USS LANSING (DER-388)
ACTIVITY LOG
(Excerpted from actual deck
logs obtained from National Archives, Washington DC)
In the interest of
protecting their anonymity, ship’s company have been assigned aliases,
which have no correlation to
their actual name
1-1-63 0000 Six
nylon lines hold our starboard side near
The USS WILTSIE, who is tied
to the pier,
Pearl Harbor, Naval Station, BRAVO-23’
But in just one more day we’ll
be putting to sea.
Miscellaneous services from the pier we
get
And Modified Material
Condition YOKE is set
Through all of the day and these
holiday nights
SOPA’s been CINCPACFLT at
Makalapa Heights.
In company with us to watch the old
year drop aft
Units of the Pacific Fleet,
yard and district craft
0400 Moored
as before
0745 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none.
0800 Moored
as before
1030 Made
daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions: normal
1-2-63 0700 Held
quarters for muster and inspection. Absentees: LONGSHOREMAN, L.L., BMSN.
0715 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0745 LONGSHOREMAN,
L.L., BMSN, returned on board after being AOL for a
period of forty-five (45)
minutes
0830 Stationed
the special sea and anchor detail
0900 Completed
preparations for getting underway, draft: forward 11’ 6”, aft 10’ 8”.
0931 Underway
for NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in compliance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MOVORD 42-62
and COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
0932 Maneuvering
to clear the berth, OOD conning, Captain and Navigator on the bridge.
0939 Steering
various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
1012 Passed
buoys #1 and #2
1013 Secured
the special sea and anchor detail, set Condition IV
1014 Maneuvering
on various courses at various speeds to remain clear of
USS HASSAYAMPA (AO-145).
1018 Experienced
fluctuating power from No. 1 S/S generator.
Commenced steering by magnetic
compass.
Took No. 2 main engine off the
line
1039 Set
course 230 PSTGC, speed 8 kts
1044 C/s 10
kts
1047 Slowed
to 1/3, stopped the starboard shaft and placed No. 2 main engine on the line
1051 C/s 12
kts
1053 C/c
260 PSTGC
1059 C/s 14
kts
1116 C/s
270 PSTGC
1120 C/s 15
kts
1127 C/c
260 PSTGC
1130 Commenced
steering course 293T
1215 C/c
338
1306 Stopped
all engines
1310 Dropped
No. 2 and No. 3 main engines
1311 Changed
speed to 10 kts
1318 With
Kaena Pt. Light abeam to starboard took departure for NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
on course 338, speed 12 kts.
1356 All
engines stop
1358 Brought
No. 2 and No. 3 main engines on the line. Increased speed to 8 kts.
1411 C/s 10
kts
1437 C/s 15
kts.
1445 C/s
16.5 kts
1620 C/s to
12 kts
1624 C/s to
8 kts. Dropped No. 2 main engine to affect repairs
1632 C/s to
10 kts
1642 C/s to
12 kts
1730 C/s to
8 kts. Stopped the starboard shaft to bring No. 2 main engine on the line.
1737 C/s to
12 kts
1740 C/s to
16 kts
1750 C/c to
17 kts
1845 C/s to
16.5 kts
2002 Paralleled
No. 1 and 2 S/S generators. Shifted load to No. 1 S/S generator.
Load split between No. 1 and
No. 2 S/S generators
2008 Observed
unidentified flying object, bearing 2700T, position angle 40, course
070T
2016 Unidentified
flying object faded bearing 025T, lat 22025’N, long 159001’W.
1-3-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-61 and
COMDESFLOT FIVE MOVORD 42-62,
on course 3380T, speed 16.5 kts.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
All four main engines are in
use.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators
0045 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 1 to No. 2 S/S generator due to a
casualty on the air check
valve on No. 1
1440 Experienced
frontal passage characterized by heavy precipitation and high winds
1518 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 2 and 3 S/S generators due to a casualty on No. 1
S/S generator
1537 The
electrical load placed on No. 3 S/S generator due to a casualty on No. 2 S/S
generator
1541 Lost
gyro compass, commenced steering 325 PSTGC
1544 Electrical
load split between No. 1 and No. 3 ships service generators.
1605 Exercised
the crew at abandon ship drill
1700 Secured
from drill.
1845 Commenced
steering by gyro compass. Steering 328T
1-4-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MOVORD 42-62 and
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Base course is 338, base speed
16.5 kts. Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between No. 2 and 3 S/S generators.
0100 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 334, distance 12 miles. Contact designated Skunk
“A”.
Skunk “A” on course 263, speed
17 kts.
0110 Sighted
Skunk “A” bearing 320, distance 10 miles
0127 Skunk
“A” at CPA bearing 315, distance 8 miles.
0146 Lost
sight of Skunk “A” bearing 260, distance 10 miles
0203 Skunk
“A” faded bearing 245, distance 13.5 miles
0821 C/s to
17 kts.
0833 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 2 S/S generator to No. 1 S/S generator.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1, 2, and 3 S/S generators.
0943 Made
daily inspection of all magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions:
normal.
Conducted weekly test of
magazine sprinklers. Tested: satisfactory
1200 Underway
as before. The barometer dropped 18 hundredths between 1100 and 1500
1600 Exercised
the crew at 1AA General Quarters
1607 Condition
Zebra set throughout the ship.
1612 Manned
abandon ship stations
1622 Remanned
1AA GQ stations
1630 Set
Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1630 Secured
from General Quarters: set Condition IV
2045 Visibility
decreased to zero. Commenced sounding fog signals
2058 Visibility
increased to two miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
1-5-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MOVORD 42-62 and
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Base course is 338, base speed
is 17 kts. Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators.
0822 Decreased
speed to 8 kts. Stopped starboard shaft. Dropped No. 2 main
engine to repair ruptured fuel
line. Increased speed to 12.5 kts
0919 Decreased
speed to 8 kts.
1118 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
OVERHEAD, E.T., ENFN, OFFENSE:
Violation of UCMJ Article 134, disorderly conduct.
punishment: Awarded Summary
Court-Martial.
KEELHAUL, R.S., EN2, OFFENSE:
Assault and battery.
punishment: Reduction to next
inferior rate, reduction suspended for six (6) months.
LIFELINE, L.S., RD3, OFFENSE:
Failure to obey regulation.
punishment: Awarded Summary
Court-Martial.
1654 Main
control reported a fresh water leak in no. 3 main engine. Commenced
slowing to take the engine off
the line.
1700 All
ahead 2/3, 172 rpm for 10 knots. Took No. 3 main engine off the line for
repairs.
1707 C/s 12
kts
1726 C/s 8
kts
1727 Port
engine stop. Put No. 3 main engine on the line
1728 Port
engine ahead 1/3
1730 C/s 12
kts
1735 C/s 15
kts
1741 C/s 17
kts.
1-6-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MOVORD 42-62 and
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE is set.
Base course is 338, base speed
is 17 kts. Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators.
1-7-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60 and
COMDESFLOT FIVE MOVORD 42-62
on course 338, speed 17 kts.
All four main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0504 C/s to
16.5 kts
0515 C/s to
16 kts
0526 C/c to
300
0537 C/s to
15 kts
0536 C/s to
14 kts
0539 C/s to
12 kts
0540 C/c to
290
0542 C/s to
10 kts
0547 C/s to
8 kts. Dropped No. 2 and No. 3 main engines off the line and placed them in 5
minute standby
Mustered the crew at foul
weather parade. Absentees: none.
0802 Stopped
starboard engine
0804 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3
0807 Port
engine stop
0835 C/c to
060
0838 all
engines ahead 1/3
0840 Starboard
engine stop
0906 Shifted
the electrical load from Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators to Nos. 1 and 2 S/S
generators
in parallel. Dropped No. 1 S/S
generator. Electrical load on No. 2 S/S generator
0913 C/c to
050
0926 Shifted
electrical load to Nos. 1 and 4 S/S generator split, due to a casualty to No. 2
S/S generator
0937 Shifted
the electrical load back to No. 2 S/S generator
1200 Increasing
speed intermittently to 10 kts. to maintain heading in moderate to heavy seas
1600 Maneuvering
at various speeds on the port shaft to remain on course 050 in
the face of 35 kt. winds and
25 foot seas.
1625 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 2 and 3 S/s generators
1650 Set
Condition ZEBRA below the main deck.
2024 C/c to
090
2055 Shifted
electrical load from Nos. 2 and 3 generators to Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators
2243 C/c to
085
2306 C/c to
095
1-8-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op Order 201-60 On
course 095, speed 8 kts.
No. 1 main engine is on the
line
The electrical load is split
between No’s 1 and 3 ship service generators.
Material YOKE, with Material
Condition ZEBRA below the main deck, and
Condition of Readiness IV are
set.
The ship is riding comfortably
in heavy seas with wind speed of 30 kts. gusting to 35 kts.
0430 Placed
No. 4 main engine on the port shaft. A/E/A 1/3 for 8 kts.
0434 Port
engine stopped. Starboard engine ahead 1/3 for 9 kts.
0435 C/c
090
1000 Visibility
reduced to 1 mile commenced sounding fog signals
1040 Visibility
increased to 2 miles. Ceased sounding for signals.
1147 Port
engine ahead 1/3. C/c to 250
1149 C/s to
8 kts
1150 C/c to
255
1155 Starboard
engine stopped
1754 Brought
no. 2 main engine on to the starboard shaft.
Starboard engine ahead 1/3,
136 RPM for 8 kts.
1754 Stopped
the port shaft. Placed No. 4 main engine in 5 minute standby. C/c to 160.
1902 C/c
155
1927 C/c to
150
2015 C/c to
140
2155 C/c to
120
1-9-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op Order 201-60.
Base course 120.
No. 2 main engine is on the
starboard shaft ahead 1/3, turns for 8 kts.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators.
Material Condition ZEBRA is
set below decks with YOKE above decks.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set
0054 Port
engine ahead 1/3
0100 C/c to
300
0110 Starboard
engine stop
0254 C/c to
265 to ride more comfortably
0700 C/c to
085
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0914 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 S/S generator
0915 Made
daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions: normal
0940 Placed
No. 1 main engine in immediate standby; Nos. 2 and 3 main engines in 30 minute
standby
1024 Set
Material Condition YOKE below the main deck
1059 C/c to
090
1106 Unidentified
radar contact bearing 327, 18 miles; on course 085, speed 8 kts.
1244 C/c to
115
1246 C/c to
090
1247 C/c to
075
1248 C/c to
080
1256 C/c to
090
1357 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3
1400 C/c to
270
1405 Starboard
engine stop. Placed No. 1 main engine in immediate standby.
1753 C/c to
085
1956 Visibility
decreased to 200 yds. Commenced sounding fog signals in accordance with
the International Rules of the
Road
2010 Visibility
increased to 3 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals.
2034 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators split
2043 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile. Commenced sounding fog signals in accordance with
the International Rules of the
Road
2050 Visibility
increased to 5 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
2259 C/c to
095
1-10-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op Order 201-60 on
course 095, speed 6 kts.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 2 S/S generators.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set. Material Condition YOKE is being maintained.
0200 C/c to
295
0502 C/c to
090. Base speed 8 kts. on the port shaft
0819 C/c to
115
0845 C/c to
125
0858 C/c to
130
0903 C/s to
8 kts
0945 C/c to
140
1000 C/c to
150
1121 C/c to
160
1252 C/c to
200
1737 C/c to
029; C/s to 9 kts
1745 C/s to
8 kts
1900 C/c to
010
1903 C/c to
330
2217 C/c to
000
1-11-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station AA in accordance with
COMBARPAC OpOrder 201-60, on
course 000, speed 8 kts.
No. 4 main engine is on the
line
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 S/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0025 Shifted
electrical load to No. 1 S/S generator
0100 C/s to
10 kts. C/c to 180
0104 C/s to
8 kts.
0106 C/c to
200
0135 C/t to
190
0140 C/c to
200
0450 C/c to
210
0600 C/c to
190
0501 C/c to
210
0504 C/c to
200
0736 C/c to
140
0740 C/c to
120
0741 C/c to
090
1315 to 1709 Numerous
course and speed changes
1711 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3
1718 Starboard
engine ahead 2/3
1720 All
engines ahead 1/3
1722 Starboard
engine stop. Placed No. 2 main engine in immediate standby
1730 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators.
1751 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3. Port engine ahead 2/3
1901 Maneuvering
to maintain course into the seas from 105
2000 Underway
as before. The barometric pressure dropped from 28.52 at 2000
to 28.40 at 2300. At 2400 the
barometer is 28.36
1-12-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60. No.
4 main engine is on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
Base course is 105, speed 8
kts.
1259 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 S/S generator
1406 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 090, distance 12.4 miles;
designated Skunk Alpha Alpha.
1425 The
Summary Court Martial which opened at 1400 in the case of
LIFELINE, L.S., RD3, adjourned
to await action of the convening authority
1428 Unidentified
contact tracked and determined to be on course 255, speed 11 kts; CPA 145,
distance 7.2 miles at 1515
1500 Sighted
contact visually bearing 120 and identified it as a freighter
1511 Lost
contact visually
1636 Skunk
Alpha Alpha faded bearing 208, distance 14.5 miles
2351 No. 2
main engine put back in commission and placed in 30 minute standby
1-13-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 140
with No. 4 main engine on the
port shaft ahead 1/3 for 8 kts.
No. 1 main engine is in 5
minute standby and Nos. 2 and 32 are in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is being
carried by No. 2 S/S generator.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set
0025 Shifted
electrical load from No. 2 to No. 1 S/S generator
0255 C/c to
130 for weather balloon launch.
0315 Returned
to base course 140
0813 Brought
no. 2 main engine on the starboard shaft at turns for 8 kts.
0816 Stopped
the port shaft
0827 C/s 10
kts. on the starboard shaft
0902 Brought
no. 3 main engine on the port shaft
1325 C/s to
4 kts. Placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby.
1647 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators
2100 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA below the main deck
1-14-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AB”
on course 195, speed 8 kts. in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
No. 2 and 4 main engines area
on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
0455 In
accordance with COMBARPAC Message 141335Z, proceeding to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”.
1040 Placed
electrical load on No. 1 s/s generator.
1325 Launched
weather balloon
2034 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile due to fog. Commenced sounding fog signals in accordance
with
International Rules of the
Road
2158 Starboard
engine stop. Placed No. 2 main engine in 5 minute standby
2229 Visibility
increased to 6 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
2315 C/s to
10 kts
2325 Placed
No. 2 main engine on the line. All engines ahead 1/3
2328 Port
engine stop. Placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby.
1-15-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 160, base speed 8 kts.
Maneuvering at various speeds
on port and starboard shafts to maintain course.
No. 2 main engine is on the
line. No. 3 main engine is in immediate standby.
Nos. 1 and 4 main engines are
in 5 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
1 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0125 C/c to
140. Brought No. 4 main engine on the line.
Placed No. 3 main engine in 5
minute standby.
0400 Split
electrical load between No. 1 and No. 3 s/s generators. Maneuvering at various
speeds
to maintain course
0428 Set
Material Condition Zebra below the main deck.
0435 All
engines ahead 1/3 for 8 kts., 136 RPM
0458 C/c to
270
0604 C/c to
275
0627 C/c to
280
1520 Starboard
engine ahead 2/3
1525 C/c to
120
1526 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3
1533 C/c to
115
1535 Port
engine stop
1536 C/s to
10 kts
1538 C/s to
9 kts
1611 C/s to
8 kts.
1-16-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 115, base speed 8 kts.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
No. 2 main engine is on the line.
No. 4 main engine is in five minute standby.
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are
in thirty minute standby.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
0105 C/c to
300 to launch weather balloon
0107 C/c to
310 to launch weather balloon
0624 Lost
power to ship’s gyro due to a casualty to generator. Commenced steering
by magnetic compass, course
104
0650 Regained
power to ship’s gyro
0810 C/s to
0. Commenced lying to, placed No. 2 main engine out of commission;
No. 4 main engine in immediate
standby.
0833 shifted
the load to No. 2 and No. 3 s/s generators.
1323 Port
engine ahead 1/3, 136 RPM for 8 kts. Commenced steering various
courses to compensate magnetic
steering compass and compile deviation table
1628 Secured
from compensating magnetic compass. Set course 275
1805 Commenced
engineering casualty control drills on the port shaft
1900 Stopped
the port shaft. Brought no. 1 main engine on the starboard shaft, 8 kts.
1940 Secured
from engineering casualty control drills
2045 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 2 and No. 3 s/s generator to No. 2 s/s generator
2247 Commenced
engineering casualty drills
2305 Secured
from engineering casualty drills.
1-17-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60,
base course is 275.
Starboard engine is ahead 1/3,
136 rpm for 8 kts. No. 1 main engine is on the line,
No. 4 is in 5 minute standby;
Nos. 2 and 3 are in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
2 S/S generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0944 Stopped
the starboard shaft. brought no. 4 main engine on the line. c/s to 8 kts.
Placed No. 1 main engine in 5
minute standby
1314 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line. Placed no. 4 main engine in 5 minute standby
Placed No. 1 main engine in 30
minute standby. Put No. 2 main engine on the line.
1555 Visibility
reduced to 1 mile. Commenced sounding fog signals in
accordance with the
international rules of the road.
Wind veered from 125 to 285,
barometer dropped 7 hundredths and temperature dropped
3 degrees F within 5 minute
period signifying passage through a front. Winds gusting to 45 kts.
1556 C/c to
180
1601 C/s to
9 kts
1606 C/s to
9.5 kts
1608 Port
engine ahead 1/3, 136 rpm for 8 kts on both shafts
1643 Unable
to steer course 180. Changed base course to 195.
1658 Ceased
sounding fog signals
1725 Wind
veered from 285 to 315.
1801 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators
1813 C/c to
290
1820 C/s to
9 kts
1821 C/c to
285
1824 C/s to
8 kts. Stopped the starboard shaft.
1918 C/s to
280. Starboard engine ahead 1/3.
1936 Stopped
the starboard shaft. c/s to 9 kts.
2340 Commenced
testing No. 2 main engine
1-18-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 280, speed 5 knots, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station AO
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60. Condition of Readiness IV is set.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
No. 4 main engine is on the
line and the electrical load is split between
Nos. 2 and 3 S/S generators.
Conducting tests on No. 2 main engine
0110 Completed
tests on No. 2 main engine. No. 2 main engine is still out of commission
0357 Placed
No. 2 main engine back in commission and on the line.
1012 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators
1319 Unidentified
air contact bearing 346, 30 miles
1331 Air
contact identified as Navy 31517.
1348 Air
contact faded bearing 173, 90 miles
2348 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 S/S generator
1-19-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 180, base speed 9 kts.
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines are
on line. Nos. 1 and 4 main engines are in 30 minutes standby.
The electrical load is on No.
1 S/S generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0524 Placed
No. 4 main engine in 5 minute standby. C/s to 5 kts.
0828 Starboard
engine stopped. Commenced lying to on southerly headings
1100 The
Commanding Officer held mast in the case of
MASTHEADLIGHT, W.R., SN, and
imposed non-judicial punishment as follows
2 weeks extra duty.
1255 Placed
No. 2 main engine on the line. C/s to 8 kts on the starboard shaft.
1256 Set
course 260.
1330 Stopped
and commenced lying to
1502 C/s to
8 kts on the starboard shaft
1508 Stopped
and commenced lying to.
1-20-63 0000 Underway
independently, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station ”AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60. The
ship is lying to on an easterly heading.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
No. 2 main engine is in
immediate standby and No. 4 main engine is in 5 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
1 S/S generator.
0400 Lost
the electrical load on No. 1 S/S generator due to a fuel rack casualty
0404 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 S/S generator
0432 Lost
the electrical on No. 2 S/S generator due to salt water contamination of fuel
supply
0436 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 S/S generator.
0451 Lost
the electrical load on No. 1 S/S generator due to salt water contamination of
fuel supply
0452 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 S/S generator.
0647 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 2 and 3 S/S generators
0656 Underway
on course 220, speed 8 kts with No. 4 main engine on the line.
0955 Shifted
the electrical load from N. 2 S/S generator to No. 1 S/S generator.
The load is now split between
Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators.
1201 Visibility
reduced; commenced sounding fog signals in accordance with the
International Rules of the
Road.
1353 C/c to
180
1420 Set
Condition ZEBRA below the main deck
1551 C/c to
185. it was necessary to place the port engine ahead 1/3 intermittently to
maintain course.
2005 Commenced
maneuvering on various courses to maintain ships head into the sea
2321 On
course 240.
1-21-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 240. S/E/A 1/3, 136 RPM for 8 kts.
No. 2 main engine is on line,
No. 4 in immediate standby, Nos. 1 and 3 in 15 minute standby
The electrical load is split
between No. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE is set
above, and Material Condition ZEBRA below, the main deck.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set
0655 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator due to casualty to No. 3 s/s
generator
0719 C/s to
10 kts
0720 C/c to
090
0723 C/s to
8 kts
0737 Paralleled
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 2 s/s generators
0755 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
0853 Set
Material Condition YOKE below the main deck.
1-22-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 300 patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60. No.
2 main engine is on the line;
No. 4 main engine is in 5
minute standby;
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are
in 15 minute standby.
Speed is 5 kts. The electrical
load is on No. 2 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained. Condition of Readiness IV is set
0135 C/c to
290
0400 C/c to
145
0808 Stopped
the starboard shaft momentarily and placed no. 1 main engine on the line
0829 C/c to
180
0853 Placed
Nos. 3 and 4 main engines on the line, port shaft ahead 1/3
0900 Departed
NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” enroute to U.S. Naval Station, Midway
0907 C/s to
10 kts
0909 C/c to
195
0927 Paralleled
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 2 s/s generators
0928 C/s to
12 kts
0933 C/s to
14 kts
0944 C/s to
15 kts
1039 C/s to
16 kts
1110 Visibility
decreased to 2 miles: Commenced sounding fog signals in accordance with
the International Rules of the
Road.
1140 Visibility
increased to 6 miles: Ceased fog signals
1149 C/s to
15 kts
1205 C/s to
13 kts
1223 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator due to governor casualty on No. 1
1234 Paralleled
the electrical load on Nos. 1 and 2 s/s generators
1435 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile. Commenced sounding fog signals in accordance with
the International Rules of the
Road
1447 Visibility
increased to 4 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
1600 C/s to
13.5 kts
1602 C/s to
14 kts
1731 C/s to
13 kts
2318 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators. Sounding fog signals
intermittently,
in accordance with the
International Rules of the Road in rain squalls.
1-23-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to
Midway Island in accordance
with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 1955, base
speed 13 kts.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 2 and 3 S/S generators.
Material condition ZEBRA is
set below the main deck. Condition of Readiness IV is set
0020 Lost
the electrical load on No. 2 S/S generator due to loss of fuel suction
0034 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators
0037 Lost
the electrical load on No. 1 S/S generator due to loss of fuel suction.
0045 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 2 and 3 S/S generators
0130 Lost
the electrical load on No. 2 S/S generator due to loss of fuel suction
0135 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 S/S generators.
1849 Sighted
small fishing vessel bearing 150, distance about 700 yards on course of
approximately 240
1850 C/c to
260; c/s to 10 kts
1856 C/c to
240
1902 C/s to
14 kts
1903 C/c to
200
1-24-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to U.S. Naval Station,
Midway Island in accordance
with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Base course is 200, base speed
14 kts. Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between no. 1 and 3 S/S generators.
The ship is riding comfortably
in moderate seas.
0701 Visibility
decreased to 1 mile due to heavy rain. Commenced sounding fog signals.
0706 Visibility
increased to 5 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
0900 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 S/s generator due to loss of fuel oil pressure.
Shifted the electrical load to
No. 2 S/s generator.
Electrical load split between
Nos. 2 and 3 S/s generators.
0913 Sustained
casualty to Nos. 1 and 2 main engines; lost fuel oil pressure. C/s to 6 kts.
0939 Commenced
sounding fog signals as visibility is reduced to 1000 yards in a heavy rain
squall
0946 Cased
sounding fog signals as visibility increased to 2 miles
0945 Restored
Nos. 1 and 2 main engines; c/s to 10 kts
1004 C/s to
12 kts
1012 C/s to
13 kts
1014 C/s to
14 kts
1133 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 221, range 12 miles
1145 C/c to
210
1148 Obtained
visual contact with skunk “A”: bearing 211, range 6 miles on course 068, speed
16 kts.
1202 Skunk
“A” at CPA bearing 140, range 4500 yards. Unable to establish visual
communication
with skunk “A”
1218 Slowed
the port engine and stopped the starboard engine. Nos. 1 and 2 main
engines off the line due to
loss of fuel oil suction
1220 No. 1
main engine back on the line at 200 rpm
1226 Lost
visual contact with skunk “A”
1229 Placed
No. 2 main engine on the line. Increased speed to base speed and
took No. 2 main engine off the
line due to loss of fuel oil suction
1517 Placed
No. 2 main engine back on the line.
2125 Made
radar landfall on Midway Island bearing 177, range 32 miles
2207 Sighted
the loom of the aero beacon light on Midway Island bearing 180
2247 Sighted
the aero beacon light on Midway Island bearing 160, range 18 miles
2343 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 main engine, fuel oil leak. Slowed to 10 kts.
and took No. 2 main engine off
the line.
1-25-63 0000 Underway
independently making an approach on Midway Island, passing between Midway and
Kure Islands. Nos. 1, 3 and 4
main engines are on the line, all engines ahead 2/3 for 10 kts.
Base course is 210. The
electrical load is split between Nos. 2 and 3 S/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0002 Slowed
to put No. 2 main engine on the line then returned to base speed
0858 Set
the special sea and anchor detail
0900 Maneuvering
to receive a tug and pilot alongside
0918 YTM
372 (TATARRAX) alongside to starboard
0920 The
pilot, Mr. YATES, came aboard
0923 Maneuvering
to enter Midway Island Channel. The pilot has the conn. The Captain and
Navigator
are on the bridge
0929 Maneuvering
to conform to Midway Island Channel
0944 YTM
372 made up on port bow. Maneuvering to moor
0951 Moored
starboard side to pier 2, south, U.S. Naval Station, Midway Island
1008 Secured
the special sea and anchor detail. Set the inport watch
1030 The
pilot departed the ship
1052 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 S/S generator
1100 Commenced
taking of fuel from the pier
1440 In
accordance with CO USS LANSING (DER-388) Orders of 25 Jan 1963,
Ensign P.O. LEATHER and two
men departed the ship on three days
TAD with COMAEWBARRONPAC
1552 The
pilot Mr. YATES embarked. Set the special sea and anchor detail.
1614 Underway
from Pier Two, South and proceeding out of the Midway Islands Harbor entrance.
Steering various courses at
various speeds
1635 Cleared
channel entrance. Tug alongside to port and Pilot debarked to tug
1638 Secured
the special sea and anchor detail. Took departure from Midway Islands with
aero beacon bearing 310,
distance 5,000 yards, enroute Pearl Harbor in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MOV-ORD 5-63
1649 Set
Base course 135 and increased speed gradually.
1733 At
Base speed, all engines ahead full, 310 RPM for 5 turns over 17 kts.
1-26-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Midway Island to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in accordance
with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MOV-ORD 5-63
on course 135, speed 17.2 Kts.
Condition of readiness IV is
set.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
0729 C/s to
17.5 kts
1829 C/s to
17.7 kts
1830 C/c to
104
1-27-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in accordance
with COMDESFLOT FIVE
MOVE-ORDER 5-63.
Base course is 104, base speed
17.8 kts.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3s/s generators.
1302 Exhaust
detected in the crankcase of No. 2 main engine. Took No. 2 off the line;
slowed to 1/3 on the starboard
shaft, 2/3 on the port shaft, turns for 10 kts
1310 C/s
all engines ahead standard 300 RPM, 6 turns over 16.5 kts
1401 Came
around left in a circle at standard rudder to investigate a life preserver
(orange kapok) floating in the
water
1407 Set
base course 104
1415 Shifted
the electrical load from Nos. 1 and 3 to Nos. 2 and 4 s/s generators
1419 Reduced
RPM on the starboard shaft to 240, 6 turns under 14 kts
1742 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 130, distance 20 miles. Contact designated skunk
“ALFA”.
1745 Commenced
slowing to bring No. 2 main engine on the line, c/s to 10 kts
1746 Stopped
the starboard shaft momentarily and place No. 2 main engine on the line. C/s to
15 kts.
1748 Skunk
“ALFA” determined to be on course 280, speed 19 kts
1753 C/s to
15.5 kts
1758 C/s to
16 kts
1759 Sighted
Skunk “ALFA” bearing 170, distance 11 miles
1807 Skunk
“ALFA” is at CPA bearing 190, 10.4 miles
1807 Skunk
“ALFA” evaluated as a Passenger Liner
1825 Skunk
“ALFA” faded visually bearing 220, 12 miles.
1825 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
1840 Skunk
“ALFA” faded on radar bearing 251, 23 miles.
2042 Obtained
radar contact bearing 099, range 19.5 miles, designated Skunk “B”
on course 260, speed 14.5
knots
2126 Skunk
“B” passed CPA bearing 026, range 6.2 miles
1-28-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in accordance
with COMDESFLOT FIVE MOV-ORDER
5-63. Base course is 104, base speed 17.5 kts.
The ship’s electrical load is
split between Nos. 1 and 3 S/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0455 Made
radar landfall on Kuala rock bearing 062, distance 35 miles
0615 Made
radar landfall on Kauai, bearing 013, distance 91 miles
0641 C/c to
089
0702 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 030, 17 miles, designated skunk “ALFA”
0705 Skunk
“ALFA” determined to be on course 100, speed 11 kts
1005 Obtained
island of Oahu on radar bearing 071, range 76 miles
1119 Skunk
“ALFA” faded bearing 287, range 21 miles
1440 Passed
Barber’s Point light abeam to port, bearing 355, distance 2 miles
1501 Stationed
the special sea and anchor detail
1508 Stopped
all engines and tested back bell prior to entering Pearl Harbor Channel
1520 Entered
inland waters; maneuvering on various courses at various speeds
entering Pearl Harbor Channel,
OOD conning, Captain and Navigator on the bridge
1529 Passed
buoys Nos. 1 and 2; maneuvering on various courses at various
speeds conforming to Pearl
Harbor Channel
1550 Maneuvering
to come along side berth BRAVO-23.
1556 Moored
starboard side to pier BRAVO, Berth 23, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii.
1612 Secured
the special sea and anchor detail; set the inport watch
1758 USS
WILHOITE (DER-397) came alongside and moored outboard to port
1715 Commenced
receiving miscellaneous services from the pier
1810 Ensign
P.O. LEATHER returned on board having completed three days temporary additional
duty
2000 Called
away the emergency assistance party due to a fire on the USS WILHOITE (DER-397)
2011 Secured
the emergency assistance party; further assistance not required.
1-29-63 0530 USS
WILHOITE (DER-397) underway from alongside
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1-30-63 0730 Set
the modified sea detail
0744 YTM
263 (NEOGA) CAME ALONGSIDE THE PORT QUARTER.
0746 YTM
195 (YONAGUSKA) came alongside the port bow. Pilot MACMULKIN came aboard
and took the conn
0800 Underway
with Tug power. Ship in dead plant status. Maneuvering to go alongside Hotel
Pier
0812 Moored
starboard side to Berth HOTEL 1.5, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
with
standard destroyer mooring
lines
0818 Pilot
left the ship and Tugs got underway from alongside
0830 Commenced
off-loading fuel, draft forward 11’8”; draft aft 10’3”
1505 Secured
from off-loading fuel, draft forward 11’6”; draft aft 10’
1530 Set
the modified sea detail
1637 YTM
496 (CHAHAO) and YTM 195 (YONAGUSKA) came alongside port
quarter and port bow
respectively.
1638 Pilot
GILLEN came aboard and took the conn
1644 Underway
with Tug power. Ship in dead plant status; maneuvering to go alongside Berth
BRAVO 21
1700 Moored
starboard side to Berth BRAVO 21, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with
standard destroyer mooring
lines doubled
1707 Pilot
left the ship and Tugs got underway from alongside
1935 The
Summary Court-Martial which convened at 1756 in the case of
OVERHEAD, E.T., ENFN adjourned
to await action of the convening authority.
1-31-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1900 Held
fire drill.
1930 Secured
from fire drill.
2-1-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to Berth BRAVO 21, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with
standard destroyer mooring
lines. Lines Nos. 1, 2, and 6 have 5 parts out and
No. 4 has 4 parts out in
expectation of high winds. Nos. 3 and 5 are doubled.
Receiving miscellaneous
services from the Pier. Ship’s present include various units of the
Pacific Fleet, yard and
district craft. SOPA is CINCPACFLT at Makalapa Heights.
Modified Material Condition
YOKE is set.
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: KEEL, B.S., GMG2;
NUNBUOY, C.S., FN, AWOL since
0700 this date.
0727 KEEL,
B.S., GMG2. returned on board, having been AWOL since 0700 this date
0800 NUNBUOY,
C.S., FN, returned on board having been AWOL since 0700 this date
1230 Mustered
the crew at quarters for Captains inspection of personnel
1310 Secured
from inspection
1645 By
order of the Commanding Officer, LAY, D.T., RMSA, was released
from confinement and restored
to duty, following completion of the
period of confinement adjudged
by sentence of Commanding Officer’s non-judicial punishment.
2-2-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0854 USS
NEWELL (DER-322) moored alongside to port.
1630 Exercised
the crew at a fire drill
1650 Secured
from fire drill
1830 Exercised
the crew at a fire drill
1855 Secured
from fire drill.
2-3-63 0730 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: KEDGE, A.U., AG3.
0827 KEDGE,
A.U., AG3, returned aboard AOL since 0730 this date
1830 Held
fire drill
1840 Secured
from fire drill
2-4-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to Berth BRAVO 21, U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
with standard mooring lines
doubled. USS NEWELL (DER-322) alongside to port.
Ships present include the HMS
CASSANDRA (DD-10)
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters Absentees: none.
2030 SOPA
shifted from CINCPACFLT to Commander Hawaiian Sea Frontier
with headquarters located at
COMNAVBASE 14ND.
2-5-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: LUBBERSLINE, V.B., SN.
0710 LUBBERSLINE,
V.B. returned aboard AWOL since 0700 this date.
1345 USS
NEWELL breasted out, assisted by Tugs and pilot and placed her boat in the
water
1349 USS
NEWELL moored alongside to port with standard mooring lines.
2-6-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1000 RADM
BUCHANAN, COMHAWSEAFRONTIER, hauled down his flag and departed on TAD.
RADM DUERFELDT, COMNABS 14ND,
assumed the duties of SOPA
1641 Exercised
the crew at a fire drill
1700 Secured
from fire drill
2-7-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees; none
0725 YO 78
moored alongside NEWELL (DER-322) for the purpose of fueling LANSING
0835 Commenced
fueling. Draft: 11’9” forward; 9’11” aft
1130 Ceased
fueling. Draft: 11’3” forward; 10’10” aft
1830 Mustered
duty damage control party at quarters. Absentees: none
2-8-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1000 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
KAPOK, W.R., GMG2; Offense:
Violation of UCMJ, Article 92;
Punishment: dismissed with a
warning.
MESS, T.E., SOGSN; Offense:
Violation of UCMJ, Article 92;
Punishment: dismissed with a
warning
JURYRIG, M.R., SOGSN, Offense:
Violation of UCMJ, Article 92;
Punishment: fourteen (14) days
extra duty
JOINT, R.O., SA; Offense:
Violation of UCMJ, Article 92;
Punishment: fourteen (14) days
extra duty
LONGSHOREMAN, L.L., BMSN;
Offense: Violation of UCMJ, Article 134;
Punishment: ten (10) days
restriction to the ship plus twenty (20) hours extra duty
MASTHEADLIGHT, W.R., SN;
Offense: Violation of UCMJ, Articles 86, 92, and 107;
Punishment: seven (7) days
extra duty.
LADDER, M.W., SA; Offense:
Violation of UCMJ, Articles 86 and 92;
Punishment: ten (10) days
restriction to the ship plus twenty (20) hours extra duty and
reduction in rate to Seaman
Recruit.
KENTERSHACKLE, P.S., SN;
Offense: Violation of UCMJ, Article 86;
Punishment: ten (10) days
restriction to the ship plus twenty (20) hours extra duty.
1100 Commenced
Captain’s Material Inspection
1245 Completed
Captain’s Material Inspection
2-9-63 0800 Mustered
crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0907 CINCPACFLT
returned to Pearl Harbor and resumed duties as SOPA, with
headquarters at Makalapa
Heights
2-10-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to Berth BRAVO 21, U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
with
standard mooring lines
doubled. USS NEWELL (DER-322) moored alongside to port.
Ships present include various
units of the Pacific Fleet, HMS CASSANDRA (DD-10),
HMCS BEACON HILL, AND HMCS
JONQUIRE.
