engines 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the line. Material condition “Baker” set. 0220: Sighted Cape Mendocino Light bearing 033° T, distance 16 miles. 0330: Passed Blunts Reef Lightship abeam to starboard, distance 7½ miles. 0335: Passed Cape Mendocino Light abeam to starboard, distance 14 miles.
0400 to 0800:
0651: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 005°, distance 10 miles, on opposite course well clear. 0726: Changed course to 006° pgc, 001° T, 349° pstgc and 344° psc.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0900: SINCLAIR, G. S., SM, USN, received second degree burns on the chest and abdomen while connecting hose to a hot water spigot. Negligence was not apparent. Subject was given ¼ grain morphine and Vaseline was applied over burns with pressure bandage. Subject was admitted to sick list this date.
1200 to 1600:
1219: Changed standard speed to 12 knots, 92 rpm. 1221: Changed base course to 359° T, 358° pgc, 345° pstgc, 343° pstdc. 1223: Changed standard speed to 12.5 knots, 96 rpm. 1446: Passed Cape Blanco Lighthouse abeam to starboard, distance 6 miles. 1527: Sighted unknown ship bearing 032° T, distance 6 miles.
LOGS FOR JULY 1949
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List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, July 1949:
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
R. D. McWETHY, LCDR, 6-14-49, Executive Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, 10-02-47, First Lieutenant
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
M. A. WODJAK, LTJG, 8-31-48, Assistant Engineering Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS, 4-2-48, Disbursing Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18-47, Electrical Officer
J. L. VAN DER GOORE, ChMach, 2-26-49, Main Propulsion Officer
M. L. WAITS, LT, 7-15-49, Supply Officer
E. P. SMITH, LTJG, 6-23-49, aboard for TAD
R. J. GILL, LTJG, 6-27-49, aboard for TAD
B. E. McMULLEN, LTJG, 6-27-49, aboard for TAD
R. E. UMBENHAUE, LTCDR, 7-18-49, aboard for TAD
1 July 1949
Long Beach, California, to Seattle, Washington
Lat 46.88, Long -124.75
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route singly from Long Beach, California, to Seattle, Washington, on course 359° T, 358° pgc, 345pstgc, 341° psc, with main generators 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the line with motor room control, making 12.5 knots at 96 rpm. Ship is in material condition “Baker”. Standing a continuous surface radar watch. 0059: Changed course to 345° pgc, 346° T, in order to clear unidentified ship. 0127: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 3 miles. 0130: resumed base course of 358° pgc, 359° T, 345pstgc, and 341° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. 0811: Took main generators 3 and 4 off the line. 0814: Changed standard speed to 10 knots at 76 rpm.
1200 to 1800:
1315: Changed course to 355° T, 354° pgc, 338° pstgc, 354° psc. 1500: Commenced Captain’s lower deck inspection.
1800 to 2000:
1920: Sighted Umatilla Lightship bearing 015° T, distance 10 miles.
2000 to 2400:
2017: Passed Umatilla Lightship abeam to starboard, bearing 084° T. 2021: Changed standard speed to 13.5 knots, 104 rpm, with main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 in service. 2023: Changed course to 017° T, 016° pgc, and 002° pstc. 2034: Sighted Tatoosh Island Light bearing 029°, distance 10 miles. 2052: Sighted Carmanah Point Light bearing 010° T, distance 12 miles. 2126: Passed Tatoosh Island Light abeam to starboard, bearing 106° T, distance 3.5 miles. 2129: Sighted Swiftsure Lightship bearing 330° T, distance 12 miles. Changed course to 103° T, 102° pgc, 081° pstgc, 082° psc to enter the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 2215: Passed Waada Island Light abeam to starboard, bearing 192° T, distance 2 miles. 2249: Changed course to 107° T, 106° pgc, 085° pstgc and psc. 2332: Passed Slip Point Light abeam to starboard, bearing 196° T, distance 5 miles.
2 July 1949
Long Beach, California, to Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route singly from Long Beach, California, to Seattle, Washington, on base course 107° T, 106° pgc, 085° pstgc, 085° psc, with generators 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the line for propulsion, making 13 knots at 106 rpm. 0025: Passed Shoringham Point abeam to port, distance 4 miles. 0055: Changed course to 095° T, 094° pgc, 073° pstgc and 075° psc. 0100: Set all ship’s clocks ahead 1 hour to comply with zone +7 time. 0257: Passed Race Rock Light abeam to port, distance 3 miles. 0325: Passed Ediz Hook Light abeam to starboard, distance 6 miles.
0400 to 0800:
0418: Changed course to 102° T, 101° pgc, 079° pstgc, 081° psc. 0411: Changed speed to 14 knots at 109 rpm. 0528: Changed course to 133° T, 132° pgc, 110° pstgc, 114° psc. 0529: Passed Pt Wilson Light abeam to starboard, distance 2 miles. 0544: Changed course to 166° pgc, 167° T, 144° pstgc, 147° psc. Maneuvering on various courses to conform to channel. 0646: Passed Point No Point abeam to starboard, distance 1 mile. 0652: Placed main engines 5 and 6 on the line. 0653: lncreased speed to 15 knots at 121 rpm. 0740: The Captain assumed the conn. 1749: Passed West Point Light abeam to port.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0800: All engines ahead ⅔. 0809: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to assigned berth. 0827: Moored starboard side to berth M, pier 91, Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. 0840: Secured the special sea detail and set the regular in-port watch. 1000: Commenced receiving fresh water from dock. 1055: Helicopter UP22 left the ship. 1150: Helicopter UP22 landed aboard.
1600 to 2400:
1725: The following men reported for duty in accordance with BuPers letter PCRS-630HA-HGD-11 of June, 1949, ComWesSeaFrontier dispatch 142329Z of June: BAUCOM, O. S., Jr, SN, 351 38 39, USN; BEESON, J. S., Jr, SN, 276 40 64, USN; BINGAMIN, K. U., SN, 568 39 31, USN; CLEMENTI, L. (n)., SN, 372 86 97, USN; SMITH, M. E., SN, 876 86 35, USN.
3 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth M, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA: Commanding Officer, USS ACHERNAR (AKA-53).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered the crew on stations; no absentees.
4 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth M, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA: Commanding Officer, USS ACHERNAR (AKA-53).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered the crew on stations; no absentees.
5 July 1949
Smith Cove to Bremerton, Seattle, Washington, and return
Lat 47.548, Long -122.648
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 91, berth M, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA, Commanding Officer, USS ACHERNAR (AKA-53).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters with the following absentees: WATSON, M. T., SN, USN. 0945: Set the special sea and anchor detail. 0951: Placed 6 main generators on the line with pilot house control. 1019: Underway from berth M, pier 91, Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington. The Captain conning, with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Standard speed 14 knots at 106 rpm. 1027: Received report of weekly test of magazine sprinkling system. Condition satisfactory. 1030: Set base course 246° T, 245° pgc, and 222° pstgc. 1100: Entered Rich Passage. Commenced steering various courses to conform to buoyed channel. 1125: All engines stopped. Pilot E. R. BEACHUM came aboard and assumed the conn. 1126: Commenced maneuvering on various courses and speeds to assigned berth. 1141: Moored portside to berth B, pier 5, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. 1148: Secured the special sea and anchor detail. Secured all main engines. Set the in-port watch. Pilot left the ship.
1200 to 1600:
1530: Prepared to get underway. 1545: Pilot O. B. OWENS came aboard. 1547: Placed 6 main generators on the line with pilot house control. 1618: Underway from berth B pier 5, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington. The pilot has the conn with the Captain and the Navigator on the bridge, maneuvering to clear pier 5. 1628: The pilot left the ship. The Captain assumed the conn. Commenced steering various courses and speeds to enter Rich Passage. 1722: Maneuvering to go alongside to assigned berth. 1741: Moored starboard side to berth M, pier 91, Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. 1749: Secured the main engines and set regular in-port watch.
1600 to 2000:
1945: Received telephone service from the dock. 1950: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
2000 to 2400:
2201: WATSON, M. T., SN, USN, returned aboard, AOL since 0745 this date, a period of 14 hours and 16 minutes.
6 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth M, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ship’s service generator number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer of the USS ACHERNAR.
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee; REED, J. D., FN, USN, AOL since 0745 this date.
1200 to 1600:
1250: Pursuant to BuMed form G dated 6 July 1949, RENSHAW, J. D., FN, 359 06 15 was transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Bremerton, Washington, for medical observation with records, bags and orders. 1300: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment: WATSON, M. T., SN, USN, offense: AOL for a period of 14 hours, 16 minutes. Awarded: warning. 1316: Helicopter UP30 airborne. 1400: Helicopter UP30 landed aboard.
1600 to 2400:
REED, J. D., FN, USN, reported aboard, AOL from 0745, to 1645, July 6,1949, a period of about 9 hours. 1650: Pursuant to verbal authority of ComTracRonONE, FULLINGTON, R. R., 308 31 80, PH2, USN, reported aboard for temporary additional duty, with bags, records and orders.
7 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth M, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer of the USS ACHERNAR.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0900: Helicopter UP30 airborne. 0945: Pursuant to ConServPac PO #3074, dated 28 June 1949, MORENO, Louis A. J., 361 95 01, USN, ME3, was transferred to Receiving Station, Seattle, Washington, for further transfer to ComNavFE for further orders as may be assigned. 1045: Helicopter UP22 airborne. WILLIAMS, Clifford (n), DKSA, USN, received multiple wounds, laceration on right upper arm, right chest and mid back at approximately 0200 this date. Man was brought from Seattle, Washington, by shore patrol to Dispensary, US Naval Station, pier 91, Seattle, and admitted to ward at 0345. Man states while returning to ship on authorized liberty, he was “knifed” by an assailant and robbed.
1200 to 1600:
1205: Helicopter UP22 landed on board. 1235: Helicopter UP22 airborne. 1405: Pursuant to ComServPac PO #3074, dated 28 June 1949, LEBLANC, Francis T., 276 48 52, SN, USN, was transferred with orders, records and baggage to US Naval Receiving Station, Seattle, Washington, for further transfer to Com 14 for further assignment. 1443: Helicopter UP22 landed aboard.
1600 to 2000:
1600: Started master gyro compass. 1631: Helicopter UP30 landed aboard.
2000 to 2400:
2010: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
8 July 1949
Smith Cove to Manchester, Seattle, Washington, and return
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth M, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer of the USS ACHERNAR.
0400 to 0800:
0435: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0600: Prepared to get underway. 0645: Set the special sea detail. 0647: Placed 6 main generators on the line with pilot house control. 0700: Underway from berth M, pier 91, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0720: All engines ahead, standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm. 0721; Set base course of 229° pgc, 230° T, 206° pstgc, and 203° psc. 0754: Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to go alongside dock.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0810: Moored port side to Manchester fuel docks, Manchester, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. 0817: Secured special sea and mooring detail. Secured the main engines. Set the regular in-port watch. 0831: Helicopter UP30 airborne. 0840: Commenced receiving 115 octane aviation gasoline. 0915: Completed receiving 2000 gallons of 115 octane aviation gasoline.
1200 to 1600:
1230: Commenced Captain’s lower deck inspection. 1300: Preparing to get underway. 1315: Secured from Captain’s lower deck inspection. 1338: Set special sea detail. 1343: Helicopter UP22 airborne. 1413: Helicopter UP22 returned aboard. 1433: Placed 6 main generators on the line with pilot house control.1443: Underway from oil docks, Manchester, Washington, with the Captain conning, the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1452: All engines ahead standard speed, 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1453: Set base course 061° T, 060° pgc, 041° pstgc and 041° psc. 1526: Maneuvering to go alongside dock. 1537: Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth M, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. 1547: Secured the main engines, secured the special sea detail and set the regular in-port watch.
1600 to 2400:
2325: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
9 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth H, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer of the USS ACHERNAR (AKA-52).
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0820: USS GEORGE CLYMER (APA-27) stood in and moored to berth 2, pier 90. 0900: Quarters for Captain’s inspection. 0915: Secured from Captain’s inspection. 1105: SOPA is ComBarex on USS GEORGE CLYMER.
1200 to 1600:
1305: Pursuant to BulPers letter Pers 6304A-AP-11 dated 7 June 1949, WILDS, J. H., SN, 347 49 70, USN, reported on board for duty with bags, records and transfer papers.
1600 to 2000:
1924: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 180004Z of June 1949, LOID J. H., SA, 302 21 01, reported on board for duty with bags, records and transfer papers.
2000 to 2400:
2015: Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
10 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth H, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBarex on USS GEORGE CLYMER (APA-27),
0400 to 0800:
0535: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 2400:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
11 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth H, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBarex on USS GEORGE CLYMER (APA-27),
0800 to 2000:
0800: Held quarters; no absentees. 0914: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkler system; conditions normal.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
12 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth H, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. Number 2 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. SOPA is ComBarex 49 on USS GEORGE CLYMER (APA-27),
0400 to 0800:
0500: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Prepared to get underway. 0815: Set the special sea and anchor detail. Placed 6 main generators on the line with pilot house control. 0820: Underway from berth H, pier 91, Smith Cove, for compass compensation. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0831: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to swing ship. 0855: Completed compass compensation. Proceeding to assigned berth. 0856: Commenced sounding fog signals in reduced visibility. 0930: Moored starboard side to berth 1, pier 90, Smith Cove, with 6 standard mooring lines. 0949: Secured the special sea detail. Secured the main engines. Set the regular in-port watch. 0955: Received telephone service from the dock.
1200 to 2400:
1414: ENS. H. S. HILLARD (SC), came aboard with $60,000 in cash for monthly allotted pay.
13 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 90, berth 1, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ship’s present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBarex 49 on USS GEORGE CLYMER (APA-27),
0800 to 2000:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
2000 to 2400: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
14 July 1949
Smith Cove and Bremerton, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.588, Long -122.574 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 90, berth 1, Smith Cove, Seattle Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBarex 49 on USS GEORGE CLYMER.
0400 to 0800:
1516: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0745: DOTSON, Billy G., SA, USN, reported aboard under shore patrol orders; charges are being forwarded by mail.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees, since 0745: DIXON, T. A., SA, 797 65 16, USN, reported on board, AOL since 0745 this date for a period of approximately 25 minutes, [and WARREN, W. L., FN, 230 67 29]. 0835: Helicopter UP30 airborne. 0848: Helicopter UP22 airborne. WARREN, W. L., FN, 230 67 29, reported on board, AOL since 0745 this date for a period of approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. 1000: Preparing to get underway. 1045: Set special sea detail. 1047: Placed 6 main engines on the line with pilot house control. 1116: Underway from berth 1, pier 90, Smith Cove. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1127: All engines ahead, standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. Base course is 325° T, 234° OCC [?] . 1136: Helicopter UP22 landed on the flight deck.
1200 to 2400:
1200: Commenced steering various courses to clear Rich Passage. 1202: Helicopter UP30 landed on flight deck. 1230: All engines stopped to receive pilot aboard. 1232: Pilot BEACHUM came aboard and assumed the conn, 1242: Maneuvering to go alongside assigned berth. 1247: Moored portside to berth 4B, Bremerton Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. 1300: Pilot BEACHUM left the ship. 1305: 92 midshipmen from USNA (US Naval Academy) came aboard. 1318: Underway from Bremerton Naval Shipyard. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1325: Commenced helicopter flight operations. Maneuvering to go alongside dock. 1441: Moored port side to berth G, pier 91, Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington, with six standard mooring lines.1516: Underway to shift berths. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1539: Moored starboard side to berth 1, pier 90, Smith Cove, with 6 standard mooring lines. 1545: Secured the special sea detail. Secured the main engines, set the regular in-port watch.
15 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 90, berth 1, [Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington] with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone and fresh water. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is on USS GEORGE CLYMER.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1240: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch181920Z of June 1949, RICHTER, H. E., SKC, 262 28 39, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, California, with bags, records and transfer papers.
16 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to berth 1, pier 90, Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBarex 49 on USS GEORGE CLYMER.
0400 to 0800:
0505: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 2000:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0915: Held quarters for Captain’s personnel inspection; no absentees. 1015: Completed Captain’s inspection.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Let fires die under number 2 boiler.
17 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 90, berth 1, US Naval Station, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBarex 49 on USS GEORGE CLYMER.
0400 to 0800:
0630: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 2000:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2010: Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
18 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 90, berth 1, US Naval Station, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBarex 49 on USS GEORGE CLYMER.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0907: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system. Conditions normal. 1100: Pursuant to BuPers letter Pers 4236-dj of 25 February 1949, LCDR. Rex E. UMBENHAUER, DCR, USNR-V (68) reported on board for training duty. 1100: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following: DOTSON, B. G., USN, offense: Conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline. Awarded: 30 hours of extra duty. McCLELLAN, J. W., ENFN, USN, offense: loss of ID and liberty cards, out of uniform. Awarded 10 hours’ extra duty.
1600 to 2000:
1910: Pursuant to Art. 5205, BuPers Manual, (1948), LASTER, William, W., TN, 357 70 35, USN, reported aboard for duty from the US Naval Hospital, Bremerton, Washington.
19 July 1949
Smith Cove, Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.628, Long -122.387
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 90, berth 1, US Naval Station, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBarex 49 on USS GEORGE CLYMER.
0400 to 0800:
0700: Helicopter UP30 airborne.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 1143: Prepared to get underway.
1200 to 1600:
1201: Helicopter UP30 returned aboard. 1207: Underway from pier 90, berth 1, Smith Cove, Washington, for Nome, Alaska. Captain has the conn with the Navigator on the bridge. All main generators on the line for propulsion, using various courses and speeds to clear the berth. 1209: Helicopter UP30 airborne. 1220: Made standard speed of 14 knots at 109 rpm. 1238: Helicopter UP30 returned aboard. 1240: Base course 000° psc, 001° T. 1245: Changed course to 351° T, 350° pgc, 332° pstgc. 1300: Passed Apple Cove Point abeam to port, distance 2½ miles. 1411: Changed standard speed to 12 knots at 92 rpm. 1418: Took station in column formation astern of the USS LST-1123, 600 yards, standard speed, 11 knots at 84 rpm. 1431: Took main generators 1 and 2 off the line. 1514: Changed course to 315° T, 314° pgc, 294° pstgc. 1525: Passed Point Wilson abeam to port, distance 2 miles. 1527: Changed course to 280° T, 279° pgc, 256° pstgc, and 254° psc. 1528: Captain held mast and awarded the following: TEAL, D. D., DKSN, 306 64 46, USN, offense: 1 hour unauthorized absence; awarded; 15 hours’ extra duty.
