CONDENSED
CL 58
Saturday, May 1, 1943
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy in berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides, in 35 fathoms of water. No. 3 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes. The ship is darkened and in Readiness Condition III, modified. Condition "B" set throughout the ship. This ship is relief ready duty cruiser. Ships present include: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, SANGAMON, CHENANGO, SUWANEE, MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA, CLEVELAND, DENVER, STERETT, WILSON, STACK, LANG, WALLER, RENSHAW, EATON, CONWAY, PHILIP, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, BOREAS, and SS WILLIAM K. VANDERBILT and SS MORMACTERN.
G. C. Wilson,
Lt., U.S.N.R.
04 - 08
Moored as before.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., U.S.N.R.
08 -12
Position at 0800: Moored in Havannah Harbor, Efate.
Moored as before. 0800 Assumed cruiser ready duty. Hoisted Plane No. 7, pilot Lieut. English, U.S.N.R, observer Reassumes J. M., ARM1/c, U.S.N., and Plane No. 8, pilot En. Hazleton, U.S.N.R. passenger. Position at 0800: Moored in Havannah Harbor, Efate. Moored as before. 0800 Assumed cruiser ready duty. Hoisted Plane No. 7, pilot Lieut. English, U.S.N.R., passenger DuCote, ARM2/c, U.S.N., over the side for exercise Event 60. 0815 - Held quarters for muster. 0920 Lighted fires under boiler No. 4. 0902 U.S.S. CONWAY stood out. 0920 Lighted fires under boiler No. 4. 0945 U.S.S. WILSON stood in, moored alongside U.S.S. KASKASKIA for fueling. 1027 U.S.S. WASHINGTON with destroyer escort of U.S.S. PERKINS, U.S.S. REID, and U.S.S. DRAYTON stood in to harbor. The WASHINGTON to anchorage, destroyers alongside tanker to fuel. 1045 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1045 Hoisted aboard Plane No. 7. 1050 Hoisted aboard Plane No. 8. Moored as before.1125 Allowed fires to die out under No. 3, boiler No. 4 in use for auxiliary purpose.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16 Position at 1200: Moored in Havannah Harbor, Efate.
Moored as before.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1640 U.S.S. PERKINS and U.S.S. REID underway. 1617 U.S.S. WASHINGTON underway. 1623 U.S.S. DRAYTON underway. 1914 Lighted fires under boiler No 2.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24 Position at 2000: Moored in Havannah Harbor, Efate.
Moored as before.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Sunday, May 2, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T. )
( Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T. )
( Havannah Harbor, Efate, New Hebrides.
Position at 2000 L.C.T. )
)
00 - 04
Moored to buoy at berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides, in 35 fathoms of water, with starboard chain. Boiler No. 4 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ship in darkened condition, and with Readiness Condition 2.5 set in A.A. Battery, Condition III in remainder of ship, Material Condition "B" set. This ship has ready cruiser duty. Ships present : U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), U.S.S. COLORADO, CHENANGO, SUWANEE, MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, STERETT, WILSON, STACK, LANG, WALLER, RENSHAW, EATON, PHILIP, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, BOREAS, and SS WILLIAM K. VANDERBILT and MORMACTERN.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. COLORADO assumed ready duty. 0815 - Held quarters for muster. 0911 Fired no load shot on starboard catapult. 0912 U.S.S. STACK underway standing out. 0945 U.S.S. CONWAY standing in. 0954 U.S.S. CONWAY moored alongside U.S.S. KASKASKIA. 1100- Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1114 U.S.S. CONWAY underway. 1130 U.S.S. CONWAY moored alongside U.S.S. EATON.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 -16
Moored as before. 1250 - Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, the shore patrol for this day left the ship with SUTTON, Boyd W., Gm1c, USN, #316 48 36 in charge.
A. E. Gross
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1600 U.S.S. BOREAS underway. 1612 PC 476 underway. 1650 - The temporary shore patrol with SUTTON, Boyd W., Gm1c, USN, #316 48 36 in charge returned aboard, their temporary duty being completed.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
G. C. Wilson,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Monday, May 3, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T. )
( Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T. )
( Havannah Harbor, Efate, New Hebrides.
Position at 2000 L.C.T. )
(
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy at Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides, in 35 fathoms of water. Boiler No. 4 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ship darkened, and in Readiness Condition III and Material Condition "B". Ships present : U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, SUWANEE, CHENANGO, SANGAMON, MONTPELIER (ComCruDiv TWELVE), CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, LANG, EATON, PHILIP, STERETT, CONWAY, RENSHAW, WALLER, WILSON, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, MORMACTERN and SS W. K. VANDERBILT. The COLORADO has the "Ready Duty".
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before.
A. E. Gross
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 -12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. MARYLAND assumed the "Ready Duty". 0815 - Mustered crew at quarters. 0835 Plane No. 7 was put out of commission for routine repairs. 0902 U.S.S. WALLER underway. 0910 U.S.S. CHENANGO underway. 0930 U.S.S. STACK standing in. 1024 Manned all automatic weapons for tracking drill. 1055 Secured from tracking drill. 1100 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1224 U.S.S. CHENANGO stood in to harbor and anchored in berth assigned. 1430 Hoisted out Plane No. 7 with Lt. (jg) W. R. Andrews, U.S.N.R., as pilot and Lt. D. K. English, U.S.N.R., as passenger. 1442 Received 28 rounds 6"/47 cal. target powder and projectiles from U.S.S. MONTPELIER. 1442 - Received aboard 28 rounds 6"/47 cal. Powder SPON 1241, and 28 rounds 6"/46 cal. BLT projectiles. 1537 Hoisted aboard Plane No. 7.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 -20
Moored as before.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Tuesday, May 4, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T. )
( Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T. )
( Havannah Harbor, Efate, New Hebrides.
Position at 2000 L.C.T. )
(
00 - 04
Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group in 35 fathoms of water, with starboard chain to the buoy. Boiler No. 4 is in use for auxiliary purposes. The ship is darkened and in Modified Condition III. Material Condition "B" is set throughout the ship. The U.S.S. MARYLAND has the ready duty. Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, CHENANGO, SUWANEE, SANGAMON, DENVER, CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, MONTPELIER, WILSON, STACK, LANG, WALLER, RENSHAW, EATON, CONWAY, PHILIP, STERETT, KASKASKIA, MEDUSA, LACKAWANA, and SS W. K. VANDERBILT and MORMACTERN.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0747 U.S.S. LANG underway. 0750 U.S.S. STACK underway. 0754 U.S.S. CONWAY underway, standing out.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 -12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. MONTPELIER assumed "Ready Duty". 0800 U.S.S. EATON underway and standing out. 0801 U.S.S. STERETT underway and standing out. 0805 U.S.S. PHILIP underway and standing out. 0810 - Mustered crew at quarters. 0830 Hoisted out Plane No. 7, pilot Lt. D. K. English, passenger Bender, AerM2/c. 0907 U.S.S. SANGAMON underway, standing out. 0950 PC 476 standing in. 1055 Hoisted in Plane No. 7. 1100 - Made daily inspection of all magazines and smokeless powder samples - conditions normal.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before Made weekly test of the magazine sprinkler system; conditions satisfactory. 1200 The CONWAY, LANG, WALLER and SANGAMON standing in. 1233 The STACK and EATON standing in. 1245 The WILSON standing in. 1245 - Temporary shore patrol left the ship.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1613 S.S. WILLIAM L. MORCY stood in. 1650 SC 514 stood in. 1700 - The temporary shore patrol returned aboard ship.
A. E. Gross
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Wednesday, May 5, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T. )
( Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T. )
( Havannah Harbor, Efate, New Hebrides.
Position at 2000 L.C.T. )
(
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group in 35 fathoms of water. Boiler No. 4 in use for auxiliary purposes. The ship is darkened, in Readiness Condition III Modified, Material Condition "B" is set throughout the ship. Ships present are: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), MONTPELIER, COLORADO, CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, DENVER, WALLER, RENSHAW, CONWAY, STERETT, EATON, WILSON, STACK, LANG, KASKASKIA, CHENANGO, SUWANEE, SANGAMON, MEDUSA, LACKAWANA, MORMACTERN, SS William K. VANDERBILT, SC 514, S.S. WILLIAM L. MORCY.
G. C. Wilson,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0605 S.S. WILLIAM L. MORCY underway and standing out. 0605 The RENSHAW stood in and anchored in channel for listening duty. 0730 The WILSON underway from channel anchorage. 0735 The STACK, CONWAY, EATON and MARYLAND underway and standing out.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 -12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. CLEVELAND assumed the ready cruiser duty. U.S.S. LANG stood out. 0815 - Mustered crew at quarters. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1015 S.S. LACKAWANNA stood out.
A. E. Gross
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1310 U.S.S. CHENANGO held general drills.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1612 U.S.S. CONWAY standing in. 1625 S.S. LACKAWANNA standing in 1630 U.S.S. MARYLAND standing in. 1630 U.S.S. STACK standing in. 1640 U.S.S. EATON standing in. 1644 U.S.S. LANG standing in. 1655 U.S.S. WILSON standing in. 1744 U.S.S. WILSON underway shifting berths. 1835 - Shore patrol returned aboard.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Thursday, May 6, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T. ) Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor,
( Efate, New Hebrides.
Position at 1200 L.C.T. ) Latitude 17o 07.8' S., Longitude 167o 57.5' E.
Position at 2000 L.C.T. ) Latitude 17o 07.8' S., Longitude 167o 57.5' E.