0800 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none.
2-11-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1625 Held
fire drill
1640 Secured
from fire drill
2-12-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
2-13-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: LANDFALL, F.S., FA; PAY, F.S., FN;
MANHOLE, O.H., ENFN.
0740 LANDFALL,
F.S., FA; ; PAY, F.S., FN; MANHOLE, O.H., ENFN,
returned on board, having been
AWOL since 0700 this date
2-14-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
2-15-63 0630 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: MARK, C.U., AGAN, absent since 0630 this date
0725 Set
the special sea and anchor detail
0830 The
USS NEWELL (DER-322) underway from alongside.
0836 Underway
for Whiskey Piers, NAD Oahu, West Loch. Maneuvering to clear the Berth.
The Captain, Navigator on the
bridge, the Officer of the Deck conning
0840 Steering
various courses at various speeds conforming to the main and West Loch Channels
of Pearl Harbor Lagoon
0913 Moored
starboard side to Whiskey Pier, Berth 1, West Loch, NAD Oahu
with standard mooring lines.
0929 Commenced
transferring and loading ammunition
1018 Completed
transferring and loading ammunition, having transferred to NAD Oahu
84 training ammunition and
exchanged 2 MK 320Z torpedoes,
complete war shots, plus
miscellaneous small arms ammunition
1020 Set
the special sea and anchor detail
1035 Underway
for sea trials and type training in Local Operating Area A1.
Captain and Navigator on the
bridge and Officer of the Deck conning.
Steaming various courses at
various speeds standing out of Pearl Harbor.
1108 Passed
between sea buoys 1 and 2. Secured the special sea and anchor detail
1145 Entered
International Waters
1445 All
engines stopped. Tested backing bell
1456 Set
the special sea and anchor detail, OOD conning
1503 Entered
Inland waters
1504 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
1510 Passed
between buoys 1 and 2
1535 Navigator
assumed the conn
1546 Moored
starboard side to pier BRAVO, Berth 24.5, U.S. Naval Station,
Pearl Harbor with standard
mooring lines doubled
1555 Secured
the special sea and anchor detail
1750 USS
WILHOITE (DER-397) moored alongside to port
1916 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, KEDGE, A.U., AG3, left
the ship to report to the
Quarterdeck, U.S. Naval Station for duty as Shore Patrol
2-16-63 0020 Lost
power
0030 Regained
power
0155 KEDGE,
A.U., AG3, returned to the ship having completed duty as Shore Patrol
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: MARK, C.U., AGAN.
0800 Commenced
preparations for getting underway. Recalled personnel on liberty.
0949 Commenced
fueling from trucks. Draft forward, 11’9”; aft, 190’11”
1140 Completed
fueling having taken on 5000 gallons. Draft forward, 11’8”; aft, 11’.
1150 Set
the special sea and anchor detail
1220 USS
WILHOITE (DER-397) underway from alongside
1228 Underway
for NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MOVORDER
10-63.
1229 Steering
various courses at various speeds standing out of Pearl Harbor
1306 Secured
the special sea and anchor detail
1312 Entered
International Waters
1325 Set
base course 260, speed 15.5 kts
1332 C/s to
16 kts
1345 C/s to
16.5 kts
2354 C/s to
17 kts
1355 C/c to
323 with Barbers Point Light bearing 000
1535 Kaena
Point Light bearing 090, range 5 miles, taken in departure of Oahu Island. C/c
to 332
1633 Commenced
steering course 320 PSTGC
1834 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator due to a governor failure on No. 3
s/s generator
1850 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators
1945 Sighted
Kilauea Light bearing 232, 27 miles
2-17-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE Movement order 10-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
Base course 333, base speed 17 kts.
All four main engines are on
line. Electrical load is split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
Material Condition YOKE and
condition of readiness IV are set.
0745 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: MARK, C.U., AGAN; JIGGER, L.H., RD2;
JEWSHARP, A.S., EN3;
LANDINGFORCE, M.O., FN; JETTY, S.P., FA
2245 MARK,
C.U., AGAN, was apprehended by military authorities in
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.A.
from this command since 0630 15 February 1963.
2-18-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MOVORD 10-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-62, on
course 335, speed 16 kts.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set. Material Condition YOKE being maintained throughout ship
Obtained radar contact
designated SKUNK AKA bearing 014, range 14 miles
On course 095, speed 11.5 kts
0015 SKUNK
AKA c/c to 055; commenced opening. CPA was 0935, range 12.5 miles,
not held visually
0428 Unidentified
radar surface contact bearing 313.5, distance 35,800 yds;
designated SKUNK BRAVO
0438 Sighted
SKUNK BRAVO visually bearing 320
0444 C/c to
325
0458 C/c to
335
0500 SKUNK
BRAVO’S course 080, speed 17 kts
0509 SKUNK
BRAVO at CPA bearing 019, distance 12,900 yds.
0531 Lost
visual contact with SKUNK BRAVO
0609 SKUNK
BRAVO faded bearing 099, distance 42,000 yds.
0738 C/c to
332
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: JIGGER, L.H., RD2;
JEWSHARP, A.S., EN3;
LANDINGFORCE, M.O., FN; JETTY, S.P., FA.
2-19-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MOVORD 10-63, on course 330, speed 14.5 kts.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: JIGGER, L.H., RD2; JEWSHARP, A.S., EN3;
LANDINGFORCE, M.O., FN; JETTY,
S.P., FA., AWOL since 1230, 16 February 1963.
0830 Slowed
to 8 kts; took Nos. 2 and 4 main engines off the line
1308 Stopped
both shafts momentarily and placed Nos. 2 and 4 main engines on the line.
2-20-63 0000 Underway
independently, enroute from U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MOVORD 10-63,
and COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 330, base
speed, 16 kts. Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are
set. Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators.
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
2-21-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MOVORD 10-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60. Base
course is 325, speed 16 kts.
All four main engines are on
the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators. Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are
set.
0010 Changed
operational control from COMDESFLOT FIVE to COMBARPAC
0015 Assumed
CTU 50.8.2.
0100 C/s to
12 kts. Took Nos. 2 and 4 main engines off the line, and placed them in 30
minute standby
0153 Obtained
radar and visual contact on unknown ship bearing 014, distance 22,000 yds.
Designated SKUNK “A”. SKUNK
“A”, course 119, speed 14 kts
0210 SKUNK
“A” at CPA and opening
0215 C/s to
8 kts. Starboard engine stop. Placed No. 1 main engine in 5 minute standby
0220 Tried
various courses to ride easily. Returned to course 325
0234 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar 080, distance 30,000 yds
0820 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator.
0935 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to. Placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby
1339 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 1 s/s generator to No. 3 s/s generator
2-22-63 0000 Lying
to on NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in accordance with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-62.
Material Condition YOKE being
maintained throughout ship. Condition of Readiness IV set
The electrical load on No. 3
s/s generator. Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are in 5 minute standby;
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
0823 Placed
No. 3 main engine on the line. C/s to 8 kts. on the port shaft. Set course 040
0845 C/c to
030
0944 Stopped
the port shaft and commenced lying to. Placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minute
standby
2-23-63 0000 Underway
independently, with no way on, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in accordance
with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are in 5 minute standby;
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines in
30 minute standby. The electrical load is on No. 3 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
2-24-63 0000 Underway
independently, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 340, base speed
8 kts. Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are
set. No. 1 main engine is on the line.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator.
1306 Starboard
engine stop. Commenced lying to.
1933 Underway
on No. 2 main engine, course 320, speed 8 kts
1940 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to.
2-25-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60, lying to.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0155 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator
0800 Underway
on No. 1 main engine on course 320, 8 kts.
1000 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to. Placed No. 1 main engine in 5 minute standby,
No. 3 main engine in 15 minute
standby
1432 Obtained
radar contact on unknown surface ship designated SKUNK “A”
bearing 011, range 18 miles
Placed No. 1 main engine in
immediate standby and No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby
1503 SKUNK
“A” is at CPA bearing 359, range 14.5 miles on course 261, speed 12 kts.
Placed No. 1 main engine in 5
minute standby, and No. 3 main engine in 15 minute standby
1538 SKUNK
“A” faded bearing 320, distance 40,000 yds.
1758 Obtained
Sonar contact bearing 270, distance 3300 yds
1803 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line, underway on course 275, speed 8 kts, to
investigate contact
1807 C/s to
9 kts
1809 C/c to
250
1825 Contact
evaluated as non-Sub. C/s to 8 kts
1835 Stopped
starboard shaft and commenced lying to. Placed No. 1 main engine in 5 minute
standby.
2101 Unidentified
surface contact obtained on radar bearing 299, 16.5 miles.
2113 Surface
contact sighted visually bearing 305, 15 miles
2115 Surface
contact on course 080, 11 kts
2205 Surface
contact at CPA bearing 345, 12 miles
2254 Surface
contact faded visually bearing 020, 16 miles
2315 Surface
contact faded on radar bearing 029, 18 miles.
2-26-63 0000 Underway
independently, lying to, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-62.
Material Condition YOKE being
maintained throughout ship. Condition of Readiness IV set
The electrical load is on No.
1 s/s generator.
1006 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line. Underway for Station center on course 320, speed
8 kts
1101 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators
1225 Set
the Airdrop Recovery Detail.
1243 Brought
No. 3 main engine on the line on the port shaft. All engines ahead 1/3 for 8
kts
1258 Commenced
maneuvering to recover canister of electronics spare parts
dropped from Barrier Aircraft
(6 CHECK POOL).
1311 Air-dropped
canister retrieved on the port bow
1320 Secured
the Recovery detail. Commenced lying to. Placed No. 1 main engine in 5 minute
standby;
No. 3 main engine in 15 minute
standby
1340 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 s/s generator
1544 Exercised
the crew at Aircraft Ditching at sea drill
1603 Fired
one High Altitude Flare. No casualties
1608 Secured
from ditching at sea drill
2-27-63 0000 Underway
independently, with no way on, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”,
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60.
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are
in 5 minute standby;
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0100 Underway
on No. 3 main engine on course 320, 8 kts.
0600 C/s to
0 kts. Commenced lying to. Placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minutes standby
0814 Port
engine ahead 1/3, turns for 8 kts., right full rudder to reverse ship’s
head for Bathythermograph
Soundings
0818 Port
engine stop. Commenced lying to
1335 Obtained
Radar Surface Contact bearing 070, distance 15 miles.
Contact designated SKUNK ALFA.
1405 SKUNK
ALFA determined to be on course 257, speed 12 kts., CPA;
bearing 347, distance 5,000
yds.
1430 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line. Underway on course 180, speed 8 kts. to open
CPA of SKUNK ALFA.
1431 Sighted
SKUNK ALFA bearing 064, distance 8 miles.
1446 C/c to
150. Attempted to exchange calls with SKUNK ALFA, but received no intelligible
response
1450 C/s to
160.
1450 Stopped
all engines and commenced lying to. Placed No. 1 main engine in 5 minute
standby
1451 Skunk
Alfa at CPA bearing 002, distance 8,000 yds
1600 SKUNK
ALFA faded visually bearing 272, 16 mile
1635 SKUNK
ALFA faded on Radar bearing 269, 20.5 miles
2-28-63 0000 Underway
independently, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60.
The ship is lying to on a
heading of 230.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
No. 1 main engine is in five
minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator.
0731 Underway
on No. 1 main engine on course 140, 8 kts
1200 Underway
as before. Making speed adjustments to maintain base course
1507 C/c to
330,. Using starboard engine ahead 2/3, port engine 1/3
1524 Port
engine stop
1605 C/s to
12 kts. on both shafts to bring ship back on course
1630 Paralleled
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
3-1-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”
in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 330. Port engine ahead 1/3, turns for 8 kts. No.
3 main engine is on the line.
The electrical load is on Nos. 1 and 2 s/s generators paralleled.
Material condition YOKE and Condition
of Readiness IV are set
0340 Shifted the electrical load to 1 and 3 s/s
generators
0430 C/s to 10 kts., increasing speed to
reverse course
1000 Made
daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions: normal.
1000 Made
weekly test of magazine sprinkler systems. Test satisfactory
3-2-63 0000 Underway
on course 020, speed 4 kts., patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in accordance
with
COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
0904 Lost
the electrical load on No. 1 s/s generator, placed the load on No. 3 s/s
generator
0926 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators’
1030 Placed
the electrical load on No. 3 s/s generator.
1324 C/c to
220 to launch weather balloon
1410 KIBBY,
Billy J, HM1, died on board as a result of causes undetermined.
Time of death estimated to
have been about 1310. Remains treated in
accordance with the provisions
of the Manual of the Medical
Department and placed in the
Reefer Decks for preservation
1427 Stopped
the port shaft. Placed all four main engines on the line
1428 C/s to
8 kts
1429 C/c to
150
1430 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
1441 C/s to
10 kts
1502 C/s to
10.5 kts
1513 C/s to
11.5 kts
1520 C/s to
12 kts
1526 C/s to
12.5 kts
1530 C/s to
13 kts
1531 C/c to
140
1536 C/s to
13.5 kts
1540 Departed
NAVAID/SAR Station ALFA OSCAR, with Station Center
bearing 355, 30 miles.
Proceeding to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in
accordance with COMBARPAC MSG
030205Z March 1963.
1549 C/s to
13 kts
1605 The personal
effects of the late KIBBY, BILLY J., HM1, were inventoried
and retained for safekeeping
in the custody of the Supply Officer
1917 Gained
visual contact on USS NEWELL (DER-322), bearing 119, distance 7,900 yds.
1930 NEWELL
at CPA, bearing 0456, distance 2,200 yds
1937 Lost
visual contact with the NEWELL
2000 C/c to
145
2005 USS
NEWELL faded bearing 323, distance 16 miles
2117 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 148, distance 14 miles
2123 C/c to
150
2139 Contact
designated SKUNK ALFA, determined to be on course 060, speed 12 kts.
2152 SKUNK
ALFA at CPA bearing 106, distance 10 miles
2205 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
2305 SKUNK
ALFA faded bearing 063, distance 1.5 miles
3-3-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR
Station ALFA OSCAR to
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in
accordance with COMBARPAC MSG 030205Z March 1963.
Base course is 150, speed 13
kts. All four main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
1508 Visibility
reduced by rain squalls. Commenced sounding fog signals
intermittently, in accordance
with the International Rules of the Road
1605 Visibility
increased to 4 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
3-4-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” to
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 150,. Base
speed 15 kts. Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
1106 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 main engine. C/s to 12 kts
1109 Restored
casualty to No. 1 main engine. C/s to 8 kts
1115 C/s to
17 kts.
3-5-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in accordance
with COMBARPAC Op-order
201-60. Base course 150, speed 17 kts.
All four main engines are on
the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of readiness IV are set throughout the ship.
0535 Entered
fog patches. Commenced sounding fog signals intermittently, in
accordance with the
International Rules of the Road.
0920 Visibility
decreased to one (1) mile. Commenced sounding fog signals in
accordance with the
International Rules of the Road
0930 Unidentified
radar contact bearing 231, 10 miles. Designated SKUNK ALFA.
0935 SKUNK
ALFA on course 346, 9 kts.
0941 SKUNK
ALFA at CPA bearing 245, 21400 yds
0953 SKUNK
ALFA faded bearing 260, 23400 yds
1100 Visibility
increased to 4 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals.
1330 Obtained
radar contact bearing 166, range 12.2 miles. Designated SKUNK “B”.
1333 C/c to
140
1349 C/c to
150.
1352 SKUNK
“B” passed CPA bearing 243, range 3.7 miles on course 326, speed 8 kts.
1427 SKUNK
“B” faded bearing 315, range 14.5 miles
1444 Obtained
radar and visual contact bearing 185, range 8 miles. Designated SKUNK “C” is
dead in the water
1505 SKUNK
“C” passed CPA bearing 230, range 5.5 miles
1530 Set
Condition 1AA for drill, called the crew to General Quarters
1544 Condition
ZEBRA set throughout the ship
1555 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1605 Secured
from 1AA general Quarters. Set the regular underway watch.
3-6-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 150, speed 15 kts. enroute from
NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” to
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in accordance
with COMBARPAC Op-order
201-60.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
1615 Radar
landfall obtained on Kauai Island, bearing 172, 74 miles.
1740 Unknown
radar contact bearing 094, range 24 miles. Designated SKUNK “ALPHA”.
1750 SKUNK
“ALPHA” determined to be on course 358, speed 21.4 kts.
CPA bearing 077, range 23
miles.
1830 SKUNK
“ALPHA” faded bearing 058, range 23.8 kts
2133 Sighted
Kilauea Pt. Light bearing 217, distance 21 miles
2258 Obtained
radar landfall on Oahu bearing 132, distance 79 miles
3-7-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in accordance
with COMBARPAC Op-order
201-60. Base course is 148, speed 12 kts.
All four main engines on the
line. Electrical load is split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0018 Exchanged
calls with USS CHIPOLA (AO-63)
0055 Made
landfall on the Island of Oahu, bearing 120, 41 miles
0120 C/s to
10 kts
0135 C/s to
10.5 kts
0152 Sighted
an unidentified light bearing 160, distance 15 miles. Contact designated SKUNK
“F”.
0158 C/s to
11 kts
0200 USS
CHIPOLA crossed the bow on course 110 at range of 2.5 miles
0202 SKUNK
“F” on course 305, speed 11 kts
0223 C/c to
145
0225 C/s to
11.5 kts
0233 SKUNK
“F” at CPA bearing 225, range 6 miles
0245 C/c to
140
0319 SKUNK
“F” faded bearing 291, range 19 miles
0350 Obtained
Radar Contact bearing 098, range 12.3 miles. Designated SKUNK “G”.
0400 C/c to
120
0401 SKUNK
“G” on course 328, speed 3 kts
0410 Sighted
Kaena Point Light bearing 058, distance 14 miles
0424 USS
CHIPOLA (AO-63) at CPA bearing 110, range 3.2 miles on course 141, speed 8 kts
0434 SKUNK
“G” at CPA bearing 040, range 6 miles, on course 328, speed 3 kts
0516 Obtained
Radar Contact bearing 110, range 9 miles. Designated SKUNK “H” on course 230,
speed 20.5 kts
0520 Obtained
Radar Contact bearing 230, range 26.5 miles. Designated SKUNK “I” on course
085,
speed 8 kts
0523 C/s to
11 kts
0524 C/s to
10.5 kts
0526 C/s to
10 kts
0538 SKUNK
“H” passed CPA 030, range 3.6 miles’
0607 C/c to
8 kts
0608 C/c to
090. SKUNK “I” is at CPA
0650 Passed
Barbers Point Light abeam to port bearing 000, range 3 miles
0700 Commenced
all preparations for entering port
0756 Set
the special sea and anchor detail. Completed all preparations for entering
port.
Captain and the Navigator on
the bridge. The OOD has the Conn.
0800 Underway
as before. Maneuvering on various courses making the approach
to Pearl Harbor Channel
entrance, base course 335
0801 LTJG
PULLS assumed the Conn.
0807 Entered
inland waters with Diamond Head light bearing 098
0815 Commenced
maneuvering on various courses at various speeds to conform to Pearl Harbor
Channel
0845 Commenced
approach on Berth BRAVO 22.5, U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
0900 Moored
starboard side to Pier BRAVO at Berth BRAVO 22.5, U.S. Naval Shipyard,
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with
standard destroyer mooring lines doubled
0908 Secured
the special sea and anchor detail. Set Condition of Readiness V
0925 The
remains of the late KIBBY, Billy Joe, HM1, were transferred to the
Naval Admin Unit, Tripler
General Hospital for autopsy in accordance
with BUMED Manual, Chapter 17.
Honors were rendered in
accordance with U.S. Navy Regulations 1948, Chapter 21.
The ships colors were
half-masted by the order of the Commanding Officer in
remembrance of the late KIBBY,
Billy Joe, HM1.
YOG 78 came alongside and
moored to port.
1005 Commenced
taking on fuel. Draft fwd 10’6”, draft aft 9’11”. Commenced
receiving miscellaneous
services from the Pier
1030 Colors
were closed up
1300 Completed
taking on fuel, draft fwd 12’6”, draft aft 10’9”
1305 YOG 78
cast off to port
1431 USS
WILHOITE (DER-397) moored outboard to port.
3-8-63 0726 USS
WILHOITE (DER-397) got underway from alongside
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1003 USS
WILHOITE (DER-397) came alongside and moored to port
1015 LONGSHOREMAN,
L.L., SN, while working on the motor whaleboat, fell
from the starboard side to a
camel and sustained a sprain to his right ankle,
not due to his own misconduct.
Disposition: treated by Pearl Harbor Shipyard Dispensary
and placed on sick list.
3-9-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: LOG, B.C., ENFN.
0827 LOG,
B.C., ENFN, returned on board having been AWOL since 0730 this date.
0925 Ships
electrical load was placed on No. 3 s/s generator
0940 Ships
electrical load placed on No. 2 s/s generator
1050 YTB
762 (USS TUSCUMBIA) came alongside port quarter.
The
Pilot, Mr. TAYLOR, came on board
1052 YTB
761 (USS OTTUMWA) came alongside starboard quarter.
1100 Tug
YTB 762 underway from port quarter
1103 Tug
YTG 762 came alongside port bow. All services disconnected from the Pier
1106 Underway
Dead Plant for Berth FOXTROT 1, U.S. Naval Station, Ford Island, Oahu, Hawaii
1110 Tug
YTB 762 underway from port bow.
1112 Tug
YTB 762 came alongside starboard bow
1130 Moored
port side to USS EPPERSON (DD-719), Berth FOXTROT 1, U.S. Naval Station,
Ford Island, Oahu, Hawaii, in
a nest of four ships; ships in the nest are the
USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29), USS
WALKER (DD-517), USS EPPERSON (DD-719)
and the USS LANSING (DER-388).
1137 YTB
762 underway from alongside starboard bow
1140 YTB
761 underway from alongside starboard quarter
1341 Receiving
all services from the USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29)
1904 Electrical
load lost from the USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29)
1909 Electrical
load placed on No. 3 s/s generator
1920 Electrical
load restored from USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29)
3-10-63 0745 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none
3-11-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
0900 USS
TAWAKONI (ATF-114) came alongside and moored to starboard
0915 The
Shore Patrol Detail, KEDGE, A.U., AG3 returned aboard having
completed TAD with Senior
Shore Patrol Officer, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
1705 The
Shore Patrol detail, MACHINERYCOMPT, B.R., SOG2, departed on
TAD with the Senior Shore
Patrol Officer, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
1900 Held
fire drill
1915 Secured
from fire drill
3-12-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: LANDFALL, F.S., FA, and
LOG, B.C., ENFN.
0900 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
JIGGER, L.H., RD2, Offense:
AWOL, missing ships movement at 1230 16 February 1963.
Punishment: Reduced to RD3,
restricted to ship until 20 March 1963,
fifteen (15) hours extra duty,
Proficiency-Pay revoked.
JETTISON, T.T., SA, Offense:
Derelict in the performance of his duties.
Punishment: Extra duty for
seven (7) days, Sundays and holidays excluded.
PAYOUT, L.O., ICFN, Offense:
Insufficient funds to travel while on leave.
Punishment: Restriction to
limits of the ship for thirty (30) days commencing 12 March 1963.
0919 LANDFALL,
F.S., FA, returned on board having been AWOL since 0500 this date.
LOG, B.C., ENFN, returned on
board having been AWOL since 0730 this date
1241 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, JEWSHARP, A.S., EN3,
left ship to report to Senior
Shore Patrol Officer, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
for temporary additional duty.
1645 JETSAM,
G.W., ETR2, slipped on ladder and injured his back. Not due to his own
misconduct.
Corpsman from USS ISLE ROYALE
(AD-29) administered first aid:
Disposition: Placed on sick
list.
2130 JEWSHARP,
A.S., EN3, returned aboard having completed TAD with the
Senior Shore Patrol Officer,
U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
03-13-63 0550 Pursuant to orders of the Commanding Officer, JETPROPULSION, P.B., FTG3,
left the ship to report to
Senior Shore Patrol Officer, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for temporary duty.
1035 COMCORTRON
FIVE and his inspection party came aboard to conduct NEY inspection
1230 COMCORTRON
FIVE and his party departed
1506 JACOBSLADDER,
L.L., SA, while working on a 0-1 level stanchion received a ¼” laceration
on the right corner of the
mouth, not due to his own misconduct.
Treatment administered by the
Medical Officer of the USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29).
Disposition: returned to
normal duty.
1630 Commenced
conducting damage control drill and man overboard drill
1710 Secured
drills
1845 LANDFALL,
F.S., FN, burned the anterior portion of left foot while welding in ship’s
office.
Injury not due to his
misconduct. Treatment administered by the Medical Officer on
USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29).
Disposition: returned to normal duty.
3-14-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0915 The
Shore Patrol Detail, JETPROPULSION, P.B., FTG3, returned to the
ship having completed
temporary duty as Shore Patrol
0930 Divers
over the side to inspect the hull. Divers flag hoisted
1030 Divers
report their inspection completed. Divers flag hauled down
1730 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, JACKSTAFF, S.V., RM1,
left the ship to report to the
Senior Shore Patrol Officer, Building 77,
Ford Island, Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii, for temporary duty.
1800 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, JACKOFTHEDUST, E.M., BM3,
left the ship to report to the
Senior Shore Patrol Officer, U.S. Naval Station, Bldg. 150,
for temporary duty.
3-15-63 0520 JACKOFTHEDUST,
E.M., BM3, returned to the ship from TAD (Shore Patrol).
0745 Mustered
crew at quarters. Absentees: KEELHAUL, R.S., EN2;
LIFELINE, L.S., RD3, UA from 0730
this date
0755 LIFELINE,
L.S., RD3, returned aboard having been UA since 0730 this date
0957 KEELHAUL,
R.S., EN2, returned aboard having been UA since 0730 this date.
1240 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, LANDLUBBER, S.T., RD3,
left the ship to report to the
Senior Shore Patrol Officer, Building 150,
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for TAD
1330 The
Commanding Officer held Mast and imposed Non-Judicial Punishment as follows:
JACKFLAG, N.E., RD3: Offense:
Article 134 UCMJ, wrongfully and
unlawfully
answered statement.
Punishment: Reduction in rate
to RDSN. Reduction suspended six (6) months.
ISLAND, S.S., EN3: Offense:
Article 91 UCMJ, willfully disobeyed a lawful order.
Punishment: Ten (10) hours
extra duty commencing 15 March 1963.
LANDFALL, F.S., FA: Offense:
Article 86 UCMJ, unauthorized absentee from 0500,
12 March 1963 to 0919, 12
March 1963.
Punishment: Thirty (30) days
restriction to the limits of the ship and reduction in rate to
Fireman Recruit commencing 15
March 1963.
LOG, B.C., ENFN: Offense:
Article 86 UCMJ, unauthorized absentee from 0730,
12 March 1963 to 0919, 12
March 1963.
Punishment: Fourteen (14)
hours extra duty commencing 15 March 1963.
KENTERSHACKLE, P.S., SN:
Offense: Article 86 UCMJ, absent appointed place of duty.
Punishment: Twenty (20) hours
extra duty commencing 15 March 1963.
IRISHPENNANT, U.D., SN:
Offense: Article 86 UCMJ, absent appointed place of duty.
Punishment: Ten (10) hours
extra duty commencing 15 March 1963.
MOORING, S.S., FN: Offense:
Disrespectful in language to a senior petty officer.
Punishment: Fourteen (14)
hours extra duty and reduction in rate to Fireman Recruit
commencing 15 March 1963
JURYRIG, M.R., SN: Offense:
Article 134 UCMJ, wrongfully have in his possession with
intent to deceive another
Armed Forces Identification Card.
Punishment: Reduction in rate
to Seaman Recruit commencing 15 March 1963.
1650 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, INTERIORCOMM, T.C., BM1, left the ship
to report to Senior Shore
Patrol Officer, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor Hawaii for TAD
1930 LANDLUBBER,
S.T., RD3 returned to ship after completing TAD (Shore Patrol)
3-16-63 0017 The
Shore Patrol Detail, consisting of INTERIORCOMM, T.C., BM1,
returned to the ship, having
completed temporary duty.
0618 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, KAPOK, W.R., GMG2, left the ship to report
to
Senior Shore Patrol Officer,
U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for TAD
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees; none
0930 YTM
263 (USS NEOGA) came alongside to starboard and YTB 496 (USS CHAHAO)
went
alongside to starboard of the
USS TAWAKONI (ATF-719) to depart the nest
0937 Pearl
Harbor Pilot, Captain WILSON came aboard.
0952 Underway
dead plant with USS TAWAKONI (ATF-114) moored alongside.
1030 USS
RENSHAW (DD-499) moored port side to USS WALKER (DD-517).
1048 Moored
port side to USS RENSHAW (DD-499) with standard mooring lines.
1055 Pilot,
Captain WILSON, departed ship.
1058 YTB
263 departed the side and YTB 496 departed the side of USS TAWAKONI (ATF-114)
1709 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, POINTER, M.G., DC1, left the ship to
report to
Petty Officer of the watch,
Building 77, Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
TAD as Shore Patrol
1828 KAPOK,
W.R., GMG2, returned aboard from TAD as Shore Patrol
3-17-63 0140 POINTER,
M.G., DC1, returned to the ship, having completed temporary duty as Shore
Patrol
0519 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer JETPROPULSION, P.B., FRG3, left the ship to
report to the Senior Shore
Patrol Officer, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
for TAD (Shore Patrol).
0745 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none.
1645 Pursuant
to orders of Commanding Officer, INTERCARDINALPOINT, F.P., RD1, left the ship
to report to the Petty Officer
of the Watch, Building 77, Ford Island, Hawaii, for TAD
(Shore Patrol).
2330 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, JACKFLAG, N.E., RD3,
departed ship for TAD with Senior
Shore Patrol Officer at Building 150,
U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii.
2332 INTERCARDINALPOINT,
F.P., RD1, reported aboard from TAD with
Shore Patrol at Building 77,
Ford Island.
3-18-63 0645 JACKFLAG,
N.E., RD3, returned to the ship having completed TAD
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1738 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, JACKSTAFF, S.V., RM1,
left the ship to report to the
Petty Officer of the Watch, Building 77,
Ford Island, Hawaii for
temporary duty
1835 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, KEDGE, A.U., AG3, left
the ship to report to Officer
of the Deck, Building 150, U.S. Naval Station,
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for
Beach Guard
2335 JACKSTAFF,
S.V., RM1, returned to the ship having completed TAD as Shore Patrol
3-19-63 0250 KEDGE,
A.U., AG3, returned to ship from TAD as Shore Patrol
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1210 Pursuant
to orders of Commanding Officer, MACHINERYCOMPT, B.R., SOG2, left ship to
report to Senior Shore Patrol
Officer, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, for temporary duty.
1713 Pursuant
to orders of Commanding Officer, INTERIORCOMM, T.C., BM1, left the ship to
report
to Petty Officer of the Watch,
Ford Island as Shore Patrol for TAD
1945 MACHINERYCOMPT,
B.R., SOG2, returned to the ship having completed TAD (Shore Patrol)
2335 INTERIORCOMM,
T.C., BM1, returned to the ship having competed TAD (Shore Patrol)
3-20-63 1215 Pursuant
to orders of Commanding Officer, INSHORE, T.L., EM3, left the ship to report to
the
Officer of the Day, U.S. Naval
Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for (TAD) as Beach Guard.
1720 Pursuant
to orders of Commanding Officer, POINTER, M.G., DC1, left the ship to report to
the
Petty Officer of the Watch,
Building 77, Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for (TAD)
as Shore Patrol
2034 The
Shore Patrol Detail, consisting of INSHORE, T.L., EM3, returned ship, completed
TAD
2325 The
Shore Patrol Detail, consisting of POINTER, M.G., DC1, returned aboard,
completed TAD.
3-21-63 0705 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, LTJG E.S. NACELLE,
departed ship for TAD aboard
the USS WILHOITE (DER-397).
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1135 Captain
SHARPE, from Inspector General’s Office aboard
1345 Captain
SHARPE departed
1830 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, INTERCARDINALPOINT, F.P., RD1,
departed ship for TAD with
Petty Officer of the Watch
for Shore Patrol at Bldg. 77,
Ford Island
2335 INTERCARDINALPOINT,
F.P., RD1, returned to ship from Shore Patrol,
having completed temporary
duty.
3-22-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0845 JETPROPULSION,
P.B., FTG3, returned to ship from TAD (Shore Patrol)
1300 USS
TAWAKONI (ATF-114) got underway from alongside to starboard
and moored at Pier ALPHA,
Berth 2
1458 Pursuant
to orders of Commanding Officer, INNERBOTTOM, T.D., ETN3, departed ship to
report to the Officer of the
Deck, Bldg. 150, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
for TAD as Beach Guard
1725 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, JACKSTAFF, S.V., RM1,
left the ship to report to
Senior Shore Patrol Officer, Building 77, Ford Island, for TAD
1800 LTJG
E.S. NACELLE, and KAPOK, W.R., GMG2, reported aboard to resume regular duties
2005 INNERBOTTOM,
T.D., ETN3, reported on board having completed TAD, as Shore Patrol
2130 Started
No. 2 s/s generator
2250 Secured
No. 2 s/s generator
3-23-63 0040 JACKSTAFF,
S.V., RM1, reported on board having completed TAD as Shore Patrol
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters.
Absentee: LIGHTER, D.L., AG2,
AOL since 0730 23 March 1963.
0759 Set
Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0812 Captain
and Navigator on the bridge
0817 Completed
all preparations for getting underway. Draft forward, 11’3”; aft, 10’6”.
0824 Underway
for pier BRAVO Berth 23.5. Executive Officer at the Conn.
Maneuvering to clear the nest
0829 Steering
various courses at various speeds standing to BRAVO Docks
0843 Moored
starboard side to Berth BRAVO 23.5. U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
with standard destroyer
mooring lines
0906 LIGHTER,
D.L., AG2, returned on board, having been AWOL since 0730 this date
2249 Secured
all power to the ship at the after board while cleaning the switch boards
2254 Secured
steam to the ship
3-24-63 0231 Restored
electrical power and steam throughout the ship
0745 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none.
3-25-63 0645 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: MEETHER, S.R., MR3, AWOL since 0630 this date
0719 MEETHER,
S.R., MR3 returned on board, having been AWOL since 0630 this date.
1630 USS
O’BANNON (DD-450) moored BRAVO 24
3-26-63 0608 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: ISLAND, S.S., EN3, and LOG, B.C., FN.
0845 CDR
SCHWASS, Commander Escort Squadron FIVE, accompanied by
members of USS NEWELL
(DER-322) and Commanding Officer
USS NEWELL (DER-322) came on
board for Administrative inspection
0951 ISLAND,
S.S., EN3, and LOG, B.C., FN, returned to ship AWOL since 0545 26 March 1963
1052 CDR
SCHWASS, Commander Escort Squadron FIVE, and party departed ship
1120 Commanding
Officer, USS NEWELL, departed ship
1600 CDR
SCHWASS, Commander Escort squadron FIVE, accompanied by
members of USS NEWELL
(DER-322) and Commanding Officer of
USS NEWELL (DER-322), came on
board for a critique of Administrative Inspection
1640 The
inspecting party from the NEWELL departed the ship
1655 COMCORTRON
FIVE departed the ship.
3-27-63 0700 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees; OVERHEAD, E.T., ENFN, UA since 0530 this date
0715 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0730 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor detail. Completed all preparations for
getting underway. Draft fwd.;
11’6”. Draft aft.; 11’9”
0735 The
observing party from the USS NEWELL (DER-322), LTJG BAILEY in
charge reported on board for
Temporary Additional Duty.
0902 Underway
in accordance with COMFLTGRU Pearl Harbor Op-order 13-63.
The Captain and the Navigator
are on the bridge; the OOD is Conning.
Maneuvering to clear the
Berth.
0911 Steering
various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
0946 On
course 151, speed 8 kts. Passed Buoy 1 abeam to starboard. Secured the
Special Sea and Anchor detail.
Set Condition of Readiness IV
0952 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, entered International Waters
1245 Went
to General Quarters
1252 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA
1331 Set
Material Condition YOKE.
1350 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness IV
1410 Made
rendezvous with the USS O’BANNON (DD-450) and commenced tactical drill.
Maneuvering on various courses
to conform to the movements of the Guide and maintain
Station as assigned by the OTC
in the USS O’BANNON.
1503 Assumed
Guide.
1534 Assumed
the duties of OTC
1600 Secured
from tactical drills with the USS O’BANNON. Released to proceed on duties
assigned.
1600 Commenced
making preparations to enter port.
1621 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Completed preparations for entering port.
Captain and the Navigator are
on the bridge. OOD is Conning.
