U.S.S. BUGARA (SS-331) — war patrol report SS-331_BUGARA.pdf

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DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 23 May 78]

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[HANDWRITTEN: BUGARA (SS-331)]
[HANDWRITTEN: WWII PATROL FILE]
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[HANDWRITTEN: FOR DECK LOG NOVEMBER 1944 - DECEMBER 1945]
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stricken from the Navy List 27 May 1927. She was sold
four months later.

Buffalo (CL-99) was reclassified CV-29 and renamed
Bataan (q. v.) 2 June 1942.

Buffalo (CL-110) was laid down 3 April 1944 by New
York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, N. J., but canceled
12 August 1945 prior to launching.

Buford

John Buford was born in Kentucky and graduated
from the Military Academy in 1848. During the Civil
War he conducted a reconnaissance along the Rappa-
hannock in June and July 1862; commanded a cavalry
brigade during the operations of the Army of Virginia in
1862; engaged in Stoneman's expedition; Pleasanton's
expedition; and in various cavalry operations along the
Blue Ridge Mountains. General Buford was wounded
near the Rappahannock River early in August 1862. He
died in Washington 16 December 1863, after a protracted
illness.

(AP: dp. 8583; l. 371'; b. 44'2''; dr. 26'; s. 10 k.; cpl.
202; a. 2 3'')

Buford, a tramp steamer, was launched in 1890 by Harland
and Wolff, Ltd., Belfast, Ireland, as Mississippi; pur-
chased by the Army in 1898, becoming U. S. A. T. Buford;
rebuilt in 1900 by the Newport News Shipbuilding and
Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va.; transferred to the
Navy at New York 14 January 1919; and commissioned
the next day, Lieutenant Commander C. A. Olson,
USNRF, in command.

While serving as a unit of the Cruiser and Transport
Force, Newport News Division, Buford made four round
trips to France carrying cargo and returning 4717 Amer-
ican troops. In August 1919 she made one trip from New
York to Colon and Cristobal, C. Z., to bring back pas-
sengers, cargo, and troops. Reporting to the Army Base,
South Brooklyn, N. Y., 22 August 1919, she was decom-
missioned 2 September 1919 and returned to the Army
Transport Service.

Bugara

The bugara is a multicolored fish found along the coast
of California.

(SS-331: dp. 1526; l. 311'9''; b. 27'3''; dr. 16'10''; s. 20.3
k.; cpl. 66; a. 1 5'', 10 21'' TT.; cl. Balao)

Bugara (SS-331) was launched 2 July 1944 by Electric
Boat Co., Groton, Conn.; sponsored by Mrs. Lyman S.
Perry, wife of Captain Perry; and commissioned 15 No-
vember 1944, Commander A. F. Schade in command.

Bugara's war operations extended from 21 February to
17 August 1945 during which she completed three war
patrols in the Flores, Java, and South China Seas and
the Gulf of Siam.

While the first two patrols of Bugara proved unevent-
ful, her third war patrol proved the most colorful to be
made during the war. This patrol in
the Gulf of Siam was highlighted by a series of excel-
lent gun attacks which disposed of 57 small
ships totaling 5294 tons. All except two of these vessels
were boarded and their native crews put safely ashore
with their personal belongings. One of the many inter-
esting incidents of this patrol was an encounter with a
Japanese ship manned by a Chinese crew being attacked
by Malay pirates. Bugara rescued the Chinese, sank the
Japanese ship, and then disposed of the pirates.

On 17 August 1945 Bugara arrived at Fremantle,
Australia, from her last war patrol. After a few days
Bugara sailed to Subic Bay, Philippine Islands, and
joined the other units of her squadron. For the re-

mainder of 1945 she operated out of Subic Bay. In Janu-
ary 1946 she returned to San Diego via Pearl Harbor.
After a rehabilitation period on the west coast she re-
turned to Pearl Harbor in May 1946.

She was overhauled at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
in 1946 and during the fall of that year made a training
cruise in the Bering Sea and then returned to Pearl
Harbor via Seattle and Portland. In late October 1947
she departed Pearl Harbor for California. She
underwent a yard period between 20 November 1947 and
27 March 1948, returning to Pearl Harbor 27 March.
In July she proceeded to Yokosuka, Japan, via Guam,
Subic Bay, and Tsingtao. She returned to
Pearl Harbor 24 August 1948.

On 13 August 1949 she departed Pearl Harbor for over-
haul at San Francisco, returning 3 January 1950. She
then continued operations out of Pearl Harbor until 7
December 1954. Twice during this period she served in
the Far East supporting the Korean operations.

On 7 December 1954 she departed Pearl Harbor for
San Diego, where she arrived 15 December. Since that
time Bugara has operated along the Pacific coast par-
ticipating in type training and fleet exercises.

Bugara received three battle stars for her World
War II service.

Buitenzorg

Buitenzorg is a city in western Java.

(AK: dp. 14,538; l. 464'; b. 44'2''; dr. 27'7''; s. 12.5 k.;
cpl. 70; a. 1 6'', 1 3'').

Buitenzorg (No. 2793), a freighter, was launched
1916 by Kon. Maats. de Schelde, Vlissengen, Holland, for
Dutch owners; seized by customs officials and
transferred to the Navy the following day; and com-
missioned 29 March 1918, Lieutenant (junior grade)
H. R. Epeland, USNRF, in command.

Assigned to the Naval Overseas Transportation Service,
Buitenzorg delivered general cargo to various French
ports, making three round trips before the war ended.
On her fourth voyage in November 1918 she was used
as an animal transport, discharging her cargo at
St. Nazaire, France. She made two more
crossings in 1919 while she operated. On her
last trip she was ordered to proceed to Rotter-
dam, Holland, and was returned to her Dutch owners 17
July 1919.

Bull

Born in New York City, 14 July 1914, Richard Bull
enlisted in the Naval Reserve in 1938 and was designated
a Naval Aviator in 1939. Lieutenant (junior grade) Bull
was lost 5 February 1942 during action in the Nether-
lands East Indies. He was posthumously awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross.

Bull (DE-52) was built by Bethlehem-Hingham Ship-
yard, Inc., Hingham, Mass.; commissioned 19 May 1943;
and transferred under Lend-Lease to the United King-
dom as HMS Bentine the same day. She was returned
to United States' custody 5 January 1946 and sold 26
May 1946.

Bull (DE-693) was launched 25 March 1943 by Defoe
Shipbuilding Co., Bay City, Mich.; sponsored by Mrs.
Ruth P. Bull, widow of Lieutenant (junior grade) Bull;
and commissioned 12 August 1943, Lieutenant D. W.
Farnham, USNR, in command.

Between 29 October 1943 and 27 July 1944 Bull made
six round trip voyages as a convoy escort between New

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Dictionary of
American Naval
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SS331/A16-3
Serial (02)
[STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL (faded, crossed out)]
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

From: Commanding Officer.                                       U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331),
To : Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.                   Fleet Post Office,
Via : Commander Submarine Division 302.                         San Francisco, Calif.,
      Commander Submarine Squadron THIRTY.                      21 April 1945.
      Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331), Report of War Patrol Number ONE.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the FIRST war patrol of this vessel
conducted in Luzon Straits, thence west through South China Sea, south to Java
and Flores Seas during the period 21 February 1945 to 21 April 1945, is for-
warded herewith.

                                                                [SIGNATURE: A. F. Schade]
                                                                A. F. SCHADE.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED - ART. 0415, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
[HANDWRITTEN: BY OP-09B9C DATE 5/25/72]                               [STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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(A) PROLOGUE.
Commissioned at the Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, 15 November
1944. Conducted shakedown and training; departed 25 December 1944. Con-
ducted 5 days training in Panama area and 14 days training in Pearl Harbor
area.

(B) NARRATIVE.
21 February 1945.
Departed Pearl Harbor for patrol in Southwest Pacific.
Officers and Chief Petty Officers on board:

Name and rank/rate             | Previous
                               | Patrols
Commander A. F. Schade         | 8
Lt. Comdr. J. D. Mason         | 8
Lieutenant R. E. Leonard       | 0
Lieutenant R. H. Barnes        | 7
Lieutenant C. J. Hazard        | 0
Lieut.(jg) P. S. McKibben      | 6
Lieut.(jg) W. J. Sinks         | 9
Lieut.(jg) J. S. Grant         | 0
Lieut.(jg) J. Hamilton         | 7

W. E. Anderson, CMOMM          | 0
S. V. Bennett, CQM(AA)(T)      | 4
C. E. Bowers, CGM(T)           | 7
R. O. Denny, CMOMM             | 3
M. C. Forrest, CMOMM           | 3
J. P. Hensen, CEM(T)           | 7
H. J. Rinn, CTM(AA)            | 7

22 February 1945.
Noon position: 20-45 N, 163-19 W.

23 February 1945.
Noon position: 20-35 N, 168-18 W.

24 February 1945.
Noon position: 20-31 N, 173-47 W.
Crossed International Date Line.

26 February 1945.
Noon position: 20-23 N, 179-25 E.

27 February 1945.
Noon position: 20-16 N, 175-03 E.

28 February 1945.
Noon position: 19-58 N, 169-52.5 E.

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1 March 1945.
Noon position: 19-37 N, 164-25.8 E.

2 March 1945.
Noon position: 19-15 N, 159-26.5 E.

3 March 1945.
1015 - Sighted U.S.S. HAKE and U.S.S. PARGO - exchanged recognition.
Noon position: 18-31 N, 153-41 E.

4 March 1945.
Noon position: 17-00 N, 148-04 E.

5 March 1945.
0110 - Met by escort vessel YMS 151. Proceeded to Saipan.

8 March 1945.
1730K - Departed Saipan in company with U.S.S. SPOT, U.S.S. SEAFOX and
escort - SC775.

9 March 1945.
Noon position: 15-14 N, 142-45 E.
Our cook suffered a severe head laceration when the storeroom hatch
fell on him. Pharmacist's Mate sewed him up.

10 March 1945.
0855K - A/C #1. Exchanged recognition with B24 search plane.
Noon position: 17-32 N, 138-19 E.
Parted company with POST'S PURGERS.

11 March 1945.
0200I - Radar contact. Exchanged recognition with U.S.S. PLAICE, using
SJ.
Noon position: 19-49 N, 134-30 E.

12 March 1945.
Noon position: 20-26.8 N, 129-44 E.

13 March 1945.
Noon position: 20-07.8 N, 124-33.8 E.
1810I - A/C #2. In position 19-27 N, 123-11 E, sighted one plane
similar to "Betty" at range of 4 miles. Dived.
Entered assigned area.

14 March 1945.
While patrolling submerged, getting an unfavorable set in tide rips,
surfaced to change position, but at
1140H - A/C #3, we were immediately forced down by plane similar to
"Lily", distance 5 miles, closing. Position: 19-37 N, 121-
44 E.
Noon position: 19-37 N, 121-44.9 E.

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ENCLOSURE (A)

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15 March 1945.
Noon position: 19-06 N, 121-35.5 E.

16 March 1945.
Noon position: 18-06 N, 121-45 E.

17 March 1945.
0210H - A/C #4. SJ radar contact at 23,000 yards. Disappeared almost
immediately.
Heavy seas; weather stormy.
Noon position: 19-44 N, 121-04.5 E.

18 March 1945.
Weather now typhoon strength.
Noon position: 20-08 N, 121-30 E.

19 March 1945.
Storm abating.
0545H - Heard pilots conversing on APR at 120 megacycles. Believe they
were close, but no contact.
Noon position: 19-43 N, 121-39 E.

20 March 1945.
0045H - A/C #5. Tracked plane by SJ radar, heading South toward Luzon.
Noon position: 20-14 N, 121-56 E.
2305H - A/C #6. Plane contact by SJ radar. APR at 161 megacycles.

21 March 1945.
Noon position: 19-01.5 N, 121-44 E.

22 March 1945.
Noon position: 19-02 N, 120-58 E.

23 March 1945.
Noon position: 19-51 N, 120-53 E.
1330-1430H - Many SD contacts, all showing IFF. Pilots heard on APR.
No planes sighted.

24 March 1945.
Typhoon weather, bucking variable currents, strength 5 knots.
Noon position: 19-06 N, 121-38 E.
2150H - A/C #7. Plane contact by SJ. No IFF or APR. Tracked from
initial range of 12,000 yards out to 23,000 yards.
2300H - A/C #8. APR contact at 175 megacycles; IFF return, 8 miles.
Tracked by SJ in to 7,000 yards, then out to 24,000 yards.
2328H - A/C #9. SJ contact at 10,000 yards; APR at 180 megacycles,
IFF return. Tracked by SJ radar out to 25,000 yards.

25 March 1945.
0350H - A/C #10. SJ contact at 11,000 yards. IFF return, no APR.
Tracked out to 25,000 yards.
Noon position: 20-25 N, 121-32 E.
2319H - A/C #11. APR contact at 166 megacycles. Obtained IFF return
at 20 miles.

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26 March 1945.
0745H - A/C #12. Sighted plane, 6 miles. Turned at us - dived - at
3 miles, going down, obtained IFF return.
0835H - A/C #13. APR contact at 186 megacycles. Obtained IFF return
at 24 miles.
Noon position: 20-38 N, 118-52 E.
1900H - Exchanged recognition with U.S.S. PUFFER by SJ radar.
2219H - A/C #14. SJ contact at 30,000 yards. Tracked on course of
340°T, speed 180 miles. No APR, no IFF.

