U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS-293) — war patrol report SS-293_DRAGONET.pdf

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[HANDWRITTEN: DRAGONET (SS 293)
WWII PATROL FILE
ALL MATERIAL ON THIS REEL IS DECLASSIFIED
FOR DECK LOGS MARCH 1944 - JUNE 1945 CONSULT
NATIONAL ARCHIVES WHICH HAS CUSTODY.

J.A. KOONTZ]

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Dragonet
A family of fishes found in the warm seas of the
world.
(SS-293: disp. 1,526 t.; 1. 311'8"; b. 27'3"; dr. 15'3"; s. 20
k.; cpl. 66; a. 1 4", 10 21" tt.; cl. Gato)

Dragonet (SS-293) was launched 18 April 1943 by
Cramp Shipbuilding Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; sponsored
by Mrs. J. E. Gingrich; and commissioned 6 March
1944, Commander J. H. Lewis in command.

Dragonet reached Pearl Harbor from New London 9
October 1944, and put out on her first war patrol 1 No-
vember, bound for the Kurile Islands and the Sea of
Okohotsk. On the morning of 15 December 1944, while
submerged 20 miles south of Matsuwa, Dragonet struck an un-
charted submerged pinnacle, which holed her pressure
hull in the forward torpedo room. The space was com-
pletely flooded, and in order to surface the submarine,
it was necessary to blow water out of the compartment
with compressed air. At 0845 she surfaced, just 4 miles
from the airfield on Matsuwa, and set course to clear
the area as quickly as possible. Her bow planes
were rigged out, and in order to rerig them, it would be
necessary to enter the flooded compartment. Next day
this was accomplished by putting pressure in the for-
ward compartment, and opening the water-tight
door into the forward torpedo room. The determination
and skill of her crew were further tried when she had
to run through 2 days of storm to reach Midway 20
December for emergency repairs.

After overhaul at Mare Island, Dragonet returned to
Pearl Harbor 2 April 1945, and sailed on her next
patrol 19 April. She called at Guam to refuel from 1
to 3 May, then proceeded to lifeguard duty south of the
home islands. She rescued four downed Army
aviators during this patrol, and returned to refit at
Guam between 10 June and 8 July.

Dragonet's third war patrol, between 8 July 1945 and
17 August, was a combination of lifeguard duty and
offensive patrols against Japanese shipping in Bungo Suido.
At this late stage in the war, the remnants of the
Japanese merchant marine provided few targets, and
none was contacted by Dragonet. She rescued a downed
naval aviator near Okino Shima. Putting in to Saipan
at the close of the war, she sailed on to Pearl Harbor
and San Francisco. She was decommissioned and placed
in reserve at Mare Island 16 April 1946.

Dragonet's second and third war patrols were desig-
nated as "successful." She received two battle stars for
World War II service.

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Dictionary of
American Naval
Fighting Ships

VOLUME II · 1963

NAVY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
NAVAL HISTORY DIVISION · WASHINGTON

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                                                                U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293)
                                                                Care of Fleet Post Office,
                                                                San Francisco, California.
                                                                20 December 1944.

SS293/A16

C-O-N-DECLASSIFIED-L

From : The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : Official Channels.

Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of War Patrol
         Number ONE.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
         (B) Track Chart for ComSubPac.

         1. Enclosures (A) and (B) covering the FIRST War
Patrol of this vessel conducted in the KURILIE ISLANDS and the
Sea of OKHOTSK during the period 1 November 1944, to 20 December
1944 is forwarded herewith.

                                                                [SIGNATURE: J.R. Lewis]
                                                                J.R. LEWIS.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/26/72]                                 DECLASSIFIED

[HANDWRITTEN: 103244]

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CONFIDENTIAL
(A) PROLOGUE

     The U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) was delivered, accepted and placed
in commission at the Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa., on 6 March 1944.
The period from commissioning to March 23, 1944 was spent at the
Philadelphia Navy Yard training and outfitting and at Cramp Shipbuild-
ing Company for minor repairs. Three days were spent underway in
Delaware Bay conducting builders trials and modified sea trials for
the Board of Inspection and Survey.

     The period from 24 March to 7 April was spent enroute to and
at the Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut. During this time
training exercises were conducted in Long Island Sound and all sea
trials including deep submergence were completed.

     During the period 8 April 1944 to 10 June the DRAGONET was
enroute to and at the Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire conducting
special tests for the Bureau of Ships.

     Following these tests the ship was granted special availability
at the Navy Yard until 9 August 1944 for the completion of necessary
repairs and alterations.

     The period from 10 August to 21 August was employed off
Portsmouth, New Hampshire in the conduct of post repairs trials, deep
submergence, and special tests for the Bureau of Ordnance.

     The ship departed from Portsmouth on 22 August and was enroute
to and at Newport, Rhode Island conducting contract torpedo trials
until 25 August 1944.

     Departed Newport, Rhode Island on 25 August 1944 for New
London, Conn. and conducted normal new construction training schedule
until 2 September 1944. During this period the ship was reformed,
sound survey completed, radar radiation patterns obtained, and day
and night gunfiring exercises were conducted.

