U.S.S. ARCHERFISH (SS-311) — war patrol report SS-311_ARCHERFISH.pdf

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The escorts were charging for the sub now, throwing explosives
and invectives right and left. ARCHERFISH decided that risking
another shot was not worth being sunk and headed for safer
territory.

The next day ARCHERFISH again launched a surface attack
near the same location against a freighter with one escort. None
of the torpedoes proved effective, however, and the sub showed
her heels to the escorting Japanese after a chase of an hour and
a half.

The rest of the patrol proved routine, and ARCHERFISH put
into Midway after 53 days at sea during which she earned her
first Submarine Combat Insignia. After a refit by Submarine
Division 61, she again put to sea and headed for patrol area
around Palau. The 42-day war patrol ended at Pearl Harbor with-
out a single enemy contact.

While ARCHERFISH was being refitted at Pearl Harbor, Com-
mander G. W. Kehl was relieved of command by Lieutenant Commander
W. H. Wright, USN.

Bonin Islands and lifeguard duty awaited ARCHERFISH as she
slipped out of Pearl Harbor on her third war patrol on 28 May
1944. A stop for fuel was made at Midway and the submarine
reached her lifeguard station on 14 June.

After patrolling the area for two weeks, ARCHERFISH got her
first chance on 28 June, when an elusive destroyer was sighted
standing in toward Iwo Jima. After tracking her for four hours,
the sub's crew was astonished to see the destroyer slow to two
and a half knots and swing into perfect position, just begging
to be torpedoed.

ARCHERFISH closed the range to 1100 yards and, in full
view of the beach, two enemy landing ships and a sky full of
planes, fired four torpedoes from the bow tubes. The first hit
slightly forward of the mainmast, sending steam and black smoke
high in the air. The second hit beneath the bridge, throwing
flame, smoke, debris and Japanese out of the field of the radar
scope.

Staying in the area only long enough to see the destroyer's
bow break upward in a 30-degree angle, ARCHERFISH headed for the
100 fathom curve, with depth charges exploding all around. Only
the sound gear was damaged and ARCHERFISH continued on patrol.

A week later the sub rendezvoused with a Japanese convoy,
much to the enemy's dismay. Catching them as they formed in
cruising disposition, ARCHERFISH looked the group over carefully,
trying to pick the best targets.

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It is questionable whether the Japs greeted the three destroy-
ers with resounding cheers when they returned to port escorting
a photograph of the Emperor instead of a 70,000-ton aircraft
carrier. From the Japanese point of view the sinking of the most
honorable, most gigantic SHINANO was the most depressing single
ship catastrophic in many centuries of Japanese superlatives.

One other attack was made on the surface against one of a
pair of small ships resembling destroyers on the night of 9
December. Four torpedoes fired from 3200 yards either missed or
under-ran the target.

After 46 days, the patrol ended at Guam and the officers
and crew of ARCHERFISH spent Christmas of 1944 at Camp Dealey,
a rest and recuperation camp. The Submarine Combat Insignia was
awarded for the patrol.

ARCHERFISH's sixth war patrol was conducted in the South
China Sea off Hong Kong and the southern tip of Formosa. ARCHER-
FISH, along with BLACKFISH and BATFISH formed a coordinated attack
group with the commanding officer of ARCHERFISH as group com-
mander. The group spent 37 days in the area, with no opportunity
to fire torpedoes.

Trouble with her bow planes had forced ARCHERFISH to leave
the area three days ahead of schedule. She was proceeding to
Pearl Harbor by way of Saipan when a surfaced enemy submarine
was contacted on 14 February 1945. After carefully checking
the position of all friendly subs, ARCHERFISH closed in for the
kill.

At 2317 ARCHERFISH cut loose with four torpedoes from her
forward tubes but scored no hits. Due to the use of wakeless
torpedoes and poor Japanese lookouts, the enemy did not detect
ARCHERFISH. Going in to 920 yards, a range so close that it seemed
impossible that she would not be seen, ARCHERFISH checked her
identification again then fired her stern tubes. One scored at
2321 and the enemy disappeared below within one and a half
minutes never realizing what had happened.

The war patrol ended on 3 March and the Submarine Combat
Insignia was awarded to ARCHERFISH. From Pearl Harbor, the sub-
marine went to San Francisco, where she remained in the Hunters
Point Drydocks from 13 March until 14 June 1945 undergoing over-
haul.

The seventh war patrol began at Pearl Harbor on 10 July
1945. ARCHERFISH stopped at Saipan for fuel and began to patrol
off the east coast of Honshu and the south coast of Hokkaido.
Japan, providing lifeguard services for B-29s and carrier-based
planes delivering the final blows to the Japanese Empire. At the
"Cease Fire" order, ARCHERFISH was off Hokkaido with Erimo Saki,
the southern tip of that island, in sight.

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ARCHERFISH was one of 12 submarines that entered Tokyo Bay
on 31 August 1945, remaining during the signing of the surrender
on 2 September when she shoved off for Pearl Harbor.

In her seven war patrols, ARCHERFISH steamed 75,000 miles
and made 908 dives. To her credit are 92,750 tons of enemy
shipping sunk or damaged. The Presidential Unit Citation was
awarded for the sinking of SHINANO with the following citation:

"For extraordinary heroism in action during the
Fifth War Patrol against enemy Japanese combatant
units in restricted waters of the Pacific. Relent-
less in tracking an alert and powerful hostile force
which constituted a potential threat to our vital
operations in the Philippine area, the U.S.S. ARCHER-
FISH culminated a dogged six and one-half hour pursuit
by closing her high speed target, daringly penetrated
the strong destroyer escort screen and struck fiercely
at a large Japanese aircraft carrier with all six of
her torpedoes finding their mark to sink this extremely
vital enemy ship. Subjected to devastating air and
surface anti-submarine measures, the ARCHERFISH
skillfully evaded her attackers by deep submergence
and returned to port in safety. Handled with superb
seamanship, she responded gallantly to the fighting
determination of her officers and men and dealt a
fatal blow to one of the enemy's major Fleet units
despite the most merciless Japanese opposition and
rendered valiant service toward the ultimate destruc-
tion of a crafty and fanatic enemy."

ARCHERFISH was placed out of commission, in the Pacific
Reserve Fleet, at Mare Island, California by a directive of
January 1947.

ARCHERFISH earned seven Battle Stars on the Asiatic-Pacific
Area Service Medal:

1 Star/Palau, Yap, Ulithi, Woleai Raid -- 30 March - 1 April 1944

1 Star/First Bonins Raid -- 15 June - 16 June 1944
Second Bonins Raid -- 24 June 1944
Third Bonins Raid -- 3 July - 4 July 1944

1 Star/THIRD Fleet Operations against Japan -- 29 July - 15
August 1944

1 Star/First War Patrol -- 23 December 1943 - 15 February 1944

1 Star/Fourth War Patrol -- 7 August - 29 September 1944

1 Star/Fifth War Patrol -- 30 October - 15 December 1944

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SS311/A16
CONFIDENTIAL
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS311)
c/o Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.

15 February, 1944.

From : Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Archer-Fish.
To : Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : Commander Submarine Division Two Hundred and One.
Commander Submarine Squadron Four.
Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. Archer-Fish, Report of War Patrol Number One.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.
(B) Track chart. (To Comsubpac only.)

1. Enclosure (A), covering the first war patrol of this vessel
conducted in area bounded by Latitude 23°N. to Latitude 26°N and Long. 130° E
to China coast during the period 23 December 1943 to 15 February 1944, is
forwarded herewith.

G.T. KEHL.

DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.C
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/22/72]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

[HANDWRITTEN: 67125]

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Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH(SS311) - Report of First War Patrol.

1200 (I) Surfaced.
1411 (I) SD radar contact at 8 miles. Dived.
1414 (I) Two bombs - either small or not close. Plane not sighted
Plane contact No. 4.
1713 (I) Surfaced.

January 7, 1944.
0800 (I) Arrived at position Lat. 25° 55' N Long. 133° - 07' E.
Commenced station patrol four miles east and west of this
point.
0900 (I) Made trim dive - routined torpedoes.
1115 (I) Surfaced.
1615 (I) Made dive for BT card. Found gasket in hull flange of after
engine room main induction blown in, partially, for a space
of about 4 inches, causing an appreciable leak at deep sub-
mergence. If we have to stay deep for any period of time in
quiet running, this may prove embarrassing.
1720 (I) Surfaced.
2000 (I) Departed above position. Set course 204° T speed 8 kts.

January 8, 1944.
0800 (I) Set course to enter area.
1925 (I) Entered area. Headed west at 9 knots.
2015 (I) First Lieutenant and two men went into superstructure to
examine leaking main induction flange. Found loose bolt in
way of blown in section of gasket. Gasket is soft rubber.
Believe it should be Consolco or at least canvas inserted
rubber. Tightened up on loose bolt.

January 9, 1944.
1530 (I) Made deep dive for BT card and to check main induction leak.
The latter about the same as yesterday.

January 10, 1944.
2213 (H) Made landfall with SJ radar on Northeast coast of Formosa
bearing 310° (T) range 80,000 yards.

January 11, 1944.
0408 (H) Sighted Sanucho Kaku Lt. bearing 320°(T.) estimated distance
22 miles. apparently burning at full intensity but showing
a steady white light.
0443' (H) Sighted Kusoan To Island, bearing 270°(T.), 12 miles.
0604 (H) Dived, working up east coast of Formosa; planning to patrol
for a few days in the vicinity of Hoka Sho Lt. Making 20
minute periscope observations running at 90 ft.
1400 (H) Sighted smoke bearing 240°(T.) in direction of land -
Bearing changing to right. Came to normal approach course.
Not sighted again.

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Enclosure (A)

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CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS311) - Report of First War Patrol.

1456 (H) Sighted large transport or bomber plane bearing 325°(T.)
           estimated range 6 miles - heading for Formosa. Plane
           contact No. 5.
1815 (H) Commenced patrolling a 20 mile line east and
           west 15 miles north of Hoka Sho Lt.
2351 (H) SJ radar contact at 12,000 yds. commenced tracking and
           approach. Closed to 8000 yds. and made out some sort of
           patrol or escort craft circling on station about 16 miles
           NNW of Hoka Sho Light, probably similar to an anti-sub
           overcast, full moon overhead. We apparently not sighted.
           Hauled out to keep range over 10,000 yet maintain radar
           contact in the hope that he was waiting for someone larger.
           He slowly drifted away to westward. He was not worth a
           torpedo. Ship contact No. 2.

January 12,1944.
0200 (H) Lost radar contact with patrol boat at 14000 yards. Resumed
           patrol.
0610 (H) Dived. Continued patrolling east and west, north of Hoka
           Sho Light, making periscope observations every 20 minutes,
           running at 90 ft.
1752 (H) Surfaced. Patrolled same line as last night.

January 13, 1944.
0210 (H) Master gyro out of commission.
0307 (H) Gyro back in commission but not settled on meridian.
0617 (H) Dived for the day. Sea calm enough to remain at periscope
           depth today with continuous periscope watch.
1419 (H) Sighted two large planes bearing west, heading south, estimated
           range 20 miles - not identified. Plane contact No. 6.
1801 (H) Surfaced. SJ radar not operating properly. Put SJ out of
           commission to renew Magnetron and retune. Radar officer
           and technician spent the night repairing connection link
           between wave meter and transmitters which was broken. Master
           gyro follow-up system still undependable after being worked on
           all day by gyro electricians. Patrolled same line as last
           two nights.

January 14, 1944.
0614 (H) Dived for the day. SJ radar still inoperative. Will work it
           over during the day and hope that it will function tonight.
           Will also replace master gyro follow-up motor with spare,
           whose base has to be redrilled for attaching and securing
           bolts. Heavier seas have built up making depth control at
           periscope depth slightly precarious. Making periodic per-
           iscope observations.
1739 (H) Surfaced - SJ radar operative - Patrolling same area.

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Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS311) - Report of First War Patrol.

1133 (H) Lookout sighted large plane bearing 075°(T.) low altitude
         heading in, estimated range 8 to 10 miles. As diving alarm
         sounded SD radar contact at 8 miles. Plane contact #10.
         Routine torpedoes.
1430 (H) Surfaced. Rain and overcast still with us. Decided to
         head back to Hoka Sho vicinity and work over into Straits
         of Formosa, remaining submerged tomorrow during daylight
         so no possibility of detecting us.
2023 (H) Started tracking and approach on SJ radar contact at 18, 200
         yds. Believe contact is secondary "PIP" on Uotsuri Shima
         Island, but tracking to make sure.
2048 (H) Secured from approach and tracking.

