Denver dry docked in dry dock No. 3, NAVY YARD, MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, undergoing battle damage repairs.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Mare Island Navy Yard, California. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: flushing and fresh water, steam, telephone and electrical service. The crew is quartered ashore in barracks except for security watches remaining aboard. The following ships present are: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM, DENVER, PRINCE WILLIAM, BOYD, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, THATCHER, STEELE, FULLER, GRIFFIN, BARB, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MINGO, PADDLE, PARGO, TILEFISH, ARD XI, AFD III, AFD V, and various yard and auxiliary craft.

J. A. Stockton, Ens., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0825 quarters for muster were held with the following absentees reported: Two.

J. B. Heifner, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1340 pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer U.S.S. DENVER, Reference: (a) Commandant Navy Yard Mare Island, Ltr.C4 (01-604697) of 8/20/43. (b) BuPers Manual Art. D-110 112. (c) SOPA Ltr. CL62 (SOPA)QL of January 1944. Ensign E.E. Smith D-V(G) USNR, returned aboard having completed duty as temporary shore patrol.

C. L. Joslin Jr., Ens., USN.

16 – 18 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. A. Bird, Lt.(jg), USN.

18 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ens., USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

T. M. Searles Jr., USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Mare Island Navy Yard, California. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: fresh and flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone. The crew is quartered ashore in barracks except for security watches stationed aboard. Ships present are: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM (SOPA), DENVER, PRINCE WILLIAM, BOYD, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, THATCHER, STEELE, FULLER, GRIFFIN, BARB, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MINGO, PADDLE, PARGO, TILEFISH, ARD XI, AFD III, AFD V, also various yard and district craft.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

C. L. Joslin Jr., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: None.

L. A. Bird, Lt.(jg), USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1430 WENNESON, Warren D., 662 16 19, Cox, V-6 USNR returned aboard from shore patrol and resumed regular duties. 1520 pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Ensign Eldon E. Smith, D-V(G) USNR, 268810 left the ship to proceed to Vallejo for temporary Shore Patrol duty.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

16 – 18 Watch

Drydocked as before.

T. M. Searles Jr., Ens., USN.

18 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1815 the following fuel tanks were tested by worker 51-2056 and found to be free of gas: B-905F, 906, 912, 913, 918, 921, 922, 925,926, 929, 930, 937, 942, 948, 951, C-3F, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

R. E. Hickle, Ens., USN.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before. 2024 steam supply from the dock was secured. 2115 pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Reference: SOPA Mailgram dated 2 February 1944, the following named men left the ship to report to the Commanding Officer Enlisted Personnel, Yard Barracks for Shore Patrol duties for the period 2 February through 6 February: SHEARER, J.C., GM3c, V-6 USNR, 632 12 03, TIERNEY, B.V., GM3c V-6 USNR, 666 43 82, BAGEN, J.P., GM3c, USN, 321 43 90; COOK, E.T., FC3c(M) V-6 USNR, 647 68 21. 2135 supply of steam from the dock resumed. 2150 sounded fire quarters. Fire on port side of main deck at Frame 64. Temporary lighting connecting box shorted and caused insulation of leads to burn. Fire was put out in about three (3) minutes with CO2 extinguisher. Damage was only to leads and connecting box. Power on these lines is secured until damage is repaired. 2158 secured from fire quarters.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard Mare Island, California. Receiving following services from drydock: fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone. All battery watches are secured. Security watches are posted throughout ship. Ships present are as follows: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM, PRINCE WILLIAM, BOYD, CONY, ABNER READ, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, THATCHER, FULLER, GRIFFIN, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MINGO, MUSKALLONGE, PADDLE, PARGO, TILEFISH, AFD III, ARD XI, AFD V, and various small yard and district craft.

M. F. Healy Jr., Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

08 –12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0815 mustered crew on stations. No absentees.

J. B. Heifner, Ens., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ens., USN.

16 – 18 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

18 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. The following fuel tanks were tested and found to be free of combustible gas: A-603F, 604, 608, B-905F, 906, 912, 913, 918, 921, 922, 925, 926, 929, 930, 937, 942, 948, 951, 956, 962, C-3F, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Tests made by yard workman No. 51-2056.

J. B. Heifner, Ens., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

C. L. Joslin, Ens., USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh and salt water, steam, electric and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM (SOPA), DENVER, PRINCE WILLIAM, CONY, BOYD, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, THATCHER, FULLER, GRIFFIN (Medical Guard), BARB, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MINGO, MUSKALLONGE, PADDLE, PARGO, and various district and yard craft.