Commenced approach on “PH”
1641 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, entered inland waters
1645 Maneuvering
on various courses at speed 8 kts. conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
1715 Commenced
approach on Pier “MIKE” at Berth M2, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
1722 Moored
portside to Pier “MIKE” with standard destroyer mooring lines doubled.
Secured the Special Sea and
Anchor Detail. Set Condition of Readiness V
1723 The
observing party from the USS NEWELL (DER-322), departed the ship
having completed Temporary
Additional Duty.
3-28-63 0500 Commenced
preparations for getting underway.
0600 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees:
OVERHEAD, E.T., ENFN, UA from
0530 27 March 1963.
0613 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Completed all preparations for getting
underway.
Draft fwd, 11’4”; draft aft,
11’4”.
0624 OVERHEAD,
E.T., ENFN, returned aboard having been UA since 0530 27 March 1963,
a period of 24 hours and 54
minutes.
0643 Underway
in accordance with COMFLTRAGRU Op-order 13-63 for local operations.
The Captain and the Navigator
are on the bridge, the OOD is Conning.
Maneuvering to clear the Berth
0654 Steering
various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
0720 Stopped
all engines and commenced lying to at the mouth of North (Ford Island)
Channel to allow the USS
HANCOCK (CVA-19) to pass.
0730 Underway
steering various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel.
0758 On
course 180, speed 13.5 kts. Passed Buoy No. 1, 50 yards abeam to starboard.
Secured the Special Sea and
Anchor Detail. Set Condition of Readiness IV
0802 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, entered International Waters.
Set course 205, speed 13.5 kts
1020 Called
the crew to General Quarters
1021 Set
Material Condition YOKE. Commenced maneuvering on various
courses at various speeds
conducting ASW Drills with the USS CARBONERO (SS-337).
1200 Underway
as before. Conducting ASW Drills with the USS CARBONERO
1600 Underway
as before. Conducting ASW Drills with the USS CARBONERO
1800 Underway
as before. Conducting ASW Drills with the USS CARBONERO
2000 Underway
as before. Conducting ASW Drills with the USS CARBONERO.
2335 Completed
ASW Drills. C/c to 090, speed 12 kts.
2350 C/s to
8 kts
2354 C/s to
10 kts. Secured No's 2 and 3 main engine.
2359 Obtained
radar contact bearing 057, range 11 miles, designated SKUNK “A”.
3-29-63 0000 Underway
independently on Local Operations enroute to rendezvous Point Sierra2Sub7
in accordance with
COMFLTTRAGRU Op-order 13-16,
on base course 090, speed 9
kts. Nos. 2 and 4 main engines are on the line;
the electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE is
set. Condition of Readiness IV is set.
Unidentified surface contact
bearing 053, range 10.5 miles, on course 090, speed 9 kts.
designated SKUNK ALFA
0005 SKUNK
“A” faded on radar.
0230 C/c to
095
0246 Obtained
unidentified surface contact bearing 040, range 17.6 miles, on course 278,
speed 15.5 kts
designated SKUNK BRAVO. CPA on
SKUNK “B” 003, range 14.5 miles.
0305 Obtained
unidentified surface contact bearing 091, range 12.8 miles on course 270, speed
10 kts.
designated SKUNK CHARLIE. CPA
on SKUNK “C” 007, range 2500 yds.
0304 Obtained
unidentified surface contact bearing 065.5, range 14.2 miles on course 290,
speed 4 kts
designated SKUNK DELTA. CPA
SKUNK “D” is 010, range 8 miles
0317 Sighted
Diamond Head Light bearing 018, distance 18.7 miles
0351 SKUNK
“C” at CPA
0400 C/c to
270
0641 Stopped
both shafts momentarily and placed Nos. 1 and 3 main engines on the line.
0642 Increased
speed to 8 kts. with all four main engines on the line
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0800 Rendezvoused
with USS SPROSTON (DD-577). Commenced scheduled exercise (S-13-T).
OTC is in USS BLUEBACK
(SS-581). Other units involved are USS BONEFISH (SS-582)
and two Torpedo Retrievers
0805 Maneuvering
at various courses and speeds while conducting scheduled exercises
0915 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators split
1200 Underway
as before. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting
scheduled exercises.
1445 Completed
scheduled exercises
1450 Stopped
all engines
1452 Underway
on course 037, 8 kts
1500 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
1510 Steering
various courses to enter Pearl Harbor Channel
1513 Entered
Inland Waters with Diamond Head Light bearing 098.
1513 C/s to
12 kts
1515 The
Captain and Navigator are on the bridge. LTJG PULLS has the Conn.
1520 Entered
Pearl Harbor Channel with Buoy No. 1 abeam to port. Steering
various courses and speeds to
conform to Pearl Harbor Channel
1550 Steering
various courses and speeds to moor
1555 Moored
starboard side to USS NEWELL (DER-322), Berth BRAVO 23.5,
U.S. Naval Station, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii, with standard destroyer mooring lines.
1612 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Set the regular in-port watch
1640 Commenced
receiving miscellaneous services from the Pier.
3-30-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: KNOCKOFF, C.W., QM3
0720 KNOCKOFF,
C.W., QM3, returned on board having been AWOL since 0700 this date
0745 Commenced
fueling from YO-78.
0837 Fueling
completed, draft forward, 11’3”; aft, 10’10”.
3-31-63 0735 INLANDRULES,
R.E., FN, was delivered on board by the Hawaiian Armed Services Police,
accused of drunk and
disorderly conduct
0740 LANDLUBBER,
S.T., RD3, returned on board having been AWOL since 0730 this date
0745 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none.
2255 BOURQUE,
USNVSL Engineer, reported aboard for approximately thirty (30) days duty.
4-1-53 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1143 ENS
SMITH reported aboard for temporary duty from USS WILHOITE (DER-397)
1247 Commenced
maneuvering to unmoor. The Captain and Navigator are on the bridge, LTJG PULLS
has the Conn.
1254 Underway
from Berth BRAVO 23.5, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
enroute to local Op Areas to
conduct scheduled exercises in accordance with
COMFLTRAGRU Pearl Op-order
14.63.
1302 Maneuvering
to conform to Pearl Harbor Channel
1332 Channel
buoy No. 1 abeam to starboard
1333 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Set the regular underway watch
1338 Entered
International Waters with Diamond Head Light bearing 098
1342 Underway
on course 120, speed 12 kts
1640 Commenced
maneuvering on various courses at various speeds to take station on
USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8). When
on station, VALLEY FORGE will bear 000 relative,
range 1000 yards.
1803 C/c to
035. Took station 1000 yards astern of the USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8).
Maneuvering on various courses
at various speeds maintaining station
1830 Set
Condition 1AA
1834 Condition
“Z” set throughout the ship
1847 Set
Condition YOKE
1848 Secured
from Condition 1AA, set the Plane Guard Detail. The ship is darkened
1849 Assumed
Plane Guard
1850 Maneuvering
on various courses at various speeds maintaining Plane Guard Station No. 1.
1900 USS
VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) commenced Helo Operations
2200 USS VALLEY
FORGE (LPH-8) secured from Flight Operations. Secured the Plane Guard Detail,
set Condition IV
2205 Completed
Plane Guard Operations, set course 120
2302 Stopped
both shafts momentarily and took Nos. 2 and 4 main engines off the line
4-2-63 0000 Underway
independently, night steaming in Pearl Harbor Operating areas in accordance
with
COMFLTRAGRU Pearl Op-order
14-63.
Base course is 185, speed 12
kts. No’s 1 and 4 main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set. The ship is darkened
0115 Commenced
a 12 kt. engineering economy run
0336 Sighted
an unidentified surface contact bearing 316, 6.5 miles. Designated SKUNK “A”.
0340 SKUNK
“A” on course 100, speed 8 kts.
0350 SKUNK
“A” at CPA bearing 004
0455 Radar
contact bearing 114, 10 miles. Designated SKUNK “B”.
0510 SKUNK
“B” reported to be on course 315, speed 10 kts.
0511 CPA of
SKUNK “B” 045, 64 yards.
0636 SKUNK
“B” reported to be on course 322, speed 9.5 kts
0637 CPA of
SKUNK “B” now 300, 5900 yards
0639 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 s/s generator. Electrical load split between Nos. 2 and 3 s/s
generators.
Casualty due to governor
0741 Starboard
engine stop
0745 Exercised
the crew at 1AA General Quarters
0749 Nos. 2
and 4 main engines back on the line. C/s to 11 kts
0750 Condition
“Z” is set throughout the ship, all stations manned and ready.
0805 Maneuvering
on various courses at various speeds conducting S-2-T Exercise in company with
the USS TIRU (SS-416) and the
USS PICKERAL (SS-524).
1200 Underway
as before. Continuing Tactical Exercises with USS TIRU and USS PICKERAL.
Steering various courses at
various speeds.
1529 Secured
from Tactical Exercises. C/c to 285. C/s to 15 kts. Underway to
rendezvous with USS VALLEY
FORGE for Plane Guard Duty.
1750 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 284, distance 22 miles
1755 Established
radio communications with contact. Determined to be USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8).
1815 Commenced
maneuvering at various courses and speeds to conduct Exercise Z-10-CC with
USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8)
1830 Commenced
Exercise Z-10-CC
1847 Darkened
ship
1930 Completed
Exercise Z-10-CC
1944 C/c to
290 to close USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) to conduct Plane Guard Exercise
1950 Set
the Plane Guard Detail
2005 Assumed
Plane Guard Station No. 1, maintaining station on the USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8).
Flight course is 070, speed 8
kts.
Steering various courses and
speeds maintaining Plane Guard Station
2102 USS
VALLEY FORGE secured from Helicopter Flight Operations
2103 Secured
the Plane Guard Detail, set condition IV. Restored normal navigational
lighting, lightened ship.
2104 Set
course 180, speed 8 kts.
4-3-63 0000 Underway
independently night steaming in Pearl Harbor Operating Areas in
accordance with COMFLTRAGRU
Pearl Op-order 14-63.
Base course is 110, speed 8
kts.
Material Condition YOKE being
maintained throughout ship. Condition of Readiness IV set.
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
0920 Visibility
reduced to two miles. Commenced sounding fog signals and
stationed lookout in the eyes
of the ship
1052 Visibility
increased to 6 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
1138 Visibility
decreased to two miles. Commenced sounding fog signals
1153 Visibility
increased to six miles. Ceased sounding fog signals.
1400 Completed
economy run
1555 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
OVERHEAD, E.T., ENFN: Violation
of Articles 87 and 86, UCMJ:
Punishment: Reduction in rate
to ENFA and six (6) days restriction to the limits of the ship
ISLAND, S.S., EN3: Violation
of Article 86, UCMJ:
Punishment: Reduction in rate
to ENFN, suspended to six (6) months and six (6) days
restriction to the limits of
the ship.
INLANDRULES, R.E., FN:
Violation of Article 89, UCMJ:
Punishment: Restriction to the
limits of the ship for six (6) days and
extra duties for two (2) hours
a day for five (5) days commencing 3 April 1963.
LOG, B.C., FN: Violation of
Article 86, UCMJ:
Punishment: Reduction in rate
to FA and extra duties of two (2) hours a day for ten (10) days
commencing 3 April 1963.
1646 Visibility
decreased to 1 mile. Commenced sounding fog signals
1720 Visibility
increased to two miles. Ceased sounding fog signals.
1850 Maneuvering
on various courses while manning Plane Guard Station Number 1 with
the USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8).
1855 Darkened
ship
1905 Turned
on all running lights
2009 Secured
from Plane Guard Exercises with the USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8). Lightened ship.
2025 Visibility
decreased to 2 miles. Commenced sounding fog signals
2217 Visibility
increased to 4 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals.
4-4-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to Op-Area A-1 in accordance with
COMFLTRAGRU Pearl Harbor
Op-order 14-63, on course 150, speed 8 kts.
Condition of Readiness IV set.
Material Condition YOKE being maintained throughout ship
0052 Obtained
radar contact bearing 092, range 142 miles, on course 280, speed 3 kts.
designated SKUNK “A”.
0212 SKUNK
“A” passed CPA bearing 162, range 15 miles, on course 358, speed 8 kts.
designated
SKUNK “B”
0634 Obtained
radar contact bearing 048, range 22 miles, on course 270, speed 11 kts. designated
SKUNK “D”.
0745 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none.
0902 Set
the buoy launching detail maneuvering on various courses at various speeds
0958 Secured
from buoy launching detail; set course 000, speed 8 kts.
1213 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
1227 Commenced
approach on Pearl Harbor Channel on course 035, speed 12 kts
1237 With
Diamond Head light bearing 098, entered Inland Waters.
Maneuvering on various courses
conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel.
1319 Commenced
approach on Berth BRAVO 24.5, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
1336 Moored
starboard side to Pier BRAVO at Berth 24.5, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii
with standard destroyer
mooring lines doubled
1400 Commenced
receiving miscellaneous services from the Pier
1524 In
accordance with BUPERS Orders 188754(1) of 28 Feb 1963, ENSIGN S.C. INBOARD,
reported for duty.
4-5-63 0530 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0600 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none
0615 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0640 Completed
preparations for getting underway, draft forward, 10’4”; draft aft, 10’8”.
0650 Underway
for Berth D.P.-3, Degaussing Station, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Maneuvering to clear the
Berth, OOD Conning, Captain and Navigator on the bridge
0703 Maneuvering
on various courses at various speeds, conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
0716 Pearl
Harbor Pilot, Mr. TAYLOR came on board, YTM 142 (USS NOKOMIS) standing
by.
0725 Maneuvering
to come alongside Berth D.P.-3.
0730 Moored
port side to Berth D.P.-3, Degaussing Station, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii,
with five (5) mooring lines,
Nos. 1 and 5 doubled.
0752 Secured
the Special Sea and anchor Detail, set Condition V. Pilot departed ship.
0810 Commenced
preparation for Deperming Operations
1050 Commenced
Deperming
1230 Completed
Deperming
1400 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
1430 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
1455 Completed
preparation for getting underway; draft forward, 10’6”, draft aft, 10’8”.
1505 Underway
for Berth BRAVO 22, assisted by YTL 15, OOD Conning.
Captain and Navigator on the
bridge.
1515 Cast
off Tug. Maneuvering to clear the Berth.
1515 Maneuvering
on various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
1546 Moored
starboard side to USS SAVAGE (DER-386) at Pier BRAVO Berth 22 with
standard mooring lines.
1605 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail, Set Condition V
4-6-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: IDLER, M.S., SA, AOL since 0630 this date
4-7-63 0800 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: IDLER, M.S., SA, AOL since 0630 6 April 1963
4-8-63 0740 YO
78 alongside to port
0800 Mustered
the crew at quarters for squadron Commanders Personnel Inspection.
Absentees: IDLER, M.S., SA,
AOL since 0630 6 April 1963;
HUNTERKILLER, A.S., EN3, AOL
since 0700 this date
0815 Commenced
taking on fuel; draft fwd, 11’6”; draft aft, 10’5”.
0910 Completed
taking on fuel, having taken on 14,275 gallons.
0935 YO 78
cast off.
1030 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
INLANDRULES, R.E., FN;
Offense: Drunk and disorderly conduct;
possession of two (2) armed
forces Liberty cards.
Punishment: Reduction to next
inferior rate, 30 Days extra duty, excluding Sundays
and Holidays and 40 days
restriction to the limits of the ship commencing 8 April 1963.
2158 HUNTERKILLER,
A.S., EN3, returned on board having been AOL since 0700 this date.
2210 Shipyard
Dispensary Duty Officer advises that IDLER, M.S., SA, AOL
since 0630 6 April 1963,
checked in with the Shipyard Dispensary
Duty Officer at 2100, and was
placed in the Naval Station Brig for safe
keeping for approximately 24
hours.
4-9-63 0630 Commenced
making preparations for getting underway.
0705 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: KEDGE, A.U., AG3 and HULLDOWN, D.V., SM2.
Pursuant to Com Op Test and
Evaluation Force orders, LT WELSH, reported on board
for TAD, CNO Project C/s 29 FY
62 Sect.
0815 Set
the Special Sea and Anchoring Detail
0850 Underway
for Barrier Station “AA” in accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrder 18-63
Steering various courses at
various speeds standing out of Pearl Harbor.
Captain and Navigator on the
bridge, OOD Conning
0935 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchoring Detail
1020 Shifted
from No. 1 to No. 2 s/s generator.
Electrical load is split
between Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators
1151 Kaena
Pt. Light bearing 090, range 5 miles, taken in departure of Oahu, Hawaii to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AA: in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60
and COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrder
18-63 on course 338, speed 16 kts.
1226 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
1330 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators
1540 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
4-10-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” from U.S. Naval Station,
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in
accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 18-63, and
COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
Base course is 338, base speed 16 kts.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set. Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4
main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split between Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1448 Unknown
radar surface contact bearing 315, distance 19 miles. Designated SKUNK ALPHA
1451 SKUNK
ALPHA tracked and determined to be on course 262, speed 17.5 kts. CPA 300,
range 18.5 miles at time 1503
1457 SKUNK
ALPHA has turned away and is opening
1533 SKUNK
ALPHA faded bearing 277, range 22.5 miles
4-11-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60 and
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrder 18-63.
Base course 338, speed 16 kts.
All four main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set throughout the ship
4-12-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 340, speed 16 kts, enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60 and
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 18-63.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
Condition of readiness IV is
set
0123 Visibility
reduced to 500 yards in fog. Commenced sounding fog signals
0126 Visibility
increased to 6 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
1515 Exercised
the crew at General Quarters and abandon Ship Drills
1554 Secured
from general Quarters and Abandon Ship Drills
4-13-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 338, speed 16 kts. enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60 and
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 18-63.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of readiness IV are set.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
1100 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed Non-Judicial Punishment as follows:
LANDLUBBER, S.T., RD3;
Offense: Violation of Article 92, UCMJ; hitchhiking.
Punishment: Reduction to RDSN,
suspended for 6 months commencing 13 April 1963.
LIFELINE, L.S., RD3; Offense:
Violation of Article 92, UCMJ; driving without a valid license
Punishment: Reduction in rate
of RDSN and loss of driving privileges while
attached to the Command.
HULL, F.W., SN; Offense:
Violation of Article 92, UCMJ;
violations of State of Hawaii
vehicle code.
Punishment: Reduction to SA,
suspended for 6 months and 6 months loss of driving privileges
HULLDOWN, D.V., SM2; Offense:
Violation of Article 92, UCMJ;
driving without a valid
license or safety sticker.
Punishment: Reduction to SM3,
suspended for 6 months.
JETTISON, T.T., SA; Offense:
Violation of Article 912 and Article 92, UCMJ;
dereliction of duty and
contempt and disrespect to a Senior Petty Officer.
Punishment: Thirty (30) days
extra duty of two (2) hours per day,
Sundays and Holidays excluded
commencing 13 April 1963.
HULK, W.O., SA; Offense:
Violation of Article 89 and Article 134, UCMJ;
disrespect to a Commissioned
Officer and appearing at Commodore’s Personnel Inspection
with an improperly stenciled
uniform.
Punishment: Reduction to SR
and extra duties for fifteen (15) days, two (2) hours per day,
Sundays and Holidays excluded
commencing 13 April 1963.
1428 Took
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines off the line.
1648 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 192, 14 miles, designated SKUNK ALFA
1655 SKUNK
“A” on course 085, 9 kts. CPA was at 192, 14 miles at time 1648
1711 SKUNK
“A” faded bearing 166, 17.5 miles
4-14-63 0000 Underway
independently, enroute from U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in
accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 18-63
and COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 338, base speed
10 kts.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are
on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
0613 Obtained
USS VANCE (DER-387) on radar bearing 277, 14.5 miles
0647 VANCE
on course 120, 5 kts.
0651 C/s to
8 kts
0652 Stopped
the port shaft
0652 VANCE
at CPA bearing 242, 10.5 miles
0655 VANCE
altered course to 135, 5 kts.
0712 Chopped
from COMDESFLOT FIVE to COMBARPAC. Assumed OTC from VANCE
0714 Placed
No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby
0845 Visibility
reduced to 1 mile. Commenced sounding fog signals
1138 Visibility
increased to four miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
1315 Commenced
sounding fog signals in accordance with the International Rules of the Road
1457 Ceased
sounding fog signals
1624 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
1730 Visibility
decreased to 1 mile. Commenced sounding fog signals
in accordance with the
International Rules of the Road
2000 Underway
as before. Visibility between 0 and 1 mile. Sounding fog signals
in accordance with
International Rules of the Road.
4-15-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 190, speed 4 kts. patrolling
NAVAID/SAR station “AA” in accordance
with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
No. 3 main engine is on the
port shaft ahead 1/3. No. 1 main engine is in 5 minute standby.
Nos. 2 and 4 in 30 minute
standby. The electrical load is on No. 2 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and Condition
of readiness IV are set throughout the ship.
Visibility is ½ mile: sounding
fog signals in accordance with the International Rules of the Road
0312 Ceased
sounding fog signals
0820 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile. Commenced sounding fog signals
in accordance with the
International Rules of the Road.
0841 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to.
0850 Visibility
increased to 2 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
1030 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile in fog. Commenced sounding fog signals
in accordance with the
International Rules of the Road
1051 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator
1310 Placed
No. 2 main engine out of commission
1350 Cease
sounding fog signals
1415 No. 2
main engine back in commission.
1711 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
1800 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 332, distance 11.5 miles; designated SKUNK ALFA
1805 SKUNK
ALFA on course 018, speed 16 kts’
1822 SKUNK
ALFA c/c to 109
1827 SKUNK
“A” at CPA bearing 342, distance 9.5 miles
1845 SKUNK
“A” faded bearing 025, distance 12 miles
4-16-63 0000 Underway
lying to patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance
with COMBARPAC Op-order
201-60.
Material Condition YOKE is
set. Condition of Readiness IV modified is set.
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are
in 5 minute standby.
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines are
in 30 minute standby. Electrical load is on Nos. 2 s/s generator
0418 Visibility
reduced; commenced sounding fog signals in accordance with the
International Rules of the Road
0430 Got
underway on course 210; starboard engine ahead 1/3, turns for 8 kts
0800 Stopped
all engines and launched buoy
1115 Underway,
maneuvering on various courses at various speeds to recover buoy
1221 Underway
on course 105, speed 8 kts
1227 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile; commenced sounding fog signals
in accordance with the
International Rules of the Road
1320 Stopped
all engines, commenced lying to
1334 Visibility
increased to 5 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
1354 Launched
the buoy
1642 Visibility
reduced to 1 mile; commenced sounding fog signals
1752 Ceased
sounding fog signals
1817 Visibility
reduced; commenced sounding fog signals
1815 Retrieved
buoy
1827 Placed
No. 3 main engine in 5 minutes standby; No. 1 in 15 minute standby.
4-17-63 0000 Underway
independently with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines in
30 minute standby; No. 1 main engine is in 15 minute standby;
No. 3 main engine is in 5
minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
2 s/s generator. Visibility is reduced to ½ mile in heavy fog.
Sounding fog signals in
accordance with the International Rules of the Road
0400 Visibility
increased to four miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
0637 Underway
on course 105, speed 4 kts
0825 Changed
shaft repeatedly at 1/3 speed to test No. 2 main engine after No. 1 main engine
suffered casualty from an air
lock and to put No. 1 back on line after casualty was restored
0924 No. 1
main engine in immediate standby; No. 3 main engine on the line
1025 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3, port engine stop
1200 Increasing
speed occasionally to maintain ship’s heading in heavy seas
1843 Visibility
reduced to 1000 yards commenced sounding fog signals
2005 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators
2149 Reduced
speed to turns to 8 kts. on the starboard shaft
2300 Port
engine ahead 1/3; C/c to 220
2310 Starboard
engine stop. Placed no. 1 main engine in 5 minute standby
4-18-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 220, base speed
8 kts. on the port shaft.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
No. 3 main engine is on the
line with No. 1 in 5 minute standby.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 2 and 4 s/s generators.
The ship is sounding fog
signals in accordance with the International Rules of the Road.
Visibility is ½ mile.
0723 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to.
1441 Ceased
sounding fog signals
1509 Exercised
the crew at 1AA General Quarters. Condition Zebra set throughout the ship
1555 Set
Condition YOKE
1557 Secured
from 1AA General Quarters
1615 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile. Commenced sounding fog signals in accordance with
the International Rules of the
Road
1616 Obtained
an unidentified radar contact bearing 220, 18 miles. Designated SKUNK ALFA
1627 SKUNK
“A” on course 078, 17.5 kts
1705 SKUNK
“A” at CPA bearing 161, 9.5 miles
1809 SKUNK
“A” faded bearing 104, distance 17.5 MILES
1920 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line. C/s to 8 kts. Set course 195
2000 Underway
as before. C/s to 4.5 kts
2214 C/s to
5 kts
2216 C/c to
190
4-19-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” to Station “AB”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60 and
COMBARPAC Message 182004Z.
Base course is 190, speed:
starboard engine ahead 1/3, turns for 9 kts.
No. 1 main engine is on the
line; No. 3 is in 15 minute standby;
Nos. 2 and 4 in 30 minute
standby.
The electrical load is on No.
2 s/s generator. Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are
set throughout the ship.
Visibility is ½ mile. Fog
signals are being sounded in accordance with
the International Rules of the
Road
1510 Visibility
reduced to 1 mile. Commenced sounding fog signals
1545 Visibility
increased to 6 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals.
1657 Acquired
USS WILHOITE on surface search radar bearing 188, range 19.5 miles.
1715 Visibility
reduced; commenced sounding fog signals.
1717 Ceased
sounding fog signals
1740 Visual
contact with WILHOITE
1755 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to.
1810 USS
WILHOITE came alongside. Commenced transfer by raft
1840 Attempted
raft transfer cancelled due to rough weather
1848 Maneuvering
to clear the USS WILHOITE (DER-397).
1851 Set
course 195. C/s to 8 kts., with No. 3 main engine on the line
1853 C/s to
9 kts
1932 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 s/s generator
2250 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
4-20-63 0000 Underway
independently course 195, speed 5.5 kts. enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
to Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Material Condition Yoke is
being maintained throughout the ship.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set
0340 Visibility
reduce to 500 yards. Commenced sounding fog signals
0529 Visibility
increased; ceased sounding fog signals
0805 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile. Commenced sounding fog signals in
accordance with the
International Rules of the Road
0832 Split
the electrical load between no. 2 s/s generator and the emergency generator
0925 Visibility
increased to 5 miles, ceased sounding fog signals
1117 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 290, 13 miles. Designated SKUNK ALFA
1128 SKUNK
“A” determined to be on course 087, speed 18 kts
1152 SKUNK
“A” at CPA bearing 352, distance 8.5 miles
1205 SKUNK
“A” faded on radar bearing 018, 13 miles
1258 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
1259 Brought
No. 1 main engine on the line, on the starboard shaft. C/s to 8 kts
1327 C/s to
9 kts
1332 C/c to
160 to launch weather balloon
1337 Balloon
away. C/c to 195
2032 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator
4-21-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 195, speed 9 kts. enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
to Station “AB” in accordance
with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
The electrical load is on NO.
1 s/s generator
0234 Stopped
the port shaft to bring No. 4 main engine on the line. Placed No. 3 main engine
out of commission to repair
ruptured cooling system line
0330 No. 3
main engine is back in commission, in 30 minute standby
0807 Placed
No. 3 main engine on the port shaft; removed No. 4 main engine.
0844 Unknown
surface radar contact bearing 243, range 11 miles
0845 Contact
sighted visually
0847 Came
right to 280 to avoid contact
0850 Contact
identified as Pacific Far East Lines, KOREAN BEAR, on course 075, speed 21 kts
0900 Returned
to base course 195
0934 Made
daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions: normal
0940 Lost
visual contact on KOREAN BEAR
0945 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 34 s/s generators
0959 KOREAN
BEAR faded from radar bearing 063, range 20 miles
1022 Unknown
radar surface contact bearing 247, range 19.5 miles
1022 Contact
sighted visually
1032 Came
right to avoid contact
`038 Contact
identified as ship of United Philippines Lines on course 087, speed 16 kts.
1105 Resumed
base course
1107 Took
No. 1 s/s generator off the line; the entire load is on No. 3 s/s generator
1142 Lost
visual sight of contact
1158 Contact
faded from radar bearing 070, range 12 miles
1220 Stopped
the port shaft and placed No. 3 main engine in 15 minute standby
1600 Took
Nos. 3 and 4 main engines out of commission to effect repairs to salt water
cooling line
2038 Nos. 3
and 4 main engines back in commission; No. 3 placed in 15 minute standby
No. 3 in 30 minute standby.
4-22-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base course is 200, base speed
is 9 kts. on starboard shaft
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set throughout the ship.
No. 1 main engine is on the
line. The electrical load is on No. 3 s/s generator
0210 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile; commenced sounding fog signals in
accordance with the
International Rules of the Road
0300 Stopped
all engines and commenced lying to
0307 Visibility
increased to 5 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
0607 Underway
on course 050, speed 8 kts. on the starboard shaft
0718 C/c to
090
0810 Set
the Buoy Launching Detail
0853 Launched
Buoy “A”
0900 Secured
the Buoy Launching Detail
1119 On
course 015, speed 4 kts.
1128 C/s to
0 kts. Commenced lying to
1621 C/s to
8 kts. Underway on various courses readjusting station on buoy.
1659 C/s to
all stop. Commenced lying to.
1848 Underway
on the starboard shaft on course 210, speed 8 kts
1908 C/c to
220
1908 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to
2036 C/c to
220, c/s to 4 kts
2041 C/s to
0 kts. Commenced lying to
2140 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 053, range 16 miles , on course 260, speed 16
kts.
Designated SKUNK “ABA”. CPA
245, range 5 miles at 2233
2350 SKUNK
“ABA” faded from radar bearing 291, range 17 miles
2353 C/c to
220, c/s to 4 kts.
4-23-63 0000 Underway
with no way on, independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60.
No. 1 main engine is in
immediate standby;
No. 3 is in 5 minute standby;
and Nos. 2 and 4 in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator. Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are
set throughout the ship’
0012 Underway
on the starboard shaft, turns for 8 kts., course 220
0019 Starboard
engine stopped, commenced lying to
0111 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3, course 210
0120 Starboard
engine stop; commenced lying to
0308 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3, course 180
0320 Starboard
engine stop; commenced lying to.
0441 Underway
on various courses at speed 8 kts., readjusting station on buoy.
0504 C/s to
all stop. Commenced lying to
0534 Underway
on various courses at speed 8 kts., readjusting station on buoy
0553 Commenced
lying to
0654 Underway
on various courses at speed 8 kts., readjusting station on buoy
0737 Commenced
lying to
0815 Set
the Buoy Launching detail
0830 Commenced
maneuvering at 8 kts. on various courses to launch the buoy
0852½ Launched
Buoy “C”
0858 Secured
the Buoy Launching Detail
0927 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
0956 Maneuvering
at 8 kts. to maintain station on the buoy
1013 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to
1102 Maneuvering
at 8 kts. to maintain station on the buoy
1244 Maneuvering
to close the buoy
1301 Commenced
lying to
1407 Maneuvering
to close the buoy
1428 Commenced
lying to
1500 Set
the Buoy Recovery Detail
1505 Maneuvering
to recover buoy
1535 Buoy
“C” on deck. Secured the buoy recovery detail
1536 Commenced
lying to.
1616 Underway
1/3 on the starboard shaft on course 180
1626 Starboard
engine stopped. Commenced lying to
1634 Placed
No. 1 main engine in 15 minute standby
1657 Port
engine ahead 1/3 on course 220
1705 Port
engine stopped, commenced lying to
1842 C/s to
8 kts. Underway on various courses readjusting station on buoy.
1853 Stopped
all engines; commenced lying to
1932 C/s to
8 kts. Underway on various courses readjusting station on buoy
1937 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to
2056 Maneuvering
at 8 kts. to maintain station on the buoy
2129 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to
2255 Maneuvering
at 8 kts. to maintain station on the buoy
2342 All
engines stopped. Commenced lying to.
4-24-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds
maintaining
station on Buoy “A”.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set
0418 Port
engine ahead 1/3, steering 260
0434 Port
engine stop
0544 Port
engine ahead 1/3, steering 240
0554 Port engine
stop
0606 Port
engine ahead 1/3
0608 Port
engine stop
0633 Port
engine ahead 1/3
0643 Port
engine stop
0907 C/s to
8 kts. Underway on various courses adjusting station on buoy
1050 C/s to
8 kts. Underway on various courses adjusting station on buoy
1238 Maneuvering
at 8 kts. to maintain station on the buoy
1317 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to
1355 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 s/s generator.
1444 Maneuvering
at 8 kts. to maintain station on the buoy
1523 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to.
1545 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
1600 Maneuvering
on various course at various speeds maintaining station on the buoy
1800 Maneuvering
on various courses on the port shaft
2045 Stopped
all engines; commenced lying to
2105 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 s/s generator
2115 C/s to
8 kts. Maneuvering on various courses adjusting station on buoy.
2130 Stopped
all engines; commenced lying to
2202 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator
2315 C/s to
8 kts. Maneuvering on various courses adjusting station on buoy
2315 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
2335 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 s/s generator
2355 Stopped
all engines, commenced lying to.
4-25-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator. No. 3 main engine is in immediate standby;
No. 1 is in 15 minute standby;
Nos. 2 and 4 are in 30 minute standby
0015 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator
0141 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
0225 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator
0229 Maneuvering
at 8 kts. to maintain station on Buoy “A”
0302 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to
0400 Underway
as before. Maneuvering to maintain station on the buoy
0800 Underway
as before. Maneuvering to maintain station on the buoy
0925 Retrieved
buoy
0930 Underway
on the port shaft, turns for 8 kts. on course 000.
1046 All
engines stopped. Commenced lying to. No. 3 main engine is in 5 minute standby,
No. 1 is in 15 minute standby
1322 C/s to
8 kts. Commenced maneuvering on various course in accordance
with the Navigator’s
recommendations while swinging ship.
1530 Exercised
the crew at 1AS General Quarters
1549 Set
Condition YOKE throughout the ship. Secured from 1AS General Quarters
1729 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to
2200 Underway
on course 340 with the starboard engine ahead 1/3, turns for 8 kts
2204 C/c to
350
4-26-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-50.
Base course is 350,
base speed in 8 kts. indicated
on the port shaft.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
No. 3 main engine is on the
line; No. 1 main engine is in 15 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator
0125 C/c to
020 for weather balloon launch
0127 C/c to
350
0200 Stopped
all engines and commenced lying to
0638 Underway
on course 000, speed 8 kts
0815 Commenced
lying to. Set the Buoy Launching Detail
0850 Commenced
maneuvering to launch to buoy
0852 Launched
Buoy “B”. Commenced lying to. Maneuvering as necessary to maintain station on
buoy
1200 Underway
as before. Maneuvering as necessary to maintain station on the buoy
1430 Commenced
Commanding Officer’s Material Inspection
1546 Secured
from Captain’s Material Inspection
1608 C/s to
8 kts. Maneuvering on various course readjusting station on buoy
1632 Stopped
all engines; commenced lying to
1732 C/s to
8 kts. maneuvering on various courses readjusting station on buoy
1741 Stopped
all engines; commenced lying to
1810 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator
1814 Maneuvering
at 8 kts. to maintain station on the buoy.
1834 Stopped
all engines. Commenced lying to
2000 Underway
as before. Maneuvering to maintain station on the buoy
4-27-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Lying to with No. 3 main engine in immediate standby;
No. 1 in 5 minute standby; No.
2 and 4 in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
1 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Maneuvering on various
courses, port shaft ahead 1/3, turns for 8 kts.,
to maintain station on the
buoy
0417 C/s to
8 kts. Maneuvering on various courses readjusting station on buoy.
0442 Stopped
all engines; commenced lying to
0654 C/s to
8 kts. Maneuvering on various courses readjusting station on buoy.
0713 Stopped
all engines; commenced lying to
0825 Maneuvering
at 8 kts. to maintain position on the buoy
0852 Stopped
all engines; commenced lying to
1020 Set
the buoy handling detail
1038 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 s/s generator
1039 Commenced
maneuvering to recover the buoy
1059 The
buoy is on deck; commenced lying to
1238 Maneuvering
on various courses at speed 4 kts. while adjusting ships magnetic compass
1639 Secured
from swinging ship. Set course 180.
1652 Commenced
lying to
1836 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator
4-28-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC
Op-order 201-60. Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout
the ship. Condition of Readiness IV is set
0235 Alarm
sounded in FWD Hedge Hog Magazine. Sounding and Security inspected magazine.
Inspection revealed conditions
normal.
Temperature in magazine 68
degrees. Apparent cause of alarm is faulty alarm.
0940 Commenced
maneuvering on various courses at various speeds recovering fishing ball
1100 Stopped
all engines; commenced lying to.