January 22, 1944.
0606 Dived for the day. Running at 100 ft., making periscope
         observations every 30 minutes at 2/3 speed to prevent
         broaching.
1300 (H) Surfaced.
2142 (H) SJ radar contact bearing 011°T, range 24000yds. Ship contact
         No. 4, attack No. 2. Commenced tracking and approach. Deter-
         mined contact to be 4 large and 3 smaller ships on base
         course 215° (T) speed 14 - zigzagging. They seemed to be
         trying to hug the west coast of Formosa. In attempting
         to determine his zig plan we almost let them get by com-
         pletely. It worked out to be 190° to 240° possibly con-
         stant helm. Came in for 120° track on nearest large ship
         which appeared to be second in column of very loose and
         wide column of open order with one smaller ship patrolling
         ahead, one on stbd side and the other astern. Planned to
         let this one have for from forward and swing to fire four
         from stern at rear ship.
2341-10 (H) Commenced firing. Target appeared to be on left limit of
         zig and starting back to his right. Best consensus of
         opinion on target appearance is as follows: Clipper bow,
         flush deck, cruiser stern; squat stack amidships atop
         possible deck houses, mast forward and aft of stack;
         length about 600 feet; tonnage 8,000 to 10,000. "Long,
         low and smooth."
2342-40 (H) Terrific explosion which shook this ship and blast from
         which was felt by all hands on the bridge. Lookout who
         was staying on this ship reported he disappeared several
         minutes after this hit or hits. Believe he was either a
         warship and we got his magazine or a large merchant loaded
         with explosives.
         After four torpedoes were fired commenced swinging to
         right through 180 degrees. Before we got around gunfire
         commenced. Decided they were getting to close and at
2348 (H) Dived. Rigged for depth charge and silent running. Had
         a bad few minutes when we broached due to shifting to hand
         power on bow and stern planes to soon. Finally got down
         to 250 ft. after flooding 6000 lbs extra into negative to
         get through a five degree negative temperature gradient be-
         100 and 140 ft. We figured we had 45 to 50 fathoms of water
                                                              Enclosure (A)
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Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH(SS311) - Report of First War Patrol.

Made no sight contact as visibility very poor in direction
of land; could see only tops of peaks on Formosa. It had
become overcast and hazy since early morning.
1800 (H) Slowed and commenced closing coast. Will close to 5 miles
and then head up the coast.
1914 (H) Made radar contact with two vessels, which were hugging the
coast very closely, just rounding San Senpai Light, range
11, 000 yards. Commenced tracking and approach went up
ahead to a spot which offered deep water close up to the
beach. As range closed, it became apparent that these were
not our same two vessels of the morning. One of them could
have been but the other was an escort as evidenced by its
much smaller radar "pip" and as later events proved. The
The escort was on the port bow of target, seaward side, at
about 700 yds.
2058-35(H) Commenced firing four bow tubes at range of 2100 yds., 35
port tr, small gyro angle, 8 ft. depth setting, 3 second
interval, 2 degree divergent spread at large "pip." Target
and escort not sighted prior to firing due to dark land
background. However, they had a pretty fair horizon behind
us. As soon as we fired came right at flank speed to 070°
which put Kasho To Island on our starboard beam at 18 miles,
opened out from the coast, and put target and escort abaft
port beam. No hits seen nor heard, no end of run explosions
heard.
2101 (H) Escort opened up with 3 to 4 inch gun, but did not seem to
be on us, about the time we steadied on our course. Had
both stern tubes ready during turn but decided not to fire
as things looked fishy, and range to great. Escort was
sighted during turn and tentatively identified as "catcher"
type patrol boat similiar to our PC boats. Decided to
get out of that light and continued on at best speed into
a head sea which sent showers of phosphorescent spray
into the air. At least our chaser would be hampered in
his shooting by an unstable platform. His gun could be
seen and heard up to 10,000 yards, but no splashes seen.
Thought I heard one. Range opened slowly at first but
later rapidly and he was tracked out on about course
100°. He fired a total of about 15 rounds.
2103 (H) The following copied on 500 Kcs.:
022 56 2119 AAA 252 20 AAA TZ KA
AAA TZ C KA 3 TDD IU KTA 2256 2119
AAA 2522 TT AAA TZ Y KA VE 57
DLL HX T 2 V TZV DE TZTT TAA ZYTAA
AVE DE TZTTA HX SN SN 2A3D 2256
2124 SN 2123 AAA
He agreed fairly well with our position.

Enclosure(..)

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Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS311) - Report of First War Patrol.
January 30, 1944.
0548 (H) Dived for the day.
1741 (H) Surfaced.

January 31, 1944.
0548 (H) Made trim dive.
0624 (H) Surfaced, patrolling on surface.

February 1, 1944.
0545 (H) Dived for the day.
1735 (H) Surfaced.

February 2, 1944.
0544 (H) Made trim dive.
0614 (H) Surfaced, patrolling on surface.

February 3, 1944.
0549 (H) Dived for the day.
1739 (H) Surfaced.

February 4, 1944.
0558 (H) Made trim dive.
0628 (H) Surfaced, patrolling on surface.

February 5, 1944.
0600 (H) Dived for the day.
1734 (H) Surfaced. Started working eastward toward departure point.

February 6, 1944.
0649 (I) Made trim dive.
0736 (I) Surfaced.
1630 (I) Departed area in accordance with operation order.
2145 (I) SJ radar contact on Rasa Island bearing 020° T. 27150 yds.
2330 (I) Sent Archer-Fish Serial No. Two to Comsubpac via San Francisco.

February 7, 1944.
0636 (I) Made trim dive.
0656 (I) Surfaced.

February 8, 1944.
0610 (I) Made trim dive.
0629 (I) Surfaced.
0740 (I) Decoded Comsubpac 072131 to Archer-Fish.
0805 (I) Dived for the day. Decided to remain submerged to avoid
           detection by Bonin based planes.
1752 (I) Surfaced.
2150 (I) SJ radar contact on Kito Io Shima Island bearing 125° (T)
           distance about 40 miles.

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Enclosure (A)

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CONFIDENTIAL

(H) ATTACK DATA:

U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH TORPEDO ATTACK NO. (1) PATROL NO. (1)
Time: 0320 (H). Date: 18 January 1944. Lat 25°-14' N Long. 123°-42'E

TARGET DATA - DAMAGE INFLICTED.
Description: Attack made on single ship on surface by radar. Target
never seen. Very rough seas with heavy swell from N.E.,
heavy overcast with intermittent rain squalls. Visibility
2000 yards.
Ship(s) Sunk: None
Ship Damaged or
Probably Sunk: None
Damage determined by:
Target draft (?) Course 170° Speed 7 kts. Range 2575 at firing.

OWN SHIP DATA
Speed 1½ kts. Course 090. Depth: Surface. Angle : Surface (at firing)
Type Attack: Surface, night, radar. Target not sighted. Radar bearings
obtained and checked in TDC immediately before and during
firing.

| | 7 | #8 | #9 | #10 |
|:|:------|:------|:------|:------|
| Tubes Fired # | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Track Angle | 30P | 82P | 82P | 83P |
| Gyro Angle | 134° | 180° | 178° | 175° |
| Depth Set | 10 ft. | 10ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
| Power | High | High | High | High |
| Hit or Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss |
| Erratic | No | No | No | No |
| Mark Torpedo | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A |
| Serial No. | 26393 | 25805 | 26460 | 26348 |
| Mark Exploder | V1-1A | V1-1A | V1-1A | V1-1A |
| Serial No. | 9235 | 6141 | 5898 | 1602 |
| Actuation Set | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact |
| Actuation Actual | End of run |
| Mark Warhead | 16-1 | 16 | 16-1 | 16-1 |
| Serial No. | 11216 | 2881 | 2748 | 1660 |
| Explosive | Tpx | Tpx | Tpx | Tpx |
| Firing Interval | Eight Seconds. |
| Type Spread | Divergent R3,R1,L1,L3. |
Sea Conditions - Very rough with heavy swells from N.E.
Overhaul Activity - Submarine Base, P.H.T.H.
Remarks: Torpedoes probably under-ran the target. Target
later heard pinging, indicating that it was some
sort of shallow draft escort vessel. Seas to
rough for less depth setting. It is to be noted
that first two torpedoes exploded 1½ minutes
before the last two. Their time of run took
them past the target but they may have been
set off by heavy seas.

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U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH. TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 2 PATROL NO.1.
Time: 2341 Date: 22 January 1944. Lat. 25°-45'N. Long. 121°-24' E

TARGET DATA - DAMAGE INFLICTED.
Description: Attack made on one of large ships of a convoy of four
large and three small ships on the surface by radar.
Target seen as a dim outline shortly before firing -
Other ships not seen. Very dark night, overcast with
intermittent rain squalls. Sea quite rough with swells
from N.E. Visibility about 3000 yds.
Ship(s) Sunk: One - 8000 to 10,000 tons.
Damaged or Probably Sunk: None.
Damage determined by: Ship blew up and disappeared. High noise level
in sound gear in direction of attack heard after
diving.
Target draft (?): Course 190° Speed 14 Kts. Range 2630 yds. at firing.

OWN SHIP DATA
Speed: 14 kts. Course 240° Depth: Surface. Angle: Surface.
Type Attack: Surface, night, radar. TBT bearing checked with radar
immediately before firing.

| | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6 |
| :| :------- | :| :------- | :------- |
| Tubes Fired: | | | | |
| Track Angle: | 122°P | 123°P | 124°P | 125°P |
| Gyro Angle: | 8½°R | 7½°R | 6°R | 4½°R |
| Depth Set: | 8 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft. |
| Power: | High | High | High | High |
| Hit or Miss: | Hit | possible Miss | Miss | Miss |
| Erratic: | No | No | No | No |
| Mark Torpedo: | XIV-3A | XIV-3A | XIV-3A | XIV-3A |
| Serial No.: | 26193 | 26369 | 40250 | 40307 |
| Mark Exploder: | V1-1A | V1-1A | V1-1A | V1-1A |
| Serial No.: | 12800 | 6863 | 12212 | 17551 |
| Actuation Set: | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact |
| Actuation Actual: | Contact | ? | --- | --- |
| Mark Warhead: | XV1-1 | XV1-1 | XV1-1 | XV1-1 |
| Serial No.: | 2860 | 3044 | 11214 | 3203 |
| Explosive: | Tpx | Tpx | Tpx | Tpx |
Firing Interval: --- 8 seconds ---
Type Spread: Divergent: 3/4R, ½R, ½L, 3/4L
Sea Conditions: Quite rough - swell from N.E.
Overhaul Activity: Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, T.H.
Remarks: Target zig-zagging on base course 215° between 190° and
240° on 3 to 4 minute legs. Was on 190° at firing but be-
lieve he was starting to turn to 240° during torpedo run.
Target blew up with a terrific explosion which shook this
ship and blast which was very strong on the bridge, leaving
a huge pall of black smoke. Target length estimated at
600 ft. from binocular formula and time of torpedo run.
Estimated tonnage 8-10,000. Ship was characterized by
two officers and one lookout who saw him as "long, low,
and smooth". Counter attack was immediate with fairly
close gunfire which drove us down. Kept down for 2½ hours.
Took 11 depth charges, first series being closet. No
damage.

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Enclosure (A)

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CONFIDENTIAL
U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH. TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 3. PATROL NO. 1.
Time: 2058 (H). Date: 25 January 1944. Lat. 22°-54'N. Long.121°-19'E

TARGET DATA - DAMAGE INFLICTED
Description: Attack made on estimated 4000 ton ship (not sighted)
accompanied by one escort which was 700 yds. on his
port bow. Target was skirting the coast of Formosa
about 2 to 3 thousand yards off shore. Very dark
night. Visibility toward Formosa less than 2000 yds.
Overcast. Quite rough sea from N.E.
Ship(s) Sunk: None.
Damaged or Probably Sunk: None.
Damage determined by: .
Target draft: (?) Course 210°T. Speed: 9½ kts. Range 2060 yds. at firing.