27 March 1945.
0245H - A/C #15. SJ contact at 34,000 yards. Tracked on course SE to
40,000 yards. No APR, no IFF.
0346H - Contact #1.
SJ radar interference followed by contact at 14,000 yards.
Closed an unidentified submarine to 6,000 yards. Would not
answer up on SJ. Dived and closed. Silhouette - U. S. Sub-
marine. Believe this to be the SEA OWL or FLASHER. Position:
21-21 N, 116-51 E. Constant helm, base course 110°, 17 knots.
Noon position: 21-46 N, 116-18 E.
1730H - Contact #2.
Sighted ship bearing 118°T, 18,000 yards. Closed for attack.
Broke off attack when ship was identified as KAZUURA MARU
(page 170, ONI 208J) with proper markings of a hospital ship.
Course 258, speed 12.5. Position: 21-46 N, 116-32 E.

28 March 1945.
0200H - A/C #16. SJ contact, 14,000 yards. Plane tracked on course of
110° in to 6,000 yards, then out ot 23,000 yards.
Noon position: 21-34 N, 116-13 E.
2143H - A/C #17. SJ contact; tracked out to 44,000 yards.

29 March 1945.
0458H - A/C #18. SJ contact, 13,000 yards, closing fast - dived.
Noon position: 21-35 N, 116-28 E.
1330H - Sighted floating drum; suspected mine, sank it by gunfire.
2101H - Radar contact, 74,000 yards. Track indicated stationary target.
Closed. Suspected downed plane or raft with aerial balloon.
After closing to 30,000 yards, target reappeared at 170,000
yards (1) Radio Technicians finally decided they were obtaining
second and third returns on Formosa, distant 180 miles. Weather
-- dead calm, smooth seas, haze all around.
Also heard several radars on APR, believed to be shore based.

30 March 1945.
0800H - Contact #3.
JP sound contact, 330°T. Sighted ship, later identified as
the ARIMASAN MARU, page 86 of ONI 208J, properly marked.
Course 240, speed 12. Position: 21-38 N, 116-18 E.
Noon position: 21-38 N, 116-16 E.

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31 March 1945.
Noon position: 21-35 N, 116-13 E.
1900H - Transmitted serial two to Comsubpac. Following transmission
picked up 4 loud APR contacts.
2158H - A/C #19. Two APR contacts, saturation, 159 megacycles. SJ
radar contact at 12,000 yards, closing fast - last range 4,000
yards as we dived.
2314H - Contact #4.
Sighted hospital ship bearing 135°T, range 25,000 yards.
Tracked on course 025°T, speed 15 knots. Position: 21-00 N,
114-58 E.
We are proceeding to join the "Hecklers."

1 April 1945.
0700H - Received instructions to form scouting line - headed for station.
Noon position: 19-54 N, 114-22 E.

2 April 1945.
0055H - A/C #20. SJ radar contact. Tracked from 20,000 away to 38,000
yards.
Noon position: 19-10 N, 112-07 E.

3 April 1945.
On station as assigned by U.S.S. TIGRONE.
1140H - 1230H - A/C #21. Sighted several flights of friendly planes with
IFF.
Noon position: 19-06 N, 112-50 E.
1315H - Received message from TIGRONE giving position of ditched plane.
Conducted search.
1606H - Sighted TIGRONE - began co-ordinated search.
1930H - Abandoned search.

4 April 1945.
1045H - A/C #22. Sighted friendly PBM search plane with IFF.
Noon position: 18-43 N, 113-33 E.
2400H - Passed to operational control of CTF 71.

5 April 1945.
0002H - A/C #23. SJ radar contact, range 14,000 yards. No APR or IFF.
Tracked in to 9,000 yards, then out to 23,000 yards. Course 315,
speed 150 knots.
0950H - A/C #24. Sighted friendly PBM with IFF.
Noon position: 16-33.5 N, 111-13 E.
2225H - Contact #5.
Sighted hospital ship, bearing 210°, distance 28,000 yards, on
course 000°, speed 13.5 knots. Position: 14-13 N, 111-09 E.
Closed to identify; properly marked.

6 April 1945.
1026H - A/C #25. Sighted friendly B24 with IFF.
Noon position: 11-00 N, 111-09 E.
1215H - A/C #26. SD contact. Three planes that closed to 2 miles. No
APR or IFF. Not sighted. Visibility very hazy.

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7 April 1945.
Noon position: 5-37 N, 109-46 E.

8 April 1945.
0812H - A/C #27. Position: 1-43 N, 107-06 E. Sighted Jap float plane,
about 10 miles - did not see us.
1043H - A/C #28. Position: 1-16 N, 106-43 E. SD contact, 5 miles.
Dived; sighted Jap float plane through periscope. Not detected.
Noon position: 1-08 N, 106-36 E.

9 April 1945.
0705H - A/C #29. Sighted Jap float plane "Pete", heading toward us,
about 6 miles.
Noon position: 3-12 S; 109-20 E.

10 April 1945.
Numerous small native sailboats sighted.
Noon position: 5-17 S, 112-03 E.

11 April 1945.
0745H - A/C #30. Sighted Jap float plane; later identified through
periscope as "Rufe", on Easterly course.
Noon position: 6-06S, 115-57 E.

12 April 1945.
0330H - Exchanged recognition with U.S.S. BLUEBACK.
Noon position: 8-19 S, 117-14 E.

13 April 1945.
0700H - Sighted two small motor ships hugging the shore. Closed to
investigate - to 500 yards from the beach. Those boats stood
in to BIMA BAY. Decided against gun attack since we were so
close in to BIMA. These were about 80 feet long, in appearance,
midget sea trucks.
Noon position: 8-11 S, 118-22 E.

14 April 1945.
Noon position: 8-18 S, 119-26 E.

15 April 1945.
Noon position: 8-12.5 S, 116-55 E.
2025H - A/C #31. SJ contact; plane at 20,000 yards on parallel course
approached from astern. Dived, to radar depth and tracked him
over us. No APR.
2400H - Departed area.

16 April 1945.
0050H - A/C #32. SJ contact. Forced down by night search plane in
LOMBOK STRAIT. APR at 159 megacycles.
1120H - Exchanged recognition with U.S.S. TUNA.
Noon position: 10-56 S, 115-34 E.
1230H - Sighted submarine through periscope. Closed to identify as
similar to Dutch SVAARDVISCH. He sighted us and turned away.

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17 April 1945.
Noon Position: 15-43S, 114-30 E.

18 April 1945.
0815H - Exchanged recognition with U.S.S. PERCH.
Noon position: 20-22 S, 112-58 E.
1930H - Exchanged recognition with U.S.S. BESUGO.

19 April 1945.
1030H - Exchanged recognition with Dutch submarine K-14.
Noon position: 25-11 S, 112-28 E.

20 April 1945.
1030H - Exchanged recognition with British submarine P248.
Noon position: 29-45 S, 113-18 E.

21 April 1945.
0545H - Met escort. Proceeded to Freemantle.

ENCLOSURE (A)
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(C) WEATHER.

No unusual weather encountered.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION.

Tides and currents in vicinity of Babuyan Islands agreed in general with
Sailing Directions and as indicated on charts. Stormy weather affected
the tides by 1 to 2 hours in the vicinity of Calayan Island and Sabtang
Island in Luzon Strait.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.

No unusual conditions observed..

(F) SHIP CONTACTS.

| No. | Time Date | Lat. Long. | Type | Initial Range | Est.Course Speed | How Contacted | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0346H 3/27/45 | 21-21N 116-51E. | SS | 14,000 Yards | 110°,17K | SJ; Night | SEA OWL or FLASHER |
| 2 | 1730H 3/27/45 | 21-46N 116-32E | KAZUURA MARU Page 170 ONI 208J | 18,000 Yards | 258°,12.5K | Periscope | Hospital Ship |
| 3 | 0800H 3/30/45 | 21-38N 116-18E | ARIMASAN MARU Page 86 ONI 208J | 30,000 Yards | 240°,12K | JP Sound | Hospital Ship * |

* "JP" Sound contact, in 90 fathoms of water, own speed 2.5 knots,
keel depth 50 feet, relative bearing 060°. Target identified as
ARIMASAN MARU, 8,663 tons, page 86, ONI 208J, at speed of 12 knots.
JP-QC also in operation (24 kilocycles) could not pick up target.
First detected by definite screw noises.

| No. | Time Date | Lat. Long. | Type | Initial Range | Est.Course Speed | How Contacted | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2314H 3/31/45 | 21-00N 114-58E | Unident- ified | 25,000 Yards | 025°,15K | Sight; Night | Hospital Ship |
| 5 | 2225H 4/5/45 | 14-13N 111-09E | Unident- ified | 28,000 Yards | 000°,13.5K | Sight Night | Hospital Ship |

In the East Java Sea many small native sailboats were contacted. These were
particularly annoying at night, since they could be picked up by radar from
8 to 10,000 yards, but could not be identified until the range was under
3,000 yards.

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(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS.
     No comment.

(H) ATTACK DATA.
     None.

(I) MINES.
     None.

(J) ANTISUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS.
     None.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE.
     1. Five cracked liners in No. 3 Main Engine.
     2. One cracked liner, broken piston and cracked engine frame on No. 1 Main
        Engine.
     3. Two broken head bolts in No. 2 Main Engine.
     4. Two broken head bolts and one cracked liner on No. 4 Main Engine.
     5. No. 1 Evaporator scaled solid at 409 hours of operation and was inop-
        erative for remainder of patrol.

(L) RADIO.
     No defects.

(M) RADAR.
     Functioned perfectly throughout the entire patrol. Lt.(jg) P. S. McKibben,
     Radar Officer, and his Radio Technicians deserve credit for their "heads
     up" maintainance of the radars - their dependability against planes, in
     contacts, and in navigating gave everyone a feeling of security.

(N) SONAR GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS.
     No comment.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS.
     Bathythermograph functioned well.

(P) HEALTH, FOOD AND HABITABILITY.
     Satisfactory conditions obtained throughout the patrol.

ENCLOSURE (A)
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(Q) PERSONNEL.
(a) Number of men detached after previous patrol - None.
(b) Number of men on board during patrol.- 76.
(c) Number of men qualified at start of patrol - 40.
(d) Number of men qualified at end of patrol - 69.
(e) Number of unqualified men making their first patrol - 36.

Following the commissioning period, training at New London, Panama and Pearl
Harbor, the crew formed an excellent combat team. The considerable "cruis-
ing" time was well spent in school work and qualifying. After five months
in commission, only seven members remain on board who are not qualified -
four of these joined just prior to the patrol run. Morale of all hands is
high in spite of the lack of combat opportunity.

(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED.

| | Miles | Fuel |
| :| :------ | :|
| Pearl to Saipan | 3,570 | 42,555 gal. |
| Saipan to Area | 1,726 | 16,700 gal. |
| In Subpac Area | 3,912 | 29,450 gal. |
| Subpac Area to SoWesPac Area | 2,330 | 25,590 gal. |
| In SoWesPac Area | 621 | 5,960 gal. |
| Area to Fremantle | 1,565 | 18,000 gal. |
| TOTAL | 13,724 | 138,255 gallons |

(S) DURATION.
Days enroute to area : 16
Days in area : 35
Days enroute to base : 5
Days submerged : 27

(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING.

| | Torpedoes | Fuel | Provisions | Personnel Factor |
| :| :| :| :| :|
| Full load | | 20,000 gals. | 30 days | 2 weeks |

(U) COMMUNICATIONS, RADAR, AND SONAR COUNTERMEASURES.

Radar Countermeasures.
(1) Intercept of enemy signals.

| Date/Time | Freq. (mcs) | P.R.F. | Pulse Width u/s | Lat. | Long. | Remarks |
| :| :| :----- | :| :----- | :------ | :|
| Mar/15225 | 170 | 60 | 10-15 | 19-06N | 122-00E | Very weak, every 10 sec. |
| 162010 | 215 | 200-500 | 2-5 | 19-03N | 121-43E | Very weak, faded in 30 |
| | | | | | | minutes. |
| 202300 | 161 | 600 | 8-10 | 17-56N | 121-56E | Strong, every 20 sec. |
| 292100 | 156 | 300 | 5 | 21-42N | 116-57E | See subpara. (4). |
| | 79 | 250 | 50-75 | same | same | See subpara. (4). |

ENCLOSURE (A)
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Date/Time | Freq | P.R.F. | Pulse | Lat. | Long. | Remarks
| (mcs) | | Width | | |
| | | | u/s | | |
Mar/292100 | 159 | 200 | 20 | 21-42N | 116-57E | See subpara. (4)
| 179 | 250 | 4 | same | same | See subpara. (4)
| 80 | 2000 | 50 | same | same | Sweeps every 30 sec.
311350 | 152 | 500 | 5 | 21-35N | 116-14E | See subpara. (4)
| 79 | 500 | 40 | same | samo | See subpara. (4)
312130 | 270 | 2000 | 10 | 21-12N | 115-25E | See subpara. (4)
312400 | 98 | 2000 | 10 | 19-59N | 115-02E | See subpara. (4)
Apr/011015 | 80 | 1500 | 25 | 20-04N | 114-04E | Weak
011230 | 159 | 500 | 10 | 19-54N | 114-22E | Weak
011400 | 178 | 280 | 5 | 19-32N | 114-23E | None
120300 | 235 | --- | 10 | 7-41S | 116-00E | None
150315 | 230 | 1500 | 10 | 8-00S | 117-34E | None
152330 | 200 | --- | 5 | 8-22S | 115-50E | Very weak. Located in
| | | | | | center of Noesa Besar
| | | | | | - Lombok Strait.
162030 | 218 | --- | --- | 13-07S | 115-05E | Small ship or sub.(SJ)
161215 | 235 | --- | --- | 11-03S | 115-26E | Dutch Submarine

(2) Jamming, own and enemy.
(a) No intentional jamming was encountered. None was used.
(3) Deception, own and enemy.
(a) None.
(4) The intercepts from 29 March till 1 April were probably caused by ducts,
    and probably from Formosa, since we were picking up Formosa on the SJ
    on second and third trip, estimated to be about 200 miles away.

