U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS-211) — war patrol report SS-211_GUDGEON_Part1.pdf

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DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 10-11-78]

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[HANDWRITTEN: GUDGEON (SS-211)]
[HANDWRITTEN: WWII PATROL FILE]
[HANDWRITTEN: ALL MATERIAL ON THIS REEL IS DECLASSIFIED]
[HANDWRITTEN: FOR DECK LOG APRIL 1941 - FEBRUARY 1944 CONSULT]
[HANDWRITTEN: NATIONAL ARCHIVES WHICH HAS CUSTODY.]

1. Sep-Oct 1941 visits to Alaska ports appear before War Patrols
2. Diary of Jack E. CAMP, EM1, USN appears following 2nd War Patrol
3. Special Mission Reports (2) appear following 6th War Patrol
4. Special Mission Report appears after 8th War Patrol
5. Interview of LCDR W.S. POST, USN appears following 8th War Patrol

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Office of Naval Records and History
Ships' Histories - Branch
Navy Department

HISTORY OF USS GUDGEON (SS 211)

Somewhere in the Pacific at a chosen spot in King Neptune's
realm lies the submarine GUDGEON. A proud and fearless member of the
"Silent Service", she was designed and built to destroy enemy ships,
troops, and cargo. On twelve war patrols during World War II the
underseas marauder sent many thousands of tons of Japanese shipping to
the bottom. That she was lost herself on her Twelfth War Patrol, tells
briefly and dramatically the sacrifice that submariners risk against
the enemy and the ocean wastes.

Her keel was laid on 22 November 1939, and on 25 January
1941, GUDGEON slid down the ways of the U. S. Navy Yard, Mare Island,
California. She was sponsored by Mrs. William Pye, wife of Vice
Admiral Pye, USN, and named for a small species of fresh water minnow.

GUDGEON was commissioned on 21 April 1941, with Lieutenant
Commander E. W. Grenfell, USN, as her first commanding officer. Follow-
ing her trials and shakedown, on 16 July the submarine returned to
Mare Island to effect post-shakedown repairs. After her availability
was completed, the sub was assigned to the Pacific Fleet, and moved to
San Diego on 27-28 August.

SS-211 stood out of San Diego on 8 September, enroute to
Pearl Harbor by way of Seattle, Washington; Sitka and Kodiak, Alaska;
Dutch Harbor, Aleutian Islands, arriving at Pearl Harbor on 16 October.
GUDGEON commenced operations in the Hawaiian Islands area, and on
7 December 1941, when the Japanese made the treacherous attack on
Pearl Harbor, she was at sea and out of the attacking area.

Her time had come! Quickly GUDGEON coursed to Pearl
Harbor where she underwent a two-day refit before departing for her
First War Patrol off Japan on 11 December.

With vengeance as her mission, GUDGEON headed right for the
heart of the waters off the Japanese Empire. While enroute, on 31
December the sub made her first contact with the enemy; a large
freighter, but she was unable to close the vessel. Following more
fruitless contacts, on the night of 9-10 January 1942, while in her
assigned area, GUDGEON made contact with a large Jap freighter, which
was silhouetted against the rising moon.

Closing in, the sub gained position and fired a spread of
three torpedoes, scoring two hits, which sent the freighter to the
bottom.

The sub continued patrolling in her assigned area until 14
January when she headed east. On the 27th, while west of Midway
Island, contact was made with a surfaced enemy submarine. After making
a hastened approach, the sub closed the Jap vessel and fired a spread
of three torpedoes. Two torpedoes found their mark and the target
plunged to the bottom, making GUDGEON the first U.S. submarine in his-
tory to sink an enemy combatant ship.

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Due to the impending Battle of Midway, GUDGEON was
ordered out of the Navy Yard, Pearl Harbor, with the highest military
effectiveness possible. Her overhaul was not to have been completed
for another month, but due to the emergency, on 24 May the sub departed
the Navy Yard and proceeded to the Submarine Base, where she topped-
off fuel and loaded stores. Two days later (26 May) GUDGEON churned
out of Pearl Harbor enroute to her Third War Patrol off Midway.

Because of brilliant strategy, U.S. forces had gathered
at Midway to intercept a large Japanese force, which was to attempt to
take Midway, and this battle was to prove to be one of the decisive
battles of the war.

GUDGEON arrived on station off Midway on the 31st, however,
it was not until 4 June that she received a contact report on a Japanese
aircraft carrier. The sub proceeded at full speed to intercept the
reported contact. While enroute, she made contact with two enemy
battleships, but while closing the large enemy vessels, contact was
lost.

Many enemy and U.S. aircraft were sighted proceeding to and
from attacks, but because of the many confusing and conflicting contact
reports, nothing could be done by the sub. During this period of time
the sub sighted the U.S. surface forces many times.

On 4 June the U.S. carriers launched the planes which
decided the battle by sinking three of the four enemy carriers. The
fourth enemy carrier, however, launched an attack, which resulted in
the sinking of USS YORKTOWN.

The Battle of Midway was the first decisive defeat suffer-
ed by the Japanese in 350 years, and marked the turning point of the
war in the Pacific from the defensive to the offensive. The momentous
battle restored the balance of naval power, and the threat to Hawaii
and the West Coast of the United States was automatically removed.
Except for operations in the Aleutians area, enemy operations there-
after were confined to the South Pacific. This battle paved the way
for later extensive victories and sweeping progress, and will doubtless
be considered one of the historic naval battles of all time.

On 9 June GUDGEON headed for Pearl Harbor, arriving there
and ending her patrol on the 14th.

Refit completed, the submarine stood out of Pearl Harbor
on 11 July, enroute to her Fourth War Patrol, guarding the approaches
to Truk.

While enroute, at 0620 on 23 July, contact was made with
an enemy patrol ship, and upon gaining position, GUDGEON fired a
spread of three torpedoes. One of the missiles passed directly be-
neath the target, but no hits were made, and the sub went deep, rigging
for depth charge attack on the way down. The enemy vessel became very
confused, as he started following the torpedo tracks in the wrong
direction, laying down a depth charge barrage while going away from the

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sub. Shortly thereafter the sub came to periscope depth to find
nothing in sight. How the slow target had been able to clear the area
in such a short time was a matter for conjecture.

The next day contact was established with an enemy des-
troyer and GUDGEON started closing the enemy ship. However, a second
destroyer and a merchant vessel were sighted and the submarine broke
off her approach on the destroyer to try to attain position on the
merchantman.

As the night was too dark for a periscope approach, the
sub surfaced, and started closing the target, but suddenly one of the
enemy destroyers abruptly changed course, heading directly for the sub.
GUDGEON crash dived, rigged for depth charge attack, and shortly
thereafter she was subjected to a 12-charge attack, which caused no
damage. Fast screws were heard passing above the sub, indicating
torpedoes, and she went still deeper. An hour after the last sounds
were heard from the enemy ships, the sub surfaced to find nothing in
sight, and after a brief search, she proceeded to her assigned area.

At 0245 on 31 July contact was made with a large enemy
merchantman escorted by one destroyer. Closing in, GUDGEON hove into
position and fired a spread of three torpedoes, scoring two hits,
which left the target dead in the water. The enemy escort started a
bewildered depth charge attack, and shortly thereafter the target
disappeared, indicating that it had sunk.

Two hours after clearing the vicinity of attack, the sub
sighted another Jap vessel, a large passenger liner, but was unable to
close the vessel.

Contact was made with an enemy merchantman at 0440 on 3
August and the undersea raider commenced her approach. In position
at 0523, GUDGEON fired a spread of three torpedoes, scoring two hits,
which sent the target to the bottom in five minutes, following a
tremendous internal explosion.

The submarine cleared the area and continued her patrol,
although she seemed to be in poor material condition. At 1104 on 17
August the sub sighted the smoke and masts of two enemy freighter-
transport vessels, escorted by two destroyers. The convoy was in
column; the two destroyers leading the other two ships. Closing the
convoy, GUDGEON gained position, and fired a spread of three torpedoes
at a freighter, swung and fired three more at the second freighter.
Three hits were scored on the first target and two on the second,
which resulted in the sinking of both. The first target was observed
to take a heavy port list, but then observations were cut short by the
on rushing enemy escorts.

The sub crash dived, rigged for depth charge attack, and
commenced silent running, before the attack started. While GUDGEON
was passing 180 feet and going deeper, the hour long 60-depth charge
assault began. The charges fell extremely close, and it was not until
both of the attackers had expended all their charges, that the attack

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was ceased, and the escorts returned to the scene of the sinkings to
pick up survivors. The depth charging caused extensive minor damage to
GUDGEON, and she cleared the area.

Shortly thereafter, GUDGEON left her patrol area, and
headed for Fremantle, Australia. The sub passed by the Asia Islands,
through Djailolo Passage, by Tobalai Island, through Manipa Strait and
by Timor Island, before arriving at Fremantle on 2 September, thus
completing another successful war patrol.

The sub moved to Albany, Australia (2-4 September), where
she was refitted. Refit completed, GUDGEON proceeded to Brisbane,
Australia (25 September to 3 October), and on 8 October she churned
out of Brisbane enroute to her Fifth War Patrol, which was to take
place south and west of the Shortlands, and west
of Lunda Bar, New Georgia Island.

On the thirteenth day of the patrol (21 October), at 0850
contact was made with an enemy convoy, consisting of five large
merchant ships, escorted by two destroyers. GUDGEON commenced closing
the convoy, and in spite of a glassy sea, the sub decided on a peris-
cope approach on the Jap ships, which had one escort in front and one
astern.

The sub closed in on the convoy's starboard bow, which
was the farthest away from the screens, and was attempting to get in
position on the two vessels closest to her. However, a last minute
change of plans made the two leading ships the targets, and the sub
gained position. At 1112 she fired a spread of three torpedoes from
her bow tubes at the leading merchantman. GUDGEON swung around, then
fired her three remaining bow tubes at the second merchantman. Two
hits were heard on the first target and one on the second, leaving
both ships sinking.

GUDGEON dove into the murk to elude the charging escorts,
and then ran under the remainder of the convoy to confuse the search-
ing vessels. The destroyers laid down an ineffective depth charge
barrage and during this time the sub heard many breaking-up noises
and explosions from the torpedoed ships, indicating that the attacked
ships were sinking fast. Shortly after 1200 the last charge was
dropped and the undamaged sub cleared the vicinity for the time being.

Returning to periscope depth, GUDGEON sighted one escort
which was either circling or picking up survivors, and then an enemy
seaplane, which greatly influenced the decision to keep clear.

In the following days, the sub was depth charged by an
enemy patrol vessel and poor visibility and worse luck helped an enemy
convoy escape unscathed. On 29 October at 0125 GUDGEON made contact
with an enemy convoy. After tracking it until dawn, she made a per-
fect approach, and when the sub was almost in firing position a rain
squall came up and obscured everything. When the squall finally clear-
ed, the enemy ships were observed going over the horizon making
pursuit impossible.

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At 2310 on 11 November, GUDGEON sighted smoke and this
turned out to be an enemy convoy, consisting of five merchantships,
escorted by two destroyers. The convoy was in a loose scattered column
led by the destroyers, and the sub commenced her approach. Closing
in, GUDGEON attained position at 2327 and fired a spread of three
torpedoes at the second merchantman, scoring one hit, which left the
target dead in the water. Swinging to port, the sub fired the remain-
ing three bow tubes at the fourth merchantman in line, scoring two
hits on this target and one hit on another unidentified target. The
two hits left the second target dead in the water and settling rapidly.

Swinging around, GUDGEON brought her stern tubes to bear
on the fifth merchantman in line and fired a spread of three torpedoes.
The second torpedo fired hit the target, causing a tremendous explosion
which blew the target apart, leaving nothing but smoke and debris.
The third torpedo of this spread hit either one of the two destroyers,
which had dropped behind shortly after the attack began, or hit the
third merchantman in the column.

The enemy was in such a confused state that no depth
charges were dropped, and when an escort was seen to head in the
general direction of the sub, she cleared the area at full speed.
Many breaking-up noises and explosions were heard from the sinking
ships and the submarine proceeded unmolested.

Contact was made with an enemy convoy at 2020 on 24
November, consisting of two large merchant ships, escorted by three
destroyers. While she was making her approach, the surfaced sub was
sighted by one of the destroyers which opened fire with her deck guns.
GUDGEON dove deep and rigged for depth charge attack. Shortly there-
after, all three of the enemy destroyers attacked her, dropping depth
charges all around, some of them very close. Due to brilliant evasive
tactics and luck, the sub dodged her attackers and cleared the attack-
ing area with only minor damage incurred from the depth charging.

During the remaining period in her area, the Japs made
determined, but unfruitful efforts to destroy GUDGEON, which had been
raising so much havoc with her shipping. However, the sub headed for
her home base and on 1 December 1942 she moored at Brisbane, thus
completing her extremely successful Fifth War Patrol.

With her refit accomplished, GUDGEON departed Brisbane on
27 December 1942, enroute to her Sixth War Patrol.

The sub patrolled Davao Gulf, Ambon Island and Timor
Island, however no attacks were possible. She reconnoitered the
latter two islands and also underwent a very severe depth charge
attack, incurring much minor damage, while off Ambon Bay. GUDGEON
moored at Fremantle, Australia, on 18 February 1943, thus completing
her patrol.

Refit completed, the undersea raider stood out of
Fremantle on 13 March 1943, enroute to the area north of the Malay
Barrier for her Seventh War Patrol.

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On 22 March at 1647, while off Surabaya, GUDGEON made
contact with an enemy convoy, consisting of seven cargo ships with two
escorts. The sub commenced closing the convoy and in position at
1834, she fired a brace of torpedoes at the leading cargo ship.
Swinging around she then fired two more missiles at the second cargo
ship, and at the same time she heard two hits on the first target. A
hit on the second target was seen and it seemed to lift the ship up
into the air and set it back on its side. Great billows of black
smoke and debris arose, leaving the target with a heavy list to star-
board and settling rapidly, indicating an explosion beneath the keel.
The undersea marauder then set her sights on the third cargo ship and
fired a brace of torpedoes. Looking around, the first target had
already plunged to the bottom, the second target was sinking rapidly,
and an enemy destroyer was sighted, heading directly for the sub.
GUDGEON then plunged and while on the way down two hits were heard on
the third target, indicating that the sub had sunk certainly two and
most likely all three of the attacked vessels.

GUDGEON then was subjected to a three-hour, twenty-one
charge, depth charge attack, from which she emerged unscathed.

Continuing on patrol in her assigned area, the submarine
made contact with a five-ship Jap convoy the following day at 0140.
After tracking the two small tankers with three escorts until 0720,
her sound gear picked up the screws of the three Corvettes coming in
for a depth charge attack. GUDGEON rigged for depth charge attack,
went as deep as possible in the shallow water, and commenced evasive
tactics. While undergoing the seven-charge attack, the sub hit bottom
at 100 feet, with no damage resulting.

Safely clearing the attacking area, GUDGEON headed for
the area north of Kangean Island, however at 0116 on the 24th she
sighted an enemy vessel while surfaced. With intentions of making a
surface approach and sinking the small ship with her deck guns,
GUDGEON commenced closing the target. However, the target turned
sharply to the starboard, revealing herself as a small destroyer, but
in spite of this fact the sub charged on, "taking the bull by the
horns". The while now marauder closed the range to 1800 yards and
fired a spread of four torpedoes which missed, due to the shallow
draft and violent maneuvering of the target. GUDGEON then opened fire
with her deck guns, and for two hours and fifty minutes, she dueled on
the surface with the enemy destroyer, scoring four excellently placed
three-inch shell hits on the target but incurring no damage herself.

However, while GUDGEON was clearing the area with the
destroyer astern, a Jap bomber appeared. The sub crash-dived and
cleared the area while submerged.

At 0210 on 29 March the sub sighted an enemy tanker and
commenced her approach. While closing, the enemy ship sighted the
sub and started firing her deck guns extremely accurately. Finally
at 0233 GUDGEON dove into position and fired a spread of three tor-
pedoes, then dove into the murk. Two hits were heard on the target,
leaving it dead in the water and settling by the stern to port. As

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the target was still afloat a half hour after the attack, the sub
again closed it and fired a torpedo, which hit just forward of the
bridge. The tanker was still afloat at 0417, so GUDGEON reapproached
her and fired another torpedo, which hit just forward of the stack and
blew debris 500 feet into the air. Shortly thereafter the target
disappeared beneath the surface and the sub started clearing the
vicinity.

An hour after the tanker sank, GUDGEON made contact with
an enemy freighter and commenced her approach. After four hours of
tracking the sub was still not in an attacking position, when she
sighted another Jap ship, a tanker, heading for her. She broke off
her approach on the freighter and commenced closing the tanker. In
position, the undersea raider fired two torpedoes at the target,
scoring two hits, which left the vessel in a sinking condition with a
50° list to starboard. Shortly thereafter the target's boilers
exploded and she started sinking fast. While raising her periscope
for observation a large depth bomb was heard to explode close by.
GUDGEON went deep, rigged for depth charge attack, and then received
five more extremely well placed bombs, which caused no damage.

Clearing the area, the sub had only two torpedoes left, so
she headed toward Fremantle. GUDGEON moored at Fremantle on 6 April
1943, thus completing her seventh patrol.

Following her refit, GUDGEON churned out of Fremantle on
15 April bound for Pearl Harbor via the Philippines for her Eighth War
Patrol.

On 25 April at 2320, while patrolling on the surface off
Mangkalibat, GUDGEON sighted an enemy ship and commenced her approach.
After closing the target, the sub fired a spread of three torpedoes,
scoring one hit on the target, and then went deep. Upon coming to
periscope depth shortly thereafter, the target was found to be still
afloat, so GUDGEON reapproached it and fired a spread of three
torpedoes. While waiting for these missiles to hit, an enemy escort
was spotted coming directly for the sub so she went deep. While on
the way down two hits were heard on the target and later many breaking-
up noises were heard, indicating that the ship was sinking fast.

GUDGEON retired to reload and when she returned with her
tubes full, neither the target (which was believed to have been sunk)
or the escort could be sighted after an extensive search.

While on patrol, a large Japanese vessel was sighted at
2315 on 27 April and GUDGEON commenced closing. Having gained
position at 0104 on the 28th the sub fired a spread of four
torpedoes and then submerged. Three torpedoes were heard hitting the
target, followed by heavy internal explosions. The target was still
on an even keel, so the sub swung around to line up the stern tubes.
However, before the tubes were in firing position, the target's bow
suddenly rose into the air and it sank stern first, amid violent
explosions. (This 17,500-ton ship was identified as the KAMAKURA
MARU, the largest transport vessel the enemy had.) GUDGEON headed for

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the spot where the ship went down and shortly came abreast of lifeboats,
floating debris, and many swimming Japs.

     After completing a special mission in the vicinity of
Pucio Point, Panay on 30 April, the sub continued her patrol and on
2 May she made an unfruitful attack on an armed trawler, which then
became the agressor, dropping 23 charges in an unsuccessful attack on
the sub.

     Two days later on the 4th, contact was made with a small
enemy trawler and it was decided to try and sink him by gunfire.
Closing in, the sub commenced firing, and shortly thereafter the
trawler caught fire and sank. The following day a Jap coastal type
passenger-freighter was shelled by the sub, and was left burning
fiercely and slowly sinking. The target probably sank, and in any
event, was a complete loss. That same day contact was established
with an enemy ship at 1401.

     After approaching the enemy vessel, the target changed
course sharply, revealing the silhouette of a small tanker. As the
enemy ship was now aware of the sub, GUDGEON dove and started closing.
When she came to periscope depth for a quick look, the target was
spotted bearing down on her, looking much more like a "Q"-ship than a
tanker. As the enemy vessel was so near, the undersea raider did not
have time to launch any torpedoes, so GUDGEON started going deep and
was then subjected to an extremely accurate depth charge attack,
during which much minor damage was incurred. While submerged, the sub
received many more charges close aboard, however, brilliant evasive
tactics brought the sub clear of the "Q"-ship.

     While patrolling the approaches to Dumaguete on the
surface on 8 May, a small enemy trawler was suddenly confronted.
GUDGEON swung into position and fired a torpedo from her bow tubes.
This missed, and the sub swung around and fired another shot from her
stern tubes. This also missed or was a dud, and the skipper took her
down while rigging for depth charge attack. After receiving an eleven-
charge attack the sub evaded the enemy vessel, and when she came to
periscope depth later, GUDGEON watched the trawler conducting a depth
charging in the distance.

     After clearing the area, GUDGEON continued her patrol,
conducting one unsuccessful attack, before heading toward Pearl Harbor.
While enroute to Pearl Harbor, the sub was subjected to two depth
bomb attacks by Jap planes, incurring no damage. She moored at Pearl
Harbor completing her eighth patrol on 25 May 1943.

     Following a two day period of refueling and reprovision-
ing, the sub sailed for the U. S. Naval Drydocks, Hunter's Point, San
Francisco, California, where she was to undergo a major overhaul.
Arriving on the West Coast on 2 June, her overhaul was completed on
9 August, when she set course for Pearl Harbor. Upon her arrival at
Pearl Harbor on the 16th, GUDGEON was refitted, and then underwent a
period of training.

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After being topped-off with fuel and provisions, GUDGEON
stood out of Pearl Harbor on 1 September in company with the submarine
TRIGGER, enroute to her Ninth War Patrol via Johnston Island.

Arriving at Johnston Island on 3 September, she departed
the same day, heading toward her assigned patrol station, in which she
arrived on 12 September.

GUDGEON reconnoitered Saipan during the first few days on
station and on 17 September, while surfaced off Rota Island, an enemy
patrol vessel was sighted. The sub started closing the small vessel
with intentions of sinking it with her deck guns. After making a few
hits on the target with her new five-inch gun, another patrol ship was
sighted heading for the fracas and the sub cleared the immediate area.
At a distance, GUDGEON observed the target listing heavily to port and
burning fiercely with an escorting plane overhead and another patrol
boat standing by.

Clearing the area, the submarine continued on patrol and
on 25 September, she was surprised while surfaced, by a Jap destroyer
which emerged out of a rain squall. While going deep, GUDGEON was
subjected to an extremely accurate depth charge attack which caused
extensive minor damage. However, the sub was able to elude the enemy
vessel.

On the 27th at 1813, GUDGEON made contact with an enemy
freighter, on which she conducted an unsuccessful attack. The
following day, while still patrolling the Saipan-Empire route, the
underseas marauder made contact with another Jap freighter with two
escorts and commenced closing. After almost a three-hour approach,
the sub gained position and fired a spread of four torpedoes, scoring
two hits on the target, which squatted by the stern and took a list to
port. Going deep to avoid the enemy escorts, the sub was subjected to
a 17-charge depth charge attack, before being able to evade them.
When she was able to come to periscope depth for a look, the sub saw
lifeboats in the water and the patrol craft milling around the area
where the enemy ship had gone down.

Clearing the attacking area, GUDGEON made contact with an
enemy freighter and a passenger-freighter, escorted by two destroyers
at 0930 on the 29th. Closing the Jap convoy, the submarine gained
position at 0950, when she fired a bow spread of four torpedoes, two
at each of the merchant ships. Two timed hits were picked up by the
sound gear, and their times indicated a hit on both ships. While
trying to come to periscope depth for a look, GUDGEON was spotted by
the Jap destroyers, and the sub went deep, rigging for depth charge
attack on the way down. While trying to avoid the patrol vessels, she
underwent a 26-depth charge attack, and her sound gear picked up many
smaller explosions, which suggested ships breaking up.

Two hours later, having eluded the destroyers, the sub
came to periscope depth and saw the destroyer with two other patrol
boats, gathered close to the second target, which was listing to port
and down by the stern. A careful search failed to disclose the other
target, indicating that it had sunk.

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GUDGEON safely cleared the vicinity and the following
day headed for Midway. The undersea raider moored at Midway on 6
October, thus completing her successful patrol.

Refit completed, on 31 October 1943 GUDGEON departed
Midway enroute to the East China Sea north of Formosa for her Tenth
War Patrol. After accomplishing a reconnaissance mission on Chichi
Shima, the sub sighted and made an unsuccessful two-day attempt to
close a damaged enemy aircraft carrier with many escorts. On 13
November an unfruitful attack was made on an enemy ship, which was
being moored in the harbor at Amami O Shima. Four days later a "junk"
was sighted and boarded to investigate. After finding no war materials
aboard, the boarding party was debarked and the "junk" was left
unmolested.

While
patrolling on the surface southwest of Heishan
Islands, on 23 December at 0315 GUDGEON sighted an enemy convoy con-
sisting of a freighter, a tanker and a transport, escorted by a large
destroyer. Closing at 0332, the sub swung into position and fired a
spread of six torpedoes, two at each of the merchantmen. She swung
around for a stern shot at the destroyer, but this was unnecessary, as
it intercepted one of the torpedoes intended for the transport, broke
in two and sank in a "V" in less than a minute. The tanker absorbed
two hits, but was still able to make headway, the transport was
stopped completely by one hit, but the freighter appeared undamaged.
GUDGEON swung left, while conducting a reload forward, and fired a
brace of torpedoes from her stern tubes at the crippled transport,
scoring one hit.

With
the transport stopped and slowly settling, the sub
commenced chasing the freighter and the damaged tanker, which were
both going out of sight in the direction of the beach. While chasing
the two targets, the closer of the two, which was believed to be the
tanker, suddenly disappeared from the radar scope, indicating that she
had finally sunk from her wounds. However, after a half hour chase,
the freighter was still 7,500 yards distant, and as the water was only
eight fathoms, the sub broke off the chase to return to the scene of
attack. GUDGEON conducted two unsuccessful attacks on the crippled
transport, which, although it was low in the water, appeared to be able
to get underway. As the target now opened fire with her deck gun, the
underseas marauder dove, made a smart approach, and fired three
deliberate shots at the transport, all of which hit. The target
immediately took a violent list and sank.

GUDGEON resurfaced amid much debris and oil, with life-
boats and life rafts all around. She picked up one Japanese seaman as
prisoner before setting course to clear the area and proceed to deep
water where she could dive.

Shortly thereafter the submarine departed her station and
headed for Pearl Harbor via Midway. After a stop at Midway (5-6
December) she proceeded to Pearl Harbor, ending her war patrol with her
arrival there on 11 December.

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Refit completed, GUDGEON churned out of Pearl Harbor on 6
January 1944, enroute to the East China Sea for Eleventh War Patrol,
in company with the submarines FLASHER and SNOOK. Upon her arrival at
Midway on 10 January one of her propellers was found to be bent, so
she was forced to return to Pearl Harbor for repair, arriving there on
the 14th. Two days later (the 16th) with repairs completed, GUDGEON
stood out of Pearl Harbor bound for her patrol station via Midway.
Due to inclement weather, the sub was forced to stand off shore, and
then was instructed to proceed to her area without refueling.

GUDGEON made contact with an enemy force consisting of a
damaged auxiliary aircraft carrier, escorted by three destroyers and
one vessel with a destroyer hull, stacks and guns, with a large boom
aft, at 0753 on 2 February 1944. Determined to close the carrier, the
sub felt obliged to counter-attack the escorts if they attacked her.
The undersea raider commenced approaching a destroyer at 1008 after
hearing two depth charges, and at 1012 the sub fired a four-torpedo
"down the throat" shot at the oncoming escort, range 900 yards.
GUDGEON went deep to avoid an intensified depth charge attack and no
hits were heard on the target. After undergoing over 30 depth charges,
she was able to elude the escorts, reload her tubes, and surface to
find the area clear with the exception of the submarine USS SAURY.

It was agreed to collaborate this attack with SAURY and at
1527 GUDGEON dove to continue to close the enemy ships. At periscope
depth at 1535, the carrier was observed launching a plane and a des-
troyer suddenly headed directly for her. Unable to gain firing posi-
tion, the sub went deep and received nine depth charges, which caused
some minor damage. Again at periscope depth a destroyer escort was
observed coming in for a depth charge attack. Swinging about, GUDGEON
launched a four-torpedo "down the throat" shot at this target, range
800 yards, scoring no hits. Going deep the sub again evaded the enemy
escorts, and again while attempting to gain position on a destroyer,
she was discovered and fired upon. Going deep to avoid being hit,
GUDGEON lost contact with the enemy group and after an extensive search,
she headed for her assigned area.

On station, at 2107 on 11 February while patrolling off
Pi Ki Shan, the raider made contact with a large Jap transport, escort-
ed by a small torpedo boat. GUDGEON dove and commenced a cautious
approach. When she had closed the range to 2,200 yards, the sub fired
six torpedoes, three at each of the targets, and murky smoke burst
from the transport after one or more hits. Due to the shallow draft
of the escort, the torpedoes must have passed under her.

Diving deep to dodge the onrushing escort, the sub was
subjected to an intense depth charging, which was extremely accurate
and caused minor damage. Coming back to periscope depth at 2311,
GUDGEON again contacted the two-ship convoy, and commenced her approach.
In position, at 2327 the sub fired a spread of three torpedoes at the
transport, scoring two hits, which shortly left the target with her
bow on the bottom and her stern high in the air. Many breaking-up
noises were heard and shortly thereafter the sub cleared the area at
high speed, retiring toward deep water. Suddenly out of nowhere the
escort located the sub and commenced firing with her large deck guns.

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However, with full propulsion on the surfaced sub, she quickly out-
distanced the patrol craft.

Contact was established with two sampans on 17 February at
1609 and GUDGEON closed and battle surfaced. Due to heavy seas,
accurate gunfire was difficult, but finally a shell hit one of the
boats and it went down. The second sampan was lost in the dark after
having been sprayed thoroughly at close range with 20 MM and .50
calibre gunfire.

On 22 February the sub set course for Midway, arriving
there on 1 March, and leaving there the same day after being refueled
and provisioned. GUDGEON moored at Pearl Harbor on 5 March, thus com-
pleting her Eleventh War Patrol.

Following her refit, GUDGEON sailed from Pearl Harbor on
4 April, enroute to her fateful Twelfth War Patrol in an open sea area
in the northern Marianas. After a refueling stop at Johnston Island
on 7 April, the submarine departed and was never heard from again.

Originally scheduled to leave her area on 16 May, she was
ordered on 11 May to depart her area in time to take station for a
special assignment. An acknowledgement for this message was required
and when none was received from the missing submarine, it was asked
for again on 12 May. On 14 May, her special assignment was given to
another submarine, and GUDGEON was told to return to Midway. She
should have arrived at Midway about 23 May but failed to do so and on
7 June she was reported as presumed lost. Any conclusions as to how
GUDGEON met her fate are presumptive, and there is a great likelihood
that she was lost during an unrecorded enemy attack.

*******

USS GUDGEON was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation
for the period covering her first eight war patrols. The citation
reads:

"For outstanding performance in combat during
eight aggressive and brilliantly executed war
patrols in enemy controlled waters since December
7, 1941. Fighting with remarkable prowess and
daring, she achieved an illustrious combat record
in the sinking of 19 Japanese ships, including one
submarine, which totalled 133,957 tons, and in
damaging three more ships totalling 13,944 tons.
The superb efficiency and readiness for battle
which enabled the GUDGEON to fulfill these vital
missions reflects great credit upon her gallant
officers and men and the United States Naval
Service."

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SUCCESSIVE LIST OF COMMANDING OFFICERS

Lieut. Comdr. E.W. Grenfell, USN - 21 April 1941 to August 1942
Lieut. Comdr. W.S. Stovall, USN - August 1942 to October 1943
Comdr. W.S. Post, USN - October 1943 to March 1944
Lieut. Comdr. R.A. Bonin, USN - March 1944 to date of loss

USS GUDGEON (SS 211) earned eleven Battle Stars on the Asiatic-
Pacific Area Service Medal for participation in the following
operations:

1 Star/Pearl Harbor-Midway -- 7 December 1941
1 Star/Anti-submarine Assessment -- 27 January 1942
1 Star/Midway -- 3 to 6 June 1942
1 Star/Capture and defense of Guadalcanal -- 10 August 1942 to 8
February 1943
1 Star/Submarine War Patrol - Pacific -- 22 February to 15 April
1942
1 Star/Submarine War Patrol - Pacific -- 11 July to 2 September 1942
1 Star/Submarine War Patrol - Pacific -- 13 March to 6 April 1943
1 Star/Submarine War Patrol - Pacific -- 15 April to 25 May 1943
1 Star/Submarine War Patrol - Pacific -- 1 September to 6 October
1943
1 Star/Submarine War Patrol - Pacific -- 31 October to 10 December
1943
1 Star/Submarine War Patrol - Pacific -- 16 January to 5 March 1944

STATISTICS

DISPLACEMENT: 1,475 tons
OVERALL LENGTH: 307 feet
SURFACE SPEED: 20 knots
COMPLEMENT: 85 officers and men
ARMAMENT: One 5" dual purpose gun, 20 MM
and .50 cal. guns, and ten 21"
torpedo tubes.

Compiled: 10 September 1948
Restenciled: February 1950

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SS211/A4-3
Serial ( 041 )
CONFIDENTIAL
From:
To :

Subject:

Enclosure:

1. U. S. S. GUDGEON (SS211)

Enroute Dutch Harbor, Alaska,
to Pearl Harbor, T.H.
OCT 8 1941

The Commanding Officer.
The Commander Submarines, Scouting Force.

Report of Visits to Sitka, Kodiak, and Dutch Harbor,
Alaska.

(A) Report of Sitka Visit with chart, photographs,
blueprints and information pamphlet as additional
enclosures thereto.
(B) Report of Kodiak Visit with chart, photographs,
and blueprint as enclosures thereto.
(C) Report of Dutch Harbor Visit with chart, and
blueprints as enclosures thereto.
(D) Organization of Alaskan Base Building Program.

Subject enclosures are submitted in order to present
information as to submarine facilities at the above outlying bases.

[HANDWRITTEN: Compiled for file]
[HANDWRITTEN: 3133.72]
[HANDWRITTEN: #2473]

[SIGNATURE: E.W. Grenfell]
E.W. GRENFELL

[HANDWRITTEN: B/SS211/A4-3]
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CONFIDENTIAL
ENCLOSURE (A)
S. S. GUDGEON (SS211)

Subject: Sitka Visit.

Enclosures: (A) Photographs AA-1 to AA-8 inclusive.
(B) H.O. Chart No. 8244.
(C) Recent blueprint showing progress
(D) N.A.S. Circular of Information.

1. This vessel visited Sitka, Alaska, from 21 to 25
September, 1941.

2. A thorough inspection of the Naval Air Station was made
by the officers attached to this vessel, through the courtesy of the
Commanding Officer, Commander J.R. TATE, U.S.N. This officer also sur-
veyed the area from the air.

3. A list of the characteristics follows. This list is sub-
mitted with the idea of availability of the Base for submarines as
of primary importance:

(A) DOCKING AND BERTHING:

(1) Photographs AA-8 and 9 of enclosure (A) above and
enclosure (B) show that upon the completion of the
causeway out to Sasedni Island, Whitney Harbor will
be an excellent small harbor with dimensions about
1800 yards by 750 yards and will full protection
from the sea. The Commanding Officer, Naval Air
Station, stated that he has recommended the con-
struction of four finger piers on the east side of
the harbor just north of the large hangar (see en-
closure (B)). This harbor could also be used by a
tender with submarines or destroyers tied alongside.

(2) At present there is an old dock about 250' long
with a 40' depth at mean low water on the east side
of the Island. This dock is being constantly used
by transports, oilers, and merchant vessels un-
loading defense building materials. This vessel
tied up at this dock for a short time during its
visit. The dock has fresh water connections only.

(3) The new dock on the eastern side, which will be
completed about December 1, 1941, is being built
just south of the present dock. (See enclosure
(B)). This dock will be 600' long, T-shaped, with
40' depth. It is so located that small vessels
(200' long) can tie up on the land side of the
dock. Present plans include fresh water, diesel and

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CONFIDENTIAL
ENCLOSURE (A)
S. S. GUDGEON (SS211)
Subject: Sitka Visit

(4) The defense workers number about 900. Most of them
    live on board the steamship VICTORIA.

(J) MORALE:
    (1) The Navy morale is high. There are many recreational
        facilities for the officers and men as noted in
        enclosure (D). This officer talked with many en-
        listed men. All liked the station and the duty very
        much.
    (2) The Army morale is not very good mainly because of
        the lack of recreational facilities. The Navy is
        trying to help this situation by offering all re-
        creational facilities to the Army. Army morale is
        not helped much by the fact that the lowest paid
        defense worker gets $10 per day.
    (3) In general, progress on this station seems to be
        excellent. The Commanding Officer, though an
        aviator, is aware of the fact that the station will
        probably be used as a seaplane base and possibly a
        submarine base and is taking positive steps to
        handle such a situation. He has already carried
        out certain details that will make the station better
        suited for submarine use. It is his idea to enclose
        Whitney Harbor, not only to be able to use it for
        seaplanes, but submarines as well.

5. This command feels that Sitka, would make a good tem-
    porary submarine base when the 600' dock is complete.
    If finger piers are constructed in Whitney Harbor, the station could
    be used as a per-manent submarine base for fleet submarines. However, if such were done,
    action should be taken as follows:
        (a) Installation of ordnance test stands and
            equipment, in the torpedo shop for submarine
            torpedoes and mines.
        (b) Small still for making battery water could be
            installed in the power house.
        (c) Installation of small lubricating oil tanks
            would be required.

[SIGNATURE: E.W. Grenfell]
E.W. GRENFELL
Lieut-Comdr., U.S. Navy.

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CONFIDENTIAL
ENCLOSURE (B)
S. S. GUDGEON (SS211)
Subject: Kodiak Visit.

Enclosures: (A) Photographs (2).
(B) Blueprint "A" showing proposed channel.
(C) Submarine Base layout plan, dated 9/25/41.
(D) C.S. Chart No. 8545.

1. This vessel visited Kodiak Naval Air Station, Alaska,
for approximately 28 hours on the 28th and 29th of September, 1941.

2. Heavy rains prevailed during the entire visit. A thor-
ough inspection was made by this officer of the entire station and the
proposed submarine base site.

3. The present commanding officer is Commander John Perry,
U.S.N. Commander C.W. Coryell (CEC), U.S.N., is the Resident Officer in
Charge of Construction.

4. Although the visit of this vessel was short, enough in-
formation was obtained to find out that the submarine base project is
far behind and that to date not much interest has been shown in it. I
do not consider that this is the commanding officer's fault in any re-
spect. He has been at Kodiak but five months and air station problems
with the contractor and the Army have kept him very busy. Work on the
air station itself has been delayed and set back a great deal in order
to house the Army. As in Sitka, about twice the number of troops planned
for, approximately 6000, have arrived. Lack of interest is also due to
the absence of a fairly senior submarine officer to cooperate with and
advise the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station and Resident Inspector.
In addition, the submarine base project has been stalemated because the
Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station, backed by the air chain of com-
mand, recommended transfer of the submarine base to the southeast corner
of Women's Bay. No action was taken on construction plans until OpNav
acted upon this recommendation. This officer feels that the immediate
presence of a submarine officer is highly desirable at this time as con-
struction of some submarine base buildings is about to commence. Many
problems have to be decided on the spot and it is felt that some im-
portant omissions have been made on the present latest submarine base
plan. This is particularly true from a point of morale characteristics.

5. A discussion of important characteristics follow:

(A) DOCKING AND BERTHING:

(1) Present long dock, shown in enclosures (A), (B),
(C) and (D), can handle large vessels. Two large
transports were tied up to it during this vessel's
visit. Any of our submarine tenders, present or
building, will be able to use it. At present only
fresh water is available but fuel lines will be

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CONFIDENTIAL
ENCLOSURE "B"
S. S. GUDGEON (SS211)
Subject: Kodiak Visit

(1) When the "L" extension to the dock is complete.
Ships backing out from the dock, seaplane take-off and landing area.
of the dock is completed this will be a fairly large
dock.

(2) Three submarine docks, each 300' long, are to be
built just north of the present dock and in front
of the proposed submarine base. (See enclosure (B)
and (C) and dotted lines in photographs). No work
has been started on these as yet and no plans were
available. Considerable dredging and blasting will
have to be done and it is doubtful if they will be
completed at the present rate of interest and speed
within the next eighteen months. The locality of
these docks is most satisfactory for submarines;
however their location and that of the entire sub-
marine base is not satisfactory to the Commanding
Officer, Naval Air Station, because of interference
with landings and take-off of planes.

(3) A vessel can anchor most anywhere in Women's Bay, but
because of seaplane landing and take-off, only about
three or four submarines could anchor at the south
end of Women's Bay.

(B) NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION:

(1) Outside approaches are quite good. The Kodiak beam
for aviation is situated on Woody Island and is very
helpful for surface navigation used either for R.D.F.
or as used by the aviators.

(2) The six mile channel into Women's Bay is, at
present, quite treacherous. A pilot must be used and
is required. The channel is full of dredging buoys
and markers which are misleading if one were to enter
alone. The pilot is a reserve ensign who is also in
command of VP 74. He is well acquainted with the
channel, weather, tides, etc. This vessel made a safe
exit in a 40 mile wind and heavy rain. Large vessels
come in and out at present. When the channel has
been completely dredged, entrance and exit will be
fairly simple. Once in Women's Bay, navigation is
simple and approaches to the present dock and pro-
posed submarine piers will be easy.

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subject: Kodiak Visit

ENCLOSURE (B)
S. S. GUDGEON (SS211)

has quarters for all officer and enlisted personnel
both married and single. In addition, there are
about twelve officer's apartments and some quarters
for enlisted personnel of the patrol squadrons op-
erating out of Kodiak.
No quarters for married officers or enlisted personnel
for the submarine base are on the station plans. The Com-
manding Officer, Naval Air Station, has requested
authority and funds for three four-apartment houses
and two homes for the Commanding Officer, Executive
Officer, and officers of the submarine base. However,
he feels that if housing on the submarine base is
desired by submarine personnel, it should be urgently
requested immediately.

(G) COMMUNICATIONS:

(1) As in Sitka, the radio towers are situated some
distance from the station itself.
The squadron maintains its own radio, as in order to
operate, it must do so for the station radio is busy
twenty four hours a day sending and receiving con-
tractors orders. It is of interest to note, that it
is impossible to call the station because they will
not answer on account of their traffic. Here too,
reception is poor, possibly due to atmospheric con-
ditions.

(2) There is an aviation radio beam previously mentioned.

(3) Steamers from Seattle and Seward are in and out, but
apparently run on no set schedule.

(4) No commercial aviation lines operate in or out of
Kodiak.

(5) No signal tower is available.

(H) ARMY:

(1) Because of the short visit, not much of the Army lay-
out was seen. It was noticed, however, that they are
crowded and many are still living in tents. There is
a Major-General in command of the Army. That condition
is rather awkward as far as the Navy is concerned.
Commander Perry apparently has begun to feel pressure
from the Army in various ways, particularly in that
the Army would like to use some of the Navy's already

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ENCLOSURE (C)
CONFIDENTIAL U.S. GUDGEON (SS211)
Subject: Dutch Harbor Visit.

Enclosure:
(A) Tracing of Proposed Submarine Base.
(B) H.O. Chart 9007.
(C) Y&D Plan 174,540, showing Naval Air Station
    and Army Layout.
(D) Y&D Plan 174,541 showing Naval Air Station
    Layout.

1.
This vessel visited Dutch Harbor, Alaska, from noon,
October 1, 1941, until the morning of October 4, 1941.

2.
Work on this station is the farthest behind of any,
primarily because of the contractor's inability to get personnel out to
Dutch Harbor, but also due to the fact that all work was concentrated
on Army construction which is about complete. This is the only station
that has all of its troops housed in barracks. However, work is now
being concentrated on the air station and progressing rapidly.

3.
The weather during the stay was not too bad. One day
of strong winds was experienced; the wind was about 30 knots with gusts
as high as 50 knots. It rained most of the time although one fine
sunny day was enjoyed.

4.
The present commanding officer is Commander W.N.
Updegraff, U.S.N., an aviator, who has been in Dutch Harbor about one
month. Lieutenant Commander J.H. Brelsford, (CEC) U.S.N.R. is the
Resident Officer in Charge of Construction.

5.
Although this station has been primarily laid down as
a Naval Air Station, the Resident Officer in Charge has spent con-
siderable thought on the construction of a submarine base. Both the
Commanding Officer and Resident Officer were very pleased to see the
arrival of a submarine as they wanted much advice on submarines and
their characteristics. The first plan for a submarine base (see en-
closure (A) have been drawn up and its location has just about been
established.

6.
There were two sites for the submarine base under
consideration. The first one is in Iliuliuk Harbor as shown in en-
closure (A). This site is preferable in that protection from winds is
afforded from all sides. As shown in enclosure (A), it is the present
plan to dredge two (2) 30' channels, one into the Bay from the north-
east and the other one out through the south. Expedition Island is to
be levelled and the rock and dirt is to be used as a fill to join it
to the west to Amaknak Island. The submarine base will then be lo-
cated partly on Expedition Island and partly on Amaknak Island, south
of the Army Garrison and the Naval Air Station, with suitable roads
to both. Maneuvering space for submarines seems to be satisfactory.
There is about 600 yards to back from the dock and sufficient water

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CONFIDENTIAL
ENCLOSURE (C)
U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)
Subject: Dutch Harbor.
for twisting a submarine in order to go out either entrance.

The second site is just west of middle Amaknak Island,
located on Hog Island. Hog Island would be joined to Amaknak Island
by a wide breakwater over which would pass a road. This would prevent
heavy swells from sweeping in to the submarine base bay. This of
course is a much larger area for maneuvering purposes, but it would
not afford much protection from the strongest prevailing winds which
are mostly from the north and northeast. The Resident Officer informed
this officer that the Seattle Office had turned this site down. He
also stated that the relative costs of the two would be about the
same. The extreme cost of leveling on Hog Island and the building of
the breakwater would be equaled by the fact that the submarine docks
located on Expedition Island could only be constructed after some
30' of rock and gravel were dumped off Expedition Island because of
a very deep layer of silt and mud in Iliuliuk Harbor.

This officer has made two trips to Dutch Harbor, one in
March and April, 1938, and the present one. From observations of the
weather each time, and from conversation with people who have been
stationed in Dutch Harbor for periods over a year, it is believed that
Iliuliuk Harbor is the best possible place for a safe location of a
submarine base.

7.
A summary of important characteristics of both the
Naval Air Station and proposed Submarine Base follows:

DOCKING AND BERTHING:

(1) Submarine Base. There are to be three (3) sub-
marine piers, each about 300' long and one (1)
tender pier, 600' long on the north side and about
400' long on the south. It is doubtful if tenders
would come into Iliuliuk Harbor during the winter
months when williwaws prevail. However, as there
will be two (2) piers available in Dutch Harbor,
there is no great necessity for a tender at the
Submarine Base. dock. There is also a boat house
located on the Base. Berthing in Iliuliuk Harbor
is questionable as the Harbor is too small; it
would interfere with traffic.

(2) Naval Air Station. There is at present a 400' T-
dock located in the southwest corner of Dutch
Harbor. This dock is the only dock on Amaknak Island
at present. During the visit of this vessel, the
U.S.S. SPICA and U.S.A.T. GIBSON used the dock to
unload lumber and other materials. The dock is

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CONFIDENTIAL
ENCLOSURE (D)
S. S. GUDGEON (SS211)

Subject: Organization of Alaskan Building Program.

1. The Bureau of Yards and Docks Officer in Charge of
Alaskan Base Construction is located in the 13th Naval District and is
Captain R.E. Thomas, (CEC), U.S.N. The Resident Officers in charge of
each station that comes under Captain Thomas, are:

SITKA - Lieutenant William Stribling (CEC) USNR.
KODIAK - Commander C.W. Coryell, (CEC) USN.
DUTCH HARBOR - Lieut-Comdr., J.H.Brelsford, (CEC) USNR.

2. The contractor doing construction work at all three
places is the Siems Drake Puget Sound Construction Co. This company
is a combination of the Siems Spokane Co., Johnson Drake Piper, Inc.,
and the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. The General Superintendents
at each place, are:

SITKA - Mr. J.B. French
KODIAK - Mr. C.F. Henry
DUTCH HARBOR - Mr. O.J. Hall

3. The Naval Organization comes under the Commandant,
13th Naval District. The Commanding Officers of each station, are:

SITKA - Commander J.R. Tate, U.S.N.
KODIAK - Commander J. Perry, U.S.N.
DUTCH HARBOR - Commander W. Updegraff, U.S.N.

Commander Alaskan Patrol is Captain R.S. Parker, U.S.N.; he uses the
U.S.S. CHARLESTON as flagship. Lieutenant Commander C.E. Anderson,
U.S.N.R. is Commander Aleutian Patrol which bases out of Dutch Harbor.
At present he has in one YP, a converted 110' fishing trawler. However,
there will soon be about five more small craft join this patrol.
Patrol Wing Four is the air wing attached to the Alaskan area at present.
There are but two squadrons operating in this wing now; VP 41 and
VP 42, which alternate operations between Kodiak and Seattle.

[SIGNATURE: E.W. Grenfell]
E.W. GRENFELL,
Lieut-Comdr., U.S.Navy.

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[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED OPNAV INST. 5500.30]
[HANDWRITTEN: BY JFC]
[HANDWRITTEN: DATE 10-28-65]

SS211/A16-3
Serial 050

U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)

Lahaina; Maui, T. H.,
Nov 17, 1941.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander Submarines, Scouting Force.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Division Sixty Two.
(2) The Commander Submarine Squadron Four.

Subject: Modified War Patrol - Report on.

Reference: (a) Task Unit 1.7.1 Operation Order No. 6-41 of
October 30, 1941.
(b) Comsubscofor ltr FF12-10/A16-3, serial 0930
of October 27, 1941.
(c) Comsubscofor ltr FF4/A16-3, serial 0436 of
June 12, 1941.

Enclosure: (A) Torpedo Report.
(B) Fuel and Water Report.

1. This vessel conducted a modified surface and sub-
merged patrol in accordance with directives in reference (a), start-
ing at 0000, November 5, 1941, and ending upon signal from task
unit commander at 1830, November 9, 1941.

2. The general conditions as laid down in paragraph 4
of reference (b), were followed, except as follows:

(a) (subparagraph 2). Personnel were not tested for
night vision prior to going on patrol due to lack
of time at the Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, T.H.

(b) (subparagraph 3). No electric razors were supplied
this vessel. With the present evaporators installed
aboard this vessel, and with the available water
stowage, water conservation over the fourteen day
period of which this patrol was a part took real
significance. Bathing water for the topside shower
and for filling exercise heads was carried in the
forward trim tank which, of course, was not avail-
able on patrol.

(c) (subparagraph 4). This vessel is equipped with
loud speakers throughout and did not use the gen-
eral alarm as a standby to dive. The first man to
clear the bridge passed the word "Standby to dive"
over the speaker system from the conning tower.

Time and Date | To clear bridge | From enemy sight
---|---|---
0046 Nov 6 (charging) | 23 | 80
0551 Nov 6 | 11 | 67
0557 Nov 7 | 15 | 75
2157 Nov 7 (charging) | 12 | 73
0554 Nov 8 | 16 | 75
2034 Nov 8 (charging) | 12 | 71
0138 Nov 9 | 65 | 100
0551 Nov 9 | 15 | 69

Comment by the Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet

Diving times are generally better than average. Improved communi-
cations afforded by general announcing system installed in GUDGEON

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War Patrol - U.S.S. GUDGEON

undoubtedly contributed to reduction in diving times. General
announcing system has been requested for all fleet submarines.

(d) (subparagraph 7). Morale. It was found that
little was necessary to bolster morale during
this patrol period. In that six torpedoes were
fired during the first three days, there were
no long boring patrol days which might be expec-
ted on a normal war patrol. The regular Satur-
day football pool caused greater than normal in-
terest because of the difficulty of recording
the scores. An acey ducey contest was started
but was not finished due to lack of time. Of-
ficers spent most of their spare time catching
up on their paper work and reading. The men
spent theirs in reading, playing games, and
sleeping. In that this vessel has recently
come from a cruise through Alaskan waters, the
men have become very adept at amusing themselves
over long periods aboard ship.

(e) (subparagraph 9). Neither sun lamps nor pressure
cookers were supplied this vessel.

(f) (subparagraph 11). Meal hours were not changed
from normal routine. The patrol was so short,
and on all but one day, two torpedoes were fired,
recovered, given treatment after the run, and made
ready to fire again. This caused many people
to be busy during the day and interfered with
the sleep of many more.

(g) Due to the real difficulty in keeping up on
fresh water, no battery water was distilled dur-
ing the 14 day period of which this patrol was
a part. The battery water on hand was fairly
ample but a real shortage of fresh water was
threatening and the fresh water to make battery
water could not be spared.

3. Action during Patrol Run:

(a) Thursday, Nov. 6 - 0730, commenced run and fired
DTP J, fired two torpedoes at USS ST. LOUIS.

(b) Friday, Nov 7 - 0730, commenced run and fired
DTP T, fired two torpedoes at USS HELENA. Lost
one torpedo and remained on surface until 1130,
conducting search.

(c) Saturday, Nov 8 - 0730, commenced run and fired
DTP S, fired two torpedoes at USS WEST VIRGINIA.

(d) Sunday, Nov 9 - 0130, sighted two darkened ships.
O.O.D. challenged and received no answer, called
the Commanding Officer, cleared bridge and made
quick dive (35" to clear the bridge and 65" to
dive to periscope depth). Commanding Officer

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sighted two old type destroyers through periscope
and executed a simulated night attack with periscope
and sound bearings. Remained submerged until sound
bearings ceased. Surfaced and continued patrol.

(e) Sunday, November 9 - 1140, on submerged patrol OOD
sighted old type destroyer close to Lanai, poor
visibility on account of land back ground, angle on
the bow 70° port, tried to close range but gave up
with range 8500 yards and angle on the bow 120°
port. Destroyer disappeared to northeast, passing
north of Lanai.

4. Little chance was available for balancing after con-
ducting torpedo practices due to the necessity of giving torpedoes
treatment after each run, making them ready for next practice
run, making them ready for next practice
ing the required concentration. Below 70 it is impossible to re-
ceive on the radio direction finder loop and large swells preven-
ted the maintaining of a stop trim at a lesser depth.

5. Because of the many departures from the desired con-
ditions, which have been mentioned above, this command does not
feel that comments and recommendations, requested by reference
(b) and (c), based upon this experience would be of great
to a vessel making a war patrol. This command hesitates, there-
fore, to make recommendations or comments other than those men-
tioned above.

E. W. GRENFELL.

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CONFIDENTIAL WAR PATROL - U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211).

Results of Torpedo Tests:

Tube No. 4
Day | Sea       | Dura-   | Depth | Vent   | After | Gyro
    | Condition | tion    |       |        | Body  | Pot
1   | Choppy    | 1/2 hr. | 65    | Open   | Dry   | Dry
1   | Choppy    | 12 hrs  | Surf. | Open   | Dry   | Dry
2   | Calm      | 1/2 hr. | 90    | Closed | Dry   | Dry
2   | Calm      | 12 hrs. | Surf. | Open   | Dry   | Dry
3   | Calm      | 1/2 hr. | 90    | Open   | Dry   | Dry
3   | Calm      | 12 hrs. | Surf. | Open   | Dry   | Dry

Tube No. 9
Day | Sea       | Dura-   | Depth | Vent   | After | Gyro
    | Condition | tion    |       |        | Body  | Pot
1   | Choppy    | 1/2 hr. | 65    | Open   | Dry   | Dry
1   | Choppy    | 12 hrs. | Surf. | Closed | Dry   | Dry
2   | Calm      | 1/2 hr. | 90    | Open   | Dry   | Dry
2   | Calm      | 12 hrs. | Surf. | Open   | Dry   | Dry
3   | Calm      | 1/2 hr. | 90    | Open   | Dry   | Dry
3   | Calm      | 12 hrs. | Surf. | Closed | Dry   | Dry

1. All torpedoes listed as tested on the surface
were actually tested at depth of 65 feet for a period of ten
minutes in addition to the surface test since the tubes were
not secured during the nightly emergency dives.

2. The exhaust valves of the above torpedoes, in-
cluding those ready for exercise shots, were sealed according
to the method prescribed in Comsubron Four check-off list for
preliminary and final adjustments of torpedoes.

3. The following tail packings were used:

(a) War shots: Torpedo Tail Packing (Socony-Vacuum
Oil Co.).

(b) Exercise shots: Whiz Compound Torpedo Tail
Packing (R.M. Hollingshead Corp. Camden, N.J.).

In packing the tails of the torpedoes, the procedure as pre-
scribed in ComsubscoFor's "Revised Instructions for Conducting
(7) Day Surface and Submerged Patrols" was carefully
followed.

4. Of the twelve exercise shots that were subjected
to a depth of 100 feet for periods of 15 - 30 minutes, during
the patrol, the afterbody and gyro pot of one torpedo was
flooded.

5. The protective coating of the torpedoes was in
good condition and no corrosion or pitting was noted.

6. The prescribed number of war shots could not
be prepared for this patrol, due to the fact that nine torp-
edoes were fired just prior to the patrol, six during the patrol,
and sixteen the following week.

E.W. GRENFELL,
Lieut-Comdr., U.S.N.
Commanding.

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SS211/A16-3
Serial 01
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)
Pearl Harbor, T. H., eb
1 February 1942.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
[STAMP: E.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E)]
[STAMP: NND 730001]
[STAMP: BY 94-17-69]
[STAMP: NARS, DATE 8-17-69]

From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
Subject: War Patrol - Report of.
Reference: (a) N.R. Art. 712.
           (b) Comsubpacflt serial 01081 dated 10 Dec. 1941.
Enclosure: (A) Department report on Torpedoes.
           (B) Department report on Engineering.
           (C) Department report on Navigation.
           (D) Department report on Communications.
           (E) Department report on Commissary.
           (F) Department report on Medical.

1.
In accordance with reference (b) this vessel de-
parted for war patrol from Pearl Harbor, T. H., at 0900 on 11
Dec. 1941.

2.
On 2 January 1942, about twenty-one and one-half
days later, it arrived in assigned operating area off the South-
east Coast of Kyushu, Japan, in Hyuga Nada.

3.
It remained on patrol twelve days, leaving the
area the morning of 14 January 1942. In view of the fact that
on the voyage out, the wind and sea aided this vessel's speed
for twelve days and was against it only six, it would take
three, this command decided to allow 21½ days for the return
voyage.

4.
Because of patrol plane areas and in accordance
with reference (b), this vessel actually maintained submerged
patrol from 25 December 1941 to 20 January 1942, a period of
26 days.

5.
In assigned operating area patrol was maintained
briefly as follows:

(a) Three days in East central part of area looking for any
    shipping heading in or out of Bungo Straits to or from
    the South and East.

(b) Two days in Northeast corner of area off Ashizuri Saki,
    searching shipping heading in or out of Bungo to or from
    the East.

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(c) Two days at and in entrance to Bungo Straits.
(d) Three days in South and Southeast parts of area search-
    ing for shipping out of Van Diemen Straits to or from
    Bungo Straits.or Kii Straits.

(e) These areas were covered by approximately 30 miles sub-
    merged runs each day and East and West sweeps across the
    entire area at night.

6.
    No naval vessels were sighted and very few mer-
chant vessels. A summary follows: SIGHTED:

A. IN OPERATING AREA
    1. Two large freighters, one of them at night.
    2. Two small freighters, one of them at night.
    3. Nine small sampans, most of these at night carrying
       lights.
    4. Two naval planes in daytime and flying down Kyushu
       Coast.

B. OUTSIDE OPERATING AREA
    1. One large freighter.
    2. One unidentified vessel believed to be freighter, at
       night.
    3. Twelve sampans, anywhere from 800 miles out in to
       Operating Area.
    4. Submarine about 220 miles West of Midway.

7.
    The results of above contacts are as follows:

(a) Made approaches on all seven ships sighted.
(b) Closed three within range, missed one, sank freighter
    and submarine.
(c) Table of results follow:

1.1 Date: December 31, 1941.
    Time: 0945 (-9).
    Place: Lat. 31° - 47' - 00" N, Long. 135° - 16' - 00" E.
    Sighted mast tops bearing about 350° T (on course 224° T).
    Began approach; but after 25 minute chase could not get
    closer than 14,000 yards est. as freighter's angle on the
    bow was about 135° port. Ship was large freighter.

1.2 Date: 1 January 1942.
    Time: 0415 (-9)
    Place: Lat. 20° - 33' - 00" N, Long. 134° - 08' N.
    Sighted darkened ship slightly on starboard bow, passing
    from port to starboard. Angle on bow estimated to be

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CONFIDENTIAL
A. GUNNERY DEPARTMENT

                                                                U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)

        1.      Due to the short period available for this ves-
sel to prepare all twenty-four torpedoes completely ready for
firing, sufficient time was not available to renew all exhaust
valve springs, nor to pack the tails properly prior to getting
underway. As a result, upon leaving Pearl Harbor, the first
two days were spent in renewing all the exhaust valve springs
and very carefully packing the tails of all torpedoes.

        2.      Thereafter, the following routine check was made
each day enroute to the area on one torpedo in a tube and one
in the racks in forward and after torpedo rooms:

                (a) Withdraw torpedo from tube and fire inboard slug,
                    checking operation of tube mechanism.
                (b) Drain afterbody and tail.
                (c) Operate horizontal and vertical rudders with air.
                (d) Unlock and relock gyro. (NOTE: when rudder was op-
                    erated by air, the gyro locking mechanism has a ten-
                    dency to unlock). Note gyro pot on zero.
                (e) Check air flask, top off if necessary.
                (f) Check water compartment and combustion pot.
                (g) Rotate propellers and top off with oil.
                (h) Check warhead (if tube flooded).
                (i) Reload torpedo in torpedo tube and pack tail.
                (j) The gyro pots were rotated daily when the fire con-
                    trol system was engaged.

        3.      Very often rough weather prevented this routine
check of torpedoes. In such a case, it was necessary to "double
up" on the torpedoes when the seas had moderated. In other
words, every torpedo was checked every four days in the after
room and every six days in the forward room.

        4.      The best time to check the torpedo, top them off,
fire inboard slugs, etc., was, of course, submerged. This was
usually the practice during the time actually on station, pro-
viding the visibility was good. In this manner, the torpedoes
in the flooded tubes the prior night could be checked immedia-
tely.

        5.      During night on station and within a radius of
about 1,000 miles of the area, two tubes, both forward and aft,
were completely ready for firing. Enroute to and from the area,
the outer doors were closed, visibility permitting, in order
to reduce the possibility of flooding the afterbodies.

        6.      When making an approach during daytime, the tubes
were not flooded until the final stages of the approach. As a
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result, the tubes were flooded a comparatively short time and
therefore the possibility of flooding an afterbody or warhead
was reduced.

7.
enced.
No flooded afterbodies or warheads were experi-

8.
The depth setting on torpedoes in the racks were
set on zero to avoid the depth setting spring from getting a
permanent set. On station the torpedoes in the tubes were set
at 20 feet, changes in depth being made on the type of target
encountered. The depth setting of these torpedoes were changed
daily to prevent the spring from taking a permanent set.

9.
Of the torpedoes fired, at the first ship (a
small freighter), two were set at 25 feet to run under. It is
believed that they both missed ahead. For the second firing
at night, sufficient time was not available to spread the tor-
pedoes in depth, consequently all three were fired with a depth
setting of 20 feet. Since the target was a large freighter,
it is believed that the warhead of the second torpedo and per-
haps the third, exploded on impact. Three torpedoes, set at
15 feet were fired at a submarine. Two of these exploded on
impact.

10.
A total of eight torpedoes were fired and they
all apparently ran hot, straight, and normal.

11.
Enroute to station the fire control party held
drill daily. (This included energizing the entire fire control
system, "matching pointers", etc.).

12.
The light-weight cradle made by the Submarine Base
proved extremely practicable and cut down the time on checking
torpedoes by about one-half.

13.
The torpedo that had been slushed with the spe-
cially prepared heavy black grease at the torpedo shop showed
considerably less corrosion and pitting than the rest of the
torpedoes that had been slushed with the Columbia Brand Com-
pound A. It furthermore eliminated the added time necessary
to re-slush the torpedoes after withdrawing them from the
flooded tubes. In addition, in this type vessel, with the
sliding bunks under the cradles, the greasy substance of the
Compound A slush is a constant irritation to the men as it
is continually coming off on their clothes and blankets. It
is recommended that the new specially prepared slush be used
whenever practicable.

14.
After a patrol such as this vessel has just
completed and with the necessary upkeep and overhaul of the
torpedo rooms, equipment, tubes, etc., the commanding officer

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feels that replacement torpedoes and those of the present tor-
'pedoes on board that are overhauled or checked in the shop
should be delivered to the ship in the fully ready condition.
There is not sufficient space in the torpedo rooms, nor time
available for five torpedomen to prepare satisfactorily, twenty-
four torpedoes for firing.

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[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL]
B. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

1.
In general, equipment and material functioned
way above expectations. The one casualty encountered was the
flooding of No. 4 main engine through the outboard and inboard
exhaust valves. The engine was cleaned and ready for use with-
in two hours. No further flooding was experienced, although
the exhaust valves did continue to leak somewhat, as noted
through the exhaust valve drains to the bilges.

2.
After the 3-wing assemblies of the lubricating
oil purifiers gave out (as experienced with all submarines
equipped with the Sharples product), the chief machinist's mate
of this vessel suggested, and carried out his suggestion, of
cutting away the deteriorated blades and attaching blades of
galvanized metal to the center section of the 3-wing assem-
blies. In this manner we were able to purify our lub. oil to
the extent of eliminating any salt water that might be in the
system. In view of this, it would seem a good idea for the
ships to save their old 3-wing assemblies and let the Base or
tender manufacture spare blades of monel (or other suitable
metal) and these assemblies carried as spares for use when the
good assemblies erode to an extent beyond usefulness.

3.
In order to conserve water, as is imperative with-
out the vapor compressors, battery charges were terminated at
the finishing rate in practically all instances except after
watering, in which case a normal charge was given the battery.
In respect to conservation of battery and potable water, it
was noted that up until free use of the washroom was allowed, a
few days out of port, only 1.2 gallons per man per day was
used. This included all water used for cooking, washing dish-
es, drinking, redistilling for battery water and that used in
the wash room.

4.
It was found that the most economical speed was
80-90 combination on one engine in order to load one engine suf-
ficiently to make enough fresh water to take care of the needs
noted in paragraph 3. On an average of 7.5 gallons of fuel
oil per mile was used with this one engine set-up, giving a
speed of 10 knots in calm seas and from 8.5 to 9.0 knots in
moderately heavy seas. It was further found that under the
following listed engine combinations, the speed made good and
gallons fuel used per mile were as indicated:

| Engines       | Gals/mile | Speed (knots) |
||||
| (a) 4 (80-90) | 17.0      | 16.8          |
| (b) 3 (80-90) | 15.0      | 15.0          |
| (c) 2 (80-90) | 9.7       | 12.5          |

5.
While on station on patrol, an average of 764 gal-
lons of fuel were used per day.

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known to be external. These noises were heard until arrival
at the Nanpo Islands. It is believed now that they were earth
or underwater volcanic disturbances. In the operating area
and at various times, noises were heard that sounded like fast
screws (of an outboard motor or fast motor boat). As no boats
were ever seen on sound bearings obtained, these noises were decid-
ed to be schools of fish. They were particularly noticeable
at sunset and sunrise.

2. The sound motor generator was running continuously
approaching and while on station until it developed a derange-
ment. After this time it was kept running only when sub-
merged or in actual use. The derangement occurred suddenly
when it was noted that the generator failed to develop the
required voltage. Subsequent examination disclosed that carbon
dust had accumulated on the commutator, fouling the brushes.
Due to the location of the motor generator, cleaning and repair
had to be delayed until torpedoes could be moved from in front
of it. In the meantime, power was used from the fathometer
motor generator by shifting several wire leads, which required
about 15 minutes. If a double throw switch box were installed,
these to motor generators could be shifted instantly, in case
of failure to one.

3. Sufficient data were not obtained in the oper-
ating area to definitely state that sound conditions were good
or bad. No difficulty was experienced in picking up the sev-
eral fishing craft sighted in the locality, but only once was
such a craft heard before it was sighted by periscope.

4. In the area and on the approach and attack of
the enemy freight, sound bearings were not particularly good
and played a small part in the success of the attack, largely
because we were running at surface speeds part of the time
and the location of the target was close to dead astern. It
is of interest to note the explosion that followed could be
identified as nothing more than continuous reverberations
with little or no directional quality heard round the dial.
In the attack on the enemy submarine, sound bearings were ex-
cellent. They picked up the submarine before it was noticed
in the periscope. An accurate screw count was obtained fully
five minutes before firing.

5. While near and on station, sound watches were
maintained continuously by three radiomen, one radio striker,
and a machinist's mate who is a qualified sound operator. Two
hour watches were stood in which the operator listened while
submerged and remained in a standby status while on the sur-
face.

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6. While running on the surface, the sound gear was
manned each morning about one hour before sunrise.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Insofar as the possibility of compromise of all
or part of the confidential publications through capture or
loss exists, despite any precautions that can be taken, it is
noted that the needs of this vessel were filled by a very
small percentage of the number of publications carried, the
remainder being a potential source of compromise and serving
no useful purpose. Moreover, there is good reason to believe
that some of the British-American publications are not up to
date due to failure to obtain some corrections by dispatch.
These will have to be brought up to date upon entering port.

2. Of the communication equipment installed on
board, several units were not used, namely the direction
finder, and the echo ranging device.

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E. COMMISSARY DEPARTMENT

1. Garbage disposal on station was accomplished
very successfully. Mattress covers were placed in the garbage
cans before placing the garbage in them. Only sinkable garbage
and flattened tin cans were placed in the bags. All non-sink-
able trash was stowed in an empty shower for subsequent dis-
posal. On alternate nights the garbage was taken to the con-
ning tower soon after surfacing. Six men were used to dump
the sacks over the side as expeditiously as possible. This
was accomplished in three to five minutes. The tin cans with
their ends removed furnished sufficient weight to sink the
loaded bags. However, additional weights would aid in more
rapid sinking. One hundred light canvas bags, with a weighted
bottom and the size of a thirty gallon garbage can would be
ideal for garbage disposal on patrol.

2. Several specialized foods were carried with va-
rying degrees of success. Canned butter is excellent, although
its cost is high. Klim, powdered milk, makes very good cocoa
and chocolate milk and is satisfactory on cereal, but is not
recommended for use as whole milk for drinking. Powdered
eggs are fine for cooking and baking but lack flavor when
scrambled. Dehydrated potatoes are palatable when mashed or
french fried. They do not approach the fresh variety. On the
other hand, water pack potatoes are superior to regular fresh
potatoes. Rice is an excellent substitute for potatoes and
was served frequently. The ever present danger of oil contam-
ination of flour when kept in other than regular stowage space
makes the use of canned flour imperative. Canned bacon, ham
and luncheon meats are highly desirable. Boned beef takes
considerable less space than regular cuts. The amount of poul-
try, fresh and fresh frozen vegetables carried was reduced
to a minimum because of limited cold storage space. These
specialized foods with the exceptions enumerated fulfill the
prime objective on a long cruise, e.g., a maximum of food
value in a minimum of space with great keeping qualities and
little waste.