1623 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 1 to No. 3 s/s generator
1755 Port
engine stop; commenced lying to.
1823 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 3 to No. 1 s/s generator
2010 Paralleled
the electrical load between No. 1 and 2 s/s generators
2100 Placed
all 4 main engines in immediate standby
2159 C/s to
8 kts., c/c to 146.
2200 Departed
NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” enroute to U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
2210 Sighted
the USS DURANT (DER-389) bearing 186, distance 8 miles
2217 C/s to
10 kts.
2230 C/s to
12 kts
2245 C/s to
14 kts
2259 C/s to
16 kts
2300 Lost
visual contact with the USS DURANT (DER-389) bearing 287, distance 12 miles
2316 C/s to
17 kts
2330 C/s to
17.5 kts.
4-29-63 0000 Underway
on course 146, speed 17.5 kts. enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to
Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii in accordance with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
1055 Obtained
unidentified radar surface contact bearing 175, range 28000 yds.
Designated SKUNK “A”.
1057 SKUNK
“A” Tracked and his course determined to be 302, speed 14.5 kts
1059 SKUNK
“A” changed course to 265, speed 17.5 kts
1107 SKUNK
“A” acquired visually and appears to be three (3) contacts.
Unable to identify by ship
type
1110 SKUNK
“A” at CPA 205, range 24,000
1121 Lost
visual contact with SKUNK “A”
1132 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar
1200 C/c to
145
4-30-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base
course is 144, base speed, 17.5 kts.
Material
Condition YOKE and Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Nos. 1,
2, 3, and 4 main engines are on the line.
The
electrical load is split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
0551 C/s to 14 kts. Dropped No. 1 main engine
0605 Stopped the starboard shaft to put No. 1 main engine on the line
1823 Obtained unidentified surface contact bearing 169, 13 miles.
Designated SKUNK “A”.
1830 SKUNK “A” on course 272, 11.5 kts.
1841 SKUNK “A” at CPA bearing 210, 18500 yds.
1930 SKUNK “A” faded bearing 275, 21 miles
5-1-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Base
Course is 140, speed 17.5 kts. All four main engines are on the line.
The
electrical load is split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material
Condition YOKE and Condition of Readiness IV are set.
1045 The Commanding Officer held mast and imposed Non-Judicial
Punishment as follows:
JETTISON,
T.T., SA; Offense; Damaging Government Property.
Punishment:
Ten (10) days restriction
LAY, D.T., RMSA,; Offense;
Disrespect towards a superior petty officer.
Punishment: Ten (10) hours
extra duty.
1452 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 main engine overheating due to air bound salt water
circulating pump.
C/s to 15 kts.
1530 Restored
casualty to No. 1 main engine.
5-2-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 140, speed 16.5 kts, enroute from
NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to
Pearl Harbor in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE being
maintained throughout ship.
Condition of Readiness IV set
0235 Obtained
radar contact bearing 071, range 12.5 miles on course 324, speed 20 kts
0240 SKUNK
“A” passed CPA bearing 052, distance 12 miles
0245 Made
radar landfall on the Island of Kauai bearing 174, range 52 miles
0350 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 152, range 19 miles. Designated SKUNK “B”.
0356 SKUNK
“B” acquired visually
0359 SKUNK
“B” tracked and determined to be on course 323, speed 18 kts.
0410 Sighted
the loom of Kilauea Point Light bearing 180.
0419 SKUNK
“B” at CPA bearing 230, distance 7000 yds.
0441 Lost
visual contact with SKUNK “B”
0504 SKUNK
“B” faded from radar bearing 231, range 18.5 mils
0818 Made
radar landfall on Oahu bearing 130, distance 42 miles
1233 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
1235 Stopped
all engines and tested backing bell. Test satisfactory.
1250 Commenced
maneuvering on various courses at various speeds, entering
Pearl Harbor Channel, OOD
Conning, Captain and Navigator on the bridge
1251 With
Diamond Head bearing 098, entered Inland Waters
1258 Passed
buoys 1 and 2, maneuvering on various courses at various speeds
conforming to Pearl Harbor
Channel.
1317 With
Berth FOXTROT 1 abeam to port, stopped all engines
1322 YTL
553 came alongside and made up on the starboard bow. Pearl Harbor pilot, Mr.
TAYLOR
came on board.
1324 Pilot
assumed the Conn. Maneuvering to moor out board to starboard of the
USS WILHOITE (DER-397) at
Berth BRAVO 21.
1337 Moored
port side to the USS WILHOITE (DER-397) at Berth BRAVO 21,
U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii with standard mooring lines.
SOPA is CINCPACFLT at
CINCPACFLT Headquarters, Makalapa Heights,
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
1346 Pilot
disembarked and YTL 553 departed the side
1347 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail; set Condition V
1405 YO 78
came alongside and moored outboard to starboard
1445 Commenced
receiving miscellaneous services from the Pier
1541 Commenced
receiving fuel from YO 78, draft; forward, 10 ft. 4 in.; aft, 9 ft. 8 in.
1637 Ceased
fueling having received 27420 gallons diesel oil. Draft; forward, 11 ft. 4 in.;
aft, 9 ft. 6 in.
1641 YO 78
departed the side.
5-3-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1330 Pursuant
to COMOPTEVFOR Orders, LT WELSH, departed the ship to
return to COMOPTEVFORPAC, San
Diego California, havingcompleted
temporary additional duty in
connection with CNO Project C/s 29 FY63 ”SECT”
2250 MOORING,
S.S., FN, returned to the ship from Pearl Harbor, Naval
Shipyard Dispensary where he
received treatment for flash burns
received on board this date in
the course of routine welding work.
Injury was not due to his own
misconduct. Disposition: Returned to duty.
5-4-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1630 Held
fire drill
1645 Secured
from fire drill
5-5-63 0000 Moored
portside to USS WILHOITE (DER-397) with standard mooring lines doubled.
USS WILHOITE moored port side
to Berth Bravo 21,
U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii. Receiving miscellaneous services from pier.
Ships present include various
units of the U.S. Pacific Fleet yard and district craft and
HMNZS OTAGO (F-111).
0800 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none.
5-6-63 0700 Mustered
crew at quarters. Absentees: NOTHINGTOLEFT, C.O., TN.
2342 LETGO,
A.L., TR, fell over the starboard side, due to his own misconduct
and was brought back on board
without injury.
5-7-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. absentees: none.
1052 LETGO,
A.L., TR, absent over leave since 0730,. 6 May 1963
1122 While
working on fantail, HUG, K.C., BM1, received a fracture of the
second metatarsal of the right
foot, when some steel stanchions fell on him;
not due to his own misconduct.
Treatment administered by Shipyard Dispensary.
Disposition: Cast on foot for
six weeks.
5-8-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at Quarters. Absentees: NOTHINGTOLEFT, C.O., TN., UA
since 0730 6 May 1963.
1845 Held
fire drill
1900 Secured
from fire drill
5-9-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: NOTHINGTOLEFT, C.O., TN., AOL
since 0730 6 May 1963.
1620 COMASWFORPAC
returned to the area and assumed the duties of SOPA.
Headquarters remain at
COMNAVBASE Pearl Harbor
5-10-63 0615 Shifted
from shore to ship power. No. 3 s/s generator on the line
0645 Shifted
from No. 3 to No. 1 s/s generator
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: NOTHINGTOLEFT, C.O., TN.,
absent over leave since 0730 6
May 1963
0724 YTM
263 (USS NEOGA) made up on starboard quarter
0724 Pearl
Harbor Pilot, Mr. WHITE came aboard
0725 YTM
726 made up on starboard bow
0738 Underway
breasting out to allow USS WILHOITE (DER-397) to unmoor
0829 Moored
portside to Berth BRAVO 21, with standard mooring lines
0838 Pilot
left the ship and Tugs departed the side
0853 Commenced
receiving telephone services from the pier.
0900 Commenced
receiving fresh water
0901 Shifted
from ship’s power to shore power
0902 Commenced
receiving steam from the Pier
1200 Commanding
Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
NEST, B.S., FN: Violation of
Art. 86, UCMJ;
Punishment: Extra duty two (2)
hours per day for seven (7) days
commencing 10 may 1963
LETGO, A.L., TA: Violation of
Art. 134, UCMJ;
Punishment: Twelve (12) days
restriction and extra duty for two (2) hours per day
for fourteen (14) days
commencing 10 May 1963.
HOVETAUT, P.T., SR: Violation of
Art. 121, UCMJ:
Punishment: Extra duty two (2)
hours per day for
fourteen (14) days commencing
10 May 1963
5-11-63 0800 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
5-12-63 0745 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none
1630 Commenced
Collision Drill
1645 Completed
Drill
5-13-63 0700 Mustered
crew at quarters, absentees: none
0721 YO 78
came alongside starboard quarter
0726 Commenced
fueling from YO 78. Draft forward 11 feet 4 inches, aft 9 feet 8 inches
1022 Fueling
completed, draft forward 11 feet 6 inches, aft 10 feet 6 inches
1017 YO 78
underway from starboard quarter
1830 Held
fire drill
1845 Secured
from fire drill
5-14-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1930 ADM
SIDES, CINCPACFLT, returned to Pearl Harbor, broke his flag at
Makalapa Heights and assumed
the duties of SOPA
5-15-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees none.
1620 HOUSINGANCHOR,
H.P., SA, suffered slight burns on his hand while moving a steam line.
Not due to his own conduct. The
injury was treated by the ships Medical representative.
Disposition: returned to duty.
5-16-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1513 Mustered
the crew at quarters for Captain’s Inspection
1537 Secured
from Captain’s Personnel Inspection
1916 JOINT,
R.O., SN, was returned on board ship by ship’s MAA,
accused of violation of Art 92
and 134
5-17-63 0000 Moored
port side to Pier BRAVO Berth 21, U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
with standard destroyer
mooring lines doubled.
Receiving miscellaneous
services from the Pier. Ships present include various units of the
U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and
district craft.
SOPA is CINCPACFLT with
headquarters at Makalapa Heights.
Condition of Readiness V is
set.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout ship
0730 Commenced
preparations for getting underway.
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0800 Moored
as before. Set the special sea and anchor detail. Completed all preparations
for getting underway. Draft
fwd 11’5”; aft 11’1”.
0839 On
verbal orders of the Commanding Officer, got underway from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
enroute to Honolulu, Hawaii
with fifty (50) dependents and guests embarked.
The Captain is Conning; the
Navigator is on the bridge. Maneuvering to clear the Berth.
0846 Steering
various courses to conform to Pearl Harbor Channel at various speeds while
standing out of Pearl Harbor.
LTJG PULLS assumed the Conn
0931 Secured
the special sea and anchor detail. Set Condition of Readiness IV
0940 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, distance 12 miles, entered
International Waters. On
course 260, speed 12 kts
0953 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds while conducting pit
log calibration on measured mile.
Base courses 073 and 253.
1200 Underway
as before. Steering various courses at various speeds while
conducting pit log calibration
1220 Completed
pit log calibration. Set course 080 at speed 16 kts.
1250 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds off the entrance to
Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii.
Maneuvering in accordance with Inland
Rules of the Road as necessary
to avoid other shipping.
1553 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 s/s generator, lost lube oil pressure to the blower.
Shifted the electrical load to
Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generator.
1602 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 s/s generator, over-heating due to lack of cooling water.
Secured No. 2 s/s generator.
Shifted the load to No. 3 s/s generator
1606 Commenced
preparations for entering port. Set the special sea and anchor detail
1622 On
course 050, commenced approach on Honolulu Harbor.
Captain and Navigator are on
the bridge.
1630 The
Captain assumed the Conn. Pilots HASSELGREN and MCKENSEY embarked.
Maneuvering on various courses
at various speeds
conforming to Honolulu Harbor
Channel
1651 Commenced
approach on Pier 10, Honolulu Harbor
1659 Moored
starboard side to Pier 10, Honolulu Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii with
standard destroyer mooring
lines doubled.
SOPA is Commanding Officer,
USS LANSING (DER-388).
Ships present include various
units of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and district craft,
plus various foreign and
domestic merchant vessels.
1708 Secured
the special sea and anchor detail, set Condition of Readiness V
2100 Casualty
restored on No. 2 s/s generator. Shifted the load to no. 2 s/s generator
5-18-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
5-19-63 0800 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none.
1300 Commenced
general visiting
1600 Secured
from general visiting, 128 visitors reporting aboard and
departing with no incidents
occurring
5-20-63 0700 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0720 Completed
all preparations for getting underway
0730 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Draft fwd 11’ 6”; aft 10’ 10”.
0809 Underway
for local operations and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Maneuvering to clear the Pier.
The Officer of the deck is at
the Conn, Captain and Navigator on the bridge.
0816 Steering
various courses at various speeds standing out of Honolulu Harbor
0834 Entered
International Waters with Diamond Head Light bearing 098
0846 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail and set the underway watch
1432 All
Engines stop
1433 All
engines back 1/3
1433 All
engines stop.
1440 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
1458 Entered
Inland Waters with Diamond Head bearing 098
1459 Maneuvering
at various courses and speeds to conform with Pearl Harbor Channel,
Junior Officer of the Watch at
the Conn, Captain and Navigator on the bridge
1527 The
Officer of the Deck assumed the Conn
1541 Moored
starboard side to Pier BRAVO, Berth 22.5, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii
with standard destroyer
mooring lines. Receiving miscellaneous services from the Pier.
5-21-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
5-22-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0827 Divers
from USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29) came alongside to make
monthly inspection of ship’s
underwater hull and sonar dome
0915 Divers
departed the side
0950 Commenced
fueling from truck on the Pier, draft forward, 11’; aft 10’8”.
0955 Fueling
completed, draft forward, 11’5”; aft, 10’8”
1920 LETGO,
A.L., TA, ingested approximately 1 oz. of lighter fluid and was
taken to the Pearl Harbor Naval
Shipyard Dispensary for examination and treatment
2000 COMHAWSEAFRON
assumed duties as SOPA
5-23-63 0730 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
0727 COMCORTRON
FIVE came aboard
0737 COMCORTRON
FIVE departed
0945 USS
PHILIP (DD-498) moored alongside this vessel
1114 LETGO,
A.L., TA, was released from confinement for safekeeping and
restored to duty by order of
the Commanding Officer
1125 Pursuant
to BUPERS Msg 142126Z May 1963, LTJG E.S. NACELLE was
detached from this ship with
orders to report to U.S. Naval Destroyer
School, U.S. Naval Base,
Newport, Rhode Island for duty under instruction.
5-24-63 1540 COMASWFORPAC
returned to Pearl Harbor, broke his flag on Ford Island and assumed
the duties of SOPA
1700 Commenced
fire drill
1715 Secured
from fire drill
5-25-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
5-26-63 0800 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
2200 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none.
5-27-63 0502 Shifted
the electrical load from shore power to No. 3 s/s generator
0518 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
0530 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0615 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0625 CINCPACFLT
returned to Pearl and assumed SOPA with headquarters at Makalapa Heights
0735 Secured
from Special Sea and Anchoring Detail; set the normal in-port watch.
1442 Took
draft readings; 11’6” forward; 10’10” aft; 11’2” mean
1500 Set
the Special Sea and Anchoring Detail
1558 Underway
for NAVAID/SAR Station “AP” in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 25-63.
Captain and Navigator on the
bridge, OOD conning.
Maneuvering on various courses
at various speeds standing out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
1632 Compared
gyro against range. Error: none.
1636 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail.
1646 Entered
International Waters, Diamond Head bears 098.
1842 Commenced
indicating various speeds on the port shaft while making
adjustments to No. 4 main
engine.
1902 C/c to
316. With Kaena Point bearing 090, range 5 miles, took departure
from the Island of Oahu
enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AP” in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 25-63
and COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
1906 Completed
adjustments to No. 4 main engine. Returned the port shaft to base speed
1907 Obtained
radar and visual surface contact bearing 290, distance 11 miles,
designated SKUNK “E”. SKUNK
“E” on course 058, speed 6.5 kts.
2025 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 250, distance 14 miles
2040 Lost
radar contact on SKUNK “D” bearing 168, distance 16.8 miles
2041 SKUNK
bearing 250 designated SKUNK “E”, CPA 218, distance 13 miles
2049 SKUNK
“E” passed CPA.
2111 Lost
radar contact on SKUNK “E” bearing 177, distance 17 miles
2127 Radar
landfall on Island of Kauai bearing 279, distance 27.8 miles
2212 C/c to
317
2216 Sighted
Kilauea Light bearing 288, distance 28 miles
2320 Passed
Kilauea Light abeam to port.
5-28-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 317, speed 17 kts. enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AP” in
Accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60 and
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 25-63.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set
0047 Lost
visual contact with Kilauea Point Light bearing 163, range 25 miles
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1530 Went
to General Quarters. Set Material Condition ZEBRA
1600 Held
Abandon Ship Drill
1609 Secured
from Abandon Ship Drill
1616 Set
Material Condition YOKE
1618 Secured
from General Quarters.
5-29-63 0000 Underway
Independently on course 317, speed 17 kts. enroute from Pearl Harbor to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AP” in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60, and
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 25-63.
Material Condition YOKE is set
throughout the ship.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set
0713 Sustained
casualty to Nos. 1 and 2 main engines. Low fuel oil pressure due to clogged
strainer.
Stopped starboard shaft,
slowed to 9 kts. on port shaft
0718 Restored
casualty to Nos. 1 and 2 main engines
0730 C/s to
13 kts
0734 C/s to
17 kts
0754 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 main engine. Leak in fuel suction line due to faulty nipple;
stopped starboard shaft to
take No. 1 main engine off line. Slowed to 13 kts. on port shaft
0757 Went
to 13 kts. on starboard shaft with No. 2 main engine on the line
0826 Stopped
starboard shaft to place No. 1 main engine back on the line.
0828 Starboard
engines ahead 1/3
0829 Starboard
engines ahead 2/3
0831 Starboard
engines ahead standard
0833 C/s to
17 kts
1200 C/c to
316
1604 Split
electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
2141 Sighted
unidentified flying object bearing 060, elevation angle 45,
brightness of second magnitude
star fading then reappearing.
Final fade 022, elevation
angle 12 at 2144.
5-30-63 0000 Underway
independently, enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to NAVAID/SAR Station “AP”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 25-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Order 20-160
base course is 316, base speed
16.5 kts.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 main
engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
1720 Material
Condition YOKE set throughout the ship.
2142 Obtained
radar contact bearing 260, range 18 miles designated SKUNK “A”
on course 090, speed 22 kts.
2204 SKUNK
“A” passed CPA at bearing 201, range 9 miles. Identified as
PIONEER MILL enroute from
Yokohama to New York.
5-31-63 0000 Underway
independently, enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to NAVAID/SAR Station “AP”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 25-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Order 20-160
base course is 316, base speed
15 kts. All four main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0000 Changed
operation control from COMDESFLOT FIVE to COMBARPAC
and assumed CTU 50.8.2.
0130 Took
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines off the line and c/s to 11.5 kts
0200 Arrived
on Station “AP”. C/c to 343 and commenced patrolling station.
1110 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 078, distance 28 miles
1130 Unidentified
contact determined to be on course 267, sped 22.5 kts.,
CPA 155, distance 8 miles.
1315 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 226, range 24.5 miles
1435 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 106, range 23 miles. Designated SKUNK “B”.
1440 Unidentified
contact tracked and determined to be on course 270, speed 15 kts. CPA 134,
distance 39,500 yards.
1530 Went
to General Quarters
1535 Set
Material Condition Zebra
1555 SKUNK
“B” faded from radar, bearing 134, distance 20 miles.
1630 Secured
from 1AA General Quarters
1650 Stopped
the starboard shaft in order to place No. 2 main engine on the line and take
No. 1 off.
1651 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3
2230 Sighted
possible white light bearing 350, distance 5 miles.
6-1-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 016, speed 11.4 kts, enroute from
NAVAID/SAR Station “AP” to
Station “AO” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship
0012 Visibility
reduced to 500 yards in heavy squall. Commenced sounding fog signals
0058 Visibility
increased to 5 miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
0548 No. 2
s/s generator stopped due to broken fuel pump shaft
0551 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators, split
6-2-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 010, speed 11.5 kts. patrolling
NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
0057 Stopped
port shaft
0100 Placed
port shaft in 5 minute standby
1545 Shifted
the electrical load from Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators to No. 3 s/s generator
1710 Stopped
port shaft, commenced lying to.
6-3-63 0000 Underway
independently, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60. The
ship is lying to on a heading of 205.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
No. 2 main engine is in 5
minute standby, No. 3 main engine is in 15 minute standby.
No. 1 and No. 4 main engines
are in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator.
6-4-63 0000 Underway
independently with no way on at NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60. Ships head is Westerly.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
No. 2 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 3 main engine is in 15 minute standby;
Nos. 1 and 4 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator
0815 C/s to
8 kts
0820 C/c to
240
1057 Set
the 1AS Attack Team
1123 Maneuvering
various courses at various speeds during ASW Exercise
1120 Launched
21-B-12 Torpedo
1315 Maneuvering
at various courses at various speeds to recover 21-B-12 Target Simulator
1340 Secured
the 1AS Attack Team. All engines stopped. Commenced lying to
1350 Ships
electrical load placed on No. 1 s/s generator
1545 Went
to 1AS General Quarters
1549 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA
1630 Secured
from 1AS General Quarters
2216 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 108, distance 18.3 miles
2200 Unidentified
contact tracked and determined to be on course 260, speed 15 kts
2241 C/c to
200
2252 C/s to
10 kts. CPA unidentified contact 030, distance 2.1 miles.
2333 C/s to
8 kts
2336 C/c to
090
2339 Stopped
starboard engine
2342 Stopped
port engine. Commenced lying to. Contact identified as HOWAMARU bound from
San Francisco to Kobe, Japan
6-5-63 0000 Underway
independently lying to, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE is being
maintained throughout ship.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set
0015 SKUNK
“A” faded visually bearing 248, range 10 miles.
0910 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3 for 8 kts.
1400 Stopped
starboard engine. Commenced lying to
1850 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 1 to No. 3 s/s generators
2117 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator
6-6-63 0000 Underway
independently lying to, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
No. 2 main engine is in 5 minute
standby. No. 3 main engine is in 15 minute standby.
Nos. 1 and 4 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0843 Split
the electrical load between No. 1 and emergency generator due to heavy
KW load on No. 1 s/s generator
1247 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 1 s/s generator and the emergency generator split
to
No. 1 s/s generator
1506 Sighted
Navy P2V Aircraft bearing 260, 9 miles
1530 Went
to General Quarters, Condition 1AA for drills
1535 Material
Condition ZEBRA set
1555 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3, c/c to 240, c/s to 8 kts.
1627 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1630 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness IV
1830 Starboard
engine stopped. Commenced lying to. Placed No. 2 main engine in 5 minute
standby.
2005 JACKFLAG,
N.E., RD3, received a laceration on the back of his head,
when he fainted and fell down
in the after crews head.
Treatment administered by the
Corpsman. Disposition: Placed on the sick list.
2230 Split
electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
2231 Port
engine ahead 1/3, c/s to 8 kts, c/c to 280
6-7-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station in accordance
with COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
Base course is 280, base speed 8 kts.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
No. 3 main engine is on the
line. No. 2 main engine is in 5 minute standby.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
0101 Placed
No. 2 main engine on the line
0106 C/c to
090
0110 Placed
No. 2 main engine in 5 minute standby
0615 Unidentified
radar surface contact bearing 349, distance 13 miles. Designated SKUNK “A”.
0626 SKUNK
“A” tracked and determined to be on course 113, speed 11.5 kts
0713 SKUNK
“A” at CPA bearing 020, range 9.3 miles
0800 Maneuvering
to maintain fair headway into the seas
1125 Sustained
casualty to No. 3 main engine. Salt water cooling pump became air bound.
Placed No. 2 main engine on
the starboard shaft
1140 Restored
casualty to No. 3 main engine. Placed No. 3 main engine on the line.
1200 Underway
as before, increasing speed as necessary to maintain heading in heavy winds and
seas.
1207 C/c to
190
1210 C/c to
185
1345 Set
Condition ZEBRA below the main deck
1532 C/c to
190
1955 C/c to
195
2000 Underway
as before, increasing speed as necessary to maintain heading in heavy winds and
seas
2055 C/c to
200
2332 C/c to
210
6-8-63 0000 Underway
independently in vicinity of NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”
engaged in storm evasion on
base course 210. Port engine ahead 1/3, turns for 8 kts.
Starboard engine stopped. No.
3 main engine is on the line;
No. 2 main engine is in
immediate standby; Nos. 1 and 4 main engine in 15 minute standby.
The
electrical load is split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition ZEBRA is
set on main deck and below with
YOKE set above main deck
Condition of Readiness IV is
being maintained
0400 Underway
as before. Maneuvering as necessary to maintain headway into the seas
1152 Placed
starboard shaft on the line and c/c to 280
1153 Stopped
the port shaft. Placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby;
No. 2 main engine is on line,
turns for 8 kts
2045 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 201, distance 14.5 miles on course 080,
speed 14.5 kts. CPA 181,
distance 13.5 miles
2055 SKUNK
“A” passed CPA.
2155 Lost
radar contact on SKUNK “A” bearing 121, distance 21 miles
2252 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 041, distance 16 miles. Designated SKUNK
“B”.
2312 SKUNK
“B” tracked and determined to be on course 275, speed 12 kts.
CPA 170, distance 3 miles
2320 Sighted
SKUNK “B” bearing 099, distance 12 miles
6-9-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 300, speed 3 kts. proceeding from storm evasion to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
Material Condition ZEBRA is
set below the main deck. Above, Condition YOKE is set.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set
0045 SKUNK
“B” passed CPA bearing 169, range 3 miles on course 269, speed 11 kts.
Placed No. 3 main engine in 5
minute standby
0503 Stopped
the starboard shaft; placed the port shaft ahead 1/3, turns for 8 kts.,
No. 3 main engine on line
0504 C/c to
202
0515 Placed
No. 21 main engine in 5 minute standby.
0600 Reported
arrival on Station “AO”, bearing 184, distance 30 miles from Station Center
to CTG 50.8.
0900 Set
Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1242 Stopped
port shaft, commenced lying to
1320 Placed
No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby
1630 Obtained
radar contact designated SKUNK “A” bearing 216, range 20 miles,
on course 083, speed 12.32
kts. CPA bearing 173, range 14 miles
1730 SKUNK
“A” passed CPA
1850 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 118, range 22 miles
6-10-63 0000 Underway
independently with no way on, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.,
Nos. 2 and 3 main engines are
in 5 minute standby.
Nos. 1 and 4 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
1 s/s generator
0136 Lost
electrical load on No. 1 s/s generator, due to worn slip ring brushes.
Placed electrical load on No.
3 s/s generator.
1300 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3 to 8 kts
1302 C/c to
300
1323 Engineers
commenced casualty control drills on main engines.
1455 Secured
from casualty control exercises
1744 Commenced
lying to.
6-11-63 0000 Underway
independently, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
The ship is lying to. Material
Condition YOKE and Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Nos. 2 and 3 main engines are
in 5 minute standby.
Nos. 1 and 4 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator
1124 Underway
on starboard engine to close Station “AO”; course 310, speed 8 kts.
1530 Exercised
the crew at 1AA General Quarters
1645 Secured
from General Quarters
1658 C/c to
330
1730 Starboard
engine stop. Commenced lying to
1803 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 3 s/s generator to No. 2 s/s generator.
2222 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 s/s generator. Fresh water circulating pump became air bound
causing excessive temperature.
Secured No. 2 s/s generator.
Shifted the electrical load to
No. 3 s/s generator.
2359 Placed
No. 3 main engine in 15 minute standby; No. 2 main engine in 5 minute standby.
6-12-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Order 021-60. The
ship is lying to on northeasterly headings.
No. 2 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 3 main engine is in 15 minute standby;
Nos. 1 and 4 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
1010 While
working with drill press, HOUSE, S.S., SF1, received a laceration on his first
finger,
right hand; not due to his own
misconduct. Disposition: Binnacle list for 24 hours.
1457 Went
to General Quarters
1500 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA
1501 Underway
to close Station “AO”, course 325, speed 8 kts
1638 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Material Condition YOKE
1921 Stopped
all engines and commenced lying to. Placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minute
standby
1956 Shifted
electrical load from No. 3 s/s generator to No. 2 s/s generator.
6-13-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60. The
ship is lying to.
Material Condition YOKE being
maintained throughout the ship.
Condition of readiness IV is
set.
0525 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 2 to No. 1 s/s generators
1432 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 2 s/s generators
1450 All
engines ahead 1/3
1456 C/c to
140. Went to 1AA general Quarters. Set Material Condition ZEBRA.
Commenced exercising at
General Drills
1517 Maneuvering
at various courses and speeds during General Drills
1541 Simulated
Atomic Air Burst, bearing 290, distance 5000 yds.
Set ABC Condition Circle
WILLIAM.
1626 Ship’s
electrical was placed on No. 1 s/s generator
1629 All
engines stop. Commenced lying to
1631 Set
Material Condition YOKE. Secured from General Quarters.
1634 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 324, distance 34000 yds.
Designated SKUNK “A”. Course
100, speed 11 kts.
1700 Sighted
P2V Aircraft identified as “Free Transit 7”
1726 SKUNK
“A” at CPA, bearing 005, range 18000 yds
1830 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar
6-14-63 0000 Underway
independently with no way on, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60. Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are
set
0028 Visibility
decreased to one mile due to fog. Commenced sounding fog signals
0044 Visibility
increased to five miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
0147 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 300, distance 17 miles. Designated SKUNK “B”
0152 SKUNK
“B” tracked and determined to be on course 100, speed 10.3 kts
0155 SKUNK
“B” CPA 010, distance 5.5 miles
0220 SKUNK
“B” c/c to 080, c/s to 15.5 kts. CPA 356, distance 8.5 miles
0245 SKUNK
“B” passed CPA opening
0326 Split
electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
0500 Set
course 150 at speed 6 kts
0636 C/s to
8 kts
0800 Stopped
starboard shaft in order to place No. 1 main engine on the line.
Starboard engines ahead 1/3
0801 Stopped
the port shaft to place No. 4 main engine on the line. Port engines ahead 1/3
0811 Obtained
radar contact with USS DURANT (DER-389) bearing 159, range 18 miles
0831 Set
the light-line transfer detail
0847 C/c to
320
0905 C/s to
10 kts
0907 C/s to
12 kts. USS DURANT (DER-389) maneuvering astern to make approach
0912 USS
DURANT (DER-389) alongside. Commenced light-line transfer
0920 Completed
light-line transfer
0921 C/c to
319
0922 C/c to
150
0923 C/s to
14 kts. Secured the light-line transfer detail
0926 C/s to
15 kts.
0930 C/s to
16 kts
0935 C/s to
17 kts
0938 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 s/s generator. Shifted the load to No. 3 and emergency
generators.
Casualty due to faulty fuel
pump
0941 Departed
from Station “AO”, enroute to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in accordance
with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd
27-63.
0950 Restored
casualty to No. 1 s/s generator
1028 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 s/s generator
1043 Casualty
restored to No. 1 s/s generator.
2330 Suffered
casualty to No. 1 s/s generator; the ship’s electrical load is on No. 3 s/s
generator
6-15-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” to
Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii in
accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 27-63
And COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
Base course is 150, base speed 17.5 kts.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main
engines are on the line.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator
0035 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile. Commenced sounding fog signals in
accordance with the
International Rules of the Road.
0040 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators
0050 Visibility
increased to 5 miles; ceased fog signals
0827 Ship’s
electrical load placed on No. 3 s/s generator
0840 Visibility
decreased to ¾ mile. Commenced sounding fog signals in
accordance with the
International Rules of the Road
0850 Visibility
increased to 4 miles; ceased sounding fog signals
1015 Ship’s
electrical load placed on Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators.
1240 Exercised
the crew at 1AA General Quarters. Set Material Condition ZEBRA.
1252 Commenced
firing to starboard
1256 Ceased
fire
1300 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Material Condition YOKE.
Ammunition expended; 37 rounds
of BL&T. 18 rounds were fired
from Mount 31, 19 rounds were
fired from Mount 32 with no casualties
1535 Commenced
steering course 140 magnetic, due to excessive error in ship’s gyro.
6-16-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 27-63 and
COMBARPAC OpOrder 201-60
Base course is 150, speed 17.5
kts. Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are
set. All four main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators. Steering 140
by magnetic steering compass
due to gyro casualty.
0800 C/c to
138 magnetic
1106 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 004, distance 14 miles
1114 Unidentified
radar contact tracked and determined to be on course 280, speed 20 kts.
CPA 020, distance 13 miles
1200 C/c to
140 magnetic
1722 C/s to
17 kts
2031 Sighted
unidentified flying object bearing 310, position angle 85, course 045
2042 Lost
contact visually bearing 030, position angle 05, 21.3
2230 Sighted
unidentified flying object bearing 290, position angle 20
2236 Lost
contact visually on unidentified flying object bearing 355,
position angle 35. C/c to 142
magnetic
2300 Obtained
surface contact visually bearing 147, distance 14 miles
2301 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 147, 14 miles. Designated SKUNK “A”
2303 C/s to
15 kts
2309 C/c to
230
2310 SKUNK
“A” determined to be on course 310, speed 17 kts. CPA 092, distance 10500 yds
2315 Contact
identified as USS SAMOSET (ATA-190).
2318 C/s to
16 kts
2321 C/s to
17 kts
2328 C/c to
220
2332 SKUNK
“A” at CPA bearing 092, distance 10500 yds
2334 C/c to
210
2335 C/c to
200
2336 C/c to
190
2340 C/c to
180
2343 C/c to
160
2344 C/c to
170
6-17-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 140 magnetic, speed 17 kts. enroute
from NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”
to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout ship.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set
0830 Shifted
entire electric load to No. 1 s/s generator
0837 Split
the electrical load between No. 1 and 3 s/s generators
1249 C/s to
16 kts
1500 C/c to
143 magnetic
1556 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
HORSELATITUDE, T.W., SM3;
Offense: Reckless driving:
Punishment: Reduction in rate
to SMSN, suspended three (3) months.
1630 Suffered
Fuel manifold casualty to No. 4 main engine. Slowed to take No. 4 main engine
off line
1640 C/s to
14.5 kts. on Nos. 1, 2 and 3 main engines.
1648 Sustained
casualty to No. 3 s/s generator. Placed electrical load on No. 1 s/s generator
1651 Casualty
restored. Split the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators
1714 C/s to
15 kts.
1838 Casualty
to No. 4 main engine was restored, No. 4 main engine was placed
on the line and speed was
increased to 16 kts.
1915 Hawang
(Hawaiian Air National Guard) Jet Fighter made passes over the ship at
500 ft.
IFF Contact held on four (4)
aircraft flying at various courses and speeds.
2021 C/c to
142 PSTGC
2032 Obtained
radar land fall on Island of Kauai bearing 182, range 55 miles
2222 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 230, range 12 miles. Contact designated as SKUNK
“A”
2230 SKUNK
“A” at CPA bearing 234, range 10.5 miles
2236 Lost
visual contact of SKUNK “A” bearing 245, range 11 miles
2300 SKUNK
”A” faded bearing 283, range 14 miles.
6-18-63 0000 Underway
independently on course 142 PSTGC, speed 15 kts, enroute from
NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” to
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in accordance
with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd
27-63 and COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set.
0140 Obtained
radar contact bearing 131, range 19.3 miles on course 127, speed 13 kts
0302 Sighted
Kaena Point Light bearing 120, range 14 miles
0327 Sighted
the loom of Barber’s Point Light bearing 122, range 24 miles
0341 C/s to
13 kts.
0409 C/s to
12 kts
0503 C/c to
075 PSTGC
0530 C/s to
9 kts
0550 Sustained
casualty to No. 3 s/s generator. Low lube oil pressure. Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1
and the emergency s/s generators
0600 Commenced
preparations for entering port. Mustered the crew on stations. Absentees: none
0619 Restored
casualty to No. 3 s/s generator. Shifted electrical load to Nos. 1 and 3 s/s
generators.
0656 C/s to
8 kts
0700 Tested
backing bell on port and starboard shaft. Test completed satisfactory
0703 C/c to
070 PSTGC
0730 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Completed all preparations for entering
port.
Commenced steering various
courses at various speeds making approach on Pearl Harbor
Channel entrance. Captain and
Navigator are on the bridge. The OOD is conning
0750 Entered
Inland Waters with Diamond Head Light bearing 098, range 10 miles
0800 Underway
as before. Steering various courses at various speeds
conforming to Pearl Harbor
Channel
0834 Stopped
all engines; slowed to lower motor whale boat
0836 Resumed
steering various courses at speed 8 kts
0845 Commenced
approach on Berth BRAVO 22’
0850 Moored
starboard side to Pier BRAVO at Berth 22, U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii
with standard destroyer
mooring lines doubled
0910 YO 78
came alongside and moored to port
0920 Commenced
taking on fuel; draft forward, 10’6”; draft aft, 10’.
