U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS-337) — war patrol report SS-337_CARBONERO.pdf

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OPERATOR [HANDWRITTEN: R. Murc Jr.]
DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 7 July 78]

THIS MICROFILM IS
THE PROPERTY OF
THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT

[SEAL: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA]

MICROFILMED BY
NPPSO-NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON
MICROFILM SECTION

REEL TARGET - START AND END
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[HANDWRITTEN: CARBONERO (SS-337)
WWII PATROL FILE
ALL MATERIAL ON THIS REEL IS DECLASSIFIED
FOR DECK LOG FEBRUARY 1945 - DECEMBER 1945
CONSULT NATIONAL ARCHIVES WHICH HAS CUSTODY.

J.A. KOONTZ]

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Dictionary of

American Naval
Fighting Ships

VOLUME II • 1963

NAVY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
NAVAL HISTORY DIVISION • WASHINGTON

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Carbonero

A salt water fish found in the West Indies.

(SS-337: dp. 1,526; l. 311'9"; b. 27'3"; dr. 15'3"; s. 20
k.; cpl. 66; a. 1 5", 10 21" tt.; cl. Gato)

Carbonero (SS-337) was launched 19 October 1944 by
Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn.; sponsored by Mrs.
S. S. Murray; and commissioned 7 February 1945, Com-
mander C. L. Murphy in command.

Sailing from New London 21 March 1945, Carbonero
served with the Fleet Sonar School at Key West, and
conducted torpedo exercises at Balboa, C.Z., before ar-
riving at Pearl Harbor 9 May. Her first war patrol,
conducted off Formosa from 26 May to 8 July, was de-
voted to lifeguard duty, standing by for possible rescue
of aviators downed in carrier strikes. After refitting at
Subic Bay, Carbonero cleared for the Gulf of Siam on 4
August, and cruising off the east coast of the Malay
Peninsula, sank four schooners, two sampans, and two
junks, some of the small remnants of the Japanese mer-
chant fleet. This second war patrol ended with the cease
fire order on 15 August, and Carbonero put back to
Subic Bay.

Carbonero reported at Seattle, Wash., 22 September
1945 for operations on the west coast. After a simulated
war patrol to the Far East early in 1947, she was as-
signed to the guided missile program, as a control vessel
operating out of San Diego and Port Hueneme, Calif.
Fitted to launch missiles in May 1949, and with a
snorkel in 1951, Carbonero operated off Southern Cali-
fornia, and occasionally in the Hawaiian Islands. From
1952 to 1957, the submarine performed important service
in the evaluation of the "Regulus" missile. Since 13
May 1957, her home port has been Pearl Harbor. From
this base she made an Arctic familiarization cruise in
1957, and in 1958 and 1959–60, cruised to the Far East.
She has assisted in the training of forces of the Republic
of Korea and of Japan, and called at ports of Japan and
the Philippines during these deployments.

Carbonero received one battle star for service in
World War II. One of her two war patrols was desig-
nated as "successful."

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SS337/A16-3
Serial: 040
[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
[HANDWRITTEN: C-ONFIDENTIAL (crossed out)]

[HANDWRITTEN: A16-3(8)]
U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS337)

% Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.

9 July 1945

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Division TWO HUNDRED TWENTY TWO.
(2) The Commander Submarine Squadron TWENTY TWO.
(3) The Commander Submarines, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. CARBONERO, Report of War Patrol Number One.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
(B-1 to B-5) Track Charts.

1. Enclosure (A) covering the first war patrol of this vessel
conducted southwest of FORMOSA, during the period May 26, 1945 to
July 8, 1945, is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: C. L. Murphy]
C. L. MURPHY

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED]
DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY [HANDWRITTEN: OP-09B9C] DATE [HANDWRITTEN: 5/28/72]

[HANDWRITTEN: 7W (crossed out)]

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U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS337) - Report of First War Patrol.

(A) PROLOGUE

The U.S.S. CARBONERO was placed in commission on February 7, 1945. On
March 21, 1945, having completed trials, tests and elementary training, proceeded
to N.O.B., KEY WEST, FLORIDA, arriving on March 27, 1945. Furnished services to
the Fleet Sonar School until April 12, 1945. On April 16, 1945, arrived at the
N.O.B., BALBOA, C. Z. for further training. On April 25, 1945, proceeded to
SUBMARINE BASE, PEARL HARBOR, T.H., arriving May 9, 1945.

Completed eight days of training in the Pearl Harbor Area. The following
additional equipment was installed on board: topside stowage for fifty caliber
machine guns and ammunition, APR-1 Radar Search equipment, SCR 610 FM voice
radio equipment, TBS whip antenna, RAO high frequency radio receiver, and
replaced JK-QC sonar head.

