U.S.S. CHARR (SS-328) — war patrol report SS-328_CHARR.pdf

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OPERATOR [SIGNATURE: R. March Jr.]

DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 7-10-78]

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[HANDWRITTEN: SHARR(SS-328)
WWII PATROL FILE
ALL MATERIAL ON THIS REEL IS DECLASSIFIED

FOR DECK LOG SEPTEMBER 1944 - DECEMBER 1945
CONSULT NATIONAL ARCHIVES WHICH HAS CUSTODY.

J.A. KOONTZ]

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Office of Naval Records & History
Ships' Histories Branch
Navy Department

HISTORY OF USS CHARR (SS-328)

The keel of the USS CHARR was laid down on August 26, 1943 at
the Electric Boat Company shipyards in Groton, Connecticut. On May
28, 1944, she slid down the ways, christened by Mrs. William F. Orkney
of Groton.

On the 23rd of September 1944, in company with the USS BOARFISH,
the CHARR was delivered to the U. S. Submarine Base, New London, for
acceptance as a unit of the fleet. Rear Admiral F.A. Daubin, U.S.
Navy, accepted the CHARR and BOARFISH in the first double commission
ceremony ever held at the base. The watch was set at 1030 on the morn-
ing of the 23rd of September and Commander Francis D. Boyle, USN, took
command.

The following six weeks were spent in intensive training for war
patrol, and on November 5, 1944, the CHARR headed for the Pacific.
She arrived in Pearl Harbor for another week of training. She arrived in Pearl
on the 9th of December and by the 30th was ready for her first patrol.

The CHARR left Pearl Harbor on the 30th of December, 1944, under
command of Commander Boyle to patrol the northeast coast of French-
Indo China. The patrol was highlighted by the unusual rescue of a
Naval aviator, a crew member of a PBY patrol plane that had been forced
down just off the coast of French-Indo China. Two men went ashore in
a rubber boat while the CHARR lay at anchor for four hours, a mile off
the coast in broad daylight, an easy target for a Japanese plane or
patrol boat. The aviator was brought aboard and three subsequent at-
tempts were made to pick up the remaining nine members of the crew
during subsequent evenings, but contact could not be reestablished.
The CHARR completed her patrol by escorting a badly damaged Dutch sub-
marine through the Java Sea and Lombok Straits, arriving at Fremantle,
Australia on the 3rd of March. The submarine combat insignia
was not awarded for this 64 day patrol. The CHARR was refitted by the
Submarine Repair Unit, Navy 137.

The second patrol began on 27 March 1945 and consisted of two
parts. The first part was conducted in the Flores Sea, Java Sea, and
South China Sea, and was featured by the sinking of a Natoli Class
cruiser, the "Isuzu". The CHARR, BESUGO, and GABILAN teamed together
in a four day chase of the cruiser and three escorts, the BESUGO sink-
ing one escort, the GABILAN hitting the cruiser with one torpedo, and
the CHARR finishing her off with three hits.

The CHARR also sank a 500 ton coastal freighter by gunfire in
the Java Sea, laid a minefield, and made an unsuccessful attack on two
mine layers. She then proceeded to Subic Bay, P.I. for a reload, and
then to the southern coast of Formosa for the second part of the pa-
trol. She spent one month in this area, conducting lifeguard duty, and
was rewarded by the rescue of an Army P-51 pilot, who had been forced
down following a raid over Formosa. The CHARR then returned to Subic
Bay, 54 days after her departure from Fremantle. She was refitted by
Submarine Division 222. The combat insignia was awarded for this
patrol.

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The third patrol began on the 14th of June and was conducted in
the Gulf of Siam, where no opportunity to attack presented itself.
However, the CHARR coordinated a wolf pack of four submarines that
resulted in the sinking of a large Japanese submarine by the USS BLUE-
FISH. The 42 day patrol ended in Fremantle, Western Australia, where
the refit was accomplished by Submarine Division 301. The combat in-
signia was not awarded for this patrol.

Patrol No. | No. and Type Ships Sunk | Tons Sunk | No. and Type Ships Damaged | Aviators Rescued
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1          | 0                      | 0         | 0                         | 1
2          | 2 (CL,SC)              | 5,700     | 0                         | 1
3          | 0                      | 0         | 0                         | 0
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Total for War | 2                      | 5,700     | 0                         | 2

Following the cessation of hostilities, the CHARR proceeded to
Guam, stopping at Sydney, Australia, en route, and reported to Squad-
ron Three on the 17th of September.

A main engine casualty necessitated a short trip to Pearl Harbor
for repairs. The CHARR left Guam on the 10th of October arriving in
Pearl Harbor on the 21st where she was assigned to Submarine Division
71 until repairs were completed. She then reported back to Submarine
Division 31 in Guam on the 24th of November.

On the 28th of November, Submarine Squadron Three, consisting of
seven submarines, the USS SPERRY, and three destroyer escorts, left
Guam for an eighteen day intensive training trip, making short stops
at Ulithi and Manus Islands. The trip was featured by numerous simu-
lated attacks all by submarines on the target group, consisting of the
SPERRY and the three escorts, and surface reconnaissance of Yap, Ponape
and Truk. All units returned to Guam on the 15th of December.

By Directive dated March 1946 the USS CHARR (SS 328) was assigned
to active duty status with the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

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NAME | RATE/RANK | AWARD | HOME ADDRESS
Francis D. Boyle | Comdr., USN | Navy Cross | 757 Armada Terrace, San Diego, Calif.
Arthur R. Renquist | LT, USNR | Silver Star | 419-7th Street, White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Howard E. Clark | LT, USN | Gold Star in lieu of Second Silver Star | 6606 Eastern Ave.NW Washington, D.C.
Bottoms, Ralph J | CTM, USN | Silver Star | 3825 W. 28th St. Los Angeles, Calif.
Frank P. Librizzi | LT, USNR | Bronze Star | 469-15th Ave. Newark, New Jersey
Edward J. Hund, | LT, USNR | Bronze Star | 104 So. Poplar St. Beloit, Kansas.
Joy, Harrison E. | CMOMM, USN | Bronze Star | Brushton, New York
Baugh, Robert C. | TM1c, USN | Bronze Star | Edna, Kansas.
Ralph E. Close | LT(jg), USNR | Letter of Commendation | 44 Alexander St. Princeton, N.J.
Neely, Bernard | CQM, USN | Letter of Commendation | 215 Hutchinson Ave. Canonsburg, Pa.
Whelan, John K. | CPhM, USNR | Letter of Commendation | 1155 Glenmore Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y.
Arrasmith, Donald J. | GM1c, USN | Letter of Commendation | 1525 Arlington Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
Kennedy, Carroll E. | EM1c, USN | Letter of Commendation | 617 Morehead Ave. Zanesville, Ohio
Jack Seibel | S1c, USNR | Letter of Commendation | Route 3, Eugene, Oregon

Compiled 1946
Restencilled 1980

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NAME                     RATE/RANK     AWARD                       HOME ADDRESS
Francis D. Boyle         Comdr., USN   Navy Cross                  757 Armada Terrace,
                                                                   San Diego, Calif.

Arthur R. Renquist       LT, USNR      Silver Star                 419-7th Street,
                                                                   White Bear Lake,
                                                                   Minnesota.

Howard E. Clark          LT, USN       Gold Star in                6606 Eastern Ave.NW
                                       lieu of Second              Washington, D.C.
                                       Silver Star

Bottoms, Ralph J.        CTM, USN      Silver Star                 3825 W. 28th St.
                                                                   Los Angeles, Calif.

Frank P. Librizzi        LT, USNR      Bronze Star                 469-15th Ave.
                                                                   Newark, New Jersey

Edward J. Hund,          LT, USNR      Bronze Star                 104 So. Poplar St.
                                                                   Beloit, Kansas

Joy, Harrison E.         CMOMM, USN    Bronze Star                 Brushton, New York

Baugh, Robert C.         TM1c, USN     Bronze Star                 Edna, Kansas.

Ralph E. Close           LT(jg), USNR  Letter of                   44 Alexander St.
                                       Commendation                Princeton, N.J.

Neely, Bernard           CQM, USN      Letter of                   215 Hutchinson Ave.
                                       Commendation                Cannonsburg, Pa.

Whelan, John K.          CPHM, USNR    Letter of                   1155 Glenmore Ave.
                                       Commendation                Brooklyn, N.Y.

Arrasmith, Donald J.     GM1c, USN     Letter of                   1525 Arlington Ave.
                                       Commendation                Des Moines, Iowa

Kennedy, Carroll E.      EM1c, USN     Letter of                   617 Morehead Ave.
                                       Commendation                Zanesville, Ohio

Jack Seibel              S1c, USNR     Letter of                   Route 3,
                                       Commendation                Eugene, Oregon

Compiled 1946
[HANDWRITTEN: Rostencilled Sept 1950]

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SS328/A16-3
Serial: 01
DECLASSIFIED
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Division THREE HUNDRED ONE.
     (2) The Commander Submarine Squadron THIRTY.
     (3) The Commander Submarines, U.S. SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. CHARR (SS328), Report of First War Patrol.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the first war patrol of this
vessel, conducted in areas of the South China Sea, during the period
30 December, 1944, to 3 March, 1945, is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: F. D. BOYLE]
F. D. BOYLE.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
[HANDWRITTEN: BY O-0969C DATE 5/25/72]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

[HANDWRITTEN: 114382]

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CONFIDENTIAL                               U.S.S. CHAFR (SS324)                               NO. WAR
                                                                                              PATROLS

                                                OFFICERS

Commander Francis D. Boyle, 73542, USN                                                          3
Lieutenant Arthur R. Renquist, 97142, DE, USNR                                                  9
Lieutenant Howard E. Clark, 165075, USN                                                         4
Lieutenant Edward J. Hund, 119553, DE, USNR                                                     6
Lieutenant John G. Classon, 110428, (D)L, USNR                                                  1
Lieutenant Frank P. Librimi, 110554, D, USNR                                                    0
Ensign Ralph E. Close, 311468, F, USNR                                                          0
Ensign Fredrick A. Redeye, 349938, USN                                                          0
                                                                (9 as enl. men)
Ensign Peter J. Riley, 319471, USN                                                              1
                                                                (5 as enl. men)

                                        CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS

BOTTOHS, Ralph (n), 237 99 50, CTM(PA), USN                                                     3
NEELY, Bernard, 250 42 52, CQM(PA), USN                                                         6
JOY, Harrison Earl, 223 04 00, CWO(T.A.), USN                                                    2
WILSON, Glen Charles, 291 46 18, CHOM(PA), USN                                                  0
WICK, Joel Neff, 265 80 92, CHOM(T), USN                                                        0
FINAGIN, Charles Murray, 201 33 61, CHM(PA), USN                                                0
BRONSON, Ernest Richard, 336 87 55, CHM(PA), USN                                                9
SIMPSON, Ralph (n), 392 89 52, CRM(TA), USN                                                     3
JOHNSON, Henry Harvey, 201 44 41, CY(P.), USN                                                   4
WHEELIN, John Kenneth, 406 90 51, CPM(T), USNR                                                  2

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CONFIDENTIAL

U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)

OFFICERS                                        NO. WAR
                                                PATROLS

Commander Francis D. Boyle, 73542, USN                3
Lieutenant Arthur R. Renquist, 97142, DD, USNR        9
Lieutenant Howard B. Clark, 165675, USN               4
Lieutenant Edward J. Mund, 119523, D, USNR            6
Lieutenant John G. Classon, 110428, (L)L, USNR        1
Lieutenant Frank P. Librini, 140504, D, USNR          0
Ensign Ralph E. Close, 311422, F, USNR                0
Ensign Fredrick A. Redune, 349829, USN (9 as enl. man) 1
Ensign Peter J. Riley, 319071, USN (5 as enl. man)    2

                     CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS

BOTTOMS, Ralph (n), 267 99 52, CTM(PA), USN           3
NEELY, Bernard, 250 42 52, CQM(PA), USN               6
JOY, Harrison Earl, 223 04 00, CMOM(PA), USN          2
WILSON, Glen Charles, 291 46 18, CMOM(PA), USN        0
FIXA, Joel Neff, 265 80 92, CMOM(T), USN              0
BRIGGS, Charles Murray, 201 33 61, CM(PA), USN        0
PIPER, Ernest Richard, 336 87 55, CM(PA), USN         3
BARNES, Ralph (n), 392 89 52, CRM(TA), USN            4
WILSON, Henry Harvey, 201 44 41, CY(PA), USN          2
WHELAN, John Kenneth, 406 90 51, CPHM(T), USNR        2

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CONFIDENTIAL

U.S.S. CHARN (SS328)

(A) PROLOGUE

23 September, 1944      Commissioned, U.S. Submarine Base, New
                        London, Connecticut.
23 September -          Outfitting, training, trials and loading,
5 November, 1944        New London, Conn. area.
5 November, 1944        Departed New London area.
14 November, 1944       Arrived Panama.
15-22 November, 1944    Sound tests, training and loading, Panama area.
23 November, 1944       Departed Panama Area.
9 December, 1944        Arrived Pearl Harbor.
10-30 December, 1944    Post voyage repairs, training and loading.
30 December, 1944       Ready for sea.

(B) NARRATIVE

30 December

1330(VW)                Underway for First War Patrol in company with
                        U.S.S. BATFISH and escort P.C. 1007.
1600(VW)                Released escort. U.S.S. BATFISH departed company.
                        Proceeding to Saipan, M.I., speed of advance thirteen
                        knots.

31 December, 1944 - 6 January, 1945

                        Proceeding on surface. Conducted daily dives and
                        drills. 3 January, 1945, crossed international
                        date line and this date omitted from calendar.

7 January, 1945

1109(L)                 Sighted Betty type bomber, bearing 010° relative,
                        distant five miles on southeasterly course,
                        submerged. (Plane contact #1).
1331(L)                 Surfaced.

8-10 January, 1945

                        Proceeding on surface. Conducted daily dives and
                        drills.

11 January, 1945

0200(K)                 Rendezvous made with escort, LCI 371, proceeded to
                        Saipan, M.I.
0930(K)                 Moored alongside U.S.S. FULTON, SAIPAN, M.I.
                        Received 47,960 gallons of diesel oil. Minor
                        repairs made.

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CONFIDENTIAL
U.S.S. CIARR (SS320)

12 January, 1945
Lieutenant (jg) J. F. Donovan, U.S. Navy, was detached.
Lieutenant J.G. Glasson, (D) L, USNR, reported on board
for duty.

13 January, 1945
1202(K) Underway for area with escort, L.C.I. 1061.
1800(K) Released escort, proceeding independently.

14-15 January, 1945
Proceeding on surface. Conducted daily dives and
drills.

16 January, 1945
1020(I) Sighted unidentified twin engine seaplane bearing 085°
T., distant 5 miles, heading for us. Submerged. (Plane
Contact #2).
1220(I) Surfaced.
1645(I) Sighted Betty type bomber, bearing 000° T., distant six
miles, heading in our direction; submerged. (Plane
Contact #3).
1828(I) Surfaced. Seas and wind increasing. Intermittent rain
squalls.

17 January, 1945
1030(H) Heavy seas from the northeast.
Radar contact on LUZON ISLAND bearing 274° T., distant
37 miles.

18 January, 1945
Heavy weather continues.
1200(H) Radar contact on BABUYAN ISLAND bearing 285° T.,
distant 60,000 yards.
1840(H) Radar contact on BALINTANG ISLAND bearing 330° T.,
distant 32,000 yards.
1900(H) Made transit of BALINTANG CHANNEL.
2140(H) Radar contact on SABTANG ISLAND bearing 340° T.,
distant 22 miles.

19 January, 1945
0000(H) Heavy radar interference bearing 345° T., - probably
from our forces.
0245(H) Radar contact, 13,100 yards, rapidly changing bearing.
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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)

19 January, 1945

1025(H) In heavy overcast and rain sighted Betty type bomber
bearing 080° relative, distant four miles, on opposite
and parallel course. Submerged. (Plane contact #4).
Remained submerged during noon meal to enable crew to
eat to be first served meal in two and one half days.
1245(H) Surfaced.

20 January, 1945

0615(H) Submerged to routine torpedoes.
1820(H) Surfaced. Seas are moderating.

21 January, 1945

0300(H) Radar contact, 8,700 yards. Avoided.
0630(H) Sighted two medium sized Chinese junks bearing
245° T., distant 10,000 yards. Submerged. Remained
submerged to complete routining torpedoes.
0800(H) Junks passed out of sight.
1831(H) Surfaced.
2200(H) Entered assigned area. Received message changing area.

22 January, 1945

0647(H) Submerged.
0800(H) Surfaced.
1115(H) Entered assigned area.
1130(H) SD contact, two miles. Submerged. (Plane contact #5).
1245(H) Surfaced.
1658(H) Sighted floating mine - Lat. 15°47' N, Long. 109°30.5' E.
1755(H) Sighted KULAO REM.

23 January, 1945

0632(H) Submerged for submerged patrol between KULAO REM
and HON ONG.
1830(H) Surfaced.
This night attempted rendezvous with U.S.S. BOARFISH
failed — position received by despatch 60 miles in
error.

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)

24 January, 1945

0222(H) Sighted floating mine. Lat. 16°11'N., Long. 108°54'E.
0635(H) Submerged in same vicinity as yesterday.
1903(H) Surfaced.

25 January, 1945

0415(H) Sighted floating mine. Lat. 16°00'N., Long. 108°36'E.
0639(H) Submerged.
1830(H) Surfaced. Commenced patrol southward about six miles
off coast proceeding to southern portion of area.

26 January, 1945

0745(H) Submerged.
1230(H) Identified PULO KANDIR bearing 245° T., distant 7 miles.
Current setting southward at two knots had us south of
our estimated position.
1908(H) Surfaced.
2100(H) Proceeded to rendezvous with U.S.S. BOARFISH.

27 January, 1945

0355(H) Rendezvous completed with U.S.S. BOARFISH. Exchanged
information. Ordered to patrol inshore in northern
portion of area.
0616(H) Submerged.
1533(H) Sighted "Pete" type float plane about 8 miles distant
over the shore. (Plane contact #6).
1900(H) Surfaced.

28 January, 1945

0630(H) Submerged.
1100(H) Sighted unidentified aircraft bearing 315° T., distant
8 miles. (Plane contact #7).
1907(H) Surfaced.
2200(H) Closed shore to 5,000 yards, searching for stranded
aviators.

29 January, 1945

0500(H) Closed shore to 3,000 yards searching for aviators.
0730(H) Abandoned search.
1130(H) Sighted plane similar to PBM. (Plane contact #8).
1132(H) Surfaced.

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CONFIDENTIAL                                U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
                                            [HANDWRITTEN: 29 January 1945]

1135(H)         Plane appeared to be Jap -- Submerged.
1146(H)         Sighted another plane -- proved to be PBM. Continued
                attempts to identify plane at this time about six
                miles distant. (Plane contact #9).
1213(H)         Convinced that planes must be friendly and searching
                for aviators, surfaced. Put out all the recognition
                signals -- they worked.
1220(H)         Sighted another PBM. (Plane contact #10).
1223(H)         With voice contact established with plane commenced
                closing beach to pick up fliers.
1300(H)         Planes took departure.
1338(H)         Anchored in nine fathoms of water with fifty fathoms
                of chain two thousand yards off shore 2700 yards
                by west from TAM QUAN Point, French Indo China.
1345(H)         Lieutenant H. E. Clark, Jr., USN, and R.L. Chester,
                T1c, USN, went ashore in four man rubber boat to
                pick up one survivor now in sight. Survivor was just
                seaward of the surf and hanging on the side of an
                apparently swamped boat.
1358(H)         Sighted unidentified aircraft -- it approached to
                within about six miles and then reversed course.
                (Plane contact #11).
1410(H)         Lieutenant Clark and Chester landed. Meanwhile,
                survivor was trying to swim ashore. He finally
                made it. Natives began to collect along the shore
                and some anxiety was felt for the survivors and
                rescuers.
1618(H)         Rescue party returned in commandeered native boat
                with one survivor, Hamilton, Charles, radioman second
                class, U.S.N.R.
1621(H)         Underway for deeper water.
1622(H)         Submerged.
1910(H)         Surfaced.
                The plan to rescue the remaining survivors is as
                follows: The aviators are to come to the place
                of rescue of Hamilton on the following night.
                CHARR is to arrive there between 1900 and 2000.
                If the first night rendezvous fails, it will be
                attempted on two successive nights at the same
                time.
1914(H)         Ran out from shore to transmit information to
                COMSUBS 7th Fleet.