3-4 September 1944 - At S/M Base, New London, Conn.
                                       for final loading.
5-9 September 1944 - Enroute Key West, Florida.
10-15 September 1944 - Enroute Balboa, Canal Zone.
15 September 1944 - At NOB, Balboa, Canal Zone.
16-20 September 1944 - Training Operations in Panama
                                       Area.
21-23 September 1944 - At NOB, Balboa, Canal Zone.
24 September 1944 - 9 - Enroute Pearl Harbor, T.H.
October 1944
10-31 October 1944 - At Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor,
                                       voyage repairs, training, com-
                                       pletion of alterations and load-
                                       ing. During this period 50 Cal.
                                       machine gun mounts and Mark VIII
                                       T.D.'s were installed, and the
                                       LMC system modified to permit
                                       two way communication between
                                       bridge, conning tower and control
                                       room. Modified depth sounding

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of First War Patrol

1 December 1944 Cont't.
to P.R.MUSHIRU along the 52nd parallel.
0540 Made trim dive.
0611 Surfaced. Resumed patrol.
1225 Received SKIPJACK contact report of one freighter and
        escort off SHIMUSHIRU TO. At this time we were 392
        miles from the reported position east bound through the
        area. Sea conditions limited us to one engine speed.
1312 Received contact report again and receipted for it.
1625 Again heard contact report.
1500 Received contact report again and receipted again.

2 December 1944
        Patrolling eastward along traffic lanes in 1 latitude
        52° north, uneventful.
0548 Made trim dive.
0607 Surfaced and resumed patrol.
1544 Reached northern limit of area and set course for
        ITSUU TO.

3 December 1944
0536 Encountered winds of gale force and heavy seas. Speed
        of advance slowed to five knots. Submerged and
        continued closing islands to two thirds speed at 150
        feet. Torpedo fire in these seas would be impossible.
        The size of seas made depth control extremely diffi-
        cult and the boat rolled at 150 feet.
1601 Surfaced in snow squall. Wind and seas moderate.
        Continued closing ITSUU....
1907 Intermittent snow squalls, and large quantities of St.
        Elmo's fire. Noted radio interference and ark indi-
        cations in the 150 mc band each time we entered a
        squall. This ceased when squalls passed clear.
        (See radar remarks.)

4 December 1944
0500 Made trim dive.
0533 Surfaced and continued closing ITSUU. Intermittent

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Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of First War Patrol

4 December 1944 Cont'd.
0533 snow squalls.
1257 Made landfall on islands at a range of 60 miles. Continu-
    ed closing to take up submerged patrol off M.T.U. TO.

5 December 1944
0530 Submerged patrolling between M.T.U. and
    K.M.C.O. Uneventful. Weather squalls and visibility
    uncertain.
1629 Surfaced in moderate seas and commenced surface patrol
    along a line five miles west of the islands. And in-
    creasing and seas making.
1656 Sighted searchlight on M.T.U. TO. (This light was trained
    to westward and depressed to thus illuminate surface
    target. It was turned on twice for periods of from 30 to
    50 seconds and was of the incandescent type, not an arc
    light. The range was too great to permit accurate locat-
    ion, but it is estimated that the light is located some-
    where on the South side of the island.)

6 December 1944
0000 Winds reached gale force and seas are the heaviest we
    have encountered. Taking water in the control room contin-
    uously.
0506 Submerged four miles off M.T.U. patrolling to westward of
    the islands to ride out storm.
1631 Surfaced and commenced patrol to Northward of M.T.U. TO.

7 December 1944
    Shifted area in accordance with operating schedule.
0530 Submerged and commenced patrol across the western side
    of OKINOTAN pass. Uneventful.
1632 Surfaced patrolling across OKINOTAN pass.

8 December 1944
0530 Submerged west of KIKAIHIRU TO OKINO island.
1015 Patrolled across entrance to KUJIRA WA. Visibility fair.
    Nothing sighted in the bay.
1630 Surfaced north of KIKAI TO. Commenced surf patrol
    -10-

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EPILOGUE:
20 December 1944
1615 (Y) Entered U.S.S. ARD-1 at S/M Base Midway for emergency
repairs.

23 December 1944
0826 (Y) Emergency repairs to holes in pressure hull and #6
M.B.T. completed. Underway clearing U.S.S. ARD-1.
0837 (Y) Moored at S/M Base, Midway Island to fuel.
1511 (Y) Underway enroute from S/M Base, Midway Island, to
S/M Base, Pearl Harbor.

25 December 1944
1312 (Y) Received Consubspac 260003
1335 (Y) Received Consubspac 260025.
1500 (Y) Celebrated Xmas with a fine meal and Santa Claus
in the form of the American Red Cross delivered
presents to all hands.

26 December 1944
1012 (X) Radar contact on SD at 8 miles, closing - No IFF.
This closed to two (2) and then opened to nine (9)
miles. There was a heavy cloud bank to the north-
ward and apparently plane passed through this as he
was never sighted.

1237 (X) Received Consubspac 262079.
1459 (X) Sighted fleet type submarine at about 8 miles bearing
090°(T).

1515 (X) Exchanged calls with U.S.S. HADDO using call SS253.
1532 (X) HADDO formed astern.
1702 (X) SD plane contact, distance twelve miles. Friendly
plane sighted bearing 190°(T). He did not detect us.

2152 (X) SJ radar contact on a large vessel moving westward
at 30 knots. Range 16,800 yards. He was apparently
using radar as we experienced interference.

27 December 1944
0215 (W) SJ radar picked up convoy bearing 100°(T), distance
13,250 yards.
0225 (W) Convoy consisted of two large freighters and what
appeared to be two destroyer screens. Freighters turn-
ed on green red and green vertical lights at a range
of about 2,000 yards. One screen turned or dim side

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27 December 1944
0225 (W) lights and the other remained darkened. We passed
between both escorts and both freighters at a range
of about 1800 yards. After they had dropped astern
the two large ships turned southward and the escorts
zigzagged to the northward.

0300 (W) Received Consubs,ac 270743.

0620 (W) Reached rendezvous point and picked up escort. (PC-
603). Various courses waiting for G.R to join us.

0812 (W) GAR and H.DDO formed column astern set course for
Pearl Harbor entrance.

1117 (W) Moored at the S/M Base, Pearl Harbor.

