U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS-366) — war patrol report SS-366_HAWKBILL.pdf

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SHIPS SECTION
OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
NAVY DEPARTMENT

HISTORY OF USS HAWKBILL (SS 366)

USS HAWKBILL (SS 366) was born land-locked, hundreds of miles from
salt water, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Built by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company, she was launched
January 9, 1944 and was commissioned May 17. HAWKBILL's sponsor was
Mrs. F.W. Scanland, Jr., wife of the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant
Commander F.W. Scanland, Jr., USN, who commanded her through her five
war patrols.

Four days after commissioning, with stores loaded and the new
crew aboard, HAWKBILL went to "sea" for the first time on the bitterly
cold waters of Lake Michigan. Her first dive, made as a routine trim
dive, was no more eventful than hundreds of others that were to
follow.

The following two weeks were repetitious of the first day's
exercises. Trim dives, drills, and various exercises worked const-
antly toward perfecting the precision that later was to receive its
reward in battle.

Part of the training consisted of a two-day visit to the Great
Lakes Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois. Here the ship
was opened for inspection and several thousand visitors, among them
Rear Admiral A.S. Carpender, USN, passed through the shiny new boat.

On June 1, 1944, HAWKBILL's first training period came to an
end. Three days later she began her long trek to New Orleans and the
sea. Steaming out of Manitowoc breakwater into a dense fog, HAWKBILL
drove at high speed to Chicago. Thence down the Chicago Sanitary
Canal--with a tug ahead and one astern--to Lockport, Illinois, to be
cradled in a huge pontoon drydock for passage down the river.

Pushed by the powerful towboat SS MINNESOTA, of the Federal
barge line, HAWKBILL and her crew enjoyed a tranquil six-day holiday
gliding between green banks of the Illinois River, past the Mississ-
ippi bluffs, levees and flats. On June 10 HAWKBILL arrived in New
Orleans and six days later, loaded with torpedoes, ammunition and
provisions, departed the United States.

Enroute to the Canal Zone, HAWKBILL received her baptism of
fire. While attempting to pass clear of a friendly merchantman
and yet remain in the assigned lane, the merchantman became jittery
over the proximity of a submarine and opened fire with her deck
gun. Five rounds--all short--were fired before HAWKBILL's captain
signalled over the curt message "Stop it". He stopped.

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The remainder of the Carribean cruise was uneventful. The boat
transited the Panama Canal and arrived at Submarine Base, Balboa,
on June 21. After three days rest an intensive training period was
begun.

HAWKBILL here began to make a name for herself. Of nine exercises
torpedoes fired, seven were hits. Out of a total of 69 practice
submerged approaches, the periscope was sighted only once. HAWKBILL's
training period--most of which took place in the vicinity of Las Perlas
Islands--was reduced four days below the period usually allotted for
submarines, but in that time accomplished approximately the same amount
of work as the others.

During the period July 13 to July 28 HAWKBILL was enroute to
Pearl Harbor, T.H. There the third and final training period put the
finishing touches on operating and battle efficiency of the crew.

The First War Patrol began on August 23 when HAWKBILL placed
Pearl Harbor astern and took departure in company with USS BAYA
and USS BECUNA. Destination was Saipan, newly wrested from the
Japanese. Passing north of Anathan Island, she wheeled around on Sept-
ember 4 was escorted into Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, to moor alongside
USS HOLLAND for fuel and minor repairs.

On September 6 HAWKBILL continued westward to join a number
of other submarines in an offensive reconnaissance group of San
Bernardino Strait, Philippine Islands. Many aircraft--many of
them enemy--were sighted both enroute to and while patrolling
this area.

On September 21 patrol area was changed to a reconnaissance
line south of Sakishima Gunto for three days, but contacts were
still limited to enemy aircraft which appeared regularly on their
morning searches.

HAWKBILL left this area on September 23 for a new spot west of
Formosa. After transiting Bashi Channel, she suddenly and unexpect-
edly lost her innocence by being forced down and bombed by a Jap
plane. The war was on.

A large enemy ship with one escort provided HAWKBILL with her
first red letter day and first opportunity to fire torpedoes in
anger early in the night of October 7, while patrolling independently
in the middle of South China Sea. The first attack on this fast
target was unsuccessful, but in the second this Nip was fired with
two hits out of three torpedoes at 2,000 yards range. Bursting
pyrotechnics floated from the Jap into the black sky. Within
seconds this doomed aircraft tender exploded with a roar, reaching
mighty fingers of fire and debris to the heavens.

This light provided a timely source of illumination for the escort
which immediately took HAWKBILL under fire. Tracers streaked
overhead and whistled past the periscope shears to explode in the
water nearby. But the captain asked for a little speed and shortly
left the angry sub chaser to report his chagrin to the emperor.

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Thus began the close-packed series of actions that was to atone
for some 45 days of monotony. Two short hours had passed after
scratching the first target when another target group--an aircraft
carrier escorted by two destroyers--loomed in the distance. In the
bright moonlight he could be clearly seen at 11,000 yards. The
carrier was making 17 knots and HAWKBILL was pressed to keep up
with him.

The chase ended abruptly, however, when one of the destroyers
suddenly was detached from the group and closed rapidly. HAWKBILL
dove fast, just in time to recieve a well-placed rapid fire salvo
of 19 depth charges released in less than 30 seconds. Twenty more
depth charges were dropped later, but none caused more than minor
damage.

At daybreak HAWKBILL surfaced, still in the vicinity of the
carrier group. But efforts to close were fruitless and finally
it was necessary to give up the chase.

On October 9 HAWKBILL departed the area for Mindoro Strait.
A contact report from USS BEGUNA that afternoon resulted in a
course change to intercept a new convoy. Within less than an hour the
convoy was sighted and HAWKBILL commenced another submerged
daylight approach.

Just before reaching the firing point, all hell broke loose
in the convoy. BEGUNA was in there pitching from the other side.
Torpedo explosions blended with the concussions from dozens of
depth charges dropped by escorts. Ships turned madly in all
directions. With six torpedoes HAWKBILL sank one medium freighter
and damaged another. Then, shaken by a heavy explosion close by,
she sought safety in depth, there to receive 96 depth charges from
the furious escorts.

After dark, HAWKBILL surfaced and commenced an end around
play for a second attack. Nine ships were now left in the convoy.
Visibility was so good that a night surface attack proved extremely
difficult. But with her last three torpedoes forward HAWKBILL
managed one hit in the stern of a large passenger freighter, and
left her shrouded in a large cloud of black smoke. The skipper
called it a day and headed again for Mindoro.

Early next morning--the tenth--brought still another enemy
contact, consisting of two freighters, one large tanker and escorts,
headed north across the Strait.

After an hour and a half of hot chase, attempting to gain firing
position ahead of the convoy, success seemed certain. But at the crit-
ical moment an enemy plane with a bomb forced HAWKBILL out of the
picture, letting the ships slip by unmolested.

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On 6 March HAWKBILL departed Subic Bay for resumption of patrol.
Nothing of interest occurred except for the boarding of a large junk
off Cape Varella, Indo-China. He was empty except for sand ballast and
was accordingly sent on his way.

Departed the area off Singapore on 30 March, completing the
uneventful trip back to base in Fremantle on 6 April. The third run
was at an end.

After a month, receiving a refit and training a partially new
crew, HAWKBILL shoved off on her fourth patrol. The war started early
this time for just south of Lombok Strait a plane drove her down and
dropped two bombs, neither close. The boat spent the night of 10 May
combing the Strait in search of more patrol boats, but finding none,
reluctantly continued on the way to assume lifeguard duty for a B-24
strike on the Kangean Islands, north of Bali.

All during the day of the 11th, while submerged off Saubi Island
in the Kangean Group, numerous enemy float planes were observed.
HAWKBILL surfaced after dark in time to see a string of bombs from
the last of our raiders hit the near island. The show was over.

Continued westward and at 2 o'clock in the morning of 16 May,
commenced patrolling in shallow water seven miles off the Malay Coast,
just north of Pulo Tenggol, Malayan scene of much of HAWKBILL's
later actions.

Within two hours after arrival on station, and two hours before
dawn HAWKBILL contacted an unidentified target running south along the
coast. Within an hour after contact, after closing to get at the
target before he could enter a mined area behind Pulo Tenggol,
HAWKBILL had fired six torpedoes from the forward nest for two hits.
Range was 2,800 yards. Target stopped and opened up with a barrage
of four-inch and automatic weapons fire which lasted off and on
until 7 o'clock in the morning. The target was obviously hurt,
but still afloat, and his gunfire held HAWKBILL off during darkness.

Pulling clear until dawn, HAWKBILL submerged and started back
in, closing sufficiently to identify the target as a sleek, fast
mine layer of the HATSUTAKA Class. She was being towed slowly
toward the beach, stern first, by a small sea truck of about 400 tons.

At extreme range of 4,650 yards, HAWKBILL fired a second salvo
of three torpedoes at this target. Sighting the wakes, HAWKBILL
opened fire with everything he had in an effort to detonate the
torpedoes. To no avail, however, for one broke him in two with a
terrific explosion amidships. HAWKBILL surfaced and for an hour
cruised around among swimming Nippos a thousand yards offshore
looking for a life buoy off the prize. Found one and cleared
the area.

The Gulf of Siam was the scene of operations beginning May 18.

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All hands were startled two days after arrival when radical
maneuvers were necessary to avoid a torpedo fired at HAWKBILL by
an enemy submarine. On the night of 29 May, contacted a small 400
ton steamer, sinking it with the five inch gun.

HAWKBILL spent several fruitless days and nights thereafter
searching for targets in shallow water along the Malay coast. On
3 June, set course for Mangki Island in the Anambas Island group
northeast of Singapore, for continuation of the patrol. On 15
June departed the area, arriving in Subic Bay on 18 June for refit.

After refit and training HAWKBILL departed on her fifth and
last patrol on 12 July 1945. On the 17th, once again in the vicinity
of Pulo Tenggol, she settled down for patrol. Numerous junks, heavily
laden with rice for Singapore, were sent to the bottom with gunfire
after seeing their crews safely on the way to shore.

Next day came the longest, most exciting and breath-taking
hours HAWKBILL had ever endured. Shortly after 6 O'clock in the
evening, while submerged, enemy planes were sighted and directly
under them appeared the masts and stacks of a ship. HAWKBILL
closed, and with four fathoms of water under her keel, made her
attack with six torpedoes on the leading ship of the convoy, a
fleet type destroyer. His radical zigs enabled him to avoid the
torpedoes, and the noise of firing alerted him to HAWKBILL's
presence.

Feeling the prospect of a further attack without profit,
HAWKBILL commenced inching out into deeper water. But an hour
after the first firing, the destroyer apparently had his attacker
definitely located. He came in fast, avoided three torpedoes
fired at close range, and laid a perfect pattern of depth charges
that blew HAWKBILL to the surface with a 20 degree up-angle, exposing
60 feet of the forecastle and putting the bow 20 feet in the air.

A great deal of damage was done, but by hugging the bottom
with all noise-making machinery secured, the enemy was successfully
deceived and by midnight HAWKBILL surfaced. Emergency repairs were
made to the damaged equipment and by 10 o'clock on the 19th,
HAWKBILL was again closing the convoy for a second try. Submerged
and went to battle stations but to no avail. The convoy managed
to get away unscathed.

On the succeeding day, more junks were sent to the bottom and
on 21 July set course under orders for Subic Bay to effect repairs.
Arrived four days later.

Again ready for sea, HAWKBILL departed Subic on 28 July for
continuation of patrol. Several days were spent off the entrance
to Tourane Bay, Indo China, without event. On 5 August, while
enroute to new station, orders were received to proceed to Brunei
Bay, Borneo, and accordingly arrived there next day, the first
United States submarine to put into Brunei since before the war.

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The next few days were spirited and interesting. With a group
of five Australian army officers aboard, HAWKBILL was assigned to
a reconnaissance mission covering a group of Islands between Borneo
and Singapore. During three action-packed days, HAWKBILL destroyed
two radio stations with her deck guns, landed a party at Terampah,
capital of the Anambas Islands, were the readily vacated Japanese
garrison was virtually destroyed, 300 drums of gasoline were fired and
great quantities of documental equipment and souvenirs were confis-
cated. The colors were raised over the Japanese compound, much to
the pleasure of a large group of native lookers-on.

Mission completed, HAWKBILL returned to Bruenei Bay on 13 August.
Two day's later came word of the enemy's capitulation. On the 16th
HAWKBILL departed for Subic Bay, arriving 19 August and undergoing
a normal refit.

In company with USS GILMORE and 17 other submarines, HAWKBILL
departed Subic Bay on 30 August for Pearl Harbor, arriving there
14 September and departing for San Francisco on 22 September, thus
marking the end of a war career that resulted in five successive
successful patrols and the sinking of 28,400 tons of enemy shipping.
In addition 12,500 tons were damaged and no end of consternation was
caused Japs ashore by bombardment and landings.

The following awards were made to the officers and men of
HAWKBILL for their performance during her first four war patrols:
One Legion of Merit
One Silver Star Medal
One Gold Star in lieu of second Silver Star Medal
Six Bronze Star Medals
One Gold Star in lieu of second Bronze Star Medal
Fourteen Letters of Commendation and Ribbons.

(History of USS HAWKBILL (SS 366) submitted by Commanding
Officer 22 September 1945)

[HANDWRITTEN: Stencilled 4/29/46]

NOTE: Commander Francis W. Scanland, Jr., USN, commanded HAWKBILL
throughout her war career from commissioning until November
1945

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SS366/A16-3
Serial ( 021 )
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. HARIBILL (SS366)

C/o Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.,
18 October 1944.

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Division 261.
(2) The Commander Submarine Squadron 26.
(3) The Commander Task Force SEVENTY-ONE.
(4) The Commander SEVENTH Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HARIBILL (SS366), Report of War Patrol Number One.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
(B) Track Chart. (To Comtaskfor 71 only).

1. Enclosure (A), covering the first war patrol of
this ship conducted in the Philippine - South China Sea area
during the period 23 August 1944 to 18 October 1944, is forward-
ed herewith.

[SIGNATURE: J. W. Scanland, Jr.]
J. W. SCANLAND.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/30/72]

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

[HANDWRITTEN: 95578]

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Subject: U.S.S. EEL - Report of First War Patrol.
0721(I) Sighted M/V, distance 7 miles. Received information
from M/V concerning patrol coverage of assigned area.
M/V apparently missed group commander's message giving
this information on 27 September.

5 October 1944
Uneventful.

6 October 1944
2015(I) Received group commander's serial five relaying
WHALE'S contact report on convoy headed south.
2032(I) Set course to intercept convoy.

7 October 1944
1900(I) Picked up large AK with escort in high periscope.
(Ship contact #1) Commenced approach for position
after darkness.
2147(I) Fired four (4) Mark XVIII torpedoes forward. All
missed unaccountably. Swung hard right to bring stern
tubes to bear, and at
2149(I) Fired two (2) Mark XVIII torpedoes aft. These also
missed. We could not understand these misses, be-
cause our data and position were good, although the
target had commenced a big zig away by the time our
fifth torpedo was fired, but there was no time to
think about it for at
2150(I) The escort headed for us. At full speed we gradual-
ly opened out on him. In the meantime the target
altered course radically and headed northwest at 15
knots.
2200(I) Started over again, determined that this, our first
target after forty-five days at sea, would not escape.
2224(I) With a 2000 yard torpedo run and 90° port track,
fired three Mark XVIII torpedoes forward. At
2224(I) The fireworks began. The first torpedo hit the after
hold, which was in flames by the time the second
torpedo hit 10 seconds later in the forward hold.
The entire ship burst into an inferno of flames and
minor explosions, and at
2227(I) A catastrophic explosion lit the entire area. This
explosion was an awe-inspiring sight. A mushroom of
white and yellow flame rose hundreds of feet into the
air; tracers, rockets, and pieces of flaming debris
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Subject:
U.S.S. HAIBILL - Report of
(F) SHIP CONTACTS
First War Patrol

No. | Time | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Types | Initial Range | Estimated Course & Speed | How Contacted | Remarks
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1. | 7 October | 1900(I) | 14°23' N | 119°53' E | Large | AK | 23,000 yards | 190°T | 14 kts. | High Periscope | Ammunition Ship Destroyed. A/S group of CVE and two DD.
2. | 8 October | 0032(I) | 14°21' N | 119°28' E | CVE | 34,000 yards | 000°T | 17 kts. | SJ Radar | Attack thwarted by DD A/S measures.
3. | 9 October | 1622(I) | 12°44' N | 119°03' E | AK, AO | 24,000 yards | 150°T | 7.5 kts. | High Periscope | Sank one AK, damaged one AK, one Large AK or AF.
4. | 10 October | 0640(I) | 12°39' N | 119°39' E | AK, AO | 20,000 yards | 030°T | 7 kts. | High Periscope | Attack thwarted by air cover.

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Subject: U.S.S. EA BILL - Report of First War Patrol:
(C) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS

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**Header:**
Subject: U.S.S. EA BILL - Report of First War Patrol:
(C) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS

**Left Column (Labels):**
CONTACT NUMBER
Date
S Time (Zone)
U
B Position: Lat.
M Long.
A
R Speed
I
N Course
E
Trim
Minutes Since Last
SD Radar Search

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Subject: S.S. HAULILL - Report of First War Patrol.
(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS
CONTACT NUMBER

| | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 9-12-44 | 9-12-44 | 9-13-44 | 9-13-44 |
| Time (Zone) | 0829(I) | 1329(I) | 0645(I) | 0721(I) |
| Position: Lat. | 12-21-30 N | 13-00-00 N | 13-17.9 N | 13-14 N |
| Long. | 126-21-30 E | 125-36-05 E | 125-37.61 E | 125-32 E |
| Speed | 11.5 kts. | 11.5 kts | 11.5 kts. | 11.5 kts. |
| Course | 350°T | 311°T | 233°T | 233°T |
| Trim | Surface | Surface | Surface | Surface |
| Minutes Since Last SD Radar Search | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Number | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Type | KATE | NELL | DAVE | Unk. |
| Probable Mission | Pat. | Pat. | Pat. | Pat. |
| How Contacted | Visual | Visual | Visual | Visual |
| Initial Range | 9 miles | 10 miles | 9 miles | 11 miles |
| Elevation Angle | 3° | 3° | 2° | 2° |
| Range & Relative Bearing of Plane When it Detected S/M | Did not detect S/M | ? | Did not detect S/M | Did not detect S/M |
| Sea: (State(Beaufort)) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| (Direction(Rel)) | - | - | 030° | 100° |
| Visibility (miles) | Unlim. | Unlim. | Unlim. | Unlim. |
| Clouds: (Height in ft.) | 3000 ft. | 2000 ft. | 3000 ft. | 3000 ft. |
| (Percent Overcast) | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| (Bearing (Rel)) | - | 270° | - | - |
| Moon: (Angle) | - | - | - | - |
| (Percent Illum.) | - | - | - | - |

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The document is a "TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 2" report from the U.S.S. KIBILL, detailing the firing of three torpedoes and their outcomes. It appears to be a page from a larger patrol report.

