U.S.S. BASS (SS-164) — war patrol report SS-164_BASS.pdf

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[HANDWRITTEN: BASS (SS-164)
WW II PATROL FILE
FOR DECK LOG SEPTEMBER 1940 - MARCH 1944
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NAVY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
NAVAL HISTORY DIVISION (OP-09B9)
SHIPS' HISTORIES SECTION

HISTORY OF SHIPS NAMED BASS

A bass is a edible, spiny-finned, fresh water and marine fish.

The first BASS (SF-5) was launched as V-2 on 27 December 1924, by
Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; sponsored by Mrs. Douglas E. Dismukes,
wife of Captain Dismukes; and commissioned 26 September 1925, Lieutenant
Commander G. A. Rood, in command.

The vessel was assigned to Submarine Division 20 and cruised along
the Atlantic Coast and in the Caribbean area through November 1927 when
Division 20 sailed for San Diego, arriving at San Diego 3 December 1927.
She operated with the fleet on the West Coast, in the Hawaiian Islands,
and in the Caribbean area until December 1932. On 9 March 1931 V-2
was renamed BASS and in April assigned to Division Twelve. On 1 July
1931 her designation was changed from SF-5 to SS-164. On 2 January 1933
she was assigned to Rotating Reserve, Submarine Division 15, San Diego.
BASS rejoined the fleet again in July 1933 and cruised along the West
Coast, in the Canal Zone, and in the Hawaiian Islands area until January
1937. She departed the West Coast in January and arrived at Philadelphia
on 18 February 1937 where she was placed out of commission in reserve
on 9 June.

BASS was recommissioned at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 5 September
1940 and assigned to Submarine Division 9, Atlantic Fleet. Between
February and November 1941 BASS operated on the New England Coast and
made two trips to St. Georges, Bermuda. She arrived at Coco Solo, Canal
Zone on 24 November and was on duty there when hostilities broke out be-
tween Japan and the United States.

In 1942 BASS was attached to Submarine Division 31, Squadron 3,
Atlantic Fleet. Between March and August, while based at Coco Solo,
Canal Zone, she made four war patrols in the Pacific, off Balboa. On
17 August 1942 while at sea, a fire broke out in the after battery of
BASS and quickly spread to the after torpedo room and starboard main
motor, resulting in the death of 26 enlisted men by asphyxiation. The
following day ANTAEUS (AS-21) arrived to assist the submarine, escorted
her into the Gulf of Dulce, Costa Rica, and took aboard the deceased men
from the BASS. Both vessels then proceeded to Balboa where the bodies
were transferred ashore.

BASS remained in the Canal Zone until October 1942 when she departed
for Philadelphia arriving on the 19th. After undergoing repairs at the
Philadelphia Navy Yard, BASS proceeded to New London, Connecticut, area

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SHIPS NAMED BASS

where, in December 1943, she conducted secret experiments off Block Island.
She was again in the Philadelphia Yard for repairs from January to March
1944. During the remainder of the year she was attached to Submarine
Squadron 1, Atlantic Fleet, and operated out of New London in the area
between Long Island and Block Island.

BASS was decommissioned at the Submarine Base, New London, on 3
March 1945 and stricken from the Navy List on 10 March.

The second BASS (SSK-2) was launched 2 May 1951 as SSK-2, by Mare
Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California; sponsored by Mrs. John J.
Crane, widow of Commander Crane; and commissioned 16 November 1952, Lieu-
tenant Commander D. E. Bunting, in command.

(SSK-2; dp. 765; l. 196'; b. 24'7"; dr. 14'5"; s. 13 k.; cpl. 37; cl.
Barracuda)

SSK-2 reported for duty at Pearl Harbor 23 May 1952 and was assigned
to Submarine Division 72. She was engaged in evaluation operations to
determine the capabilities and limitations of this new class submarine,
which is designed and equipped to seek out and destroy enemy submarines.
In January 1953, she underwent a restricted availability at the Pearl
Harbor Naval Shipyard, during which all her ultimate equipment was
installed. In June 1953, she resumed operations and for the next 13
months was engaged in developing tactics and coordinated operations with
other fleet units.

In January 1955, SSK-2 returned to Mare Island for its first over-
haul since commissioning. She made a post-overhaul cruise to Mazatlan,
Mexico, before returning to Pearl Harbor. On 15 December 1955 her name
was changed to BASS (SSK-2).

BASS made a cruise in Alaskan waters, calling at Adak in August 1956,
returning to Pearl Harbor 3 September. She operated out of Pearl Harbor
until June 1957. On 26 June 1957 she returned to the United States and
operated along the West Coast until 1 October 1957 when she was placed
out of commission in reserve.

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SUBMARINE DIVISION THIRTY ONE
U.S.S. BARRACUDA, Flagship

A16-3/A12-1
Serial 041
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]

April 15, 1942

From: The Commander Submarine Division Thirty One.
To : The Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. BASS - Report of War Patrol.
Reference: (a) Comsublant Conf. Ltr. No. 2CL-42.

1. The BASS conducted its first War Patrol dur-
ing the period 22 March to 11 April 1942. The patrol
position was in latitude 3°-30'N; longitude 93° to 94°-
30'W.

2. No enemy contacts were made.

3. While on patrol station eleven friendly PBY
planes were sighted. On five occasions recognition sig-
nals were exchanged; in the other instances the planes
were too distant for communication.

4. The only sound contact was with a school of
whales which sounded like propeller noises with occasional
pinging.

5. In this area density layers were present at
depths of from 95 to 135 feet where stop trims can be
effected without difficulty.

6. Radio reception on the flat-top antenna
ranged from impossible to poor to fair to good without
relations to time of the day. Static was often very
heavy. On the loop antenna NSS could be heard submerged
but was not readable.