3. One cook did all the baking on every other night.
The baking was done at night to keep the temperature down in
the boat on all day dives. On the days he didn't bake he stood
lookout watches topside. The other two cooks alternated days
cooking watches and lookout watches on the other days.

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Serial 039
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET,
SUBMARINES, PACIFIC FLEET.
SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX
U.S.S. TAUTOG, Flagship.

U.S.S. PELIAS (AS14),
February 3, 1942.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron Six.
To: The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211) - Report of War
Patrol - Comment on.
Reference: (a) War Patrol Report of USS GUDGEON (SS211)
A16-3 dated February 1, 1942.
(b) Comsubsco for Conf ltr A2-11(7)/A9 Serial
01074 of December 9, 1941.

1. The Squadron Commander notes that the total time on
station by the U.S.S. GUDGEON was only twelve days, and that a
period of twenty-one and one-half days was required to reach the
area. The excessive duration of the outgoing trip is assigned pri-
marily to the number of days during which submerged operations were
conducted. It appears that on both the outgoing and return trips
submerged daylight operations were excessive. The Commanding
Officer's action in submerging after receipt of information to the
effect that there were submarines operating off Midway is highly
commendable in that it resulted in the sinking of a Japanese sub-
marine. The Squadron Commander is not critical in any sense of the
amount of time expended in submerged operations to and from the area
it is believed however that this time could have been materially
decreased.

2. It is further noted that there was only a total of
four vessels of target size sighted during the twelve days of
patrol in the area. This would indicate that this area is not a
particularly productive one.

3. The importance of night attacks cannot be over es-
timated. With the speed available to submarines of Submarine
Squadron Six it appears entirely practicable that a chase can be
conducted on the surface against vessels of moderate speed with
reasonable chances of success. On 9 January this method might
have been employed against the large freighter which was sighted
at 1645 (minus nine). However, no indication of the speed of this
vessel is indicated in the report.

4. Considering the lack of targets in the assigned
area the Squadron Commander considers this an excellent patrol and
report, although the report itself is not in the form specified by
reference (b).

A. R. McCANN.
ENCLOSURE (B)

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Serial 41
DECLASSIFIED

                                                                SUBMARINE DIVISION SIXTY - TWO
                                                                U.S.S. GUDGEON, FLAGSHIP

                                                                                                eb
                                                                Pearl Harbor, T.H.,
                                                                3 February 1942.

From:           The Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-TWO.
To :            The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
Via :           The Commander Submarine Squadron SIX.

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

Reference:      (a) CO GUDGEON ltr. SS211/A16-3 serial 01 of
                    1 February 1942.

                1.      The U.S.S. GUDGEON was at sea on 7 December
1941 at commencement of hostilities. She was scheduled to
return to the Navy Yard, Mare Island for final trials. Due
to the emergency, the GUDGEON was hastily prepared for war
patrol in two days. The extremely satisfactory manner in
which the patrol was conducted from a material and personnel
viewpoint indicates a high state of training for a newly
commissioned vessel and exceptional thoroughness, efficiency
and leadership of the Commanding Officer.

                2.      It is noted in reference (a) that of the fifty-
two days at sea only twelve days were spent in assigned area.
To gain maximum effectiveness, days on patrol in area must
be increased which will require more daylight surface opera-
tion proceeding to and from station.

                3.      The Commanding Officer acting on a position
report from Midway took up a submerged patrol in order to
intercept a reported enemy submarine. He sighted the sub-
marine and successfully sunk it with two torpedoes. In view
of this excellent performance and excellent conduct of his
vessel throughout the patrol, it is recommended that the
Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander E.W. GRENFELL, U.S.
Navy, be recommended for a Navy Cross.

                                                                F.M. O'LEARY.

                                                                ENCLOSURE (C)

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Serial 0137

COMSUBPAC REPORT NO. 7
GUDGEON FIRST WAR PATROL.
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED] SUBMARINES, PACIFIC FLEET

U.S. Submarine Base,
Pearl Harbor, T.H.
February 4, 1942.
[STAMP: RECEIVED]
[STAMP: 1942 FEB 12 AM 11:12]
[STAMP: 2]
[STAMP: Ee]

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

Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON - War Patrol - Report of. [HANDWRITTEN: ^st]

Reference: (a) Submarines, Scouting Force, Confidential
Letter No. 12-41.

Enclosure: (A) Copy of subject patrol report.
(B) Copy of Comsubron Six Comments, Conf.
file FF12-10(6)/A16-3, Serial 039
of February 3, 1942.
(C) Copy of Comsubdiv Sixty-Two Comments,
Conf. file FB62/A16-3, Serial 41
of February 3, 1942.

1. Enclosures (A), (B), and (C) are forwarded
herewith for information and guidance.

2. Comments of the Force Commander on the subject
report follow.

3. It is noted that the GUDGEON spent a total of
51 days from base to base, of which only 12 were submerged on
station. Eight days prior to the arrival on station and seven
days after departure from station or a total of fifteen days,
GUDGEON submerged during daylight. This represents a terrific
overhead in time, a great part of which should have been spent
on station. It is realized that GUDGEON did not have Radar for
plane detection, but it is considered that with efficient look-
outs, more surface cruising could have been done prior to and
after departure from station. The GUDGEON reports only two air-
craft having been sighted, and these in the operating area.

4. The report indicates that GUDGEON remained
submerged until about 2100 each night; it is considered that
she should have surfaced when it became dark and utilized this
period of darkness for possible night action while recharging.
Charging should be done as early in the night as possible in
order to insure that a complete charge can be had if charging
should be interrupted by forced submergence.

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Serial 0137
COMSUBPAC REPORT NO. 7
GUDGEON FIRST WAR PATROL.
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

SUBMARINES, PACIFIC FLEET

U.S. Submarine Base,
Pearl Harbor, T.H.
February 4, 1942.

Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON - War Patrol - Report of.

5. On January 4, it is reported that two torpedoes
were fired at a 1500 ton coastal freighter at about 2600 yards.
It is considered that one torpedo only should have been fired
at this vessel. The attack on January 9, on a 5000 ton merchant
vessel was highly successful, but here again it is considered
that three torpedoes for this size vessel was excessive. Until
the supply of torpedoes is augmented, it is essential to conserve
torpedoes for more appropriate targets.

6. The Commanding Officer is to be highly commended
for his appreciation of the situation which led up to his attack
and sinking of a submarine of the I-68 class just west of Midway.
Upon receiving information of enemy activity at Midway, he made
a correct estimate of the situation, decided to submerge during
the next day, with the possibility of intercepting a homeward
bound Japanese submarine.

7. Gunnery.

The upkeep and repair of torpedoes appears
to have been very thorough. The record of "hot, straight, and
normal" bears this out, as well as the condition of the remain-
ing torpedoes upon return to Base. A thorough routine, such as
was carried out on the GUDGEON, is essential. This vessel,
due to hurried preparation, was sent to sea with only part of
her torpedoes in "fully ready" condition; the remainder were
placed in the "fully ready" condition by ship's personnel.
Present policy is to provide a submarine going on patrol with
a complete allowance of "fully ready" torpedoes.

8. Engineering Department. The generally excellent
performance of the engineering department is noted. The low
consumption of 1.8 gallons of water per man per day was neces-
sitated by lack of vapor compression stills, which are now being
installed. The low consumption shows what can be done when
necessity arises.

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COMSUBPAC REPORT NO. 7
GUDGEON WAR PATROL.
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON - War Patrol - Report of.

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DECLASSIFIED - OPNAV INST. 5500.30
BY [HANDWRITTEN: 7/C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 10-28-65]

U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)                               EWG/R
                                                     Care of Postmaster,
SS211/A12-1                                          San Francisco, California,
Serial #28                                           April 15, 1942.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

From:             The Commanding Officer.
To :              The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
Subject:          U.S.S. GUDGEON - Report of Second War Patrol,
                  Period from February 22, 1942 to April 15,
                  1942.

                  Narrative:

                  1.

February 22, 1942.  Departed Pearl Harbor, T. H. for area.
February 26, 1942.  Arrived N.A.S. Midway.
February 26, 1942.  Fueled to capacity and departed N.A.S.
                    Midway.

March 2, 1942.      In latitude 28-00-N, longitude 169°-
0645(-11)           58' E, approximately 700 miles West
                    of Midway, sighted plane. Dove.
                    Surfaced when plane clear and sent
                    report of plane to CTF 7 via Johnston
                    Island.

March 2, 1942.      In latitude 28-26-N, longitude 160°-
1400(-11)           00 E, sighted another plane and dove.
                    Plane dropped depth charge or bomb.
                    No damage.

March 10, 1942.     Sighted ten lighted sampans in area
0400                25 miles Southeast of Tanaga Island.
to 0500(-9)

0700(-9)            Sighted 3 more after hearing them on
                    sound. Also saw group of 10 or 12
                    red flags in water which may mark
                    fishing nets.

2200(-9)            Sighted 2 more lighted sampans 20 miles
                    West of Yaku Island.

March 10, 1942.     Entered Area  after 14 1/2 days pass-
                    age, entering area through Colnett
                    Straits. Decided to patrol for a few

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

Date & Time | Type | Posit | Course | Speed
March 25th Con't | | | |
1900(-9) | 2 Sampans | lat 31-50 S | |
         |           | long 127-12 E | |
March 26, 1942. | | | |
0200(-9) | 5000 ton | lat 32-31.5 N | 208° | 9.0
         | freighter | long 127-10.5 E | |
0400(-9) | 4 Sampans | lat 32-48 N | |
         |           | long 127-15 E | |
0900(-9) | 2 Sampans | lat 32-10 N | |
         |           | long 127-33 E | |
1200(-9) | Small patrol | lat 33-18 N | Unknown too far |
         | boat | long 127-33 E | away |
1800(-9) | 2 Sampans | lat 33-24 N | |
         |           | long 127-20 E | |
March 27, 1942. | | | |
0200(-9) | 10,000 ton | Lat 33-53 N | 272° | 12.0
         | cargo-passenger. | long 127-33.5 E | |
0330(-9) | 2 Sampans | lat 33-53 N | |
         |           | long 127-55 E | |
1100(-9) | Small freighter | lat 33-46 N | 310° | 9.0
         |           | long 128-21.5 E | |
1213(-9) | Old type DD | lat 33-46 N | *185° | 18.0 by
         |           | long 128-44 E | | turn count
1320(-9) | 2 Old type DDs | lat 33-43 N | *Hull | 15.0 by
         |           | long 128-45.5 E | down turn count |
         |           |                 | going |
         |           |                 | away |
March 28, 1942. | | | |
0130(-9) | 1 Sampan | lat 32-28 N | |
         |           | long 127-20 E | |
0430(-9) | 4 Sampans | lat 32-00 N | |
         |           | long 127-13 E | |

* See paragraph 11 on sound conditions.

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ENCLOSURE (A)

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

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DECLASSIFIED

2 concealed
depth charge
throwers.

4" or
5" gun.

2 depth
charge
throwers

High
bridge

Large crow's nest -
space for four.

> 4" or 5"
gun.

"Q" SHIP

Flash from depth charge throwers amidships was
seen. Flash not seen from after ones, but salvo
pattern of attack indicated they exist.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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DECLASSIFIED

2 concealed
depth charge
throwers.

4" or
5" gun.

2 depth
charge
throwers

High
bridge

Large crow's nest -
space for four.

> 4" or 5"
gun.

"Q" SHIP

Flash from depth charge throwers amidships was
seen. Flash not seen from after ones, but salvo
pattern of attack indicated they exist.

ENCLOSURE (A)

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FB5-62/A16-3(1) SUBMARINE DIVISION SIXTY-TWO
eb
Serial 025 Care of Postmaster,
San Francisco, California,
April 16, 1942.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

From: The Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-TWO.
To : The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON second war patrol - comments on.

1.
The U.S.S. GUDGEON has completed her second war
patrol successfully and has earned a deserved "Well Done". Vessels
sighted on patrol included seventy sampans, three destroyers,
three merchantmen, one small patrol boat and one "Q" ship. The
U.S.S. GUDGEON sank two enemy ships totalling 15,000 tons and
making her score for the war to date 21,400 tons, which in-
cludes one enemy submarine.

2.
The successful attacks on two vessels were well
conducted. Failure of torpedoes to sink "Q" ship is most re-
grettable. Evasion of depth charge attack that followed
was excellent demonstration of depth control and proof of fine
construction.

3.
The GUDGEON was faced with following difficulties
on this patrol:-

(a) Bombing by own planes.
(b) Depth Charge Attack.
(c) Health of crew and officers below average
heretofore experienced by submarines of this
division.
(d) Material trouble consisting chiefly of unreliable
general announcing and alarm system, bow plane
difficulties, radio tube failure and slight
defects attributed to depth charging.

4.
From personal observation the Division Commander
heartily concurs in commendations of commanding officer. Per-
sonnel of GUDGEON are in need of a deserved rest. Material
defects are to be corrected during overhaul at Navy Yard, Pearl
Harbor, T.H.

/s/ F.M. O'LEARY

Copy to: GUDGEON
Comsubron SIX

ENCLOSURE (B)

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FB5-62/A16-3(1) SUBMARINE DIVISION SIXTY-TWO
Serial 025 eb
Care of Postmaster,
San Francisco, California,
April 16, 1942.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

From: The Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-TWO.
To : The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON second war patrol - comments on.

1. The U.S.S. GUDGEON has completed her second war
patrol successfully and has earned a deserved "Well Done". Vessels
sighted on patrol included seventy sampans, three destroyers,
three merchantmen, one small patrol boat and one "Q" ship. The
U.S.S. GUDGEON sank two enemy ships totalling 15,000 tons and
making her score for the war to date 21,400 tons, which in-
cludes one enemy submarine.

2. The successful attacks on two vessels were well
conducted. Failure of torpedoes to sink "Q" ship is most re-
grettable. Evasion of depth charge attack that followed
was excellent demonstration of depth control and proof of fine
construction.

3. The GUDGEON was faced with following difficulties
on this patrol:-

(a) Bombing by own planes.
(b) Depth Charge Attack.
(c) Health of crew and officers below average
heretofore experienced by submarines of this
division.
(d) Material trouble consisting chiefly of unreliable
general announcing and alarm system, bow plane
difficulties, radio tube failure and slight
defects attributed to depth charging.

4. From personal observation the Division Commander
heartily concurs in commendations of commanding officer. Per-
sonnel of GUDGEON are in need of a deserved rest. Material
defects are to be corrected during overhaul at Navy Yard, Pearl
Harbor, T.H.

/s/ F.M. O'LEARY

Copy to: GUDGEON
Comsubron SIX

ENCLOSURE (B)

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FC5-U/A16-3
Serial #0118
DECLASSIFIED

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron Six.
To : The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON - Report of Second War Patrol
Comment on.

1.
This patrol covered a period of fifty-three
days of which twenty were spent in assigned areas, and
thirty-three enroute to and returning from station. The
GUDGEON is the first submarine of this squadron to have
conducted two complete patrols since the beginning of the
war; this is the second patrol off the enemy's coast con-
ducted by the GUDGEON; considerably less time was spent
enroute to and returning from station on this than on the
first patrol, but the percentage of time spent on station
in patrols in these areas, conducted from this base, remains
extremely low.

2.
Performance of material on this patrol is con-
sidered excellent; some damage was incurred in the depth
charge attack by the Q-ship, and the Commanding Officer's
comments regarding other defects and deficiencies are noted.
The GUDGEON is scheduled for a four week overhaul at the
Navy Yard Pearl Harbor commencing immediately.

3.
Considerably more sickness occurred on this
patrol than is usually the case and personnel appeared
fatigued at its conclusion.

4.
The Squadron Commander considers that this
patrol was well conducted. Contacts were aggressively de-
veloped, sinkings were verified, and torpedoes were set to
run below the keel of the target. The first Japanese Q
ship was encountered on this patrol. This vessel apparent-
ly had a non-magnetic hull as the failure of torpedoes to
explode when passing under her can not be explained in any
other way.

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SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX (6)/OL
Care of Postmaster,
San Francisco, Calif.,
April 17, 1942.

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FC5-U/A16-3
Serial #0118
DECLASSIFIED

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron Six.
To : The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON - Report of Second War Patrol
Comment on.

1.
This patrol covered a period of fifty-three
days of which twenty were spent in assigned areas, and
thirty-three enroute to and returning from station. The
GUDGEON is the first submarine of this squadron to have
conducted two complete patrols since the beginning of the
war; this is the second patrol off the enemy's coast con-
ducted by the GUDGEON; considerably less time was spent
enroute to and returning from station on this than on the
first patrol, but the percentage of time spent on station
in patrols in these areas, conducted from this base, remains
extremely low.

2.
Performance of material on this patrol is con-
sidered excellent; some damage was incurred in the depth
charge attack by the Q-ship, and the Commanding Officer's
comments regarding other defects and deficiencies are noted.
The GUDGEON is scheduled for a four week overhaul at the
Navy Yard Pearl Harbor commencing immediately.

3.
Considerably more sickness occurred on this
patrol than is usually the case and personnel appeared
fatigued at its conclusion.

4.
The Squadron Commander considers that this
patrol was well conducted. Contacts were aggressively de-
veloped, sinkings were verified, and torpedoes were set to
run below the keel of the target. The first Japanese Q
ship was encountered on this patrol. This vessel apparent-
ly had a non-magnetic hull as the failure of torpedoes to
explode when passing under her can not be explained in any
other way.

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SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX (6)/OL
Care of Postmaster,
San Francisco, Calif.,
April 17, 1942.

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Serial 0459

[STAMP: RECEIVED
11 12 1
10 2
9 3
8 4
7 6 5
COMMUNICATIONS U.S. FLEET
MAY 18 1942 PM]

Care of Postmaster,
San Francisco, California.
April 21, 1942.

COMSUBPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 24
U.S.S. GUDGEON - SECOND WAR PATROL.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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

Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON - Second War Patrol - Comments.

Reference: (a) Comsubpac 100117 of April 1942.

Enclosure: (A) Copy of CO GUDGEON Conf ltr SS211/A12-1
Serial 28 of April 15, 1942.
(B) Copy of CSD 62 Conf ltr FB5-62/A16-3(1)
Serial 025 of April 16, 1942.
(C) Copy of CSS 6 Conf ltr FC5-6/A16-3 Serial
0118 of April 17, 1942.

1. The second war patrol of the GUDGEON was
aggressively executed and the percentage of time on station
was increased over the first patrol. It is to be expected
as more experience is gained that our submarines will be
more effective against the enemy. The Force, Squadron, and
Division Commanders use the patrol report as a vehicle to
point out wherein the submarine might have been more success-
ful had certain other procedure been followed. The individ-
ual submarine commanding officer should not feel that this
is necessarily a criticism of himself, but rather that the
responsible seniors in this manner are disseminating infor-
mation to other submarines as to what is expected.

2. The bombing which occurred on March 2 has
been definitely traced to our own forces. At this parti-
cular time an enemy submarine had been reported in the
general vicinity of the GUDGEON.

3. The failure of the exploder to function on
both attacks on the "Q" ship may have been due to actual
misses, but it is possible that the torpedoes ran too deep
to be affected by the magnetic field of a vessel this size.
With an estimated draft of six feet, the torpedoes were
set to run at fifteen feet, but actually ran at nineteen
feet as it has been determined by the Bureau of Ordnance
that the Mark 14 torpedoes prepared for war shots run four
feet deeper than set. At the time of these attacks, the

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Serial 0459

COMSUBPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 24
U.S.S. GUDGEON - SECOND WAR PATROL.

DECLASSIFIED

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

Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON - Second War Patrol - Comments.

Reference: (a) Comsubpac 100117 of April 1942.

Enclosure: (A) Copy of CO GUDGEON Conf ltr SS211/A12-1
Serial 28 of April 15, 1942.
(B) Copy of CSD 62 Conf ltr FB5-62/A16-3(1)
Serial 025 of April 16, 1942.
(C) Copy of CSS 6 Conf ltr FC5-6/A16-3 Serial
0118 of April 17, 1942.

1. The second war patrol of the GUDGEON was
aggressively executed and the percentage of time on station
was increased over the first patrol. It is to be expected
as more experience is gained that our submarines will be
more effective against the enemy. The Force, Squadron, and
Division Commanders use the patrol report as a vehicle to
point out wherein the submarine might have been more success-
ful had certain other procedure been followed. The individ-
ual submarine commanding officer should not feel that this
is necessarily a criticism of himself, but rather that the
responsible seniors in this manner are disseminating infor-
mation to other submarines as to what is expected.

2. The bombing which occurred on March 2 has
been definitely traced to our own forces. At this parti-
cular time an enemy submarine had been reported in the
general vicinity of the GUDGEON.

3. The failure of the exploder to function on
both attacks on the "Q" ship may have been due to actual
misses, but it is possible that the torpedoes ran too deep
to be affected by the magnetic field of a vessel this size.
With an estimated draft of six feet, the torpedoes were
set to run at fifteen feet, but actually ran at nineteen
feet as it has been determined by the Bureau of Ordnance
that the Mark 14 torpedoes prepared for war shots run four
feet deeper than set. At the time of these attacks, the

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[HANDWRITTEN: San Francisco, Cal.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 1 December 1942]
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Manufactured by
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[HANDWRITTEN: SINKINGS By GUDGEON.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 1/10/42 - 5000 TON Freighter]
[HANDWRITTEN: Sunk off Bungo Suido, Japan.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 1/27/42 - 1650 Ton]
[HANDWRITTEN: Submarine Sunk off]
[HANDWRITTEN: Midway Island.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 3/26/42 - 5,000 Ton freighter]
[HANDWRITTEN: Sunk off Japan.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 3/27/42 - 10,000 Ton ship]
[HANDWRITTEN: maru class sunk off]
[HANDWRITTEN: coast of Japan.]

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[HANDWRITTEN: SINKINGS By GUDGEON.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 1/10/42 - 5000 TON Freighter]
[HANDWRITTEN: Sunk off Bungo Suido, Japan.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 1/27/42 - 1650 Ton]
[HANDWRITTEN: Submarine Sunk off]
[HANDWRITTEN: Midway Island.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 3/26/42 - 5,000 Ton freighter]
[HANDWRITTEN: Sunk off Japan.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 3/27/42 - 10,000 Ton ship]
[HANDWRITTEN: maru class sunk off]
[HANDWRITTEN: coast of Japan.]

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[HANDWRITTEN: (31)]
[HANDWRITTEN: = My WAR Diary =]

[HANDWRITTEN: 1 December, 1941 - (Monday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Tied up at S/M Base, Pearl]
[HANDWRITTEN: Harbor, T.H. Pier #3. Making]
[HANDWRITTEN: preparations for sea.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 2 December, 1941 - (Tuesday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Drawing divisional parts, beginning]
[HANDWRITTEN: for a secret operation. Left]
[HANDWRITTEN: at Lahaina, Maui with]
[HANDWRITTEN: blueprints from Fleet Air]
[HANDWRITTEN: Base. Loading forwarded to]
[HANDWRITTEN: receiving 25 Mine Orders]
[HANDWRITTEN: after this operation is]
[HANDWRITTEN: completed.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 3 December, 1941 - (Wednesday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Taking on Water, oil (2.C.T.)]

— page 95 —
[HANDWRITTEN: (31)]
[HANDWRITTEN: = My WAR Diary =]

[HANDWRITTEN: 1 December, 1941 - (Monday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Tied up at S/M Base, Pearl]
[HANDWRITTEN: Harbor, T.H. Pier #3. Making]
[HANDWRITTEN: preparations for sea.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 2 December, 1941 - (Tuesday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Drawing divisional parts, beginning]
[HANDWRITTEN: for a secret operation. Left]
[HANDWRITTEN: at Lahaina, Maui with]
[HANDWRITTEN: blueprints from Fleet Air]
[HANDWRITTEN: Base. Loading forwarded to]
[HANDWRITTEN: receiving 25 Mine Orders]
[HANDWRITTEN: after this operation is]
[HANDWRITTEN: completed.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 3 December, 1941 - (Wednesday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Taking on Water, oil (2.C.T.)]

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[HANDWRITTEN: one o'clock liberty -]

[HANDWRITTEN: 4 December, 1941 - (Thursday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Underway for Lahaina, Maui.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Arrived around 4 P.M.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Anchored off shore about 1/2 mile.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Every one feeling pretty good]
[HANDWRITTEN: as this is our last]
[HANDWRITTEN: operation before going home.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Been telling Mildred that]
[HANDWRITTEN: we were to be home by]
[HANDWRITTEN: 18th of Dec.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 5 December, 1941 - (Friday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Operating with patrol]
[HANDWRITTEN: Bombers from 1st Fleet Air.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Diving about four times]
[HANDWRITTEN: each day while they]

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[HANDWRITTEN: 4 December, 1941 - (Thursday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Underway for Lahaina, Maui.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Arrived around 4 P.M.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Anchored off shore about 1/2 mile.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Every one feeling pretty good]
[HANDWRITTEN: as this is our last]
[HANDWRITTEN: operation before going home.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Been telling Mildred that]
[HANDWRITTEN: we are to be home by]
[HANDWRITTEN: 18th of Dec.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 5 December, 1941 - (Friday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Operation with patrol]
[HANDWRITTEN: bombers from 1st Fleet Air.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Diving about four times]
[HANDWRITTEN: each day while they]

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[HANDWRITTEN: days wooden bombs on
us. - Very little operations.
Day is very dull. - There
are no indications are likely
us up from going home.
Why can't they provide
us some they like best.
In Submarine. Returned to
anchorage around 5 P.M.
Got underway and took
up missing families now.
During in land, went
from Call game in San
Francisco New years
Day (C.T.)
6 December, 1841. (Saturday)
Same as Stiff. Underway.]

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[HANDWRITTEN: days wooden bombs on
us. - Very little operations.
Day is very dull. - There
have no indications are likely
us up from going home.
Why can't they practice
one time they did but
in submarines. Returned to
anchorage around 5 P.M.
S.S. arrived and I had
of seeing families now.
During in land, went
Fort Hall game in San
Francisco New Years
Day (S.C.T.)

6 December, 1841. (Saturday)
Same as S.S.S. Anchorage.]

— page 98 —
[HANDWRITTEN: for diving area. Plans
out diving on us -
must be fun for them
to keep on above all
day. After days operations
we go to our anchorage
and they go home. -
Lucky guys! We sit
on top side like a-
bunch of sea gulls on
Piles about how we
would like to be home.
Oh! well won't be long
now. - Remember to take
Pictures and to a nice
Chicken dinner upon our
arrival home. -]

— page 98 —
[HANDWRITTEN: for diving area. Plans
out diving on us -
must be fun for them
to keep on above all
day. After days operations
we go to our anchorage
and they go home. -
Lucky guys! We sit
on top side like a-
bunch of sea gulls on
Piles about how we
would like to be home.
Oh! well won't be long
now. - Remember to take
Pictures and to a nice
Chicken dinner upon our
arrival home. -]

— page 99 —
[HANDWRITTEN: 7 December, 1941 = (Sunday)
underway early for diving
areas. Set rigged for dive
and about time we got
ready to shoot her the
Radioman receive a message
from Suba. Peace negotiations
Pearl Harbor under attack.
We all looked and said "Say -
Can't be." Captain said to
dive to avoid surface and
told them if they wanted
some diving - diving now
Good yes. - We then
received a message to proceed
into a certain area and
that Pearl Harbor is under
attack. No further details.]

— page 99 —
[HANDWRITTEN: 7 December, 1941 = (Sunday)
underway early for diving
areas. Set rigged for dive
and about time we got
ready to shoot her the
Radioman receive a message
from Suba. Peace negotiations
Pearl Harbor under attack.
We all looked and said "Say -
Can't be." Captain said to
dive to avoid surface and
told them if they wanted
some diving - diving now
Good yes. - We then
received a message to proceed
into a certain area and
that Pearl Harbor is under
attack. No further details.]

— page 101 —
[HANDWRITTEN: I think he is tips.
Feel so sorry for Mildred.
Know she is worried about
and her and about time
for our daughters arrival.
Know it will be a long
time now before I reach
home. He is and
have long talks with
Frances in Coming Tower.
He takes me into taking
well for couple hours.
He works his job on
Radio Station live! Receiving
all kinds of messages
in foreign language. -
Singers Laundry at P.N.
(H.C.J.) (Preproduction)]

— page 101 —
[HANDWRITTEN: I think he is tips.
Feel so sorry for Mildred.
Know she is worried about
and her and about time
for our daughters arrival.
Know it will be a long
time now before I reach
home. He is and
have long talks with
Frances in Coming Tower.
He takes me into taking
well for couple hours.
He works his job on
Radio Station live! Receiving
all kinds of messages
in foreign language. -
Singers Laundry at P.N.
(H.C.J.) (Preproduction)]

— page 102 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Surface all night. No
enemy activity from 2100
until 0700. Expect to return
to P.H. tomorrow.
- Limit Div. Com. Says
Jap. - Have a rendezvous
with another boat
during night.

8 December, 1941 (Monday)
Dive early in morning.
Continue to get back
in P.H. Port Shipping
out for some reason.
Receive messages right &
left. Glad to hear that
boys in P.H. fought
Japs off.]

— page 102 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Surface all night. No
enemy activity from 2100
until 0700. Expect to return
to P.H. tomorrow.
- Limit Div. Com. Says
Jap. - Have a rendezvous
with another boat
during night.

8 December, 1941 (Monday)
Dive early in morning.
Continue to get back
in P.H. Port Shipping
out for some reason.
Receive messages right &
left. Glad to hear that
boys in P.H. fought
Japs off.]

— page 104 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Ray I was O.K. - Air
Raid twice this P.M. - Turned out
to be a drill - was
manning the Butt end of
a .30/30. - Told the group
if I couldn't hit them
with a bullet would
throw them down their
at them. - Black out at
night.

10 December, 1941 - Wednesday
Dope came out early that
we were to make a love
trip. - (all affected it.)
Drawing stores) taking
on fuel, fresh water,]

— page 104 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Day I was O.K. - Air]
[HANDWRITTEN: Raid twice 2:00 & 2:15.]
[HANDWRITTEN: This P.M. - Turned out]
[HANDWRITTEN: to be a drill. - Was]
[HANDWRITTEN: manning the Butt end of]
[HANDWRITTEN: a .30.30. - Told the group]
[HANDWRITTEN: if I couldn't hit them]
[HANDWRITTEN: with a bullet would]
[HANDWRITTEN: throw the damn thing]
[HANDWRITTEN: at them. - Black out at]
[HANDWRITTEN: night.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 10 December, 1941 - Wednesday]
[HANDWRITTEN: Dope came out early, that]
[HANDWRITTEN: we were to make a love]
[HANDWRITTEN: trip. - (all affected it.)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Drawing stores) taking]
[HANDWRITTEN: on fuel, fresh water,]

— page 105 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Battery Waters. - Bought new
perf. lot of (locked) chairs,
5th service suit, loose
watches, candy, portable
victrola, elect. razors, etc.
Every one talking about
our long trip out and
no one saying any thing
about returning. (voices)
Talking while Fielded long
letter. - Feel bad about
not being with Sue when
she arrived. Poor girl
had taken a beating.
night came and a
Black out with it.
Standing list of watches.]

— page 105 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Battery Waters. - Bought new
perf. lot of (locked) chairs,
5th service suit, loose
watches, candy, portable
victrola, elect. razors, etc.
Every one talking about
our long trip out and
no one saying any thing
about returning. (voices)
Talking while Fielded long
letter. - Feel bad about
not being with Sue when
she arrived. Poor girl
had taken a beating.
night came and a
Black out with it.
Standing list of watches.]

— page 106 —
[HANDWRITTEN: 11 December, 1941. (Thursday)
Finds me with 07-08
watch. - Rumors are
out that we have a
H.D.L.H spot off Southern
end of Japan to patrol.
Just a little fuzzy. -
Smoke cig, drinks, lot
of coffee.. - Figure what
the hell is 54 men
minus self have died in
P.H. - Underway around
9 a. m. with escort.
Made three dive out side
of harbor. - Leave escort
at night - Dull speed
ahead for Japan. -]

— page 106 —
[HANDWRITTEN: 11 December, 1941. (Thursday)
Finds me with 07-08
watch. - Rumors are
out that we have a
H.D.L.H spot off Southern
end of Japan to patrol.
Just a little fuzzy. -
Smoke cig, drinks, lot
of coffee.. - Figure what
the hell is 54 men
minus self have died in
P.H. - Underway around
9 a. m. with escort.
Made three dive out side
of harbor. - Leave escort
at night - Dull speed
ahead for Japan. -]

— page 108 —
15 December, 1941 (Monday)
At Sea as before.
Be glad when we pass
Midway and out of
range of our patrol
planes...

16 December, 1941 (Tuesday)
Getting close to Midway.
Dividing all day.
Cruising at night.

17 December, 1941 (Wednesday)
Passing Midway.

18 December, 1941 - Thursday
Enroute to Japan on
one engine to save

— page 108 —
15 December, 1941 (Monday)
At Sea as before.
Be glad when we pass
Midway and out of
range of our patrol
planes...

16 December, 1941 (Tuesday)
Getting close to Midway.
Dividing all day.
Cruising at night.

17 December, 1941 (Wednesday)
Passing Midway.

18 December, 1941 - Thursday
Enroute to Japan on
one engine to save

— page 109 —
[HANDWRITTEN: fuel. Cruising now]
[HANDWRITTEN: on surface (EB-90) one]
[HANDWRITTEN: engine all the way-]
[HANDWRITTEN: December 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.]
[HANDWRITTEN: (Same as before)]
[HANDWRITTEN: 24 December 1941-]
[HANDWRITTEN: Xmas day - Submerge]
[HANDWRITTEN: all day. Getting in HOT]
[HANDWRITTEN: SPOT. Passing some]
[HANDWRITTEN: Islands before reaching]
[HANDWRITTEN: Japan. Captain makes]
[HANDWRITTEN: us a little Xmas. Card]
[HANDWRITTEN: Saying that he hopes]
[HANDWRITTEN: next Xmas will be]
[HANDWRITTEN: a better one for us.]
[HANDWRITTEN: See quite a few Japanese]

— page 109 —
[HANDWRITTEN: fuel. Cruising now
on Surface (EB-90) one
engine all the way-
December 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.
(Same as before)
24 December 1941-
Xmas day - Submerge
all day. Getting in HOT
SPOT. Passing Some
Islands before reaching
Japan. Captain makes
us a little Xmas. Card
Saying that he hopes
next Xmas. will be
a better one for us.
See quite a few Japanese]

— page 110 —
[HANDWRITTEN: fishing Vessels. Surprised]
[HANDWRITTEN: to see that they cruise]
[HANDWRITTEN: with running lights]
[HANDWRITTEN: Bright.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 26 December, -1941- Dive]
[HANDWRITTEN: early - Seeing nothing]
[HANDWRITTEN: but fishing boats)]

[HANDWRITTEN: December 27, 28, 29, 30]
[HANDWRITTEN: & 31 - Driving all day...]
[HANDWRITTEN: not seeing a damn thing]
[HANDWRITTEN: of any importance.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 1 Jan. 1942 - Finds]
[HANDWRITTEN: us on station off]
[HANDWRITTEN: Shore of Japan. Looking]
[HANDWRITTEN: for anything big enough.]

— page 110 —
[HANDWRITTEN: fishing Vessels. Surprised]
[HANDWRITTEN: to see that they cruise]
[HANDWRITTEN: with running lights]
[HANDWRITTEN: Bright.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 26 December, - 1941 - Dive]
[HANDWRITTEN: early - Seeing nothing]
[HANDWRITTEN: but fishing boats)]

[HANDWRITTEN: December 27, 28, 29, 30]
[HANDWRITTEN: & 31 - Driving all day...]
[HANDWRITTEN: not seeing a damn thing]
[HANDWRITTEN: of any importance.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 1 Jan. 1942 - Divide]
[HANDWRITTEN: us on station off]
[HANDWRITTEN: Shore of Japan. Looking]
[HANDWRITTEN: for anything big enough]

— page 111 —
[HANDWRITTEN: to put a Torpedo in.
The Torpedomen have all
Torpedos marked:
"merry Xmas." "Happy new
Year." So sorry.
Dudgeon special "Vet"

2 Jan. 42 - No can see
nothing. Down all day
and changing Batteries
all night. - Wonder
what day light or
fresh air is like.

Jan 3. 4. 5 - Same
old stuff. - 5 Jan.
Sight a freighter
on horizon but way]

— page 111 —
[HANDWRITTEN: to put a Torpedo in.
The Torpedomen have all
Torpedoes marked:
"Merry Xmas." "Happy new
Year." So sorry.
Dudgeon special "Vet"

2 Jan. 42 - No can see
nothing. Down all day
and changing Batteries
all night. - Wonder
what day light or
fresh air is like.

Jan 3. 4. 5 - Same
old stuff. - 5 Jan.
Sight a freighter
on horizon but way]

— page 112 —
[HANDWRITTEN: of rasser. Captain]
[HANDWRITTEN: fired two torpedoes at]
[HANDWRITTEN: her. (Miss.)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Jan. 6, 7, 8, 9 - Same as]
[HANDWRITTEN: before.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 10 Jan. 1942 -]
[HANDWRITTEN: A little past midnight]
[HANDWRITTEN: while cruising on the]
[HANDWRITTEN: surface. Sighted one]
[HANDWRITTEN: Jap freighter.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Got one around]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5000 tons. Put]
[HANDWRITTEN: 3 torpedoes in her,]
[HANDWRITTEN: She's down in 4 mins,]
[HANDWRITTEN: happy as hell.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Figure nothing is too]
[HANDWRITTEN: [UNCLEAR: good]]

— page 112 —
[HANDWRITTEN: of rasser. Captain]
[HANDWRITTEN: fired two torpedoes at]
[HANDWRITTEN: her. (Miss.)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Jan. 6, 7, 8, 9 - Same as]
[HANDWRITTEN: before.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 10 Jan. 1942 -]
[HANDWRITTEN: A little past midnight]
[HANDWRITTEN: while cruising on the]
[HANDWRITTEN: surface. Sighted one]
[HANDWRITTEN: Jap freighter.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Got one around]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5000 tons. Put]
[HANDWRITTEN: 3 torpedoes in her,]
[HANDWRITTEN: She's down in 4 mins,]
[HANDWRITTEN: happy as hell.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Figure nothing is too]
[HANDWRITTEN: [UNCLEAR: good]]

— page 113 —
[HANDWRITTEN: good for these yellows
B. - after P.H.! make
a fast reload in aft.
Room. - My Battle Sta.
Fired all three fish that
hit out of aft. Rm.

Jan. 11, 12, 13, & 14 - Same.
Being to see nothing
Probably because the [UNCLEAR: ble]
Gudgeon is around by
now.

Jan 15, 1942 - Leaving
Six times for 5/4 Base
P.H.T.H.]

— page 113 —
[HANDWRITTEN: good for these yellows
B. - after P.H.! make
a fast reload in aft.
Room. - My Battle Sta.
Fired all three fish that
hit out of aft. Rm.

Jan. 11, 12, 13, & 14 - Same.
Being to see nothing
Probably because the [UNCLEAR: ble]
Gudgeon is around by
now.

Jan 15, 1942 - Leaving
Six times for 5/4 Base
P.H.T.H.]

— page 114 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Jan. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,]
[HANDWRITTEN: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26-]
[HANDWRITTEN: Drills and returning]
[HANDWRITTEN: back to S/M Base.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Feel as though we have]
[HANDWRITTEN: done a little something]
[HANDWRITTEN: with one ship to our]
[HANDWRITTEN: credit. Received a]
[HANDWRITTEN: message on the 26th]
[HANDWRITTEN: that Japs submarines]
[HANDWRITTEN: are around Midway.]
[HANDWRITTEN: So the Captain decided]
[HANDWRITTEN: to dive while passing]
[HANDWRITTEN: the Islands.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 27 Jan. 1942-]
[HANDWRITTEN: Submerge early and]
[HANDWRITTEN: cruise around 80, 90]

— page 114 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Jan. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,]
[HANDWRITTEN: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26-]
[HANDWRITTEN: Drills and returning]
[HANDWRITTEN: back to S/M Base.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Feel as though we have]
[HANDWRITTEN: done a little something]
[HANDWRITTEN: with one ship to our]
[HANDWRITTEN: credit. Received a]
[HANDWRITTEN: message on the 26th]
[HANDWRITTEN: that Jap submarines]
[HANDWRITTEN: are around Midway.]
[HANDWRITTEN: So the Captain decided]
[HANDWRITTEN: to dive while passing]
[HANDWRITTEN: the Islands.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 27 Jan. 1942-]
[HANDWRITTEN: Submerge early and]
[HANDWRITTEN: cruise around 80, 90]

— page 115 —
[HANDWRITTEN: feet. Around 10 a.m.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Divin picks up screws]
[HANDWRITTEN: making 260 R.P.M. -]
[HANDWRITTEN: Mr. Hopes has watch.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Periscope depth and]
[HANDWRITTEN: take a look. Ah, Big]
[HANDWRITTEN: Fleet Submarine belonging]
[HANDWRITTEN: to the Japs. Put]
[HANDWRITTEN: 3 torpedoes in her.]
[HANDWRITTEN: From Fwd, room,]
[HANDWRITTEN: Take a look and she]
[HANDWRITTEN: went down in]
[HANDWRITTEN: 20 seconds. Happy]
[HANDWRITTEN: again. Could have been]
[HANDWRITTEN: us on the surface.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Send the Admiral a]
[HANDWRITTEN: message. He sends]
[HANDWRITTEN: back (Beautiful)]

— page 115 —
[HANDWRITTEN: feet. Around 10 a.m.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Diving picks up screws]
[HANDWRITTEN: making 260 R.P.M. -]
[HANDWRITTEN: Mr. Hopes has watch.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Periscope depth and]
[HANDWRITTEN: take a look. Ah, Big]
[HANDWRITTEN: Fleet Submarine belonging]
[HANDWRITTEN: to the Japs. Put]
[HANDWRITTEN: 3 torpedoes in her.]
[HANDWRITTEN: From Fwd, room,]
[HANDWRITTEN: Take a look and she]
[HANDWRITTEN: went down in]
[HANDWRITTEN: 20 seconds. Happy]
[HANDWRITTEN: again. Could have been]
[HANDWRITTEN: us on the surface.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Send the Admiral a]
[HANDWRITTEN: message. He sends]
[HANDWRITTEN: back (Beautiful)]

— page 116 —
[HANDWRITTEN:
We are around 200 miles
west of Midway, Ila:
Sure lucky to contact
them.

June 28, 1942 - Dive all
day again. - Send
message of our course
& speed to keep sound
off us coming in to P.H.
Good system which they
have now -

Jan. 29-30 - Cruising
on surface. - Have Da
rendezvous with Pensacola
& Destroyer. - Ditch fuel.
]

— page 116 —
[HANDWRITTEN: We are around 200 miles
west of Midway, Ila:
Sure lucky to contact
them.

June 28, 1942 - Dive all
day again. - Send
message of our course
& speed to keep sounders
off us coming in to P.H.
Good system which they
have now -

Jan. 29-30 - Cruising
on surface. - Have Da
rendezvous with Pensacola
& Destroyer. - Ditch fuel.]

— page 117 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Jan 31, 1942-
Coming back into P.H.
with our escort - Surprised
to see every thing looking
so well. - It did not
look like nothing had
ever happened! - Tied
up along side of our
Tender. - Have quite a
Crowd to greet us.
all the gold in P.H.
including Admiral NIMITZ.
Every one asking us how
we made out. "of course
we are happy to say
that we have two
vessels to our credit.
And that we are the]

— page 117 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Jan 31, 1942-
Coming back into P.H.
with our escort - Surprised
to see every thing looking
so well. - It looks
looks like nothing had
ever happened! - Tied
up along side of our
Tender. - Have quite a
Crowd to greet us.
all the gold in P.H.
including Admiral NIMITZ.
Every one asking us how
we made out. "Of course
we are happy to say
that we have two
vessels to our credit.
And that we are the]

— page 118 —
[HANDWRITTEN: first Submarine to get]
[HANDWRITTEN: another one by torpedo]
[HANDWRITTEN: fire. Doctor came over]
[HANDWRITTEN: and inspected us on]
[HANDWRITTEN: top side. Funny sight]
[HANDWRITTEN: to see us lined up with]
[HANDWRITTEN: our pants down on]
[HANDWRITTEN: top side. Fresh air]
[HANDWRITTEN: smells & feels awful]
[HANDWRITTEN: good. Received mail]
[HANDWRITTEN: and am so happy]
[HANDWRITTEN: that Gail arrived]
[HANDWRITTEN: safe & wife is doing]
[HANDWRITTEN: so well. Tell every]
[HANDWRITTEN: one I see, Born]
[HANDWRITTEN: Xmas too. Makes me]
[HANDWRITTEN: feel proud of my]
[HANDWRITTEN: dear wife.]

— page 118 —
[HANDWRITTEN: first Submarine to get]
[HANDWRITTEN: another one by torpedo]
[HANDWRITTEN: fire. Doctor came over]
[HANDWRITTEN: and inspected us on]
[HANDWRITTEN: top side. Funny sight]
[HANDWRITTEN: to see us lined up with]
[HANDWRITTEN: our pants down on]
[HANDWRITTEN: top side. Fresh air]
[HANDWRITTEN: smells & feels awful]
[HANDWRITTEN: good. Received mail]
[HANDWRITTEN: and am so happy]
[HANDWRITTEN: that Gail arrived]
[HANDWRITTEN: safe & wife is doing]
[HANDWRITTEN: so well. Tell every]
[HANDWRITTEN: one I see, Born]
[HANDWRITTEN: Xmas too. Makes me]
[HANDWRITTEN: feel proud of my]
[HANDWRITTEN: dear wife.]

— page 119 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Mr. Ryan tells us we
are to go to the
Royal Hawaiian Hotel for
a rest the next day.
Have fresh food sent
down which taste damn
swell. Feels good to
be in.

Feb. 1, 1942 - up early -
Can't sleep due to
standing too many 4 to 8
watches. Prepare to go
to the Royal Hawaiian.
Ride cab over with
Wages. - Send mebeck
a wire as soon as I
hit town. - Go out]

— page 119 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Mr. Ryan tells us we]
[HANDWRITTEN: are to go to the]
[HANDWRITTEN: Royal Hawaiian Hotel for]
[HANDWRITTEN: a rest the next day.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Have fresh food sent]
[HANDWRITTEN: down which taste damn]
[HANDWRITTEN: swell. Feels good to]
[HANDWRITTEN: be in.]

[HANDWRITTEN: Feb. 1, 1942 - up early -]
[HANDWRITTEN: Can't sleep due to]
[HANDWRITTEN: standing too many 4 to 8]
[HANDWRITTEN: watches. Prepare to go]
[HANDWRITTEN: to the Royal Hawaiian.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Ride cab over with]
[HANDWRITTEN: Wagers. - Send mebeck]
[HANDWRITTEN: a wire as soon as I]
[HANDWRITTEN: hit town. - Go out]

— page 120 —
[HANDWRITTEN: to Hotel. Come back
to town. Get hair
cut. Send
Mildred flowers & money
& go back to hotel for
black out.

Feb. 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9
10-11. at Hotel.
Treating us swell.
Having a good rest
and doing a lot of
swimming. - Have a
good time too.
Find out that Mildred
is home. Left 22 Jan.
Don't blame her one
bit. Send her mother]

— page 120 —
[HANDWRITTEN: to Hotel. Come back]
[HANDWRITTEN: to town. Get hair]
[HANDWRITTEN: cut. Send]
[HANDWRITTEN: Mildred flowers & money]
[HANDWRITTEN: & go back to hotel for]
[HANDWRITTEN: black out.]

[HANDWRITTEN: Feb. 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9]
[HANDWRITTEN: 10-11. at Hotel.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Treating us swell.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Having a good rest]
[HANDWRITTEN: and doing a lot of]
[HANDWRITTEN: swimming. - Have a]
[HANDWRITTEN: good time too.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Find out that Mildred]
[HANDWRITTEN: is home. Left 22 Jan.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Don't blame her one]
[HANDWRITTEN: bit. Send her mother]

— page 121 —
[HANDWRITTEN: will to see if she received
money. flowers (etc)
Sends back O.K. - First
news from her which
makes me feel swell.
Write her every other
day while in. Received
one letter from her
while we are in. San Jose
We have of USS GRAYBACK
Feb. 12, 42 - Back to
boat. Working hard to
get boat ready for
sea. Standing Lots of
scratches. Waiting [UNCLEAR: Milford]
every chance. I get
Black-out every night.]

— page 121 —
[HANDWRITTEN: will to see if she received
money. flowers (etc)
Sends back O.K. - First
news from her which
makes me feel swell.
Write her every other
day while in. Received
one letter from her
while we are in. In Dock
We have of USS GRAYBACK
Feb. 12, 42 - Back to
boat. Working hard to
get boat ready for
sea. Standing 24 of
scratches. Waiting. Milked
every chance. I get
Black-out every night.]

— page 122 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Feb 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21 - Same
as before. Working
every day. Sleeping
every night. Writing
Mildred.. Sent her
a money order Tele-
gram. Went to
Marine Railway for
cleaning our hull.
next day, Pleuger
rolled over on M. Railway on Old
Budgeau Mighty
lucky ship. No dope
yet as to where our
next trip is to be
But all have a
good idea.]

— page 122 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Feb 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,]
[HANDWRITTEN: 19, 20, 21 - Same]
[HANDWRITTEN: as before. Working]
[HANDWRITTEN: every day. Sleeping]
[HANDWRITTEN: every night. Writing]
[HANDWRITTEN: Mildred.. Sent her]
[HANDWRITTEN: a money order Tele-]
[HANDWRITTEN: gram. Went to]
[HANDWRITTEN: Marine Railway for]
[HANDWRITTEN: cleaning our hull.]
[HANDWRITTEN: next day, Pleuger]
[HANDWRITTEN: rolled over ^on M. Railway on Old]
[HANDWRITTEN: Budgeau Mighty]
[HANDWRITTEN: lucky ship. No dope]
[HANDWRITTEN: yet as to where our]
[HANDWRITTEN: next trip is to be]
[HANDWRITTEN: But all have a]
[HANDWRITTEN: good idea.]

— page 123 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Feb. 22, 1942 - Underway.
for Japan again. -
Mr. Lyons calls us to
quarters and tells us
where we are going:
Same place as before
only a little further west.
Good area so every
one says. Leave Pearl
Harbor with a big
crowd watching us.
Destroyer Litchfield
escorting us out of Pearl
Harbor.
Feb. 23, 1942 - Litchfield
leaves us but before
she goes she drops
a depth charge on
our port beam for training.]

— page 123 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Feb. 22, 1942 - Underway.
for Japan again.
Mr. Lyons calls us to
quarters and tells us
where we are going:
Same place as before
only a little further west.
Good aslan so every
one sleeps. Leave Pearl
Harbor with a big
crowd watching us.
Destroyer Litchfield
escorting us out of Pearl
Harbor.
Feb. 23, 1942 - Litchfield
leaves us but before
she goes she drops
a depth charge on
our port beam for training.]

— page 124 —
[HANDWRITTEN: purposes.
25 FEB arrived Midway Islands
mighty good too.
Visited the marines &
their Bomb shelters.
Tough life but
still very cheerful
to ours - Horny Buick
a big laugh. Under
way at dusk for
Japan. No escort
here.

Feb 27, 28 - all day
dives to keep out of
Jap submarine sight.

1 March 1942 - Out
of Submarine area
(Jap) so & cruise on]

— page 124 —
[HANDWRITTEN: purposes.
25 FEB arrived Midway Islands
mighty good too.
Visited the marines &
their Bomb shelters.
Tough life but
still very cheerful
to ours - Horny Buick
a big laugh. Under
way at dusk for
Japan. No escort
here.

Feb 27, 28 - all day
dives to keep out of
Jap submarine sight.

1 March 1942 - Out
of Submarine area
(Jap) so & cruise on]

— page 125 —
[HANDWRITTEN: surface next. Two]
[HANDWRITTEN: engines (80-90) making]
[HANDWRITTEN: good time this trip.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Be able to stay on]
[HANDWRITTEN: station longer this]
[HANDWRITTEN: time.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 7 March, 1942 - Well, Well]
[HANDWRITTEN: here we are cruising]
[HANDWRITTEN: along nicely on surface]
[HANDWRITTEN: and what happened?]
[HANDWRITTEN: Sight a plane around]
[HANDWRITTEN: ten oclock a.m. and]
[HANDWRITTEN: dive. Think it's a]
[HANDWRITTEN: plane off one of our]
[HANDWRITTEN: carriers on surface]
[HANDWRITTEN: after it leaves knowing]
[HANDWRITTEN: that they have our]

— page 125 —
[HANDWRITTEN: surface west. Two]
[HANDWRITTEN: engines (80-90) making]
[HANDWRITTEN: good time this trip.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Be able to stay on]
[HANDWRITTEN: station longer this]
[HANDWRITTEN: time.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 7 March, 1942 - Well, Well]
[HANDWRITTEN: here we are cruising]
[HANDWRITTEN: along nicely on surface]
[HANDWRITTEN: and what happened?]
[HANDWRITTEN: Sight a plane around]
[HANDWRITTEN: ten o'clock a.m. and]
[HANDWRITTEN: dive. Think it's a]
[HANDWRITTEN: plane off one of our]
[HANDWRITTEN: carriers so surface]
[HANDWRITTEN: after it leaves knowing]
[HANDWRITTEN: that they have our]

— page 126 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Course & speed..
Captain sends a
report in about it.
Along comes two
o'clock P.M. and out
of the sky comes a
plane headed right
for us. We make a
crash dive (46 seconds)
and by golly get down
just in time because
we get a depth charge
off our Stbd. quarter
and miss. The Aviator
probably returned
to his ship and told
a big story about
sinking us. Well let]

— page 126 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Course & speed..
Captain sends a
report in about it.
Along comes two
o'clock P.M. and out
of the sky comes a
plane headed right
for us. We make a
crash dive (46 seconds)
and by golly get down
just in time because
we get a depth charge
off our Stbd. quarter
and miss. The Aviator
probably returned
to his ship and told
a big story about
sinking us. Well let]

— page 127 —
[HANDWRITTEN: can think that way,
but we are very much
alive. Am in my
bunk when it goes off.
Mr. Dorain kids me
about it. Stay down
rest of day. Ole
Gudger goes thru his
first attack with fly-
ing colors. Keep beer
on all night.
See or hear nothing.
also he figures it's a
Jap and he thinks
he got us.
March
3, 4, 5, 6 Cruising
toward Japan on]

— page 127 —
[HANDWRITTEN: can think that way,
but we are very much
alive. Am in my
bunk when it goes off.
Mr. Dorain kids me
about it. Stay down
rest of day. Ole
Gudger goes through
first attack with fly-
ing colors. Keep back
on all night.
See or hear nothing.
also he figures it's a
Jap and he thinks
he got us.
March
3, 4, 5, 6 Cruising
toward Japan on]

— page 128 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Surface.

March 7, 1942 - (Sunday)
Getting back in danger
area - (Small Islands
before hitting Japan)
Dive all day.

March 8, 9, 10, 11, 1942
Diving all day. Cruising
at night to our
station.

March 12, 1942 (Thursday)
Arrived on our new
Station off Nagasaki.
Japan. Submerged
all day looking]

— page 128 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Surface.

March 7, 1942 - (Sunday)
Getting back in danger
area - (Small Islands
before hitting Japan)
Dive all day.

March 8, 9, 10, 11, 1942
Diving all day. Cruising
at night to our
station.

March 12, 1942 (Thursday)
Arrived on our new
Station off Nagasaki.
Japan. Submerged
all day looking]

— page 129 —
[HANDWRITTEN: for everything that
floats!

13 March, 1942. (Friday)
Good ole Friday the
13th proved to be un-
lucky for ole Gudgeon.
Sighted a Jap Naval
Aux. vessel - Fired
two torpedoes at
her and missed
both. - She maneuvered
her speed and started
firing at us. Continuing
patrol. Submerged.

14 March, 1942 (Saturday)
On station patrolling]

— page 129 —
[HANDWRITTEN: for everything that
floats!

13 March, 1942. (Friday)
Good ole Friday the
13th proved to be un-
lucky for ole Gudgeon.
Sighted a Jap Naval
Aux. vessel - Fired
two torpedoes at
her and missed
both. - She maneuvered
her speed and started
firing at us. Continuing
patrol. Submerged.

14 March, 1942 (Saturday)
On station patrolling]

— page 130 —
[HANDWRITTEN: P]
[HANDWRITTEN: our station.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 15 march, 1942. (Sun)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Received message from]
[HANDWRITTEN: Pearl Harbor that]
[HANDWRITTEN: Jap man of Wars are]
[HANDWRITTEN: moving around]
[HANDWRITTEN: small Deluches before]
[HANDWRITTEN: reaching Japan]
[HANDWRITTEN: Leave Station on orders]
[HANDWRITTEN: to patrol around]
[HANDWRITTEN: these Deluches. : is a]
[HANDWRITTEN: a 300 mile area.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Understand that there are]
[HANDWRITTEN: 3 0 more boats here]
[HANDWRITTEN: with us. Suppose]
[HANDWRITTEN: to be Jap airplane]
[HANDWRITTEN: Carriers here. (Big]

— page 130 —
[HANDWRITTEN: P]
[HANDWRITTEN: our station.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 15 March, 1942. (Sun)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Received message from]
[HANDWRITTEN: Pearl Harbor that]
[HANDWRITTEN: Jap man of Wars are]
[HANDWRITTEN: cruising around]
[HANDWRITTEN: small Deluuds before]
[HANDWRITTEN: reaching Japan]
[HANDWRITTEN: Leave Station on orders]
[HANDWRITTEN: to patrol around]
[HANDWRITTEN: these Deluuds. : is a]
[HANDWRITTEN: a 300 mile area.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Understood that there are]
[HANDWRITTEN: 30 more boats here]
[HANDWRITTEN: with us. : Suppose]
[HANDWRITTEN: to be Jap air plane]
[HANDWRITTEN: Carriers here. (Big]

— page 131 —
[HANDWRITTEN: meat.)
16 March, 1942 - Reach new
area and start patrolling.
See nothing. - Seems as
though we were better
off in other area -
March 17, 18, 19, 1942
On station patrolling
for Jap man-of-War.
March 20, 21, 1942 -
Still looking for
Jap man of War -
Surfaced on night
of 21 March and
received message]

— page 131 —
[HANDWRITTEN: meat.)
16 March, 1942 - Reach new
area and start patrolling.
See nothing. - Seems as
though we were better
off in other area -
March 17, 18, 19, 1942
On station patrolling
for Jap man-of-War.
March 20, 21, 1942 -
Still looking for
Jap man of War -
Surfaced on night
of 21 March and
received message]

— page 132 —
[HANDWRITTEN: from Pearl Harbor
to return to our
old Area of
Kawasakie, Japan.
Feel much better
over this. Take us
for 5 days cruising
to get back on I
patrol. Seems as
though some one
made a mistake
on ordering us to
look for Man of
War but can never
tell about these
things. Started me
a "Gudgeon" peace
card for Mildred..]

— page 132 —
[HANDWRITTEN: from Pearl Harbor
to return to our
old Area of
Kawasakie, Japan.
Feel much better
over this. Take us
for 5 days cruising
to get back on I
patrol. Seems as
though some one
made a mistake
on ordering us to
look for Man of
War but can never
tell about these
things. Started me
a "Gudgeon" peace
card for Mildred..]

— page 133 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Going to dedicate]
[HANDWRITTEN: it to her as she]
[HANDWRITTEN: is the one that keeps]
[HANDWRITTEN: my moral as high as]
[HANDWRITTEN: it is - If we fighting]
[HANDWRITTEN: this war will help]
[HANDWRITTEN: her and children to]
[HANDWRITTEN: be safe. By heck I'll]
[HANDWRITTEN: stay out here forever.]

[HANDWRITTEN: March 22, 1942 (Sunday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Same as before.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Underway for old]
[HANDWRITTEN: area off Yamasika]
[HANDWRITTEN: Gofun Diving all day]
[HANDWRITTEN: from 5 a.m. until]
[HANDWRITTEN: 7:30 p.m. - Love dives]
[HANDWRITTEN: Hope to tell you.]

— page 133 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Going to dedicate]
[HANDWRITTEN: it to her as she]
[HANDWRITTEN: is the one that keeps]
[HANDWRITTEN: my moral as high as]
[HANDWRITTEN: it is - If we fighting]
[HANDWRITTEN: this war will help]
[HANDWRITTEN: her and children to]
[HANDWRITTEN: be safe. By heck I'll]
[HANDWRITTEN: stay out here forever.]

[HANDWRITTEN: March 22, 1942 (Sunday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Same as before.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Underway for old]
[HANDWRITTEN: area off Yamasika]
[HANDWRITTEN: Gofun Diving all day]
[HANDWRITTEN: from 5 a.m. until]
[HANDWRITTEN: 7:30 p.m. - Love dives]
[HANDWRITTEN: Hope to tell you.]

— page 134 —
[HANDWRITTEN: ---) used to hate all]
[HANDWRITTEN: day dives during peace]
[HANDWRITTEN: time but they were]
[HANDWRITTEN: easy compared to these]
[HANDWRITTEN: 18" straight all day]
[HANDWRITTEN: dives so far this]
[HANDWRITTEN: trip. - Air gets rather]
[HANDWRITTEN: foul along about 3PM]
[HANDWRITTEN: each day. Not using]
[HANDWRITTEN: any (CO2) absorbent]
[HANDWRITTEN: at all. - O.K. for now.]
[HANDWRITTEN: March 23, 1942 (Mon)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Arrived back on]
[HANDWRITTEN: station. - Patrolled]
[HANDWRITTEN: over 300 mile area.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Surfaced at night]
[HANDWRITTEN: & was headed right]

— page 134 —
[HANDWRITTEN: —) used to hate all
day dives during peace
time but they were
easy compared to the
18' straight all day
dives so far this
trip. Air gets rather
foul along about 3PM
each day. Not using
any (CO2) absorbent
at all. Oxygen
March 23, 1942 (Mon)
Arrived back on
station. Patrolled
our 300 mile area.
Surfaced at night
& was headed right]

— page 135 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Straight for an island
So many small sea charts
islands out here you
have to be careful.
Sighted one fast ship
off our Port bow.
Distance 5 miles - Shut
down engines and stood
by to dive but he
went away from
us. Francis says to
Captain. Not going like
the other way Captain
and the Captain says
I cant do a damn
thing about it.]

— page 135 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Straight for an island
So many small sea charts
islands out here you
have to be careful.
Sighted one fast ship
off our Port bow.
Distance 5 miles - Shut
down engines and stood
by to dive but he
went away from
us. Francis says to
Captain. Not going like
the other way Captain
and the Captain says
I cant do a damn
thing about it.]

— page 136 —
[HANDWRITTEN: 24 March, 1942 (Tuesday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Patrolling on station.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Nothing in sight.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Reading & working on]
[HANDWRITTEN: Dudgeon score card.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 25 March 1942.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Down all day. nothing]
[HANDWRITTEN: in sight. Will have]
[HANDWRITTEN: one solid month of]
[HANDWRITTEN: all day diving before]
[HANDWRITTEN: we get clear of our]
[HANDWRITTEN: station. Figuring up]
[HANDWRITTEN: 70-day that we]
[HANDWRITTEN: have had 19 days]
[HANDWRITTEN: on land in 5 months,]
[HANDWRITTEN: after this trip.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Talk about sea going?]

— page 136 —
[HANDWRITTEN: 24 March, 1942 (Tuesday)]
[HANDWRITTEN: Patrolling on station.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Nothing in sight.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Reading & working on]
[HANDWRITTEN: Dudgeon score card.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 25 March 1942.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Down all day. nothing]
[HANDWRITTEN: in sight. Will have]
[HANDWRITTEN: one solid month of]
[HANDWRITTEN: all day diving before]
[HANDWRITTEN: we get clear of our]
[HANDWRITTEN: station. Figuring up]
[HANDWRITTEN: 70-day that we]
[HANDWRITTEN: have had 19 days]
[HANDWRITTEN: on land in 5 months,]
[HANDWRITTEN: after this trip.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Talk about sea going?]

— page 137 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Old Christopher Columbus
hadn't a thing on
us (Was is'h!" G

26 March, 1942 -
On station and assumed.
2 a.m. pass the word
to "get after tubes ready
for firing." (Just got
to sleeping real good
when this happens)
Fired 3 torpedoes (left)
and what a thrill
to hear the after
effects. Fired at.
600 yds. First time
this close to target.
The explosion sounded]

— page 137 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Old Christopher Columbus
hadn't a thing on
us (Was is'h!" G

26 March, 1942 -
On station and assumed.
2 a.m. pass the word
to "get after tubes ready
for firing." (Just got
to sleeping real good
when this happens)
Fired 3 torpedoes (left)
and what a thrill
to hear the after
effects. Fired at.
600 yds. First time
this close to target.
The explosion sounded]

— page 138 —
[HANDWRITTEN: like a depth charge
going off. Thought of
the story of the place
attendant and one of the
boats saying "We are
really giving her hell ain't
we Captain," when they
were under depth charge
attack. We thought
his boat was doing
the firing. (ha!)
The ship we got to-
night was a freighter
loaded down and headed
for Japan. She was
around 5000-6000
Tons... Sunk at
2:11 a.m. West]

— page 138 —
[HANDWRITTEN: like a depth charge
going off. Thought of
the story of the place
attendant and one of the
boats saying "We are
really giving her hell ain't
we Captain," when they
were under depth charge
attack. We thought
his boat was doing
the firing. (ha!)
The ship we got to-
night was a freighter
loaded down and headed
for Japan. She was
around 5000-6000
Tons... Sunk at
2:11 a.m. West]

— page 139 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Down in 2 min. 420
Sec. When we left
could see lights on
water so part of the
crew probably made
life boats. Feel a
little sorry for the
"B" but after Pearl
Harbor there is nothing
too good for the whole
lot of the Japs.
Submerged at 0512 for
all day dive.
Quite a few guys
are sick on this trip.
Not serious. Colds, etc.
One new kid passed
out last night.]

— page 139 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Down in 2 min. 420
Sec. When we left
could see lights on
water so part of the
crew probably made
life boats. Feel a
little sorry for the
"B" but after Pearl
Harbor there is nothing
too good for the whole
lot of the Japs.
Submerged at 0512 for
all day dive.
Quite a few guys
are sick on this trip.
Not serious. Colds, etc.
One new kid passed
out last night.]

— page 140 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Stomach trouble. Still]
[HANDWRITTEN: in pretty bad shape.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Sure hope he pulls]
[HANDWRITTEN: out of it.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 27 March, 1942. --]
[HANDWRITTEN: Again we blew a]
[HANDWRITTEN: nice Jap Freighter]
[HANDWRITTEN: out of the water.]
[HANDWRITTEN: This one is our largest]
[HANDWRITTEN: one. Around 10,000 tons.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Considerably, we]
[HANDWRITTEN: saw K this one]
[HANDWRITTEN: within four miles]
[HANDWRITTEN: of the Same Time.]
[HANDWRITTEN: & we did the one last night.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Fired 3 fish from]
[HANDWRITTEN: Fwd. RM. Two hits]

— page 140 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Stomach trouble. Still
in pretty bad shape.
Sure hope he pulls
out of it.

27 March, 1942. --
Again we blew a
nice Jap Freighter
out of the water.
This one is our largest
one. Around 10,000 tons.
Considerably, we
saw K this time
within four miles
of the same time.
& we did the one last night.
Fired 3 fish from
Fwd. RM. Two hits]

— page 141 —
[HANDWRITTEN: and made some noise
as last night.
Dickson & Francis
saw her go down
by stern. - Went down
in 3 mins. Water sure
cold in this spot.
Injection is 31°F.
Poor "B" probably died
of shock if they did
get in water. We
now have 16 Torpedoes
left. Olé Judges
is doing some nice
work. Risin - Probably
stop sending ships
out now. However
Can never tell about]

— page 141 —
[HANDWRITTEN: and made some noise
as last night.
Dickson & Francis
saw her go down
by stern. - Went down
in 3 mins. Water sure
cold in this spot.
Injection is 31°F.
Poor "B" probably died
of shock if they did
get in water. We
now have 16 Torpedoes
left. Olé Judges
is doing some nice
work. Risin - Probably
stop sending ships
out now. However
Can never tell about]

— page 142 —
[HANDWRITTEN: These silly Japs.
Dive at 0450.
Have Battle Stations
around 11 a.m. - Sight
a Destroyer but he's
too far away. - Have
Battle Stations again
at 2 A.M. Two Destroyers
their time. They are
really looking for us.
The ole man raised his
head and got a clear
of them... - Surface at
moon up and cruise
on two main engines
80-90 to get away
from a hot spot.
Quite night compared]

— page 142 —
[HANDWRITTEN: These silly Japs.
Dive at 0450.
Have Battle Stations
around 11 a.m. - Sight
a Destroyer but he's
too far away. - Have
Battle Stations again
at 2 A.M. Two Destroyers
their time. They are
really looking for us.
The ole man raised his
head and got a clear
of them... - Surface at
moon up and cruise
on two main engines
80-90 to get away
from a hot spot.
Quite night compared]

— page 143 —
[HANDWRITTEN: To the past two nights]
[HANDWRITTEN: Working on score card]
[HANDWRITTEN: Sleeping & Standing]
[HANDWRITTEN: 4-8 Watches with Jones]
[HANDWRITTEN: & Downey. -]
[HANDWRITTEN: 28 March, 1942. Dive]
[HANDWRITTEN: at 0512. Sight fishing]
[HANDWRITTEN: boat just before we]
[HANDWRITTEN: dive. Standing 4-8]
[HANDWRITTEN: watches with Jones &]
[HANDWRITTEN: Downey. - At about 7:30]
[HANDWRITTEN: a.m. Sight a freighter]
[HANDWRITTEN: and have Battle Stations]
[HANDWRITTEN: Go to aft. Depths]
[HANDWRITTEN: room and stand by.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Fire 3 torpedoes at]
[HANDWRITTEN: this freighter. After]

— page 143 —
[HANDWRITTEN: To the past two nights]
[HANDWRITTEN: Working on scull card]
[HANDWRITTEN: Sleeping & Standing]
[HANDWRITTEN: 4-8 Watches with Jones]
[HANDWRITTEN: & Downey. -]
[HANDWRITTEN: 28 March, 1942 - Dive]
[HANDWRITTEN: at 0512. Sight fishing]
[HANDWRITTEN: boat just before we]
[HANDWRITTEN: dive. Standing 4-8]
[HANDWRITTEN: watches with Jones &]
[HANDWRITTEN: Downey. - At about 7:30]
[HANDWRITTEN: a.m. Sight a freighter]
[HANDWRITTEN: and have Battle Stations]
[HANDWRITTEN: Go to aft. Depths]
[HANDWRITTEN: room and stand by.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Fire 3 torpedoes at]
[HANDWRITTEN: this freighter. After]

— page 144 —
[HANDWRITTEN: each one leaves with
to hear the explosions
that have nothing.
About 5 min. after we
fire on her all hell
breaks loose. - She
turns out to be a
"Q" Ship and she starts
dropping depth charges
on us! - This is around
8:AM. - Attack last
20 min. (Total depth
charges dropped on us
is 22.) - All I can say
is that it is just
plain hell. All hands
stood up under fire
very well. - We went]

— page 144 —
[HANDWRITTEN: each one leaves with
to hear the explosions
that have nothing.
About 5 min. after we
fire on her all hell
breaks loose. - She
turns out to be a
"Q" Ship and she starts
dropping depth charges
on us! - This is around
8:AM. - Attack last
20 min. (Total depth
charges dropped on us
is 22.) - All I can say
is that it is just
plain hell. All hands
stood up under fire
very well. - We went]

— page 145 —
[HANDWRITTEN: ahead emergency and
reached the depth of
350 Ft. - Highest depth
he had ever been. Our sound
man picking up screws
from Q Ship - They are
still looking for us. -
Oh! is it 9 when the
sound man says the
screws sound as though
they are getting closer.
Around 7:00 a.m. Two
destroyers join the
hunt from the Navy
yard at Nagasaki,
Japan which is 30 miles
away. If they had been]

— page 145 —
[HANDWRITTEN: ahead emergency and]
[HANDWRITTEN: reached the depth of]
[HANDWRITTEN: 350 Ft. - Highest depth]
[HANDWRITTEN: he had ever been. Our sound]
[HANDWRITTEN: man picking up screws]
[HANDWRITTEN: from a ship - They are]
[HANDWRITTEN: still looking for us. -]
[HANDWRITTEN: Oh! is it 9 when the]
[HANDWRITTEN: sound man says the]
[HANDWRITTEN: screws sound as though]
[HANDWRITTEN: they are getting closer.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Around 7:00 a.m. Two]
[HANDWRITTEN: destroyers join the]
[HANDWRITTEN: hunt from the Navy]
[HANDWRITTEN: yard at Nagasaki,]
[HANDWRITTEN: Japan which is 30 miles]
[HANDWRITTEN: away. If they had been]

— page 146 —
[HANDWRITTEN: (ASW) vessels
Good, they would have
gotten us. They were playing
on us. Captain out of
maneuvered them and
at 2 P.M. we did not
hear them any more.
Stayed at 350 ft. all
day. Surfaced at
10:30 P.M. and put on
four engines to get
away from the hornet's
nest. Captain decided
to head home as
the crew is pretty
shakey.