OWN SHIP DATA
Speed: 5 kts. Course 315°(T). Depth:Surface. Angle: Surface.
Type Attack: Surface, night, radar.

| | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubes Fired | 84P | 85P | 86P | 87P |
| Track | 354 | 351 | 348 | 345 |
| Gyro Angle | 8 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft. | 8ft. |
| Depth Set | High | High | High | High |
| Power | High | High | High | High |
| Hit or Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss |
| Erratic | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Mark Torpedo | XIV-3A. | XIV-3A | XIV-3A | XIV-3A |
| Serial No. | 20170 | 26161 | 40402 | 22526 |
| Mark Exploder | V1-L1 | V1-L1 | V1-L1 | V1-L1 |
| Serial No. | 7979 | 12499 | 8004 | 190 |
| Actuation Set | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact |
| Actuation Actual | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| Mark Warhead | XV1-1 | XV1-1 | XV1-1 | XV1-1 |
| Serial No. | 2956 | 5769 | 3748 | 9208 |
| Explosive | Tpx | Tpx | Tpx | Tpx |
| Firing Interval | -----Eight seconds----- |
| Type Spread | Divergent - 3R, 1R, 1L, 3L. |
| Sea Conditions: | Quite rough from N.E. |
| Overhaul Activity | - Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, T.H. |
| Remarks: | Do not understand misses unless torpedoes under-ran |
| | Plot and TDC checked with each other on |
| | target course and speed. Possibly rough sea caused |
| | erratic runs. If target length was at least 200 ft. |
| | should have gotten one hit with three target length |
| | coverage. |

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(I) MINES:
No mining activity nor minefields were observed. A
floating mine was observed in Lat. 27°-56' N Long.
172°-53.5' E. about 30 inches in diameter and apparently
with horns. 120 rounds of 2 mm and 40 rounds of .45 cal.
ammunition expended at it at ranges of 250 to 500 yards
with no visible effect.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS:
The depth bomb dropped by the four engine flying
boat on 27 January, which exploded eight minutes after
we started the dive (there was no delay) was either a
"block-buster" or he could see us at 150 feet and had
laid it close. It was a bright sunny midday with slight
surface chop.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE:
1. Leaking gasket in hull flange of after engine room
main induction. This soft rubber gasket was pushed
in for a space of 3 or 4 inches and caused an
appreciable leak. After it was discovered, deep
submergence was avoided whenever possible to
avoid aggravating the leak. The flange bolts
were tightened but this did not correct the
situation. The blueprints show pressed asbestos
gaskets throughout the main induction piping.
Main induction flange gaskets should be replaced
with pressed asbestos (Consolco) and the piping
made tight.
2. Hydraulic oil leak in normal power steering piping
in crew's dinette at silver soldered joint which is
inaccessible in maze of piping.
3. Inter-cooler between third and fourth stages of star-
board H.P. air compressor developed air leak due to
vibration. Replaced with only spare and leaking
intercooler brazed.
4. H.P. air compressor motors developed high ground
readings four times. Twice on each was required
renewal of affected field coils with only spare
and drying out of grounded coil so that it could
be used again. Believe moisture enters motor case
via shaft opening, which has no bearing nor packing.
5. Much trouble was experienced with master gyro. The
difficulty was finally determined to be in the
follow-up system, but not corrected until the
entire follow-up head was removed and disassembled
when a ball race was discovered to be binding due
to dirty grease. After this was cleaned up, no more
trouble was experienced.
6. Developed low voltage and gravity in cell #119 in
forward battery.

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(O) DENSITY LAYERS:
(1) Date: 27 December 1943.
    Time: 0127 GCT
    Lat. 29°-00'N - Long. 174°-00'W.
    Five degree negative temperature gradient be-
    tween 300 and 380 ft. We sat on top on this
    layer stopped for about eight minutes.
(2) Date: 22 January 1944.
    Time: 1548 G.C.T.
    Lat : 25° 45' N. Long. 121°-24'E.
    Five degree gradient between 100 and 200 ft.
    Deep submergence was not accomplished daily be-
    cause of leak in main induction, which, it was
    feared, would be aggravated by recurring strain.

(P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY:
    The health of the crew was good. All ailments
were minor.
    Food was excellent and well prepared. The food
mixer obtained and installed in Pearl Harbor was
a great aid in making good bread and cake.
    Habitability in the ship was good. No extremes of
temperature were encountered. CO2 got up around two
percent during all day dives.
    A summary of cases requiring medical attention is Days
as follows:
    | Constipation | 37 | 0 |
    | Catarrhal Fever | 2 | 0 |
    | Minor injuries (Burns, lacerations) | 11 | 6* |
    | Headache | 36 | 0 |
    | Pediculosis | 4 | 0 |
    | Fungus Infection - Feet. | 6 | 0 |
    | Hemorrhoids | 1 | 0 |
    | Ear ache | 2 | 0 |
    | Toothache | 1 | 0 |
*One man on sick list due accidental knife flesh wound in
leg requiring two stitches.

(Q) PERSONNEL:
    This was the first war patrol for the ship, the
commanding officer, and over half of the officers
and crew. All hands answered every call made upon
them with a will which was very gratifying and which
was strictly in keeping with United States Naval
tradition and the spirit of America.

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(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED:

Pearl to Midway 1,214 miles 14,310 gallons
Midway to Area 2,990 miles 21,780 gallons
In Area 3,666 miles 28,770 gallons
Area to Midway 2,863 miles 39,450 gallons

(S) DURATION:
Days enroute to area : 15
Days in area: 28
Days enroute to base: 10
Days submerged: 19

(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING:
Torpedoes Fuel Provisions Personnel Factor
12 20 days 20 days
Limiting factor this patrol: fuel.

(U) REMARKS:
Bad weather in the Formosa area was a great
handicap. The eastern part of the area is apparently
entirely devoid of shipping.

We have "black-lighting" for night lighting in
TDC. It has proved satisfactory. Illumination of range
scale could be better.

Enclosure (A)

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SUBMARINE DIVISION SIXTY-ONE
FB5-61/A16-3 Is.
Serial 046 Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L 16 February 1944.

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH Report
of First War Patrol.

From: The Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-ONE.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet,
Subordinate Command.
(2) Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
(3) Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH - Report of First War Patrol.

1. Twenty-eight days of this fifty-three day patrol
were spent in the assigned area in the vicinity of northern Formosa.
This was the first War Patrol of the ARCHER-FISH and also the first
for her Commanding Officer and many of the crew.

2. That part of the area to the westward of Formosa
was not patrolled because the Commanding Officer believed that
weather conditions were unfavorable for navigation in that shallow
water area. Four contacts were made on suitable torpedo targets
and three attacks were made. Bad weather handicapped the patrol.

3. Attack No. 1 - This was a night surface attack, made
on an unseen target at a range of 2575 yards. The sea was rough so
torpedoes were set to run at 10 feet. Four torpedoes missed, pro-
bably by running under since later indications were that this was a
patrol vessel. An end-around run was made for an early morning
attack but no further contact except by sound was made.

Attack No. 2 - In a night surface attack on a 4
ship convoy with 3 escorts, four torpedoes were fired at a range of
2630 yards. One and possibly two hits were made and the target
apparently exploded. After the attack, gunfire forced the ARCHER-
FISH to submerge and take her first depth charging.

Attack No. 3 - After making an end-around run on
two ships unescorted, contact was lost with these ships. Another
ship with one escort was contacted after dark and a surface attack
made with four torpedoes at 2100 yards, target not sighted. All
missed. Causes of misses are unknown.

4. Material condition is excellent. All repairs will
be made in a normal refit.

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SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. ARCHER FISH -
Report of First War
Patrol.

From:
To :
Via :
Subject:
1.
commnednation described in the first endorsement. COMMANDER SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET,
SUBORDINATE COMMAND, NAVY NO. 1504

Care of Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, Calif.,
17 February 1944.

The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet,
Subordinate Command.
The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
(1) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
(2) The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

U.S.S. ARCHER FISH - Report of First War Patrol.

Forwarded, concurring with the remarks and re-

[SIGNATURE: C. D. Edmunds]
C. D. EDMUNDS

Copy to:
ComSubDiv-61
CO, USS ARCHER FISH

[HANDWRITTEN: (4)]

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CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
ARCHER-FISH Report of
First War Patrol.
NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL BE DESTROYED

COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 369
U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH - FIRST WAR PATROL.
PRIOR TO ENTERING PATROL AREA.

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. ARCHER-FISH (SS311) - Report of First War Patrol.
(23 December 1943 to 15 February 1944).

1. The first war patrol of the ARCHER-FISH was the first for the
new Commanding Officer. The patrol was conducted in an area in vicinity of
Formosa.

2. Four contacts were made worthy of torpedoes, and three of these
were aggressively attacked.

3. The efficiency of the patrol was handicapped by unusually severe
weather which undoubtedly cut down area coverage.

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 having inflicted the following damage
upon the enemy:

S U N K

1 - Passenger-Freighter (class unknown) - 9,000 tons (Attack #2).
[HANDWRITTEN: Rec'd]

Distribution and authentication
on following page.

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[HANDWRITTEN: (2)] [STAMP: FILMED]
C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.
[SIGNATURE: illegible]
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SS311/A16
[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
Serial (04)

U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS311)
c/o Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.

27 April, 1944

From: Commanding Officer, U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH.
To : Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : Commander Submarine Division Two Hundred and One.
Commander Submarine Squadron Twenty.
Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. Archer-Fish, Report of War Patrol Number Two.

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

1. Enclosure (A), covering the second war patrol of this
vessel conducted in the Palau area during the period 16 March to
[HANDWRITTEN: 27 APR] is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: G.W. KEHL]
G.W. KEHL.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/22/72]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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Subject: U.S. Archer-Fish, Report of War Patrol Number Two.

No. | Time | Lat. | Type(s) | Initial | Est.Course How. | Remarks
    | Date | Long. |         | Range   | Speed  Contacted |
----|------|-------||||
16. | 1325(K) | 10°-52'N | ? | 25 mi. | ? | SD radar | Not sighted.
    | 12 April | 143°-45'E |   |        |   |           | Did not dive.
17. | 1315(K) | 12°-34'N | ? | 14 mi. | ? | SD radar | Plane not
    | 13 April | 144°-21'E |   |        |   |           | sighted. Dived
    |         |           |   |        |   |           | when contact
    |         |           |   |        |   |           | closed.
18. | 1616(K) | 12°-35'N | 2 | 12 to | ? | Sighted | Two low fly-
    | 13 April | 147°-26'E | ? | 14 mi. |   | by lookout | ing planes,
    |         |           |   |        |   |           | not identified.
    |         |           |   |        |   |           | No radar con-
    |         |           |   |        |   |           | tact.
19. | 0947(K) | 13°-43'N | 2 eng. | Est. | ? | Sighted | No radar con-
    | 14 April | 149°-40'E | land plane | 8 mi. |   | by lookout | tact,Dived.
20. | 1021(L) | 15°-31'N | ? | 20 mi. | ? | Sighted | Not identified.
    | 16 April | 157°-49'E |   |        |   | by lookout |
    |         |           |   |        |   | and SD |
    |         |           |   |        |   | radar |
21. | 1130(L) | 15°-31'N | ? | 8 mi. | ? | SD radar | Not sighted -
    | 16 April | 157°-51'E |   |        |   |           | Radar contact
    |         |           |   |        |   |           | when preparing
    |         |           |   |        |   |           | to surface.
22. | 0603(X) | 16°-35'N | Liberator | 30 mi. | NE | SD radar | Closed to 4 mi
    | 23 April | 169°-55'W |           |        | 200 |           | then opened.
23. | 0700(X) | 16°-35'N | 2 | 10 mi | Searching | SD radar | Exchanged re-
    | 23 April | 169°-41'W | TBF |       |           |           | cognition
    |         |           |   |        |           |           | signals.
24. | 0907(X) | 18°-35'N | Catalina | 12 mi. | Searching | SD radar | Exchanged re-
    | 24 April | 168°-20'W |          |        |           | and lookout | cognition
    |         |           |          |        |           |           | signals.
25. | 1140(K) | 19°-39N | Catalina | 12 mi | NE | Sighted by | Exchanged re-
    | 25 April | 164°-35'W |          |       | ? | Lookout | nitions signals
26. | 1216(X) | 19°-40'N | Catalina | 11 mi | SW | High per- | Did not close
    | 25 April | 164°-28'W |          |       | ? | iscope |
    |         |           |          |       |   | watch |
27. | 0655(X) | 20°-22'N | Scout | 11 mi | NE | Sighted by | Exchanged re-
    | 26 April | 161°-46'W | Bomber |       | ? | Lookout | cognition
    |         |           |        |       |   |           | signals.

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SUBMARINE DIVISION TWO HUNDRED ONE
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
28 April, 1944.

FB5-201/A16-3

Serial (041)

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

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO USS ARCHER-FISH Conf ltr.
SS311/A16-3 Serial (04) dated
27 April, 1944.

From: The Commander Submarine Division Two Hundred One.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Squadron Twenty.
     (2) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
     (3) The Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH, Report of War Patrol Number Two.

     1. The second war patrol of the U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS311)
was of forty-two days duration sixteen of which were in the Area. This
patrol was terminated because of a lack of fuel resulting from extensive
running to carry out different assignments. The health and spirit of the
officers and crew were good on their return.

     2. The material condition of the ARCHER-FISH is good and
the refit will be accomplished in the regular period. The outstanding
alterations, especially conversion of tanks No. 4A and 4B to fuel ballast
and installation of a centrifugal trim pump will be accomplished this refit.
The air conditioning in the forward battery compartment is being studied
and will be improved. The need for reballasting to meet the maximum heavy
condition seems apparent and will be effected if necessary.

