U.S.S. PERMIT (SS-178) — war patrol report SS-178_PERMIT_Part3.pdf

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1215 (K) 24 July 1944 Lat. 09-29N. Long. 138-11E.

TARGET DATA - DAAAGE INFLICTED

DESCRIPTION:
In reduced visibility on the surface, sighted one small coastal freighter with an "SC" type escort. The target was a small, engine aft, single well, modern looking meter freighter of about 800 tons similar in appearance to KINATO LARU in miscellaneous Section of ONI 208-J (Revised). The first sighting was mutual. After evading a depth-charge attack submerged, we surfaced, regained contact and made an end around for a submerged attack.

SHIP'S DAAGED OR PROBABLY SUNK - One SC of 800 tons (EU) as described above.

DAAAGE DETERRED BY
Heard one timed hit at 1 minute and 54 seconds (estimated, torpedo run was 2500 yards). Sound traced the target until the torpedo explosion after which the target screws stopped and were not heard again. The target was not sighted with the high periscope at 30 feet keel depth 1 hour and 25 minutes later. It is considered that the target sank.

TARGET DRAFT: 7 ft. Course: 338-350 Speed: 8 kts. Range: 2000 yards estimated (at firing).

OWN SHIP DATA

Speed 3.1 Course 338-341 Depth 53 ft. Angle 1 down

FIRE CONTROL and TORPEDO DATA

TYPE ATTACK - Submerged daylight periscope attack. The original intention was to fire Kark 18 torpedoes aft because of the rough condition 3 sea and the shallow draft of target. Then ready to fire at a torpedo run of 600 yards, a contactor in the after gyro angle regulator fused and the gyros slewed around. The bow tubes were ready (except for doors), so shifted to the bow tubes for an "up the rump" shot. The forward tubes had gyro angle indicating only in commission and the forward angle solver on the TDC was under suspicion, so set gyros on zero.

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1. KINDS
None encountered.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE WEAPONS ACTION TECHNIQUES

Durin. the depth charges attacked on 24 July, the first effort of the escort was evaded at periscope depth. He came in on a visual contact and apparently dropped his charges on a dead receding plot - none closer than 1500 yards. His second effort following our attack was much better. He turned on our targets silent prior to firing and down the torpedo wakes. Vesalius tactics consisted of silent running at 200 feet into this seas, away from LaP, keeping the escort abaft our beam. He used 3-4 knots speed and took advantage of the high surface noise level miltiting against the escort while heading into the seas in order to follow us. No echo readings was encountered.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS and DANGERS

(1) No. 1 Main Generator Bearing: - While under normal load the after bearing on No. 1 Main Generator wiped, resulting in a scored journal before the unit could be secured. The bearing shells had rotated in the spherical seat because the dowel pin normally installed in the oil passage between the generator housing and the shorier seat was found to be in a softened condition with the oil passage restricted.

The journal was stored to .007 understize, a new bearing fitted to the journal, a dowel pin manufactured, and the unit assembled leaving the rubber for the unit. Subsequent operation has been satisfactory with no overheating. After this casualty, it was observed that the oil flow through the same bearing on the No. 2 Main Generator was rather low. The bearing was taken out and another mushy rubber for the removed after which the flow of oil was increased.

It was surprising to find that the composition of these ferrules was ordinary rubber instead of some heat and oil resisting material. Also, the blue prints show no such ferrule at all. During the coming refit it is planned to inspect all main generator and motor bearings for the same condition.

(2) No. 6.1ain Motor: - The after bearing temperature on No. 6.1ain motor was observed to be 1900. The port shaft was stopped and the bearing disassembled. A rubber ferrule similar to the ones removed from the main generator bearings was found to be restricting the flow of oil to one side of the bearing. The bearing had been burned only slightly and was re-installed after being touched up. Operation was satisfactory after this.

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1. LEAST DETECTABLE
(K) LEAST DETECTABLE and DANGER (CONT'D)

(3) Salt Water in Reduction Gears: A routine inspection revealed the presence of salt water in the Lair Motors and Reduction Gear lube oil sumps. The tank tops were inspected for leaks from the bilges into the sumps, but no visual evidence was found. The starboard lube oil cooler was replaced by a new spare while the port oil cooler was tested in place. No leaks were found by alternately applying water pressure and removing the plugs on the oil side and then applying oil pressure and pulling the water plugs. After the starboard cooler had been removed it was tested with 50 psi air pressure and no leaks found. The sumps were then pumped down cool, and the plugs were removed and the inspection plates on the reduction gear were removed and the gears inspected while jacking them over slowly. Scattered oil rust deposits were observed on the gear, but it appeared to be only a surface film with no pitting. Close observation was kept on the oil sumps and samples were taken daily, but no further evidence of water was found.

A close inspection of the reduction gear and further checking of the system is planned during the coming refit.

(4) No. 4 Lair Engine Connecting Rod Bearing: The connecting rod bearing of No. 9 unit of No. 4 Lair Engine is used which resulted in the crankshaft being deeply scored. The crank journal was restored to remove the rough ridges and the unit was reinstalled and operated without fuel injection to this cylinder. However, the journal was still so uneven that the replacement bearing started to wipe opposite the journal in high spots. Further strengthening would have resulted in too small a journal for the precision spare bearing, so the connecting rod was removed and the piston was secured in the top of the oil the cylinder. The engine operated satisfactorily in this manner, but was placed in a reserve status during the rest of the patrol with a maximum 90% B.K.E.P. rating.

(5) No. 1 Lair Engine Connecting Rod Bearing: The connecting rod bearing of #4 unit in No. 1 Lair Engine wiped completely while operating at 80% B.K.E.P. The journal was only scored by the steel back of the tri-axle bearing. The connecting rod was removed, the piston fixed up in the cylinder liner, and the engine placed in reserve commission. The cause of the casualty could not be determined.

(6) Auxiliary Engine Flexible Jetter Jumper: Two failures occurred in the flexible coupling of the salt water overboard discharge line on No. 2 Auxiliary Engine. These couplings were renewed. Misalignment combined with engine vibration appeared to be the cause of the failures.

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(K) MAJOR DEFECTS and DAMAGE (CONT'D)

(7) Fuel Oil Leaks: - Fuel oil leaks caused lube oil dilution on two occasions. A damaged injector jumper line on No. 3 Bain Engine diluted the after snap to such an extent that the lubricating oil had to be renewed. Injectors on No. 1 Auxiliary Engine leaked fuel oil around the plunger bushings and out through the rack openings in the injector bodies. This was remedied by overhauling the injectors and replacing the plungers and bushings.

(8) Exhaust Valves: - The exhaust valves on this submarine continue to be a constant source of trouble. If the nature of operations is such that they can not be ground in from topside before long dies, considerable water is taken into the engine room bilges. Sometimes it is not practicable to pump bilges while submerged and the drains have to be shut and the engines flooded. This is not recommended as good engineering practice. This connection continues to recommend and urge the installation of the submerged lifepipe type exhaust valves now used on all the newer type submarines.

(9) No. 1 Main Generator field rheostat: - Upon unloading No. 1 main generator and cutting out the field rheostat, arcing occurred. Across the rheostat contacts resulting in the burning of the tips and other wiring around the rheostat. One contactor lead was renewed and the contactor tips sandpapered. These contacts are now operated and it is believed that the arcing was caused by a misadjustment of the cam actuating gear.

(10) Bow Plane Shaft Clutch Solenoid: - The bow plane shaft solenoid that moves the clutch to the "IN" position was grounded out. The solenoid was reinstalled in the container without the surrounding pitch. Operation was satisfactory.

(11) Ion Exchangers: - One battery water ion exchanger failure resulted when the nacr rubber filter became warped and warped the retainer ring so that the active material was allowed to pass around the filter and plus the battery water-ring, thus causing a paint-in a thin filter. A rubber covered metal retainer ring is recommended as a required design change.

The instructions for the installation of these units are as follows:
- The installation of these units is to be mounted vertically with the flow in the bottom and out the top. As installed at the present they are inclined at a 30 degree angle with the horizontal and as a result the material in them packs and produces an excessive pressure drop across the exchangers resulting in reduced battery water flow.

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4" Deck Gun: - Proceeding to the area, six rounds were fired during a practice battle surface. Afterwards, the bore gauge showed a restriction about 4 feet from the breech. The bore was brushed and leaped for several hours over a period of two nights before the bore gauge would pass. The restriction was probably caused by an accumulation of copper in the bore. This gun has fired a total of 196 service rounds aboard this vessel. It will be bore searched and star gauge during the next refit.

(12) After Gyro Angle Regulator: - During a daily dest, the "galrod" resistor unit became abnormally hot. One resistor element was found to be snorted across its base. The insulation was repaired and the complete unit was insulated from the hull.

(15) Forward Gyro Angle Regulator: - The forward gyro angle regulator was out of commission for 5 days because of an elusive 120 volt ground. The ground was eventually found to be caused by an electric fan in the officers' W.C., being grounded to the relay box.

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1. ARK 18 TORPEDO BATTERY EXPLOSION
(a) Casualty - At 0430, 6 July, a light explosion occurred in #6 torpedo tube. A heavy whistling smoke with an acrid sulfur odor issued out the vent and pectoccks. The tube was cool with no pressure in the tube, so opened the tube door. The torpedo afterbody was cold. Pulled the torpedo out of the tube for examination. Found that #6 had hole plate stack had melted out and smoke was issuing from it. Only the after end of the battery compartment fell warm. So fire was noted in the interior when #6 had hole plate were removed, so removed all plates to ventilate the battery compartment. A quick inspection of the source filled interior disclosed a generally blackened after section with cell cogs missing. A small streak of air (2") was directed into the torpedo, but this only blew more smoke around, so secured it. The smoke was so extremely irritative that it was decided to vacate the torpedo room and allow the torpedo to air out while ventilating the room with full blower speed.

At 0637 fire broke out in the torpedo battery compartment. CO2 fire airtaciusiers would not put out the smoke, electrical fire. The fire was burning and smoke, all the way through the torpedo room. The fire was not necessary for personnel. The torpedo room to do not rescue breathing apparatus. It was not necessary to do not rescue breathing air cover, it was not considered advisable to attempt to cut the cover. The torpedo was released into #6 tube - no smoke - and survived to see with hand hole plates open and stop valves closed.