2

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of First War Patrol

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CONFIDENTIAL

D. TIDAL INFORMATION
The tidal currents in the O.HOTSK Sea and in close proximity of
the KURILE ISLANDS are at best unpredictable. Strong currents and rip
tides were experienced between all the islands, and at times when
operating close to the islands both on the Southeast and Northwest side
of chain. As a general rule the tides circled each island in a clock-
wise motion - flood tides entering O.HOTSK SEA South of each island
and ebbs entering Pacific Ocean from North of each island. A very
strong flood, setting westward, was experienced South of MATSUWA TO,
with rip tides.

E. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
In spite of the lack of constructed aids to navigation in the
KURILE ISLANDS, the many peaks and natural characteristics of these
Islands make navigation satisfactory. On the clear days periscope
bearings were easily plotted for position, and on the days when land
was obscured because of darkness or snow the SJ RADAR was found to be
invaluable in getting fixes.

The charts covering this area were found to be lacking in infor-
mation, especially as to tides, currents, and as to readings of
the depths of water. In transferring from chart HO 0010-11 to chart
HO 5320 the relative position of RASHOWA and MATSUWA was found to be
incorrect. The information covered in Japan Pilot Vol. I is good,
though tidal information is only general.

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F. SHIP CONTACTS

| NO. | DATE & TIME | LAT. & LONG. | TYPE | INITIAL RANGE | COURSE | SPEED | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Nov | 40-43.5N | Two | 3000 | 085°-10 | P | Small fishing sampans 100 tons. |
| | 1223(I) | 151-20.0E | Sampans | | | | Possible straits patrol |
| 2 | 26 Nov | 47-10.5N | Russian | 14000 | 030°-10 | SD | Russian tanker. Proper markings, |
| | 0921(I) | 146-15.2E | Tankers | | | | but no identification signal. |
| | | | | | | | Ship similar to 60 IC 10HR C |
| | | | | | | | page 90 IC 10HR C 653. |
| 3 | 26 Nov | 46-55.9N | Russian | 8000 | 030°-6 | SD | Russian Freighter. |
| | 1350(I) | 145-45.2E | Freighter | | | | Lunacharski page 60 IC 10HR C |
| | | | | | | | 653, carrying proper identifica- |
| | | | | | | | tion markings on side |
| | | | | | | | not illuminated. |
| 4 | 29 Nov | 46-37.5N | Sampan | 6000 | 020 | P | Nono. |
| | 0330(I) | 146-09.0E | | | | | |
| 5 | 28 Nov | 47-00N | Freighter | 14000 | 225°-10 | SD | Identified Russian Freighter |
| | 0330(I) | 146-17E | Russian | | | | carrying correct lights. |
| 6 | 28 Nov | 46-49N | 1 K Russian | 3000 | 200°-10 | SD | Russian Freighter and 3 trwlr |
| | 1317(I) | 146-17E | 3 | | | | probably floating. |
| | | | Trawlers | | | | page 65, IC 10HR C 61 |
| | | | Russian | | | | |
| 7 | 9 Dec. | 51-20N | 1 K Russian | 3000 | 310°-10 | SN | Correctly marked Russian S.I. |
| | 1758(I) | 155-30E | | | | | |
| 8 | 10 Dec. | 51-56N | 1 Unknown | 30000 | 170° | SN | Correctly marked Russian ship |
| | 2200(I) | 156-03E | Russian | | | | |

NOTE: In addition two small sampans (fishing) were sighted in AR.IDO STR.IT.

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AIRCRAFT CONTACTS (REVISED)

| CONTACT NUMBER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 26 Nov | 13 Dec | | | | | |
| Time (Zone) -9 | 0607 | 1024 | | | | | |
| S | Position: Lat. | 14N | 10N | | | | | |
| U | Long. | 146-31E | 157-00E | | | | | |
| B | Speed | 10 | 10 | | | | | |
| M | Course | 238T | 310T | | | | | |
| A | Trim | Surf | Surf | | | | | |
| R | Minutes Since Last | 0 | 0 | | | | | |
| I | SD Radar Search | | | | | | |
| N | | | | | | | |
| E | Number | 2 | 1 | | | | | |
| | Type | Unk | Unk | | | | | |
| A | Probable Mission | Unk | Unk | | | | | |
| I | How Contacted | SD Radar | SD Radar | | | | | |
| R | Initial Range | 8000 | 3000 | | | | | |
| C | Elevation Angle | Unk | Unk | | | | | |
| R | Range & Relative | ND | ND | | | | | |
| A | Bearing of Plane | | | | | | |
| F | When it Detected | | | | | | |
| T | S/M | C | Sea: (State (Beaufort) | 4 | 4 | | | | |
| O | (Direction (Rel) | 010 | 330 | | | | | |
| N | Visibility (Miles) | 10 | 30 | | | | | |
| D | Clouds: (Height in | 9000 | 9000 | | | | | |
| I | Ft. | | | | | | |
| T | (Percent | 60% | 40% | | | | | |
| I | Overcast | | | | | | |
| O | Moon: (Bearing (Rel) | No | Day | | | | | |
| N | (Angle | Moon | Time | | | | | |
| S | (Percent Illum. |

Type of S/M Camouflage on this patrol Light Gray Shaded.

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CONFIDENTIAL
L. RADIO

     Reception of the submarine fox schedule was satisfactory. CW in-
terference was noted on two frequencies (9090 and 16730 kcs.) This
interference was on a frequency very close to NRM and made recept-
ion difficult for short periods. The shift from 9515 kcs to 9090
kcs was a great improvement since it cut out commercial voice and
CW experienced on 9515 kcs. Only one message was received and
none except the Japanese was transmitted on the area frequencies.
Japanese transmissions on both voice and CW were picked up on the
area frequency (2160 kcs.).