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[STAMP: 136429]
7. Weather was generally overcast with frequent
rain and low visibility. Current are strong and variable in
this area. Set was north, south or west and drift varied from
0.5 to 1.8 knots. This confirms previous data about this area.
It is believed that the Hydrographic Office would be interested
in the above.

8. There were no defects or derangements worthy
of note.

9. A bubble octant was used to good effect.
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SUBMARINE DIVISTON THIRTY ONE
U.S.S. BARRACUDA, Flagship.

A16-3/A12-1
Serial 041
April 15, 1942

CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: U.S.S. BASS - Report of War Patrol (Contd).

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SS164/A16
Serial 05
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. BASS
July 11, 1942.
From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander Submarines, U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Division Thirty-One.
     (2) The Commander Submarine Squadron Three.

Subject: Patrol Report.

Reference: (a) ComSubLant Conf. Ltr. 601-42.

U.S.S. BASS Report of Third War Patrol
period from June 13, 1942, to July 9, 1942.
Off Shore Patrol Area Panama Pacific Side
Operation Order - ComSubDiv 31 dispatch
121630 of June 1942.

1. Departed Coco Solo at 0730 June 13, 1942 and
transited canal. Departed Balboa for patrol line 0700 June 14,
1942. At 2200 on June 17 arrived on station. At 0700 July 5, 1942
departed patrol area for Balboa. Arrived Balboa 1530 July 7, 1942
and transited the following day arriving at Coco Solo. Patrol
was without incident except for machinery derangements experienced.

2. Weather on patrol line was about 50% of the time
heavily overcast with countless rain squalls. Wind and sea were
from the south to west, moderate.

3.

4. The navigator due to generally overcast condition
obtained only eight star fixes, three of which were enroute. Sun
lines were obtained daily except for three days but horizons were
usually poor.

5.

6. June 17 at 1250 sighted navy patrol plane, apparently
     not sighted.

June 18 at 1233 sighted navy patrol plane,
exchanged recognition signals.

June 21 at 1201 sighted 4-motored army bomber,
challenged but received incorrect reply, gave emergency
identification signal and bomber departed.

June 23 at 1145 sighted 4-motored army bomber about
1½ miles astern in light squall, challenged but bomber continued
on course.

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A12-1
Serial 072

SUBMARINE DIVISION THIRTY ONE
c/o Postmaster, New York
July 13, 1942.

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO BASS Conf. Ltr.
SS164/A16 Serial 05
dated July 11, 1942.

CONFIDENTIAL

From: The Commander Submarine Division Thirty-One.
To : The Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.
Via : The Commander Submarine Squadron THREE.

Subject: U.S.S. BASS (SS164) - Report of Third War Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

2. Weather conditions as reported in the patrol area are not
unusual for this time of the year.

3. The number of aircraft sightings by submarines in which the
submarine is not sighted, or is ignored, is increasing. This may be
due in part to poor visibility conditions but may also be the result
of inadequate or dis-interested lookouts in the patrol planes. What-
ever the cause, the situation has its its serious aspects. A tremendous
effort is being made to patrol the Pacific approaches to the Canal.
If ships as large as "B" class submarines pass undetected confidence in
the adequacy of the air patrol is impaired.

4. It is recommended that all aircraft contacts made by
submarines of this squadron be reported in detail to the Joint Operation
Center via Commander Panama Sea Frontier in order that interest d commands
be enabled to check with pilots' reports.

5. The satisfactory replacement of a main engine cylinder
liner and a generator engine piston by ship's force while at sea is
commendable. The failure to detect the flooding of after trim prior to
submergence on the morning of the 7th has been investigated. The ships
standing orders in this respect have been found adequate.

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SUBMARINE DIVISION THIRTY ONE

A12-1                                                    c/o Postmaster, New York
Serial 072                                                     July 13, 1942.

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO BASS Conf. ltr.
SS163/A16 Serial 05
dated July 11, 1942.

CONFIDENTIAL

Subject:          U.S.S. BASS (SS164) - Report of Third
                  War Patrol (Contd).

and the failure to detect the flooding was a personnel failure. It is
desired to re-emphasize however, that with the present turnover of
personnel to meet the needs of new construction, responsible officers
and petty officers must be more than ever on the alert.

        6.      It is hard to believe that the large loss of fuel
reported results from leaky seams. It is more probably the result of
leaky flanges, piping, valves, and fittings. The Commanding Officer
is directed by copy of this endorsement to continue a relentless
search for leaks of this nature which once located are usually
easily repaired.

                                                           W. L. HOFFHEINS

CC:
CSD 32
BASS
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FFA-3/A16(1)
Serial 0173

CONFIDENTIAL

2nd Endorsement to
CO BASS Conf. ltr.
SS164/A16 Serial 05
dated July 11, 1942.

From: Commander Submarine Squadron Three.
To : Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. BASS (SS164) - Report of Third War Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

2. Commander Panama Sea Frontier will be given a copy of this
report and it is suggested that the Army authorities be notified of
apparent failure of patrolling planes to sight a large submarine and to
properly exchange recognition signals. The regularity of time of day
with which patrol planes pass over the patrol area has been reported
before and indicates that an enemy submarine making the same obser-
vation could advise enemy forces how to avoid being sighted by patrol
planes thus nullifying the tremendous effort being made by our air
forces to patrol the Pacific approaches to the Panama Canal. The
attention of Commander Panama Sea Frontier is invited to paragraph 4
of the first endorsement.

3. The failure to check the trim of the ship before diving
indicates a laxness which must be rectified. Check off lists are
carefully made out but are useless unless executed with exactness and
thoroughness.

4. The Squadron Commander concurs with paragraph 6 of the
first endorsement. By copy of this endorsement Commander Submarine
Division Thirty-One is directed to notify Commander Submarine Squadron
Three verbally or by pencil memorandum the progress made during current
upkeep period in locating and repairing fuel oil leaks.

