U.S.S. HAKE (SS-256) — war patrol report SS-256_HAKE.pdf

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Hake (SS-354)
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2- USS HAKE (SS 256)

After repairs in New London, USS HAKE pointed her nose toward the Pacific. For her eager crew it proved to be an exasperatingly slow trip with innumerable stops. She left New London on 25 August 1943 and proceeded to Staten Island. The following day she steamed to Annapolis, Maryland for five days. The ship departed Annapolis with destination Funama, but had to stop overnight in Norfolk, Virginia. After several days in Funama she left for San Diego, California, where she carried out training exercises for five days, and then traveled up to Mare Island, California for an extensive overhaul. The crew was by this time, calling the trip around a "war bond tour."

At Mare Island the ship was put in first class fighting condition, and on 6 December 1943, USS HAKE got underway to join the Pacific melee. After a brief stop at Pearl Harbor, the ship was subjected to an intensive training period to acquaint the officers and men with the latest theories and doctrines on how to eliminate Nip bottoms. Torpedoes were loaded at Pearl Harbor, and HAKE sailed for its first foray against the Japs on 27 December. A short stop at Midway Island gave all hands an opportunity to meet the "gooney" bird and top off on fuel.

From Midway, she set a course for the Philippines which were then under complete Jap control. Enroute to the patrol area an unsuspecting Nip was encountered steaming nonchalantly along toward the Empire with one escort. Unable to close for attack, the skipper decided to "end around" and come in at dusk. This resulted in a full speed, all day chase. Shortly after sunset, HAKE closed for her first kill. Two well placed torpedo hits sent the Jap to join her honorable ancestors. The escort was taken by surprise and HAKE steamed merrily on her way unmolested by such details as depth charges.

The remainder of the trip to the area was uneventful as was the next week's patrol off the east coast of Luzon. A whole week of watching the enemy mine iron ore 24 hours a day and then just pile it up without shipping it out grew quite monotonous. From Luzon, orders said move south to patrol the Mindanao-Halmahera Area. After weathering a typhoon she approached the new area on the night of 26 January 1944.

The first night a fast moving convoy was sighted crossing the bow heading for Davao Gulf from Palau. Unable to close, the HAKE fired torpedoes at an excessive range and obtained only one hit on a large, empty tanker. This lone hit produced a marked reduction in the speed of the tanker, but it also excited the escorts. Those "ones of heaven" made a bee-line for HAKE at high speed. The next hours were rather tense. Considerable material damage resulted from "enemy counter measures". However, eventually they apparently ran out of depth charges. Now the crew had seen the other side of the picture; quite different from the first show.

The next seven days restored the equanimity of the men and every one was ready for the fray again. The Jap proved accommodating. Just south of the mouth of Kan Bay, Halmahera, three medium freighters with two escorts were sighted. After a satisfactory tracking period, HAKE came in for the kill. It was beautiful. The three freighters were lined up in a line of bearing so that they presented a large overlapping target to HAKE. Six torpedoes were loosed, resulting in two hits in the middle, ship and one in each of the others.

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5- USS HAKE (SS 256)
remained at periscope depth. As a reward for this daring maneuver, three of her fast torpedoes found their mark in the soft innards of a large Jap destroyer. In less than a minute the destroyer changed her course completely and permanently -- for the bottom. HAKE was forced to retire by the remaining escorts assisted by excellent air cover. The remainder of the patrol was spent in carrying out her basic orders, always in the face of extremely active enemy counter-measures.

Upon completion of another refit and rest period at Perth, West Australia, and a week of trials and practice operations, USS HAKE departed Fremantle Port to conduct unrestricted submarine warfare in the Manila Area off the north-western coast of Luzon. Passage to the area was uneventful, even in Lombok Strait. Jap patrol boats and planes failed to give any trouble, however, several crash dives evading Jap planes prevented a montonous transit.

By this time the Nips had become rather weary losing 80 much shipping off Manila, consequently they were devoting every effort to make the area as "hot" as possible. With her time being consumed evading patrol craft and planes and keeping out of mine fields, no shipping was encountered during the first fifteen days of patrol. Several fast contacts were sighted on the so called "race track" to Manila, but HAKE was unluckily unable to close to a firing position.

On the night of the 7th of November, while operating in a wolf-pack with two other submarines USS HARDHEAD and the ill-fated USS GROMLER which was believed to be sunk that same night, the HAKE witnessed the seven second sinking of a gasoline laden tanker by USS HARDHEAD. This sinking lead to a sequence of events whereby HAKE was procured upon by three graduates of the Tokyo Sound School. She was forced to evade for sixteen hours, during which the Japs dropped 147 close depth charges. Surfacing at 2200 on 8 November, HAKE departed the immediate area to repair as much of the damage as possible. The following days were spent weathering out the tail end of a typhoon then sweeping the Luzon coast.

Bad weather, interspaced with life guard duty and lack of targets prevented action until later, near the end of the patrol, when a light cruiser was sighted. Conducting a submerged approach, soon two torpedoes hit to inflict heavy damage. Successfully evading three destroyers, HAKE only heard random depth charging.

On 1 December HAKE was given a special mission to accomplish. On the evening of 5 December, surfacing off the north-western coast of Fanya, two small boats were sighted. The sail boats, filled with Filipino Guerrillas pulled alongside to discharge their cargo of 29 aviators, shot down during the 2nd battle of the Philippines. Leaving Fanya HAKE once again headed for Perth. The voyage back almost converted several of the aviators into submariners until one day while traversing the Straits of Macassar, a Jap plane sighted HAKE, forcing her to dive twice, dropping two bombs, one distant, the other very close. Needless to say no converts remained among the passengers. On 15 December the sub arrived in Fremantle Harbor to receive another gold star and to spend a "down-under" Christmas at the beach.

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6- USS HAKE (SS 256)

On 5 January 1945, HAKE left Perth, West Australia, anf for the last time ran the gauntlet through Lombok Strait while enroute to the patrol area off the Indo-China coast. After arriving on station, the next 30 days were uneventfully spent. Only one contact was made with no results. Leaving the South China Sea, HAKE headed for a Navy Yard overhaul in the San Francisco Bay area.

After completing a two months overhaul in Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, USS HAKE began a long trek to Saipan in a phnse of the war which could not afford much action. She was assigned as a lifeguard unit to pick up pilots who ran into trouble over Japan. Enroute to Saipan the sub was stationed five miles off Wake Island to act as lifeguard for a small carrier strike where she witnessed a shore bombardment by the battleship PENNSYLVANIA. She then moved in toward Wake and experienced several return salvos from a Jap shore battery when she fired several rounds from her deck gun. HAKE was untouched and the next day found her enroute to Saipan again and thence to her lifeguard station in Bungo Suido, off Japan, Pacific side. These were interesting days even though nothing came into view to sink. The words "escape firing" and "Splice the Main Brace" came and HAKE's next assignment directed her, in a group of twelve submarines called "Benny's Peacemakers" into Tokyo Bay, to witness the official Japanese surrender. This completed USS HAKE's ninth and last patrol and she left Tokyo for a 10,000 mile trip to New London and home.

On 15 September 1945, Commander A. G. Schnable, USN, relieved Commander Hayler as commanding officer of USS HAKE.

After three war making years the HAKE had sunk ten Nipponese ships for a total of 57,500 tons.

By Directive of January 1947, USS HAKE was placed out of commission in reserve, and came to rest in her berth at New London, Connecticut.

USS HAKE earned seven Battle Stars on the Asiatic-Pacific Area Service Medal for participation in the following operations:

1. Star/Leyte Operation -- 20 October - 16 December 1944
2. Star/THIRD Fleet Operations against Japan -- 13 - 15 August 1945
3. Star/Submarine war patrol 250 -- 27 December - 21 February 1944
4. Star/Submarine war patrol 251 -- 18 March - 30 April 1944
5. Star/Submarine war patrol 252 -- 23 May - 11 July 1944
6. Star/Submarine war patrol 253 -- 5 August - 25 September 1944
7. Star/Submarine war patrol 254 -- 20 October - 16 December 1944

She was awarded the Navy Occupation Service Medal, Asia, for the period 2 - 3 September 1945.

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7- USS HAKES (SS 256)

OVERALL LENGTH: 312 feet

BEAM: 27 feet

SPEED: 20 knots

DISPLACEMENT: 1468 tons

Compiled: September 1953

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1. The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander Submarine Squadron FIFTY.
Subject: U.S.S. HAKE - Report of FIRST War Patrol.
Reference: (a) SubHunt Conf. Ltr. No. 6CL-42.
    (b) ConsubHunt Conf. Ltr. A16-3(6)/0753
    dated October 15, 1942.
    - (c) ConsubHunt 50 Conf. Ltr. 5C-50/A16(4)
    Serial 061 dated November 24, 1942.
Enclosures: (A) Report of WAR Patrol - U.S.S. HAKE.
    (B) Log of Vessel sighted.

1. In accordance with reference (a) and (b), enclosure (A) and (B) are forwarded herewith.

J.C. BROACH.

DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPENWINGST 5510.1C
BY OP-9849C - DATE 5/30/72

DECLASSIFIED

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1. Report of 1st War Patrol. Period from April 7 to April 29, 1943. Area: Enroute Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut to BASE TWO, Rosneath, Scotland. Operation orders: Consubstant Secret Operation order No. 39-43 dated April 5, 1943.

PROLOGUE
The ship was delivered and commissioned on October 30, 1942. Training exercises were conducted in New London Area for a period of four weeks. Then placed in overhaul status to effect reduction of slihttaged installation of additional 20 MM gun mount forward. Following this overhaul continued training exercises and rendered three weeks of services to Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, R.I. returning to New London on January 17, 1943. On return to New London was placed in an inoperative status pending correction of main engine and blower difficulties. Began extensive overhaul at Electric Boat Company on February 15, 1943. Work accomplished included the following: silencing of auxiliary machinery throughout ship; installation of new type main engine exhaust valves; installation of new type propellors; replacement of all main engine gear train and blowers with improved material. Overhauled compressor on March 28, 1943. Readiness for sea on April 1, 1943.

1. NARRATIVE
April 7 1602-Q Departed Submarine Base, New London, Conn. in accordance with referenced operation order. Made trim dive in Block Island Sound. 2007-Q Took departure Point Judith Gong Buoy No. 1 and stood down swept channel to sea.

April 8 0040-Q S.J. Radar contacted patrol craft class picket boat at 4000 yards; exchanged recognition signals. 0531-Q Dove for daylight submerged patrol at point "A" and changed base course to 0960T.

April 9 0047-Q S.J. Radar contact at 9000 yards. Target headed on opposite and parallel course, speed 17 knots; sighted at 5500 yards. Not sighted. 0533-Q Received Consubstant Bulletin No. 3 advising us of a probable contact with above ship. Made trim dive during morning twilight. 1416-Q Dove on lookout report of periscope sighting. False contact, believe he saw porpoise. Made dive for evening twilight.

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April 9
Continued.
Main engine exhaust valve opened sluggishly resulting in flooding one or more main engines on diving. Air leaks have developed in bow buoyancy blow and main ballast tank emergency hammer valve.

:  April 10
0408-9. Arrived point "B" and changed base course to 0790T. Dove for morning, and evening twilight. Main engine exhaust still sluggish and leaking. Local storm very rough. Shipped two seas through coming tower hatch due to forward 20 MM gun access door having lost its latch and being open.

:  April 11
Dove for morning and evening twilight. Weather still rough but moderating.

:  April 12
0432-P Dove for daylight submerged patrol. 0505-P Arrived point "C" and changed base course to 0590T. Main engine exhaust valve still sluggish. Weather moderating, typical gulf stream weather.

:  April 13
Conducted submerged patrol during daylight.

:  April 14
Conducted submerged patrol during daylight. 2300-P Received F.O.S. despatches 151902 B, 151704 B part 2 giving operating orders and route after CHOP. Weather moderating sufficiently permitting greasing main engine exhaust valve deck fittings.

:  April 15
Conducted submerged patrol during daylight. 0501-P Arrived at point "D" and set base course 0450T.

:  April 16
Conducted submerged patrol during daylight. Persistent propeller noise heard by sound and finally traced to drain pump. No further trouble with main engine exhaust valves.

:  April 17
Conducted submerged patrol during daylight. 2150-P Received F.O.S. 171359-3 and 155 171529 giving enemy sub estimates. 2245-P Arrived at point "E" and CHOP, base course remained 0540T. Number 1 sir compressor wiped crank bearing.

:  April 18
Conducted daylight submerged patrol.

:  April 19
Conducted daylight submerged patrol. 0930-0 Arrived at point "G" and set base course 0750T. 2350-0 Received F.O.S. 191451 B giving Sub estimate. Banging noise hear in superstructure; too rough on surfacing to investigate.

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April 20  Conducted daylight submerged patrol.
:  0315-0 Received F.O.S. 121521 diving times for
:    arrival at points "H" and "J".
:   2300-0 O.O.D. reported searchlights northward;
:    changed course to north and increased speed to
:    17 knots for one hour when decided chasing rain-
:    bows due to bright moonlight.
:   2338-0 Received F.O.S. 201548B giving U-Boats
:    estimates.

:  April 21  Conducted daylight submerged patrol.
:    2215-0 Received F.O.S. 211534 B reporting U-Boats
:    in my vicinity.

:  April 22  Conducted daylight submerged patrol.
:    0101-0 Received F.O.S. 211233 B giving bombing
:    restrictions along my route.
:    0938-0 KIRBY, Prodr R., #260-50-65, P2c, U.S.N.
:    died of causes unknown apparently from an internal
:    hemorrhage. This death is being made the subject
:    of a separate report. At 2347-0 conducted
:    services and burial for the above named man in
:    Lat. 50° 36' N. Long. 27° 53' W.
:    2150-0 Arrived at point "H" and set base course
:    0460T.

:  April 23  Conducted daylight submerged patrol.
:    0036-0 Received ADMTY 221047 B giving U-Boat
:    estimate.
:    0051-0 Received F.O.S. estimate and 23152 B giving
:    additional U-Boat estimates.
:    Glass dropped one inch in five hours during early
:    morning. Weather roughing up; heavy swells unable
:    to maintain periscope patrol.

:  April 24  Conducted daylight submerged patrol.
:    0443-0 Received F.O.S. 241301 B giving bombing
:    instructions.
:    0055-0 Received F.O.S. 241506 B, 241239 B, and
:    24224 B giving U-Boat estimate.
:    Sea mountains and winds of gale force. Unable
:    to maintain periscope patrol; rolling 16° at 150
:    feet.
:    Upon surfacing several seas taken down conning
:    tower hatch; forced to run with hatch closed.
:    Heavy spray and occasionally solid water down main
:    engine air induction. Numerous electrical grounds
:    on after battery and auxiliary machinery.

:  April 25  Conducted daylight submerged patrol.
:    Spend day clearing grounds. Weather moderated
:    somewhat in the late afternoon.

:  April 26  Conducted daylight submerged patrol.
:    0035-0 Arrived at point "J" and set base course
:    0730T.

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April 26  Continued.
    0101-N and 0124-N received F.O.S. 251447 B and
    251844 B giving U-Boat estimate and information
    on passage of merchant ship and HMCS KENICAN
    across our track.

:  April 27  Proceeded on surface; made trim dive during
    morning twilight.
    0815-N Received .O.S. 2709241 B advising of
    approaching convoy and ordering us 20 miles
    north of our route to avoid.
    1249-N Sent my 271230 Z to P.O.S. giving my
    position and requesting repetition of above
    message, not using compass table which is garoled
    in my code book.

:  April 28  Proceeded on surface.
    0410-Z S.D. Radar contact report on plane not
    sighted.
    0548-Z Made landfall on Barra Head.
    0700-Z Radar contact; pale sighted - Sunderland
    Flying Boat.
    0840-Z Sighted and exchanged recognition signals
    with escort vessel.
    0900-Z Arrived point "Q" and fell in with escort
    vessel H.M.S. DORNOCH (J173) and proceeded towards
    North Channel.
    1806-Z Received F.O.S. 261728 B advising of
    merchant ship in tow and passate of H.M.S. 3ULLDOG
    at mouth of Clyde.

:  April 29  Proceeded in company with escort.
    0345-Z Anchored in Rosneath bound.
    0730-B Underway starting up to boom.
    0800-B Lieutenant Commander J.R. WATERMAN, USS came
    aboard to act as pilot.
    0900-B Passed through boom.
    0946-B Moored alongside U.S.S. BEAVER at BASE TWO.

2. WATCHING
   - The weather in general was somewhat better
   than was to be expected in North Atlantic crossing for this
   time of year with the exception of storm encountered on 23rd
   and 24th.

3. TIDAL INFORMATION
   - Currents experienced in general agreement with
   pilot chart.

4. AIDS TO NAVIGATION.
   - All aids were as listed on charts and light lists.

5. ENEMY WARSHIPS OR MERCHANT VESSELS SIGHTED.
   - None sighted.

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6. AIRCRAFT SIGHTED.

NO. TYPE DATE POSITION REMARKS
1 Sunderland 4-28 Barra head bearing 090°T, distant 70 miles.

BY: NAUAR

NO. TIME 0416 POSITION
1 Barra head bearing 090°T, distant 70 miles.

Numerous radar and sighting contact of planes of allied nations in approaches to and passage through North Channel. Radar contact at 7 to 22 miles.

7. PARTICULARS OF ATTACK.
None.

8. ENEMY MEASURES.
None observed.

9. ENEMY MINE SWEEPING OPERATIONS.
None observed.

10. MAJOR DEFECTS EXPERIENCED.
No major casualties. Major difficulties experienced due to the grounds on 24th and 25th due to high seas.

11. RADIO RECEPTION.
Radio reception very good to excellent on surface; excellent to poor on submerged loop after passing CHOP. Note: submerged loop is fixed on this ship.

12. SOUND CONDITIONS AND DENSITY LAYERS.
Sound conditions in general were good. No density layers were encountered.

13. HEALTH AND HABITABILITY.
Generally the health of crew was excellent. Systematic use was made of sunlamp and vitamin capsules were administered.

The death of one man after brief illness is being made the subject of a separate report.

14. MILES STEAMED.
Surface 2758.5
Submerged 59.7 16 days 265 hours
Total 3358.2

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15. FUEL OIL EXPENDED.
29630 gallons (Gallons per mile 8.83).

16. FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING:
TORPEDOES | FUEL 24 | PROVISIONS 60 days | FRESH WATER 80 days | PERSONNEL 40 days
17. None. Patrol terminated y orders.

18. REMAINS.
1. This passage on patrol was distinguished by a dearth of contacts.
2. All machinery and equipment functioned in a very satisfactory manner.
3. The performance of SD and SJ Radar and Sound equipment was considered from good to excellent.

DESCRIPTION OF VESSELS SIGHTED OVER THAN FISHING VESSELS.
LAT. DIST. | TRUE | TGT | TGT | DESCRIPTION
NO: DATE: LONG: | ANGLE (YDS): | COURSE: SPEED: | TIME: & ESCORT.
1 4-8 | 40-32 | 4000 | 170 | 350 | 10 | 004-0 | PC boat on picket duty, Radar Contact.
1 4-9 | 38-50 | 9000 | 250 | 17 | 0047-0 | Large 2 funnel Merchant-man, Radar Contact.

Numerous trawlers and shipping encountered in approaches to Sarra Head.

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ENCLOSURE (B)

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0933
Serial: 0933
FIRST ENFORCEMENT TO
Consubron 50 serial 059
dated 3 May 1943.

CONFIDENTIAL
From: Commander, U.S. Naval Forces in Europe.
To: Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKE - Report of FIRST War Patrol.

1. Nine advance copies of subject patrol report are forwarded for distribution to U.S. Naval commands listed in basic letter except Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.

2. By copy of this letter two copies of subject patrol report are being forwarded direct to Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.

Copy to:
Consublant
(with 2 copies of basic report)
Consubron 50 (less " " )

J.G. BRAY
BY DIRECTION

10
46

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5 01073
FCS-50/A16
SUBMARINE SQUADRON FIFTY
Serial 059
C/o Fleet Post Office,
New York, New York.

U.S. CONFIDENTIAL - BRITISH SECRET
From: The Commander Submarine Squadron FIFTY.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Via: (1) The Admiral (Submarines).
(2) The Admiralty.
(3) The Commander, U.S. Naval Forces in Europe.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKE - Report of FIRST War Patrol.

1. The report of the FIRST War Patrol of the U.S.S. HAKE is forwarded herewith.

2. This patrol was conducted while enroute from New London, Connecticut, to Rosneath, Scotland. The length of the patrol was twenty-three (23) days with sixteen (16) days spent patrolling submerged in the vicinity of suspected enemy submarine routes with a primary objective of the destruction of enemy U-boats. It is regretted that no enemy contacts were made.

3. An inspection of the main engine gears on this vessel after arrival in port showed them to be in very satisfactory condition after an average of one hundred and sixty (160) hours of operation. A slight feather was found on the camshaft drive gear but it is not believed that this indicated anything more than the wearing in of a well-lapped gear.

4. The action of the commanding officer in performing a burial at sea without an autopsy was correctly taken. An investigation by the Squadron Medical Officer into the probable cause of death indicates that it may have been due to a malignant growth. The circumstances will be made the subject of a special report.

5. The material condition and the spirit of the crew were excellent throughout the patrol.

6. Because of the restriction placed on the distribution of U.S. submarine patrol reports by the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet, it is requested that subordinate commands be furnished with only such extracted information as is considered necessary.

DISTRIBUTION:
The Admiralty - The Admiral(S)
Commence - ComInch (2)
VOpenve - Cinepac - CInclant
Comsopac - Comsowcspac
Comsubpac - Comsublant (2)
Comsubsowcspac -

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15LONG
2032

File No. SS256/A16-3
Serial 014

U.S.S. HAKE (SS256)

o/o Fleet Post Office
New York, New York

DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKE - Report of SECOND War Patrol.

Reference: (a) ComSubLant's SUBLANT X-18, File A16-3 of November 15, 1942.

Enclosure: (A) Report of SECOND War Patrol of U.S.S. HAKE.
(B) Track Charts.
(C) Photographs of Hospital Ship.

1. In accordance with reference (a), enclosures (A), (B) and (C) are forwarded herewith.

Copy to:
ComSubRon Pifty.

DECLASSIFIED
BY: OP-09/09 C DATE: 7/30/72

DECLASSIFIED ART. 0415, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY: OP-09/09 C DATE: 7/30/72

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U.S.S. HAKE (SS256)

U.S.S. HAKE. Report of SECOND War Patrol. Period from May 27, 1943 to July 17, 1945. Area: North Atlantic and enroute Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut. Operation orders: Commander Submarine Squadron Fifty Secret Operation Order No. 10-43, dated May 26, 1943.

PROLOGUE

Arrived BASE TWO, Rosneath, Scotland on April 29, 1943, from First War Patrol. Commenced refit consisting of routine repairs and upkeep assisted by U.S.S. BEAVER and relief crew (15 men) personnel on April 30, 1943. Completed refit on May 10, 1943. Ran Degaussing Range, not deepened or wiped. Two day training period, May 11-12, 1943. Readiness for sea on May 14, 1943.

On May 15, 1943, departed for SECOND War Patrol. On May 16, 1943, two hours after lee ing escort off Barra Head, the forward bearing of No. 3 Main Motor failed scoring the journal beyond ship's force capacity to repair. Notified P.O.C.S. and was ordered to cancel patrol and return to Barra Head for escort to Rosneath. Arrived at BASE TWO, Rosneath, Scotland at 0900-B on May 17, 1943. Repairs effected by U.S.S. BEAVER personnel completed on May 22, 1943. Trials completed and leak from H.P. Air bank in No. 4 Main Ballast Tank repaired by May 25, 1943. Readiness for sea same date.

1. NARRATIVE

May 27 Underway 0900-B for SECOND War Patrol in accordance with Operation Order. Proceeded under escort of H.M.S. CAPRICIEUSE to Barra Head making dive for trim and training enroute. Dropped escort at 2116-T. Proceeded along outward route. Sighted numerous friendly planes.

May 28 Several friendly plane contacts in fore noon. 1019-N Received P.O.C.S. 281246B and 261024B giving information on H.M.S. PENNA and H.M.S. OFPA and directing us surface ships/bet attacked.

1420-N Sighted and exchanged recognition signals with H.M.S. PENNA and H.M.S. OFPA. Contact No. 1.

May 31 0105-0 Sighted glow of light from ship over horizon; first mistaken for wake of ship fairly close. Increased speed to 17 knots to close, two bow tubes ready. Continued to close at high speed into heavy sea.

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U.S.S. HAKE (SS256)
CONFIDENTIAL

1. NARRATIVE (Continued).

May 31 (Continued).

until 0200-0 when range had been reduced to 4500 yards on starboard quarter of ship. Ship apparently a brightly lighted neutral on course 036° T., speed 11 knots. Unable to determine nationality. Broke off approach due to rapidly brightening morning twilight and F.O.C.S. 261024B, regards attacks on surface ships. Contact No. 2.

June 2 2300-0 Arrived center of patrol area, Square B-3, began patrolling on station submerged by day.

June 6 0046-0 Received F.O.C.S. 051215B changing patrol area to southern half Square 3-3. 1600-0 Set course submerged by day for C-3 in accordance with above despatch.

June 7 0052-0 Received F.O.C.S. 061104B putting serial numbering of despatches for Submarine Squadron Fifty on patrol into effect. 0200-0 Entered new patrol area, southern half of Square C-3. Began patrolling on station submerged by day.

June 10 0040-0 Received F.O.C.S. Nos. 5 and 6 to HAKE establishing new patrol area and ordering HAKE to new area, Square P-3. 0400-0 Set course for new patrol area in accordance with F.O.C.S. No. 6 for HAKE, diving by day.

June 12 1200-0 Arrived new patrol area, Square P-3.

June 13 0150-0 to 0225-0 Chased setting star; first reported as light on horizon.

June 16 0044-0 Received F.O.C.S. Nos. 16 and 19 for HAKE giving new recognition signal set-up. We do not have latest pyrotechnics.

June 19 0040-0 to 0137-0 Received F.O.C.S. Nos. 21 to 26 inclusive for HAKE. No. 21 set up new patrol area; others order HAKE, BARB and BLACKFISH to proceed forthwith to new areas and give routes and bombing restrictions. 0255-0 Set course for new patrol area, proceeding on the surface, in accordance with above despatches. 1125-0 Sighted object on horizon bearing 045° T., changed course toward. With periscope identified as U.S. Submarine of BARB class and resumed base course.

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1. NARRATIVE (Continued).
June 19 (Continued).
1145-0 Exchanged recognition signals with U.S.S. HACKETT (SS271) on S.E. course. BLACKPISH crossed ahead and dropped below horizon on bearing 166° T. Contact No. 3.
June 20 0458-0 Sighted masts of ship bearing 108° T. on southerly course. 0500-0 Dove and began approach. 0530-0 Made ship out as a properly marked hospital ship similar to No. 267 in Bostir's Merchant Ships on course 220° T., speed 11 knots. Took pictures then opened range to northward and at 0600-0 Surfaced and resumed base course. Contact No. 4.
June 21 1234-0 Arrived Long. 24° W. and began running submerged by day enroute new area in accordance with instructions. 2350-N Arrived center of new patrol area, zones H-3 and H-4 and began patrolling submerged by day.
June 30 2242-N Received P.O.C.S. 301551B, No. 40 for HAKE ordering HAKE leave patrol P.M. of July 1 and proceed to New London, Connecticut, and giving route to CHOP.
July 1 2116-N Surfaced and departed patrol in accordance with orders. Submerged by day.
July 3 0045-0 Received P.O.C.S. No. 43 for HAKE giving communication instruction for radio watch enroute.
July 4 1642-0 Sighted smoke bearing 294° T. Attempted to close for two hours until smoke disappeared. Contact No. 5.
July 6 1025-0 Sound contact. Noises very similar to code on sound projector from two bearings. Came to 300° T., the bearing of the stronger signal and ran silent. Definitely not fish. Nothing more heard so at 1130-0 Resumed base course. Contact No. 6.
July 10 Began proceeding on surface as ordered. 0736-P Received ComSubLant Bulletin No. 1 for HAKE giving route and schedule from CHOP to New London.

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1. NARRATIVE (Continued).

July 11 1940-P Sighted ship, hull dowr., bearing 230°T, and at 1955-P Changed course to 300°T, and increased speed to 18 knots to draw ahead and investigate. Ship made out as a Coast Guard Cutter or sloop on northwestersly corrse, zigging. Lost ship in rain squall and at 2033-P Resumed base course and speed. Ship not sighted again due to poor visibility from rain squalls and evening twilight. May have been weather ship as per ComSubLant's Bulletin No. 2 to HAK. Contact No. 7. 2000-P Received ComSubLant's Bulletin No. 3 giving our submarine notice and P.O.C.S. 111241B giving change in enemy report blocks for use.

July 12 1858-Q Sighted periscope bearing 110°T, 250 Rel., distant about 400 yards. O.O.D. passed word to make ready tubes 9 and 10 (Stand-by tubes), went ahead flank speed (full motor power) and threw stern toward periscope, cleared the bridge and sounded the diving alarm. The periscope was sighted astern through #1 periscope and seen to dip just before our own periscope went under. Tubes reported ready just before our periscope dipped but the ship had not settled from the turn and the set-up was still being cranked into T.D.C. so the opportunity to fire was missed. The enemy was in an ideal firing position when his periscope was sighted. Ran silent and conducted listening search in vicinity for an hour, then opened out on 225°T, until 2109-Q Surfaced on course 274°T. and set speed 15 knots. Contact No. 8.

July 15 Began diving by day in accordance with instructions. 0405-Q Received ComSubLant's Bulletin No. 4 to HAK informing us of 3 U.S. Destroyers crossing our track. Not seen. 2300-Q Received ComSubLant's Bulletin No. 5 to HAK giving information on 3 convoys.

July 16 0404-Q Radar and sight contact. Three ships, 2 D.D. and 1 B.B., base course 90°T, speed 15 knots. Challenged nearer 7.D. to make identity known and delayed making dive until ships were clear. Contact No. 9. 0733-Q Sighted escort type vessel bearing 345°T., distant 5,000 yards on base course 090°T., speed 11-12 knots. Turned away and at 0800-Q Found ourselves almost ahead of large convoy. Went to 140 feet and allowed convoy to pass overhead and to southward. Convoy consisted of about 20 or more

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1. NARRATIVE (Continued).
July 16 (Continued).
ships. Very steep temperature gradient 100 feet to 120 feet continuing to 140 feet. Apparently a density layer at 140 feet as had to flood in 3,000 pounds to get this deep. Escort, only one sighted, was heard to ping occasionally. Contact No. 10.
The above two contacts were probably two of the convoys remarked in ComSubLant's Bulletin No. 5.
2231-0 Received ComSubLant's Bulletin No. 7 in regards HARISON (DD) escorting R.T.C.'s.
July 17 Enroute on surface.
0226-Q Arrived Boy Z-B and entered swept channel East of Block Island. Proceeded up swept channel. Sighted numerous surface craft and planes, both military and C.A.P., after day light.
0415-Q Received ComSubLant's Bulletin No. 6 regarding submarines operating south of Block Island.
1111-Q Moored Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut.

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5. DESCRIPTION OF SURFACE CRAFT SIGHTED (Continued).

| NO. | DATE  | LAT. & LONG. | DIS-TANCE | TRUE BEARING | TGT. COURSE | TGT. SPEED | TIME | DESCRIPTION AND ESCORT |
|-----|-------||||||------||
| 9   | 7-16-43| L39-50N     | 2500      | 300°        | 090°       | 15       | 0404  | US Battleship escorted by two destroyers, zigging. |
| 10  | 7-16-43| L40-00N     | 5000      | 345°        | 090°       | 11 & 9.5 | 0733  | Sighted D.E., turned away, and at 0800 sighted large convoy merchant ships (20 or more). |

6. DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT SIGHTED

| DATE | TIME | POSITION | BEARING | DISTANCE | COURSE | DESCRIPTION |
|------|------||||||
| 6-28-43| 0705-| N L 11-00N| 225 Rel. 4| M1les 280°| Wellington.|          |
|      |      | Long. 56-40 W|         |           |        |           |
| 6-28-43| 0726-| N L 11-11N| 215 Rel. 11| M1les 000°| Two Engine Bomber|          |
|      |      | Long. 56-40 W|         |           |        |           |
| 6-28-43| 0730-| N L 56-41N| 180 Rel. 4| M1les 160°| Blenheim Bomber|          |
|      |      | Long. 56-40 W|         |           |        |           |
| 6-28-43| 0940-| N L 11-30 W| 280 Rel. 7| M1les N.E.| Twintailed Halifax or Lancaster.|          |

7. NO ATTACKS WERE MADE

8. ENEMY A/S MEASURES

None encountered.

9. ENEMY MINE SWEEPING OPERATIONS

None observed.

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10. MAJOR DEFECTS EXPERIENCED
Two casualties to #3 Main Engine occurred on May 31 and July 12 resulting in a stretched piston rod in one case and a bent rod and scored orcas head guides and slippers in the other. Both were due to water in cylinder when starting. The first case was personnel failure but the second case was probably due to a leaky exhaust valve or a water pocket, possibly in the inboard exhaust valve, that the usual precautions failed to disclose. No. 3 out of commission as a result of second casualty.

On July 14, an inspection of #2 Main Engine revealed badly worn and missing rings and scored and worn and scored barbell bands as a general condition on all pistons. One upper cylinder head had cracked. Condition such as to require placing this engine out of commission. Spare parts from #2 Main Engine were then used to repair #3 and place this engine back in commission.

A broken lock wire for main bearings 1 and 2 on Engine No. 3, a sheared shear pin in #2 Main Engine supercharge drive, and a broken lub oil drain line were the only other Main Engine casualties worthy of note.

The new outboard exhaust valves continue to operate sluggishly and fail to close properly on occasion; this condition has improved over the first patrol.

The pitometer log has been a frequent source of trouble due to erratic operation.

Noisy operation of both sound heads required the adjustment of head clearance; clearance had decreased or been improperly set by builder.

Limit switches on periscopes and antenna mast are a prolific source of trouble.

Lower ball bearing on #1 periscope motor requiring renewal. Caused by filings and dirt in motor case at factory assembly.

The flushing valves on all heads leak constantly in spite of all efforts by ship and tender. This should be made the subject of a change in design to correct.

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11. RADIO RECEPTION
    Radio reception was complete. No messages sent. Last signals received were F.O.C.S. No. 48 and ComSubLant Bulletin No. 7.

A complete overhaul of radio receivers, RAL, RAK, DQ6, HRM and loop coupling unit, resulted in improved underwater reception and all schedules were copied from July 5 at depths of 55 to 70 feet. NSS easier copied as far as 41°N 28°W.

12. SOUND CONDITIONS AND DENSITY LAYERS
    No abnormal sound conditions were encountered, although steep temperature gradients were encountered after entering and on leaving Gulf Stream waters. A density layer was noted on July 16 when south of Nantucket Light Ship; see narrative under that date. B/T cards taken.

13. HEALTH AND HABITABILITY
    Habitability was good but the boat was very wet in colder waters. This was alleviated to some extent by use of the air conditioning plant.

Several cases of very persistent Vincents Angina were encountered which took the entire patrol run to control. Dishes were sterilized and infected person's mess gear isolated. During the first three weeks the majority of the crew had colds. One person had to be put on the sick list for eight days, diagnosis tonsillitis, acute. One man had a mild attack of appendicitis. The and was put to rest for observation for two days. The second day up he had a recurrence of symptoms which did not subside for 17 days, the remainder of the patrol, during which time he was kept in bed. Two of the crew had head lice (Pediculis Capitus). The patients were treated, all their bedding changed and no additional infestations were noted.

The general health of the officers and enlisted personnel has been excellent. The food, messing, bathing and washing facilities were adequate. Only three members of the crew showed a noticeable loss of weight but seemed to develop an appetite and be more active when the ship was ordered to return from patrol. The sun lamp was used on submerged days, vitamin capsules given the entire run and salt tablets made available during hot weather.

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14. MILES STRAINED ENROUTE TO AND FROM STATIONS

ON STATION SURFACE 2,048.7 Surfaces 3417.7 Submerged 941.3 Submerged 375.2

Total 2,990.0 Total 3992.0 Grand total 6282.9

15. FUEL EXPENDED

ON STATION 23,870 Gals. 41,810 Gals. 4,810 Gals. Per M. 10.46 Gals. Per M. Total 65,680

16. FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING

TORPEDOES FUEL PROVISIONS FRESH WATER PERSONNEL

24 23,990 Gals. 21 Days Unlimited 14 Days

17. NONE - Patrol was terminated on orders from P.O.C.S. (British).

18. NO REMARKS.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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35
SS256/S43
Serial (011)
CONFIDENTIAL
From: The Commanding Officer,
To: The Commander Submarine Squadron Fifty.
Subject: Casualty, Report of Main Motor Bearing.
Enclosure: (A) Report of Casualty.

1. A casualty to the forward bearing of Number 3 Main Motor occurred at 2330 on May 15, 1943. Enclosure (A) giving description and the Commanding Officer's opinion is enclosed herewith.

J.C. Hines
J.O. BROACH

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1. U.S. S. H. A. K. E. (SS256)
2. CONFIDENTIAL
3. REPORT OF CASUALTY
4. While underway at 2330 (Z) May 15, 1943 in normal surface cruising condition, steaming at 12 knots (155 RPM) on Number 3 Main Engine, this ship suffered a casualty to the extent of wiping the forward bearing on Number 3 Main Motor and scoring the Journal of that bearing.

Overheating of this bearing was noticed by the controller-man on watch when he noticed the distant reading thermometer and continued ahead on the port, clear on the starboard shaft the bearing revealed that no oil was passing through the sight glass, that the drain was not stopped, and that it was very hot by feeling the outer housing. The standby lub oil pump was immediately started and an oil stream was then observed to be passing through the sight glass under the bearing. The shaft continued to idle at very slow speed due to the way of the ship, the port shaft still being under propulsion at reduced speed; this shaft was stopped and locked after about five minutes. Bearings temperatures had been normal at this speed for a period of about 2½ hours.

The end cover of the bearing was unbolted and removed, and a visual inspection made which revealed that the bearing had been wiped. The upper bearing housing and upper bearing were then removed, which revealed a badly scored area of 1" length around the periphery of the Journal at the center of the bearing area, lesser scoring existed over approximately three quarters of bearing area.