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy in Berth No. 5, in 35 fathoms of water in Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides. The ship is darkened and in Modified Condition III with Condition "B" set. Boiler No. 4 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present are: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, DENVER, CHENANGO, SANGAMON, SUWANEE, WALLER, RENSHAW, CONWAY, PHILIP, STERETT, STACK, EATON, WILSON, LANG, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, LACKAWANA, and SS William K. VANDERBILT, and MORMACTERN, SC 650 and SC 514.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0530 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 1. 0600 Lighted fires under boiler No. 3. 0650 Commander R. N. Laing, R.N., was this date detached from this vessel and proceeded to the U. S. S. WALLER for temporary duty, with baggage. 0710 - Lt. S. L. Green, G.A.C., U. S. Army, reported aboard for temporary duty. 0725 U.S.S. CALUSA stood in to moor alongside U.S.S. KASKASKIA. 0727 U.S.S. EATON, PHILIP and CONWAY underway, standing out. Made all preparations for getting underway. 0741 U.S.S. WALLER and U.S.S. RENSHAW underway, standing out.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 Made all preparations for getting underway. 0817 Underway from Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides, the Captain conning, the Navigator and Executive Officer on the bridge. Standard speed 15 knots (151 R.P.M.), steering various courses at various speeds, conforming to channel. In company with Task Force NINETEEN, ComCruDiv TWELVE in MONTPELIER, O.T.C. 0850 - Mustered crew at quarters; Made daily inspection of magazines temperatures and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 0910 Steadied on course 270 oT. and P.G.C., speed 20 knots. Formed Cruising Formation No. 1. 0915 Formed Cruising Formation No. 2. 0930 Manned all 5" battery and automatic weapons. 0933 Changed formation and course and axis to 315 0T. and P.G.C. 0940 Changed formation and course and axis to 000oT. & P.G.C. Formed anti-aircraft formation "J-1". 0958 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10, on base course 000oT. & P.G.C. 1006 Executed Emergency Turn Nine, to true course 090oT., speed 25 knots (255 R.P.M.). 1010 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). Continued maneuvering at emergency turns, and at various courses at various speeds conforming to movements of MONTPELIER. 1030 Commenced firing 5" battery to port, Exercise No. 1; shot down sleeve. 1046 Commenced firing to port. 1049 Ceased firing. 1052 Commenced firing to starboard. 1110 Ceased present exercise. 1135 Formation commenced counter-march to 180oT. & P.G.C. 1158 Ceased zig-zagging. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 207.0.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
12 - 16
Steaming as before on base course 180oT. & P.G.C. at 17 knots (172 R.P.M.). 1203 Changed course to 135oT. & P.G.C. by section column movement. 1206 Changed speed to 18 knots (182 R.P.M.). 1210 Changed course to 157 1/2; o T. & P.G.C. and commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plane No. 10 on base course 135oT. & P.G.C. 1258 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 1259 Launched Plane No. 7 to port, pilot D. K. English, Lt., U.S.N.R., passenger J. M. Reassumes, ARM1c. 1259 Launched Plane No. 8 to port, pilot En. A. B. Hazleton, passenger J. M. Mitchell, S1/c. 1304 Changed course to 090o T. & P.G.C. by section column movement. 1315 Sounded General Quarters to carry out scheduled exercises. 1330 Changed speed to 20 knots (205 R.P.M.). Changed course to 100o T. & P.G.C. 1344 U.S.S. MONTPELIER commenced firing 6" Battery. 1352 U.S.S. MONTPELIER ceased firing. 1353 U.S.S. DENVER commenced firing at Monument Rock. 1402 U.S.S. DENVER ceased firing. 1405 Changed course to 190o T. & P.G.C. 1409 Changed course to 280o T. & P.G.C. 1419 Sighted Net Tender towing two targets. 1422 U.S.S. CLEVELAND commenced firing 6" battery. 1430 U.S.S. CLEVELAND ceased firing. 1431 U.S.S. COLUMBIA commenced firing 6" battery. 1438 U.S.S COLUMBIA ceased firing. 1445 Changed course to 120o T. & P.G.C. 1457 COLUMBIA commenced firing 5" battery. 1530 Completed phase three. 1532 Changed course to 195o T. & P.G.C. 1536 Changed course to 285o T. & P.G.C. 1540 Changed course to 310o T. & P.G.C. 1542 Changed course to 295o T. & P.G.C. 1600 U.S.S. DENVER commenced firing at Monument Rock. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 191.5.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 18
Steaming as before on course 295oT. & P.G.C., speed 20 knots (202 R.P.M.) 1610 DENVER completed firing. 1613 Secured from General Quarters and set Readiness Condition III and Material Condition "B". 1640 Sounded Flight Quarters to recover aircraft. 1643 Changed Course to 115o T. & P.G.C. and formed Cruising Formation 2, MONTPELIER and COLUMBIA first section, CLEVELAND and DENVER second section. 1701 Changed speed to 15 knots (151 R.P.M.). 1705 Changed course to 135o T. & P.G.C. 1706 Changed course to 045o T. & P.G.C. Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1724 Changed course to 115o T. & P.G.C. 1729 Changed course to 090o T. & P.G.C. Changed speed to 18 knots (182 R.P.M.). 1736 Commenced zig-zag Plan No. 16 on base course to 090o T. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 182.4.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
18 - 20
Steaming as before on course 090oT. & P.G.C., speed 18 knots (182 R.P.M.) using Zig-Zag Plan No. 10. 1803 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course. 1933 By signal, formation executed counter-march by units from van to course 270oT. & P.G.C. 1941 By signal changed formation speed to 15 knots (151 R.P.M.). 1940 Position of ship by dead reckoning, Lat. 17o 19.6' S., Long. 169o 03.2' E; ship while in middle of right turn in wake of U.S.S. CLEVELAND from course 090oT. & P.G.C. to course 270oT. & P.G.C. felt throughout the ship a medium heavy jar as if from hitting a submerged object, possibly a log. Nothing was sighted. Investigation, including pounding of all tanks, spaces and voids revealed no apparent damage. 1945 Sounded General Quarters for night firing. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 174.9.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 -24
Steaming as before on course 270oT. & P.G.C. at 15 knots (151 R.P.M.), standard speed, maneuvering to conduct Exercise No. 2, Radar Control 6" and 5" firing. 2026 Changed course to 090o T. & P.G.C. 2045 Changed course to 000o T. & P.G.C. 2110 Changed course to 270o T. & P.G.C. 2115 U.S.S. CLEVELAND commenced firing. 2124 U.S.S. CLEVELAND ceased firing. 2124 U.S.S. COLUMBIA commenced firing. 2131 U.S.S. COLUMBIA ceased firing. 2135 Changed speed to 20 knots. 2146 Changed course to 090o T. & P.G.C., maneuvering for second run. 2158 Changed speed to 20 knots. 2159 Destroyers commenced firing. 2211 Destroyers ceased firing. 2217 MONTPELIER commenced firing. 2223 MONTPELIER ceased firing. 2224 DENVER commenced firing. 2230 DENVER ceased firing. 2231 Changed course to 270o T. & P.G.C. 2244 Changed course to 090o T. & P.G.C. 2249 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition III and Material Cruising Formation No. 1. 2300 Changed speed to 18 knots (182 R.P.M.). 2303 Changed course axis to 045o T. & P.G.C. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 167.5.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
Friday, May 7, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 17.6' S., Longitude 168o 10.4' E.
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 37.1' S., Longitude 167o 41.7' E.
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor,
Efate, New Hebrides.
00 - 04
Steaming on base course 045o T. & P.G.C., speed 18 knots (182 R.P.M.), Standard Speed 15 knots (151 R.P.M.). Boilers Nos. 1 and 4 on the line. Ship is darkened, in Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B" is set throughout the ship. Cruising in Cruising Formation 1. U.S.S. MONTPELIER (SOPA), fleet guide; cruisers present in their order in column are MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA, CLEVELAND and DENVER. Destroyers of Task Force NINETEEN in the screen are WALLER, PHILIP, RENSHAW, and EATON. 0208 Changed fleet course and axis to 225o T. & P.G.C. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 177.7.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Steaming as before on course 225o T. & P.G.C., speed 18 knots. 0450 Sounded General Quarters for exercise purposes and dawn alert. 0500 Changed speed to 20 knots. 0511 Changed course to 260o T. & P.G.C. and commenced zig-zagging on Plan No. 10. 0533 Ceased zig-zagging. 0555 Changed speed to 25 knots. 0556 Secured from General Quarters. 0610 Changed fleet course and axis to 290o T. & P.G.C. 0619 Changed speed to 20 knots and commenced Zig-Zag Plan No. 16. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 198.7.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Steaming as before on course 290o T. & P.G.C., Zig-Zag Plan No. 16, speed 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 0929 On signal, ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 0934 On signal, Changed course to 240o T. & P.G.C. 0944 On signal changed to various courses and speeds to "Jig Formation No. 1". 0948 Set Condition I in A.A. Batteries for scheduled exercises. 0953 On signal, commenced zig-zag on Plan 10. 1000 Sounded Flight Quarters. 1009 On emergency signal, executed 360o left turn from zig-zag course 262 1/2o T. & P.G.C. 1015 On signal, changed course to 240o T. & P.G.C., speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1025 Changed speed to 15 knots (151 R.P.M.) for position, changed course and axis to 180o T. & P.G.C. 1030 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1038 Commenced zig-zagging on Plan No. 10. 1100 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course. 1104 On signal, ceased present exercises. 1105 Signaled change of course executed to 120o T. & P.G.C. 1109 Launched Plane No. 7 to port, pilot Lt. (jg) A. B. Andrews, passenger DuCote, H. A., ARM3c. 1112 Changed course to 190o T. & P.G.C. 1113 Set Condition for exercise No. 5 by manning all A.A. Batteries. 1116 Changed course to 180o T. & P.G.C. 1117 Changed course to 120o T. & P.G.C., speed 22 knots, signal to form Cruising Formation One. 1121 On signal, changed speed to 17 knots (172 R.P.M.). 1125 Commenced Exercise No. 5. 1127 U.S.S. MONTPELIER fired at sleeve. 1135 U.S.S. COLUMBIA fired at sleeve. 1139 U.S.S. CLEVELAND fired at sleeve, commenced zig-zagging on Plan No. 10. 1140 Commenced firing at sleeve. 1153 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course. 1156 On signal, changed course to 085o T. & P.G.C. 1159 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 194.45.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Steaming as before on course 085o T. & P.G.C. at 20 knots (202 R.P.M.), standard speed 15 knots (151 R.P.M.). 1206 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. 1258 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 1302 Changed course and axis to the right to 100o T. & P.G.C. 1318 Made all preparations for entering harbor. 1325 All hands except special sea and anchor details to General Quarters to conduct Exercise No. 6, Towing Exercise. 1334 Condition Afirm set. 1339 Changed speed to 15 knots (151 R.P.M.). 1340 Proceeded independently, approaching entrance to Havannah Harbor. 1346 Commenced steering various courses at various speeds, maneuvering for towing exercise with CLEVELAND, inside harbor between anti-torpedo nets. 1400 Observing party from MONTPELIER and COLUMBIA came aboard to observe towing exercise, two observers from each ship. 1407 Received first messenger line from CLEVELAND. 1415 Shackled up. Secured from General Quarters and set Condition III modified, and Condition "B". 1416 U.S.S. COLUMBIA and U.S.S. MONTPELIER went alongside tanker, U.S.S. LACKAWANNA for fueling. 1423 Parted towing cable shackle pin at CLEVELAND. 1425 COLUMBIA and MONTPELIER commenced fueling. CLEVELAND and DENVER discontinued towing exercise, proceeding on into harbor. 1505 CLEVELAND went alongside port side of tanker U.S.S. KASKASKIA. 1511 Moored port side to tanker U.S.S. KASKASKIA between berths 7 and 8, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group. 1515 CLEVELAND commenced fueling. 1530 DENVER commenced fueling, taking on fuel oil and aviation gasoline. 1535 COLUMBIA underway from alongside tanker. 1555 MONTPELIER underway from alongside tanker. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 173.0.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
16 - 20
Moored port side to tanker LACKAWANNA as before. 1611 Completed fueling having received 109,952 gals. fuel oil and 1400 gals. gasoline. 1617 U.S.S. CLEVELAND underway from tanker to anchorage. 1629 Underway from alongside tanker and maneuvering at various courses and speeds proceeding to anchorage. 1643 Moored at Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group in berth No. 5, with the starboard chain to buoy, in 35 fathoms of water. 1646 Secured main engines and steering engines.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
Saturday, May 8, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.( Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.) Havannah Harbor,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.( Efate Island, New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy in berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group. The ship is in Modified Condition III and is darkened. Condition "B" is set throughout ship. Boiler No. 4 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present are as follows: U.S.S. MONTPELIER (SOPA), CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, DENVER, SUWANNEE, SANGAMON, CHENANGO (Ready Duty), MEDUSA, MORMACTERN, RANIER, WILLIAM K. VANDERBILT, KASKASKIA, LACKAWANNA, WALLER, EATON, RENSHAW and PHILIP.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0630 U.S.S. RENSHAW and U.S.S. PHILIP underway, standing out. 0700 U.S.S. SUWANNEE, US.S. SANGAMON and U.S.S. CHENANGO underway, standing out.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. Held quarters for muster and Captain's inspection.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. The following ships standing in as indicated: 1219 U.S.S. CONWAY; 1225 U.S.S. SANGAMON; 1226 U.S.S. CHENANGO; 1230 U.S.S. SUWANNEE; 1235 U.S.S. COLORADO; 1240 U.S.S. MARYLAND; 1245 - Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, the temporary shore patrol left the ship with FAY, L. E., FC1c, USN #234 14 67, in charge. 1250 U.S.S. STERETT; 1252 U.S.S. RENSHAW; 1311 U.S.S WILSON; 1330 U.S.S. LANG. 1446 Received first line from the U.S.S. RENSHAW. 1450 U.S.S. RENSHAW moored to our port side.