29 March, 1942 - Dive
early to keep out of]

— page 146 —
[HANDWRITTEN: (ASW) vessels
Good, they would have
gotten us. They were playing
on us. Captain out of
maneuvered them and
at 2 P.M. we did not
hear them any more.
Stayed at 350 ft. all
day. Surfaced at
10:30 P.M. and put on
four engines to get
away from the hornet's
nest. Captain decided
to head home as
the crew is pretty
shakey.

29 March, 1942 - Dive
early to keep out of]

— page 147 —
[HANDWRITTEN: sight. See nothing but]
[HANDWRITTEN: fishing boats.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 30, 31 March, 1942 -]
[HANDWRITTEN: Headed home - Driving]
[HANDWRITTEN: all day.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 1, 2, 3 April, 1942 - Same]
[HANDWRITTEN: as before - Driving all]
[HANDWRITTEN: day.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 4 April, 1942 - Got up to]
[HANDWRITTEN: stand 4-8 Watch. -]
[HANDWRITTEN: Got to feeling sick at]
[HANDWRITTEN: my stomach & almost]
[HANDWRITTEN: passed out. Went to]
[HANDWRITTEN: my bunk after Jones]
[HANDWRITTEN: got Jackin to relieve.]

— page 147 —
[HANDWRITTEN: sight. See nothing but]
[HANDWRITTEN: fishing boats.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 30, 31 March, 1942 -]
[HANDWRITTEN: Headed home - Driving]
[HANDWRITTEN: all day.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 1, 2, 3 April, 1942 - Same]
[HANDWRITTEN: as before. Driving all]
[HANDWRITTEN: day.]

[HANDWRITTEN: 4 April, 1942 - Got up to]
[HANDWRITTEN: stand 4-8 Watch. -]
[HANDWRITTEN: Got to feeling sick at]
[HANDWRITTEN: my stomach & almost]
[HANDWRITTEN: passed out. Went to]
[HANDWRITTEN: my bunk after Jones]
[HANDWRITTEN: got Jackin to relieve.]

— page 148 —
[HANDWRITTEN: me. Doctor Bista
came back and took
my Temp. (Normal)
Left me and these
cramps started in
my pains. Oh! - Doc
gave me an intime.
Felt good after it
was all over. - A little
weak so Doc left
me in bed all day.
Still Dizzy all day.

5 April. 1942. - Feeling
much better. - Found
out that I did have
a Temp. The day before.
A Touch. of]

— page 148 —
:
me. Actor Birta
came back and took
my temp. (Normal)
Left me and ther
Cramps plsited in
Boy Pain Oh! - Doc
gave me an intinis
Felt good after it
was all over. - a little.
weak so Doc lift
me in bed cell day.
Still Diving all day.
5 april 1942. Feeling
much better. Found
out that I did have
a temp. The day before.
A touch of
a

— page 149 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Flo - Stayed in bed]
[HANDWRITTEN: all day.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 6 April, 1942 - Back on]
[HANDWRITTEN: watch list. - Feeling O.K.]
[HANDWRITTEN: again. - Cruising on]
[HANDWRITTEN: surface all day.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 7 April, 1942 - Cruising]
[HANDWRITTEN: enroute to Midway.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 8 April, 1942 - Enroute as]
[HANDWRITTEN: before.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 9 April 1942 - Submerged]
[HANDWRITTEN: all day due to O.K.]
[HANDWRITTEN: submarines being near]
[HANDWRITTEN: Midway.]

— page 149 —
[HANDWRITTEN: Flo - Stayed in bed]
[HANDWRITTEN: all day.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 6 April, 1942 - Back on]
[HANDWRITTEN: watch list. - Feeling O.K.]
[HANDWRITTEN: again. - Cruising on]
[HANDWRITTEN: surface all day.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 7 April, 1942 - Cruising]
[HANDWRITTEN: enroute to Midway.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 8 April, 1942 - Enroute as]
[HANDWRITTEN: before.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 9 April, 1942 - Submerged]
[HANDWRITTEN: all day due to Japs]
[HANDWRITTEN: submerged being near]
[HANDWRITTEN: Midway.]

— page 150 —
10 april 42 - Arrived
midway I. Took on
fuel, water, leal
eggs, apples, oranges.
Left at 1:30 P.M. for
Honolulu, T.H. - Rumineer
that we may be able
to get Beer when we
reach Honolulu.

11, 12, 13, 14 april 1942.
Enroute to Honolulu
in a very rough
sea. Sure be glad
to get in.

15 April 42' arrived
safe in Pearl Harbor

— page 150 —
10 april 42 - Arrived
midway I. Took on
fuel, water, leal
eggs, apples, oranges.
Left at 1:30 P.M. for
Honolulu, T.H. - Rumineer
that we may be able
to get Beer when we
reach Honolulu.

11, 12, 13, 14 april 1942.
Enroute to Honolulu
in a very rough
sea. Sure be glad
to get in.

15 April 42' arrived
safe in Pearl Harbor

— page 151 —
[HANDWRITTEN:
Admiral & Staff are
well pleased at our
(Budgetound success).
Have Dee. Cream etc
waiting for us - to
Traders for physical.
Check up. Pay (I drew
$128.00) and before we
leave they feed us one
hell of a good Chirst.
Steak & eggs. One
of the best meals
I have ever eaten
Sure in early.

16 April 42' - So West
Lock for Sound Tests
On bottom 40' of water.]

— page 151 —
Admiral of Staff sure
well pleased at olé
[HANDWRITTEN: prodigious success].
Have Ice cream etc
waiting for us - to to
truder for physical.
check up, pay (I drew
$12800) and before we
leave they feed us one
hell of a good dinner.
Steak & eggs. One
of the best meals
Ive ever eaten
Sum in lacly,

16 April 42' - To West
hock for sound tests
On bottom 40' of water.

— page 152 —
[HANDWRITTEN: 17 April 1942. To Royal
Hawaiian Hotel for a
much needed rest.

April 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29 & 30 at
Hotel resting up for next
patrol.

1 May 1942. Back to
boat at work. - Still a
little tired but lots of
work as we are going
through for regular
Yard overhaul.

2 May 1942. Working
on boat. Run into Bill
Apgar as an Ensign
in the Reserves.]

— page 152 —
17 April, 1942. To Royal
Hawaiian Hotel for a
much needed rest.

April 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29 & 30 at
Hotel resting up for next
patrol.

1 May 1942 Back to
boat at work. - Still a
little tired but lots of
work as we are going
through regular
[HANDWRITTEN: good over haul.]

2 May. 1942 Working will
on boat. Run into Bill
[HANDWRITTEN: Aippers] as an Ensign
in the Reserve.

— page 153 —
3 May, 1942. Kord news
Transferred to 624Dil
relief crew. Heppezas
may get new constructions
out Jit. of it.
may.
4 [HANDWRITTEN: Mey] 1942. Working our
USS THRASHER

5+6. [HANDWRITTEN: may,] 1942 Working on
-'5'S THRASHER
7 [HANDWRITTEN: may] 1942 Good news
[UNCLEAR: galler]
to new [UNCLEAR: lustruction]
anond with this mouth.
Taking
men [UNCLEAR: مته]
have the most deep.
at sea and sending

— page 153 —
3 May, 1942. Kord news
Transferred to 624Dil
relief crew. Heppezas
may get new constructions
out Jit. of it.
may.
4 [HANDWRITTEN: Mey] 1942. Working our
USS THRASHER

5+6. [HANDWRITTEN: may,] 1942 Working on
-'5'S THRASHER
7 [HANDWRITTEN: may] 1942 Good news
[UNCLEAR: galler]
to new [UNCLEAR: lustruction]
anond with this mouth.
Taking
men [UNCLEAR: مته]
have the most deep.
at sea and sending

— page 154 —
[HANDWRITTEN: then first. This
why I got orders to
first. Am to go to
R.S. San Francisco for
assignment. Here
however its East Coast
so that Mildred may
stay where she is.
Figuring out how I
can let her know
that I am coming.
The censoring is getting
tough these days.
will think of some-
thing.

8 May 1942 - Transferred
to O.S.A for New Construction.]

— page 154 —
[HANDWRITTEN: then first. This]
[HANDWRITTEN: why I got orders to]
[HANDWRITTEN: first. Am to go to]
[HANDWRITTEN: R.S. San Francisco for]
[HANDWRITTEN: assignment. Here]
[HANDWRITTEN: however its East Coast]
[HANDWRITTEN: so that Mildred may]
[HANDWRITTEN: stay where she is.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Figuring out how I]
[HANDWRITTEN: can let her know]
[HANDWRITTEN: that I am coming.]
[HANDWRITTEN: The censoring is getting]
[HANDWRITTEN: tough these days.]
[HANDWRITTEN: will think of some-]
[HANDWRITTEN: thing.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 8 May 1942 - Transferred]
[HANDWRITTEN: to O.S.A for New Construction.]

— page 155 —
SUBMARINE
COMBAT—Enlisted men and
officers who have
completed since De-
cember 7, 1941, or
who will have com-
pleted in the future,
[HANDWRITTEN: PIN is upside down]
[HANDWRITTEN: in pictures]
one or more submarine patrols in which
an enemy ship is sunk, or in which as-
sistance is given in sinking, or in which
their submarine shall have performed a
combat mission of importance, are en-
titled to wear the Submarine Combat In-
signia. This is a silver plated pin showing
the broadside view of a submarine, with
a scroll at the bottom on which gold
stars, as earned, shall be mounted. Addi-
tional successful patrols will be indicated
by these stars, three stars indicating
four or more patrols.

[HANDWRITTEN: ORIGINAL Crew of]
[HANDWRITTEN: USS. Gudgeon (S-211) Received]
[HANDWRITTEN: COMBAT PIN AND ONE GOLD]
[HANDWRITTEN: STAR for The WAR PATROL]
[HANDWRITTEN: Runs listed in This Diary]
[HANDWRITTEN: Jack Camp]

— page 155 —
SUBMARINE
COMBAT—Enlisted men and
officers who have
completed since De-
cember 7, 1941, or
who will have com-
pleted in the future,
[HANDWRITTEN: PIN is upside down]
[HANDWRITTEN: in pictures]
one or more submarine patrols in which
an enemy ship is sunk, or in which as-
sistance is given in sinking, or in which
their submarine shall have performed a
combat mission of importance, are en-
titled to wear the Submarine Combat In-
signia. This is a silver plated pin showing
the broadside view of a submarine, with
a scroll at the bottom on which gold
stars, as earned, shall be mounted. Addi-
tional successful patrols will be indicated
by these stars, three stars indicating
four or more patrols.

[HANDWRITTEN: ORIGINAL Crew of]
[HANDWRITTEN: USS. Gudgeon (S-211) Received]
[HANDWRITTEN: COMBAT PIN AND ONE GOLD]
[HANDWRITTEN: STAR for The WAR PATROL]
[HANDWRITTEN: Runs listed in This Diary]
[HANDWRITTEN: Jack Camp]

— page 156 —
DECLASSIFIED
SS211/A12-1
Serial # 038

U.S.S. GUDGEON
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
14 JUN 1942
1ST COPY
DECLASSIFIED OPNAV INST. 5500.30.
BY [HANDWRITTEN: 4.C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 10-28-65]

HBL/R
From:
To :
Subject:

1.
The Commanding Officer.
The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
U.S.S. GUDGEON - Report of Third War Patrol, Period
from May 18, 1942 to June 14, 1942.
Narrative:
On May 18, 1942 tuis vessel was ordered out of Navy
Yard, Pearl Harbor, T.H. as soon as possible with the highest military
effectiveness possible. Navy Yard overhaul as extended would be
completed on June 15, 1942.

May 24, 1942
1735 VW
May 25, 1942
1400 VW
May 26, 1942
0900 VW
Left NYPH for Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor and completed
equipping with stores, fuel etc.
Reported vessel would be ready for unrestricted war
cruising at 0900 May 26.
Underway in accordance with Comtaskfor Seven dispatch
260015 of May 1942. Picked up escort at entrance buoys
and proceeded toward Kauai Channel.
0945 VW
Sighted large U.S. task force of two carriers, several
cruisers and destroyers and maneuvered to avoid. Hot
stern tube gland prevented speeds in excess of 12 knots.
1246 VW
Made trim dive in center of Kauai Channel in company
with escort. Went to 150 feet, no leaks.
1418 VW
Surfaced. Zig zagging in company with escort until dark.
1800
Changed time to zone plus 11.
May 27, 1942
Uneventful day spent running in engines, stowing gear
and field day. Sighted patrol plane (PBY) which kept
well clear.
May 28, 1942
0458 X
Made training dive and cruised at 55 feet testing
loop and vertical antenna reception.

134856 FILMED
-1-
[HANDWRITTEN: A16-3(23)/55211]

— page 156 —
[STAMP: 1ST COPY]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED - OPNAV INST. 5500.30.]
[HANDWRITTEN: BY J.C. DATE 10-28-65]
HBL/R

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
SS211/A12-1
Serial # 038

U.S.S. GUDGEON
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.

14 JUN 1942

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

Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON - Report of Third War Patrol, Period
from May 18, 1942 to June 14, 1942.

1. Narrative:

On May 18, 1942 this vessel was ordered out of Navy
Yard, Pearl Harbor, T.H. as soon as possible with the highest military
effectiveness possible. Navy Yard overhaul as extended would be
completed on June 15, 1942.

May 24, 1942 Left NYPH for Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor and completed
1735 VW equipping with stores, fuel etc.

May 25, 1942 Reported vessel would be ready for unrestricted war
1400 VW cruising at 0900 May 26.

May 26, 1942 Underway in accordance with Comtaskfor Seven dispatch
0900 VW 260015 of May 1942. Picked up escort at entrance buoys
and proceeded toward Kauai Channel.

0945 VW Sighted large U.S. task force of two carriers, several
cruisers and destroyers and maneuvered to avoid. Hot
stern tube gland prevented speeds in excess of 12 knots.

1246 VW Made trim dive in center of Kauai Channel in company
with escort. Went to 150 feet, no leaks.

1418 VW Surfaced. Zig zagging in company with escort until dark.

1800 Changed time to zone plus 11.

May 27, 1942 Uneventful day spent running in engines, stowing gear
and field day. Sighted patrol plane (PBY) which kept
well clear.

May 28, 1942 Made training dive and cruised at 55 feet testing
0458 X loop and vertical antenna reception.

[STAMP: 134856] [STAMP: FILMED] -1-
[HANDWRITTEN: A16-3(23)/SS211]

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DECLASSIFIED
S-11/A1-1
Serial # 038

HBL/R

U.S.S. GUDGEON 14 JUN 1942
Subject: Report of Third War Patrol.

— page 158 —
DECLASSIFIED
SS211/A12-1
Serial #038
Subject:
-
0744 Y
0842 Y
0938 Y
1130 Y
1400 to
1600 Y
1600 Y
1925 Y
U.S.S. GUDGEON
Report of Third War Patrol.
HBL/R
14 JUN 1942
Surfaced and proceeded on course 170°T at full speed to
intercept. Continuous radar plane contacts from 10 to
30 miles. It is believed that a directional radar could
have led me to the carriers for large formation plane
contacks are plainly discernible. Decided to dive for
planes within 10 miles. Planes reported at 8 miles.
Decided to dive when planes within six miles.

Sighted large heavy tops of two vessels bearing 020° T
on course 250°T, turned to normal approach course and
studied them. Appearance indicated two Japanese BB's
similar to Haruna with heavy forward tower, one stack
close behind and stick mast aft. Dove to attack at full
speed. First periscope observation showed many planes
conducting dive bombing attack. Closed on normal
approach course for 45 minutes, did not sight targets
again. Did not see anti-aircraft bursts.

Sighted large formation of Japanese planes in three
layers proceeding toward area from south (20 to 30
planes, did not count them). They turned and headed
west. Decided my area might be rendezevous point for
returning planes and carriers due to these two contacts
and decided to stay submerged and await developements.
Heading on course 3500 T speed 2 knots. Plenty of visual
evidence that U.S. planes had made these contacts so
decided not to send in contact reports.

No carriers. Felt I should proceed to a better station
but had no idea which way to go. Decided to await a new
contact report. Only missed 10 messages on schedule so
far. Continuous plane contacts made surfacing dangerous
unless an attack is forseen.

Sighted several single Japanese dive bombers on course
west. They passed close aboard. Believed them to be
strays from Midway attack.

Back on station and undecided as to next move. Could
hear bombs exploding at great distance through hull.

Just before surfacing and cruising with vertical antenna
up got plane contact on radar, distance decreasing fast.
Decided it was too dark for him to see us and left
vertical up to catch long message coming in.

-3-

3

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DECLASSIFIED
SS211/A12-1
Serial # 038
HBL/R
U.S.S. GUDGEON
14 JUN 1942
Subject:
Report of Third War Patrol.
1928 Y
Bomb exploded fairly close aboard. Sounded like a
Japanese bomb. Went to 100 feet and stayed for 30
minutes.
2028 Y
Surfaced on station.
2100 Y
Proceeding to new station on 100 mile circle.
June 5, 1942
Arrived new station.
0222 Y
0335 Y
Dove to 55 feet.
0532 Y
Sighted PT boat and usual morning patrol planes.
0720 Y
Received orders to new station.
0725 Y
Sighted PT boat.
0730 Y
Surfaced and proceeded to new station, 12 miles
bearing 345 from Midway.
1000 Y
Six U.S. dive bombers dove at us from the sun. Too
late to dive, pulled flare. Planes acknowleded and
proceeded to eastward.
1030 Y
Sighted large U.S. force of two carriers, 5 heavy
cruisers and several destroyers, exchanged identifi-
cation with one carrier and they proceeded westward.
1315 Y
Exchanged calls with N.A.S. Midway.
1326 Y
Pulled identification flare and dove on new station
and patrolled on course 345 - 165° T on a four mile
leg.
1920 Y
Surfaced lying to on course 345°T charging batteries.
Ready battery motors.
2145 Y
Large bomber with running lights on heading directly
for this vessel and Midway. Do not believe he saw me
but he turned on landing lights which might have picked
me up. Fired Very ster of proper color. Ilane veered
away, circled close aboard and proceeded to kidway to
land. Recognition sinals have been invaluable this trip.
June 6, 1942
Received CTF 7 060609 June. (It was noted that six hours
0000 Y
elapsed between originating time and TOR)
-4-
[HANDWRITTEN: 4]

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DECLASSIFIED
55211/A2-1
Serial # 038
1/R
U.S.S. GUDGEON 14 JUN 1942
Subject: Report of Third War Patrol.
0005 Y Went ahead full speed for new station, 700 mile circle
bearing 310 from Midway.
0945 Y Went to 3 engine speed proceeding 500 mile circle on
same bearing. Sighted many patrol planes and exchanged
identification with light.
1132 Y Crossed 180th meridian. Changed date June 7.
1932 M In accordance with CTF 7 070035 retired at two engine
speed, course 130°T.
June 8, 1942 Received CTF 7 070700 of June 1942 (also six hours
0100 M between time originated and TOR. 18 hours of advancing
the search were thus lost.)
0117 Changed course to 320°T and continued search.
0552 M In latitude 31-26N, longitude 178-47E sighted unidenti-
fied vessel on horizon bearing 240° T, dove and closed
to identify. Observed two U.S. destroyers of 398 class,
apparently echo ranging on course 320° T. Retired on
course opposite to theirs for two miles then on course
perpendicular for two miles.
0839 M Surfaced, nothing in sight. Continued search on course
320°T.
1530 M Received CTF 7 080217 of June 1942, later part could
not be decoded. Sent position and fuel report.
June 9, 1942 Received CTF 7 080730 ordering this vessel to return to
0000 M Pearl Harbor, T.H.
0023 M Reversed course to head for point 10 miles south of
Midway. Uneventful day. Due to many submarine contacts
in vicinity of Midway decided to run next day submerged.
2130 M Crossed 180th meridian.
2230 Y Went to four engine speed.
June 9, 1942 Dove
0445 Y During day jumped out cell #110 forward battery and cell
#10 after battery. Cell in forward battery had heavy
gradually increasing ground which would not respond to
any known treatment.
-5- 5

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DECLASSIFIED
SS211/A12-1
Serial #038
Subject:
2.

U.S.S. GUDGEON
Report of Third War Patrol.
HBL/R
14 JUN 1942

WEATHER. Excellent until June 9th, then squally with
reduced visibility.
3.
TIDAL INFORMATION. None.
4.
NAVIGATION AIDS. None.
5.
DESCRIPTION OF ENELY WAR VESSELS SIGHTED.
June 4, 1942
0842 Y
In latitude 30-33-8N, longitude 177-47.5W, sighted two
vessels believed to be two battleships of Haruna type
on course about 250° T. The Commanding Officer alone
sighted these vessels. They appeared hull down with one
heavy tower forward with stack close behind and a stick
mast aft. None of the superstructure or hull was visible.
Lookouts reported planes swarming around and diving
down in that direction, these the Commanding Officer
did not see.

There is some doubt concerning the accuracy of this
contact for the following reasons:

(a) Lookouts who were picked for their superior vision
did not see the ships but saw planes which were later
picked up by the Commanding Officer in periscope.

(b) The Commanding Officer has had a long history of
defective vision which has grown progressively worse
with each patrol until now he has difficulty recogniz-
ing his friends beyond 30 paces. He therefore views
with suspicion anything he sees himself which is not
verified by the officer of the deck or one of the
better lookouts. This condition is a source of
considerable worry.

(c) Developement by periscope approach showed nothing
but planes.
6.
Many Japanese aircraft were sighted in the area assigned
this vessel. They could be so identified by their black color. Only
five came close enough for positive identification. They were
carrier dive bombers of type 99 black with red ball on side of
fusilage and were on course west at high speed, altitude 1500 feet.
C
7.
No attacks.
8.
No anti-submarine measures.
-7-
7

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DECLASSIFIED
SS211/A12-1
Serial #038
Subject:
2.

U.S.S. GUDGEON
Report of Third War Patrol.
HBL/R
14 JUN 1942

WEATHER. Excellent until June 9th, then squally with
reduced visibility.
3.
TIDAL INFORMATION. None.
4.
NAVIGATION AIDS. None.
5.
DESCRIPTION OF ENELY WAR VESSELS SIGHTED.
June 4, 1942
0842 Y
In latitude 30-33-8N, longitude 177-47.5W, sighted two
vessels believed to be two battleships of Haruna type
on course about 250° T. The Commanding Officer alone
sighted these vessels. They appeared hull down with one
heavy tower forward with stack close behind and a stick
mast aft. None of the superstructure or hull was visible.
Lookouts reported planes swarming around and diving
down in that direction, these the Commanding Officer
did not see.

There is some doubt concerning the accuracy of this
contact for the following reasons:

(a) Lookouts who were picked for their superior vision
did not see the ships but saw planes which were later
picked up by the Commanding Officer in periscope.

(b) The Commanding Officer has had a long history of
defective vision which has grown progressively worse
with each patrol until now he has difficulty recogniz-
ing his friends beyond 30 paces. He therefore views
with suspicion anything he sees himself which is not
verified by the officer of the deck or one of the
better lookouts. This condition is a source of
considerable worry.

(c) Developement by periscope approach showed nothing
but planes.
6.
Many Japanese aircraft were sighted in the area assigned
this vessel. They could be so identified by their black color. Only
five came close enough for positive identification. They were
carrier dive bombers of type 99 black with red ball on side of
fusilage and were on course west at high speed, altitude 1500 feet.
C
7.
No attacks.
8.
No anti-submarine measures.
-7-
7

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DECLASSIFIED
SS211/A12-1
Serial # 038

Subject:
9.
U.S.S. GUDGEON
NEFICE OF THE
HBL/R
Report of Third War Patrol. 14 JUN 1942
MAJOR DEFECTS NOTED.
(a) Severe ground gradually increasing to 110 volts on cell
#110 forward battery. Cell was jumped out when it failed to respond
to any type of treatment.
10.
RADIO RECEPTION.
(a) Radio reception was normal for this area.
(b) Radar was excellent giving plane contacts up to 30
miles, submerged with vertical antenna out.
11. SOUND CONDITION AND DENSITY LAYERS. No chance to observe.
12.
Not applicable due to short time at sea.
13.
Not applicable due to short time at sea.
14.
Patrol was ended by order of Comtaskfor Seven.
15.
When it is considered the haste with which the Navy Yard
overhaul was terminated, three weeks early, and the extremely brief
time that this vessel had available after overhaul to prepare for
sea (40 hours); this commanding officer considers it very remarkable
that this vessel was able to carry out all of its duties during this
brief but strenuous patrol.
He considers that the officers and men of the Navy Yard,
who were responsible for completion of the yard work, did a grand
job of thorough and complete replacement and test under a terrific
schedule.
He considers that all the officers and men attached to
this command did an excellent job of proper completion of the over-
haul, in unprecedented time, which is worthy of commendation. It is his
only regret that this prodigious effort was not directly productive
of damage to the enemy.

[SIGNATURE: H.B. Lyon]
H.B. LYON.

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DECLASSIFIED
SS211/A12-1
Serial # 038

Subject:
9.
U.S.S. GUDGEON
NEFICE OF THE
HBL/R
Report of Third War Patrol. 14 JUN 1942
MAJOR DEFECTS NOTED.
(a) Severe ground gradually increasing to 110 volts on cell
#110 forward battery. Cell was jumped out when it failed to respond
to any type of treatment.
10.
RADIO RECEPTION.
(a) Radio reception was normal for this area.
(b) Radar was excellent giving plane contacts up to 30
miles, submerged with vertical antenna out.
11. SOUND CONDITION AND DENSITY LAYERS. No chance to observe.
12.
Not applicable due to short time at sea.
13.
Not applicable due to short time at sea.
14.
Patrol was ended by order of Comtaskfor Seven.
15.
When it is considered the haste with which the Navy Yard
overhaul was terminated, three weeks early, and the extremely brief
time that this vessel had available after overhaul to prepare for
sea (40 hours); this commanding officer considers it very remarkable
that this vessel was able to carry out all of its duties during this
brief but strenuous patrol.
He considers that the officers and men of the Navy Yard,
who were responsible for completion of the yard work, did a grand
job of thorough and complete replacement and test under a terrific
schedule.
He considers that all the officers and men attached to
this command did an excellent job of proper completion of the over-
haul, in unprecedented time, which is worthy of commendation. It is his
only regret that this prodigious effort was not directly productive
of damage to the enemy.

[SIGNATURE: H.B. Lyon]
H.B. LYON.

-8-

8

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OFFICE OF THE
[STAMP: RECEIVED]
[HANDWRITTEN: JUN 18 1942]
[HANDWRITTEN: 8 238]
SUBMARINES
PACIFIC FLEET

FB5-62/A16-3 SUBMARINE DIVISION SIXTY-TWO
Serial: 08A Care of Fleet Post Office,
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED] San Francisco, California,
June 16, 1942.

From: The Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-TWO.
To : The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON - Third War Patrol - Comments on.

1. The Division Commander commends the commanding
officer, officers and men of the GUDGEON in terminating their
navy yard overhaul, three weeks early and getting ready for sea
within forty hours. The officers and men of this ship did an
excellent job in placing the ship in the proper condition so
that she could carry out her assigned mission.

2. It is regretted that the commanding officer has
been physically disqualified for submarine duty.

[SIGNATURE: F.M. O'LEARY]

Copy to: CSS 6
CO GUDGEON.

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OFFICE OF THE
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SUBMARINE DIVISION SIXTY-TWO
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ARINES
PACIFIC FLEST
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
June 16, 1942.

From:
To :
Subject:

The Commander Submarine Division SIXTY-TWO.
The Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet.
U.S.S. GUDGEON - Third War Patrol - Comments on.

1. The Division Commander commends the commanding
officer, officers and men of the GUDGEON in terminating their
navy yard overhaul, three weeks early and getting ready for sea
within forty hours. The officers and men of this ship did an
excellent job in placing the ship in the proper condition so
that she could carry out her assigned mission.

2. It is regretted that the commanding officer has
been physically disqualified for submarine duty.

[SIGNATURE: F.M. O'LEARY.]

Copy to:
css 6
CO GUDGEON.

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Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, Calif.

September 2, 1942.

WSS/R

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : Official Channels.
Subject: War Diary; July 11, 1942 to September 2, 1942. [HANDWRITTEN: [PATROL]]
Enclosure: (A) War Diary; July 11, 1942 to September 2, 1942.

1. Enclosure (A) is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: (faded scribble)]
W.S. STOVALL, Jr.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, Calif.
September 2, 1942.
The Commanding Officer.
The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Official Channels.
[HANDWRITTEN: PATROL]
War Diary; July 11, 1942 to September 2, 1942.
(A) War Diary; July 11, 1942 to September 2, 1942.
Enclosure (A) is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: W.S. STOVALL, Jr.]

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                                                                                                                    10 01347
                                                                -Report of
                                                Fourth War Patrol Period from July 11, 1942
                                                to September 2, 1942, Area 15 (modified).
                                                Operation Order #61-42.

1. NARRATIVE:

Saturday - July 11, 1942.
0632 VW Underway for operating area off BARBER'S POINT to
         await escort.
0850 V! Made quick dive to check trim and hold drills.
0949 V! Held machine gun practice. Fired at target balloons.
         Swung ship.
1400 K Took departure on course 254 T, escorted by U.S.S.
         BREESE making 80/90 (about 12.5 knots) on two main
         engines. At dark parted company with escort vessel.

Sunday - July 12, 1942.
1100 K Dove to check trim and hold drills. Went to 300 feet
         to check for leaks.
1205 K Made battle surface and fired machine gun, also 16
         rounds target ammunition from 3" deck gun for training.
2000 K Fired four rounds from 3" deck gun to train crew in
         night firing.

Monday - July 13, 1942.
1406 K Made quick dive for trim and training.
1445 K Made battle surface and fired three rounds of service
         ammunition from 3" deck gun and a burst from 50 cal.
         machine gun to train gun crews.

Tuesday - July 14, 1942.
1912 Y Made night dive for trim and training.

Wednesday - July 15, 1942.
0800 Y Slowed to one engine (about 10.2 knots) to conserve
         fuel. Must maintain this speed to arrive on station
         on time.

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                                                Fourth War Patrol Period from July 11, 1942
                                                to September 2, 1942, Area 15 (modified).
                                                Operation Order #61-42.

1. NARRATIVE:

Saturday - July 11, 1942.
0632 VW Underway for operating area off BARBER'S POINT to
         await escort.
0850 V! Made quick dive to check trim and hold drills.
0949 V! Held machine gun practice. Fired at target balloons.
         Swung ship.
1400 K Took departure on course 254 T, escorted by U.S.S.
         BREESE making 80/90 (about 12.5 knots) on two main
         engines. At dark parted company with escort vessel.

Sunday - July 12, 1942.
1100 K Dove to check trim and hold drills. Went to 300 feet
         to check for leaks.
1205 K Made battle surface and fired machine gun, also 16
         rounds target ammunition from 3" deck gun for training.
2000 K Fired four rounds from 3" deck gun to train crew in
         night firing.

Monday - July 13, 1942.
1406 K Made quick dive for trim and training.
1445 K Made battle surface and fired three rounds of service
         ammunition from 3" deck gun and a burst from 50 cal.
         machine gun to train gun crews.

Tuesday - July 14, 1942.
1912 Y Made night dive for trim and training.

Wednesday - July 15, 1942.
0800 Y Slowed to one engine (about 10.2 knots) to conserve
         fuel. Must maintain this speed to arrive on station
         on time.

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Wednesday - July 15, 1942 (cont')
Lookout reported aircraft dead astern. Started clearing
bridge but suspected aircraft was recognized as a bird
prior to sounding diving alarm, so did not dive.
1621 Y
Made practice dive for trim and drills.
Thursday - July 16, 1942.
0300 Y
Crossed 180th meridian and changed date to July 17, 1942.
Friday - July 17, 1942.
Saturday - July 18, 1942.
Uneventful. Made training dives and held drills.
Sunday - July 19, 1942.
Started using radar due to proximity of possible air
bases and resultant patrols.
1145 L
Made two radar contacts, one at 20 miles and one at 12
miles both going away so did not dive. Neither plane
could be sighted.
1857 L
Made quick dive for training and drill at night.
Monday - July 20, 1942.
Tuesday - July 21, 1942.
Wednesday - July 22, 1942.
Uneventful. Made training dives and held drills.
Thursday - July 23, 1942.
0620 K
Sighted top of stick masts of vessel bearing 233 T,
distant about 25,000 yards, heading in our direction.
0625 K
Dove to periscope depth, came to normal approach course.
Just prior to diving radio reported that our radar screen
gave indication that there was another radar in the
vicinity. The target closed at an average speed of 5 kts.
When the range had closed to about 5500 yards, sound
reported weak high speed screws fading in and out as
though the target was going ahead for awhile and then
stopping his screws. This was accompanied by echo
ranging from the target on about 20 kcs.
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Wednesday - July 15, 1942 (cont')
0807 Y Lookout reported aircraft dead astern. Started clearing
bridge but suspected aircraft was recognized as a bird
prior to sounding diving alarm, so did not dive.
1621 Y Made practice dive for trim and drills.

Thursday - July 16, 1942.
0300 Y Crossed 180th meridian and changed date to July 17, 1942.

Friday - July 17, 1942.
Saturday - July 18, 1942.
Uneventful. Made training dives and held drills.

Sunday - July 19, 1942.
Started using radar due to proximity of possible air
bases and resultant patrols.
1145 L Made two radar contacts, one at 28 miles and one at 12
miles both going away so did not dive. Neither plane
could be sighted.
1857 L Made quick dive for training and drill at night.

Monday - July 20, 1942.
Tuesday - July 21, 1942.
Wednesday - July 22, 1942.
Uneventful. Made training dives and held drills.

Thursday - July 23, 1942.
0620 K Sighted top of stick masts of vessel bearing 233 T,
distant about 25,000 yards, heading in our direction.
0625 K Dove to periscope depth, came to normal approach course.
Just prior to diving radio reported that our radar screen
gave indication that there was another radar in the
vicinity. The target closed at an average speed of 5 kts.
The radar range had closed to about 5500 yards, sound
reported weak high speed screws fading in and out as
though the target was going ahead for awhile and then
stopping his screws. This was accompanied by echo
ranging from the target on about 20 kcs.

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Thursday - July 23, 1942. Cont'd.

0625 K All of the preceding established the fact that the
          target was a patrol vessel of some kind and more probably
          (from his appearance) one of the Japanese - ships. It was
          thought possible that this vessel might be leading a more
          valuable target but a careful search of the horizon
          through periscope failed to reveal another target. This
          being the case it was decided he was worth torpedoing if
          we could get him.

0920 K Fired three torpedoes from bow tubes, in lat 9-49 N, long
          154-42 E, 90 port track, straight bow shot, depth setting
          8 feet actually set, torpedo run 1250 yards, divergent
          spread 50 yards along the track, firing interval 10 seconds.
          All missed. Torpedo performance appeared normal. The right
[HANDWRITTEN: HAND] torpedo appeared to pass under the target, the center
          one to pass just ahead and the left hand one to pass about
          50 or 60 yards ahead of the target. The target turned away
          after torpedoes had passed him and started more echo
          ranging. At this point depth control was lost and the boat
          submerged to 80 feet. Not being able to observe the targets
          movements it was decided to go deep and rig for depth charge
          attack and start evasive tactics.

0924 K Target launched an attack with a barrage of 7 depth charges,
          all of which were from 1000 to 1500 yards away. Target was
          perhaps confused and turned the wrong way down the torpedo
          tracks, or he simply launched his attack as a defensive
          gesture without trying to locate the submarine.

1030 K Came up to periscope depth for a look around. Nothing was
          in sight. It was difficult to understand how target could
          have gotten beyond visual range in this time. His top
          speed was guessed to be around 10 knots and it was assumed
          that he made a search of the area for us although nothing
          was heard of him after the one barrage of depth charges.

1157 K Surfaced and proceeded in accordance with operation order.
          Nothing in sight.

          This vessel was 200-250 feet long with two wood stick
          masts about 60 feet high, estimated draught 8 to 10 feet.
          Clipper bow, slightly raised forecastle with long well
          back to bridge structure which was 3/4 of the length aft.

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Thursday - July 23, 1942. Cont'd.

0625 K All of the preceding established the fact that the
target was a patrol vessel of some kind and more probably
(from his appearance) one of the Japanese -ships. It was
thought possible that this vessel might be leading a more
valuable target but a careful search of the horizon
through periscope failed to reveal another target. This
being the case it was decided he was worth torpedoing if
we could hit him.

0920 K Fired three torpedoes from bow tubes, in lat 9-49 N, long
154-42 E, 90 port track, straight bow shot, depth setting
8 feet actually set, torpedo run 1250 yards, divergent
spread 50 yards along the track, firing interval 10 seconds.
All missed. Torpedo performance appeared normal. The right
[HANDWRITTEN: HAND] torpedo appeared to pass under the target, the center
one to pass just ahead and the left hand one to pass about
50 or 60 yards ahead of the target. The target turned away
after torpedoes had passed him and started more echo
ranging. At this point depth control was lost and the boat
submerged to 80 feet. Not being able to observe the targets
movements it was decided to go deep and rig for depth charge
attack and start evasive tactics.

0924 K Target launched an attack with a barrage of 7 depth charges,
all of which were from 1000 to 1500 yards away. Target was
perhaps confused and turned the wrong way down the torpedo
tracks, or he simply launched his attack as a defensive
gesture without trying to locate the submarine.

1030 K Came up to periscope depth for a look around. Nothing was
in sight. It was difficult to understand how target could
have gotten beyond visual range in this time. His top
speed was guessed to be around 10 knots and it was assumed
that he made a search of the area for us although nothing
was heard of him after the one barrage of depth charges.

1157 K Surfaced and proceeded in accordance with operation order.
Nothing in sight.

This vessel was 200-250 feet long with two wood stick
masts about 60 feet high, estimated draught 8 to 10 feet.
Clipper bow, slightly raised forecastle with long well
back to bridge structure which was 3/4 of the length aft.

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Thursday July 23, 1942. Cont.
ilainmast was oft of bridge structure. Ast of bridge to the
stern, the deal level was again raised to a height slightly
above that of the forecastle. The vessel had a counter
stern.o uns could be seen but the wall was covered with
a low awning of some kind which could have concealed guns.
There were several shapeless objects on the storn any one
of which may have been a concealed gun or Y guns no
stack, cpparently motor driven. Nondescript, dirty prey in
color. Very high speed screws, starting and stopping with
beat too high to count. Similar to picture 353, Recognition
of Jap Merchantmen, except no steck.

Friday July 24, 1942.
2145 K
Sighted destroyer in lat 8-33.5 N, long 149-17.5 E, distant
8000 yards, angle on bow 30 port, speed 12 knots, on
starboard quarter. Enemy course 142. Moen overhend but
obscurred by clouds, not bright enough for periscope
approach. Started surface end sound approach on destroyer.
2151 K
Sighted second destroyer and ancks from a third vessel
(thought to be a merchant type) beyond first destroyer.
Broke off approach on destroyer and changed course to pass
astern of him and start approach on third vessel.
2156 K
First destroyer was observed to change course abruptly
and hend directly for us, range 3000-4000 yards. Made
quick dive to avoid and ringed for depth charge attack.
Changed course right to 130 T. Went deep.
2201 K
Destroyer dropped 12 depth charges spaced about 5 seconds
apart at a range of about 500 yards. (These sounded much
larger than those encountered during attack on 2-ship on
July 23). No damage resulted from depth charge attack.
Immediately after attack destroyer slowed down and started
echo ranging on 18 kcs. He was joined in the search almost
immediately by the second destroyer. One on each quarter.
We made course changes as often as possible to work towards
course north and still keep bearing of near destroyer (on
port quarter) changing toward our stern. Stayed at 2/3
speed to get out of their line of search as quickly as
possible.

Chief Torpedonen reported that he, and other personnel in
torpedo room, heard what sounded liko the high speed screws
of a torpedo pass above torpodo room, as we passed 150
feet going down on this dive.
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Thursday - July 23, 1942. Cont.

Mainmast was aft of bridge structure. Aft of bridge to the
stern, the deck level was again raised to a height slightly
above that of the forecastle. The vessel had counter
stern, no guns could be seen but the well was covered with
a low awning of some kind which could have concealed guns.
There were several shapeless objects on the forecastle one
of which may have been a concealed gun or Y runs - no
stack, apparently motor driven. Nondescript, dirty grey in
color. Very high speed screws, starting and stopping with
beat too high to count. Similar to picture 353, Recognition
of Jap Merchantmen, except no stack.

Friday - July 24, 1942.

2145 K Sighted destroyer in lat 8-33.5 N, long 149-17.5 E, distant
8000 yards, angle on bow 30 port, speed 12 knots, on
starboard quarter. Enemy course 142. Moon overhead but
obscurred by clouds, not bright enough for periscope
approach. Started surface and sound approach on destroyer.

2151 K Sighted second destroyer and smoke from a third vessel
(thought to be a merchant type) beyond first destroyer.
Broke off approach on destroyer and changed course to pass
astern of him and start approach on third vessel.

2156 K First destroyer was observed to change course abruptly
and head directly for us, range 3000-4000 yards. Made
quick dive to avoid and rigged for depth charge attack.
Changed course right to 130 T. Went deep.

2201 K Destroyer dropped 12 depth charges spaced about 5 seconds
apart at a range of about 500 yards. (These sounded much
larger than those encountered during attack on 2-ship on
July 23). No damage resulted from depth charge attack.
Immediately after attack destroyer slowed down and started
echo ranging on 18 kcs. He was joined in the search almost
immediately by the second destroyer. One on each quarter.
We made course changes as often as possible to work towards
course north and still keep bearing of near destroyer (on
port quarter) changing toward our stern. Stayed at 2/3
speed to get out of their line of search as quickly as
possible.

Chief Torpedoman reported that he, and other personnel in
torpedo room, heard what sounded like the high speed screws
of a torpedo pass above torpedo room, as we passed 150
feet going down on this dive.

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Saturday - July 25, 1942.

0100 K Last echo ranging was heard far astern and very weak.

0200 K Surfaced. Nothing in sight.

0205 K Changed course to 180 T which headed us for position of
        depth charge attack about five miles away.

0230 K Nothing in sight. Changed course to 141 T to head for area.
        We had been directed to enter area at 1900 GCT (0500 K).
        Due to nights' encounter we will be a little late.

0525 K Made quick dive to periscope depth just outside of north
        east corner of assigned area and started submerged patrol
        on course 141 T across possible shipping route to TRUK
        from westward as indicated by last night's contact.

1900 K Changed course to 112 T to head directly for PIAANU PASS.

1920 K Surfaced.

2135 K Changed course to 104 T as a result of fix obtained from
        star sights after surfacing.

Sunday - July 26, 1942.

0517 K Made quick dive on course 104 T to continue submerged
        patrol at periscope depth in assigned area closing
        PIAANU PASS.

1914 K Surfaced and started night patrol on easterly and westerly
        courses to take advantage of bright moon's track closing
        toward PIAANU PASS on easterly course after 2200 K. Was a
        almost dead calm day and night.

Monday - July 27, 1942.

0528 K Dove on course 108 T, heading for PIAANU PASS.

1325 K Sighted TUMUITAI MT. on TOL ISLAND bearing 097 T.

1553 K Changed course to 277 T, 4-1/2 miles west of PIAANU PASS.
        No shipping or other activity could be seen inside pass.
        Do not believe this one is being used.

1903 K Surfaced, continuing in and out patrol off PIAANU PASS.

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Saturday - July 25, 1942.

0100 K Last echo ranging was heard far astern and very weak.

0200 K Surfaced. Nothing in sight.

0205 K Changed course to 180 T which headed us for position of
        depth charge attack about five miles away.

0230 K Nothing in sight. Changed course to 141 T to head for area.
        We had been directed to enter area at 1900 GCT (0500 K).
        Due to nights' encounter we will be a little late.

0525 K Made quick dive to periscope depth just outside of north
        east corner of assigned area and started submerged patrol
        on course 141 T across possible shipping route to TRUK
        from westward as indicated by last night's contact.

1900 K Changed course to 112 T to head directly for PIAANU PASS.

1920 K Surfaced.

2135 K Changed course to 104 T as a result of fix obtained from
        star sights after surfacing.

Sunday - July 26, 1942.

0517 K Made quick dive on course 104 T to continue submerged
        patrol at periscope depth in assigned area closing
        PIAANU PASS.

1914 K Surfaced and started night patrol on easterly and westerly
        courses to take advantage of bright moon's track closing
        toward PIAANU PASS on easterly course after 2200 K. Sea
        almost dead calm day and night.

Monday - July 27, 1942.

0528 K Dove on course 108 T, heading for PIAANU PASS.

1325 K Sighted TUMUITAI MT. on TOL ISLAND bearing 097 T.

1553 K Changed course to 277 T, 4-1/2 miles west of PIAANU PASS.
        No shipping or other activity could be seen inside pass.
        Do not believe this one is being used.

1903 K Surfaced, continuing in and out patrol off PIAANU PASS.

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Tuesday - July 28, 1942.

Continuing in and out patrol of PIAANU PASS. Periscope
patrol during day, surface at night.

Wednesday - July 29, 1942.

1245 K Sighted small fishing sampan on port beam on southerly
        course. Cut course 107 T. Men could be seen on deck
        handling poles and lines. Did not want him to report
        our presence near PIAANU PASS so stayed away from him,
        and continued to eastward.
1345 K Fisherman disappeared on starboard quarter after passing
        astern.
1545 K Sighted seaplane dead ahead against TOL ISLAND. Too distant
        to make out details. Plane turned away toward island and
        disappeared. We changed course to 280 T to head away from
        plane. Took pictures of islands through periscope.
1736 K Sighted small trawler type vessel dead astern, estimated
        angle on bow 35 port, range 11,000 yards, estimated speed
        10 knots. Came to normal approach course to close and get
        a good look to see if vessel was large enough for torpedoes.
        It was decided vessel was not large enough for torpedoes.
        Original angle on bow was underestimated so vessel changed
        course more to north after sighting. Minimum range was
        5700 yards at closest point. Details were not very clear
        on this range. Vessel had straight bow, slightly raised
        forecastle, well deck back to bridge which was just aft
        of amidships. Stack abaft bridge, and raised poop aft of
        stack. Stick foremast well forward in well deck or on
        after edge of forecastle. Stick mainmast abaft stack. One
        gun could be definitely made out on forecastle. Sound
        reported high speed screws probably motor driven. Vessel
        did not appear to be patrolling area. From his position
        and angle on bow when sighted it would appear that he did
        not come out of PIAANU PASS but from some point southeast
        of there, probably OTTA PASS.

Thursday - July 30, 1942.

0517 K Periscope patrol as before.
1538 K Sighted two aircraft (see table), seaplane monoplane
        similar to AICHI AI 104. Looked like they were investi-
        gating this area so went to 100 feet.

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Tuesday - July 28, 1942.

Continuing in and out patrol of PIAANU PASS. Periscope
patrol during day, surface at night.

Wednesday - July 29, 1942.

1245 K Sighted small fishing sampan on port beam on southerly
course. Cut course 107 T. Men could be seen on deck
handling poles and lines. Did not want him to detect
our presence near PIAANU PASS so stayed away from him,
and continued to eastward.

1345 K Fisherman disappeared on starboard quarter after passing
astern.

1545 K Sighted seaplane dead ahead against TOL ISLAND. Too distant
to make out details. Plane turned away toward island and
disappeared. We changed course to 280 T to head away from
plane. Took pictures of islands through periscope.

1736 K Sighted small trawler type vessel dead astern, estimated
angle on bow 35 port, range 11,000 yards, estimated speed
10 knots. Came to normal approach course to close and get
a good look to see if vessel was large enough for torpedoes.
It was decided vessel was not large enough for torpedoes.
Original angle on bow was underestimated so vessel changed
course more to north after sighting. Minimum range was
5700 yards at closest point. Details were not very clear
at this range. Vessel had straight bow, slightly raised
forecastle, well deck back to bridge which was just aft
of midships. Stack abaft bridge, and raised poop aft of
stack. Stick foremast well forward in well deck or on
after edge of forecastle. Stick mainmast abaft stack. One
gun could be definitely made out on forecastle. Sound
reported high speed screws probably motor driven. Vessel
did not appear to be patrolling area. From his position
and angle on bow when sighted it would appear that he did
not come out of PIAANU PASS but from some point southeast
of there, probably OTTA PASS.

Thursday - July 30, 1942.

0517 K Periscope patrol as before.

1538 K Sighted two aircraft (see table), seaplane monoplane
similar to AICHI AI 104. Looked like they were investi-
gating this area so went to 100 feet.

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1650 K Came back to periscope depth. Nothing in sight.
1713 K Heard intermittent explosions similar to distant
to charges. Direction could not be determined.
1732 K

Friday - July 31, 1942.

0245 K Sighted merchant type vessel and started approach on the
surface. Target speed estimated about 7.5 knots, and
course about 100 T.

0300 K Detected escorting destroyer on target's port quarter
(side away from us). By comparison with destroyer, target
appeared to be quite a large vessel.

0312 K Fired three torpedoes at a range of 2500 yards; 100 star-
board track; depth setting to run at 31 feet (21 on torpedo
torpedo run 2600 yards, spread 100 yards along the track.
Estimated target draft 30 feet. No hits checked with
torpedo run. Considered two hits sufficient to sink this
ship. Latitude 7-37 N, long 150-10 E.

0314 K C/C left to 230 T to retire on the surface. Target stopped.
Vessel about 8500 tons similar to GINYO MARU. Picture for
recognition of Japanese Merchantmen.

0316 K Destroyer dropped six depth charges on target's port bow.
Target and destroyer lost sight of temporarily due to smoke
from our own engines due to starting additional ones.

0325 K C/C to 270 T to clear smoke and check on target and escorts.
Destroyer in sight, echo ranging in same location. Target
had disappeared. Assumed sunk.

0330 K C/C to 180 T.

0341 K C/C 270 T to clear area. Destroyer out of sight.

0512 K Dove to start submerged patrol.

0628 K Sighted large passenger liner about 15,000 tons similar to
BRAZIL MARU; target course 100 T, speed about 18 knots,
range 10,000 yards (coming out of rain squall) bearing 170 T
Changed course to 170 T to start approach. No chance to
close unless target changes course to left. Lat 7-32 N,
long 149-45 E.

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Thursday - July 30, 1942. Con't

1650 K Came back to periscope depth. Nothing in sight.
1713 K Heard intermittent explosions similar to distant
to charges. Direction could not be determined.
1732 K

Friday - July 31, 1942.

0245 K Sighted merchant type vessel and started approach on the
surface. Target speed estimated about 7.5 knots, and
course about 100 T.

0300 K Detected escorting destroyer on target's port quarter
(side away from us). By comparison with destroyer, target
appeared to be quite a large vessel.

0312 K Fired three torpedoes at a range of 2500 yards; 100 star-
board track; depth setting to run at 31 feet (21 on torpedo
torpedo run 2600 yards, spread 100 yards along the track.
Estimated target draft 30 feet. No hits checked with
torpedo run. Considered two hits sufficient to sink this
ship. Latitude 7-37 N, long 150-10 E.

0314 K C/C left to 230 T to retire on the surface. Target stopped.
Vessel about 8500 tons similar to GINYO MARU. Picture for
recognition of Japanese Merchantmen.

0316 K Destroyer dropped six depth charges on target's port bow.
Target and destroyer lost sight of temporarily due to smoke
from our own engines due to starting additional ones.

0325 K C/C to 270 T to clear smoke and check on target and escorts.
Destroyer in sight, echo ranging in same location. Target
had disappeared. Assumed sunk.

0330 K C/C to 180 T.

0341 K C/C 270 T to clear area. Destroyer out of sight.

0512 K Dove to start submerged patrol.

0628 K Sighted large passenger liner about 15,000 tons similar to
BRAZIL MARU; target course 100 T, speed about 18 knots,
range 10,000 yards (coming out of rain squall) bearing 170 T
Changed course to 170 T to start approach. No chance to
close unless target changes course to left. Lat 7-32 N,
long 149-45 E.

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0632 K Changed course to 100 T to parallel target.

0657 K Target out of sight. Target was steering a zig zag course,
        making zigs about every 5-10 minutes of 20 to 30 degrees.

1923 K Surfaced. Sent out contact report to Comtaskfor 7. 310080
        OP GR 100 (NPS-R) GOLDEN. 4265 Kcs. (This reported BRAZIL
        MARU type toward TRUK and our attack on GINYO MARU type.)

2050 K Sighted lights of what appeared to be a small sampan
        slightly on port bow. Lights crossed rapidly over to star-
        board fairly close ahead and were lost broad on starboard
        bow. We were in heavy rain squall at this time. Latitude
        7-25 N, long 150-04 E.

        Saturday - August 1, 1942.

1030 K Developed leak in #4 air bank. Isolated it to MBT #5F. Had
        to run with vent open to maintain trim. Cut out and bled
        down the four bottles in this tank upon surfacing.

        Sunday - August 2, 1942.

1400 K Developed air leak in bottles in MBT #5D. Cut out and bled
        down the three bottles in this tank upon surfacing at night.

        Monday - August 3, 1942.

0440 K Sighted merchant type vessel bearing 260 T, making smoke
        periodically. Estimated target speed about 10 knots and
        course about 100 T. Started surface approach to try to
        gain attack position before daylight.

0518 K Made quick dive to avoid detection against bright eastern
        horizon and continued approach through periscope. Closing
        at about six knots on about 100 track.

0523 K Fired three torpedoes, firing interval 10 seconds, straight
        bow shot, 108 port track, torpedo run 3500 yards, spread
        100 yards along track, depth setting to run at 30 (20 feet
        on torpedoes) feet. #2 and #3 hit. Latitude 7-37 N, long
        150-17.8 E. Target observed to immediately settle down
        20° angle down by the bow and to sink in about 5 minutes
        after being hit. Several small boats seen left in water as
        visibility improved. This was a large single stack vessel
        of about 9500 tons similar to AFRICA MARU, picture 187,
        recognition of Japanese Merchantmen. Estimated draft 28
        feet. A third explosion, very loud, was heard just as the
        target sank from sight.

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WSS/R

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Friday - July 31, 1942. Con't

0632 K Changed course to 100 T to parallel target.

0657 K Target out of sight. Target was steering a zig zag course,
       making zigs about every 5-10 minutes of 20 to 30 degrees.

1923 K Surfaced. Sent out contact report to Comtaskfor 7. 310800
       OP GR 100 (NPS-R) GOLDEN. 4265 Kcs. (This reported BRAZIL
       MARU type toward TRUK and our attack on GINYO MARU type.)

2050 K Sighted lights of what appeared to be a small sampan
       slightly on port bow. Lights crossed rapidly over to star-
       board fairly close ahead and were lost broad on starboard
       bow. We were in heavy rain squall at this time. Latitude
       7-25 N, long 150-04 E.

Saturday - August 1, 1942.

1030 K Developed leak in #4 air bank. Isolated it to MBT #5F. Had
       to run with vent open to maintain trim. Cut out and bled
       down the four bottles in this tank upon surfacing.

Sunday - August 2, 1942.

1400 K Developed air leak in bottles in MBT #5D. Cut out and bled
       down the three bottles in this tank upon surfacing at night.

Monday - August 3, 1942.

0440 K Sighted merchant type vessel bearing 260 T, making smoke
       periodically. Estimated target speed about 10 knots and
       course about 100 T. Started surface approach to try to
       gain attack position before daylight.

0518 K Made quick dive to avoid detection against bright eastern
       horizon and continued approach through periscope. Closing
       at about six knots on about 100 track.

0523 K Fired three torpedoes, firing interval 10 seconds, straight
       bow shot, 108 port track, torpedo run 3500 yards, spread
       100 yards along track, depth setting to run at 30 (20 feet
       on torpedoes) feet. #2 and #3 hit. Latitude 7-37 N, long
       150-17.8 E. Target observed to immediately settle down
       20° angle down by the bow and to sink in about 5 minutes
       after being hit. Several small boats seen left in water as
       visibility improved. This was a large single stack vessel
       of about 9500 tons similar to AFRICA MARU, picture 187,
       recognition of Japanese Merchantmen. Estimated draft 28
       feet. A third explosion, very loud, was heard just as the
       target sank from sight.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON (3S211)
Tuesday - August 4, 1942.
7SS/R

Patrolling as before. Number 2 periscope for god quite
badly. Circulated nitrogen through and improved condition
somewhat.

Wednesday - Au ust 5, 1942.
0709 K
Sighted what appeared to be scattered floating wreck
and several large boxes n posit lat 7-38.2 N, long
150-43.2.1.

Thursday - Aurust 6, 1942.
0440 K
Sighted unidentified vessel dend ahead, bearing 120 T. 1.
7-47.4 N, long 150-37 E.
0455 K
With improving light it was discovered that this was a
small petrol vessel of some kind. Luch smaller and much
closer than had been realized. Tried to maneuver to keep
him against brightening eastern horizon for a better Look
0500 K
Vessel challenged us wih what appeared to be a blinker
gun. The challenge was 4 dots followed after a short time
by 2 dashes. Considered it too risky to remain on surface
in improving light not knowing how this vessel was armed.
0502 K
Made quick dive to 150 feet but was never able to pick up
vessel by sound.
0608 K
Come up to periscope depth - nothing in sight.

Friday - Aurust 7, 1942 to Friday - Aurust 14, 1942.

Patrolling various parts of area. Changing position daily.
Uneventful.

Saturday - Au ust 15, 1942.
0753 K
Sighted plane (see table). Single engine, seaplane similar
to AICHI Al 104.

After unit of air conditionin was under repair all day.
This loss was keenly felt. Crankshaft and bearings in bad
shape and may go out completely at any time.

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WSS/R

Tuesday - August 4, 1942.
Patrolling as before. Number 2 periscope fogged quit.
badly. Circulated nitrogen through and improved condition
somewhat.

Wednesday - August 5, 1942.

0709 K Sighted what appeared to be scattered floating wreck and
and several large boxes in posit lat 7-38.2 N, long
150-43.2 E.

Thursday - August 6, 1942.

0440 K Sighted unidentified vessel dead ahead, bearing 120 T. lat
7-47.4 N, long 150-37 E.

0455 K With improving light it was discovered that this was a
small patrol vessel of some kind. Much smaller and much
closer than had been realized. Tried to maneuver to keep
him against brightening eastern horizon for a better look.

0500 K Vessel challenged us with what appeared to be a blinker
gun. The challenge was 4 dots followed after a short time
by 2 dashes. Considered it too risky to remain on surface
in improving light not knowing how this vessel was armed.

0502 K Made quick dive to 150 feet but was never able to pick up
vessel by sound.

0608 K Came up to periscope depth - nothing in sight.

Friday - August 7, 1942 to Friday - August 14, 1942.
Patrolling various parts of area. Changing position daily.
Uneventful.

Saturday - August 15, 1942.

0753 K Sighted plane (see table). Single engine, seaplane similar
to AICHI A1 104.

After unit of air conditioning was under repair all day.
This loss was keenly felt. Crankshaft and bearings in bad
shape and may go out completely at any time.

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13S/R
DECLASSINEDL Sunday - August 16, 1942.
0612 K Sighted four motored flying boat (see table) heading west
from TRUK.
1148 K Sighted four motored flying boat hendi. east toward T.U.
Believed to be same plane returning.

Monday - August 17, 1942.
0600 K
to
0911 K
Heard explosions similar to distant depth charges, ons
every 7 minutes.. Sounded like it was in direction of NOR
PASS from us. Believe this was systematic depth charging in
advance of ship movements in that vicinity.
0620 K Headed north in accordance with instructions received in
Comsubpac 161813 to intercept shipping lanes into North
Pass.
1022 K Sighted masts of ship in lat. 7-42 N, long 151-12 E. co
easterly course. Could not get close enough to see anyan
but two high masts and one stack.
1104 K Sichted smoke and masts of several ships to northward in
lat 7-43.4 N, lon 151-13.5 7. This turned out to be two
freighter-transport type vessels escorted by two destroye
on zir zag southerly course. Made periscone approach.
1135 K Fired three torpedoes (n total of six, all bow tubes) αν
each of the transports which were in column following the
screenin destroyers. Loading target - 3 torpedoes, 118 יינמ
track, gyro angle 10 L, torpado run 2600 yards; secon
target - 3 torpedoes, 108 port track, gyro ancle O, torpoun
run 2500 yards. Target course 197, speed 15 knots. Used a
two degree spread and ten second firing interval in each
salvo. Actual setting on torpedoes 20 feet to make then
run at 30 feet. Estimated draft of targets 28 feet. Timi
torpedo explosions indicated three hits on the first target
and two hits on the second. Two hits on the first and one
hit on the second were observed through the periscope. The
first target was observed to take a heavy port list
immediately. Effect of hits on second tar target could not be
observed due to proximity of destroyers coming in for depth
charge attack... It is believed that both targets sank. No
screw noise could be heard from either target efter torpedoes
hit. These were large freighter-transport type vessels
(pither sister ships or very similar) of about 8500 tons
similar to GOYO MARU, picture #397, Recognition of
Japanese Merchantmen.

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13S/R

Sunday - August 16, 1942.

0612 K Sighted four motored flying boat (see table) heading west
        from TRUK.

1148 K Sighted four motored flying boat heading east toward TRUK.
        Believed to be same plane returning.

Monday - August 17, 1942.

0600 K Heard explosions similar to distant depth charges, one
to      every 7 minutes. Sounded like it was in direction of NORTHEAST
0911 K from us. Believe this was systematic depth charging in
        advance of ship movements in that vicinity.

0620 K Headed north in accordance with instructions received in
        Comsubpac 161813 to intercept shipping lanes into North
        Pass.

1022 K Sighted masts of ship in lat. 7-42 N, long 151-12 E. on
        easterly course. Could not get close enough to see anything
        but two high masts and one stack.

1104 K Sighted smoke and masts of several ships to northward in
        lat 7-43.4 N, long 151-13.5 E. This turned out to be two
        freighter-transport type vessels escorted by two destroyers
        on zig zag southerly course. Made periscope approach.

1135 K Fired three torpedoes (a total of six, all bow tubes) at
        each of the transports which were in column following the
        screening destroyers. Leading target - 3 torpedoes, 118 port
        track, gyro angle 10 L, torpedo run 2600 yards; second
        target - 3 torpedoes, 108 port track, gyro angle 0, torpedo
        run 2500 yards. Target course 197, speed 15 knots. Used a
        two degree spread and ten second firing interval in each
        salvo. Actual setting on torpedoes 20 feet to make them
        run at 30 feet. Estimated draft of targets 28 feet. Three
        loud explosions indicated three hits on the first target
        and two hits on the second. Two hits on the first and one
        hit on the second were observed through the periscope. The
        first target was observed to take a heavy port list
        immediately after. Effect of hits on second target could not be
        observed due to proximity of destroyers coming in for depth
        charge attack. It is believed that both targets sank. No
        screw noises could be heard from either target after torpedoes
        hit. These were large freighter-transport type vessels
        (either sister ships or very similar) of about 8500 tons
        similar to GOYO MARU, picture #397, Recognition of
        Japanese Merchantmen.

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U.S.S. CUDGEON (SS211) SS/R
Monday - August 17, 1942. Con't

1138 K Went deep and started evasive tactics.

1140 K Depth charge attack started as we passed 180 feet, and
    continued until 1240 K. During this entire hour attack
    was persistent and very close. On some attacks the
    resultant swish of water through the superstructure was
    quite audible inside the boat. Some explosions forced us
    down as much as ten feet. A total of 60 depth charges were
    dropped in barrages of 10 each. The destroyers seemed to
    attacked, one stopping to listen while the other
    attacked. No echo ranging could be detected. It is believ-
    ed that they either expended all depth charges or ceased
    attacks to pick up survivors. When they broke off attacks
    the screw noises disappeared in the direction of the dead
    reckoning position of the targets. Minor damage was done
    by depth charges. Some electric cables were pushed
    into the boat through packing glands as much as two inches
    from overhead. A serious leak. Some cork was knocked from overhead. A
    high pressure air leak already existant into safety tank
    seemed to increase, making depth control difficult. Antenn
    trunk flooded. Developed rattle in superstructure over
    Engine Room.

1410 K Came to periscope depth to take a look around about 6-1/2
    miles west of attack position. Nothing in sight. Visibility
    was poor at this time due to rain squalls. Continued on
    course west to clear possible plane search of immediate
    area.

1606 K Sighted plane (see table) similar to our SOC apparently
    searching area.

1925 K Surfaced and tried to get message report (171255 0 Gr 189
    NPM Utc 4235) off to Comsubpac, which we were unable to
    do because of interference. This message gave summary of
    attacks to date.

2300 K Tried message to Comsubpac again. Jap station posing as
    NPM receipted for this message but would not give
    authenticators. Sounded like a Jap station. Later NPM came
    up and asked for first 100 groups to be sent again. NPM
    gave authenticators but no receipt for this message at
    0020. This is covered fully in report of Communications.

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1138 K
1140 K
U.3.5. GUDGEON (35211)
Monday - August 17, 1942. Con't
Vent deep and started ovesive toctics.
13S/R
Depth charge attack started as we passed 180 feet, and
was continued until 1240 K. During this entire hour attac
were persistent and very close. On sore attacks the
resultant swish of water throuth the superstructure was
quite cudible inside the bont. Some explosions forcod us
down as much as ten feet. A total of 60 depth charges wer
dropped in berrages of 10 ench. The destroyers seemed to
attack in turn, one stopping to listen while the other
attacked. No echo ranging could be detected. It is believ.
that they sither expended all depth charges or consed
attacks to pick up survivors. "When they broke off attacks
the screw noises disappeared in the direction of the dead
reckoning position of the targets, Minor damage was done
by depth charges. Some electric cables were pushed
into the boat through packing glands as much as two inches
No serious leaks. Sone cork was knocked from overhead. A
high pressure air leak already existant into safety tank
seemed to increase, making depth control difficult. Antenr
trunk flooded. Developed rattle in superstructure over
Engine Room.

1410 K
Come to periscope depth to take a look around about 6-1/2
niles west of attack position. Nothing in sicht. Visibility
was poor at this time duo to rain squalls. Continued on
course west to clear possible plane search of immediate
arca.
1606 K
Sirhted plane (sas table) sinilar to our SOC apparently
searching area.
1925 K
Jurfaced and tried to at massage report (171255 0 Gr 189
NEM Utica 4235) off to Comsubpac, which we were unable to
do because of interference. This message gave summary of
attacks to date.
2300 K
Tried mussngas to Consubpac again. Some station posing as
NPM receipted for this message but would not ive
authenticators. Sounded like a Jop station. Later NPM came
up and asked for first 100 croups to be sent rain. NPM
gave authenticators but no receipt for this message at
0020. This is covered fully in report of Communications.

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1135 K
1845 K
Tuesday
-
August 18, 1942.
Sighted aircraft on easterly course (see table). Seaplan
but too distant to make out details.
Surfaced - leaving area in accordance with Operation Order.
-
Wednesday August 19, 1942 and Thursday -
August 20, 194
Uneventful.
Friday
-
August 21, 1942.
.0616 I
During trim dive discovered air bottles leaking in MBT 5E.
Found it necessary to bleed down 3 bottles in airbank #5
to eliminate leaks.
Saturday
August 22, 1942.
1826 I
Sighted ASIA ISLANDS and passed them abeam to port at 1907
I, distant 10 miles.
Sunday
-
August 23, 1942.
0532 I
Entered DJAILOLO PASSAGE one hour before sunrise. Made
transit on surface during daylight. No activity of any
kind observed.
0543 I
Crossed EQUATOR north to south at long 129-05 E.
1310 I
Took departure with. TOBALI ISLAND abeam to starboard,
distant 10 miles and headed for MANIPA ST.
1600 I
Set clocks to -8 zone time.
2050 Η
Sighted light that appeared to be large fire in the vicinit
of KAYELI DAY on BURU ISLAND, just as we proceeded into
entrance of MANIPA ST. Navigational light shown on chart
in this passage was not burning.
Monday
-
August 24, 1942.
0004 Η
Completed transit of MANIPA ST., AMBALAU ISLAND abeam to
starboard and set course for passage to eastward of TIMOR
ISL..ND.