T. J. DOYLE

Copy to:
Compaseafron (complete)
CSD-31
CSD-32
BASS

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A12-1
Serial 037
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U.S.S. BASS
SUBMARINE DIVISION THIRTY ONE
September 1,1942.

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Division Thirty-One.
 (2) The Commander Submarine Squadron THREE.

Subject: U.S.S. BASS - Report of Fourth War Patrol -
 Period from July 30,1942 to August 22,1942.
 Area: Panama Sea Frontier.
 Operation Order: Commander Submarine Division
 31 Despatch 291630 of July 1942.

 1. Narrative. At 0645, July 30,1942, departed COCO SOLO
with U.S.S.S-14, transited Canal and berthed BALBOA,C.Z. At 0700,
July 31 departed with U.S.S.S-14 for patrol area. At 1935August
1 ordered S-14 to proceed to area independently. August 4 arrived
in patrol area and started patrol. August 6, one watch officer
placed on binnacle list with Vincent's Angina. August 9, another
watch officer placed on binnacle list with severe cold and slight
fever. On this day an officer's cook took sick and two days later
gave indications of probable appendicitis. On August 12 sent
in despatch 130350 requesting instructions on probable appendicitis
case. Received Comsubdiv 31 despatch 130520 directing us to pro-
ceed to BALBOA and later his 131700 modifying his instructions and
directing us proceed DULCE to rendezvous with the U.S.S.ANTARUS.
On August 14th the two watch officers who had been ill, returned
to duty status. At 1000 (+ 6) August 15 arrived DULCE, moored to
ANTARUS, and transferred officer's cook for treatment. Took an
opportunity at this time to obtain some fresh provisions and re-
pair some superstructure plating which had been damaged by the
seas. At 1130 departed for patrol area.

 August 17,1942 made routine morning twilight dive at
0455. At 0535 a fire occured in the after battery compartment.
The ship was surfaced and fire drill procedure carried out. The
causes of the fire, an apparent short circuit, is now under in-
vestigation by a court of inquiry. The fire resulted in the
asphyxiation of twenty-six members of the crew who were trapped
in the after compartments of the ship. They were apparently
overcome by the gases of combustion which were spread rapidly
due to several low order explosions which followed the discovery
of the fire. During rescue work it was discovered that the
after bulkhead hull ventilation valves had not
been closed. It was apparent that the men were overcome very
quickly and did not have a chance to close them. Since a large
number of the men trapped were experienced submarine men it is
impossible to believe that closing these valves was an over-

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A12-1
Serial 037
CONFIDENTIAL

U.S.S. BASS
September 1, 1942.

Subject: U.S.S. BASS - Report of Fourth War Patrol (Page 3)

My 171935 giving ANTAEUS, CSD31, CSD32 and Conseaironpac
my movements.

At about 1200 (+ 6) August 17 proceeded to rendezvous
with U.S.S. ANTAEUS. At about 0400 on the 18th the battery
compartment began to increase in temperature and the pressure
in the compartment was noted through the air salvage connect-
ion. It was then decided to introduce CO2 from portable ex-
tinguishers via this connection. The compartment then cooled
perceptably. The increase in temperature was apparently the
result of an oxygen supply from a high pressure air leak from
within the compartment via #5 air bank lines. (The banks lo-
cated in that compartment were previously bled down). #5 air
bank pressure had to be maintained since emergency steering
was in use and this bank supplies the accumulator of the
hydraulic system.

At 0515 of the 18th sighted ANTAEUS and at 0645 boat from
ANTAEUS came alongside and CSD 32 came on board. Provisions,
smoke masks and about 12 portable CO2 extinguishers were re-
ceived from the ANTAEUS. After a conference with CSD 32 it was
decided to make for DULCE and transfer the dead who at this time
were exuding sickening odors and it was obvious that it would be
trying from a morale standpoint to make direct for BALBOA. At
0740 proceeded for DULCE and moored alongside the ANTAEUS at
0732, August 19th. All dead were removed to the ANTAEUS except
the one still in the sealed battery compartment. At 1310 de-
parted for BALBOA. Arrived BALBOA at 1945 August 20, 1942.

After tests of gas content and assurances that entry to
the battery compartment was safe, the compartment was opened and
at 0030 August 21 the one remaining body was removed from the
ship. At 0330 a smoldering cork fire broke out was immed-
iately quenched by use of CO2 extinguishers.

Some emergency repairs to steering equipment and removal
of gear from the after battery compartment was made during the
day. At 0845, August 22nd, left BALBOA and transited the CANAL
arriving COCO SOLO at 1720.

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A12-1
Serial 037
CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: U.S.S. BASS - Report of Fourth War Patrol (Page 5).

9. Defects experienced have been included in paragraph
(1).

10. Radio reception was fair and generally a 100%
improvement over previous patrols.

11. Several stationary trims were obtained and density
layers appeared to exist from 85 to 100 feet.

12. The health of the crew, except for the illness of
the officer's cook whose case has finally been diagnosed as gall
stones, and the illness of the two watch officers, was excellent.
Vitamin pills were used by all hands, and the usual start of colds
at the end of ten days was lacking on this patrol. This however
does not necessarily indicate that the vitamin pills were responsi-
ble since weather was generally fair whereas on previous patrols
conditions were conducive to colds.

13. Miles steamed surface 3925; submerged 47.

14. Fuel oil expended 54,700 gallons.

15. Factors of endurance remaining:
    Torpedoes 12 (8 accessible).
    Fuel 23,000 gallons.
    Provisions - 4 days.
    Fresh water - 6000 gallons.
    Personnel - 4 days.