     While in the area two transmissions were attempted to NRM both
without success. After repeated call-ups the first was broadcast
twice on each of two frequencies, and also transmitted to Otay
Mesa, Calif. (NPL). The second transmission was broadcast on two
frequencies and finally cleared through radio attu, Alaska (NLU)
on 4165 kcs. During the first transmissions on 423 kcs. a station
was picked up using signals incorrectly and with an incorrect
authenticator.

     Enroute from the area to Midway three transmissions were made.
No difficulty was experienced except that Midway (NPM) could not
be raised on 355 kcs from approximately 300 miles.

     The only casualty to radio equipment was the parting of the port
wing antenna by weight of spray formed ice. This antenna was
found to be work having been partially burned or cut underneath
the whipping at the eye splice.

M. RADAR
   SJ-1

     Generally, the operation of the SJ-1 radar was very good, with
the exception of the list below. We had very few ship contacts but
got ranges of 16500, 18000, and 13500 yards on medium sized freighters.
We experienced no interference of any kind, and since the SJ-1 is the
only radar on a comparatively low frequency, it is reasonable to
suppose that there was no other 10 cm. Radar in the area. None of
the casualties, with the exception of the trouble with the training
mechanism, kept the equipment out of operation, since the other
casualties were corrected at times when the radar would normally have
been turned off, that is, in daylight, with good visibility or sub-
merged.

SJ-1 RADAR CASUALTIES

     1. High voltage fuses in control unit had a tendency to blow when
        the equipment was cold. This condition was caused by a faulty
        836 rectifier tube in the high voltage rectifier unit and was
        corrected by replacing the tube.

     2. Magnetron started to lose power after about 550 hours. Installed
        new magnetron and returned equipment.

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3. Poor signal-to-noise ratio. Greatly improved by putting in new
crystal.

4. Echoes fuzzy and weaker than normal. Improved operation and condi-
tion of echoes by installing new T-R tube (721A), and retuning
T-R cavity.

5. Standing wave ration too high, poor reception. This was apparent-
ly caused by the jolting and jarring of an unusually rough sea,
and was corrected by retuning stubs in base of feeder unit and
securing them in the tuned position.

6. False echoes at about 65000 yards on main sweep. Occasionally the
grass from the false echoes to the end of the sweep was about
twice as high as the rest of the sweep. Caused by a loose co-axial
plug at the oscillator-amplifier unit. The plug, P( )2, had work-
ed loose from the cable and merely required tightening.

7. The keys holding the small worm gear to drive the selsyn generator
for the relative bearing repeater on the training shaft, between
the feeder unit and the upper bevel gear case, worked loose. The
keyways so they could not be used. A hole was drilled
all the way through the worm and shaft and a taper pin driven thro-
ugh both to hold it. The worm was then dressed down with a fine
file to allow use of the selsyn generator. The repair was out of
commission for about four hours during these repairs.
Recommend that the training gear be simplified to eliminate the
possibility of back-lash in the various gear connections, and to
place less strain on weak points, such as keys, pins, etc..

SD-4 RADAR

1. The packing around the vertical mast looked after being repacked
at Pearl Harbor, and was again repacked at Midway. It started to
leak again on our first dive after leaving Midway. It started to
leak enough to stop the leak it was so tight that the mast lower-
ed in jerks, in spite of being well greased with soft grease. No
damage was done until the slack wire switches failed to operate,
allowing the mast to unwind from the drum. When the mast
was raised, the cable became fouled and broke. Both cables were replaced
by using the spare periscope cables. Except for the cables, there was no
trouble with the SK Radar. There were very few planes that were
considered to be planes at 15 miles.
We had ranges on mountain peaks at 22, 24, and 26 miles, and one
at 34 miles.

IFF and BK

The IFF equipment was used only for several days to make a
transmission. There were no troubles, except that one salt water from
the hatch and burned the insulation on the five-
way block in the selector unit (J201) and the jack (J104) on the
receiver unit. Other operation was normal.

APR-1/SP-1 CASUALTIES

1. Gassy rectifier tube in SPA-1 Unit, V-201 (2X2). Replaced.

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CONFIDENTIAL
M. ADAR Con't.
2. Conduit protecting coaxial load from antenna broke at base of
   antenna, necessitating closing the shear valve through the hull,
   which cut the cable. Apparently caused by vibration. The BN
   antenna was then connected to the unit as a makeshift.

RADAR INTERCEPTS

Our own SJ-1 gave indications consistently at 589, 601, 660, and
880 mcs., and occasionally at 920 mcs..

Our own SD-4 almost completely blanked the entire range of the
equipment, with peaks at about every 10 mcs.

1. Frequency --- 158 mcs.             Date --- 20 Nov. 1944
   Pulse Rate --- 500                 Time --- 0740 GCT
   Pulse Width --- 10-12 microseconds. Position- 49°-22'N Lat.
   Sweep --- very slow, irregular.              149°-03'E Long.

2. Frequency --- 78 mcs.             Date --- 22 Nov. 1944
   Pulse Rate --- 400                 Time --- 1215 GCT
   Pulse Width --- 45-50 microseconds. Position- 49°-12'E Long.
   Sweep --- None apparent.                     49°-45'N Lat.

The first indication was very weak, and lasted only a few min-
utes. At 2400 local time we received a stronger signal, our
position, 49°-58'N Lat., 150°-36'E Long., cut off at 0020 and back
on at 0120. Cut on and off intermittently for about an hour as
though the operator having trouble with the equipment.

3. Frequency --- 103 mcs.             Date --- 2 Dec. 1944
   Pulse Rate --- 700-750              Time --- 0752 GCT
   Pulse Width --- 12.5 microseconds. Position- 50°-41'N Lat.
   Sweep --- None                               155°-37'E Long.
   Duration --- 4 minutes
   This was a weak signal.