13420 Completed
taking on fuel; draft forward, 11’3”; draft aft; 10’9”.
1330 Cast
off YO 78 to port
1513 USS
WILHOITE (DER-397) came alongside and moored to port
1823 Lost
shore power due to an overload
1825 Shore
power restored.
6-19-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to berth BRAVO 22, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with
standard mooring lines
doubled. USS WILHOITE (DER-397) is moored alongside to
port. Receiving all services
from the Pier. Ships present include various units of the
U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and
district craft.
SOPA is CINCPACFLT with headquarters
at Makalapa Heights.
Material Condition YOKE is set
throughout the ship
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
6-20-63 0700 Mustered
crew at quarters. Absentees: LEAVE, S.P., SN, absent without authority from
muster
0713 LEAVE,
S.P., SN, returned on board, having been UA since 0700 this date.
0800 Captain
departed on six (6) days leave
1830 Held
fire drill.
6-21-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to Berth BRAVO 22, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with
standard mooring lines
doubled. USS WILHOITE (DER-397) moored alongside to port.
Receiving miscellaneous
services from the Pier. Ships present include various units of the
U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and
district craft and the HMCS (FFE-313) SUSSEXVALE,
HMCS 309 STETHERESE, HMCS 315
NEW GLASGOW and
HMCS SETTLER (FFE-311).
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0710 Shifted
the electrical load to ship’s power
0808 USS
WILHOITE (DER-397) underway from alongside.
0813 Ship’s
electrical power placed on shore power
0830 YO-78
came alongside to port
0855 Commenced
fueling from YO-78. Draft forward 11’3”, draft aft 10’9”, Mean draft 11’.
1010 Secured
fueling from YO-78, draft forward 11’6”, draft aft 11’3”
1015 YO-78
underway from alongside
1630 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship.
6-22-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1640 USS
FALGOUT (DER-324) stood in and moored alongside to port.
6-23-63 0745 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none.
0930 Chaplain
JORDEN held Protestant Divine Services on board
1030 Secured
from Protestant Divine Services
1630 Commenced
fire drill
1650 Secured
from fire drill
6-24-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0730 USS
FALGOUT (DER-324) got underway from alongside
1830 Held
fire drill
1840 Secured
form fire drill
6-25-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1755 USS
FALGOUT (DER-324) moored alongside to port.
6-26-63 0440 ISLAND,
S.S., EN3, was delivered on board by the Hawaiian Armed Services Police
accused of drunkenness.
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0747 USS
FALGOUT (DER-324) underway from alongside.
6-27-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: OVERHEAD, E.T., ENFA;
HORNS, H.A., ENFN, absent
without authority from muster
0730 Commanding
Officer returned from six days leave
0750 OVERHEAD,
E.T., ENFA; HORNS, H.A., ENFN, returned on board,
having been AWOL since 0700
this date
6-28-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1253 USS FALGOUT
(DER-324) moored alongside
1830 Conducted
fire drill
6-29-63 0730 Relieved
of ready duty by USS NICHOLAS (DD-449)
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1631 While
conversing in the First Division Compartment,
HOLIDAYROUTINE, A.S., SOGSN,
received a laceration on his
forehead when he struck his
head on fire apparatus on the bulkhead,
not due to his own misconduct.
Treatment administered by the
Medical Officer of the
Shipyard Dispensary.
Disposition: returned to
normal duty.
2205 HOLIDAY,
V.S., SN, received minor abrasion when he fell slipped and fell
down a ladder, not due to his
own misconduct. Treatment
administered by the Medical
Officer, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Dispensary. Disposition:
returned to normal duty
6-30-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to Berth BRAVO 22, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with
standard mooring lines
doubled. USS FALGOUT (DER-324) moored alongside to port.
Receiving miscellaneous
services from the Pier. Ships present include various
units of the U.S. Pacific
Fleet, yard and district craft and the
VNNS HAUGIANG (HQ-406). SOPA
is CINCPACFLT with headquarters
at Makalapa Heights. Modified
Material condition YOKE is set
0745 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none
0800 Moored
as before. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples.
Conditions: normal.
7-1-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to Berth BRAVO 22, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, with
standard mooring lines
doubled. USS FALGOUT (DER-324) moored alongside to port.
Receiving miscellaneous
services from the Pier. Ships present include various units of the
U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and
district draft, and HNNS HAUGIANG (HQ-406).
SOPA is CINCPACFLT with
headquarters at Makalapa Heights.
Modified Material Condition
YOKE is set throughout the ship.
0600 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
0725 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Completed all preparations for getting
underway.
Draft fwd 11’4”; draft aft
10’6”.
0807 Split
electrical load between Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators
0816 Underway
maneuvering to clear the Berth
0833 Steering
various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel.
Captain and Navigator on
bridge; Officer of the Deck at the conn.
0915 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0918 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, distance 10 miles, entered International Waters
1002 Maneuvering
various courses and speeds while enroute from Pearl Harbor to
Op-Area GOLF-2 in company with
USS PRITCHARD (DD-561).
1009 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness 1AA
1015 Commenced
Gunfire Control Exercise. Steering various courses at various speeds.
1110 Completed
Gunfire Control Exercise.
1118 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1137 Obtained
visual surface contact bearing 146, designated SKUNK FOXTROT.
1145 Obtained
visual surface contact bearing 060, course 277, speed 8 kts.,
designated SKUNK ECHO.
1154 SKUNK
FOXTROT tracked and found to be on course 348, speed 17.5 kts.
1314 SKUNK
“F” passed CPA bearing 110, range 7000 yds.
1330 Commenced
preparations for entering port
1430 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Completed all preparations for entering
port.
Commenced maneuvering on
various courses at various speeds while
making approach on Pearl
Harbor Channel Entrance.
The Captain and the Navigator
are on the bridge; the OOD is conning
1452 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, range 10 miles, entered Inland Waters
1500 Steering
various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
1528 Commenced
approach on Berth BRAVO 23 alongside USS DURANT (DER-389).
1535 Moored
starboard side to USS DURANT (DER-389)
with standard destroyer
mooring lines doubled.
SOPA IS CINCPACFLT with
headquarters at Makalapa Heights.
Secured the Special Sea and
Anchor Detail. Set Condition of Readiness V
1700 Commenced
fire drill
1715 Secured
from fire drill.
7-2-63 0600 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0630 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0700 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor detail. Completed all preparations for getting
underway.
Draft fwd 11’4”; draft aft
10’6”. The Captain and the Navigator are on the bridge;
the OOD is conning
0726 Commenced
maneuvering to clear the Berth
0735 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds to conform to Pearl Harbor Channel
0800 Underway
as before. Steering various courses at various speeds
to conform to Pearl Harbor
Channel
0806 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor detail. Set Condition of Readiness IV.
Set course 190 at speed 15
kts., enroute Op-Area S-2
0810 C/c to
210
0811 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, distance 10 miles, entered International Waters
0837 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition of readiness 1AS
0842 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA throughout the ship
0847 Commenced
Antisubmarine Warfare Exercise with the USS SWORDFISH (SSN-579) in
Op-Area S-2. Steering various
courses at various speeds while conducting the Exercise.
0930 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship. Secured from General Quarters
with the exception of the ASW
Attack Team
1200 Underway
as before, steering various courses at various speeds while
conducting ASW Exercises with
the USS SWORDFISH (SSN-579)
1523 Sustained
casualty to No. 3 main engine. Stopped the port shaft. C/s to 14 kts.
Casualty was due to loss of
fuel oil pressure.
1532 Restored
casualty to No. 3 main engine. C/s to 16 kts.
1600 Underway
as before. Completed ASW Exercise
1609 C/c to
210 Proceeding to Op-Area G-2
1620 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators
1631 C/s to
10 kts
1800 Set
the Ditching at Sea Detail. Commenced SAREX with aircraft from BARPAC
1800 Underway
as before. Steering various courses at various speeds while conducting SAREX
1938 Completed
SAREX. Set course 080 at speed 12 kts. to rendezvous with
USS FALGOUT (DER-324) and USS
SPROSTON (DD-577) in Op-Area A-1
for ECM Exercise.
2022 Obtained
radar surface contact bearing 140, distance 16 miles. Designated SKUNK JULIET
2022 SKUNK
JULIET at CPA and opening
2054 KICK,
S.S., SN, received a contused laceration of the third finger, left hand
and was treated by the ship’s
medical representative. Injury was
received in the line of duty
and not by his own misconduct
2140 Maneuvering
on various courses at various speeds while conducting ECM Calibration Exercise
with the USS SPROSTON (DD-577)
and the USS FALGOUT (DER-324).
2337 Obtained
unidentified surface contact bearing 135, range 12 miles
7-3-63 0000 Underway
independently on Local Operations in Op-Area A-1 and A-2,
on course 180, speed 14 kts.in
accordance with COMFLETRAGU Op-Order 27-63.
Conducting Exercises Z-1-CM and
Z-2-CM.
Condition YOKE is being
maintained throughout the ship.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set
0001 Completed
Exercise Z-1-CM and Z-2-CM
0017 SKUNK
“J” passed CPA at 095, range 5400 yds. on course 030, speed 9 kts.
0042 Commenced
taking sonar noise level readings making various speeds on base course 180
0120 C/c to
250, c/s to 8 kts. Completed taking noise level readings. Proceeding to Op-Area
S-2
off Oahu, Hawaii.
0310 Obtained
radar surface contact designated SKUNK “C” on course 196, speed 10 kts.
bearing 021, range 19 miles.
CPA 090,. Range 3.2 miles
0410 SKUNK
“C” reversed course to 000, speed 8 kts
0821 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 064, distance 14 miles on course 172, speed
18 kts.
Designated as SKUNK ECHO
0823 CPA
SKUNK “E” bearing 085, distance 12 miles at time 0833
0845 Went
to 1AA General Quarters. Exercised at General Drills
0850 C/s to
8 kts. Set Material Condition ZEBRA throughout the ship.
0855 Maneuvering
various courses and speeds while conducting General Drills
1018 Secured
No. 3 s/s generator due to lube oil casualty. Paralleled No. 1 and 3 s/s
generators.
1024 Secured
from General Drills
1026 Set
Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1035 Secured
from General Quarters
1110 Maneuvering
various course and speeds while conducting man overboard drills.
1200 Underway
as before. Steering various courses at various speeds while conducting OOD
Training
1248 Completed
OOD Training, set course 090,. Speed 8 kts. for Pearl Harbor
and Pearl Harbor Channel
Entrance. Commenced all preparations for entering port
1400 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Completed all preparations for entering
port.
1414 Commenced
approach on Pearl Harbor Channel Entrance. Captain and Navigator are on bridge;
the OOD is conning
1421 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098 at 10 miles, entered Inland Waters
1429 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds to conform to Pearl Harbor Channel
1502 Maneuvering
to approach Berth BRAVO 22, U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor.
1510 Moored
starboard side to USS DURANT (DER-389)
with standard destroyer
mooring lines doubled, at Berth BRAVO 22,
U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii
1530 In
accordance with BUPERS orders 178076 of 29 November 1962, ENS S.B. HOLD,
reported aboard for duty.
7-4-63 0745 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none
7-5-63 0800 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0854 YTB
761 (USS OTTUMWA) came alongside the port quarter. YTM 263 (USS
NEOGA)
came
alongside the port bow. Pilot GILLEN crossed over to USS DURANT (DER-389)
0938 Underway
by Tug with USS DURANT (DER-389) alongside to starboard
0949 Moored
Berth BRAVO 23
0958 YTM
761 (USS OTTUMWA) got underway from alongside
0959 Pilot
GILLEN crossed over from USS DURANT (DER-389) to YTM 263 (USS NEOGA).
1001 YTM
263 (USS NEOGA) got underway from alongside.
7-6-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
7-7-63 0730 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
0730 Assumed
Ready Duty.
7-8-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none. Commenced preparations for getting
underway
0711 Shifted
from shore power to Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
0725 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0748 Completed
all preparations for getting underway. Draft fwd 11’0”; draft aft 11’4”.
0803 Underway
for local operations under FLTTRAGRU Op-Order 28-63.
Maneuvering to clear the
Berth. Captain and Navigator on the bridge.
LTJG OILSKINS at the conn.
0809 Steering
various courses at various speeds standing out of Pearl Harbor
0842 Secured
Special Sea Detail, set the regular steaming watch
0846 Entered
International Waters with Diamond Head bearing 098
1115 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
HOISTINGROD, M.P., RMSN;
Offense: Violation of UCMJ, Article 86.
Punishment: Reduced to RMSA,
suspended for three (3) months.
ISLAND, S.S., EN3; Offense:
Violation of UCMJ, Article 134.
Punishment: Reduced to ENFN,
extra duty of two (2) hours a day for seven (7) days.
1205 Obtained
unidentified surface contacts, designated SKUNKS “H” and “I”.
SKUNK ”H” on course 050, speed
9 kts. CPA 288, 7.5 miles;
SKUNK “I” on course 057, speed
9 kts. CPA 290, 10.5 miles.
1345 Exercised
the crew at 1AA General Quarters
1350 Set
Condition ZEBRA throughout the ship
1356 Commenced
firing to port
1359 Ceased
fire
1442 Secured
from General Quarters, set condition YOKE throughout the ship.
Steering various courses at
various speeds while conducting Z-17-G Acquisition Exercise.
1526 Secured
from Z-17-G Exercise
1645 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Steering various courses at various speeds
to
conform to the Pearl Harbor
Channel. Captain and Navigator on the bridge; OOD conning
1817 Moored
starboard side to USS DURANT (DER-389) at Berth BRAVO 23
1820 Secured
from Special Sea and Anchor Detail
7-9-63 0630 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none.
1645 Held
fire drill
1650 Secured
from fire drill.
7-10-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0900 YO-78
came alongside to port
0910 Commenced
taking on fuel. Draft fwd 11’6”; draft aft 10’0”.
0930 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
HOIST, S.F., AG2; Violation of
Article 134, UCMJ: Drunkenness.
Punishment: Reduced in rate to
AG3, suspended for six (6) months.
HITCH, G.C., FA; Violation of
Article 134, UCMJ: Conduct as to
bring discredit on Armed
Services.
Punishment: Twenty-eight (28)
hours extra duty.
LANDFALL, F.S., FR; Violation
of Article 90, UCMJ: Disobedience of a lawful order.
Punishment: Warning.
1011 Completed
taking on fuel. Draft fwd 11’6”; draft aft 10’6”. Cast off YO-78 to port.
7-11-63 0700 Held
quarters for muster and inspection. Absentees: none.
0730 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0800 Completed
all preparations for getting underway.
0812 Underway
for NAD, Oahu. Captain and Navigator on the bridge. LTJG HIGHSEAS at the conn.
Maneuvering to conform with
the Pearl Harbor Channel
0820 LTJG
OILSKINS assumed the conn
0903 Moored
starboard side to Pier WHISKEY, Berth 1, NAD, Oahu, with
standard destroyer mooring
lines singled.
Secured the Special Sea and
Anchor Detail; commenced loading ammunition
1000 Completed
loading ammunition, having received; four (4) MK 32 MOD 2 Torpedoes;
twelve (12) MK 9 MOD 4
Complete Round Depth Charges;
six (6) MK 14 MOD 0 Depth
Charge Components;
twenty-four (24) MK 12 MOD 0
2.25 Practice Projectiles;
forty-eight (48) rounds SCAT
Projectiles;
one-hundred fifty (150) MK
3-A2 Offensive Hand Grenades;
twelve (12) Marine Smoke
Floats;
fifty (50) rounds 3”/50 B.L.
and P. Projectiles
1010 Set Special
Sea and Anchor Detail, in accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 33-63,
and COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
Captain and Navigator on the bridge,
LTJG OILSKINS at the conn.
Maneuvering at various courses
and speeds to conform with the Pearl Harbor Channel
1058 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail, c/c to 180
1104 Entered
International Waters, Diamond Head bears 098
1320 C/c to
325 with Kaena Point Light bearing 090, range five (5) miles taken in
departure of Oahu Island
enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 33-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60.
7-12-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMDESFLOTFIVE MovOrd 33-63
And COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-60 on
course 325, speed 16.5 kts.
All four main engines are on
the line.
The ships electrical load is
split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Modified Material Condition
YOKE is set
0910 Made
daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples.
Conditions: normal. Conducted
weekly test of magazine sprinkling system: Test satisfactory.
1614 Shifted
the electrical load from Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators split to Nos. 1
and 2 s/s generators in
parallel
1649 Shifted
the electrical load from Nos. 1 and 2 s/s generators in parallel to
Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
split.
7-13-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to NAVAID/SAR Station “AB”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 33-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-60 on
base course 325, speed 16.5 kts.
All four main engines are on
the line.
The ships electrical load is
split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Modified Material Condition
YOKE is set and Condition of Readiness IV are set
7-14-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to NAVAID/SAR Station “AB”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 33-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-60 on
base course 325, speed 16.5 kts.
All four main engines are on
the line.
The ships electrical load is
split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Modified Material Condition
YOKE is set and Condition of Readiness IV are set
0500 Acquired
unknown surface contact visually and by radar bearing 062, range 13.5 miles.
Contact designated SKUNK “A”
0521 SKUNK
“A” tracked and determined to be on course 283, speed 13 kts., CPA 113,
range 9.2 miles
0646 Lost
visual contact on SKUNK “A” bearing 155
0703 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 164, range 16 miles.
1703 Maneuvering
to pick up fishing ball
1747 Maneuvering
to pick up fishing ball
2029 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 029, distance 21 miles
2036 Unidentified
contact tracked and determined to be on course 097, speed 17.5 kts.
CPA past and opening. Contact
designated SKUNK “B”
2047 SKUNK
“B” faded on radar bearing 043, distance 21 miles
7-15-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to NAVAID/SAR Station “AB”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 33-63and
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-60 on
base course 325, speed 16.5 kts.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main
engines on the line.
Modified Material Condition
YOKE is set and Condition of Readiness IV are set
0338 Visibility
decreased to one mile due to heavy mist. Commenced sounding fog signals
0346 Visibility
increased to five miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
0621 Maneuvering
to pick up floating object
0648 Set
course 325
0651 Maneuvering
to pick up floating object
0700 Set
course 325
0740 Stopped
all engines, commenced lying to
0805 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 s/s generator
1510 Held
collision drill
1514 Material
Condition ZEBRA set
1516 Held
abandon ship drill, provide
1525 Secured
from abandon ship drill
1530 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1535 Secured
from General Quarters.
1604 Right
full rudder. Port engine ahead 1/3. Commenced maneuvering on
various courses to recover
floating object.
1620 Port
engine stop. Commenced lying to
1740 Shifted
electrical load from No. 3 s/s generator to No. 2 s/s generator
1742 Shifted
electrical load from No. 2 s/s generator to No. 3 s/s generator
2020 Shifted
the load from No. 3 to No. 2 s/s generator.
7-16-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
The ships electrical load is
placed on No. 2 s/s generator.
Modified Material Condition
YOKE and Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0937 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 280, distance 17 miles.
0940 Sighted
Merchant Vessel bearing 288, distance about 8 miles
0941 Unidentified
Merchant Vessel designated SKUNK “ABB”, tracked and
determined to be on course
090, speed 17.6 kts., CPA 000, distance 3.5 miles.
1006 Underway
on course 135, speed 4 kts
1030 SKUNK
“ABB” at CPA bearing 355, distance 5 miles
1108 Maneuvering
to pick up floating object
1137 Set
the recovery detail to recover air-dropped canister
1143 Aircraft
sighted bearing 151, distance 12 miles
1150 Aircraft
dropped parachute and canister. Maneuvering to pick up canister
1157 Canister
recovered and on deck
1200 Secured
the recovery detail. Condition of Readiness IV is set
1244 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
1300 All
engines stop, commenced lying to.
7-17-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
No. 2 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 4 in 15 minute standby; and
Nos. 1 and 3 in 30 minute
standby. The electrical load is on No. 2 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0733 Underway
on the port engine, course 170, speed 4 kts.
1200 Underway
as before. Stopped all engines, commenced lying to.
7-18-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” inaccordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60. No.
2 main engine is in 5 minute standby;
No. 4 in 15 minute standby;
Nos. 1 and 3 are in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
2 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of readiness IV are set.
0724 Underway
on the starboard shaft with No. 2 main engine at 8 kts., on course 175.
1230 Starboard
engine stop. Commenced lying to.
7-19-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Order
201-60.
No. 2 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 4 main engine is in 15 minute standby;
Nos. 1 and 3 are in 30 minute
standby. No. 2 s/s generator is carrying electrical load.
Material Condition YOKE
(Modified) and Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0600 Underway
on the starboard shaft with No. 2 main engine on the line at 8 kts. on course
175
1300 Starboard
engine stopped, commenced lying to
1325 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 265, distance 38000 yds. (19 miles).
1340 Sighted
radar contact visually bearing 263, distance about 14 miles;
determined to be on course
089, speed 18 kts.
1415 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 2 s/s generator to No. 1 s/s generator
1436 Unidentified
radar contact at CPA bearing 179, 4500 yds.
1440 Contact
identified as USNS SGT ANDREW MILLER enroute from
Yokohama, Japan to Port
Hueneme, California, USA.
1550 Contact
faded on radar bearing 103.5, distance 20 miles.
7-20-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
No. 4 main engine in 5 minute
standby; No. 2 main engine in 15 minute standby; and
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines in
30 minute standby.
The ship’s electrical load is
placed on No. 1 s/s generator.
Modified
Material Condition YOKE and Condition of Readiness IV are set
0107 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 249, distance 24 miles.
Designated SKUNK “A”. SKUNK
“A” determined to be on course 095, speed 17 kts.
CPA bearing 185, range 7.5
miles
0333 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 109, range 24 miles.
0723 Underway
with No. 4 main engine on the port shaft, speed 4 kts. on course 140
1000 Observed
partial eclipse of the sun at latitude 40 North. Duration approximately 1½
hours
1400 Stopped
all engines, commenced lying to
1839 Obtained
unidentified radar surface contact bearing 243, distance 19 miles.
SKUNK designated as “ABA”.
1900 SKUNK
“ABA” tracked and found to be on a course of 103, speed 20 kts.
CPA bearing 195, distance 12
miles
SKUNK “ABA” c/c to 095, c/s to
16 kts. CPA bearing 184, distance 10.5 miles
1910 SKUNK
“ABA” sighted visually bearing 220, distance 10 miles
2312 Obtained
unidentified radar surface contact bearing 337, range 25 miles.
Course determined to be 084,
speed 15.5 kts. Designated SKUNK “ABB”.
2340 SKUNK
“ABB” at CPA bearing 355, range 20.5 miles
2359 SKUNK
“ABB” faded from radar bearing 006, range 25 miles.
7-21-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
No. 4 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 2 main engine is in 15 minute standby; and
Nos. 1 and 3 main engine in 30
minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
1 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE (Modified)
and Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0145 Placed
No. 2 main engine in 5 minute standby.
0452 Ship’s
electrical load placed on No. 1 s/s and the emergency generators
0500 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3, course 014. Underway enroute to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC Msg 160004Z
0505 All
engines ahead 1/3, speed 8 kts
0515 C/s to
10 kts’
0520 C/s to
11.5 kts
0525 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 265, distance 26 miles, designated SKUNK
“A”.
SKUNK “A” on course 102, speed
23 kts. CPA 224, distance 17 miles
0745 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none
0750 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar 165, distance 25.
0945 Placed
the electrical load on No. 1 s/s generator. Secured emergency generator
7-22-63 0000 Underway
on course 040, speed 11.5 kts., enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60,
And COMBARPAC Message 160004Z.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0100 All engines
stop. Placed No. 4 main engine in 5 minute standby;
No. 1 main engine in 15 minute
standby;
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines in
30 minute standby.
0900 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 1 s/s generator to No. 3 s/s generator
1030 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
JOINT, R.O., SN; Offense:
Violation of UCMJ, Article 86:
Punishment: Fourteen (14) hour
extra duty
7-23-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
No. 4 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 1 main engine is in 15 minute standby;
Nos. 2 and 3 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator
0755 Placed
No. 4 main engine on the line.
0800 Underway
on the port shaft to close center of NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”.
Course 220, speed 8 kts
1431 Commenced
lying to
1530 Commenced
exercising at General Drills. Set Condition ZEBRA
1615 Set
Material Condition YOKE
1625 Secured
from General Quarters
2105 Sonar
contact detected, bearing 332, distance 300 yds. Tracked on course 250, speed 3
kts.
2108 Lost
sonar contact. Underway on port shaft, turns for 8 kts. on course 240.
2111 Placed
starboard engine ahead 1/3
2115 C/c to
260
2123 Commencing
lying to after failure to regain sonar contact.
7-24-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
No. 2 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 4 main engine in 15 minute standby;
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines in
30 minute standby.
The ship’s electrical load is
placed on No. 3 s/s generator.
Modified Material Condition
YOKE and Condition of Readiness IV are set.
1943 Underway
on course 000, speed 5.5 kts.
2100 All
engines stop, commenced lying to
2114 Port
engine ahead 1/3. Underway to change ship’s head, putting the wind on the port
beam.
2152 All
engines stop, commenced lying to.
7-25-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
No. 4 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 2 main engine is in 15 minute standby;
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
1540 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
1600 Exercised
the crew at 1AA General Quarters
1603 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA throughout the ship
1647 Placed
No. 4 main engine on the line. Underway on the port shaft to close center of
NAVAID/SAR Station “AO”.
Course 150, speed 8 kts
1714 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 s/s generator
1715 Secured
from 1AA General Quarters. Set Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1944 Port
engine stop, commenced lying to.
7-26-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
No. 4 main engine is in 5
minute standby;
Nos. 1, 2, and 3 main engines
are in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
1455 Commenced
Captain’s material Inspection
1700 Secured
from Captain’s Material Zone Inspection
1937 Unidentified
surface contact acquired on radar, designated SKUNK “AOA”.
1938 SKUNK
“AOA” sighted visually bearing 040, range 13 miles.
1948 SKUNK
“AOA” tracked and determined to be on course 270, speed 16 kts.
2024 Exchanged
call signs visually with SKUNK “A”. Identified SKUNK “A” as Greek Merchant
vessel ‘HERMOUPOLIS”, routed
independently from Long Beach, California to Japan
2045 SKUNK
“A” faded visually
2117 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 296, range 19.5 miles.
7-27-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
No. 4 main engine is in 5
minute standby;
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are
in 30 minute standby;
and No. 2 main engine is in 15
minute standby.
The electrical load is on No.
3 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0111 Obtained
unidentified radar surface contact bearing 052, distance 22.2 miles.
Designated SKUNK “AOA”
0123 SKUNK
“AOA” tracked and found to be on course 270, speed 17 kts.
CPA 000, distance 12 miles.
0127 Sighted
SKUNK “AOA” visually, bearing 046. Distance approximately 14 miles.
0210 SKUNK
“A” at CPA bearing 359, distance 10.5 miles.
0227 SKUNK
“AOA” identified as OREGON BEAR bound for Yokohama, Japan
0235 SKUNK
“AOA” faded visually
0313 Lost
radar contact on SKUNK “AOA” bearing 286, distance 24 miles.
0900 Mustered
the landing party detail for drill and instructions
0940 Secured
from landing party drill
1000 Went
to 1AA General Quarters
1005 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA throughout the ship.
1010 Mustered
the Visit and Search Party
1020 Mustered
the Boarding and Salvage Party
1035 Mustered
the Prize Crew
1050 Secured
from 1AA General Quarters. Set Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1100 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
1544 Port
engine ahead 1/3 for 8 kts. C/c to 175, returning to center of station
1900 Stopped
all engines, commenced lying to. Placed No. 4 main engine in 5 minute standby
1920 HIGHLINE,
L.R., GMG2, received lacerations of the scalp. While on watch in after
steering,
he was sitting below an open
hatch that leads from after steering to the main deck,
when a trash can was dropped
through the hatch from the upper deck causing the injury.
The injury was not due to his
own misconduct.
Treatment was administered by
the Medical Representative.
Disposition: Placed on the
sick list.
7-28-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
No. 4 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 2 main engine is in 15 minute standby; and
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines in
30 minute standby.
The electrical load is placed
on No. 2 s/s generator.
Modified Material Condition
YOKE and Condition of Readiness IV are set.
1325 Placed
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines on the line. Underway maneuvering on various courses
while
swinging ship to compensate
the ship’s standard magnetic compass. Speed is 8 kts.
1435 Starboard
stop. Took No. 2 main engine off the line;
placed No. 1 main engine on
the starboard shaft
1437 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3
1438 Port
stop. Took No. 4 main engine off the line: placed No. 3 main engine on the port
shaft.
1439 Port
engine ahead 1/3
1530 Secured
from swinging ship. Set course 165.
1549 Stopped
the starboard shaft and placed No. 1 main engine in 15 minute standby;
Nos. 2 and 4 in 30 minute
standby.
2010 Commenced
lying to. Placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby.
7-29-63 0000 Underway
with no way on patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Order 201-60.
No. 3 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 2 main engine is in 15 minute standby; and
Nos. 1 and 4 in 30 minute
standby.
The electrical load is on No.
2 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0300 Commenced
warming main engines
0320 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
0345 All
engines ahead 1/3, turns for 8 kts. Set course 152 for Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Departed NAVAID/SAR Station
“AO” as directed by
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 36-63.
Relieved by USS FALGOUT
(DER-324). USS FALGOUT held visually
bearing 141, range 14 miles,
course 330, speed 5.5 kts
0355 C/s to
10 kts.
0455 USS FALGOUT
faded visually bearing 354, range 7.2 miles
0524 USS
FALGOUT faded from radar bearing 245, range 16.5 miles
0934 C/c to
332, proceeding to rendezvous with USS FALGOUT (DER-324) for
personnel transfer in
accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE msg 291925Z
1103 Visibility
decreased to one mile, due to fog. Commenced sounding fog signals
1119 Visibility
increased to five miles. Ceased sounding fog signals.
1245 Obtained
radar contact bearing 345, distance 17 miles. Contact identified as
USS FALGOUT (DER-324) on
course 165, speed 18 kts
1259 Set
the Transfer at Sea Detail
1300 Obtained
visual contact bearing 344, distance 6 miles
1306 C/c to
replenishment course 220. C/s to replenishment speed 12 kts.
1325 Commenced
transfer at sea operations with USS FALGOUT (DER-324),
FALGOUT making the approach,
LANSING providing
1326 First
line secured
1350 Completed
transfer at sea operations. Transferred movies, spare parts and embarked:
MILAN SK1, received on board
for transportation to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Secured the replenishment at
sea detail. Set Condition of Readiness IV.
1351 C/c to
150, c/s to 14 kts
1402 C/c to
152, c/s to 18 kts
1407 FALGOUT
faded from radar bearing 327, distance 19 miles
1430 Received
injury report on LOOM, O.B., ETR2, who received multiple
second and third degree rope
burns to the right hand with two small
lacerations on the tips of the
second and third fingers; also probably
fracture of the digital
phalanx of the third finger.
Injury was received when he
caught his hand in a trolley block while helping perform a
high line transfer between
ships. Injury received was not due to his own misconduct.
Treatment administered by
Medical Representative. Disposition: Placed on Binnacle List.
7-30-63 0000 Underway
on course 152, speed 18 kts. enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” to
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60 and
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 36-63.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines are on line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0020 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 main engine. Slowed to 15 kts.
0242 Repaired
broken fuel line in No. 2 main engine.
0256 Increased
speed to 18 kts.
0415 Small
lube oil leak in the starboard suction line on No. 3 main engine.
Took No. 3 main engine off the
line and slowed to 15 kts.
0513 Casualty
to No. 3 main engine restored. Slowed to bring No. 3 main engine on the line
and
then increased speed to 18
kts.
1600 The
Commanding Officer held mast and administered non-judicial punishment as
follows:
LIFELINE, L.S., RDSN.
Violation of UCMJ Article 108; Disposition:
Case dismissed
1613 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 main engine, fuel line leak. C/s to 15 kts.
1859 Slowed
to place No. 2 main engine back on the line after restoration of casualty
1900 All
engines ahead full turns for 18 kts.
7-31-63 0000 Underway
on course 152, speed 18 kts. enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” to
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60 and
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 36-63.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0850 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 main engine. Fuel line leak determined to be cause
0851 Stopped
the starboard shaft to take No. 2 main engine off the line.
Slowed to standard on the port
shaft
0854 Starboard
engine ahead standard
1240 C/s
starboard engine ahead 2/3
1241 C/s to
starboard engine ahead 1/3. Placed No. 2 main engine on the line
1244 C/s to
starboard engine ahead 2/3
1245 C/s to
15 kts.
1247 C/s to
16 kts
1250 C/s to
17 kts
1252 C/s to
18 kts
2046 C/c to
150
8-1-63 0000 Underway
on course 150, speed 18 kts. Enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” to
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in
accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 33-63.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main
engines on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 /s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of readiness IV are set
0110 Sustained
fuel oil line casualty to No. 2 main engine. C/s to 16.5 kts. on port shaft and
15 kts
on starboard
0234 Casualty
to No. 2 main engine restored. All engines on the line at 16 kts
0237 C/s to
16.5 kts
0245 C/s to
18 kts.
0919 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 main engine
1206 All
engines ahead 2/3
1207 Stopped
the starboard shaft. Placed No. 2 main engine on the line
1208 All
engines ahead standard
1212 C/s to
18 kts
1335 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 main engine. Determined to be fresh water leak.
Slowed the starboard shaft to
take No. 1 main engine off the line,
Slowed the port shaft to
standard
1339 Starboard
engine ahead 2/3
1343 Repairs
effected, stopped the starboard shaft to place No. 1 main engine back on the
line
1345 Starboard
ahead 1/3.
1346 Starboard
ahead 2/3
1347 All
engines ahead standard
1348 C/s to
18 kts
1430 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 125, range 17 miles. Designated as SKUNK
“A”.
1441 Obtained
visual contact with SKUNK “A” bearing 125, range 15 miles.
Course 296, speed 11.4 kts. CPA
047, 4 miles
1504 SKUNK
“A” at CPA, identified as Commercial Freighter
1556 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 325, range 21 miles
2332 Obtained
radar landfall bearing 183, distance 73 miles, identified as Kauai Island.
8-2-63 0000 Underway
on course 152, speed 18 kts. enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AO” to
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in
accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-60 and
COMDESFLOT Five MovOrd 36-63.
All four main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0052 Steady
red running light sighted bearing 140. Contact evaluated as
sailing boat on starboard
tack, designated SKUNK “A”
0100 SKUNK
“A” passing approximately 3 miles on port beam, not held on radar
0105 SKUNK
“A” faded visually bearing 020
0310 Sighted
the loom of Kilauea Pt. Light, bearing 245
0333 Made
radar landfall on Kuala, Oahu, bearing 143, distance 42 miles
0809 Maneuvering
on various courses at various speeds approaching entrance
of Pearl Harbor Channel
0845 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. The Captain and Navigator are on the bridge
0900 Entered
inland waters. Diamond Head bears 098. Maneuvering on various courses at
various
speeds to conform with Pearl
Harbor Channel.
0934 Stopped
all engines, commenced lying to off Pier “F” Berth 12
0937 NAD
Motor Boat alongside port quarter, commenced off loading 48 rounds SCAT
Projectiles
and 1 Submarine Target
Simulating Device 21-B-12.
0940 Put
ships boat in the water. Boat clear of ship
0948 Off
loading completed. NAD Motor Boat clear of port quarter
0950 Underway
maneuvering on various courses at various speeds to conform
with the Pearl Harbor Channel
1027 Moored
starboard side to Pier “B”, Berth 25, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
with standard destroyer
mooring lines doubled.
Receiving fresh water from the
Pier. The electrical load is on No. 2 s/s generator.
Ships present include various
units of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and district craft.
SOPA is CINCPACFLT with
headquarters at Makalapa Heights
1448 In
accordance with BUPERS Orders 009950 dated 18 May 1963, LCDR S.M. HELMSMAN,
reported on board for duty as
Commanding Officer.
8-3-63 0515 Commenced
preparations for getting underway. Shifted the electrical load
to Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
0600 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor detail. Mustered the crew on station. Absentees:
none
0639 Underway
to shift Berths to Pier “F”, Berth 5. Captain and Navigator on the bridge,
LTJG OILSKINS at the conn.
Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds
to conform with Pearl Harbor
Channel
0700 Moored
port side to USS SPROSTON (DD-577) with standard destroyer mooring lines
doubled,
in a nest of five ships at
Pier “F”, Berth 5.