In looking for the cause of the casualty the oil supply line for #1 and #5 Main Motor forward bearings was removed and inspected for a restriction. None was revealed here nor in the individual supply line leads. From the common line to #5 Main Motor forward bearings, the drain line from the affected bearing to the supply tested clear. The strainer on the discharge side of the attached and detached pumps was clean. The lub oil cooler, which had been in use, showed a pressure drop of 20% across the cooler and strainer when the standby pump was running, the drop being from 55# to 15#. The pressure drop was 5# when the cooler was by-passed. The cooler was broken down and tested for a restriction in its lub oil side but none was revealed. This test was made by removing the end covers of the lub oil side and blowing through the nest of tubes with a jet of air. The relief valve on the

-1-

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1. Gauge in main motor bearing lub oil line at forward bearings.
2. Double contact maker for L.P. alarm: (a) Set for safe low limit of reduction gears and tapped in forward of reduction gears. (b) As at present but set for safe low limit of main motor bearings by means of gauge in (1) above.
3. A restrictor or regulator to insure that the forward upper bearings are not starved. This might be accomplished by larger lines to forward bearings and particularly to forward upper bearings.
4. Install an equalizing (sluice type) valve between sumps to maintain equal oil level in the sumps when operating standby lub oil pump.

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54415
: 02032
A16-3(14)/(02149)
CARE F. P. O., NEW YORK, N. Y.
26 JUL 1943

CONFIDENTIAL
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
ComSubsLant ltr.
A16-3(5) serial 0911
of 19 July 1943.

From: Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet.
To: Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. Hake (SS256) - Report of Second War Patrol.
1. Forwarded for information.

C. J. CATER,
By direction.

Copy to:
ComSubsLant
CO HAKES

TIN 1953
28
13
16
REVIEWED
RE

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16-3(5)/(0911)  SUBMARINES, ATLANTIC FLEET
7 02032

From: The Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Fleet.
Via: The Commander-in-Chief, Atlantic Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKI - Report of SECOND War Patrol.

Reference: (a) Cominch/Opnav JN1/A6-5 Ser. 01529 of 17 May 1943.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.

1. On 27 May 1943, U.S.S. HAKI departed Base Two for a patrol in the North Atlantic. The Flag Officer Commanding Submarines ordered the patrol terminated on 1 July and HAKI then proceeded to the Submarine Base, New London, arriving 16 July.

2. Photographs were taken through the periscope of the unidentified hospital ship sighted on 20 June and these will be forwarded after processing. No contacts were made with the enemy except for the periscope sighted on 12 July. It is regretted that a more favorable opportunity for attack was not presented.

3. It is noted that a convoy of about twenty ships passed over the HAKI on 16 July without the escorts detecting the presence of the submarine. This may possibly be attributed to the pronounced temperature gradient which existed at that time.

4. The HAKI has been granted availability for unkempt and engine repairs from 18 July to 7 August. A thorough analysis of the cause of the casualties, efforts will be made to improve the operation of the, outboard exhaust valves and in-struction will be given in operating the pit log. The other defects are minor and will be remedied during regular refit at the Submarine Base, New London.

- 1 -

52066 FILMED

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7 02032
CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. HARD - Report of SECOND War Patrol.

5. The form for war patrol reports prescribed by reference (1) was not followed by the HARD due to non-receipt prior to departure from Base Two.

F. A. DAUBIN.
F. A. DAUBIN.
DISTRIBUTION:
The Admiralty - The Admiral (S)
Combined (10)
Commence (2)
Yonav - Cinepac - Cinclant
Consopec - Consowespac
Consubpac - Co subsorespac
Consubron 50

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SS256/A16-3
Serial 0128
DIVASSIFIED
From:  To:  Via:
Subject:  U.S.S. HAKE, Report of War Patrol number THREE.
Enclosure:  (A) Subject Report.
(B) Track Chart (CTF 71 Only).

1. Enclosure (A), covering the Third war patrol of this vessel conducted in east coast LUZON, DAVAO-KAUAY AREA during the period December 27, 1943 to February 21, 1944 is forwarded herewith.

J. C. BROACH

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY OP-093C DATE 3/1/44

DECLASSIFIED

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U.S.S. HAKE (SS256)
THIRD WAR PATROL

PROLOGUE:
July 17 - August 25, 1943.

Arrived Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, on July 17, from seaward patrol. Began refit by Submarine Base and ship's force, controlling job was overhaul and inspection of main engines (H.I.O.R.) to fit them for patrol. Plans changed about August 5; to Navy Yard, Hare Island for overhaul. Repairs and engine overhaul accomplished only to extent necessary to insure arrival of Mare Island.

August 25 - September 31, 1943.

Departed Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut on August 25, in accordance with Commusblant Op. Ord 124-43, proceeded via Long Island Sound to North Beach, Maryland, and reported to C.O., Chesapeake Bay Station, Naval Research Laboratory for four days services connection tests on radar and radar detection equipment. Departed Norfolk, Va., on September 4, after having been delayed because of German submarine contact off the Cape; and proceeded to Bristol, C.Z. via Mona Passage. Arrived Cristobal, C.Z. September 10. Fueled and provisioned to capacity and transit the Canal on September 14, tying up overnight at Naval Depot (Submarine Base Dock), Balboa, C.Z. September 15, in accordance with C.O. T.G. 25.7 Op. Ord. 224-43, for San Diego, California. Proceeded as ordered arriving San Diego, California, 1700(2) on September 24, Rendered services to Sound School, using at Destroyer Base from September 25 to 29, Departed San Diego at 0200(2) September 29, in accordance with C.O. T.G. 17.9 Op. Ord. 18-43 and proceeded under escort to Navy Yard, Hare Island, California, arriving there October 1, 1943.

October 1 - December 5, 1943.

Overhaul status undergoing major refit at Navy Yard, Hare Island, California. Ship was re-engined, General Motors 16-276A engines installed all major and minor alterations accomplished. Depended and wiped (Flash "D") on November 30.

December 6 - 27, 1943.

Readiness for sea December 6, and departed that date for Pearl Harbor, H.H. in accordance with Commander Eastern Sea Frontier Op. Ord 129-40. Arrived Pearl Harbor, T.H. December 13, U.S.S. SHIPIN repair force completed voyage repairs and installed S.J.A and P.P.I. units. Eight days training including exercises with friendly convoy; fired six exercise torpedoes; fired four inch and twenty mm guns. Hired, (Flash "D") on December 21. Readiness for sea December 27.

(1) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1943.
245-W. Departed Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor in accordance C.T.P. 17
Op. Ord 312-43, dated December 26, 1943. Escorted by P.C. 487 until
dark.

: 28-30, 1943.
Enroute Midway, daily dives and drills enroute. Several con-
tacts with friendly planes both by sight and radar, recognitions ex-
changed without undue trouble in each case; see Aircraft Contacts Li-
brary.

: 31, 1943.
24-X On station for Rendezvous, sighted two planes.
32-X Exchanged recognition signals with escort planes and proceed
in; picked up pilot and at
00-X Moored alongside Submarine Base Pier, Midway. Fueled and pro-
visioned, minor voyages repairs accomplished.
13-Y Departed Midway for patrol area, air escort until dark.

: 1, 1944.
00-Y Crossed 180 meridian and changed date to January 2, 1944.

: 26, 1944.
Daily dives and drills enroute. Necessary to make turns for
15 knots in order to make 15 knots good when number four M.B.T. is
carrying fuel and sea is even slightly rough. Speed reduction in
calm water only 0.7. knots due number four M.B.T. carrying fuel. As
prescribed route passes within twenty miles of Marcus Island, decid-
ed to scout on way past.

: 7, 1944.
R. Radar contact on Marcus Island, at 16,000 yards. Scan patrol
line off of Marcus, eastern approaches, No charts available.
Dove on radar contact that closed in to 1000 yards very small
target. Not seen from bridge but wish to remain undetected.
432-J Propellers on general bearing 125° T. drew astern and faded
out shortly thereafter.
444-J Sighted search light on Marcus. May have been a flood light
on air strip as was quite broad beam. Not a fixed light as it was
trained about.
C.T. Made out radio towers. Had been set to southward; set 210° T.
I knot, changed course to head up for Island. False sounding of 12
Cathoms. Gave me a bad view minutes.
00-J Sighted a medium bomber (Vail) taking off, headed in our direc-
tion.
30-J Taking photographs. Marcus bears 010° T. distant about 3-4
miles. Bomber parries on air strip on western end of Island. Hangar
appeared burned out. Numerous small sanded over structures on west-
ern part. Tall steel radio towers on eastern part. May have been a
pile pier or mooring on southern shore. Water about 1000 fathoms at
this distance. Bogan workin, out to westward. No shipping present.

(2) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1.45-J Sighted ship bearing 273° T. 10,000 yards, smoking heavily, began approach. Contact No. 1.
: 20-J Identified as trawler type patrol craft. Broke off approach and opened out from track. Trawlers on course 090° T. speed 12 knots.
: 30-J Trawlers turned toward and began searching went deep and ran silent working around to westward. Listening exclusively, no pinning by trawlers.
: 32-J Sighted medium bomber 6 miles astern, patrolling area where trawler had searched for us.
: 35-J Surfaced.

January 8, 1944.
Enroute area, daily dives and drills.

January 10, 1944.
00-I Received CTP 17 serial 8 Nike.

January 11, 1944.
0-I Passed to operational control of CTP 71 and assumed task unit designation 71.1.7.
: 30-I Radar interference hauled through N. to NE. where it faded out, about 0200-I next morning.
: 70-I On station, began patrolling east and west (278° T. and reverse).

January 12, 1944.
Patrolling.
: 35-I Decided to head south c/o to 190° T.
: 55-I Sighted smoke and c/o toward 220° T.
: 00-I Dove, began approach, contact developed into medium AP (later made out as similar to USSRIR Naru) escorted by O.D.D. Contact No. 2.
: 19-I Abandoned the approach as was unable to close to a minimum of 4000 yards after an hour chase at high speed. Angle on the bow 160° starboard. Range 8000 yards. Base course 005° T. speed 13-14 knots.
: I Surfaced and began chase for daylight end-around on three engines, charging with other and auxiliary engine.
: 14-I Sighted target bearing 347° T. Spent rest of day maintaining contact with high periscope, gradually drawing ahead on starboard flank. Targets spaced 12.6 knots along base course 000° T. 358°. 14 knots pit.
From data on submerged approach and tracking zig plan consisted of:
   - 0-12 m. 20-25° to R of Base Course.
   - 12-14 m. 35-40° to R of Base Course.
   - 14-24 m. 45-50° to L of Base Course.
   (This was the snap zig that foiled me on submerged approach).
   - 24-36 m. 20-25° to R of Base Course then report as above.
Due to heading into seas and # 4 in.B.T. being full had less than three knot speed advantage.

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1944-01-14
U.S.S. HAKES (SS256)
THIRD WAR PATROL (Cont'd)

"42-I After sunset at 1741 began closing along constant bearing line, having attained position with target bearing 260° T.I. 10° forward of his port beam on base course. Planned to deliver attack prior to target sighting. Would be very difficult to secure a position for submarged attack after more rise if contact was lost.

00-I With good set up on both range and escort, T.I. 0, plot and bearings all checking fired four at target on 84-90°S. track, small gyros, and got quick set-up on escort astern of AP, and fired two on 107°-104° S. track 342°-337° gyros. (Attacks No. 1 & 2). Radar range did not dare delay longer. Target about due for 90° L. zig but

01-40 Timed and seen hit between superstructure and main mast, water column twice as high as mast.

02-10 Timed and seen hit just forward of bridge. Water column only about bridge height, Note that first hit was a 6 ft setting, second at 8 ft. Both hits heard throughout the ship. AP stopped dead and began to settle by stern overall. Turned hard right to clear at full speed after firing at escort who was observed to swing left then right and head for no, 20° S. angle on bow. Escort must have been certain attacking 5/11 was submerged as well as blind, for after closing to 1100 yards he swung left to pass up starboard side of AP and began dropping depth charges, 10 in four minutes. Flashes from thrower plainly visible to C.O. on bridge. Kept stern on escort and began to open out rapidly. Escort continued to drop charges at irregular intervals for two and one half hours, 37 total.

10-I Target observed with docks under aft, into superstructure 15° down by stern. Pressured smaller silhouette than O.D.D. at approximate range, and than disappeared.

12-I Then radar lost targets tip at 8500 yards. Escort still in sight at 8500 yards bearing 20° to right of targets last position.

20-I Lost radar contact on escort at 13,000 yards.

21-I Made dive for reload.

I Surfaced, set course for area at 15 knots.

January 13, 1944.

14-I Possible perilsoops sighting by lookouts, not seen by OOD. Avoided on the surface. (Contact No. 3).

January 14, 1944.

15-9 Pooped by sea; water down hull induction stripped about 15 blinds on supply blower impeller.

January 15, 1944.

30-H Radar landfall 165° T. 70,000 yards. No sights for three days set to NW. Spent remainder of night patrolling to eastward of Polin Island. Outside of 100 fathom curve.

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1944, U.S.S. HAIKE (SS256)
THIRD WAR PATROL (Cont'd)

January 16, 1944.
Entered Lamon Bay and began submerged patrol off Jose Pan-
samban.

January 17-21, 1944.
Patrolling off Jose Panamban, submerged by day, as close I
as practicable. Spotty visibility first three days, but excellent vis-
ibility 19th to 21st.
Nothing of interest sighted other than small native sailing
trucks (See Contract List) which were avoided.
Mines were carried 24 hours a day as evidenced by bright flo-
lights on dinghies all night. Several radar contacts on rain, small
islands, and rocks.

January 22, 1944.
OO-H. Left area, proceeding to 'new patrol area off San Bernadino
straits, speed 12 to 14 knots.
10-H. Sighted lights ashore on Cantanduades Islands.
10-H. Radar landfall on north of Samar; 65,000 yards.

January 23, 1944.
Typhoon signs in early morning, glass falling steadily, swell
building up from N.E. Barometer reading fell from 20.35" at 0100 to
28.04" at 1000 falling 0.56" in last hour. N.E. winds built up from
force, 5 to 10 at 1000. Center passed over at 1045 when wind and sea
moderated greatly and had short glimpses of the sun. Shortly after
1100 wind hauled right to S.E. and increased rapidly in strength to
force 10 to 11, sea confused but swells rapidly followed the wind
shift. (Hass rose rapidly after passage of center. By 1600 wind had
fallen to force 5 to 6. Heavy rain and clouds typical of a small area
typhoon of high intensity.
Rode out first part "this seas on quater at 12 knots, in order
to open coast. After passage of center put seas and wind slightly on
starboard bow and slowed to 7 knots, at which speed rode very nicely.
"at "as remarkably dry, no water of any consequence down hatch; no
rounds. "hile sailing turns for 7 knots, pit log speed dropped to 0
to 1 knot on numerous occasions, average 1.5 knots. By 2030 was able
to resume course and increase speed to 12 knots.

January 24, 1944.
Courses set for Cape San Agustin, Davao Bay.
Quick dive to 1401 on possible radar contact on plane at 12
2 miles.
Surfaced.
Radar contact on plane closing to 7 miles.
Quick dive to 1401. Received one depth charge, fairly close,
just as we reached 1401. Decided to remain submerged until dark.
Surfaced.
Radar interference bearings 1100 T. Not one of our S/M's; see
Radar notes.

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25-H Sighted small vessel close aboard on port bow bearing 210° T.
Battle stations manned 20 mm and 30 cal guns. (Contact No. 8).
27-H Opened fire with aft 20 mm. Maneuvered to keep target in range.
(Jun attack No. 1).
40-H Target afire aft; Japflag at main and painted on bow, visible
in light of flames. Made out as 250 ton sampan 120' length.
50-H

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2150-H Aircraft contact by radar at 13 miles closing to 9 miles. Dove to avoid detection. Decided to remain submerged and close coast for dark patrol.

: 2450-H Surfaced, on station to eastward of Pt. Lelai.

February 1, 1944.
: 2030-H Radar contact at 20,000 yards bearing 211° T. (Contact No 19).
: 2033-H Contact determined to be five or six ship's. Battle stations.
: 2050-H Target made out as a three ship convoy, medium AK and two smaller AK's escorted by two small minesweepers or ODD's, on course 000° T., speed 8 knots not zigging (probably due to proximity of land).
: 2100-H Having obtained position 2500 yards off track began attack.
: 2123-H "With medium AK on a 78° starboard track, range 2000 yards beginning, fired three torpedoes; shifted target left to two overlappi small AK's and fired three remaining torpedoes.
: 0124-H Began turn to right and building up speed to full to evade escort.
: 01245-H Observed two hits in medium AK which began to settle at once and one hit in each of two smaller AK's, The system escort turned toward us and began chase from 2300 yards, astern. Took easterly course keeping stern toward escort. 30th escorts began firing guns at random. Much blowing of whistles, flashing of lights on all three targets.
: 0128-H Medium AK sank, back broken. Nearer of the smaller AK's appeared to be settling by the bow. Opening out nicely on the escort do not believe he saw us.
: 0130-H Heard first of about 15 depth charges, large ones.
: 0150-H Escort turned off and gave up chase. Began using a very powerful searchlight, but only succeeded in picking up other escort back in vicinity of sinking. Radar pip grew very much weaker on one of the smaller AK's and disappeared abruptly at a range of 10,000 yards. Two smaller escorts lost and remaining AK lost on radar at 18,000 yards. Much use of searchlights until dawn by both escorts.
: 0210-H Steadied on course 1000° T. Decided to open out to east along convoy routes.
: 2450-H Under roll of forward tubes. One left forward, six good ones aft, with one more usable in a pinch.
: 0020-H On star on, began patrolling north and south across probable convoy routes.
: 721-H Received CTF 71 serial 78 and 79 to Hake.

February 2, 1944.
: 0520-Patrolling on station as before.
: 0522-Plane contact on radar; opened slowly from 13 miles. Did not dive.

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1013-H Sight and radar contact at 15 miles. Plane, a large 4 motorad patrol bomber (type 97 navy) on westerly course.
: 1200-H Began closing Halmahera, zigging on 15 mile legs across convoy route.
: 1245-H Landfall on Halmahera Is.
: 1710-H Quick dive for trim and BT card.
: 1822-H Surfaced, increased speed to 15 kts, and spent night closing Halmahera and rounding Morotai Is.

February 3, 1944.
: 0500-H Dove for submerged patrol off Morotai Strait.
: 1330-H Took photos of north Loloda Island. Distant 4 miles.
: 1850-H Surfaced.
: 2400-H Received CTF 71 serial 88.

February 4, 1944.
: 0000-H Departed for patrol in vicinity of 5° N. 128° E. proceeding to westward of Talaud Is, in hopes of intercepting traffic bound to SE from Sarangani Is.
: 0828-H Plane contact on radar at 13 miles closing; Dove to avoid detection.
: 0932-H Surfaced.
: 1418-H Plane contact on radar at 11 miles closing; dove to avoid detection. On this dive blew gasket to negative tank. Obtained new trim with negative full.
: 1610-H Surfaced.

February 5, 1944.
: Rounding to north of Talaud Is. 1350-H Began patrolling N. and S. across probable traffic routes in vicinity 5° N. 128° E.
: 1813-H Received CTFs 71 and 94; impracticable to comply, decided to continue patrol on present station.

February 6, 1944.
: Patrolling N. and S. across convoy routes as before.
: 1515-H Took course 225° T., to close Talaud Is.
: 1609-H Dove, routed torpedoes.
: 1800-H Surfaced.

February 7, 1944.
: 0110-H Made radar landfall at 20 miles on southern island of Talaud group.
: 0755-H Plane contact on radar at 12 miles. Closing fast to 11 miles. Dove.
: 0913-H Surfaced.
: 0923-H Plane contact at 11 miles on radar, closing. Dove. In view air patrol and being on probable convoy routes. Passing south of Talaud decided to conduct submerged patrol for remainder of day.

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1805-H Surfaced, set course for patrol off Siao Is.

February 8, 1944.
Enroute as before.
2400-H Made radar landfall on Siao Is. at 37 miles.
3580-H Began N. and S. patrol across probable convoy routes using Siao Is. passage.
0450-H Very small target on radar at 7500 yards. Tracked at 3-4 knots on northeast course. (Contact No. 11).
0651-H Periscope sighting of small motor fishing boat. Avoided; Same contact as at 0450-H. (Contact no. 12).
1222-H Received CTF 71 serial 5 and decided to shift patrol area to eastward of Halmhaerai setting course at 1400-H, to round to north ward of Morotai Is. during darkness.
February 9, 1944.
1118-H Arrived on station and began N. and S. station patrol across convoy routes.
1210-H Plane contact on radar at 23 miles, did not close.
1256-H Plane contact at 15 miles on radar. Low flying; not sighted due to overcast. Lost contact in a few minutes.
1437-H Plane sighted, Betty or Sally, flying very low by lockout. Closing on course 250° T. Dove.
1610-H Surfaced. Resumed station patrol.

February 10, 1944.
1200-: Stt' b'se course to close Halmhaera, zigging on 15 mile legs, 45° across base course line.
1540-H Sighted smoke off Kao Bay bearing 242° T., turned toward.
1547-H Made out four (4) smokes of convoy. (Contact No. 13). Began tracking using periscope.
1620-H Convoy made out to be one medium and two smaller AKs escorted by one No. 13 class AM, base course 103° T., speed 8.5 kts, pit.
2000-H In position on convoy track. Radar poor, and went out at 1915. Maintained position ahead attempting to repair radar. Decided on moonlight periscope attack. Tracking difficult due to rain squalls and overcast. Convoy not zigging, probably due to poor but spotty visibility.
2035-H Moon cleared clouds so dove for attack. Convoy took up zig zag in excellent visibility just as approach began. Escort pinging.
2134-H Commenced firing stern tubes, three at medium AK one at AM escort, range about 2000 yards. 1 min 40 sec later saw, heard and timed one hit just forward bridge on AK. Escort turned toward. Remained at periscope depth to avoid; sound conditions only fair. Escort turned to reverse of convoy course and began dropping depth charges at 2139-H.

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1535-H Sighted sail (?)
by periscope watch, c/c course toward, 110°
T. to investigate. (Contact No. 16).

1608-H Sail made out to be a sloop-rigged sail boat. Decided to
attack as:
   (a) Not the usual native rig.
   (b) Not fishing.
   (c) 80 miles from land.
   (d) Wand on mast taken for whip antenna.

1618-H Began firing challenging bursts from 20m across bow at
3500 yards range.

1622-H Fired third challenging burst. Target did not leave to but
changed course to escape.

1623-H Japanese flag hoisted to mast head, so opened fire with both
20 mm and 30 Cal.

1632-H Ceased fire. Target sinking, crew swimming away.

1642-H Rescued four survivors; found to be Malaysians. Two broke
away and jumped overboard.

1643-H Boat sank with fifth member of crew mortally wounded or dead
attempting to rescue two men who had jumped overboard.

1652-H Gave up attempt at rescue, clearing area at high speed.

1713-H Two rescued men responding to dry clothes and kind treatment
Reversed course for second attempt to rescue remaining men.

1736-H Sighted two survivors. Enticed close by two natives from
bridge.

1741-H Rescued two remaining survivors. Investigated floating Debri
nothing worthy of salvage.

1755-H Set course to clear area.
Language difficulties with survivors but names obtained and
some sketchy information. Responding readily to decent treatment.

1805-H Probable periscope sighted by two lookouts bearing 140° Rel.
at 1000-1500 yards. (Contact No. 17)

February 14, 1944.
0702-H Landfall on Water Island, bearing 171° P., heading toward
15 miles, Dove. Decided to run narrows of Onbal Straits submerged.

1832-II Surfaced.

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15.1944.
Enroute Base.

February 16, 1944.
Enroute Base.
1523-H Sent my serial no. thru givin E.T.A. as of 1700-H,
February 20th.

February 17-18, 1944.
Enroute Base, encountering head seas slowing ship down
2-4 knots.

February 19, 1944.
1115-H Sent my serial no. four chanin E.T.A. to 0600-H,
February 21st.

February 20, 1944.
1202-H Plane contact on radar at 13 miles. Closed to 11 miles;
opened and closed, finally lost at 15 miles, at 1217.
Not sighted.

February 21, 1944.
0540-H Picked up exort, U.S.S. LARK, and scout plane proceeded
into port, and moored, Fremantle, Australia.

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1. 1357(1) 24-38'N 14-42'N Med Bomber Low 090° SD ---- 12 mi.
2. 1358(1) 24-38'N 14-42'N CORONADO Low 090° SD Exchanged recognition signals.
3. 1402(1) 24-38'N Med Bomber Low 090° SD ---- 12 mi.
4. 1130(1) 24-56'N CORONADO Low 270° R Exchanged recognition signals.
5. 0730(1) 24-23'N CORSAIRS Low 270° SDR 2 Aircraft escorts in to Midway.
6. 1000(1) 24-12'N Type 99 ---- P Taking off Marcus Is.
7. 163(1) 24-12'N Med Bomber Very Low 180° P Off Marcus. Patrolling our position. Surface contact No. 1.
8. 1130(1) 24-54'N R Not seen. Div'd. Doutful contact.
9. 1443(1) 24-15'N R Not seen. Div'd, 1 close depth charge 140'
10. 1400(1) 24-10'N R Not seen. Div'd at 9 mile.

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1. 1415(J) 24°18'N 154°40'E 12000 yds 088° 8-9 kts.  P (sub) sighted smoke. Not zig-zag or pinning.
2. 0655(I) 20°-48'N 132°-43'E 1 MD. AP 18000 yds 017° 13-14 kts. SD & P Sighted by high lookout and periscope. Attacked, sank AP.
3. 1644(I) 20°-40'N 130°-09'E 1500 yds --- SD Possible periscope by lookout, not seen by OOD.
4. 1310(H) 14°-31'N 122°-28'E 12000 yds --- P (sub) Typical small dugout or sailing banca.
5. 1052(H) 14°-30'N 122°-27'E 1500 yds --- Samo Same
6. 2138(H) 7°-10'N 126°-27'E 15000 yds 230° 14 kts. R Large AO Damaged. 2 med AKs c/c to S. to escape.
7. 0530(H) 6°-00'N 126°-32'E 15000 yds 260° 3 kts. P (sub) Avoided. Catcher rounded C. San Agustin into Davao Gulf.
8. 2225(H) 5°-50'N 125°-58'E 1200 motor 1500 yds 020° 6 kts. SN Set afire and sank by 20mm fire.
9. 1645(H) 5°-40'N 125°-34'E 6 small motor 5500 yds 030° 5 kts. P (sub) Standing in from Sara-ngani Channel. Avoided.
10. 0030(H) 1°-35'N 123°-58'E 2 AMs 20000 yds 300° 3 kts. R 3 miles off coast. Sank med and 1 small AK, damaged 1 small AK.

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19-00-00(I)  Date January 12, 1944  Lat. 23°15'N  Long 132°49'E
Target Data - - - Damage Inflicted

Description: One AF, escorted by MARU, class ODD. Similar in all respects to USSURI MARU, page 31 O.N.I. 208-J, length checked at firing by binocular as 420 feet. Sighted in morning, daylight end around for night attack.

Ship(s) Sunk:
One AF, 6370 tons, similar to USSURI MARU.

Ship(s) Damaged or probably Sunk:
None

Damage Determined by: Two hits, timed and seen from bridge; One between super structure and main mast, other forward edge of bridge. Target stopped dead in water and so remained by sight and plot and began to settle over all and by the stern at once. When last seen at 7200 yards deck was under aft to top of super structure and target although broadside appeared lower in water than escort at same range. Radar pip on target disappeared at 8500 yards. Target had been picked up at 23000 yards and escort remained in sight to 9000 yards and pip on radar to 13000 yards.

Target Draft 18 Course 018° Speed 14kts Range 2200 (at firing)

Own Ship Data
Speed 8kts Course 271° Depth surface Angle _ (at firing)

Fire Control and Torpedo Data
Might surface radar and sight, TDC and plot. Firing bearings by bridge T.B.T. Fired four torpedoes (tubes nos. 2,3,4, 75) divergent spread. Target believed to have started a left zig about 30 seconds after firing.

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19-01-35(I)  Date January 12, 1944  Lat. 23°-15'N Long. 132°-49'

Target Data -- -- Damage Inflicted

Description: Escort for AF, YAKATAKE class ODD, patrolling along port side of AF from bow to astern in direction of poorest visibility.

Ship(s) Sunk:
None.

Ship(s) Damaged or probably sunk:
None.

Damage Determined by:
None.

Target Draft 8'3"  Course 325°  Speed 14kts  Range 1970 (at firing)

Own Ship Data
Speed 8kts  Course 271°  Depth surface  Angle -- (at firing)

Fire Control and Torpedo Data
Type Attack: Night surface radar and sight used bridge T.B.T. Fired two (tubes #1, #6) immediately after firing on AF. Data was good believe ran under but possibly a left swing by target caused misses ahead.

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1 # 2
TUBES FIRED : # 3 : # 2 : # 4 : # 5 : # 6 : # 1 :
TRACK ANGLE : 64S : 86S : 97S : 90S : 107S : 104S :
GYRO ANGLE : 011 : 012 : 017 : 013 : 342 : 337 :
DEPTH SET : 8 : 6 : 8 : 8 : 6 : 6 :
POWER : High : High : High : High : High : High :
HIT OR MISS : Miss : Hit : Miss : Hit : Miss : Miss :
ERRATIC : No : No : No : No : No : No :
MK. TORPEDO : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A :
SERIAL NO. : 22158 : 22373 : 22269 : 26183 : 26126 : 22352 :
MK. EXPLODER : 6-1 : 6-1 : 6-1 : 6-1 : 6-1 : 6-1 :
SERIAL NO. : 2988 : 815 : 922 : 2277 : 1524 : 2415 :
ACTUATION SET : Contact:Contact:Contact :Contact :Contact :Contact :
ACTUAL :Contact : Contact : Contact : Contact : Contact :
MK. WARHEAD : 16 : 16 : 16 : 16 : 16 : 16 :
SERIAL NO. : 10462 : 5958 : 11963 : 3763 : 9907 : 10215 :
EXPLOSIVE FIRING : Torpex: Torpex: Torpex : Torpex : Torpex : Torpex :
INTERVAL TYPE : 0 : 12 : 13 : 15 : 0 : 10 :
SEA CONDITIONS OVERHAUL : 4 : 4 : 4 : 4 : 4 : 4 :
ACTIVITY : GRIPPING GRIPPING GRIPPING GRIPPING GRIPPING :

Remarks: Misses on AP due to spread; two hits out of four torpedoes fired. Maximum probable. Misses on ODD believed due to torpedoes running under and possibly maneuvers of target to avoid. AP believed been a left zig shortly (30 sec) after firing.

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CONFIDENTIAL
U.S.S. HAKE
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 3, FATROL NO. 3
Time 23-02-18(H) Date January 24, 1944 Lat. 07° 10'N Long. 126° 57'E
Target Data -- - - Damage Inflicted
Description: Convoy, large AB and medium AK with two small DD type escorts. On base course 230°T zig zagging at 12 kts.

Ship(s) Sunk:
None.

Ship(s) Damaged
or Probably Sunk:
Large A0, 520' over all, length, 10000 tons.

Damage Determined by:
One timed hit heard at 2 minutes 15 seconds after firing. Target showed many lights and fired red star at time of hit. Two end of run explosions heard at 6 minutes and 6 minutes and 15 seconds after firing.

Target Draft 8-12 ft. Course 248° Speed 12 kts. Range 3000 (at firing)

Own Ship Data
Speed 14. kts Course 200° Depth surface Angle 2 (at firing)

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack:
Night surface radar approach. Tracked for over an hour. Firing approach made using radar range and TBT bearings from bridge. Unable to obtain better position due maneuvers of escorts and had to accept long 3000 yard range and large track, 138 Stbd, as proximity of convoy to destination prevented end around.

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CONFIDENTIAL
U.S.S. HAKE
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 4. PATROL NO. 3
Time 1-23-26(H)  Date February 1, 1944  Lat. 01° 35'N Long 128° 58'Z

Target Data -- - Damage Inflicted

Description: Medium AK in convoy; near ship of three AK's in rough line of bearing, 130° T, 600 yard interval. One escort on starboard bow (nearer flank ahead) other escort patrolling astern. Radar contact 20,000 yards, fair to good visibility. Target sighted at 8000 yards, against land background.

Ship(s) Sunk: One, medium AK, welldeck, composite one deck superstructure length 450 feet, 6500 tons.

Ship(s) Damaged or Probably Sunk:
None.

Damage Determined by: Two hits seen, first hit forward bridge, second hit in after hold. Target seen to sink in about four (4) minutes. All hits heard and timed as well as seen.

Target Draft 11 ft  Course 000° T.  Speed 8 kts  Range 1950 yds
    Own Ship Data
Speed 11 kts  Course 235° T.  Depth  Surface  Angle -- (at firing)

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack: Night surface radar approach. TBT used for bearings, radar for ranges, on attack. Attained position 2500 yards from track on starboard side.  Aim leading escort passed ahead; closed in presenting 0° angle on bow to target, small angles to escorts on either bow. Fired three at an opening range of 1950 yards giving a 70° starboard track with gyros 010° to 013° and torpedo runs of 1800-1650 yards.

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CONFIDENTIAL
: U.S.S. HAKE
: TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 5 PATROL NO. 3.
: Time 1-23-58(H) Date February 1, 1944 Lat. 1° 35'N Long. 128°58'E
: Target Data - - - Damage Inflicted
: Description: Same convoy as attack No. 4. Target was two overlapping small AK's the second and third ships from right flank.
: Ship(s) Sunk: One small AK, composite one-deck superstructure, length 350 feet; 3250 tons.
: Ship(s) Damaged or Probably Sunk:
: One small AK similar to one sunk, 3250 tons.
: Damage Determined by: One hit seen forward on nearer AK; one hit aft on farther AK. Both hits also heard and timed. Both targets stopped dead. Nearer AK appeared to settle and radar pip disappeared at 10,000 yards after having grown noticeably smaller and weaker soon after the observed hit. Remaining target plotted out to 19,000 yards still stationary 35 minutes after firing. Escorts lost by radar at range of 18,000 yards.
: Target Draft 8 ft Course 000° T. Speed 8 kts Range 2200 yards.
: Own Ship Data
: Speed 12 kts Course 235° Depth Surface Angle -- (at firing)
: Fire Control and Torpedo Data
: Type attack; Same as attack No. 4. Obtained quick set up and fired three torpedoes at the overlapping small AK's; commenced firing about 18 seconds after firing third torpedo on preceding attack with an opening range of about 2200 yards giving torpedo runs of 1700 to 1900 yards on nearer AK, tracks 88-97 starboard, and gyro angles 022° to 026°.

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4 & 5.
TUBES FIRED : #1 : #2 : #3 : #4 : #5 : #6 :

TRACK ANGLE : 68S : 70S : 68S : 88S : 92S : 97S :

GYRO ANGLE : 011 : 013 : 010 : 022 : 026 : 026 :

DEPTH SET : 6 : 6 : 6 : 6 : 6 : 6 :

POWER : High : High : High : High : High : High :

HIT OR MISS : Hit : Miss : Hit : Hit : Miss : Hit :

ERRATIC : No : No : No : No : No : No :

MK. TORPEDO : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A :

SERIAL NO. : 22212 : 22286 : 22209 : 22140 : 25958 : 22210 :

MK. EXPLODER : 6-1 : 6-1 : 6-1 : 6-1 : 6-1 : 6-1 :

SERIAL NO. : 1269 : 2588 : 2500 : 1596 : 2194 : 2444 :

ACTUATION SET : Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact:

ACTUAL : Contact: --- : Contact: Contact: --- : Contact:

MK. WARHEAD : 16 : 16 : 16 : 16 : 16 : 16 :

SERIAL NO. : 2088 : 10240 : 10106 : 10922 : 12063 : 2061 :

EXPLOSIVE FIRING : Torpex: Torpex: Torpex: Torpex: Torpex: Torpex :

INTERVAL : 0 : 8 : 8 : 0 : 8 : 9

TYPE : Divergent

SPREAD DIV. : 0 : 2R : 2L : 0 : 3R : 3L

SEA : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1

CONDITIONS : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1

OVERALL ACTIVITY : GRIFFIN: GRIFFIN: GRIFFIN: GRIFFIN: GRIFFIN: GRIFFIN:

Remarks: Torpedo tubes 1, 2, & 3 were fired at near target, Medium AK. Torpedo tubes 4, 5, & 6 were fired at two over lapping small AKs. All torpedoes ran hot, straight and normal. No. 4 hit farther AK, No. 6 hit nearer AK. Misses due to spread employed.

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CONFIDENTIAL
: U.S.S. HAKE
: TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 6 & 7 PATROL NO. 3
: Time 21-35-09(H) Date February 10, 1944 Lat. 1°58' N Long 129°14'E

Target Data -- - Damage Inflated
Description: One medium AK and two smaller AK's escorted by one # 13 class AM on base course 103° T. zigging at 8.5 knots. Escort patrolling close ahead across path of AK's in rough column, distance 800 - 1000 yards. Target's were medium AK leading column and the escort.

Ship(s) Sunk:
None
Ship(s) Damaged
or Probably Sunk: One medium AK, 4000 tons, similiar to Bandoeng Maru class, page 130, on I-208-J.

Damage determined By: One hit seen, forward of bridge, also heard and timed. One possible hit heard and timed: not seen, 10 seconds after first hit. Ship slowed, stopped and then moved slowly approximately 2 miles from position of hit(s) in an hour; as well as could be determined by periscope observations. Last good look 30 minutes after firing showed AK distinctly lower in the water by the bow. Fifty minutes after attack smoke of the AK still visible on approximately the same true bearing; smoke of other two AK's lost after twenty minutes.

Target Draft 18' Course 110° Speed 8.5 kts Range 2100 yds on med AK
Target Draft 7' Course 110° Speed 9.0 kts Range 2500 yds on AM esc

Own Ship Data
Speed 2 kts Course 205° Depth 64' Angle 4° up.

Fire Control and Torpedo Data
Night periscope attack (radar inoperative) in spotty moonlight visibility, base course and pitlog speed accurately determined by tracking prior to diving. Target not zig-zagging prior to dive, poor visibility, overcast and rain squalls, radar operative until just before diving; for attack. Dove on base course line and maneuvered for stern to shot, only one left forward. Fired three (3) at medium AK; shifted set-up and fired one (1) at AM. Divergent spread used. Tracks on AM 91-92° starboard, with very small gyro angles. 98° starboard track on escort with 183° gyro.

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6 & 7
TUBES FIRED : #7 : #9 : #8 : #10 : :
TRACK ANGLE : 91S : 92S : 92S : 98S :
GYRO ANGLE : 176.5 : 178 : 176 : 183 :
DEPTH SET : 8 : 8 : 8 : 6 :
POWER : High : High : High : High :
HIT OR MISS : Hit : Possible: Miss : Miss :
ERRATIC : No : No : No : No :
MK. TORPEDO : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-4A : 14-3A :
SERIAL NO. : 40154 : 26176 : 26154 : 23122 :
MK. EXPLODER : 6-1 : 6-1 : 6-1 : 6-1 :
SERIAL NO. : 904 : 1609 : 902 : 1563 :
ACTUATION SET : Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact:
ACTUATION ACTUAL : Contact: --- : --- : --- : --- :
MK. WARHEAD : 16-1 : 16-4 : 16-1 : 16-1 :
SERIAL NO. : 783 : 11250 : 906 : 5907 :
EXPLOSIVE : Torpex:Torpex : Torpex: Torpex:
FILING : 0 : 9 : 10 : 0 :
SPREAD DIV. : 0 : 2R : 2L : 0 :
SEA CONDITIONS : 2 : 2 : 2 : 2 :
OVERHAUL ACTIVITY : Griffin:Griffin:Griffin:Griffin:

Remarks:  Tubes #7, 8 & 9 were fired at leading AK of convoy. Tube #10 was fired at minesweep escort.