The smoke flames caused several galvanic headaches. The odor remained disagreeable, (gradually disappearing) over a period of three weeks.

(b) Routine prior to explosion - Received from U.S.S. FISHER on 27 June, located in reach with hand hole plate open. On July 1st put in freshmen charge at 4 am on 5 hours. Ventilated torpedo neutrally through hand hole plates for 1 hours each then loaded it in #6 tube. At 2000 on 2 July, ventilated torpedo with 200 air for 3 minutes. At 2000 on 4 July, ventilated as above and inspected battery compartment, conditions normal. On 5 July, checked hydrogen burner circuit with ammeter - 4.7 amperes flow. At 0430 on 6 July, the explosion occurred - 32 hours after last ventilating.

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1. Battery Grounds: On 2 July found 80 volt positive ground and 60 volt negative ground on battery in torpedo #53813. Inspected cells and found no electrolyte visible in cell #22. Jumped out this cell and discharged it. Battery was then free of grounds. Believe the casualty was due to cracked cell jar of cell #22.

2. Cell caps - defects and deposits on: After the battery explosion on 6 July, all remaining torpedoes were inspected and the below conditions noted:

(a) A sticky grey substance had collected on the bottom of the ventilation caps and in some cases it appeared to cause sticky operation of the electric valve. All cell caps were cleaned.

(b) A grey scum was floating on the top of the electrolyte in nearly all cells.

(c) Two cell caps were found to be inoperative due to imperfection of manufacture. Such cells were tested before installing.

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1. The Commander Task Force SEVENTY-TWO, The Commander-in-Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
To: The Commander, SEVENTH FLEET.
Via: The Commander, SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. TERRIT (SS178) - Thirteenth War Patrol.

1. The Thirteenth War Patrol was sent performing lifeguard services off YOLET and Y2. "Kingfisher" planes deprived TRIT from the only two opportunities presented for effecting rescues.

2. There coverage was thorough. Only one worthwhile contact was made, and TRIT delivered an aggressive attack with three torpedoes. Though only one nit was obtained it is considered that the target was a small coastal freighter, sank.

3. The TERRIT has not had a new yard overhaul since December 1942. In view of the poor material condition noted on her return from patrol, the need of a new yard overhaul at an early date is indicated.

4. Under the conditions existing at the time of the Mark 18 Torpedo battery explosion, it is considered that proper action was taken in firing the torpedo as a sinker. Cell #22 in torpedo ho. 53813 was found to be cracked and the plates were shorted within the hull. The very sound reported as floating on top of the electrolyte and collected on the bottom of the ventilation cap was not found to be excessive upon return from patrol. This sediment is always noted after battery charge and it is recommended that the ventilation caps should be cleaned each time the battery is stored in order to prevent an accumulation of sediment which might prevent the proper operation of the vent cap.

5. This patrol is designated "Successful" for the award of Combat Insignia.

6. The Task Force Commander congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers and men of the FERRIT upon a successful patrol and for initiating the following damage upon the enemy.

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1 800 tons
7. Transcribe the entire page, including all text, tables, and figures, exactly as it appears.

F. F. HURRY
Force Secretary

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1559
SS178/A16
Serial (015).
DECLASSIFIED.
From:
To:
Via:
Subject:
Enclosures:
1. Enclosure (A), covering the Fourteenth War Patrol of this vessel conducted in TRUK AREA during the period 21 September 1944 to 11 November 1944.

D. A. SCHERER.
DECLASSIFIED
BELLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.15
BY OP-0989C DATE 5/31/42
DECLASSIFIED

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22, 1944.
1417: "lighted masts of H.L.A.S. WHYALLA(J-153) bearing 015 T., range 12 miles.
1440: U.S.S. SEAWOLF(SS197) surfaced bearing 000 T., range 6,000 yards.
1530: Commenced training exercises with HMAS WHYALLA and U.S.S. SEAWOLF, Captain G. CALPBELL, U.S.N. in SEAWOLF O.C.E. Three main engines in commission.

September 23, 1944.
0600: Made deep dive.
0732: Surfaced. resumed training exercises. Four main engines in commission numbers 1 and 4 limited to 500 k.W., pending additional stoning and inspection of undersize bearings.
1435: Laying to repairing fuel oil leak around blank on No. 2 B.F.B.T. vent.
1514: Resumed training exercises.

September 24, 1944.
Continued training exercises.

September 25, 1944.
0930: Fired all guns on practice battle surface.
1025: Captain G. CALPBELL transferred from USS SEAWOLF to USS PERMIT.
1420: No. 2 main engine out of commission to replace circulat-ing salt water pump.

September 26, 1944.
1500: Captain G. CALPBELL transferred to H.M.A.S. WHYALLA.
1600: Released H.L.A.S. WHYALLA. Training exercises completed. This was a most satisfactory training period. Proceeded independently.
1615: Tossed S.J. Radar communication with USS SEAWOLF.

September 27, 1944.
Nurses friendly contacts were made - avoided sighting.
1247: Commenced six hour battery discharge.
1836: Completed battery discharge. Actual capacity now 86.8% a rest improvement wrought by cycling and overcharging. This is very encouraging as previous test capacity showed 71.4%.

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U.S.S. PERMIT (SS178).

September 28, 1944.
0601 Exchanged calls with our escort, HMAS ML 802.
0640 USS SEAWOLF joined up. Proceeded through VITIAZ STRAIT. There were numerous friendly ship and plane contacts.
1315 Released escort. Proceeded independently.
1816 No. 2 Lain Engine back in commission.

September 29, 1944.
0030 Exchanged calls with USS FLOUNDER.
0523 S.J. Radar contact bearing 292 T., range 14,200 yards. Exchanged calls with escort, HMAS HAWKSBURY.
0623 USS SEAWOLF joined up. Proceeded to SEABLADE HARBOR, LANUS ISLAND.
0945 Entered channel to SEABLADE HARBOR.
1035 Loored port side to FAPITELAI fuel dock, took on fuel and some stores. Fleet redar repair personnel worked on I.F.F. Drawing stores from the shore establishment some seven miles away via small boat is not feasible except with an overnight stay. Assignment to a tender present for a few hours would be a satisfactory solution.
1100 U.S.S. BASHAM moored alongside.
1600 U.S.S. BASHAM shoved off.

September 30, 1944.
0557 Underway for patrol area. I.F.F. still out of commission.
0658 Cleared SEABLADE HARBOR, established communication with S.E.D. air escort. (Aircraft Contact #1). Sighted numerous friendly ships and aircraft near LANUS I.
1015 Released escort.
1108 Made trim dive.
1133 Surfaced.
1138 S.D. radar contact at 4 miles. (Aircraft contact #2). In heavy rain, sighted C-47 transport plane at 1 mile, bearing 090 T, angle on bow zero. Fired recognition signal and plane swerved astern. Held several training dives and fire control drills daily enroute to end in the area.

October 1, 1944.
0820 S.D. radar contact at 5 miles. Not sighted. Submerged. (Aircraft contact #3).
0904 Surfaced.
2037 Transmitted USS PERMIT's 011030 to ComSubPac.

October 2, 1944.
1018 Entered assigned patrol area.
2005 S.J. radar interference bearing 088 T. Assumed to be USS TARPON. Closed interference.
2103 Sighted USS TARPON, bearing 080 T. (Ship Contact #1).

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2105 S.J. radar contact on TARPON at 7150 yards. Exchanged recognition signals and closed to exchange B.N. unit of I.F.F. with TARPON using our rubber boat. Executive Officer paddled over and got the latest dope on the area from TARPON.

2200 USS TARPON received our thanks and headed for the barn.

October 3, 1944.
Proceeding to patrol TRUK - SATAWAN route.
From previous experience in this area, utilizing the TARPON's and PLUNGERS reports, and considering TRUK's isolated position, the following estimate was arrived at.
(1) Ship traffic will be extremely scarce and consist of "spit kits".
(2) Supply routes will be from the northwest and north east with feeders to the southeast.
(3) Enemy air coverage will be moderate to light.
(4) Air strikes will be principally unannounced.
(5) Only north, south and OTA passes will be in use.
A basically surface patrol was decided upon which offered the following advantages: (1) greater area coverage, (2) freedom for gun attacks, and (3) more nearly continuous radar guard of air strike frequency.
Only two radio receivers (RAL) are available for guarding three C.W. frequencies - inter area, strike and HAIKU. Because of our life guard mission requirements and the isolation of this area, the inter area frequency was considered the least vital and therefore was eliminated.
I.F.F. now reacts normally and most of the other post repair items are squared away with practically normal width routine in effect (?).

0613 Sighted TOL I, bearing 352 T., distance 35 miles.
0910 S.D. Radar contact 5 miles, not sighted. Submerged (Aircraft Contact #4).
1006 Surfaced. Picked up water logged life ring marked "RIO DE JANEIRO MARU".
1134 Sighted "PETER" type seaplane bearing 300 T., range 8 miles. Submerged and patrolled east of OTTA PASS complementing magnetic compass. (Aircraft Contact #5).
1749 Surfaced. Patrolling across TRUK-SATAWAN route.

October 4, 1944.
0815 40 L.H. spit out a couple of rounds at an oil drum and quit.
1804. Test fired 40 L.H. gun - "One Shot Susie" fired one shot only. Proceeded around TRUK to patrol northwest approaches.

October 5, 1944.
1033 Fired 20 L.H. and 40 L.H. for training - again only one shot out of our reluctant 40 L.H.
1845 Fired 50 Caliber for practice.

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2155 Shifted to 1st steering to inspect and overhaul waterbury pump and coupling.

: 0529 Dived for submerged patrol off North Pass. 1849 Surfaced. Proceeded to patrol northeast approaches to TRUK.

: 0025 Hydraulic steering back in commission. 1458 Fired 50 caliber and 40 l.s. guns for training. 40-... now operates satisfactorily.

: 1445 Compensating magnetic compasses.

: 0514 Dived for submerged patrol off OTTA PASS. 1859 Surfaced.