Communications Countermeasures.
(1) No enemy signals intercepted.
(2) Jamming, own and enemy.
    (a) On March 13, position 19-49N, 121-50E, Jap broadcast and CW,
        frequency 6045 kcs. 6045 was only frequency copyable. The
        effectiveness was to the extent that messages were badly garbled.
    (b) Between March 16 and 24 in Luzon Straits, CW interference on all
        frequencies. Between 1900 and 2100 GCT interference was heaviest.
        At other times signal strength usually good. Strength 3 to 4.
(3) Deception, own and enemy.
    (a) March 31, position 21-22.5N, 115-45E, message with date-time group
        311014 was sent to NPM on frequency of 8470 kcs. Called NPM but
        NPM answered. Jap kept sending NPM as call sign but NPM was
        stronger. Had to repeat 20 consecutive groups. Message was
        receipted for at 1145 GCT.
(4) None.

Sonar Countermeasures. None.

(V) REMARKS.

The only obvious remark is that Japanese ships are getting scarcer daily,
and operate in waters inaccessible to submarines whenever possible.

ENCLOSURE (A)
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FC5-30/A16-3
Serial: 013
CONFIDENTIAL
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331)
Report of First War
Patrol.

SUBMARINE SQUADRON THIRTY

Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
23 April 1945

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron THIRTY.
To : The Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH Fleet.
(2) The Commander in Chief, SEVENTH Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331), Report of First War Patrol.

1. The first war patrol of the BUGARA, conducted in the Luzon
Straits, South China Sea and Java Sea areas, was of 59 days duration, 35
of which were spent in the assigned areas. From 1 to 4 April the BUGARA
was a member of a coordinated attack group of which the Commanding Officer
was O.T.C.

2. Area coverage was excellent, however there were no contacts
worthy of torpedo fire. Numerous sailboats were contacted in the Java Sea.
Four contacts were made with properly marked hospital ships.

3. The BUGARA returned from patrol shipshape and in good material
condition. Refit will be completed in normal time.

4. The Squadron Commander welcomes the BUGARA to the Southwest
Pacific and congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers and crew upon com-
pletion of a well planned and determined patrol, and sympathizes with them
in their natural disappointment over the total absence of targets.

K. G. HENSEL,

[SIGNATURE: J. S. SHERWOOD]
J. S. SHERWOOD,
Secretary.

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FE24-71/A16-3
Serial 0768
UNITED STATES NAVY
14/pr
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
30 April 1945.

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
The Commander, Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
USS BUGARA Conf. Ltr.
A16-3 Serial 02, dated
21 April 1945. Report
of First War Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) - Report of First War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. The First War Patrol of the BUGARA, under the command
of Commander A. F. SCHADE, U.S.N., consisted of three distinct
phases; from 13 to 25 March in LUZON STRAIT; from 28 March to 4 April
in the area between HAINAN and TAIWAN; and from 11 to 15 April in
JAVA SEA north of SOEMBA ISLAND. From 1 to 4 April the BUGARA was a
member of the TIGRONE Coordinated Attack Group.

2. This patrol was of fifty nine days duration, thirty
five days of which were spent in the patrol areas. Area coverage
was very good; 6,800 miles were steamed during this period. However,
there were few hostile aircraft sightings and no hostile ship con-
tacts. Enemy shipping in these areas has obviously been largely
destroyed.

3. The award of the Submarine Combat Insignia is not
authorized for this patrol.

4. The Force Commander welcomes the Commanding Officer,
Officers and Crew of the BUGARA to this Force, and congratulates
them upon their completion of a well planned and conducted patrol
which was unfortunately devoid of enemy contacts.

JAMES FIFE.

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FE24-71/A16-3 UNITED STATES NAVY 14/pr
Serial 0760 30 April 1945.
[CROSSED OUT: C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L]

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS BUGARA Conf. Ltr.
A16-3 Serial 02, dated
21 April 1945. Report
of First War Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) - Report of First War
Patrol - Comment on.

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UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

A16-3(8)(F-3-4/okb)
Serial: [HANDWRITTEN: 02999]

[STAMP: 23 MAY 1945]

CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT on:
USS BUGARA (SS331) conf. ltr.
serial 027 dated 21
April 1945.

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

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331), Report of War Patrol
Number ONE.

1. Forwarded.

J. H. LONG
By direction

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SS331/A16-3
Serial (05)

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED-L]

U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331),
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.,
20 June 1945.

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

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331), Report of War Patrol Number TWO.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the SECOND war patrol of this vessel,
conducted in areas Charlie One, Charlie Two and Legjoint, during the
period 16 May 1945 to 20 June 1945, is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: A. F. SCHADE]
A. F. SCHADE.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/25/72]

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

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(A) PROLOGUE.
Arrived Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 April 1945 and commenced
regular refit.

Installed additional 5"/25 caliber gun on deck aft. Installed direc-
tional antennae for APR.

On 7 May, commenced seven days training.

Departed on patrol, 16 May.

(B) NARRATIVE.

16 May 1945.
Departed Fremantle for patrol in Southwest Pacific.
Officers and Chief Petty Officers on board:

Name and rank/rate           | Previous
                             | Patrols
|
Commander A. F. Schade       | 9
Lt. Comdr. J. D. Mason       | 9
Lt. Comdr. R. W. McIntosh    | 1
Lieutenant R. E. Leonard     | 1
Lieutenant R. H. Barnes      | 8
Lieutenant (jg) P. S. McKibben | 7
Lieutenant (jg) W. J. Sinks  | 10
Lieutenant (jg) J. S. Grant  | 1
Ensign T. M. McQuilling      | 0
Ensign G. G. Stangl          | 7

W. E. Anderson, CMOMM        | 1
C. E. Bowers, CGM(T)         | 8
R. O. Denny, CMOMM           | 4
H. R. Fisk, CCS(AA)(T)       | 11
E. E. Jones, CEM(T)          | 5
H. J. Rinn, CTM(T)           | 8
F. J. Rody, CMOMM(T)         | 3
I. E. Snow, CRM(AA)(T)       | 8

17 May 1945.
Noon position: 29-28 S, 113-11 E.

18 May 1945.
0930I - Exchanged recognition with British submarine RORQUAL.
Noon position: 24-57.5 S, 112-20.5 E.

19 May 1945.
Noon position: 19-58 S, 112-55 E.

20 May 1945.
Noon position: 15-11 S, 114-45 E.

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21 May 1945
Noon position: 10-52 S, 115-36 E.
2200I - Began transit of LOMBOK.

22 May 1945
0154I - Exchanged recognition with U.S.S. CAVALLA. 8-16 S, 115-54 E.
Noon position: 6-57 S, 116-23 E.
1511I - A/C #1 - Dived for sight contact of small float plane.
        6-45 S, 116-26 E.

23 May 1945
0230I - Exchanged recognition with U.S.S. BLUEBACK. 5-59 S, 114-53 E.
0415I - Passed through fishing fleet of about 20 small sailboats.
1030I - Sighted U.S. submarine. Exchanged recognition with LIZARDFISH.
        5-40 S, 113-40 E.
Noon position: 5-36 S, 113-24 E.

24 May 1945
Noon position: 4-23 S, 110-02 E.

25 May 1945
Noon position: 1-24 S, 108-03.5 E.

26 May 1945
Noon position: 2-06 N, 106-51 E.
Arranged rendezvous with KRAKEN. Headed for Siam Gulf.

27 May 1945
Noon position: 6-30 N, 105-19 E.
1500I - Met KRAKEN - received mail.
1550I - A/C #2 - Sighted friendly Coronada search plane. He reported
        no contacts - via VHF.

28 May 1945
Noon position: 9-46 N, 109-24 E.
1445I - Contacted friendly planes on VHF - not sighted. Pilot
        inquired if we had received message about downed TBF. No
        information received - pilot departed with no further dope.
2000I - Sighted submarine and dived for attack - recognized as
        friendly, but our action scared him off. Unable to make
        further contact after dark.

29 May 1945
0730I - Sighted several small craft off Hon Tran. Closed to investi-
        gate. All small native sailboats. Brought one alongside and
        tried French, Spanish, Italian, Philipino and Pidgin - no
        luck.
Noon position: 14-05 N, 109-37.5 E.
2150I - Exchanged recognition with U.S.S. CAPITAINE.

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30 May 1945.
Dozens of small, native craft in vicinity - all around us. Sighted
two ships wrecked and beached. One is a large tanker in two halves.
12-17 N, 109-09 E.
Noon position: 14-17 N, 109-15 E.
(84 sailboats in sight)

31 May 1945.
Numerous native craft to a distance of 8 miles from the beach. At
5000 yards from the shore we were completely hemmed in by boats,
many long nets, floats and buoys. We are unable to accomplish
anything here.
Noon position: 14-52 N, 109-14 E.

1 June 1945.
Noon position: 15-31 N, 109-06 E.

2 June 1945.
Noon position: 16-26 N, 108-22 E.
We find that native small craft extend to 15-20 miles from the coast.
When within 15 miles we have boats and nets everywhere, hampering our
movements - when on the surface at night, the radar screen is clut-
tered up, keeping us dodging continuously to remain 3,000 yards from
the boats. When we are unable to keep away, they courteously turn on
lights while we are close. They appear quite harmless, but neverthe-
less, they form a perfect screen.

3 June 1945.
Shifted area to Southeast Hainan.
1000I - A/C #3 - Sighted PB4Y-2 search plane during morning over
Yulinkan Bay.
Noon position: 17-48 N, 109-35 E.

4 June 1945.
1000I - A/C #4 - Sighted friendly PB4Y-2 search plane.
Noon position: 18-04 N, 109-32 E.
APR indicates night search planes, but no contacts.

5 June 1945.
1000I - A/C #5 - Sighted 2 friendly planes, unidentified as to type.
Exchanged calls on VHF.
Noon position: 17-42 N, 110-44 E.
We are proceeding to North Legjoint to relieve BUMPER.

6 June 1945.
0845I - A/C #6 - Sighted Liberator search plane. Exchanged calls on
VHF.
0900I - A/C #7 - Sighted friendly Privateer who circled and exchanged
recognition.
1015I - Sighted U. S. Submarine. 20-29.5 N, 114-22 E. Closed and
exchanged information with LOGGERHEAD.
Noon position: 20-35 N, 114-39 E.

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6 June 1945 (Cont'd).
1222I - A/C #8 - Sighted large unidentified plane. No IFF or VHF.
2215I - Contacted U.S.S. BUMPER. 21-10 N, 116-45 E. Closed for
          rendezvous.
          A/C #9 - Search plane closed us; informed us he had just
          strafed an enemy warship 100 miles to the north (However,
          in the blind bombing zone). We gave mail to BUMPER and
          parted company.

7 June 1945.
Noon position: 21-50 N, 116-48 E.
Weather very squally. Patrolling at 50' copying radio on SD antenna.
1805I - QM on watch, looking through periscope, reported seeing a
          torpedo, which broached and passed astern. Went deep.
          Nothing on sound. Position: 21-54 N, 116-31 E.
2210I - A/C #10 - Dived for plane which closed to 5000 yards. No APR,
          No IFF, no VHF.

8 June 1945.
Noon position: 21-48 N, 116-35 E.
Weather foul.

9 June 1945.
0310I - A/C #11 - Dived for unidentified plane which closed to 6,000
          yards.
Noon position: 21-58 N, 116-37 E.

10 June 1945.
Noon position: 22-00N, 116-50 E.
Weather - Typhoon. Visibility about 500 yards all day.

11 June 1945.
0258I - A/C #12 - Unidentified plane by SJ at 6800 yards, tracked
          away to 18,000 yards. Course: Northwest.
0310I - A/C #13 - Unidentified plane by SJ in to 8600 yards then
          away to 20,000 yards. Course: West.
Noon position: 22-06 N, 116-43 E.

12 June 1945.
0945I - A/C #14 - Sighted 31 B24s.
Noon position: 21-38 N, 116-55 E.
1403I - A/C #15 - Sighted one Privateer.
1825I - A/C #16 - Sighted one largo plane.

13 June 1945.
0220I - A/C #17 - Unidentified plane, range 12 miles.
1100I - A/C #18 - Sighted one Privateer, 13 miles.
Noon position: 22-05 N, 116-50 E.

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14 June 1945.
0410I - A/C #19 - Unidentified plane, 15 miles.
0940I - A/C #20 - One Liberator, closed and circled.
Noon position: 21-59 N, 116-56 E.

15 June 1945.
0950I - A/C #21 - Sighted one Privateer.
Noon position: 21-45 N, 116-37.5 E.

16 June 1945.
0805I - A/C #22 - B24 sighted.
0830I - A/C #23 - B24 sighted.
0859I - A/C #24 - B24 sighted.
Noon position: 22-19 N, 116-22 E.
1201I - Sighted what appeared to be a ship. Closed at full speed;
          it was seen to be a large junk. Went alongside, with due
          caution, and definitely established all occupants to be
          Chinese. It flew the colors of China.

17 June 1945.
0640I - A/C #25 - Sighted a plane, 20 miles.
0900I - A/C #26 - Exchanged calls with "Sweeper 18" (Privateer).
1015I - Went alongside large Chinese junk to barter fish for
          cigarettes.
Noon position: 22-14 N, 116-10 E.

18 June 1945.
0915I - Headed for plane search sector 16 - Privateer down.
1115I - A/C #27 - Contacted Privateer "Sleeper 18".
1150I - A/C #28 - Contacted Privateer "Sleeper 19".
Noon Position: 20-47 N, 116-34 E.
1350I - A/C #29 - Sighted search plane.
1940I - A/C #30 - Sighted search plane.