4. At 1015 GCT, on 3 December 1944, we got an indication that appear-
   ed all the way from 130 to 175 mcs. with an apparent pulse rate
   of 1200 to 1500 and a pulse width of less than one microsecond,
   but with the pulse shape almost exactly the same as our own SJ-1, but
   it stayed on even when we secured our own SJ-1. There was no 10
   mc. interference on the SJ-1 at any time. At the same time that
   this apparent phenomenon appeared, it started to snow, the radio
   receivers became very noisy, almost drowning out signals, and St.
   Elmo's Fire appeared on various parts of the superstructure.
   Thereafter, we picked up the same indication as often as three
   or four times in a single day, always under the same weather cond-
   itions, and at night, always with St. Elmo's Fire. When the
   weather changed back to normal, the fire faded out, and the radio
   receivers returned to normal noise level, the indication left the
   APR-1/SPA-1. We were using the BN antenna at this time.

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[UNCLEAR: 100]

Reg. No. [HANDWRITTEN: 15233]
R. S. No.

[HANDWRITTEN: VIEW FROM 050° (T)]

[HANDWRITTEN: BUILDINGS]
[HANDWRITTEN: ON]
[HANDWRITTEN: SHIKOTAN To]

[HANDWRITTEN: VIEW FROM 064° (T)]

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SUBMARINE SQUADRON FOUR
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, California

F05-4/A16-3
Serial: 0605

1 January 1945.

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

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FF12-10/A16-3(15)
Serial 018
CONFIDENTIAL
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
DRAGONET Report of
First War Patrol.
COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 631.
U.S.S. DRAGONET - FIRST WAR PATROL.

SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
hch
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
3 January 1945

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

From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : The Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of War Patrol Number
One (1 November to 20 December 1944).

1. The first war patrol of the DRAGONET was conducted in
the Kurile Islands and Sea of Okhotsk Areas.

2. Despite thorough area coverage, no contacts worthy of
torpedo fire were made. On 15 December while conducting a submerged
patrol south of MATSUWA, the DRAGONET struck an uncharted rock and
holed her forward torpedo room. While award of combat insignia is not
authorized for this patrol, the courageous actions of the commanding
officer, officers and crew of the DRAGONET throughout the harrowing
period of clearing the almost fatally damaged ship from the grounding
and while enroute base in typhoon weather are deserving of the greatest
praise.

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete reports)
Cominch (7)
CNO (5)
Cincpac (6)
JICPOA (1)
Comservpac (1)
Cinclant (1)
Comsublant (8)
S/M School, NL (2)
CO, S/M Base, PH (1)
Comsopac (2)
Comsowespac (2)
Comsubswespac (2)
CTG 71.9 (2)
Comnorpac (1)
Comsubspac (40)
SUBAD, HI (2)
ComsubspacSubordcom (3)
All Squadron and Div.
Comdrs., Pacific (2)
Substrainpac (2)
All Subs., Pacific (1) [HANDWRITTEN: Red]

[SIGNATURE: E. L. Hynes]
E. L. HYNES, 2nd,
Flag Secretary.

C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

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SS293/A16-3
Serial: 012

U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293)

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
10 June 1945.

C-O [STAMP: DECLASSIFIED] I-A-L

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Division 202.
(2) The Commander Submarine Squadron 20.
(3) The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of War Patrol
Number TWO.

Enclosures: (A) Subject report.
(B) Track Chart.
(C) Sound Track from TDM.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the second war patrol of
this vessel conducted in the East China and Yellow Seas, and in the
Lifeguard League in the Nanpo Shoto and South of Honshu during the
period from 19 April to 10 June 1945, is forwarded herewith.

2. Enclosure (C) is a recorded sound track taken
from the TDM and is believed to be that of a torpedo fired at this
vessel. It is being forwarded to Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet,
Administrative Command, for analysis.

[SIGNATURE: J.H. Lewis]
J.H. LEWIS.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9c] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/26/22]

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

[HANDWRITTEN: 128085]

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U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293)
Subject: Second War Patrol - Report of.
         (Initial)

A. PROLOGUE

     Arrived Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, T.H., from First War Patrol
on 27 December 1944. Departed for San Francisco Bay Area on 29
December 1944. Arrived Navy Yard, Mare Island, via Hunter's Point,
on 4 January 1945. Commenced voyage and battle damage repairs.
Also received alterations tabulated below:

ENGINEERING and ELECTRICAL

(1) New type auxiliary bow and stern plane indicators installed.
    (Shipalt 227K)

(2) Replaced drum type controllers with magnetic type on hydraulic
    plant motors.

(3) Installed new type main engine governor entrances.

(4) Installed JA battle telephone jack box near T.D.C..

(5) Modified target designation system in accordance with Shipalt
    240 as follows:

    (a) Installed MK. 12 bearing indicator at T.D.C.
    (b) Installed MK. 10 bearing indicator at SJ radar.
    (c) Installed true and relative bearing indicator at D.R.T.
    (d) Installed true and relative bearing indicator at auxiliary
        plot in control room.

(6) Installed following in accordance with Shipalt SS246:

    (a) 1JR telephone outlet at forward and after T.E.T's, deck
        gun and conning tower.
    (b) Installed transfer switch in conning tower for paralling
        1JP with JA and KJA circuits.
    (c) Installed E call circuits.

(7) Modified power supply to IC switchboard in accordance with
    Shipalt SS247 as follows:

    (a) Installed 3 KVA I.C. T.F. set and removed SJ radar M.G.
        set.

(8) Installed 7 MC system (Shipalt SS264).

(9) Installed dummy log equipment (Shipalt SS263).