1600 to 1800:
1742: All engines stopped. Took generators 3 and 4 off the line. 1744: All engines ahead at standard speed.
1800 to 2000:
Passed Race Rocks Light abeam to starboard, distance 2 miles. 1900: Retarded ship’s clocks 1 hour to conform to +8 zone time. 1900: Changed course to 287° T, 286° pgc, 265° pstgc, 262° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2020: Changed course to 293° T, 292° pgc, 269° psc. 2247: Changed course to 295° T, 294° pgc, 271° pstgc, 270° psc. 2336: Passed Swiftsure Lightship abeam to port, distance 1½ miles
20 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 49.3, Long -127.75
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska, on base course 295° T, 294° pgc, 271° pstgc, at standard speed 11 knots, 84 rpm, with generators 5 and 6 on the line with pilot house control. Ships in company are: LST-1146, LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123, in column formation, distance 800 yards in order listed. USS BURTON ISLAND is 5th in column. CTU 53.9.3 in guide LST-1146. 0238: Changed course right to 315° T, 314° pgc, to clear shipping. 0320: Changed course left to 290° T 289° pgc, 235° pstgc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1015: Commenced exercising crew in general drills. Secured from general drills.
1200 to 2000:
1338: Changed course to 295° T, 294° pgc, 270° pstgc, 269° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2331: Changed speed to 6 knots, 45 rpm. 2344: Changed speed to 11 knots, 84 rpm.
21 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 50.76, Long -133.23
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska, on base course 295° T, 294° pgc, 270° pstgc, and 268° with generators 5 and 6 on the line with pilot house control. Standard speed is 11 knots at 84 rpm. Ships in company are: LST-1146, LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123, in column formation, distance 800 yards in order listed. USS BURTON ISLAND is 5th in column. CTU 53.9.3 in guide, LST-1146. Ship is in material condition “Baker”, maintaining a continuous radar watch. 0130: Changed course to 291° T, 290° pgc. 268° pstgc, and 265° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1800:
1717: Changed course to 286° T, 285° pgc, 261° pstcg, 258° psc.
1800 to 2400:
1900: retarded ship’s clocks to conform with zone +9 time.
22 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 51.95, Long -139.05
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska, in company with LST-1146, LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123, in column formation in order listed, distance 800 yards. USS BURTON ISLAND is 5th in column. CTU (Commander Task Unit) in guide LST. Base course 286° T, 285° pgc, 258° pstgc, 250° psc, at standard speed of 11 knots at 84 rpm, with main generators 5 and 6 on the line. Material condition “Baker” set.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1430: Commenced Captain’s lower deck inspection. 1530: Secured from Captain’s lower deck inspection. 1555: Changed speed to 6 knots at 45 rpm.
23 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 52.76, Long -144.56
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska, on base course 286° T, 285° pgc, 261° pstgc, and 268° with main generators 5 and 6 on the line. Standard speed is 11 knots at 84 rpm, in column formation. Ships in company LST-1146, LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123, in column formation, distance 800 yards, with USS BURTON ISLAND astern of LST-1123. Ships maintaining stations in column at 800 yards distance. Guide in LST-1146 with CTU 53.9.3. aboard.
0400 to 0800:
0655: LST-1123 sheered out of formation to starboard.
1800 to 2000:
1811: Changed course to 280° T, 279° pgc, 255° pstgc, 253° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2107: Changed speed to 6 knots, 84 rpm.
24 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 53.45, Long -148.13
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska, in company with LST-1146, LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123, in column distance 800 yards. USS BURTON ISLAND is 5th in column. CTU 53.9.3. in guide LST. Base course 290° T, 289° pgc, 255° pstgc, 253° psc, Standard speed of 11 knots at 84 rpm, with main engines 5 and 6 on the line. Material condition “Baker” set.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0820: Changed speed to 6 knots at 45 rpm. 0825: Changed speed to standard 11 knots at 84 rpm. 0830: Changed speed to 6 knots at 45 rpm. 0859: Changed speed to standard 11 knots at 84 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1215: Changed course to 274° pgc, 275° T, 250° pstgc, and 252° psc.
1800 to 2400:
1757: Changed speed to 6 knots at 45 rpm. 1835: Changed speed to 11 knots at 84 rpm. 1900: Retarded ship’s clocks 1 hour to conform to zone +10 time.
25 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 53.78, Long -153.0
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska, in company with Task Unit 53.9.3, consisting of LST-1146, LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123, and BURTON ISLAND in column respectively, at intervals of 800 yards. CTU 53.9.3 is aboard LST-1146. Base course is 275° T, 274° pcg, 250° pstgc, and 252° psc. Standard speed is 11 knots at 84 rpm with generators 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion. Maintaining a continuous surface radar watch. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0608: Changed speed to 6 knots at 45 rpm. 0650: Visibility decreased to 200 yards. 0718: Increased speed to 10.5 knots at 80 rpm to take position 500 yards on port beam of LST-1146. Making preparations for towing. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0748: On station 500 yards on port beam of LST-1146.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0811: Commenced maneuvering to take LST-1146 in tow. All other ships in company have reduced speed to steerageway. 0826: Messenger fired to LST-1146. 0642: Six-inch messenger to LST-1146 parted at end of towing cable. 0845: Starboard screw reported fouled by tow cable. 0850: Maneuvering on port screw only to clear LST-1146, in order to clear fouled screw. 0930: Lying to, clearing fouled screw. 0945: Received report of weekly test of magazine sprinkling system. Test satisfactory.
1200 to 1600:
1250: Cleared starboard screw of towing cable. Cable undamaged. 1255: Placed all main generators on the line for propulsion. 1300: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to take LST-1146 in tow. Executive officer at the conn. 1330: Captain assumed the conn. 1540: Passed tow line to LST-1146.
1600 to 2000:
Maneuvering as before on various courses and speeds to take LST in tow. 1614: Towing cable made fast by 1146. 1516: Commenced increasing speed slowly with 1146 in tow. 1630: Resumed base course. 1702: Changed course to 270° T, 269° pgc, 247° pstgc, 246° psc. 1714: Set standard speed at 11.2 knots at 85 rpm with numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines on the line. LST-1146 in tow with 1500 feet of 2-inch towing cable.
2000 to 2400:
2150: Towing bridle on LST-1146 parted; heaved in towing cable. 2224: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to take position ahead of 1146, in column. 1146 is guide. 2231: Took main engines off the line. 2232: Set standard speed at 5 knots at 38 rpm.
26 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 54.81, Long -155.6
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska, in company with Task Unit 53.9.3, consisting of LST-1146, LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123, in column formation at intervals of 800 yards with BURTON ISLAND as first ship. CTU 53.9.3 and guide in LST-1146. Base course is 270° T, 269° pgc, 247° pstgc, and 246° psc, with main engines 1 and 2 on the line for propulsion making 6 knots at 45 rpm. Standing continuous surface radar watch. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.”
0400 to 0800:
0415: Prepared to take LST-1146 in tow. 0445: Pulled out of formation. 0447: All engines stopped. Placed generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the line. 0511: Maneuvering to take position on port quarter of LST-1146. 0515: The Captain assumed the conn with the Executive Officer and Officer of the Deck on the bridge. 0540: The Captain shifted the conn to the after docking control station. 0540: Passed first messenger to LST-1146. 0622:Towing cable secured. Began taking STRAIN on the cable. 0645: All engines stopped to take generators 3 and 4 off the line. 0646: All engines ahead at 45 rpm. Commenced working up slowly to towing speed of 11.1 knots at 89 rpm. 0653: Slowed to 30 rpm. 1146: Reported chain stoppers tearing loose. 1146: Taking in chain to reshackle towing cable. 0730: 1146 reported towing cable secured. Commenced working up slowly to 11.1 knots at 85 rpm. Set base course 270° T, 269° pgc, 247° pstgc, and 245° psc. Towing 1146 with 500 yards of 2½-inch towing cable. 0743: Commenced sounding proper fog signals in reduced visibility.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0826: Reshackled connecting tow cable to anchor chain of LST-1146, when 1146 carried away and tow parted. 0827: Maneuvering to retrieve tow cable. 0844: Maneuvering to take position on port quarter of 1146. Captain assumed the conn, Executive Officer on the bridge. 0847: Placed main generators 5 and 6 on the line. 1004: Captain shifted conn to after docking control station. 1005: Passed first messenger to 1146. 1103: Towing cable secured to 1146. Commenced taking STRAIN on cable. 1115: Commenced working up slowly to towing speed of 10.7 knots at 81 rpm, with main generators 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the line. 1155: Towing cable taking heavy STRAIN. Reduced speed to 5 knots at 38 rpm. LST-1146 commenced making cable fast again.
1200 to 1600:
Underway as before. 1229: increased speed to 9.9 knots at 75 rpm.
1600 to 1800:
1623: Towing cable connections parted; reduced speed to 40 rpm. 1647: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to maintain position on port bow of LST-1146. 1711: All engines stopped, took main engines 3 and 4 off the line. 1712: Making 6.9 knots at 52 rpm with numbers 1 and 2 main engines. 1718: Commenced maneuvering to take position 500 yards on port quarter of 1146. 1755: All engines stopped to place generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line. 1756: All engines ahead at 60 rpm, maneuvering to come alongside 1146 to pass shot line.
1800 to 2000:
1805: The Captain assumed the conn. 1810: The Captain shifted the conn to the after docking control station. 1815: Shot line received from LST-1146. Commenced receiving messengers and hawsers from 1146. 1910: Commenced bending 2½-inch towing cable to 8-inch hawser from 1146. 1922: Commenced passing 2½-inch towing cable to 1146. 1936: Towing cable made fast to anchor chain of 1146.1942: The Captain shifted the conn to the bridge. 1945: Stopped paying out towing cable with 500 yards on deck. 1948: All engines stopped to take generators 5 and 6 off the line. 1949: All engines ahead for 7.3 knots at 55 rpm. Slowly working up to towing speed.
2000 to 2400:
2008: Reached towing speed of 8.7 knots at 65 rpm.
27 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 54.01, Long -160.31
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Seattle, Washington, to Nome Alaska, in company with LST-1146, LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123. Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines on the line. USS BURTON ISLAND has LST-1146 in tow in column formation in van with 1500 feet of towing cable out. Set standard speed at 8.7 knots at 65 rpm. Base course is 270° T, 269° pgc, 247° pstgc, 245° psc. CTU 53.9.3 aboard 1146.
0400 to 0800:
0700: Increased speed to 10.5 knots at 30 rpm to make 8 knots through the water.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0835: Captain held mast on BICKFORD, W. L., 329 98 72, SN, USN. Offense: absent without leave from 0800, 18 June 1949, to 0900, 18 June 1949. Punishment awarded: 15 hours’ extra duty. 0845: Captain held Meritorious Mast on WILLS, F. A., 302 12 46, SN, USN, and WATSON, M. T., 613 82 93, SN, USN, who were commended for work as life guards on July 1949, while diving operations were being conducted in the open sea. OTTO, W. H., 871 02 79, RE2, USN, was commended for diving operations in the open sea on July 1949, to remove a 2½-inch wire entangled in starboard screw while the ship was rolling through an arc up to 70°.
1200 to 2000:
1208: Changed speed to 10.9 knots at 83 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Changed course to 290° T, 289° pgc, 272° pstgc, and 274° psc. 2142: LST-1146 suffered steering casualty, changed course to 280° T, 279° pgc, and reduced speed to 10 rpm to prevent tow from carrying away. 2152: Increasing speed slowly to resume standard speed.
28 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 55.5, Long -165.61
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Seattle, Washington, to Nome Alaska, in company with Task Unit 53.9.3 consisting of LST-1146, LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123 in steaming column formation at intervals of 800 yards. Number 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines on the line. USS BURTON ISLAND has LST-1146 in tow, in column formation in van with 1475 feet of 2½-inch towing cable out to tow. Base course is 290° T, 289° pgc, 272° pstgc, 271° psc, with main engines 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the line for propulsion, making 10.9 knots at 83 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
0400: Passed Scotch Cap Light abeam to starboard, distance 3 miles. Entered Unimak Pass. 0448: Changed course to 320° T, 319° pgc, 307° pstgc, and 310° psc. 0504: Changed course to 344° T, 343° pgc, 335° pstgc, 334° psc. 0512: Changed speed to 10.5 knots. 0627: Changed speed to 10.9 knots at 83 rpm.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0951: Shifted main engines. Main generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the line. 1036: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds due to report of steering casualty on LST 1146. 1103: Changed speed to 10.5 knots at 80 rpm.
29 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 58.9, Long -167.28
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Seattle, Washington, to Nome Alaska, on course 344° T, 343° pgc, 335° pstgc, 334° psc, at 10.5 knots at 80 rpm, with main engines 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the line for propulsion. In company with LST-1146, LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123 in column formation with 1146 as guide. 1146 in tow with 1500 feet of tow cable out from USS BURTON ISLAND. CTU 59.9.3 aboard 1146. Material condition “Baker” set.
0400 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 0945: Increased speed to 10.9 knots at 83 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
Visibility decreased to 200 yards. Commenced sounding fog signals.
1600 to 1800:
1602: Changed course to 314° pgc, 315T, 305° pstgc, and 300° psc.
1800 to 2000:
1844: Changed course to 344° T, 343° pgc, 335° pstgc, 335° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2058: Changed base course to 012° T, 011° pgc, 006° pstgc, and 003° psc.
30 July 1949
Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska
Lat 62.78, Long -167.06
0000 to 0800:
Underway from Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska, in company with Task Unit 53.9.3. USS BURTON ISLAND in van towing LST-1146 (guide and flagship) with LST-1110, LST-1126, and LST-1123 in column astern. Base course 012° T, 011° pgc, 006° pstgc, and 003° psc. Standard speed 10.9 knots at 83 rpm, with main engines 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line. Ship in material condition “Baker”.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees.
1200 to 2000:
1303: Took main generators off the line. Making 7.9 knots at 60 rpm. 1314: Placed main generators 3 and 4 on the line. 1340: Changed speed to 12.4 knots at 95 rpm. 1358: Changed course to 024° T, 023° pgc, 017° pstgc, 013° psc. 1434: Changed speed to 11.8 knots at 90 rpm. 1515: Changed speed to 11.4 knots at 87 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
2250: Changed course to 350° T. Left formation, proceeding independently to assigned anchorage at various courses and speeds. The Captain has the conn, with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Set the special sea and anchor detail. 2334: All engines stopped. 2336: Anchored in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: Marks Air Force Base beacon 345° T, Snake River Jetty light 039° T. Placed main engines on 10-minutes standby. Secured the special sea and anchor detail. LST-1146 riding to the towing cable astern.
31 July 1949
Nome [to Point Barrow], Alaska
Lat 65.33, Long -168.25
0000 to 0400:
Anchored off Nome, Alaska, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to starboard anchor. Anchored on following bearings: Marks Air Field Base beacon 345° T, Snake River Jetty 040° T, distance 1500 yards. 900 feet of 2½-inch towing cable out to LST-1146. Ships present are LSTs 1110, 1123, 1126,1146, and USCGC NORTHWIND (WAG-282). SOPA is CTU 53.9.3 on LST-1146. 0135: Prepared to get underway; placed main generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the line with pilot house control. 0159: Underway, maneuvering on various courses and speeds to clear anchorage. Captain conning, with Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1225: All ships maneuvering to form column astern on USS BURTON ISLAND. LST-1146 (in tow), LSTs 1110, 1126, and 1123 in that order. 0207: Commenced paying out towing cable. 0208: Departed from assigned anchorage at Nome for Point Barrow, Alaska. Steadied on base course 258° pgc, 259° T, 240° pstgc and 239° psc. 0210: Increased towing speed to 10.9 knots at 83 rpm. 0215: Stopped paying out cable with 1475 feet on deck. 0230: The Officer of the Deck assumed the conn.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before. Changed speed to 11.1 knots at 85 rpm. 1430: Passed Sledge Island abeam to starboard, distance 4 miles. 0455: Changed course to 318° T, 317° pgc, 302° pstgc, 299° psc. 0707: Changed speed to 11.7 knots at 89 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees.
1200 to 2000:
1250: Changed course to 000° T, 359° pgc, 351° pstgc, 349° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2137: Changed speed to ⅓ for 3.7 knots at 27 rpm. Guide reported unidentified radar contact. 2147: Changed speed to 8 knots at 61 rpm. 2203: Changed speed to standard of 11 knots at 84 rpm.
LOGS FOR AUGUST 1949
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List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, August 1949:
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
R. D. McWETHY, LCDR, 6-14-49, Executive Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, 10-02-47, First Lieutenant
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
M. A. WODJAK, LTJG, 8-31-48, Assistant Engineering Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS, 4-2-48, Supply Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18-47, Electrical Officer
J. L. VAN DER GOORE, ChMach, 2-26-49, Main Propulsion Officer
M. L. WAITS, LT, 7-15-49, Disbursement and Supply Officer
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1 August 1949
Nome to Point Barrow, Alaska
Lat 69.13, Long -166.5
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route Nome, Alaska, to Point Barrow on base course 010° T, 009° pgc, 002° pstgc, 358° psc, with main engines 5 and 6 on the line. Standard speed 11 knots at 84 rpm. Steaming as a unit of Task Unit 53.9.3 with Commander Task Unit 53.9.3 and guide on LST-1146. Other ships in company ahead are LST-1123, 1126, 1110, maintaining distance of 800 yards. 0047: Scattered ice sighted by LST-1146. 0105: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to take station 2000 yards ahead of formation with 1146 bearing 170° T to keep Commander Task Unit informed of any ice contacts and conditions.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 0945: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system. 1000: Changed course to 048° T, 047° pgc, 040° pstgc, and 042° psc.