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WSS/R

Tuesday - August 18, 1942.
1135 K Sighted aircraft on easterly course (see table). Seaplane
          but too distant to make out details.

1845 K Surfaced - leaving area in accordance with Operation Order.

Wednesday - August 19, 1942 and Thursday - August 20, 1942
Uneventful.

Friday - August 21, 1942.
0616 I During trim dive discovered air bottles leaking in MBT 5E.
          Found it necessary to bleed down 3 bottles in airbank #5
          to eliminate leaks.

Saturday - August 22, 1942.
1826 I Sighted ASIA ISLANDS and passed them abeam to port at 1907
          I, distant 10 miles.

Sunday - August 23, 1942.
0532 I Entered BAILOLO PASSAGE one hour before sunrise. Made
          transit on surface during daylight. No activity of any
          kind observed.

0543 I Crossed EQUATOR north to south at long 129-05 E.

1310 I Took departure with TOB.L.I ISLAND abeam to starboard,
          distant 10 miles and headed for MANIPA ST.

1600 I Set clocks to -8 zone time.

2050 H Sighted light that appeared to be large fire in the vicinity
          of KAYELI BAY on BURU ISLAND, just as we proceeded into
          entrance of MANIPA ST. Navigational light shown on chart
          in this passage was not burning.

Monday - August 24, 1942.
0004 H Completed transit of MANIPA ST. ARBALAU ISLAND abeam to
          starboard and set course for passage to eastward of TIMOR
          ISLAND.

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Monday
-
ugust 24, 1942. Con't
0645 H Decoded Radio Coonawara 231248 and headed for MBON BY in
accordance with instructions contained therein. This nesses
was addressed to "MY US EN OF " - Routine. Thus other
traffic of higher priority was given precedence in decoding.
We were about 70 miles southwest of there at this time.
Conducted surface patrol at 13 knots, course 033 T to close
across possible shipping lanes from southwest using radar
for plane indication. Weather overcast.
1100 H Dove 21 miles southwest of entrance to MIBON L..Y ond
conducted submerged patrol toward entrance, and ucrOSS
approaches from westward for remainder of daylight. results
negative. Low overcast with intermittent rain all day.
-1818 H Surfaced and headed for passage to eastwerd of TI. OR ISLAND.
Tuesday
-
ugust 25, 1942.
1412 H Started transit of passage to enstward of the ISL ND OF
TILIOR.
1929 H Completed transit of passege and changed course to 223 T
to pass along the southern coast of TIMOR.
2133 H C/C to 235 T. No activity of any kind was sighted all day.
Wednesday
-
urust 26, 1942.
0103 H Sighted what appeared to be a large fire in the vicinity of
ALOMR on the south coust of TIHOR.
2000 H When clear of south western end of TIMOR sent GUDGEON
261200 to Comtaskfor 51 reporting position, course and
speed and requesting any special route to be followed. At
about 2300 H received this information in K..DIO PERTH
251045 which had taken about twenty eight hours to reach us.
2400 H C/C to 235 T to head for first point of route designated in
above message.
Thursday
Friday
Uneventful.
August 27, 1942.
ugust 28, 1942.
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Monday - August 24, 1942. Con't

0645 H Decoded Radio CoonaWara 231248 and headed for AMBON B.Y in
accordance with instructions contained therein. This message
was addressed to "U.S.S. GUDGEON OF PERTH" - Routine.
traffic of higher priority was given precedence in decoding.
We were about 70 miles southwest of there at this time.
Conducted surface patrol at 13 knots, course 033 T to close
across possible shipping lanes from southwest using radar
for plane indication. Weather overcast.

1100 H Dove 21 miles southwest of entrance to AMBON B.Y and
conducted submerged patrol toward entrance, and across
approaches from westward for remainder of daylight. Results
negative. Low overcast with intermittent rain all day.

1818 H Surfaced and headed for passage to eastward of TIMOR ISLAND.

Tuesday - August 25, 1942.

1412 H Started transit of passage to eastward of the ISLAND OF
TIMOR.

1929 H Completed transit of passage and changed course to 223 T
to pass along the southern coast of TIMOR.

2133 H C/C to 235 T. No activity of any kind was sighted all day.

Wednesday - August 26, 1942.

0103 H Sighted what appeared to be a large fire in the vicinity of
TIMOR on the south coast of TIMOR.

2000 H When clear of south western end of TIMOR sent GUDGEON
261200 to Comtaskfor 51 reporting position, course and
speed and requesting any special route to be followed. At
about 2300 H received this information in RADIO PERTH
251045 which had taken about twenty eight hours to reach us.

2400 H C/C to 235 T to head for first point of route designated in
above message.

Thursday - August 27, 1942.
Friday - August 28, 1942.

Uneventful.

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0807 H
U.S.3. GUDGEON (SS211)
Saturday
-
..ugust 29, 1942.
WS3/R
Sighted plane on port beam on northensterly course in lat
19-02 3, long 113-51 E. appeared similar to our FLY. The
0.0.D. fired a recognition flere and then dove before
recognition signals could be exchanged. Plane could not be
seen from periscope after submerging. Think he was friendly
PEY and did not see us or flare and continued on his course.
Surfaced. Nothing in sight. Sent message to CTF 51 reportin
0919 H
ETA FREMANTLE.
Sunday
-
August 30, 1942.
Uneventful.
Monday
-
August 31, 1942.
0745 H
Picked up plane on radar 9 miles away and sighted it on
starboard beam on southerly course. Lat 26-30 S, long
112-21 E. Tried to exchange recognition signals but plane
did not see us. Too čistant to make out details but believe
plane was PBY or similar.
Tuesday
-
September 1, 1942.
1410 5
Sighted PBY (or similar) broad on port quarter on SE course.
Too far for exchange of signals. Apparently he did not see
us. Lat 30-08 S, long 113-37.5 Ε.
1438 H
In lat 30-10 S, long 113-39.5 E lookout reported periscope
broad on starboard quarter distant 2000 yards. Turned stern
to alleged contact and proceeded for 1/2 hour to get clear.
We were under orders not to shoot submarines unless enemy
identification was positive. Periscope was not seen again.
Sent contact report to CTF 51
Wednesday
-
September 2, 1942.
0333 H Contacted escort vessel and proceeded into FREMANTLE.

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Saturday - August 29, 1942.

0807 H Sighted plane on port beam on northeasterly course in lat
          19-02 S, long 113-51 E. Appeared similar to our PBY. The
          O.O.D. fired a recognition flare and then dove before
          recognition signals could be exchanged. Plane could not be
          seen from periscope after submerging. Think he was friendly
          PBY and did not see us or flare and continued on his course.

0919 H Surfaced. Nothing in sight. Sent message to CTF 51 reportin
          ETA FREMANTLE.

Sunday - August 30, 1942.

Uneventful.

Monday - August 31, 1942.

0745 H Picked up plane on radar 9 miles away and sighted it on
          starboard beam on southerly course. Lat 26-30 S, long
          112-21 E. Tried to exchange recognition signals but plane
          did not see us. Too distant to make out details but believe
          plane was PBY or similar.

Tuesday - September 1, 1942.

1410 H Sighted PBY (or similar) broad on port quarter on SE course.
          Too far for exchange of signals. Apparently he did not see
          us. Lat 30-08 S, long 113-37.5 E.

1438 H In lat 30-10 S, long 113-39.5 E lookout reported periscope
          broad on starboard quarter distant 2000 yards. Turned stern
          to alleged contact and proceeded for 1/2 hour to get clear.
          We were under orders not to shoot submarines unless enemy
          identification was positive. Periscope was not seen again.

          Sent contact report to CTF 5[HANDWRITTEN: 5]

Wednesday - September 2, 1942.

0333 H Contacted escort vessel and proceeded into FREMANTLE.

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2. WEATHER.

During transit to area the weather was generally excellent
with moderate sea and the NE trade wind behind us. In the area, the
wind was light and variable. The sea varied from a flat calm to a
slight surface ripple. Very seldom were any white caps visible and
then for only short periods. There were numerous typical tropical
rain squalls in this area. The overcast varied from day to day but
on an average was about fifty percent cloudy. Visibility was
excellent except in the vicinity of rain squalls. This same type of
weather held after leaving area and during transit through DUTCH
EAST INDIES. Upon arriving off the northwest coast of AUSTRALIA
moderate SW wind and typical long ocean swells were encountered.
This gradually increased to a force 6 wind with rough sea from the
south which slowed our speed at times as much as two knots.

3. TIDAL INFORMATION.

(a) In general, a southwesterly set of 0.7 knots was
experienced in the vicinity of PILLU PASS, TRUK ATOLL.

(b) On patrol station off LAMON BAY a southerly set of
1.0 knots was experienced.

(c) Enroute from the area to FREMANTLE currents
apparently were mostly wind drifts.

4. NAVIGATION AIDS.

None. TUTUILA MT. on TOL ISLAND is visible for long
distances and is a good landmark when in this area.

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2. WEATHER.
   During transit to area the weather was generally excellent
   with moderate sea and the NE trade wind behind us. In the area, the
   wind was light and variable. The sea varied from a flat calm to a
   slight surface ripple. Very seldom were any white caps visible and
   then for only short periods. There were numerous typical tropical
   rain squalls in this area. The overcast varied from day to day but
   on an average was about fifty percent cloudy. Visibility was
   excellent except in the vicinity of rain squalls. This same type of
   weather held after leaving area and during transit through DUTCH
   EAST INDIES. Upon arriving off the northwest coast of AUSTRALIA
   moderate SW wind and typical long ocean swells were encountered.
   This gradually increased to a force 6 wind with rough sea from the
   south which slowed our speed at times as much as two knots.

3. TIDAL INFORMATION.
   (a) In general, a southwesterly set of 0.7 knots was
   experienced in the vicinity of PILANU PASS, TRUK ATOLL.

   (b) On patrol station off AMON BAY a southerly set of
   1.0 knots was experienced.

   (c) Enroute from the area to FREMANTLE currents
   apparently were mostly wind drifts.

4. NAVIGATION AIDS.
   None. TUTUILA MT. on TOL ISLAND is visible for long
   distances and is a good landmark when in this area.

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5. DESCRIPTION OF VESSELS SIGHTED.

TIME | D.TE | POSITION | COURSE | SPEED | DESCRIPTION
-----|------|||-------|
0620 K | 7/23/42 | 09-45 N | 085 T | 5 | Patrol vessel (C-ship type)
     |      | 154-38 E |        |       | 200-250 ft long, clipper bow
     |      |          |        |       | (three torpedoes - no hits)
2145K | 7/24/42 | 08-33.5 N | 140 | 12 | Two destroyers and unidenti-
     |      | 149-17 E |        |       | fied ship.
1245K | 7/29/42 | 07-27 N | 197 | - | Small fishing vessel.
     |      | 151-13.8 E |        |       |
1736K | 7/29/42 | 07-25.5 N | 345 | 10 | Small trawler.
     |      | 151-08 E |        |       |
0312K | 7/31/42 | 07-37 N | 100 | 7.5 | Destroyer and Freighter (8500
     |      | 150-10 E |        |       | tons similar to GINYO MARU)
     |      |          |        |       | (three torpedoes - two hits)
0628K | 7/31/42 | 07-32 N | 100 | 18 | BR.ZIL MARU.
     |      | 149-45 E |        |       |
2050K | 7/31/42 | 07-25 N | -- | 4 | Small craft (fish boat) showing
     |      | 150-05 E |        |       | lights.
0527K | 8/3/42 | 07-37 N | 105 | 10 | Freighter (9500 tons similar t
     |      | 150-18 E |        |       | TAIC. MARU) (3 torpedoes - 2
     |      |          |        |       | hits)
0440K | 8/6/42 | 07-47 N | 340 | -- | Patrol vessel.
     |      | 150-37 E |        |       |
1022K | 8/17/42 | 07-42 N | 90 | 15 | Ship - two high masts and one
     |      | 151-12 E |        |       | stack.
1135K | 8/17/42 | 07-43 N | 197 | 15 | Two destroyers and two
     |      | 151-14 E |        |       | Freighter-Transports (GOYO MARU
     |      |          |        |       | type - 8500 tons) (Three
     |      |          |        |       | torpedoes at each .P - 3 hits
     |      |          |        |       | on first, 2 hits on second).

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5. DESCRIPTION OF VESSELS SIGHTED.
TIME | D..TE | POSITION | COURSE | SPEED | DESCRIPTION
0620 K | 7/23/42 | 09-45 N | 085 T | 5 | Patrol vessel(Q-ship type)
| | 154-38 E | | | 200-250 ft long, clipper bow
| | | | | (three torpedoes - no hits)
2145K | 7/24/42 | 08-33.5 N | 140 | 12 | Two destroyers and unidenti-
| | 149-17 E | | | fied ship.
1245K | 7/29/42 | 07-27 N | 197 | - | Small fishing vessel.
| | 151-13.8 E | | |
1736K | 7/29/42 | 07-25.5 N | 345 | 10 | Small trawler.
| | 151-08 E | | |
0312K | 7/31/42 | 07-37 N | 100 | 7.5 | Destroyer and Freighter (8500
| | 150-10 E | | | | tons similar to GINYO M..RU)
| | | | | (three torpedoes - two hits)
0628K | 7/31/42 | 07-32 N | 100 | 18 | BR.ZIL IL.RU.
| | 149-45 E | | |
2050K | 7/31/42 | 07-25 N | -- | 4 | Small craft(fish boat) showing
| | 150-05 E | | | | lights.
0527K | 8/3/42 | 07-37 N | 105 | 10 | Freighter (9500 tons similar t
| | 150-18 E | | | | TAIC. M.RU) (3 torpedoes - 2
| | | | | | hits)
0440K | 8/6/42 | 07-47 N | 340 | -- | Patrol vessel.
| | 150-37 E | | |
1022K | 8/17/42 | 07-42 N. | 90 | 15 | Ship - two high masts and one
| | 151-12 E | | | | stack.
1135K | 8/17/42 | 07-43 N | - 197 | 15 | Two destroyers and two
| | 151-14 E | | | | Freighter-Transports (GOYO M.F
| | | | | | type - 8500 tons) (Three
| | | | | | torpedoes at each P - 3 hits
| | | | | | on first, 2 hits on second).

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6. AIRCR.FT SIGHTED.

TIME   | DATE    | TYPE        | POSITION        | COURSE    | ALT. | REMARKS
-------|||||------|
1603WX | 7/11/42 | PBY         | 21-08 N         | Easterly  | 1000 | Friendly
       |         |             | 158-48 W        |           |      |
0605X  | 7/12/42 | PBY         | 20-23 N         | Westerly  | 1000 | Friendly
       |         |             | 161-45 W        |           |      |
0610X  | 7/12/42 | PBY         | 20-23 N         | Westerly  | 1000 | Friendly
       |         |             | 160-46 W        |           |      |
1225X  | 7/12/42 | PBY         | 20-05 N         | Easterly  | 800  | Friendly
       |         |             | 162-50 W        |           |      |
1545K  | 7/29/42 | Flying      | 07-24 N         | South     | 1000 |
       |         | Boat        | 151-18 E        |           |      |
1538K  | 7/30/42 | Seaplane    | 07-25.8 N       | Circling  | 1000 | ICHI .1 104
       |         |             | 151-06.4 E      | Overhead  |      |
0612K  | 8/16/42 | Flying      | 07-43 N         | Westerly  | 1000 | Flying boat 97
       |         | Boat        | 150-54 E        |           |      | K.M.NISHI
1148K  | 8/16/42 | Flying      | 07-41 N         | Easterly  | 1000 | Flying boat 97
       |         | Boat        | 151-01 E        |           |      | K.M.NISHI
1606K  | 8/17/42 | Similar     | 07-47 N         | South     | 1000 | Apparently
       |         | to our      | SOC 151-03 E    |           |      | searching area.
1135K  | 8/18/42 | Similar     | 07-22 N         | Easterly  | 1000 | Single engine
       |         | to our      | SOC 150-04 E    |           |      |
0807H  | 8/29/42 | PBY         | 19-02 S         | NE        | 1000 | Friendly ?
       |         |             | 113-51 E        |           |      |
0745H  | 8/31/42 | PBY ?       | 26-30 S         | South     | 800  | Friendly ?
       |         |             | 112-21 E        |           |      |
1410H  | 9/1/42  | PBY ?       | 30-08 S         | Southeast | 500  | Friendly ?
       |         |             | 113-37.5 E      |           |      |

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6. AIRCR.FT SIGHTED.
TIME | DATE | TYPE | POSITION | COURSE | ALT. | REMARKS
1603WX | 7/11/42 | PBY | 21-08 N | Easterly | 1000 | Friendly
| | | 158-48 W | | |
0605X | 7/12/42 | PBY | 20-23 N | Westerly | 1000 | Friendly
| | | 161-45 W | | |
0610X | 7/12/42 | PBY | 20-23 N | Westerly | 1000 | Friendly
| | | 160-46 W | | |
1225X | 7/12/42 | PBY | 20-05 N | Easterly | 800 | Friendly
| | | 162-50 W | | |
1545K | 7/29/42 | Flying | 07-24 N | South | 1000 |
| | | Boat | 151-18 E | | |
1538K | 7/30/42 | Seaplane | 07-25.8 N | Circling | 1000 | .ICHI .1 104
| | | | 151-06.4 E | Overhead | |
0612K | 8/16/42 | Flying | 07-43 N | Westerly | 1000 | Flying boat 97
| | | Boat | 150-54 E | | | K.M.NISHI
1148K | 8/16/42 | Flying | 07-41 N | Easterly | 1000 | Flying boat 97
| | | Boat | 151-01 E | | | K.M.NISHI
1606K | 8/17/42 | Similar | 07-47 N | South | 1000 | .pparently
| | | to our | SOC 151-03 E | | | searching area.
1135K | 8/18/42 | Similar | 07-22 N | Easterly | 1000 | Single engine
| | | to our | SOC 150-04 E | | |
0807H | 8/29/42 | PBY | 19-02 S | NE | 1000 | Friendly ?
| | | | 113-51 E | | |
0745H | 8/31/42 | PBY ? | 26-30 S | South | 800 | Friendly ?
| | | | 112-21 E | | |
1410H | 9/1/42 | PBY ? | 30-08 S | Southeast | 500 | Friendly ?
| | | | 113-37.5 E | | |

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U.S.S. GUDGEON (35211)
Summary of submarine attacks.
Attack
Date
Location (Lat)
(Long)
Torpedoes fired
on each attack
Hits
Sunk (Tonnage)
Type of
Target
Range (Yards)
Periscope depth
Surface night
Est. draft target
Torp. depth setting
Bow or stern shot
Track Angle.
Gyro Angle
Estimate speed target
• Firing interval
Spread - Amount
and Kind
Remarks:-
(1)
0920K
7/23/42
09-49 N
154-42 E
(2)
0312 K
7/31/42
07-37 N
150-10
WSS P
(3)
(4)
(5)
0528 K
1135 K 1135
8/3/42
8/17/42 8/17/2
07-37 N
07-43.4 N 07-43
150-17.8E 151-13.5 в 151-13
3
3
3
3
3
0
2
2
3
2
8500
Patrol
vessel
1300
2500
Z
X
10'
30'
8
21'
Bow
Bow
90 P
100 S
0
0
5
7.5
10 sec
10 sec
3ºdiverg 2ºdiverg 2ºdiverg
9500
8500
Freighter Freighter
Ginyo Maru africa M.
Goyo Maru
3500
Attack
Approach
20'
Bow
108 P
10 L
10 sec
2º diverg
Fr-Trans
2600
X
8500
Fr-Trans
Goyo Maru
2500
X
ELL
Depth charged on above attack as follows: attack #1-7
charges; attack #2 - 7 charges; attack #4&5- 60 charges. Also depth
charged with 12 charges during attempted attack on 7/24/42.
Explosion of hits observed appeared under targets causing them to sin.
quickly. Believe torpedoes run at least ten feet deeper than depth
set.

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ENEMY ANTI SUBMARINE MEASURES.
The enemy is apprently employing small trawler type
vessels as anti submarine vessels in some cases, as evidenced by
the vessel encountered on July 23, 1942. The screws of these vesse
give off very little noise. They are equipped with echo ranging'
sound gear (20 kc) and depth charges. Although guns could not be
seen on this one they are probably so armed and possibly are
equipped with redar.

The more important units (and especially slow ones) in
this area appear to be escorted by destroyers. The destroyers
encountered on July 24th and 31st, 1942 were equipped with 18 kc echo
ranging sound gear and seemed to depend on this rather than upon
listening for launching depth charge attacks. The destroyers en-
countered on August 17, 1942 appeared to launch depth charge attacks
by listening only. No echo ranging could be detected during their
attacks. Apparently one would slow down or lie to and listen while
the other made an attack. These made by far the most accurate and
persistent attacks of any encountered. However, they probably had
us located quite accurately due to torpedo wakes; and it is probable
that they sighted the periscope while we were observing the result
of our torpedoes.

Periodically, during echo ranging search by destroyers
on 24 and 31 July 1942, a long wail of about 5 seconds duration
could be heard in the sound gear. This sounded like a modulated note.
This occurance has never been experienced in any sound gear familiar
to personnel attached to this vessel.

On August 17, 1942, the enemy was apparently depth
charging systematically in the vicinity of NORTH PASS prior to ship
movements in that area, probably with the hope of driving away
submarines or causing them to go deep. However, this actually works
against them in that it gives the submarines advance warning that
important targets are coming through.

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ENEMY ANTI SUBMARINE MEASURES.
The enemy is apprently employing small trawler type
vessels as anti submarine vessels in some cases, as evidenced by
the vessel encountered on July 23, 1942. The screws of these vesse
give off very little noise. They are equipped with echo ranging'
sound gear (20 kc) and depth charges. Although guns could not be
seen on this one they are probably so armed and possibly are
equipped with redar.

The more important units (and especially slow ones) in
this area appear to be escorted by destroyers. The destroyers
encountered on July 24th and 31st, 1942 were equipped with 18 kc echo
ranging sound gear and seemed to depend on this rather than upon
listening for launching depth charge attacks. The destroyers en-
countered on August 17, 1942 appeared to launch depth charge attacks
by listening only. No echo ranging could be detected during their
attacks. Apparently one would slow down or lie to and listen while
the other made an attack. These made by far the most accurate and
persistent attacks of any encountered. However, they probably had
us located quite accurately due to torpedo wakes; and it is probable
that they sighted the periscope while we were observing the result
of our torpedoes.

Periodically, during echo ranging search by destroyers
on 24 and 31 July 1942, a long wail of about 5 seconds duration
could be heard in the sound gear. This sounded like a modulated note.
This occurance has never been experienced in any sound gear familiar
to personnel attached to this vessel.

On August 17, 1942, the enemy was apparently depth
charging systematically in the vicinity of NORTH PASS prior to ship
movements in that area, probably with the hope of driving away
submarines or causing them to go deep. However, this actually works
against them in that it gives the submarines advance warning that
important targets are coming through.

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MAJOR DEFECTS.
U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)
WSS/1.
1. It is considered that this vessel is not properly
ballasted to meet all co..ditions of loading that may be encounters
on a war patrol. (a) Near the end of this patrol when there was
approximately 9000 pounds of stores, 13,000 gall gallons of fuck in
#5 and #6 NFO tanks, 1200 gallons of fresh water, one torpedo
forward, and eight torpedoes aft; the condition of the veliable
tanks was - After trim, dry; Auxiliary 1 and 2, dry; Negative, dry:
Forward trim 26,000,%. Consequently safety tank hod to be used as a
variable tank. (b) If no torpedoes had been expended on this patro?
the boat would have been out of trim (heavy) by 22 tons.

2. Leaky safety tank blow velve in high pressure manifold.

3. Leaky high pressure air bottles and/or fittings in 4
and 5 main ballast tanks.

4. Non-tight periscope both 1 and 2, resulting in
inability to maintain designed nitrogen pressure which then causes
fogging.

5. Excessively noisy trim pump.

6. Scored journal in #1 air conditioning unit.

7. Leaky magnetic compass trunk causing fogging.

8. Ground in compass compensating degaussing coil.

9. Main engine #1 overheating; sustained operation above
75% load impossible.

10. Main engine evaporator liquid level gages out of line
causes rupture of sight glass. Reduces fresh water output of main
engines by 50%.

11. Ground on radio transmitter which necessitates stopping
the battery charge in order to transmit.

12. Antenna trunk is not water tight.

13. Rusty discoloration of fresh water indicates interior
of fresh water tanks need cleaning and recoating.

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9. MAJOR DEFECTS.

1. It is considered that this vessel is not properly
ballasted to meet all conditions of loading that may be encountered
on a war patrol. (a) Near the end of this patrol when there was
approximately 9000 pounds of stores, 13,000 gallons of fuel in
#5 and #6 MFO tanks, 1200 gallons of fresh water, one torpedo
forward, and eight torpedoes aft; the condition of the variable
tanks was - After trim, dry; Auxiliary 1 and 2, dry; Negative, dry;
Forward trim 26,000#. Consequently safety tank had to be used as a
variable tank. (b) If no torpedoes had been expended on this patrol
the boat would have been out of trim (heavy) by 22 tons.

2. Leaky safety tank blow valve in high pressure manifold.

3. Leaky high pressure air bottles and/or fittings in #4
and 5 main ballast tanks.

4. Non-tight periscope both 1 and 2, resulting in
inability to maintain designed nitrogen pressure which then causes
fogging.

5. Excessively noisy trim pump.

6. Scored journal in #1 air conditioning unit.

7. Leaky magnetic compass trunk causing fogging.

8. Ground in compass compensating degaussing coil.

9. Main engine #1 overheating; sustained operation above
75% load impossible.

10. Main engine evaporator liquid level gages out of line
causes rupture of sight glass. Reduces fresh water output of main
engines by 50%.

11. Ground on radio transmitter which necessitates stopping
the battery charge in order to transmit.

12. Antenna trunk is not water tight.

13. Rusty discoloration of fresh water indicates interior
of fresh water tanks need cleaning and recoating.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)
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Radio Honolulu (NPM) schedules were copied at all times
while in the TRUK area. Reception normal.

Radio traffic to HONOLULU was satisfactory although some
difficulty was experienced in transmitting on 4235 and 8470 kcs
early at night due to interference and high noise levels. All
traffic was delivered to NFM of NPS,

On the night of august 17, 1942 we called NPI on 4235 kcs
and a station using NPM's call told us to go ahead. During the
transmission this station broke in and asked us to make V's several
times. The message was receipted for by this station which would not
authenticate the receipt in spite of several requests to do so. At
the same time a weaker station (True NPN) asked for a repeat of the
first hundred groups. We became suspicious of the receipting station
first because of the authenticator and then because he kept saying
that he could hear us only strength one to two. Watch was secured
without repeating the 100 groups and 15 minutes later a request for
a repeat of the first 100 groups came over the schedules. The repeat
was then sent and an authenticated receipt asked for. NPM told us to
wait. We waited 10 minutes and repeated our request for a receipt and
were told to wait for 2 minutes. Waited 5 minutes and then secured.
During the second transmission the first and louder station was not
heard.
6
On August 23, 1942, shifted to Southwestpac frequencies and
had normal reception from BELLCONVEN and CONNRRA. However, as much
as 28 hours elapsed between time of origin of some messages and the
time they were received on board.

Last message received from CTF 7 - GRACE
Last message sent to CTF 7 - GRACE
Last message sent to CTF 51 - 010745.
Last message received from CTF 51 - serial 66.

RADAR. Radar was used effectively. While enroute to area,
had two plane contacts, one at 28 miles, and one at 12 miles but
never saw the planes from these contacts. Also used successfully in
navigational work through the DUTCH EAST INDIES. Islands with alti-
tudes of 285 feet were picked up at 10 miles and higher islands up
to 40 miles.

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10. RADIO

Radio Honolulu (NPM) schedules were copied at all times
while in the TRUK area. Reception normal.

Radio traffic to HONOLULU was satisfactory although some
difficulty was experienced in transmitting on 4235 and 8470 kcs
early at night due to interference and high noise levels. All
traffic was delivered to NPM or NPS.

On the night of August 17, 1942 we called NPM on 4235 kcs
and a station using NPM's call told us to go ahead. During the
transmission this station broke in and asked us to make V's several
times. The message was receipted for by this station which would not
authenticate the receipt in spite of several requests to do so. At
the same time a weaker station (True NPM) asked for a repeat of the
first hundred groups. We became suspicious of the receipting station
first because of the authenticator and then because he kept saying
that he could hear us only strength one to two. Which was secured
without repeating the 100 groups and 15 minutes later a request for
a repeat of the first 100 groups came over the schedules. The repeat
was then sent and an authenticated receipt asked for. NPM told us to
wait. We waited 10 minutes and repeated our request for 2 minutes. We
were told to wait for 2 minutes. Waited 5 minutes and then secured.
During the second transmission the first and louder station was not
heard.

On August 23, 1942, shifted to Southwestpac frequencies and
had normal reception from BELLCOMEN and CONNAWARRA. However, as much
as 28 hours elapsed between time of origin of some messages and the
time they were received on board.

Last message received from CTF 7 - GRACE
Last message sent to CTF 7 - GRACE
Last message sent to CTF 51 - 010745.
Last message received from CTF 51 - serial 66.

RADAR. Radar was used effectively. While enroute to area,
had two plane contacts, one at 28 miles, and one at 12 miles but
never saw the planes from these contacts. Also used successfully in
navigational work through the DUTCH EAST INDIES. Islands with alti-
tudes of 285 feet were picked up at 10 miles and higher islands up
to 40 miles.

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11. SOUND.
Sound conditions in the TRUK area were very good. On all
attacks the JK was effective at 5000-6000 yards. Echo ranging was
not used due to the fact that most targets were accompanied by
escort vessels capable of detecting our echo ranging.

12. HEALTH AND HABITABILITY.
The health of the crew was excellent. The boat was very
comfortable except for the one day when the air conditioning was
out of order. During this one day its loss was keenly felt. It is
believed that extended submerged operations conducted in tropical
waters without air conditioning would result in a rapid decline
in efficiency of personnel.

13. MILES STEAMED TO AND FROM STATION.
To station - 3295 miles
From station - 3836 miles

14. FUEL OIL EXPENDED.
89,500 gallons

15. FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING.
(Days)
| Torpedoes | Fuel | Provisions | F. Water | Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 3500 | 20 balanced | 1100 | unknown |
| | | or 30 unbalanced | | |

16.
Patrol was ended in accordance with Operation Order which
directed this vessel to depart patrol station for FREMANTLE on
August 18, 1942. High pressure air leaks in MB and Negative tanks
as a result of depth charges was making trim progressively more
difficult on all day dives.

17. REMARKS.
Passage from Pearl Harbor to the patrol area was made
entirely on the surface except for trim and drill dives, and the
dives made for contacts on 23 and 24 July 1942. Radar was used
effectively during daylight when within range of possible enemy air
bases.

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WSS/R
DECLASSIFIED

11. SOUND.
Sound conditions in the TRUK area were very good. On all
attacks the JK was effective at 5000-6000 yards. Echo ranging was
not used due to the fact that most targets were accompanied by
escort vessels capable of detecting our echo ranging.

12. HEALTH AND HABITABILITY.
The health of the crew was excellent. The boat was very
comfortable except for the one day when the air conditioning was
out of order. During this one day its loss was keenly felt. It is
believed that extended submerged operations conducted in tropical
waters without air conditioning would result in a rapid decline
in efficiency of personnel.

13. MILES STEAMED TO AND FROM STATION.
To station - 3295 miles
From station - 3836 miles

14. FUEL OIL EXPENDED.
89,500 gallons

15. FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING.
(Days)
| Torpedoes | Fuel | Provisions | F. Water | Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 3500 | 20 balanced | 1100 | unknown |
| | | or 30 unbalanced | | |

16.
Patrol was ended in accordance with Operation Order which
directed this vessel to depart patrol station for FREMANTLE on
August 18, 1942. High pressure air leaks in MB and Negative tanks
as a result of depth charges was making trim progressively more
difficult on all day dives.

17. REMARKS.
Passage from Pearl Harbor to the patrol area was made
entirely on the surface except for trim and drill dives, and the
dives made for contacts on 23 and 24 July 1942. Radar was used
effectively during daylight when within range of possible enemy air
bases.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)
SS/R
REMARKS. Con't.
Passage from the patrol crea to FAMANTLE was made entirely
on the surface, except for trim and drill dives and a one day
submerged prtrol off LON LAY. Radar was used continuously during
daylight hours for pleone detection. No enemy activity of any kind
was detected although st times this vessel was close to eneny air
bases during daylight. No planes were sighted until friendly plane
was encountered off N. coast of AUSTRALI.. on ugust 29, 1942.

Special credit is due the entire control party (and to
Lieutenant DORNIN in particular for his brilliant work on the TDC)
for the high percentage of hits; and especially for the successful
attack on a screened double turget on uust 17, 1942.

Special credit is also due Lieutenant (jc) ROBINSON
(diving officer) for his excellent depth control during approach and
subsequent depth charge attack on sugust 17, 1942. Excellent control
was maintained despite a bothersome HP air leak into safety tank
which depth charging seemed to increase.

All officers and crew conducted themselves in a highly
comendable manner during this depth charge attack as well as during
all previous ones. Many acts of initiative were noticeable throughout
the boat on the part of various individuels, for which commendations
are being given.

..S. STOVALL, Jr.

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REMARKS. Con't.

U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)
SS/R

Passage from the patrol area to FREMANTLE was made entirely
on the surface, except for trim and drill dives and one day
submerged patrol off AMBON LAY. Radar was used continuously during
daylight hours for plane detection. No enemy activity of any kind
was detected although at times this vessel was close to enemy air
bases during daylight. No planes were sighted until a friendly plane
was encountered off NW coast of AUSTRALIA on August 29, 1942.

Special credit is due the entire control party (and to
Lieutenant ROBINSON in particular for his brilliant work on the TDC)
for the high percentage of hits; and especially for the successful
attack on a screened double target on August 17, 1942.

Special credit is also due Lieutenant (jg) ROBINSON
(diving officer) for his excellent depth control during approach and
subsequent depth charge attack on August 17, 1942. Excellent control
was maintained despite a bothersome HP air leak into safety tank
which depth charging seemed to increase.

All officers and crew conducted themselves in a highly
commendable manner during this depth charge attack as well as during
all previous ones. Many acts of initiative were noticeable throughout
the boat on the part of various individuals, for which commendations
are being given.

W.S. STOVALL, Jr.

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FC5-6/A16-3
Serial # 08
DECLASSIFIED
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
USS GUDGION Secret
Ser. 0040 of 9/2/42.
From:
To:
Via:

Subject:

1.
SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
September 8, 1942.
The Commander Submarine Squadron SIX.
The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLECT.
(1) The Commander Submarines, SOUTH EST PACIFIC.
(Commander Task Group 51.1)
(6)/OL
(2) The Commander U.S. Haval Forces, ISTERI AUSTRALIA.
(Commander Task Forco 51).
1
War Diary, U.S.S. GUDGEON - July 11, 1942 to Sept 2,
1942.
This patrol which covered a period of fifty-four days,
was made incident to the transfer of the GUDGRO! to Submarines, SOUTHEST
PACIFIC. Enroute from PEARL HADOR to FREMANTLE the GUDGION patrolled the
approaches to TRUK for about twenty-four days.

2.
It is considered that on the whole the matorial performance
during the patrol was very good. The defects listed as major in the report
are not believed sorious when consideration is given to the longth of the
patrol and to the fact that sovoro depth charge attack was experienced.

The air bank lines within the ballast tanks of the GUDGEON
are of the silver solder type and it has boon discovered that one had failed
where it joins the flask. The air leak in 5E main ballast was caused by a
loaking valve in the air blow out connection to the differential min ballast
tank gauges.

The inclining experiment report for the GUDGTON was left
at Navy Yard Pearl Harbor and therefore is not available to this command for
study with the object in viow of suggesting what roballasting might be under-
taken to correct the unsatisfactory condition duseribod in paragraph (1) of
the basic roport.

The exeessively noisy functioning of the trim pump is a
characteristic defect of this item of equipment. It is understood that Bureau
of Ships has this matter under consideration and that ccrrection of design may
bo expected in the near future. In the meantime the pump will be overhauled
during the current refit.

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FC5-6/A16-3
Serial # 08
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
USS GUDGEON Secret
Ser. 0040 of 9/2/42.

SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
September 8, 1942.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron SIX.
To : The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarines, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC.
(Commander Task Group 51.1)
(2) The Commander U.S. Naval Forces, WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
(Commander Task Force 51).

Subject: War Diary, U.S.S. GUDGEON - July 11, 1942 to Sept 2,
1942.

1. This patrol which covered a period of fifty-four days,
was made incident to the transfer of the GUDGEON to Submarines, SOUTHWEST
PACIFIC. Enroute from PEARL HARBOR to FREMANTLE the GUDGEON patrolled the
approaches to TRUK for about twenty-four days.

2. It is considered that on the whole the material performance
during the patrol was very good. The defects listed as major in the report
are not believed serious when consideration is given to the length of the
patrol and to the fact that severe depth charge attack was experienced.

3. The air bank lines within the ballast tanks of the GUDGEON
are of the silver solder type and it has been discovered that the bond had
failed where it joins the flask. The air leak in #5E main ballast was caused by a
leaking valve in the air blow out connection to the differential main ballast
tank gauges.

4. The inclining experiment report for the GUDGEON was left
at Navy Yard Pearl Harbor and therefore is not available to this command for
study with the object of suggesting what reballasting might be under-
taken to correct the unsatisfactory condition described in paragraph 9(1) of
the basic report.

5. The excessively noisy functioning of the trim pump is a
characteristic defect of this item of equipment. It is understood that Bureau
of Ships has this matter under consideration and that correction of design may
be expected in the near future. In the meantime the pump will be overhauled
during the current refit.

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FC5-6/A16-3
Serial # 08
DECLASSIFIED
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
USS GUDGEON Secret
Serial 0040 of 9/2/42
Subject:
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
September 8, 1942.
War Diary, U.S.S. GUDGEON - July 11, 1942 to
September 2, 1942. (Continued)
(6)/OL

The unsatisfactory situation as regards drinking
water will be alleviated by the coating of the fresh water tanks with
cement wash during the current tender refit.

3. Health and personnel endurance on this patrol were
excellent; no sickness of any kind was reported and the officers and
crew returned with morale high and in excellent physical condition.

4. While this was the fourth war patrol conducted by
the GUDGEON it was the first under the present commanding officer.
Contacts were aggressively developed and attacks pressed home with
vigor. The GUDGEON was well handled during depth charge attacks which
occurred after all attacks except the third. The Squadron Commander
considers this to have been an aggressive, well conducted patrol and
extends to the new commanding officer, the officers and crew of the
GUDGEON a "well done".

5. It is believed that the following damage was in-
flicted on the enemy.

1 8500 ton freighter - sunk.

1 9500 ton freighter - sunk.

2 8500 ton freighter-transport - sunk.
[HANDWRITTEN: 35,000 tons]
[SIGNATURE]
A. R. McCANN.

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FC5-6/A16-3
Serial # 08
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
[HANDWRITTEN: FIRST ENDORSEMENT to]
[HANDWRITTEN: USS GUDGEON Serial]
[HANDWRITTEN: Serial 0040 of 9/2/42]

SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
September 8, 1942.

(6)/OL

Subject: War Diary, U.S.S. GUDGEON - July 11, 1942 to
September 2, 1942. (Continued)

The unsatisfactory situation as regards drinking
water will be alleviated by the coating of the fresh water tanks with
cement wash during the current tender refit.

3. Health and personnel endurance on this patrol were
excellent; no sickness of any kind was reported and the officers and
crew returned with morale high and in excellent physical condition.

4. While this was the fourth war patrol conducted by
the GUDGEON it was the first under the present commanding officer.
Contacts were aggressively developed and attacks pressed home with
vigor. The GUDGEON was well handled during depth charge attacks which
occurred after all attacks except the third. The Squadron Commander
considers this to have been an aggressive, well conducted patrol and
extends to the new commanding officer, the officers and crew of the
GUDGEON a "well done".

5. It is believed that the following damage was in-
flicted on the enemy.

1 8500 ton freighter - sunk.
1 9500 ton freighter - sunk.
2 8500 ton freighter-transport - sunk.

[HANDWRITTEN: 35,000 tons]

[SIGNATURE: A. R. MCCANN]
A. R. MCCANN.

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Serial (S-0047)
DECLASSIFIED
SUBMARINES, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC
U.S.S. SARGO (SS188), Flagship,
September 14, 1942.
SECOND ENDORSE ENT to
C.O. GUDGEON Secret
Serial 0040 of 9/2/42.

From:
To
:
Subject:
The Commander Submarines, SOUTIMEST PACIFIC.
The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET.
War Diary, U.S.S. GUDGEON - July 11, 1942
to September 2, 1942.

1. Forwarded.

2. This patrol of the GUDGEON, first under the
present Commanding Officer, was highly successful in all
respects, and was conducted in a very aggressive manner. A
total of nine hits were obtained out of fifteen torpedoes
fired, a remarkably high percentage particularly considering
that all hits were obtained at ranges of 2500 yards or over.
This performance indicates a high degree of training and
teamwork in the entire torpedo control party; a perfection
that should be constantly striven for by all submarines.

3. The GUDGEON was depth charged on four dif-
ferent occasions but only minor damage was incurred.

4. The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander
W.S. Stovall, U.S. Navy, as a result of this patrol_was
awarded the Navy Cross by the Commander U.S. Naval Forces,
Southwest Pacific Area, on September 7, 1942, for exception-
ally meritorious service in the line of his profession and
gallantry in action.

5. The Force Commander concurs in the estimate
of Commander Submarine Squadron SIX as to damage inflicted
upon the enemy by the GUDGEON and congratulates the Command-
ing Officer, officers and crew of that vessel for the com-
plotion of a thoroughly efficient job.

[SIGNATURE: C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.]

DISTRIBUTION:
COMINCH (2)
VICE OPNAV (1)
CINCLANTFLT (1)
CINCPACFLT (1)
COMSOUWESPACFOR (1)
COMSOUPACFLT (1)
COMSUBSPAC (5)
COMSUBSLANT (2)
COMTASKFOR-51 (1)
COMSUBRON-2 (1) | SUBDIV.CDRS, RON-2 (1)
COMSUBRON-5 (1) | SUBDIV.CDRS, RON-6 (1)
COMSUBRON-6 (1) | EACH S/II BASING W.A. (1)

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Serial (S-0047)
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. GUDGEON Secret
Serial 0040 of 9/2/42.

SUBMARINES, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC
U.S.S. SARGO (SS188), Flagship,
September 14, 1942.

From: The Commander Submarines, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC.
To : The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET.
Subject: War Diary, U.S.S. GUDGEON - July 11, 1942
to September 2, 1942.

1. Forwarded.

2. This patrol of the GUDGEON, first under the
present Commanding Officer, was highly successful in all
respects, and was conducted in a very aggressive manner. A
total of nine hits were obtained out of fifteen torpedoes
fired, a remarkably high percentage particularly considering
that all hits were obtained at ranges of 2500 yards or over.
This performance indicates a high degree of training and
teamwork in the entire torpedo control party; a perfection
that should be constantly striven for by all submarines.

3. The GUDGEON was depth charged on four dif-
ferent occasions but only minor damage was incurred.

4. The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander
W.S. Stovall, U.S. Navy, as a result of this patrol was
awarded the Navy Cross by the Commander U.S. Naval Forces,
Southwest Pacific Area, on September 7, 1942, for exception-
ally meritorious service in the line of his profession and
gallantry in action.

5. The Force Commander concurs in the estimate
of Commander Submarine Squadron SIX as to damage inflicted
upon the enemy by the GUDGEON and congratulates the Command-
ing Officer, officers and crew of that vessel for the com-
pletion of a thoroughly efficient job.

[SIGNATURE: C. A. Lockwood, Jr.]
C. A. LOCKWOOD, Jr.

DISTRIBUTION:
COMINCH (2)
VICECNO (1)
CINCUSFLT (1)
CINCPACFLT (1)
COMSOUWESPACFOR (1)
COMSOUWESPACFLT (1)
COMSUBSPAC (5)
COMSUBSLANT (2)
COMSUBRON-51 (1)
COMSUBRON-2 (1) SUBDIV.CDRS, RON-2 (1)
COMSUBRON-5 (1) SUBDIV.CDRS, RON-6 (1)
COMSUBRON-6 (1) EACH S/M BASING W.A. (1)

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SS211/A12-1/A16-3
Serial 0050
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.

December 1, 1942.

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

Subject: WAR DIARY (5th War Patrol Report).

Enclosure: (A) War Diary, Period September 2, 1942 to December 1,
1942.

1. Enclosure (A) is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: W.S. Stovall, Jr.]
W.S. STOVALL, Jr.

[HANDWRITTEN: 45350]

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SS211/A12-1/A16-3
Serial 0050
SECRET
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.

December 1, 1942.

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

Subject: WAR DIARY (5th War Patrol Report).

Enclosure: (A) War Diary, Period September 2, 1942 to December 1,
1942.

1. Enclosure (A) is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: W.S. Stovall, Jr.]
W.S. STOVALL, Jr.

[HANDWRITTEN: 45350]

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DECLASSIFIED

U.S.S. GUDGEON(SS211)
War Diary from September 2, 1942 to December 1,1942.
5th War Patrol, Operation Order S41-42.

WSS/R

1. NARRATIVE:

From September 2, 1942 to September 4, 1942 enroute
BRISBANE to ALBANY.

From September 4, 1942 to September 25, 1942 refit period
alongside U.S.S. PELIAS at ALBANY.

From September 25, 1942 to October 3, 1942 enroute ALBANY
to BRISBANE.

From October 3, 1942 to October 8, 1942 upkeep alongside
U.S.S. GRIFFIN at BRISBANE.

Thursday - October 8, 1942.

1502 L Underway clearing channel to start 5th War Patrol following
route prescribed in operation order S42-42.

2400 L Distance run today - 103.9 miles. Fuel used 2067 gallons.

Friday - October 9, 1942.

Underway on the surface. Made 3 training dives (1 for each
section) and held drills. Fired 6 rounds training
ammunition from 3" 50 gun.

0800 L Posit lat 25-07.9 S, long 155-16.8 E.
1200 L Posit lat 24-22.5 S, long 155-35.9 E.
2000 L Posit lat 22-40 S, long 156-05.1 E.
2400 L Distance run 334 miles. Fuel used 5078 gallons.

Saturday - October 10, 1942.

Underway on the surface. Made 3 training dives (1 for each
section) and held drills.

0800 L Posit lat 19-47.4 S, long 156-22 E.
1200 L Posit lat 18-50.1 S, long 156-25.2 E.
2000 L Posit lat 17-14.3 S, long 156-31.1 E.
2400 L Distance run 332.4 miles. Fuel used 5171 gallons.

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DECLASSIFIED

U.S.S. GUDGEON(SS211)
War Diary from September 2, 1942 to December 1,1942.
5th War Patrol, Operation Order S41-42.

WSS/R

1. NARRATIVE:

From September 2, 1942 to September 4, 1942 enroute
BRISBANE to ALBANY.

From September 4, 1942 to September 25, 1942 refit period
alongside U.S.S. PELIAS at ALBANY.

From September 25, 1942 to October 3, 1942 enroute ALBANY
to BRISBANE.

From October 3, 1942 to October 8, 1942 upkeep alongside
U.S.S. GRIFFIN at BRISBANE.

Thursday - October 8, 1942.

1502 L Underway clearing channel to start 5th War Patrol following
route prescribed in operation order S42-42.

2400 L Distance run today - 103.9 miles. Fuel used 2067 gallons.

Friday - October 9, 1942.

Underway on the surface. Made 3 training dives (1 for each
section) and held drills. Fired 6 rounds training
ammunition from 3" 50 gun.

0800 L Posit lat 25-07.9 S, long 155-16.8 E.
1200 L Posit lat 24-22.5 S, long 155-35.9 E.
2000 L Posit lat 22-40 S, long 156-05.1 E.
2400 L Distance run 334 miles. Fuel used 5078 gallons.

Saturday - October 10, 1942.

Underway on the surface. Made 3 training dives (1 for each
section) and held drills.

0800 L Posit lat 19-47.4 S, long 156-22 E.
1200 L Posit lat 18-50.1 S, long 156-25.2 E.
2000 L Posit lat 17-14.3 S, long 156-31.1 E.
2400 L Distance run 332.4 miles. Fuel used 5171 gallons.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211) WSS/R

Sunday - October 11, 1942.

Underway on the surface on alert for enemy submarine
reported by U.S.S. TROUT (Subs 42 NR 79). He could be
near us if he headed northwest. Made 3 training dives (1
for each section) and held drills.

0800 L Posit lat 14-31 S, long 156-46.8 E.
1200 L Posit lat 13-41.3 S, long 156-51.2 E.
1917 L Crossed lat 12-00 S. Must now submerge during daylight.
2000 L Posit lat 11-49 S, long 157-03.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 329.3 miles. Fuel used 4966 gallons.

Monday - October 12, 1942.

Cruising surface at night; submerged during daylight.
0125 L C/C left to 293 T to follow prescribed route.
0557 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0800 L Posit lat 10-01.2 S, long 156-02 E.
1200 L Posit lat 9-57.7 S, long 155-53 E. At this time sighted
what appeared to be partially crushed wing tip float, for
seaplane, floating almost vertically in water. Painted
grey, made of riveted sections. Metal where paint was gone
was a copper color. No other wreckage or sign of life could
be found after careful examination of area through
periscope.

1620 L Sighted life raft, lat 9-54.3 S, long 155-44.2 E. Circled
twice close aboard. Examination through periscope revealed
raft to be empty except for a seagull which settled on it
during observation.

1900 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 9-41.8 S, long 155-34.3 E.
2400 L Distance run 191 miles. Fuel used 2620 gallons.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211) WSS/R

Sunday - October 11, 1942.

Underway on the surface on alert for enemy submarine
reported by U.S.S. TROUT (Subs 42 NR 79). He could be
near us if he headed northwest. Made 3 training dives (1
for each section) and held drills.

0800 L Posit lat 14-31 S, long 156-46.8 E.
1200 L Posit lat 13-41.3 S, long 156-51.2 E.
1917 L Crossed lat 12-00 S. Must now submerge during daylight.
2000 L Posit lat 11-49 S, long 157-03.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 329.3 miles. Fuel used 4966 gallons.

Monday - October 12, 1942.

Cruising surface at night; submerged during daylight.
0125 L C/C left to 293 T to follow prescribed route.
0557 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0800 L Posit lat 10-01.2 S, long 156-02 E.
1200 L Posit lat 9-57.7 S, long 155-53 E. At this time sighted
what appeared to be partially crushed wing tip float, for
seaplane, floating almost vertically in water. Painted
grey, made of riveted sections. Metal where paint was gone
was a copper color. No other wreckage or sign of life could
be found after careful examination of area through
periscope.

1620 L Sighted life raft, lat 9-54.3 S, long 155-44.2 E. Circled
twice close aboard. Examination through periscope revealed
raft to be empty except for a seagull which settled on it
during observation.

1900 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 9-41.8 S, long 155-34.3 E.
2400 L Distance run 191 miles. Fuel used 2620 gallons.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)

WSS/R

Tuesday - October 13, 1942.
Cruising surface at night. Submerged during daylight.
Patrolling across passages between WOODLARK and TROBRIAND
in case cruisers and submarines use this route to or from
evacuation of MILNE BAY. Reference Subs 42 PR 89.

0550 L Sighted peak on WOODLARK ISLAND bearing 223 T.
0606 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0800 L Posit lat 8-38 S, long 152-59.2 E.
1200 L Posit lat 8-34 S, long 152-50.4 E.
1912 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 8-27 S, long 152-40 E.
2400 L Distance run 193.4 miles. Fuel used 2700 gallons.

Wednesday - October 14, 1942.
Cruising surface at night and submerged during daylight.

0617 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0800 L Posit lat 7-17.8 S, long 150-07 E.
1022 L Sighted large land plane (bomber ?) bearing 293 T on
northerly course. Too distant to make positive identifica-
tion. (See table).
1200 L Posit lat 7-14.6 S, long 149-58.3 E.
1925 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 7-06.4 S, long 149-37 E.
2400 L Distance run 173.7 miles. Fuel used 1924 gallons.

Thursday - October 15, 1942.
Cruising on
surface at night and submerged during daylight.

0506 L Sighted CAPE CRETLI and peaks along coast. Fixed position
and c/c to 000 to head for entrance to VITIAZ STRAIT.
0547 L C/C to 319 T to start transit of VITIAZ STRAIT.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS211)

WSS/R

Tuesday - October 13, 1942.
Cruising surface at night. Submerged during daylight.
Patrolling across passages between WOODLARK and TROBRIAND
in case cruisers and submarines use this route to or from
evacuation of MILNE BAY. Reference Subs 42 PR 89.

0550 L Sighted peak on WOODLARK ISLAND bearing 223 T.
0606 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0800 L Posit lat 8-38 S, long 152-59.2 E.
1200 L Posit lat 8-34 S, long 152-50.4 E.
1912 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 8-27 S, long 152-40 E.
2400 L Distance run 193.4 miles. Fuel used 2700 gallons.

Wednesday - October 14, 1942.
Cruising surface at night and submerged during daylight.

0617 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0800 L Posit lat 7-17.8 S, long 150-07 E.
1022 L Sighted large land plane (bomber ?) bearing 293 T on
northerly course. Too distant to make positive identifica-
tion. (See table).
1200 L Posit lat 7-14.6 S, long 149-58.3 E.
1925 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 7-06.4 S, long 149-37 E.
2400 L Distance run 173.7 miles. Fuel used 1924 gallons.

Thursday - October 15, 1942.
Cruising on
surface at night and submerged during daylight.

0506 L Sighted CAPE CRETLI and peaks along coast. Fixed position
and c/c to 000 to head for entrance to VITIAZ STRAIT.
0547 L C/C to 319 T to start transit of VITIAZ STRAIT.

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0033 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0200 L Posit 6-12.8 S, long 147-55.5 E.
0849 L Sighted peak on TOLOKIWA ISLAND bearing 350 T.
1000 L Sighted left tangent ROOK ISLAND bearing 014 T.
1200 L Posit 5-47.1 S, long 147-35.4 E.
1304 L Sighted left tangent LONG ISLAND bearing 310 T.
WSS/R
1413 L C/C to 348 T to pass between TOLOKIWA AND LONG ISLAND.
1755 L C/C to 000 T.
1955 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 5-26 S, long.147-25.5 E.
2210 L Completed transit of STRAIT and c/c to 090 T, to pass
south of ULLA ISLAND.
2400 L Distance run 158.5 miles. Fuel used 1331 gallons.
Developed leak in air bottles in I.B.T. #5E during the day.
Bled down bottles in this tank after surfacing.

Friday - October 16, 1942.
Cruising, surface at night, submerged during daylight.
0300 L Sighted L.T. ANDREWS on NEW BRITAIN ISLAND bearing 170 T.
0400 L Sighted ULLA ISLAND bearing 045 T.
0618 L C/C to 058 T to transit channel between VITU ISLANDS and
WILLAUMEZ STRAIT SULA.
0622 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0800 L Posit lat 5-04.7 S, long 149-28 E.
1200 L Posit lat 5-01.4 S, long 149-33 E.
1940 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 5-52.3. long 149-47.5 E.

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0033 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0200 L Posit 6-12.8 S, long 147-55.5 E.
0849 L Sighted peak on TOLOKIWA ISLAND bearing 350 T.
1000 L Sighted left tangent ROOK ISLAND bearing 014 T.
1200 L Posit 5-47.1 S, long 147-35.4 E.
1304 L Sighted left tangent LONG ISLAND bearing 310 T.
1413 L C/C to 348 T to pass between TOLOKIWA AND LONG ISLAND.
1755 L C/C to 000 T.
1955 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 5-26 S, long.147-25.5 E.
2210 L Completed transit of STRAIT and c/c to 090 T, to pass
south of ULLA ISLAND.
2400 L Distance run 158.5 miles. Fuel used 1331 gallons.
Developed leak in air bottles in I.B.T. #52 during the day.
Bled down bottles in this tank after surfacing.

Friday - October 16, 1942.
Cruising, surface at night, submerged during daylight.
0300 L Sighted L.T. ANDREWS on NEW BRITAIN ISLAND bearing 170 T.
0400 L Sighted ULLA ISLAND bearing 045 T.
0618 L C/C to 058 T to transit channel between VITU ISLANDS and
WILLAUMEZ STRAIT SULA.
0622 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0800 L Posit lat 5-04.7 S, long 149-28 E.
1200 L Posit lat 5-01.4 S, long 149-33 E.
1940 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 5-52.3. long 149-47.5 E.

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2107 L Completed transit of channel and c/c to 017 T to head for
       point, in area L, 20 miles southwest of JAUL: ISLAND.
2400 L Distance run 171.5 miles. Fuel used 1786 gallons.

Saturday - - October 17, 1942.
       Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
       Various courses.
0010 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0016 L Sighted NEW HANOVER ISLAND bearing 340 T.
0800 L Posit lat 3-15.9 S, long 150-32.4 E. C/C to 270 T to
       patrol south of NEW HANOVER ISLAND, to intercept shipping
       proceeding south from GAZELLE CHANNEL or southeast from
       around western end of NEW HANOVER.
0829 L Posit JAUL ISLAND which had been hidden by rain squalls.
1200 L Posit lat 3-14.2 S, long 150-20.2 E.
1815 L Sighted patrol bomber bearing 066 T, altitude about 4000 ft
       on course about 300 T, apparently patrolling this area.
       (See table).
1945 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-14.3 S, long 150-00.7 E.
2230 L Sighted smoke on horizon bearing 290 T and c/c to head for
       it.
2235 L Picked up 24 kc echo-ranging on same bearing.
2247 L C/C to 000 T to get dark background of NEW HANOVER ISLAND
       behind us for approach from northward and crossed ahead of
       two small patrol vessels, too small for torpedoes, on
       easterly course, on north-south line of bearing.
2358 L C/C to 300 T to work in behind these vessels to see if
       they were leading a convoy.
2400 L Distance run 104 miles. Fuel used 645 gallons.

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2107 L Completed transit of channel and c/c to 017 T to head for
point, in area 3, 20 niles southwest of JAUL ISLAND.
2400 L Distance run 171.5 miles. Fuel used 1700 gallons.

Saturday - October 17, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, sumerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0310 L lade quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0616 L Sighted NEW HANOVER ISLAND bearing 340 T.
0800 L Fosit lat 3-15.9 S, long 150-32.4 E. C/C to 270 T to
patrol south of NEW HANOVER ISLAND, to intercept shipping
proceeding south from GAZELLE CHANNEL or southeast from
around western end of NEW HANOVER.
0829 L [UNCLEAR: J tal] JAUL ISLAND which had been hidden by rain squalls.
1200 L Fosit lat 3-14.2 S, long 150-20.2 E.
1815 L Sighted patrol bomber bearing 066 T, altitude about 4000 ft
on course about 300 T, apparently patrolling this area.
(See table).
1945 L Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit lat 3-14.3 S, long 150-00.7 E.
2230 L Sighted smoke on horizon bearing 290 T and c/c to head for
it.
2235 L Picked up 24 kc echo-ranging on same bearing.
2247 L C/C to 000 T to get dark background of HANOVER ISLAND
behind us for approach from northward and crossed ahead of
two small patrol vessels, too small for torpedoes, on
easterly course, on north-south line of bearing.
2358 L C/C to 300 T to work in behind these vessels to see if
they were leading a convoy.
2400 L Distance run 104 miles. Fuel used 645 gallons.

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Sunday - October 18, 1942.
DECEASSIFIED
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0024 L C/C to 270 T still looking for convoy. No convoy was with
them so it was decided that they were simply patrolling
this area.
We crossed about 6000 yards ahead of these vessels and
about 4000 yards down their port side taking advantage of
the dark background of the island to prevent their sighting
us. The night was fairly bright with a half moon. They
were either large subchasers or corvette type patrolling
at very slow speed, about 5 knots. They were equipped with
24 KC echo-ranging gear which they used at intervals of
about 5 minutes, apparently listening the rest of the time.
They let out a cloud of smoke at intervals of about 15
minutes as though they were trying to attract us to them.
If they had a smokestack it was very low and not easily
seen. It is possible they were diesel driven and carried
a smoke making device to act as decoys.
0031 L Patrol vessels disappeared to eastward and we continued to
[UNCLEAR: westward] along reverse of their track. Decided this night
[UNCLEAR: to] be profitable area for todays daylight patrol.
0400 L Reversed course to 090 T.
0508 L Made quick dive to start daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-05.5 S, long 150-01.5 E.
0818 L Sighted single engine sea plane on course 195 T, at about
6000 feet altitude. Lat 3-05.5 S, long 150-02 E. (See
table).
0853 L Sighted small merchant vessel bearing 340 T, range 12,000
yards, angle on the bow 20 degrees starboard, making his
course 140 T. Started periscope approach. Lat 03-05.5 S,
long 150-08 E. About two minutes later sighted sea plane
(see table) passing about 200 feet over target and heading
in our direction.
Conducted periscope approach but went to 90 ft between
looks, thereafter. Target steered a zigzag course, zigging
30 to 40 degrees on a side at a speed of about 10 knots.
When range had closed to 5500 yards with 10 degree starboard
angle on the bow, target course 180 T, target changed
course away from us about 100 degrees to the eastward to
give us an angle on the bow of about 110 starboard, and
rapidly drew away from us.

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Sunday - October 18, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0024 L C/C to 270 T still looking for convoy. No convoy was with
     them so it was decided that they were simply patrolling
     this area.
     We crossed about 6000 yards ahead of these vessels and
     about 4000 yards down their port side taking advantage of
     the dark background of the island to prevent their sighting
     us. The night was fairly bright with a half moon. They
     were either large subchasers or corvette type patrolling
     at very slow speed, about 5 knots. They were equipped with
     24 KC echo-ranging gear which they used at intervals of
     about 5 minutes, apparently listening the rest of the time.
     They put out a cloud of smoke at intervals of about 15
     minutes as though they were trying to attract us to them.
     If they had a smokestack it was very low and not easily
     seen. It is possible they were diesel driven and carried
     a smoke making device to act as decoys.

0031 L Patrol vessels disappeared to eastward and we continued to
     patrol along reverse of their track. Decided this night
     to patrol this area for todays daylight patrol.

0400 L Reversed course to 090 T.

0608 L Made quick dive to start daylight submerged patrol.

0800 L Posit lat 3-05.5 S, long 150-01.5 E.

0818 L Sighted single engine sea plane on course 195 T, at about
     6000 feet altitude. Lat 3-05.5 S, long 150-02 E. ( See
     table).

0853 L Sighted small merchant vessel bearing 340 T, range 12,000
     yards, angle on the bow 20 degrees starboard, making his
     course 140 T. Started periscope approach. Lat 03-05.5 S,
     Lon 150-08 E. About two minutes later sighted seaplane
     (see table) passing about 200 feet over target and heading
     in our direction.
     Conducted periscope approach but went to 90 ft between
     looks, thereafter. Target steered a zigzag course, zigging
     30 to 40 degrees on a side at a speed of about 10 knots.
     When range had closed to 5500 yards with 10 degree starboard
     angle on the bow, target course 180 T, target changed
     course away from us about 100 degrees to the eastward to
     give us an angle on the bow of about 110 starboard, and
     rapidly drew away from us.

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1033 L Target disappeared to northeastward still steering a zigzag
       course.
       This was a small merchantman of 2000-3000 tons. Two stick
       masts and one high stack. Very little superstructure except
       around bridge structure just forward of stack. Raised fore-
       castle with well back to bridge, then a well abaft bridge to
       a raised poop. Straight bow and counter stern. One gun was
       visible on forecastle.
1200 L Posit lat 3-10.8 S, long 150-10.1 E.
1328 L Sighted smoke and tip of one mast of a ship on the horizon
       bearing 085 T, range about 20,000 yards, our course 270 T.
1330 L C/C to 100 T to start approach.
1345 L Bearing was changing to south so c/c to 191 T, normal
       approach course at this time.
1354 L Mast disappeared over horizon. No more smoke was seen. The
       type ship could not be determined as only tip of one mast
       was seen. Smoke called attention to it; otherwise it
       probably would not have been detected.
1945 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-15.3 S, long 149-55.7 E.
2300 L #1 main engine out of commission - split liner and two
       damaged injection sleeves. No spare injection sleeves.
       Tender did not have any either prior to our departure.
2400 L Distance run 88.7 miles. Fuel used 438 gallons.

       Monday - October 19, 1942.

       Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
       Various course.
0618 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-29.3 S, long 150-10.3 E.
0801 L Sighted either a large piece of wreckage or small boat
       bearing 073 T, range about 7,000 yards and c/c to 073 T
       to investigate.
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1033 L Target disappeared to northeastward still steering a zigzag
course.
This was a small merchantman of 2000-3000 tons. Two stick
masts and one high stack. Very little superstructure except
around bridge structure just forward of stack. Raised fore-
castle with well back to bridge, then a well abaft bridge to
a raised poop. Straight bow and counter stern. One gun was
visible on forecastle.
1200 L Posit lat 3-10.8 S, long 150-10.1 E.
1328 L Sighted smoke and tip of one mast of a ship on the horizon
bearing 085 T, range about 20,000 yards, our course 270 T.
1330 L C/C to 100 T to start approach.
1345 L Bearing was changing to south so c/c to 191 T, normal
approach course at this time.
1354 L Mast disappeared over horizon. No more smoke was seen. The
type ship could not be determined as only tip of one mast
was seen. Smoke called attention to it; otherwise it
probably would not have been detected.
1945 L Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit lat 3-15.3 S, long 149-55.7 E.
2300 L #1 main engine out of commission - split liner and two
damaged injection sleeves. No spare injection sleeves.
Tender did not have any either prior to our departure.
2400 L Distance run 88.7 miles. Fuel used 438 gallons.
Monday - October 19, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various course.
0618 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Fosit lat 3-29.3 S, long 150-10.3 E.
0801 L Sighted either a large piece of wreckage or small boat
bearing 073 T, range about 7,000 yards and c/c to 073 T
to investigate.

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- October 19, 1942. Con't
0848 L Lost this object in a heavy rain squall and decided to
head 270 as visibility was about 500 yards.
0921 L Ficked up loud echo-ranging bearing 000 T. Was never able
to see source of this echo ranging due to low visibility.
Character of signal was similar to that heard from patrol
vessels previously encountered in this area. lo screws
could be heard which also indicated slow Loving patrol
vessels. Echo ranging gradually drew aft and faded out
about 1000 L. There was never any indication that we had
been picked up so remained at periscope depth to try and
get a look at hir., trusting our own sound geai to warn us
of any close approach. However poor visibility, although
somewhat improved, prevented sighting.
1200 L Posit lat 3-28.7 S, long 150-05.3 E.
1945 L Surf.ced.
2000 L Fosit lat 3-28.8 S, long 149-48.2 E
2400 L Distance run 80.2 miles. Fuel used 321 gallons. Decided
to patrol a little further to eastward tomorrow.

Tuesday - October 20,1942.
Patrolling surface at night. Subr.erged during daylight.
Various courses.
0610 L Lade quick dive for daylight patrol, on course 090 T.
0800 L Fosit let 3-22.7 S, long 150-24 E.
1200 L Fosit 1 -22.7 S, long 150-33 E.
1946 L Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit lat 3-19.6 S, long 150-44.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 77.8 niles. Fuel used 313 gallons.

Wednesday - October 21, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

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- October 19, 1942. Con't
0848 L Lost this object in a heavy rain squall and decided to
head 270 as visibility was about 500 yards.
0921 L Ficked up loud echo-ranging bearing 000 T. Was never able
to see source of this echo ranging due to low visibility.
Character of signal was similar to that heard from patrol
vessels previously encountered in this area. lo screws
could be heard which also indicated slow Loving patrol
vessels. Ocho ranging gradually drew aft and faded out
about 1000 L. There was never any indication that we had
been picked up so remained at periscope depth to try and
get a look at hir., trusting our own sound geai to warn us
of any close approach. However poor visibility, although
somewhat improved, prevented sighting.
1200 L Posit lat 3-28.75, long 150-05.3 3.
1945 L Surf.ced.
2000 L
Fosit lat 3-28.8 S, long 149-48.2
2400 L
Distance run 80.2 miles. Fuel used 321 gallons. Decided
to patrol a little further to eastward tomorrow.

Tuesday
-
October 20,1542.
Patrolling surface at night. Subr.erged during daylight.
Various courses.
0610 L Lade quick dive for daylight patrol, on course 090 T.
0800 L Fosit let 3-22.7 S, long 150-24 .
1200 L Ionit 1 -22.73, long 150-33 E.
1946 1 Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit lat 3-19.65, long 150-44.8 3.
2400 L Distance run 77.8 niles. Fuel used 313 gallons.

Wednesday October 21, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

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WSS/R

0318 L Sighted two vessels bearing 060 T distant about 8000 yards.
Headed toward to investigate. These had same characteristics
and behaved the sene as patrol vessels previously sighted
ir this aree. "eliove they were the same vessels. Nothing
elset.. t...
Lanenvered to avoid on the surface, they gave no indication
01 hving seen us.

0609 L lade quick dive for leylight submergolatrol.

0850 L Lighted snoke of a convoy bearing 115 T, distant about
15 miles. This turned out to be a convoy of live large
merchant ships escorted by two destroyers. They were naking
1. about 7.5 knots and destroyers were echo ranging continuous-
ly on 24 Ke. One destroyer was leading, convoy on formation'
port bow and the other was following on formation's star-
board quarter. Formetion was very raced with no definite
colu.ns. (Sec sketch on page 10). Sca was glassy shooth but
decided to try periscope approach to get the two Lerchent-
Men nearest us. We were coming in on their starboard bow
which was best position to keep away from screens. The
original intention had soon to get the two nearest us but
when in firing position the second ship in this column
was so far schind that the track would have been too sharp
and Gyro an le too large to give much chance of hitting so
decided on the two leaders at the last minute before firing.