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22-28(H)  Date January 26, 1944  Lat. 5-50 N  Long. 126-00 E

Target Data -- Damage Inflicted

Sunk: One (1) Motor Sanpan, 250 tons, Japanese Merchant flag painted on hull forward and flying at main mast. Length by binocular formula; 120 feet.

Damaged or Probably Sunk:

None.

Damage Determined By: Ship left with after half completely in flames, pilot house gutted, fierce fire coming from engine room hatch, fire working forward. Several members of crew were observed abandoning ship in face of mounting flames or were blown overboard by 20 mm gunfire. Glow of flames visible for 23 miles, one hour and twenty five minutes after leaving scene of attack, at which time an explosion on target shot flames well above horizon visible from three to five seconds. No further signs of the target were seen.

Details of Action

Target sighted at 1200 yards by 000, turned towards and closed range to 800 yards; a right turn was made putting target abaft port beam. Fire was opened at 600 yards range with after 20 mm gun. Continued to circle target average range of 900 yards. A total of 1200 rds of 20 mm ammunition was fired, 400 rds H.E.T. and 800 rds of H.E.T. a total of 540 rds. of 30 cal was fired, 450 ball and 90 tracer. Hitting equally divided between the two 20 mm guns. Spotting was done separately for each gun by an officer with binoculars until target was afire when spotting was no longer necessary. 30 cal machine gun was used to rake target's deck when range permitted. Only stoppage was due to incorrect loading of forward 20 mm in darkness. Error was remedied immediately and gun fired without fault. Hits were made on first burst. Effectiveness of fire depended on spotting in early stages. When target was aflame, fire was very effective.

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1623(H)  Date February 13, 1944  Lat. 4°37'S Long. 125°26' E

Target Data - - - - Damage Inflicted

Sunk:  One (1) sailing vessel, 40 foot, sloop rig with quadri-lateral main and jib sail; suitable for small cargo. Estimated 15 tons.

Damaged or Probably Sunk:

None

Damage Determined By:  Vessel was seen to sink, and all survivors were rescued.

Details of Action

Target was sighted by high periscope watch. Course was taken to intercept. Three separate challenging bursts from 20 mm gun were fired across bow, at which time Japanese flag was run up. Fire was opened at 1500 yards by both 20 mm and two 30 Cal. Target was kept under effective fire for nine minutes at average range of 1000 yards. Target disintegrated, and sank 20 minutes after fire was opened. 1380 rounds of 20 mm, and 1400 rounds of 30 Cal ammunition was expended. One stoppage on after 20 mm gun due to broken hammer, and another gun had to be mounted.

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1. ANTI SUBMARINE I T.S. SUBLUS (A) SVISION TACITUS: (CCNT'D)
In accordance with latest intelligence reports.

Standard evasive tactics of deep and silent running were employed on one occasion. On two nights attacks evaded on surface at full speed. On night periscope attack evaded at periscope depth.

(k) FADOR DEFECTS AND DIPLODES:
Defects:
- Hydraulic plant: Slow air leak on air side of plunger. Repacked at 1/2way; still leaks.
- Antenna Trunk: Leaks. Replaced rubber gaskets with Consaco on three hand holes and one trunk joint. Still leaks below 150' (see under damage).

Main Vents: Sluggish in operation and annoying leaks throughout patrol; Nos. 2A & C and 6 D worst offenders. Greasing and venting no help; adjustment required.

Safety Tank Flood: Blow gasket on dive on Feb. 4.

After Trim Tank: Developed slow leak on Jan. 17, not serious. Rubber gasket on manhole replaced with Consaco on Jan. 25, holds at all depths. (see under Damage).

H.P. Air Compressors: Leak in 3rd stage cooler coil on port compressor. Repaired coil by silver soldering.

Hull Vent Blower: Stopped, stripped 15 blades. Made and installed new blades using looker door for material. Blower OK at about 2 rated speed.

Jain Engines: Cracked liner unit "10, engine "4, replaced with spare. Two holding down studs, broken rocker arm shaft, replaced using new liner studs from cracked liner.

Fitomotor Leak: Distorted bellows due blown hose at 200'. Required excessive upkeep.

Bow, Lane Fitting (Alec): Holding coil to clutch burned out. Unreliable repair; lashed clutch handle in power with knife handy in case of shift to hand operation.

Damage: (under depth charging on Jan. 24th.)

After Trim Tank: Flooded to vents, bad leak, repaired by replacing rubber manhole gasket with Consaco on Jan. 25.

(32) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1. [NAVY] DEFCONS AND DRAUGHT (CONTR: 24th.)
   - Under depth charging on Jun. 24th.

Overflow Velve: [T.T. to A.R.T. Leaked under deep depth pressure and depth charging. Unable to repair. This resulted in flooding after R.T. which sprung drain valves flooding tubes 8 & 10; gyros flooded in torpedoes in these tubes. These two drains still leak.

Bridget Gyro Repoater: Flooded and inner glass cracked.

Antonia Prunk: Flooded. Inboard flapper chatters badly under depth charging even after adding operating lever. Rubber gaskets leak.

Port Reaction Gear: Noisy at deep depth or with large (10° or more angle on boat. Ballieve trouble may be in thrust elecurance.

Cracked Gaze Glass: To hydraulic gravity tank in T.T. Room.

Blow Valve "4 P.T.: leaked putting pressure on torpedo; tube flooded for firing outer door closed. Torpedo OK.

(1) RADIO:
   Reception good. No casualties after the flooded antenna trunk. Utilized coaxial cables of radar detector for reception. Sirels received complete; last sent to T.T. Folicenably poorer reaction was encountered. All times when cast of Halberber Ie.

(2) RADAR:
   Rader (5J) operation was normal, with good ship ranges, 20,000 yds, and consistent ranges of 80,000 yds on land targets 1500 feet or more. It was a little difficult to locate the enemy. The radar was lost from operation, thus another four or five hours of operation at reduced (approximately 1) range performance. One failure (in H.V. rectifier unit) occurred during the four-hour voyage attack. This resulted in loss of chance to attack, since after it and one half hours out of commission, erratic performance with maximum ranges of 8000-10000 yards were obtained until completion of further repairs. Casualties were normal, tube relacaments, with the exception of failure of modulation network (pulsar box) leaking oil; replacement was necessary.

In the second convoy attack, radar interference apparently from a very powerful radar was noticed, 30 minutes before actually picking up the targets at an estimated range of 20 miles. As the attack progressed, this interference became quite brilliant, but there was no indication that the escort had anything more than a possible warning of our presence. Based within 2000 yds of escort without being sighted.

(3) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1. CONFIRMATION
    PC5-16/AL6-3
    Serial 0122

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
HAKE Report of Third
War Patrol.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron SIXTEEN.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: The Commander Submarines, SILVANTH FLEET.
The Commander SILVANTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKE (SS256) - Report of Third War Patrol - comment on.

1. The U.S.S. HAKE on her first war patrol in the Pacific, although actually on her third patrol, turned in a most satisfactory and workmanlike job. The patrol extended over a period of fifty-five days, of which twenty-eight were spent in the assigned area.

2. Numerous air and surface contacts were made, six of the latter developing into successful attacks, four by torpedo, and two by gunfire. All attacks were aggressively pushed home, and well conducted. It is regretted that the M.I.Y.N. subchoat was attacked, but it is considered that the circumstances of the decision of the commanding officer to attack was justified.

3. The material condition of the HAKE is good and her cleanliness excellent. The high state of morale of the officers and crew of this ship was especially noteworthy.

4. The remarks of the Corninging Officer concerning the type of gasket material currently in use, and regarding the removal of the antenna trunk are concurred in. The satisfactory service performance of the promano-proof bridge spackers is also noted with satisfaction.

5. The Squadron Commander takes great pleasure in welcoming to this theatre a ship of the caliber of the HAKE, and in congratulating the Corninging Officer, officers and crew of that ship upon the conduct of and the success attained on this patrol.

SIGNED BY:
J. M. HINES.

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3 02/91
FE24-71/A16-3
UNITED STATES NAVY
12/mss
Serial 0217
11 March 1944.

From: The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: The Commander S.S.VENITH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. HAIKE (SS256) - Report of Third War Patrol - Comment on.

1. The Third War Patrol of the HAIKE was its first conduct-ed in the PACIFIC. The patrol was carried out in the MINDAÑAO - HAMMAREÑA area. Increased traffic to the KAU BAY area adds to the evidence that the enemy is building a strong base in this area.

2. All attacks made were aggressively conducted and severe damage was inflicted on the enemy. The attack made on 1 Feb-ruary, 1944, in which one transport and one freighter were sunk and a second freighter was damaged, was especially well executed.

3. The remarks of the Commanding Officer concerning rub-bor gasket material are concurred in. This material has been the source of continued trouble in submarines of this Force. It is re-commended that the Bureau of Ships undertake a study of the removal of the antenna trunk with a view to replacing it with a coaxial cable fitted with a suitable dam similar in design to that installed for the 3D Radar equipment of the HOLLAND "S"-Class submarines.

4. Docking subscquont to the patrol disclosed that the negative tank flood valve failure on 4 February was caused by the valve dropping off due to a broken valve stem. A new valve is be-ing manufactured and installed during current refit.

5. The improved performance of the 3FA equipment is noted. The P.P.I. again demonstrated its value and is considcred to be a most vital piece of equipment for surface attacks.

6. This patrol is considered "successful" for several of Submarine Combat Insignia.

7. The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET, congratulate the Commanding Officer, Officers and Crew for this aggressive and successful war patrol. The HAIKE is credited with having in-flicted the following damage on the enemy:

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24-71/A16-3
Serial 0217
UNITED STATES FLEET
12/mc
1 March 1944.

C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
USS HAIE Conf. Ltr. A16-3
Serial 0122, dated 27
February, 1944.
Report of 3rd War Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. HAIE (SS256) - Report of Third War Patrol

SUNK
1. FREIGHTER (NANTA MARU CLASS) 4065 Tons.
2. TRANSPORT (TAIKOMA MARU CLASS) 5772 Tons.
3. TRANSPORT (USSURI MARU CLASS) 6370 Tons.
4. SANPAN 250 Tons.
5. SLUMP 15 Tons.
TOTAL 16472 Tons.

DAMAGED
1. TANKER (UNIDENTIFIED) 10,000 Tons.
2. FREIGHTER (UNIDENTIFIED) 4,000 Tons.
3. FREIGHTER (BANDOENG CLASS) 4,000 Tons.
TOTAL 18,000 Tons.

GRAND TOTAL 34,472 Tons.

*Sunk by gunfire.

*Sunk in water under Operational Control of Commander Submarines, PACIFIC FLEET, who is requested to credit this on his record.

R. W. CHRISTIE.

DISTRIBUTION:
Cominch (3) - (Direct)
Vice Opnav (2) - (Direct)
Vice Opnav
Op-230 (1) -
Com1stFlt (1) -
Com2ndFlt (1) -
Com3rdFlt (1) -
Com4thFlt (1) -
Comsubs1stFlt (2) P. F. STRAUB, Jr.,
Comsubs2ndFlt (1) Flag Secretary.
CTF-71 (4) -
CTF-72 (2) -
CSS-16 (1) -
Divcoms Ron-16 (1) -
Each S/M W.A. (1) - NOT TO BE TAKEN TO SEA - BURN

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1/2 copy

SS256/A16-3
Serial 0132
DECLASSIFIED

From: The Commanding Officer,
To: Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) CSD 121
       (2) CSS 1e
       (3) CTF 71
       (4) Com7thflt.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKE, Report of War Patrol Number Four.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
       (B) Track Chart (CTP 71 Only).

1. Enclosure (A), covering the Fourth war patrol of this vessel conducted in South China Sea Area during the period March 18, 1944 to April 30, 1944 is forwarded herewith.

J.C. BROACH.

DECLASSIFIED
BY OP-096C DATE 11/4/42
DECLASSIFIED

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U.S.S. HAKE (SS256)
:  FOURTH WAR PATROL

PROLOGUE:
Arrived Fremantle, W.A. from third war patrol. Refit accomplished by U.S.S. PELIAS in normal two weeks period. Docked, bottom painted and repairs effected to negative tank flood valves. Ran degaussing ranges sound tested. Not flashed or "flped.

March 8-14, 1944: Operated as Task Unit 71.6.1 of Task Group 71.6 on scouting line.
Completed loading stores, provisions, fuel and ammunition on return to port. One day training and sound test. Readiness for sea.
March 16, 1944.

NARRATIVE:
March 18, 1944.
1340 - Underway from Fremantle, W.A. for fourth war patrol. In accordance with C.T.G. 71.1, Operation Order 32-44, dated March 17, 1944, and stood out to exercise area. Contacted escort H.M.A.S. Horsham, and exercised at submerged and surface runs using escort as target.
2135 - Completed exercise runs and dropped escort, enroute Exmouth Gulf via bombing restricted lane.

March 19-20, 1944.
0845/19-Sighted submarine - Identified as U.S.S. NARI-HAL heading south Conducted daily training dives and battle problems.

March 21, 1944.
0555 - Sighted Vlaming Head Lt., and stood into Exmouth Gulf escorted by Kingfisher plane.
0911 - Moored alongside fuel barge. Took on 9300 cals diesel oil.
1333 - With fueling completed stood out.
1420 - Reversed course returning to Advanced Navy Base 81 to transfer man who had developed fever of a recurrent type.
1555 - Transferred Joseph L. Anderson, PC2c to U.S. Navy Base 81 for treatment and stood out of gulf.

March 22-23, 1944.
Enroute, conducting training dives and drills. Exercised at battle surface, fired 7 rds 4'-50 cal and 120 rds. 20 mm for training. Rendewed oil control rings on No. 2. Main engine in attempt to reduce smoke and lub oil consumption.

March 24, 1944.
Made morning and afternoon dives for trim and training exercises.
1935 - Radar landfall on Noosa 30sa 1s, at 75,000 yards bearing 003° T. Went to four engine speed for transit of Lombok Sts.

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1944- Radar interference from direction of Noesa Bosa Is.
2035- From this time on sighted numerous lights on Noesa Bosa and
Bali. One small searchlight also seen on Bali.

2200- Radar interference from direction of Bali bearing 252° T.
2256- Small target on radar bearing 332° T., distant 6900 yards. One
minute later second contact on approximately same bearing at 11,700 yd
came to course 045° T., to avoid. Targets tracked on converging course
at 14 knots. Contacts 2 and 3.

2308- Third small target bearing 130° T., range 10,000 yards, track
on converging course at 14 knots. Contact 4. Came to 025° T., put target
on either hand, went to full and went through hole off left tackle.
Lost targets about 2317 at ranges of 12,000 yards, abaft beam. Targets
believed small patrol craft attempting to intercept. None of them were
seen. Very probable from data obtained by radar detector that they were
altered and coached on as result of being detected by shore based
radars on Noesa Bosa and/or Bali Is. Full data on these radars given
in SN log. See track chart for probable position of Bali radar on
Oorttop of Seraja Gebergte and position of patrol boats deployed on
125° T., from G.H. Solang.

2344- Radar interference on SJ-A apparently from SJ-I set bearing to
INN. Believed to be U.S.S. RASHER patrolling northern entrance to
Lombok Strait.

March 25, 1944.
0005- Radar contact bearing 000° T., range 11,000 yards from direct
tion of interference above. Target apparently attempting to close.
Maneuvered to avoid, opening out to eastward. Lost him 0095 bearing
240° T., 12,000 yards range and resumed base course of 025° T. Contact
0040- Radar contact 355° T., range 5200 yards, small target ran a-
round to eastward. Lost contact at 6500 yards. Contact 6.

0528- Radar landfall on Sekala Is.

0611- Dove for trim training and BT card.

0803- Surfaced.

0903- Target on SD at 19 miles. Did not close. Plane contact 2.

0910- Small patrol boat sighted over horizon by high periscope.

Contact 7.

0944- Sighted small craft believed to be a submarine, possibly U.S.S.
PUPER, Contact 8.

0950- Dove more contact disappeared, apparently diving.

1149- Surfaced.

1155- Sighted small native sailing craft. Contact 9. Avoided.

1627- Sighted small motor boat, distant 9 miles. Avoided at four
engine speed. Contact 10.

4322- Radar landfall on Great Masambo Is, on 316° T., range 23
miles.

March 26, 1944.
0031- Small dugout sighted by lookout. Contact 11. Avoided.

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0230- Radar contact at 2500 yards. Avoided. Briefly sighted. Probably very small boat. Contact 12.
: 0645- Sighted small native type sail boat. Avoided. Contact 12.
: 0715- Two motored medium bomber astern, sighted by OOD and lookout, distant about 12-14 miles. Dove. Air contact 3. Decided to remain submerged and attempt repairs to noisy hydraulic accumulator.
: 1732- Repairs completed. Surfaced.

March 27, 1944.
: 0619- Dive for trim.
: 0642- Surfaced.
: 1140- Sighted Sambar Pt., Borneo, 50 miles, 353° T.
: 1219- Plane contact on "SD" at 25 miles. Closed to 23 miles, then faded out at 25 miles. "SN" detected strange radar ahead. Plane contact No. 4.
: 1512- Smoke contact. Contact 14. Developed into large unescorted tanker on base course 050° on track from Satavia, speed 11 kts. Tracked using periscope. AO changed base course to 093° T, after having made his landfall on Discovery East Bank. He is not standing into Karimata so got on his track and at 1614- Dove for submerged attack. Sea glassy.
: 1732- Fired four torpedoes on 110° S. track, 3000 yard run. One hit. Five seconds later could not see target for huge oil fire. Attack No. 1016. Target abandoned. One life boat launched but burned completly on water. Target still circling at 46 kts, so battle surfaced in attempt to sink by gunfire. Three or four survivors observed in water. Fire 35 rds for 30 hits. Fire was deliberate. Fifth hit in engine room stopped target. Shelling had no appreciable effect on sinking target but rekindled fires and holed hull on every hit.
: 1731- Fired killer shot from stern tube for hit in after "well and engine room."
: 1939- Target sank in 20 fathoms, position 3°-528, 109°SE. Large oil fire still burning when last seen at 2400.
: Cleared area, headed for Karimata St. No survivors "are located in the dark. Do not believe tanker had time to get radio message off and it is doubtful if survivors could reach shore.
: Began passage of Karimata St., at four engine speed.

March 28, 1944.
: 0100- Radar contact ahead at 16,000 yards. Tracked. Finally at 0201 determined to be atmospherics, so resumed passage of strait.
: 0300- Radar landfall on Seroste Island, bearing 353° T, range 40 miles.
: 0530- Cleared Karimata St., and slowed to one engine speed. Decided to spend one day patrolling northern entrance to strait.
: 1154- Plane contact on "SD" at 23 miles opening to 24 miles. Did not sight. Plane contact 5.
: 2000- Set course for area.

March 29, 1944.
: 0644- Sighted two small native type sail boats. Avoided. Contacts 1E and 16.
: 0712- Dive for trim and training. Decided to close sails to investigate.

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0743- SailS indentified as very probably native fisherman.
: 1234- Surfaced after opening out from sail boats.
: 1505- Sighted small native type sail boat by periscope "atch.
: Avoided. Contact No. 17.

March 31, 1944.
: Patrolling at traffic 4ocai Point.
: Dive for trim. Routined torpedoes.
: Surfaced.
: Set course for new patrol station to SE on Salabac-Singapore
: route.
: Radar landfall on Anamba Is, at 22 to 35 miles.
: Sighted Lo" Is, 054° T., distant 33 miles.
: On station for patrol across trade routes.

April 1, 1944.
: Sighted convoy at 12 miles, radar unable to pick up. Visibility
: exceptional. Contact 20. Began cracking. Decided to attack from port
: flank after moon set at 0200 as this was a good position for overlapp-
: ing targets and position ahead too difficult to attain due visibility.
: One DM and one Maru type escorts.

April 2, 1944.
: Tracking convoy 5 Marus and two escorts on course for Singapore
: speed 125 knots.
: Having closed to 2600 yards on near target and with escort
: closing rapidly with 10° angle on bow fird three bow tubes at medium
: AK and three bow tubes at large AO. Attack No. 2. Two hits in medium
: AK, missed AO due long range and target turning toward.
: 0342- Began evading escort, DM type, on surface at high speed. AO
: turned toward, other Marus away to northward. Escort closed to 1000
: yards but lost me in my smoke, "as between escort and convoy; gunfire
: from both escort and targets, all over, looks alomoso as if they were
: firing at each other. Unable to fire down throat at escort due his mane
: vers. Escort turned off in vicinity of torpedo firing, point dropped
: several flares anl bean depth charge attack, 15 charges, none close.
: Occasional wild gunfire from both escorts.

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0358- Commenced reload forward. Tracking large AO, medium AK observe to slow but still underway.
: 0414- With reload completed, commenced attack on large AO well escorted from remainder of convoy which was regrouping to northward. Both escorts still busy at scene of first attack.
: 0437- Fired four at large AO. Three hits. AO stopped dead, broke in two and stern section sank about five minutes later. Only small bow section, 75-100', still afloat. Opened out at high speed. Attack No. 3.
: 0500-: Began closing scene of AO to investigate two radar pips at 10,000 yards. Suspicious.
: 0536- Suspicious confirmed. At about 3000 yards indentified 75-100' bow section of AO very low in water with DM escort 1500 yards, beyond lying to. Escort began to chase. Opened out to northward trying to clear out and lose escort.
: 0544-: Escort had held range to about 5000 yards and began firing, good shooting under conditions but each time he fired we would gain distance. DM fired both shrapnel and common. | worked up to 20,5 knots and opened out slowly. Second escort to westward dropped aft rapidly. Much signalling and gunfire from this escort but shortest range was 9500 yards.
: 0606-: With daylight fast approaching and DM's fire becoming more accurate with better visibility, dove and opened my track.
: 0625- DM fairly close, pinning did not locate, no depth charges. A nice layer on "BT" got under it.
: 0852- Pinning very weak, came to periscope depth.
: 0909- Tops of escort in sight. Tops in sight for remainder of day until about 1700, DM of 'sustushima class.
: 1915- Surfaced. Decided no use to chase convoy so opened to north eastward.
: 2250- Slighted small picket boat. Avoided. Contact 21.

April 3, 1944.
: Enroute to patrol traffic lanes south of Great Natuna Is.
: 0140- Sighted 'east Island of Natuna group at 26 miles. Visibility phenomenal.
: 0656- T.m dive.
: 0806- Surfaced.
: 0808- Sighted Rufe type float plane, 6 miles. Dove. Plane contact 7.
: 1013- Surfaced.
: 1022- Sighted two biplane type float planes and fighting tops of two large ships. Dove. Planes "are only 7 or 8 miles and turned toward.
: Ship contact 22., and plane contact 8.
: Began approach on ships, zero angle on bow on diving. Only two left forward, so decided to attempt stern tube shot.
: 1045- Targets indentified as two Tone Class CA's escorted by two DD' Sea glassy and calm.

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1103- Fired four stern tubes at leading CA from inside screening DD, "who was on CA's quarter, range to CA 2000 yards. 90-100 starboard track. Attack No. 4.
1104-20 Timed and heard hit. CA obscured to be within 10° of estimated course. 24 seconds after firing. First torpedo but began to turn toward and fourth attempt to compensate.
1105- Started deep and received first of 26 depth charges when at 75 feet; not to close astern.
1109- Fairly close pattern astern and overhead. Minor damage throughout ship. Light bulbs, "SJ" connections, loosened cork, broken ship's bell, loose covers, after 25 sec speaker out, etc.
1124- Last of depth charges.
1540- Lost screws of searching DD's.
1624- Surfaced.
1634- Sighted Dave type float plane. Dove. Plane contact No. 9.
1841- Sighted what was thought to be mast for tovor of large ship. Contact 23. Distant about 14 miles to northward.
1904- Surfaced, four engine speed to close contact. Inductified as large Shokaku Class CV escorted by two DD's on course about 200° T.
1920- Enemy o/c to 250° T., base course, putting us astern. Speed about 22 knots. Continued to trail.
2024- Sighted two small patrol craft sharp on either bow, abandoned chase and reversed course. Contact 24.
2155- Seaman attempt to clear my surrial two diving contact report on CA's and CV and patrol results to date. Static and interference bad. Finally cleared on 4235 after 1 hour 25 minutes of transmission and calling.
2300- Cleared area heading out to northward for much needed rest after an eventful 48 hours.

April 4, 1944.
0655- T in dive.
0807- Surfaced.
1800-2000 Investigated vicinity of PUFFER's: sinking; no signs of any activity. Converted No. 4, M.B.T. to a ballast tank; a long job due error in installing studs instead of cap screws in cover plates.

April 5, 1944.
0634- Patrolling traffic lanes S/A of Hatuna Is.
1017- Sighted tops of large sail boat. Decided to close. Contact 25.
1335- Close aboard. Schooner rigged large native sail boat. Took pictures. Craft complete with chicken coop on out riggers over storm. Did not attack as manned by natives with no oil drums or cargo in evidence; nothing suspicious. Took pictures.
1901- Surfaced.

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0358- Commenced reload forward. Tracking large AO, medium AK observec to slow but still underway.
: 0414- With reload completed, commenced attack on large AO well separted from remainder of convoy which was regrouping to northward. Both escorts still busy at scene of first attack.
: 0437- Pired four at large AO. Three hits. AO stopped dead, broke in two and stern section sank about five minutes later. Only small bow section, 75-100', still afloat. Opened out at high speed. Attack No. 3.
: 0500- Sagan closing scene of AO to investigate two radar pips at 10,000 yards. Suspicious.
: 0536- Suspicious confirmed. At about 3000 yards indentified 75-100' bow section of AO very low in water with DM escort 1500 yards, beyond lying to. Escort began to chase. Opened out to northward trying to clear out and lose escort.
: 0544- Escort had held range to about 5000 yards and began firing, good shooting under conditions but each time he fired we would gain distance. DM fired both shrapnel and common. I. orked up to 20.5 knots and opened out slowly. Second escort to westward dropped aft rapidly. Much signalling and gunfire from this escort but shortest range was 9500 yards.
: 0606- 'ith daylight fast approaching and DM's fire becoming more accurate with better visibility, dove and opened my track.
: 0625- DM fairly close, pinging did not locate, no depth charges. A nice layer on "3TM" got under it.
: 0852- Pinging very weak, came to periscope depth.
: 0909- Tops of escort in sight. Tops in sight for remainder of day until about 1700, DM of 'atsushimia class.
: 1915- Surfaced. Decided no use to chase convoy so opened to north eastward.
: 2250- Sighted small picket boat. Avoided. Contact 21.

April 3, 1944.
: 1944- Enroute to patrol traffic lanes south of Great Natuna Is.
: 0140- Sighted 'east Island of Natuna group at 28 miles. Visibility phenomenal.
: 0656- Trim dive.
: 0806- Surfaced.
: 0808- Sighted Rufe type float plane, 6 miles. Dove. Plane contact 7.
: 1013- Surfaced.
: 1022- Sighted two biplane type float planes and fighting tops of two large ships. Dove. Planes were only 7 or 8 miles and turned toward.
: Ship contact 22., and plane contact 8.
: 1045- Began approach on ships, zero angle on bow on diving. Only two left forward, so decided to attempt storm tube shot.
: 1045- Targets indentified as two 'Tone Class CA's escorted. by two DD' 'Sea glassy and calm.

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1103- Pired four stern tubes at leading CA from inside screening DD, who was on CA's quarter, range to CA 2000 yards. 90-100 starboard trac Attack No. 4.
1104-20 Timed and heard hit. CA observed to be within 10° of estimated course. 24 seconds after firing first torpedo but began to burn to ward and speed up about this time, changed target's course on TDC for third and fourth attempt to compensate.
1105- Started deep and received first of 26 depth charges when at 75 feet; not to close astern.
1109- Fairly close pattern astern and overhead. Minor damage throughout ship. Light bulbs, "SJ" connections, loosened cork, broken ship's ball, loose covers, after 25 mc speaker out, etc.
1124- Last of depth charges.
1540- Lost screws of searching DD's.
1624- Surfaced.
1534- Sighted Dave type float plane. Dove. Plane contact No. 9.
1841- Sighted what was thought to be masts or tower of large ship. Contact 23. Distant about 14 miles to northward.
1904- Surfaced, four engine speed to close contact. Indetified as large Shokaku Class CV escorted by two DD's on course about 200° T.
Began tracking. The are on target's port quarter. Making flank speed.
1920- Enemy c/c to 250° T., base course, putting us astern. Speed about 22 knots. Continued to trail.
2324- Sighted two small patrol craft sharp on either bow, abandoned chase and reversed course. Contact 24.
2155- Bgan attempt to clear my surfail two diving contact report on CA's and CV and patrol results to date. Static and interference bad.
Finally cleared on 4235 after 1 hour 25 minutes of transmission and calling.
2300- Cleared are heading out to northward for much needed rest after an eventful 48 hours.

April 4, 1944.
0655- T in dive.
0807- Surfaced.
1800-2000 Investigated vicinity of [BEF: sinking; no signs of any activity. Converted No. 4. M.B.T. to a ballast tank; a long job due error in installing studs instead of cap screws in cover plates.

April 5, 1944.
0634- Patroling traffic lanes S/W of Iatuna Is.
1017- Dived. Decided to patrol submerged due intensive air cover.
1335- Sighted tops of large sail boat. Decided to close. Contact 25.
1335- Close aboard. Schooner rigged large native sail boat. Took pictures. Craft complete "with chicken coop on out riggers over stern. Did not attack as manned by natives with no oil drums or cargo in evidence, nothing suspicious. Took pictures.

1901- Surfaced.

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1944
Patrolling as before.
Sighted Subi Is., light exhibiting listed characteristics.
This light is apparently kept burning.
Trim dive. Routined torpedoes.
Surtaced.
Radar contact on plane at 7 miles, closing. Dove. Plane contact 10.
Surfaced.
Sighted very low flying Mavis bomber at 7 miles. Dove. Plane contact 11.
Surfaced.
Plane on radar at 5 miles. Dove. Plane contact 12.
Surfaced. Managed to stay up this time.
False radar contact, tracked rain squall.

April 7, 1944.
Patrolling as before.
Sighted small native type sail boat beyond horizon. Contact 26.
Trim dive.
Surfaced.
Plane contact on radar at 4 miles. Dove. Decided to patrol submerged as result of yesterday's experience.
Surfaced.

April 8, 1944.
Patrolling as before.
Dove. Decided on submerged patrol.
Surfaced.
Sighted ships over horizon bearing 143° T., at 12 miles. Visibility exceptional. Radar contact at 23,000 yards, shortly after.
Contact 27.
Battle Stations, believed memo-war, on four engines closing estimated enemy track of 250-270° T., at best speed and attempting to gain position ahead. Tracked on base course 270° T., speed 22 knots.
This course takes ships within 2 miles of shoals north of Subi Is. Own back ground very light; rain squalls in direction of target group.
Mane out to be 4 cruisers and 5 destroyers.
With range less than 11,000 yards and exceptional visibility, dove to avoid being sighted. Closed on normal approach courses at flat speed. Possible shot if enemy did not turn away.
Surfaced. Closest obtained range was 9,500 yards as task force had changed course to about 230° T., 40° away, after rounding Subi Lt. at 3 miles. Range 25,000 yards on surfacing: targets still in sight. Gave up chase due speed advantage of enemy.
Searn sending my serial three giving contact report on Cas.
Finally delivered to VHF at 2257.
Set course to northward clearing area, which was well heated up, for patrol across Gulf of Siam.

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1944, April 9, Enroute new patrol station. Trim dive.

: 1944, April 10, Enroute new patrol station. Trim dive.

: 1230- Arrived on probable Singapore - Saloon convoy route across Molotov Gulf of Siam and began station patrol.

: 1142, April 11, Station patrol as before. Trim dive.

: 1944, April 13, Station patrol as before. Trim dive.

: 1300- Set course to shift patrol to area to northward of Pulo Brala in order intercept traffic in case more westerly routes were in use.

: 1710- Made landfall on Great Redang Is.

: 1730- Sighted light bomber, kite, at about 6 miles, flying very low crossing ahead. Diver. Aircraft contact 14.

: 1902- Surfaced. Headed down coast.

: 1944, April 14, 0000- Arrived on station and began east and west station patrol.

: 0930- Sighted flying boat, waves, on northerly course very low crossing ahead about 10 miles. Diver. Aircraft contact 15.

: 1210- Sighted two fighters or light bombers flying very low on closing course about 6 miles. Diver. Aircraft contact 16. Decided to spend remainder of day submerged.

: 1915- Surfaced.

: 2145- Tracked rain squall, false radar contact.

: 1944, April 15, 0705- Plane contact on radar at 12 miles. Diver. Aircraft contact 17.

: 0856- Surfaced.

: 0914- Smoke and masts of 6 ship convoy 030° T., 16 miles. Contact 26.

: 0921- Sighted single engine plane, light bomber, flying very low.

: 0921- Sighted single engine plane

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1355-1404- Heard 31 distant depth charges nothing in sight.
1434- Heard six additional depth charges.
1314- Surfaced. Began attempt to intercept convoy at best three engine speed, charging on one main and auxiliary engines, set course 146° T.
April 16, 1944.
Attempting to intercept convoy as before.
0405- Came around to 022° T., when 10 miles to eastward of AOR Is, to cover more easterly courses and open out from Singapore prior daily.
0510- Landfall on Anamba Is. 065° T., 30 miles.
0655- Dove. Decided to submerged patrol along probable convoy route to avoid detection by Singapore air search.
1844- Surfaced. Set course to round Anamba Is to southward and then head down between Anamba and Low Is, to patrol routes Singapore-Manila-Salabac.
April 17, 1944.
0700- Began station patrol across routes as above.
April 18, 1944.
Station patrol as before. Trim dive.
April 19, 1944.
Station patrol as before.
0512- Sighted object on horizon, closed to investigate and determined to be small native type fishing boat shown in [SIGNATURE: small native type fishing boat shown in] 29.
0601- Sighted two small native type sail boats. Avoided by diving as too close to clear prior daylight. Contact No. 30.
0658- Single ensoned light bomber sighted on periscope observation Plane contact No. 21.
0659- Sighted small native type sail boat, fishing. Contact No. 31. We seem to have sail boats all around both near and far, easier to remain submerged than try to clear area, also plane may indicate prospective traffic.
1845- Surfaced.
2033- Radar contact at 4000 yards. Small patrol craft very dimly seen. Avoided. Contact No. 32.
2056- Signalizing by flashing light sighted, closed. Made out to two small patrol or picket craft-boats who reversed course to westward while in sight and stood away; evidently patrolling. Avoided. Contact No. 33.
Suspicious amount of small boat traffic today. A strong possibility exists that these apparently innocent native fishermen are not all they seem.
2100-

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U.S.S. HAKE(SS256)
:  FOURTH TAR PATROL

April 20, 1944.
0050- Having found no activity in area of Puffer's sinking, began seeing my serial 4, notifying CTF 71 that we were leaving area. Transmissi very difficult but cleared message at 0110. Started return to base.
0032- Radar target at 6400 yards. Closed to investigate; made out to be small picket or patrol boat. Avoided. Contact No. 34.
0820- Sighted small sail boat, distance 5 miles on morning twilight, Avoided. Contact No. 35.
1555- Aircraft contact on radar at 17 miles; opened to 18 miles and lost. Aircraft contact No. 22.
2333- Flashing lights signalings observed. Closed to investigate and made out to be two small picket boats patrolling on north easterly course. Contact No. 36.

April 21, 1944.
0014- Radar contact at 4150 yards, on very small target. Not sighted. Avoided, after tracking on north easterly course. Contact No. 37.
0026- Radar contact on small target at 5000 yards. Avoided. Contact No. 38. Unable see both of those targets in good starlight visibility. Probably small picket craft or sail boats.
0648- Dive. Haking submerged run to approach Karinata Sts, undetected.
1251- Surfaced.
1259- Sighted small sail boat. Avoided, on surface. Contact No. 39.
1311- Sighted small sail boat ahead. Dove to avoid detection. Contact No. 40.
1655- Surfaced.
2014- Radar landfall on Seroetoe Island, bearing 125° T, at 75000 yd: 2100- Sea transit of Karinata Sts, at 4 nautical speed, 18 knots.
2200- Very faint indication of high frequency radar to SC on radar detector.

April 22, 1944.
0300- Running Karinata Sts as before.
0600- Cleared Straits.
0900- Set course along probable routes along south coast of Sorneo.
1000- Sighted typical native sail boat. Avoided, on surface. Contact No. 1020- Surfaced.

April 23, 1944.
1314-1809 Sighted several small na-ive type sail boats. Avoided on surface.
2125- Radar landfall on Great Haslembo Island, bearing 355° T at 21 miles.

April 24, 1944.
0117- Ra iar contact on small target at 8000 yards. Excellent visibilitiy, not seen. Probably sail boat with sails furled. Contact No. 46.
1122- Sighted small sail boat. Avoided. Contact No. 47.

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1659- Doves. Drills and exercises.
1745- Surfaced.
1747- Land on radar at 30 miles, Lombok Island.
1952- Slight flashing lights and shortly after made radar contact on small target on same bearing at 6200 yards. Probably picket boat. Poor visibility not sighted. Contact No. 48.
2210- Battle Stations for transit of Lombok Sts, at 4 enine speed. Radar contact on small target at 6100 yards. Traced on 065° T, 2140- Radar contact on small target at 5850 yards. Tracked on eastern course at speed of 9-10 knots and very dimly seen once.
2210- Radar detected from direction of Noesa Sesa Island, of same characteristics as noted on trip north.
2230- Cleared the straits, took course for Premantle.

April 25, 1944.
Enroute Premantle, trim dive and drills.

April 26, 1944.
1330- Squat my aerial 5 diving E.T.A. rendezvous.
1435- Radar interference apparently from N Cape, distance 160 miles on SJ radar, Not picked up on detector.

April 27-29, 1944.
Enroute Premantle.
Trim dive and drills enroute.

April 30, 1944.
0545- Arrived rendezvous.
0630- Permission granted to enter, started in.
0640- Exchanged recognition signals with KNIGHTSHER plane escort.
1153- Moored Premantle, T.A.