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)

30 January, 1945

0630(H) Submerged.
1215(H) Sighted TBM bearing 240° T., distant about 9 miles.
         (Plane contact #12).
1300(H) Commenced closing beach.
1430(H) Sighted HASHIDATE class gunboat about 8,000 yards
         distant to seaward evidently conducting anti-submarine
         patrol. Gunboat closed to 4,500 yards and then opened
         out. Evading. (Ship contact #1). (Plane contact
         #13).
1510(H) Sighted "Rufe" type plane over gunboat. (Plane contact
         #13).
1539(H) Sighted large tanker and small AK close inshore
         proceeding northward, about six miles distant, and
         on bow 90° starboard. Continued to evade. Gunboat
         still in sight to seaward, distant about 8,000 yards.
         (Ship contact #2).
1600(H) All clear. Commenced closing rendezvous point.
1840(H) Surfaced. Proceeded to rendezvous with fliers.
1939(H) Sent BOARFISH information on tanker and AK.
         1500 yards off rendezvous position. No evidence of
         fliers.
2130(H) Gave up search for survivors and commenced search
         for BOARFISH convoy.
2300(H) Received message from BOARFISH that convoy was
         seaward of us and scattering. Headed for position
         given.

31 January, 1945

0030(H) Received BOARFISH message that convoy was south of
         us. Headed in that direction.
0300(H) Received BOARFISH message that convoy was considerably
         north of us. Gave up search to be off rendezvous at
         dawn. Evidently an error was made in transmission or
         reception of message as CHARR did not make any contact
         during night search.
0647(H) Submerged.
1200(H) Sighted "Rufe" type plane bearing north about six miles
         distant. Heard depth charges or bombs all day.
         (Plane contact #14).
1450(H) Sighted unidentified plane. (Plane contact #15).
1555(H) Sighted second unidentified plane. (Plane contact #16).
1905(H) Surfaced and proceeded to rendezvous. Searched for
         aviators from 1930 until 2045.
2045(H) Abandoned search. Commenced patrol in vicinity.

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)

1 February, 1945

0630(H) Submerged.
1820(H) Surfaced 5,000 yards from rendezvous.
1822(H) Sighted two float type planes, distant 4 miles, who
turned toward us. Strafing of surface of water commenced. (Plane contact #17).
1828(H) Strafing of water ceased.
1835(H) Surfaced. All clear. Proceeded to rendezvous. Failed
to establish any contact with survivors.
2000(H) Abandoned search. Transmitted information to COMSUBS
7th Fleet.

2 February, 1945

0450(H) Sighted unidentified plane. (Plane contact #18).
0630(H) Submerged.
1908(H) Surfaced.
2000(H) Received orders to rendezvous with BOARFISH.

3 February, 1945

0000(H) Rendezvous with BOARFISH effected. Transferred
HAMILTON, Charles, radioman second class, USNR, to
U.S.S. BOARFISH in accordance with dispatch orders.
0625(H) Submerged.
1310(H) Sighted one small AK, one large AO and one small AK
with three DE type escorts close inshore, distant 14,000
yards. (Ship contact #3).
1330(H) Commenced opening track for surfacing, and around end
night attack.
1435(H) Ship contact lost.
1530(H) Sighted floating mine, Lat. 14°15'N., Long. 109°22'E.
2000(H) Arrived in position about 8 miles south of PULO CONDORE.
Had not reestablished contact with convoy.
2118(H) Established radar contact with U.S.S. FLOUNDER.
2200(H) Contact not having been regained commenced return to
area, searching enroute.

4 February, 1945

0533(H) Submerged for patrol along coast.
1910(H) Surfaced.

5 February, 1945

0630(H) Submerged.
1905(H) Surfaced.
2350(H) Sighted two mines, Lat. 14°48'N., Long. 109°17'E.

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
[HANDWRITTEN: 6 February, 1945]

0615(H) Sighted two mines, Lat. 14°33'N., Long. 109°22'E.
0632(H) Submerged.
0935(H) Sighted single float type plane. (Plane contact #19).
1000(H) Heard pinging.
1008(H) Sighted one large AO, one small AO, four escorts and
one single float plane previously sighted, hugging
coast, Lat. 14°12'N., range 11,000 yards, speed
estimated, ten knots. Decided against daylight
attack because of shallow water and location of target.
Tracked submerged. Planned to end around and attack
off CAPE VARELLA at about 1800 that night. (Ship
contact #4).
1105(H) Targets lost to sight.
1124(H) Surfaced.
1128(H) Plane from convoy headed in our direction. Submerged.
(Plane contact #20).
1210(H) Surfaced and commenced end around.
1634(H) Sighted plane about 10 miles distant. Plane was in
and going away. (Plane contact #21).
1636(H) Plane was heading for us. Submerged. Distance to
CAPE VARELLA 23 miles. Considered possibility of
attack off CAPE VARELLA was nil, so stayed submerged.
1900(H) Surfaced and sent contact report to FLOUNDER and TUNA.
1925(H) FLOUNDER sent word he was off CAPE VARELLA since this
afternoon and no convoy had passed there. Set course
enroute to newly assigned area. Presume convoy
anchored in anchorage inshore of PULO KONDOR.

[HANDWRITTEN: 7 February, 1945]

Enroute newly assigned patrol area on surface.

[HANDWRITTEN: 8 February, 1945]

0441(H) Sighted floating mine, Lat. 7°13'N., Long. 112°08'E.
1242(H) Passed QUEEN CHARLOTTE REEF abeam to starboard, distant
5 miles.
2000(H) Sent patrol station to BLACKFIN and TUNA. Unable to raise
TUNA. Continued hourly attempts to communicate with
TUNA.
2400(H) Decided against closing NORTH BALABAC STRAIT in
Lat. 8° North until the location of TUNA could be
known.

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9 February, 1945

0300(H) Established communication with TUNA and sent
         patrol station message.
0554(H) Submerged. No fix this morning.
1849(H) Surfaced. No fix tonight.
1930(H) TUNA sent word re-sighting periscope. In view of
         situation sent word to CTF 71.

10 February, 1945

0555(H) Submerged. No fix this morning.
0855(H) Sighted patrol type seaplane. (Plane contact #2)
1900(H) Surfaced. Obtained fix which put us east of estimated
         and desired position.
2005(H) Received new patrol station assignment. Sent order
         to TUNA and BLACKFIN.
2011(H) Set course for new patrol station.

11 February, 1945

         Underway enroute newly assigned patrol station.
0835(H) Sighted SWALLOW REEF bearing 350° T., distant 5 miles.
1220(H) Sighted AMBOYNA REEF bearing 349° T., distant 7 miles.
1725(H) Sighted SPRATLEY ISLAND bearing 250° T., distant
         7 miles.

12 February, 1945

0400(H) Arrived newly assigned patrol station.
0617(H) Submerged.
1415(H) Sighted mast of ship and heard pinging on bearing
         250° T. (Ship contact #5).
1417(H) Went to Battle Stations, Torpedo.
1418(H) Went to normal approach course. Weather heavy,
         overcast, seas rough, intermittent squalls.
1419(H) Bearing changing right. Came to normal approach
         340° T. Could not see anything at 60 feet.
1420(H) JP reported a set of heavy screws. Could not see
         anything.
1422(H) Sighted mast, part of superstructure and stack of
         destroyer. Unable to identify. Range, estimated
         15,000 yards, angle on bow 50 degrees starboard.
         Went to 80 feet at seven knots.
1426(H) JP reported second pinger bearing 240° T.

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12 February, 1945

1429(H) Tried another look at 60 feet. Could not see
         anything. Went ahead seven knots.
1435(H) Slowed and took a look at 57 feet. Sighted pagoda
         top and stack of Japanese Battleship, estimated
         angle on bow about 50 starboard, range 9 miles.
         Depth control very difficult. Sound reported pinging
         getting weaker on bearing 280°T.
1437(H) Pinging is weaker. Could not see anything but a
         distant rain squall in direction of target.
         Went ahead seven knots.
1440(H) Came up for look. Sound has lost contact.
1451(H) Nothing in sight. Target apparently had zigged
         away in direction of BLACKFIN. Continued to run at
         seven knots in hopes that target would zig back.
1454(H) Took a look about every ten minutes.

15-24-18(H) Heard one explosion.
15-24-52(H) Heard one explosion.
15-24-58(H) Heard one explosion.
15-25-35(H) Heard one explosion.
15-25-37(H) Heard one explosion.
1542(H) Surfaced and sent contact report. Unable to
         raise any other submarine. Set course 020° T.
         at full speed.
1740(H) Sent contact report to BLACKFIN.
1930(H) Established communication with TUNA. Sent contact
         report. Unable to raise BLACKFIN.
2023(H) APR contact 176 megacycles.
2025(H) SD contact four and seven miles, closing (Plane
         contact #23).
2026(H) Submerged with contacts 2 and 4 miles.
2103(H) Surfaced.
2108(H) Sent order to TUNA head north at maximum speed.
2325(H) APR contact 176 megacycles.
2342(H) APR contact 176 megacycles.
2345(H) Contacted BLACKFIN. BLACKFIN position was too
         far west. Sent word to BLACKFIN to steer 030° T.
         at maximum speed.

13 February, 1945

0100(H) Positions received during past hour indicate all
         submarines are between 20 and 30 miles astern of us.
         Our speed at flank is sixteen knots heading into sea.

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U.S.S. CHARP (SS328)
13 February, 1945

0131(H) APR contact, 176 megacycles. SD contact at
20 miles, closing rapidly. (Plane contact #24).
0133(H) SD contact at 12 miles, submerged.
0200(H) Surfaced.
0300(H) Changed course to north to attempt establishing
contact ahead.
0430(H) Resumed course 020° T., and changed BLACKFIN course
to 010° T.
0835(H) SD contact, 10 miles, submerged. (Plane contact #25).
0855(H) Surfaced.
0908(H) SD contact, 8 miles. Submerged. (Plane contact #26).
1000(H) Surfaced.
1107(H) Sighted formation of planes, probably light bombers.
Submerged. (Plane contact #27).
1125(H) Surfaced.
1134(H) SD contact, 11 miles, submerged. (Plane contact #28).
1202(H) Came to periscope depth for look.
1204(H) Heard very distant explosion.
1220(H) Two explosions close enough to jar ship but prob-
ably one half or more miles away. Went deep.
1410(H) Attempted to surface. SD contact, 8 miles. (Plane
contact #29).
1420(H) Attempted to surface. SD contact 14 miles going
away. (Probably same plane contact).
1434(H) Surfaced. Attempted to contact own aircraft. No
one seemed interested. Set course 315° T. at two
thirds speed until further word was received.
1835(H) Sighted submarine and exchanged recognition signals
with U.S.S. BLACKFIN.
1900(H) Set course for newly assigned area.

14 February, 1945

0618(H) Submerged. Routined torpedoes.
1753(H) Surfaced.

15 February, 1945

0716(H) Submerged. Completed routining torpedoes.
1908(H) Surfaced.
1912(H) Sighted submarine which apparently had just surfaced,
bearing 230° T., distant 11,000 yards. Probably
PINTADO. Avoided.
2230(H) Heard loud explosion close aboard, sounded like
premature torpedo or depth charge. Nothing sighted
from bridge, weather clear, no planes in sight, no
SD contacts. Explosion was heard to starboard. It
may also have been an end of run torpedo. Got out
of this spot. Posit. 07°01'05"N, 108°45'E.

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22 February, 1945

1850(H) Sent boat to ZWAARDVISCH with executive officer and
          chief electrician's mate for conference and some
          gyro work.
2100(H) Executive officer and chief electrician's mate returned.
          Situation is this: ZWAARDVISCH has no gyro but can
          repair theirs with some piano wire we furnished.
          Port main engine is in bad shape but can be run
          short periods in emergency. Top speed is 12 knots,
          cruising speed 9.5 knots. ZWAARDVISCH can submerge.
          Two torpedo tubes, also, are out of commission.
          Plan is to cruise on surface - together at night, CHARR ten
          miles ahead during day. Have established a simple
          number code for urgent information such as "Diving
          Plan", etc. If arrival at LOMBOK STRAIT is delayed
          until daylight transit will be made submerged.

23 February, 1945

1510(I) Sighted smoke of about three ships bearing 066°,
          distant about fifteen miles from Lat. 3°40'S, Long.
          109°41'E. Bearing change showed they were entering
          KARIMATA STRAIT. Sent word to ZWAARDVISCH. (See
          Contact #6.)

24 February, 1945

0732(H) Submerged for trim dive.
0747(H) Surfaced.
1520(H) Sighted submarine, probably U.S.S. CABEZON on opposite
          and parallel course bearing 152° T., distant about
          9 miles, Lat. 5°00.5'S, Long. 113°17'E. Sent word
          to ZWAARDVISCH.

25 February, 1945

1000(I) Exploded one mine with 20 MM fire at Lat. 5°57'S,
          Long. 116°10'E.
1925(H) Sighted U.S. Submarine bearing 148° T., Position
          Lat. 7°03.5'S, Long. 116°24'E. Thought this must
          be COBLA.
2205(I) Radar contact on LOMBOK, bearing 180° T., distant
          35 miles.

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26 February, 1945

0130(H) Commenced transit LOMBOK STRAIT, CHARR 5,000 yards
         ahead of ZMAANDVISCH.
0140(H) Sighted submarine or patrol boat bearing 145° T.,
         outside radar range, Lat. 8°22'S, Lon. 116°01'E.
         Notified ZMAANDVISCH and we opened out to west.
         Continued transit.
0155(H) Sighted small boat bearing 160° T., distant about
         6,000 yards. No radar contact. Notified ZMAANDVISCH.
0200(H) Radar contact bearing 207° T., distant 11,000 yards.
         Notified ZMAANDVISCH probably friendly. Radar had
         SJ interference similar to our own. Attempted exchange
         of recognition signals by SJ. With a small patrol boat
         on port bow, commenced swinging right, contact also
         headed in same direction. Started increasing speed
         ready to shoot torpedoes if necessary. Could not
         positively identify shape as submarine although it
         had closed to 3,000 yards. Ordered ZMAANDVISCH to
         continue transit. Attempted to establish contact
         via JOPAC frequency with COBLIA, SEALLION and MINCO.
0235(H) Received word via dim blinking light from COBLIA to
         CHARR.
0250(H) Resumed transit.
0345(H) Sighted small boat - probably patrol craft - in
         LOMBOK STRAIT.
0420(H) Left LOMBOK STRAIT.
0445(H) Rejoined ZMAANDVISCH. Continued on surface opening
         up to 10 miles ahead of ZMAANDVISCH.
1117(H) Received orders to proceed to EXMOUTH GULF. Departed
         company of ZMAANDVISCH.

27 February, 1945

Enroute EXMOUTH GULF.

28 February, 1945

1040(H) Moored starboard side to U.S.S. COUCAL in EXMOUTH
         GULF. Received mail and 22,000 gallons fuel oil.
1540(H) Underway for FREEMANTLE.

1-2 March, 1945

Enroute FREEMANTLE.

3 March, 1945

Arrived FREEMANTLE.

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(C) WEATHER

No unusual weather conditions prevailed.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION

1. Off French Indo China Coast currents varied between 1 and
2 knots depending on the strength of the North East Monsoon.

2. During transit of KARIMATA STRAIT in company H.M.S.
ZWAARDVISCH and the passage to LOMBOK STRAIT a southerly current of
one knot was experienced.

3. In LOMBOK STRAIT the current was setting south, drift
two knots.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

1. There is a screened flashing navigational light of
irregular characteristics about two miles north of TANQUAN POINT,
French Indo China. This light is probably operated when needed.

2. There is a buoy about 300 yards south of TANQUAN POINT,
French Indo China, probably marking the entrance to channel in
RIVER.

3. No navigational lights were seen lighted on the French
Indo China Coast or in the passage to and from the area.

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(F) SHIP CONTACTS

No. | Time Date | Lat. Long. | Type(s) | Initial Range | Est. Course Speed | How Contacted
--- | | | | | |
1 | 1430(I) | 14-24 N | Hasididate | 8,000 | 160° T. | Periscope &
  | 1/30/45 | 109-15 E | Class Gun | Yards | 8 knots | Sound
  |         |          | Boat     |             |                   |
2 | 1539(I) | 14-23 N | Large Tanker | 12,000 | 000° T. | Periscope
  | 1/30/45 | 109-16 E | Small AK | Yards | 9 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
3 | 1310(I) | 14-17 N | Convoy | 14,000 | 170° T. | Periscope
  | 2/3/45  | 109-23 E |          | Yards | 10 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
4 | 1008(I) | 14-10 N | Convoy | 11,000 | 165° T. | Sound
  | 2/6/45  | 109-18 E |          | Yards | 10 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
5 | 1435(I) | 09-17 N | Battleships | 22,000 | 025° T. | Sound
  | 2/11/45 | 110-40 E | Destroyer | Yards | 15 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
6 | 1510(I) | 03-40 S | Convoy | 30,000 | 300° T. | Periscope on
  | 2/22/45 | 109-41 E | 3 ships | Yards | 7 knots | surface
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
7 | 0230(I) | 08-15 S | Small Patrol | 6,000 | 000° T. | Sight
  | 2/26/45 | 115-01 E | Craft    | Yards | 7 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
8 | 0330(I) | 08-35 S | Small Patrol | 6,000 | 040° T. | Sight
  | 2/26/45 | 115-45 E | Craft    | Yards | 10 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |

SHIP CONTACT NO. | REMARKS
|
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(F) SHIP CONTACTS

No. | Time Date | Lat. Long. | Type(s) | Initial Range | Est. Course Speed | How Contacted
--- | | | | | |
1 | 1430(I) | 14-24 N | Hasididate | 8,000 | 160° T. | Periscope &
  | 1/30/45 | 109-15 E | Class Gun | Yards | 8 knots | Sound
  |         |          | Boat     |             |                   |
2 | 1539(I) | 14-23 N | Large Tanker | 12,000 | 000° T. | Periscope
  | 1/30/45 | 109-16 E | Small AK | Yards | 9 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
3 | 1310(I) | 14-17 N | Convoy | 14,000 | 170° T. | Periscope
  | 2/3/45  | 109-23 E |          | Yards | 10 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
4 | 1008(I) | 14-10 N | Convoy | 11,000 | 165° T. | Sound
  | 2/6/45  | 109-18 E |          | Yards | 10 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
5 | 1435(I) | 09-17 N | Battleships | 22,000 | 025° T. | Sound
  | 2/11/45 | 110-40 E | Destroyer | Yards | 15 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
6 | 1510(I) | 03-40 S | Convoy | 30,000 | 300° T. | Periscope on
  | 2/22/45 | 109-41 E | 3 ships | Yards | 7 knots | surface
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
7 | 0230(I) | 08-15 S | Small Patrol | 6,000 | 000° T. | Sight
  | 2/26/45 | 115-01 E | Craft    | Yards | 7 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |
8 | 0330(I) | 08-35 S | Small Patrol | 6,000 | 040° T. | Sight
  | 2/26/45 | 115-45 E | Craft    | Yards | 10 knots |
  |         |          |          |             |                   |

SHIP CONTACT NO. | REMARKS
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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
(F) SHIP CONTACTS (Continued)

SHIP CONTACT NO.
REMARKS (Continued)

6.
The smoke of what was believed to be three small
freighters and an occasional glimpse of a mast
was all that was seen of this group.

