U.S.S. BARB (SS-220) — war patrol report SS-220_BARB_Part1.pdf

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1942, USS BARB (SS-22), Atlantic Coast.

USS BARB (SS-22) was built by the Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut, where she was launched, 2 April 1942, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Charles A. Dunn, wife of Rear Admiral Charles A. Dunn, USN. The ship was placed in commission, 19 June 1942, when Commander J.R. Waterman, USN, assumed command. BARB conducted training out of Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut and in September 1942, was assigned to the newly formed Submarine Squadron FIFTY.

In October 1942, BARB, with other submarines of Squadron FIFTY, steamed to the northwest coast of Africa. On her first patrol, BARB conducted reconnaissance and furnished weather information to the fleet, prior to, and during the invasion of North Africa. On 7 November 1942, she landed seven Army scouts on the beaches of Safi, preparatory to the invasion on 8 November 1942. After this operation, she steamed to Rosesteath, Scotland and conducted her next four war patrols out of that base in the Bay of Biscay and areas off Norway and North Iceland, and later in the mid-Atlantic. Her fifth war patrol was completed on 1 July 1943, and BARB steamed to the Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, arriving 24 July 1943. After brief overhaul, she departed New London for the Pacific, arriving at Pearl Harbor in September 1943.

BARB departed Pearl Harbor, 30 September 1943, on her sixth war patrol. On 19 October 1943, she closed a passenger-cargo vessel escorted by two destroyers. Intermittent rain squalls greatly reduced visibility of the target and at daybreak, she was forced to abandon surface chase and regain contact at periscope depth. In position for attack, BARB made ready to fire her bow tubes when the target swung sharply to port, leaving BARB still seeking her first kill. Three mornings later, BARB intercepted another freighter and twice commenced approach for surface attack, but each time Japanese planes sent her for the depths and finally she was forced to give up the chase. On the night of 29 October 1942, BARB fired four torpedoes at an overlapping target of a four-ship convoy, scoring two hits on a cargo ship and obtaining one hit on another. However, a sinking could not be confirmed. BARB returned to Pearl Harbor on 26 November and on 2 December, sailed for overhaul in the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, returning to Pearl Harbor, 25 February 1944.

On 2 March 1944, BARB departed Pearl Harbor on her seventh war patrol which was conducted west of the Marianas in the Guam-Truk-Saipan shipping lanes and to the east of Formosa. On 24 March 1944, an enemy plane sighted BARB on the surface and dropped several bombs which caused little damage except shatter a few light bulbs. On 28 March, off Rasa Island (Okino Daito Shima), cargo ship FUKUSEI MARU, 2,219 tons, was tracked for four hours because of her unusual actions. Shortly before midnight, three torpedoes were fired into her, each hitting. A loud explosion and a shower of sparks followed the second

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35-220 (3-220)
As BARD passed her at 680 yards, the enemy opened fire with her midships guns without success. At a range of 1,900 yards, BARD fired 3 stern torpedoes, scoring three hits, one of which must have touched off the target's magazine for cargo ship CHIHATA MARU, 1,161 tons, blew sky high (46°-58'N, 151°-20'E). On 13 June 1944, BARD fired her final two stern torpedoes, sinking passenger-cargo TAKASHIMA MARU, 5,533 tons (53°-47'N, 112°-20'E). The enemy escorted with a series of 38 depth charges but BARD escaped, having dropped a fire galleon can of oil over the side to give the escort a target for his depth charges when daylight came. BARD departed her patrol area 28 June, enroute to Midway, arriving 5 July 1944.

By rcv the U.S. submarine force had steadily grown to a point where bold rock jets attacks, winking out static convoy, were replacing the strikes launched by single submarines. Accordingly, on her ninth war patrol, BARD with QUARTERFISH and TUNNY, formed Task Group 17-7. Departing Pearl Harbor on 4 August, the attack group conducted wolf pack tactics with a destroyer while enroute to Midway, arriving 9 August. On 10 August 1944, the submarines departed Midway for Guadalcanal, a scouting line at intervals of 20 miles. BARD completed passage of LUCKY Fools route. The company with QUARTERFISH and TUNNY, BARD took part in a joint operation on 31 August. The jack, later joined by a second submarine attack group, converged upon a heavy Japanese convoy in the Luzon Straits. Before BARD had time to attack, QUARTERFISH had already done a commendable job on a tanker. BARD found herself looking down the throat of the port and center column of the convoy, raising her periscope in time to see the trailing escort 3,000 yd. However, a submarine zigzagged a torpedo on constant bearing and the periscope was retracted in order to let it pass overhead if it came by. Two more explosions were heard and the convoy began to change course to the east, coming into position for BARD. These torpedoes were fired at overlapping ships, scoring a hit on a tanker and two on a freighter. Although BARD was in action during the entire previous night and under attack during most of the day, the crew took 45-minute catnaps in shifts rather than give up pursuit of the punkly convoy. After a five-hour submerged chase, she came within range of a cargo vessel with two sub-chaser escorts on her quarter. At this crucial moment, BARD encountered a frecklish anti-submarine weapon - a bird that patrolled ahead of BARD, upon spotting her periscope, would perch on it and drape his tail feathers over the exi-windows. An air attack approach would reach its final stage, the sleepless eyes of the approach officer saw only tail feathers. He banged and shook the scope, then shouting at the bird to no avail. The scope was then lowered and alternately raised, the bird hovering as it went under, and, hopping back on when it was raised. As a last resort, both scopes were raised, one a few seconds ahead of the other as a feint and the problem was overcome. BARD then fired three torpedoes, which hit the target amidships. The first hit unceremoniously, dumped fifteen lockouts, dressed in whites, from the catwalk around the bridge into the water. The other hits broke the target in two, sinking cargo ship OKUNI MARU, 5,633 tons (21°-14'E; 121°-22'E).

BARD was forced to take evasive action from attack by the escorts, and on 1 September 1944, a Japanese plane surprised her on the surface, dropping two bombs a few minutes after BARD crash-dived. The explosions ripped

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1. USS BARD (SS-220)
2. Estimated twelve freight, two passenger, and one mail cars piled up and rolled over the track in a mass of writhing, twisting wreckage, as Lieutenant Walker and his party paddled furiously for BARD.

On 24 July 1945, BARD poured three salvos of rockets into the factory section of Shiritori. Assorted light and heavy explosions resulted and thick smoke clouds covered the area. A similar assault was directed at Kashihio this same day. Several sampans were sunk by gunfire on 25 July, and that afternoon another shore bombardment on Chiri was launched.

With only automatic ammunition remaining, BARD was determined to expend every available means of destruction before returning to port. On 26 July, she bombarded Shibetoro with a devastating gun attack. Large oil tank fires were started and a lumber mill was turned into a blazing mass. The fires reached a sampan building yard, destroying 16 building cradles and 35 brand new sampans.

During the bombardment, BARD had attacked a trawler. Although set afire and burning for hours, it had refused to sink. On 27 July, Commander Fluckey made an extra effort to sink her as the result of a wager made by the first lieutenant that he would not sink fifteen ships during this patrol, and now refused to count those destroyed as the result of shore bombardment.

Completely out of ammunition, Commander Fluckey, rang the collision alarm, swung BARD's bow to push number 15 under by ramming at 5 knots and forcing a groan from the first lieutenant who had wager's 32 ounces of Midway's best. BARD returned to Midway on 2 August 1945 and in September 1945, Commander Eugene D. Fluckey, was relieved of command. In addition to the Congressional Medal of Honor, as the result of his service in BARD, he was awarded the Navy Cross and Gold Stars in lieu of a second, third and fourth Navy Cross. BARD was awarded the Pres. lential Unit Citation for patrols 8,9,10, and 11, and the Navy Unit Commendation for her twelfth war patrol.

Returning to the United States after the war, BARD was placed in commission in reserve on 9 March 1946. She was placed out of commission in the New London Group, Atlantic Reserve Fleet on 12 April 1947.

On 3 December 1951, BARD was recommissioned and assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, operating out of Key West, Florida until 1954. On 5 February 1954, she was placed out of commission and underwent conversion to a Guppy Class submarine. She was recommissioned on 3 August 1954 and served in the Atlantic Fleet until 13 December 1954, when she was transferred on a loan basis to the Government of Italy in accordance with the Mutual Defense Assistance Program. Her name was changed by the Italian Navy to ENRICO TAZZOLI.

BARD earned eight Battle Stars for participating in the following operations:

1. Star/ALGERIA-MOROCCO LANDINGS - 8-11 November 1942
2. Star/WESTERN CAROLINE ISLANDS OPERATIONS
   - Assaults on the Philippine Islands - 9-24 September 1944

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1 Star/LUZON OPERATION - 3-22 January 1945
: 1 Star/THIRD FLEET OPERATIONS AGAINST JAPAN - 12-15 July 1945
: 1 Star/SIXTH WAR PATROL - 30 September-28 December 1943
: 1 Star/SEVENTH WAR PATROL - 21 March-25 April 1944
: 1 Star/EIGHTH WAR PATROL - 21 May-9 July 1944
: 1 Star/TENTH WAR PATROL - 27 October-25 November 1944

STATISTICS

OVERALL LENGTH: 31 feet, 9 inches
BEAM: 27 feet, 3 inches
DESIGN SPEED: Surface 20.25 knots
Submerged 8.75 knots
DISPLACEMENT: Standard 1525 tons
Submerged 2424 tons
COMPLEMENT: 6 officer
54 enlisted
ORIGINAL ARMAMENT: 10 21" torpedo tubes
1 3" .50 caliber
2 .50 caliber machine guns
2 .30 caliber machine guns

RECOMPILED AND STENCILED NOV 1957 (Wn, -9-

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From: The Commander's Officer
To: The Commander Submarine Squadron FIFTY
Subject: First War Patrol - Report of.
Reference: (a) [Censorship 50 Conf. 1tr. P05-50/A16(4)]
          Serial 061 of November 24, 1942.
Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
1. In accordance with Reference (a), Enclosure (A)
is forwarded herewith.

J. R. WATERMAN.
DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.10C
b. OP-0989< DATE 5/22/22

DECLASSIFIED

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1. SS220/A16
: Serial (026)
: U.S.S. B.H.B.
: Postmaster,
: New York, N.Y.

November 25, 1942.

REPORT OF FLIGHT AT PATROL - PATROL OCT. 20 TO JUL. 25, 1942 (continued)

Increasing southwest seas, scattered clouds, high southwest wind prevented repeated periscope observations from being successful. Withdrawal westward until noon, increased course and closed shore in heavy rain. Visibility one mile. Continued eastward until water shoaled. Increased course and repeated for remaining of daylight. Hain continued and visibility reduced to 500 yards. Surfaced after dark in heavy rain and no gas sea. Weather cleared and sea abated about 2100. Flux obtained.

Observer reported that the weather was generally clear and visibility was good. The ship was steaming at 15 knots. The ship was steaming at

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1942 (cont'd)
SS220/A16
Serial (026)
U.S.S. BARB
Postmaster,
New York, N.Y.

November 25, 1942.

REPORT OF FIRST WAR PATROL - Patrol 20 TO 25, 1942 (cont'd)

Just prior to sunset sighted two vessels approaching from the southwest. Appeared to be a 20,000, 2 stack liner with a trawler type escort. Course 030° true, speed 10 knots. Passed between liner and escort and identified as PORTHUS (15,500 tons). Prepared to surface when sound reported ship crossing astern. Distinguished another large liner crossing astern about 2,000 yards. On surfacing sighted a five smaller vessels on various bearings. All seemed to proceed on northeasterly courses past Cape Kanti. Proceeded westward to put in battery charge. All navigational aids and tow. of Saffi blacked out. Searchlight on Cape Kanti again active. Searchlight on Point de la Tour also active transmitting letters "SCI". An additional five vessels sighted during night. All on northerly courses and showing lights. All coastal shipping appears to pass five to eight miles off shore.

November 7th.
Submerged at 0520 and closed Saffi.
Leather clear, slight chop and low swells.
At 1205 observed 5,000 ton merchant vessel underway from Saffi Harbor. Vessel emerged on course 270° true for about one mile, changed course to 292° true. This vessel must have been along side the east-west dock in Saffi and was therefore not visible from seaward. Identified by name on side "Sac Z Sspana" but flags appeared to be Austrian.
At 1300 took course 310° to assume position for approach to night station. At 1530 sighted fishing drifter of about 200 tons on a northerly course. Passed close aboard.
At 1320 observed a string of about seven white lights in Saffi harbor. Estimated to be on warehouse on north side of harbor. Also one white light which appeared to be on white tower in center of town.

LIGHT OF NOVEMBER 7th.
Surfaced at 1915 and started battery charge.
About 2100 assumed station on point Jk 2.6 miles from Point de la Tour. Sighted to ten lights showing in town of Saffi. Identified position of brightest and used as navigational aid to maintain station.
At 2238 disembarked Lieutenant Duckworth, U.S. Army, and scouts. Followed movements of rubber boat by radar until well clear. Hiked infra-red lamp and started transmission.

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M.CLOSURE "A"

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1914
SS220/A16
Serial (026)
U.S.S. 3ARB
Postmaster,
New York, N.Y.

C-0-R-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
U.S.S. 3ARB
Postmaster,
New York, N.Y.

REPORT OF FIRST WAR PATROL - PATRIOT OCT. 20 TO NOV. 25, 1942 (cont'd)

During period 2300 to 0400 made a sight or sound contact with numerous units which formed rough, semi-circle around BARB distance 200 yards to 6,000 yards to seaward. It appeared as though ships were taking bombardment stations from our position. 0330 identified assault boats proceeding shoreward. 0427 bombardment commenced. Answering fire from shore. Continued infra-red transmissions.

0450 two large caliber shells exploded close to stern. Observed several aircraft overhead burning navigation lights - too large to be ship based. Gunfiring to seaward. Observed ship bombed and burning.

0530 secured infra-red transmissions.
0537 ahead 2/3 on all engines.
0550 all hands on bridge observed glow which appeared to be tracers heading towards us from our own ships. In same line of sight there was a series of blinding flashes. Submerged. Periscope observations showed all clear.

0555 surfaced. Proceeded on course 340° true gradually increasing speed.

0603 observed U.S.S. HONK on converging course. Exchanged recognition signals and informed of our intention of submerging to northward.

0628 passed between two patrolling destroyers and changed course to west.

0636 submerged and proceeded clear of area. U.S.S. HONK observed continuing bombardment. Explosions and smoke columns on Point de la Tour. During fore noon numerous explosions were heard through the hull. These were of varying intensity, but none appeared close. Destroyer pinging on constant bearing astern. Finlly disappeared on 201° relative.

1914 surfaced and proceeded to patrol station.
2130 radar contact astern 12,000 yards. About our vessels. Hange decreased and drew aft. Identified as friendly through reception of muffled TSS transmission. Increased speed and continued course.

2325 sighted lighted merchant vessel hull down on northerly course. Assumed neutral and continued course.

November 9th.
Arrived on patrol station at 0300. Sighted li-hits of fishing craft enroute. Submerged at 0535 and conducted periscope patrol on east-west courses from six miles off Cape Sim to fourteen miles off Cape Sim. Nothing sighted. Surfaced at 1010 and conducted patrol at 5 knots on north-south courses. Sighted numerous light craft. Closed first two and investigated. Identified as small.

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EXPLOSIVE "A"

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SS220/A16
Serial 026

U.S.S. B.A.B
Postmaster,
New York, N.Y.

November 25, 1942.

R.PORT OF FIRST WAR PATROL - PERIOD OCT. 20 TO NOV. 25, 1942 (cont'd)

fishing trawlers or drifters. Decided to keep clear of others sighted in order to remain undetected.

November 10th to 14th.
Conducted periscope patrol during daylight. Un-eventful except:
November 12th at 2400 received Comtasskfor 34.11
Secret despatch 111918.
November 12th at 2400 received Comtasskfor 34.11
Confidential despatch HS 462 23492/11.
November 14th at about 0230 and 0430 received
Jonusbron 50 despatches HS 496 1201 Z/15 and 55 497 1219 Z/13 respectively.
November 14th at 0530 departed Patrol Station for Base.

November 14th to 17th.
Uneventful.

November 18th.
Proceeding at 17 knots in heavy swells endeavoring to comply with Flag Officer, Submarines British 2141 A/17.
At 1150 lookout reported searchlight signals dead astern. 0.0.D. discerned vessel which he tentatively identified as U.S. Submarine. Received correct challenge and gave reply and counter challenge. No reply and vessel lost to view. Slowed to 2/3 speed to allow him to overtake. Had occasional glimpses of him astern. Rain set in and when it cleared one hour later vessel was no longer in sight. Resumed speed. At 2121 obtained fix through lifts in clouds and found it impossible to comply with Flag Officer, Submarines British 2159 A/18. Transmitted B.A.B 2221 Z/18 and sailed to ten knots. During most of the day and night we had been making turns for 17 knots into a head sea. Speed through the water averaged 14 knots. Due to pounding mail ballast tanks gradually filled and the low pressure blower had to be used every two hours.

November 19th.
Commenced daylight submergence and surface running by night. F0 S/M 1034 A/19 received at 2000. Increased speed to 17 knots (rpm). F0 S/M 0334 A/19 (received at 0400, 19th), but not addressed to t is vessel, was decoded after submergence on 20 November ber in accordance with F0 S/M 1241 A/19 which was received 0430 on 20 November.

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SS220/A16
Serial (026)
U.S.S. BARB,
Postmaster,
New York, N.Y.

C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
November 25, 1942.

REPORT OF FIRST WAR PATROL; PERIOD OCT. 20 TO NOV. 25, 1942 (cont'd.)

NOVEMBER 23rd.
Continued surcharged as PO 3/1. 0534 A/19 was then over a day old and surface running in present position is not considered feasible.

At 1015 heard loud roar through hull which sounded like a torpedo passing overhead. This occurred again at 1145 and signaled to a series of heavy thumps at 1400. Periscope search revealed nothing. Concluded that noise was caused by subterranean disturbance. This continued throughout the afternoon.

NOVEMBER 21st.
At 2120 sighted small lighted mercant vessel. Identified as City of Antwerp. Did not molest.

November 22nd.
Uneventful.

NOVEMBER 23rd.
Contacted H.M. Trawler Eilsdean ten miles south of Lizard's head and escorted towards Palmouth. Transferred to escort of H.M. Sloop U 32 with U.S.S. SHAD and U.S.S. HERMES in company, proceeding to Base II, Rosneath, Scotland.

NOVEMBER 24th.
1935 - Anchored. Hotnews Bay.

NOVEMBER 25th
Arrived Base II, Rosneath, Scotland.

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15. HEALTH AND HABITABILITY.

Health and habitability were excellent. Air conditioners kept the boat comfortable but made sound reception difficult. Units were secured when cruiser's below periscope depth. Common colds were entirely absent but chronic seasickness was more or less prevalent, causing the vomit of blood in one case.

On the 14th day of the patrol one man developed a throat infection at in two days swelled the lumbars of the throat to such an extent that swallowing of a solid food was impossible. Temperature ranged from 100 to 110 degrees of elevation. Sulfatiazole therapy and mouth washes of cultured vinegar at regular intervals were used effectively and two days later temperature returned to normal. Condition of throat was greatly improved and one week after initial symptoms recovery was complete.

The following cases were treated:

| NUMBER OF CASES | CAUSE | DATE | POST |
||-------|------|------|
| 2              | Boils  | 0    | 0    |
| 5              | Lacerations | 0    | 0    |
| 24             | Constipation | 0    | 0    |
| 15             | Headache | 0    | 0    |
| 2              | Urethritis | 0    | 0    |
| 7              | Colds | 0    | 0    |
| 2              | Gingivitis | 0    | 0    |
| 1              | Ringworm | 0    | 0    |
| 1              | Infection, throat | 3    | 0    |
| 2              | Burns, 2nd degree | 0    | 0    |
| 1              | Toothache | 0    | 0    |
| 9              | Fungus infection | 0    | 1    |
| 3              | Seasickness (acute) | 1    | 0    |
|                | Total days lost due to sickness | 4    |

14. | U.S.S. STANHOPE | SUBMERGED.

710 miles submerged
6499 miles surfaced

15. | U.S.S. STANHOPE | D.D.

67,245 gallons.

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15. FACTORS OF BUDAPEST HAVING
Fuel - 20 days.
Provisions - 40 days.
Personnel - Indefinite.

17. FACTORS OF E. J. HURST, U.S.S. HURST.
None. Recalled by order of Contaskifor 34.

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SS220/AL6
Serial (026)
U.S.S. BARB,
/6 postmaster,
New York, N.Y.

C-0-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
November 25, 1942.

[PORT OF FIRST PATROL - PHIOD OCT. 20 to NOV. 25, 1942 (cont'd)]

18. REMARKS.

It is considered that the use of submarines in land operations has infinite possibilities, however, the value of reconnaissance conducted just prior to the assault phase is believed to have negative value only. The fact that no messages were transmitted was an indication to the force Commander that there were changes of major importance and the presence of the beach submarine on station was proof that mine fields did not exist. Other information compiled, including pictures, would be of little value in current operation when received so late.

Communication difficulties caused most trouble and very. During submerged patrol dispatches were normally received from 36 to 48 hours after time of origin. The code in use is cumbersome and takes too long to decode.

In attempt to transmit acknowledgment of CSS 0129/13 November it was impossible to raise Gibraltar or, Hitler, and message was finally broadcast. In order to transmit BAH 2202 15th November Gibraltar and Hitler were called repeatedly from 2230 - 16th November to 1510 - 17th November. At this time decided to place "0" (Urgent) in call up. Received immediate answer during the period 16th and 17th many hours were spent looking for transmitter trouble. Excessive work, worry and transmissions were caused. A more efficient and direct method of communication with submarines would be highly welcome.

Trimming down on very dark nights is considered of doubtful value. The considerate increase in phosphorescence caused by the swells breaking through the deck over compensates for the reduction in silhouette.

Sub-Lieutenant F. Bradley, NWR, was a distinct addition to the wardroom. He was a considerable help with communications as well as watch standing. His performance of duty was of the highest order, and his continued presence aboard is desirable.

It is recommended that the efforts of Lieutenant A. Duckworth, U.S. Army, and the Army scouts be recognized by the Navy as considered appropriate.

Length of patrol 35 days of which 24 days were spent submerged and 11 days surfaced.

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ENCLOSURE "A"

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1. The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander Submarine Squadron FIFTY.
Subject: Report of the Second War Patrol of the U. S. S. BARB. Period from December 16, 1942 to January 18, 1943.
Reference: (a) [COMMANDING OFFICER'S NAME] Serial 061 of November 24, 1942.
Enclosure: (A) Report of the Second War Patrol of the U.S.S. BARB. Period from December 16, 1942 to January 18, 1943. Area - Vigo, Spain. Operation Order CSS 50 - 4 - 42.
1. In accordance with reference (a) enclosure (A) is submitted herewith.

DECLASSIFIED
J. R. WATERMAN
DECLASSIFIED
BY OP-02893C DATE 5/31/42

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21 December 1942 - Uneventful.
: 22 December 1942 - Approaching patrol area on surface. 0216 sighted lighted craft on southerly course. Closed to 3000 yards an identified as trawler type v.-ssel. 0415 - 0420 sighted lights of ships close together distant about seven miles and northerly and northwesterly courses respectively. Closed to final range of 4000 yards and tentatively identified as G.S.S.S. BELLVARK and MARQUES DE U.QUIJO. Reference US 1428 - 20 December (HS 525). Moon was full and passing squalls made visibility vary from bad to exceptional. Identified Cape Finisterre Light, Cape Corrubio Light, and Point Carreiro Lights. Obtained fix and continued toward patrol point. Submerged at 0738. Conducting submerged patrol with observations every 15 minutes.

1355 Sound contact bearing 300° relative, fast screw drawing aft. Identified as 100 ton trawler. Unable to close sufficienty to determine nationality.

1751 Sighted drifter standing toward Vigo at 7 knots and carrying Spanish flag.

1932 Surfaced in bright moonlight. Sighted two lighted fishing vessels distant three and seven miles respectively and bearing 050° true and 322° true. Put closer vessel astern and observed second vessel until identified. Both stood towards Vigo.

2228 Sighted lights of 4 small craft between bearing 076° true and 081° true on southerly courses. Unable to close sufficienty to positively identify.

2332 Sighted lights of vessel hull down bearing 059° true. Identified as fishing craft.

0040 December 23, 1942 - Sighted lighted fishing craft rounding Cape Finisterre.

0600 Sighted lighted trawler bearing 098° true. We were silhouetted against bright moon and submerged at 0609 to escape detection. Vessel passed on southwesterly course. Spanish colors were illuminated.

1015 Sighted motor sailing ketch crossing astern. Photographed it at one mile.

1124 Sighted sailing vessel at long range.

1931 Surfaced.

2010 Sighted fishing vessel.

2109 Sighted lighted ship bearing .ng 044° true - 3 miles. Sent ahead standard speed and drew head so that ship would cross in bright moon path. Identified as Spanish by illuminated colors but could not read name. Vessel was approximately 3000 ton and probably CABO CAUVORA (PUS HS 461/22).

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0370 December 24, 1942 - Radar contact ahead at 6000 yards. Closed to investigate and sight a large trawler with dim lights. Sighted lighted ship on northerly course and connected surface approach. Identified as a steamer of about 3000 tons with illuminated colors, probably U.S.N. (USN 45/22). During approach sighted a small steamer or trawler and two lighted fishing craft which greatly interfered with undetected a roach.

0600 Sighted lighted ship on northerly course and connected approach. Sighted lighted fishing craft between us and ship. Closed slowly and failed to positively identify, but sighted carried same illuminated markings as other sighted. Broke off approach due to beginning of twilight and submerged at 0735 and conducted periscope patrol. No sightings during daylight. Surfaced at 1929 and commenced patrolling parallel to shipping lane. 1950 sighted small craft ahead. This craft seemed to patrol or fish in the same spot and was still present in the morning.

2107 Sighted lights of ship bearing 120° true on northerly course. Proceeded to investigate. Identified as BABO UHTL GAL (FOS 1749/A24).

2126 Sighted lights of ship bearing 019° true on southerly course. Commenced approach as vessel first appeared to be a tanker. Paced to obtain course and speed.

0029 December 25, 1942 - Identified ship as GAYAH (FOS 1749, 24) and broke off approach.

0421 Sighted ship on westerly course north of Cape Finisterre. Answered description of ZUKLOZA (US 1749/A24).

0731 Submerged with three small craft in sight.

1040 Sighted 150 ton drifter crossing astern. Photographed.

1430 Sighted trawler hull down on southerly course.

1931 Surfaced and commenced surface patrol along shipping lane in vicinity of patrol point.

2046 Sighted lighted trawler caring 016° true.

2145 Sighted lighted small vessel bearing 083° true.

2150 Sighted lighted small vessel bearing 036° true.

2205 Sighted lighted small vessel bearing 141° true.

2259 Sighted lighted small vessel bearing 324° true.

0008 December 26, 1942 - Sighted two ships bearing 050° true, one small vessel and one steamer. Commenced approach. Steamer proceeded to westward of shipping lane on southerly course and therefore appeared suspicious. Trailed to determine course and speed until 0156 at which time it was decided that his tonnage was considerably less than 2500 so broke off approach and returned to patrol lane.

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0045 Sighted ship on northerly course but did not identify due to fact we were trailing first ship.
0300 Sighted small ship bearing 153° true.
0535 Sighted small ship bearing 062° true.
0540 Sighted small ship bearing 039° true.
0600 Sighted about ten trawlers or fishing vessels on various courses and bearings.
0641 Submerged to escape detection.
0742 Sound contact - trawler lights.
0750 Sound contact - trawler lights.
Remained in sound contact with from two to six craft until 0910 (sunrise). Came to periscope depth and sighted six trawlers on various bearings and courses, all within 2000 yards. Put nearest astern and crew clear. The tactics of these craft indicated some sort of crude sound search, similar to that described in S.I.S., as they seemed to work in pairs on perpendicular courses. Details of craft could not be ascertained due to fogged periscope, but believe I saw Spanish flag.

C.S.S. BATB (SS220)
Serial (01)
U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
Fleet Post Office
New York, New York

K.PORT OF THE SECOND WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BATB.
0045 Sighted ship on northerly course but did not identify due to fact we were trailing first ship.
0300 Sighted small ship bearing 153° true.
0535 Sighted small ship bearing 062° true.
0540 Sighted small ship bearing 039° true.
0600 Sighted about ten trawlers or fishing vessels on various courses and bearings.
0641 Submerged to escape detection.
0742 Sound contact - trawler lights.
0750 Sound contact - trawler lights.
Remained in sound contact with from two to six craft until 0910 (sunrise). Came to periscope depth and sighted six trawlers on various bearings and courses, all within 2000 yards. Put nearest astern and crew clear. The tactics of these craft indicated some sort of crude sound search, similar to that described in S.I.S., as they seemed to work in pairs on perpendicular courses. Details of craft could not be ascertained due to fogged periscope, but believe I saw Spanish flag.

C.S.S. BATB (SS220)
DECK DATE 26, 1942.

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1450 Sighted smoke bearing 3430 true and drawing to westward.
   Commenced approach.
: 1530 Identified as trawler and broke off approach.
: 1929 Surfaced.
: 0445 December 27, 1942. - SD contact 19 miles, closed to 13 miles.
: 0621 SD contact 19 miles, closed to 15 miles.
: 0709 Submerged about forty miles from patrol point. An uneventful day.
: 1930 Surfaced.
: 0550 December 28, 1942. - Sighted small craft bearing 108° true.
: 0715 Submerged. Surfaced 1929. Uneventful.
: 2035 Sighted lights of small vessel.
: 2156 Sighted lights of small vessel.
: 2220 Sighted lights of two small vessels.
: 0023 December 29, 1942. - Sighted lights of small vessel.
: 0025 Sighted lights of ship; commenced approach. Identified as small Spanish steamer. Broke off approach.
: 0512 SD radar contact which moved in rapidly to five miles. Submerged. During night there had been three other contacts, but they had not moved in closer than 12 miles.
: 0730 Sound contact 047° relative. Periscope search revealed nothing. Bearing drew aft and suddenly disappeared at 110° relative.
: 1009 Sound contact bearing 082° relative. Periscope search revealed nothing, but visibility was not good. Put contact astern. Bearing remained constant and was very loud. Commenced evasive tactics, running silent. Bearing would draw off to one side and then become constant again. Went to 110 and attempted to get on estimated beam of target. Considered possibility of target being submerged U-boat and planned to maneuver until continued change of bearing was obtained, then fire sound shot. These maneuvers continued until 1245 when sound suddenly disappeared. At the same time sound of our own propellers could no longer be heard, indicating abrupt change in sound conditions. This contact was definitely propeller beats at 90 rpm and the intensity did not vary over a period of two hours. We were definitely being trailed and were unable to turn the tables and reach a firing position. Continued running silent for another thirty minutes and then came up for observation. Nothing in sight.
: 1930 Surfaced and set course for Cape Finisterre.

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2238 Sighted lights of three vessels on northerly courses. Vessels quite small so did not approach.
2236 Sighted lights of two vessels on northerly courses. Commenced approach.
2344 Sighted lights of two vessels on northerly courses. Approach. Small Spanish steamer.
0151 - 0540 December 30, 1942 - Sighted lights of seven vessels. Five were fishing craft and two steamers. These were approached until Spanish colors were readily discernible and the approach broken off. In so doing we were boxed in by small craft and possibly sighted in moon path. One of these small craft appears to be in the same approximate position every night and cruises around on various courses. We do not appear to be fishing, and may be a Spanish patrol, however he is quite close to point QQ and has managed to add to the difficulties of a number of our approaches.
0706 Suicmerged. Patrolling through 6C on north and south courses. The sea has made up considerably and periscope observations will be difficult.
1223 Sound contact dead ahead drawing slightly to starboard. Periscope observation revealed nothing but high seas prevented satisfactory observation. Contact making 90 rpm sounded very close and suddenly stopped. Not subsequently heard. During afternoon heard a number of loud rumbles as if large volumes of entrapped air were escaping. These can't be described as sounding like gigantic bollocks.
1930 Surfaced.
2303 Sighted lights of vessel on northerly course. Commenced approach. Broke off when vessel was seen to be quite small.
0014 December 31, 1942 - Sighted lights of fishing craft.
0235 Sighted lights of vessel on northerly course. Commenced approach.
0335 Identified as neutral. Broke off approach.
0600 Sighted small ship on southerly course. Did not approach.
0640 SD Radar contact moving in rapidly. Submerged.
1018 Sound contact 0900 relative. Sighted trawler at 3600 yards. Crossing astern.
1625 Sighted steamer bearing 3150 true. Commenced approach. At 2500 yards identified as Spanish steamer of about 2500 tons probably SIMANCA. Broke off approach.
1630 Received FOS 1512A/31.

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1927 Surfaced and proceeded at 15 knots enroute to new position.
: 1950 Sighted small steamer on southerly course.
: 2020 Sighted small steamer on southerly course.
: 1100 January 1, 1943 - Arrived on station and commenced surface patrol to west in accordance with FOS despatch 0719A/1.
: 1250 Reversed course as directed in FOS 1151A/1.
: 1600 Increased to full speed.
: 1625 SD contact moving in rapidly. Submerged to 100 feet.
: 1650 Sound reported fast screws astern. Sighted Sunderland flying boat astern. At same sighted his SCYLLA on slightly diverging course, overtaking at 28 knots.
: 1651 HMS SCYLLA passed close aboard to port.
: 1712 Surfaced.
: 1834 SD contact moving in rapidly. Submerged.
: 1846 Surfaced.
: 1849 Submerged when plane returned.
: 1910 In attempting to extend SD mast while submerged depth control was lost and we came up to about 35 feet. At this time periscope observation revealed bright blinking light on our port beam. Regained depth control and ran silent. No sound contact. Assumed to be either friendly submarine or U-boat which submerged.
: 1924 Surfaced with nothing in sight. Continued at full speed.
: 2016 Sighted flash of light o' port quarter covering large area and well over the horizon.
: 2037 Abandoned search in acc. d.ance with FOS despatch 1023A/1 and stood towards Vigo at 1f knots.
: 0435 January 2, 1943 - SD contact. Did not close to less than 11 miles.
: 0705 Submerged in patrol area, proceeding towards Vigo. Une ntft.
: 1927 Surfaced.
: 2113 Sighted small vessel on northerly course. Commenced approach.
: 2124 Sighted lights of vessel on southerly course. Commenced approach.
: 2235 Sighted lights of vessel on southerly course. Commenced approach.
: 0140 January 3, 1943 - Sighted lights of vessel on southerly course. Commenced approach. Identified as neutral.
: 0310 Sighted lights of vessel on southerly course. Commenced approach. Identified as less than 1500 tons.
: 0412 Sighted small vessel on southerly course.
: 0614 Sighted two fishing craft on southerly courses.
: 0704 Submerged.
: 1105 Sighted small steamer of about 500 tons on easterly course.

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1520 Sighted steamer of about 1500 tons on northerly course.
1806 Sighted two trawlers using same tactics as those of December 26th.
1825 Sighted smoke bearing 141° true. Vessel not sighted.
1950 Surfaced.
2049 Sighted lights of small vessel. Southbound.
2154 Sighted lights of small vessel. Southbound.
2224 Sighted lights of fishing vessel.
2358 Sighted lights of small vessel.
0023 January 4, 1943 - Sighted lights of vessel. Commenced approach. Identified as small neutral.
0030 Sighted steady white light.
0420 Sighted Vigo pilot boat.
0710 Submerged.
0925 Sighted 1500 ton steamer on northerly course. Spanish color visible.
1125 Sighted trawler hull down to northeast.
1144 Sighted five small vessels on southerly courses.
1939 Surfaced.
1953 Sighted lights of small vessel 208° true.
2243 Sighted lights of small vessel on southerly course. Made identification approach.
2316 Sighted lights of vessel on northerly course. Made identification approach.
2345 Sighted lights of two small vessels.
0017 January 5, 1943 - Sighted three white lights bearing 047° true. Identified as small vessel.
0250 Sighted lighted vessel on northerly course. Made identification approach. About 2000 tons.
0515 Sighted small craft bearing 103° true.
0551 Sighted two vessels bearing 138° true and 151° true on northerly course. One of these was a small steamer and the other was a small craft which steered various courses in approximately the same spot.
0630 Sighted lighted vessel on northerly course. Approached and identified as small steamer of about 2000 tons.
0716 Submerged. The sea had made up considerably and the wind risen.
0907 Unable to control boat at periscope depth. Increased depth to 100 feet and carried out listening patrol.
1143 Sound effect. Recognized typical trawler screw.
1259 Sound contact. Recognized typical trawler screw.
1607 Sound contact. Recognized typical trawler screw.

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1941 Surfaced.
2048 Sighted lights and identified as small vessel.
2050 Sighted lights and identified as small vessel.
2117 Sighted steamer lights. Started approach.
2220 Sighted lights of fishing craft.
2335 Broke off approach.
0102 January 6, 1943 - Sighted steamer lights bearing 235° true. Started approach.
0108 Sighted fishing craft bearing 191° true. Approached light-ed steamer on port quarter. This vessel had sliding lits and no colors were visible. Tonnage hard to estimate as hull range of 2000 yards vessel was silhouetted by Cape Finisterre light. She was then seen to be an old coal burner of much less tonnage than estimated. Badly illuminated Spanish colors aft were then discerned and approach broken off.
0556 Sighted small steamer or northerly course.
0559 Sighted small steamer or northerly course.
0646 Sighted small steamer or northerly course.
0716 Submerged.
0914 Sighted small steamer on northerly course. Sighted five small trawlers and drifters on various bearings and course.
0939 Sighted trawler on southwest course.
0957 Sighted drifter.
1014 Sighted two drifters.
1820 Sighted smoke. Small ship on southerly course.
1944 Surfaced.
1946 Sighted lights of small vessel on northerly course.
2021 Sighted lights of small vessel on northerly course.
2355 Sighted lights of vessel bearing 055° true. Commenced approach.
Neutral.
0030 January 7, 1943. - Sighted lights of vessel bearing 285° true. Commenced approach. Small craft.
0209 Sighted vessel bearing 331° true - small craft. Sighted vessel bearing 004° true - commenced approach. This vessel was hugging the coast and appeared rather large. He was well lighted but we could not make out his colors. Went ahead 15 knots to intercept south of Vigo, but never made contact as he abruptly changed course and entered Vigo. By this time we were on the edge of territorial waters. Started to withdraw west as fishing fleet stood out. It were required to evade numerous craft.
0726 Submerged with about ten craft in sight.
1026 Sighted small steamer on southerly course.
1203 Sighted drifter.

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1518 Sighted two trawlers - 046° true and 052° true.
: 1550 Sighted trawler - 023° true.
: 1830 - 1855 Heard heavy detonations at long range in two groups -
   one of two and one of four.
: 1933 Surfaced.
: 2024 Sighted lights of small vessel on northerly course.
: 0053 January 8, 1943 - Sighted lights of small vessel on southerly course.
: 0500 Sighted fishing fleet of ten craft standing to westward.
: 0533 Sighted vessel on southwesterly course.
: 0719 Submerged.
: 0849 Sound contacts on six separate bearings.
: 0921 Sighted six trawlers and drifters on various bearings. Maneuvered to clear.
: 1018 Sighted small steamer carrying Spanish colors.
: 1135 Sighted drifter - starboard beam.
: 1147 Sighted drifter astern and another ahead.
: 1222 Sighted trawler - by this time we were surrounded by six vessels on various courses which they cannot at frequent intervals. Maneuvered to clear unsuccessfully and finally increased depth to 110 feet and drew clear.
: 1937 Surfaced.
: 1943 Sighted lighted vessel - small craft.
: 2155 Sighted lighted vessel. Commenced approach. Vessel appeared small but colors could not be distinguished until range was reduced to 1900 yards. Broke off approach.
: 2210 Sighted small vessel. Identified after approach as neutral.
: 0103 January 9, 1943 - Sighted ship. Identified as neutral.
: 0130 Sighted ship. Identified as neutral.
: 0317 Sighted small vessel.
: 0350 Sighted small vessel.
: 0430 Sighted trawler.
: 0614 Sighted trawler.
: 0682 Sighted fishing craft - about six.
: 0720 Submerged.
: 0837 - 0900 Numerous sound contacts. At sunrise.
: 0910 Sighted three fishing craft on various bearings. One was very close and necessitated our going deep. These and a few more remained in sight and sound contact until 1238 when we drew clear. The sea was making up and shifting through west toward south.
: 1214 Sighted drifter.

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1437 Surfaced.
2020 Sighted lighted vessel. Small craft.
0135 January 10, 1943 - Sighted lighted vessel and made identification approach. Small neutral.
0627 Sighted lighted vessel. Identified as small neutral.
0649 Sighted trawler.
0730 Submerged.
0858 Sound contact drawing aft to starboard.
0901 Sound contact drawing aft to starboard.
0930 Attempted to run periscope patrol, but rough sea prevented proper depth control. Increased depth to 100 feet.
1315 Two sound contacts - distant.
1934 Surfaced in heavy sea. Visibility low, intermittent rain.
0715 January 11, 1943 - Sighted small steamer on northerly course. Fishing craft did not stand out.
0725 Submerged. Unable to conduct periscope patrol. Went to 100 feet.
1935 Surfaced in heavy sea. Visibility about 500 yards with a driving mist obscuring all navigational lights.
2217 Sighted lighted steamer and commenced approach. Identified as 3000 ton neutral with well lighted colors. The seas continued to increase in height and became mountainous. The wind was of whole gale force reaching 70 MPH at times.
0734 January 12, 1943 - Submerged heading for point of departure. The heavy swell dragged us back to the surface immediately and depth control at 120 feet was impossible at slow speed. Increased depth to 145 feet where boat became manageable.
1935 Surfaced. Although swell was undiminished, gale had spent itself and sea was much less rough. Turns for 14 knots made good 9.5 - 10 knots.
2330 Shipped heavy sea which partially flooded conning tower, control room, forward engine room and ventilation system. No damage.
0815 January 13, 1943 - Submerged about twenty miles behind schedule. Since the designata speed is not possible in heavy sea it was necessary to surface early and submerge late in order to prevent dropping behind progressively.
1945 Surfaced. Sea still extremely rough. Turns for 16 knots made good 12 knots. Ship pounded severely.
0814 January 14, 1943 - Submerged.
1740 Heard about six distant heavy detonations.

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SS220/416
Serial (01)
U.S.S. B.R.B. (SS220)
% Fleet Post Office,
New York, New York.

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

REPORT OF THE SECOND W.R.P.TROL OF THE U.S.S. B.R.B.

7. PRINCIPLES OF ATTACKS.
   None to report.

8. ELIMINATE MISSUES.
   The tactics of the trawlers sighted on various occasions were probably coincidences, but these tallied with the description given in S.I.S.

9. DESCRIPTION OF HENRY MINTSEWING OPTIONS.
   None.

10. MAJOR DEFECTS EXPERIENCED.
    a. The trim pump has grown progressively louder and is considered a menace to any submarine. It will be removed from the ship and completely overhauled, but a new design pump is considered essential. Instruction books and prints have not been supplied.

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1. SS220/A16
Serial (01) U.S.S. BARB (SS220),
/ Fleet Post Office,
New York, New York.

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

REPORT OF THE SECOND WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

b. Binoculars continue to be a major worry. Although excellent optical instruments, our 7/50 binoculars are much too fragile and easily flooded. A light knock will disarrange the prisms and one wave or heavy rain will fog the flood them.

c. Radar failure of December 26th was traced to a defective tube.

d. H.P. air compressor 3rd stage air cooler developed a leak. No spares available. The cooler (spiral tubing) was removed and the defective part served with copper wire soldered. This has proved satisfactory as a temporary repair, but replacement is required. Since this is the third occurrence of this casualty, it is recommended that a spare coil be supplied each boat.

11. RADIO RECEPTION.

Radio reception was excellent. At periscope depth, Ruby schedules were normally copied out faded if depth increased from 63 to 65 feet. Communications as a whole were quite satisfactory with the exception of the delay in receiving information if unable to copy while submerged. A complete schedule at 2030 would be helpful.