: 0517 Dived for submerged patrol off SOUTH PASS. 0914 Sighted tops of two masts inside of lagoon, bearing 040 T., distance 9 miles. (Ship contact #2). This contact developed into a 70 foot inter-island auxiliary schooner similar to the type shown in the sailing ship section of O.N.I. 208-J (revised). The schooner came out of OTTA PASS and, entering the north channel into KUOP ATLL, anchored close inshore south of GUY I. Investigated entrance to KUOP, but the schooner sits safely behind an outcropping of reef. A gun attack is not feasible under the sea coast guns on OTTA and FALSU I. Sighted two single engine monoplanes testing 324 T., range 13 miles. (Aircraft Contact #1). These planes disappeared low toward ETEN I. Sighted small fishing sampan bearing 295 T., range 2,000 yards with about 8 shi-tles Nips aboard. The fisherman entered OTTA PASS. Surfaced.

: 1137 Sighted two single engine monoplanes testing 324 T., range 13 miles. (Aircraft Contact #1). These planes disappeared low toward ETEN I. Sighted small fishing sampan bearing 295 T., range 2,000 yards with about 8 shi-tles Nips aboard. The fisherman entered OTTA PASS. Surfaced.

: 1640 Sighted small fishing sampan bearing 295 T., range 2,000 yards with about 8 shi-tles Nips aboard. The fisherman entered OTTA PASS. Surfaced.

: 1924 Dived for submerged patrol off SOUTH PASS. 1041 The small schooner contacted yesterday, got underway. It was hoped that it would head out to sea, but it slipped across the strait into OTTA PASS.

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1215 Sighted masts bearing 000 T., range 6 miles (Ship contact #3) heading for SOUTH PASS. This contact developed into a large, armed deep sea trawler similar to the SENDAI LARU shown under deep-sea fishing types of O.H.I. 208 J (Revised). The trawler came out of the pass and then wandered around at various slow speeds near the channel entrance. It mounted about a 3 inch gun forward, another fair size gun aft and had a collection of gear on the fan tail that wasn't fishing floats. He was painted a dark grey and definitely up to no good.

We headed for the pass, but nothing else material-ized. While inhore decided to take pictures of FALEU and ULAN Is. Got two pictures of FALEU I when at Sighted two "PETE" type seaplanes bearing 015 T., range 3,000 yards(Aircraft Contact #7). Based down to 100 feet and headed west toward trawler. Trawler, who had been meking 4 knots to westward, now reversed course. Went to battle stations intending to use Lark 18's from the stern tubes if given a favorable set up. The trawler speeded up and headed for home leaving us to far off the track, so swung around for a bow shot with Lark 14-34's.

Fired two torpedoes, depth set zero, at 900 yards, 117 starboard track. Both torpedoes ran nicely in a condition one sea. The first torpedo hit a little forward of midships and literally disintegrated the target. The second torpedo probably passed astern. When the smoke cleared all that was visible were a few Nips clinging to floating debris. Took pictures and allowed several people to take a look.

Went to 120 feet at 75 RPM on course south to clear the area for we were only three miles from the reef. Sound picked up light, fast speed boat screws bearing 048 T - evidently a crash or rescue boat. Based down to 200 feet and rigged for silent running.

Screws faded out. Completed reload and checked torpedoes in after tubes.

Surfaced. Proceeded around to patrol northeastern approaches to TRUK.

October 14, 1944.
1230 S.D. Radar contact at 18 miles, closed to 12-1/2 miles. Not sighted. Submerged (aircraft contact #8).

1321 Surfaced.

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1332 Sighted large formation of "LIBERATORS" at 10 miles bearing north. (Aircraft contact #9) S.D. registered friendly I.F.F. These bombers were returning from TRUK. No significant action. Three "LIBERATORS" made a bombing run on us that persisted inspite of flares and searchlight recognition. Only one plane had his bomb bay doors open, but it was DEFINITELY NOT APPRECIATED. Cur aviators MUST develop better manners particularly with their lifeguard.

October 15, 1944.
While patrolling north east approaches to TRUK decided to hold gunnery practice and tune radar on PLUNGER's victim on LINE REAF.
Sighted masts of wreck bearing 076 T., range 15 miles.
Commenced firing a few rounds from 4 inch, 40 k.m. and 50 caliber guns in succession at ranges from 6000 - 1500 yards at the wreck for target practice. This was a very valuable training exercise in spotting, gun control and marksman ship.
Resumed patrol.

October 17, 1944.
Shifted over to patrol northwestern approaches to TRUK.
Sighted an unidentified plane bearing 045 T., range 8 miles (Aircraft Contact #10) Submerged. Not radar contact.
Surfaced.
Held 40 M.K., 20 M.K. and 50 caliber gun practice on large mooring buoy.
Sighted "BETTY" type enemy bomber bearing 180 T., range 10 miles on easterly course (Aircraft Contact #11) No radar contact. Submerged.
Suffered unidentified sighted six in motion plane bearing 160 T., range 10 miles. (Aircraft Contact #12) Possibly fighter. Submerged. No radar contact.
Suffered secured S.T., and headed in toward PIAANU PASS in the hopes that this unusual local air coverage presaged shipping activity in this sector.
Sighted possible light in direction of PIAANU PASS, Increased speed to investigate.
Having covered the most logical sectors for target speed up to 10 knots, slowed and resumed patrol to west end northwestward of PIAANU.

October 18, 1944.
In view of yesterdays concentration of air contacts decided to continue patrol of this area.

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U.S.S. PERMIT (SS178)

October 19, 1944.
0504 Dived for submerged patrol off SOUTH PASS.
0613 Sighted black smoke in lagoon bearing 015 T.
0905 Sighted mast of "sea truck" type trawler bearing
    014 T., range 9000 yards.(Ship Contact #4).
    The trawler came out of SOUTH PASS and worked
    around the entrance for several hours. He ap-
    peared to be tending buoys, nets or land controled
    mines or else just maintaining a sound watch. De-
    cided to wait and see if something bigger might oc-
    come along unless we could catch this. fellow off
    base.
1614 A small fishing sampan like that seen on the twelfth
    came in from the south. The Nips are not starving.
    Schools of yellow fin tuna have been seen recently -
    but no fishermen away from home.
1925 Surfaced.

October 20, 1944.
Patrolling across southern approaches to TRUK.

October 21, 1944.
0705 Secured equalizing charge. The specific gravity is
    dropping again. Evidently we will have to extend
    the overcharging.

October 22, 1944.
0337 Sighted intermittent strong light bearing 020 T., on
    PERAM I near water edge.
0500 Dived for submerged patrol off SOUTH PASS
0555 Sighted "sea truck" type trawler in KUOP lagoon
    anchored just east of GIVRY I.(Ship contact #5).
    This is the sea. place where the schooner anchor-
    ed on October 12th. Visited the reef. There is
    nothing unusual. Is the on GIVRY I. but the Nips
    must be up to something besides trading. Using
    the navigational range, the trawler measures 105
    feet long.
0758 The trawler got underway. If he doesn't go in
    CTTA PASS we may get a shot at him. Went to battle
    stations.
0807 Rigged for silent running and closed for a bow shot.
    The sea is smooth. Trawler is well kept, painted
    grey, has 20 L.L. gun on top of pilot house and has
    a few suspcious looking drums aft. We closed to
    950 yards when the forward gyro angle regulator
    "took off". Shifted to hend setting on the gyros.
    The Nips on the trawler were still not alerted, so
    accepted a 30 degree gyro and at
0817 Fired two mark 23 torpedoes set at zero depth for a
    torpedo run of 1400 yards. When last seen the torpe-
    does looked good. The poppet on number 2 tube stuck
    open and the emergency stop stuck partly open for a
    long enough interval to take a slug of water forward

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1300 after battery in commission. Ground located. Call tops crew or cking loose in way of the sea- ing compound. Air strike cancelled.

October 27, 1944. Proceeding across northern approaches to TRUH. to life guard position.

October 28, 1944. Proceeded to life guard position southwest of TRUH. This change was made, in the absence of an assigned life guard position, to conform with the shifting of the "Dumbo" position to the southwest. switched to TRUH.

1130 Sighted "ZANE" type aircraft bearing 050 T., range 2 miles coming out of clouds. (Aircraft Contact #14). No radar contact. Swamergged. PI turned towards but did not bomb and no strafing was heard.

1309 Surfaced. Proceeding to eastward direction of patrol area. Crew trying to get off depth charge. Helicopter transmittter won't transmit. Decided on I JU' connect. No air strikes or seconded.

October 29, 1944. Dived for submerged reconnaissance of ORULIK I. Observed wrecked "ocean truck" type interisland vessel on the reef south of ORULIK and a weather boat on the shore. The crew was not occupied. No activity was noted. The pilot had a cassette transponder with huge buzzed-like birds circling just above the rocks. No reports worthy of a gun attack could be detected.

1812 Surfaced. Proceeded towards shore. Safety line still filling round at the transmittter.

October 30, 1944. Transmitter finally switched through with PAD-IT's disub. 29120T.

0930 entered safety line.

2102 Sighted POLPA I bearing 048 T., range 39 miles.

October 31, 1944. Sighted ORULIK I. bearing 011 T., range 12 miles. 1420(1) OOD sighted what appeared to be a large impulse bubble bearing 280 relative, range about 2500 yds. Turned away at emergency speed. No purpose or torpedo track was sighted. Gradually zigged back to the base course. A careful sweep astern was maintained with the high purpose for the rest of the afternoon. This contact was considered too doubtful to warrant contact report.

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1530(L) Conducted battery discharge at six hour rate. Specific gravities are again dropping. Capacity obtained, 76.2%. Special treatment as given during the last refit brought the capacity up to 86%, but even consistent overcharging in the area will neither maintain the specific gravity nor the capacity. This subject is treated more fully under section (K) of this report and it will also be the subject of separate correspondence.

2005(L) S.J. Rader interference bearing about 340 T. No signal was detected on the A/R detector and the interference was similar to that from SJ radar. The bearing drew aft indicating a vessel on a southwesting course, so assumed it to be friendly vessel proceeding to the southwest pacific area.