Ships in the nest from port to
starboard; USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29),
USS SNOHOMISH COUNTY (LST-1126),
USS CARPENTER (DD-825),
USS SPROSTON (DD-577) and this
vessel.
0711 Secured
the special sea and anchor detail.
Commenced receiving
miscellaneous services from the pier.
1808 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, JACKFLAG, N.E., RD3, left the ship to
report
to OOD, U.S. Naval Station,
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for TAD as shore Patrol.
1920 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, CHAINSTOPPER, S.T., EM3, left the ship to
report to OOD, U.S. Naval
Station, Ford Island, Hawaii for TAD as Shore Patrol
8-4-63 0745 Mustered
the crew on station; Absentees: none.
8-5-63 0700 U.S.
Navy Tug No. 762 (USS TUSCUMBIA) came alongside the starboard quarter,
U.S. Navy Tug No. 471 came
alongside the starboard Bow.
0703 Pilot
McMULKIN came aboard
0710 Pilot
crossed over to USS SPROSTON (DD-577).
0725 Breasted
out moored to USS SPROSTON (DD-577) to let
USS CARPENTER (DD-825) get
underway
0734 SPROSTON
moored port side to USS SNOHOMISH COUNTY (LST-1126)
with standard destroyer
mooring lines, in a nest of four ships at Berth Foxtrot 5,
Ford Island, U.S. Naval
Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Ships in the nest, from port
to starboard are: USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29),
USS SNOHOMISH COUNTY
(LST-1126), USS SPROSTON (DD-577)
and this vessel
0745 Pilot
McMULKIN crossed over and both tugs cleared the side
0750 Mustered
the crew at quarters; Absentees: none
8-6-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: None.
1625 Pursuant
to orders of the Commanding Officer, HELM, R.G., EN3 and HEEL, L.O., FTG3,
left the ship to report to the
OOD, U.S. Naval Station, Bldg. 150,
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for
temporary duty
1940 HELM,
R.G., EN3, returned to the ship having completed Shore Patrol Temporary Duty.
8-7-63 0007 HEEL,
L.O., FTG3, returned aboard upon completion of Temporary Duty
with Shore Patrol, Bldg. 77,
Ford Island, U.S. naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
0805 Exercised
the crew at 1AA General Quarters
0820 Held
Abandon Ship Drill.
0826 Secured
from Abandon Ship Drill
0832 Secured
from General Quarters
0845 Held a
Fire Drill with duty section III
0851 Secured
from Fire Drill
1625 HEAVINGLINE,
S.L., DK2, departed the ship to report to Bldg. 77, Ford Island, for TAD
as Shore Patrol
1705 HEAVETO,
S.H., EN3, departed the ship to report to Bldg. 150, Naval Station, for TAD as
Shore Patrol
2343 HEAVINGLINE,
S.L., DK2, returned to the ship having completed TAD as Shore Patrol
8-8-63 0000 Moored
portside to USS SPROSTON (DD-577) with standard destroyer
mooring lines in a nest of
four ships at Berth FOXTROT 5, Ford Island,
U.S. Naval Station, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii. Ships present in the nest from
port to starboard are:
USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29), USS
SNOHOMISH COUNTY (LST-1126) and
USS SPROSTON (DD-477).
Receiving miscellaneous
services from the Tender. Ships present include various units of
U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and
district craft, and HMCS SUSSEXVALE (FFE-313),
HMCS STE THERESE (FFE-309),
HMCS STETTLER (FFE-311),
HMCS NEW GLASCOW (FFE-315),
HMCS JONQUIRRE (FFE-318),
HMCS BEACON HILL (FFE-303) and
HMCS ANTIGONISH (FFE-301).
0645 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none.
0830 Mustered
the crew on the Pier (FOXTROT 5) for Captain’s Personnel Inspection.
1030 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
HEAVESHORT, A.C., CS3;
Offense: Violation of UCMJ, Article 86,
absent without proper
authority:
Punishment: Reduced in rate to
CSSN, suspended for six (6) months and
fourteen (14) hours extra
duty.
1035 Secured
from Commanding Officer’s mast
1300 MEETHER,
S.R., MR3, departed ship for TAD as Beach Guard.
1630 Commenced
fire drill
1646 Secured
from fire drill
1708 INNERBOTTOM,
T.D., ETN3, departed ship for TAD as Shore Patrol
1935 MEETHER,
S.R., MR3, reported back aboard having completed duties as Beach Guard
2333 INNERBOTTOM,
T.D., ETN3, reported back aboard having completed duties as Shore Patrol
8-9-63 0800 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none
1005 LCDR
S.M. HELMSMAN, relieved CDR R.D. HEAVEROUND,
as Commanding Officer of this
vessel
1215 Shifted
the electrical load from the tender to ship’s power
1312 U.S.
Navy Tug No. 263 (USS NEOGA) came alongside the starboard quarter
and No. 496 (USS CHAHAO) came alongside the starboard bow.
1313 Pilot TAYLOR came aboard.
1328 Underway
with tug power; Captain on the bridge, Pilot conning to allow
SNOHOMISH COUNTY to get
underway and USS KEMPER COUNTY (LST-854)
to moor alongside the tender.
1435 Moored
portside to KEMPER COUNTY with standard mooring lines.
1445 Pilot
departed the ship.
1446 Tugs
263 and 496 underway from alongside
1450 SPROSTON
moored alongside to starboard
1516 Shifted
the electrical load from ship’s power to the tender
8-10-63 0745 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none.
8-11-63 0730 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none.
1300 Pursuant
to BUPERS Orders Number 011828 of 28 May 1963,
Commander R.D. HEAVEROUND, departed
the ship with orders to report to
the Commanding Officer,
Service School Command,
Great Lakes, Illinois for duty
as Executive Officer
1630 Held
fire Drill
1640 Secured
from fire drill
8-12-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
8-13-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0945 USS
PHILIP (DD-498) came alongside and moored to starboard
1100 While
stripping electrical wire with a knife, INSHORE, T.L., EM2, received
a wound, lacerated and
punctured in the right knee when the knife slipped.
Injury received in the line of
duty and not due to his own misconduct.
Disposition: Treated by the
ship’s Medical Representative and returned to full duty.
1935 Held
fire drill
1945 Secured
from fire drill
8-14-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0800 LTJG
L.L. HEAVELEAD, departed for NRFO, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to draw funds
0900 LTJG
L.L. HEAVELEAD, returned on board with funds in amount of $5000.00.
8-15-63 0000 Moored
port side to USS KEMPER COUNTY (LST-854) with
standard destroyer mooring
lines doubled in a nest of four ships at
Berth FOXTROT FIVE, U.S. Naval
Station, Ford Island,
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Ships in
the nest from port to starboard are:
USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29), USS
KEMPER COUNTY (LST-854),
USS LANSING (DER-388) AND USS
PHILIP (DD-498).
Receiving miscellaneous
services from the Tender.
Commander Escort Squadron
Five’s flag is onboard.
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
8-16-63 0635 Pursuant
to the order of the Commanding Officer, ENS S.B. HOLD,
departed the ship, to report
to Commanding Officer of the USS NEWELL (DER-322)
for Temporary Additional Duty.
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1416 Commenced
loading torpedoes
1423 Completed
loading torpedoes, having received four (4) MK 43 MOD 3 Torpedoes from
the USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29)
1440 Commenced
preparations for getting underway. Set Material Condition YOKE
1530 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail.
1555 Completed
all preparations for getting underway. Draft fwd, 11’4”; aft, 10’6”.
1635 Underway
for Pier BRAVO 22. Maneuvering to clear the mooring. Captain conning,
Navigator on the bridge.
Maneuvering on various courses at
various speeds to conform to
Pearl Harbor Channel
1710 Moored
starboard side to Berth BRAVO 22 with standard destroyer mooring lines.
1924 USS
NEWELL (DER-322) moored to port
1930 ENS
S.B. HOLD, returned aboard, TAD completed.
8-17-63 0639 HEAVEIN,
H.I., SFM3, was returned aboard in custody of HASP, having
been apprehended for provoking
a fight
0733 USS
NEWELL (DER-322) underway from alongside to port
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1420 USS
NEWELL (DER-322) stood in and moored alongside to port.
1700 Held
fire drill.
1710 Secured
from fire drill.
8-18-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0850 Shifted
the electrical load from shore power to ship’s service generator #1
1315 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 1 s/s generator to shore power.
8-19-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0800 Set
the Special Sea and Anchoring Detail
0820 Draft
readings; fwd, 11’4”, aft, 10’11”, mean 11’1”.
0840 USS
NEWELL (DER-322) underway from alongside
0855 Underway
from Berth BRAVO 22 for VICTOR Piers, Pearl Harbor; Captain and Navigator
on the bridge, Navigator
conning. Steering various courses at various speeds
maneuvering to approach the
VICTOR Piers for mooring drills
0931 Conducting
mooring drills at Berth VICTOR 4
1034 Completed
mooring drills. Steering various courses at various speeds to
proceed out the Pearl Harbor
Channel for Local Operations in
accordance with COMFLETRAGRU
Op-Order 34-63.
1120 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchoring Detail
1126 Entered
International Waters with Diamond Head Light bearing 098
on course 152, speed 13 kts.
1129 C/c to
210 for Local Op-Areas A1 and A2
1300 Set
Condition of Readiness 1AA for General Drills
1305 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA
1425 C/s to
9 kts
1430 Maneuvering
at various courses and speeds while at General Drills.
1630 Set
Material Condition YOKE. Secured from General Drills;
Set Condition of Readiness IV.
Course 036, speed 10 kts.
1701 Right
five degrees rudder
1719 Captain
assumed the deck and the conn and came left to avoid a Merchant Ship.
1721 Set
the Special Sea and Anchoring Detail. Maneuvering at various courses
and speeds to approach and
enter the Pearl Harbor Channel
1727 Captain
and Navigator on the bridge, Navigator conning.
1731 Entered
Inland Waters with Diamond Head Light bearing 098
1819 Moored
starboard side to USS FALGOUT (DER-324) at Berth BRAVO 22.5,
U.S. Naval Station, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii
1821 Secured
from Special Sea and Anchoring Detail
1845 Oil
Barge alongside to port
1855 Commenced
taking on fuel, draft fwd, 11’6”, aft, 10’6”, mean 11’.
2030 Secured
from taking on fuel. Draft fwd, 11’4”, aft, 10’11”, mean 11’1”.
2037 Oil
Barge underway from alongside.
8-20-63 0645 COMCORTRON
FIVE embarked
0700 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none. Commenced preparations for getting
underway
0710 Stationed
the Special Sea Detail
0725 Completed
all preparations for getting underway
0727 Underway
in accordance with COMFLTRAGRP Op-Ord 34-63. Captain and Navigator are
on the bridge. LTJG OILSKINS
at the conn.
Proceeding out of the Channel.
Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds.
0803 Secured
the Special Sea Detail. Set Condition of readiness IV
0810 C/c to
160 with Diamond Head Light bearing 098, distance 10 miles,
entered International Waters
0855 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set condition of Readiness 1AA.
Commenced basic Damage Control
Drills in Op-Area A-1 off Oahu, Hawaii.
Maneuvering on various courses
at various speeds
1813 Commenced
SAREX. Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds
while conducting SAREX.
The following ammunition was
expended during SAREX: Six (6) smoke floats,
six (6) MK 20 high altitude
flares, ten (10) MIL 5 MOD 4 aircraft illumination flares.
1845 Sustained
mortar casualty. Mortar misfired.
1945 Secured
from SAREX
2000 Underway
as before. Enroute to effect rendezvous with USS KAWISHIWI (AO-146).
2055 C/c to
350. Commenced ECM Exercise with USS KAWISHIWI (AO-146)
2150 Secured
from ECM Exercise. Cleared misfired mortar. Misfire caused by faulty primer.
2318 USS
KAWISHIWI at CPA bearing 082, range 11,500 yds
8-21-63 0000 Underway
independently in Local Operating Areas A-1 and A-2 conducting
16 kt. Economy Trial on base
course 170. Commander Escort Squadron Five is
embarked with an observing party
composed of personnel from Escort Squadron Five
and USS VANCE (DER-387).
All four main engines are on
the line;
Electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set and Material Condition YOKE is being maintained
throughout the ship
0130 C/c to
354, to close the USS KAWISHIWI (AO-146)
0213 USS
KAWISHIWI (AO-146) at CPA bearing 084, range 2000 yds.
0317 Obtained
radar contact bearing 088, distance 15.6 miles, designated SKUNK “A”
on course 309, speed 18.5 kts.
CPA 160, distance 5 miles
0321 USS
KAWISHIWI (AO-146) faded from radar bearing 173, range 21 miles
0545 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0549 Entered
Inland Waters with Diamond Head Light bearing 098, range 10 miles
0550 Steering
various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel Entrance
heading for ALFA Piers to
disembark Commander Escort Squadron Five
and Observing Party.
0638 Commander
Escort Squadron Five and Party departed the ship.
Commenced steering various
courses at various speeds conforming to
Pearl Harbor Channel while
standing out.
0704 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Set Condition of Readiness IV
0716 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, range 10 miles, entered International waters.
0840 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness 1AA.
Commenced surface gunnery
shoot. Steering various courses at
various speeds while making
firing runs on the sled towed by
USS CONSERVER (ARS-39).
1052 Completed
surface gunnery shoot. Forty-eight (48) rounds of BL&T expended.
Sustained casualty to Mount 32
when round being cycled into the loader jammed
1055 C/c to
090. Secured from General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness IV
1346 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness 1AA
1400 Steering
various courses at various speeds while conducting gunnery exercise
1450 Completed
gunnery exercise. Secured from General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness IV
1510 C/s to
17.5 kts.
1533 C/c to
015. Commenced preparations for entering port.
1600 Underway
as before. Set the Special Sea and Anchor Detail.
Completed all preparations for
entering port.
The Captain and the Navigator
are on the bridge, the OOD is conning.
Steering various courses at various
speeds while making approach
on Pearl Harbor Channel
1644 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, range 10 miles, entered Inland Waters
1657 Steering
various courses conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel; speed 12 kts.
1730 Commenced
approach on Berth 22½.
1736 Moored
starboard side to USS FALGOUT (DER-324) at Berth BRAVO 22½,
U.S. Naval Station, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii with standard destroyer mooring lines doubled.
1740 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Set Condition of Readiness V.
8-22-01 0500 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0630 Stationed
the Special Sea Detail
0650 Completed
all preparations for getting underway. Draft fwd, 11’4”; aft, 10’7”.
0700 Underway
for Local Operations in accordance with COMFLTTRAGRU Op-Order 34-63.
Maneuvering various courses at
various speeds standing out of the Pearl Harbor Channel.
Captain and Navigator on the
bridge
0735 Secured
Special Sea Detail, set regular steaming watch.
0737 Entered
International Waters.
1350 Went
to General Quarters
1405 Commenced
Air Gunnery Exercise. C/c to 270
1445 Commenced
firing dead ahead
1446 Ceased
fire
1502 Commenced
firing dead ahead
1502 Ceased
fire
1518 Commenced
firing dead ahead
1519 Ceased
fire
1532 Port
engine stop
1534 All
engines ahead 8 kts. Secured from General Quarters. Ammunition
expended: Seventeen (17)
rounds VT Non-Frag with no casualties
1540 Ships
electrical load placed on Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators
1627 Ships
electrical load placed on Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
1700 Commenced
preparations for returning to port.
1815 Stationed
the Special Sea Detail; OOD at the conn, Captain and Navigator on the bridge.
1821 Entered
Inland Waters. Maneuvering various courses at various speeds
conforming to the Pearl Harbor
Channel
1901 Moored
starboard side to USS NEWELL (DER-322) with standard mooring lines doubled,
at Berth BRAVO 22.5, U.S.
Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in a nest of 3 ships.
From port to starboard are USS
LANSING (DER-388), USS NEWELL (DER-322) and
the USS FALGOUT (DER-324).
Receiving telephone and water services from the Pier.
2050 Ships
electrical load placed on No. 3 s/s generator.
8-23-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
0855 Commenced
fueling from (YOGN 115) alongside to port. Draft fwd, 10’6”; aft, 11’6”
0945 Secured
from taking on fuel. Draft fwd, 10’5”; aft, 11’6”
1331 Disbursing
Officer left the ship to draw funds
1505 Disbursing
Officer returned with $44,500.00
8-24-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to the USS NEWELL (DER-322) with standard mooring lines doubled,
in a nest of three ships at
Berth BRAVO 22.5, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Ships in nest from starboard
to port are: US FALGOUT (DER-324),
USS NEWELL (DER-322) and USS
LANSING (DER-388).
Receiving fresh water and
telephone services from the Pier.
Receiving steam from the USS
NEWELL (DER-322).
Commander Escort Squadron
Five’s Flag is onboard.
0037 Started
No. 2 s/s generator
0132 Secured
No. 2 s/s generator
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: HEAVEAWAY, C.W., RDSN, AWOL this date
0844 HEAVEAWAY,
C.W., RDSN, returned onboard having been AWOL since 0745 this date.
8-25-63 0745 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees:
HEAVE, T.T., SK3, and
MAGAZINE, C.U., SFMFN,
absent without leave since
0730 this date.
0820 MAGAZINE,
C.U., SFMFN, returned on board, having been AWOL since 0730 this date
1003 HEAVE,
T.T., SK3, returned on board having been AWOL since 0730 this date.
8-26-63 0600 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
0715 Completed
preparations for getting underway. Stationed the Special Sea and Anchor Detail.
Draft fwd, 11’; aft 11’5”.
0749 Underway
for Berth DP-3. Maneuvering to conform with the Pearl Harbor Channel.
Captain and Navigator on the
bridge, LTJG LOOKALIVE at the conn
0752 Captain
assumed the conn.
0817 Moored
port side to at Berth DP-3, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, with standard
destroyer mooring lines
singled.
0845 Received
Naval Station Boat on the starboard quarter. Commenced loading ammunition
1000 Completed
loading ammunition, received 100 rounds 3”/50 Caliber B.L. and T. Projectiles,
96 rounds SCAT Projectiles, 12
MK 5 Smoke Floats, and off loaded
30 rounds 7.2” Projectiles for
turn in to NAD, Oahu.
1008 Naval
Station Boat clear to starboard
1019 Underway,
enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrder
42-63. Navigator on the bridge,
Captain at the conn.
Steering various courses at
various speeds to conform with the Pearl Harbor Channel
and conduct degaussing checks
1112 Degaussing
satisfactory; LTJG OILSKINS assume the conn
1116 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
1127 Entered
International waters, Diamond Head bears 098
1131 C/c to
265. Sustained casualty to No. 1 main engine. Casualty due to lube oil leak
1135 Slowed
to take No. 1 main engine off the line.
1145 Casualty
restored.
1326 C/c to
337, with Kaena Point Light bearing 090, taken in departure of Oahu Island
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrder 42-63.
1830 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 main engine.
1900 Retarded
all ships clocks one hour to conform with X-Ray time
2017 Stopped
the starboard shaft to put No. 1 main engine on the line
2019 Increased
speed gradually to 17.5 kts.
8-27-63 0000 Underway
in accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 42-63
enroute from Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
course 337, speed 17.5 kts
The ships electrical load is
placed on Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0001 Obtained
unidentified sonar contact bearing 204, range 1400 yds.
Maneuvering various courses at
various speeds while investigating sonar contact.
0035 Ceased
investigating contact. Sonar classification – non-submarine contact plotted
DIW.
Set course 337, speed 17.5
kts.
0841 Shifted
the load from Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators to Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators
0958 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
1358 Commenced
steering casualty drills
1410 Secured
from steering casualty drills.
8-28-63 0000 Underway
independently in accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 42-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Order 201-64
enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” on
course 338, speed 18 kts.
The ships electrical load is
split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0558 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 217, distance 26100 yds.
Contact
at CPA, designated SKUNK “A”. SKUNK “A” tracked and
determined to be on course
088, speed 14 kts
0612 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 190, range 15 miles
1139 C/c to
290; proceeding to Station “AP” in accordance with COMBARPAC Msg 282102Z.
1530 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness 1AS.
1535 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA
1602 Exercised
the crew at Abandon Ship
1610 Remanned
all General Quarters Stations
1620 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Material Condition YOKE and Condition of Readiness
IV
1755 C/c to
342; proceeding to NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Msg 290349Z
2306 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 353, distance 20 miles designated SKUNK “B”.
2314 CPA
SKUNK “B” 305, distance 17.5 miles at 2349
2316 SKUNK
“B” tracked and determined to be on course 288, speed 13.5 kts.
2342 SKUNK
“B” at CPA bearing 307, distance 16.5 miles
8-28-63 0000 Underway
independently in accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 42-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64,
enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” on
course 342, speed 18 kts.
The ship’s electrical load is
split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0055 Lost
radar contact with SKUNK “A” bearing 257, distance 26 miles
8-30-63 0000 Underway
independently in accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 42-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64,
enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to
NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” on course
342, speed 18 kts.
The ships electrical load is
split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0218 Visibility
decreased to one mile due to fog and rain. Commenced sounding fog signals
0320 Visibility
increased to four miles. Ceased sounding fog signals.
0642 Visibility
decreased to 500 yds. Commenced sounding fog signals
0845 Visibility
increased to seven miles. Ceased sounding fog signals
1008 Visibility
decreased to one-half mile due to fog. Commenced sounding fog signals
1135 Visibility
increased to seven miles. Ceased sounding fog signals.
1500 Commenced
Captain’s Material Inspection
1654 Secured
from Captain’s Material Inspection
1835 Obtained
radar contact bearing 261, distance 12 miles.
1845 Radar
contact designated SKUNK “AKA” at CPA, bearing 230, distance 10.5 miles
1948 SKUNK
“AKA” faded from radar bearing 175, distance 16 miles.
2000 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 021, distance 16 miles. SKUNK designated “AKB”
2012 SKUNK
“AKB” tracked and determined to be on course 284, speed 16 kts
2015 SKUNK
“AKB” sighted visually
2020 CPA on
SKUNK “AKB” 316, distance 5.8 miles
2032 SKUNK
“AKB” identified as Greek Freighter PENTELIKON, routed
independently from Los
Angeles, California to Yokohama, Japan
2116 SKUNK
“AKB” faded visually
2144 SKUNK
“AKB” faded from radar bearing 233, distance 17 miles
2257 Commenced
changing speeds to conduct sonar noise level readings
2340 Starboard
engine stopped.
8-31-63 0000 Underway
patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64 on
course 000, speed 4 kts.
No. 3 main engine is on the
line, No. 1 main engine is in 5 minute standby,
No. 4 main engine in 30 minute
standby and No. 2 main engine out of commission.
The ships electrical load is
placed on No’s 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0003 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 076, distance 13 miles.
Designated SKUNK “A”. SKUNK
“A” tracked and determined to be on course 280,
speed 15 kts. CPA 025,
distance 5.5 miles
0026 C/c to
180
0058 C/c to
000
0200 Visibility
decreased to one mile due to fog. Commenced sounding fog signals in accordance
with
the International Rules of the
Road
0204 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 294, distance 15 miles
0220 Visibility
increased to three miles. Ceased sounding fog signals.
0935 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 3 s/s generator
0958 Port
engine stopped. Starboard engine ahead 1/3. No. 2 main engine on the line.
No. 1 main engine in 5 minute
standby. Nos. 3 and 4 main engines secured
while effecting repairs on the
port shaft
1201 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line; placed No. 2 in 15 minute standby.
1748 Shifted
the load from No. 3 s/s generator to No. 2 s/s generator.
1915 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 068, distance 10 miles. Designated SKUNK
“AAA”
1920 SKUNK
“AAA” tracked and determined to be on a course of 280, speed 12.5 kts
1921 CPA
determined to be 025, distance 6.2 miles
1940 SKUNK
“AAA” identified as Swedish Ship KANANGOORA bound
from Stockton, California to
Yokosuka, Japan.
1945 SKUNK
“AAA” at CPA and opening
2014 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator
2104 Lost
radar contact with SKUNK “AAA” bearing 315, distance 22 miles
9-1-63 0000 Underway
patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64. Base
course is 000. Speed is 4 kts.
No. 1 main engine is on the
line; No. 1 s/s generator is carrying the electrical load.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0201 Starboard
engine ahead 2/3, 190 RPM for 11 kts.
0215 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3, 136 RPM for 8 kts.
0748 All
engines stop, commenced lying to
1123 Shifted
the ships electrical load from No. 1 to No. 2 s/s generator
1145 Shifted
electrical load from No. 2 to No. 1 s/s generator.
1637 Ships
electrical load placed on No. 2 s/s generator.
1643 Ships
electrical load placed on No. 1 s/s generator
2027 Shifted
electrical Load from No. 2 to No. 1 s/s generator
9-2-63 0000 Underway
independently, lying to, patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64.
No. 2 main engine is in
immediate standby; No. 1 main engine in 5 minute standby and
Nos. 3 and 4 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
No. 1 s/s generator is
carrying the electrical load.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set
0315 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 043, distance 16 miles, designated SKUNK
“AAA”
0326 SKUNK
“AAA” on course 257, speed 17 kts. CPA 354, distance 10 miles
0335 Sighted
SKUNK “AAA” bearing 030, distance 13 miles.
0526 SKUNK
“AAA” faded from radar bearing 199, distance 20 miles
0942 Underway
to close the center of NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” on course 200,
starboard engine ahead 1/3 for
3 kts.
1419 Visibility
decreased to ½ mile due to fog
1500 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 1 s/s generator to No. 2 s/s generator
1535 Visibility
decreased to ¼ mile due to fog.
1746 All
engines stop. Commenced lying to
1750 Underway
on course 185. C/s to 3.5 kts
1755 Visibility
increased to 5 miles
9-3-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64. Steering course 030, speed 8 kts.
No. 2 main engine is on the
line; No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby and
Nos. 1 and 4 main engines are
in 30 minute standby.
No. 2 s/s generator is
carrying the electrical load.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set
0140 C/s to
11 kts.
0155 C/s to
8 kts
0328 Port
engine ahead 1/3, turns for 8 kts
0330 Starboard
engine stopped
0331 Placed
No. 3 main engine on the line and No. 2 main engine in immediately standby.
0650 Placed
No. 1 main engine in immediate standby
0705 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line. C/s to 8 kts
0928 Ships
electrical load placed on No. 1 s/s generator.
1321 Ships
electrical load placed on No. 2 s/s generator
1325 No. 2
main engine placed on line at one third ahead. No. 1 main engine put in 30
minute standby
1355 Ships
electrical load placed on No. 1 s/s generator
1559 Called
the crew to 1AA General Quarters.
1602 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA
1631 Secured
from General Quarters
1632 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship.
2201 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator
2313 Port
engine ahead 1/3, c/c to 050
2320 Starboard
engine stop
9-4-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64.
Steering course 070, speed 4
kts. on the port shaft. No. 3 main engine is on the line;
No. 2 main engine in 5 minute
standby; and
Nos. 1 and 4 main engines in
30 minute standby.
The electrical load is placed
on No. 2 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0431 No. 2
main engine place on the line. Starboard engine ahead 1/3
0433 Port
engine stop; placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby.
0900 Placed
No. 4 main engine in 5 minute standby and No. 3 main engine in 30 minute
standby.
1604 C/c to
100. Maneuvering with the port and starboard shafts at various speeds to attain
course.
Placed No. 4 main engine on
the port shaft. Port and starboard shaft ahead for 8 kts.
1807 Starboard
engine stop. No. 2 main engine placed in 5 minute standby.
9-5-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64. Base
course is 100, speed 4 kts.
No. 4 main engine is on the
line; No. 2 main engine is in immediate standby; and
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are
in 5 minute standby.
Electrical load is on No. 2
s/s generator. Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are
set.
0100 Port
engine ahead 2/3. C/c to 280.
0103 Port engine
ahead 1/3
0245 Unidentified
radar surface contact bearing 257, distance 19 miles. Designated SKUNK “AAA”
0250 SKUNK
“AAA” tracked and determined to be on course 079, speed 17.2 kts
0350 SKUNK
“AAA” at CPA bearing 174, distance 2 miles. Exchanged visual
signals with SKUNK “AAA”.
Identified as British ship EASTERN MUSE.
0508 SKUNK
“AAA” faded from radar bearing 098, distance 22 miles
0752 Starboard
engine ahead for 9 kts
0835 Split
the electrical load between No’s 1 and 3 s/s generators
0840 C/s to
all engines stop, 000 RPM
0841 C/s to
8 kts
0853 C/s to
10 kts
0926 C/s to
16 kts
1114 C/c to
000
1200 C/c to
030
1215 Departed
NAVAID/SAR Station “AA” in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 42-63
1531 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition 1AA
1533 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA
1540 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 338, distance 17.5 miles.
Designated SKUNK “A” on course
090, speed 15 kts. CPA collision
1541 C/c to
034
1545 Mustered
the visit and search party.
1550 Mustered
the boarding and salvage crew
1555 Mustered
the prize crew
1609 Secured
from 1AA General Quarters. Set Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1640 SKUNK
“A” bears 325, range 1 mile. SKUNK “A” turned to port, circled
and passed astern, distance 1
mile
1850 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 146, distance 24.5 miles
2000 C/c to
012
2128 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 301, distance 18.5 miles.
Designated as SKUNK “A”
2130 SKUNK
“A” tracked and determined to be on course 080, speed 16 kts
2131 CPA of
SKUNK “A” determined to be 220, distance 4 miles at time 2244.
2201 CPA of
SKUNK “A” now determined to be 228, distance 5.5 miles
2202 SKUNK
“A” bearing 286, distance 10 miles. SKUNK “A” c/c to 075, speed 15 kts.
2241 SKUNK
“A” at CPA bearing 228, distance 5.5 miles
9-6-63 0000 Underway
independently in accordance with COMALSEAFRON Msg 200300Z Aug 1963
proceeding to Dutch Harbor,
Alaska. Base course 012, speed 16 kts.
All four main engines are
online.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Condition of readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
0600 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 012, distance 18.5 miles.
Contact designated SKUNK “B”
0607 SKUNK
“B” tracked and determined to be on course 068.5, speed 15 kts.
0612 CPA of
SKUNK “B” 043, distance 16 miles at 0636.
0727 SKUNK
“B” faded bearing 077, distance 20.5 miles
0743 Obtained
radar landfall bearing 348, distance 85 miles
1017 C/s to
12 kts. Dropped to No. 2 main engine off the starboard shaft due to a casualty
to
No. 5 cylinder unit
1021 C/s to
15 kts
1047 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 1 s/s generator to No. 2 s/s generator
1112 Sighted
land bearing 320, distance 38 miles
1200 C/c to
025
1300 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 068, distance 12.3 miles.
Contact designated as SKUNK
“A”. SKUNK “A” tracked and
determined to be on course
235, speed 7.5 kts. CPA 12.5, distance 6.8 miles at time 1324
1304 SKUNK
“A” sighted bearing 080, distance 8 miles
1306 SKUNK
“A” changed course 290, speed 12 kts. CPA 150, distance 6 miles
1331 SKUNK
“A” c/c to 220, speed 10 kts
1359 C/c to
070
1400 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 069, distance 10 miles.
Contact designated SKUNK “B”.
1405 Sighted
SKUNK “B” 0971, distance 8 miles
1406 SKUNK
“B” at CPA bearing 071, distance 5.5 miles
1407 SKUNK
“B” on course 0-45, speed 8 kts. New CPA determined to be 155, distance 2500
yds.
1420 SKUNK
“B” c/c to 125, speed 1.8 kts. CPA 155, distance 2 miles
1425 C/s to
12 kts. to pick up No. 2 main engine
1430 C/s to
15 kts.
1432 C/s to
16 kts
1433 SKUNK
“B” dead in the water
1451 SKUNK
“B” passed CPA. Identified as U.S. Fishing Vessel SEYMOUR
1536 SKUNK
“B” faded bearing 215, distance 15 miles
1730 Maneuvering
at various speeds while testing No. 2 main engine.
2238 Sighted
Scotch Cap Light bearing 356, 21 miles.
9-7-63 0000 Underway
independently in accordance with COMALSEAFRON Msg 200300Z AUG 1963.
Enroute from NAVAID/SAR
Station “AA” to Dutch Harbor, Alaska
on course 300, at speed 16
kts. Condition ofReadiness IV is set.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship
0134 C/c to
255
0210 Visibility
decreased to 1000 yds. Commenced sounding fog signals
0215 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 266, range 10 miles, designated SKUNK “A”.
0229 Visibility
increased to 3 miles, ceased sounding fog signals
0236 Visibility
decreased to 3000 yds. Commenced sounding fog signals.
Stationed fog lookout in the
eyes of the ship
0243 SKUNK
“A” on course 120, at speed 5 kts
0248 Visibility
increased to 2 miles, ceased sounding fog signal and secured fog lookout
0249 SKUNK
“A” passed CPA bearing 344, distance 2000 yds
0310 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 076, distance 6.5 miles
0321 C/c to
223
0345 Shifted
the electrical load from Nos. 1 and 3 to Nos. 1 and 2 s/s generators
0355 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 299, range 16 miles.
Designated SKUNK “B” on course
106 at speed 12 kts.
0423 SKUNK
“B” at CPA bearing 338, range 13.5 miles
0441 SKUNK
“B” faded from radar bearing 009, range 17 miles. Sighted Priest Point Light
bearing 190, distance 7 miles
0457 C/c to
190. Commenced steering various courses at various speeds
conforming to Dutch Harbor
Channel.
0506 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
0518 Obtained
visual contact bearing 015, range 5 miles; identified as “CALIFORNIA ROSE”.
0527 Passed
Ulatka Head Light abeam to starboard
0534 Passed
Channel Buoy No. 2 abeam to starboard
0546 Passed
Spithead Light abeam to starboard
0547 Commenced
maneuvering on various courses at various speeds while investigating
Dutch Harbor and Iliuliuk Bay
0632 Anchored
in Dutch Harbor in area North of the Navy Pier in 17 fathoms of water.
Mud bottom, with 75 fathoms of
chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings:
Spithead light 096, left edge
of Navy Pier 212, Left edge of Pier “a” 320.
Ships present include the
“LYNDA”, the “ALASKA TRADER” and the
“CHRISTINE FOSS”. SOPA is CO
USS LANSING (DER-388)
0641 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail.
Set Condition of Readiness IV
Modified while at anchor
0655 The
motor whaleboat departed the ship for Navy Pier
0735 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor detail. Completed all preparations for getting
underway.
Mustered the crew on stations.
Absentees: none.
0739 Commenced
heaving in the anchor to short stay.
0749 Anchor
is at short stay
0751 Anchor
is aweigh; Underway for Navy Pier, the Captain has the conn.
Maneuvering to clear the
anchorage and make approach on Navy Pier.
0800 Underway
as before, maneuvering while making approach on Navy Pier.
0811 Moored
portside to Standard Oil Fuel Barge and Navy Pier with standard
destroyer mooring lines
doubled.
0837 Shifted
the electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator. Secured the Special Sea and Anchor
Detail.
Set Condition of Readiness V
0903 The
motor whaleboat with the Commanding Officer embarked, departed the ship on an
investigative tour of Dutch
Harbor
0910 Commenced
taking on fuel from the Pier. Draft fwd 10’10”; draft aft 9’5”.
1024 The
motor whaleboat with the Commanding Officer embarked, returned to the ship.
1650 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
1652 Completed
taking on fuel. Draft fwd 11’5”; aft 11’0”
1705 Underway
for anchorage in Dutch Harbor, maneuvering to clear the barge to port.
Captain conning, Navigator on
the bridge
1707 Steering
various courses at various speeds to accomplish anchorage in Dutch Harbor
1715 Anchored
in Dutch Harbor, Alaska in 17 fathoms of water.
Mud bottom, with 75 fathoms of
chain on the starboard anchor on the following bearings
Navy Pier 218, Pier “A” 321, Spithead
Light 091.
1720 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail.
9-8-63 0000 Anchored
in Dutch Harbor, Alaska in 17 fathoms of water, mud bottom,
with 75 fathoms of chain to
the starboard anchor on the following bearings:
Navy Pier Light 222, Spithead
Light 095 and Pinco Barge Light at Pier “A” 338.
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines in
15 minute standby;
No. 4 main engine in 30 minute
standby; and No. 2 main engine is out of commission for
replacement of the timing
chain. The electrical load is on No. 2 s/s generator.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
Ships present include various
commercial craft. SOPA is Commanding Officer,
USS LANSING (DER-388).
0330 No. 2
main engine back in commission.
0351 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 2 to Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
0430 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0446 Anchor
Aweigh; underway for Adak, Alaska in compliance with
COMALSEAFRON Msg 200300Z August
1963.
Maneuvering to clear the
anchorage; Captain conning Navigator on the bridge
0459 Steering
various courses at various speeds standing out of Dutch Harbor
0500 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0507 Officer
of the Deck assumed the conn
0512 C/c to
325
0554 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 354, distance 15 miles.