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| (G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS
CONTACT NUMBER | : 1 | : 2 | : 3 | : 4
SUBMARINE | : | : | : | :
Date | : Jan. 7 | : Jan. 16 | : Jan. 16 | : Jan. 19
Time (Zone) | :1109(-11) | :1020(-9) | :1645(-9) | :1025(-H)
Position: Lat. | :20°20.3'N | :10°15'N | :10°20'N | :21°14'N
Long. | :163°41.5'E | :129°24'E | :128°10'E | :120°11'E
| : | : | : | :
Speed | : 15 Kts | : 17 Kts | : 17 Kts | : 13 Kts
| : | : | : | :
Course | : 260° | : 269° | : 270° | : 345°
Trim | :Surf(L.T.) | : Surf. | : Surf. | : Surf.
| : | : | : | :
Minutes since last SD | : 5 Min | : 30 Sec | : 25 Sec | : Secured
Radar Search | : | : | : | :
AIRCRAFT | : | : | : | :
Number | : one | : one | : one | : one
Type | :Similar to 2 Eng Fly- | : Betty | : Betty
| : Betty | :ing Boat | : | :
Probable Mission | : Pat | : Pat | : Pat | : Unk
How Contacted | : Sight | :Sight(Per) | :Sight(Per) | : Sight
Initial Range | : 5 Mi. | : 6 Mi. | : 6 Mi. | : 4 Mi.
Elevation Angle | : 3° | : 3° | : 3° | : 4°
Range & Rel. Bearing of Pl- | : Unk | : Unk | : Unk | : Unk
ane when it detected S/M | : | : | : | :
CONDITIONS | : | : | : | :
Sea:(State(Beaufort)) | : 2 | : 3 | : 4 | : 5
(Direction(Rel)) | : 180° | : 165° | : 165° | : 080°
Visibility (Miles) | : 10 | : 10 | : 10 | : 8
Clouds: (Height in Ft.) | : 5,000 | : 5,000 | : 4,000 | : 4,000
(Percent Overcast) | : 20% | : 45% | : 60% | : 100%
Moon: (Bearing (Rel)) | : | : | : | :
(Angle) | : | : | : | :
(Percent Illum.) | : - | : - | : - | : -
| : | : | : | :
Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol. LIGHT GREY.
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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS (Cont'd)

CONTACT NUMBER | : 5 | : 6 | : 7 | : 8
|-----|-----|-----|-----
S Date         | : Jan. 22 | : Jan. 27 | : Jan. 28 | : Jan. 29
U              | :           | :           | :           | :
B Time (Zone)  | : 1130(H) | : 1533(H) | : 1100(H) | : 1130(H)
M              | :           | :           | :           | :
A Position: Lat.| : 16°24'N | : 14°24'N | : 14°24'N | : 14°31.5'N
R              | : 109°21'E | : 109°21'E | : 109°19'E | : 109°19'E
I              | :           | :           | :           | :
N Speed        | :           | : 2 Kts   | : 2 Kts   | : 2 Kts
E              | :           | :           | :           | :
               | :           | :           | :           | :
  Course       | : 230°    | : 330°    | : 330°    | : 110°
               | :           | :           | :           | :
  Trim         | : Surf    | : Per.    | : Per.    | : Per.
               | :           | :           | :           | :
  Minutes since last SD | :           | :           | :           | :
  Radar Search | : 0       | : Secured | : Secured | : Secured
               | :           | :           | :           | :
  Number       | : one     | : one     | : one     | : one
A              | :           | :           | :           | :
I Type         | : Unk     | : Fat     | : Unk     | : Fat
R              | :           | :           | :           | :
C Probable Mission | : Unk     | : Fat     | : Unk     | : Fat
R              | :           | :           | :           | :
A How Contacted | : SD      | : Sight (Per) | : Sight (Per) | : Sight
F              | :           | :           | :           | :
T Initial Range | : 1 Mi.   | : 2d Mi.  | : 7 Mi.   | : 10 Mi.
               | :           | :           | :           | :
  Elevation Angle | : Unk     | : 3°      | : 4°      | : 3°
               | :           | :           | :           | :
  Range & Rel. Bearing of Fl- | :           | :           | :           | :
  ane when it detected S/M | :           | : ND      | : ND      | : ND
||||
C Sea: (State (Beaufort)) | : 2       | : 1       | : 1       | : 1
O (Direction (Rel)) | :           | : 030°    | : 030°    | : 000°
N              | :           | :           | :           | :
D Visibility (Miles) | : 15      | : 15.     | : 15      | : 15
I              | :           | :           | :           | :
T Clouds: (Height in Ft.) | : 0%      | : 6,000   | : 8,000   | : 15,000
O (Percent Overcast) | :           | : 80%     | : 60%     | : 40%
N              | :           | :           | :           | :
S Moon: (Bearing (Rel)) | : -       | : -       | : -       | : -
               | :           | :           | :           | :
  (Angle)      | :           | :           | :           | :
  (Percent Illum.) | :           | :           | :           | :

Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol LIGHT GREY.

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS (Cont'd)

CONTACT NUMBER                                : 9         : 10        : 11        : 12

S Date                                        : Jan. 29   : Jan. 29   : Jan. 29   : Jan. 30
U Time (Zone)                                 : 1146(H)   : 1220(H)   : 1358(H)   : 1215(H)
B Positions Lat.                              : 14°32.5'N  : 14°33.5'N  : 14°37'N   : 14°24'N
M           Long.                             : 109°18.5'E : 109°11'E   : 109°05'E  : 109°14'E
A
R Speed                                       : 2 Kts     : 15 Kts    : Anchored  : 2 Kts
I
N Course                                      : 330°      : 330°      : -         : 330°
E
Trim                                          : Per.      : Surf.     : Surf.     : Per.

Minutes since last SD                         :
Radar Search                                  : Secured   : Secured   : Secured   : Secured

A Number                                      : one       : one       : one       : one
I Type                                        : FBM       : FBM       : Unk       : FBM
R Probable Mission                            : Pat       : Pat       : Pat       : Pat
C
R How Contacted                               : Sight     : Sight     : Sight     : Sight
A Initial Range                               : 9 Mi.     : 7 Mi.     : 11 Mi.    : 9 Mi.
F
T Elevation Angle                             : 2°        : 5°        : 4°        : 3°

Range & Rel. Bearing of Fl-                   : 4 Mi.     : 7 Mi.     : ND        : ND
when it detected S/M

Sea: (State Beaufort))                        : 1         : 1         : 1         : 2
(Direction(Rel))                              : 030°      : 030°      : -         : 010°
C
O
N Visibility (Miles)                          : 15        : 15        : 15        : 15
D
I Clouds: (Height in Ft.)                     : 15,000    : 15,000    : 15,000    : 10,000
T (Percent Overcast):                         : 40%       : 40%       : 30%       : 60%
I
O
N Moon: (Bearing (Rel))                       : -         : -         : -         : -
S (Angle)                                     : -         : -         : -         : -
(Percent Illum.)                              : -         : -         : -         : -

Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol LIGHT GREY.
(9) Surfaced when identified as friendly - sighted at 4 miles,
    exchanged recognition signals.
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(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS (Cont'd)

CONTACT NUMB | 13        | 14        | 15             | 16
||||
S Date       | Jan. 30   | Jan. 31   | Jan. 31        | Jan. 31
U            |           |           |                |
B Time (Zone)| 1510(I)   | 1200(H)   | 1450(H)        | 1455(H)
M            |           |           |                |
A Position: Lat.| 14°23'N   | 14°35.5'N | 14°35.5'N      | 14°35.5'N
R Long.      | 109°27'E  | 109°11'E  | 109°11'E       | 109°11'E
I            |           |           |                |
N Speed      | 2 Kts     | 2 Kts     | 2 Kts          | 2 Kts
E            |           |           |                |
Course       | 180°      | 320°      | 340°           | 340°
             |           |           |                |
Trim         | Per.      | Per.      | Per.           | Per.
             |           |           |                |
Minutes since last SD | Secured   | Secured   | Secured        | Secured
Radar Search |           |           |                |
             |           |           |                |
Number       | one       | one       | one            | one
A Type       | Pote      | Unfe      | Unident.       | Unident.
I            |           |           | land plane     | seaplane
R Probable Mission | Esc.      | Pat.      | Unk            | Unk
C How Contacted| Sight     | Sight     | Sight          | Sight
R Initial Range| 5 Mi.     | 5 Mi.     | 6 Mi.          | 5 Mi.
A            |           |           |                |
F Elevation Angle| 7°        | 3°        | 4°             | 3°
T            |           |           |                |
Range & Rel. Bearing of Pl- | ND        | ND        | ND             | ND
ane when first detected S/M |           |           |                |
||||
C Sea: (State(Beaufort)) | 2         | 1         | 1              | 1
O (Direction(Rel)) | 170°      | 080°      | 080°           | 080°
N            |           |           |                |
D Visibility (Miles) | 15        | 15        | 15             | 15
I            |           |           |                |
T Clouds: (Height in Ft.) | 10,000    | 5,000     | 5,000          | 5,000
O (Percent Overcast) | 60%       | 90%       | 90%            | 90%
N            |           |           |                |
S Moon: (Bearing (Rel)) | -         | -         | -              | -
(Angle)      | -         | -         | -              | -
(Percent Illum.) | -         | -         | -              | -
Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol LIGHT GREY.

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS (Cont'd)

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS (Cont'd)

**Table Header:**
CONTACT NUMBER | : 17 | : 18 | : 19 | : 20

**Table Rows (Labels and Data):**
S Date | : Feb. 2 | : Feb. 2 | : Feb. 6 | : Feb. 6
U Time (Zone) | : 1822(H) | : 0450(H) | : 0935(H) | : 1128(H)
B Position: Lat. | : 14°34'N | : 14°12.5'N | : 14°11.5'N | : 14°11'N
M Long. | : 109°11.5'E | : 109°27'E | : 109°18.5'E | : 109°21'E
A | | | |
R | | | |
I Speed | : 15 Kts | : 6 Kts | : 2 Kts | : 17 Kts
N | | | |
E Course | : 210° | : 250° | : 340° | : 090°
| | | |
Trim | : Surf | : Surf | : Sub | : Surf
| | | |
Minutes since last SD | : Secured | : Secured | : Secured | : Secured
Radar Search | : | : | : | :

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS (Cont'd)

| CONTACT NUMBER | : 21       | : 22       | : 23       | : 24       |
| :| :| :| :| :|
| S Date          | : Feb. 6   | : Feb. 10  | : Feb. 12  | : Feb. 13  |
| U               | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| B Time (Zone)   | : 1634(H)  | : 0855(H)  | : 2025(H)  | : 0131(H)  |
| M               | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| A Position: Lat.| : 12°58'N  | : 8°44'N   | : 10°22'N  | : 11°23'N  |
| R Lon.          | : 109°42'E | : 116°21'W | : 110°55'E | : 111°17'E |
| I               | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| N Speed         | : 15 Kts   | : 2 Kts    | : 1 Kts    | : 15 Kts   |
| E               | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| Course          | : 260°     | : 180°     | : 010°     | : 020°     |
| Trim            | : Surf.    | : Per.     | : Surf.    | : Surf.    |
| Minutes since last SD | : Secured  | : Secured  | : 0        | : 0        |
| & under search  | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| A Number        | : one      | : one      | : two      | : one      |
| I               | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| R Type          | : Mary     | : Unident. | : Unk      | : Unk      |
| C Probable Mission | : H        | : Unk      | : H        | : H        |
| R How Contacted | : Sight    | : Sight    | : SD & AIR | : SD & AIR |
| A               | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| F Initial Range | : 5 Mi.    | : 7 Mi.    | : 10 Mi.   | : 12 Mi.   |
| T               | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| Elevation Angle | : 6°       | : 3°       | : Unk      | : Unk      |
| Range & Rel. Bearing of Fl- | : Unk      | : ND       | : Unk      | : Unk      |
| and when detected S/M | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| C Sea (State (Beaufort)) | : 2        | : 2        | : 4        | : 4        |
| O (Direction (Rel)) | : 140°     | : 250°     | : 030°     | : 020°     |
| N               | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| D Visibility (Miles) | : 15       | : 15       | : 3        | : 5        |
| I               | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| T Clouds: (Height in Ft.) | : 10,000   | : 10,000   | : 7,000    | : 4,000    |
| I (Percent Overcast) | : 5%       | : 10%      | : 70%      | : 80%      |
| O               | :          | :          | :          | :          |
| N Moon: (Bearing (Rel)) | : -        | : -        | : -        | : -        |
| S (Angle)       | : -        | : -        | : -        | : -        |
| (Percent Illum.) | : -        | : -        | : -        | : -        |

Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol LIGHT GREY.

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CONFIDENTIAL                               U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
                                               (G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS (Cont'd)

CONTACT NUMBER                               :     25     :     26     :     27     :     28
::::
SUBMARINE                                    :            :            :            :
  Date                                       :   Feb. 13  :   Feb. 13  :   Feb. 13  :   Feb. 13
  Time (Zone)                                :   0835(H)  :   1008(H)  :   1107(H)  :   1134(H)
  Position: Lat.                             :   12°48'N   :   12°51'N   :   12°53'N   :   13°01'N
            Long.                            :   111°43'E  :   111°44.5'E:   111°45'E  :   111°38'E
  Speed                                      :   16 Kts   :   15 Kts   :   15 Kts   :   15 Kts
  Course                                     :   020°     :   020°     :   315°     :   315°
  Trim                                       :   Surf     :   Surf     :   Surf     :   Surf
  Minutes since last SD                      :     0      :     0      :     0      :     0
  Radar Search                               :            :            :            :
::::
AIRCRAFT                                     :            :            :            :
  Number                                     :    one     :    one     :  Several   :    one
  Type                                       :    Unk     :    Unk     :   Light    :    Unk
                                             :            :            :   Bombers  :
  Probable Mission                           :    Unk     :    Unk     :    Unk     :    Unk
  How contacted                              :     SD     :     SD     :   Sight    :     SD
  Initial Range                              :   17 Mi.   :    7 Mi.   :    7 Mi.   :    8 Mi.
  Elevation Angle                            :    Unk     :    Unk     :     5°     :    Unk
  Range & Rel.Bearing of pl-                 :    Unk     :    Unk     :    Unk     :    Unk
  when it detected S/M                       :            :            :            :
::::
CONDITIONS                                   :            :            :            :
  Sea (State (Beaufort))                     :     3      :     3      :     2      :     2
  (Direction (Rel))                          :   020°     :   020°     :   065°     :   020°
  Visibility (Miles)                         :    15      :    15      :    15      :    15
  Clouds: (Height in Ft.)                    :   6,000    :   6,000    :   8,000    :   8,000
          (Percent Overcast)                 :    70%     :    70%     :    40%     :    40%
  Moon (Bearing (Rel))                       :     -      :     -      :     -      :     -
        (Angle)                              :     -      :     -      :     -      :     -
        (Percent Illum.)                     :     -      :     -      :     -      :     -
::::
Type of S/M camouflage on this patrol LIGHT GREY.

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS (Cont'd)

CONTACT NUMBER                                  : 29         :            :
S Date                                          : Feb. 19    :            :
B Time (Zone)                                   : 1410(4)    :            :
M                                               :            :            :
A Position: Lat.                                : 13°05'N    :            :
R           Long.                               : 111°33'E   :            :
I                                               :            :            :
N Speed                                         : 3 Kts      :            :
E                                               :            :            :
  Course                                        : 315°       :            :
  Trim                                          : Per.       :            :
                                                :            :            :
  Minutes since last SD                         : 0          :            :
  Radar Search                                  :            :            :

A Number                                        : one        :            :
I Type                                          : Unk        :            :
R Probable Mission                              : Unk        :            :
F How Contacted                                 : SD         :            :
T Initial Range (Miles)                         : 8          :            :
                                                :            :            :
  Elevation Angle                               : Unk        :            :
                                                :            :            :
  Range & Rel. Bearing of pl-                   : Unk        :            :
  ane when detected S/S                         :            :            :

C Sea (State (Beaufort))                        : 3          :            :
O   (Direction (Rel))                           : 045°       :            :
N Visibility (Miles)                            : 15         :            :
D Clouds (Height in Ft.)                        : 8,000      :            :
I   (Percent Overcast)                          : 40%        :            :
T                                               :            :            :
I Moon: (Bearing (Rel))                         : -          : -          : -
O       (Angle)                                 : -          :            :
N       (Percent Illum.)                        : -          :            :

Type of S/M camouflage on this patrol LIGHT GRAY.

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)

(H) ATTACK DATA

None

(I) MINES

Eight floating mines of the moored type were sighted.
One was destroyed.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE

(a) Engineering:

1. After 990 hours of operation, abnormal vibration was
noted in #10 cylinder head of #1 main engine. Inspection showed
two inboard head studs broken in #10 cylinder head and two
inboard head studs broken in #9 cylinder head of the same engine.
Broken studs were of the old type G C #3249269 and were replaced
with studs of the same type. Cause of failure is unknown.

(b) Ordnance:

1. Dog for dogging topside ready service ammunition locker
on forward gun deck sheared. Cause due to faulty material as no
shocks were encountered during patrol.

2. The pointer and trainer seats on 5"/25 cal. deck gun
were carried away by heavy seas. Cause due to heavy seas and
faulty design or workmanship, as both seats carried away at a
weld joint.

3. On January 21, 1945, a hydrogen explosion occurred in
number one torpedo tube. The torpedo had been partially
drawn from the tube and had been charged thirty minutes after
completion of the charge the torpedo was put in the tube and
ventilated, using 225 lb. air for a period of three minutes. The
hydrogen burner circuit was turned on and about twenty minutes later
the explosion occurred. The explosion was barely heard in the
torpedo room. The hydrogen burner circuit was still burning. The cause for the
explosion was probably due to an accumulation of hydrogen in vent
which may have had a slight restriction in the vent hole.
During the ventilation this hydrogen was not blown from the
compartment. After the torpedo was sealed this hydrogen rapidly
built up a hydrogen content which the burner was unable to handle.
There was still an excess of oxygen available, an explosion
occurred. Forty-six vent caps were broken. The hydrogen burner
screen was intact although quite blackened. Eleven vent caps were
repaired from the pieces. The rest of the vent caps were taken from
spares and from a torpedo in the outboard rack. Ground reading,
dead cell readings, and open circuit voltage readings all were normal.

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)

(L) RADIO

Only one casualty was experienced to material. The
power transformer in the power pack of the RAK-8 developed
an apparent short, causing overheating, burning of insulation
and drop in voltage. This was not repaired due to no available
spares.

Transmissions and reception were excellent. Transmissions
were made to VIXO, SAIPAN, WOLLCO frequencies in area, air-sea
rescue frequency, and on special frequency for escort duty. In
each case the performance of the TBL-12 was satisfactory.
Reception of VIXO in the area was best on 9250 during evening
hours and on 12630 during morning hours.

Reception on VHF was fair, but none of our transmissions
were received although the set was "putting out" when tuned to
the dummy antenna.

Radio jamming was experienced of the aimlessly keyed CW
type, although it was easily tuned out. Some difficulty was
encountered due to VIXO and NFC, San Francisco, transmitting
nearly the same frequency.

Reception from China Broadcast was good.

Last serial sent 10
Last serial rec'd 86
Serials missed 58, 94

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)

(M) RADAR

SJ-1 RADAR

The performance of the SJ-1 radar has been good. The
following ranges were obtained:

(a) 100,000 yds. E-1 Land
(b) 6,000-10,000 yds. E-1 to E-4 Aircraft
(c) 11,100 yds. E-1 Submarine.