19 June 1945.
0220I - Exchanged recognition with CABRILLA, who relieves us on
          station.
0300I - Started return to base.
0821I - A/C #31 - Sighted B24.
Noon position: 19-02 N, 117-50 E.
1320I - A/C #32 - Sighted search plane.
1710I - A/C #33 - Sighted search plane.

20 June 1945.
0520I - Met escort, U.S.S. PRATT (DE363).
0620I - TRENCHANT joined us.

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(C) WEATHER.
No unusual weather encountered.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION.
In the area bounded by 116° E and 117° E at 22° N, the currents varied
with the wind during the early part of June, then with the establishment
of the southwest monsoon, about the fifteenth of June, the set and drift
became constant at 070° True, 0.5 knots.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.
On two instances, simultaneous radar fixes and celestial fixes showed
the southern coast of Hainan and the eastern coast of Indo-China as
shown on BA Chart 1342 to be in error by 8' of latitude.

1. At 0645, 29 May, a celestial fix placed us at 14°-10.5' N, 109°-
26' E. At the same time SJ radar ranges and bearings on the east coast
of Indo-China and Buffalo Island placed us at 14°-18.5' N, 109°-26' E.

2. At 0637, 5 June, a celestial fix placed us at 17°-23.5' N, 109°-
30' E, or 46 miles south of Cape Bastion, Hainan Island. At the same
time, radar ranges showed us to be 38 miles from Cape Bastion.

(F) SHIP CONTACTS.
No enemy contacts.

(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS.
No comments.

(H) ATTACK DATA.
None.

(I) MINES.
None.

(J) ANTISUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS.
None.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE.
Machinery: Brushes on main motors hardened and chipped at the toes.
Pigtail connection rivets loosened up causing brushes to heat. Brushes
were renewed from ship's spares.

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(L) RADIO.
    No defects.

(M) RADAR.
    SJ - No comment.
    SD - No comment.
    ST - Some trouble experienced after replacing magnetron and TR tube in
    tuning set up. Due to frequency drift and lack of suitable target to
    tune on, an automatic frequency control and wavemeter similar to the
    60-ABM would certainly ease the situation. Several unused TR tubes from
    spares were found shorted; the keep-alive voltage was found normal.
    After some difficulty in tuning, the adapter was removed from the peri-
    scope and inspected. The inside of the sliding sections of the wave
    guide were found coated with grease which had worked past the felt
    retainer. This was due to overzealous greasing of the end grease
    fitting on the adapter when the adapter was extended.

(N) SOUND GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS.
    No defects. No contacts.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS.

Date | Time(GCT) | Latitude | Longitude | Comment
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
12 May | 0415 | 32-14 S | 113-17 E | 69° Isothermal to 280'
17 May | 0059 | 29-50 S | 113-26 E | 74° Isothermal to 260'
11 June | 1030 | 22-03 N | 116-50 E | 68° Isothermal to 380'

(P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY.
    Satisfactory conditions obtained throughout patrol. A single case of
    mumps was isolated immediately insofar as possible by placing the patient
    in one of the high bunks in the after torpedo room, and maintaining a
    strict surveillance over all mess gear, etc., used by the patient.
    Patient returned to duty in 11 days. No other cases developed.

(Q) PERSONNEL.
    (a) Number of men detached after previous patrol: | 13
    (b) Number of men on board during patrol: | 76
    (c) Number of men qualified at start of patrol: | 66
    (d) Number of men qualified at end of patrol: | 73
    (e) Number of unqualified men making their first patrol: | 5

(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED.
    Fremantle to area C-2: | 4,203 miles; | 45,440 gallons.
    In area C-2: | 929 miles; | 7,720 gallons.
    In area C-1: | 489 miles; | 5,710 gallons.
    Area C-1 to Legjoint: | 594 miles; | 5,300 gallons.
    In Legjoint: | 3,403 miles; | 26,710 gallons.
    Legjoint to Subic Bay: | 500 miles; | 9,600 gallons.

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(S) DURATION.
Days enroute Fremantle to Lombok Strait: 5½.
Days enroute Lombok Strait to area C-2: 8½.
Days in area:                               24
Days enroute to Subic Bay:                   2
Days submerged:                             15½.

(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING.

Torpedoes         Fuel         Provisions         Personnel Factor
Full load         19,300       30 days            15 days

(U) COMMUNICATIONS, RADAR, AND SONAR COUNTERMEASURES.

Radar Countermeasures.
(1) Intercept of enemy signals.

Date/Time   Freq.   P.R.F.   Pulse
            (mcs)            Width
                             u/s   Lat.      Long.      Remarks

May/212155  200     1000     5     09-10S    115-47E    Strong
    232100  230     (see     2     17-05S    113-00E    Clock tick PRF about
                    remarks)                              two ticks per second.
    290500  156              5-10  13-33N    110-09E    Very weak
    290600  156              5     13-42N    110-01E    Again strong
    292200  190     800      5     14-04N    109-44E    Medium slow swoop
    292315  232     clock    2     14-04N    109-33E
                    tick

Jun/012300  154     400      6     15-53N    109-10E
    022100  152     6 u/s    6     16-25N    108-31E    Slow swoop
    022100  225     clock    2     16-25N,   108-31E
                    tick

    032050  152     475      6     18-01N    109-43E    Sweeping
    040400  97      475      20    17-46N    109-22E    Strong sweeps
    042045  152     500      6     17-59N    109-33E    Saturated & cut off
    051010  152     500      6     17-28N    109-25E    Medium strength
    051230  193     1000     6     17-28N    109-25E    Sweeps and saturated
    060845  166     400      6     20-18N    114-07E    FB2Y4
    062330  225     clock    2     21-17N    106-45E
                    tick

    082050  105     420      50    21-47N    116-46E    Fades. Half saturated
                                                          at maximum.
    092130  105     420      50    21-53N    116-47E    Very weak
    100250  96      500      20    21-54N    123-26E    Came in strong once
    112130  105     500      50    21-57N    116-56E
    112315  78      420      30    21-45N    116-35E    Gradual increase
    120045  102     400      20    21-42N    116-30E    Fast swoop
    120915  80      500      12    21-40N    116-22E
    120945  169     1000     12    21-41N    116-22E    B-24.
    121050  105     500      50    21-43N    116-24E
    122100  105     500      50    21-53N    116-45E    Strong, slow sweep
    160226  76      600      20    22-17N    116-28E    Strong, slow sweep

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(2) Jamming, own and enemy.
    None.
(3) Deception, own and enemy.
    None.
(4) No comments.

Communication Countermeasures.
(1) Intercept of enemy signals.
    None.
(2) Jamming, own and enemy.
    Very little enemy jamming - none so bad as to make difficult copying.
(3) Deception, own and enemy.
    None.

Sonar Countermeasures.
    None.

(V) REMARKS.

    The censorship regulations and instructions if made prisoner-of-war were
    read to all hands just prior to getting underway for patrol on 16 May,
    and again on 15 June. All hands have been required to submit in writing
    their own definition of and reasons for security of information. This
    has been made a requirement for qualification.

    Voice contact with Navy search planes was very successful. Almost daily
    we spoke to a search plane and obtained information.

    In two patrols we have spent about 30 days on life guard station in
    middle legjoint. We were not called upon for any services. It appears
    that this station could be covered by one sub located in western leg-
    joint.

    Again we found no Jap activity. Not a single ship or plane contact was
    made. Natives contacted were unable to give any information regarding
    enemy activity.

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[STAMP: 7 04253]

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FC5-22/A16-3
Serial 0137
CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) -
Report of Second War Patrol.

SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY-TWO

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

OO/Bn

From: Commander Submarine Squadron Twenty-two.
To : Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet.
Via : (1) Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
(2) Commander, SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) - Report of Second War Patrol.

1. The U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) departed Fremantle, W. A. on 16 May
1945 on her second war patrol under the command of Commander A. F. SCHADE, U.S.
Navy. Thirty-six (36) days were spent at sea, twenty-four (24) in assigned areas
in the vicinity of HAINAN.

2. With excellent area coverage, nevertheless, the patrol was utterly
devoid of enemy contacts and although lifeguard services were rendered, there
were no opportunities to effect a rescue.

3. Communications with friendly aircraft were excellent and information
freely exchanged. In fact, the frequent exchange of friendly greetings with air-
craft, other allied submarines and native fishermen was the only thing to break
the monotony of this South Sea Island cruise.

4. Full advantage was taken of the opportunity to train personnel.
BUGARA returned from patrol with only three unqualified men. The ship was clean
and in excellent condition. One lone defect, faulty main motor brushes, will be
corrected during the regular refit, to be conducted by the HOWARD W. GILMORE and
Submarine Division Two Hundred Twenty-one Relief Crew.

5. The Squadron Commander welcomes the Commanding Officer, officers
and men alongside the HOWARD W. GILMORE.

[SIGNATURE: E. S. Hutchinson]
E. S. HUTCHINSON.

7 04253

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[STAMP: REG. NO F-467]
[STAMP: R. S. NO] [HANDWRITTEN: 7 04253]
[STAMP: REG. SHEET NO 223]

UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

A16-3(8)(F-3c/cgj)
Serial: 04939

18 JUL 1945

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

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to:
USS BUGARA conf ltr
A16-3, serial 05, dtd
20 June 1945.

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

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) - Report of Second War
Patrol - comment on.

1. Forwarded.

[HANDWRITTEN: R+L]
[HANDWRITTEN: um]
[SIGNATURE: J. H. Long]
J. H. LONG
By direction

Copy to:
ComSubs7th
CO USS BUGARA (SS331)

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SS331/A16-3
Serial (06)
DECLASSIFIED
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

From: Commanding Officer.
To : Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) Commander Submarine Division 302.
(2) Commander Submarine Squadron 30.
(3) Commander Submarines, SEVENTH Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331), Report of War Patrol Number THREE.

Enclosure: (A) Subject report.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the THIRD War Patrol of this vessel,
conducted in the Gulf of Siam, during the period 14 July 1945 to 17 August
1945, is forwarded herewith.

DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/25/72]

U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331),
Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.,
17 August 1945.

[SIGNATURE: A. F. Schade]
A. F. SCHADE.

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]

0357

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(A) PROLOGUE.
Completed two week refit alongside U.S.S. HOWARD W. GILMORE at Subic Bay,
followed by a one week operating period. Loaded 240 rounds of 5" ammu-
nition, including 60 rounds VT, by carrying 12 torpedoes forward and four
racks full of ammunition. Installed Loran

(B) NARRATIVE.

14 July 1945.
Departed Subic Bay to conduct patrol in Area D1.
Officers and Chief Petty Officers on board:

Name and rank/rate             | Previous
                               | Patrols
|
Commander A. F. Schade         | 10
Lt. Comdr. R. W. McIntosh      | 2
Lieutenant R. E. Leonard       | 2
Lieutenant R. H. Barnes        | 9
Lieut.(jg) P. S. McKibben      | 8
Lieut.(jg) J. S. Grant         | 2
Lieut.(jg) L. H. Warner        | 0
Ensign T. M. McQuilling        | 1
Ensign G. G. Stangl            | 8

W. E. Anderson, GMOMM          | 2
C. E. Bowers, CGM(T)           | 9
C. C. Breen, CMOMM(AA)(T)      | 10
R. O. Denny, CMOMM             | 5
E. E. Jones, CEM(T)            | 6
N. H. Leggett, CEM(AA)(T)      | 11
H. J. Rinn, CTM(T)             | 9
F. J. Rody, CMOMM(T)           | 4
I. E. Snow, CRM(AA)(T)         | 9

Departed in company with U.S.S. COD and U.S.S. WOODSON, escort.
Conducted A/S training and night approaches.
2130I - Escort left us.

15 July 1945.
0750I - A/C #1 - sighted Liberator, 5 miles.
Noon position: 14-01 N, 115-27 E.
1530I - A/C #2 - Flight of 9 planes; spoke by VHF.
1550I - A/C #3 - Sighted Liberator, 8 miles.

16 July 1945.
Noon position: 11-50 N, 112-22 E.
1305I - A/C #4 - Unidentified plane closed to 2 miles - not sighted.
1345I - A/C #5 - Privateer - 7 miles.

17 July 1945.
Noon position: 9-25 N, 109-17 E.

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18 July 1945.
Noon position: 7-44N, 106-13E.
Received contact report of enemy ships. Headed for estimated 3 AM
position, expecting to arrive at midnight.

19 July 1945.
0015I - Rendezvoused with BRILL. Informed that enemy had scattered
following attack. Directed us to scout east of 103-38
latitude 6-35N. BRILL to south; Bumper to north of us. Also
directed to conduct submered patrol during daylight. (Do not
concur with this decision.) Conducted retiring search to
northw ard, adjusted position after morning stars.
0905I - Submerged on estimated track.
Noon position: 7-23N, 103-53E.
1540I - Sighted mast on horizon. Closed at full speed - lost contact.
Twenty minutes later sighted periscope dead ahead, 800 yards.
(The mast!) Submerged, reversed course and surfaced at flank
speed.
1830I - Zoomie sighting places convoy to southward, course 030.
2040I - Contact, which developed to be the BRILL who was chasing
convoy. While trying to attain attack position on the BRILL
who would not answer our challenge, we made contact with enemy
convoy.
2205I - Contact #1.
Several pips on radar at 18,000 yards, bearing 282°T, course
025°, speed 9. Went ahead 17 knots to gain favorable position.
Received information by WOPACO that COG and BUMPER were on
port flank, with BRILL and BUGARA on starboard flank. BRILL
said he was going in to attack; we told him we would follow
him in.