(10) Installed Area D.R.T. in conning tower.

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U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293)
Second War Patrol - Report of.

Subject:
13 May (I)

1200 Position: Lat. 37-01 N.; Long. 123-44 E.
1345 Sighted what appeared to be a fishing stake with red flag
on end of it.
2026 Surfaced. Since our repairs we have experienced bow plane
trouble. The rigging and tilting motors have been over-
loaded and it has been next to impossible to rig the planes
by hand. In GUAM, the holding bolts for the quadrant gear
bearing were all found loose and without lock washers. This
play in these gears is believed to have caused the binding
which overloaded the rigging motor. Fuses are being repeat-
edly blown when rigging the planes. The added strain on
the tilting shaft is believed to have caused misalignment
in the gear train to the tilting motor. Bow planes have
become progressively noisy until the sound gear can pick up
nothing but their noise on all bearings, except when in hand
operation. Since the noise level has increased as the water
injection temperature decreased, there is a possibility
that the source of noisy may be in the waterbury speed gear.
hydraulic motor. Decided to proceed into deep water and
warmer water to test and work on bow plane operating gear.
The injection temperature has dropped from 62 to 51°. It
is possible that the change in viscosity of hydraulic oil
due to the cooler ship might affect the operation of the
waterbury speed gear.
2100 Received Comsubpaccedcom 130036 regarding enemy radar with
characteristics similar to SJ.
2143 Radar interference on SJ showing characteristics similar to
our own. Constant sweeping at 7 to 8 rpm. This interference
was observed intermittently on bearings 130 to 185°(T), and
of varying intensity.

2301 Sent despatch reporting bow plane trouble and our intention.
14 May (I)
0245 Strong SJ radar interference bearing 170°(T) and then dis-
appeared.
0255 Strong SJ radar interference bearing 210°(T). Character-
istics similar to our own.
0310 Observed St. Elmo's fire.
0313 Radar interference on APR at 150 mcs.
0345 Sent despatch assigning new patrol stations.

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Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293).
Second War Patrol - Report of

2 June (K)
0222 Received Comsubpac's 011419 givin station for bombar raid
       on 3 June.
0302 Transmitted our number twelve to Comsubpac giving infor-
       mation on survivors.
0333 Received Comsubpac's 011601 saying there would be search
       planes out today to look for survivors.
0517 Sent our position to air base and asked for search plane.
0538 Asked air base if any search planes were now in the air.
0543 Received message that no search planes were in the air.
0545 Submerged.
0850 Surfaced.
0934 Sighted U.S.S. HETO bearing 090°(T).
0955 Intercepted message from RAZORBACK to HETO saying there is
       a Gibson Girl signal bearing 315°(T) from position 31-35
       N; 136-49 E. Headed for this position.
1000 Heard intermittent SOS signals on 500 kcs. Unable to D/F.
1200 Position: Lat. 31-56.2 N.; Long 136-08.9 E.
1201 The first of our search planes arrived. Can now thoroughly
       search the area where survivors were reported yesterday.
1756 Search of this vicinity produced no signs of survivors.
       Search planes returned to base.
1803 Submerged.
2030 Surfaced.
2150 Received Comsubpac's 020457 saying that tomorrow's strike
       has been delayed for 24 hours.

3 June (K)
0250 Radar contact on SJ bearing 251°(T) range 11000 yards.
       This pip appeared only once and then disappeared.
0330 Sent our number thirteen to Comsubpac saying that our present
       fuel oil supply would allow only 2 more days of extensive
       search operations. Running on 4 engines night and day to
       investigate reports of survivors has taken its toll of our
       fuel oil.
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L. RADIO (Con't)
TEL-7 TRANSMITTER - First intermediate amplifier tube, type 860
    failed. The antennae's ground out possibly
    due to moisture in the antenna trunk. Had to
    use SD-4 Radar mast to transmit. Antenna
    operated normally with receivers.

SCR-624-A
TRANSMITTER RADIO - Capacitor 102-11 shorted to ground, making
    resistor 264 inoperative. Resistor 264 in
    receiver open. Since no spare parts were in-
    cluded with this equipment, these parts were
    replaced from other equipment spares. Obtained
    excellent results with aircraft when
    working with other submarines, 5 or 6 miles
    was best distance obtained. It would help
    immeasurably if spare parts and correct cir-
    cuits diagrams were issued.
1 MC - Operation normal - Replaced all 866 tubes in
    operation.
7 MC (K.G.O.) - Operation good except for bridge selector
    unit, in which selector switches have a tend-
    ency to stick.

M. RADAR
SJ-1 (610 Hours of operation this patrol) The performance of the
    SJ-1 was consistently good, with only two component failures.
    On one or two occasions, we picked up friendly submarines at
    20000 yards, under ideal conditions. Dependable range on
    aircraft was about 14000 yards. Land targets were picked up
    at the extreme range of the equipment. Large planes, when fly-
    ing low, were detected at 20000 yards consistently and on sev-
    eral occasions at 25000 yards. The keying circuit modificat-
    ion was used many times to challenge friendly submarines, or
    to answer challenges, with good results. Casualties-Capacitor
    C-5 in the screen grid of the SD21(V-9) shorted to ground, put
    in equipment out of commission for three hours. Type 5 NF7
    Cathode Ray Tube in PPI. Two failures.
ST - (240 hours of operation this patrol) Operation good. Had
    land indications at 25000 yards, rain squalls at 25000 yards,
    while on surface. Used ST for continuous search while in
    Echo-Box. Casualties-Crystal (IN23) replaced. Selenium rectifi-
    er (IN23) replaced. Mica Window in wave guide assembly broken. Re-
    commendation - That the ST-SJ-1 be modified to permit keeping
    both equipments ready for instantaneous use. We tried putting
    a jumper across the 300V and 450V terminals of the selector switch in the
    rectifiers, but the load was too great for operation.
SD-4 - (100 hours of operation this patrol) While operating the
    SD-4 performed very well, with ranges on planes (B-29) of 13
    to 20 miles at an les as low as 7° from the horizon. On sev-
    eral occasions we picked up mountain peaks at approximately
    40 miles.
    Casualties - Type 905 Cathode Ray tubes, 2 failures. Type
    6V6GT tube (V11), two failures. Type 6J5 tube (V12), one
    failure. Capacitor C236 shorted to ground.
    Recommendation - That spare transformers be part of spare
    parts. (T20-1).