November 2, 1944.
0974(L) Signed USS FLYING (SR 9) escort to LAJURO. (Ship Contact #6.)
0956(L) The first of many friendly airerift contacts.
1013(L) Sighted LAJURO TROLL bearing 079.5 T, range 15 miles.
1154(L) Entered channel into LAJURO TROLL.
1233(L) Loofed port side to USS BUSHELL at berth #70, LAJURO TROLL. Received 12,610 gallons of fuel fresh provisions and transferred four karr 18-1 torpedoes. Received the usual LAJURO fine wel-come.

November 3, 1944.
0702(L) Underway for PEARL HARBOR. Escorted by.
0830(L) Took departure on LAJURO TROLL.
1230(L) Released escort. Entered safety lane.

November 4, 1944.
1606(L) Stopped starboard shaft because of overheated bearing on #3 main motor. (The standard bearing housing oil hole ferrule trouble).
1834(L) Starboard shaft again in commission.

November 5, 1944.
1700(L) Departed from safety lane, proceeding enroute PEARL HARBOR. With heavy seas from ahead, cen only make good about 13 knots on four engine.

November 6, 1944.
1433(L) Commenced battery discharge at six hour rate.
1525(L) Submerged. With heavy seas cen make as much speed during disengage submerged as on surface.
1912(L) Surfaced. Actual battery capacity obtained was 72.3%. The battery is deteriorating steadily.

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1944
November 7, 1944.
Too far behind on four engines to make PRAHL on the 10th, so slowed to three engines. Repeated November 7th crossing 130th meridian. Held ship handling drill.

November 8, 1944.
1302(Y) Exercised at battle stations and fired all guns.

November 9, 1944.
1648(Y) Conducted practice firing of 40 M.H. guns.
1858(Y) Conducted night firing of 40 M.H. gun.

November 10, 1944.
2025(X) Rader interference on S.J. 055 T.
2200(X) Exchanged call with west bound U.S.S. BERRY.

November 11, 1944.
0450(X) Rader contact 6,950 yards 338 T.
0550(X) Exchanged call with our escort PC-1077 (Ship contact #7).

0525(X) The first of many friendly aircraft contacts.
0554(X) Sighted Cahu 10 miles bearing 021.9 T.
0633(X) The first of numerous friendly surface vessels.
1048(X) Entered channel to Pearl Harbor, T.H.
1125(X) Loored starboard side to pier sail seven
    Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, T.H.

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2105 6-01 7,150 yds. Various Sight TRKON.
10/12/44 152-05 Sub. 7,150 yds. Various P.
2. 0214 7-08 Inter- 9 1.1. Various P.
10/12/44 151-48 island
aux.
Schooner

3. 1215 7-08 (XG) 6 1.1. Various P.
10/13/44 151-48 Armed
Deep sea
Trawler

4. 0905 7-09 "Sea - 4 1.1. Various P.
10/19/44 151-43 Truck"
Trawler

5. 0555 7-07 Same as 5 1.1. -anchored. F. attack
10/21/44 151-47 Contact
4.

6. 0947 7-00 N ASR 6 1.1. Various Sight USFLOUNDAR.
11/2/44 170-23W

7. 0450 20-58 N PC 3 1.1. 270 Radar PC-1077
11/11/44 158-35W 8

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6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10 :
Date: 10/12 : 10/13 : 10/14 : 10/14 : 10/17 :
Time (zone) 1137 : 1349 : 1230 : 1332 : 0534 :
S Position. Let. 7-08N : 7-09 N : 8-15N : 8-13N : 8-04N :
U Long. : 151-50E:152-45E:152-44E:152-49E:151-13E:
B Speed 2 : 3 : 9 : 9 : 9 :
R Course 090 : 270 : 150 : 130 : 250 :
N Trim Per. Per Surf Surf Surf :
L Inutes Since Last S.D. Radar Search. : 0 : 0 : 1 :

Number 2 : 2 : 18 : 1 :
Type : FSTE : B-24 : Boab :
A Probable l.ission : UNK PAT. : Truk PAT. :
R How contacted Per. Per. S.D. & Sight : S.D. & :
C Initial Range 13 mi : 1 mi : 18 mi : 10 mi : 8 mi :
F Elevation Angle 10 : 40 : 30 : 40 :
Range & Relative
Bearing of Plane
When It detected
Submarine

Sea: (State (Beau- : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 :
fort
(Direction(Rel) 135 : 345 : 180 : 180 : 070 :
Visibility (Liles) 25 : 30 : 30 : 30 : 15 :
(Height 1500 : 1500 : 2000 : 2000 : 1000 :
Clouds: ( in Ft. (Percent
Overcast : .4 : .4 : .3 : .3 : .3
(Bearing(rel) :
Moon: (Angle : Day : Day : Day : Day :
(Percent Illun) :
Type of S/M Camouflage on this petrol Derx Grey.

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6. U.S.S. PERIT (SS178).
6. Main Engine Crankshafts. (Continued)
   Bearing conditions were such that it is not considered advisable to operate these engines at over 70% B.K.E.P. A study of the crank bearings removed indicated that the journals are not ground true and it is recommended that these two crankshafts be renewed during the coming refit.

7. Main Engine Starting Air Check Valves.
   Four failures of starting air check valves on the main engines were experienced. The failures occurred at the valve disc end of the stems. The failures are attributed to metal fatigue at a point of sharp reduction in cross-sectional area. These were replaced with spares resulting in only a short shut down period of the engine in each case. A larger fillet is recommended at the disc end of the valve stem as a future design remedy for these failures.

8. Vapor Compression Evaporators.
   Number one Kleinschmidt still was placed out of operation for a period of a day and half due to grounded heater elements. Leakage of salt water around the heater elements from the inside of the coil casing greedily soaked through the insulation of the cables causing the grounds. This is a frequent cause of trouble on this installation and failures appear to be due to the gaskets on the heater elements not effecting a positive seal with the coil casing.

9. Main Motors.
   The insulation readings on the main propulsion motors dropped to the dangerously low value of 200,000 ohms on two of the motors and other readings below 1 megohm were obtained on some of the others. It was not possible to isolate the circuits for a more definite location of the low insulation values while in the area, but it is planned to take more extensive data during the coming refit in an effort to determine the cause of the low readings and remedy it possible by cleaning. Otherwise, the motors will have to be removed and overhauled.

10. Main Motor Bearings.
   During the last refit all main motor bearings were disassembled and the oil sealing rubber ferrules in the oil line to each bearing replaced. Upon getting underway on petrol the flow of oil to three of the bearings was noted to be of an insufficient quantity. The bearings were disassembled and a paint chip removed in one instance and the oil passage through the ferrule enlarged in the other two. This allowed a sufficient quantity of oil to flow to the bearings and operation was satisfactory.

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3.1 No. 3 Main Battery
On 5 November the bearing on the commutator end of number 3 main motor reached temperature of 195 F. at which time the starboard shaft was stopped. It was found that one of the oil passages had become closed off from the oil supply by the rubber ferrule between the spherical rest and the bearing housing. The bearing was burned slightly, but had not wiped. The bearing was scraped, the oil passage through the rubber ferrule enlarged, and the unit reassembled. No further difficulty was experienced from this bearing.

These rubber ferrule continue to give intermittent trouble. The use of soft annealed copper ferrules that will not "mush" and will hold their shape is suggested as a possible remedy for this situation.

12. Main Storage Battery.
Upon departing the area from the 13th War Patrol, a capacity discharge at the 6 hour rate showed a capacity of 71%. During the following refit special treatment for sulfur-ted cells was carried out. The capacity restored to 80.8%. For details of battery treatment see G.O. USS PERMIT's letter series (170) of 29 September, 1944.

During this patrol the gravity has consistently dropped inspite of efforts to maintain it by overcharging dropped inspite of effort to maintain it by overcharging which yielded a capacity of 76.3%. On the equalized pressure of the discharge the battery was charged for 17 hours and the amperes hours and the amper

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13. Steering Gear.
The steering gear Waterbury "A" pump in the. after torpedo room developed a loud knock when pumping to the "right rudder" steering rams. The pump was removed for inspection. Excessive wear was found on the link belt type coupling as well as on the coupling sprockets between the reduction gear and the pump. This wear was caused by mis-alignment. The pump was dismantled and inspected; wear in pump was negligible. As no spare parts are on the ship's allowance, the pump was reinstalled. The coupling chain was reversed and a test revealed the noise somewhat diminished. The entire coupling requires renewing during the next refit.

14. Lube Oil Fulfiller Panel #2.
Number 2. Lub Oil Fulfiller Motor failed to operate due to a casuality to the motor contactor box. Upon inspection the line contactor holding coil was found to be open circulated. The coil was repaired.

15. 40 M.M. Gun.
The 40 M.M. gun was fired with the top door improperly secured. The safety catch struck the housing stop preventing recoil. Some metal sheathing bearing grooves. Scattered rivets were found in the housing. The gun failed to return to battery. After storing the guns in the gun failed to return to battery. After storing the guns in

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U.S.S. PERMIT (SS178)

(C) DENSITY LAYERS.

In the area the water was isothermal to 260 feet except for the area west of KTOP ATOLL where a definite 2° break was found at 180 to 200 feet. On three different days. The cards taken are being forwarded to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C.

(P) HEALTH, FOOD AND HABITABILITY.

Health was excellent. Only a few minor ailments were experienced with the exception of one case of tonsillitis.

The variety and quality of the food was very satisfactory.

Spending the majority of the time on the surface resulted in good living conditions.

(Q) PERSONNEL.

The performance of duty of the officers and men was of the highest order. The repair forces, in particular the engineers force, are to be commended for their prompt, cheerful and efficient handling of casualties.

Intensive schooling in rating courses and qualification was conducted. Particularly outstanding was the interest in the school of the boat.

Three officers are being recommended for qualification in submarines.

(a) Men on board during patrol. --- 68
(b) Men qualified at start of patrol. --- 65
(c) Men qualified at end of patrol. --- 9
(d) Number of men making first patrol. --- 13
(e) Number of men rated. --- 13

(R) TILES STEADED - FUEL USED.

| TILES | GALLONS |
|------||
| Brisbene to Seeadler | 1,948 | 23,164 |
| Seeadler to Area | 613 | 7,697 |
| In Area | 4,828 | 36,254 |
| Area to Majuro | 1,153 | 11,379 |
| Majuro to Pearl | 2,520 | 38,950 |

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10
Days enroute to Area --- 10
Days in Area --- 28
Days enroute to Base --- 15
Days submerged --- 8

(T) FACTORS OF DURATION REMAINING.

