Evening star., 1935-05-13
CRASH AND DEATHS|
MAR WAR GAMES
Two Destroyers Crippled by
Collision and Plane Falls
Into Sea.
BY the Associated Press.

HONOLULU, May 1J.-Ihe mignt-
lest naval concentration In Pearl
Harbor's history-42 sleek warships-
rode at anchor today awaiting orders
for q westward dash in secret ma
neuvers involving a supposed at
tacker of Hawaii.
A grim reality was thrust into the
maneuvers, meanwhile, in the acci-
dental death of two men In the
collision of two destroyers and the
crash of q naval sirplane.
Richard Chadwick, gunner's mate,
second class, Of Blissfield, Mich, was
killed early yesterday when the de-
stroyer Lea crashed into the stern
Of the Sicard while patrolling against
theoretical submarines. Four men
were slightly hurt.
Flyer Of San Diego Killed.
Lieut.. Matthias B. Wyatt, 26, San
Diego, was killed when his plane
crashed into the ocean after taking
of from the aircraft carrier Saratoga.
The two destroyers crashed in dark
ness of Pearl Harbor. Prompt action
by the damage control officer was de-
clared to have saved the Lea from
sinking.
The collision rendered the Sicard
helpless, and it was taken in tow
by a mine sweeper.
The Lea and Sicard had preceded
the fleet through the Kaiwi Channel
and were weaving patrol against the
submarines when the sharp prov of
the Lea cut over the fantal Of the
Sicard, cutting away most OF the
ward room quarters.
Marines Prepare to Land.
Comdr. G. A. Miller skippered the
Lea. and Comdr. I. G. Peyton the
Sicard
Admiral Joseph M Reeves, naval
commander in chief, disclosed a new
development in the extensive war
games with announcement that q
marine expeditionary force had been
brought from San Diego to an un-
disclosed point not far from its goal.
When these sea soldiers land, the
Navy will have witnessed big phase
in the annual training maneuvers and
the most extensive series of strategy
tactics ever played by such force.
Both the expeditionary force. COM
manded by Brig Gen. Charles H.
Lyman. and the mighty main battle
feet that swept into Pearl Harbor
yesterday from San Francisco. are in
battle trim, and ready for another
sea dash on a moments notice.
Submarines Trail Fleet.
The time for departure of Admiral
Reeves white Fleet" was not dis
closed, but the crippled destroyers
Lea and Sicard will be left behind.
The worlds most powerful under
sea force. submarine division II,
which trailed the feet across the
Pacific, but could not deliver an "at-
tack" came in hours after the other
warships yesterday.
Another powerful unit Of the 1873
maneuvering war vessels Is assembled
In the vicinity of the Aleutian Islands,
northern extremity of 100000
square mile area in which the war
game is being plottedd.
No casualties were reported from
this unit, although It was known to
have been buffeted by some Of the
worst storms in the records OF Pacific
msneuvers.
The main fighting elements Of the
feet anchored shortly after dawn yes
terday in Pearl Harbor. one of the
worlds most strongly fortified naval
bases
Details Of Flight Revealed.
Admire Reeves, who also is chief
umpire" of the maneuvers. had led
the battleships, cruisers and destroy
ers on a nine-day fighting cruise over
a circuitous course from San Fran
cisco.
Shortly after his arrival, Admiral
Reeves revealed few details in the
mass fight of 43 naval seaplanes
which took of from here last Thurs
day, supposedly for Midway Island.
1923 miles northwestward.
While not revealing the whereabouts
or destination of the planes, the
commander in chief said the flight
involved one landing en- route. The
air armada was directed from the
heavy cruiser Chester at the western
terminus of the flight, 1t was reported
Admiral Reeves emphasized secrecy
was vital in this great overwater mass
flight because 1t was such an impor-
tant phase of the maneuvers.