-31-

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SUBMARINE DIVISION TWO HUNDRED TWO

                                                                Care of Fleet Post Office,
                                                                San Francisco, California.
                                                                10 June 1945.

FB5-202/A16-3

Serial: 028

CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to:
CO USS DRAGONET ltr. SS293/A16-3
Serial 012 of 10 June 1945.
Report of War Patrol No. TWO.

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

Subject:       U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of War Patrol Number TWO.

               1.    The Second War Patrol of the U.S.S. DRAGONET was conducted
               offensively in the East China Sea, Yellow Sea Area and on lifeguard duty South
               of Honshu. The patrol was of 52 days duration.

               2.    No contacts were made with enemy surface craft. Hostile air
               activity was negligible.

               3.    Bowplane trouble experienced shortly after arrival in the area
               was of such serious nature as to preclude repair at sea. The planes were
               unreliable in operation and exceedingly noisy. The DRAGONET was therefore
               diverted to Lifeguard Duty after but eight days of normal patrol.

               4.    The DRAGONET proved to be an excellent life saver. Persistence,
               rare judgment and fine navigation resulted in rescues on three different
               occasions. Four more aviators have reason to be eternally grateful to the
               submarine service.

               5.    Prior to departure for home the DRAGONET, on successive days,
               made rendezvous with the RAZORBACK and PIPEFISH. These submarines transferred
               a total of eleven rescued aviators to her for transportation to Guam.

               6.    The DRAGONET returned from patrol in fair material condition.
               Four main engines are to be overhauled. By taxing the repair facilities of the
               Squadron to the utmost it is believed that the normal refit period will allow
               sufficient time for the accomplishment of all necessary work.

               7.    The Commanding Officer, officers and crew of the DRAGONET are
               congratulated for the efficient conduct of this patrol in which four aviators
               were rescued.

                                                                [SIGNATURE: Rob Roy McGregor]
                                                                ROB ROY MC GREGOR.

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FC5-20/A16-3
Serial: 0137

SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
12 June 1945.

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

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO DRAGONET ltr SS293/A16-3
Serial 012 of 10 June 1945
Report of War Patrol No. TWO.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron TWENTY.
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. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of War Patrol
Number TWO.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of Commander
Submarine Division TWO HUNDRED TWO.

2. The Commander Submarine Squadron TWENTY congratulates
the Commanding Officer, officers and men of the U.S.S. DRAGONET
upon their capable execution of life guard duties and their splen-
did furtherance of comradeship between the air and submarine
services.

L. S. PARKS.

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FF12-10(A)/A16-3(18) SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET

Serial 01574 Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
CONFIDENTIAL 24 June 1945.

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL BE
DRAGONET Report of DESTROYED PRIOR TO
Second War Patrol. ENTERING PATROL AREA.

COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 793
U.S.S. DRAGONET - SECOND WAR PATROL.

From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To : The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : The Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of Second War Patrol
(19 April to 10 June 1945).

1. The second war patrol of the DRAGONET, under the command
of Commander J. H. Lewis, U. S. Navy, was conducted in the Yellow-Sea-East
China Sea areas and south of Honshu. The DRAGONET, along with the U.S.S.
SHAD, U.S.S. BALAO, U.S.S. SPIKEFISH, and U.S.S. RAY, formed a coordinated
attack group, with the commanding officer of the DRAGONET as the group
commander.

2. The DRAGONET, unfortunately, during her eight days on offensive
patrol, had no opportunity to inflict damage upon the enemy. Faulty bow
plane performance necessitated her withdrawal from the East China Sea-Yellow
Sea areas and assignment to lifeguard duty south of Honshu. Excellent
performance of the DRAGONET in this capacity resulted in her having the
privilege of rescuing four friendly aviators.

3. Award of Submarine Combat Insignia for this patrol is authorized.

4. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congratulates the
commanding officer, officers, and crew of the DRAGONET for completion of this
successful patrol in the face of serious mechanical difficulties and for
bringing home four more of our gallant aviators.

MERRILL COMSTOCK.

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Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
24 June 1945.

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
DRAGONET Report of
Second War Patrol.

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

COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 793
U. S. DRAGONET - SECOND WAR PATROL.

Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of Second War Patrol
(19 April to 10 June 1945).

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U.S.S. DRAGONET
                                                    Care of Fleet Post Office,
                                                    San Francisco, California.
                                                    27 August 1945.

SS293/A16-3
Serial: 001
DECLASSIFIED T-I-A-L

From : The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Division ONE HUNDRED FIVE.
      (2) The Commander Submarine Squadron TEN.
      (3) The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
      (4) The Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific
           Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS-293) - Report of War Patrol
         Number THREE.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
           (B) Track Chart.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the THIRD War Patrol of
this vessel conducted in the Nanpo Shoto and Bungo Suido areas
during the period of 8 July to 27 August, is forwarded herewith.

                                                    [SIGNATURE: G.G. Hinman]
                                                    G.G. HINMAN.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/26/72]

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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CONFIDENTIAL
                                                                U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS-29)
Subject:                                                        Third War Patrol - Report of.

