U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS-284) — war patrol report SS-284_TULLIBEE.pdf

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NAVY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
DIVISION OF NAVAL HISTORY (OP 09B9)
SHIP'S HISTORY SECTION

HISTORY OF USS TULLIBEE (SS 284)

USS TULLIBEE (SS 284) was named for a fish, scientifically known as
Coregonus nipigon (Koelz). The Tullibee is one of the larger members of
its family, normally attaining a length of about one foot, and on occasion
almost eighteen inches. It is found in the shallow waters of Lake Nipigon,
Black Sturgeon Lake, Lake Winnipeg and Lake Abitibi, and in some other small
lakes in northwestern Ontario, the Hudson Bay drainage, and Quebec, all in
Canada.

USS TULLIBEE (SS 284) was built by the Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo,
California. Her keel was laid 1 April 1942 and she was launched 11 November
1942, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Kenneth C. Hurd, wife of the commanding
officer of USS SEAL (SS 183). The submarine was placed in commission at the
Mare Island Navy Yard on 15 February 1943, Commander Charles Frederic
Brindupke, USN, in command.

TULLIBEE conducted shakedown in local waters off San Francisco and San
Diego. After alterations in the Mare Island Navy Shipyard she cleared San
Francisco Bay on 8 May 1943 for final training in the Hawaiian area while
based at Pearl Harbor. She put to sea from Pearl Harbor on her first war
patrol, 19 July 1943, searching off the Western Caroline Islands in the ocean
lanes running from Truk towards the Mariana Islands. On the afternoon of
10 August 1943 she sent a salvo of three torpedoes streaking for one of three
cargo ships, guarded by one patrol craft. Gaining no hits, she went deep to
escape a string of ten depth charges, then surfaced about four hours before
midnight for a surface chase. She caught up with the convoy a little after
the noon hour of 14 August and was again rewarded with no hits from a
periscope attack and was held down by the escort while the convoy escaped.
On 22 August 1943 she closed five passenger-cargo ships and slipped past two
destroyers for torpedo hits which sent the 4,164-ton Japanese passenger-
cargoman KAISO MARU to the bottom of the sea (10°-9'N; 147°-25'E).
The last four of 28 depth charges gave TULLIBEE a considerable shaking before
she evaded her tormentors and cleared the scene. While on the surface, 2
September 1943, the wakes of two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine were
observed to pass ahead of TULLIBEE. She returned to the base at Midway on
7 September 1943 for refit.

TULLIBEE put to sea from Midway on 28 September 1943 to conduct her
second war patrol in the China Sea, north of Formosa and off the China Coast.
She entered her assigned area on 14 October, hampered by 50-foot waves and
gusts which swept the sea at typhoon force. The weather clearing on 24
October, TULLIBEE commenced an end-around on a convoy of nine passenger-cargo
ships, guarded by three destroyers. About an hour after midnight, she moved
in to sink the 5,866-ton Japanese passenger-freighter CHICAGO MARU (24°-35'N;

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USS TULLIBEE (SS 284)

120°-31'E). Torpedo hits sounded from another target as she dived to escape
a string of eleven depth charges. Three close explosions made the paint
bounce TULLIBEE on the ocean bottom. The unsuspecting enemy
destroyers passed over her from stem to stern several times after this
without making contact. She surfaced about three hours later but went
under at daylight in anticipation of enemy air search. She began
hearing a series of distant depth charges or bomb explosions about two
hours later, and a few minutes before noontime, two close explosions shook
the submarine. This terminated an enemy action during which 50 explosions
were heard to drop into the sea.

TULLIBEE sighted several small patrol boats in the following days. On
25 October 1943, made contact on a seven-ship convoy under escort of
three destroyers. She commenced trailing for a night attack as the convoy
split up with one section hugging the China coast. TULLIBEE went after
the section of two tankers and two destroyers headed for the Pescadores Strait.
Near midnight she let go six torpedoes but three ran erratically and only one
hit was heard to explode on target for unconfirmed damage. Of four more torpedoes
unleashed by TULLIBEE, two broached, and she dived as an escort moved in
from 600 yards away. She heard one explosion from the vicinity of her
intended target as she headed for the deep water and was shaken severely by
one close depth charge explosion before evading the prowling destroyers.

TULLIBEE cruised off the southern end of Okinoyerabu Jima, 5 November
1943, closing the shore just before dusk to shell a large building. She
touched at Midway on 14 November and cleared port the next day for refit at
Pearl Harbor where she arrived 19 November 1943. Following her refit, she
conducted "wolf-pack" tactics and simulated attacks with HALIBUT (SS 232)
and HADDOCK (SS 231). Under tactical command of Commander Charles F.
Brindupke in TULLIBEE, this coordinated attack group cleared Pearl Harbor on
14 December and set course by way of Midway for waters over the Marianas
and the Western Caroline Islands.

On 2 January 1944 TULLIBEE picked up a contact to close a surfaced
Japanese submarine. Despite the presence of enemy float planes overhead,
and the speed of her surfaced target, she closed the range in the broad
daylight of morning. At 0936, four torpedoes sped toward the enemy submarine
who spotted the wakes and barely managed to comb their tracks to avoid being
hit. Six aerial bombs hit the water for no damage to TULLIBEE who escaped
to patrol in waters off Saipan. On the night of 31 January 1944, she closed
within fifteen miles of the shore of Saipan for a periscope attack on what
appeared to be a freighter with one escort. Two torpedo hits disintegrated
the 549-ton converted net tender HIRO MARU (15°-23'N; 145°-35'E). TULLIBEE
terminated her third war patrol at Pearl Harbor, on 10 February 1944.

TULLIBEE was lost while conducting her fourth war patrol. She left
Pearl Harbor on 5 March 1944 for waters north of Palau where she was to
intercept enemy shipping fleeing the scene of "Operation Desecrate," the
carrier-strike scheduled to hit Palau on 30 March 1944. She topped off with
fuel at Midway on 14 March and was not heard from again. Her fate was
learned after close of war when her lone survivor, Gunner's Mate Second Class

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USS TULLIBEE (SS 284)

Charles W. Kuykendall, was liberated from the Ashio copper mines in Japan.
He related that TULLIBEE had reached her assigned station on 25 March, five
days before the scheduled carrier strike on Palau. The next night she
trailed a convoy of one transport, two freighters, two anti-submarine vessels
and a destroyer. A blinding rain squall twice saved the enemy convoy from
her attack, but the escorts detected her presence as she waited a third try
and dropped depth charges in a random sea search. She again drove through
the gusting rain in a surface attack, unleashing two bow torpedoes in the
gusting rain while Kuykendall with other lookouts on TULLIBEE's bridge
peered into the total darkness towards the bearing of the big enemy transport
which was the intended target. Within a minute and a half after the
TULLIBEE fired, she was shattered by a tremendous explosion which hurled
Kuykendall into the sea. He never again saw TULLIBEE or his shipmates. He
was picked up by a Japanese destroyer the morning of 27 March and after six
months in the Ofuna Naval Interrogation Camp, was forced to work in the
copper mines of Ashio until liberated, 4 September 1945. TULLIBEE was
sunk by the Japanese on 26 March 1944. She was the victim of a circular
run of her own torpedo.

TULLIBEE earned three battle stars for operations listed below:

FIRST WAR PATROL-PACIFIC: 19 Jul - 16 Sep 1943
SECOND WAR PATROL-PACIFIC: 28 Sep - 19 Nov 1943
THIRD WAR PATROL-PACIFIC: 14 Dec 1943 10 Feb 1944

ORIGINAL STATISTICS

LENGTH OVERALL: 311 feet, 10 inches
EXTREME BEAM: 27 feet, 4 inches

STANDARD DISPLACEMENT:
Tons: 1,526
Mean Draft: 15 feet, 2 inches
SUBMERGED DISPLACEMENT:
Tons: 2424
DESIGNED DEPTH: 300 feet

DESIGNED SPEED:
Surfaced: 20.25 knots
Submerged: 8.75

DESIGNED COMPLEMENT:
Officer: 6
Enlisted: 24

ARMAMENT:
Torpedo tubes: (10) 21-inch
Secondary: (1) 3-inch .50 caliber
(2) .50 caliber
(2) .30 caliber
Torpedoes: 24

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Compiled and stenciled 10 Feb 1960 (ks)

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TULLIBEE (SS 284)

On 5 March 1944, TULLIBEE, commanded by Cdr.
C. F. Brindupke, departed Pearl Harbor to start
her fourth war patrol. She stopped at Midway to
top off with fuel, and having left that place on 14 March,
she was not heard from again. The area assigned to
TULLIBEE was an open sea area north of Palau, and
she was to cooperate with surface forces in the first
carrier strike on Palau.

TULLIBEE was to leave her area not later than 24
April 1944, and on that date a dispatch was sent direct-
ing her to proceed to Majuro for refit. She was expected
at Majuro about 4 May, but instructions stated that a
submarine unable to transmit would not go to Majuro,
but to Midway. On 6 May 1944, Midway was alerted for
a submarine returning without transmission facilities,
but the lookout was not rewarded and TULLIBEE was
presumed lost on 15 May 1944.

The following story of TULLIBEE's loss is taken
from a statement made by the lone survivor, C. W.
Kuykendall, GM2c. He reports that the boat arrived on
station, 25 March, and on the night of 26 March a radar
contact was found to be on a convoy consisting of a large
troop and cargo ship, two medium sized freighters, two
escort vessels and a large destroyer.

Having solved the convoy's speed and course, TULLI-
BEE made several surface runs on the large transport,
but held fire, being unable to see her due to squally
weather. The escorts had detected the submarine's
presence, and dropped 15 to 20 depth charges. The
submarine came in to 3,000 yards, still unable to see

C. F. Brindupke

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the target, and fired two bow tubes. A minute or two
later a terrific concussion shook the boat, and Kuyken-
dall, who had been on the bridge, soon found himself
struggling in the water. Since range and bearing of
escorts was known, the survivor states that he is sure
the explosion was the result of a circular run of one of
TULLIBEE's torpedoes.

There were shouting men in the water when Kuyken-
dall first regained consciousness after the blast, but
after about ten minutes everything was silent, and he
never again saw or heard any of the other TULLIBEE
men. At 1000 on 27 March, an escort vessel located
the swimming man, and after firing on him with machine
guns, came in and picked him up. He learned here that
the transport they had fired at had sunk.

The story of his captivity is much the same as the
stories of survivors of GRENADIER, SCULPIN, TANG,

PERCH, and other U. S. submarines. He was questioned
assiduously by English speaking officers, and beaten
when he refused to give any more information than inter-
national law required. In April 1944, he was taken to
Ofuna Naval Interrogation Camp, where he stayed until
he was rescued on 4 Sep-
tember 1945, he was forced to work in the copper mines
of Ashio.

This submarine began her career in the Submarine
Force in July 1943, with a patrol in the western Caroline
Islands. In this patrol she sank one freighter and dam-
aged another. Her second patrol was in the area south
of Formosa off the China coast; here she sank a trans-
port ship and damaged a large tanker and another trans-
port. On her third patrol in the Marianas area, TULLI-
BEE sank a small freighter. This gave TULLIBEE a
total of three ships sunk, totaling 15,500 tons, and three
damaged, for 22,000 tons.

Fleet Admiral Nimitz Decorates Commander Brindupke

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SS284/A16-3
Serial (010)

[STRIKETHROUGH: CONFIDENTIAL]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. TULLIBEE
CFB/gff
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.106 September 20, 1943.]
BY: [SIGNATURE: D. M. B.] DATE

From: The Commanding Officer, U.S.S. TULLIBEE.
To: The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: Official Channels.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE Report of War Patrol Number ONE.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the first war patrol of
this vessel conducted in the Western CAROLINE Is. South of the
MARIANAS, during the period July 19, 1943 to September 6, 1943,
is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: C. F. Brindupke]
C. F. BRINDUPKE.

[HANDWRITTEN: FILMED]
[HANDWRITTEN: 56135]

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SUBMARINE DIVISION ONE HUNDRED ONE st
FB5-101/A16-3
Serial 059
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
8 September 1943.
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number One.

Attack No. 3 (22 August): A well-conducted daylight attack on two
vessels of a 5 ship convoy escorted by 2 DDs. Sea was again flat. The first tor-
pedo was fired at the first target, 45 seconds after opening fire at the first.
From three torpedoes fired at each, 1 hit was heard on first and 2 hits were
heard on second ship, timed properly. Sounds considered to be breaking up noises
were plainly heard through the hull for seven minutes, and hundredsof oil drums,
some planks, and debris resembling hatch covers were found at the spot less than
five hours later.

3. Material:

(a) No. 2 periscope (1.414 H.A.) was slow in clearing. For this reason No. 1
was used until it was ramed. Upon reaching port No. 2 periscope showed no pressure
drop. The many similar experiences of the fogging high angle periscope suggest a
design weakness which, if existing, must not be tolerated. Refit forces exert
every effort to exhaust, dry out and charge these periscopes with the latest equip-
ment and submarine crews hopefully polish the windows.
(b) A change in design to prevent the pin from cropping out of the main engine
fuel cut-off lever seems advisable. This casualty has happened before. (See para-
graph (K)).
(c) Steps are being taken to improve the venting around conning tower fairwater
during this refit, to shorten diving time. Commanding Officer states that his dives
have been slowed up over 10 seconds since the addition of ballistic protection.
(d) From available information, all submarines fitted with hydraulic outer door
must build up some pressure in the tubes, when at periscope depth, before the hydrau-
lic feature will crack the doors open. This materially lengthens the time required
to accomplish the final step of opening the doors for firing. Further investigation
is being made.
(e) Defects will be corrected during normal refit period. The bent periscope
is being shipped to PEARL and will be replaced by a spare.

4. Commander Submarine Division One Hundred One congratulates TULLIBEE
on its damage to the enemy during the first war patrol. The experience gained
should pay dividends.

[SIGNATURE: K. G. HENSEL]
K. G. HENSEL.

Copy to:
CO TULLIBEE.

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CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE; Report of War Patrol Number ONE.

(A) PROLOGUE

     Commissioned at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California,
on February 15, 1943. Completed on April 3 and ready
for sea on April 6, 1943. Conducted machinery trials
and preliminary training in SAN FRANCISCO - SAN DIEGO
areas April 8 - 30, 1943. Accomplished minor repairs
and loaded at MARE ISLAND May 1 - 8, 1943. Departed
for PEARL May 8 and arrived May 15, 1943. Transferred
to Sub Base PEARL May 17 - 26 with readiness for sea on May 31,
1943. Numerous H.P. air fitting leaks developed
during training period and ship was docked twice to
effect repairs. Repairs not successful, ship unload-
ed and spent from June 3 to July 11, 1943, at Navy
Yard PEARL. During this period the H.P. air fittings
were renewed and the following alterations accomplish-
ed: (a) Installed ballistic protection around 3" gun
and bridge. (b) Replaced 4" gun with a 3" gun #1.
(c) Rerouted H.C. piping out of FBT's. (d) Placed
periscope in C.T. (e) Removed S.H. door. (f) Installed
new shaped gaskets in all H.B.T. vents. (g) Also accomplished
numerous other minor alterations. Sub Base PEARL
installed four .50 Cal. mounts on deck aft of the C.T.
fairwater and P.S. stowages for two .50 Cal. M.G.'s
and .50 Cal. ammunition in C.T. fairwater, and an air
conditioning unit in the C.T. Had a three day train-
ing period with readiness for sea July 19, 1943.