L. A. Bird, Lt.(jg), USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ens., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: One.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. E. Hickle, Ens. USN.

16 – 18 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1755 The following tanks were tested by yard workman #51-2056 and found to be clear of gas: A-606F, 608F, B-905F, 906 F, 912F, 913F, 918F, 921F, 922F, 925F, 926F, 929F, 930F, 937F, 942F, 948F, 951F, 956F; C-3F, 4F, 5F, 6F, 7F, 8F, 9F.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

18 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

M. F. Healy, Jr., Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before. 2150 PETRE, Kenneth Wayne, FC3c(R), 628 65 24, USNR, and LEE, Vernon Eugene, S2c, 863 06 46, USN, returned aboard having completed temporary duty at Range Finder School, Advanced Naval Training School, Treasure Island, San Francisco, California.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Mare Island Navy Yard, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore except for security watches posted aboard. The U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM is SOPA and the U.S.S. DENVER has the Medical Guard duty. Ships present: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM, DENVER, PRINCE WILLIAM, BOYD, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, THATCHER, FULLER, GRIFFIN, BARB, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MUSKALLUNGE, PARGO, PADDLE and various yard and district craft.

T. M. Searles, Jr., Ens., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1425 Pursuant to order of the Commanding Officer, the following named men left the ship, to report to the Commanding Officer of Enlisted Personnel, Yard Barracks No. 543, for Shore Patrol Duty, during period of 5 February 1944 to 6 February 1944 inclusive: GRODY, H. R., Cox., USN 279 91 80; BLAIR, G., GM3c, USN, 287 23 79; SHILTS, H. L., Cox., USN, 532 55 67; VANDERPOOL, R. H., RdM3c, USNR, 376 23 71. 1507 Ensign Donald George Hartlaub, A-V(N), USNR, left the ship to report to Senior Patrol Officer at Shore Patrol Headquarters, Vallejo, California for temporary duty.

J. B. Heifner, Ens., USNR.

16 – 18 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ens., USN.

18 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. A. Bird, Lt.(jg), USN.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ens., USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water and flushing water; steam; electricity and telephone service. The crew is berthed ashore except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BIRMINGHAM, PRINCE WILLIAM, CONY, BOYD, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, THATCHER, FULLER, GRIFFIN, BARB, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MINGO, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, ARD II, AFD 3, AFD 5 also various yard and naval district craft.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. B. Heifner, Ens., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ens. USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1200 U.S.S. DENVER is SOPA.

R. F. Woodward, Ens., USNR.

16 – 18 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ens., USN.

18 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. B. Heifner,Ens., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh and flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone service. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. The U.S.S. DENVER is SOPA. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, BIRMINGHAM, PRINCE WILLIAM, CONY, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, FULLER, GRIFFIN, BARB, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MINGO, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, ARD II, AFD 3, AFD 5 also present are various yard and district craft. 0240 Pursuant to the order of the Commanding Officer, Ref. U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM plain Mailgram, 2 February 1944, the following men returned aboard, having completed temporary duty as Shore Patrol: VANDERPOOL, R. H., RdM3c, v-6 632 55 67, USNR; SHILTS, H. L., Cox., USN, 376 23 71.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ens., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. A. Bird, Lt.(jg), USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: Ten.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1535 Pursuant to orders of Commanding Officer, following named men left ship to report to Commanding Officer, following named men left ship to report to Commanding Officer, Enlisted personnel, Yard Barracks (Building 534), Navy Yard Mare Island, for duty as shore patrol, commencing 7 February 1944, until further orders: BLAIR, G., 287 23 78, BM3c, USN; and GRODY, H. R., 279 91 80, Cox., USN.

M. F. Healy, Jr., Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 –20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1630 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, BARBEE, Donald Blakely, 624 68 33, EM3c, V-6 USNR, left the ship for duty as shore patrol during the period 7 February 1944, until further notice and upon completion of said duty, as directed by Commanding Officer, Navy Yard Mare Island, to return to the ship and resume regular duties. 1650 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Ensign Eldon E. SMITH, D-V(G), USNR, (268810), returned aboard upon completion of shore patrol duties during the period 1 February 1944 to 6 February 1944, inclusive and resumed regular duties.

E. F. Baldwin, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. Ship is receiving fresh and flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone services from dock. Crew berthed ashore except for security watches aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), PRINCE WILLIAM, CONY, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, CASSIN, LAKE, FULLER, GRIFFIN, BARB, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, and various other yard and district craft.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1000 U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM, moored to Pier No. 21 and assumed SOPA duty.