On January 15th it was not possible to raise Whitehall on 4740 Kcs. and shift was made to 6300 Kcs. with success.

12. SOUND CONDITIONS AND DENSITY LAYERS.

In position 42-28 N and 9-28 W there appears to be a series of water strata greatly affecting the sound conditions. As the vessel passed through these strata even the sound of our own propellers faded completely. At the same time additional rudder was required to maintain course, indicating currents rather than density layers.

13. HEALTH AND HABITABILITY.

A mild epidemic of colds was experienced at the beginning of the patrol which increased in intensity until nearly 100% of the crew were affected. After long periods submerged the dampness becomes increasingly troublesome and colds are hard to combat. Although air conditioning equipment was kept in operation mild was prevalent and the after torpedo room soggy.

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SS220/A16
Serial (01)

U.S.S. BARB (SS220),
4 Fleet Post Office,
New York, New York.

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

REPORT OF THE SECOND WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

The effect of 29 days submergence on the personnel was apparent in reduced efficiency and lowered resistance.

| NUMBER OF CASES | CAUSE | DAYS LOST |
||-------||
| 1              | Sinusitis | 0         |
| 1              | Lacerations, face | 0 |
| 1              | Lacerations, wrist | 0 |
| 3              | Urethritis | 0 |
| 35             | Constipation | 0 |
| 11             | Sore throat | 0 |
| 3              | Gingivitis | 0 |
| 9              | Coughs | 0 |
| 1              | Sprain, foot | 0 |
| 2              | Pediculosis | 0 |
| 3              | Conjunctivitis | 0 |
| 17             | Headache | 0 |
| 4              | Ringworm | 0 |
| 1              | Gastritis | 0 |
| 2              | Foreign Body, eye | 0 |
| 1              | Earache | 0 |
| 1              | Furuncle | 0 |
| 1              | Pleurisy | 0 |

14. MILUS ST. AMED SURFACE AND SUBERGED.

a. Surface - 4,685 miles
b. Submerged - 864 miles

15. FUEL OIL EXPENDED - 46,139 gallons

16. FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING.

a. Torpedoes - 20.
b. Fuel - 42,000 gallons.
c. Stores - 40 days.
d. Personnel - Undetermined.

17. FACTOR OF ENDURANCE CAUSING END OF PATROL.

None. Patrol terminated by FOS despatch 1536 A/8 January.

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18. REMARKS.

Durin3 the patrol of: Vigo we made actual sight contact with 224 vessels
Although a large percentage were small craft the considerable remainder required in each case a decision as to enemy air
ter and in practically every case an approach or evasion.
All ships sighted were carrying lights and it was necessary to close well in before the hull could be seen through the glare of lights. During the period around full moon this was uncomfortable procedure.

Most approaches were complicated by the presence of one or more trawlers or fishing craft. These craft apparently cruised aimlessly and often made abrupt changes of course or unpredictable times. One in particular seemed to camp in an immediate vicinity of our designated patrol point.

The forecasts of neutral shipping provided us merely with the approximate number and tonnage of expected sightings as pictures or silhouettes of these vessels are aboard. Therefore, as a definite policy it was decided to sink:
a. All tankers.
b. Ships making over 12 knots.
c. Ships obviously over 5000 tons unless specifically notified to the contrary.

All other ships, not of the fishing or trawler class, were identified as to size, type, and neutral markings and, if these checked, were considered neutral.

During the search for the RHAKOTIS on 1 January submarines were cautioned to remain undetected by submerging on SD contacts (FOS 2014A/31). As a result of this we were forced down three times by planes, presumably our own. This cruise was to lose one and one half hours surface running time and were closest to the enemy's estimated position. Under the circumstances, i.e., operating in conjunction with aircraft and surface vessels, it is believed that a patrol line 45° to the enemy's estimated course, with submarines patrolling normal to the enemy's course, would have provided greater probability of contact.

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2 01240
FC5-50/A16
Serial (09)
U.S. CONFIDENTIAL - BRITISH SECRET
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
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. BARB - Report of SECOND War Patrol.

1. The SECOND War Patrol of the U.S.S. BARB is forwarded herewith. The length of patrol was thirty-four days of which twenty-four were spent on station.

2. The BARB made over two hundred contacts, and showed aggressiveness in developing these contacts. Those vessels which were closed sufficiently were identified as neutral. There is considerably more traffic through the patrolled areas in the Bay of Biscay than is reported in the forecasts of neutral shipping which raises a very strong suspicion that the enemy is making use of neutral colors, markings and territorial waters. It is believed that, unless and until a blockade is established along the northern Spanish coast between the Portuguese and French borders, the enemy will continue to receive war material in quantity. The nature of the waters along the coastline of northern Spain make them particularly good hunting grounds for submarines. Submarine Squadron FIFTY, brought up to full strength, could if a blockade were established, effectively deal with the situation.

3. The material defects noted will be corrected by the tender prior to the departure of the BARB on her next patrol. Trim pump noise has been minimized. It is hoped that these harrowing noise makers will be replaced by the new design at an early date.

4. The last statement of the commanding officer under "Remarks" is not concurred in. It is of such common knowledge throughout the submarine service that the fleet-type submarine is greatly superior in all respects to the S-class that comment is superfluous. By copy of this endorsement the commanding officer is advised that better functioning of his depth control party will improve depth control.

46219 FILMED

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4 FEB 1943
: U.S.S. BARB - Report of SECOND War Patrol.

N. S. IVES.

DISTRIBUTION:
The Admiralty
The Admiral Submarines.
Commaveu.
Comnch (2)
VOpnav v
Cinpecav
Cinclant
Comsopac
Consowespac
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01240
RECEIVED
ON MAIL ROOM
99800
FCS-50/A16
Serial (09)
U.S. CONFIDENTIAL - BRITISH SECRET
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
From:
To:
Via:
Subject:
The Commander Submarine Squadron FIFTY.
The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet.
(1) The Admiral (Submarines).
(2) The Admiralty.
(3) The Commander, U.S. Naval Forces in Europe.
The SECOND War Patrol of the U.S.S. BARB is forwarded herewith. The length of patrol was thirty-four days of which twenty-four were spent on station.

The BARB made over two hundred contacts, and showed aggressiveness in developing these contacts. Those vessels which were closed sufficiently were identified as neutral. There is considerably more traffic through the patrolled areas in the Bay of Biscay than is reported in the forecasts of neutral shipping which raises a very strong suspicion that the enemy is making use of neutral colors, markings and territorial waters. It is believed that, unless and until a blockade is established along the northern Spanish coast between the Portuguese and French borders, the enemy will continue to receive war materials in quantity. The nature of the waters along the coastline of northern Spain make them particularly good hunting grounds for submarines. Submarine Squadron FIFTY, brought up to full strength, could if a blockade were established, effectively deal with the situation.

The material defects noted will be corrected by the tender prior to the departure of the BARB on her next patrol. Trim pump noise has been minimized. It is hoped that these harrowing noise makers will be replaced by the new design at an early date.

The last statement of the commanding officer under "Remarks" is not concurred in. It is of such common knowledge throughout the submarine service that the fleet-type submarine is greatly superior in all respects to the S-class that comment is superfluous. By copy of this endorsement the commanding officer is advised that better functioning of his depth control party will improve depth control.

Copy furnished by
CementCh to...V.C.N.O...

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1943 MAY 3 AM 8 03
FC5-50/A16
Serial (09)
U.S. CONFIDENTIAL - BRITISH SECRET
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
Subject: U.S.S. BARB - Report of SECOND War Patrol.
N. S. IVES.

DISTRIBUTION:
The Admiralty
The Admiral Submarines.
Connaeveu.
Comnoh (2)
VOpnav
Cincpac
Cinclant
Consopac
Consowespac
Consubpac
Consublant (2)
Consubsopac
Consubsowcspace.

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2 01210
UNITED STATES FLEET
UNITED STATES NAVAL FORCES IN EUROPE
20 GROSVENOR SQUARE
LONDON, W.I.
FEB 8 1943
From: Commander, U.S. Naval Forces in Europe.
To: Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. BARB - Report of Second War Patrol.
1. Ten 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:
Comsubmlant (with 2 copies basic report)
Comsubron 50 (less basic report)

J. G. BRAY, JR.
BY DIRECTION

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16.12.42 - 18.1.43
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No. SM. 4343/840

To ... COMMANDER U.S. NAVAL FORCES IN EUROPE.
(Copy to: Commander U.S. Submarine Squadron 50)

2. Paragraph 2 of Comsubron 50's letter has been
studied by the Director of Economic Warfare Division
Admiralty, who remarks that the "forecasts of neutral
shipping" referred to are confined to Spanish shipping of
over 2,500 tons G.R.T. This figure is considerably lower
than the G.R.T. of any Far East blockade runner and the
forecasts therefore serve their purpose (within a limited
degree of accuracy) of helping to distinguish between the
legitimate neutral passing through the Biscay area and the
blockade runner. To include ships of less burden could
only cumber the plots unnecessarily; in any case, forecasts
of movements of such small ships would probably be
inaccurate and misleading as they do not run to schedule
but sail when they have secured a cargo.

3. With reference to paragraph 18 of the Commanding
Officer's report, it is assumed that the qualification
"unless specifically notified to the contrary" refers to
(a) and (b) as well as (c). Spanish tankers sometimes
proceed to FERROL, VIGO and BILBAO as did "CAMPOMANES" last
December; as also do certain Spanish passenger ships such
as "MARQUES DE COILLAS" and "MAGELLANES", both of which
are 16 knot ships. The latter cleared TRINIDAD for BILBAO
on 27th February. Subject to that, and to the exercise

of...

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SS220 /A16
Serial (03)  U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
Fleet Post Office
New York, New York

U.S. CONFIDENTIAL
DECLASSIFIED
TIAL

From:  The Commanding Officer.
To:  The Commander Submarine Squadron FIFTY.

Subject:  Third War Patrol of the U.S.S. BARB - Period
from February 1, 1943 to March 9, 1943. Area
K-505 and vicinity of Vigo. Operation Order
CSS 50 3-43.

Reference:  (a)  Sublant X-18, November 15, 1942.

Enclosure:  (A)  Report of the Third War Patrol of the U.S.S.
BARB.

1. In accordance with reference (a) enclosure (A)
is submitted herewith.

J. R. WATERMAN.

DECLASSIFIED ART. C445, CPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY QP-0989C  DATE 5/23/42  DECLASSIFIED

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1. Narrative.
February 1, 1943.
1100 Underway from Base II in accordance with CSS 50 Operation Order 3-43. Formed on ex-cort, H.M.S. SHIKARI, U.S.S. BLACKFISH in company.
1425 Trim dive.
February 2, 1943.
0510 Shipped heavy sea which injured two lookouts.
1210 Sighted floating mine 500 yards on port bow.
1930 Released escort.
1949 Took departure from Wolf Rock. On changing course to westward heavy seas prevented our making required speed. Slowed to 13 knots, making good about 10 knots.
2141 Transmitted BARB 2116 A/2 requesting extension of bombing restrictions.
2245 Unable to maintain turns for 13 knots. Slowed to 12 knots, making good 7.5 to 8.5 knots.
February 3, 1943.
0725 Submerged.
1140 Heard two distant explosions in rapid succession.
2000 Surfaced. Seas abating. Increased speed to 15 knots. Received POS 1139 A/S. Reduced speed to 12 knots.
February 4, 1943.
0730 Submerged.
2030 Surfaced. Zig-zagging at 12 knots. Seas abated to such an extent that maximum speed would have been possible.

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0645 Submerged. Sky overcast. We have been running on DR since taking departure from Wolf Rock. Nothing in sight through periscope.

2100 Surfaced. Radar search failed to get contact. Due to northerly course of sound contact and possible proximity of U.S.S. HERRING, decided against search.

February 6, 1943.

0230 Received FOS 0031 A/6.

0700 Submerged. Poor fix indicated that we were 30 miles south of our E.P. and outside of bombing restrictions. Proceeded northeast to rectify position. This will put us close to 1900 E.P. of 3 DD's reported in FOS 1124 A/5.

1540 Struck submerged object with dull thud, but little shock. Not metallic; probably log.

1906 Electric control on bow planes went out. Broken contact or. Shifted to hand power. Repaired at 1958.

2017 Surfaced, proceeding at 16 knots in order to make land fall before submerging.

February 7, 1943.

0340 Sighted loom of Cabo Villano Light bearing 179° true.

0420 Sighted loom of Islas Sisergas Light bearing 150° true.

0444 Sighted Point Herminio Light bearing 120° true. Obtained fix and set course for Cabo Prior. It has been decided to patrol off cabo Prior for a day or so until ship lances and fishing areas have been determined.

0511 Sighted small lighted vessel.

0515 Sighted two small lighted vessels.

0528 Sighted small lighted vessel.

0554 Sighted two small lighted vessels.

0627 Sighted two small lighted vessels.

0653 Submerged.

0750 Sound contact - trawler.

0820 Sound contact - large trawler.

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0915 Sound contact - fishing vessel.
: 0925 Sighted small steamer carrying Spanish colors.
: 0930 Sighted trawler on SW course. Two or three trawlers or drifters were in sight continuously. They appeared to be fishing to seaward of us near the 100 fathom curve.
: 1255 Sighted two small steamers on northerly courses. Spanish markings.
: 1656 Sighted small steamer on southerly course. Spanish markings.
: 2034 Surfaced. Sighted three lighted trawlers to seaward.
: 2106 Sighted two fishing craft.
: 2133 Sighted one fishing craft.
: 2235 Sighted two fishing craft.

February 8, 1943.

: 0100 Sighted small vessel.
: 0655 Submerged. Before daylight had sound contact with two trawlers.
: 0821 Sound contact. Sighted four trawlers on SW courses.
: 1900 Sighted small launch at very close range. It is possible that our periscope was sighted by them.
: 2040 Surfaced. Patrolling between Cape Prior and Cape Ortegall about two miles from territorial waters. There is no intelligence indicating enemy shipping in Ferrol, so this appears a more likely situation. The beach is plainly visible from here.
: 2116 Sighted six small craft to northwest.

February 9, 1943.

Total number of small craft (trawlers and drifters) sighted will be entered at end of each day.
Sea has made up considerably, wind has increased to force 4 and a rain has set in.
: 0700 Submerged.
: 0901 On attempting to run periscope patrol heavy seas caused broaching even though negative tank was flooded. Increased depth to 100 feet and commenced listening patrol.
: 1315 Periscope depth. Made observation and went deep.

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1337 Heard three loud explosions in rapid succession.
2033 Surfaced. Wind had subsided and seas had shifted, diminishing slightly. Commenced patrol towards Corunna. During day sighted 4 fishing craft.

February 10, 1943.

0436 Sighted lighted vessel on easterly course. Commenced approach. Closed to 2900 yards and distinguished well illuminated colors. Identified as tanker CAMPANARIO, one day over schedule (FOS 1831 4/6). Broke off approach.
0653 Submerged. Periscope patrol four miles off Cape Prior.
1055 Commenced approach to Ferrol. Shore fog obscured land marks so returned to Prior patrol.
1244 Sighted vessel hull down. Commenced approach. Vessel passed 700 yards abeam and was well marked Spaniard of about 2000 tons.
1545 Sighted vessel on NE course. At 900 yards identified as CASTILLO AMPUDIA which had not been listed in FOS forecast of neutral shipping. Vessel was plainly marked with flags and name.
2035 Surfaced.
2145 Received FOS 1804 A/10 forecasting passage of CAMPANARIA and CASTILLO AMPUDIA which had passed 17 hours and 6 hours earlier respectively.
2300 Sighted ship on westerly course. Spanish markings. Sighted 15 small craft during day.

February 11, 1943.

0649 Submerged.
0912 Heard distant detonations.
1012 Sound contact. Nothing in sight. Visibility poor due to heavy haze.
1024 Sound contact.
1940 Heard two heavy explosions. Those did not have the metallic clang of underwater explosions, but vibrated the boat noticeably.
2040 Surfaced. Heavy fog covered the shore and large patches covered the patrol area. These patches cleared abruptly at irregular intervals then set in again throughout the night.

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2226 Radar contact astern at 11000 yards. Commenced approach. Identified as Spanish steamer on course 045° true. Sighted 11 small craft during day.

February 12, 1943.

0020 Sighted vessel on NE course. Identified as Spanish steamer. 0130 Sighted vessel on SW course showing Spanish markings. 0453 Sighted vessel on NE course and identified as Spanish steamer of about 2000 tons. 0614 Sighted vessel on SW course and commenced approach. Identified vessel as Spanish freighter of about 3000 tons. 0658 Submerged. Fog patches dissipated during morning. Conducting periscope patrol. 1629 Heard heavy detonation. Sighted small tanker, empty, identified as either FERNANDO L de YABARRA or MARQUES de CHAVARRI. 1637 Sighted unidentified freighter with Spanish markings on SW course. 1707 Sighted vessel on SW course. Identified as GAYARRA. 1728 Sighted 1500 ton vessel. Spanish markings. 2037 Surfaced. 2055 Sighted lighted vessel - Spanish markings. 2146 Sighted vessel - Spanish markings. Sighted 5 small craft during day.

February 13, 1943.

0649 Submerged. 0900 High speed screw on 206° true. 1125 Heard two detonations. 1802 Sighted 1500 ton freighter with Spanish markings. 2039 Surfaced. 2145 Sighted lights of vessel. Started approach. Identified as Spanish freighter. Sighted 21 small craft during day.

February 14, 1943.

0158 Sighted vessel and commenced approach. Spanish markings. 0335 Sighted vessel and commenced approach. Spanish markings. 0537 Sighted freighter. Spanish markings.

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0637 Submerged.
1624 Sighted vessel and started approach - Spanish markings.
2046 Surfaced.
2225 Sighted vessel and commenced approach - Spanish markings.
possibly MOTOMAR.
2227 Sighted vessel of 2000 tons with Spanish markings.
Sighted 21 small craft during day.

February 15, 1943.

0647 Submerged. During the night the visibility had been exceptional with bright moon light. Towards morning a shore haze set in.
2041 Surfaced. Sea making up, moon bright.
2236 Sighted vessel Spanish markings.
Sighted 25 small craft during day.

February 16, 1943.

0648 Submerged. Sea continued to build up. Periscope depth maintained with difficulty throughout the day.
1255 Received FOS 0821 A/16 reporting departure preparation of NORD ATLANTIC. Took up approach for close patrol of Ferrol.
1600 Received FOS 1522 A/16 and FOS 1523 A/16.
2042 Surfaced. Proceeding to vicinity of Latitude 42-30 N, Longitude 09-15 W in accordance with FOS 1523 A/16 at 15 knots.
Sighted six small craft during day.

February 17, 1943.

0030 Sighted vessel on SW course.
0300 Arrived at Lat. 42-30 N Long. 09-15 W and commenced surface patrol.
0645 Submerged. Sighted lights of vessel. Observed as range decreased. From position of lights vessel appeared to be a tanker. At this time we were in the midst of 18 fishing craft, but decided that detection was secondary to destruction of Nord Atlantic.
0725 Surfaced and commenced approach on vessel. At range of 2800 yards the vessel was identified definitely as a tanker.

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220/AL6
: Serial: (03)
: U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
: Fleet Post Office
: New York, New York

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF THE THIRD W.R. PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

1807 Sighted large vessel and commenced approach. Identified as M.R.Q.U.S. DE COMILLAS, 10,000 T.G.
1817 Sighted steamer with Spanish markings similar to MONTE ICIAR.
1940 Sighted 500-1000 ton steamer believed to be same one sighted at 1020, whose movements were suspicious. This vessel proceeded to the north, reversed course and headed for Vigo. Similar to SS SOTON.
2049 Surfaced. Wind force 4 from NE. Sea very choppy. There was not even a trace of cloud and it appeared like midday.
2347 Sighted two small steamers standing out of Vigo. Sighted 34 fishing craft during day.

February 19, 1943.

0640 Submerged.
1735 Sighted same steamer patrolling N & S. Photographed.
1742 Sighted steamer and commenced practice approach. Identified as CASTILLO T.RIFA. Photographed at 700 yards.
1815 Sighted 2000 ton steamer Spanish markings, which stood into Villagarcia.
2048 Surfaced. Sea calm. Visibility unlimited. Sighted steamer standing out of Vigo. Identified as PLUS ULTRA. Sighted steamer to seaward on southerly course and one on northerly course, Spanish markings, and about 5 fishing craft on various bearings. We were well boxed and had to maneuver to get clear.
2145 Finally cleared all craft and stood towards entrance to Vigo.
2159 Sighted large plane heading towards us distant about 4 miles.
... Submerged.
2204 Heard 4 explosions, not very close.
2219 Heard 3 explosions, farther away.
2303 Surfaced.
2336 Sighted ship, Spanish markings. Sighted 34 fishing craft during day.

February 20, 1943.

0220 Sighted small steamer, Spanish markings.

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0418 SD radar contact at 14 miles closed in to 7 miles and then opened out. Visibility was so good that the hulls of ships could be seen at 12,000 yards.
: 0433 Sighted ship, Spanish markings.
: 0440 SD radar contact at 10 miles. This moved in steadily to 4 miles.
: 0443 Submerged and conducted periscope patrol.
: 0637 Sighted two steamers, Spanish markings.
: 0750 Sighted ship, Spanish markings.
: 1131 Sighted steamer. Identified as SAC 4 and photographed at 900 yards.
: 1228 Sighted steamer similar to MINA PIQUERA.
: 1254 Sighted steamer - CASTILLO MONTIEL. Photographed.
: 1533 Sighted small steamer - our usual patrol.
: 1734 Surrounded by numerous fishing craft. Unable to avoid them all, so went deep to keep from fouling nets.
: 1937 Sighted steamer - Spanish markings.
: 1943 Sighted steamer - Spanish markings.
: 1952 Heard six loud but distant explosions. Vibrations felt in boat.
: 2107 Surfaced with 1 fishing craft and thus usual small steamer in sight. This patrol remained in the same approximate position all night and forced us to seaward of our desired patrol line.
: 2118 Sighted steamer - Spanish markings.
: Sighted 33 fishing craft during day.

February 21, 1943.

: 0050 Sighted steamer - Spanish markings.
: 0100 SD radar contact at 8 miles. This moved in to 4 miles and then moved out.
: 0422 SD radar contact - 2 planes which moved in rapidly to 3 miles. Submerged as it was almost as bright as midday.
: 0706 Sighted steamer, Spanish markings.
: 0838 Sighted patrolling steamer.
: 0927 Heard 4 loud explosions.
: 0939 Heard 4 loud explosions.
: 1006 Heard 6 loud explosions.
: 1300 Heard 1 loud explosion.
During and after each of the above a careful periscope

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SS220/Alt
:  Serial (03)
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REPORT OF THE THIRD WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. E.R.B.

search revealed nothing. Sea was calm and visibility excellent.

1315 Sighted two vessels standing out of Vigo. One appeared to be a tanker. Commenced submerge approach. These vessels were soon identified as the CAMPOMNES in tow of the MONTE CASTELO. Examine and photographed both at close range. They were three days behind schedule and if they had passed at night the tanker would probably have been torpedoed. (FOS 2201 A/21 reported this sailing and was received at 2300 A/21 st.)

1623 Sighted plane flying north. Unidentified.

1530 Heard 4 detonations.

1648 Heard 2 detonations.

2045 Sighted 2 vessels, approached - Spanish markings.

2051 Sighted vessel, approached - Spanish markings.

2144 Sighted vessel, approached - Spanish markings.

2245 Sighted vessel, approached - Spanish markings.

2329 Sighted vessel, approached - Spanish markings.
    Sighted 16 fishing craft during day.

February 22, 1943.

0043 Sighted vessel - Spanish markings.

0533 SD radar contact moved in rapidly to 5 miles and then moved out.

0633 Submerged. Fishing fleet standing out.

1230 Heard 2 explosions.

1340 Heard 9 explosions. These were rather loud and vibrations were noticeable.
    Sighted 16 fishing craft during day.

February 23, 1943.

0523 Sighted steamer - Spanish markings.

0553 SD radar contact moving in slowly to 13 miles, and then out.

0636 Submerged. Uneventful. Sighted 2 vessels with Spanish markings and heard 9 explosions.

2047 Surfaced. Sighted patrol steamer.

2331 Sighted lights of large ship near entrance to Vigo and commenced approach.
    Sighted 13 fishing craft during day.

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2220/416
Serial (03)
U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
Flot Post Office
New York, New York

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF THE THIRD WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

February 24, 1943.

0012 Lights indicated vessel to be a tanker. Close examination of forecasts of neutral shipping indicated that the only tanker, CAMPUZANO, should have arrived at Bilbao 3 or 4 days previously (FOS 1746 A/19). Closed at 15 knots, in bright moonlight, to 2900 yards. Vessel was heavily loaded and Spanish colors were plainly visible on the side and aft. Bow was straight and stern counter which did not agree with NORD .TLANTIC. Broke off approach at 0140. These evident discrepancies in forecasts of neutral shipping can easily result in the sinking of a neutral or allowing an enemy to pass unmolested.

0101 Sighted ship on southerly course, Spanish markings.
0218 Sighted ship on northerly course - Spanish markings.
0508 Aircraft contact on SD radar which moved in rapidly to 3 miles. Submerged.
2051 Surfaced. The usual patrol vessel was lying to 2300 yaris astern.
2216 Sighted ship - Spanish markings. Sighted 27 fishing craft during day.

February 25, 1943.

0100 Sighted ship on southerly course. Spanish markings.
0205 SD radar contact at 13 miles closing to 11 miles and then opening.
0225 Sighted large trawler.
0313 Sighted large trawler.
0615 Submerged.
0800 Sighted patrol steamer.
1600 Sighted patrol steamer on parallel course to seaward. When aboard he reversed course. Not close enough to photograph.
1805 Sighted Spanish steamer.
1834 Sighted patrol steamer.
2034 Surfaced.
2133 Sighted Spanish ship.
2216 Sighted Spanish steamer. Sighted 20 fishing craft during day.

February 26, 1943.

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0000 Received FOS 2308 A/26 shifting patrol area.
0410 SD radar contact which moved in to 7 miles.
0458 Sighted 2 Spanish ships.
0520 SD radar contact which moved in rapidly to 3 miles.
0522 Submerged.
0951 Sighted and photographed Spanish SS FAN.ST.CIO.
2046 Surfaced.
2200 Sighted Spanish steamer. Left station, shifting patrol to area K 505.
Sighted 49 fishing craft during day.

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1943. February 28, 1943.

0045 Sighted Spanish steamer.
0340 Sighted Spanish steamer.
0344 Sighted Spanish steamer.
0437 Sighted Spanish steamer.
0629 Submerged on station off Cape Prior.
0810 Heard 3 detonations.
0949 Sighted Spanish steamer - 1500 tons.
2050 Surfaced.
2339 Sighted ship and commenced approach. Closed to 2000 yards before dimly lighted colors were visible.
Sighted 5 fishing craft during day.

March 1, 1943.

0254 Sighted small Spanish steamer.
0604 Sighted 2 steamers. Spanish markings.
0621 Submerged.
0740 Sighted large plane at altitude of 500 feet. Not identified due to glare of sun.
2048 Surfaced.
2104 Sighted 2 Spanish ships.
Sighted 10 fishing craft during day.

March 2, 1942.

0023 Sighted Spanish steamer.
0617 Sighted Spanish steamer.
0618 Submerged - uneventful.
2049 Surfaced.
2054 Sighted 2 Spanish steamers.
2100 Sighted 1 Spanish steamer.
2101 Sighted 1 Spanish steamer.
2138 Sighted 1 Spanish steamer.
2352 Sighted 1 Spanish steamer.
Sighted 17 fishing craft during day.

March 3, 1943.

0223 Sighted Spanish steamer.
0510 Sighted Spanish steamer.

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0620 Submerged.
0747 Sighted and photographed Spanish steamer.
0954 Sighted Spanish steamer - CA30 RAZO.
1104 Sighted large plane at 500 feet. Not identified due to haze.
2049 Surfaced.
2105 Sighted two ships. Identified as Spanish.
2118 Sighted Spanish steamer.
Sighted 10 fishing craft during day.

March 4, 1943.

0020 Sighted Spanish steamer after radar contact. Visibility 2000 yards due to rain.
0335 Sighted small steamer.
0619 Submerged.
1000 Sighted and photographed Spanish steamer. Took course for 1255 Received FOS 1234 A/4 terminating patrol. Took course for point X.
1331 to 1500 Heard repeated rumblings like distant explosions.
1820 Sighted large 4 engine bomber at 500 feet heading directly for periscope. Identified as Focke-Wulf 177 Kurier and increased depth to 120 feet and evaded.
2033 Surfaced.
Sighted 6 fishing craft during day.

March 5, 1943.

0632 Submerged.
1700 to 2100 Heard series of approximately 25 sharp explosive sounds. These were similar to those previously heard, but seemed louder and all appeared to originate below and to port. Doubt exists as to whether they have external or internal causes. Careful inspection has failed to reveal any internal cause.
2123 Surfaced.

March 6, 1943.

Uneventful.

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220/A16
Serial (03)
SS220/AL6
U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
Fleet Post Office
New York, New York

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF THE THIRD WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

March 7, 1943.

Uneventful.

March 8, 1943.

Sighted numerous aircraft while approaching and at rendezvous.

1204 Arrived at rendezvous.

1751 Formed astern of HMS LA CAPRICIEUSE, USS HARRING and USS Shad.

1804 U.S.S. HERRING and U.S.S. SHAD left formation. Commenced passage to Base Two.

March 9, 1943.

2101 Arrived at Base Two.

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SS220/A16
Serial (Q3)
U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
% Fleet Post Office
New York, New York

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF THE THIRD W. R. PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

2. WEATHER.

Weather was exceptionally good and seas unexpectedly calm.

3. TIDAL INFORMATION (IF ABNORMAL).

Normal.

4. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.

Same as last reported.

5. DESCRIPTION OF WAR SHIPS SIGHTED.

None.

6. DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT SIGHTED.

| TYPE          | POSITION          | COURSE | ALTITUDE | TIME & DATE |
||||||
| Hoinkel 111   | 42-30 N 09-15 W | Circling | 500'     | 0835 Feb 18 |
| Focke-Wulf 177| 42-30 N 09-11 W | South   | 500'     | 1340 Feb 18 |
| 4 Eng. Bomber | 42-30 N 09-15 W | West   | 500-1000'| 2159 Feb 19 |
| Unidentified | 42-30 N 09-15 W | North  | 500-1000'| 1623 Feb 21 |
| Unidentified | 43-44 N 08-08 W |          | 500'     | 0740 Mar 1 |
| Unidentified | 43-45 N 08-08 W |          | 500'     | 1104 Mar 3 |
| Focke-Wulf 177| 43-40 N 08-29 W | West   | 500'     | 1820 Mar 4 |

Numerous planes of all types in vicinity of British Isles.
SD radar contacts between 0400 - 0600 almost daily.

7. SUMMARY OF ATTACKS.

None.

8. ENEMY A/S RESCUES.

None except plane patrols.

9. ENEMY MIN. SWEEPING OPERATIONS.

None

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SS220/A16
Serial (03)
U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
% Fleet Post Office
New York, New York

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF THE THIRD WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

10. MAJOR DEFECTS EXPERIENCED.

None. Numerous small electrical and mechanical parts have worn out indicating approaching need for overhaul.

11. RADIO RECEPTION.

Excellent. Last consecutive message HS 467 of 3-9-43.

12. SOUND CONDITIONS.

Fair.

13. HEALTH AND HABITABILITY.

Very good.
Following cases received for treatment:

| DIAGNOSIS | NUMBER | DAYS LOST |
||||
| Sprain, back | 1 | 0 |
| Sore throat | 14 | 0 |
| Colds | 12 | 0 |
| Coughs | 10 | 0 |
| Constipation | 22 | 0 |
| Gastritis | 8 | 0 |
| Gingivitis | 2 | 0 |
| Vincents Angina | 1 | 0 |
| Toothache | 2 | 0 |
| Headache | 32 | 0 |
| Pediculosis | 3 | 0 |
| Fungus Infection. | 6 | 0 |

14. MILES STEAMED ENROUTE.

1,183.

15. FUEL EXPENDED.

40,075

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16. FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING.

Torpedoes | Fuel | Provisions | Fresh Water
24 | 50,374 | 40 days | Unlimited 20 days

17. FACTOR OF ENDURANCE CAUSING END OF PATROL.

None. Recalled by FOS 1234 A/4 March.

18. REMARKS.

Because of the heavy traffic encountered, this patrol was at least extremely productive in experience in surface and submerged ship handling for all watch standards. Trawler and fishing craft contacts numbered 485 and 127 larger vessels were sighted, the majority of which passed fairly close about. Our patrol point was well chosen with respect to shipping lanes, but was also directly in the lane and area used by the fishing fleet. Consequently, in order to observe shipping and elude small craft, we were forced to maneuver radically and often. The presence of these small craft at night presented the major difficulty in making undetected approaches during the period of full moon. During this period the sea was glassy and there was not a trace of a cloud in the sky.

Recurrent plane contacts indicate a regular early morning and late evening patrol. Information regarding British ferry schedules through this area would be helpful in evaluating these contacts.

The numerous inaccuracies and omissions in the forecasts of neutral shipping prevent night approaches from being carried to the conclusion of attacks if Spanish colors are displayed. Positive identification of an individual ship, particularly distinguishing one tanker from another at night, is practically impossible unless the ship has outstanding characteristics. The vessel approached on the morning of February 24 was assumed to be CAMPUZANO, but p jitive identification was impossible at 2900 yards in bright

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SS220/Al6
: Serial (03)
: CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF THE THIRD WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

moon light. Illuminated colors, a straight bow and counter stern were the principal distinguishing features, but these appearances could easily be obtained by the clever application of a little paint. A definite policy of sinking un- reported neutrals would go far towards clearing up this situation.

In view of the reported preparations of the NORD TITANIC, that vessel appeared to be our primary objective, consquentially any engine aft vessel received particular attention. The following vessels of that type, whose presence had not been for-casts or who wore long over-due, were sighted as follows:

10 Feb. CAMPANARIO - 1 day late.
12 Feb. F. L. de YABARRA - not listed.
16 Feb. MARQUES de CHAVARRI type - not listed.
16 Feb. MARQUIS de CHAVARRI type - not listed.
21 Feb. CAMPOMANES - 3 days late.
23 Feb. CAMPUZANO type - not listed.
26 Feb. CAMPILO - forecast received during approach.

The feeling of futility engendered by such numerous cont- acts which failed to develop into attacks was hard to over-come. The tendency was to become lax and the effect on morale was noticeable.

The steamer which was observed almost every day patrolling off Vigo was a duplicate of the 1000 ton trawler shown on page 23 of CB 3075 and mentioned in FOS 1038 A/1. Repeated observations of this vessel failed to show any positive evi- dence of fishing. The trawler was well marked with Spanish flags, and no guns were visible. However, it is believed that she is conducting an anti-submarine or observation pat- rol. W/T equipment was not obvious, but may have been pres- ent.

Contrary to the opinion expressed in Radar Information Notes # 3, December 1, 1942, a condition of hazy atmosphere or light fog produced phenomenal radar results. On the evening of March 2nd with overcast sky and heavy ground haze con- tacts at 22,000 yards were obtinced on medium sized ships usually picked up at from 12 to 14 thousand yards. These contacts confirmed the previously formed impression.

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115937
Serial 022

U.S. CONFIDENTIAL - BRITISH SECRET

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

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. BARB - Report of THIRD War Patrol.

Enclosure: (A) Track Charts (to Admiral (Submarines) only).

1. The THIRD War Patrol report of the BARB is forwarded herewith. The length of the patrol was thirty-eight days of which twenty-eight were spent on station.

2. The material condition of the ship was excellent upon her arrival in port. The ship's morale was high, considering that no targets were presented. It will be noted that over six hundred sight contacts were made by the BARB and that none of the surface ships were legitimate prey within the meaning of paragraph six of F.S.L.2. The intelligence information obtained will be useful. It appears that morning and evening twilight air patrols are maintained in addition to sporadic off-harbor A/S patrols by converted trawlers of the Heimdall class. This, coupled with probable misuse of Spanish colors and markings within territorial limits, and by failure of Spanish authorities to supply accurate forecasts of shipping to the Admiralty, constitutes a serious situation. If the wording of paragraph 6(iii) of F.S.L.2 were altered to permit the sinking on sight of unreported vessels within the patrol areas, the situation would improve.

3. It is believed that the detonations heard so frequently by the BARB may have been plane attacks on submarines by own or enemy planes. The Admiral (Submarines) is requested to coordinate the times that these explosions were heard with reports of attacks delivered by the Coastal Command. It appears that the submarine may have been attacked by aircraft on 19, 21 and 22 February.

4. The excellent reception obtained with the D/F loop while submerged reflects credit on the radio operating personnel of the BARB.

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12 MAR 1943
: U.S. SUBMARINE SQUADRON FIFTY
: U.S.S. BAR, Flas.hip.
: C-0-N-N-I-D-I-N-T-I-A-I
: Subject: U.S.S. BAR - Report of THIRD War Patrol.

5. The commending officer again displayed an aggressive spirit in covering his patrol station. His remarks are concurred in. He is advised that there are no ferry flights over the patrol areas.

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 (Submarines)
Comnaveu
Cominach (2)
Vopnav
Cincpec
Cincelant
Comsopec
Comsowspec
Comsubpec
Comsublant (2)
Comsubsowspec.

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20 GROSVENOR SQUARE
LONDON, W.1
MAR 18 1943

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

Subject: U.S.S. BARB - Report of THIRD 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.

J. G. BRAY, JR.
BY DIRECTION.

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

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(Copy)
U.S.S. BARB - PATROL REPORT - UNIDENTIFIED EXPLOSIONS

From ...... ADMIRAL (SUBMARINES)
Northways, London, N.W.3

Date ...... 27th March, 1943.
No. ...... SM.4343/456

To ...... AIR OFFICER COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF, COASTAL, COORD

U.S.S. BARB while on patrol off Spain, reported hearing many unidentified explosions. It would be appreciated if you could state from your records whether any of these coincided with any attacks made by our own aircraft on U-boats within 120 miles of Cape Finisterre.

| Date       | Time (all times B.S., T.) |
|||
| 11th February | 0912, 1940, 1629, 1125, 2204, 2219, 1952, 0927, 0939, 1006, 1300, 1630, 1648, 1230, 1340, 0810, 1331 - 1500, 1700 - 2100 |
| 12th        |                             |
| 13th        |                             |
| 19th        |                             |
| 20th        |                             |
| 21st        |                             |
| 22nd        |                             |
| 28th        |                             |
| 4th March    |                             |
| 5th         |                             |

(sgd) S. M. RAW

for Rear Admiral

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234814M. Wt. 10961/30S 46,000 Pads 6/40 W. & S. Ltd. 51-6897.
ROYAL AIR FORCE.

From: Headquarters, Coastal Command.
To: Admiral (Submarines), Northways, London, N.W.3.
Date: 31st March, 1943.
Ref: CC/S.705/21/Air

SECRET (U.S. CONFIDENTIAL)

With reference to your memo No. 4343/456, dated 27th March, 1943, a careful examination of the records at this Headquarters has shown that there is no connection between the explosions reported by U.S.S. BARB and any attacks on U/Boats in this area by Coastal Command aircraft.

Air Marshal,
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief,
COASTAL COMMAND.

ADMIRAL
4343
4 APR 1943
3718

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31.3.43
No. SM.4343/774
COMMANDER, U.S. SUBMARINE SQUADRON 50

Forwarded for information.

Northways,
London, N.W. 3
4th April 1943.

Enclosure: SM.4343/456 of 27/3/43.

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49508

SS220/A16
Serial (04)
U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
a Fleet Post Office
New York, New York

U.S. CONFIRMATION
CONFIDENTIAL
From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander Submarine Squadron FIFTY.

Subject: Report of the fourth war patrol of the U.S.S. BARB.

Reference: (a) Sub Lant X-18 of November 15, 1942.
    (A) Report of the fourth war patrol of the U.S.S.
    BARB (SS220)

1. In accordance with reference (a) enclosure (A) is
summitted herewith.

N. LUCCHI, JR.

DECLASSIFIED

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.10C
BY OP-0969C DATE 5/12/42

49508

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SS220/A16
Serial (04)
U.S.S. BARK (SS220)
/ FLIGHT POST OFFICE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF THE FOURTH WAK PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARK.

April 5, 1943.

0431 Submerged.
0619 Surfaced.
0725 Sighted floating mine 400 yards off port beam. Lat. 69-23-45 N Long. 08-30-00 E.
0840 Sighted floating mine 600 yards broad on port bow. Lat. 69-30'-00 N Long. 08-45'-00 E.
1130 Sighted floating mine 800 yards off starboard beam. Lat. 69-55'-00 N Long. 10'-40' E.
1938 Sighted floating mine 800 yards off port beam. Lat. 71-18'-45 N Long. 12'-16'-20 E.
2145 Arrived in patrol area. Sighted five floating mines during the day, four before reaching area.

April 6 - 23, 1943.

Conducted surface patrol in assigned area, making short dive each day. Sighted 52 floating mines during this period. Mines were of various types and most of them appeared to have been in the water for some time. Fired at them with the rifle, machine gun, sub-machine gun and 20 millimeter and though many hits were obtained, the mines neither exploded nor sank. This helped to relieve the monotony of the patrol and provided a small amount of training for the crew. At 1700 April 23rd received FOS 231428 changing our patrol area to line "X".

April 24, 1943.

0001 Left station for new patrol.
0612 Submerged due to sighting plane bearing 150° true, altitude 1°, distant about 10 or 12 miles in Lat. 71°-32' N. Long. 011°15' E. Plane's course approximately 330° True; not identified due to distance.
1145 Surfaced.
1210 Submerged due to sighting plane bearing 300° true, altitude 1°, distant about seven miles. Lat. 71°-27' N. Long. 010°-30' E.
1256 Made periscope observation sighted plane circling, distant about four miles; identified as Blohm and Voss (BV 138) 3 engine single wing flying boat.
1310 Plane disappeared over horizon on course 100° true.
1416 Surfaced. Sighted 10 floating mines during day.

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SS220/A16
Serial (04)  U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
    / FLEET POST OFFICE
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF THE FOURTH WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

April 25, 1943.

Received FOS 251219 changing patrol line to line "U".

1459 Submerged.
2400 Surfaced.

April 26, 1943.

Enroute new patrol line.

0314 Submerged.
2350 Surfaced.
    Sighted 1 floating mine.

April 27, 1943.

Enroute new patrol line.

0401 Submerged.
1350 Surfaced.
1900 Recei ved FOS 271644 giving date of BARB leaving patrol as lay
    6th and directing us to obtain information as to southern
    limit of ice fields

April 28, 1943.

0550 Arrived at northern limit of new patrol line.
0554 Submerged.
1527 Surfaced to obtain sun line.
1539 Submerged.
1859 Surfaced.
2215 Submerged. Lookout sighted 4 planes bearing 045° true, alti-
    tude 2°, distant about 8 miles; planes course approximately
    225° true; ship's position Lat. 68°-10' N. Long. 016°-07' i.
    Planes not identified. After fifteen minutes at 100 feet,
    made observation at periscope depth, no planes in sight.
    (Coming tower periscope can only be used in LOW POWER due
    to derangement of optics or shifting linkage.)

2250 Surfaced.
2253 Submerged. While on course 270° true blowing up to remain on
    surface, one lookout and the Officer-of-the-Deck sighted a
    periscope bearing 230° relative, distant 500 yards. Went to
    150 feet, rigged for silent running and listened on sound gear
    but could not hear anything. Ship's position (determined from
    a later fix, 0230/29 April, and run back was Lat. 68°-10.7 H,
    Long. 16°-13.8 W.

2327 Came to periscope dept. for observations and remained there.

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U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
:  FLEET POST OFFICE
:  NEW YORK, NEW YORK

SS220/A16
Serial (04)

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF T. E. FOURTH WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

April 29, 1943.