(B) NARRATIVE

July 19
     1300(vw) Departed PEARL and proceeded to JOHNSTON
     ISLAND in accordance with prescribed routing. Escort-
     ed by P.C. boat till dusk. Made trim dives enroute.

July 21
     1100(x) Arrived JOHNSTON ISLAND having been escorted
     in by a PBY. The trip from the 100 fathom curve to
     the harbor is disconcerting to a newcomer because the
     dark coral heads are clearly visible and the soundings
     jump from 9 to 5 fathoms at frequent intervals.
     Fueled, repaired bridge gyro repeater and made S.D.
     operative. 1400(x) Departed JOHNSTON for patrol area.
     Made trim dive, held battle surface and fired 3"/50
     Cal., 20 MM. and .50 Cal. M.G.'s. Escort departed at
     1700(x).

July 23
     1020(y) Took action directed in Comsubpac's
     (JULY) dispatch.

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CONFIDENTIAL

(C) WEATHER
No unusual weather conditions were noted in the area.
There were numerous showers and the glassy waters were only
occasionally ruffled by light breezes.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION
Tidal currents noted as set forth on Pilot Chart.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
No navigational aids were sighted.

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No. | Time & Date | Lat. Long. | Types | Initial Range | Est.Cour & Speed | How Contact | Remarks
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1. | 0630(M) | 2°-31' N | AK and PC | 14,000 | 135° 9 K | P | AK similar to ONI
| July 28 | 172°-38' E | | | | | | 208J Page 50.
2. | 1315(M) | 3°-08' N | SS | 1,500 | ? | SD & P | Periscope sighted
| July 29 | 169°-15' E | | | | | | by OOD, Lookout &
| | | | | | | | Periscope Watch.
3. | 1037(L) | 8°-43'N | Patrol Boat | 10,000 | 160° ? | P | Killer Type
| Aug. 4 | 149°-35'E | | | | | |
4. | 2355(L) to | 8°-37'N | ? (DD) | 10,500 | 200°,15-16K | R & | 5 or 6 ships bel-
| 0018(L) | 149°-24'E | | | | SOUND | ieved to be DD's.
| Aug. 4 & 5 | | | | | | |
5. | 0102(L) | 8°-28'N | ? | 17,200 | 090° 16.K | R | Large Ship.
| Aug. 5 | 149°-22'E | | | | | | Several Lights
6. | 0152(L) | 8°-28'N | ? | ? | ? | SN | Blv. to be Patrol
| Aug. 5 | 149°-25'E | | | | | | Boat Line
| | | | | | | | AK's 4-6,000 tons.
7. | 1506(L) | 11°-48'N | 3 AK & Escort | 15,000 | 150° 8 K | P | Patrol vessel.
| Aug. 10 | 147°-34'E | | | | | | AK's 4-5,000 tons.
8. | 0819(L) | 12°-57'N | Trawler | 9,000 | 340° 9 K | P | Escort Yacht Type.
| Aug. 12 | 147°-20'E | | | | | |
9. | 1318(L) | 9°-26'N | 3 AK & Escort | 25,000 | 140° 10 K | SD |
| Aug. 14 | 147°-26'E | | | | | |
10. | 2223(L) | 9°-14'N | Patrol Vessel | 4,000 | ? | SN | 2 AK's may
| Aug. 14 | 147°-22'E | | | | | | have been Nav. Aux.'s.
11. | 1900(L) | 10°-09'N | 2 DD - 5 AK | 17,000 | 350°T 9 K | P |
| Aug. 22 | 147°-25'E | | | | | |
12. | 1500(L) | 11°-45'N | Patrol Boat | 4,000 | 000°T 20K | P | Fired 2 Torpedoes
| Aug. 26 | 147°-44'E | | | | | | at us.
13. | 1225(L) | 14°-25'N | SS | 800 | ? | SD |
| Sept. 2 | 152°-41'E | | | | | |

[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]
(F) SHIP CONTACTS

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No. | Time & Date | Lat. & Long. | Types | Initial Range & Speed | Est. Course & Speed | How Contact | Remarks
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1. | 0930(M) | 70-06'N | ? | 22 M. | ? | R | Not Sighted.
   | July 26 | 178-06'E | | | | |
2. | 1219(M) | 60-30'N | ? | 12 M. | Course ? | R | Not Sighted.
   | July 26 | 178-18'E | | | 250-300K | | Dropped 3 Bombs.
3. | 6640(M) | 20-31'N | Single Wing | 6 M. | ? | P | Air Cover For
   | July 28 | 172-38'E | Land Plane | | | | AK
4. | 0825(L) | 10-09'N | Single Low Wi- | 5 M. | 110°T | P |
   | Aug. 22 | 147-06E | ng Float Plane | | | Speed ? | |
5. | 1250(L) | 80-41'N | ? | 6 M. | ? | R | Not Sighted.
   | Aug. 24 | 147-28'E | | | | |
6. | 0928(L) | 14-10'N | Single Wing | 6 M. | 060°T | SD | Not Picked Up
   | Sept. 2 | 152-05'E | Twin Engine | | | Speed ? | | By Radar.
   | | | Bomber | | | |
7. | 1323(M) | 24-55'N | ? | 20 M. | 000°T | SD | Large Plane.
   | Sept. 6 | 179-50'E | | | | Speed ? | |

[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]
(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS:

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CONFIDENTIAL
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. TWO PATROL NO. ONE
Time 0218 ZEBRA Date 14 August 1943 Lat. 9-26N Long. 147-26E

Target Data - Damage Inflicted
Description:
The target was a medium sized AK in convoy with two
other AK's and one patrol yacht. The contact was first made by
sighting smoke on the horizon from the bridge. There was a
slight ripple on the sea. It was raining but the visibility was
fair.

Ships Sunk: NONE.

Ships Damaged or Probably Sunk: NONE.

Damage Determined By: - - - - - I-IV

Target Draft 20 ft. Course 097° Speed 10 kt. Range 2500 yd.

Own Ship Data
Speed 3 kt. Course 149° Depth 65 ft. Angle 2° D.

Fire Control and Torpedo Data
Type Attack:
The approach and attack were made by the regular
fire control party using periscope and TDC with the constant
bearing method. The spread was introduced by using the gyro
angle offset dial on the TDC.

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CONFIDENTIAL
U.S.S. TULLIBEE * TORPEDO ATTACK NO. [HANDWRITTEN: THREE.] PATROL NO. [HANDWRITTEN: ONE.]
Time 0757 ZEBRA Date 22 August 1943 Lat. 10-09N Long. 147-25E

Target Data - Damage Inflicted

Description:
This attack was made on a 5,000 ton coal burning AK
very similar to the Saipan Maru (ONI 208-J Page 62). This
vessel was in convoy with four other ships and escorts by two
Fubuki class Hibiki group destroyers (ONI 41-42). One ship was
an AK or AR of 7,000 or 8,000 tons, one was a small (3,000 ton)
passenger freighter possibly an AP, and the other two were med-
ium sized AK's.

Contact was first made by sighting the smoke of the
convoy over the horizon through the periscope (submerged). The
sea was a flat calm and visibility was excellent. This contact
was made in approximately the same place as that in attack
number two.

Ships Sunk: NONE

Ship Damaged or Probably Sunk: ONE (1) AK - 5,000 tons - Similar
to Saipan Maru type by one (1) torpedo hit.

Damage Determined By:
A torpedo explosion heard by sound operators
and all hands 1 min. 43 sec. after first torpedo was
fired. For the next 20 min. definite sounds associated with a breaking up
of a ship were heard on the sound gear and through
the hull. These sounds may have came from the target of attack
number four. It was not possible to observe results through the periscope
because of anti-submarine activities.

Target Draft 15 ft. Course 300° Speed 10 kt. Range 2,500 yds.

Own Ship Data

Speed 1.5 kt. Course 040° Depth 62 ft. Angle 1° D.

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack:
The approach and attack were made by the regular
fire control party using the periscope and TDC with the constant
bearing method. The spread was applied by using the gyro angle
offset dial on the TDC.

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- ATT - ATTACK NO. THREE (con't)

| CATEGORY          | # SIX   | # FIVE  | # FOUR  |
| :| :------ | :------ | :------ |
| Tubes Fired       | 71½ P   | 71 P    | 77 P    |
| Track Angle       | 8½ R    | 9 R     | 3 R     |
| Gyro Angle        | 10 ft.  | 10 ft.  | 10 ft.  |
| Depth Set         | high    | high    | high    |
| Power             | miss    | hit     | miss    |
| Hit or Miss       | no      | no      | no      |
| Erratic           | XIV-3A  | XIV-3A  | XIV-3A  |
| Mark Torpedo      | 24031   | 24029   | 24026   |
| Serial No.        | VI-1    | VI-1    | VI-1    |
| Mark Exploder     | 2271    | 1521    | 3223    |
| Serial No.        |         | Contact Only |         |
| Actuation Set     | no      | contact | no      |
| Actuation Actual  | XVI     | XVI     | XVI     |
| Mark Warhead      | 962

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CONFIDENTIAL
U.S.S. TULLIBEE - TORPEDO ATTACK NO. FOUR. PATROL NO. ONE.

Time 0758 ZEBRA Date 22 August 1943 Lat. 10-09N Long. 147-25E

Target Data - Damage Inflicted

Description:
  This was the second attack on the same convoy coming
  immediately after the third attack. The target was a 7,000 to
  8,000 ton AK or AR painted warcolor. The target of the third
  attack was to the left and closer to the TULLIBEE. There were
  two other AK's parallel to and on the far side of the target.
  Further to the right and inside of the target was a Fubuki class
  group destroyer (ONI 41-42), and still further to the right
  was another small (3,000 ton) passenger freighter. The exact
  location at the time of the attack of a second destroyer of the
  same class is not known.
  Contact was made first by sighting the smoke of the
  convoy over the horizon through the periscope (submerged). The
  sea was a flat calm and visibility was excellent. This contact
  was made in approximately the same place as that in attack number
  two.

Ship Sunk: ONE (1) - AK or AR of 7,000 to 8,000 tons by two (2)
  torpedo hits.

Ships Damaged or Probably Sunk: NONE.

Damage Determined By:
  Two explosions were heard by the sound oper-
  ators and various members of the crew. The first occurred 1 min.
  58 sec. after firing the first torpedo of this attack and the
  second was heard shortly there after. For the next 20 min.
  definite sounds associated with the breaking up of a ship were
  heard on the sound gear and through the hull. It was not possible
  to observe results through the periscope because of anti-submarine
  activity. Several hours after the attack miscellaneous wreckage
  including over 1,000 empty 50 gallon oil drums was found floating
  in the water.

Target Draft 20 ft. Course 310° Speed 10 kt. Range 3,000 yds.

Own Ship Data

Speed 1.5 kt. Course 040° Depth 62 ft. Angle 1° D.

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack:
  The approach and attack were made by the regular
  fire control party using periscope and TDC with the constant
  bearing method. The spread applied by using the gyro angle off-
  set dial on the TDC.

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CONFIDENTIAL
ATTACK NO. FOUR (con't)

| | # THREE | # TWO | # ONE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Angle | 85 P | 89 P | 92 P |
| Gyro Angle | 5 R | 1 R | 2 L |
| Depth Set | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
| Power | high. | high. | high. |
| Hit or Miss | hit | hit | miss |
| Erratic | no | no | no |
| Mark Torpedo | XIV-3A | XIV-3A | XIV-3A |
| Serial No. | 23093 | 24070 | 22718 |
| Mark Exploder | VI-1 | VI-1 | VI-1 |
| Serial No. | 2164 | 6624 | 17854 |
| Actuation Set | Contact Only | | |
| Actuation Actual | contact | contact | no |
| Mark Warhead | XVI | XVI | XVI |
| Serial No. | 1216 | 4682 | 200 |
| Explosive | TPX | TNT | TNT |
| Firing Interval | 10 seconds. | | |
| Type Spread | 2

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CONFIDENTIAL
(I) MINES.

No mines or mining operations were noted.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS.

Escorts in general did more listening than pinging.
All echo ranging heard had a frequency of 19 KC s.
The unusual sound heard coming from the escort sear-
ching for us after the attack on August 10 is des-
cribed in the words of the soundmen since it may
indicate some new type of sound gear. "During the
attack on a convoy and later depth charging a strange
noise was observed. This noise was similar to a
bunch of marbles rolling around on a tin roof, but
it is difficult to describe the exact sound. How-
ever,
it is believed that it might be some sort of new
sounding or ranging device as it was turned on and
off at intervals; and whenever it was turned off the
escort vessel would then start to ping with his echo
ranging equipment, then drop another charge. This
noise was unlike anything previously heard by either
sound operator (both experienced men). The sound
was very broad and could be heard for about 30 to 40
degrees on the dial of the receiver." During the
approach pings were heard coming from the direction
of the maximum sound level of the buzzer when heard.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE.

ENGINEERING:

On July 26, 1943, #3 main engine failed to stop
immediately when submerging, blew miscellaneous
gaskets and filled the engine room with smoke. It
finally stopped after about 3 minutes and after the
boat had been surfaced. Investigation revealed that
the hardened wear pin (Pc. 102) in the fuel cut-off
lever (Pc. 99) loosened and dropped out of its
socket (Fairbanks-Morse Mfg. Print #15-AF9B-48664).
This prevented the fuel racks from being completely
closed with the throttle in the stop position.
Repairs were accomplished by enlarging the fuel cut-
out lever pin hole 1/32" by drilling from rear side
to a depth of 1/16" below end of the pin. The small
end of the pin was then heated slightly and peened,
spreading it over the enlarged shoulder. The cas-
ualty was caused by faulty design and the manufac-
urer should provide some sort of locking device to
prevent the wear pin from loosening and dropping out
of its socket. If this hardened pin had dropped into
the gears the engine would have been put out of com-
mission for the duration of the patrol.

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CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE; Report of War Patrol Number ONE.

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE; Report of War Patrol Number ONE.

(M) RADAR (S.J.) - (con't)

Frequent contacts on rain squalls (up to 8,000 yards)
provided a constant check on the operation of the set.
On one occassion a pattern on the cathode ray tube
screen which was at first thought to be radar inter-
ference turned out to be increased "noise level" in
the set caused by intermittent operation of the exhaust
fan in the transmitter unit.

