U.S.S. GAR (SS-206) — war patrol report SS-206_GAR.pdf

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OPERATOR: [Name]
DATE: 6-10-75

THIS MICROFILM IS THE PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

MICROFILMED BY
NPPSO—NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON
MICROFILM SECTION

REEL TARGET, START & END
NAVEXOS 3968

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35206/A-12 U.S.S. GAR (SS206)

U.S.S. GAR - Report of First War Patrol. Period from February 2 to March 28, 1942.

1. Brief Narrative:

Departed PEARL 0900 (XX), February 2. Arrived MDWAY 0900 (Y), February 6. Remained overnight to repair a high pressure air leak in No. 4 air bank located in No. 5D main ballast tank. Departed MDWAY 0630 (Y), February 7.

Arrived Area. February 21. Prior to arrival, obtained a fix from simultaneous ranges on three high rocky islands (III-AMBA'SHIMA, KO SHIMA and HACHIJO SHIMA.) by radar.

Upon surfacing at dusk Feb. 22, sky overcast, sighted a small freighter, Lat. 33-27 N, Long. 130-32 E, course about 080, range 5000 yards estimated. With the range somewhat over 3000 yards, freighter indicated moving sighted this vessel by turning on running lights and flashing small signal searchlight at us. In order to get him before his deck gun, in case he had one, could be used effectively, turned toward freighter and increased speed. With 500-600 port track angle, fired tubes 1, 2, 5, and 6, at point blank range. Three torpedoes passed under the freighter but did not explode. Consider missile due to error in range estimate.

By turning to starboard, passed the freighter about 150 yards abeam, and steadied on course astern of and opposite to that of freighter's. Fired stern tubes 7 and 8, on 180° track at ranges estimated to be 800 and 1000 yards. Both torpedoes missed.

Made wide sweep to starboard and assumed new attack position. Fired tubes 3 and 4, on 105° port track, range about 1200 yards. Both missed ahead. Shortly after starting to reload bow tubes, freighter went out of sight in a heavy rain that lasted most of the night.

The actions of the freighter were as follows:

(a) Ship was darkened until sighting this vessel. He then turned on all running lights and started signaling.

(b) He did not employ usual tactics or changes in course and speed.

(c) On the first approach as range was rapidly decreased and collision appeared possible, the freighter slowed down, gave one blast on his whistle and turned to starboard (away from the GAR).

-1- ENCLOSURE (A)

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U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of First War Patrol.

... (His course indicated he was not heading for NAGOYA or YOKOHAMA, but would pass around the east of HONSHU.

(e) The freighter signaled continuously until out of sight, "USSIR SHIP AROUT (or AROUT)".

February 23, patrolled same locality, no contacts. February 24, when about to surface, looked up propleers of three small vessels. It was too dark to see them through periscope. Lost contact with them about 2300 (I), after reaching an area of poor sound conditions. Surface at 2325 (I).

February 25 and 26, patrolled off IJNTO ZAKI, area, then headed east for area on receiving word that a CV left PALAU, February 24, for YOKOSUKA. From February 28, through March 7 to 9 patrolled area. At 1900 (I) March 9, received word CV departing INLAND SEA for KENDAI. Searched for CV until evening of March 11, then headed for area. Patrolled southwest approach area to YOKOSUKA, until departing assigned areas early March 13. Except for samplers, made only one contact during patrol for 6 miles west of MIKURA SHILA, sighted smoke of large freighter. At 0652 (I) fired 4 torpedoes 110° port track, range 1900 yards. Made 3 hits. Within a few minutes the freighter started to sink which smoke and flame appearing amidships. Seven minutes after explosions, her propellers stopped. Immediate tally after reload, observation indicated freighter to move sunk at 1333-53 N, long 139-29.5 E. The pictures obtained through periscope as it is identifying target. There were no further contacts. Arrived at sixty mile rendezvous with escort vessel and N.MWHAL at dawn March 28.

2. Weather:
   - Overcast with occasional rain predominant. During patrol wind was more often above 20 knots than below. Seas were very rough to moderate with four fairly calm days. Barometer ranged from 29.47 to 30.48.

3. Tidal Information.

Coast Pilot and charts indicated, for area and a JAPAN STREAM current of 1-5 knots in a general northeasterly direction. One experience of a four three days with no observations, obtaining fix 120 miles southwest of D.K. position, indicated an opposite drift of over one knot. This was considered due to tidal effects and counter currents in close to land and north of the JAPAN STREAM at this time of the year.

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U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of First War Patrol.

4. Navigational Aids:

(a) No navigational lights were observed in operation.
(b) No radio beacons were in use.
(c) Japanese time signals were heard regularly and used during patrol period.
(d) Radar (model SD) was effective for navigation only on the few occasions when the reflecting surfaces could be identified.
(e) Water temperatures were a help in fixing position with relation to the J.P.M. STREAM as they varied from 68 F, to 59 F.

5. Description of Enemy Vessels sighted.

(a) Sighted 1829 (I) Feb. 22, 1942, Lat. 33-27 N, Long. 136-32 E, course 080, speed 11 knots estimated. Description - straight bow, counter stern, three island freighter of about 325 feet long - similar to the ROKKO MARU - 3000 tons.

(b) Sighted 0635 (I) March 13, 1942, Lat 33-47 N, Long 139-29.5 E, course 353, speed 15 knots. Description Long, three island, single stack freighter with straight bow, counter stern and limited cabin space abaft bridge structure for passengers, - similar to the AFRICA L.RU - 9500 tons or the LONDON MARU - 7200 tons. Pictures will be forwarded after being developed.

6. Description of Aircraft Sighted.

None sighted except U.S. patrol planes based on Pearl fighters above Midway.

7. Particulars of Attacks.

February 22, 1942.

(a) First attack: - 4 torpedoes fired, interval 6, 8, and 7 seconds, point of aim - MOT, track angle - 500 to 600 port, depth setting 16, 20, 20, and 16 feet, estimated draft - 18 feet, torpedo performance - normal, estimated speed - first torpedo passed ahead, other three passed under vessel but did not explode - 4 misses.

(b) Second attack: - 2 torpedoes fired, interval 100 seconds, track angle - 1800, depth setting 20 feet, torpedo performance - normal, estimated speed - no estimate due to track, results, 2 misses.

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U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of First War Patrol.

(c) Third attack: - 2 torpedoes fired; interval - 6 seconds, track angle, - 105° port, depth setting, - 16 and 20 feet, performance - normal, estimated speed - 11, results - 2 misses.

March 13, 1942.

Four torpedoes, interval - 7, 6, and 10 seconds, #1 - 1.5° ahead MOT, #2 - MOT, #3 - 1.5° aft MOT, #4 - 30 aft MOT, points of aim. Track 111°, 112°, 114°, 116° F, depth setting - 15 feet, estimated results - 3.0.

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U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of First War Patrol.

flooded on first dive.

(b) H.F. air leak at Cone joint in #4 air bank. Repaired by contractor personnel - MIDWAY.

(c) Battery grounds due to electrolyte spilling out cracks in sealing compound of cells.

(d) Nos. 2, 3, and 4 main engine outboard exhaust valves leaked up to a 1-1/2 inch stream. No. 1 main engine exhaust valve, an experimental type, did not leak.

(e) Main engine piston ring wear was excessive. Renewed rings of ten units with average of about 500 hours in use.

10. Radio Reception.

While on patrol, there were only two occasions where at least one of the NPM FOX series could not be copied solid. 4115 kilocycles proved most reliable, with all frequencies being effected by static which was worse during 00 - 04 (I) watch. No difficulty in receiving FOX series after shifting to more powerful transmitter, February 28.

Last serial sent - GAR NUMBER THREE

Last serial received - NUMBER NINE.

11. Sound Conditions and Density Layers.

Sound conditions varied from very good - propeller picked up at about 8,000 yards on JK, to very poor - crew propellers not heard. The main factors affecting sound conditions were as follows:

(a) Currents of one to five knots found in the JAPAN STREAM and in some locations causing counter currents and rips. Such areas were poor for sound reception and therefore useful for avoiding sound-equipped light patrol vessels.

(b) Interference experienced in various localities as far as 400 miles east of HONSHU that sounded like 'carpenters hammering nails'. By testing for change of bearing, lading, location etc., it was believed that the sources of this type of underwater sound were subterranean volcanic disturbance.

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12. Health and Habitability.
Good.

13. Factors of Endurance Remaining.
Torpedoes - 12, fuel - about 25,000 gallons, provisions - 5 days balanced rations, personnel - unknown.

14. What Factor of Endurance Caused Ending This Patrol?
Combination of provisions, fatigue of personnel and the directive in the Operation Order.

Copies to: [Copy to: name here]
Consubron Six
Consubdiv Sixty-one

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1. The Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-ONE.
To: The Commander Submarine, Pacific Fleet.
Subject: War Patrol Report, U.S.S. GAR.

1. In connection with the subject report the following comments are considered pertinent.

(A) MATERIAL

The material performance of the GAR is considered excellent except for abnormal and excessive ring and piston wear which characterized the main engine casualties here-to-foro suffered by this vessel while enroute Hawaiian area. Although two main engines were overhauled at Navy Yard, Mare Island, and have run only about six hundred hours it is considered advisable to overhaul these engines again during the present refit period, primarily to discover the possible reasons for the aforementioned abnormal wear. Personnel are to be commended on the high state of upkeep, cleanliness and preservation, accomplished during the patrol.

(B) HEALTH AND MORALE

Health appeared to be above average for the entire duration of the patrol and there were indications of less personnel fatigue than average upon return to base. Morale of officers and crew appeared to be exceptionally high which was reflected in cleanliness and smartness of both ship and personnel.

(C) ENDURANCE

The GAR returned to base with 25,000 gallons of fuel, 12 torpedoes and sufficient food if not in dietary balance to remain on patrol for another twenty days and yet maintain the safety limitations of 9,000 gallons of fuel on board. While it is difficult to estimate personnel endurance, it is recommended that in future patrols every attempt be made to remain on station for the maximum time possible, in view of the relatively long distances which must be traversed to arrive at and return from operational areas.

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5-6/AL6-3
Serial 098
Confidential
From: The Commander Submarine Squadron Six.
To: The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. CAR (SS206) - First War Patrol - Report of.
1. The patrol covered a period of fifty-five days of which twenty were spent on station and thirty-five cruises.
2. Material performance of the patrol was very good; dejections which developed will be corrected during the current tender overhaul. The entire personnel of the CAR are deserving of credit for the clean, neat, well cared for appearance she presented upon the completion of this patrol.
3. Health and endurance of personnel were excellent. The physical condition and mental alertness of officers and crew were reported to be outstanding by the Squadron Medical Officer.
4. The areas in which this patrol was conducted are apparently little used by enemy ships. Only two contacts were made and neither of these was actually in the assigned patrol areas. Both contacts were aggressively handled and developed into attacks, the last attack resulted in the sinking of a 7200-9500 ton ship. The excessive expenditure of torpedoes on these attacks, particularly the three attacks made on the first contact, can not be justified. Although the range at which this attack was made is not given, it is believed that it was too short to allow arming of the torpedoes which passed under the target. The attack on the second contact was made at too great a range and too many torpedoes were used. On slow moving unscreened targets of this type, attacks must be deliberately made with a view to getting maximum results from every torpedo fired. Positive instructions have been issued to set torpedoes to run at a depth of not less than five feet more than the estimated draft of the target, and these instructions must be followed in the future.
5. This report confirms previous reports regarding anti-submarine activities of sampans in this locality. Steps have been taken to provide some measure of protection against sampans and small patrol boats but this is a subject which deserves further study.
Copy to:
CSD 61
CO CAR
ENCLOSURE (C)

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12-10/A16-3(5) SUBMARINES, PACIFIC FLEET
Serial 0344
Care of Postmaster,
San Francisco, California,
April 1, 1942.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER:
COMSUBPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 20
U.S.S. GAR - FIRST WAR PATROL

From: The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
To: Submarines, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - First War Patrol - Report of.

Enclosure:
(A) Copy of subject report.
(B) Copy of Consubdiv Sixty-One 1tr FB5-61/A16-3
Serial Oil of March 29, 1942.
(C) Copy of Consubbron Six 1tr FC5-6/A16-3 Serial
098 of March 30, 1942.

1. The Squadron Commander states in his comments that the areas in which this patrol was conducted were apparently little used by enemy shipping. From a study of the track chart of the GAR, the Type Commander cannot agree that the GAR investigated all possibilities in this area. The areas contained the entrance to the important manufacturing center of Nagoya and the Kii Channel entrance to the Inland Sea. It was expected that the major part of the patrol would be spent near these two entrances, and close into the coast where shipping might be expected. The track shows that neither of these expectations were realized.

2. The Type Commander concurs with the Division and Squadron Commanders that the firing range on the first attack was too short to allow for arming of the torpedoes. There was no evidence that the ship had a deck gun, and therefore it is considered that it was unwise to expend further torpedoes as was done in the second and third attacks on this vessel, but rather, GAR should have used her speed to obtain a favorable position ahead in order to make a deliberate attack.

3. The second attack on Friday, March 13, was excellent. From the pictures taken after the attack the vessel strongly resembles the nineteen knot tanker TOA M/RU of 10,052 tons. In successive pictures, she is shown settling and on fire.

4. The remarks of the Squadron and Division Commanders on the physical endurance and mental alertness of personnel are noted. Two months ago little was known as to the ability of personnel to stand up under the strain of a long, vigorous submarine patrol, and, therefore, the orders at the time GAR left for this patrol called for submarines to return to base about DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.10 -1- DECLASSIFIED

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1 - Tanker --- 10,052 tons.

T. WITHERS.

DISTRIBUTION:
Pacific List 7CM-41:
   List I, Case 2,
   Pl(5), SSF
Atlantic List 11CM-41:
   SO(2)
Special:
   EN3(5), EN10(1), EN28(5),
Subschool NL(8),
ComsubSVPac(2), Cominch(5),
Combat Intelligence(1)

E. R. SWILBURNE,
Flag Secretary.

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The Commanding Officer
To:  The Commander Submarines, Asiatic Fleet

Subject:  War Patrol Report - U.S.S. GAR.

Reference:  (a) ComSubRon Six Serial 0104 to Subron Six
Enclosures:  (A) War Patrol Report, April 19 - June 8,1942
    (B) Summary of Submarine Attacks.

1. Enclosures (A) and (B) are submitted herewith in accordance with reference (a).

d. McGREGOR.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C

BY OPC 0928C DATE 5/4/42

DECLASSIFIED

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19 April 1942 - June 8, 1942

NARRATIVE:
April 19 - 28
Enroute
MARSHALL ISLANDS.

Sighted MARSHALL ISLAND and counted seven ships in southern anchorage, no air activity observed. At 0800 started GEA PASS patrol at periscope depth. Patrol vessel, about 1,000 tons, daily out to about 10 miles from GEA PASS, patrolled evaded despatch extending GEA PASS patrol one day. May 3, at 0704, a freighter similar to the NAGISAN HARI, 4,300 tons, came out GEA PASS and on northerly course passed this vessel at range of 1,500 yards. Because of orders to avoid detection, did not fire torpedoes. (At 2100 received despatch that GATO had hit HASUGA twice while trying to make NORTH PASS. Considered GAR released from orders to avoid detection.)

May 4.
KWALJALIN ISLAND.

Continued GEA PASS patrol at periscope depth. At 0633 sighted patrol vessel off GEA. At 1210, sighted steamer bearing 1950. True, distance about 9,000 yards, heading for geaPass. Started approach. Was not able to decrease the range below 4,500 yards. At 1236, with enemy about 7 miles bearing 2500 T, from GEA PASS, fired two torpedoes on 100 port track, one hit. At 1230, with patrol vessel close aboard and zero angle on the bow, ordered depth charge start. At 1235, depth charges detonated in vicinity resulting in no damage. Obtained trim at 317 feet. Propellers were heard until 1515. Continued patrol at 1735 with nothing in sight. Although conditions did not permit visual confirmation; it is considered that this vessel--KOTOKU MARU type, 6,650 tons, sank shortly after being torpedoed due to:-
(a) being hit by the new type, large warhead.
(b) torpedo set to run under keel-18 feet.

ENCLOSURE-A

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Enroute
DJ-11LOL

May 18, 1940, departed PITTSBURG, PA, patrol area via the
KUR-RAIL shipping lane. As directed by dispatch, ported
departure of the GRU frigate P-51 from port area to U.S.S.
GREAT LAKE and CO.T.S.KFOR SEVEN. May 20-23, patrolling
on the surface during daylight. At 0530, May 25, entered
DJ-11LOL P-55. At 1000 (King), came under the command of
CO.CHANDER U.S. NAVAL FORCE, SOUTH EAST PACIFIC FORCE.

May 26, June 8, June

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1. Weather.
2. Operations were effected by weather only during passage to TRUK and while patrolling PLANU P-53 in the west side of TRUK. During the first 24 hours, the decision to patrol subrogated to Japanese bases, resulted in the decision to patrol subrogated during daylight. During the first 24 hours, the wind was easterly, surface choppy, visibility during daylight was very poor due to rain squalls and haze.
3. Tidal information.
   - Found to be in accordance with publications.
4. Navigational aids.
   - None.
5. Description of enemy ships sighted.
   - (a) April 30, in southern anchorage of KWAJ.LSIN ATOL, 1,000 tons fitted with deck gun forward and depth charge racks aft.
   - (b) April 30 - 1st 4, off GEN. FIS, KWAJ.LSIN, sighted patrol vessel intermittently. 1. converted ocean going trawler of about 1,000 tons fitted with deck gun forward and depth charge racks aft.
   - (c) At 0704, 1st 3, LT. 80 - 51' N, LONG.167°-25' E; (near GEN.), sighted freighter similar to KICHIU I.RU, 4,300 tons, course 350°, speed 10 knots.
   - (d) At 1210, 1st 4, LT. 8°-49' N, LONG. 167°-26' E; (near GEN.), sighted freighter similar to KICHIU I.RU, 6,650 tons, course 068°, speed 12 knots.
   - (e) At 1605, 1st 9, LT. 6°-00' N, LONG. 15°-08' E; sighted the superstructure only of a large transport, course 120° approximately, speed 19 knots. Was not able to identify type because of extreme range.
   - (f) At 0630, 1st 16, LT. 7°-01' N, LONG. 151°-14' E; (near PLANU, TRUK), sighted a destroyer for a short while in poor visibility. Not able to distinguish type, course, or speed.
   - (g) At 0740, 1st 17, D.R. LT. 7°-14' N, LONG. 151°-07' E; (near PLANU, TRUK), sighted Q ship lying tc. Shallow draft, estimated 275 feet and 1500 tons, it had bridge and stack midship with 4 small goal-post type masts, two forward and two aft.

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1940, May 27, LT 40 - 07' 3, LONG 127-28', E, 4th of UBO, sighted at extreme range what appeared to be patrol vessels. Type, course, and speed not distinguished.

Description of aircraft sighted.
None sighted other than PBYs based at FLRL.

Particulars of attacks.
Contained in Enclosure (B).

Army anti-submarine measures.
(a) Depth charged by patrol vessel off GULF, P-35, KILU, LUN, May 4.
(b) Japanese light nets, buoys, and buoy marks off PLANPU P-35, TRUK.
(c) Depth charged by an unsighted vessel off PLANPU P-35, TRUK, May 17, from 0918, until 1615.
(d) Q Ship lying to off PLANPU P-35, rating as submarine bait.

Major defects experienced.
Loud squeal in stern tube, starboard shaft between 80 and 120 r.p.m.

Radio reception and last serial received.
Radio reception very good.
Last serial received:
(a) from CO: SUBFAC - FIRST
(b) from CO: SUBFAC SLATIC FLT. - 03 1210 JUNE.

Sound conditions.
In the vicinity of atolls, conditions fair to good.
Way from land; conditions were excellent.

Health and habitability.
Very good except temperatures in the boat average 90° - 92° F, during month of May.

Factors of endurance remaining.
Torpodos - 20, Fuel - 23,000 gallons, Provisions - 10 days, Personnel - 5 days.

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14. That factor of endurance caused ending this patrol.
None. Patrol terminated in accordance with OC TASKFOR
SJVN CPORD 39-42.

15. Correction:
The GIR has two definite military hazards:
(a) The nicest radio by the rain rotor armatures at
   slavest speed submerged.
(b) The loud squall from the starboard stern tube
   and propeller shaft t any speed between 80
   and 120 r.p.m.

It is understood that (a) will be provided when the new
type G.I. armtures are received for this vessel.

It is strongly recommended that (b) be eliminated
prior to next patrol.

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10 01342
: 1. BRIEF NARRATIVE.

July 3 - 18
Enroute
PATROL AREA

Departed FREMANTLE 1630 July 3. Transitted LONBOK STRAIT night of July 9. At 0918 July 13, LAT. 10° 17' S. LONG. 1180 - 50' E. (80 miles north of CAPE WILLIAM), while submerged, made sound contact with a submerged submarine. No periscope was sighted. As there was no prescribed procedure for identifying a submarine submerged, considered it friendly and continued patrolling after getting in each other's way for about an hour. Passed through BALABAC STRAIT and entered patrol area evening of July 18.

July 18 - August 8
SOUTH CHINA SEA

The assigned patrol area was the SOUTH CHINA SEA south of latitude 80° - 30' N. and the GULF of SIAM. This area is so large and the time in the area so comparatively short, that the main problem was - how much of the area to cover and whether or not to concentrate on any sector or route. As information had been received that rice marus were due at BANGKOK during the first few days of August, it was decided to spend the latter part of the patrol period in the GULF of SIAM so as to intercept those marus.

The north-south traffic in the SOUTH CHINA SEA must use anyone of four passages formed by the NATUNA and ANAMBAS ISLANDS. These passages from east to west are: - (1) API-PASSAGE between BORNEO and SOUTH NATUNA ISLANDS, (2) pass between the SOUTH NATUNA and the GREAT NATUNA ISLANDS, (3) passage between the GREAT NATUNA and the ANAMBAS ISLANDS and (4) the western passage between the ANAMBAS ISLANDS and the MALAY PENINSULA. The information available as to the probable shipping to be expected in this area did not assist in reaching a decision as to which passage or passages were the more important. It was therefore decided to cover all four passages and with any remaining time, to concentrate on the SINGAPORE traffic by patrolling the northern junction of the routes through the two western passages. This plan was carried out.

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19 - 21 was spent in patrolling the northern approach to APT PASSAGE. The two central passages were crossed July 22 - 23, and the western passage July 24 - 25. July 26 - 29 was used in patrolling the area covering the northern junction of the two western traffic routes. Patrolled the GULF of SIAM July 30 - August 3, as far as 50 miles northwest of FULO WAI. Crossed the SOUTH CHINA SEA to BALABAC August 4 - 7 and departed patrol area August 8.

During the twenty days patrol in this area, covering 3,124 miles; only one contact was made. At 21:10 July 27, LAT. 60 - 45° N. LONG 1070 - 52° E. sighted a vessel showing a bright red light using sine curve zigzag and heading for SINGAPORE. Suspecting it to be a hospital or diplomat ship, tracked it from ahead so as to make a daylight approach for identification purposes. At 0710 July 28, definitely identified it as a 5,000 ton hospital ship, unarmed and properly marked. Obtained a periscope picture of it.

August 8 - 21
Enroute
FREMANTLE

Completed transit of BALABAC submerged at 1600 August 6. At 1830 August 12, about 6 miles off CAPE WILLIAM, visibility poor, sighted a small vessel that may have been a sub-chaser. Did not investigate further as it began raining and continued throughout the night. About 1900 August 15, some 25 miles north of LOMBOK, sighted a yellow rocket or star rather close aboard. Was not able to tell whether it was fired from a plane or small craft. Transmitted LOMBOK that evening. Arrived FRÉMANTLE rendezvous 0400 August 21.

2. WEATHER.

The weather in the SOUTH CHINA SEA and the GULF of SIAM was generally excellent, visibility very good most of the time, and sea rather calm. Visibility on both transits of LOMBOK was poor, and the lights on NUSA BESAR, BALI, and LOMBOK were confusing. Experienced a day of thick haze on approaching SIBUTU from the south, and very poor visibility due to continuous rain all one night on the return trip near CAPE WILLIAM.

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3. TIDAL INFORMATION.
The only unusual current, experienced near the
MALAY PENINSULA west of the AMABAS ISLANDS and amounted to 2
knots northerly set. Passed through BULABA STRAIT submerged
without trouble.

4. NAVIGATIONAL AID.
The following lights were found during in accordance
with the Light List.

(a) July 16 - TANJONG TANG - DELTAWAY - N.E. coast
of BORNO - LAT 50° 25' N, LONG. 119° 13' E.
NOTE: - On August 9, this light was not observed
to be burning.

(b) July 20 - KURAMAN ISLAND LT - N.W. coast of BORNO
LAT. 50° 13' N, LONG. 115° 08' E.

(c) July 23 - SUBI KEOHIL ISLAND LT: - SOUTH NATURA
ISLANDS - LAT. 30° 03' N, LONG. 108° 51' E.

5. DESCRIPTION of ENEMY SHIPS SIGHTED.
July 28 - A 5,000 ton hospital ship, single-stack and
superstructure amidships, single mast forward and aft, unarmed,
painted white all over with broad green band around upper hull
and showing conspicuous rod light or group of lights at night.

6. DESCRIPTION of AIRCRAFT SIGHTED.
None sighted except own PBY's.

7. PARTICULARS of ATTACKS.
None.

8. ENEMY A/S MEASURES.
None.

9. MAJOR DEFECTS EXPERIENCED.
(a) July 17 - piston seizure second stage of No. 2
H.P. air compressor, resulting in a badly bent
connecting rod. As connecting rods are 'carried
on tender' spares, this unit was out of commission.

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10. REMARKS.

Operations:
The assigned area is considered rather large for a single submarine to patrol. With no definite date as to which routes are being used, it is believed that the success of a single submarine to cover the area depends largely on the cleanness of the area. The following are the requirements of the area:
- The area must be well-kept and free from obstructions.
- The area must be free from enemy submarines.
- The area must be free from enemy aircraft.
- The area must be free from enemy surface ships.
- The area must be free from enemy submarines.
- The area must be free from enemy aircraft.
- The area must be free from enemy surface ships.
- The area must be free from enemy submarines.
- The area must be free from enemy aircraft.
- The area must be free from enemy submarines.
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10 01342
Care of Fleet Post Office;
San Francisco, California,
August 28, 1942.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron SIX.
To: The Commander Task Force FIFTY-ONE.
Via: The Commander Submarines, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC.

Subject: War Patrol Report - U.S.S. GAR - Comment on.

1. The GAR'S third war patrol covers a period of fifty days. No targets were sighted; the only contact made was with a hospital ship which the commanding officer took pains to identify and very properly did not attack.

2. The comments of the Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-ONE regarding material performance are concurred in except for the recommendation that main motor armatures be replaced during the refit following the next patrol. The skewed type replacement armatures are not presently available in this area and until information regarding their arrival is available a definite recommendation regarding their installation can not be made.

3. Health and physical endurance of personnel were excellent. No sickness was reported and officers and crew returned from this patrol in good health and spirits.

4. No damage was inflicted on the enemy as no suitable targets were sighted.

WILLIAM MAINFIELD,
CHIEF OF STAFF.

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5.2.7. 10. 01342
R.S. No. 10. 01342

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
CO CAR War Patrol Report
Serial C-30 of Aug. 21, 1942.

From: The Commander Submarines, Southwest Pacific.
To: The Commander in Chief, U. S. FLEET.

Subject: War Patrol - U.S.S. CAR - Comment on.

1. Forwarded.

2. The CAR sighted nothing on this patrol except one enemy hospital ship which was properly identified as such. A limited amount of surface daylight patrol appears feasible in the open sea to the eastward of the entrance of the GULF OF SIAM and in the future this will be practiced in an attempt to effectively locate SINGAPORE traffic lanes to the northward. At present, however, other more productive areas are being exploited by all submarines available.

DISTRIBUTION
COMUNCH (2)
VICE OPNAV (1)
CINCINATELT (1)
CINCPACFLT (1)
CONSOUWESPACFOR (1)
CONSOUPACFLT (1)
CONSUBSPAC (5)
CONSUBSLANT (2)
COMTASKFOR-51 (1)
CONSUBRO-2 (1)
CONSUBRO-5 (1)
CONSUBRO-6 (1)
SUBDIV.CDRS, RONZ (1)
SUBDIV.CDRS, RONG (1)
EACH S/M BASING WA(1)

FILMED
CLASSIFICATION The WIDE-CURVES
CHANGED TO Confidential
AUTHORITY ...Fos
DATE......10/04/42

[Signature]
[Date]

[Signature]
[Date

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44245 FILMED
SS206/A16-3
Serial (C-33)
DECLASSIFIED
CONSIGNER
From: The Commanding Officer:
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Via: Official Channels.
Subject: War Diary (4th War Patrol Report).
Enclosure: (A) War Diary, Period September 17, 1942 to November 7, 1942.
1. Enclosure (A) is forwarded herewith.

D. McGREGOR.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.IC
BY OP-6963C DATE 5/24/42

DECLASSIFIED

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1942

U.S.S. GAR arrived at FRAMANTLE, 21, August 23, 1942
upon completion of the third war patrol. Departed August 23, for
ALBANY, 21, arriving there August 25, for tender overhaul. De-
parted ALBANY, September 15, and arrived FRAMANTLE September 17,
1942.

On September 17, 1942, the GAR departed FRAMANTLE on
the fourth war patrol with orders to patrol the FUSO-CHAIA
coast along the CAFE VARELLA, DO MI and FULO KABEL lines until
October 14, 1942. Then proceed into the GULF OF SIAM and plant
32 mines.

(Minus Eight Zone Time)

1. NATLATIVE:
   - September 17: 1801
   - September 18: 0800
   - September 19: 0800
   - September 20: 0645
   - September 21: 1035
   - September 22: 0800
   - September 22: 0800

2. ENTERED EXMOUTH GULF, 21, A.
   - Started fueling from oil barge.
   - Underway, standing out EXMOUTH GULF.
   - Lat. 21-32 S., LONG. 11-09 E.
   - Miles - 263; fuel - 2540.

3. LAT. 18-52 S.; LONG. 11-27 E.
   - Lat. 18-02 S.; LONG. 11-34 E.
   - Lat. 16-25 S.; LONG. 11-43 E.
   - Held drills and made six training dives.
   - Miles - 306; fuel - 2897.

4. LAT. 13-44 S.; LONG. 115-06 E.
   - LAT. 13-00 S.; LONG. 115-11 E.
   - LAT. 11-43 S.; LONG. 115-14 E.
   - Held drills, fired 3" rounds, made ten training dives.
   - Miles - 284; fuel - 2934.

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0522 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 03-50 N., LONG. 119-44 E.
0940 About 40 miles south of SIBUTU, picked up propellers of submarine on course
000. No means of identification, - lost contact at 1015.
1200 LAT. 03-58 N., LONG. 119-49 E.
1817 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 04-28 N., LONG. 119-37 E.
Entered SIBUTU PASSAGE.
2320 BONGOA ISLAND 4 miles abcam.
Miles - 144; fuel - 1278.

: 0516 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 06-13 N., LONG. 119-33 E.
1200 LAT. 06-21 N., LONG. 119-38 E.
1815 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 06-43 N., LONG. 119-55 E.
Miles - 155; fuel - 1288.

: 0515 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 08-16 N., LONG. 120-53 E.
1200 LAT. 08-25 N., LONG. 120-57 E.
1813 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 08-41 N., LONG. 120-56 E.
Miles - 140; fuel - 894.

: 0512 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 10-30 N., LONG. 121-44 E.
1200 LAT. 10-34 N., LONG. 121-40 E.
1751 Surfaced. Entered MINDORO STRAIT.
2000 LAT. 11-05 N., LONG. 121-30 E.
Miles - 167; fuel - 1907.

: 0400 Completed transit of MINDORO STRAIT via APO WEST PASS.
0526 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 12-42 N.; LONG. 119-56 E.
1200 LAT. 12-48 N., LONG. 119-48 E.
1801 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 12-59 N., LONG. 119-15 E.
Miles - 167; fuel - 1781.

: 0535 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 13-04 N.; LONG. 117-29 E.
1200 LAT. 13-05 N., LONG. 117-20 E.
1815 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 13-02 N., LONG. 116-50 E.
Miles - 146; fuel - 978.

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0546 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 13-14 N.; LONG. 115-01 E.
1200 LAT. 13-15 N.; LONG. 114-50 E.
1817 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 13-18 N.; LONG. 114-18 E.
Miles - 146; fuel - 995.

: 0605 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 13-24 N.; LONG. 112-26 E.
1200 LAT. 13-25 N.; LONG. 112-16 E.
1830 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 13-27 N.; LONG. 111-48 E.
Miles - 139; fuel - 1001.

: 0815 Somewhere off the coast of FRENCH INDOCHINA. Dead reckoning only going on third day. In southern half of a typhoon.
0619 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 13-19 N.; LONG. 110-36 E.
1200 LAT. 13-13 N.; LONG. 110-43 E.
Able to maintain depth control with one-third speed at 105 feet.
1835 Surfaced - full gale.
2000 LAT. 13-02 N.; LONG. 110-53 E.
Miles - 80; fuel - 677.

: 0917 Typhoon continued; barometer - 29.32, no sights going on fourth day.
0617 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 13-01 N.; LONG. 110-54 E.
1200 LAT. 13-01 N.; LONG. 111-03 E.
1825 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 12-08 N.; LONG. 111-39 E.
Miles - 56; fuel - 540.

: 0607 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 12-27 N.; LONG. 110-00 E.
1200 LAT. 12-36 N.; LONG. 109-57 E.
1837 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 12-30 N.; LONG. 109-46 E.
Miles - 124; fuel - 884.

: 0558 Submerged.
0800 LAT. 13-23 N.; LONG. 109-47 E.
1200 LAT. 13-07 N.; LONG. 109-39 E.
1850 Surfaced. Current 3.6 knots, 169 T.
2000 LAT. 12-50 N.; LONG. 109-59 E.
Miles - 116; fuel - 941.

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0647
0800
1200
1921
2000

October 18.
0647
0800
1200
1921
2000

October 19.
0634
0800
1200
1925
2000

Mission: - to plant 32 mines.

Situation: - Moonset at 0238 (L.Z.T.) October 20, - bright moon; good visibility; sea smooth; depth of water to about 45 miles to seaward varies from 72 to 132 ft; no definite data on current except that current could be expected close to the coast; chart later proved to be inaccurate in this vicinity; proper valves could not be used as shifting from normal position for firing torpedoes requires access to trim tanks where housings are located; no previous experience in mine laying.

The approach to the mining area was made so as to surface about 30 miles away giving sufficient run to charge batteries and ventilate the boat. At 2241, submerged 3 miles west of the area. At 2250, started energizing degauss cables. At 2338, entered the area and commenced laying mines. No troubles were experienced in planting a mine every 300 yards or in depth control. From frequent fixes obtained by periscope bearings, it was soon learned that racial local currents were nullifying the original intention of planting 16 mines each on two 70-250 degree lines. Drifts varying up to 3 knots were encountered with the direction changing from 171 to about 34° as we passed from the influence of the western side to the eastern side and approached the main land near a point where the general shore line changes from north-south to east-west. The mine plant, as shown in separate correspondence was the result.

Miles - 123; fuel - 647.

October 20.
At 0112, completed planting 32 mines. By this time, it was realized that some difficulty might be experienced in clearing the area submerged due to unknown and varying currents and errors in the chart. About 20 minutes of standard speed heading south did not change our position appreciably. At 0146,

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0641 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 11-19 N.; LONG: 100-40 E.
1200 LAT: 11-09 N.; LONG: 100-42 E.
1923 Surface.
2000 LAT: 10-53 N.; LONG: 100-51 E.
Miles - 179; fuel - 2430.

: 0624 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 10-01 N.; LONG: 102-46 E.
1200 LAT: 09-54 N.; LONG: 102-49 E.
1908 Surface.
2000 LAT: 09-31 N.; LONG: 102-59 E.
Miles - 176; fuel - 1867.

: 0730 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 06-50 N.; LONG: 104-17 E.
1200 LAT: 06-45 N.; LONG: 104-25 E.
1805 Surface.
2000 LAT: 06-22 N.; LONG: 105-00 E.
Miles - 243; fuel - 3046.

: 0800 Submerged on the surface all day.
1200 LAT: 06-46 N.; LONG: 108-05 E.
2000 LAT: 06-34 N.; LONG: 111-05 E.
Miles - 361; fuel - 4593.

: 0607 Submerged for trim.
0624 Surface - cruising on surface during the day.
0800 LAT: 06-46 N.; LONG: 113-18 E.
1200 LAT: 06-46 N.; LONG: 114-00 E.
2000 LAT: 07-09 N.; LONG: 115-43 E.
Miles - 280; fuel - 2507.

: 0130 Entered BALABAC STRAIT.
0300 Entered SULU SEA.
0539 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 07-58 N.; LONG: 117-50 E.
1200 LAT: 07-58 N.; LONG: 117-55 E.
1802 Surface.
2000 LAT: 07-56 N.; LONG: 118-33 E.
Miles - 169; fuel - 1500.

: 0521 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 06-29 N.; LONG: 119-21 E.
1200 LAT: 06-23 N.; LONG: 119-29 E.
1804 Surface.
2000 LAT: 06-06 N.; LONG: 119-55 E.
Patrolling north of 'pass between PEARL BANK and DOC CAN ISLAND.
Miles - 156; fuel - 1003.

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0524 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 06-20 N.; LONG: 119-57 E.
1200 LAT. 06-11 N., LONG: 119-57 E.
1804 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 06-05 N., LONG: 119-36 E.
Miles - 170; fuel 1412.

: 0115 Entered SUBTUB PASSAGE.
0230 Entered CELEBES SEA.
0522 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 03-53 N.; LONG: 119-30 E.
1200 LAT. 03-43 N.; LONG: 119-29 E.
1755 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 02-51 N., LONG: 119-17 E.
Miles - 220; fuel - 1550.

: 0520 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 00-43 N.; LONG: 118-54 E.
1200 LAT. 00-35 N., LONG: 118-49 E.
1813 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 00-03 N., LONG: 118-48 E.
Miles - 167; fuel - 1525.

: 0527 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 02-33 S.; LONG: 118-31 E.
1200 LAT. 02-40 S., LONG: 118-38 E.
1810 Surfaced.
2000 LAT. 03-11 S., LONG: 118-28 E.
Miles 194; fuel - 2495.

: 0024 Sighted enemy vessel bearing 206 T.

Situation: - smooth sea; bright moon - moonrise was at 2258; very good visibility; our position unfavorable due to being down-moon; sound conditions very good.

Went to battle stations and reduced speed trying to keep on outer rim of visibility until his course and speed could be determined and then assume a favorable attack position. Initial estimate of angle on the bow was 60 - 120. Change of bearing from 356 to 025 relative plus a definite decrease in range indicated less than a 90 degree angle on the bow which gave him a course of 310 - 330. Sighted an escorting vessel ahead of target. Being down-moon; kept nearly bow on and changed course to 250 T. At this time, definitely decided that we had no chance of turning away to gain favorable position ahead and that oven in present position we were very likely to be sighted at any time. Range estimate now 4,000 - 5,000 yards.

At 0040 submerged and at 0044 changed course to 270 T. Due to being heavy, 1/3 speed trim was not obtained until 0050. Was not able to locate targets with a thorough sound and periscope.

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0522 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 04-33 S.; LONG: 117-26 E.
1200 LAT: 04-43 S.; LONG: 117-25 E.
1722 Surfaced.
2000 LAT: 05-20 S.; LONG: 117-05 E.
Miles - 204; fuel - 2740.

November 1.
0520 Submerged.
0800 LAT: 07-40 S.; LONG: 116-07 E.
1200 LAT: 07-42 S.; LONG: 116-07 E.
1840 Surfaced.
2000 LAT: 08-11 S.; LONG: 115-57 E.
2100 Started through LOMBOK STRAIT.
Miles - 185; fuel - 2740.

November 2.
0800 LAT: 11-00 S.; LONG: 114-32 E.
1200 LAT: 12-01 S.; LONG: 113-56 E.
2000 LAT: 13-43 S.; LONG: 113-20 E.
Miles - 369; fuel - 6133.

November 3.
0605 Submerged for trim.
0617 Surfaced.
0800 LAT: 15-37 S.; LONG: 112-52 E.
1200 LAT: 16-33 S.; LONG: 112-55 E.
1915 Started 6 hour battery discharge.
2000 LAT: 18-18 S.; LONG: 112-53 E.
Miles - 302; fuel - 4357.