1200 to 2400:
1753: Speed zero. Took main generators 5 and 6 off the line. Placed main generators 1 and 2 on the line. 1754: Resumed standard speed.
2 August 1949
Nome to Point Barrow, Alaska
Lat 71.11, Long -158.06 [at 0800]
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Nome, Alaska, to Point Barrow, Alaska, on base course 048° T, 046° pgc, 037° pstgc, and 037° psc, with main generators 1 and 2 on the line, standard speed 11 knots, 84 rpm, as a unit of Task Unit 53.9.3 with Commander Task Unit 53.9.3 and guide on LST-1146. With LST-1110, 1126 and 1123 in column form 18. USS BURTON ISLAND maintaining station 20° on port bow of guide, distance 2000 yards. 0001: Changed course to 065° T, 063° pgc, 050° pstgc, and 054° psc. 0250: Sighted land bearing 147° T, distance about 16 miles.
0400 to 0800:
0547: Changed course to 070° T, 068° pgc, 045° pstgc, and 049° psc.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 0945: Prepared for anchoring. 0951: Proceeding independently at various courses and speeds to assigned anchorage. Captain is at the conn. Executive officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1038: Anchored in berth L, Point Barrow, in 13 fathoms of water with 50 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearing: aero beacon, 180° pgc, distance 2 miles.
1200 to 1600:
1350: Pursuant to Commander Task Unit 53.9.3 dispatch 021027Z, August 1949, the following members of Underwater Demolition Team ONE, completed their temporary additional duty on board and were transferred to LST-1110: LTJG Edwin P. SMITH, Jr, 42097, USN, officer in charge of detachment; BOHANNON, Everett C. Jr, BM3, 266 68 42, USN; FIELD, Elmer L., SN, 227 31 73, USN; MACK, William J., SA, 359 03 20, USN; OTTO, Walter H., BM2, 871 02 79, USN; ROBINSON, Kenneth W., SN, 351 46 99, USN; SURATT, John M, Jr, SN, 347 74 05, USN; WATSON, Martin T., SN, 613 82 93, USN, and WILLS, Francis A., SN, 302 12 46, USN. Completed off-loading 7 tons of explosives and accessories by small boat to LST-1110.
1600 to 2000:
1955: Lit fire under number 2 boiler.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Completed off-loading 1 ton of demolition explosives and accessories by small boat to LST-1126 for further transfer to USS GEORGE CLYMER.
3 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska
Lat 71.39, Long -156.53
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth L, Point Barrow, in 13 fathoms of water with 50 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearing: aero beacon, 180° pgc, distance 2 miles. Main engines 1, 2, 3, and 4 on 10-minutes notice. Number 1 ship service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: LSTs 1146, 1110, 1126 and 1123. SOPA is Commander Task Unit 59.9.3 on LST-1146.
0800 to 1800:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees.
1800 to 2000:
1910: Made preparations for getting underway. Tested main engines and all underway circuits. 1915: Hove to in short stay.
2000 to 2400:
Underway en route to Barter Island with main engines 3, 4, 5, and 6 on propulsion. Steering various courses to take station ahead of LST-1146 in safe waters. Captain has the conn. Executive officer and Navigator on the bridge. 2200: On station forward of port beam of LST-1146 keeping in 8½ fathoms of water. Base course109° T, 107° pgc, 084° pstgc, 086° psc. 2150: Entered loose pack ice. Steering various courses and speeds to clear heavy ice. During the 1200 to 1600 watch, USS GEORGE CLYMER, USS NECHES, USS UNION, and USS ACHERMAN stood up the coast from the westward, proceeded to the emergency anchorage east of Point Barrow, then returned and anchored in the regular anchorages immediately southwest of berth L and commenced unloading operations. SOPA Commander, Point Barrow Resupply Expedition, on USS GEORGE CLYMER.
4 August 1949
Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska
Lat 71.21, Long -154.56
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska, on base course 109° T, 107° pgc, 084° pstgc, and 086° psc. Main generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 paralleled for main propulsion and power. Ships in company are LST-1110 and 1146. CTU 53.9.3 on LST-1146. Steering various courses and speeds through loose pack ice, keeping 1146 on starboard quarter.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 0812: Commenced steering various courses and speeds to clear ice ahead of LSTs 1146 and 1110 alternately. 0952: Stopped main propulsion to check possible casualty (malfunction of machinery) reported by engineering officer of the watch. Starboard propeller shaft sheared between forward and after stern tube bearing. Propeller and stub shaft fell clear. 0959: Secured main generators 3 and 5. 1008: Main generators 2, 4 and 6 paralleled for main propulsion. 1040: Underway as before.
1200 to 1600:
1302: Launched helicopter for ice reconnaissance flight. 1321: Stopped all engines. 1349. Helicopter returned to ship. 1450: Maneuvering on easterly course to parallel LSTs 1146 and 1110, 4 miles on starboard beam. 1510: Stopped all engines. Lying to in loose ice pack to permit formation to come up from starboard quarter.
1600 to 1800:
1758: Anchored in 7½ fathoms of water with 15 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Secured number 6 generator and placed it on 5-minutes notice.
1800 to 2000:
1914: Helicopter UP22 took off on ice reconnaissance flight.
2000 to 2400:
2005: Helicopter UP22 returned on board. 2028: Prepared to get underway. 2029: Placed main engines 4 and 6 on the line. 2031: Underway en route to Barter Island, maneuvering in loose ice pack. 2058: Placed main generator 2 on the line and took main generator 4 off the line. 2100: Took main generator 6 off the line and placed main generator 4 on the line.
5 August 1949
Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska
Lat 70.76, Long -150.56
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska, on base course 108° T, 106° pgc, with main generators 2 and 4, paralleled for main propulsion and power. Number 1 ship service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships in company are LST-1146 and 1110. Commander Task Unit 53.9.3 on LST-1146. Steering various courses and speeds through loose pack ice, keeping 1146 on starboard quarter with LSTs on starboard beam.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Launched helicopter for ice reconnaissance flight.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 0820: Helicopter landed on board.
1200 to 1600:
1257: Helicopter UP22 took off for ice reconnaissance flight. 1331: Stopped port engine. 1349: Helicopter landed aboard. 1401: Stationed the anchor detail. 1402: Placed main generators 2 and 4 on 5-minutes standby notice. 1407: Anchored in 8 fathoms of water with15 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. 1550: Prepared to get underway. 1552: Underway on easterly course in loose pack ice with LST-1146 on starboard beam.
1600 to 2400:
1610: Officer of the Deck assumed the conn.
6 August 1949
Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska
Lat 70.36, Long -146.91 [at 0800]
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska, on base course 110° T, 108° pgc, 024° pstgc, and 026° psc, with engines 2 and 4 for propulsion. As a unit of Task Unit 53.9.3, Commander Task Unit is on LST-1146, with LST-1110 astern inshore. USS BURTON ISLAND keeping forward of port beam of 1146 and outside of 8-fathom curve. Steering various courses and speeds though loose pack ice. 0144: All engines stopped, preparing to anchor. 0154: Anchored in 8½ fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out to starboard anchor, with Stockton Islands bearing 225° T, distance 5 miles. 0200: Secured engines 2 and 4 and placed them on 30-minutes standby. 0221: Helicopter (UP22) airborne. 0345: Helicopter landed aboard.
0800 to 2400:
1800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees.
7 August 1949
Barter Island, Alaska [and at sea]
Lat 70.66, Long -148.21
[0000 to 1800 entries not available]
1800 to 2400:
Underway as before.
8 August 1949
Tigvariak Island [Lion Island] to Point Barrow, Alaska
Lat 71.2, Long -157.41
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route to Point Barrow, Alaska, on base course 292° T, maneuvering to follow leads in loose pack ice, making 110 rpm on the port shaft. Numbers 2, 4, and 6 generators on the line for propulsion.
0800 to 1800:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 0834: Set the special sea and anchor detail. 0840: The Captain assumed the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0852: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to anchorage off Point Barrow. 0908: Anchored in Point Barrow in 17 fathoms of water with 50 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. 1000 yards distant bearing 030° from USS GEORGE CLYMER (APA-27). 0910: Secured the special sea and anchor detail. Placed main generators 2, 4 and 6 on 15-minutes standby notice. 0915: Received report of weekly test of magazine sprinkling system. Test satisfactory. 1037: Set the special sea and anchor detail. Placed main generators 2, 4 and 6 on the line for propulsion with pilot house control. Commenced heaving in to short stay. 1046: Underway from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, in accordance with COMBAREX dispatch 081855Z. The Captain has the conn, with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Maneuvering to clear anchorage. 1055: Set base course 246° T, 244° pgc, 223° pstgc, and 220° psc. Standard speed is 14.5 knots, 114 rpm on port shaft. 1105: The Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 1109: All engines stopped. Shifted to motor room control. 1110: All engines ahead standard speed.
1800 to 2000:
Sighted unidentified ship bearing 075°, distance 15 miles.
2000 to 2400:
2120: Changed course to 222° T, 219° pgc, 200° pstgc, and 198° psc. 2225: Exchanged calls with USS SEMINOLE (AKA-104) 2320: USS SEMINOLE passed abeam to port, distance 5.4 miles.
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9 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 68.06, Long -167.35
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route singly from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on base course 222° T, 219° pgc, 200° pstgc, 198° psc. Making 10.5 knots, 114 rpm, on port screw, with main generators 2, 4 and 6 on the line for propulsion. Material condition “Baker” set.
0400 to 0800:
0614: Changed course to 190° T, 187° pgc, 169° pstgc and psc, with Cape Lisburne bearing 164° T, distance 18 miles. 0730: Passed Cape Lisburne abeam to port, distance 7.5 miles. Changed course to 203° T, 200° pgc, 184° pstgc, 182° psc.
0800 to 2000:
Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 0934: Sighted Point Hope Village bearing 180° T, distance 20 miles. 0937: Sighted Cape Hope Light bearing 153° T, distance 17 miles. 1024: Passed Point Hope Light abeam to port, distance 11 miles. 1028: Changed course to 191° T, 188° pgc, 172° pstgc and 172° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2349: Changed course to 175° T, 172° pgc, 156° pstgc, 157° psc.
10 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 63.58, Long -168.16
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on course 175° T, 172° pgc, 156° pstgc, 157° psc with main generators 2, 4, and 6 in use for propulsion. Making standard speed 10.5 knots, 114 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
0743: Changed course to 180° T, 178° pgc, 165° pstgc and psc.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees.
11 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 59.5, Long -167.56
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, cruising independently on course 180° T, 178° pgc, 185° pstgc, and 165° psc, with main generators 2, 4, and 6 in use for propulsion. Standard speed is 10.5 knots, 114 rpm on port shaft.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. Changed course to 166° T, 164° pgc, 148° pstgc, 147° psc. Standard speed 10.5 knots, 114 rpm on port shaft.
12 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 54.23, Long -165.23
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on course 166° T, 164° pgc, 148° pstgc, 147° psc with numbers 2, 4, and 6 main generators in use for propulsion. Standard speed 10.5 knots, 114 rpm, on port shaft.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 0820: Changed course to 158° T, 157° pgc, 139° pstgc, 143° psc.
1200 to 2000:
1342: Changed course to 108° T 107° pgc, 088° pstgc, 092° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2014: Changed course to 190° T, 108° pgc, 089° pstgc, and 093° psc.
13 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 52.23, Long -157.68
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on course 109° T, 108° pgc, 089° pstgc, 093° psc with main generators 2, 4, and 6 in use for propulsion. Standard speed 10.5 knots, 114 rpm on port screw. Material condition “Baker” set.
0800 to 2000:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 1046: Changed standard speed to 9.2 knots, 104 rpm on port shaft. 1129: Secured number 2 main engine.
2000 to 2400:
2020: Changed course to 115° T, 114° pgc, 092° pstgc and 091° psc.
14 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 50.83, Long -150.38
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route singly from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on course 109° T, 108° pgc, 089° pstgc, 093° psc with main generators 4, and 6 in use for propulsion. Standard speed 19.3 knots, 104 rpm on port shaft. Base course 115° T, 114° pgc, 092° pstgc and 091° psc.
0800 to 2000: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2005: Changed course to 119° T, 118° pgc, 085° pstgc, 098° psc.
15 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 48.51, Long -143.9
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on course 119° T, 118° pgc, 095° pstgc, 092° psc with numbers 4 and 6 main generators in use for propulsion. Standard speed 9.3 knots, 104 rpm on port shaft.
0800 to 1200: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees. 0840: Secured number 6 main engine, put number 2 main engine on the line. 1006: Changed course to 124° T, 123° pgc, 099° pstgc, 102° psc.
1200 to 2400:
1345: Commenced firing port 20mm battery at balloon targets. 1445: Ceased firing 20mm battery. 320 rounds of 20mm ammunition expended. No casualties.
16 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 45.88, Long -138.5
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on course 124° T, 123° pgc, 098° pstgc, 105° psc with numbers 2 and 4 main generators in use for propulsion. Standard speed 9.3 knots, 104 rpm on port shaft. 0100: Advanced ship’s clocks 1 hour to zone +9 time.
0800 to 1600:
Mustered crew on stations. No absentees.
1600 to 2400:
1655: Maneuvering at various rpm to take shaft vibration readings. 1706: Vibration test completed, resumed standard speed of 9.3 knots, 104 rpm.
17 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 43.21, Long -133.00
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on base course 124° T, 123° pgc, 099° pstgc, 104° psc. Standard speed 9.3 knots, 104 rpm on port shaft with main generators 2, and 4 in use for propulsion.
0400 to 0800:
Underway on course 124° T, 123° pgc, 101° pstgc, 109° psc.
0800 to 1200:
1045: Secured number 2 main generator and put number 6 main generator on the line.
1200 to 2000:
1245: Held quarters for muster. No absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2015: Set course 134° T, 133° pgc, 113° pstgc.
18 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 40.16, Long -128.33
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route singly from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on base course 134° T, 133° pgc, 113 pstgc, at standard speed of 9.3 knots, 104 rpm on port shaft. Number 4 and 6 generators on line for main propulsion. 0100: Advanced clocks 1 hour to conform to zone +8 time.
0400 to 0800:
0415: Sighted light bearing 145° T, distance 9 miles, identified as USCGC ESCANABA (WPG-64) [WHEC-64]. 0435: Passed ESCANABA abeam to starboard, distance 5.5 miles.
0800 to 1800:
0830: All engines stopped. Replaced main generator number 4 with number 2. 0831: All engines ahead standard speed. 0847: All engines stopped. Replaced main generator number 2 with number 4. 0843: All engines ahead standard speed.
1800 to 2400:
1930: Changed course to 132° T, 131° pgc, 111° pstgc.
19 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 36.85, Long -123.95
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route singly from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on base course 132° T, 131° pgc, 112° pstgc, and 115° psc, with main generators 4 and 6 in use for propulsion. Standard speed 9.3 knots, 104 rpm on the port shaft.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. No absentees.
1200 to 1800:
1400: Conducted Captain’s inspection of lower decks and storerooms. 1455: Commenced firing 20mm battery at balloon targets. 1540: Completed firing 20mm battery, having expended 750 rounds of 20mm ammunition.
1800 to 2400:
1925: Changed course to 130° T, 129° pgc, 113° pstgc, 117° psc.
20 August 1949
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California
Lat 34.06, Long -119.36
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Long Beach, California, on base course 130° T, 129° pgc, 114° pstgc, 118° psc, with numbers 4 and 6 generators in use for propulsion. Standard speed 9.3 knots, 104 rpm on port shaft.
0400 to 0800:
0430: Changed course left to 105° T, 104° pgc, 128° pstgc. 0535: Changed course right to 125° T, 124° pgc,109° pstgc. 0640: Changed course left to 110° T, 109° pgc, 092° pstgc.
0800 to 1200:
1010: Commanding Officer held mast on OLSEN, Norman G., 575 25 55, NE2, USN, and awarded the following punishment: summary court-martial. Offense: sleeping on watch and failure to carry out orders.
1200 to 1600:
1202: Changed course to 114° T, 113° pgc, 097° pstgc and 099° psc. 1400: Held quarters for Captain’s inspection of personnel. 1430: Secured from Captain’s inspection.1543: Sighted Point Vicente Light bearing 090° T, distance 4 miles. 1555: Passed Point Vicente abeam to port.
1600 to 2000:
1615: Changed course to 090° T, 089° pgc, 071° pstgc, and 073° psc. 1645: All engines stopped. Placed main generator number 2 on the line. 1647: All engines ahead at standard speed, with pilot house control. 1650: Set the special sea detail. 1656: Commenced steering various courses and speeds to assigned anchorage. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1710: Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: channel buoy 163° T, Long Beach breakwater light 283° T, Hotel Riviera tower 041° T. 1715: Secured the special sea detail. Secured all main generators. Set the regular in-port watch. 1720: Let fires die out under boilers number 1 and 2. 1730: Pursuant to ComNine letter ND9/317645/(MC), serial 112-26237-49, dated 10 May 1949, LCDR Rex E. UMBENHAUER, (DCR), USNR-V, was transferred to Headquarters, Ninth Naval District, Great Lakes, Illinois, having completed his annual training duty.
2000 to 2400:
2115: Pursuant to ComBarex dispatch 110100Z of August 1949, to CTU 53.9.3, the following men were received on board from USCGC NORTHWIND (WAG-282), with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts, for resumption of regular station and duties: NABORS Jabe C., 272 17 12, ENC, USN; ROWLAND, Willliam J., 266 65 14, EN1, USN; MacLEOD, John Donald, 557 81 45, EN2, USN; HENDRICKS, Elmer Ross, 915 31 84, EN2, USN; ELLIOTT, Charles Walter 629 98 58, EN3, USN; SIRACUSA, Charles (n), 944 59 02, EN3, USN; GAZICA, Thomas Jr, 791 36 55, EN3, USN; BRADFORD, Dennis O’Nial, 641 24 07, EN3, USN; ALLSOBROOK, Charles, 269 63 09, EN3, USN; HYLAND, Robert Eugene, 785 43 25, EN3, USN, and LAIRD, Richard H., 990 65 69, AGAN, USN.