     3. No contacts with surface vessels were made on this
patrol. The many plane contacts made surface patrol impossible and resulted
in a total of fifteen days being spent submerged.

     4. Commander Submarine Division 201 regrets that there were
no opportunities for the ARCHER-FISH to sink "Japs" on this patrol. This can
be attributed to successful strikes by our own sea and air forces. It is
pleasing to note that in spite of no encounters with the enemy the ARCHER-FISH
returned with morale high and eager to get back out again.

[SIGNATURE: F. P. Fenno]
F. P. FENNO.

cc:
CO ARCHER-FISH.

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CONFIDENTIAL
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO ARCHER-FISH Conf. ltr.
SS311/A16-3/ Serial 04
dated 27 April, 1944.

From:
To :
Via :
Subject:

1.
Submarine Division 201.

SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
28 April, 1944.

The Commander Submarine Squadron TWENTY.
The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet.
(1) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
(2) The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH, Report of War Patrol Number
Two.

Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of Commander

[SIGNATURE: Leo L. Pace]
LEO L. PACE.

Copy to:

CSD-201
CO ARCHER-FISH

[HANDWRITTEN: (B)]
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THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
ARCHER-FISH Report of
Second War Patrol.

COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 411
U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH - SECOND WAR PATROL.

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

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS311) - Report of Second War
Patrol (16 March to 27 April 1944).

1. The second war patrol of the ARCHER-FISH was con-
ducted in the Palau Area.

2. Although good area coverage was maintained, the
ARCHER-FISH made no contacts worthy of torpedo attack. The ARCHER-
FISH was in the Palau Area doing lifeguard duty during the Palau
strike. The lack of targets was due in part to the subsequent lack
of shipping to and from Palau after the strike.

3. This patrol is designated as not successful for Com-
bat Insignia Award.

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete Reports)
Cominch (5)
CNO (5)
Cincpac (6)
Intel. Cen. Pac. Ocean Areas (1)
Comservpac
(Adv. Base Plan. Unit) (1)
Cinclant (2)
Comsubslant (8)
S/M School, NL (2)
Comsopac (2)
Comsowespac (1)
Comsubsowespac [STAMP: FILMED] (2)
CTF 72 (2)
Comnorpac (1)
Comsubspac (20)
SUBAD, MI (2)
ComsubspacSubordcom (3)
All Squadron and Division
Commanders, Subspac (2)
Comsubstrainpac (2)
All Submarines, Subspac (1)
[HANDWRITTEN: (2)]

5 01826
SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
1 May 1944.

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

C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

[HANDWRITTEN: 4253/3]
[HANDWRITTEN: O JHHH
5-25-44]
mr

[SIGNATURE: @ P Hynes Ind]
E. L. HYNES, II,
Flag Secretary.

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[CROSSED OUT: CONFIDENTIAL] DECLASSIFIED

U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS311)

% Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, Calif.,
14 July, 1944.

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander, Submarine Division 201.
 (2) The Commander, Submarine Squadron 20.
 (3) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
 (4) The Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH - Report of Third War Patrol.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.
 (B) Track chart. (To Comsubpac).

1.
 Enclosure (A), covering the third war patrol of this
vessel conducted in Bonin Area during the period 9 June 1944 to 9 July
1944, is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: W.H. Wright]
W.H. WRIGHT

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/23/22]

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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0835 (K) Surfaced and cleared to NW.
1132 (K) Sighted plane. Dived. A/C contact #11.
1220 (K) Surfaced.

June 19
Patrolling station.

June 20
1347 (K) Sighted plane. Dived. A/C contact #12.
1349 (K) One bomb.
1429 (K) Surfaced.

June 21
Patrolling station.

June 22
1037 (K) Sank mine in Lat. 24-27(N), Long. 139-57.5(E).
1445 (K) Sighted plane. A/C contact #13.
1455 (K) One bomb.
1616 (K) Surfaced.
2221 (K) Ordered to resume assigned schedule in rotating patrol.

June 23
0426 (K) Dived 5 miles south of Tobiishi Bana to check reinforcement of
          Iwo Jima. Seventy six planes were counted on the ground. A
          fighter umbrella is constantly in the air and bombers taking
          off or landing at frequent intervals. Eight small (300-500 ton)
          wooden ships were counted anchored off west shore. A/C contact
          #14. Ship contact #3.
2015 (K) Surfaced.
2055 (K) Directed to take station for an air strike on Iwo Jima tomorrow.

June 24
0400 (K) On station, listening watch on aircraft frequencies.
0746 (K) Sighted enemy bomber closing. Dived. A/C contact #15.
0805 (K) Heard distant explosions. All clear at periscope depth. Surfaced.
          A dog fight is on west of the island. During the next fifteen
          minutes observed four planes burst into flame and fall west of
          the island. Proceeding this position. Thirty planes with IFF
          response approached passing high overhead. These are Grumans
          but there are still eighteen enemy fighters flailing about over
          the island and bombers are taking off at short intervals. Looks
          like our planes never reached the target today.

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(G) Aircraft Contacts.

Contact Number | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
S Date | June 7 | June 8 | June 8 | June 8 | June 9 | June 11
U Time (Zone) | 1940 | 1257 | 1431 | 1858 | 1458.30 | 1330
B Position: Lat. | 27-30 N | 28-10 N | 29-11 N | 27-42 N | 28-00 N | 21-10 N
M | Long. | 153-48E | 148-58E | 147-40E | 146-58E | 143-45E | 141-10E
A Speed | 11 | 11 | 17½ | 17½ | 17½ | 11
R Course | | | 255 | 255 | 350 |
I Trim | Surf | Surf | Surf | Surf | Surf | Surf
N Minutes Since Last | | | | | |
E SD Radar Search | Contin. | Contin. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0.
| Number | Not | Not | Not | Not | 1 | Not
| Type | Sighted | Sighted | Sighted | Sighted | Float | Sighted
A Probable Mission | | | | | Pat. |
I
R How Contacted | SD | SD | SD | SD | Lookout | S/M
C Initial Range | 30 mi | 22 mi | | | 10 mi | 5 mi
R
A Elevation Angle | | | | | 2° |
F Range & Relative | | | | | |
T Bearing of Plane | | | 2 miles | 12 miles | 10 miles |
| When It Detected | | | | | 200° |
| S/M | | | | | |
| (State (Beaufort) | | | 1 | 3 | 2 |
C Sea: ( | | | | | |
O | (Direction(Rel) | | | 225 | 305 | 225 |
N | | | | | |
D Visibility(Miles) | | | 30 | 30 | 20 |
I Clouds: (Height in | | | | | |
T | Ft. | | | 6,000 | 6,000 | 4,500 |
I | (Percent | | | | |
O | Overcast | | | 7 | 7 | 5 |
N | (Bearing (Rel) | | | | |
S Moon: (Angle | | | | | |
| (Percent Illum. | | | | | |

Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol Medium Gray
* Symbol 0.0. is used in this report to indicate SD was not being used.
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Contact Number

| | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | June 12 | June 13 | June 16 | June 16 | 18 June | June 20 |
| S | Time (Zone) | 1400 | -10 1122 | -10 1200 | -10 1535 | -10 1132 | -10 1347 |
| U | Position: Lat. | 27-40 N | 27-50 N | 24-20 N | 7 miles | | 24-39 N |
| B | Long. | 142-26 E | 142-35E | 141-04E | [UNCLEAR: Two] | | 138-53 E |
| M | Speed | 3 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 17. | 9. | 8.5 |
| A | Course | | 180 | 295 | 010 | 270 | 270 |
| R | Trim | Sub | Surf | Surf | Surf | Surf | Surf |
| I | Minutes Since Last | | | | | | |
| N | SD Radar Search | 0.0. | 0.0. | 0.0. | 0.0. | 0.0. | 0.0. |
| E | | | | | | | |
| A | Number | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| I | Type | Rufe | Dave | Two Eng. Float | Medium Bomber | Two Eng. Float | Betty |
| R | Probable Mission | Pat | Pat | Pat | Oposition Raid | Pat | Pat |
| C | How Contacted | Periscope | Lookout | O.O.D. | Lookout | Lookout | Lookout |
| R | Initial Range | 4 mi | 3 mi | 5 mi | 7 mi | 6 mi | 5 mi |
| A | Elevation Angle | | 5° | 3° | 1° | 4° | 1° |
| F | Range & Relative | | | 8 mi | 4 mi | More than | 5 mi |
| T | Bearing of Plane | | | 175° | 275° | 6 mi | 330° |
| | When It Detected | | | | | 045° | |
| | S/M | | | | | | |
| | (State Beaufort) | | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| C | Sea: (Direction(Rel) | | | 345 | 345 | 315 | 355 |
| O | Visibility(Miles | | 20 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 20 |
| N | Clouds: (Height in | | 9000 | 6000 | 6000 | 80,000 | 9,900 |
| D | Ft. | | | | | | |
| I | (Percent | | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 |
| T | overcast | | | | | | |
| I | (Bearing (Rel) | | | | | | |
| O | Moon: (Angle | | | | | | |
| N | (Percent Illum | | | | | | |
| S | | | | | | | |
Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol Medium Gray
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Contact Number | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18
S U B M A R I N E
Date | June 22 | June 23 | June 24 | June 24 | June 24 | June 25
Time (Zone) | -10 | 0426 | 0746 | 0831 | 0940 | 0000 to
| 1445 | | | | | 0400
Position: Lat. | 24-27 N | 24-30 N | 24-30 N | 24-30 N | 24-31 N | 24-50 N
Long. | 139-31 E | 141-11 E | 141-15 E | 141-12 E | 141-13E | 141-20 E
Course | 097 | 020 | 000 | 330 | 330 | 080
Speed | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 11
Trim | Surf | Sub | Surf | Surf | Sub | Surf
Minutes Since Last | 0.0. | Observed | 0.0. | Contin. | Contin- | Observed
SD Radar Search | | umbrella | | | ous Bomber | 41 Planes
| | of Fighters | | | and Fighter | land
| | in air | | | Activity | on Iwo
| | and 76 | | | During | Jima
Number | 1 | Planes | 1 | Not | |
A I R C R A F T | | on Ground | | Sighted | |
Type | Betty | through- | Betty | | Day 50 |
| | out day | | | Planes |
Probable Mission | Pat | Pat | Pat | Pat | Pat |
How Contacted | Periscope | Periscope | Periscope | Periscope | SD |
Initial Range | 9 mi | | | | 2 mi |
Elevation Angle | 1° | | | | |
Range & Relative | 9 mi | | | | |
Bearing of Plane | 195° | | | | |
When It Detected | | | | | |
S/M | | | | | |
C O N D I T I O N S
(State Beaufort) | | | | | |
Sea: | 1 | | | | |
(Direction(Rel) | 120° | | | | |
Visibility (Miles) | 20 | | | | |
(Height in | | | | | |
Clouds: Ft) | 6,000 | | | | | |
(Percent | | | | | |
overcast | 8 | | | | | |
(Bearing(Rel) | | | | | |
Moon:(Angle | | | | | |
(Percent Illum | | | | | |

Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol Medium Gray
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Contact Number
| | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | June 25 | June 28 | June 30 | July 1 | July 2 | July 2 |
| S | Time (Zone) | -10 | 0424 | 0518 | 0803 | 0547 | 0545 | 0645 |
| U | B | Position: Lat | | 24-49 N | 24-53 N | 25-27 N | 26-28 N | 27-10 N | 27-30N |
| M | Long. | | 141-12E | 141-13E | 139-27E | 141-47E | 141-54E | 142-03E |
| A | R | Speed | | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 |
| I | N | Course | | 152° | 155° | 090° | 083° | 190° | 190 |
| E | Trim | Sub | Sub | Sub | Sub | Sub | Sub |
| | Minutes Since Last | Observed | 0.0. | 0.0. | 0.0. | 0.0. | 0.0. |
| | SD Radar Search | 23 planes | | | | | |
| A | Number | | over two | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| I | Type | | Jima | Zero | Betty | Rufe | Rufe | Rufe |
| R | C | Probable Mission | | Patrol | Patrol | Patrol | Patrol | Patrol | Patrol |
| R | A | How Contacted | | Periscope | Periscope | Periscope | Periscope | Periscope |
| F | T | Initial Range | | | 2 mi | 6 mi | | 4 mi | |
| | Elevation Angle | | | | | | 5° | |
| | Range & Relative | | | | | | Not | |
| | Bearing of Plane | | | | | | Detected | |
| | When It Detected | S/M | | | | | | | |
| C | Sea: (State Beaufort) | | | | | | 1 | |
| O | (Direction (Rel) | | | | | | 160 | |
| N | D | Visibility (Miles) | | | | | | 10 | |
| I | (Height in | | | | | | 7,000 | |
| T | Clouds: ft) | | | | | | | |
| I | (Percent | | | | | | 3 | |
| O | overcast) | | | | | | | |
| N | (Bearing (Rel) | | | | | | | |
| S | Moon: (Angle | (Percent Illum. | | | | | | | |
Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol Medium Gray
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Contact Number | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | |
Date | July 6 | July 7 | July 8 | July 9 | |
Time (Zone) | -10 | 0845 | 1034 | 1404 | |
| 1716 | | | | |
S | Position Lat. | 28-28N | 27-05N | 28-22.5N | 28-40N | |
U | Long. | 141-16E | 142-05E | 141-10E | 141-30E | |
B | Speed | 11 | 3 | 11 | 11 | |
M | Course | 325 | 340 | 090 | 082 | |
A | Trim | Surf | Sub | Surf | Surf | |
R | Minutes Since Last | 0.0. | 0.0. | 0.0. | 0.0. | |
I | SD Radar Search | | | | | |
N | | | | | | |
E | | | | | | |