0030 Received FOS 281033 changing date of leaving patrol to May 8.
0221 Surfaced.
0400 Submerged.
    Higged Control room periscope for use in Conning Tower; this
    makes Conning Tower periscope inoperative, but in view of de-
    rangement and difficulty of maintaining trim in rough weather
    at 56 feet, plus the increased distance of Conning Officer
    from fire control instruments it was decided that one good
    periscope in the Conning Tower is better than one in Low
    Power only.
2357 Surfaced.

April 30, 1943.

0401 Submerged.
1555 Surfaced to ventilate boat and get sun line.
1605 Submerged.
2351 Surfaced.

May 1, 1943.

0400 Submerged.
1552 Surfaced to ventilate boat and get sun line.
1613 Submerged.
2350 Surfaced.

May 2, 1943.

0508 Submerged.
1455 Surfaced to ventilate boat and get sun line.
1506 Submerged.
2344 Surfaced.

May 3, 1943.

0359 Submerged.
1559 Surfaced to ventilate boat and get sun line.
1615 Submerged.
1730 Received S9's 031545 giving routing instructions and orders
    to leave patrol May 7.
2345 Surfaced.

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0520 Submerged.
1615 Surfaced to ventilate boat and get sun line.
1633 Submerged.
2145 Received S9's 041535 extending date of leaving patrol to May 8.
2350 Surfaced. Headed north to determine position of ice fields as per FOS 271644.

May 5, 1943.

1843 Reversed course to 180° true. Seas full of floating ice. Sighted large icebergs on horizon. Water temperature 28° F. Air temperature 15° F. Ship completely iced over. Floating ice deemed dangerous. Pitometer log rodmeter bent due to hitting ice cake putting Pitometer log out of commission. Ship's position Lat. 70°-48' N, Long. 16°-04' W.

May 6, 1943.

0752 Submerged.
1652 Surfaced to get sun line.
1705 Submerged.
2254 Surfaced.

May 7, 1943.

Kan surface patrol due to heavy seas and frequent snow storms. Top side completely iced over.
1210 SD Radar contact 25 miles, plane moved in to 23 miles then faded out; visibility still bad. Average air temperature for today 20° F. Received S9's 071221 changing routing instructions.

May 8, 1943.

0759 Submerged.
1300 Surfaced. Left patrol area and headed for point "P".

May 9, 1943.

0432 OOD sighted periscope. Lat. 66°-19' N, Long. 8°-16' W. Submerged.

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:  Serial (04)
:  CONFIDENTIAL

:  REPORT OF THE FOURTH WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.
:  0453  Surfaced.
:  1425  Submerged.
:  2051  Surfaced.

May 10, 1943.
1100  Passed 100 fathom curve.
1330  Sighted land bearing 199° true. Later determined to be duck-le Flugga.
1640  Sighted escort vessel, Norwegian MTB.
1650  Formed astern of escort.
1808  Anchored in South Harbor, Lerwick, Shetland Islands.

May 11, 1943.
2235  U.S.S. BLACKFISH anchored.

May 12, 1943.
1004  Underway enroute Base II, kosnoath Scotland in company with escort HMS LA CAPRICIEUSE, HMS USURPIK, and U.S.S. BLACKFISH.

May 13, 1943.
Uneventful.

May 14, 1943.
1522  Arrived at Base II, kosneath, Scotland.

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SS220/A16
Serial (04)  U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
    FLIGHT POST OFFICE
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF THE FOURTH WAI PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

2. WEATHER.

Area K193 - except for time enroute to this area and the first few days in area the weather was good and the seas calm. Many snow and hail storms were experienced but except for one or two they were of short duration.

Line "W" - The weather in this area was excellent until day 5th when we started north to look for ice. The sea was calm but the skies were overcast as a result of which only one fix was obtained while in this area. The injection temperature averaged 30° F. On the run north heavy winds and seas were experienced and the ship was completely covered with ice. At Lat. 70°-48' N, Long. 16°-04' W. heavy floc ice was encountered and large icebergs were seen on the horizon.

3. TIDAL INFORMATION.

No remarks.

4. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.

None.

5. DESCRIPTION OF WAI SHIPS SIGHTED.

Periscope sighted at 2253 on April 25th was of small diameter, with a spherical lens piece.

6. DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT SIGHTED.

| TYPE | POSITION | COURSE | ALT. | TIME-DATE |
|------|||------||
| Unidentified | 71°-32' N, 11°-15' E | 330° T 500' | 0612/4-24 |
| Blohm & Voss (BV138) | 71°-27' N, 10°-30' E | 100° T 500' | 1210/4-24 |
| 4 Unidentified | 68°-10' N, 16°-07' W | 225° T 500' | 2215/4-28 |

7. SUMMARY OF ATTACKS.

None.

8. ENEMY A/S MEASURES.

None except plane patrols.

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9. ENEMY MINE SWEEPING OPERATIONS.

None.

10. HAJOR DEFECTS EXPERIENCED.

One main engine cylinder liner was cracked. This was believed to be due to a small amount of water leaking by the outboard exhaust valve and upon preparing to surface, the engine was not completely drained, the excess water caused the casualty.

The optical shifting linkage in #2 periscope became deranged to the extent that the periscope could only be used in LOW POWER. No. 1 periscope was rigged for Corning Tower operation.

Latitude correction for Gyrocompass only can be set up to 70° of latitude. In area K 193, trouble was experienced in maintaining a slow enough armature speed on the gyro motor generator set, and twice the control panel rheostat burned out. A makeshift resistor was substituted that could withstand more current. This proved satisfactory.

11. RADIO RECEPTION.

Excellent. Last consecutive message HS 256

12. SOUND CONDITIONS.

No remarks.

13 HEALTH AND HABITABILITY.

Very good. The following cases were received for treatment:

| DIAGNOSIS | NO. CASES | DAYS LOST |
||||
| Headache  | 37       | 0        |
| Constipation| 32      | 0        |
| Colds     | 13       | 0        |
| Coughs    | 10       | 0        |
| Sore Throats| 8       | 0        |
| Cat. Fever, acute| 2       | 2        |
| Tonsillitis, acute| 1       | 7        |
| Vincent's Angina| 3       | 0        |
| Sinusitis   | 1       | 0        |

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13. HEALTH AND HABITABILITY (CONT'D)

| DIAGNOSIS | NO. CASES | DAYS LOST |
||||
| GASTRITIS  | 4        | 1        |
| BURNS     | 2        | 0        |
| LACERATIONS, FINGERS | 4 | 0 |
| FUNGUS INFECTIONS | 8 | 0 |
| PEDICULOSIS | 5        | 0 |
| CONJUNCTIVITIS | 2 | 0 |
| BACKACHE   | 1        | 0 |
| BOILS     | 6        | 0 |
| CELLULITIS, WRIST | 1 | 0 |
| RINGWORM  | 2        | 0 |
| URETHRITIS  | 3        | 0 |
| GONOCOCCUS INFECTION, URETHRIA | 1 | 0 |

14. MILES STRAINED ENROUTE.
   Total miles enroute to and from station - 3730.

15. FUEL EXPENDED.
   - 69,255 gallons.

16. FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING.
   - TORPEDOES: 24
   - FUEL: 19,694 gal.
   - PROVISIONS: 20 days
   - FRESH WATER: Unlimited
   - PACKAGE: 20 days

17. FACTOR OF ENDURANCE CAUSING END OF PATROL.
   - None. Recalled by FOS 271544 of April 1943.

18. REMARKS.
   The Comm. on: Officer recommends that our submarines use the same camouflage painting as the British submarines as it was noticed that they were very difficult to see, even at short distances in northern waters. Our silhouette will not allow us to obtain as good results but this change should be a decided improvement.

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18. REMARKS. (CONT'D).

Because of sighting a periscope on our patrol line and probable presence of enemy submarines it was decided to conduct a periscope patrol with hopes of finding a U - boat for a target. Dives were made for 20 hours duration, with a short surfacing in order to obtain a noon sun line. These dives were not unduly hard on personnel but were made for nine days only and undoubtedly would have become so.

As on previous patrols the only complaints are a lack of targets and the fact that the patrol areas are not very suitable for this type of submarine. With our large silhouette and with the continual daylight experienced in these areas, we are at a definite disadvantage compared to the smaller U - Boats. This disadvantage was only partially nullified by the exceptionally long dives.

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18 MAY 1943
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. BARB - Report of FOURTH War Patrol.

Inclosure: (A) Track Chart (to Admiral (Submarines) only).

1. The report of the FOURTH War Patrol of the U.S. S. BARB is forwarded herewith. The duration of the patrol was forty-four (44) days. This patrol was conducted off the coast of Norway and north of Iceland.

2. The material condition of the submarine and the physical condition of the crew was of the same excellence that has obtained on all previous patrols.

3. Air temperatures from 18 to 28 degrees Fahrenheit obtained throughout the patrol but no difficulty was experienced in operation of any of the equipment or machinery. The Squadron Commander is of the opinion that in conducting patrols in high latitudes with long daylight hours, the patrol should be carried out diving as much as possible. This will nullify the disadvantage of a large silhouette. Surface patrol should be carried out at discretion of commanding officer in order to maintain a minimum of 50% or 60% battery reserve. It is believed that this routine would be most effective in keeping the efficiency of the crew at its highest.

4. The decrease in the directive force of the Arma gyro-compass in high latitudes is noted. Manual input of "own ship's course" into the Torpedo Data Computer with consequently slight decrease in the case of operation must be accepted.

5. 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.

N. S. IVES.

DISTRIBUTION:
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Comnaveu - Cominich (B)
VOpnav - Cincpac
Cinclant - Comsopac
Comsowespac - Comsubpac
Comsublant(2) - Comsubsowscpac.

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1. NARRATIVE.
June 8, 1943.
1600 Underway from Base II in accordance with CSS 50 Operation Order 11-43 in company with U.S.S. BLACKFISH.
1700 Rendezvoused with HHS CUTYSARK and commenced passage.
1850 Trim Dive.
June 12, 1943.
1015 Commenced diving by day enroute. The following routine was followed daily while diving by day enroute and on patrol:
   Submerged about 0600 daily. Surfaced about 1700 to ventilate boat and take sun sight. Submerged about 1720-1730 and surfaced about 0100. All days were completely uneventful except as noted below:
June 14, 1943.
2030 Sighted masts of merchant vessel. Unable to close.
2135 Sighted vessel hull down. Made submerged approach and identified as TITNSON A. BALBOA, Sweden. Photographed.
June 19, 1943.
1030 Received FOS 181926, 181929, 182036, 182041, 190024 assigning new patrol area.
1230 Surfaced and commenced passage to new patrol area.

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0700 Commenced diving by day with same routine.

June 23, 1943.

0543 Lookout reported periscope close aboard to starboard. Officer-of-the-Deck saw wake about 100 yards on starboard bow and turned to ram but object was inside of turning circle. Submerged and rigged for silent running - no sound contact - possibly large fish.

June 25, 1943.

Sighted empty carlin raft.

July 1, 1943.

1700 Received FOS 011520, 011521, and 011536 directing BARB proceed New London.

July 2, 1943.

1710 Sighted object dead ahead which, on inspection, appeared to be large wooden raft on matting covered drum floats, well barnacled. In center of raft was a sheet metal well.

July 3, 1943.

1200 Left station maintaining same routine of submergence while enroute diving by day.

July 11, 1943.

0436 Sighted lighted vessel, approached and identified as Portuguese.

July 15, 1943.

0430 Sighted lighted vessel, approached and identified as Spanish.

- 2 -

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SS220/A16
:  U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
:  % Fleet Post Office
:  New York, New York.

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT OF THE FIFTH WAR PATROL OF THE U.S.S. BARB.

July 17, 1943.

0900  Sighted large metal spar buoy.

July 19, 1943.

0400  Surface running to 0500 July 22, making daily trim dive,
then to 2200 July 23, same submerged routine.
During 22nd. and 23rd. of July, strong currents combined
with the lack of sights necessitated piloting by fathometer alone. On reaching 50 fathom curve - It was
followed until surfacing at 2100 July 23rd.

1019  Moored Sub Base, New London, Conn.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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13. Health and Habitability:
NO. OF
DIAGNOSIS (CASES) DAYS LOST

Constipation 44 0
Colds 4 0
Headaches 58 0
Fungus infections 33 0
Vincent's Angina 3 0
Gastritis 4 0
Gastro-Enteritis 1 2
Gingivitis 2 0
Cellulitis, foot 1 6
Sore throat 6 0
Measles 1 4
Uretheritis 3 0
Conjunctivitis 4 0
Ingrown toenail 1 2
Ulcer, penis 2 0
Ulcer, abdomen 1 2
Foreign body - eye 1 0
Cyst, eyelid 1 0

14. Miles steamed surface: 5527
Miles steamed submerged: 1110.2

15. Fuel expended: 70826 Gal.

16. Factors of endurance remaining:
Torpedoes - 24
Fuel - 19064 Gal.
Provisions - 25 Days
Fresh Water - Indefinite.
Personnel - 10 days.

17. Factor causing ending of patrol - Orders FOS.

18. Remarks - None.

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1. Weather: Weather was phenomenally good through-out. Seas were glassy calm the majority of days.

2. Major defects: Salt water circulating pump on Nos. 1 and 2 main engines had hot bearings and had to be renewed. This is the third occurence of this casualty suffered in 2000 hours of operation with chrome liners.

3. Radio reception: Variable.

4. Enclosure (A):

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16-3(5) SUBMARINES, ATLANTIC FLEET
(0939) c/o Fleet Post Office, New York, N.Y.

CONFIDENTIAL
26 July 1943

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

Subject: U.S.S. BARB - Report of Fifth War Patrol.

Reference: (a) Cominch/Opnav FF1/A6-5 Ser. 01529 of 17 May 1943.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.

1. On 8 June 1943, U.S.S. BARB departed Base Two for a patrol in the North Atlantic. The Flag Officer Commanding Submarines ordered the patrol terminated on 1 July and BARB then proceeded to the Submarine Base, New London, arriving 24 July.

2. No contacts were made with the enemy. The Commanding Officer has stated that he considers the periscope and wake, reported as having been sighted on 23 June, to have been a disturbance caused by some species of marine life.

3. BARB has been granted availability for upkeep and engine repairs from 25 July to 7 August at the Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut. A study will be made during the refit period to determine the cause and remedial action required in connection with the hot bearings reported on main engine circulating water pumps.

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

DISTRIBUTION
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VOpnav - Cincpac - Cinclant - 31 JUL 1943
Comsopac - Comsowespac - 10/4/11
Comsubpac - Comsubsowespac - 50
CO BARB

F. A. DAUBIN

File No. (SC) 44-3(2-3)/4582
Doc. No. 88972
Copy No. 4... 04...

L. S. PARKS,
Flag Secretary
RN... 1486

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SS220/A16
Serial 0223
U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, Calif.

29 November 1943.

From: Commanding Officer, J.S.S. BARB.
To: Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.

Via: Commander Submarine Division SIXTY ONE.
Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR.
Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. ALIS, Report of War Patrol Number SIX.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the sixth war patrol of this vessel conducted in the Formosan area during the period 30 September 1943, to 28 November 1945, is forwarded herewith.

[Signature]
[Name]
[Title]

DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, CPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY OP-0489C
DATE 5/23/42

DECLASSIFIED

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30 September
2230z
Departed Pearl Harbor, under escort of
U.S.S. ALLEN, in accordance with Combat
17 Opd 221-43 and commenced passage to operating
area via Midway.

1 October
0530z
Parted company with escort.

Signed large bomber on westerly course,
distant 10 miles. (Contact #1).

3 October
0130
Signed large bomber on easterly course,
distant 12 miles. (Contact #2).

4 October
1300z
Arrived rendezvous and contacted plane escort.

2105z
Hoored to nest alongside SPIRITY and commenced
exchange of exploder mechanisms.

6 October
1951z
Underway from Midway. Commenced passage
to area.

7 October
0340z
Sighted large bomber, distant 12 miles, on
opposite course. (Contact #3).

0340z
Lookout reported periscope 1,000 yards on
starboard beam. Placed astern and went to flank
speed. Not sighted by OOD or CO. (Contact #1).

Enclosure (A)

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14 October
0645z Sighted Haha Jima bearing 300(T) distant
about 35 miles.

15 October
1245z Commenced surface patrol on east-west courses
in vicinity Long, 137-44 E. in accordance with
Consubpac directive.

16 October
1012z Sighted lights of vessel. Closed to investigate and obtained radar range at 25,000 yards. After two hours at full power we closed sufficiently to identify a properly marked hospital ship. Broke off approach and returned to patrol line. (Contact #2).

18 October
1952z At the beginning of morning twilight, made radar and sight contact with large passenger freighter of Heian Maru type and two large DD escorts emerging from rain squall. (Contact #3). Sent to radar depth at range of 12,500 yards and soon sighted target which passed into another rain squall. Intermittent sightings after going to periscope depth until range was reduced to about 4,800 yards with 100 starboard angle. At this time, one DD passed within 800 yards but we held fire for main target. It was our last chance as formation changed about 1200 away at this time. Maneuvers appeared to consist of constant helm imposed on zig plan. Both screens were on starboard bow of 'target'. Four torpedoes flooded, so commenced routining as formation was drawing away. Lost contact. Completed routining and commenced full speed pursuit but failed to regain contact. Broke off pursuit at 0700z on 19th and resumed passage to area. Formation must have made radical change of base course after contact was lost.

21 October
0445z Entered patrol area.

22 October
0645z Made landfall on Iriyako Jima. Decided to patrol north of Iriyako Jima light for one day before proceeding to Doka Sho.

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22 October
2330z
Sighted convoy consisting of two medium sized freighters and four small ships, possibly escorts, plus plane escort. Attempted to gain position ahead on the surface, but plane's approach drove us down. Approached at high speed for three hours, but gradually lost distance. Surfaced at 0530z, 25rd and attempted end around. Convoy and plane escort were sighted at intervals as we drew ahead. At 0700z, sighted plane approaching in glide astern. Submerged and took one depth bomb. On return to periscope depth, saw that plane had been joined by others. They were making intense search of area and kept us submerged until after dark. On surfacing, decided further pursuit would be a waste of fuel as they were already out of our area and their base course was uncertain. (Contact #4). (Plane contacts #5 & 6).

: 23 October
1445z
Unable to raise PHI to send report.

: 1920z
Obtained radar contact at 3,900 yards on some small craft which approached at high speed to 2,500 yards. Submerged and tracked by sound. Never sighted. (Contact #5).

: 24 October
0320z
Nile surfacing, periscope watch sighted two SC type patrol craft in formation 10,000 yards on port beam. Submerged. Not seen again. (Contact #6).

: 25 October
0340z
Sighted smoke while submerged. After determining direction of bearing change, came to normal approach course, and ran at high speed. Finally sighted three large transports with DD and plane escort, (Contact #7) (Plane contact #7), but angle on the bow was 90° starboard. Two zis towards put us dead ahead at 12,000 yards, but all other zis were away and formation passed out of range. Base course appeared to be 060(T) but when last sighted the formation had again come right. It hit this in view, it was decided to report contact on base course 060(T) for use of submarines: in northern areas,

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25 October
1711z
Radar contact at 3,700 yards with two small
craft. Detoured and did not sight.

1950z
Discontinued search and slowed down. Proceeding
to southern part of area for a few days.

27 October
2105z
Sighted Seikoo road Light at 15 "iles. Conducted
submerged patrol along shore. Heavy but passing
rains, overcast sky and rough seas made observations
difficult. During the afternoon, a steady rain set
in and visibility became worse. Surfaced and pro-
ceeded east to transmit BAHB Serial 3, thence between
Yonakuni Jima and Irionote Jima to Noka Sno.

31 Oct.
Patrolling this area. Overcast skies with numerous
rain squalls continue to be prevalent and when not
in sight of land navigation is next to impossible.
Radar fixes prove invaluable. Rough seas continue.
In view of the bad weather conditions combined with
the strong currents encountered, it has been decided
to continue patrolling those eastern areas rather
than enter Formosa Channel, until the weather improves.
No evidence on Noka Sno of the radar suspected by
SCULPIN.

0430z
Periscope watch sighted nine large bombers on
westerly course, flying in formation. Disappeared
in overcast. (Contact #8).

1500z
Sighted lights on horizon which were soon
identified as properly marked hospital ship on course
060(T). This contact tends to verify our belief that
traffic is being routed farther east. (Contact #9).

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3 November Rough seas and bad visibility continue unabated. Insnore submerged patrol not feasible so continuing surface patrol between Hoka Sho and Sento Shosho.

: 0216z SD radar contact at 6 miles moving in. Submerged and searched by periscope. Not sighted due to overcast. (Contact #9).

: 0700z SD radar contact at 8 miles moving in. Submerged. Evidently a regular air patrol is maintained here. (Contact #10).

: 4 November SD radar contact at 8 miles which moved in rapidly. Submerged. (Contact #11).

: 5 November Conducting insnore patrol of Seikoo Roads. Weather has improved and seas abated somewhat, however, squalls and overcast continue.

: 6 November Will return to Hoka Sho and attempt to intercept convoy reported heading south.

: 7 November Patrolling NE of Hoka Sho. Set during the night was 29 miles to the eastward.

: 8 November Just prior to surfacing, the boat suddenly took a down angle and descended rapidly to 95 feet. A bubble in safety checked the descent and the cause was evident on the bathymetrograph which showed extreme gradients plus and minus. A down current probably exists here and the surface is cut up by rip tides. Patrolling northern Formosa Straits. The weather has cleared for the first time and the sea is glassy.

: 9 November All night run at standard speed put us in noon position of reported convoy. Patrolled that area during daylight without results. Assumed that convoy had hugged island chain, continued south, and would then cut sharply Northwest. Proceeded toward Yonakuni Island to intercept.

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9 November 1519z
Radar contact at 11,000 yards in the midst of a rain squall. (Contact #10). Traced to obtain course and speed and commenced end around. Extremely heavy seas held our speed down to 11 to 13 knots, but finally gained position on port bow of formation and commenced surface radar approach. The night was as black as a fathom up a chimney and nothing was sighted until the range was reduced to less than 3,000 yards. We were making approach on largest ship in center of formation when shapes suddenly loomed up at 1,600 yards broad on starboard bow. We were on a collision course, so changed rapidly towards and took these two over lapping ships as targets. At 2017z fired four torpedoes from bow tubes (Attack #1) and observed two hits in large AK(8,000 T) and one in medium AK similar to Heiyo Haru (5624 T). Immediately four vessels turned on strong searchlights and one fired a gun. Swinging to bridge on stern tubes or shift to other flank, as feasible, when a DD or torpedo boat suddenly appeared around the stern of the torpedoed AKs and at 1,600 yards, headed for us. When range was 1,200 yards on our beam we submerged. As we passed 60 feet, one heavy explosion was heard combined with a series of noises which we believed to be the vessel breaking up. The loud explosion was more like a surface detonation or one at shallow depth, lacking the usual depth charge bang. It could not possibly have come from the DD or torpedo boat. About an hour later there were three very heavy explosions and loud rumblings at a good distance, which also lacked the characteristic depth charge bang. These may have been exploding boilers. The type of explosions and noises heard, plus the observed hits and extremely heavy seas from ahead convinced us that at least one of the vessels sank. On submerging into the heavy sea excessive water had to be taken in and she went down like a rock. Safety was blown and the boat checked at 375 feet. She was tight except for 1/4 inch tank riser and coming tower cables, but valuable time was lost in regaining trim. Commenced retirement as seas were much too heavy for periscope observations in approaching twilight and we were too close to the beach to surface. (Continued)

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SS220/A16

CONFIDENTIAL

U.S.S. BARS, REPORT OF WAR RAILOR NUMBER SIX

Although the formation was never seen, it appears from radar information to have consisted of four medium to large cargo vessels in two columns, with one escort ahead, one astern, and one on each flank. No pinging was heard, and the rough seas prevented their making contact by sonic listening.

11 November
Proceeding to eastern edge of area preparatory to departing for midway. Hailing good seven knots on turns for ten knots. If head seas persist, fuel will become a problem.

12 November
Enroute position Lat. 26-00 N., 137-00 E. as directed by Consubpacc.

14 November
0604z
Transmitted BARR Sorial #5.

15 November
Patrolling designated area.

16 November
1100z
Hydraulic plant binding has grown progressively worse. It is secured all night and has to be secured during day at intervals for oiling. While plant was secured for this purpose, sighted float type plane crossing astern at five miles. (Contact #12). Rang diving alarm, but #2 MB vents failed to open. Finally got pressure built up and vents open and commenced to submerge. Periscope reported plane's wing over and dive. His first drop exploded fairly close as we passed 50 feet and his next while at 140 feet. Only his poor marksmanship saved us from a bad shaking up. As we were within sight of both Kito Iwo Jima and Hana Jima decided to stay submerged until dark.

0545z
During periscope sweep sighted single engine monoplane headed directly for us. (Contact #13). Probably not sighted as nothing was dropped. Surfaced after dark and proceeded at two engine speed. The brilliant phosphorescence on the glassy sea made it appear as though we had on contour lights. If our pals hadn't been averse to night flying, they couldn't have failed to spot us.

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Enclosure (A)

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17 November 1505z
Signed blikring light on horizon, headed toward it and soon sighted two other lights. They were all similar, but had still different characteristics. One gave a dot and long dash, the other two, other combinations of dots and a long dash. No ships hulls could be seen even though there was a brilliant moon. Since our presence in the vicinity was known, decided not to investigate further as lights were probably either a decoy or signals from fishing vessels to their small boats. Resumed course. (Contact still).

: 19 November 0206z
Sighted lights on horizon and closed. A line of three lighted craft were stationed about 5 miles apart and appeared to be patrolling on course 050(T) and reverse. They were due north of Marcus Island. Unable to make out hull in bright moonlight, but obtained weak radar contact at 5,000 yards. Decided that the possibility of fishing craft operating from Marcus Island was remote, so detoured and proceeded.

: 24 November 0210z
Contacted plane, escorted.

: 0420z
Moored alongside tender at midway.

: 28 November 2155z
Underway enroute Pearl Harbor. Sighted PBY patrol plane and exchanged recognition signals.

: 27 November 1920z
Sighted steamer bearing 062(T). Opened range to south to remain undetected. This vessel was in sight the remainder of daylit and was contacted by radar after dark.

: 28 November 2200z
Moored at Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, T.H.

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Enclosure (A)

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SS220/A16

CONFIDENTIAL

U.S.S. BAR, REPORT OF WAR PATROL TUBER SIX

(C) WEATHER:

At this season of the year the weather in the Formosan area is either cool or worse. During the entire time in the area there were only three days of good weather. Calm seas and clear skies were experienced on a few other days, but those conditions never lasted more than a few hours. Frequent rain squalls, fresh northeast winds, a complete overcast, and rough seas were the rule. This applied when west of the Bonin Islands. Between these islands and Midway, the weather was excellent.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION:

In general, tidal conditions conformed to data supplied by charts and A.O. publications. On a few occasions, however, current varied by 90° from that charted.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS:

Naval lights were on but not at full brilliance on Formosa Island. To lights were sighted in the Saki Sima Gunto group.

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Enclosure (A)

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SS220/A16

CONFIDENTIAL

U.S.S. SABRE, REPORT OF WAR PATROL NUMBER SIX

(F) SHIP CONTACTS:

| NO. | DATE  | LAT. LONG. | TYPE(S) | INITIAL RANGE | EST. COURSE NO. | SPED | CONTACTED | REMARKS |
|-----|-------|||||------|||
| 1   | 2040 | 27-59 N  | Periscope | 1,000        | --SD        |      |           |         |
| 2   | 1012z | 25-20 N  | Hospital Ship | 23,000      | 310(T) 15 kts. | SD  | Properly lighted. |         |
| 3   | 1952z | 25-31 N  | 11,600 T AK & 2 DD | 14,000      | 340(T) 13 kts. | R, SN | Unable to close |         |
| 4   | 2330z | 25-20 N  | Convoy 2 AK, 4 small vessels | 23,000      | 050(T) 8 kts. | P, SD | Air Escort |         |
| 5   | 1920z | 25-07 N  | Unknown | 3,900        | --R.        |      | Not Sighted |         |
| 6   | 0320z | 25-07 N  | Two Patrol Craft | 10,000      | 270(T) 12 kts. | P, SD | -- |         |
| 7   | 0340z | 25-30 N  | Three transports 1 DD | 20,000      | 060(T) 12 kts. | P  | Unable to close |         |
| 8   | 1711z | 25-31 N  | Small Craft | 3,700        | --R.        |      | Not Sighted |         |
| 9   | 1500z | 25-54 N  | Hospital Ship | 20,000      | 060(T) 15 kts. | SN  | Properly Sighted |         |
| 10  | 1519z | 24-37 N  | Convoy: 4 AK & 4 Escorts | 11,000      | 300(T) 7 kts. | R  | Attacked at 2017z |         |
| 11  | 1505z | 26-11 N  | Blinking Lights | 12,000      | --SN        |      | Decoy or Fishing Boats |         |
| 12  | 0206z | 27-48 N  | Lighted Patrol Craft | 12,000      | 030(T) 210(T) | SN  | -- |         |
| 13  | 1920z | 21-10 N  | Friendly AK | 30,000      | 110(T) 12 kts. | SD  | High Periscope |         |

Inclosure (A)

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2220/AL6
CONFIDENTIAL

U.S.S. BARB, REPORT OF WAR PATROL NUMBER SIX

(H) ATTACK DATA:
U.S.S. BARB TORPEDO ATTACK NO. (1) PATROL NO. (6)
Time: 0517 Date: 10 November 1943. Lat. 24-41 N. Long. 122-11 E.

TARGET DATA - DIALOG INFLICTED
Description: Attack made on convoy by surface approach using radar with final bearings by TBT. Contact by radar. Seas extremely rough and very dark night.

Ship(s) Sunk: 8,000 Ton unidentified AK.
Ship(s) Damaged: -
Probably Sunk --- 5624 ton similar to Meloy Maru.

Damage Determined By: Three hits observed and heard. Times agree with torpedo run. Heavy explosions and breaking up noises heard after submerging.

Target Draft: ---Course:300(T) Speed: 7 kts. Range: 2220 yards. (at firing)

ON SHIP DATA
Speed: Steerageway. Course: 005(T). Depth: Surface. Angle: ---
FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Radar -Surface.
Tubes Fired: No.(1)...No.(2)...No.(3)...No.(4)...No......No......

Track Angle(Torp)140 P 145 P 137 P 143 P
Gyro Angle 335 329 337 323
Depth Set 10 10 10 10
Power High High High High
Hit or Miss- - - 3 hits, one miss---
Erratic No No No No
Mark Torpedo 14-34 14-34 14-34 14-34
Serial No. 23656 25401 25421 25445
Mark Xploder 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1
Serial No. 6960 6011 12328 12332
Actuation Set- - - -Contact only-
Actuation Actual- - - -Contact -
Mark Warhead 16 16 16 16
Serial No. 9771 10497 3806 6151
Explosive TPX TPX TPX TPX
Firing Interval --- 10 15 8
Type Spread Div Div Div Div
Soa Conditions '4 4 4 4
Overall Activity - - - -SubBase, Pearl Harbor - -
Remarks: Xploders fitted with lightweight firing pins and modifications A,B,C,D,E in accordance with SubBase, Pearl Harbor
ZR Dept. Dwg. No. XA49 dated 9/28/45.

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Inclosure (A)

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1. A very loud groan, accompanied by a grinding noise has again developed in the rudder post or steering gear rauns. The cause of this is also not definitely known although it disappeared for a dew days after the rains were repaired at Pearl Harbor. It is believed that the rudder should be unshipped for inspection.

One day out of Pearl Harbor a fuel oil leak developed from FBT through the check valves and LP blower stops to turbo blow accumulator. The blower lines were removed at midway and blanked off.

The QB sound equipment, repaired many times, leaked badly in the hydraulic system. Excessive leakage of oil past the drift stop control valves causes overloading and consequent overheating of the main hydraulic plant. There appears to be a binding between the piston and cylinder in the main shaft. On rotation this causes the smaller shaft to shear the locking key and unscrew the smaller shaft. The unit should be removed for complete overhaul.

#2 Periscope has given trouble since this ship has been in commission and was pulled for the 12th time while in theway. Grinding still exists as well as fogging in high power. Scores developed and were stoned at regular intervals, but gradually returned. New businings and a new periscope should be installed as this one has never been satisfactory.

Bow plane magnetic brake failed. Plans now coast to some extent.

Leak developed in 4th stage ...P. AC cooler. Spare cooler installed.

Vapor compression still coils developed leaks. Repaired. Valves to fresh water system also had to be overhauled.

Pit log has been kept in operation by almost daily repair.

#1 It tank riser developed flame leak due to deep submergence (375 feet).

Altered pilot noise as a synchronous vibration which causes excessive noise at submerged speeds above 2/4.

Aux. Engine in need of overhaul. Grommet leaks and governor trouble predominated.

Outboard exhaust valves leak excessively.

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1. RADIO:
Radio reception was good except on a few nights. One Serial was missed. On one occasion it was impossible to raise PHI.

: 2. RADAR:
There were no radar casualties and results were excellent.

: 3. SOUND GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS:
Sound conditions were fair to good.

: 4. DENSITY LAYERS:
Enroute to the area, distinct density layers were experienced from 100 feet to 250 feet. All temperature gradients were of negative character. No density layers were found in the area except in the vicinity of the Soka Sho Light.

At Lat. 25° 33' N., Long. 122° 35' E. encountered a very extreme negative temperature gradient upon two occasions in which the temperature dropped 5° to 10° with no depth change. On one of these occasions, down currents were in evidence as depth control was impossible and Safety Tank had to be resorted to in checking descent. During descent the gradient approached an isothermal character. In this area strong rip tides were in evidence.

: 5. HEALTH AND HABITABILITY:
The physical condition of the crew was excellent. It is quite apparent that patrols in these areas are much less a physical strain than those made in the European theater. (Continued)

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U.S.S. BARB, REPORT OF 1st PATROL NUCLEAR SIX

(U) REMARKS:
At this season of the year weather appears to be the most annoying antagonist to be set in the area. Rough seas, complete overcast, and frequent rain squalls persisted for all except three days. Efficient close inshore submerged patrol was not possible except during the rare occasions of improvements in the weather and these were of such short duration as not to be worthwhile.

All traffic seems to be in convoy and round about routes are employed. The convoy attacked on 10 November had come south close inshore along the chain of islands, passed south of Yonaiuni Islands, then Northwest toward Kiirun.

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1. The Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-ONE.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR.
       (2) The Commander Submarine Force, PACIFIC FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. BARB Sixth War Patrol - Comments on.

1. The sixth war patrol of the BARB was the first conducted in the Pacific Area, the first five having been conducted in the European theater. The patrol extended over a period of sixty days of which twenty-two days were spent in the patrol area and six additional days patrolling stations outside the area.

2. The BARB had four contacts with enemy ships worthy of attack with torpedoes:

(a) 19 October - At the beginning of morning twilight made contact with a HEIAN MARU type passenger-freighter escorted by two large destroyers. Intermittent rain squalls prevented continuous sighting after it was necessary to go to periscope depth. "Then the range was 4,800 yards 100 on starboard bow of the large ship, one escort passed within 800 yards. The Commanding Officer, seeing his excellent position on what was apparently an important target, withheld fire. Both screens were on the starboard bow of the target. It this time the formation, which had been zig-zagging, made a change of course of 120 away and all chance for attack was lost. The value of the target, as evidenced by the heavy screening vessels, and the position of the screens lead to a logical conclusion that the B'RB was in a good position to attack the main target. It is believed that the B'RB might have had another chance for attack had she surfaced sooner and maintained sight contact while making an end-around run. Contact was lost and not regained.

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23 October was acessivey pursued but was frustrated by planes which caused the BARB to submerge twice. The last plane contact dropped one depth bomb and,with others, patrolled the vicinity until after dark. A further chase of this low speed convoy after dark might have proved worth while although the base course was uncertain.

(c) About noon, 25 October, another convoy was sighted but despite use of high speed the radical zigs of the formation kept it out of torpedo range of the BARB. Air escort kept the BARB submerged until after sunset. Pursuit was then made to eastward, the last indicated course, but contact was not re-established. Later contact by other submarines indicates that the base course was about 0600 T. The choice for the enemy was to go to westward or southward of an island group. The BARB guessed wrong, but supplied information which assisted other submarines to make contact.

(d) On the night of 9 November, the BARB had difficulty in getting ahead of a low speed four ship, four escort convoy. A PFI would have been a great help in accuratev locating ships and escorts. In a right surface attack four torpedoes were fired at over-lapping ships resulting in two hits on one AY and one hit on the other. The explosions and noises heard after the attack indicate the sinking of one of the ships. Escorts forced submergence and the proximity to destination prevented further attack.

3. Only one day was spent patrolling in the Formosa Strait, the majority of the time being spent in the vicinity of HAYO STO, which area has proved fruitful of contacts in the past year. Rough weather influenced the Commanding Officer in remaining where he could occasionally get a radar fix on islands rather than to venture into the area where the position would be unknown for long periods.

4. The BARB has had no Navy Yard overhaul since commissioning. Many small defects indicate that overhaul at this time is very desirable. The main hydraulic plant was a constant source of trouble and a thorough overhaul, or replacement, is required.

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5. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew are congratulated on the success of their first patrol in Pacific waters.

6. It is recommended that the BARB be credited with inflicting the following damage on the enemy:

SUNK
One Freighter (unidentified)8,000 tons
DAMAGED
One Freighter (MEIYO IARU class)......5,624 tons.

C. C. SMITH

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12 01498
FC5-4/A16-3 SUBMARINE SQUADRON FOUR 16/23
Serial 0312
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-I
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
USS BARB Report of
Sixth War Patrol,
of 28 November 1943.

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

Subject: U.S.S. BARB Sixth War Patrol - Comments on.

1. Forwarded concurring in the remarks of Commander Submarine Division SIXTY ONE.

2. The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers and crew on the successful completion of their first patrol in Japanese waters.

C. B. MOMSEN.

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1. SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
Serial 01815
CONDITIONAL
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
BAB Report of
Sixth War Patrol.
CO: SUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 316
U.S.S. BARR - SIXTH 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. BARR (SS220) - Report of Sixth War Patrol.
(30 September to 2 November 1943).

1. The BARR's sixth war patrol was its first in the Pacific Ocean.
   Area. The patrol was conducted in areas off the China Coast and north of Formosa.

2. Much of the BARR's patrol was hampered by poor weather and faulty material.

3. Of the six contacts made worthy of torpedoes, two were hostile ships. Only one was closed for attack. This attack was aggressively conducted in spite of extremely rough weather and resulted in damage to the enemy.

4. The BARR's contact reports sent for the benefit of the coordinated attack group in areas north of her resulted in successful attacks being made by the group.

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

6. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, concentrated the Commanding Officer, officers, and crew for having inflicted the following damage upon the enemy:

S. U. F. K.
1 - Freighter (class unknown) - 1,000 tons
D. E. M. A. G. D.
1 - Freighter (HELYO M.I.U. class) - 5,000 tons

62122
Distribution and authentication on following page.
C. L. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

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12/9/1943
Serial 01816
CONFIDENTIAL
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
BARE Report of
Sixth War Petrol.
CONSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 316
U.S.S. BARE - SIXTH WAR PATROL.
Subject: U.S.S. BARE (SS220) - Report of Sixth War Petrol.
(30 September to 28 November 1943).

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete Reports)
Cominch (3)
CNO (5)
Cincpac (6)
Intel. Cen. Pac.
Ocean Areas (1)
Comservpac (Adv.Base Plan.Unit (1)
Cinclent (2)
Comsubs1ent (6)
S/M School, NL (2)
Comsopac (2)
Comsowespac (1)
Comsubsowespac (2)
CTF 72 (2)
CTF 16 (1)
Comsubs1pac (20)
SUBA.D, MI (2)
Comsubs1pacSubordcom (3)
All Squadron end Div.
Commanders, Subpac (2)
Comsubstrainpac (2)
All Submarines, Subpac(1).

J. A. WOODRUFF, Jr.
F1eg Secretary.

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SS220/A16
Serial 0226

U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.

DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, CONVAWINST 5510.10C
BY: J. K. WATERMAN
DECLASSIFIED

73442
75506 FILMED
-1-

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1. 26
Arrived Pearl Harbor after Sixth War Patrol.

Dec. 2
Departed for Mare Island Navy Yard to conduct major overhaul.

Feb. 15
Arrived Pearl Harbor, Assigned three days voyage repairs and seven days training during which three Mark XIV and one Mark XVIII exercise torpedoes were fired. Dry-docked to replace damaged oropellor. Lieutenant Commander E.B. Fluckey, U.S.N., reported aboard for temporary duty as P.C.O.

(B) NARRATIVE:

Mar. 2, 1944: Departed Pearl Harbor for patrol in accordance with U.S.S. Sniper, escorted by PC-579. Vice Admiral Lockwood aboard for passage to Midway.

2000
Released escort.

Mar. 3
Parted company with U.S.S. Snipper. School opened for all non-qualified men, with leading Chief and First Class Petty Officers acting as instructors. Daily drills for the fire control party will be held between 1600 and 1700.

Mar. 5
Sighted and exchanged recognition signals with U.S.S. Snipper. Encountered moderately heavy seas from ahead, shipping some water into engine induction. Auxiliary generator cables shorted out causing a fire. (See K)

Mar. 6
Moored at submarine Pier, Midway Island. Vice Admiral Lockwood left the ship. Commended making voyage repairs.

Mar. 7
Departed Midway for patrol escorted by PY-27. Made trim dive, received indoctrination depth charge, and released escort upon surfacing. Encountered heavy seas from ahead which reduced speed to six knots pit. During the night increased wind velocity and mountainous seas slowed us to 4.5 knots. Making little more than steerageway into fifty to sixty foot waves. Shipping very little water due to slow speed.

Mar. 8
Steerageway only, into seventy foot waves and seventy knot gale. Sent Barb Serial One to ComSubPac.

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U.S.S. BARB
U.S.S. BARB - Report of Seventh War Patrol.

Mar. 24
Changed course to 115° and went to four engine speed in attempt to intercept reported convoy.
Sighted Davis patrol plane heading in, distance 7 miles. Submerged to 140 feet in glassy sea.
Received two bombs which broke a light bulb.
Believe he used an oil slick from #4 MBT as his point of aim. Went to 175 feet.
Starting up for a look.
Another bomb, not close, probably just to let us know he is still there.
Periscope depth, noting in sight. Surfaced and continued chase.
Called Stingray on 450 kc. No answer. Sent message blind asking if she had made contact with convoy.
No reply.
Sent Barb Serial Three to ComSubPac.
Discontinued search and set course for new area in accordance with previous orders.
"nroute area. In view of the importance of the phosphate plant on Okino Daito Shima (Fasa Island) which exports over 500,000 tons annually, have decided to reconnoiter the island. The installations may be suitable for bombardment or an or ship might be loading.
Missed ComSubPac's Serial "Yock".
Sent Barb Serial Four to ComSubPac.
Made radar contact on Rasa Island at 19,000 yards.
Sighted island at 12,000 yards, closed to 9,000 yards and commenced patrolling off the southwest end waiting for daylight.
Started closing the island.
Radar contact, 4500 yards. Not the island.
Dove.
Sighted Patrol boat.
Sighted ship about 1500 yards west of the island on a northerly course. Commenced closing and identified ship as STOYA MAIU. To assumed he was about to moor, thus giving us a chance to attack. However, he continued his course and circled the island, smoking intermittently. His actions indicated a listening patrol. No guns or depth charge throwers were evident, but there were unidentified structures at end amidships. Decided he was a Q-ship as he was too large for patrol craft, although definitely on some type of patrol. Continued to close the island, but heavy seas made periscope observations extremely difficult. At range of 4500 yards observed a considerable expansion of facilities over those described in ONI 60.