E. F. Baldwin, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

16 –20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM (SOPA), DENVER, PRINCE WILLIAM, BOYD, BARB, CASSIN, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, LAKE, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, FULLER, GRIFFIN, ARD 11, AFD 3, AFD 5 also various yard and district craft.

E. F. Baldwin, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0820 U.S.S. THATCHER (DD), underway and stood out of harbor. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: 11. 1035 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Ref. BuPers Plain Mailgram, dated 6 February 1944, TREER, Paul Andrew, MM2c, 706 22 19, V-6 USNR, was transferred to Receiving Station, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for further transportation to York, NavTraSch, York, Penn., for a course of instruction in class convening 14 February 1944, and upon completion to be returned to be returned to this vessel for duty.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

1. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

Drydocked as before.

E. E. Ball, Jr., Lt., USN.

18 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Resting on keel blocks in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. There are twelve (12) wooden shores to port and thirteen (13) to starboard, for use as braces. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water and flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM, (SOPA), DENVER, PRINCE WILLIAM, BOYD, CASSIN, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, PARGO, THATCHER, LAKE, DRUM, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, FULLER, GRIFFIN, LST 461, ARD 461, AFD 3, AFD 5 and various other yard and district craft. 0110 Fire broke out in B-931-V, under forward engine room. Passed fire alarm by word of mouth. 0116 Navy Yard fire department arrived and took charge. 0130 Secured from fire.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

E. E. Ball, Jr., Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: Ten.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

E. F. Baldwin, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water and flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore except for security watches posted aboard. The ships present: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM, (SOPA), DENVER, PRINCE WILLIAM, BOYD, CASSIN, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, THATCHER, LAKE, DRUM, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, FULLER, GRIFFIN, LST 461, ARD 3, ARD 5, ARD 11 and various other yard and district craft.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: Four.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

E. E. Ball, Jr., Lt., USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, in Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water and flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM (SOPA), DENVER, PRINCE WILLIAM, BOYD, CASSIN, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, LAKE, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, FULLER, GRIFFIN, ARD 11, AFD 3, AFD 5, and also various yard and district craft.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: Three.

E. E. Ball, Jr., Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

E. F. Baldwin, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. Receiving fresh water and flushing water, steam, electricity, and telephone services from dock. Crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM (SOPA), PRINCE WILLIAM, DENVER, BOYD, CASSIN, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, LAKE, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, FULLER, GRIFFIN, and various other yard and district craft.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

08 –12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Five.

E. F. Baldwin, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1300 U.S.S. PRINCE WILLIAM underway and stood out of harbor.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

E. F. Baldwin, Lt., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, in Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water and flushing water, steam, electricity, and telephone service. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM (SOPA), DENVER, BOYD, FULLER, CONY, CASSIN, GRIFFIN, and various yard and district craft.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: Five.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 – 18 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1730 U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM underway from drydock and moored alongside dock No. 12.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

18 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

E. E. Ball, Jr., Lt., USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, in Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BIRMINGHAM, BOYD, CASSIN, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, FULLER, GRIFFIN, and various yard and district craft.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0600 U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM underway and stood out of harbor. 0745 U.S.S. DOWNES underway and entered drydock No. 2.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Held quarters for muster, absentees: Three. 1030 Shore patrol returned aboard from temporary duty.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1615 U.S.S. DOWNES underway from drydock No. 2. 1845 Steam from dock secured.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California with thirteen (13) wooden shores to port and twelve (12) to starboard, for use as braces. Receiving the following services from the dry dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electric power and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted on board. SOPA in U.S.S. DENVER. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, CASSIN, BOYD, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, LAKE, GRIFFIN, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, PADDLE, MUSKALLUNGE, PARGO, FULLER, ARD 11, AFD 3, AFD 5, and various other yard and district craft.

E. E. Ball, Jr., Lt., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: One. 0940 Ensign Donald George HARTLAUB, A-V(N), USNR, returned aboard from ten (10) days shore patrol duty. 1020 Received sixteen (16) gallons of milk and three (3) quarts of cream from the Maid of California Milk Company. Inspected as to quantity by Ensign WOODWARD and inspected as to quality by GREGORY, CPhM.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1315 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Ref. BuPers Despatch of 27 January 1944, ARRINGTON, John Thomas, EM1c, 603 07 69, V-6 USNR and BARBEE, Donald Blakely, EM3c, 624 68 33, V-6 USNR, were transferred to SMPTS, San Diego, California for course of instruction, convening 21 February 1944, and upon completion to be returned to this vessel for duty; transferred with records and pay accounts.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1815 U.S.S. AULICK stood in and moored alongside Pier No. 13.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.
 