A | Number | | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
I | Type | | Navis | Betty | Betty | |
R | Probable Mission | | Pat | Pat | Pat | |
C | How Contacted | SJ | Periscope | I.O.O.D | I.O.O.D | |
R | Initial Range | 8 mi | 5 mi | 6 mi | 5 mi | |
A | | | | | | |
F | Elevation Angle | | | | | |
T | Range & Relative | | | | | |
| Bearing of Plane | | | | | |
| When It Detected | | | | | |
| S/M | | | | | |

Sea: (State Beaufort | | | | | |
| (Direction(Rel) | | | | | |
Visibility(Miles | | | | | |
| (Height in | | | | | |
Clouds | Ft) - | | | | | |
| (Percent | | | | | |
| overcast | | | | | |
Moon: (Bearing(Rel) | | | | | |
| (Angle | | | | | |
| (Percent Illum | | | | | |

Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol Medium Gray
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(M) Radar.
SD radar gave good results including its use in
connection with I.F.F. equipment while on plane guard
duty. Contacts and I.F.F. response were obtained at
ranges up to 40 miles. The only difficulty in identifica-
tion occurred when there were large groups of planes at
equal ranges. SD high frequency tune up proved unstable
and was returned to lower frequency by Proteus during
voyage repairs prior to patrol. The pre amplifier unit,
having proved unreliable, was disconnected at this time.

(N) Sound Gear and Sound Conditions.
Prior to sound head casualty of 28 June by severe depth
charges, JK-QC and QB was satisfactory and sound conditions
normal.
JP-1 was very dependable being our only source of infor-
mation during the attack mentioned above. Minor difficulties
were experienced with broken leads in the cable below the
lower packing unit. Installation does not provide adequately
for the constant flexing which occurs at this point.

(O) No unusual density layers were encountered. Bathothermograph
cards were taken throughout the patrol and are being forwarded
to The Vice Chief of Naval Operations (Hydro Office) in accord-
ance with existing instructions.

(P) Health and Food and Habitability.
No serious defects were observed in any of the above items.
One case of acute appendicitis was successfully treated accord-
ing to the instructions issued by the Pearl Harbor Sub Base.
The patient will be transferred for further treatment during
the refit.

(Q) Personnel
(a) Number of men on board during patrol. | 74
(b) Number of men qualified at start of patrol. | 51
(c) Number of men qualified at end of patrol. | 53
(d) Number of unqualified men making first patrol. | 16
(e) Number of men advanced in rating during patrol. | 8
The state of training of officers and men left nothing to be
desired. No adverse reactions were noted under prolonged depth
charge attack.

(R) Miles Steamed - Fuel Used.
Pearl Harbor to area 3199 mi. | 27,200 gals.
In area | 5539 mi. | 45,780 gals.
Area to Midway | 2164 mi. | gals.

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Serial: (037)

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

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO ARCHER-FISH Conf.
SS311/A16-3 serial (06-44)
dated 14 July 1944.

From: Commander Submarine Division TWO HUNDRED ONE.
To: Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) Commander Submarine Squadron TWENTY.
(2) Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
(3) Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH Report of Third War Patrol - Comments on.

1. The third war patrol of the U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH was the first
for the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander W.H. Wright as such. This
patrol was conducted in the Bonin Area and consisted of thirty-one days in
the area. The ARCHER-FISH was assigned life guard duties during the strikes
on Iwo Jima on July 4th and rescued one aviator. No opportunity to inflict
damage on the enemy was missed. It is very gratifying to see how consci-
entiously this fine patrol was conducted.

2. ATTACK NUMBER ONE.

Four torpedoes were fired from periscope depth at a destroyer
similar to the Hatsuharu class. Two hits were observed and the destroyer
seen to sink. The torpedoes were fired at a range of 1160 yards on an 82°
port track using a speed spread of 1/2 knot. This attack took place on June
28th close to the beach and in spite of air coverage. The aggressive spirit
displayed in pressing home this attack is noteworthy.

ATTACK NUMBER TWO

This attack was made on July 2 1944 against a heavily escorted
convoy of five ships. Nine torpedoes were fired in this attack, which re-
sulted in the sinking of a 10,000 ton AP and the damaging of either a destroyer
or medium AK. Six torpedoes were fired from the bow tubes on a 120° starboard
track from a range of 3,000 yards at a large AP. Depth settings of six and
ten feet were used with a one knot speed spread. Four timed hits were heard
and although the target was not seen to sink because of counter attack, it is
felt by this command that the target sank.

After firing the bow tubes the ARCHER-FISH swung for a stem
tube attack on a destroyer and medium sized AK. Only three Mark 18's were
fired due to a misunderstanding and one timed hit was heard.

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SUBMARINE DIVISION TWO HUNDRED ONE
jrw
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
16 July 1944.

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18 July, 1944.

CONFIDENTIAL

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO ARCHER-FISH Conf.Ltr.
SS311/A16-3 serial 06-44
dated 14 July, 1944.

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

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH - Report of Third War Patrol,
comments on.

1. The remarks of Commander Submarine Division 201
are concurred in.

2. The Squadron Commander congratulates the Captain,
officers and crew of ARCHER-FISH for a very well conducted and
successful patrol. The attacks were intelligently and aggressively
conducted. Lifeguard duties were successfully carried out.
ARCHER-FISH returned in good material condition and with the
morale of personnel high.

[SIGNATURE: Leo L. Pace]
LEO L. PACE.

Copy to:
CSD-201
CO ARCHER-FISH

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Serial 01517                            San Francisco, California,
                                        25 July 1944.
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                                        NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL BE
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to                    DESTROYED PRIOR TO
ARCHER-FISH Report of                   ENTERING PATROL AREA.
Third War Patrol.

COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 475
U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH - THIRD WAR PATROL.

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

Subject:   U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS311) - Report of Third War
           Patrol (28 May to 15 July 1944).

           1. The third war patrol of the ARCHER-FISH was the first
for the new Commanding Officer, as such. The patrol was conducted in
the Bonin Islands Area.

           2. The ARCHER-FISH performed lifeguard duty in the Bonin
Islands Area during the carrier force air strikes on these islands.
Prior to the first strike, the ARCHER-FISH sent an excellent recon-
naissance report giving the composition of air forces sighted on the
air fields at Iwo Shima.

           3. The ARCHER-FISH conducted aggressive attacks; first,
against a destroyer; and second, against a convoy of five ships heavily
escorted. The first attack resulted in the sinking of a destroyer.
The results of the second attack were unobserved due to intensive
anti-submarine activity.

           4. The ARCHER-FISH rescued one U.S. Naval Aviator in the
performance of its lifeguard duty. A Japanese prisoner was also
picked up.

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

           6. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congra-
tulates the Commanding Officer, officers, and crew for this successful
patrol and for the efficient performance of lifeguard duty. The
ARCHER-FISH is credited with having inflicted the following damage up-
on the enemy:

                               S U N K

1 - Destroyer (HATSUHARA class) (EU) - 1,400 tons (Attack No. 1)
                                                              [STAMP: EXTRA ORIGINAL]
                                                              [STAMP: SORG: MICRO]
                                                              [STAMP: PHOTO-LAB OP-16]
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THIRD ENDORSEMENT to NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL BE
ARCHER-FISH Report of DESTROYED PRIOR TO
Third War Patrol. ENTERING PATROL AREA.

COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 475
U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH - THIRD WAR PATROL.

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SS311/A16-3
Serial (011-44)
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS311)
Care of Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, Calif.

29 September, 1944

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Division 201.
      (2) The Commander Submarine Squadron 20.
      (3) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
      (4) The Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH - Report of Fourth War Patrol.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.
           (B) Track chart to Comsubpac only.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the fourth war patrol of this
vessel conducted in waters of the Japanese Empire east of KYUSHU and
south of SHIKOKU during the period from 7 August, 1944 to 29 September,
1944, is forwarded herewith.

[HANDWRITTEN: 112]
[HANDWRITTEN: T.H. Wright]

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
[HANDWRITTEN: BY OP-09B9C DATE 5/23/72]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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ALL TIMES ARE FOR ZONE -9 IN THIS REPORT UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED

August 14-15 Enroute area.

August 16 Entered area, conducting submerged patrol during daylight.

August 17
0457 Dived.
1115 Sighted submarine, later determined to be friendly.
1130 Surfaced and exchanged calls with Albacore.
1342 Dived.
1906 Surfaced.

August 18-19 Uneventful.
1018 A/C contact #1. Four engine bomber, distance 8 miles.

August 20-21 Patrolling submerged off Tanega Shima diving 5 miles cast
             of Otake Zaki and running parallel to 100 Fm curve in a NE
             direction.
1719 A/C contact #2. NELL, distance 2 miles.

August 22
0506 Dived. Conducting submerged patrol south of Tanega Shima.
1938 Surfaced.

August 23
0640 Dived south of Toi Misaki across approaches to Ariake Wan and
             Van Diemen straits.
0930 A/C contact #3. Sighted BETTY at 6 miles and heard distant
             explosion.
1928 Surfaced.

August 24
0506 Dived off O Shima Light. A dense surface haze reduced range
             of visibility to about three miles and handicapped periscope
             observations.
1901 Surfaced.

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August 25
0502 Dived. Haze conditions are bad again today and the sea is an
 oily smooth - Patrolling inside 100 Fii curve north of Tosaki
 Hana.
1317 Surfaced to check position.
1413 Dived.
1546 A/C contact #4. Eight ZEKES at 6 miles.
1910 Surfaced.
1910-30 A/C contact #5. TOPSY came out of cloud bank directly over-
 head, dived.
2024 Surfaced.

August 26
0511 Dived south of Hi Saki for patrol inside 100 Fii curve. Visibility
 improved but seas are still glassy.
0915 A/C contact #6. DAVE at 4 miles.
1145 A/C contact #7. Two ZEKES at 6 miles.
1437 A/6 contact #8. Unidentified.
1518 A/C contact #9. Six ZEKES at 10 miles.
1602 A/C contact #10. Six ZEKES at 10 miles.
1815 A/C contact #11. One Trainer.
1830 A/C contact #12. One trainer.
1900 A/C contact #13. TOPSY at 15 miles.
1955 Surfaced.
1957 A/C contact #14. The running lights of three planes flying on
 parallel and opposite course.
2028 A/C contact #15. Exhausts of a two engine bomber closing, dived.
2314 Surfaced.

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2203 Surfaced.

September 1
0515 Dived in outer area.
1116 A/C contact #24. BETTY at 1½ miles.
1714 Surfaced. Although the plane activity in the Bungo Suido area
     follows no definite pattern, contacts are more frequent between
     sunset and 2200, so decided to surface, air out the boat, get in
     a few hours of charge and dive during this period.
1847 Dived.
2201 Surfaced.

September 2
0018 A/C contact #25. Detected in SJ at 5000 yards closed rapidly to
     3000 yards. Dived.
0152 Surfaced.
0347 Picked up interference in SJ which has the characteristics of
     our ten centimeter gear, turned to investigate. Interference
     soon reached saturation on all bearings and stayed steady on
     us. Shifted to receiver only and went ahead flank speed. No
     keying of his transmitted pulse was noted.
0426 Picked up a target in SJ at 9000 yards and tracked on a south-
     westerly course. He is making 18 knots so an end around before
     daylight is out, altered course to diverge target 20 degrees.
0512 At 12000 yards sighted submarine from the bridge identity
     uncertain. Soon after sighting, submarine dived so we did like-
     wise. Ship contact #2. Contact never regained by sight or sound.
1707 Surfaced.
1903 Dived.
2209 Surfaced.

September 3
0515 Dived.
1714 Surfaced.