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Subject: U.S.S. KIBILL - Report of First Wa Patrol.

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Subject: U.S.S. KABILL - Report of First War Patrol.

ion ship was easily detected at 24,000 yards, and other submarines
were picked up from 9,000 to 13,000 yards.

During a torpedo approach, a good plot can be obtained by train-
ing directly on the target and using the lobe switching motor. How-
ever, we found it of great value toward keeping an overall picture
of the situation to keep the antenna rotating in power and observe
the PPI. Especially when bearings can be given from the bridge, a
plot can be maintained and the ranges picked up on the A scope as
the antenna sweeps by the target. We found the continuous picture
on the PPI particularly helpful while tracking a nine ship convoy
with three escorts. Relative movement of the ships within the con-
voy and of the escorts around the convoy can be quickly spotted.

The SJ has been of great navigational help while passing
through straits.

On the night of September 2 we picked up many pips which looked
like genuine targets and not rain squalls at ranges of from 1800 to
4000 yards. These could be plotted to have a definite course and
speed. After from five to ten minutes they usually disappeared.
From the bridge small bursts of lightning were observed in all dir-
ections and it is believed that these bursts gave us small pockets
of ionized air from which echos were received and which traveled
with the wind eventually dispersing.

The only interference we encountered on the SJ was that which
was from another SJ. Magnetron 706 AY.

Troubles in the SJ were limited to tube failures with the fol-
lowing exceptions. The range stop and precision sweep went out
from time to time. This was due to a faulty jack where the coax
leads from the range unit to the range indicator unit. The SJ was
out of commission for about 27 hours while we searched for the cause
of high current and low voltage as indicated on the meters on the
main control unit. C15 in the transmitter receiver unit was at fault.

SD - The SD has been used during the daylight hours keying it
for seven seconds out of every minute or for the same time out of
every two minutes. The BK is on whenever the SD is on, and several
times a friendly IFF signal was received before an echo pip. As
soon as either a friendly IFF or a pip is picked up, the ABK is
warmed up. In the case of receiving a friendly IFF signal, the ABK
is put on the antenna immediately. If an echo is received without
the friendly signal, the ABK is put on at the discretion of the OOD.
Maximum range on receiving echos was about 24 miles for planes, 55
miles for land. Planes were usually not picked up until from 6 to
15 miles distance. Troubles in the SD were limited to tube failures.

AFR - The AFR was found to be of little value. All reasonably
strong receptions were due to our own SJ and SD. The radio shack
used it at times to guard its VHF channel.

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FC5-12/A16-3
Serial 0327

CONFIDENTIAL
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. HAWKBILL
of First War Patrol.

From:
To :
Via :

Subject:

SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWELVE
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
27 October 1944.

The Commander Submarine Squadron TWELVE.
The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
(1) The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
(2) The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of First War Patrol.

12 0668

1. The first patrol of U.S.S. HAWKBILL covered a period of 55
days, 30 of which were spent in the Philippines - South China Sea area as
part of a coordinated attack group consisting of BACUNA, HAWKBILL.
HAWKBILL departed Pearl Harbor on 23 August 1944, and arrived Fremantle,
W.A., on 18 October 1944.

2. Area coverage was excellent. Except when driven down by
enemy aircraft, while making submerged approaches, or conducting training
dives, the entire patrol was conducted on the surface. It is notable that
the entire passage from Mindoro Strait to Fremantle was accomplished entirely
on the surface.

3. Four torpedo attacks were made, in which eighteen torpedoes
were fired for a total of six hits.

Attack No. 1: On 7 October, a night surface attack was made on an
escorted AK, heavily loaded. Six Mark 18 torpedoes were fired at a
range of 3000 yards, but all missed, and HAWKBILL was chased off by
escort.

Attack No. 2: Thirty-five minutes after the first attack, a second
attack on the surface on the same target was consummated. This time
the range was closed to 2000 yards, and two hits out of three Mark
18's fired resulted in quickly sinking this AK loaded with explosives.

Attack No. 3: This attack, on 9 October, was made on an escorted
convoy of twelve AK's, AO's and AP's. This convoy was also attacked
by BACUNA, whose count of ships in the convoy was ten instead of
twelve. However, the latter states that his count may well have been
in error. Six torpedoes were fired at two medium AK's, four at one
target, two at the second. Two hits were obtained in the first, and
it was seen to sink. One hit in the second was observed, but
counterattack by escorts forced HAWKBILL deep and further observation
was prevented.

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SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWELVE

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
27 October 1944.

FC5-12/A16-3

Serial 0327

CONFIDENTIAL
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report
of First War Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of First War Patrol.

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FE24-71/A16-3
Serial: 01320
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr.
A16-3 Serial 021, dated
18 October 1944. Report
of First War Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of First War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. HAWKBILL's First War Patrol was conducted in a
Coordinated Search and Attack Group consisting of BAYA, BECUNA and
HAWKBILL. While under the Operational Control of Commander
Submarines PACIFIC, the group patrolled East of the PHILIPPINES and
in LUZON STRAITS. After passing to this Operational Control opera-
tions were conducted in the SOUTH CHINA SEA North of DANGEROUS
GROUND.

2. HAWKBILL showed commendable determination in pressing
home a second night surface attack only thirty-five minutes after
having been chased away by an escort following an unsuccessful
attack.

3. In the late afternoon only two hours after receiving
BECUNA's contact report on a large heavily escorted convoy, HAWKBILL
delivered a submerged attack which resulted in sinking one medium
AK and damaging another. The convoy was scattering as this attack
was made, due to an attack which BECUNA had completed about five
minutes previously. Undeterred by ninety-six depth charges dropped
by two escorts, HAWKBILL surfaced promptly at dark, and in one hour
was in position for a night surface attack. The Commanding Officer
out-maneuvered three active and alert escorts and delivered an un-
detected attack, damaging a large AK with two hits from the last
three torpedoes carried forward.

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

5. The Force Commander is pleased to welcome HAWKBILL's
Commanding Officer, Officers, and Crew to this Force, and to
congratulate them on the skill, aggressiveness, and good judgment

[STAMP: FILMED]
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UNITED STATES NAVY
12a/gr.
7 November 1944.

EXTRA - ORIGINAL
SORG._______MICRO_______
PHOTO-LAB_______OP-16_______
RETURN TO F-4253

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FE24-71/A16-3                               UNITED STATES NAVY                               12a/pr
Serial 01320                                                                      7 November 1944.
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr.
A16-3 Serial 021, dated
18 October, 1944. Report
of First War Patrol.

Subject:        U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of First War
                Patrol - Comment on.
V

exhibited on this first war patrol. HAWKBILL is credited with
inflicting the following damage on the enemy:

                                SUNK

1 - AK (Large - EU)             7,500 Tons (Attack No. 1 & 2)
1 - AK (Medium - EU)            4,000 Tons (Attack No. 3)

                Total           11,500 Tons

                                DAMAGED

1 - AK (Medium - EU)            4,000 Tons (Attack No. 3)
1 - AK (Large - EU)             7,500 Tons (Attack No. 4)

                Total           11,500 Tons

                Grand Total     23,000 Tons

                                                R. W. CHRISTIE.

DISTRIBUTION:
Cominch               (3) - Direct CTG-71.3
Vice Opnav            (2) - Direct CTG-71.4
Vice Opnav Op-23c     (1)           CTG-71.5
ComlstFlt             (1)           DivComSubRon-12
Com2ndFlt             (1)           DivComSubRon-16
Com7thFlt             (1)           DivComSubRon-18
ComSublstFlt          (30)          S/M School, N.L. Conn.
ComSub2ndFlt          (4)           SubAd, Mare Island
CTF-71                (4)           S/Ms 7TH FLT
CTF-72                (2)

                        THIS REPORT WILL BE DESTROYED PRIOR
                        TO ENTRY INTO ENEMY CONTROLLED WATERS.

[SIGNATURE: P. F. Straub, Jr.]
P. F. STRAUB, Jr.,
Flag Secretary.
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A16-3(F-3-4/wmw)
Serial: [HANDWRITTEN: 03063]

UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

[HANDWRITTEN: 141]
[STAMP: 25 NOV 1944]
[HANDWRITTEN: 12 0668]

CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Conf ltr.
A16-3 Serial 021,
dated 18 October 1944,
Report of First War
Patrol.

From: Commander SEVENTH Fleet.
To : Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of First War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. Forwarded.

2. The Commander Seventh Fleet congratulates the
Commanding Officer, Officers and crew of the U.S.S. HAWKBILL for
the completion of a highly successful patrol during which 11,500
tons of shipping was destroyed and 11,500 tons damaged.

[SIGNATURE: C. E. Van Hook]
C. E. VAN HOOK,
Deputy.

[STAMP: EXTRA]
[STAMP: SCRG.]
[STAMP: PHOTO-LAB OP-16]
[STAMP: RETURN TO F-4253]
[HANDWRITTEN: 10-4-47]

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[HANDWRITTEN: 1ST COPY]

U.S.S. HAWKBILL(SS366)
                                                                C/o Fleet Post Office
                                                                San Francisco, Calif.
                                                                5 January 1945

3036/L6-3
Serial: (01)
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

From:           The Commanding Officer.
To :            The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via :           (1) The Commander Submarine Division 261.
                (2) The Commander Submarine Squadron 26.
                (3) The Commander Task Force SEVENTY-ONE.
                (4) The Commander SEVENTH Fleet.

Subject:        U.S.S. HAWKBILL(SS366), Report of War Patrol
                Number Two.

Enclosure:      (A) Subject Report.
                (B) Track Chart. (To ComTaskFor 71 only).

                1. Enclosure (A), covering the second war patrol of
this ship conducted in the Philippine - South China Sea area
during the period 15 November 1944 to 5 January 1945 is for-
warded herewith.

                                                                F.W. SCALAND, Jr.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/30/72]
                                                                [STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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.S.S. FLASHER. (4) The C.O. decided not
that they were seen to be two MPC boats of about 400 tons,
apparently patrolling the approaches to MAKASSAR. So at

1820 Surfaced and opened out to north at 18 knots.

27 November 1944
0445 Exchanged recognition signals with U.S.S. LISUCO by SJ radar.
0540 Sighted patrol boat off CAPE WILLIAM. Avoided at 18 knots.
     (Ship contact #2)

28 November 1944
0941 SD radar contact, range 5 miles, closing to 4½ miles.
     (Aircraft contact #4) Submerged.
1007 Surfaced.
1058 Sighted friendly aircraft, range 10 miles. (Aircraft contact
     #5) He passed well clear astern.
1217 Sighted friendly aircraft, range 10 miles (Aircraft contact
     #6). He turned towards us at 5 miles, but turned away when
     we fired the recognition signal.
1426 Sighted submarine through high periscope. (Ship contact #3).
     Closed and spoke U.S.S. HARDHEAD.

29 November 1944
0400 Made transit of SIBUTU PASS.
0900 SD radar contact, 6 miles. (Aircraft contact #7) Sighted
     friendly plane, B-24.
1328 SD radar contact, 11 miles. (Aircraft contact #8) Not
     sighted.

30 November 1944
2300 Completed passage LINDORO STRAIT.

1 December 1944
0846 Made a trim dive, deep submergence test, and sound test.
     Port shaft very noisy at 80 rpm. (See sect. K)
1235 Sighted submarine through high periscope. (Ship contact #4)
1627 Closed and spoke U.S.S. FLASHER.

2 December 1944
Patrolling on line of bearing with FLASHER.

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Subject: U.S.S. PATBILL - Report of Second War Patrol.
1038 Closed and spoke U.S.S. JACK.

3 December 1944
0730 Made rendezvous with RECUNA and FLASHER and passed them
     additional patrol instructions by line-throwing gun. Set
     course for new patrol line.

4 December 1944
0721 Sighted smoke on horizon bearing 359°T. (Ship contact #5)
0723 Picked up masts, identified as large tanker on westerly
     course. Sent contact report to Group and commenced end around.
     FLASHER should be dead ahead of target.
0856 Heavy rain between us and target, so commenced closing track
     rapidly.
0918 Heard two torpedo explosions, followed by depth charges.
0932 Escort emerged out of rain and commenced firing what appeared
     to be 3" gun at us. We put him astern and went ahead at full
     speed. Some ten or twelve rounds all fell short.
1043 In position ahead of target.
1110 Sighted burning target and three escorts.
1137 Saw terrific explosion on tanker. We now believe target to
     have consisted of one AO and three escorts, and that FLASHER
     has destroyed the AO. Skirted around burning tanker and
     escorts to north, alternately seeing and not seeing them as
     continual rain squalls passed. Later heard fire from FLASHER that
     AO did not sink until he finished her off after sunset. We
     returned to our patrol line.
1230 Sighted floating mine. Attempted to sink with rifle fire,
     but no success. (See Sect. I).

5 December 1944
Uneventful.

6 December 1944
0946 Sighted aircraft, range 6 miles (Aircraft contact #9).
     Heading at us, range closed to 5 miles.
0947 Submerged.
1008 Surfaced.

7 December 1944

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U.S.S. [UNCLEAR: H.M.I.] - Report of Second War Patrol.
18 December 1944
1329 Sighted aircraft, range 12 miles. (Aircraft contact #21)
     Communicated by VMF, but he had no information for us.

19 December 1944
0831 SJ radar contact, range 21 miles. (Aircraft contact #22)
     He did not close.
1253 Sighted B-24, range 12 miles. (Aircraft contact #23) Talked
     to him and got the latest news on the LINGAYEN campaign.
2028 SJ radar contact on plane, range 11,000 yards. (Aircraft
     contact #24) Plane opened at first, then got on a constant
     bearing and closed rapidly. At 4 miles we submerged.
2140 Surfaced.

19 December 1944
0327 SJ radar contact on plane, range 4½ miles. (Aircraft contact
     #25) Range opened and was lost at 6½ miles.
0634 SD radar contact, range 22 miles. (Aircraft contact #26)
     Did not close.
0919 SD radar contact, range 9½ miles. (Aircraft contact #27)
     Heavy clouds prevented us from seeing him and he passed over-
     head. Finally got him on VHF, and asked him for Pete's sake
     not to fly over our heads until he knew we had seen him. He
     apologized and went on his way. It was a B-24.

20 December 1944
0917 SD radar contact, range 16 miles. (Aircraft contact #28)
     Closed to 12 miles, then opened. Not sighted.
1624 Sighted 4 ENEMY, range 7 miles. (Aircraft contact #29)
     Closed to 6 miles, but they did not sight us.

21 December 1944
0925 SD radar contact, 16 miles. (Aircraft contact #30) Not sighted.
1332 SD radar contact, 18 miles. (Aircraft contact #31) Opened
     to 27 miles, not sighted.
1540 SD radar contact, 7 miles. (Aircraft contact #32) Sighted
     IRVING at 5 miles. This fellow was foxy. He went into a
     cloud and we lost sight of him on the port beam, elevation
     about 15°, headed away. At
1556 Lookout sighted IRVING dead astern, flying just over the
     horizon on the bow zero, range 4 miles. We submerged.
1557 Submerged.

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U.S.S. PADDLE - Report of Second Patrol.
December 1944.

0008 SD contact, range 8 miles. (Aircraft contact #36) At range 3
miles sighted B-24. He passed well clear.

1305 Sighted BETTY, range 9 miles. (Aircraft contact #37) He pass-
ed us at range 6 miles, on course 240°T., but did not sight
us.

25 December 1944. CHRISTMAS DAY.

0935 Sighted aircraft, range 15 miles. (Aircraft contact #38). He
passed ahead without sighting us. Plane was B-24.

1234 Sighted aircraft, range 13 miles. (Aircraft contact #39) Ex-
changed YuleTide Greeting by VHF with B-24.

1431 Received word from CAVALLA that he was diving on SD contact, and
at same time we made SD contact on plane at range 25 miles.
(Aircraft contact #40) He did not close.

1526 SD radar contact, range 17 miles. (Aircraft contact #41)
Sighted B-24 at 7 miles. He closed and circled us, but we
could not raise him on VHF.

1746 Departed area in accordance with despatch orders of Force Com-
mander. Opord routing changed to a route westward of BORNEO,
through KARIMATA STRAIT, thence to LOMBOK STRAIT.

26 December 1944

1007 SD radar contact, 7 miles. (Aircraft contact #42) Because of
rain and very low visibility, did not sight this B-24 until
range had closed to 4 miles. We had a long chat with this
pilot on VHF. We tested a red star in the Mk. I emergency
identification projector, and he pronounced it quite visible
despite the low visibility. He zoomed us at 100 feet, a thrill
under any circumstances, and departed.

27 December 1944

1013 Submerged to flush out #3 and #5 F.B.T. and to check trim.

1024 Surfaced.

28 December 1944

0036 Passed two large luggers. (Ship contact #11)

2150 Sighted object on horizon. Closed and identified as a tug
with two barges in tow. A nice gun target anywhere but in
KARIMATA STRAIT. (Ship contact #12)

2200 Completed transit of KARIMATA STRAIT.

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U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of Second War Patrol

0800 200.
1000 Surfaced. Set course for EXMOUTH GULF, W.A. via JOINT ZONES.
Although we are not in need of fuel, CAPTAIN BRYANT wishes
to take a look at the GULF, so we plan on making a few hours'
stop.

2 January 1945

1200 Anchored in EXMOUTH GULF, W.A. CAPTAIN BRYANT left the ship
to return to FREMANTLE by air.

1600 Departed EXMOUTH GULF for FREMANTLE, W.A.

5 January 1945

0600 Passed through rendezvous point off ROTTNEST ISLAND, W.A.
0730 Ran sound and degaussing ranges.

0915 Secured alongside S.R.U. at FREMANTLE, W.A.

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Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of Second War Patrol.

(C) WEATHER.
The usual northeast monsoon weather was experienced in the
SOUTH CHINA SEA. There would be about five days of rough weather,
with about three days of clear, smooth weather following. Then the
cycle would be repeated.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION.
Going through Sibutu Passage at full moon a southerly current
of 4 knots was encountered.

In the near vicinity latitude 13°-00 N, longitude 117°-00 E.,
north of Dangerous Ground, a current set and drift of 175°T, 0.5
knots was experienced. The wind and sea was from north to northeast
while in this vicinity, and it is believed that the current was due
to wind rather than tide.

A set of about 150°T with a drift of about 0.8 knots was ex-
perienced from GREAT NATOENA Island through KARIMATA STRAIT.

A set to the south with a drift of three knots was experienced
in LOLBOK STRAIT.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.
No lighted navigational aids were observed during this patrol
except those on the coast of Australia.

Excellent fixes were obtained with the LORAN navigation equip-
ment in the TIMOR and BANDA seas.