G. C. Wilson,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1705 WILSON underway and standing out.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
A. E. Gross
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Sunday, May 9, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.( Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.) Havannah Harbor, Efate, New Hebrides.
Position at 2000 L.C.T.(
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy in berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, in 35 fathoms of water with the U.S.S. RENSHAW moored to the port side. Ship is in Modified Condition III, condition "B" is set throughout ship; boiler No. 4 is in use for auxiliary purposes. U.S.S. COLUMBIA has the cruiser "Ready Duty". U.S.S. MARYLAND is SOPA. Other ships present are as follows: U.S.S. COLORADO, SUWANNEE, SANGAMON, CHENANGO, MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, WALLER, EATON, PHILIP, CONWAY, LANG, KASKASKIA, LACKAWANNA, RANIER, MORMACTERN, W. K. VANDERBILT, and other small craft.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before.
G. C. Wilson,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 The MARYLAND assumed the "Ready Duty". 0815 - Mustered crew at quarters. 0938 The STERETT underway and stood out to assume the listening duty. 1044 The PHILIP standing in, relieved from listening duty. 1100 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1159 NEO HEBRIDAIS standing in.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1225 Hoisted aboard Plane No. 7. Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, the temporary shore patrol for the day's recreation party, with BACA, D. E., FC1c, USN, #360 02 40, in charge, left the ship.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1705 Hoisted out Plane No. 7, pilot Lt. D. K. English, passenger DuCote, ARM2c to search for lost motor whale boat and fishing party. 1730 Hoisted Plane No. 7 aboard. Fishing party and boat having been found.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Efate, New Hebrides.(Havannah Harbor)
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Latitude 16o 51.7' S; Longitude 168o 00' E.
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 14.4' S; Longitude 168o 54.7' E.
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy in berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, in 35 fathoms of water. The ship is in Modified Condition III, condition "B" is set throughout ship. Boiler No. 4 in use for auxiliary purposes. U.S.S. MARYLAND is SOPA and has "Ready Duty". Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND, COLORADO, MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, DENVER, SUWANNEE, SANGAMON, CHENANGO, EATON, RENSHAW, WALLER, CONWAY, LANG, PHILIP, STERETT (Listening buoy watch), KASKASKIA, RANIER, LACKAWANNA, MEDUSA, S.S. MORMACTERN, S.S. WM. K. VANDERBILT, NEO HEBRIDIAS. U.S.S. RENSHAW moored alongside to port.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0715 U.S.S. RENSHAW underway from alongside. 0716 U.S.S. WALLER underway and standing out. 0720 U.S.S. PHILIP underway and standing out. 0725 Stationed all anchor and special sea details. 0735 U.S.S EATON underway and standing out. 0743 Sounded flight quarters. 0756 U.S.S. LANG underway.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
0800 Underway from Havannah Harbor, Efate Island in company with Task Force NINETEEN. Captain at the Conn, Navigator on the bridge. Boilers Nos. 1 and 4 in use for steaming purposes. Steaming on various courses and speeds conforming with the channel. 0800 - Held quarters for muster. 0841 Catapulted Plane No. 7, pilot En. A. B. Hazleton, U.S.N.R., passenger Reassumes, J. M., ARM1c. 0850 Steadied on course 270o T. & P.G.C., speed 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). Cruising in Cruising Formation I. 0912, Changed speed to 17 knots, changed course be sections to 000o T. & P.G.C. 0920 Commenced and 0947 Completed Exercise No. 1, Radar Calibration 1047 Commenced taking station on starboard beam of formation for Exercise No. 2. 1100 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1115 Sounded Flight Quarters. 1145 Launched Plane No. 8, pilot Lt. English, passenger DuCote, B. A., ARM2c. 1154 Changed course to 255o T. & P.G.C. 1157 Changed speed to 22 knots. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 159.3.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Steaming as before on course 255o T. & P.G.C., speed 22 knots (223 R.P.M.). 1204 Changed course to 165o T. & P.G.C., speed 17 knots (172 R.P.M.). 1229 U.S.S. RESHAW commenced firing. 1239 U.S.S. RENSHAW ceased firing. 1247 U.S.S. MONTPELIER commenced firing. 1300 U.S.S. MONTPELIER ceased firing. 1312 U.S.S. COLUMBIA commenced firing. 1317 Sounded General Quarters for own firing of scheduled exercise. 1337 U.S.S. CLEVELAND commenced firing. 1340 U.S.S. CLEVELAND ceased firing. 1340 Changed speed to 19 knots (192 R.P.M.). 1344 Changed speed to 22 knots (223 R.P.M.). 1353 Changed speed to 17 knots (172 R.P.M.). 1350 U.S.S. DENVER commenced firing main battery. 1407 Changed speed to 16 knots (169 R.P.M.). 1410 Commenced firing five inch battery. 1418 Ceased firing, exercise completed. 1422 Changed course to 110o T. & P.G.C. 1424 Changed course to 060o T. & P.G.C. and rejoined formation. 1425 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition III, Watch 2, Material Condition "B". 1429 Changed course to 092o T. & P.G.C. 1437 Changed speed to 17 knots (172 R.P.M.). 1447 Changed speed to 22 knots (223 R.P.M.). 1452 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1502 Commenced zig-zagging on base course 000o T. & P.G.C., Plan No. 10. 1527 On signal, ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 000o T. & P.G.C. 1539 Changed speed, on signal, to 17 knots (172 R.P.M.). 1544 Signal, commenced scheduled exercise No. 3, main and secondary battery firing under radar control. 1547 Sounded General Quarters. 1542 U.S.S. COLUMBIA commenced firing to port. 1556 U.S.S. COLUMBIA ceased firing. 1556 U.S.S. CLEVELAND commenced firing. 1558 U.S.S. CLEVELAND ceased firing. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 181.3.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 18
Steaming as before on base course 000o T. & P.G.C., at 17 knots (171 R.P.M.) conducting firing exercise No. 3. 1604 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1613 U.S.S. MONTPELIER commenced firing to port. 1618 MONTPELIER ceased firing. 1618.5 Commenced firing main battery to port at radar sled target. 1620 Commenced firing 5" battery at radar sled target. 1623 Ceased firing all batteries. 1627 Secured from General Quarters and set Condition III and Condition "B". 1630 Formation commenced counter-march to course 180o T. & P.G.C. 1641 Changed formation course and axis to 130o T. & P.G.C. 1654 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. 1725 Sunset, darkened ship. 1735 Changed speed to 18 knots (182 R.P.M.). 1748 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 1753 Changed formation course and axis to 090o T. & P.G.C. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 196.9.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
18 - 20
Steaming as before on base course 090o T. & P.G.C., speed 18 knots (182 R.P.M.). 1831 Commenced scheduled exercise No. 16, night radar tracking and star shell illumination drill. 1833 Changed course to 060o T. & P.G.C. 1927 Changed course to 1350o T. & P.G.C. 1937 Sounded General Quarters for exercises. 1959 Changed course to 126o T. & P.G.C. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 194.5.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Steaming on course 100o T. & P.G.C., speed 19 knots (198 R.P.M.). 2017 Changed course to 090o T. & P.G.C. 2024 The CLEVELAND commenced firing star shells. 2026 DENVER commenced firing star shells. 2028 CLEVELAND and DENVER ceased firing. 2035 Changed speed to 23 knots, changed course to 105o T. & P.G.C. 2040 Secured from General Quarters. Steaming on various courses, taking position in second section of Cruising Formation II. 2058 Steadied on fleet course 090o T. & P.G.C., speed 18 knots. Cruising From II. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 200.1.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Tuesday, May 11, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 17.5' S.; Longitude 168o 09.9' E.
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 39.0' S.; Longitude 168o 03.0' E.
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor,
Efate, New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Steaming on course 090o T. & P.G.C., 081o T. & P.S.C., speed 18 knots (182 R.P.M.), standard speed 15 knots (151 R.P.M.), boilers Nos. 1 and 4. Ship is darkened, Material Condition "B" set throughout the ship, in Readiness Condition III. Ships present are: U.S.S. MONTPELIER (SOPA) (OTC), COLUMBIA, CLEVELAND, and destroyers U.S.S. WALLER, RENSHAW, PHILIP, and EATON forming anti-submarine screen. Cruising in Formation Two. U.S.S. CLEVELAND and DENVER have radar guard. 0030 Changed fleet course and axis on signal to 270o T. & P.G.C. 0330 Destroyers EATON left formation for radar tracking Exercise No. 5. Light rain throughout watch. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 179.45.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Steaming as before on course 270o T. & P.G.C., at speed 18 knots (182 R.P.M.), standard speed 15 knots (151 R.P.M.). 0426 Shifted steering control to steering aft, for drill purposes. 0437 Shifted control back to pilot house. 0453 General Quarters for dawn alert. 0516 Commenced Battle Problem. 0540 Secured from Battle Problem. 0602 Secured from General Quarters and set Condition III and Condition "B". 0613 Changed formation course and axis to 285o T. & P.G.C. U.S.S. EATON left the formation to proceed to base for condenser repairs. 0622 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. 0649 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 0656 First Section closed in to one-half interval, 1000 yds. 0712 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 179.6.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
08 - 12
Steaming as before on base course 285o T. & P.G.C., speed 18 knots (182 R.P.M.), zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. Steaming in Modified Cruising Formation Two. 0815 - Mustered crew at quarters. 0828 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course 285o T. 0830 Changed fleet course and axis to 235o T. & P.G.C. 0838 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. 0847 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 235o T. & P.G.C. 0853 Changed fleet course and axis to 180o T. & P.G.C. and cruisers formed Cruising Disposition No. 1. 0902 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10 on base course 180o T. & P.G.C. 0902 Commenced firing at sleeve with port 5" battery in execution of Exercise No. 6. 0926 Commenced firing automatic weapons to starboard. 0940 Commenced firing automatic weapons to starboard. 0947 Commenced firing automatic weapons to port. 1030 Sighted 3 U. S. Carriers and 2 destroyers bearing 152o T., distance 12 miles. 1039 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course 180o T. & P.G.C. 1040 Changed fleet course and axis to 000o T. & P.G.C. 1043 Commenced firing 5" battery to starboard. 1055 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10 on base course 000o T. 1108 Fired 5" battery to port. 1123 Ceased present exercise. 1130 Changed fleet course and axis to 080o T. & P.G.C. 1134 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1145 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 180.7.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Steaming as before on course 080o T. & P.G.C., speed 20 knots (202 R.P.M.), Zig-Zag Plan No. 10. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless samples, conditions normal. 1206 Ceased zig-zagging. 1207 Changed course to 060o T. & P.G.C. 1210 Stationed all special sea details in preparation for entering port. 1216 Changed course to 080o T. & P.G.C. 1228 Changed speed to 15 knots (151 R.P.M.) 1234 Proceeding independently on various courses at various speeds conforming with the channel. 1304 MONTPELIER alongside the tanker KASKASKA. 1350 Dutch Ship, BLOME FONTIENE standing out. The DENVER lying to, waiting to go alongside of tanker for fueling. 1429 Moored port side to the KASKASKIA in Berth No. 7, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island. 1438 Commenced receiving fuel from the tanker. 1439 The COLUMBIA moored starboard side to the KASKASKIA. 1440 Hoisted aboard Planes Nos. 7 and 8. Pilot En. A. B. Hazleton, passenger Reassumes, J. M. ARM1/c. Pilot Lt. D. K. English, passenger DuCote, B. A., ARM2/c. 1512 Completed receiving fuel. 1523 Underway enroute to Berth No. 5. 1544 Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 93.9.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. Boiler No. 1 steaming for auxiliary purposes. 1615 U.S.S. KASKASKIA got underway to shift berths. 1700 U.S.S. PHILIP got underway to shift berths. 1715 U.S.S. LANG stood in and anchored in berth assigned. 1730 U.S.S. SANGAMON, SUWANNEE AND CHENANGO stood in and anchored in berths assigned. 1730 U.S.S. RENSHAW got underway from tanker. 1745 U.S.S. RENSHAW moored alongside to port.