September 4
0514 Dived.
1832 Surfaced

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Previous information indicates traffic in Kii Suido hugs the
coast of HONSHU. During the last hour of running in toward
land 82 and 3000 megacycle radar was strong in the direction
of Shiono Misaki and this gear seemed to settle on us despite
a driving rain.
Shortly after daylight the rain stopped and echo ranging was
picked up in the direction of Shiono Misaki and Ichie Saki.
Four trawlers were in sight, two to the northward and two south
at ranges of 4000 - 6000 yards. It was believed at first that
these craft were echo ranging but as they stood toward each
other the pingers were identified as a PC to the southward and
masts of what was later identified as a Takatake destroyer.
coming down.
0620 The PC that had been lying off Fukura Ko at range 9000 yards
changed course 180 degrees and went around the point.
0645 Started tracking the Takatake. Speed checked at 13 knots as he
came down but the minimum range obtained was 6400 yards. Upon
reaching the approximate locality of our Lorning dive the
destroyer started making zigs of about 100 degrees, range re-
maining about 12000 yards until 0855 when he started to close
in our direction still making the radical zigs.
0903 During the entire approach we had kept the low pointed at the
Takatake and all machinery rigged for silent running except
steering and planes. At range 6000 yards angle on the bow 35
starboard picked up the masts and upper works of a Chidori
TBD, trailing the Takatake about 1000 yards astern.
0908 Range 5000 yards angle on the bow 60 port picked up and counted
target's screws at 160 r.
0912 Range 3000 yards target swung to a zero angle on the bow and
turn count picked up. Plot and TDC have been checking at 12
knots but we now count him at 250 rpm. Decided to break off
the approach and plane down until the situation cleared. This
decision made on the spur of the moment resulted from evaluation
of several factors. We have IX 23s forward, neither the small DD
or his Chidori escort draws much water and by their activities
and the movements of the trawlers astern either traffic is due
through here or we are being given the bums rush. At 350 feet
with excellent sound conditions we were able to study the maneuvers
of the two sets of screws more carefully. A continuous speed
variation of from 250 rpm down to 60 rpm or 18 to 5 knots with
redical course changes kept them in close for about an hour. They
seemed to ping directly on us at times but as we were the man
in the middle they may have been hadicapping each other.

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1007
Back at periscope depth. One pinger has drawn off to the south
and one to north.
1950
Surfaced.
2251
A/C contact #32. Ficked up at 12000 yards on SJ closing rapidly.
Dived.
2355
Surfaced.
September 9
0158
A/C contact #33. Fassed astern distance 3000 yards. Dived.
0310
Surfaced.
0452
Dived 15 miles West of Shiono Misaki, attempting to ride in
to the coast with the current without being detected. Picked
up echo ranging shortly after diving.
0531
Ship contact #4. No attack. A Chidori and high masted trawler
approached to within 10000 yards, remained for two hours steer-
ing various courses then heading off toward O Shima Ko. Again
our diving point was the focus of search.
1903
Surfaced.
September 10
0439
Dived 10 miles west of Huroto Zeki for another try at this
side of Kii Suido.
0830
A/C contact #34. DIVE at 8 miles.
Many sampans apparently engaged in fishing: re sighted close
inshore during the day.
1922
Surfaced.
September 11
0430
Dived 6 miles off shore between Ichie Saki and Shiono Misaki.
0745
Three fishing vessels close inshore.
0818
A/C contact #35. DIVE at 8 miles.
0847
Sighted armed trawler.
0850
A/C contact #36. DIVE at 8 miles.

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1050
Ship contact #5. Wakatake dog dog come up from the South
exchanged signals with station on Shiono kisaki and proceeded
up the coast out of sight. Minimum range obtained 6500 yards.
1300
Ship contact #6. Consisted of one IST type landing craft, one
smoker of about 800 tons with high masts and a high stack,
similar to our YOs and two wooden trawlers. None is believed
worth a torpedo attack. rassed abeam at 6000 yards.
1320
A/C contact #37. Rufe at five miles circling.
1349
A/C contact #38. A zero type fighter diving us.
1913
Surfaced.
September 12-16 Conduct.ng submerged patrol in assigned area. Heavy
seas are running and it looks like we are due for a change of
weather.
September 18 Departed area enroute Midway.
The patrol was disappointing from the standpoint of contacts.
SD was used only after repcated close passes by night flying
aircraft, then keyed.
Our PR was seldom clear and usually showed two to four strong
enemy radars.
Some nights when there was no interference in supposed aircraft
frequency ranges we were driven down, on other nights when air-
craft radar interference was strong we were not molested. Unless
and until the APR can be made directional and cover a wider range
of frequencies its chief value is "stress and strain".
None of the aircraft no matter how close they came, even
in bright moonlight dropped. Either we were not seen or their
aircraft are not permitted to bomb blind in this area. Je never
stayed up to find out which was the case.
September 19
1521 A/C contact #39. Sighted bomber at 8 miles. Dived.
September 19-21 Enroute iidway.

September 21
0856
Ship contact #7. Tracked for position ahead. Target speed
3 knots.
1015
Dived. Closed range to 8000 yards and identified contact
as 300 ton patrol craft similar to the one fired on in this
area when we were outbound. No 4 inch ammunition remaining.
1308
Surfaced. Proceeding Lidway.....
September 24 Arrived widway
1500 (1)
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Commander J.F. ENRIGHT reported aboard as relief for C.O.
in accordance with Comsubpacsubordcom orders serial 796
of 23 September, 1944.
September 25-29 Enroute Pearl Harbor, T.H.

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(C) WEATHER

The weather during the period of this patrol was generally
fair with many days of flat calm in the area with attending
surface haze and reduced visibilit.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION

No unusual conditions were encountered that have not been
reported or listed on charts and in Coast ilot.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

1. Otake Zaki - Normal characteristics but
lighted at irregular intervals.

2. Toi Misaki - Same

3. Tosaki Hana - Reduced visibility, uncertain
characteristics

4. Mi Saki (Todoro) Same

5. Muroto Zaki - Same

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Subject: U.S.S. ARCH.R-FISH(SS311) - REPORT OF FOURTH WAR PATROL

| CONTACT NUMBER | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Date | Aug.26 | Aug.26 | Aug.26 | Aug. 26 | Aug. 26 | Aug.26 |
| U Time (Zone) | 1145 | 1437 | 1518 | 1602 | 1815 | 1830 |
| B Position: Lat. | 32-15N | 32-14N | 32-14N | 32-15N | 32-15N | 32-15N |
| M Long. | 131-46E | 131-43E | 131-43E | 131-41E | 131-45E | 131-45E |
| A Speed | 2 kts | 2 kts | 2 kts | 2 kts | 2 kts | 2 kts |
| R Course | 270°T | 090°T | 270°T | 090°T | 090°T | 090°T |
| I Trim | Per | Per | Per | Per | Per | Per |
| N Minutes S_nce Last | Not | Not | Not | Not | Not |
| E SD Radar Search | Manned | Subm | Manned | Manned | Manned | Manned |
| A Number | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| I Type | - | - | ZEKE | - | Training Trainer Plane | Training Trainer Plane |
| R Probable Mission | Patrol | H | Unk. | Unk. | Training | Training |
| C How Contacted | Per | Per | Per | Per | Per | Per |
| A Initial Range | 16000 | 10 mi | 10 mi | 10 mi | 12 mi | 12 mi |
| F Elevation Angle | 3° | 3° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 4° |
| T Range & Relative | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | .D. | N.D. |
| Bearing of Plane When it De..ected Submarine |
| C Sea: (St.te(Beaufort | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| O (Direction(Rel | 1 | 030 | 030 | 030 | 030 | 030 |
| N Visibility (Miles) | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| D (Height in |
| I Clouds: Ft. | 6000 | 7000 | 7000 | 7000 | 7000 | 7000 |
| T (Percent |
| I Overcast | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O Moon: (Angle | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N (Bearing (Rel | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| S (Percent Illum. | - | - | - | - | - | - |

Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol Medium Gray

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CONTACT NUMBER
13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18
Date | Aug.26 | Aug.26 | Aug.26 | Aug. 27 | Aug. 29 | Aug. 31
S
U Time (Zone) | 1900 | 1957 | 2028 | 0930 | 2058 | 2014
B | | | | -9 | -9 | -9..
M Position: Lat | 32-15 N | 32.N | 32 N | 32-30N | 31-40N | 32-30N
A |
R Long. | 131-468 | 131-50E | 131-508 | 131-40E | 130-20E | 132-30E
I
T Speed | 2 Kts | 10 Kts | 12 Kte | 2 Kts | 10. Kts | 18 Kts
N
E-Course | 090°T | 110°T | 110°T | 270°T | 220°T | 180°T
i
Trim | Per | Surf | Surf | Per | Surf | Surf
Minutes Since Last SD | Not | Not | Not | Not | Not | Not
Radar Search | Manned | Lanned | Manned | Manned | Manned. | Lanned
A Number | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1
I Type | - | TRANS | - | BETTY | TE | -
R
CProbable Mission | Transp. | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Esc.
R
A How Contacted | Per | LkOut | IkOut | Per | LkOut | SJ
F
T Initial Range | 15 mi | 1 mi | 5 mi | 8 mi | 5 mi | 5 mi
Elevation Angle | 4° | 10° | 5° | 4° | 6° | -
Range & Relative
Bearing of lane | N.D. | N.D. | H.D. | M.D. | N.D. | H.D.
When it Detected
Submarine
(State (Beaufort
C Sea: | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1
0
(Direction(Rel | 030 | 085 | 085 | 090 | 190 | 090
N
D Visibility (miles | 20 | 10... | 10 | 20 | 10 | 20
I
: (Height in
T
Clouds: Ft. | 7000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 9000 | 6000
I
(Percont
0
Overcast | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2
N
1
S
(Bearing (Rel | - | - | - | - | - | 270
Moon (Angle | - | - | - | - | - | 30
(Percent Ill m | - | - | - | - | - | 90
Tope of S/M Camouflage on this patrol Medium Gray
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CONTACT NUMBER | 19     | 20     | 21     | 22     | 23     | 24
||||||
S              |        |        |        |        |        |
U              |        |        |        |        |        |
B              |        |        |        |        |        |
M              |        |        |        |        |        |
A              |        |        |        |        |        |
R              |        |        |        |        |        |
I              |        |        |        |        |        |
N              |        |        |        |        |        |
E              |        |        |        |        |        |
Date           | Aug.31 | Aug.31 | Aug.31 | Aug.31 | Aug.31 | Sept.1
Time (Zone     | -9     | 0900   | 1253   | 1637   | 2019   | 1116
               | 0138   |        |        |        |        |
Position: Lat  | 132-30N| 32-00N | 32-00N | 31-50N | 30-47N | 31-40N
         Long  | 132-30E| 132-10E| 131-00E| 132-25E| 132-41E| 133-26E
Speed          | 18 Kts | 2 Kts  | 2 Kts  | 2 Kts  | 12 Kts | 2 Kts
Course         | 170°   | 090°   | 090°   | 180°   | 090°   | 030°
Trim           | Surf   | Per    | Per    | Per    | Surf   | Per
Minutes Since Last | N.M.   | N.M.   | N.M.   | N.M.   | 0.     | N.M.
SD Radar Search|
A              |        |        |        |        |        |
I              |        |        |        |        |        |
R              |        |        |        |        |        |
C              |        |        |        |        |        |
R              |        |        |        |        |        |
A              |        |        |        |        |        |
F              |        |        |        |        |        |
T              |        |        |        |        |        |
Number         | 1      | 1      | 1      | 1      | 1      | 1
Type           | -      | BETTY  | BETTY  | TESS   | -      | BETTY
Probable Mission| Esc    | Trans  | Patrol | Patrol | Patrol | Patrol
How Contacted  | SJ     | Per    | Per    | Per    | S.D    | Per
Initial Range  | 1 mi   | 7 mi   | 5 mi   | 5 mi   | 10 mi  | 3000
Elevation Angle| -      | 2°     | 2°     | 1°     | -      | 2°
Range & Relative| N.D.   | N.D.   | N.D.   | N.D.   | N.D.   | N.D.
Bearing of Plane|        |        |        |        |        |
When it Detected|        |        |        |        |        |
Submarine      |
C              |        |        |        |        |        |
O              |        |        |        |        |        |
N              |        |        |        |        |        |
D              |        |        |        |        |        |
I              |        |        |        |        |        |
T              |        |        |        |        |        |
I              |        |        |        |        |        |
O              |        |        |        |        |        |
N              |        |        |        |        |        |
S              |        |        |        |        |        |
Sea: (State(Beaufort| 1      | 1      | 1      | 1      | 2      | 3
(Direction(Rel| 090    | 080    | 045    | 045    | 1      | 1
Visibility (Miles| 20     | 20     | 20     | 20     | 10     | 15
(Height in Ft.| 6000   | 9000   | 6000   | 6000   | 9000   | 7000
Clouds: (Percent Overcast| 2      | 2      | 2      | 2      | 1