(B) NARRATIVE

26 May 1945

1330 (VW) Underway for First War Patrol in accordance with ComSubPacOpOrd
           101-A-45. The following officers, and CPO's, with the
           number of war patrols for each, is listed herein:

           Comdr. Charlton L. MURPHY, USN           71461           9
           Lieut-Comdr., Jesse D. WORLEY, USN      85093           4
           Lieut. Alfred W. ROSE, USNR             97704           0
           Lieut. Lawrence A. BECK, USNR           140226          6
           Lieut.(jg) Stanley M. SLAWSKY, USNR     228152          3
           Lieut.(jg) Donald E. STOREY, USN        283207          0
           Lieut.(jg) George A. WATSON, USNR       269301          0
           Lieut.(jg) William L. GAINES, USNR      270694          0
           Ens. Philroy C. GALE, USN               389579          0
           Ens. Waldemar HERMENAU, USN             356386          8

           PASSMORE, Hershal R., CTM(SS), USN      274 23 62       5
           ANDREWS, Francis W., CQM(SS), USN       223 18 93       3
           ETTER, James O., CEM(SS), USN           360 09 86       5
           POBUDA, James F., CMOM(SS), USN         328 40 24       9
           BAKKE, Norman W., CMOM(SS), USN         375 84 14       6
           EVATTE, William O., CRM(SS), USN        262 32 45       8

27 May 1945

1200 (W) Underway as before conducting training dives and drills.
           Position: Lat. 21-00 N.         Long. 162-24 W.         8 01968

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1645 (I) Sighted U.S.S. SPIKEFISH on opposite course and exchanged recog-
         nition signals. Contact #8.

                                 11 June 1945

Underway as before.

1105 (I) Sighted tops of a group of ships bearing 229° T, range 30,000 yards.
         Two of them looked like LST's, or salvage tugs. Avoided to the
         north. Contact #9.

1200 (I) Position: Lat. 20-36 N Long. 127-16 E

                                 12 June 1945

0928 (I) Made radar landfall on BATAN ISLAND, bearing 283° T, distance
         23 miles.

1120 (I) Bombing attack in progress at BASCO, BATAN ISLAND. Sighted several
         planes, probably Privateers.

1200 (I) Position: Lat. 20-38 N Long. 121-50 E

1900 (I) Transmitted CARBONERO Serial One to ComSubSoWesPac, and passed to
         his operational control.

2335 (I) Received orders to relieve U.S.S. BUMPER, rendering life guard
         services and patrolling southwest of FORMOSA.

                                 13 June 1945

0354 (I) Exchanged recognition signals with U.S.S. BUMPER. Contact #10.

0554 (I) Sight contact with U.S.S. BUMPER. Exchanged information via VHF.
         BUMPER elected to stay with us through today's strike. Proceeded
         to station in company.

0900 (I) On station. Many planes passing, identified as friendly by sight.

1200 (I) Position: Lat. 21-52 N Long. 120-18 E

1239 (I) Strike completed, no casualties. U.S.S. BUMPER departed for
         SUBIC BAY. Patrolled to westward on surface.

2038 (I) Unidentified plane contact on SD radar. Range closed to 3 miles,
         opened to 4 miles and disappeared.

2043 (I) Sighted plane close aboard, low and closing fast. Submerged.

2212 (I) Surfaced and patrolled to the eastward.

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                                                    22 June 1945
1434 (I)    Sank floating mine, with 20 mm gunfire. Position: Lat. 22-02 N,
            Long. 120-22 E.
1700 (I)    Fires out. Heavy rain squalls interfered with seeing much, but
            observed two or three Jap bombers taking off and landing at a field
            just north of TAKAO. They would fly out to sea for a few miles,
            circle a couple of times, and return to the field. They never
            approached us closer than fifteen miles. Patrolled off TAKAO for
            the rest of the night, hoping that this air activity indicated
            ship movements.

                                                    23 June 1945
            Same routine. No business for CARBONERO.
1200 (I)    Position: Lat. 22-07 N             Long. 120-20 E
            Patrolled west of TAKAO during the afternoon and night.

                                                    24 June 1945
0625 (I)    No strike today. Submerged and patrolled off entrance to TAKAO
            swept channel. Visibility indifferent, but observed no activity
            during clear spells.
1200 (I)    Position: Lat. 22-34 N             Long. 120-07 E
1310 (I)    Surfaced and patrolled to the southwest.