20 July 1945.
0010I - In position in center of convoy fired as follows: 2 fish at
small engines aft tanker, range 850 yards, 90 track; 2 fish at
second small engines aft tanker, range 950 yards, 70 track;
two fish at small AK (or Seatruck), range 1500 yards, 40 track;
one fish at PC type escort, range 900 yards, 120 track; 2 fish
at large trawler - assumed to be an escort, range 700 yards,
90 track.

NO HITS!

No counter attack.
All torpedoes were heard to run normal - apparently under the
targets. Decided against further torpedo attacks. BRILL said his
fish ran under.
0930I - A/C #6 - Large plane - 19 miles.
Noon position: 6-55N, 102-45E.
1445I - Sighted Junk and closed. Went alongside, took off the crew of
6 natives and boarded for inspection. It was carrying bags of
sugar, apparently from Singapore to Bangkok, but the crew
vociferously denied any Jap destination and insisted it was for
China. We were not convinced, but kept all their papers and
let them go. Perhaps Intelligence can make sense of their
credentials. The inspection and interrogation took about 1½
hours within sight of the coast. Don't think it's smart to do
this with all Junks in the future.
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1505I - A/C #7 - Privateer at 8 miles.
1630I - Boarded large Junk. His cargo hold was full of rice - well
        bagged. From Bangkok "for Chinese, not for Japs." - Took his
        log.
2030I - Inspected another large Junk. Apparently the same set-up.
        Sent #2 message to CTF 71, requesting approval of action in
        letting supplies go through.

21 July 1945.
Noon position: 8-44N, 100-47E.
1445I - Submerged south of Samuie Strait in 80 feet of water.
1330I - A/C #8 - Sighted unidentified plane, 12 miles, over land.
1347I - A/C #9 - Sighted several large planes. Unable to contact.
1515I - A/C #10 - Sighted small plane which appeared to land on water
        close to shore.
1542I - A/C #11 - Sighted a Liberator following the coast line.

22 July 1945.
Cruised along the coast following the 12 fathom curve.
Noon position: 10-35N, 99-28E.
2140I - Went alongside a large new Junk; carrying a cargo of sugar and
        miscellaneous stores. Removed his manifest, let him pass.

23 July 1945.
Following the 11 fathom curve submerged along coast off Lem Chong Pra.
Noon position: 10-56N, 99-33E.
1240I - Surfaced to investigate a small motor sampan. When we had
        chased him in to 6 fathoms a
        A/C #12 - Jap Emily headed out from the beach. Went ahead
        flank speed, heading for 10 fathoms of water. Dived with
        plane about 1 mile on our beam - went deep, 55' ! Fortunately
        he dropped no bombs.
2200I - Put a Commando Party ashore north of Lem Chong Pra - armed to
        the teeth with demolition equipment.

24 July 1945.
0400I - Picked up our Commandoes - highly embarrassed. The jungle had
        been so thick they couldn't get off the beach!
Noon position: 10-19N, 99-58E.
1335I - Contact #2.
        Position 10-12N, 100-05.5E. Examined Schooner, 50 tons. Found
        him loaded with airplane wheels and tires, plus 15 cases of air-
        plane parts, metal stock and sugar. Listed as 10 tons of
        military cargo bound for Singapore. Removed crew and sank by
        gunfire.
1425I - Contact #3.
        Position 10-02N, 100-08E. Boarded and examined HIAP SENG MARU,
        120 ton Junk. Found he was carrying sugar and sewing machines
        from Singapore, Jap registered. Sank him by gunfire.
        We now had two crews and their boats on deck. We gave them
        bread and carried them to 5 miles off shore, and sent them on
        their way unharmed.

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1930I - Contact #4.
Position 9-23N, 100-19E. Boarded and examined 25 ton coaster;
carrying sugar for Japs from Singapore to Bangkok. Took off
crew; sank ship by gunfire; took crew in to beach.
2054I - Contact#5.
Position 9-16.3N, 100-09.2E. Boarded 20 ton coaster, carrying
sugar for Japs, from Singapore to Bangkok. Removed crew; sank
ship by gunfire; took crew in to beach.
One of the crew remarked philosophically, "Now we don't work for
Japs no more."

25 July 1945.
Noon position: 7-18N, 101-26E.
1405I - Contact #6.
Position 7-06.5N, 101-23E. Boarded 75 ton Schooner. Cargo,
50 tons of rice for Singapore. Removed crew and sank by gun-
fire.
1535I - Contact #7.
Position 6-56N, 101-38E. Boarded 25 ton Junk carrying Jap
cargo of sugar and matches from Singapore. Believe most of
the crew were Japs, but since we were not sure, set them off
and sank ship by gunfire.
1624I - Contact #8.
Position 6-52N, 101-46E. Boarded an empty coaster abandoned by
its Jap crew. We left it, to polish off later.
1650I - Contact #9.
Position 6-50N, 101-45E. Boarded a spanking new Schooner, 51
tons, Jap crew abandoned ship. Loaded with sugar and coffee
from Singapore. Sank by gunfire. We were busy, so we let the
crew get away.
1730I - Contact #10.
Position 6-44N, 101-48E. Boarded 50 ton Junk KIAN HUAT. Four
of crew were Japs who went over side. Cargo, sugar from
Singapore to Champon, Thailand. Sank by gunfire.
1830I - Contact #11.
Position 6-41, 101-51. Boarded the JOO LEE MARU (Schooner),
120 tons, carrying Jap flag. Cargo of sugar and miscellaneous
stores from Singapore to Kuanan, Pahang. Crew abandoned ship.
Sank it by gunfire.
2045I - Returned to contact #8 and sank him by gunfire. Coaster, 20
tons.

26 July 1945.
0300I - Contacts #12, 13, 14.
Position 6-51N, 102.08E. Sighted 3 Trengganus. Boarded all
three. Found one "working for Nippon." Other two were
Malayan with cargo of no value.
0445I - Sank the one Trengganu, 20 tons, under Jap registry. Natives
seemed almost happy to get rid of this one. (For Trengannu
see ONI 208J, Supplement #2.)
0845I - Contact #15.
Position 6-52N, 101-42E. Boarded CHIT MING HO MARU (144 ton
Junk). Loaded with about 75 tons of rice for Singapore. Set
crew off and sank by gunfire.
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Noon position: 6-40N, 101-52E
1550I - Contact #16.
          Position 6-19N, 102-17E. Boarded a brand new 50 ton sea truck
          (powered by Chevrolet) loaded with drums of aviation gasoline.
          Blew him up with two 5" hits- a beautiful fire. Jap crew over
          the side.
1630I - Contact #17.
          Position 6-14.5N, 102-20E. Boarded 75 ton Schooner loaded with
          50 tons of rice bound for Singapore. Took off crew and sank
          him by gunfire.
1740I - Contact #18.
          Position 6-19N, 102-24E. Boarded a 150 ton Schooner loaded with
          medical supplies (about 100 large cases of cholera serum), scrap
          iron and rice, bound for Singapore. Took off crew and sank him
          by gunfire. Had to go in to 7 fathoms for this one.
1800I - Contact #19.
          Position 6-14N, 102-26E. Boarded 50 ton Schooner, empty.
          Could not find out his destination. Let him pass.
2030I - Went alongside the two Trengganus we contacted this morning -
          got a big cheer.

27 July 1945.
0810I - Inspected native (Siam) lugger. Very friendly crew tried to
          give us their cargo of live chickens. Told us to "Go get some
          Nippon." Position 8-00N, 100-44E.
0950I - Contact #20.
          Position 8-19N, 100-32E. Boarded 30 ton Schooner. Empty.
          with native crew who denied any Jap connections. It's hard
          to believe that the Japs would not be using such a large
          vessel, but let him go.
1050I - Contact #21.
          Position 8-38N, 100-32E. Boarded 20 ton Schooner out of
          Singapore with Jap flag. Cargo of miscellaneous gear. Removed
          native crew, and sank by gunfire. This crew was quite friendly
          and wanted to stay aboard. In their own words, "The Japs are
          finish - no more work for Jap."
          Gave one member medical treatment and fed them all.
Noon position: 8-48N, 100-24E.
1340I - A/C #13 - sighted Jap "Emily". Backed full, threw over the
          natives and their lifeboat, went ahead full and dived. (10
          fathoms of water.) Last seen natives in boat headed for the
          beach, apparently okay. Plane gave no indication of sighting
          us.
1355I - Surfaced to chase a loaded schooner.
1445I - Contact #22.
          Position 9-11N, 100-03E. When 3000 yards from the schooner at
          Gun Action stations, "Emily" came over the hill again.
          A/C #14. Dived in 10 fathoms of water.
1505I - "Emily" clear. Battle surfaced alongside the schooner; 75 tons
          loaded with about 50 tons of sugar out of Singapore. Put off
          the crew and sank him by gunfire, while going ahead full to
          get back in 10 fathoms of water. This one was loaded so full
          his decks were almost awash.

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2050I - Contact #23.
Position 10-14N, 99-43E. Mast at about 24,000 yards. Getting
dark fast; no moon. Closed at full speed, at 8,000 it looked
like a schooner, went to gun action stations. As we went in
close he got bigger. Went alongside and boarded him. He was
a 200 ton schooner loaded with at least 150 tons of rice bound
for Singapore. Shoved off the crew and
2228I - Sank him by gunfire. Flashless powder functioned perfectly,
but gun sights, telescope, were bad. Will try the position
angle indicator next time. Don't like going alongside in the
dark.

28 July 1945.
0945I - Contact #24.
Position 11-56N, 99-49E. Boarded a 50 ton coaster, loaded with
rice for Singapore. Put over his crew and sank him by gunfire.
1044I - Contact #25.
Position 11-45N, 100-01E. Entered the edge of a mine field to
catch another coaster, 50 ton, loaded with rice for Singapore.
A/C #15. While alongside, a single engine float plane "Peto"
approached from the beach. Crew clear, so opened fire on the
coaster wile pulling away and sank him. Plane turned around
and ran for the beach!
Noon position: 11-49N, 100-01E.
1340I - Contact #26.
Position 11-54N, 99-51.5E. Spotted a large schooner in close
to the beach. Decided he was worth the risk, so went on in at
flank speed. Jap crew abandoned ship early. Did not stop to
determine cargo. Sank him - 300 ton schooner, heavily laden,
and he settled on the bottom in 24 feet of water with all
three of his masts out of water. We got out of there in a
tremendous hurry.
1635I - Contact #27.
Position 12-21N, 100-10E. Boarded 75 ton Schooner KIAT ANN.
Papers listed cargo of sugar from Singapore to Bangkok, but
crew said cargo was rice, bound for Singapore. Jap registered.
Put off crew, 4 of which we felt sure were Japs. Sank him by
gunfire.
2125I - Contact #28.
Position 11-50N, 99-58E. Went alongside Chusan type Junk, 25
tons. Crew friendly, but freely admit they have just returned
from carrying a load of rice to Singapore and are going for
another load. Took them off and sank the Junk by gunfire.
Our problems only started. Agreed to keep one intelligent
volunteer as interpreter. Cleaned him up, dressed him in
dungarees, gave him a physical exam.
The remainder of the crew said their boat was not very sea-
worthy, so we made a long haul around the mine field, approached
to 4 fathoms and put them over. Their boat sank immediately.
It was now very late - decided all we could do was bed them down
below. They were all (7 total) clean intelligent Canton Chinese,
We cleaned them up and put them in the empty torpedo skids.
Will put them in the first sailboat we find tomorrow.
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29 July 1945.
The crew is thoroughly tired, the guns need cleaning, the engines have
been going at full speed most of the time chasing targets and need
routine, so have decided to get away from the beach, hold rope yarn
sunday, and have our first movie since getting underway.
0905I - Contact #29.
          Position 10-32N, 99-59E. Examined large 200 ton schooner,
          with load of 200 barrels of sorgum molasses, with Jap flag.
          Sank him by gunfire.
Noon position: 10-12N, 99-43E.
1325I - Contact #30.
          Position 10-06N, 99-22E. Examined 400 ton Jap Imperial Naval
          Auxiliary with certificate that cargo was for the Imperial
          Navy bound for Shonan. Sank him by gunfire. He was flying a
          Chinese flag, but abandoned ship. Cargo on top was cocoa
          bean.
          While firing at this ship, two others in vicinity abandoned
          ship.
1410I - Contact #31.
          Position 10-07N, 99-19E. Examined AYAME, 112 ton junk. He was loaded
          with rice headed toward Singapore, this did not agree with his
          Jap manifest which listed machinery. Sank him by gunfire. He
          rested on the bottom in 60 feet of water with 20 feet of mast
          showing.
1442I - Contact #32.
          Position 10-02N, 99-22E. Examined 50 ton schooner, loaded with
          rice for Singapore. Thailand colors. Sank him by gunfire.
1600I - A/C #16 - Sighted an "Emily" flying very low over the water.
          Decided to put our native crew ashore at dark. Looked over
          the coast of Koh Tan. Spotted a smart looking village which
          we thought looked like Jap barracks, but our interpreter
          approved, and we had good water in close.
2220I - Put over the rubber boat (4 man size) with one officer and all
          7 natives with food and clothing. They were very sorry to go
          and shook hands with almost everyone.
          We were able to close to 400 yards from the beach in 5 fathoms.
2340I - Boat back on board.

          And this we planned as a quiet day!

30 July 1945.
0940I - Contact #33.
          Position 8-11N, 100-53E. Examined 30 ton coaster; on maiden
          voyage out of Singapore carrying sugar. Crew was Chinese, who
          were delighted. Said they hoped a U. S. Sub would find them.
          All begged to stay on board. One made a special trip back to
          get Jap flag for us. Kept one interpreter, a graduate of an
          English university. They cheered when their ship was sunk by
          gunfire.