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U.S.S. BARB
:  U.S.S. BARB - Report of Seventh Patrol.
:  Har. 29
:  Proceeding on surface towards southern tip of Nansel
:  Shot.
:  after
:  an analysis of recent reports it has been decided to
:  patrol the Nansel Shoto passes, the inelina route as
:  given by the Air Force, and the eastern Formosa shore
:  line. This should cover all possible routes left
:  open in the area.
:  Apr. 30
:  Patrolling across Manila-Japan shipping lanes enroute
:  Yonakuni Pass. To fix since leaving Nasa Island.
:  Apr. 31
:  Patrolling submerged south of Yonakuni Pass, exact
:  position uncertain.
: 1430
:  Sinktched sampan on southwesters ferry course, speed 5
:  knots. Took parallel course and decided to attack
:  with deck gun after sunset.
: 1822
:  Surfaced and ran up track at 15 knots. Visibility
:  very poor due to heavy mist and contact not regained
:  in spite of four hour search.
: 2240
:  Set course for Yonakuni Island.
:  Apr. 1
:  Soundings indicate land should be within radar range.
: 0200
:  Examination of SJ shows it to be out of order, which
:  explains how the sampan got away.
: 0400
:  SJ back in commission. Radar contact on land bearing
:  270° True.
: 0520
:  Identified land as Suo an and obtained our first fix
:  in four days. Submerged and proceeded towards Yonakuni.
:  Apr. 2-3
:  Patrolling north of Yonakuni Island and along north
:  side of Nansel Shoto. Current sets have varied from
:  270°T through North to 160°T. The drift has been
:  approximately as indicated. Position can be maintained
:  only through sight and radar contact with the islands
:  as the sky has been overcast continuously.
:  Apr. 4
:  Patrolling off Ladrone Jima submerged. Just after
:  sunset heard pinning on sound gear which did not
:  sound like supersonic search but consisted of ir-
:  regular transmissions of dashes and letters of equal
:  strength on all bearings. Surfaced and conducted
:  four hour search amidst continuous pinging. As our
:  mystification increased we discovered that securing
:  the SJ radar stoped due to pinging. Evidently a re-
:  ceiver circuit is oscillated by energy received by
:  the radar. An investigation will be made.
: 2300
:  An uncertain radar ping at 39,000 yards bearing 230°
:  T. Ran towards it at increased speed until 0300. No
:  further contact. Concluded it was an ionid cloud
:  or squall, broke off the search, and headed towards
:  Yonakuni for fix.

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5. No contacts after five days in Hanoi. Shot-on-karanku Pass indicates that traffic has been shifted from this route, at least temporarily. Proceeding towards Formosa in hopes that some sniping will be using the Formosa coastal route. Sighted unidentified plane which quickly disappeared into overcast. Patroling submerged off San Sendai Light, working northward along the coast. This light was burning last November but is now blacked out. The current set us off shore all day at about 2.1 knots. Surfaced and took course for Longitude 128°E in accordance with directive. Tried unsuccessfully to contact Groupor on 450 kc. Arrived Longitude 128°E, and headed south. Reached Latitude 22°10' N, and began patrolling east and west across 128°E. Longitude still daylight, then commenced search to northwest. At Latitude 23°10' N, commenced east-west patrol. Unlimited visibility. Surface periscope watch can see at least 20 miles in all directions. Took course to return to Saksinma Gun to after having covered positions from plus seven hours to minus eleven hours. Patrolling on surface in dense fog. SJ radar out of commission. This set, when operating properly, has given phenomenal results, but has been a constant source of trouble. Only the escort knew ledge and tireless efforts of Lt. (jg) R.L. Barnes, have kept it operating.

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U.S.S. BARBAT
:  U.S.S. BARBAT - Report of Seventh Patrol.
:  Apr. 15:  Enroute new position proceeding through points of contact from previous patrols.
:  1506(I) Sighted unidentified plane. Dove vi ttout boing sighted. He seemed too far from land for a routine patrol. Decided to remain submerged for a few hours in hopes that no was sweeping ahead of a convoy.
:  1535 Surfaced.
:  1745 JOO sighted formation of 12 to 15 planes at 8 miles on starboard bow heading northwest. They turned towards us as we submerged to 150 feet, but no attack materialized. JOOI stated they "looked small and brown".
:  1810 Periscope depth, nothing in sight. Surfaced at sunset. An all-night search at two engine speed netted nothing.
:  Apr. 14-15 Patrolling 15 miles either side of line from Toron
:  Jima Pass to Pelau.
:  Apr. 16:  Proceeding towards departure point.
:  1106 Sighted navis patrol plane on northerly course emerging from clouds at 4 miles. Submerged to 140 feet.
:  1123 Periscope depth, plane still in sight. Commenced routing in torpedoes.
:  1126 Plane disappeared into clouds.
:  1455 Completed routing torpedoes. Surfaced. Took course for Rasa Island to conduct bombardment.
:  2000 Sent Barb Serial Six to ComSubPac.
:  2104 SJ Radar interference bearing 0650T.
:  Apr. 17:  Rasa Island picked up on radar bearing 0500T, 14 miles.
:  0020 Radar contact bearing 5550T, distance 10,000 yards.
:  0050 Exchanged recognition signals with U.S.S. Stockholm and proceeded to clear vicinity of Rasa in order to transfer our SJ Radar ran to unit to the Stockholm, whose unit was inoperative. Stockholm offered to join forces for bombardment.
:  0300 Commenced examining range units and planning joint bombardment.
:  0432 Aircraft completed. Parted company with Stockholm. Too late to close Rasa on surface for submerged reconnaissance but did not feel this necessary as we reconnoitred the island on March 28, and the Stockholm looked it over yesterday, reporting patrol boat and large plane circling island.
:  2135 Contacted Stockholm who formed in column 1000 yards astern.

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2.32
Arrived on designated line 5000 yards bearing 230°T from Rasa Island chimneys, and took course north at 5 knots. The night was dark but clear and cloudless. Although the island and installations were clearly visible from the bridge, only a vague outline could be seen through gun telescopes. Closed to 3400 yards and commenced fire with 4" gun. First shot was a hit in con-gested area of island. Stealthed opened up with her 3" gun immediately and did some nice shooting. Continued closing to 2300 yards and opened up with our four 20" and two .50 caliber guns. Stealthed joined with automatic guns and a respectable barrage resulted. Bursts from the 20" guns blunted the entire congested area and must have caused many casualties. The effectiveness of this fire was above expectation. Small fires were started but none took hold. During the first pass, two or three rounds were short, all others were hits. One shell was a direct hit in the main installation, toppling the large steel conveyor loading hoist. Another hit in the island center caused a large blue-white flare over 100 feet high, followed a few seconds later by a tremendous explosion. It must have been explosives or chemicals. Point detonating shells were seen to hit in the warehouse area, spreading considerable debris. That appeared to be automatic weapon fire was noted from the north point but was ineffective. Completed first pass and changed course to 150°T for closer run. The difficulty of seeing the target after gun flashes resulted in a slow rate of fire for the 4" gun. Both ships resumed fire. During this run there were 4 shots, and the remaining were hits. Automatic weapons were again extremely effective. There were two more explosions with bluish flare as on first pass.

0019
Four inch gun jammed. Continued firing small guns until two 20 inch guns had stoppages and the barrels of the .50 calibers were white hot.

0023
Both ships ceased fire and barb took course to clear island to eastward.

0051
Extracted jammed case and fired clearing charge to remove stuck projectile. Transmitted Serial Seven. As we drew away from the island occasional small flames and four distinct explosions were observed, the last of which occurred over one hour after the bombardment had ceased. The patrol boat did not make his appearance.

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19-24 April - Uneventful.

25 Apr. SD contact 3½ miles, closed until pip merged with out-1130(M) going signal, SJ radar picked up contact and followed it out to 21,000 yards. Contact never sighted in low overcast.

25 Apr. Crossed international data line and repeated this date.

25 Apr. Moored Midway.

1705

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U.S.S. BARB
CO-FIDENTIAL

U.S.S. BARB - Report of Seventh Patrol.

3. The 6x30 monocular fitted to the sextant is of assistance when observing stars under unfavorable light conditions.

(F) Ship Contacts.

Time Lat. Initial Est.Course How
No. Date: Long.: Type(s): Range : & Speed : Contacted: Remarks.
1. 3-17 153-15E Trawler 8000 8 kts. PD
    24-18 000°
2. 3-28 131-11 Q-Ship 4500 5 kts. PD
    23-51 100 T. 240°
3. 3-31 123-16 Sampson 3000 5 kts. PD
    23=51
4. 4-16 131-00 SS 9800 R Steelhead
    24-20
5. 4-17 131-00 SS 13000 R Steelhead
    24-20

(G) Aircraft Contacts.
Time Lat. Initial Est.Course How
No. Date: Ong.: Type : Range : & Speed : Contacted: Remarks.
1. 3-20 142-28E - 26 Ht. - R Did not dive.
    21-50
2. 3-20 142-04 - 23 Ht. - R
    21-49
3. 3-20 143-56 - 29 Ht. - R
    18-59 305° ED
4. 3-24 142-14E Navis 7 Ht. 20Q Kts. Surface. Bombed.
    18-59
5. 4-5 123-13 - 15 Ht. - PD
    23-34
6. 4-12 123-26 - 24 Ht. - SD Did not dive.
    23-23
7. 4-13 128-00 - 10 Ht. - SD Submerged, not sighted.
    24-00 About
8. 4-13 128-19 15 planes 8 Ht. NW SD 'A V formation
    23-59 which turned towards, no attack.
9. 4-16 129-30 Navis 4 Ht. - SD Submerged, not sighted.

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U.S.S. BARB
:  (H) Attack Data.
:  U.S.S. BARB
:  Torpedo Attack No. 1
:  Patrol No. 7
:  Time: 2337  Date: 28 March 1944.
:  Lat. 24-25N  Long.151-11E
:  Target Data - Damage Inflicted
:  Description: Attack made on Syowa Class "qi" ship by surface.
:  Approach: Contact made by Radar, approach made using radar ranges
:  and bearings and T.B.T. bearings. Dark night, moderate sea.
:  Ship Sunk: Syowa Maru Class - 2221 Ton "qi" ship.
:  Damage determined by: 2 hits observed by C.O. and bridge personnel.
:  Sinking observed by C.O. and bridge personnel. Stern sank in 20
:  seconds and bow in 50 seconds.
:  Target draft: 10ft Course: 110 Speed: 1 1/4 Range: 2200 yards.
:  Own ship data.
:  Speed 5, course 028, depth - surface. Angle 00.
:  Fire Control and Torpedo Data.
:  Type Attack: Radar, surface, Target went ahead 6 kts, stopped,
:  backed and contantly made course changes up to 180 degrees.
:  Tubes Fired. 6 5 4
:  Track angle. 98.5 99.3 102.3
:  Gyro angle. 348 359 003
:  Depth Set. 6 Ft. 6 Ft. 6 Ft.
:  Power. High High High
:  Hit or Miss. Hit Miss Hit
:  Erratic. No No No
:  Mark Torpedo 14-3A 14-3A 14-3A
:  Serial No. 25978 26171 40730
:  Mark Exploder. 6-4 6-4 6-4
:  Serial No. 3010 1507 14732
:  Actuation Set. --- Contact ---
:  Actuation Actual --- Contact ---
:  Mark Arnead 16-1 16-1 16-1
:  Serial No. 3052 3176 10387
:  Explosives. Torpex Torpex Torpex
:  Firing Interval --- 15-1 8 ---
:  Type Sread. --- Divergent ---
:  Sea conditions --- 3 ---
:  Overhaul activity: Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, U.S.
:  Remarks: Target apparently heard us during entire approach, but
:  could not see us. Target made continuous radical course and
:  speed changes, backed down, stopped, circled, but did not attempt
:  to escape.
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U.S.S. BARB
U.S.S. BARB
Time: 2346
Gun Attack No. 1
Date: 17 April 1944
Lat. 24-28 N.
Long. 131-11 E.

Target Data - Damage Inflicted

Bombardment of Rasa Island phosphate plant, warehouse, and loading installations. Destroyed large steel endless bolt loading hoist, and damaged or destroyed warehouses, refinery, and sections of phosphate plant installations. Damaged sections of town, starting small fires. Probably many casualties.

Damage determined by:
Approximately 30 4" hits observed in phosphate plant and warehouse, including direct hits on loading hoist, warehouses, and adjacent buildings. Hundreds of 20 MM. hits observed in plant and warehouse area, and in town. Many large explosions heard during and after firing and numerous small fires started. Three large persistent bluish explosions observed from plant and warehouse area. Observed toppling of conveyor hoist.

Details of action.

Bombardment conducted on dark clear night. Commenced attack in column formation, U.S.S. Steelhead 1000 yards astern of Barb, on northerly heading, speed 5 knots. At range of 3400 yards, Barb commenced firing 4" common and H.C.P.D. and Steelhead 3". Then range decreased to 2900 yards commenced firing 4 20" and 2.50 Cal., Steelhead opening; fire with automatic weapons at same time. Upon passing northern extremity of island aboard, reversed course and resumed fire as before. Ceased fire with 4" due to stoppage when second pass approximately 3 completed; but continued automatic fire until 2 20 MM guns jammed and .50 Cal. barrels were white hot.

Ammunition expended: 11 rounds 4" 50 Cal. common, 27 rounds 4" 50 Cal. E.C.P.D., 1000 rounds of 20 MM, and 1000 rounds 50 Cal.

Performance of guns and ammunition in general was excellent. Approximately 10% of the tracers in 4" 50 Cal. ammunition failed to function. Although all 4" 50 Cal. ammunition was flashless pellet powder, occasional flashes blinded the gun's crew. The jamming of the 20 MM guns was caused by faulty magazines, and the 4" 50 Cal. gun stoppage by small burr in chamber.

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1. Serious grinding and squealing of starboard propeller shaft at speeds greater than 80 r.p.m. Reworking probably required. Port shaft also noisy but to a lesser degree. These shaft noises could be heard through the hull without the aid of listening devices.

2. No. 2 periscope hoisting panel, was grounded out almost continuously during rough weather. It is recommended that the panel be relocated to the pump room.

3. Voycall system gounded out due to water down the hatch.

4. Auxiliary Generator terminal board grounded out from water down the main induction, resulting in a fire. These terminals should be made completely drip proof.

5. G.B. Sound gear. Loud groan and humming vibration appears in upper bearing when gear is trained in lowered position.

6. No. 2 periscope. Grinding noise plus seizing at bearing make No. 2 periscope hard to turn.

(L) Radio.

Reception was very good throughout the patrol except for a few hours every day at dawn. Only one serial was missed.

All transmissions were made without difficulty. Receipts did not come out on the schedule for Barb Serial Two at Three. Serial Three was taken by radio New Zealand who gave us the proper authentication, but the message failed to reach ComSubPac.

(M) Radar.

The SJ-a radar set performed very satisfactorily when it could be kept operating but required considerable servicing throughout the patrol with the largest share of the troubles developing in the Transmitter-Receiver Unit.

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U.S.S. BARB
:  U.S.S. BARB - Report of Seventh War Patrol.
:  While in Mare Island every training opportunity was utilized. Men attended schools as follows:
:  Air and surface craft recognition (10 day course) 10 men.
:  Night lookout (4 day course) 18 men.
:  H.M. 18 torpedo school (1 week) 9 men.
:  Gunnery (20 mi and .50 Cal. (3 day) 13 men.
:  Gunnery (20 mi and .50 Cal. (6 day) 1 off.
:  S/M training device - (10 hours per man) 15 men.
:  In addition special training was obtained by selected individuals in gas welding, optical repair, gyro repair, and sound repair.
:  The fire control party spent 7 periods on the attack teacher with noticeable benefit.
:  While training at sea following overhaul it was found that our new men, though proficient at school, needed the practical submarine training device and dependable submariners. The to the new men, for example, but it took many dives before new planesmen could be depended upon to anticipate the ship's movements which they found quite different from the reactions of the training device.
:  We proceeded to sea on the Barbs 7th patrol with 26 non-qualified men, 13 of whom had never been to sea before on any type of ship. While on patrol the newcomers turned to with remarkable enthusiasm which was soon reflected in the efforts of the old timers to help them along. 18 of this group qualified under strict requirements prior to return to port. In addition 35 men were advanced in rating while on this patrol.
:  The conduct of Officers and crew was exemplary. Special credit is due Lt.(jg) H.E. Barnes, USNR, whose untiring efforts and expert knowledge solved the numerous difficult problems of a very cranky SJ-a radar.

Data required by ComSubPac Serial 278 of 8 Feb. 1944.
(a) Number of men on board during this patrol 71
(b) Number of men qualified at start of patrol 45
(c) Number of men qualified at end of patrol 63
(d) Number of men unqualified making 1st patrol 20
(e) Number of men advanced in rating this patrol 53

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U.S.S. BARB
:  U.S.S. BARB - Report of Seventh Tar Patrol.
:  (R) Miles Steamed - Fuel Used.
:  Pearl Harbor to Area. 5508.8 miles. 46,720 fuel, Gals.
:  In area No. 1. 1123.8 miles 7,980 fuel, Gals.
:  In area No. 2. 3591.9 miles 27,315 fuel, Gals.
:  Area to Midway 3271.0 miles 41,529 fuel, Gals.
:  (S) Duration.
:  Days enroute to area - 18 days.
:  Days in area - 28 days.
:  Days enroute to base - 9 days.
:  Days submerged - 20 days.
:  (T) Factors of endurance remaining.
:  Torpedoes Fuel Provisions Personnel Factor
:  Number Gals. Days Days.
:  21 4500 20 20
:  Limiting factor this patrol- provisions of operations
:  (U) Remarks. order.
:  It is recommended that the eastern limit of this area
:  be extended to Lorientude 132° E to include Rasa and Boro-
:  dino Islands in view of the expansion and increased ac-
:  tivity noted.
:  Priority was given to the
:  southwestern tip of the Ramese Shoto because of recent
:  successes in that vicinity. Possibly because of these
:  successes this route has apparently been abandoned for
:  the time being.
:  The addition of 15 to 20 rounds of star shell to the
:  ammunition allowance would be a decided advantage. If
:  these had been available on April 17th, a much higher
:  rate of fire with increased accuracy would have resulted.
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1. The Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-CFE.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet,
    Subordinate Command, Navy No. 1504.
    (2) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
    (3) The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U. S. BARS (SS 220) - Report of Seventh War Patrol.

1. The seventh war patrol of the BARS covered a period of fifty-five days of which twenty eight days were spent in the assigned areas west of the MARITIMAS and in the FORUOSAN area. Patrol was terminated by the provisions of the operation order.

2. There was only one contact worthy of torpedo fire and this was developed into a successful attack and sinking. RASA ISLAND was reconnoitered in detail and a successful bombardment was directed against the phosphate plant, warehouses and settlement in company with, and assisted by, the U. S. S. STELLHEAD.

3. The single torpedo attack was made on a ship of the SYGUA MARU class which was conducting what appeared to be an anti-submarine patrol off RASA ISLAND. The attack was a night surface attack following four hours of approach complicated by erratic speed and course changes on the part of the target. The target seemed to be aware of the BARS's presence and not unwilling to make contact under conditions favorable to the target, leading to the conclusion that she was a Q-ship. At the opportune moment BARS fired three torpedoes at a range of 2200 yards for two hits. Target was seen to break in two and sink within fifty seconds.

4. The bombardment of RASA ISLAND was a well coordinated attack and resulted in considerable observed damage.

5. Health and morale of officers and crew on return from patrol were excellent. The materiel condition of the BARS is excellent except for propeller shaft noises which will be thoroughly investigated during the current refit.

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16-3
COMMANDER SUBLIME FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET (IC)
SUBDOMINATE COUNCIL, NAVY NO. 1504.
Serial No. 087
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
28 April 1944.

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. BARB Report of
Seventh War Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. BARB (SS 220) - Report of Seventh War Patrol.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks contained
in the first endorsement. The lack of contacts in the area,
previously productive, indicates more frequent changes in enemy
convoy routes are to be expected.

2. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew are
congratulated for the damage inflicted upon the enemy.

C. D. DILUNDS.

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1- Anti-Submarine Vessel (SYOWA MARU class) - 2,221 tons (Attack No. 1).

DAMAGED FILMED

1 - Phosphate Plant by Gunfire.

Distribution and authentication on following page.

J. H. BROWN, Jr.

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U.S.S. BARB - Report of Eighth War Patrol.

(A) PROLOGUE:

April 25  Arrived Midway after Seventh War Patrol.

April 26 - May 11  Normal refit accomplished by SubDiv 61 Helief Crew and Sub Base Midway. An excellent job.

April 28  Commander John R. Waterman was relieved as Commanding Officer by Lt. Comdr. Eugene B. Fluckey. Transferred two officers. Received two new Submarine School graduates.

May 14-18  Conducted training exercises. Fired five torpedoes. Fired all deck guns. Training facilities were excellent and well coordinated.

(B) NARRATIVE:

May 21  Departed Midway in accordance with CTF 17 Operation Order No. 164-44.

May 22  Omitted. Crossed date line.

May 23  Commenced daily training consisting of section dives, drills, fire control drills, enlisted school for qualification, Officers school for department qualification.

May 24  Occasional patches of heavy fog.

May 25  Solid fog. Visibility 300 to 700 yards. Periscope sighted by OOD, lookout and quartermaster on starboard beam, range about 500 yards. Turned away at flank speed and lost penscope quickly in fog. After opening for 3 minutes turned around, stopped and attempted to make contact by radar or sound. Returned to position of sighting and searched area for 20 minutes. Possibly a Blackfish.

All reports jibed in that 1½ to 2 feet was exposed for about 10 seconds. Lat. 38-24 N - Long. 156-57 E.

May 26  Barometer took a skid, waves bounced up to 35 ft and wind to 60 kts. Slowed to 6 kts.

0645(L)  Trim dive. Wild and wooly, but good experience for the new diving section.

1400(L)  As barometer commenced to rise, believed we could take advantage of temporarily heavy seas, so submerged to routine all torpedoes and water batteries.

1600(L)  Surfaced. Seas were dying down, wind had calmed, barometer was climbing. Within an hour speed was built up to 15 kts.

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0400(L) Entered area.
: 1030(L) Picked up Jap Zoomie rubber boat. No survivors.
: 1330(L) Lat. 44-20N, Long. 153-10 E.
: 2120(K) Radar contact on URUPZO TO, 60,000 yards.
: 2330(K) Passed through YETOROFU Strait. During night had
: 1100 unknown, vidn at northern end five miles, peaks on
: 1110 Floe were 50 to 100 feet high.
: 1120 Lat. 45-02N, Long. 145-05E. Commenced patrolling on
: 1130 course 350°T and reverse in accordance with directive,
: 1140 covering area 15 miles north and 15 miles south of
: 1150 position.
: 2315 Commenced hourlz zig changes on courses 320°T and
: 2320 200°T down the track to obtain position check on
: 2330 NANAFUTO.
: 2340 May 30
: 0240 K Signed light and closed contact.(Ship contact # 1)
: 0300 K Determined contact to be a properly marked Russian
: 0340 long on course 215°T, speed 10 knots. Lat. 46-06N,
: 0345 Long. 144-12.5 E.
: 0350 K Checked navigational position on Karafuto, showing
: 0410 current in OKHOTSU Sea to be negligible.
: 0420 Back on the track, course 079°T, speed 15 knots.
: 0500 K Having covered area for 20 hours changed course to
: 0540°T heading for new station, patrolling along
: 0550 probable convoy lane.
: 0600 May 31
: 0030 K Commenced patrolling now station. Fairly dense fog.
: 0100 K Radar contact at 17000 yards. (Ship contact #2).
: 0120 Lat. 48-18 N, Long. 150-05E. Commenced approach.
: 0130 Single large pip. Decided to make first pass for
: 0140 observation to make sure it was not the circling
: 0150 since we were in her area. Had no radar interference,
: 0160 but it was possible her radar may be hors de combat.
: 0170 At slow speed while target passed 2600 yards ahead
: 0180 without being seen. Tracked on course 020°T, speed
: 0190 8.25 knots.
: 0139 Based out for end around and a closer look at slow
: 0140 speed, since water was highly phosphorescent.

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0147
U.S.S. BARB - Report of Light War Patrol.
Target changed course to 041°T and sped to 11.8 kts,
This convinced me, however attempted to contact.
Herrling by voice on 450 KCs in vain.
Commenced approach.
Stopped on 90 port track, 2000 yards distance to track
and made ready the bow tubes. As gyros were approaching
zero commenced casing in to get one quick look and
start shooting, then at
with zero gyros, 1400 yard run, a beautiful tanker
loomed out of the fog at 1800 yards with Russian lights.
Binocular formula checked by OOD and Captain gave her
length at 560 fcot, (filled binoculars at 1400 yards),
estimated tonnage 12000, slightly raked bow, cruiser
stern. Frankly I was tempted to order the lookouts
to about face and let go anyhow. However we sat and
watched her quickly pass into the fog, then swung
in on her port quarter to make a course check because
she appeared similar to the Sinkoku Haru. Course 041°T,
was correct for Russian shipping lane (also Paramushiro).
Fog closed in tight and 900 yards on her quarter
could barely make out her lights when OOD said he
heard a shot. Knowing the armament of large Jap
tankers, decided there wasn't a lot we could do except
feel we had been had, so turned away and returned to
patrol station.
Commenced patrolling. Coiling zero.
Lat. 48-24N, Long. 150-02 E.
Headed for new patrol station.
Radar interference. Probably Herring.
Radar contact, 8500 yards. (Ship contact # 3).
Commenced pulsing letter B on radar transmission by
varying pulse rate, by varying the high voltage supply
to magnetron and by opening an closing wave guide
stop valve. We had wanted to try this system for
recognition and had arranged with the Herring to send
H. The H's were clearly received on both PPI and
A - scope. Herring later reported clearly receiving
our B's.
Sighted Herring on surface at 6000 yards in the fog.
Lost sight and radar contact.
Sighted Herring again. She was at radar depth now,
range 5200 yards.
Sent recognition signals by sound. Not received.
Sent recognition signals by searchlight.
Herring surfaced. Closed her to 100 yards.
Hold neapphone conference. Decided Barb would cover
area south and west of lane, Herring to north and
east to Matsuwa. Tested our voice sets on 450 KC at
100 yards at better than 2 amp. output. No reception
either way.

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1120 - Secured conference and headed south for roving patrol along lane.
1212 - Headed east.
1222 - Radar contact 21,000 yds., commenced approach. Went ahead full and worked ahead. Splotchy fog. Smoke visible at times.
1242 - Haze lifted suddenly leaving us with a stripped feeling. Large merchant ship in full view. Dove.
Ship contact #4)
1244 - Bomb, not close. Single air cover must have spotted our wake. Kept going to 90 feet to get rid of the plane.
1246 - Returned to periscope depth.
1252 - Depth charge. Distant. Barring must be at work. Fired three torpedoes from bow tubes, 90 track, 50 gyros, 1400 yds range.
1316 - Obscured first hit which split side of freighter open just abaft funnel. Streams of steam gushed out of side. Heard muffled explosion. Obscured second hit forward of bridge. Loud explosion. Obscured third hit about 15 yards aft of bow. Loud explosion. Ship began settling by bow. Took pictures.
1320 - Ship sank. |at.43-21.1N, Long. 151-19.6 E.
1330 - Sighted medium sized merchant ship hull down. Barring must have scattered convoy. Too distant to close.
Ship contact #5) - Estimated range 14000 yards. As haze was commencing to settle again decided to remain submerged, and maintain contact for end around upon surfacing.
1400 - Ship barely visible. Surfaced. Upon reaching bridge one of two power landing barges (Army type)A) which had floated off sinking ship and were now jammed with survivors, opened up with machine guns. Had observed them before surfacing, but it was disconcerting to put my head over the bridge rail looking for planes and have bullets while overhead. Other ship had disappeared in haze, so decided against gun action until new target had been eliminated. Our primary job at the moment is maintenance of contact. Went ahead full on engines and conned ship clear from crouched position on the bridge. That ostrich feeling.
1410 - Commenced end around on target who was heading south-east. As afraid he would make one of the island passes or air coverage so ended around to port at 12000 yards permitting him a good look at us at 8000 yards on his port quarter, to make him realize his danger of trying to make the Kurile chain. Target seemed to agree for he gradually headed southwest towards La Perouse. As fog closed down again let him think himself secure and ended around.

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Visibility 2000 yards in patchy fog with light haze overhead. Nearly ahead of target for approach position when at
1700 Radar contact 3000 yards closing fast. At 1000 yards plane con-pulled the plug. Submerged. No bombs.
1710 Commander approach.
1710 Radar depth. Set up looked good so decided it was a good chance to expend fish aft.
1730 Periscope depth. Range 4000 yards.
1740 Target came out of fog just in time to stop us from surfacing for another on around.
1742 Single ping range which checked within 10 yards of generated range.
1743 Fired three torpedoes from stern tubes, 95° track, 4° gyros, 1685 yd range.
1744 Observed first torpedo hit two thirds of way from funnel to stern. Loud explosion. Observed second hit under funnel. Loud explosion. Observed third hit two thirds of way from funnel to bow. Loud explosion. Lat. 47-52N, Long. 151-02W.
1745 Took pictures. Target uptilted and sank.
1746 Two bombs close. Went deep. Breaking up noises.
1749 Two more bombs, not close.
1904 Surfaced, returned to scene of sinking in heavy fog.
1932 At wreckage. Decided we could use a prisoner who knew Matsuwa and Paramushiro, also information on remainder of convoy. No lifeboats had gotten away and most of remaining survivors on flotsam were far gone in the icy water. Took most likely looking prospect aboard in a collapsed condition.
2200 Revived prisoner. Questioned on convoy. Barring had sunk escort. Three freighters had scattered. Original destination La Perouse. One evidently remained.
2215 Headed for La Perouse area.

June 1
0901 Made trim dive to routine flooded torpedoes.
1003 Surfaced.
1230 Now ahead of and to eastward of freighters possible routes so headed west to southeast tip of Karafuto.

June 2
0101 Radar contact 10,500 yards. Visibility about 5000 yds.
Ship con-tact #5) High speed target. Commenced approach.
0205 Sighted target. A lone Chidori. Would like magnetic exploders for this one.
0219 Fired three torpedoes from bow tubes, 120 track, 0° gyros, range 3190 yds. depth 6 ft. Set up clicking. Disliked this long range, but we were approaching minifields and patrol boat lanes, so was forced to accept it.

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0221-30
All torpedoes missed. Believe the y passed under
Chidori. A hard one to take.
Chidori turned away following down torpedo tracks
with gun blazing, side throwers and racks in action.
Twelve depth charges wore dropped. Target took off
for La Perouse leaving us in his dust.
Radar contact close, closing. Dove. Went to 260 feet.
Ship contact #7) silent running.
Screws passed up port side. Sounds like a spitkit.
Lost screws.
Periscope depth. Commenced reload and routine of
torpedoes forward. Visibility zero.
Distant depth charge.
Screws closing. Commenced evading. Another spitkit.
Lost screws.
Surfaced. Headed north for patrol off NAKA.SHIRTOKO
HISAKI.
Sighted large ice field along east coast of Karafuto.
Calculated height 120 feet. Atmosphere cleared
completely leaving us 14 miles off Karafuto, 9 miles
off the ice field in bright sunshine. Sun was
scintillating off the ice, so figured shore observers
would be blinded.
Sighted plane. A PTFE. Range 5 miles. Went to 140 feet.

1905
Plane contact #3)
Periscope depth.
SD depth. All clear.
Surfaced. Secured SD.
Visibility zero. Plane heard passing down port side
Plane con-close, by all hands on the bridge.
Dove to 135 feet.
Periscope depth.
SD depth, all clear.
Surfaced. Secured SD. With twenty hours of daylight
we can't afford to stay submerged any longer than
absolutely necessary.
Headed south for ABASHII, HOKKAIDO, planning to work
along north side of Hokkaido and thence through IWASAHAI
SUIDO. If Abashiri looks like a goodset up may give
her a hit and run bombardment.

June 3
0818
Sighted Hokkaido. Visibility clearing. Surface haze
only.
Sighted plane, range 5 miles. A SALLY.
Plane contact #5) Dove. Periscope depth.
SD depth, all clear.
Surfaced. Secured SD.
Sighted plane, range 6 miles. A SALLY.
Plane contact #6) Dove. Periscope depth.

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1000 SD depth. All clear.
1004 Surfaced. Secured SD.
1115 Sighted trawler too close to beach. Based around on
Ship contact #8) edge of visibility circle. Low surface haze was de-
creasing. Lighthouse was plainly visible, but we wanted
to get further in Abashiri. All mountains around are snow
approaching Abashiri. All mountains around are snow
capped.
1215 Surface haze suddenly lifted leaving us nude 5 miles
off Notoro Misaki Light with trawlers all around.
Dove heading for Abashiri.
Experienced 3 knot current and tide rips setting
us away. 12° temperature gradient while at 35 feet.
1445 Nite fishing vessels within 2500 yards. Had a field
day on sound training.
1800 Haze dropped again.
1810 Surfaced. All trawlers had returned to port.
Decided against bombardment Abashiri, having been
unable to reconnoiter. P.O.W. said seven major air
bases within 50 mile radius would give us the works.
Hacked for Kunashiri Suido.
Radar broke down. A bit trying with heavy fog and an
ice field which we had spotted on May 29 about 60
miles ahead and 15 miles off our track. Commenced
injection check, every five minutes.
June 4
0350
Headod for Paramushiro - La Perouse convoy lane to
patrol new station. Injection remaining constant at
38°F. Ice field must have moved on. Visibility 1000 yds.
Radar back in commission.
0945
June 5
0200
Commenced patrolling across convoy lane at high speed.
visibility 600 yds. Let. 49-48 N, Long. 147-28 S.
1200
Splotchy fog. Visibility varying from 100 to 15000 yds.
1845
Having patrolled station for 20 hours headed for new
station.
June 6
0058
On station. Lat. 49N, Long. 146-35E. Commenced patrolling.
0954
across lane.
Headod towards Siboria for transmission.
1823
Passed large icefield on port beam. Injection dropped
from 37° to 34°. Lat. 49-45N, Long. 145-09S.
Decided to close Russian Coast and follow down 1000
fathom curve to Cape Patience in hopes of spotting a
floating Jap cannery or Jap fisherman.
2119
SJ contact on Russian SAKALIN at 76000 yards.
Injection remaining constant. Slowed to 5 kts.
Visibility 800 yds.
2125
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Commenced avoiding small chunks of drift ice 5-10 feet high with 10-30 feet below water. Converted #4 F.B.T.
Approached to within 12 miles of KARAFUTO dodging through continued drift ice until we got tired of broken field running am opposition increased to a wonderful land of 50-60 foot columns and pinnacles with seals basking on the smaller chunks. Worked in and out down coast on edge of ice field. Injection remained constant at 34°, Visibility 700-50000 yds. Good maneuvering practice for OOD. Radar never picked up ice beyond 3500 yds. After sun up with sun obscured encountered several arctic mirages. A 20-30 foot solid pack of ice was sighted at 5-6000 yards with a kalicloscope of light being reflected off its side. Maneuvered ship to par-allel, After passing along its side for 20 minutes all hands on the bridge sighted masts and funnels of four trawlers apparently ice bound. Lookouts reported smoke from one funnel. Decided to close for gun shoot to lob a few over at some really fast ships from cdge of field. Upon closing, ice field backed away and trawlers disappeared. An unbelievably mirage. OOD said he must have been out on patrol too long and requested a relief. Now OOD arrived thinking we were a bit touched. A short while later he reported an ice- field on opposite bow. The captain, now feeling like a grizzled arctic veteran who knew all about mirages took a good look through his binoculars, ascertained it to be another mirage, and so told the OOD - who immediately wagered a quart of whisky. Considering the present scarcity, and to teach the OOD a lesson, the bet was made, and we approached themiragc confident- ly, only to find it was the real McCoy. Captain re- tried to the Wardroom. A few minutes later a message- er reported, twelve o'clock and all chronometers are round. At this the captain decided to turn in and take stock of himself.
Hoaded for new patrol station. Commenced patrolling across lane. Lat.48-55 N, Long. 146-33.E.
Hoaded for new patrol station. On station commenced patrolling across lane Lat. 48-30 N, Long. 145-40 E.
SJ contact 15000 yards. Visibility 10000 yds. Commenced end around on starboard side at 11000 yds, sighting large freighter at intervals, during which we turned away and hid in the steam from our exhausts. Target changed course from 045°T to 000°T speed 9.75 kts, which longtined on around.

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1832 'Ahead of target. Dove. Commenced approach. Sunset at 2001. Twilight till 2200.
1825 JP picked up target at 18000 yds. Turn count 90 RPM. JK picked up target at 4800 yds. Rigged for silent running. Visibility decreased to 8000 yds.
1913 At 1700 yds. with gyros approaching zoro, bow tubes ready, 105 starboard track, a matter of seconds before firing RUSSIAN flag on side was seen. Pictures were taken. Target was estimated at 10000 tons, 540 feet. Guns for and aft with numerous 20mm AA mounts all over topside. This was another close call on a RUSSIAN. Those ships in the OKHOTSK SEA should burn running lights day and night.
1928 Surfaced. Headed for KUNASHIRI SUIDO, where we have planned to bombard the Kurilo cable link at Kushibotsu on YETOROFU JIMA, then run around to Naval Base at HITO KAPPU WAN and perhaps got a shot at whatever they send out after us.
2330 New patrol station assigned which cuts our time short for free lance movement. However we may still be able to squeeze the bombardment in, but HITO KAPPU JAN is out and the chance for taking trawler or patrol boat prisoners as requested.
June 9
1704 Radar contact on YETOROFU JIMA 6500 yds. Visibility 500 yds. Headed into Tannomoyo Wan for investigation of KUSHIBETSU Cable station prior to bombardment. Fog disappeared completely except over Kushibotsu leaving us 4 miles off the beach in bright sunlight. Dove. Started single ping on fathometer at intervals to check chart. Readings appeared to be 30 to 40 fathoms shallow than shown on chart, beyond 100 fathom curve.
2051 Light surface haze set in. Surfaced. Low fog on beach.
2104 Radar contact 5000 yds about 2000 yds off point south of Cable station. Tracked northward along beach and closed. Possible patrol boat, speed 7 kts.
2145 Crossed 100 fathom curve. Fathometer going continuousy now, because of chart discrepancy. Speed 5 kts.
2152 Inshore fog. Target not visible at 2700 yds. Beach 3300 yds. Shoaling rapidly, 18 fathoms - left full rudder.
2153 Sounding 8 fathoms - all back full - 5 fathoms - 4 fathoms. A breathless moment. Thon deep water. Target now coincided with beach. Chart shows nothing less than 50 fathoms at our 4 fathom spot. Pulled a mile out in Kunashiri Suido and stopped. Decided to wait for moon rise and fog to lift over cable station. Meanwhile watching movements of patrol craft. CUO sweep, all clear.

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2215 - A full moon popped over the volcanic peaks like a Japanese postcard. All haze and fog disappeared with the exception of a thick blanket about a 1000 yds long and 100 feet high directly over our gun target. What a break! All other shore lines were plainly visible, also our patrol craft an 80 ft. spikit which quickly spotted us, and commenced blinking recognition signals at us - indi vidual "G"s at intervals. An impasse was reached. The fog wouldn't lift over target. The patrol craft hung onto the beach.
2330 - Situation remaining the same, with the exception of volcanic flashes appearing over one peak at irregular intervals and a new fog bank rolling in, shoved off for TARAIKA WAN.
June 10
1327 - Smoke sighted by high periscope watch. Closed until upper works were visible. A lone torpedo boat making 15 kts heading for LA PERROUSE. Commenced end around at full speed. Visibility unlimited.
1546 - Sighted patrol plane. (family). Distance 8 miles. Evidently we had not been sighted, so kept going because we had had a struggle picking up bearing.
1548 - Patrol plane headed towards us. Dove.
1610 - Plane shoved off.
1617 - Surfaced.
1624 - Sighted same plane distance 10 miles. Did not dive. Continued end around. A task to pick up the valuable bearing we had lost, for it was now a race to see who could reach them in field. First. Praised for a fog. Torpedo boat won the race and, as he turned away for WAKA SHIRETOKO MISAKI we gave up. Had thought we could have hit him with torpedoes set on 5 feet.
2300 - Sighted AIRO MISAKI light (dimmed). Headed up along coast to SAKAYEIMA for a night look in at the anchorage.
June 11
0304 - Harbor vacant. Headed for KITA. SHIRETOKO MISAKI (Cape Patience).
0330 - Started fathometer for readings across unsounded section of TARAIKA WAN.
1000 - Ice fields again. Maneuvered to parallel.
1110 - Sighted trawler about 3000 yards inside field working among the icebergs, probably after seal.
Ship contact #12
1150 - Manned gun stations. Laid ship 10 yards off the icefield. Commenced firing the 4 inch. An odd practice with the target weaving his way slowly in and out among the borgs. Pired 31 rounds of 4 inch at ranges from 3-4000 yards with many near misses and range spots down to 25 yards straddling continuously.

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1216 - Frankly don't believe we ever got a direct hit, but shrapnel from the near misses and flying pieces of ice finally sank the trawler and destroyed numerous ice-borers.

1233 - Sighted another trawler distant 800 yards, who started a race for the protection of the icefield.

1258 - Fired a magazine of 20mm to find out what armament he had. No reply. Decided to set him on fire with automatic weapons.

1332 - At 500 yards opened up with our four 20mm (620 rounds) and two 50 cal. machine guns (700 rounds). Could not set him afire, incendiaries having no effect. He had just entered ice field so at.

1604 - Commenced firing 4 inch at 850 yards which systematically cut his hull to pieces with 15 rounds high capacity. Target sank.

1620 - Sighted two smoke straoks. Tracked and commenced on around at full speed. Targets at 11 kts, heading to southward. One large AP or AK, one medium. Anti-cipated a change in his base course to westward towards Sakayohama, so at.

1652 - Base course changed to west, angle on bow zero, range 20000 yards. Dove.

1630 - Visibility reduced to 8000 yards. Rain. Targets disappeared.

1640 - Still no targets. Came to radar depth. No pips.

1645 - Surfaced. Targets visible in haze heading south. Targets headed west again. Figured we had been on extreme end of new base course zig, so ran on till we had a 15° port angle on bow.

1652 - Dove. Commenced approach. Visibility unlimited. Sea glassy. Target changed his mind again and started a new series of zigs to southwest. Could not surface due to visibility and no still had to head west for his port.

2000 - A three hour race at standard speed when he finally headed west and slid across 7000 yards ahead of us. However we had some consolation in still having contact with sunset approaching.

2049 - Surfaced with target in sight at 20000 yards.

2050 - Visibility dropped to 5000 yards. Headed down his track.

2143 - Radar contact on targets. Commenced end around to starboard at 7000 yards in the blackout night we had over soon. High phosphorescence.

2330 - Ships in echelon with leading ship 300 yards to starboard of larger second ship. Size of second ship made it seem the reverse from the bridge.

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2334 - Fired 1-2-3 bow tubes at leading ship, 90 track, zero gyros, range 1600 yds. Swung left 100' and fired 4-5-6-1900 yds.
2335 - One hit in stern of leading ship. Two misses.
2336 - First hit in stern of second ship. Second hit.about two thirds of distance between stern and funnel. Another miss. Second ship commenced sinking stern first with whistle blowing, and blinking (I hope) furiously at us. First ship was turning away. Couldn't afford to let such easy prey get away crippled, so swung hard left at full speed in a tight circle and headed for him. Made ready stern tubes. Cripple kept swinging left having nearly completed an 180° turn. Range closed to 780 yds. Cripple opened fire from midships gun. Believed he had seen our phosphorescant wake so slowed to standard with right rudder and had lookouts and quartermaster take cover. Passed him at 680 yds. Radar operator swallowed his chewing gum. Ship shuddered once from nearby explosion. Possibly a near miss, possibly second ship breaking up as he sunk. Cripple was now evidently stopped and coasting with right rudder. Firing ceased.
2343 - Backed down to port in position for another attack.
2345 - Fire control party did a remarkable job of getting a new setup. Target at 3 kt speed. Angle on bow 90 starboard.
2347 - Commenced twisting to get better gyro angles.
2349 - Fired 7-8-9 stern tubes, 90 track, zero gyros, range 1900 yds. Other ship had now sunk.
2350 - Three hits, one aft, one under funnel, one forward. One must have touched off his magazine for suddenly he blew sky high. We were alone again.
2354 - Took the D.R. the cripple had given us over 500 KG, before his transmission was interrupted, and set course for PARAMUSIRO. Lat. 46-54 N, Long. 144-38 E. This was one time I was glad I had selected the bridge as my night approach station. The coming tower party was entirely 90° right turn punctuated by explosions; whereas from the bridge I had the complete picture, complete control of the situation, and was able to quickly position the ship for the final attack.
June 12 - En route PARAMUSIRO, Covering convoy lanes.
June 13 - En route PARAMUSIRO, covering convoy lanes.
1713 - Sighted smoke. Commenced and around to starboard. Target contact #15.
Tact #15)
1745 - Whitish visibility conditions. Tied backhoist tightly around our dark grey #1 periscope shears to increase camouflage.
2036 - Ahead of target, waiting for darkness change of base course.