The radar was operated a total of 970 hours with 30 hours
of operation lost. These operational difficulties are listed
chronologically below:

1/10/45 Regulated rectifier "A" lost regulation
and output voltage was lowered to 60 V. Resistor R47 in
transmitter receiver unit was burned out.

1/13/45 Loss of grass almost entirely. Transmitter
pulse and a small amount of sea return still present. Tube 6K5
replaced.

1/15/45 Loss of sensitivity in indicator unit. Very
weak grass with IF gain maximum. Tube 6K5 in selector unit and
tube 6AC7 in indicator unit replaced.

1/18/45 Same as for 1/15/45. Two weak 6AC7's replaced
in indicator IF strip.

1/24/45 Jittery transmitted pulse and sweep. Changed
5021 pulser tube in transmitter receiver.

1/26/45 Weak grass and weak hazy transmitter pulse.
6AK5 in selector unit replaced.

2/1/45 Unstable high voltage and high voltage current.
Replaced V6 and 6X5 in modulation generator of transmitter.

2/3/45 No sweeps and no power to PPI, regulated
rectifiers, and high voltage circuits due to blown F7 fuse in
main control unit.

2/14/45 No power to gear when low voltage switch
turned on. Burned out load voltage switch. Switch replaced.

2/23/45 Oscillating sweeps and multiple phantom to
after normal trace. Replaced gassey 5V4G in "B" regulated
rectifier.

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CONFIDENTIAL U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
(II) RADAR (Cont'd)

SJ-1 RADAR (Cont'd)

Our continual loss of sensitivity seemed at first to be
due, possibly, to some other cause than bad tubes. Attempts to
locate any other trouble have proved futile. A test of 20
(new 6AC7's) on the Hickok Tube Tester showed 6 of the 20 to be
bad before being placed in operation! A set of tubes tested
previous to installation were placed in gear. After this
grass did not drop.

All interference encountered seemed to be SJ radar or
similar radar. It appeared as "railing" on the "A" scope
as a regular (and at times irregular) spike effect on the
Upon varying the pulse repetition rate, the intensity or amount
of pulses constituting the railing would change. This proved
that the pulse rate of interference was within our pulse rate.

SD-5 RADAR

The operation of the SD-5 radar has been good. The
following ranges were obtained:

(a) 35 miles F-1 Aircraft
(b) 60 miles F-1 Land.

During the first month of patrol all aircraft contacts
were spotted by lookouts. All were low flying planes which
accounts for the radar not picking them up before diving.
However, during the second month of operation several contacts
were made by SD radar at ranges from 14 to 35 miles.

Only one operational difficulty was encountered: an open
an indicator disappeared. Fuse in primary side of H.V. block
had 2X2 in high voltage rectifier replaced.

The "keying" arrangement of the SD-5 is considered a great
improvement in this type radar. The radar need only be keyed
a fraction of a second which permitted its use in areas where
keying the older type radar would be considered poor practice.

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
(I) RADAR (Continued)

ST RADAR

Operation of the ST radar during this patrol was very limited
due to unfavorable conditions for making an attack. However, the
ST radar was used while making submerged observation during the
day when visibility was poor. Also, prior to surfacing in the
evenings, sweeps were taken with the ST radar. Numerous navigational
fixes were taken with ranges varying from 10,000 to 30,000 on hand.

APR-1 and SR-1

The operation of this gear has been excellent. Numerous
contacts were made. The APR has been used in conjunction with
the SD radar. At night the APR was manned and when contacts
were received which gave indications of night radar planes,
the SD radar was keyed. The SD radar was not keyed until a saturation
pip appeared on the AAM.

A list of contacts on the APR-1 and SR-1 are tabulated
below:

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
(N) SOUND GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS
Sound conditions in area were good. The JT-1 listening gear
proved very effective. Turn counts were made up to 18,000 yards.
All sound gear operated well. The training motor generators for
the JK-QC and QB heads were noisy. Isothermal conditions were
prevalent in the area along the French Indo China Coast.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS
Most of the patrol was conducted in shallow water and most
dives were less than 150 feet.

No unusual gradients were encountered off the French Indo
China Coast and in the South China Sea. Ballasting conditions
were found to conform with charts in Submarine Supplement to
Sailing Directions, South China Sea Area, H.O. Misc. # 11530-1

(P) HEALTH FOOD AND HABITABILITY
Health of the officers and crew during this patrol was very
good. The food was satisfactory.

(Q) PERSONNEL
The performance of all officers and men was highly satisfactory
during this patrol. The training period after the commissioning of
the submarine was quite adequate to prepare the vessel for its first
war patrol. The men showed excellent spirit in "turning to" - as
evidenced by the number qualified during the run.

(a) Number of men on board during patrol. 80
(b) Number of men qualified at start of patrol. 43
(c) Number of men qualified at end of patrol. 75
(d) Number of men making their first patrol. 54
(e) Number of men advanced in rating during 10
patrol.

(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED
Pearl to Area 5896.43 miles 28,405 gallons
In area 5025.33 miles 33,760 gallons
Area to Fremantle 2878.40 miles 33,325 gallons

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CONFIDENTIAL                                U.S.S. CHAFF (SS328)
                                                (S) DURATION

Days enroute to Area                                    21 days
Days in area                                            31 days
Days enroute to base                                    11 days
Days submerged                                          26 days

                                        (T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING
Torpedoes           Fuel                Provisions          Personnel Factor
24                  9,000 gals.         15 days             10 days

Limiting factor this patrol: patrol terminated by orders
of C.T.G. 71.1.

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FC5-13/A16-3
Serial 0207
CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
USS CHARR (SS328) -
Report of First War
Patrol.

From:
To:
Via:

Subject:

1.
anding officer as such, conducted in the SOUTH CHINA SEA was of sixty-three
(63) days duration, thirty-one (31) of which were spent in the assigned areas.
The U.S.S. CHARR was a member of a coordinated attack group on two occasions,
first with the U.S.S. BOARFISH (OTC), from 27 January to 3 February 1945, and
from 8 to 13 February 1945, with the U.S.S. TUNA and the U.S.S. BLACKFIN.

2. Area coverage was good. Six contacts were made with targets
worthy of torpedo fire, none of which could be closed for attack. Convoys
sighted in the day-time while submerged could not be closed due to shallow
water, and after surfacing, could not be located. The contact on 12
February 1945, could not be closed. An unsuccessful four hour
chase into a head sea then followed. The CHARR was forced down by planes
numerous times and bombed once.

3. On 29 January 1945, the CHARR rescued one aviator from the
coast of INDO-CHINA under very hazardous conditions. A three day attempt to
rescue the remainder of the plane's crew was unsuccessful. The rescued avia-
tor was transferred to the U.S.S. BOARFISH, from 22 to 26 February 1945, the
CHARR escorted the H.M.S. ZWAARDVISCH from KARIMATA to LOMBOK STRAITS, they
also gave the ZWAARDVISCH an assist in repairs to her gyro compass.

4. The CHARR returned from patrol in good material condition. It
is expected that refit will be completed in the normal time. Morale is high
as evidenced by the attitude of the officers and crew and the neat and clean
appearance of the ship.

5. The Squadron Commander welcomes the CHARR to this area and con-
gratulates the officers and crew upon the completion of their first war patrol,
and for the rescue of an aviator. It is regretted that no damage was inflicted
upon the enemy.

[SIGNATURE: S. P. Mosely]
STANLEY P. MOSELEY.

[STAMP: 4 03420]

SUBMARINE SQUADRON EIGHTEEN Mk
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
4 March 1945.

The Commander Submarine Squadron EIGHTEEN.
The Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
(1) The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
(2) The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) - Report of First War Patrol.

The first patrol of the U.S.S. CHARR, the first for the com-

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FE24-71/A16-3
Serial 055
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

UNITED STATES NAVY
20 March 1945.
14/lh

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
Conf. Ltr. A16-3
USS CHARR (SS328)
Serial 01, dated 3 March
1945. Report of First War
Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) - Report of First War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. The First War Patrol of the CHARR under the com-
mand of Commander F. D. BOYLE, U.S.N., was conducted in the
SOUTH CHINA SEA Areas, off the Coast of INDO-CHINA.

2. During the patrol six contacts were made with
targets worthy of torpedo fire. Five of these contacts were
small coastal convoys which were running too close to the coast for
CHARR to close and attack. One contact on a large Task Force
could not be closed despite a fourteen hour chase.

3. One U.S. Naval aviator was rescued from the INDO-
CHINA Coast on 29 January in a very commendable manner. A
three day effort to rescue the remainder of the crew
of the crashed plane was unsuccessful.

4. The award of the Submarine Combat Insignia is not
authorized for this patrol.

5. The Force Commander congratulates the Commanding
Officer, Officers and Crew of the CHARR on the completion of
this patrol, during which an air rescue mission was performed.

[SIGNATURE: Eliot H. Bryant]
ELIOT H. BRYANT,
Chief of Staff.

JAMES FIFE.
ORIGINAL COPY.

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[STAMP: 4 03420]

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[HANDWRITTEN: 244]
[STAMP: Reg. No. 356]
[STAMP: R.S. No. 4 03120]

UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

A16-3(8)(F-3-4/bc)
Serial: [HANDWRITTEN: 01662]

CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to:
USS CHARR Conf. ltr. A16-3
Serial 01662, dated 3 March
1945. Report of First War
Patrol.

[STAMP: 17 APR 1945]

From: Commander Seventh Fleet.
To : Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) - Report of First War
Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

[SIGNATURE: R.S. Kenyon]

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
21 May 1945.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
CONFIDENTIAL

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Squadron
(2) The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
(3) The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. CHARR (SS328), Report of War Patrol number TWO.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
(B) Track Chart (for CTF 71 only).
(C) Plot Charts (for CTF 71 only).

1. Enclosure (A), covering the second war patrol of this
vessel conducted in the JAVA SEA and CHINA SEA, during the period
27 March 1945 to 21 May 1945, is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: F.D. Boyle]
F.D. BOYLE.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
[HANDWRITTEN: BY OP-09B9C DATE 5/25/72]

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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(A) PROLOGUE

Arrived Fremantle, W.A., 3 March 1945 from First War Patrol. Assigned
to Commander Submarine Squadron Eighteen and Commander Submarine Division
Three Hundred One for refit and training. Installed Loran equipment and
main engine shut down pumps. Following changes in officer personnel were
made: Chief Yeoman H.L. Melanson, USN, was made Ship's Clerk and detached.
Chief Electrician's Mate C.N. Bragan, USN, was made Warrant Electrician.
Ensign P.J. Riley, USN, was detached. Lieutenant (jg) T.G. Fuller, USNR,
reported on board for duty.

21 - 24 March 1945

Held training exercises off Fremantle, W.A., Captain J.L. Hull, USN,
training Officer. Fired three torpedoes and all guns.

25 - 26 March 1945

Loading period.

27 March 1945

Ready for sea.

(B) NARRATIVE

OFFICERS
Name | Rank | Number of
     |      | war patrols
Francis D. Boyle | Comdr. | 4
Arthur R. Renquist | Lieut. | 10
Arthur W. Palm | Lieut. | 8
Howard E. Clark | Lieut. | 7
Edward J. Hund | Lieut. | 1
Frank P. Librizzi | Lieut. | 1
John G. Glasson | Lieut. | 2
Ralph E. Close | Lt(jg) | 0
Thomas G. Fuller | Lt(jg) | 0
Fredrick A. Redeye | Ens. | 10
Charles N. Bragan | Elect. | 8
John B. Maize | 2nd Lieut. | 0

CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS
Name | Rate | Number of
     |      | war patrols
Barnes, Ralph (n) | CRM | 5
Bottoms, Ralph (n) | CTM | 4
Fixx, Joel N. | CMOMM | 1
Joy, Harrison E. | CQM | 9
Neely, Bernard (n) | CQM | 1
Pierson, Ernest R. | CEM | 3
Whelan, John K. | CPhM | 6
Wilson, Glen C. | CMOMM | 7

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27 March 1945
1430(H) Underway from Fremantle, W.A.
1645(H) Conducted special test for ComSubs Seventh Fleet Training
     Command.
1945(H) Completed test and commenced training exercises with U.S.S.
     HUTCHINSON, target.
2230(H) Exercises completed. Took leave of U.S.S. HUTCHINSON.
2300(H) Took departure from operating area enroute patrol area.
28 March 1945
     Underway enroute patrol area. Conducted daily dives and drills.
1035(H) Sighted submarine bearing 326°T, distance 6 miles. Exchanged
     calls with H.M.S. STURDY.
29 March 1945
     Underway enroute patrol area. Conducted daily dives and drills.
0958(H) Sighted U.S. type submarine. Exchanged calls with U.S.S. BRILL
     by SJ radar.
30 March 1945
     Underway enroute patrol area. Conducted daily dives and drills.
1 April 1945
0000(H) Happy Easter.
0327(H) Contact on land by second echo SJ radar, about 150,000 yards
     distant. This land was probably LOMBOK.
0530(H) Dove 28 miles south of entrance to LOMBOK STRAITS for submerged
     day run.
1840(H) Preparing to surface. Both JP and JK sound men reported light
     screws to starboard. This was probably a small patrol boat, but
     it was too dark to see. Went to Battle Stations and at
1915(H) Surfaced. Set course for passage of LOMBOK STRAIT.

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1927(H) Officer of the Deck and the Chief Quartermaster both sighted a
     white wake in the water which passed down port side moving from
     port to starboard. This was possibly a torpedo, so we got out
     of there.

1955(H) SJ type interference coming from LOMBOK STRAIT.

2021(H) Radar contact 10,000 yards just north of NUESA BESAR. Changed
     course and headed out of strait to southward. This contact was
     source of SJ interference and was probably a U.S. submarine.
     Both attempted identification by radar and failed.

2026(H) Contact heading south out of strait.

2035(H) Headed back into LOMBOK for another try.

2150(H) Received message assigning new patrol area.

2230(H) Completed passage through LOMBOK STRAITS.

2240(H) SJ contact bearing 277°T, distant 10,500 yards. This contact
     was evidently patrol boat moving out from the Bali shore. We
     opened out at flank speed. No trouble.

2 April 1945

0500(H) Entered patrol area.

0540(H) Submerged.

1838(H) Surfaced. Established contact with GABILAN and BESUGO.

1855(H) SJ contact bearing 115°T, distant 5,900 yards, avoided.

2200(H) Assigned stations in patrol line north to south of MAKASSAR,
     order: GABILAN, BESUGO and CHARR. Distance between boats,
     30 miles.

3 April 1945

0308(H) Radar contact on CELEBES at about 60 miles, second echo.

0318(H) Radar contact on DE BRIL BANK LIGHT bearing 123°T, distant
     24,000 yards.

0535(H) Submerged.

1847(H) Surfaced.

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2100(H) Changed patrol stations of Wolf Pack to cover western entrance
to passes off the PATERNOSTER and POSTILLON ISLANDS. Distance
between boats, 15 miles.

4 April 1945
0538(H) Submerged.
1030(H) Sound reported echo ranging bearing 019°T, headed in that
direction.
1040(H) Sighted smoke bearing 019°T.
1049(H) Bearing increasing, came to normal approach course and went
ahead full speed at 150 ft.
1145(H) With land ahead, no opportunity to close target submerged,
and believing BESUGO would undoubtedly make attack, commenced
heading in direction of smoke. As the smoke continued on,
realized that no attack had been made and commenced to open
the beach which was about 7,000 yards away.
1347(H) Surfaced and contacted GABILAN and BESUGO. No attacks had
been made. However both had contact with a cruiser and 4 escorts
headed for SAPE STRAIT which were 15 miles ahead of them and
about 45 miles from us. So headed in general direction of SAPE
STRAIT at full speed to await developments, until at
1620(H) BESUGO and GABILAN forced down by planes, so we dove to escape
possible detection.
1843(H) Surfaced. Contacted BESUGO and GABILAN. Neither had contact
until at
2037(H) BESUGO reported target ahead 7 miles entering SAPE STRAIT, and
requested permission to follow. Granted permission to follow
at discretion.
2040(H) GABILAN and CHARR headed for patrol station in vicinity of
PATERNOSTER channels.
2230(H) BESUGO reported her position south of SAPE STRAIT and making
end around. Nice going, BESUGO.

5 April 1945
0609(H) Submerged.
1826(H) Surfaced.

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1929(H) Sent word to GABILAN to patrol entrance to Strait between
SANGEAN ISLAND and SUMBAWA for possible shipping heading west-
ward along coast. CHARR took position off SUMBAWA Coast in
vicinity of BIMA BAY.

6 April 1945

0523(H) Submerged.

0630(H) Sighted sailboat heading in our direction. This boat stayed in
our general vicinity for nearly two hours. It is possible that
it may have been a Jap picket boat.

1248(H) Headed in toward beach on a course of 140°T and PGC.

1455(H) Sound reported pinging dead ahead.

1500(H) Sighted dead ahead, close inshore, a cruiser, evidently of the
NATURI class, heading into BIMA BAY, range 11,000 yards. Could
also see the tops of what appeared to be a CHIDORI-OTORI Torpedo
boat. Continued to watch cruiser head into bay while drooling at
the mouth. So we spread our tent and decided to camp here until
he came out.

1900(H) Surfaced.

1930(H) Gave GABILAN the dope and assigned her the eastern half of the
entrance to BIMA BAY. We took the western half.

7 April 1945

0255(H) Radar contact and sighting of large ship coming out of BIMA BAY,
range 14,700 yards. Bingo, this may be the jackpot.

0323(H) Sent contact report to GABILAN. Target base course 320°T and
PGC, speed varying from 14 to 17 knots, zigging about every five
minutes.

0325(H) GABILAN reported having made contact.

0431(H) Sent out contact report. This report was to have been sent to
Zoomies, but was sent to VIXO instead.

0443(H) Ordered radio to send out message to GABILAN, "diving for
attack".

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0444(H) Received word from radio that before we were able to transmit,
GABILAN had sent that message to CHARR. With GABILAN submerged,
decided to continue to track from ahead until GABILAN attack
was completed.

0511(H) Target zigged radically to the right to course 035°T. This
puts us in a bad position.

0520(H) Plot reports target course 190°T and target stopped. We stopped.
Range now 19,700 yards. Looks like some Jap skullduggery is
making or else the GABILAN had attacked. Did not see any
explosions. It is getting light enough to see cruiser on
horizon and we are going to be forced to dive. Situation in
direction of enemy looks normal.

0538(H) Submerged and headed for cruiser.

0552(H) Range 18,120 yards, cruiser is circling. Can see tops of two
escorts as they seem to be running around frantically searching.

0600(H) The situation seems to have settled and the general movement
of the cruiser is or seems to be in the CHARR's direction.

0604(H) Sugar Tare range to cruiser is now 14,000 yards. The general
movement of the formation seems to have been interrupted and
the cruiser is again turning in circles.

0615(H) Sugar Tare range to cruiser, 12,930 yards. The CHARR is slowly
moving in.

0638(H) Cruiser is bearing 353° relative with a 10° port angle on bow.
It looks like they are squared away and heading up the old
alley.

0650(H) The cruiser is very similar to the NATURI class illustrated in
ONI 222-J but the foremast has a larger fire-control tower.

0705(H) Range 5,000 yards. Cruiser must have been damaged by GABILAN.
She is down by the bow by about a 2° down angle, and listing
about 2° to port. Estimated speed is 10 knots. The formation
has settled down with the cruiser constant helming on a base
course of 320°T with one escort about 1200 yards on either
bow. Escorts are one CHIDORI and one of unidentified type.
The CHARR is ahead of the formation and headed down the alley
between the CHIDORI and the cruiser.

0721(H) Angle on bow is zero, range 2,700 yards.