1112:52 Started firing torpedoes, lat 3-30.2 5, lon; 150-30.6.
Our course 195 T. Tired a spread of three at each target
using all six bow tubes. Tarjet 1, rango 1400 yards,
track angle 105 starboard, gyro angle 20 R, target course
294, Tarust speed 7.5 knots. Corpedo run 1440 yards.
Target 2, range 3500 yards (quick estirets), track angle
115 starboard, groanele 30 R, target course 254, target
spoed 7.5 knots, torredo run 3700 yards. For first target
torn: los were spread 3 degree divergent. For second target
00000307ase cyrond 2 dogrous divergent. A periscope
Sueting was
ive to check the TDC before sach torpedo was
id. Joth settings 14 feet to Lake torpedoes run at 25
iost. Chips appeared to ride hich out of water as though
they were light. Estimatud draft 25 fost.

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WSS/R

0318 L Sighted two vessels bearing 060 T distant about 8000 yards.
Headed toward to investigate. These had same characteristics
and behaved the sene as patrol vessels previously sighted
ir this aree. "eliove they were the same vessels. Nothing
elset.. t...
Lanenvered to avoid on the surface, they gave no indication
01 hving seen us.

0609 L lade quick dive for leylight submergolatrol.

0850 L Lighted snoke of a convoy bearing 115 T, distant about
15 miles. This turned out to be a convoy of live large
merchant ships escorted by two destroyers. They were naking
1. about 7.5 knots and destroyers were echo ranging continuous-
ly on 24 Ke. One destroyer was leading, convoy on formation'
port bow and the other was following on formation's star-
board quarter. Formetion was very raced with no definite
colu.ns. (Sec sketch on page 10). Sca was glassy shooth but
decided to try periscope approach to get the two Lerchent-
Men nearest us. We were coming in on their starboard bow
which was best position to keep away from screens. The
original intention had soon to get the two nearest us but
when in firing position the second ship in this column
was so far schind that the track would have been too sharp
and Gyro an le too large to give much chance of hitting so
decided on the two leaders at the last minute before firing.

1112:52 Started firing torpedoes, lat 3-30.2 5, lon; 150-30.6.
Our course 195 T. Tired a spread of three at each target
using all six bow tubes. Tarjet 1, rango 1400 yards,
track angle 105 starboard, gyro angle 20 R, target course
294, Tarust speed 7.5 knots. Corpedo run 1440 yards.
Target 2, range 3500 yards (quick estirets), track angle
115 starboard, groanele 30 R, target course 254, target
spoed 7.5 knots, torredo run 3700 yards. For first target
torn: los were spread 3 degree divergent. For second target
00000307ase cyrond 2 dogrous divergent. A periscope
Sueting was
ive to check the TDC before sach torpedo was
id. Joth settings 14 feet to Lake torpedoes run at 25
iost. Chips appeared to ride hich out of water as though
they were light. Estimatud draft 25 fost.

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[HANDWRITTEN: DD #2]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK #5]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK #4]
[HANDWRITTEN: Escape Track 1140T]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK #3]

[HANDWRITTEN: AK #2 (1)]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK #2 (2)]
[HANDWRITTEN: DD #2 (1)]

[HANDWRITTEN: AK #1]
[HANDWRITTEN: 20°R]
[HANDWRITTEN: 219°T]
[HANDWRITTEN: 30°R]
[HANDWRITTEN: 229°T]
[HANDWRITTEN: SS]

[HANDWRITTEN: 29.4°T]
[HANDWRITTEN: DD #2 (2)]

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[HANDWRITTEN: AK #3]

[HANDWRITTEN: AK #2 (1)]

[HANDWRITTEN: AK #2 (2)]

[HANDWRITTEN: AK #1]
[HANDWRITTEN: 20°R]
[HANDWRITTEN: 219°T]

[HANDWRITTEN: DD #1 (2)]
[HANDWRITTEN: 29°T]

[HANDWRITTEN: 30°R]
[HANDWRITTEN: 229°T]
[HANDWRITTEN: SS]

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[HANDWRITTEN: OCT. 21, 1942]

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Time of firing and torpedo explosions were as follows:
Fired
Torpedo
Number
Time
Torpedo
Explosion
Number
Time
1
11-12-52
1
11-13-54
2
11-13-04
2
11-14-02
3
11-13-15
3
11-17-03
4
11-13-24
* This time indicated that range
5
11-13-34
to second target was underestimated
6
11-13-45
by about 1000 yards or probably
second target was turning away
when hit.

Timed explosions indicated two hits on the first target and
one hit on the second. The first hit on the first target was
observed through the periscope and appeared about amidship.
This caused a great deal of smoke but very little geyser
which indicated a bottom explosion. At the time of the
second explosion the periscope was trained off the target
watching the escorts and at the time of the third explosion
the periscope was under and we were going deep. Sound
reported all torpedoes appeared to run normally.

1115 L Ordered deep submergence and rigged for depth charge
attacks. Both destroyers were heading for us. Decided to
run under remainder of convoy to get clear in order to
give destroyers as much wake and screw noise interference
as possible.

1120 L Depth charge attack started. Depth charges were dropped one
or two at a time until 1204 L. They did not lay down the
usual barrages. During this same time other explosions of
varying intensity were heard which sounded more like internal
explosions of sinking ships than depth charges. There were
51 explosions altogether but only eight were close and had
the characteristic sound of depth charges. After depth
charges stopped the destroyers continued to search both by
stopping to listen and by echo-ranging. We suffered no
damage.

1200 L [UNCLEAR: locit] lat 3-20.2 S, long 150-32 E.

1230 L Last pinging heard.

1330 L Started to 62 feet for a look around.

1350 L At periscope depth. Destroyer mast bearing 340 T, distant
about 8 miles in position of torpedo attack. He was either
still searching or picking up survivors.

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WSS/R
Wednesday - October 21, 1942. Con't
Time of firing and torpedo explosions were as follows:
Fired
Torpedo
Number
Time
Torpedo
Explosion
Number
Time
1
11-12-52
1
11-13-54
2
11-13-04
2
11-14-02
3
11-13-15
3
11-17-03
4
11-13-24
* This time indicated that range
5
11-13-34
to second target was underestimated
6
11-13-45
by about 1000 yards or probably
second target was turning away
when hit.
Timed explosions indicated two hits on the first target and
one hit on the second. The first hit on the first target was
observed through the periscope and appeared about amidship.
This caused a great deal of smoke but very little geyser
which indicated a bottom explosion. At the time of the
second explosion the periscope was trained off the target
watching the escorts and at the time of the third explosion
the periscope was under and we were going deep. Sound
reported all torpedoes appeared to run normally.
1115 L Ordered deep submergence and rigged for depth charge
attacks. Both destroyers were heading for us. Decided to
run under remainder of convoy to get clear in order to
give destroyers as much wake and screw noise interference
as possible.
1120 L Depth charge attack started. Depth charges were dropped one
or two at a time until 1204 L. They did not lay down the
usual barrages. During this same time other explosions of
varying intensity were heard which sounded more like internal
explosions of sinking ships than depth charges. There were
51 explosions altogether but only eight were close and had
the characteristic sound of depth charges. After depth
charges stopped the destroyers continued to search both by
stopping to listen and by echo-ranging. We suffered no
damage.
1200 L [UNCLEAR: locit] lat 3-20.2 S, long 150-32 E.
1230 L Last pinging heard.
1330 L Started to 62 feet for a look around.
1350 L At periscope depth. Destroyer mast bearing 340 T, distant
about 8 miles in position of torpedo attack. He was either
still searching or picking up survivors.
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1431 L Sighted seaplane (similar to our SOC) circling above
destroyer apparently searching attack area. Decided to
clear area to south to get away lion. air search.
These ships were similar to the TANATOYO MARU, of about
7,000 tons. They had two high stick masts (estimated 110 ft)
one high stack amidships with low superstructure amidships.
Straight bow and counter stern. Estimated 450 feet in length
and 25 feet draught. All ships in convoy were of similar
design. They looked old and badly in need of upkeep which
probably explains the slow speed. Convoy's route seemed to
be just above the southern boundry line of our area so will
patrol along this for a few days. It is believed one hit
is sufficient to sink this type vessel.

1946 L Surfaced.

2000 L Posit lat 3-49.9 S, long 150-35.9 E.

2204 L Sighted target bearing 100 T, distant 4 miles.

2209 L Identified target as patrol vessel similar to those
previously encountered in this area. Tried to get clear of
him on the surface.

2215 L Patrol vessel headed directly for us so decided he had
seen us in bright moonlight. Dove to deep submergence
(270 ft) and rigged for depth charge attack, maneuvered to
avoid. He passed close astern. His screws faded out
periodically as though he stopped to listen. He did not
use echo-ranging.

2302 L Screws faded out going to westward.

2400 L Distance run 81.3 miles. Fuel used 354 gallons.

Thursday - October 22, 1942.

Submerged as before.

0014 L Surfaced. Nothing in sight.

0611 L Made quick dive to start daylight submerged patrol.

0623 L Reversed course to 090 T to cross north-south shipping
lanes and work back into east-west lane.

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Wednesday - October 21, 1942. Con't

1431 L Sighted seaplane (similar to our SOC) circling above
destroyer apparently searching attack area. Decided to
clear area to south to get away lion. air search.
These ships were similar to the TANATOYO MARU, of about
7,000 tons. They had two high stick masts (estimated 110 ft)
one high stack amidships with low superstructure amidships.
Straight bow and counter stern. Estimated 450 feet in length
and 25 feet draught. All ships in convoy were of similar
design. They looked old and badly in need of upkeep which
probably explains the slow speed. Convoy's route seemed to
be just above the southern boundry line of our area so will
patrol along this for a few days. It is believed one hit
is sufficient to sink this type vessel.

1946 L Surfaced.

2000 L Posit lat 3-49.9 S, long 150-35.9 E.

2204 L Sighted target bearing 100 T, distant 4 miles.

2209 L Identified target as patrol vessel similar to those
previously encountered in this area. Tried to get clear of
him on the surface.

2215 L Patrol vessel headed directly for us so decided he had
seen us in bright moonlight. Dove to deep submergence
(270 ft) and rigged for depth charge attack, maneuvered to
avoid. He passed close astern. His screws faded out
periodically as though he stopped to listen. He did not
use echo-ranging.

2302 L Screws faded out going to westward.

2400 L Distance run 81.3 miles. Fuel used 354 gallons.

Thursday - October 22, 1942.

Submerged as before.

0014 L Surfaced. Nothing in sight.

0611 L Made quick dive to start daylight submerged patrol.

0623 L Reversed course to 090 T to cross north-south shipping
lanes and work back into east-west lane.

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0536 L Sighted empty lifeboat and passed close aboard. Lat 3-42.9 S,
long 149-59.4 E.
0727 L [UNCLEAR: Si]ted another empty lifeboat and passed close aboard.
lat 3-43.5 S, lon 149-58.1 E.
0800 L Tosit lat 3-43.3 S, long 149-59.3 E.
0905 L Sighted smoke bearing 060 T and c/c to head for it.
Estimated range about 15 miles.
0912 L Sighted single float seaplane over smoke of what turned
out to be a convoy in lat 3-37.2 S, long 150-12.7 E.
0928 L Smoke and masts which have just come into sight drawing to
the left so c/c to 000 T to try to intercept and went
ahead standard speed.
0932 L Heard echo-ranging in general direction of convoy.
1051 L Convoy of five merchant ships passed ahead, range to
nearest ship 13,000 yards. Masts and high stacks indicated
they were same type encountered yesterday. Escorts could
not be seen due to excessive range although they could be
heard echo-ranging. These ships were on a course of about
330 T, and were making about 9 knots. No definite formation.
1052 L C/C to 090 T to go back into east west shipping lanes, to
look for a possible straggler.
1102 L Convoy c/c to about 000 T. They disappeared from sight on
this same course.
1133 L Sighted another empty lifeboat.
1154 L Convoy out of sight.
1200 L Tosit lat 3-43.5 S, long 149-59.3 E.
1950 L Surfaced.
2000 L Tosit lat 3-45 S, lon 150-22.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 84.6 miles. Fuel used 405 gallons.

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Thursday October 22, 1942. Con't.
0536 L Sighted empty lifeboat and passed close aboard. Lat 3-42.9 S,
long 149-59.4 E.
0727 L [UNCLEAR: Si]ted another empty lifeboat and passed close aboard.
lat 3-43.5 S, lon 149-58.1 E.
0800 L Tosit lat 3-43.3 S, long 149-59.3 E.
0905 L Sighted smoke bearing 060 T and c/c to head for it.
Estimated range about 15 miles.
0912 L Sighted single float seaplane over smoke of what turned
out to be a convoy in lat 3-37.2 S, long 150-12.7 E.
0928 L Smoke and masts which have just come into sight drawing to
the left so c/c to 000 T to try to intercept and went
ahead standard speed.
0532 L Heard echo-ranging in general direction of convoy.
1051 L Convoy of five merchant ships passed ahead, range to
nearest ship 13,000 yards. Masts and high stacks indicated
they were same type encountered yesterday. Escorts could
not be seen due to excessive range although they could be
heard echo-ranging. These ships were on a course of about
330 T, and were making about 9 knots. No definite formation.
1052 L C/C to 090 T to go back into east west shipping lanes, to
look for a possible straggler.
1102 L Convoy c/c to about 000 T. They disappeared from sight on
this same course.
1133 L Sighted another empty lifeboat.
1154 L Convoy out of sight.
1200 L Tosit lat 3-43.5 S, long 149-59.3 E.
1950 L Surfaced.
2000 L Tosit lat 3-45 S, lon 150-22.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 84.6 miles. Fuel used 405 gallons.

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Friday - October 23, 1942.
WSS/R

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various. courses
0615 L lade quick live for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-40.8 S, long 150-02 E.
0930 L Sighted TINI ITZ ITS. bearing 007 T.
1200 L Fosit lat 3-31 S, long 150-02 E.
1947 L Surfaced.
0
2000 L losit lat 3-21.8 S, long 149-52.2 E.
2400 L Distance run 81.7 miles. Fuel used 357 gallons.

Saturday - October 24, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night. submerged during daylight.
Various courtes.
0103 L Heard echo-ranging, 24 KC on starboard bow. Accurate
bearing could not be taken.
0107 L Sighted small dark shape bearing 315 T, distant about 4
miles. This turned out to be a patrol vessel similar to
those previously encountered using the same type of search
plan. After observing to ascertain that nothing else was
with him, maneuvered to clear him. on surface. Lat 3-22 S,
long 149-23 E.
0619 L lade quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Tosit lat 3-22.2 S, long 149-36.1 E.
0903 L Sighted NW HANOVER ISLAND bearing 035 T.
1200 L Posit lat 3-13 S, long 149-36 E.
1949 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-24.2 S, long 149-56.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 53.6 miles. Fuel used 365 gallons.

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Friday - October 23, 1942.
WSS/R

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various. courses
0615 L lade quick live for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-40.8 S, long 150-02 E.
0930 L Sighted TINI ITZ ITS. bearing 007 T.
1200 L Fosit lat 3-31 S, long 150-02 E.
1947 L Surfaced.
0
2000 L losit lat 3-21.8 S, long 149-52.2 E.
2400 L Distance run 81.7 miles. Fuel used 357 gallons.

Saturday - October 24, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night. submerged during daylight.
Various courtes.
0103 L Heard echo-ranging, 24 KC on starboard bow. Accurate
bearing could not be taken.
0107 L Sighted small dark shape bearing 315 T, distant about 4
miles. This turned out to be a patrol vessel similar to
those previously encountered using the same type of search
plan. After observing to ascertain that nothing else was
with him, maneuvered to clear him. on surface. Lat 3-22 S,
long 149-23 E.
0619 L lade quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Tosit lat 3-22.2 S, long 149-36.1 E.
0903 L Sighted NW HANOVER ISLAND bearing 035 T.
1200 L Posit lat 3-13 S, long 149-36 E.
1949 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-24.2 S, long 149-56.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 53.6 miles. Fuel used 365 gallons.

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Sunday - October 25, 1942.
WSS/R

Patrolling surface at night. Submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0614 L lade quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Fosit lat 3-09 S, long 150-03 E.
1200 L Fosit lat 3-13.2 S, long 150-11 E.
1948 L Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit 3-27.2 S, long 150-18 E.
2400 L Distance run 81 miles. Fuel used 365 gallons.

A great deal of wreckage and floating debris has been
sighted yesterday and today.
Received Subs 42 NR 11 canceling GUDGION incoming routing.
New routing to be furnished later.
Monday - October 26, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night. Submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0245 L Sighted [UNCLEAR: ???] HANOVER ISLAND bearing 005 T.
0614 L lade quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0647 L Sighted smoke on horizon bearing 017 T, moving to eastward
so came to normal approach course.
0715 L Smoke out of sight bearing 064 T. Discontinued approach, to
work more to northward.
0800 L Fosit lat 3-31 S, long 150-20.5 E.

Between 0715 L and 1128 L hard rain at times reduced
visibility to about 500 yards. Rain was so hard it could
be heard in sound gear drowning out other noises. During
low visibility went to 90 feet with a look at periscope
depth every half hour until visibility improved at 1130 L,
at which time we resumed periscope depth patrol.

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sunday - October 25, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night. Submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0614 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 2-09 S, long 150-03 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-13.2 S, long 150-11 E.
1948 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit 3-27.2 S, long 150-18 E.
2400 L Distance run 81 miles. Fuel used 365 gallons.

A great deal of wreckage and floating debris has been
sighted yesterday and today.

Received Subs 42 NR 11 canceling GUDGEON incoming routing.
New routing to be furnished later.

Monday - October 26, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night. Submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0245 L Sighted MANOVER ISLND bearing 005 T.
0614 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0647 L Sighted smoke on horizon bearing 017 T, moving to eastward
so came to normal approach course.
0715 L Smoke out of sight bearing 064 T. Discontinued approach, to
work more to northward.
0800 L Posit lat 3-31 S, long 150-20.5 E.
Between 0715 L and 1128 L hard rain at times reduced
visibility to about 500 yards. Rain was so hard it could
be heard in sound gear drowning out other noises. During
low visibility went to 90 feet with a look at periscope
depth every half hour until visibility improved at 1130 L,
at which time we resumed periscope depth patrol.

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Monday - October 26, 1942. Con't
1200 L Posit lat 3-28.5 S, long 150-24.1 E.
1340 L Sighted empty lifeboat lat 3-27 S, long 150-20 E.
1949 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-18.5 S, long 150-36.3 E.
2400 L Distance run 83.7 miles. Fuel used 394 gallons.

Tuesday - October 27, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0454 L Sighted two dark objects bearing 040 T and changed course
to 045 T to investigate.
0521 L Identified two patrol vessels similar to those previously
encountered in this area. They were making about 3 knots in
line of bearing on westerly course. Nothing else was with
them so maneuvered to avoid on the surface and get ahead of
them to take a look though periscope after daylight. No
echo-ranging was heard.
0602 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol. Rain squalls
and poor visibility which came on at daylight prevented
sighting these vessels through periscope.
0800 L Posit lat 3-20.7 S, long 150-37.8 E. Visibility improved.
0804 L Sighted single engine plane with fixed landing gear. (See
table).
1200 L Posit lat 3-31 S, long 150-45.2 E. Sighted several pieces
of wreckage during the forenoon.
1955 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-44.4 S, long 150-51.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 78.7 miles. Fuel used 324 gallons.

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Monday - October 26, 1942. Con't

1200 L Posit lat 3-28.5 S, long 150-24.1 E.

1340 L Sighted empty lifeboat lat 3-27 S, long 150-20 E.

1949 L Surfaced.

2000 L Posit lat 3-18.5 S, long 150-36.3 E.

2400 L Distance run 83.7 miles. Fuel used 394 gallons.

Tuesday - October 27, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0454 L Sighted two dark objects bearing 040 T and changed course
to 045 T to investigate.

0521 L Identified two patrol vessels similar to those previously
encountered in this area. They were making about 3 knots in
line of bearing on westerly course. Not wishing to lose time,
then so maneuvered to avoid on the surface and get ahead of
them to take a look through periscope after daylight. No
echo-ranging was heard.

0602 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol. Rain squalls
and poor visibility which came on at daylight prevented
sighting these vessels through periscope.

0800 L Posit lat 3-20.7 S, long 150-37.8 E. Visibility improved.

0804 L Sighted single engine plane with fixed landing gear. (See
table).

1200 L Posit lat 3-31 S, long 150-45.2 E. Sighted several pieces
of wreckage during the forenoon.

1955 L Surfaced.

2000 L Posit lat 3-44.4 S, long 150-51.8 E.

2400 L Distance run 78.7 miles. Fuel used 324 gallons.

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Wednesday - October 28, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0610 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0752 L Sighted plane to distant for details. (See table).
0800 L Posit lat 3-40.4 S, long 150-43 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-38.1 S, long 150-47.3 E.
1951 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-45.2 S, long 150-55.5 E.
2400 L Distance run 78.9 miles. Fuel used 319 gallons.

Air bottles in LBT 5C sprung leak during the day requiring
constant venting of this tank. After surfacing bled down
the 3 bottles in this tank.

Thursday - October 29, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0129 L Sighted smoke on horizon bearing 270 T. Headed for it to
investigate. Bearing remained constant. This turned out to
be 3 merchant type ships escorted by one destroyer at a
speed of about 8.5 knots. Lat 3-38 S, long 150-57 E. Bright
moonlight gave no chance of getting in a successful attack
on the surface and targets could not be seen clearly
through the periscope so decided to stay ahead of
the convoy and keep them in sight for a daylight approach at dawn.
This should make this relatively easy.

0237 L S/c to 090 T to pull ahead of targets.
0401 L Targets zigged 45 degrees to left so s/c to 045 to keep
their true bearing about 270 T.

0448 L Targets zigged back to course about 090 T so s/c to 090 T
to keep bearing constant.

0503 L Made quick dive to start the approach.
0623 L Picked up targets bearing 262 T, angle on the bow 10 star-
board, giving them a course of 072 T, range about 10,000
yards.

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Wednesday - October 28, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0610 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0752 L Sighted plane to distant for details. (See table)
0800 L Posit lat 3-40.4 S, long 150-43 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-38.1 S, long 150-47.3 E.
1951 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-45.2 S, long 150-55.5 E.
2400 L Distance run 78.9 miles. Fuel used 319 gallons.

Air bottles in LBT 5C sprung leak during the day requiring
constant venting of this tank. After surfacing bled down
the 3 bottles in this tank.

Thursday - October 29, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0129 L Sighted smoke on horizon bearing 270 T. Headed for it to
investigate. Bearing remained constant. This turned out to
be 3 merchant type ships escorted by one destroyer at a
speed of about 8.5 knots. Lat 3-38 S, long 150-57 E. Bright
moonlight gave no chance of getting in a successful attack
on the surface and targets could not be seen clearly
through the periscope so decided to stay ahead of
them and keep them in sight for a daylight approach at dawn.
This made this relatively easy.

0237 L S/c to 090 T to pull ahead of targets.

0401 L Targets zigged 45 degrees to left so s/c to 045 to keep
their true bearing about 270 T.

0448 L Targets zigged back to course about 090 T so s/c to 090 T
to keep bearing constant.

0503 L Made quick dive to start the approach.

0623 L Picked up targets bearing 262 T, angle on the bow 10 star-
board, giving them a course of 072 T, range about 10,000
yards.

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Thursday - October 29, 1942. Con't.

O/O to 340 T to get dead ahead of formation, taking approach
on leader.

0055 L When range had closed to 7200 yards formation closed 75
       degrees left to course about 147 T. O/O left to 207 T at
       full speed for a 120 port track to try to get in a shot on
       last ship in formation.

0701 L Enveloped by heavy rain squall, visibility 500 yards. Targets
       out of sight. Noise of rain in sound gear prevented taking
       sound bearings.

0745 L Visibility improved. Targets sighted bearing 113 T, going
       away, distant about 14,000 yards. They had zigzagged back to a
       course of about 070 T. They disappeared shortly after this
       observation. No chance to catch them. These were same type
       as those attacked on 10/21/42. Position of attempted
       approach lat 3-38.1 S, long 151-09.2 E. This is the second
       time, while in this area, that radical zigzags have spoiled
       an approach after the submarine had reached what appeared
       to be a fool proof position --- *** !

0800 L Posit lat 3-38 S, long 151-08.6 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-34.6 S, long 151-23.2 E.
1950 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-36 S, long 150-48 E.
2400 L Distance run 107 miles. Fuel used 810 gallons.

Friday - OCTOBER 30, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0602 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-39 S, long 150-51.4 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-39 S, long 151-00 E.
1950 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-39 S, long 150-47 E.
2400 L Distance run 77.1 miles. Fuel used 328 gallons.

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Thursday - October 29, 1942. Con't.

0/C to go 340 T to get dead ahead of formation, taking approach
on leader.

0655 L When range had closed to 7200 yards formation closed 75
         degrees left to course about 147 T. Go left to 207 T at
         full speed for a 120 port track to try to get in a shot on
         last ship in formation.

0701 L Enveloped by heavy rain squall, visibility 500 yards. Targets
         out of sight. Noise of rain in sound gear prevented taking
         sound bearings.

0745 L Visibility improved. Targets sighted bearing 113 T, going
         away, distant about 14,000 yards. They had zigged back to a
         course of about 070 T. They disappeared shortly after this
         observation. No chance to catch them. These were same type
         as those attacked on 10/21/42. Position of attempted
         approach lat 3-38.1 S, long 151-09.2 E. This is the second
         time, while in this area, that radical zigs have spoiled
         an approach after the submarine had reached what appeared
         to be a fool proof position --- *** !

0800 L Posit lat 3-38 S, long 151-08.6 E.

1200 L Posit lat 3-34.6 S, long 151-23.2 E.

1950 L Surfaced.

2000 L Posit lat 3-39 S, long 150-48 E.

2400 L Distance run 107 miles. Fuel used 810 gallons.

Friday - OCTOBER 30, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0602 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.

0800 L Posit lat 3-39 S, long 150-51.4 E.

1200 L Posit lat 3-39 S, long 151-00 E.

1950 L Surfaced.

2000 L Posit lat 3-39 S, long 150-47 E.

2400 L Distance run 77.1 miles. Fuel used 328 gallons.

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Saturday - October 31, 1942.
Patrolling, surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0607 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-39 S, long 150-51 E.
1200 L Posit lat 4-00 S, long 151-04.9 E.
1950 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 4-01.4 S, long 151-13.3 E.
2400 L Distance run 77.0 miles. Fuel used 348 gallons.
Received subs 42 17 31 giving new date of departure and
route 1013.

Sunday - November 1, 1942.
Patrolling, surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0622 L Made quick dive to start submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-31 S, long 150-29.2 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-20 S, long 150-21.3 E.
1947 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-35 S, long 150-36 E.
2400 L Distance run 72.3 miles. Fuel used 361 gallons.

Monday - November 2, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0611 L Made quick dive to start submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-37 S, long 150-39 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-28 S, long 150-39 E.

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Saturday - October 31, 1942.
Patrolling, surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0607 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-39 S, long 150-51 E.
1200 L Posit lat 4-00 S, long 151-04.9 E.
1950 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 4-01.4 S, long 151-13.3 E.
2400 L Distance run 77.0 miles. Fuel used 348 gallons.
Received subs 42 17 31 giving new date of departure and
route home.

Sunday - November 1, 1942.
Patrolling, surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0622 L Made quick dive to start submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-31 S, long 150-29.2 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-20 S, long 150-21.3 E.
1947 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-35 S, long 150-36 E.
2400 L Distance run 72.3 miles. Fuel used 361 gallons.

Monday - November 2, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0611 L Made quick dive to start submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-37 S, long 150-39 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-28 S, long 150-39 E.

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1317 L Sighted peaks on NEW IRELAND bearing 055 T.
1952 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-32.2 S, long 150-31.5 E.
2400 L Distance run 79.2 miles. Fuel used 309 gallons.

Tuesday - November 3, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0617 L Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0621 L C/C to 020 T to cross possible shipping routes from
KAVIENG to RABAUL as a result of subs 42 & 38 reporting
possible ship movement from there today. Shipping in the
past has been observed to run considerably south of JAUL
ISLAND, (about where we are now) before turning westward.

0711 L Sighted peaks on NEW IRELAND bearing 050 T.
0800 L Posit lat 3-31.3 S, long 150-42.5 E.
1145 L Sighted JAUL ISLAND bearing 035 T.
1200 L Posit lat 3-22.5 S, long 150-45.5 E.
1953 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-30.8 S, long 150-46.1 E.

2205 L Sound picked up high speed screws bearing 020 T, drawing
to westward, our course 270 T. Came right to course 300 T
and went ahead on 2 engines to close. Visibility was poor
due to rain squalls and sound conditions were poor for same
reason.

2210 L Lookout and OOD reported sighting target as he came out
of one rain squall and disappeared almost immediately in
another bearing about 000 T and stated that it appeared
to be a large ship on westerly course at a range of about
5000 yards moving fast (18-20 knots) too indistinct to
determine type. Commanding Officer was never able to pick
up target even with sound coaching him on the bearing.
Bearing changed to westward rapidly and grew indistinct due
to a rain squall when it reached 310 T. Considered range too
great and target information too inaccurate to fire
torpedoes.

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WSS/R

Monday - November 2, 1942. Con't.

1317 L Sighted peaks on NEW IRELAND bearing 055 T.
1952 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-32.2 S, long 150-31.5 E.
2400 L Distance run 79.2 miles. Fuel used 309 gallons.

Tuesday - November 3, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0617 L Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0621 L C/C to 020 T to cross possible shipping routes from
       KAVIENG to RABAUL as a result of subs 42 & 38 reporting
       possible ship movement from there today. Shipping in the
       past has been observed to run considerably south of JAUL
       ISLAND, (about where we are now) before turning westward.

0711 L Sighted peaks on NEW IRELAND bearing 050 T.
0800 L Posit lat 3-31.3 S, long 150-42.5 E.
1145 L Sighted JAUL ISLAND bearing 035 T.
1200 L Posit lat 3-22.5 S, long 150-45.5 E.
1953 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-30.8 S, long 150-46.1 E.
2205 L Sound picked up high speed screws bearing 020 T, drawing
       to westward, our course 270 T. Came right to course 300 T
       and went ahead on 2 engines to close. Visibility was poor
       due to rain squalls and sound conditions were poor for same
       reason.

2210 L Lookout and OOD reported sighting target as he came out
       of one rain squall and disappeared almost immediately in
       another bearing about 000 T and stated that it appeared
       to be a large ship on westerly course at a range of about
       5000 yards moving fast (18-20 knots) too indistinct to
       determine type. Commanding Officer was never able to pick
       up target even with sound coaching him on the bearing.
       Bearing changed to westward rapidly and grew indistinct due
       to a rain squall when it reached 310 T. Considered range too
       great and target information too inaccurate to fire
       torpedoes.

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2228 L Screws

U.S.S. HUDSON
Tuesday - November 3, 1942. Con't.
SS/R

could no longer be heard so slowed down and resumed
course 270 T and continued charging batteries. An attack
could have been launched against this target if he had
been picked up on the quarter where he normally would have
been heard with good sound conditions. It has been found
repeatedly in this area that heavy rain in the vicinity of
a squall drowns out other noises in the sound gear giving
poor sound reception at the same time that visibility is
poorest.

2400 L Distance run 79.4 miles. Fuel used 360 gallons.

Wednesday - November 4, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0606 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol. Still
raining, visibility poor.

0800 L Posit lat 3-40.8 S, long 150-54.4 E.

1200 L Posit lat 3-27.5 S, long 150-54.4 E.

Cont. to rain all afternoon. Visibility 5000-6000
yards. As in most general rain in this area, all before
has been in form of squall from 1/2 to 1 hour duration.

1949 L Surfaced.

2000 L Posit lat 4-04.5 S, long 151-15.6 E.

2400 L Distance run 74.8 miles. Fuel used 309 gallons.

Thursday - November 5, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0505 L Sighted puff of smoke on horizon bearing 330 T, lat 3-43 S,
long 150-48 E. Our course 270 T. C/C to 330 T to head for
position of smoke.

0516 L Sighted another puff bearing about 345 T. C/C to 060 T and
went ahead full speed to intercept since change of bearing
indicated target on easterly course.

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SS/R

2228 L Screws could no longer be heard so slowed down and resumed
    course 270 T and continued charging batteries. An attack
    could have been launched against this target if he had
    been picked up on the quarter where he normally would have
    been heard with good sound conditions. It has been found
    repeatedly in this area that heavy rain in the vicinity of
    a squall drowns out other noises in the sound gear giving
    poor sound reception at the same time that visibility is
    poorest.
2400 L Distance run 79.4 miles. Fuel used 360 gallons.

Wednesday - November 4, 1942.

    Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
    Various courses.

0606 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol. Still
    raining, visibility poor.
0800 L Posit lat 3-40.8 S, long 150-54.4 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-27.5 S, long 150-54.4 E.

    Cont. to rain all afternoon. Visibility 5000-6000
    yards. As in almost general rain in this area, all before
    has been in form of squall from 1/2 to 1 hour duration.
1949 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 4-04.5 S, long 151-15.6 E.
2400 L Distance run 74.8 miles. Fuel used 309 gallons.

Thursday - November 5, 1942.

    Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
    Various courses.

0505 L Sighted puff of smoke on horizon bearing 330 T, lat 3-43 S,
    long 150-48 E. Our course 270 T. C/C to 330 T to head for
    position of smoke.
0516 L Sighted another puff bearing about 345 T. C/C to 060 T and
    went ahead full speed to intercept since change of bearing
    indicated target on easterly course.

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Thursday - November 5, 1942. Con't.

0522 L Heard 18 KC echo-ranging on about the same bearing.
0530 L Sighted target, one large merchant type escorted by one
destroyer. By this time it was realized that it was
getting too light to complete approach and attack on the
surface so c/c to 090 T to try to pull ahead and keep
from being sighted. Target making about 10 knots.
0553 L Had to dive to keep from being sighted even though the
desired attack position had not been reached. We were
against the bright eastern horizon which could not be
avoided.
0602 L Could see target plainly through periscope, range about
2000 yards, bearing 358 T, angle on starboard bow 90
degrees, which put him on parallel course to us as we
were on normal approach course.
0613 L With true bearing 022 range was 6000 yards. Either target
had zigged small amount toward us or first angle on the
bow was overestimated. At this point a decision had to be
made as to whether to fire a low speed long range shot or
wait for one of the large zigs known to have been used in
the past. It was decided to take a chance on waiting for
a zig since the chances of hitting, at such long range
were considered poor. Target did not zig toward us in
time to do us any harm within range. Made several small zigs
anyway.
0643 L Target zigged from course 70 T to 130 T, a zig of 60
degrees. Too late to do us any good.
0726 L Target out of sight. This was a large passenger-merchant
type of 8000-10000 tons. Two high stick masts, high single
stack amidships, raised forecastle and poop, well forward
and aft, superstructure amidships, straight bow, counter
stern, similar to ARIZONA MARU. Destroyer kept station
roughly 2500 yards ahead.
0728 L Sighted both GAKELLI MARU and HIEI MARU.
0800 L Posit lat 3-50.8 S, long 151-02.5 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-42.5 S, long 151-12 E.
1945 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-33 S, long 150-56.4 E.
2400 L Distance run 73.6 miles. Fuel used 443 gallons.

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"SS/R

0522 L Heard 12 KC echo-ranging on about the same bearing.

0530 L Sighted target, one large merchant type escorted by one
    destroyer. By this time it was realized that it was
    getting too light to complete approach and attack on the
    surface so we c/c to 080 T to try to pull an end around
    from being sighted. Target making about 10 knots.

0553 L Had to dive to keep from being sighted even though the
    desired attack position had not been reached. We were
    against the bright eastern horizon which could not be
    avoided.

0602 L Could see target plainly through periscope, range about
    8000 yards, bearing 350 T, angle on starboard bow 90
    degrees, which put him on parallel course to us as we
    were on normal approach course.

0613 L At true bearing 022 range was 6000 yards. Either target
    had zigged small amount toward us or first angle on the
    bow was overestimated. At this point a decision had to be
    made as to whether to fire a low speed long range shot or
    wait for one of the large zigs known to have been used in
    the past. It was decided to take a chance on waiting for
    a zig since the chances of hitting at such long range
    were considered poor. Target did not zig toward us in
    time to get within range. Made several small zigs
    away.

0643 L Target zigged from course 70 T to 130 T, a zig of 60
    degrees. Too late to do us any good.

0726 L Target out of sight. This was a large passenger-merchant
    type of 8000-10000 tons. Two high stick masts, high single
    stack amidships, raised forecastle and poop, well forward
    and aft, superstructure amidships, straight bow, counter
    stern, similar to ARIZONA MARU. Destroyer kept station
    roughly 2500 yards ahead.

0728 L Sighted both GUDGEON and DRYAD.

0800 L Posit lat 3-50.8 S, long 151-02.5 E.

1200 L Posit lat 3-42.5 S, long 151-12 E.

1945 L Surfaced.

2000 L Posit lat 3-33 S, long 150-56.4 E.

2400 L Distance run 73.6 miles. Fuel used 4.3 tons.

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Friday - November 6, 1942.
ISS/R

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0613 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Losit lat 3-30.1 S, long 150-33.8 E.
1200 L Losit lat 3-21.5 S, long 150-33.8 E.
1952 L Surfaced.
2000 L Losit lat 3-30.7 S, long 150-25.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 69 miles. Fuel used 353 gallons.

Saturday - November 7, 1942.

Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0600 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Losit lat 3-27.9 S, long 150-20.8 E.
0835 L Sighted JAUL IS. bearing 035 T which indicated that we
were northeast of our D.R. position.
1200 L Losit lat 3-10.4 S, long 150-44.8 E.
1953 L Surfaced.
2000 L Losit lat 3-11.5 S, long 150-44.2 E.
2400 L Distance run 69.4 miles. Fuel used 430 gallons.

Sunday - November 8, 1942.

Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0614 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol. JAUL IS.
and [UNCLEAR: J.107] in sight.
0800 L Losit lat 3-14.6 S, long 150-32.3 E.
1041 L Sighted plane bearing 105 T, distant 5 miles on course
270 T. Lat 3-11 S, long 150-29.3 E. (See table). Turned
north during this observation, seemed to be searching this
area.

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'SS/R

Friday - November 6, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0613 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-20.1 S, long 150-33.8 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-21.5 S, long 150-33.8 E.
1952 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-30.7 S, long 150-25.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 69 miles. Fuel used 353 gallons.

Saturday - November 7, 1942.

Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0600 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-27.9 S, long 150-20.8 E.
0835 L Sighted JAUL IS. bearing 035 T which indicated that we
        were northeast of our D.R. position.
1200 L Posit lat 3-10.4 S, long 150-44.8 E.
1953 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 3-11.5 S, long 150-44.2 E.
2400 L Distance run 69.4 miles. Fuel used 430 gallons.

Sunday - November 8, 1942.

Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0614 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol. JAUL IS.
        and 070 T in sight.
0800 L Posit lat 3-14.6 S, long 150-32.3 E.
1041 L Sighted plane bearing 105 T, distant 5 miles on course
        270 T. Lat 3-11 S, long 150-29.3 E. (See table). Turned
        North during this observation, seemed to be searching this
        area.

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SS/R
Sunday - November 8, 1942. Con't.

1200 L Posit lat 3-11.8 S, long 150-23.3 E.

1953 L Surfaced.

2000 L Posit lat 3-18.0 S, long 150-14.4 E.

2300 L Sighted what appeared to be a flare from a plane bearing
     075 T, distant about 20 miles. Our position lat 3-10 S,
     long 150-05 E. This would place it in about the location
     where we sighted a plane earlier in the day. Radar could
     not pick up contact.

2350 L Sighted two flares, same type, in same location. Radar
     picked up contact that indicated two planes at 22 miles.
     These contacts remained on radar for about 1/2 hour varying
     from 22 to 24 miles and finally disappeared at 27 miles.
     These flares were apparently parachute type which descended
     slowly burning for about three minutes, very bright. Will
     investigate this same area again tomorrow.

2400 L Distance run 70 miles. Fuel used 285 gallons.

Monday - November 9, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0613 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol. NEW HANOVER
     ISLAND in sight.

0800 L Posit lat 3-10.3 S, long 150-22.2 E.

1200 L Posit lat 3-08.1 S, long 150-15.2 E.

1553 L Sighted what appeared to be a puff of smoke bearing 334 T
     on the horizon. C/C to 334 T to head for it.

1617 L Smoke bearing 345 T, C/C to 075 T (normal approach course)
     and went ahead standard speed, 6 knots.

1851 L Last bearing of smoke 061 T. Could not be seen again against
     dark eastern horizon. Decided to surface as early as
     possible and try to overtake this target during the night.

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USS/R
Sunday - November 8, 1942. Con't.

1200 L Fosit lat 3-11.8 S, long 150-23.3 E.
1953 L Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit lat 3-18.0 S, long 150-14.4 E.
2300 L Sighted what appeared to be a flare from a plane bearing
075 T, distant about 20 miles. Our position lat 3-10 S,
long 150-05. This would place it in about the location
where we sighted a plane earlier in the day. Radar could
not pick up contact.
2350 L Sighted two flares, same type, in same location. Radar
picked up contact that indicated two planes at 22 miles.
These contacts remained on radar for about 1/2 hour varying
from 22 to 24 miles and finally disappeared at 27 miles.
These flares were apparently parachute type which descended
slowly burning for about three minutes, very bright. Will
investigate this same area again tomorrow.
2400 L Distance run 70 miles. Fuel used 285 gallons.

Monday - November 9, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
[UNCLEAR: Various courses]

0613 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol. NEW HANOVER
ISLAND in sight.
0800 L Fosit lat 3-10.3 S, long 150-22.2 E.
1200 L Fosit lat 3-08.1 S, long 150-15.2 E.
1553 L Sighted what appeared to be a puff of smoke bearing 334 T
on the horizon. C/C to 334 T to head for it.
1617 L Smoke bearing 345 T, C/C to 075 T (normal approach course)
and went ahead standard speed, 6 knots.
1851 L Last bearing of smoke 061 T. Could not be seen again against
dark eastern horizon. Decided to surface as early as
possible and try to overtake this target during the night.

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SS/R

Monday - November 9, 1942. Con't.

1926 L Surfaced and went ahead 13.5 knots on course 120 T which
       headed for a point north of GAZELLE PK. which is likely
       route for target to follow to RABAUL. Ordered target to be
       making about 8 knots on south easterly course and to be
       between 10 and 15 miles ahead of us so we should catch him
       about 2230 L. Type ship unknown, only smoke seen.

2000 L Posit lat 3-13.6 S, long 150-26.8 E.

2300 L Estimated that we should be ahead of target so slowed to
       1/3 speed to use sound gear to try and pick him up.

2350 L C/C to 100 T to continue search.

2400 L Distance run 113.3 miles. Fuel used 980 gallons.

Tuesday - November 10, 1942.

       Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
       Various courses.

0600 L C/C to 280 T to search to westward in case we are still
       ahead of target.

0610 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol. Both
       GAZELLE and INLAND in sight.

0800 L Posit lat 3-47.2 S, long 151-21.5 E.

1028 L Sighted plane bearing 220 T, distant 8 miles on easterly
       course. Lat 3-47 S, long 151-15.8 E. (See table)

1046 L Sighted plane bearing 115 T, northerly course, distant
       about 1000 yards, altitude about 500 feet. Lat 3-47 S,
       long 151-14.8 E. As periscope came on him he was observed
       to start a steep turn toward us. We went to 150 feet
       believing periscope had been sighted. (See table).

1200 L Posit 3-45.5 S, long 151-11.2 E.

1230 L Nothing had been heard so we returned to periscope depth.
       Nothing in sight.

1553 L Sighted plane bearing 070 T, distant 10 miles on easterly
       course, could not make out details (see table). Lat 3-43 S,
       long 151-01.2 E.

1948 L Surfaced.

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Monday - November 9, 1942. Con't.

1926 L Surfaced and went ahead 13.5 knots on course 120 T which
       headed for a point north of GAZELLE PK. which is likely
       route for target to follow to RABAUL. Ordered target to be
       making about 8 knots on south easterly course and to be
       between 10 and 15 miles ahead of us so we should catch him
       about 2230 L. Type ship unknown, only smoke seen.

2000 L Posit lat 3-13.6 S, long 150-26.8 E.

2300 L Estimated that we should be ahead of target so slowed to
       1/3 speed to use sound gear to try and pick him up.

2350 L C/C to 100 T to continue search.

2400 L Distance run 113.3 miles. Fuel used 980 gallons.

Tuesday - November 10, 1942.

       Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
       Various courses.

0600 L C/C to 280 T to search to westward in case we are still
       ahead of target.

0610 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol. Both
       GAZELLE and INLAND in sight.

0800 L Posit lat 3-47.2 S, long 151-21.5 E.

1028 L Sighted plane bearing 220 T, distant 8 miles on easterly
       course. Lat 3-47 S, long 151-15.8 E. (See table)

1046 L Sighted plane bearing 115 T, northerly course, distant
       about 1000 yards, altitude about 500 feet. Lat 3-47 S,
       long 151-14.8 E. As periscope came on him he was observed
       to start a steep turn toward us. We went to 150 feet
       believing periscope had been sighted. (See table).

1200 L Posit 3-45.5 S, long 151-11.2 E.

1230 L Nothing had been heard so we returned to periscope depth.
       Nothing in sight.

1553 L Sighted plane bearing 070 T, distant 10 miles on easterly
       course, could not make out details (see table). Lat 3-43 S,
       long 151-01.2 E.

1948 L Surfaced.

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WSB/R
Tuesday - November 10, 1942. Con't.
2000 L Posit lat 3-42 S, long 150-51 E.
2400 L Distance run 102.9 miles. Fuel used 1360 gallons.

Wednesday - November 11, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0615 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 3-17 S, long 149-20 E.
1200 L Posit lat 3-12.7 S, long 149-12.5 E.
1914 L Surfaced. On course 2.2 T to leave area and pass between
CIRCULAR RF and ALBERT RF. Making 13.5 knots.
2000 L Posit lat 3-11.1 S, long 148-50.2 E.
2310 L Sighted smoke bearing about 162 T. Lat 3-21.5 S, long
148-13.8 E. This turned out to be a convoy of 5 merchant
type ships escorted by two destroyers. The destroyers
were echo-ranging on 18kcs. Target's course about 270,
speed about 8 knots. We were converging them at 13.5
knots so remained on course 242 T to close. These ships
were in a loose scattered column led by the destroyers.
(See sketch page 27).
2327 L C/C to 200 T for a straight bow shot at A.J.2. Target
course 270 T, target speed 8 knots, estimated range 2200
yards, torpedo run 2260 yards, track angle 110 S, gyro
angle 0, our speed 9 knots. Three torpedoes were fired
from bow tubes with a 3 degree spread as follows:

Time (torpedo fired) | Time (explosion)
|
#1. 23-47-55          |
#2. 23-48-05          |
#3. 23-48-18          | 23-51-00

Started immediately to swing left for a shot at A.J.4 and
steadied on course 186 T.

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WSS/R

Tuesday - November 10, 1942. Con't.

2000 L Position lat 3-42 S, long 150-51 E.
2400 L Distance run 102.9 miles. Fuel used 1300 gallons.

Wednesday - November 11, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0615 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Position lat 3-17 S, long 149-20 E.
1200 L Position lat 3-12.7 S, long 149-12.5 E.
1914 L Surfaced. On course 242 T to leave area and pass between
     CIRCULAR REEF AND ALBERT REEF. Making 13.5 knots.

2000 L Position lat 3-11.1 S, long 148-50.2 E.

2310 L Sighted smoke bearing about 162 T. Lat 3-21.5 S, long
     148-13.8 E. This turned out to be a convoy of 5 merchant
     type ships escorted by two destroyers. The destroyers
     were echo-ranging on 18kcs. Target's course about 270,
     speed about 8 knots. We were converging then at 13.5
     knots so remained on course 242 T to close. These ships
     were in a loose scattered column led by the destroyers.
     (See sketch page 27).

2327 L C/C to 200 T for a straight bow shot at No.2. Target
     course 270 T, target speed 8 knots, estimated range 2200
     yards, torpedo run 2260 yards, track angle 110 S, gyro
     angle 0, our speed 9 knots. Three torpedoes were fired
     from bow tubes with a 3 degree spread as follows:

     Time (torpedo fired)           Time (explosion)
     #1. 23-47-55
     #2. 23-48-05
     #3. 23-48-16                      23-51-00

     Started immediately to swing left for a shot at No.4 and
     steadied on course 186 T.

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[HANDWRITTEN: AK 5 (1)]
[HANDWRITTEN: DD 2 (2) or AK 3 (2)]

[HANDWRITTEN: AK 4]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK 3]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK 5 (2)]
[HANDWRITTEN: N 320°T]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK 2]

[HANDWRITTEN: SS 3]
[HANDWRITTEN: 0400T]
[HANDWRITTEN: A 220°T]

[HANDWRITTEN: SS 2]
[HANDWRITTEN: ↑ 196°T]

[HANDWRITTEN: SS 1]
[HANDWRITTEN: A 200°T]

[HANDWRITTEN: U.S.S. GUDGEON]
[HANDWRITTEN: NOV. 11, 1942.]

[HANDWRITTEN: DD #1]
[HANDWRITTEN: DD #2 (1)]
[HANDWRITTEN: 270°T]

[HANDWRITTEN: -27-]
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DECLASSIFIED

[HANDWRITTEN: AK 5 (1)]
[HANDWRITTEN: DD 2 (2) or AK 3 (2)]
[HANDWRITTEN: SS 3]
[HANDWRITTEN: 040° T]
[HANDWRITTEN: A 220° T]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK 5 (2)]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK 4]
[HANDWRITTEN: N 320° T]
[HANDWRITTEN: SS 2]
[HANDWRITTEN: T 196° T]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK 3]
[HANDWRITTEN: AK 2]
[HANDWRITTEN: SS 1]
[HANDWRITTEN: 1200° T]

[HANDWRITTEN: U.S.S. GUDGEON]
[HANDWRITTEN: NOV. 11, 1942.]
[HANDWRITTEN: DD # 2 (1)]
[HANDWRITTEN: DD # 1]
[HANDWRITTEN: 270° T]

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SS211/A12-1
Serial 0050
DECLASSIFIED

U.S.S. GUDGEON
73S/R

Wednesday - November 11, 1942. Con't.

It is not known whether this was a hit on A-2 (at a
longer range than estimated) or on A-3 which was nearly
in line with A-2 (and at greater range) at the time of
firing. The result of this hit was not observed due to
necessity for maneuvering into position for shots at
other targets. Sound reported one of two sets of screws
stopped. A few
seconds after the explosion above (at 23-51-00) a light
started to show from vicinity of bridge of A-4, as
though the door to a lighted room had been left open.

Target course 270 T, target speed 8 knots, estimated
range 1500 yards, torpedo run 1500 yards, track angle 96
starboard, gyro angle 0, own speed 9 knots. Remaining
three torpedoes from bow tubes were fired at this target
with a 3 degree spread, as follows:

Time (torpedo fired) | Time (explosion)
|
"4. 23-52-30         | 23-53-25
"5. 23-52-40         | 23-53-35
"6. 23-52-50         | 23-54-45

Started immediately to swing left again. Two hits were
observed on this target which would correspond with #4
and #5 torpedoes. Lookout reported shortly thereafter
that target seemed to be settling rapidly and sound
reported screws stopped.

The result of the explosion at 23-54-45 was not observed.
It could have been a hit on another ship further away, or
a missed hit on the first target if he was stopped after
the first hit on him.

Came on around to course 040 T to use stern tubes on A-5
which had changed course to about 320 T in position shown
on sketch as A-5(2). Target course 320 T, target speed
8 knots, estimated range 2500 yards, torpedo run 2350
yards, track angle 80 starboard, gyro angle 0, own speed
9 knots. Three torpedoes were fired with 2 degree spread
from stern tubes as follows:

Time (torpedo fired) | Time (explosion)
|
"7. 23-57-30         | (
"8. 23-57-45         | * (
"9. 23-57-55         | 24-00-45

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SS211/A12-1
Serial 0050
DECLASSIFIED

U.S.S. GUDGEON
73S/R

Wednesday - November 11, 1942. Con't.

It is not known whether this was a hit on A-2 (at a
longer range than estimated) or on A-3 which was nearly
in line with A-2 (and at greater range) at the time of
firing. The result of this hit was not observed due to
necessity for maneuvering into position for shots at
other targets. Sound reported one of two sets of screws
stopped. A few
seconds after the explosion above (at 23-51-00) a light
started to show from vicinity of bridge of A-4, as
though the door to a lighted room had been left open.

Target course 270 T, target speed 8 knots, estimated
range 1500 yards, torpedo run 1500 yards, track angle 96
starboard, gyro angle 0, own speed 9 knots. Remaining
three torpedoes from bow tubes were fired at this target
with a 3 degree spread, as follows:

Time (torpedo fired) | Time (explosion)
|
"4. 23-52-30         | 23-53-25
"5. 23-52-40         | 23-53-35
"6. 23-52-50         | 23-54-45

Started immediately to swing left again. Two hits were
observed on this target which would correspond with #4
and #5 torpedoes. Lookout reported shortly thereafter
that target seemed to be settling rapidly and sound
reported screws stopped.

The result of the explosion at 23-54-45 was not observed.
It could have been a hit on another ship further away, or
a missed hit on the first target if he was stopped after
the first hit on him.

Came on around to course 040 T to use stern tubes on A-5
which had changed course to about 320 T in position shown
on sketch as A-5(2). Target course 320 T, target speed
8 knots, estimated range 2500 yards, torpedo run 2350
yards, track angle 80 starboard, gyro angle 0, own speed
9 knots. Three torpedoes were fired with 2 degree spread
from stern tubes as follows:

Time (torpedo fired) | Time (explosion)
|
"7. 23-57-30         | (
"8. 23-57-45         | * (
"9. 23-57-55         | 24-00-45

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SC/11/A12-1
Serial 0050
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
SC/2
U.S.S. RUDDLOI
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 11, 1942. Con't.

*Approximately a minute and one half after firing #7 a hit
was observed on K/5. The time of this explosion was,
inadvertently, not recorded.

This hit caused a tremendous explosion from the target
which seemed to blow it apart and the concussion could be
felt severely on the bridge of the submarine and the shock
felt below decks was a great deal more severe than that
experienced from the other hits. A great deal of smoke
was also seen above this target. It is believed that this
target carried ammunition or high explosive of some kind.
The result of the explosion at 24-00-45 was not observed.
It could have been still another hit on a ship further
away. The quartermaster who had been watching the destroyers
reported at the time of this explosion that DD/2 had at
this time dropped back to position DD/2(2) and was of the
opinion that this was a hit on him. The O.O.D. thought it
was DD/3 dropped back rather than a destroyer. The Commanding
Officer could not tell as most of his attention had been
taken up with the individual target to be fired at and he
had little opportunity to observe general changes in the
formation. The quartermaster had been designated to keep
the Commanding Officer informed of the action of the
destroyers in particular, and the O.O.D. to keep up with
the overall picture in order that the Commanding Officer
could concentrate on individual targets. A target bearing
was given to the T.D.C. before each torpedo was fired in
order to check the set up. Started to retire at full speed
on the engines on course 060 T as DD/1 dropped back and
appeared to heal our way. He was seen for about 5 minutes
bearing about 200 relative.

All hits observed by the Commanding Officer resulted in
large geysers plus a momentary glow of phosphorescence
alongside the target, indicating that they were side hits
rather than underneath. All torpedoes were set at 10 feet
so we could get a bottom
hit on any escorting destroyer that got in the way.

The night was quite dark and it is believed that we were,
possibly, heard by trailing destroyer in his sound gear,
but were never sighted. We either lost us or went to the
assistance of survivors. All screw noises except our own
were drowned out after we went to full speed on the engines.

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SC/11/A12-1
Serial 0050
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
SC/2
U.S.S. RUDDLOI
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 11, 1942. Con't.

*Approximately a minute and one half after firing #7 a hit
was observed on K/5. The time of this explosion was,
inadvertently, not recorded.

This hit caused a tremendous explosion from the target
which seemed to blow it apart and the concussion could be
felt severely on the bridge of the submarine and the shock
felt below decks was a great deal more severe than that
experienced from the other hits. A great deal of smoke
was also seen above this target. It is believed that this
target carried ammunition or high explosive of some kind.
The result of the explosion at 24-00-45 was not observed.
It could have been still another hit on a ship further
away. The quartermaster who had been watching the destroyers
reported at the time of this explosion that DD/2 had at
this time dropped back to position DD/2(2) and was of the
opinion that this was a hit on him. The O.O.D. thought it
was DD/3 dropped back rather than a destroyer. The Commanding
Officer could not tell as most of his attention had been
taken up with the individual target to be fired at and he
had little opportunity to observe general changes in the
formation. The quartermaster had been designated to keep
the Commanding Officer informed of the action of the
destroyers in particular, and the O.O.D. to keep up with
the overall picture in order that the Commanding Officer
could concentrate on individual targets. A target bearing
was given to the T.D.C. before each torpedo was fired in
order to check the set up. Started to retire at full speed
on the engines on course 060 T as DD/1 dropped back and
appeared to heal our way. He was seen for about 5 minutes
bearing about 200 relative.

All hits observed by the Commanding Officer resulted in
large geysers plus a momentary glow of phosphorescence
alongside the target, indicating that they were side hits
rather than underneath. All torpedoes were set at 10 feet
so we could get a bottom
hit on any escorting destroyer that got in the way.

The night was quite dark and it is believed that we were,
possibly, heard by trailing destroyer in his sound gear,
but were never sighted. We either lost us or went to the
assistance of survivors. All screw noises except our own
were drowned out after we went to full speed on the engines.

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55211/.12-1
Serial 0050.
DECEASSIFIED
U.S.C. MIDGGOI!
ISS/R
ednesday - I over.ber 11, 1942. Con't.

They apparently did not drop any depth charges after our
attacks bocche apparent to ther.. The only explosions heard
in the sound gear as we retired were ninor ones which could
have been caused by ships sinking. Chaing the early part
of the retiremert a strong odor of sulpimr or burned
powder perheated the atmosphere. It is believed that one
hit should have sunk any one of these ships. These were
Lerchartren of about 7500 tons similar to those previously
found in this area. Estimated draft 28 fest. Single high
stack anidships, two migh stick Lasts, well fore and aft,
straight bow.
2400 L Distance run 146.5 miles. Fuel used 1380 gallons.

Thursday - loverber 12, 1942.
Retiring after torpedo attack.
0058 L Slowed to 1/3 speed to listen for pursuing destroyer.
Nothing heard.
0127 L C/C to 180 T to leave area passing east of VICTORIA RF
and north of CIRLID RF. Decided to remain at slow speed
for re ainder of niit in order to utilize sound gear.
0400 L Air Lotlor of 4 air bank in l.b.T. 5c, 5e, and 5f were
diorovere to lauking badly. Cut out and bled down
those oculus.
0624 L lale quick dive for daylight swimmerged run to keep away
fron probable air serrch today.
0800 L Tosit lat 4-07.53, long 148-20.32.
1142 L C/C to 231 T to head between VICTORIA RF and CIRLVED RF.
1200 Liosit lat 4-21.5 long 148-20.5.
1535 L TOLONTA ISLAND sighted bearing 217 고.
1632 L lothing had been sighted all day so decided to surface in
order to have good landfall before dark for entrance of
VITIZ ST.
1931 L C/C to 207 T to heat for north entr..nce of strait.

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SS211/.12-1
Serial 0050
DECLASSIFIED
U.S.S. GUDGEON
USS/R
ednesday - November 11, 1942. Con't.

They apparently did not drop any depth charges after our
attacks became apparent to them. The only explosions heard
in the sound gear as we retired were minor ones which could
have been caused by ships sinking. While the early part
of the retirement a strong odor of sulphur or burned
powder permeated the atmosphere. It is believed that one
hit should have sunk any one of these ships. These were
merchantmen of about 7500 tons similar to those previously
found in this area. Estimated draft 28 feet. Single high
stack amidships, two high stick masts, well fore and aft,
straight bow.

2400 L Distance run 146.5 miles. Fuel used 1380 gallons.

Thursday - November 12, 1942.

Retiring after torpedo attack.

0058 L Slowed to 1/3 speed to listen for pursuing destroyer.
Nothing heard.
0127 L C/C to 180 T to leave area passing east of VICTORIA RF
and north of MIRLID RF. Decided to remain at slow speed
for remainder of night in order to utilize sound gear.
0400 L Air bottles of 4 air bank in 1.B.T. 5c, 5e, and 5f were
discovered to be leaking badly. Cut out and bled down
those bottles.
0624 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run to keep away
from probable air search today.
0800 L Posit lat 4-07.5 S, long 148-20.3 E.
1142 L C/C to 231 T to head between VICTORIA RF and MIRLID RF.
1200 L Posit lat 4-21.5 S, long 148-20.5 E.
1535 L TOLOKINA ISLAND sighted bearing 217 T.
1632 L Nothing had been sighted all day so decided to surface in
order to have good landfall before dark for entrance of
MIRLID ST.
1931 L C/C to 207 T to head for north entrance of strait.

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SS211/A12-1
Serial 0050
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. HUDGEON
USS/R

Saturday - November 14, 1942. Con't.

1200 L Iosit lat 7-45.7 S, long 151-51.1 E.
1924 L Surfaced.
2000 L Iosit lat 7-42.6 S, long 152-14 E.
2050 L C/C to 076 T to head for area "J" to remain west of
     longitude 156-04 E in accordance with Subs 42 R 53.
2400 L Distance run 177 miles. Fuel used 2309 gallons.

Sunday - November 15, 1942.

Cruising on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
0557 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0625 L Sighted plane bearing 071 T, lat 7-29.7 S, long 153-50.8 E,
     distant about 4000 yards, altitude about 1000 feet heading
     toward us. Ran silent, went to 90 feet for 1/2 hour -
     then returned to periscope depth. Nothing in sight.
0800 L Iosit lat 7-29.7 S, long 153-54.0 E.
1200 L Iosit lat 7-27.0 S, long 154-04.5 E.
1927 L Surfaced.
2000 L Iosit lat 7-31.9 S, long 154-22 E.
2400 L Distance run 127.4 miles. Fuel used 1080 gallons.

Monday - November 16, 1942.

Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses in area "L".
0551 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol in area "L".
0800 L Iosit lat 7-50 S, long 154-37.6 E.
     It had been expected that we would sight TREASURY IS. this
     forenoon. However morning fix (the 1st in 48 hrs) showed
     a total drift of 23 miles and a set of 215 T during this
     time.
0821 L C/C to 064 T to head for TREASURY ISLND again.

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Serial 0050
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

U.S.S. HUDGEON
USS/R

Saturday - November 14, 1942. Con't.

1200 L Iosit lat 7-45.7 S, long 151-51.1 E.
1924 L Surfaced.
2000 L Iosit lat 7-42.6 S, long 152-14 E.
2050 L C/C to 076 T to head for area "J" to remain west of
     longitude 156-04 E in accordance with Subs 42 IR 53.
2400 L Distance run 177 miles. Fuel used 2309 gallons.

Sunday - November 15, 1942.

     Cruising on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
0557 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0625 L Sighted plane bearing 071 T, lat 7-29.7 S, long 153-50.8 E,
     distant about 4000 yards, altitude about 1000 feet heading
     toward us. Ran silent, went to 90 feet for 1/2 hour -
     then returned to periscope depth. Nothing in sight.
0800 L Iosit lat 7-29.7 S, long 153-54.0 E.
1200 L Iosit lat 7-27.0 S, long 154-04.5 E.
1927 L Surfaced.
2000 L Iosit lat 7-31.9 S, long 154-22 E.
2400 L Distance run 127.4 miles. Fuel used 1080 gallons.

Monday - November 16, 1942.

     Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
     Various courses in area "L".
0551 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol in area "L".
0800 L Iosit lat 7-50 S, long 154-37.6 E.
     It had been expected that we would sight TREASURY IS. this
     forenoon. However morning fix (the 1st in 48 hrs) showed
     a total drift of 23 miles and a set of 215 T during this
     time.
0821 L C/C to 064 T to head for TREASURY ISL'D again.

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Serial 0050
DECLASSIFIED
U.S.S. PLUNGER
135/R
Monday - November 16, 1942. Con't.
1200 L Fosit lat 7-46.8 S, long 154-40.5 E.
1913 L Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit lat 7-38.3 S, long 155-02.8 E.
2017 L Sighted unidentified ship on our port quarter, bearing about
290 T, range about 5000 yards, our course 064 T. Lat 7-38.3S,
long 155-02.8 E. Swung right to 090 T to bring stern tubes
to bear and got ready to fire torpedoes. The silouette of
this vessel was too indistinct to make out its type or angle
on the bow, but bearing change indicated a northerly course.
Sound reported weak high speed screws on this bearing; so
decided vessel was probably small and too distant to offer
much chance of hitting, so did not fire torpedoes. Rapid
change of hearing also indicated high speed.
0
2028 L Target out of sight.
2051 L Target could no longer be heard in sound gear.
2400 L Distance run 74.2 miles. Fuel used 401 gallons.

Tuesday - November 17, 1942.
Patrolling. Surfaced at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0132 L Lighted TREASURY ISLAND bearing about 045 T, distant about
10 miles.
0554 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Fosit lat 7-32 S, long 155-16.5 E..
1200 L Fosit lat 7-26.2 S, long 155-21.5 E.
1932 L Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit lat 7-17.5 S, long 155-07.1 E.
2400 L Distance run 65.9 miles. Fuel used 365 gallons.

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S5211/..12-1
Serial 0050
DECLASSIFIED
U.S.S. PLUNGER
135/R
Monday - November 16, 1942. Con't.
1200 L Fosit lat 7-46.8 S, long 154-40.5 E.
1913 L Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit lat 7-38.3 S, long 155-02.8 E.
2017 L Sighted unidentified ship on our port quarter, bearing about
290 T, range about 5000 yards, our course 064 T. Lat 7-38.3S,
long 155-02.8 E. Swung right to 090 T to bring stern tubes
to bear and got ready to fire torpedoes. The silouette of
this vessel was too indistinct to make out its type or angle
on the bow, but bearing change indicated a northerly course.
Sound reported weak high speed screws on this bearing; so
decided vessel was probably small and too distant to offer
much chance of hitting, so did not fire torpedoes. Rapid
change of hearing also indicated high speed.
0
2028 L Target out of sight.
2051 L Target could no longer be heard in sound gear.
2400 L Distance run 74.2 miles. Fuel used 401 gallons.

Tuesday - November 17, 1942.
Patrolling. Surfaced at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0132 L Lighted TREASURY ISLAND bearing about 045 T, distant about
10 miles.
0554 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Fosit lat 7-32 S, long 155-16.5 E..
1200 L Fosit lat 7-26.2 S, long 155-21.5 E.
1932 L Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit lat 7-17.5 S, long 155-07.1 E.
2400 L Distance run 65.9 miles. Fuel used 365 gallons.

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Serial 0050
DECLASSIFIED
                                                                U.S.S. GUDGEON
                                                                WSS/R

                                        Wednesday - November 18, 1942.

        Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
        Various courses.

0537 L  Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.

0747 L  Sighted landplane bearing 100 T, lat 7-38.1 S, long
        155-30.7 E, on course 020 T (see table).

0800 L  Posit lat 7-38.1 S, long 155-31.1 E.

1200 L  Posit lat 7-36 S, long 155-21 E.

1935 L  Surfaced.

2000 L  Posit lat 7-30 S, long 155-12.8 E.

2400 L  Distance run 74.7 miles. Fuel used 338 gallons.

                                        Thursday - November 19, 1942.

        Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
        Various courses.

0545 L  Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.

0800 L  Posit lat 7-30 S, long 155-07.7 E.

1200 L  Posit lat 7-22.5 S, long 155-02.5 E.

1933 L  Surfaced.

2000 L  Posit lat 7-07.3 S, long 154-51.8 E.

2328 L  Sighted two small vessels bearing 004 T, lat 07-10.5 S,
        long 154-53.5 E, distant about 6000 yards. Changed course
        to 004 T to investigate. These appeared to be either small
        destroyers or subchasers in line of bearing on northwest
        course at very slow speed. Nothing else was with them.

2347 L  Started to rain and vessels were lost in poor visibility
        and could not be heard in sound gear due to rain noise.

2400 L  Distance run 73.7 miles. Fuel used 352 gallons.

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                                                                U.S.S. GUDGEON
                                                                WSS/R

                                        Wednesday - November 18, 1942.

        Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
        Various courses.

0537 L  Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.

0747 L  Sighted landplane bearing 100 T, lat 7-38.1 S, long
        155-30.7 E, on course 020 T (see table).

0800 L  Posit lat 7-38.1 S, long 155-31.1 E.

1200 L  Posit lat 7-36 S, long 155-21 E.

1935 L  Surfaced.

2000 L  Posit lat 7-30 S, long 155-12.8 E.

2400 L  Distance run 74.7 miles. Fuel used 338 gallons.

                                        Thursday - November 19, 1942.

        Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
        Various courses.

0545 L  Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.

0800 L  Posit lat 7-30 S, long 155-07.7 E.

1200 L  Posit lat 7-22.5 S, long 155-02.5 E.

1933 L  Surfaced.

2000 L  Posit lat 7-07.3 S, long 154-51.8 E.

2328 L  Sighted two small vessels bearing 004 T, lat 07-10.5 S,
        long 154-53.5 E, distant about 6000 yards. Changed course
        to 004 T to investigate. These appeared to be either small
        destroyers or subchasers in line of bearing on northwest
        course at very slow speed. Nothing else was with them.

2347 L  Started to rain and vessels were lost in poor visibility
        and could not be heard in sound gear due to rain noise.

2400 L  Distance run 73.7 miles. Fuel used 352 gallons.

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DECEASSIFIED
U.S.S. GUDGEON
ISS/R
Thursday - lovermber 19, 1942. Con't.
Completely overcast ant general rain today and tonight.
Visibility good when not raining. Rain at tile reduces
visibility to 500 yards or less.
Received GUNS 42 NR 4B directing us to depart area on
Lover 26, 1942.
Friday - lovermber 20, 1942.
Patrollin', surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0006 L Rain increasing, visibility orse, c/c to 270 T to continue
in and out patrol between TREASURY ISLAND and SCOTLANDS IS.
0300 L C/C to 090 T to close islands for daylight patrol.
0549 L lade quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L losit lat 7-09.7 S, long 155-00.3 E.
1200 L losit lat 7-11.1 S, long 155-00.5 E.
1301 L Sighted BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND bearing, 011 T; distant 15 miles.
1920 L Heard what sounded like about six heavy explosions. They
could be heard plainly in comming tower but sounded quite
distant. Nothing in sight.
1935 L Surfaced.
2000 L losit lat 7-22.7 S, long 155-10 W.
2400 L Distance run 69 miles. Fuel used 330 gallons.

Saturday - l'ovember 21, 1942.
Patrollin surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses to cover possible routes of task force
[UNCLEAR: in] 105.742 NR 93.
0543 L lade quick dive to. daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L losit lat 7-24 S, long 155-15.2 E.
1200 L losit lat 7-10.2 S, long 155-17 E.