November 4.
0800 LAT: 20-13 S.; LONG: 112-48 E.
1200 LAT: 20-54 S.; LONG: 112-42 E.
2000 LAT: 22-21 S.; LONG: 112-21 E.
Miles - 241; Fuel - 3904.

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0000 L.A.T. 24-22 S., LONG. 112-21 E.
: 1200 L.A.T. 25-12 S., LONG. 112-20 E.
: 2000 L.A.T. 26-49 S., LONG. 112-26 E.
: Miles - 274; fuel - 3907.

: 0525 Submerged, - tested trim and drain lines and pump at 200 feet.
: 0620 Surfaced.
: 0800 L.A.T. 29-06 S., LONG. 112-53 E.
: 1200 L.A.T. 29-41 S., LONG. 113-20 E.
: 2000 L.A.T. 31-00 S., LONG. 114-33 E.
: Miles - 261; fuel - 300

: 0400 Arrived at rendezvous off FRENCH IS.

2. WEATHER.

The typhoon encountered October 7-10, followed closely those described by the Coast Pilot for this port of the SOUTH CHINA SEA. It moved due west at about 6 knots advance with its center estimated near LAT. 13-00 N. Heavy rain and high wind continued during most of this period.

Visibility in close to the coast in the VARSILIA-PULO KAMBIR area was good during daylight but rather misty after dark.

3. TIDAL INFORMATION.

During the southern passage of LONG STRAIT, a northeast 1/2 mile of over 1 knot was experienced.

In the VARSILIA area off INDOCINA, the current increased as the coast was approached. Maximum experience was about 3.6 knots south and southeasterly.

In the GULF OF SIAK, no current was observed until near the coast when a maximum of about 3 knots was encountered off KOE KRAM.

4. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.

No lights or unusual aids were observed.

The Navigator, Lieutenant F.L. BARROS, found half of a pair of survived 6 X 30 binoculars in the optical shop of the tender. With the necessary attention this half binocular was mounted and used on the sextant throughout the patrol. The large field and good magnification proved of real value.

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5. DESCRIPTION OF ENEMY SHIPS.

(a) Merchant ship and escort vessel, - neither observed close enough to be classified.
   - Position - LAT. 04-15 S., LONG. 117-56 E.
   - Course - 310-330 T.
   - Speed - unknown.
   - Time of sighting - 0024 October 31.
   - Range at first sighting - 5 miles estimated.

(b) Submarine, submerged - periscopes only exposed.
   - Position - 5 miles N.S. of PULO KRI.
   - Course - 000 T.
   - Speed - 2.5 knots estimated.
   - Time of sighting - 1038 October 12.
   - Range at first sighting - about 300 yards.
   - Lost contact after initial sighting - sound conditions very poor, could not pick up submarine at close range.

6. DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT SIGHTED.

None sighted except on FY15 in the vicinity of MOUTH GULF, September 20.

7. PARTICULARS OF AIRCRAFT.

None.

8. KEY ART-SUBMITTED DESIGNS.

Submarine petrol nart of VARILLA.

9. MAJOR DEFECTS.

(a) GYRO, - (1) [LUMBER ASSEMBLY IN LOSE AND BINDING ON 36 SPEED CHIEF OF CONNING TOWER STEERING REPEATER.]

(2) Dirty oil in dampening system.

(b) NO. 1 T.P. air compressor, - [CISCHARGE VALVE SECOND STAGE CRACKED.]

(c) NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, - [CONSISTING ROOT BEARING WIPED, CRANKHEFT JOURNEL SCORED.]

-11-

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10. RARKS.

The GAR carried nine officers on this patrol, due primarily to the following operations being affected just prior to seiling: (1) Chief Radioman to Radio Electrician to Ensign, (2) Chief Torpedoman to Torpedoman and (3) Signalman First Class to Boatswain. All three officers were a dive within a few days at sea, all stood diving, and the radio was a constant officer of the deck watches and performed duties as assistant officer of the deck watches and performed duties as assistant heads of departments. Their performance on a day was so satisfactory that the Commander, Office, could like to keep all three officers aboard. Also, the old ice that changes from three general uses to the wardroom should not be kept in the GAR is the same ship, has not held water in so far as the GAR is concerned.

The principal resistance of the craft appears to decrease somewhat each patrol. There were two 3-inch hits at 3,000 yards, two cases of prolonged fwv and many headaches during the all-day dives.

The patrol was to transit the cut to shorten of fuel, - arriving at Pearl with loss than 3,000 miles.

-12-

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5/6/AL6-3/SS206
Serial # 00-26
SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX
USS TAUTOG (SS199) Flagship
Care of Fleet Post Office;
San Francisco, California,
November 9, 1942.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron SIX.
To: The Commander TASK FORCE FLPTY-OLE.

Subject: 'Far Patrol - U.S.S. GAR - Comment on.

1. Forwarded. The GAR's fourth war patrol covered a period of fifty-two days of which thirty-nine were spent north of the Malay Barrier. This was a combined torpedo and mining patrol, the first such mission attempted by this submarine.

2. Performance of material during the patrol was excellent and the accomplishment of routine refit work by the tender will have the GAR ready for another patrol. The loss of the air conditioning unit was keenly felt by the members of the crew; however, it is not believed that the failure of this equipment can be attributed to design. Examination of the 7/4Q9 projector reveals that the metal shield on the QC side has been dented over a small area but that the performance of the equipment has not been affected thereby. The GAR has been out of dock since 31 December 1941 and is very foul. Docking is contemplated during the current refit period. The extent of maintenance work accomplished by the ship's force while on patrol is creditable, reflected by the comparatively excellent condition of her hull and machinery upon her arrival in port.

3. Habitability was below par during the latter part of this patrol due to a casualty to munber one air conditioning unit. The Commanding Officer comments that the physical resistance of the crew appears to decrease with each patrol.

4. Due to strong currents experienced the mine field actually planted differed considerably from the one designed. However, it is believed that it accomplished the desired purpose and the mining mission may be considered to have been carried out successfully. Thirty-six minutes after the last mine was planted four explosions were heard; as three were explosive, it was concluded that they were premature performance has not yet been found.

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5. It is difficult for the Squadron Commander to understand how a submarine could spend thirty-nine days in this area and make only two contacts. A plot of the GAR's track while patrolling off Cape Varella shows that she spent the majority of her time at distances too far from the coast to see shipping routed close inshore, which is to be expected in this area. A survey of the patrol report shows that, with the exception of two days, the entire patrol while north of the Barrier was conducted submerged during daylight hours. The explanation for the lack of contacts may be found in these two factors. The reason for losing contact with the ship sighted on October 31 is not apparent from the war diary. The failure to inflict any damage whatever on the enemy during this patrol is a keen disappointment to the Squadron Commander.

A. R. McCANN.

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16-3-3-343
COMMANDER ALLIED NAVAL FORCES
BASED WESTERN AUSTRALIA
November 13, 1942

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO CAR War Patrol Report
Serial C-33 of 11/7/42.
12 0703

From: The Commander TASK FORCE FIFTY ONE,
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Via: The Commander Southwest Pacific Force.

Subject: War Patrol - U.S.S. CAR - Comment on.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks contained in the first endorsement.

2. This submarine reported for duty in this area May 25, 1942 having completed two patrols under the direction of Commander Submarines Pacific during which two enemy vessels were sunk and another damaged, probably sunk. The two war patrols conducted subsequent to that date have bccn unpreductive in damage to the enemy. The track of the ship during last patrol indicates that the assigned areas and known traffic lanes were not sufficiently exploited.

3. In the one contact with an enemy target during the fourth patrol, it is noted that at the time of submergence, at 0040 on October 31, 1942, the submarine was evidently abeam of, or abaft the beam of the target. It is further noted that she remained submerged for a period of some 54 minutes before continuing the chase on the surface although neither the target nor the escort could be located either by sound or by periscope.

C.A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

DISTRIBUTION
COMINCH (2)
VICE OPNAV (1)
CINCLANFLT (1)
CINCPACFLT (1)
CONSOUPWESPAC (1)
CONSOUPACFLT (1)
CONSUBAC (5)
CONSUBANT (2)
CONSUBORN-2 (1)
CONSUBORN-5 (1)
CONSUBORN-6 (1)
DIVCOMS, RON-2 (1)
DIVCOMS, RON-6 (1)
EACH S/M, W.A. (1)

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1.3.0.3.0/1
: 12.0703
: S-E-C-R-E-T
: 1. The Commander Southwest Pacific Force.
: The Commander in Chief, U. S. Fleet.
: U.S.S. CAR - Report of Fourth War Patrol -
: September 17, 1942 to November 7, 1942.
: 1. Forwarded.
: [Signature]
: [

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1/2 copy

SS206/A16-3
Serial (C-32-43)

DECLASSIFIED

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Chief of Naval Operations.
Via: The Commander Submarines, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR, War Diary of.

Reference: (a) ComSubSVCpac., confidential letter FF6-4/A16-3 over Serial 0150 of June 27, 1942.

1. The U.S.S. GAR War Diary of Patrol Number Five, is herewith forwarded this date.

P.D. QUIRK.
Lieutenant-Commander.
U.S. Navy.

DECLASSIFIED
DECLASS

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0-0-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

December 2.
1401: Submerged for drills.
1441: Battle surfaced. Fired one round 5" ammunition.
1200: LAT. 170-18,9 S., LONG. 1130-34,9 E.
Miles 351 - Fuel 3333.

December 3.
1610: Submerged to conduct drills.
1640: Surfaced. Will transit LONBOK early tomorrow night.
1200: LAT. 120 - 08,0 S., LONG. 1140-57.5 E.
Miles 266.2 - Fuel 1404.

December 4.
0515: Submerged about 15 miles south of LONBOK.
1902: Surfaced and proceeded through LONBOK STRAIT.
2331: Sighted patrol vessel, ran away on two engines.
1200: LAT. 090-02,2 S., LONG. 1150-46.0 E.
Miles 124 - Fuel 1045.

December 5.
Investigated two small sail boats today. While investigating second boat a patrol boat came up over the horizon and had to get away poste haste on an easterly course. After the patrol boat was left, changed to Northarty course. About an hour eclasping, smoke was sighted to the south, so headed south to investigate and came upon another patrol vessel. Changed course and went to the west of SUBBALDS BANK. Will be off. NAKASAR tomorrow. Have decided to cover North approach, due to depth of water there.
1200: LAT. 060-16,1 3., LONG. 1160-43,4 E.
Miles 279 - Fuel 1730.

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0512
Submerged 5 miles N.W. of LANGUKANG ISLAND off MAKASSAR. Made submerged patrol on North and South line 2 miles from 100 fathom curve, favoring the Northern approach to MAKASSAR. Used 7 feet of periscope but only saw innumerable small fishing craft.
1843
Surfaced.
1200
LAT. 040-58.7 S., LONG. 119-00.2 E.
Miles 147 - Fuel 967.

: 0655
Submerged.
1705
Surfaced.
1200
LAT. 020-32.0 S., LONG. 118-32.5 E.
Miles 175.6 - Fuel 1119.

: 0700
Sighted merchantman standing towards MANGKALIHAT. Went out of range of visibility and headed towards MANGKALIHAT.
1047
Submerged about 7 miles S.F. of MANGKALIHAT and continued approach.
1220
Saw that freighter was too small and too close to beach (1/4 mile) for torpedo work. Battle surfaced and opened fire at a mean range of 3500 yards. Freighter beached himself eventually after receiving 6 hits and 10 near misses and was seen to settle by stern with starboard list. Crew abandoned ship and ran up in Jungle. Did not get closer than 3000 yards due to rapidly shoaling water and unfamiliarity with local ground rules. Made off at high speed to the east.
1431
Came to course 000° T., on one engine. NOTE: Good telescopic sights urgently needed as point-error errors in this action were large.
1200
LAT. 000-51.0 N., LONG. 118-56.0 E.
Miles 228 - Fuel 1373.

: 0840
Submerged. Made submerged and surface.

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1307
: 1200
: 0525
: 0620
: 0740
: 1802
: 1200
: 0555
: 1817
: 1200
: 2000
: 2131
: 1200
: 0618
: 1700
: 1200
: 0730
: 1840
: 2200
: 1200
: 15.7
: 14.5
: 14.7
: 14.5
:

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1200
December 16.
0600
Submerged.
0612
Surfaced.
1200
LAT. 08-22.3 N., LONG. 116-31.2 E.
Miles 170 - Fuel 671.

: 0635
December 17.
Submerged.
0714
Surfaced.
1200
LAT. 10-21.4 N., LONG. 117-52.8 E.
Miles 171 - Fuel 658.

: 0620
December 18.
Submerged.
1040
Surfaced.
1200
LAT. 11-57.7 N., LONG. 116-52.5 E.
Miles 163 - Fuel 935.

: 1405
December 19.
0615
Submerged.
1230
Sighted smoke apparently standing out of MANILA HARBOR.
1330
Determined smoke to be a convoy of three ships escorted by one small craft. Convoy speed 13 knots and running very close to BATMAN PENINSULA. Could not make submerged approach. Observed escort leaving convoy. Have resolved to chase this convoy and if not successful will patrol CAPONES ISLAND, for the next few days as no information available about probabilities of mines close to BATMAN PENINSULA.
1755
Surfaced and commenced chase North. Sighted convoy on stbd. bow and proceeded to maneuver for position ahead. Noted five ships in convoy. About this time we challenged with red light by a small ship leading the convoy. Thought this ship was an escort that joined up unbroken to us. Decided not to attack at night mainly due to the fact that the convoy went even closer to the beach and it is be-

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LAT. 14°-21.8 N., LONG. 120°-16.3 E.
Miles 170 - Fuel 1534.

: 0055
While about 3 miles from beach and 10 miles South of BOLINAO light, sighted a small ship on opposite course and very close to beach. Could not make it out very well against the trees, but decided it was too small to attack.
0537
Sighted convoy standing around cape.
0550
Submerged.
0553
Observed all targets fire red flares and change course about 200 to left.
0615
Commenced approach on largest ship in convoy which was the one nearest.
0630
Heard bombs exploding, but did not see any escort so assumed they were from aircrafts.
0638
Fired three torpedoes. Right after firing observed targets changing course so it is assumed that they were warned by the aircraft. No hits.
1032
Just lost smoke of convoy and decided to chase them again. Got radar contact of plane coming in.
1042
Plane dropped two bombs and persuaded me to stay down all day.
1812
Surfaced. Am going to run South tonight.
1200
LAT. 16°-34.8 N., LONG. 119°-48.6 E.
Miles 124 - Fuel 950.

: 0023
December 21.
Sighted small vessel standing toward us from South, looked like patrol vessel. Turned and ran away from and around him. The moonlight is like daylight.
0535
Submerged at what we thought was O-PONESS ISLAND but was actually 15 miles North.
0735
Sighted smoke bearing 331° T. Headed for it and observed very little change in bearing.
0835
Sighted two freighters escorted by a DD of KURI class standing down on us.

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1808 Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT. 15-01.2 N., LONG. 119-13.6 E.
: Miles 141 - Fuel 846.

: 0550 Submerged.
: 1750 Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT. 14-06.0 N., LONG. 119-33.1 E.
: Miles 110 - Fuel 608.

: 0530 Submerged about 13 miles west of CORRIGEDOR.
: 0652 Sighted two ships standing in to MANILA. Unable to close them. They turned out to be a large tanker and freighters running very close to beach.
: 1646 Sighted two small vessels with patrol tops standing out of MANILA. south channel.
: 1813 Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT. 14-14.9 N., LONG. 120-23.5 E.
: Miles 110 - Fuel 614.

: 0534 Submerged, made patrol 3 - 4 miles off CAPONES ISLAND.
: 1811 Surfaced. 'Lost the use of Negative tank today.
: 1200 LAT. 14-55.7 N., LONG. 119-51.4 E.
: Miles 145 - Fuel 734.

: 0531 Submerged.
: 1807 Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT. 14-54.6 N., LONG. 119-56.5 E.
: Miles 135 - Fuel 747.

: 1204 Sighted small motor sampan heading into LINGAYEN GULF.
: 1318 Sighted masts of small boat heading into LINGAYEN GULF.
: 1802 Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT. 16-51.4 N., LONG. 119-59.6 E.
: Miles 131 - Fuel 807.

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December 29.
0543 Submerged.
1808 Surfaced.
1200 LAT. 16-31.0 N., LONG. 119-47.2 E.
Miles 123 - Fuel 79L.

December 30.
0552 Submerged.
1800 Surfaced.
1200 LAT. 14-47.2 N., LONG. 119-38.2 E.
Miles 123 - Fuel 727.

December 31.
0500 Slighted what appeared to ship but later identified as LOS TRAILERS.
0527 Submerged 2 miles west of LOS CAPONES.
1705 Sighted ship standing upon northerly course commenced approach.
1725 Observed ship to be Hospital ship with approved marking, and no visible guns.
1200 LAT. 14-55.0 N., LONG. 119-56.5 E.
Miles 141 - Fuel 780.

January 1.
0105 Sighted smoke in moon streak bearing about 1100 T. Headed for it at high speed. Believed it to be convoy headed for MAHILLA.
0134 Got within about 6000 yards of convoy which appeared to four ships. About this time a ship, apparently the escort, got up steam and headed for us. Chengod course and was [UNCLEAR: get away at high speed].
0230 After moving in and out on the convoy determined it to be moving out on about 2750 T.
0356 Determined speed of convoy at nine knots after pacing it. Went out ahead for dawn attack.
0531 Submerged.
0552 Commenced approach. At this time noted the convoy to be divided into two sections which was designated as section I (right hard) and section II (left hand) all appeared to be merchant ships of about 4000 - 5000 tons. Could not identify ship that chased us. Picked out the leader of section I as target. Whole formation was zigging and seceding.

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0700
tions shifting from side to side while zigging.
Just as we were coming on firing bearing the target zigged toward us and went down the port side about 300 yards.
Shifted to second ship in section I which was still on attack course, with Fired three torpedoes at target, with section leader of the second section lined up in the line of sight on same course and speed. After firing third torpedo the target was observed to zig, but shortly after a hit was heard by experienced men in all compartments.
The section leader of the second section was observed to take a sharp list to starboard while making a right hand turn conforming to the zig plan. An unusual amount of smoke and steam poured from the funnel. Sound did not hear anything, probably because they were directed to stay on target and first target both of which had gone by.
Observed section leader of section I making smoke and speed and turning in our direction. Started turning for attack. This ship now declassified as escort.
With escort on 1800 T, with 0 engine bow and submarine on 0000 T, range 1435 yards, fired one torpedo. Sound observed to come to run in a circular manner. Went to 150 feet and turned.
Torpedo last heard on 2320 Relative. The first depth charge came while at about 80 feet. This was the loudest experienced by anyone aboard. This was followed by more charges.
All clear. Pumped the air out of the boat and started for periscope depth.
Periscope depth observed three small patches of smoke and one large one which shortly disappeared. Evidently this ship sank.
Surfaced and headed north.
Sighted two large oil slicks about 6 miles N.E. of attack. The Commanding Officer claims this sinking of one 5000 ton merchant ship.
IAT. 14-18.9 N., 10NC. 11C-33.0 E. Miles 146 - Fuel 1076.

0700
0710
0715
0735
0737
0835
0810
1200
1807
2010
1200

January 2.
0546
Submerged.

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1810 Surfac'd.
1200 LAT. 15°54.3 N., LONG. 119°-37.2 E.
Miles 136 - Fuel 824.

January 3.
0536 Submerged.
1817 Surfac'd.
1200 LAT. 13°49.2 N., LONG. 119°-57.3 E.
Miles 133 - Fuel 734.

January 4.
0536 Submerged.
1825 Surfac'd. Rec. message 'Return FREMANTLE.
1200 LAT. 14°30.5 N., LONG. 120°-10.0 E.
Miles 134 - Fuel 783.

January 5.
0539 Submerged.
1823 Surfac'd.
1200 LAT. 14°55.0 N., LONG. 119°-55.9 E.
Miles 131 - Fuel 747.

January 6.
0557 Submerged.
1817 Surfac'd. Laid course for SULU SEA.
1200 LAT. 13°55.2 N., LONG. 119°-56.3 E.
Miles 123 - Fuel 1133.

January 7.
1200 Remained on 'Surface.
LAT. 10°-39.9 N., LONG. 121°-21.8 E.
Miles 272 - Fuel 2299.

January 8.
0539 Submerged.
0553 Surfac'd.
1835 Entered SIBUTU PASSAGE.
1200 LAT. 06°-54.1 N., LONG. 119°-47.0 E.
Miles 289 - Fuel 1944.

January 9.
0000 Cleared SIBUTU PASSAGE. Laid course
for MANGKALIHAT to see if damaged
Freighter is still there.
0645 Submerged.
0656 Surfac'd.
1343 Sighted smoke bearing 1950 T.

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1401 Determined smoke to remain constant in bearing. Submerged. Commenced approach.
: 1535 Observed target to be "NOTOKO", a Seaplane Tender, escorted by a small patrol vessel of usual type. Escort was on ships starboard quarter. Formation zig zagging.
: 1609 Fired three torpedoes at target on 1200 track, speed 8 knots, range 1500 yards.
: 1610 At 1610-1/4 heard two explosions. Did not observe due to escort turning towards us as soon as torpedoes got underway. Target screens were heard to stop and new started again. Loud explosions were heard on sound gear in direction of target for about 5 minutes after torpedoes hit. One torpedo was heard running astern of target. The two torpedoes hit 8 seconds apart which is the firing interval.
: 1614 Escort commenced depth charging. Was then, on way down and evading at one-third speed.
: 1815 Ferriscope depth escort clearly but did not see target. Sound conditions for day were excellent. Targets-propellers were heard clearly at 10,000 yards during approach, but were never heard again after torpedo hits. The Commanding Officer claims the sinking of the "NOTOKO".
: 2050 All closer, surfaced. Closed area on two engines.
: 1200 LAT. 02-02.9 N., LONG. 119-19.6 E. Miles. 237 - Fuel 1444.

January 10.
: 0543 Submerged.
: 1355 Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT. 00-01.1 N., LONG. 119-23.4 E. Miles 187 - Fuel 1607.

January 11.
: 0350 Passed CAPE "LILLIAM". Remained on surface, weather overcast and rainy.
: 1200 LAT. 03-53.5 S., LONG. 118-03.3 E. Miles 266 - Fuel 3945.

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January 12.
0633 Submerged.
0659 Surfaced.
0948 Sighted two engine bomber, (MAJIMA "19"). Submerged.
1349 Surfaced.
2000 Enter LONBOK STRAIT.
2300 Cleared LONBOK STRAIT.
2320 Encountered huge wave about 30 feet high that covered the whole ship.
1200 LAT. 07-28.7 S., LONG. 116-20.8 E.
Miles 219 - Fuel 2355.

January 13.
Remained on surface to gain distance.
Sky overcast.
1200 LAT. 10-32.0 S., LONG. 115-01.0 E.
Miles 204 - Fuel 1790.

January 14.
0602 Submerged.
0610 Surfaced.
1200 LAT. 13-48.6 S., LONG. 114-04.6 E.
Miles 227 - Fuel 1727.

January 15.
Remained on surface.
1200 LAT. 18-22.6 S., LONG. 113-30.5 E.
Miles 292 - Fuel 2697.

January 16.
0534 EnterED XENOUTH GULF.
1000 Set clocks to confirm with #7 zone time.
1245 Underway from XENOUTH GULF. After de-fueling 19,800 gallons of fuel oil into barge.
1600 Submerged.
1618 Surfaced.
1200 XENOUTH GULF.
Miles 266 - Fuel 2227.

January 17.
Remained on surface.
1700 Started six hour battery discharge.
2354 Completed discharge.
1200 LAT. 25-59.2 S., LONG. 112-36.1 S.
Miles 292 - Fuel 2386.

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1700 Submerged.
1700  Surfaced.
1200  LAT. 29°-47.1 S., LONG. 113°-36.0 E.
Miles 243 - Fuel 2249.

January 19.
0500* Picked up escort and proceeded into
FRANKFURT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
Miles 197 - Fuel 2042.

2. Weather.
The weather encountered on this patrol was excellent
until passing CAPE WILLIAM south-bound, when rains
and squally weather persisted.

3. Tidal Information.
Tides and currents were in general what were expected
during the patrol.

4. Navigational Aids.
The light on TANJONG UNSANG, BORNEO, was burning dur-
ing both transits of SUBTITU PASSAGE.

5. Description of all Enemy Ships.
December 4.
2200  Patrol vessel (500 tons) in Northern
approaches to LONDON SPRIT. Did not
attack. Considered too small.

December 5.
1330. Two patrol vessels (about 500 tons each)
&  LAT. 06°-25,0 S., LONG. 116°-34,0 E.
1530  Did not attack as considered too small.

December 8.
1015  Coastal Merchant ship (2000 tons) head-
ed for MANGKALIHAT, speed 11 knots,
distance about 12 miles, not screened.

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: 1230
: December 19, 1230
: Three ship convoy with escort standing out of MANILA (turned out to be 5 ships). Attacked ship in this convoy in LAT. 16°42.2 N., LONG. 119°55.0 E. Convoy consisted of large Transport (about 7000 tons), two medium size Freighters (three island type, about 5000 tons), and two small vessels (type not recognized). Escorted by two motorized bombers (got picture of one through periscope). Estimated speed 9 knots with slight increase at sunrise. Convoy zigzagging due to aircraft sighting submarine.

: December 20, 0030
: Small coastal steamer 15 miles south of CAPE BOLINAO. Did not attack because it would warn convoy of submarine course, also too small for torpedoes.

: December 21, 0115
: Patrol boat 20 miles southwest of CAPE BOLINAO. Too small to attack. Two ship convoy escorted by DD of KURI class. Formation zigzagging, course 165° T., speed 10 knots. Both vessels of three island type, about 5000 tons. Attempted to attack but got overrun by formation on a zig. Sighted first by smoke, range unknown.

: December 22, 0830
: Small Naval Auxiliary (about 1000 tons), LAT. 160°38.0 N., LONG. 119°49.0 E., course 160° T., speed 11 knots, turn count 120 RPM. Attacked and missed, and was in turn attacked by this vessel and another, which turned out to be the vessel sighted at. Patrol vessel (500 tons), did not attack as considered too small.

: December 25, 0700
: One large Tanker and one large Merchant-

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1700
man standing in to MANILA BAY, only saw masts and stacks.
1700 Two patrol or mine sweeping vessels standing out of MANILA BAY. Did not attack as considered too small.

January 1.
0100 Four ship convoy, course 275° T., speed 9 knots. Tried to make night attack but what was thought an escort stood out for submarine. All ships were three island Frighters and about 4000 to 5000 tons, except what was afterwards found out to be escort which was about 3000 tons. Attacked this convoy in LAT. 14°-30.8 N., LONG. 115°-42.9 E., after which escort, making approximately 17 knots attacked submarine with very large depth charges. First sighted this convoy by smoke, range unknown.

January 9.
1345 Sighted smoke which turned out to be "NOTORO", (escorted by small patrol vessel), speed 8 knots, turn count 120 RPM, estimated range of smoke when first sighted 16 miles. Course 015° T., location, LAT. 01°-46 N., LONG. 119°-01 E. Attacked and was attacked by escort whose turn count was 220 RPM, when dropping charges.

6. Description of all Aircraft Sighted.

| TYPE OF SHIP | : TIME : DATE | : COURSE : LOCATION |
||||
| PBY         | : 0720 : 11-29-42 | : Enroute : EXMOUTH |
| PBY         | : 0820 : 11-30-42 | : Enroute : EXMOUTH |
| PBY         | : 0644 : 12-1-42 | : EXMOUTH : GULF. |

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7. Particulars of Attacks.

(A) December 8, 1942, in LAT. 00-52 N., LONG. 1180-54 E., on a 2000 ton Merchantman with 74 rounds of 5"/51 ammunition. This vessel was fired at from a mean range of 3500 yards, and was apparently unarmed. The target tried to avoid by circling and finally beached itself with a list to starboard and down by the stern. Six hits and ten near misses were observed. An up ladder method of Fire Control was used but pointer errors were large due to open sight telescopes. Sound got a screw count of 34 RPM on this vessel and it was traveling at about 11 knots.

(B) December 20, 1942, in LAT. 160-42 N., LONG. 1190-55 E. On a 7000 ton transport, three torpedoes (two MK-15 and one MK-16 heads), 16 second firing interval, 2300 yard range, point of aim - stack. Gyro angle 328°, track angle 110°, torpedoes set at ten feet, estimated speed 11 knots. A 50-yard divergent spread along target track was used. This attack was made at periscope depth watching target during firing. Reasons for misses are as follows:

(1) Error of about 3 knots in speed estimate as a result of error in estimated masthead height.

(2) Assuming more speed than actual Two targets zigged just as torpedoes were fired. Apparently warned by aircraft which were bombing submarine 8 minutes before firing.

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Sound heard all torpedoes running in approxi-
mently right direction.

(C) December 22, 1942, in LAT. 160-37 N., LONG. 1190-
47 E. On a 1000 ton heavily armed Naval Auxil-
iary (type unknown), three torpedoes, (one MK-16
and two MK-15 heads), 1 minute 8 second firing
interval, (between first two torpedoes), 980
yard range. Watched first torpedo run ahead of
target. Point of aim - bridge (approximate MOT),
gyro angle 2360, track angle 1160. Torpedoes
set at six feet estimated speed 15 knots. A two
torpedo solvo was used at first with first tor-
pedo at MOT and second 30 aft. A third torpedo
was fired at MOT after target had circled and
commenced throwing depth charges. This torpedo
was fired at about 1630 yards (continuous sound
range), 1100 track and 2110 gyro angle. Peris-
cope was used during firing. Reason for misses
are as follows:
(1) A sound range of 1700 yards did not
get set on TDC and could not obtain
sound range just prior to firing.
(2) Ships gyro was out of commission and
hence course were cranked into TDC
by hand which were inaccurate.
(3) It is believed that this vessel was
too shallow draft to fire torpedoes
set at anything but 0 setting in
depth.

The Commanding Officer did not realize this at
the firing. Sound heard all torpedoes run in
right direction.

(D) January 1, 1943, in LAT. 140-30 N., LONG. 1180-
35 E. On a 5000 ton Merchantman with another
5000 ton Merchantman lined up in line of sight
on same course and speed with a greater range
by 1000 yards. Three torpedoes (two MK-16 and
one MK-15 heads), 10 second firing interval,
1230 yard range. Point of aim - stack, gyro
angle 3000, track angle 450 stbd. Depth setting
6 feet and enemy speed 8 knots. Attack was made
using periscope for TDC bearings. Used 100
yard divergent spread from Fwd. Aft. Missed the
target due to target turning towards at firing of
last torpedo, but hit target in line of fire with
one torpedo, interval between firing and explo-
sion being one and three quarters minutes. After
this attack, swung around for attack on escort
which was headed for submarine. Type of target,
3000 ton high speed Merchantman, one torpedo
1000 yard range, point of aim - mast. Gyro angle
0, track angle 0, 0 depth setting. Target speed

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1943, in LAT. 01°-37 N., LONG. 119°-02 E. On a ship designated and recognized as the "NOTORO", a seaplane tender: Three torpedoes (one MK-16 heads), 8 second firing intervals. Range 2120 yards, point of aim - bridgework, gyro angle 200° track angle 145°, depth setting 0. Attack was made at/with periscope getting bearing for TDC. Used 100 yard dive-gun spread from Fwd. Aft. The two torpedoes with MK-16 heads hit and the other torpedo was heard running astern. NOTORO'S speed was 8 knots at 120 RPM. Torpedoes hit one and a half minutes after firing with an 8 second interval.

NOTE: Sound conditions were excellent during all attacks. Sound ranges were used in all attacks for last minute ranges to be set on TDC.

8. **Enemy Anti-Submarine Measures.**

Nothing new in Anti-Submarine Measures were encountered during this patrol. It is interesting to note that an all aircraft escort was used, on 20th December 1942. This was entirely ineffective although it prevented the Commanding Officer from pursuing and possibly causing some damage to the enemy. The merchant ship escort vessel of last January 1943, was surprising in that he possessed so much speed and dropped the heaviest "charges" encountered. The escort of the NOTORO was noticeably lax in not detecting this submarine both before and after attack in that a free use of both periscope and speed were used. The Commanding Officer was unable to observe the immediate results of this attack due to the proximity of the escort (300 yards) and not having the negative tank to assist in reaching desired depth depths. Evasion in general was made at one-third speed and frequent changes of course. The greatest depth reached was 180 feet. The Commanding Officer believes that changes in the operation of machinery cause detection more than any one feature, hence no machinery was stopped or started after depth charges attacks were started. Charged dropped on this vessel were counted as follows:

| DATE | TYPE OF CHARGES | TOTAL NO. |
|------|||
| Dec. 20, 1942 | Aerial Bombs | 37 |
| Dec. 22, 1942 | Depth Charges | 18 |
| Jan. 1, 1943 | Depth Charges | 12 |
| Jan. 9, 1943 | Depth Charges | 9 |

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9. Major Defects Experienced.

(A) Negative tank flood leaked thereby losing use of this tank.
(B) Only one air compressor throughout patrol.
(C) Pitlog damaged by submerged log.

10. Remarks.

(A) Radio.
   (1) Reception of "VIXO" was in general excellent throughout the patrol on 9250 KUG.
   (2) A total of five transmissions were sent on 8470 with immediate answer by "VIXO".
   (3) Successive attempts were made to receive bells on 44.8 as a test on the newly installed submerged loop, without results.

(B) Sound.
   Sound conditions were excellent throughout area. Sound bearings and "Ping" ranges being used to good advantage.

(C) Radar.
   Radar was used with great success. On one occasion the mast was raised just before surfacing, and a contact was indicated. Subsequent periscope observations disclosed the presence of aircraft. It was found that when submerged with only a small part of the mast above the surface, the angle of the single lobe formed was as small as one degree, as disclosed by contact with surrounding peaks.

(D) Health of Crew.
   The health of the crew of the CAR, on War Patrol No. Five, as a whole was very good. There has been a marked decrease in the number of headaches this patrol run than during the previous runs. This apparently was due to ventilating the hull outboard. Of the enlisted personnel of sixty-eight men, there were five patients placed on the Binnacle list. Total loss of eyes was eleven. Listed Diagnosis and treatments are as follows:

| DIAGNOSIS | TREATMENT | SICK DAYS |
||||
| Ureathral Discharges (3) | Sulfathiazole Therapy | - - - |
| Catarrhal Fever, Acute | Symptomatic Treatment | - 5 - |

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1942. DIAGNOSIS: Cellulitis, Rt. Forearm
: Hot wet Boric Acid dressing and Sulfathiazole Therapy
: The quality, variety, and preparation of the meals during the patrol run was excellent. Ship stores, galleys, storerooms, and refrigeration rooms, were maintained in an efficient, clean, and sanitary condition.

(E) Report of investigation of two small sailing vessels.

December 5, 1942.
Report of conversation with crew of small sailing boat encountered at LnT. 06-25.5 S., LONG. 1160-38.8 E.
Crew - two old men and a boy. All Malays from BARI in FLORES. On our approach they hoisted a small homemade Japanese flag. Stated their destination was SOUMIYUK. That they had been at sea for five days. Had not seen any Jap shipping enroute. They had not seen any Jap ships at FLORES. That there were hardly any Japs on FLORES. Could not give numbers, at first they stated that there were none. They said that the food situation at BARI was very bad and that they had to live on the fish they caught. They were unable to say who represented what government at FLORES. We took possession of the Jap flag and a Jap one-cent note found on board. Examined the papers they carried but found nothing of importance. They were given water and cigarettes and proceeded on their way to KANCHEN ISLAND, after having been given the course.
They were very scared. The fact that they were quick to hoist the Jap flag shows that they know, for the time being, who is in control of these waters.
They stated that the one-cent note was received in the ordinary course of trade in the bazaar and that Dutch money was still in circulation.

December 5, 1942.
Two mustered sechoner sighted at 1030, LnT. 06-25.5 S., LONG. 1160-34.8 E.
Two Chinese "towkeys"(traders) with about

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40 days out of AMBOINA and had only touched in at BOETONG ISLAND. Headed for SOURABAYA with a cargo of cloves. One Chinese stated that coffee was getting scarce, there was no sugar or tea or tinned milk in AMBOINA. They said they had not sighted any Jap ships. They had no Jap money aboard. Scared friendly, but owing to necessity for hasty departure, was unable to learn more from them.

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5-6/AL6-3
Serial No. 024
C-0-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
C.O. GAR ltr. AL6-3
Ser. #O-32-43 of
January 19, 1943.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron SIX.
To: The Commander Task Force FIFTY-OIE.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Fifth 'far Patrol - Corrent on.

1. The GAR's fifth war patrol was her first under the present commanding officer, this patrol covered a period of fifty-three days of which thirty-nine were spent north of the Malay Barrier.

2. The GAR is currently being refitted by RELIAS in preparation for her next patrol. Material performance during the patrol just completed was in general excellent. The reason for flooding the main induction is being investigated to preclude there being any mechanical defect of the valve operating mechanism. The negative flood valve has not been modified to accord with the latest alteration but this work will be accomplished during the current refit. The GAR air compressor reported out of commission will require installation of a new second stage cylinder head which will be done. Two pair of 7 x 50 binoculars are being modified to make them suitable for use as gun sights and a quick clamping arrangement installed on the sight yoke to accommodate them.

3. Health and habitability were very good; five patients were admitted to the sick list for a total of eleven sick days.

4. The potential effectiveness of the newly installed five inch gun, and, at the same time, the urgent need for satisfactory sight for it were both demonstrated on this patrol. A small freighter close in to the beach which could not be attacked with torpedoes was wrecked by gun fire; seventy-four rounds were expended to make six hits - a poor percentage which should be greatly improved with satisfactory gun sights. The sights for this gun were to have been delivered to the Squadron tender pilot to 21 June 1942. After repeated attempts to trace them an additional shipment was made from the Naval Gun Factory in September, 1942. Neither shipment has been received to date. The percentage of hits made by torpedo fire was considerably below average; out of thirteen shots only three hits were made. Nisses were caused by control errors, long

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5-6/A16-3
Serial No. 024

C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
FIRST INDORSEMENT to
C.O. GAR 1tr. A16-3
Ser. #C-32-43 of
January 19, 1943.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Fifth 'ar Patrol - Comment on.
(Continued)

range firing, target maneuvering and one reported erratic torpedo. A plot of the GAR's track indicates that she did not spend as much time in the Manila Bay area nor patrol the entrances as closely as she should have.

5. It is not considered that there is sufficient evidence to credit the GAR with sinking either the NOTORO or the 5000 ton merchantman attacked on New Year's Day. The Squadron Commander credits the GAR with the following:

| Tonnage | Type  | Location |
||-------||
| 1      | 2000  | AK      |
| 1      | 5000  | AK      |
| 1      | 14050 | AV      |

Sunk (beached)
Damaged
Damaged

A. R. McCANN.

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16-3
Serial 00180
SUB:ARINES, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC
U.S.S. TROUT (SS202) FLAGSHIP
January 26, 1943.

SECOND ENDORSEMENT:
To: The Commander Task Force Fifty One.
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET.
Via: The Commander Southwest Pacific Force.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Fifth War Patrol - Comment on.

1. Forwarded concurring in the comments of the Commander Submarine Squadron SIX, except as noted in paragraph 5 below.

2. Attention is invited to the intelligence information contained in paragraph 10 (E) of the basic report. In view of the circumstances, the commanding officer's action in releasing the two sail boats investigated on December 5th is approved. However, as Japan is making full use of sailboats, junks, and small craft to transport personnel and supplies, any boat capable of transporting cargo and/or personnel for use by the enemy should ordinarily be destroyed.

3. It is noted that on December 20th the periscope attack on the convoy was completed despite the fact that the submarine was sighted and attacked by aircraft some 8 minutes before the firing point was reached. Although the attack was unsuccessful, the continuation of the determination displayed on this occasion will eventually produce results.

4. While it is not brought out in the patrol report, only 3 torpedoes were fired at the NOTTED on January 5th because the submarine reached a position to fire the stern tubes with only 3 torpedoes remaining in those tubes. It is regrettable that a firing position for a bow shot was not attained, so that a larger number of torpedoes could have been used against this valuable target.

5. In view of the fact that this is the present Commanding Officers first patrol in command, it is considered that with additional experience more conclusive results and a larger percentage of torpedo hits will be obtained on future patrols.