16. The battery fire was the factor which caused ending
of this patrol.

17. At the conclusion of the rescue work, the military
characteristics of the ship were affected as follows: The ship
was unsafe for diving due to the possibility of a battery ex-
plosion of serious proportions; the after trim line had developed
leaks; the forward torpedoes (8) were the only ones accessible;
the cruising range and speed submerged was cut 50%; the after
battery was entirely useless; about 4 days of accessible provis-
ions remained; 26 members of the crew were laid up due to the
strenuous work coupled with gases of injurious nature the crew
were quite exhausted and yet it was necessary to more or less

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A12-1
Serial 037

CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: U.S.S. BASS - Report of Fourth War Patrol (Page 6)

U.S.S. BASS
September 1, 1942.

double the watches.

There are several points of interest which were noted
in using the smoke mask which is the ordinary Momsen lung used
with the special canister. In times past, it has been the
policy during fire drills to have some individual play uncon-
scious and make it necessary to rescue him using the smoke
mask. In carrying out the individual from the affected com-
partment, trouble was experienced with the mouthpiece being
lost in the rescue. This difficulty was partially overcome
when in several cases the rescuer was declared dead and other
men sent in later were particularly cautious as to this danger.
However even then there were several cases of lost mouth pieces.
During the period of actual rescue in the smoke filled compart-
ment every man without exception on his first descent lost his
mouth piece and had to be pulled out by his life line. There
is obviously an unnatural feeling to breathing through a lung
and although this can be overcome by practice in its normal use
it is still remains the fact that when an individual is required
to perform tasks which are unusual and particularly those per-
formed in the dark, that there is every possible chance of los-
ing the mouth piece. It is mentioned at this point that lungs
were carefully adjusted to be as high on the body as possible
but even when the individual attempted to turn his head or
raise his head above the horizontal the mouth piece was lost.
To counteract this it was necessary to use one hand to aid in
holding the lung in place. This however made working rather
difficult and almost impossible since under these circumstances
two hands were necessary. It is appreciated that perhaps train-
ing can overcome the deficiencies experienced but that it is
almost impossible, in practice, to approximate the unusual con-
ditions or to foretell the reactions of an individual under
those conditions. Regardless of the excellent teeth trips pro-
vided on the lung a certain concentration is required to retain
the mouthpiece and when it is necessary to be making an effort
on some particular job it is not impossible to forget. In
this particular case, competent men were detailed for the re-
scue work and therefore it is believed that instead of a more
rigorous training course being adopted, an improvement of
design be made.

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- The Bass
The Bass is a fish known for its powerful swimming abilities and its distinctive appearance. It has a sleek, elongated body that is typically dark green or brown on the back, fading to silver on the sides and white on the belly. Its scales are large and smooth, and it has a prominent lateral line running along its body. The Bass has a large mouth with strong jaws and sharp teeth, which it uses to capture its prey. Its fins are well-developed, with a spiny dorsal fin and a soft-rayed dorsal fin that are often connected. The caudal fin (tail fin) is typically forked, providing excellent propulsion.

The Bass is a highly adaptable fish, found in a variety of habitats including freshwater lakes, rivers, and ponds, as well as brackish estuaries and even some coastal marine environments. It prefers areas with submerged vegetation, rocky structures, or fallen trees, which provide cover and ambush points for hunting. Bass are predatory fish, feeding on a wide range of prey including smaller fish, insects, crustaceans, and amphibians. They are known for their aggressive feeding habits and their willingness to strike at lures and bait, making them a popular target for recreational anglers.

There are several species of Bass, with some of the most well-known including the Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Striped Bass. Each species has its own unique characteristics and preferred habitats, but all share the common traits of being strong swimmers, effective predators, and highly sought-after game fish. The Bass plays an important role in its ecosystem as both a predator and a prey item, contributing to the

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A12-1
Serial 037
U.S.S. BASS
1 September 1942
CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. BASS - Report of Fourth War Patrol (Page 8).

Full details of damage sustained to material at this
time is not complete since time has not been sufficient to check
all equipment. However the following items are known to be
damaged:

Five cells #61, 62, 83, 84 & 85.

A total of 9 cracked battery jars.

Twenty-five cell tops.

Seventeen filling caps.

Twenty-five hard rubber cell ventilation ducts.

Forty inter-cell connectors.

All terminal busses have melted.

A hole has been burned through the battery tank in the
vicinity of cell #84.

The lead lining of the battery tank in the forward
section is melted.

It is probable that the lead lining of the forward
battery fresh water tank has been damaged.

1901 of food was destroyed in the after compartments.

All of the medical stores except those of first aid
kits distributed throughout the ship were destroyed.
(The medical locker was located in the forward port
side of the battery compartment).

The after battery hydrogen detector is damaged and
probably will require complete replacement.

The various hull and battery ventilation lines in the
after battery room are in various stages of destruct-
ion.

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U.S.S. BASS
Serial 037
September 1, 1942.
CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: U.S.S. BASS - Report of Fourth War Patrol (Page 9).

The after battery electrical wiring is badly burned and
it appears that a complete rewiring job will be
necessary.

The canvas and rubber battery deck covers were ruined.

The battery wood deck with the exception of about 4
boards were either burned or splintered.

: To-date the remaining 55 cells of the battery have been
removed from the ship and will shortly be placed on charge. The
present gravity of the battery as a whole is 1.220. There is
evidence of considerable heating having occurred at the bottom
of the jars but in general the new elements which have been
pulled are in reasonably good salvagible condition. It is
likely that a large percentage of separator renewals will be
required.