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1. 0615(H) 21-42 S KINGFISHER. Low 6% mi. Various SD Escort into Exmouth Gulf.
2. 0903(H) 6-39 S 19 mi. --- R Did not sight. Contacted and lost at 19 mi on SD radar.
3. 0715(H) 5-14 S 2 motor 1%°: 350° T. SD March 26 113-47 E bomber 12-14 mi.
4. 1219(H) 3-50 S High --- R Did not sight. Contacted at 25 mi closed to 23. Lost at 25.
5. 1154(H) 1-41 S Low --- R Did not sight. Lost at 24 mi.
6. 1653(H) 3-48 S 25 mi. --- R Did not sight. Lost at 26 mi.
7. 0808(H) 3-12 N RUFE 3° Vérlous SD Dived.
April 3 108-25 E 6 mi.
8. 1022(H) 3-13 N PETE 4° Vérlous SD Escorting 2 CAs, 2 DDs. Dived.
April 3 108-25 E 7-8 mi.
9. 1637(H) 3-23 N DAVE 5 mi. Vérlous SD Probably searching for us after attack on CAs.
April 3 108-43 E.
10. 0915(H) 2-34 N 6 mi. --- R Did not sight. Dived.
April 6 107-49 E.
11. 1106(H) 2-37 N MAVIS 1° 180° m. SD Dived.
April 6 107-45 E 7 mi.
12. 1409(H) 2-30 N 5 mi. --- R Did not sight. Dived.
April 6 107-46 E.

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1. 0845(H) 28-45 S SS 7 or 8 mi. 145° T. SD Identified as U.S.S. NAR.·AHL. March 19 114-47 E 12 kts
2. 2256(H) 8-31 S PC 6900 yds Convex. ding. R Small enemy patrol boat. March 24 115-49 E 322° T. · cours 14 kts Did not sight.
3. 2258(H) 8-31 S PC 11,700 yds Convex. ding. R Small enemy patrol boat. March 24 115-49 E 317° T. cours 14 kts Did not sight.
4. 2308(H) 8-29 S PC 10,000 yds Convex. ding. R Small enemy patrol boat. March 24 115-50 E 130° T. cours 14 kts Did not sight.
5. 0005(H) 8-12 S SS 11,000 yds 314° T. F Selected to be U.S.S. RASHER March 25 116-01 E 5200 yds 355° T. R Small enemy patrol boat. Did not sight.
6. 0040(H) 8-08 S PC 5200 yds 355° T. R Small enemy patrol boat. March 25 116-05 E 120° T. SD Small patrol boat could not definitely identify.
7. 0910(H) 6-40 S PC 7 mi. 120° T. SD Small patrol boat could not definitely identify.
8. 0944(H) 6-32 S SS 9 mi. 150° T. SD Selected to be SS. Did not sight again after diving.
9. 1155(H) 6-23 S Sail 10 mi. SD Native sail boat. March 25 116-29 E boat. Trian. ular sail.
10. 1624(H) 5-58 S Small 5 mi. 025° T. SD Lost contact on 026° T. March 25 115-52 E motor boat.
11. 0031(H) 5-46 S Small 4300 yds SH Could not definitely identify.
March 26 114-25 E.craft. 148° T.
12. 0230(H) 5-49 S Small 2500 yds TR Patrol boat or fishing boat. March 26 114-01 E craft 273° T. Could not definitely identify.

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(P) SHIP CONTACTS:
    | NO. | DATE  | LAT.  | TYPE  | INITIAL RANGE, SR. | COURSES | HON. | REMARKS |
    |    |    | LONG. | TYPE |    |    |    |    |
    | 13. | 0645(H) | 5-14 S | Probably | 12,000 yds | P    | Could not definitely identify. |
    |    | March 26 | 114-47 E | E small | sail1028° T. | boat. |    |    |
    | 14. | 1512 (H) | 3-51 S | Tanker | 16 mi. | 099° T. | SD | Smoke contact, developed into tanker. Attacked and sank. |
    |    | March 27 | 109°29 E |    | 279° T. | 12 kts |    |    |
    | 15. | 0644(H) | 0-11 S | Small sail | 14 mi. | 093° T. | SD |    |
    |    | March 29 | 106-44 E | boat. | 307° T. |    |    |    |
    | 16. | 0650(H) | 0-11 S | Small sail | 16 mi. | 093° T. | SD |    |
    |    | March 29 | 106-44 E | boat. | 300° T. |    |    |    |
    | 17. | 1505(H) | 0-15 N | Small sail | 18mi. | 093° T. | SD |    |
    |    | March 29 | 106-15 E | boat | 002° T. |    |    |    |
    | 18. | 1826(H) | 0-40 N | Small sail | 110 mi. |    | SD | Same contact as # 17. |
    |    | March 29 | 106-00 E | boat. | 044° T. |    |    |    |
    | 19. | 1834(H) | 0-40 N | Small sail | 112 mi. |    | SD | Same contact as # 17. |
    |    | March 29 | 106-00 E | boat. |    |    |    |    |
    | 20. | 2202(H) | 2-28 N | Convoy | 20,000 yds | 253° T. | SN | Smoke contact developed into convoy of 5 marus, 1 escort maru, and 1 escort. Attacked, sank 1 AO, damaged 1 AK. |
    |    | April 1 | 107-17 E |    |    | 121° kts |    |    |
    | 21. | 2349(H) | 2-53 N | Small picket | 4003 yds |    | SN | Maneuvered to avoid. |
    |    | April 2 | 107-23 E | boat. | 080° T. |    |    |    |
    | 22. | 1006(H) | 3-20 N | 2 Tone | CAS 20,000 yds | 230° T. | P | Attacked, damaged 1 CA. |
    |    | April 3 | 108-34 E | 2 DDs |    | 22 kts |    |    |
    | 23. | 1905(H) | 3-27 N | 1 SHOKAKU | 14 mi | 210° T. | SD | Could not close. |
    |    | April 3 | 108-45 E | CV, 2 DDs. |    | 22 kts |    |    |

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(F) SHIP CONTACTS:
NO.  DATE  LAT.  TIME  INITIAL  RANGE.  CO  RSE  HOURS  CONTACTED  REMARKS
24.  2029(H)  3-17 N  Probably 6 mi.  -

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17-31-57(H) Date: March 27, 1944 Lat. 3°-52'5' Long. 109°-40'5' Target Data -- -- Damage Inflicted

Description: One AO or XAO, painted war color, unescorted, zigging on base course 093° T., at 11 knots, similar to ITUKUSIMA MARU, page 262 011. I. 208-J, except for 4 or 5 inch gun mount on stern, length carefully checked by both periscope and binoculars at 524 feet overall sighted by high lookout and high periscope. Tracked for late afternoon submerged attack.

Ship(s) Sunk: One AO or XAO, 10020 tons, similar to ITUKUSIMA MARU.

Ship(s) Damaged or Probably Sunk: None.

Damage Determined By: One timed hit. Five seconds later target could not be seen as it was completely enveloped in a large oil fire. This hit just forward of bridge opened a 350' hole in tank tops by later observation. Target continued to circle at 5-6 knots with full relief rudder after having been abandoned. Surfaced and fired 35 rounds 4" 50 Cal. (30 hits) in attempt to sink by gunfire which stopped target. Finally at 1931 fired one torpedo for second torpedo-hit in after well and engine room. Target seen to sink at 1939 by C.O., ODs, and several of crew.

Target Data

Target Draft 27 Course 068° T1 Speed 11 kts Range 3000 yds.

Own Ship Data

Speed 2 kts - Course 000° Depth 65 ft. Angle 10° up.

Fire Control, and Torpedo Data

Late afternoon submerged attack. Firing bearings checked by periscope for first and third of four torpedoes fired. Single ping range obtained prior to firing. Three minutes before firing target sighted 30° away, opening range to greater than the planned 70° S track with 1200 yard torpedo run. Target apparently saw torpedo-wales in glassy sea and turned hard left (away) to avoid. The left extreme torpedo of the diver sent spread hit. Finally sunk with one killer shot.

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1.5.5. HAKE
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 2 PATROL NO. 4

Time 3-39-33(H) Date April 2, 1944 Lat. 1°-52'N Long. 106°-25'E

Target Data - - - Damage Inflicted

Description: Five ship convoy, escorted by 1-DM class-13 and 1 Maru escort, consisting of: 1 large AO, 1 medium AO, 3 medium AKs. Convoy on base course 250° T, headed for Singapore, Harus disposed in rough open line of bearing 310° T, with escort Haru ahead and DM astern, both escorts patrolling their stations, zigzagging 'with small' course changes at 3 to 6 minute intervals. Fired at medium AK and large AO.

Ship(s) Sunk: None.

Ship(s) Damaged:
- Probably Sunk: One AK, 6000 tons, length 430'.

Damage Determined By: Two hits, first aft of amidships, soon timed for run, and heard; second hit heard and timed for run. Second not soon due necessity of observing escort who was chasing at high speed.

Target Data

First Target (Ned AK)
Target Draft 16' Course 250° T. Speed 12½ kts Range 2600 yds.

Second Target (Large AO)
Target Draft 20' Course 250° T. Speed 12½ kts Range 3200 yds.

Own Ship Data

Speed 14 kts Course 300° T. Depth Surface Angle

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Night surface radar, sight TDC and plot. Sighted at 20,000 yards by OOD, long stern chase in very bright moonlight to obtain position for an attack on port flank of formation from the quarter. Closed at high speed, slowing to open doors, and fired three each at medium AK, second from left, and large AO, third from left. Desired firing range "as not attained due to EM escort turning toward and closing rapidly with zero angle on bow bearing 040° roll, at 3000 yards, he closed to 1000 yards before turning off, unable fire down throat due escort's maneuvers. Searings by TBT and ranges by radar used for attack. Targets believed to have zigged 20-25° left (toward) during time of firing.

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1944
Target Data - - - Damage Inflicted

Description: Scattered convoy from attack No. 2. Target selected was large AO attacked before. Remaining ships regrouping 8 miles to northward, escorts depth charging and searching in vicinity of first attack.

Ship(s) Sunk: One AO, 10,519 tons (est) length checked 540' (overall) by binocular formula, similar to KUROSIO HARI, page 272 ONI 208-J (rev) had very clean lines.

Ship(s) Damaged:
- Probably Sunk: None.

Target Determined By: Three hits seen, heard, and timed for run; first burst forward of engine room, second just inside stern, third forward or behind. Target stopped dead and began to settle; heavy black smoke came toward target. At 3500 yards radar ping got fuzzy and then showed two clear pip close (50yds) together, one large and one very small. Large pip rapidly grew smaller, separated out to 150 yards from target pip, and disappeared entirely at a range of 5500 yards. The pip was held to a range of 10,500 yards. Opened out, reloaded, raised cone of attack, located and closed to 2000 yards to examine, and apparently 75-100' section of bow very low in "ater, remainder of AO had sunk. Could not close further as escort began chase from 3500 yards.

Target Data

Target Draft 20' Course 200° T. Speed 12 kts Range 2200 yds

Own Ship Data

Speed 12 kts Course 290° T. Depth Surface Angle

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Night surface radar and sight, TBT and plot. Tracked and fired by TBT bearings, and radar ranges. Fired four torpedoes (1,2,4 & 5) divergent spread on track 105-110 P., for three hits described above.

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1944
Date: April 3, 1944
Lat.: 35-20'N
Long.: 125-45'E
Target Data - - - Damage Inflicted

Description: Two Tone Class CA's escorted by two DD's and having two DAVE type planes for air cover. Three White bands around stack, no trylon mast on high turret. Dove on sighting planes ahead at which time picked up the two cruisers bearing 070° T. With close to zero angle on bow.

Ship(s) Sunk: None.

Ship(s) Damaged or Probably Sunk: One CA, Tone Class, 12,000 tons, by ONI 41-42, April 1943.

Damage Determined by One hit heard and timed within five seconds of torpedo run. This explosion was definitely not a depth charge having an entirely different sound from the 26 depth charges that followed starting about 15-20 seconds after torpedo hit.

Target Data

Target Draft 15' Course 245°-270° T. Speed 21 kts Range 2000 yds

Own Ship Data

Speed 2.2 kts Course 313° T. Depth 65' Angle 40° up

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Dove on sighting at about 14 miles, turned to run "with as had only two left forward. Seas glassy flat, so due this and air cover obtained only four looka'riors prior to firing. Obtained turn count giving 21-22 knots plot and TDC checked nicely at 21 knots. Turned for 70° starboard track checked set-up and checked bearing, started firing stern tubes "with set up checking perfectly. Checked bearing between second and third torpedoes and noted target had swung 100° toward with "sine continuing so changed angle on bow" to anticipate' and fired third and fourth. Target observed to be hoisting signal to port yard arm as periscope was low-ered. Fired from inside.off screen with DD about 1000 yards, angle on bow 15° port.ent deep to avoid depth charges which came very soon as we were passing 75 feet.

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4
TUBES FIRED: #7 : #8 : #9 : #10 :
TRACK ANGLE: 865 : 945 : 645 : 665 :
GYRO ANGLE: 199 : 202 : 203 : 200 :
DEPTH SET: 11 ft : 11 ft : 11 ft : 11 ft :
POWER: High : High : High : High :
HIT OR MISS: Hit : Miss : Miss : Miss :
ERRATIC: No : No : No : No :
MK. TORPEDO: 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A :
SERIAL NO.: 26043 : 26512 : 26501 : 26545 :
MK. EXPLODER: 6-5 : 6-5 : 6-5 : 6-5 :
SERIAL NO.: 8490 : 8495 : 8492 : 8518 :
ACTUATION SET
ACTUATION: |Contact|Contact|Contact|Contact|
ACTUAL: |Contact|Contact|Contact|Contact|
HK. WARHEAD: 16-1 : 16-1 : 16-1 : 16-1 :
SERIAL NO.: 1050 : 1101 : 10514 : 11538 :
EXPLOSIVE FIRING
INTERVAL: 0-00 : 0-16 : 0-26 : 0-34 :
TYPE DIVIRGONT
SPREAD DIV: 1R : 1L : 3R : 3L :
SCA
CONDITIONS: Zero : Zero : Zero : Zero :
OVERHAUL
ACTIVITY: PELTAS : PELTAS : PELTAS : PELTAS :

Remarks: Miss due to target sighting torpedo wakes in glassy sea.
Turned toward and increased speed.

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1. U.S.S. HAIKE (SS256)
GUN ATTACK NO. 1 PATROL NO. 4
Time 18-16(H) Date March 27, 1944 Lat. 3°-52'S Long. 109°40'S
Target - - - Damage Inflicted
Sunk: None.

Damaged or
Probably Sunk: Sane target as torpedo attack number one, AO or XAO, 10020 tons, similar to ITUSUKITA HARU.

Damage Determined By: Thirty (30) hits observed out of thirty five (35) rounds fired. Engine room "was first point of aim. After five hits in engine space, target stopped. Hits put large holes in side plating and rekindled oil fires, but had no appreciable effect on sinking target.

Details of Action
Surfaced on target after successful torpedo attack "which had set target afire and put it down by the bow. Target "was circling at slow speed, and gun action was decided upon to stop target and sink it possible. Fire was deliberate and unopposed. Twenty one (21) rounds of common and fourteen (14) rounds of H.C. set on "off" were fired. All hits exploded after penetrating side plating. No material casualties occurred.

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1. U.S.S. HAKES (SS256)
POURTH H. AR PATROL

(1) ANTI SUBMARINE MEASURES AND NAVAL TACTICS: (CONT'D)

The prevalence of small sail boats and frequency of night radar encounters following sightings of these sails, leads to the belief that some of these small sail boats may be disguised picket boats with artillery engines for use at night.

Throughout this area air coverage is fairly heavy with increased activity preceeding and during the passage of "worthwhile targets which have efficient air cover provided.

Evasive tactics consisted in running silent and as deep as the controlling depth of water permitted. This took advantage of a shallow and deep density layers and contact was avoided once depth was attained.

(2) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE:

Defects:

HYDRAULIC PLANT: Developed noisy and jerky operation as result of improperly packed plunger. Repair finally affected on a submerged run by completely repacking both oil and air side of plunger on accumulator.

SD ANTENNA LAST: Developed serious leak. Repacked during stop in Exmouth Gulf. Short packing was cause.

PIPESCOPES: Shift and elevating gears in handles gave trouble throughout patrol. No spares.

SD RADAR: Not entirely satisfactory prior departure. Repair for declined to pull antenna from mast in assisting set satisfactory and job to large for time available (24 hours). Set operated erratically. Antenna was pulled by ship's force using improvised "renches and rigging. Section of transmission line above transom was found broken off. Siting poor contact and was repaired in place by silver soldering. Antenna was reassembled and set tested out excellently. Entire job took only three and one half hours.

# MAIN ENHANCEMENTS:

Cracked liner, replaced by spare.

LUBRICATING OIL CONSUMPTION AND SHOCK: Excessive lub oil consumption was noted early on the patrol. Smoking was excessive to the extent of being a military hazard. The oil control rings were renewed on two engines and this resulted in measurable improvement in both cases in reduction of smoke and oil consumption. Lub oil consumption had continued at the rate obtaining at the start of the patrol, "would have been the limiting factor rather than fuel. This is a very serious condition and is being made the subject of a separate letter.

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1. RADAR: (CONT'D)
   - There was an indication of enemy airborne radar when a signal was received on the SN at the same time a pip on the SD. The frequency was a suspected enemy frequency.

   (n) SOUND:
   - Sound gear operation was good - with no materiel defects encountered. Sound conditions in the area were very poor on the supersonic range. The JP sonic receiver was considerably more reliable. In the attack on April 3rd the turn counts and bearings from the JP checked consistent with the rest of the fire control solution.

   (o) DENSITY LAYERS:
   - Density layers were generally encountered throughout the area at periscope depth and at 100-180 feet. Fourteen BT cards are being forwarded in accordance with instructions.

   (p) HE LITH MOD AND HABITABILITY:
   - Health in general was excellent throughout the patrol. Only three sick died and this man was transferred while at Exerciuth Gulf. Other ailments were minor.

   - Food was of good variety and well prepared. The ice cream machine again proved itself the most popular galley appliance.

   - The ship's full require fumigation during the refit for olimination of cook roaches.

   (q) PERSONNEL:
   - (a) Number of men on board during patrol: 69
   - (b) Number of men qualified at start of patrol: 43
   - (c) Number of men qualified at end of patrol: 16
   - (d) Number of unqualified men training their first patrol: 16
   - (e) Number of men advanced in rating during patrol: 13

   - Training and education progressed throughout the patrol, a period each day being set aside for this purpose, with the hands of department and leading petty officers being responsible.

   - State of training and moral are considered excellent with performance of duty by all hands leaving little to be desired.

   (r) MILIS STEAMED - FUEL USED:
   - Premantle to Area: Mi. Pit Log. 3203.7 27,330
   - In Area: 4954.5 34,441
   - Area to Premantle: 2625.0 27,187

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12
: 22
: 10
: 7
: 31

**CONFIDENTIAL**

**DURATION:**

Days enroute to area 12
Days in area 22
Days enroute from area 10
Days submerged 7

Days north of Barrier. 31
Includes one day before entering area.

**PILOT'S INFORMATION:**

| Ports | Fuel | Lub Oil | Provisions | Personnel |
|-------|------||||
| 5     | 28,000 | gal     | 765 gal    | 24 days   | 21 days |

Orders terminated the patrol.

It is to be noted that lubricating oil, rather than fuel, would have been the limiting factor had the patrol been extended.

**REMARKS:**

This patrol was noteworthy for excellent material performance after the SD radar and hydraulic plant deficiencies were corrected.

Smoking of main engines and lubricating oil consumption is an urgent critical condition requiring immediate correction. As a temporary expedient the oil control rings on all engines should be changed after each patrol. From experience, both on board and at the Engineer Experimental Station, the present type oil control ring has an effective life of only 500-600 engine hours; after which time the oil consumption rises rapidly.

Dry docking after each patrol is strongly recommended. The advantages inherent in a clean bottom are obvious and the one or two knots speed advantage this gives are occasionally of vital importance. Docking and other underwater fittings and appliances.

While the "SD" radar was used throughout the patrol, keyed at irregular intervals varying between 1 to 3 minutes. (2 min average) for about 5 seconds, no direct evidence of DF ing was noted. The numerous plane contacts are believed due to the intense air coverage encountered throughout this area.

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052-16/16-3
Serial # 0292
UNITED STATES NAVY
(Es)

C-C-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
11 May 1944.

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO USS H.A.KE Conf. 1tr.
SS256/16-3 Serial 0132
dated 30 April 1944,
Report of 4th War Patrol.

From: The Commander Task Group SEVENTY-ONE POINT THREE.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. H.A.KE (SS256) - Report of FOURTH War Patrol -
Comment on.

1. The fourth war patrol of the U.S.S. H.A.KE was conducted in
the SOUTH CHINA SEA during the period 18 March to 30 April 1944, a total
of 44 days of which 31 were spent North of the BAHREAR. The Commanding
Officer displayed excellent judgement and professional skill in conduct-
ing this aggressive patrol. Nineteen torpedoes were fired in four deter-
mined torpedo attacks, which resulted in eight hits on enemy ships.

2. H.A.KE's first torpedo attack was made submerged on a large
unescorted tanker. Four torpedoes were fired and the target was set on
fire by one hit. H.A.KE attempted to finish off this ship by gunfire, 35
rounds being fired, but finally sank it with one more torpedo. Attack
#2 was a well executed night surface action against a five ship convoy
with two escorts. Three torpedoes were fired at a large freighter and
three at a tanker. Two hits were observed on the A.K and none on the
tanker. The convoy scattered and a D.M escort gave chase to H.A.KE. There
was considerable wild gunfire by several enemy ships. After evading
the D.M and completing torpedo release, H.A.KE returned for attack #4, a
surface attack upon the same tanker which evaded torpedoes on attack #3.
Three torpedoes of a four shot salvo hit this target. H.A.KE again evaded
the D.M escort, but after a 30 minute chase was forced to dive by close
gunfire and approaching dawn. The D.M lost contact when H.A.KE dived.
Attack #4 was a well executed submerged attack upon a formation of two
"TONS" class cruisers, escorted by two destroyers. Despite smooth seas
and a two plane air screen, H.A.KE successfully made an undetected sub-
merged approach and gained position inside the destroyer screen. Four
torpedoes were fired on the leading cruiser. H.A.KE was prevented from
observing results by prompt counter-attack. One definite timed hit was
heard. Other torpedoes missed, probably due to manoeuvres of the target.
H.A.KE was then submitted to a heavy depth charge attack for about 20
minutes. Some minor damage was incurred, but evasion was successfully
accomplished despite the shallow water. Two other contacts with large
enemy combatant ships were subsequently made, but H.A.KE was unable to
gain attack position on them. Considerable enemy air activity was en-
countered throughout the patrol.

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15/16/16-3
Serial #: 0292
UNITED STATES NAVY
Es
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-I-L
11 May 1944.
Subject: U.S.S. H.A.K.E. (SS256) - Report of FOURTH War Patrol - Comment on.

3. It is noted that delays were experienced in clearing radio messages particularly on 3 April 1944. It is also noted that convoys are being provided with heavier air coverage and that there is a possibility that small craft are being employed as pickets.

4. The material condition of the H.A.K.E is very good with the exception of the excessive lub oil consumption and resultant smoke. Repeated efforts have been made to obtain oil control rings and expanders to remedy this defect. They are now reported as en route via air and will be installed this refit if received. It is expected that other defects will be corrected within the normal refit period. The health and morale are excellent.

5. The Task Group Commander heartily congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers and crew upon another aggressive patrol and on further important damage inflicted on the enemy.

H. H. McLEAN

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12-bt
Serial 0456
19 May 1944.

SUBJECT: U.S.S. HATE (S3256) Report of Fourth War Patrol - Comment on.

DISTRIBUTION:
Cominch (3) - (Direct)
Vice O'nav (2) - (Direct)
Vice O'nav Op-23c (1)
Com2ndFlt (1)
Com3rdFlt (1)
Com7thFlt (2)
Co.sus1stFlt (4)
Co.sus2ndFlt (4)
CTF-71 (4)
CTF-72 (2)
CSS-12 (1)
CSS-16 (1)
DivCo.s Ron-12 (1)
DivCois Ron-16 (1)
S/ School R.I., Conn. (2)
Each S/ N. A. (1) - NOT TO BE TAKEN TO SEA - DUR

P.F. SHRAD, Jr.,
Flag Secretary.

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U.S.S. HAKEE (SS256)
:  FIFTH WAR PATROL

(A) PROLOGUE:
Arrived Fremantle, W.A., April 30, 1944. Refit accomplished by S/M Repair Unit # 137 in usual time. Docied, sound tested, given class "D" flash or deperming using own power, and ran degaussing range.

Trainina consisting of independent operations, one day using Redfin as target. No exercise torpedoes fired. Readiness for sea May 23, 1944.

(B) NARRATIVE: (ALL TIMES HOW)

May 23, 1944.
1300- Underway for fifth war patrol, standing out to exercise area.
1552- Began exercising at submerged and radar approaches using U.S.S. CHANTICLEER as target.
2210- Released CHANTICLEER and departed exercise area.

May 24-26, 1944.
Enroute Exemouth Gulf via bombing restricted lane. Conducted daily dives and drills, and battle problems.

May 27, 1944.
0600- Rounded northwest Cape and entered Exemouth Gulf.
0900- Moored port side to U.S.S. ANGLER alongside fuel barge.
1450- Underway having received 10,300 gallons diesel oil from barge.
1630- Cleared Exemouth Gulf and stood out via bombing restricted lane.

May 28, 1944.
0320- Passed out of bombing restricted lanes.
Drills and exercises enroute. Battle surface and fired 4" and 20 mm for practice. Expended 5 rds of 5"/50 cal and 240 rds 20mm. Proceedina out at two engine speed.

May 29, 1944.
Enroute Ombal Straits at 15 kts. Held training dives and drills, surface and submerged. Dired 30 cal machine guns for practice.
1030- Two unident aircraft very distant headed south. Plane contact # 1. Did not dive. "SD" also made contact at 15 miles.

May 30, 1944.
0756- Sighted three enemy planes. Kate type at 8-10 miles heading toward. Dove. Plane contact # 2.
0915- Surfaced.
0925- Sighted light bomber Kate, at about 6 miles. Dove. Plane contact # 3.

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0457- Lost target at 11,500 yds. Secured. Had radar ir berference for another 45 minutes.
: 0647- Sighted medium bomber 6-7 miles, closing. Dove. Plane contact # 8.
: 0830- Surfaced.
: 1159- Crossed equator.
: 1552- Sighted light bomber, Nell, 4-5 miles crossing ahead.
: Dove. Plane contact # 9.
: 1742- Surfaced.

June 6, 1944.
: 0612- Periscope sighted by 00D and lookout 040-400 yds abeam to port. Cleared area at flank speed. After tubes ready. Possibly friendly; if friendly a daredevous stunt.
: 0644- Sighted Dave type float plane at 11 mile, closing, Dove.
: 1313- Plane contact # 10.
: 1800- Surfaced.
: Entered assigned area, Davao Gulf and approaches.

June 7, 1944.
: 0454- Patrolled across mouth of Gulf.
: Dove for daylight submerged patrol along western coast of Gulf.
: 1253- Rufe type plane sighted by periscope, patrolling; resight again at 1302. Plane contact # 11.
: 1828- Surfaced. Took up surface patrol.

June 8, 1944.
: 0007- Radar contact on small target. Went to battle stations and tracked.
: 0018- Target identified as small picket boat. Avoided. Contact Radar contact at 17,500 yds, two targets. Battle stations. Targets on southerly course down center of Gulf at high speed. Made out to be two cruisers and two large DDs. Cleared with full moon. Contact # 10. Attack # 1.
: 0159- Near DD at 14000 yds, observed to turn toward and start closing fast. Held on trying to close track of cruisers until range closed to 12000 yds and cruisers observed to turn away to westward. Definitely detected. Dove and began approach on DD as cruisers definitively out of range.
: 0212- Fired four after tubes at a range of 1250 yds. Periscope range easily obtainable. Two observed hits, forward and aft. DD swung to reverse course and stopped. Took list and settled but did not sink. No fires. Swing ship to present bow tubes.
: 0214- Two depth charges fairly close believe dropped by planes as nothing seen. Remained at periscope depth.

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0027- Target apparently not sinking so fired a killer shot from bow nest. Erratic run, torpedo dove right on down; apparently running normally otherwise.
: 0229- Pired second torpedo for hit amid ships. Results spectacularly fine and exploding wrehhed or ammunition. Target broke in two and sank in one minute.
: 0230- Numerous depth charges and depth bombs, none close. Closer vicinity at deep depth to avoid possible lucky depth bomb.
: 0259- Last of 28 depth charges. Lasts had faded out to northwest.
: 0355- Two heavy depth charges fairly close while passing 100' coming up. No screws or oiling heard.
: 0550- Light enough to really see, all clear.
: 0802- Distant depth charge.
: 0805- Distant depth charge.
: 0810- Distant depth charge.
: 1228- Surfaced. *aulled out to southeast and sent my serial three.

June 8, 1944.
: 0455- Set course for patrol off Cape San Agustin.
: 1303- Dove for daylight patrol, closing Cape, sighted heavy bomber, 10-12 miles, apparently patrolling.
: 1829- Plane contact # 12.
: 1934- Surfaced. Patrol off Cape and across Gulf.
: 1944- Signalings from Cape San Agustin.

June 10, 1944.
: 0457- Dove for daylight patrol off Cape San Agustin, closing Cape.
: 1207- Strong southerly set.
: 1415- Sighted two-motorized bomber patrolling. Plane contact # 12.
: 1834- Sighted two motorized bomber, well, at 3 miles heading for Cape.
: 1836- Surfaced. Took up surface patrol.
: 1844- Radar contact 2200 yds. Atmospheric.

June 11, 1944.
: 0501- Dove for patrol off Cape San Agustin, closing Cape direct. Sighted two-engine bomber, set 5 miles. Plane contact # 15.
: 0756- Sighted twin-engine bomber, well flying low and fast toward Cape. Plane contact # 16. "sent to 150'.
: 0826- Two bombs or depth charges, not close.
: 0900- Sighted Kuna class cruiser and two DD's escorting a large XAV (possible large engine-aft tanker conversion) Cont # 11. Standing down close to beach, speed 18 kts, unable to close before force rounded Cape San Agustin and headed north up Gulf. Air cover consisted of one bomber and two float planes. Bomber flew station patrol very low, 50-100 ft ahead of formation while float planes scouted from about 1500 ft on.

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U.S.S. HAKKE (SS256)
:  FIFTH "AR PATROL

circles around convoy. *lane contact # 17.
XAV had full deck load of unident planes. Tough to miss
this one; closest range 8000 yds with sea glassy, hopeless
to fire.
Sighted twin-engine bomber, Ruth, patrolling mouth of Gulf
plane contact # 15.
Sound picked pinging.
Sighted two DDs standing up to center of Gulf toward Davao
range 20,000 yds. No hope of closing, 70° starboard angle
not zinging, high speeds. Contact # 12.
Light bomber, Kate, sighted several times until 1512, patrol
ling. Plane contact # 11.
Surfaced. Stbd out to east for attempt at surface patrol
after opening out to south to send message.

June 12, 1944.
0455- Trim dive at dawn.
0541- Surfaced.
1355- Sighted twin-engine bomber at 5 miles. Appeared out of cloud
bank and headed toward. Dove. Plane contact # 20.
1741- Surfaced. Headed in toward Cape for patrol across Gulf.
2322- Radar contact at 1550 yds. Small pip but steady. Probably
sailboat or small banca. Contact # 13.

June 13, 1944.
0000- Very small radar target at 2200 yds. Atmospheric.
0445- Dove for patrol along western shore of Gulf.
0521- Sound contact, screens, room visibility but made out two DDs
standing in, range 10,000 yds. Sattle stations, began approaching.
roach. Targets zinging on a base course of about 0000 T,
speed 15 kts. We were about on track so rigged for silent
running and made ready for either bow or stern tube shot.
Angles on bow near zero. Identification difficult.
0536- DD zigged right ziving a nice stern tube shot at short range.
0539- Fired four stern tubes (KK XVIII torpedoes) at leading DD
to 700° port traces with torpedo runs of 650-525 yds and see
up checking nicely. Attack # 2. Went deep as was about a
1000 yds ahead of second DD. Sound tracked all torpedoes
to target, missed. On second guess believe targets shallow
draft mono class, ODDs, and judging by gress at water line,
they were light.
0547- Four fairly distant explosions, believed end of run on torpedoes. DDs speeded up and went over to investigate. No
depth charges.
0600- All clear on sound.
0700- All clear nothing in sight.
0715- Sighted twin-engine bomber searching in vicinity of end of
run explosions. Plane contact # 21.

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1100-1655
Sighted float plane, Ruth, searching. Plane contact # 22.
Sighted twin-engine bomber, Lilly, standing toward Davao at 8-10 miles. Plane contact # 23.
Surfaced and set patrol across neck of Gulf.

June 14, 1944.
0316- Radar contact at 7000 yds, closing. Battle stations and began maneuvering to hold range and get clear to south.
0325- Identified as trawler or killer type patrol boat. "We had been definitely detected. Target making 15 kts, closed range to 5600 yds.
0342- Opening range slowly still working. [AREA: head south and keep enemy somewhat astern. Target began slow fire with deck gun; several splashes seen, the closest being 300 yds astern.
0345- At a range of 7500 yds target opened up with a 37 mm which fell 500 yds short exploding like a string of firecrackers on striking the water.
0405- Patrol boat lost us about 9500 yds range and ceased fire. With range 12,000 yds and twilight beginning dove and headed for eastern shore just north of Cape San Agustin. Flagged for silent running.
0610- Killer boat still hunting about 12,000 yds to westward but working our way, headed south.
0710- Sighted Rufe type float plane also searching. [Lane contact # 24. Clear of killer boat.
0728- Distant depth charge. Turned to close beach.
0747- Distant depth charge. Something important headed out?
0755- Sighted a convoy of three medium AKs and DD escort, standing out. We appear to be close to track. Contact # 1E.
0811- Disent depth charge.
0815- Killer boat again appeared in direction of convoy which made a sharp change of base course to west and ran around me on wide sweep, nearest range 14,000 yds.
0830- Distant depth charge.
0844- Bomber, Sally, very close coming in. "Cent to 150'. Plane contact # 25.
1834- Surfaced. Decided to attempt patrol in Gulf again, but further south than previous attempt.

June 15, 1944.
0447- Dove for submerged patrol. Closing eastern shore.
1845- Surfaced. A quiet day. Set patrol across mouth of Gulf.

June 16, 1944.
0243- Radar contact at 10,500 yds, small target patrolling to: south of our line at 15 kts. Avoided. Not sighted but acts like our gunfighter of the 14. Contact # 17. "Fings oceanic ally.

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0441- 0519- 0545- 0556- 0615- 0625- 0646- 0650- 0651- 0653- 0925- 1026- 1248- 1254- 1647- 1659- 1840- 1935- 0940-

U.S.S. HAKES (SS256)
PIFTH WAR PATROL

Dove for submerged patrol, closing Cape San Agustin.
Sighted Rufe type plane conducting search. Plane contact # 26.
Sighted killer patrol boat at 6000 yards. Rigged for silent running. Contact # 18.
Three distant depth charges.
One distant depth charge.
Picked up masts of distant targets and oinging from direction of targets. Contact # 19. Killer boat sonic listening and pinging at intervals still very much with us.
Targets made out to be KAV (Same as contact # 11 on June 11), and three destroyers screening. Standing out close to beach. DDs patrolling ahead, astern and outboard beams. Closing track at full speed.
With a range of 4000 yards, 100° track and set-up checking perfectly for 14.5 kts, no chance of closing range, choppy sea with plenty of white caps, fired bow nest at this valuable target.
With near screening DD and killer boat headed in our direction at ranges of 1500 and 4000 yards respectively, and air cover present, would have no chance to observe for hits so went deep. Attack # 3.
Two timed hits; four more torpedo explosions, probably on beach, 35-40 seconds later. Target slowed immediately and bearings drew north; target later picked up speed. Bearing would indicate target circled and returned to port indicating of damage.
First of 59 depth charges varying from only fairly close to distant. Escorts never had sound contact, apparently patturns dropped along torpedo tracks.
Last of depth charges.
All clear.
Three very distant depth charges.
Sighted Rufe type float plane searching. Plane contact # 27.
This plane in sight until 1330.
Sighted Momo class ODD. Its bsars out identification of 13 June attack. Nearest range 5200 yards, making a search to westward. Contact # 20.
Sighted Rufe type float plane heading north. Plane contact # 28.
Surfaced. Surface patrol off Cape San Agustin.

June 17, 1944.
Dove for daylight patrol SE of Cape San Agustin.
Sighted smoke on horizon bearing 113° T, began closing Cape in anticipation of contact rounding. Cape close aboard. Sound detected pinging at this time. Contact # 21.
Battle stations. Contact made out to be large AK, plus two Class 13 DMs and one small unident gunboat. DMs pinged atlately.

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1104-50 Commenced firing four bow tubes at a range of 2200 yards from a position 500 yards on starboard quarter of near bpm DM, tracks 97-104° S., with gyros near zero; set-up checking nicely. Started deep after firing due proximity of near screen and probable air cover; stern escort also on near side but more distant. Attack # 4.

1107-00threats very plainly heard throughout ship, correct time for # 2 & 4 tubes. Sound reported target stopped.

1110- First depth charge pattern close overhead, ship knocked down 12 feet, no damage. Near DM had sped up at time of hits turned and came in fast for fairly accurate but shallow attack. Distinct and unmistakable breaking up noises accompanied by minor or very small explosions from direction of target. Heard through hull also, several compartments so reported. Believe target sank.

1136- Distant very squishy explosions, not depth charges, may have been targets boilers collapsing.

1215- Last of 35 depth charges. None very close after first two patterns. Miss joined by our old friend the killer boat about 1145. Our two escorts would ping while the other listened.

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1015- Sighted through periscope medium bomber patrolling at 5 miles.
: 1300- Surfaced.
: 1413- Sighted warships type plane at 14 miles closing range. Dove.
: Plane contact # 34.
: Too many planes decided to stay down.
: Surfaced. Set course for patrol across mouth of Gulf.

June 19, 1944.
: Dove for submerged patrol east of Cape San Agustin.
: Three very distant depth charges. Possible screws on sound; nothing in sight.
: Surfaced. Clearing area in accordance CTF serial 18 for patrol western half Davao Gulf and approaches.
: "SJ" radar interference from another "SJ" to south drawing east; believed Paddle entering eastern half Davao area.

June 20, 1944.
: Rounded Sarangani Island for patrol western approaches.
: Dove, closing beach for patrol of weatdly approaches to Sarangani Island cleared.
: Sound picked up pinging to northward. Came to standard speed to close coast.
: Smoke contact, Battle Stations.
: Made out targets to be two APs with two killer boats and one TB Chidori, as escorts, headed down coast within mile of beach. Contact # 23.
: Began firing remaining four bow tubes at leading AP, heavily loaded, from dead ahead of flanking TB at 800-900 yards. He pinged on us several times no contact. Started down after firing.
: Two hits timed within 1 or 2 seconds of estimated run for t. center torpedoes of spread. Attack # 5.
: Two torpedo explosions probably on beach. Target plotted in mile off beach.
: Target stopped immediately and his screws were never heard again. Breaking up noises very plain on sound and through hull starting three minutes after attack and lasting for 6 minutes. Remaining AP plus one killer boat stood on into passage. One killer and TB remained to work us over. Believe target sank.
: First two depth charges.
: Close pattern astern and to starboard. Boat was thrown to port with a snap roll, no damage.
: Last of 22 depth charges, varying from close for second to fifth passes to comfortably distant for remainder. Pinging and light screws heard continuously until.
: Last of screws of patrols. Paint pinging.