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16-3
Serial 00160
SUB-ARHES, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC
U.S.S. TROUT (SS202) FLAGSHIP

S-E-C-R-E-T
January 25, 1943.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR Fifth War Patrol - Comment on.

6. Pending more definite information, the ship driven ashore by gunfire must be considered salvageable. The GAR is credited with inflicting the following damage on the enemy this patrol:

DAMAGED

1 - 2000 ton AK (by gunfire)
1 - 5000 ton AK
1 - 14050 ton AV (NOTARO)

C. A. LOCKE, JR.

DISTRIBUTION
CONDUCT
VICE OPNAV
CIRCULAR FLY
CIRCAPFLT
C. I.S. UNSFAC
C.I.S

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13CORY

SS206/A16-3
Serial (01)

DECLASSIFIED.

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander Submarines SOUTHWEST PACIFIC.

Subject: War Patrol Report - U.S.S. GAR.

Reference: (a) COMSUBSC/ESPAC Conf. Ltr. A16-3 Serial (0217) of January 9, 1943.

Enclosure: (A) War Patrol Report. February 9, 1943 to April 2, 1943.

1. Enclosure (A) is submitted herewith in accordance with reference (a).

P. D. QUIRK.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C

BY: OP-09/CC DATE 5/26/22

DECLASSIFIED

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1300 Underway from Fremantle for patrol area.
1500 Commenced conducting sound exercises and practice approaches with H.M.A.S. HORSHAW.
2200 Completed approaches laid course for Exmouth Gulf.
Miles 59 - Fuel 1002
February 10, 1943.
Remained on surface.
1200 Lat. 29° 07.0' S. Long. 113° 03.0' E.
Miles 336 - Fuel 2507.
February 11, 1943.
0553 Submerged.
0606 Surfaced
1200 Lat. 24° 09.5' S. Long. 112° 31.2' E.
Miles 233 - Fuel 3705.
February 12, 1943.
0521 Entered Exmouth Gulf.
0901 Moored to fuel barge.
1201 Underway from fuel barge. Received 5500 gallons
fuel oil.
Miles 210 - Fuel 1880
February 13, 1943.
Remained on surface, encountered storm. Could only
make six knots.
1200 Lat. 18° 38.0' S. Long 113° 22.0' E.
Miles 228 - Fuel 1537.

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ENCLOSURE (A)

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1943

(b) - NARRATIVE (Continued)

February 14, 1943.

0600 Submerged.
0623 Surfaced.
1034 Submerged.
1105 Surfaced.
1402 Submerged.
1415 Battle Surfaced, fired 6 rounds 5" .50 cal. at target made by ship's force.
1200 Lat. 14° 49.5' S. Long 113° 59.8' E. Miles 227 - Fuel 1856.

February 15, 1943.

1535 Submerged.
1600 Surfaced.
2330 Entered LOMBOK Strait.
1200 Lat. 100° 56.9' S. Long. 114° 59.1' E. Miles 259 - Fuel 1859.

February 16, 1943.

0215 Cleared LOMBOK Strait.
0554 Submerged.
0635 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 069° 39.5' S. Long. 116° 34.8' E. Miles 264 - Fuel 2068.

February 17, 1943.

0803 Submerged about 20 miles S.E. of Cape MANDER.
1355 Surfaced. Sighted several sailboats, all were small and men engaged in fishing.
2025 Passed Cape WILLIAM. abeam.
1200 Lat. 030° 35.1' S. Long 116° 33.6' E. Miles 187 - Fuel 1716

February 18, 1943.

1100 Sighted Cape MANGKALIHUT.
1225 Sighted seaplane (small).
Submerged.
1600 Surfaced.
1930 Passed Cape MANGKALIHUT Light abeam distance 12 miles. Did not see steamer although visibility was very poor due to rainy weather and low clouds.
1200 Lat. 000° 13.0' N. Long 118° 39.8' E. Miles 240 - Fuel 1164.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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1943

CONFIDENTIAL
War Diary Period February 9, 1943 to April 2, 1943.

(b) - NARRATIVE (Continued)

February 24, 1943.

0544 Submerged.
1501 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 06° 11.0' N. Long. 114° 45.0' E.
Miles 162 - Fuel 1109.

February 25, 1943.

0604 Submerged about 7 miles west of TANJONG BARAM Light with a heavy sea coming in from the northwest.
1504 Sighted tugboat and berge on southerly course.
1622 Sighted small coastal vessel standing in to MIRI.
Considered shelling her when at
1710 Sighted patrol vessel which stood out and commenced systematic search.
1925 Surfaced. Decided to go back to BALABAC as no ships were present at MIRI and BALABAC presented a focal point.
1200 Lat. 04° 28.5' N. Long. 113° 51.2' E.
Miles 112 - Fuel 933.

February 26, 1943.

0648 Sighted periscope on port bow about 4,000 yards away, evaded at high speed.
Did not dive during day as wanted to search area thoroughly.
1200 Lat. 06° 23.5' N. Long 115° 25.3' E.
Miles 228 - Fuel 660.

February 27, 1943.

0607 Submerged off BALABAC.
1850 Surfaced.
2245 Sighted flare, did not see ship.
1200 Lat. 07° 41.9' N. Long 117° 00.0' E.
Miles 112 Fuel 1216

February 28, 1943.

0605 Submerged off BALABAC.
1854 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 07° 40.7' N. Long 117° 01.2' E.
Miles 130.9 - Fuel 644

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1943
: 9, 1943 to April 2, 1943.

(b) - NARRATIVE (Continued)

1415 Sighted vessel steered approach.
1445 Secured approach as this turned out to be a hospital ship south bound, type not recognized.
1505 Sighted two patrol vessels making a search south. Apparently our presence is known here.
1444 Surfaced. Decided to move to northern approaches to MANILA.
1200 Lat. 13° 46.3' N. Long 120° 36.2' E. Miles 122 - Fuel 721.

March 7, 1943.
0525 Submerged for patrol off CAPONI's Island.
1846 Surfaced. Decided to go in to CORRIGEDOR again.
1200 Lat. 14° 55.3' N. Long 119° 55.5' E. Miles 125 - Fuel 723.

March 8, 1943.
0420 Sighted smoke from convoy apparently headed for MANILA. Took bearing to determine it's course and went out ahead for dawn approach.
0520 Submerged. The course of this convoy headed it right for the point the station patrol craft covers.
0555 Sighted convoy again commenced approach.
0605 It was seen that convoy had made radical change to course to it's left and was presenting a 60° target angle with a range of about 3 miles.
0620 Secured approach, it is believed that this vessel was sighted during this approach.
0655 Sighted medium bomber plane on patrol.
0825 Sighted large bomber plane on patrol.
1847 Surfaced.
1925 Sighted patrol vessel westbound but apparently it did not see this vessel.
1200 Lat. 14° 26.0' N. Long 120° 16.3' E. Miles 128 - Fuel 759.

March 9, 1943.
0521 Submerged.
1230 Sighted vessel standing out of MANILA.
1300 Vessel turned out to be a hospital ship north bound, type not recognized.
1850 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 14° 26.2' N. Long 120° 16.5' E. Miles 126 - Fuel 895.

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0522 Submerged.
: 1550 Surfaced.
: 1200 Lat. 14° 24.8' N. Long 120° 19.6' E.
: Miles 123 - Fuel 768.

: March 11, 1943.

: 0040 When on course 070° T sighted two vessels on port bow. These were determined to be a large vessel and an escort. The O.O.D. believed the vessel to be headed for HANTA. Went to 090 and full speed. drew ahead of them.
: 0100 At this time is believed that these vessels were not headed for MANTA but westbound as they went out of sight before we could change course. A pursuit of one hour was made but it was not known what course the ships were on so this was abandoned.
: 0520 Submerged.
: 0930 Sighted medium bomber plane on patrol.
: 1827 Sighted station ship making search in our direction.
: 1900 Surfaced. Cleared area.
: 1200 Lat. 14° 23.0' N. Long. 120° 20.7' E.
: Miles 155 - Fuel 754

: March 12, 1943.

: 0555 Submerged.
: 0611 Surfaced.
: 1200 Lat. 12° 37.7' N. Long 115° 51.2' E.
: Miles 241 - Fuel 1622

: March 13, 1943.

: 0555 Submerged.
: 0605 Surfaced.
: 1200 Lat 09° 20.9' N. Long. 117° 06.4' E.
: Miles 231 - Fuel 1598.

: March 14, 1943.

: 0545 Submerged. Made patrol' off BALABAC.
: 1843 Surfaced.
: 1200 Lat. 07° 44.2' N. Long. 117° 01.6' E.
: Miles 115 - Fuel 1297

: MICLOSSIE (A)

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0541 Submerged. Made patrol off BALABAC.
: 1740 Surfaced.
: 1200 Lat. 07° 43.3' N. Long 117° 00.0' E.
    Miles 133 - Fuel 781.

March 16, 1943.

: 0602 Submerged.
: 1305 Surfaced.
: 2335 Sighted vessel, apparently small, overtaking on same course coming out of rain squall. This vessel sighted us first as he flashed a signal light at us. Took quick estimate of range and course and at
: 2345 Submerged and commenced approach.
: 2350 Could not hear vessel on sound gear.
: 0005 Surfaced and started pursuit which was abandoned shortly, due to heavy rain setting in, visibility zero. This vessel was apparently heading for
: 1200 Lat. 06° 12.0' N. Long 115° 01.0' E.
    Miles 175 - Fuel 845

March 17, 1943.

: 0525 Submerged.
: 1920 Surfaced. Commenced carrying out operation order for vicinity.
: 1200 Lat 04° 20.5' N. Long 113° 32.6' E.
    Miles 112 - Fuel 995.

March 18, 1943.

: 0540 Submerged.
: 0850 Sighted three enemy patrol boats in line abreast headed off MIRI. One of these boats was pinging constantly while the other two were stopping and listening at intervals, about this time sighted a plane that was apparently patrolling the area.
: 1730 Sighted small coastal freighter standing down coast. Unable to close and identify.
: 1200 Surfaced.
: 1200 Lat. 4° 19.5' N. Long. 113° 26.7' E.
    Miles 133 - Fuel 674.

INCLOSURE (A)

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1943

CONFIDENTIAL
War Diary Period February 9, 1943 to April 2, 1943.

(b) - NARRATIVE (Continued)

March 19, 1943.

0520 Sighted patrol vessel distance 4 miles. Looked for larger vessel but did not see any.
0533 Submerged.
0543 Heard torpedo pass from starboard to port side, did not hear propeller of ship on sound gear.
0620 Nothing in sight.
1915 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 04° 19.0' N. Long. 113° 27.7' E. Miles 125 - Fuel 703.

March 20, 1943.

0545 Submerged.
1913 Surfaced. Commenced sweeping area for small boats.
1200 Lat. 04° 15.3' N. Long 113° 34.3' E. Miles 125 - Fuel 748.

March 21, 1943.

0000 Sighted small boat apparently blinking.
0020 Came alongside and found that the boat was a sampan of ancient vintage on which no one could speak English. Cleared area and headed north.
0601 Submerged.
0630 Surfaced, continued patrol north of MIRI.
1200 Lat. 05° 40.3' N. Long. 114° 21.3' E. Miles 225 - Fuel 716

March 22, 1943.

0550 Submerged.
1990 Surfaced.
2150 Entered BALABAC Strait.
2346 Cleared BALABAC Strait.
1200 Lat. 07° 35.0' N. Long. 116° 35.0' E. Miles 163 - Fuel 1015

March 23, 1943

0600 Submerged.
0614 Surfaced.
2012 Entered SIDUTU Passage.
1200 Lat. 07° 12.7' N. Long 118° 54.0' E. Miles 260 - Fuel 1227.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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1943

CONFIDENTIAL
War Diary Period February 9, 1943 to April 2, 1943.

(b) - NARRATIVE.

March 29, 1943.

0815 Submerged.
0827 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 160° 22.5' S. Long. 113° 45.0' E.
Miles 300 - Fuel 3494

March 30, 1943.

0615 Submerged.
0628 Surfaced.
2000 Started 3 hour battery discharge.
2330 Completed battery discharge.
1200 Lat. 210° 03.5' S. Long. 112° 47.0' E.
Miles 276 - Fuel 3705

March 31, 1943.

Remained on surface.
1200 Lat. 250° - 30.5' S. Long. 112° 15.0' E.
Miles 256 - Fuel 3309

April 1, 1943.

Remained on surface.
1200 Lat. 300° 03.5' S. Long 113° 41.0' E.
Miles 261 - Fuel 4971

April 2, 1943.

0500 Joined escort and stood in
for Fremantle.
0800 Secured to tender at Fremantle.

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1943 to April 2, 1943.

(c) - WEATHER.
In general the weather encountered was good. At MIRI in BORNEO the prevailing conditions appear to be rain and heavily overcast skies. Only a very few days with good visibility were found there.

(d) - TIDAL INFORMATION.
No unusual currents or tides were encountered.

(e) - NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.
No lights were found operating on this patrol run. Radar ranges were used extensively to obtain fixes when on special mission at MIRI, these seem to work satisfactorily.

(f) - ENEMY CONTACTS SURFACE.
(1) February 22, 1943 at 1200 sighted TOTO MARU, Japanese tanker standing out of BALABACO passage unescorted westbound, estimated speed 18 knots, 120 R.P.M's on turn count. Closest range obtained was 4300 yards with 5500 yard torpedo run.

(2) February 25, 1943 at 1602 in Lat. 04° 36.5' N. Long. 113° 5.0' E. sighted small coastal freighter (200 tons) enroute for MIRI, too small for torpedoes.

(3) February 25, 1943 at 1710 in Lat. 04° 37' N. Long. 113° 50.5' E. sighted small standard type patrol boat searching area, continuously stopping and listening and starting up again.

(4) February 26, 1943 at 0630 in Lat. 05° 47.0' N. Long. 114° 54.0' E. sighted a periscope. Evaded at high speed.

(5) March 3, 1943 at 0620 in Lat. 14° 16.5' N. Long. 120° 22.7' E. sighted corvette patrolling entrance to MANILA bay apparently station ship, also small freighter about 2000 tons standing in to MANILA bay, could not close for torpedo range too great.

(6) March 6, 1943 at 1132 in Lat. 13° 45.5' N. Long. 120° 36.5' E. sighted small freighter escorted by motor sampan. This vessel was too small for a torpedo and answered description of "Q" ship. At 1415 sighted a hospital ship on 180° T type not recognized but took a picture. At 1505 sighted two patrol vessels on southerly course making a sweep of area.

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1943 to April 2, 1943.

(f) - ENEMY CONTACTS SURFACE. (Continued).

(7) March 8, 1943 at 0420 in Lat. 14° 17.4' N.
Long. 120° 12.6' E. sighted a convoy of four ships of the following tonnage. One of 2000 tons believed to be the escort from previous experience, one each of 3000, 5000 and 6000 tons, all bound for MANILA. An attempt was made to attack this convoy at daylight after determining course and speed upon sighting, but when they were sighted at dawn it was seen that they had altered course and were presenting an eighty degree angle on the bow at a distance of 7000 yards, speed 9 knots. This convoy was met by station vessel and was also escorted by bombing plane.

(8) March 9, 1943 at 1230 in Lat. 14° 26.0' N.
Long. 119° 19.5' E. sighted a hospital ship, type not recognized on course 290° T standing up the coast.

(9) March 11, 1943 at 0040 in Lat. 14° 20.0' N.
Long. 119° E. sighted two vessels which at first appeared to be standing in to MANILA. One was large and the other small, when attempting to intercept them it became evident that they were headed west and making a lot of speed. They were lost in the pursuit.

(10) March 16, 1943 at 2335 in Lat. 04° 55' N.
Long. 113° 50' E. sighted a vessel coming out of rain squall astern. The vessel was apparently small as it could not be seen clearly and the edge of the rain was estimated to be only about 3000 yards away. This vessel flashed a light at us thereby indicating that she had seen us first. After estimating the course it was decided to submerge and make the approach. After submerging contact by sound was not obtained therefor no torpedoes were fired. Twenty minutes after submerging this vessel surfaced and started pursuit which was abandoned after the rain closed in and visibility dropped to zero. This vessel was apparently heading for Cape SIRIK in BORNE.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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1943 to April 2, 1943.

(f) - ENEMY CONTACTS SURFACE (Continued).

(11) March 18, 1943 at 0900 in Lat. 04° 19.7' N.
Long. 113° 29.5' E, sighted three patrol vessels
in line abreast on a course for MIRI. These
vessels were all about 500 tons and apparently
searching the area as one of them was constantly
pinging and the other two were stopping and
starting as if listening.

(12) March 19, 1943 at 0530 sighted patrol vessel
standing out from MIRI. It was assured that
this vessel was detailed to escort some larger
vessel but after about 15 minutes search it
was decided that there was none and this vessel
submerged. After submerging for about 5 minutes
a torpedo was heard to pass astern coming from
the side opposite the petrol boat. No scores
were heard. When it was clear enough to see
nothing was in sight.

(f) - AIRCRAFT SIGHTED.

(1) February 11, 1943 at 0735 in Lat. 24° 51.6' S.
Long. 112° 21.7' E, one P.B.Y.

(2) February 11, 1943 one P.B.Y.

(3) February 12, 1943 at 0625 in Exmouth Gulf one P.B.Y.

(4) February 13, 1943 at 1225 in Lat. 00° 17' N.
Long. 118° 40' E, one Japanese observation
plane type B-1.

(5) March 8, 1943 at 0625 off CORPICIDOR one single
engine bomber plane type not recognized.

(6) March 8, 1943 at 0825 off CORPICIDOR one heavy
two engine bomber type not recognized.

(7) March 18, 1943 at 1000 in Lat. 04° 16' N.
Long. 113° 32' E, one float type seaplane.

(8) March 28, 1943 at 0621 in Lat 10° 30.8' S.
Long. 115° 12.5' E, one low winged monoplane.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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1943 to April 2, 1943.

(h) - None.

(i) - ANTI SUBMARINE MEASURES.

Nothing new was experienced in A/S measures this patrol except the torpedo fired at this vessel off MIRI. It is believed that this torpedo came from a submarine or a very small vessel which could not be seen very readily. Increased aerial and surface patrol was noticed around harbors. No patrol was encountered in the passes.

(j) - MAJOR DEFECTS EXPERIENCED.

(1) Number four generator armature winding developed a serious ground and was deemed unsafe to operate for the latter part of the patrol run.

(2) The main hydraulic system developed a loud knocking, believed to be in pump and therefor could not be repaired by ship's force. Hand power dives were made from time of leaving MIRI.

(3) In this weather broke down several times thereby scifing most of the fresh provisions.

(4) The E.D. Fears did not function from the time of leaving for patrol run.

(k) REMARKS.

HEALTH - Sanitation of the ship is excellent through-out.

The quality, variety and preparation of food during the patrol was excellent. Ship's stores, storerooms, mail gallery and officer's pantry were maintained in an excellent sanitary condition.

For the period from March 11, 1943 to March 21, 1943 there occurred eleven cases of gastro intestinal disorder involving active sick days, cause of this outbreak is unknown. Total number of sick days in the period covered by this patrol is fifty.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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1943-02-09 00:00:00
War Diary Period February 9, 1943 to April 2, 1943.

(k) - REMARKS (Continued).
The following is a list of diagnosis and sick days in the period covered by this patrol.

| NO. OF CASES | NO. OF SIGNS | LAGNOSIS | RADIO SOUND |
|||||
| 5           | 22          | Catarrhal Fever - Acute | 1 |
|             |             | Ureathral Lischarge | 2 |
|             |             | Cellulitis - Rt. Foot | 1 |
|             |             | Throiditis - Acute | 1 |
|             |             | Abscess tooth | 1 |
|             |             | Gastro intestinal disorder | 1 |
|             |             | Radio - Conditions Normal. | 1 |
|             |             | Sound - Conditions Normal. | 1 |
|             |             | Radar - SL. Excellent results were obtained with the SL radar with contacts on aircraft and peaks. | 1 |
|             |             | Radar - SJ. The SJ radar never was made to function properly throughout the patrol. The only contact was a weak one at about 3000 yards on the first of patrol while conducting exercises with the TJEK HIDDES. The complete antenna assembly had been flooded out the day before on a test dive. It is believed that this was the cause of the failure of the equipment to operate since the antenna was not allowed to dry out completely after the flooding. As far as could be determined the transmitter-receiver and all other units were functioning properly. | 1 |

PHOTOGRAPHS - All photographs taken will be delivered to the staff with indexed list.

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1/2Hx
Serial: # (0111) SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO USS GAR Conf. 1tr.
Al6-3, Ser. # (01) of
April 2, 1943.
From: The Commander Submarine Squadron SIX.
To: The Commander Task Force SEVENTY-OFF.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Sixth War Patrol - Comments on.

1. The Gar's sixth war patrol was the second under the present commanding officer. The patrol covered a period of fifty-three days of which forty were spent north of the Halay Barrier.

2. The performance of Gar from the standpoint of material during this patrol was not up to the standard maintained by this squadron. While no major derangements was suffered and there is no indication of immediate need for an entire overhaul, the defects encountered as listed by the commanding officer in paragraph (j) of basic report did mitigate against the military effectiveness of the Gar during the patrol. While recognizing that the dilution of experienced submarine personnel is to be expected incident to the demands of new construction, it is considered that the Squadron Commander that the personnel of Gar did not exhibit the simple thought and care necessary to insure maximum effectiveness of the equipment installed. For an instance of this, hand dives were made throughout the patrol due to knocking of the hydraulic system which lead the commanding officer to believe, complete failure of the system to be imminent; the entire difficulty was determined by the tender force to be a dirty strainer to the pump suction which was cleared in one half hour. Parts of the 5U installation were severely damaged by careless on the part of personnel attempting to effect repairs.

All submarines of this squadron are experiencing a progressive decrease to ground of the installation value of their main generators. This is in common with the experience of all electric drive submarines since their inception. The difficulty is attributable to a mixture of oil and carbon dust from the brushes which forms a conducting paste on the winding winch. The oil cannot be readily dislodged nor complete disassembly of the generator. To date tender forces have been successful in preventing the ground read n.s reaching a value where further operation of the generator would be prohibited. By as thorough cleaning as is possible without complete disassembly it is felt that any dangerous condition can be arrested until the regular navy yard overhaul at which time complete disassembly of all main generators should be undertaken.

The failure of the refrigeration resulted from punctures of the coils by an item of cast goods. This leak was repaired at sea. The Gar is currently being refitted by Pelias for her seventh war patrol.

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FE24-71/A16-3
Serial: 0402
C/O-N-F-I-D-E-I-T-T-I-A-L
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
CO GAR Conf. 1tr. A16-3
Serial 01 of April 2, 1943.

From: The Commander Task Force SEVENTY ONE.
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET.
Via: The Commander SEVENTY FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Sixth War Patrol - Comment on.

1. Forwarded.

2. The U.S.S. GAR on this, her sixth war patrol, proceeded through LOMBOK STRAIT to MIRI, via NAKASAR, SIBUTU and BALABAC STRAITS, passing close to CAPE WILLIAM and MANGKALIHAT enroute. Two days were spent patrolling the western approaches to BALABAC, prior proceeding to MIRI for a one day submerged patrol. The GAR sighting no shiping off MIRI returned to BALABAC and patrolled the approaches thereto for 3 days, then proceeded to the assigned patrol off MANILA making a surface patrol through PALAWAN PASSAGE enroute. The approaches to MANILA were well covered for a period of 9 days. On March 11th, in accordance with instructions, she left the MANILA area for MIRI via PALAWAN PASSAGE. Enroute a two day submerged patrol was conducted off BALABAC. During the period 17 to 21 March operations were conducted in accordance with a prearranged schedule despite active anti-submarine measures in the vicinity. An anti-submarine patrol of three patrol craft assisted by a plane conducting a systematic search off MIRI was suspiciously indicative of forehand knowledge by the Japs either of the presence of the GAR, possibly reported by the small vessel sighted on March 16, or of the possibility that they were forewarned of the GAR's mission. The GAR returned to FREMMATE by the reverse of the outbound route without further contact except the low-winged monoplane South of LOMBOK.

3. The assignment of patrol stations to the GAR was predicated on anticipated arrivals of several tankers at MIRI in late February, the recently completed patrol off MANILA which indicated that area to be especially productive, and the necessity of accomplishing a special mission in the vicinity of MIRI, scheduled for the period 17-21 March. Compliance with the pre-arranged schedule combined with the fact that the Commanding Officer spent more time than was anticipated patrolling the approaches to BALABAC STRAIT, resulted in a reduction in the time available for covering the productive approaches to MANILA. There were 5 possible targets sighted during this patrol of 40 days in enemy controlled waters. No attacks developed from these contacts. From the data contained in the patrol report, it

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5 01054
April 9, 1943.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Sixth War Patrol - Comment on.

would appear that the 2 ships sighted during the night of 11 March off MANILA were worth more than a one hour chase.

4. The Task Force Commander is confident that the experience gained on this patrol coupled with the aggressive spirit demonstrated on the previous patrol, which aggressiveness is still evident in the GAR, will produce results in the future. The wiping out of the keen disappointment suffered by personnel in their failure to inflict any damage on the enemy will be an added incentive to fight the enemy to the finish on all contacts made in the future.

5. No damage was inflicted on the enemy during this patrol.

R.W. CHRISTIE.

DISTRIBUTION

COM.INCH. (2) (Via COM 7TH FLT) (1) ( " " )
VICE OFNAV (1) ( " " )
COM 1ST FLT (1)
COM 2ND FLT (1)
COM 3RD FLT (1)
COM 7TH FLT (1)
CONSUBS 1ST FLT (5)
CONSUBS 2ND FLT (2)
CO' TASKFOR-72 (2)
CONSUBORN-6 (1)
DIV CONS, RON-6 (1)
EACH S/II W.A. (1) (NOT TO BE TAKEN TO SEA - BURN)

B.L. CARR,
Lieut-Comdr., U. S. Navy.
Flag Secretary.

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5.01054
UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

A16-3
Serial 0590
CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
C.O. GAR Conf. 1tr. A16-3
Serial 01 of April 2, 1943.

From: The Commander Seventh Fleet.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Sixth War Patrol - Report of.

1. Forwarded.

MAY 14 1943

Copy to:
Vice OPNAV.

J. GARY JONES,
Chief of Staff.

[Signature]
[Date]
[Page Number]

[Signature]

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03
: 0-PECLASSIFIED-A-L
: 27 May 1943
: From:
: To:
: Via:
: Subject:
: Reference:
: Enclosure:

1. In accordance with reference (a) Enclosure (A) is forwarded herewith.

P.D. QUIRK

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY QP-082C DATE 3/8/43

DECLASSIFIED

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29 April 1943.

Made training dive. Remained on surface.
1200 Lat. 1°0' - 6°4' S. Long. 115° - 14°8' E.
Miles 247 Fuel 2249

30 April 1943.

0100 Entered LEMONK Strait.
0410 Cleared LEMONK Strait.
Remained on surface. Made trim dive.
1200 Lat. 0°0' - 57°1' S. Long. 116° - 26°1' E.
Miles 254 Fuel 2030

1 May 1943.

0648 Sighted two engine bomber, submerged.
1419 Surfaced.
2200 Passed Cape H.L.A.
1200 Lat. 0°0' - 06°4' S. Long. 118° - 13°6' E.
Miles 186 Fuel 2133

2 May 1943.

0910 While on surface sighted 2 masts bearing 006° T.
range about 20,000 yds. Angle on bow about 10
port. Observed what seemed to be a single stack
between masts.

0918 Submerged and conducted approach. Ship was a
500 ton coastal motor ship - 2 masts - 50' high.
Length about 140' with large radio antenna between
masts. Large bridge and cabin structure aft. No
stack. Wood construction. One or two boats on
well deck. Forecastle with two 1000 lb. anchors.
Marking on each side of bridge ")"(12". No
colors. Could see no gun so decided to sink him
by gun fire as I was positive that he was not a
"Q" ship due to his general construction. Target
course 190° T. speed 12 knots (132 RPM).

1022 In Lat. 00° - 40°8' S. Long. 117° - 50° E. - 8
miles of KONTEI River shoals battle surface 2500
yds. on port bow of target on opposite course.
Opened fire and closed target to about 600 yds.,
during the action. The third shell hit at break
of forecastle and started a fire which later went
out. Fifth shot hit at stern near water line
while 6th shot hit bridge and started a high fire
which quickly enveloped the whole stern. Can well
deck aft. A previous shot had destroyed the

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U.S.S. CAR - Report of 7th War Patrol.
Period from 2 April 1943 to 27 May 1943.

(B) - NARRATIVE (CONTINUED).

boats on the well deck. Up to this time the target had made no change of course or speed, but after the fifth shot he began to circle out of control with all personnel aft obviously out of commission. After this only one man could be seen on board. At about 1035 the target was finally dead in the water buring fiercely, with 10 observed direct hits and five probable hits just short at the water line. Total ammunition expended: 2C rounds of 5"; 180 rounds of 20mm.

At 1040 with after end of ship enveloped in flame and all personnel but one probably killed broke off attack to clear the area as the column of smoke was so thick and black that it could be seen at BALTKAPAN and the ship was so badly damaged that it was not worth expenditure of additional ammunition. However, just before leaving gave him two hits at point blank range (range scale set on zero) at the water line under the bridge. (These two shots are included in the total of 2C rounds expended.)

1045 Set course for MANGKALIHAT.
1239 Heavy explosion on target. Smoke column doubled in thickness and shot up about twice as high.
1500 Target sank.

3 May 1943.
Made patrol off SABIT ISLAND.
0715 Closed small sailboat and learned that they had seen no ships recently.
0830 Sighted plane (not identified) submerged.
1300 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 010 - 46.3' N. Long. 1190 - 04' E.
Miles 105 Fuel 1737

4 May 1943
0540 Submerged, Conducting patrol off TARAKAN.
1841 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 030 - 15.3' N. Long. 1170 - 57.4' E.
Miles 136 Fuel 837

5 May 1943
0527 Submerged, Conducting patrol off TARAKAN.
1841 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 030 - 15.3' N. Long. 1170 - 57.4' E.
Miles 136 Fuel 837

6 May 1943
0524 Submerged conducting patrol off TARAKAN.
1502 Sighted masts of sailboat bearing 020° T. Course 220° T. speed about 4 knots. Range about 6000 yds.

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1541 Target was an auxiliary sailing vessel of about 300 tons loaded with oil drums. Battle sunk. Fired 18 rounds 5" with 15 nits, Raked with 20mm and 30 cal. Target burning fiercely from firecastle aft with holes clear thru at water line.
1555 Broke off action with target settled to well deck. An explosion about this time doubled the fire and smoke. The target was about 100' long, 20' beam, 40' masts, draft 2 meters with markings up to 3.5 meters. Japanese flag on both sides of bridge. Two large grappling hooks about twice as big as the anchors. Power winch on focus head. Well deck loaded. Japanese characters on each side of bridge and on stern. One life boat aft destroyed. Small stack aft of bridge. Target started up engine but did not have time to build up speed. Cleared area on surface.
1610 Sighted smoke bearing 0910 T. distance 6 miles.
1611 Submerged. Began approach.
1645 Broke off approach as target was a small motor launch making 5 knots (160 RPM). Jap flag on each side of bow. 6 men on board. Very small exhaust stack. Considering proximity to burning target and nearness to TARAKAN decided this small launch was not worth surfacing for.
1805 Target sank.
1837 Surface.
1200 Lt. C-40 - 14.5' N. Long. 1170 - 56.2' E. Miles 4.5 Fuel 777

7 May 1943.
Decided to go through ALICE channel BORN to continue on surface.
0558 Heading up ALICE channel, STRIKT passage. Sighted fishing trawler No. 10 BORN to NARU (50 tons). He headed for Si Ani Island at full speed. Closed and set him on fire with 20mm and two 5" hits.
0652 Proceeded up ALICE channel. Target was a fishing boat well fitted out with lines and nets. Name in English and Japanese on stern. 5 men in crew. Saw 4 of them in water and machine gunner on. Target was observed to sink, burning - making large thick column of smoke. Lat. 04° - 19' E. Long. 1180 - 53' E.
0717 Target sank.
1200 Lat. 04.0 - 56.6' N. Long. 1190 - 11.7' E. Miles 231 Fuel 852

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8 May 1943.
0520 Submerged.
0536 Surfaced.
1628 In Lat. 07° - 47' N. Long. 1120 - 02' E. in heavy rain squall 3000 yds. off DULENGUIN pt. ZAMBONGA penn. sighted a vessel 5000 yds. away two points on port bow. Submerged.
1631 Began approach. While getting two tubes ready torpedoman accidentally fired #4 tube at 1635. Torpedo ran normally and exploded at end of run.
1642 Target determined to be a 500 ton coastal motor ship of usual construction except that hull was steel. Name in Japanese on stern.
1647 Surfaced. Hit amidships well deck on third shot.
1649 Target on fire and crew abandoning ship in boat at stern. Secured 5" gun. Fire 6 rounds with 4 hits.
1650 Closed small boat of Japanese and machine gunned it.
1700 Resumed course up coast. Target burning fiercely fore and aft.
1735 Target sank.
1200 Lat. 07° - 02.4' N. Long. 1210 - 43.8' E. Miles 215 Fuel 1527.

9 May 1943
0513 Submerged.
1045 In Lat. 09° - 08.9' N. Long. 122° - 49.8' E. submerged off GILIGANON pt., south coast of NECROS Island. Sighted masts rounding the point from the south. Range about 10,000 yds. Commenced approach. Vessel was a 2-masted 3000 ton freighter with bridge between masts and stacks aft. Two 5" guns mounted, one fwd and one aft. Course 323° T, speed 9 knots. Masthead 70' draft 15'.
1127 Hit target with one torpedo forward. 1600 yd. run. 1.5° right gyro angle. Target settled by the bow with fwd gun blown off. Target began firing at random with crew abandoning ship.
1133 Target dead in the water. Bcw down. Stern up.
1138 Fired second torpedo on zero track. Exploded magnetically at side of ship. 0° gyro, 720 yd. run. The after gun crew was still on the gun and were observed to be in naval uniform. About 10 men were around the gun and about 20 fwd cf the bridge.
1139 The gun began firing at the periscope. Mostly shorts.
1157 The target did not appear to be sinking so swung stern to him and fired a torpedo on a 80 track, 550 yd. run. Torpedo hit the ship with a big splash and then ran off to the left making splashes.

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1205
Fired second stern shot with set up as above. Sars results. When the men on board saw there torpedoes coming they all shouted ship it. Clattering oil like gun crew were two who appeared to be officers.

1208
Tursky sank turbutly. Surface, Closu are end machine gunned at in the water, lifeboat opened fire with crall machine gun but all ships fell short. Sars only remaining interest with 20mm. Estimate 75 men in the water, about half of these survived the guns.

1225
Began clearing area on surface. Note: The draft was first thought to be 10' but it view of the contact nite on the last two torpedoes it is certain that the draft was greater.

1200
Lat. 39° 0' N. Long. 121° 49.5' E. Miles 145

10 May 1943.
0450
Submerged.
1830
Surface.
1200
Lat. 11° 0' N. Long. 121° 54.7' E. Miles 105

11 May 1943.
0443
Submerged.
1848
Surface.
1200
Lat. 12° 39.3' N. Long. 121° 39.3' E. Miles 95

12 May 1943.
0230
Sighted hospital ship properly lighter. Ker well clear.

0443
Submerged.
0809
Sighted converted yacht type boat about 400 - 500 tons, did not attack as considered it too small for torpedoes. Also sighted numerous sailboats.

1853
Surface.
1200
Lat. 13° 20' N. Long. 121° 22.6' E. Miles 105

13 May 1943.
0426
In Lat. 13° - 17' N. Long. 121° 27.3' E. On course 3150 T. closing VERDE Island pass sighted one small and two larger vessels three points on end bow east north side of pass. Large angles on the top. Range about 10,000 yds.

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0930 Using 80' per head. Speed 8 knots. Convoy rigging.
1019 Leading ship raised to a 10' per cent rate of yards.
1022 Fire three torpedoes at leading AK. One hit. (100' track, 1500 yds, 10' spread, depth 50').
1025 Escort closes fast. Other 3 AK heading south. Went to 80' course south.
1027 TC 1038 12 knots charges.
1030 Horr! characteristic noises of target breaking up as she skims. These sounds were clearly audible in all compartments and were distinctly different charges.
1045 Escort fades out to north. Slow speed prop of AK heard passing from south to north.
1110 Target completely disappeared. Her in water. 5 loaded life boats near scene. Two AK heading west for DUMALI point.
1111 Second AK bearing 430', 2200 yds, zero angle on bow. Lying to, picking up survivors.
1116 Fired three torpedoes at second AK. One hit. (100' track, 2200 yds, speed 0, 10' spread, depth set 10').
    Target settled at bow, listing to stbd. Crew abandoning ship. Propeller out of water.
1119 Escort closing in. Last 2 AK missing smoke.
1121 TC 1128 8 depth charges.
1240 Escorted target abandoned but still well up art. Range 3000 yds. Began closing. Escort picking up survivors at scene of first sinking.
1249 Target drifting south at about one knot.
1250 TC 1252 Seven aircraft bombs.
1305 Fired torpedo at target. Premature explosive very close.
1308 Fired second torpedo at target. Set at 20' Escort closing. Sound tracked torpedo under target but apparently set too deep to go off.
1313 More aircraft bombs. Decided to go deep and parallel target to let situation cool off.
1550 Escort and light bomber (SONIA) to northward milling about. Target still well up off.
1631 Fired torpedo at target. Hit forward. Explosion, but stern still well up.
1633 Fired torpedo at target. Range 1000 yds. Contact hit. Did not detonate.
1645 Fired torpedo at target. Range 1500 yds. Ran erratic. Exploded at end of run.

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1650 Fired torpedo at target. Range 1100 yards. Hit
aft. Terrific explosion. Target sank shortly
thereafter. Neither plane nor escort showed any
curiosity as to our latter activities. Upon
completion of firing they cleared area to north-
ward and were not seen again.
Set course to southward to clear area as no
traffic expected here tomorrow (last day on this
station).
1200 Lat. 13° - 07.4' N. Long. 121° - 49' E.
Miles 122 Fuel 659

16 May 1943.
0115 Having just passed about 4.5 miles off PUCIO
point, northern PATAY; overcast, lightening, rain
squalls; heard shells passing over ship. Heard
about 5 to 7 from 3" or 4" gun but saw no flashes -
all over. Got glimpses of patrol vessel in
lightening flashes. Probably fairly small. Put
on speed to clear him. Closest range by radar
4500 yards.

0445 Submerged.
1608 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 10° - 46' N. Long 121° - 50.7' E.
Miles 165 Fuel 666

17 May 1943
0435 Submerged.
1120 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 08° - 52.3' N. Long. 122° - 57.7' E.
Miles 276 Fuel 1701

18 May 1943
0446 Submerged.
0502 Surfaced.
0715 Entered SIBUTU passage.
1515 Cleared ALICE channel.
1200 Lat. 05° - 00' N. Long. 119° - 13' E.
Miles 295 Fuel 2089

19 May 1943.
0539 Made trim dive.
0555 Surfaced.
0935 Battery SIBUTU light and KINZUI light sighted smoke
bearing 269° T. Speeded up to 5-6morg off HANG-
HALF ahead of target at 1032.
1150 Target was single masted 75 ton coaster with
load of filled oil drums. Flyir. Japanese flag
with name in Japanese characters on life rings

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1200 1305 1355 1355 1200 1400 1407 1200 1532 0545 0901 0917 1658 1700

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**U.S.S. GAR - Report of 7th War Patrol.**
**Period from 2 April 1943 to 27 May 1943.**

(B) - NARRATIVE (Continued).

in rigging. Diesel engine. Speed 10 knots.
Course 1600 T.
Surfaced and set target on fire with 20mm.
Lat. 010 - 01.7' N. Long. 1190 - 02.7' E.
After first shot Jap flag secured and 6 men
jumped in water. They tried to put over life
boat which swamped.
The first few shots pierced some of the
oil drums. Oil splashed over vessel and in
water. Next bursts set sail on fire with a flash.
With topside burning completely chopped up
waterline with 20mm.
Looked over men in water. All appeared to
be BORNEO natives except one negro and one who
might have been a Jap. There was a doubt, how-
ever, so did not shoot him.
Set course for CHESES coast to clear sinking
and burning target.
Heavy explosion on target.
Target sank.
Lat. 010 - 01.7' N. Long. 1190 - 02.7' E.
Miles 210

20 May 1943.
Passed Cape William abeam.
Lat. 030 - 17.5' S. Long. 1180 - 18' E. Sighted
50 ton two masted sailing vessel NOSATANA SALEMO
MAKASSAR manned by natives, but had radio antenna,
so at
Opened fire at 200 yds with both 20mm. Started
small fire amidships and put about 500 to 800
holes in hull near water line and at
Set course to clear area. Shell exploded in
barrel of after 20mm injuring VACHOR, J.M.,
GM3c, U.S.N.R.
Lat. 020 - 59' S. Long. 1180 - 35' E.
Miles 275
Fuel 1794

21 May 1943.
Made trim dive.
Surfaced.
Submerged on radar plane contact.
Surfaced.
In Lat. 070 - 41.2' S. Long. 1160 - 07' E., 42
miles north of LONDON sighted heavy bomber two
miles on starboard beam coming in from the sun.
Submerged.
to 1707 Plane made five runs dropping two on the
first run and one each on the last four. All
fairly close. On the third run the bomb shook
the boat and broke bulbs in after room.