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Target changed base course to 250° T, speed 14 kts, and commenced new zig plan which included 70° course changes and some 3 minute legs. A short end around. End of twilight, and the worst phosphorescence we had experienced. The loom of this on the steam from our exhaust gave the impression we had two searchlights trained aft. Decided we would have to shoot a stern tube shot on a sharp track from a stopped position. Night was clear, with partial overcast. Torpedo boat escort worked from port to starboard. quarter. CUO swag, all clear.
Stopped dead ahead of target range 3700 with stern tubes on a 20° port track, holding our breath for the expected zig away. Bow wave of target looked tremendous bearing down on us. Target zigged 40° away and at fired 9-10 stern tubes (our last 2 aft) on a 60° port track, 3° gyro angle, torpedo run 1475 yds, range 1770.
Observed two mits, one in stern, which blow off part of his fantail, one halfway between stern and funnel. Target stopped and settled at, whistle blowing.
All ahead full. Radar jamming. Here comes the escort. Depth charges started. Range to escort kept decreasing during escape. Finally at 2600 yds the escort turned away while he was winning the race, so at
Stopped to observe target. CUO sweep, all clear.
All ahead full. Escort came after us again. More depth charges. Range decreased again then escort turned off. Still having radar jamming.
Stopped. Depth charge... continuing at intervals. Range to target 8000 yds. Matched escort to join target on PPI, then work away at intervals to drop depth charges. Target pip growing smaller.
Commenced working around target, waiting for him to sink. Escort pinging, radar interference, depth charges.

June 14
0003
With less than two hours of darkness remaining decided we couldn't wait any longer. Target pip now sank size as escort. Roached in for the coup de grace.
Target pip disappeared. Target had sunk at last. Escort he did down our old track desperately depth charging, while we passed 1000 yds from where target had been with nothing in sight. Dropped punctured 5 gal. can of oil over side to give Cidori a target for his depth charges.
Set course for lower Kamchatka to cover convoy lanes and a quick sweep for possible floating cannons.
Depth charging ceased. (Total charges dropped - 38)
Si had plane, distant 8 miles. Dove. Rotted 4 torpedo contact #8) peaces loft forward.

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1320    Surfaced.
1835    Sighted ARAIDO TO bearing 150°T, distant 90 miles.

June 15
0030    Radar contact on KANCHAKA at 2C200 yds.
    Closed to 5 miles and headed down 20 fathom curve
    towards SHIHUSU.
0912    Sighted plane. PETE type, distant 8 miles. Dove.
Plane contact #9.
0924    Radar depth. All clear.
0927    Surfaced. Secured SD.
1403    Sighted plane. Dove. Believed him to be covering
    Plane con-nearby convoy departure points, so decided to remain
    tact #10) subcargoed for awhile.
1430    Sighted plane through periscope. Identified as
    Russian reconnaissance type MBR-2.
1445    Radar depth. All clear.
1447    Surfaced.
1508    Sighted plane. Russian IBR-2. Dove.
Plane con- 1515 Plane winged over towards us. Went to 100
tact #11) Foot. No were on the 20 fathom curve.
1531    Periscope depth.
1549    Radar depth.
1550    Surfaced. Secured SD.
1556    Sighted ship, dis tant 14 miles. Commenced and around.
Ship contact #16.
1706    Ship kept zigging toward. Now zero angle on bow.
    Kept range open to observe future zigs.
1726    No more zigs. Probably a Russian. Dove.
    Commenced approach.
1805    Identified liberty ship as a properly marked
    Russian on course 339°T.
1818    Surfaced. Headed down Kamchatka coast about 7 miles
    off the beach.
2130    Closed coast to 5 miles. No signs of fishing vessels
    or floating cannibals. Numerous shore cannibals.

June 16
0145    Abcam MYS SIVUCHI. Headed for patrol point between
    SHIHUSU, PARAHUSIR, ARAIDO TO covering all
    western exisits from PARAHUSI. KAIKYO.
0300    Commenced surface patrol. Daylight.
0315    Intermittent fog. Visibility varying between 400
    14000 yds. in less than one minute. Tried hugging
    fog banks for a while, but it ruined our area coverage.

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0400 Patroling on castleby and westerly courses keeping ton miles off ARAIDO TO and PARAMUS. No radar interference. CUO sweeps. All clear.
0410 SJ radar out of commission. Slowed for sound protection.
0440 Radar in commission.
1200 Visibility 200 yds. Heavy fog.
1311 SJ radar out of commission. Radar contact 11000 yds.
1333 Radar in commission. Radar contact 11000 yds.
ship contact #17) Possibly a Russian, but how to identify in a fog this thick was a problem.
1830 No change in visibility, the heaviest fog yet. How had target speed to thousands of knots. Decided to close target on quarter and identify or shoot him the minute the fog broke. Target course 2950T.
1909 Radar contact on another target at 13000 yds. Tracked him for future possibilities.
1922 On starboard quarter of first target at 2000 yds.
1954 Target changed course to 2400T. Swung with him and decided to maintain position until dark for we probably would see the loom of his identification lights as soon as it turned them on. Ship was sounding fog signals. P.O.W. says Japs do also in heavy fog.
2009 Sunset.
2130 Still no lights visible. Now fairly dark. No could not spend the whole patrol on an unidentified ship, so commenced closing on starboard quarter, from downwind.
2205 At 510 yds, lights became visible and identified target as a properly marked Russian. After deck house filled binoculars. Shoved off to regain other contact.
2220 SJ contact at 16550 yds. Closed on his starboard side.
2321 Crossed astern of him at 1500 yds. Unable to identify. Hard weak air powered fog signals.
ship contact #18)
2335 Closed from downwind on his port quarter to 515 yds, before making out his lights. Identified as a properly marked Russian. Our patrol off PARAMUS. STRAIT had thus been fruitless, due to Russians cutting the corner after passing through STRAIT instead of staying on Russian lane. With dangerous disadvantage of having to identify targets, decided to shift to patrol station off RAMUASEUAR where any good sized ship was a shooting target.

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0600 - Commenced patrolling shipping lane to and from MSUNA.
0800 - Visibility: 5000 yds. Light haze overhead.
0815 - SJ contact closing fast. Lost contact at 2600 yds.
Plane confirms passed overhead. Board by all hands on bridge.
tact #12)
0831 - Started keying SD for 5 seconds every half hour to determine what planes were doing. Appeared to be three planes undergoing training. They stayed within 21 miles.
June 21
1131 - Picked up SD interference at half hourly keying. Checked it, then secured SD. We wore DF conscious.
1400 - Fog thinning. Commenced working in towards MSUNA south of BANJO to obtain good diving position for reconnaissance if fog dispersed. Noise this position because it would give us a 3000 yd range to BANJO to sonar station, a fair position for photography, and an exodus without grounding if we wore fogged out during approach with a strong current.
1458 - Fog jumped up. We jumped down. Dove. MATSUNA 6000 yds. away. Rigged for silent running.
1545 - TAGAN KUKU distant 4000 yds. took 7 pictures, depth 64 feet. Lat. 48-01.3, Long. 153-19.7 E.
1611 - TAGAN KUKU distant 1900 yds. took 22 pictures. Depth 65 feet. Sea calm. Lat. 48-02.6N, Long. 153-18.3E. Headed out. Visually observing subject of separate report.
1621 - Fog dropping. No further navigational fixes. Passed within 1500-2000 yds of sonar station, whisperings. Hope the soundings on this chart are correct.
1847 - Radar depth. All clear SD and SJ.
1849 - Surfaced. A fortuitous reconnaissance in a land of 21 hours daylight with only a 4 hour live.
June 21
1900 - There must be some Japs somewhere. Decided to circle all islands and investigate all anchorages listed on route MSUNA to N.V.A.L BASE.
2030 - Nothing at RAIKOKE.
2330 - Nothing in anchorages around SUHOTAN.
June 22
0100 - Rounded YEAKUMI at 6000 yds. Nothing there or around CHIRINKOTAN. A crystal clear night.
0300 - Passed through S.S.SUKOTAI STRAT. Shiprolls and eddies. Ran into fog bank.
0500 - In HAHUKOTAN STRAT. Nothing at patrol base in the HAKUGEI. Currents up to 6 kts, variable. Steered 30° to right of course to make good desired course.
0605 - Fog lifted. Speeded up to get clear of this unproductively spot.
0608 - Started SD. Plane contact moving from 21 miles to 17 miles. Keying SD at half hour intervals.
Plane contact #13)

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0707
0800
1017
1020
1027
1028
1011
1048
1100
1607
1626
1700
2105
2227
Ship contact # 23
2239
2246
2252
2324
2337
2340
2354
2359
June 23
0004
0005
0010
0011
0012

U.S.S. B.R.B
Report of Eighth War Patrol
Secured SD.
Visibility unlimited. Land 90 miles distant sighted. Decided to patrol on surface 15 miles east of ONEKOTAN and 35 miles south of MUSASHI WAN (PARAMUSHIW). With the visibility we had we could cover a tremendous area. Expected aircraft trouble so slowed to 10 kts.
Sighted 2 planes over PARAMUSHIW. Believe it or not that #14 planes conduct training in dog fights.
Sighted another section of 4 planes over PARAMUSHIW.
Sighted 2 more planes over PARAMUSHIW.
Sighted 5 more planes over PARAMUSHIW, conducting training.
Took panoramic movies of HARUYUKOTAN, ONEKOTAN and PARAMUSHIW. Lat. 49-22.7 N, Long. 155-18.5 E.
Sighted 2 more planes over PARAMUSHIW engaged in dog fighting.
Shifted patrol to north-south line to keep small angle exposed to PARAMUSHIW. Slowed to 8 kts to reduce wake.
Volcano getting more active on PARAMUSHIW. Putting out black smoke which formed a low dark haze around island. Probably volcanic ash is what is formed a dust fog in these regions.
Sighted 2 planes over PARAMUSHIW.
Heard noises that sounded like gun practice from PARAMUSHIW.
Headed north to close MUSASHI WAN NAVAL BASE.
Four miles off Naval Base. Nothing in the anchorage.
Headed for anchorage at OTOMIE WAN.
Radar contact 2200 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Contact # 23)
Radar contact 3200 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Radar contact 3700 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Radar contacts 2600 yds and 3800 yds. Sampans. Avoided.
Radar contact 4300 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Radar contact 4500 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Off OTAMIEN WAN. Nothing in anchorage. Headed for SURIBACHI WAN Air Base anchorage.
Radar contacts 4000 yds on each beam. Sampans. Avoided.
Radar contacts 3500 yds and 3300 yds. Sampans. Avoided.
Radar contact 3400 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Radar contact 5000 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Off SURIBACHI WAN. Nothing in anchorage. Headed for patrol off HIGHISH BAY SUDO.
Radar contact 4100 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Radar contact 2500 yds. Sampan. Avoided.

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0014
Radar contact 3500 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0015 Radar contact 5200 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0016 Radar contacts 2550 yds and 4750 yds. Sampans. Avoided.
0017 Radar contact 2850 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0018 Radar contact 4160 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0021 Radar contact 3350 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0022 Radar contact 3450 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0024 Radar contact 4000 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0026 Radar contact 3450 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0027 Radar contact 3500 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0029 Radar contact 2900 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0033 Radar contact 4150 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0034 Radar contact 3100 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0037 Radar contact 3350 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0053 Radar contact 5100 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0055 Radar contact 4400 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0101 Radar contact 3600 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0105 Radar contact 2950 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0107 Radar contact 2550 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0126 Radar contact 1850 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0144 Radar contact 2200 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
0154 Dawn. Sampans all around. Dove. Looks like our first submarine day will be a long one. In view of S.A.I.P.A.N. operations and present optimism of area, decided to patrol H.CASH B.A.J.O. SUIDO, which is a warship lane, in hopes of contacting a submarine leaving H.A.A.A. SUBH.R.I.B. BASE for MILAY and points east or returning from patrol.
0407 Sighted five Sampans.
0705 Sighted small trawler or patrol vessel.
1050 Sighted small trawler or patrol vessel.
1340 Sighted aircraft, distance 10 miles. Unidentified.
Plane contact #15)
1712 Sighted Sampan.
1730 Sighted Sampan.
1955. Hoard rubbing and clanking noises against hull.
1955 Sighted 2 red flags astern. Looks like we've picked up a net. Started fathometer. Depth 45 fathoms. Went to 150 foot. Still clanking and scraping noises all over hull. Went to 200 foot and backed down for 10 minutes. Cleared net and at
2024 Returned to periscope depth.
2028 Sighted Sampan.
2128 Sighted Sampan.
2151 Radar depth. Picked up another fishing net, bearings, clankings and scraping all over hull. Getting dark.
2141 Surfaced, armed with knives. Cut our way through nots which covered the bridge, shears and deck. Hoarded for OIEKOTAN SIR.I.T. to patrol other side of P.A.R.MUS.H.R.U.

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2143
2147
2150
2152
2212
2215
2225

June 24
0038
0100
0400
0930
1100
1155
1627
1811
2020
Ship contact #25
2049
2125
0303
0600
Ship contact #26
0659
0712
0718

U.S.S. BARB
U.S.S. BARB - Report of Eighth War Patrol.
Sighted Sampan. Avoided.
Radar contact 1550 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Radar contact 3000 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Radar contact 3400 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Radar contact 7400 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Radar contact 6400 yds. Sampan. Avoided.
Finally cleared all fish nets off topside. Those wore
buoyed with wood and weighted with lead pollots and
rocks.

Twilight again. Land plainly visible. Prayed for an
early fog so we could make the Strait.
Our fog arrived.
Passed through ONEKOTAN STRAIT.
Visibility increased to 8000 yds. Looked in at KUJIRA
HAW. Nothing in anchorage.
Off KAKUMABETSU HAVAL BASE. Nothing in anchorage. The
area is truly deserted since our attack on SAIPAN.
Sighted small ice in RADIO STRAIT. Light fog common-
cod clearing. We cleared the STRAIT and opened out from
land.
Visibility 40 miles. Took pictures of RADIO TO.
Visibility 50 yds. Heavy fog.
Radar contact 16000 yds. Corr. commenced tracking. Target
on steady course, 35° from proscribed Russian course.

Commenced identification approach.
Closed to 950 yds on starboard quarter of target.
Sighted hull fifteen seconds before sighting Russian
identification lights. Secured approach. Headed for
north convoy line from PARAMUSHIJU.
Patrolling northern Jap convoy line from PARAMUSHIJU.
Nothing seems to be leaving PARAMUSHIJU and this will
ensure us an attack position for anything entering,
and keep us clear of Russians.
Radar contact 12000 yds. Commenced tracking. Heavy fog.
Still escorting target. Visibility 50 yds. Waiting for
2000 yds visibility for attack.

Dove. Commenced approach. Visibility 1500 yds, clear-
ing. On starboard bow of target.
Sighted target a merchant ship, estimated 3000 tons.
Well off of expected bearing showing port angle on bow.
Target zigged giv. ing us starboard angle on bow. Spotted
RUSSIAN side markings at 1600 yds. This fellow was
lucky, if visibility had not cleared prior to 0900 I
intended to make daylight surface attack in fog shoot-
ing on radar bearings. He followed the Jap convoy lanes
and courses including 85° change closer than the Japs
do. His speed was 13 kts. I anticipated a destroyer.

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U.S.S. BARB
U.S.S. BARB - Report of Eighth War Patrol.
0744    Surfaced.
2108    Radar interforceno on SJ. Apparently coning from a
    bearing aft. Something must be catching up to us.
2123    Commenced stationary patrol across convoy track.
2127    Lost interforceno. Possibly one of our planes circling
    around waiting for dark before bombing S.IMUSU.
June 26
0012    Secured stationery patrol. Heading down convoy lane
    towards AIRO MISAKI. Requested two day extension patrol.
1300    Working on periscopes #1 empty. #2 water on lens.
June 27    Patrolline OKHOTSK SEA Convoy lanes.
June 28
0657    Radar contact on AIRO MISAKI, 48000 yds. Poor SJ per-
    formance.
0730    Heading for KUMASHI STRAIT.
0346    Sighted ship coming out of hazy section of horizon at
    13000 yds. Dove.
Ship con-
tact #26)
0931    Surfaced for end around. Ship appeared to be a liberty
    ship, so made daylight surface approach.
1059    At 9000 yds. identified ship as a Russian. These boys
    are every place.
1603    Ship sighted at about 30000 yds. Closed.
1615    SJ radar and PPI contact on same ship 36,850 yds.
Ship con-
tact #27)    Still don't believe this, but I saw it. Radar officer
    had been working on that set since poor results this
    morning. The bearings was correct, the target tracked
    properly, but the ranges were phenomenal and unbeliev-
    able. At 30000 yds by radar range the silhouette was
    identified as a RUSSIAN liberty ship. Secured approach.
    Radar followed this ship to 41000 yds before losing it.
2055    Radar contact on land over 80000 yds. Shortly after
    this the phenomena ended and the radar gave up and quit,
    undoubtedy exhausted.
2206    Sighted YBITOROFU. Headed for KUSHIBETSU for bombard-
    ment.
June 29
0030    Passing through KUMASHI STRAIT. Visibility clear
    except for bombardment target which seems to have its own per-
    petual olanket of low heavy fog. Gave up bomb retard,
    but it is still a good target.
0230    Completed passage of strait having encountered currents
    up to 7 kts.
0300    A clear twilight. If any Jap lookouts are up we should
    be spotted. Anticipate plane trouble from KITOKPPU
    WAN distant 50 miles.
0400    Patrolling north of SHIKOTAN. Broken clouds. An
    temped to use SD, but am certain it would bring planes
    from the air bases close by.

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1200 Patroling outer lanes. 2230 Departed area. Great circling to Midway.

July 5
1550(Y) Enroute Pearl in company with CAR AID SWORDFISH. Conducted tests with CAR, using SJ radar for transmission and reception of messages both visually on A scope and by listening using a phone connected circuit rigged by Radar Officer. Two the best of my knowledge the listening and keying feature of SJ message reception was developed by Williams, B. RTLc at Submarine Base, Midway.

July 9 Arrived Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor.

— page 177 —
1944
CURRENT OBSERVATIONS

Time (0-10 zone): 1944
High water at 1944
Shakotan
Set
Drift
Lat.
Long.
Location.

0315: May 30: + 5 hrs.45 min: 165: .2 kt: 46-06: 124-12: 5B of Karafuto, 1230: June 3: + 11 hrs.45 min: 025: 1.2 : 24-10: 14-20: 1.2: 24-10: 14-20: 1.

— page 178 —
1944 "Shaketan" Set. Drift. Lat. Long. Location.
0700: June 24: + 1hr.55 min. :150 : 1.7 :49-52:154-50:Onecotan Kaifye.
0843: June 24: + 3hrs 41 min. :190 : .6 :50-10:154-40: 1 of Sharin ito.
1025: June 24: + 5hrs.20 min :135 : .8 :50-25:155-22:1 of Paramusihiru.
1123: June 24: + 6 hrs.19min :270 : 2.2:50-32:155-34: 1 1
1333: June 24: + 8 hrs.28 min:075 : 1.6 :50-38:155-15: 1 1
0035: June 29: + 4hrs.15 min :220 : 3.1 :44-35:146-46:Kunasahiri Suido.
0059: June 29: + 4 hrs.39 min:037 : 7.0 :44-32.5:143-45.3: 1 1
0117: June 29: + 4 hrs.57 min:345 : 4.6 :44-29:146-45: 1 1
0136: June 29: + 5hrs.16 min:058 : 2.7 :44-25.3:145-48: 1 1
0203: June 29: + 5 hrs.48min:518 : 3.8 :44-21.5:146-34: 1 1

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS:
Fog and overcast prevented celestial observations in this area and the proximity to enemy bases frequently rendered use of the fathometer inadvisable. Reliance was placed in Radar fixes which were very accurate and easier to obtain than the usual visual cuts on uncertain contour ten-ents.

The method used in the Barb is one similar to that described by the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Hayrant in Radar Information Notes No. 8, of 1 April 1944. A plotting board was manufactured for us by Sub Base "Indway of 1/15" Lucite about 20 inches square, sand blasted on one side to take pencil marks and a hole drilled for the pivot of a plotting arm. The scale of this arm is laid off from the latitude scale of the chart in use. A compass rose is mounted under the arm.

Data for plotting is taken from the PFI which was prepared by inserting a cellulose acetate disc scribed with 8 concentric rings, under the viewing glass, so that ranges may be quickly estimated during a search at slow speed. The Navigator during a sweep past land calls "mark" at points where a noticeable change in contour appears on the scope and reads out the minimum range at this point in fractions of a range ring, as 3.8, 2.5 etc. and an assistant records this data together with the true bearing at the "mark". Referring to a calibration table for the range scale in use, the ring readings are corrected, plotted, and fared in, giving the line of closest land as shown on the PFI, but to the scale of the chart. The transparent board then is oriented on the chart with true north, corrected for radar bearing and gyro error, and moved about until the fared outline coincides with the shore contour visible to the radar at the distance. The fix is marked by pricking the chart through the center of the pivot and is in effect the locus of the intersection of a great number of ranges and bearings. The entire process takes three to five minutes and is extremely accurate when charts are available which show inland contours. In this connection the confidential Japanese Aviation Charts V5-1,2 and 6 were invaluable. The fared outline often followed valleys, bays, bluffs and gets with a fidelity which suggests it had been traced from the chart.

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1. 020(K) : 46-08 N : Tanker(R) : 215 : 30 May : 144-12.5E : 2075ft.long:14,000:10 : SN : 0130(K) : 48-18 N : 12000 Ton : 041 : 2. 31 May : 150-04.5E:(R)Tanker:16000 : 11R : 0956(K) : 48-23 : bearing : 090 : 3. 31 May : 151-04 : USS : 6500 : 10 : R : 1234(K) : 48-21.1 : 190 : 4. 31 May : 151-19.6 AP : 21,000 : 93/4 : R : 1350(K) : 48-21 : 250 : 3 hits, sank : 0100(K) : 45-52 : AP : 14,000 : 11 : P : 6. 2 June : 144-29 : 235 : 2 hits, sank : 0305 : 45-47 : Torp.Boat:10,500 : 16 : R : 7. 2 June : 144-17 : Patrol : 300 : 090 : 8. 3 June : 151-31 : 070 : 8. 3 June : 151-31 : 070 : 9. 8 June : 145-36 : AK (R) : 15,000 : 93/4 : R : 2104 : 44-29 : Patrol : 020 : 10. 9 June : 146-46 : 300 : 7 : R : 1335(K) : 47-09 : Torpedo : 200 : 11. 10 June : 145-05 : 200 : 12. 11 June : 144-22 : 15 : SD : 1110(K) : 48-20 : 15 : SD : 12. 11 June : 144-22 : 15 : SD

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6-14-46-15-44-16-15-44-6-15-44-8-21-4-6-22-4-6-22
: 1055 :0910 :1508 :0015 :0608 :1017
: (Lat. :52-05 :52-58 :52-16 :52-12 :48-22 :49-09 49-26
:Position(Long. :152-29:155-55 :156-06 :156-06 :158-27 :151-6:155-
:15 K :10 K :10 K :10 K :10 K :10 K :10 K
:Course :085 :180 :160 :160 :090 :150 :227
:Trim :Surf. :Surf. :Surf. :Surf. :Surf. :Surf. :Surf
:Min. since last in:lot in:lot in :Not in :
:SD search. : use : use :272 :21 :use :0 :100
:

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1 AP - KOUTOU M.H.U.
Danger determined by: Three hits observed. Target observed to sink by all coming towed fire control party. Pictures of sinking taken. Ship sank in about 1 minute. P.O. : taken.

Target Draft: 15' Course. 250 T. Speed. 11 Hrs. 1685 yards. (at firing)

Type Attack: Day radar approach with submerged firing. End around at 10,000-12,000 yards.

Tubes Fired:
*Track angle: 915
*Gyro angle: 6R
*Depth Set: 6'
*Power: High
*Hit or miss: Hit
*Articulation: No
*Mark Torpedo: 1-3A
*Serial No.: 0799
*Mark Exploder: 6-4
*Serial No.: 8057
*Actuation Set: Contact
*Actuation Actual: Contact
*Mark Jarhead: 15-1
*Serial No.: 11575
*Explosive: TPX
*Firing Interval: 0 Sec.
*Type Spread: 2
*Sea conditions: 2
*Overhaul activity: Submarine base, highway.

Remarks: Visibility 1500-10,000 yards depending on fog banks. Final bearings by periscope when target can be out of fog at 1,700 yards. Check range by single ping. Spread computed for 30 yards between torpedoes along target.

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1 Medium AK-(Unidentified) - Estimate 3800 T. Based on estimated stack height and accurate measurement of length. (410'). Toggle average from tables.

Ship(s) Sunk: None.

Ship(s) Damaged: 1 AK - 3800 T.

Damage Determined By: One hit observed aft.

Target Draft. 20'. Course 160 T. Speed. 9 3/4. Range. 1300 yards. (at firing)

Type Attack: Night radar surface approach and attack. Final bearings by T.B.T.

Tubes Fired. : No. 1: No. 2: No. 3:
*Track Angle : 87S : 90S : 92S :
*Gyro Angle : 4 L : 1 L : 1R :
*Depth Set : 6' : 6' : 6' :
*Power : High : High : High :
*Hit or Miss : Miss : Hit : Hit :
*Tactic : No : No : No :
*Mark Torpedo : 14-3A : 14-3A : 14-3A :
*Serial No. : 26798 : 20510 : 26551 :
*Mark Exploder : 6-4 : 6-4 : 6-4 :
*Serial No. : 8611 : 4507 : 8623 :
*Actuation Set. : Contact: Contact: Contact:
*Actuation Actual : None : Contact :
*Mark Range : 16-1 : 16-1 : 16-1 :
*Serial No. : 11449 : 3476 : 11897 :
*Explosive : TPX : TPX : TPX :
Firing Interval : 0 sec. : 8 sec. : sec. :
Type Spread :

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1. Large AK - (Unidentified) - Estimate 9800 T. Based on estimated average stack height and accurate measurement of length (481'). Tonnage average from tables.

Ship(s): Sunk: 1 AK - 9800 T.

Damage Determined By: 2 hits observed. Sinking observed by C.O., C.O.D., lookouts and quartermaster. Ship sank slowly by the stern.

Target Draft: 201. Course: 160 T. Speed: 9 3/4. Range: 1900 yards. (at firing)

Type Attack: Night surface radar approach and attack. Final bearings of T.B.T.

Tubes Fired:
*Track Angle: 77S
*Cargo Angle: 3L
*Depth Set: 61
*Power: High
*Hit or Miss: High
*Articulation: No
*Mark Torpedo: 14-3A
*Serial No.: 24921
*Mark Exploder: 6-4
*Serial No.: 11655
*Actuation Set: Contact: Contact: Contact
*Actuation Actual: None
*Mark Armed: 16-1
*Serial No.: 12552
*Explosive: TRX
*Firing Interval: 1'0"sec.; 8 sec.; 1"sec.
Type Spread: --Divergent
Sea Conditions: Calm
Overhaul Activity: Submarine Base, idway.

Remarks: Target increased speed as we fired. Spread computed for 50 yards between torpedoes along target. Continuation of torpedo attack No. 4.

— page 190 —
1 AP - Similar HUSLIM MARU Class - Page 51, ONI, 208J.
Length by binocularsformula 5171, (minimum).

Ships Sunk: 1 AP - Similar HUSLIM MARU Class.

Damage Determined By: 2 hits observed, one 2 way between stern and funnel and 1 in stern. Stern observed to break off and sink by all topside party. Target began settling by the stern, dead in the water, lay off at 8000 yds. and target pip gradually became smaller and finally disappeared from radar, 1 hr. 45 after torpedoes hit. Passed within 1000 yards of sinking and no target visible. Ssport left area alone.

Target Draft. 29ft. Course. 280 T. Speed. 14. Range. 1770 yards.
(attiring)

ON S. S. IP DATA

Speed 6.5 Course. 220-221FT. Depth. Surface. Angle. (attiring)

TRIS CONTROL ID TORPEDO DATA.

Type Attack: Night radar surface approach and attack. Final bearings by T.B.T.

Tubes Fired:
- Track Angle: 53°3' P
- Gyro Angle: 6°6' R
- Depth Set: 6°1' G
- Power: High
- Hit or Miss: High
- Arrest: High
- Mark Torpedo: No
- Serial No.: 14-3A
- Mark Exploder: 40671
- Serial No.: 6-4
- Actuation Set: 154
- Actuation Actual: Contact. Contact.
- Mark Jarhead: 13-1
- Serial No.: 13090
- Explosive: TFX
- Firing Interval: 0 sec.
- Type Spread: --Diverge--.
- Sea Conditions: 2
- Overhaul Activity: 2
- Remarks: Spread computed for 50 yards between torpedoes along target.

Submarine Base, Midway.

Remarks: Spread computed for 50 yards between torpedoes along target.

— page 191 —
1. Fishing Trawler - Estimated 50 T. - Sunk.
Damage Determined By: Target observed to settle slowly and finally sink. Took pictures.

DETAILS OF ACTION:
Sighted trawler stopped in ice field. Closed to edge of ice field, range about 550 yards from trawler, and opened fire with 4"50 cal. gun. Trawler slowly got underway and started weaving in and out of ice floes, trying to keep a good zigzag berth between us. This proved to be a fatal move. 25 yards spots were crossing the target, but we did not observe any direct hits. Flying pieces of ice and shrapnel must have pierced his hull because he started settling slowly. Ceased firing when all that was visible was his mast at a rakish angle and his decks awash. Target disappeared from view as we sighted and headed to attack second trawler.

Armament Expended - 4" 50 Cal. H.C.P.D. - 25 rounds.
4" 50 Cal. Common - 6 rounds.

— page 192 —
1. FISHING TRAWLER - Estimate 50 T. - Sunk.
Damaged Determined By: Target observed to sink. Took pictures.

DETAILS OF ACTION:

Sighted trawler approaching ice field, range approximately 3000 yards, closed to about 2500 yards and gave him a burst of 20mm. to see was to increase speed in the direction of the ice field. Closed completely sprayed him with automatic fire with 4 20mm's and 2 50 Cal.'s. Opened fire with 4" 50 Cal., range 850 yards, and systematically cut him apart. A large Jap flag painted on pilot house provided a nice point of aim until the third round carried away forward portion of pilot house. Commander of ammunition put aft of pilot house and through hull. Target sank after third waterline hit.

Ammunition Expended - 4" 50 Cal. H.C.P.D. - 15 rounds.
20 mm. 320 rounds.
50 Cal. 700 rounds.

Performance of guns was excellent, but ammunition performance left much to be desired. Estimate 500 rounds of 20 mm. and 50 Cal. hit target but no fires were started. No could see 20 mm. I.E., H.E.I., and 50 Cal. incendiary explode and the spots which were hit glow for a few seconds, but no indication of fires. Numerous 4" 50 Cal. H.C.P.D. rounds, set on "super-quick" passed through hull and superstructure and either did not explode at all, or exploded on far side after passing through, giving off clouds of yellow smoke.

Remarks: What do the aviators have that we lack? They continually report strafing attacks setting the buildings afire. We slap 1320 rounds of incendiary into a diesel powered wooden tinder box at 500 yds. without striking a light.

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3. Serious leakage of the hull regulator valves in the 500ft. Blow system. These leaks caused flooding of the piping and manifold continuously.
4. Both periscopes fogged at sea. Guaging indicated nitrogen charge lost. Charged at sea. Leakage continues.
5. Loud rumbling noise occurs when starboard sound gear is trained at any but very slow speed.

(L) RADIO.

Reception:

In spite of greatly intensified Japanese jamming after the invasion of the Marianas, the Haiku Schedule got through and no serials were missed. 16.68 kcs. was the best frequency and the only one on which the schedule could be heard during the hour 1900 C.C.T. while in the area. Reception on 14590 kcs. and 19370 kcs. was poor, and the intermediate frequencies were only fair.

Jamming was excessive at all times on the special aircraft frequency. Transmissions were weak, distorted, and very few words could be understood. It may have been that the aviators observed radio silence while in the target area, and the transmissions were heard from the Alectians.

Transmissions:

The four transmissions made in the area were sent to NMI on 8470 kcs. at approximately 1200 C.C.T. All call ups were answered immediately, and all transmissions were made quickly with no repeats. Both PM's signal and our own were strength five in all instances. Transmissions were timed so that when D.F.D., enemy traffic would be rerouted through the area to which we were shifting.

Occasionally listening watches were kept on the various harmonics of 4235 kcs. and stations in the Marshall Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Midway, and on both the east and west coasts of the United States were heard - all with good signal strength.

Several attempts were made to raise Hornig on 450 kcs. prior to rendezvous. These failed. At rendezvous both ships tested 450 kcs. at 100 yds. with better than 2 amp output. No reception either way. A light beat was noted which was mutually thought to be the key clicks being heard through the hull.

Casualties.

The antenna trunk flooded during a deep dive enroute station. Most of the leakage was stopped by tightening the insulators and inspection plates. Though it was not possible to rinse the insulators and antenna leads on the inside of the trunk with fresh water, the trunk was dried by placing a 200 watt light bulb in the lower end. This raised the reading from a zero ground to 150,000 ohms, and the antennas carried the full output of the transmitter on all transmissions.

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5-31-44
Sound good at 2500 yds using the CB head. A single ping range at 1600 yds checked against the TDC generated range within 10 yds. The SET card showed an isotherm to 180°.

6-3-44
Contacted small fishing craft with both the and the at about 3200 yds. Back ground noise was high in some parts of this area and low in others, a very noticeable change (44-41N, 151-44 E). SBT card showed a slight negative gradient (-20/60 ft) to 90 feet, then sharply negative.

6-8-44
JP contact at 18000 yds. Very broad bearing covering forty degrees on bearing scale. Good turn count at 90 R.P.I. JK picked up same contact at 4800 yds. With an increase in target speed and a decrease in range, tase was a pronounced decrease in signal strength.

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6-8-44
(cont'd)
As this was a sudden change, operator attributed this to the targets' power plant passing out of a critical region of vibration. No ping range was obtainable. SBT card snowed negative gradient (-20/40 feet).

While the fathometer was in operation during our attack with the 4" gun, a receiver tube was shorted, probably by shock.

During inoperation of the fathometer, satisfactory soundings were obtained with the QC equipment.

(0) DENSITY LAYERS:

Negative gradients were encountered through-out the entire patrol. In the area, the sea condition was seldom greater than force 2. S.B.T. records are tabulated below, the cards are being forwarded to the Hydrographic Office.

Depths noted are keel depths. Thermal element located at 25' above keel.

TIME GOT:LAT. :SURF.:GREATEST
DATE :LONG :TEMP. :DEPT
2030(L) :33-17 N :140 :Isothermal to 120',-20 to 140'.
25 May :175-37 N :55 :140 :Isothermal to 120',-40 to 315!
2100(K) :37-03 N :56 :315 :Isothermal to 120',-40 to 315!
24 May :134-16-3 :56 :315 :Isothermal to 120',-40 to 315!
0023(K) :37-26 N :56 :300 :Isothermal to 120',-20 to 140', 300'.
25 May :163-49 :52 :300 :Isothermal to 120',-20 to 140', 300'.
2100(K) :39-46 N :56 :300 :Isothermal to 120',-20 to 140', 300'.
25 May :151-44 :43 :310 :Isothermal to 140',-20 to 170'.
0215(K) :44-41 N :56 :65 :Isothermal to 300'.
28 May :151-45 E :38 :65 :Isothermal to 300'.
0700(K) :47-53 N :56 :300 :Isothermal to 120',-20 to 240'.
31 May :151-45 E :36 :300 :Isothermal to 120',-20 to 240'.
2300(K) :45-21 N :56 :300 :Isothermal to 300'.
31 May :148-01 E :38 :70 :Isothermal to 300'.
1703(K) :45-47 N :56 :300 :Isothermal to 300'.
1 June :144-17 E :40 :130 :Isothermal to 300'.
1200(K) :46-12 N :56 :130 :Isothermal to 300'.
2 June :144-16 E :40 :130 :Isothermal to 300'.
2323(K) :44-28- N :56 :120 :Isothermal to 300'.
2 June :144-06 E :44 :120 :Isothermal to 300'.
0010(K) :44-23 N :56 :110 :Isothermal to 300'.
5 June :144-08 E :43 :110 :Isothermal to 300'.
0915(K) :48-53 N :56 :65 :Isothermal to 300'.
7 June :145-10 E :42 :65 :Isothermal to 300'.

-45-

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U.S.S. BARB
:  U.S.S. BARB - Report of Eighth War Patrol.
:  (Q) PERSONNEL
:  A vigorous training program for officers and men was maintained during the patrol which has enabled us to fleet up qualified reliefs while still at sea for those to be transferred upon arrival. Thus the maximum benefit will be derived from the training period following our refit, eliminating the confusion of adjustment which often marks the first day of post-overhaul operations.
:  The school of the boat qualified men in submarines while each officer became qualified in some department other than his own.
:  The eager and earnest attitude of all new men towards learning their jobs and the ship was exceptional, while the cooperation of older hands, particularly the petty officer instructors, did much to maintain this spirit.
:  (a) Number of men on board during patrol 74
:  (b) Number of men qualified at start of patrol 55
:  (c) Number of men qualified at end of patrol 69
:  (d) Number of unqualified men making their first patrol.
:  (e) Number of men advanced in rating during patrol 22
:  Morale is excellent. Spirit de corps is in keeping with the finest traditions of the submarine service.
:  (R) MILES STRAIGHT - FUEL USED.
:  Midway to Area ---1842 Miles. 20825 Gals.
:  In Area ---8701 Miles. 63230 Gals.
:  Area to Midway ---1976 Miles. 18955 Gals.
:  Midway to Pearl Harbor ---1400 Miles. 18500 Gals.
:  (S) DURATION
:  Days enroute to area ---6
:  Days in area ---53
:  Days enroute Midway ---6
:  Days Midway to Pearl ---5
:  Days Submerged ---1
:  (T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE RELATING:
:  TORPEDOES FUEL MID-YEAR PROVISIONS PERSONNEL
:  4 6250 50 30
:  Limiting factor this patrol ---Operation Order.
:  - 47 -

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1. Under present system of identification of Russian ships, the situation is a real danger. Twice during low visibility, the first at night, the second in daylight we attained firing position on Russians at 1400 yds, final bearings were being held in, and it was only a matter of seconds before we had to start shooting, when C.C. discovered they were Russians. The daytime target had been visible through the periscope from 8000 yds in. Our attack periscope was slightly fogged, so other scope was being used. If attack scope had been used ship would have been sunk. The day Russian had made several course changes and was not on a listed Russian route. The night Russian made one 200 course change and one speed change of 3.5 kts, and was near a Russian route. Note also we used plenty of oil and time on every end around. In heavy fog after tracking for 8 hours we closed one Russian at night to 510 yds before identification, another to 525 and another to 1500 yds. I believe this is exceedingly dangerous, but required by the situation. We have seen changes of visibility from 500 to 15000 yds in less than a minute. Fortunately those did not occur while we were in such a tight spot. It is suggested that Russians be notified to burn their identification lights during day as well as night, that submarines in this area be notified of prospective Russian ship movements, that Russians stick to their tracks with as few course and speed changes as possible, and if they have sound gear to continuously send out the letters of their identification flags in certain areas of the Okhotsk Sea. As food for thought, many times when we were patrolling our assigned station for Jap ships we ended up in a Russian chase. One of these strongly resembled a Jap tanker which we knew was being used on the Paramusihiru run. Our P.O.7. says the Japs have never used Russian identification, but that they know our subs use Vladivostok. Such tempers my suspicions.

2. P.O.7. an armed guard petty officer of the regular Navy (on lookout watch) was taken from the second sinking. It's due consideration of contents of U.S. Pacific Fleet Letter 5L-24, I interrogated him. My object in taking him was to get information on remainder of convoy and further information on this area. Intelligence Officers, probably to the contrary, it is my belief that more information can be obtained from a lone prisoner hauled out of a sure death in icy waters within a short time thereafter, while he is grateful to his rescuers for kind treatment, and a bit discouraged with his country, than if he were held incommunicado for weeks. Reason for this is, that after six daily periods of friendly interrogation he began to realize the traitorous things he had said and made me promise the information he had given would not get back to the Japanese or to other prisoners, because after the war when he was returned to Japan they would lop his head off. Two days later he decided he could never go back, so would remain in the U.S.

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5. S. BAR (SS220) - Report of Eighth War Patrol.

A Japanese dictionary would have been a tremendous help to us. The prisoner knew no English. Fortunately I had a short list of Japanese words from a Bureau of Personnel Bulletin in 1942. This was inadequate, but with it as a basis, supplemented by sign language and drawings we made out fairly well.

As he gradually picked up some English he gave us a new version of his sinking - "SIGINT SUE, CLUB, GLUE".

3. Many submarines already have been forced to accept long night firings ranges to maintain the offensive. Improved maneuverability with increased ability to avoid escorts would improve this situation considerably. Radar equipped escorts will not only place a greater premium on our maneuverability but will soon require the employment of effective counter attack while evading. The use of a double rudder and a modified "quostrap" projectile is suggested to accomplish these ends.

After observing a destroyer double rudder model at the Navy Model Basin (Carter Rock) the suggestion of double rudders on submarines was brought to the attention of the Submarine Design Section of the Bureau early in 1943. The idea was to be investigated, and no practical objections were raised at that time, beyond the undesirability of departing from standard design. Since then no discussion of projected plans in this direction has been heard in minor submarine circles.

A possible means of discouraging escorts from chasing down the torpedo track or the submarine wake, at night, is a floating moustrap, to be thrown from a "j" gun (similar to a "j" gun but a triple thrower) installed on the submarine stern and fitted with a standard flash eliminator. This gun would be loaded prior to night surface attack with three bundles of banded moustraps. These projectiles must be made so that they will float, arming a minute after firing, have contact activity, and sink at a definite time (roughly 2 hours) after entering the water. In flight the moustrap would be released in the same manner as the present bundles to give the desired pattern. If practicable the moustraps in each bundle should be connected by a buoyed line. The gun could be fired from below and charges kept in ready lockers in the unused space in the deck doghouse. An escort running into one of these or wrapping a string of them alongside would be sufficiently damaged to give up pursuit if not eliminated. Even a few submarines equipped with sea gear might change Jap tactics from an offensive pursuit to a passive defense.

4. Further investigation should be made in use of SJ radar for identification and for transmission of messages. Our prearranged plan of private identification signals with the herring worked perfectly at an unexpected rendezvous. Signals were received clearly by both ships. Signalling with the wave guide flapper proved best.