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1040I - A/C #17 - Sighted plane. SD at 6 miles. We still had 8
natives and their boat on deck. Sent them below and dived.
1105I - Surfaced and recovered their life boat. Lashed it on deck.
To prevent a recurrence similar to yesterday, we caulked
their boat.
Noon position: 7-56N, 100-45E.
1300I - Contact #34.
Position: 7-49N, 100-29E (8 fathoms). Boarded 29 ton schooner
TWAKO with sugar out of Singora. Jap flag. Sank him by gun-
fire.
We are now being very economical with our ammunition - allowing
each gun only 2 rounds to sink their targets.
1840I - Went alongside a seaworthy fishing boat and transferred our
passengers with all their gear and some food. The fishermen
were completely bewildered, but all seemed happy and they gave
us their equivalent of a "4-N." "Charlie Wong", our inter-
preter, still with us.
2030I - Contact #35.
Position 6-54N, 101-33E. Went alongside a 50 ton sea truck
(who had led us a merry chase and almost got into the mine
field) loaded with rice for Singapore. They said pirates had
taken their clothes and papers and, to our perplexity, their
life boat. However, we're getting used to a deck load of
passengers. Didn't like their looks so rigged a canvas from
the after gun to leave them for the night. (10 men) Stationed
a guard. Sank the sea truck by gunfire.

31 July 1945.
0645I - Contact #36.
Position 7-11N, 101-39E. Sight and radar contact. Tailed
until dawn, then closed in. Turned out to be a 32 ton coaster
bound for Singapore.
0811I - Sank him by gunfire. Took crew and life boat on deck.
0905I - A/C #18 - Sighted 5 fighter planes (Jack) coming in. You have
never seen complete confusion without seeing us clear from
gun action stations with 17 natives and all their worldly
chattel on deck. We got them all below and dived - losing
the life boat.
0926I - Surfaced. Closed Contact #37.
Position 7-00N, 101-52E. While at gun action stations,
A/C #19 - sighted 3 planes, 2 engine type. Did not dive - they
drew away.
0946I - Boarded 40 ton schooner, bound for Singapore with rice, flying
Jap Naval flag. Put crew over and sank him by gunfire.
0950I - Contact #38. Started chasing.
1020I - A/C #20 - Sighted plane - single engine fighter. SD give 12 miles
range, so did not dive. He went down our starboard side.
1035I - A/C 21 - While still chasing target, a second 2 engine float
plane came down our starboard side (Jake). He didn't bother
us, so closed target. Crew abandoned ship - lifeboat sank.
We hauled them aboard. Cargo was rice and salt for Bali.
They admitted it was Jap cargo. All papers lost in boat. Sank
him by gunfire. 100 ton schooner.

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1110I - A/C #22 - Sighted 2 engine float plane (Jake) - SD contact at
2 miles. Closing fast as we dived.
Planes are giving us hell today, and we now have 3 crews -
25 men - on board with no life boat. With the planes around
we may have trouble getting rid of them.
Noon position:
1305I - Contact #39.
Position 6-36N, 102-04E. Boarded 37 ton coaster, brand new,
carrying sugar from Singapore to Champon, Thai. Crew abandoned.
1410I - Sank him by gunfire.
Moved on to Contact #40, 33 ton coaster, loaded with rice for
Singapore. His crew abandoned. Jap flag.
1432I - Sank him by gunfire.
Closed the beach where we spotted some fishing boats. Brought
a large one alongside and put our 3 crews of 25 men on board.
It was quite a sight, and we were very relieved.
1500I - Received word of a downed B24, 125 miles north of us, so we set
off at full speed. Will co-ordinate search if other subs can
join us.
2200I - LAMPREY joined us.

1 August 1945.
0315I - COBIA joined us.
At dawn formed scouting line and began co-ordinated search for
missing B24.
Noon position: 8-15N, 103-32.5E.
1530I - Received word to knock off search. Gave word to COBIA and
LAMPREY.
1600I - Returning to patrol station.
1710I - A/C #23 - Sighted large plane; No IFF or VHF. Did not close.

2 August 1945.
0315I - Contact #41.
Position: 6-40N, 101-51E. Sighted large schooner. Closed and
boarded. Turned out to be 211 ton schooner out of Singapore
carrying miscellaneous gear. Unable to make good search in
dark. Took off crew and 2 lifeboats and
0400I - Sank him by gunfire. First lifeboat sank. The other boat
was too heavy to haul on dock, so towed it. Just as we stopped
to put crew over, the lifeboat sank, caught in our port screw
and damaged it.
Radar contact ahead - #42.
The extent of damage is not known, but there is heavy vibration
and knocking. Put a diver down, but seas too rough to find out
anything.
Tailed contact till dawn.
0750I - While closing, forced down by A/C #24. "Betty" at 2 miles
closing. Dived.
0809I - Surfaced and boarded coaster. It turned out to be a 20 ton
coaster out of Malacca with coffee. Jap flag. Put crew off
in lifeboat and sank him by gunfire. Position: 6-48N, 101-59E.

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0830I - Contact #43.
Position 6-31N, 101-52E. Closed and boarded large new 180 ton
schooner out of Singapore. Jap flag. Put off crew and sank
by gunfire.

Vibration of port shaft bad; heading out of area.

1015I - Contact #44.
Position 6-38N, 102-13E. Examined 18 ton coaster. Manifest
said cargo was sugar out of Singapore; actual cargo - rice
to Singapore. Put crew off and sank him by gunfire.
A/C #25 - As we opened fire a small plane approached; then
turned away.
Noon position: 6-13N, 102-18E.
1215I - Contact #45.
Position 6-29N, 102-20E. Boarded 117 ton schooner carrying
rice to Singapore. Jap flag. Sank him by gunfire.
1320I - Contact #46.
Position 6-21N, 102-15E. A new 150 ton schooner, anchored in
deep water. Suspected something funny here. As we approached
we saw 6 large Malay canoes close by. It developed that it
was a Chinese crew on a Jap vessel carrying rice to Singapore
under attack by Malay pirates. We took off the Chinese crew
and their life boat. The pirates fled. We sank the Jap ship,
then shot up all the pirates and their boats. Put the Chinese
ashore - and they love us still, inasmuch as the pirates had
already killed two of the crew.
1500I - Headed out to sea to investigate our port propeller.
1800I - Put diver over. Found all blades curled over about 3 inches.
Decided to tackle it at sunset.
2015I - Rigged shallow water diving outfit and waterproof flood light.
Crew of divers under the Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Barnes, did
a splendid job; straightened all 4 blades - working in the dark,
with "the pressure on," completing all work in five hours.

3 August 1945.
0720I - Contact #47.
Position 6-44N, 101-47E. Radar contact. Closed and at dawn
examined 56 ton sea truck, loaded with rice for Singapore. New
ship.
0810I - Put off crew and sank him by gunfire.
0907I - Contact #48.
Position 6-59N, 101-36E. Chased a large junk. Boarded Jap
Navy Junk No. 2218, 100 tons, loaded with 45 tons of rice for
Singapore.
0943I - Put off crew and sank him by gunfire.
Noon position: 7-09N, 101-27E.
1410I - A/C #26 - Dived for "Emily" - 10 miles. Touched bottom at 57
feet. Chart showed 10 to 12 fathoms.

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4 August 1945.
0841I - Contact #49.
          Position 10-10N, 99-20.5E. Closing the beach at dawn spotted
          vessel. Examined 50 ton coaster, carrying rice to Singapore.
          Put off crew and sank by gunfire.
0921I - Contacts #50 and #51.
          Two large vessels in sight. Started chasing. Boarded the
          first, a 300 ton, new junk carrying rice to Singapore. Put off
          the crew and sank him by gunfire. Position 10-02N, 99-16E.
0949I - Boarded the second, a new, very large, 450 ton schooner,
          carrying copra and cocoanut oil to Bangkok. Put off crew and
          sank him by gunfire. Position 9-59N, 99-17E.
          Headed back outside of 10 fathom curve.
1130I - Submerged.
Noon position: 10-15N, 99-23E.
1250I - A/C #27 - "Emily" - 8 miles; on schedule.
1310I - A/C #28 - "Emily" flying along coast. Searching area where
          last three vessels were sunk. Flew very close so that we could
          see his markings clearly.

5 August 1945.
0740I - Contact #52.
          Position 10-11N, 99-22E. Boarded 200 ton schooner heavily
          loaded with coffee, sugar, sewing machines and other gear.
          Put off the crew and sank him by gunfire.
0803I - Contact #53.
          Position 10-09N, 99-15E. Chased into 4 fathoms a 75 ton junk,
          heavily loaded with copra and rattan. Put off the crew and
          sank him by gunfire.
1153I - A/C #29 - Dived for SD contact - 2 miles.
Noon position: 10-46N, 99-32E.
1450I - Contact #54.
          Position 10-53N, 99-31E. Chased a small 20 ton coaster,
          heavily loaded, onto the beach at Lem Chong Pra. Crew abandoned.
          Unable to board. Dropped one 5" shell amidships and left it
          sinking. Saw him sink later.
1710I - U.S.S. RAY surfaced, and we went alongside to exchange
          information.
1930I - Contacts #55 and #56.
          Sighted two vessels in behind Koh Khai. Chart showed 5 fathoms,
          so we let them see us patrolling to seaward - they both hid
          behind the island. At sunset we went in to get them. The
          first, a 64 ton schooner, anchored and abandoned as we closed.
          We had to go in slow, taking soundings, and found a 4 knot
          current inside, so were late boarding him. He was heavily
          loaded with coffee, from Bangkok. Sank him by gunfire.
          Position 10-42N, 99-24E.
          It was now too dark to find our second target and we didn't
          care much for the shallow water navigation in the dark, so
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6 August 1945.
Decided to take station at dawn in the narrows of Samui Strait, in
hopes of getting some targets and get back to the 10 fathom curve by
sunrise. We misjudged by about 30 minutes, and although we sighted
some possible contacts, at sunrise, we were 5 miles inside the 10
fathom curve and still not in position. Headed back to safe water.
0940I - Contact #57.
        Position 8-39N, 100-20E. Closed and boarded large, 125 ton,
        junk. He was loaded with sugar from Singapore going to Bangkok
        for rice. Very reluctant to give us his Jap flag. Put off
        crew and sank him by gunfire.
Noon position: 8-28N, 100-35E.
1700I - Contact #58.
        Position 7-24N, 101-25E. Boarded a brand new coaster from
        Singapore, carrying miscellaneous gear, going to Bangkok for
        rice. Put off crew and sank by gunfire. Papers gave ship's
        weight at 16.6 tons; estimated gross tons at 30.
1945I - Contact #59.
        Sighted mast; closed at full speed.
2003I - Sighted a total of 4 junks and one submarine. The sub turned
        out to be the SLEUTH (whom we had not been able to raise by
        WOPACO) investigating the junks. As it was getting dark fast,
        decided to help out. Boarded a 26 ton junk (he looked a lot
        bigger) loaded with sugar from Singapore. Had a Jap Naval
        flag. Crew abandoned. Sank him by gunfire. Closed and
        boarded the second, a 75 ton schooner, loaded with aviation
        gas. Crew abandoned. Sank by gunfire - a lovely blaze.
        Position 6-51N, 101-44E.
        SLEUTH in the meantime sank the other two.
2150I - Went alongside the SLEUTH to exchange information and area
        assignments.
2246I - Radar Contact #60.
        Closed what appeared to be a junk. Fired a burst of 20MM ahead
        of him. The crew abandoned, leaving the ship with its sails
        up. We had a tough time going alongside in the dark with a
        stiff wind blowing. It was a 60 ton junk, heavily loaded with
        rice for Singapore, with Jap Navy flag.
2359I - Sank him by gunfire, picked up the crew and their boat.
        Position 6-42N, 101-57E. Carried the crew in to the beach, then
        put them over.

7 August 1945.
0750I - Contact #61.
        Position 6-29N, 101-59E. Boarded 26.5 ton coaster, new, out
        of Singapore, with Jap Naval unit flag. Sank him by gunfire.
Noon position: 6-24N, 102-00E.
1400I - Contact #62.
        Position 7-01N, 101-33E. Boarded 28 ton, new coaster, enroute
        Singapore loaded with rice. Put off crew and sank him by
        gunfire.

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1550I - Passed through wreckage - many large cases and gas drums.
Salvaged a case; found it full of Jap Army mess kits. Opened
up with .50 and .30 caliber machine guns. In a few minutes
we had many gasoline fires all around us.
1835I - A/C #30 - Sighted "Betty," 6 miles by SD, going away. Did not
dive.
1930I - A/C #31 - Sighted "Emily", at 12 miles by SD, Closing. Dived.
1940I - Surfaced.
Sighted 4 possible medium junks and two sailing vessels close
to beach between Hilly Cape and Patani Roads. At sunset started
in to close. Sighted periscope about 4,000 yards. It was so
large and steady we did not believe it was a scope and passed
it close aboard.
Closed two native sailboats carrying tapioca to the native
village. Did not molest them. The remaining vessels were
beached; we were about 3000 yards offshore, in 5 fathoms.
Decided not to close any further - now fairly dark; unable to
determine what was in close ashore.
Picked up SLEUTH, who surfaced 4 miles astern. It was his
periscope we had ignored.
2400I - Departed area Dog One in accordance with our operation order.

8 August 1945.
Noon position: 6-01N, 104-06E.
1255I - A/C #32 - Sighted "Privateer," 7 miles. Exchanged recognition
IFF and VHF.

9 August 1945.
1150I - A/C #33 - SD contact at 15 miles - not sighted.
Noon position: 2-13N, 106-44E.
1210I - A/C #34 - SD contact which closed to 4 miles - not sighted.
1315I - A/C #35 - Sighted privateer, 12 miles; exchanged recognition
by VHF.