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| CONTACT NUMBR | 25      | 26      | 27      | 28      | 29      | 30      | Date          | Sept.2  | Sept.4  | Sept.5  | Sept.6  | Sept.6  | Sept.6  |
| Time (Zone)   | -9      |         |         |         |         |         |
|               | 0018    | 1918    | 1905    | 1322    | 1403    | 1500    |
| Position: Lat | 32-15N  | 31-45N  | 32-09N  | 32-45N  | 32-44ON | 32-37M  |
| Long.         | 132-53E | 133-40E | 133-42E | 33-10E  | 133-10E | 133-15E |
| Speed         | 10 Kts. | 10 Kts  | 10 Kts  | 2 Kts   | 2 Kts   | 2 Kts.  |
| Course        | 050°    | 160°    | 100°    | 180°    | 180°    | 225°    |
| Trim          | Surf    | Surf    | Surf    | Per     | Per     | Per     |
| Minutes Since Last SD Radar Search | N.M.    | N.M.    | N.M.    | N.M.    | N.M.    | N.M.    |
| Number        | 1       | 1       |         | 1       | 1       | 1       |
| Type          | -       | -       | -       | MAVIS   | NELL    | SETTY   |
| Probable Mission | Unk     | Unk     | Unk     | Patrol  | Unk     | Unk     |
| How Contacted   | SJ      | LkOut   | LkOut   | Por     | Per     | Per     |
| Initial Range   | 5000    | 6000    | 6000    | 10,000  | 7 mi    | 7 mi    |
| Elevation Angle | -       | 3°      | 3°      | 5°      | 1°      | 2°      |
| Range & Relative Bearing of Plane When it Detected Submarine | N.D.    | N.D.    | N.D.    | N.D     | N.D.    | N.D.    |
| (State Beaufort | 2       | 2       | 2       | 2       | 2       | 2       |
| Sor:            | -       | -       | -       | -       | -       | -       |
| (Direction(Rel | 15      | 15      | 15      | 20      | 20      | 20      |
| Visibility(Miles) |         |         |         |         |         |         |
| (Height in Ft. | 6000    | 9000    | 8000    | 6000    | 6000    | 6000    |
| Clouds: (Percent Overcast | 8       | 1       |         | 3       | 3       | 3       |
| (Bearing(Rel   | 270     | -       | -       | -       | -       | -       |
| Moon: (Angle    | 60      | -       | -       | -       | -       | -       |
| (Percent Illum | 100     | -       | -       | -       | -       | -       |

Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol Medium Gray

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CONTACT NU BER | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36
Date | Sept.7 | Sept.8 | Sept.9 | Sept.10 | Sept.11 | Sept.11
S -9
U Time (Zonc) | 0047 | 2250 | 0157 | 0830 | 0818 | 0850
B
Position: Lat | 32-35N | 32-50N | 32-30N | 33-13N | 33-25N | 33-25N
Long. | 133-36E | 135-30E | 135-30E | 135-50E | 135-30E | 135-36E
R
I Speed | 10 Kts | 10 Kts | 10 Kts | 1 Kt | 1 Kt | 1 Kt
N
E Course | 160° | 270° | 270° | 140° | 000° | 270°
Trim | Surf | Surf | Surf | Per | Per | Per
Minutes Since Last
SD Radar Search | N.M. | N.M. | N.M. | N.M. | N.M. | N.M.
Number | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1
A Type | - | - | - | DAVE | DAVE | DAVE
I
R Probable Mission | Unk | H | Unk | Patrol | Patrol | Patrol
C
R How Contacted | LkOut | SJ | SJ | Per | Per | Per
A
F Initial Range | 6000 | 13,000 | 3000 | 8 mi | 8 mi | 8 mi
T
Elevation Angle | 2° | 3° | 2° | 3° | 2° | 3°
Range & Relative
Bearing of Plane
When it Detected | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.
Submarine
C
(State(Beaufort | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2
O
N Sea:
(Direction(Rel | 275 | 000 | 340 | 010 | 090 | 090
D
I Visibility (Miles) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 20
T
(Height in
I
Ft. | 9000 | 3000 | 6000 | 9000 | 8000 | 8000
O Clouds: (Percent
N
Overc st | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4
S
(Bearing(Rel | - | - | - | - | - | -
Moon: (Angle
(Percent | - | - | - | - | - | -
Illum.
Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol | Medium Gray
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CONT.CT NUMBER | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Date | Sept.11 | Sept.11 | Sept.11 |  |  |
S Time(Zone) | -9 1320 | -9 1349 | -9 1443 |  |  |
U Position: Lat. | 33-25N | 33-25N | 33-25N |  |  |
B Long. | 135-35E | 135-40E | 135-45E |  |  |
M
R Speed | 1 Kt | 2 Kts | 2 Kts |  |  |
I Course | 220° | 000° | 180° |  |  |
N
E Trim | Per | Per | Per |  |  |
Minutes Since Last | N.M. | N.M. | N.M. |  |  |
SD Radar Search |  |  |  |  |  |
A Number | 1 | 1 | 1 |  |  |
I Type | RUFE | RUFE | NATE |  |  |
R
C Probable Mission | Patrol | Patrol | Patrol |  |  |
R
A How Contacted | Per | Per | Per |  |  |
F Initial Range | 5 mi | 4 mi | 2 mi |  |  |
T
Elevation Angle | 4° | 2° | 3° |  |  |
Range & Relative |  |  |  |  |  |
Bearing of Plane | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. |  |  |
When it Detected |  |  |  |  |  |
Submarine |  |  |  |  |  |
C (State (Beaufort | 2 | 2 | 2 |  |  |
O Sea: |  |  |  |  |  |
N (Direction(Rel | 250 | 270 | 270 |  |  |
D
I Visibility(Miles | 15 | 15 | 5 |  |  |
T
I (Height in | 60 | 60 | 60 |  |  |
O Ft. |  |  |  |  |  |
N Clouds: (Percent | 7 | 7 | 7 |  |  |
S Overcast |  |  |  |  |  |
(Bearing(Rel | - | - | - |  |  |
Moon: (Angle | - | - | - |  |  |
(Percent | - | - | - |  |  |
Illum |  |  |  |  |  |
Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol | Medium Gray |  |  |  |  |

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(F) SHIP CONTACTS

No. | Time Date | Lat. Long. | Type(s) | Initial Range | Estimated Co.&Sp | How Contacted | Remarks
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1. | 0920 8/13/44 | 32-55N 152-43E | Trawler | 8,000 | 170 deg 8-10 kts | Lookout | Damaged by gunfire
2. | 0426 9/2/44 | 32-20N 134-40E | SS | 9,000 | 225 deg 18 kts | SJ Radar | Sean just before diving to be SS
3. | 0610 9/8/44 | 33-25N 135-35E | PC type 4 Trawlers DD Chidori | 4000-6000 | Patroling easterly & westerly | Periscope (Submerged) | Patroling
4. | 0450 9/9/44 | 33-25N 135-35E | Chidori Trawler | 18,000 | Various | Heard Pinging | Patroling
5. | 1050 9/11/44 | 33-25N 135-35E | DD | 14,000 | 300 deg 10 Kts | Periscope (Submerged) | Proce.ded along coast up Kii Suido
6. | 1300 9/11/44 | 33-25N 135-35E | LST type [UNCLEAR: HO] type 2 trawlers | 12,000 | 340° | Periscope (Submerged) | !
7 | 0856 9/21/44 | 32-55N 152-40E | Trawler | 12,000 | Patroling | Periscope (High) |

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(H) ATTACK DATA
U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH GUN ATTACK NO. 1
Time: 1200 (-10) Date: Aug. 13, 1944
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PATROL No. 4
Lat. 32° 55' N Long. 152° 43'E
TARGET DATA
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DAMAGE INFLICTED
Damaged
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One 250 ton trawler-type Patrol Boat:
Two Masts, Bridge Structure Forward of LOT
Damaged determined by observation; six hits with high
explosive 4" rounds, approx. 250 rounds of 20 mm and 50
cal hit target. (Both masts were destroyed and s perficial
damage to bridge works and top side was observed)
DETAILS OF ACTION
GUN
ROUNDS
HITS
AVGE RANGE
4" 50 Cal
60 H.E.
6
4000 yds
4" 50 Cal
60 Common
0
4000 yds
20 MM Fwd
and
1200
200
Aft
2000 yds
50 cal
400
50
2000 yds
Range and scale was set on 4" 50 cal gun from data received from spotter
on bridge - Communications established with blackboard and chalk. 20 MM
and 50 cal were set and fired by gun pointers. Discipline of fire was
maintained by gun crews to maintain one 20 mm gun firing continuously.

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(I) MINES - None.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS
On closing the coast north of Shiono Misaki 7 anti-
submarine vessels were encountered. A small destroyer,
a Chidori, a PC, and four trawlers within a ten mile
radius carefully searching the area during the most of
the forenoon. They were not covering shipping close inshore
at the time but were on purely anti-submarine missions.
These vessels are based at O Shima Ko

(K) Major Defects and Damage.
1. Main motor brushes. During the last refit all main
motor brushes were renewed with the new Navy type. After
about 950 hours of service inspection revealed a large
amount of broken brushes and loose pig-tails. Samples
taken at random necessitated the renewal of 23 brushes.
Main power failure remained an ever present hazzard.

2. Main motor cables -n unusual high ground of 220
volts developed in #2 main motor cables (between motor
and control group) Exact location of ground has not been
determined. Dielectric tests on these cables are being
requested

3. Bendix log. This unit continues to be the most
unreliable piece of gear aboard ship. With continuous
nursing it works sometimes. Yard, tender, factory and own
ship personnel have failed to keep it in working order
over any appreciable period of time. A new unit has been
requested and will be installed when available.

4. Low Pressure Blower Starting Box. Failure in the
'starting box was caused by excessive arcing in the first
stages which required extensive repair and jury-rig to
make operative.

5. Drain Pump. A 240 volt ground developed in the
drain pump which was found to be loose interpolo coils
wearing against their pole pieces causing a breakdown
of the insulation and ground against the motor frame.

6. Conning tower hatch. This item continues to be
defective after having supposedly repaired during each
of the last two refits. While submerging past 30-35 feet the hatch
leaks spraying water throughout the forward part of
the conning tower.

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(L) RADIO
1. No ComSubPac seri-1 messages were missed.
2. Reception on 6380 KCS and 9090 KCS was best
in area although enemy jamming was exception-
ally strong from 16 August until 30 August.
3. On the 4155 KCS Chunking broadcasts reception
was very good.
4. Several contact messages were received from 1830
until 2030 GCT. Garbling, due to bad atmospheric
interference, made complete decoding of these
messages rare.

(M) RADAR
1. SJ-a performance was good throughout the patrol,
SD-4 was used sparingly and performed well. A peak of
1300 ft. was picked up at approximately 95,000 yards.
Navigation with SJ proved very worth while in periods
of reduced visibility. The SJ-a also performed well in
picking up planes at night (8,000 yd scale.
2. We experienced no materiel casualties on the
SD-4 while those on the SJ-a were few nd of minor
importance. During the training operations off Midway
there was a loss of signal on the "A" seco due to a
broken condenser lead (C203) in the IF strip in the
Range Indicator. While on station, the PPI sweep
became very erratic due to a faulty R44 in the power
supply of the PPI unit. The insulation at the center
of the resistor had broken down because of its own
generated heat and the hat developed by the nearby
rectifier tube, V9 (705-), causing arcing between
several turns of wire. This has happened before.
It is recommended that the resistor, R44, be relocated
in future designs of a PPI unit to permit more free
dissipation of head
3. The APR-1 was used extensively and with moderate
success. Radar frequencies encountered varied from 90 mcs.
to 300 mcs. Off Aoga Jima, land based radar of 100 mcs.
with antenna rotational speed of 8 RPM was detected.
Radar frequencies of 150 mcs., 205 mcs., and 265 mcs.
were encountered off Kawasi while frequencies of 100
mcs. and 205 mcs. were noted off Bungo Suido.

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-lthough the efficiency of enemy radar is not
known the following is tabulated for information
concerning the use of enemy radar.