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0723(H) Up periscope for shooting bearing. Angle on Bow, 90 port,
bearing 335°. Down periscope. Put new setup in T.D.C. The
CHIDORI is about 500 yards just forward of my starboard beam.
Cruiser may have sighted us and has turned away to fire
torpedoes. It's now or never. With a generated 1,200 yard
run and about 60 left gyros, at

0724(H) Up periscope. Mark bearing.

0724-29 Fired one.

0724-37 Fired two.

0724-47 Fired four.

0724-48 Check bearing.

0724-55 First torpedo hit. Periscope had just been lowered. T.D.C.
operator increased target speed to 13 knots.

0725-03 Second torpedo hit. Began raising periscope.

0725-04 Fired five. Saw target covered with smoke. Nothing visible
except about 30 feet of bow.

0725-16 Fired six.

0725-30 Explosion. Number five hit. A quick look at CHIDORI heading
our way ended the P.C.O. school graduation exercises and we
headed for 420 feet with the TDC operator jumping up and down
saying, "Jeezy Beezy, we hit him, we hit him!!" and the
Exec making a mad scramble for the ladder saying, "I gotta
get my depth charge shirt on". (The depth charge shirt being
one of those screaming Aloha shirts - Ship's Service, Pearl,
98¢).

0735(H) Well, it took 17,000 pounds to get her down here but the 170
negative gradient which ended at 400 feet is just about the
best looking thing any of us have ever seen. Up on the sur-
face there seems to be a great deal of racket going on in the
direction of the cruiser, but the escorts seem to have us
pretty well located. One is just ahead and the other is
astern. We have swung ship right to 220°T.

0736(H) Sounded like torpedo running overhead?

0742(H) One string, seven charges. All ahead, all above, but a
straddle. Not too far away. No damage done.

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0745(H) Breaking up noises are very loud. Have just heard what we
believe to be a boiler exploding. Escorts are now both astern.
Continued along on 220°T at four knots.

0757(H) Seven more charges. The DCDI is grounded out but it didn't
matter....they were not close. Still hearing breaking up
noises. We continued on our way.

0920(H) At 300 feet and pumping so we can get up for a look. Escorts
are a long ways off.

0922(H) A series of explosions, similar to bombs, were heard. Sounded
like block busters exploding on the surface. The first was
probably two miles away, but the fifth was near enough to jar
the ship. We must be leaking air, so closed all vents and
stayed at 300 feet.

1020(H) Back at periscope depth. Two planes in sight astern and one
escort vessel. That is all. Went back to 220 feet to effect
some needed repairs and reload. Plan to move out of this spot
tonight to transmit dope to CTF 71.

1859(H) Surfaced. During this evening exchanged information with
GABILAN and squared things away.

8 April 1945

"And the Seventh Day He Rested"

0530(H) Submerged.

1828(H) Surfaced.

2230(H) Received orders to proceed with Special Mission assigned.

9 April 1945

0550(H) Submerged for patrol.

0647(H) OOD sighted periscope on starboard quarter. Went to 200 feet
and rigged for silent running. Sound could not pick up any
noises.

0750(H) Secured from silent running and returned to periscope depth.

1833(H) Surfaced.

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10 April 1945
0647(H) Submerged for patrol on SOURABAYA - BANJERMASIN route.
0920(H) Sighted mast of ship bearing 272°T, distant about 16,000 yards.
1000(H) Ship's course 060°T, speed 7½ knots. Ship was a small engined
       aft freighter of about 500 tons loaded with large crates.
       Decided on Gun Action.
1025(H) Surfaced, range 4,500 yards and manned five inch gun.
1027(H) Commenced firing. The anti-personnel ammunition was performing
       fine. One premature occurred in the first twenty rounds. The
       target turned away but we evidently killed or wounded the
       bridge personnel and we closed the range to about 3,200 yards.
       The crew and what passengers had not been killed by the anti-
       personnel bursts of the five inch gun abandoned ship.
1047(H) Ceased fire. Ship was on fire and sinking. PC escort was in
       sight coming over horizon so we departed.
1050(H) Saw ship sink.
1242(H) Submerged.
1826(H) Surfaced.
11 April 1945
0611(H) Submerged in KARIMATA STRAIT. During day sighted about 8 foot
       sea snake and what appeared to be a sea otter.
1858(H) Surfaced.
12 April 1945
0200(H) Completed transit of KARIMATA STRAIT without incident.
1035(H) Submerged to make much needed repairs to hydraulic plant.
1449(H) Surfaced.
1614(H) Sighted plane coming out of cloud, distant 5 miles, submerged.
1845(H) Surfaced.

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13 April 1945
0810(H) Submerged.
1630(H) Surfaced. Received radio news of President Roosevelt's death.
         All hands are deeply saddened.

14 April 1945
0621(H) Submerged.
1940(H) Surfaced.
         Performing Special Mission.

15 April 1945
0047(H) Completed Special Mission.
0625(H) Submerged.
1914(H) Surfaced.

16 April 1945
0015(H) Radar contact, bearing 240°T, range 12,900 yards. Two ships.
         Commenced tracking. Night is partially overcast with some
         rain squalls to Northward.

0130(H) Targets appear to be small destroyer escorts steering an
         approximate base course of 350°T at speeds varying from 6 to
         11 knots. Zigs are very irregular. Ships evidently stay
         within 3,000 yards of each other.

0133(H) Both targets are pinging.

0137(H) Headed in for attack. With range 8,700 yards, targets sepa-
         rated, so we opened range to wait for more favorable position.
         Plan of attack is: Move in when both ships are near each
         other. Fire three torpedoes at each, starting at a range of
         3,500 yards.

0200(H) Headed in for attack, range 13,300 yards.

0208(H) Targets are again separating. Opened range for more favor-
         able setup.

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0240(H) From plot it looks as if "now" is the time to get them.
0259(H) Targets are now on course 020° at 8 knots. Set up is checking
           beautifully. We are ready.
0302(H) Radar range 3,300 to first target, gyros near zero, tracks
           near ninety.
0302-12 Fired one.
0302-20 Fired two.
0302-30 Fired three.
0303(H) Shifted targets. Bearing 022° and range 2,300 yards put in
           TDC.
0303-21 Fired four.
0303-29 Fired five.
0303-37 Fired six.
0304(H) Right target is reversing course. Range has started to close.
           We are building up speed to flank and heading out. Made after
           tubes ready. Do not believe we have been sighted. Do believe
           targets have heard torpedoes run. Right target is headed to-
           ward us with a 15° port angle, range 1,680. Put set up in TDC
           and decided to let him have two torpedoes.
0307-09 Fired seven.
0307-18 Fired eight. At this point the man on the firing key apparently
           didn't have the word and continued firing at
0307-26 Fired nine.
0307-36 Fired ten.
0308(H) We have been sighted. Range is now 1,720 yards, angle on bow
           zero. Called for one of remaining torpedoes. Found out there
           weren't any more. Range is opening by inches.
0310(H) Target astern is turning on Man-O-War lights. First red and
           green, then white and blue, then blinked some sort of unread-
           able identification signal with a small searchlight. We
           waited about three minutes and tried again. About five min-
           utes later he did the same. The range is opening slowly.
           His speed - sixteen knots, ours - eighteen knots. Believe he
           thinks we are a Jap.

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0315(H) Target began zigging. Guess he is convinced we are not
         friendly. This maneuver allowed the range to open more rapidly.
0320(H) Range 3,800 yards.
0325(H) Target took his departure. So did we.
0400(H) Identified targets as two Class 7 AM's, ONI 222-J.
0632(H) Dove for the day as the Jap planes will probably be searching
         for us.
1848(H) Surfaced. Headed for SUBIC BAY, P.I.

17 April 1945
         Enroute SUBIC BAY, P.I.
1156(H) SD radar contact, 7 miles. Submerged.
1348(H) Surfaced.

18 April 1945
         Enroute SUBIC BAY, P.I.
0950(H) Sighted Liberator type bomber, distant 5 miles. Submerged.
1051(H) Surfaced.
1110(H) Sighted flight of TBF's overhead. Submerged.
1128(H) Surfaced.
1207(H) Sighted flight of planes, distant 10 miles. Submerged.
1220(H) Surfaced. Confident that all planes sighted today are
         friendly.
1722(H) OOD and periscope watch sighted periscope on starboard beam.
         OOD was certain that torpedo wake passed astern as he turned
         away at flank speed. Position: Lat 12-25 N, Long 112 23 E.
         Evaded.

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19 April 1945
Enroute SUBIC BAY, P.I.

0742(H) OOD and lookout sighted what they thought was periscope feather,
         turned away and evaded at flank speed. Lat 14 43 N, Long 114 20 E.

0630(H) Entered joint zone.

0843(H) Sighted possible periscope on starboard quarter, turned away
         and evaded. Lat 14 44 N, Long 114 35 E.

0928(H) Sighted PBM bearing 060°T, distant 8 miles.

1306(H) Dove for trim.

1415(H) Surfaced.

20 April 1945
Enroute SUBIC BAY, P.I.

0500(H) Arrived rendezvous, contacted escort and proceeded to SUBIC
         BAY, P.I.

20 - 24 April 1945
At Subic Bay. Minor voyage repairs. Lieutenant (jg) T.G.
Fuller, USNR, and Warrant Electrician C.M. Bragan, USN, were
detached. Lieutenant A.W. Palm, USNR, reported on board for
duty. 2nd Lieutenant John B. Maize, USAAC, reported on
board from U.S. Army Fifth Air Force Command for liason duty
in connection with air-sea rescue.

24 April 1945
Ready for sea.

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24 April 1945
0815(I) Underway from SUBIC BAY, P.I.
1300(I)- Conducted anti-submarine exercise with escort.
1430(I)
1445(I) Escort departed. Enroute assigned area.
25 April 1945

Enroute assigned area. Conducted daily dives and drills.
26 April 1945
0400(I) Entered assigned area.
0540(I) Submerged. We are forty miles short of the China Coast and
considering that we have orders to leave area tonight have
abandoned plan to close China Coast for patrol.
1930(I) Surfaced. Proceeding to newly assigned station.

27 April 1945

Enroute assigned area. Conducted daily dives and drills.
2133(I) Radar contact by SJ at 17,950 yards bearing 043° relative,
closing fast.
2135(I) Submerged.
2155(I) Surfaced, all clear.
28 April 1945

Enroute assigned area. Conducted daily dives and drills.
1821(I) Sighted plane bearing 210°T, distance about 10 miles,
submerged.
1848(I) Surfaced, all clear.
29 April 1945
1139(I) Sighted plane, range 13,000 yards. No IFF, submerged.

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1144(I) Confident all planes in vicinity are friendly so at
1145(I) Surfaced.
1146(I) Received message from U.S.S. BURRFISH that strike for today
        was cancelled and that they were leaving the area.
1150(I) Submerged.
1545(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1625(I) Submerged.
1925(I) Surfaced.
30 April 1945
0555(I) Submerged.
1150(I) Surfaced for life guard duty.
1416(I) Submerged.
1550(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1630(I) Submerged.
1920(I) Surfaced.
1 May 1945
0555(I) Submerged.
1150(I) Surfaced for life guard duty.
1730(I) Submerged.
1921(I) Surfaced.
2330(I) SD contact 7 miles, closing. Submerged.
2352(I) Surfaced, all clear.
2 May 1945
0131(I) SJ contact, range 17,500 yards, bearing 280°T. Aircraft
        with IFF. Remained on surface.

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0137(I) Lost contact, range 22,100 yards.
0409(I) SJ contact, 15,000 yards on port beam closing rapidly. No
       IFF.
0410(I) Submerged.
0427(I) Surfaced, all clear.
0604(I) Submerged.
1300(I) Surfaced for life guard duty.
1500(I) Submerged.
1915(I) Surfaced.
3 May 1945
0550(I) Submerged.
1100(I) Surfaced for life guard duty.
1340(I) Submerged.
1917(I) Surfaced.
4 May 1945
0530(I) SD contact, 8 miles, no IFF. Submerged.
1052(I) Surfaced for life guard duty.
1300(I) Submerged.
1443(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1536(I) Submerged.
1920(I) Surfaced.
5 May 1945
0605(I) Submerged.
1130(I) Surfaced for life guard duty.

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1400(I) Submerged.
1525(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1605(I) Submerged.
1925(I) Surfaced.
2032(I) Contact on SJ radar, 9,200 yards, closing rapidly.
2033(I) Submerged.
2117(I) Surfaced, all clear.
0242(I) SJ contact bearing 070° relative, distant 21,300 yards.
         Range opening rapidly. Probably one of our snoopers.
0552(I) Submerged.
1002(I) Surfaced.
1159(I) Saw one of air-sea rescue planes circling due east of our
         position. Headed in that direction at full speed. Asked
         PBM covering us if plane was down.
1205(I) PBM assured us no plane was down.
1215(I) Plane abandoned circling spot and began to move away.
1220(I) We slowed and reversed course.
1225(I) PBY came in and started to circle CHARR.
1228(I) AFR receiver heard voice signal asking CHARR to reverse course.
1231(I) Plane must be down. We have reversed course at flank speed.
         A heavy sea is running and it will be mighty tough on the
         fly-fly boy who has to ditch in this water.
1235(I) Established communications with PBY through PBM (do not
         understand why we cannot communicate direct). There is a
         plane down east of us.
1300(I) Sighted life raft with one man, also sighted object farther
         ahead in water. Believing this to be plane, we closed it to
         save any personnel still aboard. This turned out to be the

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empty rescue boat dropped by a B-17 that was flying in vicinity.
1305(I) Returned to life raft to pick up sole survivor in sight.
1314(I) Lieutenant Hugo Casciola, USAAC, was safely brought on board
from a small one man life raft. He said he was the only
one down - his plane was a P-51 with a crew of one - himself.
He was uninjured except for a few bruises and burns caused
by the shrouds of his parachute. Turned him in and then

1330(I) Tried to approach rescue life boat to salvage any expensive
gear. The sea being quite rough, we approached from wind-
ward to form a lee. Didn't see the parachutes which were
dragging under the surface and making a perfect sea anchor
to windward. Thus we entangled our pit log swordarm into
the parachute rigging and bent it. In so doing the shrouds
of the boat parachute were pulled downward and the boat
turned on its side. Believe us when we assure all hands
that these boats dropped by the B-17 will not sink. Since
the sea was too rough to chance putting anyone in boat, we
backed clear and attempted to sink boat with 20mm fire.
After 100 rounds were fired, planes requested us to pull
clear as they desired to have target practice. We returned
to our assigned station.

1405(I) Submerged.
1525(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1610(I) Submerged.
1930(I) Surfaced.
7 May 1945
0235(I) SD contact, 8 miles, with IFF. Range opened.
0550(I) Submerged for day.
1924(I) Surfaced.
8 May 1945
0450(I) SJ contact, 14,500 yards, plane. Closing rapidly.
0451(I) Submerged.
0457(I) Surfaced, all clear.

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0600(I) Submerged for day.
1920(I) Surfaced.

9 May 1945

0228(I) SJ contact on plane, range 8,300 yards, bearing 327°T, closing
         rapidly. Submerged.
0250(I) Surfaced, all clear.
0600(I) Submerged.
1055(I) Surfaced for life guard services.
1330(I) Submerged.
1600(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1630(I) Submerged.
1925(I) Surfaced.

10 May 1945

0449(I) SJ contact on plane bearing 085°T, distant 19,000 yards.
         Range opening.
0600(I) Submerged.
1047(I) Surfaced for life guard services.
1453(I) Submerged.
1548(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1648(I) Submerged.
1917(I) Surfaced.
2150(I) SJ contact on plane, range 13,050 yards, closing rapidly.
         Plane closed to 3 miles and then opened out. IFF pip on
         SD radar.

11 May 1945

0602(I) Submerged.

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0955(I) Surfaced for life guard services.
1205(I) Submerged.
1549(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1645(I) Submerged.
1923(I) Surfaced.
2040(I) SJ contact distant 15,000 yards. IFF pip. Range closing
         rapidly and one PBM plane passed 800 yards ahead and opened
         out.
2048(I) All clear.
12 May 1945
0602(I) Submerged for day.
1442(I) Surfaced for sun line.
1451(I) Submerged.
1920(I) Surfaced.
13 May 1945
0550(I) Submerged.
1233(I) Surfaced for sun sight.
1255(I) Submerged.
1920(I) Surfaced.
1932(I) Sighted horn-type mine. Attempts to sink this mine failed.
         Position: 21 25 N, 119 50 E.
2000(I) Received message to stop search for survivor of P-38 plane
         ditched south of FORMOSA. Reason: There is no survivor. Our
         status: First word we have received of this. There must have
         been a strike today and the CHARR was one of those who did
         not get the word. "There is always one."

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2018(I) SD contact with IFF at 8 miles. O.O.D. decided to dive. He
     did.
2022(I) Surfaced.

14 May 1945

0430(I) SD contact, 10 miles, planes has IFF.
0554(I) Submerged.
1135(I) Surfaced for life guard duty.
1215(I) Sighted horn-type mine, Lat. 21 45 N, Long. 120 15 E. Could
     destroy it with total 1,000 rounds 50 cal. and 20mm fire.
1345(I) Submerged.
1517(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1601(I) Submerged.
1920(I) Surfaced.
2029(I) SJ contact, 16,000 yards, range opening. Plane shows IFF.

15 May 1945

0549(I) Submerged.
1042(I) Surfaced for life guard duty.
1424(I) PBY cover sighted derelict air-sea rescue life boat and began
     directing CHARM to position.
1455(I) Sighted life boat in upside down position. Attempts to turn
     it over failed, decided to submerge to about thirty feet and
     surface from under it to salvage what we could. With the
     life boat on deck found all items of value had been removed.
     We were able to obtain some socks, undershirts, candy,
     blankets, rainclothes and other items of minor importance.
     Submerged and boat floated clear. Number of tarpaulin in
     boat was #822.
1638(I) Submerged.
1922(I) Surfaced.

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2112(I) SJ contact, 17,000 yards, range opening, IFF indicated.
16 May 1945
0553(I) Submerged.
1039(I) Surfaced for life guard duty.
1400(I) Submerged.
1518(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1616(I) Submerged.
1922(I) Surfaced.
1938(I) Sighted PBM distant 19,000 yards. Plane closed. We signalled
          by light that we were trying to get them on VHF. Finally
          succeeded in establishing contact with night search plane for
          first time. He agreed to get the word around and also call
          on us every night.

2140(I) SJ contact, 25,000 yards, opening. Plane showed IFF.
17 May 1945
0348(I) Plane contact, 6 miles, closing, no IFF. Submerged.
0410(I) Surfaced, all clear.
0550(I) Submerged.
0952(I) Surfaced for life guard duty.
1440(I) Submerged.
1548(I) Surfaced for A.O.I.C. transmission.
1639(I) Submerged.
1917(I) Surfaced.
2000(I) Sighted and exchanged pleasantries with night search plane.
18 May 1945
0325(I) SJ contact 9,500 yards. IFF indicated, range opening.
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0601(I) Submerged.
1040(I) Surfaced.
1135(I) Received word that there is a downed group of aviators between
           RYUKYU SHO and FORMOSA. PBM's are attempting rescue but ask
           CHARR to stand by.
1515(I) Rescue of downed aviators had been completed and planes have
           left the area.
1640(I) Submerged.
1900(I) Surfaced.
1920(I) Sighted PBM at 21 miles. SJ range 42,300 yards. Believe
           this is a record. Plane stood out remarkably clear at this
           range where sighting was believed impossible. Knew it was
           PBM because our night searcher friend was due and the plane
           appeared to be bulky in size.