                                                    25 June 1945
1000 (I)    On station. Same routine. No business. Patrolled to northwest
            along the coast, taking another look at KAIKO WAN.
1200 (I)    Position: Lat. 21-42 N             Long. 120-47 E
1636 (I)    Sank floating mine with 20 mm gunfire. Position: Lat. 22-03 N,
            Long. 120-29 E. Patrolled west of TAKAO during the night.

                                                    26 June 1945
0815 (I)    Observed lone Privateer, or Fortress, making strafing runs on
            RYUKYU ISLAND.
0945 (I)    On station. Same routine with no business for CARBONERO. Patrolled
            west of TAKAO during the afternoon and night.
1200 (I)    Position: Lat. 21-39 N             Long. 120-30 E

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2 July 1945

Same routine. No business.
1200 (I) Position: Lat. 21-56 N Long. 120-13 E
Patrolled to northwest and west of TAKAO during the night.

3 July 1945

No strike today. Patrolled submerged off RYUKYU SHO.
0900 (I) Ran into a sampan fishing fleet along 100 fathom curve west of
RYUKYU SHO. Contact #15.
1200 (I) Position: Lat. 22-16 N Long. 120-20 E
1424 (I) Surfaced four miles west of RYUKYU SHO and closed fishing fleet.
Tried to persuade some of the fishermen to join us, but they
weren't having any, being badly frightened. The sampans were
all of bamboo construction and all were engaged in bona fide
fishing operations. The occupants appeared to be Chinese or natives,
and it was felt they would not make useful prisoners. They gave
us some fresh fish. Since we closed to within one mile of RYUKYU
SHO without being disturbed by anything more formidable than a
large audience on the beach, we concluded that the island was not
fortified.
1519 (I) Left fishing fleet, which scurried for the barn, and patrolled to
the west and north. Closed TAKAO after dark.

4 July 1945

0032 (I) Submerged for unidentified plane contact closing to within five
miles.
0117 (I) Surfaced and set course for life guard station.
Same daily routine with no business for us. In the afternoon, made
a couple of short dives to flush out #3 and #4 fuel ballast tanks,
and patrolled along the coast during the night.
1200 (I) Position: Lat. 21-48 N Long. 120-16 E

5 July 1945

Same daily routine with no business for us.
1200 (I) Position: Lat. 21-41 N Long. 120-39 E

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U.S.S. GAR (SS337) - Report of First War Patrol

1745 (I) While closing RYUKYU SHO, observed two planes, possibly "Bettys",
          making sweep to seaward.

1800 (I) Submerged when one of the planes started a run on us, out of the
          sun, at a range of nine miles.

1819 (I) Bomb or depth charge, not close.

1830 (I) Ditto.

1917 (I) Surfaced and headed northwest.

2003 (I) Sighted unidentified plane crossing ahead. He turned and commenced
          a run at six miles. Submerged.

2115 (I) Surfaced in thunderstorm and headed for TAWAO for the night.

2330 (I) Received orders to proceed to SUBIC BAY for refit when relieved
          by U.S.S. CARPALLA.

                                6 July 1945

Daily routine. No business.

1200 (I) Position: Lat. 21-38 N               Long. 120-27 E

1414 (I) Air cover made contact with U.S.S. CARPALLA.

1500 (I) In company with U.S.S. CARPALLA. Took on board her mail and
          exchanged a few movies.

1625 (I) Set course for SUBIC BAY and transmitted C.O.M.T.O. Throe to
          Task Force 71, requesting rendezvous.

                                7 July 1945

Enroute as before. Encountering heavy head seas and wind.

1200 (I) Position: Lat. 18-12 N               Long. 118-32 E

                                8 July 1945

Enroute as before.

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U.S.S. CABRITO (SS337) - Report of First War Patrol

has to be removed, which decommissions all four units for approximately 10
hours; (3) no mechanical blueprint, or instruction manual is aboard. During
the first refit all four units will be overhauled and all receivers on the
engines inspected.

(2) Ordnance and Gunnery:

No material defects.

(L) RADIO

Radio communications were on the whole satisfactory. Some trouble was
experienced in receiving on the Air Operations Intelligence Circuit, due to
interference from other CW stations.

One contact report was received from PALAWAN search planes on SAPLAN
frequencies.

VHF (SCR 624) communications were fairly good with aircraft. Maximum
reliable transmission ranges were about ten miles, while aircraft could be
heard consistently from twenty miles. In individual cases they were heard up
to forty miles. While our maximum reliable range with other submarines is
about 8,000 yards, clear reception has been as far as 15,000 yards, with
certain submarines. Our transmission has never exceeded the 8,000 yard maximum.
It is believed this may be due to antenna location. It is recommended that
spare parts and test equipment be supplied for this gear, in order to increase
its reliability.