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U.S.S. CAR - Report of 7th War Patrol.
Period from 2 April 1943 to 27 May 1943

(B) - NARRATIVE (Continued).

1859  Surfaced
2133  Entered LONDON Strait.
2205  Sighted Patrol vessel. Evaded at high speed.
2300  Lost sight of patrol vessel.
2315  Cleared LONDON Strait.
1200  Lat. 35° 49.8' S. Long. 116° 25' E.
  Miles 273  Fuel 2016

22 May 1943.
0558  Made trim dive.
0612  Surfaced.
0626  Sighted plane, submerged.
1408  Submerged Radar Contact.
1650  Surfaced.
1200  Lat. 100° 50.4' S. Long. 115° 25.6' E.
  Miles 230  Fuel 2261

23 May 1943.
0603  Made trim dive.
0614  Surfaced.
1030  Sighted four engine plane submerg.
1426  Surfaced.
1200  Lat. 150° 01.0' S. Long. 114° 53' E.
  Miles 261  Fuel 2568

24 May 1943.
0550  Submerged.
0602  Surfaced.
0335  Sighted P.B.Y.
1550  Sighted P.B.Y.
1200  Lat. 100° 10.2' S. Long. 114° 41.4' E.
  Miles 247  Fuel 3221

25 May 1943.
0611  Submerged.
0629  Surfaced.
1200  Lat. 230° 41.2' S. Long. 112° 33.6' E.
  Miles 310  Fuel 2806

26 May 1943.
1200  Remained on surface.
Lat. 280° 33.2' S. Long. 112° 53.0' E.
Miles 324  Fuel 4314

27 Mar 1943.
0630  Commenced approach on Freemantle, V.A.

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5/2 0910:00-90.8 N 190: 12:2 Mast Coastal Motor Ship, 500
: 117-50.0 E: :tons, 132 RPM, 140' long, 45'
: :high, 25' beam, radio antenna
: :between masts, 2-1000 lb. anchors, 2-1000 lb. anchors
: :well deck, marking "("(12"

: 5/6 1502:3-14.2 N 220: 4:2 mast aux. sail, 300 tons, 100'
: 117-58 E: :long, 40' high, 20' beam, draft
: :2 meters, one boat, 2 anchors, 2 anchors
: :stack, well deck, oil drum load, flag and characters on side
: :of bridge.

: 5/6 1610:3-14.2 N 270: 5:Small motor launch. Jap flags
: 118-03 E: :on bow. No. 100. 6 men.

: 5/7 0558:4-19 N 335: 5:No. 10 BORNEO KARU. 50 ton
: 118-53 E: :fishing trawler.

: 5/8 1630:7-45 N 220: 10:2 mast coastal motor ship, 500
: 122-02 E: :tons similar to one sank on 2
: :hay except that hull was steel.

: 5/9 1045:9-08.9 N 323: 9:2m. Frt. 3000 tons. Bridge be-
: 122-49.8 E: :tween 70' masts, low stack aft.
: :2-5" guns, length 300', draft 15'.

: 5/12 0300:13-20 N 315: 5:Lighted hospital ship, 550' long,
: 121-28.5 E: :8000 tons, 135' mast proceeding
: :into VERDE Is. passage.

- 12 -

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5/13:0500:13-17 N. 070: 15:2-7000 ton AK escorted by cnc
: 121-27.2 E: 120: 10:MUTSUKI IN. Cut VHDE JS. pass.
: for San Bernad: 2
: 5/15:0915:13-07.4 N. 270: 8:4-6000 Ton AK escorted by PC
: 121-49 E: : type patrol boat.
: 5/16:0130:11-40 N. 180: 15:Patrol boat with 3" or 4" gun.
: 121-50 E: : No further data.
: 5/19:1200:1-01.7 N. 160: 10:75 Ton coaster single mast.
: 119-02.7 E: : 100' long. Jap flag. loaded
: with oil drums.
: 5/20:1320:3-17.5 S. 270: 3:50 ton, 2 mast sail. NOSATANA
: 118-18 E: : SALT MARASAR. With radio
: : antenna.
: 5/21:2200:8-35 S. 200: 16:Patrol boat. No further data.
: 116 E: : 2

(C) - AIRCRAFT

Date: Time: Lat& Long.: Course: Alt.: Type: Description

4/24:1312:29-16.5 S. 300 T &:1000:-2 eng.:F-1stol Beaufort
: 113-10 : circled:1500 :bomber:Challenged & replied
: 4/26:0650:21-51 S. 000:1500:-Patrol:Catalina patrolling
: 114-13.6 E: : 2000 :Bomber:Exmouth Gulf. No
: : : signal.
: 5/1:0648:4-20 S. 220: 700 :2 eng.:MISSUBISHI 96 Mod 4.
: 118-09 E: : bomber:Seen by lockout only
: 5/3:0830:01-46.3 N. 200:1000:2 eng.:Catalina Type. Seen
: 119-04 E: : bomber:by lookout only.
: 5/15:1250:13-07 N. :various:1000 :medium:"Sonia" bombing us.
: 121-49 E: : bomber:
: 5/21:1658:7-41.2 S. 100:2000 :heavy :Had no time to get a
: 116-07 E: : bomber:good look as this
: : : fellow bombed us.
: 5/22:0626:10-08 S. 000:2000 :heavy :2 engine "Nell" 120
: 115-31 E: : bomber:missed south of LAMBOK

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22:1408:11-15 S
: 115-25 E
: 300T:4000
: 4 eng.: "Mavis" 360 miles
: :reconn: south of LOBOK.
: 5/23:1030:14-50 S
: 114-55 E
: 000T:4000
: :lina
: :Did not sight us.
: 5/24:0835:18-40 S
: 114-44 E
: 180T:3000
: :lina
: :Cata-: Changed signals.
:

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1943, U.S.S. GAR - Report of 7th War Patrol.
Period from 2 April 1943 to 27 May 1943

(I) - ENTRY A/S MEASURES. (Continued).

May 15, 1943 (Continued).
Light bomber "Sonia" came from HAIITHA, dropped
7 to 10 bombs, remained in area several hours.

May 16, 1943.
About 1300 while passing PUCIO Pt., northern
FAAY, fired on by small patrol boat with 3" or 4" gun. Dark and rainy. He apparently was
inshore and saw us pass. We were about 30
minutes past the point when he opened up from
astern with about 7 shots - good smokeless
powder - all overs.

May 21, 1943.
About 1700 while 40 miles north of LOBOK
a heavy 2 engine bomber came in out of the
sun. Sighted him about 2 to 3 miles away
just as the SD picked him up. He made five very
good runs on us dropping two on the first and
one on each of the others. Very close.

In view of this considered that LOBOK
would be covered that night. But not moonlit.
Hugged LOBOK shore, but patrol boat in center
of channel sighted us and gave chase. However,
he was too slow to get closer than about 4500
yds. Figure that he didn't have a very large
gun as he should have opened fire and didn't.

May 22, 1943.
At 0620 while about 90 miles south of LOBOK
sighted a heavy bomber flying north. He did
not see us. At 1405 had good radar plane contact at 12 miles.

May 23, 1943.
At 1030 sighted 4 engine reconn. "MAVIS".

(J) - MAJOR DEFECTS.

NONE

(K) - RADIO AND SOUND - HEALTH.

SJ did not work. Sound conditions not good.

Sanitation of the ship is excellent throughout.
The quality, verity and preparation of food
during this patrol was excellent. Ship's
stores, storerooms, main galley and officers'

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1. NO. ONE : NO. TWO : NO. THREE : FOUR : FIVE : SIX
Date: May 9 : May 15 : May 15 : May 15 : May 15 : May 15
Lat.: 9-08.9 N. : 13-07.4 N. : SAME : SAME : SAME : SAME : SAME
Long.: 122-49.8 E: 121-49 E. : SAME : SAME : SAME : SAME : SAME
Wx: 030 025 : 065 : 220 : 112 : 271 : 091
Course: 323 205 : 297 : 250 : 353 : 343 : 352
Enemy:

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5/5/41
Serial No. 0195
C-0-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
FIRST SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX
CO GAR 1tr. SS206/44-3
Serial 03 of lay 27;
1943.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron SIX.
To: The Commander Task Force SEVENTY-ONE.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Seventh War Patrol - Comment on.

1. The GAR's seventh war patrol was the third under her present commanding officer. The patrol covered a period of thirty-four days, twenty-two of which were spent north of the Nala Barrier. The GAR was directed to return from patrol area on re- ceipt of the report that only three torpedoes remained and a number of those already fired had been defective.

2. The excellent material condition of the GAR on return from patrol reflects great credit on the operating personnel. Cleanliness and mechanical condition were considerably above the average and gave evidence of intelligent and diligent care of machinery while in patrol areas. The dividends paid for this work was an entire patrol without a derangement of any importance although the GAR was subjected to heavy bombing and depth charging. A refit period of normal length will prepare the GAR for the eight war patrol.

3. Habitability was good and the health of the crew was normal. There were a few minor ailments but none of a serious nature. One man, WATCHOR, J. M., G.M.I.3c, U.S.N.R., was slightly wounded in the left chest when a 20 IM shell exploded inside the gun. Average loss of weight was 2.7 pounds.

4. The GAR had thirteen contacts with possible gun or torpedo targets. Of these, two were with patrol vessels, one had a pilot ship and one motor launch, which were not attacked. The only other contact where an attack was not made was with a convoy of two 7000 ton AK's escorted by one DD which passed at a minimum range of 3900 yards. Despite the poor torpedo performance two AK were sunk, out of a convoy of four AK's escorted by one sub-chaser. This was made possible by one freighter stopping to pick up survivors from another which had been torpedoed. Although being hunted by the sub-chaser and a plane, the Commanding Officer was alert to the opportunity which was presented and attacked persistently until the second ship was sunk and no further opportunities were offered. The gun attacks were very well planned and executed. None of those attacked escaped sinking. The 5"/51 and 20 IM guns proved their value.

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5. Torpedo performance was unsatisfactory. Seventeen torpedoes were fired, one accidentally. There was one erratic run and one premature explosion. The latter is reported to have been 8 seconds after firing the torpedo. Two torpedoes fired at a range of 550 "yards are reported to have made contact hits on the target without exploding and then glanced off and continued to run erratically. Another contact hit at 1200 yards range failed to detonate. The cause of these failures is still unknown.

6. The Corranding Officer reports that the 500 ton coastal motor ships, one with steel hull and one with wooden hull were apparently new. This patrol indicates that a considerable volume of traffic may be carried on by these small vessels.

7. The Squadron Commander is pleased to heartily congratulate the Corranding Officer, officers and crew of the GAR on a most aggressive patrol. It is considered that the following damage was inflicted on the enemy:

| SUIK |  |  |
|------|--|--|
| 1 AK  | 3,000 tons | 12,000 tons |
| 2 AK's (6,000 tons each) | 1,000 tons (gunfire) |
| 1 Seconer (Auxiliary Power) | 50 tons (gunfire) |
| 1 Trawler | 75 tons (gunfire) |
| 1 Schooner | 50 tons (gunfire) |
| 1 Sailing Vessel | 16,475 tons |

A. R. McCART.

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FE24-71/A16-3
Serial 0536
C-0-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
SECOND ENDORSEMENT TO
CO GAR 1tr. 35206/44-3
Serial 03 of May 27, 1943.

From: The Commander Task Force SEVENTY-ONE.
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET.
Via: The Commander SEVENTY-FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Seventh War Patrol - Comment on.

1. The Seventh War Patrol of the GAR was terminated 16 days early due to the expenditure of all but three torpedoes.

2. Only one contact with possible torpedo targets failed to develop into an attack at all, sinking of the enemy. In this case the chase had to be abandoned when escort forced GAR to dive and target passed out of range. The successful attacks on 15 May were pushed home in the face of surface and air opposition.

3. Reports from other sources indicate that an additional 6,000 ton AK may have been seriously damaged in the attack on 15 May, however, as the Commanding Officer GAR considers this improbable, no credit is given.

4. The Task Force Commander notes that all targets attacked were completely destroyed. It is further noted that all ships sunk, except for the two freiginters on 15 May, were located by a thorough and intelligent search of the areas to and from patrol station.

5. The Commanding Officer, Officers, and crew of the GAR are congratulated on the completion of an aggressively conducted, successful patrol, and on inflicting the following damage on the enemy:

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Serial 0536
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-
Subject:  U.S.S. GAR - Seventh War Patrol - Comment on.

Sunk
1 - Freighter 3,000 tons.
2 - Freighters (6,000 tons each) 12,000 tons.
2 - Coastal Motor Ships (500 tons each) 1,000 tons. (gulf)
1 - Auxiliary schooner 300 tons. (gulf)
3 - Miscellaneous vessels 175 tons. (gulf)

Total - 16,475 tons.

R. W. CHRISTIE.

DISTRIBUTION
COMINCH (2) (Via CON 7TH FLEET)
VICE OPNAV (1) (" " " ")
COL 1ST FLEET (1)
COL 2ND FLEET (1)
COL 3RD FLEET (1)
COL 7TH FLEET (1)
COMSUBS 1ST FLEET (2)
COMSUBS 2ND FLEET (2)
COLTASXFOR-72 (2)
DIVCOLS, RON-6 (1)
COMSURON-6 (1)
S/Miss W.A. (1 each - Not to be taken to sea - BURI)

B. L. CARR,
Lieut-Co r., U.S.N.,
Flag Sec'y R.

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23 JUN 1943
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
CO CAR 1tr. SS206/A4-3
Serial 03 of May 27, 1943.

From: The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Seventh War Patrol - Report of.

1. Forwarded.

H. W. GRAF,
Chief of Staff.

Copy to:
Vice OPNAV (with copy of report)

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54299

U.S.S. CAR

SS206/A16-3
Serial # 04
C-O-N-F-I
DECLASSIFIED
From: The Commanding Officer,
To: Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. CAR, Report of War Patrol number eight.
Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the eighth war patrol of this vessel conducted in FLORES Sea during the period 18 June 1943 to 23 July 1943; is forwarded herewith.

P.D. QUIRK.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY 02-0929C DATE 5/26/72

DECLASSIFIED

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U.S.S. GAR - Report of 8th War Patrol.
Period 18 June 1943 to 23 July 1943.

A. PROLOGUE.

The U.S.S. 'GAR' arrived at Fremantle, ... from seventh war patrol 27 May 1943. Two weeks refit by U.S.S. OHS, one week of readiness for sea during which sound tests, deep dive and training runs were conducted.

At 1600, 18 June 1943 departed Fremantle, W.A. via bombing restriction lane enroute 8th war patrol, with orders to reconnoiter WAINGAPN and KOEPANG, execute special mission, reconnoiter LAUTEM and DILLI, patrol FLOKAS sea for about seven days and then proceed to JAVA sea commence return to Fremantle at dark on 15 July 1943.

B. NARRATIVE.

19 June 1943.
Made training dives.
Lat. 28° - 53' S. Long. 113° - 00' E.
Miles' 196 - Fuel 1124.

20 June 1943.
Made training dives and held five control drills.
Lat. 23° - 56' S. Long. 112° - 23' E.
Miles 263 - Fuel 3315

21 June 1943.
Commenced Radar problem with North West Cape.
Completed problem.
Exmouth Gulf.
Anchored in Exmouth Gulf. Considered the sea too rough to moor to oil barge.
Moored to oil barge.
Underway. Received 7000 gal. fuel oil.
Miles 198 - Fuel 2243

22 June 1943.
Made training dives.
Lat. 19° - 40' S. Long. 114° - 56' E.
Miles 185 - Fuel 2163

23 June 1943.
Made training dives and battle surfaced, firing five rounds 5" ammunition and one pan of 20mm ammunition.
Lat. 16° - 25' S. Long. 116° - 21' E.
Miles 233 - Fuel 2065

*ENCLOSURE (A)

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U.S.S. CAR - Report of 8th "ar Patrol.
Period 10 June 1943 to 23 July 1943.

B. NARRATIVE (Cont'd).

24 June 1943.
Made Trim dive.
Lat. 12° - 46' S. Long. 117° - 45' E.
Miles 134 - Fuel 2000

25 June 1943.
Submerged about 10 miles southwest of Tg.
KAROSSO, SOMEA Island.
Lat. 9° - 31' S. Long. 118° - 53' E.
Miles 140 - Fuel 1905

26 June 1943.
Submerged prior to reconnoitering "AINGAPN.
Observed the following in "AINGAPN harbor,
numerous white objects on hill in back of
town (these could be tents), three large
houses in harbor (store houses?), radio
towers, beacon, and no ships.
Lat. 9° - 31' S. Long. 120° - 27' E.
Surfaced, laid course for KOREA.
Miles 200 - Fuel 915

27 June 1943.
Submerged about 3 miles west of SEA ISLAND.
Headed towards a vantage point to view harbor.
Sighted 1000 ton coastal vessel entering
harbor at north entrance, unable to close as
had been set 10 miles south during night run.
Observed KOREA harbor as follows: Oil
tanks in Lat. 10° - 11' S. Long. 123° - 34' E.
Two 7000 ton AXIS anchored about 200 yds, off
TEAU anchorage. The commanding officer did
not believe that a torpedo attack on these
vessels feasible as it is believed that some
protection must be offered them, not to
mention the narrow channel that must be
entered to make such an attack effective.
It is regretted that more time is not allotted
to stalk these vessels as they came out.
Lat. 10° - 05' S. Long. 123° - 29' E.
Surfaced, laid course for south of TEAU.
Miles 232 - Fuel 1421.

28 June 1943.
Tade trim dive.
Surfaced.
Sighted plane - submerged.
Lat. 9° - 30.0' S. Long. 124° - 41.5' E.
Sighted two planes - submerged.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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1538 1740
B. 1538
NARRATIVE (Cont'd).
1538
Surfaced.
1730
Commenced carrying out Annex Able of operation order.
Miles 240 - Fuel 2621
29 June 1943.
0503
Submerged.
1200
Lat. 90 - 00' S. Long. 126° - 11' E.
1805
Surfaced.
Miles 113 - Fuel 2549
30 June 1943.
0500
Submerged.
1200
Lat. 90 - 01.0' S. Long. 126° - 12.5' S.
1813
Surfaced.
Miles 130 - Fuel 608
1 July 1943.
0500
Submerged.
1200
Lat. 90 - 02.0' S. Long. 126° - 15.0' E.
1810
Surfaced.
2200
Completed Annex Able of operation orders.
Miles 140° - Fuel 674
2 July 1943.
0632
Submerged commenced making submerged reconnaissance of LAUTEM, TIMOR. Shortly after submerging noticed a strong easterly set of about 2 knots, made little headway.
1200
Lat. 80 - 17' S. Long. 127° - 00' E.
1250
Sighted two merchant ships in LAUTEM anchorage distance about 6 miles, started in for an attack at 2/3 speed.
1310
Sighted escort vessel standing towards submarine pinging.
1312
When escort went to short scale pinging went to 90 feet to evade but continued approach course.
1504
Periscope' depth still about 6 miles from anchorage, observed targets had left anchorage and apparently gone west, corvette to the east making search in circle towards the north.
1530
Corvette disappeared to west apparently to join up with targets. This is the first time this command has encountered an escort that used pinging only for search. Have decided to go west to DILLI as ships might have gone there and probably there is a submarine.

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8th War Patrol
Period 18 June 1943 to 23 July 1943.

B. NARRATIVE (Cont'd).

alarm on this end of the coast. This and the presence of the current are given as reasons for failure to attack.

1810 Surfaced.
Miles 216 - Fuel 907

3 July 1943.
0432 Submerged; commenced patrol off DILLI, THOR.
0600 Sighted an AK of about 3000 tons entering "est
Pass of DILLI.
1200 Lat. 80 - 29' S. Long. 1250 - 34' E.
1642 Sighted plane on southerly course standing
in to air field which is plainly seen from sea.
1715 Sighted small (400 tons) intercoastal
freighter, on easterly course well into
the shore.
1835 Surfaced about 3 miles from DILLI. It was
hoped that the ship at anchor would get
underway and stand out, but this was not
the case. Lighters.were observed along-
side during the day, and work proceeded
during the night under flood lights. It
is curious to note that on this coast vis-
ibility is nil towards the beach and excellent
to sea due to the close proximity of the
mountains to the beach. Laid course for the
CELLENES.
Miles 160 - Fuel 1592

4 July 1943.
0453 Made Trim dive.
0509 Surfaced.
0549 Sighted plane - submerged.
0807 Surfaced.
1022 Sighted plane - submerged.
1200 Lat. 60 - 03' S. Long. 1250 - 23' E.
1342 Surfaced.
1615 Submerged, making patrol off BUTON Pass.
1815 Surfaced. Decided to stay another day at
BUTON Pass.
Miles 210 - Fuel 1317

5 July 1943.
0510 Submerged in BUTON Pass.
1200 Lat. 50 - 29' S. Long. 1230 - 09' E.
1810 Surfaced. Decided to go to west end of
TIORO Strait.
Miles.164.6 - Fuel 1978

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6 July 1943.
0510 Submerged in west end TIROI Strait.
1200 Lat. 40 - 59' S. Long. 121° - 45' E.
1810 Surfaced.
Miles 121 - Fuel 667.

7 July 1943.
0520 Submerged in TIROI Strait.
0536 Sighted vessel bearing 2280 T. Vent to
battle stations.
0544 Observed bearing changing to left. Vent
to normal approach at high speed.
0604 Target identified as on KALLA class
seaplane tender escorted by a high speed
trawler (300 tons) on its port quarter.
Formation making 16 knots. Closest range
4200 yds. with a 5000 yard torpedo run.
Did not fire. The surprising thing is
the speed of escort which passed close
to submarine making a bow wave like a DD.
0615 Resumed patrol.
1200 Lat. 50 - 00' S. Long. 121° - 47.0' E.
1830 Surfaced, decided to stay at TIROI Strait
one more day.
Miles 121.3 - Fuel 725

8 July 1943.
0517 Submerged at west end of TIROI Strait.
1200 Lat. 50 - 04' S. Long. 121° - 46' E.
1811 Surfaced, laid course for SALIER Pass.
Miles 125 - Fuel 526.

9 July 1943.
0515 Submerged at SALIER Pass and commenced
transit.
1200 Lat. 50 - 45' S. Long. 120° - 12' E.
1338 Surfaced and started patrol to westward,
inspected southern coast of CELEBES enroute.
Miles 107 - Fuel 510

10 July 1943.
0435 Made trim dive.
0442 Surfaced.
0900 Sighted plane - submerged.
1200 Lat. 60 - 09' S. Long. 116° - 24' E.
1829 Surfaced.
2007 c/c/ to return to CELEBES on 4 engines.
Miles 205 - Fuel 1206

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U.S.S. CAR - Report of 8th War Patrol.
Period 16 June 1943 to 23 July 1943

B. NARRATIVE (Cont'd).

11 July 1943.
0437 Made trim dive.
0445 Surfaced.
0606 Sighted plane - submerged.
0748 Surfaced.
0954 Submerged on radar contact.
1200 Lat. 50 - 56' S. Long. 1190 - 00' E.
1835 Surfaced.
Miles 105 - Fuel 1913

12 July 1943.
0520 Submerged patrolling LAIKANG Bay area and approaches to MATASAR.
1200 Lat. 050 - 40' S. Long. 1190 - 30' E.
1833 Surfaced, patrolled MAKASSAR south entrance.
Miles 120 - Fuel 2440

13 July 1943.
0512 Submerged patrolling LAIKANG Bay.
1200 Lat. 50 - 41' S. Long. 1190 - 32' E.
1835 Surfaced. Disappointed in results, laid course for SALIER Pass.
Miles 139 - Fuel 431.

14 July 1943.
0033 Entered SALIER Pass.
0523 Submerged patrolling SALIER Pass.
1126 Sighted unarmed coastal motor vessel (500 tons) westbound through north end of SALIER Pass and passing close aboard to Tg. LASSO. This vessel was the usual type with bridge and stack aft and one large mast in well deck with booms forward and aft. Type of construction unknown.

1156 Battle surfaced and at
1204 Opened fire at a mean range of 4000 yds with 5" 5i cal. after a short run at high speed. Target apparently had spot ready to beach himself.

1200 Lat. 50 - 35' S. Long. 1200 - 30' E.
1210 Ceased firing after target sustained 6 hits as follows; two hits in engine room which started fires, three hits amidships which opened great gaping holes in side and one which tore away top hammer. About this time target beached himself (before sinking) behind a headland (not shown on chart) at Tg. LASSO, burning moderately. Crew abandoned ship and ran up in jungle.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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U.S.S. GAR - Report of 6th War Patrol.
:  Period 13 June 1943 to 23 July 1943

B. NARRATIVE (Cont'd):

1241 Decided target total wreck and could not close much more on account of meagerness of data on chart so laid course to clear the area.
1355 A heavy black cloud of smoke appeared in direction of target accompanied by flame indicating a heavy explosion.
1425 Sighted plane - submerged.
1815 Surfaced. Decided to go to TICRO Pass.
Miles 147 - Fuel 665

15 July 1943.
0510 Submerged commenced patrol off TICRO Pass.
0650 Sighted aircraft of light bomber type patrolling.
1200 Lat. 50° - 01' S. Long. 121° - 50' E.
1812 Surfaced - laid course for Barrier.
Miles 180 - Fuel 801.

16 July 1943.
0456 Made trim dive.
0501 Surfaced.
1051 Sighted plane submerged.
1200 Lat 70° - 54' S. Long. 119° - 02' E.
1818 Surfaced, laid course for LONDON Strait.
Miles 145 - Fuel 1249

17 July 1943.
0536 Submerged, commenced passage of LONDON Strait.
1200 Lat. 30° - 39' S. Long. 115° - 50' E.
1600 Completed passage of LONDON Strait.
1830 Surfaced.
Miles 205 - Fuel 1856

18 July 1943.
0506 Made trim dive.
0515 Surfaced.
0625 Sighted aircraft - submerged.
0825 Surfaced.
1200 Lat. 120° - 33' S. Long. 114° - 53' E.
Miles 266 - Fuel 3165

19 July 1943.
0930 Sighted P.B.Y.
1200 Lat. 160° - 20' S. Long. 113° - 54' E.
Miles 257 - Fuel 3418

ENCLOSURE (A)

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20 July 1943.
0605: Submerged.
0615: Surfaced.
1200: Lat. 20° - 57' S. Long. 112° - 52' E.
2000: Commenced battery discharge.
2325: Completed battery discharge.
Miles 296 - Fuel 3835

21 July 1943.
1200: Lat. 25° - 58' S. Long. 112° - 23' E.
Miles 276 - Fuel 3380

22 July 1943.
0606: Submerged.
0615: Surfaced.
1200: Lat. 290 - 44' S. Long. 113° - 25' E.
Miles 272 - Fuel 3340

23 July 1943.
0600: Rendezvous with escort making way into Fremantle, "A.
Miles 77 - Fuel 210.

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U.S.S. CAR - Report of 8th War Patrol.
Period 18 June 1943 to 23 July 1943

C. WEATHER.

Normal for area at this season.

D. TIDAL INFORMATION.

2 July, 1943.
Made little headway submerged against 2 knot easterly current in eastern WETAR Passage while attempting to get near enough to LAUTEM to torpedo two anchored AK's.

5 July, 1943.
2.4 knot current setting 220° T. in BUTON Passage made us stand still all day submerged.

17 July, 1943.
In transitting LOMBOK Strait to southward submerged at 60 feet, current averaged 2 knots southerly set. Maximum velocity of 4 knots setting southward was noted in narrow portion of strait between NUSER BESAR and LOMBOK Island.

E. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.

July 9, 1943.
Surfaced alongside uncharted reef (hereby named QUIRK Reef) located approximately Lat. 50° - 46.01' S. Long. 120° - 0° E.
Reef was noted by marked brown discoloration of water, waves breaking on it and tide rips around it (Similar to other reefs in vicinity of SALTER Strait). Depths of water over it were not examined.

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5:0500: 8 - 33 S:500 ton AK Cano- :6 mi.:Anothor- :P :Sighted at
:7/3 :125- 34 E:flauqed (grey and :ed in :dawn comm-
: :black) well deck, :DILLI. :ing to an-
: :eng. room audiships: :chor inside
: :DILLI. Un-
: :able to at-
: :tack with
: :torpedoes
: :due to
: :barrier rf.

6. :1715: 8 - 33 S:500 ton armed traw-:About: 070 :P :Proceeded
:7/3 :125- 34 E:ler, engines and :5000 :8 :out of
: :bridge aft, small :yards: :DILLI and
: :gun forward. :headed up
: :the coast

7. :0536: 5 - 03 S:KANIKA'A class sea-:8000 :070 - :P :Sighted at
:7/7 :122- 10 E:plane tender - id- :yards:106 :dawn enter
: :dentically like phot: :16 :ing TIROO
: :ograph in ONI 14 : :St. unable
: :page 63. :to close
: :less than
: :5800 yerd
: :torpedo run
: :Zigged away
: :twice hug-
: :ging shore

8. :0536: 5 - 03 S:Engines and Bridge :8000 :070- :P :Scorted
:7/7 :122- 10 E:Aft. Escort Vessel :yards: 160 :KANIKA'A
: :One gun fwd. high : :16 :class sea-
: :foremast, stub main: :plane ten-
: :mast. :der into
: :TIROO St.
: :stationed
: :about 1000
: :yards on
: :her port
: :beam. Did
: :not echo
: :range.

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ENCLOSURE (A)

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9:1200: 5 - 03 S:500 ton, engines aft
: 7/14:120- 28 H:diesel powered coas:10000:213 to :P
: :ter. One 40' mast 'yards:260
: :forward. 2 cargo
: :booms. No guns.
:

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5: SD 0600: 6-33.5 S: 115 : 10-5 : Large : Seen first by lookout
: 7/4 : 123-51 E : : miles:2 engine : then twice by OOD. This
:

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U.S.S. GAR - Report of 8th War Patrol.
Period 18 June 1943 to 23 July 1943.

J.  ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS.

(1) See aircraft.

(2) July 2, 1943 - 1312 - While making submerged approach on two anchored vessels in LAUTEM harbor and while still about 6 miles away, new type corvette was sighted heading for us, 0 angle on the bow, in direction of the harbor. About 5 minutes after sighting him, he commenced hand "pinging" on 21 KCS at intervals of about 4 - 5 seconds sweeping around. Periscope observations showed him on a constant bearing closing us with 0 angle on the bow. About 10 minutes after he started supersonic search, he apparently picked us up as he shifted to automatic keying with his beam right on us. The "pings" were so loud they almost knocked the sound man's ear-phones off. GAR changed course in an attempt to get him to draw aft and went to 90 feet, last periscope observation showed him about 1500 yards on our port bow 0 angle on bow. Expected attack but none came as 3 minutes later he shifted back to hand keying and started sweeping. He crossed over stern fairly close, speed about 4 knots conducting supersonic search. With corvette about 5000 yards on starboard quarter came back to periscope depth and continued on in. Closer observation of harbor revealed that the ships had gone. No smoke or masts could be seen.

(3) July 3, 1943 - 1700 - 400 ton armed diesel trawler - small gun forward engine and bridge aft - stood out of DILLI harbor, passed us about 4000 yards away without seeing us.

(4) July 6, 1943 - KALIKAVA class seaplane tender entered TIORO Strait escorted by large fast trawler making 16 knots. Escort had gun forward, crows nest on foremast, engines and bridge aft - no "pings" were heard.

K.  MAJOR DEFECTS AND DANGER.

Steering gear makes excessive noise - large amounts of air accumulate in rams and main Waterbury. necessitating daily venting to reduce the noise. Apparently the system is very dirty from long continuous use causing the Waterbury Pump to be oil starved on the suction side. ENCLOSURE (A)

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U.S.S. GAR - Report of 5th War Patrol.
Period 18. June 1943 to 23 July 1943.

L.: RADIO.
Conditions were normal.

M.: RADAR.
Radar Operation was excellent.

N.: SOUND GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS.
Did not observe any unusual sound conditions.
Equipment operation was normal.

O.: DENSITY LAYERS.
Did not observe any.

P.: HEALTH, FOOD, AND CAPABILITY.
The quality, variety and preparation of food during this patrol were excellent. Ship's stores, storerooms, main galley and officer's pantry were maintained in an excellent sanitary condition.

Q.: PERSONNEL.
There were no sick days during the 5th patrol run.

R.: RATES STEADY - FUEL USED.
Fremantle; A. to area - 1349 miles.
Fremantle; A. to area - 14783 gallons.
In area 2750-miles - 24433 gallons.
Area to Fremantle, W.A. - 1794 miles.
Area to Fremantle, A. 20453 gallons.

S.: DURATION.
Days enroute to area - 6.
Days in area - 20.
Days enroute to base - 8.
Days submerged - 17.

T.: FACTORS OF ENDURANCE TRAINING.
Torpedoes - 24.
Fuel - 35168 gal.
Provisions - 30 days.
Personnel factor - 30 days.
Limiting factor this patrol was operation order.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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U.S.S. GAR - Report of 6th War Patrol.
Period 18 June 1943 to 23 July 1943.

U. REMARKS.
July 17, 1943 at 1830.
About 24 miles south of LOBOK Strait, ARC
equipment picked up RADAR signal 266 megacycles,
pulse rate frequency about 1000 cycles, signal
strength about S-2.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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5/6/A16-3
Serial No. 0329
SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX.
U.S.S. TURTLE, Flagship,
26 July 1943.

C/O-N-P-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-I
FIRST INSTRUCT TO
CC, USS GAF Report of
Eight "air Patrol dated
23 July 1943.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron Six.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: The Commander Task Force S.W.I.T.T-O.T.
The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. 34 (S3206) - Eighth Air Patrol - Jorment on.

1. The GAF is eight air patrol covered a period of thirty-four days.

2. The comparatively short period covered by this patrol comprised no real test of the GAF's material. However, the excellent performance is none the less gratifying to the Submarine Corps. The GAF is currently being given a one-week's refit by 1 July 5 in preparation for her return through the operating areas to a west coast port for Navy Yard overhaul.

3. Health during the patrol was excellent.

4. The assigned patrol area was thoroughly covered by the GAF. However, it is felt that two possible opportunities for attack were not properly exploited. The operation order provided that one day be spent reconnoitering KORRIG. On 27 June two 7000 ton AAF's were observed in the harbor. That such directions in an operation order required the Commander Officer to move on to another area instead of all-or-in him to reap the benefits of his reconnaissance is not concurred. In on 3 July an AAF was sighted in THJI and later observed to be unloading at night under flood lights. It might have been well worth while writing a day or two to attack the vessel as it left the harbor. The successful gun attack on 14 July 1943 was a successful conduct. The effectiveness of the 5" gun was amply demonstrated by the destruction of 500 ton ship with six hits. Thirty-five per cent (35%) bullets passed through all for both crew training and gun accuracy.

5. One special mission was successfully accomplished.

6. The GAF inflicted the following damage on the enemy:

SINK
1 Coastal Vessel 500 tons.

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FE24-71/A16-3
Serial 0674
CONFIDENTIAL

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. GAR Report of
Eighth War Patrol dated
23 July, 1943.

From: The Commander Task Force SEVENTY-CNE.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: The Commander SEVENTY FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Eighth War Patrol - Comment on.

1. The remarks of the Commander Submarine Squadron SIX are concurred in.

2. The Force Commander considers that poor judgement was shown in not waiting for the targets encountered as a result of reconnaissance, and that too much surface running was resorted to in areas covered by extensive air patrols. The daylight surface running on 23 June definitely endangered the successful accomplishment of a special mission, the reconnaissance for which was scheduled to, and did, commence that night. It is noted that on 2 July the GAR submerged six miles from LAUTEM forty-five minutes after sunrise to carry out a reconnaissance of that port. In view of the events which transpired subsequently it is evident that the GAR had been sighted by air patrol prior to submerging, and the corvette escort appraised of the GAR's position. Proper close reconnaissance at daylight would have revealed the presence of the two merchantmen with little chance of discovery of the submarine's presence.

3. In view of the fact that the ship attacked by gunfire was successfully beached by its crew and was not subsequently seen to be completely destroyed the GAR is credited with damaging:

1 Coastal vessel (Cunfire) - 500 tons.

A. R. McCANN.
B. L. CARR,
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy,
Flag Secretary.

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2 Via COM. 7TH FLEET
(1 "  "  "  "  )
(1 Direct VCTO)
COM 1ST FLEET
COM 2ND FLEET
COM 3RD FLEET
COM 7TH FLEET
COMSUDS 13TH FLEET
COMSUDS 2ND FLEET
COMTAKFOR-72
DIVCOLS, RON-6
COMSURON-6
S/MS 7.A.

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6.307
Reg. No. 9. 0271
Serial: 01669
Confidential
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. GAR Report of
Eighth War Patrol dated
23 July 1943.

From: The Commander Seventh Fleet.
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Eighth War Patrol - Report of.

1. Forwarded concurring with the remarks of
   Commander Task Force SEVENTY-ONE.

H. W. GRAF,
Chief of Staff.

Copy to:
VONO

COMMANDER IN CHIEF
U.S. SEVENTH FLEET
RECEIVED
11
DATE
15 AUG 1943

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16-3/A4-3
Serial # 010

U. S. S. GAR

C-O-DECLASSIFIED-A-L
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
September 13,1943.

From: Commanding Officer, U.S.S. GAR.
To: Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (Official Channels)

Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206), Report of War Patrol
number NINE (9).

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
(5) Plot of Track of Submarine.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the ninth war patrol of this vessel conducted in Makassar Strait and Celebes Sea Area during the period 8 August 1943 to 13 September 1943 is forwarded herewith.

G. LAUTRUP JR.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY Q.P. 09203
DATE 12/22

DECLASSIFIED

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U.S.S. GAR - Report of Ninth Tar Patrol

Period - 8 August 1943 to 13 September, 1943.

Operation Order - CTF 71 #22-43

(A) PROLOGUE

GAR arrived in Fremantle 23 July 1943 from 8th war patrol. Refit by U.S.S. PELLAS. Readiness for sea date 8 August 1943. Lieut. Comdr. G. L. Lautrup Jr. relieved Lieut. Comdr. P. D. Quirk as commanding officer 30 July 1943. During period 31 July to 8 August conducted deep submergence test and day and night training. Fired two (2) exercise torpedoes.

Patrol Instructions directed GAR to proceed to vicinity of Mangkalahit via Omba1 Strait reconnoitering Koepang, Timor enroute. At dark 29 August proceed to Pearl Harbor via traffic focal point south of SARGI Island and prescribed route.

(B) NARRATIVE

August 8

1127 (E) Underway

2200 (H) Completed training, exercises. Departed for patrol via Bombing Restriction Lane.

August 9

0816 (H) Submerged for trim dive.