Relative to the cause of this battery fire it is hard
to say exactly what may have happened. The fire obviously was
a result of a short circuit but as to what caused the short
circuit will probably never be determined. Since routine clean-
ing of all tops and busses had been made and if the condition
of the forward battery is used as a criterion, there should not
have been any moisture ground. Ground readings on the watch
previous to the casualty were normal. However it is realized
that due to the proximity of busses of opposite polarity that
a moisture ground would not have far to travel to make a short
circuit, and once an arc was made things would happen quickly.
Due to an alteration made in conjunction with eliminating the
power loops which gave the ship strong magnetic characteristics,
it was necessary to have two end cells #6K & #84 adjacent to
each other and having a potential drop in the neighborhood of
120 volts open circuit. It was also necessary to have the
terminal busses of the same potential drop, cross over and along-
side each other with very little clearance. In most cases in-
sulating tape backed by bakelite partitioning was used to pre-
vent contact between conductors of opposite polarity. The
condition in the forward battery hookup is of the same nature.

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SUBMARINE DIVISION THIRTY ONE

A12-1
Serial 079

September 1, 1942.

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO BASS Conf. Ltr.
A12-1 Serial 037 of
September 1, 1942.

CONFIDENTIAL

From: Commander Submarine Division THIRTY-ONE.
To : Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.
Via : Commander Submarine Squadron THREE.

Subject: U.S.S. BASS (SS164) - Report of Fourth
War Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

2. Studies are now in progress to effect such
changes in the bussing arrangement as will prevent short
circuits of this nature. At the present time there is
every indication that a satisfactory installation can be
made without sacrificing the magnetic characteristics of
the vessel with respect to magnetic mines.

3. Fifty-five of the after battery cells appear
normal as to open circuit voltage and specific gravity.
The jars are in good to excellent condition and the
elements which have been inspected are in good to very
good condition. With the addition of five of the avail-
able division spare cells it is believed that the battery
will be completely satisfactory when re-installed.

4. The remaining items of repair work made nec-
essary by this casualty can be accomplished during the
regular overhaul period scheduled to start September 7,
1942.

5. The recommendations by the Commanding Officer
in regard to instituting research towards improving the
design of the present lung are concurred in.

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SUBMARINE DIVISION THIRTY ONE

A12-1
Serial 079                                                September 1,1942.

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO BASS Comd. Ltr.
A12-1 Serial 037 of
September 1,1942.

CONFIDENTIAL

Subject: U.S.S.BASS (SS164) - Report of Fourth
         War Patrol (Contd).

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FF4-3/A16-1
Serial 0227
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

UNITED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET
SUBMARINES
SUBMARINE SQUADRON THREE
U.S.S. S-13 (Flagship)
c/o Postmaster,
New York, New York
September 10, 1942.

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO USS BASS Conf. Ltr.
A12-1, Serial 037 of
September 1, 1942.

From: Commander Submarine Squadron THREE.
To : Commander Submarines, ATLANTIC FLEET.
Subject: U.S.S. BASS (SS164) - Report of Fourth
War Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

2. The after group of the main storage battery was
removed for the BASS on her arrival at the Submarine Base, Coco
Solo. A total of five (5) cells are available for this replace-
ment. It may be possible, when time permits, to salvage the
elements of three (3) of the five (5) cells to be replaced.

3. The fifty five (55) cells remaining of the battery
group have been cycled twice, once at the 2000 ampere discharge
rate and once at the 1530 ampere discharge rate. The limiting
cells in each discharge were cells from which the acid had been
lost on removal from BASS due to cracked jars. The gravity of
these cells has been adjusted. The readings taken on the com-
pletion of the last charge gave an average cell voltage of 2.51,
specific gravity (corrected) 1.255, temperature 117°F. The
maximum specific gravity was 1.262 and the minimum 1.248. The
cell with the minimum specific gravity was one of the cells in
which the acid had been replaced and adjusted.

4. From this data taken on the cycling of this
battery it is believed that all the cells are in good condition
and can be used. However, when the five (5) new cells are prepared
for use, the entire battery will be cycled and test discharges run
to definitely determine the capacity of the battery.

5. A requisition has been submitted for the neces-
sary covers, filling vents, and other parts in order to secure the
required material to prepare the cells for reinstallation.

6. The replacements in the crew are being provided
from the Submarine Base, and the crews of the BARRACUDA and BONITA.

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[HANDWRITTEN: 13]

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UNITED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET
SUBMARINES
SUBMARINE SQUADRON THREE
U.S.S. S-13 (Flagship)
c/o Postmaster,
New York, New York
September 10, 1942.

FP4-3/A16-1
Serial 0227

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

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO BASS Conf. Ltr.
A12-1, Serial 037 of
September 1, 1942.

Subject: U.S.S. BASS (SS164) - Report of Fourth
War Patrol.

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[STAMP: FIRST]

ANTI-SUBMARINE DEVELOPMENT DETACHMENT
AIR FORCE, U. S. ATLANTIC FLEET

ASDD/F41
Serial: 0020
[STAMP: CLASSIFIED]

Fleet Air Detachment,
NAS, Quonset Point, R.I.,
24 MAR 1945

From: Commander Anti-Submarine Development Detachment,
Atlantic Fleet.
To : Commander TENTH Fleet.
Via : Commander Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet.

Subject: Sinking of SS 164 Hulk (Decommissioned U.S.S. BASS).

Reference: (a) CNO Secret Dispatch 091406 of March.
(b) CinClant Secret Dispatch 092248 of March.
(c) CNO Secret Dispatch 121525 of March.

Enclosure: (A) (Under Separate Cover) One print of 35 Millimeter
Motion Picture Film of Sinking of SS 164 Hulk.
(B) (Under Separate Cover) Ten prints of Photographs
of Sinking of SS 164 Hulk.
(C) (Under Separate Cover) Three Spools of Wire Re-
cordings, taken during the subject exercise.

1. In accordance with reference (a), (b) and (c), the hulk
of the SS 164 (decommissioned U.S.S. Bass) was sunk by an aircraft of the
Anti-Submarine Development Detachment, Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, on
18 March 1945, at 1247 Queen, at Latitude 41° 01' North, Longitude 71° 32'
West, eight miles from Southeast Point Lighthouse on Block Island, bearing
178.5 degrees true, in 150 feet of water.