Very little trouble was experienced with radio material. No radio equip-
ment was put out of commission. Minor items were as follows:
Band 9 operation on the R.L.-8 receiver was inoperative during most of the patrol.
No repairs were effected due to the fact that no use of that band was anticipated,
and for an indefinite time the receiver would be out of commission in order
to work on it.

The RBH and RBO receivers were very noisy and unstable in operation, thus
making it difficult to copy weak CW signals. A complete check revealed no
abnormal conditions in these sets.

The TCS whip antenna failed to go down on one dive. This was probably
due to excess spring tension. The antenna was used in the lowered position for
the remainder of the patrol. The only other antenna trouble encountered was
the carrying away of the high antenna during a dive. This was found to be due
to corrosion of the cable at an eye splice.

(M) RADAR

Both radars were keyed for short periods at about 5 minute intervals.

SJ:
The SJ radar performance before and throughout the patrol was poor.
Although actual failures, putting the radar out of commission, were few, the

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SJ was at no time as reliable as desired. Land at 80,000 yards was picked
up, but echoes were very weak from 12,000 foot mountains.

The SJ was put out of commission when the delay multivibrator in the stop
generator became free running, producing multiple steps. A jittery transmitted
pulse, and loss of grass also occured at this time. Change of V-2, V-3, and
the 5D21 in the modulation generator cured the latter faults. A faulty
tube socket caused the former and the entire stage was rebuilt with new
parts, keeping the SJ out of commission 8 hours.

A constant maintenance program was followed and most faults were
corrected at times when the SJ was not being used. Particular care was
taken with the R.F. section and ring time was kept between 5,500 yards
and 5,950 yards. Excellent ring time had little effect on echoes which
were always poor, indicating a faulty antenna, waveguide, or both.

Spare parts were found to be very defective. Two Westinghouse 706
AY magnetrons in the spare parts were found to be defective. Better than
25% of the 6SN7's and 6AC7's were inoperative.

A complete overhaul of antenna, waveguide and R.F. plumbing is being
requested.

SD:
The SD performance was excellent at all times and no operating time was
lost.

Planes were picked up out to 65 miles and land consistently walked off
the screen at 80 miles. Low flying planes were detected at 10 miles.

Certain types of friendly planes were difficult to detect. At SAIPAN,
planes were picked up out to 50 miles, while others could be seen at equal
altitudes and the same size, but were not detected until the range closed
to less than 10 miles.

A flight of P-61 night fighters closed undetected until seen from the
bridge directly overhead. The flight was lost at 5 miles, although they
were at about 5,000 feet altitude.

It is understood that certain planes are designed with special curved
surfaces, and painted with deadening paint, to give low echoes. It is
suggested that this paint might be used on the superstructure of submarines.

BK:
The grid by-pass circuit of the 15E was found to be faulty, due to
inadequate design. All spare resistors and condensers for this circuit were
used and burned up. The circuit was rebuilt with higher rated and better
built parts with reliable results.

(N) SONAR GEAR AND SOUND CONDITIONS

The JK and JP were manned during all periods of submergence, but
targets were not available.

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The only failure was parting the cable to the JK hydrophone, when it
caught on the sea chest blow and vent manifold. A shield has been requested
to prevent reoccurrence.

(O) DENSITY LAYERS
Bathothermograph cards were made for every dive and invariably showed
isothermal conditions down to 150 feet. No effort was made to determine
density or sound conditions at deep submergence each day, because we cruised
on the surface continuously, close to the beach, and so could not expect
conditions found at one locality in the morning to be duplicated later
in the day.

(P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HABITABILITY
The health and habitability of the boat was of an unusually high standard.

The food was at a slightly lower standard than that usually expected
aboard submarines. This was due in part to shortness of a variety of food
stuffs at the time of drawing stores, and partly to inexperience of
personnel.

(Q) PERSONNEL
(a) Number of men detached after previous patrol. - 0 (First
(b) Number of men on board during patrol. - 80 Patrol)
(c) Number of men qualified at start of patrol. - 45
(d) Number of men qualified at end of patrol. - 55
(e) Number of unqualified men making their first patrol - 35

All hands performed their duties capably and with considerable enthusiasm.
In spite of the lack of activity and opportunities for action, the morale
and high spirits of the crew remained very high. It is to be regretted
that we could not be given a chance to test the effectiveness of our months
of training and cruising.

(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED
Pearl Harbor to Area - 5,272 miles - 59,020 gallons
In area - 5,701 miles - 43,875 gallons
Area to Subic Bay - 559 miles - 9,520 gallons

(S) DURATION
Days enroute area - 16
Days in area - 24
Days enroute base - 2
Days submerged - 4

(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING
| Torpedoes | Fuel | Provisions | Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 39,666 gallons | 30 days | 30 days |

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FC5-22/A16-1
Serial: 0162
CONFIDENTIAL

SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY-TWO
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California.
9 July 1945.