21 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water, mud bottom with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: channel buoy 163° T, Long Beach breakwater light 203° T, and Hotel Riviera tower 041° T. Ships present: various units of US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA (CA-75). 0027: Pursuant to ComServPac TAD Order #20 of 5 January 1949, as modified by ComServPac dispatch 042036Z of 5 February 1949, DAMRON, Charles R., 577 01 87, RM3, USN, reported aboard for duty with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts, from US Naval Training Center, San Diego, California.
0400 to 0800:
Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations. No absentees.
1600 to 2400:
Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
22 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water, mud bottom with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: channel buoy 163° T, Long Beach breakwater light 203° T, and Hotel Riviera tower 041° T. Ships present: various units of US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA (CA-75). Number 3 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0445: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters. No absentees. 0830: Preparing to get underway. Set the special sea and anchor detail. 0842: Placed main generators 2, 4, and 6 for propulsion. 0848: Underway from berth P-1 for test of main generators. The Captain has the conn, with the Executive Officer on the bridge. 0912: Passed Long Beach sea buoy abeam to starboard. 0914: Steering various courses and speeds for repair trials. 0936: Completed engine trials. 0953: Preparing to anchor. Anchored in berth 43, Long Beach Harbor, in 9 fathoms of water with 40 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearings: hotel 338° T, breakwater light 346° T and channel buoy 282° T. 1005: Secured the special sea and anchor detail. Secured the main engines. Set the regular in-port watch. 1050: Ammunition lighter came alongside to port. Commenced unloading ammunition.
1200 to 1600:
1200. Completed off-loading ammunition. 1300: YTB-364 cleared ammunition lighter from port side. 1305: Pursuant to PacFlt letter 271-48 of 22 August 1949, HALL, R. S., 262 95 69, EM1, USN, and LARSON, A., 329 54 81, FC2, USN, reported on board for duty. 1310: Prepared to get underway to shift from berth 43 to berth P-1 anchorage. 1337: Anchored in 7 fathoms of water in berth P-1, with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: #4 buoy 166° T, breakwater light 285° T, hotel 040° T. 1340: Secured main engines. 1500: YOG-87 secured alongside port side preparatory to taking off fuel oil.
1600 to 2400:
Commenced pumping fuel oil to oil barge. 1625: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE letter serial 2833 of 4 August 1949, McGEE, V. C., 364 58 51, YNSN, reported on board for duty.
23 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor on the following bearings: #4 buoy 166° T, breakwater light 285° T, hotel 040° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present; SOPA is ComBatCruPac in USS HELENA. Number 3 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Pumping fuel oil into YOG-87, moored alongside port side.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster. No absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1355: Completed transferring fuel oil to YOG-87. 1400: YOG-87 cast off from port side. 1410: Preparing to get underway. 1401: Set the special sea and anchor detail. 1406: Put main generators 2, 4, and 6 in use for propulsion with pilot house control. 1410: YOG-87 cast off to port. 1414: YTB-539 and YTL-583 moored alongside to starboard. Pilot JORGENSON came aboard. 1418: Underway from berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor. The pilot has the conn, with the Captain, Executive Officer and Officer of the Deck on the bridge. Steering various courses and speeds on the port shaft to enter Naval Shipyard. 1435: Maneuvering to go alongside assigned berth. 1443: Moored portside to berth 31, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines doubled and secured. 1446: The pilot left the ship. 1447: YTB-539 and YTL-583 cast off from alongside. 1449: Secured the special sea and mooring detail. Secured the main generators. Set the regular in-port watch.
24 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, 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 Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Held quarters for muster. No absentees.
25 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, 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 ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster, absentee: SONNENBERG, Richard A., 315 56 96, FN. 0902: The summary court-martial, of which LCDR Robert D. McWETHY, USN, is senior member, met for the trial of Norman G. OLSEN EN2, USN. 1049: Summary court-martial in the [case of] Norman G. OLSEN was adjourned. 1130: Captain held mast in the case of CAPRITTO, A. J., 276 55 64, YNSN, USN. Offense: slow in carrying out orders. Punishment: 10 hours’ extra duty.
1200 to 2400:
1330: Pursuant to ComServPac PersOrd, #3419 dated 15 July 1949, LASTER, William W., 357 70 35, TN, USN, was transferred to Long Beach Receiving Station, Long Beach, California, for leave and further transfer to FFT ComNav FE, FURAS to shore base or ship not rotated.
26 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone service, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 2400:
0800: Quarters for muster, absentee: SONNENBERG, Richard A., FN, 315 56 96, USN, AOL since 0745 August 25, 1949. 0805: Pursuant to US Naval Receiving Station, Seattle, Washington, Standard Transfer Order #3754, dated 16 August 1949, WARREN, Roy Levi, 379 24 72, CSC, USN, reported aboard for duty with bag, baggage and records.
27 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, air, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations: No absentees. SONNENBERG, R. A., FN, USN, returned absent over leave since 0745, 25 August 1949.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations: No absentees. 0900: The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishment as follows: SONNENBERG, R. A., FN, AOL 48 hours, punishment: deck court. 0930: Held Captain’s inspection of lower decks.
28 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone services from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations, no absentees.
29 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone services from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Piped quarters for muster, absentee: LAIRD, Richard H., 990 56 69, AGAN, USN, AOL from 0800 this date.
30 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone service, fresh and salt water from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is CamBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0710: Pursuant to Fleet Support Office speedletter serial 2032/aqe date 22 August 1949, JAMISON, Harry (n), 263 79 05, QM3, USN, was transferred to US Naval Base, Los Angeles, at Long Beach, California, for temporary duty in connection with signal tower duties. Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0820: A deck court [convened by] LCDR Donald A. BENDINELLI, USN, met to try the case of SONNEBERG, Richard A. 315 56 96, and adjourned at 8.30.
1200 to 1600:
1500: ENS Herbert S. HILLARD (sc) USN left the ship on ten days' leave. 1515: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE Dispatch 27 1849Z of August 1949, GAZICA, Thomas Jr. 791 36 55 EN3 USN, was transferred to US Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, for instructions on GBS-8 type diesel engines. 1530: BULLIS, H.E. 29301, Shop 38, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, was injured aboard this vessel while working on 5-inch gun mount.
31 August 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0845: Pursuant to Fleet Support Office speedletter serial 2081/aqe dated 29 August 1949, DAMRON, Charles R., 577 01 87, RM3, was transferred to Fleet Support Administration Building for temporary additional duty in connection with Naval Base Radio. 0855: Pursuant to BuPers Manual C-10304 (1) 1948, BICKFORD, Willard L., 329 93 72 SHSN, USN, and DUVALL, George H. Jr, 791 01 88, SA, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, for processing and discharge. 0900: Pursuant to BuPers Manual article C-10304 (1) 1948, BRANYON, Creighton K., 269 36 66, RM3, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, for processing and discharge.
1200 to 2000:
1200: Pursuant to Fleet Support Office speedletter, serial 2035/aqe, dated 22 August 1949, TOWLE, George E., 312 00 96, BM3, USN, was transferred to Shore Patrol Headquarters, Fleet Landing, Long Beach, California, for temporary additional duty as Shore Patrol, for the period of 31 August 1949 to 29 September 1949. Pursuant to Fleet Support Office speedletter, serial 2030/aqe, dated 22 August 1949, Ch Bosn SCHMITZ, K. J., 415976, USN, was transferred to Shore Patrol Headquarters, Long Beach, temporary additional duty for the period of 1 September 1949 to 29 September 1949. 1245: Pursuant to ComServPac Pers Ord3507 dated 25 July 1949, JOHNSON, Robert R., 318 24 90, BMC, USN, was transferred to Receiving Station, Long Beach, for further transfer to ComNav FE for assignment to shore base or ship not rotated for duty.
2000 to 2400:
2010: LAIRD, Richard H., 990 56 69, AGAN, USN, reported aboard, AOL since 0745, August, 29, 1949, for a period of 2 days, 12 hours and 25 minutes.
LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1949
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List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, September 1949:
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
R. D. McWETHY, LCDR, 6-14-49, Executive Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, 10-02-47, First Lieutenant
H. L. CRAIN, LT, 9-1-49, Engineering Officer
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
M. A. WODJAK, LTJG, 8-31-48, Assistant Engineering Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS, 4-2-48, Division Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18-47, Electrical Officer
J. L. VAN DER GOORE, ChMach, 2-26-49, Main Propulsion Officer
M. L. WAITS, LT, 7-15-49, Disbursement and Supply Officer
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1 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1335: LT CRAIN, Harold T., 294659/1100, USN, reported aboard for duty. 1400: Captain’s mast, awarded: LAIRD, Richard H., 990 56 69, AGAN, USN, sentence: 20 days’ loss of liberty.
2 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 1020: The following men reported for duty pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter 3071, 25 August 1949: PAGANO, John J., 372 82 46, HM3, USN; LUCY, James P., 988 04 76, HM3, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1515: Published the findings and sentence of the summary court-martial in the case of OLSEN, N. G., 575 27 55, EN2, USN: findings: guilty; sentence: to be reduced to the next inferior rating. Approved by convening authority and immediate superior in command.
3 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0900: Conducted Captain’s inspection of lower decks and living spaces.
4 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty sections on stations; no absentees.
5 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, 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 ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty sections on stations; no absentees.
6 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, 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 ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered duty sections on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2000:
1215: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 292329Z of August 1949, KALSCHWUER, Raymond B., SKC, 323 47 17, USN, was transferred to USS KASKASKIA, (AO-27) with bag, baggage, pay accounts and records, for duty. 1240: Crew at quarters to publish ship’s Order #53, precautions concerning coating of heeling and trimming tanks (Saran Resin Application.) 1305: Pursuant to Article C-10304, BuPers Manual 1948, SILVA, Anthony (n), 662 31 72 BM3, USN, was transferred to Receiving Station, Long Beach, with bag, baggage, pay accounts and records for processing and discharge. 1340: Pursuant to BuPers letter. Pers 6305-MO-15 over MM 5752755 dated 6-24-49, OLSEN, Norman G., 575 27 55, USN, was transferred to Staff’s Headquarters, 3rd Naval District, with bag, baggage, pay accounts, and records for duty with the USS SNIDER DE-745. 1345: Pursuant to BuPers letters Pers 6305-M-35 over 266-65-14 dated 7-5-49 with first endorsement by Com PRNC dated 7-11-49, ROWLAND, William Joseph, 266-65-14, EN1, USN, was transferred with bag, baggage, pay accounts, and records to US Naval Proving Grounds, Dahlgren, Virginia, for duty.
2000 to 2400:
2220: Pursuant to BuPers letters Pers 636-ONJ-1 dated 9 February 1949, KAHOUN, Wilbert Nathaniel, 984 35 46, EN2, USN, reported on board with bag, baggage, pay accounts and records for duty.
7 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, and telephone, fresh and salt water from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees 0800: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 022346Z of September 1949, LAURIE, William Edward, 212 64 46, GM1, USN, was transferred with bag, baggage, pay accounts and records to USN School (Mine Warfare) Yorktown, Virginia, for course of instruction. 1130: THOMAS, Jacob J., CS3, USN, 284 00 84 re-enlisted on board ship for a period of 4 full years.
Navigator, LT H. M. JAMES, left the ship on leave. Executive Officer acting as Navigator in his absence.
8 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water, telephone, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters; no absentees.
1600 to 2400:
1930: DAVIS, R.J., SN, USN, wounded in right thigh by .45 caliber automatic pistol, serial #1657486, in custody of TANT, H. A., BM3, USN, then acting as Petty Officer of the Watch. Pistol was being held by AURICH, H. B., USN, at the time of the gunshot. Davis was acting as fire watch, port heeling tank. Davis removed to sick bay. Ambulance from Naval Shipyard Dispensary called. Ambulance arrived and took Davis to Dispensary.
9 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
0945: DAVIS, R. H., 318 17 08, SN, USN, transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, with bags, records and transfer papers in accordance with BuMed Form G, dated 8 September 1949.
10 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. Captain returned to the ship from 3 days’ leave.
11 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, light and power, and telephone from the dock. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
12 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, light and power, and telephone from the dock. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1535: Captain’s mast in the case of TANT, H. A., 790 25 58, BM3, USN: leaving watch station without being properly relieved; awarded summary court-martial.
13 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA. 0030: LOID, J. H., 302 21 01, SN, USN, reported on board under arrest of US Naval Base Guard, US Naval Station, Long Beach, with the following charges: direct disobedience of a lawful order, and resisting arrest.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
14 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered the crew at quarters with the following absentee: LENNEAR, L. V., SD3, 555 55 49, USN. LENNEAR returned on board, having been AOL from 0745 this date, period of 1 hour, 18 minutes.
1200 to 2400:
1520: Pursuant to Article C-5205, BuPers Manual, GAMBRELL, R. E., TN, USN, reported on board for duty from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, with bags, records and transfer papers.
15 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving electricity, fresh and salt water, steam, and telephone services from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0835: Pursuant to BuPers Desp. 251209Z of August 1949, LT W. T. MORRISON, 294331, USN, detached. 0915: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment: LOID, James Harold, 302 21 01, SN, USN; offense: resisting arrest, disobedience of orders; punishment: 20 hours’ extra duty.
1200 to 2400:
1600: Pursuant to BNPM, Article V-10301, SONNENBERG, Richard Albert, FN, USN, 315 56 96, was transferred this date to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach.
16 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving electricity, fresh and salt water, steam, and telephone services from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters with the following absentees: KENNEDY, Thomas M., 275 86 17, SN, USN; DELANEY, John (n), 722 39 55, TN, USN; SMITH, Clifford E., 293 25 05, SN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0915: The summary court-martial, of which LCDR Robert D. McWETHY is senior member, met at 0913 to try the case of TANT, Herbert Alford, SN, USN, 790 25 58, adjourned at 0950. 1000: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch serial 141707Z of 15 September 1949, FLEMING, E., IC2, 383 15 31, was transferred this date to USS BAYFIELD (APA-33). Pursuant to Com 11 ND 1st endorsement P16-3 (10) KID-112/ON serial 7042 of 24 August 1949, LENNEAR, Leo V., 555 55 49, SD3, USN, was transferred this date to CO US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach.
1200 to 2400:
1205: Pursuant to BuMed Form G dated September 19, 1949; SINCLAIR, George S., 890 03 59, SN, USN, was transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, with bags, records and transfer papers.
17 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: DELANEY, J. Jr, TN, 722 39 55, USN, AOL since 0745 September 16, 1949. 0845: Pursuant to Art. C-10304, BuPers Manual 1948, HYLAND, Robert Eugene, 785 43 75, EM3, USN, was transferred with bag, baggage, pay accounts and orders to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, for processing and discharge. 0854: Exercised Rescue and Salvage Party. 0858: Secured Rescue and Salvage Party. 0935: Held inspection of berthing and messing spaces. 0955: Secured inspection.
1200 to 2400:
1245: Pursuant to BuMed Form G, dated 17 September 1949, HENNESSEY, Raymond Wilson, AG3, 990 49 93, USN, was transferred to Naval Hospital, Long Beach, for treatment. 1520: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 011340Z of September 1949 (B) ComServRon ONE speedletter, serial 3182 dated 3 September 1949, BLAUVELT, Fred R., SOSN, 558 72 44, USN, and MITCHELL, Martin K., SOSA, 344 90 72, USN, reported on board with bag, baggage, pay accounts and records for duty from US Fleet Sonar School, San Diego, California, via the USS WARRICK, (AKA-89).
18 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA. 0230: DELANEY, John Jr, TN, 722 39 55, USN, reported aboard, AOL since 0745, 16 September 1949, a period of 1 day, 19 hours and 45 minutes.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees. 1000: Published the findings of the summary court-martial in the case of TANT, Herbert Alford, 790 25 58, BM3, USN. Findings: guilty. Sentence remitted by convening authority and immediate superior in command.
19 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: BAUCOM, Omer E. Jr, 351 38 39, SN, USN, CLEMENTI, Louis (n), 372 85 97 SN, USN, and McCLELLAND, Johnnie Jack, 671 17 13, SHSN, USN. 1000: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 151630Z dated 15 September 1949, JOHNSON, Gerald L., 555 84 70, RM2, USN, was transferred to USS PIEDMONT (AD-17), FURAS, ComDesPac, with bags, baggage, pay accounts and records. The Captain held at mast at 1000 mast, in the case of DELANEY, John Jr, TN, 722 39 55, USN, offense: AOL. Awarded: deck court. Lit fires under number 1 heating boiler. 1130: Let fires die under number 1 heating boiler.
1200 to 2400:
1430: Pursuant to ComAirPac dispatch 142134Z of September as modified by 160135Z, DIERKING, Dwayne David, 568 71 25, RMSN, USN; RABIN, Edward Irving, 339 90 39, RMSN, USN; and ZALLMAN, Frederick Walter, 302 65 39, RMSN, USN, reported on board this date for duty.
20 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water, from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters. Absentee: ARAGON, Albert L., 373 00 74, SA, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0847: A deck court, LCDR Donald A. BENDINELLI, USN, met to try the case of DELANEY, John Jr, TN, USN, and adjourned at 0900. 0920: Pursuant to ConServRonONE speedletter serial 3244 dated 7 September, 1949, LARSON, Allen (n), 329 54 91, FC2, USN, was transferred to the USS HECTOR (AR-7) for duty. Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter serial 3261, dated 8 September 1949, LYONS, Maurice D., 617 84 95, RM2, USN, was transferred to Com First Task Fleet Flag ALLOW [?] on board USS CURTISS (AV-4) for temporary additional duty in connection with Operation MIKI. 0940: Pursuant to Bureau of Naval Personnel Manual, Article C-10301, BILLINGS, Joseph Gale, 280 60 80, SN, USN, was transferred to US Navy Receiving Station, Long Beach, for processing and discharge.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: BAUCOM, O. E., SN, USN; offense: AOL 12 hours, 30 minutes, from 0745, 19 September 1949; awarded 10 hours’ extra duty; CLEMENTI, L. (n), SN, USN, awarded 20 hours’ extra duty. 1500: Published findings and sentence in the case of DELANEY, John Jr, TN, USN, by deck court. Offense: AOL 2 days from 16 September 1949. Findings: specification proved by plea; sentence: 5 days’ confinement and loss of pay at $10.00 per month, total amounting to $30.00.