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Serial 0050
DECEASSIFIED
U.S.S. GUDGEON
ISS/R
Thursday - lovermber 19, 1942. Con't.
Completely overcast ant general rain today and tonight.
Visibility good when not raining. Rain at tile reduces
visibility to 500 yards or less.
Received GUNS 42 NR 4B directing us to depart area on
Lover 26, 1942.
Friday - lovermber 20, 1942.
Patrollin', surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0006 L Rain increasing, visibility orse, c/c to 270 T to continue
in and out patrol between TREASURY ISLAND and SCOTLANDS IS.
0300 L C/C to 090 T to close islands for daylight patrol.
0549 L lade quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L losit lat 7-09.7 S, long 155-00.3 E.
1200 L losit lat 7-11.1 S, long 155-00.5 E.
1301 L Sighted BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND bearing, 011 T; distant 15 miles.
1920 L Heard what sounded like about six heavy explosions. They
could be heard plainly in comming tower but sounded quite
distant. Nothing in sight.
1935 L Surfaced.
2000 L losit lat 7-22.7 S, long 155-10 W.
2400 L Distance run 69 miles. Fuel used 330 gallons.

Saturday - l'ovember 21, 1942.
Patrollin surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses to cover possible routes of task force
[UNCLEAR: in] 105.742 NR 93.
0543 L lade quick dive to. daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L losit lat 7-24 S, long 155-15.2 E.
1200 L losit lat 7-10.2 S, long 155-17 E.

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DECLASSIFIED
U.S.S. TUDGLON
WSS/R
Saturday - November 21, 1942. Con't.
1932 L Surfaced. Intermittent rain with resultant poor visibility
durin entire forenoon.
2000 L Josit lat 7-20.4 S, long 155-06.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 37.5 miles. Fuel used 345 gallons.
Generally overcast with continuing rain and rising seas all
day and tonight.

Sunday - November 22, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during the day.
Various courses.
0545 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Josit lat 7-20.2 S, long 155-20.8 E.
0942 L Sighted SHORTLAND IS. bearing 056 T.
1200 L Josit lat 7-09.8 S, long 155-20.8 E.
Rain and rough sea continued during night and forenoon
visibility varying from a few hundred yards to about 15
miles.
1938 L Surfaced.
2000 L Josit lat 7-21 S, long 155-19 E.
2400 L Distance run 69.6 miles. Fuel used 444 gallons.
Skies cleared during late afternoon, seas still rough but
subsiding. Very bright full moon.

Monday - November 23, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0545 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Josit lat 7-22.2 S, long 155-14.3 E.
1142 L Sighted single engine seaplane bearing 180 T, on westerly
course, distant about 4 miles. Lat 7-16.5 S, long 155-10 E.

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U.S.S. [UNCLEAR: D3_01]
MSS/R

Saturday - November 21, 1942. Con't.
1932 L Surfaced. Intermittent rain with resultant poor visibility
       during entire forenoon.
2000 L Position lat 7-20.4 S, long 155-06.8 E.
2400 L Distance run 37.3 miles. Fuel used 345 gallons.
       Generally overcast with continuing rain and rising seas all
       day and tonight.

Sunday - November 22, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during the day.
Various courses.
0545 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Position lat 7-20.2 S, long 155-20.8 E.
0942 L Sighted SHORTLAND IS. bearing 056 T.
1200 L Position lat 7-09.8 S, long 155-20.8 E.
       Rain and rough sea continued during night and forenoon
       visibility varying from a few hundred yards to about 15
       miles.

Monday - November 23, 1942.
1938 L Surfaced.
2000 L Position lat 7-21 S, long 155-19 E.
2400 L Distance run 69.6 miles. Fuel used 444 gallons.
       Skies cleared during late afternoon, seas still rough but
       subsiding. Very bright full moon.

Tuesday - November 24, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0545 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Position lat 7-22.2 S, long 155-14.3 E.
1142 L Sighted single engine seaplane bearing 180 T, on westerly
       course, distant about 4 miles. Lat 7-19.5 S, long 155-10 E.

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[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
U.S.S. HUDGEON
WSS/R

Monday - November 23, 1942. Con't.
(See table) Shortly after this observation he turned and
disappeared to eastward apparently searching this area.

1200 L Posit lat 7-15.9 S, long 155-09.7 E.

1614 L Heard what sounded like distant explosions.

1946 L Surfaced.

2000 L Posit lat 7-23 S, long 155-09 E.

2033 L C/C to 123 T at maximum sustained speed proceeding to
area "B", in accordance with SUBS 42 IR 14D.

2400 L Distance run 91.7 miles. Fuel used 911 gallons.

Tuesday - November 24, 1942.
Underway as before proceeding to area "B".

0401 L C/C to 090 T to pass south of SHOO Is. and head for area
"B" off western end of NEW GEORGIA IS.

0534 L Made quick dive.

0540 L C/C to 079 T to head for area off MUNDA BAR. The various
islands being in sight and giving a good fix.

0800 L Posit lat 8-27.7 S, long 156-55 E.

1200 L Posit lat 8-28.8 S, long 157-06 E.

1555 L Sighted three heavy bombers on westerly course (see table)
lat 8-30.6 S, long 157-02.1 E. These looked like our B-17
but range made identification doubtful.

1621 L Heard what sounded like distant heavy explosions.

1936 L Started on course 270 T having steered various patrol
courses during the day.

2000 L Posit lat 8-26.1 S, long 156-58.1 E. C/C to 260 T to make
as small silhouette as possible against the moon.

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U.S.S. GUDGLON
Monday
-
WSS/R
November 23, 1942. Con't.

(see table) Shortly after this observation he turned and
disappeared to eastward apparently searching this area.
1200 L Fosit lat 7-15.9 S, long 155-09.7 E.
1614 L Heard sounded like distant explosions.
1946 L Surfaced.
2000 L Fosit lat 7-23 S, long 155-09 E.
2033 L C/C to 123 T at maximum sustained speed proceeding to
area "A", in accordance with SUBS 42 ITR 14B.
2400 L Distance run 91.7 miles. Fuel used 911 gallons.

Tuesday - November 24, 1942.
Underway as before proceeding to area "B".
0401 L C/C to 090 T to pass south of SEBO IS. and head for area
"B" off western end of LITTLE GEORGIA IS.
0534 L Made quick dive.
0540 L C/C to 079 T to head for area off UMDANIR. The various
islands being in sight and giving a good fix.

0800 L Fosit lat 8-27.7 S, long 156-55 E.
1200 L Fosit lat 8-26.8 S, long 157-06 E.
1555 L Sighted three heavy bombers on Westerly course (see table)
lat 8-30.6 S, long 157-02.1 E. These looked like our B-17
but range made identification doubtful.
1621 L Heard sounded like distant heavy explosions.
1936 L Surfaced on course 270 T having steered various patrol
courses during the day.
2000 L Fosit lat 8-26.1 S, long 156-58.1 E. C/C to 260 T to make
as small silhouette as possible against the moon.

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U... LDUBON
Tuesday - November 24, 1942. Con't.
WSS/R

2020 L Sited smoke bearing 330 T and c/c to 338 T to close. This
was found to be two large merchant type ships in column
escorted by three destroyers. Two destroyers led, one on
each bow of leading ship, and one followed astern of last
ship. They were making about 10 knots. Course about 120 T.

2037 L 3/3 to 000 T to gain attack position. The moon was too
dim to get a close range shot on the surface so it was
decided to pull ahead trimmed down with decks awash and come
in from starboard bow staying out of moon track and dive
when the range had closed to about 6000 yards and continue
by sound and periscope.

2045 L Then range had closed to about 6000 yards observed flashes
from the right hand leading destroyer as he opened fire on
us with a three gun salvo. Made quick dive to deep
submergence and rigged for depth charge attack. The fall of
shot from this salvo was not observed. It is believed that
they were all overs. The impact of the shells on the water
was heard in sound clear as we were clearing bridge for dive.
It is not known whether or not more salvos were fired than
the one observed. The noises in the boat subsequent to diving
would probably have prevented our hearing any others that
may have been fired as we were going down. As we passed 90
feet a loud swishing was heard through the hull which was
not accompanied by the crack to be expected of a shell
hitting the water but might have been a torpedo passing close
aboard. Sound could hear all three destroyers approaching
at high speed after boat noises died down.

2053 L Depth charge attack started. Thirteen depth charges were
dropped on this attack at intervals of from 5 to 10 seconds.
The spacing was not regular and sounded like two destroyers
dropping at the same time, one closer than the other. The
near one estimated to be about 500 yards. Started evasive
tactics, with radical course changes. All three destroyers
could be heard, at times making high speed and then fading
out as though stopping to listen. They were not using echo-
ranging.

2130 L First echo-ranging heard (18 Kc) bearing about 030 T. Only
one destroyer was echo-ranging though screws of all three
could be heard and we continued to retire to southwest.

2212 L Four more depth charges were dropped. Distance estimated at
1000 yards. After this barrage two destroyers continued on
to eastward leaving one searching the area using echo-ranging.

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DECLASSIFIED
U... LDUBON
Tuesday - November 24, 1942. Con't.
WSS/R

2020 L Sited smoke bearing 330 T and c/c to 338 T to close. This
was found to be two large merchant type ships in column
escorted by three destroyers. Two destroyers led, one on
each bow of leading ship, and one followed astern of last
ship. They were making about 10 knots. Course about 120 T.

2037 L 3/3 to 000 T to gain attack position. The moon was too
dim to get a close range shot on the surface so it was
decided to pull ahead trimmed down with decks awash and come
in from starboard bow staying out of moon track and dive
when the range had closed to about 6000 yards and continue
by sound and periscope.

2045 L Then range had closed to about 6000 yards observed flashes
from the right hand leading destroyer as he opened fire on
us with a three gun salvo. Made quick dive to deep
submergence and rigged for depth charge attack. The fall of
shot from this salvo was not observed. It is believed that
they were all overs. The impact of the shells on the water
was heard in sound clear as we were clearing bridge for dive.
It is not known whether or not more salvos were fired than
the one observed. The noises in the boat subsequent to diving
would probably have prevented our hearing any others that
may have been fired as we were going down. As we passed 90
feet a loud swishing was heard through the hull which was
not accompanied by the crack to be expected of a shell
hitting the water but might have been a torpedo passing close
aboard. Sound could hear all three destroyers approaching
at high speed after boat noises died down.

2053 L Depth charge attack started. Thirteen depth charges were
dropped on this attack at intervals of from 5 to 10 seconds.
The spacing was not regular and sounded like two destroyers
dropping at the same time, one closer than the other. The
near one estimated to be about 500 yards. Started evasive
tactics, with radical course changes. All three destroyers
could be heard, at times making high speed and then fading
out as though stopping to listen. They were not using echo-
ranging.

2130 L First echo-ranging heard (18 Kc) bearing about 030 T. Only
one destroyer was echo-ranging though screws of all three
could be heard and we continued to retire to southwest.

2212 L Four more depth charges were dropped. Distance estimated at
1000 yards. After this barrage two destroyers continued on
to eastward leaving one searching the area using echo-ranging.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R
Tuesday - November 24, 1942. Con't.
2320 L Last echo-ranging heard bearing about 060 T.
2400 L Distance run 112.5 miles. Fuel used 1299 gallons.
A 95 V ground developed in after battery due to water leak
fror deck above to cell tops. Source is being investigated
and will be listed under major defects.
Wednesday - November 25, 1942.
Submerged as before evading searching destroyer.
0030 L Stern tube (land started to show steam around port shaft.
This was cleared irr.ediately by slacking off on gland.
0120 L Surfaced about 12 niles southwest of scene of attack, no
ships in sight. Decided to run 4 riles further to southwest
to keep away from. search and put in much needed air and
battery charge. On east and west courses till daylight.
Battery ground has been cleared.
0542 L lade quick dive for daylight submerged patrol and started
working back to northeast to cover sane area as yesterday.
0706 L Sighted plane on northerly course, looked like a bomber
(see table) flying very low over water on a northerly course.
0717 L Sighted sane plane bearing 355 T, heeded south and gaining
altitude, and at same tine sighted smoke on same bearing.
C/C to head for smoke.
0
0800 L Fosit lat 8-40.56, long 156-51 Π.
0804 L Smoke disappeared bearing about 339 Τ.
1200 L Posit lat 8-32.2 S, long 156-52.8 E. C/C to 090 T to head
back into area "B".
1537 L C/C to 000 to patrol on various courses across route to
IUI DI DAR.
1613 L sighted two seaplanes (see table) to northward on course
about 300T. These planes were not in formation and seemed
to be searching area, each independent of the other.
1700 L Sighted sar.e or sirilar planes again searching area on
various courses.
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WSS/R
Tuesday - November 24, 1942. Con't.
2320 L Last echo-ranging heard bearing about 060 T.
2400 L Distance run 112.5 miles. Fuel used 1299 gallons.
A 95 V ground developed in after battery due to water leak
fror deck above to cell tops. Source is being investigated
and will be listed under major defects.
Wednesday - November 25, 1942.
Submerged as before evading searching destroyer.
0030 L Stern tube (land started to show steam around port shaft.
This was cleared irr.ediately by slacking off on gland.
0120 L Surfaced about 12 niles southwest of scene of attack, no
ships in sight. Decided to run 4 riles further to southwest
to keep away from. search and put in much needed air and
battery charge. On east and west courses till daylight.
Battery ground has been cleared.
0542 L lade quick dive for daylight submerged patrol and started
working back to northeast to cover sane area as yesterday.
0706 L Sighted plane on northerly course, looked like a bomber
(see table) flying very low over water on a northerly course.
0717 L Sighted sane plane bearing 355 T, heeded south and gaining
altitude, and at same tine sighted smoke on same bearing.
C/C to head for smoke.
0
0800 L Fosit lat 8-40.56, long 156-51 Π.
0804 L Smoke disappeared bearing about 339 Τ.
1200 L Posit lat 8-32.2 S, long 156-52.8 E. C/C to 090 T to head
back into area "B".
1537 L C/C to 000 to patrol on various courses across route to
IUI DI DAR.
1613 L sighted two seaplanes (see table) to northward on course
about 300T. These planes were not in formation and seemed
to be searching area, each independent of the other.
1700 L Sighted sar.e or sirilar planes again searching area on
various courses.
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1935 L Surfaced.
U.S.S. CAUDGEON
WSS/R
Wednesday - November 25, 1942. Con't.
2000 L Fosit lat 8-30.2 S, long 156-57.1 E.
2400 L Distance run 64 miles. Fuel used 615 gallons.
Thursday - November 26, 1942.
Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.
0527 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Fosit lat 8-47.5 S, long 157-04.1 E.
0831 L Sighted two engine bomber on course north (see table) lat
8-46.5 S, long 157-04.1 E.
0837 L Plane changed course to 180 T and passed about 2 miles
away. Looked like a LOCKHEED "HUDSON".
0842 L Plane c/c to 135 T.
1200 L Fosit lat 8-40 S, long 157-06 E.
1953 L Surfaced. Leaving station in accordance with instructions
contained in SUBS 42 NR 4B and 14B.
2000 L Fosit lat 8-40 S, long 156-49.9 E. C/C to 180 T.
2400 L Distance run 108.1 miles. Fuel used 1162 gallons.
Friday - November 27, 1942.
Cruising on the surface during night, submerged during
daylight enroute to base.
0120 L C/C to 147 T to follow prescribed route.
0345 L C/C to 185 T to follow prescribed route.
0545 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0800 L Fosit lat 11-11.7 S, long 157-08.7 E.
1200 L Fosit lat 11-19.8 S, long 157-07.9 E.
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WSS/R

Wednesday - November 25, 1942. Con't.

1935 L Surfaced.
2000 L Posit lat 8-30.2 S, long 156-57.1 E.
2400 L Distance run 64 miles. Fuel used 615 gallons.

Thursday - November 26, 1942.

Patrolling surface at night, submerged during daylight.
Various courses.

0527 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0800 L Posit lat 8-47.5 S, long 157-04.1 E.
0831 L Sighted two engine bomber on course north (see table) lat
       8-46.5 S, long 157-04.1 E.
0837 L Plane changed course to 180 T and passed about 2 miles
       away. Looked like a LOCKHEED "HUDSON".
0842 L Plane c/c to 135 T.
1200 L Posit lat 8-40 S, long 157-06 E.
1953 L Surfaced. Leaving station in accordance with instructions
       contained in SUBS 42 NR 4B and 14B.
2000 L Posit lat 8-40 S, long 156-49.9 E. C/C to 180 T.
2400 L Distance run 108.1 miles. Fuel used 1162 gallons.

Friday - November 27, 1942.

Cruising on the surface during night, submerged during
daylight enroute to base.

0120 L C/C to 147 T to follow prescribed route.
0345 L C/C to 185 T to follow prescribed route.
0545 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run.
0800 L Posit lat 11-11.7 S, long 157-08.7 E.
1200 L Posit lat 11-19.8 S, long 157-07.9 E.

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                                                                    WSS/R
                                        Friday - November 27, 1942. Con't.

1909 L Surfaced. Started making about 14.5 knots on 3 main engines.
2000 L Posit lat 11-52.5 S, long 157-12 E.
2400 L Distance run 183.4 miles. Fuel used 2531 gallons.

                                        Saturday - November 28, 1942.

        Cruising on the surface, enroute Base.
0535 L Made trim dive.
0606 L Surfaced. Started making about 12.5 knots on 2 main engines.
0800 L Posit lat 14-44.3 S, long 156-54 E.
1200 L Posit lat 15-30.8 S, long 156-45.7 E.
2000 L Posit lat 17-29.4 S, long 156-30.4 E.
2400 L Distance run 323 miles. Fuel used 4293 gallons.

                                        Sunday - November 29, 1942.

        Cruising on surface, enroute Base.
0800 L Posit lat 20-09.9 S, long 156-18 E.
1200 L Posit lat 20-53.8 S, long 156-13.8 E.
        Received RDO BRISBANE 282357, telling us to look for SAURY
        to pass us about midnight 30 Nov. 1942.
1400 L Started discharge of battery, on propulsion, at the 3 hour
        rate to cycle battery.
1729 L Completed battery discharge and put engines back on
        propulsion and on battery charge.
2000 L Posit lat 22-20.9 S, long 156-05 E.
2353 L C/C to 190 T to head for PT. BUD.
2400 L Distance run 290 miles. Fuel used 3281 gallons.
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WSS/R

Friday - November 27, 1942.
Con't.
1909 L Surfaced. Started making about 14.5 knots on 3 main engines.
2000 L Posit lat 11-52.5 S, long 157-12 E.
2400 L Distance run 183.4 miles. Fuel used 2531 gallons.

Saturday - November 28, 1942.
Cruising on the surface, enroute Base.
0535 L Made trim dive.
0606 L Surfaced. Started making about 12.5 knots on 2 main engines.
0800 L Posit lat 14-44.3 S, long 156-54 E.
1200 L Posit lat 15-30.8 S, long 156-45.7 E.
2000 L Posit lat 17-29.4 S, long 156-30.4 E.
2400 L Distance run 323 miles. Fuel used 4293 gallons.

Sunday - November 29, 1942.
Cruising on surface, enroute Base.
0800 L Posit lat 20-09.9 S, long 156-18 E.
1200 L Posit lat 20-53.8 S, long 156-13.8 E.
Received RDO BRISBANE 282357, telling us to look for SAURY
to pass us about midnight 30 Nov. 1942.
1400 L Started discharge of battery, on propulsion, at the 3 hour
rate to cycle battery.
1729 L Completed battery discharge and put engines back on
propulsion and on battery charge.
2000 L Posit lat 22-20.9 S, long 156-05 E.
2353 L C/C to 190 T to head for PT. MUD.
2400 L Distance run 290 miles. Fuel used 3281 gallons.

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U.S.S. GUDGION
1.onday - lover.ber 30, 1942.
Cruising on surface, enroute base.
0532 L lade trim dive.
0023 L Surfaced.
0800 L Fosit lat 24-25 3, long 155-33.2 Ε.
1200 L Fosit lat 25-01 5, long, 155-20.5 E.
1839 L C/C to 227 T to head for FT. VI.
2000 L Fosit lat 26-12.85, long, 154-37 E.
2300 L bighted glow of CN
TORTOII LT. bearing 252 T.
2400 L Distance run 200.8 Miles. Fuel used 2015 gallons.
-
Tuesday - DECEMBER 1, 1942.
Cruisin surface, enroute Base.
0200 L started steering various courses to enter channel.
0540 L Picked up pilot and started steering various courses at
various speeds conforming to channel proceeding; to
ARIDAIE.
0919 L Loored alongside U.S.S. SPERRY.

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DECLASSIFIED
U.S.S. GUDGION
1.onday - lover.ber 30, 1942.
Cruising on surface, enroute base.
0532 L lade trim dive.
0023 L Surfaced.
0800 L Fosit lat 24-25 3, long 155-33.2 Ε.
1200 L Fosit lat 25-01 5, long, 155-20.5 E.
1839 L C/C to 227 T to head for FT. VI.
2000 L Fosit lat 26-12.85, long, 154-37 E.
2300 L bighted glow of CN
TORTOII LT. bearing 252 T.
2400 L Distance run 200.8 Miles. Fuel used 2015 gallons.
-
Tuesday - DECEMBER 1, 1942.
Cruisin surface, enroute Base.
0200 L started steering various courses to enter channel.
0540 L Picked up pilot and started steering various courses at
various speeds conforming to channel proceeding; to
ARIDAIE.
0919 L Loored alongside U.S.S. SPERRY.

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[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R

2. WEATHER.
In area Easy (west) the wind was light and variable.
The seas varied from a flat calm to a slight surface ripple.
There were numerous tropical rain squalls in this area from 1/2
hour to 1 hour duration. There were two days of general rain.
The overcast varied from day to day but on an average was fifty
percent cloudy. Visibility was excellent except in the vicinity
of rain squalls.

In area Love (west) the same general weather was
encountered except that three days of general rain and moderately
rough seas was experienced.

For the three days patrol in area Baker (off MUNDA BAR),
the sea was flat calm, wind was light and the visibility excellent.

3. TIDAL INFORMATION.
(a) Enroute through VITIAZ STRAIT a northwesterly set
of 2.0 knots was experienced.
(b) In area Easy a southwesterly set of .7 knots was
experienced off GAZELLE PENINSULA.
(c) Off HONO ISLAND (area Baker) a westerly set of .5
knots was experienced for several days. In general, however,
currents encountered in this area agree with prevailing wind.
(d) No current was experienced in our part of area "B".

4. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.
None. The mountains on NEW IRELAND and NEW HANOVER are
apparently not accurately charted. MT. KILALA on CANONGA ISLAND
(area Baker) is not accurately charted.

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[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
2. WEATHER.
U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R

In area Easy (west) the wind was light and variable.
The seas varied from a flat calm to a slight surface ripple.
There were numerous tropical rain squalls in this area from 1/2
hour to 1 hour duration. There were two days of general rain.
The overcast varied from day to day but on an average was fifty
percent cloudy. Visibility was excellent except in the vicinity
of rain squalls.

In area Love (west) the same general weather was
encountered except that three days of general rain and moderately
rough seas was experienced.

For the three days patrol in area Baker (off MUNDA BAR),
the sea was flat calm, wind was light and the visibility excellent.

3. TIDAL INFORMATION.

(a) Enroute through VITIAZ STRAIT a northwesterly set
of 2.0 knots was experienced.
(b) In area Easy a southwesterly set of .7 knots was
experienced off GAZELLE PENINSULA.
(c) Off HONO ISLAND (area Baker) a westerly set of .5
knots was experienced for several days. In general, however,
currents encountered in this area agree with prevailing wind.
(d) No current was experienced in our part of area "B".

4. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.

None. The mountains on NEW IRELAND and NEW HANOVER are
apparently not accurately charted. LT. KILALA on CANONGA ISLAND
(area Baker) is not accurately charted.

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WSS/R

R E M A R K S
K H T Z
A E I O R
T G L E N A G
E S I N N A
R T G E E N
K H (L) G
S T DATE TYPE POSITION O C L E S D F
N O U R S P E E N G T H E S T R A F T
R S E D H T T
1942

1.  40 2220 6000 10/17 PATROL 3-19.5 S 090 5 200 10
                                    150-09.8 E
2.  90 0853 12000 10/18 Fr. 3-05.5 S 140 10 250 15
                                    150-08 E
3.  -- 1328 20000 10/18 -- 3-13.3 S 180 -- -- --
                                    150-08.8 E
4.  110 1000 15000 10/21 Fr 5 3-30.2 S 288 7.5 450 25
                                    150-30.6 E
5.  40 2204 8000 10/21 PATROL 3-48 S 280 10 150- 10
                                    DD 2? 150-33 E 200
6.  110 0905 15000 10/22 Fr 5 3-37.2 S 330 8 450 28
                                    150-12.7 E
7.  40 0107 8000 10/24 PATROL 3-22 S 315 10 150- 10
                                    2 149-23 E 200
8.  40 0454 10000 10/27 PATROL 3-26.7 S W 3 150 10
                                    Fr 3 150-37.8 E 25
9.  110 0129 10000 10/29 DD 1 3-38 S 090 8.5 450 28
                                    150-57 E
10. -- 2210 5000 11/3 -- 3-28.6 S W 20 18- 400- --
                                    150-36.0 E 500
11. 110 0505 7000 11/5 DD 1 3-43 S 090 10 400- 30
                                    Fr 5 150-48 E 500
12. 110 210 10000 11/11 DD 2 3-31.5 S 270 8.5 400- 28
                                    148-13.8 E 500
13. --- 2017 5000 11/16 --- 7-38.3 S N 20 --- ---
                                    155-02.8 E
14. --- 2328 6000 11/19 PATROL 7-10.5 S 315 Slow --- ---
                                    AK 2 154-53.5 E
15. --- 2046 10000 11/24 DD 3 8-24 S 120 10 450 30
                                    156-56.5 E

REMARKS ON FOLLOWING PAGE
UNDER CORRESPONDING
NUMBERS
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DECLASSIFIED, SIIS SITED. CONT. REMARKS
1. Une patrol crait. appeared to be either large subchasers
or corvettes, using ecno-ranging about every five minutes.
2. Carried one gun forward. Two high stick nasts. 1 high stack,
straight bow. Counter stern. 2000-3000 tons.
3. Sighted snoke and 1 nast. Out of sight shortly after.
4. Old type freighters, straight bow, 1 high stack, 2 high stick
masts, Superstructure anidships around stack. About 7000 tons. Fired
six torpedoes, hit two freighters. Appeared light, riding high out of
water.
5. Vessel overtook us fror. astern. Dove to escape detection.
Similar to patrol vessels previously sighted.
6. Ships were similar to those in convoy of 10/21 (see 4 above).
Two escorts could be heard echo-ranging. Had one plane for air
screen. About 7500 tons.
7. Apparently alone searching area. latrol vessel.
8. Two patrol vessels sare type as before. Searching on line of
Learing.
9. Sane type as those encountered on 10/21. 5000-7500 tons.
10. Appeared to be lerge vessel naking high speed. lo escort
seen or neard.
11. Ship was large passenger freighter. Straight bow. High center
stack. 2 high stick rasts. Considerable superstructure amidships.
Similar to ARIZONA 8000-10000 tons.
12. type as those encountered on 10/21. Fired 9 torpedoes.
Lade ó hits or 3 or 4 different ships. About 7500 ton ships.
13. Very indistinct could not name out type.
14. Bad visibility. Could not make out details. Lost these ships
in rain squall.
15. 3 DD's escorting 2 large aks. One DD opened fire with guns
borore we reached attack position, forcing us to dive. Then they
attacked with depth charges. These anneared to be large merchant
type but details could not be made out. Estirated 8000-10000 tons.

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DECLASSIFIED, SIIS SITED. CONT. REMARKS
1. Une patrol crait. appeared to be either large subchasers
or corvettes, using ecno-ranging about every five minutes.
2. Carried one gun forward. Two high stick nasts. 1 high stack,
straight bow. Counter stern. 2000-3000 tons.
3. Sighted snoke and 1 nast. Out of sight shortly after.
4. Old type freighters, straight bow, 1 high stack, 2 high stick
masts, Superstructure anidships around stack. About 7000 tons. Fired
six torpedoes, hit two freighters. Appeared light, riding high out of
water.
5. Vessel overtook us fror. astern. Dove to escape detection.
Similar to patrol vessels previously sighted.
6. Ships were similar to those in convoy of 10/21 (see 4 above).
Two escorts could be heard echo-ranging. Had one plane for air
screen. About 7500 tons.
7. Apparently alone searching area. latrol vessel.
8. Two patrol vessels sare type as before. Searching on line of
Learing.
9. Sane type as those encountered on 10/21. 5000-7500 tons.
10. Appeared to be lerge vessel naking high speed. lo escort
seen or neard.
11. Ship was large passenger freighter. Straight bow. High center
stack. 2 high stick rasts. Considerable superstructure amidships.
Similar to ARIZONA 8000-10000 tons.
12. type as those encountered on 10/21. Fired 9 torpedoes.
Lade ó hits or 3 or 4 different ships. About 7500 ton ships.
13. Very indistinct could not name out type.
14. Bad visibility. Could not make out details. Lost these ships
in rain squall.
15. 3 DD's escorting 2 large aks. One DD opened fire with guns
borore we reached attack position, forcing us to dive. Then they
attacked with depth charges. These anneared to be large merchant
type but details could not be made out. Estirated 8000-10000 tons.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON                                                              WSS/R

O. AIRCRAFT SIGHTED.
                                1942
Time     Range       Date     Type     Position                 On Course     Altitude

1. 1022 L 10 Mi.     10/14    LB       7-15'45" S               N             2000
                                       150-01'50" E
                                       3-14 S
2. 1815 L 10 Mi.     10/17    LB       150-06 E                 300 T         4000
                                       3-05'35" S
3. 0818 L 8 Mi.      10/18    S        150-02'20" E             195 T         6000
                                       3-05.5 S
4. 0855 L 5 Mi.      10/18    S        150-08 E                 110 T         200
                                       3-08.5 S
5. 1430 L 8 Mi.      10/21    S        150-30.6 E               Circling      1000
                                       3-37.2 S
6. 0912 L 12 Mi.     10/22    S        150-12.7 E               Circling      1000
                                       3-26.7 S
7. 0804 L 5 Mi.      10/27    S        150-37.8 E               150 T         1000
                                       3-40.5 S
8. 0752 L 7 Mi.      10/28    S?       150-43.0 E               180 T         2000
                                       3-11 S
9. 1041 L 5 Mi.      11/8     S        150-29.3 E               270 T         2000
                                       3-47 S
10. 1028 L 8 Mi.     11/10    ?        151-15.8 E               Circling      1500
                                       3-47 S
11. 1046 L 1000 Yds  11/10    S        151-14.8 E               Circling      500
                                       3-43 S
12. 1553 L 12 Mi.    11/10    ?        151-01.2 E               Circling      1000
                                       7-29.7 S
13. 0025 L 2 Mi.     11/15    P        153-50.8 E               250 T         1000
                                       7-38.1 S
14. 0747 L 3 Mi.     11/18    S        155-30.7 E               020 T         500
                                       7-16.5 S
15. 1142 L 4 Mi.     11/23    S        155-10.0 E               270 T         1500
                                       8-30.6 S
16. 1555 L 5 Mi.     11/24    B        157-02.1 E               270 T         5000
                                       8-39 S
17. 0706 L 8 Mi.     11/25    B        156-51 E                 000 T         100
                                       8-33.8 S
18. 1613 L 8 Mi.     11/25    S        157-01.8 E               300 T         2000
                                       8-46.5 S
19. 0831 L 5 Mi.     11/26    P        157-04.1 E               000 T         500
                                       8-46.5 S

REMARKS ON FOLLOWING PAGE
UNDER CORRESPONDING
NUMBERS.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON                                                              WSS/R

O. AIRCRAFT SIGHTED.
                                1942
Time     Range       Date     Type     Position                 On Course     Altitude

1. 1022 L 10 Mi.     10/14    LB       7-15'45" S               N             2000
                                       150-01'50" E
                                       3-14 S
2. 1815 L 10 Mi.     10/17    LB       150-06 E                 300 T         4000
                                       3-05'35" S
3. 0818 L 8 Mi.      10/18    S        150-02'20" E             195 T         6000
                                       3-05.5 S
4. 0855 L 5 Mi.      10/18    S        150-08 E                 110 T         200
                                       3-08.5 S
5. 1430 L 8 Mi.      10/21    S        150-30.6 E               Circling      1000
                                       3-37.2 S
6. 0912 L 12 Mi.     10/22    S        150-12.7 E               Circling      1000
                                       3-26.7 S
7. 0804 L 5 Mi.      10/27    S        150-37.8 E               150 T         1000
                                       3-40.5 S
8. 0752 L 7 Mi.      10/28    S?       150-43.0 E               180 T         2000
                                       3-11 S
9. 1041 L 5 Mi.      11/8     S        150-29.3 E               270 T         2000
                                       3-47 S
10. 1028 L 8 Mi.     11/10    ?        151-15.8 E               Circling      1500
                                       3-47 S
11. 1046 L 1000 Yds  11/10    S        151-14.8 E               Circling      500
                                       3-43 S
12. 1553 L 12 Mi.    11/10    ?        151-01.2 E               Circling      1000
                                       7-29.7 S
13. 0025 L 2 Mi.     11/15    P        153-50.8 E               250 T         1000
                                       7-38.1 S
14. 0747 L 3 Mi.     11/18    S        155-30.7 E               020 T         500
                                       7-16.5 S
15. 1142 L 4 Mi.     11/23    S        155-10.0 E               270 T         1500
                                       8-30.6 S
16. 1555 L 5 Mi.     11/24    B        157-02.1 E               270 T         5000
                                       8-39 S
17. 0706 L 8 Mi.     11/25    B        156-51 E                 000 T         100
                                       8-33.8 S
18. 1613 L 8 Mi.     11/25    S        157-01.8 E               300 T         2000
                                       8-46.5 S
19. 0831 L 5 Mi.     11/26    P        157-04.1 E               000 T         500
                                       8-46.5 S

REMARKS ON FOLLOWING PAGE
UNDER CORRESPONDING
NUMBERS.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON
6. AIRCRAFT SIG TED. COL.'T. RELARKS.
WSS/R
1. Too far to identify or accurately nake out details. Sky 80%
overcast. Ceiling 2000 feet. Fossibly 8-172.
2. Too distant to identify accurately. Sky 90% clouded.
3. Sin le eine seenlane. One large pontoon.
4. Cillei to Uhi 500. Could not rake out further details.
5. Eneny seaplane observed circling over area of attack. Cingle
portoon. Could not get further details. Sea glassy.
6. scouting plane was circling over convoy acting as air screen.
7.
Single engine. Fixed landing gear. Low wing monoplane.
Similar to 99 Baka Gekiki dive bomber. Identification doubtful due
to distance.
8. Vas unale to see details due to clouds. single engine
nonoplane.
9. Single engine low wing Lonoplane with twin floats.
10. Too distant for details.
11. Biplane, single engine, single float, scout plane that
apparently sighted our periscope. We dove to 150 feet.
12. Too distant for details.
13. Two engine amphibian.
14. Twin engine nonoplane with fixed landing gear.
15. Sinele engine, Lonoplane, seaplane.
16.
Three heavy bonbers in formation. Appeared to be "Flying
Fortresses". Une'le to rake definite identification due to long range.
17. Bor.ber type flying low. Would dip below horizon. Snoke sighted
where plane dipped. Lon, inge nade it impossible to observe further
deteils. ilane bearing 355 T when sighted.
18. Single engine seaplane. Sirilar to US SOC. Joined by another
of similar type 5 r.inutes later. Novements of planes indicated they
were searchin area. Flane bearing 065 T when sighted.
19. Plane passed us on our port bear.. 0835 c/o to 090. 0837 c/c
to 180. Tassed on stbd. bean, range 2 niles. 0842 c/c to 135. While
plane was close identified it as a LOCKHEED "HUDSΟΙ".
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Serial 0050
SC

U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R

AIRCRAFT SIG T.D. CON'T. REMARKS

1. Too far to identify or accurately make out details. Sky 80%
   overcast. Ceiling 2000 feet. Possibly B-17E.

2. Too distant to identify accurately. Sky 90% clouded.

3. Single engine seaplane. One large pontoon.

4. Similar to US SOC. Could not make out further details.

5. Enemy seaplane observed circling over area of attack. Single
   pontoon. Could not get further details. Sea glassy.

6. Scouting plane was circling over convoy acting as air screen.

7. Single engine. Fixed landing gear. Low wing monoplane.
   Similar to Baki Gekiki dive bomber. Identification doubtful due
   to distance.

8. Was unable to see details due to clouds. Single engine
   monoplane.

9. Single engine low wing monoplane with twin floats.

10. Too distant for details.

11. Biplane, single engine, single float, scout plane that
    apparently sighted our periscope. We dove to 150 feet.

12. Too distant for details.

13. Two engine amphibian.

14. Twin engine monoplane with fixed landing gear.

15. Single engine, monoplane, seaplane.

16. Three heavy bombers in formation. Appeared to be "Flying
    Fortresses". Unable to make definite identification due to long range.

17. Bomber type flying low. Would dip below horizon. Smoke sighted
    where plane disappeared. Long range made it impossible to observe further
    details. Plane bearing 355 T when sighted.

18. Single engine seaplane. Similar to US SOC. Joined by another
    of similar type 5 minutes later. Movements of planes indicated they
    were searching area. Plane bearing 065 T when sighted.

19. Plane passed us on our port beam. 0835 c/c to 090. 0837 c/c
    to 180. Passed on stbd. beam, range 2 miles. 0842 c/c to 135. While
    plane was close identified it as a LOCKHEED "HUDSON".

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[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
                                                                U.S.S. GUDGEON.                                                                WSS/R

7. DETAILS OF SUBMARINE ATTACKS.
                                (1)                               (2)                               (3)                               (4)                               (5)
Time                            1112                              1112                              2347                              2352                              2357
Date                            10/21/42                          10/21/42                          11/11/42                          11/11/42                          11/11/42

Lat                             3-30.2 S                          3-30.2 S                          3-31.5 S                          3-31.5 S                          3-31.5 S
Long                            150-30.6 E                        150-30.6 E                        148-13.8 E                        148-13.8 E                        148-13.8 E

Torp. fired                     3                                 3                                 3                                 3                                 3

See note #                      1                                 2                                 3                                 3                                 2

Hits                            2                                 1                                 1                                 3                                 2

Tonnage                         7000                              7000                              7500                              7500                              7500

Type Target                     AJ                                AJ                                AK                                AK                                AK

Range                           1400                              3500                              2200                              1500                              2500

Periscope                       Yes                               Yes                               No                                No                                No

Night surface to                No                                No                                Yes                               Yes                               Yes

Est.Draft                       25                                25                                28                                28                                28

Torp.depth set                  14                                14                                10                                10                                10

B or S shot                     Bow                               Bow                               Bow                               Bow                               Stern

Track angle                     105 S                             115 S                             110 S                             96 S                              80 S

Gyro angle                      20 R                              30 R                              0                                 0                                 0

Target speed                    7.5                               7.5                               8                                 8                                 8

Firing
interval                        8-11"                             10-11"                            10-13"                            10"                               10-15"

Spread                          3 degree                          2 degree                          3 degree                          3 degree                          2 degree
                                divergent                         divergent                         divergent                         divergent                         divergent

                                                                NOTES ON FOLLOWING PAGE.

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DECLASSIFIED 7. DETAILS OF SUBMARINE ATTACKS.
Time
Date
(1)
1112
10/21/42
(2)
1112
10/21/42
(3)
2347
11/11/42
(4)
2352
11/11/42
(5)
2357
11/11/42
Lat
Long
3-30.2 S
150-30.6 E
3-30.2 S
150-30.6 E
3-31.5 S
148-13.8 E
3-31.5 S
148-13.8 E
3-31.5 S
148-13.8 E

Torp. fired
3
3
3
3
3
See lote #
1
2
3
4
5
Hits
2
1
1
3
2
Tonnage
7000
7000
7500
7500
7500
Type Target
AJ
AJ
AK
AK
AK
Range
1400
3500
2200
1500
2500
Periscope Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Light surface bo
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Est.Draft
25
25
28
28
28
Torp.depth set 14
14
10
10
10
B or S shot Low
Bow
Bow
Bow
Stern
Track angle 105 S
115 S
110 S
96 S
80 S
Gyro angle
20 R
30 R
0
0
0
Target speed 7.5
7.5
8
8
8
Firing
interval
8-11"
10-11"
10-13"
10"
10-15"
Spread
3 degree
divergent
2 degree
divergent
3 degree 3 degree
divergent divergent
2 degree
divergent

NOTES ON FOLLOWING PAGE.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R

7. DETAILS OF SUBMARINE ATTACKS. CONT'D. REMARKS.

Note 1. Two hits, one observed by Commanding Officer, second
         was timed torpedo explosion.

Note 2. One hit, timed torpedo explosion.

Note 3. One hit, timed torpedo explosion either on target
         aimed at which was at greater than estimated range,
         or on similar vessel observed to be almost in line
         with target and further away.

Note 4. Two hits observed by Commanding Officer on target
         and one timed explosion which indicated hit on another
         target further away.

Note 5. Commanding Officer observed one hit on target,
         timed explosion indicated a second hit on another AK
         or escorting destroyer observed in line with and at
         greater range than target fired at.

         All targets were watched during firing and a new
         target bearing was given to T.D.C. immediately before
         each torpedo was fired in order to check setup.

         Sound indicated that all torpedoes ran normally.

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WSS/R
7. DETAILS OF SUBMARINE ATTACKS. CON'T. REMARKS.
Note 1. Two hits, one observed by Commanding Officer, second
was timed torpedo explosion.
Note 2. One hit, timed torpedo explosion.
Note 3. One hit, timed torpedo explosion either on target
aimed at which was at greater than estimated range,
or on similar vessel observed to be almost in line
with target and further away.
Note 4. Two hits observed by Commanding Officer on target
and one timed explosion which indicated hit on another
target further away.
Note 5. Commanding Officer observed one hit on target,
timed explosion indicated a second hit on another AK
or escorting destroyer observed in line with and at
greater range than target fired at.

All targets were watched during firing and a new
target bearing was given to T.D.C. immediately before
each torpedo was fired in order to check setup.

Sound indicated that all torpedoes ran normally.

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WSS/R
DECLASSIFIED 8. ALTIEJAS IEASURES.
Shipping through this area (2) is usually escorted by destroyers.
One destroyer will escort from. one to three ships and five ships
will as a rule te escorted by two destroyers. The destroyers echo-
range on 18 to 24 kc. The escorts did not drop depth charges as
freely as some of those encountered in the past. They seemed to try
to locate the submarine accurately by echo-ranging and thendropped
only one or two at a tine. They did not seer. to use the usual
defensive barrage to try to drive the submarine off, as soon as its
presence had been revealed by the firing of torpedoes. lo depth
ciges were heard after the night attack on november 11, 1942.
Small anti-subirine vess ls patrol this area periodically. They
patrol singly on in pairs. They are similar to a large subonaser or
corvette. They are equiped with echo-ranging gear which they use
while patrolling at a speed of 3-5 knots.
The eastern end of the area, near RABAUL, between NEW BRITAIN
and InW IRELAND and the area southwest of JAUL ISLAND seems to be
well patrolled by aircraft.
The ships in the convoys are Lade up into a ragged column
formation apparently in an effort to make it difficult for a submarine
to use the same setup on two targets without having to maneuver into
a new position.
Air screens are used but they do not stick to the immediate
vicinity of the convoy. They patrol at considerable distance from the
convoy, covering the are in generel and only fly over the convoy
periodically.
The escontin lastrovers encountered on 11/74 in area "P" used
guniire to Lives Ca then attacked with depth charges. All 3
Mestions joined in the first attack, then two apparently app proceeded
with the convoy anl left one to keep up the search. Leho-ranging
(18 Kc) was not used til 37 minutes after the first depth charge
attack. These escorts were Lore liberal with their depth charges than
any encountered this patrol. Two destroyers dropped simultaneously
for the first barrage which contained a total of 13 charges. One hour
and 15 Linutes later the destroyer which had continued the search
dropped a barrage of 4 charges. Opecing between explosions was not
even which indicates various depth settings. There was some indica-
tion that these destroyers fired torpedoes at us prior to using their
guns. A loud swishing, noise was eard through the hull as we reached
50 ft. This noise could not be explained as having come from anything
in the boat and certainly sounded like something passing close aboard
at high speed. This could have been a torpedo. This sane thing was
experienced during a night surface attack during last patrol.
Air search of these areas usually follows soon after a subusrine's
presence is revealed. If the contact is at night air search may be
cxpected next day.
Targets use radical zigs and course changes. Changes of as much
as 100 degrees were observed. This, at times, prevents a successful
attack oven after the submarine has reached what appears to be an
idual position carly in the approach.

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WSS/R
DECLASSIFIED 8. ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES.
Shipping through this area (2) is usually escorted by destroyers.
One destroyer will escort from. one to three ships and five ships
will as a rule be escorted by two destroyers. The destroyers echo-
range on 18 to 24 kc. The escorts did not drop depth charges as
freely as some of those encountered in the past. They seemed to try
to locate the submarine accurately by echo-ranging and thendropped
only one or two at a time. They did not seem to use the usual
defensive barrage to try to drive the submarine off, as soon as its
presence had been revealed by the firing of torpedoes. No depth
charges were heard after the night attack on november 11, 1942.
Small anti-submarine vess ls patrol this area periodically. They
patrol singly on in pairs. They are similar to a large subchaser or
corvette. They are equiped with echo-ranging gear which they use
while patrolling at a speed of 3-5 knots.
The eastern end of the area, near RABAUL, between NEW BRITAIN
and NEW IRELAND and the area southwest of JAUL ISLAND seems to be
well patrolled by aircraft.
The ships in the convoys are made up into a ragged column
formation apparently in an effort to make it difficult for a submarine
to use the same setup on two targets without having to maneuver into
a new position.
Air screens are used but they do not stick to the immediate
vicinity of the convoy. They patrol at considerable distance from the
convoy, covering the area in general and only fly over the convoy
periodically.
The escorting destroyers encountered on 11/24 in area "P" used
gunfire to drive us down then attacked with depth charges. All 3
destroyers joined in the first attack, then two apparently proceeded
with the convoy and left one to keep up the search. Echo-ranging
(18 Kc) was not used until 37 minutes after the first depth charge
attack. These escorts were more liberal with their depth charges than
any encountered this patrol. Two destroyers dropped simultaneously
for the first barrage which contained a total of 13 charges. One hour
and 15 minutes later the destroyer which had continued the search
dropped a barrage of 4 charges. Spacing between explosions was not
even which indicates various depth settings. There was some indica-
tion that these destroyers fired torpedoes at us prior to using their
guns. A loud swishing noise was heard through the hull as we reached
50 ft. This noise could not be explained as having come from anything
in the boat and certainly sounded like something passing close aboard
at high speed. This could have been a torpedo. This same thing was
experienced during a night surface attack during last patrol.
Air search of these areas usually follows soon after a submarine's
presence is revealed. If the contact is at night air search may be
expected next day.
Targets use radical zigs and course changes. Changes of as much
as 100 degrees were observed. This, at times, prevents a successful
attack even after the submarine has reached what appears to be an
ideal position early in the approach.

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C&R Department

U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/T

9. MAJOR DEFECTS.
1. High pressure air banks, leaks,
(a) 5C (#5 airbank, 4 bottles)
(b) 5C (#5 airbank, 3 bottles)
(c) 4F (#4 airbank, 4 bottles)
(d) 2C (#2 airbank, 3 bottles)
Loss of above bottles reduces air capacity by 33%.

2. Lack of spare snifting valves for trim pump renders pump
useless at deep submergence.

3. Leak in 600 lb blow lines in after bulkhead of Control Room.
(leaks salt water).

4. Antenna trunk floods even at periscope depth.

5. After battery deck is not watertight where forward induction
for after battery pierces deck. (abaft scullery)

Engineering Department.

1. Lube Lines.
The lube lines from the pump to the cooler, on all main
engines are continually being ruptured by vibration. This line should
be replaced by flexible tubing.

2. Injector and Relay Valve Sleeves.
These sleeves were ruptured beyond repair when a liner
cracked. The lack of spares prevented the use of one main engine for
a major portion of this patrol.

3. Ballasting.
Reballasting of this vessel was listed among the major defects
of the last patrol but has not been accomplished. The following
condition did not reoccur on this patrol, but it should be corrected.
The condition of loading was as follows: 9000# stores, 13000 gallons
fuel oil in 5 and 6 normal fuel oil tanks, 1200 gallons fresh water,
one torpedo forward, and eight torpedoes aft. The variable tanks
were as follows: forward trim, 26000#; auxiliary 1 and 2, empty;
negative tank, empty; after trim, empty.

4. Degaussing Coils (ground).
A full voltage ground on the magnetic compass compensating
coil has persisted since the installation. This condition prevents
the use of the coil.

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DECLASSIFIED S. LAJOR DEFECTS.
C&R Department.
U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R
1. High pressure air banks, leaks,
(a) 5c (5 airbank, 4 cottles)
(b) 5e (5 airbank, 3 botties)
(c) 5f (4 airbank, 4 bottles)
(d) 2c (2 airbank, 3 bottles)
Loss of above bottles reduces air capacity by 33%.

2. Lack of spare snifting valves for tris pump renders purp
useless at deep submergence.

3. Leak in 600 lo blow lines in after bulkhead of Control Room.
(leaks salt water).

4. Antenne trunk floods even at periscope depth.

5. After battery deck is not watertight where forward induction
for after battery pierces deck. (abaft scullery)
Engineer De anticit.

1. Lube Lines.
The lube lines fron the pump to the cooler, on all nain
engines are continually being ruptured by vibration. This line should
be replaced by flexible tubing.

2. Injector and Relay Valve Sleeves.
These sleeves were ruptured beyond repair when a liner
cracked. The lack of spares prevented the use of one nain engine for
a Lajor portion of this patrol.

3. Ballasting.
Reballasting of this vessel was listed anong the major defects
of the last patiol but has not been accomplished. The following
condition did not reoccur on this patrol, but it should be corrected.
The condition of loading was as follows: 9000 stores, 13000 gallons
fuel oil in 5 and 6 nornal fuel oil tanks, 1200 gallons fresh water,
one torpedo forward, ani eight torpedoes aft. The variable tanks
were as follows: Forward trin, 20000%; auxiliary 1 and 2, empty;
negative tank, empty; after trim, empty.

4. Degaussin, Coils (round).
A full voltage ground on the magnetic compass conpensating
coil has persisted since the installation. This condition prevents
the use of the coil.

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DECLASSIFIED JON DU
U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R
JORONTACTS. COI 'T.
lower.
5. Lain attery Ventilation
Impellers and casings are sadly corroded. Persistent binding
of the impeller nas caused over loading of the notors.
6. Dead Reckoning Analyzer.
Out of order due to lack of spare speed potentiometer.
7. Cracked Liners.
Main cylinder lines ol 7 and 9 units of 3 main engine
and l and 6 of 12 nain engine are cracked.
10. GEL DIAL RES.
Shipping in the arcas patrolled (with very few exceptions)
was escorted by destroyers, and at tines was provided with an air
screen.
In area "" shipping was encountered from a point about 20
miles south of JAUL ISLAND, all the way to the southern boundary of
the area.
Convoy routes are procably shifted from time to tine and
fevor routes well south of IE IRELAND rather then close inshore.
All Officers and crew conducted themselves in a commendable
Lanner during all attacks and counter-attacks.
Again Liouterent DORI'S performance on the T.D.C. was
spectacular. Jemecially when firing at several different targets
with a rapidly, set up.
Redio
Reception and transLission normal. One Bell lumber $24. was
rissed on the night of lovember 24-25. We were submerged until 0130
(November 25th) and this murber was not repeated on any schedule
subsequent to this time.
Sound.
Sound reception was generally good. Continuous watch was
stood on the sound Gear both surfaced and submerged and on several
occasions pinging was heard on 18-24 Kos before the enemy was sighted.
Twice during reduced visibility high speed screws were heard before
cheny was sighted.
Sound on Japanese vossels does not appear to be very
eflective. Fatrol vessels and destroyers use pinging.
At times, when in a rair squall, the heavy rain striking
the surface of the water drowned out all other sounds. Thus sound
was poorest when nost needed in the resultant poor visibility,
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Serial 0050
DECLASSIFIED JON DU
U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R
JORONTACTS. COI 'T.
lower.
5. Lain attery Ventilation
Impellers and casings are sadly corroded. Persistent binding
of the impeller nas caused over loading of the notors.
6. Dead Reckoning Analyzer.
Out of order due to lack of spare speed potentiometer.
7. Cracked Liners.
Main cylinder lines ol 7 and 9 units of 3 main engine
and l and 6 of 12 nain engine are cracked.
10. GEL DIAL RES.
Shipping in the arcas patrolled (with very few exceptions)
was escorted by destroyers, and at tines was provided with an air
screen.
In area "" shipping was encountered from a point about 20
miles south of JAUL ISLAND, all the way to the southern boundary of
the area.
Convoy routes are procably shifted from time to tine and
fevor routes well south of IE IRELAND rather then close inshore.
All Officers and crew conducted themselves in a commendable
Lanner during all attacks and counter-attacks.
Again Liouterent DORI'S performance on the T.D.C. was
spectacular. Jemecially when firing at several different targets
with a rapidly, set up.
Redio
Reception and transLission normal. One Bell lumber $24. was
rissed on the night of lovember 24-25. We were submerged until 0130
(November 25th) and this murber was not repeated on any schedule
subsequent to this time.
Sound.
Sound reception was generally good. Continuous watch was
stood on the sound Gear both surfaced and submerged and on several
occasions pinging was heard on 18-24 Kos before the enemy was sighted.
Twice during reduced visibility high speed screws were heard before
cheny was sighted.
Sound on Japanese vossels does not appear to be very
eflective. Fatrol vessels and destroyers use pinging.
At times, when in a rair squall, the heavy rain striking
the surface of the water drowned out all other sounds. Thus sound
was poorest when nost needed in the resultant poor visibility,
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DECLASSIFIED

                                                                U.S.S. GUDGEON
                                                                                                'ISS/W

10. GENERAL
    REMARKS - Con't.

    RADAR

        Very successful for navigational work, especially during
    transit of VITIAZ STRAIT at night on the return trip.

    HEALTH

        The health of the crew as a whole was good, with three
    admittances to the sick list:
            Tonsillitis, acute                                  7 days
            Muscular rheumatism                                 8 days
            Cellulitis, rt leg                                  4 days
                                            Total              19 days
        Prevailing throughout the crew were numerous cases of
    heat rash, noticeably around the pubic region. Constipation was
    at a minimum.

    LOGISTIC DATA

        Days duration                                           55
        Days submerged                                          47
        Total miles steamed                                   6941
        Gallons of fuel used                                 69325
        Capacity fuel used                                   74.5%
        Gallons of lube oil used                               750
        Capacity lube oil used                               16.1%
        Gallons potable water used                           30100
        Gallons battery water used                            1800
        Limiting factor                                       ----

                                                    [SIGNATURE: W.S. Stovall, Jr.]
                                                    W.S. STOVALL, Jr.,
                                                    Lieutenant Commander, U.S.N.
                                                    Commanding, U. S. S. GUDGEON.

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DECLASSIFIED 10.
RADAR
U.S.S. GUDGION
ISS/W
GENERAL
REMARKS - Con't.

Very successful for navigational work, especially during
transit of VITIAZ STRAIT at night on the return trip.

HEALTH
The health of the crew as a whole was good, with three
admittances to the sick list:
| Tonsillitis, acute | 7 days |
| Muscular Rheumatism | 8 days |
| Cellulitis, rt leg | 4 days |
| Total | 19 days |
Prevailing throughout the crew were numerous cases of
heat rash, noticeably around the pubic region. Constipation was
at a minimum.

LOGISTIC DATA
| Days duration | 55 |
| Days submerged | 47 |
| Total miles steamed | 6941 |
| Gallons of fuel used | 69325 |
| % Capacity fuel used | 74.5% |
| Gallons of lube oil used | 750 |
| % Capacity lube oil used | 16.1% |
| Gallons potable water used | 30100 |
| Gallons battery water used | 1800 |
| Limiting factor | ---- |

[SIGNATURE: W.S. Stovall, Jr.]
W.S. STOVALL, Jr.,
Lieutenant Commander, U.S.N.
Commanding, U. S. S. GUDGEON.

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[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

SOUTH PACIFIC FORCE
OF THE UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
HEADQUARTERS OF THE COMMANDER
INTELLIGENCE SECTION
December 28, 1942

REPORT OF USS GUDGEON (SS-211) CTF-42

PATROL AREA                               PATROL PERIOD

South New Ireland,                              October 8 to December 1, 1942
South and West of the Shortlands,
and West of Munda Bar

ENEMY SHIPS SUNK

2 - AKs, 7500 tons
1 - AK, 7000 tons

ENEMY SHIPS DAMAGED

1 - AK, 7500 tons

Note: These were the results credited at
21, 1942, and November 11, 1942, in positions 3°30.2'S - 150°30.6'E
and 3°31.5'S - 148°13.8'E, respectively. Since sinkings were not
observed, it is impossible to discover from the War Diary the actual
results of each action.

ACTION SUMMARY

October 21:

Sighted convoy of 5 AKs, escorted by two DDs. Made approach
on their starboard bow and decided on two leading AKs as targets,
using 3 torpedoes on each. Three timed explosions indicated two
hits on the first target and one hit on the second.

November 11:

Sighted convoy of 5 AKs, escorted by two DDs, in a loose scat-
tered column. Made approach and fired a spread of three torpedoes
at AK #1 at about 2200 yards. One hit was heard which could have
been on AK #3, which was almost in line with AK #2 at the time of
firing. Then fired a spread of three with AK #4 as the target, range
1500 yards. Three explosions were heard and two of them observed on
the target, which proceeded to settle rapidly. The third explosion
could have been a hit on the target or on another ship. Submarine
turned to use stern tubes on AK #5 and fired a spread of three, range
2500 yards. One hit was observed on the target, which seemed to blow

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[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

SOUTH PACIFIC FORCE
OF THE UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
HEADQUARTERS OF THE COMMANDER
INTELLIGENCE SECTION
December 28, 1942

REPORT OF USS GUDGEON (SS-211) CTF-42

PATROL AREA                               PATROL PERIOD

South New Ireland,                              October 8 to December 1, 1942
South and West of the Shortlands,
and West of Munda Bar

ENEMY SHIPS SUNK

2 - AKs, 7500 tons
1 - AK, 7000 tons

ENEMY SHIPS DAMAGED

1 - AK, 7500 tons

Note: These were the results credited at attacks of October
21, 1942, and November 11, 1942, in positions 3°30.2'S - 150°30.6'E
and 3°31.5'S - 148°13.8'E, respectively. Since sinkings were not
observed, it is impossible to discover from the War Diary the actual
results of each action.

ACTION SUMMARY

October 21:

Sighted convoy of 5 AKs, escorted by two DDs. Made approach
on their starboard bow and decided on two leading AKs as targets,
using 3 torpedoes on each. Three timed explosions indicated two
hits on the first target and one hit on the second.

November 11:

Sighted convoy of 5 AKs, escorted by two DDs, in a loose scat-
tered column. Made approach and fired a spread of three torpedoes
at AK #1 at about 2200 yards. One hit was heard which could have
been on AK #3, which was almost in line with AK #2 at the time of
firing. Then fired a spread of three with AK #4 as the target, range
1500 yards. Three explosions were heard and two of them observed on
the target, which proceeded to settle rapidly. The third explosion
could have been a hit on the target or on another ship. Submarine
turned to use stern tubes on AK #5 and fired a spread of three, range
2500 yards. One hit was observed on the target, which seemed to blow

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SEC[STRUCK THROUGH: RET] DECLASSIFIED

ACTION SUMMARY (Cont'd)

November 11: (Cont'd)

apart. The concussion was such that it leads to the belief that
this ship carried ammunition or some other high explosive. This
hit was from the No. 2 torpedo of this spread. A third explosion
resulted, presumably from the No. 3 torpedo, but it was not ob-
served. This could have been a hit on the DD #2 or the AK #3 which
were seen to have dropped back.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tidal:

(a) Through Vitiaz Strait, a northwesterly set of 2 knots was
experienced.
(b) A southwesterly set of .7 knots was experienced off Gazelle
Peninsula.
(c) Off Mono Island a westerly set of .5 knots was experienced.

Navigational Aids:

The mountains on New Ireland and New Hanover, and Mt. McKala
on Canonga Island, are apparently not accurately charted.

Enemy A/S Measures:

Escorts did not drop depth charges as freely as they have in
the past.

The area near Rabaul, between New Britain and New Ireland, and
the area SW of Jaul Island, seem to be well patrolled by aircraft.

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SEODECLASSIFIED
ACTION SUMMARY (Cont'd)
November 11: (Cont'd)
apart. The concussion was such that it leads to the belief that
this ship carried ammunition or some other high explosive. This
hit was from the No. 2 torpedo of this spread. A third explosion
resulted, presumably from the No. 3 torpedo, but it was not ob-
served. This could have been a hit on the DD #2 or the AK #3 which
were seen to have dropped back.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tidal:
(a) Through Vitiaz Strait, a northwesterly set of 2 knots was
experienced.
(b) A southwesterly set of .7 knots was experienced off Gazelle
Peninsula.
(c) Off Mono Island a westerly set of .5 knots was experienced.
Navigational Aids:
The mountains on New Ireland and New Hanover, and Mt. McKala
on Canonga Island are apparently not accurately charted.
Enemy A/S Measures:
Escorts did not drop depth charges as freely as they have in
the past.
The area near Rabaul, between New Britain and New Ireland, and
the area SW of Jaul Island, seem to be well patrolled by aircraft.

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Serial ( 00128 )
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

From: The Commander Task Force FORTY-TWO.
To : The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander South Pacific Force.

Subject: U.S.S. GUDGEON - Fifth War Patrol - Comment on.
Enclosure: (A) Copy of subject report.

1. Enclosure (A) is forwarded herewith.

2. The fifth war patrol of the GUDGEON began with her
departure from Brisbane on October 8, 1942, having arrived there
from Fremantle, Australia, five days earlier. The patrol covered
a period of fifty-five days, of which twenty-seven days were spent
in the area South of New Ireland, six days South of the Shortlands
and three days West of Munda Bar, New Georgia Island.
During the patrol the GUDGEON was engaged in two actions against
enemy convoys delivering five torpedo attacks, which resulted in
the sinking of three cargo vessels, damage to another, and probable
damage to two others. The patrol ended with GUDGEON's arrival in
Brisbane on December 1, 1942.

3. The two actions against enemy convoys on the morn-
ing of October 21st and the night of November 1st were aggressive-
ly and well conducted. From an interview with the Commanding
Officer and the evidence given in the report, it appears that be-
yond doubt, three cargo vessels were sunk and one other damaged.
Timed explosions in other cases indicate that other damage was in-
flicted, but no confirming evidence of this was found. It is pos-
sible that one of the escorting destroyers was damaged during the
night attack. The Task Force Commander congratulates the Commanding
Officer, Officers, and Crew of the GUDGEON for this excellent per-
formance.

4. On the night of November 24th, the Commanding Officer
brought his ship into contact with an enemy convoy off Munda Bar
on information relayed to him by the Task Force Commander. This
was gratifying, but the results were nil since the GUDGEON was
sighted on the surface by the escorts just as she was about to dive
to complete the approach and attack submerged.

5. It is important that confirmation of damage to the
enemy be ascertained whenever practicable. The delivery of multi-
ple attacks should take precedence, of course, but the natural de-
sire to go deep on completion of the attacks should be restrained
except in the face of imminent counter-attack. In night actions
when surface escape has been successful, every effort to regain
contact should be made in order to ascertain, if possible, the

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TASK FORCE FORTY-TWO
Care of Fleet Post Office;
San Francisco, California,
December 4, 1942.

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TF42/A16-3/Mh
Serial (00128 )
DECLASSIFIED
TASK FORCE FORTY-TWO
Care of Fleet Post Office;
San Francisco, California,
December 4, 1942.
From:
To:
Via:
Subject:
Enclosure:
1.
2.
The Commander Task Force FORTY-TWO.
The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
(1) The Commander South Pacific Force.
U.S.S. GUDGEON - Fifth War Patrol - Comment on.
(A) Copy of subject report.

Enclosure (A) is forwarded herewith.
The fifth war patrol of the GUDGEON began with her
departure from Brisbane on October 8, 1942, having arrived there
from Fremantle, Australia, five days earlier. The patrol covered
a period of fifty-five days, of which twenty-seven days were spent
in the area South of New Ireland, six days South and West of the
Shortlands and three days West of Lunda Bar, New Georgia Island.
During the patrol, the GUDGEON was engaged in two actions against
enemy convoys delivering five torpedo attacks, which resulted in
the sinking of three cargo vessels, damage to another, and probable
damage to two others. The patrol ended with GUDGEON's arrival in
Brisbane on December 1, 1942.
3.
The two actions against enemy convoys on the morn-
ing of October 21st and the night of November llth were aggressive-
ly and well conducted. From an interview with the Commanding
Officer and the evidence given in the report, it appears that be-
yond doubt, three cargo vessels were sunk and one other damaged.
Timed explosions in other cases indicate that other damage was in-
flicted, but no confirming evidence of this was found. It is pos-
sible that one of the escorting destroyers was damaged during the
night attack. The Task Force Commander congratulates the Commanding
Officer, Officers, and Crew of the GUDGEON for this excellent per-
formance.
4.
On the night of November 24th, the Commanding Officer
brought his ship into contact with an enemy convoy off Munda Bar
on information relayed to him by the Task Force Commander. This
was gratifying, but the results were nil since the GUDGEON was
sighted on the surface by the escorts just as she was about to dive
to complete the approach and attack submerged.
5.
It is important that confirmation of damage to the
enemy be ascertained whenever practicable. The delivery of multi-
ple.attacks should take precedence, of course, but the natural de-
sire to go deep on completion of the attacks should be restrained
except in the face of imminent counter-attack. In night actions
when surface escape has been successful, every effort to regain
contact should be made in order to ascertain, if possible, the

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TF42/A16-3/Mh
Serial (00128)
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
Subject:

[STAMP: RECEIVED
DEC 18 A.M.
CINCPAC]

TASK FORCE FORTY-TWO,
Care of Fleet Post Office;
San Francisco, California,
December 4, 1942.
U.S.S. GUDGEON - Fifth War Patrol - Comment on.
damage already inflicted as well as to deliver additional attacks.

6. Material:
GUDGEON's refit will be accomplished by the SPERRY.
GUDGEON is credited with the following damage to
7.
the enemy:
Sunk
Total
Damage
Two cargo vessels of
7500 tons each.
One cargo vessel of 7000
tons.
.:22,000 tons.
.. One cargo vessel of
7500 tons.

R. W. CHRISTIE.

DISTRIBUTION:
VCNO
Cinclant
Cincpac [HANDWRITTEN: <---]
Comsowespac
Comsublant
Comsubpac
Comsubsowespac
All SS TF42 (Not to be taken to sea - BURN)
CTF 42 Patrol Summary File
CSS 6, 8, 10
Comsubdiv 62

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TF42/A16-3/Mh
Serial (00128)
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
Subject:

[STAMP: RECEIVED
DEC 18 A.M.
CINCPAC]

TASK FORCE FORTY-TWO,
Care of Fleet Post Office;
San Francisco, California,
December 4, 1942.
U.S.S. GUDGEON - Fifth War Patrol - Comment on.
damage already inflicted as well as to deliver additional attacks.

6. Material:
GUDGEON's refit will be accomplished by the SPERRY.
GUDGEON is credited with the following damage to
7.
the enemy:
Sunk
Total
Damage
Two cargo vessels of
7500 tons each.
One cargo vessel of 7000
tons.
.:22,000 tons.
.. One cargo vessel of
7500 tons.

R. W. CHRISTIE.

DISTRIBUTION:
VCNO
Cinclant
Cincpac [HANDWRITTEN: <---]
Comsowespac
Comsublant
Comsubpac
Comsubsowespac
All SS TF42 (Not to be taken to sea - BURN)
CTF 42 Patrol Summary File
CSS 6, 8, 10
Comsubdiv 62

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1 274

COMSOPAC FILE
A16-3/(11)
Serial 00155c
S-E-C-R-E-T
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

SOUTH PACIFIC FORCE
OF THE UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
HEADQUARTERS OF THE COMMANDER

COMMANDER IN CHIEF
FLAG OFFICE
11 OFFI
Jry

1st Endorsement on
ComTaskFor FORTY-TWO
Secret ltr. Serial 00128
of December 4, 1942.

1943 JAN 12 9 45
DEC 19 1942

From: The Commander South Pacific Area and South
Pacific Force.
To : The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.

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

Reference: (a) ComSoPac Secret Despatch Ø22341 of
December, 1942.

1. Forwarded. On the basis of fuel used versus
miles steamed it would appear that the fuel consumption was
excessive for the first six (6) days of the patrol.

2. The radical change of course by the targets
on October 18 and 29 has all the earmarks of the submarine
having been sighted either by an air escort or the target
itself.

3. An SJ radar would have been worth its weight
in gold on November 24 as it undoubtedly would have enabled
the GUDGEON to submerge before getting in to 6,000 yards.
In addition, there is no telling how many targets would
have been picked up by SJ during the many periods of reduced
visibility due to heavy rains, the sound of which hitting
the water drowned out all other sounds and made the under-
water listening equipment ineffective.

4. The patrol in general was thoroughly satis-
factory and the performance of the ship, its officers and
crew commendable throughout. The skill displayed in accom-
plishing the multiple-target attacks was outstanding. It
is noted that Lieutenant Dornin is given credit for largely
contributing to the successes attained.