Exceprts from PR-1 Log:
Frequency | Strength | Date | Location
105 | Med. | 8/14/44 | 200 mi.E. of -oga Shima.
108 | Med. | 8/16/44 | 140 ni. S.E. of Shiono Misaki
96 | Neak | 8/16/44 | Same
153 | Very Strong | 8/18/44 | 170 i.. of Tenega Shima.
147 | Med. | 6/18/44 | Same
154 | Weak | 8/19/44 | 60 mi.. of Tenega Shima
265 | Strong | 6/20/44 | San.o
147 | Strong | 8/20/44 | Seme
117 | Strong | 8/20/44 | Same
117 | Med | 6/21/44 | Same
87 | Teak | 6/24/44 | 40 mi... of Tosaki Hana.
117 | Med | 2/2/44 | Same
147 | Strong | 8/24/44 | Samo
267 | Strong | 8/2444 | Some
73 | Med | 8/25/44 | Same
205 | Led | 8/26/44 | Same
215 | Very Strong | 8/26/44 | Same
70 | Med. | /26/44 | Seme
99 | Lied. | 25/44 | Same
74 | Micd. | 6/27/44 | 40 mi S. of Ashizuri Saki
99 | Teak | 8/27/44 | Seme
155 | Led. | 8/27/44 | Same
215 | Led. | 8/27/44 | Some
208 | Med. | 8/27/44 | Same
115 | I-od. | 8/27/44 | Same
74 | bed. | 3/28/44 | Samo
99 | Mod. | 8/28/44 | Same
202 | Led. | /20/44 | Same
155 | Led. | 3/28/44 | Same
99 | Lied. | 9/4/44 | 60 Li. S.E. of shizuri Saki
165 | Med. | 9/4/44 | Same
155 | Led. | 9/8/44 | 40 11.9.3. of Shiono Misaki
110 | Very Strong | 9/12/144 | Same
160 | Med. | 9/15/44 | 25 i. E. of Toi Lisaki

10 cm radar, interference was detected on two occasions
emonating from Shono isaki.

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(N) SOUND GEAR

The JP-1 sound gear gave only fair results. Signal
strength was not as strong as it should have been. Ranges
obtained on targets were only about half these of the JK
and QC. The JP-1 hydrophone was magnitized once each
watch to partially counteract the weak a plification.

Sound conditions were generally excellent in the area
with moderate background and fish noises. Off Shiono
Lisaki pinging targets were heard well before the masts
were in sight at an estimated range of 20,000 - 25,000
wards.

The CA equipment provided no material failures and
formed with good results.

SITY LAYERS.

density la: rs were encountered.

And H. BILABILITY

All personnel was exceptionally good
crol.
Obtained from the Proteus was of better
d quality than ever obtained before.

1
(a)
(b) 1
(c) Nu
(d) Num
(c) Numb
atacts and action with the enemy were at
inimun, the officers and men retained
of aggressiveness throughout the patrol.
wing and moral romain high as all hands
er luck next time.

ord curing patrol. 74
ied at start of patrol. 47
ifcd at end of patrol. 67
alified men making first patrol. 9
men advanced in rating during patrol. 2

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(N) SOUND GEAR

The JP-1 sound gear gave only fair results. Signal
strength was not as strong as it should have been. Ranges
obtained on targets were only about half those of the JK
and QC. The JP-1 hydrophone was magnitized once each
watch to partially counteract the weak amplification.

Sound conditions were gen rally excellent in the area
with moderate background and fish noises. Off Shiono
Misaki pinging targets were heard well before the masts
wore in sight at an estimated range of 20,000 - 25,000
yards.

The CA equipment provided no material failures and
performed with good results.

(0) DENSITY LAYERS.

No unusual density le; rs were encountered.

(P) HEALTH, FOOD and H. BILABILITY

The health of all personnel was exceptionally good
throughout the patrol.
The food obtained from the Proteus was of better
variety and quality than ever obtained before.

(2) PERSONNEL

Although contacts and action with the enemy were at
a disheartening minimun, the officers and men retained
their sharp spirit of aggressiveness throughout the patrol.
Their state of training and moral romain high as all hands
look forward to better luck next time.

(a) Number of men on board curing patrol.
74
47
67
2
(b) Number of men qualified at start of patrol.
(c) Number of men qualifed at end of patrol.
(a) Number of unqualified men meking first patrol.
(c) Number of men advanced in rating during petrol. 2

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(R) MILES STENED - FUEL D
(Midway to rea 2160 mi., 26,250 gals.
(In Area 7250 mi., 43,200 ls
(area to Pearl Harbor 1250 mi., 42,500 gals
(Leceived 22,00 gals in Midway)
(S) DUR.TI N
(Days enroute to area 7)
(Days in arca 34)
(Days enroute to Pearl 12)
(Days submerged 34)
(One day in Midway)
(T) F.CTORS OF ENDURANCE LINING
Torpedoos Fuel Provisions Forsonnel Factor
24 11,000 10 d Unknown
Limiting factor this patrol - Opord

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CONFIDENTIAL
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
report of Fourth War
Patrol - U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH.

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

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH (SS 311) - Report of War
Patrol Number Four.

1. The Fourth War Patrol of the ARCHER-FISH was con-
ducted in the waters of the Japanese Empire east of KYUSHU and
south of SHIKOKU. The patrol was of fifty four days duration,
thirty four of which were spent in the assigned area.

2. The only target contacted worthy of torpedo fire
was a WAKATAKE type DD. When the range had decreased to 3000
yards the DD turned to a zero angle on the bow and speeded up
from 160 rpm to 250 rpm. Because of the target's shallow draft
and the movements of other AS vessels in the immediate vicinity,
the Commanding Officer believed that they were clearing the
road for a convoy and decided to break off the attack for an
opportunity at more favorable targets.

3. Enroute to patrol station the ARCHER-FISH made a
Battle Surface attack and took under fire a 250 ton trawler type Patrol
Boat, equipped with two 20 or 40 millimeter guns, opening range
4500 yards. Approximately 6 hits were made with 4".50 cal. H.E.
which demasted the target and demolished his upper works. The
target's fire slackened but never ceased and the Commanding
Officer did not feel justified in closing for the kill and ex-
posing his gun crews.
Damage Assessment: Damage to one 250 ton trawler type Patrol
Boat.

4. The ARCHER-FISH will be given a normal refit at
the base during which period the main motor brushes and main
motor cables will be inspected and renewed where necessary.

5. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew of the
ARCHER-FISH are congratulated on the completion of this patrol
and it is regretted that the scarcity of contacts precluded
much damage being inflicted on the enemy.

[SIGNATURE: W. V. O'REGAN]
W. V. O'REGAN.
SUBMARINE DIVISION FORTY-TWO
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
3 October 1944.

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SUBMARINE SQUADRON FOUR
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
4 October 1944.
11/tel

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
report of Fourth War
Patrol - U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH

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, U.S. PACIFIC FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH - Report of Fourth War Patrol.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of the
Commander Submarine Division FORTY-TWO who has thoroughl-
covered this patrol in his endorsement.

[SIGNATURE: C. F. Erick]
C. F. ERICK.

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CONFIDENTIAL
SUBMARINE FORCT, PACIFIC FLEET
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
ARCHERFISH Report of
Fourth War Patrol.
7 OCT 1944
COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 540.
U.S.S. ARCHERFISH - FOURTH WAR PATROL.
From:
To :
Via :
Subject:
1.
hch
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
6 October 1944.
NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL BE
DESTROYED PRIOR TO
ENTERING PATROL AREA.
The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
The Commander-in- ief, United States Fleet.
The Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
U.S.S. ARCHERFISH (SS311) - Report of Fourth War Patrol
(7 August to 29 September 1944).
The ARCHERFISH fourth war patrol was conducted in area.
east of Kyushu and south of Shikoku.
2.
Few contacts were made and these consisted of small
craft and anti-submarine type vessels. Early in the patrol a trawler
type of patrol boat was contacted, and a determined gun attack deliver
ed.
3.
This patrol is not designated as "Successful" for Com-
bat Insignia Award.
4.
The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congratu-
lates the commanding officer, officers, and crew for having inflicted
the following damage upon the enemy during this patrol:

DAMAGED
1 - MIS (Patrol Boat) (EC) - 250 tons (Gun Attack No. 1)

J. H. BROWN, Jr.

Distribution and authentication
on following page.

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THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
ARCHERFISH Report of
Fourth War Patrol.
COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 540
U.S.S. ARCHERFISH - FOURTH WAR F OL.
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
6 October 1944.

NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL BE
DESTROYED PRIOR TO
ENTERING PATROL AREA.
Subject: U.S.S. ARCHERFISH (SS311) - Report of Fourth War Patrol.
(7 August to 29 September 1944).
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)
ComSoWesPac (1)
ComSubSoWesPac (2)
CTF 72 (2)
ComNorPac (1)
ComSubsPac (20)
SUBAD, MI (2)
ComSubsPacSubOrdCom (3)
All Squadron and Division
Commanders, Pacific (2)
SubsTrainPac (2)
All Submarines, Pacific (1)
[SIGNATURE: E K Hynes 2nd]
E. L. HYNES, 2nd,
Flag Secretary.

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[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED - DOD DIR. 5200.9]
[STAMP: of 27 Sep 58]
[STAMP: BY] [HANDWRITTEN: JZS] [STAMP: DATE] [HANDWRITTEN: 4/15/71]

SS311/A16-3
Serial ( 013-44 )
DECLASSIFIED

U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH(SS311)
Care of Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, Calif.

15 December, 1944.

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Division 102.
(2) The Commander Submarine Squadron 10.
(3) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
(4) The Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. ARCHER-FISH - Report of Fifth War Patrol.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.
(B) Track chart to Comsubpac only.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the fifth war patrol of this
vessel conducted in waters of the Japanese Empire south of Honshu
during the period from 30 October, 1944 to 15 December, 1944, is
forwarded herewith.

J.F. ENRIGHT.

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[HANDWRITTEN: ✓]

(A) PROLOGUE.

September 29,1944
Arrived Pearl Harbor completing 4th War Patrol. Assigned
to Squadron Four for administration and Division Forty-
Two for refit.
Commander J.F. Enright relieved Commander H.W. Wright as
C.O.

October 14,1944
Refit completed and the regular crew moved back aboard.
The following items were accomplished:
Installation of Gould Trim Pump.
Slotted reflector for S.J.
Installation of Mk 8 TBTs(binoculars not available)
Installation of SPA radar detector.
Training Officer was Commander W.H. Brockman. An
eight day training period was conducted including a
convoy exercise.

(B) NARRATIVE

October 30, 1944
1330 (VW)
Departed Submarine Base for patrol in accordance with
Comsubpac secret operation order 364-44 as modified by
Comsubpac mailgram 302125

1700 (VW)
Trim dive.

1710
Surfaced.

1900
Released escort, PC 580, and increased speed to 18½
knots.

2217 (VW)
SJ radar interference bearing 240 T. Probably Snapper.

October 31, 1944
0525 (X)
Trim dive.

0540 (X)
Surfaced.

0735 (X)
SJ radar interference.

0740 (X)
Sighted friendly sub bearing 327 T. Probably Sea Horse.

1635 (X)
Sighted and exchanged calls with Skate.

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November 1, 1944
0605 (X) Trim dive.
0617 (X) Surfaced.
1630 (X) Sighted small sled target fired one magazine of 20 mm.
November 2, 1944
0718 (Y) Received despatch from Comsubpac stating that special
mission had been delayed and maximum speed no longer
required. Slowed to 3 engine speed.
1012 (Y) Training dive.
1034 (Y) Surfaced.
: ..
1230 (Y) Crossed date line. Changed date to November 3, 1944.
November 3, 1944
1455 (M) Training dive.
1513 (M) Surfaced.
November 4, 1944
1035 (M) Training dive.
1104 (M) Surfaced.
November 5, 1944
0630 (M) Training dive.
0648 (M) Surfaced.
1442 (L) . Training dive.
1454 (L) Surfaced.
1615 (L) Sighted and exchanged calls with Drum.
November 6, 1944
0550 (L) Training dive.
·0612 (L) Surfaced.
1006 (L) 'Training dive.
1123 (L) Surfaced.

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0630 (L)
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SJ radar interference.
Sighted and exchanged calls with Pampanito, Fell in
with FennoMints.
0930 (L)
Training dive.
0935 (L)
Surfaced.
0937 (L)
Training dive.
0955 (1)
Surfaced.
November 8, 1944
0850 (K)
Pampanito submerged.
0851 (K)
Sighted plane coming in. Dived.
0921 (K)
Surfaced.
1355 (K)
1356 (K)
Sighted plane.
Plane on SD and SJ - IFF response a PBM that did not
approach closer than 8 miles.
November 9, 1944
0320 (K)
SJ contact and interference - 7500 yards. Later found to
be Cod.
0625 (K)
Sighted escort.
1241 (K)
Pilot boarded.
1305 (K)
Entered channel at Saipan.
1334 (K)
Moored in nest alongside Fulton.
Change time to -9 all following times are Item.
Started voyage repairs. These included:
Flooded cable to after TBT.
Replacing valve disc on stem of ice machine cir-
culating water discharge valve.
Patching corroded muffler.
Cycling #2 periscope.
Novembee 10, 1944
Voyage repairs continuing.
The officers were given a ride around the island which
was most interesting and appreciated.
The men went ashore in walking parties under officer
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