2. The purpose of the operation was to evaluate aircraft
anti-submarine weapons, in conjunction with the sinking of the hulk for a
sonar target. Two Mk 24 mines were used in this sinking.

3. The Bass was 341.5 feet long with a maximum beam of 27.7
feet. There were nine water tight compartments. The pressure hull at sink-
ing, was estimated to average 13/16 inches of boiler plate steel. The outer
saddle tanks were estimated to be 1/4 to 5/8 inches thick. All hatches and
doors were closed. The hulk was anchored in normal diving trim, with a draft
of 17 feet. There was no oil aboard.

4. Two NAE type noisemakers were installed in the hulk. One
was on the starboard side, in the after battery room, and the other was attached

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[HANDWRITTEN: 4 1068]

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ANTI-SUBMARINE DEVELOPMENT DETACHMENT
AIR FORCE, U. S. ATLANTIC FLEET

ASDD/F41                                                               [HANDWRITTEN: 24 MAR 1945]
Serial: 0020
[REDACTED]

Subject: Sinking of SS 164 Hulk (Decommissioned U.S.S. BASS).

externally on the port side, approximately 30 feet forward of the conning tower.

5.
Two radio sono buoys (AN/CRT-1A), yellow and orange, were
dropped near the hulk prior to dropping the mines. These buoys were moni-
tered in three aircraft, and wire recordings were made of all sounds heard.
Both buoys operated satisfactorily.

6.
Weather conditions were excellent. The ceiling was un-
limited, visibility 20 miles, surface wind 5 to 6 knots from the northwest,
and the sea calm.

7.
Two Mark 24 mines were dropped from a PBY-5A as follows:

(a) 1230 Queen - Mark 24 mine, equipped for 120-foot cruising
depth and with 30-foot ceiling, released from
altitude of 200 feet at a ground speed of 115
knots. Impact on the water was about 150 feet
off the starboard beam of the hulk, slightly
aft of amidships.

(b) 1243 Queen - Mark 24 mine, equipped for 45 foot cruising
depth and with 15-foot ceiling, released from
an altitude of 150 feet at a ground speed of
115 knots. Impact on the water was about 100
feet to starboard of the after part of the
hulk, on a line about midway between the con-
ning tower and the stern.

8.
No results were apparent from the first mine, prior to the
second drop. In view of its deeper cruising depth and its ceiling below the
keel line of the hulk, it is believed that it went to the bottom.

9.
There was a detonation against the hulk 44 seconds after
the second mine was dropped. The explosion was forward of the conning tower,
and a plume appeared on both sides of the hulk. The main force appeared to
be on the starboard side. Almost immediately after this explosion, there
was a second explosion at the stern, and a large "boil" appeared on the sur-

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[STAMP: 4 1068]

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ANTI-SUBMARINE DEVELOPMENT DETACHMENT
AIR FORCE, U. S. ATLANTIC FLEET

ASDD/F41
Serial: 0020
[STAMP: SECRET]
[STAMP: 24 MAR 1945]

Subject: Sinking of SS 164 Hulk (Decommissioned U.S.S. BASS).

— page 32 —
[STAMP: Rec'd]
[HANDWRITTEN: (CCU 1068)]
[HANDWRITTEN: 4 1068]

File No: FF13-2/F41/ UNITED STATES ATLANTIC
Serial: 00313 AIR FORCE

FLEET 90-sn

(ADMINISTRATIVE)
U. S. NAVAL AIR STATION
NORFOLK 11, VIRGINIA
[HANDWRITTEN: 18 APR 1945]

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

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to:
ComASDevLant TopSec Ltr.,
ASDD/F41, serial 0020,
dated 24 March 1945.

From: Commander Air Force, Atlantic Fleet.
To: Commander TENTH Fleet.

Subject: Sinking of SS 164 Hulk (Decommissioned USS BASS).

1. Forwarded, without enclosures which were sent direct by
Commander Anti-Submarine Development Detachment, Atlantic Fleet.

[SIGNATURE: P. N. L. Cellinger]
P. N. L. CELLINGER

[HANDWRITTEN: 45 APR 19 12 37]

[HANDWRITTEN: 4 1068]

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22 Dec 66
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
Ships History folder on BASS (SS-164) has note that:

Hulk was sold to Mr. Nicholas Zinkowski, Old Branch
Road, Newport, R.I. (Salvage Operater) 4 June 1963

Was listed until May 62 when OP-432 memo of 14 May
put it on the Property Disposal Listing.

[STAMP: COMMAND FILE
WORLD WAR II]

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[STAMP: COMMAND FILE]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
[STAMP: WORLD WAR II]

[UNCLEAR: 489]
TYPE: SS-164
FORMER NAME:
NAME: BASS
HOME PORT: Phila
[UNCLEAR: DATE:] 6-10-42
[UNCLEAR: 241'6"]
[UNCLEAR: DRAFT 14'7"]
DISPLACEMENT 2,000
[UNCLEAR: FUEL CAPACITY]
[UNCLEAR: BUILT BY:] NYD Portsmouth, N.H.
LAUNCHED: 12-27-24
COMPLETED: 9-26-25
[UNCLEAR: DATE LAID:] 10-20-21
COMMISSIONED: 9-26-25
REPORTED:
[UNCLEAR: PERSONNEL:] OFFICERS
C.P.O.'s
ENLISTED
PASSENGERS
TROOPS | Officers
       | Enlisted
BATTERY: MAIN
SECONDARY
A.A.G.
TORPEDOES-TUBES
DEPTH CHARGE
Tracks | Projectors | Charges
1-3"/50DP
2-.50 mg
4-1T
2-ST