19 May 1945
0030(I) Established radio contact with BREAN and arranged for rendez-
           vous to be effected at daylight.
0245(I) SJ contact at 20,000 yards, plane contact, IFF, range opened.
0615(I) Joined BREAN. Sent long letter over in rubber boat telling
           them what we had seen and heard. Communications Officer and
           2nd Lieutenant Maize went on board to tell them about the
           communication set up.
0715(I) Communication Officer and 2nd Lieutenant Maize returned to
           ship. Commanding Officer of BREAN sent word he considered
           that the BREAN has relieved CHARR and assumed life guard
           duties.
0730(I) Left company, U.S.S. BREAN.
0748(I) Submerged.
1958(I) Surfaced.
20 May 1945
0020(I) Submerged to flush out #3 and #5 fuel ballast tanks.

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(C) WEATHER
Weather was typical of the weather described in various Hydrographic
Publications. No rough weather was encountered.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION
Currents in general were the same as indicated in the charts and in
Coast Pilots. An easterly set of ½ to 1 knot was present in the eastern
JAVA SEA and FLORES SEA. In the CHINA SEA a southerly set was invariably
encountered. A northwesterly set of 1 to 2 knots was present off the
southwestern coast of FORMOSA.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
No navigational lights were seen to be lighted. Radar ranges and
bearings on small islands were used to good advantage.

(F) SHIP CONTACTS
| : Time | : Lat | : Long | : Type(s) | Est. | How |
| No.: Date | : | : | : | : Rango :Speed :Contacted: | Remarks |
| 1. : 1030(H) | : 7-07S | : 117-01S | : | :26,000:130°T : | :Only seen |
| : 4 Apr. | : | : | : | :yards :15 kts:JP Sound :smoke |
| 2. : 1500(H) | : 7-17S | : 117-49E | :Cruiser | :11,000:240°T : | :Escorted by |
| : 6 Apr. | : | : | :NATURI | :yards :15 kts:Periscope:destroyer |
| 3. : 0255(H) | : 8-19S | : 118-45E | :Cruiser | :14,700:320°T : | :CHIDORI and un- |
| : 7 Apr. | : | : | :NATURI | :yards :15 kts:Radar | :identified |
| 4. : 0920(H) | : 8-04-30S | : 118-32-30E:Cruiser | : | : | :escort |
| : 10 Apr. | : | : | : | :yards :15 kts:Periscope:heavy cruiser |
| 5. : 1047(H) | : 4-58S | : 113-32E | :Sm. Coastal | :16,000:060°T : | :Loaded with |
| : 10 Apr. | : | : | :Freighter | :yards :7½ kts:Periscope:heavy cargo |
| 6. : 0015(H) | : 4-55S | : 113-32E | :Patrol Boat | :18,000:280°T :Periscope: | :PC type |
| : 16 Apr. | : | : | :2 class 7(MM) | :yards : | :surface | :Zigging |
| : | : 0-06 37N | : 102-58E | :Minesweeps | :yards :6-11 kt:Radar | :cally. Changing |
| : | : | : | : | : | : | :speed. |

(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS
Daily contacts were made while on station with friendly planes during
daylight and at night. Planes sighted included B-25, B-17, B-24, P-38,
PBY.
On 4 April at 1120(H) a cruiser scout plane was sighted escorting the
NATURI Class Cruiser in position Lat 7 05 N, Long 117 53E. At 1020(H)
7 April two float planes in sight through periscope, Lat 7-47S, Long
118 03E.
At 1614(H) a float plane was sighted while cruising on surface, range 5
miles, position Lat 0 04 30 N, Long 106 45 E.

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(H) ATTACK DATA
U.S.S. CHARR Torpedo Attack No. 1 Patrol No. 2.
Time: 0727(I) Date: 7 April 1945 Lat. 07 38 00 S. Long. 118 09 15 E.

Target Data - Damage Inflicted

Description One NATORI Class Cruiser escorted by one CHIDORI
type torpedo boat and one unidentified escort.

Ship(s) Sunk One NATORI Class Cruiser, 5,170 tons (EC).

Ship(s) Damaged None.

Damage Determined by Three timed explosions after firing, following
which target was seen covered by heavy smoke so
that only 30 feet of bow was visible. Screws
never heard after hit. Definite loud breaking
up noises were heard through out the ship. Tar-
get was not in sight three hours later, although
escorts were still in sight.

Target Draft: 15 ft. Course: 025°T. Speed: 10 knots. Range at firing:
1,000 yards.

Own Ship Data

Speed: 3 knots. Course: 140°T. Depth: 65 feet. Angle at firing: 1°down.

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack: A dawn periscope attack was carried out following
two and one-half hours of radar tracking from
0300(H) to 0530(H). A divergent spread of five
torpedoes was used with a check bearing on the
first and fourth shot. Spread was 0°, 2° left,
2° right, 0°, 1° left. A torpedo run of 1,000
yards was used.

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ATTACK NO. 1

| | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 4 | No. 5 | No. 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubes Fired | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 4 | No. 5 | No. 6 |
| Track Angle | 108°P | 111°P | 113°P | 122°P | 130°P |
| Gyro Angle | 311° | 305½° | 309° | 293½° | 286° |
| Depth Set | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. |
| Power | Hi | Hi | Hi | Hi | Hi |
| Hit or Miss | Hit | Hit | Miss | Hit | Miss |
| Erratic | No | No | No | No | No |
| Mark Torpedo | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A |
| Serial No. | 66617 | 63583 | 66208 | 66482 | 63618 |
| Mark Exploder | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5 |
| Serial No. | 26453 | 32686 | 26179 | 26755 | 26182 |
| Actuation Set | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact |
| Actuation Actual | Contact | Contact | None | Contact | None |
| Mark Warhead | 16-4 | 16-4 | 16-4 | 16-4 | 16-4 |
| Explosive | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex |
| Firing Interval | 0 | 7 sec. | 11 sec. | 17 sec. | 13 sec. |
| Type Spread | 0 | 2° left | 2° right | 0 | 1° left |
| Sea Conditions | Sm. chop | Sm. chop | Sm. chop | Sm. chop | Sm. chop |
| Overhaul Activity | SRU 137 | SRU 137 | SRU 137 | SRU 137 | SRU 137 |
| Remarks: Two misses due to generating off bearing. | | | | | |

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U.S.S. CHARR Torpedo Attack No. 2 Patrol No. 2.
Time: 0302(H) Date 16 April 1945 Lat 06 47 00 N. Long 104 26 00 E.

Target Data - Damage Inflicted

Description: Attack was made on two No. 7 Class (AM 7-12)
minesweeps. Displacement each 630 tons, with a
maximum draft of 7 ft. 8 in. Initial contact
with range of 12,000 yards made on SJ radar.

Ship(s) Sunk None.
Ship(s) Damaged None.
Damage Determined by --

Target Draft: 7' 8" Course 020°T and 065°T. Speed: 7 knots Range at
firing: 3,300 yds.

Own Ship Data

Speed: 10 knots Course: 290° for bow. 150°T for stern tubes

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type Attack A night radar surface attack was made with
torpedoes fired as follows: three torpedoes
at minesweep bearing 350° relative, spread 0°,
½°R, and ½°L, range 3,300 yards. three torpedoes
at minesweep bearing 022° relative, with spread
0°, ½°R, and ½°L, range 2,400 yards. Four stern
torpedoes at minesweep bearing 180° relative, no
spread, range 1,700 yards, small track angles.

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ATTACK NO. 2

| | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 | No. 4 | No. 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubes Fired | | | | | |
| Track Angle | 69°S | 65°S | 67°S | 62°S | 63°S |
| Gyro Angle | 008½° | 009° | 009° | 025° | 027° |
| Depth Set | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. |
| Power | Hi | Hi | Hi | Hi | Hi |
| Hit or Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss |
| Erratic | No | No | No | No | No |
| Mark Torpedo | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A |
| Serial No. | 63575 | 64333 | 64050 | 64367 | 66318 |
| Mark Exploder | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5 |
| Serial No. | 26369 | 32792 | 9617 | 26858 | 19696 |
| Actuation Set | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact |
| Actuation Actual | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Mark Warhead | 16-4 | 16-4 | 16-4 | 16-4 | 16-4 |
| Serial No. | | | | | |
| Explosive | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex |
| Firing Interval | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| Type Spread | 0 | ½R | ½L | 0 | ½R |
| Sea Conditions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Overhaul Activity | SRU 137 | SRU 137 | SRU 137 | SRU 137 | SRU 137 |
| Remarks: Misses were due to erratic zigs of targets. | | | | | |

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ATTACK NO. 2 (Con't)

Tubes Fired | No. 6 | No. 7 | No. 8 | No. 9 | No. 10
Track Angle | 64°S | 20°P | 23°P | 18°P | 18°P
Gyro Angles | 027° | 181½° | 174° | 170° | 161°
Depth Set | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft.
Power | Hi | Hi | Hi | Hi | Hi
Hit or Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss
Erratic | No | No | No | No | No
Mark Torpedo | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A
Serial No. | 63651 | 63536 | 64157 | 64368 | 63832
Mark Exploder | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5
Serial No. | 26335 | 14225 | 17223 | 26853 | 11567
Actuation Set | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact | Contact
Actuation Actual | -- | -- | -- | -- | --
Mark Warhead | 16-4 | 16-4 | 16-4 | 16-4 | 16-4
Serial No. | -- | 20668 | 20633 | 20647 | 15636
Explosive | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex
Firing Interval | 16 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 24
Type Spread | ½°L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Sea Condition | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1
Overhaul Activity | SRU 137 | SRU 137 | SRU 137 | SRU 137 | SRU 137
Remarks: Misses were due to erratic zigs of targets.

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U.S.S. CHARR Gun Attack No. 1 Patrol No. 2
Time: 1027(H) Date: 10 April 1945 Lat 4 58S, Long 113 32E.

Target Data - Damage Inflicted

One 500 ton coastal freighter (EU) loaded with
large crates.

Sunk None.

Damaged or
Probably Sunk

Damage Determined by Target was seen to sink.

Details of Action

Target was observed while conducting a submerged patrol, initial
range 12,000 yards. With range 4,400 yards, target bearing 270°
relative, 90° starboard angle on bow, CHARR surfaced. Sixty-
eight rounds were fired from the five inch gun with numerous hits.

(I) MINES

Two floating mines sighted on the following days: May 13, 21 25N,
119 50E; May 14, 21 45N, 120 15E.

(J) ANTI SUBMARINE MEASURES AND ESCAPE TACTICS

The CHIDORI Class Cruiser was accompanied by at least three escorts
and had plane coverage on the fifth of April. On the seventh of April,
the cruiser was escorted by one CHIDORI class torpedo boat and one un-
identified escort. The escorts were on each bow.
After our attack two depth charge runs were made on us with a
total of 13 charges dropped in all. The escorts seemed to have us fairly
well located but dropped the charges ahead.
Silent running away at deep submergence was used to evade.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE

1. The junction of the armature coil on the low pressure blower
with the riser became unsoldered. Arcing resulted, burning two
commutator segments 180° apart. An emergency soldering job allowed
the blower to be used for the rest of the run.

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minimum range, 800 yards. The pips would "fade" a great deal while they
lasted.
Numerous second trace echoes were picked up on land. Maximum range
on second trace echoes is approximately 190,000 yards on LOMBOK or BALI.
This is attributed to atmospheric conditions. Below are listed con-
ditions for one such night when second trace echoes came in very well:

10 May 1945: Second trace echoes (El and E2) bearing 058°T, range
60 and 70 miles (Southern FORMOSA).

Temperature - 80°F.
Barometer - 29.70
Wind direction - 100°T.
Sea - Fairly calm

Operational difficulties were few, most of them being bad tubes.

ST
Field change No. 9 was the only modification made on this radar
during this patrol.
The ST radar was not used during this run.
Only one opportunity for the use of the ST radar presented itself
during this run. With 5 feet of periscope showing, a range of 18,000
yards was obtained on a light cruiser.
No operational difficulties were experienced during this run.

SD-5
The SD-5 radar was modified by the addition of the SD-BN
pulse circuit. This permits triggering the BN without the SD radar
transmitting. The performance of this radar was good. The following
ranges were obtained:

Land - 75 miles
Aircraft - 40 miles
Saturated pip - 3-5 miles

While on lifeguard station during the day the SD radar was always
keyed. Numerous plane contacts were made. In the evening the SD was
not turned on at all unless an APR or SJ contact was made...and this was a nightly
occurrence.
No operational difficulties were experienced.

IFF
This equipment was not used at all during the first half of
this patrol. However, while on lifeguard duty the equipment was turned
on with all plane contacts. A good many times IFF was present when the
SD radar had no contact. Maximum range of IFF was about 80 miles.

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APR
Contacts made on the APR are listed in section (U). The
performance of this equipment was excellent.
Great use of this equipment was made while on lifeguard station
duty. On one day (while SD being keyed) the equipment was set on 140 mc.
This permitted picking up VHF contacts from aircraft.
No operational difficulties were experienced.

(N) SONAR GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS

Both sound training motors were flooded with salt water, causing a
full voltage ground in the lower main field coils. These coils were
removed and baked but only one could be repaired. Therefore only one
motor was put in operating condition. An attempt to install the lathe
motor for training the other sound head was made. This was unsuccess-
ful because a complete new bed plate is required for this adaption.
A design weakness showed up, however power training on the JP-2
listening gear would be of great benefit. However, if power training
were installed, it would be good only for search - more accurate
bearings could be obtained when "sweeping the target" in hand. WC-1
gear held up to all expectations. There was no difficulty encountered
on either WC-1 or JP-2. Some interference on the JK was noted, but
attributed to shallow water. JP-2 had its greatest interference from
the bow plane motor, and it had to be turned off to check any suspicious
sound. JP-2 was able to pick up "screws" long before ships were in
sight. In general sound conditions were good.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS

Date | Depth :gradient difference from | : Position
| ft:surface water temperatures | : Lat : Long
4-3-45 | 100 : 1° negative | : 07 03S : 117 53E
4-3-45 | 160 : 2° negative | : " : "
4-3-45 | 200 : 3° negative | : " : "
4-3-45 | 225 : 4° negative | : " : "
4-3-45 | 295 : 6° negative | : " : "
4-3-45 | 325 : Beginning of isothermal layer : | : " : "
4-3-45 | 380 : with same temperature as water: | : " : "
| : at 325 ft. : | : " : "
4-7-45 | 0-180 : Gradual sloping negative grad- | 07 38S : 118 09E
| : ient totaling 10° at 380 ft. : |
4-7-45 | 240 : Sharp 11° negative | : 12 04N : 112 13E

(P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY

There were no man days lost due to sickness.
Food in general was average as regards to preparation and
palatability.

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(Q) PERSONNEL
Number of men detached after previous patrol 20
Number of men on board during patrol 80
Number of men qualified at start of patrol 59
Number of men qualified at end of patrol 59
Number of unqualified men making their first patrol 17

(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED
FREMANTLE to Area 1575 miles 21,225 gals.
In Area 2835 miles 34,930 gals.
Area to SUBIC BAY 1356 miles 21,075 gals.

SUBIC BAY to Area 1436 miles 26,600 gals.
In Area 3986 miles 45,425 gals.
Area to SUBIC BAY 500 miles 8,220 gals.

(S) DURATION
Days enroute to areas 10 days
Days in area 40 days
Days enroute to base 6 days
Days submerged 33 days

(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING
| Torpedoes Number | Fuel Gals. | Provisions Days | Personnel Factor Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 40,000 | 30 | 25 |

Limiting factor this patrol: Operation Order

(U) COMMUNICATIONS, RADAR AND SONAR COUNTERMEASURES
Radar Countermeasures

| Date | Position: Lc | Freq | PRF | Pulse Width:Used | TN | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1-45 | 009 00S | 190 | 1200 | 7.5 | TN-2 | Rotating antenna irregular speed. |
| | 115 41E | | | | | Probably Mk 12 land based radar. |
| 4-1-45 | 008 19S | 600 | 1500- | 1 | TN-3 | Unidentified |
| | 115 53E | | 1750 | | | |
| 4-3-45 | 005 47S | 195 | 1000 | 6 | TN-2 | Probably land based |
| | 118 45E | | | | | |

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Radar Countermeasures (Con't)
           :Freq:Pulse: TN
Date       :Position: No :PRF :Width: Used :Remarks
4-7-45     :008 08S: 150: 250 : 10 : TN-2 : Aircraft contact
           :118 39E: : : : : :
4-8-45     :006 18S:195 : 1000: 7.5 : TN-2 : Aircraft search radar.
           :119 50E: : : : : : Rotating antenna 1 rev/4 min 15 s.
5-8-45     :21 07N :155-: 500 : 7.5 : TN-2 : Our own planes
           :120 42E:160 : : : : :
5-10-45    :21 27N :178: 250: 6-8 : TN-2 : Probably land based
           :120 09E: : 350 : : :

The APR contacts at 155 - 160 and 178 came in nightly while on
lifeguard duty.

Communication Countermeasures

9 April 1945: Japanese broadcasting station - consisting of music
(piano playing, sounded as though a person were just picking the keys at
random) and voice. It was possible to receive on 9250 kcs. through this
type jamming, although hard on the nerves. VIXO was hard to hear on 12630,
could not find on 16150, and there was too much static on 4370 kcs. Time-
1600 GCT. Position-05 20 30S, 115 24 45E.

15 April 1945: 9250 kcs., VIXO schedule. Terrific jamming by
numerous Jap stations. Intermittent continuous wave keying, also sounded
as that sounded like ICW. So strong that it was impossible to copy
him on 9250 and unable to hear him on 4370 or 12630 kcs. Jamming
ceased about 1315. Unable to tune this type jamming out.

18 April 1945: Jamming on every frequency - continuous wave by four
stations on 16150 kcs., three stations on 12630 kcs., four stations on
9250 kcs. and unable to hear at all on 4370 kcs. It was impossible to
tune out as the interference was much stronger, and covered a broader
band. One of these stations on 9250 kcs. was FZS3 (Saigon, French Indo-
China calling and sending messages to JNS2). Time-0700 - 1320 GCT.
Position-12 01N, 112 10E.

5 May 1945: The normal amount of interference was encountered, but the above
three types were the only new ones found. There is some trouble with
NPG on 9255 kcs., as 9250 kcs. is the best frequency for copying during
time of schedule.

5 May 1945: 0600-0700. Frequency 4385 kcs. was blocked by Japs.
This was apparently a very strong transmitter located on FORMOSA, and
would overload the receiver to cut-off bias. It was impossible to copy
through this intelligible CW note, and one message from 8KC was missed.

14 May 1945: 1120-1400. Frequency 9250 kcs. blocked by FZS3 work-
ing with JNS2 with ICW spark note. Unable to tune out and unable to
copy at all.

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Sonar Countermeasures
No countermeasures in sound were observed.

(V) REMARKS
The directives of paragraphs (a) and (b) of ComSubs7thFlt Conf.
Ltr. Serial 0243 dated 2 February 1945 were observed.

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FC5-22/A16-3
CONFIDENTIAL
Serial: 0106

SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY-TWO
OO/Bn
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
22 May 1945.

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) -
Report of Second War Patrol.

From: Commander Submarine Squadron Twenty-two.
To : Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Via : (1) Commander Submarines, SEVENTH Fleet.
(2) Commander, SEVENTH Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) - Report of Second War Patrol.

1. The U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) departed FREMANTLE, W.A., 27 March on her
second war patrol under the command of Commander F. D. BOYLE, U.S.N. This patrol
was conducted in two phases, separated by a four day rest at SUBIC BAY for a tor-
pedo reload and minor voyage repairs. A total of fifty-six (56) days were spent
at sea, forty (40) of which were in assigned areas.