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REPORT OF SECOND WAR PATROL.

| No. | Time | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Type | Initial Range | Course | Speed | How Contacted | Remarks |
|---|
| 1. | 1235 | 12/1/44 | 04-04 N | 117-55 E | Sub | 15,000 Yds. | 307°P&G | 11 kts. | Periscope | Lost contact at | 10,000 yds. Ident- | ified as F.L.S.R. |
| 2. | 0721 | 12/4/44 | 04-08 N | 116-53 E | AO. | 15,000 Yds. | 000°T. | 9 kts. | Lookout | Smoke on horizon | (periscope sighted | up to 3500 yds.) |
| 3. | 0002 | 12/10/44 | 03-08 N | 117-00 E | Hospital | 11.5 Mi. | 000°T. | 10 kts. | Lookout | Hospital Ship | (sighted) Course | Manilla to | Luzon. |
| 4. | 1547 | 12/14/44 | 02-57 N | 117-01 E | Hospital | 15 Mi. | 000°T. | 10 kts. | Radar | Smoke sighted on | horizon through | periscope. |
| 5. | 1115 | 12/15/44 | 02-50 N | 117-00 E | 3 DD. Katsu | 13 Mi. | 030°T. | 17 kts. | Visual | Sighted on |
| | | | | | class | | | | (masts) | horizon through | periscope. |
| 6. | 0442 | 12/19/44 | 04-55 N | 116-50 E | 2 DD. | 9 Mi. | 047°T. | 10 kts. | SJ | Lake surface. | Radar | Submarine attack | attempted but | enemy sighted | us and drove us | down. |
| 7. | 1604 | 11/26/44 | 04-51 S | 111-37 E | 2 Jap | 25,000 Yds. | 359.5 | 15 kts. | Periscope | Submarine attacked |
| | | | | | Patrol | | | | | (missed) |
| | | | | | Craft | | | | | DD sighted | and drove us | down. |
| 8. | 0540 | 11/27/44 | 02-26 N | 110-33 E | Jap Small | 18,000 Yds. | 001°P&G | 15 kts. | Lookout | Close range |
| | | | | | Patrol | | | | | attack prevented |
| | | | | | Craft | | | | | by clouds. |
| 9. | 1426 | 11/29/44 | 02-43 N | 119-40 E | Up Sub | 10 Mi. | 000°P&G | 15 kts. | Periscope | Periscope contact |
| | | | | | (S-365) | | | | | made on horizon | at 10,000 yds. | Identified as | F.L.S.R. |
| 10. | 1904 | 11/29/44 | 02-43 N | 119-40 E | Up Sub | 10 Mi. | 000°P&G | 15 kts. | Periscope | Periscope contact |
| | | | | | (S-365) | | | | | made on horizon | at 10,000 yds. | Identified as | F.L.S.R. |

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Subject: U.S.S. [UNCLEAR: GUDGEON]
(7) S.R. - 22

| No. | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Type | Initial Tonnage | Initial Speed | Course | How Contacted | Remarks |
|---|
| [HANDWRITTEN: 10] | 0246 | 15-16 N. | 119-12 E. | Jap Ship (Jap) | 18,000 | 17 kts. | 181 T | Visual | Target was on |
| | 12/22/44 | | | | | | then SJ | | course 003 T | Speed 14 knots. | Range opened en |
| [HANDWRITTEN: 11] | 0030 | 02-46-40S. | 109-14-20E. | 2 Large | 5,000 | 17 kts. | 155 T | Visual | Range closed to |
| | 12/26/44 | | | Luggers | | | SJ | | 10,000 yards and | drew fire. Lost | contact at 035 T | (T) 8,000 yds. |
| [HANDWRITTEN: 12] | 2150 | 05-35-00S. | 113-29-00E. | The "Pow- | 12,000 | 17 kts. | 103 T | Visual | Went to Battle |
| | 12/26/44 | | | Wow" 2 | | | 11 kts. | then SJ | Stations-Gun |
| | | | | Burgos | | | | | action and sunk | ship. | Evaded Oil | Surface. |
| [HANDWRITTEN: 13] | 2015 | | | Sea Truck | 14,000 | [UNCLEAR: Yds] | [UNCLEAR: 144 T] | Visual | Wait to kill |
| | 12/29/44 | | | (Enemy) | | | | | Seaplane-Gun | action and sunk | ship. C.O. | S.R.C. |
| [HANDWRITTEN: 14] | 0300-0400 | Lombok | Strait | 3 Patrol | 10,000 | 10 kts. | 236 T | SJ and | |
| | 12/31/44 | | | Craft | | | | Visual | |

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Subject: U.S.S. TRIRON Report of Second War Patrol.
(C) [UNCLEAR: TROR] PT Contact.

No. | Time | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Type | Initial Range | Course | Speed | How Contacted | Remarks
---|---
1 | 1452 | 23/11/44 | 07-59-40N | 116-59-40E | Unk. | 6 miles | 335°T | 17 kts. | SD | Range closed to 4.5 miles. Did not sight S/L.
2 | 1510 | 23/11/44 | 12-59-40N | 116-59-40E | Liberator | 6 miles | 335°T | 17 kts. | Visual | Friendly IFF. Did not see plane.
3 | 1253 | 24/11/44 | 12-23-39N | 117-13-40E | Unk. | 6 miles | 001°T | 15 kts. | SD | Closed to 4.5 miles. Did not sight S/L.
4 | 0941 | 11/28/44 | 116-37-20N | 02-01-50E | Unk. | 5 miles | 001°T | 15 kts. | Visual | Passed ahead at 4.2 miles.
5 | 1056 | 11/28/44 | 116-37-20N | 02-01-50E | B-24 Liberator | 10 miles | 001°T | 15 kts. | Visual | Closed to 4.5 miles. Turned away when B.R. fired.
6 | 1217 | 11/28/44 | 119-37-53N | 02-19-20E | B-25 Mitchell | 10 miles | 005°T | 10 kts. | Visual | Closed to 4.5 miles. Turned away when B.R. fired.
7 | 0900 | 11/29/44 | 06-03-30N | 119-46-05E | B-24 Liberator | 6 miles | 005°T | 14 kts. | SD | Range opened until lost at 13 miles. Did not sight.
8 | 1326 | 11/29/44 | 119-55-00N | 02-52-00E | Unk. | 11 miles | 005°T | 14 kts. | SD | Range opened to 7 miles and we submerged.
9 | 0946 | 12/6/44 | 116-59-42N | 12-46-10E | B-24 Liberator | 6 miles | 160°T | 10 kts. | Visual | Range closed and we submerged.

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Subject: U.S.S. Report of Second Patrol

No. | Time | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Type | Initial Range | Course | Speed | How Contacted | Remarks
---|---
11. | 1141 | 12/6/44 | 12-58-25N | 117-24-05E | B-24 Liberator | 12 miles | 069°T | 10 kts. | Visual | Range closed to 2 miles. Did not sight S/A. Believed did not sight us.
12. | 1146 | 12/7/44 | 13-01-30N | 117-26-00E | Liberator | 6 miles | 069°T | 10 kts. | Visual | Plane closed and circled above.
13. | 0903 | 12/10/44 | 12-53-10N | 116-26-00E | Unk. | 10 miles | 060° | 10 kts. | SJ | Range closed to 2 miles then disappeared as never seen.
14. | 1234 | 12/11/44 | 13-19-30N | 117-02-40E | B-24 | 10 miles | 160°T | 9 kts. | Visual | Did not sight S/A. No radar contact. Elevation.
15. | 1010 | 12/13/44 | 13-02-40N | 117-01-00E | B-24 | 10 miles | 000°T | 9 kts. | Visual | Plane closed and plane circled.
16. | 0918 | 12/14/44 | 13-15-15N | 117-08-00E | B-24 | 12 miles | 203°T | 10 kts. | Visual | Plane closed. Made recognition signals.
17. | 0922 | 12/14/44 | 13-15-15N | 117-08-00E | B-24 | 9 miles | 203°T | 10 kts. | Visual | Crossed our bow. Believed he did not sight us.
18. | 0940 | 12/15/44 | 14-44-20N | 117-57-00E | B-24 | 10 miles | 030°T | 17 kts. | Visual | Passed aft. Believed did not sight us.
19. | 1044 | 12/15/44 | 14-19-00N | 117-40-10E | B-24 | 10 miles | 030°T | 17 kts. | Visual | Passed aft. Believed did not sight us.
20. | 1053 | 12/16/44 | 15-01-00N | 118-50-00E | B-24 | 12 miles | 226°T | 10 kts. | Visual | Crossed our bow. Believed did not sight us.

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U.S.S. HAKEBILL - Report of Sighting or Contact
(2) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS

| NO. | Date        | Time | Latitude  | Longitude   | Type | Initial Range | Course    | Speed   | How Contacted | Remarks                                                                                             |
|-----||------|||------||||||
| 40. | 12/25/44    | 1431 | 13-26-30N | 117-47-20E  | Unk. | 25 mi.        | 000°P&T   | 10 kts. | SD            | Range remained constant and then lost contact. Never sighted.                                       |
| 41. | 12/25/44    | 1526 | 13-34-20N | 117-47-20E  | B-24 | 17 mi.        | 000°P&T   | 10 kts. | SD            | Range closed to 4 miles then plane circled us and opened. Did not exchange VHF calls.               |
| 42. | 12/26/44    | 1007 | 11-27-20N | 113-53-30E  | B-24 | 7 mi.         | 224°T     | 17 kts. | SD            | Range closed to 4 miles and sighted. Contacted by VHF.                                              |
| 43. | 12/30/44    | 1334 | 06-00-25N | 116-34-40E  | Unk. | 16 mi.        | 120°P&C   | 15 kts. | SD            | Range closed slightly then lost contact. Did not sight.                                             |

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U.S.S. [UNCLEAR: HURLLE] report of Second
[UNCLEAR: Patrol] [UNCLEAR: Report]
[UNCLEAR: (C)] [UNCLEAR: ON] [UNCLEAR: DATA]

                                                                Attack #2
                                TARGET DATA
Time: 2044(K) Date: 15 Dec-1944 Lat. 16 N. Long. 117°39'E.
                                TARGET - MATSU DD

Draft: 7 feet; course: 051°; Speed 12 knots; Firing Range 1850 Yds.

                                OWN SHIP
Speed: 11 knots; course 100°; Depth: Surface.

|                       | 1     | 2     | 3     |
| :| :---- | :---- | :---- |
| Tube                  | 1     | 2     | 3     |
| Track Angle           | 130P  | 130P  | 133P  |
| Gyro Angle            | 359   | 359   | 356   |
| Depth Set             | 4     | 4     | 4     |
| Hit or Miss           | Miss  | Miss  | Miss  |
| Erratic               | No    | No    | No    |
| Mk. Torpedo           | 23    | 23

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Subject: U.S.S. KALADIN - Report of Second War Patrol.
(E) ATTACK DATA

TARGET DATA
Can Attack #1

Time: 2105(K) Date: 29 Dec. 1944 Lat. 05°35'S. Long.113°29'E.

Sunk: One sea truck of 300 Tons, carrying drums of kerosene or
      some similar fuel. Number on bow read 230.

DETAILS OF ACTION

Type Guns: 5"/25 Cal. 52 Rounds AA Cum. Fired.
           20 M.M. 110 Rounds LEL. HEIT Fired.

Hits: Assume 5 to 10.

Average Range: 4,700.

Comments: Original deflection was obtained from range and
          deflection scale. Range by radar. Second shot was on in
          deflection. Range spots were made by radar, and resulted
          in small changes of 50 and 100 yards on the range scale.
               The last 20 rounds fired were spotty in deflection
          due to deflection scale jumping one to two mils each time
          the gun fired.
               After the first 10 to 15 rounds were fired the fir-
          ing pin failed to function. This was at first believed
          to be a miss fire and the round ejected and thrown over-
          board. The

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board in addition, at high speeds, a pronounced vibration could be
felt in the after torpedo room, and to a lesser extent, throughout
the ship.

By the time we reached Darwin on November 22nd the noise had
almost disappeared and the vibration at high speeds was no longer
noticeable. A diver was sent over the side to inspect the propell-
ers and shafting but could detect no abnormalities. Enroute to the
area and while on station no further trouble from vibration was en-
countered although the shaft was still noisy at speeds above 70
r.p.m. On the return trip home however, while making full speed
through Lombok Strait a pronounced vibration was again noticed
throughout the entire ship.
The port shaft and both propellers were renewed during the
last refit period. In addition, the strut bearings for the port
shaft were bored off-center and oversize, but in spite of all this,
the alignment still does not appear to be fully satisfactory.

2. HULL.

No major defects noted.

3. TORPEDOES AND GUNNERY.

No major defects noted.

(L) RADIO.

16 November 1944. We conducted an exercise with the U.S.S.
BECUNA and U.S.S. FLASHER to determine the effective range for
communication on the V.H.F. and on the TBL (2860 KCS) with reduced
coupling.
We could communicate on all 4 channels of the VHF at 2,000
yards. At 2200 we lost contact on channels 3 and 4. At 3,000 we
lost contact on channel 2 and at 3400 yards we lost contact on
channel 3.
We reduced power on the TBL in accordance with instructions as
outlined in TBL radio transmitter tuning procedure for voice modu-
lation from the electronic coordinator dated 7 November 1944.
We found that we could communicate at normal pack operating
ranges with coupling cut to zero. We have been operating in this
manner ever since. More specific data on ranges can be obtained
from the BECUNA who opened out from the FLASHER and the HA LEHILL,
during the exercise.
Upon leaving DARWIN, we called the FLASHER who was an estim-
ated 120 miles ahead of us and got through with zero coupling. We
tried the BECUNA the following day, but had to boost our output
slightly to get through.
The HA LEHILL transmitted four messages addressed to VILO all
of which were originated by Commander Task Group 71.10.
1. Originated 0350 GCT 20 November used 16940 KCS. No response.
Shifted to 8470 KCS. Answered immediately by VHL and VHAL.
Passed to VHAL. Receipted for at 0416 GCT. Total time from
first callup to receipt was 26 minutes.
2. Originated at 1650, 9 December. Passed directly to VILO. This
Frequency 8470 KCS.

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BN - Although the BN appeared to be operating normally, results
were not entirely satisfactory. We are not certain whether this was
due to the BN or to planes not having their equipment turned on.
The output when we left Darwin was 900 watts - 200 above the minimum
specified.

AFR - We used the AFR between Timor and the Sernata group in an
effort to pick up reported radar stations located on Timor. None
were apparent. We also used it passing through Lombok Strait without
any reception.

SNB-4 - Although this portable radar detector gave us direct-
ional pickup from friendly submarines' SD the rest of the time we
were unable to get anything but broadcast transmission.

(N) SOUND GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS.

No comments.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS.

The usual sharp gradient was found in the SOUTH CHINA SEA Area.

(P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY.

Health of all hands was excellent throughout the patrol. One
lookout suffered a sprained ankle while clearing the bridge at night,
our only casualty.
Food throughout was excellent, including ice-cream for dinner
every day of the patrol. Australian beef is of an exceedingly poor
quality, and can only be eaten when ground to hamburger.
Habitability was excellent, as the entire patrol was spent on
the surface.

(Q) PERSONNEL.

The performance of all hands was up to the usual high standard.

Number of qualified men aboard at start of patrol - 50

Number of qualified men aboard at completion - 61
of patrol

Number of men advanced in rating during patrol - 6

(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED.

Fremantle to Area - 4167 miles 48,240 gallons.
In Area - 5420 miles 48,213 gallons.
Area to Fremantle - 3600 miles 44,001 gallons.

(S) DURATION.

Days enroute to area 16
Days in area 25
Days enroute to Base 11
Days submerged 0
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FC5-2C/A16-3
Serial ( 017)

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

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
USS HAWKBILL report of
Second War Patrol
SS366/A16-3 serial 017
of 5 January 1945.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron TWENTY SIX.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarines SEVENTH FLEET.
(2) The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Second War Patrol.

1. HAWKBILL's Second War Patrol extended over a period of 52 days, 39
of which were spent north of the Malay Barrier, and 25 in the assigned area in
the South China Sea. HAWKBILL was one of a Coordinated Attack Group consisting
of HAWKBILL, BECUNA and FLASHER, with Captain E. H. Bryant, U.S.N., as Group
Commander in HAWKBILL.

2. Area coverage was excellent. The entire patrol was conducted on the
surface for short-duration dives for purposes of evasion or training.

3. Eight ship contacts were made, three of which were worthy torpedo
targets. One of these, an AO, was successfully attacked by FLASHER. The second
contact, consisting of three DDs, could not be closed, as they were avoiding our
B-24s which were active in the vicinity. Six hours later, contact was made on
two MATSU class DDs, probably two of the three sighted earlier. A night surface
attack was pressed home, resulting in the sinking of one DD and the damaging of
the second. The damaged destroyer, still capable of 12 knots speed, was repeat-
edly attacked for the next two hours. A total of 13 torpedoes were fired at
it all at ranges varying from 2500 to 1200 yards, but 11 torpedoes, after the
first attack, missed. It appears that these misses must have been due to control
errors, as there was no other indication of erratic torpedo performance. The
following day, a dawn surface attack on a DD, in which the destroyer success-
fully maneuvered to avoid four torpedoes, was broken off when HAWKBILL was
forced to dive at 1700 yard range.

4. In all of these attacks, the enemy counter measures were particularly
ineffective and bungling. This is remarkable, considering the fact that all
these targets were destroyers, the last a Fleet type, where the presence of
experienced and capable personnel would be expected.

5. A sea-truck, estimated at 300 tons displacement, was destroyed by
gunfire at an average range of 4700 yards. The shooting, as well as material
performance of the 5" 25 caliber deck gun, was only fair. Fifty-two rounds were
fired, for five to ten hits. Return fire with automatic weapons was ineffectual.

6. HAWKBILL's experience with our aircraft in the China Sea clearly shows
the need for vast improvement in mutual interchange of information between sub-
marines and aircraft when operating in the same area. Aircraft should certainly
know what friendly submarines to expect in his area, and the submarine should
know that the plane knows it. Otherwise, friendly planes will greatly hamper the

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4 01832
SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY SIX
Rr
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
15 January 1945.

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755-26/41-3
Serial ( 017)
C O N F I D E N T I A L
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
USS HAWKBILL report of
Second War Patrol
S366/416-3 serial 01
of 5 January 1945.

SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY SIX
Rr
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
15 January 1945.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Second War Patrol.

submarines, and a vast amount of valuable information known to the planes will
be wasted because they do not know whom to tell.

7. HAWKBILL reached Fremantle in good material condition and refit will
be completed in the normal period.

8. The Squadron Commander congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers
and crew of HAWKBILL on the completion of a successful and aggressive patrol.

[SIGNATURE: L. J. HUFFMAN]
L. J. HUFFMAN

[STAMP: COMMANDER
SEVENTH FLEET
5 FEB 1945
RECEIVED]
[HANDWRITTEN: 3602]

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FE24-71/A16-3
Serial 0162
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

UNITED STATES NAVY

14/pr
24 January 1945.