SOUND EQUIPMENT:
LANDING BOATS: NO.
SIZE:
TANK LANDING BOATS: NO.
SIZE:
COMMANDING OFFICER: [HANDWRITTEN: A.N.S. Landsman]
[HANDWRITTEN: USNR]
[HANDWRITTEN: 1945]

REMARKS: To report Com3 for decomm. and further disp. as directed by VCNO.
CominCh & CNO confOP230 Feb.45.//ReportedCom 3 for decomm. 11 Feb.45. BASS
SC 111854 Feb.45// Decomm. 3 Mar.45 and accepted by Subase New London for Com3
Ready strike. Subase New London rost.032015 Mar.45//Stricken from Navy Registe:
10 Mar.45. SecNav rest.atr.ser.A8223 of 10 Mar.45// SecNav auth. and Pres.
approved use as Sonar Target. CNO SC 121525 Mar.45.//Hulk sunk 8 mi. 178.5°T
from SE point lighthouse Block Is. heading 145-325 & marked by 2 yellow dan

BASS
SS-164

Buoys. ComSubLant rost.191513 Mar.45.

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[STAMP: COMMAND FILE WORLD WAR II]

BASS
TYPE SS-164

BUILDER'S NO. 241168 CONTRACT NO. 87-1
BUILDER: Portsmouth, N.H. DISPLACEMENT: 1497 (Standard)
LAID DOWN: 10-20-21 DISPLACEMENT: 2,000 (Submerged)
LAUNCHED: 12-27-24
COMMISSIONED: 9-26-25
ARMAMENT: 1-3"/50DF
TORPEDOES: 2-.50 mg
TORPEDO TUBES: 4-21 (Forward)
TORPEDO TUBES: 2-21 (Aft)

COMMANDING OFFICER: L. M. S. [UNCLEAR: LANDSMAN] USNR
[HANDWRITTEN: 1945]
To report Comd for decom. and further disp. as directed by VCNO.
Cominch & CNO conf092230 Feb.45.//Reportedcom 3 for decom. 11.Feb.45. BASS
SC 111854 Feb.45// Decomm. 3 Mar.45 and accepted by Subase New London for Comd
Ready strike. Subase New London rest.032015 Mar.45//Stricken from Navy Register
10 Mar.4

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[STAMP: COMMAND FILE]
[STAMP: WORLD WAR II]

ATLANTIC FLEET
INCOMING

3888
191,13

RESTRICTED 122
ROUTINE

HULK OF LASS SUNK IN POSIT 8 MI BEARING 178.5 TRUE FROM SOUTH-
EAST POINT LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK ISLAND ON HEADING 195-200 TRUE TEMPORARILY

MARKED BY 2 YELLOW DAN BUOYS X SUBMARINE SUBMERGED OPERATIONS PRO-
HIBITED WITHIN 2 MILE RADIUS OF HULK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE X

ACTION: OPERATIONS (13)
181/01N P4
FROM:
NERK (COMSUBSLANT)
ACTION:
COMONE; COMTHRE; RDO WASHN
(COMSUBRON 1; COMSUBRON 7)

INFORMATION:
(COM 10TH FLT CANDR; COMIANCH; CNO)
CESF; NOB NEWPORT; COTCLANT [HANDWRITTEN: ✓]; CINCLANT [HANDWRITTEN: ✓]; COMASDEVLANT; COMDESLANT

MAR 1943
[HANDWRITTEN: A]
[HANDWRITTEN: A]

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[STAMP: COMMAND FILE]
[STAMP: WORLD WAR II]
3 1267
MAR 1946
3 1260

Op-23-J-RP
Serial 73223

RESTRICTED

From: Chief of Naval Operations.
To : Secretary of the Navy.
Subj: U.S.S. - SS163(BARRACUDA), U.S.S. - SS164 (BASS) --
       Request for Authorization to Use as Targets.
Ref : (a) Title 34 U.S. Code, Sec. 493b (June 24, 1941 Ch. 231,
           55 Stat. 260).

1. The Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet requests that authority be
granted to use the subject vessels as targets. They are at present
being dismantled after which they will be stricken from the Navy
Register. It is considered that the best interests of the Govern-
ment would be best served thereby and authorization is requested
in accordance with reference (a). A letter requesting Presidential
approval is forwarded herewith.

[UNCLEAR: 2.]

[UNCLEAR: F.J. HORAN]
[UNCLEAR: Vice Chief of Naval Operations]

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[STAMP: COMMAND FILE]
[STAMP: WORLD WAR II]

[HANDWRITTEN: 11/164]

DHq-5c
J:W:el

RESTRICTED

End-1 on CNO restr ltr Op-23J-dp
Serial 58523 dated 19 Feb. 1945.

To: Commanding Officer, U. S. Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

Subj: USS BASS (SS164) - Disposal of.

1. Forwarded for compliance and report as requested in Paragraph 4,
on behalf of the Commandant THIRD Naval District.

Headquarters, Third Naval District
New York, New York
24 February 1945

[HANDWRITTEN: 2 2412]

[SIGNATURE: H. H. JENSEN]
Assistant Commandant for Operations

cc:
CNO
Op-23G
BuShips
BuOrd
BuPers
BuMed
BuSandA
Cominch
JAG
Insurv
Comdt, NYNYK

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Op-230-1-JVH 1/30/45
Serial 36723
[HANDWRITTEN: Cominch ✓]

[STAMP: COMMAND FILE
WORLD WAR II]

[STAMP: RESTRICTED]

From: Chief of Naval Operations.
To : Secretary of the Navy.

Subj: U.S.S. BARRACUDA (SS163) and U.S.S. BASS (SS164) - Disposal of.

Refs: (a) Public Act No. 671, 76th Cong. app. 28 June 1940.
     (b) Report of Survey CO SS163-SS165/3-1(5001-), Serial [HANDWRITTEN: T 2 690]
         220121 of 9 November 1943 and endorsements thereto.