1600 to 2400:
1935: McCLELLAND, Johnnie J., ENFN, USN, returned on board, having been over leave for 35 hours, 50 minutes, from 0745, 19 September 1949.
21 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, 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 present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; absentee: DIXON, T. A. SA, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0845: DIXON, T. A. SA, USN, returned on board, having been AOL from 0745 this date, a period of 1 hour. 0900: Captain held mast on McCLELLAND, Johnnie J., 671 17 13, ENFN, USN. Offense: AOL for a period of 1 day and 12 hours. Punishment: bad conduct discharge for violation of probation (Sentence of SCM approved by ISIC on 7 April 1949) in accordance with Art. 476 NCB.
1200 to 2400:
1250: Pursuant to Article C-10314(7) BuPers Manual and Section 476 NCB, McCLELLAND, Johnnie Jack., 671 17 13, ENFN, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station with bags, baggage, pay accounts, and records for a bad conduct discharge.
22 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, 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 present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Preparing to move into drydock. 0915: Pilot A. S. TEAGUE came aboard. 0930: Set mooring detail. 0920: YTB-509 and YTL-563 came alongside to starboard. 0953: Underway from berth 31. Pilot TEAGUE has the conn with the Captain and Officer of the Deck on the bridge. 1006: Bow passed over sill of drydock. 1008: Pilot TEAGUE left the ship. 1009: Cast off YTB-509 and YTL-563. Ship moving slowly into drydock. 1030: Secured ship over keel blocks. 1032: Secured the mooring detail. 1145: Received steam, electricity, fresh and salt water and telephone service from the dock.
1200 to 2400:
1555: Pursuant to BuNavPers Manual 1948, Part C-5205, DAVIS, Richard S., 318 17 08, SN, USN, reported on board for duty from the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach.
23 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Drydocked in graving dock 2, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0930: Pursuant to CO letter serial 4724/MM dated 23 September 1949: ZALLMAN, Frederick W., 302 56 39, RMST, USN was transferred on Temporary Additional Duty to Fleet Support Office, Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach. 1115 Pursuant to CO letter serial 432 dated 25 August 1949: TOWLE, George E., BM3, LUSN, returned on board after completion of Temporary Additional Duty in connection with Shore Patrol.
1200 to 2400:
1300: DAMRON, C. R. 577 01 87, RM3, USN, reported on board to resume regular duties; Temporary Additional Duty completed. 1350: Pursuant to USS HECTOR (AR-7) and ComServRon ONE Standard Transfer Order #593-49 dated 23 September 1949, HUMPHREY, W. N. [HUMPHERY in log-book], UN, 940 92 75, SK3, and BRODIE, J. J., 890 92 78, FCSN, USN, reported on board for duty with bags, baggage, pay accounts and records.
24 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Drydocked in graving dock 2, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving salt and fresh water, steam, light and power from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: WILLIAMS, C., (n) 570 69 15, DKSN, USN; ROBERTSON, J. W., 296 84 27, FA, USN; STRAIN, T. V. 361 25 96, FN, USN. 0900: Pursuant to NavMed Form G, dated September 24, 1949, HALL, R. S., 262 95 69, EM1, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, for treatment. 0922: ROBERTSON and STRAIN returned to the ship over leave since 0745, 24 September 1949, a period of 1 hour, 37 minutes.
25 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Drydocked in graving dock 2, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
26 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Drydocked in graving dock 2, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
1045: Pursuant to ComServPac Personnel Order #4198, dated 15 September 1949, FERGUSON, Paul W. 342 19 46, RMC, USN, was transferred to the US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, FFT. 1110: Pursuant to ComServPac Personnel Order #4214, dated 17 September 1949, TOWLE, George E., 312 00 96, BM3, USN, was transferred to the US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach FFT.
27 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Drydocked in graving dock 2, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone service, fresh and salt water from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 1200:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1410: The Captain held mast this date in the case of BANKO, N., EN3, USN, and assigned the following punishment: deprivation of liberty for a period of 4 days.
28 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, 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 present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0835: Pursuant to BuPers Manual Article C-10301-1948, DIXON, Teddy A., 797 65 16, SA, USN, was transferred with bag, baggage, records and pay account to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, for discharge.
1200 to 2400:
1315: WAITS, M. L. 98910, LT USN, returned aboard with $30,000 official funds from the bank of N.O.B., Long Beach.
29 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, 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 present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0838: Pursuant to C.O. order AGB/1 P16-4 MM, BRADSHAW, William F., 625 33 18, QMSN, USN, left the ship on TAD. Orders to report to US Naval Base, Long Beach.
LT H. M. James, USN, returned from leave and assumed his duties as Navigator.
30 September 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 3, berth 31½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, light and power and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0830: Pursuant to Fleet Support Office speedletter serial 2035 AQE dated 29 August 1949 and endorsements, CH’BOSN K. J. SCHMITZ, 415 976/7130, returned to the ship for duty, temporary duty as Shore Patrol completed. 0835: Pursuant to Fleet Support Office speedletter serial 2209 dated 26 September 1949, ENS H. B. STURTEVANT Jr, 498 455 USN, left the ship to report to senior patrol officer, Shore Patrol Headquarters, Fleet Landing, Long Beach, California, for temporary duty with the Shore Patrol in Long Beach, San Pedro area. 0835: Pursuant to Fleet Support Office serial 2212 dated September 26, 1949, SCOTT C. (n) 634 01 66, EN3, USN, left the ship to report to the senior patrol officer, Fleet Landing, Long Beach, California, for temporary additional duty as Shore Patrol.
LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1949
[Title page]
List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, October 1949:
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
R. D. McWETHY, LCDR, 6-14-49, Executive Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, 10-02-47, First Lieutenant
H. L. CRAIN, LT, 9-1-49, Engineering Officer
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
R. L. MORRISETTE, LT, 10-26-49, Navigator
M. A. WODJAK, LTJG, 8-31-48, Assistant Engineering Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS, 4-2-48, Division Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18-47, Electrical Officer
J. L. VAN DER GOORE, ChMach, 2-26-49, Main Propulsion Officer
M. L. WAITS, LT, 7-15-49, Disbursement and Supply Officer
1 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving telephone, steam, electricity, fresh and salt water from the yard. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0845: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
2 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone services from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Mustered duty section on station; no absentees.
1600 to 2400:
1850: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter serial 3325 of September 1949, MAGISTRINI, S. P., 375 91 50, BMC, USN, reported on board for duty from US Naval Training Station with baggage, records and accounts.
3 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone services from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: VEITH, Albert J., GM3, USN, AOL from 0730 this date.
1200 to 1600:
1310: Pursuant to ComServPac letter P16-3/00 serial T-8, dated September 30, 1949, CDR Jack E. GIBSON, 79416/1100, USN, left the ship for TAD aboard USS ELDORADO (AGC-11), San Diego, California.
1600 to 2400:
1943: VEITH, Albert J., GM3, USN, reported aboard, AOL since 0745 this date, a period of 11 hours and 58 minutes.
4 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone services from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 2400:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
5 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone services from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0725: CDR Jack E. GIBSON returned aboard from TAD aboard USS ELDORADO at San Diego, California. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
0840: Pursuant to Article C-010301 BuPers Manual, ESWELL, Joseph (n), was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, for discharge. 0925: Commanding Officer held mast this date and awarded following punishment: VEITH, A. J., 225 27 68, GM3, USN, absent over leave from 0745, 3 October 1949, to 1943, 3 October 1949, a period of 12 hours. Awarded 5 days’ loss of liberty.
6 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone services from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 1200:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1410: Pursuant to Part C-5205 BuNavPers Manual 1948, HALL, Rama S., 262 96 69, EM1, USN, and HENNESSEY, Raymond W., 990 49 93, AG3, USN, reported aboard for duty from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, with bag, baggage, pay accounts and records.
7 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 1200:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1320: Pursuant to BuMed Form G dated 7 October, 1949, HALL, Clarence A., 387 79 61, EN3, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, for treatment.
8 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 2400:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
9 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock 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 present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
10 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock 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 present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400-1200
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1340: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE, speedletter P-16 3/MM serial 3622 dated 5 October, 1949, CAPRITTO, Anthony J., 276 55 64, YNSN, USN, was transferred to USS AJAX (AR-6) at San Diego, California for duty.
11 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock 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 present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 2400:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
12 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock 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 present. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
1005: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter P16-3/MM serial 3687 of 7 October 1949, WORDEN, James P., 361 18 27, RMSN, USN, was transferred to the USS GUADALUPE (AO-32) for duty.
13 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Drydocked in graving dock 2, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving salt and fresh water, steam, light, power and telephone from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0800 to 1200:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 1125: Commenced flooding drydock.
1200 to 2400:
1220: Pursuant to BuMed Form G, dated 13 October 1949, BRANTON, Samuel A., 582 15 25, SN, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, for treatment. 1310: Discontinued flooding drydock due to leakage. 1330: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE, speedletter P16-3/MM serial 3618, dated 5 October 1949, VEITH, Albert J., 225 27 68, GM3, USN, was transferred to USS HECTOR (AR-7) for duty. 1441: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter 3768, dated 11 October 1949, HAHN, Bert W., 568 15 35, FCSN, USN, reported for duty.
14 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Resting on keel blocks in 2 drydock at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet SOPA is ComBatCruPac on USS HELENA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
0805: Commenced flooding drydock. 0910: Ship waterborne. 1043: The bow crossed the sill of 2 drydock. 1055: Moored port side to berth 23, pier 2, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water from the dock. 1142: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter p16-3/MM, serial 3688, dated 7 October 1949, the following men reported aboard for duty: BENNETT, F. C., 954 29 50. SA. USN; BUTLER, D. R., 571 56 76, SA, USN; KORST, N. J., 555 28 94, SA, USN; KUICH, R. A., 555 28 96, SA, USN; and PALMER, H. L., 347 58 91, SA, USN. 1150: Pursuant to ComWestSeaFron speedletter serial PO-1822, dated 30 September, DEXTER, E. L., 274 14 71, BMC, USN, reported aboard for duty.
15 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, 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 ComServRon ONE on USS HECTOR (AR-7).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1400: FERNANDEZ, Maxamino (n), TN, 583 31 25, USN, reported aboard for duty from USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16), authority: ComServRon ONE speedletter P-16-3/MM/serial 3772, dated 22 October 1949.
16 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, fresh and salt water, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComServRon ONE on USS HECTOR (AR-7).
0400 to 2400:
0755: Mustered duty sections on stations; no absentees.
17 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, fresh and salt water, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComServRon ONE on USS HECTOR (AR-7).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: KITZMILLER, Donald C., 249 38 48, EM2, USN; DOTSON, Billie G., 366 94 44, SA, USN.
0800 to 1200:
1020: Pursuant to CO Orders AGB-1/P16-400 HILLARD, Herbert S. Jr, ENS, SC, 486 518/3000 [?], USN, was detached this date to report for duty at USN Supply Center, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Pursuant to BuPers, Pers-UP-12 EAQ: DPH. dated 30 September 1949, BINGAMAN, Kenneth V., 568 39 31, SA, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, California, for dependency discharge. Pursuant to BuPers Manual, Article 10304, MOODY, Emory (n), 582 63 44, SN, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, California, for discharge. 1530: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter P16-3/MM, serial 3813, dated 13 October 1949, BLAUVELDT, Fred R., 558 42 74, SOSN, USN, was transferred to the USS PCS-1423 at San Diego, California, for duty.
18 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, 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 present. SOPA is on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0400 to 1200:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2000:
1440: Commenced dock trials using numbers 1 and 2 main engines. 1530: Pursuant to Fleet Support Office speedletter, serial 2209 of September 1949, ENS H. B. STURTEVANT Jr, 498455, USN, returned on board for duty, temporary duty completed. 1550: Completed dock trials.
2000 to 2400:
1930: Pursuant to NavMed Form G, dated 18 October 1949, GEARY, F. S., 376 43 62, SD3, USN, left the ship for US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, for treatment.
19 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1500: Stopped receiving salt water from dock.
20 October 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving telephone, steam, electricity and fresh water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0400 to 0800:
0545: Lit fires under number 2 auxiliary boiler. 0550: Cut in number 2 auxiliary boiler on the auxiliary steam line. Stopped receiving steam from the dock. 0715: Stopped receiving fresh water from the dock. 0715: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter serial 3772, dated 12 October 1949, BROWN, Arden (n), 258 15 61, BMC, USN, reported aboard with bag, baggage, pay accounts and records for duty. 0755: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Set special sea detail, preparing to get underway. 0821: Pilot JORGENSEN reported aboard. 0855: Underway from pier 2, maneuvering on various courses and speeds, pilot conning, Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 0910: Cleared inner breakwater. Pilot left ship, Captain conning. 0934: Secured special sea detail. 0935: Cleared outer breakwater. Maneuvering on course 197° T and gyro at various speeds making engine adjustments.
1200 to 2400:
1222: Changed course left to 020° T and gyro. 1320: Commenced building up to full power. 1415: Slowed to 10 knots, 76 rpm, on various courses approaching breakwater entrance. 1456: Entered outer breakwater. 1513: Yard pilot HOME came on board. 1523: Entered inner breakwater with pilot conning, Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 1531: Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone services from the dock.
21 October 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, 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 present. SOPA is on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentee: JAMISON, Harry (n), 263 79 05, QM3, USN. 1000: Prepared to get underway. 1019: Set the special sea and anchor detail. 1023: Pilot, JORGENSEN came aboard. Placed six main generators on the line with pilot house control. 1039: Underway for full power trials steering various courses and speeds to clear inner mole with the pilot conning, Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 1048: Pilot JORGENSEN left the ship. The Captain assumed the conn. 1101: Secured the special sea and anchor detail. 1103: The Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. All engines stopped to shift to motor room control. 1112: Commenced engine trials at various speeds. 1120: Set base course 195° T and pgc, 181° pstgc, and 179° psc.
1200 to 2000:
Underway, conducting sea trials as before. 1300: Commenced full power run. 1302: Changed course to 060° T, 055° pstgc, 048° psc. 1350: Changed course to 330° T, 309° pstgc, 315° psc.1502: Completed full power run. Shifted to bridge control. 1504: Conducting engine trials off Long Beach Harbor entrance. 1517: Completed trials; Captain assumed the conn, with Navigator and Executive Officer on the bridge. 1529: Pilot JORGENSEN came aboard. 1533: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to assigned berth. The pilot has the conn with the Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 1549: Moored port side to berth 23, with 6 standard mooring lines. 1555: Secured the main engines and the special sea detail.
2000 to 2400:
2043: JAMISON, H., QM3, reported aboard, absent over leave from 0745, 21 October 1949.
22 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. SOPA is Commanding Officer on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
23 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, 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 present. SOPA is the Commanding Officer on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
24 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, 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 present. SOPA is the Commanding Officer on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: PADDY, J. A., TN, 248 17 46, USN; ALSOBROOK, C. W., EN3, 269 63 09, USN; BEGANO, R. L., SN, 373 02 85, USN; McCARTNEY, C. A., SN, 347 27 49, USN. 0825: McCARTNEY returned on board absent over leave since 0745, 24 October 1949. ALSOBROOK C. W., absent over leave since 0745, 24 October 1949. 0940: Captain held mast in the case of JAMISON, Harry (n), QM3, 263 79 05, USN; offense: absent over leave from 0745, 21 October 1949 to 2043, 21 October 1949. Punishment: deck court. BEGANO, R. L., SN, 373 02 85, USN, returned aboard, absent over leave since 0745, 24 October 1949. 1100: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter, serial 3247 of 7 September 1949; SAYLOR, John C., 632 08 16, FC1, was transferred to the USS AJAX (AR-6) for duty. 1110: Pursuant to Commanding Officer Orders, SCOTT, Clyde (n) 673 01 66, EN3, USN, reported aboard after completion of temporary duty orders in connection with Shore Patrol.
1200 to 2400:
1315: A summary court-martial, LCDR. R. D. McWETHY, USN, senior member, met to try the case of LOID, J. J. 302 21 01, SA, USN. Summary court-martial board adjourned at 1545.
25 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, light, power and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is the Commanding Officer on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0930: Commanding Officer held mast in the case of LOID, J. H., 302 21 01, SA, USN. Offense: 1. Failure to turn out at reveille, October 23 1949. Punishment: 4 days’ loss of liberty. Offense: [2.?] Failure to muster with prisoners-at-large at 2155, October 24 1949. Punishment: 4 days’ loss of liberty.
26 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is the Commanding Officer on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0945: Deck court: LT Harold L. CRAIN, USN, convened to try the case of JAMISON, Harry (n), QM3, 263 79 05 and adjourned at 0955. 1135: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 071647Z of September, 1949. LT Roy L. MORRISSETTE, 486102/1100, USN, reported aboard for duty.
1200 to 1600:
1340: Captain held mast in the case of BEGANO, Robert L., 373 02 85, SN, USN; offense: absent over leave 2 hours and 55 minutes on 24 October 1949. Punishment: 10 hours’ extra duty. 1500: Published the findings and sentence in the case of JAMISON, Harry (n), QM3, USN, tried by deck court for absence over leave. Finding: guilty; sentence: confinement for 10 days and loss of pay amounting to $45.00.
1600 to 2400:
1730: Pursuant to BuPers letter Pers-6305-vas-1 of of August 1949, OGLE, Theodore O., 553 24 88, SK3, USN, was transferred to US Naval School, Net Depot, Tiburon, California, for duty.
27 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is the Commanding Officer on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: JENKINS, W. L., 227 49 52, SN. USN. 0953: JENKINS, W. L. returned aboard, absent over leave since 0745, 27 October,1949
1200 to 2400:
1350: The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishment as follows: JENKINS, W. L., SN, AOL 2 hours. Assigned 5 hours’ extra duty.