FIRST INDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. CARBONE RO (SS337) -
Report of First War Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. CARBONE RO (SS337) - Report of First War Patrol.

1. The first war patrol of the U.S.S. CARBONE RO (SS337) under the
command of Commander C. L. Murphy, U.S. Navy, was devoted entirely to lifeguard
duty off the southwest coast of FORMOSA. No enemy contacts, other than aircraft
and fishing boats, were made.

2. Departing PEARL HARBOR 26 May 1945, the CARBONE RO arrived on
assigned lifeguard station 13 June 1945. Seventeen (17) air strikes by Allied
Air Forces against FORMOSA were covered during the twenty-four (24) days on
station, with fortunately, no ditchings reported, and therefore no business for
the CARBONE RO. Close-in searches for surface targets off TAKAO and southern
FORMOSA were made between air strikes with no contacts. CARBONE RO left station
6 July, arriving SUBIC BAY 8 July 1945, a patrol of forty-two (42) days duration.

3. Communications with air units were satisfactory. The exchange of
information and coordination between air forces and submarines are rapidly im-
proving.

4. The CARBONE RO arrived in an excellent state of cleanliness.
Material condition is good with the exception of the main engines, all four of
which are due for overhaul with respect to engine hours. To complete this in the
normal two weeks, with other items of refit, will be a major task. CARBONE RO is
assigned to Submarine Division TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO for refit.

5. The Commander Submarine Squadron Twenty-two congratulates the
Commanding Officer, officers and crew of the CARBONE RO on the completion of this
first patrol. It is regretted that no opportunities were afforded to inflict
damage on the enemy, but the Squadron Commander is confident that when such
opportunity arises, this smart and alert ship will make the most of it.

E. S. HUTCHINSON.

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Serial 0274-A 21 July 1945.
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SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
USS CARBONERO Conf. Ltr.
A16-3 Ser. 040, dated
9 July 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. CARBONERO (SS337) - Report of First War
Patrol - Comment on.

1. The First War Patrol of U.S.S. CARBONERO, Commander
C. L. MURPHY, U.S.N., was spent as lifeguard off the Southwest coast
of FORMOSA. The patrol was of forty two days duration, twenty four
days being spend in the assigned area.

2. There was no opportunity for air sea rescue as no
ditchings were reported. No contacts with surface targets were made
despite close-in searches of the coast off TAKAO between strikes.

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

4. The Force Commander welcomes CARBONERO to this force
and hopes that the next patrol will present many opportunities to
utilize her fighting power.

[SIGNATURE: JAMES FIFE]
JAMES FIFE.
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CTF-71 (7) SubAd, Mare Island (2)
CTG-71.5 (2) S/Ms 7thFlt (1)

[HANDWRITTEN: J. B. Miller]
J. B. MILLER, THIS REPORT WILL BE DESTROYED PRIOR
Flag Secretary. TO ENTRY INTO ENEMY CONTROLLED WATERS.

[STAMP: 8 01968]

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UNITED STATES FLEET
COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET

A16-3(8)(F-3c/cgj)
Serial: [HANDWRITTEN: 0508r]
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THIRD ENDORSEMENT to:
CO USS CARBONERO conf
ltr A16-3, serial 040,
dated 9 July 1945.

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

Subject: U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS337) - Report of First
War Patrol - comment on.

1. Forwarded.

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U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS337)

SS337/A16-3
DECLASSIFIED

% Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, Calif.

19 August 1945.

From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via : (1) The Commander Submarine Division TWO HUNDRED TWENTY TWO.
(2) The Commander Submarine Squadron TWENTY TWO.
(3) The Commander Submarines, SEVENTH FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS337), Report of War Patrol Number Two.

Enclosures: (A) Subject Report.
(B) Track Chart.

1. Enclosure (A), covering the second war patrol of this vessel,
conducted on the East coast of the Malay Peninsula and in the Gulf of Siam,
during the period 4 August 1945 to 19 August 1945, is forwarded herewith.

[SIGNATURE: C. L. Murphy]
C. L. MURPHY

[STAMP: DECLASSIFIED-ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C]
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U.S.S. CARBONE (SS337) - Report of Second War Patrol.

(A) PROLOGUE.

Arrived SUBIC BAY, P.I. from first war patrol, July 8, 1945. Refitted
by Submarine Division 222, and U.S.S. HOWARD W. GILMORE.