1. In compliance with the provisions of reference (a) it is
   certified that the subject vessels; due to their condition, are
   not essential to the defense of the United States.

2. Authority is requested to proceed with the disposal of the
   subject vessels as recommended in paragraph 6 of reference (b),
   when the vessels can be withdrawn from active service.

                                       J.J. BORNA
                                       Vice Chief of Naval Operations

[STAMP: 1 FEB 1945]

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Op-23C-1-JVC 1/30/45
Serial 36723

RESTRICTED

Copies to:
Cominch
JIO
Treasury
Ford
Phillips
Durand
Comfour
Cmdt. NYd Phila.

2 640

[STAMP: 1942 FEB 1 PM 24]
[STAMP: RECEIVED]
[STAMP: U.S. FLEET]
[STAMP: COMMANDER IN CHIEF]

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SS164/P17
Serial 303

[STAMP: COMMAND FILE
WORLD WAR II]

U.S.S. BASS,
c/o Fleet Post Office,
New York, N. Y.,
26 September 1943.

From: Commander James E. Stevens, U.S. Navy.
To : The Chief of Naval Operations.
Via : (1) Commander Submarine Squadron ONE.
(2) Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.

Subject: Relieving of Command-U.S.S. BASS.

Reference: (a) Navy Regulations, Article 824.
(b) BuPers. ltr. (63333) Pers.-317-RHW-6 of 17 September 1943.
(c) BuPers. ltr. (72360) Pers.-317-KBT-6 of 17 September 1943.

1. In accordance with reference (a), I report having been relieved
of the command of the U.S.S. BASS by Lieutenant Commander Louis J. Majewski,
U.S. Naval Reserve, in compliance with reference (b) and (c).

2. A thorough inspection of the U.S.S. BASS has been made by me in
company with my relief.

3. The crew was exercised at battle stations, fire quarters,
collision quarters, and mustered at stations for abandon ship.

4. The last general mess statement indicated that on 26 September
1943, this vessel had an unused balance of $1055.69.

5. All title "B" material is on hand or surveys issued or requisitions
for shortage in allowance made.

6. All registered secret and confidential publications have been
checked and the transfer report has been forwarded to Vice Chief of Naval
Operations (Registered Publication Section).

7. The following have been turned over to my relief:
(a) All unexecuted orders.
(b) Corrected copies of Fleet Regulations and of Force
and unit Instructions including letters.
(c) Intelligence outfit.

8. The combination of the confidential locker and all keys normally
kept in the Captain's cabin have been turned over to my relief.

9. I have signed the log, fitness reports of officers and papers
requiring signature to date.

10. The personnel condition is satisfactory.

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In Reply
Refer To:
FC5-1/P17/(0284)

CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
CO BASS ltr. SS164/P17
Serial 303 of 26 Sept. 1943.

From:
To :
Via :
Subject:

1.
correspondence to confidential.

2.
Submarines, Atlantic Fleet in view of the defect listed in
paragraph 11(f) of the basic letter.

3.
in the basic letter are submitted:-

11(a)
Base New London.

11(b)
vents open hydraulically satisfactorily even with 6 or more pounds
pressure in the tanks. Only very rarely do vents fail to open
hydraulically, requiring hand operation. However, in the majority
of cases the opening of these vents hydraulically with 6 or more
pounds pressure in the tanks is very sluggish, the vents only
cracking until the pressure is released. Previous attempts by
both the Navy Yard Philadelphia and the Submarine Base New London
to determine and remove the cause of this defect have failed. It
is anticipated that corrective measures will be taken during the
present availability of the BASS at the Navy Yard Philadelphia.

11(c)
resulting in loss of electrolyte from some cells and the necessity
for more frequent watering. This condition was improved during
the last availability. A similiar defect in the BARRACUDA was
eliminated during that vessel's last availability at the Navy
Yard Philadelphia. It is anticipated that the corrective measures
used on the BARRACUDA will be applied to the BASS during the
present availability at the Navy Yard Philadelphia.

-1- SUBMARINE SQUADRON ONE
Administrative Command
U. S. SUBMARINE BASE

NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
28 September 1943

The Commander Submarine Squadron ONE.
The Chief of Naval Operations.
The Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.
Relieving of Command - U.S.S. BASS.

Forwarded, changing the classification of subject

This report is forwarded via the Commander
The following comments on the defects reported

No. 1 periscope - Corrected by the Submarine

Nos. 3 and 4 main ballast tank vents - At times

Battery ventilation - Ventilation is excessive

— page 45 —
In Reply
Refer To:
FC5-1/P17/(0284)

[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]
CONFIDENTIAL

SUBMARINE SQUADRON ONE
Administrative Command
U. S. SUBMARINE BASE

NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
28 September 1943

Subject: Relieving of Command - U.S.S. BASS.

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P17/( 01322 ) SUBMARINES, ATLANTIC FLEET
% Fleet Post Office, New York, N.Y.
CONFIDENTIAL
[HANDWRITTEN: 5 - OCT 1943]

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO USS BASS ltr. SS164/
P17, serial 303, of 26
September 1943.

From: The Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet.
To: The Chief of Naval Operations.

Subject: Relieving of Command - U.S.S. BASS.

1. Forwarded. It is noted that steps are cur-
rently being taken to eliminate the defects listed in the
basic letter.

[SIGNATURE: J. A. Daubin]
[HANDWRITTEN: K. DAUBIN.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 113]

Copy to:
ComSubRon 1
CO USS BASS

[STAMP: RECEIVED]
[HANDWRITTEN: 6 OCT 1943]
[HANDWRITTEN: 23]
[HANDWRITTEN: P17-1/S64]
[HANDWRITTEN: 96004]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5631]
[HANDWRITTEN: NISHE]
[HANDWRITTEN: Wright FILE]

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