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5. After spending the last half of our patrol rehashing, analyzing and double checking on attack data and fire control system in a determined effort to find the cause of our six torpedo misses, the following was uncovered. All misses were on night attack firing forward tubes on a starboard track. Of these, 3 misses in attack No. 3 were believed to have passed under. 2 misses in attack No. 4 were seen to pass aft, and 1 miss in attack No. 5 was seen to pass aft. When forward T.B.T. was checked degree by degree we found a sudden transmission lag of 1% between relative pearing 535° and 549°. Assuming our data to be correct this definitely accounts for 2 misses in attack No. 3, 1 miss in attack No. 4 and 1 miss in attack No. 5. Total loss to the war effort 4 torpedoes thrown away, 1 Cinderi not sunk, 3 additional torpedoes expended to sink a damaged ship. The above has been added to this report to impress the necessity of a more thorough T.B.T. check than the customary check on 8-10 miscellaneous bearings.

— page 202 —
1. The Commander Submarine Division FORTY-FOUR.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Via: The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR.
The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
The Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. BARB Eighth War Patrol - comments on.

1. The eighth war patrol of the BARB and the first for the present commanding officer was conducted along the KURILE ISLAND chain, the north coast of HOKKAIDO and in the Sea of OKHOTSK from 21 May to 9 July. Of the thirty-three days spent in area, only one day was spent submerged. During this aggressively conducted, successful patrol, the BARB experienced normal weather conditions of heavy fog, lava dust laden air, and phenomenally long range visibility. Ice packs and mirages were encountered.

2. Of the twenty-seven ship contacts, thirteen were made on RUSSIAN ships; in several instances, it was extremely difficult to identify these ships because of foggy weather, dimmed navigational lights, failure of the ships to follow prescribed convoy routings.

Numerous fishing boats were encountered. Fifteen aircraft were contacted. Because the SD was keyed only at half hourly intervals but one plane was contacted by this method, while ten were picked up by lookouts or through the periscope. Two others were heard passing close to the ship during a period of dense fog. It is noted that one plane, identified through the periscope as RUSSIAN, made a pass at the exposed periscope, the BARB going promptly to one hundred feet.

3. Torpedo Attacks.

(a) Attack number one was made on a ship similar to KASIMA MARU. Three bow torpedoes were fired from a range of 1,400 yards and all hit. First contact was by radar; during the approach the fog lifted and remainder of approach was by periscope data.

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1/4/46-3
Serial (0-62)
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
Subject: U.S.S. BARB El-ith War Patrol - Comments on.

One air bomb was dropped during the approach. This ship, an Army transport in bellast, was carrying at least two Army type A landing craft from which survivors fired machine guns at BARB. Ship was seen to sink.

(b) Attack number two was made on the KOUTOU MARU, a Navy Transport, after an end-around; this ship had been in company with KASIMA MARU and in a convoy which had been dispersed by attacks made by HERRING. Three stern tube torpedoes were fired on 90' starboard tracks at range of 1685 yards; all torpedoes hit and target sank. A prisoner of war was recovered who later advised the commanding officer of probable mine fields and suggested that shore bombardment was inadvisable because of proximity of many air fields.

(c) Attack number three was an unsuccessful night radar attack on a CHIDORI class torpedo boat. Three bow tube torpedoes, set at six feet were fired on 120' starboard track at range of 3190 yards. This range was accepted because of uncertain submarine position and location of possible mine fields and patrol craft lanes. Torpedoes missed, apparently having run under target.

(d) Attack number four was made on an unidentified freighter, using radar on a black night. Of three bow tube torpedoes fired on a 90' starboard track at 1600 yards, one torpedo hit the stern of the ship. This ship struck hard left and opened fire with amidships gun. BARB maneuvered to fire stern tubes and passed within 700 yards of damaged freighter. BARB fired three torpedoes on 90' starboard track, range 1900 yards for three hits and a sunk Jap ship. The excellent state of training of fire control party and the cool deliberate ship handling by the commanding officer accounted for this ship. Only a well organized and trained ship would have succeeded in this instance.

(e) Attack number five was made on a large unidentified freighter which was following the ship attacked previously. After firing three bow tubes at first target, BARB sunk ten destroyers and fired the remaining bow torpedoes on an 80' starboard track at range of 1900 yards. Two of these torpedoes hit and ship was seen to sink.

(f) On the last torpedo attack, a transport similar to HUSUMI MARU, escorted by torpedo boat was attacked. Two stern torpedoes, both hits were fired at range of 1770 yards on a 550' port track. Transport broke up and sank.

Of twenty torpedoes fired, fourteen were hits and five ships were sunk.

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4. Gun Attacks. In two gun attacks, two 50 ton fishing sampers were sunk from four inch gun fire. The comments of the commanding officer concerning poor ammunition performance are noted. The commanding officer is being directed to include the identifying data of this ammunition in a separate report.

5. Routine refit will be conducted by Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor in normal time. All items reported under material casualties will be investigated and rectified. In addition, the cause for the lag in the TET will be determined. This equipment was made by Submarine Force personnel and was intended as a jury rig until receipt of the Mk 6 Mod 0 TET is received as replacements. To date, only one of the new equipment has been received at Pearl, and that in a new construction submarine.

6. The commanding officer, officers and crew of the BARR are most heartily congratulated on the completion of a most aggressively conducted, successful patrol which will aid materially in defeating the enemy.

E. R. SWINBURNE,
Acting.

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11/jak
FC5-4/Al6-3
Serial 0262
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
14 July 1944.

C-Q-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS BARB Report of
Eighth War Patrol.

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

Subject: USS BARB Eighth War Patrol - Comments on.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of Commander Submarine Division FORTY-FOUR.

2. It is noted with pleasure that the new Commanding Officer retained the initiative on all attacks. By so doing, he was able to attain 70% torpedo hits and in each case effect an expeditious retirement.

3. The use of the SJ wave guide flapper as a means of pulsing the outgoing signal is recommended to all submarines who are faced with recognition of radar interference on a like frequency. Considerable forethought was shown in prearranging recognition with the USS HARRING.

4. The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR. concurs in the Commanding Officer's statements in paragraph 2 of section "U". It is felt that prisoners-of-war brought aboard a submarine on patrol are in an entirely different psychological status than those captured by other means. The Commanding Officer of the submarine is hardly in a position to accept or deny the validity of P.O. statements, but the P.O. probably will endeavor to save the submarine from destruction. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all submarines be furnished a Japanese-American translating dictionary.

5. Investigation by the Submarine Base Repair Department has found that a lag in the flexible coupling of the forward TBT caused an error of one and one-half degrees in bearing throughout 360° of azimuth. This is being corrected.

6. The Commanding Officer, officers, and crew are warmly congratulated on this outstanding display of coordination, intelligent initiative, and seamanship.

C. F. SICK.

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FF12-10/A16-3(15)/(16)
Serial 01437
CONFIDENTIAL
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
BARB Report of
Eighth War Patrol.
COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 472.
U.S.S. BARR - EIGHTH 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. BARR (SS220) - Report of Eighth War Patrol.
(21 May to 9 July 1944).

1. The eighth war patrol of the BARR was the first for the new Commanding Officer, as such. The patrol was conducted in the Kurile Islands South of Okhotsk and the North Coast of Hokkaido.

2. This patrol was a fine example of outstanding determination, excellent initiative, aggressiveness, and splendid torpedo and gun attacks. The entire patrol was conducted under adverse conditions of fog and ice floes.

3. Seven separate torpedo attacks were conducted, resulting in the sinking of five ships. In addition, two trawlers were sunk, one that was in an ice field and the other close aboard.

4. The capture of a Japanese Naval rating from the ship sunk on 31 May and the subsequent examination of the prisoner aboard proved to be of help to the BARR during the remainder of her patrol.

5. The Commanding Officer showed great care in identifying the many Russian ships encountered even though some of these ships were poorly marked for recognition.

6. This patrol is designated as "Successful" for Combat Insignia Award.

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

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FF12-10/A16-3(15)/(16)
Serial 01437
CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
BARB Report of
Eighth War Patrol.

COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 472.
U.S.S. BARB - EIGHTH WAR PATROL.

Subject: U.S.S. BARB (SS220) - Report of Eighth War Patrol.
(21 May to 9 July 1944).

SUNK

1 - Transport (KASIMA MARU class) 9,900 tons (Attack No. 1)
1 - Freighter (KOTO MARU) 1,100 tons (Attack No. 2)
1 - Freighter (class unknown) 9,800 tons (Attack No. 5)
1 - Freighter (class unknown) 5,800 tons (Attack No. 6)
1 - Transport (HUSIMI class) 10,800 tons (Attack No. 7)
2 - Sampans 100 tons (Gun Attack No.1)

TOTAL - 37,500 tons

C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete Reports)
CominCh (7)
CNO (5)
CinCpac (6)
Intel.Cen.Pac.Ocean Areas (1)
ComServPac (1)
CinClant (1)
ComSubsLant (8)
S/M School, NL (2)
ComSoPac (2)
ComSubsWesPac (1)
ComSubSoWesPac (2)
CTF 72 (2)
ComNorPac (1)
ComSubsPac (40)
SUBAD, MI (2)
ComSubsPacSubOrdCom (3)
All Squadron & Div.
Commanders, SubSpa (2)
ComSubsTrainPac (2)
All Submarines, SubSpa (1)

C. L. HYNES, 2nd,
Flag Secretary.

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U.S.S. BARB
:
:  COMBAT TRAIL:
:  U.S.S. Barb - Report of Ninth War Patrol.
:
:  (A) PROLOGUE:
:    Returned to Pearl Harbor from 8th war patrol on July 3,
:    1944. Completed normal refit under SubRon Four, four
:    day training period and set readiness for sea date as
:    August 2, 1944.
:    Transferred two officers. Received two new Sub School
:    graduates.
:
:  (B) NARRATIVE:
:    Assigned to Coordinate Attack Group consisting of
:    TUNNY, QUEENFISH and BARB. Commander E. R. Swinburne,
:    U.S.N., ComTask Group 17.15 in BARB. ComTask for
:    17 Operation Order 265-44.
:
:  4 August    Departed Pearl in company with TUNNY and QUEENFISH.
:    Escorted by DE for 2 days. Exercised wolfpack in
:    tactics, communications and attack using DE as target.
:
:  5 August    Continued wolfpack exercises with DE.
:    Escort released.
:
:  6-8 August Exercised group using each submarine in turn as target.
:
:  9 August    Arrived-Midway. Topped off. Repaired bow planes.
:    ComWolfPack held conference of Commanding Officers.
:    Midway services were excellent.
:  10 August    Departed Midway. Formed scouting line. Interval 20
:    0730 (Y) miles. Speed of advance 11 knots. Commenced training
:    program for officers and men, daily dives and fire
:    control party drills.
:  0900(Y)    Exchanged calls with TAUTOG.
:
:  11 August    Omitted.
:
:  12 August    Crossed international date line.
:
:  13 August
:   1500(L)    Encountered floating mine. Lat. 25-53.3 l. Long.171-
:    31 E. Opened fire with automatic weapons. Numerous
:    hits. A few holes, many dents. Mine did not sink.
:  1800 (L)    Rendezvoused with QUEENFISH.
:
:  14 August   Rendezvoused with TUNNY.

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23 Aug. (cont)
2250 Radar contact on patrol boat near SABTANG ISLAND. Avoided. Completed passage of LUZON STRAITS.

August 24: Proceeding through safety lane. Entered area ELEVEN DISTROY. Converted #4 fuel ballast tank.

August 25 (All patrol areas designated by Group Commander) Surface patrolling in area on Manila - Hongkong route. Lying to after monsoon to conserve fuel.

August 26 Surface patrolling in area. Lying to after monsoon. Notified QUEENFISH by radar of new area assignment.

August 27 Surface patrolling in area on MANILA - HONGKONG route. Lying to after monsoon to conserve fuel. Aircraft contact #5. Sighted NAVIS at 7 miles. Dived. Periscope depth. Plane still in sight slowly patrolling. Plane eased over the horizon. Surfaced. Aircraft Contact #6. Sighted plane at 11 miles. Dived. Surfaced.

August 28 Surface patrolling in area. Lying to after monsoon to conserve fuel. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #7. Sighted plane at 12 miles. Dived. Surfaced.

August 29 Surface patrolling in area. Lying to after monsoon. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #8. Sighted plane at 10 miles. Dived. Watched plane through periscope. Surfaced.

August 30 Surface patrolling in area. Golfpack headed for new station at 15 knots. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #9. Sighted plane at 10 miles. Dived. Distant bombs, believed to on TUNNY. More bombs distant. Watched plane circling over spot where TUNNY dove. Attempted to contact her by sound to tell her to stay deep and we would inform her when plane departed. No luck. Plane headed west. Tried to raise TUNNY by sound. Surfaced. Tried to raise TUNNY again in vain. Picked up SJ interference from rest of pack. Sent all messages forming scouting line by radar, one of boats being 25 miles distant.

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0150
: 0217
: 0223
: 0225
: 0228
: 0229
: 0230-0238
: 0240
: 0242
: 0245
: 0305
: 0341
: 0552
: 0409
: 0421
: 0500
: 0501
: 0506-

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**Confidential:**
U.S.S. Barb - Report of Ninth War Patrol.

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**Surface patrolling on scouting line.**
Sighted smoke. Commented tracking. Received contact report from QUERFISH. Picked up three other sources of SJ radar interference. This area being unassigned is open hunting for any wolfpack. The Busters must have just arrived. Looks like a three ring circus is about to start with two wolfpacks and one convoy. Proceeding to position as starboard flanker. SJ radar contact on convoy at 18000 yds. Also on a night filer coming in fast. The show has started. Curtain time. Divel. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #10. Radar depth. No contacts. Sighted ships. Commented approach. First Act. Two torpedo explosions. Two more torpedo explosions. Sighted tanker on fire and sinking. Convoy has turned. We are losing contact. The villain is getting his early. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #11. Sighted plane between tanker and us. An inferno of fire on tanker and surrounding water. No other ships visible in light of fire which lit up whole horizon. Other ship hit must have sunk. About 25 assorted depth charges and bombs. Surfaced. Determined to introduce another character into the plot. End of ACT I. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #12. Sighted plane 3 miles astern after another sub. Did not dive. Requested enemy position from TUNNY who was port flanker. Burning tanker had now sunk. Tater surface still ablaze. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #13. SJ radar contact on plane at 8650 yds. Slowed and turned away. Did not dive. Sighted gunfire at 0400T. Proceeding to position, on starboard bow of convoy. Several subs near by. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #14. SJ radar contact on plane at 7700 yds. Slowed and watched plane cross astern. Haven't time to dive now if we are to gain position ahead of convoy. During the intermission, the night fliers were using radar on 310 megacycles as picked up on APR. The APR gives a beautiful indication when they have you and steady on. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #15. SJ contact at 9000 yds opening. Did not dive. The first of morning twilight. Sighted subs everywhere. TUNNY reported diving to attack east of B.R.B. Sighted smoke and commenced adjusting position. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #16. Sighted plane at 4 miles. heading down our throat. Divel. Act Two beginning.

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0515 Echo ranging very weak.
0520 Sighted ships through scope. Commenced approach.
0526 Manned battle stations.
Convoy was in formation of 3 columns, with escort
leading, using a zig plan 130-160-190-150-130-190 etc.,
spced 9 knots. Did not get very good check on leg
times. Starboard column consisted of a freighter
followed by a tanker. Conter column consists of a
large freighter of 6500-7000 tons followed by a tanker
and freighter. Port column consisted of a tanker follow-
ed by a small tanker and a tanker or freighter

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0355-16 First hit timed. Observed by C.O. near storm of freighter.
: 0635-22 Second hit timed. Observed by C.O. at after end of superstructure.
: 0635-45 Third hit timed. Hit in tanker. Torpedoes were spread from aft forward and first torpedo passed astern of freighter. Freighter began settling aft. Swung hard left at full speed to see if we couldn't catch something with our bow tubes. Depth charges, bombs, explosions all around. Fone close. After swinging to East nothing was left within 18 range. Sew froighter sink stern first, also witnessed by Eradicator's Commander. Freighter was brand new with clean lines and new paint on topside and bottom. Tanker lost in the fray. Starboard flankers may have information as to whether it sank or not.
: 0345 Convoy now headed away to North after our strike from the South. If the starboard flankers will only strike now we can beat this gang around in an over diminishing circle. No strikes from starboard flankers. Collected convoy might try heading west shortly and then case around to the South, so headed west, at 150 feet. Secured the tubes and battle stations.
: 0350 Planes now began bombing our area. Some fairly close, but most at stern.
: 0652 .ssorted depth charges and bombs. Tempo rising. Sweet music. These continued throughout the remainder of the day, several hundred in all.
: 0735 Up for a look. Remains of convoy hull down now headed west with 8 planes covering, .LRC RT COMTT. CT $18, a vicious circle for the Japs. The convoys bring gasoline and bombs for the planes to sink the subs which sink the ships which bring the gasoline and bombs for the planes etc.
: 0820 .LRC RT COMTT CT $18. Sighted plane searching .LVIS through periscope.
: 0900 .LRC RT COMTT CT $20. Sighted .KELL through periscope. .LVIS still around.
: 0920 Convoy had now given up trying to make the Philippines and was now disappearing to the North towards .LKO. Sighted a single column of smoke to the Northwest, possibly a decoy dropped by planes to attract the submarines or make them speed up and saw a wake. Regardless, held on to the west to establish contact. Explosions continue in. This smoke appeared and disappeared at about hourly intervals, no ship ever being sighted.
: 1250 No further smoke. Gave up high speed and set course to south west clearing area. End of .CT II.
: 1300 During intermission air search became heavier, .LRC RT COMTT CT $21. Sighted 2 pontoon monoplane who joined the .LVIS and .KELL. .11 were dropping bombs at intervals and returning for reloads.

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Surface patrolling in area.
Transmitted 3 radio calls serial one.
"IRCRFT COLT. 25. Sighted plane at 12 miles.
"Vatched him working our way in his search.
Dived. Watched plane through periscope.
Surfaced.
"IRCRFT COLT. 24. Sighted plane at 8 miles. Dived.
Plane still in sight through periscope.
Surfaced.
Bow planes out of commission. Jammed in part rip position.

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U.S.S. BARB - Report of Ninth War Patrol.

Sept. 2
0000
: PR indications on 510 mugs after fading in and out now became much stronger.
0001
: PR showing steady contact.
0002
: PR CR.TF CONT.CT #33. Aircraft sighted us. Dived. Plane sighted close aboard on starboard beam. Passed 100 ft overhead while clearing bridge.
0003
: Two bombs while passing 100 ft. Distance to bombs 50 feet maximum. Swinging hard left at the time. Plane must have dropped on second pass.
0005
: Two bombs on starboard beam about 100 yds or less. One bomb on starboard quarter about 400 yds.
0008
: Minor damage was sustained from first two bombs. Port antenna was carried away. SD antenna dipole supports were bent back and tuning wings detuned. Bridge repeaters grounded out by leak. Several gages and light bulbs broken. Pit log contactor arm shaft seal broken. Bow plane shafting now squealing. Some minor high pressure leaks.
0100
: Periscope depth. Sighted float lights marking our position on several miles astern.
0110
: Commenced work on bow plane shaft slacking off in universal and re-gracing.
0120
: Bow planes back in commission.
0127
: Enemy radar on 310 mugs. Picked up on PR sweep. Hot steady on. Set continuous PR watch, hooked oscillograph to PR for visual strength observations.
0132
: Surfaced. Distant sweeps of enemy radar at 510 mugs on PR until dawn. Collected bomb fragments around Conning tower and tail venos of bomb from deck forward.
Shifted area for surface patrol. TUNNY having left walkie-talkie to bomb damage.
1833
: Started SJ radar.
1915
: Decided to use SD. Very difficult to spot a plane with sky as it is and surface still fairly bright. Enemy aircraft radar at 310 mugs sweeping across us and getting steadily stronger - not fading in and out as per usual.
1920
: IRCR.PT CONT #34. SJ radar contact on plane coming in from ahead, range 5200 yds. Dived. PR signal at 310 mugs at diving was steady on.
1955
: Radar depth. SJ contact on plane at 1500 yds. That Jap evidently believes his radar.
2035
: Surfaced. PR all clear, we will not use the SD again except on surfacing.

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1. U.S.S. BARB - Report of Ninth War Patrol.
2. Sept. 2 (Cont)
3. 2250 APR at 310.megs indicating sweeps across us the signal becoming stronger then fading out. This procedure kept up for a while then kept increasing in strength steadily over a period of time until at AIRCRAFT CONTACT #35. APR watch reported steady signal. Dived. While clearing bridge lookout reported plane ahead. SJ reported contact at 6500 yds. Three bombs. Close and above to starboard while we were swinging left. No damage. These boys are varsity. Their christianizing influence is best brought out by a prayer one of our scotsman murmured at this time "Oh Lord deliver us from the gnostics and ghoulies, and long legged beasts, and things that go boomp in the night". Aptly put.
4. Sept. 3
5. 0107 APR depth. Enemy planes sweeping across us on 510 meg every 1 minute, getting weaker. The oscillograph makes these strength observations accurate and relative for the different watches. Set a certain indication height at which APR operator would give the bridge 4 buzzes as signal for OOD to dive.
6. 0500 APR indicating plane working in.
7. 0512 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #36. Plane sighted at 5 miles. 4 buzzes from APR. Dived.
8. 0632 Surfaced. We are now becoming very suspicious of our SJ radar. From watching the APR it appears that Japs have a nondirectional SJ detector on their planes. Our theory is that they work out and in on various directions until they find the approximate bearing of strongest detector signal, then work in steadily, make contact on their 310 meg radar and bomb on sight.
9. 0811 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #37. Sighted plane at 8 miles. Dived. Rounded torpedoes.
10. 1100 Surfaced.
11. 1215 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #58. Sighted NAVIS at 14 miles. Dived.
12. 1254 Lost sight of plane.
13. 1238 Surfaced.
14. 1838 Started SJ radar.
15. 2100 Picked up 310 meg on APR. Same old stuff. He commenced working out and in then having found the bearing commenced working steadily in on us.
16. 2134 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #39. Sighted plane at 4 miles. Dived. Decided to secure SJ. We are convinced it is being detected and menace on these moonlight nights.
17. 2228 APR depth. All clear.
18. 2235 Surfaced. SJ secured. During the remainder of the night we had several instances of night fliers sweeping by at an APR strength from which they had previously worked in.

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1. U.S.S. B.L.R.B. = Report of Ninth War Patrol.
Sept. 3 (Cont.) 2235 (Cont.) However with the SJ shut down all is quiet, they kept going on.

Sept. 4
0458 Sighted cbjecr resembling submarine. Commenced closing.
Ship Contact #4
0505 Submerged. Day breaking. Commenced tracking.
0600 Mede it out to be a sampen with 4 auxiliary masts. Size undetermined. Closing at standard speed for sampen had no particular course. In view of heavy plene coverage decidcd to battle surface using automatic weapons and having 4 inch gun crew stand by below. Battle surfaced at 1000 yds and closed. 40 mm. gun jammed after third shot with one hit. 6 Japs abandoned ship. Automatic weapons hitting continually until range was so close the twin 20 mm could not depress sufficiently. No fires.
0911 .J.R.C.R.F.T CONTACT #40. Sighted HELL at 7 miles. Cleared topside. Dived.
0912 Watchcd plane coming in. Went to 150 feet and tracked sampen by sound, following him so he couldn't escape.
0922 Pariscope depth. Plane shoving off. Sampen auxiliary engine after going furiously had now broken down. Some of our automatic hits must have taken effect. Decided to battle surface with 4 inch gun crew and one 50 Cal. crew.
0941 Battle surfaced. Fired 10 rounds of 4 inch at ranges from 1000 yards closing. 6 hits and at
0945 Sampen sunk stern first. Secured battle stations.
1108 Test fired 40 mm gun.
1129 .J.R.C.R.F.T CONTACT #41. Plane sighted us. Sighted all silver colored HELL diving on us out of sun at 4 mile. Divcd. Fortunetely the course clock had just given a big swing to the right so that plane missed his bombing position on first run passing about 100 ft up the port side. Is that quartermaster was closing the hatch he made the classic remark, "Is there any use in closing it?" We kept swinging right and at 1230 two close bombs on port beam.
1252 Two close bombs on port quarter. This plane was exceptionally well camouflaged for day or night use. All otchers we had seen were brown. The O.O.D., quartermaster, and 2 after lookout had covered this sector within 30 seconds of his sighting.

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1428 Surfaced.
1605 Lookout report periscope at 3500 yds on starboard beam. Turned away at flank speed. Hot sighted by OOD or C.O.
1608 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #42. Sighted plane at 8 miles. Div'd.
1625 Plane still in sight.
1650 Surfaced.
1735 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #43. Sighted plane at 10 miles. Div'd.
1846 Surfaced.
1910 Distant A.PR indications on 310 m.gs. Swept by without working in. SJ secured. During night also encountered nearly continual sweeping indications of 250 m.gs. radar. Probably shor based.

Sept. 5
0105 Sighted KOTO SHO.
0400 Passed through spot where QUERFISH had reported torpedo being fired at her two hours earlier. Nothing in sight.
0501 Div'd for submerged patrol east of KOTO SHO, taking periscope observations at 48 feet.
1843 Surfaced and lay to. Greased topside. Enroute new area. A.PR readings at 250 m.gs.

Sept. 6
1500 Surface patrolling.
1501 A.PR showed steady contact on 150 m.gs. There were no prior sweeps and pips increased in strength until AIRCRAFT CONTACT #44. Sighted 3 fighter planes at 12 miles. Div'd.
1514 Surfaced. All clear on A.PR.
1336 Started SJ radar for listening only.
1821 Distant A.PR at 310 m.gs.
1826 A.PR at 250 m.gs. Getting stronger.
1854 A.PR steady on at 250 m.gs. Operator ordered bridge to dive. Submerged. A.S 250 m.gs is believed to be a shore station we will not dive on its indication from now on.
2035 Surfaced.
2111 Commenced SJ sweeps at intervals of 5,7 and 10 minutes to find out what can't be detected.

Sept. 7
1235 Surface patrolling east of B.SHI CH.NIEL. Sighted waterspout.

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Sept. 9
0115
Ship Contact #5
0112
0119
0129
0130
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0215
0217
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0227
0245

Sighted port outer screen escort. SJ interference bearing 045° relative, must be QUBENFISH.

QUBENFISH reported diving for attack. Bright moon and scattered clouds. Port flanker is a poor position tonight.

SJ contact at 20000 yds. Commenced tracking. We are now on beam of convoy. APR signals at 150 mcs, strong.

IRCRFT CONT. CT. 45. Sighted 1LL flying about 300 ft above the water patrolling up port side of convoy. Rango 3 miles. Sweeps at 150 mcs on PR.

Plane changed course to head across our bow. Dived. We are up moon. It tough one to take because we need 15 more minutes surface running to put us in position. Held standard in hoops we still might get in. Plane continued to circle around outer screen crossed about 6000 yds. astern of us. Low if only the QUBENFISH can sock them on their starboard flank we will have a good chance. Inncr screen of spitkits is hanging close to the convoy. Can not make out the number of ships. Probably 9 or 10 assorted freighors and tankors.

Radar depth. Plane circling overhead. PR very strong steady signals at 151 mcs. No second hermonic could be obtained at 310 mcs.

Board two explosions. QUBENFISH must be at work and convoy should soon head this way.

One explosion.

Eloven explosions. Depth charges.

One explosion.

Several escorts blinking. Convoy proceeding non-calamitly along its way, Blast it all. Plane still circling. Plugged on.

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0340 Convoy passed ahead. Nearest ship 4350 yds. Mk 14's would do the trick. "If dog rabbit". A heart breaker to watch three large ones ease by just out of range not to mention numerous smaller ones. Convoy on course 120°T. Changed course to 270°T to open out. Sighted sleeper escort astern of convoy. Looks like a Chidori. Set torpedoes at 4 feet. Scattered clouds, and being up moon, make observations difficult. Dislike shooting at this target, really against my better judgement - if we hit they'll keep us down and the convoy will get away, if we miss the same results. However once in every submariner's life there comes the urge to let three fish go particularly after a convoy skids across his nose while his hands are tied. I dood it. Fired tubes 1,2,3 on 95 port track, zero gyro, range 3000 yds. Sound reported torpedo coming up starboard side. Switched to loud speaker and heard one of fish circling us. Two others missed. Heard explosion. Probably end of run. Target turned towards. Two explosions. Probably end of run. Went deep. Several sets of screws and pingers around. Up for a look. One subchaser passing down our starboard side about 3000 yds away. What long depth charge racks! Three anti-sub vessels, PC's or sub-chasers about 7000 yds astern. Since we have never lost our original pinzer, believe we may have fired at a subchaser. Planes all around. Too many to log. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #45. Sighted NELL at 2 miles. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #47. Sighted 3 HELLYS at 4 miles. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #48. Sighted NELL at 3 miles. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #49. Sighted HELLYS at 3 miles. Surfaced. No planes in sight. Commenced chasing convoy 70 miles to go. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #50. Sighted EMILY at 11 miles on starboard quarter with 90 starboard angle. Can't afford to lose any more ground so stayed on surface and kept our tail at him. We must outrun him. Just as we thought we had escaped he headed towards us. Dived. One bomb. Fairly close. Surfaced. Commenced chasing again. AIRCRAFT CONTACT #51. Sighted BETTY at 11 miles. Dived.

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1448 Plane departed.
1449: Surfaced. We try again.
1450: LIRCRFT CONTCT 352. Sighted RUFE at 9 miles.Dived.
1504: Plane still in sight shoving off.
1514: Surfaced. We try again. Convoy is now 100 miles away.
1619: LIRCRFT CONTCT 355. Sighted NELL at 6 miles. Dived.
1620: Swi nging left.
1621: One bomb. Very, very close on starboard side. The
  varsity and they always use the correct lead angle for
  original track.
1631: Lots of cork flying. No damage.
1632: .nother bomb on starboard quarter. Fairly close. The
  Japs seem determined to keep us away from the convoy.
1633: QUEENFISH must have made them mad.
1634: Surfaced. Chas: abandoned. Imposs ible to reach convoy
  by dawn and it is deep in Sowespac area now.
1635: Proceeding to new convoy area.
1636: Exchanged recognition signals by radar with PHIPHITO.
1637: Using SJ radar at 5 minute intervals.
1638: SJ contact on CLUYLK ISLND at 60000 yds. APR in-
  dicating sweep frequently at 250 megs and 310 megs.

Sept. 10: Patrolling off CLUYLK ISLND. APR indicating con-
  tinued sweeps at 250 megs. Probably shore base. Many
  times he steadied on us. Several times while on us the
  operator commenced transmitting. This was picked up
  visually on the oscillograph and audibly. The trans-
  missions were copied and will be enclosed in a separate
  report. This was the first and only time we have an-
  countered keying of their radar and should serve as
  a warning to our subs not to transmit in plain
  language when close to land.
0505: Dived for submerged morning patrol west of CLUYLK
  ISLND.
0307-0812: Heard 20 distant explosions. Could not determine
  direction. Sighted QUEENFISH on the surface patrolling,
  so remained down according toplan. She evidently
  couldn't determine direction either.
1140: Surfaced. Commenced surface patrol.
1311: LIRCRFT CONTCT 454. Sighted 10 BATTYS at 13 miles.
  Dived.
1347: Surfaced. Headed for new convoy lane.
2030: Patrolling south of GRUBBI light. APR signals at
  250 and 310 megs. We now use SJ at 5 minute intervals,
  without being bombed.

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1. SIGHTED KOTO SHO at 32 miles.
2. Headed west for new patrol area.
3. IRCRFT CONT. CT #55. Sighted NELL at 13 miles. Did not dive.
4. IRCRFT CONT. CT #56. Sighted NELL at 10 miles. Dived. Watched planes through periscope.
5. Surface.
6. IRCRFT CONT. CT #57. Sighted 2 NELLS at 8 miles. Dived. Watched planes through periscope.
7. Surface.
8. IRCRFT CONT. CT #58. Sighted NELL at 18 miles. Did not dive.
9. IRCRFT CONT. CT #60. Sighted plane at 6 miles. Dived. Surfaced.
10. IRCRFT CONT. CT #61. Sighted RUFE at 9 miles. Dived. Surfaced. Secured SD so we could get some sleep.
11. PR signals strong at 250 megs. Will now try using a sheet of metal held at various positions around PR antenna to see if we can determine approximate direction.
12. No luck in making the PR directive after one hour. Signals are fairly weak.

Sept. 12
1. Surface patrolling on station on convoy lane south of PAT.S RWF.
2. Sight U.S. Submarine on the horizon. Not the QUEENFISH, must be the Sea Lion, Pampanito or Growler. Host probably the Sea Lion since Pampanito and Growler are 40 miles further south along convoy lane. The set up looks good if a convoy comes along for a complete wipe out with 5 subs in the area. All we need is a contact.
3. Submarine sighted at 1113 submerged. We are patrolling on surface all day so we can't possibly miss any contact report. Consubpaca has ordered all packs on the same frequency 2006 while patrolling this lane. QUEENFISH is patrolling on surface also.
4. IRCRFT CONT. CT #62. Sighted H.VFS at 6 miles, coming out of clouds. Dived. Watched plane through periscope.
5. Lost sight of plane.
6. Surface.
7. Commenced working northward along convoy lane.

Sept. 15
1. SIGHTED KOTO SHO at 32 miles.
2. Headed west for new patrol area.
3. IRCRFT CONT. CT #55. Sighted NELL at 13 miles. Did not dive.
4. IRCRFT CONT. CT #56. Sighted NELL at 10 miles. Dived. Watched planes through periscope.
5. Surface.
6. IRCRFT CONT. CT #57. Sighted 2 NELLS at 8 miles. Dived. Watched planes through periscope.
7. Surface.
8. IRCRFT CONT. CT #58. Sighted NELL at 18 miles. Did not dive.
9. IRCRFT CONT. CT #60. Sighted plane at 6 miles. Dived. Surfaced.
10. IRCRFT CONT. CT #61. Sighted RUFE at 9 miles. Dived. Surfaced. Secured SD so we could get some sleep.
11. PR signals strong at 250 megs. Will now try using a sheet of metal held at various positions around PR antenna to see if we can determine approximate direction.
12. No luck in making the PR directive after one hour. Signals are fairly weak.

Sept. 12
1. Surface patrolling on station on convoy lane south of PAT.S RWF.
2. Sight U.S. Submarine on the horizon. Not the QUEENFISH, must be the Sea Lion, Pampanito or Growler. Host probably the Sea Lion since Pampanito and Growler are 40 miles further south along convoy lane. The set up looks good if a convoy comes along for a complete wipe out with 5 subs in the area. All we need is a contact.
3. Submarine sighted at 1113 submerged. We are patrolling on surface all day so we can't possibly miss any contact report. Consubpaca has ordered all packs on the same frequency 2006 while patrolling this lane. QUEENFISH is patrolling on surface also.
4. IRCRFT CONT. CT #62. Sighted H.VFS at 6 miles, coming out of clouds. Dived. Watched plane through periscope.
5. Lost sight of plane.
6. Surface.
7. Commenced working northward along convoy lane.

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Surface patrolling along convoy lane south of
PRATT'S REF.
Headed East having covered this area from - 24 hours
to + 18 hours. Now necessary to cover convoy lanes
through B.S.HI CHANEL.
.IRCR.FT CONT.CT #85. Sighted HAVIS at 8 miles. Dived.
Surfaced.
Received Consubpac 122307. and heard of GROLERS good
work. Later heard PIRITIO had hit convoy with the
GROTTER. Glad two of the five subs made contact, but
it is very disappointing for the other three to have
wasted two days on this lane. Have no idea when
GROTER made contact.
.IRCR.FT CONT.CT #64. Sighted HAVIS at 8 miles. Dived.
Watched plane through periscope.
Surfaced.
.IRCR.FT CONT.CT #65. Sighted HAVIS at 15 miles.
Turned our tail toward him and slowed. Did not dive.
0905 Lost sight of plane.
.IRCR.FT CONT.CT #86. Sighted HAVIS at 3 miles. Dived.
Watched plane through periscope.
Lost sight of plane which was on a steady course.
Proof these planes are visible for long distances.
Surfaced.
.IRCR.FT CONT.CT #87. Sighted HILL at 8 miles.
High flier. Dived.
Surfaced.
Exchanged calls by SJ with REDFISH.

Sept. 14.
0003
Radar contact at 8950, yds. Sent out contact report.
Commenced tracking.

Ship contact #6
0018
Picked up another enemy contact about 6000 yds on
port quarter of first contact. Looks like 2 escorts.
No convoy astern.
Manned battle stations. Commenced night surface
approach.
.1t 4000 yds made out enemy to be 2 Chidori Torpedo
Boats. .killer group cleverly arranged. No definite
zig plan and changing speed at intervals from 12.3 to
15.5 kts. Began working in on leading Chidori for a
stern shot.
TORPEDO .TT.CR NO. 4. Fired stern tubes 8,9,10 on
65° port track, 25° left gyros, 1580 yds torpedo run,
depth set 3 feet, calm sea. This looked like a snap,
but all torpedoes missed. Twenty seconds after
torpedoes were due to hit, target commenced to reverse
course. .miss we can't explain.

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0140
Full speed clearing out ahead. Checked fire control system from top to bottom. Could find no errors so at
Commenced second approach.
Thin sliver of a moon now showing target is between
us and the moon. QUERISH signalled she was
attacking astern of us. Sent her reply that we were
attacking from Bow.
Chidori sent us recognition signals. A "K" followed
by a long dash. Ice are at 3600 yds. Commenced to
open out in case he really had us spotted.
Chidori again challenged us. Our camouflage isn't
working this time. Turned tail to him.
Chidori turned on searchlight and opened fire with
his forward guns. Divded. Perfect illumination and
no trouble seeing the hatch. Set a new record for
clearing the bridge.
Shells landing about 1000 yds ahead. Commenced
swinging right for a down the throat shot watching
his shooting through periscope.
Chidori commenced shooting with his after gun at
someone on his port flank. Possibly the RADFISH.
We had had another source of SJ interference from
that bearing. Chidori turned off searchlight.
Radar depth. Range 3500 yds.
Echo ranging. .PR signals on 310 megs. He must have
asked for air cover.
Nearly in firing position when at
Heard torpedoes running. Held up shooting. Torpedoes
passed fairly close ahead passing from 545° relative
to 050° relative, in loss than a minute. He explosions.
QUERISH must have fired.
Depth charging commenced. Chidori reversed course.
.other set of torpedoes running heading our way and
passing down starboard side. These either came from
the RADFISH or the Chidori. .ll misses.
Depth charging continuing. Don't know who he's working
over, but we are in a position to put a stop to it.
Chidori was now steady on 002°T, speed 15%, range
1500 yds.Took a few precious minutes to track him
exactly by radar and at
Pired tubes k,2, 3 with 30° left gyros, 140° port
track; range 1500 yds, depth set, at 3 feet. Depth charging
leaving the tube. .ve are in a poor position for down
the throat so headed deep. .ll fish missed. He
evidently has an excellent sound operator. Broke
out depth charge forms.

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0404
: string of 10 depth charges straddling and above us.
: First team.
: another string of 10 depth charges close but high.
: He must be circling above us.
: Fairly dist tapt depth charges. His teammate must be
: working on the QUARTZFISH.
: Long scale pinging. Tried putting our tail towards
: it, but pinger worked around on our beam and slowed.
: Short scale pinging. Screws coming up astern and
: port side. Real teamwork. Decided to hold course
: since dropper was to port.
: string of 8 very close depth charges along port
: side and high. Those were enough to jar your fillings
: loose, cork, light bulbs etc. No damage.
: Came right and worked out from under the pair.
: Periscope depth. Sighted tops of Chidoris astern.
: TRCF CONTACT #68. Sighted LVIS at 4 miles
: so.rc.hingfor us.
: Reloaded tubes.
: Surfaced, heading towards B.SHI C.2. NEL for patrol.
: Sighted smoke. Looks like our Chidoris again.
: Suiwerqod, determined to avoid. Nine torpedoes and
: 9 misses at Chidoris is enough for one run. Believe
: those babies have flat bottoms.
: Chidoris passed at 3000 yds making 17 knots and
: turned towards B.T.N ISL.ND.
: Surfaced.

Sept. 15
0037
Donks Devils patrolling B.SAI C.2. NEL so shifted
patrol station to point 4 miles east of B.LB.DIS
ISL.ND.
Submerged for patrol. Periscope sweeps at 45 feet.
TRCF CONTACT #69. Sighted plane at 5 miles.
Land based, wheels down - probably lending on
ITB.Y.T ISL.ND.
Sighted smoke on other side of island chain. Single
column.
Surfaced. Headed for B.SCO on B.T.1 ISL.ND to search
for convoy.
Looked into B.SCO H.BOR from 6000 yds. No ships.
Sighted small patrol boat patrolling around S.T.T.IC
ISL.ND. Commenced tour around B.T.1 ISL.ND, looked
into S.B.T.IG ST.LT and around L.B.HOS ISL.ND. For ships.
Reparted same to Donks Devils. Headed for patrol
station in B.LITT.IG G.T.NEL.

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0400
Received orders to proceed to Lat. 18-42 N, Long. 114-15E to pick up Australian and British survivors from Jap transport sunk by either P.N.P.NITO or GROYLER during night of Sept. 12-13. No now have over 450 miles to go to reach this point and must naturally give up the search on present convoy. The letter is not regretted, but the fact that the B.R.B and QUENFISH were within 70 miles of the convoy on the night of 12-15, and are now 450 miles away is regretted.

0401 All ahead flank, making 19 kts.
0800 Made all torpedo slides into 3 bunks each and organized ship to take 100 survivors aboard, if they are still alive.

1234 J.R.CRAFT CONTACT #70. Signed in. VIS at 12 miles. Dived. Lost sight of plane through periscope.

1251 Surfaced.

1311 Sighted U.S. sub on opposite course. This will be the SE. LION.

2140 Received contact report from QUENFISH concerning convoy of 5 ships and six escorts, course 0400T, speed 12.

2152 SJ contact on convoy at 30000 yds. This is by far the best our radar has ever done! Must be something bigger than usual in the convoy. Commenced working ahead to position as starboard flanker. Convoy consisted of 5 ships, 2 in each outboard column, a destroyer leading, escorts on flanks and quarter and one large ship, giving the largest pip, in the middle between the after ship in each column.

2231 Eradicators sent contact report out in Devil's code.

2236 Saw flare sent up by escort.

2237 Heard explosion.

2243 Heard explosion.

2254 QUENFISH reported attack complete. Directed her to trail. Commenced approach.

2305 Coming in on starboard bow could make out several very large, deeply laden tankers. Made ready all tubes - Columns had now squeezed closer together with 3 tankers in starboard column. One starboard bow escort had evidently gone around to port side where QUENFISH had attacked. ...m closing for attack on leading tankers. Will not be close enough to leading destroyer.

2323 "leading tankers now. look like they're turning away. ...m sure they haven't soon us. Can now see a subchaser escort just forward of their beams. They must be returning to original formation, after their squeeze from QUENFISH attack. Looking aft for a better target and the largest pip at

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2325 Ye Gods, a flat top! This was the large pip about 300 yds to port and just ahead of the very large after tanker in the starboard column. Range 4900 yds. Went ahead standard to close for a good shot.
2328 Working for an overlap. Spotted a Chidori whose bow we were crossing at 2700 yds and another escort at a short of her. This is undoubtedly the prettiest target I've ever seen. . .PR signals on 310 megs.
2351 . . .t 2000 yds slowed to 10 kts. Chidori is on our quarter showing us a 30:port angle on the bow. . .to have a perfect overlap of the tanker and just beyond the flat top. Binocular formula showing more than a full field. . .but 1000 feet of target. Chidori is closing rapidly. . .PR steady signal on 510 megs. Night flier has contact.
2352-15 Commenced firing all bow tubes, point of aim bow of tanker, range 1320 yds, z.ro gyros, 110-120 starboard track, depth setting 6 feet. First torpedo broached badly. Pit log shows 11.2 kts. Other torpedoes normal. . .s soon as all fish fired went ahead emergency with full right rudder to put the stern tubes into the air. Cant make it without being rammed by escort.
2353 Chidori at 750 yds. Divied. Rigged for depth charge, going deep. Gyro angle on 2 stern tubes too large to shoot.
2334-16 First hit in tanker.
2334-24 Second hit in tanker.
2334-53 First hit in carrier. Chidori passing overhead.
2335-01 Second hit in carrier.
2355-10 Third hit in carrier.
2337-2345 Breaking up noises, very heavy underwater explosions, whistlings, cracklings. One ship sunk. Random depth charges started.