This was a routine refit, except that a 1500 hour overhaul was completed
on all four main engines. All work was accomplished in a thoroughly satisfactory
manner, particularly in the electronics department. The ship was clean and
ship-shape upon the conclusion of the refit.

The following new equipment was installed:

(a) Replaced 2 RAO-3 radio receivers with 2 RBS-2 receivers.
(b) TDM and chemical recorder.
(c) SrP-2 search receiver.
(d) D.M.S.-3 Loran equipment.
(e) One inch stub APT antenna.
(f) IFF adapter for both SD and SJ radars.
(g) Underwater loop coupling removed and loop modified for D/F use.
(h) Replaced fathometer head (M-116).
(i) Replaced starboard blastphone on DCDI.
(j) Installed M 27 torpedo charging panel.

The ship was sound tested, not docked and not depermed.

Training was conducted under the supervision of ComSubDiv 222, and
consisted of four days of practice approaches, drills, and gun firing. No
torpedoes were fired, due to lack of recovery facilities. Two additional days
of sound services were given to local task units. One entire day during the
post repair period was spent in checking and testing all communication, sonar,
and radar equipment. It is believed that this is an extremely valuable addition
to the refit program.

The ship was ready for sea on August 4, 1945.

Lieutenant A. W. ROSE, USNR, was transferred to U.S.S. BECUNA, and
Lieut-Comdr., J. R. TUCKER, USN, reported aboard as XOO. Eight enlisted men
were replaced from Division 222 Relief Crew.

(B) NARRATIVE.

Officers and Chief Petty Officers on board, with number of patrols for
each is listed herein:

Comdr. Charlton L. MURPHY, USN 71461 11
Lieut-Comdr., Joseph R. TUCKER, USN 81303 9
Lieut-Comdr. Jesse D. O'NEILL, USN 85093 6

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U.S.S. CARBONE (SS337) - Report of Second War Patrol.

8 August 1945

1330 (I) Entered area.

0910 (I) Enroute as before.
Made radar contact on PULO TENGGOL, bearing 250° T, distance 28
miles.
1200 (I) Position: Lat. 05-05 N Long. 103-38 E
1507 (I) Sighted and made contact with U.S.S. BLEMY. Closed and exchanged
information via VHF. BLEMY gave us a list of her sinkings and
the location. Agreed to patrol south of PULO KAPAS while BLEMY
patrols to the north. Contact #3.
1627 (I) Parted company with U.S.S. BLEMY and patrolled south of PULO
TENGGOL.

9 August 1945

0726 (I) Submerged twenty five miles southwest of PULO TENGGOL and patrolled
twenty fathom curve.
0812 (I) Sighted several fishing boats between us and beach. Contact #4.
1200 (I) Position: Lat. 04-33 N Long. 103-34 E
2040 (I) Surfaced and made a circle to seaward while we pulled the packing
gland on #1 periscope which had begun to bind.

10 August 1945

0126 (I) Back on the ten fathom curve, contacted a small schooner (50 tons)
and a large sampan. Contact #5. Both anchored when they sighted
us and the crews abandoned ship. Two five inch hits and a couple
of magazines of 20mm failed to sink either of them, but left them
holed and badly battered. Evidently they were empty. Not a very
satisfactory performance.
0239 (I) Cleared area and patrolled to the east and north around PULO TENGGOL.
0716 (I) Submerged for patrol off ten fathom curve, ten miles southeast of
PULO KAPAS.
1200 (I) Position: Lat. 05-13 N Long. 103-21 E

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U.S.S. CHARR (SS337) - Report of Second War Patrol.

1512 (I) Sighted periscope shears bearing 350° T. Surfaced and closed
           U.S.S. BLEMY and exchanged information via VHF. Contact #6.
1624 (I) Parted company with U.S.S. BLEMY and set course for patrol area
           north of DUNGUN.
1705 (I) Submerged for twin float seaplane sighted at six miles. He hung
           around for about an hour.
1945 (I) Surfaced and commenced patrolling the ten fathom curve north of
           DUNGUN.
2100 (I) Changed time to -7 zone time (GEORGE).
2131 (G) Made contact with large (100 ton) schooner. Contact #7. Boarded
           and put MILLAY and SLINESE crew in boat. Fired schooner and sank
           her with a few rounds of forty millimeter and two five inch hits.
           She was bound north from SINGAPORE with a load of hemp or sisal,
           sugar, and two cases of bottle tops!