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr. A16-3
Serial 017, dated 15 January,
1945. Report of Second War
Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Second War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. The Second War Patrol of the HAWKBILL was conducted
in the SOUTH CHINA SEA as a member of a Coordinated Search and
Attack Group consisting of HAWKBILL, BECUNA and FLASHER. Captain
L. H. BRYANT, U.S.N., in HAWKBILL, acted as Group Commander.

2. On 15 December HAWKBILL executed a series of
aggressive surface attacks on two MATSU destroyers. On the
first attack at 1927, six torpedoes were fired, and one DD was
immediately sunk, and the other was hit and damaged. At 2044, range
1850 yards, the same damaged destroyer was attacked with three
torpedoes; all missed. At 2056 range 1800 yards, this destroyer was
again attacked, but no hits were made. The torpedoes were now set
at depth three feet, and at 2116 a fourth attack was made with three
more torpedoes at range of 1000 yards, and again no hits resulted.
This series of unsuccessful attacks is most difficult to explain in
view of the fact that the Commanding Officer is an experienced and
capable submarine officer, and HAWKBILL has proved herself to be a
well trained and effective submarine.

3. A gun attack was conducted on 29 December, and one
sea truck was sunk.

4. The successful efforts to establish communication,
understanding and cooperation with friendly planes in the area were
commendable. The remarks concerning suggested procedure for further
coordination with aircraft are constructive and will be given
consideration in connection with the development of this important
problem.

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

4 01832 - 1 -

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F21-71/A16-3
Serial 0162
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
ComSubPac Ltr. A16-3
Serial 017, dated 15 January,
1945. Report of Second War
Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Second War
Patrol - Comment on.

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UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

A16-3(8)(F-3-4/jk)
Serial: 01233

Reg. No. [HANDWRITTEN: 2857]
R. S. No. [HANDWRITTEN: 4 01832]

[HANDWRITTEN: 5 APR 1945]

CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT on:
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr.
A16-3 Serial 01, of
5 January 1945.

From: Commander Seventh Fleet.
To : Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of
Second War Patrol - Comment on.

1. Forwarded.

2. The Commander Seventh Fleet notes with
satisfaction the damage inflicted on enemy combatant
ships by the HAWKBILL.

[SIGNATURE: T. C. Kinkaid]
T. C. KINKAID

Copy to:
ComSub7thFlt
ComSubRon 26
CO USS HAWKBILL

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SS366/ A16-3
Serial ( 03 )
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366)

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
6 April 1945.

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Division 261.
(2) The Commander Submarine Squadron 26.
(3) The Commander Task Force SEVENTY-ONE.
(4) The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of War Patrol number Three.

Enclosures: (A) Subject report.
(B) Track Chart. (To ComTaskFor 71 only).

1. Enclosure (A), covering the third war patrol of this vessel
conducted in Java Sea - South China Sea during the period 4 February 1945 to 6
April 1945, is forwarded herewith.

/s/ F. W. SCANLAND, Jr.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-096] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/30/72]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

[HANDWRITTEN: 118983]

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Subject: U.S.S. AMEBILL - Report of Third War Patrol.
0626 Lookout sighted V.L. range 9 miles. Watched him for a couple
      of minutes, and when he turned towards us, we submerged.
0918 Sighted smoke on horizon bearing 358° T. (SEE CONTACT # 14).
0926 Surfaced to look for ships. Sighted four ships on course
      270° T., range about 9 miles.
0930 Submerged as V.L. headed in for us again.

1303 Surfaced, smoke in sight, V.L. apparently gone home. The sea
      is unbelievably glassy calm, bright sun, and 17 fathoms of
      water under the keel, so made the decision to end-around the
      convoy and attack at night after moonset. Convoy appears to
      be heading for SINGAPORE, speed along his base course about
      4.5 knots. Thanks to his abundant smoke, we had no difficulty
      keeping him in sight while keeping ourselves well away.
1950 Ahead of convoy, radar range 17,000 yards. Commenced tracking.

20 February 1945

0112 Moonset. Commenced first attack from port bow of convoy.
0130 Obtained full picture of convoy, which is composed of one
      large AK, one medium AK, two small AKs, and two escorts of
      about PC boat size. Just before firing time, convoy zigged
      towards us, presenting a 15° port AOB, boxing us in be-
      tween our target and the port flank escort. Delayed firing
      in the hope that something might change the picture, but at
      range 1,600 yards the escort saw us and fired the usual
      rocket warning. We went ahead full and turned hard right
      until the escort was astern, and commenced getting closer. At
      range 1,300 yards he opened with his 20 mm. and filled the
      air all about the ship with tracers. It is a miracle we were
      not hit, for they were literally everywhere.
0201 Fired three MK XVIII torpedoes from aft on a purely defensive
      down-the-throat shot, range 1,300 yards, track angle 100 P.,
      gyro angles 170°, spread 4 degrees, depth set zero foot.
      No hits.

Sent the lookouts below and opened the throttle. The range
gradually opened, until it had reached about 5,000 yards, when
he slowed down, turned on a red light, and commenced dumping
depth charges. Hoping to get back to the convoy before the
escort could return and fill the hole he had vacated, we
maintained speed and worked back up to the port bow of the
targets.
0300 Commenced second attack. We beat the escort to it, because
      he hasn't quite caught up, being about 5,000 yards behind his
      proper station. Went right into the open flank, and at

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Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of Third War Patrol.

0600 Completed uneventful transit of KARIMATA STRAIT. In three
     transits of this strait we have failed to find any indications of
     the 160 mgc. radar reported to be on KARIMATA.ISLAND.

1 April 1945

0600 Completed uneventful transit of JAVA SEA.

0800 SD radar contact on plane at range 9 miles. When range closed to
     7 miles, we submerged.

     Set all clocks ahead one hour to Zone -9 time. For remainder of
     this report all times are ITEM.

0930 Surfaced.

2130 Completed uneventful transit of LOMBOK STRAIT. No contacts, air or
     surface, in the vicinity of the STRAIT.

2, 3, 4, and 5 April 1945

     Uneventful enroute to FREMANTLE, W.A.

6 April 1945

0600 Arrived rendezvous point off ROTTNEST ISLAND.

0725 Ran surface sound and degaussing tests.

0909 Moored alongside U.S.S. CLYTIE at FREMANTLE, W.A.

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Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL & Report of Third War Patrol.

(F) SHIP CONTACTS

| No. | Time | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Type | Initial Range | Own Course | Speed | How Contacted | Remarks |
|---|
| 10 | 0831 | 2-19-45 | 01-00 S | 108-01.0 E | Convoy 4 AK'S | 18,000 Yards | 000 T. | 15 kts | Visual Lookout | First sighted air cover, then smoke, then tops. Sank two AK'S. |
| 11 | 0708 | 2-24-45 | 01-36.0 N | 105-03.0 E | Unidenti-fied Ship or SS | 24,000 Yards | Circling on station | 10 kts | Visual Periscope | Lost sight almost immediately. We are on lifeguard duty. |
| 12 | 2318 | 2-27-45 | 09-08.2 N | 109-09.0 E | SS | 10,000 Yards | 030 T. | 15 kts | SJ radar | Exchanged calls by SJ radar then picked up pip. Lost contact at range 11,000 yds. |
| 13 | 1139 | 3-11-45 | 12-55.0 N | 110-17.0 E | AH | 16,000 Yards | 270 T. | 10 kts | Visual Periscope | AF FAIK MARU 85 rpm gave him 10 knots. |
| 14 | 0301 | 3-13-45 | 13-16.0 N | 109-40.0 E | PC (?) | 4,000 Yards | 000 T. | 10 kts | SJ radar | Torpedoed and lost contact at 7,000 yards. |

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Subject:
U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of Third War
Patrol.

No. | Time | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Type | Initial Range | Own Course | Speed | How Contacted | Remarks
----|------|------|||------|||-------||
15 | 1604 | 3-30-45 | 1-12.0 S | 107-51.7 E | 2 Masted Schooner | 18,000 Yards | 140 T. | 17 Kts | Visual Periscope | Submerged on sight. Surfaced to close range.

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Subject: U.S.S. ANTHILL - Report of Third War Patrol.
S.C.R. 200, No. 2

Time: 0342(I) Date: 20 Feb. 1945 Lat: 9-42 S Long: 10-1.2 E
Target: L.S.T. L.S.M. & L.C.I. (L)
Draft: 12 Course: 285 Speed: 7.5 Range 3300 yards
C.P.A.T.
Spread: 5 Comp: 029 Def: 15 Rate

Tube             | 1        | 2        | 3        | 4        | 5        | 6
||||||
Track Angle      | 58 T     | 57 T     | 56 T     | 60 T     | 62 T     | 61 T
Gyro Angle       | 062      | 043      | 002      | 000      | 350      | 359
Depth Set        | 4        | 4        | 4        | 4        | 4        | 4
Fuzer            | 11       | 11       | 11       | 11       | 11       | 11
Hit or Miss      | Hit      | Hit      | Hit      | Hit      | Hit      | Hit
Erratic          | No       | No       | No       | No       | No       | No
Mk. Torpedo      | 14-3A    | 23       | 23       | 23       | 14-3A    | 14-3A
Serial No.       | 63678    | 65972    | 65706    | 65847    | 63550    | 63643
Mk. Exploder     | 6-5      | 6-5      | 6-5      | 6-5      | 6-5      | 6-5
Serial No.       | 27020    | 19613    | 19389    | 26964    | 27012    | 19791
Mk. Warhead      | 16-1     | 16-1     | 16-1     | 16-1     | 16-1     | 16-1
Serial No.       | 19092    | 14038    | 14436    | 14440    | 3530     | 17917
Explosive        | T.N.T.-2 | T.N.T.-2 | T.N.T.-2 | T.N.T.-2 | T.N.T.-2 | T.N.T.-2
Firing Interval  | 6        | 6        | 6        | 6        | 6        | 6

Type Spread      Divergent
Sea Conditions   Glass Calm
Overhaul Activity S.D.C. 147 138
Sank:            (1) Large A
                 (1) Medium A

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Subject: U.S.S. MILL - Report of First Patrol.
TORPEDO FIRING NO. 3
Time: 0420(I) Date 20 Feb. 1945 Lat: 0-31 S Long: 100-13 E
Target: S.S. S.S.(EV)

Draft: 10 Course: 260 Speed: 9 Range: 2300 yards

O.T.S.T.
Speed: 5 Course: 130 Depth: Surface

| | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tube | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Track Angle | 90 S | - | - | - |
| Gyro Angle | 014.5 | 013 | 000 | 000.5 |
| Depth Set | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Power | Hi | Hi | Hi | Hi |
| Hit or Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss |
| Erratic | No | No | No | No |
| M. Torpedo | 14-3A | 23 | 14-3A | 23 |
| Serial No. | 63611 | 50444 | 63553 | 50535 |
| M. Exploder | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5 | 6-5 |
| Serial No. | 19983 | 26977 | 19630 | 19744 |
| M. Warhead | 16-1 | 16-1 | 16-1 | 16-1 |
| Serial No. | 14442 | 17697 | 3531 | 19605 |
| Explosive | TNT-2 | TNT-2 | TNT-2 | TNT-2 |
| Firing Interval | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Type Fire | Divergent | | | |
| Sea Conditions | Glass Calm | | | |
| Overhaul Activity | SRU, Navy 137 | | | |
| Target saw wakes and zigged away radically. All missed a cad. | | | | |

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Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of Third War Patrol.

**(I) MINES**

Two floating mines were sighted off HON NGOAI ISLAND on 24 March, Lat. 12-06N.,
Long. 108-25E. These were spherical mines with horns plainly visible.

**(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS.**

During our stay in LOMBOK STRAIT we encountered the usual patrol craft and
radar equipped aircraft. The former were very ineffective, hugging the coast
of BALI as though trying to avoid contact rather than seek it. They patrol
at a speed of about 7 knots, and do not ping or use radar, although our sound
operator says that the craft attacked on the night of 11-12 February was us-
ing supersonic gear, hand keyed, during our approach. This may have been some
other noise, although the sound operator has been our battle operator for three
patrols, and has heard plenty of Jap supersonics. The radar-equipped aircraft,
using equipment of 178 mgc., appeared only at night except on the morning when
we attacked a PC boat, and we believe he was called out for that mission. Our
defense against these planes was to slow to 5 knots or stop and then watch them on the PFI screen.
They would approach us to within 2000 to 4000 yards, and then apparently lose
us and open out.

The shore based search radar operating at 200 mgc. seemed unable to detect us
as long as we remained 16,000 yards from it. One aircraft bombed us ineffect-
ively during daylight of the 16th while we were well clear of LOMBOK to the
north.

The only effectiveness of the VAL providing air cover for the ships contacted
19 February was to point out the presence of the convoy to us, since he return-
ed to base upon reaching his endurance limit, and was not replaced. The sur-
face escorts with this convoy were as confused as the general run of Jap escorts
during the night attacks. They would chase us for a few minutes, firing 20MM,
then stop, turn on a red truck light, and drop strings of D.C.

**(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE**

(a) Engineering and Electrical.

On the 25th of February, while zig-zagging using the arma course clock, it was
noticed that the master gyro-compass was acting erratically. The trouble was
traced to a dirty commutator on the follow-up motor. The gyro-compass was se-
cured for an hour and a half while the follow-up motor was cleaned; since then
no further trouble has been experienced.

On the 20th of February a broken cylinder head to crankcase stud was discovered
on number twelve unit of number four main engine. The stud was removed and re-
placed with a new one.

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This looks like a page from a WWII submarine patrol report, specifically focusing on communications. Here's the transcription, distinguishing between typed text and what appears to be a page number at the bottom. There are no handwritten annotations or stamps visible.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of Third War Patrol.

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Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of Third War Patrol.

SJ-1
The operation of the SJ has been satisfactory with two exceptions. The PPI
failed (large spot, forshortened sweep) because of reduced resistance of cath-
ode resistor R-44. This is the second time this has occurred. The silicon
crystal detector failed. This resulted in poor echo response. The SJ was out
of operation for about three hours while the TR tube and crystal were replaced
and a complete tuneup performed. Landfalls were picked up at the extreme range
of the equipment, medium A/C's at 22,000 yards and submarines at 14,000 yards.

SD-4
Operation of the SD has been satisfactory throughout the patrol. Failures
were limited to tubes. Landfalls ranged up to 55 miles. A/C to 30 miles.

BN
Operation of the BN has been satisfactory. Saturation IFF response received
at 60 miles.

ABK-7
Operation of the ABK has been satisfactory.

APR-1
Operation of the APR was satisfactory. APR will be found of great value for
test purposes with the SD, BN, and ARC. We installed electric tuning on our
unit and found it to be of infinite value when the APR is used extensively.
A suitable motor (Bodine) will be found among the Pit Log spares.

ARC-4
Operation of the ARC-4 was satisfactory. Considerable confusion exists on
information concerning corresponding numbered and lettered channels. It is
recommended that S/Ms adopt A/C system of lettered channels and sets be lab-
eled accordingly.

While operating submerged three miles off French Indo-China successful communic-
ation was established with friendly air craft on the VHF at 45 foot depth. Chan-
nels baker and dog (four and one) were used. In the first instance, communication
was with a striking force of four B-25s (channel four). In the second, commun-
ication was with a PBY and two B-25s - The rescue unit for the striking force
(channel one). Information received from the base concerning the type of aircraft
and their calls was of considerable help.

We have found that communication with aircraft is definitely possible at five
miles with the VHF antenna three feet out of water. It is recommended that the
base of the antenna be raised well above the periscope shears to permit VHF comm-
unication without exposing the shears.

We also have found that on several occassions search planes have not answered
up to VHF calls although well within VHF range.

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Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of Third War Patrol.
No evidence of communication countermeasures.

No evidence of sonar countermeasures.

(V) REMARKS

Pars. 4(a) and (b) of Comsubs 7th Fleet Coh. ltr. FE24- 71/L13-1
Serial 0243 of 2 February 1945 have been complied with.

The most outstanding impression of this patrol is the vast progress
which has been made in the coordination of effort between submarines
and aircraft. The following comments are offered with a view to im-
proving still further the progress already made.

(1) The plan for search planes to man the effective SAFFLAN frequency
    upon entering the submarine areas is excellent, and works well.

(2) Search planes do not now keep their VHF manned at all times while
    in the area, and often when the S/M can see the A/C, but the latter
    is not aware of the proximity of the S/M, communication is no
    possible without cluttering up the pack frequency. We think the A/C
    should listen in on the VHF whenever in the GENERAL vicinity of S/M.

(3) The information as to A/C search sectors and calls, while of great
    value, is far from complete. For instance, we daily heard, and on
    occasion conversed with a plane called "HOMEWARD XRAY", but we could
    only guess at his sector and type. It is felt that changes and
    additions to A/C search sectors would be well worth while putting
    on the schedules.

(4) Why not include the A.A.F. in our plans? Their planes were daily
    in our areas, but, although we knew lots about them, they knew
    little about us except in our capacity as lifeguard.

(5) Why not simplify the VHF problem by using the same designating
    characters for the various channels for both S/M and A/C? It's
    no help to be using two different channels, especially when our
    channel ONE does not correspond to their ABLE, as one might expect.
    In line with this, it is suggested that we all get on the same
    channel while in the S/M areas. Frequently each channel would
    have to be tried by the S/M before hitting on the one being used
    by the A/C, and this applies to both Army and Navy A/C.

(6) It is suggested that the VHF whip antenna be put atop an extension
    so that it will be about three feet above the shears, thus allow-
    ing communication between S/M and A/C with the former submerged.
    It works; we tried it with surprising success.

(7) A need was felt for a simple geographical code such as that in effect
    in TF 71 for mutual use by S/M and A/C when time does not permit
    resorting to the aircraft code. On one occasion we

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FC5-30/A16-3
Serial 20
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) -
Report of Third War Patrol.

SUBMARINE SQUADRON THIRTY

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
8 April 1945.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron THIRTY.
To : The Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.

Via : (1) Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
(2) Commander SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Third War Patrol.

1. The third patrol of the U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366), conducted in
the Java Sea and South China Sea Area, was of sixty-one days duration, forty-
seven of which were spent in the assigned areas. The HAWKBILL returned to
Subic Bay for three days to effect minor repairs and reload.

2. From 22 to 25 February, the HAWKBILL was part of the coordinated
attack group with the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PINTADO (SS387) as OTC.
On 24 February lifeguard duty was performed off Singapore. In addition, a highly
successful special mission was performed which is the subject of a separate re-
port.
TORPEDO ATTACK NUMBER ONE

3. The first contact on 20-21 February was with a convoy of four
AKs and two escorts. This convoy was contacted in the daytime, trailed and attack-
ed after moonset. The first attempt to attack this convoy was frustrated by a
zig toward, just before firing, and detection by a near escort. The HAWKBILL
turned away and fired three Mark 18 torpedoes at the escort, track angle 10°,
gyros small, spread 10°, depth set zero. No hits were obtained. The HAWKBILL was
sprayed with 20MM machinegun fire from the escort, but fortunately escaped dam-
ages.
TORPEDO ATTACK NUMBER TWO

This was a night surface attack on the same convoy after an end
around. Six Mark 14 and Mark 23 torpedoes were fired at a large AK and a small
AK overlapping on a 60° track, gyros near zero, depth set four feet, at a range
of 3300 yards. Six hits were seen and heard. Both targets disappeared from
the radar screen and probably sank.
TORPEDO ATTACK NUMBER THREE

This was a night surface attack on the remaining ships of the
convoy attacked previously. Four MK 23 torpedoes were fired at a small AK on a
90° track, gyros 10°, depth set four feet, range 2300 yards. All torpedoes
missed when the target spotted the phosphorscent wakes and maneuvered to avoid.
Further attacks on this convoy was abandoned due to shallow water, approaching
dawn and indications of aircraft radar in the vicinity.