E. E. Ball,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.:) Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.:( Havannah Harbor, Efate Island,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.:) New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5 in 35 fathoms of water at Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group. Boiler No. 1 is on the line for auxiliary purposes. Ship is in Condition of Readiness Modified Condition III, Material Condition "B" is set throughout the ship, the ship is darkened. The U.S.S. RENSHAW is tied up alongside our port side. The U.S.S. MARYLAND has the "Ready Duty". Ships present are: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, DENVER, WALLER, EATON, PHILIP, RENSHAW, MEDUSA, LACKAWANNA, KASKASKIA, also the S.S. WILLIAM K. VANDERBILT, MORMACTERN, NEO HERBRIDAIS, and BLOME FONTIENE.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0630 U.S.S. CONWAY, STERETT and LANG got underway and stood out of harbor. 0659 U.S.S. SUWANNEE, CHENANGO, and SANGAMON got underway and stood out of harbor. 0750 YAG 15 underway. 0758 U.S.S. WALLER underway.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. COLUMBIA assumed ready duty. 0815 - Held quarters for muster. 0834 U.S.S. CLEVELAND exercised at fire quarters. 0845 Damage control observation party left for U.S.S. CLEVELAND. 0917 S.S. WILLIAM K. VANDERBILT got underway and stood out. 1120 Damage control observation party returned aboard. 1146 S.S. NEO HEBRIDAIS underway and stood out. 1150 Received aboard 24-6"/47 cal.-2300 f.s. powder charges and 12 BI&T and 12 BI&P 6"/47 cal. target projectiles.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1316 Conducted routine test of magazine sprinkler system. 1350 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples - conditions normal; Following named officer and Chief Petty Officers left the ship to act as temporary shore patrol: Lt. DE-V (G), J. P. Wiley, USNR, FIELDER, D. M., CTC(PA), GIBSON, A. E., CWT(AA); Temporary shore patrol left the ship with HARDESTY, D. V. GM1c, USN, #258 05 66, in charge. 1539 Hoisted Plane No. 8 aboard. 1542 U.S.S. CHENANGO, U.S.S. SANGAMON and U.S.S. SUWANNEE standing in. 1500 U.S.S. CONWAY standing in.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1603 U.S.S. EATON standing in. 1604 U.S.S. WALLER standing in. 1607 U.S.S. STERETT standing in. 1707 U.S.S. PHILIP underway. 1730 - Temporary shore patrol with HARDESTY, D. V. GM1c, USN, #258 05 66, in charge returned aboard; J. P. WILEY, Lt. DE-V (G), USNR, FIELDER, D. M., CTC(PA), and GIBSON, A. E., CWT(AA) returned from temporary shore patrol.
G. C. Wilson,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Havannah Harbor, Efate Island,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides, in 35 fathoms of water, starboard chain to buoy. Boiler No. 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. Modified Condition III set. U.S.S. RENSHAW moored starboard side to, port. Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA (Cruiser Ready Duty), CLEVELAND, DENVER, CHENANGO, SUWANNEE, SANGAMON, WALLER, EATON, PHILIP, RENSHAW, CONWAY, LACKAWANNA, KASKASKIA, MEDUSA, RAINIER, various district craft and the S.S. MORMACTERN.
A. E. Gross
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0600 U.S.S. RENSHAW got underway from alongside. 0630 U.S.S. EATON underway. 0633 U.S.S. CONY underway. 0637 U.S.S. STERETT underway. 0652 U.S.S. CHENANGO underway. 0655 U.S.S. SANGAMON underway. 0700 U.S.S. SUWANNEE underway.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 Ship assumed ready Cruiser Duty. Hoisted out Plane No. 7, pilot Lt. (jg) Andrews, U.S.N.R., observer Reassumes, J. M., ARM1c. 0802 Hoisted out Plane No. 8, pilot En. Hazleton, U.S.N.R., observer Fritz, F., ARM3c. 0815 - Held quarters for muster. 0900 Received observers from U.S.S. COLUMBIA for Damage Control Problem. 0926 Sounded General Quarters. 1000 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1015 Completed Damage Control Problem. 1024 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition III, Watch II, Material Condition "B". 1035 U.S.S. LACKAWANNA underway, anchored again same berth. 1100 Hoisted aboard Plane No. 7, pilot Lt. (jg) Andrews, U.S.N.R., observer Reassumes, J. M., ARM1c. 1105 Hoisted aboard Plane No. 8, pilot En. Hazleton, U.S.N.R., observer, Fritz, F. ARM3c. 1130 U.S.S. COLUMBIA party left the ship.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1402 Hoisted Plane No. 7 over the side, pilot En. A. B. Hazleton, A-V(N), U.S.N.R., passenger, Reassumes, ARM1c., U.S.N. 1406 Hoisted Plane No. 8 over the side, pilot En. W. R. Andrews, A-V(N), U.S.N.R., passenger B. A. DuCote, ARM2c., U.S.N. 1540 U.S.S. CONWAY stood in. 1550 U.S.S. SUWANNEE, SANGAMON, CHENANGO, PHILIP, WALLER, and EATON stood in.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1620 Hoisted in Plane No. 7. 1628 Hoisted in Plane No. 8. 1658 U.S.S. WALLER underway and standing out.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Havannah Harbor,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Efate Island, New Hebrides.
00 - 04
Moored to buoy with starboard chain, in Berth No. 5, in 35 fathoms of water at Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides. Boiler No. 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ship darkened, Readiness Condition II and Material Condition "B". DENVER has the "Ready Duty". Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER (ComCruDiv TWELVE), CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, SANGAMON, CHENANGO, SUWANNEE, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, LACKAWANNA, LANG, EATON, STERETT, CONWAY, PHILIP, RENSHAW, RAINIER, and S.S. MORMACTERN.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0537 U.S.S. EATON got underway and stood out. 0600 U.S.S. RENSHAW underway and standing out. 0605 U.S.S. STERETT underway and standing out. 0629 U.S.S. COLORADO and U.S.S. MARYLAND got underway and stood out. 0636 U.S.S. SUWANNEE underway, 0645 U.S.S. CHENANGO underway, 0645 U.S.S. SANGAMON underway, all standing out.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. MONTPELIER assumed cruiser "Ready Duty". 0805 Set Condition III, Modified; watch I. 0815 - Mustered crew at quarters; 0837 - Exercised crew at fire drill; 0841 Hoisted out Plane No. 7 for routine flight, pilot Lt. D. K. English, U.S.N.R., passenger HAELING, W. J., ARM3c, U.S.N. 0843 Hoisted out Plane No. 8 for routine flight, pilot En. A. B. Hazleton, U.S.N.R., passenger OBERWISE, F. L., AOM1c, U.S.N. 0900 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1040 Hoisted in Plane No. 7. 1045 Hoisted in Plane No. 8.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1244 S.S. MORMACTERN stood out. 1258 U.S.S. RAINIER stood out.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. The following named men returned from shore patrol with ANDREWS, R. F., GM1c, USN, #346 56 4 5, in charge: Mc GIRT, E. L., GM1c; OUZTS, W. S., FC3c; PAYNE, L. H., GM2c; EHRINGER, E. F., BM2c; PICKET, W. C., GM2c; McNULTY, B. J., SF2c; FANCHER, J. H., SC2c; HARRISON, T. C., MM1c; BOUGEOIS, T. J., MM1c; JONES, T. L., WT2c; DeBEVIC, M. F., MM2c; CHAIDO, P. C., MM2c; JOSLIN, D. G., MM2c.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before. 2155 Completed blowing tubes in Boiler No. 1.
E. E. Ball,
Lt., U. S. Navy.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Havannah Harbor, Efate Island,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy in berth No. 5 in 35 fathoms of water in Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group. Boiler No. 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ship is darkened, Condition of Readiness is a Modified Condition III, Material Condition "B" is set throughout the ship. The U.S.S. MONTPELIER has the cruiser "Ready Duty". Ships present are: U.S.S. MONTPELIER (SOPA), CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, DENVER, PHILIP, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, LACKAWANNA, YAG 15 MINDORA.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. CLEVELAND assumed cruiser "Ready Duty". 0930 U.S.S. PHILIP got underway and stood out. 0930 - Held quarters for muster and Captain's Inspection. 1025 YAG MINDORA underway, shifted berths. 1050 U.S.S. WALLER stood in, moored to U.S.S. LACKAWANNA for fueling. 1154 U.S.S. WALLER finished fueling and shifted berths, mooring alongside U.S.S. COLUMBIA. 1145 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1210 U.S.S. WALLER moored alongside COLUMBIA. 1500 U.S.S. CONWAY, CHENANGO, SANGAMON, SUWANNEE, COLORADO, MARYLAND, RENSHAW, EATON, STERETT stood in from sea. 1555 Lighted off No. 4 boiler for steam test.
A. E. Gross,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1720 U.S.S. LANG standing in.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before. 2100 Let fires die out under No. 4 boiler, leaving No. 1 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes.
G. C. Wilson,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Havannah Harbor, Efate Island,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: New Hebrides.
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy in berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group in 35 fathoms of water. No. 1 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes. Ship is darkened and in Readiness Condition III and Material Condition "B". The CLEVELAND has the "Ready Duty". Ships present: MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER (ComCruDiv TWELVE), CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, CHENANGO, SANGAMON, SUWANNEE, MEDUSA, LACKAWANNA, KASKASKIA, CONWAY, EATON, RENSHAW, STERETT, PHILIP, LANG, WALLER, and S.S. INDUSTRY.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before.
A. E. Gross,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. MONTPELIER assumed the "Ready Duty". 0805 U.S.S. LANG standing in. 0815 - Mustered crew at quarters. 0920 U.S.S. STERETT underway. 1000 U.S.S. PHILIP standing in. 1115 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples - conditions normal.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1335 U.S.S. EATON shifted berths. 1336 U.S.S. CONWAY underway.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Havannah Harbor,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Efate Island, New Hebrides.