2. The first phase of twenty-four days duration was conducted in the
WEST FLORES SEA as a member of a coordinated attack group together with the U.S.S.
WESUGO (SS252) and U.S.S. GABILAN (SS252), with the Commanding Officer of the
CHARR as Officer in Tactical Command. On 4 April, contact was made with a small
enemy task force composed of a light cruiser of the NATATORI class escorted by four
CHIDORI's or light minelayers of the AM7 class. After three days of determined
tracking and an outstanding exhibition of coordination, the WESUGO sank an escort,
the CHARR sank the cruiser with three solid torpedo hits and an able assist from
the GABILAN, who, two hours previously, had slowed her up with one damaged
torpedo. The final destruction of this valuable target was witnessed by H.M.S.
SPARK, who had maneuvered into position to strike had the CHARR missed. The
CHARR was shaken by thirteen close depth charges but escaped undamaged.

3. The CHARR then parted company with the rest of the pack and pro-
ceeded to the INDO CHINA COAST on a special mission. Enroute, on 10 April, she
attacked and destroyed by gunfire a small engines-aft freighter of about
500 tons in the JAVA SEA. Her special mission successfully completed, the CHARR,
in the early morning hours of 16 April fired her ten remaining torpedoes at two
A/S vessels of the AM7 class, but missed. This was a highly aggressive and well
conducted night surface radar attack on a most difficult target. Its failure was
undoubtedly due to the radical maneuvers of the targets. Evasion was effected on
the surface.

4. Phase two of twenty-eight (28) days duration was spent on lifeguard
service southwest of FORMOSA. Acting in close cooperation with rescue planes,
the CHARR had the pleasure of picking up Lieutenant Hugo CASCIOLA, U.S.A.A.C.,
a P-51 pilot of the Fifth Air Force. The Commanding Officer, assisted by the
Fifth Air Force Liaison Officer, Lieutenant John B. MAJES, U.S.A.A.C., has sub-
mitted a number of excellent recommendations for improving future Air-Sub
cooperation.

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[STAMP: 7]
[STAMP: 0782]

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FE24-71/A16-3
Serial 075-A

UNITED STATES NAVY

12/hr
11 June 1945.

C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS CHARR Conf. Ltr. A16-3
dated 21 May 1945. Report
of Second War Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) - Report of Second War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. The two phases of the CHARR Second War Patrol under
the command of Comdr. F. D. BOYLE, U.S.N., are fully covered by the
Commander Submarine Squadron TWENTY TWO endorsement and his remarks
are concurred in.

2. The CHARR's excellent coordination of the BESUGO and
GABILAN in tracking the NATORI Class cruiser resulted in its being
damaged by the BESUGO and then sunk by the CHARR. This action has
cost the enemy one of his rapidly dwindling fleet of combatant ships and
reduced the strength of his hold on the SINGAPORE - EAST INDIES Area
materially.

3. The award of the Submarine Combat Insignia is
authorized for this patrol.

4. The Force Commander takes great pleasure in congratu-
lating the Commanding Officer, Officers and Crew of the CHARR on this
well conducted outstanding patrol in which severe damage was inflicted
on the enemy, a special mission accomplished, and an aviator rescued.
The CHARR is credited with inflicting the following damage to the
enemy:

S-U-N-K
1 - NATORI Class Cruiser (EC) | 5,170 Tons
1 - Engines Aft Freighter (EU) | 500 Tons
| Total 5,670 Tons

[SIGNATURE: James Fife]
JAMES FIFE.
ORIGINAL COPY.

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7 0782

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A16-3(8)(F-3-c/bc)
Serial [HANDWRITTEN: 04176]

UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

[HANDWRITTEN: REG NO F 1340]
[HANDWRITTEN: REG. SHEET NO 35]

CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT on:
USS CHARR (SS328) Conf.
ltr. A16-3 dated 21 May
1945. Report of Second
War Patrol.

[HANDWRITTEN: 24 JUN 1945]

From : Commander Seventh Fleet.
To : Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) - Report of Second War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. Forwarded.

2. The Commander Seventh Fleet takes great pleasure
in sending a well done to the CHARR for the sinking of this im-
portant enemy warship.

[SIGNATURE: Thos. S. Coles]
THOS. S. COLES
Chief of Staff

Copy to:
ComSubs7thFlt
ComSubRon 22
CO, USS CHARR (SS328)

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SS328/A16-3
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
[HANDWRITTEN: OM2292]

[HANDWRITTEN: A16-3]
U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
                                                                Care of Fleet Post Office,
                                                                San Francisco, California.
                                                                26 July 1945.
[HANDWRITTEN: 9.0285]

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Squadron THIRTY.
     (2) The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
     (3) The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) - Report of Third War Patrol.

Enclosures: (A) Subject Report.
            (B) Track Chart (CTF 71 only).

1.  Enclosure (A), covering the third war patrol of this
vessel conducted in the GULF OF SIAM during the period 14 June
to 26 July 1945, is forwarded herewith.

                                                                [SIGNATURE: F.D. Boyle]
                                                                F.D. BOYLE.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
[HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C DATE 5/25/72]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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21 May 1945

Arrived SUBIC BAY, P.I. Assigned to Submarine Division 22
and Submarine Squadron 22 for administration, U.S.S. HOWARD W. GILMORE,
tender.

22 May 1945

Commenced normal refit. Sound tested but not degaussed.

4 June 1945

Refit completed. Following changes in officer personnel were
made: Detached: Lieutenant Arthur W. Palm, USNR; Lieutenant Arthur R.
Renquist, USN; 1st Lieutenant John B. Maize, USAAF; and Lieutenant John
B. Glasson, USNR. Reported: Lieutenant Commander John P. Curric, USN;
Lieutenant (jg) Thomas G. Fuller, USNR; and Ensign Frank G. Reese, USN.

5 June 1945

Commenced routine training period under Captain J.A. Scott, USN,
as training officer. Fired one torpedo.

11 June 1945

Completed training period. Commenced loading.

13 June 1945

Loading period completed.

14 June 1945

Ready for sea.

(B) NARRATIVE

Officers
Name | Rank | Number of
| | War Patrols
Francis D. Boyle | Comdr. | 5
John P. Curric | Lt. Cdr. | 5
Howard E. Clark | Lieut. | 6
Edward J. Hund | Lieut. | 8
Frank P. Librizzi | Lieut. | 2
Thomas G. Fuller | Lt (jg) | 1
Ralph E. Close | Lt (jg) | 2
Fredrick A. Redeye | Ensign | 11
Frank G. Reese | Ensign | 0

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Chief Petty Officers
Name | Rate | Number of
 | | War Patrols
BOTTOMS, Ralph (n), | CTM | 5
FIXX, Joel N. | CMOM | 2
FLORSHEIM, Allen B. | CRM | 4
JOY, Harrison E. | CMOM | 9
NEELY, Bernard (n) | CQM | 9
PIERSON, Ernest R. | CEM | 2
WHELIN, John K. | CPHM | 4
WILSON, Glen C. | CMOM | 7

14 June 1945
1400(I) Underway in company U.S.S. BESUGO and DE escort. Proceeded to
         submarine operating area off Subic Bay and rendered target serv-
         ices to DE escort.
1800(I) Departed submarine operating area in company DE escort and
         U.S.S. BESUGO.
2200(I) Escort left company proceeding in company U.S.S. BESUGO, conduct-
         ing tracking and night radar approaches.

15 June 1945
1938(I) Underway enroute area in company U.S.S. BESUGO, conducting daily
         dives and drills.
2030(I) Sighted possible periscope -- Lat. 13-24 N, Long. 114-11 E, evaded.
2040(I) Took leave of U.S.S. BESUGO.
2135(I) Received despatch regarding survivors off China coast.
2155(I) Rejoined BESUGO proceeding at maximum speed to render assistance
         to survivors.

16 June 1945
0930(I) Proceeding in company U.S.S. BESUGO to aid of survivors.
1000(I) Received word from U.S.S. CAPITAINE of rescue of survivors.
         Took leave of U.S.S. BESUGO proceeding to assigned area conduct-
         ing daily dives and drills.
1614(I) SD Radar contact, plane, 17 miles, closed to 12 miles rapidly.

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1615(I) Submerged.
1720(I) Surfaced, all clear.
17 June 1945

Enroute assigned area.
0312(I) APR contact 115 megacycles, probably U.S. Submarine. Con-
ducted daily dives and drills.
18 June 1945

Enroute assigned area.
0620(I) Submerged. Captain is ill and intend to proceed slowly
until health improves.
1835(I) Surfaced.
2100(I) Set clocks to zone -8 time.
19 June 1945

Enroute assigned area.
0638(H) Submerged.
1942(H) Surfaced.
2200(H) Entered assigned area.
20 June 1945

0316(H) Unable to contact by radio U.S.S. ICEFISH this night.
0615(H) Submerged for patrol.
1938(H) Surfaced.
21 June 1945

0047(H) Established communication with U.S.S. ICEFISH. Was assigned
north east corner of area.
0620(H) Submerged.
1953(H) Surfaced.

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2107(H) Received message from ICEFISH that he was departing area.
          Closed area south of KOH KUT for reconnaissance.

22 June [HANDWRITTEN: 19]45

0630(H) Submerged.
1958(H) Surfaced.
2001(H) SD radar contact, 22 miles, steady.
2003(H) Radar contact closing rapidly.
2005(H) Radar contact at 16 miles, submerged to avoid detection.
2038(H) Surfaced, all clear. Since we have probably been detected
          by a radar equipped plane decided to shift area and head
          for PENNAN CHANNEL. Assigned SELENE south west corner of area.
          LAMPREY is to patrol south east corner of area.

23 June 1945

0630(H) Submerged.
1120(H) JP reported screws a long way off bearing 245°T. Could not
          see anything, so at
1138(H) Surfaced for a good look. Nothing is sight. If there are
          any screws they must be in vicinity of PENNAN CHANNEL now
          dead ahead, distant 25 miles.
1145(H) Submerged.
2012(H) Surfaced. Headed for PENNAN CHANNEL entrance.
2117(H) Radar contact 7,500 yards bearing 258°T. Commenced track-
          ing. This single target is either a small patrol boat or
          submarine on course 120°T, speed 7 knots.
2137(H) Lost contact at 10,900 yards. Lat 9 41 N, Long 100 22 E.
2215(H) Received message from SELENE that they desired to patrol
          west coast with SEASCOUT. Where did the SEASCOUT come from?
          He must have been our radar contact off PENNAN CHANNEL.
          Approved plan of SELENE.
2230(H) Headed for LAMPREY area to transfer patient for transpor-
          tation to SUBIC.

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23 June 1945
0627(H) Submerged.
2005(H) Surfaced.
2030(H) Assigned rendezvous with LAMPREY.

24 June 1945
0021(H) Radar contact on LAMPREY at 17,900 yards.
0055(H) Sent patient, DALIER, Karl A., 274 97 93, TM3c, USNR, in
       rubber boat to LAMPREY for further transfer to a medical
       activity in SUBIC BAY, P.I. Exchanged notes with Commanding
       Officer of LAMPREY.
0131(H) Boat returned to ship. Took leave of LAMPREY. Commenced
       return to northern portion of area.
0627(H) Submerged.
2005(H) Surfaced.

26 June 1945
0637(H) Submerged.
1200(H)
1300(H) Attempted to intercept plane radio messages on SD antenna
1400(H) without success. Signal strength one, readability zero.
2000(H) Surfaced.
2220(H) Sent message to SELENE and SEASCOUT to join CHARR for wolf
       pack search.

27 June 1945
0624(H) Submerged.
2003(H) Surfaced.

28 June 1945
0545(H) Sent my diving position, course and speed to SELENE and
       SEASCOUT.
0628(H) Submerged.

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0708(H) Commenced hearing pinging in code. Intercepted messages
         between SELENE and SEASCOUT. CHARR was called and against
         better judgment attempted communication. No answer. Secured
         secured sound transmission.

1303(H) Sighted periscope 800 yards on starboard quarter.

1306(H) Sighted British submarine surfacing.

1308(H) Surfaced.

1310(H) SEASCOUT surfaced 2,500 yards astern. Exchanged information
         with SELENE. SELENE requested permission to proceed to Lat
         11 29 N, Long 102 26 E for patrol. Gave assent.

1320(H) Submerged to continue patrol.

2000(H) Surfaced and decided to close coast north of KOH KUT.

2330(H) Nothing here so shifted to area south of KOH KUT along coast
         as far south as KOH KONG.

29 June 1945

0628(H) Submerged off KOH KUT.

2010(H) Surfaced. Proceeding to position off entrance to channel
         north of KOH KUT and commenced patrol.

30 June 1945

0217(H) Made SJ radar contact on two targets at range 15,550 yards.
         Commenced tracking. Sent contact report to other submarines
         in area and to NPT. Lat 11 46 N, Long 102 14 E.

0307(H) Targets have closed to 11,700 yards. They are evidently two
         small freight carrying vessels of the Sugar Charlie Sugar
         type. There are two escorts, one slightly larger than the other,
         both patrolling between bow and beam of targets. Decided to
         come in on starboard quarter, so reversed course and proceeded
         to position on starboard quarter of enemy formation. The
         reason for selecting this position is primarily to take advan-
         tage of a rain cloud background. The moon is high with slight
         haze and the chosen sector is the only favorable background
         by which a night surface attack might be made.

0422(H) Range to target is 7,000 yards. Details of ships are visible.
         They are too small for torpedo fire. Slowed to one-third
         speed and looked the

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situation over. The targets have steadied on base course
235°T and are zig-zagging regularly. The SELENE and SEA-
SCOUT should be nearby. The SUPREME is farther away. It
looks like a gun attack is the best method to insure de-
struction of all targets. All the approach party took a
good look and we are all disappointed.

0435(H) Range is 6,000 yards to nearest target. Reversed course
opened the range. Sent word to SELENE, SEASCOUT and SUPREME
of my opinion and suggested they join us in a gun shoot.
SEASCOUT answered that they were proceeding to join us. The
SUPREME also replied but this word did not reach bridge as
it was not until later in the day that this fact was known.
The SELENE dove at dawn, evidently short on fuel.

0500(H) Commenced end around to have look at convoy in daylight.

0630(H) Losing target on radar at 19,900 yards. Through periscope
could make out two Sugar Charlie Sugar's. Estimated one
500 tons, the other is probably larger, perhaps 750 tons.
Have not made contact with SELENE, SEASCOUT or SUPREME and
with the realization that gun attack later would be frus-
trated by aircraft, sent message to SUPREME and SEASCOUT
that we are going ahead to attempt night attack tonight. So
proceeded to estimated 1800 position of targets and at

0915(H) Received word from SEASCOUT that convoy has air cover.

0925(H) Submerged.

1110(H) Heard depth charges or bombs.

1926(H) Surfaced. Night is overcast. Obtained Loran fix. Commenced
search and sent word to SUPREME, SEASCOUT and SELENE of plans
for search.

2030(H) Received word from SEASCOUT that convoy was last sighted
heading north. Believe they are trying to get around SEA-
SCOUT, so commenced retiring search.

2300(H) Sent word to SEASCOUT and SELENE to conduct operations they
had planned. Told SUPREME to patrol off PENNAN CHANNEL.

1 July 1945

0005(H) Completed search of possible enemy positions and headed for
next probable night position.

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0430(H) Received contact report that convoy similar to our contact
       was anchoring south east of KOH KUT.
0820(H) Submerged north east of PATANI ROADS.
2012(H) Surfaced and commenced search for convoy.
2151(H) Decided to head for KOH KUT to intercept second convoy.
       Did so.

2 July 1945

0655(H) Submerged.
1938(H) Surfaced.
2230(H) Received contact report that convoy was proceeding south-
       ward along CAMBODIA COAST. Changed plan to make submerged
       patrol off PULO WAI tomorrow.

3 July 1945

0629(H) Submerged for patrol off PULO WAI.
0927(H) Surfaced for patrol.
1515(H) Received word of HAMMERHEAD entering area. Headed for his
       position for rendezvous.
1956(H) Rendezvous effected with HAMMERHEAD. Told HAMMERHEAD to
       patrol west side of area south of ten degrees. He in-
       formed us that three planes had worked on him all morn-
       ing.
2147(H) Left company of HAMMERHEAD and proceeded to vicinity of
       PULO WAI.
2230(H) Received word from SEASCOUT of his plans to patrol off RIEN
       BAY.

4 July 1945

0642(H) Submerged for patrol.
1450(H) Sighted small land based plane bearing 130°T, distant about
       4 miles headed on a course of 230°T. Believe this plane
       is trying to contact HAMMERHEAD. Probably is one of those
       that worked him over yesterday.
2005(H) Surfaced. Started patrol among islands in vicinity of PULO
       WAI.

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2354(H) Red light thought to be running light of plane was sighted
in vicinity of PULO WAI. Appeared to be closing so at
2356(H) Submerged in eighteen fathoms.

5 July 1945

0007(H) Surfaced. Nothing in sight.

0042(H) Lookout and Officer-of-Deck sighted simultaneously a tor-
pedo wake coming in abaft port beam and passing about 25
yards ahead of bow, continuing on out. Changed course
away at flank speed and cleared area. Night was clear
and dark. Evidence of the torpedo from its wake was un-
mistakable. No other wakes were sighted altho water is very
phosphorescent here. With the many land contacts on the
present without seeing it...or possibly a submarine made
a sound approach after we surfaced. Sent word of incident
to other boats in area. Lat 10 24 N, 103 05 E.

0636(H) Submerged for patrol.

2004(H) Surfaced.

6 July 1945

0643(H) Submerged for patrol off PULO WAI.

2000(H) Surfaced.

2130(H) Received contact report from SUPREME via NPT that a small
convoy was apparently northbound from vicinity of RIEM
BAY. Started heading northward to attempt interception
if they came out.

7 July 1945

0630(H) Submerged for patrol.

2003(H) Surfaced.

2240(H) Received word from SUPREME via NPT that convoy is still in
vicinity of RIEM BAY. Decided to patrol off PULO WAI and
stationed HAMMERHEAD off east coast of MALAY PENINSULA for
patrol.

2247(H) KOH KUT bearing 020°T, distant 14 miles. Headed southward
toward PULO WAI.

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8 July 1945
0635(H) Submerged for patrol off PULO WAI.
1955(H) Surfaced and commenced patrol in vicinity PULO WAI.
9 July 1945
0002(H) Decided to shift patrol station to MALAY COAST between
        PATANI ROADS and KHOTA BARU.
0634(H) Submerged.
1923(H) Surfaced. Had planned to convert ballast tanks tonight
        but weather prohibited.
10 July 1945
0430(H) Submerged.
2001(H) Surfaced. Headed for HILLY CAPE to patrol this night
        between HILLY CAPE and KHOTA BARU.
2030(H) Established communication with U.S.S. BRILL and was relieved
        as coordinator in area.
2045(H) Received report from HAMMERHEAD that he had sunk one escort
        and one Sugar Charlie Sugar out of convoy of four. One SC
        escort and Sugar Charlie Sugar still at large.
11 July 1945
0100(H) Commenced patrol about ten miles off MALAY COAST between
        HILLY CAPE and KHOTA BARU.
0250(H) Radar contact at 7,800 yards, Lat 6 34 N, Long 101 59 E.
        Probably patrol boat. Evaded.
0330(H) Opened out from coast for submerged patrol in day.
0630(H) Submerged.
2003(H) Surfaced.
2015(H) Exchanged calls with U.S.S. BRILL by SJ radar.
2045(H) Received orders to depart area and proceed to vicinity of
        NATOENA ISLANDS as pack commander of wolf pack composed of
        HAMMERHEAD, BLOWER and BLUEFISH.
2115(H) Received message from BRILL of enemy contact, Lat 6 55 N,
        Long 101 54 E. As CHARR has orders to leave area did not
        rejoin BRILL.