0843 (H) Surfaced

1620 (H) Sighted U.S. Navy patrol plane (Contact #1)

1200 LAT 28-21 S LONG 113-13 E
Miles 266 Fuel 3495

August 10

0815 (H) Submerged for trim dive

0831 (H) Surfaced

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1320 (H) Submerged for training.
: 1332 (H) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 24-04S LONG 112-44E
: Miles 300 Fuel 2922
: August 11
: 0739 (H) Entered Exmouth Gulf
: 0928 (H) Moored alongside fuel barge. Received
: 7500 gals. fuel.
: 1453 (H) Underway.
: 1200 POST EXMOUTH GULF
: Miles 231 Fuel 3109
: August 12
: 0809 (H) Submerged for trim dive.
: 0830 (H) Surfaced.
: 1300 (H) Submerged.
: 1315 (H) Made battle surface. Fired 20mm guns.
: 1200 LAT 18-16S LONG 116-12E
: Miles 315 Fuel 3452
: August 13
: 0555 (H) Submerged for trim dive.
: 0607 (H) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 14-08S LONG 119-41E
: Miles 324 Fuel 3496
: August 14
: 0535 (H) Submerged.
: 1814 (H) Surfaced.
: 2030 (H) Sighted two red rockets apparently
: fired from land. Reason undetermined.
: 1200 L.T 10-59S LONG 122-18E
: Miles 162 Fuel 1274
: -2-

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15
0420 (E) Sighted small boat similar to patrol type
(Contact #1)
0445 (H) Submerged as it was impossible to avoid in bright
moonlight and still maintain position off KOPANG,
1825 (E) Surfaced
No shipping or other activity noted.
1200 LAT 10-03S LONG 123-31E
Miles 169 Fuel 1765
August 16
Passing through OmbaI Street observed partial
eclipse of moon.
0545 (H) Submerged trim dive
0624 (H) Surfaced.
0627 (H) Submerged. Cloud conditions unfavorable for
surface run.
1220 (H) Surfaced.
1259 (H) Submerged on radar contact 7 miles (Contact #2)
1809 (T) Surfaced.
1200 LAT 7-51S LONG 125-023
Miles 218 Fuel 2547
Aug ust 17
0430 (H) Submerged trim dive
0436 (E) Surfaced.
0643 (H) Submerged. Sight contact on unidentified plane
(Contact #3)
0817 (E) Surfaced.
0918 (H) Submerged on radar contact 10 miles (Contact #4)
1359 (H) Surfaced
1528 (H) Submerged. Sight contact on plane (Contact #5)
1815 (H) Surfaced

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1200 LAT 7-57S LOW 121-49E
Miles 229 Fuel 2267
August 18

: 0430 (H) Submerged trim dive
: 0444 (T) Surfaced.
   Sighted numerous sailboats during
   run of Makassar City.
  1200 LAT 5-32S LOW 116-43E
Miles 327 Fuel 3334
August 19

: 0430 (H) Submerged trim dive.
: 0442 (H) Surfaced.
: 0757 (H) Submerged.
: 1627 (H) Surfaced.
  1200 LAT 1-13S LOW 118-36E
Miles 194 Fuel 1574
August 20

: 0258 (T) Hit floating log with port propeller. (90 R.P.M. maximum speed port
   shaft. Surface speed 11 knots; submerged 4 knots)
: 0520 (H) Submerged.
: 1606 (H) Sighted smoke bearing 091° T.
: 1655 (H) Sighted freighter with Destroyer escort. (Contact #2 & #3)
   Battle Stations (Attack #1)
: 1725 (F) Fired three torpedoes.
: 1727 (E) Escort commenced depth charging.
: 1912 (H) Last depth charge.

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2150 (H) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 0-46N LONG 118-52E
: Miles 119 Fuel 553
: August 21
: Headed for patrol off Celebes coast.

: 0507 (H) Submerged.
: 1903 (H) Surfaced.
: 2150 (H) Lieutenant R. L. Pitts made complete inspection
: of port propellor. Found two blades bent.
: 1200 LAT 1-14N LONG 120-24E
: Miles 125 Fuel 847
: August 22
: Headed for Cape Mangkatlihat

: 0530 (H) Submerged in traffic lane. Unable to close coast
: with available speed.

: 1825 (H) Surfaced.
: 2100 (H) Received orders to commence return to Pearl Harbor
: August 22.
: 1200 LAT 1-40N LONG 119-49E
: Miles 105 Fuel 541
: August 23
: 0456 (H) Made trim dive.
: 0510 (H) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 2-26N LONG 121-42E
: Miles 253 Fuel 2122
: August 24
: 0452 (H) Made trim dive.
: 0503 (H) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 4-06N LONG 125-14E
: Miles 250 Fuel 2135

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0001 (H) Set clocks to zone - 9 time
: 0545 (I) Made trim.dive.
: 0604 (I) Surfaced.
: 0901 (I) Passed to operational control of Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
: 1200 LAT 6-32N LONG 127-32E
: Miles 231 Fuel 1983
: August 26
: 0515 (I) Made trim dive
: 0528 (I) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 9-27N LONG 129-48 E
: Miles 238 Fuel 1955
: August 27.
: 0500 (I) Made trim dive.
: 0509 (I) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 12-10N LONG 132-51E
: Miles 240 Fuel 1997
: August 28
: 0440 (I) Made trim dive.
: 0458 (I) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 14-04N LONG 136-22E
: Miles 240 Fuel 1953
: August 29
: 0430 (I) Made trim dive
: 0442 (I) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 15-53N LONG 139-50E
: Miles 239 Fuel 1950
: August 30
: 0400 (I) Set clocks ahead one hour to zone - 10 time.
: -6-

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0515 (K) Made trim dive.
: 0530 (K) Surfaced
: 1200 LAT 17-33N LONG 143-10E
: Miles 215 Fuel 1853
: August 31
: 0245 (K) Sighted AGRIHAN ISLAND distance 15 miles.
: 0500 (K) Made trim dive.
: 0515 (K) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 19-00N LONG 146-47E
: Miles 229 Fuel 1775
: September 1
: 0445 (K) Made trim dive
: 0455 (K) Surfaced.
: 1408 (K) Sighted plane (Contact #6) submerged.
: 1713 (K) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 20-05N LONG 150-37E
: Miles 210 Fuel 2027
: September 2
: 0428 (K) Made trim dive
: 0440 (K) Surfaced
: 0940 (K) Sighted plane (Contact #7) Submerged.
: 1118 (K) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 20-46N LONG 153-49E
: Miles 215 Fuel 1905
: September 3
: 0415 (K) Made trim dive
: 0425 (K) Surfaced
: 0900 (K) Set clocks ahead one hour to zone - 11 time
: 1200 LAT 21-43N LONG 156-56E
: Miles 198 Fuel 1959

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0505 (L) Made trim dive
: 0522 (L) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 22-32N LONG 160-50E
: Miles 203 Fuel 2010
: September 5
: 0445 (L) Made trim dive
: 0454 (L) Surfaced.
: 1031 (L) Sighted plane (Contact #8) Submerged.
: 1232 (L) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 23-32N LONG 164-15E
: Miles 174 Fuel 1905
: September 6
: 0430 (L) Made trim dive.
: 0445 (L) Surfaced.
: 1200 LAT 24-29N LONG 167-59E
: Miles 247 Fuel 3205
: September 7
: 0415 (L) Made trim dive.
: 0420 (L) Surfaced.
: 1000 (L) Set clocks ahead one hour to zone -12
: time.
: 1200 LAT 24-37N LONG 172-32E
: Miles 247 Fuel 3566
: September 8
: 0500 (M) Made trim dive
: 0510 (M) Surfaced.

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1200 LAT 24-04N LONG 177-16E
Miles 264 Fuel 3729

September 8

0000 (M) Changed time to zone + 12 time.

1200 LAT 23-24N LONG 178-09W
Miles 278 Fuel 3836

September 9

1400 (Y) Changed time to zone + 11 time.

1200 LAT 22-43N LONG 173-21W
Miles 236 Fuel 3110

September 10

1030 (X) Sighted plane distance 10 miles. Navy Patrol
PFY (Contact #9)

1800 (X) Changed time to zone + 10 time.

1200 LAT 22-11N LONG 169-21W
Miles 228 Fuel 3124

September 11

0546 (W) Made trim dive.

0620 (W) Surfaced

0830 (W) Changed time to zone + 9 1/2 time.

1200 LAT 21-41N LONG 165-17W
Miles 234 Fuel 3565

September 12

1200 LAT 21-07N LONG 161-07W
Miles 239 Fuel 3352

September 13

0730 ( ) Met escort

1000 ( ) Arrived Pearl Harbor

Miles 64 Fuel 1036

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16 August - Noted current settling southwest, drift 1 knot in Combaí Strait. Also strong current setting SE drift about 3 knots about 15 miles north of ALOR ISLAND. Off south and eastern coast of MINDANAO noted southerly current of about 1 knot.

: (E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

: (F) SHIP CONTACTS
| Time | Lat. | Types | Range | Speed | How Contacted: REMARKS |
|------|------||-------|-------||
| 0420 | 9-57S| Small| 4300 | 000-6kts.| SN & R: When first sighted |
| 15   |      | aft   |       |       | : had all appearances |
| Aug.  |      | vessel|       |       | : of patrol boat. Be- |
|      |      |       |       |       | : cause he did not at- |
|      |      |       |       |       | : tack believe he was |
|      |      |       |       |       | : not |

: 1700:0-58N : 4000 ton: : 273-9kts. : "Attacked and sank
: (H) 119-01E: AK ONI : Smoke: : him off Cepe Mangkal-
: 20 : 2080J P : sight: : ihat.
: Aug. : 30 : ed 10:
: : BANDOENG: mile :
: : MARU Class :
: 1700:0-58N : AMAGIRI : 12000:273-180 : Escorted above Maru
: (H) 119-01E: type des- : 9 kts. : Conducted six close
: 20 : : troyer : : depth charge attacks
: Aug. : : P71 ONI : : Dropped 26 charges.
: 14 :

SN - night surface sighting
P - periscope sighting
R - SJ Radar contact

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1. CONFIRM: 1. ATTACK DATA
2. U.S.S. GAR (SS206) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 1 PATROL NO. 9
3. Time 1725(H) Date August 20,1943 Lat. 0-58N Long. 119-01E

Target Data - Damage Inflicted

Description - While conducting submerged patrol about a mile and a half off CAPT MANGALIHAT sighted smoke at 1606 bearing 9900T. Visibility was unlimited with a smooth sea. Target was one 4000 ton freighter similar to BANDOENG MARU (ONI 208 J Page 130) escorted by one AMAGIRI class destroyer (ONI 14 Page 71) stationed about 700 yards on starboard quarter of target.

Ship Sunk - One 4000 ton freighter similar to BANDOENG MARU

Damage Deter-mined by - Saw torpedo hit just forward of bridge. Terrific explosion blew debris several hundred feet into the air and apparently broke target in half. Periscope observation about 30 seconds later showed after half of target degree down angle. For'ard half of target had up angle. Sound tracked torpedo to target, heard torpedo hit and observed target's propeller stop, never to be heard again. One minute after torpedo hit destroyer commenced close depth charge attack precluding further observation of target sinking.

Target Draft 15 feet Course 272 Speed 9 kts Range (at firing) 1200 yds by TDC (1400 yds by torpedo run time)

OWN SHIP DATA

Speed 2.3 kts CQurs: 000 Depth 62 ft. Angle 0 (at firing)

Fire Control and Torpedo Data

Type attack - Attack was conducted at periscope depth. Bearing of smoke was almost steady so headed for smoke. Target came over horizon with zero angle on the bow. Headed up targets track. At 6000 yards sound picked up targets propeller and obtained turn count of 156 RPM. At 5000 yds escort commenced echo ranging on 18 kcs. Target remained on steady course throughout the approach. At 5000 yards with angle on bow 5 starboard commenced swinging left to 000 to obtain 90 starboard track for a straight stern shot. Due to damaged port propeller unable to make more than

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4 knots. At 2000 yards escort obtained several echos from GAR but apparentl thought they were beach reflections for soon after he very obligingly turned left and commenced crossing astern of target to disengaged side. Several minutes later fired three torpedo spread from storn tubes with below listed results and date.

Truces Pired - No. 7
Track Angle 845
Gyro Angle 179-40
Depth Set 13'
Power: High
Hit or Miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 25158
Mar: Exploder 6-1
Serial No. 10515
Actuation Set C2d:
" Actual C
Mark Warhead 16
Serial No. 2332
Explosive Tpx.
Firing Interval -
* Type Spread
Po: t of aim
Sea Condition - Calm
Overhaul Activity - PELLAS

REMARKS - * Point of aim spread applied by periscope - first torpedo at MOT, second just ahead of bow, third just aft of stern. First torpedo hit target after running 55 sec. Second torpedo prematured at 18 seconds. Third torpedo missed astern. Mark 3 Mod 1 TDC Used with gyro setters following in automatic. Exploders had been completely rewired by PETAS in accordance with latest instructions from BUORD.

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1. MINES
No data

: 2. ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND VISION TACTICS
August 17 - Forced down three times by airplanes just north of the barrier on north coast of Alor Island.
August 20 - After sinking 4000 ton Maru off Cape Mangkalahi escorting MAGIRI type destroyer commenced close depth charge attack about two minutes after G.R fired torpedoes. He was aided by one premature and the torpedo wakes on a smooth sea. Destroyer used echo ranging on 18kts to locate G.R, speeded up for attack ceased echo ranging and last run was made entirely by echo ranging shifting to short scale during latter part. His first pattern consisted of 8 normal size depth charges dro jad at equal intervals. These exploded close aboard but slightly above G.R who was passing 70 feet. Each of five depth charge attacks thereafter consisted of about four charges set deep but G.R at 200-225 feet was beneath them. Depth charging lasted almost two hours. Charges seemed to be 300 pounders. Sound conditions were so good that JK operator could hear depth charges hit the water. Interval on last five attacks between time charges hit the water and time each exploded was 12-14 seconds. G.R evaded at silent speed keeping destroyer on our quarter. Inability to use bursts of speed due to bent port screw to clear depth charged area while destroyer was sinking up false echoes from depth charge disturbance was keenly felt.

: 3. MAJOR DEFECTS & DAMAGE
1. Two blades of port propellor bent by floating log. Maximum surface speed eleven (11) knots. Submerged four (4) knots.
2. "SD" Radar interferers considerably with radio reception during surface day cruising.

: 4. RADIO
Reception normal. No Japanese interference. SD radar interference bad during day.
21 August - transmitted message on 8470 ko, after 4235 failed, to VIXO. From Celebes Sea. VIXO received it solid first time except for one group.

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6 September - Cleared message to NPM on 8470 kcs in a minute and a half.

Depth charge attack jarred TBL-5 transmitter overload relay switch out of adjustment.

(II) RADAR

"5J" Radar excellent. As result of high air humidity caused by air conditioning being out of commission during depth charge attack blew 6" ampere fuse in 5J Radar.

"5D" Radar functioned normally. Interferes considerably with radio reception during surface day cruising.

(N) SOUND GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS

Sound conditions excellent in Cape Mangkalihat area. Picked up 4000 ton Maru's screws at about 6000 yd range and obtained turn count on his screws at about 2500 yards. Escort obtained several echoes from GAR at about 2000 yards range but did not follow them up probably due to beach background. After each of six close depth charge attacks, destroyer had no trouble in regaining contact both by listening and by echo ranging on 18kcs.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS

Bathymetrograph indicated a slight (20) positive temperature gradient from surface to 250 feet but no density layer was found. In the MAKASSAR STRAIT Area.

(F) HEALTH, FOOD AND EATABILITY

The following oases were admitted to the sick list

| DIAGNOSIS | SICK DAYS |
|||
| SPRAIN, Muscular, Lumbar. | 2 |
| CONTUSION, Right Heel. | 12 |
| DU (PLUMPITY) | 2 |
| GASTRO-ENTERTITIS, Acute | 3 |

The general health of the crew was excellent. There were no food nor sanitation problems. There were no venereal cases reported.

Fresh frozen foods would be appreciated.

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1. During close two hour depth charge attack by destroyer on August 20 all officers and crew conducted themselves very coolly and in the best traditions of the service despite the fact a large percentage of both had never been depth charged before

On the long trip home great interest was shown by all hands in learning the boat to qualify in submarines. Daily instruction periods were held by officers and leading petty officers. 14 new men qualified this patrol.

Daily instruction periods were held in all gangs during which the instruction books and blue prints for their equipment were studied, circuits traced out etc. Short blinker drill was held daily for all deck ratings. Seven advancements in rating were effected this patrol.

A home made attack teacher was rigged up in the conning tower with miniature ship models of merchantmen and warships used as targets. An attack teacher plot using Japanese zigzag plans was run by an officer and a talker in the control room. Relative bearings, range and angle on bow were telephoned just prior to each observation to recorder in coming tower who set-up the model for angle on the bow and on each periscope observation called out bearing and range to approach party. Approach officer estimated angle on bow of miniature target through sextant telescope, and maneuvered submarine into firing position. Attack teacher plot plotted submarines changing course and speed and on a minutes advance notice could send up a very accurate set-up. Two approaches were conducted daily. Commanding Officer made an approach every other day with regular approach party at their battle stations. Commanding Officer then acted as instructor for the other officers making their approaches. Jobs were rotated on each approach. All officers received valuable training in making approaches operating the TDC, running conning tower plot and getting a picture of the whole problem by running the attack teacher plot where they positioned the submarine with respect to various zigzag plans already plotted and observed how other officers maneuvered the submarine into an attack position.

More models of freighters and tankers are desired.

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(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED
(Base, Fremantle, W.A. to Area 1769 mi. 19513 gals.)
(In area 1317 mi. 11663 gals.)
(Area to Pearl Harbor 5182 mi. 56112 gals.)

(S) DURATION
(Days enroute to area 7.)
(Days in area 7.)
(Days enroute to base 23.)
(Days submerged 6.)

(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE RATING
(Torpedoes - FUEL - PROVISIONS - PERSONNEL FACTOR
21 15,047 gals. 15 days 20 days
Limiting factor this petrol: Operation order revised because of damage to port propeller.

(U) REMARKS
(a) Photographs taken - Five (5) periscope exposures of KOPING ERROR.
(b) Damage sustained during depth charge attack - 20 August -
1. Stern planes' twice temporarily put out of commission in power due to clutch disengaging in aft.torp. room, clutch finally leshed in place.
2. Brass nipple in air conditioning S.W. circulating line blew out necessitating securing air conditioning completely. Nipple was badly corroded.
3. Forward TBT flooded out - 250 feet.
4. Fuel oil and salt water ran onto deck of after battery from vent in compensating water line which was jarred open by shock.
5. SJ radar mechanical bearing indicator jarred 8 degrees out of alignment.
6. Four main motor brush holder springs knocked out on hatch.
7. One torpedo securing strap broken.
8. QC & JK sound motor generator starting relays tripped out after each shock.

-17-

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9. Forward 16" depth gauge erratic.
10. Usual machinery holding down bolts loosened.

NOTE: New Bathythermograph stood up very well under shock.

(C) Eclipse of the moon - August 15 - In Omai Strait, Let-8-28S Long. 125-00E observed eclipse of moon. About 0300 0.8 of moon's disc was obscured by the earth. Eclipse commenced about 0140 and ceased about 0500.

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1. The Commander Submarine Division ONE TWENTY ONE.
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.
In: (1) The Commander Submarine Squadron TWELVE.
       (2) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
       (3) The Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of Ninth War Patrol - Comments on.

1. The GAR's ninth War Patrol extended over a period of forty-three days out of which only seven wore spent in the area. This short period in the area was occasioned by orders to terminate the patrol due to a badly damaged propellor which had been hit by a submerged log on 20 August.

2. Later on the same day (20 August) the GAR made the only northwesterly contact on her short patrol. As is usually the case the target, a 4,000 ton freighter with single destroyer, was picked up while the GAR was conducting a close in patrol within a mile and one-half of the beach. In this connection it is well worth noting that just before firing the escort obtained several echo ranges on the GAR but evidently believed them to be beach reflections since he did nothing about it and in fact turned away.

3. The attack itself was conducted in a cool deliberate manner and the position attained and fire control data used was excellent. Three torpedoes were fired for a hit, a miss and a premature. The one hit evidently woke the target's back and although she was not soon to sink due to prompt counter action, her condition when last seen leaves no doubt as to the ultimate result.

4. This was the first and last contact made by the GAR and two days later she received orders to return to port. The propellor when inspected showed two bent blades which reduced surface speed to 11 knots and submerged speed to 4 knots.

5. The material condition of the GAR was good with exception of the damaged propellor and the health and morale of the crew excellent.

6. It is felt that the Commanding Officer, officers and crew are to be congratulated for an excellent though unfortunately short patrol and should be credited with having inflicted the following damage on the enemy:

SUNK

1 (BANDONG M.RU type) AK = 4,000 tons
R.H. PEACHER

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FC5-12/A16-3/FB5-121  SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWELVE
Serial 065
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
18 September 1943.

Confidential
Second endorsement to
A16-3/A4-3 Serial 010
of Sept. 13, 1943.

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

Subject:  U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of Ninth War Patrol.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks made by the Commander
Submarine Division 123.

2. The Squadron Commander congratulates the Commanding Officer,
Officers and Crew of the GAR for the sinking of a 4,000 ton AK.

J. B. GRIGGS.

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1-12/10/A16-3(5)/(16) SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
Serial 01290
CONFIDENTIAL
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
GAR Report of Ninth
War Patrol.
CONSUBESPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 251
U.S.S. GAR - NINTH WAR PATROL.
From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of Ninth War Patrol, (8 August to 13 September 1943).

1. The GAR's ninth patrol was spent in an area under the operational control of Commander Task Force Seventy-One, and enroute Pearl Harbor.

2. Shortly after entering the area the GAR hit a log at night and damaged the port propeller. This restricted the use of the port propeller to a very slow speed, and handicapped the efficiency of the patrol.

3. In spite of damage to his propeller the GAR was able to conduct a successful attack on an escorted freighter, sinking it.

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

5. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers, and crew for this patrol in which the following damage was inflicted upon the enemy:

SUNK
1 - Freighter (BANBOENG MARU class) - 4,000 tons

6. The above damage was inflicted in the operational area under control of Commander Task Force Seventy-One, who is requested to assume credit accordingly.

C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

Distribution and authentication on following page.

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12/10/16-3(5)/(16) SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
Serial 01290
CONFIDENTIAL
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
GAR Report of Ninth
War Patrol.
CONSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 251
U.S.S. GAR - NINTH WAR PATROL.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of Ninth War Patrol,
(8 August to 13 September 1943).

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete Reports)
Cominch (5)
VCNO (5)
Cincpac (6)
Intel. Cen. Pac,
Ocean Areas (1)
Serforpac
(Adv.Base Plan,Unit (1)
Cinclant (2)
Comsubslant (8)
S/M School, NL (2)
Comsopac (2)
Comsowespac (1)
Ccnsubsowespac (2)
CIT 72 (2)
CIT 16 (1)
Comsubspac (18)
SUBAD, MI (2)
ComsubspacSubordcom (2)
All Squadron and Div.
Commanders, Subspac (2)
U.S.S. GAR (1)
(Endorsements only:)
All Submarines, Subspac (1)

H.C. LAWVER,
Flag Secretary.

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FE24-71/S85
Serial: 0664
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CSS-6 1tr FC5-6/585
serial 0335 of 7-26-43.
CONFIDENTIAL.

From: Commander Submarines SEVENTH FLEET.
To: Commander SEVENTH FLEET.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Photographs taken on Ninth War Patrol - forwarding of.
1. Forwarded.

J. M. WILL,
Acting Chief of Staff.

RECEIVED
4 AUG 1943
COMMANDER SOUTHWEST
PACIFIC FORCE

00894

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16 December, 1943:
1300 (V) Departed: E-arl Harbor for patrol in 22-23 area in accordance with Submarine Operation Order.

17-20 December, 1943:
Shrouded:
2285

— page 177 —
30 December, 1943:
0546(I) : 1st tri.dive.
1540(K) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 3)
1915(K) : surfaced.

31 December, 1943:
0500(K) : 1st tri.dive.
0924(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 4)
1106(K) : surfaced.
1245(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 5)
1353(K) : surfaced.

1 January, 1944:
0525(K) : 1st tri.dive.
1039(K) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 6)
1242(I) : surfaced.

2 January, 1944:
0557(K) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 7)
1300(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 8)

4 January, 1944:
0451(I) : 1st tri.dive.
1005(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 9)
1103(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 10)

5 January, 1944:
0505(I) : 1st tri.dive.
0645(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 11)
0000(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 12)
1330(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 13)
1300(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 14)

6 January, 1944:
0100(I) : 1st torpedo area.
0512(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 15)
1550(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 16)

7 January, 1944:
0510(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 17)
1320(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 18)
1902(I) : 1st sub.rig. on plane sighting. (F... 0.21.07 19)

- 2 -

— page 179 —
17 January, 1944:
1336(I) Sighted lane. (Flt. CMT. 14)
1566(I) Surfaced.

: 18 January, 1944:
0516(I) Submerged.
0738(I) Sighted masts of ship. (Flt. CMT. 21, 22)
1035(I) Sighted net vessel. (Flt. CMT. 9)
1905(I) Surfaced.

: 19 January, 1944:
0410(I) Radar contact on small ship circling off hero
    entrance. (Flt. CMT. 10). Ran around ship.
0515(I) Submerged.
1330(I) Sighted net vessel. (Flt. CMT. 11)
1555(I) Surfaced.

: 20 January, 1944:
0456(I) Radar contact on small ship. (Flt. CMT. 12).
    Ran around.
0524(I) Submerged.
0706(I) Sighted s. oke which devolved into two ships with
    one escort. (Flt. CMT. 13, 14 and 15)
    (Flt. CMT. 1)
0629(I) Got two hits in larger ship which immediately
    started settling by the stern.
0631(I) Escort commenced depth charge attack.
    Got close to evaded rearm. by second target and
    subsequently got clear.
1017(I) Last depth charges.
1115(I) Lost escort on sound.
1615(I) Periscope depth - all clear.
1635(I) Sighted plane. (Flt. CMT. 15)
1445(I) Surfaced.

: 21 January, 1944:
0525(I) Submerged.
142(I) Surfaced.

: 22 January, 1944:
0524(I) Submerged.
1615(I) Sighted s. oke on convoy. (Flt. CMT. 16, 17, 18
    end 19)
1910(I) Surfaced.
2220(I) Contacted and around.
2306(I) Fire. bow tubes.
2311(I) Fire stern tubes and pulled out. Escort
    following.
2313(I) First target observed to break in two and sink.
2320(I) Escort gave up chase.
    Retired to westward to attack relief on surf. co.
    Because of heavy roll relative on the tubes
    forward end two aft.

— page 181 —
1 February, 1944:
0512(I) made trim dive.

: 2 February, 1944:
0454(I) made trim dive.

: 3 February, 1944:
0547(K) made trim dive.

: 4 February, 1944:
0541(K) made trim dive.

: 5 February, 1944:
0515(K) made trim dive.

: 6 February, 1944:
0556(L) made trim dive.

: 7 February, 1944:
0539(L) made trim dive.
1557(L) Submerged on plane sighting. (I.L.C. CT 17)
1635(L) Surfaced.

& February, 1944:
NO comment.

9 February, 1944:
NO comment.

9 February, 1944:
0718(Y) Sighted definite periscope with wake.
0930(Y) Arrived I.W.A.

— page 189 —
1. Convoy of two freighter steamer in line of bearing with escort patrol, alternate flanks.
   - Ship "B" - similar to S.S. I.R.U page 161 ON-20-5J, on convoy's right.
   - Ship "B" - similar to KISO I.R.U page 131 ON-20-5J, on convoy's left.
   - Escort - similar to new SUBCLASS. No. 51 page 320 Jane's Fighting Ships 1942. Fired on 20 Kcs.
   - Contact - sighted smoke through periscope while submerged east of ANGUI. ISL.
   - Visibility - Unlit, overcast sky, slate gray sea with sli...t chop.

SHIPS SINK: Ship "B" - One AK, 7210 gross tonnage.

DANGER AFTER ITED BY:
1. Heard two loud torpedo hits after 64 second run spread 6 seconds apart (firing interval.) which checks closely with TDC torpedo run. Periscope observation of target 30 seconds after torpedoes hit slowed target sinking by the stern with a close pouring out of her ensigns section. Possible collision with second target forced us to do deep end this was followed i medately by close fourth charge attacks precluding further periscope observations. Thirty minutes after firing when depth charge attacks had ceased, comm. tower personnel and sound (JN 6 JX) heard definite and distinct cracklings and rumbles of ship breaking up. In view of definite enl. down by the stern 30 seconds after two torpedo hits and subsequent observation on sound gear it is believed target sank.

TARGET DRAFT G'-10' (in ballast) 30NSE 0020T SAND 9 RACE 1100 YDS

ON THE D.T.

SPEED 2.5 COURSE 0600T DHT 64 feat. G'GL 10'Dive(at firing)

FIRST CONTROL - 2 FORWARD D.T.

TYPE ATTACK:
"While conducting submerged patrol off IGUOR ISLAND sighted smoke bearing 1700T. Raided for smoke.
"Then masts and funnel of freighter, ship "B", came into view, commenced submerged approach. Second

— page 190 —
1. ATTACK D.T.A. (CONTINUED)

ATTACK D.T.A.:
freighter, ship "B" sighted abreast of first, both
zig-zagging simultaneously in line of bearing. At
9000 yds. sound picked up pinging on 20 tons which
came from new S.S.C.S.R escort patrol. Alternate
flanks of convoy. Idea zigs of convoy placed us
first on the track, then 4000 to 7000 yds off the
track. Closed track on normal approach course at
high speed. "Ith escort pinging on our sterboard
bear got set-up to fire straight bow shots at near
freighter, ship "B", but zig toward prior to firing
placed us on his track range 3200 yds. Ran
out for straight stern shot on this target (putting
us in middle of convoy), and planned to fire 3 bow
tubes afterward at other freighter, ship "A", just
a few seconds before target, ship "B" came on the
firing bearing, convoy zigged right, placing us 100
on his sterboard bow about 100 yards off his track
range about 700 yds. Shifted set-up to bow tubes on
other freighter, ship "A", swung for straight bow
shot and two minutes after this zig fired 3 torpedoes
at ship "A" with bolt: listed results. In meantime
original target, ship "B" loomed so close over our
stern that bow completely filled field of
periscope in low power. In answering to avoid
being rammed by this follow issued seeing 2 torpedoes
hit target, but there was no mistaking herring those
torpedo warheads explode.

— page 192 —
1. U.S.S. G.R. JARED - 11-CK J2 F.HOL 30.10
TIE 2306(I) D.T. 22 January, 1943 L.T. 30-06'1
ING. 1340-39'1

TARGET DETACHMENT: Convoy of three merchant vessels - it's one escort.
Ship "A" - Similar to U.S.S. JARED - age 44 ON 206-J.
Ship "B" - Similar to U.S.S. JARED - age 61 ON 206-J.
Ship "C" - Unidentified 5000 tonner.
Escort - Similar to, but newer looking ship than submarine chaser. 1 page 320 Dene's Fighting Ships 1942, but with about 3 inch gun forward, sercchlight just ebert bridge, relaxed bow, neat raked flush deck. Sloaked black when he speeded up. Lasts of convoy contacted through periscope at sunset while submerged.
Visibility - about 7000 yds. for sighting a large ship. Might was dark, no moon, with spotty light horizon.

SHIPS SURF: Ship "A" - One A, 9310 gross tonnage.
SHIPS GND: Ship "B" - One A, 5167 gross tonnage.
Ship "C" - One unidentified vessel whose ship or 3rd radar appeared about same size as U.S.S. JARED - estimated 5000 gross tonnage.

DANGER INNOCENT BY: Ship "A" was seen by the U.S.S. JARED, escorted in the crowd's nest to suddenly break into three pieces. The center superstructure section went down immediately, the stern sank soon after with rudder entirely out of the water, while the bow pointed 500 yards and remained flat. For a short time with a gall of black smoke hanging over it. The stated afterwards that he was amazed such a large ship could break into pieces and sink so quickly. 5th Radar reported easily; he had a disempered prior to re. ort from the bridge that the big one (ship "A") had sunk. For se short time S.S. JARED wrecked from ship "A", and also a good sized ship of his bow floating. His ship was fired at within first three bow tubes received two hits heard through the hull and felt on the depth charges. He was also unable to get for a salvo of four more torpedoes from the stern tubes. From the sudden way in which this big fellow sank he must have received at least one of these four stern torpedoes. Number of explosions were heard through the hull and felt on the bridge at about the time these torpedoes should have hit, but just at this time the escort let go with 4 Y-gun shots, followed by a gunshot confusing the issue.

— page 193 —
1. TIGHT DRAFT 24 feet COURSE 0020 T. 9kts 2600 rds.
: 2. TIGHT DRAFT 20 feet COURSE 0020 S. 9kts 3000 rds.
: 3. TIGHT DRAFT 20 feet 3 RRS 0020 S. 9kts 2700 rds.

ORIGINAL DATA:

: 1. STERN 6.6kts COURSE 1320T 2T SURF 2 SURF

— page 201 —
10
: 55 S
: 167
: 6
: HIGH
: 155
: NO
: 14-3A
: 39336
: 6-1A
: 214
: CONTACT
: DO
: 16
: 1696
: IPK
: 8
: NONE
: TORPEDO
: SERIAL NO.
: MK. EXPLOSIVE
: SERIAL NO.
: SUBJECT

— page 206 —
1 RADAR (CO) ATTENDED

CUO detector installed is working properly. The only radar emissions ever picked up on it were submarine SD radar emissions in FALCON area, and our own SOACER in area. This shows only one of the three bands in operation.

(2) SOUND CHART - SOUND CONTROLS

Sound conditions were generally good above the temperature gradients and poor below. On 24 January conditions were once tonally fine. The sound operator picked up the convoy's scores at 9000 yards.

(3) DESTINATION LETTERS.

The following is a list of temperature gradients experienced in an around the FALU area. All gradients were negative. It is possible that some of the gradients may be greater as their lower limit was not reached.

A 6 degree negative temperature gradient effectively aided us in evading the attacking SUBLASS using supersonic echo ranging equipment.

There were no temperature gradient about 150 miles south of FALU sound conditions were excellent, scores and jings of convoy being heard all out 10,000 yards.

| DATE  | RADAR  | L.T. | LONG. | DIST. |
|-------||------|-------||
| 6 Jan. 1944 | 3 | 7-40N | 134-15E | 210 - 245 |
| 7 Jan. 1944 | 0 | 7-40N | 134-15E | 137-200 |
| 8 Jan. 1944 | 11.6 | 7-30N | 134-05E | 21. - 245 |
| 9 Jan. 1944 | 5.6 | 6-10N | 133-52E | 247 - 295 |
| 10 Jan. 1944 | 3.6 | 6-50N | 134-15E | 211 - 225 |
| 14 Jan. 1944 | 4 | 8.00N | 131-30E | 192 - 225 |
| 16 Jan. 1944 | 7.2 | 6-02N | 132-58E | 154 - 200 |
| 18 Jan. 1944 | 5.6 | 7-30N | 134-18E | 187 - 220 |
| 19 Jan. 1944 | 5.5 | 7-26N | 134-12E | 173 - 210 |
| 20 Jan. 1944 | 5.0 | 6-42N | 134-08E | 205 - 230 |
| 27 Jan. 1944 | 10.0 | 7-22N | 133-35E | 100 - 210 |
| 26 Jan. 1944 | 6.0 | 5-00N | 133-42E | 167 - 205 |
| 29 Jan. 1944 | 6 | 7-07N | 133-56E | 190 - 205 |

It was necessary to flood in one thousand pounds per degree of gradient in order to get through the above density layers.

— page 209 —
1. The Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-ONE.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, Subordinate Command.
       (2) Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
       (3) Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Report of Tenth War Patrol.

1. The GAR's Tenth War Patrol was of fifty-five days duration. Twenty-three days were spent in the patrol area in the vicinity of Palau. Patrol was terminated in accordance with provisions of the operation order.

2. Five contacts were made on ships or groups of ships that were suitable torpedo targets. One ship entered Palau out of range of the GAR. One convoy passed outside of range in the early afternoon. Contact was lost and could not be regained during the night search which followed. Attacks were made on the other three groups of ships contacted. It is noted that all the convoy contacts were made south of Palau. The close patrol off the harbor was ineffective.

3. The attacks were aggressively made, carefully planned and skillfully executed. Each attack was successful in sinking or damaging each ship at which torpedoes were fired. This indicates an exceptionally well trained fire control party, the use of proper torpedo spreads, and excellent torpedo performance.

4. The GAR is in very good material condition and will be refitted in the normal period. There were many casualties on patrol, most of which were not serious, but were due primarily to overhaulting personnel. The conditions causing failure could not be discovered until the failures occurred.

— page 210 —
5. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew of the GAR are congratulated on a very aggressive and successful patrol. It is recommended that this ship be credited with the following damage to the enemy:

S-U-N-K
1 - Freighter (SEIWA MARU class) 7,210 tons.
1 - Transport (KINRYU MARU class) 8,310 tons.
1 - Unidentified Ship 5,000 tons.
Total 21,520 tons.

D-A-I-A-G-E-D
1 - Transport (HARBIN MARU class) 5,167 tons.
1 - Unidentified Ship 5,000 tons.
Total 10,167 tons.

Copy to:
CO, GAR.

— page 211 —
15 February 1944.

COMMANDER SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
SUBDOMINATE COMMAND, NAVY NO 1504

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

Serial 034

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

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. GAR Report of
Tenth War Patrol.

From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet,
Subordinate Command.

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

Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Report of Tenth War Patrol.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks made in the
first endorsement.

2. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew of the
GAR are congratulated upon the heavy damage inflicted on the enemy.

Copy to:
CSD-61.
CO, GAR.

— page 213 —
1d
FF12-10/A16-3(15)/(16) SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
Serial 0369
CONFIDENTIAL
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
18 February 1944

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
GAR Report of
Tenth War Patrol.
CONSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 365
U.S.S. GAR - TENTH WAR PATROL.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of Tenth War Patrol.
(16 December 1943 to 9 February 1944).

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete Reports)
Cominch (5)
CNO (5)
Cinopac (6)
Intel.Cen.Pac.Ocean Areas(1)
Comservpac
(Adv. Base Plan. Unit) (1)
Cinclant (2)
Comsubsplant (8)
S/M School, NL (2)
Comsopac (2)
Comsowespac (1)
Comsubsowespac (2)
CTF 72 (2)
Connorpac (1)
Comsubspac (40)
SUBAD, MI (2)
ComsubspacSubordcom (3)
All Squadron and Division
Commanders, Subspace (2)
Comsubstrainpac (2)
All Submarines, Subspace (1)

J. A. WOODRUFF, Jr.,
Flag Secretary.

— page 214 —
21 April 1944.

From: The Commanding Officer, U.S.S. G.R.
To: The Commander-in-Cief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Division SEAFORD.
       (2) The Commander Submarine Squadron SEAFORD.
       (3) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
       (4) The Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. G.R. (SS 206) - Report of War Patrol Number ELEVEN.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
       (3) Track Charts.
       (C) Plot of Torpedo Attack.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the SEAFORD war patrol of this vessel conducted in the PALAU area during the period 3 March 1944 to 21 April 1944, is forwarded here with.

G. : LAUTRUP, Jr.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C

BY: OP-0982C DATE: 21 April 1944

DECLASSIFIED

FILMED

73096

— page 215 —
1944: 3 March, 1944: 1500 (Y)
: 1944: 4 March, 1944: 5 March, 1944: 1605 (T)
: 1944: 6 March, 1944: 2200 (L)
: 1944: 7 March, 1944: 1330 (L)
: 1944: 8 March, 1944: 9 March, 1944: 0200 (T)
: 1944: 10 March, 1944: 1102 (L)
: 1944: 1806 (L)

(8)

— page 216 —
11 March, 1944:
ace daily trim dive. Exercised control party.
Submerged on plane sighting. (Flank contact 2.)
Surface.

: 12 March, 1944:
ace daily trim dive. Exercised control party.
Submerged on plane sighting. (Flank contact 3.)
Surface.

: 13 March, 1944:
ace daily trim dive. Exercised control party.
Submerged on plane sighting. (Flank contact 3.)
Surface.

: 14 March, 1944:
ace daily trim dive.
To execute counter-flooding patrol.
B. List of all vessels in area. Total
of 12 ships.

— page 217 —
16 March, 1944: (Cont'd)
1000(I)    Sunfaced.

19 March, 1944:
0422(H)    Submerged.
0712(H)    Sighted ship (INT CONT. 2). Unable to
    close at high speed. Lowest range 9,000
    yds. Ship was bailing reef and was difficult
    to see against Island background.
0730(H)    Sighted patrol vessel off
    (STATION CONT. 3).
0751(H)    Sighted plane. (STATION CONT. 5)
1110(H)    Sighted 4 planes circling over
    (STATION CONT. 7).
1001(H)    Sunfaced.