11 August 1945
As before. Had a couple of false alarms, one a phantom contact,
the other a wreck, sunk in shallow water.
0526 (G) Submerged for trim off PULU YU BESAR.
0546 (G) Surfaced and patrolled off GREAT REDANG.
1200 (G) Position: Lat. 5-46 N Long. 103-10 E
1215 (G) Investigated large fleet of fishing boats (at least 100). All
           family fishing parties and the sea looks like Central Park on a
           Sunday afternoon. Contact #8.
1936 (G) Commenced patrolling the beach inside 10 fathom curve between
           LITTLE REDANG, and TURTLE BACK ISLAND.
2144 (G) Made radar contact on large southbound sampan. Went alongside and
           boarded in 4½ fathoms of water, and sent crew ashore in boat. Fired
           and sank it with 20mm and 40mm guns. She was loaded with sugar and
           displaced about twenty tons. Contact #9.

12 August 1945
0158 (G) Made contact with large TRENGGANU type anchored junk, (150 tons)
           heavily loaded with sugar. Boarded and put crew in boat and sank
           junk with two rounds of five inch. She went down like a rock.
           Contact #10.

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## The Battle of the Bulge: A Desperate Gamble

The Battle of the Bulge, officially known as the Ardennes Offensive, was a major German offensive launched toward the end of World War II. It began on December 16, 1944, and lasted until January 25, 1945. This desperate gamble by Adolf Hitler aimed to split the Allied forces, capture the port of Antwerp, and force a separate peace treaty with the Western Allies, allowing Germany to focus its resources on the Eastern Front against the Soviet Union.

**Background:**

By late 1944, the Allied forces had pushed deep into Western Europe, liberating France and Belgium. The Germans were on the defensive, but Hitler believed a surprise offensive could turn the tide of the war. He chose the Ardennes Forest, a heavily wooded and hilly region in eastern Belgium and Luxembourg, as the point of attack. This sector was lightly defended by American troops, who considered it a quiet front.

**The German Plan:**

Hitler's plan was ambitious and risky. He intended to:
1.  **Launch a surprise attack:** Using three German armies (the 5th Panzer Army, 6th SS Panzer Army, and 7th Army), the Germans aimed to break through the American lines.
2.  **Capture Antwerp:** The primary objective was the port of Antwerp, a crucial Allied supply hub.
3.  **Encirle Allied forces:** By reaching Antwerp, the Germans hoped to trap and destroy four Allied armies (the British 21st Army

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3.  **Table Rows (7-15):** Transcribe each row, cell by cell.
    *   Pay attention to numbers, coordinates, ship types (Schooner, Sampans, Large, Junk, SS), ranges, speeds, contact methods (SJ Radar, Periscope (high), Anchored, Sight), and remarks (Medium, 51 small fishing boats, Cargo - Sugar, Cargo - Betel nuts & Sugar, Cargo - Rice, FLASHER (SS269)).
    *   Note the dashed lines separating entries.
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U.S.S. C.R.O.C.O (SS327) - Report of Second War Patrol.

Sunk:
Unidentified junk of 50 tons. To age established by sight
and comparison with ONI 208-J. Target observed sinking.

DETAILS OF ACTION

Fired three (3) rounds of 5"/25 caliber F.C. ammunition for
three (3) hits at an average range of 450 yards. Target sank.

NOTE: All gun actions were at extremely close range with target dead in the
water. No fire control problem was involved.

(I) MINES

None encountered and no mining activity noted.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS.

The almost daily appearance of small enemy aircraft was effective in making
us remain in diving waters (fifteen fathoms) during daylight. No planes were
encountered at night.

No evasion tactics were necessary other than using the Arma Course Clock
on the surface during daylight in diving waters.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS

1.
Hull and Machinery: No. 1 periscope became extremely hard to
turn, almost freezing at several azimuth points. Flushing bearing in
penetrating oil and removing, cleaning, and replacing lower hull packing
improved the situation. Suggest removing periscope and checking all bearings.
Barrel has evidence of the presence of foreign matter in bearings.

2.
Torpedo and Gunnery: During routine upkeep of torpedo,
No. 55078, it was found that the gyro mechanism would not lock. The
afterbody was removed and the gyro mechanism pulled for inspection. The
gyro mechanism, and the spinning mechanism locking rack was
found in the afterbody to be burred and loose. Hence, it would not mesh with pinion on the upper
gear train. The gyro mechanism was cleaned and upper rack holding screw
tightened. No further trouble was experienced in locking the gyro. It is
noted that this torpedo was not given a complete overhaul before issue.

(L) RADIO

There were no operational or material defects noted in connection with

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**Header:**
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L
U.S.S. CLARENCE (SS337) - Report of Second War Patrol.