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FC5-30/A16-3

Serial 20

SUBMARINE SQUADRON THIRTY

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
8 April 1945.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Third War Patrol.

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FE24-71/A16-3
Serial 0708
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

UNITED STATES NAVY

14/hr
22 April 1945. [HANDWRITTEN: jrs]

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr. A16-3
Serial (03) dated 6 April
1945. Report of Third War
Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Third War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. The Third War Patrol of the HAWKBILL, under the
command of Commander F. W. SCANLAND, Jr., U.S.N., was conducted in
LOMBOK STRAIT, the JAVA SEA and the areas of the SOUTH CHINA SEA
off the coast of INDO-CHINA. The patrol consisted of two phases
separated by voyage repairs in SUBIC BAY from 3 to 6 March.

2. The period from 11 to 17 February was spent patrolling
LOMBOK STRAIT, and is covered by separate top secret report.

3. At 0201 (H) on 20 February HAWKBILL was driven off
from a convoy consisting of four Marus and two escorts by close
gunfire from one of the escorts. Three torpedoes fired at the
pursuing escort all missed. However, HAWKBILL was able to circum-
vent the escort and return to the convoy for a second attack at
0312. Six torpedoes were fired and six hits were made in two tar-
gets, sinking them both. Four more torpedoes were fired at the
remnants at 0430, but the target was alerted by the phosphorescent
torpedo tracks, and maneuvered to avoid.

4. The second phase was conducted off the coast of
INDO-CHINA as a member of a large coordinated group consisting of
BLUEBACK (OTC), HAWKBILL, BERGALL, FLASHER and BLACKFIN. No contacts
were made during this period.

5. Lifeguard Services were performed on 24 February
and on 29 and 30 March. No rescues were necessary.

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

7. The Force Commander congratulates the Commanding
Officer, Officers and Crew on the completion of this active and
well conducted patrol during which a Special Mission was skillfully
performed and the following damage was inflicted upon the enemy:

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UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

A16-3(8)) (F-3-e/whr)
Serial 02771

CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT on:
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr.,
serial 03 dated 6 April
1945.

From:
To:
Subject:

1.

2.

Copy to:
ComSubs, 7thFlt
ComSubRon 30
CO, USS HAWKBILL (SS366)
5 04631

12 MAY 1945

Commander Seventh Fleet.
Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Third War
Patrol.

Forwarded.

The Commander Seventh Fleet sends a well
done to the HAWKBILL for an aggressive and successful
patrol which resulted in extensive damage to enemy shipping.

C. E. BARTON

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[HANDWRITTEN: 1ST COPY]

U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366)

c/o Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, Calif.,
18 June 1945.

SS366/A16-3
Serial ( 07 )
[STAMP: C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
From : The Commanding Officer, U.S.S. HAWKBILL.
To : Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via ; (1) Commander Submarine Division 261.
(2) Commander Submarine Squadron 26.
(3) Commander Submarines Seventh Fleet
(4) Commander Seventh Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of Fourth War Patrol.

Enclosures: (A) Subject Report.
(B) Track Chart (To Commander Submarines Seventh
Fleet only).

1.
Enclosure (A), covering the Fourth war patrol of
this vessel conducted in Gulf of Siam and South China Sea area
during the period 5 May 1945 to 18 June 1945, is forwarded here-
with.

[SIGNATURE: F. M. Scanland]
F.M. SCANLAND, Jr.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-096C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/30/72]

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

[HANDWRITTEN: 132586]

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Subject: U.S.S. E.HILL - Report of Fourth War Patrol.
1627 Entered southern end of KAI STRAIT.

Noon Posit: Lat. 4° 20' S. Long. 109° 54' E.

14 May 1945.
Proceeding through KAI and towards SIMON GULF.
2100 Observed searchlight display from SIMON, lasting about an
hour.

2300 Commenced patrolling off SIMON 20 miles south of U.S.S.
ERILL.

Noon Posit: Lat. 0° 00' Long. 106° 45' E.

15 May 1945.
0500 Made rendezvous with ERILL (Ship Contact #5).
0600 Proceeding north to patrol area DO T off FULO T.G.C.L.
L.
1303 SD radar contact, range 15 miles. Sighted what appeared to be
single tailed Liberator, B4Y2. Attempted communication by VHF
and S.F.F. frequency without success.

Noon Posit: Lat. 03° 23' N. Long. 105° 06' E.

16 May 1945.
0200 Patrolling on line 330° T. - 150° T. seven miles from the shore
line just above FULO T.G.C.L.
0419 SJ radar contact, bearing 269° T., 16,000 yards (Ship Contact
#6). Commenced tracking. Target determined to be zigging on
base course 150° T., speed 14 knots.
0458 Battle Stations Torpedo Attack. Turned in to target to get at
him before he entered mined area behind FULO T.G.C.L.
0523 Commenced firing six MK. XIV-3 torpedoes forward, torpedo run
2600 yards, gyros 352°, depth set 3 feet, track angle 100° T.
Because of rain and poor visibility, could not see the
target, and all fire control was by radar. Depth of water 16
fathoms.
0525 Observed and heard first of two timed hits in target. Shortly
before firing we discovered a smaller target close by the
larger, and decided he was an escort.

Target stopped and opened up with a barrage of 4" and 20 m.m.
which lasted off and on until
0700 when we submerged. The target was obviously hurt, but not sunk
and his gunfire held us off during darkness. Commenced closing

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Subject: U.S.S. [UNCLEAR: L-BILL] (S 360) - Report of Fourth [UNCLEAR: Pr] Patrol

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Subject: U.S.S. BERGALL - Report of Fourth War Patrol.

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(F) S.U.B. CONTACTS - Report of Fourth War Patrol.
Subject: U.S.S. TACITURN

| No. | Time  | Date    | Latitude | Longitude | Type | Initial Range | How Contacted | Course | Speed | Remarks                                                               |
|-----|-------||||------||||-------||
| 1   | 0622 I| 5-7-45  | 16-20 N  | 112-03 E  | SS   | 9000 yards    | SJ Radar      | 140° T | 12 kts| Lookout. H.I.S. BELIEVED Dutch TURRILIN                               |
| 2   | 1448 I| 5-8-45  | 19-41 N  | 113-26 E  | SS   | 14000 yards   | SJ Radar      | 150° T | 14 kts| Lookout. H.I.S. MINELAYER.                                            |
| 3   | 0930 I| 5-10-45 | 11-03 N  | 115-20 E  | SS   | 10300 yards   | SJ Radar      | 000° T | 10 kts| Surface watch. U.S.S. BIRGILL                                         |
| 4   | 2032 I| 5-12-45 | 6-30 S   | 110-30 E  | SS   | 8000 yards    | SJ Radar      | 170° T | 10 kts| Periscope. U.S.S. B.V.                                                |
| 5   | 0500 I| 5-15-45 | 6-54 S   | 105-00 E  | SS   | 16000 yards   | SJ Radar      | 150° T | 10 kts| Surface watch. U.S.S. COSI                                            |
| 6   | 0419 I| 5-10-45 | 7-02 N   | 103-22 E  | SS   | 10500 yards   | SJ Radar      | 150° T | 10 kts| Surface watch. U.S.S. OVER Sunk.                                      |
| 7   | 0436 I| 5-19-45 | 8-05 N   | 102-22 E  | SS   | 6000 yards    | SJ Radar      | 150° T | 10 kts| Surface watch. U.S.S. MINELAYER                                       |
| 8   | 2219 I| 5-22-45 | 8-00 N   | 103-20 E  | SS   | 6000 yards    | SJ Radar      | 150° T | 6 kts | Surface watch. U.S.S. MINELAYER                                       |
| 9   | 0328 I| 5-24-45 | 7-20 N   | 103-00 E  | SS   | 9000 yards    | SJ Radar      | 150° T | 6 kts | Surface watch. U.S.S. MINELAYER                                       |
| 10  | 2337 I| 5-29-45 | 10-10 N  | 99-30 E   | Small| 9000 yards    | SJ Radar      | 100° T | 6 kts | Freighter sunk by 5" gun fire.                                        |
| 11  | 0302 I| 6-6-45  | 10-00 N  | 105-00 E  | SS   | 25300 yards   | SJ Radar      | 030° T | 15 kts| Proper lookout. H.I.S. MINELAYER                                      |
| 12  | 1250  | 6-9-45  | 10-20 N  | 105-12 E  | SS   | 12000 yards   | SJ Radar      | 165° T | 11 kts| Lookout. H.I.S. MINELAYER                                             |
| 13  | 2255  | 6-9-45  | 10-27 N  | 105-14 E  | All  | 25000 yards   | Lookout       | 255° T | 12 kts| Ship. H.I.S. SEASCOUT Exchanged recognition signal by blinker.        |
| 14  | 0258  | 6-15-45 | 10-37 N  | 105-00 E  | SS   | 16000 yards   | SJ Radar      | 255° T | 12 kts| Surface watch. H.I.S. MINELAYER                                       |
| 15  | 1810  | 6-15-45 | 9-0 N    | 116-30 E  | SS   | 16000 yards   | SJ Radar      | 255° T | 12 kts| Periscope watch. H.I.S. MINELAYER                                     |

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Subject: U.S.S. L.A. BILL - Report of Fourth War Patrol.

(I) MINES

No mines were encountered. There is no effective mine field at
REMBANG, JAVA, and it is suggested as a profitable location for a
submarine plant.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS

No anti-submarine measures were encountered other than aircraft, and
these were easily avoided. The minelayer damaged during the night of
15 - 16 May effectively held us out of range by using a heavy but
indiscriminate barrage of 4.7" and 20 m.m. fire. He later directed
this fire ineffectively at a shallow running torpedo approaching him
in daylight, apparently with the intention of causing a premature.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE

(1) Hull and Machinery

(a) Hull - None.

(b) Main Engines

On 10 June, number one main engine evidenced difficulty in
starting and emitted a black puff of smoke when units first
fired.

This difficulty was traced to faulty injector operation,
believed to be the result of improper injector overhaul
during refit. Three injectors were completely replaced
and six spray-tip and check valve assemblies were renewed.

Following this repair, while the engine was being tested
on propulsion at 80-90 load, the temperature of number
one unit rapidly climbed to 750 degrees. The engine was
secured and the cause determined to be that the connect-
ing the micrometer rod to the fuel control rack of the unit
had fallen out, permitting the injector to inject full fuel
into the cylinder. This was replaced and cottered. Subse-
quent operation satisfactory.

(c) Mark VII Gyro Compass

On 21 May, sluggish and erratic operation of Mark VII gyro
repeaters and radically increased gyro error gave indication
that our old difficulties - follow-up motor trouble - were
with us again.

The gyroscope was secured and upon inspection it was deter-
mined that bearings on the follow-up motor were frozen.
The motor was replaced with the spare. Old motor was over-
hauled and fitted with new bearings.

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Subject: U.S.S. H.M.LILL - Report of Fourth War Patrol.
(H) RADAR

SJ-1 The operation of the SJ has been satisfactory with four excep-
tions. The high voltage rectifier (range indicator) failed.
This failure because of modifications made for the ST radar,
caused the loss of horizontal sweep control, focus control,
and receiver tuning. The video cable from the range indicator
was intermittently opened due to poor installation. This gave
a spokewheel effect. There were false echoes on the main
sweep with the transmitter off-keyed caused by a loose coaxial
cable fitting. Two 5HFL cathode ray tubes failed causing a a
loss of intensity control. One has been in operation since
commissioning. The relative power output has been constant
and ringtime constant for the entire run. The transmitter
unit, when pushed all the way into its case and securely
screwed down, caused oscillations in the range indicator unit.
The trouble was traced to a faulty interlock in the transmitter.
Since the installation of the ST radar, the LP4 tube in the
range indicator will not light. Landfalls were picked up at
the extreme range of the equipment. The initial range to a
minelayer was 16,000 yards. The average initial range to
submarines were 10,000 yards. We obtained a range of 17,000
yards on H.M.S. THOROUGH. A range of 29,000 yards on a hospital
ship was obtained. We also picked up a lighthouse at 23,280
yards.

ST Although this equipment was not used during the patrol, we
cannot say that the equipment was operating satisfactorily.
Constant drift of the beat frequency oscillator necessitated
tuning of the transmitter unit. Late in the patrol we found
that by reducing the length of the probe on the beat oscillator,
we partially eliminated this drift. We did get a landfall of
40,000 yards after this adjustment.

SD-4 The operation of the SD has been satisfactory throughout the
patrol. Landfalls ranged up to 55 miles. Aircraft ranges
were up to 30 miles.

BN The operation of the BN has been satisfactory with one exception.
The failure of a 10 MFD., 600 volt filter capacitor in the low
voltage rectifier circuit caused the 15J transmitter tube and
two 5U4C rectifier tubes to burn out and arc. This failure
necessitated retuning of the equipment. Saturation IFF response
was obtained at 30 miles.

ABR-7 The operation of the ABR-7 has been satisfactory.

APR-1 The operation of the APR has been satisfactory. The installa-
tion of the directional antenna system has been of great value
in locating shore stations and aircraft. However, upon instal-
lation of the ST transmitter in the control room and the in-
stallation of directional APR antenna system, pick-up of RF
energy from ST via ST cables, and eliminating cross-overs,
pick-up was cut down to only a few frequencies. It is recom-
mended that CTM installations be replaced with longer lead-

36.

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Subject: U.S.S. LAHILL - Report of Fourth War Patrol.

permit his attaining a position for night attack.

A submarine mine plant is suggested for the shallow stretch between
SI CORA and LAKON ROAD, THAILAND. (7° 30' N., 100° 30' E.)

We lay close to the dubious distinction of being the first U. S.
Submarine to sink a ship east of the 100th east meridian.

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F05-26/A16-3
Serial: ( 0177 )

SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY SIX

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

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO HAWKBILL Conf. ltr.
SS366/A16-3 Serial 07
dated 18 June 1945.

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

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

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Fourth War Patrol.

1. The FOURTH war patrol of HAWKBILL was conducted in the Gulf of
Siam and the South China Sea and lasted for 45 days, of which 38 days were
spent in the area north of the Barrier.

2. Only one contact worthy of torpedo fire was made. This occurred
in the early morning hours of 16 May, off PULO TENGGOL, and appeared as a single
target on the SJ radar making 14 knots on a southeasterly course. The approach
was conducted entirely by radar in poor visibility. The appearance of another
small radar pip in the later stages of the approach indicated the presence of an
escort, and six mark 14 torpedoes were fired forward with small gyros at a range
of 2800 yards on a 90 port track. Depth set was 3 feet in calm water. The first
torpedo was seen to run off to the left. The other five apparently ran normally,
and No. 2 and 3 were seen and heard to hit. A spread coverage of 4 degrees was
used which is considered ample in view of the fact that only radar bearings were
used.

3. As the target failed to sink, a second attack was made submerged
later the same morning, at which time the target was seen to be a CM of the
HATSUTAKA class (EC) of 2000 tons. She was being towed stern first by a small
sea truck, about 3000 yards off shore. A long range shot was necessary in order
not to lose the target, and three mark 14-3A's were fired from the bow tubes in
low power with a torpedo run of about 4600 yards in a 30 starboard track (150
port track considering her reverse direction of motion.) Depth was again set
at three feet, and a total spread of 1 degree was used. This remarkable shot
produced one hit amidships which immediately sank the CM, leaving her bow project-
ing vertically. It was learned later with great satisfaction that this was
probably the same CM that had given COBIA a bad time a few days before with
depth charges. Heavy gun fire of all calibres from the target failed to divert
the hitting torpedo. All torpedo wakes were in clear view, emphasized by a
smoke trail. The sea truck made off into a nearby river and could not be lo-
cated after surfacing about twenty minutes later.

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FC5-26/A16-3
Serial: ( 0177 )

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO HAWKBILL Conf. ltr.
SS366/A16-3 Serial 07
dated 18 June 1945.

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

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Fourth War Patrol.

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FC5-26/A16-3
Serial: ( 0177 )

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO HAWKBILL Conf. ltr.
SS366/A16-3 Serial 07
dated 18 June 1945.

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

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Fourth War Patrol.

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FE24-71/A16-3
Serial 0175-A
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr.
A16-3 Serial 07, dated
18 June 1945. Report of
Fourth War Patrol.

UNITED STATES NAVY
120/ar
3 July 1945

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

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS-366) - Report of Fourth War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. The Fourth War Patrol of the U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS-366)
under the command of Commander F. W. SCANLAND, Jr., U.S.N., was con-
ducted in the GULF of SIAM and SOUTH CHINA SEA areas. The excellent,
aggressive, and thorough area coverage was characteristic of this
experienced and skillful Commanding Officer.

2. The HAWKBILL, in sinking a HATSUKAKA Class minelayer,
won the hearty congratulations of all submarines in the Southwest
Pacific area. This troublesome escort was identified by the COBIA
as the one who had given her a bad depth charging a few days before.
Other patrol reports from the SIAM GULF area indicate that this same
escort vessel has caused our submarines considerable trouble. In
order to sink this valuable target the HAWKBILL had to maneuver in the
close vicinity of a known Allied Minefield. The first of two daring
attacks was delivered on the surface one and one quarter miles from
the northwest edge of the minefield and in 17 fathoms of water. Two
hits stopped the target but did not sink her and in the face of a
continuous barrage of gunfire from the target's 4 inch and 20 MM guns
for the next hour and a half until daylight, another surface attack
was out of the question. The HAWKBILL, however, refusing to let this
two thousand ton minelayer escape, submerged; crossed one edge of the
minefield, and delivered the coup de grace 1,500 yards from the west-
ern edge of the field in 17 fathoms of water, in a long-range, low
power attack which speaks extremely well for the efficiency of fire
control party of this veteran ship and crew. From this attack posi-
tion the HAWKBILL had a 12 mile run to get into water deeper than 20
fathoms.

3. The HAWKBILL's unfortunate and embarrassing experience
with a Navy search plane whose questions, if they had been answered,
would have compromised not only the HAWKBILL's position but that of
several other submarines, was due to the fact that the pilot had not

[STAMP: RECEIVED
16 JUL 1945]

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FE24-71/A16-3 UNITED STATES NAVY 12c/ar
Serial 0175-A 3 July 1945
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
[HANDWRITTEN: UUNFIDE]
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr.
A16-3 Serial 07, dated
18 June 1945. Report of
Fourth War Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS-366) - Report of Fourth War
Patrol - Comment on.