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12 July 1945
Underway to newly assigned area to form wolf pack.
1830(H) Began converting fuel oil ballast tanks.
1850(H) Sighted what appeared to be an SD mast over the horizon. Rel-
ative movement indicated ship sighted was on southerly course.
As this is probably one of our own submarines and we have one-
fourth of the ballast tank conversion job done avoided.
1930(H) Sent message to HAMMERHEAD, BLOWER and BLUEFISH informing
them of plans for coordinated patrol of area assigned. Sent
this message via NPT to have it put on schedule as I believe
they will receive it faster this way.
2016(H) Submerged to flush out reserve fuel oil ballast tanks.
2045(H) Surfaced and continued enroute area.
2400(H) Changed clocks to zone ITEM time.

13 July 1945
0320(I) Made radar contact on NORTH NATOENA ISLANDS.
0650(I) Submerged for patrol.
2101(I) Surfaced. Range to GREAT NATOENA ISLAND, 30 miles, bearing
211°T.
2230(I) Commenced coordinated patrol.
2340(I) Sighted navigational light evidently established on top of
SENOEA ROCK, GREAT NATOENA ISLAND, Lat 4 01 N, Long 108
25 E. This light's characteristics were approximately one minute on,
nine minutes off. It was clearly visible at 27,000 yards,
although definitely not brilliant.

14 July 1945
0206(I) Received an APR contact at 164 megacycles with a pulse rate
varying between 100 and 250 microseconds. An extremely weak
contact. Source - - unknown.
0645(I) Wolf pack dove to conduct submerged patrol on course 020°,
speed 2 knots.

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2045(I) Surfaced.
2057(I) Radar contact on HAMMERHEAD bearing 091°T, distant 14,400
         yards.

15 July 1945

0015(I) BLOWER reports radar contact bearing 140°T, distant 11,000
         yards.
0025(I) Received message from BLOWER - enemy course 040°T, speed 14
         knots. CHARR came to this course. Sent word of my position
         course and speed to all hands.
0130(I) Ordered all boats to report their position to BLOWER.
0140(I) Transmitted contact report to ComSubs7thFlt.
0155(I) Requested HAMMERHEAD and BLUEFISH to notify CHARR if they had
         contact on BLOWER. No one had contact.

0250(I) Ordered BLOWER to attack at discretion if enemy identity certain.
0312(I) BLOWER reported attack completed with negative results.
0323(I) BLUEFISH reported radar contact 11,400 yards, bearing 140°T.
0340(I) BLUEFISH reported enemy contact on a target zig-zagging 35°
         either side of base course 035°T, speed 13 knots.
0350(I) Sent word to BLUEFISH to attack at discretion.
0352(I) BLUEFISH reported commencing attack on port bow.
0413(I) Officer-of-Deck and lookouts sighted extreme large flames of
         a terrific explosion bearing approximately 070°T over hori-
         zon. Flames lasted about five seconds and died away.
0417(I) BLUEFISH reported sinking enemy submarine. All submarines in
         pack rogered for message.
0445(I) Huge fire started to burn ahead over horizon. Headed for it.
0447(I) Transmitted information of sinking to CTG 71.

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0528(I) In vicinity of fire with other boats of pack. Evidently
         huge quantities of inflammables are coming to surface and
         burning. Took pictures.

0650(I) Left scene of sinking.

1220(I) Plane contact with IFF at 14 miles. Opened rapidly to 33
         miles, and then lost.

1510(I) Submerged.

1722(I) Surfaced.

1725(I) Radar contact on GREAT NATUNA ISLAND bearing 253°T, distant
         about 45 miles.

2045(I) Exchanged calls with U.S.S. BLUEFISH by SJ radar.

16 July 1945

Proceeding to area via WEST BORNEO COAST. Intentions are to
close BORNEO coast and destroy any sea trucks or other
shipping encountered.

0925(I) SD contact 14 miles, no IFF, submerged. The depth of the
         water here varies from twelve to eighteen fathoms and it is
         considered too great a risk to check on the maneuvers of
         planes. Intend to remain submerged and close coast of
         LAMMUKUTAN ISLAND.

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1500(I) Having passed LAMKUTAN ISLAND at three miles decided to
       surface and continue on down coast.on surface.
1502(I) Surfaced.
1557(I) Lookout sighted BETTY type bomber in toward shore, distant
       about 8 miles. Submerged to 80 feet in 90 feet of water.
1758(I) Surfaced.
1829(I) Lookout sighted formation of four fighter planes abaft
       starboard beam and crossing astern. Planes were described
       as similar to JACK type.
1830(I) Submerged to eighty-five feet in 17 fathoms of water.
2005(I) Surfaced. Have developed a distinct aversion to this area.
       Headed for KARIMATA STRAIT.

17 July 1945
0410(I) Passed SERUTU ISLAND abeam bearing 090°T, distant 5 miles.
       Several lights were seen along the beach. This is the
       first activity encountered here.
0735(I) Submerged in KARIMATA STRAIT.
2001(I) Surfaced.
2300(I) Received message to rendezvous with U.S.S. HARDHEAD for
       training exercises. We are a long ways away without too
       much fuel. So far we have been navigating against an aver-
       age two knot current while on the surface.

18 July 1945
       Enroute rendezvous with U.S.S. HARDHEAD on surface in JAVA
       SEA. Sighted several small sailboats during day. Shaping
       course to pass west of KANGEAN ISLANDS.

19 July 1945
0400(I) Passed 6 miles west of KANGEAN ISLAND and entered BALI
       SEA.
0650(I) Submerged and cruised at 150 feet during major portion of
       day. Navigational fixes indicate a one knot easterly cur-
       rent during day in JAVA SEA.

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2020(I) Surfaced thirty miles north of BALI COAST.
2023(I) APR contact 155 megacycles, PRF 500.
2100(I) Began receiving SJ radar interference dead ahead and on star-
        board quarter. Presuming the BESUGO to be in vicinity, sent
        word that we are nearing LOMBOK STRAIT.
2200(I) Commenced transit of LOMBOK STRAIT.
2223(I) Sighted what appeared to be a British submarine that apparently
        had surfaced at this moment. Range 3,400 yards. Opened range
        and continued transit of LOMBOK STRAIT. Visibility was very
        good.

20 July 1945

0005(I) APR contact 163 megacycles, PRF 1000. This radar was on a
        rotating antenna searching.
0023(I) 163 megacycle radar steadied on us. This is evidently on
        NUESA BESAR and they have contact with CHARP. Range to NUESA
        BESAR is 5,800 yards.
0430(I) Completed arrangements for rendezvous with U.S.S. HARDHEAD in
        15° North Latitude in the middle of the safety lane.
1512(I) Sighted British submarine identified as H.M.S. ISIS. He was
        northbound.

21 July 1945

0327(I) Effected rendezvous with U.S.S. HARDHEAD.
0800(I) Commenced training exercises.
1330(I) Training exercises completed. U.S.S. HARDHEAD left company.
        CHARR set course for ONSLOW for fuel.

22 July 1945

        Continuing enroute ONSLOW, N.W.A.
0040(I) APR contact 210 megacycles. Believe this is a British or
        Dutch submarine.

23 July 1945

        Enroute ONSLOW, N.W.A.
0646(I) Sighted THEVENARD ISLAND bearing 140°T, distant 12 miles.

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0930(I) Moored port side to west side of jetty, ONSLOW, W.A.
1400(I) Completed fueling.
1420(I) Underway enroute Perth.
1845(I) VLAMING HEAD LIGHT sighted bearing 182°T, distant 21 miles.
1930(I) Changed clocks to zone HYPO time.
24 July 1945
     Enroute FREMANTLE, W.A.
25 July 1945
     Enroute FREMANTLE, W.A.
26 July 1945
0900(H) Arrived FREMANTLE, W.A.

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(C) WEATHER

Monsoon weather prevalent - no other comments.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION

One and a half to two knots drift with a northerly set was
prevalent between SOUTH NATOENA ISLANDS and KARIMATA ISLANDS, along
the west coast of BORNEO, and also through the KANGEAN ISLANDS.
In LOMBOK STRAIT a speed of 24 knots was made giving a 5 knot
southerly current.

(E) NAVIGATION AIDS

In GULF OF SIAM star fixes were obtained about once every four
or five days. Loran fixes were obtained and found to be very accurate
in the northern part of the Gulf and unreliable when obtained in the
southern part of the Gulf.
A navigational light was observed on the top of SENCU ROCK,
GREAT NATOENA ISLAND, Lat 4 01 N, Long 105 25 E. The characteristic
of the light was one minute on, nine minutes off. This light was vis-
ible at a distance of 27,000 yards.

(F) SHIP CONTACTS

See next page.

(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS

In the GULF OF SIAM area only one small land based plane was
contacted. Along the western coast of BORNEO several contacts were
made with both fighters and bombers, including one flight of four
or tactical planes headed north from KARIMATA STRAITS. No new types of planes
were encountered during this patrol. In both cases of
contact with unidentified friendly planes on the northern coast of
BORNEO, we were unable to make radio contact with them.

(H) ATTACK DATA

No attacks made.

(I) MINES

No mines encountered.

(J) ANTISUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS

No antisubmarine measures encountered. No evasive tactics
employed.

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SHIP CONTACTS
No.: Time : Lat : :Initial:Course :How Con-
: Date : Long : Type :Range :Speed :tacted : Remarks
:

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SHIP CONTACTS (Cont'd)
(S)
No. | Date | Time | Lat | Long | Type | Initial Range | Course Speed | How Contacted | Remarks
: | Range | Course | How Con- |
: | : | : | : | : | : | : | Speed | tacted |
14. | 7-15-45 | 2052(H) | 3 40 N | 108 51 E | USS BLUEFISH | : | : | : SJ | Exchanged recognition signals and
| calls with SS222 (bearing 060°T)
15. | 7-15-45 | 0735(H) | 4 08 S | 111 09 E | 2 small sail boats | 8,500 yards | 270°T | Sight | Island craft, passed to starboard
16. | 7-18-45 | 1310(H) | 4 35 S | 112 15 E | Small sail boat | Horizon | : | Sight | Island craft, passed to port
17. | 7-18-45 | 1318(H) | 4 42 S | 112 16 E | 2 small sail boats | Horizon | : | Sight | Island craft, passed to port
18. | 7-18-45 | 1635(H) | 4 58 S | 102 58 E | 2 masted boats | Horizon | : | Sight | Island craft, passed to port
19. | 7-18-45 | 1710(H) | 4 52 S | 113 10 E | 2 masted sailboat | Horizon | : | Sight | Island craft, passed to port
20. | 7-18-45 | 1750(H) | 4 55 S | 113 12 E | Small sail boat | Horizon | : | Sight | Island craft, passed to port
21. | 7-18-45 | 0615(H) | 7 24 S | 115 16 E | Small sail boat | 2,000 yards | : | Sight | Island craft, passed to port
22. | 7-19-45 | 2223(H) | 8 07 S | 115 48 E | Submarine | 3150 yards | 350°T | Sight | British S/M
23. | 7-19-45 | 1509(I) | 11 52 S | 115 11 E | Submarine | 16,000 yards | : | Sight | Did not answer recognition signals
| or light. Unidentified.
24. | 7-20-45 | 0315(I) | 14 22 S | 114 52 E | Submarine | 10,000 yards | : | Sight | Did not answer recognition signals
| or light. Unidentified.
25. | 7-21-45 | 0630(I) | 14 53 S | 114 46 E | USS HARDHEAD | 11,900 yards | 190°T 10 kts | SJ | Exchanged recognition signals and
| calls with SS365
26. | 7-21-45 | 0630(I) | 14 53 S | 114 46 E | USS HARDHEAD | 11,900 yards | 190°T 10 kts | SJ | Exchanged recognition signals and
| calls with SS365
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(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE

1. Hull and Machinery
    Two inboard cylinder head studs were found broken after 1200
hours in use on #9 unit of #3 main engine. One inboard cylinder head
stud was found broken after 1800 hours use in #9 unit of the same en-
gine. These studs were the old type, GMC #3249269 and were replaced
with new modified studs.
    #8 unit of #3 main engine developed a fresh water leak after
1900 hours. Cause was not immediately determined, so liner and head
were removed. Later inspection showed liner and head to be not defec-
tive and probable cause was due to deteriorated water ferrul grommets.
Old head and liner are being retained as spares.

2. Ordnance and Gunnery
    None.

(L) RADIO

    The general performance of the transmitters and receivers was
excellent. Slight difficulty was experienced when working with British
submarines in Safplan frequencies. Little opportunity was had to
employ the VHF, but it too, was in excellent operating condition
when the opportunity availed itself. No casualties were encountered
and hence no comments on design weaknesses are submitted. 8470 kcs.
is still the best ship shore frequency.

(M) RADAR

    The general performance of the SJ-1 and SD-5 radar gear was
very good. The following ranges were experienced:

                                SJ-1 Radar

        Maximum                 Reliable                Type target

        19,200 yds (El)         17,000 yds              U.S. Submarine
        20,000 yds (El)         15,000 yds              SC
        140,000 yds (approx)    --                      Land

                                SD-5 Radar

        Maximum                 Reliable                Type target

        24 miles                24 miles                Plane
        32 miles                17 miles                Plane
        36 miles                --                      Land

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During this patrol run the performance of the ST radar hit a
new low. While it is true that there was no opportunity for use of
this radar, and hence no data on performance can be furnished, we
hesitated to use the ST radar because of its poor perform-
ance during our training period and because of the poor ranges it
gave on targets during the patrol.
The casualties encountered on all radars were slight and do-
serve no space in this report.
The following field changes and alterations were made on the
radar during the last refit:

(a) No. 44 Installed fuses in PPI.
(b) BuShips Installed replacement IFF antenna type CACQ 66AFU-
(c) BuShips Installed Mark 10 Tru-Rel bearing indicator

The performance of the APR equipment was very good. It is
considered best to man this equipment at night and keep the SD-5 radar
in a standby condition.

(N) SONAR GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS

The general performance of the sound gear was very good. No
unusual sound conditions were noted. No suggestions for the improve-
ment of the sound gear are made.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS

The entire SIAM GULF area was found to be isothermal. The av-
erage temperature was 84°F with a maximum of 85°F and minimum of 83°F.
No unusual gradients were noted to and from area.

(P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY

The health of the crew was normal for these areas. There was
an increase in skin diseases, none of which were serious. One man was
placed under observation on 21 June and transferred as a patient under
observation at sea to the U.S.S. LAMPREY for further transfer
to the nearest naval medical activity. One man was turned in with
cellulitis of the arm. Nine man days were lost during this patrol.
Food supplies were nutritionally adequate but lacked variety.

(Q) PERSONNEL

Number of men detached after previous patrol 15
Number of men on board during patrol 74
Number of men qualified at start of patrol 56
Number of men qualified at end of patrol 65
Number of unqualified men making their first patrol 6

Officers and crew performed their duties with efficiency. Al-
though no attacks were made, morale was good. School of the boat was
held for unqualified men each day.

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(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED

SUBIC BAY to area             1,225 miles     22,605 gals.
In area                       5,866 miles     74,350 gals.
Area to FREMANTLE             1,500 miles     20,000 gals.

(S) DURATION

Days enroute to area          5 days
Days in area                  30 days
Days enroute to base          7 days
Days submerged                28 days

(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING

Torpedoes       Fuel            Provisions      Personnel Factor
24              3,000 gals.     10 days         10 days

Limiting factor this patrol Fuel.

(U) COMMUNICATIONS, RADAR, AND SONAR COUNTERMEASURES

Radar Countermeasures

All contacts on the APR were either very weak or momentary.
None were definite enough to warrant mention in this report.

Communications Countermeasures

9250 kcs. Jamming consisted of regular broadcast voice and
piano playing from 1600 to 1800 GCT every night.

Sonar Countermeasures

None encountered.

(V) REMARKS

None.

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FC5-30/A16-3
Serial: 0125
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. CHARR (SS328)
Report of Third War Patrol.

From:
To :
Via :

Subject:

SUBMARINE SQUADRON THIRTY

12k
Care of Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, California
27 July 1945

The Commander Submarine Squadron THIRTY.
The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. FLEET.
(1) The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
(2) The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) - Report of Third War Patrol.

1. The third war patrol of the CHARR (SS328) under the command
of Commander F. D. BOYLE, was conducted in the Gulf of Siam. Patrol was of
forty-three days duration, thirty of which were spent in the assigned areas.
The Commanding Officer of the CHARR was area coordinator of the group which
consisted of the SELENE, SUPREME, SEA SCOUT and HAMMERHEAD at various times.
From 12 to 15 July 1945, the Commanding Officer of the CHARR was C.O.T.C. of a
coordinated attack group consisting of the CHARR, BLUEFISH, HAMMERHEAD and
BLOWER.

2. Area coverage was excellent but air and ship contacts were
scarce. A convoy consisting of two Sugar Charlie Sugars with two small
escorts was sighted and tracked on 30 June. Visual observation indicated
they were too small for torpedo fire. The CHARR organized a gun shoot with
the SELENE, SUPREME and SEA SCOUT but contact was lost and convoy could not
be relocated. On 5 July, a torpedo was fired at the CHARR and narrowly
missed ahead.

3. The CHARR presented a clean and shipshape appearance upon
return from patrol. Material condition is good and it is expected that
refit will be completed in the normal time.

4. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew are congratulated
upon the completion of another well planned and well conducted patrol. It
is hoped that the next patrol will provide better hunting.

[SIGNATURE: C. C. Smith]
C. C. SMITH.

[STAMP: 10 01519]

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FE24-71/A16-3 UNITED STATES NAVY 11/dn
S E C R E T
C O N F I D E N T I A L
[HANDWRITTEN: 9-103]
22 August 1945.
[HANDWRITTEN: 9-1085]

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS CHARR Conf. Ltr. A16-3
(no serial) dated 26 July,
1945. Report of Third War
Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) - Report of Third War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. The CHARR's Third War Patrol under the command of
Commander F. D. BOYLE, U.S.N., was conducted in the GULF OF SIAM.

2. In spite of thorough area coverage no contacts worthy
of torpedo fire were made. A small convoy with air cover, com-
posed of two Sugar Charlies and two small escorts, suitable as tar-
gets for the coordinated gunfire of two or more submarines at night,
but too much for one ship to handle alone, escaped when CHARR and
two British submarines were forced to submerge during daylight and
were unable to regain contact with the convoy that night. Com-
mander BOYLE did an excellent job of coordinating the patrols of
several other submarines in the GULF OF SIAM and a four ship wolf-
pack of which he was OTC for four days.

3. The award of the Submarine Combat Insignia for this
patrol is not authorized.

4. The Force Commander congratulates the Commanding Of-
ficer, Officers and Crew of the CHARR on the completion of this
patrol and their safe return to port after having had an enemy tor-
pedo narrowly miss them.

[SIGNATURE: JAMES FIFE]
JAMES FIFE.
ORIGINAL COPY.

[HANDWRITTEN: - 1 -]
10 01519

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FE24-71/A16-3
UNITED STATES NAVY
12/mn

Serial 0444-A
[HANDWRITTEN: C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L]
22 August 1945

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS CHARR Conf. Ltr. A16-3
(no serial) dated 26 July,
1945. Report of Third War
Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. CHARR (SS328) - Report of Third War
Patrol - Comment on.

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Phil/F3/mdd
A4-3(1)(8)
Serial: 0901
CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
USS CHARR Conf. ltr.
A16-3, dated 26 July
1945.

PHILIPPINE SEA FRONTIER
[STAMP: REG. NO P-1919]
[HANDWRITTEN: 10 015 9]
[STAMP: REG. SHEET NO 130]

7 - OCT 1945

10 01519

From: Commander Philippine Sea Frontier.
To : Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Subject: USS CHARR (SS 328) - Report of Third War Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

2. Routing has been changed to substitute Commander Philip-
pine Sea Frontier for Commander Seventh Fleet, as Commander Submarines
Seventh Fleet is now Commander Submarines Philippine Sea Frontier.

[SIGNATURE: John J. Waybright]
JOHN J. WAYBRIGHT,
By direction

Copy to:
ComSubsPSF

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