20 March, 1944:
0452(H)    Submerged on sighting plane. (STATION
    CONT. 6).
1717(H)    Sunfaced.

21 March, 1944:
0417(H)    Submerged.
1230(H)    Aircraft control party.
1740(H)    Sunfaced.

22 March, 1944:
0407(H)    Submerged.
0617(H)    Sighted planes over BATTLEFLEET ISL.
    (STATION CONT. 9).
1207(H)    Sighted small destroyer approaching from
    direction of (STATION CONT. 55). (STATION
    CONT. 1).
1213(H)    ID commenced turn toward us at slow speed
    listening. Sound conditions excellent.
1214(H)    'ent coast, continued evasive tactics.
1310(H)    Returned to periscope depth.
1313(H)    Depth charge 1.
1314(H)    Depth charge 2. Sea-equal uncertain of his
    contact.
1010(H)    Sunfaced.

23 March, 1944:
0400(H)    Submerged.
1754(H)    Sunfaced.

24 March, 1944:
0422(H)    Submerged.
1718(H)    Sunfaced.

25 March, 1944:
0409(H)    Submerged.
0720(H)    Sighted plane. (STATION CONT. 10)

— page 218 —
25 March, 1944: (Cont'd)
0:35(T)
13:40(T)
13:41(T)
13:45(T)
14:20(T)
14:25(T)
14:27(T)
14:26(T)
14:30(T)
14:56(T)
15:35(T)
17:57(T)

26 March, 1944:
0:14(T)
0:51(T)
0:21(T)
0:40(T)
1006(T)
1121(T)
1151(T)
1257(T)
1423(T)
1455(T)
1759(T)

Submerged.
Sighted smoke. Commenced closing on normal approach course.
Plane sighted.
Smoke developed into ship hull down.
(PLAN CONT. 6).
Sighted 3 planes. (PLAN CONT. 13).
Discontinued approach, closest range 10,000
T.S.
Lost sight of smoke.
Sighted plane. (PLAN CONT. 14)
Sighted plane. (PLAN CONT. 15)
Sighted 3 planes. (PLAN CONT. 16)
Sighted 5 planes. (PLAN CONT. 17)
Sighted 6 planes. (PLAN CONT. 18)
Surfaced.

— page 219 —
27 March, 1944:
0414 (E) Submerged.
1045 (E) Sighted plane. (PLAN COLT 19)
1503 (E) Sighted plane. (PLAN COLT 20)
1755 (E) Surfaced. On surfacing sighted several lights on southern end of 2.3M.U.P. J.L.D.

: 25 March, 1944:
0407 (E) Submerged.
0050 (E) Sighted large SMTPAN. (SLIP COLT 21)
1130 (E) Lost sight of SMTPAN.
1753 (E) Surfaced.

: 29 March, 1944:
0405 (E) Submerged.
0739 (E) Sighted plane. (PLAN COLT 21)
1508 (E) Sighted 4 planes. (PLAN COLT 22)
1550 (E) Sighted plane. (PLAN COLT 23)
1804 (E) Surfaced.
2033 (E) Sighted squadron of planes with running lights burning. (PLAN COLT 24) Planes were landing on FLEET ISLAND.

: 30 March, 1944:
0100 (E) On station for lifeguard duty.
0415 (E) Sighted large twin engine bomber heading east which crossed one mile astern. Turning into burning. (PLAN COLT 25)
0519 (E) Submerged on sighting six planes of combatful incident closing rapidly, Distance four miles.
0542 (E) Surfaced.
0730 (E) Received word of two en route south of IGUAN ISLAND.
1042 (E) Rescued Ensign F. E. H. H. 2C, and F. H. 2C, and been killed by machine gun fire and went down with plane.
1110 (E) Received word to stand-by for emergency landing.
1112 (E) Sighted plane approaching leaving a heavy trail of black smoke.
1116 (E) Plane made crash landing 1000 "C's. on starboard beam

— page 220 —
30 March, 1944: (cont'd)
1435 (N) They were worse. Observed what a parade to be reef 50 yds. oroad on starboard bow.
1436 (N) Rescued Insign. J. J. ASHBY an cleared out at flank's speed.
1500 (N) Received word of pilot down soundness of FULFILL ISLAND.
1530 (N) Rescued Insign. J. J. GULF IS.
2220 (N) Transmitted G. S. Seriel 3.

31 March, 1944:
0100 (N) On station for second day of life-guard.
0340 (N) Late trial dive.
0354 (N) Surface.
0535 (N) Sighted plane. (FLAG 30 2.25). (Morning search plane from FULFILL, passed close aboard but evidently didn't see us.
0700 (N) Received word of plane down to the north of us.
0745 (N) Observed 2H-0 attack of circling over an in water.
0746 (N) Fighters closed in and shot down 2H-0.
0800 (N) Rescued Insign. J. J. BARRETT. His radioman and gunner both went down with plane.
0810 (N) Received word of pilot down half mile off entrance to 2H-0. Flight rapidly for beach. After careful consideration of reefs and currents in close roving of an in it was decided that to attack the rescue would jeopardize the safety of the ship. The pilot was rescued later by an S.O.O.
0845 (N) Received word of plane down southeast of 2H-0.
0930 (N) Rescued Insign. J. J. BARRETT. and SCOTT, T. L., 2C-20.
1100 (N) Sighted plane over FULFILL ISLAND. trailing heavy blasts smoke. Rescued her.
1102 (N) Plane sighted us and made in our direction.
1105 (N) Plane came crashing land. COWERS, on starboard bow.
1110 (N) Rescued lieutenant T. J. DURANT.
2020 (N) Transmitted G. S. Seriel 4.

NOTE:
In view of the past two days of life-guard
cut operations the following reconnaissance are submitted
in hopes of scouting out future operations of a similar
nature:

1. ... submarine doing this time or not should
be equipped with a voice transmission unit
on the FULFILL or else a UHF unit is likely to
those carried in the planes so that the
boat can contact the planes when necessary.

— page 221 —
31.1.1944: (cont'd)
2. Our initial point was 30 miles, bearing 090 from the reference point, however we found that after our first rescue in the morning we spent most of our time within 15 miles of the reference point. In order to stay on the surface this close in, especially in the early stage of attack, and also to go in close to the beach as we had to go, a continuous fighter escort of two planes, from dawn to dusk would solve all our problems enumerated as follows:
(a) Protect us from enemy air craft until we have complete superiority of the air.
(b) Assist in locating an in the water.
(c) Eliminate possibility of attack by own planes.
(d) They would be able to strafe the beach and enable us to make a rescue close in.
(e) It would be more or less impossible to our planes to know that we'll be there, on the surface to pick them up.
(f) Assist pilot when in trouble to locate submarine so that he can head for it.
This suggestion of a fighter escort may appear like a waste of planes over at first glance, but in view of the great assistance and assurance of safety we received in the cases where the planes were around us when we made recoveries it see's well worth it. The pilots which we have aboard are unanimous in the opinion that a continuous fighter escort would greatly assist this type of work.

1. April, 1944:
During hours of darkness observed many fires burning on Islands, and near several explosions.
On station for third day of lifeguard duty. On observing no action over U.S. and her- ing no activity on assigned circuit for lifeguard operations decided to submerge since we were sitting on the surface having received no word about the days operations. Being called off, so at
Submerged and connected closest islands.
Signed plane over PHILIP ISLAND. (FULL SIGNATURE)
OCT 27.
1752(E)
Surfaced.

— page 223 —
11 April, 1944:
0510(K) Made trim dive.
0528(K) Surfaced.
0930(K) Made radar contact on plane. Distance 25 miles. (PLANE CONTACT #35)
1300(K) Exercised control party.

: 12-16 April, 1944:
0730(Y) Arrived Midway.

: 17 April, 1944:
1000(Y) Departed Midway.

: 18-21 April, 1944:
0657(VW) Contacted escort.
1145(VF) Arrived Pearl Harbor.

Last serial received was 19.

— page 226 —
1239(L): 17-24: 5D:
: 11: 1ar.:155-47:12:1:Unidentified: 060:
: 055(T): 15-40: 5:Single eng.:
2: 12:ar.:152-00:7:1:Hand plane 5D:240:
: 055(T): 13-20: 5:Turf eng.:
3: 13:ar.:147-30:6:1:Hand bomber 5D:090:
: 095(T): 6-40: 5:Turf eng.:
4: 17:ar.:136-10:5:11:Jumper 5P:130:oilclimb:
: 130(T): 6-30: 5:Turf eng.:
5: 17:ar.:136-05:2:1:Jumper 5P: 5:lane very low:
: 075(T): 7-02: 5:Single eng.:
6: 19:ar.:134-26:10:1:Hand plane 5P: 5:oil on over:
: 110(T): 8-52: 5:Turf eng.:
7: 19:ar.:134-19:6:1:Jumper 5P: 5:oil on over:
: 0452(T): 9-00: 5:Single eng.:
6: 20:ar.:136-00:10:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 0517(T): 7-12: 5:Turf eng.:
2: 21:ar.:134-17:10:1:Unidentified: 5P: 5:over:
: 0728(T): 6-48: 5:Turf eng.:
10: 25:ar.:134-45:5:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 0635(T): 6-49: 5:Single eng.:
11: 25:ar.:134-43:7:1:Turf plane 5P: 5:over:
: 0736(T): 6-50: 5:Turf eng.:
12: 26:ar.:134-20:10:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 0621(T): 6-50: 5:Turf eng.:
13: 26:ar.:134-17:6:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 1121(T): 6-50: 5:Turf eng.:
14: 26:ar.:134-16:7:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 1151(T): 6-50: 5:Turf eng.:
15: 26:ar.:134-15:6:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 1257(T): 6-50: 5:Turf eng.:
16: 26:ar.:134-14:5:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 1423(T): 6-50: 5:Turf eng.:
17: 26:ar.:134-13:5:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 1555(T): 6-50: 5:Turf eng.:
18: 26:ar.:134-14:5:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 1045(T): 7-15.0N: 5:Turf eng.:
19: 27:ar.:134-30:10:1:Jumper 5P: 5:off:
: 1503(T): 7-12N: 5:Turf eng.:
20: 27:ar.:134-28:5:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 0739(T): 7-20N: 5:Turf eng.:
21: 29:ar.:134-47:10:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 1508(T): 7-16: 5:Turf eng.:
22: 29:ar.:134-46:6:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 1550(T): 7-16T: 5:Turf eng.:
23: 29:ar.:134-45:5:1:Jumper 5P: 5:over:
: 2033(T): 7-05N: 5:SD: 5:Gr. of lanes 1:
24: 29:ar.:134-30:9:1:Unidentified: 5R: 5:running lights lar:
: 5:on 2nd U.S.

— page 228 —
1. CONVOY of three merchant ships with two escorts.
2. Ship "A", Ship "B" and Ship "C" all medium size.
3. Escorts were submarine destroyers, small gun
4. Torpedoes, rated bow and rated flush deck.
5. Ships "A" and "B" were in port column and ship "C" to
6. Submarine of ship "A". Interval about 1200 yds.
7. The escorts were on the bow and quarter of port
8. Visibility - Good.

SIGNS SUIT: None.

SIGNS DECODED: None.

DANGER DETECTED BY:
- One.

TARGET DRAFT CT: 6000 tons 3450 tons 11.5 tons 1000 tons.
TARGET DRAFT CT: 6000 tons 3300 tons 11.5 tons 1300 tons.

OFFICIAL DIAL:

SPEED 2.5 kts. COURSE 0600 TARGET 60 ft. ALT 10 ft.
SPEED 2.5 kts. COURSE 0400 TARGET 30 ft. ALT 10 ft.

HULL COST: 1000 tons

TITLE ATTACH: Submerged.
On sighting the tops of these ships hull down,
the C.C.D. case to a normal approach course.
Contrast developed into a three-ship convoy
disposed as described above. The approach commenced at an initial range of 14,000 yards on
the leading ship of the next column. The
problem progressed it was planned to fire three
torpedoes at leading ship and three at ship
directly astern. However, at 1420 (H) targets
zigged towards us presenting a small starboard
angle raising it necessary to shift target to
ship "A" on the far side who, at the time of
the shift presented a 70 port track. The firing
observation showed a zig to the right and a 90
port angle. At 1425 (H) fired three torpedoes,
range 1000 yards. To hits observed. Shortly
after firing all ships zigged to the right.

— page 229 —
1427 (cont'd)
: 1427: "he had started to swing left to bring stern tubes to bear on ships "A" and "B" however, the zig placed the escorts on each quarter res. cetivel, so decided to fire cowt the alley at sae ship. At 1427 (F) fired three torpedoes at ship "O" with a track angle of 170 port, no hits observed. 1428 (F) swung right to clear escorts. 1430 (F) escorts commenced cept charge attack. On receiving one close aerial boat, he kept to avoid, as there was no possibility of further attack.

— page 230 —
1: 12: 3: 4: 5: 6
: 105: 106: 110: 168: 170: 172
: 000: 356: 354: 354: 353: 352
: 6: 8: 8: 8: 8: 8
: 6115: 6035: 96: 12496: 7765: 7006

"IT WAS A 15-TON SUBMARINE WITH 3 TORPEDO BATTERIES AND 2 20-IN. TORPEDO TORPEDO BATTERIES. IT WAS LOCATED AT 15-3A, 15

— page 231 —
1. HINES
None sighted.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS

After attack #1 the two subchaser escorts conducted a mediocre depth charge attack, dropping 19 charges, none of which were close. One aerial bomb was dropped during this time and was much closer than the depth charges. No pinging was heard.

Sighted two patrol vessels off HALFALT, S.SAGE conducting listening patrol. One was a small destroyer and the other, a typical "Smokey Joe" patrol boat. Had little difficulty in keeping clear.

In the immediate vicinity of FALFALT the air patrols were heavy as indicated from the number of planes sighted.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE

(1) Number one high pressure air compressor was out of commission for the last three weeks of the patrol, owing to motor failure. Lower field coils of motor were grounded out completely and beyond ability of ship's force to salvage when motor housing was flooded with salt water. Apparently insulation of both lower field coils were ruptured. The casualty was caused by negligence of personnel in draining circulating water line.

(2) The hydraulic accumulator lost its pressure on frequent occasions, making it necessary to check it constantly. The cause for this loss of pressure was due to the air plunger being scored, which in turn caused a loss of the oil seal and a drop in accumulator pressure. Efforts to prevent the loss of this oil seal proved useless.

— page 232 —
1 RADIO
Radio reception on eleventh periscope at 1300 (all ties 6.2.7.), varied between 6300 and 9090 kcs. (depending on circumstances).

Difficult as usual; encountered on 1500 sc.aud., with reception being about as good on one frequency as another. Difficult conditions usually lasted until 1900 or 2000 with signal fading out completely occasionally.

Reception during daylight hours to 2 pm. Area was good with 14390 being guarded. Most of the time, 17370 kcs. was seldom used. However, when necessary to use this frequency signal was clear but weak.

Most difficult was encountered on 4525 kcs., which was useless during periods of schedule was being sent. Interference strength five (5) would be encountered invariably by station using call sign "A-1".

All radio gear functioned satisfactorily with the single exception of the antenna trunk which flooded on each deck sub-array.

Voice communication from the planes during our lifeguard mission was excellent. However, we were unable to transmit satisfactorily to them. They knew we were trying to contact the on one particular occasion but were unable to read us because of our lack of a modula tor.

(1) RADAR

All radar equipment functioned satisfactorily with no major defects noted. A particular note were the 5D radar contacts on low flying aircraft. Fares with ver. distinct is were noted u. to 16,000 yards. No enemy radar was observed on the C.U.O. receiver, but this is not considered to be an indication that there is none. This radar receiver in our experience has never given dependable results ever with known radar installations.

The 5D radar made excellent plane contacts while at 43 feet, ranging from 6 to 14 miles.

— page 234 —
1944: HULL, C. A., FQ3c, coughed up bright red frothy blood. He is being considered potential tuberculosis case, pending X-ray examination on entry to port. Efforts will be made to get chest examinations of entire crew.

In spite of the good work of our Chief Pharmacist's Mate, the general health of the crew was below average.

In addition to the cases entioned above there were numerous colds throughout the patrol.

It is not felt that a rest period at liberty during the winter months is of any benefit to the general health of the crew.

The sanitary condition was good.

There were no venereal diseases indicated.

(2) PERSONNEL

During the patrol a series of daily lectures are given the non-validified men. The subject matter of the lectures ranged from the general characteristics of a submarine to the individual system and covered the entire boat. The officers giving the lectures were greatly assisted by the qualified members of the crew. From the number of men qualified during the run it is felt that the time and effort of conduction the school was well spent. Officer instructions and schooling was similarly conducted.

Attitude to and from the area daily approaches were conducted using our home-made attack teacher. The of icers rotated on the various jobs and e ch was given the opportunity to make approaches.

— page 237 —
030
CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
[U.S.S. GAR Conf. ltr.
S-266/A16-3 of 21 April 1944.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR, Report of War Patrol Number Eleven, Comments on.

4. It is regretted that the rest period during the last refit at Micawby was not considered satisfactory. Necessity for frequently shifting berths accounted for much of this.

5. Refit of GAR will be accomplished by Navy Yard, Pearl Harbor, T.H. It is expected that this will be accomplished in the normal period.

6. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew are congratulated for successfully completing an arduous patrol and for the outstanding performance of duty in rescuing six officers and two men, and assisting in the rescue of another officer and two men.

D. C. RITE.

— page 238 —
00/rg
FC - 4/Alo-3
Serial: ul40
CONFIDENTIAL

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS CAR - ROUT OF
Eleventh War Patrol.

FOR:
TO:
Via:

Subject:
U.S.S. CAR - Report of War Patrol Number ELEVEN, Comments on.

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

2. It is strongly recommended that submarines on lifeguard duty be given air coverage.

C. E. MOMSEN.

— page 239 —
5 01910
SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
FF12-10/A16-3(15)/(16)
Serial 0791
CONFIDENTIAL
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
GAR Report of
Eleventh War Patrol.
COMBUSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 409
U.S.S. GAR - ELEVENTH WAR PATROL.
From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: The Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of Eleventh War Patrol.
(3 March to 21 April 1944)

1. The eleventh war patrol of the U.S.S. GAR was spent in the area around Palau.

2. In addition to the regular patrol mission, the U.S.S. GAR was assigned lifeguard duty during the air strike on Palau. This duty was exceptionally well performed by the GAR. During the two days action, the GAR rescued eight Naval aviators in six different rescues. One of these was made within a mile and a half of the beach. In addition, the GAR helped two S.O.C.'s rescue three more aviators. These rescues were effected within sight and range of the enemy, and in one case the combatting planes were practically overhead.

3. The recommendations made by the Commanding Officer regarding lifeguard duty in the future are of particular note and will be forwarded by separate letter to the Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet.

4. This patrol is designated as successful for Combat Insignia Award.

5. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers, and crew for this outstanding performance of lifeguard duty. Such duty is considered very essential and important in the performance of joint type operations.

C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

Distribution and authentication on following page.

— page 240 —
FF12-10/A16-3(15)/(16)
Serial 0791
CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
GAR Report of
Eleventh War Patrol.

COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 409
U.S.S. GAR - ELEVENTH WAR PATROL.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of Eleventh War Patrol.
(3 March to 21 April 1944).

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete Reports)
Cominch (5)
CNO (5)
Cincpac (6)
Intel.Cen.Pac.Ocean Areas (1)
Comservpac (Adv. Base Plan. Unit) (1)
Cinclant (2)
ComSubsLant (8)
S/M School, NL (2)
Comsopac (2)
Comsowespac (1)
Comsubsowespac (2)
CTF 72 (2)
Comnorpac (1)
Comsubspac (40)
SUBAD, MI (2)
ComSubsPacSubordcom (3)
All Squadron and Division
Commanders, SubsPac (2)
ComSubsTrainPac (2)
All Submarines, SubsPac (1)

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

— page 242 —
1. The Commanding Officer:
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: Official Chanels.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS 206) - Report of war patrol Number TELIVE.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report
(B) Track charts.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the TELIVE war patrol of this vessel conducted in the BONIN Island area during the period 20 May 1944, to 9 July 1944 is forwarded herewith.

G.V. LAUTRUPE, Jr.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY CDR. OPPINC DATE 5/12/44

DECLASSIFIED

82083

— page 243 —
20 May 1944:
1330(VW) Departed Submarine Base Pearl Harbor for patrol in accordance with Consubpac Operation Order No. 16544.
1430(VW) Contacted escort.
2000(VW) Parted company with escort.

21-23 May 1944:
Enroute. Idway making daily trim and training dives, and conducting daily exercises for control party.

24 May 1944:
06:40(Y) Sighted "idway. Initial radar range, 37,000 yards.
0:11(Y) Entered harbor.

25 May 1944:
1530(Y) Underway for patrol area.

26 May 1944:
Omitted crossing date line.

27 May 1944:
Made daily trim and training dive and excrcised control party.

28 May 1944:
0445(M) Made daily trim dive.
0520(M) Surfaced.
0530(M) Bow planes jammed on full rise.
The limit switch failed allowing planes to jam in hard rise. This resulted in a female coupling on the tilting shaft cracking and carrying away. Power and hand tilting lost. (SEE: MAJOR DEFECTS) Estimate 10 hours to effect repairs. Unable to tilt planes with block and tackle.
0920(M) O.O.D., Quartermaster, and lookout sighted what they thought was a periscope broad on starboard beam. Commenced turning for stern shot but periscope disappeared before we could get around. Unable to dive and our speed reduced we were not in what can be called a healthy position.
1500(M) Bow planes back in commission.

— page 244 —
29 May - 3 June 1944:
Enroute area making daily trim and training dives and conducting daily exercises for control party.

4 June 1944:
0025(I) Radar contact on KITO-IO SHINA, range 75,000 yards.
0030(I) Radar contact on LINAI II SHINA, range 80,000 yards.
0115(I) Radar and sight contact on IO SHINA, range 41,000 yards.
0329(I) Submerged.
1910(I) Surfaced.

5 June 1944:
0350(I) Submerged.
1230(I) Exercised control party.
1850(I) Surfaced.
2345(I) Transmitted CAR Serial One.

6 June 1944:
0352(I) Submerged.
1230(I) Exercised control party.
1845(I) Surfaced.

7 June 1944:
0330(I) Submerged.
1306(I) Sighted tops of ships. (SHIP CONTACT #1)
Contact developed into a 5 ship convoy.
Came to normal approach course.
1310(I) Vent to battle stations.
Unable to close track. Closest range 12,000 yards, so at
1355(I) Secured from battle stations.
1430(I) Lost sight of convoy.
With nearest airfield 20 miles away do not believe
it feasible to surface now.
1733(I) Surfaced, and proceeded along estimated convoy track.

8 June 1944:
0337(I) Submerged.
0348(I) Surfaced.
0758(I) Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #1)
1542(I) Surfaced.

9 June 1944:
0354(I) Submerged.
1532(I) Sighted convoy of ten Jap Sea Trucks on course
200 speed 5. (SHIP CONTACT #2)
Identification established in Commander Sub. Seventh
Fleet confidential letter Serial 0652, dated 24 July
1943, which referenced ATIS Serial 192, dated 14
July 1943.

— page 245 —
9 June 1944: (CONTINUED)
After looking them over carefully, decided to go after them with the gun after moon-rise.
1C45(I) Surfaced.
Radar contact on targets 12,000 yards.
2040(I) "Sent to battle stations surface and commenced firing at last ship in column, Initial range 2,000 yards, closing to 500 yards.
The pointer and trainer being blinded by the flash of the five inch and also tracers of the 20 MM and 50 Cal. resulted in very inaccurate shooting, so after expending 15 rounds of five inch with no apparent results and being unable to set him on fire with the 20 MM and 50 Cal., decided to call action off as a bad deal and a lesson learned.
Results of engagement was one Jap Sea Truck damaged by 20 MM and 50 Cal. and 20 scared Japs.

10 June 1944:
0342(I) Submerged.
1852(I) Surfaced.
2140(I) Radar contact on NISHI-NO SHIMA Island. Initial range, 15,000 yards.

11 June 1944:
0350(I) Submerged.
1100(I) Heavy fog set in. Visibility 500 yards.
1841(I) Sound contact bearing 020.
1845(I) Sighted SAMPAN on course 160 speed 5. Pange 800 yards. (SHIP CONTACT #3)
1853(I) Surfaced.
1853(I) Radar contact on three small objects presumably SAMPANS, range 3,000 yards, unable to see due to dense fog.
1940(I) Lost contact.

12 June 1944:
0355(I) Fog continues, visibility zero.
0355(I) Submerged.
1C40(I) Surfaced.

13 June 1944:
0200(I) Fog commenced to break up.
0350(I) Submerged.
0410(I) Surfaced.
0830(I) Submerged.
1051(I) Surfaced.
1126(I) Submerged.
1639(I) Surfaced.

— page 246 —
14 June 1944:
0248(I) Lookout sighted 3 ships. Initial radar range 15,000 yards. (SHIP CONTACT #4)
Targets zigging on base course 000, speed 11.
0320(I) Sighted plane. (PLANE CONTACT #2)
0340(I) Submerged when it became apparent that we could not gain position ahead.
0830(I) Sighted plane. (PLANE CONTACT #3)
0832(I) Sighted smoke which developed into a 3 ship convoy on course 350, speed 10. (SHIP CONTACT #5)
Closest range 14,000 yards.
1850(I) Surfaced.

: 15 June 1944:
0400(I) Submerged.
1555(I) Surfaced.

: 16 June 1944:
0250(I) Sighted plane. (PLANE CONTACT #4)
0300(I) On station for lifeguard duty. Observed no action over Island and heard no activity on assigned lifeguard circuit so at
0623(I) Submerged. Raised vertical antenna to determine activity on assigned circuit every two hours. Nothing heard.
1855(I) Surfaced.

: 17 June 1944:
0100(I) Transmitted CAR Serial TWO. Received for but not authenticated.
0425(I) Submerged.
1207(I) Sighted plane. (PLANE CONTACT #5)
1848(I) Surfaced.
1930(I) Transmitted CAR Serial THREE.

: 18 June 1944:
0425(I) Submerged.
1029(I) Sighted plane. (PLANE CONTACT #6)
1847(I) Surfaced.

: 19 June 1944:
0430(I) Submerged.
1850(I) Surfaced.

: 20 June 1944:
0435(I) Submerged.
1850(I) Surfaced.

— page 247 —
21 June 1944:
0427(I) Submerged.
1450(I) Sighted TWO PC type patrol boats, on course 000, speed 6. Closest range 3,500 yards. (SHIP CONTACT #6)
1555(I) Surfaced.

: 22 June 1944:
0430(I) Submerged.
1651(I) Surfaced.

: 23 June 1944:
0437(I) Submerged.
1847(I) Surfaced.
2350(I) Radar contact on small vessel. Initial range 8,500' yards. (SHIP CONTACT #7)

: 24 June 1944:
0015(I) Lost radar contact.
0400(I) Submerged.
0630(I) Sighted four planes of carrier HAHASHIMA. (PLANE CONTACT #7).
1900(I) Surfaced.

: 25 June 1944:
0354(I) Submerged.
1905(I) Surfaced.

: 26 June 1944:
0400(I) Submerged.
1900(I) Surfaced.

: 27 June 1944:
0406(I) Submerged.
1857(I) Surfaced.

: 28 June 1944:
0410(I) Submerged.
1225(I) Sighted small ship bearing 250 T on course 290, speed 11. (SHIP CONTACT #8)
After careful observations decided to give the gun crews a workout, so at
Went to stations for battle surface.
Surfaced on starboard quarter of target and opened fire with five inch. Target turned away and increased speed to 15 knots or better, returning our fire with machine guns and small arms.
After securing eight hits with five inch target was dead in the water and burning from the bridge to the stern. A heavy explosion was observed and the fire increased in intensity.
Ceased firing and at.
Submerged keeping target in sight with little difficult heavy black smoke could be seen for miles.
Surfaced. Closed target and observed that the fire had spread throughout the vessel and that the entire hull was gutted and in a sinking condition.

— page 248 —
29 June 1944:
0356(I) Submerged.
0904(I) Sighted two small vessels on course 020, speed 8.
(SHIP CONTACT #9)
On closing them we found they were similar to the
other small ships we have seen in this area.
To small for torpedoes, but good for a gun attack
depending on proximity of air fields.
It seems that the Japs are using this type of vessel
to supply many of their outlying bases.
Whenever possible they stick close to land and air
coverage.
A Forty MM gun would be a big advantage in destroying
this type of shipping.
Sighted plane. (PLANE CONTACT #8)
Sighted plane. (PLANE CONTACT #9)
Surfaced.

1300(I) Sighted plane. (PLANE CONTACT #8)
1705(I) Sighted plane. (PLANE CONTACT #9)
1905(I) Surfaced.

30 June 1944:
0412(I) Submerged.
1730(I) Bow plane casualty. Forward bearing on tilting
shaft wiped. (SHE MAJOR DEFECTS)
The planes can still be operated but only in case
of emergency. Having no spare bearings aboard
believe it feasible to depart area tonight instead
of tomorrow.
1849(I) Surfaced and set course for MIDWAY.

1 July 1944:
0901(I) Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #10)
1019(I) Surfaced.
1046(I) All stop. Reduction gear lub oil line carried
away. (SHE MAJOR DEFECTS)
Propulsion on one shaft only, and that at slow
speed. Rather than be a sitting duck, at
1050(I) Submerged, with propulsion on one screw and defective
bow planes. Controlled depth with stern planes.
1220(I) Casualty repaired.
1222(I) Surfaced.

2 July - 5 July 1944:
Enroute. IIDWAY conducting daily exercises for
control party.

— page 249 —
5 July 1944:
0605(Y) Sighted MIDWAY.
0730(Y) Entered Harbor.
1530(Y) Underway for Pearl Harbor.

: 6 July - 9 July 1944:
Enroute Pearl Harbor conducting daily exercises for control party.

: 9 July 1944:
0630(VW) Contacted escort.
1145(VW) Moored Submarine Base Pearl Harbor.

— page 252 —
8 Jun 44:14 Jun44:14 Jun44:16 Jun44:17 Jun44:  : 0758(I) : 0302(I) : 0830(I) : 0250(I) : 1202(I)  : 23-56'N : 27-12'N : 27-08'N : 26-50'N : 26-30'N  : 142-03'E:141-50'E:141-58'E:141-40'E:139458'E: 14 10 3 6 3 270 300 120 000 225  : Surf. : Surf. : Per. : Surf

— page 253 —
6 7 8 9 10
Date :18 Jun44:24 Jun44:29 Jun44:29 Jun44:1 Jul 44:
Time (Zone) :1029(I) :0630(I) :1300(I) :1705(I) :0901(I)
Position: Lat. :26-33'N :26-30'N :25-18'N :25-15'N :28-03'N
Position: Long. :139-50'E:142-26'E:141-32'E:141-45'E:145-30'E:
Speed :3 3 3 3 14
Course :225 000 180 090 085
Trim :Per. :Per. :Per. :Per. :Surf.
Minutes Since Last:
SD Radar Search :1 Min.:
Number :1 4 1 1 1
Type :Mavis :Betty :Betty :Zeke :Mavis
Probable Mission :H :Trans :H :H :Trans
How Contacted :Per. :Per. :Per. :Per. :Lookout
Initial Range Miles :5 10 15 12 15
Elevation Angle :10 8 5 8 4
Range & Relative
Bearing of Plane :ND ND ND ND ND
when detected
S/M.

State.(Beau-
fort) :3 2 2 2 2
Sea: (Direction(Rel) 000 200 200 280 100
Visibility(Miles) :10 20 20 15 30
Clouds: (Height in :
Ft. :2000
Overcast :60 20 20 20 10
(Bearing(Rel):
Moon:(Angle
(Percent
Illum.

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

— page 254 —
1942-06-02 12:00:00
TARGET DATA-DAMAGE INFLICTED

SUNK: None

DIMAGED: Japanese Sea Truck, small type, 500-600 tons.
Identification established in Commander Sub. Seventh
Fleet confidential letter, Serial 0652, dated 24
July 1943, which referenced ATIS Serial 192, dated
14 July 1943.

DATAGE DETERMINED BY: By seeing 50 Cal. and 20 MT shells
hitting target.

DETAILS OF ACTION

"Commented firing five inch at range of 2,000 yards.
When the range had closed to 1,000 yards opened up
with 50 Cal. and 20 MT. After first shot pointer and
trainer had difficulty seeing the target. This was
especially so after opening fire with the small arms.
When the range had closed to 500 yards and we were
still unable to hit with the five inch, and being
unable to set him on fire with the 50 Cal. and 20 MT,
decided to call action off, having expended 15
rounds five inch, 200 rounds 20 MM, and 250 rounds
50 Cal.

- 12 -

— page 255 —
12
TARGET DATA-D-MAGE INFLICTED

SUNK: None (However target was totally destroyed)

DEFACED OR PROBABLY SUNK: One Japanese ship of between 800 - 1,000 tons.

DAMAGE DETERMINED BY: When last seen target was completely useless. It was gutted by fire and burning to the waterline. This was six hours after the action took place. No evidence of personnel having survived the explosions.

DETAILS OF ACTION

GAR surfaced on targets starboard quarter and commenced firing the five inch at an initial range of 4,000 yards. Target turned away and increased speed to about fifteen knots or better and returned our fire with machine guns and small arms. Unable to hit target at initial range, closed to about 2,000 yards, just outside the range of their small arms, and commenced hitting. The sixth hit was in the engine spaces and slowed the target considerably. The seventh hit into the hull just below the bridge structure caused a large explosion and started a fire which spread from the bridge aft. Ceased fire, having expended 34 rounds of five inch high capacity, 30 rounds common, 250 rounds 20 MM, and 100 rounds 50 Cal. Gun fire was controlled by spotting only, resulting in a total of eight hits. Common projectiles were observed not to explode on contact. Submerged and kept target in sight with little difficulty due to heavy black smoke and large fire. On surfacing at sunset, closed target and observed that the fire had spread throughout the vessel and the entire hull was gutted and in a sinking condition.

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1) MINES
None Sighted.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS
None

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DANGER
None

(1) BOW PLANE TILTING SHAFTING:
"While testing bow planes subsequent to removal of a ground in the tilting circuit, the planes jammed in the hard rise position. The limit switch failed because a misalignment caused the limit switch drive screw to shear. The shock of the jam caused the forward sleeve on the most forward universal coupling to fracture along the keyway thus rendering the bow planes inoperative and rigged out in the hard rise position.

A sleeve similar to the one fractured was removed from the stern plane hand tilting shafting and installed in place of the faulty sleeve forward. The faulty sleeve was repaired as well as possible and installed in place of the sleeve removed from the stern plane shafting. The limit switch screw drive was brazed together and reinstalled. It was necessary to lash the clutch in the power position, because the clutch was slightly out of line and once it had pulled clear when the power was released it would not engage automatically.

These repairs were effected by ship's company underway and are of a temporary nature requiring renewal during next refit.

(2) NO. 1 VAPOR COTTRESSION STILL
No. 1 vapor compression still was out of commission for the latter two weeks of the patrol. Failure of the compressor steam seal caused the drive gears to wear excessively. The spare lobes and gears were not properly timed nor were the lobe surfaces true.

Much time and effort was expended trying to retime and true up the replacement parts but the results were negative.

Excessive bearing and gear wear under normal operations during the past two patrols points to the misalignment of the blower casing. To obviate further trouble, it is desired to have this compressor completely renewed during the next refit.

- 14 -

— page 257 —
1. MAJOR DEFECTS (CONTINUED)
2. REDUCTION GEAR LUB OIL SYSTEM:
During the run from Pearl Harbor to Midway the copper return line from the port reduction gear attached pump relief valve to No. 2 reduction gear carried away at the flange starboard reduction gear fractured at the same flange on No. 1 sump. These lines were repaired at sea and replaced at Midway. During the latter part of the patrol the short copper line from the attached pump di scharge to the relief valve on the starboard reduction gear fractured, a few hours later the same line on the port reduction gear carried away. In both cases the line was removed and relief valve relocated on the attached pump case.

All of those casualties occurred at four engine speed. The lines upon examination were found to be hardened and the breaks appeared to be crystalline. Since the relief valve will not maintain the set pressure at speeds over 200 turns and sets up vibration due to constant chattering of the valve, it is desired to install larger relief valves and return lines.

The very serious nature of such casualties which reduce speed to a maximum of about 4 knots, if one is fortunate enough to have only one lub system out of commission at a time, deems it mandatory to renew all the copper lines of this system in the motor room during the coming refit.

(4) BOW PLANE TILTING SHAFTING:

While at periscope depth, during the last day on station, a loud noise was reported coming from the bow plane tilting shaft and the shafting commenced to bind. The planes were ordered left on zero and an inspection was made. A grease sample from the worm gear shaft bearing casing showed abundance of metal grit indicating that the bearing was wiped, and the shafting shows evidence of being out of line. The latter was probably caused by the bow plane causality we had earlier in the patrol.

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1. RADIO
Night reception during the patrol was very good on 9090 kilocycles. This frequency was used most of the time with very satisfactory results. Day time reception however, was poor on all frequencies.

On the night of June sixteenth and effort was made to clear treffic to radio Honolulu. After contact had been established and the dispatch transmitted a receipt was obtained from a station using radio Honolulu call sign. Another transmission was received saying that no receipt had been transmitted from Honolulu. It was impossible to identify the station. As a result, another dispatch was transmitted the following night. It was cleared with little difficulty and receipted for on the schedule.

(1) RADAR
The performance of the SJ and SD Radars during this run were excellent. Only three hours of operating time were lost when the modulation network in the SJ leaked oil and had to be replaced. All other cases of trouble were due to tube failures and were remedied while submerged.

The newly installed IFF gear was not used during the patrol. No contacts were made on the CUO.

(N) SOUND GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS
Sound conditions were generally good.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS
Negative temperature gradients from six to eight degrees were experienced in and around the BONIN Island area. These gradients were usually found between the depths of 120 and 200 feet however, occasionally they started at 90 feet.

(P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY
Health throughout the patrol was better than normal. The only sick days experienced were as follows.

Catarharl·Fever, Acute 2 days
Nephrites, Acute 3 days

Minot cases of colds, constipation, bruises, lacerations, and burns were treated.

The habitability of the vessel was excellent.

The food was adequate and well prepared.

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1. PERSONNEL
The results of the training program were gratifying, and the new men aboard made good progress, however, it is hoped that during this refit the old rule of transferring one-fourth of the crew will be modified and transfers kept to a minimum.

(a) Number of men on board during patrol 73.
(b) Number of men qualified at start of patrol 44.
(c) Number of men qualified at end of patrol 56.
(d) Number of unqualified men making their first patrol 10.
(e) Number of men advanced in rating during patrol 17.

(R) MILES STAMED - FUEL USED

| NO. | MILES | FUEL USED |
|-----|-------||
| 3,699.0 | 43,430 | Gals. |
| 3,358.0 | 22,620 | Gals. |
| 3,439.0 | 41,402 | Gals. |

(S) DURATION

| NO. | DAYS |
|-----|------|
| 13 | Days |
| 27 | Days |
| 9 | Days |
| 28 | Days |

(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE RETAINING

| Torpedoes | 24 |
||----|
| Fuel      | 14,000 |
| Provisions | 20 |
| Personnel Factor | 10 |
| Days    | 10 |

(U) Mk. 18 TORPEDOES

Mk. 18-1 torpedoes were carried for the first time. No difficulties were experienced beyond one dead cell which was jumped out as proscribed. Charging was accomplished by rotating the torpedoes in the tubes. This was felt to be the most satisfactory method.

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1/2" CAR (SSZ-6) Report of "r patrol
Number TITM-3.

G. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew
on the U.S.S. CAR are congratulated on the completion of
another patrol, and for the cause inflicted upon the
enemy.

Damaged (tda1ly destroyed)

One Japanese ship1000 tons.

Damaged

One Japanese Sea Truck, small type.600 tons.

/s/
D.G.W. ITE

— page 263 —
11/jak
FC5-4/A16-3
Serial 0261
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
12 July 1944.

C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
USS CAR Conf. 1tr.
SS206/A16-3 serial 06
of 9 July 1944.

From:
To:
Via:

Subject:
U.S.S. CAR (SS206) - Report of War Patrol
Number TWELVE.

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

2. The aggressiveness of the Commanding Officer in attacking the small targets with his only available, albeit inadequate, weapons is commended.

3. The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR congratulates the commanding officer, officers, and crew of the CAR on their twelfth war patrol.

C. F. ERCK.

— page 264 —
1944
FF12-10/A16-3(15)/(16)
Serial 01470
CONFIDENTIAL
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
GAR Report of
Twelfth War Patrol.
COMSUBSPAC PATROL, REPORT NO. 473.
U.S.S. GAR - TWELFTH WAR PATROL.
From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: The Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of Twelfth War Patrol.
(20 May to 9 July 1944).