TORPEDOS. FULL PROVISIONS PERSONNEL FACT
14 7,000 Gal. 20 Days. 20 Days.
Patrol terminated by Operation Order.

(U) RADIO AND RADAR COUNTER ISSUES.

CL. & D FORM No. 5 (Revised) DATE: Oct. 29, 1944 Rept.No.1
RADIO CO-UNICATIONS - WAITING BY THE PATROL.

1. Ship or Station: U.S.S. PERMIT(S/S17).
2. Position of Transmitting Station:
   - LAT. 07-06-30 N. LONG. 155-09-15 E.
3. Date of Jamming: October 29, 1944. TIm: October 29, 1944
4. Frequencies jammed: 8470 Kcs.
5. Describe signal jammed: CW 8470 Kcs.
6. Use of circuit: Tactical.
7. Yes enemy jamming signal: Yes. No it was very rare.
8. What w.s ratio of strength of own signal to enemy jamming signal: Twice as strong.
9. What was power output of own transmitter at time of jamming: 3.5 amps. 254.1 watts.
10. Location of enemy jammer: Unknown.
11. Type of jamming signal: Geepipe (usual tone).
12. Effectiveness of jamming: As times jamming was 100% effective.
13. Action taken to overcome jamming: None.
14. Bandwidth covered by enemy jamming signals: Approximately 3 Kcs.
15. Did jamming transmitter appear to be monitored by a look-in receiver: No.
16. If frequency was shifted, how long before enemy jammed new frequency: As jamming was variable, frequency was not shifted.

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35 -

V.S.S. PERMIT (SS178).

(V) RE: RKS (Continued).

(b) Main Engines (G.L. 12-278 -) - Main engines #1 and #4 have been limited to 70% of rated power except in emergencies. Two crank pin journals are unsatisfactory.

(c) Main rotors and reduction gears are excessively noisy. Substitution of "skewed" slot motor armatures is recommended.

(d) Engine outboard exhaust valves continue to leak - replacement by subengineed flapper type valve is recommended.

(e) The Q.B. Sonar equipment is effective for listening only - maximum echo range 360 yards, submerged communication unreliable.

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1955-42/A16-3
Serial ( 074 )
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, California
12 November 1944

CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
USS PERMIT Report of
Fourteenth War Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. PERMIT (SS176) - Report of War Patrol Number Fourteen.

1. The fourteenth war patrol of the U.S.S. PERMIT was conducted in the TRUK area. The patrol lasted fifty-three days, of which twenty-eight were in the operating area, eight days submerged.

2. This patrol was characterized by lack of contacts with worthwhile targets. Only three enemy vessels were sighted and those were all small, two trawlers and one schooner. Two torpedo attacks were made, one successful.

Summaries of attacks follow:

(a) ATTACK NO. 1 (October 13th)

The enemy was one armed trawler of 475 tons, 144 foot long, speed 75 knots. A daytime submerged periscope attack was made and two Mk. 14 torpedoes fired for one hit. Torpedo run 500 yards. Track 116. Spread; by periscope depth set zero. The sea condition one. Recommended assessment: 1 Armed Trawler (EC) 475 tons - Sunk.

(b) ATTACK NO. 2 (October 22nd)

The enemy was a trawler, 105 feet long, engaged in buoy tending and anti-submarine activity. A daytime submerged periscope attack was made, two Mk. 23 torpedoes were fired for no hits. Torpedo run 1,440 yards. Track 156. Spread; by periscope one-half effective target length. Target draft 4 feet. Torpedo depth set zero. Sea condition one. The missiles were undoubtedy due morally to small size of the target; a 100 foot ship on 156 track set torpedo run 1,440 yards is practically a point.

3. On her return from patrol the U.S.S. PERMIT was clean and shipshape. Her material condition can only be

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12 November 1944
SUBMARINE DIVISION FORTY TWO
FBE-42/A16-3
Serial (074)
CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: U.S.S. PERMIT (SS178) - Report of War Patrol
Number: Furtown.

classified as poor. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew have obviously done a remarkable job keeping this ship running. The repair work necessary is extensive and is to be done by the Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor.

Attention is invited to the remarks concerning "Life Guard Duty" in "Section V - Remarks".

5. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew of the U.S.S. PERMIT are congratulated on the successful completion of this difficult patrol. The material difficulties kept them busy and on the alert to the enemy's activity. These patrols in locations where enemy activity is slight do serve the useful purpose of contribution to command of this sea, though they are disappointing to those in-volved. The destruction of the armed trawler by torpedo fire was a fine attack and a real blow to the anti-submarine activities there.

H.S. DENSON.

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11/bth
FC5-4/A16-3
Serial 0457
C-O-N-F-T-D-I-N-T-I-A-L
SECOND ENTRANCE to
CO, USS ERNIT C-nf.
Ltr. SS173/A16 Serial
015 of 11 November 1944.
From: The Commander Submarine Squadr n FOUR.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
(2) The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. PERMIT (SS178) - Report of the Fourteenth
War Patrol.
1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of the
Commander Submarine Division FORTY-TWO.
2. The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR congratulates
the Commanding Officer, Officers, and crew of the PERMIT upon
completion of the PERMIT's Fourteenth War Patrol. With the pri-
mary mission as lifeguard duty, the PERMIT, with a majesty of
targets, was still able to inflict damage upon the enemy.
3. It is recommended that the PERMIT be credited with
the following:
SUNK
1 Armed Trawler (EC) 475 tons.
1 V. ORIGAN.

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1-112-10/A16-3(15)
Serial 02588
CONFIDENTIAL
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
PERMIT Report of
Fourteenth War Patrol.
CONSUBSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 576.
U.S.S. PERMIT - FOURTEENTH 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. PERMIT (SS178) - Report of Fourteenth War Patrol.
(21 September to 11 November 1944).

1. The fourteenth war patrol of the PERMIT was conducted in the areas around Truk Island with a primary mission of lifesaving duty.

2. Excellent area coverage was maintained, and two aggressive attacks were delivered on two out of the three small contacts made. No opportunity to perform lifesaving services presented itself during this long, arduous patrol.

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 for completion of this successful patrol, probably the last combat patrol for the PERMIT since she is now being assigned duty in connection with training services. The PERMIT can well be proud of her long fighting record during which thirteen ships were sunk for a total of 72,576 tons and nine ships and a small armed trawler damaged for a total of 50,192 tons. The PERMIT is credited with having inflicted the following damage upon the enemy during this patrol:

SUNK
1 - SIC (Armed Trawler) (EC)
- 500 tons (attack No. 1)
C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

Distribution and authentication on following page.

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1942
From: Commander Task Force FIFTY-ONE.
To: Commander Southwest Pacific Force.
Subject: Submarine Relief Activities - Philippine Area.
Reference: (a) ComSolsDesaFor despatch 140922.

1. Following is a summary of submarine relief expeditions dispatched to the Philippines from the beginning of the war to the time of the surrender of Corregidor:
   (a) 16 January - 7 February. SEAWOLF enroute Darwin to Corregidor taking in thirty-seven tons, 50 caliber ammunition and returned to Surobayas bringing out submarine peres, sixteen torpedoes and twenty-five passengers all Army and Navy air corps pilots. SEAWOLF was at Corregidor 27-28 January.

(b) 4 February. SEADRAGON stopped at Corregidor enroute from patrol off Indo-China Coast and received 23 torpedoes, 30,000 gallons diesel, 3,000 lbs. radio equipment, 4,000 lbs. submarine spares, and nineteen members of Naval Radio Intelligence Unit including two officers plus one army major and two naval officers and brought them to Surobayas. TROUT from Pearl Harbor arrived Corregidor about this same time with 3" A.A. ammunition for USAFE and was given sufficient fuel to make a war patrol on her return trip to the eastward. She evacuated an unknown quantity of specie, securities, and passengers.

(c) 14 February. SWORDFISH then on patrol off Surigao was dispatched to Corregidor where she arrived 19 February. She filled to capacity with 13 torpedoes and evacuated President UMEON and party of 9 to San Jose, Panay, landing them on 22 February. She then returned to Corregidor, embarked Mr. SAYRE and party totaling eleven, plus five navy enlisted men and brought them to Fremantle, W.A., arriving 9 March.

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5-22 February, SARGO engaged in carrying one million rounds .30 caliber ammunition to Parang, Polloc Harbor, Mindanao, from Sournbayne and bringing out twenty-four array enlisted personnel to the same place.

(e) 22 February, PERMIT on petrol north of Java was sent to Corregidor to be at the service of General McARTUR. Attack on Java precluded sending A.A. ammunition with this submarine. March 13 she was standing by at Taganayan Island in connection with evacuation of General McARTUR. Arrived Corregidor 15 March, transferred most of her service allowance of ammunition, received three torpedoes and a total of 10 new officers and 41 navy enlisted men mostly radio intelligence and motor torpedo boat personnel, arriving Fremantle 7 April.

(f) 31 March SEADRAGON, enroute to patrol station off Indo-China was ordered to Cebu to ferry rations to Corregidor. Arrived Cebu April 3 and loaded 24 tons food plus 11,000 gallons diesel and 600 gallons lubricating oil. To make this load possible landed 12 torpedoes and 250 rounds 3" ammunition on dock at Cebu. Arrived Corregidor April 8 and was taken inside the minefield to unload food and fuel to the U.S.S. PICKEN. After 36 minutes alongside the SEADRAGON departed by orders of CONSULTANT with 3 officers and 18 enlisted men of radio intelligence plus 1 army Colonel - total 22, plus publications and limited amount radio intelligence equipment. About seven tons of food were unloaded and a very small amount of fuel was transferred. SEADRAGON was kept off entrance 42 hours expecting to unload remainder. On April 10 CONSULTANT reported that further unloading of SEADRAGON was not desired. Proceeded to Fremantle arriving April 26, and discharged passengers and food.