10 August 1945.
0813I - Sighted small sail boat. Examined him and found it was a native
fishing boat with a meagre load of dried fish. Did not molest
him.
Noon position: 1-55S, 108-40E.

11 August 1945.
0915I - Stopped and examined native sailboat. He was carrying 30 piculs
of rice for barter. All native crew. We sent him on his way.
Noon position: 5-11S, 111-56E.
1215I - Sighted a floating mine. A few bursts of 20MM sank it.

12 August 1945.
Noon position: 6-43S, 116-36E.
1900I - Started transit of Lombok Strait.
2200I - Cleared Lombok.

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(C) WEATHER.
    No comment.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION.
    No comment.

(E) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS.
    None.

(F) SHIP CONTACTS.
    TIME | LAT. | TYPE | INITIAL | EST.CSE. | HOW | REMARKS
    NO. DATE | LONG. | | RANGE | SPEED | CONTACT. |
    1 | 7/19/45 | 7-20N | * | 18000 | 008; 9.5 | Radar | Fired 9 torp.
      | 2205 | 103-40E | | yards | | | which ran
      | | | | | | | under targets.

    * One KAMIKASE DD, two engine-aft tankers, one small AK,
      one PC-type escort, one large trawler.

    NOTE: See Gun Attack report for remainder of ship contacts.

(G) AIRCRAFT CONTACTS.
    A total of 35 aircraft contacts were made, mostly enemy. They did not
    present any difficulties.

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(H) ATTACK DATA.

U.S.S. BUGARA TORPEDO ATTACK NO. ONE PATROL NO. 3
Time: 2205 Date: 7/19/45 Lat. 7-20N Long. 103-40E
Target Draft: 4 - 6' Course: 008° Speed: 9.5K Range (at firing): 700-1500

OWN SHIP DATA

Speed: 3 knots Course: 287 fwd:137 aft Depth: 55 ft. Angle (at firing): 0

Tubes fired | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6 | #8 | #9 | #10
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------
Track Angle | 90S | 90S | 70S | 70S | 40S | 40S | 120S | 90S | 90S
Gyro Angle | 343.5 | 343 | 336 | 335 | 299 | 300 | 152.5 | 155.5 | 164
Depth Set | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft.
Power | 28.6 | 28.6 | 28.6 | 28.6 | 28.6 | 28.6 | high | high | high
Hit or Miss | miss | miss | miss | miss | miss | miss | miss | miss | miss
Erratic | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no
Mark Torpedo | 18-1 | 18-1 | 18-1 | 18-1 | 18-1 | 18-2 | 14-3A | 14-3A | 14-3A
Serial Number | 55311 | 56620 | 56245 | 57223 | 57028 | 58042 | 64023 | 26631 | 66231
Mark Exploder | 4-7 | 4-7 | 4-7 | 4-7 | 4-7 | 10-3 | 10-3 | 10-3 | 10-3
Serial Number | 17378 | 17420 | 17006 | 16878 | 12085 | 17161 | 806 | 749 | 781
Actuation Set | Cont. | Cont. | Cont. | Cont. | Cont. | Cont. | Cont. | Cont. | Cont.
| | | | | | | | & Mag. | & Mag. | & Mag.
Actuation Actual | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none
Mark Warhead | 18-0 | 18-0 | 18-0 | 18-0 | 18-0 | 18-0 | 16-1 | 16-1 | 16-1
Serial Number | 1012 | 1085 | 228 | 1136 | 389 | 1090 | 17402 | 12029 | 9366
Explosive | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex | Torpex
Firing Interval | 8 sec. | 8 sec. | 8 sec. | 8 sec. | 8 sec. | 8 sec. | 8 sec. | 8 sec. | 8 sec.
Type Spread | 1/2R | 1/2L | 1/2R | 1/2L | 1R | 1L | 0 | 1/2R | 1/2L
Sea Conditions | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3
Overhaul Activity | AS16 | AS16 | AS16 | AS16 | AS16 | AS16 | AS16 | AS16 | AS16

Remarks: It is believed all the torpedoes ran under their targets - fire control
  set had been checking for two hours. Periscope visibility was
  excellent.
  Injection temperature - 84°F; Electrolyte temperature - 84°F.

Type Attack: Made end around to attain position on starboard bow, headed in at
  full speed to 10,000 yards, then dived to conduct radar approach. Four
  of the targets appeared to be about the same size. Leading ship was
  a KAMIKASE DD, 3500 yards ahead of convoy. Closed the convoy to a
  position in the center of two columns. Fired #1 and #2 at a small
  engines-aft tanker; #3 and #4 at a second small tanker; #5 and #6
  at small AK; #8 at a PC-type escort; #9 and #10 at a large trawler.

Target Data - Damage Inflicted - Description.
  No damage inflicted. All torpedoes ran hot straight and normal, but
  it is believed that a 6 foot setting for Mark 18 and an 8 foot setting
  for Mark 14-3A were too deep for either contact or magnetic actuation.

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GUN ATTACKS

| Contact No. | Date | Time | Latitude | Longitude | Type | Name | Guns Used-Rounds | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7/24/45 | 1405 | 7-06N | 101-23E | Schooner | | 5" | 2 | Cargo - Airplane tires, |
| | | | | | | | 20MM | 120 | wheels, spare parts. |
| 3 | 7/24 | 1425 | 10-02N | 100-08E | Junk | HALF SENG | 5" | 11 | Cargo - Sugar; sewing |
| | | | | | | | 40MM | 36 | machines. |
| 4 | 7/24 | 1930 | 9-23N | 100-19E | Coaster | | 5" | 10 | Cargo - Sugar. |
| 5 | 7/24 | 2054 | 9-16N | 100-09E | Coaster | | 5" | 2 | Cargo - Rice. |
| | | | | | | | 40MM | 3 | |
| 6 | 7/25/45 | 1044 | 6-56N | 101-38E | Junk | | 5" | 10 | Cargo - Sugar; matches. |
| | | | | | | | 40MM | 2 | |
| 7 | 7/25 | 1535 | 6-52N | 101-46E | Coaster | | 5" | 6 | Abandoned |
| | | | | | | | 40MM | 2 | |
| 8 | 7/25 | 1624 | 6-50N | 101-45E | Schooner | KIAN HUAT | 5" | 7 | Cargo - Sugar; coffee. |
| 9 | 7/25 | 1650 | 6-44N | 101-48E | Junk | JOO LEE | 5" | 5 | Cargo - Sugar; misc. |
| 10 | 7/25 | 1730 | 6-41N | 101-48E | Schooner | MARU | 5" | 2 | stores. |
| | | | | | | | 40MM | 2 | |
| 11 | 7/26/45 | 0445 | 6-52N | 102-08E | Trengganu | CHIT MING | 5" | 8 | Cargo - Sugar. |
| | | | | | | | 40MM | 4 | |
| 12 | 7/26 | 0845 | 6-51N | 102-08E | Junk | HO MARU | 5" | 3 | Cargo - Aviation gas. |
| 15 | 7/26 | 1550 | 6-19N | 102-17E | Sea Truck | | 5" | 12 | Cargo - Rice. |
| 16 | 7/26 | 1630 | 6-14.5N | 102-20E | Schooner | | 5" | 8 | Cargo - Medical supplies; |
| | | | | | | | 40MM | 28 | iron; rice. |
| 17 | 7/26 | 1740 | 6-19N | 102-24E | Schooner | | 5" | 4 | Cargo - Sugar. |
| | | | | | | | 40MM | 8 | |
| 18 | 7/27 | 1050 | 8-38N | 100-32E | Schooner | | 5" | 26 | Cargo - Miscellaneous. |
| | | | | | | | 40MM | 4 | |
| 21 | 7/27 | 0845 | 9-11N | 100-03E | Schooner | | 5" | 8 | Cargo - Rice. |
| 22 | 7/27 | 0945 | 10-14N | 99-43E | Schooner | | 5" | 4 | Cargo - Rice. |
| 23 | 7/28/45 | 1044 | 11-53N | 99-49E | Coaster | | 5" | 3 | Cargo - Rice. |
| 24 | 7/28 | 1145 | 11-45N | 100-01E | Coaster | | 5" | 4 | Did not board. |
| 25 | 7/28 | 1335 | 10-12N | 100-05.5E | Schooner | | 5" | 3 | Rice. |
| 26 | 7/28 | 1340 | 11-54N | 99-51.5E | Schooner | | 5" | 4 | Rice. |

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GUN ATTACKS (CONT'D)

Contact | Date | Time | Latitude | Longitude | Type | Name | Guns Used | Rounds | Remarks
No. | | | | | | | | |
27 | 7/28/45 | 1635 | 12-21N | 100-10E | Schooner | KIAT ANN | 5" | 6 | Cargo - Rice.
28 | 7/28 | 2125 | 11-50N | 99-58E | Junk | | 40MM | 17 | Cargo - acid;
| | | | | | | | | "for Japanese
| | | | | | | | | Navy;" partly
| | | | | | | | | beans.
29 | 7/29 | 1325 | 10-32N | 99-59E | Schooner | | 5" | 19 | Cargo - cocoa.
30 | 7/29 | 1410 | 10-07N | 99-19E | Junk | | 5" | 7 | Cargo - Imperial
| | | | | | | | | gear.
31 | 7/29 | 1442 | 10-02N | 99-22E | Auxiliary | AYAME | 5" | 8 | Cargo - Rice.
32 | 7/30/45 | 0940 | 8-11N | 100-53E | Coaster | | 40MM | 34 | Cargo - Sugar.
33 | 7/30 | 1300 | 7-49N | 100-29E | Schooner | | 5" | 3 | Cargo - Rice.
34 | 7/30 | 2030 | 6-54N | 101-33E | Sea Truck | | 5" | 2 | Cargo - Rice.
35 | 7/31/45 | 0645 | 7-11N | 101-39E | Coaster | | 40MM | 60 | Cargo - Rice.
36 | 7/31 | 0946 | 7-00N | 101-52E | Schooner | | 5" | 2 | Cargo - Rice.
37 | 7/31 | 1035 | 7-02N | 102-03E | Schooner | | 5" | 2 | Cargo - Rice, Flying
| | | | | | | | | Naval Flag.
38 | 7/31 | 1201 | 6-36N | 102-04E | Coaster | | 5" | 7 | Cargo - Rice, salt.
39 | 7/31 | 1401 | 6-33N | 101-58E | Coaster | | 5" | 3 | Cargo - Sugar.
40 | 8/2/45 | 0400 | 6-40N | 101-51E | Schooner | | 20MM | 16 | Cargo - Miscellaneous
| | | | | | | | | gear.
41 | 8/2 | 0809 | 6-31N | 101-52E | Coaster | | 5" | 2 | Cargo - Coffee.
42 | 8/2 | 0830 | 6-21N | 101-59E | Schooner | | 5" | 18 | Cargo - Sugar and misc.
43 | 8/2 | 1015 | 6-38N | 102-13E | Coaster | | 40MM | 30 | Cargo - Rice.
44 | 8/2 | 1215 | 6-29N | 102-20E | Schooner | | 5" | 2 | Cargo - Rice.
45 | 8/2 | 1320 | 6-21N | 102-15E | Schooner | | 5" | 3 | Cargo - Rice.
46 | 8/3/45 | 0810 | 6-44N | 101-47E | Sea Truck | | 20MM | 160 | Cargo - Rice. (Under
| | | | | | | | | attack by pirates.)
47 | 8/3/45 | 0810 | 6-44N | 101-47E | Sea Truck | | 5" | 2 | Cargo - Rice.

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GUN ATTACKS (CONT'D)

| Contact No. | Date    | Time | Latitude | Longitude | Type     | Tons | Name         | Guns Used | Rounds | Remarks                                 |
| :| :------ | :--- | :------- | :| :------- | :--- | :| :| :----- | :|
| 48          | 8/3/45  | 0843 | 6-59N    | 101-36E   | Junk     | 100  | Jap Navy     | 5"        | 1/4    | Cargo                                   |
| 49          | 8/4/45  | 0921 | 10-10N   | 99-20.5E  | Coaster  | 300  | Junk #2218   | 5"        | 2      | Cargo - Rice                            |
| 50          | 8/4/45  | 10-02N | 99-16E    | Junk     | 450  |              | 5"        | 3      | Cargo - Copra; cocoanut                 |
| 51          | 8/4/45  | 0949 | 9-59N    | 99-17E    | Schooner | 450  |              | 5"        | 2      | Cargo - sewing machines; gear           |
| 52          | 8/5/45  | 0710 | 11-1N    | 99-22E    | Schooner | 200  |              | 5"        | 2      | Cargo - Coffee; sugar; misc. gear       |
| 53          | 8/5     | 0803 | 10-46N   | 99-15E    | Junk     | 75   |              | 5"        | 2      | Cargo - Copra; rattan.                  |
| 54          | 8/5     | 1450 | 10-53N   | 99-31E    | Coaster  | 20   |              | 40MM      | 40     | Unable to board.                        |
| 55          | 8/5     | 1930 | 10-42N   | 99-24E    | Schooner | 100  |              | 5"        | 2      | Cargo - Coffee.                         | 57          | 8/6/45  | 0940 | 8-39N    | 100-20E   | Junk     | 125  |              | 5"        | 3      | Cargo - Sugar.                          |
| 58          | 8/6     | 1700 | 7-24N    | 101-25E   | Coaster  | 30   |              | 5"        | 2      | Cargo - Misc. Gear.                     |
| 59          | 8/6     | 2003 | 6-51N    | 101-44E   | Junk     | 75   |              | 5"        | 2      | Cargo - Sugar.                          |
| 60          | 8/6     | 2359 | 6-51N    | 101-44E   | Schooner | 75   |              | 20MM      | 20     | Cargo - Aviation gas.                   | 61          | 8/7/45  | 0750 | 6-29N    | 101-57E   | Junk     | 60   |              | 5"        | 1      | Cargo - Rice.                           |
| 62          | 8/7     | 1400 | 7-01N    | 101-33E   | Coaster  | 28   |              | 5"        | 1      | Jap Naval unit flag.                    |

NOTE: With the exception of two vessels which were
abandoned in extremely shallow
water, all of the vessels were boarded and
ship's papers were examined and retained.
tonnages listed were, in most
cases, taken from the ship's papers.