Copies to:
VCNO ComsubSowespac
Cincpac CTF 42
Cinclant Comsubron 6
Comsowespac Comsubdiv 62
Comsubpac C.O. GUDGEON
Comsublant

[SIGNATURE: W.F. Halsey]

/

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OM 3156
COMSOPAC FILE
A16-3/(11)
SOUTH PACIFIC FORCE
OF THE UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
Serial 001550 HEADQUARTERS OF THE COMMANDER
S-E-C-R-E-T
DECLASSIFIED
From:
To
:
1st Endorsement on
ComTaskFor FORTY-TWO
Secret ltr. Serial 00128
of December 4, 1942.
1 274
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
FLAG OFFICE
jry
1943 JAN 12
9 45
DEC 19 1942
The Commander South Pacific Area and South
Pacific Force.
The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Subject:
U.S.S. GUDGEON
on.
-
Fifth War Patrol
-
Comment
Reference:
(a) ComSoPac Secret Despatch Ø22341 of
December, 1942.
1.
Forwarded. On the basis of fuel used versus
miles steamed it wo ld appear that the fuel consumption was
excessive for the first six (6) days of the patrol.
2.
The radical change of course by the targets
on October 18 and 29 has all the earmarks of the submarine
having been sighted either by an air escort or the target
itself.
3.
An SJ radar would have been worth its weight
in old on November 24 as it undoubtedly would have enabled
the GUDGEON to submerge before getting in to 6,000 yards.
In addition, there is no telling how many targets would
have been picked up by SJ during the many periods of reduced
visibility due to heavy rains, the sound of which hitting
the water drowned out all other sounds and made the under-
water listening equipment ineffective.
4.
The patrol in general was thoroughly satis-
factory and the performance of the ship, its officers and
crew commendable throughout. The skill displayed in accom-
plishing the multiple-target attacks was outstanding. It
is noted that Lieutenant Dornin is given credit for largely
contributing to the successes attained.
Copies to:
VCNO
Cincpac
Cinclant
Comsubsowespac
CTF 42
Comsubron 6
Comsowespac Comsubdiv 62
Comsubpac C.O. GUDGEON
Comsublant
[SIGNATURE: W.F. Halsey]
/

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DECLASSIFIED OPNAV INST. 5500.30
BY GIC DATE 10-28-65

SS211/..12-1
Serial 055
CONFIDENTI
DECLASSIFIED

U.D.D. GUDGLON

Fleet Fost Office,
San Francisco, California.
February 18, 1943.

Fror.:
To :
Via :

Subject:
Unclosure:

1.
The Corranding Officer.
The Corander in Chief, U.S. FLET.
Official Channels.

Var Diary (6th War Patrol Report).
(a) Mai Diazy, Period December 27, 1942 to

Enclosure (A) is corwarded herewith.

[HANDWRITTEN: W.S. STOVALL, Jr.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 1ST COPY]
WSS/R
[SIGNATURE]

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DECLASSIFIED OPNAV INST. 5500.30
BY GIC DATE 10-28-65

SS211/..12-1
Serial 055
CONFIDENTI
DECLASSIFIED

U.D.D. GUDGLON

Fleet Fost Office,
San Francisco, California.
February 18, 1943.

Fror.:
To :
Via :

Subject:
Enclosure:

1.
The Corranding Officer.
The Corander in Chief, U.S. FLET.
Official Channels.

Var Diary (6th War Patrol Report).
(a) Mai Diazy, Period December 27, 1942 to

Enclosure (A) is corwarded herewith.

[HANDWRITTEN:
W.S. STOVALL, Jr.]
IST COPY

WSS/R

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53211/10-1
Serial 055
CONFIDENTIAL
U.S.S. GADALON
WSS/R
REPORT OF 1st WAR PATROL, U.S.S. GADALON FROM DECEMBER 27, 1942
TO FEBRUARY 1, 1943.

1. NARRATIVE:

From December 1, 1942 to December 22, 1942, over haul
period alongside U.S.S. SPERRY at MOMI.

Tuesday - December 22, 1942.
1402 L Underway on various courses at various speeds conforming
to control.
2028 L S/C to 100 ft after clearing channel to conform. to
prescribed route.
2137 L S/C to 047 ft at it. Vari following prescribed route.

Miller started 122.5 Fuel used 1377 gallons

Wednesday - December 23, 1942.
Cruising on surface as before.
0353 L Had crankcase explosion in #2 main engine. This was one
of the engines over hauled by U.S.S. SPERRY. Started
investigating damage. Explosion caused by heat from
piston seizure. Cause of seizure undetermined.
Insufficient ring clearance suspected.
0621 L Dove to deep submergence. Found several
small oil leaks but none that could not be controlled.
Investigation of engine damage has progressed far
enough to discover one unit (liner and piston)completely
ruined. Decided since we were so close it would be wise
to return to tender to have damage repaired and make
thorough check on engine.

Sent message to ComSubPacfor 42 stating this decision.
ComSubPacfor 42 concurred verbally upon arrival alongside
tender.
1200 L Position lat 25-00.5 S. Long 154-51.3 E.
Miller started 240.7 Fuel used 3014 gallons.

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U.S.S. GADALON
WSS/R
REPORT OF 1st WAR PATROL, U.S.S. GADALON FROM DECEMBER 27, 1942
TO FEBRUARY 1, 1943.

1. NARRATIVE:

From December 1, 1942 to December 22, 1942, over haul
period alongside U.S.S. SPERRY at MOMI.

Tuesday - December 22, 1942.
1402 L Underway on various courses at various speeds conforming
to control.
2028 L S/C to 100 ft after clearing channel to conform. to
prescribed route.
2137 L S/C to 047 ft at it. Vari following prescribed route.

Miller started 122.5 Fuel used 1377 gallons

Wednesday - December 23, 1942.
Cruising on surface as before.
0353 L Had crankcase explosion in #2 main engine. This was one
of the engines over hauled by U.S.S. SPERRY. Started
investigating damage. Explosion caused by heat from
piston seizure. Cause of seizure undetermined.
Insufficient ring clearance suspected.
0621 L Dove to deep submergence. Found several
small oil leaks but none that could not be controlled.
Investigation of engine damage has progressed far
enough to discover one unit (liner and piston)completely
ruined. Decided since we were so close it would be wise
to return to tender to have damage repaired and make
thorough check on engine.

Sent message to ComSubPacfor 42 stating this decision.
ComSubPacfor 42 concurred verbally upon arrival alongside
tender.
1200 L Position lat 25-00.5 S. Long 154-51.3 E.
Miller started 240.7 Fuel used 3014 gallons.

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U.S.S. CUDAEON
Thursday - December 24, 1942.
Cruising on surface. Returning to BRISBANE.
0050 L Sighted CAFE 1HORLTON LIGNT bearing 262 Τ.
0300 L Started steering various courses at various speeds
conforming to channel.
0913 L Noored port side to U.G.S. GATO at DNI FARI MARF,
BRISBANE.
1308 L Underway, shifting berths.
1329 L 1.0ored starboard sile to U.S.S. FLYING FISI alongside
U.S.S. SPERRY and started to repair engine and leaks
found on test dive.
Fror. December 24, 1942 to Decer.ber 27, 1942, undergoing
emergency repairs to 2 nain engine assisted by tender
forces from U.3.5. SPERRY.
Sunday - December 27, 1942.
1458 L Underway on various courses at various speeds standing
out of harbor.
2123 L Cleared channel and c/c to 100 T to foliow prescribed
route.
2215 L C/C to 032 T at PT. VAN to follow prescribed route.
Miles steamed 109.5 Fuel used 1322 gallons
Weather overcast with considerable rain. Sea rough from
NE.
Monday - December 28, 1942.
Cruising on surface. lade 3 training dives (1 for each
section) held drills and ran battle probler. on each dive.
Went to test depth on first dive. No serious leaks.
0527 L C/C to 357 Tat IT. ACE to follow prescribed route.
1530 L Exchanged recognition sinals with U.S. destroyer who
used DIV D & for call.
1649 L Fired 3 rounds target amunition fror. 3" 50 for training.
Fired 50 cal. Lachine mum for training.
2055 L Fired 3 rounds of target and 1 round flashless service
for night training on 3" 50 cal.
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U.S.S. CUDAEON
Thursday - December 24, 1942.
Cruising on surface. Returning to BRISBANE.
0050 L Sighted CAFE 1HORLTON LIGNT bearing 262 Τ.
0300 L Started steering various courses at various speeds
conforming to channel.
0913 L Noored port side to U.G.S. GATO at DNI FARI MARF,
BRISBANE.
1308 L Underway, shifting berths.
1329 L 1.0ored starboard sile to U.S.S. FLYING FISI alongside
U.S.S. SPERRY and started to repair engine and leaks
found on test dive.
Fror. December 24, 1942 to Decer.ber 27, 1942, undergoing
emergency repairs to 2 nain engine assisted by tender
forces from U.3.5. SPERRY.
Sunday - December 27, 1942.
1458 L Underway on various courses at various speeds standing
out of harbor.
2123 L Cleared channel and c/c to 100 T to foliow prescribed
route.
2215 L C/C to 032 T at PT. VAN to follow prescribed route.
Miles steamed 109.5 Fuel used 1322 gallons
Weather overcast with considerable rain. Sea rough from
NE.
Monday - December 28, 1942.
Cruising on surface. lade 3 training dives (1 for each
section) held drills and ran battle probler. on each dive.
Went to test depth on first dive. No serious leaks.
0527 L C/C to 357 Tat IT. ACE to follow prescribed route.
1530 L Exchanged recognition sinals with U.S. destroyer who
used DIV D & for call.
1649 L Fired 3 rounds target amunition fror. 3" 50 for training.
Fired 50 cal. Lachine mum for training.
2055 L Fired 3 rounds of target and 1 round flashless service
for night training on 3" 50 cal.
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U.S.S. GUDGEON
2140 L C/C to 020 T at FT. POND to follow prescribed route.
1200 L lat 24-31.3 S
Long 154-34.5 E.
Miles steamed 312.9
Fuel used 3922 gallons.
Weather overcast. Sea rough from NE.

Tuesday - December 29, 1942.
Cruising on the surface. Made training dives and held
drills same as yesterday. Held practice firing with 50
cal. machine gun and "Tommy Guns".
0344 L C/C to 008 T at FT. HILL.
1328 L Fired 4 rounds of 3" 50 target ammunition for training.
2052 L C/C to 330 T to get back on our line as a result of first
fix since leaving port.
2150 L On prescribed course line c/c to 008 T to follow pre-
scribed route.
1200 L Posit lat 19-37.3 S
Long 155-09.0 E
Miles steamed 331.8
Fuel used 4244 gallons
Weather 75% overcast. Sea rough from N.E.

Wednesday - December 30, 1942.
Cruising on the surface. Made training dives and held
drills same as yesterday. Continued instruction in use
of 50 cal. and 30 cal. and sub-machine guns.
0944 L Fired 4 rounds of service ammunition for training on
3" 50 cal.
1742 L Sighted shiny white object on top of a dark shape about
3000 yards to starboard. C/C to 135 T to investigate.
Turned out to be a seagull sitting on a piece of
wreckage.
1755 L C/C back to 008 T.
1200 L Posit lat 14-01 S
Long 155-56.2 E
Miles steamed 326
Fuel used 3913 gallons

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U.S.S. GUDGEON

2140 L C/C to 020 T at PT. POND to follow prescribed route.
1200 L Lat 24-31.3 S Long 154-34.5 E.
        Miles steamed 312.9 Fuel used 3922 gallons.
        Weather overcast. Sea rough from NE.

        Tuesday - December 29, 1942.

        Cruising on the surface. Made training dives and held
        drills same as yesterday. Held practice firing with 50
        cal. machine gun and "Tommy Guns".

0344 L C/C to 008 T at PT. HILL.
1328 L Fired 4 rounds of 3" 50 target ammunition for training.
2052 L C/C to 330 T to get back on our line as a result of first
        fix since leaving port.
2150 L On prescribed course line c/c to 008 T to follow pre-
        scribed route.

1200 L Posit lat 19-37.3 S Long 155-09.0 E
        Miles steamed 331.8 Fuel used 4244 gallons
        Weather 75% overcast. Sea rough from N.E.

        Wednesday - December 30, 1942.

        Cruising on the surface. Made training dives and held
        drills same as yesterday. Continued instruction in use
        of 50 cal. and 30 cal. and sub-machine guns.

0944 L Fired 4 rounds of service ammunition for training on
        3" 50 cal.

1742 L Sighted shiny white object on top of a dark shape about
        3000 yards to starboard. C/C to 135 T to investigate.
        Turned out to be a seagull sitting on a piece of
        wreckage.

1755 L C/C back to 008 T.

1200 L Posit lat 14-01 S Long 155-56.2 E
        Miles steamed 326 Fuel used 3913 gallons

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U.S.S. (UDULOIT
Thursday - December 31, 1942.

Cruising on the surface.
0414 L C/C to 305 T at PT. RED to follow prescribed route.
0614 L Made quick dive for submerged run during remainder of
day having received SUBS 42 report that a JAPANESE
submarine is patrolling this area, and also that others
are active between here and VITIAZ ST.
1929 L Surfaced just before dark in order to get star sights.
2020 I C/C to 303 T as result of evening fix in order to
follow prescribed route.
1200 L Posit lat 10-09.9 S
Miles steamed 183.5
Long 155-57.3 E
Fuel used 1914 gallons.

Friday - January 1, 1943.

Cruising on surface.
0405 1 C/C to 227 T to follow prescribed route.
0605 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run. Will
continue daylight submerged running to VITIAZ ST.
due to reported JAP... submarines along this
part of our route.
1938 L Surfaced.
1200 L Posit lat 8-28.5 S
Miles steamed 192.4
Long 153-15 E
Fuel used 2103 gallons.
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U.S.S. GUDGEON

Thursday - December 31, 1942.

Cruising on the surface.

0414 L C/C to 305 T at PT. RLD to follow prescribed route.

0814 L Made quick dive for submerged run during remainder of
       day having received SUBS 42 report that a JAPANESE
       submarine is patrolling this area, and also that others
       are active between here and VITIAZ ST.

1929 L Surfaced just before dark in order to get star sights.

2029 L C/C to 303 T as result of evening fix in order to
       follow prescribed route.

1200 L Posit lat 10-09.9 S Long 155-57.3 E
       Miles steamed 183.5 Fuel used 1914 gallons.

Friday - January 1, 1943.

Cruising on surface.

0405 L C/C to 297 T to follow prescribed route.

0805 L Made quick dive for daylight submerged run. Will
       continue daylight submerged running to VITIAZ ST.
       due to reported JAPANESE submarines along this
       part of our route.

1938 L Surfaced.

1200 L Posit lat 8-28.5 S Long 153-15 E
       Miles steamed 192.4 Fuel used 2103 gallons.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON

Saturday - January 2, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.

0621 L Made and dove for day's submerged run.
1940 L Surfaced.
2105 L C/C to 309 T as result of evening fix to get back on our
       line.
2353 L C/C to 309 T to follow prescribed route.
1200 L Posit lat 7-30 N. Lon. 150-05.8 E.
       Miles steamed 173.4 Fuel used 1362 gallons.

Sunday - January 3, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.

0127 L Sighted aircraft flare bearing 173 T, distant about 12
       miles. No indication on radar.
0235 L Sighted aircraft flare bearing 120 T, distant about 5
       miles. Also sighted plane above flare, similar to our PBY,
       on northerly course. Radar contact on this one, it remain-
       ed in same locality.
0245 L Sighted second flare bearing 120 T. Radar indicated plane
       at 6 miles in same locality. Remained on surface to
       to try to see what was on. Our radar indicated another
       plane in the vicinity; possibly in plane. Radar lost
       contact soon after 3.0 and nothing more was seen. It is
       believed this was only a patrol plane making a night
       search in this area.
0600 L C/C to 309 T to follow prescribed route.
0601 L Sighted land on N. GUINEA, N. BRITAIN and ROOK IS.
0639 L C/C to 323 T to enter VITIAZ ST.
0650 L C/C to 315 T as result of fix on peaks.
0700 L Made quick dive. Stayed up until after sunrise to get good
       fix.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON

Saturday - January 2, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.

0621 L Dived for day's submerged run.

1940 L Surfaced.

2105 L C/C to 309 T as result of evening fix to get back on our
       line.

2353 L C/C to 309 T to follow prescribed route.

1200 L Posit lat 7-30 N Lon. 150-05.8 E.
       Miles steamed 173.4 Fuel used 1362 gallons.

Sunday - January 3, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.

0127 L Sighted aircraft flare bearing 173 T, distant about 12
       miles. No indication on radar.

0235 L Sighted aircraft flare bearing 120 T, distant about 5
       miles. Also sighted plane above flare, similar to our PBY,
       on northerly course. Radar contact on this one, it remain-
       ed in same locality.

0245 L Sighted second flare bearing 120 T. Radar indicated plane
       at 6 miles in same locality. Remained on surface
       to try to see what was on. Our radar indicated another
       plane in the vicinity; possibly in plane. Radar lost
       contact soon after 3.0 and nothing more was seen. It is
       believed this was only a patrol plane making a night
       search in this area.

0600 L C/C to 309 T to follow prescribed route.

0601 L Sighted land on N. GUINEA, N. BRITAIN and ROOK IS.

0639 L C/C to 323 T to enter VITIAZ ST.

0650 L C/C to 315 T as result of fix on peaks.

0700 L Made quick dive. Stayed up until after sunrise to get good
       fix.

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U.S.S. GUDGLON

0902 L Sighted plane (see table) bearing 013 T, distant 3 miles,
headed for periscope. lent to 50 feet for 1/2 hour. Upon
return to periscope lepth plane was out of sight.
1230 L Sighted unidentified bomber (see table) bearing 024 T,
distant 6 miles opposite oli course. Did not look like he
would come close so stayed at periscope depth to watch hir.
... [UNCLEAR: disappeared] to southeast.
2015 L Surfaced.
2215 L C/C to 358 T to follow prescribed route between 101G IS.
and TOLOKΓΑ ΙΣ.
1200 L Posit lat 0-15 S
Miles steamed 187.8
Long 148-05 E
Fuel used 1031 gallons.
Monday - January 4, 1943.
Cruising on the surface. Decided to ro aia on surface for
this leg usin, radar.
0024 L C/C to 300 T to follow prescribed route.
0658 L Made quick dive for trim end drill.
0705 L Sighted I.R.M.R 15. bearing 218 T, distant 28 miles.
0720 L Surfaced.
0741 L Sighted B.M.A. AG 18. bearing 211 T, distant 34 miles.
1201 L C/C to 303 T to follow prescribed route.
1410 L Slowed to one en ins speed. Calculated fuel requirements
for this trip indicate this to be necessary in order to
conserve fuel.
1715 L C/C to 203 T to follow prescribed route.
1200 L Posit 5-54.5 S
Miles steamed 254.
Long 145-47.2 E.
Fuel used 2625 gallons.
Weather has grown steadily worse during last 24 hours.
Generally overcast with considerable rain and heavy sea
from ahead. Pit log shows 8 knots but believe we are being
set back at least 1 to 2 knots more by wind and sea.
No fix for past 24 hours.

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CONFIDI TLAL
U.S.S. GUDGLON

0902 L Sighted plane (see table) bearing 013 T, distant 3 miles,
headed for periscope. lent to 50 feet for 1/2 hour. Upon
return to periscope lepth plane was out of sight.
1230 L Sighted unidentified bomber (see table) bearing 024 T,
distant 6 miles opposite oli course. Did not look like he
would come close so stayed at periscope depth to watch hir.
... [UNCLEAR: disappeared] to southeast.
2015 L Surfaced.
2215 L C/C to 358 T to follow prescribed route between 101G IS.
and TOLOKΓΑ ΙΣ.
1200 L Posit lat 0-15 S
Miles steamed 187.8
Long 148-05 E
Fuel used 1031 gallons.
Monday - January 4, 1943.
Cruising on the surface. Decided to ro aia on surface for
this leg usin, radar.
0024 L C/C to 300 T to follow prescribed route.
0658 L Made quick dive for trim end drill.
0705 L Sighted I.R.M.R 15. bearing 218 T, distant 28 miles.
0720 L Surfaced.
0741 L Sighted B.M.A. AG 18. bearing 211 T, distant 34 miles.
1201 L C/C to 303 T to follow prescribed route.
1410 L Slowed to one en ins speed. Calculated fuel requirements
for this trip indicate this to be necessary in order to
conserve fuel.
1715 L C/C to 203 T to follow prescribed route.
1200 L Posit 5-54.5 S
Miles steamed 254.
Long 145-47.2 E.
Fuel used 2625 gallons.
Weather has grown steadily worse during last 24 hours.
Generally overcast with considerable rain and heavy sea
from ahead. Pit log shows 8 knots but believe we are being
set back at least 1 to 2 knots more by wind and sea.
No fix for past 24 hours.

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Tuesday - January 5, 1943.

Cruising on the surface.

0651 L Made quick dive for trim and held drills.

1015 L Surfaced.

1200 L Posit Lat 2-29.9 S Long 143-05 E
         Miles steamed 201.1 Fuel used 1843 gallons.
         No change in weather. Sun comes through clouds
         occasionally. Still bucking heavy sea from ahead. First
         30 hours at noon today showed an easterly set of
         1.5 knots. We are only making good from 6.5 to 7 knots
         when we should be making 10 knots.

Wednesday - January 6, 1943.

Cruising on the surface.

1100 L Started going Zone -8 time at 0000 GCT in accordance
         with Opord.

0631 H 3/C to 251 T as result of sun line.

1154 H Made quick dive for trim and drills.

1214 H Surfaced.

1200 H Posit Lat 01-09 S Long 140-35.8 E
         Miles steamed 199. Fuel used 1803 gallons.
         Weather slightly improved but still considerable rain
         and heavy sea from ahead.

Thursday - January 7, 1943.

Cruising on the surface.

0751 H Made quick dive for trim and drills.

0811 H Surfaced.

1200 H Posit Lat 00-03 S Long 137-40.5 E
         Miles steamed 170.2 Fuel used 1817 gallons.
         Still bucking heavy seas of force 6 to 7. Almost constant
         rain and at times poor visibility. Had intended to
         run close to islands along route to investigate possible
         enemy activity. However, visibility does not permit
         observation.

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JONFIDEI TUL
८.४.९. GAIDGEON

Tuesday - January 5, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.
0651 L de gick dive for trim and held drills.
1015 L cod.
1200 L Tosit lat 2-29.9 5 Long 143-05 E
Tiles stua od 201.1 Fuel used 1843 gallons.
No cene in weather. sun comes through clouds
occasionally. Still bucking heavy sea fron ahead. First
fix it 30 hours at hoon today showed an easterly set of
1.5 kmots. is are only in good iron 0.5 to 7 knots
when we should be making 10 knots.

Ledresoay-. January o, 1942.
Crisi, on the surrace.
1100 1 Starton pin Long - tire at 0000 GOT in accordance
with Onos.
0831 H 3/0 to 2517 us result of sun line.
1154 H Lede "uick dive for trin and drills.
1214 H Surfaced.
1200 2osit lat 01-02 Long 140-35.8 E
liler Boosted 155. Fuel used 1803llons.
Wautier slitly improved but still considerable rain
and heavy to 1701 aleat.

Thursday Joy 7, 1943.
on the surface.
0751 Give for trin and drills.
0811 LTD.
1200 H. 10 it 1 00-001 Long 137-40.5.
Fila: stehe 170.2 Jual used 1817 gallons.
Jill Aoking Levy boss of 1010e o to 7. Almost constit
rain with us tut poor visibility. Had intended to
run close to islands alon route to investigate possible
enny ctivity. Lowever, visibality does not perrit
obse, vali on.

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Friday - - January 8, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.
1200 H Made quick dive for trim and drill.
1220 H Surfaced.
1200 H Posit lat 00-59 N Lon. 135-02 E
Files steered 187. Fuel used 1820 gallons.
Weather still bad. Almost constant rain varying from
very heavy to light. Visibility from zero to about 4
miles depending on rain. Sea 0 to 7, very rough, from
head ahead.

Saturday - - January 9, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.
0804 H Made quick dive for trim and drills.
0823 H Surfaced.
0830 H Went to two engine speed to reach turning point south of
TULIA Is. prior to dark. Position doubtful, visibility
poor so desire to either make landfall or get past this
island before dark.
1200 H C/C to 305 to head for southern end of MINDANAO as
result of unexpected sun line which shows a southerly
set.
1700 H Slowed to one engine speed to conserve fuel.
1200 H Posit lat 2-02 N Lon. 131-35 E
Files steered 229.1 Fuel used 2353 gallons.
Sea is subsiding gradually. Still overcast with
occasional rain and poor visibility.

Sunday - - January 10, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.
0002 H C/C to 290 T as result of morning fix. Overcast be inn-
ing to break.
0900 H Went to two engine speed to try to make landfall on
MINDANAO Is. before dark.
1158 H Made quick dive for trim and drill.
1216 H Surfaced.
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Friday - - January 8, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.

1200 H Made quick dive for trim and drill.
1230 H Surfaced.
1200 H Lat 00-59 N Lon 135-02 E
Filed speed 187. Fuel used 1820 gallons.
Weather still bad. Almost constant rain varying from
very heavy to light. Visibility from zero to about 4
miles depending on rain. Sea 0 to 7, very rough, from
head ahead.

Saturday - - January 9, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.

0804 H Made quick dive for trim and drills.
0823 H Surfaced.
0830 H Went to two engine speed to reach turning point south of
TULIA IS. prior to dark. Position doubtful, visibility
poor so desire to either make landfall or get past this
island before dark.

1200 H C/C to 305 to head for southern end of MINDANAO as
result of unexpected sun line which shows a southerly
set.
1700 H Slowed to one engine speed to conserve fuel.
1200 H Posit lat 2-02 N Lon. 131-35 E
File speed 229.1 Fuel used 2353 gallons.
Sea is subsiding gradually. Still overcast with
occasional rain and poor visibility.

Sunday - - January 10, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.

0802 H C/C to 290 T as result of morning fix. Overcast beginning
to break.
0900 H Went to two engine speed to try to make landfall on
MINDANAO IS. before dark.
1158 H Made quick dive for trim and drill.
1216 H Surfaced.
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2030 H, C/C to 270 T to pass north of MANOESA IS.
2100 " Slowed to one engine speed. Did not make landfall.
[UNCLEAR: in fix] showed us 14 miles further northeast than
expected.
2358 H Sighted MRJAIT IS. bearing 202 T, distant 18 miles.
1200 H posit lat 4-15.2 N
miles steamed 253.
lon 120-44.5 E.
Fuel used 2801 gallons.
Weather has clear and improved considerably. Bucking
moderate sea from the west.

Monday - January 11, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.
0040 H Sighted C.R.I. IS. bearing 212 T, distant about 15 miles.
0658 H C/C to 283 T as result of morning fix.

1027 H O.C.D. Sighted Jap submarine estimated range 12,000 yds.
bearing 275 T, angle on the bow about 10 starboard.
Made quick dive. Target could not be seen through peri-
scope until 1035 H.

1035 H Was able to see conning tower and, occasionally the sun
through the periscope. Angle on bow at least 45 star-
board. He had either changed course or first angle on
bow was underestimated. Came to normal approach course
and increased speed to 7 knots.
Could not close. Target drew away with increasing range
and angle on the bow. Minimum range estimated at 6000
yards. Could never see enough of submarine even at 50
foot depth to make more than a guess at angle on bow.
Apparently heading for DAVAO on a course of about
050 T, speed about 12 knots. Lat 4-59 N, long 125-24.8 E.

1100 H Target either went over horizon or dove. Will remain in
this vicinity for a few hours in case he did dive and
come up later. Was never able to hear him on sound gear.

1111 H Came to course 283 T.

This submarine had one gun forward, clearing lines aft
and white numbers painted on conning tower. Was never
close enough to make out numbers, or type submarine.

1437 H Surfaced.

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2030 H, C/C to 270 T to pass north of MANOESA IS.

2100 " " to one engine speed. Did not make landfall.
" " " showed us 14 miles further northeast than
expected.

2358 H Sighted MARU IT I. bearing 202 T, distant 18 miles.

1200 H Position Lat 4-15.2 N Lon 125-24.5 E
" " " Steamed 283. Fuel used 2801 gallons.
" " " Weather has clear and improved considerably. Making
" " " into sea from the west.

Monday - January 11, 1943.

Cruising on the surface.

0040 H Sighted MARU IS. bearing 212 T, distant about 15 miles.

0658 H C/C to 283 T as result of morning fix.

1027 H O.O.D. sighted Jap submarine estimated range 12,000 yds.
" " " bearing 275 T, angle on the bow about 10 starboard.
" " " Made quick dive. Target could not be seen through peri-
" " " scope until 1035 H.

1035 H Was able to see conning tower and, occasionally the sun
" " " through the periscope. Angle on bow at least 45 star-
" " " board. First angle on bow and course of target made on
" " " approach course under estimated. Came to normal approach course
" " " and increased speed to 7 knots.
" " " Could not close. Target drew away with increasing range
" " " and angle on the bow. Finding range estimated at 6000
" " " yards. Could never see enough of submarine even at 50
" " " foot depth to make more than a guess at angle on bow.
" " " Target apparently heading for DAVAO on a course of about
" " " 050 T, speed about 12 knots. Lat 4-59 N, long 125-24.8 E.

1100 H Target either went over horizon or dove. Will remain in
" " " this vicinity for a few hours in case he did dive and
" " " pop up again. Was never able to hear him on sound gear.

1111 H Came to course 283 T.

" " " This submarine had one gun forward, clearing lines aft
" " " and white numbers painted on conning tower. Was never
" " " close enough to make out numbers, or type submarine.

1437 H Surfaced.

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1450 H C/C to 304 T to head up for SIBU ST.
2000 H C/C to 305 T as result of evening star sights.
1200 H Posit lat 5-02.1 N Long 125-22.6 E
Miles stowed 248. Fuel used 2507 gallons.
Weather considerably improved, clear overhead, strong
wind from west, choppy sea from west.

Tuesday - January 12, 1943.

Cruising on the surface.

0407 H Sighted L.I.T. bearing 270 T.
0429 H Sighted SIBUCO IS. bearing 276 T.
0530 H Made quick dive off eastern entrance to SIBUCO ST.
and cleared various courses checking current.
1015 H C/C to 278 T. Slack water no current now evident. Started
making submerged run to take advantage of current which
should start flowing from east to west at about 1100 H.
Want to get as far submerged in daylight as possible in
case they have radar here.
1126 H C/C to 300 T to allow for slight southerly set.
1342 H C/C to 280 T. Southerly set no longer encountered.
1635 H C/C to 274 T to miss 10 fathom spot. Numerous sail boats
and row boats were around us all afternoon. So far as we
could tell none of these were patrolling and gave no
indication of sighting our periscope.
1844 H Tall radio tower sighted at ZAMBOANGA believed to be in
vicinity of oil field.
1859 H Made battle surface, (with ZAMBOANGA bearing to stbd.) to
have us ready in case any of numerous small boats
bothered us. All stood on all four main engines to
clear channel. None of the small boats bothered us or
else could not catch us.
1910 H Sighted a signal light flashing to southward. Thought we
were challenged. Could make out nothing out of flashes.
Light went off and was not seen again. Many lights were
seen along the shore and especially in vicinity of
ZAMBOANGA.

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1450 H C/C to 304 T to head up for SILLI ST.
2000 H C/C to 305 T as result of evening star sights.
1200 H Posit lat 5-02.1 N Long 125-22.6 E
     Miles stowed 248. Fuel used 2507 gallons.
     Weather considerably improved, clear overhead, strong
     wind from west, choppy sea from west.

Tuesday - January 12, 1943.
Cruising on the surface.

0407 H Sighted LIT. LIT. bearing 270 T.
0429 H Sighted SILLO IS. bearing 276 T.
0530 H Made quick dive off eastern entrance to SILLO ST.
     and cleared various courses checking current.

1015 H C/C to 278 T. Slack water no current now evident. Started
     making submerged run to take advantage of current which
     should start flowing from east to west at about 1100 H.
     Want to get as far submerged in daylight as possible in
     case they have radar here.

1126 H C/C to 300 T to allow for slight southerly set.
1342 H C/C to 280 T. Southerly set no longer encountered.
1635 H C/C to 274 T to miss 10 fathom spot. Numerous sail boats
     and rowboats were around us all afternoon. So far as we
     could tell none of these were patrolling and gave no
     indication of sighting our periscope.

1844 H Tall radio tower sighted at SILLO GO believed to be in
     vicinity of oil field.

1859 H Made battle surface, (with SILLO GO bearing to stbd.) to
     have us ready in case any of numerous small boats
     bothered us. We will flood on all four main engines to
     clear channel. None of the small boats bothered us or
     else could not catch us.

1910 H Sighted a signal light flashing to southward. Thought we
     were challenged. Could make out nothing out of flashes.
     Light went off and was not seen again. Many lights were
     seen along the shore and especially in vicinity of
     SILLO GO.

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1925 Η C/C to 315 T still clearing channel.
2025 Η Slowed to 20/90 on two engines well clear of channel.
2032 H C/C to 000 T to Loud up west coast of INDIIO IS. Sky
becoming overcast and sea and wind increasing from. N.".
2142 H 3/3 to 019 T to head for predetermined position on west
COAFT GROS IS.
1200 osat lat 3-40.2 1
1.iles stoured 177.7
Loi.g 122-30.2 Ε.
Fuel used 2321 gallons
Sky overcast, intermittent rain, sea and wind increasing
from Torth.
Reconnaissance will be difficult with large waves now
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Wednesday January 13, 1943.
Cruising on the surface as before.
0525 H Slowed to one e is speed to save fuel and to keep
lookouts dry and efficient.
0820 E sighted peaks on NEGROS IL. from. 019 7 to 002 T,
distant about 35 Liles.
0902 H C/C to 043 T to dead 10r spot about 4 miles east of
CANSILIAN PT ON NEGROS IS.
1113 H Hede quick dive about 15 miles of snore to run in close
to beach and i econnoiter.
1,17 H 0/0 το 104 T to parallel beach 2 miles off shore at
CJICILIAN PT.
1709 H 0/0 to 223 T to pull away from coast to surface out of
sit and put in battery charge.
1503 H Suriaced 10 miles cfi shore.
2000 0/0 0 113 т.
2251 3/30 043 T to run in to beach. As we closed beach,
11 LE an to anyear until there was a solid string
of then all along the beach. These were torches in
small boats used by the natives for nicht fishing just
off the beech.
1200 H Fosit lat 9-15 1
Iiles steamed 157.7
Weather overcast with strong wind and heavy sea fror. ".
Long 122-323
Tuel used 1561 (allons.
Occasional rain.
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1925 H C/C to 315 T still clearing channel.
2025 H Slowed to 80/90 on two engines well clear of channel.
2032 H C/C to 000 T to head up west coast of NEGROS IS. Sky
       Becoming overcast and sea and wind increasing from N.W.

2142 H C/C to 019 T to head for predetermined position on west
       coast of NEGROS IS.

1200 H Posit lat 9-46.2 N Long 122-30.2 E
       Miles steamed 177.7 Fuel used 2321 gallons
       Sky overcast, intermittent rain, sea and wind increasing
       from North.
       Reconnaissance will be difficult with large waves now
       running.

       Wednesday - January 13, 1943.

       Cruising on the surface as before.

0525 H Slowed to one engine speed to save fuel and to keep
       lookouts dry and efficient.

0820 H Sighted peaks on NEGROS IS. from 019 T to 062 T,
       distant about 35 miles.

0902 H C/C to 043 T to head for spot about 4 miles east of
       CAULIAN PT on NEGROS IS.

1113 H Made quick dive about 15 miles off shore to run in close
       to beach and reconnoiter.

1417 H C/C to 104 T to parallel beach 2 miles off shore at
       CAULIAN PT.

1709 H C/C to 283 T to pull away from coast to surface out of
       sight and put in battery charge.

1903 H Surfaced 10 miles off shore.

2000 H C/C to 113 T.

2251 H C/C to 040 T to run in to beach. As we closed beach,
       lights began to appear until there was a solid string
       of small torches in all along the beach. These were
       boats used by the natives for night fishing just
       off the beach.

1200 H Posit lat 9-15 N Long 122-32 E
       Miles steamed 157.7 Fuel used 1561 gallons.
       Weather overcast with strong wind and heavy sea from N.W.
       Occasional rain.

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Thursday - January 14, 1943.
Cruising on surface.
0012 H C/C to 270 T to pull away from beach to avoid detection.
0044 H C/C to 309 T to run up the coast.
0506 H C/C to 129 T to start closing coast.
0528 H C/C to 050 T.
0530 H Made quick dive to start reconnoitering beach.
0541 H C/C to 000 T.
0703 H C/C to 100 T.
0739 H C/C to 115 T.
0756 H C/C to 120 T.
0851 H C/C to 140 T.
1300 H C/C to 150 T.
1500 H C/C to 330 T.
1709 H C/C to 270 T off CAMON PT. to kill time until dark.
1743 H C/C to 250 T to allow for what appears to be a 1 knot
current setting up the coast.
1806 H C/C to 100 T to run back into CAMON PT.
1854 H Surfaced and continued toward beach.
1927 H Stopped.
1934 H C/C to 270 T.
1955 H Stood out on course 270 T on the Motors.
2008 H Went to two engine speed to clear coast.
2044 H C/C to 201 T and slowed to one engine speed.
1200 Position Lat 9-35.5 N Long 122-20.5 E
Miles steamed 108.7 Fuel used 703 gallons.
Sky overcast, wind still strong, shifted to N. Sea has
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Thursday - January 14, 1943.
Cruising on surface.
0012 H C/C to 270 T to pull away from beach to avoid detection.
0044 H C/C to 309 T to run up the coast.
0506 H C/C to 129 T to start closing coast.
0528 H C/C to 050 T.
0530 H Made quick dive to start reconnoitering beach.
0541 H C/C to 000 T.
0703 H C/C to 100 T.
0739 H C/C to 115 T.
0756 H C/C to 120 T.
0851 H C/C to 140 T.
1300 H C/C to 150 T.
1500 H C/C to 330 T.
1709 H C/C to 270 T off CAMON PT. to kill time until dark.
1743 H C/C to 250 T to allow for what appears to be a 1 knot
current setting up the coast.
1806 H C/C to 100 T to run back into CAMON PT.
1854 H Surfaced and continued toward beach.
1927 H Stopped.
1934 H C/C to 270 T.
1955 H Stood out on course 270 T on the Motors.
2008 H Went to two engine speed to clear coast.
2044 H C/C to 201 T and slowed to one engine speed.
1200 Position Lat 9-35.5 N Long 122-20.5 E
Miles steamed 108.7 Fuel used 703 gallons.
Sky overcast, wind still strong, shifted to N. Sea has
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Friday - January 16, 1942.

Cruising on the surface.

1024 H C/C to 129 T to head for entrance of BASILAN ST.

1050 H Sighted peaks on MINDANAO IS. bearing 120 T, distant
25 miles.

1200 H C/C to 142 T to adjust position.

1235 H C/C to 125 T.

1245 H Sighted JOLO IS. and SIGBOY IS. bearing 197 T,
distant about 10 miles and 15 miles respectively.

1324 H Made quick dive for submerged run to entrance of
Basilan ST.

1325 H Sighted SULU-SULU IS. bearing 178 T, distant about
20 miles.

1328 H C/C to 130 T.

1515 H C/C to 153 T to allow for top set to 1... established
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Friday - January 16, 1942.

Cruising on the surface.

1024 H C/C to 129 T to head for entrance of SAIPAN ST.

1050 H Sighted peaks on IMIDIAO IS. Bearing 120 T, distant
25 miles.

1200 H C/C to 140 T to adjust position.

1205 H C/C to 129 T.

1245 H Sighted JALUIT IS. and KILIGOV IS. Bearing 197 T,
distant about 10 miles and 15 miles respectively.

1324 H Made quick dive for submerged run to entrance of
SAIPAN ST.

1325 H Sighted KILIBAK IS. Bearing 178 T, distant about
20 miles.

1328 H C/C to 190 T.

1515 H C/C to 153 T to allow for set to 1.7. established
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1854 H C/C to 130 T.
1859 H Surfaced in heavy overcast and rain but had established
           position and current by good fixes during afternoon so
           decided to go on through the strait taking advantage of
           poor visibility. Set to four engine speed.
1932 H C/C to 090 T to head through narrow part of strait. Did
           not see lights in ZAMBOANGA due to heavy rain but had
           sufficient visibility to avoid hitting beach.
2000 H Visibility started to clear ahead so that we were able
           to see BALABAC, LUBANG, CINCO and SOSO IS.
2027 H With SOSO IS. abeam to starboard c/c to 150 T to pass
           between this island and CINCO IS.
2057 H With CINCO IS. abeam to port c/c to 120 T to head for
           patrol station off DAVAO.
2200 H Well clear so slowed to one engine speed. This transit
           was uneventful. A few lights were sighted in houses
           along the beach on MALALI IS.
1200 H Lat 7-08.9 N. Lon 121-34.3 E.
           Distance steamed 236.4. Fuel used 2129 gallons.
           Weather improved. Light overcast, moderate sea and wind
           from NW. The Navigator has had quite a workout, with
           poor fixes, tricky currents and tight places to get
           into, but has done an exceedingly fine job.

           Saturday - January 10, 1942.
           Cruising on the surface.
0644 H Sighted peaks on MINDANAO IS. from broad on the port
           beam to two points on port bow. Radar range 32 miles.
1004 H Made quick dive 20 miles from MALALI IS. to start
           daylight patrol.
1310 H C/C to 090 T to pass 10 miles south of MALALI IS.
1653 H C/C to 070 T to allow for set.
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1854 H c/c to 130 T.
1859 H Surfaced in heavy overcast and rain but had established
        position and current by good fixes during afternoon so
        decided to go on through the strait taking advantage of
        poor visibility. Set to four engine speed.
1932 H c/c to 090 T to head through narrow part of strait. Did
        not see lights in ZAMBOANGA due to heavy rain but had
        sufficient visibility to avoid hitting beach.
2000 H Visibility started to clear ahead so that we were able
        to see BALUT IS., LUBAN IS., CINAGO and COCO IS.
2027 H With COCO IS. abeam to starboard c/c to 130 T to pass
        between this island and CINAGO IS.
2057 H With CINAGO IS. abeam to port c/c to 120 T to head for
        patrol station off KEMA.
2200 H Well clear so slowed to one engine speed. This transit
        was uneventful. A few lights were sighted in houses
        along the beach of BALUT IS.

1200 H Lat 7-08.9 N. Lon 121-34.3 E.
        Lilog steamed 236.4. Fuel used 2129 gallons.
        Weather improved. Light overcast, moderate sea and wind
        from NW. The Navigator has had quite a workout, with
        poor visibility, tricky currents and tight places to get
        into, but has done an exceedingly fine job.

        Saturday - January 10, 1943.

        Cruising on the surface.

0644 H Sighted peaks on MINDANAO IS. from broad on the port
        beam to two points on port bow. Radar range 32 miles.
1004 H Left outer dive 20 miles from BALUT IS. to start
        submerged patrol.
1310 H c/c to 090 T to pass 10 miles south of BALUT IS.
1653 H c/c to 080 T to allow for set.
1655 H Surfaced.

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2001 H C/C to 038 T to patrol across entrance to DAVAO GULF
tonight and be off CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN tomorrow morning.
1200 H Posit lat 5-15.9 N.
Long 124-50 E.
Miles steamed 217.1
Fuel used 1478 gallons.
Weather unsettled, partly overcast with rain squalls.
Heavy swell from west.

Sunday - January 17, 1943.

Patrolling on the surface at night, submerged during
daylight.
0522 H Dived about 15 miles SE of CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN.
0607 H C/C to 270 T to close the Cape and try to get accurate
fix.
0800 H C/C to 000 T being set to W.
1210 H C/C to 041 T to head directly against current, which is
about 2 knots on the surface and 3-4 knots submerged.
1520 H C/C to 090 T.
1847 H Surfaced.
1900 H C/C to 045 T to get into traffic lanes from PALAU and at
the same time be in a position to intercept traffic from
northward. This should be a good position for all traffic
rounding CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN.
1200 H Posit lat 6-00.2 N.
Long. 126-19.4 E.
Miles steamed 108.5
Fuel used 673 gallons.
Weather overcast with considerable rain and rough sea.

Monday - January 18, 1943.

Patrolling on the surface at night, submerged during
daylight.
0530 H Sighted P.L.N.S. IS. bearing 138 T, distant about 12 miles.
We apparently encountered more set than the 2 knots
expected during the night and are about 15 miles SW of
intended position.
0531 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol remaining on course
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2001 H C/C to 038 T to patrol across entrance to DAVAO GULF
tonight and be off CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN tomorrow morning.

1200 H Posit lat 5-15.9 N. Long 124-50 E.
Miles steamed 217.1 Fuel used 1478 gallons.
Weather unsettled, partly overcast with rain squalls.
No swell from west.

Sunday - January 17, 1943.

Patrolling on the surface at night, submerged during
daylight.

0522 H Dived about 15 miles SE of CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN.

0607 H C/C to 270 T to close the Cape and try to get accurate
fix.

0800 H C/C to 000 T being set to SW.

1210 H C/C to 041 T to head directly against current, which is
about 2 knots on the surface and 3-4 knots submerged.

1520 H S/C to 090 T.

1847 H Surfaced.

1900 H C/C to 045 T to get into traffic lanes from BALUT and at
the same time be in a position to intercept traffic from
SARANGANI. This should be a good position for all traffic
rounding CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN.

Monday - January 18, 1943.

1200 H Posit lat 6-00.2 N. Long 126-19.4 E.
Miles steamed 108.5 Fuel used 673 gallons.
Weather overcast with considerable rain and rough sea.

Patrolling on the surface at night, submerged during
daylight.

0530 H Sighted TALIS IS. bearing 138 T, distant about 12 miles.
We apparently encountered more set than the 2 knots
expected during the night and are about 15 miles SW of
intended position.

0531 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol remaining on course
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1845 H Surface. Made 1/3 speed (about 2.2 knots) on course
045 T from time of diving. Bearing on PALAIS IS. indi-
cated that due to current we were actually making good
1 knot on course 190 T. Current on the surface is about
2 knots while submerged. It amounts from 3 to 4 knots.
The only way to cover the area is to dive north of
locality to be patrolled and let current take you back
in a southerly direction varying the course to get the
resultant desired.

1847 H C/C to 010 T. Desire to run up north of CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN
to watch for ship coming through that area tomorrow.

1200 H Posit lat 5-39.9 N, Long 126-24.5 E.
Miles steamed 95.7. Fuel used 649 gallons.
Weather still overcast, considerable rain. Seas have
shifted to NW.

Tuesday - January 19, 1942.

Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.

0014 H Sighted 2nd class CUSHIN bearing 344 T, distant about
20 miles.

0150 H Sighted ship broad on port beam, distant about 4 miles,
lat 6-1.9 N, long 126-13.2 E. This appeared to be a
patrol vessel similar to an La le boat. He was on a
westerly course, speed about 10-12 knots. Suspect
he is an escort vessel coming out to meet a larger ship.

0200 H C/C to 090 T and went to 4 engines to keep ahead and
see where he goes.

0235 H Lost patrol vessel in low visibility.

0253 H C/C to left to 045 T to try to regain contact.

0323 H C/C to 000 T still trying to regain contact.

0355 H Slowed to one engine speed.

0526 H With increasing light located patrol vessel again on the
port beam, distant about 5 miles. Still on NE course,
speed 10-12 knots, lat 6-30.8 N, long 126-22.2 E.

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1845 H Surfaced. We made 1/3 speed (about 2.2 knots) on course
045 T from time of diving. Bearing on PALLAS IS. indi-
cated that due to current we were actually making ood
1 knot on course 150 T. Current on the surface is about
2 knots while submerged.it amounts from 3 to 4 knots.
The only way to cover the area is to dive north of
locality to be patrolled and let current take you back
in a southerly direction varying the course to get the
resultant desired.
1847 H C/C to 010 T. Desire to run up north of CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN
to watch for ship coming through that area tomorrow.
1200 H Fosit lat 5-3.5 N
Long 126-24.5 E.
Miles steamed 95.7
Fuel used 645 gallons.
Weather still overcast, considerable rain. Seas have
shifted to NE.

Tuesday - January 19, 1942.
Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
0014 H Sighted OBA SA MARU bearing, 344 T, distant about
23 miles.
0150 H Sighted ship broad on port beam, distant about 4 miles,
lat 6-11.9 N, long 126-13.2 E. This appeared to be a
patrol vessel similar to an Eagle Boat. He was on a
northeasterly course, speed about 10-12 knots. Suspect
he is an escort vessel coming out to meet a larger ship.
0200 H C/C to 090 T and went to 4 engines to keep ahead and
see where he goes.
0235 H Lost patrol vessel in low visibility.
0253 H C/C to left to 045 T to try to regain contact.
0323 H C/C to 000 T still trying to regain contact.
0355 H Slowed to one engine speed.
0526 H With increasing light located patrol vessel again on the
port beam, distant about 5 miles, Still on NE course,
speed 10-12 knots, lat 6-30.8 N, long 126-22.2 E.

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0527 H Lado quick dive to avoid being sighted. Looks like this
will be a good place to patrol today in case he brings
his convoy back through here. He never gave any indication
of having seen us. He was about the size of an eagleboat
with fairly high bridge structure and stack about same
height. He had two stick masts, the after shorted than
the foremast. Only one gun could be seen and that was on
forecastle.

0645 H Vessel disappeared over horizon bearing 003 T still on
northeasterly course.

0813 H C/C to 032 T to head directly against current and drift
slowly down toward CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN.

1840 H C/C to 045 T with CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN bearing 280 T to head
up in position in which patrol vessel was.

1840 H Similar.

2030 H C/C to 016 T making about 2 knots good on course 000 T.

1200 H Posit Lat 6-26.5 N Long 126-23.5 E.
Miles steered 124.2 Fuel used 1087 gallons.
Weather improved, light overcast, moderate from N.

Wednesday - January 20, 1943.
Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.

0525 H Made quick dive for daylight patrol.

0530 H C/C to 090 T.

0815 H C/C to 045 T to head into current for patrol of CAPE SAN
AUGUSTIN.

1850 H Surfaced.

1854 H C/C to 260 T to pass south of CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN.

2110 H C/C to 270 T with CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN bearing 000 T, distant
about 8 miles.

2210 H C/C to 320 T to patrol inside DAVAO GULF proceeding
toward DAVAO.

1200 H Posit Lat 6-21.1 N Long 126-25 E
Miles steered 60.6 Fuel used 310 gallons.
Weather overcast, bright moon, rough sea, large swells
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0527 H Lado quick dive to avoid being sighted. Looks like this
          will be a good place to patrol today in case he brings
          his convoy back through here. He never gave any indication
          of having seen us. He was about the size of an eagleboat
          with fairly high bridge structure and stack about same
          height as her two stick masts, the after shorted than
          the foremast. Only one gun could be seen and that was on
          forecastle.
0645 H Vessel disappeared over horizon bearing 003 T still on
          northeasterly course.
0813 H C/C to 032 T to head directly against current and drift
          slowly down toward CAPE SAN AGUSTIN.
1840 H C/C to 045 T with CAPE SAN AGUSTIN bearing 280 T to head
          up in position in which patrol vessel was.
1840 H Similar.
2030 H C/C to 016 T making about 2 knots good on course 000 T.
1200 H Posit Lat 6-26.5 N Long 126-29.5 E.
          Miles steered 124.2 Fuel used 1087 gallons.
          Weather improved, light overcast, moderate from 17.

          Wednesday - January 20, 1943.

          Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
0525 H Made quick dive for daylight patrol.
0530 H C/C to 090 T.
0815 H C/C to 045 T to head into current for patrol of CAPE SAN
          AGUSTIN.
1850 H Surfaced.
1854 H C/C to 260 T to pass south of CAPE SAN AGUSTIN.
2110 H C/C to 270 T with CAPE SAN AGUSTIN bearing 000 T, distant
          about 8 miles.
2210 H C/C to 320 T to patrol inside DAVAO GULF proceeding
          toward DAVAO.
1200 H Posit Lat 6-21.1 N Long 126-25 E
          Miles steered 60.6 Fuel used 310 gallons.
          Weather overcast, bright moon, rough sea, large swells
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Thursday - January 21, 1943.
iatrolling on surrace at night, sumerged during daylight.
0400 H C/C to 140 T.
0520 H lade quick dive for laglight submerged patrol.
0601 H C/C to 270 T to start patrolling on east west line across
D.VAO FLF.
1000 H C/C to 050 T. Patrolling inside
1400 H C/C to 270 T. DAVAO RLF.
1719 H C/C to 300 T. Currents in here
1803 H C/C to 155 T. negligible.
1835 H C/C to 13% T.
2055 H C/C to 050 T.
2219 H C/C to 02: T to head against current and patrol in
vicinity of 135 JGUSTIN.
1200 H losit lat 6-21.2 1 Long 125-55.5 3.
Miles stee..ud 101.1 Tuel used 003 gallons.
eat partly overcast. Jon clog fro. 1, inside gulf.
I w.erous houses at roos from fires along the beach
were cited drin the day.

Pridey - January 22, 1942.
Iatrollin, on strisce at night, suberged during daylist.
0522 H C/C to 270 T to patrol line south of CATE SAJ. AUGUSTIL
across the entrance to D..V... HILF.
0531 H lade quick live.
0536 H C/O to 315 T to allow for current.
0809 H C/C to 270 T.
0918 H Sighted boeks ahead on west side of VAO ULF.
1730 H C/3 to 110 T.
1846 [UNCLEAR: Surface]
2230 H C/C to 455 T.

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Thursday - January 21, 1943.

Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
0400 H C/C to 140 T.
0520 H Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0601 H C/C to 270 T to start patrolling on east west line across
         DAVAO GULF.
1000 H C/C to 090 T. Patrolling inside
1400 H C/C to 270 T. DAVAO GULF.
1719 H C/C to 300 T. Currents in here
1803 H C/C to 155 T. negligible.
1839 H C/C to 135 T.
2055 H C/C to 090 T.
2219 H C/C to 030 T to head against current and patrol in
         vicinity of CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN.
1200 H Posit lat 6-21.2 N Long 125-55.5 E.
         Fuel on hand 101.1. Fuel used 003 gallons.
         Weather partly overcast. Sea choppy from N. Inside gulf.
         Numerous houses and fires from fires along the beach
         were sighted during the day.

Friday - January 22, 1943.

Patrolling on surface at night, submerged during daylight.
0522 H C/C to 270 T to patrol a line south of CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN
         across the entrance to DAVAO GULF.
0531 H Made quick dive.
0536 H C/C to 315 T to allow for current.
0809 H C/C to 270 T.
0918 H Sighted peaks ahead on west side of DAVAO GULF.
1730 H C/C to 110 T.
1846 H Surfaced.
2030 H C/C to 090 T.

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1200 10sit lat 5-59 I.
liles steamed 80.
U.S.S. GUDGEON
Long 126-16.2 E.
Fuel used 384 gallons.
Weather overcast. Heavy swells from NW.
Saturday - January 23, 1943.
Patrolling on the surface at night, submerged during
daylight.
0530 H Made quick dive.
0531 H C/C to 270 T.
1014 H C/C to 340 T.
1122 H C/C to 270 T. On course 340 T current was setting us too
far off shore.
1408 H C/C to 340 T.
1500 H C/C to 040 T.
1700 H C/C to 050 T.
1846 H Surfaced.
1850 H C/C to 100 T proceeding to new patrol station off UBON.
1200 H Iosit lat 5-43.5 I.
Miles steamed 121.6
Long 127-47.1 E.
Fuel used 714 gallons.
Weather overcast, moderate swells from NW.
Sunday - January 24, 1943.
Cruising on surface enroute UBON.
1200 H C/C to 177 T.
1248 H Made quick dive to check trim and hold drills.
1313 H Surfaced.
1540 H Sighted IWO IS. bearing 240 T.
1707 H Sighted mountains on IWO JIMA IS. bearing 132.5 T.
1718 H C/C to 184 T.
2240 H C/C to 173 T.
1200 H Iosit lat 2-19.5 N
Miles steamed 164.
Long 126-38.7 E.
Fuel used 1847 gallons.
Weather 50% overcast, sea flat calm.
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1200 10sit lat 5-59 I.
liles steamed 80.
U.S.S. GUDGEON
Long 126-16.2 E.
Fuel used 384 gallons.
Weather overcast. Heavy swells from NW.
Saturday - January 23, 1943.
Patrolling on the surface at night, submerged during
daylight.
0530 H Made quick dive.
0531 H C/C to 270 T.
1014 H C/C to 340 T.
1122 H C/C to 270 T. On course 340 T current was setting us too
far off shore.
1408 H C/C to 340 T.
1500 H C/C to 040 T.
1700 H C/C to 050 T.
1846 H Surfaced.
1850 H C/C to 100 T proceeding to new patrol station off UBON.
1200 H Iosit lat 5-43.5 I.
Miles steamed 121.6
Long 127-47.1 E.
Fuel used 714 gallons.
Weather overcast, moderate swells from NW.
Sunday - January 24, 1943.
Cruising on surface enroute UBON.
1200 H C/C to 177 T.
1248 H Made quick dive to check trim and hold drills.
1313 H Surfaced.
1540 H Sighted IWO IS. bearing 240 T.
1707 H Sighted mountains on IWO JIMA IS. bearing 132.5 T.
1718 H C/C to 184 T.
2240 H C/C to 173 T.
1200 H Iosit lat 2-19.5 N
Miles steamed 164.
Long 126-38.7 E.
Fuel used 1847 gallons.
Weather 50% overcast, sea flat calm.
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U.S.S. ALBACORE
Monday - January 25, 1943.
Cruising on surface enroute ULON.
0022 H C/C to 070 T to investigate dark object which is either
a ship or small island which chart shows to be here.
0054 H C/C to 180 T, object having been identified as a peak on
TOLAPEN IS.
0630 H C/C to 155 T.
0953 H C/C to 252 T to investigate what appeared to be mast of
a ship on horizon.
1007 H C/C to 163 T having identified this object as part of
a palm tree floating upright in the water.
1016 H Radar received a plane indication at 13 miles which
closed rapidly to 10 miles. Made quick dive to 40 feet
to avoid detection. Sky about 50% overcast with broken
clouds. Plane was never sighted.
1100 H Started sunking at periscope depth. Nothing in sight.
1305 H Surfaced roceeding to make landfall to transit NAMPA ST.
toni. Lt.
1556 H Made quick dive 23 miles north of LAIFA ST. to approach
for transit and to avoid detection from shore.
1847 H Surfaced to transit NAMPA ST. before moon rise.
1950 H C/C to 143 T to head for patrol station SW of entrance
to ULON BAY..
1200 H Posit lat 4-12.9 S
Miles steamed 222.9
Long 127-52.8 E.
Fuel Used 1938 gallons.
Weather scattered overcast, 50%, sea flat calm.
Had to start using safety tank as a variable tank. This
is because this boat is not properly ballasted. This
condition occurred on the third war patrol and reballast-
ing was requested during the subsequent refit period. The
job was not accomplished at that time. It is considered
highly important that is be accomplished at the end of
present patrol. Air leak from air bank #4 discovered in
IDT #4D. Cut out and bled down the 3 bottles concerned
after surfacing.

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U.S.S. ADGRON
Monday - January 25, 1943.

Cruising on surface enroute ALON.

0022 H C/C to 070 T to investigate dark object which is either
a ship or small island which chart shows to be here.

0054 H C/C to 180 T, object having been identified as a peak on
TULAREN IS.

0630 H C/C to 135 T.

0953 H C/C to 252 T to investigate what appeared to be mast of
a sail, on horizon.

1007 H C/C to 163 T having identified this object as part of
a palm tree floating upright in the water.

1016 H Radar received a plane indication at 13 miles which
closed rapidly to 10 miles. Made quick dive to 90 feet
to avoid detection. Sky about 50% overcast with broken
clouds. Plane was never sighted.

1100 H Started running at periscope depth. Nothing in sight.

1305 H Surfaced proceeding to make landfall to transit MANIPA ST.
tonight.

1556 H Made quick dive 23 miles north of MANIPA ST. to approach
for transit and to avoid detection from shore.

1847 H Surfaced to transit MANIPA ST. before moon rise.

1950 H C/C to 140 T to head for patrol station SW of entrance
to AMBON BAY.

1200 H Posit lat 4-12.9 S Lon 127-52.8 E.
Miles steamed 222.9 Fuel used 1938 gallons.
Weather scattered overcast, 50% sea flat calm.
Had to start using safety tank as a variable tank. This
is because this boat is not properly ballasted. This
condition occurred on the third war patrol and reballast-
ing was requested during the subsequent refit period. The
job was not accomplished at that time. It is considered
highly important that it be accomplished at the end of
present patrol. Air leak from air bank #4 discovered in
Fwd T.D. Cut out and bled down the 3 bottles concerned
after surfacing.

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Serial 055
CODE J.I.
U.S.S. GUDGEON

Maximum depth reached was 315' which was during 2nd depth
charge barrage. Considerable damage resulted from this
attack and is listed as follows:

Forward Torpedo Room.
1. Emergency fresh water tanks - split seams, loss of
emergency fresh water.
2. Sea valves leak at greater than 100'.
3. Broken glass in clock.
4. Inclinometer broken.
5. [UNCLEAR: 10] le setting spindles, No.4 and o stiff but
still operative.
6. Two lights broken.
7. 10 sound head shaft binds and chatters at deep
submergence, probably knocked out of line.

Forward Battery.
1. Four lights broken.
2. Depth gage in Commanding Officer's stateroom broken.

Control Room.
1. Bathermograph broken.
2. Abnormal leak in antenna trunk.
3. Indicator lights of forward and after loading hatch
registering erratically.
4. High pressure air leak in #2 air bank located in #2 B
LST.
5. Gyro follow-up system grounded due to sprung panel.
6. Hydraulic leak in stern plane waterbury control.

Conning Tower.
1. Two inclinometers broken.
2. Two steam-tights broken.
3. Barometer broken.
4. TBS speaker carried away.
5. Light in rudder angle indicator broken.
6. 500' depth gage knocked out of adjustment.
7. Caissons gage broken.
8. No. 2 periscope has foreign particles on inner optics,
and is slightly out of focus.

Pump Room.
1. Broken thermometer on discharge line of air compressor
2. Sea valves leak as follows:
(a) Circulating water air condition
(b) Circulating water ice machine
(c) Circulating water air compressor
(d) Drain pump discharge
3. Two lights broken.

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COPY: T.J.

U.S.S. GUDGEON

Maximum depth reached was 315' which was during 2nd depth
charge barrage. Considerable damage resulted from this
attack and is listed as follows:

Forward Torpedo Room.
1. Emergency fresh water tanks - split seams, loss of
   emergency fresh water.
2. Sea valves leak at greater than 100'.
3. Broken glass in clock.
4. Inclinometer broken.
5. Torpedo setting spindles, No.4 and 5 stiff but
   still operative.
6. Two lights broken.
7. Sound head shaft binds and chatters at deep
   submergence. Probably knocked out of line.

Forward Battery.
1. Four lights broken.
2. Depth gauge in Commanding Officer's stateroom broken.

Control Room.
1. Thermograph broken.
2. Abnormal leak in antenna trunk.
3. Indicating lights of forward and after loading hatch
   listening erratically.
4. High pressure air leak in #2 air bank located in #2 B
   T.
5. Gyro follow-up system grounded due to sprung panel.
6. Hydraulic leak in stern plane waterbury control.

Conning Tower.
1. Two inclinometers broken.
2. Two stem-lights broken.
3. Barometer broken.
4. TBS speaker carried away.
5. Light in rudder angle indicator broken.
6. 500' depth gage knocked out of adjustment.
7. Caisson gage broken.
8. No. 2 periscope has foreign particles on inner optics,
   and is slightly out of focus.

Pump Room.
1. Broken thermometer on discharge line of air compressor
2. Valves leak as follows:
   (a) Circulating water air condition
   (b) Circulating water ice machine
   (c) Circulating water air compressor
   (d) Drain pump discharge
3. Two lights broken.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON
Tuesday, January 20, 1942.

Patrolling off entrance to AIBON BAY.

0508 H Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.

0515 H C/O to 025 T to run up toward Bay entrance.

0648 H Heard echo ranging from ahead, could not see target.

0727 H Sighted patrol vessel bearing 259 T, distant about 4 miles
          angle on the bow 10 port. Lat 3-59.3 S, Long 127-54.6 E.
          He was running a continuous echo ranging search with his
          sound gear at about 5 knots speed. I closed with him.
          Continued to close him to determine if he was large
          enough for a torpedo target.

0735 H C/O to 090 T to get set up for a stern shot at 1000 yards
          and 100 port track.

0740 H Determined that he was too small for torpedoes so decided
          to pull on away and try to remain undetected. He was about
          the size of one of our old style sub-chasers and had a
          slightly raised forecastle from bridge forward, otherwise
          he looked like one of our subchasers. Our crew could be
          seen at one gun on forecastle. Believe it was the only
          gun carried except for machine guns. Ship's crew and look-
          outs could be seen clearly. They were dressed in khaki
          shorts and lookouts were using binoculars.

0744 H He apparently picked us up by echo ranging. He went to
          short scale pinging, speeded up and turned toward us. We
          went deep and rigged for depth charge attack. He probably
          saw periscope on this observation. Only two feet was
          exposed for about 10 seconds. However, sea was flat calm
          and he probably knew our bearing by echo ranging.

0748 H Barrage of 4 depth charges was dropped close astern.
          Considerable jar, no serious damage. Started evasive
          tactics.

0820 H Patrol vessel made almost perfect run over us from stern
          to bow (in spite of our evasive tactics) using echo
          ranging. He dropped 4 depth charges which knocked hell out
          of us. They were apparently very close to starboard and
          set at about 250 to 300 feet. His screws could be heard
          through the hull all the way up the starboard side. These
          caused the most severe shock (especially in after part of
          ship) felt on any of the numerous depth charge attacks
          experienced by this vessel on previous patrols. This
          subchaser had excellent 18 KC sound gear and knew how to
          use it. Depth control required close attention due to not
          having safety tank available for it's designed use.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON
Tuesday - January 26, 1943.
Patrolling off entrance to AILON BAY.
0508 H Made quick dive for daylight submerged patrol.
0515 H C/C to 025 T to run up toward Lay entrance.
0648 H Heard echo ranging from ahead, could not see target.
0727 H Sighted patrol vessel bearing 259 T, distant about 4 miles
angle on the bow 10 port. Lat 3-59.3 S, long 127-54.6 E.
He was running a continuous echo ranging search with his
sound gear at about 5 knots speed. Nothing else with him.
We continued to close him to determine if he was large
enough for a torpedo target.
0735 H C/C to 090 T to get set up for a stern shot at 1000 yards
and 100 port track.
0740 H Determined that he was too small for torpedoes so decided
to pull on away and try to remain undetected. He was about
the size of one of our old style sub-chasers and had a
slightly raised forecastle from bridge forward, otherwise
he looked like one of our subchasers. Gun crew could be
seen at one gun on forecastle. Believe t...s was the only
gun carried except for machine guns. Gun's crew and look-
outs could be seen clearly. They were dressed in khaki
shorts and lookouts were using binnoculars.
0744 H He apparently picked us up by echo ranging. He went to
short scale pinging, speeded up and turned toward us. We
went deep and rigged for depth charge attack. He probably
saw periscope on this observation. Only two feet was
exposed for about 10 seconds. However, sea was flat calm
and he probably knew our bearing by echo ranging.
0748 H Barrage of 4 depth charges was dropped close astern.
Considerable jar, no serious damage. Started evasive
tactics.
0820 H Patrol vessel made almost perfect run over us from stern
to bow (in spite of our evasive tactics) using echo
ranging. He dropped 4 depth charges which knocked hell out
of us. They were apparently very close to starboard and
set at about 250 to 300 feet. His screws could be heard
through the hull all the way up the starboard side. These
caused the most severe shock (especially in after part of
ship) felt on any of the numerous depth charge attacks
experienced by this vessel on previous patrols. This
subchaser had excellent 18 KC sound gear and knew how to
use it. Depth control required close attention due to not
having safety tank available for it's designed use.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON

After Battery.
1. Broken steamtight on hydrogen detector.
2. No.2 sanitary sea valve leaks excessively.

Engine Room.
1. No.3 main engine expansion tank water glass broken.
2. Electric evaporator brine tank discharge stop valve
broken off at bonnet. (Temporary repair).
3. Leak in brazed joint of lube oil filling and transfer
line.
4. Leaky gasket between hull and No.3 main evaporator
steam valve.
5. Leak in high pressure line from No.4 air bank (inboard)
6. Expansion tank pressure gage broken.
7. Emergency ration locker glass broken.
8. Loud rattle in superstructure above No.1 main engine.
9. Broken lights (15).
10. Broken steamtights (3).
11. #5 IFO gage broken.

Maneuvering Room.
1. No.2 lighting motor generator brush noise and chatter.
2. Hand knocked off low reading battery ammeter.
3. Both air flow meter gages knocked out of adjustment.
4. Two fuel tank gages of 1.0.0 FOT broken.
5. Name plate knocked off No.1 lighting motor generator
set.
6. Inter compartment gage (torpedo room. pressure) broken.

Motor Room.
1. Two circulating water gages broken.
2. Stern tube (port) excessive leak and vibration.(Cannot
set up anymore as overheats immediately)
3. Starboard shaft and propeller noisy as though propeller
may be damaged. Strut bearing squeals.

After Torpedo Room.
1. Gages broken:
(a) Intercompartment (Maneuvering room. pressure)
(b) All four torpedo tube pressure gages.
(c) No. 10 impulse air.
(d) Main ballast tank blow (emergency)
(e) Caissons gage.
2. Inclinometer broken.
3. Leak packing No.6 residual main valve.
4. Hull dished in and cork split between frames 118-119
starboard.
5. Gyro spindle 7-8 tubes bent rendering tubes inopera-
tive.
6. Jammed interlocks of No.7 tube. Possible misalignment
of shutter and door #7 & 9 tubes is indicated.
7. Leak in tail stop No.9 tube.
8. Ten light bulbs broken(2 in depth charge sockets)
9. Three steamtights broken.
10. Excessive vibration during time rudder is over for a
turn.

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CONFIDENTIAL                               U.S.S. GUDGEON

After Battery.
1. Broken steamtight on hydrogen detector.
2. No.2 sanitary sea valve leaks excessively.

Engine Room.
1. No.3 main engine expansion tank water glass broken.
2. Electric evaporator brine tank discharge stop valve
   broken off at bonnet. (Temporary repair).
3. Leak in brazed joint of lube oil filling and transfer
   line.
4. Leak in gasket between hull and No.3 main evaporator
   steam valve.
5. Leak in high pressure line from No.4 air bank (inboard)
6. Expansion tank pressure gage broken.
7. Emergency ration locker glass broken.
8. Loud rattle in superstructure above No.1 main engine.
9. Broken lights (15).
10. Broken steamtights (3).
11. #5 HFO gage broken.

Maneuvering Room.
1. No.2 lighting motor generator brush noise and chatter.
2. Hand knocked off low reading battery ammeter.
3. Both air flow meter gages knocked out of adjustment.
4. Two fuel tank gages of No.6 FOT broken.
5. Fuse plate knocked off No.1 lighting motor generator
   set.
6. Inter compartment gage (torpedo room pressure) broken.

Motor Room.
1. Two circulating water gages broken.
2. Stern tube (port) excessive leak and vibration. (Cannot
   set up anymore as overheats immediately)
3. Starboard shaft and propeller noisy as though propelle:
   may be damaged. Strut bearing squeals.