**Paragraph before (Q):**
The food showed a decided improvement over our last patrol.

**(Q) PERSONNEL:**
(a) Number of men detached after previous patrol. - - - 8
(b) Number of men on board during patrol. - - - 80
(c) Number of men qualified at start of patrol. - - - 52
(d) Number of men qualified at end of patrol. - - - 56
(e) Number of unqualified men making their first patrol.- 5
The performance of duty by the ship's company was excellent and morale
was very high.

**(R) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED:**
Base to area - 1,012.1 miles - 18,570 gal.
On area - 1,770.7 miles - 15,530 gal.

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FC22-5/A16-3
Serial: 0202

SUBMARINE SQUADRON TWENTY-TWO

Bn
Care of Fleet Post
San Francisco, Calif.
20 August 1945.

CONFIDENTIAL

FIRST ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS337) -
Report of Second War Patrol.

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

Subject: U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS337) - Report of Second War Patrol.

1. The second war patrol of the U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS337) was conduct
off the East coast of the Malay Peninsula and in the Gulf of Siam. Departing
Subic Bay, Luzon, P.I., on 4 August 1945, CARBONERO arrived in assigned patrol
area 7 August 1945. In eight (8) days in the area, the CARBONERO destroyed four
(4) Schooners, two (2) Junks, and two (2) Sampans by gunfire at short range, after
boarding and putting crews off in small boats. The only other enemy contact was
a Jap fighter type plane which annoyed the CARBONERO almost daily and on 14 August
diving out of the sun, dropped two light bombs as the CARBONERO dove, no damage.
The patrol was terminated on 15 August with orders from the Task Force Commander
to cease offensive action against the Japanese. Departed area the 16th arriving
Subic Bay 19 August 1945.

2. This was an aggressive patrol and the area was thoroughly searched
for targets. The recent scarcity of junks and sampans can be attributed in
great degree to our submarines who have gotten the boarding, inspecting and sink-
ing procedure down to a snappy routine performance. The Squadron Commander
concurs in the decision to remain in diving waters during daylight surface patrol
when waters are patrolled by planes. The only exception to this would be for a
very valuable target and there soon to be none left.

3. The CARBONERO arrived in excellent material condition except for
minor 1 periscope and no formal refit will be given.

4. The Commander Submarine Squadron Twenty-two welcomes the CARBONERO
and congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers and crew on the successful
completion of this second and last war patrol and upon the damage inflicted on
the enemy.

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

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FE24-71/A16-3                               UNITED STATES NAVY
                                                                      12/hr
Serial 0463-A

C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L                               25 August 1945.

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS CARBONERO Conf. Ltr.
A16-3 Serial 041, dated
19 August 1945. Report of
Second War Patrol.

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

Subject:      U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS337) - Report of Second War
              Patrol - Comment on.

1.            The Second War Patrol of the CARBONERO, under the
command of Commander C. L. MURPHY, U.S.N., was conducted off the East
Coast of MALAY PENINSULA and in the GULF of SIAM.

2.            Area coverage was excellent and CARBONERO repeatedly
entered shallow water searching for coastal traffic. Eight miscel-
laneous cargo carrying small craft were destroyed by gunfire after
providing for the safety of the native crews.

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

4.            The Force Commander congratulates the Commanding
Officer, Officers and Crew of the CARBONERO upon the successful
completion of this patrol and upon their opportunity of being at
sea seeking the enemy at the time of JAPAN's capitulation. The
following damage was inflicted on the enemy:

              SUNK
              ----
              8 - SMC                               580 Tons.

All damage was inflicted by gunfire.

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FE24-71/A16-3 UNITED STATES NAVY 12/hr
Serial 0463-A
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L 25 August 1945.

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to:
USS CARBONERO Conf. Ltr.
A16-3 Serial 041, dated
19 August 1945. Report of
Second War Patrol.

Subject: U.S.S. CARBONERO (SS337) - Report of Second War
Patrol - Comment on.

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[STAMP: REC'D NO P-1931]
[HANDWRITTEN: R. S. NO 10 01783]
[HANDWRITTEN: REG. SHEET NO /75]

PHILIPPINE SEA FRONTIER

[STAMP: 8 - OCT 1945]

Phil/F3/mdd
A4-3(1)(8)

Serial: [HANDWRITTEN: 0914]
CONFIDENTIAL

THIRD ENDORSEMENT to
USS CARBONERO Conf. ltr.
A16-3, Serial 041, dated
19 August 1945.

From: Commander Philippine Sea Frontier.
To : Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET. [HANDWRITTEN: checkmark]
Subject: USS CARBONERO (SS 337) - Report of Second War Patrol.

1. Forwarded.

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

[SIGNATURE: N. C. Gillette]
N. C. GILLETTE
Chief of Staff

Copy to:
ComSubsPSF

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