00 - 04
Moored in 35 fathoms of water, with starboard chain to buoy in berth No. 5, in Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group. The ship is darkened, Condition of Readiness is a modified Condition III, Material Condition "B" is set throughout the ship. Boiler No. 1 is in use for auxiliary purposes. The U.S.S. MONTPELIER has the cruiser "Ready Duty". Ships present are : U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, DENVER, SUWANNEE, SANGAMON, CHENANGO, PHILIP, WALLER, EATON, RENSHAW, STERETT, CONWAY, KASKASKIA, MEDUSA, and YAG 15.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0545 U.S.S. YAG 15 underway.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. U.S.S. CLEVELAND assumed "Ready Duty". 0805 U.S.S. RENSHAW underway, moored alongside U.S.S. LANG. 0815 Hoisted out Plane No. 7, pilot Lt. (jg) Andrews, A-V(N), U.S.N.R., observer RASMUSSEN, J., ARM1c, U.S.N. 0815 - Held quarters for muster. 0820 U.S.S. KASKASKIA underway. 0830 Manned main battery and control stations for drill. 0842 U.S.S. KASKASKIA moored alongside U.S.S. SANGAMON, starboard side to. 0915 U.S.S. CONWAY stood in to assigned berth. 0930 U.S.S. STERETT stood in to assigned berth. 1000 Manned 5" battery and automatic weapons and control stations for scheduled exercises. 1015 U.S.S. MARYLAND hoisted jack at starboard yardarm. 1100 U.S.S. MARYLAND hauled down jack, court adjourned. 1110 Hoisted aboard Plane No. 7.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1400 Hoisted out Plane No. 7, pilot Ensign A. B. Hazleton, passenger, TAYLOR, J., RT1c. 1524 Hoisted aboard Plane No. 7. 1532 The STACK standing in and moored alongside KASKASKIA.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1647 U.S.S. STACK underway and stood out.
A. E. Gross,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Tuesday, May 18, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 33.0' S.; Longitude 168o 16.0' E.
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 38.0' S.; Longitude 167o 18.6' E.
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 16.2' S.; Longitude 168o 00.7' E.
00 - 04
Moored in 35 fathoms of water, with starboard chain to buoy Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides. The ship is darkened, Modified Condition III and Material Condition "B" are set. The ship is on two hours' notice for getting underway. Boiler No. 1 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Cruiser "Ready Duty" is in the U.S.S. CLEVELAND. Ships present are: MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, CHENANGO, SUWANNEE, SANGAMON, CLEVELAND, MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA, PHILIP, RENSHAW, WALLER, EATON, LANG, STERETT, CONWAY, STACK, LACKAWANNA, KASKASKIA, MEDUSA, and other various yard and district craft.
R. H. Perry, G. C. Wilson,
Lt.(jg), E-V(G), USNR Lt., U.S.N.R.
04 - 08
Moored as before. Mustered crew at quarters. 0500 Lighted fires under No. 3 boiler. 0600 Lighted fires under No. 2 and No. 4 boilers. STERETT underway and standing out. 0700 Nos. 1 and 3 boilers in use for steaming purposes and Nos. 2 and 4 standbys. 0710 The WALLER and PHILIP underway and standing out. 0718 Secured fires under No. 2 boiler. 0730 Sounded flight quarters. 0744 Underway from Berth No. 5 in company with Task Force NINETEEN, Captain at the Conn, Navigator on the bridge. Steaming on various courses at various speeds conforming with the channel.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Operating at various speeds on various courses proceeding out of Havannah Harbor. 0819 Lost steering control on the bridge, shifted control to steering aft. 0823 Launched Plane No. 7 to port, pilot Lt. (jg) Andrews, passenger, FRITZ, F., ARM3c, U.S.N. 0829 Steaming on base course 270o T. & P.G.C., speed 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 0831 Shifted steering control to bridge. 0839 Formed Cruising Disposition No. 2 with interval 1300 yards on base course 270o T., speed 20 knots, for radar calibration. 0907Completed radar calibration, Exercise No. 1. 0925 Sounded A. A. Call, manned all 5" batteries for Exercise No. 2. 0939 Formed Cruising Disposition "Jig 1" for 5" firing. 0948 Commenced scheduled Exercise No. 1. 0949 Executed emergency turn 360o. Increased speed to 25 knots (254 R.P.M.) 0955 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1002 Executed emergency turn 360o, increased speed to 25 knots (254 R.P.M.). 1007 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1008 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. 1021 Executed emergency 360o turn, increased speed to 25 knots (254 R.P.M.). 1027 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1030 Executed emergency 360o turn, increased speed to 25 knots (254 R.P.M.). 1031 Commenced firing 5" battery to port at high altitude sleeve. 1037 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1038 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. 1050 Commenced firing 5" battery to starboard at sleeve. 1051 Ceased firing. 1130 Ceased present exercises. Set Condition III in 5" battery. 1147 Changed course to 090o T. & P.G.C., changed speed to 10 knots to recover plane "C" Method to port. 1154 Recovered Plane No. 7 to port. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 188.8.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Steaming as before on course 270o T. & P.G.C., speed 20 knots. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1203 Formed Cruising Formation No. 1, changed fleet course and axis to 070o T. & P.G.C. 1212 Changed speed to 25 knots. 1215 Sounded Flight Quarters. 1219 Changed speed to 18 knots. 1232 Changed speed to 20 knots. 1237 Commenced zig-zagging, Plane No. 10. 1245 Catapulted two planes; plane No. 7 pilot Lt. English, passenger RASMUSSEN, J.M., ARM1c; Plane No. 8 pilot Lt. English, passenger DUCOTE, A. D., ARM2c. 1339 Formed Cruising Formation "Jig 1". 1345 Commenced zig-zagging, plan No. 10. 1351 Making an emergency turn 360o. Changed speed to 25 knots. 1358 Changed speed to 20 knots and commenced Zig-Zag Plan 10. 1445 Making an emergency turn 30o and steadied on course 167 1/2;o T. & P.G.C. 1449 Changed speed to 20 knots. 1450 Changed course to 070o T. & P.G.C. 1455 Sounded Flight Quarters. 1458 Formed Cruiser Formation No. 4. 1459 Changed speed to 17 knots. 1508 Changed speed to 10 knots and recovered aircraft, Planes No. 7 and 8 by "C" method. 1522 Changed speed to 22 knots and formed Cruiser Formation No. 2, interval 1000 yds. 1535 Changed speed to 20 knots and commenced Zig-Zag Plan No. 10. 1543 Ceased zig-zagging. 1544 Changed Fleet Course and axis to 090o T. & P.G.C. and resumed Zig-Zag Plan No. 10. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 198.6.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 18
Steaming as before on course 090o T. & P.G.C., zig-zagging on Plan No. 10, speed 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 1714 Ceased zig-zagging, on signal, and formed Cruising Formation Two. 1714 Changed speed to 25 knots (257 R.P.M.), sounded General Quarters for dusk alert and exercise at battle messing. 1719 Changed speed to 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 1720 On signal, counter-marched to 270o T. & P.G.C. 1726 On signal, changed course to 280o T. & P.G.C. 1733 Changed course to 270o T. & P.G.C. 1740 Changed course to 280o T. & P.G.C. 1744 On signal, commenced zig-zagging on Plan No. 10, base course 280o T. & P.G.C. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 199.0.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
18 - 20
Steaming as before on course 280o T. & P.G.C., at 20 knots (203 R.P.M.), zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10, standard speed 15 knots (152 R.P.M.). 1845 Secured from General Quarters, ship's complement having eaten supper, battle rations, on station, for drill purposes. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 198.5.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
20 - 24
Steaming as before on base course 280o T. & P.G.C., zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. 2300 Changed fleet course and axis to 230o T. & P.G.C. 2315 Changed fleet course and axis to 175o T. & P.G.C. 2330 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 199.1.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Wednesday, May 19, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 32.1' S.; Longitude 168o 16.6' E.
Position at 1200 L.C.T.:( Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.:) Efate Island, New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Steaming in company with Task Force NINETEEN on base course 175o T. & P.G.C., speed 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). Force in Cruising Formation No. 1, Zig-Zag Plan No. 10. Boilers Nos. 1 & 3 in use for steaming purposes. Ship darkened, in Readiness Condition III and Material Condition "B". Ships present: U.S.S. MONTPELIER (SOPA), CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, PHILIP, WALLER and SAUFLEY. 0300 Changed fleet course and axis to 120o T. & P.G.C. 0315 Changed fleet course and axis to 050o T. & P.G.C. 0330 Resumed Zig-Zag Plan No. 10. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 200.4.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Steaming as before on base course 050o T. & P.G.C., Zig-Zag Plan No. 10, speed 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 0432 Changed course to 184o T. & P.G.C. left formation as target for radar tracking exercise, U.S.S. SAUFLEY escorting. 0447 Changed course to 050o T. & P.G.C., resumed Zig-Zag Plan No. 10. 0455 Sounded General Quarters for dawn alert and battle problem. 0522 Ceased zig-zagging, changed speed to 27 knots (283 R.P.M.). 0532 Changed course to 350o T. & P.G.C. 0542 Changed course to 070o T. & P.G.C. 0548 Bridge lost steering control, battler casualty problem, and steering aft took control. 0552 Changed course to 040o T. & P.G.C. 0555 Shifted steering control to bridge. 0600 U.S.S. MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA and CLEVELAND launched planes for anti-submarine patrol. 0601 U.S.S. DENVER launched plane No. 7, pilot Lt. (jg) Andrews, U.S.N.R., observer FRITZ, ARM3c. 0605 Cut in boilers 3 and 4 on line. 0614 Changed course to 050o T. & P.G.C. 0630 Changed speed to 30 knots (319 R.P.M.). 0636 Ceased zig-zagging. 0640 Changed speed to 25 knots (257 R.P.M.). 0642 Changed course to 055o T. & P.G.C., rejoining formation. 0646 Changed speed to 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 0648 On signal, changed course to 075o T. & P.G.C., commenced zig-zagging on Plan 10. 0700 Secured boilers Nos. 2 & 4. 0709 On signal ceased zig-zagging and followed column leader conforming to channel. 0724 Reduced speed to 14 knots (142 R.P.M.), various courses entering Havannah Harbor. 0731 Reduced speed to 5 knots (51 R.P.M.). 0734 Increased speed to 14 knots (142 R.P.M.). 0745 Proceeding independently, various courses and speeds. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 217.1.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
08 - 12
Maneuvering as before to go alongside tanker. Boilers Nos. 1 and 3 in use. 0815 Moored starboard to, to LACKAWANNA in berth No. 7, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides. 0825 Commenced receiving fuel. 0904 Completed fueling having received aboard 75,939 gals. of fuel oil. 0913 Underway from alongside LACKAWANNA to shift berths. 0934 Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5 in 35 fathoms of water, starboard chain to buoy. 0939 Secured steering engines. 0955 Secured boiler No. 1, boiler No. 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. Set Modified Condition III. 1100 Secured Fire Main No. 2-57 for repairs. 1130 Fire Main No. 2-57 repaired and back in commission. 1130 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal.