 

20 – 24

Drydocked as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, in Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), CASSIN, BOYD, CONY (Medical Guard), DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, LAKE, GRIFFIN, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, PADDLE, MUSKALLUNGE, PARGO, FULLER, AULICK, ARD 11, AFD 3, AFD 5, also various other yard and district craft.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0800 U.S.S. AULICK underway and entered drydock No. 2. 0830 Crew mustered at quarters, absentees: Two. 0840 U.S.S. CASSIN underway and stood out of harbor.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. U.S.S. CASSIN, stood in and moored in berth assigned. 1440 Sounded fire call, discovered later to be false alarm. 1457 Secured from fire quarters.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1600 The following fuel oil tanks were tested by yard workman and found clear of gas: A-606-F, A-611-F, A-608-F, A-609-F, A-610-F, A-612-F, A-909-F, A-910-F, A-911-F, A-912-F, A-918-F, A-614-F, A-615-F, A-616-F, A-617-F, B-905-F, B-906-F, B-912-F, B-918-F, B-921-F, B-922-F, B-929-F, B-937-F, B-942-F, B-948-F, B-951-F, B-956-F, B-962-F, C-4-F, C-5-F, C-6-F, C-7-F, C-8-F, C-9-F.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.

20 – 24

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, in Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers secured. The following services are being received from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, AULICK, BOYD, CASSIN, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, HARDER, MUSKALLUNGE, PARGO, FULLER, GRIFFIN and various yard and district craft. SOPA in the DENVER.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

E. E. Ball, Jr., Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0925 The police station of Navy Yard, Mare Island, returned the following stolen material to the ship: One (1) pea coat, One (1) pair dress blues, two (2) pair dungarees, three (3) white hats, two (2) pair goggles and miscellaneous gear.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1435 U.S.S. TILEFISH, underway and stood out of harbor.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, in Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers secured; the ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. The ships present are: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), CASSIN, BOYD, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, AULICK, FULLER, DRUM, GURNARD, HARDER, PADDLE, MUSKALLUNGE, FLIER, PARGO, GRIFFIN also various other yard and district craft.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew on station, absentees: Two.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1310 Captain A. M. BLEDSOE, USN, reported aboard for duty in accordance with BuPers order 17147-31-EK-6 of 7 January 1944.

E. E. Ball, Jr., Lt., USN.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), AULICK, BOYD, CASSIN, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, FULLER, GRIFFIN, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, HARDER, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO also various yard and district craft.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0720 Smoldering fire reported in ship-fitter’s shop (cause undetermined), SPRADLEY, C. R., SF2c, 360 01 27, USN, found overcome and unconscious from fumes. 0730 SPRADLEY, C. R., SF2c, 360 01 27, USN, pronounced dead from suffocation by Lt. Cdr., L. W. KEENAN, (MC), USNR.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0840 Transferred remains of SPRADLEY, C. R., 360 01 27, SF2c, USN, to Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California.

E. E. Ball, Jr., Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1145 A Board of Investigation, Robert A. JOHNSON, Commander, USN, Senior Member, met by order of convening authority, (SOPA), to inquire into the death of SPRADLEY, C.R., SF2c, 360 01 27, USN. 1505 Board of Investigation, Commander Robert A. JOHNSON, USN, Senior Member, adjourned to meet on board 0930, 21 February 1944.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

E. E. Ball, Jr., Lt., USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, in Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured and the ship is receiving following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), AULICK, BOYD, CASSIN, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, HARDER, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, FULLER, GRIFFIN and various other yard and district craft.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew on station. Absentees: Eight. 0930 The Board of Investigation, Commander R. A. JOHNSON, USN, Senior Member met. 1135 Board of Investigation, adjourned to await orders of Convening Authority.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

16 –20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1822 Fire reported in after engine room. 1827 Hoses from yard fire trucks came aboard. 1829 Fire reported out. Secured from fire quarters.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

Captain A. M. BLEDSOE, U.S. Navy, relieved Captain R. P. BRISCOE, U.S. Navy, as commanding officer of U.S.S. DENVER.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. Receiving fresh and flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone from dock. The crew is berthed ashore except for necessary security watches aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BOYD, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, LYMAN, FULLER, GRIFFIN, DRUM, GURNARD, PADDLE, MUSKALLUNGE, FLIER, PARGO, and various other yard and district craft.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0833 U.S.S. PARGO underway and stood out of harbor.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1215 Held quarters for transfer of command. 1220 In accordance with BuPers Order 17147-31-EK-6 of 7 January 1944, Captain A. M. BLEDSOE, assumed command, Vice Captain R. P. BRISCOE. 1403 U.S.S. TILEFISH stood in and moored in Berth No. 8. 1552 U.S.S. NORWAHL stood in and moored in assigned berth.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured; receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore except for security watches aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), GRIFFIN, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, LYMAN, BOYD, DRUM, PADDLE, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, FLIER, PARGO, FULLER and various other yard and district craft.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0710 U.S.S. DOWNES underway and stood out of harbor.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: One. 1105 Lewis Wilbert, yard workman was taken from the after engine room as a casualty to the yard dispensary. Diagnosis: Contusion; joint, right knee.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

16 –20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before. 2040 U.S.S. DOWNES stood in and moored alongside assigned pier.