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1045- Periscope depth, all clear, Rufe type plane searching vicinity
: 1046- Sarangani Island. Plane contact # 35.
: 1102- Rufe type plane gliding toward at about 2 miles or less, went to 150'.
: 1135- Pinging fairly close.
: 1845- Set regular periscope patrol.
: 1845- Surfaced. Sent my serial 6 giving results to date. Started return to base; all fish gone.

June 21, 1944.
: 0025- Enroute to base.
: 0919- Received CTF 71 serial 36 directing return to Darwin via Moluoka and east of Timor to await further orders there.
: 1038- Plane contact on "SD" radar closing fast from 10 miles. Dove.
: 1055- Surfaced.
: 1730- Sighted undiant plane opening from about 12 miles. Plane contact # 35. Radar picked up and held until out to 15 miles.
: 2041- Crossed equator.
: 56 miles.

June 22, 1944.
: 1258- Enroute base. Passed through passage north.of Siao Island, land in early morning. Many lights on Island.
: 1403- Numerous small, short range, radar contacts throughout night.
: 1403- Plane contact on radar closing fast from 18 miles. Dove.
: 1420- Surfaced.
: 1440- Sighted small native sail, decided to investigate. Contact # 24.
: 1440- Went to battle stations and closed boat.
: 1440- Fired two warning bursts from forward 20 mm. Boat doused sails and hove to.
: 2200- In endeavor to bring boat alongside in rough sea crushed it under forefoot. Picked up the three native crew. Cleared area at four engine speed. Boat sank.
: 2200- Radar contact on very small target at 6000 yards, probably a sail. Avoided. Contact # 25.

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U.S.S. HAK (SS256)
: FIFTH WAR PATROL

June 23, 1944.
Enroute as before.
0331- Radar interference from another "SJ" to SE, believed to be U.S.S. HARDER. Radar landfall on Junung Island, 154° T., distant 49,000 yards.
0653- Sighted a submarine on the horizon through high periscope, similar to U.S. Submarines. Contact # 26. Submarine dove shortly after sighting; increased speed to 18 knots and ran around. See above.
1304- Dove; did not wish to approach Timor closer, 25 miles, until dark.
1809- Surfaced. Ran passage to eastward of Timor without incident.

June 24, 1944.
Enroute as before.
0730- Plane contact on radar at 3 miles, closing. Dove. Plane contact # 40. "Vercast and not sighted.
0842- Surfaced.
0901- Plane contact on radar at 14 miles, closed to 10 miles and sighted on heading toward by lookout. Dove. Plane contact # 41.
1017- Surfaced.

June 25, 1944.
Enroute in bombing restricted lane.
0600- Landfall on Melville Island.
0617- Sighted patrol craft in vicinity of rendezvous.
0630- Exchanged recognition signals with escort, HMAS Motor Launch No. K615, and fell in astern.
0815- Commander X.M. Martin, USNR, C.O. Sextin base and pilot Lt. Mac Arthur, RAVR, came aboard. Transferred the three Malays to picked upon. 22 to station launch in custody of Capt. A. Ross, A.T.P. Received new patrol orders.
0820- Passed through nets.
0905- Moored port side to pier, Darwin Australia. Loaded 16 torpedoes (MK. XIV and MK. XVIII), took on fresh water and some fresh provisions and fueled to capacity, 54000 gallon.
Anchored off overnight on completion of loading.

June 26, 1944.
Anchored as before.
1430- Underway - stood out. Enroute for patrol off Kendari, Calebes and approaches.
1532- Radar and sight contact of several PBY's flying N.W. Contacts # 42, 43.

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1607- Exchanged recognition signals with R.A.N. Corvette J-316.
: 1921- Set course for passage east of Timor, and cleared bombing restricted lane.
: 2341- Weak radar interference to NE from another "SJ".
: June 27, 1944.
: 0029- Radar contact on small target at 11,000 yards in direction of interference. Tracked on southerly course at 11 kts. Contact #27.
: 0508- Trim dive.
: 0601- Surfaced.
: 1445- Landfall on Leti Island.
: Made transit of passage east of Timor in evening without incident. Evidence of Jap radar detected.

: June 28, 1944.
: 0130- Radar landfall on Gunung Island.
: 1500- Entered patrol area.
: 2009- Radar landfall on Celebes. Took up station patrol across routes east from Kendari.

: June 29, 1944.
: 0521- Trim dive for "3rd" card.
: 0659- Surfaced.
: 0918- Plane contact # 44 on radar, closing to 6 miles. Dove.
: 1052- Surfaced.
: 1248- Sighted plane, twin engine bomber, crossing at 7 to 8 miles.
: Dove, do not believe sighted. Plane contact # 45.
: 1538- Surfaced. Closed coast for dark patrol.

: June 30, 1944.
: 0511- Dove for submerged patrol off Kendari.
: 0757- Sighted small native sailboat. Contact # 28. In sight for most of day.
: 1650- Sound reported screws to eastward.
: 1722- Made out contact to be trawler type patrol boat and converted yacht, PYC, standing in. Opened out and lost them in direction of Staring Bay.
: 1856- Surfaced. Set patrol across eastern approaches.
: 2108- "SJ" radar contact on low flying plane at 11,500 yards. Cut in "SJ" and picked up plane at 6 miles. Plane stood out to eastward. Lost all contact at 10 miles. Plane contact # 46. At same time had two planes at 18 and 20 miles on "SJ" which disappeared about same time, 2120, and did not close.

: July 1, 1944.
: 0521- Dove for submerged patrol off Kendari.
: 0745- Sighted two small native sailboats standing out on north easterly course. Contact # 30.
: 1645- Sighted small native sailboat standing in. Contact # 31.
: 1839- Surfaced, set patrol across approaches to Kendari.

(12) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1944. 0417- Radar contact on small target, 10,000 yds, tracked on erratic north easterly course. Sighted at 8500 yds and made out to be a small native sail. Contact # 32.
: 0525- Dove for submerged patrol off Kendari.
: 1837- Surfaced. Set course to shift patrol to approaches to Tioro Straits in Gulf of Boni.

July 3, 1944.
: Enroute as above, rounded Boetong Island group during night and early morning.
: Sighted small native sail. Contact # 33.
: On station, took up station patrol across approaches to Tioro Straits.
: Sighted unident plane, closing. Dove. Plane contact # 47.

July 4, 1944.
: Station patrol as before.
: Sighted large two majestically schooner rigged sail, apparently native. Contact # 34. Closed to investigate.
: Fired one shot across bow as warning. Boat doused sail and hove to.
: While maneuvering alongside schooner, all native crew nothing suspicious, sighted enident plane that c/c toward from 6 miles and started circling fast. Cleared decks, cast off lines and dove. Plan contact # 48. Decided to remain submerged until sunset. Lost 4'3

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1617- Sighted medium bomber heading toward, range 5 miles. Dove.
: 1715- Surfaced.
: 2130- Sent my depth charges giving ETA, Fraternize.

July 7-10, 1944.
Enroute Premantle via bombing restricted lanes. Trim dives and training enroute.
Exchanged signals with friendly submarine north bound. "SJ" radar interference had been noticeable for sometime previous to sight and radar contact.
Sighted and exchanged signals with friendly sub. north bound. Sighted by high lookout.

July 11, 1944.
Arrived rendezvous, Kingfisher plane escort, exchanged signals with Rottnest and stood in.
Moored, Premantle, W.A.

(14) ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 131 —
1. SHIP CONTACTS:
   - **TIME**: 0342
   - **DATE**: 125-45
   - **LONG**: 6-06N
   - **TYPE(s)**: Two cruisers
   - **RANGE**: 17,500 yds.
   - **EST.**: 22 kts.
   - **COURSE**: Commenced tracking on surface ahead. Apparently sighted at 14000 yds in brief. Dov and sank attacking DD.

2. INITIAL SPEED:
   - **TYPE(s)**: Two cruisers
   - **RANGE**: 17,500 yds.
   - **EST.**: 22 kts.
   - **COURSE**: One Kuma class corvette. Two DDAs and one Aux seaplane tender.

3. HOW CON- TACTED:
   - **TYPE(s)**: None
   - **RANGE**: 8000 yds.
   - **EST.**: 14.5 kts.
   - **COURSE**: Entered Davao Gulf. Nearest range obtainable was 6000 yds. Air screen consisted of two float planes and one medium bomber.

4. REMARKS:
   - Sound contact first. Picked up by periscope heading up Davao Gulf. Unable to close.

5. Various:
   - **TYPE(s)**: None
   - **RANGE**: 8000 yds.
   - **EST.**: 14.5 kts.
   - **COURSE**: Small picket boat.

6. P:
   - **TYPE(s)**: None
   - **RANGE**: 8000 yds.
   - **EST.**: 14.5 kts.
   - **COURSE**: Small picket boat.

7. Sound contact; later identified as two ODDs. Pired four MK 18s that apparently ran under target. Targets were making anti sub sweep.

8. R:
   - **TYPE(s)**: None
   - **RANGE**: 8000 yds.
   - **EST.**: 14.5 kts.
   - **COURSE**: Target sighted shortly after radar contact and identified as typical trawler type "Killer" Boat. Evaded on surface until forced to dive at dawn. Targets maximum speed appeared to be 15 kts. Detected and chased.

— page 136 —
1. 1030 14-57'S 14 mi. 180° SD Two planes - Too distant to identify.
2. 0756 11-27'S 10 mi. 130° SD Three planes closing. Dove.
3. 0925 11-23'S 6 mi. 160° SD Light bomber closing. Dove.
4. 1804 . 5-15'S 5 mi. 055° SD Observation plane closing. Dove.
5. 1750 6-10'S 3 mi. R Not seen. Dove.
6. 0826 3-56'S 26 mi. R Not seen. Closed to 23 miles and faded out. Did not dive.
7. 1021 3-41'S 5 mi. R Not seen. Dove.
8. 0647 0-45'S 7 mi. 180° SD Closing fast. Dove.
9. 1552 0-53'N 4 mi. 270° SD Crossing bow from stbd to port. Dove.
10. 0844 3-43'N 6 mi. 130° SD Plane very low. Dove.
11. 1253 5-56'N 7 mi. 325° P Plane patrolling inner harbor.

— page 138 —
1655 6-29'N  LILY 8 mi. 3000'  P
June 13 1250-42'E

24. 0710 6-11'N  Single Eng' 6 mi. 0000'  P
June 14 float type.

: 0844 6-10'N  SALLY 1 mi. 0500'  P
June 14 1260-00'E

26. 0519 6-14'N  RUPE 5 mi. 2700'  P
June 16 1260-05'E

27. 1254 6-12'N  RUPE 6 mi. 2150'  P
June 16 1260-11'E

28. 1657 6-10'N  RUPE 6 mi. 0000'  P
June 16 1260-20'E

29. 1527 6-13'N  --- 10 mi. ---  P
June 17 1260-13'E

30 1610 6-12'N  RUPE 4 mi. 0000'  P
June 17 1260-12'E

: 0707 5-39'N  --- 9 mi. 1800'  SD  Patrolling. Did not appear
June 18 1260-54'E

32. 0906 5-43'N  Medium 8 mi. 1800'  SD  Sighted shortly after
June 18 1260-54'E Bomber

33. 1015 5-46'N  Medium 10 mi. 0900'  P
June 18 1260-54'E Bomber

34. 1413 5-57'N  MAVIS 12 mi. ---  SD
June 18 1260-52'E

— page 141 —
U.S.S. HAKE
:  ORPEDO ATTACK NO. 1 PATROL NO. 5
:  Time 0212(H)  Date 8 June 1944  Lat. 6°-03'N  Long. 125°-57'E
:  Target Data -- - - Damage Inflicted
:  Description: Force of two cruisers (unidentified class) screened by two destroyers. Radar contact at 19,200 yards in bright moonlight with excellent visibility.
:  Ship(s) Sunk: One DD Asashio class (EU), 1500 tons.
:  Ship(s) Damaged or Probably Sunk:
:  None.
:  Damage Determined by: Three hits, two on initial attack one killer shot. DD seen to break in half and sink.
:  Target Draft 9 ft  Course 170°  Speed 20 kts  Range 1250 (at firing)
:  Own Ship Data
:  Speed 2.2 kts  Course 100  Depth 63 ft  Angle 0 (at firing)
:  Fire Control and Torpedo Data
:  Type Attack: Night periscope attack after having been detected at about 14,000 yds by near DD screen while attempting to close track of cruisers. DD headed for S/M; dove on heading to close cruisers, obtained one radar range at 6550 yds on DD; cruisers had turned away. DD held course. Pired four stern tubes on 90-106° port track for two timed, seen, and heard hits. DD settled and slewed around 200° pre-senting a 110° starboard track and stopped dead in water. Turned for bow shot to insure sinking and 15 minutes after first hit fired # 1 tube, torpedo ran erratic, dove deep and continued down. Pired # 2 for hit amid ship's which broke DD in two and set it afire. DD sank in four minutes.
:  (26)  ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 143 —
U.S.S. HAKE
:  TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 2 PATROL NO. 5
:  Time 05-39-40(H)  Date 13 June 1944  Lat. 6°-29'N  Long. 125°-42'E

Target Data - - - Damage Inflicted

Description: Two ODD, Momo class, in column standing up Davao Gulf along western shore; apparently carrying out an A/S sweep.

Ship(s) Sunk:  None.

Ship(s) Damaged or
Probably Sunk:
    None.

Damage Determined by:

Target Draft 7 ft  Course 333° T.  Speed 15 kts  Range 750 yds (at fir)

Own Ship Data

Speed 2.2 kts  Course 255  Depth 65 ft  Angle 0° (at firing).

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack: Early morning periscope attack. Targets detected by occasional pinging and sighted shortly thereafter. Mistaken for large class DD due poor visibility in early stages of approach, small angle on the bow and necessarily very briefly periscope exposures due calm water in later stages of attack. Normal periscope submerged attack, short range, small gyros and favorable track obtained; undetected by targets. Set-up checked throughout. Fired four (4) stern tube MK XVIII at leading destroyer. All missed; target not aware of being attacked no course or speed changes. Torpedoes tracked to target by sound and apparently ran normally; four end of run explosions heard about 8 minutes later.

(28) ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 144 —
13 June 1944
Attach No. 2
TUBS PT RED : # 7 : # 8 : # 9 : # 10 : :
TRACK ANGLE : 43 P : 54 P : 58 P : 70 P : :
GYRO ANGLE : 214 : 205 : 197 : 191 : :
DEPTH SET : 6 ft : 6 ft : 6 ft : 6 ft : :
POWER : --- : --- : --- : --- : :
HIT OR MISS : Miss : Miss : Miss : Miss : :
ERRATIC : No : No : No : No : :
MK. TORPEDO : 18 : 18 : 18 : 18 : :
SERIAL NO. : 54111 : 54137 : 53942 : 53955 : :
MK. EXPLODER: 4-7 : 4-7 : 4-7 : 4-7 : :
SERIAL NO. : 16566 : 16002 : 16867 : 16845 : :
ACTUATION
SET
ACTUATION
ACTUAL : --- : --- : --- : --- : :
MK. WARHEAD : 18 : 18 : 18 : 18 : :
SERIAL NO. : 93 : 425 : 870 : 915 : :
EXPLOSIVE
FIRING
INTERVAL : 00 : 14 : 12 : 15 : :
TYPE
SPREAD DIV. : 1½ L : 1½ R : 4½ T : 4½ R : :
SEA
CONDITIONS : Zero : Zero : Zero : Zero : :
OVERHAUL
ACTIVITY : --- : --- : --- : --- : :
Remarks: Misses due shallow draft of 7 ft (normal), short range to this target, "MOMO" class ODD. Prior firing ship thought to be larger type DD. Possibility exists that set depth was not reached before crossing target track.

(29) ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 145 —
6-48-20(H)  Date 16 June 1944  Lat. 6°-13'N  Long. 126°-06'E

Target Data - - - Damage Inflicted

Description: One XAV; converted from large engine-aft A0 with two large plane handling cranes aft, bridge well forward and plane carrying platform built up between after deck house and bridge; escorted by three destroyers and two planes (Rufe).

Ship(s) Sunk: None.

Ship(s) Damaged or Probably Sunk: One XAV, 10,100 tons; converted from A0 (see above).

Damage Determined by: Two timed hits. Target slowed and stopped and five minutes later speeded up. True bearing's indicated that target probably returned to port, Davno, indicative of damage.

Target Draft 15' Course 111° T. Speed 14½ kts Range 4000 yds

Own Ship Data

Speed 2.2 kts Course 040° T. Depth 65 ft Angle ½° D.

Pire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack: Normal day periscope submerged approach. Targets hugged beach, 1 mile; DDs on outboard bow and flank and astern. With data checking throughout and sea choppy with white caps, decided to chance this long range shot on such a valuable target, fired six (6) bow tubes 180° spread. Piring bearing's checked for each torpedo. Forced down by flank escort. Approach of target indicated by increased plane activity and occasional distant depth charges.

(30) ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 146 —
16 Juno 1944
---
Attack No. 3
TUBES FIRED: #1 : #2 : #3 : #4 : #5 : #6 :
TRACK ANGLE: 1125 : 1133 : 1143 : 1155 : 1165 : 1175 :
GYRO ANGLE: 004 : 003 : 006 : 004 : 009 : 006 :
DEPTH SET: 10 ft : 10 ft : 10 ft : 10 ft : 6 ft : 6 ft :
POWER: High : High : High : High : High : High :
HIT OR MISS: Miss : Miss : Miss : Hit : Miss : Hit :
ERRATIC: No : No : No : No : No : No :
MK. TORPEDO: 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A :
SERIAL NO.: 40019 : 26673 : 26249 : 26704 : 40070 : 40018 :
MK. EXPLODER: -- - - - MK. 6 - MAD 4
SERIAL NO. : 11403 : 12641 : 12623 : 7954 : 139 : 12650 :
ACTUATION
SET: Contact : Contact : Contact : Contact : Contact : Contact :
ACTUATION
ACTUAL:

— page 147 —
U.S.S. HAKE
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 4 PATROL NO. 5
Time 11-04-50(H) Date 17 June 1944 Lat. 6°-17'N Long. 126°-17'E

Target Data - - - Damage Inflicted

Description: One large AK escorted by two class 13 DMs and one small gun boat. DMs on bows with gun boat patrolling across track astern. Two float type planes and killer boat searching in vicinity of attack.

Ship(s) Sunk: One large AK, 5475 tons, similiar to Auzan Maru type page 215 ONI 2085 revised, but identification uncertain.

Ship(s) Damaged or
"robably Sunk: None.
Damage Determined by: Three timed hits. Target stopped followed six minutes later by unmistakable breaking up noises heard by all sound operators and through hull throughout ship which continued for about 18 minutes. Terminating in sounds of boilers collapsing.

Target Draft 10' Course 316° Speed 9 kts Range 2200 (at firing)

Qwn Ship Data
Speed 3 kts Course 240° Depth 65 ft Angle 30 D. (at firing)

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack: Day periscope submerged attack. Target approach detected by pinging of two DM escorts. High speed flank approach to close track. Near DM passed 500 yds ahead pinging on 2000 yd scale, not detected. With data checking nicely fired four bow tubes with a 150% spread on 97-104° starboard track and small gyros (356°-002°) for two hits. Forced down by stern escort at 1000 yds heading toward. Depth charging did not start until almost four (4) minutes after torpedoes hit.

(32) ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 150 —
20 Tune 1944

Attack No. 5

TUBES FIRED: # 3 : # 4 : # 5 : # 6 : : : :

TRACK ANCHOR: 715 : 723 : 733 : 745 : : :

GYRO ANCHOR: 236 : 335 : 339 : 334 : : :

DEPT SET: 6 ft : 6 ft : 6 ft : : :

POWER: High : High : High : High : : :

HIT OR MISS: Hit : Hit : Miss : Miss : : :

ERRATIC: No : No : No : No : : :

MK. TORPEDO: 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A : : :

SERIAL NO. 40039 : 26391 : 40087 : 26725 : : :

MK. EXPLODER: - - - MK 6 : MOD 4 : - - - : : :

SERIAL NO. 12645 : 7895 : 7898 : 7950 : : :

ACTUATION: Contact : Contact : Contact : Contact : : :

ACTUATION: Contact : Contact : Contact : Contact : : :

ACTUAL: Contact : Contact : Contact : Contact : : :

MK. WARHEAD: 16 : 16 : 16 : 16 : : :

SERIAL NO. 9096 : 9318 : 2851 : 2812 : : :

EXPLOSIVE: TNT : TPX : TPX : TPX : : :

FIREING: : : : : : : :

IN PERIL: 0 : 7 : 7 : 10 : : :

SPREAD DIV.: 1 R : 1 L : 3 R : 3 L : : :

SEA: : : : : : : :

CONTENTS: Zero : Zero : Zero : Zero : : :

GUNNEL: : : : : : : :

A. PRIVACY: :

— page 151 —
U.S.S. HAKESSS256
FIFTH WAR PATROL

(c) WEATHER:
The weather in the southern Philippines while mild was generally overcast and frequent rain was encountered. This was to be expected and was in general agreement with pilots for this time of year.

Visibility was fair except in the mornings which were generally hazy in vicinity of Davao Gulf.

(d) TIDAL INFORMATION:
In Davao Gulf the tides were strong and variable in the vicinity of Cape San Agustin and along both shores. Efforts to predict these currents proved futile. Sets as high as 2½ knots were frequently encountered.

In other areas currents were in general agreement with charts and pilots.

(e) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS:
No aids were observed to be in operation.

Cape San Agustin lighthouse has not been changed.

(f) SURFACE CONTACTS:
On separate sheet.

(g) AIR CONTACTS:
On separate sheet.

(h) ATTACK DATA:
Attacks were made on a DD of 2-CD 2DD force, an XAV, ODD, AK, and an AP. See enclosed forms for details.

(i) MINES:
No mining activity or evidence noted.

(j) ANTI SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS:
Anti 3/4 measures followed the usual pattern except that they were more intense than previously encountered. The single ship and two ship convoys had three to four escorts with close air cover. Air and surface sweeps usually proceeded convoys arriving or departing Davao Gulf. An almost constant air and surface patrol is maintained over the Gulf.

— page 152 —
1. Hydraulic Plant. Repacking of plunger, oil side, was necessary due noisy operation.
2. QB Sound Head. Noisy in trim. Will require overhaul in dock.
3. QC-JK Sound Head. Noisy training motor. Crushed drift stop ball bearing rollers at deep depth under depth charge attack. Replaced with solid rollers.
4. JP Sound Head. Lossened. Repaired at Exmouth.
5. Pitometer Log. Performed erratically. Required complete overhaul and replacement of platinum foil unit, rotary seal on pump bearings, gland seal on bellows, end repair of broken contact arm.
6. Muffler. Muffler for # 1 M.E. has blown baffles.

Damage:
No damage other than several pushed in cables, and leaky cable stuffing boxes.

(37) ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 153 —
1. RADIO:
   - Radio reception was not up to par on this patrol. Excessive interference, both static and C.W., was encountered on 4370 kcs as well as a noticeably reduced signal strength compared to previous patrols. The same conditions obtained on this use of 4235 kcs for ship to shore transmissions. 9250 was the most reliable frequency giving an average signal strength of three to four. On several occasions interference from C.W. made it necessary to shift to VH1 schedules. VHM was received quite well. During the period from 1200 Z, 3 July to 0200 Z, 4 July. The keying characteristics from VIXO were very poor, possibly due to poor tape. No VIXO serials were missed.

The most successful ship to shore frequency was 8470 kcs. Three transmissions were relayed through VHM. There was no opportunity to use the 4145 series. The new submarine to shore frequencies.

(m) RADAR:
   "SJ4A" radar performance was good. Consistent land contacts at 50-60 miles were made. Ship contacts were usually made at 15-22000 yards. Small sailing craft were picked up between 5 and 11000 yards. Night flying aircraft were detected on one occasion giving intermittent ranges and bearings. Replacement of the pulser box was necessary due to oil leakage. The spare is also showing slight indications of leaking. No unusual failures occurred. The magnetron, on completion of this patrol, will have seen about 1800 hours of service and is still in good condition.

"SD" radar functioned very well. Since raising the frequency from (112 to about 118 mc), continual adjustment is necessary as this seems to be a rather critical point. Aircraft at high altitudes were picked up from 20-25 miles, low flying aircraft about 4-10 miles. Land on high peaks contacts were consistently made at 35-40 miles.

"SN42" radar detector picked up several known Jap radar station in the Celebes off Kendari and the Islands east of Timor.

(n) SOUND:
   Gear performed excellently.

Sound conditions were erratic due turbulent water and density layers, however pinging was detected at distances estimated at up to 16 miles on three occasions. The "JP" proved very valuable in picking up screws and was much more sensitive than the supersonic gear.

(38) ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 154 —
U.S.S. HAKE(SS256)
PIPH TAR PATROL

(o) DENSITY LAYERS:
Density layers were variable as to depth, magnitude, and form in Davao Gulf area. Due probably to tidal currents, the card would change radically in the space of an hour. Layers were always present.

"BT" cards are being forwarded as instructed.

(p) HEALTH FOOD AND HABITABILITY:
Health in general was excellent. Due to almost daily evasive action and/or attacks necessitating silent running with loss of air conditioning during two weeks of Davao, prickly heat and debility was general. The boat was hot. The one day lay-over in Darwin flying opportunities for swimming and ball games did wonders.

Food was excellent and varied. The cooks deserve special credit.

Habitability was good except for the period of submerged operation off Davao, when it was poor due frequent running with air conditioning secured. Some meat was lost due shut down of refrigerating plant for silent running.

(q) PERSONNEL:
(a) No. of men on board during patrol. 69
(b) No. of men on board qualified at start. 52
(c) No. of men on board qualified at end. 67
(d) No. of unqualified men making their first patrol. 2
(e) No. of men advanced in rating during patrol. 25

Training and education progressed as planned and at scheduled periods. Officers and leading PO's supervised, heads of departments were responsible for their personnel.

Morale and performance was excellent without exception; new men fitted in very well.

(r) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED:
| Endline miles | Gas Fuel |
|||
| 4216           | 35580    |
| 2431           | 16746    |
| 1391           | 13616    |
| 764            | 8877     |
| 1297           | 10939    |
| 2394           | 26466    |

Total 12475 Total 114224

(39) ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 155 —
U.S.S. HAKE (SS256)
FIFTH WAR PATROL

(s) DURATION:
Days enroute to area.
Days in area(Davao) 15 #
Days enroute to and from Darwin to area. 14
Days in area (Kendar). 8
Days enroute from area to Fremantle. 6
Days submerged. 7
Days north of Barrier. 18 **
Total days on patrol. 31
50

One day spent in Darwin.
*Includes one day spent in Gulf of Joni and approaches to Tioro.
Strait.
**Includes one day enroute in Ombei Straits.

(t) PACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING:
Patrol off Davao terminated by expenditure of all torpedoes.
Loaded 16 MK XIV's and XVIII's at Darwin.

Torpedoes forward  |  Lub Oil  |  Provisions  |  Personnel
---|---|---|---
16  |  3505  |  20 days  |  21 days

Orders terminated patrol.

(u) MK XVIII TORPEDOES:
This is the first patrol on which this ship has carried MKXVIII torpedoes, carrying 4 in the after room. Routines as outlined were closely followed and every effort was made to keep the torpedoes in perfect condition. Each torpedo was given a refresher charge every 6-8 days regardless of drop in specific gravity which was kept well within prescribed limits.

Average battery temperature: 5.0°F for charge was 65°, after charge 100°. Average drop in specific gravity between charges'17 points. R-fresher charges averaged 5 hours, starting at 6 am rate and finishing at 3 am rate. All charging done while on the surface, No trub: with hydrogen circuits or hydrogen was experienced. After each group of readings, top of pilot cells were carefully wiped off with dry cloth. This seemed to pay dividends as no battery grounds were experienced. Used recommended impulse pressure and poppet intervals and apparently experienced no impulse bubbles. Torpedoes were aboard for 23 days and no watering was necessary in spite of high room temperatures.

(40) ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 156 —
1. U.S.S. HAKE(SS256)
2. FIFTH WAR PATROL
3. MK. XVIII TORPEDOES:(CONT'D)
4. ADVANTAGE OF WAKELESS FEATURE was conclusively proven. Fired all four MK XVIII's at DD at range of 850 yards and though unfortunately, all four missed, (going under target) the DD did not even know he had been fired at until end of run explosions. Went deep and ran silent and received no depth charges though there was also another DD close by. Sound tracked torpedoes streight and normal and apparently under target. About 8 minutes heard a fairly evenly placed distant explosions. These were thought to have been end of run explosions, checking for about a 6500 yard torpedo run. Torpedoes had been given refresher charge 2 and 3 days before firing.

In spite of the lack of hits, not considered the fault of the MK XVIII torpedo, the Commanding Officer is pleased with the performance of the MK XVIII's carried this patrol.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Hydrogen burner leads should be 2-3 feet longer as leads from lower tubes would not reach junction box.
2. Charging socket extension holder is to long to allow insertion of plug. Should only be 6-10 inches long.
3. Pilot cells of two torpedoes did not have painted white markings.
4. Present ammeters and voltmeters are not calibrated fine enough to allow the accurate readings necessary.
5. Individual ammeters and rheostats should be installed for each charging lead on charging panel to insure proper amperage being drawn by each torpedo when charging in pairs.
6. If charging hand hole plate could be placed on alternate sides of torpedoes it would facilitate charging torpedoes while in racks.

— page 157 —
1. MATERIAL PERFORMANCE ON THIS PATROL WAS EXCELLENT THROUGHOUT; NO MAJOR CASUALTIES OCCURRED.
2. The new oil control rings have resulted in marked improvement in the lubricating oil consumption and in the reduction of smoke from the main engines. Smoke, while not entirely eliminated, no longer constitutes a military hazard if the engines are handled with care. On the last patrol, the overall lubricating oil consumption was 18 gal. of fuel per gal. of lub. oil, and went as high as 12 gal. fuel per gal. lub. oil. On this patrol lub oil consumption fell from a high of 40 gal. of fuel per gal. of lub. oil, with new rings, to better than 56 gal. fuel per gal. of lub. oil after the rings wore in. This is an improvement of better than 300% and lub. oil capacity is no longer critical. Engines are cleaner and there is no evidence of increased wear.

Dry docking after each patrol again paid dividends in the form of lower fuel consumption and better speed performance.

Armaments for quick conversion of No. 4 F.O. Ballast tank from fuel to a ballast tank is desirable. The blank flanges in the 10# blow line could be replaced with stop valves with little or no sacrifice to security from oil slicks.

"SDI" radar was again used through the patrol during day-light with no evidence that the Ja. SDPd it or detected it. It was also used on several occasions at night during periods of full moon. The usefulness of this instrument was fully demonstrated in several occasions.

(42) ENCLOSURE (A)

— page 158 —
8 02168
Serial 0127
Confidential
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. HAKE - Report
of Fifth War Patrol.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron TELVE.
To: The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
(2) The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKE (SS256) - Report of Fifth War Patrol.

1. The fifth war patrol of the U.S.S. HAKE was of 50 days duration. After expending twenty-four torpedoes in five attacks while patrolling in the Davao Gulf Area, HAKE proceeded to Darwin to take on sixteen torpedoes and then conducted a short patrol in the Kondari, Celsco Area. The entire patrol was skillfully and aggressively conducted.

2. Despite strong air and surface anti-submarine patrols in the Davao Area, HAKE pressed home torpedo attacks, four of which were successful.

Attack No. 1: This attempt to close a formation of 2 cruisers escorted by 2 destroyers on a clear night with a full moon, HAKE was detected. The cruisers turned away and one destroyer returned to attack HAKE. HAKE in a night periscope attack fired four torpedoes at this ASHIHO class DD and stopped her with two hits. Fifteen minutes later with the DD still in effect HAKE hit her and smashed with another torpedo, sinking her in four minutes.

Attack No. 2: Four torpedoes were fired from excellent firing position at a range of 750 yards in a early morning, periscope attack at the leading ship of a formation of 2 DD's. All torpedoes missed, possibly under-running. Depth setting used was six foot but the commanding officer now believes targets were light draft ODD's of the MONO class.

Attack No. 3: Six torpedoes were fired from 4,000 yards in a deep periscope attack on a large ZAV escorted by 3 DD's and 2 planes. HAKE was forced deep by the escorts and subject to heavy depth charging. Two times hits were scored.

-1-

— page 159 —
5-12/16-3/TB5-121 SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWELVE
Serial 0127
CONFIDENTIAL
FIRST ENCOUNTER to
U.S.S. HAKE - Report
of Fifth War Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKE (SS256) - Report of Fifth War Patrol.

Attach No. 4: Three torpedoes hit your mark on a large AK escorted by 2 DM's and a small gun boat in a well conducted day periscope attack. Results were not obscured due to manoeuvres of the escorts and subsequent depth charging.

Attach No. 5: Four torpedoes were fired on the leading ship of a convoy consisting of 2 AP's escorted by a CHIDORI and 2 other escorts. Two timed hits were heard before depth charging began and breaking up noises were plainly audible.

3. The HAKE returned from fifth war patrol in excellent material condition and will be refitted by the U.S.S. ORION and Submarine Division 161 during a normal refit period. Proliferation in to upkeep and maintenance while on patrol.

4. The state of health and morale of the crew is excellent.

5. The Squadron Commander takes pleasure in congratulating the Commanding Officer, Officers and Crew of the HAKE on the successful completion of an arduous patrol and on the important damage inflicted on the enemy.

— page 160 —
8 02168
Serial: 0753
July 28, 1944.
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAEK Conf. Ltr. A16-3
Serial 0139 dated 11 July, 1944.
Report of FIFTH War Patrol.

From: The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
To: The Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: The Commander, SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. HAEK (SS256) - Report of FIFTH War Patrol - Comment on.

1. The Fifth patrol of the U.S.S. HAEK consisted of an offensive reconnaissance patrol in the DAVAO GULF Area followed by a short patrol off KENDARI after a reload at DARWIN.

2. Although operating against heavy surface and air opposition in the vicinity of an important enemy base HAEK again demonstrated unflinching determination to carry the fight to the enemy at every opportunity. The success achieved during fourteen grueling days in DAVAO GULF was the result of intelligent planning and skillful execution by a courageous commanding officer, supported by brave and well trained personnel. All hands deserve great credit for the heavy damage inflicted and for the admirable fortitude displayed on this outstanding patrol.

3. It is noted that rising the frequency of the SD radar did not decrease the efficiency appreciably, and that there were no indications that it was DF'led or detected, although it was always used during daylight, and when necessary during bright moonlight.

4. It is encouraging to learn that the new oil control rings were so effective in reducing both the smoke hazard and the lubricating oil consumption of the GMC main engines.

5. The advantage of the wake loss run of the Mark XVIII torpedo is evident in that no counterattack developed after an unsuccessful attack on the locking ship of a formation of two DDs (Attack No. 2).

6. This patrol is designated "successful" for purpose of award of the Submarine Combat Insignia.

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FE24-71/16-3
Serial_0753
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-J-L
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS Hake Conf. Ltr. A16-3
Serial 0139 dated 11 July, 1944
Report of FIFTH War Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. Hake (SS256) - Report of FIFTH War Patrol - Comment on.

7. The Force Commander congratulates the Commanding Officer, Officers, and Crew of the Hake on their courageous execution of a difficult and trying reconnaissance patrol and on their continued success in inflicting the following damage on the enemy:

SUNK

1 - DD (ASASHIO Class - EU) - - - 1,500 tons (Attack No.1).
1 - AK (AUZAN MARU Class - EU) - - 5,500 tons (Attack No.4).
1 - AP (MEDIUM - EU) - - - 7,500 tons (Attack No.5).
1 - MIS - - - 10 tons
Total 14,510 tons

DAMAGED

1 - XAV (EU) - - - 10,000 tons (Attack No.3)
Grand Total 24,510 tons

P. F. STRAUB, JR., Flag Secretary.
R. W. CHRISTIE.

DISTRIBUTION:
Cominch (3) Direct (CTF-71) (4)
Vice Opnav (2) Direct (CTF-72) (2)
Vice Opnav Op-23c (1) CSS-12 (1)
ComlastFit (1) CSS-16 (1)
Com2ndFit (1) DivComRons-12 (1)
Com3rdFit (1) DivComRons-16 (1)
Com7thFit (2) S/M School N.I., Conn. (2)
ComSubs1stFit (4) #Each S/M W.A. (1)
#NOT TO BE TAKEN TO SEA - BURN

COMMANDER
5 AUGUST
- 2 -

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8 02168
UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

Al6-3(P-3/roj)
Serial: 0 2 2 0 4

THIRD ENDORSEMENT TO
USS HAKE conr. 1tr. Al6-3
Serial 0139 of 11 July 1944
Report of Fifth War Patrol.

From: Commander Seventh Fleet.
To: Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKE (SS325) - Report of Fifth War Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

2. The Commanding Officer, Officers, and Men of the U.S.S. HAKE are congratulated for having conducted a successful war patrol during which 13,010 tons of enemy shipping and a destroyer of the ASASHIO class were sunk.

Jim
H. W. GRAY
Chief of Staff.

Copy to:
ComSubdr7th
ComSubdr12
CO USS HAKE

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9/1337

SS256/A16
Serial 0140

U.S.C. H.A.R. (SS256)
Care Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
25 September 1944.

From: Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: Office of the Chief.

Subject: U.S.S. H.A.R. (SS256), Report of War Patrol Number 311.

Inclosure: (A) Subject Report.

1. Enclosure (A) covering the Sixth War Patrol of this vessel conducted in the Annilla area during the period from August 5, 1944 to September 25, 1944, is forwarded herewith.

F.R. HAYLER

DECLASSIFIED

10 02355

DECLASSIFIED

91337

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U.S.S. HAKEL (SS256)
SIXTH WAR PATROL

August 8, 1944:
0005- Target on "SJ" radar 10,000 yards bearing 343° T. Closed target to 5000 yards and made out submarine. Exchanged recognition signals but not calls.
1000- Continued training and approaches on Harder.
2130- Parted company with Harder and resumed course for Darwin.

August 9, 1944:
Continued training diver and control problems.