A. E. Gross,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1202 U.S.S. STACK underway to moor alongside U.S.S. KASKASKIA. 1310 Exercised at General Drills, "Fire Quarters". 1345 Secured from all General Drills. 1359 U.S.S. STACK underway and standing out of harbor. 1453 U.S.S. TALAMANCA stood in to harbor and anchored.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1705 Secured boiler No. 3 and lighted off boiler No. 4.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.( Moored to buoy in
Position at 1200 L.C.T.( Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.) Efate Island, New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides, in 35 fathoms of water, with starboard chain in use. Ship in darkened condition and Readiness Condition III Modified, and Material Condition "B". Boiler No. 4 in use for auxiliary purposes. U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA) has "Ready Duty'. Ships present include: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA, DENVER, CLEVELAND, STACK, PERRY, WALLER, CONWAY, RESHAW, PHILIP, SAUFLEY, WASMUTH, YAG 15, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, LACKWANNA, and S.S. TALAMANCA.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0532 U.S.S. TALAMANCA underway and standing out of harbor.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800. U.S.S. COLUMBIA hoisted "Roger", assumed "Ready Duty". 0815 - Held quarters for muster. 0830 Hoisted Plane No. 7 over side, pilot En. A. B. Hazleton, A-V(N), U.S.N.R., passenger RASMUSSEN, J.M., ARM1c, U.S.N. 0855 U.S.S. WALLER got underway from alongside U.S.S. MONTPELIER and relieved U.S.S. CONWAY at submarine listening duty. 0915 U.S.S. CONWAY stood in. 0930 U.S.S. CONWAY moored alongside U.S.S. LACKAWANNA. 1010 U.S.S. CONWAY underway from alongside tanker to shift berths. 1020 U.S.S. FLETCHER stood in and anchored in berth assigned. 1050 S.S. MORMACTERN stood in and anchored in berth assigned. 1050 Hoisted in Plane No. 7, pilot En. A. B. Hazleton A-V(N), U.S.N.R., passenger RASMUSSEN, J. M., ARM1c, U.S.N. 1050 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal.
E. E. Ball, Jr.,
Lt., U. S. Navy.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1539 U.S.S. BREESE shifted berths.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1740 S.S. LA PLACENTRA stood in and moored alongside U.S.S. LACKAWANNA.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Friday, May 21, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate, New Hebrides.
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 17.1' S.; Longitude 167o 56.7' E.
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate, New Hebrides.
00 - 04
Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group, in 35 fathoms of water, with starboard chain to buoy. The ship is darkened and in Readiness Condition III Modified, with Condition "B" set throughout the ship. Boiler No. 4 in use for auxiliary purposes. U.S.S. COLUMBIA has "Ready Duty". Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA, CLEVELAND, DENVER, STACK, PERRY, WALLER, CONWAY, RESHAW, SAUFLEY, PHILIP, YAG 15, GAMBLE, PREBLE, BREESE, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, LACKWANNA, MORMACTERN, JACQUES LARAMIE, LA PLACENTRA, SANGAMON, SUWANNEE.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0655 U.S.S. GAMBLE underway. 0655 U.S.S. PREBLE standing out. 0658 U.S.S. STACK underway. 0705 U.S.S. CONWAY underway and standing out. 0706 U.S.S. RENSHAW underway and standing out. 0729 U.S.S. PHILIP underway from alongside the U.S.S. CLEVELAND. 0731 U.S.S. SAUFLEY underway and standing out. 0734 U.S.S. LACKAWANNA Underway and standing out. 0745 Stationed all anchor and special sea details.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before, making preparations for getting underway. 0800 Sounded Flight Quarters for launching one plane. 0815 - Mustered crew at quarters. Made daily inspection of magazine temperatures and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal. 0816 Underway in company with Task Force NINETEEN from Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides, Executive Officer at the Conn, the Captain and the Navigator on the bridge. Standard speed 15 knots (151 R.P.M.), on various courses and at various speeds conforming to movements of MONTPELIER. 0854 Catapulted Plane No. 7 to port, for ant-submarine patrol, pilot Lt. D. K. English, A-V(N), U.S.N.R., passenger J. M. Reassumes, ARM1c, U.S.N. 0856 Secured from Flight Quarters. 0857 Steadied on course 270o T. & P.G.C. 0907 Changed speed to 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 0910 Secured special sea details and anchor details. 0915 On signal formed Cruising Formation No. 1, on base course 270o T. & P.G.C., destroyers of screen as follows: RENSHAW, PHILIP, WALLER, and SAUFLEY. 0950 Formation commenced changing course and axis to signals, preparing for Exercise No. 7. 1000 Changed formation course and axis to 000o T. & P.G.C. 1002 All hands to General Quarters for Exercise No. 7, Local Control Practice for 6" and 5" firing. 1006 Changed speed to 17 knots (173 R.P.M.). 1116 MONTPELIER commenced firing to port. 1127 MONTPELIER completed firing main battery. 1128 COLUMBIA commenced firing main battery. 1140 Launched Plane No. 8 to starboard, Pilot En. A. B. Hazleton, U.S.N.R., passenger B. A. DuCote, ARM2c, U.S.N. 1145 COLUMBIA ceased firing. U.S.S. CLEVELAND commenced firing. 1150 Changed speed to 15 knots (152 R.P.M.). 1153 Changed course to 330o T. & P.G.C. 1153 Shifted conning control to Battle II. Shifted steering control to steering aft. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 179.8.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
12 - 16
Steaming on base course 030o T. & P.G.C., speed 15 knots. Carrying out Exercise No. 7 Local Control Firing. 1206 Changed course to 330o T. & P.G.C. 1208 This ship commenced firing to starboard with 6" battery. 1217 Changed course to 030o T. & P.G.C. 1223 U.S.S. DENVER ceased firing. 1226 Shifted steering control and conning control to bridge. 1244 Changed course to 330o T. & P.G.C. 1245 Commenced firing starboard 5" battery. 1250 Changed course to 030o T. & P.G.C. 1251 Ceased firing to starboard. 1253 Changed course to 000o T. & P.G.C. 1302 Changed fleet course and axis to 180o T. & P.G.C. 1305 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1327 Sounded air defense call to complete 5" battery. 1428 Ceased firing on sled. First section of cruisers left the formation to proceed into harbor to carry out towing exercise. 1428 Changed speed to 25 knots (253 R.P.M.) and proceeded with CLEVELAND, to station for fueling from starboard side of U.S.S. LACKAWANNA. 1428 Changed course to 175o T. & P.G.C. 1444 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.) and commenced fueling exercise. 1449 Changed course to 080o T. & P.G.C. and speed to 10 knots (101 R.P.M.). 1513 First line taken from tanker. 1532 Commenced fueling from U.S.S. LACKAWANNA. 1545 Completed fueling. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 1542.2
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 18
Steaming as before on fueling course 080o T. & P.G.C., speed 9 knots (92 R.P.M.). 1600 Cast off tow line and commenced steaming on various courses and speeds to take position astern of U.S.S. CLEVELAND. 1609 Steadied on course 200o T. & P.G.C., speed 15 knots (152 R.P.M.). 1630 Changed fleet course and axis to 145o T. & P.G.C. 1631 Stationed all anchor and special sea details. 1635 Changed fleet course and axis to 090o T. & P.G.C. 1637 Commenced steaming on various courses and speeds preparatory to mooring to buoy. 1725 Moored to buoy with the starboard chain in berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, in 35 fathoms of water. Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, SUWANNEE, SANGAMON, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, LACKAWANNA, STACK, SAUFLEY, RENSHAW, WALLER, PHILIP, CONWAY, PLUCK, BREESE, LA PLACENTRA; S.S. MORMACTERN, JACQUES LARMARIE and various other craft. 1738 Secured steering control. 1730 Hoisted in Plane No. 7. 1735 Hoisted in Plane No. 8. 1740 Set Modified Condition III. U.S.S. SANGAMON has the "Ready Duty." Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 91.8.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
18 - 20
Moored as before.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Havannah Harbor, Efate Island,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored in 35 fathoms of water, with starboard chain to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group. The ship is darkened, Condition of Readiness is a Modified Condition III, Condition "B" is set throughout the ship. Boiler No. 1 is in use for auxiliary purposes. The U.S.S. SANGAMON has the "Ready Duty". Ships present are as follows: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA, CLEVELAND, DENVER, STACK, SAUFLEY, RESHAW, WALLER, PHILIP, CONWAY, SANGAMON, SUWANNEE, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, LACKWANNA, LA PLACENTRA, PLUCK, BREESE, also the S.S. MORMACTERN, and JACQUES LARAMIE.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. MONTPELIER hoisted "Roger" and assumed "Ready Duty". 0800 - Mustered crew on stations. 0807 U.S.S. SUWANNEE and U.S.S. SANGAMON got underway and stood out. 0810 U.S.S. RENSHAW stood in and anchored in assigned berth.
E. E. Ball, Jr.,
Lt., U. S. Navy.
12 - 16
Moored as before. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1340 Hoisted out Planes Nos. 7 and 8 for routine flight. 1525 Hoisted Plane No. 8 aboard.
A. E. Gross,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1643 The CONWAY stood in and moored alongside the KASKASKIA. 1650 The SUWANNEE and SANGAMON standing in. 1653 The STACK standing in. 1658 The PREBLE stood in and moored alongside the MARYLAND. 1716 The LA PLACENTIA underway and standing out. 1725 Hoisted in Plane No. 7.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
H. M. Brinser,
Lt. (jg), U. S. Navy.
Sunday, May 23, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Havannah Harbor, Efate Island,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, in 35 fathoms of water, starboard chain to the buoy. Ship is darkened and in Modified Condition III with Condition "B" set throughout; boiler No. 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. U.S.S. MONTPELIER has the "Ready Duty". List of ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, LACKWANNA, MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, SUWANNEE, SANGAMON, CONWAY, PREBLE, STACK, RENSHAW, WALLER, PHILIP, PLUCK, BREESE, and SS MORMACTERN and JACQUES LARAMIE.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0700 PREBLE underway and stood out.
A. E. Gross,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 The CLEVELAND assumed "Ready Duty". 0815 - Mustered crew at quarters. 0838 U.S.S. CONVERSE standing in. 0840 Hoisted out Plane No. 8, pilot Lt. D. K. English, observer MEEHAN, T. J., AMM1c. 0853 The STACK underway and standing out. 0916 the SAUFLEY stood in. 0930 U.S.S. CHENANGO stood in. 0940 EATON and STERETT stood in.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. Made weekly inspection of magazines and sprinklers and found conditions normal. 1201 U.S.S. LANG standing in. 1203 U.S.S. EATON standing in. 1550 Hoisted in Plane No. 7.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1601 U.S.S. LANG underway, shifting berths. 1705 U.S.S. CONVERSE underway, moored alongside U.S.S. MEDUSA. 1720 U.S.S. RENSHAW underway, shifted to Berth No. 13.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Havannah Harbor,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Efate Island, New Hebrides.
00 - 04
Moored, in 35 fathoms of water, with starboard chain to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group. Boiler No. 1 is in use for auxiliary purposes. The ship is darkened, Condition of Readiness is a Modified Condition III and Material Condition "B" is set throughout the ship. The U.S.S. CLEVELAND has the "Ready Duty". Ships present are: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA, CLEVELAND, DENVER, CHENANGO, SANGAMON, SUWANNEE, SAUFLEY, RENSHAW, WALLER, PHILIP, CONWAY, STERETT, LANG, EATON, PLUCK, BREESE, CONVERSE, MEDUSA, KASKASKIA, LACKWANNA, and S.S. MORMACTERN and JACQUES LARAMIE.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0550 U.S.S. EATON underway. 0652 U.S.S. STERETT underway. 0655 U.S.S. CONWAY underway. 0659 U.S.S. RENSHAW underway. 0720 U.S.S. MARYLAND underway. 0733 SC 654 standing in. 0733 U.S.S. PLUCK standing in. 0742 U.S.S. MARYLAND returned to berth.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. COLUMBIA assumed ready cruiser duty. 0815 - Held quarters for muster. 0830 U.S.S. CONWAY stood in. 0845 U.S.S. STERETT stood in. 0912 U.S.S. STACK stood in to assigned berth. 1106 SC 514 stood in. 1115 Net tender HEATH HEN stood in. 1150 Hoisted aboard Plane No. 7, exchanged for No. 8 on 23 May at Button, pilot Lt. English, U.S.N.R., observer MEEHAN, T. J., AMM1c.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1305 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before.