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UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

[STAMP: REG NO F-664]
[STAMP: R.S. NO [HANDWRITTEN: 7-05336]]
[STAMP: REG. SHEET NO [HANDWRITTEN: 24]]
[STAMP: 21 JUL 1945]

A16-3(8)(F-3c/cgj)
Serial: [HANDWRITTEN: 04218]

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

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to:
CO USS HAWKBILL conf
ltr A16-3, serial 07,
dated 18 June 1945.

From: Commander Seventh Fleet.
To : Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS-366) - Report of Fourth
         War Patrol - comment on.

1. Forwarded.

2. The Commander Seventh Fleet heartily con-
gratulates the HAWKBILL for her tenacious efforts in sinking
a Jap minelayer which had caused considerable trouble to the
Submarines of this fleet.

[SIGNATURE: T. C. Kinkaid]
T. C. KINKAID

Copy to:
ComSubs7th
ComSubRon-26
CO USS HAWKBILL

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U.S.S. LAMFILL (SS366)

c/o Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, Calif.
19 August 1945.

SS366/A16-3
Serial ( 011 )

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

From: The Commanding Officer, U.S.S. LAMFILL.
To : Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) Commander Submarine Division 261.
(2) Commander Submarine Squadron 26.
(3) Commander Submarines Seventh Fleet.
(4) Commander Seventh Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. LAMFILL - Report of Fifth War Patrol.

Enclosures: (A) Subject Report.
(B) Track Chart (To Commander Submarines
Seventh Fleet only).

1. Enclosure (A), covering the fifth war patrol
of this vessel conducted in Gulf of Siam, Tonkin Gulf, and
South China Sea during the period 12 July 1945 to 19 August
1945, is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: F.M. Scanland]
F.M. SCANLAND, Jr.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/30/92]

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

[HANDWRITTEN: 141961]

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Subject: U.S.S. ANTHEDON History of Fourth Patrol.
(A) PROLOGUE
Returned from fourth war patrol 18 June 1945. Between 19 June
and 2 July 1945 underwent normal refit from U.S.S. ANTHEDON at
SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.

3 July 1945 ship's company returned to the ship from C.I. COE
for period of loading and training. Loaded 12 MK. XVIII-1
forward, 6 MK. XIV-3A, and 3 MK. XXVII torpedoes aft. Loaded
112 additional rounds of 5" ammunition in the four spare
racks forward.

On 12 July 1945 training and loading complete, ship ready
for sea.

The following officers and C.P.O.s are aboard for this patrol
and have made the indicated number of patrols, including this
one:

SCARLAND, F.F., jr        Comdr.           7
TUCKER, F.B.              Lt-Comdr.        5
FOCKELE, L.M.             Lieut.           5
THOMPSON, L.E.            Lieut.           5
CHRISTOPHER, G.A.         Lieut.(jg)       3
MURPHY, R.L.              Lieut.(jg)       5
ROMAN, J.J.               Lieut.(jg)       11
MCCREADY, E.J.            Lieut.(jg)       2
LUZY, R.A.                Lieut.(jg)       3
BARKLEY, H.L.             Ensign           3
KELLY, J.L., jr           Ensign           2

BLY, D. (n)               CMoMM(A)(T)      10
CALLAHAN, J.S., jr        CR(PA)(T)        5
FORDE, R.L.               CMoM(A)(T)       5
ODON, R.D.                CEM(AA)(T)       9
PETROVSKY, J.M.           CE(AA)(T)        10
PRUDEN, J. (n)            CPHM(A)(T)       6
ROHRE, J.R.               CPHM(A)(T)       5
ORTON, R. (n)             CCS(A)(T)        12½

(B) NARRATIVE
ALL TIMES ARE ITEM, ZONE -9

12 July 1945.
1400 Departed SUBIC BAY, P.I.

1500 Fired all guns at target towed by U.S.S. COUGAR.

1600 Gave services to DE escort as target for sound runs.
     Made trim dive.

1700 Radar tracking exercises and surface radar approaches
to
2000 on escorts.

Inspection of motor room disclosed J. KUSTYNSKI, F1c,

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about 2000 and 1000 tons respectively.
about 800 tons, and three other escorts of the
type. We finally managed, by dint of much trying
and turning, to get the sights on the Kamikaze, and
at

1902 fired six MK. XVIII-1 torpedoes from the bow tubes,
range 2200 yards, track 110° P., gyros 30° left, depth
set at 4 feet.

1903 Target turned hard right towards the beach, presenting
a 180° angle on bow, and neatly combing all torpedoes.
We are uncertain as to whether this was part of his
zig zag, or he detected the approaching torpedoes. The
latter seems to be indicated, as from this time on he
knew we were there. Commenced a reload forward, in
the meantime a track like a water bug trying
to keep our stern tubes bearing on him.

1910 Two depth charges, to discourage us. For the next
hour he milled around at about 3000 yards range,
apparently circling us, and then he spun on his heel
and headed in at full speed for us. Fortunately we had
to keep tail to him, and when the range was 1000 yards,
angle on the bow zero, at

2009 fired three MK. XIV-3A torpedoes with MK. 10 exploders
from aft, torpedo run 700 yards, gyro angles near 180°,
4° spread, down the throat.

Left the periscope up fully expecting to see him blow
up in our faces. Either the torpedoes under ran him,
or the run was shorter than calculated and the
torpedoes were not armed, because he kept right on coming.
Could see all hands on the Kamikaze pointing at the
scope. Started the periscope down, and had lowered it
about halfway when he went roaring overhead and shot
by the works. Hawkbill leaped, shuddered, and shook
like a thing alive -- but she held. We lost power on
everything and shot to the surface with a 20° up angle,
exposing 60 feet of the forecastle, and putting the
bow 20 feet into the air. The executive officer had
the presence of mind to call for "all back full" over
the phone to maneuvering room, while the C.O. passed
the word to destroy all classified equipment in the
ship. Flooded negative tank, stopped the motors, and
hit bottom at eighteen fathoms. Fortunately, the order
to destroy all was not through the ship, although all
destructors were connected. (It is pertinent, to
think, to note that we had six sea bags chock full of
secret and confidential papers, weighted for jettison-
ing, and still had plenty left over). Kamikaze drew
off and commenced a deliberate and systematic search
and approach, and at

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22 July 1945.
Uneventful enroute entrance to JOINT ZONE.
Noon Posit. Lat. 06° 52' N., Long. 106° 32' E.

23 July 1945.
Uneventful enroute JOINT ZONE.
Noon Posit. Lat. 10° 32' N., Long. 110° 54' E.

24 July 1945.
0600 Entered JOINT ZONE.
Noon Posit. Lat. 13° 42' N., Long 115° 37' E.

25 July 1945.
0530 Joined by escort DE U.S.S. IRATE, proceeding to SUBIC
BAY.
0943 Moored to U.S.S. ANTEDON at SUBIC BAY, P.I.
While in SUBIC made essential repairs to battle damage,
fueled ship, and received nine replace ment torpedoes.
Detached Lt.(jg) H.J. O'BRIEN, U.S.N.R. and Lieut.
C.R. MASON, U.S.N.R. reported aboard.

28 July 1945.
1800 Departed SUBIC for continuation of patrol under escort
of U.S.S. CODSC.
2036 Released escort.

29 July 1945.
Enroute area C-1 and C-2 at four engine speed.
1030 Sighted B-24Z aircraft, range four miles. Unable to
raise on V.H.F.
1108 SJ radar contact 28 miles. Our SD is obviously on the
fritz. Exchanged calls with B-24Z search plane.
1332 Sighted B-24Z at 6 miles.
Noon Posit. Lat. 13° 34' N. Long. 119° 18' E.

30 July 1945.
1548 Sighted land southeast of TOURAN, Indo-China.
1600 On station patrolling off entrance to TOURAN BAY.
Noon Posit. Lat. 15° 53' N. Long. 109° 50' E.

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Subject: U.S.S. BONEFISH Report of Patrol
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0910 Received official call from Commanding Officer, U.S.S.
     BONAVENTURE.

1000 Paid official call on S.O.P.A. in U.S.S. MATES.

1500 Made arrangements with R.A.A.F. Headquarters for two
     mosquitoes and one Beaufighter to give us air cover
     during a bombardment of Tera an garrison which we
     have planned for 1000, the 18th. Disembarked Australian
     commando party.

     During the day we gave fuel to SC 982, PCE 842, and
     an oil barge, a total of 25,000 gallons. The diesel
     fuel problem here is acute.

14 August 1945.
At Brunei Bay

15 August 1945.
The enemy has surrendered. At Brunei Bay awaiting
orders.

16 August 1945.
0800 Departed Brunei for Subic Bay.

     Noon Posit. Lat. 5° 25' N. Long. 114° 23' E.

17 August 1945.
Enroute Subic Bay.

1630 Exchanged calls with IB411.

     Noon Posit. Lat. 09° 04' N. Long. 111° 25' E.

18 August 1945.
Enroute Subic Bay.

     Noon Posit. Lat. 13° 43' N., Long. 115° 15' E.

19 August 1945.
0500 At rendezvous with U.S.S. CAIMAN, CARBONERO, RASHER,
     WOODSLL, and ROLF, enroute Subic Bay.

0900 Arrived Subic Bay.

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Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL - Report of Fifth War Patrol.

C. | Time | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Type | Initial Range | Initial Bearing | Course | Speed | How Contacted | Remarks
---|---
1 | 0442 | 7-17-45 | 03-07.0 N | 103-33.4 E | SS | 9000 Yards | 000 T | 030 T | 11 kts | SJ Radar | Rendezvous with U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS330)
2 | 1023 | 7-18-45 | 04-40.5 N | 103-30.5 E | Convoy (Seven Ships) | 14000 Yards | 000 T | 190 T | 12 kts | Periscope (Submerged) | Made approach, missed target. Detached us. 0016 lost contact with target.
3 | 1050 | 7-19-45 | 06-14.0 N | 103-15.0 E | Convoy (Seven Ships) | 11000 Yards | 000 T | 240 T | 12 kts | Periscope (Submerged) | Made several approaches on Convoy. Did not fire.
4 | 2247 | 7-20-45 | 04-29.0 N | 103-29.0 E | Submarine (Chumilio) | 2000 Yards | 000 T | V.R. | 10 kts | SJ Radar | Stalked submarine with 40 mm.
5 | 2200 | 7-21-45 | 04-50.0 N | 103-43.0 E | SS | 10000 Yards | 000 T | 150 T | 10 kts | SJ Radar | Rendezvous with U.S.S. COU (SS224).

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Subject: U.S.S. LAMBILL - Report of War Patrol.
(H) ATTACK DATA

TORPEDO ATTACK REPORT

U.S.S. LAMBILL Torpedo Attack No. 1 Patrol number Five
TIME: 1902(I) DATE: 18 July 1945 LAT: 04° 41.5' N.
                                        LONG: 103° 30.5' E.

TARGET DATA - DAMAGE INFLICTED

DESCRIPTION: One KAIBO class DD in company with three APG
             type escorts, two small tankers, and a small AK.
             The target selected was the destroyer. Contact
             was made by periscope in daylight. The weather
             was clear, the sea a slight chop, force one,
             visibility good.
TARGET DRAFT: 9' course 190° speed 13.5 Range 2200 yards

OWN SHIP DATA

SPEED: 4 knots COURSE: 272° DEPTH: 66' ANGLE: 0

FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA
TYPE ATTACK: Periscope Submerged.

Tubes             1       2       3       4       5       6
Track Angle       106P    110P    109P    111P    117P    120P
Gyro Angle        332     330     334     331     332     332
Depth Set         4'      4'      4'      4'      4'      4'
Power             28.7    28.7    28.7    28.7    28.7    28.7
Hit or Miss       Miss    Miss    Miss    Miss    Miss    Miss
Erratic           No      No      No      No      No      No
MK Torpedo        18-1    18-1    18-1    18-1    18-1    18-1
Serial No.        55984   55511   54789   55025   55497   54778
MK Exploder       8-7     8-7     8-7     8-7     8-7     4-7
Serial No.        16743   16146   16765   16815   16776   16486
Actuation Set     Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact
Actuation Actual  -
MK Warhead        18-1    18-2    18-2    18-2    18-2    18
Serial No.        1882    5363    6024    6071    6059    47
Explosive         THX-2   THX-2   THX-2   THX-2   THX-2   THX-2
Firing Interval   ---     12"     7"      7"      8"      6"
Type Spread       Divergent Divergent Divergent Divergent Divergent Divergent
                  1 R     1 L     3 R     2 R     2 L     3 L

Sea Conditions: Slight chop, force one
Run in Yds.       2210    2220    2220    2240    2250    2270
REMARKS: Target zigged away to 180° angle on the bow one minute
         after firing first torpedo.

OVERHAUL ACTIVITY: U.S.S. ATULEDO.

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Subject: U.S.S. PINTADO Report of an Patrol.
the shaft, a loud knock occurs.

With continued operation the noise in the gears
has been observed to increase in intensity. The
increase is prevalent at all speeds but particu-
larly noticeable in the range between 80 and 120
shaft R.P.M.

(d) Gyro Compasses

The shock of depth charging resulted in the follow-
ing damage to the gyro compasses:

Auxiliary - Loss of mercury. Replaced with no diffi-
culty.

Mark VII - Most of the mercury had splashed out of
the mercury tank and some particles were clinging
to the sensitive element. The shock was so great
that the spring-suspended bowl was driven down upon
the terminal block and pinnacle base. The loud
weight on the bowl was consequently shifted aft,
causing the spider to list 30° on the inner gimbal
ring. The terminal block on starboard side was
shattered and the follow-up motor field DC supply
leads were severed at the block between terminal
block and control panel. In addition, the collar
at the top of the float ball was broken.

Repairs were effected as follows: mercury float
tank refilled. Weights added forward of inner
gimbal ring to correct unbalanced condition of
spider. Spliced broken leads at terminal block.
Float ball collar still usable. Follow-up mechanism
bearing was partly due to follow-up mechanism
against sensitive element. Corrected when compass
was re-assembled, but still excessively noisy.

Damage sustained by the compass during depth charge
attack as described above was repaired by Submarine
Division 261 during the four day stop at Subic Bay
for repairs.

Shortly after resuming patrol the compass again
showed considerable error. Upon examination it
was found that the centering stalk had frozen
and the centering pin bent. In this con-
dition a large roll or pitch of the ship would
cause a force to be exerted on the sensitive ele-
ment in such a manner as to cause excess from
the meridian. This effect is believed
to be caused by the extreme tilting of the sensitive
element necessary to replace the illumination light.

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The following
frequencies:

Serial One
Originated 191211. First call 1215 on 8470 kcs.
answered by NNTL at 1215. Receipted for by NNTL
at 1243. Resent as number 189 on schedule at 1341.

Serial Two
Originated at 210202. First call 0515 on 8470 kcs.
answered by NNTL on schedule at 0546 with a "Q"
signal to test. At 0600 on schedule told to
shift to 12705 kcs. First call at 0605 on
12705. Answered by unknown station at 0615.
Answered by NNTL at 0620. Answered by NNTL at
0630. Receipted for by NNTL at 0630. Receipted
for on schedule at 0642. Resent as number 224
on schedule.

Serial Three
Originated at 221211. First call on 8470 kcs
at 1213. Second call on 8470 kcs at 1216.
Third call on 8470 kcs at 1219. Answered by
NNTL at 1221 with a "Q" signal giving a signal
strength of two and offering to re-transmit.
Answered by NPO at 1223 with a "Q" signal giving
signal strength three and offering to re-
transmit. Sent to NPO at 1227. After transmission
of message, VIXO asked for repeat of one group.
Asked NPO for his receipt. NPO gave a negative
receipt from NPO. Resent to NNTL. Receipted
for by NNTL at 1300 on baker schedule. Resent on
baker schedule as number 239.

Serial Four
Originated 021152. (Aug). First call on 8470
kcs at 1155. Answered by NVB at 1156. Receipted
for by NVB at 1202. Receipted for on baker
schedule at 1217. Resent as number 502 on baker
schedule.

Serial Five
Originated 050011 (Aug). First call on 8470
kcs at 0014. A total of five calls were made
between 0014 and 0036. We were told to wait
at 0037. At 0048 received K from NVB.
Receipted for at 0055. Resent for on
schedule at 0100. Resent as number 566 on baker
schedule.

Serial Six
Originated 111017 (Aug). First call at 1018
on 8470 kcs. Second call at 1020. Third call
at 1022. Fourth call at 1024. Received K from NVB
at 1025. NVB asked for repeat of several groups
at 1031. At 1033 NVB asked for the same repeat,
saying that he was being interfered with. Re-
ceipted for at 1036. Resent as number 657 on
baker schedule.

Serial Seven
Originated 170115. Unable to pass on 4235 or 8470
kcs. Four calls were made between 0710 and 0720.
Sent at 0722 to NVB on 8470 kcs. Receipted for
0727. Receipted for on schedule 0730. Resent on
Baker schedule as number 765.

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Subject: U.S.S. HAMMERLI -- Report of Fifth War Patrol.
Radio Material Failures

The forward insulator on the starboard antenna was
crushed in the antenna itself parted during the depth
charge attack. The after stanchion was torn loose at
the same time.

The RBS, in use on the boat for the first time, developed
a minor glitch during the depth charge attack. Until
then it had been an excellent receiving set, and therefore had
receiving set. On several occasions, both before and
after the charge, it was used then interfered with
reception on the other sets (RBH, RL) and made it very difficult.

The stand off insulators on the starboard antenna were
snapped off when a falling signal gun struck the antenna.
Emergency repairs were effected, for during
the use of the antenna for receiving, but not for
transmitting.

(M) R.D.R

SJ-1 The operation of the SJ-1 has been satisfactory. The
high voltage rectifier tube 2X2/879 in the range
indicator failed. This seems to be a common failure,
occurring on an average of once every three weeks.

As a result of a depth charge there was a power failure
(120 V and 250 Volt D.C.) to the training motor. This
was remedied upon replacing the line fuses. The lobe
switching assembly in the antenna head was put out of
commission by the shock. After a day and a half of
inoperation, the lobe switching returned to normal
operation. Apparently the assembly was stuck, and later
became free because of the motion of the submarine.

Landfall ranges were obtained out to the end of the main
sweep. Ranges on a DJ were obtained out to 20,000 yards
and on a submarine out to 12,500 yards.

A 1500 yard false echo was corrected by replacing the
reduction network (pulse box).

Replaced R()39, evidently broken during the depth
charge attack.

Replaced two IF amplifiers on the IF strip, range indicator.

Trouble was experienced with the control unit fuses. We
modified the main control unit by replacing 6 ampere
fuses F-9 and F-10 with 10 ampere fuses.

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OPERATION U.S.S. TUNA PATROL
Was maintained during normal submerged operations.

- C - JK sound gear performed satisfactorily until severe
depth charging damaged the motor controller.