28 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23 at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is the Commanding Officer on USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT (ARG-16).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1440: Pursuant to Art. C-10304 (2) BuPers Manual 1948, ALSOBROOK, C. W., 269 63 09, EN3, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, California, for separation, with bags, records and transfer papers.
29 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, 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 present. SOPA is the Commanding Officer on USS MANATEE.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
0900: Held quarters for Captain’s personnel inspection; no absentees. 1025: Secured from Captain’s inspection.
30 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, Berth 23 at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is the Commanding Officer on USS MANATEE (A0-58).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
31 October 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23 at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer, USS MANATEE.
0800 to 1200:
Held quarters for muster; absentee: LOID, J. H., SA, USN.
1200 to 2400:
1210: Pursuant to BuMed Form G, dated 31 October 1949, PADDY, James Alvin, 248 17 46, TN, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, for treatment, with bag, baggage, pay accounts, and records. 1250: Started master gyro compass.
LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1949
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List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, November 1949:
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
R. D. McWETHY, LCDR, 6-14-49, Executive Officer
A. B. UNDERWOOD, LT,11-2-49, First Lieutenant
H. L. CRAIN, LT, 9-1-49, Engineering Officer
W. T. MORRISON, LT, 09-05-48, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, 08-26-47, Navigator
R. L. MORRISETTE, LT, 10-26-49, Navigator
M. A. WODJAK, LTJG, 8-31-48, Assistant Engineering Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18-47, Electrical Officer
J. L. VAN DER GOORE, ChMach, 2-26-49, Main Propulsion Officer
M. L. WAITS, LT, 7-15-49, Disbursement and Supply Officer
1 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 23, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Receiving steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer, USS MANATEE.
0400 to 0800:
0500: Lit fires under number 2 heating boiler. 0515: Stopped receiving steam from the yard. Cut in number 2 heating boiler on the auxiliary steam line. 0630: Stopped receiving salt and fresh water from the dock. 0700: Started number 1 ship’s service generator. 0710: Shifted electrical power from dock to ship’s service generator. Preparing to get underway. 0755: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Set special sea detail. 0802: YTB-539 came alongside. Pilot, Mr. JORGENSEN, reported aboard. YTB left the ship. 0811: Underway from berth 23, pier 2, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, maneuvering on various courses and speeds to anchorage. 0825: YTB-539 came alongside to starboard. Pilot, Mr. JORGENSEN, left the ship and YTB left from alongside. 0834: Anchored at berth 23, in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: breakwater light, buoy 019° T, outer breakwater lightx103° T. 0837: Secured special sea detail. 0910: YOG-87 moored to port side. 0950: Commenced receiving diesel fuel oil from YOG-87. 1100: LT Roy MORRISSETTE, 486102/1100, USN, relieved LT Harold M. JAMES, 284475/1100, as operations officer. 1130: Captain’s mast held on JAMISON, Harry (n) 263 79 05, QM3, USN. Offense: breaking arrest. Awarded: summary court-martial.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Pursuant to BuPers Order 284475/1100 over Pers-3115-JL-1, LT Harold M. JAMES, 284475, USN, was detached from this vessel and ordered to Military Sea Transport Service, San Francisco port area, for duty. 1545: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 010243Z, dated 1 November 1949, McCARTNEY, Charles A., 347 27 49, SN, USN, was transferred to USS TEKESTA (ATF-93) for duty.
1600 to 2000:
1600: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 010243Z, dated 1 November 1949, LEBLANC, Donald J., 276 40 29, SN, reported aboard for duty. 1634: Secured from fueling.
2000 to 2400:
2028: Commenced receiving diesel fuel oil from YOG-87.
2 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 23, [Long Beach Naval Shipyard], in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: [inner] breakwater light 342° T; buoy 019° T; outer breakwater light 103° T. Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer, USS MANATEE. 0400: Completed taking on fuel, having received 351,112 gallons of diesel fuel oil at 67° F. Draft after fueling 22 feet 6 inches forward, 26 feet 6 inches aft.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: HUMPHREY, Wendell N., SK3, 940 75 92,USN. 0800: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 291297Z of August, 1949, LT Albert B. UNDERWOOD Jr, 0199508/1100, USN, reported aboard for duty. 1045: Pursuant to CWSF letter PO-1891, dated 5 October 1949, and ComServRon ONE speedletter SERIAL 3689, dated 7 October 1949; CANZIER, Albert H., 393 16 16, BMC, USN, reported aboard for duty. 1045: LOID, James H., 302 21 01, SA, USN, was delivered on board under guard from US Naval Base, Long Beach, having been absent without leave since about 0700, 31 October 1949.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Received ammunition lighter alongside to port. Commenced loading ammunition. 1555: Completed loading ammunition, having loaded 363 5-inch/38 projectiles, 365 5-inch/38 cartridges, 120 lock combination primers, 8,244 rounds, 40mm, 10,080 rounds 20mm, 44,250 rounds small arms, 120 ½-pound TNT blocks, 80 blasting caps, 2 boxes Very signals, 72 Navy hand lights, and 144 distress signals.
1600 to 2400:
1605: Prepared to get underway. 1614: Hove short. 1619: Underway on various courses and speeds in shifting anchorage berths. Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge, with Captain at the conn. 1632: Anchored in anchorage berth, Peter ONE [P-1], in 7 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: inner Long Beach breakwater light 281°, water tank 385°, Riviera Hotel 043°. Secured main engines; number 2 boiler and number 1 generator on the line for auxiliary purposes.
3 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth Peter ONE [P-1], Long Beach Naval Shipyard, in 7 fathoms of water in with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor, on the following true anchorage bearings: inner Long Beach breakwater light 281°, water tank 385°, Riviera Hotel 043°. Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet with SOPA, Commanding Officer of USS MANATEE.
0400 to 0800:
0720: HUMPHREY, W. N., 940 75 92, USN, reported aboard having been AOL since 0745, 2 November 1949, and became a prisoner-at-large while awaiting Captain’s mast.
0800 to 1200:
0815: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee, CONNIFF, J. E., EN3, 751 52 77, returned aboard having been AOL since 0730 this date. 1145: Captain held mast and awarded the following punishment: HUMPHREY, W. N., SK3, AOL, a period of 16 hours; deck court. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1200 to 2000:
1300: Pursuant to Commanding Officer AGB1/P16-4/MM, serial 604 of 3 November 1949, CANZLER, A. H., 393 16 16, BMC, USN, was transferred to Shore Patrol Headquarters, Long Beach, California, for additional duty. 1400: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment: CONNIFF, J. E., EN3, USN, AOL 35 minutes from 0730 this date: 2 days’ loss of liberty. 1545: Pursuant to Art. C-5205, BuPers Manual, 1948, GEARY, F. S., 376 43 62, SD3, USN, reported aboard for duty with bags, records, pay accounts, and transfer papers.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Let fires die under number 2 boiler.
4 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, in 7 fathoms of water in with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor, on the following true anchorage bearings: inner Long Beach breakwater light 281°, water tank 385°, Riviera Hotel 043°. Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet with SOPA, Commanding Officer of USS MANATEE.
0400 to 0800:
0400: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0700: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: STRAIN, R. V., FN, USN; WILLIAMS, C. (n), DKSN; CRAIG, N. H., EN3, USN. 0740: WILLIAMS, C. (n), DKSN, USN, returned on board, having been AOL 15 minutes from 0630 this date.
0800 to 1200:
0930: Commenced administrative inspection by Commanding Officer, USS KERMIT ROOSEVELT. 1105: Administrative Inspection completed.
1200 to 2000:
1245: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 222005Z of October 23 1949, DEXTER, Ernest L., 274 14 71 BMC, USN, was transferred to US Naval Training Center (CIC Team), San Diego, California, for temporary duty. 1245: A summary court-martial of which LCDR Robert D. McWETHY, USN, is senior member, convened in the case of JAMISON, Barry (n), 263 79 05, QM3, USN, and adjourned at 1313. 1313: STRAIN, Thomas V., 361 25 96, FN, USN, reported aboard, AOL since 0630, having reported to Naval Shore Patrol, Long Beach, at 0715. 1318: CRAIG, Noal H., 841 65 25, EN3, USN, reported aboard AOL since 0630, having reported to Naval Shore Patrol, Long Beach, at 0900. 1350: A deck court, LT Harold L. CRAIN, 294659, USN, met to try the case of HUMPHREY, Wendell N., 940 75 92, SK3, USN, and adjourned at 1354.
2000 to 2400:
Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
5 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor, in 7 fathoms of water in with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: inner breakwater light, 281° T, water tank, 358° T, Hotel Villa Riviera 043° T Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer on USS MANATEE.
0400 to 0800:
0545: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0605:Cut in number 1 boiler on the steam line. 0630: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0650: Cut in number 2 boiler and the steam line. Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Mustered duty sections; no absentees. 0850: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0900: Cut in number 1 boiler on steam line. Let fires die under number 2 boiler.
1600 to 2400:
1800: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
6 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor, in 7 fathoms of water in with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: inner breakwater light, 281° T, water tank, 358° T, Hotel Villa Riviera 043° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer on USS MANATEE.
0400 to 0800:
0545: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0605: Cut in number 1 boiler on the steam line.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered duty sections; absentee: ARAGON, A. L., 373 00 74, SA, USN, since 1800, 5 November 1949.
1200 to 1600:
1345: Started master gyro compass.
1600 to 2400:
1640: ARAGON, Albert L., 373 00 74, SA, USN, returned to ship, AOL since 1800, 5 November 1949, a period of 22 hours and 40 minutes. 1745: Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
7 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor, in 7 fathoms of water in with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: inner breakwater light, 281° T, water tank, 358° T, Hotel Villa Riviera 043° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer on USS MANATEE.
0400 to 0800:
0545: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0605: Cut in number 1 boiler on the steam line. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee; RULIFFSON, A. M., 633 17 94, EM3, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0900: Pursuant to Commanding Officer letter AGB-1/P16-4/00, serial 21647, Reference BuPers dispatch 281305Z of October 1949, LCDR Donald A. BENDINELLI, 103073/110 USN was detached. 0945: Commenced swinging ship for calibration of compass, using main engines. 1030: Pursuant to ComServPac personnel order #4732 dated 27 October 1949, WARREN, Roy L., 337 24 72, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, California for further transfer to Com Marianas [Mariannas in log-book] with bag, baggage, pay accounts and records. 1130: Captain held mast and awarded the following punishments: ARAGON, Albert L., 37300 74, SA, USN; deck court. Offense: AOL from 5 November 1949 to 1640, 6 November 1949. CRAIG, Noal H., 841 65 25, EN3, USN, 4 days’ loss of liberty.
1200 to 1600:
1325: Completed swinging ship and secured all main engines. Anchorage bearings as follows: inner breakwater light 272° T, water tank 352° T, Hotel Villa Riviera 042° T.
1600 to 2000:
1800: Secured number 1 boiler. 1800: Pursuant to BuMed Form G dated 7 November 1949, RULIFFSON, Allen M. EM3, 633 17 94, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, for treatment.
2000 to 2400:
2150: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 271849 of August 1949, GAZICA, Thomas Jr, EN3, 791 36 55, USN, reported aboard, having completed temporary duty at ServScolComd, NTC, Great Lakes, Illinois.
8 November 1949
Long Beach to San Diego, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21 [at 0800]
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor, in 7 fathoms of water in with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: inner breakwater light 272° T, water tank 352° T, Hotel Villa Riviera 042° T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is Commanding Officer on USS MANATEE.
0400 to 0800:
0505: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0520: Formed steam. 0522: Cut number 1 boiler in on the steam line.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. CANZLER, Alfred, H., BMC, 393 16 16, returned aboard from temporary duty with Shore Patrol. 0805: Prepared to get underway. Set special sea detail. 0818: Underway in accordance with orders of ComServRon ONE speedletter #3779, dated 12 October 1949, with all main generators on the line for propulsion. Captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge steering various courses and speeds. Passed entrance to Long Beach breakwater, 0836: All engines stopped, took main generators 1 and 2 off the line. 0837: All engines ahead, standard speed 14.3 knots at 112 rpm. 0838: Passed Long Beach sea buoy abeam to starboard, distance 1000 yards. Departed from Long Beach for San Diego, California, on base course 145° pgc, 132° pstgc and 131° psc.
1200 to 1600:
1400: Changed course to 136° T and pgc, 122° pstgc, 123° psc. 1425: Commanding Officer assumed the conn. 1426: Passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to port, distance 1000 yards. Maneuvering at various speeds and courses to conform to channel, Captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1428: Made preparations for entering port. 1430: Placed main generators 1 and 2 on the line for propulsion with pilot house control. 1433: Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to conform to marked channel. 1511: Anchored in berth 206, San Diego Harbor, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings; North range marker, 277° T, beacon #5 344° T, and #6 light beacon 103° T. 1515: Secured the special sea and anchor detail. Secured all main generators. Set the regular in-port watch.
1600 to 2000:
1700: In accordance with ComServRon ONE speedletter serial 3772, dated 12 October 1949, RAMIREZ, Charles (n), 280 35 87, TN, USN, reported aboard with records, accounts and effects, for duty in accordance with ComServRonON dispatch 271849Z of August 1949; SIRACUSA, Charles (n) 744 59 02, EN3, USN, reported aboard with records, accounts and effects for duty.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Secured number 1 boiler.
9 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: rear range marker 277°, lighted beacon #5 334°, lighted beacon #6 103°. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComAirPac in Naval Air Station, North Island.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0815: Exercised crew at battle stations. 0830: Observation party from UTU, San Diego, reported aboard to conduct training exercises. 0940: Secured from general quarters, proceeded with administrative inspection conducted by UTU. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
A deck court, LT Harold L. CRAIN, met to try the case of ARAGON, Albert L., SN, USN, and adjourned at 1500.
1600 to 2000:
1600: Published finding and sentence of deck court in the case of ARAGON, Albert L., SN, USN, AOL, 23 hours from 1800, 5 November 1949, surrendered; specification proved by plea; 10 days’ confinement and $15.00 loss of pay for 3 months, total loss of pay $45.00; approved by convening authority this date, but confinement extended to limits of ship and loss of pay reduced to $10.00 per month for 3 months.
2000 to 2400:
Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
10 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: rear range marker 277°, lighted beacon #5 334°, lighted beacon #6 103°. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComAirPac at Naval Air Station, San Diego. Number 3 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes
0400 to 0800:
0540: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 1130: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment: DELANEY, John (n), TN, USN, incapacitated for duty, 20 hours’ extra duty. 1150: YW-111 alongside to port.
1200 to 2000:
1205: Commenced taking on fresh water. 1300: Secured from taking on fresh water. Received 14,000 gallons. 1305: YW-111 cleared port side.
2000 to 2400:
2150: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
11 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: rear range marker 277°, lighted beacon #5 334°, lighted beacon #6 103°. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComAirPac at Naval Air Station, San Diego California. Number 3 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0534: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 1600:
0820: Received report of weekly test of magazine sprinkling system; condition satisfactory.
1600 to 2000:
1720: Pursuant to BuPers Manual, Art. C-5205, KITZMILLER, D. E., 249 38 48, EN2, USN, reported aboard with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, for duty.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
12 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: rear range marker 277°, lighted beacon #5 334°, lighted beacon #6 103°. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComAirPac at Naval Air Station, San Diego, California. Number 2 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0450: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 2400:
0900: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
13 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: rear range marker 277°, lighted beacon #5 334°, lighted beacon #6 103°. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComAirPac at Naval Air Station, San Diego, California. Number 2 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 2000:
0500: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0755: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2015: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
14 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: rear range marker 277°, lighted beacon #5 334°, lighted beacon #6 103°. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDesPac on USS PIEDMONT (AD-17). Number 2 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0500: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0910: Commenced receiving fresh water from YW-111. Draft forward 23 feet, draft aft 26 feet. 1000: Pursuant to verbal orders from Commander, Fleet Training Unit, San Diego, the following men were transferred to Fleet Training Center, San Diego, for temporary duty under instruction: TROWBRIDGE, Albert A., 953 24 72, EN3, USN; CONNIFF, James E., 751 52 77, EN3, USN; SANTOS, George F., 799 28 71, FN, USN; LUCAS, Edward (n), 339 72 71, EN3, USN; ELLIOTT, Charles W., 629 98 58, EN3, USN; and PERMAR, John W., 339 73 85, ENFN, USN. 1025: Completed receiving fresh water after having received 19,000 gallons.
1200 to 2400:
1530: WARREN, R. L., 337 24 72, CSC, USN, reported aboard for duty with records, accounts and effects, from Naval Receiving Station, San Diego. Various units of First Task Force stood in from seaward with Com First Task Fleet on USS VALLEY FORGE [(CV-45)].
15 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: rear range marker 277°, lighted beacon #5 334°, lighted beacon #6 103°. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet with SOPA, Com First Task Fleet, on USS VALLEY FORGE.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 2000:
0850: Exercised crew at battle stations. 0930: Secured from general quarters. 1000: Paymaster issued semi-monthly pay to the crew. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Conducted rescue and salvage drill. 2015: Secured from rescue and salvage drill. 2200: Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
16 November 1949
San Diego and at sea, California
Lat 32.80, Long -117.70 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: rear range marker 277° T, lighted beacon #5 334° T, lighted beacon #6 103° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is Com First Task Fleet on the USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0400 to 0800:
0730: Held quarters for muster, no absentees. Prepared to get underway.
0800 to 1200:
0801: Underway from berth 206, San Diego, California, for operating area MM14. All main generators in use for propulsion with pilot house control. Steering on various courses and speeds to conform to marked channel. The Captain, Executive Officer and Officer of the Deck on the bridge. The Navigator has the conn. Secured the special sea and anchor detail. Set the regular underway watch. 0836: The Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 0849: All engines stopped, took generators 3 and 4 off the line and shifted to motor room control. 0850: All engines ahead standard speed of 14 knots, 109 rpm. Base course is 289° T and pgc, 276° pstgc, and 275° psc. 0800: Exercised the crew at general quarters. 0930: Secured from general quarters. 1038: Commenced 40mm machine gun practice [probably anti-aircraft]. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to approach target. Ceased firing 40mm batteries, expended 48 rounds of 40mm ammunition. No casualties. 1142: Took generators 1 and 2 off the line. 1143: All engines ahead ⅔, standard speed is 6 knots at 45 turns. Base course is 330° T and pgc. 1147: Changed course to 339° T and pgc, 327° pstgc and 326° psc.