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DETAILS OF GUN ACTION

This vessel used two 5"/25 caliber guns, one twin 20MM gun and one
40MM gun in its gun actions.
161 rounds of 5"/25 caliber H.C. ammunition with Mark 29 P.D. fuze,
41 rounds of 5"/25 caliber H.C. ammunition with Mark 53 VT fuze, 400 rounds
of 20MM (loaded to specification of 2 incendiary to 1 tracer), and 291
rounds of 40MM (HEIT-SD) were expended.
Of the 202 rounds of 5" expended, 159 hits were obtained. The Mark 29
P.D. fuze was set to designed operation, and was highly effective against
all of the wooden targets. The Mark 53 VT fuze was not too effective, as
would be expected, for sinking the craft encountered. The ranges were too
short for the fuze to arm. All 5" projectiles with VT fuzes penetrated
the wood structure of the vessels, then seemed to break apart inside or
upon completely passing through the vessels, as a cloud of dense yellow
smoke, assumed to be the explosive filler, was always evolved.
The 5" flashless powder, when used on pitch black nights, was highly
satisfactory in that no blindness whatever was caused upon firing.
The average range of firing was 500 to 600 yards. The 5" guns were
fired by local control except that a radar range was used whenever possible,
and spots were given to the guns from the bridge by voice whenever there
was difficulty in seeing at the guns due to dense smoke or darkness. On
dark nights when the target is difficult to distinguish, it is believed
the Mark I, Mod. I Position Angle Finder for the pointer will be a great
help. Though this vessel has one, the mounting bracket was removed during
refit at Subic and not replaced.
No erratic performances of guns or ammunition was experienced.

(I) MINES.
One floating mine encountered in the Java Sea; sunk by 20MM.

(J) ANTISUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS.
Air patrols were encountered in the Gulf of Siam, but were not aggressive
nor effective. On one occasion a "Pete" watched us sink a schooner,
turning away when we opened fire.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE.
(a) Hull and Machinery.
All blades were bent on port propeller when lifeboat being towed sank
and fouled it. Heavy vibration on port screw following damage.
Divers straightened blades during night. Effected elimination of
practically all vibration and excessive load.

(b) On six occasions, difficulty was experienced in obtaining correct
amperage readings on hydrogen burner circuits. Cause in all cases was
poor connections or splices in hydrogen burner wire cable in torpedo.
It is believed that more care on part of overhaul shop would have
eliminated the trouble.

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The catch release spindle retaining pin (BFCX1BG) in 40MM automatic
loader sheared during firing. It was replaced and normal operations
resumed.

The mechanical performance of both 5"/25 caliber guns was highly
satisfactory and always dependable.

The mechanical performance of the 40MM was excellent, the only stop-
page being due to faulty loading by personnel. During the two
previous patrols, in which there was no gun action, this vessel
experienced some difficulty in keeping the 40MM in firing condition,
despite routine greasing and workout of moving parts by hand. It is
recommended that when gun actions are few and far between, at least
one clip of 40MM ammunition be fired weekly as target expenditure to
insure proper performance.

(L) RADIO.
No defects.

(M) RADAR.
No defects.

(N) SONAR GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS.
No comment.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS.
Entire patrol was conducted in 20 fathoms of water or less, consequently,
the bathythermograph was of little value.

(P) HEALTH, FOOD, HABITABILITY.
Good.

(Q) PERSONNEL.
(a) Number of men detached after previous patrol: 14
(b) Number of men on board during patrol: 78
(c) Number of men qualified at start of patrol: 63
(d) Number of men qualified at end of patrol: 69
(e) Number of unqualified men making their first patrol: 12

The general performance of all officers and men was excellent.

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(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED.
Subic Bay to Area D1 | 1331 miles; | 13,360 gallons.
In Area D1 | 5559 miles; | 50,546 gallons.
Area D1 to Lombok Strait | 1651 miles; | 18,195 gallons.
Lombok Strait to Fremantle | 1475 miles; | 20,000 gallons.
TOTAL | 10016 miles; | 102,101 gallons.

(S) DURATION.
Days enroute Subic to Area D1 | 4
Days in Area D1 | 21
Days enroute Area D1 to Lombok | 5
Days enroute Lombok to Fremantle | 5
Days submerged | 1

(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING.
Torpedoes | Fuel | Provisions | Personnel Factor
13 | 17,662 | 20 Days | 2 weeks

(U) COMMUNICATIONS, RADAR, AND SONAR COUNTERMEASURES.

(a) Radar Countermeasures.
Only enemy APR contact was experienced while passing through Lombok
Strait. This appears to be Mk. 13AA radar.

While attacking a 6 ship convoy on 19 July, strong 10CM interference
was seen and heard on SJ. Probable source - enemy DD leading the
convoy. No trouble was experienced in identifying due to high pulse
rate and wide pulse width (compared to SJ).

(b) Communications Countermeasures.
No comment.

(c) Sonar Countermeasures.
No comment.

(V) REMARKS.

Native crews did not seem to object to having their Jap cargoes destroyed.
The comment of one, "Now we don't work for Japs no more," expressed their
feelings. They were very appreciative when taken aboard with their life-
boat and personal belongings, given food and put over the side in close to
the beach.
Jap crews usually go over the side when approached. In almost every
case, the tonnage given was taken from the listed tonnage on the ship's
papers.
All native crews are instructed by the Japanese to fly Chinese colors
when approached by U.S. planes or ships, and Jap colors when near a Jap
base or for Jap planes.

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Items desired, in the order of their importance, for future operations:
1. Torpedoes which will run reliably at shallow depth.
2. FM fathomometer. Almost all operations were in less than 20
   fathoms of water.
3. Better night sights for 5" gun.
4. An interpreter! After we acquired one, he saved us unt'd
   confusion.
Incidental intelligence gleaned from our interpreter and from native
crews:
1. Japs in Singapore are very short of rice - the population is
   starving.
2. If any native crew returns to Singapore following a ship sinking,
   they all lose their heads for losing their ship. Hence, the
   native crews we put ashore all take to the hills.
3. Singapore prices:
   1 egg - $14; cup of coffee - $5; 1 fountain pen - $1,400.
4. Most of the vessels, under Japanese control, but manned by natives,
   have at least one or more Japs on board, usually an Army man who
   gives the orders. This was confirmed in several cases by articles
   of uniform where they went over the side, and from ship's papers
   removed.
5. There are at least 2 U-boats in Singapore whose crews have been
   replaced.
6. Many of the vessels sunk were well built, new, and on their
   maiden voyage. The Japs apparently have come to depend almost
   entirely on their junk fleet, and are building many wooden
   schooners and junks in Singapore.
   The work of the divers in straightening all of the blades of a damaged
   screw was admirable. It permitted us to remain on station, and prevented
   probable damage to the shaft bearings as well as saving several thousand
   miles of cruising back to base for repairs.

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[STAMP: 0357]

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SUBMARINE SQUADRON THIRTY
Ce
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
21 August 1945.

FC5-30/A16-3
Serial: 0159
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
USS BUGARA (SS331) -
Report of Third War
Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) - Report of Third War Patrol.

1. The third war patrol of the BUGARA under the command of Com-
mander A.F. SCHADE, U.S. Navy, was conducted in the Gulf of Siam. Patrol was
of thirty-five days duration with 20 days spent in the area.

2. Enemy contacts of planes and ships were numerous and all ships
sunk were inside the twenty fathom curve. One convoy of five small ships,
escorted by a Kamikaze destroyer was attacked with nine torpedoes with negative
results. Of sixty-two contacts of small craft, fifty-seven were sunk by gun-
fire and the remaining five were not molested as they proved to be friendly.

3. Torpedo Attack No. One. On 19 July the BUGARA contacted a convoy
consisting of two small tankers, one small AK, one PC escort, one trawler and
escorted by a Kamikaze destroyer who patrolled four thousand yards ahead of the
convoy. An end around was made, tracking the convoy for two hours and then the
BUGARA dove 10,000 yards ahead of the convoy to conduct an ST submerged approach.
A very favorable firing position was obtained in the center of the convoy which
was in two columns. The BUGARA fired 2 Mk-18 torpedoes at a small engine aft
tanker on a 90° track, depth set 6 feet, with a range of 850 yards; fired 2 Mk-18
torpedoes at second small tanker on a 90° track, depth set 6 feet with a range
of 950 yards; fired 2 Mk-18 torpedoes at a small AK on a 40° track with a range
of 1500 yards. The BUGARA then shifted to the stern tubes and fired one Mk-14
torpedo at PC escort on a 120° track, depth set 8 feet with a range of 900 yards;
fired 2 Mk-14 torpedoes at a large trawler on a 90° track, depth set 8 feet with
a range of 700 yards. All torpedoes missed. Misses are accredited to the shal-
low draft of the targets but the Mk-14 torpedoes were equipped with the new
Mk 10-3 magnetic exploder and should have functioned if the torpedoes ran under
the targets.

4. Gun Attacks. Gun attacks were so numerous that they will not be
listed separately. The BUGARA carried out the following procedure for all gun
attacks; (1) All vessels were boarded and examined except two; (2) Ship's papers
were examined and retained; (3) Native crews were removed and taken aboard the
BUGARA with their life boat and personal belongings; (4) Native crews were then
taken in close to the beach and put ashore in own life boats or via friendly
fishing boats. One Chinese was retained on board as a volunteer to act as an

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SUBMARINE SQUADRON THIRTY
Ce
FC5-30/A16-3
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California,
Serial: 0159
21 August 1945.
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
USS BUGARA (SS331) -
Report of Third War
Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) - Report of Third War Patrol.

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FE24-71/A16-3 UNITED STATES NAVY 11/dn
Serial 0585-A
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L 18 September 1945

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS BUGARA (SS331) Conf.
Ltr. A16-3, serial (06),
dated 17 August, 1945.
Report of Third War Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) - Report of Third War
Patrol - (14 July to 17 August, 1945).

1. The Third War Patrol of the BUGARA under the
command of Commander A. F. SCHADE, U.S.N., and conducted in the
GULF of SIAM, can well be classified as one of the most color-
ful submarine war patrols to be made during the war.

2. The patrol was highlighted by a series of ex-
cellently conducted gun attacks which disposed of 57 small ships
totalling in tonnage 5,284 tons. Excellent judgement was used
in following the force policy of examining all cargoes and pro-
viding for the safety of friendly native crews.

3. Some of the events which make this patrol ex-
tremely interesting reading include 18 aircraft contacts while
sinking the above ships, causing the BUGARA to dive seven times
in ten fathoms of water although no bombs were dropped; the fact
that several aircraft encountered ignored BUGARA completely and
a few turned away on seeing her guns firing at her current tar-
get; quick dives in shallow water with several native crews and
their belongings on deck; a brush with MALAY pirates in which
BUGARA saved the crew of the Chinese junk the pirates were at-
tacking, disposed of the pirates and then the junk; the resource-
fulness of the BUGARA crew in conducting diving operations to
straighten the four bent blades on one propeller thereby allowing
her to remain on patrol.

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

5. The Force Commander heartily congratulates the
Commanding Officer, Officers and Crew of the BUGARA on this daring,
effective patrol in which so much courage, resourcefulness, good
judgement and careful planning was exhibited. The following damage
was inflicted on the enemy by gunfire:

[HANDWRITTEN: 1003]
2461 - 1 - [STAMP: COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET]
[STAMP: 1945 OCT 18]
[HANDWRITTEN: 1003]

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FE24-71/A16-3 UNITED STATES NAVY [HANDWRITTEN: A 16-3] 11/hr
[HANDWRITTEN: 1760]
Serial 0584-A
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L 18 September 1945

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS BUGARA (SS331) Conf:
Ltr. A16-3, serial (06),
dated 17 August, 1945.
Report of Third War Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) - Report of Third War
Patrol - (14 July to 17 August, 1945).

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UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

A16-3 (F-3-2/cgj)
Serial: [HANDWRITTEN: 0434]

[STAMP: 26 OCT 1945]

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

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to:
CO, USS BUGARA conf ltr
SS331/A16-3, serial 06,
dated 17 August 1945.

From: Commander Seventh Fleet.
To : Chief of Naval Operations.

Subject: U.S.S. BUGARA (SS331) - Report of Third
War Patrol - (14 July to 17 August 1945).

1. Forwarded.

2. The Commanding Officer, officers and crew
of the BUGARA are congratulated on the completion of this
excellently conducted and very successful patrol.

[SIGNATURE: J.G. Kinkaid]
[UNCLEAR: KINCAID]

Copy to:
ComSubsPhilSeaFron
ComSubRon 30
CO USS BUGARA (SS331)

[STAMP: 2 PM - 8 NOV 72 05]

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[STAMP: Room 2055]
[STAMP: ROUTING NO. [HANDWRITTEN: C3]]
[STAMP: 8 NOV 1945]
[STAMP: File No. [HANDWRITTEN: A16-3(23)SS331]]
[STAMP: Doc. No. 190331]
[STAMP: Copy No. [HANDWRITTEN: 1] of [HANDWRITTEN: 2]]
[STAMP: Reg. No. [HANDWRITTEN: 721]]

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