(g) On 31 March SHAPPER on petrol off Devso was ordered to ferry rations from Cebu to Corregidor. (Arrived CEBU April 4) landed on Cebu dock 4 torpedoes and 250 rounds

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3" ammunition to increase ferrying capacity. Loaded 46 tons of food and 29,000 gallons diesel oil and departed prior daylight April 6. Arrived off Corregidor 9 April and unloaded about 20 tons of food to U.S.S. PIGEON. After one hour thirteen minutes alongside PIGEON left to return Corregidor prior to complete unloading. SNAPPER received total 27 passengers aboard comprising 7 naval officers and 20 navy enlisted men. CONSIGNMENT reported unloading completed and ordered SNAPPER proceed CEBU. This was later changed to Fremantle by Commander Task Force Fifty-one after invasion of Cebu on 10 April. SNAPPER arrived Fremantle April 25 and discharged passengers and remaining food.

(h) SNAPPER on patrol off Lingayen Gulf was ordered to stop off entrance to Corregidor on May 3 and take passengers. Those reported aboard are six navy officers, eleven army nurses, one navy nurse and one civilian woman - total twenty-five.

(i) SWORDFISH departed Fremantle for Corregidor on April 1 loaded with forty tons of food. On 10 April following surrender of Batuan was directed to conduct a short patrol in the vicinity of Ambon. On May 1 arrived Fremantle and unloaded food.

(j) SEARAYEN departed Fremantle for Corregidor on April 2 with 1,500 rounds of AA ammunition. On 10 April after surrender of Batuan was directed to conduct a short patrol in the vicinity of Timor. On 11 April SEARAYEN was directed to attempt rescue thirty-three Australian Army personnel on Timor just north of Koepang. Rescue was successfully accomplished and SEARAYEN arrived Fremantle April 26 and discharged passengers and ammunition.

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1/6
A16-3 (CO/A)

May 15, 1942.

Subject: Submarine Relief Activities - Philippine Area.

(k) SAILFISH departed Fremantle for Corregidor on 22 April with 1,856 rounds of 3" A.A. ammunition. On May 6 when Corregidor surrendered was ordered to conduct a short patrol. SAILFISH now expected to arrive Fremantle about May 21 and unload ammunition.

2. In addition to the above operations the following rescues have been made or attempted.

(a) On 27 February 5-39 was ordered to attempt the rescue of Rear Admiral Spooner, R.N., and Air Vice Marshall from Singapore and about 40 other British officers and men reported to be on Chebi Island north of Banka Island in the South China Sea. This attempt was unsuccessful as no one was on the Island.

(b) On 27 April the STURGEON enroute south was directed to attempt the rescue of about 53 RAF and RAF personnel on an Island at the entrance to Tjilatjap, Java. The attempt was unsuccessful as no one could be located.

(c) On May 8 the PORPOISE was ordered to rescue U.S. Army Air Corps personnel from Joe Island, Djellolo Pass. This was accomplished and the PORPOISE is due to arrive Derwin on May 16.

3. Below is a summary of the Philippine relief activities of submarines of this force:

Provisions delivered Corregidor --- 80 tons
Provisions unloaded by Corregidor --- 27 tons
Provisions started from Fremantle but not delivered due to surrender --- 40 tons
Ammunition delivered Corregidor --- 37 tons plus unknown amount by TROUT
Ammunition delivered Mindanao --- 40 tons

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1756-4/AL6-3 (OC/A)
May 15, 1942.

Subject: Submarine Relief Activities - Philippine Area.

Not delivered due surrender --- 3356 rounds 3" A.A.

Naval officers evacuated from Philippines --- 43
Army officers evacuated from Philippines --- 20
Navy enlisted men evacuated from Philippines --- 101
Army enlisted men evacuated from Philippines --- 24
Nurses evacuated from Philippines --- 12
Civilians evacuated from Philippines --- 22
Total --- 222

Material brought from Corregidor.
Torpedoes --- 58
Submarine spares --- about 4 tons
Radio equipment --- about 3 tons

Material jettisoned and not recovered:
At CEBU
Torpedoes --- 16 (4 of which given MTB Squadron)
3" ammunition --- 500 rounds
At MANILA
3" ammunition --- 150 rounds

J. WILKINS
Chief of Staff.

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15-15A 0 15-15A 0
U.S.S. PERMIT
SS178
Serial (01-43)
March 16, 1943
PR 43-6
DECLASSIFIED
From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Subject: U.S. Submarine Action Reports (5) - Forwarding of.
Enclosures: Copies of 5 U.S. Submarine Action Reports.
1. Enclosures are forwarded herewith as directed by Pacific Fleet Confidential Letter 36 CL-42.

W.G. CHAPPELL
U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF
[Signature]
[Date]

— page 67 —
1943
U.S.S. SUBMARINE ACTION REPORT
Date: February 25
Time: 1157 (K)
Location: Latitude 41-05 N
Longitude 141-25 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: Squally - Intermittent snow squalls.

SEA CONDITIONS: Choppy

SOUND CONDITIONS (if applicable): Tarry poor.

TYPE OF OPERATIONS: Submerged on war patrol.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE: Submerged torpedo attack on anchored TAPATERS freighter.

FORCES ENGAGED: OWN: U.S.S. PERMIT only.

(Name and Type) ENEMY TAPATERS freighter, anchored, 1000 T. One small patrol vessel.

TYPE OF ATTACK (Own/Enemy - scratch one): Submerged torpedo.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Target anchored about half mile from shore. Approached to estimated 20 fathom curve. Accepted larger truck to reduce range.

WEAPONS EMPLOYED:
Own Torpedoes.
Enemy Depth charges and aircraft bombs.

AMMUNITION EXPENDED: Five torpedoes.

EVASIVE TACTICS EMPLOYED:
Own Ran silent and deep.
Enemy None.

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0
FOR TORPEDO ATTACK (Own):
Firing range 3000 yards.
Keel depth 60 ft.
Straight/arc shot(s)
Type spread [Parasol] - [self-target length]
Attack: (unopposed)
(check) (opposed by air screen/close screen
Detected: (prior to firing)
(check) (after firing
(undetected)
RESULTS: (Certain) [None]
(Damage to own ship) [None]

BRIEF REMARKS: [Brief remarks here]

W.O. CHAPPELL
Lieutenant Commander, USN
Commending.

— page 69 —
1943
Date: March 2
Location: Latitude 39-00 N
Longitude 141-54 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: Heavy, overcast, wind force 3.
Sea conditions: Moderate swells, white caps.
Sound conditions (if applicable): Very poor. Target not heard.
Type of operations: Submerged on war patrol.

Specific objective: Submerged torpedo attack on JAPANESE merchant convoy.

Forces engaged: Own U.S.S. PERMIT only.

(Name and Type): Enemy JAPANESE freighter, in bellast, North bound, 6000 T. Leading ship in three ship convoy; 2 small escorts 1 plane.
Type of attack (own enemy—scratch one): Submerged torpedo.

Brief description: Fired 4 torpedoes, three contact hits. Straight bow shots, 1000 yards range.

Weapons employed: (TANK, torpedoes, depth charges, etc.)

Own Torpedoes.
Enemy Depth charges, deck guns.
Ammunition expended: Four torpedoes.

— page 70 —
0

CONFIDENTIAL

Evasive tactics employed:

Own Ran deep and silent.

Enemy Reminder of convoy evaded.

For Torpedo Attack (Own):

Firing range 1000 yards. Type Attack (check)

Keel depth 60 ft. Periscope

Straight/angled shot(s) x Periscope and TDC

Type spreadDivergent, a little more half target length. Sound

Attack: (unopposed) Sound and TDC
(check) x (apparent firing range/close screen)

Detected: (prior to firing (check) x (after firing (undetected)

Results: (Certain) Three contact hits in target. Last seen with decks awash.

(Estimated Sunk 6000 ton freighter, similar to one shown on page 246 of O.N.I. 208-J.

Damage to own ship None.

Lookout (s) or special equipment detector operator(s):

E.P. HUSY Lieutenant, USN.
(Name) (Rank) (ServiceNo.)

made initial contact by x (periscope)
(sound) (radar), (SMSD), (MAD), (Sight)

Brief Remarks Target was first ship in a very loose convoy. Trawler type patrol ten miles ahead of leading ship. Plane circled convoy and ahead. Second patrol, yacht type, was to seaward and abeam of second vessel. Ships in convoy were spread about one mile and half mile apart.

W.G. CHAPPE, Lieut. Comdr. USN, Commanding.

— page 71 —
0730 K
Location: Latitude 39-30 N
Longitude 142-08 E

U.S. SUBMARINE ACTION REPORT
U.S. S. S194 3
Time 0730 K
Location: Latitude 39-30 N
Longitude 142-08 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
Seas conditions
Sound conditions (if applicable)
Type of operations
Specific objective
Forces engaged: Own
Two JAPANESE loaded fighters, south bound.
Type of attack (own/enemy—scratch one)
Submerged torpedo at length on JAPANESE merchant convoy.

Firing position between two columns of convoy. Fired
Brief description
Three torpedoes at inshore ship from bow tubes; two torpedoes at ship leading outboard column.

Weapons employed:
Torpedoes.
Own
Depth charges; depth bombs.
Enemy
Five torpedoes.
Ammunition expended

— page 72 —
0

CONFIDENTIAL

Evasive tactics employed:

Own __ *en deep and silent*.

Enemy __ *escort maneuvered to rear*. Reminder of convoy evaded.

For Torpedo Attack (Own):

Firing range __ *1400 yards*.

Type Attack (check)

Keel depth __ *60 ft*.

Periscope __ *left behind* (a)

Straight __ *overhead shot(s)*.

Periscope and TDC

Type spread __ *Divergent - 3/4 target length Sound*.

Attack: __ *unopposed* (check) __ *x (appeared briefly, escape close screen*).

Detected: __ *prior to firing* (check) __ *after firing* (undetected).

Results: (Certain) __ *Magnetic explosion was heard 66 seconds after firing first torpedo, 49 seconds after second*.

(Estimated Damaged 5000 ton JAPANESE freighter similar to one shown on page 240 of C.H.I. 208 J.

Damage to own ship __ *None*.