Designated as SKUNK “A”. SKUNK
“A” tracked and determined to
be on course 180, speed 3 kts.
CPA determined to be 060,
distance 6200 yds. at time 0635.
0558 SKUNK
“A” changed course to 213, speed 5.4 kts. CPA determined to be 070,
distance 3 miles at time 0635.
0608 SKUNK
“A” changed course to 220, speed 1.5 kts. CPA determined to be 060,
distance 5.2 miles at time
0644.
0611 C/c to
243.
0620 SKUNK
“A” at CPA and opening
0644 SKUNK
“A” faded bearing 032, distance 13.7 miles
0922 C/s to
17 kts.
0936 Bogoslof
Island abeam to starboard
1450 Sighted
Fishing vessel bearing 190, distance 6 miles. Designated SKUNK “B”
1457 C/c to
180 to close SKUNK “B”.
SKUNK “B” determined to be on
course 358, speed 8.7 kts
1459 C/c TO
170
1500 C/c TO
160
1510 All
engines ahead standard. SKUNK “B” determined to be No. 21 KAIKO MARU,
Japanese Fishery Inspection
Vessel. Maneuvering on various course at various speeds
while investigating KAIKO MARU
1529 Ceased
investigation of KAIKO MARU, set course 195
1530 C/s to
17 kts
1553 C/c to
203
9-9-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Dutch Harbor, Alaska to Adak, Alaska in accordance
with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 42063
and COMALSEAFRON Msg 072321Z
September 1963. Base course is
261, speed 17 kts. All four main engines are on the line.
The ships electrical load is
split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0116 Adjust
course to 265
0122 Sighted
North Cape Light bearing 248, distance 15 miles
0216 C/c to
257 with North Cape Light bearing 180, distance 4 miles
0727 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 266, distance 13 miles, designated SKUNK
“A”.
SKUNK “A” tracked and
determined to be on course 116, speed 9 kts.
CPA bearing 333, distance 5
miles at time 0805
0745 SKUNK
“A” sighted visually bearing 274, distance 9 miles, proceeding to Adak Harbor
0805 SKUNK
“A” at CPA bearing 345, distance 8500 yds.
0810 Commenced
preparations for entering port
0820 Advanced
the ships clocks to conform to +10 Zone time
0925 Stationed
the Special Sea Detail; Captain and Navigator on the bridge
0944 Steering
various courses at various speeds in confirming to Sweepers Cove Channel
1007 Moored
port side to Pier 10, U.S. Naval Station, Adak, Alaska
with standard mooring lines
doubled.
SOPA is the Commanding
Officer, USS LANSING.
Ships present include the USS
MOCTOBI (ATF-105), SS SURVEYOR (OSS-250)
and district craft
1009 Secured
the Special Sea Detail
1030 USS
TUNNY (SSG-282) stood in the harbor and moored.
SOPA is the Commanding Officer,
USS TUNNY (SSG-282).
1030 Commenced
fueling from the Pier. Draft fwd 11’6”; aft 10’6”.
1035 Stationed
the Special Sea Detail
1104 Fueling
completed. Draft fwd 11’6”; aft 10’6”.
1110 Underway
for Pier 5, U.S. Naval Station, Adak, Alaska. Captain at the conn.
Navigator on the bridge. Maneuvering
to clear Berth
1115 Maneuvering
various courses at various speeds enroute to Pier 5
1134 Moored
port side to Pier 5, U.S. Naval Station, Adak, Alaska
with standard mooring lines
doubled
Receiving telephone and water
services from the Pier
1140 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail.
9-10-63 0000 Moored
port side to Pier 5, U.S. Naval Station, Adak, Alaska
with standard mooring lines
doubled.
On ships power receiving fresh
water from the Pier.
Machinery out of commission
includes No. 2 main engine, No. 3 fire pump and
No. 2 feed/cond pump. Ships
present include USS TUNNY (SSG-282),
USS MOCTOBI (ATF-105), USCGC
CLOVER AND motor vessel OSS KELER.
SOPA is Commanding Officer,
USS TUNNY (SSG-282)
0430 Riding
at low tide. Slacked Nos. 3 and 5 lines to relieve heavy strain.
1300 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
1515 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Completed all preparations for getting
underway
1551 Underway
in accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 42-63.
Captain and Navigator are on
the bridge. The Navigator has the conn.
Maneuvering to clear the
Berth, steering various courses at various
speeds conforming to Sweepers
Cove Channel
1600 Underway
as before, on course 070, speed 8 kts. Standing out of Sweepers Cove.
The Navigator has the conn.
1611 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Set Condition of Readiness IV.
The OOD assumed the conn.
Retarded all clocks one hour
to conform to +11 XRAY Time Zone.
Stopped
the starboard shaft to bring No. 2 main engine on the line.
1520 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 main engine, c/c to 045
1523 Restored
No. 2 main engine.
Stopped the starboard shaft to
bring No. 2 main engine on the line.
1525 C/s to
14 kts
1523 C/c to
000
1544 C/s to
16 kts
1550 C/s to
17 kts
1604 C/c to
270
1612 C/c to
248
1644 C/c to
230
1653 C/c to
215
1819 With
Naga Point bearing 319, distance 4 miles, took departure for
Yokosuka, Japan and set course
243, speed 17 kts
1950 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 217, 15 miles,
tracked and determined to be
on course 102, 14.2 kts.
Contact designated SKUNK “A”,
CPA of 166, distance 9.5 miles at time 2017
2050 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 104, distance 8 miles
2358 Slowed
speed to drop No. 2 main engine for inspection.
9-11-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Adak, Alaska to Yokosuka, Japan in
accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 42-63 on course 243,
speed 17 kts. Nos. 1, 3 and 4
main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
0026 Slowed
to pick up No. 2 main engine
0040 C/s to
17 kts.
0230 C/c to
254 to conform to Great Circle Track; crossed International Date Line.
9-12-63 1353 C/c
to 251 to conform to Great Circle Track.
1550 Retarded
ship’s clocks one hour to conform to –12(M) Zone time.
1850 C/s to
17.5 kts.
9-13-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Adak, Alaska to Yokosuka, Japan in
accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 42-63.
Base course is 251, speed 17.5
kts. All four main engines are on the line.
The ships electrical load is
split between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0241 C/c to
248 to conform to Great Circle Track
1357 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 217, distance 21 miles. Designated SKUNK “A”
1405 SKUNK
“A” determined to be on course 068, speed 22 kts. CPA 160, distance 11.5 miles
1417 C/c to
243
1430 SKUNK
“A” at CPA.
1500 Commenced
Commanding Officer’s Material Zone Inspection
1510 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar, bearing 096, distance 23.5 miles
1700 Turned
clocks back one hour to conform to -11 Lima time
1604 Secured
from Captain’s Material Inspection
1951 C/s to
16 kts.
9-14-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Adak, Alaska to Yokosuka, Japan, in
accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 42-63.
Base course is 243, speed 16
kts. All four main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
1400 C/c to
240
1700 Retarded
all ships clocks one hour to conform with –10 KILO Time Zone.
1603 Sustained
casualty to No. 3 s/s generator. Lost power to after switch board
resulting in loss of the port
shaft. Casualty due to fuel pump shaft shearing.
Ship’s electrical load is on
No. 1 s/s generator
1605 Placed
the port shaft back on the line. All engines ahead standard
1608 Stopped
the port shaft to take No. 3 main engine off line,
due to fuel strainer gaskets
being blown out.
1609 Port
engine ahead standard
1711 Casualty
to No. 3 main engine restored,
stopped the port shaft to
place No. 3 main engine on the line
and take No. 4 main engine off
to effect same repairs
1715 Port
engine ahead standard
1743 Casualty
to No. 4 main engine restored,
stopped the port shaft to
place No. 4 main engine on the line.
1745 Port
engines ahead standard
2030 Shifted
the ships electrical load from No. 1 to No. 3 s/s generator. No. 1 s/s
generator
secured due to fuel oil
dilution in lube oil.
9-15-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Adak, Alaska to Yokosuka, Japan in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 42-63. Base
course 240, speed 16 kts.
All four main engines are on
the line. The electrical load is on No. 3 s/s generator.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
0400 C/c to
236
0417 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 267, distance 24.5 miles.
Contact designated SKUNK “A”.
0440 SKUNK
“A” tracked and determined to be on course 242, speed 15 kts.
CPA 272, distance 24.4 miles
at time 0500
0836 SKUNK
“A” faded from Adak (??) bearing 295, distance 26 miles
1329 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 264, distance 24 miles.
Contact designated as SKUNK
“B”
1335 SKUNK
“B” tracked and determined to be on course 062, speed 13.5 kts.
1336 CPA of
SKUNK “B” determined to be on bearing 330, distance 10 miles at time 1410.
1358 SKUNK
“B” sighted visually bearing 297, distance 12 miles
1410 SKUNK
“B” at CPA
1503 SKUNK
“B” faded bearing 036, distance 23 miles.
1912 C/c to
234
1958 C/s to
16.5 kts
9-16-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Adak, Alaska to Yokosuka Japan in
accordance with COMDESFLOTFIVE
MovOrd 42-63.
Base course 234, speed 16.5
kts. All four main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
0518 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 143, distance 18.5 miles.
Designated SKUNK “B”.
0525 SKUNK
“B” on course 097, speed 7.5 kts. CPA bearing 158,
distance 3000 yds. at time
0605.
0540 Sighted
SKUNK “B” bearing 240, distance 7 miles
0605 SKUNK
“B” at CPA bearing 158, distance 3000 yds.
0630 Lost
visual contact with SKUNK “B” bearing 079, distance 9 miles.
0658 Lost
radar contact with SKUNK “B” bearing 073, distance 18 miles
0734 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 340, distance 28 miles.
Designated SKUNK “C”; on
course 083, speed 14.5 kts.
CPA is 022, distance 21 miles
0813 SKUNK
“C” c/c to 135. CPA now 003, distance 24.5 miles
0834 SKUNK
“C” faded from radar bearing 007, distance 25.1 miles
0850 C/s to
17.5 kts
0906 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 106, distance 12 miles.
Designated SKUNK “D”; on
course 105, speed 12 kts.
0925 SKUNK
“D” faded from radar bearing 083, distance 14 miles.
1014 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 s/s generator. The electrical load is on No. 3 s/s generator
1033 Placed
the electrical load on Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators.
1110 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 105, distance 11 miles.
Designated SKUNK “E”. Hold
SKUNK “E” dead in the water, past CPA and opening
1121 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 119, distance 14 miles.
Designated SKUNK “G”. SKUNK
“G” is past CPA and opening
1133 Split
the electrical load between Nos. 1 and 43 s/s generators.
1230 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 270, distance 34 miles.
Designated SKUNK “H” on course
068, speed 23 kts. CPA 332, distance 16.5 miles.
1232 SKUNK
“F” faded from radar 078, distance 19 miles.
1245 C/c to
227
1325 SKUNK
“H” faded from radar bearing 320, distance 20.5 miles
1420 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 238, distance 28.5 miles.
Unidentified radar contact
tracked and determined to be on course 204,
speed 9.5 kts. CPA 170,
distance 10.5 miles.
1649 SKUNK
“I” c/c to 218, speed 13 kts
1650 CPA of
SKUNK “I” 180, distance 12.5 miles
1700 Retarded
clocks one hour to conform with –9 Zone Time
1643 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 158, distance 20 miles. Designated SKUNK
“J”.
1648 SKUNK
“J” tracked and determined to be on course 029, speed 15 kts
1652 SKUNK
“J” c/c to 045
1653 CPA of
SKUNK “J” determined to be 140, distance 19 miles at time 1703.
1732 SKUNK
“J” faded bearing 105, distance 19 miles
1739 SKUNK
“I” at CPA and opening
1850 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 305, distance 11.5 miles
1852 Unidentified
radar contact designated SKUNK “K” on course 050, speed 15 kts.
CPA bearing 325, distance 11
miles at time 1905
1905 SKUNK
“K” at CPA bearing 327, distance 10 miles
1940 SKUNK
“K” faded from radar contact bearing 356, distance 10 miles
1950 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 238, distance 19 miles
2014 Unidentified
radar contact designated SKUNK “L” on course 035, speed 13.5 kts
2020 CPA on
SKUNK “L” bearing 320, distance 1.6 miles
2021 Unidentified
radar contact bearing 218, distance 18 miles. Contact designated SKUNK “M”.
2050 CPA on
SKUNK “M” bearing 136, distance 6.6 miles at 2130
2109 C/s to
14.5 kts
2120 C/s to
15 kts. SKUNK “L” faded bearing 048, distance 25 miles
2123 C/s to
17.5 kts
2127 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 232, distance 16 miles.
Contact designated SKUNK “N”.
2136 SKUNK
“N” tracked and determined to be dead in the water. CPA bearing 317,
distance 1 mile at 2227
2148 Unidentified
radar contact bearing 313, distance 27 miles.
Contact designated as SKUNK
“O”.
2155 SKUNK
“O” tracked and determined to be on course 097, speed 17 kts
2157 CPA on
SKUNK “O” bearing 342, distance 22 miles, at 2218
2215 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 178, distance 17 miles.
Contact designated SKUNK “P”.
2220 SKUNK
“P” tracked and determined to passed CPA
2221 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 208, distance 19 miles.
Contact designated SKUNK “Q”.
2230 SKUNK
“Q” tracked and determined to be on course 060, speed 19 kts.
CPA bearing 143, distance 7.5
miles at 2252
2238 SKUNK
“I” faded bearing 119, distance 20 miles
2239 SKUNK
“P” faded bearing 169, distance 27.5 miles
2241 SKUNK
“M” faded bearing 067, distance 16.5 miles
2320 SKUNK
“O” faded bearing 345, distance 23.3 miles
2328 SKUNK
“Q” faded bearing 075, distance 11 miles
2331 SKUNK
“N” faded bearing 046, distance 17 miles
2335 Unidentified
radar contact bearing 316, distance 16 miles. Designated SKUNK “R”
2340 Obtained
unidentified radar contact bearing 138, distance 10 miles. Designated SKUNK
“S”.
9-17-63 0000 Underway
enroute from Adak, Alaska to Yokosuka, Japan in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 42-63,
on course 100, speed 8 kts.
All four main engines are on
the line.
The ships electrical load is
on Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set.
0654 Made
radar landfall on the Island of Honshu bearing 276, distance 40.5 miles
1233 C/c to
280
1300 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness 1AA
1304 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA. Commenced Gunnery Exercise
maneuvering on various courses
at various speeds while conducting exercise
1559 Completed
Gunnery Exercise. No ammunition expended
1614 Steering
various courses at various speeds while retrieving the aircraft sleeve
1622 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition
YOKE
1632 C/c to
100
1634 C/s to
4 kts
2301 C/c to
304
9-18-63 0000 Underway
independently in operations Area C off the Island of Honshu, Japan
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 42-63.
Base course is 304, speed 5
kts.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set.
0525 C/c to
280
0748 Went
to General Quarters for drone A/A Exercises. Set Condition of Readiness 1AA
and Material Condition ZEBRA
0801 C/s to
0
0817 C/s to
8 kts
0820 Commenced
Gunnery Exercise maneuvering on various courses at various speeds while
conducting Anti-Aircraft
Gunnery Exercise
1121 Completed
Anti-Aircraft gunnery Exercise. Ammunition expended: sixty-three (63) rounds
of BL&P and two-hundred
and six (206) rounds of VTNF with no casualties.
Secured from General Quarters.
Set Condition of Readiness IV
and Material Condition YOKE.
1204 C/s to
17 kts
1212 C/s to
8 kts
1218 C/s to
12 kts
1220 Stopped
the starboard shaft and dropped No. 2 main engine;
placed No. 1 main engine on
the line
1221 Dropped
No. 1 main engine and placed No. 2 main engine on the line.
1223 C/s to
14 kts
1232 C/s to
16.5 kts
1343 C/c to
000. C/s to 12 kts
1547 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line
1600 C/s to
15 kts
1816 C/c to
280.
1845 C/c to
305
2003 C/c to
023
2035 Passed
Suno Saki Light abeam to starboard
2107 Steering
various courses at various speeds to conform to Toyko Wan.
2108 Passed
Senda Saki Light abeam to port.
2127 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor detail
2144 The
Captain has the conn; the Navigator is on the bridge
2145 Commenced
approach on anchorage 321 in Tokyo Bay
2220 Anchored
in anchorage 321 in 7 fathoms of water to a white sand bottom
with 30 fathoms of chain to
the starboard anchor on the following bearings:
Fort No. 2 bearing 313,
Kahnusaki Light bearing 275.5, Monument bears 066.
Ships
present include various units of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and district
craft,
plus various foreign and
domestic merchant vessels.
SOPA is COMDESFLOT ONE in the
USS DIXIE (AD-14).
2310 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Set Condition of Readiness IV
Modified while at anchor.
9-19-63 0000 Anchored
in Uraga Suido Channel Area 321 in 7 fathoms of water, white
sand bottom with 50 fathoms of
chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings:
Tsurugi Saki Light 225, Ajika
Jima Light 241, Kannon Saki Light 275,
Daini Isaiho Fort No. 2 312
and Monument 065.
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are
in immediate standby;
No. 2 main engine in 15 minute
standby.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0400 Anchored
as before.
0500 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0700 Stationed
the Anchor Detail
0705 Heaved
the anchor in to short stay
0710 Underway
enroute to U.S. Naval Fleet Activity, Yokosuka, Japan.
Captain and Navigator on
bridge,
LTJG OILSKINS at the conn.
Maneuvering to clear the anchorage
0715 Steering
various courses at various speeds to conform with Urage Suido.
0740 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0751 The
Commanding Officer assumed the conn.
0800 Maneuvering
on various courses at various speeds to conform with Yokosuka Harbor
0815 Moored
starboard side to USS VERNON COUNTY (LST-1161), Berth 8,
U.S. Naval Fleet Activity,
Yokosuka, Japan with standard mooring lines doubled.
SOPA is COMDESFLOT ONE in USS
DIXIE (AD-14).
0905 Shifted
the ships electrical load from No. 1 to No. 2 s/s generator
1010 Received
YO-47 alongside to port
1010 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
HEADWAY, F.M., SN. Offense:
Disobedience of a lawful order on 9 September 1963.
Punishment: Confined to the
brig for three (3) days on bread and water
9-20-63 0644 Commenced
preparations for shifting berths.
0730 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0748 YTM
413 (USS PORTOBAGO) came alongside with Pilot and was made fast to the
port quarter
0751 Underway
from Berth 8 to Berth 9
0800 Moored
starboard side to Pier at Berth 9, U.S. Fleet Activity, Yokosuka, Japan.
Pilot departed. YTM cleared
the side.
0930 YO-47
came alongside and moored outboard to port.
1000 Commenced
taking on fuel. Draft fwd 11’0”; draft aft 9’6”
1220 Completed
taking on fuel. Draft fwd 11’6”; draft aft 11’0”. Received 47,900 gallons of
diesel fuel
1227 Cast
off YO-47
1630 Mustered
the duty damage control party
2140 LANDFALL,
F.S., FA, and INLANDRULES, R.E., FA, returned aboard in
custody of the Shore Patrol
for drunkenness.
9-21-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0930 Commenced
Captain’s Personnel Inspection
1030 Secured
from Captain’s Personnel Inspection.
1200 SOPA
passed from COMCARDIV THREE to
COMDESFLOT ONE in USS DIXIE
(AD-14).
1630 Mustered
the duty damage control party.
9-22-63 0800 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none.
9-23-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
9-24-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1700 HEADROOM,
C.B., FA, departed ship for sick bay of USS AJAX (AR-6)
for treatment of a head
injury, not due to his own misconduct.
Treatment administered by
Medical Officer. Disposition: Returned to duty.
9-25-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1450 In
accordance with BUPERS Orders 001330 of 9 April 1963, LTJG T.F. HEAD,
reported on board for duty
9-26-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1400 USS
REHOBOTH (AGS-50) came alongside and moored to port.
1545 HOUSINGANCHOR,
H.P., SA, returned aboard in the custody of
HAWSHOLE, O.H., GMG3, having
been apprehended by Carney
Gate Sentry for violation of
Article 92 (Failure to obey order or
regulation), UCMJ.
2205 INLANDRULES,
R.E., ENFN, returned aboard having been UA from 2130
this date, a period of about
35 minutes.
9-27-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1000 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
HOUSINGANCHOR, H.P., SA.
Offense: Disobeying a lawful order.
Punishment: Extra duty for one
(1) week
INLANDRULES, R.E., ENFN. Offense:
UA for about 35 minutes on 26 September.
Punishment: Extra duty for one
(1) week
HOUSE, S.S., SF1. Offense:
Attempted to bring alcohol aboard the Naval Base.
Punishment: Dismissed with
warning.
9-28-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
9-29-63 0800 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none
1657 HAWSHOLE,
O.H., GMG3, departed ship for U.S. Naval Hospital
for treatment of injured
finger.
1840 Held
fire drill
1848 Secured
from fire drill
2000 HAWSHOLE,
O.H., GMG3, returned from Naval Hospital, injury determined to be
fractured left index finger.
Preliminary treatment administered by U.S. Naval Hospital,
Yokosuka, Japan. Injury was
sustained in the line of duty
and not due to his own
misconduct.
9-30-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to Pier 9, U.S. Naval Fleet Activity, Yokosuka, Japan
with standard destroyer
mooring lines doubled. USS REHOBOTH (AGS-50)
is moored alongside to port.
Ships present include various units of the Pacific Fleet,
yard and district craft. SOPA
is COMDESFLOT ONE in USS DIXIE (AD-14).
Receiving miscellaneous
services from the pier.
Modified Material Condition
YOKE and Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1430 Commander
Destroyer Flotilla came aboard.
1453 Commander
Destroyer Flotilla One departed.
10-1-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to Pier 9, U.S. Naval Fleet Activity, Yokosuka, Japan
with standard mooring lines
doubled.
The USS REHOBOTH (AGS-50) is
moored alongside to port.
Ships present include various
units of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and district craft,
vessels of the Japanese Self
Defense Force and domestic and foreign merchant fleets.
SOPA is COMDESFLOT ONE in USS
DIXIE (AD-14)
Receiving miscellaneous
services from the pier.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Modified Material Condition YOKE
are set throughout the ship
0130 LOCK,
C.C., EM2, was delivered on board by Shore Patrol, Yokosuka, Japan.
Offenses: (1) No ID Card; (2)
Suspicion of fighting with another man in Naval Service
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
10-2-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: HEAVEIN, H.I., SFM3 absent from 0730 this date
0800 HEAVEIN,
H.I., SFM3, returned aboard having been UA from 0730 this date.
1845 Held
fire drill
1900 Secured
from fire drill
10-3-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1620 HEAVEIN,
H.I., SFM3, was delivered on board by the Carney Gate
Security Patrol for bringing
liquor on station.
10-4-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1047 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
HEAVEIN, H.I., SFM3. Offense:
Violation of Article 92, UCMJ.
Attempting to bring alcoholic
beverage aboard, Navy FLEACTS 3923.
Punishment: Reduced to SFMSN
suspended for six (6) months.
LOCK, C.C., EN2. Offense:
Violation of Article 134, UCMJ. Disorderly conduct ashore.
Punishment: Dismissed
PALMANDNEEDLE, S.T., FN.
Offense: Violation of Article 92,
UCMJ. Attempting to bring
alcoholic beverage aboard, Navy FLEACTS 3923.
Punishment: Dismissed with
warning.
1500 Commenced
Captain’s Messing and Berthing Inspection.
1630 Secured
from Captain’s Messing and Berthing Inspection.
10-5-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0855 Commenced
Captain’s Personnel inspection.
0923 Completed
Captain’s Personnel Inspection
10-6-63 0800 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none
10-7-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1003 USS
REHOBOTH underway from alongside
10-8-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1605 Commenced
loading ammunition
1640 Completed
loading ammunition, having received from N.O.F. Yokosuka, Japan,
200 rounds 3”/50 VT Non-Frag,
and 12 MK 53 MOD 0 Percussion Detonators
10-9-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
10-10-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
10-11-63 0100 HAWSER,
H.L., EN2, and HAWSEPIPE, B.T., TA, were returned on board
by Shore Patrol, each charged
with fighting with another man in the Naval Service.
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: INTERCARDINALPOINT, F.P., RD1,
UA since 0730 this date
0807 INTERCARDINALPOINT,
F.P., RD1, returned on board
having been AWOL since 0730
this date
0910 Pursuant
to BUPERS Orders 015260 and endorsements, LTJG OILSKINS
was detached from this ship
with orders releasing him from active duty
and transferring him to
inactive duty in the U.S. Naval Reserve
1055 USCGC
WINNEBAGO (WPG-40) moored alongside to port.
1300 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
HAWSE, O.T., RD3. Offense:
Violation of Article 92.
Punishment: Warning.
HAULINGPART, P.F., RDSN.
Offense: Violation of Article 92.
Punishment: Warning.
HAUL, T.P., RDSN. Offense:
Violation of Article 92. Punishment:
Warning
HATCH, S.D., RDSN. Offense:
Violation of Article 92. Punishment:
Warning.
HANGFIRE, G.C., RDSN. Offense:
Violation of Article 92.
Punishment: Warning
INTERCARDINALPOINT, F.P., RD1.
Offense: Violation of Article 92.
Punishment: Reduced to RD2,
execution suspended for six (6) months.
HANDYBILLY, P.P., YN3.
Offense: Violation of Article 92.
Punishment: Warning.
1520 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor detail for dock trial
1555 Secured
from dock trial
2340 HANDSOMELY,
E.O., SN, returned aboard in custody of HIGHLINE GMG2,
having been apprehended by
Marine Sentry at Carney Gate, Yokosuka, Japan,
for attempting to bring a
deadly weapon aboard the Naval Base.
10-12-63 0000 LAY,
D.T., RMSN, was returned onboard in the custody of LABOR, M.S., RM3,
having been apprehended at
Carney gate for disrespect to an officer.
0505 Pursuant
to BUPERS Order 020838 of 1 August 1963, LTJG B.G. MAINBATTERY,
was detached from this ship
with orders to report to CO, NAS Pensacola, Florida.
0720 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none.
0800 Commenced
all preparations for getting underway’
0845 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Completed preparations for getting underway.
Draft fwd, 11’6”; draft aft.
11’3”.
0855 KALE,
Fleet Activities Pilot, Yokosuka Harbor, came aboard
0905 USCGC
WINNBAGE (WPG-40) got underway from alongside
0909 Underway
in accordance with COMFLEACTS Yokosuka verbal orders.
Shifting berths from Berth 9
to Berth 11. Captain and Navigator are on the bridge;
the Pilot has the conn.
Maneuvering to clear the berth using ship’s power and assistance
from four pusher boats
0912 Commenced
approach on Berth 11.
0925 Maneuvering
to clear the berth. Underway in accordance with COMSEVENTHFLT
Quarterly Employment Schedule,
enroute from Yokosuka, Japan, to Midway Island.
Maneuvering on various courses
at various speeds conforming to Yokosuka Harbor
and Tokyo Wan.
0944 Captain
has the conn
0945 The
Pilot departed the ship
0948 OOD
has the conn
1148 Took
departure from Tokyo Wan. Set course 141 for rendezvous and Anti-aircraft
exercise
1300 Exercised
the crew at 1AA general Quarters
1304 Set
Condition ZEBRA throughout the ship. Commenced Z-6-G Gunnery Exercise.
Steering various courses at
various speeds while conducting exercise
1510 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Condition YOKE throughout the ship.
Ammunition expended: 65 rounds
3”/50 VT non-frag with no casualties
1515 C/s to
13 kts, set course 090. Enroute to Midway Island in accordance with
COMSEVENTHFLT Quarterly
Employment Schedule.
1801 Stopped
port shaft and dropped No. 3 main engine. Placed No. 4 main engine on the line
1802 C/s to
13 kts.
2009 Placed
No. 3 main engine on the line. C/s to 14 kts
2228 C/s to
15 kts.
2246 C/s to
16 kts.
10-13-63 0000 Underway
independently from Yokosuka, Japan enroute to Midway Island
in accordance with
COMSEVENTHFLT Quarterly Employment Schedule
on course 090, speed 16 kts.
Nos. 2, 3, and 4 main engines are on the line.
The electrical load is on Nos.
1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0100 Set
clocks ahead one hour to conform with –10 time zone.
0725 C/s to
10 kts
0726 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3. Starboard engine stop.
Placed No. 1 main engine on
the starboard shaft
0727 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3
0728 All
engines ahead 2/3
0730 C/s to
12 kts
0737 C/s to
15 kts
0800 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none
0904 C/s to
16 kts
1100 C/s to
17 kts. C/c to 093
10-14-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Yokosuka, Japan to Midway Island
in accordance with
COMSEVENTHFLT Quarterly Employment Schedule.
Course is 095, speed 17 kts.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines and
Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
are on the line. Condition of
Readiness IV and Material
Condition YOKE are set.
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none. C/c to 230 to close and
investigate object held
visually bearing 230, distance about 5 miles
0807 Maneuvering
at various courses and various speeds to pick up object
identified to be a parachute
dragging a capsule
0910 Brought
capsule and parachute on board. Reported incident to
COMSEVENTHFLT At Yokosuka,
Japan.
0917 Returned
to original course of 095 and speed of 17 kts.
10-15-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Yokosuka, Japan to Midway Island
in accordance with
COMSEVENTHFLT Quarterly Employment Schedule.
Course is 095, speed 17 kts.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines and
Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
are on the line. Condition of
Readiness IV and Material
Condition YOKE are set.
1530 Exercised
at General Drills
1611 Secured
from General Drills
2018 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 s/s generator due to overheating.
Took No. 1 s/s generator off
the line.
The electrical load is on Nos.
2 and 3 s/s generators.
10-16-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Yokosuka, Japan to Midway Island
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 49-63
on course 095, speed 17 kts.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main
engines and Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators are on the line.
Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1440 C/c to
104
2002 C/c to
106
10-17-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Yokosuka, Japan to Midway Island in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 49-63
on course 106, speed 17 kts.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main
engines are on the line.
The electrical load is on Nos.
1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0100 Set
clocks ahead one hour to conform with –12 time zone.
0816 Dropped
No. 4 main engine to repair fuel line
0820 Dropped
No. 2 main engine due to low lube oil pressure.
0856 Decreased
speed to pick up No. 2 main engine. C/s to 15 kts
1059 C/s to
12 kts.
1100 Port
engine stop. Placed No. 4 main engine on the line
1105 C/s to
17 kts.
1435 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 2 s/s generators. Secured No. 3 s/s generator
1522 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators. Secured No. 2 s/s generator
2000 C/c to
107
10-18-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Yokosuka, Japan to Midway Island
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 49-63 on course 106, speed 17 kts.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main
engines and Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators are on the line.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
1350 Shifted
electrical load from No. 3 to No. 2 s/s generators.
Nos. 1 and 2 s/s generators
are in parallel.
1500 Crossed
longitude 1800 at 290N. Retarded all ship’s clocks 24
hours.
10-17-63 1600 Underway
as before.
1926 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 4 s/s generators. Secured No. 2 s/s
generator.
2005 C/c to
110
10-18-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Yokosuka, Japan to Midway Island
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 49-63
on course 110, speed 17 kts. Condition
of Readiness IV is set.
Material Condition YOKE being
maintained throughout ship
All four main engines are on
line.
The electrical load is split
between No’s 1 and 3 s/s generators
0030 Made
radar landfall on the Island of Kure, bearing 107, distance 22.5 miles
0100 Advanced
all Clocks one hour to conform with +11 XRAY Time Zone
0224 Sighted
Kure Island bearing 099, distance 11 miles
0300 Passed
Kure Island abeam to port, distance 3 miles
0305 C/c to
100
0354 C/s to
15 kts.
0451 Obtained
radar landfall on the Island of Midway, bearing 102, distance 27 miles
0535 Sighted
Midway Island bearing 099, distance 12 miles
0622 C/s to
17 kts
0633 C/c to
095
0645 C/c to
090
0700 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Completed all preparations for entering port
0709 Commenced
approach on buoy #1. Captain and Navigator are on the bridge.
The OOD is conning
0715 Maneuvering
off channel entrance awaiting arrival of the pilot
0747 The
Captain has the conn. YTM 412 (USS CONCHARDEE) came
alongside and disembarked
pilot, Mr. YATES
0755 Commenced
approach on Midway Channel. The pilot has the conn
0759 Passed
buoy #1 abeam to port, distance 75 feet. Steering various courses at
various speeds to conform to
Midway Harbor Channel
0800 Underway
as before. Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds,
while transiting Midway Harbor
Channel
0823 Commenced
approach on Pier 1, North side U.S. Naval Station, Midway Island
0831 Moored
starboard side to Pier 1, North side U.S. Naval Station, Midway
with standard mooring lines
singled up
0850 Off
loaded two buoys to be returned to CINCPACFLT
0925 Underway
to shift berths; the pilot has the conn while shifting berths
0930 Moored
portside to Pier 2, South side U.S. Naval Station, Midway with standard
destroyer
mooring lines, plus one 10
inch surging line run out the bullnose to the pier
0940 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Set Condition of Readiness V.
0950 The
Pilot, Mr. YATES departed the ship.
1000 Pursuant
to BUPERS Orders No. 024210 dated 23 August 1963, ENS C.O.LANDMARK
departed the ship with orders
to report to Commanding Officer,
USS DURANT (DER-389) for duty.
1005 Commenced
taking on fuel, draft fwd 11’; aft 10’6”
1423 Completed
taking on fuel. Draft fwd 11’6”; aft 10’10”.
1510 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none.
Commenced all preparations for
getting underway.
1630 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Completed all preparations for getting
underway.
Draft fwd 11’5”; aft 10’10”.
The pilot Mr. YATES, came aboard.
YTM 412 (USS CONCHARDEE)
came alongside and
was made fast on the starboard
bow.
1718 Underway
in accordance with COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 49-63.
Captain, Navigator and OOD on
the bridge; the pilot has the conn.
Maneuvering to clear the pier
1719 Cast
off YTM 412
1720 Steering
various courses at various speeds to conform with Midway Harbor Channel
1754 Passed
buoy No. 1 abeam to starboard on course 180
1758 The
pilot Mr. YATES, departed the ship
1759 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Set Condition of Readiness IV.
1800 Underway
as before. C/c to 090, c/s to 15 kts.
1811 C/c to
030
1815 Took
departure from Midway Island, set course 015 for NAVAID/SAR Station “AB”,
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 49-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64
Changed Operational Control to
COMBARPAC.
10-19-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Midway Island to NAVAID/SAR Station “AB”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 49-63 and
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64
on course 015, speed 15 kts.
Nos. 1, 2, and 3 main engines are on the line.
Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
are on the line.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0100 Advanced
all ships clocks one hour to conform with +10W Time Zone
0236 C/c to
225 in accordance with COMBARPAC Msg 191232Z
0320 C/c to
220
0325 C/s to
16 kts.
0927 Restored
casualty to No. 4 main engine. C/s to 17.5 kts.
1020 Sighted
Kure Island on starboard beam, range 10 miles
1123 Arrived
at assigned rendezvous point. C/c to 250.
1128 C/c to
085 to investigate radar contact bearing 085, range 17 miles
1150 Contact
determined to be USS GUIDE (MSO-447). Proceeding to effect rendezvous.
1215 Set
the underway replenishment detail
1218 Commenced
approach to port side of USS GUIDE (MSO-447), Captain conning.
1237 First
line over.
1242 Delivered
first fuel hose.
1246 Commenced
delivering fuel
1302 Fueling
hose parted
1348 Fueling
completed. All lines and hoses clear
1350 Maneuvering
to take station 1000 yards astern of USS GUIDE (MOS-447)
1437 Maneuvering
on various courses and speeds while taking various stations on
USS GUIDE (MSO-477)
1645 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. OOD at the conn. Captain and
Navigator on the bridge
1651 Captain
assumed the conn
1658 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds conforming to
Midway Harbor Channel
1713 Passed
buoy No. 2 abeam to starboard
1713 Moored
starboard side to Pier 2 South, U.S. Naval Station, Midway Island.
Ships present include Mine
Division 93 and USS CORMORANT (MSC-122).
SOPA is COMINDIV 93 in USS
LEADER (MSO-490)
1732 Commenced
refueling from the pier. Draft fwd 11’6”; aft 10’10”.
1820 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor detail
1825 Completed
taking on fuel. Draft fwd 11’6”; aft 10’10”.
Completed all preparations for
getting underway
1833 Underway,
maneuvering to clear the pier. Captain at the conn. Navigator on the bridge.
1838 Maneuvering
on various courses at various speeds to conform
with Midway Harbor Channel
1847 C/s to
17 kts
1848 Passed
buoy No. 1 abeam to starboard
1849 C/c to
090
1853 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
1854 C/c to
070
1858 C/c to
050
1859 C/c to
030
1901 C/c to
015
1904 Took
departure from Midway Island in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 49-63.