August 10, 1944:
1226- Slipped American submarine bearing 334° T., distances 10 miles on southerly course. During afternoon made one dive with vents in hand operation for training.
2341- Pip on "SJ" radar at 1200 yards. Had him right in the path of the rising moon and could see nothing but turned away anyway to open range. Bearing drew rapidly to right and fired out at 2200 yards. Decided pip was caused by atmosphere and resumed base course.
2355- Cleared our serial one to CTG 71.1.

August 11-12, 1944:
Continued training enroute Darwin.
1512/12-Sent our serial two to CTG 71.1.

August 13, 1944:
0725- Contacted escort HMAS MLE80.
0940- Commander X.M. Smith, USNR, CONSB Darwin, Lt. Comdr D. Zyer USNR, C.O. U.S.S. COUCAL and a RANVR pilot came aboard at net.
1021- Moored port side to U.S.S. COUCAL.
1602- Underway from Coucal after receiving the following: 1863 gallons fuel oil, 1000 gallons symbol, 9370 lub oil, 635 lbs fresh provisions and 1000 gallons fresh water. Coucal also performed minor welding and repairs to the slits laundry. All hands desire to express appreciation for the quiet efficient and cooperative manner in which Hake was fueled and provisioned while at sea. "Hitt, L.A. 393 62 75, pjv. V-6, USNR was transferred to Coucal for treatment, diagnostic appendicibus, acute and Martin, H.° 553 79 4C, Flo, V-6, USNR came aboard as replacement.

(2) ENCLOSURE (A)

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U.S.S. HAIKE(S25C)
SIXTH WAR PATROL

August 16, 1944.
0155- Radar interference on "SJ" bearing north. This interference drew down on port side and was finally lost on port quarter.

0421- Sighted small Banca bearings 100° T., distance 1 mile away.

0500- Sighted land bearings 0620 T., distance 50 miles - Boeroe Island.

0514- Submerged for patrol at western end of Island. Will make the run into Moluika sea tonight.

1730- Surface.

1345- "SJ" radar out of commission. Intercepted voice transmission from Harder and Haddo. Harder is now 450 miles east of us. Strength 4. Modulation fair.

August 17, 1944.
0030- "SJ" radar back in commission.

0216- Landfall on Soela Island, 33,000 yards by radar.

0300- Completed transifof strat. Set course for Moluika Passage.

0510- Trim dive.

0649- Surface.

1124- Sighted "Sally" type bomber on starboard beam, distance 7 miles. Went to 150 feet. (AC # 3). Plane was on opposite parallel course when sighted and turned toward while we were clearing. Hr. [H] craft have been detected by "SJ" radar so far.

1325- Surface - all clear.

2342- Commenced running passage between Celebes and Blaro Island.

August 18, 1944.
0100- Completed passage of strat.

0215- Pip on "SJ" radar 6300 yards bearing 200° relative and closing fast. (AC # 4). Hr. the time the word reached the OOD the range was 3000 yards. OOD put rudder hard left and pulled the pluetz before the diving alarm went, we heard three snare detonations sounding like 20 mm'fire. Immediately afterward plane dropped a flare lighting up the surrounding countryside. Plane passed close aboard over fan-tail. As "SJ" radar went under we had another pip aft at 4000 yards, suggesting another plane. Went to 200 feet - no further action or detonations. Hr. guess is we were picked up by shore based radar while running the passage and the planes were sent out for a look. There was no evidence of radar equipment on planes - they probably saw our wake which was quite prominent. The first one made his run from the port quarter and dropped a flare for the second to come in.

(4) ENCLOSURE (A)

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0329-  Surface all alarm. Called this one our morning trip dive.
: 0560-  Slighted small killer-kilt bearing 100 T., distance
: 6 miles, evo/aced. (SC 1).

August 10, 1944.
0445-  Target or "SJ" radar bearing 200 T., 16,000 yards. Started tracking and solved for a speed of zero.
0597-  Sighted two islands to southwest of Situtu. One target had been Sibutu Light.
0513-  Made quick dive for a report of Sibutu Passage.
1910-  Surfaceed in atoll-annual between Situtu Hill and Tawitawi. During the day we could not make out a lookout tower or radar station on Situtu Hill and at night there was a steady white light in that location. From the anchorage at Tawitawi we made out what appeared to be yard-arm blinker lights. A small sailboat ran one sampan over eight miles of transist. They are not counted as ship contacts.

2005-  Cleared passage.

August 20, 1944.
0828-  Dawn trip dive.
0607-  Surfaceed.
1030-  Target on "SJ" range or miles, moving into 4. "sent to 200 feet. Plane was not sighted. (SC 5).

1135-  Surfaceed - all clear.
1691-  Target on "SJ" range 1.5 miles. (AC # 6). "sent to 150 feet. Again plane was not sighted but apparently "SJ" has finally gone to work.

1719-  Surfaceed - all clear.

August 21, 1944.
0216-  Several sudden rips on "SJ" radar. Range always about 2500 to 3000 yards. The sea surface was covered with a thin layer of smoke. Nothing was observed in the area. The ship appeared to be about 2500 yards.

0520-  Sighted Cura Iago during transit.
0525-  Dawn trip dive.
0640-  Surfaceed - all clear.
0654-  Sighted "Navis" flying boat on port bow, distance 6 miles. (AC 7). "sent to 100 feet. Since we are in Cuyo East Pass with Penay about 25 miles away, decided to remain submerged until afternoon. Expected to affect rendezvous tomorrow night. (22 August).

(5) ENCLOSURE (A)

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2320- Opened out for mutual "S.S." check.

August 24, 1944.
0453- Dore for submerged patrol of area about 4 miles off Hermanus Harbor, South Africa.
0532- Plunging on 1/2" T., 180 possible surface on that bearing.
0534- Cans to 180° T.
0534- Sighted tops of two submarine boats, 183° T and 173° T.
0534- Went to 45-12N. Station 2 abreast.
0534- Treated low resounding, three stack cruiser with DD escort, each with 30" guns; 91-1 on the DD out ahead on starboard bow of cruiser. Speed about at 14 knots.
0534- Course 083° T. Cans to 1/2 close track.
0534- Target at 1/2-12N. Course 620 yards, apparently to enter Dacei Bay while escort, but 2 small three stack was drifting, not on course 2-12N. Target was 1/2-12N. 1/2

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0355 to Screws Faded out and only Paint plating retained so planed up to periscope depth. All other on this surface but sighted a "Marvis" bearing 0900 T., range 3 miles. Went to 120 feet (AC # 9)
: 1030- Secured from silent running. Sighted mast bearing 1650 T. - went to Battle Stations and commenced approach. Mast turned out to be a bamboo pole lashed to a glass buoy. On a more careful sweep we sighted 7 of these poles in an area about 2 mile radius.
: 1349- Secured from Jattle Stations. Surfaced for surface patrol.

August 25, 1944.
: 0509- Dived for submerged patrol. Sighted plane bearing 0290 T., distance 6 miles. Nell. (AC # 10).
: 1713- One distant explosion. Surfaced.
: 1906- Surfaced.

August 26, 1944.
: 0517- Made quick dive for submeagged patrol north of DASOL BAY. Sighted what appeared to be a man's bearing 1540 T. Change course to investigate. Mass proved to be a vertically floating stick about 10 feet long.
: 1295- Sighted Hap type plane bearing 1940 T., range 2 miles. (AC # 11).
: 1620- One distant explosion. Surfaced.
: 1928- Sighted white flashing light bearing 1400 T. Closed to investigate and discovered a float light. Possibilities of a trap, recommended pulling clear, so at
: 1955- Come to 1700 T.
: 2000- Sighted another white light bearing 1600 T. Closed to 3600 yards when radar picked up a pip on that bearing. We were now in the middle of an electrical storm and could see nothing but the light. At a range of 1800 yards a bright flash of lightning revealed a small native Banca or fishing boat with the light atop his mast. Avoided.

August 27, 1944.
: 0442- Sighted white light bearing 2900 T. Coached radar on and got a range of 4400. Something is wrong with our "SJ". Made out small sampan. Avoided.

(8) ENCLOSURE (A)

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August 28, 1944.
Surface patrol west of DASOL BAY.
Sighted white light on beach bearing 088° T.

(9) ENCLOSURE (A)

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0454- Sighted escort vessel bearing 1000 T., distance estimated 4000 yards. (SC # 5). No radar contact. Turned away and at
: 0500- Made quick dive.
: 0520- Pinging and screws on 0720 T but could see nothing due to rain squalls. Assumed from presences of escort that ships are still in harbor.
: 0525- Screws faded out on 0720 T. Came to 0900 to close beach. Spent remainder of day off harbor entrance but could see nothing inside.
: 1858- Surfaced with the feeling that we had been taken in.
: 2121 to Converted # 4 P.S.T. to M.S.T. We had been taken in.
: 2240

August 29, 1944.
: 0506- Made damn dive for submerged patrol off CAPE BOLTNAO.
: 0545- Sighted mast close to beach bearing 1100 T drawing south. Commenced closing. (SC # 6).
: 0625- Sighted twin engines bomb on 1500 T. (AC # 16).
: 0825- Secured chase. Closest to 0900 yards.
: 1910- Surfaced.

August 30, 1944.
: 0450- Dawn dive off Herman Island.
: 0821 to "Matched 4 small trawlers (SC # 7) stand out of DASOL Bay heading north. Sighted one flat plane bearing 0000 T. (AC # 17).
: 1115- Put Master Gyro Compass out of commission to change bearings. Punning on auxiliary gyro.
: 1206- Sighted smoke and "Sally" type bomber bearings 020 T.
: 1251- (AC # 18). Came to 0400 T to close track on beach.
: 1311- C/C to 0900 T.
: 1314- Sighted "Hell" type bomber patrolling over smoke. (AC # 19)
: 1314- Sighted mast bearing 0650 T. (AC # 20)
: 1314- Stations and commenced approach which consisted mainly of running at standard speed and closing track at a flat angle on course 1500 T. Target was a medium mast funnel mast AK on course 1940 T., buzzing the beacon. Speed was checkin 7 knots.
: 1330- Made ready bow tubes.
: 1348- Came to 1350 T for approximately 1100 starboard track and took a final check bearing. This look showed a small escort just ahead on starboard bow, overlapping. Escort was trawler or killer boat and was not pinging.

(10) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1555- Started shooting forward with torpedo run 2300 yards and 250' left gyro angles. Divergent spread. Attack # 1. 1357- Started right to 2700 T. Lost depth control during firing and had to flood again to vent the air. No time to get a clear picture of range. Naviational ranges from DHA positions were used. Target was obscured a greater part of the time by rain squalls. A greater range than that used would cause torpedoes to miss. A better approach. Aircrew would have to wait before firing when target apparently was obscured. Corrected bearing in TDC by periscope. 1358- One bomb cr. copta carrier not close. 1400 to six more depth charges. 1418 No crew or firing. crew heard so assumed aircrew dropped from planes. 1436- Secured from silos. running. 1410- Surfaced - all clear. 2340- Sent our serial 3 to OTG 71.1 and harder.

August 31, 1944.
0458- Submerged for patrol north of IJA. 0502- Master Gyro back in con- mission. 0653- Sighted two aircraft (full and one float) an smoke bearing 0200 T (AC # 20). Commander approached. 0840- Sighted small two massed four zilliant to swtobak "aru. Page 121 OTG 50E-7. (30 J). "went to battle Station. 0924- Closest range 6000. Scoured from aettle Station. 1915- Surfaced. Sent course 2700 T. 2000- C/C to 2300 T.

September 1, 1944.
1156- Surface patrol in area. 1250- Surfaced. Continuing surface patrol. 1600- Put Master Gyro out of con- mission again to increase vacuum. 2200- Master Gyro back in con- mission.

September 2, 1944.
0156- Surface patrol in area. Radar contact bearing 2400 T., 1E, 700 yards. Stationed control party and started tracking. (30 W 10).

(11) ENCLOSURE (A)

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0150- PPI screen showing five large plps and one small one. Tar- and 070° at 10 knots. Weather is raging between 010° ed and there is a good squall to the southeast. Descend to attack from the starboard flank. Can now see leading es- cort out ahead of target group, range 8200 yards. Range to target group 15,000. 0223- Changed course to 260° and started in. Went to Juttle Sta- tions and made ready all tubes. Starboard flank escort is at 350° relative, targets are dead ahead-fur large AKs in column - and leading escort is at 030° relative. In- tend to pass under stern of starboard escort and come in for a 120° starboard track. 0236- With range to target 840° moon coming out again, nearest escort 5700 and leading escort 7200, was challenged by the latterwith "K". Came left with full rudder and increased speed to flank. Put him stern on 150°. This escort turn- ed on a red truck if it is did two others in formation. 0245- Targets all turned away to northwest. 0240- Leading escort opened fire with deck gun - two salvos. We are now slowly opening range from 7000 to 7300 yards. 0250- Several more salvos, two of which we heard pass over and one splash was observed 200 yards on our starboard quarter. Now making 20.4 knots. 0311- Three distant depth charges. 0321- Slowed to standard speed thinking we had lost him. No radar contact now, but suddenly we appeared out of a squall, st- ill shooting. 0332-to-riv more salvos, one of which flowed overhead. No splash- 0327- es observed. 0345- Lost target, started end around for day submerged attack. Made quick dive. Came to 050° to close targets predic- ted track. 0415- Smoke and mast on horizon bearing 198° T. This is our gun- fighter from a couple of hours ago. 0630- "pp" reports heavy screws on 230 relative. Took a look and saw nothing but two "Nell" type bombers. (AC # 22). 0640- Sighted smoke bearing 271° T. 0655- Came to 270° T and commenced approach. 0726- Came to 300° T and went to Battle Stations. 0734- Our first good look. Saw four large AKs in column on 065° T., and two escorts, one on either bow of leading target. Escorts were pinging on l' kcs. Steard a third pinger and assumed him on far curte. Made ready all tubes. A float plane has joined the bombers in air group.

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0741- Another look - no sight. Came to 3300 for a 90 track. Got a poor run - 500 yards.
0747- Up periscope. No zil. but the surface seems on 2000. Plan to find these torpedoes each at the chart and fourth turn.
0749- Get periscopes. Men. sight toward. small starboard on. continuing to walk. Some right to 055 for a stern shot.
0753- Came up for a look and had one star on. looking for 240 relative to 00 feet again at 3/4. range 500 yards. "and to 00

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U.S.S. HA E(S5266)
SIXTH WAR A TROL

September 5, 1944.
Patrolling off Cape Bolinno.
"SSU" radar contact 10 mi. J. Bright moonlight.
"SSU" picked up plane at 6 miles. Dove. (AC # 25).
Sighted small natives sailboat close inshore.
Sighted two more sailboats close inshore.
Surfaced.

September 6, 1944.
Patrolling off Cape Bolinno.
"SSU" radar contact 11 miles. (AC # 26).
Plane slowly closed. "made quick dive.
Sighted unidentified bomber bearing 0590 T., distance 7 miles. (AC # 27).
Sounded reports pinning on 0200 T.
Sighted smoke bearing 0530 T. Changed course toward.
First of five depth charges.
Screws on 0170 T.
Sighted masts bearing 3510 T. (SC # 11). Commenced approach
Convoy consisted of 4 medium AKS, at least two pinging escorts and one aircraft.
One distant depth charge.
Eight more distant depth charges. Sounds like another alerted convoy. Target group was on one course 170 and zigzagging radically. Speed checking 8 knots. "We could have gone one escort at this time - a DD pinning on 17 kcs.
Four more depth charges, probably dropped by a flank or trailing escort.
One depth charge. In position for a stern shot on two rear targets.
Target group zigged toward giving us a zero angle at a range of 3100 yards. One look at the escort, an Assahio type DD and he was giving us a 6" port angle at a range of 1500 yards. It was a good set - up for a down the throat of the DD so at
Commenced firing tubes # 7, 8 and 9 with small gyros and a degree off - set spread. Southernmost AK just coming in to field astern of DD. (Attack # 2).
Started deep and rigged for depth charge.
One explosion - a timed hit for late torpedo.

1049/45 One explosion - a timed hit for late torpedo.

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1827- Sighted Haddo on horizon bearings 003° T. Closed for confer-
ence. Decided to conduct netting search curve to northward
from Haddo.

September 11, 1944.
Surface patrol west of Macclesfield Bank in company with
Haddo.
Made quick dive for trim.
Surfaced.
Closings Haddo for conference. It was decided to lie to at
about 8000 yards across shipping lane until 2500 and then
proceed back to new area. Utilized this period for radar
check and tuning.
Set course 0940 T for area's proceeding thor at standard
speed 15 knots.

September 1st, 1944.
Surface patrol with Haddo enroute area.
Made quick dive for trim.
Surfaced.
Slithered bomber coming in on our port bow, range four miles,
bearing 067° T. Made quick dive to 120 feet. (AC # 33).
Surfaced - all clear. Hadno no longer in sight.
Radar contact 9000 yards, bearings 005° T. Identified Haddo.

September 13, 1944.
Surface patrol area Baker. In heavy rain, visibility about
800 yards. Had several atmospheric plps at ranges of 1500
to 2500 yards.
Made quick dive for submerged patrol on course 060° T.
Surfaced.
Stopped lying to waiting for Haddo to come alongside.
Hadno alongside for conference. Made plans for covering
entrance to Manila Bay tomorrow. Haddo to patrol Verde
Island Passage. Hake to take station six miles north Cabra
Light, and Islander to patrol off entrance.

2245- Enroute new station - proceeding independently.

September 14, 1944.
Radar landfall 65,000 yards on Lubang Island.
Made quick dive on station north Lubang Island.
Slithered "Emily" bomber, 6 miles bearing 150° T. (AC # 34).
Slithered small unidentified aircraft circling over Lubang
Island. (AC # 35).

(1e) ENCLOSURE (A)

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8  : 9  : 10  : 11  : 12  : 13  : 14
Date: Aug 23, 1944, 12:00:00
Time (zone) (H) : 1203 : 1025 : 1055 : 1005 : 0745 : 0938 : 131
Posit Lat. : 15° 15' 15" N
Posit Lon. : 18° 15' 12" W
Speed : 0.2 : 0.2 : 0.2 : 0.2 : 0.2 : 0.2 : 0.2
Course : 000 : 270 : 000 : 000 : 000 : 000 : 000
Trim : 65 : 65 : 65 : 65 : 65 : 65 : 65
Last SD search : --- : --- : --- : --- : --- : --- : --- : ---
Minutes since : --- : --- : --- : --- : --- : --- : ---
Number : 1 :

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15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 2
Date: 27 Aug. 29 Aug. 30 Aug. 30 Aug. 31 Aug. 31 Aug. 31.5
Time: 1252 : 0625 : 0040 : 1200 : 1011 : 0555 : 1
Posit Lat. : 15-36N 16-20N 15-35N 15-50N 16-00N 15-10N 11-0
Posit Long : 119-42E 119-42S 119-41E 119-40E 119-40E 119-30E 119-30E
Speed : 2 : 2 : 2 : 2 : 3 : 2 : 2 : 2 : 1.5
Course : 000 : 180 : 035 : 000 : 000 : 000 : 065 : 0
Trin : 65 : 60 : 65 :

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U.S.S. HATE
:  TORPEDO LT. CL. NO. 2 PATROL NO. 6
:  Time 1048(H)  Date 6 September 1944  Lat. 16-19°H  Long 119-44°E

Target Data -- Damage Inflicted

Description: Convoy consisting of four medium AAs with at least three escorts, one of which was LASHIO, a DD, and an air screen of two planes, both bombers. Contact was made by picking up escorts pinning on sound gear and sighting aircraft screen. Escorts were dropping dept charges seemingly at random, for one hour and a half before the attack.

Ship(s) Sunk: None.

Ship(s) Damaged or
:  probably Sunk:  Cne .SASHIO DD (SU); 1500 tons.

Damage Determined by:  One timed torpedo hit followed by two heavy explosions; pinging and screws stopped immediately.

Target Draft 91-9"  Course 106° T Speed 92 kts  Range 1500 (at firing)

CWN Ship Data

Speed 31kts  Course 096  Depth 65'  Angle 12° (at firing).

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type attack: Daylight submerged attack. Target detected by escorts pinging and indiscriminate depth charging. Lencuvered into position for a 90° port track stern tube shot when target group zigged toward at this time leading escort was giving us a good chance for a shot at the throat since so fired three with a 4" spread range 160 yards for one hit. Close counter attack developed five minutes later by port flank escort.

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4. Gyro Setting Spindles: As a result of the two bombs receiving on September 2 while the boat had a 7°6° cone angle all six gyro settings spiraled, the ship was inoperative. Engaging and retracting by hand was impossible without using a wrench for leverage. The fire solenoid air on each tube separately to check retraction and all six reacted normally. Manual retraction and engaging remained stiff. All gyros followed end mated normally.

5. Laster Gyro Compass: On August 30, loss of vacuum and excessive noise and vibration were noticed in the Arma 1K VII 'od 3 gyro compass. Inspection revealed a burned out bearing in the case of the north gyro. Bearing was replaced, and the vacuum gauge tube was replaced and new gaskets fitted. On September 3 the same systems were noticed and this time the bearing in the case of the south gyro was burned out. This bearing was replaced with a used bearing from the cover side of the north gyro. All parts were cleaned with alcohol and reassembled. Vacuum was again lost on September 5. All joints were tightened on retractor case and vacuum pumped down. Latitude setting was increased to 55° and rotor speed changed to 6000 in accordance with instructions pamphlet. In all cases the auxiliary gyro was run once per month. Satisfactorily.

(1) RADIO:
Radio reception was average throughout the run while north of Barrier. No serials were issued after leaving Darwin. 9250 kcs was used for all reception at night and 1620 during daylight, both coming in with strong clear signal. During the period from 12 to 16 September poor keying characteristics were noted on VXG transmissions. On our first transmission (16 July 25 October) the first station raised was 25C who could not authenticate as requested. However he finally called 171. For us who in turn called VIXG, our next two messages were cleared through 171.

There was no noticeable enemy interference or deception on the Fox schedule or ship to shore transmission. The request for authorization in ship to shore call ups seems to eliminate the chances for deception.

Voice radio on 2880 kcs was used in the area and was excellent for local operations. At one time we heard Harder and radio talking at a range of 450 miles. Signal strength at this time was 4. Walkie Talkie was also used in the area with fair results.

(32) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1. This cruise to patrol area the bearing transmitter and drive shaft mechanism or the CDL installation developed a loud knock while I was training. By continual adjustment during the patrol the noise was kept to a minimum. The drive shaft was found to be tight. The modulation network required a red replacement just to excessively low voltage. The sub's current article high voltage, current and unstable operation. Loss of sensitivity was noted before reaching area and critical was reduced from spurs resulting in normal operation for a short period followed by the same system. Replacement of the LR tube system to solve the problem. It only one good crystal left it was decided to hold it until arrival in area. During this period poor performance resulted. The magnetron with 2,000 hours of operation showed signs of failing and was replaced. The installation of our last crystal resulted in marked improvement. It is now wire received from the radio during latter part of patrol. Noise features were our major headaches outside of normal tube and circuit failures.

Convoy contact held nicely for 15,000 - 20,000 yards, small escort vessels out to 3,000 yards, submarines out to 10,000 yards. Flight aircraft were detected at 12,000 yards on one occasion and the 10,000 foot peak on later. Island was noted at 15,000 yards.

The "GD" radar detected 45% of our plane contacts while surface at ranges of 4 to 14 miles. Oscillation tube or wire replacement on two occasions, best performance was obtained with a set was tuned to 11.3 mile rather than 11.8 mile. A uniform was relayed at intervals on the surface and during confluent periods at night without evidence of detection or D/Ting.

The "GT" radar detector placed up several miles stations in the islands east of Timor.

(2) SOUND GEAR AND SOUND COMPUTING:

CB Sound Gear: A land respins noise has again developed in the CB installation when the instrument is trained. For the past three patrols the situation has been the same, the noise developing after the past patrols or on being subjected to the operating. During the past patrols every enemy has been tried exactly actually pulling the shaft and checking the. Lignum Vitae bearings. It is urgently requested that this job be accepted. Since during the current patrol, the instrument is extremely valuable during and after a torpedo attack but cannot be used if its operation increases chances of detection by surface escorts.

(33) PROTOSURF (A)

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35-12N-125-45E
SURVEYING SQUADRON 1
SERIES 1 025
COMPARTMENT
FIRST HYDROGRAPHIC TO
U.S.S. HARD - REPORT
OF SIXTH PATROL.

Subject: U.S.S. HARD (SS256) - Report of Sixth Patrol.

Having been told from and stopped off during the patrol due to a leak which may require the pulling of two battery cells and cutting the side of the battery tank to make repairs. All six gyro-settling spirit-like solenoids forward will be strapped, but they should be removed when time and material are available. All other details will be corrected, including #2 turbo-bilator, the plaster crew depress, and the cause of reported failure of the latter. It is expected that raft can be accomplished in the normal period.

4. The calculations of the HARD on return from patrol are excellent and the morale of the crew was high.

5. The Squadron Commander and controllers the Corradini (officer, officers, and crew for the damage inflicted on the enemy and hopes that this comparison gained by the Corradini Officer on this patrol will result in an increased buy on the next patrol.

J.D. GIGGS.

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1/2a/pr
9 October 1944.

SECOND ENDORSEMENT:
USS HAIK 001, Ltr.
A16 Serial 0140 dated
25 September 1944.
Report of Sixth War
Patrol.

From: The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
To: The Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: The Commander, SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. HAIK (SS256) - Report of Sixth War Patrol - Comment on.

1. HAIK's Sixth War Patrol was conducted off the West Coast of LUZON in a coordinated Search and Attack Group with HARDER and HADDO, under the command of Commanding Officer HARDER. It was the First War Patrol for the new Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander F. E. HAYLER, USN., in command of a Fleet Type submarine.

2. HAIK made contact on four single ships and three medium sized convoys; two attacks were made. One attack was successful, resulting in the sinking of an ASASHIO type destroyer.

3. The increased use of DASOL BAY, on the West Coast of LUZON, as an overnight anchorage, is noted. Southbound convoys appear to enter the Bay between KAI MAN POINT and CULIBERA ISLAND. Northbound convoys enter between HERNANA MAYOR and HERNANA MENOR ISLAND. One convoy was observed to be anchored North of RAITON ISLAND.

4. The award of the Submarine Combat Insignia is authorized.

5. The Force Commander congratulates HAIK Commanding Officer, Officers, and Crew, on inflicting the following damage to the enemy:

SUNK

I 2ND (ASAHIO Class - EU) 1,500 Tons (Attack No. 2)
1847
R. W. CHRISTIE.
ORIGINAL COPY

21 001 1944
COMMANDER
SEVENTH FLEET

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10 0C:5
Al6-3(F-3-4/whr)
Serial 92687
CONFIDENTIAL
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to:
U.S.S. HAIKE (SS256) - Report of Sixth War Patrol.
Subject: U.S.S. HAIKE (SS256) - Report of Sixth War Patrol.
1. Forwarded.

J. H. LONG
By Direct:

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0 Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
25 September 1944.

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

From: Commanding Officer.
To: Commander SEVENTH FLEET, United States Pacific Fleet.

Subject: Action Reports - Sixth War Patrol.

Reference: Cincapa ltr. 2CL-44 of 1 January 1944.

Enclosure:
(A) Aircraft Attack on Submarine.
(B) Detection of Submarine by Anti-Submarine Surface Craft.
(C) Random Depth Charge Attack by Surface Craft.

1. Forwarded herewith.

W. E. HAYLER,
Lieut.-Commdr., U.S.Navy.

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23 OCT 1944
CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to:
CO, U.S.S. HAKE (SS256)
Conf. Ltr. of 25 September
1944.

From:
Commander Seventh Fleet.
To:
Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.

Subject:
Action Reports - Sixth War Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

J. H. LONG
By Direction

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35256/15
Serial 0149
SS. S. HARRIS (SS256)
From: Commanding Officer, U.S.S. HARRIS (SS256)
To: Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET
Commander Submarines Squadron TWELVE
Commander Submarines Squadron FOUR
Subject: U.S.S. HARRIS (SS256), Report of War Patrol
Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
1. Enclosure (A) covering the SWIMMER VAP Patrol of this vessel conducted in the Baltic area during the period from October 20, 1944 to December 16, 1944, is forwarded herewith.

DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, CPNAVINST 5510.10
BY OP-0044, DATE 5/3/42

DECLASSIFIED

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1944
October 20, 1944.
1300- Underway from alongside Griff's in accordance with CG 71.1 of Cdr 14-44 as part of a coordinated search and attack group consisting of GCI, LER, HARDHEAD and later under the command of Commander Griff. Crews are staying out to exercise area.
1540- Had quick dive for trim.
1600- Surprised.
1640- Had quick dive for submerged approach on target group.
1740- Surprised.
1800- Command opened out on target group in company with Crewler for night surface attack.
1916- Completed two night surface attacks.
23X- Set base course 325° at two engine speed heading for Exmouth Gulf in company with Crewler.
October 21, 1944.
0700- Sighted and exchanged calls with H.S. Roster. During remainder of day conducted training approach exercises with Crewler as target, several training drills and one battle surface, firing 20 mm guns.
1615- Underway from alongside of Crewler and standing out of channel.
1758- Exercised 4 inch gun crews. Fired seven rounds at hull around off Vlaming Head Light. Opened up with a direct hit which caused a definite boost in morale of gun crew.
1813- Set course 290° at two engine speed for Lombok Strait.
October 24-26, 1944.
Proceeding toward Lombok Strait conducting trim and training dives enroute. Steering zig-zag courses with a constant helm plan on top.

(2) ENCLOSURE (A)

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0000- Entering southern end of Lombok Strait on course 000T at four circle east. The and half hours before noon-set by morning is observed by heavy black clouds. Radar tracking patrol stationed, battle stations on planes and in maneuvering room and on enemy searchlights by red goggles. Moon is longer obscured and surrounding country-side bright as day. Flared up indication of shore based radar on A.P. Check set was sweeping slowly and steady and on us for short a minute out of every sweep. Gas section (U). At this time we also had strong "sea" influence ahead and at Flicked up rips of a fairly submarine bearing 0150- T. range 12.100 yds, came right to 0300. T and gave him room to regas. 0120- Exchanged information signals. Believe this is sufficient. 0230- Obtained northern entrance and secured action stations that were manned. A very quiet transit. Set course for Lakassar Strait at two engine speed. 1100- Made quick dive for trim and training. 1125- Surfaced. 1127- PI on "SD" radar 16 miles. Watched him close to 9 miles and then went to 120 feet. Not sighted. (AC 4 1). 1308- Sighted friendly submarine to southward coming. U. our track. Watched him so by at 3000 yards while external signal control and tracking parties. 1419- Surfaced and exchanged reconnaissance signals with Harishad by keying "SD". 1616- Sited mast bearing, 004T. Observed him thr- cuch hi. hejriscope and made him out to be a destroyer. Range was about 20,000 yards and he had a port angle of 90. (SC 4 1). 1618- Made quick dive and came left to the normal approach course. Flared he was headed for Sotraagai since his course was about 2500 T. 1658- His bearings drew left rapidly and the range of a 1658- Surfaced and located on his last true bearing at four engine speed. 1700- Lost target. In haze to westward.

(3) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1715- Broke off pursuit and returned to range 7000 yards.
: 21.5- "g" racer landed at 24,000 yards.
: T., range 24,000 yards.

Oct 26, 1944.
C406- "S", 1944.
C432- Closed to range 7000 yards.
C735- Sland was captured, and at
run, bearing 3457 T. closed to investigate.
C802- Went alongside boat to investigate.
C802- Navy ships aboard. Shovels off. During remainder of
day sighted numerous small sailing craft which
we avoided on surface.

Oct 29, 1944.
C819- Plane contact on "SD" radar at 18 miles. Sighted
plane from bridge bearing 095° F. Submerged to
120° F. Surface.
C145- Surfaced. Hardhead bearing 293° T through high
1200- surface.

Oct 30, 1944.
C106- Radar landfall on Sibuitu Island bearing 304° T.,
range 41,000 yards. Had planned to transmit Sibuitu
Iassage this morning before dawn but position
was uncertain and Sibuitu Hill looked unfamiliar
so closed and at
C518- Submerged. As soon as we could see through the
periscope identified Sibuitu Hill and the Tawi-
Tawi, group. Continued to Sibuitu Hill and the
Tawi, group. Continued to

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0810-  Surfaced.
1258-  Flats contact on "SP" radar at 13 miles and showing IFF. Matched her close to 10 miles and then submerged. Assume it was a friendly search plane from Horotai. (AC # 5).
1350-  Surfaced.
2026-  Landfall on Cagayan Island bearing 110° T., distance 20 miles.

November 1, 1944.
-Underway in Cuyo East Pass.
0019-  "SD" radar contact, range 6 miles, submerged.
(AC # 6).
C101-  Surfaced - all clear.
C230-  Radar interference on "SP". Exchanged recognition signals with the Angler.
C521-  Dived for submerged patrol of Cuyo Island.
1823-  Surfaced.
1953-  Proceeding at three engine speed through Apo East Pass, Iindoro Strait.
2010-  Entered area.
2358-  Flane contact on "SD" radar 11 miles closing to 9. Submerged. Night riders of Manila again and two minutes early tonight. (AC # 7).

November 2, 1944.
- Submerged for plane contact.
0055-  Surfaced.
0137-  Sight contact on U.S. Submarine bearing 270° T. Exchanged signals with Ray. She is hunting for Nautilus.
0512-  Lade uickdive for submerged patrol southwest of Lubang Island. During the day, worked in toward Calavite Pass.
1500-  Sighted "Fete" type plane at range 5 miles bearing 48° T. (AC # 8).
1537-  Sighted "Mall" type bomber bearing 650° T., range 5 miles. (AC # 9).
1825-  Surfaced. "SJ" radar out of commission.

November 3, 1944.
C150-  "SP" back in commission, faulty TR tube. Exchanged recognition signals with Hardhead.
0515-  Dived for submerged patrol on Busuanga Island Cape Calavite traffic lane.

(5) ENCLOSURE (A)

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0708- Sighted twin engine bomber bearing 050° T., distance 8 miles. (AC # 10).
1605- Sighted "Pete" type aircraft bearing 027° T., range 6 miles. (AC # 11).
1830- Surface.
November 4, 1944.
0501- Surface at patrol west of Lubang Island. Made quick dive for submerged patrol southwest of Cabra Island. At same time had plane contact on "SD", range 6 miles. (AC # 12).
1830- Surface.
1900- Commenced converting # 4 F.B.T. to a main ballast tank.
1915- Exchanged recognition signals with Growler.
1953- Target on "SD" radar 11,600 yards. Growler.
2000- Completed conversion of # 4 F.B.T. Flooded and blew several times to clear tank.
2101- Lying to in area on course 010°. Growler came alongside for conference. Received patrol assignments for remainder of time in area.
2132- Left run-down.
2141- U.S.S. Hardhead on "SD" radar, range 9000 yards, bearing 252° T.
2326- Made quick dive to flush out # 4 K.B.T.
2350- Surface.

November 5, 1944.
In area west of Cabra Island proceeding to assigned station north of Island.
0510- Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0700- Screws on "JJ" sound gear, bearing 050° T. Made out two sets of masts on that bearing with large port angles. (SC # 2).
0710- Came right to 350° and speeded up.
0715- Changed course to 330° T. Went to battle stations.
0720- Target is identified as one heavy cruiser of the Furutaka class (Cal.1/2). Scrambled by one unidentified DD and three "Nell" type bombers flying at an altitude of 50 feet. Got a set-up given target on a course 240° T at a range of 9200 yards. Sound reports 180 turns corresponding to a speed of 17 knots. Came left to 290° T. Another set-up. Range 8600 angle on bow 80° port. Can now see plane on Catapult. He was pulling ahead so came left and paralleled him on 240 hoping for a zig toward.

(6) ENCLOSURE (A)

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0345- Tracked target on 345° T and are 15,000 yards ahead of him and just ready to start in. Noon is overhead and visibility fairly good. Noon is obscured by weather, haze, and fog. 0359- Heard, saw and felt three hits in target, which immediately burst into flames and sank 20 seconds after third hit. One of our friends got there first. The whole countryside was illuminated and flames were too much for him to see at first. He was located with aviation gasoline. 0405- Reversed course and slowly closed some of action in for. Not at ease, one of which is probably a destroyer since we have him at 15,000 yards. 0410- One distant depth charge. 0439- Three distant depth charges. 0440- Ten more depth charges. 0446- Two more charges. 0452- Made quick dive on bearing between scouts and Iain Bay. 0550- Sighted small A/S vessel to south, distance about 4000 yards, pinning. Decided he was suspicious so rigged for silent running and started deep. 0621-10 0622-14 Ten depth charges - not close. 0740- Started up for a look and will passing 130 feet received two close air strikes. Back to 300 feet. How he saw us I don't know but the bombs were close enough to be convincing. How the escort group will 'll be over. (AO 17). 0830- Sure enough, pinning and screws on 200 T and coming in. There are two of them pinning and listening alternately. 0855-06First depth charge. 0900-56Last of 22 depth charges, most of them close. It now looks as though we're elect. for the counter attack. 0943-30Five more charges close, most of them close. It now looks as though we're elect. for the counter attack. 0944-45 1000- Another escort has joined the parade making a total of three. 1008- One depth charge. 1032- 79 more charges - all to close for comfort. (Overheard in crews mess - "This guy's a graduate of the Tokyo Sound School"). C.O. agrees but thinks they're FGs. Diving officer doing an excellent job.

(9)  #CLOSURE (A)

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1445- It's been all quiet now since 1218 except for one distant pingor art. We have been evading on westerly and northw. st.ry course.
: 1502- At periscope depth, the DD in sight astern about 4000 yards. 'hile we were watching him, he gave us three good pingos and started over for we started down again and at.
: 1536- Received three more charges although not as close as the previous ones. It's clear that he had down ship while the others are rolling.
: 1700- Distant pingos and scares were reported, here they come back two of them.
: 1723- First attack since their reload, consisting of 12 charges, all close.
: 1832- Last of a grand total of 134 charges. Screws and pinging fadings out toward Manila.
: 2033- Six distant explosions.
: 2055- Surface with about 15 inches pressure in boat, all clear. Set course for new area.

November 9, 1944.
: 2050- Surface patrol in area A-3.
    "CG" radar landfall bearing 100° T., 75,000 yards.

November 10, 1944.
: 0537- Surface patrol south of Dasol Bay.
    Bay. Depth control difficult at periscope depth.
: 1400- Weather moderate.
: 1608- Surface.
: 2007- "SP" radar contact bearing 025° T., range 28,250.
    Stationed radar tracking party and came right to his true bearings. (30° 6').
: 2015- Sighted red and green lights in direction of target while range was 22,000 yards.
: 2028- Identified target as a lighted hospital ship on southerly course at 14-15 knots. Closed to 6000 yards and gave all ranges and ranges 5 miles. Went to 120° East (140° 7' 16").
: 2044- Line contact on "SP" radar, range 8 miles. Went to 120° East (140° 7' 16").
: 2139- Surface - all clear.