Sept. 17
2357-0004 More depth charges. . .nother string of breaking up noises and very heavy underwater explosions. Second ship sunk. Hope the QUINNISH is close enough to see these.
004-0027 Miscellancous depth charges. None close.
0031 Poriscope depth, nothing in sight except possible mast of one escort well astrn. No signs of burning oil.
0041 Radar depth. 2 small pips at 11000 yds at position of our attack. Escorts must be picking up survivors.

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0005
Surfaced. While at Saipan the QUEENFISH furnished us the following information on our attack. Immediately after they fired, their OOD sighted a carrier in the formation. Concerning our attack directly at 2356 tanker exploded. A ball of flame about 500 feet in diameter shot up into the sky. The tanker then caught fire from stem to stern. No other ships in the convoy could be seen from their position about 12000 yds on the port quarter of convoy. The flames went out and tanker disappeared at 2355. This checks with the time of our second set of breaking up noises, so carrier must have sunk first. QUARTERS during this period was tracking their cripple which had stopped. Later they lost contact with remnants of convoy at 27000 yds. They had initially obtained a range of 34000 yds on the convoy. With one torpedo remaining forward and two aft would like to chase the remains of this convoy to get rid of them. However we would probably be held down during daylight when we must rescue survivors. The seas have been rising and if we don't reach the survivors today, their fifth day in the water, there will be none left alive. With a plum being dangled before my eyes, it is obvious after due consideration of all aspects, that our primary mission now is the search for survivors. We have already lost 5 hours by sidetracking to attack this convoy.

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U.S.S. BARB - Report of Ninth War Patrol.
Sept. 17 (Cont)
0950.
1141
1227
1255
1303
1317
1422.
1429
1435
1437
1444
1509
1513
1519
1524
1535

COMMENCED passing through wreckage. Set course down wreckage.
Sighted several floating bodies, no clothing, bloated, still in life jacket. Identified as Jap.
Sighted several floaters. Some Japs, some Allies.
Sighted two rafts with 3 and 2 survivors aboard.
All ahead full.
Picked up three survivors. All ahead standard.
Picked up two survivors.
Sighted raft with 2 survivors.
Picked up two survivors. Sighted raft with 1 survivor.
All ahead standard.
Picked up 1 survivor.
Sighted raft with 2 survivors. All ahead full.
Picked up 2 survivors.
Sighted raft with 2 survivors.
Picked up 2 survivors. Sighted raft with one survivor.
Picked up 1 survivor.
Sighted raft with 1 survivor.
Picked up 1 survivor.

A word on the survivors. All were covered with a heavy coating of oil received when they drifted through an oil slick their second night on the raft's. This undoubtedlly saved their lives. They were in the water or on their small wooden life rafts for a period of 5 days before being picked up. This in addition to 3 years of prison life under the Japs which included bashings, beatings, starvation, (all survivors were 25-50 lbs underweight) malaria, dysentery, pellagra, sores, ulcers etc. left them in terribly poor physical condition. The at first dubious, then amazed, and finally hysterically thankful look on their faces, from the time they first sighted us approaching them, is one we shall never forget. Several of them were too weak to take the lines thrown them. These were rescued by the valiant efforts of Lt. Comdr. R.W. Mc Hitt, USN, who dove in after them, USNR, and HOUSTON, C.S. MOMM2C given to the crew for their superior performance and willing efforts in the production line we had formed from the deck party who picked them up, stripped them, and passed them on to the transportation gang to get them below, where they were received by the cleaners who removed the oil and grease, then on to the doctors and nurses for treatment, thence to the feeders, and finally to the sleepers who carried them off and tucked them in their bunks.

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17 (Cont.)

The appreciation of the survivors was unbounded. Even those who couldn't talk expressed themselves tearfully through their gla.ed oil soaked eyes. We regret there were no more, for we had found it possible, by taking over every square foot of space aboa rd ship, sleeping three to a torpedo rack etc., to accomodate a hundred.

By separate correspondance a recommendation for commendation is being forwarded in the case of Donnelly, W.E. Ph.Mlc. Through his untiring efforts working day and night these men were brought over the hump without the loss of a single life.

On the amusing side, the following remarks were recorded as the survivors were being carried to their bunk.

"I take back all I ever said about you Yanks."
"I three bloody years without a drink of Brandy, please give me another."
"I turn me loose I'll run to that bunk."
"Be sure to wake me up for chow."
"Matey, we're in safe hands at last."
"As soon as I can I'm going to write my wife to kick the Yankee out - I'm coming home!"

* As a matter of record I wish to express my appreciation to the officers and crew for their splendid contribution of over 300 as a stake for the survivors. After a refit in Pearl Harbor this included practically every cent aboard ship.

Sept. 18
Surface patrolling for survivors. We are now in the tail end of a typhoon the wind has picked up to 35 kts and seas are very heavy. Believe it will be impossible for any survivors on rafts to last through this night.

0600
Commenced working up sea from maximum survivor position with QUERFISH five miles to starboard. Sighted empty rafts and allied floaters throughout the day, but no survivors.

1900
Set course for Saipan.

Sept. 19
Surface patrolling enroute Saipan making turns for 3 kts in a typhoon. Wind 60 kts.

1800
Barometer commenced to rise and seas and wind to decrease. Increased speed to 10 kts.

Sept. 20
Surface patrolling enroute Saipan via Balintang Channel at full speed.

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U.S.S. BARB
:  U.S.S. BARB - Report of Ninth War Patrol.
:  Sept. 21
:  Surface patrolling enroute Saipan at full speed.
:  Passed Balintang Island aboard to starboard at 4 miles.
:  Sept. 22
:  Surface patrolling enroute Saipan at full speed.
:  Surfac patrolling enroute Saipan at full speed.
:  Sept. 23
:  SJ interference. Closed and challenged. Return signal
:  Unintelligible, unfortunately. Probably the Cobie.
:  had hoped to pot the Jap weather ship DF'D at this
:  point.
: 1230(J)  MIRRAPT CONTACT #71. Sighted NAVIS at 5 miles. Div.
: 1249(J)  Surfaced. Sent out contact report in view of present
:  fleet operations.
: 1529(J)  Sighted PARCHE. Exchanged calls.
:  Sept. 24
:  Surface patrolling enroute Saipan.
:  Sept. 25
:  Rendezvoused with escort U.S.S. Case in company with
:  SFOOK and QUENFISH.
: 1154(K)  Hovered port side to QUENFISH alongside U.S.S. FULTON.
:  Received an excellent welcome with all facilities
:  immediately available. Received one torpedo forward and
:  20000 gals. fuel.
: 1915(K)  Air raid alert.
: 1930(K)  Secured from air raid alert.
:  Sept. 26
:  Underway for MAJURO in company with QUENFISH and
:  escort.
: 1400(K)  Released escort. Entered northern safety lane.
: 1700(K)  Passed betweenSARGANT AND ANATAEA ISLANDS.
: 1812(K)  Exchanged calls with U.S.S. CASSINI, neither of us
:  had been notified of the others presence in safety
:  lane.
:  Sept. 27.  Enroute Hajuro.
:  Sept. 28.  Several APK signals on 310 megs during night. Could
:  not believe Japs had such a wide patrol even though
:  signals were weak until at
: 0943  AIRCRAFT CONTACT #72. Sighted a NAVIS at 13 miles.
:  Dived.
: 1005  Surfaced.
: 1233  AIRCRAFT CONTACT #73. Sighted Biplane (?) at 5 miles.
:  Dived.
: 1242  Surfaced.

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1500
With ComwolfPack, determined to bombard PELE ISLAND, WAKE. QUEENFISH affirmed joint bombardment. Notified Comsubspace of intention to bombard. Made all plans to bombard before moonset on morning of September 30.

: 1900
Sept. 29
Comsubspace negatted bombardment.

: Oct. 1
Exchanged calls with RONQUIL.

: Oct. 3
Arrived HAJURO ATOLL.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
: Aug: Aug: Aug: Aug: Aug: Aug: Aug: Aug
: 21 : 21 : 23 : 23 : 27 : 27 : 28
: (I) : (I) : H : H : H : H : H : H
: 1214 : 1228 : 0523 : 1640 : 0319 : 1505 : 1601
: 21-0521-05 : 20-43 : 20-33 : 19-22 : 19-20 : 19-00
: 132-25132-25:125-02:122-52:115-20:117-16:116-56
: 11 : 11 : 11 : 11 : 11 : 11 : 11 : 11
: 263 : 263 : 270 : 270 : 240 : 150T : 250
: Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf
: not : not : not : not : 5 : not
: 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1
: Unk
: HiPer : Peris :

— page 244 —
29 : 50 : 31 : 31 : 31 : 31
: Aug : Aug : Aug : Aug : Aug : Aug
: H : H : H : H : H : H
: 1617 : 1330 : 0143 : 0229 : 0242 : 0305 : 0352
: 19-07:19-32:21-18 : 21-20 : 21-19 : 21-13 : 21-17
: 113-56:119-11121-15:121-05:121-13:121-09:121-14

: 8 : 15 : 5 : 2 : 5 : 15 : 15
: 180 : 049 : 160 : 160 : 160 : 090 : 070
: Surf

Minutes since last:
SD radar search
Number
Type
Probable miss.
How contacted
Initial Range
Elevation Angle
Range & Relative bearing of plane when it detected S/H
State (Beau-
Sea: (fort)
(Direction(rel)
Visibility(miles)
Height in
Clouds (feet
Percent
overcast
Bearing(rel)
Moon (Angle
Percent
Illum.

Type of S/M camouflage on this patrol - Light Gray

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15 16 17 18 19 20 21
: 31 31 31 31 31 31 31
: Aug : Aug : Aug : Aug : Aug : Aug : Aug
: H : H : H : H : H : H : H
: 0421 : 0506 : 0536 : 0735 : 0820 : 0900 : 1300
: 21-17:21-17:21:15 : 21-12 : 21-11 : 21-11 : 21-11
: 121-20121-29121-27:121-23:121-235121-19:121-1
: 18 : 18 : 2 : 4 : 2 : 2 : 2
: 080 : 270 : 225 : 220 : 264 : 264 : 240
: Surf : Surf : Per : Per : Per : Per : Per : Per
: Not : Not : Not : Not : Not : Not : Not
: Used : Used : Used : Used : Used : Used : Used
: 1 : 1 : 3 : 8 : 1 : 1 : 2
: Unk : Unk : Unk : Unk : Navis : lell : Unk
: Unk : Unk : Esc : Esc : Esc : Esc : Pat
: SJRad : Sig : Sig : Sig : Sig : Sig : Sig : Sig
: 9000yd 4 mi : 5 mi : 3 mi : 10 mi : 8 mi : 8 mi
: Unk : 2 deg : 1 deg : 1 deg : 1 deg : 1 deg : deg : 1
: N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D.
: 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1
: 305 : 115 : 160 : 165 : 121 : 121 : 121
: 10 : 15 : 30 : 40 : 50 : 50 : 50
: 3000 : 3000 : 2500 : 2000 : 2000 : 2000 : 2000
: 30 : 20 : 10 : 10 : 10 : 10 : 10
: Set : Set : - :

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22 23 24 25 26 27 28
: 31 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1
: Aug : Sept : Sept : Sept : Sept : Sept : Sept
: : : : : : : :
: 2032 : 0549 : 0715 : 0800 : 1010 : 1312 : 1407
: 21-10 : 21-30 : 21-30 : 21-30 : 21-29 : 21-28 : 21-30
: 120-56 : 118-49 : 118-40 : 118-54 : 118-43 : 118-37

Speed : 16 : 15 : 10 : 8 : 8 : 8 : 8
Course : 180 : 279 : 279 : 092 : 092 : 092 : 092
: : : : : : : :
: Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf
: : : : : : : :
: Not : Not : Not : Not : Not : Not : Not
: Used : Used : Used : Used : Used : Used : Used
: 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1
: Unk : Unk : Unk : Unk : Unk : Unk : Unk
: Pat : Pat : Pat : Pat : Pat : Pat : Pat
: : : : : : : :
: SJ Rad : Sight : Sight : Sight : Sight : Sight : Sight
: 10 mi : 12 mi : 8 mi : 8 mi : 10 mi : 3 mi : 6 mi
: Unk : 1 deg : 2 deg : 1 deg : 2 deg : 1 deg : 1 deg
: : : : : : : :
: N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D.

Initial range : 10 mi : 12 mi : 8 mi : 8 mi : 10 mi : 3 mi : 6 mi
Elevation Angle : Unk : 1 deg : 2 deg : 1 deg : 2 deg : 1 deg : 1 deg
Range & Relative bearing of plane : : : : : : : :
when it detected S/M : N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D. : N.D.
(State (Beau- :

— page 247 —
29 30 31 32 33 34 35
: Sept:Sept :Sept :Sept :Sept :Sept :Sept
: 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 2 : 2 : 2
: 1459 :1527 :1634 :1848 :0002 :1929 :2314
: 21-29:21-28:21-30:20-35:20-51:21-11:20-55
: 119-03119-02119-20:119-25:119-07116-42:118-54
: 8 : 3 : 8 : 8 : 10 : 3 : 8
: 090 :030 :030 :300 :265 :130 :130
: Surf :Surf :Surf :Surf :Surf :Surf :Surf
: Not :Not :Not :Not :Not :Not :Not
: Used :Used :Used :Used :Used :Used :Used
: 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1
: Unk :Mavis:Unk :Unk :Unk :Unk :Unk
: Pat :Pat :Pat :Pat :Pat :Pat :Pat
: SIGHT: SIGHT: SIGHT: SIGHT: SIGHT: SIGHT: SIGHT
: 15 mi:14 mi:15 mi:6 mi :2 mi:5200yd:5500 yd
: 1 deg:1 deg:1 deg:1 deg:1 deg:1 deg:2 deg
:

— page 248 —
36 37 38 39 40 41 42
: 3 : 3 : 3 : 3 : 4 : 4 : 4
: :Sept :Sept :Sept :Sept :Sept :Sept :Sept
: :0512 :0811 :1215 :2134 :0911 :1229 :1608
: :20-42 :20-38 :20-44 :21-03 :20-50 :21-21 :21-20
: :118-27:118-36:118-41:118-41:119-37:120-04:120-14
: :8 :8 :8 :8 :8 :10 :15 :18
: :130 :130 310 100 Var :090 :070
: :Surf :Surf :Surf :Surf :Surf :Surf :Surf
: :Not :Not :Not :Not :Not :Not :Not
: :Used :Used :Used :Used :Used :Used :Used
: :1 :1 :1 :1 :1 :1 :1
: :Unk :Uni :Mavis :Unk :Hell :Hell :Unk
: :Pat :Pat :Pat :Pat :Pat :Pat :Unk
: :Sight :Sight :Sight :Sight :Sight :Sight :Sight
: :5 mi :5 mi :14 mi :4 mi :7 mi :2 mi :8 mi
: :1 deg :1 deg :1 deg :1 deg :1 deg :1 deg :45 deg
: :N.D. :N.D. :N.D. :N.D. :5 mi :2 mi :N.D.
: :1 :1 :1 :1 :1 :1 :1
: :300 :300 :140 :330 :Var :350 :010
: :10 :40 :40 :10 :40 :40 :40
: :2500 :2000 :2000 :2000 :2000 :2000 :2000
: :90 :60 :40 :40 :40 :40 :40
: :270 :C90 :30 :30 :30 :30 :30
: :5 :30 :30 :30 :30 :30 :30
: :95 :90 :90 :90 :90 :90 :90

Type of S/M camouflage on this patrol - Light Gray

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43 44 45 46 47 48 49
: 4 : 6 : : : : : :
Date Sept. : Sept : Sept : 9 : 9 : 9 : 9 : 9
: : : : : : : :
S Time (zone) H : 1735 : 1314 : 0130 : 0909 : 0957 : 1017 : 1024
U :
B Position: Lat. F : 21-18 : 22-38:19-52 : 19-49 : 19-50 : 19-51 : 19-53
M Long. E : 120-21:122-28:120-56:120-47:120-47:120-46:120-46
A :
R Speed : 15 : 8 : 18 : 2 : 2 : 2 : 2
I :
N Course : 090 : 260 : 150 : 300 : 500 : 300 : 300
E :
Trim : Surf : Surf : Surf : Per : Per : Per : Per : Per
:
Minutes since last: Not : Not : Not : Not : Not : Not : Not
SD radar search : Used : Used : Used : Used : Used : Used : Used
:
Kumber : 1 : 3 : 1 : 1 : 3 : 1 : 1
Type : Unk : Unk : Nell : Nell : Emily : Nell : Davis
:
A Probable Mission : Unk : Unk : Esc : Pat : Pat : Pat : Pat
:
R Fow contacted : Sight : Sight : Sight : Per : Per : Per : Per
G Initial Range : 10 mi : 12 mi : 3 mi : 2 mi : 4 mi : 3 mi : 3 mi
R Elevation Angle : 1 deg : 1/2 deg : 30 : 10 : 10 : 10 : 10 : 10
A Range & Relative : :
F 'Bearing of plane : N.D. : N.D. : K.D. : N.D. : K.D. : K.D. : K.D. : K.D.
T when it detected S/h : :
(State/Beau- : :
C Sea: (fort) : 1 : 1 : 0 : 0 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1
O (Direction(rel) : 010 : 130 : 340 : 540 : 540 : 540 : 540
N :
D Visibility(miles) : 30 : 50 : 10 : 40 : 40 : 40 : 40 : 40
I (Height in : :
F Clouds( feet : 2000 : 2000 : 1600 : 2000 : 2000 : 2000 : 2000 : 2000
I (Percent : :
O overcast : 40 : 40 : 10 : 20 : 2 : 2 : 2 : 2
S (Searing(rel) : 140 : 140 : 140 : 140 : 140 : 140 : 140 : 140
Moon(Angle : 45 : 45 : 45 : 45 : 45 : 45 : 45 : 45 : 45
(Percent : :
Illum. : 80% : 80% : 80% : 80% : 80% : 80% : 80% : 80%
Type of S/h camouflage on this patrol - Light Gray

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50 51 52 53 54 55 56
S Date - Sept. : 9 : 9 : 9 : 9 : 10 : 11 : 11
U Time (zone) "HU" : 1125 : 1430 : 1450 : 1618 : 1311 : 0525 : 0530
H Position: Lat. N. : 19-53 : 20-01 : 20-00 : 19-47 : 19-44 : 21-07 : 21-07
R Speed : 16 : 15 : 5 : 15 : 15 : 15 : 15
N Course : 270 : 225 : 212 : 212 : 315 : 255 : 255
E Trim : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf : Surf
Minutes since last: Not : Not : Not : Not : Not : Not : Not
SD radar search : Used : Used : Used : Used : Used : Used : Used
Number : 1

— page 252 —
64 65 66 67 68 69 70
S  Date - Sept. : 13 : 13 : 13 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16
U
B  Time (zone) "H" : 0817 : 0355 : 1028 : 1648 : 0552 : 0759 : 1234
H  Latitude, N. : 20-17 : 20-18 : 20-26 : 20-45 : 20-55 : 20-59 : 19-31
A  Position: Long. E. : 118-08:118-10:118-23:119-51:121-12:122-03:119-25
R  Speed : 15 :

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71 72 73
: 23 28 28
: 1230 : 0909 : 1230
Lat. N. : 15-27 : 18-39.5:19-05.2
: 18 : 14 : 15
: 115 : 076 : 076
: Surf : Surf : Surf
: Contr : Contr : Contr
: Used : uous : uous
: : 1 : 1 : 1
: : Navis : Unk : Unk
: : Unk : Unk : Unk
: : Sight : Sight
: : 7 mi : 13min : 9 mi
: 200 : 200 : 30
: : N.D. : N.D. : N.D.
: : 1 : 1 : 1
: : 0 : 0 : 0
: : 30 : 30 : 30
: : 1500 : 1500 : 1500
: : 15 : 45 : 60
: : - : - : -
: :

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U.S.S. BARB
:  U.S.S. BARB - Report of Ninth War Patrol.
:  (H) ATTACK DATA.
:  U.S.S. BARB (SS220) GUN ATTACK NO. ONES......PATROL NO. 9.
:  Time. 0903    Date  9-4-44    Lat. 21-05 K. Long. 119-34 E.

Target Data - Damage Inflicted.
Sunk- One Sampan (50 tons) - 5 Japs.

Damage determined by: Six 4" 50 Cal. gun hits, numerous automatic weapon hits, - target observed to sink.

Details of action

Battle surfaced at 1000 yard range and opened fire with automatic weapons, observed hits from 20mm and .50 cal guns. The 40mm gun jammed after three rounds and prevented effective use of this weapon. Forced to dive by plane. Battle surfaced a second time and opened fire with 4" gun. Fired ten rounds for six hits at an opening range of 1200 yards closing. Target was demolished and seen to sink.

— page 255 —
0634 Date 31 August 1944. Lat. 21-14-ON. Long. 121-22-0E.

TARGET DATA -- DANGER INFLICTED
Description: Large AK(EU) in convoy of 8 ships and unknown number of escorts - at least 1 Chidori escort. Convoy of 4 AK and 4 AO. Unable to identify ship from manual MPM - composite superstructure - brand new. Convoy had heavy air cover. Visibility - excellent. Daytime contact by sight.
Ship Sunk: Large AK (EU)
Ship Damaged: Medium AO(EU) in ballast.

Damage determined by: Two hits timed and observed in AK by C.O. Target seen to sink by CO, ComWolPack and other conning tower personnel. One hit timed in AO which overlapped AK. Unable to identify AO.

Target Draft: 15 Course 110 Speed 9 Range 1000 (at firing)
Speed 2 Course 192 Depth 35 Angle 0 (at firing)
FIRE CONTROL - ID TORPEDO D.T.T.

Type Attack: Day submerged - periscope.

Tubes Fired--Io.
*Track Angle
*Gyro Angle
*Depth Set
*Power
*Hit or Miss
*Artic
(Yes or No)
*Hark Torpedo
*Serial No.
*Mark Exploder
*Serial No.
*Actuation Set
*Actuation Actual
*Mark Harhead
*Serial No.
*Explosive
Firing Interval
Type Spread
Sea Conditions
Verhaul activity

Remarks: Spare computed for 50 yards between torpedoes along target. Target was in ballast.

| Course | Depth | Angle | Hit | Hit | Hit |
||||------|------|------|
| 35-12N | 15.5R | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 125-45E | 18-1 | 18-1 | 18-1 | 18-1 | 18-1 |
| 55106 | 18-2 | 18-2 | 18-2 | 18-2 | 18-2 |
| 8-5 | 18-3 | 18-3 | 18-3 | 18-3 | 18-3 |
| 3035 | 18-4 | 18-4 | 18-4 | 18-4 | 18-4 |
| Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact |
| Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact |
| 18-2 | 18-2 | 18-2 | 18-2 | 18-2 | 18-2 |
| 1985 | 18-3 | 18-3 | 18-3 | 18-3 | 18-3 |
| TPX | TPX | TPX | TPX | TPX | TPX |
| 10 S | 10 S | 10 S | 10 S | 10 S | 10 S |
| Divergent | Divergent | Divergent | Divergent | Divergent | Divergent |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |

Hk 18 Shop, Pearl Harbor.

- 41 -

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6/19/44
USS B.R.B.
Report of Ninth War Patrol.
U.S.S. B.R.B.
TORPEDO TT.CK NO. 5
P.TROL NO. 9
Time: 0400
Date: 14 Sept. 1944.
Lat. 20-56 N.
Long. 121-14 E.

TRIGGER D.T.T. -- D.M.G. INFLICTED
Description: Chidori Class TB. Same ship as .ttack No. 4.

Ship Sunk: NO. E.
Ship Damaged: NONE.

Target Draft: 619" Course 002 Speed 15% Range. 1500
(at firing)

GT. S.S.P. D.T.T.
Speed 4 Course. 068 Depth. 45
Angle. 0
(at firing)

FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO D.T.T.

Type .ttack: Light Submerged - Radar and Periscope.

| Type | Description | Type | Description |
|------||------||
| Tubes | Fired - No. | Tubes | Fired - No. |
|      | Track .angle | 143  | 145      |
|      | Gyro .angle | 331  | 329      |
|      | Sept. Set | 3    | 3        |
|      | Power | ---  | ---      |
|      | Hit or Miss | Miss | Miss      |
|      | .Arratic | No   | No       |
|      | (Yes or No) |      |          |
|      | .Mark Torpedo | 18-1 | 18-1     |
|      | Serial No. | 55010 | 54515    |
|      | .Mark Exploder | 8-5 | 8-5      |
|      | Serial No. | 9121 | 8887     |
|      | .Actuation Set | Contact | Contact |
|      | .Actuation .actual | --- | ---     |
|      | .Mark .Parhead | 18-2 | 18-2     |
|      | Serial No. | 2173 | 1029     |
|      | Explosive | TPX  | TPX      |
|      | Firing interval | 10 S | 10 S     |
|      | Type Spread | Divergent | Divergent |
|      | Sea Conditions | 1    | 1        |
|      | Overhaul .activity | Mk 18 Shop. Pearl Harbor. |
|      | Remarks: | Spread computed for 50 yards between torpedoes along target. Reason for missing - target heard torpedoes and turned sharply towards as third torpedo was fired. |

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U.S.S. B.R.B.  Report of Ninth War Patrol.
(T)
U.S.S. B.R.B.  TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 6.  P.TROL NO. 9
Time: 2332  Date: 16 Septem 1944.  Lat. 19-18-5N  Long. 113-26 S.

TARGET DATA - D.M.G.E. I FLIGHT

Description:  Large 10 (Itukusima Class)(EC) HURR type. In convoy of 1 CVE and 4 40's, 1-DD, 5 escorts. Contact - Radar. Visibility - Fair. Closest range 1300 yards.

Ship Sunk:  Large 10 (Itukusima Class)(EC) - 10,020 tons.

Damage determined by: Two timed hits heard - breaking up noises heard - ship seen to explode and sink by QUESTFISH. Time of Sinking - 2356.

Target draft. 50' (E)  Course 010  Speed 11.8  Range. 1820
(at firing)

Speed 11.2.  Course 305  Depth. Surface. Angle. 0
(.t firing)

FIRST CO.TROL AND TORPEDO D.T.

Type Attack:  Night surface - radar.  Submerged upon completion of attack because we could not clear Chidori, 750 yards away.

Tubes Fired: No.
*Track angle  No. 4.  No. 5.  No. 6
*Gyro angle  109  115.5  119
*Depth Set  354  558.5  004
*Power  6  6  6
*Hit or Miss  ---  ---  ---
*Arratic  Hit  Hit
(Yes or No)  Broached  No  No
*Mark Torpedo  badly  ---  ---
*Serial No.  163  18-1  18-1
*Mark Exploder  53019  54574  54888
*Serial No.  8-5  8-5  3-5
*Actuation Set  ---  ---  ---
*Actuation actual  Contact  Contact  Contact
*Mark Variable  ---  Contact  Contact
*Serial No.  18-2  18-2  18-2
*Explosive  ---  ---  ---
Firing Interval  TPX  TPX  TPX
Type Spread  10 S  10 S  10 S
Seq Conditions  Divergent  Divergent.  Divergent
Overhaul activity  2  2  2
Remarks. Spread computed for 50 yards between torpedoes along target.

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1. U.S.S. BARB
2. U.S.S. BARB - Report of Ninth War Patrol
3. U.S.S. BARB
4. TORPEDO D.T.T. NO. 7
5. TORPEDO D.T.T. NO. 9
6. Date: 16 Sept. 1944, Lat. 19-13-5N, Long. 116-26E

TARGET D.T.T. -- D.T.T. INFLICTED

Description: Otaka Class CVE(EC) from same convoy as attack No. 6. Australian and British survivors we picked up on special mission stated that they saw a converted merchantman carrier with a tanker convoy enter Singapore on 6 Sept. 1944, while they were leaving. This carrier was noticed particularly because it had no funnels or superstructure above the flight deck. We believe this to be the same convoy. OOD of QUENFISH noticed carrier in convoy after this attack. Contact - radar at over 30000 yds. Visibility - fair, closest range - 1500 yds. Distinctive silhouette, as compared to other carriers.

Ship Sunk: OT.K.L.S.S CVE(EC), 22,500 tons. Damage Determined By: Three timed hits - breaking up noises heard 2337 - 2545. Two escorts picking up survivors when we surfaced to proceed on special mission.

Target Draft. 20! (E). Course 010 Speed 11.8 Range. 2120 (at firing)

ON SHIP D.T.T.
Spocd. 11.2 Course. 505 Depth. Surface. Angle 0 (at firing)

FIRE CONTROL D.T.T.
Type .ttack: Light surface - radar. Submerged after firing bow tubes because could not clear Chidori 750 yds away with small port angle on the bow.

| No. | Type | Depth | Angle |
|-----|------|-------|-------|
| 121 | 1.0  | 122   | 125   |
| 206 | 1.0  | 007   | 010   |
| 5   | 1.0  | 6     | 5     |
| 215 | 1.0  | 6     | 5     |
| 6   | 1.0  |

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40 NM
It is recommended that the following alterations be made to the wet type 40NM gun installed on this vessel. Replace all steel axis pins in foot firing mechanism and linkage with CRS pins. Install a lubrication fitting to insure proper lubrication of the fire control rod passing through the automatic loader housing. It present there is no provision for lubrication of this part.

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171-31, OE. Mine was gunned with 20mm and .50 Cal. Several holes, creases and dents were obtained by a dozen or more hits. Mine did not sink.

(J) ART I-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS:
Anti submarine measures were a bit terrific. Briefly these consisted of 75 enemy plane contacts, 5 bombings, 141 depth charges labeled BARB, 2-300 assorted depth char-es and bombs aimed at submarines in general, gunfire from a Chidori which illuminated us, and torpedoes from the Chidori or possibly the RENFISH. Some of SELION'S torpedoes passed close aboard, but only required lowering of the periscope as a safety measure until torpedoes had passed by.
Air cover for convoys is heavy, never less than two planes and as high as eight or even more. The three donvoys we encountered were at night. On two of these, the night flier evidently was called for after the QUEENFISH attack, for he came sweeping in and made his radar contact while we were inside the screens about a minute before we fired. We expected him to bomb, but evidently he didn't make sight contact.
Day air patrol was heavy throughout the DETECT, was encountered along the MANILA-HOICKONG route and the TAKAO-SINCAPORE route in the DESTROY and was heavy on FORNOSA-PHILIPINE routes in the DETECT. These could generally be avoided by the customary up and down tactics of a submarine. We were caught with our pants down once in the day-time by a high flying all silver colored (beautiful camouflage) NEIL which do ve on us out of the sun and bombed. The other two day-time bombings occurred because we were a bit over ambitious in chasing a convoy which had thumped its nose at us. Several planes had forced us down, then we tried to outrun one on the surface and came in second best. Later after a couple of hours surface running we were caught in the bomb-sights of a plane emerging from a plane locker and were bashed again. This plane cover for the convoy extended at least 100 miles, but the QUEENFISH had excited them.
Night air patrol was particularly heavy in the DETECT. That was our area during the full moon phase. All used radar. Only one with convoy was encountered using 150 megacycles. All others used 310 megas. Bright moonlight nights was their specialty. We were driven down by plane and watched TUNKY being bombed. Her position was boxed by float lights which burned for one hour. Float lights were also laid evidently marking the course on which she submerged. Later, a brilliant green magnesium parachute flare was drop ed. We were bombed shortly after midnight the same night and later at periscope depth observed our submergence position marked by float lights.

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U.S.S. BARB
:  U.S.S. BARB - Report of Ninth War Patrol.
:  (J) Anti-Submarine Measures and Evasion Tactics (Cont.)

One of these bombs left bomb fragments and tail vanes on deck, and minor damage was sustained. On both of the above occasions, APR had reported sweeps on 310 mogs, fading out and in then finally a steady contact just before sighting plane. As a defensive measure, we then hooked the oscillograph to the APR for visual strength observations so we could have a relative standard of measurement for the various personnel on watch. That evening shortly after turning on the SJ and the SD the 310 mogs sweeps commenced, terminating in a steady contact when plane was picked up on 3J at 5200 yds, just prior to diving. No bombs, but plane circled us for 40 minutes. We then secured the SD. Our defense, developing, now consisted of the APH watch giving the bridge 4 buzzes when steady contact was observed which was an emergency order for the OOD to pull the plug. The ship was then dived with a 15° angle holding full speed to get to 150 feet as rapidly as possible inasmuch as bombs were apparently set for 50 feet. At 70 feet, full left rudder was put on to get off track quickly. Doing this we found we reached 150 feet in 70 seconds. Three hours after the above contact the same procedure commenced again. 0.0.D. dived boat on buzzer signal from APR (indicate ating steady on) and while submerging the SJ picked up plane at 6500 yds. Bombs again. Later that night the same procedure took place, but we were not sighted or bombed. After starting the SJ the following evening the same old stuff commenced and down we went again. By now from careful observation of the APR it became obvious to us that these night fliers must have a non-directional SJ detector. Their sweeps on 310 mogs strengthened and weakened as if the plane was working out and in on different bearings until he found the bearing giving him the greatest strength increase. After this period his radar sweeps became stronger and stronger until he made contact. He knew he did not bomb by radar for one plane passed 100 feet overhead after having contact, undoubtedly sighted us, then bombed on a second run over us. On surfacing from this above we left the SJ secured. The remainder of the night APR received many sweeps on 510 mogs, some of a strength from which the plane had previously worked in on us, but the night remained calm and serene. The night flier swept by and kept on going. We were confident we now had the solution, but we also had no SJ.

Further experimenting was in order. He tried transmitting on the SJ at 10 minutes intervals and got away with it, then gradually decreased this to 5 minutes intervals successfully. He then tried using the SJ continually again, but the night fliers started working in again, so we had to secure it and they lost us. Our final solution which kept us from being forced down at night for the remainder of the patrol was to use the SJ as long as the APR was clear. On the first indication of 510 mogs we would shift the SJ to listening only for 15 or 20 minutes, then start the SJ sweeping at 5 minutes intervals, and if APR signals became stronger, shut the SJ down again until APR signals weakened, then start it on 5 minute intervals. We are convinced this works.

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U.S.S. BARB
U.S.S. BARB - Report of Ninth War Patrol.
(J) Anti-Submarine Measures and Evasion Tactics (Cont).

After receiving Consubpact's query as to whether the 310 megacycle signal was the second harmonic of 150-155 megacycle radar, we made innumerable attempts to pick up a 150-155 signal when we had the 310 signals. Our APR showed nothing and as far as it is concerned 310 megacycles is a fundamental frequency.

On the convoy we missed getting in to, because of being forced down by a night flier, we received APR signals of 152 megacycles, the full height of the oscillograph, while at radar depth with the plane visible through the periscope circling our position, but the APR would show no signal at 310 megacycles.

At dawn one morning while southwest of TAKAO we observed 8 Kells returning to their BAKU Naval Base in groups of 1, 2, 3's. All were camouflaged with light gray paint.

After our second attack (small AK Sunk) about 5 anti-submarine vessels encircled us, sometimes pinging, sometimes listening. Evasion was accomplished at 340 feet by passing under them on a steady course at 100 rpm with a few zigz zag thrown in. Gradient, 5 degrees.

The Chidori killer group encountered, were extremely capable of taking care of themselves once alerted. Their sound ran must have been experts. On our second surface approach we were challenged at 3500 yards. We turned tail. At 3950 yards he illuminated us with search light and commenced firing simultaneously. We evaded by submergence. On the follow up approach at radar depth while he was after someone else, three torpedoes came from his direction and passed fairly close down our starboard side. These may possibly have been from the Redfish, for the Queenfish had fired across our bow a short time before. If the Redfish did not fire, the Chidori did. Chidori then dropped a string of charges on someone. Shortly after the charges, we fired with him on a steady course at 1500 yards. As our third torpedo was leaving the tube he practically spun on his heel and came for us. A nice pattern of depth charges bracketed us while at 340 feet. His sidekick then joined the Barb party. One stayed on our beam pinging with hand keying while the other came up from astern listening. Since the dropper was passing parallel to us and a bit to port we kept our course and speed knowing he would drop to port. He did. Charges were close and set at 250-300 feet. In the turbulence following we took off and lost them.

After our last attack on the surface we could not clear a Chidori escort 750 yards away, closing rapidly, without being sighted and rammed in the force 4 sea, so submerged, turned in a circle to the right to avoid the sinking ships and then cut across the stern of the formation. Many depth charges were dropped, all well astern.

Three lifeboats from the brand new freighter we sank on 31 August were equipped with black and yellow vertically striped sails.

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1. BOTH high pressure air compressors were damaged due to overheating. It was found that the cooling water overboard discharge valve disk had worked loose from the valve stem. Thus, the discharge pressure kept this valve closed allowing no cooling water to flow and increasing the pressure on the system. The third stage cooler of No. 1 compressor had to be replaced and the piston rings of all four stages on No. 2 compressor had to be renewed because of this fault.

2. Gyro-compass follow-up system failed due to faulty follow-up motor. A bearing had to be replaced which had been assembled incorrectly when the gyro compass was routed during refit.

3. Pit-Log control unit suffered damage due to aircraft bomb. The rudder's shaft sleeve of contactor arm lever snat was ruptured. This caused erratic operation due to salt water in the bearings. Rubber sleeve had to be renewed and unit re-adjusted.

4. The high pressure air piping to the main engine air starting flasks developed slight leaks. The leaks were probable caused by a very close aircraft bomb.

5. With the increased radar and alternating current equipment the I.C. motor-generators are continually overloaded. The I.C. motor generators, besides supplying all the regular I.C. and F.C. power had to continually supply power for the SJ radar. This entailed running both I.C. motor-generators whenever the S.J. radar was in use. It is recommended that an S.J. Radar motor-generator of sufficient capacity be installed to replace the present useless one and/or divide the I.C. switchboard into F.C. and I.C. buses and install two F.C. motor-generators.

6. Main vent gaskets for F.B.T. 4A split and had to be replaced at sea with hatch gasket cut-down due to the fact that ship had not been able to draw spare T shaped gaskets for vents.

7. Torpedo tube 3 vent gaskets blew out when tube was fired. Gasket was replaced.

8. Forward roller bearing on line shafting in bow plane gear box was ground up. Bearing could not be removed from shaft by boat at sea. This casualty was due either to misalignment or improper design for lubrication. Repairs accomplished by personnel at Midway.

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U.S.S. BARB
U.S.S. BARB = Report of Ninth War Patrol.

(M) RADAR (CONT)

The pulses appeared on the oscilloscope as modulated C.T. with a P.R.F. of approximately 250 per second. The pulse duration was 200 to 500 micro-seconds. There is no directivity to our antenna, so position of station is not known.

150 Mc.picked up at 1300(H) 6 August 1944. Lat. 22-37 N, Long. 122-29E. APR was searching from 30-320 megs every five minutes, otherwise steady on 310 Mc. From the first, the note was loud and the pips large. The pips were steady on us, gradually growing stronger for seven minutes. Then began a series of sweeps every 2 or 3 seconds. After half a dozen of these, the pips became steady again until we dived six minutes later. We dived when the OOD sighted 3 aircraft (apparently fighters) bearing 550° relative, 20,000 yds, 30 starboard angle, flying under the clouds. APR was clear on surfacing.

PIP indefinite, approximately 1000-1300 cycles per second. The pulse duration appeared to exceed one tenth the period.

Our SJ and SD were secured at the time. It is possible that the aircraft had not picked us up when we dived, although the steady echoes alternated by occasional sweeps, tend to refute this.

At 0150(H) 9 Sept. 1944, during approach, APR picked up continuous enemy radar at 151 Mc. We were submerged to 43 feet. The plane was observed to be a two engine bomber, screening the convoy. Probably due to his proximity, his radar was always visible on our screen, and as he flew close, it filled the screen. Due to the press of circumstances, no technical data was recorded. No second harmonic could be picked up at 310 megs.

250 Mc. 6 September, 1845(H) Lat. 20-26 N. Long. 122-39 E. APR was listening about 6 minutes on 310 Mc and 3 minutes on 150 Mc, making a band width (dial) search every 15 minutes. Nothing was picked up until 1845, when weak pips appeared at 250 Mc. These were steady on for 25 seconds, off for about 3 seconds and on again for 35 seconds. At 1850 the response was steady on, but too weak to give anything but occasional pips on the scope, came back to 1300T. Began APR search, dividing time between 310; 150, and 250 Mc.

At 1945(H) Lat. 22-22 N Long. 122-43 E, contact was again made at 250 Mc, being on for 45 seconds, then sweeps, which gradually died out.

All was quiet until 2019(H) when the station came on strongly for 20 seconds, made 3 quick sweeps, and stayed on for another 37 seconds, pips getting larger and larger until we dived. Upon surfacing, APR picked up sweeps about every 6 minutes for an hour to an hour and a half then sweep rate became 3 minutes. From 2300(H) on, signals were rapidly growing weaker. The last one to be heard was at 2325.

During this time the SD was not on.

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U.S.S. BARB
CONFIDENTIAL:
U.S.S. BARB - Report of Ninth War Patrol.

(M) RADAR (CONT)

The SJ was started and made regular sweeps from 1909 to 1919, then was put on a listening watch from 1919 to 2325 with one sweep every 5 minutes.

The coincidence of APR and SJ at 2325 means little since the APR was gradually fading out at one sweep every 5 minutes, and the SJ was transmitting one sweep every five minutes. This procedure was adopted as a result of our analysis of the Rips' tactics. After watching the pips come and go on the APR, it seemed that the plane detected our SJ and flew first one way and then another, seeking a course that would bring our radar in stronger. They would then fly along that course, sweeping back and forth with their radar until they picked up up. We heard those sweeps on the APR at 310, getting louder and louder, then suddenly the sweep would center on us and the plane would "zoom" in. Once he actually flew over the bridge at 100 feet, but two other times the SJ picked him up at 5600 and 6800 yds and we submerged.

His dry run indicated that sight contact was needed for accurate bombing. This may be accounted for by the long pulse duration, measured on the APR - Oscillograph combination, which would indicate their radar was ineffective inside of a thousand yds.

An APR log was started the evening of 7-September and the following are excerpts. The pulse repetition frequency was 1400 - 1500 per second.

Sept. 8 - 21-18 F, 122-16 E.
0000-0500 Regular sweeps of 5 to 30 seconds duration
1-5 minutes apart. The pulses were 10-15 minutes apart, but the majority were weak.

0510-1300 Submerged.
1900-1918 Occasional weak sweeps.
19-18-2040 No sweeps.
2040 Four light sweeps.
2040-2200 All clear.
2200-2343 Groups of 1,2, or 3 sweeps every 1 to 8 minutes; some very weak, some rather strong.

2345 Closer half an hour, then sweeps started again.

Sept. 8 - 19-41 N, 120-16 E.
0150 See entry under 150 Hc.
1902 Surfaced.
1902-2400 Groups of 1 to 5 sweeps, some weak and some strong, 3 to 5 seconds long, every 2 to 5 minutes.

Sept. 10 - 19-31 F, 121-02 E.
0000-0130 Sweeps every 2 to 5 minutes, 5 to 20 seconds duration.