Midway Harbor Control Tower
bears 265, distance 5 miles.
Changed Operational Control to
COMBARPAC.
Enroute to NAVAID/SAR Station
“AB”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64 on course 015, speed 17 kts.
10-20-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Midway Island to NAVAID/SAR Station “AB”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 49-63 and
COMBARPAC OpOrd 201-64
Course is 015, speed 17 kts.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines and
Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
are on the line.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
1300 Slowed
to conduct noise level readings
1345 Resumed
speed 17 kts. having completed noise level readings.
1719 Maneuvering
on various courses to avoid rain squalls
1731 Returned
to base course 015.
10-21-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from Midway Island to NAVAID/SAR Station “AB”
in accordance with COMDESFLOT
FIVE MovOrd 49-63
on course 015 at speed 17 kts.
All four main engines and Nos.
1 and 3 s/s generators are in use.
Condition of readiness IV is
set.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
1055 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
HAWSER, H.L., EN2. Offense:
Violation of Article 134.
Punishment: Warning.
HAWSEPIPE, B.T., TA. Offense:
Violation of Article 134,
Punishment:
Warning.
HANDSOMELY, E.O., SN. Offense:
Violation of Articles 92 and 86.
Attempting to bring straight
razor aboard (FLTACTS Reg 3923) and
absent from assigned place of
duty on 18 October 1963.
Punishment: Extra duties of
two (2) hours a day for fourteen (14) days
commencing 21 October 1963.
1330 Sustained
casualty to No. 1 s/s generator
1405 Casualty
to No. 1 s/s generator restored.
Placed the electrical load on
Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators
1600 Underway
as before. C/s to 6 kts. Commenced patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB”
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64. Assumed CTU 50.8.2
10-22-63 0000 Underway
patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64
on course 170, speed 8 kts.
No. 1 main engine is on the line.
No. 3 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 2 main engine is in 15 minute standby;
and No. 4 main engine is out
of commission.
The electrical load is on Nos.
1 and 3 s/s generators
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0019 Placed
No. 3 main engine on the line. Port engine ahead 1/3
0020 Port
engine stop. Placed No. 3 main engine in immediate standby
0215 No. 4
main engine back in commission and placed in 15 minute standby.
1237 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line
1243 Placed
No. 1 main engine in immediate standby
1515 Set
Condition 1AS General Quarters
1520 Set
Condition ZEBRA throughout the ship.
1616 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1617 Secured
from General Quarters.
10-23-63 0000 Underway
patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64 on
course 305, speed 8 kts.
No. 1 main engine is on 15
minute standby; No. 2 main engine is on immediate standby;
No. 4 main engine is on 15
minute standby; and No. 3 main engine is on the line.
No. 1 s/s generator is on the
line.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
1510 Stopped
all engines
1514 Went
to general Quarters. C/s to 8 kts.
1518 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA. Commenced General Drills.
Maneuvering on various courses
and various speeds during General Drills.
1642 Secured
from General Quarters.
1648 Maneuvering
on various courses at various speeds while conducting man overboard drill.
Mustered the shipboard
recovery detail
1655 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1657 Secured
from man overboard drill. C/c to 000, speed 8 kts.
10-24-63 0000 Underway
patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64 on
course 180, speed 8 kts.
No. 3 main engine and No. 2
s/s generator are on the line.
No. 2 main engine is in
immediate standby; No. 1 main engine is in 15 minute standby;
and No. 4 main engine is in 30
minute standby.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0820 Placed
No. 2 main engine in 5 minute standby
0858 Stopped
all engines, commenced lying to.
1045 Underway
maneuvering on various courses and speeds while conducting man overboard drills
1127 Secured
from drills, set course 330, speed 8 kts.
1144 Placed
No. 2 main engine on the line
1147 Set
the air drop recovery detail
1203 Commenced
maneuvering to recover air drop
1229 Container
on deck
1230 Secured
the recovery detail, set the regular underway watch.
1232 Commenced
lying to
1500 Set
Condition of Readiness 1AA. Called the crew to General Quarters.
Commenced maneuvering on
various courses at 8 kts.
Set Material Condition ZEBRA
throughout the ship.
1623 Set
Condition YOKE.
1630 Secured
from General Quarters
1643 Lost
steering control, shifted control to after steering
1644 Commenced
man overboard drill. Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds
1710 Secured
from man overboard drills
1713 Shifted
steering control to the bridge
1714 Commenced
lying to. No. 2 main engine is in immediate standby;
No. 3 main engine is in 5
minute standby; No. 1 main engine is in 15 minute standby;
and No. 4 main engine is in 30
minute standby
1738 Shifted
electrical load to Nos. 2 and 4 s/s generators.
10-25-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64 on
course 080, speed 8 kts.
No. 2 main engine is on the
line. No. 2 s/s generator has the electrical load.
The following main engine standby
status is being maintained:
No. 1 main engine 15 minutes;
No. 3 main engine in 5 minutes; and
No. 4 main engine in 30
minutes. Condition of
Readiness IV is set. Material
Condition YOKE is being maintained throughout the ship.
0802 C/c to
270.
0912 Commenced
lying to
1500 Commenced
Commanding Officers Material Inspection
1700 Secured
from Commanding Officers Material Inspection.
10-26-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64 on course 300, speed 8 kts.
No. 1 main engine is on the
line; No. 4 main engine is in 5 minute standby;
No. 2 main engine is in 15
minute standby; and No. 3 main engine is in 30 minute standby.
The electrical load is on NO.
2 s/s generator.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0120 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 s/s generator. No. 1 s/s generator is on the line
0140 Effected
repairs to No. 2 s/s generator and placed back on the line
0353 Took
No. 1 main engine off the line and placed in 30 minute standby.
Placed No. 4 main engine on
the line. Port engine ahead 1/3.
No. 2 main engine is in 5
minute standby, No. 3 main engine is in 15 minute standby.
0800 Placed
No. 1 main engine out of commission
1030 Set Condition
of Readiness 1AA. Called the crew to General Quarters.
Commenced maneuvering on
various courses.
Set Materiel Condition ZEBRA
throughout ship.
1112 Set
Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1113 Secured
from General Quarters.
1530 No. 1
main engine back in commission and placed in 15 minute standby.
2247 Obtained
unidentified radar surface contact bearing 121, distance 18 miles.
Designated SKUNK “A”. Course
250, speed 11.5 kts.
2312 Sighted
SKUNK “A” Visually bearing 130, distance 12 miles.
Vessel identified as S.S.
ALEXANDRA
10-27-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64 on course 000, speed 8 kts.
No. 4 main engine is on the
line; No. 2 main engine in 5 minute standby; and
Nos. 1 and 3 main engines are
in 15 minute standby. No. 2 s/s generator is on the line.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
1110 Commenced
lying to.
1601 C/s to
8 kts. Set course 000
1611 C/c to
180
1954 C/c to
000
10-28-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with
COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64 on
course 000, speed 8 kts.
No. 4 main engine is on the
line; No. 2 main engine is in 15 minute standby;
No. 3 main engine is in 30
minute standby; and No. 1 main engine is in 5 minute standby.
No. 2 s/s generator is on the
line.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0182 Port
engine stop. Commenced lying to
1134 Placed
No. 4 main engine on the line. Underway on course 000, speed 8 kts
1300 Placed
all four main engines on the line. Commenced OOD training.
Maneuvering on various courses
at various speeds while conducting
recovery runs on simulated man
overboard
1500 Completed
OOD Training. C/c to 000
1506 Called
the crew to General Quarters Stations. Set Condition of Readiness 1AA
1510 Material
Condition ZEBRA is set throughout the ship. Maneuvering on
various courses at various
speeds while exercising at General Quarters Stations.
1602 Commenced
Abandon Ship Drill
1615 Remanned
1AA General Quarters Stations
1620 C/s to
9 kts
1635 Set
Condition YOKE throughout the ship. Secured from General Quarters.
1638 C/s to
8 kts
1641 Placed
No. 1 main engine in 5 minute standby;
placed Nos. 2 and 4 main
engines out of commission
1702 Shifted
electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator.
1800 Placed
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines in commission and in 15 minute standby.
1858 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 s/s generator. Shifted the electrical load to No. 1 s/s generator.
1913 C/s to
9 kts
1918 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line. C/s to 8 kts.
Placed No. 3 main engine in 5
minute standby
2026 Obtained
unidentified surface contact designated SKUNK “ABA”
bearing 109, range 14 miles, course
275, speed 17.5 kts.
SKUNK “ABA” is on a collision
course.
2104 C/c to
009 to avoid SKUNK “ABA”.
2110 Placed
No. 3 main engine on the line. Port engine ahead 1/3
2118 Port
engine stop. Placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby
2123 SKUNK
“ABA” at CPA bearing 155, range 3 miles
2126 C/c to
189
2211 C/c to
005
2309 SKUNK
“ABA” faded bearing 355, range 24.5 miles
10-29-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64 on course 000, speed 5 kts.
No. 1 main engine is on the
line.
The remaining main engines are
in the following standby status:
No. 3 in 5 minute standby;
Nos. 2 and 4 in 15 minute standby.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
0054 C/c to
180
0135 Obtained
unidentified surface contact on radar bearing 250, range 11 miles.
CPA is close aboard to
starboard. Designated SKUNK “A”
on course 091 at speed 18 kts
0147 Placed
No. 3 main engine on the line. C/s to 9 kts
0216 SKUNK
“A” passed CPA bearing 320, range 3500 yards
0222 C/s to
5 kts. Placed No. 3 main engine in 5 minute standby
0355 SKUNK
“A” faded from radar bearing 142, range 11.5 miles
0600 Visibility
decreased to two (2) miles due to a rain squall
0635 Visibility
increased to five (5) miles
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
Split electrical load between
Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
1113 C/c to
355
1119 Placed
No. 3 main engine on the line. Placed No. 1 main engine in 5 minute standby.
1308 C/c to
320 to facilitate weather balloon launch
1310 Returned
to base course 355
1530 Exercised
at General Quarters, 1AA and 1AS
1534 Set
Condition ZEBRA throughout the ship.
1602 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness IV
1630 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line to bring ship back to course
1633 Placed
No. 1 main engine in immediate standby.
1854 Darkened
ship
1900 Went
to general Quarters. Set Material Condition ZEBRA. Set Condition of Readiness
1AA
1920 Lighted
ship. Set Material Condition YOKE. Secured from General Quarters.
10-30-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64 on course 000, speed 8 kts.
No. 3 main engine is on the
line; No. 1 main engine is in immediate standby;
and Nos. 2 and 4 main engines
are in 15 minute standby.
The electrical load is on Nos.
1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0725 Placed
No. 1 main engine in 5 minute standby
1047 Commenced
steering course 178 PSTGC
1055 Returned
to course 185
1459 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition 1AA
1501 Set
Condition ZEBRA throughout the ship
1625 Set
Condition YOKE throughout the ship. Secured from General Quarters.
1756 Steering
173 PSTGC while repairing main gyro synchro amplifier BRAVO
1812 Steering
180. Restored casualty to synchro amplifier
2005 Placed
No. 1 main engine on the line for test.
2006 Stopped
port shaft
2140 Placed
No. 3 main engine on the line. Placed No. 1 main engine in 5 minute standby
2324 C/c to
180
10-31-63 0000 Underway
independently patrolling NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in
accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64 on course 180, speed 8 kts.
No. 3 main engine and Nos. 1
and 3 s/s generators are on the line.
No. 1 main engine is in 5
minute standby;
Nos. 2 and 4 main engines are
in 15 minute standby.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0028 C/c to
000
0805 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators split while effecting
repairs to No. 1 s/s generator
0820 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 2 s/s generators parallel while
replacing brushes in No. 3 s/s
generator
0900 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators split. Repairs
completed to No. 3 s/s
generator. Electrical; load remains on Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators.
1000 C/c to
180
1040 Restored
casualty to No. 1 s/s generator. Shifted the electrical load to No. 1
and 3 s/s generators split.
Casualty to No. 1 s/s generator was faulty governor motor
1201 C/c to
162
1310 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
HANDROPE, G.R., RM1. Offense:
Failure to review
broadcast schedule on 30
October 1963
Punishment: Fine of thirty
(30) dollars.
1500 Went
to General Quarters. Set Material Condition ZEBRA and Condition of Readiness
1AA
1615 C/c to
170
1616 C/s to
9 kts
1617 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship. Secured from General Quarters
1819 Starboard
engine stop
1835 Starboard
engine ahead 1/3
1944 Starboard
engine stop. Placed No. 2 main engine on the line
1945 Starboard
engines ahead 1/3. Port engine stop. Placed No. 4 main engine on the line.
1946 Port
engines ahead 1/3
2000 C/c to
207
2025 Obtained
radar contact bearing 140, range 20 miles on course 354, speed 17.5 kts.
Determined to be USS FALGOUT
(DER-324). CPA 045, range 5500 yards.
2100 C/c to
145. C/s to 15 kts.
2110 Departed
NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” in accordance with COMBARPAC Op-Ord 201-64.
Enroute to Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii
2145 C/s to
18 kts
2200 C/s to
18.5 kts
11-1-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64 on course 145, speed 18.5 kts.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 main
engines are on the line.
No. 1 and 3 s/s generators
split are carrying the electrical load.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
0950 Made
daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions: normal.
Made weekly test of magazine
sprinkling system. Conditions: satisfactory.
1400 Commenced
Captain’s Messing and Berthing Inspection
1432 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 main engine. Slowed the port shaft to 265 RPM’s.
1543 Secured
from Commanding Officer’s Messing and Berthing Inspection
1550 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 1 to No. 2 s/s generator. The electrical
load is on Nos. 2 and 3 s/s
generators split
1605 Maneuvering
at various speeds to place No. 4 main engine on the line
1617 C/s to
18.5 kts.
1621 Shifted
electrical load from No. 2 to No. 1 s/s generator
1625 Lost
electrical load on No. 1 s/s generator. Lost steering control
1627 Shifted
steering control to after steering. Placed No. 2 s/s generator on the line
1631 Shifted
steering control to the bridge.
1640 Placed
No. 1 s/s generator out of commission
11-2-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64 on course 145, speed 18.5 kts.
All four main engines are on
the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators.
Condition of Readiness IV is
set.
Material Condition YOKE is
being maintained throughout the ship.
0800 Shifted
the electrical load from No. 2 to No. 1 s/s generator. The electrical
load is split between Nos. 1
and 3 s/s generators
1642 Obtained
radar contact bearing 158, range 9 miles. Contact designated
SKUNK “A” on course 348, speed
6 kts
1705 C/c to
150 to avoid collision with SKUNK “A”.
1708 SKUNK
“A” passed CPA bearing 060, range 500 yds. C/c to 145
1925 Shifted
electrical load to No. 2 s/s generator due to casualty on No. 1 s/s generator
1931 Shifted
electrical load from No. 2 to No. 1 s/s generator
2210 Crossed
28 N proceeding independently in accordance with
COMDESFLOT FIVE MovOrd 51-63.
11-3-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64 on course 145, speed 18.5 kts.
All four main engines are on
the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set
0126 Slowed
the starboard shaft to 305 RPM due to No. 2 main engine overheating
0133 Slowed
the starboard shaft; took No. 2 main engine off the line to replace
starting air check valve.
Starboard engine ahead standard
0217 Effected
repairs to No. 2 main engine.
Slowed the starboard shaft to
place No. 2 main engine on the line.
0219 Starboard
engines ahead standard
0220 Starboard
engines ahead full.
0800 C/c to
147
0820 C/s to
17.5 kts
0846 Shifted
electrical load from No. 3 s/s generator to emergency generator
1312 Shifted
the electrical load from the emergency generator to No. 3 s/s generator.
Sustained casualty to No. 4
main engine, reported overheating
1313 Slowed
the port shaft to take No. 4 main engine off the line. C/s to 12 kts
1324 C/s to
15 kts
1354 Stopped
the port shaft to place No. 4 main engine on the line
1359 C/s to
11.5 kts
1400 C/s to
15 kts.
1403 C/s to
17.5 kts
1910 Obtained
radar landfall on the Island of Kauai bearing 180, range 72 miles
2227 Sighted
loom of Kilauea Point Light bearing 192, distance about 39 miles
11-4-63 0000 Underway
independently enroute from NAVAID/SAR Station “AB” to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
in accordance with COMBARPAC
Op-Ord 201-64 on course 146, speed 15 kts.
All four main engines are on
the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of readiness IV are set
0026 Kilauea
Point light abeam to starboard bearing 326, distance 22 miles
0054 Obtained
radar contact with Kuala Peak bearing 140, distance 69 miles
0324 Sighted
Kaena Point light bearing 132, distance 29 miles
0525 Sighted
Barbers Point light bearing 129, distance 20 miles
0530 Kaena
Point light abeam to port, bearing 042, distance 7 miles
0532 Sustained
casualty to No. 4 main engine, overheating due to fresh water starvation.
C/s to 10 kts. Took No. 4 main
engine off the line
0634 Stopped
the port shaft to place No. 4 main engine on the line
0636 C/s to
10.5 kts
0716 With
Barbers Point light abeam to port bearing 027, distance 2 miles, c/c to 090
0915 Stationed
Special Sea Detail; OOD conning, Captain and Navigator on the bridge
0919 C/s to
13 kts. Dropped Nos. 2 and 4 main engines
0920 C/s to
8 kts. Diamond Head light bearing 098 at distance 10 miles, entered Inland
Waters
0926 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
0930 Passed
buoy 2 abeam to starboard distance 75 feet.
0938 Captain
assumed the conn
0947 Stopped
all engines. COMCORTRON FIVE arrived on board and U.S. Customs Official
arrived on board
0950 Recommenced
steering various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel.
0958 Passed
Buoy No. 18 abeam to starboard
1000 Passed
Buoy No. 20 abeam to starboard
1004 Passed
Ford Island Tower abeam to port.
1006 Maneuvering
to go alongside pier
1015 Stopped
all engines
1017 Moored
starboard side to Berth 23.5, U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with
standard destroyer mooring
lines doubled.
1022 COMCORTRON
FIVE departed
1100 Commenced
receiving miscellaneous services from the pier
1110 Commenced
fueling from fuel barge; draft fwd 10’8”; aft 10’2”
1320 Fueling
completed; draft fwd 11’4”; aft 11’00”.
1600 USS
SAVAGE (DER-386) moored alongside to port.
11-5-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to the pier at Berth BRAVO 23.5,
U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii
with standard destroyer
mooring lines doubled in a nest of three ships.
Ships present in the nest from
starboard to port are USS LANSING (DER-388),
USS SAVAGE (DER-386) and USS
DURANT (DER-389)
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: HANDRAIL, S.R., AG3 and
KEDGE, A.U., AG3 and HIGHLINE,
L.R., GMG2, UA from 0700 this date.
0710 HIGHLINE,
L.R., GMG2, returned on board.
0800 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0842 Set
the modified Sea Detail for shifting berths. Completed all preparations for
getting underway.
The Pilot, Mr. TAYLOR came
aboard
0850 HANDRAIL,
S.R., AG3, and KEDGE, A.U., AG3, returned aboard having
been UA since 0700 this date.
1000 Underway
while shifting berths: Captain and Navigator are on the bridge.
The Pilot has the conn. Tugs
YTM 762 (USS TUSCUMBIA) and
YTB 268 (USS RED CLOUD)
are made up alongside
USS SAVAGE (DER-386).
1030 Moored
starboard side to USS WILHOITE (DER-397) in a nest of three DERs.
Ships present in nest from
starboard to port are USS WILHOITE (DER-397),
USS LANSING (DER-388) and USS
SAVAGE (DER-386).
Nest is berthed at BRAVO 23.5,
U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Secured the modified Sea
Detail having completed berth shift.
1450 Stationed
the modified Sea and Anchor Detail.
Made all preparations for
moving nest aft twenty feet.
1530 Completed
berth shift; berth was shifted using tugs made up outboard of
USS SAVAGE (DER-386). Secured
the modified sea and anchor detail.
1930 Held fire
drill
2000 Secured
from fire drill
2005 Held
fire drill
2030 Secured
from fire drill
11-6-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to USS WILHOITE (DER-397) at Pier BRAVO, Berth 23,
U.S. Naval Station, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii with standard destroyer mooring lines doubled.
USS SAVAGE (DER-386) is moored
outboard to port.
Ships present include various
units of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and district craft,
HMCS MARGAREE (DDE-230), HMCS
FRASER (DDE-233),
HMCS SKEENA (DDE-207) and
HMNZS TARANAKI (F-148).
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: KNOCKOFF, C.W., QM3, UA since 0700 this date.
0802 KNOCKOFF,
C.W., QM3, returned aboard having been UA since 0700 this date
11-7-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. absentees; none.
0815 The
Commanding Officer held mast and imposed non-judicial punishment as follows:
LAY, D.T., RMSA. Offense:
Violation of Articles 89 and 91, UCMJ.
Punishment: Three (3) days
confinement on bread and water.
JOINT, R.O., SN. Offense:
Violation of Article 86, UCMJ.
Punishment: Three (3) days
confinement on bread and water and two (2) weeks extra duty.
1650 Held
fire drill
1703 Secured
from fire drill
11-8-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
1830 Fire
onboard USS SAVAGE (DER-386). No assistance required
1832 Fire
out onboard USS SAVAGE (DER-386)
11-9-63 0715 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: JETTISON, T.T., SA.
Commenced all preparations for
getting underway. Shifted from shore power to ships power.
0750 Completed
all preparations for getting underway. Draft fwd 11’6”, aft 11’0”.
0801 Captain
and Navigator on the bridge.
0900 YTM
496 (USS CHAHAO) made up to the port quarter of USS SAVAGE (DER-386)
0920 YTM
762 (USS TUSCUMBIA) made up to the port bow of the USS SAVAGE (DER-386).
0930 Pilot
TAYLOR came aboard and took the conn
0934 Underway
with Tug power, while moored to USS SAVAGE (DER-386).
Maneuvering to come alongside
USS BRYCE CANYON (AD-36).
0951 Moored
starboard side to USS BRYCE CANYON at Berth FOXTROT 5,
Ford Island, U.S. Naval
Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with standard mooring lines doubled
1010 USS
SAVAGE (DER-386) breasted out to port to facilitate launching of motor
whaleboat
1024 USS
SAVAGE re-moored to port.
1037 Receiving
all services from USS BRYCE CANYON (AD-36)
1645 Held
fire drill
1710 Secured
from fire drill
11-10-63 0545 HANDSOMELY,
E.O., SHSN, returned aboard having been delivered to
Merry’s Point Landing by HASP.
HANDSOMELY had been
involved in an auto accident
and suffered minor abrasions.
0730 Mustered
the crew on stations: absentees: none
11-11-63 0800 Mustered
the crew on station. Absentees: none
11-12-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to USS BRYCE CANYON (AD-36) at
Berth FOXTROT 5, Ford Island, U.S.
Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
with standard mooring lines in
a nest of four ships.
Ships in the nest from
starboard to port are: USS BRYCE CANYON (AD-36),
USS LANSING (DER-388), USS
SAVAGE (DER-386) and USS DELIVER (ARS-23)
Receiving miscellaneous
services from the tender. Ships present include various units
of the U.S. Pacific Fleet,
yard and district craft, CANCORTRON 2, and
HMNZS TARANAKI (F-148).
0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees; none.
2030 COMASWFORPAC
hauled down his Flag and departed Pearl Harbor.
SOPA passed to Deputy
CINCPACFLT with headquarters at Makalapa Heights.
11-13-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: HANDLEAD, L.W., GMGSN.
0825 Shifted
from shore to ships power
0905 Shifted
from ships power to shore power.
0910 HANDLEAD,
L.W., GMGSN, was delivered on board by HASP, having
been delivered to Naval
jurisdiction by the Honolulu Police Department.
1616 Held
fire drill
1650 Secured
from fire drill
11-14-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1830 Held fire
drill
1850 Secured
from fire drill.
11-15-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0945 Made
daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples.
Conditions: normal. Weekly
test of magazine sprinkler system not
conducted due to maintenance
work on test casting.
11-16-63 0600 Commenced
preparations for a nest shift
0637 Shifted
the electrical load from Tender power to No. 1 s/s generator
0750 Set
the Modified Sea Detail. Mustered the crew on station. Absentees: none.
0805 Completed
all preparations for getting underway. Navigator on the bridge
0816 USS
SAVAGE (DER-386) underway from alongside
0826 YTM
142 (USS NOKOMIS) made up on port bow
0829 YTM
263 (USS NEOGA) made up on port quarter. Pilot McMULKIN
came aboard and took the conn
0837 Underway
with assistance from tugs to allow USS NICHOLAS (DD-449)
and USS NEWELL (DER-322) to
come alongside USS BRYCE CANYON (AD-36)
0930 Moored
starboard side to USS NEWELL (DER-322) with standard
destroyer mooring lines doubled
in a nest of four ships. Ships in the
nest from starboard to port
are: USS BRYCE CANYON (AD-36);
USS NICHOLAS (DD-449); USS
NEWELL (DER-322) and
USS LANSING (DER-388)
1000 USS
DELIVER (ARS-23) moored alongside to port
1040 Receiving
miscellaneous services from the Tender
11-17-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1620 Held
fire drill
1640 Secured
from fire drill
11-18-63 0000 Moored
starboard side to USS NEWELL (DER-322) at Berth FOXTROT 5,
Ford Island, U.S. Naval Station,
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with standard
destroyer mooring lines in a
nest of five ships. Ships in the nest from
starboard to port are USS
BRYCE CANYON (AD-36), USS NICHOLAS (DD-449),
USS NEWELL (DER-322), USS
LANSING (DER-388) and USS DELIVER (ARS-23).
Receiving steam and electrical
services from USS BRYCE CANYON (AD-36).
Ships present include various
units of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, yard and district
craft and HMZS TARANAKI
(F-148) and ROK SHIN SONG (PCE-1001)
0800 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
11-19-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1040 CINCPACFLT
returned to Pearl Harbor, broke his Flag and assumed SOPA
with headquarters at Makalapa
Heights
11-20-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
11-21-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
1245 Exercised
at General Quarters. Set Condition 1AS
1315 Secured
from General Quarters
1635 Held
Emergency Assistance Drill
1650 Secured
from Drill
11-22-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
0800 Moored
as before. Called the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition of
Readiness 1AA. Set Material
Condition ZEBRA
0823 Set
Material Condition YOKE. Secured from General Quarters. Set Condition of
Readiness IV
0844 The
Observing Party from USS SAVAGE (DER-386; LTJG GAUKROGER in charge
reported aboard for Temporary
Additional Duty as observers for
General
Communications Exercise.
1035 In
accordance with COMNAVSTA Pearl Harbor’s Message 222004Z,
brought Colors to Half Mast in
observance of mourning
for the late President John F.
KENNEDY who was assassinated this date.
1300 SAVAGE
Observing Party departed having completed TAD
1320 Commenced
Captain’s Material Inspection
1330 Set
the Sectional Sea Detail
1415 Secured
the Sectional Sea Detail
1420 Secured
from Captain’s Material Inspection
1945 Held
fire drill
2000 Secured
from fire drill.
11-23-63 0535 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0645 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0715 Stationed
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0730 USS
DELIVER (ARS-23) underway with tug power from alongside to port
0745 Completed
all preparations for getting underway. Draft fwd: 11’6”; aft: 10’6”.
0750 Underway
in order to shift berths to BRAVO 22, U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Maneuvering to clear the nest.
Captain and Navigator on the bridge;
ENS LEFTHANDEDROPE at the
conn.
0800 Recovered
ships motor whale-boat
0801 Steering
various courses at various speeds while making approach on pier BRAVO, Berth 22
0811 Captain
assumed the conn
0813 LT
LIGHTSHIP assumed the conn
0829 Moored
starboard side to USS SAVAGE (DER-386) at pier BRAVO, Berth 22,
U.S. Naval Station, Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii
0840 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail.
Commenced receiving
miscellaneous services from the pier
1350 Received
USS VANCE (DER-387) alongside to port
11-24-63 0730 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none.
11-25-63 0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
0800 Moored
as before. Commenced exercising the crew at Condition III Watch Stations
0920 Completed
exercising the crew at Condition III Watch Stations
1000 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness 1AS
1105 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness IV
11-26-63 0600 Commenced
preparations for getting underway
0700 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
0715 Stationed
the Sectional Sea Detail. Completed all preparations for getting underway.
Draft fwd 11’6”; aft 10’6”
0758 Commander,
Escort Squadron FIVE embarked
0822 Maneuvering
to clear the Berth
0823 Underway
in accordance with CFTG Pearl Op-Order 48-63.
Captain and Navigator are on
the bridge, the OOD is conning
0829 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
while standing out
0910 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail, set Condition of Readiness IV
0913 Entered
International Waters with Diamond Head Light bearing 098 at distance of 10
miles
0950 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds while conducting
Engineering Casualty Control
and basic Damage Control Exercises.
0956 Held
Steering casualty Drill
1016 Secured
from Steering Casualty Drill
1100 Completed
Engineering Casualty control and Basic Damage Control Exercises
1124 Set
Condition of Readiness 1AA; called the crew to General Quarters
1127 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA
1130 Commenced
battle messing with the crew at General Quarters Stations
1217 Set
Condition 1AS General Quarters for ASW Exercise
1221 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 2 and 3 s/s generators
1236 C/c to
270, safety course for exercise. USS BARBEL (SS-580) diving 1500 yards
on starboard beam
1250 USS
BARBEL (SS-580) at exercise depth.
1300 C/s to
15 kts. maneuvering on various courses while conducting attacks
in accordance with the
exercise
1559 Fired
one (1) MK 43 MODS 1 Exercise Torpedo.
1617 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship
1627 Shifted
the electrical load to Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators split
1630 Completed
ASW Exercise. Ammunition Expended:
Twenty-two 2.0” MK 12 MOD 0
Projectiles;
five hand grenades;
one Exercise Torpedo MK 43 MOD
1 with no casualties
1635 Commenced
search for torpedo. Steaming in an expanding square, search center at DATUM
1711 Secured
from General Quarters; set Condition of Readiness IV
1801 Secured
from search. Set course 202, speed 8 kts.
1853 Stationed
the Aircraft Ditching at Sea Detail for drill
1951 Stopped
all engines.
1955 Secured
from Aircraft Ditching at Sea Drills. Ammunition expended; 6 MK 5 Smoke and
Illumination Markers, one MK
20 high altitude parachute flare with no casualties.
1958 C/s to
8 kts
1959 Set
course 020
2005 Darkened
ship for drill.
2055 Lightened
ship. Secured from drill.
2215 Commenced
14 kt. Economy Trial on base course 180.
11-27-63 0000 Underway
independently for Local Operations in accordance with
COMFLETRAGRU Pearl Op-Order
No. 48-63, on course 180, speed 14 kts.
Conducting Engineering Economy
Exercise Z-111-E (EVT 27-1).
All four main engines are on
the line.
The electrical load is split
between Nos. 1 and 3 s/s generators.
Material Condition YOKE and
Condition of Readiness IV are set.
Commander, Escort Squadron
FIVE is embarked
0445 Completed
Engineering Economy Run Exercise Z-111-E.
0517 C/c to
008. C/s to 16 kts
0545 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Navigator at the conn, Captain on the
bridge.
0602 Entered
Inland Waters with Diamond Head Light bearing 098. Commenced
steering various courses at various
speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
0607 Passed
buoy no. 2 to starboard
0627 Launched
motor whaleboat to pick up observers
0640 LCDR
ROCKWELL, CO USS NEWELL, embarked TAD as Assistant
Chief Observer for the ORI
Battle Problem
0643 Recovered
motor whaleboat.
0647 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
0659 Passed
buoy No. 2 to port
0700 Secured
Special Sea and Anchor Detail
0706 Entered
International Waters, Diamond Head Light bears 098
0800 Went
to General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness 1AA
0804 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA
0810 Held
Abandon Ship Drill
0820 Secured
from Abandon Ship Drill.
0825 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship
0830 Secured
from General Quarters. Set Condition of readiness IV
0847 Held
Man Overboard Drill. Maneuvering to recover the man in the water
0909 Secured
from Man Overboard Drill. Steering course 270 at speed 8 kts.
0911 Went
to General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness 1AA
0914 Material
Condition ZEBRA set throughout the ship.
0950 Commenced
exercising the crew at General Quarters while conducting Battle Problem
1130 Held
Abandon Ship Drill
1140 Secured
from Abandon Ship Drill.
1145 C/s to
17 kts on course 329
1155 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship. Secured from General Quarters.
Set Condition of Readiness IV
1202 Held
Man Overboard Drill
1213 Secured
from Man Overboard Drill
1214 Set
course 180, speed 8 kts
1545 Commenced
transit of swept channel by radar navigation, simulating reduced visibility,
on initial course 015.
Commenced all preparations for entering port.
1620 C/c to
078 for second leg of swept channel, using visual piloting
1628 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, distance 10 miles, entered Inland Waters
1630 C/s to
15 kts., c/c to 333 for final leg of swept channel.
Commenced approach on Pearl
Harbor Channel
1638 With
buoy No. 2 abeam to starboard, distance 25 yards, commenced steering
various courses at various
speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
1704 Commenced
maneuvering while making approach on Berth
1709 Moored
starboard side to USS DURANT (DER-389) with standard
destroyer mooring lines at
Berth BRAVO 22, U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
1745 Held
in port emergency drill
1755 Secured
from in port emergency drill
1855 USS
VANCE (DER-387) moored alongside to port.
11-28-63 0745 Mustered
the crew on stations. Absentees: none.
11-29-63 0705 Commenced
making all preparations to get underway
0715 Mustered
all hands at quarters. Absentees: KNOCKOFF, C.W., QM3.
ENS STUMPO and Observing Party
from USS NEWELL (DER-322)
reported aboard for TAD as
Observers for Engineering and Damage Control Drills
0730 Set
the Special Sea and Anchor detail. Completed all preparations for
getting underway. Draft fwd
11’2”; draft aft 10’10”
0830 KNOCKOFF,
C.W., QM3, returned aboard having been UA since 0700 this date,
a period of about 1 hour and
30 minutes.
0920 Underway
under Tug power nested with USS VANCE (DER-387) in
accordance with CFTG Op-Order
48-63.
Captain and Navigator on the
bridge;
the Pilot, TAYLOR, has the
conn on board USS VANCE (DER-387)
0925 Cast
off VANCE to port. Underway independently, the Captain has the
conn maneuvering to clear
VANCE
0928 Commenced
steering various courses at various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
while standing out
0956 On
course 157 at speed 18 kts., passed buoy No. 1 abeam to starboard, distance 25
yards
0957 Sustained
casualty to No. 2 spring bearing on the port shaft. C/s to 14 kts
1000 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, distance 10 miles, entered International Waters
1030 Called
the crew to General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness 1AA
1034 Set
Material Condition ZEBRA
1035 Commenced
Damage Control Exercises
1055 Commenced
Steering Casualty Drill
1102 Secured
from Steering Casualty Drill
1208 Secured
from Damage Control Exercises
1225 Set
Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship. Secured from General Quarters.
Set Condition of Readiness IV
1240 Restored
casualty to No. 2 spring bearing on the port shaft. C/s to 18 kts.
1256 Commenced
Engineering Casualty Control Exercises; base course 180, speed 15 kts.
1405 Completed
Engineering Casualty Control Exercises. Commenced
preparations for full power
trial; base course 180, speed 18 kts
1415 Commenced
full power trial
1800 Commenced
preparations for entering port.
1815 Completed
full power trial. Set the Special Sea and Anchor Detail.
Completed all preparations for
entering port.
1816 With
Diamond Head Light bearing 098, distance 10 miles, entered Inland Water
1825 Passed
buoy No. 1 abeam to starboard, at distance 50 yards. Commenced
steering various courses at
various speeds conforming to Pearl Harbor Channel
1854 Commenced
approach on Berth BRAVO 22
1907 Moored
starboard side to USS DURANT (DER-389) with standard destroyer mooring lines
at Berth BRAVO 22, U.S. Naval
Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
SOPA is CINCPACFLT with
headquarters at Makalapa Heights.
1907 Secured
the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Set Condition of Readiness IV.
ENS STUMPO and Observing Party
from USS NEWELL (DER-322)
departed the ship having
complete TAD as Observers
1910 Commenced
receiving miscellaneous services from the pier
11-30-63 0745 Mustered
the crew at quarters. Absentees: HAMMOCK, S.B., EMFN,
absent without leave since
0730 this date.
0945 HAMMOCK,
S.B., ENFN, returned aboard
having been absent without
leave since 0730 this date.
1650 Received
USS VANCE (DER-387) alongside to port
12-1-63
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12/25/2001