November 11, 1944.
: 0514- Surface patrol northwest of Dasol Bay.
    Plane contact on "SP" radar, range 8 miles. Went to 120° East for submerged patrol off Ango Bay. (AC # 19).

(10) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1827-  Surface.
: 2030-  Put stern planes out of commission to clear close-trial grounds.

November 12, 1944.
: 0400-  Surface patrol off Cape Bolinao Light.
: 0520-  Ground on stern planes cleared.
: 0600-  Bolinao Light.
: 1603-  Clear out ground on barricade, shifted to hand control. Effects of depth charging are beginning to show.
: 1810-  Barricade back in commission.
: 1900-  Surface.

November 13, 1944.
: 0405-  Surface patrol off Cape Bolinao Light.
: 0500-  Live it in shore based signal on 100 mcs. Bo-Bolinao Light. (See installation near)
: 1605-  Submerged for patrol off Cape Bolinao Light. During day sighted two sailboats close inshore. Sighted "Sally" type bomber bearing 015° T., range 8 miles. (140° 20').
: 1810-  Surface.
: 1900-  Sighted two with lights bearing 210° T. Started closing and once again made out the lighted red cross of a hostile ship. Tracked him on a north-westerly course at 15 knots. (30° 71').
: 2130-  C/C to 020 to take station for life guard duties.
: 2145-  Exchanged recognition signal with Harken.

November 14, 1944.
: 0015-  Taking stations for life guard duties, 20 miles bearing 340° T from Fort Bolinao.
: 0104-  Plane contact on "SD" radar. Closed from 15 to 7 miles. Submerged.
: 0430-  On station.
: 0525-  Plane contact on "SD", 5 miles, submerged.
: 0640-  Submerged.
: 0743-  In front 5 miles. Submerged. (AC 22).
: 0750-  Range 5 miles going away. (AC 23).
: 0855-  Surface.
: 0855-  Sighted float type plane bearing 250° T., range 5 miles. Submerged. (AC 24).

(11)  ENCLOSURE (A)

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0943- Surfaced.
0959- Sighted float plane previously seen, coming in.
Surfaced.
1130- Surfaced. As yet there is no sign of our fighter
1557- Sighted a flight of planes bearing 035° T.,
range 8 miles, 1° 20'.
1604- Sighted flying boat from 050° T., range 3 miles
on southerly heading, 1° 20'.
1627- Sighted airer far bearing 120° T., range 4 miles.
(AC # 31).
1645- Sighted airer far bearing 136° T., range 5 miles.
(AC # 31).
1742- Surfaced, sighted torpedo strafing station on east,
west course, until indistinct in case any aviators
were down in the vicinity. During this time we
could hear faint transmissions on 1475 kcs and
VHF but nothing adverse to us. During the day
several attempts were made to establish communica-
tions with aircraft of our carriers without success.
We did have messages of conversation between
Hardhead and what was presumably his fighter
cover.

November 15, 1944.
CSC1- Enroute patrol station northwest of Desol Bay.
CSC1- Have quick dive for submerged patrol off Cape
Bollino Light. During day sighted two sail-
boats on northerly course as had in east.
1819- Surfaced.
1858- Watched searchlight drill in vicinity of Santa
Cruz Harbor.

November 16, 1944.
CSC1- Surface patrol west of Luzon heading south to
patrol of Manila Bay.
CSC1- Exchanged recognition signals with Hardhead.
0205- Hardhead alongside for conference. Decided to
exchange stations. Hardhead to take northern
half of area. Growler was around unknown.

(12) ENCOUNTER (A)

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0230- On easterly course closing Kanila Bay. Made quick dive for subcharged patrol. Sighted two "sally" type bombers bearing 270° T on southwesterly course, 1C 32).

November 17, 1944.
: 0017- Surface patrol west of Kanila Bay. Sighted from flare bearing 350° T, closed on that course for 30 minutes but sighted nothing. Made quick dive for subcharged patrol. Sighted 1835.

November 18, 1944.
: 0519- Made quick dive for subcharged patrol west of Kanila Bay. Sighted "Dive" type plane bearing 120° T, range 10 miles. Sighted same plane bearing 290° T, range 6 miles. Sound for sorts echo ranging 290° T, range 6 miles.

1024- Cm. left to 250° T. Sighted last bearing 220° T. Cm. left to 150° T and speeded up. (150° T).

1032- Changed course to 140° T and went to battle station torpedo. Two sets of echo ranging could be heard, scores were never seen but target class light cruiser. H. 11,000 yards as a Patrol course. 670° T and heading for Kanila. Escorts were dropping in the heading for Kanila. Escorts were were counted during the range. Two of these successfully ran round the coast. The cruiser knots; closest run 780 yards. We came as far east as 100° T and should but finally lost him in the periscope and at 120° T.

1141- Secured from battle stations. H. 1200 yards.

1203- H. 1200 yards.

1212- Sighted "Roto" type plane bearing 010° T, range 2 miles. (40° 34').

1221- Hard series of 15 distant explosions.

1250- "Jf" reports crews on 260° T. (SC 9).

1300- Cm. to 260° T and sighted three lasts ahead.

(13) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1313- TARGETS identified as 15. Subchasers (ONL-42) apparently carrying out a 4.5-seat seaplane. They were in a flat line of bearing on course 080° T headed for India, assuming they were on the subchaser base at 17 knots.

1320- Fused between this two center loss (there are now four of them) at 12 knots. The two subchaser boats were observed operating course and about 10 knots (approximately) during the attack. They were not reported for 0.5 knots. They were about 10 knots and 10 knots. They were about

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05-40-28
Cent target coverage, from angles 19° right, torpedo run 2200 yards.
One torpedo hit hard throughout coast.

0544-0608- This sounder's another explosion sounding like a hit. This explosion was heard in left torpedo room but not in running power. We are now in a suspicious position. Before the explosion, the first torpedo had an error because we had to turn the torpedo. This was followed by a torpedo. The error was not corrected. Just before the first charge all three sets of sound gear reported breaking up. This was the first torpedo. This error was not corrected. This

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1545- After running for an hour during which time the
    screws and  inding had cut and came back in
    but never passed to any stronger, the bear-
    ing slowly drew left but nothine could be seen
    through periscope. It last sighted two float
    type planes in general bearing of pindina. (C 37).
    Tiled up to 59 feet and sighted two masts bear-
    ing 16.6 true. Came left to 60.5m 10 and
    speeded up. Since only masts could be seen with
    ight of periscope exposure, range at sighting
    is approximately 10,000 yards. It the excellent
    sound condition to day the original ran as must
    have been 25,000 yards. Target group drew left
    gradually and finally disapared on baring 120
    T. T

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1818- Surfaced.
: 1953- Sighted green flare close aboard on 34-5° T. Closed on that bearing for 30 minutes but sighted nothing.

: 28, 1944.
: 054- Arc up patrol west on 4-4-44.
: 081C- Sighted fleet plane 5-4-44. Range 5 miles.
: 1325- Sighted patrol plane bearing 125° T., range 10 miles.
: 1552- Sighted avis patrol plane, range 5 miles on south-early course. (AC 51).
: 181C- Surfaced.

: 29, 1944.
: 0731- Surfed patrol in western port of area.
: 135C- Sighted possible periscope, range 3000 yards bearing 35° T. In line astern an increased speed.
: 1225- Sighted safety outrider course. Closed to investigate, within about.
: 1705- Sighted possible periscope bearing 005° true, range 2500 yards. At this, astern and speed up.
: 1915- Sighted contact on "SD" radar, range 16 miles. Ship raised steady and finally faded out. (AC 52).

: 30, 1944.
: 0430- Surfed patrol west of Sanila Bay.
: 0432- Landed on 5-4-44. Range 13 miles.
: 0523- Sighted closed to 10 miles, submerged.
: 0515- Sighted distant explosions, submerged. (C 53).
: 0515- Sighted two float planes. Range 10 miles. (AC 54).
: 0721- Three ice distant explosions.
: 0725- Sighted mast bearing 18° T. Stationed control party. (SC 13).
: 0745- Target identified as aircraft carrier on three destroyers on course about 085° speed 22 knots. Sent to battle stations.
: 0755- Unmanned at night. Sighted on 5-4-44. Range 10 miles. Sighted at night. Range

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1944.
0230- Contested Blenny by "J.R." r.nar.
0516- Ind. quiet dive for submarine patrol west of Manila Bay.
1030- Istant fast score bearing 020° P., nothin' sttcd.
1646- Scard 7 istant depth changes.
1056- 14 distant depth changes. This may be an anti-Submarine patrol west of Manila Bay.
1814- Surfaced.
1847- "J.R." r.nar contact bearing 120° P., range 22,700 yds. Contact accompanied by 150 m radar intercept. Stationed at 280° P., spaced 14 knots. At 1,000 yds. radar has only one target. Broadcast contact on 2830 knots to 11 subs in vicinity. Inventured to set these on base course 280° T. and set to wide dive. Line up to radar depth and made contact again at 15,000 yds. at 2nd sectors were 0.11% visibility. Thru. in. periscope at this range. In. to. bow was small and remained so until the range had closed to 10,000 yards, at which time target group zigzag to. its right. 11/4 in. as 90° port angle. This turned out to be a change of base course to. northwest to 340° T. Target ran around us at range of 16,000 yards. It was a large ACSC course by three 15,000 yds. to open to 20,000 yards and surfaced at 216 for end-arcuate to eastward. Fire during that by the 11/4. 2nd sector in position again the noon. wall. In. in. is. electric. 1t 2500 target group again changed to course to westward. But to. 280°. This put us at. 11th.

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U.S.S. HAKESSS256
SEVENTH FATTOL

December 11-15, 1944.
Encrute base conduction daily training dives.
December 16, 1944.
I'oorod presentle, Western Australia.

(23)  SHOT SOURCE: (A)

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1. 1618 05-52S 270 1170-00E DD 20,000 230 25 P Lost in haze.
2. 0700 140-11N 5 Nov 1200-08E CA 250 22 JP
3. 0429 140-09N 6 Nov 1150-58E 3 Undert- 15,000 270 19 R Zigged away.
4. 1710 140-13N 6 Nov 1200-03E 3 ID 9,000 080 18 Snd. Fired 4; ran under.
5. 0315 13-07N 8 Nov 1150-20E Tanker & 3 Escorts 14,000 000 10 R Tanker sunk by HARDHEAD
6. 2007 15-22N 10 Nov 1190-27E 3 Hospital 28,000 14 R Correct lights.
7. 1800 15-20N 13 Nov 1160-11S 22,000 340 14 Snd. Correct lights.
8. 1065 14-17N 18 Nov 1200-06.5E 2 Escorts 15,000 080 16 Snd. Unable to close.
9. 1256 14-16N 18 Nov 1200-06E 4 PCs 10,000 060 10 Snd. A/S Search.
10. 0502 14-22N 19 Nov 1190-38E 1 DD,1 Und.16,500 280 17 R Fired 6 torps. 2 hits.
11. 1441 14-20N 20 Nov 1190-54E 1 Undent 060 10 Snd. Unable to close.
12. 20 20,000 10 Snd.

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22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Date: Nov 14: 0525 174: 0343 1253 1403 1455 1557
Time (How): 16-41 16-54 16-45 16-59 16-54 16-54 16-54
Position Lat. Long. 12 3 10 10 10 10 3
Course 20 340 340 340 340 160 160
Trim Surf 1er Surf Surf Surf Rad
Inites Since Last SD Search 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number 1 1 1 1 1 2 5
Type Unident: Betty Float Float Unident: Unident Unident
Probable liss- PAT PAT TAK TAK TAK TAK TAK
ion
on Contacted R 1 Brida R Brida R R
Initial Range 5 11 5 11 15 11 18 21 21 21
Elevation Angle 2 1 2 12 1 1 1
Range & Rel. Br. of Plane. then It. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Detected Sub. ND ID ID ID ID ID ID
(State Beau- 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Seat: Fort 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
(Direct(Real): 025 345 345 345 345 155 155
Visibility(1lcs) 2C 20 20 20 20 20 20
Height 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Clouds: (in Pt. 5600 5000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000
Overcast: 30 30 20 20 20 25 25
(Bear(Ral): 090 090 090 090 090 090 090
icon: (Angle 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Percent 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Illum: 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
CanoUages: Dark Gray.

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29 30 31 32 33 34 35
Date: Nov 14: Nov 14: Nov 14: Nov 16: Nov 18: Nov 18: Nov 19:
Time (Hour): 1604: 1627: 1645: 1120: 0925: 1213: 1725:
Position Lat.: 16-54N: 16-54N: 16-54N: 14-17.5: 14-19.5: 14-17N: 14-33.5:
Long.: 119-32: 119-32: 119-32: 119-32: 120-07: 119-06: 119-23.5:
Speed: 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Course: 160 160 160 090 120 270 200
Prim: Fer: Fer: Fer: Fer: Fer: Surf:
Minutes Since Last Search:
Number: 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
Time: 1:00:00 1:00:00 1:00:00 1:00:00 1:00:00 1:00:00 1:00:00
Boat: Undid: Undid: Sally: Dave: Dave: Davis:
Probable Mission: F.A.T. F.A.T. F.A.T. F.A.T. H.A.T.
How Contacted: F P P P P P
Initial Range: 3 N 4 N 5 N 5 N 5 N 5 N
Elevation Angle: 2 3 3 5 7 8 ---
Range & Roll, B.P.:
of Plane's Horn It:
Detected Sub: ND ND ND ND ND ND
(State Boat): 2 2 2 1 2 2 2
Sea: Fort:
(Direct(Rail): 155 155 155 020 350 150 000
Visibility: 20 20 20 20 20 15 20
Clouds: (in ft.):
(Current): 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 8000 6000
Overcast: 25 25 25 10 40 100 80
(Bear(Rail):
Moon: (n.l.e):
Percent Illum.:
Carouflage: Dark Gray.

(30) ENCLOSURE (1)

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1. T.C. U.B.R. 50 51 52 53 54 55 56
2. Date: 13-25 1552 1-15 0430 0615 1151 0956
3. Location: 16-10N 16-09N 14-22N 14-24N 14-23N 17-36N
4. Speed: 3 3 12 10 3 10 3
5. Course: 250 250 090 090 090 070 164
6. Trim: 1er 1er 1er 1er 1er 1er
7. Initials: Sinc 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
8. Last S.O. Search: 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
9. Number: 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
10. Type: Roat 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
11. Torpedo: 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
12. Torpedo Type: 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
13. Torpedo Length: 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
(33) 1:00:00 UTC (1)

— page 241 —
57 58 59 60
Date: Dec 4: Dec 6: Dec 8: Dec 8
Time (UTC): 2120 2105 2084 2055
Position Lat. 11-57N 00-56N 00-17N 00-01N
Long. 120-56N 119-50N 119-06N 118-59N
Speed 8 15 15 15
Course 109 197 210 210
Prime 5 5 5 5
Minutes Since Last Search 0 0 3/4
Number 1 1 1 1
Type Unident. Unident. Unident. Unident. Type
Torpedo

— page 242 —
1. TORPEDO DATA
Fine: 1733 Date 6 Nov 1944 Lat. 14°-15' Long. 119°-15''

Pursuant Data -- Damage Injected

Description: At 1700 hours, 1944 "J" scout gear picked up several barrels 235° F. Debris proved to be three Japanese torpedoes of 18 inches, two 4.5-inch shells, and one 2-inch torpedo. "Visibility was good. The ship was loaded. The incident for a strain hit bow shot.

Ship(s) Sunk: None.

Ship(s) Damaged or Probably Sunk: None.

Damage Details: Inad by:

Tar at Dft 891 Course 097 Spd 18 Range 1010 (at firing)

On Sink Data:
Spd 3 Course 000 Depth 65 n mile

Fire Control and Torpedo Data:
Type Atack: (rifle) 1.1 inch and was to fire four torpedoes at the third D in column and the other 3.5 seconds. Just before firing, the ship shifted to a course shift. Just after

— page 244 —
1st TRADES: 19 Nov 1944, 1st, 14°-21.5'N, 109°-37.9'E

Report Date: 19 Nov 1944

Subject: Patrol Inflated

Description: T. r. r. was a Naval class CL screw in a by two destroyers. T. r. r. group was on west-ral course at 18 knots, and was plied up by 5th r. r. r. before turning to the 10th. 1944. 1. proach was on and made course, radar depth, and periscope type. Visibility was good. Condition was good for a little distance. It is not known if the ship was hit at this time or not.

Ship(s) Sunk: None observed.

Ship(s) Damaged or Torpedo Sunk: 1. Torri el es CL, 5170 tons.

Notes:
- Date determined by: The timed torpedo hits followed by break-in or noises. On a sinking over a position next to heavy oil slick, 2 miles square was encountered.

Reported by: D. F. 15th CL, 2730 tons, 17. Range 2535 (at firing)

On Ship Data

Posted 2.5 Course 204. Depth 6° in 1° Down (at firing)

Type Attack: 1. Diver's spread of 6.5 torpedoes climbing 100 feet in 5 min. Hit with 1st torpedoes number 5 on 6.

(37) | 1CTOSU (4)

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U.S.S. HAFT(09256)
S.S. VENITH AIR PATROL

RADAR (CONT'D)

The performance of the "SSP radar was excellent throughout the patrol. Plans were sighted from 10-35 miles over, obtained. For the "SSP" radar, the visibility of the ship was not good. The equipment was not as good as it was in the previous patrol. The visibility of the ship was not as good as it was in

— page 250 —
13 Nov 16-26T, 1190-3217
: 14 Nov 16-12T, 1190-3415
: 15 Nov 13-36T, 1190-2613
: 17 Nov 14-25T, 1190-4517
: 13 Nov 14-54T, 1190-4315
: 25 Nov 16-27T, 1200-2817
: 28 Nov 16-03T, 1190-1415
: 29 Nov 14-24T, 1190-1515
: 1 Dec 14-29T, 1190-0215
: 8 Dec 6-29T, 1190-4615
: 8 Dec 6-34T, 1150-4413
: 10 Dec 8-55T, 1150-2213
: ** Filled screen on all scales.

(n) SOUND GEAR:
"JT" sound gear continued to exist in excellent performance. During scouting, the cable to head should be replaced as well as the rubber blanket installed on the head.

"B", "Q", "J" sound equipment is all performed very well. Under more favorable sound conditions the "QB" was excellent.

(43) CLOSURE (a)

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1. U.S.S. HAZEL (SS256)
: 2. SEVENTH EAR FATAL

(o) DENSITY LAYERS:
Bathytr. emorgaph card wore obtained for each section of the area in which we operated for more than one day. Good layers were obtained in all sections except west of Cabra card taken on November 8, 1944, and east of the island. The 310 feet with correspondingly good listening conditions.

"B" cards are being forwarded as per current instructions.

(r) HEALTH FOCD AND FAMILY HISTORY:
Health in general was very good.

Diseases
| Condition | No. Cases | Losing Days Lost |
||||
| Tuberculosis, peritonitis, | 1        | 4               |
| Cellulitis, arm        | 1        | 7               |
| Urethritis, non specific | 3        | 8               |
| Trauma, left large toe   | 1        |                  |
| D.U. A. candiditis, acute | 1        |                  |
| D.U. Gastro enteritis    | 1        |                  |
| Laceration requiring suture | 3        |                  |
| Fungus infection, foot   | 5        |                  |
| Scabies              | 7        |                  |
| Ulcers, troi. oral     | 7        |                  |
| Vincents Anina        | 2        |                  |
| Impetigo Conta. liosa   | 2        |                  |
| Dermatitis          | 10       |                  |

About 4% of crew were affected by prickly heat and 18% wore treated for colds and sore throats.

Food was adequate and well prepared.

Habitability was excellent.

(q) PERSONNEL:
Performance of duty by both officers and enlisted was in keeping the traditions of the Service.

Special mention is due Lieutenant (j.g.) J.F. HAIER, USNR for his excellent work as diving officer during the depth charge attacks on November 3, 1944.

(44) DISCUSSION (A)

— page 253 —
1. INTERROGATION OF JERSEY RADAR FILM MISSIONS (CONT'D)
2. 4. Intercept equivalent was the LFR detector.
3. 5. 150 mps, 500 pulses per sec, 6 inches per pulse width.
4. 6. ______
5. 7. Signal faded about 20-25 miles from the Cape.
6. ______

This is the third wave patrol of which this submarine carried 18 torpedoes early in the patrol. The torpedoes were of excellent quality and were of the same type as the torpedoes carried by the preceding patrol. The torpedoes were of the

— page 254 —
15-18/A16-3
Serial #0337

SUBMARINE SQUADRON EIGHTEEN
Care of Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, California
19 December 1944

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
1.S.S. HAKER - Report of
Seventh War Patrol.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron EIGHTEEN.
To: The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine, SEVENTH FLIGHT.
(2) The Commander SEVENTH FLIGHT.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKER (SS256) - Report of War Patrol No. Seven.

1. The seventh patrol of U.S.S. HAKER was accomplished along the
   San Francisco Bay and Western Luzon coasts. The area patrol was of forty-four days
   duration.

2. Area coverage was very good and contacts were relatively plentiful,
   however some were hospital ships while others could not be closed for attack.

3. Of the contacts made only two were developed into attacks as
   follows:

   Attack No. 1 on 6 November off Manila Bay was delivered in the late afternoon against three DD's by firing four torpedoes at the riddle one in a column
   of three deployed in one order with a range of 1910 yards. The original approach had been made to the 3D at the near end of the column, however a last
   minute change was made to the second target which imposed gyro angles of 36 to
   45 degrees plus a longer torpedo run and resulted in rises as there were no
   explosions heard.

   Attack No. 2 in the early dawn of 19 November was made on a NANOI CL with
   two DD's as screen. Six torpedoes were fired at 2535 yards range on 1260 track
   angle with gyros increasing from 190 to 280 right. Two timed hits were heard
   which probably damaged the CL.

4. A special mission was completed with thoroughness and dispatch
   during this patrol.

5. While attempting to reach an attack position in conjunction with
   other boats attacking a convoy on 8 November HAKER was closely and severely depth
   charged.

— page 256 —
5 January 1945.

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

SECOND ENFORCEMENT TO:
USS HAUPT (SS-256) - Report of Seventh War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. The Seventh War Patrol of the HAUPT was conducted in the SOUTH CHINA SEA west of LUCKY. The HAUPT, HARDHEAD and GROWLER formed a coordinated search and attack group under the command of the Commander Officer, CROWLER.

2. Excellent area coverage was continuously maintained, and numerous enemy contacts were made, two of which were developed into attacks. On the first attack three destroyers in formation were fired upon with four torpedoes, range nineteen hundred yards, depth setting six feet, gyro angles 360 to 430 right. No hits were observed. On the second attack, one light cruiser of the NAVORI CLASS (EU) escorted by two destroyers, was fired upon with six torpedoes, gyro angles from 200 to 280 right. One hit was definitely heard and the target was damaged. In each case the torpedoes were fired late, and this factor no doubt contributed to the low percentage of hits.

3. A very important special mission was completed on December 5th, and the Commander Officer exercised sound judgment and excellent seamanship in its accomplishment.

4. The award of Submarine Combat Insignia is authorized for this patrol.

5. The Force Commander compliments the Commanding Officer, Officers and Crew of the HAUPT upon the completion of a successful patrol in which the following damage was inflicted upon the enemy:

DAMAGED

1 - CL (NATORI CLASS) (EU) 5,200 Tons

JAMES FIFE.

— page 257 —
24-71/A16-3
Serial 020
C-O-N-F-I-E-E-N-T-I-A-L

SUBJECT: INTERCEPTION
USS KING COFF, 1st, A16-3
Serial 0149, Report of Seventh War Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. HAG (SSP66) - Report of Seventh War Patrol - Comment on.

DISTRIBUTION:
Command
Vice O'Day (2)
Vice O'Day Op-25c (1)
Const.1st (1)
DiamondPit (1)
ComTtHptl (2)
ConSubsstFlt (30)
ConSubsndFlt (4)
CTP-71 (7)
OTG-71.3 (2)

THIS REPORT WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO 12th APRIL 1945.

T. B. MILLER,
Flag Secretary.

— page 258 —
1 DECLASSIFIED
U. S. S. HAIKE (SS 256)

SS256/A16-3
Serial 001-45
DEO CLASSIFIED
BY: [Signature]
DATE: 1 January 1945

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander Submarine SEVENTH FLIGHT.
Via: The Commander Submarine Squadron EIGHTEEN.

Subject: Report of Special Mission Completed During U.S.S. HAIKE Seventh War Patrol.

Enclosure: (A) List of Evacuees.
(B) List of Weapons, Ammunition and Supplies Transferred to Philippine Guerrilla Forces.

1. At 2000 on December 3, 1944 HAIKE received dispatch orders from CTG 71.1 to leave patrol station and proceed via Mindoro Strait to a position, Latitude 11°45' N., Longitude 121°55' E., in Pandan Bay, Panay P.I. and there pick up nineteen or more evacuees. Patrol area was cleared at 2030 and a course set for Apo East Pass.

2. At about 0520 December 4, 1944 made quick dive in northern end of Apo East Pass for submerged transit. During the day two bombers were sighted, possibly B-24s. At 1812 HAIKE surfaced and continued on a southeasterly course, rounding Ambulong Light, and heading for Panang Island Light which is 13 miles southwest of Pandan Bay. This light was picked up on 'SJ' radar at 0230, December 5, 1944.

3. At 0415 'SD' radar reported a plane contact, range 6 miles. Submerged to 120 feet keel depth. It is believed this target was the lighthouse which was 6 miles bearing 1950 T. and 090° relative. This is the strongest point in the 'SD' 'UNBRELLA'.

4. Proceeded submerged to a point 10 miles south of the rendezvous and turned north to close beach. Held this course until 1430 at which time we were 1½ miles off the town of Libertad. We observed two houses and several huts in this vicinity, also two sailboats and considerable personnel activity at the waters edge.

- 1 -

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SS256/A16-3
: Serial: 001-15
: DECLASSIFIED
: Subject: Report of Special Mission Completed During U.S.S. HAKE
: Seventh War Patrol.

5. Promptly at 1600 the previously designated security signal was hoisted from the beach. This consisted of two white discs placed 100 meters apart. Set course for rendezvous, arriving at 1700. At 1749 HAKE surfaced and closed two sailboats standing out from Libertad. The first boat contained Colonel Cirilo B. Garcia 61 st Inf, 6th M.D. USAFFE and Lieutenant J.W. Williams, USN a torpedo plane pilot from U.S.S. CABOT. Lieutenant Williams was in charge of evacuee party, which consisted of six Naval Officers, one Army Officer, six Naval enlisted personnel, six Army enlisted personnel and ten Philippine Army and Guerrilla personnel. A list of survivors by name is appended as Enclosure (A). All but Colonel Garcia and Lieutenant Williams were in second sailboat.

6. Supplies and ammunition as listed in Enclosure (B) were transferred to Colonel Garcia and two sacks of mail and one pac'et of papers captured from a Japanese armed motor launch were taken aboard for further transfer to S.H.Q. At 2128 HAKE departed Pandan Bay and set course 1950 for Sibutu Pass via Cuyo East Pass.

F.E. HAYLER.
F.E. HAYLER.

— page 261 —
U. S. S. HAKE (SS 256)
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.

LIST OF ARMY OFFICERS AND ARMY ENLISTED PERSONNEL

JONES, Dennis C.  S/Sgt, 39207755, 13th AAF.
Wife: Mrs D.C. Jones, 802 Seneca St., Seattle, Washington.

MASCETTA, Nick.  S/Sgt, 13011785, 13th AAF.
Father: Frank Mascetta, 517 Forest St., Monessen, Pa.

MIX, Don H.  S/Sgt, 1918249, 13th AAF.
Wife: Mrs D.H. Mix, 1600 Beach St., San Francisco, California.

PERRI, Don R.  T/Sgt, 36723501, 13th AAF.
Mother: Mrs Jenny Terri, 4015 W. Congress St., Chicago, Illinois.

WHITLING, Clyde R.  S/Sgt, 18163024, 13th AAF.
Father: R.W. Whitling, Route 1, Weleetka, Oklahoma.

LIST OF PHILIPPINE OFFICERS AND PHILIPPINE ENLISTED PERSONNEL

Captain Eustacio D. Orobia, AC,IA 04177, Air Corps, Philippine Army.
1C51 Plaza Leon XIII, Tondo, Manila.

1st Lieutenant Augusto L. Jurado, AC,FA 0-1627, Capt Guerrilla Rank.
Lucena, Tayabas.

2nd Lieutenant Benjamin de Ocampo, AC,FA Capt Guerrilla Rank.
Panitan, Capiz.

3rd Lieutenant Delfin C. Bustamante, AC,FA. Obando, Bulacan.

3rd Lieutenant Horacio De Castro, AC,FA 1st Lieutenant, Guerrilla Rank.
841 Pampanga St., Santa Cruz, Manila.

3rd Lieutenant Narzal A. Lim, AC,FA, 1st Lieutenant, Guerrilla Rank.
Zamboanga, City.

3rd Lieutenant Pilseo A. Mercado, AC,FA Obando, Bulacan.

3rd Lieutenant J. O'Brien, AC,FA, Capt Guerrilla Rank.
# 5 K. Salvador, Riverside, San Juan, Rizal.

OLIVAR, Adriano S.  Fvt. 1c. PA. 641-HSS-12694, Culasi, Antique.

RODILLON, Efren U.  S/Sgt. 65th. Inf. 61st. Div. USAPFE 641
ROTC-JISOL. Fandan, Antique.

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF PHILIPPINE OFFICERS AND MEN NOT FOR PUBLICATION

(4)  PHILOSOPHIC (A)

— page 262 —
1. 4 Cal. 45. Colt Automatic Pistols.
2. 3 Cal. 30. Carbines.
3. 1 Cal. 30. B.A.R.
4. 1 Cal. 45. Thompson Sub Machine Gun.
5. 4 Holsters and velt.
6. 2 B.A.R. Slings.
7. 3 Carbine Belt and Clip Holders.
8. 10 B.A.R. Clips.
9. 12 Cal. 45. Clips.
10. 15 Carbine Clips.
11. 2 Thompson Fans.
12. 1 Very's Pistol.

Amunition:
(B) 1. 950 Rounds Cal. 30. Carbine.
2. 3800 Rounds Cal. 45.
3. 13000 Rounds Cal. 30. Ball.
4. 3000 Rounds Cal. 30. Tracer.
5. 25 Hand Grenades.
6. 40 Very's Cartridge's White.
7. 30 Very's Cartridge's Green.
8. 30 Very's Cartridge's Red.

(5) ENCLOSURE (B)

— page 263 —
1. 50 lb Rice.
2. 50 lb Red Beans.
3. 50 lb Navy Beans.
4. 50 lb Lima Beans.
5. 30 lb Tea.
6. 100 lb Coffee.
7. 5 Bags Assorted Canned Goods.
8. 12 Gal Salad Oil.
9. 25 lb Yeast.
10. 14 lb Tinned Ham.
11. 75 lb Powdered Milk.
12. 12 Jars Pickles.
13. 40 lb Butterscotch Pudding.
14. Cigarettes, Candy, Matches etc.
15. 3 Tints Medical Whisky.

(D) Miscellaneous:
1. 46 Assorted Radio Tubes.
2. 2 Flashlights with Batteries.
3. 1 Battery Hydrometer.
4. 12 Brushes, Main Motor.

(6) ENCLOSURE (B)

— page 264 —
5. Assorted Tools.
6. 100 Gallons 937 Lub Oil.
7. 10 Gallons 2190 Lub Oil.
8. 1 Ensign #11.
9. 1 Standard Navy Blinker Gun.
10. Assorted Office Supplies.

(7) ENCLOSURE (B)

— page 266 —
FE24-71/A16-3
Serial_0002

DECLASSIFIED

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO USS HAKE Top Secret
1tr SS256/A16-3 serial
001-45 of 1 January 1945.

From: Commander Submarines, Seventh Fleet.
To: Commander Seventh Fleet.

Subject: Report of Special Mission completed during
U.S.S. HAKE Seventh War Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

JAMES FIFE.

— page 267 —
1945, 13 March 1945.

C-DECLASSIFIED-I-A-L

From: Commanding Officer, U.S.S. HART (SS256).
To: Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: Official Channels.

Subject: U.S.S. HART, Report of Tarot Number 3.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
(B) Track Chart (ComSubFasc only).

1. Enclosure (A) occurred this Eighth War Patrol of this vessel conducted off the Indo-China Coast during the period January 12, 1945 to March 13, 1945. It is forwarded herewith.

F.B. HAYLOR.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.10
BY QP-ORBOC, DATE 5/30/22

DECLASSIFIED

— page 268 —
1944-1945
CONFIDENTIAL
U.S.S. HAKES (SS256)
NIGHTMAR PATROL

(A) PROLOGUE:
Arrived Fremantle, WA. December 16, 1944 from Seventh I. at Patrol. Refit was accomplished by Submarine Division ONE THIRTY ONE Relief Crew and Submarine Repair Unit. Ship was docked on two occasions, the first being routine and the second as a result of unsatisfactory underway sound tests.

- A type OBU-1 echo box for use with "SJ" radar was installed. Old "SJ" reflector was replaced with new slotted type reflector. Replaced after 20 mm gun with 40 mm.

Training consisted of two days independent operations, three days and two nights of approach on screened and single targets, test firing of all guns and two days of special torpedo firings. Ship was given Flash "D" on January 1, 1945.

No officers were detached. 16 enlisted personnel were transferred and 18 reported aboard as replacements from Submarine Division 121 relief crew.

(B) NARRATIVE:
Officers and Chief Petty Officers Attached

| Name          | Total Patrols |
|||
| Comdr. F. E. HAVLER, USN. | 9            |
| Lt. Comdr. J. C. GATTERWICK, USN. | 5            |
| Lieut. J. L. CRUZ, USNR. | 7            |
| Lieut. (jg) C. D. INAPI, USNR. | 3            |
| Lieut. (jg) J. F. NAIER, USN. | 5            |
| Lieut. (jg) R. F. HYMINGER, USNR. | 4            |
| Lieut. (jg) G. E. EVANS, USNR. | 2            |
| Lieut. (jg) T. K. SNYDER, USN. | 5            |
| Lieut. (jg) A. R. HITZGER, USNR. | 6            |
| INGRESOLL, R. W., CHINA (AA), USN | 7            |
| BLAIR, C. T., CHINA (AA), USN. | 6            |
| IONDAKER, V. R., CHINA (AA), USN. | 5            |
| BEHRHARDT, T. E., CHINA (AA), USNR. | 6            |
| PARLEY, L., CHINA (AA), USN. | 2            |
| HITE, L. B., CHINA (AA), USN. | 6            |
| ELLIS, H. D., CHINA (AA), USN. | 7            |
| AGCI, L. G., CHINA (AA), USN. | 7            |
| SRY, A. C., CHINA (AA), USN. | 7            |

(1) PHOTOGRAPHS (A)

— page 270 —
0428- C616- 1637- January 24, 1945. Cleared Karimata Strait. Submerged. Surfaced.
: 0155- 26 miles. 26 miles

— page 272 —
1. 1945.
    Surface patrol in northern half of area C-3.
    "SJ-3" interference bearing 070° T.
    X-ray read reception signals with Flounder, 1111
    Rendezvous tonight off Cape Varella.
    Submerged.
    Surface.
    Rendezvous with "flounder. Make assigned inshore
    patrol next four days, Flounder Com Wolf.

February 1, 1945.
    Surface patrol of Cape Varella.
    Sighted two small craft bearing 310° T. Coached
    "SJ" and obtained range of 2800 yards. Came right
    to 140° T and avoided. (3" 1).
    Lost targets at 5000 yards.
    Submerged.
    Checked current by radiotelephone fix; set 179° T.,
    drift 4 knots. Lat 12°-30'1, Long 109°-40'1.
    Surface.

February 2, 1945.
    Surface patrol of Cape Varella.
    X-rayed reconnaissance signals with Blueback.
    Submerged.
    Surface.

February 3, 1945.
    Surface patrol of Cape Varella.
    Detonated calls with Flounder.
    Submerged.
    Surf. in rain sunlit, visibility 1000 yards.
    "SJ" radar contact bearing 258° T., range 10,200
    yards, stationed the radar tracking party. Hits
    target was alone and scanned to be lying to. Ve
    stopped and lowered to sound head to listen, no
    ringing. TR scope was entirely clear. (5" 2).
    Pilot and TDC now have target on course 135° T.,
    speed two knots. This is run-in. 300° T. Cam.
    sight to that course and set tritd closing range
    slowly.
    Pilot to bottle stations and made ready tubes 3,4
    5,6 forward and 8,9 and 10 aft. Had now decided
    to close to under 3000 yards give him four tor-
    pedocs and then turn away ringing stern tubes to
    beam and await developments.

(5) TACOSUR (A)

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2249 - Cans left to 290° T., target bearing was falling off in that direction. Target not yet sighted.
: 2253 - Started shooting forward with ranges starting at 2900 yards, target on course 135° T speed two knots and giving us a 25° port angle on bow. Pired a dive-vent spread of four torpedoes covering 100° of assumed target length 250 feet. (Range at which we picked up target indicated a DD or smaller escort). Depth was three feet.
: 2303 - All torpedoes miss - hard one distant ex-losion possibly end of run.
: 2312 - Secured from battle stations. We still have target on radar screen and will keep him in contact until dawn. Believe he may be sailboat and torpedoes passed under. At any rate did not feel justified in shooting more torpedoes.

February 4, 1945.
In contact with target in patrol area.
Reported shooting and results to "lounder by "SJ" radar.
: 0020 - Flounder has contact. Sent him message to the effect that that was our earlier target.
: 0150 - Flounder lost contact at same time we did.
: 0537 - Registered contact on target bearing 225° T., range 11,000 yards. Commenced closing berth. At a range of 9700 yards pip suddenly faded out and was not regained.
: 0555 - Submerged. At dawn no sign of target in periscope.
: 0750 - Distant faint echo ranging bearing 260° T. Closing beam slowly.
: 0805 - Echo ringing faded out.
: 0540 - Sighted float type plane bearing 270° T., range 5 miles. (AC # 3).
: 1120 - Faint echo ranging bearing 295° T., faded out 10 minutes later. Nothing sighted.
: 1617 - Point echo ranging again bearing 280° T., nothing sighted.
: 1730 - Unfired faded out.
: 1920 - Surfaced.
: 1920 - Had rendezvous with Floundor. Learned that she had sighted convoy that morning. Received new patrol station assignment off San Doi.

February 5, 1945.
In patrol area around Hon Doi.

(6) ENCOUNTER (A)

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2025-  Spoke Flounder.
: 2120-  Spoke Flasher.

February 9, 1945.
: 0614-  Submerged.
: 1150-53- 13 distant explosions.
: 1902-  Surfaced.

February 10, 1945.
: 0625-  Submerged.
: 1303-  Sighted flying boat carrier 250° T., range 7 miles.
: 1308-  At same time "JT" picked up screws bearing 300° T.,
: 1908-  Submerged.