L. M. King, Jr., Ensign, USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BOYD, CONY, DOWNES, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, LYMAN, FULLER, GRIFFIN, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, TILEFISH, ARD 11, AFD 3, AFD 5 and various other yard and district craft.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0815 U.S.S. FULLER underway and shifted berth, to Pier No. 22 north. 0830 U.S.S. DOWNES underway and stood out of harbor. Held quarters for muster; absentee: One.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1230 U.S.S. PATTERSON entered Drydocked No. 2.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

16 –20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone service. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BOYD, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, CONY, LYMAN, FULLER, GRIFFIN, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, TILEFISH, POM PON, ARD 11 also various other yard and district craft.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0640 U.S.S. CONY underway and stood out of harbor.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees none.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1235 U.S.S. CASSIN drydocked in No. 2 drydock.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1810 The following fuel oil tanks were tested by a yard workman and found clear of combustible gases: A-606-F, A-608-F, A-609-F, A-610-F, A-611-F, A-612-F, A-614-F, A-615-F, A-617-F, A-909-F, A-912-F, A-918-F, B-905-F, B-906-F, B-912-F, B-918-F, B-921-F, B-922-F, B-929-F, B-937-F, B-942-F, B-948-F, B-951-F, B-956-F, C-4-F, C-6-F, C-7-F, C-9-F.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone service. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. The ships present are: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BOYD, CASSIN, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, FULLER, GRIFFIN, EVERETT, LYMAN, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, TILEFISH, ARD 11 and various other district and yard craft.

L. M. King, Jr., Ensign, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0820 U.S.S. CASSIN underway from Drydock No. 2 and shifted berth. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: None.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1232 Fire reported in after signal bags; sounded fire quarters. 1243 Fire reported out; secured from fire quarters. 1447 U.S.S. CASSIN underway and stood out of harbor.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. M. King, jr., Ensign, USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh water, flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone service. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BOYD, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, LYMAN, FULLER, GRIFFIN, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, TILEFISH, and various other yard and district craft.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0813 U.S.S. LYMAN (DE) underway and stood out of harbor.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1307 U.S.S. LYMAN moored to berth No. 13.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. M. King, Jr., Ensign, USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Steam, fresh water, flushing water, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. The ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BOYD, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, LYMAN, FULLER, GRIFFIN, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, PADDLE, PARGO, TILEFISH and various other yard and district craft.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. M. King, Jr., Ensign, USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0800 U.S.S. FULLER assumed medical guard. 0830 Mustered crew on station. Absentees: Two.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1315 U.S.S. SELFRIDGE underway and shifted berth. 1425 U.S.S. SELFRIDGE underway and shifted to Berth No. 2.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.,(jg), USN.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Steam, Fresh water, flushing water, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. The ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), SELFRIDGE, BOYD, PATTERSON, CONY, BAGLEY, LYMAN, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, PARGO, TILEFISH, FULLER, GRIFFIN, ARD 11 also various yard and district craft.

A. B. Haseltine, Lt.(jg), USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. M. King, Jr., Ensign, USNR.

08 – 21 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: Four. 0945 U.S.S. LYMAN underway and stood out of harbor.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

A. B. Haseltine, Lt.(jg), USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1610 U.S.S. LYMAN Stood in and moored port side to Berth No. 12. 1730 Secured power to the I.C. Board. 1820 The following fuel oil tanks were tested by workman No. 51-2056, and found clear of combustible gas: A-606-F, A-609-F, A-608-F, A-610-F, A-611-F, A-612-F, A-614-F, A-615-F, A-616-F, A-617-F, A-909-F, A-912-F, A-918-F, B-905-F, B-906-F, B-912-F, B-918-F, B-921-F, B-922-F, B-929-F, B-937-F, B-942-F, B-948-F, B-951-F, B-956-F, B-962-F, C-4-F, C-5-F, C-6-F, C-7-F, C-9-F. 1830 Power returned to I.C. Board.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.

20 – 24

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.