The fathometer gave the best results to date. Clear
dependable readings as low as four fathoms were obtained.

Materiel Failures:

The starting resistance and overload relay for
controller of #3 - JK sound gear was put out of
commission by severe depth charging.

During voyage repair period at Subic Bay, both sound
training motors were flooded out. They were replaced
by repair force with two rebuilt motors. Operation
has been satisfactory, although the #2 motor has been
noisy due to misalignment.

(D) DENSITY LAYERS
As the bathythermograph was put out of commission by the
severe depth charging of 16 July, no data on density layers
is submitted prior to 31 July. Off TOURANE, Indo-China, a
sharp 10 - 12 degree layer was found in the vicinity of 100
feet. It took a 12,000 pound increase in ballast to get to
150 feet depth from 65 feet.

(E) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY
Health was good; no sickness or injuries.

Food was adequate and well prepared.

Habitability remained excellent. Oxygen was bled into the
ship at two hour intervals during our depth charging; we
didn't need at at the time particularly, but we thought
we might be on the bottom for a long time.

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(R) PERSONNEL
(a) Number of men detached after previous patrol                               18
(b) Number of men on board during patrol                                        79
(c) Number of men qualified at start of patrol                                  63
(d) Number of men qualified at end of patrol                                     5
(e) Number of unqualified men making their first patrol                          7

(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED
Subic Bay to area             380 miles             51500 gallons
In Area                       2500 miles            31900 gallons
Area to Subic Bay             380 miles             51500 gallons
Subic Bay to Area*            380 miles             51500 gallons
In Area*                      4600 miles            40900 gallons
Area to Subic Bay*            380 miles             5200 gallons

*Second part of patrol.

(S) DURATION
Days enroute area             4
Days in area                  31
Days enroute base             4
Days submerged                0

(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING
TORPEDOES           FUEL               PROVISIONS           PERSONNEL FACTOR
18                  41900 gallons      30 days              30 days

(U) COMMUNICATION, RADAR AND SONAR COUNTERMEASURES.
Communications: There were no countermeasures.
Radar: No enemy radar or enemy jamming was encountered.

Sonar: Shortly after the DD passed over the submarine for
the second time, a steady loud noise was heard. The
first assumption was that it was escaping air. A
complete check eliminated this possibility. Later
minor checks proved that there were no air leaks.

It was noted that immediately preceding the detona-
tion of a depth charge, this noise, easily heard
through the hull, was blanked out completely. Observa-
tions on JL listening gear substantiate the above
statements. On the listening gear the noise sounded
like "bubbles of air streaming from a small pipe".

It is believed that the source of the noise was a
countermeasure device, dropped by the DD, designed
for use against acoustic weapons.

The noise was heard for about one hour.
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FC5-26/A16-3
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C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) -
Report of Fifth War Patrol.

From: Commander Submarine Squadron TWENTY SIX,
To : Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) Commander Submarines Southwest Pacific.
. (2) Commander SEVENTH FLEET.
Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) -- Report of Fifth War Patrol.

1. The Fifth war patrol of the U.S.S. HAWKBILL, under the command
of Comdr. F.W. SCANLAND, was performed in the Gulf of Siam, Tonkin Gulf, and
South China Sea area, and was of 38 days duration, of which 31 days were spent
in the area.

2. The patrol was broken off on 21 July because of severe damage
received from depth charging on 18 July. The period 21 July to 28 July was
spent enroute to and at Subic Bay where the damage to periscopes, compasses,
radars and radios was repaired. No serious hull or machinery defects were dis-
covered, and patrol was resumed on 28 July.

3. This patrol was an extremely active one. On the 17th of July,
one junk with 50,000 pounds of rice on board was destroyed. On the 18th of
July, off the east coast of the Malay Penninsula, several planes were sighted
during the day's submerged patrol. Finally at about 1830 a KAMIKAZE destroyer
was seen to be escorting a northbound convoy of 2 small tankers, a small cargo
ship and 3 other escorts of the XPG class. The destroyer was chosen as the target,
and in spite of a most radical constant-helm zig plan and barely 4 fathoms under
the keel, six mark 18-1 torpedoes were fired forward at a range of 2200 yards on
a 110 port track with about 330° gyro angles. Depth set was 4 feet in calm
water. The destroyer immediately turned away showing a 180° angle on the bow,
and all torpedoes missed. This particular destroyer is known to be very clever
in evading torpedoes, no doubt hearing them running on his sound gear. It is
possible that he has the equivalent of our TDM.

4. After the misses, HAWKBILL presented her stern and opened to
seaward, watching the destroyer circling aimlessly at about 3000 yards. This
he did for about an hour, at which time he suddenly headed straight for HAWK-
BILL. At 2009 HAWKBILL fired 3 mark 14 torpedoes aft. These were fitted with
mark 10 influence exploder. The angle on the bow was zero and the TDC torpedo run
was 700 yards. The gyro angles were near 180° and a 4° spread was used. The tor-
pedoes were set at 3 feet. This was a brilliant shot, and there was full expectation

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Fry
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
23 August 1945

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UNITED STATES NAVY
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1 September 1945

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr.
A16-3, Serial 001, dated
19 August 1945. Report
of Fifth War Patrol.

From: The Commander Submarines SOUTHWEST PACIFIC.
To: The Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: The Commander SEVENTH FLEET.
Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Fifth War Patrol-
Comment on.

1. The HAWKBILL Fifth War Patrol under the command
of Commander F. W. SCANLAND, Jr., U.S. Navy, was conducted in the
GULF of SIAM, TONKIN GULF and South CHINA SEA. HAWKBILL
coordinated her patrol with HAMMERHEAD and COD.

2. On 18 July HAWKBILL missed a KAMIKAZE Class
destroyer escorting a convoy with nine torpedoes fired from excellent
attack positions. Depth control was lost in shallow water immediate-
ly after the first depth charge attack and the quick action by the
Executive Officer, Lieut. Comdr. F. B. TUCKER, U.S.N., undoubtedly
saved the HAWKBILL from destruction. Damage was considerable and
return to SUBIC was necessary for repairs. In the interim, how-
ever, ships force repaired enough of the damage to enable an end
around on the convoy. Further attack was frustrated by radical
maneuvers by the enemy. The patrol was resumed on 28 July and
the period from 30 July to 3 August was spent performing blockade
duty off TOURANE. On 9 and 10 August two radio stations on
TAMBELAN ISLAND and JEMAJA ISLAND were destroyed by gunfire.
A landing party of Australians and ships force landed at TERAMPAH
TOWN on 11 August and destroyed the enemy compound and gasoline
dump, the defenders having fled to the hills. One small AK and 4
junks were sunk by gunfire and 250,000 pounds of rice was jettisoned.

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

4. The Force Commander heartily congratulates the
Commanding Officer, Officers and Crew of the HAWKBILL on this
aggressive and particularly well conducted patrol. The HAWKBILL
has an excellent war record and has contributed materially towards
the defeat of the enemy. The following damage to the enemy is
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[STAMP: 2 SEP 1945]
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Serial 0483-A
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L                                UNITED STATES NAVY
                                                        1 September 1945

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr.
A16-3, Serial 001 dated
19 August 1945. Report
of Fifth War Patrol.

Subject:        U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Fifth War Patrol-
                Comment on.

SUNK

1 - AK (EC)                                             600 Tons.
4 - Junks                                               100 Tons.
                                                        700 Tons.

DESTROYED

Two Radio Stations
One enemy compound and gasoline dump
250,000 pounds of rice
All damage was inflicted by gunfire.
                                                        [SIGNATURE: James Fife]
                                                        JAMES FIFE.
                                                        ORIGINAL COPY

DISTRIBUTION:
Cominch                     (3) Direct                  ComSubRon-22                (2)
Opnav                       (2) Direct                  ComSubRon-26                (2)
Opnav Op-23c                (1)                         ComSubRon-30                (2)
ComlstFlt                   (1)                         DivComSubRon-22             (1 ea)
Com2ndFlt                   (1)                         DivComSubRon-26             (1 ea)
Com7thFlt                   (2)                         DivComSubRon-30             (1 ea)
ComSubPac Adcomd            (1)(air mail)               S/M School, N.L. Conn.      (2)
ComSubslstFlt               (30)                        Comdt. NYD, Puget Sound     (1)
ComSubs2ndFlt               (4)                         SubAd, Mare Island          (2)
CTF-71                      (7)                         S/Ms 7th Flt                (1)
CTG-71.5                    (2)

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UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

A16-3(F-3-2/egw)
Serial: [HANDWRITTEN: 0358]
CONFIDENTIAL
[HANDWRITTEN: 0640]
[HANDWRITTEN: SHEET NO 1/0]
[STAMP: 10 OCT 1945]

THIRD ENDORSEMENT
CO USS HAWKBILL (SS366) conf.
ltr. serial 011 of 19 August
1945.

From: Commander SEVENTH Fleet.
To: Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.

Subject: USS HAWKBILL (SS 366) - Report of FIFTH War
Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

[SIGNATURE: C. Hong]
J. H. LONG
By direction

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Serial: [STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]
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THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
USS HAWKBILL Conf. Ltr.
A16-3, Serial 011, dated
19 August 1945.

From: Commander Philippine Sea Frontier.
To : Chief of Naval Operations.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL; Report of Fifth War Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

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

[HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE: Z. A. Gillette]

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PHILIPPINE SEA FRONTIER

19 OCT 1945

N. C. GILLETTE
Chief of Staff

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[HANDWRITTEN: HAWKBILL (SS-366)]
[HANDWRITTEN: WWII REPORT FILE]

[HANDWRITTEN: ALL MATERIAL ON THIS REEL Is DECLASSIFIED]

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DATE 13 Sep-9 Oct 44
FROM CROSS INDEX CARD
NAME HAWKBILL
SERIAL none
DATE 24 October 1944
SUBJECT Coordinated Attack Group Operations
Chronological report of operations of BAYA, BECUNA, HAWKBILL
under CDR A.H.Holtz USN. 13-23 Sep supported PALAU islands
landings; 24 Sep-9 Oct operated in SOUTH CHINA SEA. 57,000
tons sunk or damaged by this Coordinated Attack Group.
FILED: War Diary
Separately as ORIGINAL under USS BAYA
as PHOTOSTAT(O) under USS BAYA

MICROSERIAL NO.
ACTION REPORT OPNAV FORM 3880-13 (11-55) B-38888

DATE 13-25 September 1944
FROM CROSS INDEX CARD
NAME HAWKBILL
SERIAL i
DATE
SUBJECT STALEMATE II, Operations in
Operated in CATS group of Capt.C.W.Wilkins' ZOO to warn
of approach of enemy fleet during landing phase of PALAU
operations.
FILED: War Diary
Separately under TASK GROUP 17.18 no ser of no date

MICROSERIAL NO.
ACTION REPORT OPNAV FORM 3880-13 (10-55) B-21013

[HANDWRITTEN: A]
DECLASSIFIED
DATE 10-16 February 1945
FROM CO - USS HAWKBILL (SS-366)
NAME HAWKBILL
SERIAL 010
DATE 7 April 1945
SUBJECT Special Mission, Report of
Chronological report of attack and destruction of enemy
vessels in LOMBOK Strait and off NEI during THIRD WAR PARTOL. Five
craft of various designations sunk.
(SOWESPAC: US SUB OPS)
FILED: War Diary
Separately as ORIGINAL CAREON COPY

MICROSERIAL NO.
ACTION REPORT OPNAV FORM 3880-13 (11-55) B-38888

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A

DATE 10-16 February 1945 NAME HAWKBILL
FROM C.O. USS HAWKBILL (SS-366) SERIAL 0001
DATE 5 March 1945

SUBJECT TORPEDO FIRING Report.

Forwards report of firing of Mark 27 Torpedoes on THIRD
WAR PATROL with chronological report of circumstances.
Three hits, and three misses.
(SOWESPAC: SUB OPS)

FILED: War Diary

Separately
as Enc. to SUBS 7th Flt ser 00026 of 20 Mar 45

MICROSERIAL NO. ACTION REPORT OPNAV FORM 3480-13 (11-55) B-38683

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[HANDWRITTEN: Original]
[HANDWRITTEN: 2]

U.S.S. BAYA.

Care Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.,
24 October 1944.

C [STAMP: DECLASSIFIED] I A L

From: The Commanding Officer, U.S.S. BAYA.
To : The Commander in Chief, U. S. Fleet.
Via : Official Channels.

Subject: Coordinated Attack Group Consisting of
BAYA, BECUNA, HAWKBILL - report of.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the subject war patrols
is herewith forwarded. This group operated on a scouting line
east of the Phillipines and south of the Nansei Shoto Islands
as part of the fleet operations in the Phillipines. Later
the group operated in Luzon Straits and then north of Danger-
ous Ground.

[SIGNATURE: A. H. Holtz]
A. H. HOLTZ

101477 [STAMP: FILMED]

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C O N F I D E N T I A L
(A) PROLOGUE.
Prior to departure the group held coordinated search
and attack training at sea as a group and conducted
training at sea with other submarines at Pearl Harbor.

(B) NARRATIVE.

The BAYA, HAWKBILL, and BECUNA were to operate
in conjunction with two other groups as an
offensive reconnaissance group in conjunction
with fleet operations off Palau and the east
coast of the Philippines.

13 September to 23 September.

On the scouting line - no contacts other
than aircraft contacts.

23 September 1944.

Group ordered to area DETECT by ComSubPac.
Sent directions to HAWKBILL and BECUNA di-
viding area DETECT.

25 September 1944.

BECUNA made contact with 4 AK and possibly
3 DD in 21-28 N. and 118-57 E. BECUNA
fired six torpedoes at DD and overlapping
AK. One hit heard. Results not observed.

26 September 1944.

Received orders from ComSubPac to leave area
DETECT to arrive in TaskFor 71 South
China Sea area by 0900 I, 27 September.
Also received routing to Perth.

27 September 1944.

Sent area assignment to BECUNA and HAWKBILL.
No contacts in area. Rendezvoused with
HAWKBILL on 4 October 1944, to straighten
out communication difficulties.

6 October 1944.

Intercepted contact report from WHALE up in
Convoy College - several ships speed 14
headed through our area. Sent scouting as-
signments to HAWKBILL and BECUNA based on
WHALE report.

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C O N F I D E N T I A L
7 October 1944.

1900 I BECUNA made radar contact with northbound
convoy 95 miles to south of our position.

1906 I HAWKBILL made sight contact with convoy we
were searching for about 25 miles northeast
of our position.

2149 I HAWKBILL fired six torpedoes at large AK -
missed.

2224 I HAWKBILL attacked same large ammunition
loaded AK which sank three minutes later.

2230 I BAYA attacked large unidentified AK.

2258 to Target broke up and sank.
2315 I It is believed that after the WHALE attack
up north yesterday the convoy of several
large ships reported split up into indivi-
dual groups.

8 October 1944.

0032 I HAWKBILL contacted escort carrier and two
DD escorts.

0125 I BAYA decided to close carrier instead of work
with BECUNA on her northbound convoy. BAYA
headed north at full power, but never made
contact. HAWKBILL was driven down and depth
charged.

0210 I BECUNA attacked convoy of two large ships and
four real small ships. Obtained two hits in
tanker - results not observed.

During daytime escort carrier departed to south,
as seen by HAWKBILL. It is believed that this
carrier was covering the two groups in this
general vicinity and departed to the south to
cover any ships remaining out of the original
WHALE contact.

9 October 1944.

1802 I BECUNA attacked ten ship convoy with ten
torpedoes. Sank two tankers and damaged one
AP and one AK.

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CONFIDENTIAL
9 October 1944.

          1812 I HAWKBILL attacked same convoy. Sank one
                    AK and damaged one AK.

          2308 I HAWKBILL made second attack on same convoy and
                    damaged one AK.

REMARKS.

          On the basis of the patrol endorsement it is believed
          the following damage was inflicted on the enemy by
          this group:

SUNK:

          BAYA          1 AK          7500 tons.
          BECUNA        1 AO (med)    5000 tons.
                        1 AO (med)    5000 tons.
          HAWKBILL      1 AK (large)  7500 tons.
                        1 AK (med)    4000 tons.

          Total Sunk29000 tons.

DAMAGED:

          HAWKBILL      1 AK (med)    4000 tons.
                        1 AK (large)  7500 tons.
          BECUNA        1 AO (med)    5000 tons.
                        1 AP (med)    7500 tons.
                        1 AK (med)    4000 tons.

          Total Damaged28000 tons.

          Total sunk and damaged57000 tons.

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FC5-26/A16-3 SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY SIX
Serial 02 Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
17 November 1944.

CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO USS BAYA ltr.
dated 24 October 1944.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron TWENTY SIX.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
(2) The Commander, SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: War Patrol of Coordinated Search and Attack Group
consisting of BAYA, BECUNA and HAWKBILL - Comments
on.

1. The coordinated search and attack group consisting
of BAYA, BECUNA and HAWKBILL, with Commander A. H. Holtz, U.S.N.,
as Task Group Commander departed Pearl Harbor on 23
August 1944. From 13-23 September the group was employed on a
reconnaissance mission in the Palau-Philippines Area. The re-
mainder of the patrol was devoted to search and attack on enemy
shipping in the Philippines-South China Sea Area. BAYA, the last
of the group to return to port from this patrol, reached Fremantle,
W.A. on 22 October 1944. This was the first war patrol for each
ship of the group.

2. Area coverage was good, and the dissemination and
intelligent use of information enabled all ships of the group to
consummate attacks and inflict considerable damage on the enemy.

3. The Commanding Officer, USS BAYA, Commander A. H. Holtz,
is congratulated on the leadership and judgment displayed in
handling this group and for the results obtained.

[SIGNATURE: W. H. Ruppersberg]
L. T. HUFFMAN.

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SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS BAYA Conf. Ltr. dated
24 October 1944.

From: The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
To: The Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: The Commander, SEVENTH FLEET.
Subject: War Patrol of Coordinated Search and Attack Group
Consisting of U.S.S. BAYA, U.S.S. BECUNA, and
U.S.S. HAWKBILL from 13 September 1944 to 9 October
1944, comments on.

1. The Coordinated Search and Attack Group consisting
of BAYA, BECUNA and HAWKBILL, under the direction of Commander
A. H. HOLTZ, U.S.N., Commanding Officer BAYA, patrolled from 13 to
23 September on a scouting line east of the PHILIPPINES and south
of the NANSEI SHOTO ISLANDS in connection with the landings on PALAU
and MOROTAI. After passing to the operational control of this force
on 27 September, the Group patrolled in the SOUTH CHINA SEA north of
DANGEROUS GROUND.

2. During the early evening of October 7, BAYA and
HAWKBILL made three attacks on the remnants of a convoy previously
reported by HAKE, and succeeded in sinking two large AKs. At 0032
HAWKBILL made contact on an escorted carrier and two DD escorts, and
during the remainder of the night both HAWKBILL and BAYA attempted
unsuccessfully to close the carrier for attack. BECUNA was able to
make an attack on a remnant of the original group at 0110 and damag-
ed one medium AO.