(N) SOUND GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS:

Sound gear performed satisfactorily. The cables
to the JK-QC and QE heads parted near the shafts but
were repaired by ship's force. The power operation
of both heads is noisy and the gears and couplings
will have to be checked and the noise eliminated.
Sound conditions were good to excellent. Screws were
heard at 12,000 yards and pinging over 16,000 yards.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS:

Density layers were noted between 250 and 350 feet
in this area. It was necessary to flood in from 500
to 3,000 pounds in order to maintain trim. Tempera-
ture inversions of 4 to 8 degrees consistently app-
eared between 260 and 320 feet.

(P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY:

Health of all hands was excellent. One man spent
one day on the Binnacle List for "tonsilitis acute"
and other than this a few minor cuts and abrasions
and a few light cases of heat rash were treated.

The food was adequate, balanced, well prepared and
the labors of our commissary personnel were much ap-
preciated especially for the excellent pies, cakes,
cookies, and pastries they turned out. The ice cream
maker installed by Navy Yard, PEARL turned out a fine
product which all hands enjoyed very much. This device
should be placed on all boats.

The temperature in the boat throughout the patrol
averaged 88° F, varying from 85° F. to 90° F. The
air conditioning plant maintained the humidity at
a level that it was comfortable below decks. The small
air conditioning unit installed in the conning tower
by Sub Base, PEARL worked beautifully and changed the
conning tower from a hot spot to the coolest place on
the boat.

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A16-3(5)
SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
SUBORDINATE COMMAND, NAVY No. 1504. An
Serial 063
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
September 9, 1943.

CONFIDENTIAL
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO TULLIBEE Conf SS284/
A16-3 Ser. 010 of 9-6-43.

From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet,
Subordinate Command, Navy No. 1504.
To : The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
(2) The Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number
One.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of the
Commander Submarine Division One Hundred One.

2. The chance to attack an important enemy task
force was missed because the TULLIBEE stayed deep for 33 min-
utes after being forced down by the screen; this was suffici-
ent time for the larger ships to get by. Had the TULLIBEE
come up to radar depth after the destroyer screen passed, he
no doubt would have picked up the task force in time to de-
liver an attack from a favorable position.

3. It is recommended that the TULLIBEE be credi-
ted with the following damage to the enemy:

SUNK

1 AK or AR 7,000 tons.

DAMAGED

1 AK 5,000 tons.

[SIGNATURE: C.W. Styer]
C. W. STYER.

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SUBMARINE DIVISION ONE HUNDRED ONE
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
8 September 1943.

FB5-101/A16-3
Serial 059
CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO TULLIBEE conf. ltr. SS264/
A16-3 ser. 010 of 9/6/43.

From: Commander Submarine Division One Hundred One.
To: Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, Subordinate
Command, MIDWAY.
(2) Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
(3) Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number One.

1. TULLIBEE First War Patrol extended from 19 July to 6 September
1943. Twenty-seven of the 49 days were spent in the patrol area in western
Carolines.

2. In addition to probably sighting a periscope, and on another oc-
casion probably having an enemy submarine fire two torpedoes at TULLIBEE north
of TRUK, there were five worthwhile contacts. The first, an AK on 28 July, could
not be closed to reasonable firing range before it entered harbor. The submarine
dived in their midst and later made contact on one or two heavier ships which had gone by in the meantime. Ap-
parently TULLIBEE'S presence was suspected, from the several signal lights seen
by radar and later by sight. The submarine dived in their midst and later made
contact on one or two heavier ships which had gone by in the meantime. Ap-
parently TULLIBEE'S presence was suspected, from the several signal lights seen
in the group which would have required all the skill of a masterly approach organization. TULLIBEE stayed
deep too long and learned the lesson that there is little else more difficult to acquire than the ability to
track one target while conducting radar sweeps for others, to approximate to determine
the various ships in the Task Force or convoy, to shift targets, and to determine
the enemy's disposition early and again after a zig. The PPI screens will simplify
many of the difficulties. This occasion was the first that TULLIBEE had met in
training or on patrol in which more than one target was present.

Attack No. 1 (10 August): A daylight attack on 3 escorted AKs.
Three torpedoes should have produced at least 1 hit at close range. Too deep a
depth setting probably caused the misses. The periscope was struck by one AK
just after the first torpedo was fired at another. Sea was glassy and periscope
handling was the most difficult. Escort occasionally operated what sounded like the
"hammer" of an acoustic sweep, heard very loud on the sound gear, not heard
through the hull.

Attack No. 2 (14 August): The three torpedoes missed because target
in convoy of 3 AKs sighted tracks and evaded. Run was 2800 yards because submarine
remained deep too long when under-running the escort. Convoy was headed for exten-
sive and very shallow banks which made a night chase unwise.

-1-

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SUBMARINE DIVISION ONE HUNDRED ONE                               st
                                                Care of Fleet Post Office;
                                                San Francisco, California,
                                                8 September 1943.

FB5-101/A16-3

Serial 059

C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

Subject:        U.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number One.

                Attack No. 3 (22 August): A well-conducted daylight attack on two
vessels of a 5 ship convoy escorted by 2 DDs. Sea was again flat. The first tor-
pedo was fired at the leading target and the second target 45 seconds after opening fire at the first.
From three torpedoes fired at each, 1 hit was heard on first and 2 hits were
heard on second ship, timed properly. Sounds considered to be breaking up no-
ises were plainly heard through the hull for seven minutes, and hundreds of oil drums,
some planks, and debris resembling hatch covers were found at the spot less than
five hours later.

                3.      Material:

                (a) No. 2 periscope (1.414 H.A.) was slow in clearing. For this reason No. 1
was used until it was raised. Upon reaching port No. 2 periscope showed no pressure
drop. The many similar experiences of the fogging high angle periscope suggest a
design weakness which, if existing, must not be tolerated. Refit forces must
every effort to dry out and charge these periscopes with the latest equip-
ment and submarine crews hopefully polish the windows.
                (b) A change in design to prevent the pin from dropping out of the main engine
fuel cut-out lever seems advisable. This casualty has happened before. (See para-
graph (K)).
                (c) Steps are being taken to improve the venting around conning tower fairwater
during this refit, to shorten diving time. Commending Officer states that his dives
have been slowed up over 10 seconds since the addition of ballistic protection.
                (d) From available information, all submarines fitted with hydraulic outer door
must build up some pressure in the tubes, when at periscope depth, before the hydrau-
lic feature will crack the doors open. This materially lengthens the time required
to accomplish the final step of opening the doors for firing. Further investigation
is being made.
                (e) Defects will be corrected during normal refit period. The bent periscope
is being shipped to PEARL and will be replaced by a spare.

                4.      Commander Submarine Division One Hundred One congratulates TULLIBEE
on its damage to the enemy during the first war patrol. The experience gained
should pay dividends.

                                                                [SIGNATURE: K. G. Hensel]
                                                                K. G. HENSEL.

Copy to:
CO TULLIBEE.

[HANDWRITTEN: 5]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5]

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SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET

FF12-10/A16-3(5)/(16)                                  Care of Fleet Post Office,
Serial 01301                                            San Francisco, California.
                                                        18 September 1943
CONFIDENTIAL
                                                        [STAMP: 4 OCT 1943]
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to                                    [HANDWRITTEN: WJ16-3(23)/SS284]
TULLIBEE report of                                      [HANDWRITTEN: Ser No. 95794]
First War Patrol
                                                        [HANDWRITTEN: L-5]
COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 254
U.S.S. TULLIBEE - FIRST WAR PATROL.

From:       The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To :        The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via :       The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject:    U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS284) - Report of First War
            Patrol. (19 July to 6 September 1943)

1. This was the first war patrol of the TULLIBEE and
was conducted in the Caroline Islands.

2. The TULLIBEE succeeded in making three attacks on
the numerous contacts encountered. Fire control party errors,
made early in the patrol, were ironed out by the time the last
attack was made. This attack was a well conducted day periscope
one resulting in damage to the enemy.

3. This patrol is considered successful for the purpose
of combat insignia award.

4. Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, con-
gratulates the Commanding Officer, officers, and crew for the
following damage inflicted on the enemy:

                                SUNK

1 Freighter (Class unknown)                     7000 tons.

                                DAMAGED

1 Freighter (SAIPAN MARU Type)                  5000 tons.

                                                C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.
                                                [HANDWRITTEN, diagonal: finished-Ragan-File]
Distribution and authentication
on following page.

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DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY [HANDWRITTEN: 9/C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 1-26-67]
12 0933

SS254/A16-3
Serial ( 020 )
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
U.S.S. TULLIBEE CFB/gfr

From: The Commanding Officer, U.S.S. TULLIBEE.
To: The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: Official channels.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the second war patrol of this
vessel conducted in the area north of TAIWAN between the southern
islands of the RYUKYU and the CHINA coast during the period
26 September 1943 to 19 November 1943, is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: O. F. Brindle]
O. F. BRINDLE

FILMED
60378

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report on War Patrol Number TWO.
October 13 Attempted to close the convoy but at 0025(I) best
(Cont'd) position that we were able to attain gave us
two targets on tracks of 110° to 125° port,
3300 to 3700 yards and torpedo runs of 3600 to 4200
yards. The sea had a light swell but there
were no whitecaps so made the decision that to fire
under the existing circumstances we would probably
not hit the targets and the torpedo wakes would
be sighted and the targets could avoid and further
evade. We would let the convoy pull ahead then
surface and proceed on so. 0645(I) surfaced from battle
station. Sighted a 2 engine bomber, apparently
an escort for the convoy. Not being able to get
good shots at convoy for periscope observation, surfaced
at 1259(I) and proceeded to pull an "end run" at flank
speed. 1301(I) sighted a 2 engine bomber, apparently
an escort for the convoy. Not being able to get
good shots at convoy for periscope observation, surfaced
at 1259(I) and proceeded to pull an "end run" at flank
speed. 1312(I) sighted TSUGURU Maru bearing 310°
dist. at about 30 miles. Visibility certainly was
excellent and we all wondered how long we could run
down the convoy. 1322(I) S.D. contact at 22 miles.
Closed to 21 and found a little over 22 miles.
Probably was the convoy escort making a sweep.
Figured we had gotten sufficiently ahead of the
convoy and at 2030(I) slowed to one-third speed
and commenced patrolling in an area that we
thought was in the path of the convoy. Our luck
certainly was in not being forced to submerge by
planes or patrol boats during the day. Both S.J.
and S.D. were working beautifully as they were
getting the convoy at 25 miles! The moon was
almost full and the visibility extremely bright
but a surface. Z.I. due to the visibility.
Soundings ran from 23 to 30 fathoms. 2330(I)
S.J. contact at bearing 012°, dist at 12,000 yards.
Commenced tracking.

FIRST ATTACK

October 15 Radar picked out 12 surface targets so established
contact as the convoy we had been chasing. The
largest pip had 2 smaller pips close aboard. This
was the 1st ship sighted yesterday morning
of the escorts in charge. Selected this as our major
target. Target was zig-zagging between 200° and 250°.
At 0037(I) submerged to radar depth and went to battle
stations. The radar personnel did a marvelous job
keeping track of the multiple targets. 0053(I) targets
zigged away and it became apparent that we would have
to fire on the largest target. Range about
3200 yards and not too good a track. Due to the surface
haze could just make out the target in the periscope.
Took a look round and saw that we had good shots at
two ships in the nearer columns and that of one ship
was
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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE: Report of War Patrol Number TWO.
October 15 This proved fortunate because we bottomed as soon as
(Cont'd) we slowed down. The breaking up noises were extremely
loud through the hull. At 0114(I) received the first
of eleven depth charges, the last being at 0210(I).
Three of the charges were close, shook the ship
severely, sent paint chippings raining down on our
heads and bounced the ship up and down on the bottom.
Heard the last of the breaking up noises at 0121(I). Felt a
little lost without any sound gear but we could hear
the Jap screws through the hull. They passed over us
from stern to bow several times but apparently didn't
know that we were right under them. Heard a couple of
clanks on deck which gave rise to the unpleasant thought
that perhaps we would surface with depth charges on deck.
The poor sound conditions were definitely on our side.
Heard the last screws through the hull at 0250(I).
After bumping along the bottom in 170 to 210 feet of water
managed to regain a trim in 170 to 210 ft of water managed to regain a trim
at 0330(I).
Came up to 150 feet and lowered one sound gear. Heard
pinging astern but it didn't sound close. Made no
radar contact at 0355(I) and when we could pick
up on sound, surfaced at 0411(I) and cleared
the area at full speed. Expecting a thorough air search
of the vicinity, submerged at 0633(I) about 25 miles
northwest of [UNCLEAR: Shioya] [UNCLEAR: Saki]. Summarizing attack, one and
two is believed that we damaged an 8000 ton and
sank a 6000 ton and possibly damaged another ship
type unknown. 0650(I) Began hearing a series of dist-
ant depth charges or bombs. Searched the horizon
but could see no planes or splashes of dist-
ant charges kept getting closer so at 1044(I) com-
menced running at 90 feet between periscope or "scope".
1153(I) two charges exploded close enough to make the
ship. Thought that we might be leaving a trail of air
or oil bubbles but could see none through the "scope".
These two were the only close bombs and the last ones
were heard at 1555(I). Although we made no more per-
iscope observations it was evident that the
Japs were systematically bombing the area. The
bombs were heard during the day. The surface
water had been calm for over 12 hours and it is believed
that the slick left by our running at high speed probably
remained for hours after we had passed and it is believed
Japs followed our slick up to the point of submergence
and then commenced bombing our possible submerged
positions. 1836(I) Surfaced and proceeded to close the
Formosa coast.

October 16 0036(I) Radar contact bearing 320°T, distant 6700 yards.
Tracked this target for 7 miles and it was a patrol craft.

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.
October 15 would be very close. Went to periscope depth. Selected
(Cont'd) a large MP, plumb bow, counter stern, tall stack, coal
burning, laden AP, in the second column of the first
attack. Could not identify the ship but it was long
and it is believed that it displaced 7-8000 tons. It
was in high power at a range of 1600 yards. At 0057(I)
setup into the T.D.C. and started firing
three torpedoes from the bow tubes with a 105° port track
gyro angles at 0058-15(I). One torpedo
(I) correctly timed for a run of about 1800 yards.