1. The twelfth war patrol of the GAR was conducted in the
Bonin Islands Area.

2. Of the few contacts made, the only ones that could be
closed were two convoys of sea trucks and a small ship. The small
ship and one of the sea trucks convoys were attacked with gun fire.
The lack of convoy contacts was undoubtedly due to the invasion of
Japan.

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

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

DESTROYED
1 - Freighter (class unknown) - 900 tons (Gun Attack No. 2).

DAMAGED
1 - Sea Truck - 500 tons (Gun Attack No. 1).

GRAND TOTAL - 1,400 tons

DISTRIBUTION:
1. U.S. Submarine Reports
537. U.S

— page 266 —
91034

SS206/A16-3
Serial: 016

U.S.S. GAR (SS 206)
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
9 October 1944.

C-DECLASSIFIED!

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

Subject: USS GAR (SS 206) - Report of war patrol
Number THIRTEEN.

Enclosures:
(A) Subject report.
(B) Track charts.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the THIRTEENTH war patrol of this vessel conducted in the Palau, Yap and Surigao Strait areas during the period 14 August 1944 to 9 October 1944 is forwarded herewith.

M. FERRARA.

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14 August (VW)
1330 Underway for MAJURO in co. Pony with USS GROUPER conducting training dives, and fire control drills.

15 August (VW)
0010 Made radar contact 8,000 yards which turned out to be USS TILTELISH. Exchanged recognition signals.
0025 Made radar contact 13,000 yards assumed this to be USS SAVITZ. Not exchanged recognition signals.
1010 Sighted USS PARCHE and exchanged recognition signals.
2355 Fire in Maneuvering Room. Rigged ship for fire, secured all generators. Fire caused by overheated resistor which got into to cork on hull exhaust line. (SEE TADOR DEFECTS)

16 August (X)
0030 Secured fire quarters, fire extinguished. No casualties.

17 August
Uncertain.

22 August (I)
1040 Radar detected on APR.
1050 Radar contact on friendly plane, range 8 miles.

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23 August (L)
: 1054 Contacted escort.
: 1510 Entered channel at MAJURO.
: 1630 Moored alongside USS BUSHNELL.

: 24 August (L)
: 0935 Underway for patrol area in company with USS GROUPER and escort.
: 1040 Cleared channel.
: 1450 Parted company with escort.
: 1542 Secured port shaft due to overheated resistor.
: 1648 Port shaft back in commission.
: 1753 Submerged.
: 1805 Surfaced.

: 25 August (L)
: 0537 Submerged.
: 0601 Surfaced.
: 0915 Submerged on plane contact. Unidentified but probably friendly.
: 0926 Port shaft out of commission. Investigation disclosed that contactor assembly was badly damaged. (SEE I.AJOR DEFECTS) It can still be used but is not reliable, and believe it advisable to have it replaced, however, we will disassemble and attempt to repair it.
: 1300 Transmitted GAR Serial requesting air rendezvous with replacement for contactor assembly.
: 1330 Parted company with USS GROUPER.
: 2030 Radar contact on vessel bearing 080(T), range 22,000 yards.
: 2055 Port shaft back in commission. Contactor satisfactorily repaired.
: 2135 Exchanged recognition signals with friendly DD after we had tracked each other for an hour.
: 2330 Transmitted GAR Serial advising ComSubPac that contactor has been repaired and we are proceeding to station.

: 26 August (L)
: 0300 Radar detected on APR. Exchanged recognition signals with friendly ship by keying SJ. Ship is believed to have been USS BUFFISH.
: 0545 Submerged.
: 0615 Surfaced.
: 1843 Sighted PINGELAP Island bearing 215(T), distance 15 miles.
: 1900 Radar contact 1,700 yards, unable to see object so turned away and went to full speed.
: 1907 Radar contact dead ahead, range 1,800 yards, unable to see object. So with two contacts, one ahead and one astern, at

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26 August (L) (CONTINUED)

1908 Submerged. Unable to hear screws or any foreign noises so decided to investigate. Returned to spot of first contact and at
2010 Surfaced with guns manned. Radar contact 1,800 yards. Closed it to 600 yards but still unable to make anything out decided to be on our way.

27 August (L)

0557 Sighted PONAPE Island bearing 321(T).
0604 Submerged.
0923 Surfaced.
1007 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #1)
1052 Surfaced.
1343 Lost sight of PONAPE Island. Left MAJURO safety lane.

28 August (K)

1752 Submerged.
1840 Surfaced.

29 August (K)

0835 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #2)
0919 Surfaced.
2050 Commenced converting 3A and 3B fuel ballast tanks to ballast tanks, total time for conversion one hour.

30 August (K)

0558 Submerged.
0630 Surfaced.
0705 Submerged on sighting 9 planes. (FLANE CONTACT #3)
0745 Surfaced.

31 August (I)

1200 Entered first patrol area.
1255 Submerged.
1823 Surfaced.

1 September (I)

0520 Submerged.
1352 Heard distant underwater explosions but unable to locate source.
1843 Surfaced.
2030 Radar contact on ANGAUR Island, range 36,000 yards.

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0519 Submerged.
1847 Surfaced.

: 0524 Submerged.
1851 Surfaced.

: 0522 Submerged.
1854 Surfaced, Departed Speedway [for life guard services at YAP and ULI THI].

: 0520 Submerged.
1230 Surfaced.
1315 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #4)
1356 Surfaced.
1422 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #5)
1832 Surfaced.

: 0320 Sighted YAP Island bearing 003(T), range 44,000 yards.
0500 On station for first day of life guard duty.
0509 Submerged.
Remained submerged and came up to listen on the assigned circuits every fifteen minutes awaiting first indications of air strike, nothing heard. Visibility very poor.
1430 When large fire was noticed on Island of YAP came up to vertical antenna and VHF depth and at
1435 Heard conversation on assigned frequencies and shortly thereafter observed several planes over the islands.
1442 Surfaced and established communication with planes.
1538 Submerged on receiving word from plane that show was over for the day.
1831 Surfaced.

: 0500 On station for second day of lifeguard duty.
0512 Submerged.
0600 Surfaced.
0610 Sighted about 50 friendly planes approaching from the east.
0611 Established communications with planes.
0612 Sighted tops of six ships bearing 100(T).

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7 September (I) (CONTINUED)

0615 Fighter escort arrived and took station informing us that the task force, composed of 2 CA's and 4 DD's, approaching was to bombard the island at 0915.
0620 First wave of planes over the island. Anti-aircraft fire is light and there seems to be very little enemy air opposition. It does not look as though the GAR will have much business.
0715 Exchanged calls with forward starboard screen of task force. Decided that the best way for us to keep clear of the surface forces was to fall in formation with them so at, fell in on starboard flank of task force and commenced approach on the island, at.
0905 When the task force came right to commence the bombardment the GAR fell in astern of the cruisers and when the range closed to 10,000 yards at.
0930 Commenced bombardment of the southern end of YAP Island, Goron Point Area, "ably assisted" by the task force which concentrated on YAP town, air strips and shore installations.
0950 Ceased firing having expended 42 rounds of five inch high capacity which started one fire.
1700 Fighter escort departed and reported activities completed for the day.
1704 Submerged.
1840 Surfaced.

8 September (I)

0500 On station for third day of lifeguard duty.
0501 Submerged.
0606 Surfaced.
0610 Contacted planes on voice circuit.
0612 Fighter escort arrived.
0615 Observed about eighty planes over the islands. Apparently there was no enemy air supposition and no anti-aircraft fire was observed. Several fires were started with smoke rising hundreds of feet in the air.
0715 Second concentrated attack.
1300 Fired several rounds of 40mm and 20mm for test purposes.
1328 Released from lifeguard duty for the day.
1330 Submerged.
1818 Surfaced.

9 September (I)

0002 Received ComSubPac Serial giving position of downed aviator and immediately headed for point.
0500 Established voice communication on VHF with unit carrying a code name not on our list, assumed it to be a plane. He gave us his position and asked for ours.

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9 September (I) (CONTINUED)

0504 After he established his identity as belonging to our forces we gave him our position believing it was a plane coming to help us with the search.
0510 Radar contact 110(T), range 21,000 yards.
0512 Sighted ship with zero angle on the bow and headed toward.
0514 Submerged and commenced closing.
0515 Battle stations submerged.
0516 Heard pinging on 24kc's.
1520 Decided to pull off the track and positively identify although it seemed impossible that it was one of our own ships. Ship made a wide zig and got by.
0610 Surfaced when range was 15,000 yards.
0611 Established communication with same unit we had before submerging, and when we asked his altitude he explained that he was on the surface. We then closed our target and at
0617 Exchanged calls with DD443. He explained that he had come in to assist with the search and added that planes would be in shortly.
0625 Four fighters joined up and we commenced our search.
0715 After searching immediate vicinity of downed pilot with negative results, the CAR with two fighters for cover commenced circling the island at ranges between 5 and 11 thousand yards investigating the shore line for the pilot. Had a good look at shore installations and gun positions but could not find the pilot.
0925 When about three quarters the way around, word was received from one of the planes with the destroyer that he had located the pilot and the DD would make the rescue.
1015 Submerged.
1820 Surfaced.
1900 Radio Tokyo announces bombardment of YAP by "BB's and CA's". CAR not even given honorable mention.

10 September (I)

0430 On station for fourth day of life: guard duty.
0458 Submerged.
0549 Surfaced. Observed no activity over target and on hearing no communications over assigr.d circuits at
1205 Submerged.
1430 Surfaced. Still no activity.
1600 Submerged.
1825 Surfaced.

11 September (I)

0514 Submerged.
0629 Surfaced.
0852 Submerged.
1435 Sighted plane. (PLANE CONTACT #6)
1836 Surfaced. Life guard services completed, proceeding to SURIGAO STRAIT, P.I.

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12 September (I)
Uneventful

: 13 September (I)
0610 Submerged.
0640 Surfaced.
1102 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #7)
1130 Surfaced.
1201 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #8)
1235 Surfaced.

: 14 September (H)
0712 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #9)
0745 Surfaced.
0822 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #10)
0900 Surfaced.
0935 Sighted formation of aircraft; submerged, though later identified planes as friendly.
1000 Surfaced.
1045 Submerged as two aircraft commenced run on us. Later identified as friendly.
1055 Fired two smoke bombs and surfaced.
1058 Exchanged visual recognition signals with friendly plane.
1100 Established communication on voice circuit with HARDHEAD and planes, and asked for air cover as we approached the strait.
1115 Air cover arrived.
1535 Sighted USS HARDHEAD. Exchanged calls and received information concerning shipping and A.S. measures.
1647 Parted company with HARDHEAD.
1650 Submerged.
1823 Surfaced.

: 15 September (H)
0449 Submerged.
1737 Surfaced.

: 16 September (H)
0455 Submerged.
1815 Surfaced.

: 17 September (H)
0456 Submerged.
1822 Surfaced.

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18 September (H)
0449 Submerged.
1837 Surfaced.

: 19 September (H)
Our station is classified as a Dog area.
0452 Submerged.
1842 Surfaced.
1900 Commanding Officer placed on sick list. Diagnosis, Mastoiditis.
    Acute #513.

: 20 September (H)
0445 Submerged.
1815 Surfaced.
2124 Lookout heard plane overhead.
2125 APR reported radar contact on 176 mc's, 265 PPS, 15 micro sec.
    p.w. SJ picked up plane on starboard quarter. Plane dropped
    two large flares, and at (PLANE CONTACT #11)
2125 Submerged. Had trouble closing the conning tower hatch and
    for a while it was touch and go.
2225 Surfaced.
    APR picked up same radar sweeping us 4 times a minute every
    three minutes.
2240 Heard several planes go by, and at (PLANE CONTACT #12)
2240 Submerged.
2400 Surfaced. Still being swept by radar but the signal is weaker.

: 21 September (H)
0445 Submerged.
1815 Surfaced.
    Encountered same radar as last night. It fades out as we move
    south which indicates it is coming from up around SUNGI POINT
    or SULUAN Island.

: 22 September (H)
0439 Submerged.
1819 Surfaced.
    With indications of radar at 176 mc's we also got a beautiful
    pip and a much stronger one at 153 mc's 490-500 PPS 15 micro
    sec. p.w. This is evidently the one the HARDHEAD encountered
    which she believed was located on SULUAN Island. As we move
    south toward SIARGAO Island this one also fades out. This late
    radar seems to sweep by hand where as the first one seemed to
    sweep in power. (Complete description under radar notes)

— page 275 —
23 September (H)
: 040 Submerged.
: 1819 Surfaced.
: Again encountered indications of radar at 153 mc's but none at 176 mc's.

: 24 September (H)
: 0442 Surfaced.
: 1814 Surfaced.

: 25 September (H)
: 0443 Submerged.
: 1818 Surfaced.

: 27 September (H)
: 0337 Submerged.
: 1822 Surfaced.
: 2130 Changed recognition signals with USS DRUM via SJ.
: 2230 Closed DRUM and gave her what information we had of area, after which left station enroute SEADLER.

: 28 September (H)
: 0945 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #13)
: 0016 Surfaced.
: 1826 Submerged.
: 1957 Surfaced.
: 1958 Radar contact on PALMAS Island, range 36,000 yards.

: 29 September (H)
: 0333 Submerged on steady contact on APR.
: 0448 Surfaced.
: 0645 Sighted small vessel. (SHIP CONTACT #1)
: 0650 Battle stations surface. Closed target and on determining it to be an empty sail boat adrift at
: 0700 Sank same with 50 Cal. and 20 MM.
: 0736 Submerged from plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #14)
: 0816 Surfaced.
: 1615 Submerged on steady contact on AFR.
: 1733 Surfaced.

— page 276 —
30 September - 2 October

Uneventful.

: 3 October (K)

0523 Radar interference dead ahead.
0535 Radar contact on vessel bearing 112(T).
0545 Exchanged calls with our escort HMAS HAYKSBERRY.
0953 Passed entrance bouys of Seadler Harbor.
1135 Moored alongside fuel dock, Seadler Harbor.
1550 Underway.
1655 Passed entrance buoys and set course for Brisbane.

: 4 October (K)

0820 Sighted our Vitiaz Strait escort.
0830 Exchanged calls with escort.
1850 Parted company with escort.

: 5 October (K)

1034 Sighted periscope on port beam and turned away.
1100 Transmitted contact report.

: 6 - 8 October (K)

Uneventful.

: 9 October (K)

0345 Sighted Caloundra Head light.
0605 Pilot came aboard.
1000 Arrived New Form Warf, Brisbane, Australia.

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(C) WEATHER
Weather and sea conditions throughout this patrol were excellent. Experienced occasional moderate rain squalls and light winds but nothing out of the ordinary.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION
Currents in general conformed with the coast pilot. Experienced strong tidal currents in the vicinity of SULUAN Island setting northeast and south west varying from one to three knots.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
No navigational lights were seen. All piloting off SURIGAO STRAIT was done using prominent land marks all of which cut in very well.

— page 279 —
27 Aug. : 29 Aug. : 30 Aug. : 5 Sep. : 5 Sep.
: -11 : -10 : -10 : -9 : -9
: 06-20'N : 05-20'N : 05-25'N : 7-40'N : 7-43'N
: 157-40'E : 147-55'E : 143-48'E : 136-45'E : 136-48'E
: 15 : 15 : 15 : 10 : 10
: Surface : Surface : Surface : Surface : Surface
: N.I.U. : N.I.U. : N.I.U. : N.I.U. : N.I.U.

| Type | Lat. | Long. | Trim | Surface | Surface | Surface | Surface |
|------|------|-------|------|

— page 280 —
6 7 8 9 10
Date: 11 Sep: 13 Sep: 13 Sep: 14 Sep: 14 Sep:
Time (Zone): -9 -9 -9 -8 -6
Position: Lat. 9-30'N 11-48'N 11-46'N 10-48'N 10-47
Position: Long. 138-20'E 131-39'E 131-34'E 127-23'E 127-22
Speed 3 14 14 14 14
Trim Submerged: Surface: Surface: Surface: Surface:
Minutes since last SD radar search N.I.U. N.I.U. N.I.U. N.I.
Number 1 1 1 1 2
Type Betty: Mavis Mavis ? ??
Probable Mission ? H H H ?
How Contacted Per. Lookout Per. Lookout Lookout
Initial Range (Miles) 5 10 9 15 15
Elevation Angle(Degrees) 4 5 4 3 3
Range & Relative Bearing of plane when it detected S/M. ND ND ND ND
(State(Beau- 2 4 4 3 3
Sea: fort) 345 345 345 345 345
(DirectionRel) 20 20 20 20 20
Visibility Miles 10 30 30 30 30
Clouds: ( Ft. 2000 4000 4000 3000 3000
Percent Overcast 100 4 4 15 15
(Bearing Rel) :
Moon: (Angle
(Percent Illum. :
Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol LIGHT GRAY.

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(H) ATTACK DATA

U.S.S. GAR
TIME 0930(I)
GUN ATTACK #1
DATE 7 September 1944
PATROL NO.13
LAT. 9-27'N
LONG. 138-08'E

TARGET DATA - DAMAGE INFLICTED

Sunk:

Damaged: One building in GORON POINT area on YAF Island.

Damage determined by: Observing fire start and continue to burn for some time. Other explosions of H.C. shells were observed in target area but due to extreme range was unable to observe any damage that may have been caused.

DETAILS OF ACTION

At 0930 on course 053(t) range 10,000 yards bearing 290 relative, opened fire with 5" deck gun on target area. With the range varying from nine to ten thousand yards, expended 42 rounds of 5" H.C. 0950 ceased. Fire and retired.

Fire control consisted of 4 ranges corrected by spotting.

With the exception of two shorts all the shells landed in the target area.

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0700(H) 29 September 1944 3-30'N 126-12'E

TARGET DATE - DAMAGE INFLICTED

Sunk: One small sailing vessel about thirty ft. in length.

Damaged determined by: Observing 50 Cal. and 20M projectiles hit target and later observed target sinking.

DETAILS OF ACTION

At 0700(H) sighted mast on horizon. Closed to investigate. On determining it to be a small harmless sailing vessel manned guns and fired a few bursts over the bow. On seeing no one in the water or on the ship decided to sink it as it was a menace to navigation. Opened fire and sank target expending 500 rounds of 50 Cal. and 300 rounds of 20M.

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1. MINES
None sighted.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS

On the night of 20 September with SULUAN Island bearing 265(t) range 35,000 yards a lookout reported hearing a plane. APR reported radar interference at 176 m's, a steady pip, and almost immediately SJ reported a plane on starboard quarter closing rapidly. The report had just reached the bridge when two large white flares were dropped. Submerged for about an hour. On surfacing encountered radar interference sweeping us on 176 m's but with no steady contact, however, a plane passed directly overhead and we submerged a second time. The night was dark on the visibility very poor. Radar interference was encountered on other nights but this was the only contact with night planes.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE

1. No. 1 VAPOR COMPRESSION STILL.
The compressor lobes seized and caused excessive wear on casing where drive impeller hit impeller housing.
Inspection showed the taper pit securing the gear on the impeller shaft to be made of a soft steel. This had allowed the gears and lobes to lose their timing.
The compressor was pulled down, lobes scraped and all worn surfaces smoothed. the gears were rectimed and the proper type taper pin installed.
NOTE: The excessive wear on impeller housing makes it advisable to renew the compressor prior to another patrol.

2. A fire occurred in the Maneuvering Room in the cork under and around asbestos shield over series two resistor on the port side.
Faulty adjustment of contact mechanism #40 caused improper closing of this contact thus allowing the starting resistance to conduct current when the contact was closed. Carbon impression showed good contact for arcing tip, but none for silver (current carrying) contact.
Examination showed a very poor silver contact, especially the upper half. Also the adjusting lock screw was bent which could have allowed the already poor contact to slip. This contact was resilvered during last refit and showed good carbon impression prior to departure for patrol.
To remedy this the cubicle was split and propulsion maintained on the one side. The contactor and mechanism was removed from the stand. The upper contact holder was shimmed and adjusted on carrying frame to give best contact. It was then reinstalled and has functioned since that time without. i.s.h.p.
Due to this experience a careful inspection should be made of all contacts in the control cubicle. Contacts should be removed as necessary to facilitate inspection.

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3. MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE (CONTINUED)

3. No. 3 MAIN ENGINE
   - Excessive noise and vibration detected on No. 3 Main Engine
   - Salt water pump.
   - The thrust bearing on the attached salt water pump was badly worn, and several balls in the race were chewed up.
   - The pump was pulled and the spare installed.

4. SOUND GEAR
   - (a) A ground was detected in JK training gear and found to be in multi-conductor cable between junction box in control room and JK terminal board in conning tower.
   - No spare connection being furnished in the junction box the leads were blanked off there and terminal two and three were tied together at the starter panel in forward torpedo room. The power switch on sound panel in forward room was used to start gear.

   (b) Shut holding coil in JK starter panel burned out, with the hook up mentioned in (a) above full voltage from auxiliary power was applied to one side of coil. High voltage during finishing rate on battery charge proved too great for coil causing it to burn out.
   - Coil was replaced and a momentary start switch was installed on starter panel in forward torpedo room, thus placing the gear in satisfactory operating condition.

   (c) Shaft on bearing transmitter carried away.
   - This was apparently caused by crystallization of the metal. A new shaft was manufactured and installed.

(L)RADIO
   - Radio reception during this patrol was fair, however, difficulty was encountered on all Kaiku frequencies during schedule times. The six thousand kilocycle band was the only usable frequency during submarine tracacasts. All other bands were blocked by enemy interference. This interference seemed to be accomplished by a frequency variation which continually swept the Kaiku frequencies. Kaiku signals could not be heard between the times of seventeen and twenty-one hundred zebra.

   After shifting to Radio Belconnen signals were good except during the transmissions on twelve thousand. Signals were not readable on this frequency until about six hours zebra and sometimes not at all.

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1. RADIO (CONTINUED)
2. Five transmissions were made during this patrol. Three of these were cleared to Radio Honolulu. The first on 12705 kilocycles was cleared very easily. The second on 8470 was cleared easily but Radio Honolulu was bothered by interference. On September 8470 was answered by Radio Balboa giving a signal strength of four, however after the dispatch had been transmitted the sending station was informed that Radio Balboa could not take the message due to weak signals. It was then cleared to Radio Honolulu. Time on the air for this transmission was one hour and twenty minutes. The other two transmissions were made to VHM in Australia on twenty-seven and twenty-eight September. On twenty-seven September the call up to VHKO was answered promptly by VHM, however after the transmission had been made VHM could not be heard again. No receipt was obtained for the message. On twenty-eight September the message was cleared to VHM on 4235 after it had been transmitted on 8470. Atmospherics presented the greatest difficulty on 4235, VHM's signal strength being from one to two.

(M) RADAR

The performance of the SJ-A radar during this patrol was excellent. The new perforated type reflector, installed during the last refit, has resulted in more accurate bearings with lobe switching, in a clearer picture on the PPI screen and in longer ranges as compared to those obtained on previous patrols. For example, destroyers were contacted at ranges from 24,000 to 27,000 yards and submarines from 1,000 to 17,000 yards. The key, also installed during last refit, proved to be valuable for both identification and communication. On one occasion identification signals were exchanged with a friendly submarine at a range of 19,000 yards. On another occasion they were exchanged at a range of at least 25,000 yards, and very satisfactory communication was established at the same range.

The SD-A radar was not used during most of the patrol. The APR-1 radar detector, and SPA-1 pulse analyzer, installed at Pearl Harbor, proved to be invaluable as a warning of the approach of radar equipped planes and for locating land based radar. The following radars were contacted:

| Frequency | P.R.F. | Pulse Width | Freq. of Sweep |
|||||
| (1) 153 mc. | 490-500 | 15 m' cross. | Irregular |
| (2) 176 | 265 | 15 | " |
| (3) 176 | 500 | 10 | Keyed Intermittently |
| (4) 162 | 500 | 20 rpm |
| (5) 220 | 500 | 8 | Irregular |
| (6) 400 | 60 | 8 | Irregular |

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1. RADAR (CONTINUED)
2. Sound conditions were generally good.
3. (O) DENSITY CONDITIONS
4. Negative temperature gradients from 2 to 4 degrees were experienced in and around the PALAU and YAP areas and from 1 to 3 degrees off SURIGAO STRAIT. In all cases the layers were isothermal to about 225 feet and what negative gradients that existed were sharp between 225 and 300 feet. B.T. cards that were taken are being forwarded directly to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
5. (P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY
6. Health throughout the patrol was good. The only sick days experienced were as follows:
   - Appendicitis Acute #304 - 5
   - Mastoiditis Acute #513 - 5
7. Minor cases of colds, constipation, bruises, lacerations and burns were treated.
8. The habitability of the vessel was excellent.
9. The meals were well planned and excellently prepared.
10. COUCH, Calvin Ernest, 268 25 15, CCS(AA)(T), USN. is highly complemented for his performance of duty as leading cook.
11. (Q) PERSONNEL
12. (a) Number of men on board during patrol. 74
13. (b) Number of men qualified at start of patrol. 46
14. (c) Number of men qualified at end of patrol. 55
15. (d) Number of men making first patrol. 10
16. (e) Number of men advanced in rating during patrol 14
17. The state of training, and the performance of duty of both officers and men has been excellent.
18. School was held throughout the patrol for the unqualified officers and men, and although the number of men qualified during the run was not high the interest shown was gratifying. The interest in learning the boat was particularly gratifying in the unqualified officers. Knowledge of various systems became a game and it kept the qualified people on their toes answering the various questions and settling amicable arguments.

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(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED
Pearl Harbor to Majuro
Majuro to Palau
In area
Palau to Yap
In area
Yap to Surigao Strait
In area
Surigao Strait to Seeadler
Seeadler to Brisbane
TOTAL
: 2,374
: 2,250
: 479
: 331
: 916
: 567
: 1,272
: 1,825
: 1,920
: 11,934
: 11,069

:  (S) DURATION
Enroute Majuro
Majuro to Palau
In Palau Area
Enroute Yap
In Yap area
Yap to Surigao Strait
Off Surigao Strait
Surigao to Brisbane
TOTAL
Days submerged 18

:  (T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING
TORPEDOES
24
FUEL
12,000 gals.
PROVISIONS
10 days
PERSONNEL FACTOR
5 days

:  (U) Mk. 18 TORPEDOES
Mark 18 holding straps proved a great labor saver on this run, allowing one torpedo in the tube to be charged along with one in the racks. Torpedoes were tested for tightness every other charging period. Blotting paper was found an excellent spill aid eliminator when taking gravity readings. The torpedoes were in excellent condition and gave us no trouble.
Of the Mark 23 torpedoes forward all were in excellent shape requiring little attention with the exception of 61899 which lost 100 lbs. pressure per day from a leaky nipple. Line from top of starting valve to starting piston could not be tightened further at the starting piston end, so this torpedo was reserved for reload. Leak was not sufficient to lift starting valve.

40 MM

ComSubFac restricted letter FF12-10/S74-1/(90) Serial 1426 of 14 July 1944 was followed to the letter for routine of the 40MM gun, and worked out very satisfactorily. A rusted pedal spring caused failure at end of the run but was easily remedied. Lubrication is ample.

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23 -

The lack of enemy ship contacts was disappointing as was the return of all our torpedoes. This was somewhat offset, however, by the highly pleasant privilege of being able to watch the NIPS blasted daily and at will by our own Task Forces, during the special missions assigned us.

The AFR with the pulse analyzer unit proved of great value in giving us timely warning of approaching enemy aircraft as well as nearby shore or ship radar activity.

Lieutenant Allen A. BERGNER, USN is commended for the capable manner in which he actively handled this vessel during the period the Commanding Officer was on the sick list.

The morale of the officers and crew remains high and awaits opportunity for more positive demonstration.

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1. CAR's Thirteenth War Patrol was spent in performing life-guard services off YAP and in offensive reconnaissance off SURICACO STRAIT. No targets worthy of torpedoes were encountered. The one opportunity for rescue was foiled by a friendly DD who made the pick-up.

2. While performing lifeguard services off YAP, CAR joined friendly task force in the bombardment of shore installations.

3. A small, abandoned sailboat was sunk by 20mm and .50 cal. gunfire while enroute from area.

4. This patrol is not designated "Successful" for purpose of award of Combat Insignia.

J. H. HALLIS.

Distribution:
Cominch (3 - direct)
VCNO (2 - direct)
VOFNAV (Op-23c)
ComlstFlit
Com2ndFlit
Com3rdFlit
GHQ Sec 22
Comsubs1stFlit (25)
Comsubs2ndFlit
Comsubs7thFlit (25)
CSS-4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28.
CSD-53 and 61
OinC, S/M School, N.L., Conn. (2)
FlT Radio Unit, HELBOUNE
CO USS GAR.
F. F. HURRI,
Force Secretary.

10 014259

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1243
Serial 02698
CONFIDENTIAL
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
CO, U.S.S. GAR (SS206)
Conf. Ltr. serial 016
of 9 October 1944.
From: Commander Seventh Fleet.
To: Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of Thirteenth War Patrol.
1. Forwarded.

J.H. LONG
By Direction

10 01055

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1. Enclosure (A), covering the fourteenth war patrol of this vessel during which two special missions were conducted in the Philippine Area, between the period 3 November 1944 and 30 November 1944, is forwarded herewith.

M. Ferrara
M. Ferrara

Date: 2-29-46

1 1259

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1. PROLOGUE:
Arrived Brisbane, Australia from our thirteenth war patrol on 9 October 1944. A normal refit conducted by Submarine Base and relief crew was completed on 24 October 1944. Ready for sea 3 November 1944.

: 2. NARRATIVE:
3 November (K)
14:00 Departed New Farm Wharf for patrol in accordance with CTF-72's Operation order No. S69-44.
15:30 Took departure from Coloundra Head light.

: 4-10 November (K)
Uneventful. Conducted daily trim and training dives. Exercised control party.

: 11 November (I)
0642 Submerged.
0658 Surfaced.
0915 Sighted USS NAUTILUS and exchanged recognition signals.
1547 Submerged.
1708 Surfaced.
1730 Contacted escort.

: 12 November (I)
0750 Passed entrance buoys and entered Mios Woendi Lagoon.
0820 Moored alongside USS TRINITY for fuel.
1240 Underway to shift berths.
1307 Moored alongside USS ORION.

: 13 November (I)
0800 Commenced loading material and personnel for special mission.
1300 Completed loading, having received aboard 16 army personnel, 4 officers and 12 men, and 30 tons of material. Captain W.D. Vaughan, 0-23978, USA in charge of party.
1400 Underway.
1450 Passed entrance buoys and contacted escort.
1526 Submerged for trim.
1604 Surfaced.

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14 November (I)
1059 Submerged for practice approach on escort.
1143 Surfaced.
1150 Parted company with escort.
1310 Sighted USS BARBERO and exchanged recognition signals.
1345 Test fired all guns.

: 15 November (I)
0608 Submerged.
0625 Surfaced.
1033 Sighted Moroti Island bearing 262(t).
2350 Sighted Tagoeiandang Island bearing 260(t) and Siaoe Island bearing 310(t).

: 16 November (H)
0200 Radar interference on SJ radar.
0205 Exchanged recognition signals with friendly ship via SJ.
0638 Submerged on what later turned out to be a friendly plane contact.
0725 Surfaced.
Throughout the day we sighted approximately 150 friendly planes traveling West over the Celebes Sea, and about 30 more, probably from the same group, heading East shortly before sunset.
2210 Commenced transit of Sibutu Passage.

: 17 November (H)
0025 Cleared Sibutu Passage.
0205 Radar contact on Doc Cann Island bearing 037(t), range 15,000 yards.
0558 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #1)
0936 Surfaced.
1032 Sighted plane passing well clear to port. (PLANE CONTACT #2)
1552 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #3)
1632 Surfaced.

: 18 November (H)
0230 Received change in orders concerning first stop.
0536 Submerged.
1800 Surfaced.

: 19 November (H)
0100 Transmitted GAR Serial One to CTG-71.9.
0514 Submerged for transit of narrow passage between Golo Island and Mindoro.
1835 Surfaced in Verde Island Passage.

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20 November (H)

0503 Submerged off designated spot for first mission.
0610 Observed correct security signals on beach which at
0800 were removed as per instructions.
1600 Closed beach and again observed correct signals.
1700 Sighted small sail boat standing out with a huge set of
US colors flying. This, in land locked Verde Island Passage,
some 50 miles from Corregidor and Batian was an inspiring
sight indeed.
1800 Surfaced a mile and a half off shore, flooded down, and
commenced closing the beach. When 480 yards from the shore
line we stopped and keeping our bow pointed in; waited.
After 15 minutes of waiting and the sailboat making no
effort to close us we decided to close him. In a few minutes
after making sure of his friendly character we allowed the
boat to come alongside and Lieutenant Commander Rowe came
aboard. It seems that they were a little uncertain of our
being friendly and hence did not close us when we surfaced.
Unloading commenced immediately and the job was completed in an hour. Rowe's boat was large enough to take the
entire load, and this plus the fact that the natives were
willing and able workers greatly increased the efficiency of
the operation.
Rowe's plea was for food and medical supplies. Many of
his men are suffering from mal-nutrition and malaria. He himself looked drawn and yellow with malaria and could not partake
of solid food served him. The GAR supplemented his delivery
with 500 lbs. of provisions, including 30 loaves of freshly
baked bread.
On completing the unloading decided to convert 3A and 3B
fuel ballast tanks to ballast tanks. Total time for the
conversion was 45 minutes.
2045 Stood out.
After leaving the Passage received information on Jap
transport Subs using it to supply Leyte from Manila.

21 November (H)

0100 Transmitted GAR Serial Two to CTG-71.9, reporting completion
of first mission.
0620 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #4)
0910 Surfaced.
1628 Submerged.
1745 Surfaced.

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22 November (H)

0516 Submerged off Darigayos River, the spot designated for second mission, and commenced closing the beach.

0800 After spending two hours within two miles of the shore line and sighting no signals proceeded up the coast. Throughout the day made repeated attempts to locate ourselves with respect to the coast line but found it impossible to get a fix. A dense haze lying over the low coast line plus the fact that the many low hills were difficult to identify accounted for the uncertainty of our position.

1745 Sighted the correct signals with a smudge fire between but could not locate the small boat that was supposed to be standing out, however in view of the signals already sighted decided to attempt to contact our party; so at

1752 Surfaced and headed in on true bearing of signals.

1800 Sighted small boat with three vertical white lights just off shore. Closed beach to 800 yards and contacted small boat containing Major Barnett, USA and party of men. We were amazed to learn that we were at our alternate spot. (Santiago Cove) Later developments proved that we were extremely fortunate to have contacted this party first.

Barnett reported that there were three small Jap patrol boats 4 miles to the north of us at San Estaban which patrol 200 yards off the reef parallel to the coast. Description: 20 tons, one 50 cal. MG aft, and manned by 13 men.

Due to the scarcity of men and boats Barnett cannot unload us tonight, however Major Volkman down at the primary spot was thought to have sufficient men and boats to take care of us. He also thought that Volkman had some intelligence information which he wanted us to take back.

In hopes of completing the mission as soon as possible it was decided to take Major Barnett and four body guards aboard and proceed to the primary spot to contact and unload with Major Volkman. As we started out the Major said that he was hoping that we would arrive a couple of days before when two Jap CA's and four DD's had been anchored in Santiago Cove.

Enroute several large fires were observed on the beach and inland, and were explained as villages fired by the Japs as reprisals, or "Spy Towns" fired by our own forces. (Spy Towns being villages saturated with Jap spies or agents)

Major Barnett was visibly affected by a meal of steak, eggs and fresh vegetables which was served him. He had not eaten with knife and fork, nor had he seen white bread and butter since the war started. His body guards awed the crew when they preferred to eat bread and candy instead of the food that was served them. It was quite a sight seeing them sitting there with a piece of bread and jam in one hand and a candy bar in the other.

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22 November (H) (CONTINUED)

2100 Arrived off primary spot, but the necessary fire on the beach and the boat containing 3 verticle white lights were not in sight. Decided to send a landing party consisting of Major Barnett, his body guards, and Lt. Jamison, USA (passenger) in on rubber boat to attempt to contact Major Volkman. (a) If beach is secure and ready to unload build a fire, and send out boat with three verticle white lights. (b) If no signals sighted prior to 0200 we would haul out and return the next day observing normal security procedure for unloading the following night. Closed mouth of Darigayos River to 1,000 yards and disembarked landing party, then hauled out to three miles to await developments.

23 November (H)

0100 Observed flashing light on water in direction of spot. Closed to investigate and made contact with rubber boat containing landing party. Investigation of spot disclosed no signs of Major Volkman or party, but Jap patrols were present. Our party had narrowly escaped contact with one group of Japs. Barnett's assumption was that since there had been no Jap night patrol activity for several weeks preceeding, that they had some how been alerted----possibly by an informer. This spot considered permanently compromised. It was then decided to return to the alternate spot, and put Major Barnett and party ashore in our rubber boat----this time with Capt. Vaughn (officer in charge of passengers) to assist in preparations for the unloading the following night. The Major was sure that he could have sufficient men and boats to take care of us. Security signals were arranged for the next day. The mouth of Santiago Cove was closed to 1,000 yards and the party disembarked in the rubber boat. (It is noted that Major Barnett did not know he was to fly the Chinese colors from his boat prior to sunset as was arranged for in the security procedure)

0300 Received CTG-71.9's Serial 14 telling of CA and other ships moving south along the Coast. This must be the same outfit that had been anchored in Santiago Cove on the nineteenth as reported to us by Major Barnett. Also received CTG-71.9 Serial 15 confirming compromisation of primary spot with instructions to use Santiago Cove, which we were.

0507 Submerged.

1600 Observed correct security signals.

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23 November (H) (CONTINUED)

1755 Surfaced and closed entrance to Cove. (It is noted that again no boat was sighted prior to sunset as had been arranged for the preceeding day)

1800 Contacted Major Barnett and commenced unloading.

2200 Unloading completed. Having estimated six hours to unload we were all surprised to find the job completed in four hours, however once started there was no interference, and again the willingness of the native men to work and a sufficient number of boats available contributed greatly to the smoothness of the operation.

Upon leaving Major Barnett made a plea for more guns, ammunition and medicine.

2210 Stood out.

24 November (H)

0030 Transmitted GAR Serial Three to CTG-71.9 reporting both missions completed and plan to spend day off Lingayen Gulf before departing for Mios Woendi.

0400 Received CTG-71.9's Serial 17 informing us of ships anchored in Santiago Cove and to keep clear while awaiting further instructions. The source of this intelligence was apparently inaccurate because we have been the only ship in the Cove for the past two nights.

0550 Submerged for days patrol off Lingayen Gulf. Keeping well clear of mineable waters.

1755 Surfaced.

2100 Received CTG-71.9's Serial 19 acknowledging receipt of our Serial Three, and cancelling previous instructions, informing us to proceed as per our Serial Three. It also mentioned that our Serial Two had not been received. This latter is difficult to understand as the receipt for our Serial Two was properly authenticated for by Radio Darwin. (See comments under Radio)

25 November (H)

0729 Sighted ship bearing 090(t) and commenced end around. (SHIP CONTACT #1)

0818 Submerged ahead of target, and commenced closing.

Target turned out to be a well camouflaged Sea Truck of about a thousand tons on course 165, speed 6 knots. Camouflage consisted of tree branches and other foliage completely covering the topside. Decided that he was too small for a torpedo but would make a good target for the gun, so at

1007 Made a battle surface 3,000 yards on his starboard beam and opened fire. The target was heavily loaded and had little free board so closed to 1,800 yards, when the fifth shot hit him in the superstructure and the sixth was a direct hit amid-ships. Immediately following this hit there was a tremendous explosion and the target disintegrated completely.

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25 November (H) (CONTINUED)

Flame and smoke shot hundreds of feet in the air and was a sight that will long be remembered. When the smoke cleared away there was nothing left. This explosion came as a complete surprise to all hands as no one expected to find a Sea Truck loaded with ammunition.

His topsides being covered with foliage etc. it was impossible to see what guns he had, if any, and then when we surfaced on him he blew up so quickly that he had no time to shoot back even if he had wanted to. Our seventh shell was in the gun at time of the explosion and was unloaded through the muzzle.

1018 Secured from Battle Stations.
1115 Submerged on plane contact. (PLANE CONTACT #5)
1247 Surfaced.
2210 Radar interference dead ahead.
2215 Exchanged recognition signals with the USS BARBERO via SJ.

26 November (H)

1123 Submerged on plane contact. The officer of the deck identified it as friendly, however being in a blind bombing zone and the plane commencing a run on us it was thought best to take her down.