Lookout (s) or special equipment detector operator(s):

E.P. HUST (Name) | Lieutenant, USN (ServiceNo.) | (Name)
--- | --- | ---
made initial contact by __ *light [periscope] (sound)* | (radar), __ *SMSD*, __ *MAD*, __ *Sight* | (Sight)
Brief Remarks __ *Convoy was in box formation, leading escort to miles ahead, inbound ship about one mile from beach. Another escort patrolled between columns. Torpedoes from stern tubes may have been evaded by target*.

W.G. CHAPPE, Lieut. Comdr. USN, Commanding.

— page 73 —
1943
U. S. SUBMARINE ACTION REPORT
Date: March 7
Time: 0525 (K)
Location: Latitude 41-55 N
Longitude 143-50 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:
Sea conditions:
    Force 1
Sound conditions (if applicable):
    Type of operations:
    Night surface cruising during war patrol.
Specific objective:
    Gun attack on JAPANESE seaman.
Forces engaged: Own
    - U.S.S. PERMIT only.
(Name and Type) Enemy
    Sempan - Length 80 feet.
Type of attack (own/enemy—scratch one):
    Surface with 3" gun, 20mm, and BAR.
Brief description:
    Commenced firing at 500 yards and continued for 25 min.
while sempan tried to escape and ran.
Weapons employed:
    Own
    Enemy
    None.
Ammunition expended:
    550 rounds of 20mm, 10 rounds 3", 3 hand grenades,
    180 rounds 30 cal.

— page 74 —
0

CONFIDENTIAL

Evasive tactics employed:

Own None.

Enemy Maneuvered to escape.

For Torpedo Attack (Own): None.

Firing range

Type Attack (check)

Keel depth

Periscope

Straight/curved shot(s)

Periscope and TDC

Type spread

Sound

Attack: x (unopposed (checked) (opposed by air screen/close screen)

Sound and TDC

Detected: (prior to firing (checked) (after firing x (undetected)

Results: (Certain) Left sempan on fire and sinking.

(Estimated One 80 foot sempan sunk.

Damage to own ship None.

Lookout (s) or special equipment detector operator(s):

IDEH, John Harold, Jr. (Name) Sealo. (Rate) 283 39 86 (ServiceNo.)

made initial contact by (sound) (radar), (SMSD), (MAD), (Sight)

Brief Remarks: Sempan was of similar type to those seen at PEARL HARBOR.

Sempan was set on fire with burning oily rags. This sempan may have been tracking this vessel as numerous radar contacts were made on sempan during night.

W.G. CHAPPE, Lieut. Comdr. USN, Commanding.

— page 75 —
0
CONFIDENTIAL

U.S. SUBMARINE ACTION REPORT

U.S. S. PERMIT
Date: March 8, 1943
Time: 1742 (K)
Location: Latitude 41-16 N
Longitude 141-27 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: Light snow falling - visibility fair.
Sea conditions: Glassy.
Sound conditions (if applicable): Good.
Type of operations: Submerged on war patrol.

Specific objective: Submerged torpedo attack on JAPANESE merchant convoy.

Forces engaged: Own - U.S.S. PERMIT only.

(Name and Type) Enemy: Leaded JAPANESE freighter, 5000 tons. Third ship in column of 9 ships convoy, 2 escorts.
Type of attack (own/own—scratch one): Submerged torpedo.

Brief description: Firing position inshore of inbound column. Selected target as largest ship of this column.

Weapons employed:
Own: Torpedo.
Enemy: Depth charges.
Ammunition expended: All remaining torpedoes (3).

— page 76 —
0

CONFIDENTIAL

Evasive tactics employed:

Own ran deep and silent.
Enemy Reminder of convoy evaded.

For Torpedo Attack (Own):

Firing range 900 yards.
Type Attack (check)
Keel depth 60 ft.
Periscope
Straight vertical shot(s)
xPeriscope and TDC
Type spread Divergent -3/4 target length. Sound

Attack: (unopposed)
(check) x [periscope close screen]
Sound and TDC
Detected: (prior to firing
(check) x[after firing
(undetected)

Results: (Certain) Two contact hits in target. Last seen with decka awash.

(Estimated Sunk 5000 ton freighter similar to but at least 50 feet longer then one shown on page 127 of O.H.I. 208 J.

Damage to own ship none.

Lookout (s) or special equipment detector operator(s):

F.I. TARUCH
(Lieut. UEN.
(Name)
(ServiceNo.)
made initial contact by
Light - periscope.
(sound) (radar), (SMSD), (MAD), (Sight)

Brief Remarks Target was third ship in inshore column of nine ship box like convoy.

W.G. CHAPPE,
Lieut. Comdr. USN, Commanding.

— page 77 —
1878/89
Serial (0020-43)

DECLASSIFIED

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander Submarine Pacific Fleet.

Via: The Commander Submarine Squadron FOUR.

Subject: Sinking of Russian Trawler, correspondence concerning.

Enclosures:
(A) Statement of C.O. US SUBJECT concerning sinking of a Russian Trawler and forwarding letter.
(B) Copy of C.O. PERMIT Secret letter, Serial (0013) to ComHoriCe dated July 16, 1943.
(C) Copy of C.O. PERMIT memoranda dated 16 and 18 July, 1943 given to Lt.(jg) H.B. Doren, I-V(S), USNR who met survivors.
(D) Copy of Report of Nickoll Troahkin, master, Senior 2nd gated July 18, 1943.
(E) Copy of CommachGroup 16.5 Secret ltr. Serial (0075) of July 18, 1943.

1. Enclosure (A) contains the statement of C.O. of the US SUBJECT concerning the sinking of a Russian Trawler by that vessel.

2. Enclosures (B), (C), (D) and (E) include copies of all the correspondence concerning the sinking which have been either originated or received by this vessel.

W.G. CHAPPE

— page 78 —
S8178/A9-8
Serial (0011)
S-E-C-R-E-T:
July 15, 1943

From:  The Commanding Officer.
To:  The Commander Submarines Pacific Fleet.
Subject:  Sinking of Russian Trawler, statement of
    Commanding Officer concerning.
Enclosure:  (A) Statement of Commanding Officer with
    enclosures.

1. Forwarded herewith is the statement of Lieut. Comdr.
W.G. CHAPPLE, U.S.N., Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PERMIT
concerning the sinking of a Russian Trawler.

W.G. CHAPPLE

Copy to:  Comdr.

— page 79 —
15 JUL 1943
SS178/A9-8
Serial (0010)
S-E-C-R-E-T:

Subject: Statement of Commanding Officer USS PERMIT, concerning sinking of a Russian Trawler.

Enclosures:
(A) Copy of sketch drawn by members of Trawler crew of their vessel.
(B) Statement of Pharmacist's Hete Lowitz, Gerhardt John, concerning treatment of wounded.

At 1453 July 9, 1943, the USS PERMIT, while petroling on the surface on course 0000 T in its assigned area, sighted a small vessel bearing 3500 T distant at 6 miles. PERMIT position at this time was latitude 45° 55' N and longitude 140° 35' E or bearing 238° and distant 2 miles from KIIBA KO and 55 miles off the JAPANSE Island of KARAFUTO.

The course was changed to 1700 to open the range and to get to a position on the trawler's track. This was done in order that a close periscope inspection of the trawler could be obtained before attacking.

At 1505 PERMIT submerged and headed on bearing of trawler, about 3500 T. The sky was overcast and the visibility was about 6 miles. The sea was moderate. Periscope observation from about 1200 yards showed the trawler to be unarmed, with two antennas (see Enclosure A), apparently engaged in fishing and either dead slow or stopped. She showed no colors, was unarmed and was not fishing on or very near any bank.

At 1630 a battle surface was made and fire opened at about 1800 yards. After we had closed the vessel to 800 yards and about 6 or 7 four inch shells had hit the trawler a blond woman and a man holding a white flag were observed in the bow of the vessel. The firing and approach were made from astern of the trawler. The trawler was burning fiercely in the mid-ship section.

When the woman and flag were observed, the order to cease firing was given and the PERMIT approached the trawler. The crew of the trawler did not want us to approach too close, perhaps because of fuel oil aboard her. The crew of the trawler, all of whom were in life jackets, jumped into the water and were hauled over to the PERMIT by heaving lines and lifted aboard.

— page 81 —
35178/A9-8
Serial (0010)

S-E-C-R-E-T:

The Russian captain was consulted concerning the burial and ceremony as much as possible. The language differences made understanding difficult. The Russian captain was also consulted concerning comfort, health, and so on of his crew.

The spirits of the survivors seemed to be good after the initial depression and bewilderment had worn off, and their spirits improved as time went on. The crew of the PERMIT as well as the officers made every endeavor to make the survivors as comfortable and happy as possible.

There seemed to exist between the survivors and officers and crew of the PERMIT a friendly, cordial spirit.

c When the survivors left the ship they were each supplied with the following:

| Item | Quantity |
|------||
| 1    | 1        |
|

— page 82 —
12. ROMASHORA, Antonine
: 13. KOZAKOV died aboard U.S.S. ZEALOT.
: 14. KUKANOV died aboard trawler.

W.G. CHAPPELL

— page 83 —
15 JUL 1943
U.S.S. PERMIT
WAR DEPARTMENT
Serial (0011)
SECRET:
Statement of J.G. Lowitz, Ph.D., U.S.N.
Physical Condition of Russian when brought Aboard:

Girls

Lube Blinzik had several wounds on face, neck and breast. Wounds on face were minor, wound on breast was on the left side of lower portion of left breast. The wounds on the back were rectically all way down left side of neck. All wounds were washed with alcohol and methiolate was applied. On the deck wounds sulfathiazole powder was applied. All wounds were minor.

Lube Ushezkore had a wound about one and 1 inches deep and about one inch wide on the right side of the lower portion of buttock. The wound seemed to be caused from scherpnel but no scherpnel was found. The wound was washed with alcohol and methiolate was applied and then sulfathiazole powder. Wound was closed with butterfly dressing, and sterile compress was applied. Two minor wounds were found on inside of the left thigh. There was also a minor wound of about 1 inch in diameter just below the pelvis on right side.

Geline Kastenka complained of sharp pain in left ear. Ear drum seems to be broken. Ear was cleansed and dryed. Cotton was then put in ear and treatment continued.