February 11, 1945.
: 0125-  Aircraft have station northeast corner of area Dog-2.
: 1259-  Spoke Flounder.
: 1837-  Surfaced.

February 12, 1945.
: 0146-  Surface patrol in area D-2.
: 0240-  Spoke Flounder.
: 0640-  Submerged.
: 0738-  Went to test depth for "BTW" card.
: 1040-  Heard three distinct explosions.
: 1525-40-  Tan distant explosions.
: 1903-  Surfaced.
: 2030-  Intercepted Plounder's contact report. Set course
: 025° T at three angles: spd, chg, chg.
: 2050-  On fourth engine.

February 13, 1945.
: 0008-  Surface patrol at three engines: spd, course 025° T.
: 0052-  Interference on Aft - 176 max.
: 0008-  Tan contact on "SD" range 14 miles. Range closed
: 0008-  to 10 miles and slowly opened. Secured "JT" radar
: 0008-  in case plane was hostile on it. (AC "9").
: 0008-  Plane contact on "SD" range 6 miles. Hill sub-
: 0008-  merging received IFF impulse. (AC "10").
: 0008-  Surfaced.
: 0008-  Plane contact on "SD" range 22 miles. Padd out.
: 0008-  (A) "11").

(8)  ENCLOSURE (A)

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081C- [J]lan- contact on "SD" range 30 miles. Showing IFF. Range closed slowly to 5 miles but plain not sighted due heavy overcast once low ceiling. (A/C "12).
1545- [J]lan- contact on "SD" range 18 miles. Close in to 17 mi as and fade. (A/C "13).
2115- [S]pan- Flounder and roc- laid area assignment for 14th. ("estern half area B-ker - 8).
2322- [J]lan- contact on "SD" range 18 miles. Close to 7 miles at whic- time we submer- red. (A/C "14).

February 14, 1945.
Submerged for aircraft contact.
C007- Surf- ed - 11 el- er.
C050- Plane contact on "SD" range 19 miles, opened to 21 miles at faded. (A/C "15).
0335- Plane contact on "SD" range 14 miles, opened to 15 miles and faded. (A/C "16).

February 15, 1945.
Enroute area C-3.
0336- Spoke Bargall.
0631- Submerged for trim.
0653- Surfaced.
1042- Plane contact - sighted from bridge, float plane bearing 190° T., range 4 miles. Submerged.(A/C "17).
1908- Surfaced.

February 16, 1945.
Surf- e patrol off Toulon Cabir Island.
C028- [C]ub- [C]argo.
1425- Two distant ex- Ioslons possibly bombs.
1908- Surfaced.
2040- Spok- Cuit- rro on "SY".
2144- Plane radar contact bearing 330° T., range 6700 y-ris. This was also be- rine of Cuitarro's radar interference. Asked Cuitarro for a check range. Sh- replied"no e- net". St- tioned radar tracking party and came to northerly course to so- if bearings separated. (A/C "4).
2242- Finally got target by firing surf- ed fro- Cuitarro's "SY" interference and surf- ed to on- Per- neted the same as the on- we fired at on- Per- bury 3rd. His course was 160° T at a study sped of 4-5 knots. Closed him to 2800 y-ris, stopped and lowered a sound head to listen - no pining or screws. Believe target is a- silt- to broke off approach.

(9) [YCLOSURE(A)]

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17, 1945.
Surf. ac patrol off Ioulo Gambir Island.
C633- Submerged.
1858- Surf. acd.

: 18, 1945.
Surf. ac patrol off Ioulo Gambir Island.
C240- Spok Iago.
C631- Submerged.
1300- "I think one pt.trolling sailboat bearing 325° T.,
range 8000 yards. He is about 4 miles off the island.
1436- Echo ranging bearing 280° T.
1440- Sighted tops of two vessels bearing 307° T.,
range 14,000 yards, traced on course 170° T. spread
16 knots, could not close. Targets were DT type or
AT's. (30" 5').
1630- Sinh ed formation of 3 Nmll type bombers bearing
270° T., range 2 miles. (AC 16).
1907- Surf. ccd. Sent contact report to Flounder and Fargo
on area fire uncy.
2125- "S" cont. ct bearing 200° T., range 5050 yards,
started closing target.
2153- Closed range to 3200 yards and made out one sail-
boat, patrol motolling in moonlight. Avoided.
2357- I ade rnd.2vous with Flounder and large.

: 19, 1945.
Surf. ac patrol in northern part of area.
1150- "SD" cont. ct range 6 miles - submerged. (AC 19).
1245- Two distant aerial bombs.
1258- Surf. ccd.

: 20, 1945.
Surf. ac patrol in northern half of area.
C918- "SD" cont. ct. Two planes at 14 and 16 miles. No IFF.
Flanks closed to 10 miles so submerged. (AC 20).
1111- Surf. ccd.

: 21, 1945.
Surf. ac patrol in northern half of area.
0200- Departed area - set course for point ct 18°-30'N,
1120" to pass to Op control CTF 17.
1015- Several "SD" radar contacts all with IFF, ranges
10-19 miles. (AC 21).
1332- "SD" cont. ct at 20 miles, no IFF.
1342- Lost pip. (AC 22).

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1220- Slighted B-24 bearing 080° T., range 14 miles. "SD"
2025- Large alonside for transfer of mail and exchange of movies. Ill proceed in company to Saipan.
2300- Sent our serial three to CTG 17.7.

February 26, 1945.
Enroute Saipan in company with Fargo.
Sgt. Clocks ahead one hour to conform to zone - 9 time.
0620(I) Submerged for trim.
0649(I) Surfaced.

February 27, 1945.
Enroute Saipan with Fargo.
0925(I) Tarrot on "SD" radar, range 12 miles with IFF. Sighted plane momentarily and then lost it at range 14 miles.
(AO 32).

February 28, 1945.
Enroute Saipan with Fargo.
0623(I) Submerged for trim.
0644(I) Surfaced - proceeding on four engines.
1445(I) Plane contacts on "SD" at 9 miles showing IFF. (AO 33).
1500(I) Sighted westbound American Submarine bearing 165° T.
1735(I) Sighted westbound American Submarine bearing 095° T.
1751(I) Sighted another westbound submarine bearing 095° T.

March 1, 1945.
Enroute Saipan in company with Fargo.
0730(I) Loaded rendezvous with escort Y/S 321.
1555(I) Hooded starboard side to USS Lamprop in next alon side. Fulton. Set all clocks ahead one hour conforming to zone (-10) time. Received -66,000 gallons fuel oil and 1215 gallons lub oil.

Transferred to following man to submarine Division 81 Helip Car from medical treatment.

STONE, L. L., 300 85 99, 1011, U.S. Navy.
RED, U.C., 274 79 06, 0620, U.S. Navy.
W.I.T.T., N.S., 285 36 87, U.S.N.R.

Received the following man from same activity as replacements:
WALTER, J.F., 706 38 53, 1011, U.S.N.R.
MORICE, J.F., 825 22 48, U.S.N.R.

(12) INCLUSIVE (A)

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201 FIDENTIAL
: (H) ATTACK DTA
: U.S.S. HAKI(SS256) TORPEDO ATTACK NO 1 TATROL NO 8
: Time 2253(H) Date 3 Feb 1945 Lat. 12°-54.4'N Lon. 109°-32.5'E

Target Data - Damage Initiated
Description: Unidentified. Night was rainy with visibility 800-1000 yards and target was not sighted. Assumed small because of close detecting range.

Ship(s): Sunk: None.
Ship(s) Damaged or 1-0-bably Sun.: None.
Damage Detrmined By:
Target Draft 6-8' Course 125 Speed 2 Range 2900 (Assumed)

Own Ship Data
Speed 4 Course 291.5 Depth Surface Angle 60

Fire Control and Torpedo Data
Type Attack: This was a night surface attack. The single target was
    picked up at a range of 10,200 yards, and tracked for
    over an hour to get definite data. A 4 torpedo diver-
    gant spread to cover 1000 of a 250 foot target length.
    Depth set was 3 feet. All torpedoes were observed to
    run hot straight and normal. To explosions were heard
    by the time torpedoes should have reached target but
    one possible end of run explosion was heard 10 minutes
    after firing. Target was hit at 5,000 yards and was
    continued. Courses appeared erratic but ranges still
    indicated about 2 knots speed. Possibility of target
    being shelled did not warrant further expenditure
    of torpedoes. While tracking, a sound head was lowered
    but was unable to pick up any screws or echo ranging.

(14) STATION (A)

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15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Date: 14 Feb: 14 Feb:15 Feb: 18 Feb: 19 Feb:20 Feb: 21 Feb
Time(How) 0050 0335 1042 1630 1150 0918 1015
Position Lat. 14-00N:14-27N 14-02N 13-36N 14-23.8 14-27.9 15-49N
U Long: 11C-345:11C-39T:11C3-32T:109-30T:110-19T:110-9.3:109-59
Sweed 9 9 9 2 8 8 9
Course 010 010 200 090 030 180 000
Trim Surf Surf Surf Per Surf Surf Surf
Minutes Since: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 3D Search: 1 1 1 3 1 2 2
Number 1 1 1 3 1 2 2
Type Unident:Indent: Petite Nelles Unident:Unident:Unident
Probable Miss. Pat. Pat. Pat. Unk. Unk. Unk.
How Contacted R R Bridge: F R R R
Initial Range 19 mi 14 mi 4 mi 8 mi 6 mi 14&16mi&19mi
Alive Angle 2° 1° 1° 1° 1° 1° 1°
Range & Rel
Biv. of Plane
Win It Det:NT
Submarine ND ND ND ND ND ND
(State 3 3 3 3 2 2 2
Sea: (Beaufort: 020 020 030 270 000 340 350
(Direct(Rel
Visibility(mi): 7 mi 8 mi 7 mi 35 mi 25 mi 10 mi 15 mi
Height
Clouds(in Ft. 2000 1500 1500 3000 3500 2000 2500
Percent
Overcast: 90 90 100 75 100 80 100

— page 290 —
24 Feb: 24 Feb 25 Feb: 27 Feb: 28 Feb:
Date: 0855: 2146: 1200: 0925: 1445:
UB: Long.: 118-148: 121-073: 124-26E: 134-15: 140-42E:
S: 12: 14: 13.7: 15: 15:
R: 065: 095: 085: 120: 118:
N: Surf: Surf: Surf: Surf: Surf:
S: Minutes Since: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0:
Last SD Search: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0:
Number: 3: 1: 1: 1: 1:
Type: Unident: Unident: B-24: Unident: Unident:
A: A-robable Miss.: Unk: Jat: Fat: Fat: Unk:
R: How Contacted: R: R: Bridge: R: R:
R: Initial Range: 18-16-12: 5 mi: 14 mi: 18 mi: 9 mi:
A: Elev. Angle: ---: ---: 2°: ---: ---:
T: Range & Rel.:
    Er. of Plane:
    Then It Detected:
    - submarine: ND: ND: ND: ND: ND:
(State: 3: 2: 3: 2: 4:
Sea: (Seafurcr): (Direct(Rel: 090: 100: 000: 120: 320:
Visibility(mi): 5 mi: 15 mi: 30 mi: 15 mi: 30 mi:
(Height: 2000: 3000: 2000: 2000: 5000:
Clo.ds(in Ft.):
    (Iercent: 98: 10: 15: 99: 20:
    (Cvera.st: ---: 000: ---: ---: ---:
    (Pr(Rel): ---: 090: ---: ---: ---:
1Q6n: (angle: ---: 090: ---: ---: ---:
(Jer III: ---: 090: ---: ---: ---:

(21) ENCLOSURE (A)

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1. U.S.S. H.B.(SS256)
   - 2. BICTH TAR PATROL

Main Storage Battery(Cont'd):
During the entire run the total voltage has been satisfactory, averaging 351 volts. The individual cell voltage was maintained high averaging 2.65 with the forward battery slightly higher than the after battery. Finishing rate was boosted to 450 amperes at the beginning of this patrol.

(1) RADIO:
Reception and transmission between this unit and VIXO were normal. All messages were received and no trouble was experienced in realising VIXO. Transmission to VIXO were made on the second harmonic of the primary ship to shore circuit. While guarding the "Tiger" on schedule after reporting to CIF 17 considerable fadings and atmospheric interference was not. At times the reception was blanked out on all harmonics. No particular trouble occurred in voicing the Central tactical shore stations. By using the AFR detector receiver, tuned to the VTR band in use, the effective VHF working range was found to be readily increased. The VHF equipment gave no trouble.

(1') RADAR:
Operation of the C.J.A radar during this patrol was good with normal ranges being obtained. Less than one hour "out of commission" time was necessary while on the surface. Normal tube and crystal replacements were needed. A source of great trouble proved to be a leaking F-F system, probably due to improperly seated gaskets. Open-ink and inspection of these gaskets was not advisable while at sea. The trouble was somewhat remedied by draining, followed by a fresh air rinse, and drying with a blower. Due to this leak, per operation was not available. New type reflector is excellent against aircraft contact etc. of this type being more numerous. Maximum range was increased to 35,000 yards. The new echo box, installed during the last refit proved invaluable not only for lining up the current, but for showing troubles long before they reached serious proportions.

(24) INCLOSURE (A)

— page 296 —
72
: 59
: 69
: 8
: 2

(U.S.S. HAKO (SS256)
SIGHTING TACTICAL
(R) PHONOGRAM: FULL USED:
Fremantle to area
In area
Area to Saipan
Saipan to Pearl Harbor

(Miles
1949
6902
2440
4146

Gallons
15,970
56,978
31,755
51,740

(S) DURATION:
Days enroute to area
Days in area
Days enroute to base (Saipan)
Days enroute Saipan to Pearl
Days submerged

(T) FACTORS OF DURATION: EQUAL RATING:
To base (Saipan)
Torpedoes
18
17,600
12 days
14 days

(U) INTRODUCTION OF ENEMY RADAR EQUIPMENT:
The only enemy radar transmission noted (excluding aircraft radar) was the early warning station for aircraft on Nusa
Besar Island at the souten entrance to Lombok Strait. Since
the characteristics of this station are well known, no de-
scription is given in this report.

(27) PHOENIX (A)

— page 297 —
15-103/AL6-3
Serial: (015)
FIRST ENCODER: 1 to USS HAKI (Ninth Patrol)
From: The Administrative Commander, Submarine Division
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR.
(2) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
(3) The Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKE (SS256) EIGHTH WAR PATROL - Comments on.

1. The Eighth War Patrol of the U.S.S. HAKE was conducted in the South China Sea off Indo-China, commencing on January 12, 1945 and terminated on March 13, 1945. Thirty-five days were spent in the area, twenty-five submerged.

2. This patrol was characterized by lack of targets, monotony, one unsuccessful torpedo attack, one flotter mine detonated by 20th fire and non-productive life guard duty. The only attack was made on February 3, 1945, a single target was picked up on the 30th, 1200 yards; tracking indicated a target speed of about 2 knots. The HAKE stopped but no screws heard on the sound gear. Night surface attack was made at a range of 2900 yards, 13 degree track, zero gyro angle, depth set 3 feet, four mark 23 and 14 torpedoes in high power fired with a total spread of 2 degrees, all four missed. The Commander Officer believes that the target was a sailboat and that the torpedoes ran under him.

3. The remarks under (J) anti-Submarine measures and Evasive Tactics, give further indication that Jap planes home on our Sd though their receiver on 10 Cds is apparently not very directional.

4. The HAKE arrived clean and shipshape. She now goes to West Coast Navy Yard Overhaul.

5. The Administrative Division Commander congratulates the Commander, Officer, Officers and Crew upon the completion of this arduous patrol and regrets that the Japs did not see fit to furnish torpedo targets.

— page 298 —
11/1/45
Serial: 0223
17 March 1945.

SUBJECT: SUBMARINE SQUADRON FOUR
USS HURT (SS-50) - Report of Eighth Patrol.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR.
To: T. Commander-in-Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Force, PACIFIC FLEET, administration.
    (2) The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. I.C.IFIC FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. HURT (SS-50) - Report of Eighth Patrol.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of the
administrative Commander, Submarine Division ONE HUNDRED THREE.

2. The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers and crew of the U.S.S. HURT upon completion of this patrol.

J.R. C. Kagan
V. O'REGAN

— page 299 —
12-10(A)/A16-3(18) SUBLIE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET Ca Serial 0583 Care of Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, California, 21 March 1945.

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to CAKE Report of Eighth War Patrol. CC SUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 692 U.S.S. HAKI - RIGHT 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. HAKI (SS256) - Report of Eighth War Patrol (12 January to 13 March 1945).

1. The eighth war patrol of the HAKI, under the command of Commander F. E. Hayler, U.S. Navy, was conducted in the South China Sea off of Indo-China in areas under the operational control of the Commander Task Force SUBLIE-ONE.

2. Despite thorough area coverage contacts were very scarce. One night surface torpedo attack was made on an identified target, but unfortunately no hits were obtained. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, wishes the HAKI better hunting next patrol.

3. Award of Submarine Combat Insignia for this patrol is not authorized.

TERRILL CO STICK.

DISTRIBUTION:
(CC_Delete Reports)
CC_Link
CTO
CIC
CICpac
CTOR
CTOR
ACICPO
CC_servpac
CIC_Clant
Co_subs_Clant
S/M School, NL
CO, S/M Base, PH
Co_sopac
Co_ovespac
Co_subsowespac
CTR 71.9
Comorpac
Co_subspac
Co_subspacAd
(2)
(1)

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33256/16-3
Serial: 145

DECLASSIFIED
Trial: 1

From: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander submarine division 43.
       (2) The Commander submarine squadron 10.
       (3) The Commander submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
       (4) The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HALE (33 256), Report of Ninth War Patrol.

Encl: (A) Subject report.
       (B) Track Chart (Conusue).

1. Enclosure (A), covering the Ninth War Patrol of this vessel conducted in the BULGARIA area during the period 6 August 1945 to 12 August 1945 is forwarded herewith.

F. E. HYLER

DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY: OP-24-22
DATE: 5/26/47

DECLASSIFIED

— page 302 —
3.3.3. EAGLE, report of Ninth air Force.

(A) PROLOGUE (Continued)

On July 20 after an excellent air training period under the supervision of Captain Roy J. Benson, L.N., Combat Unit 4, departed Pearl Harbor for assignment, stopped off in vicinity of Ake Island to perform lifeguard duties for carrier-based aircraft on 1 August 1945. All planes returned safely so justified our presence by closing beach to 4000 yards and exercising 5 inch gun crew with 16 rounds of high-accuracy incendiary ammunition. (See section H for details of gun action.)

Arrived Saipan, Iarinnas, on 6 August 1945. Loaded in next longitude 103°R10°, received a hearty welcome, fuel, lube, stores and voyage repairs.

(B) MARITIME

The following is a list of officers and PO's attached:

| Officer | Rank | Total | AR RATINGS |
||------|||
| H. YLAR, F. D. | Comdr. | 10 | 1 |
| SOMARDO, J. R. | Lieut. (joe) | 1 | 1 |
| H. L. P. | Lieut. (joe) | 1 | 1 |
| H. T. R. | Lt (joe) | 3 | 3 |
| T. A. B. | Lt (joe) | 3 | 3 |
| H. Y. L. G. R. | Lt (joe) | 5 | 5 |
| B. Y. D. R. | Lt (joe) | 6 | 6 |
| H. T. G. R. | Lt (joe) | 7 | 7 |
| H. T. G. R. | Lt (joe) | 9 | 9 |
| H. T. G. R. | Lt (joe) | 11 | 11 |
| H. T. G. R. | Lt (joe) | 3 | 3 |
| H. T. G. R. | Lt

— page 303 —
1400(h) L.destroy from alongside U.S. OIC in Tampo Harbor, Saipan, karianes for IINNI war patrol in accordance with Commander Task Force 17 Opdrl 104-49, then clear or list joined up with GMBL/T end ascent, PC 1149 an set course or safety line.

16:00(1) I.ade trim dive.
15:00(1) I.ade trim dive.
23:00(1) Entered Joint Zone and set course 310°T. During night led numerous contacts with friendly surface and aircraft.

9 August 1945

Annotate patrol station.
Position 170-51°N 1420-50°E.
Set all ships clocks back one hour conforming to zone minutes 9 time. (all times Item.)
Made quick dive for trim.
Surfaced. During night contacted numerous friendly aircraft on 30.

10 August 1945

Annotate patrol station.
Position 210-15°N 139°-30°E.
Made trim dive.
Surfaced.

11 August 1945

Annotate patrol station.
Position 260-01°N 139°-36°E.
Made trim dive.
Surfaced.
Sighted friendly destroyer on horizon.
Exchanged calls with Lts. (D3) (D3).
Received lists of station assignment for 12. Must and further instructions. acknowledged with 12. series one.

12 August 1945

Annotate patrol station.
Radar contact bearls. 450° range 730 yards.
Interference resembles 0.
Sighted target from brigade - submarine. This was probably L.N. litho. in no comunication was established.

-3- (A)

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1200
1730
1742
2353

13 August 1945

Annotate patrol station.
Position 32-05°N 134°-51°E.
Made trim dive.
Surfaced.
Scattered pickings up enemy radar on AR.
Ships raised through no. 1 hit. (See order countermeasures.)
Picked up 1gnd on 3d (southern tip of Jukoku bearing 003°T range 36 miles.

14 August 1945

Patrolling in area.
Made quick dive for submerged patrol 13 miles off Tosaiki Hama. Sea is glassy, visibility poor with surface haze.
Position 31-46°N 131°-45°E.
Surfaced.
Spoke STREET.

15 August 1945

Made quick dive when aircraft contact showing no IFF closed to 5 miles. Heard him calling us on VHF as we went under.
Surfaced.
Made quick dive east of San Sak.
Position 32-27°N 132°-04°S.
Surfaced.
Spoke PITFISH.
Strong AR signals at 74 and 96 kts.

16 August 1945

In patrol area.
Received new station assignment - proceedings.
Steaming in 10 mile s. Ure round assigned point.
Position 32-05°N 132°33°E.
Set course 140°T for joint zone m. Iiday, in accordance with CRF 17.1

— page 305 —
17 August 1945

Enroute: 1510 signal on AAF radar, thrusters on.
0220 Position 29°50'11"N 135°15'2".
Reversed course - head to station in
coordinate. Initials: 1707
Trim dive.
1725 Surfaced.
1615 Kester gyro again out of con. mission.
2100 Compass back in con.ision.

16 August 1945

I: 0352
J: 0830
O: 0910
L: 1015
1200
Position 31°-35'1"N 132°43'8".
During afternoon closed southern tip of Okinawa
to 13 miles. Could not see out the 11th house on
Okino Shima. We were probably sighted since on
turning south again we picked up strong 15°10'
interference on AAF. Aqle was steady on all
the time although no 3D contact was made.

19 August 1945

0935
K: 1200
Position 31°-36'1"N 132°35'8".
H: 1200
K: 1200
Position 31°-36'1"N 132°35'8".
H: 1200
K: 1200
H

— page 306 —
21 August 1945
1200 Position 32°-14'N 132°-35'E.
1415 Sighted Jap flat plane at range of about 7 miles.
He closed to 5 miles and went on about his business.
1800 SD contact on unidentified plane at 10 miles. No
plane closed to 5 miles at which time it was at, that
headin for us. Lookout thinks its a fake so dive
to 90 feet in case the Japs are. Report has not
been received this far south.
1907 Surfaced.

22 August 1945
1200 Position 31°-46'N 131°-57'E.
2304 Sf has a plane at 5 miles - no IFF.
2306 Plane closed to 3 miles - submerged.
2342 Surfaced.

23 August 1945
0100 Sighted red glow on bench bearing 040°T.
1200 Position 32°-10'N 132°-38'E.

24 August 1945
1200 Position 31°-52'N 132°-02'E.
1628 Submerged for trim.
1703 Surfaced.
Numerous friendly aircraft passing overhead both
day and night.

25 August 1945
1200 Position 32°-32'N 133°-07'E.

26 August 1945
0807 Sighted two ships bearing 010°T range 13000 yards
hull down (SCB).
1000 Targets tracking on 070°T speed 6 knots. They are
small two-masted luggers or sampans flying Japanese
flag. Closed and looked them over - no evidence
of hostility or flight. As a matter of fact the
00D of the landing ship was very polite - bowing
to us several times and waving.
1200 Position 32°-52'N 133°-35'E.
1332 Developed full ground in fl main motor. Stopped
sterboard sheft and connected investigation.
(See section h for details.)
1417 Sighted three more Jap sampans from bridge bearing
287°T range 10,000 yards (SO/2).

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27 August 1945
1200 Position 32°-51'N, 133°-53'E.
28 August 1945
0839 Submerged for trim.
0918 Surfaced.
1200 Position 32°-35'N 1°3'-09'E.

29 August 1945
0010 Moved into PILOTFISH. 2-0.
0650 Sited submarine on horizon bearing 035°T.
0710 Spoke PILOTFISH.
Durn: remained of day remained in vicinity of Sitiono Missaki light. PILOTFISH reported many flotating mines in this area and it was decided to wait until monrisse before proceeding to rendezvous position.
1200 Position 33°-14'N 135°-51'E.
1456 Submerged for trim.
1525 Surf: cod.
2230 Set course for rendezvous.

30 August 1945
Enroute rendezvous in company with PILOTFISH.
0800 Arrived on station.
1200 Position 34°-00'N 137°-35'E.
1317 Sighted destroyer on horizon, bearing 136°T
    changed course to close.
1325 Spoke USS. HAN (DD568)
1400 Set course 115°T.

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1945, report of Ninth war Patrol.

31 August 1945

Underway enroute Tokyo Bay in company with R.A. and PILOTFISH.

0527
lade rendezvous with remaining submarines comprising "Benny's Peacemakers".
0476
Entered Tokyo Bay.
1120
boarded in nest port side of PROTUS.
During stay in fully Bey received fuel and minor voyage repairs from PROTUS.

2 officers and 27 enlisted personnel reported board for transportation to Pearl Harbor.

Se.ter.ber 3, 1945 to Sept.ber 12, 1945

T.S. period was spent enroute Tokyo Bay to Pearl Harbor, T. H. in company with "Benny's Peacemakers". On 5. te.ber 7, 1945 a. long. date hauled clear of formation and set course for Midway in accordance with despatch order from ComSubFec for transfer of emergency route appendicitis case. Arriving midway on 5. te.ber 8, 1945 a. long. a. to and transferred DFLLR, 1. lubr L., 1. (L.O.L.), 67 02 00, USAR to USS GARFISH for treatment. Underway on same day for Pearl Harbor arriving 12, 1945.

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1. USS. Hail, Report of Ninth War Patrol.

(C) WATHER

Weather in general was good throughout patrol, with
state 2-3 seas from North and Northeast. Visibility was
excellent. The only storm experienced was on 25 August 1945.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION

Tidal currents were found as charted and predicted
in sailing directions. Between Bungo Suido and Tosi Isaki a
consistent set of 045°T-050°T and drift of 2-3 knots was encountered.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

No navigational lights were observed burning although
lighthouses seemed in no way modified, until cessation of
hostilities.

Daily star sights were obtained and supplemented
by Loran lines from Station 4H4 and radar cuts on the beach.

(F) SHIP CONTACTS

| No. | DATE  | L.T.-LONG | TYPE | INITIAL COARSE RANGE | SPEED | HOLD CONTACTED | RATINGS |
|-----|-------||------||-------|||
| 1. | 0802(I) | 32°35'N 2 | 12000 | 070            | P     |               |        |
|     | 8/26   | 133°10'S 3 | 10000 | 040            | 3D    |               |        |
| 2. | 1417(I) | 31°57'N 3 | 10000 | 040            | 3D    |               |        |
|     | 8/26   | 132°45'E 3 | 10000 | 040            | 3D    |               |        |

(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS

Very few enemy aircraft were contacted on only one
actually identified - the float plane on 21 August 1945.
Curtailment of enemy air activity was expected and realized.
Only one of the night contacts was preceeded by /F/ warning.
Bright moonlight may have accounted for this although possible
now radar or direction finding equipment is indicated.

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1013L  DATE: 1 Jan 1945  LAT: 19°16.5'N LONG: 166°22'E
    TARGET DATA: --DMUGE INFLICTED
    DANGER: Unknown.

DETAILS OF ACTION

During the hull between strikes and at a time when surface craft were clear of range, closed northwest beach of take to range of 4000 yards, turned north-eastward to parallel reef and at 1013(L) opened fire with 5"/25 gun. . .t about the 4th salvo return fire from shore batteries was obsrvd both from automatic weapons and larger guns. The Jap gunners opened up short but rapidly improved and straddled us on about their 5th salvo. Judging by the size of the splashes the guns were probably 88". . .tometric fire was sporadic and inaccurate. On being straddled, turned away to open range, but maintained continuous rapid fire with 4x4 per second to be pillbox installations on the beach. . .overall sloops were obsrvd to land close to point of cim, one of which started a medium sized fire. . .return fire from beach continued until range opened to 6200 yards. At this range all enemy sloops were short. . .munition expended:

5"/25 HC 13
HEI 5

(I) MINES

No mines were sighted nor was any enemy mining activity observed.

(J) -ANTI-SUBMARINE MINE DANGER: EXPLOSION T.CRITICS

Over than enemy aircraft no anti-submarine activity was encountered.

We followed an established procedure of continuous use of SD-5 radar day and night, laying it off intervals of from thirty seconds to one and one-half minutes.

On one occasion we had indications that a plane was using our SJ for homing. Searing it apparently failed his plans for he drifted slowly away after circling us at about 12 miles.

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1. U.S.S. H.I.E. (U.S.S. H.I.E. Report of Ninth War Patrol.)
   (k) MAJOR DEFECTS: 1. ID D.M.A.G.
   Master gyro compass.

On August 18, 1945 the follow-up system of the master gyro compass developed a jerky motion. Investigation revealed a burned out follow-up motor. The follow-up had was removed and thoroughly checked on all contacts, brushes, gearing and speed correction mechanism.

On restricting and after settling, the repeaters still had the jerky motion which was traced to faulty sensitivity control. This was corrected by replacement of the O.C. rectifier tubes. The compass acted normally for a period of about twelve hours at which time the gyro transmitters showed symptoms of phantom overload. This condition persisted during systematic check to determine the defective repeater. No defects were found in the repeater circuit but the overload condition disappeared after a hour. Complete electrical check up of follow-up system will be necessary on arrival port.

/1 Main Motor

On August 26, 1945, this taking daily ground readings, the armature circuit of this motor showed a ground of 3.0 volts. This short was secured and located with the jockey lever at a counteract propeller drag. The ground was located in the brush ridges. Visual inspection revealed no film impregnated with carbon dust covering the rigging. This film was removed with a cloth and the ground cleared. The operation required 14 hours at the end of which time the motor was put back in commission subject to visual inspection every 15 minutes.

Severe sparking developed after 12 hours after the end of the motor and short again was secured. Inspection revealed the same conditions as were found previously. The heaviest concentration of oil being on the top of the rigging, indications were such that the oil probably entered via the cooling air. The shield over the baffles above the blower on the after end of the motor was removed and oil was discovered on the bottom of the cooler and a gummy substance on the baffles.

Ten days previous to the casualty the star in the port lug oil system to the motor bearings became clogged. This caused an increase in pressure on the starboard side and ceaselessly freed oil through the after bearing into the impeller and up into the cooler.

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1. USS H.L.K. report of Ninth War Patrol.
   (0) DENSITY L. YEES
   No unusual density layers or b: thythorn graph
   phonomena were encountered.
   (P) HEALTH, FOOD AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
   Food was adequate and well prepared. H:bit:bility
   was normal.

D.L.G.N.S.  D.S. LOST
Cstarrhi:1  Favor 2
Cstarrhi:1  Favor 2
TOT.L  L

D.I.G.N.S.  NO. C.3.3.3
TONSILLITIS 3
BOILS, multiple 1
BOILS 1
CONF. TIPATION 7
RING WORM 3
C.T.R.R.H.L. FAVER 1
CYST, Sebaceous Infected 1
multiple 1
L.CER.TION, Right Foot 1
(Three stitches) 1
L.CER.TION, Index Finger 1
Right Hand 1
L.CER.TION, Left Foot 1
(Two stitches) 1
L.CER.TION, Left Hand 1
L.CER.TION, Right Side of Face 1
(Three stitches) 1
BRASIONS, Right leg 1
CONJUNCTIVITIS 1
MIGRA IN, Head ache 1
CYST, Pyelincal Infected 1
TONGUS, Foot 1
IMPETIGO CONTAGIOSA 2
G.STRITIS 1
CONTUSION, Left Foot 1
CONTUSION, Index Finger 1
Right Hand 1
SA: SIBLING, (severe) 1

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21
73
55
64
17

| Date | Time | Location | Personnel |
|------|------|||
| 19   | 0342  | 35-12N   | 1        |
| 23,000| 125-45E |          | 2        |

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U.S.S. HAKE, REPORT OF NINTH WAR PETROL
(U) RADAR COUNTERMEASURES:
Intercepts of enemy signals:
| Date | Time | Position | Lat. | Long. | Rate | PW | Remarks |
|------|------||------|-------|------|----||
| 8/13/45 | 1800 | 133°25'8" | 32°10'N | 151 | 70 | 6 | Intermittent |
| 8/13/45 | 1900 | 133°25'2" | 32°10'N | 161 | 500 | 18 | Steady |
| 8/13/45 | 2000 | 133°25'2" | 32°10'N | 98 | 7 | steady |
| 8/13/45 | 2100 | 133°00'2" | 32°30'N | 76 | 500 | 40 | steady |
| 8/13/45 | 2215 | 132°50'2" | 32°50'N | 200 | 5 | short duration |
| 8/13/45 | 2000 | 132° | 32°50'N | 2 | 2 | slow enemy jamming |
| 8/13/45 | 2312 | 132° | 32°40'N | 158 | 2 | double pulse |
| 8/14/45 | 0125 | 131°20'E | 32°21'N | 159 | 750 | 8 | none |
| 8/14/45 | 0125 | 131°20'E | 32°21'N | 137 | 7 | none |
| 8/14/45 | 1900 | 131°08'E | 32°52'N | 60 | 1500 | 4 | double pulse |
| 8/14/45 | 1900 | 131°08'E | 32°52'N | 75 | 500 | 30 | steady |
| 8/14/45 | 2305 | 131°40'E | 33°51'N | 161 | 4 | |
| 8/15/45 | 0155 | 131°30'E | 33°42'N | 170 | 6 | 5 second sweep |
| 8/15/45 | 0410 | 131°17'E | 33°05'N | 165 | 500 | 4 | slow sweep |
| 8/15/45 | 0420 | 131°17'E | 33°05'N | 98 | 500 | 30 | slow sweep |
| 8/15/45 | 2200 | 131°18'E | 31°37'N | 180 | 250 | 8 | steady |
| 8/17/45 | 0155 | 131°58'E | 30°55'N | 352 | 1000 | 7 | steady |
| 8/17/45 | 0210 | 131°58'E | 30°55'N | 285 | 1200 | |
| 8/19/45 | 2000 | 133°58'E | 30°28'N | 157 | 500 | 11 | slow sweep |
| 8/19/45 | 2000 | 133°58'E | 30°28'N | 163 | 425 | 11 | slow sweep |
| 8/19/45 | 2100 | 133°58'E | 30°30'N | 98 | 180 | 13 | slow sweep |

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43/16-3
Serial: N0114
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
FIRST ENDORSEMENT TO
CO, USS HAKE Report of
HMYH War Patrol, Ser. 14,5,
dated 12 September 1945.

From: The Administrative Commander Submarine Division FORTY-THREE,
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Squadron TEN.
(2) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, Administration.
(3) The Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAKE (SS256) - Report of NINTH War Patrol.

1. The NINTH War Patrol of the U.S.S. HAKE, under the command of Commander F. E. HAYLEY, U. S. Navy, was conducted enroute to and in Empire waters off the south coast of HONSHU. This patrol was of fifty-four (54) days duration, seventeen (17) of which were spent on station.

2. While enroute PEARL HARBOR to SAIPAN, HAKE was ordered to perform lifeguard duties for a carrier air strike at WAKE ISLAND on 1 August 1945. All planes returned safely to their carriers. During a lull between strikes, HAKE took the opportunity to bombard the northwest beach of WAKE ISLAND at close range. Her fire was returned by the shore batteries. Although straddled HAKE was landed on the surface and continued the bombardment withdrawing beyond range of the shore guns. Several hits were absorbed in the target area, one of which started a medium sized fire.

3. The order to cease firing, on 15 August, found HAKE on lifeguard station off southern HONSHU. She remained on station until proceeding to TOKYO to witness the surrender ceremonies, arriving in TOKYO BAY on 31 August. This period was uneventful.

4. The Administrative Division Commander wishes to congratulate the commanding officer, officers and crew of the HAKE upon the completion of this well conducted patrol and well executed shore bombardment. It is fitting that HAKE could attend the surrender ceremonies in TOKYO BAY.

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11/jhc
FC5-10/A16-3
Serial: (0312)
CONFIDENTIAL

SECOND ENCRYPTION TO
U.S.S. HALE (SS256) -
Report of War Patrol
Number Nine.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron TEN.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Force, PACIFIC FLIGHT,
    Administration.
    (2) The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. PACIFIC FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. HALE (SS256) - Report of War Patrol Number
    Nine.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of the Commander Submarine Division FORTY-THREE.

2. The Squadron Commander congratulates the Commander-in-Chief officers and crew of the U.S.S. HALE upon the successful completion of that vessel's Ninth War Patrol.

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1/2-10(a)/ SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
A16-3(18)
Serial 02370
CO FIDELITY
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
H.M.S. Report of
Ninth War Patrol.
CONSIDERATION TO REPORT NO. (S21)
U.S.S. H.M.S. - WILSON MARINE FORCE.

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. H.M.S. (S256) - Report of Ninth War Patrol
(8 August to 12 September 1945.)

1. The ninth war patrol of the U.S.S. H.M.S. was conducted in the approaches to the Bungo Suido.

2. Enroute to advance base from which she was to depart on patrol H.M.S. briefly performed lifeguard duty, off the island. Fortunately there was no call for her services as such. The air strike completed H.M.S. seized the opportunity to harass the doomed garrison on that island by a bombardment which was opposed by fairly accurate but ineffectual fire from shore batteries. No enemy shipping was sighted nor was there any opportunity to effect rescue. Enemy anti-submarine measures were non-existent. On occasion after cessation of hostilities, H.M.S. dived to avoid unidentified aircraft only one of which was definitely identified as enemy and that made no overt move.

3. The award of the submarine combat insignia for this patrol is not authorized.

4. H.M.S. was a member of the group which represented the submarine force at the formal capitulation of Japan, a well-credited reward for her excellent combat record.

5. The Commander submarine force, Pacific Fleet, congratulates the commanding officer, officers, and men of the H.M.S. on the completion of this patrol during which enemy installations on Take Island were destroyed.

G. C. CHITTA, Chief of staff.

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