SECOND ATTACK

As soon as firing was completed on the first attack
selected a heavily laden, MP, plumb bow,
counter stern, tall stack, coal burning AP of about 6000 tons that
still had the white band around the hull and O.S.U. markings,
in the near (port hand) column as our second target.
But not set up in the T.D.C. We swung to right rapidly
to reduce gyro angles and at a range of 1600 yards, 90
port track with small gyro angles commenced firing
three torpedoes from the bow tubes at 0100-25(I).
Second torpedo hit at 0100-53(I) and the third torpedo
hit at 0101-03(I) properly timed for a 600 yard run.
These torpedo hits at 600 yards shook the ship up con-
siderably. Minor explosions and breaking up noises
started immediately. Can't understand how the first
torpedo missed at this close range unless it ran
out of its initial dive soon enough but it is be-
lieved that it may have hit (possibly in the star-
board hand) column as it lit something at 0102-38(I)
which would correspond to a run of 3400 yards which
was about the distance from us to the third column of
ships. It is believed that the ship hit with two tor-
pedoes on this attack was about a 6000 tonner as only
half its length could be seen in the periscope field
in high power at a range of 600 yards. Control for torpedo
was too enthusiastic in venting the tubes and depth
control was lost after seeing the column of water and
smoke from the second torpedo hit. Sound conditions
were extremely bad and although pinging at
10,000 yards escorts were not heard until 600 yards!
In that we would have to run at standard speed to take
an observation and that we did not know where the escort
was and sound could not pick up anything
deep at 0104(I) and evade the inevitable depth charge
attack. Knowing that we didn't have much water under
us rigged in both sound heads and the Bendix as we went
down.

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12 0933
Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.

October 16 He apparently saw us too as he dodged our move.
(Cont'd) Maneuvered to avoid and finally got clear. At
Went through the area of last nights attack
a very large slick. 0603(I) Sighted a patrol
boat bearing 075°T distant 4700 yards. He sighted
the same time and headed for us. The range was
3600 yards before we began to pull away. It was
daylight and we can't figure out why he didn't
shoot at us. Pulled clear at flank speed and subm.
0712(I). 1145(I) Sighted a plane bearing 245°T distant
7 miles.

October 17 0206(I) Sighted a patrol boat bearing 185°T,
5 miles. Turned away from him but he started
belching smoke and he dodged for us. He
might be a DD, but evidently not because we avoided
him with flank speed. We certainly have
used the Fairbanks-Morse "horses" the last few
have noted possible "radar interference" several
on the SD during the past four nights. 1740(I) Sighted
two buoys about 50 yards apart having 5 foot
of the water and tipped by white rags in 26°-19'-45"N,
122°-25'-15"W.

October 18 1640(I) Sighted a patrol boat. This craft kept us from
surfacing until after dusk.

October 19 2200(I) Radar contact which faded at 5000 yards. 2208
(I) Sighted loom of SHIKOKU IS. (TUNGYUNG YU) light
bearing 335°T.

October 21 1002(I) Sighted a KAKITSU MARU patrol bomber bearing 210°T
distant 4 miles. Both periscopes are fogging
#1 periscope cannot be used in high power.

October 22 0525(I) Sighted TUNGYUNG YU light bearing 230°T
distant 15 miles, exhibiting normal characteristics
but of reduced brilliancy.

October 24 1257(I) Sighted a 3 masted Chinese Junk.

October 25 Running along 20 fathom curve between HAINAN IS. and
TISHIH LIENAO. Numerous Junks in sight all day.
1535(I) Sighted smoke and shortly afterwards
hearing pinging on 19 KC's. Sonarman tracking
Smoke resolved into a 7 ship convoy with three
Escorts were single stack DD's or PG's. MARU type
from an AK of about 3000 tons to an AO of about 10000
tons. Two escorts were flanking the AO and two in
the column nearest to the beach. Decided to
make attack after dark. Course on 300°T on 120°-
250°T were steered and the formation speed was 8 knots.

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. SULLIVAN - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.
October 25 1820(I) Lost sight of smoke. 1854(I) Surfaced and
(Cont'd) commenced on course at full speed. 2011(I) Made radar
contact bearing 183°T distant 15,800 yards. At 243°T
the convoy had split into two groups, one hugging the coast
other making for the PESCADORES ISLANDS. Decided to
overhaul and attack the latter group.

THIRD and FOURTH ATTACKS

The night was dark with varying visibility. The target
group was making 13 knots on a constant zig plan
running between 160°T and 190°T. As the periscope devel-
oped it became apparent that our target of attack
was the tanker and two escorts. Decided to make
attack and retire on the surface. We overhauled the
enemy and was in a good position to attack by 2210(I).
With the varying visibility sighted target at times
from 6500 yards to 7300 yards. Noticed a small rain
squall coming up and when it would screen our movements
headed in for attack at 2220(I). Decided to fire six
torpedoes. 2223(I) slowed to one-third speed. The
target became visible at 3500 yards and with the
ranges and T.D.T. bearings commenced firing at 2900
yards at 22-24-50(I) on a mean track of 70° port
yards to 2500 yards. Kept setting our speed up
after firing each torpedo so that a completion
of firing would find speed rung up. Three
torpedoes ran erratic. One torpedo ran straight
about 50 yards and then ran two others took
right angles. The other three ran normally.
The tracks of the torpedoes could easily be followed by
the phosphorescence. Turned away and opened
the track. At 22-27-02(I), from the bridge, one torp-
edo was seen to hit the target. This explosion was
heard and felt below decks. Opened to about 7000 yards
from the track then turned and paralleled the enemy.
The escorts had been zigging - one about 1000 yards
ahead of the tanker and the other about 1000 yards ast-
ern of her. Expected them to come after us but
they did not move over to port bow and port quarter.
Continued tracking and found that the target was now
zigging between 180°T and 200°T and that his speed had
only been reduced to 11 knots. At 2302(I) a large
explosion was heard and felt below decks. A white flash with
an inner red flash was seen in the direction of the
target. Probably was a depth charge. Reload-
ing four fish forward and decided to try to
get closer, fire the bow tubes, reverse course
stern tubes as we retired. The forward room
crew are to be commended in making this reload
in spite of the rolling of the ship in the sea
which made reloading a precarious proposition.

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Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.

October 25 Figured that a run around to the starboard side of the
(Cont'd) target would take too much time and in the visibil-
ity had decreased that we would be able to make anoth-
er attack from the port flank in spite of the con-
ditions of the escorts. At 2314(I) we had in
attack and slowed to two-thirds speed. The range
had decreased to 2600 yards the blurr of the target
could be seen. At 23-22-43(I) commenced swinging left
and firing four torpedoes on what we thought was
one of the two large targets. The torpedoes ran
about 80° port track and ranges of 1400 to 1000
yards. Two of these torpedoes broached shortly after
firing and were seen to run on the surface.
Commenced speeding up as soon as we started to
put on full left rudder at the completion. By this
time the target became clearly visible and it was
evident that he must have zigged towards us. At the
time that we started firing because his angle on the
bow appeared to be 30° port. Also at this time we
saw an escort a little forward of our starboard
beam and close aboard with a 10° port angle on the
bow. The lookouts later told us that they had seen the escort
for some time and had been yelling at us but due to our
concentration on the firing we hadn't heard them. They
reported that they could not get the escort in the
field of their 7x50 binoculars. She must have been
600 yards from us when we dove. Needless to say there
was a mad scramble getting below and in the conning
tower it seemed as if we would never get under although
our diving time was probably normal. We expected a
hail of depth charges while going down but as a stand-
ard practice, the rudder was put amidships when we
dove and apparently as we were going from 100 to 150
feet we ran under the target which crossed upon the
escort. At 2330(I) we received one close depth charge
which shook the ship severely and broke a few lights
but did no other damage. When we slowed for silent
running we started bouncing up to the surface and fin-
ally caught her at 110 feet by flooding auxiliary and
negative after which we nosed along the bottom at 2.0
feet (sound heads and Bendini rig in). They must
have been about 12000 pounds over the trim we had
dropped. While we were going down personnel in the
forward torpedo room reported an explosion but it was
not noted in the conning tower.

October 26 0105(I) Regained trim, came up to 150 feet and lowered
sound heads. Discovered that we had about 12000 pounds
over the trim we had had off the
coast. Periscope depth at 0124(I). Noted a flash on bearing 180° similar to one
heard at 2302(I). Came to radar depth and we
reported all clear, surfaced at 0136(I).

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(F) Report of War Patrol Number TWO.
CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE
(F) SHIP CONTACTS:

| No. | Time & Date | Lat. & Long. | Types | Initial Range | Est. Course & Speed | How Con't | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2330(I) | 29°-14'N | ? | 5 Mi. | ? | SN | Probably Fishing or |
| | Oct. 3 | 157°-13'E | | | | | Small Patrol Craft. |
| 2. | 1730(I) | 25°-50'N | 3 Island | 6 Mi. | Various | P | Probably a "Q" |
| | Oct. 11 | 127°-43'E | Freighter | | | | Ship. |
| 3. | 0700(I) | 26°-47'N | 9 AK's & AP's, | 8 Mi. | Zigs Between | P | MINEKAZE Tp.DD's. |
| | Oct. 14 | 121°-15'E | 3 DD's | | | 200° & 210° | | MARUS - 3-17,000 tons. |
| 4. | 2355(I) | 24°-35'N | 12 Ships. | 6 Mi. | Zigs Between | R | Same Group as |
| | Oct. 15 | 120°-31'E | | | | 200° & 250° | | Contact No. 3 |
| 5. | 0038(I) | 24°-33'N | Patrol Boat | 3.5 Mi. | Various | R | |
| | Oct. 16 | 120°-23'E | | | | | |
| 6. | 0603(I) | 25°-37'N | Patrol Boat | 2.5 Mi. | Various | SN | |
| | Oct. 16 | 120°-37'E | | | | | |
| 7. | 0206(I) | 26°-33'N | Patrol Boat | 5 Mi. | Various | SN | |
| | Oct. 17 | 121°-47'E | | | | | |
| 8. | 1640(I) | 26°-05'N | Patrol Boat | 6 Mi. | Various | P | |
| | Oct. 18 | 121°-51'E | | | | | |
| 9. | 2202(I) | 27°-05'N | Patrol Boat | 2.5 Mi. | Various | R | |
| | Oct. 19 | 121°-06'E | | | | | |
| 10. | 1535(I) | 27°-09'N | 1 AO, 6 AK's, | 10 Mi. | Zigs Between | T P | 7 Ship Convoy with |
| | Oct. 25 | 121°-07'E | 3 PG's or DD's. | | | 120° & 250° | | 3 Escorts. |
| 11. | 2011(I) | 26°-41'N | 1 AO, 2 PG's or | 7.5 Mi. | Zigs Between | T R | Part of Convoy of |
| | Oct 25 | 120°-56'E | DD's. | | | 160° & 190° | | Contact #10. |

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.
U.S.S. TULLIBEE TORPEDO ATTACK NO. TWO
Time 1600 ZBR. Date 15 Oct. 1943. Lat. 24-35N Long. 120-31E.

Target Data - Damage Inflicted

Description: Target was a medium large heavily laden AP whose
estimated length was over 400 feet as less than half of the ship
could be seen in the periscope field in high-power at 600 yards.
It had a mast, medium height funnel, mast, plumb bow, one
one deck composite and had a white band painted around hull and
OSK stack markings similar to TACOMA MARU, page 165 of ONI-208J.

Ships Sunk: ONE (1) AP of about 6,000 tons.

Ships Damaged or Probably Sunk: ONE (1) (see note on following
page).

Damage Determined By: Two (2) torpedo hits, one of which was seen,
and extremely loud breaking up sounds which were heard through the
hull for 20 minutes after the attack. TPI explosions shook this
ship severely.

Target Draft 26 ft Course 250°T Speed 9.5 kts. Range 600 yds.

Own Ship Data

Speed 4 kts. Course 335°T Depth 62 ft. Angle 2° dive.

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack: Approach and attack made by the regular fire control
party. In the bright moonlight the periscope was used to attain
ranges and bearings which were fed into the T.D.C. Spread was
applied by using the offset dial on the T.D.C.

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CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO
U.S.S. TULLIBEE TORPEDO ATTACK NO. TWO PATROL NO. TWO.

|                               | # FOUR      | # FIVE      | # SIX       |
|||||
| Tubes Fired                   | 6 PLUS      | 2           | 2           |
| Track Angle                   | 82.7 ?      | 96.6 ?      | 94 ?        |
| Gyro Angle                    | 011.3       | 007.4       | 000         |
| Depth Set                     | 10 ft.      | 10 ft.      | 10 ft.      |
| Power                         | high        | high        | high        |
| Hit or Miss                   | (note)      | hit         | hit         |
| Erratic                       | no          | no          | no          |
| Mark Torpedo                  | XIV-3.      | XIV-3.      | XIV-3.      |
| Serial No.                    | 24364       | 23934       | 23376       |
| Mark Exploder                 | VI-1        | VI-1        | VI-1        |
| Serial No.                    | 17620       | 6151        | 6731        |
| Actuation Set                 | Contact     | Contact     | Contact     |
| Actuation Actual              | None        | Contact     | Contact     |
| Mark Warhead                  | XVI         | XVI         | XVI         |
| Serial No.                    | 682         | 5327        | 10479       |
| Explosive                     | TX          | TX          | TX          |
| Firing Interval               | 9 second.   |             |             |
| Type Spread                   | 1-1/4° divergent. |             |             |
| Sea Conditions                | Calm - light swell. |             |             |
| Overhaul Activity             | Unsatisfactory. |             |             |

Remarks: First torpedo missed the target at which it was aimed
but exploded after running 2'-13" which corresponds to a run of
3400 yards. It is believed that it may have hit a ship in the
third column of the convoy as this column was about 300 yards
from this ship. The ships in this column (other than the large
one) displaced 4,000 to 6,000 tons and were combination AK-AP's.

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Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.

U.S.S. TULLIBEE: TORPEDO ATTACK ON ENEMY SURFACE VESSEL NO. TWO.
Time 2225 ZEBRA. Date Oct 25, 1943. Lat. 28-11 N. Long. 121-02 E.

Target Data - Damage Inflicted
Description: Target was an AO of 9-10,000 tons escorted by two
PG's or DD's. Target similar to either of those on page 264,
267 or 269 ONI-208J.

Ships Sunk: NONE.

Ships Damaged or Probably Sunk: ONE (1) AO of about 9,000 tons.
Target not positively identified hence the 9,000 tons which is
about a mean for AO's.

Damage Determined By: Seeing and hearing one hit properly timed.
Target speed slowed from 13 to 11 knots.

Target Draft 28 ft. Course 175°T Speed 13 kts. Range 25-2900 yds.

Own Ship Data
Speed 12-15 kts. Course 270-281°T Depth 17 ft. Angle 0

Fire Control and Torpedo Data
Type Attack: Surface radar attack. Used the T.B.T. for bearings
during attack purse. ... broached and retired on the surface.

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Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.

U.S.S. TULLIBEE TORPEDO ATTACK NO. FOUR PATROL NO. TWO.
Time 2324 ZEBRA Date 25 Oct.1943. Lat. 26-01N Long. 121-03E.