Ken

Gregori Kolzin had a minor cut on right shoulder. Merthiolate was applied.

Vasili Zibnitski had a smashed right fore finger. Small holes were made in nail to relieve pressure, then merthiolate and sulfathiazole ointment applied, a piece of scherpnel of about the size of a pea was removed from index finger.

Iven Kolyinichko had a injured foot, left. Small hole about 1 inches deep right above the tarsel bone, tarsel bone seems to be injured, foot seems to be very tender. He is able to move toes. No scherpnel was found. Foot was washed in alcohol, merthiolate and sulfathiazole ointment applied to wound. Soaks foot daily in solution of HgSO4 and hot water to relieve pain and swelling.

— page 84 —
15 JUL 1943
U.S.S. PERMIT
S0178/12
Serial (0011)
SECRET:
Statement of J.O. LOWITZ, PH.D., U.S.N.
KOZAKOY - Ken that Bled aboard USS PARMYT:

Immediately on being brought aboard, morphine 1 grain was given intra-muscularly. All possible first aid was then administered, but do to size of sheepskin wounds man had lost all but a small amount of blood. Blood transfusion would have been useless.

Right leg was practically shot off except for a small portion of the sartorial muscle, the adduction and rectus femoris muscles were torn in shreds, the femur bone was completely demolished, because of the above condition the leg was amputated about 4 inches below the pelvis according to the orders of the Commanding Officer. The pneumatic mate was assisted with the operation by the Commanding officer, two other officers and one enlisted man. Immediately after operation men was taken below, all possible treatment continued.

Left leg just above the knee the sartorius and adduction muscles were torn, there was a hole of about 4 inches long on the inside of leg. The femur bone did not appear to be injured.

At 1705 he was pronounced dead. Funeral services were held on quarter deck at 2:25 this date.

J.O. LOWITZ,
Pharmacist Mate First Class
U.S. Navy

Approved:
W.O. CHAPPE,
Lieutenant Commander, U.S.N.,
Commanding.

Enclosure "B"

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— page 86 —
1. The Commanding Officer,
To: The Commander North Pacific.

Subject: Information obtained from ROMANOV, Ivan,
member of crew of Russian Trawler.

1. Romanov was member of the crew of a Russian
Trawler sunk by the Permit 55miles off west coast of Japanese
Karafto. Though Romanov was not the captain of the boat, he
apparently had some authority as he requested us to n the
Bureau of Fisheries at Valdivostock that the trawler had been
sunk. The captain did not make any such request, nor did he
seem to be worried.

2. It is requested that any information concerning
Romanov which can be obtained by means of an interpreter be
forwarded to the Commander Submarines Pacific Fleet. This
obtained from Romanov, Romanov, though listed as a engineer,
seemed to have considerable influence over the other members of
the crew.

3. By means of a small book of Russian and English
phrases and words and the use of charts the following information
was obtained from Romanov.

1. Russian fishing boats scout La Perouse and Tsugaru
Straits.

2. Russian merchant vessels using La Perouse and Turhima
straits make reports.

3. Russian fishing boats patrol west coast of Japanese
Karafto, Hokkaido, and Honshu.

4. La Perouse Strait is not mined.

5. West pass of Tushima Straits is not mined.

6. Russian submarines sank 3 Jap merchant ship near
Tushima Straits.

7. A Jap submarine sank 1 Russian merchant ship near
Tushima Straits.

8. Russian submarines or fishing boats patrol off
Tushima Straits watching Jap ship movements.

Enc/closure (8)

— page 87 —
9. Russian listen tom and probably plot in by Radio Direction Finder Jap ships in Jap Sea.

10. There is much Jap shipping from Karafuto to Hokkaido.

11. Tsugaru Strait and the East Pass of Tushima Strait are mined.

12. There are Jap guns on south side of Kurile Strait and Russian guns on North side of the same strait.

13. Guns are emboth sides of La Perouse strait.

14. The Russians use Kurile Strait only.

15. Tushima Strait is heavily patrolled.

16. Both Russian and Japanese submarines watch Tushima Straits.

5. Any additional information concerning Japanese defenses and patrol in the Japan Sea gotten from the survivors could be well used by Commander Submarines Pacific Fleet.

6. The cruise of the trawler which was sunk by PERMIT, as shown by the captain on H.O. chart 529 was, roughly as follows:

From C Suffren to point 30 miles west of Notro Penna; thence south to a point about 40 miles west of Nishi Notro Misaki; then on a westerly course to point 10 miles west of Sosunova Pt.; from here on a southerly course to a point 10 miles off C Belkinaj; then easterly course to point 45 miles west of Rishiri Shimaj; from here a southerly course to a point 90 miles west of Mashike; the coast line for Yalidivostok.

W.G. CHAPPE

— page 89 —
1. TROSHKIH, Nikolai
2. KOTLIN, Gregor
3. ROMANOV, Ivan
4. SHILIKOV, Ivan
5. ZIBETRIZKI, Vasili
6. KOLYVINICHKO, Ivan
7. MATRIMKO, Feodor
8. BILZHIKOV, Luba
9. BADURINA, Telesia
10. KALATSKII, Celina
11. USHAKOVA, Luba
12. ROMASHOVA, Antonina
13. KOZAKOV, died aboard U.S.S. PERMIT
14. KUKANOV, died aboard Trewler.

Ivan Romanov, Engineer Officer, and apparently leader of the expedition desires to send the enclosed message to Vladivostok.

W.O. CHAPEL

— page 90 —
18 July 1943

Report of TROSHKIN, Nieholi, Kaster Sener #20.

This ship was under the USSR maritime service and at the time of sinking was employed in Oceanographic research. The women survivors are graduate scientists and on this particular mission were engaged in attempting to discover the cause for the disappearence of the sardine run from the waters between Vladivostok and LaPerouse Straits.

At approximately 1900 Vlad. time July 9th. the Sener #20 was fired upon by a vessel (not a plane) in a position 14 miles off shore TOPOSIMA Island due west. (Explained to be somewhere between Vladivostok and LaPerouse.) The visibility at the time of the attack was poor and the captain stated no one saw the attacking craft. He described the attack as follows: The first shell went over the ship fired from astern of the Sener; the second hit a seaman who was chopping wood on the fantail, amputating one of his legs, and carried on hitting the super structure, killing the helmsman and doing heavy damage to the deck house; the third, described as an incendiary type, hit somewhere amidships, setting fire to nets and a can of gasoline (Russian - benzine); and the fourth hit below the water line astern. This last shot caused the Sener to commence settling aft.

All hands were seeking shelter or lying flat on the deck. The seaman with the missing leg then tried to rise and was hit by machine gun fire. At no time during the encounter was the attacker seen, but all firing seemed to come from astern.

When the firing ceased those aboard got up to look around and saw the U.S. submarine approaching from ahead. At this time ship was burning and settling rapidly. As submarine came alongside, Russians, fearing an explosion from fuel and gas stowed on deck, called and motioned to the PERMIT to stand off, but the submarine came alongside and rescued survivors directly from the ship. Ten minutes later the Sener sank.

The Russian vessel at the time of the attack was flying the Soviet flag in full view and was painted on the exposed deck surface of the overhead on the deckhouse with a white star on red background for identification from the air. As no challenge was given previous to the attack the Sener had no occasion to give recognition signals. The second shot destroyed the radio, so no signal could be sent by this method.

Enclosure "D"

— page 92 —
16.5/111/A16-3
Serial 0075

S-E-C-R-E-T

From: The Commander Task Group Sixteen Point Five.
To: The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET.
Via: (1) The Commander NORTH PACIFIC FORCE.
       (2) The Commander Submarine Force, U.S. PACIFIC FLEET.
       (3) The Commander in Chief, U.S. PACIFIC FLEET.

Subject: Russian Survivors, SEINER #20, report on.

Enclosure: (A) CO USS PERMIT letter to COMNORPAC, Serial (0013) date 15 July 1943.
       (B) CO USS PERMIT Serial (0010), dated 15 July 1943 (Statement of Commanding officer, USS PERMIT, with Enclosures (A) and (B) thereto).
       (C) Report of TROSHKIN, Nieholi, Master, SEINER #20.
       (D) List of survivors, SEINER #20.

1. All information on hand concerning the survivors of the Russian SEINER #20, sunk 9 July 1943, is forwarded herewith as enclosures. Additional information will be forwarded via email as it is obtained.

2. The U.S.S. PERMIT arrived Dutch Harbor about 1840 (Zone WILLIAM) 17 July 1943. She was met in the outer harbor by the following personnel who were assigned appropriate duties in connection with rendering services for the welfare of the survivors, as well as to gain intelligence information:

| Name | Title | Role |
|------|-------|------|
| Lieutenant A.E. PERCY, MC-V(G), USNR | Medical Officer |
| Lieutenant C.B. LOWE, D-V(S), USNR | Harbormaster |
| Lieutenant M.W. SMITH, CHC-V(S), USNR | Chaplain/Welfare |
| Lieutenant A.M. BROWN, A-V(S), USNR | Housing |
| Lieutenant (jg) R.B. DORN, I-V(S), USNR | Intelligence |
| Lieutenant (jg) M.G. SUMERS, Jr., SC-V(O), USNR | Supply |
| Ensign B.M. GORSKI, MC, USNR | Nurse |
| Ensign J.M. KIPB, I-V(S), USNR | Intelligence |
| GRISHMAN, A.N., PM2e., USNR | Interpreter |

3. All survivors were transferred from the U.S.S. PERMIT to the U.S.S. KANE while lying to in outer harbor for

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— page 93 —
2016/11/16/16-3
Serial 0075
S-K-C-R-R-T
Subject: Russian Survivors, SENNER #20, report on.

Further transportation to Akutan Fueling Station, where arrangements were made to embark them on a Russian ship departing for Vladivostok.

4. Advance copies of this report are sent by air mail to all addressees in order to present the contained information as soon as possible.

F.C. JOHNSON.

— page 96 —
12-10/A9(00)
Serial 0968
SECRET
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
The Commander Submarine Force,
The Commanding Officer,
The Commander-in-Chief,
The Commanding Officer,
The Commander Submarine Force,
The Commander-in-Chief,
The Commander Submarine Force,
The