1200 to 1600:
1245: Changed course to 115° T and pgc, 102° pstgc, 101° psc. 1423: Changed speed to 14 knots standard at 109 rpm.
1600 to 2400:
1604: Placed main generators 3 and 4 on the line. 1605: Passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to starboard, distance 200 yards. Proceeding on various courses and speeds to conform to channel. Captain at the conn, Navigator on the bridge. 1615: Made preparations to enter port. Steering various courses and speeds to conform to marked channel. 1648: Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: north range marker 277° T, beacon #5 334° T, and beacon #6 103° T. 1650: Secured the special sea detail. Secured the main engines. Set the regular in-port watch. 1825: Secured fires under number 1 boiler.
17 November 1949
San Diego and at sea, California
Lat 32.70, Long -118.40 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: front range 234°, lighted buoy #2 198°, lighted buoy #4 164°. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is Com First Task Fleet, on the USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0400 to 0800:
0515: Set the special sea detail. Preparing to get underway. 0537: Underway from berth 206, San Diego, for operating area MM17. Six main generators in use for propulsion with pilot house control. The Captain has the conn, with the Executive Officer, Navigator and Officer of the Deck on the bridge. Steering various courses and speeds to conform to marked channel. 0608: Secured the special sea detail. The Officer of the Deck has assumed the conn. Set base course 265° T and pgc, 250° pstgc, and 248° psc. 0620: All engines stopped. Took main generators 1 and 2 off the line. Switched to motor room control. 0621: All engines ahead, standard speed of 14 knots at 109 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0830: Steering various courses and speeds to take stations for day spotting practice. 0928: Commenced scheduled exercises. 1001: Commenced day spotting rehearsal run. 1104: Commenced day spotting firing run to port. 1141: Commenced day spotting run to starboard. Ten rounds of ammunition expended on 5-inch/38 caliber gun.
1200 to 1600:
1203: Changed course to 042° and pgc, 029° pstgc and 028° psc. 1243: Ensign Haupt assumed the conn. 1255: Changed course to 076° T and pgc, 062° T, pstgc and 061° psc. 1324: The Captain assumed the conn, steering various courses to rendezvous with USS MARIAS. 1338: On station astern of USS MARIAS. 1340: Sounded general quarters; AA [anti-aircraft] George and How exercises*. 1341: Changed speed to 10 knots at 76 rpm. 1350: Changed course to 080° T, 067° psc and 068° pstgc. 1430: Secured from general quarters. 1432: Changed course to 115° T and 100° psc, 102° pstgc. Increased speed to 14 knots at 109 rpm. 1514: Changed course to 120° T, 105° pstgc and 106° psc.
1600 to 2000:
1616: Changed course to 115° T and pgc, 099° pstgc, 101° psc. 1626: Changed course to 110° T, 096° psc and 094° pstgc. 1643: Passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to port, distance 500 yards Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to conform to channel. Executive Officer is at the conn, Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 1645: Made all preparations to enter port. 1718: Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: front range marker 232° T, lighted beacon #5 315° T, and lighted beacon #2 196° T.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Let fires die out under number 1boiler.
* See Current Tactical Orders and Doctrine, US Fleet,1945
Page 193, FIRING PRACTICES – ANTIAIRCRAFT
18 November 1949
San Diego and at sea, California
Lat 32.45, Long -117.45 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: front range marker 232° T, lighted beacon #5 315° T, and lighted beacon #2 196° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is Com First Task Fleet, on the USS CURTISS (AV-4). Number 2 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0735: Preparing to get underway. Set the special sea and anchor detail. 0752: Underway from berth 206 for operating area. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to conform to marked channel.
0800 to 1200:
0830: Passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to starboard, distance 150 yards. The Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 0832: Set base course 290° and pgc, 277° pstgc, 275° psc at standard speed,14 knots at 109 rpm. 0902: Took main generators 3 and 4 off the line. 0903: Secured from general quarters. 0904: Commenced scheduled exercises. Maneuvering to keep clear of USS MARIAS [AO-57] and USS YUMA [AT-94]. 1010: Took main generators 5 and 6 off the line. Commenced towing exercise with USS YUMA. 1047: Received 5-inch messenger from YUMA. 1052: Shackled tow wire. 1059: Placed main generators 5 and 6 on the line. 1107: Cast off tow wire. Exercise completed. 1108: Set base course 305° T and pgc, 292° pstgc, 292° psc at standard speed, 14.3 knots, 112 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1350: Changed course and speed to take station 1500 yards astern of USS MARIAS on course 037° T at 5 knots. 1356: Manned battle stations and commenced anti-aircraft exercise firing 20mm and 40mm guns at a towed sleeve. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds as directed by the OCE [Officer Conducting Exercise].
1600 to 2000:
1602: Secured from general quarters. Expended 224 rounds of 40mm and 480 rounds of 20mm ammunition. No casualties. 1605: Set base course of 125° T and pgc, 109° pstgc, and 111° psc. Standard speed is 14.3 knots at 112 rpm. 1648: Executed sunset, lit all navigation lights. 1729: Sighted Point Loma Light bearing 121° T, distance 21 miles. 1753: Changed course to 130° T and pgc, 115° pstgc,107° psc. 1845: Changed course to 135° T and pgc, 120° pstgc, 122° psc. 1849: Placed main generators 3 and 4 on line. 1910: Passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to port, distance 500 yards. Maneuvering on various courses conforming to channel. Captain at the conn, Navigator on the bridge. Made all preparations for entering port. 1952: Anchored in anchorage, [berth] 206, San Diego, in 8 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: beacon #2 193°, beacon #5 337°, beacon #6 097°. Various units of Pacific Fleet present.
2000 to 2400:
2055: Maurice DALE, 617 84 95, RM2, USN, reported aboard for duty from Commander First Task Force, Fleet, F. A., USS CURTISS (AV-4), San Diego, California. Authority ComServRon ONE speedletter of 8 September 1949.
19 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: [beacon #2] 193°, beacon #5 337°, beacon #6 097°. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is Com First Task Fleet, on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, BAUCOM, Omer W. Jr, 351 38 59: SN, USN, and WILDS, James B., 347 49 70, SN, USN, were absent from muster. 0950: YW-118 moored alongside to port; commenced receiving fresh water. 1055: Having received 15,000 gallons, YW-118 cast off. 1100: BAUCOM, Omer W. Jr, 351 38 59: SN, USN, and WILDS, James B. 347 49 70, SN, USN, returned aboard having been AOL since 0730 this date. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
20 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: lit beacon #5 337°, lit beacon #6 097°, lit beacon #2 193°. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet, with SOPA Com First Task Fleet, on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0800 to 2400:
Mustered crew on stations, no absentees. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
21 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: lit beacon #5 337°, lit beacon #6 097°, lit beacon #2 193°. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet, with SOPA Com First Task Fleet, on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0400 to 0800:
0730: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0825: Exercised crew at general quarters. 0848: Commenced battle problems as directed by UTU. 0933: Completed battle problems, secured from general quarters. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 091751Z of November, 1949, LT Matthew A. WODJAK, 396664, USN, was detached.
22 November 1949
San Diego, California
Lat 32.71, Long -117.18
00000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: lit beacon #5 337°, lit beacon #6 097°, lit beacon #2 193°. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is Com First Task Fleet, on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0400 to 0800:
0500: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees: BEGANO, R. L., SN, USN; KENNEDY, Thomas M., SN, USN; WALKER, Elmer R., SD1, USN. 1029: The following men returned on board having been AOL from 0545 this date: BEGANO, R. L., SN, USN, a period of 12 minutes until 0555; WALKER, E. R., SD1, USN, a period of 45 minutes until 0630.
1200 to 1600:
1445: Published findings and sentence of summary court-martial in the case of JAMISON, H., (n), QM3, USN; offense: breaking arrest and AWOL about 8 hours on 31 October 1949; findings: specification 1 proved by plea, specification 2 proved by plea; sentence: to be reduced to next inferior rating and to perform extra police duty for a period of 2 months. Approved by convening authority, 9 November 1949, but reduction in rating remitted on condition that JAMISON maintains a record satisfactory to his Commanding Officer for a period of 6 months, otherwise to be reduced to next inferior rating. Approved by ISIC [Immediate Superior in Command], 22 November 1949.
1600 to 2400:
1530: MONOPOLI, R., 799 26 85, FN.; SMITH C. L., 276 39 13, FN.; DUTTON, J. C., 569 15 16, FA.; KIRSCHNER, W. E., 387 92 44, FA.; and FRANKLIN L. A., 988 32 62, FA., reported aboard for duty by authority ComServRon ONE speedletter serial 4237 dated 15 November 1949, from the USS YUMA (AT-94).
23 November 1949
San Diego to Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21 [0800]
0000 to 0800:
Anchored in berth 206, San Diego, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: lit beacon #5 337°, lit beacon #6 097°, lit beacon #2 193°. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is Com First Task Fleet, on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster; absentee: BEESON, J. S., SN, USN. 0850: Pursuant to BuPers letter pers 6305-AP-2 dated 31 October 1949, HIGGINS, Tommie A., 359 02 19, SN, USN, was transferred to CO, US Naval Station, Green Cove Springs, Florida, for a normal tour of shore duty. Pursuant to Article C-10304 (2) BuPers Manual, 791 67 26, 1948, USN, DURCI, John Paul, EN3, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, California, for separation with orders, records and effects, but without pay accounts. Pursuant to Article C-10304 (2) BuPers Manual 1948, AURICH, Henry B. Jr, 287 97 76, SN, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, for separation. 0910: Heaved anchor short to 12 fathoms. Prepared to get underway, set the special sea and anchor detail. 0929: Underway from anchorage 206, San Diego, for Long Beach, California, in accordance with ComServRon ONE speedletter. Maneuvering at various speeds and courses to clear the channel. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1005: Secured the special sea detail and set the regular underway watch. Commenced sounding fog signals. 1007: Passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to starboard, distance about 100 yards. Took departure from San Diego for Long Beach, California. 1008: Set base course 324° T, 314° pstgc, 315° psc, speed 9.9 knots at 75 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1550: Made all preparations for entering port.
1600 to 2000:
1605: Passed Long Beach sea buoy abeam to port. The Captain assumed the conn, with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Steering various courses and speeds to assigned anchorage. 1607: Secured fog signals. 1620: Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 032° T, and Long Beach mole light #6, 280° T. 1840: Pursuant to Article C-5205, BuPers Manual 1948, the following named men were received aboard for duty with bags, baggage, records and pay accounts from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach: PADDY, J. A., 248 17 46, TN, USN, and ROBERTS, Donald V., 554 01 90, SA, USN. 1915: Pursuant to Article C-5205 BuPers Manual, RULIFFSON, 633 17 94, EM3, USN, returned aboard for duty from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts.
2000 to 2400:
2010: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
24 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water in with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 032° T, buoy #4 208° and inner mole light #6 280° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComServRon ONE on USS HECTOR (AR-7). Number 4 ship’s service generator in [use] for auxiliary purposes. 0350: Lit fires under number [1] boiler.
0400 to 2400:
0755: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
25 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 032° T, buoy #4 208° and inner mole light #6 280° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComServRon ONE on USS HECTOR (AR-7).
0400 to 1200:
0750: SCHIFFBAUER, Robert A., SKC, 316 33 44, USN, reported aboard from 30 days’ leave and 4 days’ extension. 0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Pursuant to BuPers letter Pers-6305-ef-7 MM393 71 99 of 31 October 1949, LOWMAN, Charles B., QM2, 393 71 99, USN, was transferred to US Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, for duty. 1450: Water barge YW-64 moored alongside to port. Commenced receiving fresh water.
1600 to 2400:
1612: Completed receiving fresh water, having received 25,000 gallons. YW-64 departed from alongside. 1930: Secured number 1 boiler.
26 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 032° T, buoy #4 208° T, and inner mole light #6 280° T. Ships present are various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComServRon ONE on USS HECTOR (AR-7).
0400 to 0800:
0500: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered on stations; absentee; ELLIOTT, C. W., EN3, USN. 1100: ELLIOTT surrendered himself on board, having been AOL from 0745 this date, a period of 3 hours, 15 minutes.
27 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 032° T, buoy #4 208° T, and inner mole light #6 280° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComServRon ONE on USS HECTOR (AR-7).
0400 to 0800:
0445: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 2000:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Let fires die under number 1 boiler.
28 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 032° T, buoy #4 208° T, and inner mole light #6 280° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComServRon ONE on USS HECTOR (AR-7).
0400 to 0800:
0415: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0755: Held quarters for muster; absentee: DAVIS, R. H., SN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0920: DAVIS, R. H. returned on board having been AOL 40 minutes from 0745 to 0810 this date.
1200 to 2000:
1400: LT M. L. WAITS (SC), USN, returned aboard with $30,000 in US currency to replenish public funds.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Secured number 1 boiler.
29 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 032° T, buoy #4 208° T, and inner mole light #6 280° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CA-83).
0400 to 0800:
0505: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0815: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2000:
1415: Pursuant to CSR ONE dispatch 352309Z, TAYLOR, Jack W., 301 26 03, EN1, USN, reported aboard for duty from USS PCS 1448 with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts. Pursuant to CSR ONE restricted speedletter P16-3mm, serial 4313 dated 17 November 1949, ROBERTSON, Barry G., 347 50 10, SO2, USN, reported aboard for duty from USS PCS 1448 with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts.
2000 to 2400:
2030: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
30 November 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 032° T, buoy #4 208° T, and inner mole light #6 280° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CA-83).
0400 to 0800:
0400: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1600:
0927: Exercised the crew at general drills. 1004: Secured from all general drills. 1035: YOG-87 came alongside to port. 1103: Commenced receiving diesel oil from YOG-87.
1600 to 2400:
1705: Completed fueling. Received 165,067 gallons of fuel. 1718: YOG-87 underway from alongside. Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 280709Z dated 30 November 1949, MINER, Hubert J. Jr, SA, 388 06 23, USN, reported on board for duty with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts.
LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1949
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List of Officers: name, rank, reporting date, primary duties, December 1949:
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, 10-13-48, Commanding
R. D. McWETHY, LCDR, 6-14-49, Executive Officer
A. B. UNDERWOOD, LT,11-2-49, First Lieutenant
S. GOLDHABER, LCDR, 12-15-49, Dental Officer
H. L. CRAIN, LT, 9-1-49, Engineering Officer
R. L. MORRISETTE, LT, 10-26-49, Navigator
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, 10-21-47, Communications Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, 01-23-48, Gunnery Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, ChBosn, 11-46-47, Assistant First Lieutenant
W. R. LAYTON, ChElec, 04-18-47, Electrical Officer
J. L. VAN DER GOORE, Mach, 2-26-49, Main Propulsion Officer
M. L. WAITS, LT, 7-15-49, Disbursement and Supply Officer
W. L. LEWIS, LTJG, 12-23-49, Disbursement and Supply Officer
1 December 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-2, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 3 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 032° T, buoy #4 208° T, and inner mole light #6 208° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered the crew at quarters; absentee: BRANTON, Samuel S.,SN, 582 15 25 USN.
0800 to 1200:
0825: Set the special sea and anchor detail. 0856: Underway from berth P-2, Long Beach, California, to conduct non-competitive exercises, All main generators in use for propulsion with pilot house control. Steering various courses and speeds to clear breakwater. The Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator are on the bridge. The Officer of the Deck has the conn. 0918: Passed through Long Beach breakwater. 0920: Secured the special sea and anchor detail. 0920: Commenced exercising crew at general drills. Steering various courses and speeds to conform to non-competitive exercises. 0924: All engines stopped, took main generators 1 and 2 off the line. 0925: All ahead 10 knots at 76 rpm. 1115: Secured from general drills. Set base course 035° T and pgc, 021° pstgc, and 020° psc. Standard speed is 10 knots at 76 rpm.
1200 to 2000:
Changed course to 270° T, 256° pstgc, 253° pgc. 1202: Took main generators 3 and 4 off the line. All ahead 8 knots, 61 rpm. 1252: Exercised man overboard drill. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to conduct drill. Secured from man overboard drill, 1320: Resumed course 270° T, 256° pstgc, 253° psc, 8 knots, 61 rpm. 1322: Set base course 027° T, 013° pstgc, 011° psc. 1344: Exercised at man overboard drill. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to conduct drill. 1352: Placed main generators 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion. 1409: Secured from all drills. Set base course 030° T, 010° pstgc, 014° psc, at standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1417: Changed course to 020° T, 006° pstgc, 004° psc. 1422 Changed course to 010° T, 356° pstgc, 354° psc. 1423: Prepared to enter port. 1424: Passed sea buoy abeam to port, 100 yards. 1428: Passed through Long Beach entrance to Los Angeles breakwater. Proceeding on various courses and speeds conforming to channel. Officer of the Deck at the conn, Commanding Officer, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1443: Anchored at berth P-1, Long Beach, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to starboard anchor on following true bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 042°, tank 359°, inner mole light #6 283°.
2000 to 2400:
2015: Secured number 1 boiler. 2145: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE letter serial 4312 file P16-3/mm dated 17 November 1949, CONRAD, Allen L., EN3, 248 04 56, USN, reported aboard for duty.
2 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 3 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 042°, tank 359°, inner mole light #6 283°. Ships present are various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83).