Target Data - Damage Inflicted
Description: Same target as attack number three.

Ships Sunk: NONE.

Ships Damaged or Probably Sunk: NONE.

Damage Determined By: -----

Target Draft 28 ft. Course 160°T Speed 11 kt. Range 10-1400 yds.

Own Ship Data
Speed 9 kt. Course 310 to 292°T Depth 17 ft. Angle 0

Fire Control and Torpedo Data
Type Attack: Surface attack - radar. Used T.B.T. bearings during
attack phase. Firing conducted from the surface but was forced to
submerge shortly after firing.

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Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO

(I) MINES:

     No mining activity was noted.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS:

     The two convoys sighted on this patrol each had three
     escorts and it was noted that two of the escorts flank-
     ed the most valuable ship in each convoy both day and
     night.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE:

     ELECTRICAL:

     STORM DAMAGE - (a) Mark 7 master gyro put out of comm-
     ission by water grounding out the terminal block in
     the base of the binacle. (b) Mark 9 auxiliary gyro
     put out of commission by water grounding out its motor
     generator and by losing the mercury from the sensitive
     element flotation bowl. It appears that a roll of 22°
     will spill this mercury and this is a very unsatisfact-
     ory design feature for a submarine gyro compass. (c)
     #1 turbo blow controller grounded out by water dripp-
     ing from control room deck. (d) Water pouring on the
     bakelite plate at the supply switch to #2 H.P. air
     compressor motor caused a current carrying ground which
     arced and burned out the leads. (e) Water draining
     down the cables of #2 I.C. motor generator grounded
     out the shunt field of the motor end of the machine in
     the speed regulator. (f) Drain pump motor grounded
     by dripping water. (g) Water splashed on 1 M.C. panel
     causing a small fire and put system out of commission.
     All of the gear damaged by the storm was repaired by
     October 11. Most of the above casualties were caused
     by water dripping down from the control room deck. To
     prevent a recurrence of similar casualties it is re-
     quested that holes in the control room deck be plugged
     and that a grating be installed at the base of the
     ladder to the conning tower and a water tight pan with
     a lead to the bilge be installed below the grating in
     the overhead of the pump room.
     The lower limit switch of #2 periscope gives cont-
     inual trouble by jamming so that the only way the scope
     can be lowered is by using the "Emergency Lower"
     button.
     Wash water entered the washing machine motor and
     placed the washing machine out of commission for the
     entire patrol as no motor spares are carried.

[HANDWRITTEN: 27]

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Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.

ELECTRICAL - Continued.

#1 main motor circulating water pump is excess-
ively noisy. A bent armature shaft was repaired on
this motor during last refit.

MACHINERY:

At 0200(I) October 26, 1943 while retiring at full
speed from the scene of attacks # 3 & 4 a noise was
heard coming from # 3 main engine. The engine was
stopped and investigation revealed that the Scavenging
air blower was wrecked and in that no spares were on
board the engine would be out of commission for the
remainder of the patrol. This engine had been run a
total of 1,252 hours prior to this casualty. The exact
cause was not determined, but it may have been due to
(a) faulty impeller castings, (b) a hard object falling
into the impeller chamber, (c) or friction between the
after ends of the impellers and the back plate. A
close depth charge had been received after the attacks
which may have knocked something loose or caused some
misalignment.

The propellors of this vessel are very noisy.
They "sing" at all speeds except 50 rpm. The port
propellor has a bad nick which caused it to swish at
75 rpm and above. The "swish" can be heard through
the hull and on the sound gear. The starboard propellor
also starts to "swish" at 95 rpm. It is requested
that this vessel be docked, the propellors repaired to
stop the swish and modified so that they will not
"sing" below 90 rpm.

HULL:

Both periscopes fogged during the patrol. At times
the fogging was serious enough to prevent use of the
scopes. Fogging was not consistent and was generally
worse in afternoons. Head and sanitary tank sea valves
gave continuous trouble by leaking.

ORDNANCE:

Could not remove torpedo #3851 from tube #10 for
routine. Finally forced it out and found that one of
the screws securing the guide stud to the torpedo had
stripped threads and that the head of the screw had
jammed in the tube guide slot. Dressed down scores in
guide slot.

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Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.
(L) RADIO:

    D.C. receiver used to guard 500 KC during patrol and
    several "AAA" messages were received. A short between
    one I.F. stage coil and ground was located and removed.

    RAL receiver. Frequency selector band 9 has lost
    sensitivity.

    RAK receiver operated normally and had no part failures.
    This same comment applies to the RBO and TBL.

    Frequency Meter. One #83 tube failed upon completion of
    normal life period.

    Antennas. The port wing and high antenna lead ins
    parted at the antenna lead in insulator. This also
    happened on the last patrol.

(M) RADAR:

    S.D.
        Total operating time: 865 hours.
        Operating time since refit: 395 hours.
        Part failures:
            Tube failures: One pair of 801A-L's (230 hours).
                           Three 9001's (operating time normal).
        The overall performance during the patrol was very
        good. Plane contacts were from 16 to 22 miles, none
        of which were sighted from the bridge. Land contacts
        were made at maximum range indicated by the cathode
        ray tube screen.

    S.J.
        Total operating time: 1,283 hours.
        Operating time since refit: 500 hours.
        Part failures: (1) During refit period both blower
        impellers were replaced with modified home made impell-
        ers which were badly out of balance. Immediate result
        was excessive amount of noise and vibration caused by
        blowers. Eventually the vibration caused so much wear
        on the blower motor bearings and brushes that one fail-
        ed completely and the other had to be repaired. Un-
        desirable electrical effect of this condition was a
        definite increase of noise level in the receiver.

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(U) REMARKS:

With the fire control equipment now or shortly to
be available to submarines it is believed that a set
up similar to the destroyer C.I.C. would be most adv-
antageous to us. In this C.I.C. we should have a D.R.
tracer, plotting board and remote P.P.I. At present
the only space available for a CIC is the control room.
A far better place would be the conning tower for
compactness and efficiency of communications. If it
is structurally possible, lengthening the conning tower
6' to 8' in these boats would provide adequate space
for the C.I.C. The idea of having it in the conning
tower being that the executive officers could control
the C.I.C. and at the same time keep track of the
T.D.C. radar, and sound operators. It is believed
that with such a set up we could have the most effici-
ent control for fighting the submarine either surface
or submerged.

The following are some additional notes that
should have appeared under sections (L) and (M): The
S.J. radar was out of commission while returning from
patrol area, chiefly, because of the difficulty experienced
in tuning a new magnetron without the presence of some
object from which echoes could be received.

Radio reception and transmission: While in the
patrol area the Japs jamming activity was quite eff-
ective especially during the first submarine broadcast
broadcast each evening. The jamming obscured several
shore station "Go Aheads" for 40 minutes prior to
sending the one message while in our area.

The S.D. causes a certain amount of interference
while operating on the surface during daylight hours.

Since the establishment of the 4525 frequency
on the HAIKU broadcast, reception of the submarine
schedule on this broadcast has been satisfactory. We
experienced slight fading, while in the patrol area,
on several occasions when HAIKU first started operat-
ing.

[HANDWRITTEN: 32]

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SUBMARINE DIVISION FORTY TWO
12 0933 1
Care of Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, California
22 November 1943.

FDS-42/A16-3
SERIAL ( 039 )
CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
USS TULLIBEE (SS284) Report
of War Patrol Number TWO.

From: The Commander Submarine Division FORTY TWO.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR.
(2) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
(3) The Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.

1. This is the second war patrol of Lieutenant Commander
C. F. BRINDUPKE as commanding officer of the TULLIBEE and extended
over a period of fifty-three days, twenty-eight of which were spent
in the area. The patrol was terminated one day early in order to
have sufficient fuel for the return trip.

2. Torpedo Attacks:
Attack #1 and #2. (Same approach)
Target consisted of nine ships with three destroyer
escorts arranged in three columns. A daylight periscope approach
was attempted but because of an unfavorable zig the minimum torpedo
range obtained was approximately 4,000 yards. Convoy tracked
and an "end around" made during night. A submerged radar approach
was made at midnight. Fired three bow torpedoes at 8,000 ton AP
in second column, range 1,000 yards, 105 degree track, small gyro
angle. One timed hit resulted. Swung ship rapidly and fired
other three bow torpedoes at a 6,000 ton AP in the near column,
range 600 yards, 90 degree track, small gyro angle. Two timed hits
resulted in the sinking of this ship.
Another hit timed for 3,400 yards apparently struck a target in the
far column.

Attack #3.
Sighted smoke of seven ship convoy with three escorts
in the late afternoon. Decision made to attack after dark.
During early evening convoy broke up into two groups, one hugging
CHINA coast and the other making for PESCADORES STRAIT. Latter
group selected for night surface attack turned out to be a 9,000 ton
AP with two escorts. Fired six bow torpedoes, range 2,900 yards,
70 degree track. One torpedo ran approximately fifty yards and sank.
Two others took a large right angle. The remaining three
One torpedo was seen to hit the target.

-1-

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FB5-42/A16-3
Serial ( 039 )
CONFIDENTIAL
22 November 1943.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.

Attack #4. (Same target as in Attack #3)
Target tracked by radar showed that his speed had
been reduced from 13 to 11 knots. Made night surface approach
and fired four torpedoes, range 1,200 yards, 80 degree port
track. Torpedoes broached shortly after firing. As the target
became completely visible it was soon that a radical change of
course had been completed shortly before or during the firing.
It is pertinent to note that during the last stages of the approach
the lookouts had sighted an escort vessel close aboard but such
information was not received by the Commanding Officer.
At the completion of firing this escort was approximately 600 yards
on the starboard beam presenting a 10 degree angle on the bow.
The TULLIBEE made a record dive and with the help of the target,
who interfered with the escort's movements, managed to receive only
one close depth charge.

Gun Attack #1.
Held battle surface at 1813 on 5 November and selected
for a target a three storied, 150 feet long building on the southern
end of OKINOYERABU JIMA. Fifty rounds of 3 inch ammunition at
opening range of 3,600 yards closing to 2,200 yards. Smoke was
seen to issue from one of the numerous small huts in the vicinity of
the target.

3. It is considered that of the sixteen torpedoes fired,
five sure hits and one possible hit were made resulting in the
sinking of one 6,000 ton AP, the damaging of one 8,000 ton AP,
one 9,000 ton AO, and one unknown ship, 4-6,000 tons.

4. The TULLIBEE will be refitted in a normal period.

5. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew again are to
be congratulated on the successful completion of another war patrol.

V. V. O'REGAN.

-2-

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SUBMARINE SQUADRON FOUR

FC5-4/A16-3                                                 18/Rn

Serial 0301                                                 24 NOV 1943

C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to                                       Care of Fleet Post Office,
USS TULLIBEE conf. ltr.                                     San Francisco, California,
S284/A16-3/ serial 020                                      24 November 1943.
of 11-19-43.

From:           Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR.
To :            Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Fleet.
Via :           (1) Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
                (2) Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Subject:        U. S. S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number
                TWO.

        1.      Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of Com-
mander Submarine Division FORTY-TWO.

        2.      It is interesting to note the trend of enemy
anti-submarine measures along this vital route. The first
contact was a nine ship convoy, about a 50% increase in number
of ships formerly convoyed. After the attack on this convoy
only eleven depth charges were dropped over a period of 56
minutes although three small destroyers were present.

        3.      The second convoy was also larger than usual.
After the first attack on this convoy, productive of a hit,
no counter-measures were taken. The second attack on the same
convoy resulted in no torpedo hits, and although the TULLIBEE
was almost certainly sighted, only one depth charge was dropped.

        4.      The change in tactics on the part of the Japanese
possibly is a direct result of their knowledge of our first
"wolfpack" which had been operating in adjacent areas some
two weeks previous to the TULLIBEE's attack on October 25th.
If such is the case, the Nip's present confusion is the best
of all possible good news for our submariners.

        5.      Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR takes pleasure
in congratulating the commanding officer, officers and crew
of the TULLIBEE on another tenacious and skillful patrol.

                                                            C. B. MOMSEN.

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Date 12 0933
25 Nov 1943]

FF12-10/A16-3(e)/(16) SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET.
Serial 01741
CONFIDENTIAL

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
25 November 1943.

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
Report of
TULLIBEE Second War Patrol.

COMSUBSPAC SERIAL NO. 303
U.S.S. TULLIBEE - SECOND WAR PATROL.

From : The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : The Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS264) - Report of Second War Patrol.
(28 September to 19 November 1943).

1. The second war patrol of the TULLIBEE was conducted in the China
Sea area north of Formosa and off the China Coast.

2. Good area coverage was maintained and all attacks were aggressively
made. The attack on the escorted tanker on the night of October 25 was particu-
larly aggressive.

3. It is of note that the TULLIBEE used the practice of rigging in
the sound heads upon being forced deep while operating in comparatively shallow
water. On one occasion when the TULLIBEE was forced deep and bottomed, this
practice prevented destruction of the sound heads.

4. The inability of the Commanding Officer and the officer of the
deck to hear the lookout's warning regarding the approach of an escort on the
night of October 25 might have had more serious results. It is recommended that
more positive means, such as the lookout grabbing the arm of the officer of the
deck, be used in the future. In addition to making three successful torpedo
attacks the TULLIBEE conducted a well planned and successful bombardment on
buildings of a Japanese held island.

5. This patrol is considered successful for Combat Insignia award.

6. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congratulates the
Commanding Officer, officers, and crew for this aggressive and successful patrol.
The TULLIBEE is credited with having inflicted the following damage upon the
enemy:

SUNK
1 - Transport (class unknown) 6,000 tons

60378 [STAMP: FILMED] -1-

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CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
TULIBEE Report of
Second War Patrol.

COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 303
U.S.S. TULLIBEE - SECOND WAR PATROL.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS284) - Report of Second War Patrol.
(26 September to 19 November 1943).

D A M A G E D

1 - Transport (class unknown) 8,000 tons
1 - Tanker (class unknown) 9,000 tons

TOTAL: 17,000 tons

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete Reports)
Cominch (5)[HANDWRITTEN: X]
CNO (5)
Cincpac (6)
Intel. Gen. Pac. (1)
Ocean Areas
Comservpac (1)
(Adv.Base Plan.Unit (1)
CincLant (2)
Comsublant (2)
S/M School, NL (2)
Comsopa (2)
Comsowespac (1)
Comsubwespac (2)
CTF 72 (2)
CTF 16 (1)
Comsubpac (20)
SUBAD, Comsubordcom (2)
all Squadron and Div. (3)
Commanders, Subspac
Comsubtrainpac (2)
All Submarines, Subspac(1)

[SIGNATURE: J. A. Woodruff, Jr.]
J. A. WOODRUFF, Jr.,
Flag Secretary. [HANDWRITTEN: CWH] ld
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
25 November 1943.