— page 106 —
CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: Thi War Patrol - Report of.
U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS-293)

K. MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE (Continued)
    1. Full and Machinery (Continued)
        (c)(Continued)
            Investigation proved nothing wrong with the Main
            Generators. A ground of 150 volts was then noted
            on No. 1 Main Motor. An investigation of the motor
            was made and nothing found wrong. Then an in-
            vestigation of the starboard side of the cubicle
            was made and it was found that the bus tie closed
            contactors were badly arced. These contactors
            were renewed and the cubicle was thoroughly blown
            out and inspected, but nothing more was found
            wrong. The ground still remained. The main
            leads for No. 1 and No. 3 Main Motors were dis-
            connected and the ground was found to be on No. 3
            Main Motor. Upon opening the motor a burned spot
            could be seen on the outboard upper side of the
            motor shell. Also a connector in the series field
            circuit was seen to have its insulation badly
            burned. The actual extent of the damage and what
            caused it could not be determined, due to the
            inaccessibility of the place where the damage
            occurred.

    2. Ordnance and Gunnery
        None.

L. RADIO
    Reception
        Reception on Sub Fox channels was very good. Transmission
        on this circuit was also satisfactory with the exception of
        enemy countermeasures noted below. Overcrowding of the chan-
        nels made transmission difficult on several occasions.

        The V F channel was exceptionally effective. Good range
        and clear circuits were a great help to Lifeguard operations.

(23)

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CONFIDENTIAL                               U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS-293)
Subject:                                 Third War Patrol - Report of.

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SUBMARINE DIVISION ONE HUNDRED FIVE

FB5-105/A16-3
Serial: 97
CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
DRAGONET Report of
Third War Patrol.

From : The Commander Submarine Division ONE HUNDRED FIVE.
To : The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Squadron TEN.
      (2) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
      (3) The Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of War Patrol Number THREE -
          comments on.

      1. The third war patrol of the U.S.S. DRAGONET was conducted
in the Nanpo Shoto and Bungo Suido areas during the period 8 July to
27 August 1945, under the command of Lieutenant Commander G. G. HINMAN.

      2. This patrol was spent doing life guard duty only, and was
intelligently conducted. Thirty-one days were spent in the area.

      3. Once again the TDM was highly successful and probably saved
this ship. Voice communication between aircraft and this vessel was highly
successful and in several cases the VHF was used to home fighter pilots to
the DRAGONET.

      4. No enemy contacts were made but one survivor, Lieutenant (jg)
R. M. APPLEGATE, U.S.N.R., was rescued.

      5. The Administrative Division Commander congratulates the
Commanding Officer, officers and crew upon completion of this last war-
time war patrol, and for the manner in which this vessel conducted her
lifeguard duties.

                                                  Care of Fleet Post Office,
                                                  San Francisco, California.

                                                  28 August 1945.

                                                  [SIGNATURE: W. H. Brockman]
                                                  W. H. BROCKMAN, Jr.

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SUBMARINE SQUADRON TEN
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, California

FC5-10/A16-3

Serial: 0266

CONFIDENTIAL

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293)-
Report of War Patrol
Number Three.

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

Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (SS293) - Report of War Patrol
Number Three.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of the
Commander Submarine Division ONE HUNDRED FIVE.

2. The Squadron Commander congratulates the Commanding
Officer, officers and crew of the U.S.S. DRAGONET upon the com-
pletion of that vessel's Third War Patrol.

[SIGNATURE: G. E. PETERSON]

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FF12-10(A)/A16-3(18)
Serial 02348 ,
CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
DRAGONET Report of
Third War Patrol

SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET.
[STAMP: 10 01458]
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
20 September 1945.
NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL BE
DESTROYED PRIOR TO
ENTERING PORT.

bn
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[STAMP: RETURN TO F-4253]

COMSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 877
U.S.S. DRAGONET - THIRD WAR PATROL.

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

Subject: U.S.S. DRAGONET (S 393) - Report of Third War Patrol
(8 July to 27 August 1945).

1. The third war patrol of the U.S.S. DRAGONET, under the command
of Lieutenant Commander G. G. Hyman, U.S. Navy, was conducted in waters south
of Honshu.

2. The patrol was primarily devoted to lifesaving duty close inshore
at the entrance to Bungo Suido. There were no contacts with hostile surface
ships hence no attacks were made. Working in gratifying cooperation with air-
sea rescue organization, DRAGONET rescued one naval pilot. DRAGONET experi-
enced light air and no surface opposition. There were indications that sub-
merged enemy submarines attacked her on four occasions. Prompt and effective
avoiding maneuvers were taken in each case. Many floating mines were sighted,
most of them concentrated south of Okino Shima.

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

4. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congratulates the
commanding officer, officers, and crew of DRAGONET on the completion of a
successful patrol and on assistance they rendered to the Naval Air Service.

G. C. CRAWFORD,
Chief of Staff.

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete Reports)
Cominch (7) ComsubspacandComd (40)
CNO (5) SUB.D, NI (2)
Cincpac (6) ComsubspacSubcom (3)
JICPOA (1) All Squadron and Div.
MICPOA (1) Commanders, Pacific (2)
Comservpac (1) Comsubspac (5)
Cinclant (1) Subtrainpac (1)
Comsubslnt (1) All Submarines, Pacific (2)
S/M School, IL (2) [SIGNATURE: E. K. Hyman]
CO, S/M Base, PH (1)
Comsopac (2) E. L. MYERS, 2nd, (1)
Comsovospec (1) Flag Secretary. (1)
Comsubs7thFlt (Fwd Echelon) (2)
Comsubs7thFlt (Rear Echelon) (2)
Comnorpac (1)
Comsubspac (3)

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