0136 Following code came in, with apparent grouping.
This is only the latter portion of the transmission. (our posit. 19-31 F, 121-02 E.)
UE UE UE IEK - EK IT - E TIK. - EK IS K. BT
AUENPDTAGUABETUABT - RTCV 15TIT LOIC DLSH

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0200    Started sending IEK over and over.
: 0205    Signal and letters.
: 0210    Commenced sweeps of 3 to 15 seconds duration, 1-2 minutes apart.
: 0251    Sending signal and letters.
: 0257    Returned to sweeps.
: 0345-0500  No contact, all clear on APR.
: 0500    Submerged.
: 1530-1648  No contact on APR.
: 1648    Usual irregular sweeps until Sept. 12, 19-44 N., 116-05 E.
: 0345-1445  All clear, then at 1512    Swaps started again, etc.
: 1512    Swaps started again, etc.
: Sept. 18, 18-12 N., 115-44 E.
    Had sweeps off and on until noon, then none until 1500.
: 1500 of Sept. 19, Sweeps were very weak.
: Sept. 21, 20-36 N., 125-08 E.
: 0300-1700  All clear on APR.
: 1700-2400  Irregular, usual type sweeps.
: Sept. 22, 20-48 N., 150-07 E.
: 0000-1205  Irregular, usual type sweeps.
: 1205-1337  All clear.
: 1337    One weak sweep.
: 1852    Two weak sweeps.
: 1900-2400  Irregular, usual type sweeps.
: Sept. 23, 18-27 N., 104-35 E.
: 0000-0530  Usual - type sweeps.
: 0530-2120  No signal.
: 2122-2400  Usual signals, irregular strength.

310 Mic.
This frequency was encountered only at night, Enemy radar was reported making occasional weak sweeps on 510 Mic at 2200(N), 1 Sept. 1944, at 2300(E), APR operator reported a sweep every 75 seconds. The sweep was quite regular, of approximately one second duration, and was followed in two seconds by a weaker sweep. (Though non-conclusive, this test is the indication of lobe switching or two antennas. The absence of a leading weak sweep rules out side lobes.) In a few minutes, the sweep became medium strong and then faded, only to return 18 minutes later. It grew strong and in six or seven minutes had faded again. The third time the pips came in they were medium large to begin with and rapidly became larger. The radar was not sweeping, but was steady on.

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1859 (II), Surfaced.
2034 Reported 4 strong sweeps, then none until
2239 When two groups, a minute apart, of two sweeps
    each, duration of each sweep three seconds,
    were reported. Meanwhile APH had been guarding
    alternately 5100c and 250 lc.
Sept. 9. Could get nothing on 310 Mc during our approach
    nor the rest of the day, until 1900.
1500-1600 APR watch reported no contacts.
1900 Commenced nightly APR watch.
2047 Two weak sweeps, three seconds each.
Sept. 10. 2100 to 0130
    Occasional series of groups or single sweeps,
    usually 3 seconds per sweep. Some weak, some
    stronger.
Sept. 11. Only contact on 310 Mc before 2400.
2117
Sept. 12. 0000-0500 Four (4) widely spaced contacts on 510 Mc.
    All clear the rest of the time. Signals very
    weak. 111 clear until
1900 Then APR picked up 310 Mc very weakly. These
    became strong at
2203 The sweeps coming in pairs, about 3 seconds
    each, a few seconds apart. Then they faded,
    the last one coming in at
2257 Then all clear on 310 Mc until
Sept. 13. 0145-0240 Occasional weak sweeps.
0445 and 0522 Occasional sweeps.
Sept 14. During approach on TBS there was considerable
    faint response on 310 Mc. The sweeps would
    be steady for as long as two minutes at a time.
Sept. 15. 1850 Medium strength sweeps on 310 Mc.
1900-2150 All clear.
2150-0421 Sweeps in pairs or singly every few minutes.

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15, 17, 18. Clear most of the time. Occasional sweeps, but very weak.
Sept. 21. All clear from 0500-1800.

We have come to the following conclusions:
150 MC is definitely enemy air borne radar since planes were seen at times corresponding to the APR response.
510 MC is definitely enemy air borne. Then this frequency was first noted the visual observation of plane movements corresponds to the size of the pips on the scope. Attempts were made to establish this as a. in.ironic by tuning to 155 MC, but without success.
250 MC. Here there is much room for doubt.
(a) Land based Jap station seems unlikely since the response came in with variation in strength while we were lying at night.
(b) Jap air borne seems unlikely since the response came in at all times and in all kinds of weather.
(c) Jap ship borne is a possibility (submarine).
(d) Possibility that we picked up a sub-humorous of someone else's SJ. More evidence will be had if and when the intercepted message can be broken.

The APR was manned during all critical conditions, and when visibility was limited. It took some time to train the watch as to which responses were radar and which were due to local interference, motors, etc. One of the audio jacks was connected to the oscilloscope. This brought better results than the video jack.

(N) SOUND CONDITIONS:

August 26; 19-00 H., 116-50 E. Conditions very good for listening on JP-I sound equipment. Back ground noise low. SBT card showed sharp negative gradient below 150 feet.
August 31; 21-06 H., 121-04 E. During approach on target, listening contact first made at 5500 yards (QB sound equipment) during early daylight. Effective range decreased to 2500 yards late in daylight hours.
Attack was made with other submarines.
Heard torpedoes running fired by one of the other submarines, their hits, and breaking up of their target, as well as those of the B.R.B. SBT cards showed 6°/260 feet negative gradient.
JP-I and QB had no trouble in tracking target and following torpedo runs.

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8 Sept. 19-41.9 K. 121-00.2 E.
First listening contact (QB sound equipment) was on several escort vessels at 5000 yds. No trouble in keeping track of their positions during our approach and their subsequent attack. SBT card showed negative gradient of 6° por 300 ft. During other attacks, conditions in general were similar to those above, except on 16 Sept, 19-17 N, 116-27 E, when a negative gradient of 20° por 310 ft was encountered. Crews of the escort were heard, and heavy underwater explosions. Above 100 ft. water conditions seemed noisy. Below this depth, background noise decreased. In contrast to it's excellent performance last patrol, the JP was a disappointment. It never outdistanced the QB.

(0) DENSITY LAYERS.

Negative gradients were encountered throughout the patrol. SBT records are tabulated below, the cards are being forwarded to the hydrographic office. The depths noted are those of the thermal unit which is located 25° above the keel.

| Date       | Position | Depth |
|||-------|
| 14 Aug.   | 24-08 N. | 8400 |
| 22-50 N.  | 157-14 E. | 8400 |
| 19-00 N.  | 116-30 E. | 8400 |
| 21-05 N.  | 121-04 E. | 8400 |
| 19-58 N.  | 120-53 E. | 8400 |
| 19-42 N.  | 121-00 E. | 8400 |
| 19-42 N.  | 121-00 E. | 8400 |
| 19-47 N.  | 120-30 E. | 8400 |

FULL-FILED

| Date       | Position | Depth |
|||-------|
| 8 Sept.   | 1730     | 8400 |
| 8 Sept.   | 2300     | 8400 |
| 9 Sept.   | 0300     | 8400 |
| 10 Sept.  | 0515     | 8400 |

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U.S.S. B.L.B.
U.S.S. B.L.B. - Report of Ninth Patrol.

(0) SOUND CONDITIONS (CONT)

| Date       | Position | Remarks                                                                 |
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| 11 Sept.  | 20-54 N. | 84° isotherm to 120°                                                      |
| 12 Sept.  | 20-02 E. | 34° to 60°, 81° at 90°, 30° at 120°.                                         |
| 13 Sept.  | 20-32 N. | 84° at surface, isoballast to 76° at 350°.                                    |
| 14 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 15 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 16 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 17 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 18 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 19 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 20 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 21 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 22 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 23 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 24 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 25 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 26 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 27 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 28 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 29 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 30 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 31 Sept.  | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 1 Oct.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 2 Oct.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 3 Oct.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
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| 5 Oct.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 6 Oct.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
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| 9 Oct.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 10 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 11 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 12 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 13 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 14 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 15 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 16 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 17 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 18 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 19 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
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| 21 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 22 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
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| 26 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 27 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
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| 30 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 31 Oct.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 1 Nov.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 2 Nov.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 3 Nov.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 4 Nov.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 5 Nov.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 6 Nov.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 7 Nov.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 8 Nov.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 9 Nov.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 10 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 11 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 12 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
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| 14 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 15 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 16 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 17 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 18 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 19 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 20 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 21 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 22 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 23 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 24 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 25 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 26 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 27 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 28 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 29 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 30 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 31 Nov.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 1 Dec.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 2 Dec.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 3 Dec.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 4 Dec.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 5 Dec.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 6 Dec.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 7 Dec.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 8 Dec.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 9 Dec.    | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 10 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 11 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 12 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 13 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 14 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 15 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 16 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 17 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 18 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 19 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 20 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 21 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 22 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 23 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 24 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 25 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 26 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63° at 260°.                                         |
| 27 Dec.   | 19-17 N. | 84° to 40°, 81° at 110°, 63

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U.S.S. BARB
U.S.S. BARB - Report of Ninth-Vert Patrol

(R) HILLS STEAMED - FUEL USED.

Pearl to Midway
Midway to 11-Dog
In Area
11-Dog to Saipan
Saipan to Majuro

Total
14,960

Gals.
16,555
25,350
53,655
18,435
23,974
142,359

(S) DURATION:
Days enroute to area
Days in area
Days enroute to base
Days submerged

(T) FLAGS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING AT SAIPAN

Torpedoes
3
Fuel
18,500
Provisions
30
Personnel Factor
30

Limiting factor this patrol --- Rescue of survivors.

(U) RELIEFS:
1. It was a pleasure to be a member of a well integrated wolf pack, under the Command of Captain E.K. Swinburne. Unfortunately the TUNNY was bombed out early, leaving the QUENCHFISH and ourselves. The QUENCHFISH proved a splendid partner, worked in harmony, and left nothing to be desired in cooperation. My appreciation is extended to Donk's Devils who cooperated closely during our short period with them.

2. Suggestions for Training:
   (a) Submarine vs. submarine - In view of an anticipated developments in submarines. Target submarine at periscope depth making approach. Other submarine on surface, upon sighting periscope, turns away, clears, then dives to 150 feet, searches for and tracks target using all means available until a firing position is obtained. Let's make it unprofitable for the Japs to employ midget or other submarines as an anti-submarine measure.
   (b) Single targets - relegate to the attack teacher, unless C.O. expressly desires one.
   (c) Screens - increase number of screens to four, preferably for day and night training. Utilize any type of spitkit for screens. FCIs, retrievers, MTB's etc.

— page 277 —
1. The ninth patrol of the U.S.S. BARB was conducted in the general area of Luzon Straits and the South China Sea. The BARB was part of a coordinated attack group consisting of the BARB, TUNNY and QUEENFISH under command of Captain E. R. SWINBURNE, U.S.N. The patrol was of 63 days duration, 30 days of which were spent in the area.

2. Excellent area coverage was rewarded with 5 contacts worthy of torpedo fire and 1 sampan gun target, all of which were attacked with the following results:

(a) In the early morning of 31 August after a five hour chase of a convoy, BARB fired three torpedoes at an overlapping target consisting of a large freighter and a medium tanker. Two hits were observed in the freighter which was observed to sink. One hit was timed in the tanker.

SUNK: 1 large AK (EU) 7,500 tons
DAMAGED: 1 medium AO (EU) 5,000 tons

(b) Later in the day of 31 August after a persistent submarged approach, BARB fired three torpedoes at a small freighter for three hits. Target was observed to break in two and sink.

SUNK: 1 small AK (EU) 2,000 tons

(c) On night of 9 September, BARB's effort to attack a convoy was frustrated by persistent night flying planes. She fired 3 torpedoes at a Chidori Class T.B. or a subchaser which was acting as a screen and missed.

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1.5" x 2.5" (3.81 x 6.35 cm)
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3.5" x 4.5" (8.89 x 11.43 cm)
4.5" x 5.5" (11.43 x 14.03 cm)
5.5" x 6.5" (14.03 x 16.51 cm)
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4. Strong anti submarine measures including many night flying planes were encountered.

5. The unremitting effort to solve the problem posed by night flying planes is noted and the results should prove valuable to the combat intelligence section.

6. The BARR was in fair material condition and all defects except the unsatisfactory I.C. motor generator condition will be remedied in a normal refit period. The S.J. motor generator will be thoroughly overhauled and load tested in an attempt to make it perform its functions and thus partially relieve the I.C. motor generator problem.

7. The health and morale of the officers and men was excellent. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew are congratulated on this extremely agressive and successful patrol.

ST. NILEY P. HOSLEY

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5-22/AL6-3
Serial: 051
CONFIDENTIAL

SECOND ENDORSEMENT:
USS B.R.B. report of war patrol No. 9 dated 3 Oct. 1944.

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

Subject: U.S.S. B.R.B. (SS220) - report of Ninth War Patrol - comments on.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of Commander Submarine Division TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE.

2. During this eventful patrol B.R.B. watched TUNNY being bombed twice and was herself bombed five times. The Japs are dropping them very close.

3. B.R.B.'s reporting of night search plane tactics is excellent and the thorough and complete remarks under sections (J) and (M) are considered to have great value. Section (U) contains some training suggestions which are worthy of development.

4. The reception in the Marianas of voice transmissions from the Pearl area as described on page 53 is of interest.

5. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew are heartily congratulated on another very aggressive and excellent patrol. The same hearty congratulations are extended to the commander of the Coordinated Attack Group, Captain E.R. Swinburne, on the damage inflicted on the enemy by the group.

Copy to:
ComSubDiv 221.
CO BARB

W.J. SUITS.

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1. SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
   - Serial: 02281
   - Confidential: Yes
   - Date: 18 October 1944
   - This report will be destroyed prior to entering patrol area.

: 2. The ninth 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. BARB (SS220) - Report of Ninth War Patrol.
   - 1. The ninth war patrol of the BARB was conducted in the Luzon Straits Area. The BARB along with the U.S.S. TUNNY (SS282) and the U.S.S. QUEENFISH (SS393) formed an attack group with Captain E. R. Swinburne, U.S. Navy, as group commander.
   - 2. This patrol is a continuation of the illustrious record of the BARB. In addition to the aggressive torpedo and gun attacks, which resulted in severe damage to the enemy, the BARB had the honor of rescuing fourteen Australian and British survivors from a Japanese ship which was sunk while transporting them from Singapore to the Empire.
   - 3. The detailed and well considered comment on enemy anti-submarine measures and radar are noted, and will receive full consideration.
   - 4. This patrol is designated as "Successful" for Combat Insignia Award.
   - 5. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congratulates the commanding officer, officers, and crew for this outstanding patrol. The spirit, determination, and coolness displayed, along with the tender care given the rescued nationals of our Allies, are in keeping with the splendid record already established by the BARB. The BARB is credited with having inflicted the following damage upon the enemy during this patrol:

| S U N K | 1 - Sampan | 50 tons (Gun Attack No. 1) |
||||
| 1 - Large AK (EU) | 7,500 tons (Attack No. 1) |
| 1 - Small AK (EU) | 2,000 tons (Attack No. 2) |
| 1 - Large AO (ITUKUSIMA Type) (EC) | 10,000 tons (Attack No. 6) |
| 1 - CVE (OTAKA Class) (EC) | 22,500 tons (Attack No. 7) |
| TOTAL SUNK | 42,050 tons | EXTRA - ORIGINAL |
| 1 - CVE (OTAKA Class) (EC) | 22,500 tons (Attack No. 7) |
| 1 - CVE (OTAKA Class) (EC) | 22,500 tons (Attack No.

— page 282 —
1 - Medium A0 (EU) 5,000 tons (Attack No. 1)
TOTAL SUNK & DAMAGED 47,050 tons

C. A. LOCKWOOD, JR.

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete Copies)
Cominch (7)
CNO (5)
Cinepac (6)
Intel.Cen.Pac.Ocean Areas (1)
Comservpac (1)
Cinclant (1)
Consubslant (8)
S/M School, NL (2)
Subase, PH (1)
Comsopac (1)
Comsowespace (1)
Consubsowespace (2)
CTF 72 (2)
Comorpac (1)
Consubspace (40)
SUB.D, MI (2)
ConsubspaceSubordcom (3)
All Squadron and Division Commanders, Pacific (2)
Substrainpac (2)
All Submarines, Pacific (1)

E. J. Auer,
Flag Secretary.

— page 284 —
152 Copy
DECLASSIFIED - DOD DR. 520.4
of 27 Sep 58
BY 97C
BATE
U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
File: SS220/A16
Serial: 016
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
25 November 1944

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-ONE.
       (2) Commander Submarine Squadron SIX.
       (3) Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. BARB - Report of Tenth War Patrol.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
       (B) Track Chart (ConsubPac only).

1. Enclosure (...) covering the tenth war patrol of this vessel conducted in the USS CHINA SU after the west coast of KUSHU during the period 27 October 1944 to 25 November 1944, is forwarded herewith.

B. B. FLUCKY.

99328

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U.S.S. BARB (SS220)

U.S.S. BARB - Report of Tenth War Patrol.

(A) PROLOGUE

Arrived Majuro on 5 October 1944 from Ninth War Patrol. Received an excellent refit from U.S.S. Gilmore and Submarine Division 221 relief crew. With the limited facilities available, training was thoroughly conducted, ably planned, and well coordinated. Convoy College was held on the beach, and night and day convoy exercises were held using everything that had a pair of oars. Readiness for sea October 27th. Transferred two officers. Received two new submarine school graduates.

(B) NARRATIVE

Oct. 27
0753(H) Departed Majuro enroute SAIPAN in company with QUENFISH, PICUDA and U.S.S. CREIMER (Escort) in accordance with CombatTask for 17 Operation Order No. 355-44, conducting daily dives, schools and drills. Group commander, Commanding Officer QUEENFISH.

Nov. 1
0838(I) Arrived SAIPAN. Hoorred to U.S.S. Holland. Services were excellent.

Nov. 2
0821(I) Departed SAIPAN enroute area. Group Commander has divided area into three parts for individual submarine rotating patrol until suitable convoy is encountered, at which time coordinaed attack group will form.

(All times ITEM unless otherwise noted)

Nov. 4
1054 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #1. Sighted plane distant 10 miles. Dived. Surfaced.

1124 Nov. 5
0617 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #2. Sighted plane at 15 miles. Did not dive.

Nov. 6
0716 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #3. Sighted NAVIS at 12 miles, during training dive.

0751 Surfaced.

0935 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #4. Sighted plane at 10 miles. Dived.

0946 Surfaced.

1700 Sighted YAKU SHIMA.

1727 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #5. Sighted NAVIS at 8 miles. Dived.

1739 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #6. SD contact at 31 miles.

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U.S.S. BARB (SS220)
Nov. 6 (Cont'd)
1745    Surfaced. Entered area.
2000    Made passage of TOKARA STRAIT. APR signals at 147 and 152 megacycles evidently from YAKU SHIMA and KUSAKAKI SHIMA. Using own SJ on 5 minute sweeps. Rounded YAKU SHIMA and KUCHINOBARU at 4 miles.
2325    Avoided lighted sampan between KURO SHIMA and YU ZI.
Nov. 7    Patrolling down west coast of KOSAKI RETTO. No APR signals noted.
0613    Submerged at 100 fathom curve for patrol of traffic routes south of TACASAKI and SASBO and routes through KOSAKI STRAITS.
0920    Sighted crab trawler.
1126    Sighted sampan.
1421    Sighted motor whale boat.
1828    Surfaced. Commenced patrolling southwestern approaches to TACASAKI and SASBO. Encountered an extended patrol line of about 60 small craft stationed about 3 mile apart from a point 10 miles south of NOJO SAI to KARA SHIMA. Believe their use precludes the possibility of any extensive minefields on the southeastern approaches.

Nov. 8
0015    Master gyro follow up system out of commission. An old headache.
0615    Submerged, 2 miles off the Naval Air Station harbor at TOMIYON on FUKAI SHIMA for patrol. Covering harbor and coastal traffic routes between O SHIMA and FUKAI SHIMA.
1532    Surfaced in a heavy rain squall off the lookout station on the point.
1545    Rainsquall lifted leaving us naked. Decided to remain on surface and if spotted in this position to accept it, inasmuch as this section seems devoid of traffic, no sizable patrol boat could reach us before dark, traffic might be shifted to northern approaches to SASBO, and we plan to patrol the northern approaches for next two days. Headed south until dark.
1900    APR signals very strong at 94 meg with two distinct type pulses. Later we swung ship to determine position of Jap radar using the directivity of the APR antenna. Results showed the rectangular pulse signal to be from DAIJO GUNTO and the reverse sawtooth pulse signal to from OSE SAKI on FUKAI SHIMA.

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1. USS. BMF. (SS220)
2. U.S.S. BMF. - Report of Tenth War Patrol.
3. SURFACE patrolling across western routes to northern approach to SASEBO.
4. Sighted masts with small angle on the bow.
5. Divested. Commenced approach.
6. Identified craft as a 250 ton patrol trawler(57) with radio antenna. Armament consisted of a 2 inch gun forward, a 20mm on top of bridge and depth charges aft. Too rough for a quick battle surface sinking and did not want to give him a chance to disclose our position by an extended gun battle. Secured approach.
7. SURFACED.
8. HIRCRPT CONTACT #7. Sighted 2 planes at 8 miles. Divested.
9. HIRCRPT CONTACT #8. Sighted 2 RUFEI's through periscope at three miles heading in same direction as previous planes.
10. SURFACED.
11. HIRCRPT CONTACT #9. Sighted KATE at 7 miles. Divested. Routined torpedoes.
12. SURFACED.
13. Observed searchlight drill on HIRADO STIMA. Commenced patrolling southern TSUSHIMA STRILL (HIGASHI SUIDO) and northern approach to SASEBO, jointly.
14. SIGHTED KOSHIKI light at channel entrance. Characteristics normal.

Nov. 10
0245
SHIP CONTACT #1. Sd contact at 22000 yds. A single large ship speeding along the coast towards the northern approach to SASEBO. Channel entrance lights, previously off, were now lighted. Went to full speed to catch him before he turned into channel. Named battle stations. Visibility excellent in quarter moonlight. Ficked up target visually at 17000 yds. Target slowed to 12 kts as he approached entrance, zigzagging.
0327
Submerged at 4700 yds for radar periscope attack. Set up for 60° port track when target turned away putting us on a 120° port track.
0334-30
TORPADO ATTACK #1(A). Fired tubes 4,5,6 with 20° left gyros, track 120° port, range 2500 yds. Spread from aft forward.
0335
Target zigged 40° towards.
0337-10
One hit timed and observed midway between funnel and stern.
0337-20
Second hit timed and observed just aft of stack under passenger superstructure. Ship took a 30° list, commenced settling aft, and stopped. First torpedo must have missed astern, indicating a higher target speed.

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1. U.S.S. BAR (SS220)
2. U.S.S. BAR = Report of Tenth War Patrol.
3. Nov. 10 (Cont'd)
4. 0607
5. 1624
6. 1726
7. 1805
8. 1825
9. 1829
10. 2003
11. 2213
12. 0500
13. 0709
14. 0728
15. 0752
16. 0744
17. 0753
18. 0831
19. 0839
20. 0917
21. 0923
22. 0924

U.S.S. BAR (SS220)
The follow up system of the master gyro is energized. One man calls off own ships course from the auxiliary mark 9 gyro every half degree. Another man inserts this course manually into the own course dial of the follow up head on the master gyro. Thus the TDC and all repeaters can be used during an approach. This method provides an accuracy of 1/4° without the incorrect confusion of the standard "no compass" approach.
Submerged to patrol strait south of TSUSHIMI. Distant depth charges commenced and continued throughout the day, many heavy salvos of 10-16 charges being dropped. Depth charge expendiature - over 200. Face sawing, for the Hari Kari on the front doorstep.
...INCRIFT CONTACT 1/10. Sighted MVIS at 4 miles.
Sighted several sampens.
Distant depth charging ceased. To our knowledge this extensive depth charging was equalled only by that following the two wolfpeck circus south of Formosa August 31, 1944.
Surfaced. Proceeding to lifeguard station via roundabout route along the NORTH coast.
...voided group of lighted sampens.
Commenced passing through and avoiding a group of darkened sampens between H.KU TO and SEARI TO.
Sighted H.KU TO light. Characteristics normal. Completed message of sampen area.

For. 11
On route life guard station.
On lifeguard station.
...INCRIFT CONTACT 1/11. Sighted K.TM at 7 miles. Dived.
Surfaced.
...INCRIFT CONTACT 1/12. Sighted RUFF at 6 miles. Dived.
Surfaced.
...INCRIFT CONTACT 1/13. Sighted plane at 10 miles. Slowed and kept storm towards. Did not dive.
...INCRIFT CONTACT 1/14. Sighted RUFF at 10 miles. Dived.
Surfaced.
Sighted group of black smoke columns on horizon. Not ships. Heerd scries of explosions. Somebody bombing what?
...INCRIFT CONTACT 1/15. Sighted RUFF at 8 miles. Kept bow at plane. Did not dive.
...INCRIFT CONTACT 1/16. Sighted 2 K.T.M at 7 miles. Did not dive.

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0930
...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #17. Sighted 4 K.T.S. low have too many planes to keep track of. Div'd.
0948 ...t 48 feet. Commenced using SD.
0950 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #18. SD contact at 13 miles, moving in.
0952 Sighted plane at 9 miles through periscope.
0955 Plane cleared area. SD depth.
0958 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #19. SD contact at 5 miles.
0959 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #20. SD contact on another plane at 10 miles.
1003 Surfaced. Using SD.
1011 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #21. SD contact at 18 miles. Did not dive.
1013 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CO.T. CT #22. Sighted another plane (RUF) at 7 miles.
1014 RUFE heading in. Div'd.
1022 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CO.T. CT #23. SD contact on plane at 4 miles.
1023 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CO.T. CT #24. SD contact on another plane at 9 miles.
1024 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #25. SD contact on another plane at 10 miles.
1024 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #26. SD contact on another plane at 12 miles.
1024 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #27. SD contact on another plane at 3 miles.
1025 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #28. SD contact on another plane at 5 miles.
1025 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #29. SD contact on another plane at 9 miles.
1025 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #30. SD contact on another plane at 13 miles.
1025 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #31. SD contact on another plane at 17 miles. The SD screen now looked like a pin cushion. No planes answered IFF at IFF depth. ...ll planes quickly passed off the screen. Evidently hot pursuit.
1051 Surfaced.
1036 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #32. SD contact. 6 miles. No I.F.F. Hot sighted. Did not dive.
1038 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #33. Sighted RUFE at 7 miles. Did not dive in view of strike. These Japs must see us, but are more concerned with the strike.
1039 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #34. SD contact at 11 miles. No I.F.F.
1040 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #35. SD contact at 10 miles. No I.F.F.
1042 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #36. SD contact at 13 miles. No I.F.F.
1046 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #37. SD contact at 19 miles. No I.F.F.
1047 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #38. SD contact, 3' planes, at 17 miles. No I.F.F.
1048 ...I.R.C.R.F.T CONT. CT #39. SD contact at 15 miles. No I.F.F.

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1049 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #40. SD contact at 15 miles. No I.F.F.
: 1050 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #41. SD contact at 8 miles. No I.F.F.
: 1051 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #42. SD contact at 14 miles. No I.F.F.
: 1052 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #43. Sight and SD contact on B-29.
: 1053 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #44. Sight and SD contact on B-29. I.F.F.
: 1054 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #45. Sight and SD contact on B-29. I.F.F.
: 1055 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #46. Sight and SD contact on B-29. I.F.F.
: 1056 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #47. Sight and SD contact on B-29 at 10 miles.
: 1103 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #49. SD contact at 4 miles. No I.F.F.
: 1106 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #50. SD contact 8 miles. No I.F.F.
: 1107 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #51. SD contact at 16 miles. No I.F.F.
: 1108 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #52. SD contact at 14 miles. No I.F.F.
: 1109 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #53. SD contact at 17 miles. No I.F.F.
: 1112 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #54. SD contact at 17 miles. No I.F.F.
: 1409 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #56. Sighted K.T. at 7 miles. Did not dive.
: 1413 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #57. SD contact at 14 miles. No I.F.F.
: 1500 Life guard duty completed. However kept frequencies manned till 1830 for possible downed planes.
: 1505 Received word of downed plane, 170 miles distant.
: 1506 Received word from GUERNSEY FISH of convoy she contacted at 0900 forty miles south of us, heading on course 260°, the same general direction as downed plane. Decided to combine mission of mercy with mission of murder. We are now 70 miles behind convoy. Bent on 4 engines and poured on the coal.
: 1507 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #58. Sighted KATE at 11 miles. Did not dive.
: 1559 AIRCRAFT CONTACT #59. Sighted MLL at 4 miles coming out of clouds. Dived. Turned left.
: 1542 One bomb, very close on a torpedo boat. A cork flier. Only damage was broken tube in SJ radar, and a few broken light bulbs. Vent deep. Can't afford to stay down too long if we hope to catch convoy. Swept up cork and at 'Surfaced.
: 1643 Passed a sampan at 4000 yds. We haven't time to avoid and he does not have radio.
: 1158** AIRCRAFT CONTACT #55. SD contact 7 miles. To I.F.F.

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2255
U.S.S. BAR (SS220)
Nov. 11 (Cont'd)
2255
SHIP CONTACT #2. SJ contact at 13000 yds. Convoy of 11 ships and 4 escorts. Seas are now force 6. Commenced end around to starboard. Base course 195°T. This appears to be a different convoy from that of QUENCHISH. Sent Contact Report to all area submarines. Learned battle stations.

: 2352
Nov. 12
Visibility poor. Sight convoy at about 10000 yds. Station keeping between columns and in columns very ragged. Convoy in 3 columns. Starboard column 3 ships. Center column 4 ships. Port column 4 ships, the last of which straggled between center and port columns. One escort was well ahead, one astern, one on port bow and one on starboard flank. Sea was from starboard with waves fifteen feet high.

: 0120
Commenced no compass approach. Ship surf boarded into convoy. Running down the mountainous seas we left a path of foam abreast of us 100 yds to each side. Planned to attack on starboard bow, aft of lead escort and ahead of starboard flank: escort firing 2 bow tubes at each of 3 ships and then swing right with the seas and fire 2 stern tubes at each of 2 ships.

: 0130
Commenced attack. Convoy formation keeping was so poor that targets were designated and redesigned twice before finally telling TTP operator to pick any suitable target. .scort on starboard quarter picked this time to start easing up along the formation putting himself on a collision course with 'us, forcing us to accept larger ranges.

: 0140
TORPEDO ATTACK #2(A). Fired tubes 5 and 6 at a large AK. Target speed 9 kts, track 82 starboard, range 2700 yds, gyros 10° left. All torpedoes set on 8 feet, firing across the sea.

: 0141
NORPEDO ATTACK #2(3). Fired tubes 3 and 4 at a medium AK track 90 starboard, range 3240 yds, gyros 8° left.

: 0142
TORPEDO ATTACK #2(C). Fired tubes 1 and 2 at a medium AK. Track 75 starboard, range 250 yds, gyros 25° left.

: 0143
One hit in large AK, observed. Swinging right for stern tubes.

: 0144
One in medium AK, observed.

: 0145
One hit in medium AK, observed.
Saw one medium AK with a 30° dive angle heading for the bottom. Large AK now had his bow nearly under with his stern high. Other medium AK not observed. Convoy now became melee. Lead escort dropped back alongside large AK leading center column. This AK zigged sharply right so crossed ahead of her and the escort at a range of 800 yds. Waited for completion of her zig which was a 90° right zig and when she had steadied down at

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0153
TORPEDO ATTACK # 2(D). Fired tubes 7 and 8. Range 2300 yds, track 90° port, gyros 3 right.
0155 - One hit observed in after hold. Radar operator and Executive Officer at PPI now reported pips disappearing from scroun. Looked around for a suitable target for last 2 tubes, but scene was one of utter confusion. Could not find a target which had settled down. PCO suggested that it was high time for the remainder of the convoy to fall out and fall in again. Secured tubes 9 and 10 and hauled out on port bow of convoy for reload and observation.
Watched the last large AK which we had hit. She slowed down but did not sink. Convoy slowed to 7.5 knots. C.O., P.C.O., and Executive Officer all took a careful radar check on the remainder of the convoy. There were definitely only 3 ships left. Three were sunk. This was substantiated by a visual count of 8 ships left in the convoy after moonsrise. There were no cripples or stragglers left behind.
Completed a difficult reload. Now about 15 minutes before moonsrise, so took position on starboard bow of convoy for a night submerged-periscope attack. Was positive we would be unable to control ship at radar depth. Consequently determined to get convoy speed prior to submergence and make attack using periscope bearings, estimated angle on bow end estimated range, firing with near zero gyro angles. Moon was less than a quarter on the wave, clear sky overhead, a low rim of clouds forming to the east.
Submerged. Depth control was next to impossible. At 2/6 speed ship oscillated violently between 60 and 80 feet. Visibility which had been fair on the surface after moonsrise was now very poor due to spindrift. A feature I had not counted on. Kept periscope up continually and even at 75 feet was able to see part of the time in the wave troughs.
Commenced attack on a medium to large AK. We were cutting across convoy from starboard to port. Angle on bow zero. We would make stern tube attack on port track.
Made ready tubes 8,9 and 10.
Target zigged to his right, swung periscope to another target being unable to spot any slackening of her zig, and at
Sighted a small AK, angle on bow 10 starboard, range estimated at 400 yds. Went to standard speed to cross ahead. She had not yet zigged to her right. This would be a very close shot, but am certain we can make it.

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0411
U.S.S. B.R.P. - Report of Tenth War Patrol.
Nov. 12 (Cont'd)
0411
Crossed ahead of target at estimated range of 200 yds.
We are on a 120 port track. Target must zig. Then
angle on the bow was 20° port, target zigged 50° away.
Could not see anything but the funnel in high power.
In low power could not even see all of target. Swing
scope back and forth to obtain a retention of vision
picture of the angle on the bow. In doing so noticed
a medium .1K overlapping ahead. Gave TDC an angle on the
bow. Estimated range at 150 yds (actually 137 yds), but
not to alarm or confuse the fire control party told
TDC to use 500 yds, a range he could insert without
running up against the stops. We are on a 150°
port track, so torpedoes should have time to arm.
Things are happening very fast now! The periscope
is trained on the funnel continually with the assistant
approach officer calling out bearings as fast as he
can. Can hear TDC operator muttering "she must be
a lot closer". A whale of a lot closer, but we
control the situation. In old headline flashed through
my mind of an allied sub firing at the suicide range
of 2000 yds - what a joke. Gyros are racing towards
zero. We can't miss. Sound operator unable to
obtain a ping range. We couldn't use it anyway.

0412-00
TORPEDO .1TACK #5. Fired tube #8.
0412-10
Fired tube #7.
0412-20
Fired tube #10.
0412-24
First torpedo hit in forward hold end target blew up
in my face, literally disintegrating. This
explosion was terrific. The engine room, not re-
lizing that a torpedo could hit within 4 seconds
of firing the third torpedo, immediately reported
that a depth charge had blown off our after super-
structure. The sound man reported the target was so
close he could hear water rushing into her hull.
Parts of the target communicated falling on top of us,
drumming on the superstructure.

0413-09
.another hit. Lucky one undoubtedly in the mid
.1K overlapping from one of the two torpedoes which
missed ahead. The first explosion had forced us
down so that periscope was now ducked. Sound re-
ported high speed screws approaching. Breaking up
noises were heard throughout the ship from the close
target, followed within a minute by a crunching
thud below to be the target hitting bottom.
Depth of water 204 feet - ordered 130 feet.

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0415
Breaking up noises from medium AK commenced. This was a separate and distinct set of noises. However inasmuch as we were held down by 2 escorts and unable to surface for a radar or visual check of ships remaining, this is classed as probably sunk.
0418
Rigged ship for depth charge and silent running.
0421
At 185 feet and sinking slowly unable to maintain depth at 100 rpm and a 3° up angle. Rigged in the sound head. An increase of the bathymetrograph shows isotherm. An increase of speed will surely bring the escorts. We must blow! By blowing caught her at 190 feet. The escorts also caught us. Slowed to 80 rpm to eliminate motor whine. Sorews of one escort could be heard through the hull above us. A hush descended on all hands. Escort has shifted to short scale pinging. Commenced evasive turn.
0424
Lowered sound head. The escorts have us sandwiched. We are making a doctrine evasion by slowly turning up sea and up wind. It is impossible to keep bow or stern at escorts when caught between. Pings are ringing off our sides.
0429
One escort is starting his run. Ordered full left rudder. He will pass to starboard.
0430
First depth charge. Could hear charge hit water. Estimate charge was set at 100-15 feet. Close.
0431
Depth charge. Close to starboard and at our depth. Several additional splashes were heard, but charged must have been set two deep and hit bottom without going off.
0432
Escorts stopped. Stand by! Heard two side troopers go off, followed by two splashes about 15 seconds later two close depth charges as term.
0433
Long scale pinging. Escorts have lost us.
0438
Sorews heard through hull, close overhead. Still long scale pinging.
0443
Heard a pitter patter of splashes on the surface, followed by a close small explosion. Hedge fog?
** 0450
Sono Bomb?
0450
Escorts apparently shoved off.
0540
Surfaced. Sky now overcast. Sea still force 6. Found one grating strip ripped out of deck aft. SJ interference, probably PETO. She had received our initial and amplifying contact reports. Convoy was now 17000 yds. Dawn in half an hour. An extended end around would be impracticable for we are already deep in the Urchins' area and too little time for another surface attack.
0444 **
Another patter of splashes, followed by three close explosions, we are 15 feet off the bottom.

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0651
1400
1740
2300
Nov. 13.
1004
1053
1115
1145
1151
1433
1657
1900
0700
0741
0747
0751

U.S.S. BARB - Report of Tenth War Patrol.
Nov. 12 (Cont'd)
Decided to leave rest of convoy to the Urchins. Saw a beautiful tower of an explosion from one ship when PETO attacked and felt. One other hit.
Submerged for the morning.
Surfaced. Commenced search for downed aviator.
Other subs will be searching to southwest, so searched southeast sector.
Sighted PETO surfacing at 6500 yds. She informed us that there were 7 ships and 1 escort remaining prior to her attack. Believe she may have been mistaken at least one other escort for ship in the poor visibility prior to dawn. The two escorts working us over had rejoined the convoy before she attacked.
Radar rendezvous with QUERFISH. Secured search for aviator and set course for area SHEP, the western part of area 9.

Surface patrolling southeast of QUERFISH IS.
AIRCRAFT CONTACT #60. Sighted RUFE at 10 miles. Dived.
Surfaced.
AIRCRAFT CONTACT #61. Sighted 2 KATES at 6 miles. Dived.
Surfaced.
AIRCRAFT CONTACT #62. SD contact at 6 miles. Dived.
Decided to remain submerged for possibility of convoy coming through.
AIRCRAFT CONTACT #63. Sighted NAVIS at 8 miles.
Surfaced. No evidence of traffic.
Received word that convoy heading in this direction had returned to port.

Surface patrolling northeast of QUERFISH. Heavy overcast and drizzle. Looked like the morning would be ideal for a gun shoot, so headed north off KTO towards RESCUE where we had previously spotted a schooner route between there and TSUSHI.
SHIP CONTACT #5. Sighted 2 Jap schooners similiar to ones pictured in NII Bulletins. Estimate to be 100 tonsvessels. Course westerly. Close.
Hannod battle stations - guns.
Lookout spotted a plane heading in. It just couldn't be, not at such a critical time. CO finally found reported plane and identified as a bird.
Nearest schooner turned towards to ram us. Real courage. However his manoeuvre opened the way for a golden opportunity to make a simultaneous double attack firing port and starboard broadsides. Knew the crew would enjoy this, so easily slipped in between and at

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0754
GUN ATTACK #1 (A,B). Commenced fire with 40 MM on target I bearing 080 relative, range 1000 yds. Commenced fire with four inch on target B bearing 300 relative, range 1800 yds. Fired 40 rounds of 40 mm for 22 hits and 15 rounds of 4" for 10 hits. Enemy personnel were quickly obliterated. One officer reported dummy torpedo guns mounted aft in both schooners. A nice show with sails, masts, and rigging toppling, and planking end siding flying through the air. Target B was completely destroyed, but 40 mm fire on target A did not effect complete destruction, so reversed course and commenced fire with 4 inch on target A bearing 270 relative, range 850 yds. Fired 7 rounds for 6 hits. Target A destroyed.

0806
0808
0821
0829
0332
0834
1651
1728
1843
Nov. 15
0027
0632
0724
0813
0933
0956
1021
1120
1121
1139

Scurred from battle stations, distant 6 miles. Closed. Named battle stations - guns.

GUN ATTACK #1(C). Commenced fire with 4 inch on target C bearing 290 relative, range 1200 yds. Fired 3 rounds for 7 hits.

Commenced fire with 40 mm on target C bearing 270 relative, range 600 yds. Fired 50 rounds for 52 hits.

Target C destroyed. Scoured from battle stations. With K.NJO G.N now 7000 yds away, decided to clear area, certain that we had been sighted.

Suicided on possible SD contact at 3 miles. Heard 6 distant explosions. Commenced high periscope searches.

Surfaced.

Rader contact at 2950 yds. Must be a spitkit. Avoided. Shortly thereafter, noted peculiar interference from that bearing on our SJ scopes. This may have been a small enemy submarine. The night is black.

Commenced surface patrol southeast of QUELP.IT IS. ICR.IT CONTACT #64. Sighted single engine plane at 7 miles. Dived.

Surfaced.

ICR.IT CONTACT #65. Sighted KITE at 12 miles. Dived.

Surfaced.

ICR.IT CONTACT #66. Sighted S.LILY at 12 miles. Dived. Watched plane through scopo.

Surfaced.

I.CR.IT CONTACT #67. Sighted KITE at 10 miles. Dived.

ICR.IT CONTACT #63. Sighted a fighter through periscope.

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2309
Changed course to 330°T. Rough estimate of zig plan appears to be 000, 030, 000, 050, 000 etc., legs 5-7 minutes.
2314
Slowed to 2/3 to open outer doors.
2316
...11 ahead standard; Sent out contact report to area subs.
2322
Changed course to 540°T. Target has just zigged to 055°T.
2323
TORPEDO TT.CK #4. ...11 ahead 1/3. Fired tubes 5,4,3,2,1 on a 15l starboard track, range 2680 yds, gyros 25° right. Torpedo run had steadied down at 3500 yds its lowest point. ...11 torpedoes set on 10 feet. We had closed our limit.
2324
Started swinging left towards escort 1500 yds away, then opened out to track from astern. Hot sighted.
2527-20
One hit timed from below and observed by lookout to be near stern of carrier. C.O. had his glasses riveted on near escort at the time. Evidently first torpedo hit and others passed to starboard and ahead as carrier started zig away 5 minutes after firing. Very disappointing, for if target had held course for another minute we would have had five hits.
2328
Starboard escort turned out to the right and commenced dropping depth charges.
2332
On base course of carrier, at emergency speed. Commenced tracking and sending out contact reports to area subs at 15 minute intervals. Carrier had now slowed from 19.4 Kts to 17.5 Kts. Occasional depth charges were being dropped.

FOV. 16
0036
SJ interforonce from two different points forward of our port beam. Those submarines will be unable to attack.
0105
Carrier slowed to 12.5 kts for 3 minutes then increased speed to 19 kts for the remainder of the night. We were attempting an end around to starboard at this time making turns for 20.5 kts and gaining slowly. Other subs were dropping as stern and we had hopes until this final increase in speed ruined our chances.
0113
Three more depth charges.
0200
Carrier changed base course to 060°T, heading for SUSHI. . .
0330
Other area subs reported unable to attack, so secured tracking. Full power run completed.
0345
Proceeding to assigned patrol station.
0646
Submerged for patrol during morning.

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15:59
Surfaced. Commenced patrolling near focal point.
Proceeding to area 5 miles south of the coast of
area. Decided to make submerged patrol off 10 miles. KI
for coastal traffic since we have only two torpedoes
left and those in store tubes.

Nov. 17.
0711
Suicercged 7 miles off FOM. HMS. KI upon making out homes
on the beach through morning mist. Closed the coast
at 4 kts.
0820
Commenced patrol 3 miles offshore.
SHIP COI.T.CT #5. Sighted smoke bearing 010T.
1052
1105
1100
1150
1155
1208
1213
1220
1757
1831
1849
2350
Nov. 18.
0310
0819

Transmitted another message concerning carrier action
upon request.
IKCF PT COI.T.CT #77. Sighted MVIS at 6 miles coming
in. Div'd.