A. E. Gross,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Tuesday, May 25, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Havannah Harbor,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Efate Island, New Hebrides.
00 - 04
Moored in Berth No. 5, in Havannah Harbor, Efate, New Hebrides Group, with starboard chain to buoy, in 35 fathoms of water. Ship is darkened and in Condition III Modified, and in Material Condition "B". Boiler No. 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. U.S.S. COLUMBIA has the "Ready Duty". Ships present are: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, SANGAMON, SUWANNEE, CHENANGO, RENSHAW, CONVERSE, SAUFLEY, STACK, EATON, STERETT, LANG, WALLER, CONWAY, KASKASKIA, LACKWANNA, MEDUSA, S.S. MORMACTERN and JACQUES LARAMIE, and SC 514 and SC 654.
H. M. Brinser,
Lt. (jg), U. S. Navy.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0559 U.S.S. EATON underway. 0656 U.S.S. CONVERSE underway. 0730 U.S.S. STACK underway. 0704 U.S.S. STERETT underway. 0731 U.S.S.MARYLAND underway. 0732 U.S.S. COLORADO underway. 0740 S.S. JAMES D. MC PHERSON standing in.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 This ship assumed cruiser "Ready Duty". 0815 - Mustered crew at quarters. 1042 U.S.S. WALLER underway and standing out of harbor. 1110 U.S.S. RENSHAW standing in, moored alongside tanker U.S.S. LACKAWANNA.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1315 Hoisted out two planes; No. 7, pilot En. Hazleton, passenger, RASMUSSEN, ARM1c; No. 8, pilot Lt. (jg) Andrews, passenger, FRITZ, ARM3c.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
Wednesday, May 26, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group.
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 30.5' S.; Longitude 167o 57.5 E.
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 16.0' S.; Longitude 168o 51.8 E.
00 - 04
Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, in Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group in 35 fathoms of water with starboard chain to buoy. The ship is darkened and in Condition 2.5 in the A.A. Battery and Condition III in the rest of the ship. DENVER has the "Ready Duty". Condition "B" set throughout the ship. Boiler No. 1 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: MONTPELIER (SOPA), DENVER (Ready Duty), CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, RENSHAW, SAUFLEY, LANG, WALLER, KASKASKIA, LACKWANNA, CHENANGO, SUWANNEE, MEDUSA, and MACQUES LARAMIE, J. D. MC PHERSON, Net Tender HEATH HEN, VMS PLUCK, SC 514, and SC 654. 0315 - Sighted float on surface; towed same to beach.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0700 Lighted fires under No. 4 boiler.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S. SANGAMON assumed "Ready Duty". 0833 RASMUSSSEN, J. M., ARM1c, U.S.N., fell off port catapult near fantail and was recovered by boat and sent to sick bay for observation. 0833 - Sounded Man Overboard. 0834 - Recovered RASMUSSEN. J. W., ARM1c, USN, #368 41 01, who fell over fantail and sent to sick bay for observation. 0857 U.S.S. PHILIP underway. 0905 U.S.S. RENSHAW underway. 0910 U.S.S. SAUFLEY underway. 0915 Stationed details for getting underway. 0924 Sounded flight quarters. 0938 U.S.S. COLUMBIA underway. 0945 U.S.S. MONTPELIER underway. U.S.S. CLEVELAND underway. 0946 Underway from Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Captain at Conn, Navigator and Executive Officer on the bridge. Various courses and speeds standing out channel, in position astern U.S.S. CLEVELAND. 1015 Launched Plane No. 7 to port, pilot En. A. B. Hazleton, U.S.N.R., observer FRITZ, F., ARM3c, U.S.N. 1016 Speed 15 knots (152 R.P.M.). 1018 Changed speed to 16 knots (163 R.P.M.). 1025 Changed speed to 15 knots (152 R.P.M.). 1034 Changed speed to 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 1036 Set course 227o T. & P.G.C. 1042 On signal, formed Cruising Formation I. 1045 Commenced zig-zagging on Plan No. 10, cut in boilers Nos. 2 and 3 on main line. 1105 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course. 1110 Changed course to 317o T. & P.G.C., formed Cruising Formation II. 1115 Sounded flight quarters. 1116 Commenced zig-zagging on Plan No. 10, on base course 317o T. & P.G.C. 1126 Ceased zig-zagging. 1129 Changed course to 000o T. & P.G.C.
on signal. 1138 Commenced Zig-Zag Plan No. 10. 1154 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 000o T. & P.G.C. 1159 Changed speed to 15 knots (152 R.P.M.). 1200 Sounded General Quarters for scheduled exercise. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 91.4.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
12 - 16
Steaming as before on base course 355o T. & P.G.C., speed 15 knots (152 R.P.M.). 1205 Changed speed to 20 knots (202 R.P.M.). 1210 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. 1214 Shifted steering control to conning tower. Engaged in scheduled exercise-Day Action with Task Force ELEVEN, less carriers. 1238 Sighted MARYLAND and COLORADO. Steered various courses and speeds in deployment, simulating main battery firing. 1334 Ceased exercise. 1335 Shifted steering and engine control to pilot house. 1336 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition III and Material Condition "B". 1354 Formed Cruising Formation No. 2 on course 100o T. & P.G.C. at speed 16 knots (163 R.P.M.). 1401 Changed course to 130o T. & P.G.C. to recover planes. 1408 Reduced to 12 knots and at 1414 and 1419 recovered Planes No.7 and No. 8 respectively. 1420 Resumed speed 20 knots (203 R.P.M.) and 1422 Changed course to 105o T. & P.G.C. 1426 Commenced zig-zag in accordance with Plan No. 10. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 242.3.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 18
Steaming as before on course 105o T. & P.G.C., speed 20 knots (203 R.P.M.), zig-zagging, Plan No. 10. 1630 Changed fleet course and axis to 123o T. & P.G.C. 1637 Resumed zig-zagging, Plan No. 10. 1715 Sounded General Quarters. 1745 Cut in No. 2 and No. 4 boilers on the main line. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 199.6.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
18 - 20
Steaming as before. Ship in Condition I, and Material Condition "A" set, in preparation for simulated night engagement with Task Force ELEVEN. Incident to exercise evening meals were served at battle stations. 1814 Commenced exercise, deployed in general northwesterly direction, steamed various courses at various speeds up to 30 knots in obedience to signal. 1935 Ceased exercise, secured from General Quarters stations, set Condition III and Material Condition "B". 1946 Proceeded to station in Cruising Formation No. 2, on base course and axis 350o P.G.C. & True, fleet speed 17 knots (173 R.P.M.). 1955 Changed course to 000o P.G.C. & True. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 238.7.
W. I. Leahy,
Commander, U. S. Navy.
20 - 24
Steaming as before on fleet course and axis 000o T. & P.G.C., at various speeds, standard speed 15 knots (152 R.P.M.). 2031 On signal changed fleet course and axis to 045o T. & P.G.C. 2040 Changed speed to 17 knots, (173 R.P.M.). 2100 Changed fleet course and axis to 090o T. & P.G.C. 2345 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10, on base course 090o T. & P.G.C. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 173.6.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
Position at 0800 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 19.9' S.; Longitude 169o 08.3 E.
Position at 1200 L.C.T.: Latitude 17o 23.7' S.; Longitude 168o 17.2 E.
Position at 2000 L.C.T.: Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor,Efate Island, New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Steaming in company with Task Force NINETEEN, in Cruising Disposition "C" 2, sections in normal order. Fleet course and axis 090o T. & P.G.C., fleet speed 17 knots (173 R.P.M.), zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. U.S.S. MONTPELIER (SOPA) is fleet guide. Boilers Nos. 1 & 4 in use. The ship is darkened and in Condition of Readiness III. Condition "B" is set throughout the ship. 0155 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 0200 Changed fleet course and axis to 255o T. & P.G.C. 0215 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10 on base course 255o T. & P.G.C. 0230 Ceased zig-zagging and changed course to 275o T. & P.G.C., increased speed to 27 knots to leave formation for Exercise 1 "C", accompanied by destroyer U.S.S. RENSHAW. 0235 Changed course to 265o T. & P.G.C. Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 211.3.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Steaming on course 265o T. & P.G.C., speed 27 knots, zig-zag Plan No. 10. 0410 Changed course to 255o T. & P.G.C. 0415 Changed speed to 17 knots, commenced zig-zag Plan No. 10. 0500 Sounded General Quarters. 0500 Changed speed to 22 knots. 0525 Changed course to 325o T. & P.G.C. 0608 Steaming on various courses to take position astern of the CLEVELAND, Section N. 2, Cruising Formation No. 2. 0620 In position and commenced zig-zagging in Plan No. 16 on base course 255o T. & P.G.C., speed 17 knots. 0625 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition III and Material Condition "B". Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 194.0.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Steaming as before on base course 105o T. & P.G.C., speed 17 knots (173 R.P.M), on zig-zag Plan No. 10. 0815 - Held quarters for muster. 0825 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course. 0833 On signal, counter-marched in succession from van to 285o T. & P.G.C. 0837 On signal, commenced zig-zagging on Plan No. 10. 0845 Ceased zig-zagging, on signal formed "Jig" Formation One. Manned 5" battery and automatic weapons for Exercise No 4. 0855 Increased speed to 25 knots (257 R.P.M.). 0857 On Signal commenced zig-zag Plan No. 10. 0921 CLEVELAND fired on sleeve. 0930 Fired on sleeve on starboard run. 0935 On signal, reduced speed to 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 0946 On signal, made turn 360o to signalled course 285o T. & P.G.C. 0952 Fired on second sleeve run to starboard. 0954 1/2; On signal, commenced zig-zagging on Plan No. 10, speed 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 1002 On signal, made emergency 360o turn at speed 25 knots (257 R.P.M.). 1008 On signal, reduced speed to 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 1021 On signal ,commenced zig-zagging on Plan No. 10. 1040 Fired on third sleeve run. 1043 On signal made turn 90o speed 25 knots (257 R.P.M.), emergency. 1047 On signal, reduced speed to 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 1049 Fired on fourth sleeve run. 1055 On signal ceased zig-zagging, resumed course 285o T. & P.G.C. 1057 On signal ceased present exercises. 1101 On signal formed Cruising Formation No. Two. 1114 On Signal, reduced speed to 17 knots (173 R.P.M.), commenced zig-zag Plan No. 10. 1135 On signal, ceased zig-zagging, resumed course 285o T. & P.G.C. 1139 On signal changed course to 315o T. & P.G.C. 1142 On signal commenced zig-zag Plan No. 10. 1143 U.S.S. CLEVELAND reported Plane contact on 305o T., distance 27 miles. 1147 Sighted ship hull down bearing 335o T. & P.G.C. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 200.1
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
12 - 16
Steaming as before on base course 315o T. & P.G.C., at 17 knots (173 R.P.M), standard speed 15 knots (151 R.P.M.), zig-zagging in accordance with Plan No. 10. 1228 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 1238 Formation changed course to 240o T. & P.G.C., to launch aircraft. 1245 Launched Plane No. 8 to port, pilot Lt. D. K. English, A-V(N), USNR, passenger HAELING, W.J., ARM3c, USN. MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, and COLUMBIA launched one plane. 1249 Commenced Radar Calibration, Exercise No. 5, double echo method. 1300 - Made daily visual inspection of smokeless powder samples and magazine temperatures, conditions normal. 1309 Completed Exercise No. 5. 1318 In accordance with orders O.T.C., commenced making stack smoke for experimental purposes, using a "fog nozzle" in top of No. 2 stack, DENVER and COLUMBIA making smoke for comparative purposes, COLUMBIA without the fog nozzle installation. 1329 Stopped smoke, results of test subject of report. 1335 Formation commenced counter-march in succession from van to rear to course 180o T. & P.G.C. Commenced steering various courses at various speeds to take station for Exercise No. 6, Off-set Firing Radar Gun Calibration Exercise, U.S.S. COLUMBIA acting as target vessel. 1407 Commence scheduled exercise, on base course 180o T. & P.G.C., speed 20 knots (203 R.P.M.). 1409 U.S.S. WALLER, at head of column, commenced firing. 1415 WALLER completed firing. 1419 Changed speed to 17 knots (173 R.P.M.). 1424 U.S.S. PHILIP commenced firing. 1428 U.S.S. PHILIP completed firing. 1436 U.S.S. RENSHAW commenced firing. 1439 U.S.S. RENSHAW completed firing. 1445 U.S.S. MONTPELIER commenced firing. 1512 U.S.S. MONTPELIER completed firing. 1520 U.S.S. CLEVELAND commenced firing. 1530 U.S.S. CLEVELAND completed firing. 1537 Ceased present exercise, remainder of exercises cancelled. 1541 Secured from General Quarters and set Condition III. Commenced steering various courses at various speeds. Commenced preparations for entering port. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 181.6.