C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL BE DESTROYED PRIOR
TO ENTERING PATROL AREA.

[STAMP: RECEIVED]
[STAMP: U.S. FLEET]
[STAMP: COMMANDER IN CHIEF]
[STAMP: 1943 DEC 13 9:51] (Note: Stamp is upside down and reversed in image)

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CFB/gfr
SS284/A16-3
Serial: 030
DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.10A February 1944.
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
[HANDWRITTEN: DECLASSIFIED] BY [HANDWRITTEN: GMBK] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 6/20/72]

From: The Commanding Officer, U.S.S. TULLIBEE.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: Official Channels.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number
THREE.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.
(B) Track Chart (Comsubspac only).

1. Enclosure (A), covering the third war patrol of
this vessel conducted in the vicinity of the MARIANAS and
western CAROLINES during the period 14 December 1943 to 10
February 1944 is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: C. F. BRINDUPKE]
C. F. BRINDUPKE.

[HANDWRITTEN: FILMED]
[HANDWRITTEN: 66110]

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(A) PROLOGUE:

Arrived PEARL November 19. Refitted by SUBDIV-42 and
SUB BASE November 20 to December 3. Routine refit
work accomplished plus: (a) drydocking, (b) conversion
of #4 M.B.T. to a F.B.T., (c) renewal of propellers,
(d) installation of S.J.a. radar and P.P.I., (e)
installation of "black" lighting on T.D.C., (f) lower-
ing of bridge and installation of S.T.S. shelter, (g)
removal of .50 cal. mounts and P.P. stowages and in-
stallation of a 20 MM mount on deck aft of conning
tower plus P.P. stowages for ammunition and gun.
Conducted post repair trials December 4-7. Training
period December 8-11, which included coordinated
attacks by TULLIBEE, HADDOCK and HALIBUT on an out-
bound convoy. Readiness for sea December 14. C.T.F.
17 formed a coordinated attack group for forthcoming
patrol consisting of TULLIBEE, HADDOCK and HALIBUT
with Commanding Officer TULLIBEE designated Group
Commander.

(B) NARRATIVE:

December 14 1300(VW) Departed PEARL accompanied by Task Group and
HADDOCK. Escorted by SC-1006 until dark. Upon clear-
ing harbor all vessels made trim dive at 1600(VW).
HADDOCK departed formation at dark.

December 18 1215(Y) Arrived MIDWAY. Took on 14,890 gallons of
diesel oil and BUSHNELL forces accomplished necessary
voyage repairs. Enroute MIDWAY the Task Group was
exercised to test communications and coordinated attack
doctrine. Plans and Instructions were formulated and
distributed to HADDOCK and HALIBUT at MIDWAY. Trans-
mitters and receivers of the Group were recalibrated
on Group frequencies while at MIDWAY. Task Group was
directed to proceed to assigned patrol area in extend-
ed column formation, distance between ships 15 miles,
order of ships HADDOCK, TULLIBEE, HALIBUT, speed of
advance as per Operation Order.

December 19 0830(Y) Departed MIDWAY and immediately ran into
heavy head seas. By nightfall the seas had increased
to such an extent that we were slowed to 4-5 knots
(making turns for 9-10 knots). At 2400(Y) advanced
clocks 24 hours to minus twelve time.

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December 23 About 200 miles behind schedule but seas had abated
sufficiently to allow us to speed up.

December 25 2015(L) Sent dispatch to Task Group indicating time
of December 28 rendezvous. 2237(L) Exchanged recog-
nition signals with HADDOCK.

December 26 2000(K) Received a dispatch from HALIBUT indicating
she would be 12 hours late at rendezvous.

December 27 0931(K) Sighted a 4 engine patrol plane bearing 075°T,
distant 6 miles and heading for us. It was flying
low and was not picked up by S.D. Submerged. 0945(K)
Entered assigned area. 1030(K) Surfaced. 1710(K)
Sighted FARALLON de PAJAROS bearing 237°T, distant
42 miles. Converted #4 to a main ballast tank of
dust. 1812(K) Received a dispatch from HALIBUT ind-
icating she would be 9 hours late at rendezvous.

December 28 0654(K) Submerged to conduct training of planesmen,
routine torpedoes and make miscellaneous repairs to
main engines. 1628(K) Surfaced and proceed to
rendezvous. 1705(K) Sighted HADDOCK having "homed"
using S.J.a. radars. 1735(K) Passed additional
instructions to HADDOCK.

December 29 0220(K) Exchanged recognition signals with HALIBUT.
0640(K) Passed additional instructions to HALIBUT.
0830(K) Task Group 17.14 commenced area patrol.

December 30 0950(K) A large wave hit the ship causing the port
forward lookout, KIDWELL, Lawrence Elmer, 626 66 19,
TM3c., V-6, U.S.N.R., to be injured by being thrown
hard against the platform railing.

December 31 0330(K) KIDWELL, Lawrence Elmer, 626 66 19, TM3c.,
V-6, U.S.N.R. died from internal injuries. 0630(K)
Rendezvoused with HADDOCK and HALIBUT and passed
patrol information by line throwing gun. 1815(K)
Buried KIDWELL, Lawrence Elmer, 626 66 19, TM3c., V-6,
U.S.N.R. in Lat. 19-13-15 N. - Long. 143-09-45 E.

January 1 1149(K) Passed instructions and spare ice machine
belt to HADDOCK. 1410(K) Passed instructions to HALIBUT.

January 2 0630(K) Spoke HADDOCK. 0701(K) Sighted plane bearing
270°T. distant 8 miles, submerged. 0925(K) Sound
reported screws.

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January 2
(cont'd) 0.0.D. picked up a Jap I-53 class submarine bearing
055°T. distant 4,500 yards sounded general alarm and
commenced approach at full speed. It is believed
that the Jap had just surfaced from morning dive as
the 0.0.D. had taken a careful look 3 minutes before
this with 6 feet of periscope exposed and Jap's super-
structure was glistening. At 0936(K) commenced firing
four torpedoes on a 100° port track at a range of
3,000 yards, near zero gyros. Realized the range was
great but this was an important target and because
of air cover and speed of the target (15-16 knots) we
would not get another chance at him so decided to
shoot. At 0937-1/2(K) the Jap sighted the wakes,
speeded up and turned away and was just able to comb
the tracks. At 0940(K) started deep in case he had
fired at us. At 0942 a plane dropped 6 bombs on us.
The encounters resulted in no damage being done to
either side. 1857(K) Received report from HALIBUT
that she was trailing Jap submarine.

January 3 1823(K) to 1900(K) Brought Commanding Officers of
HADDOCK and HALIBUT aboard in a rubber boat for a
conference to discuss: (a) Ways and means of digging
up some targets in this vicinity and still preserve
attack group. (b) Means of transferring some diesel
oil from TULLIBEE and HADDOCK to HALIBUT (TULLIBEE
and HADDOCK started patrol with 23,000 more gallons of
fuel than did HALIBUT). Decided to scout down the
western side of the MARIANAS during daylight and close
the islands during the night and to transfer fuel to
HALIBUT after moonset on first night smooth water is
encountered.

January 5 1435(K) Sighted plane, submerged. Had a few bad
moments on this one because stern planes jammed on
hard rise and the boat broached. However, we were
apparently not sighted. 1819(K) Spoke HALIBUT.
1916(K) Spoke HADDOCK. 2258(K) Picked up ASUNCION
ISLAND by radar and sight bearing 064°T. distant
30 miles.

January 6 1845(K) Spoke HADDOCK. 1900(K) Spoke HALIBUT.

January 7 2027(K) Spoke HALIBUT who reported that she had sight-
ed a Jap CA and two DD's but was unable to attack.
2135(K) Spoke HADDOCK.
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January 17 1838(K) Spoke HADDOCK. 1853(K) Spoke HALIBUT. Due
- to fuel shortage detached HALIBUT from group to con-
duct surface--submerged patrol off SAIPAN for balance
of patrol. TULLIBEE and HADDOCK to conduct a surface
patrol in Southeast part of area.

January 19 Running through rain squalls all day. Heard distant
explosions at 1145(K) and 1230(K). 1923(K) Received
report from HADDOCK that she had hit a carrier during
the morning and had to dive before getting off a
contact report.

January 20 0015(K) Spoke HADDOCK. 0130(K) Received contact report
from HADDOCK, maneuvered at flank speed to get ahead
of enemy. 0200(K) Radar contact bearing 258°T. a patrol
boat, resumed patrol. 0435(K) Radar contact bearing
258°T. distant 11,520 yards. 0451(K) Enemy was another
patrol boat, resumed patrol. 0652(K) Submerged.
0700(K) Sighted ROTA IS. bearing 210°T. distant 20 miles.
1820(K) Surfaced.

January 21 0905(K) Sighted a "BETTY" bearing 215°T. distant 10
miles as we were going down. First time this patrol
that the S.D. has picked up a plane. 0907(K) Submerged.
1841(K) Spoke HADDOCK.

January 23 1039(K) Sighted a plane bearing 050°T. distant 12
miles, submerged. While going deep one distant exp-
losion was heard. 1133(K) Surfaced. 1351(K) Sighted
two planes bearing 010°T. distant 8 miles, submerged.
1514(K) Surfaced. 1715(K) Spoke HADDOCK.

January 24 0629(K) Submerged. 0725(K) Sighted AGUIJAN IS. and
TENIAN IS. bearing 281°T. and 305°T. distant 23 miles.
0742(K) Sighted SAIPAN IS. bearing 337°T. distant 27
miles. 1052(K) Sighted a land plane bearing 217°T.
distant 5 miles. 1842(K) Surfaced. Received orders
to patrol off SAIPAN until sunset January 31.

January 25 0637(K) Submerged for patrol off SAIPAN. The weather
which had been kicking the seas up most of the patrol
moderated so that only a few white caps marred the
surface. Sound conditions excellent. Plenty of
surface and air patrols. Located an aircraft carrier
off GARAPAN and very close in to the beach. Shoal
water and very intensive patrol activity prevented
getting near enough to the carrier for a long range
shot.

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(C) WEATHER:

Encountered extremely heavy head seas the first
four days out of MIDWAY. Average trough to crest height 20 feet
with occasional waves about 50 feet in heighth. Winds and seas
in vicinity of the MARIANAS were predominately from the North
East.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION:

In the area to the west of SAIPAN a current of .6
knot setting to the west was encountered. When SAIPAN was closed
to five miles a northerly set of .6 knot was experienced.
During the day in the area between Lat. 5-30 N. and 7-30 N.
and Long. 142-30 E. and 145 E. an easterly set of 1 knot was
experienced.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS:- NONE.

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TIME
NO.: DATE | LAT. LONG. | TYPE(S) | EST. INITIAL COURSE CONTACT : RANGE :&SPEED: BY : | REMARKS
---|---|---|---|---
0925(K) | 21-20 N | I-53 Class | 4,500 | 2800T | Fired 4 torpedoes-
1. 2 Jan. | 145-13 E | Submarine | Yards. | 16 kt. | S | Missed. Bombed by a
| | | | | | plane at 0942(K).
1436(K) | 15-32 N. | Patrol | 11 Mi. | 070T | P |
2. 14 Jan. | 142-46 E. | Boat | | 10 kt. | |
0215(K) | 12-55-30N. | Patrol | 8 Mi. | 000T | R |
3. 20 Jan. | 146-22 E. | Boat | | ? | |
0435(K) | 13-08-30N. | Patrol | 6 Mi. | 050T | R |
4. 20 Jan. | 145-55 E. | Boat | | ? | |
25 Jan. | SAIPAN | CV,3DD,4AK | 8 Mi. | | P | CV anchored close in off
to | | Several | | | | GARAPAN. AK's in TANAPAG
5. 27 Jan. | | Patrol Bt. | | | | Bay & Patrol Boats
| | | | | | patrolling.
0557(K) | 15-05 N. | 3 AK & 3 | 13 Mi. | 1100T | R | Could not close to att-
6. 28 Jan. | 145-25 E. | Escorts. | | 12 kt. | | ack because of daybreak
| | | | | | Group proceeded to
| | | | | | TANAPAG ANCHORAGE.
1945(K) | 15-41 N. | 1 AK & | 5 Mi. | 1700T | R | Sank the AK.
7. 31 Jan. | 145-34 E. | 1 Escort | | 8 kt. | |

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(F) SHIP CONTACTS

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Subject: (G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS:

| TIE NO.: DATE | LAT. LONG. | TYPE(S) | EST. INITIAL CONTACT RANGE | EST. INITIAL CONTACT &SPEED | EST. INITIAL CONTACT BY | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. 0931(K) 27 Dec. | 20-58-30N 147-03 E. | MAVIS | 6 Mi. | 255°T 100 K. | SD | Flying low and not picked up by radar. Dove. Not bombed. |
| 2. 0701(K) 2 Jan. | 21-17-10N 145-07-30E | MAVIS | 8 Mi. | | SD | Not picked up by radar. |
| 3. 0942(K) 2 Jan. | 21-22 N. 145-12-30E | Not Sighted | | | Bombed | Plane dropped six bombs. Probably same as contact number two. |
| 4. 1435(K) 5 Jan. | 11-27 N. 149-55 E. | MAVIS | 10 Mi. | | SD | Not picked up by radar. |
| 5. 0905(K) 21 Jan. | 13-55 N. 147-54 E. | BETTY | 10 Mi. | 100°T 200 K | SD-R | Contact by SD radar as we were submerging. |
| 6. 1039(K) 23 Jan. | 13-53 N. 147-42-30E | MAVIS | 12 Mi. | 180°T 100 K | SD | Not picked up by radar. Two planes. Not picked up by SD radar. |
| 7. 1351(K) 23 Jan. | 13-33-30N 147-39 E. | ? | 8 Mi. | 1000°T ? | SD | Plane not camouflaged. |
| 8. 1052(K) 24 Jan. | 14-48 N. 146-00 E. | BETTY | 5 Mi. | 320°T 150 K | P | BETTY's, RUFE'S, MIKES, VALS', EMILY, TOPSY. All types seen several times. |
| 9. 25 Jan. to 1 Feb. | SAPAIN | Various | ½ Mi to 5 Mi. | Var. | P |

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(H) ATTACK DATA:
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. ONE - PATROL NO. THREE.
Time 0936(K) Date 2 Jan. 1944 Lat. 21-21 N. Long. 145-13 E.

Target Data - Damage Inflicted

Description:- I - 53 Class Submarine.
Ships Sunk:- NONE.
Ships Damaged or Probably Sunk:- NONE.
Target Draft 15'6" Course 270°T Speed 15.5 kt. Range 3,000 yd.

Own Ship Data

Speed 2.5-3 Kt. Course 340°T. Depth 64 ft. Angle 1° down.

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack:- Periscope; regular fire control party.