After Torpedo Room.
1. Gages broken:
   (a) Intercompartment (maneuvering room pressure)
   (b) All four torpedo tube pressure gages
   (c) No. 10 impulse air
   (d) Main ballast tank blow (emergency)
   (e) Caissons gage.
2. Inclinometer broken.
3. Leak in No.6 residual main valve.
4. Hull dished in and cork split between frames 118-119
   starboard.
5. Pyro spindle 7-9 tubes bent rendering tubes inopera-
   tive.
6. Chipped interlocks of No.7 tube. Possible misalignment
   of shutter and door #7 & 9 tubes is indicated.
7. Leak in tail stop No.9 tube.
8. Ten light bulbs broken (2 in depth charge sockets)
9. Three steamtights broken.
10. Excessive vibration during time rudder is over for a
    turn.

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U.S.S. CUDGELON

1855 H Surfaced. Cut out and bled down one air bottle in MBT #2B
which developed leak as result of depth charge attack.
Also put boat over side and sank same. It had broken
loose and was punctured during depth charge attack and
could not be successfully secured in place. Today it made
considerable noise by bumping and would have continued to
do damage.

1200 H Posit lat 4-28.5 S Long 127-38 E
Miles steamed 77.1 Fuel used 392 gallons.
Weather 50% overcast. Sea flat calm.

Thursday - January 28, 1943.

Patrolling south of ABON BAY and MANIFA ST.

0115 H C/C to 090 T.

0505 H Made quick dive.

0548 H C/C to 290 T.

0706 H Sighted top of mast bearing 349 T. C/C to 352 T to
investigate.

0716 H Identified small sailboat, lat 4-30.8 S, long 127-42.4 E.

0802 H Sailboat bearing 010 T, distant about 2000 yards.
Apparently small native boat on southerly course, practi-
cally becalmed in oily slick sea. Not worth shooting.

0805 H C/C to 290 T to remain undetected and let sailboat draw
astern.

0930 H Sailboat out of sight astern.

1851 H Surfaced.

1900 H C/C to 270 T.

1200 H Posit lat 4-32.8 S Long 127-41.4 E.
Miles steamed 86.1 Fuel used 347 gallons.
Weather 75% overcast. Sea, oily slick.

Friday - January 29, 1943.

Patrolling southern approaches to ABON BAY and LATTIA ST.
Report after torpedo tubes will be out for remainder
of cruise. Vibration and leaks in port main shaft some
what improved. Oil still leaks into #2 MBT. Will use
remainder of oil from #2 MBT as soon as possible as this
is the probable source of this leak.

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COL FIDANTLAL
U.S.S. GUDGLON

1855 H Surfaced. Cut out and bled down one air bottle in MBT #2B
which developed leak as result of depth charge attack.
Also put boat over side and sank same. It had broken
loose and was punctured during depth charge attack and
could not be successfully secured in place. Today it made
considerable noise by bumping and would have continued to
do dalage.
1200 H Fosit lat 4-28.5 3 Long 127-38 E.
Miles steaned 77.1 Fuel used 392 gallons.
Weather 50% overcast. Sea flat calm.

Thursday - January 28, 1943.
iatrolling south of a BON BAY and L'ANIFA ST.

0115 H 3/3 to 090 2.
0505 H Made quick dive.
0548 H C/C to 290 1.
0706 H Sighted top of hast boaring 349 T. C/C to 352 T to
investigate.
0716 H Identified small sailboat, lat 4-30.8 S, long 127-42.4 Ε.
0802 H Sailboat bearing 010 T, distant about 2000 yards.
Apparently small native boat on southerly course, practi-
cally becalmed in oily slick sea. Not worth shooting.
0805 1 C/C to 290 T to remain undetected and let sailboat draw
astern.
0930 H Sailboat out of sight astern.
1851 H Surfaced.
1900 11 3/3 to 270 T.

1200 H Fosit lat 4-32.8 S Long 127-41.4 3.
liles steamed 86.1 Fuel used 347 gallons.
Weather 75% overcast. Sea, oily slick.

Friday - January 29, 1943.
Fatrollin southern approaches to AMBON DAY and LAIFA ST.
Starboar after torpedo tubes will be out for remainder
of cruise. Vibration and leaks in port nain shaft some
what improved. Oil still leaks into 2 MBT. Will use
remainder of oil from 2 NFT as soon as possible as this
is the probable source of this leak.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON
0200 H C/C to 090 T.
0510 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0525 H C/C to '000 T to head for entrance to AMBON BAY.
1853 H Surfaced.
1900 H C/C to 270 T.
1200 H Posit lat 4-35 S
Miles steered 80
Long 127-33 E
Fuel used 341 gallons.
Weather overcast with choppy sea. Occasional rain squalls.
Leak at port stern gland somewhat improved.

Saturday - January 30, 1943.
Patrolling south of AMBON BAY.
0130 H C/C to 090 T.
0505 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0520 H C/C to 340 T.
1853 H Surfaced.
1900 H C/C to 270 T.
1200 H Posit lat 4-22 S.
Miles steamed 79.4
Long 127-50.
Fuel used 317 gallons.
Weather overcast with intermittent rain. Sea choppy from
West.

Sunday - January 31, 1943.
Patrolling, south of AMBON and L IPA.
0130 H C/C to 090 T.
0507 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0522 H C/C to 340 T.
0840 H Sited sailboat Bearing 284 T, distant about 4 miles.
0847 H C/C to 283 T to investigate sailboat.
0922 H C/C to 240 T to make sailboat pass about 1500 yards abeam.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON
0200 H C/C to 090 T.
0510 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0525 H C/C to '000 T to head for entrance to AMBON BAY.
1853 H Surfaced.
1900 H C/C to 270 T.
1200 H Posit lat 4-35 S
Miles steered 80
Long 127-33 E
Fuel used 341 gallons.
Weather overcast with choppy sea. Occasional rain squalls.
Leak at port stern gland somewhat improved.

Saturday - January 30, 1943.
Patrolling south of AMBON BAY.
0130 H C/C to 090 T.
0505 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0520 H C/C to 340 T.
1853 H Surfaced.
1900 H C/C to 270 T.
1200 H Posit lat 4-22 S.
Miles steamed 79.4
Long 127-50.
Fuel used 317 gallons.
Weather overcast with intermittent rain. Sea choppy from
West.

Sunday - January 31, 1943.
Patrolling, south of AMBON and L IPA.
0130 H C/C to 090 T.
0507 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0522 H C/C to 340 T.
0840 H Sited sailboat Bearing 284 T, distant about 4 miles.
0847 H C/C to 283 T to investigate sailboat.
0922 H C/C to 240 T to make sailboat pass about 1500 yards abeam.

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U.S.S. GUDGEON

0955 H Sailboat abeam about 1500 yards. Appeared to be small
         native fishing boat on course about 080 T.
1036 H C/C to 280 T.
1143 H Sailboat out of sight astern.
1201 H Sighted either AKAGIRI or FUMIKI class destroyer bearing
         126 T, distant 15,000 yards, angle on the bow 90 port.
         Lat 4-07.5 S, Lon 127-44.5 E. Went ahead full and came
         right to normal approach course. Target was making high
         speed. Bearing changed rapidly and range increased. No
         chance to close. We had been there he now is before we
         started to investigate sailboat.
1227 H Target out of sight, last bearing 071 T.
1306 H Heard what sounded like two heavy objects dropped in
         water alongside. No explosions, just loud splash.
         Suspected aircraft bombs which had been duds, so went to
         150 feet. Periscope had been exposed two minutes before
         this occurrence.
1310 H C/C to 180 T.
1408 H Up to periscope depth, nothing in sight.
1410 H C/C to 090 T.
1600 H C/C to 170 T.
1840 H Surfaced.
1909 H C/C to 090 T.
1927 H C/C to 093 T to head for AMDA IS. in accordance with
         instructions received from CTF 51 in his serial #70.
1200 H Posit Lat 4-02.7 S Lon 127-37.9 E
         Miles st and 128.9 Fuel used 1085 gallons.
         Weather clear, 25% overcast. Sea flat calm.

         Monday - February 1, 1943.

         Heading for patrol station to cover northern approaches
         to AMDA IS.

0153 H Sighted AMUNG PI bearing 105 T, distant 30 miles, and
         SE AM GI IS. bearing 080 T, distant 20 miles.

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0955 H Sailboat abeam about 1500 yards. Appeared to be small
         native fishing boat on course about 080 T.

1036 H C/C to 280 T.

1143 H Sailboat out of sight astern.

1201 H Sighted either AKAGIRI or FUMIKI class destroyer bearing
         126 T, distant 15,000 yards, angle on the bow 90 port.
         Lat 4-07.5 S, Lon 127-44.5 E. Went ahead full and came
         right to normal approach course. Target was making high
         speed. Bearing changed rapidly and range increased. No
         chance to close. We had been there he now is before we
         started to investigate sailboat.

1227 H Target out of sight, last bearing 071 T.

1306 H Heard what sounded like two heavy objects dropped in
         water alongside. No explosions, just loud splash.
         Suspected aircraft bombs which had been duds, so went to
         150 feet. Periscope had been exposed two minutes before
         this occurrence.

1310 H C/C to 180 T.

1408 H Up to periscope depth, nothing in sight.

1410 H C/C to 090 T.

1600 H C/C to 170 T.

1848 H Surfaced.

1909 H C/C to 090 T.

1927 H C/C to 093 T to head for AMDA 15. in accordance with
         instructions received from CTF 51 in his serial #70.

1200 H Posit Lat 4-02.7 S Lon 127-37.9 E
         Miles st and 128.9 Fuel used 1085 gallons.
         Weather clear, 25% overcast. Sea flat calm.

         Monday - February 1, 1943.

         Heading for patrol station to cover northern approaches
         to BALIK.

0153 H Sighted MUNG PI bearing 105 T, distant 30 miles, and
         SL M GI 15. bearing 080 T, distant 20 miles.

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0331 H C/C to 114 T.
0439 H Reversed course to 294 T to be in a position to look
       between islands at daylight.
0445 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol, and reconnaissance
       here today.
0502 H C/C to 180 T to close islands for a closer look.
0542 H When 3 1/2 miles north of islands C/C to 000 T.
0703 H Sighted small native canoe bearing 170 T apparently
       fishing.
0800 H C/C to 090 T.
0943 H Sighted mast bearing 140 T and C/C to 140 T to investi-
       gate.
0957 H This was recognized as mast of small sailboat, apparently
       fishing.
1011 H C/C to 090 T to resume patrol and remain undetected by
       sailboat.
1200 H C/C to 107 T.
1233 H Sailboat out of sight, last bearing 215 T.
1810 H C/C to 104 T.
1848 H Surfaced, heading for station to cover northern approaches
       to KAI IS. in accordance with CTF 51 Serial 70.
1200 H Posit lat 4-22.5 S             Long 130-03.1 E
       Miles steamed 152.6            Fuel used 1214 gallons.
       Weather about 30% overcast. Sea flat calm.

                     Tuesday - February 2, 1943.

       Patrolling on the surface enroute to KAI IS.
0013 H Sighted KASIVI IS. bearing 070 T, distant about 27 miles.
0020 H Sighted MIUR IS. bearing 090 T, distant about 25 miles.
0153 H C/C to 120 T to pass 5 miles south of MIUR IS.
0245 H C/C to 096 T to cover northern approaches to KAI IS.
0311 H Sighted URAN IS. bearing 006 T, distant about 5 miles.

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0331 H C/C to 114 T.
0439 H Reversed course to 294 T to be in a position to look
       between islands at daylight.
0445 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol, and reconnaissance
       here today.
0502 H C/C to 180 T to close islands for a closer look.
0542 H When 3 1/2 miles north of islands C/C to 000 T.
0703 H Sighted small native canoe bearing 170 T apparently
       fishing.
0800 H C/C to 090 T.
0943 H Sighted mast bearing 140 T and C/C to 140 T to investi-
       gate.
0957 H This was recognized as mast of small sailboat, apparently
       fishing.
1011 H C/C to 090 T to resume patrol and remain undetected by
       sailboat.
1200 H C/C to 107 T.
1233 H Sailboat out of sight, last bearing 215 T.
1810 H C/C to 104 T.
1848 H Surfaced, heading for station to cover northern approaches
       to KAI IS. in accordance with CTF 51 Serial 70.
1200 H Posit lat 4-22.5 S             Long 130-03.1 E
       Miles steamed 152.6            Fuel used 1214 gallons.
       Weather about 30% overcast. Sea flat calm.

                     Tuesday - February 2, 1943.

       Patrolling on the surface enroute to KAI IS.
0013 H Sighted KASIVI IS. bearing 070 T, distant about 27 miles.
0020 H Sighted MIUR IS. bearing 090 T, distant about 25 miles.
0153 H C/C to 120 T to pass 5 miles south of MIUR IS.
0245 H C/C to 096 T to cover northern approaches to KAI IS.
0311 H Sighted URAN IS. bearing 006 T, distant about 5 miles.

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0315 H Sighted TENGAH IS. bearing 150 T, distant about 10 miles.
0452 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0705 H Sighted BOO I.T. on 1 GIGOE TJOJT IS. bearing 118 T, distant
55 miles.
1015 H Sighted KAAR I.T. bearing 122 T and DAAB It. bearing 134 T
both distant about 49 miles.
1844 H Surfaced.
1200 H Posit lat 4-51.3 S
Miles steamed 122.5
Long 132-25 E
Fuel used 1010 gallons.
Weather 30% overcast with occasional rain in squalls. Sea,
flat calm.
Wednesday - February 3, 1943.

Patrolling northern approaches to KAI IS.
0100 H C/C to 270 T.
0444 H Made quick dive.
0502 H C/C to 090 T.
1209 H C/C to 132 T.
1850 H Surfaced. Proceeding to RITABUL BAY in accordance with
CTF 51 Serial #70.
1935 H C/C to 185 T.
2107 H C/C to 213 T.
2352 H C/C to 242 T.
1200 H Posit lat 5-03.5 S
Miles steamed 127.6
Weather 50% overcast.
Thursday -
Long 133-00.7 E
Fuel used 1020 gallons.
Sea choppy from West.
February 4, 1943.

Enroute RITABUL BAY.
0445 H Made quick dive for patrol in RITABUL BAY.
0500 H C/C to 216 T.
1000 H C/C to 270 T.
1200 H C/C to 000 T.

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0315 H Sighted TENGAH IS. bearing 150 T, distant about 10 miles.
0452 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol.
0705 H Sighted BOO IS. on 102 TOE TWO IS. bearing 118 T, distant
          55 miles.
1015 H Sighted KAAI I.P. bearing 122 T and DAAB I.T. bearing 134 T
          both distant about 49 miles.
1844 H Surfaced.
1200 H Posit lat 4-51.3 S          Long 132-25 E
          Miles steamed 122.5      Fuel used 1010 gallons.
          Weather 30% overcast with occasional rain squalls. Sea,
          flat calm.

          Wednesday - February 3, 1943.

          Patrolling northern approaches to KAI IS.

0100 H C/C to 270 T.
0444 H Made quick dive.
0502 H C/C to 090 T.
1209 H C/C to 132 T.
1850 H Surfaced. Proceeding to RITABEL BAY in accordance with
          CTF 51 Serial #70.
1935 H C/C to 185 T.
2107 H C/C to 213 T.
2352 H C/C to 242 T.
1200 H Posit lat 5-03.5 S          Long 133-08.7 E
          Miles steamed 127.6      Fuel used 1020 gallons.
          Weather 50% overcast. Sea choppy from West.

          Thursday - February 4, 1943.

          Enroute RITABEL BAY.

0445 H Made quick dive for patrol in RITABEL BAY.
0500 H C/C to 216 T.
1000 H C/C to 270 T.
1200 H C/C to 000 T.

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1400 H C/C to 090 T.
1851 H Surfaced. Heading for southern approaches to SAUMLAKI
           BAY in accordance with CTF 51 Serial 70.
1924 H C/C to 183 T.
2202 H C/C to 210 T.
1200 H Posit lat 6-51 S Long 131-50 E
           Miles steamed 151.9 Fuel used 1258 gallons
           Weather 50% overcast. Occasional rain. Sea choppy from SW.

Friday - February 5, 1943.
Enroute for patrol south of SAUMLAKI BAY.
0045 H C/C to 227 T.
0446 H Made quick dive off SAUMLAKI BAY for submerged patrol.
1850 H Surfaced.
1920 H C/C to 270 T to pass south of DAMAR IS. enroute to
           patrol north of WETAR.
1200 H Posit lat 8-23.5 S Long 131-24 E
           Miles steamed 126.7 Fuel used 872 gallons
           Weather 75% overcast. Choppy sea from W.

Saturday - February 6, 1943.
Enroute to patrol station north of WETAR.
0430 H C/C to 310 T to pass between BARBAR and SERMATA IS.
           SERMATA IS. in sight.
0502 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol while within sight
           of these islands today.
1201 H C/C to 308 T.
1851 H Surfaced.
1910 H C/C to 295 T.

2312 H C/C to 270 T to head for WETAR PASSAGE between ROMANG and
           KISAR IS.
1200 H Posit lat 8-17.3 S Long 129-36.3 E
           Miles steamed 131.1 Fuel used 925 gallons.
           Weather completely overcast, light rain, rough sea from W.

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1400 H C/C to 090 T.
1851 H Surfaced. Heading for southern approaches to SAUMLAKI
           BAY in accordance with CTF 51 Serial 70.
1924 H C/C to 183 T.
2202 H C/C to 210 T.
1200 H Posit lat 6-51 S Long 131-50 E
           Miles steamed 151.9 Fuel used 1258 gallons
           Weather 50% overcast. Occasional rain. Sea choppy from SW.

Friday - February 5, 1943.
Enroute for patrol south of SAUMLAKI BAY.
0045 H C/C to 227 T.
0446 H Made quick dive off SAUMLAKI BAY for submerged patrol.
1850 H Surfaced.
1920 H C/C to 270 T to pass south of DAMAR IS. enroute to
           patrol north of WETAR.
1200 H Posit lat 8-23.5 S Long 131-24 E
           Miles steamed 126.7 Fuel used 872 gallons
           Weather 75% overcast. Choppy sea from W.

Saturday - February 6, 1943.
Enroute to patrol station north of WETAR.
0430 H C/C to 310 T to pass between BARBAR and SERMATA IS.
           SERMATA IS. in sight.
0502 H Made quick dive for submerged patrol while within sight
           of these islands today.
1201 H C/C to 308 T.
1851 H Surfaced.
1910 H C/C to 295 T.

2312 H C/C to 270 T to head for WETAR PASSAGE between ROMANG and
           KISAR IS.
1200 H Posit lat 8-17.3 S Long 129-36.3 E
           Miles steamed 131.1 Fuel used 925 gallons.
           Weather completely overcast, light rain, rough sea from W.

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Sunday - February 7, 1943.
Patrolling as before, north of TIMOR IS. in eastern
entrance to WETAR PASSAGE.
0504 H Made quick dive with MOA, LETI, and ROMANG IS. in sight.
0630 H Sighted LATA BIA MT. on TIMOR bearing 232 T.
0935 H C/C to 260 T.
1024 H Sighted plane bearing 275 T (see table) too dist nt to
make out type.
1855 H Surfaced.
2206 H C/C to 214 T to head for LAGA.
1200 H Posit lat 7-47 S Long 127-30 E
Miles steamed 110.7 Fuel used 610 gallons.
Weather overcast. Sea choppy from W.

Monday - February 8, 1943.
Patrolling as before in WETAR PASSAGE he ding for LAGA.
0400 H Picked up echo ranging on sound gear bearing 255 T. At
same time C/C to 270 T.
0433 H C/C to 315 T to try to see source of echo ranging which
had gradually changed to the right.
0447 H C/C to 000 T still trying to locate source of echo
ranging thinking that this might be a convoy with an
escort. Could not hear his screws so bearings taken on
pings alone were not too accurate. However the sound was
drawing to eastward against brightening horizon which was
what was desired.
0449 H Sighted patrol craft bearing 105 T, distant about 7,000
yards, on a southerly course. Nothing else with him. He
was apparently making slow speed running an independent
anti-submarine patrol. He was about the size of one of
our eagleboats and had a silouette quite similar to an
eagleboat.
0450 H Made quick dive to avoid detection. It was still too
dark to see him through the periscope. When we dove he
ceased ranging. It was thought that he might have heard
the noise of our dive and have stopped to listen. However
he was never heard again and could not be seen through
periscope even though a search was made as light improved
enough to make periscope effective.

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Sunday - February 7, 1943.
Patrolling as before, north of TIMOR IS. in eastern
entrance to WETAR PASSAGE.
0504 H Made quick dive with MOA, LETI, and ROMANG IS. in sight.
0630 H Sighted LATA BIA MT. on TIMOR bearing 232 T.
0935 H C/C to 260 T.
1024 H Sighted plane bearing 275 T (see table) too dist nt to
make out type.
1855 H Surfaced.
2206 H C/C to 214 T to head for LAGA.
1200 H Posit lat 7-47 S Long 127-30 E
Miles steamed 110.7 Fuel used 610 gallons.
Weather overcast. Sea choppy from W.

Monday - February 8, 1943.
Patrolling as before in WETAR PASSAGE he ding for LAGA.
0400 H Picked up echo ranging on sound gear bearing 255 T. At
same time C/C to 270 T.
0433 H C/C to 315 T to try to see source of echo ranging which
had gradually changed to the right.
0447 H C/C to 000 T still trying to locate source of echo
ranging thinking that this might be a convoy with an
escort. Could not hear his screws so bearings taken on
pings alone were not too accurate. However the sound was
drawing to eastward against brightening horizon which was
what was desired.
0449 H Sighted patrol craft bearing 105 T, distant about 7,000
yards, on a southerly course. Nothing else with him. He
was apparently making slow speed running an independent
anti-submarine patrol. He was about the size of one of
our eagleboats and had a silouette quite similar to an
eagleboat.
0450 H Made quick dive to avoid detection. It was still too
dark to see him through the periscope. When we dove he
ceased ranging. It was thought that he might have heard
the noise of our dive and have stopped to listen. However
he was never heard again and could not be seen through
periscope even though a search was made as light improved
enough to make periscope effective.

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It was decided that he had been running a night search
and had headed into LAGA at daybreak.
JK sound head could never pick up this echo ranging
although QC head could hear it quite clearly. JI receiver
is apparently working satisfactorily so the trouble must
be in the JK sound head itself.
0549 H C/C to 090 T to patrol north of LAGA. today.
0649 H C/C to 108 T.
1010 H C/C to 115 T.
1:00 H Decided to leave area tonight and use home route south of
TIMOR as prescribed by CTF 51 Serial #78. The following
factors entered into this decision:

(a) We are having to use safety tank as a variable ballast
tank. Thus it loses it's identity.
(b) Existing damage (previously listed) received on depth
charge attack of January 26, 1943.
(c) Sound gear out of order. (JK out and QC head shaft
out when under pressure at deep submergence.)
(d) There is a maladjustment of one or both shafts or
propellers resulting in high noise level, plus much
noise of loose superstructure aft.

However, (a) above was the deciding factor. We will be
11,000 pounds heavy when we surface tonight and getting
heavier each day. Safety flood is closed and enough water
taken out to compensate for this plus enough to supply the
variable ballast tanks with a reasonable amount of trimming
water. Thus safety tank loses it's identity and leaves
the boat in a dangerous condition which can rapidly
develop into an unsafe condition during depth charge
attack.

1414 H C/C to 090 T.
1850 H Surfaced. Sent message to CTF 51 telling him we would
follow route east and south of TIMOR as outlined in his
Serial #78.

1901 H C/C to 140 T to pass to eastward of TIMOR.
1948 H C/C to 215 T.
2148 H C/C to 237 T.
1200 H Posit lat 8-07.5 S. Long 126-53.5 E
Miles steamed 145.5 Fuel used 1457 gallons
Weather 80% overcast. Sea choppy from. W.

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Serial ^055
COMTD. J.L.
It was decided that he had been running a night search
and had headed into LAGA at daybreak.
JK sound head could never pick up this echo ranging
although QC head could hear it quite clearly. JK receiver
is apparently working satisfactorily so the trouble must
be in the JK sound head itself.

0549 H C/C to 090 T to patrol north of LAGA. today.

0649 H C/C to 108 T.

1010 H C/C to 115 T.

1100 H Decided to leave area tonight and use home route south of
TIMOR as prescribed by CTF 51 Serial #78. The following
factors entered into this decision:

(a) We are having to use safety tank as a variable ballast
tank. Thus it loses it's identity.
(b) Listing damage (previously listed) received on depth
charge attack of January 26, 1943.
(c) Sound gear out of order. (JK out and QC head shaft
bent when under pressure at deep submergence.)
(d) There is a maladjustment of one or both shafts or
propellers resulting in high noise level, plus much
noise of loose superstructure aft.

However, (a) above was the deciding factor. We will be
11,000 pounds heavy when we surface tonight and getting
heavier each day. Safety flood is closed and enough water
is kept out to compensate for this plus enough to supply the
variable ballast tanks with a reasonable amount of trimming
water. Thus safety tank loses it's identity and leaves
the boat in a dangerous condition which can rapidly
develop into an unsafe condition during depth charge
attack.

1414 H C/C to 090 T.

1850 H Surfaced. Sent message to CTF 51 telling him we would
follow route east and south of TIMOR as outlined in his
Serial #78.

1901 H C/C to 140 T to pass to eastward of TIMOR.

1948 H C/C to 215 T.

2148 H C/C to 237 T.

1200 H Posit lat 8-07.5 S Long 126-53.5 E
       Miles steamed 145.5 Fuel used 1,497 gallons
       Weather 80% overcast. Sea choppy from W.

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Thursday - February 9, 1943.
Enroute FREMANTLE, south of TIMOR.

0009 H C/C to 270 T.
0255 H Sighted peaks on TIMOR between bearings 000 T and 280 T.
0500 H Made quick dive.
0835 H C/C to 325 T.
0904 H C/C to 250 T.
0940 H C/C to 180 T to pull away from coast and stay out of
     sight today. Will make detailed reconnaissance tomorrow.
1904 H Surfaced.
2230 H C/C to 000 T to start closing coast again for daylight
     reconnaissance tomorrow.
1200 H Posit lat 9-09.7 S long 126-14.0 E.
     Miles steamed 79.4 Fuel used 349 gallons.
     Weather overcast. Moderate swells from W.

Wednesday - February 10, 1943.
South of TIMOR IS. reconnoitering.

0413 H C/C to 172 T. We want to be about 15 miles off beach at
     star time to take advantage of star sights if possible.
0450 H C/C to 352 T to start closing beach.
0513 H Made quick dive. No stars but we are getting good fixes
     on mountain peaks located yesterday.
0805 H Sighted white smoke on beach bearing 347 T.
0842 H C/C to 347 T to head for smoke.
1143 H C/C to 075 T two miles off beach.
1254 H C/C to 007 T.
1348 H C/C to 170 T.
1508 H C/C to 150 T.
1600 H C/C to 000 T.
1709 H C/C to 180 T.

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Thursday - February 9, 1943.
Enroute FREMANTLE, south of TIMOR.

0009 H C/C to 270 T.
0255 H Sighted peaks on TIMOR between bearings 000 T and 280 T.
0500 H Made quick dive.
0635 H C/C to 328 T.
0804 H C/C to 250 T.
0940 H C/C to 180 T to pull away from coast and stay out of
sight today. Will make detailed reconnaissance tomorrow.
1904 H Surfaced.
2230 H C/C to 000 T to start closing coast again for daylight
reconnaissance tomorrow.
1200 H Posit lat 9-09.7 S
Miles steamed 79.4
Long 126-14.6 E.
Fuel used 349 gallons.
Weather overcast. Moderate swells from W.

Wednesday - February 10, 1943.
South of TIMOR IS. reconnoitering.
0413 H C/C to 172 T. We want to be about 15 miles off beach at
star time to take advantage of star sights if possible.
0450 H C/C to 352 T to start closing beach.
0513 H Made quick dive. No stars but we are getting good fixes
on mountain peaks located yesterday.
0805 H Sighted white smoke on beach bearing 347 T.
0842 H C/C to 347 T to head for smoke.
1143 H C/C to 075 T two miles off beach.
1254 H C/C to 007 T.
1348 H C/C to 170 T.
1508 H C/C to 150 T.
1600 H C/C to 000 T.
1709 H C/C to 180 T.

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1809 H C/C to 000 T.
1906 H Crossed 100 fathom curve by fathometer and surfaced.
1945 H Stopped on 5 fathom curve 1/2 mile off beach.
2229 H Steady on course 180 T to clear coast.
2310 H C/C to 233 T enroute FREMANTLE.
1200 H Posit lat 9-04.7 S Long 126-07.5 E
Miles steamed 80.7 Fuel used 548 gallons.
Weather overcast. Moderate swells from west.

Thursday - February 11, 1943.

Enroute FREMANTLE.
0505 H Sighted peaks on coast of TIMOR bearing 280 T, distant
20 miles.
0530 H Made quick dive for days submerged run.
1823 H C/C to 232 T.
1850 H Surfaced.
1200 H Posit lat 10-16.7 S Long 124-41.1 E.
Miles steamed 180.7 Fuel used 2016 gallons.
Weather overcast. Increasing swells from W.

Friday - February 12, 1943.

Enroute FREMANTLE.
0245 H C/C to 230 T.
Remained on the surface today using radar for plane
detection.
2000 H Sent GUDGEON Serial #7 reporting position and ETA
FREMANTLE.
1200 H Posit lat 12-52 S Long 121-37 E
Miles steamed 291.4 Fuel used 4140 gallons.
Weather overcast with frequent rain squalls. Sea rough
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1809 H C/C to 000 T.
U.S.S. GUDGION
1906 H Crossed 100 fathon curve by fathometer and surfaced.
1945 H Stopped on 5 fathor. curve 1/2 mile off beach.
2229 H Steady on course 180 T to clear coast.
2310 H C/C to 233 T enroute FREMANTLE.
1200 H Posit lat 9-04.7 S
Miles steamed 86.7
Long 125-07.5 E
Fuel used 548 gallons.
Weather overcast. Moderate swells from. west.
Thursday - February 11, 1943.
Enroute FREMANTLE.
0505 H Sighted peaks on coast of TIMOR bearing 280 T, distant
20 miles.
0530 H Made quick dive for days submerged run.
1823 H C/C to 232 T.
1850 H Surfaced.
1200 H Posit lat 10-16.7 S
Miles steamed 182.7
Long 124-41.1 E.
Fuel used 2016 gallons.
Weather overcast. Increasing swells from. W.
Friday - February 12, 1943.
Enroute FREMANTLE.
0245 H C/C to 230 T.
Remained on the surface today using radar for plane
detection.
2000 H Sent GUDGION Serial #7 reporting position and ETA
FREMANTLE.
1200 H Posit lat 12-52 S
Miles steamed 291.4
Long 121-37 E
Fuel used 4140 gallons.
Weather overcast with frequent rain squalls. Sea rough
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Saturday - February 13, 1943.
Enroute FRI 13 TLC.
0544 H lade uick dive for trim and drill purposes.
0600 H Surfaced.
0817 H C/C to 229 T.
1200 H Posit lat 15-44.2 S
Long 118-00.8 E
Miles steamed 286.7
Fuel used 3874 gallons
Weather 30% overcast. Heavy swells from SW.

Sunday - February 14, 1943.
Enroute FRI 14 TLC.
0800 H C/C to 232 T.
1256 H lade quick dive for trim and drills.
1310 H Surfaced.
2220 H C/C to 184 T.
1200 H Posit lat 18-49.1 S
Miles steamed 278.9
Long 114-18.2 E
Fuel used 3763 gallons
Weather 20% overcast. Heavy swells from W.

Monday - February 15, 1943.
Enroute FRI 15 TLC.
1254 H lade uick dive for trim and drills.
1303 H Surfaced.
1200 H Posit lat 22-13 S
Miles steamed 237.2
Long 112-31 E
Fuel used 1866 gallons
Weather overcast. Heavy swells and wind from W. Wind
shifting to N.

Tuesday - February 16, 1943.
Enroute FRI 16 TLC.
0906 H C/C to 170 T.
2057 H C/C to 160 T.
1200 H Posit lat 25-50.2 S
Miles steamed 194.1
Long 112-22.1 E.
Fuel used 3145 gallons
Weather clear. Strong wind and heavy sea from South.
Can only make 9 knots on two engines and take consider-
able water over bridge.
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U.S.S. CUDGEL
Saturday - February 13, 1943.
Enroute FRISCO TLE.
0544 H Made quick dive for trim and drill purposes.
0600 H Surfaced.
0817 H C/C to 229 T.
1200 H Posit lat 15-44.2 S Long 118-00.8 E
Miles steamed 286.7 Fuel used 3874 gallons
Weather 30% overcast. Heavy swells from SW.

Sunday - February 14, 1943.
Enroute FRISCO TLE.
0800 H C/C to 232 T.
1256 H Made quick dive for trim and drills.
1310 H Surfaced.
2220 H C/C to 184 T.
1200 H Posit lat 18-49.1 S Long 114-11.2 E
Miles steamed 278.9 Fuel used 3763 gallons
Weather 20% overcast. Heavy swells from W.

Monday - February 15, 1943.
Enroute FRISCO TLE.
1254 H Made quick dive for trim and drills.
1303 H Surfaced.
1200 H Posit lat 22-13 S Long 112-31 E
Miles steamed 237.2 Fuel used 1866 gallons
Weather overcast. Heavy swells and wind from W. Wind
shifting to N.

Tuesday - February 16, 1943.
Enroute FRISCO TLE.
0906 H C/C to 170 T.
2057 H C/C to 166 T.
1200 H Posit lat 25-56.2 S Long 112-22.1 E
Miles steamed 194.1 Fuel used 3145 gallons
Weather clear. Strong wind and heavy sea from South.
Can only make 9 knots on two engines and take consider-
able water over bridge.
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Wednesday - February 17, 1943.
Enroute FREMANTLE.

0745 H C/C to 144 T.
0935 H Started making three engine speed which only gives
   11 knots against heavy sea.
1320 H C/C to 140 T.
1200 H Posit lat 29-28 S Long 113-09.3 E.
   Miles steamed 253.2 Fuel used 4529 gallons
   Weather clear. Strong wind and heavy sea from south.
   No tin dive today. We are behind schedule and need
   the time to catch up.

Thursday - February 18, 1943.
Enroute FREMANTLE.

0224 H Sighted ROTTNEST ISLAND light bearing 149 T, distant
   35 miles.
0347 H Sighted escort vessel. Exchanged recognition signals.
0350 H Steering various courses at various speeds entering
   harbor.
0649 H Moored alongside U.S.S. ELIAS, at FREMANTLE.
   Miles steamed 70 Fuel used 1065 gallons

2. WEATHER
   Considered normal except for the storm condition encount-
   ered north of NEW GUINEA and the heavy sea from NW off
   BOROS when NE monsoon should have been encountered. Heavy sea
   and wind from south NW of FREMANTLE on February 16, 1943.

3. TIDAL INFORMATION.
   (a) Off CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN encountered southwesterly
   current of 3-4 knots. Currents at the entrance of DAVAO GULF
   were negligible.
   (b) South of ALBON BAY a southeasterly current of 0.9
   knots was encountered.

4. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.
   NONE.

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Wednesday - February 17, 1943.

Enroute FREMANTLE.

0745 H C/C to 144 T.

0935 H Started taking three engine speed which only gives
11 knots against heavy sea.

1320 H C/C to 140 T.

1200 H Posit lat 29-28 S Long 113-09.3 E.
Miles steamed 253.2 Fuel used 4529 gallons.
Weather clear. Strong wind and heavy sea from south.
No tin dive today. We are behind schedule and need
the time to catch up.

Thursday - February 18, 1943.

Enroute FREMANTLE.

0224 H Sighted ROTTI ISLAND light bearing 149 T, distant
35 miles.

0347 H Sighted escort vessel. Exchanged recognition signals.

0350 H Steering various courses at various speeds entering
harbor.

0649 H Moored alongside U.S.S. ELIAS, at FREMANTLE.

Miles steamed 70 Fuel used 1065 gallons

2. WEATHER

Considered normal except for the storm condition encount-
ered north of NEW GUINEA and the heavy sea from NW off
BOROS when NE monsoon should have been encountered. Heavy sea
and wind from south NW of FREMANTLE on February 16, 1943.

3. TIDAL INFORMATION.

(a) Off CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN encountered southwesterly
current of 3-4 knots. Currents at the entrance of DAVAO GULF
were negligible.

(b) South of ALBON BAY a southeasterly current of 0.9
knots was encountered.

4. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.

NONE.

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U.S.D. GUDGEON
5. F'S S. CITED.
Tirme
and
Range
Hast
Date
at
Ty o Course
Speed
Length Hith
1943 t
250'-
Position
4-59 N
10.
Rk
H
12000
53
055 T
12
300'
301 125-24.8
1/11
0150
1
0-11.9 N
H
8000
P
1
12
150'
40 126-13.2 E
1/19
0546
2
6-30 N
H
8000
10
1
12
150
40' 126-22.2
1/19
0727 10000
3
5
75-
503-59.3 S
100'
127-54.63
ככ
1/25
1.01
H
10000
1/31
0450
H
7000 PE
5
5
150'
2/8
4
4-07.5 s
036 T
25
300'
75' 127-44.5 E
5
8-198
? 126-33.2 E
6
1. SS was on surice. had white mumerals on Conning Tower, but
was too distant to make the out. Deck un vas forward of C.T.
2. Two stick sts, one stack.
3. Same sip as 2.
4. Sub-cuasor used echo ranging extensively. Dropped a total of
eight depth cmerges in two attacks.
5. Destroyer apparently bound for doll. asiri or Fubuki class.
6. Jap ship usei echo ranging for 50 minutes, then ceased
abruptly at dawn.

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5. SHIPS ATTACKED.

Time | Range | Type | Course | Speed | Length | Height | Position | Rk
and | at | of | | | | | |
Date | Start | | | | | | |
1943 | H | SS | 055 T | 12 | 250'- | 30' | 4-59 N | 1
1027 | 12000 | | | | 300' | | 125-24.8 E |

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6. AIRCRAFT SIGHTED.

Time
Range
and
at
Date
Sight-
Planes'
No.
1943
ing
Type Course Altitude
Iosition
Remarks
0235 L
1/3 4 li. PBY Circ 500'
6-53.0 S
148-34.0 E
1
0902 L
Lawa-
1/3 3 li. nishi 193 1000'
6-25 S
148-07.5 E
2
1230 L
1/3 6 li. B S.E. 2000'
6-13.0 S
148-01.8 E
3
1024 H
Lard-
2/7 15 li. plane 000 T 10000'
7-47 S
127-33 E
4

REMARKS
1. Making a night search of this area: Dropped flares.

2. Flying boat was heading in our direction, apparently didn't
sight us.

3. Headed in southeasterly direction at such a distance cold
not have sighted us. Could not make out details of plane.
Appeared to be a large bomber.

4. Plane was too far away to take out details. Apparently
headed for [UNCLEAR: Rabaul].

7. PARTICULARS OF ATTACKS.

No attacks made.

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6. AIRCRAFT SIGHTED.

Time | Range | | Planes' | | | No.
and | at | Type | Course | Altitude | Location | Remarks
Date | Sight- | | | | |
1943 | | | | | |
0235 L | 4 mi. | PBY | 018 | 500' | 148-24.0 E | 1
1/3 | | | | | 6-33.0 S |
0902 L | 3 mi. | Kawanishi | 193 | 1000' | 148-07.5 E | 2
1/3 | | | | | 6-13.0 S |
1230 L | 6 mi. | B | S.W. | 2000' | 148-01.8 E | 3
1/3 | | | | | 6-13.0 S |
1024 H | 15 mi. | Plane | 000 T | 10000' | 127-33 E | 4
2/7 | | | | | 7-47 S |

REMARKS
1. Making a night search of this area: Dropped flares.

2. Flying boat was heading in our direction, apparently didn't
   sight us.

3. Headed in southeasterly direction at such a distance could
   not have sighted us. Could not make out details of plane.
   Appeared to be a large bomber.

4. Plane was too far away to make out details. Apparently
   headed for Ambon.

7. PARTICULARS OF ATTACKS.
   No attacks made.

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8. ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES.

The enemy is using anti-submarine patrol
boat and sub-chaser type in the areas covered on
some of these have demonstrated that they have ex-
cellent sound gear. Patrol boats were encountered off CAPE ST. AUGUSTIN, AMBON
BAY and north of TIMOR.

The eagleboat off CAPE ST. AUGUSTIN was not heard using
echo ranging. It is believed that he was enroute to rendezvous
as an escort vessel and was not using echo ranging at the time.

The sub-chaser off AMBON BAY was equipped with excellent
18 KC sound gear and used echo ranging to launch his attacks in
the same manner in which our anti-submarine craft are taught to
use it. The attacks from this vessel were very accurate as has
been stated elsewhere in this report. It is believed that his
depth charges were set deeper than usual, probably between 250
and 300 feet. Silent running and deep submergence were used by
the submarine to escape attack. When an attack was launched
radical turns at high speed were used to clear the immediate area
using the confusion from exploding depth charges to cover the
sound of our movements.

The eagleboat north of TIMOR used 18 KC echo ranging. No
coastal dawn and headed toward LAGA. It is possible that
he was only trolling at night and returned to port each day.

9. MAJOR DEFECTS. C&R.

1. Re-ballasting required to provide variable water
under all conditions of loading.

(a) On January 25, 1943, the condition of loading
was as follows:

1. 16 torpedoes forward, 8 torpedoes aft.
2. Fuel - #1 F.O. 11270 gallons
#2 F.O. 2491 "
#4 FBT 17694 "
#5 F.O. 3531 "
Collecting tank 2000 "
Fuel Oil 660 "
3. Weight of food stores on board 17,000#
4. Variable water - Fwd trim. - 1,800#
#1 aux 800
#2 aux 1,200
Aft trim 4,200
Negative 3,700
Fwd VRT 6,200
Aft VRT 5,000

At this time 23,000 lbs of water was taken from safety tank to
use as variable water.

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U.S... ADGLON
8. AI-SUBARINE I.EASURES.
The enemy is using anti-submarine patrol craft of eagle-
boat and sub-chaser type in the areas covered on this patrol.
some of these have demonstrated that they have excellent sound
Lear. Fatrol Loets were encountered off CAPE Sali AUGUSTII., AKB01
JAY and north of TIH.OR.
The eagleboat off CAFE SAI AUGUSTIN was not heard using
echo ranging. It is believed that he was enroute to rendezvous
as an escort vessel and was not using echo ranging at the tir.e.
The sub-chaser off AEON DAY was equipped with excellent
18 KC sound suar and used echo ranging to launch his attacks in
the same manner in which our anti-submarine craft are taught to
use it. The att cks from this vessel were very accurate as has
been stated elsewhere in this report. It is believed that his
depth charges were set deeper than usual, probably between 250
and 300 feet. silent running and deep submergence were used by
the submarine to escape attack. When an attack was launched
radical turns at high speed were used to clear the inmediate area
using the confusion fron exploding depth charges to cover the
sound of our novements.
The ea lebat north of TIH OR used 18 KC echo ranging. Fo
ceased ra at iawn and headed toward LAGA. It is possible that
he was only patroliin, at night and returned to port each day.

9. 1.JOR DELOTS. C&R.
1. Re-ballasting required to provide variable water
under all conditions of loading.

(a) On January 25, 1943, the condition of loading
was as follows:

1. ló torpedoes torvard, & tor edoes aft.
2. Tel -1170 11270 llons
2110 3431 "
4 FBT 17694 "
5 I FO 3531 "
Collecting terk 2000 "
Clean Fuel Oil 000 "
3. Weight of Tood stores on board 17,000
4. Variable water - Fwd tri - 1,800,
-1ux 800
2 лих 1,200
Aft trin. 4,200
Negative 3,700
Fwd WRT 6,200
Aft WRT 5,000
At this time 20,000 lbs of water was taken fior safety tank to
use as variable water.

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                                                                U.S.S. HADDOCK

        (a) At the end of this patrol it is estimated that this
        vessel would be 30,000 lbs heavy if safety tank had
        not been used as described.

        (b) It is recommended that about 30,000 lbs of ballast
        overall be removed from the boat to insure variable
        ballast water under all conditions of loading.

2. Leak between #2 FO tank and #2A and/or B MBT is evidenced
by smell of fuel oil when #2 MBT is vented. (Result of depth
charge attack of January 20th)

3. Leaks in high pressure air tanks as follows:

        (a) #4 bank located in #5D MBT.
        (b) #2 bank located in #2B MBT.
        (Result of depth charge attack)

4. Leaks in circulating water lines in air conditioning,
refrigeration and high pressure air compressors. Present install-
ation prevents any major repair at sea. It is believed that this
entire system of lines is about to show serious deterioration.

5. Noisy vibration in and around rudder at moderate speeds
with any rudder show suggests excessively worn or damaged
bushings in the strut and skeg. (Shoved up after depth charge
attack of January 20th).

6. Fresh water became discolored and distasteful in rough
sea. Wash out fresh water tanks with pressure hose and coat with
cement wash.

                                                                Engineering

1. Port Stern Gland. As a result of depth charge attacks
this gland leaked excessively, even when set up all the way. Even
though the leak did not stop the gland heated excessively.

2. Starboard Screw and Shaft. Unusual noises and squeal that
indicates misalignment at strut gland, and possible damage to
propeller as a result of depth charge attack.

3. No.2 Main Engine Lub Oil Cooler. Engine cannot carry over
75% load for any length of time. Test data taken at sea indicates
restriction in cooler.

4. Calibrate all pressure and vacuum gages of all main and
auxiliary engines. Badly effected by shock of depth charge attack.

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1.3.6. ADG OL
At the end of this patrol it is estimated that this
vessel wo ld be 30,000 lbs heavy if safety tank had
not been used as described.
(b) It is recommended that about 30,000 lbs of ballast
overall be removed from the boat to insure variable
ballast water under all conditions of loading.
2. Leak between 2 FO tank and 2A and/or B IBT is evidenced
by srell of fuel oil when 2 MET is vented. (hesult of depth
charge attack of January 26th)
3. Leaks in high pressure air banks as follows:
(a) 4 bank located in 5D 13T.
(b) 2 bank located in 2B LLT.
(Result of dept.. charge attack)
4. Leaks in circulating water lines in air conditioning,
refrigerator and high pressure air compressors. iresent install-
ation prevents aly najor repair at sea. It is believed that this
entire syster of lines is about to show serious deterioration,
5. Noisy vibretion in and around rudder at roderate speeds
ith any ruiler throw suggests excessively worn or damaged
Dusniege in partle and sudyeon.(chowed up after depth charge
attack of January 20th).
6. Fresh water bocere discolored and distasteful in rough
sea. Wash out fresh water tanks with pressure hose and coat with
cement wash.

incerin
1. Fort Stern Gland. As a result of depth charge attacks
this gland loaked excessively, even when set up all the way. Even
though the leak lid not stop the land heated excessively.
2. Starboard Screw and Shaft. Unusual noises and squeal that
indicates misalignment at strut gland, and possible danage to
propeller as a result of depth charge attack.
3. No.2 Lain Engine Lub Oil Cooler. Engine cannot carry over
75% load for any longth of time. Test deta taken at sea indicates
restriction in cocler.
4. Calibrato all pressure and vacuun gages of all main and
auxiliary engines. Dadly effected by shock of depth onarge attack.
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Summary

1. Torpedo spindles #7 and 9 tubes bent. Possible damage to
setting and withdrawing gear due to excessive jar received from
close depth charges.

2. Inner-outer door interlock #7 tube jammed. Indicates
possible damage to outer door operating shaft and outer door and
shutter. Also possible damage outer door and shutter #9 tube
due to close explosion of depth charge.

Radio and Sound

1. Remove and overhaul both sound heads.

(a) JK-2 head binds and chatters at deep submergence
indicating perhaps a bent shaft.
(b) JK-2 head was dented in May 1942. On February 9th, a
patrol vessel was sighted at range 7000 yards and
pinging was heard on the JK side of the JK-2 head.
The receiver was started and the pinging could not
be picked up. Shifted to emergency receiver and
still could not pick up pinging. Later started
hydrophone and listened for echo on JK set - heard
faint echo.

10. REMARKS.

During this patrol only two torpedo targets were sighted,
the submarine south of S.R.D.G.N. IS. and the destroyer south of
AMBON. Neither of these could be closed to torpedo range.

This vessel received it's closest depth charges to date
while off on this patrol. Officers and men conducted them-
selves in a highly commendable manner. This crew, after having
had some 123 depth charges dropped on them, take it as routine
and a thing to be expected. Although the damage was greater than
usual, personnel at the various stations exercised initiative
and repairs were underway immediately where possible.

During this patrol two special missions were carried
out, which have been made the subject of secret reports to CTF 51.

Radio Reception

Radio reception and transmission was normal.

Last message received: C.T.F.51 Serial #48 (170941)

Last message sent: GUDGEON serial #7 (121245)

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Summary

Gunnery

1. Torpedo spindles #7 and 9 tubes bent. Possible damage to
setting and withdrawing gear due to excessive jar received from
close depth charges.

2. Inner-outer door interlock #7 tube jammed. Indicates
possible damage to outer door operating shaft and outer door and
shutter. Also possible damage outer door and shutter #9 tube
due to close explosion of depth charge.

Radio and Sound

1. Remove and overhaul both sound heads.

(a) JM-2 head binds and chatters at deep submergence
indicating perhaps a bent shaft.
(b) JK head was dented in May 1942. On February 9th, a
patrol vessel was sighted at range 7000 yards and
pinging was heard on the JK side of the JM-2 head.
JK receiver was started and the pinging could not
be picked up. Shifted to emergency receiver and
still could not pick up pinging. Later started
hydrophone and listened for echo on JK set - heard
faint echo.

10. REMARKS.

During this patrol only two torpedo targets were sighted,
the submarine south of S. RAUL GANI IS. and the destroyer south of
AMBON. Neither of these could be closed to torpedo range.

This vessel received it's closest depth charges to date
while off on this patrol. Officers and men conducted them-
selves in a highly commendable manner. This crew, after having
had some 123 depth charges dropped on them, take it as routine
and a thing to be expected. Although the damage was greater than
usual, personnel at the various stations exercised initiative
and repairs were underway immediately where possible.

During this patrol two special missions were carried
out, which have been made the subject of secret reports to CTF 51.

Radio Reception

Radio reception and transmission was normal.

Last message received: C.T.F.51 Serial #48 (170941)

Last message sent: GUDGEON serial #47 (121245)

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Sound
Continuous sound watch was maintained while submerged
and while on the surface on station. Sound conditions were good
and no density layers noted.

Radar
Radar was excellent. It was used effectively for
navigational purposes and for plane detection. Two plane contacts
were made by radar, one at night at 6 miles after sighting
flares and the other during daylight at 13 to 14 miles.

Health and Habitability
The health was fair, many cases of boils and heat rash.

Admissions to the Sick List: Sick Days:
Gonococcus infection urethra 0
German measles 9
Catarrhal fever 3
Prostatitis, acute 3
Tonsillitis, acute 7
Total 22

1. Total miles - 9252.2
2. Days submerged - 30
3. Fuel used - 92114 gallons
4. % total capacity of fuel - 99.5%
5. Lub oil used - 1325 gallons
6. % total capacity of Lub oil - 20.5%
7. Battery water used - 1715 gallons
8. Fresh water used - 31202 gallons
9. Total days patrol - 54
10. Fuel remaining - 600 gallons.

[SIGNATURE: W.S. Stovall, Jr.]
W.S. STOVALL, Jr.

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Sound
Continuous sound watch was maintained while submerged
and while on the surface on station. Sound conditions were good
and no density layers noted.

Radar
Radar was excellent. It was used effectively for
navigational purposes and for plane detection. Two plane contacts
were made by radar, one at night at 6 miles after sighting
flares and the other during daylight at 13 to 14 miles.

Health and Habitability
The health was fair, many cases of boils and heat rash.

Admissions to the Sick List: Sick Days:
Gonococcus infection urethra 0
German measles 9
Catarrhal fever 3
Prostatitis, acute 3
Tonsillitis, acute 7
Total 22

1. Total miles - 9252.2
2. Days submerged - 30
3. Fuel used - 92114 gallons
4. % total capacity of fuel - 99.5%
5. Lub oil used - 1325 gallons
6. % total capacity of Lub oil - 20.5%
7. Battery water used - 1715 gallons
8. Fresh water used - 31202 gallons
9. Total days patrol - 54
10. Fuel remaining - 600 gallons.

[SIGNATURE: W.S. Stovall, Jr.]
W.S. STOVALL, Jr.

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Serial No. 063
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX
(6)/Mc
U.S.S. TAUTOG, Flagship,
February 22, 1943.

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
GUDGEON ltr. SS211/
A12-1 Serial 055 of
February 18, 1943.

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

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

1. The GUDGEON's sixth war patrol, which covered a period
of 54 days, was made enroute from Brisbane to Fremantle, incident to
her transfer from Task Force FORTY-TWO to Task Force FIFTY-ONE.

2. GUDGEON is being refitted by PELIAS in preparation
for her next patrol. Installation of SJ radar equipment and 20 MM
guns forward and aft is in progress. In view of the severity of the
depth charging sustained by GUDGEON the vessel has been docked and
detailed examination of the underwater portion of the hull conducted.
There exists no evidence of any structural damage and all rudders
and shafting were found to be in normal condition. No derangements
of torpedo tube doors or shutters were discovered that could be
attributed to depth charging. It is considered that the condition
of the GUDGEON after being subjected to close depth charge explosions
should lend confidence to the operating personnel. The GUDGEON will
be reballasted during her current refit.

3. Health was only fair on this patrol; a total of twenty
two sick days were reported which is somewhat more than the average.

4. The GUDGEON was assigned two special missions on this
patrol, and is to be congratulated for the manner in which they were
carried out. Only two contacts were made with torpedo targets and
neither of these could be closed for an attack. The Gudgeon was
subjected to a thorough and effective depth charging off Ambon, by
a patrol vessel using depth charges which the Commanding Officer
estimated were set at 250-300 feet; this is a matter of especial
interest as Japanese depth charges have usually been set to explode
at considerably shallower depths than this in the past.

[SIGNATURE: A. R. McCann]
A. R. McCANN.

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SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
GUDGEON 1tr. SS211/
Al2-1 Serial 055 of
February 18, 1943.
From:
To
:
Subject:
1.
(6)/Mc
U.S.S. TAUTOG, Flagship,
February 22, 1943.
The Commander Submarine Squadron SIX.
The Commander Task Force FIFTY-ONE.
U.S.S. GUDGEON - Sixth War Patrol - Comment on.
The GUDGEON's sixth war patrol, which covered a period
of 54 days, was made enroute from Brisbane to Fremantle, incident to
her transfer from Task Force FORTY-TWO to Task Force FIFTY-ONE.
2.
GUDGEON is being refitted by PELIAS in preparation
for her next patrol. Installation of SJ radar equipment and 20 MM
guns forward and aft is in progress. In view of the severity of the
depth charging sustained by GUDGEON the vessel has been docked and
detailed examination of the underwater portion of the hull conducted,
There exists no evidence of any structural damage and all rudders
and shafting were found to be in normal condition. No derangements
of torpedo tube doors or shutters were discovered that could be
attributed to depth charging. It is considered that the condition
of the GUDGEON after being subjected to close depth charge explosions
should lend confidence to the operating personnel. The GUDGEON will
be reballasted during her current refit.
3.
Health was only fair on this patrol; a total of twenty
two sick days were reported which is somewhat more than the average.
4.
The GUDGEON was assigned two special missions on this
patrol, and is to be congratulated for the manner in which they were
carried out. Only two contacts were made with torpedo targets and
neither of these could be closed for an attack. The Gudgeon was
subjected to a thorough and effective depth charging off Ambon, by
a patrol vessel using depth charges which the Commanding Officer
estimated were set at 250-300 feet; this is a matter of especial
interest as Japanese depth charges have usually been set to explode
at considerably shallower depths than this in the past.

[SIGNATURE: A. R. McCann]
A. R. McCANN.

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SUBMARINES, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC
U.S.S. TROUT (SS202) FLAGSHIP

Ly

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

February 27, 1943.

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO GUDGEON ltr. SS211/A12-1
Serial 055 of February 18,
1943.

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

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

1. Forwarded concurring in the remarks contained in
the first endorsement. The highly successful accomplishment of
the two special missions during this patrol has been made the
subject of separate reports.

2. The conduct of this patrol does not compare favor-
ably with the aggressive standard set by this submarine during
her two previous patrols. The GULF OF DAVAO was not thoroughly
exploited. Most of the time in this area was devoted to a patrol
off CAPE SAN AGUSTIN and in open water off the entrance to the
gulf. The head of the gulf in the vicinity of MALALU WHARF and
DAVAO CITY, known to have been frequented recently by enemy ship-
ping, was not investigated. Off AMBON, subsequent to the damage
inflicted by depth charges and pending repairs, the "possibility"
of oil and air leaks undoubtedly influenced the Commanding
Officer to patrol in open water some 40 miles from the entrance.
No close approaches were made to the KAI and TIMBAR ISLANDS or
to the north coast of TIMOR to determine the extent of enemy
activities in those areas. In this connection photographs are of
great value for future operations.

3. The commendable conduct of the officers and crew
during the depth charge attack on January 26 as reported in para-
graph 10 of the basic report and the immediate action taken to
effect temporary repairs in order to continue the patrol is noted.

4. No damage was inflicted on the enemy.

[SIGNATURE: A.R. McCann]
A.R. McCANN.

DISTRIBUTION
COMINCH (2) (Via Comsouwespacfor)
VICE OPNAV (1) (" ")
CINCLANTFLT (1) COMSUBSPAC (5)
CINCPACFLT (1) COMSUBSLANT (2)
CO SOUTHPAC (1) COMTASKFOR 42 (2)
COMSOUWESPACFOR (1) COMSUBRON-6 (1)
DIV COMS, RON-6 (1)
EACH S/M W.A. (1) (NOT TO BE TAKEN TO SEA - BURN)

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U.S.S. TROUT (SS202) FLAGSHIP

Ly

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

February 27, 1943.

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
CO GUDGEON ltr. SS211/A12-1
Serial 055 of February 18,
1943.

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

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

1. Forwarded concurring in the remarks contained in
the first endorsement. The highly successful accomplishment of
the two special missions during this patrol has been made the
subject of separate reports.

2. The conduct of this patrol does not compare favor-
ably with the aggressive standard set by this submarine during
her two previous patrols. The GULF OF DAVAO was not thoroughly
exploited. Most of the time in this area was devoted to a patrol
off CAPE SAN AGUSTIN and in open water off the entrance to the
gulf. The head of the gulf in the vicinity of MALALU WHARF and
DAVAO CITY, known to have been frequented recently by enemy ship-
ping, was not investigated. Off AMBON, subsequent to the damage
inflicted by depth charges and pending repairs, the "possibility"
of oil and air leaks undoubtedly influenced the Commanding
Officer to patrol in open water some 40 miles from the entrance.
No close approaches were made to the KAI and TIMBAR ISLANDS or
to the north coast of TIMOR to determine the extent of enemy
activities in those areas. In this connection photographs are of
great value for future operations.

3. The commendable conduct of the officers and crew
during the depth charge attack on January 26 as reported in para-
graph 10 of the basic report and the immediate action taken to
effect temporary repairs in order to continue the patrol is noted.

4. No damage was inflicted on the enemy.

[SIGNATURE: A.R. McCann]
A.R. McCANN.

DISTRIBUTION
COMINCH (2) (Via Comsouwespacfor)
VICE OPNAV (1) (" ")
CINCLANTFLT (1) COMSUBSPAC (5)
CINCPACFLT (1) COMSUBSLANT (2)
CO SOUTHPAC (1) COMTASKFOR 42 (2)
COMSOUWESPACFOR (1) COMSUBRON-6 (1)
DIV COMS, RON-6 (1)
EACH S/M W.A. (1) (NOT TO BE TAKEN TO SEA - BURN)

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CONFIDENTIAL
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
THIRD ENDORSEMENT to:
C.O. GUDGEON 1tr. SS211/
Al2-1 Serial 055 of
February 18, 1943.
From:
To :
Subject:
1.
March 9, 1943.
The Commander Southwest Pacific Force.
The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET.
RECEIVED
U.S. FLEET
COMMANDER IN CHIEF
1943 MAR 29 11 15
U.S.S. GUDGEON - Sixth War Patrol - Report of.
Forwarded.
Copy to:
Vice OPNAV (2)
[SIGNATURE: J. Cary Jones]
J. CARY JONES,
Chief of Staff.

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THIRD ENDORSEMENT to:
C.O. GUDGEON 1tr. SS211/
Al2-1 Serial 055 of
February 18, 1943.
From:
To :
Subject:
1.
March 9, 1943.
The Commander Southwest Pacific Force.
The Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET.
RECEIVED
U.S. FLEET
COMMANDER IN CHIEF
1943 MAR 29 11 15
U.S.S. GUDGEON - Sixth War Patrol - Report of.
Forwarded.
Copy to:
Vice OPNAV (2)
[SIGNATURE: J. Cary Jones]
J. CARY JONES,
Chief of Staff.

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SS211/A8
Serial 006
DECLASSIFIED
From:
To
Via:
:
U.S.S. GUDGEON
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
DECLASSIFIED OPNA INST 5513.3
BY Kie DATE +oct'60
The Commanding Officer.
WSS/R
February 17, 1943.
The Commander Task Force 51
The Commander Submarine Division 62.
The Commander Submarine Squadron 6.
Transportation and landing of Allied Intelligence
Party in Philippine Islands by U.S.S. GUDGEON.
URIGINAL
Subject:
Reference:
(a) Annex (a) to CTF 42 Secret opord No.565-42
dated December 24, 1942.
1.
Pertinent infomation is submitted in chronoligi cal
order as follows:
Friday
-
December 25, 1942.
Loaded on board about 2000 pounds of special gear for
party to be transported to MINDANAO and PANAY IS. Also
installed 18' wooden boat in the port skids to be used
on this mission. All gear except gasoline was stowed
under the floor plates in the forward torpedo room. The
gasoline, which was in 5 gallon cans, was stowed in the
forward escape trunk well separated with insulating
material so that the individual cans could nei ther touch
each other nor any other metal.
Sunday - December 27, 1942.
1420 L A landing party of six Filipinos in charge of Major
VILLAMOR came on board for transportation. They were
dressed in uniforms (dungarees and white hats) previously
furnished by this vessel. Thus they were well disguised
as messboys and caused no outside comment. Bunks were
provided for all of them in the forward torpedo room. The
entire party was messed in the Wardroom. Two messes were
set up at each meal and worked in a satisfactory manner.
Thursday - December 31, 1942.
0945 L Held conference with major VILLAMOR to determine his desires
as to landing his party and to perfect plans. He decided
(because of information ne had received immediately before
boarding this vessel) thet he desired one landing only be
made instead of the two originally planned.
-
1-
[HANDWRITTEN: Coru Subорас BOX #5580RS FELRA 16 JACKET # A.F.20)
6x]

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DECLASSIFIED
[HANDWRITTEN: GRC/pm]

U.S.S. GUDGEON
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED - OPNAV INST 5510.20]
[HANDWRITTEN: BY K.F. Kieu DATE 10 Oct '60]

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander Task Force 51
The Commander Submarine Division 62
The Commander Submarine Squadron 6.

Subject: Transportation and landing of Allied Intelligence
Party in Philippine Islands by U.S.S. GUDGEON.

Reference: (a) Annex (a) to CTF 42 Secret Opord No.S65-42
dated December 24, 1942.

1. Pertinent information is submitted in chronological
order as follows:

Friday - December 25, 1942.

Loaded on board about 2000 pounds of special gear for
party to be transported to MINDANAO and PANAY IS. Also
installed 18' wooden boat in the port skid to be used
on this mission. All gear except gasoline was stowed
under the floor plates in the forward torpedo room. The
gasoline, which was in 5 gallon cans, was stowed in the
forward escape trunk well separated with insulating
material so that the individual cans could neither touch
each other nor any other metal.

Sunday - December 27, 1942.

1420 L A landing party of six Filipinos in charge of Major
VILLAMOR came on board for transportation. They were
dressed in uniforms (dungarees and white hats) previously
furnished by this vessel. Thus they were well disguised
as messboys and caused no outside comment. Bunks were
provided for all of them in the forward torpedo room. The
entire party was messed in the Wardroom. Two messes were
set up at each meal and worked in a satisfactory manner.

Thursday - December 31, 1942.

0945 L Held conference with Major VILLAMOR to determine his desires
as to landing his party and to perfect plans. He decided
(because of information he had received immediately before
boarding this vessel) that he desired the landing only be
made instead of the two originally planned.

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[HANDWRITTEN: AN ORIGINAL]

WSS/R

February 17, 1943.

[HANDWRITTEN: Bu SubPac BOX # 5520 RS # A-16 JACKET # A-8-20]

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DECLASSIFIED
Subject:
0902 H
1113 H
1417 H
U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R
Transportation and landing of Allied Intelligence
Party in Philippine Islands by U.S.S. GUDGEON.
He chose, for this landing, a spot on the west coast of
NEGROS IS. just north of DOOG PT. about lat 9-31N,
long 122-32 E. The Commanding Officer concurred in
this, subject to reconnaissance through the periscope
upon arrival at that location. He also stated that he
did not desire to use our wooden boat. He preferred to
use his own rubber boats with which he had practiced
and was familiar. He had plywood stiffners for the
bottoms of his three (3) rubber boats and a prearranged
plan for the loading of his gear into them.
Wednesday - January 13, 1943.
C/C to 043 T to head for a spot about 4 miles east of
CANSILAN PT. on NEGROS to see if we can find any kind
of lee there for landing. This procedure is satisfact-
ory to Major VILLAMOR, Weather is too rough to land at
DOOG PT. which is not well protected with sea from N or
NW.
Made quick dive about 15 miles off shore to run in close
to beach and reconnoiter for landing between CANSILAN PT
and TOLONG.
C/C to 104 T to parallel beach 2 miles off shore at
CANSILAN PT. Got a good look along this beach as far as
TOLONG. (Party leader does not want to land south of
TOLONG due to possibility of encountering Japs.) This
beach looks good for landing and is well protected in
spite of heavy sea from NW. There are quite a few
houses along this beach so we will have to land at
CANSILAN PT. if landing is made here. The party leader
states that if he can get ashore undetected he desires
some village to be close by in order to facilitate his
establishing himself with the friendly natives.
1709 H
C/C to 223 T to pull away from coast to surface out of
sight and put in battery charge. Decided to come back
in and try landing at about 0100. Many small boats and
outrigger canoes sighted along beach during afternoon.
1903 Η
Surfaced 10 miles offshore.
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DECLASSIFIED
Subject:
0902 H
1113 H
1417 H
U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R
Transportation and landing of Allied Intelligence
Party in Philippine Islands by U.S.S. GUDGEON.
He chose, for this landing, a spot on the west coast of
NEGROS IS. just north of DOOG PT. about lat 9-31N,
long 122-32 E. The Commanding Officer concurred in
this, subject to reconnaissance through the periscope
upon arrival at that location. He also stated that he
did not desire to use our wooden boat. He preferred to
use his own rubber boats with which he had practiced
and was familiar. He had plywood stiffners for the
bottoms of his three (3) rubber boats and a prearranged
plan for the loading of his gear into them.
Wednesday - January 13, 1943.
C/C to 043 T to head for a spot about 4 miles east of
CANSILAN PT. on NEGROS to see if we can find any kind
of lee there for landing. This procedure is satisfact-
ory to Major VILLAMOR, Weather is too rough to land at
DOOG PT. which is not well protected with sea from N or
NW.
Made quick dive about 15 miles off shore to run in close
to beach and reconnoiter for landing between CANSILAN PT
and TOLONG.
C/C to 104 T to parallel beach 2 miles off shore at
CANSILAN PT. Got a good look along this beach as far as
TOLONG. (Party leader does not want to land south of
TOLONG due to possibility of encountering Japs.) This
beach looks good for landing and is well protected in
spite of heavy sea from NW. There are quite a few
houses along this beach so we will have to land at
CANSILAN PT. if landing is made here. The party leader
states that if he can get ashore undetected he desires
some village to be close by in order to facilitate his
establishing himself with the friendly natives.
1709 H
C/C to 223 T to pull away from coast to surface out of
sight and put in battery charge. Decided to come back
in and try landing at about 0100. Many small boats and
outrigger canoes sighted along beach during afternoon.
1903 Η
Surfaced 10 miles offshore.
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Serial 006
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
Subject:

U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R

Transportation and landing of Allied Intelligence
Party in Philippine Islands by U.S.S. GUDGEON.

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[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R
Subject: Transportation and landing of Allied Intelligence
Party in Philippine Islands by U.S.S. GUDGEON.

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Serial Q06
DECLASSIFIED
Sup jo:
U.S.S. GUDGEON
WSS/R
Transportation and landing of Allied Intelligence
Party in Philippine Islands by U.S.S. GUDGEON.
1806 H
C/C to 100T to run back into CATMON PT.
1854 Η
Surfaced and contined toward beach.
1927 Η
Stopped and disembarked landing party 1000 yards south
of western tip of CATMON PT. enabling them to take ad-
vantage of current to reach the beach. Nice lee here, too.
1934 Η
C/C to 270 T in order to cover landing site with the gun
as requested by the party leader in case they met any
interference.
1955 Η
Received prearranged signal by flashing light ("E" flashed
three times at intervals of three seconds) that landing had
been effected successfully. Stood out on course 270 T on the
motors.
2008 H
Went to two engine speed to clear coast.
2044 Η
C/C to 201 T and slowed to one engine speed.
Landing party did not desire to use our wooden boat. They
had their own boats (rubber) with plywood stiffners for
the bottom and systematic loading details worked out for
loading their gear. One of their three rubber boats failed
to inflate properly so they left medical supplies which
they considered unimportant. We had rubber boats as stand-
bys as well as our wooden boat which were ready to replace
their defective boat. This offer was refused. The party
leader considered it more important to get ashore fast and
undetected than to spend the additional time inflating
and loading another boat. The Commanding Officer concurred
in this decision. The party inflated and loaded the boats.
Ship's force handled the gear from below to the topside and
held the boats alongside. The gear was all numbered and
handed to the Filipinos in the boats in the order desired
and they placed it in their prearranged pattern. The sub-
marine was kept trimmed down with about one foot freeboard
to facilitate loading. The entire operation went smoothly
except for the failure of one boat to properly inflate.

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[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
Subject: Transportation and landing of Allied Intelligence
Party in Philippine Islands by U.S.S. GUDGEON.