1204 Surfaced.
2130 Commenced transit of Sibutu Passage.
2300 Cleared Sibutu Passage.

27 November (H)

0000 APR contact which developed into a steady dip, identified as from our own aircraft. Turned on our I.F.F.
0005 SJ radar contact on fast moving target, range 8,000 yards, moving from starboard, quarter to starboard bow.
0010 Target closing rapidly on constant bearing and at
0014 Sighted PBY, range 1,000 yards, altitude 100 feet coming right for us. Dove to 150 feet, Lat. 4-33'N Long. 119-50'E.
0038 Three bombs in rapid succession, not close. Probably our PBY "making his kill" on us. Caution prevailed at this point and decided to go deep and remain submerged until dawn when we could more easily establish our identity to our own aircraft and at a safer distance. This decision was strengthened by the fact that we were in a Blind Bombing Zone with an apparently "trigger happy" aviator flying around loose upstairs.
0220 JP sound reports slow screws on starboard bow. Turned bow to him, rigged for depth charge and silent running and ordered periscope depth. Upon reaching periscope depth, the moon was still up, visibility was good but could not see any target. At this point, JK sound reported fish noises all around. After careful search on periscope with negative results, secured from depth charge defense stations and silent running and went deep again to await day break.

0528 Surfaced. All clear.

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28 November (H)
: 29 November (I)
: 30 November (I)
: 1045 Passed entrance bouys to Mois Woendi, Lagoon.
: 1130 Moored alongside U.S.S. ORION.

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(C) WEATHER
Weather and sea conditions throughout the patrol were excellent.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION
Currents in general conformed with the coast pilot. A strong current was experienced along the West Coast of Luzon setting north varying from one to three knots.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
No navigational lights were sighted.

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17 Nov : 17 Nov : 17 Nov : 21 Nov : 25 Nov :
Date : 0558(H) : 1032(H) : 1522(H) : 0620(H) : 1145(H)
Position: Lat. : 06-22'N : 7-25'N : 8-20'N : 14-40'N : 13-47'N
Position: Long. : 119-53'E : 120-07'E : 120-17'E : 118-45'E : 119-43'E
Speed : 16 : 16 : 16 : 17 : 18
Trim : Surface : Surface : Surface : Surface : Surface
Minutes since last SD radar search : *NIU : NIU : NIU : NIU : NIU
Number : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1
Type : Rufe : ? : Dave : Sally : Betty
Probable Mission : ? : ? : H : UNK : UNK
How Contacted : Lookout : Lookout : Lookout : Lookout : Lookout
Initial Range (Miles) : 8 : 12 : 9 : 10 : 7
Elevation Angle(Degrees) 4 : 2 : 5 : 4 : 3
Range & Relative Bearing of plane when it detected S/M : ND : ND : ND : ND : ND
(State Beaufort) : 2 : 2 : 2 : 3 : 1
Visibility Miles : 15 : 15 : 15 : 20 : 35
Clouds: Ft. : 2000 : 2000 : 2000 : 4000 : 6000
(Bearing Rel) : 60 : 60 : 60 : 40 : 5
Moon: Angle (Percent Illum) :
*Not in use
Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol LIGHT GRAY.

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1007 (H) 25 NOVEMBER 1944  L.A.T. 13-46.5'N LONG. 119-39'E

TARGET DAMAGE - DAMAGE INFLICTED

Sunk: One 1,000 ton ammunition carrying Sea Truck.

Damaged: None.

Damage determined by: Observing target disintegrate from an explosion that went hundreds of feet in the air. When the clouds of smoke had cleared away there was nothing left.

DETAILS OF ACTION

At 1007, on course 353(t), made battle surface on targets starboard beam and opened fire, initial range 3,000 yards, closing to 1,800 yards. The fifth round of five inch hit high in superstructure and the sixth was a bulls eye amidship. The target disintegrated from a terrific explosion that could be felt throughout the ship, and which was observed to go hundreds of feet in the air. Ceased fire having expended 6 rounds of five inch, 4 rounds of 40 MM, 30 rounds of 20 MM and 150 rounds of 50 Cal. Our small stuff did not start hitting until shortly before the target blew up.

Fire control consisted of SJ ranges corrected by spotting.

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1. MINES
None sighted.

: 2. ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS.
None encountered.

: 3. MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE
(a) ELECTRICAL
Airconditioning circulating water pump motor.

Early in the patrol the roller bearing on the pump end of this motor failed. Examination showed the bearing to be well lubricated, but the balls and ball holder were badly chewed up. The motor is driving a 40 g.p.m. impeller, installed during a previous refit by Sub Base, Pearl Harbor, in a 80 g.p.m. casing, hence it is kept running constantly, close to maximum speed in order to furnish sufficient circulating water. It is evident that this motor will continue to give us bearing trouble unless the impeller designed for the pump is installed. This will allow lower speed, and also improve the balance of the unit, thereby illuminating the cause of bearing failure and, incidentally, improve the overall airconditioning of the boat.

(b) MAIN ENGINE CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS

During the first part of this patrol, a routine inspection showed that the connecting rod bearings of units No.3,11 and 16 of No. 3 main engine showed wear on the edges of the bearing shell. This wear was not in the bearing metal where it contacted the journal, but on the edge facing the other bearing on the journal and on the edge facing the crank shaft web. The bearing had 386.4 hours on it since the last main engine overhaul.

Unit No. 3 was pulled completely and the piston pin and bushing checked for wear, all measurements were normal, however, there was a burr on the journal which gave the appearance of having been caused by the connecting rod having been dropped on the journal during the last overhaul. The bearings on all three units were renewed and No. 3 journal stoned, but there was no definite solution as to what caused this wear.

As soon as our schedule allowed all main engines were checked for similar wear on connecting rod bearings. No. 1 main engine with 864 hours since last overhaul showed two such cases, units No. 7 and 15, with some indications of wear on several other units. No. 15 had the same type burr on the journal as had been previously found on unit No. 3 of No. 3 main engine. These burrs were stoned and the three bearings renewed. However, in this case it was noted that the bearing nuts were not pulled up very tight.

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6 and 14 of No. 4 main engine showed exactly the same wear, and same loose bearing nuts. The bearings were renewed. No. 2 main engine when it had 106.5 hours since overhaul showed only the slightest indication of wear on No. 3 connecting rod bearing. This bearing was rolled out, stoned, and replaced. When the boat came alongside the USS ORION for topping off and voyage repairs a thorough investigation was made to determine the cause of the trouble. Main bearings No. 1,3,5,7, and 9 were rolled out and showed no indication of wear, the thrust measurements were normal. All connecting rod bearings were rolled out. Wear was found on the side as before, of bearings No. 1,3,6,8,9, 10,11,13 and 16, all of these bearings were noted to have bearing nuts which were not tight. At this time the engine had 926.7 hours since its last overhaul and 131.7 hours since the check during the last refit. The above numbered bearings were renewed. Since time limited, and the wear did not involve the bearing surfaces the other engines were merely checked for loose bearing nuts. No further trouble with connecting rod bearings was experienced during the rest of the run. All evidence points to the fact that loose bearing nuts caused this wear on the bearing edges. Nos. 1,3 and 4 main engines were overhauled by the Sub Base, Pearl Harbor during July 1944.

(c) SD RADAR

On November 16, 1944 the transformer, T-202, in the receiver indicator unit of the SD radar burned out. In as much as no spares are carried, the SD radar is out of commission until a transformer can be obtained. At the time of the failure, the power and transmitter plate switches were on, but the key was in the off position. This condition had existed for approximately one hour when smoke started coming out of the unit. On investigation, it was found that T-202 had burst open. This transformer has been in the unit for over two years, and no reason for its failure could be found.

(d) RADIO

The VHF motor generator was found to have a zero ground while proceeding to Woendi. Investigation showed that rewinding was necessary to correct the trouble. The motor generator was removed from ship for rewinding by Tender. Power for operation of VHF is now obtained from 12 cells of the main storage battery until such time that the motor generator is reinstalled.

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1. RADIO
Radio reception during this war patrol was good however, Bells would fade between the hours of fourteen to twenty hundred zebra. Very little enemy interference was encountered.
Four transmissions were made during this patrol. All of which were cleared to Radio Darwin. The first on 8470 kilocycles was cleared very easily. The second on 8470 kilocycles was receipted and authenticated for by Radio Darwin, but later it was discovered that the message was not received by CTG-71.9 It is believed that VHM received the heading of this message since they requested that groups three to twenty three of this twenty five group message be repeated. Receipt being obtained from Radio Darwin immediately following this request, no further transmission was made. The third on 8470 kilocycles was cleared very easily. The fourth on 8470 kilocycles was cleared in an hour and twenty minutes. During this transmission VHAL was bothered by strength five interference.
The date and time group of our Serial Two which was not received by CTG-71.9 was 201703.

(M) RADAR
After leaving Brisbane, difficulty was experienced in tuning up the SJ radar. While at Woendi, the trouble was corrected. It was found to be due to striped threads on the 726B tuning device. No trouble was experienced during the rest of the patrol.
Until the transformer, T-202, burned out, the SD radar was operating exceptionally well. This failure is covered under Major Casualties.
The following APR, radar detector, and SJ radar interference contacts were made during this patrol:

| DATE | POSITION | FREQUENCY | PULSE RATE | REMARKS |
|------|||||
| Nov. 15 | 2-39N    | 180       | 600        | Triggered the I.F.F. |
|      | 126-55E   |           |            |         |
|      | 2-46N    | 512       | 200        | Sweeping. Weak. |
|      | 124-13E   |           |            |         |
| Nov. 16 | 4-52N    | 179       | 350        | Sweeping. Steadied on for a few minutes. |
|      | 119-37E   |           |            |         |
| Nov. 18 | 12-40N    | Interference on SJ | Due to another submarine. Exchanged signals by radar. |
|      | 120-36E   |           |            |         |
| Nov. 19 | 13-35N    | 202       | 1600       | Sweeping. Weak. |
|      | 120-40E   |           |            |         |

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(N) SOUND CONDITIONS
Sound conditions as far as could be determined were generally good.

:  (O) DENSITY CONDITIONS
Due to the limited number of dives made during this run it was impossible to get a good survey of density conditions.

:  (P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY.
Health throughout the patrol was good. No sick days were experienced.
Minor cases of colds, constipation, bruises, lacerations and burns were treated.
The habitability of the vessel was excellent.
The meals were well planned and excellently prepared.
COUCH, C.E. CCS(AA)(T) is still batting a thousand with his commissary department.

:  (Q) PERSONNEL
(a) Number of men on board during patrol. 74
(b) Number of men qualified at start of patrol. 42
(c) Number of men qualified at end of patrol. 50
(d) Number of men making first patrol. 10
(e) Number of men advanced in rating during patrol. 7

:  (R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED
| MILES | FUEL USED |
|-------||
| Brisbane to Mois Woendi | 2,711 | 38,910 gals. |
| Woendi to 1st stop | 2,020 | 29,750 gals. |
| 1st stop to 2nd stop | 397 | 7,130 gals. |
| And stop to Woendi | 2,222 | 37,100 gals. |
| TOTAL | 7,350 | 112,890 gals. |

:  (S) DURATION
| DAYS |  |
|------|--|
| Brisbane to Woendi | 9 |
| At Woendi | 1 |
| Woendi to 1st stop | 7 |
| 1st stop to 2nd stop | 3 |
| 2nd stop to Woendi | 7 |
| TOTAL | 27 |

Days submerged - 6

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10 41,546 gals. 30 day 20 days

(U) Mk. 18 TORPEDOES
None carried aboard.

(V) REMARKS

The needs of the forces contacted on this mission were so pressing, and the supplies so carefully received, it is felt that the submarine should take the initiative in developing the contacts, rather than risk failure.

As was explained at our Second Spot, the agents security boat could not be sailed out far enough in daylight to afford easy sighting by us, because of the close Jap patrols and resultant possibility of compromising the beach head. The shore security signals, however were observed to be correct and on the strength of these alone it was felt sufficiently safe for us to close the beach successfully. We were rewarded in this by making the contact.

The magnificent spirit, confidence and gratitude of these forces gives to this command a feeling of keen satisfaction at having been of some assistant to them.

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1. The Commander Task Group SEVENTY ONE POINT NINE.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via : (1) The Commander Task Force SEVENTY ONE.
    (2) The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of War Patrol Number Fourteen.

1. The Fourteenth War Patrol of the U.S.S. GAR was of twenty-seven days duration and comprised of the performance of two special missions in the PHILIPPINES, both of which were efficiently accomplished.

2. The second part of the mission produced unexpected complications among which were, navigational difficulties, JAP patrol boats in the vicinity, and compromise of the designated rendezvous points. However, excellent planning and the logical deductions made overcame all difficulties encountered and resulted in the speedy accomplishment of the mission.

3. The well planned and executed gun action against a one thousand ton sea truck which occurred on 25 November resulted in two hits out of only six shots fired. The excellent shooting resulted in the complete destruction of the target which was evidently loaded with ammunition.

4. It is noted that the contacting agent on the West Coast of LUZON had not received instructions to fly a CHINESE flag from the contacting boat.

5. An investigation is being made to determine the reasons for the non-delivery of GAR's Serial Two. Services sent to Radio DARWIN were answered indicating non-receipt by both VHM and VHAL. In as much as the GAR reported having obtained a receipt and proper authentication for her message, it does not appear that the receipt was made by the enemy.

6. It is recommended that the Submarine CombatAward be authorized for this patrol.

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7. It is further recommended that the GAR be credited with having inflicted the following damage:

SUNK

1 SEA TRUCK (EC) 1,000 tons.

8. The Task Group Commander congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers and crew of the GAR upon the expeditious completion of a hazardous assignment and upon the damage inflicted upon the enemy.

Copy to:
Com. 1st Flt.
ComSubs. 1st Flt.
CO USS GAR.

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12a/pp

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**DECLASSIFIED**

**SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:**
USS GAR Seoret Ltr. A16-3
Serial 018, dated 30
November 1944. Report of
Fourteenth 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. GAR (SS206) - Report of Fourteenth War Patrol - Comment on

1. The primary objective of the Fourteenth War Patrol of the GAR was the performance of special missions in the CENTRAL PHILIPPINES.

2. The first special mission presented no unexpected difficulties. Contact was promptly made after surfacing at 1800 on the evening of the 20th, and the whole mission was complete and GAR was standing out by 2045. The second mission was not so readily performed because the initial spot was discovered to have been compromised and the facilities were not deemed sufficiently adequate at the alternate spot to commence immediate unloading. However, the exercise of good judgement and the determination to get the job done resulted in a complete and reasonably expeditious unloading during the second evening of contact.

3. A well planned and smartly conducted gun battle on November 25th sank a sea truck with two hits scored out of six shots fired. The ship's cargo appeared to be ammunition, because a tremendous explosion caused complete and almost instantaneous destruction of the target following the second hit.

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

5. The Force Commander congratulates the Commanding Officer, Officers and Crew of the GAR upon the completion of two special missions and for inflicting the following damage upon the enemy:

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15 JAN 1945
UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET
Al6-3(2)(C)(F-3/egj)
Serial: 00995

DECLASSIFIED

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to:
USS GAR secret 1tr
Al6-3, serial 018,
dated 30 November 1944.

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

Subject: U.S.S. GAR (SS206) - Report of
Fourteenth War Patrol - comment on.

1. Forwarded.

2. The successful accomplishment of
two special missions in the Central Philippines is
noted with satisfaction.

3. The Commander Seventh Fleet con-
gratulates the commanding officer, officers and
crew of U.S.S. GAR on their patrol, and the damage
inflicted on the enemy.

C. E. VAN HOOK
Deputy.

Copy to:
ComSubs7thFl1t
ComTG-71.9
CO, USS GAR (SS206)

1955 JAN 15
22 15 26

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3 - (T3G GAR)

way to Manila. The first attack was a surface action on a 500-ton
coastal motor ship. GAR closed the range to 700 yards and opened
fire with her deck gun. The third shell hit at the stern of the fore-
castle and started a fire. Further hits caught the ship at the stern
near the water line, and a hit on the bridge started a huge fire which
quickly enveloped the whole stern from well deck aft. The ship began
to circle out of control and was burning fiercely. Two hits at point
blank range was the final parting gesture of GAR and the target later
exploded, smoked heavily and sank.

While conducting a submerged patrol off Tarakan on May 6, the
masts of a sailboat were viewed through the periscope and GAR closed
in for an attack. The boat was an auxiliary sailing vessel of about
300-tons loaded with oil drums. GAR battle surfaced and pounded the
vessel with 15-5-inch shells and raked the deck with machine gun fire.
When left, the vessel was burning with a lively fire with holes clear
through the hull at the water line. After settling in the water up
to the well deck an explosion doubled the flame and smoke and removed
any chance of saving the ship.

A fishing trawler was sighted the following day and GAR approached
on the surface. The trawler, BORNEO MARU, opened up at full speed.
The speed wasn't fast enough to beat the 5-inch and 20 millimeter
shells from the submarine. The gunfire set him burning and within an
hour the Japanese craft was resting on the bottom. On May 8 a 500-ton
coastal motor ship received the same treatment from the guns of GAR
and sank after burning furiously for 45 minutes.

Sinking Japanese vessels started to be a daily routine for the
submarine GAR. On May 9 a 3,000-ton freighter was attacked south of
Nagros Island. The first torpedo hit forward on the freighter, blowing
off the forward gun and causing the ship to settle by the bow. The
after gun crew in naval uniforms started firing at the submarine until
two torpedoes were sent toward them. Both of them made erratic runs
but it was enough to convince the Japs that it was a good time to get
off of the ship. All hands abandoned ship except two officers who
held their ground with slightly ruffled dignity. They were still
holding their ground when the ship sank abruptly to rumple whatever
vestige of dignity could remain with hats floating while the owners
bobbed about in the water.

GAR closed in on a convoy of 4-6,000-ton freighters escorted by
a patrol craft, on May 15. A good solid torpedo hit was scored on the
leading ship and the patrol craft angrily turned toward the GAR, for
ing her to submerge. Breaking up noises were heard underwater and
when GAR surfaced the target had completely disappeared. A second
freighter was picking up survivors in the water and the Japs were
submarine contributed three more torpedoes for the cause. One hit was
enough to bring about a starboard list with the bow down and the ship
screws out of the water. The ship refused to sink until two more torpedoes
pied hits ripped into her. In the meantime the other two freighters
of the convoy were "bursting their boilers" to get away as fast as a
box of spoiled eggs.

1. single masted, 75-ton coastal vessel with a full load of oil

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dums made the mistake of coming within view of the submarine GAR on May 19. It was flying a Japanese flag with oriental characters on the life rings. After the first shot the Jap flag was hauled down and six men tried to jump into the water. In their haste to put over a lifeboat, the boat swamped and the men decided to navigate without it. The gunfire pierced some of the oil drums and splashed into the torpedo which soon caught fire with a flash and continued to burn until the vessel sank.

A 50-ton two-masted sailing vessel was sighted on May 20 with a radio antenna. The GAR treatment was administered to this Japanese craft which consisted of setting the ship on fire with 20 millimeter shells and ventilating the hull near the waterline with about 600 hole this was the last offensive action for GAR on this war patrol. and she drew into Fremantle on May 27, 1943.

A refit period alongside USS OTIS prepared GAR for her eight war patrol which commenced with her departure from Fremantle on June 19, and took her to an area in the Flores Sea. The only firing opportunity which developed during the patrol came on the morning of July 14 when a coastal motor vessel of 500-tons emerged on the scene. A high speed chase on the surface slowed the target down with two hits in the engine room, three amidships, and one which tore away the top hamper. The ship had apparently picked a spot to beach himself and ran aground with judicious dispatch. The Japs aboard scrambled over the side and ran up the beach into the jungle.

Her eighth war patrol ended, GAR arrived in Fremantle on July 23, 1947, to be refitted alongside USS PELIAS. Lieutenant Commander G. W. Lautrup relieved Lieutenant Commander P. D. Quirk as commanding officer of the submarine GAR on July 30.

Departing on August 8 for her ninth war patrol, GAR headed for the vicinity of Mangakhla with Vice Admiral Strait, reconnoitering Keopang and Timor on route. On August 20, the sub hit a floating log with her port propeller, reducing her surface speed to eleven knots and her submerged speed to four knots. Despite this handicap, GAR made an aggressive attack on a 4,000-ton freighter of the BANDONNG MARU class with escort, 14 hours later. Three torpedoes speed toward the freighter for one satisfying explosion on the target which broke the freighter in half. An immediate counterattack by the lone destroyer prevented witnessing the sinking but the freighter had no possible chance of remaining afloat. Two days later, GAR was directed to terminate the patrol which lasted 43 days.

GAR arrived at Pearl Harbor from her ninth war patrol on September 13 and proceeded to the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, on September 16. After a major overhaul, and the completion of various tests and exercises, the submarine arrived back at Pearl Harbor on November 30. After a short training period, GAR departed Pearl Harbor for her tenth war patrol on December 16, 1947, with her course set to an area around Palau. During a thorough and well conducted patrol, GAR succeeded in pressing home three attacks in spite of the intensive enemy aircraft and surface antisubmarine measures.

The first attack developed from a radar contact in the early

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The Jap submarine was pinging on her sound gear to pick up the submarine as a quick set-up was attempted on the second freighter. By the time the periscope swung around to pick up the new target, the bow of the freighter loomed so close over the stern of the submarine in low that the bow alone completely filled the field of the periscope in low power. To avert being rammed, GAR made a quick dive and listened to the depth charges rain down on her amidst the crackling noises of the freighter breaking up.

The afternoon of January 22 brought the smoke of a convoy tartlir on the Japs along the horizon line. In the growing darkness GAR surfaced and commenced her attack on a convoy of three merchant ships with one escort. The first ship looked tremendous, appearing to be a 500 foot fast in length with the second ship appearing to be a trans- port about 400 feet long. Three bow tubes were sent after each ship and the sub swung around and let go four stern tubes at the third ship.

The officer of the deck was posted in the crow's nest and observed the first ship to suddenly break into three pieces. The center superstructure went under immediately, the stern sank soon after with the rudder entirely out of the water, while the bow pointed skyward and remained afloat for a short while with a pall of black smoke hanging over it.

The second ship was jolted by two of the three torpedoes sent after her and commenced belching very heavy black smoke to several hundred feet which obscured her from sight and left her dead in the water. About this time the escort vessel started to wonder what was happening to his convoy on the midwatch and commenced throwing depth charges to right and left. The flash of a torpedo hit occurred behind the remains of the first ship but the smoke was so heavy that the third ship never came into view. The escort put up a puff of black smoke and his propeller wake shot out from under his stern. He opened up with his deck gun but the splashes were fortunately not close. The searchlight started sweeping the water but stopped 10 degrees short of the sub and rested momentarily on the trail of engine smoke and then down into the water near the position of the first ship. The escort made a big circle and started out at high speed in the general direction of GAR but the wily submarine knew when it was time to leave. After the Japs futile chase, GAR picked up radar contacts at 0225 in the morning. It was a very dark night with numerous rain squalls and no moon. As GAR approached the convoy she remained on the surface and determined the convoy to consist of four ships with two escorting vessels. A long, low merchantman or about 5,000 tubes selected as the prime target and GAR cut loose with her stern tubes for one hit which resulted in a tremendous explosion. Ten minutes later the flash and flame of the ship exploding could be seen from over the horizon coincident with heavy rumbling noises which indicate that conditions aboard the Jap ship were not routine. With the es-

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6 - (USS GAR)

When GAR pulled into Midway on February 9 she had completed a very successful tenth war patrol. A normal refit period at Midway prepared the submarine to depart r.m. her eleventh war patrol on March 3, 1944. This patrol was again spent around the area of Palau. In addition to her regular patrol duties, GAR was assigned lifeguard duty during the air strikes on Palau. During the two days action, GAR rescued eight naval aviators in six different rescues. One of these was made within a mile and a half of the beach. In addition the submarine helped two scout planes rescue three more aviators. These exceptional rescues were within sight and range of the enemy and in one case combating planes were almost overhead.

The offensive activities of GAR consisted of six torpedoes fired at a ship on March 25. All torpedoes missed the freighter for no apparent reason and further attack was frustrated by close aircraft bombing. The sub returned to Pearl Harbor by way of Midway at the end of the eleventh patrol, arriving on April 21, 1944.

Slipping through the channel at Pearl Harbor on May 20, GAR departed on her twelfth war patrol with her course set for the Bona Islands area. A convoy of Japanese sea trucks was sighted on the afternoon of June 9. After looking them over carefully, the skipper of the sub decided to take them in tow. At 2041 the range was closed and the 5-inch gun picked up the last ship in the column. The pointer and the trainer were soon blinded by the flash of the big gun and the tracers of the smaller weapons. Inaccurate shooting resulted and after expending 15 rounds of 5-inch shells the sub tried to set the sea truck ablaze within 20 millimeters and .50 caliber fire. When this failed the action was called off with the net result of one Jap sea truck damaged and twenty scared Japs.

Numerous plane contacts appeared on the patrol and several ship contacts could not be closed to attack. However, on June 28, one small freighter was picked up shortly after noon and the gun crew were called upon to work it over. GAR surfaced on the starboard quarter of the Jap. and the target turned away and increased speed to 15 knots and returned the fire with machine guns and small armament.

Eight hits from the 5-inch gun tore into the ship leaving her dead in the water and burning from the bridge to the stern. In a few seconds a heavy explosion was observed and the fire raged within ten seconds of the attack. The heavy black smoke pouring up from the target made her easy to keep in sight, and later in the afternoon GAR approached the target and noted that the ship was completely gutted by fire and in a sinking condition. The patrol ended as the submarine arrived at Midway on July 5 and departed the same day for a refit period at Pearl Harbor.

On July 10, 1944, Lieutenant Commander Maurice Ferrara relieved Lieutenant Commander G. W. Lautrup, Jr., as commanding officer of the battle-wise GAR. Following a three-week refit period, GAR stood out.

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7 - (USC GAR)

of Pearl Harbor on August 14 for her thirteenth war patrol in the area around Palau, Yap, and Surigao Strait. The majority of the patrol was spent in life-guard duty off Yap. The submarine joined a friend ship, the 7th Torpedo Boat Squadron, for bombardment of shore installations off Yap on September 7. For two rounds of 5-inch shells were expended and one fire was started on the island. Two days later radio Tokyo announced the bombardment of Yap by battleships and cruisers but made no mention of the submarine which was pumping shells into their installations. Under the circumstances it is possible that the Japs did not come near enough to the beach to observe a submarine. The end of the patrol brought GAR into Brisbane, Australia on October 9.

A refit period at Brisbane was completed by October 24 and on November 3 GAR left Australia in her wake as she departed on her fourteenth war patrol. Two special missions were assigned to GAR on this patrol in bringing supplies into the Central Philippines for the remaining troops under the noses of the Japanese patrol vessels. On the morning of November 25, a Japanese ship was sighted which was later identified as a well-camouflaged sea truck of about 1,000-tons. The top of the vessel was completely covered with tree branches and other foliage. The troops at night were heavily loaded and GAR closed in to 1,800 yards and the water surface. The fifth shot hit the superstructure and the side was scored directly amidships. Immediately after the last hit a crewmen was sent to the area and the target was sighted and completed. The Japanese ship was spotted by the submarine and a spectacle that will never be forgotten by the submarine's crew of GAR. The explosion came as a complete surprise for the enemy. A search was made for the ship and it was located, and having no target to fire at, the shell was unloaded throughout the day. The war patrol ended on November 30 as GAR passed the entrance buoys to Mois Howard, lagoon and moored along side the USS GRIXON, Voyage repairs were accomplished by USS ORION and Submarine Division 12E Relief Crew and 35 tons of material were loaded for a special mission to be executed on the fifteenth war patrol. GAR departed Mois Wound on December 4, 1944, for her patrol in the Philippines and by December 11 submerged off Durigayos Inlet until it became dark enough to approach the beach.

Upon establishing contact with the shore party, GAR took aboard one Philippine and Major Parker Calvert, who commenced unloading operations with which were made difficult by the use of frail outriggers in the face of heavy swell and a strong current. Assisting Major Calvert was Ensign M. A. Mosko, a pilot from the carrier LANGLEY, who had been shot down while strafing enemy shipping the month before at San Fernando Harbor. A note from Colonel Volkman requested the point skippers of the GAR to pick up several mail bags at a designated point which were of utmost importance to General Headquarters. The bags contained detailed information and maps of all Japanese gun emplacements, beach defenses, troop concentrations, ammunition, fuel and equipment stowages, air fields, planes, etc., in Luzon.

GAR recharged her batteries while unloading 25 tons of supplies, supplemented with 500 pounds of food, 30 live of freshly baked bread, and certain medical supplies from the sub in consideration of the approaching Christmas Holidays. By 0230 unloading was completed.

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and GAR made a high speed run to Santiago Cove to intercept the intelligence material. Just as day was breaking the large bundles of intelligence and Japanese documents were taken aboard. GAR wasted no time in departing with the valuable documents and after transferring intelligence material to USS CASSIN (DD 372), made her way into Santiago by December 18. En route to Pearl Harbor the next day, GAR en- joyed two Christmas Eves upon crossing the International Date Line and moored at the Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor on December 27.

On the last day of the year 1944, Lieutenant Commander M. B. Frear, a commanding officer of USS GAR, relieved Lieutenant Commander M. Ferra a commanding officer of USS GAR. During January, February, and March on overhaul was completed by the Navy Yard, Pearl Harbor. During this time it was decided that the fighting career of the submarine was over, and she was designated as a training submarine, much to the disappointment of her crew.

GAR went to Ulithi on April 2 and served both surface vessels and aircraft in antisubmarine warfare training. A refit period at Guam during the latter part of July was accomplished alongside the USS ULITON. GAR then furnished her services for escort vessels and training of relief crew personnel on Guam. On August 7 Lieutenant F. P. Kocher, USNR, relieved Lieutenant Commander M. B. Fraze as skipper of the GAR. When hostilities ceased, GAR was providing training services for aircraft and surface vessels at Saipan.

The month of September brought GAR back to San Francisco and by October 31 she was on her way to Portsmouth, New Hampshire via the Panama Canal. Arriving at Portsmouth on November 18, the submarine Panama

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1. Star/Submarine War Patrol-Pacific -- 28 November 1942 to 19 January 1943
2. Star/Submarine War Patrol-Pacific -- 23 April to 27 May 1943
3. Star/Submarine War Patrol-Pacific -- 18 June to 23 July 1943
4. Star/Submarine War Patrol-Pacific -- 8 August to 13 September 1943
5. Star/Submarine War Patrol-Pacific -- 16 December 1943 to 9 February 1944
6. Star/Submarine War Patrol-Pacific -- 3 November to 30 November 1944

***  *  *

STATISTICS

OVERALL LENGTH: 307 feet
BEAM: 27 feet
DISPLACEMENT: 1475 tons
SPEED: 21 knots

Restricted: December 1950

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4-17 May 1942
NAME CAR
FROM CO USS CAR (SS-206)
SERIAL
DATE
SUBJECT
ACTION BY U.S. SUBMARINE
2 Form Reports of action in Iat. 8.48 N, Long. 167.30 E, during 2nd War Patrol (19 Apr - 8 Jun 42). Claims 1 freight er, 1 Q-ship damaged.
(CENPAC: U.S. Submarine Actions)
FILED: War Diary
Separately as ORIGINAL
NICROSEAL NO.
ACTION REPORT FORM 3942-13 (11-15)
DATE

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1943
NAME: CAR
FROM: Commanding Officer USS BAR(SS-206)
SERIAL: none
DATE: 23 July 1943

SUBJECT: SPECIAL MISSION
Report (to CP 71) of landing of commando on Timor during
EIGHTH WAR PATROL. Mission successful.

(SCHWESPA: SUB OPS)
FILED: War Diary

Separately as CARBON COZY

MICROSERIAL NO. | ACTION REPORT (DETAILS OF THIS REPORT ARE NOT REQUIRED)
G20432

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3
U. S. SUBMARINE ACTION REPORT
U.S. S. GAR
Time: 1226 (LOVE)
Location: Latitude 8° - 48' N
Longitude 167° - 30' E
INSTRUCTIONS:
(a) ATTACK FIRST - THEN COLLECT DATA FOR THIS REPORT.
(b) DO NOT "GUN DECK" THIS REPORT - IF DATA CANNOT BE ESTIMATED WITH REASONABLE ACCURACY ENTER A DASH IN SPACE FOR WHICH NO DATA IS AVAILABLE.
(c) DRAW A CIRCLE AROUND THE APPROPRIATE ENTRY IN THIS REPORT WHEREVER SUITABLE.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Wind ENE-3 Overcast - hazy.
SEA CONDITIONS: E. NE. - 3
SOUND CONDITIONS (if applicable): very good - echo ranges obtained at 5100 yards.
TYPE OF OPERATIONS: Offensive Patrol

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE: Sink Enemy Ships

FORCES ENGAGED: OWN GAR

(Name and Type) ENEMY Patrol - KOTOKU MARU TYPE: Patrol vessel mounting deck guns and depth charge racks, name unknown.

TYPE OF ATTACK (Own/Enemy - scratch one) Torpedo attack at periscope depth.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Sighted enemy at about 9000 yards. Was not able to reduce range below 4500 yards by running at full speed submerged.

WEAPONS EMPLOYED:
Own Two torpedoes from bow tubes.
Enemy From Patrol Vessel - Depth charges.

AMMUNITION EXPENDED: Two torpedoes

EVASIVE TACTICS EMPLOYED:
Own sharp changes of course, deep submergence, runing quiet.
Enemy none

ENCLOSURE D

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FOR TORPEDO TACK (Own):
Firing range 4500 yards
Keel depth 62 Feet
Straight
Type spread Lateral
Attack: (unopposed)
(checked) (opposed by 1/2 inch close screen X)
Detected: (prior to firing X)
(checked) (after firing)
Undetected

RESULTS: (Certain) One hit.

(Estimated) Freighter sank shortly after being hit, - heard hit, - hearing propeller of freighter to stop and dense black smoke emitted from stack.

DAMAGE TO OWN SHIP None

BRIEF REMARKS Patrol vessel seen approaching GAR at high speed. It started dropping depth charges 9 minutes after torpedoes were fired. Depth-charging prevented visual confirmation of sinking.

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0914 (KING)    Date: May 17, 1942
Location: Latitude 70° - 15' N
Longitude 151° - 09' E

INSTRUCTIONS:
(a) ATTACK FIRST - THEN COLLECT DATA FOR THIS REPORT.
(b) DO NOT "GUN DECK" THIS REPORT - IF DATA CANNOT BE ESTIMATED WITH REASONABLE ACCURACY ENTER A DASH IN SPACE FOR WHICH NO DATA IS AVAILABLE.
(c) DRAW A CIRCLE AROUND THE APPROPRIATE ENTRY IN THIS REPORT WHEREVER SUITABLE.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Wind  ENE-3  Rain squalls and hazy.

SEA CONDITIONS: S.E.-3

SOUND CONDITIONS (if applicable): Fair

TYPE OF OPERATIONS: Offensive Patrol

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE: Sink Enemy Ships

FORCES ENGAGED: OWN _GAR_

(Name and Type) ENEMY 1500 ton vessel rigged as Q - Ship; one DD not seen but known to be in vicinity

TYPE OF ATTACK (Own _Stern - scratch one) Torpedo attack at periscope depth

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Q-Ship rigged to give appearance typical 9000 freighter. Actually about 1500 tons, 275 feet high bow, low counter stern, very light draft with 2 reduced size goal post masts forward and aft.

WEAPONS EMPLOYED:
Own Two torpedoes - stern tubes,
Enemy Depth charges

AMMUNITION EXPENDED Two torpedoes

Evasive TACTICS EMPLOYED:
Own Running quiet at deep submergence.
Enemy None

ENCLOSURE D

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3500 (Estimated)
Firing range: 62 Feet
Kear depth: 62 Feet
Straight: 3500
Type spread: Lateral
Attack: (unopposed)
(check) (opposed by 3500 close screen X)
Detected: (prior to firing X)
(check) (after firing)
(undetected)

RESULTS: (Certain) One hit, later saw Q-Ship lying to down by the stern.

(Estimated) Second hit doubtful - several of crew heard two explosions, Estimate Q-Ship sunk later in the day.

DAMAGE TO OWN SHIP: None

SHIPS REMARKS: Depth charges heard at 0918, 1126, and 1615, prevented visual confirmation of sinking.

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U.S. NAVAL FORCES WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SERIAL (SA- 345)
November 12, 1942
The Commander U.S. Naval Forces Western Australia.
The Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.
The Commander Southwest Pacific Force.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Mine Plant.
1. Forwarded.

SIGNATURE: [Handwritten signature]
C.A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

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030/ 7.9175
SOUTHWEST PACIFIC FORCE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
FLAG OFFICE
RECEIVED 12 68
Serial 00572
November 21, 1942 DEC 3 14 51
1942 DEC 3 14 51
The Commander Southwest Pacific Force.
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. WESTERN PACIFIC.
Subject: U.S.S. CAR - Mine Plant.
1. Forwarded.

[Signature]
[Date]
[Title]
[Signature]
[Date]

[Signature]
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5/3/46/3-3
Serial: U.S. S. GAR.
XX/CC/PSS/MASTER
c/o Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.,
23 July 1943

From: The Commanding Officer,
To: The Commander Task Force SEVENTY-ONE.

Subject: Landing of Commandos on TIMOR.

1. The following is a resume of events in connection with the landing of Lt. PITTS and three other members of a party on TIMOR Island.

28 June 1943.

At 1740 commenced approach at rendezvous at mouth of VEILUILU Creek south coast of TIMOR. After running in to about one and a half miles from beach sighted several lights and attempted to challenge but no results. At 2227 hauled clear of beach and at 0200 sent dispatch.

29 June 1943.

0500 submerged and observed no activity on beach. At 1900 continued trying to get signals from beach, no results.

30 June 1943.

0500 Submerged, at 1900 repeated operation with no results. At 2215 sent dispatch, at 0135 received answer.

1 July 1943.

At 1900 repeated operations and at 2100 received dispatch. At 2143 prepared party for departure 1.5 south of rendezvous. At 2200 party shoved off. At 2204 cleared area.

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1-1c foot boat.
1-1b roll, adverse, tappable
1-1a box, handiaids.
1-1d doz. bandages 1"
1-1c doz. bandages 2"
1-1d doz. bandages 3"
1-1e bottle iodine
1-1f pint bottle Alcohol Ethyl
1-1g Sulfathiazole tablets.
1-1h Sulfathiazole powder
1-1i tube Tannifex
1-1j Aspirin tablets
1-1k Vitamin pills
1-1l b. Bismuth suberbionate

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12-ROTH
: 25 JUL 1943
: U.S.S. GAR - Special Mission.

1. Forwarded.
2. Attention is invited to the following facts in connection with this mission as they bear on interference with the submarine's primary mission.

(a) Four days out of a total of twenty in the submarine's patrol area were diverted to the execution of this mission.

(b) The submarine was required to send three radio despatches each of which probably resulted in fixing the submarine's position for the enemy.

(c) Four despatches had to be sent to the submarine by the Task Force Commander to clarify a situation which should have been so organized that no further communications were necessary after departure of the submarine on patrol.

3. If the list of supplies reported in paragraph 3 were necessary to the operations of the party after landing, it is evident that they should have been provided packaged in the original party equipment. Although the spirit of cooperation of the Commanding Officer, U.S.S. GAR, is to be commended, he probably erred in providing these supplies for the reason that some of these supplies could be identified as submarine articles.

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12-ROTH
Serial 00352
SECRET
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO, USS GAR Secret 1tr.
33206/A4-3 dated 23 July,
1943.
Subject: U.S.S. GAR - Special Mission

4. The Task Force Commander, by copy of this endorsement, commends the Commanding Officer, Officers and crew of the GAR on the successful accomplishment of the task.

R. W. CHRISTIE.

Copy to:
CO, USS GAR.
Consubron-6 (endorsement only).

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8/971
AG 045.93 (23 Jul 43) B 3rd Ind.
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC AREA, A.P.O. 500, 7 August 1943.
TO: Commander, Seventh Fleet.
1. Contents noted.
2. The adverse comments expressed herein are concurred in and the Controller, A.I.B. and Lt. Colonel Chapman-Walker have been advised to that effect, with a view to exercising greater care in this type of mission. Every effort will be made to prevent a recurrence of this incident.
For the Commander-in-Chief:

B. M. FITCH,
Colonel, A.G.D.,
Adjutant General.