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(H) ATTACK DATA (Cont'd)

TORPEDO ATTACK NO. TWO (Cont'd)

                                        # SEVEN         # EIGHT         # NINE
Tubes Fired             .
Track Angle                             92 P            92P             94P
Gyro Angle                              178             176-20          177-30
Depth Set                               6 ft.           6 ft.           6 ft.
Power                                   High            High            High
Hit or Miss                             Hit             Hit             Miss
Erratic                                 No              No              No
Mark Torpedo                            XIV-3a          XIV-3a          XIV-3a
Serial No.                              26060           25356           26292
Mark Exploder                           VI-1a           VI-1a           VI-1a
Serial No.                              8030            8044            7528
Actuation Set                           Contact         Contact         Contact
Actuation Actual                        Contact         Contact         Miss
Mark Warhead                            XVI             XVI             XVI
Serial No.                              3018            2971            2806
Explosive                               TPX             TPX             TPX
Firing Interval                         0               9 sec.          12 sec.
Type Spread                             A               1.5 L.          1.5 R.

Sea Conditions                          Calm.
Overhaul Activity                       Satisfactory, S/M Base Pearl.
Remarks:-

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(H) ATTACK DATA (Cont'd)

TORPEDO ATTACK NO. THREE

Time 2205.5(K) Date 31 Jan. 1944 Lat. 15-23 N. Long. 145-35 E.

                  Target Data - Damage Inflicted

Description: Escort vessel, probably a converted trawler.
Ships Sunk: NONE.
Damaged: NONE.
Target Draft 8 ft. Course 057°T Speed 8 kt. Range 1,000 yds.

                  Own Ship Data

Speed 4 kt. Course 002°T Depth 65 ft. Angle 1° down.

                  FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged periscope, immediately after attack
             number TWO, on escort vessel.

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(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE: (Cont'd)

HULL

Heavy seas deformed the superstructure deck and
carried away two locker covers in the vicinity of the capstan.
It is requested that necessary repairs be made and the deck re-
braced in this area to prevent recurrence.

Number one periscope jammed at the yoke several times
and it is believed that the top bearing for this periscope is
egg shaped as it vibrates more than usual. Number two periscope
kept up its performance of fogging badly and the old trouble of
taking water an excessive time to clear the staunching window
continues. It is requested that this periscope be replaced by a
1.414 having a vertical staunching window.

This trip provided a good test run for the lowered
bridge as no very heavy seas were encountered. The bridge is most
satisfactory. As was to be expected more spray comes over the
more water was taken down the hatch than was with the old bridge.
Enlarging the grating at the foot of the ladder from the bridge
in the conning tower and providing a two inch drain from the
conning tower bilge to the pump room bilge coupled with the curt-
ains now installed will keep all seas (except those that go
entirely over the boat) away from the control room.

GUNNERY

The forward T.B.T. is mounted too high and should be
lowered four inches.

On one 20 MM gun the "C" lever broke on the parallela-
gram making it impossible to stop the gun firing until the pan
was expended.

(L) RADIO

Communications in general were satisfactory. On
Task Group frequencies jamming was experienced on 250, 272, 294
and 407 KC's. The Jap jamming these frequencies used the
SUll. A radio beacon was found on 272 KC's. However, the jam-
ing did not interrupt communications.

Of the six dispatches transmitted while in the patrol
area, the easiest and most rapid was accomplished on two messages
sent shortly after sunset on 4235 KC's.
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USS TULLIBEE(SS284)- Report of Third War
Patrol(14 December 1943 to 10 February 1944)
was conducted in the Marianas-Caroline Is-
lands Area.

A/S Measures and Evasion Tactics, p.17

Radar Report, p.19-20
    SJa Radar
        Tube failures
        Part failures
        Transmitter Unit
    SD Radar
        Tube failures

Sound Gear and Sound Conditions, p.20

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| From | Section | Room | To | Initials | From | Section | Room | To | Initials |
|---|
| | Op-20 | 2524 | | | | 20-M | 3541 | | |
| | 20-X | 2524 | | | | 20-M-1 | 3541 | 20-M-2 | 3541 | | |
| | 20-1 | 2524 | | | | 20-M-3 | 3541 | | |
| | 20-2 | 2524 | | | | 20-M-4 | 3541 | 20-M-5 | 3541 | | |
| | 20-A | 2523 | [HANDWRITTEN: ✓] | | | 20-N | 2542 | [HANDWRITTEN: S.B.] | |
| | 20-A-1 | 3828 | 20-A-2 | 1527 | | | | 20-P | 2525 | [HANDWRITTEN: ✓ A.B.M.] | |
| | 20-A-3 | 1529 | | | | 20-P-1 | 2550 | | |
| | 20-A-4 | 1532 | | | | 20-P-2 | 2528 | | |
| | 20-A-5 | 1521 | | | | 20-P-3 | 2527 | | |
| | 20-B | 2532 | [HANDWRITTEN: H] | | | 20-P-4 | 2546 | | |
| | 20-B-1 | 2532 | | | | 20-P-5 | 2550 | | |
| | 20-B-2 | 2532 | | | | 20-P-6 | 2529 | | |
| | 20-B-3 | 2532 | 20-B-4 | 2532 | | | | 20-R | 1629 | [HANDWRITTEN: J.F.] | |
| | 20-B-5 | 2532 | | | | 20-R-1 | 2643 | | |
| | 20-B-6 | 2532 | | | | 20-R-2 | 1625 | 20-R-3 | 1631 | | |
| | 20-E | 2545 | [HANDWRITTEN: A.H.] | | | 20-R-4 | 1641 | | |
| | 20-E-1 | 2545 | | | | 20-R-5 | 1631 | | |
| | 20-E-2 | 2545 | | | | 20-R-6 | 1635 | | |
| | 20-E-3 | 2545 | | | | 20-R-7 | 1642 | | |
| | 20-E-4 | 2545 | 20-E-5 | 2545 | | | | 20-S | 1628 | [HANDWRITTEN: A.C.] | |
| | | | | | | 20-S-1 | 1626 | | |
| | 20-F | 2533 | [HANDWRITTEN: G.A.N.] | 20-F-1 | 2531 | | | | 20-Y | 1634 | [HANDWRITTEN: F.R.] | |
| | 20-F-2 | 2535 | 20-F-3 | 2533 | | | | 20-Z | 2534 | [HANDWRITTEN: F.R.] | |
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| | 20-G | Annex | [HANDWRITTEN: Las] | | | 20-Z-2 | 2534 | [HANDWRITTEN: J.H.W.] | |
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SUBMARINE DIVISION ONE HUNDRED FORTY TWO
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
13 February 1944.

FB5-141/A16-3
Serial: 03.

CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO USS TULLIBEE ltr A16-3
serial 030 dated 2/10/44.

From: The Commander Submarine Division 142.
To : The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
Via : The Commander Submarine Squadron 14.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol
Number THREE.

1. The third war patrol of the TULLIBEE was conducted
in the vicinity of the MARIANAS and the western CAROLINES. On
this patrol the TULLIBEE was a unit of a coordinated attack group.
A separate report covering the attack group will be submitted by
the Commanding Officer, U.S.S. TULLIBEE, who was also the Officer
in Tactical Command.

2. The patrol of the TULLIBEE was aggressive and
good area coverage was maintained. Seven contacts with the enemy
were made, three attacks were conducted, one of which was suc-
cessful.

3. On two occasions, the Commanding Officers of the
HALIBUT and HADDOCK reported aboard the TULLIBEE for conferences,
the transfer being made in a rubber boat. It is appreciated that
a conference is more satisfactory than signals but it is ques-
tionable whether the risk involved was worth the difference.

4. The unfortunate death of KIDWELL, L.E., TM3c, is
most regrettable. KIDWELL died from internal injuries incurred
when as a lookout a large wave threw him hard against the plat-
form railing.

5. ATTACKS.

(a) 2 January - 0936. In this attack, the target,
an I-53 class submarine, sighted the torpedo wakes, turned away
and was just able to comb the tracks.

- 1 -

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SUBMARINE DIVISION ONE HUNDRED FORTY TWO

FB5-141/A16-3
Serial: 03.
13 February 1944.

CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol
Number THREE.

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FF12-10/A16-3(15)/(16) SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET mr
[STAMP: RECEIVED S-C FILES] Care of Fleet Post Office,
Serial 0327 [HANDWRITTEN: 01-02 then] Room 2055 San Francisco, California,
CONFIDENTIAL [HANDWRITTEN: 05,12,20] [HANDWRITTEN: 30402c] 14 February 1944. [HANDWRITTEN: 31765]
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to Cop File No. (SC) [HANDWRITTEN: A16-3(23)/SS284] NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL
TULLIBEE Report of Doc. No. [HANDWRITTEN: 110773] BE DESTROYED PRIOR
Third War Patrol. Copy No. [HANDWRITTEN: 1] of [HANDWRITTEN: 2] TO ENTERING
COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. [HANDWRITTEN: 384] (copies [HANDWRITTEN: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205,206,207,208,209,210,211,212,213,214,215,216,217,218,219,220,221,222,223,224,225,226,227,228,229,230,231,232,233,234,235,236,237,238,239,240,241,242,243,244,245,246,247,248,249,250,251,252,253,254,255,256,257,258,259,260,261,262,263,264,265,266,267,268,269,270,271,272,273,274,275,276,277,278,279,280,281,282,283,284] [HANDWRITTEN: 1379] DESTROYED) PATROL AREA.
U.S.S. TULLIBEE - THIRD WAR PATROL.

From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : The Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS284) - Report of Third War Patrol.
(14 December 1943 to 10 February 1944).

1. The third war patrol of the TULLIBEE was conducted in
the Marianas-Caroline Islands area. The TULLIBEE was one of three
submarines forming a coordinated attack group.

2. Thorough and complete area coverage was carried out by
the TULLIBEE and its attack group but suitable targets for attack
group work were lacking.

3. Three aggressive attacks were made, which resulted in
the sinking of one ship. Undoubtedly the attack on the enemy subma-
rine would have been successful if [HANDWRITTEN: electric torpedoes] had been avail- [HANDWRITTEN: !!]
able for firing.

4. This patrol is designated as successful for Combat In-
signia Award.

5. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congratu-
lates the Commanding Officer, officers, and crew for inflicting the
following damage upon the enemy:

S U N K

1 - Freighter (class unknown) - 2,500 tons (Attack No. 2)

J. H. BROWN, Jr.,
Acting.

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Serial 022.

CONFIDENTIAL

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO TULLIBEE ltr. A16-3,
Serial 030, of 2/10/44.

From:
To :
Subject:

SUBMARINE SQUADRON FOURTEEN

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
14 February 1944.

The Commander Submarine Squadron Fourteen.
The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.

U.S.S. TULLIBEE - Report of War Patrol Number
THREE.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of the
Commander Submarine Division One Hundred FORTY-TWO.

2. The importance of the extra fuel carried by
TULLIBEE, and now being carried by many other submarines through
conversion of the #4 main ballast tank to a fuel tank, is illus-
trated by this patrol. She arrived in her area after eight days
of head seas with all normal fuel.

3. The Squadron Commander extends his sympathy to
the commanding officer, officers and crew of the TULLIBEE on the
loss of their shipmate and congratulate them on an aggressive
patrol and on the damage inflicted on the enemy.

J. B. LONGSTAFF.

Copy to:
Comsubdiv 142.
CO TULLIBEE.

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DATE 2-19 January 1944
FROM CROSS INDEX CARD
NAME TULLIBEE

SERIAL 0030
DATE 10 February 1944
SUBJECT Coordinated Attack Group Activity. Comments on
Reports results of coordinated attack group operations of
USS TULLIBEE(SS-284), HADDOCK(SS-231) & HALIBUT(SS-232) in
MARIANAS-CAROLINE Area. Patrol disappointing as suitable
targets - convoys - were not located.
(CINCPAC: US SUB OPS)
FILED: War Diary

Separately
as Enc. to SUBSPAC ser 00337 of 15 Feb 44

MICROSERIAL NO. ACTION REPORT OPNAV FORM 3480-13 (11-55) B-28882

DATE 2 January 1944
FROM CO - USS TULLIBEE(SS-284)
NAME TULLIBEE
A
SERIAL 092
DATE 11 February 1944
SUBJECT SUBMARINE ACTION REPORT, Forwarding of
Forwards (to CINCPAC) firing report for THIRD WAR PATROL.
Claims no damage to enemy in action with I-class submar-
ine west of MARCUS Island.
(CINCPAC: SUB OPS)
FILED: War Diary

Separately as ORIGINAL

MICROSERIAL NO. ACTION REPORT OPNAV FORM 3480-13 (11-55) B-28882

DATE 2 January 1944
FROM CO - USS TULLIBEE (SS-284)
NAME TULLIBEE
A
SERIAL
DATE
SUBJECT SUBMARINE ACTION REPORT
Firing report for THIRD WAR PATROL. Claims no damage to
enemy in action with I-class submarine west of MARCUS
Island.
(CINCPAC: SUB OPS)
FILED: War Diary

Separately
as Enc. to TULLIBEE ser 092 of 11 Feb 44

MICROSERIAL NO. ACTION REPORT OPNAV FORM 3480-13 (11-55) B-28882

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DATE 26 March 1944 NAME TULLIBEE
FROM CROSS INDEX CARD
SERIAL 00573
DATE 15 May 1944
SUBJECT Loss of USS TULLIBEE (SS-284)
Report of loss of USS TULLIBEE while on FOURTH WAR PATROL
off Palau Island. Departed Midway on 14 March 1944, no
word received since then.
(CENPAC: SUB OPS)
FILED: War Diary

Separately as CARBON COPY under SUBSPAC

MICROSERIAL NO. ACTION REPORT OPNAV FORM 3480-13 (11-55)
G 20432

DATE 26 March 1944 NAME TULLIBEE
FROM CROSS INDEX CARD
SERIAL none
DATE 9 September 1945
SUBJECT Loss of USS TULLIBEE (SS-284)
Statement of circumstances surrounding loss of USS TULLIBEE.
Ship fired at transport in convoy off PALAU & was demolish-
ed by an explosion. Belief is that the ship's own torpedo
blew it up. (CENPAC: US SUB OPS)
FILED: War Diary

Separately
as Enc. to SUBSPAC ser C0349 of 21 Sep 45

MICROSERIAL NO. ACTION REPORT OPNAV FORM 3480-13 (11-55) B-25682

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[DECLASSIFIED]
[DECLASSIFIED] [HANDWRITTEN: A16-3]
[HANDWRITTEN: Elmore Over]
[STAMP: RECEIVED 1944 JAN 5 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5-1-44]

FF12-10/A16-3/(16) COMMANDER SUBMARINE FORCE
[DECLASSIFIED] Serial 00337 UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
SECRET Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
15 February 1944.

From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : The Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: Report on Coordinated Attack Group Activity.
Enclosure: (A) Secret report of Commander Task Group 17.14, SS284/
A16-3, Serial 0030 dated 10 February 1944.