R. E. Magoffin,
Lt. Cdr., U. S. Navy.
16 - 18
Cruising as before on base course 180o T. & P.G.C., speed 20 knots (202 R.P.M). 1614 Formed Cruising Disposition Form No. 1. 1648 Changed course to 090o T. & P.G.C., cruising independently to courses conforming to channel, upon entering harbor. 1718 Moored alongside Tanker U.S.S. LACKAWANNA. 1727 Commenced taking on fuel. 1727 Hoisted in Plane No. 8. Av. Steam 600 lbs. Av. R.P.M. 109.2.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
18 - 20
Moored as before alongside the LACKAWANNA. 1812 Completed fueling. 1835 Underway. 1900 Moored with the starboard chain to buoy No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, in 35 fathoms of water. 1903 Secured main engines.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
J. H. Parker
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Friday, May 28, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T.) Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T.( Havannah Harbor, Efate Island,
Position at 2000 L.C.T.) New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored in 35 fathoms of water, with starboard chain to buoy, in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group. Ship in Condition of Readiness III, Material Condition "B" set. Boiler No. 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), "Ready Duty", COLORADO, CHENANGO, SUWANNEE, MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA, CLEVELAND, WALLER, PHILIP, RENSHAW, SAUFLEY, LANG, BREEZE, MEDUSA, LACKAWANNA, KASKASKIA, CHESTNUT, YA 290, PC 476, SC 700, and S.S. JAMES P. MC PHERSON.
E. E. Ball, Jr.,
Lt., U. S. Navy.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0612 U.S.S. WALLER and SAUFLEY underway, moored alongside of U.S.S. KASKASKIA for fueling. 0668 U.S.S. PHILIP underway for channel duty at listening buoy.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. U.S.S. COLUMBIA hoisted "Roger", assumed cruiser "Ready Duty". Mustered crew on station. 0815 U.S.S. LACKAWANNA motor launch came alongside starboard quarter with aviation gas. 0820 Commenced taking on aviation gas. 0840 Stopped taking on aviation gas. 0845 Gasoline motor launch cast off. 0938 U.S.S. RENSHAW moored alongside to port. 1055 Captain left ship. 1155 Captain returned aboard.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1245 - Pursuant to orders of Commanding Officer, the temporary shore patrol left the ship with HARDESTY, D. U., USN, #258 05 66, in charge. The officer patrol, consisting of the following officers and C.P.0.'s. left the ship: Lt., J. G. LIGHTBURN, USNR; ULRICH, C. F., CEM(PA), USN; and DONTAH, H., CTC(PA), USNR. 1300 - Made weekly inspection of magazines and hangar sprinkling systems and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal.
H. M. Brinser,
Lt. (jg), U. S. Navy.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1700 U.S.S. LACKAWANNA underway to assigned anchorage. 1700 - The temporary shore patrol returned aboard having completed their temporary shore patrol.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
A. E. Gross,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T. ( Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T. ( Havannah Harbor, Efate Island,
Position at 2000 L.C.T. ( New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group, in 35 fathoms of water. Ship is darkened and in Readiness Condition III and Material Condition "B". Boiler No. 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. The RENSHAW is moored alongside to port. U.S.S. COLUMBIA has the "Ready Duty". Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER (ComCruDiv TWELVE), CLEVELAND, COLUMBIA, CHENANGO, SUWANNEE, WALLER, PHILIP, RENSHAW, SAUFLEY, LANG, LACKAWANNA, KASKASKIA, MEDUSA, and S.S. JAMES P. MC PHERSON.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before. 0620 - The patrol and working party of which COADY, F. W., BM2c, V-6 USNR, #222 98 49, was in charge left the ship for temporary duty ashore. At 0630 H.M.S. RESOLUTION stood out.
H. M. Brinser,
Lt. (jg), U. S. Navy.
08 - 12
0800 Assumed "Ready Cruiser Duty". 0809 U.S.S. BREEZE underway. 0815 - Held quarters for muster. 0824 U.S.S. LANG underway moored alongside U.S.S. MARYLAND. 0836 U.S.S. MONTPELIER underway, moored alongside U.S.S. MEDUSA, starboard side to. 0906 U.S.S. KASKASKIA underway, moored alongside U.S.S. MARYLAND. 0910 U.S.S. SAUFLEY underway to listening buoy watch. 0920 U.S.S. WALLER underway, going alongside U.S.S. MONTPELIER. 0930 U.S.S. BREEZE moored alongside U.S.S. WALLER. 0933 U.S.S. PHILIP stood in, moored alongside U.S.S. CLEVELAND.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1240 - Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, the temporary shore patrol with CARTER, S. B., WT1c, USN, #291 27 90, in charge left the ship. 1245 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples - conditions normal. 1300 U.S.S. KASKASKIA got underway from alongside the U.S.S. MARYLAND and anchored in berth assigned.
E. E. Ball, Jr.,
Lt., U. S. Navy.
16 - 18
Moored as before. 1630 - The shore patrol of which CARTER, S. B., WT1c, USN, #291 27 90, was in charge returned to the ship.
J. T. Flis
Lt., O-V (S), USNR.
18 - 20
Moored as before.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
20 - 24
Moored as before. 0815 - Held quarters for muster.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
Position at 0800 L.C.T. ) Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T. ) Havannah Harbor, Efate Island,
Position at 2000 L.C.T. ) New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored with starboard chain to buoy in 35 fathoms of water in Berth No. 5, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides Group. Boiler No. 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ship in Condition of Readiness 2.5 and has "Ready Duty". Ship is darkened, Material Condition "B" set. U.S.S. RENSHAW moored alongside to port. Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA, CLEVELAND, DENVER, SUWANNEE, CHENANGO, WALLER, PHILIP, RENSHAW, SAUFLEY, LANG, BREESE, MEDUSA, LACKAWANNA, KASKASKIA, and S.S. JAMES P. MC PHERSON and PC 476, SC 654, YA290, YMS 86, APC 38, and U.S.S. CHESTNUT.
E. E. Ball, Jr.,
Lt., U. S. Navy.
04 - 08
Moored as before with the U.S.S. RENSHAW moored alongside to port. 0733 U.S.S. PLUCK standing in. 0735 U.S.S. SC 654 standing in.
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. 0800 U.S.S COLORADO assumed "Ready Duty". 0815 - Held quarters for muster; Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 0823 U.S.S. HEATH HEN underway shifting berths. 0907 U.S.S. RENSHAW cast off and stood out to listening buoy watch. 0936 U.S.S. SAUFLEY stood in and moored alongside the U.S.S. COLUMBIA. 0942 U.S.S. IDEAL (M.S.) stood in. 1012 U.S.S. SC 654 underway, stood out.
E. F. Baldwin,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1550 RENSHAW underway to investigate submarine contact on sono-buoy No. 1 and No. 2.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
16 - 20
Moored as before. 1300 - The temporary shore patrol with ROWE, W. F., GM1c, USN, #336 92 60, in charge returned to the ship having completed their temporary duty as shore patrol. At 1600 the U.S.S. BREESE stood out
H. M. Brinser,
Lt. (jg), U. S. Navy.
20 - 24
Moored as before.
L. J. Tobin
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Monday, May 31, 1943
Position at 0800 L.C.T. ( Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5,
Position at 1200 L.C.T. ) Havannah Harbor, Efate Island,
Position at 2000 L.C.T. ( New Hebrides Group.
00 - 04
Moored to buoy in Berth No. 5, starboard chain to buoy in 35 fathoms of water, Havannah Harbor, Efate Island, New Hebrides. Boiler No. 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. Modified Condition III set. Ships present: MARYLAND (SOPA), COLORADO, MONTPELIER, COLUMBIA, CLEVELAND, DENVER, SUWANNEE, CHENANGO, WALLER, PHILIP, SAUFLEY, LANG, MEDUSA, LACKAWANNA, KASKASKIA, various district craft, and S.S. JAMES P. MC PHERSON.
A. E. Gross,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
04 - 08
Moored as before.
K. P. Hooligan
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
08 - 12
Moored as before. At 0800 U.S.S. MARYLAND assumed the "Ready Duty". 0815 - Held quarters for muster. 0935 - BLACKWELL, G. G., S1c, V-6, USNR, #616 60 71, fractured left forearm while engaged in loading drill in Turret #1, was treated and arm placed in splint; and retained in Sick Bay for observation. 1109 - Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal.
H. M. Brinser,
Lt. (jg), U. S. Navy.
12 - 16
Moored as before. 1430 - KEEFE, W. A., S1c, V-6 USNR, #607 57 32, 4th Div., returned to ship from recreation party with lacerated finger; GREENHALGH, R. F., S2c, V-6 USNR, 204 82 76, 4th Div., returned to ship from recreation party with sprained ankle. 1600 U.S.S. LANG underway and standing out. 1625 S.S. JAMES P. MC PHERSON underway and standing out. 1720 Auxiliary motor yacht moored alongside to starboard. 1743 Auxiliary motor yacht underway from alongside. 1900 Manned 5" battery, automatic weapons and control stations for scheduled drills. 1935 Secured from drills.
M. F. Healy, Jr.,
Lt., D-V(G), USNR.
16 - 20
1730 - Shore patrol returned aboard.
H. M. Brinser,
Lt. (jg), U. S. Navy.
20 - 24
J. G. Lightburn,
Lt., D-V (G), USNR.
Additional Entry: At 0900, BLACKWELL, C. G., S1c, U.S.N.R. suffered a simple fracture of the lower left arm during loading drill while stationed as shellman of right gun, Turret No. 1; accident was not result of own misconduct, and was not due to the negligence of any other person in the Naval Service. BLACKWELL was admitted to sick bay.
W. I. Leahy,
Commander, U. S. N.
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