3. BECUNA attacked a convoy on October 9th at 1802, and
HAWKBILL followed with two more attacks at 1812 and at 2308. These
three attacks sank two medium AOs and one medium AK and damaged two
medium AKs, one medium AP and one large AK.

4. The Group Commander, and BAYA, HAWKBILL and BECUNA
are congratulated upon inflicting the following damage on the enemy:

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F24-71/A16-3
Serial 01519
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

SECO D ENDORSEMENT to:
USS BYA Conf. Ltr. dated
24 October 1944.

Subject: War Patrol of Coordinated Search and Attack Group
         Consisting of U.S.S. BAYA, U.S.S. BECUNA, and
         U.S.S. HAWKBILL from 13 September 1944 to 9 October
         1944, report of.

SUNK
1 - AK (Large) (BAYA) 7,500 Tons
1 - AO (Medium) (BECUNA) 5,000 Tons
1 - AO (Medium) (BECUNA) 5,000 Tons
1 - AK (Large) (HAWKBILL) 7,500 Tons
1 - AK (Medium) (HAWKBILL) 4,000 Tons
                                        Total 29,000 Tons

DAMAGED
1 - AK (Medium) (HAWKBILL) 4,000 Tons
1 - AK (Large) (HAWKBILL) 7,500 Tons
1 - AO (Medium) (BECUNA) 5,000 Tons
1 - AO (Large) (BECUNA) 7,500 Tons
1 - AK (Medium) (BECUNA) 4,000 Tons
                                        Total 28,000 Tons

Grand Total 57,000 Tons

R. W. CHRISTIE.

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

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS BAYA Conf. Ltr. dated
24 October 1944.

Subject: War Patrol of Coordinated Search and Attack Group
Consisting of U.S.S. BAYA, USS BECUNA, and
U.S.S. HAWKBILL from 13 September 1944 to 9 October
1944, report of.

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[HANDWRITTEN: Original 1003]

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

From: The Commander Task Group17.18 (ZOO).
(ComSubDiv 242).
To : The Commander-in-Chief United States Fleet.

Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
(2) The Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas.

Subject: War Patrol of Offensive Reconnaissance Group
17.18 (ZOO) from September 13, 1944 to 25 September
1944.

References: (a) ComTaskFor 17 OPlan 3-44.
(b) War Patrol Report #6, U.S.S. SEAHORSE (SS304).
(c) War Patrol Report #9, U.S.S. WHALE (SS239).
(d) War Patrol Report #1, U.S.S. SEGUNDO (SS398).
(e) War Patrol Report #10, U.S.S. GROUPER (SS214).
(f) War Patrol Report #1, U.S.S. RAZORBACK (SS394).
(g) War Patrol Report #2, U.S.S. PIRANHA (SS389).
(h) War Patrol Report #2, U.S.S. CAVALLA (SS244).
(i) War Patrol Report #1, U.S.S. BAYA (SS318).
(j) War Patrol Report #1, U.S.S. BLICUNA (SS319).
(k) War Patrol Report #1, U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366).
[HANDWRITTEN: ok]

Enclosures: (A) Subject Patrol Report (and Track Chart to Com
SubsPac only).
* (B) Coordinated Attack Code for Inter-Zoo Use.
* (C) Special Instructions for Zoo.
To ComSubsTrainPac only.

1. Enclosure (A) covering the subject war patrol is
submitted herewith. This Task Group was formed to conduct an
offensive reconnaissance in support of the attacks upon and
occupation of Palau. The Group was designated by the
special name Zoo and was comprised of three combined submarine
wolf packs, the Bears, the Dogs and the Cats. The individual
pack compositions were as follows:

BEARS: U.S.S. SEAHORSE (SS304) (Zoo Flagship)
U.S.S. WHALE (SS239)
U.S.S. SEGUNDO (SS398)
U.S.S. GROUPER (SS214)

DOGS : U.S.S. RAZORBACK (SS394) (Pack Flagship)
U.S.S. PIRANHA (SS389)
U.S.S. CAVALLA (SS244)

[STAMP: FILMED]
[STAMP: 93545]
CATS : U.S.S. BAYA (SS318) (Pack Flagship)
U.S.S. BLICUNA (SS319)
U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366)

2. The mission of the Zoo was to maintain an offensive
reconnaissance line across enemy fleet's most probable line of
approach in order to warn friendly forces of early approach of
enemy and to intercept and destroy enemy forces approaching or
retiring from the assault area.

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CONFIDENTIAL
[STAMP: 03R122AJO34]
Subject: War Patrol of Offensive Reconnaissance Group 17.18
(ZOO) from September 13, 1944 to 25 September 1944

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Subject: War Patrol of Offensive Reconnaissance Group 17.18
(ZOO) From September 13, 1944 to 25 September 1944

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CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: War Patrol of Offensive Reconnaissance Group 17.18
(ZOO) from September 13, 1944 to 25 September 1944

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: War Patrol of Offensive Reconnaissance Group 17.18
(ZOO) from September 13, 1944 to 25 September 1944

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: War Patrol of Offensive Reconnaissance Group 17.18
(ZOO) from September 13, 1944 to 25 September 1944

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Serial 02485 [HANDWRITTEN: R-uss] Care of Fleet Post Office,
CONFIDENTIAL [HANDWRITTEN: 11-20-44] San Francisco, California,
8 November 1944.
11 02719
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL BE
War Patrol Report of First DESTROYED PRIOR TO
Offensive Reconnaissance Group. 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: War Patrol Report of Offensive Reconnaissance Group
17,18 (ZOO) from September 13, 1944, to 25 September
1944.

1. Forwarded. This group of ten submarines, under the
tactical command of Captain C.W. Wilkins, U.S. Navy, who was also
temporary commanding officer of the U.S.S. SEAHORSE (SS304) during the
period, acted as an offensive reconnaissance support group for the at-
tacks upon and occupation of Palau. While no opportunities to inflict
direct damage upon the enemy were presented during this phase of the
group's operations, the supply of negative information and potential
submarine striking power contributed greatly to the operations as a
whole. When operations in support of the surface and air forces were
no longer required these submarines were shifted to enemy traffic
lanes and inflicted severe damage upon the enemy.

2. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congratu-
lates the Reconnaissance Group Commander, Coordinated Attack Group
Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers and crews for the successful
accomplishment of this very important task.

C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

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[HANDWRITTEN: BY AUTHORITY OF
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[HANDWRITTEN: By: Johnson] [HANDWRITTEN: Date: 1/4/52]
[STAMP: SS366/A12-1
Serial (010-)]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

[HANDWRITTEN: 10 - 16 FEB 45]
[HANDWRITTEN: George O'M - 10/14]
U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366)

c/o Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.,
7 April 1945.

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : The Commander Task Force SEVENTY-ONE.

Subject: Report of Special Mission.

Reference: (a) Report of War Patrol Number Three, U.S.S. HAWKBILL.

1. One phase of the third war patrol of the U.S.S. HAWKBILL was a
special mission to attack and destroy enemy anti-submarine vessels in LOMBOK
STRAIT, using the MK. XXVII torpedo as the primary weapon. The following is a
chronological account of the period 10 February 1945 to 16 February 1945 during
which time HAWKBILL was in Lombok Strait.

All times are HOW (Zone -8)
10 February 1945.

2310 Entered LOMBOK STRAIT from the south, hugging the east coast of NOESA
BESAR to give the shore battery on LOMBOK a wide berth. A 200 mcs. radar
steadied on us from time to time, but never seemed quite sure we were
there.

2351 SJ radar contact on aircraft at range 7.5 miles. He tracked right up the
middle of the STRAIT.

11 February 1945.

0006 SJ radar contact, range 6,000 yards. We tracked this fellow for about an
hour. He was alternately stopping and going ahead at about 3 knots, so
we let him go for the time being and proceeded on up into the STRAIT for
a thorough sweep. Covered the STRAIT from end to end and along both coast,
but made no further contacts.

0527 Submerged.

0610 Sighted 3 sea trucks or small steamers hugging the east coast of BALI.

1951 HAWKBILL surfaced from the first all day dive she has ever made.

2330 Exchanged recognition by SJ radar with U.S.S. BECUNA, who is making
north bound transit of STRAIT.

12 February 1945.

0155 SJ radar contact, range 7,600 yards. Commenced tracking and approach
from ahead.

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SS366/A12-1
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Subject: Report of Special Mission.

0245 At range 5,000 yards turned towards target, bow to bow and slowed. With
     range 4,500 yards submerged to 40 feet and continued tracking with radar.
     With range 3,000 yards went to 150 feet, rigged for silent running and
     continued tracking with JP and JK sound bearings and JP ranges.

0300 JP sound operator reported "firing noise level".

0303 Commenced hearing target screws through the hull as he is passing overhead.

0304 Fired one MK. XXVII torpedo from forward.

0305 Torpedo hit with what seemed a terrific explosion, due no doubt to our
     proximity to the target.

0310 Surfaced and closed the scene of attack. Discovered a mass of wreckage,
     a large oil slick, and two LCV. As we were under the LOMBOK shore battery
     we decided to let the current carry the LCV out of the strait to sea before
     tackling them with gunfire. Threw four hand grenades into one LCV, a couple
     into the other, and stood off.

0519 Submerged. Followed LCV south and out of the Strait.

0927 Observed one LCV sinking, apparently from the effects of the hand grenades.
     The two landing craft are each loaded with a brand new motor truck.

0945 Surfaced and came alongside remaining LCV. One hand grenade produced one
     prisoner of war, an uninjured Japanese soldier. Sent him below. There
     were three other soldiers, but they refused to come aboard, so stood off
     and destroyed the LCV with 110 rounds of 20 m.m. took pictures, and at

0958 Submerged.
     Interrogated prisoner without much success, but we gather that our target
     of last night was some sort of small steamer towing the LCV.

1945 Surfaced 15 miles south of the strait and set course to re-enter.

2157 Entered strait, keeping 4,000 yards off NGESA BESAR. No aircraft out
     tonight.

2320 SJ radar contact, range 11,000 yards. Commenced tracking and end-around
     for position ahead of target.

13 February 1945.

     We tracked this fellow and made approaches on him all night, but each time we
     submerged to close in, he would change course and go around us. He was
     running close in to the east coast of BALI. At

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SERIAL 00030
TOP SECRET
20 APR 1945

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Top Secret
Ltr. A12-1 Serial 010,
dated 7 April, 1945.

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

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Special Mission
performed during Third War Patrol - Comments on.

1. The Third War Patrol of the HAWKBILL, under the com-
mand of Commander F. W. SCANLAND, Jr., U.S.N., was conducted in the
SOUTH CHINA and JAVA SEAS. Enroute, from 10 to 16 February, in
LOMBOK STRAIT, HAWKBILL conducted an anti-escort patrol using Mark
27 torpedoes. This supplemental report covers this period.

2. Attack data for this part of the patrol was submitted
in a Special Report of Mark 27 torpedo attacks, Commander Submarines,
SEVENTH FLEET secret serial 00026 of 20 March, 1945. The two hits
in attack No. 3 now appear to have been one hit in each of two dis-
tinct targets instead of only one target as originally presumed.

3. The Force Commander congratulates the Commanding Of-
ficer, Officers and Crew of the HAWKBILL on their effective conduct
of this Special Mission, and on inflicting the following damage to
the enemy during this period:

S-U-N-K

1 - MIS (EU) 350 Tons (Att. No.1)
2 - MIS (Landing Craft) 100 Tons*
1 - MIS (EU) 350 Tons (Att. No.3)
1 - Patrol Craft (EU) 300 Tons (Att. No.3)
Total 1,100 Tons

* Sunk by gunfire.

[SIGNATURE: James Fife]
JAMES FIFE.

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FIRST ENDORSEMENT to:
USS HAWKBILL Top Secret
Ltr. A12-1 Serial 010,
dated 7 April, 1945.

Subject:        U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Special Mission
                performed during Third War Patrol - Comments on.

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UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

A16-3(2)(F-3-4/ekb)

Serial: 000178
TOP SECRET
TOP SECRET

26 MAY 1945

SECOND ENDORSEMENT on:
USS HAWKBILL Top Secret
ltr., serial 010 dated
7 April 1945.

From: Commander Seventh Fleet.
To : Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366) - Report of Special
Mission performed during Third War Patrol -
Comments on.

1. Forwarded.

2. The Commander Seventh Fleet congratulates the
HAWKBILL for the successful and aggressive use of their new
weapon.

[SIGNATURE: Wm. R. Combe]
[STAMP: COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
U.S. FLEET
LOG OFFICE
RECEIVED
1945 JUN 4
11
17]

Copy to:
ComSubs7thFlt
CO, USS HAWKBILL (SS366)

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FE24-71/A16-3/S75
Serial 00026
[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]
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UNITED STATES NAVY
20 March 1945.
90/1e
[HANDWRITTEN: BY F. M. M.]

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

Subject: Special Report of Mark 27 Torpedo Attacks -
Third War Patrol U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366).

Enclosure: (A) C.O. U.S.S. HAWKBILL Top Secret Ltr. SS366/
A16-3 Serial 0001 of 5 March, 1945 with
attack data.

1. Enclosure (A) is forwarded herewith.

2. The first part of the Third War Patrol of the HAWKBILL,
under the command of Commander F. W. SCANLAND, Jr., U.S. Navy, from
10 February 1945 to 16 February 1945, was conducted in LOMBOK STRAIT
with the express mission of seeking out and attacking with Mark 27
Torpedoes, enemy patrol craft.

3. Five attacks were made on three targets. One target
sank, one was damaged with two hits (later destroyed with a Mark XVIII
torpedo) and one, a small sea truck, escaped. Fifty percent of the
torpedoes fired resulted in hits. All three misses encountered are
considered control errors. None of the misses encountered are
considered to be torpedo failures.
The results obtained by the HAWKBILL further portend the possibilities
of employing this weapon offensively instead of only in a defensive
manner as originally contemplated.

4. ATTACK NO. 1
Contact was made on the surface. At 3500 yards HAWKBILL
submerged to radar depth. At 2500 yards HAWKBILL went to 200 feet and
completed the attack, obtaining one hit. This target, never identi-
fied, sank.

ATTACK NO. 2
This contact, a PC boat, was developed in the same man-
ner as above. One torpedo fired from 300 feet missed. The Commanding
Officer believes he was sighted at radar depth. Target course and
speed were not determined, and the movements of target subsequent to
deep submergence are uncertain. In view of the foregoing this miss is
attributed to a control error.

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Subject: Special Report of Mark 27 Torpedo Attacks -
Third War Patrol U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366).

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U.S.S. HAWKBILL (SS366)
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
5 March 1945.

SS366/A16-3
Serial 0001

T-O-P S-E-C-R-E-T
TOP SECRET

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander Submarines SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: Special Report of Mark 27 Torpedo Attacks.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.

1. Enclosure (A) is a report of HAWKBILLs' five
attacks using Mark 27 torpedoes while on her Third War Patrol.

/s/ F. W. SCANLAND, Jr.,

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ATTACK NO. 1

The target of this attack remains unidentified. The QC sound
operator, a man of considerable war experience, reported the target
as pinging, using hand key. Our approach was made as follows:

Tracked target from ahead at range 6,000 yards until his course
and speed were established. We then reversed course, putting the
target dead ahead, and when the range had closed to 3,500 yards we
submerged to radar depth. When deep to 200 feet, rigging ship
for silent running as we went down.
Left the TDC running to give range checks against the JP sound
operator, who was by this time supplying the conning tower with
continuous ranges and bearings. At range 900 yards JP reported
target had a "firing noise level". With range zero and target
screws audible through the hull, fired one MK XXVII from tube #3.
Torpedo hit after 1 minute 45 second run. We waited for 20 minutes,
then surfaced. The target had sunk.

ATTACK NO. 2

The target of this attack was a PC boat on A/S patrol. Three
approaches were attempted, using technique similar to Attack No. 1,
but on each one the target turned off his previous course before
passing close to us. On the third attempt, when it was believed the
target had seen our shears during the radar depth phase, we fired
one MK XXVII torpedo from tube #4 from a depth of 300 feet, having
obtained a "firing noise level" report from the JP operator. There
were no results of this attack.

ATTACK NO. 3

This target was the same target as Attack No. 2. After the
customary approach, and while at 200 feet depth, found the target
on sound at a range of about 1,500 yards. As he went
past us, we kept our bow pointed towards him by turning hard so
that when we were astern of him we were also pointed at him. After
passing briefly from sound range, the target reversed course and
commenced closing, and we found ourselves right on his track. When
he passed overhead we fired on MK XXVII from tube #4. The torpedo
room reported that they did not believe the torpedo had left the
tube, so we fired tube #10. The F.T.R. then reported that the
torpedo had left the tube. 56 seconds after firing tube #4, one
torpedo hit, followed by a second and similar explosion 1 minute 45
seconds after firing tube #4. The second explosion is believed to
have been the second torpedo, since, though the target's screws
stopped immediately after the initial explosion, there was still
considerable noise from the target for several minutes. This target
did not sink, although his screws and fan tail were wrecked, and had

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to be destroyed with a Mk XVIII torpedo six hours later.

ATTACKS NO. 4 AND 5

These two attacks were made on what was later discovered to be
a small sea truck. Both attacks were conducted in exactly the same
manner as Attack No. 1, except that both stern tubes were used and the
keel depth at time of firing was a little in excess of that success-
fully used in attacks No. 1 and 3. The attacks were conducted dur-
ing a heavy electrical and rain storm, giving high background noise
on the JP, although "firing noise level" of good intensity was ob-
tained in both cases. The misses are not explained.

CONCLUSIONS

We believe the Mk XXVII torpedo to be a highly efficient and
effective weapon for offensive use against anti-submarine craft,
although conditions for the attack must be reasonably good. It's
value as a weapon of defense is not thought to be too high because
of its low speed. This ship would be happy to undertake a similar
mission at any time.

| Mk XXVII Attack Number | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torpedo Serial (Mk 27-0) | 340 | 424 | 353-376 | 211 | 291 |
| Date | 2/12/45 | 2/13 | 2/14 | 2/16 | 2/16/45 |
| Time (HOW) | 0304 | 0532 | 0019 | 0040 | 0220 |
| Place | | LOMBOK STRAIT | | | |
| Target | Unident | PC | PC | Sea Truck | Sea Truck |
| Target Course | 090 | 046 | 046 | 325 | 330 |
| Target Speed | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Own Course | 281 | 267 | 267 | 133 | 204 |
| Own Speed | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Range | | Target Overhead or Very Close Aboard | | | |
| Bearing true | 281 | 177 | 177 | 144 | 348 |
| Angle on Bow | 6S | 46S | 46S | 10P | 55S |
| Depth | 200' | 30' | 30' | 275' | 230' |
| Explosion | | | | | |
| (time after firing) | 1m 45S | Miss | Miss | Miss | Miss |
| Tube Number | 3 | 4-10 | 4-10 | 10 | 10 |

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