1. Enclosure (A) is a report of the third coordinated attack
group to operate in this Force.

2. The operations of this attack group were well planned and
well conducted, and wide area coverage was made. Unfortunately the attack
group did not sight any convoys during the time in area. The only attacks
made were those of fast combatant units which are not adaptable to coordi-
nated attacks because of their high speed. Also, in the case of the battle-
ship contact, it is believed that enemy radar succeeded in enabling the
enemy to evade the attack group. Four individual attacks were conducted,
two of which were successful.
[HANDWRITTEN: 385]

3. The exchange of information using line-throwing guns is
considered an efficient means of communication. Commanding Officer con-
ferences aboard one of the submarines, using rubber boats for transportation,
is not considered advisable unless absolutely necessary.

4. The attack group conducted its patrol efficiently. The
lack of suitable targets is regretted.

[SIGNATURE: C. A. Lockwood]
C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

Copy (with enclosure):
Comsubstrainpac.

[DECLASSIFIED]

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SS284/A16-3                               U. S. S. TULLIBEE                               CFB/gfr
Serial 0030
                                                                                                10 February 1944.
SECRET

From:             The Commander Task Group 17.14.
To:               The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
Via:              Official Channels.

Subject:          Coordinated Attack Group - comments on.

Enclosure:        (A) C.T.G. 17.14 Serial 0178 of 18 December 1943.
                  (corrected). [HANDWRITTEN: REMOVED TO OPPLAN FILE, 12 FEB 58]

                  1.      GENERAL:- The operations of the Coordinated Attack
                  Group were extremely disappointing to all members concerned
                  because suitable targets - convoys - were not located. While
                  operating as an attack group the Japs contacted and results were
                  as follows:

                  January 2         TULLIBEE while submerged sighted an I-53 class
                                    submarine who had apparently just surfaced and was
                                    proceeding at 15.5 knots, distant 4,500 yards with
                                    a 60-70° angle on the bow. TULLIBEE fired four
                                    torpedoes at the Jap and missed because the Jap
                                    turned away and avoided the torpedoes. TULLIBEE
                                    was bombed after firing. In turning away the Jap
                                    headed for the position of the HALIBUT but did not
                                    close enough to give the HALIBUT a chance to shoot
                                    before the Jap resumed his course. The HALIBUT
                                    later surfaced and chased the Jap but lost contact
                                    with him.

                  January 7         HALIBUT while submerged sighted a CA and two DD's
                                    but was unable to close to attack position because
                                    of the enemy high speed.

                  January 11        HALIBUT on the surface sighted a BB and two DD's.
                                    The HALIBUT was not in a position to attack but the
                                    TULLIBEE and HADDOCK were. The enemy probably
                                    picked up the interference from the attack group ra-
                                    dars or picked up the HALIBUT by radar for they
                                    turned away at high speed and could not be located
                                    in the ensuing search. Radar interference (S.J.A.)
                                    in the direction of the enemy was noted by both the
                                    HALIBUT and TULLIBEE.

                  January 14        HALIBUT on the surface contacted a DD and had to
                                    dive before transmitting data amplifying the contact.
                                    TULLIBEE and HADDOCK started end around runs to get
                                    ahead of what they thought was a convoy and both
                                    sighted the DD so engaged and believed it to
                                    be a convoy escort.
                                                                  -1-

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SS284/A16-3
Serial 0030
SECRET

Subject: Coordinated Attack Group - comments on.

January 14 When the HALIBUT finally surfaced and sent amplify-
(Cont'd) ing data the later search did not locate the enemy.

January 17 The HALIBUT not having the #4 M.E.T. conversion was
running short of fuel and was detached from the
attack group to proceed and conduct a surface and
submerged patrol off SAIPAN while the TULLIBEE and
HADDOCK patrolled in area South-East of SAIPAN.
Attempts had been made to fuel HALIBUT from
TULLIBEE but were prevented by rough weather.

January 19 While running on the surface in a squally day the
HADDOCK contacted 2 CV's, several DD's and a CL and
had to dive immediately before sending off a contact
report. The HADDOCK hit one of the carriers and
was held down for a prolonged period so that when
amplifying data was received and a search for the
damaged carrier was instituted, results were nil
except for three brushes with patrol boats which
both the TULLIBEE and HADDOCK evaded by "Whipping
up the horses".

It is believed that the corrected "Plans and
Instructions for Task Group 17.14" are adequate with the except-
ion of the two letter code. A copy of these instructions are
attached hereto.

If future attack groups are formed it is believed
that they should operate in areas situated further from land,
such as between NANSEI and NANPO SHOTO or in sea areas leading
to PALAU. The air patrols about the MARIANAS were sighted by one
or all group members frequently and our group doubtlessly was
sighted by the Japs which probably caused rerouting of traffic.
It is the opinion of the members of this Task Group that
individual ship operations nominally produce better results than
are group operations because of the size of Jap
convoys and the multiple tracks available to the enemy. It is
granted that should an attack group contact a convoy the damage
done the enemy will be greater than nominally would be done by
an individual ship but overall an attack group can only cover
one specific area at a time whereas the three individual ships
can cover three specific areas though with less efficiency.
Further it is believed that if in the future, attack groups are
formed, the senior Commanding Officer should continue to act as
O.T.C. of the group.
-2-

U. S. S. TULLIBEE
10 February 1944.

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SS284/A16-3
Serial 0030
SECRET

Subject:

U. S. S. TULLIBEE

10 February 1944.

Coordinated Attack Group - comments on.

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[HANDWRITTEN: Reg. No. OM 4259]
[HANDWRITTEN: H.S. No. 3 385]

Cincpac File

Pac-3-Sn
A16-3/SS

UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
AND PACIFIC OCEAN AREAS
HEADQUARTERS OF THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF

Serial 00821

[STAMP: SECRET]
S E C R E T

1st Endorsement on
ComSubsPac ltr. FF12-10/
A16-3/(16) Serial 00337
of 15 February 1944.
MAR 1 1944

From: Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
To : Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Subject: Report on Coordinated Attack Group
Activity.

1. Forwarded.

[SIGNATURE: C. H. McMORRIS]
C. H. McMORRIS
Chief of Staff

[STAMP: COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF]
[STAMP: U.S. PACIFIC FLEET]
[STAMP: FLAG OFFICE]
[STAMP: RECEIVED]
[HANDWRITTEN: MAR 8 1944]
[HANDWRITTEN: 26]

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[STAMP: MAR 4 1944]
[STAMP: RECEIVED]

[HANDWRITTEN: Card 8-21-57 ofw]
[STAMP: RECEIVED]
[STAMP: MAR 12 1944]
[STAMP: CINC PAC]
[STAMP: WAE/gfr]
[STAMP: 3530]

SS284/A16-3
Serial 092
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]
COMMANDER SUBMARINES
U.S.S. TULLIBEE

11 February 1944.

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.
Via: The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S. Submarine Action Report - forwarding of.

Enclosure: (A) U.S. Submarine Action Report of U.S.S.
TULLIBEE dated 2 January 1944.

1. Enclosure (A) is forwarded herewith in accord-
ance with standing instructions.

[SIGNATURE: J. BRINDUPKE]
J. BRINDUPKE

Copy to: Cominch -1
Comdespac -1
Comsubron 14 -2

FF12-10/A16-3/(01) SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET hch
Serial 0480
[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
MAR 11 1944

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
C.O. TULLIBEE Conf. Ltr.
SS284/A16-3 Ser. 0192 of
2/11/44.

From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

1. Forwarded.

[SIGNATURE: R.H. MERRIMAN]
R.H. MERRIMAN,
Chief of Staff.

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CONFIDENTIAL

Evasive tactics employed:
Own Went deep during bombing.
Enemy Turned away and combed Torpedo Tracks.

For Torpedo Attack (Own):
Firing range 3,000 yards.
Keel depth 64 feet.
Straight/curved shot(s)
Type spread Natural

Type Attack
(check)
Periscope
Periscope and TDC
Sound

Attack: (unopposed
(check) (opposed by air screen/[CROSSED OUT: close screen]
Detected: (prior to firing
(check) (after firing [X] By Air Cover.
(undetected
Results: (Certain) MISSED.

(Estimated

Damage to own ship None.

Lookout(s) or special equipment detector operator(s):
MOFFITT, John Joseph, RM2c. 223 67 07
(Name) (Rate) (ServiceNo.)
made initial contact by Sound (JK Receiver).
(sound) (radar), (SMSD), (MAD), (Sight)
Brief Remarks Jap sighted wakes about 1-1/2 minutes after we fired,
turned away and was able to avoid torpedoes. A plane that we had
not seen dropped six bombs on us six minutes after firing.

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CONFIDENTIAL

U. S. SUBMARINE ACTION REPORT

U. S. S. TULLIBEE (SS284) Date: 2 January 1944.
Time 0936(K) Location: Latitude 21°-21' N.
Longitude 145°-13' E.

INSTRUCTIONS
(a) Attack First—Then collect data for this report.
(b) Do not “gun deck” this report—if data cannot be estimated with reasonable accuracy enter
a dash in space for which no data is available.
(c) Draw a circle around the appropriate entry in this report wherever suitable.

Weather conditions Clear with few scattered Clouds.
Sea conditions Lieht chop.
Sound conditions (if applicable) Good.
Type of operations Conducting submerged high periscope patrol.

Specific objective Conducting Third War Patrol of this vessel.

Forces engaged: Own U.S.S. TULLIBEE.

(Name and Type) Enemy I-53 Class Japanese Submarine.

Type of attack (own/~~enemy/neutral~~) Submerged Approach and Attack.

Brief description Enemy picked up by sound at 0925(K) and shortly after
by periscope. Went to Battle Stations conducted approach and fired.

Weapons employed:
Own Torpedo Tubes.
Enemy Jap Air Cover Dropped six bombs.
Ammunition expended Four torpedoes. (Mk. 14-3A).

1

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CLASSIFICATION REDUCED TO
CONFIDENTIAL
BY AUTHORITY OF
OPNAV INT. INST. 5510.1
DATED 15 JUN 53
[HANDWRITTEN: By ZC] [HANDWRITTEN: Date 8-20-57]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
FF12-10/A4-1/(12) COMMANDER SUBMARINE FORCE
UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
Serial 00573 c/o Fleet Post Office,
[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL] San Francisco, California.
MAY 15 1944

From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : The Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS284) - loss of

1. It is with deepest regret that the Commander Sub-
marine Force, Pacific Fleet, announces that the U.S.S. TULLIBEE
is overdue from her fourth war patrol and must be presumed to be
lost.

2. In accordance with Commander Task Force Seventeen
Operation Order No. 80-44, the TULLIBEE, commanded by Commander
C. F. Brindupke, U.S.N., departed Pearl Harbor on 5 March 1944,
with orders to proceed to Area 10 North, which is an open sea
area north of Palau, between Latitudes 8° North and 13° North
and between Longitudes 132° East and 136° East. On 14 March 1944,
after topping off with fuel at Midway, she proceeded along the
following route: rhumb line to Latitude 24° North, Longitude 170°
East; rhumb line to Latitude 18° 30' North, Longitude 147° East;
rhumb line to Latitude 13° North, Longitude 136° East; thence into
Area 10 North. No word has been received from the TULLIBEE since
her departure from MIDWAY.

3. The TULLIBEE was scheduled to depart her patrol
area not later than sunset on 24 April 1944. On 24 April 1944,
the TULLIBEE was given despatch orders to proceed to Majuro for
refit. If she had departed at this time and proceeded at normal
cruising speed towards Majuro she would have arrived there about
4 May 1944. Existing instructions for submarines proceeding to
Majuro Command at least forty-eight hours prior to arrival at
Majuro require that submarine notify the Majuro Command at least
forty-eight hours prior to arrival at Majuro Command at least
tude 170° 30' East (which is the northern end of a safety lane to
Majuro), stating time of arrival at this position. The TULLIBEE,
therefore, if she were on schedule should have reported on 1 or
2 May.

4. Instructions for entering Majuro also state that
if a submarine is unable to transmit, she will not proceed to
Majuro but will head direct for Midway. In accordance with exist-
ing instructions, Commander Task Group 17.5 at Midway, on 6 May
1944, was notified of the circumstances and instructed to keep a
sharp lookout for the TULLIBEE along the approaches to Midway from
the Southwest.

[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL] -1- [STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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FF12-10/A4-1/(12) COMMANDER SUBMARINE FORCE
Serial 00573 UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
[STAMP: TOP SECRET]
Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS284) - loss of

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[HANDWRITTEN: 0510]

FF12-10/A4-1/(12) COMMANDER SUBMARINE FORCE
UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
Serial 00573 To:
[STAMP: TOP SECRET] Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
MAY 15 1944
Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS284) - loss of

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L11-1
Serial U00331

[STAMP: TOP-SECRET]
TOP-SECRET
MAY 18 1944

From: 1st Endorsement on
ComSubPac ltr. P11-1/
10/A4-1/(12) Serial
00573 of 15 May 1944.

To : Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.[HANDWRITTEN: 01482]

Subject: U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS284) - Loss of.

1. Forwarded with regret.

Copy to:
ComSubPac [HANDWRITTEN: 01483]

C. H. McMORRIS
Chief of Staff

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U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS 284) - Statement of KUYKENDALL, Clifford
Weldon, GM2/c, 356-73-89.

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COMMANDER SUBMARINE FORCE
UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET

9 September 1945.
356-73-89.

STATEMENT OF CLIFFORD WELDON KUYKENDALL, GM2/c,

I arrived on station March 25th 1944, Northeast of Palau Island. During
the day time we stayed on the surface making three practice dives per day. At
night we cut the speed down to 1/3. On [HANDWRITTEN: March] the 26th about 0800 we made
radar contact at 24,000 yards. We began moving in on the target that we con-
tacted, as we drew closer to the target we found out it was a large troop and
cargo ship. Astern of the large transport were two medium sized freighters.
This convoy was escorted by two Jap escort vessels and one large destroyer.
The small escort vessels were out in front and the destroyer was astern of the
convoy bringing up the rear. We were making several runs on the convoy getting
the range, angle on the bow, speed and zig zag course the ships were steering.
We started to make a torpedo run but the Captain wanted to be able to see the
target before firing. (Making radar approaches) After making two torpedo
runs on target the Jap escort vessels began dropping depth charges and using
their search lights, was signaling to the other ships in convoy with their
blinker lights. They dropped between 15 and 20 charges, then stopped and didn't
drop any more. We had selected the target as the large transport. We made three
torpedo runs but were not able to see the target and did not fire. On the 4th
torpedo run we went in about 3,000 yards, still unable to see target, but fired
two torpedoes anyway from the bow. Between one minute and two minutes after
firing, a terrific concussion shook the boat. I am pretty positive our own

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