0400 to 0800:
0440: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
1200 to 2400:
1250: In accordance with CSR-1 speedletter 4573, dated 2 December 1949, the following men reported aboard for duty with records, accounts and personal effects from the US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego: AUSTIN, James E., 864 90 97, TN, USN, and McKEE, William F., 750 73 63, SN, USN. Pursuant to Art.10304 (2) BuPers Manual, ZANANDREA, Anthony F., 791 33 97, RMSN, USN, was transferred to the US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, for discharge. 1415: In accordance with CSR-1 speedletter 4495 dated 28 November 1949, BOWLES, Robert J., 378 19 71, QMSN, USN, reported aboard for duty, with records, accounts and personal effects from the US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, California. 1435: Captain held inspection of lower decks, holds and storerooms. 1532: Pursuant to sentence of summary court-martial and BuPers letter 6515 dated 25 November 1949, LOID, James H., 302 21 02, USN, was transferred under guard with record, accounts and personal effects for execution of a BCD [Bad Conduct Discharge].
3 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 3 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following true anchorage bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 042°, tank 359°, inner mole light #6 283°. Ships present are various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83).
0800 to 1200:
0930: Quarters for muster and Captain’s inspection of personnel and living spaces; absentee: DUTTON, J. C., 569 15 16, FN, USN. 1000: Published the articles for the Government of the Navy.
1200 to 2400:
2000: Secured number 2 boiler.
4 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 3 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following true anchorage bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 042°, tank 359°, inner mole light #6 283°. Ships present are various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83). DUTTON, J. C., 569 15 16, FN, USN, returned aboard after being absent over leave since 0745, 2 December 1949, a period of 41 hours, 50 minutes.
0400 to 0800:
0430: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1600:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1600 to 2000:
1715: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 101338Z dated 1 November 1949/CWSF serial PO-2635 of November 21, 1949/ComServRon ONE serial 4498 dated November 28 1949, HERRING, Royal, E., 799 41 63, RDSA, USN, reported aboard for duty. 1830: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 222005Z, October 23 1949, DEXTER, Ernest L., 274 14 71, BMC, USN, reported aboard after completing temporary duty at CIC Team Training Center, San Diego, California.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Secured boiler number 1.
5 December 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 3 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following true bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 042°, tank 359°, inner mole light #6 283°. Ships present are various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0900: Conducted weekly test of magazine sprinkling systems.
0915: Inspection party from USS KASKASKIA came aboard for competitive exercises, Captain R. R. RUTTER, senior observer.
1200 to 2000:
1215: Made preparations for getting underway.1230: Set the special sea detail. 1239: Underway from anchorage P-1 Long Beach. Making various speeds and courses to clear breakwater. The Navigator has the conn with the Captain and Executive Officer on the bridge. Six main generators in use for propulsion. 1250: Secured the special sea detail. The Officer of the Deck assumed the conn. 1258: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to conduct competitive exercises. 1355: Secured from competitive exercises. 1400: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to assigned anchorage. The Executive Officer has the conn with the Captain and Navigator on the bridge.1418: Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach, in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Long Beach breakwater light 144° T, Hotel Riviera tower 042° T, and inner mole light #6 283° T. 1435: The observation party from USS CACAPON (AO-52) left the ship.
2000 to 2400:
Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
6 December 1949
Long Beach and at sea, California
Lat 33.04, Long -118.15
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 3 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Long Beach breakwater light 144° T, Hotel Riviera tower 042° T, and inner mole light #6 283° T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83). Number 4 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. 0025: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter A5-1 serial 4421 of 22 November 1949, observers for competitive exercises from USS KASKASKIA reported aboard.
0400 to 0800:
0300: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0535: Preparing to get underway. 0545: Set the special sea detail. 0606: Underway from berth P-1, Long Beach, for operating area 119 in accordance with ComFleTraGrp Op-Plan 49-49. Steering various courses and speeds to clear breakwater. All main generators in use for propulsion with pilot house control. The Captain has the conn with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Sounding appropriate fog signals. 0657: Secured the special sea detail. 0700: Set base course 185° T and pgc, 171° pstgc, and 170° psc. Standard speed is 14 knots, 109 rpm. 0745: All engines stopped. Took main generators 5 and 6 off the line. 0747: All engines ahead standard speed.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0902: Changed standard speed to 14.5 knots, 114 rpm. 1037: Changed course to 143° T and pgc, 127° pstgc and 129° psc.
1200 to 1800:
1243: General quarters, made preparations for firing anti-mine practice, slowed to 8 knots, 61 rpm. 1247: Steering various courses while firing 20mm guns, conducting anti-mine firing. 1339. Completed firing anti-mine practice, having expended 240 rounds 20mm. 1350: Steadied on course 310° T. Made preparations for firing AA practice “George”. 1415: Canceled AA practice due to weather conditions; put main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line. 1416: All ahead standard speed, 15 knots, 121 rpm on course 350° T and pgc, 339° pstgc.
1800
to 2400:
Changed course to 346° T and pgc, 335° pstgc and 333°
psc. 1935:The Captain assumed the conn. Making preparations for
anchoring. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to clear
breakwater and proceed to assigned anchorage. The Executive Officer
and Navigator are on the bridge. 1037: Set the special sea detail.
1951: Anchored in berth P-1.
7 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 3 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Riviera tower 143° T, inner mole light #6 282° T, Long Beach breakwater light 144° T. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered the crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Prepared to get underway. 0835: Underway from anchorage P-1 alongside USS HECTOR (AR-7). The Executive Officer has the conn with the Captain and Navigator on the bridge. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds. 0912: Moored starboard side to USS HECTOR with mooring lines 1 and 6 of 8-inch doubled manila line and numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 of ⅞-inch wire rope.
1200 to 2000:
1245: Pursuant to BuPers Manual art. C-10304(2), DONAHOO, Ward M., 996 19 97, SN, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, California, for discharge. 1315: Prepared to get underway. 1325: Set the special sea detail. 1335: Underway from alongside starboard side of USS HECTOR. All main engines on the line with pilot house control. The Captain has the conn with the Navigator and Officer of the Deck on the bridge. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to go alongside, port side to port side of USS BOLSTER (ARS-38). 1351: Moored port side to USS BOLSTER with standard mooring lines: number 1 and 6 of 8-inch manila rope and numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 of ⅞-inch wire rope. 1409: Secured the special sea detail.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
8 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS BOLSTER in Long Beach Inner Harbor, Long Beach, California. Ships present are various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83).
0400 to 0800:
0400: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters: absentee: BEGANO, R. L., 373 02 85, SN, USN. 0915: Inspecting party from USS KASKASKIA came aboard for competitive exercises. 1020: YWN-64 came alongside to discharge fresh water. Received 13,000 gallons of fresh water. 1115: Inspecting party from USS KASKASKIA left the ship.
1200 to 1600:
1330: YWN-64 cast off from alongside. 1350: BEGANO, R. L., 373 02 85, SN, USN., returned on board, AOL since 0730 this date, having reported to the US Naval Shore Patrol at 0832 this date. In accordance with CO, US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego, standard transfer order 12-1138, BALDWIN, D. A., 231 59 91, SN, USN, reported aboard for duty with records, accounts and personal effects.
1600 to 2000:
1640: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 011720Z of November 1949, KOLB, W, E. 568 60 86, SKSN, USN, reported aboard for duty with records, accounts, and personal effects.
2000 to 2400:
2125: Secured number 1 boiler. 2340: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 031832Z of December 1949, OCHS, G. D., 568 68 45, SN, USN, reported on board for duty with records, accounts, and personal effects.
9 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to USS BOLSTER with standard mooring lines 1 and 6 of 8-inch manila, doubled; numbers 3, 4, and 5 of ⅞-inch wire. Ships present, various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster; absentee: DOTSON, B. G. AN, USN. 0805: 0805: DOTSON B. G.,366 94 44, SN, USN, reported aboard having been AOL since 0730 this date. 0900: Captain held mast and awarded the following punishment, BEGANO, R. L, 373 02 85, SN, USN, unauthorized absence of 1 hour; 2 days’ loss of liberty. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal.
1200 to 2000:
1255: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 1330: Conducted Captain’s lower deck inspection. 1410: Let fires die under number 1 boiler. 1445: Secured from Captain’s lower deck inspection. 1550: Executive Officer departed on 26 days’ leave.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
10 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS BOLSTER with 6 standard mooring lines at inner mole, Long Beach. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
0400 to 0800:
0520: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0720: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 022034Z of September 1949, LAURIE, W. E., 212 04 40, GM1, USN, reported on board on completion of temporary duty with bags, records and transfer papers.
0800 to 2000:
0840: PADDY, J. A., TN, USN, reported on board having been AOL 10 minutes. 0850: Held quarters for Captain’s inspection, no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
11 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS BOLSTER with 6 standard mooring lines doubled and secured, in Inner Harbor, Long Beach, California. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83). Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0535: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0755: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0755: Pursuant to CSR-1 dispatch 280702Z of November 1949, VERSCHOOR, Thayer E., 381 27 47, CSN, USN, reported aboard for duty with bag, baggage, record and pay accounts from US Naval Receiving Station, Seattle, Washington.
0800 to 2400:
2010: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
12 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS BOLSTER with 6 standard mooring lines doubled and secured, in Long Beach Inner Harbor, Long Beach, California. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83). Number 4 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0430: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0915: YWN-64 was secured alongside to starboard. 1010: Pursuant to CO, USS BURTON ISLAND letter AGBE/P16-4 serial 743 of 12 December 1949, LOVELY, Paul Charles, MEC, 320 96 60, USN, left the ship for temporary duty with Shore Patrol, Fleet Landing, Long Beach, California.
1200 to 1600:
1258: Commenced receiving fresh water from YWN-64. 1408: Completed taking on fresh water. Total received 18,000 gallons. 1458: YWN-64 underway from alongside.
1600 to 2400:
1815: Secured number 2 boiler.
13 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS BOLSTER with 6 standard mooring lines doubled and secured, in Long Beach Inner Harbor, Long Beach, California. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83). 0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0915: YWN-64 was secured alongside to starboard. 1010: Pursuant to Co USS BURTON ISLAND letter AGBE/P16-4 serial 743 of 12 December 1949, LOVELY, Paul Charles, MEC, 320 96 60, USN, left the ship for temporary duty with Shore Patrol, Fleet Landing, Long Beach, California.
0400 to 0800:
0630: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: CRAIG, Noal E., EN2. 0850: Craig returned aboard. Craig, Noal H., reported to the Pico Street Landing Shore Patrol at 0800, AOL from 0730 to 0800, a period of 30 minutes. 0855: US Navy YOG-87 moored alongside to starboard to fuel USS BOLSTER (ARS-38). Pursuant to BuPers letter Pers-6305-bw-14 dated 17 November 1949 and 11th Naval District letter P16-3(10)/MM ND11 serial 9617 dated 29 November 1949, FRONCZAK, Aloysius F., 299 90 50, ICC, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, San Diego. California, for duty with baggage, records and orders. 1030: Pursuant to CSR-1 speedletter 4727 of 9 December 1949, ANDERSON, William L., 302 00 62, MRFA, USN, reported aboard for duty with baggage, records and orders.
1200 to 2400:
1338: YOG-87 underway from alongside.
14 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS BOLSTER with 6 standard mooring lines doubled and secured, in Long Beach Inner Harbor, Long Beach, California. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER (CL-83).
0400 to 2400:
0745: Prepared to get underway. 0752: Set special sea and anchor detail. 0758: Underway from alongside USS BOLSTER with numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 main generators on the line and pilot house control. The Captain has the conn with the Navigator and Officer of the Deck on the bridge. 0759: Maneuvering to clear port side of USS BOLSTER. 0802: Maneuvering to go alongside USS PLATTE (AO-24).
0000 to1200:
Moored port side to port side of USS PLATTE with 6 standard mooring lines, numbers 1 and 6 of 8-inch manila hawser, numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 of ⅞-inch wire rope. 0815: Secured the special sea detail. 0830: Mustered the crew at quarters; no absentees.
15 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to port side of USS PLATTE with standard mooring lines, all doubled, in inner mole berth 4, Long Beach, California, Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet with SOPA, ComCruDiv ONE, on USS MANCHESTER.
0800 to 2400:
Quarters for muster, absentee: HUMPHREY, W. 940 25 93, SK3, USN. Pursuant to BuPers order, Pers-31822, GVB-2 dated 6 December 1049, LCDR Samuel Goldhaber, 115337/220 DC, USN, reported aboard for duty. 0900 Disbursing officer issued semi-monthly money to the crew. 0950: HUMPHREY, W. 940 25 93, SK3, USN returned on board having been AOL since 0730 this date.
16 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to port side of USS PLATTE at inner mole, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
0800 to 2400:
1950: Pursuant to ComServRon speedletter serial 4680 dated 7 December 1949, PHILLIPS, John Richard,. 339 78 64 SN, USN reported aboard for duty.
17 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to port side of USS PLATTE at inner mole, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0930: Commenced Captain’s inspection. 0945: Secured from Captain’s inspection.
18 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to port side of USS PLATTE with standard mooring lines doubled, in inner mole, berth 4, Long Beach, California. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
0800 to 2400:
Mustered the crew on stations; absentee: LUCY, James P., HM3. Lucy reported aboard from 30 days’ leave, AOL as of 1200, 17 December 1949, a period of 23½ hours.
19 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 2400:
Moored port side to port side of USS PLATTE with standard mooring lines doubled, in inner mole, berth 4, Long Beach, California. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present with SOPA, ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
20 December 1949
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
Long Beach, California
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to port side of USS PLATTE with standard mooring lines doubled, in inner mole, berth 4, Long Beach, California, Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0915: YTL-560 came alongside with YWN-64. 1025: Commenced receiving fresh water. 1030: Received the following stores from Mountain View Produce Co: 900 dozen eggs, 900 gallons fresh frozen milk. 1110: Completed receiving fresh water, having received 11,000 gallons.
1200 to 2400:
1330: Pursuant to CSR-1 speedletter serial 4778, dated 14 December 1949, the following men reported for aboard for duty with records, accounts and personal effects: STANDEVEN, W. E., 760 79 03, ET3, USN, and SUTTON, R. R., 558 27 07, ET3, USN.
21 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to port side of USS PLATTE with standard mooring lines, all doubled, in Inner Long Beach Harbor, berth 4, Long Beach. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet with SOPA, ComCruDiv ONE, on USS MANCHESTER.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: HUMPHREY, W. N., 940 75 92, SK3, USN; 0815: HUMPHREY, W. N. returned aboard having been AOL since 0730 this date. 1000: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment; HUMPHREY, W. N., SK3, USN, AOL 1 hour, 10 minutes from 0730, 15 December 1949, plus AOL 16 minutes from 0730 this date: 2 days’ deprivation of liberty.
1200 to 2400:
1210: Pursuant to ComTransDiv ELEVEN letter CTD-11/P16-4(11/jn) serial 1202 of 20 December 1949, KAZUKAITIS, Frank (n), 339 18 45, AFI, USN, reported on board for temporary additional duty with bags, records and transfer papers. 1510: Pursuant to ComTransDiv ELEVEN letter CTD-11/P16-4(11/jn) serial 1202 of 20 December 1949, and on completion of his temporary duty, KAZUKAITIS, Frank (n), 339 18 45, AFI, USN, was transferred to ComTransDiv ELEVEN.
22 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to port side of USS PLATTE in berth 4, inner mole, Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentee: GAZICA, T. Jr, EN3, USN. 0920: GAZICA returned on board having been AOL from 0800 this date.
23 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored port side to port side [starboard side in log-book] of USS PLATTE, berth 4, inner mole, Long Beach, with 6 standard mooring lines. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0815: Made preparations for getting underway. Pilot JORGENSON came aboard. 0831: Underway from inner mole berth #4, Long Beach, to Long Beach Naval Shipyard with all main generators on the line for propulsion. Captain has the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0847: Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. 0947: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 252131Z of November 1949, LTJG William L. LEWIS SC, USN, 389770, reported aboard for duty as Supply and Disbursing Officer.
1200 to 2000:
1210: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
2000 to 2400:
2330: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
24 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to berth 32½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines doubled and secured. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ships present are various ships of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
0400 to 0800:
0430 Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 2000:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters. No absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2400: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
25 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to berth 32½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines doubled and secured. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ships present are various ships of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER.
0400 to 2000:
0420: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0755: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
26 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to berth 32½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines doubled and secured. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ships present are various ships of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER. 0350: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Commenced taking fresh water from the dock. 1430: Secured taking fresh water having received 1700 gallons.
27 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to berth 32½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines doubled and secured. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Ships present are various ships of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS MANCHESTER. 0350: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0400 to 0800:
Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 1135: Received 5,375 lbs of provisions from Jewel Produce Company; 12 gallons of Avoset from H. B. Grubbs and Co.; 2,034 lbs of fresh provisions from Consolidated Provision Co. Inspected for quantity and quality.
28 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS HECTOR. 0000: Let fires die under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. Made daily inspection of magazines and powder samples. Conditions normal.
29 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS HECTOR.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Pursuant to ComWestSeaFrontier speedletter serial PO2919 of 12 December 1949, ELLENA, Peter (n) Jr, 790 64 86, DT3, USN, reported aboard for duty from ADCOM, USMC, Great Lakes, Illinois, with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts.
30 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0800:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS HECTOR. Number 2 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes. 0000: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
1300: Pursuant to BuPers Pers-6336-BW-10 dated 30 November 1949, COSTILLO, Eufemio Ramos, 937 74 73, ET3, USN, was transferred with records, accounts and personal effects to CO, Nattie, NAS OLATHE, Kansas, for course of instructions in GCA. Pursuant to ComServRon ONE speedletter serial 4778 of 14 December 1949, CHAN, David (n), 663 61 70, EN1, USN, reported aboard with records, accounts and personal effects for TAD (6 months). 1315: KIRCHNER, William E., FA, 387 92 44, USN, reported aboard, AOL since 0800, a period of 5 hours and 15 minutes.
31 December 1949
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.21
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA is ComCruDiv ONE on USS HECTOR.
0400 to 0800:
0720: JAMES, K. L., CSI, 644 45 51, USN, returned on board from 27 days’ leave.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: McKEE, W. F., SN, 750 73 65, USN. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1200 to 2400:
1200: Pursuant to Commanding General, 1st Marine Division., Fleet MarFor Orders, serial 22314, dated 27 December 1949, ASIS, A. A., SGT, (650445) (1871) USMC, reported aboard for 3 days’ TAD in connection with Marine Corps matters.