The U.S.S. DENVER, commanded by Captain A. M. BLEDSOE, U. S. Navy, is attached to TASK FORCE 39 (Rear Admiral R. W. HAYLER, USN, Commander CRUISER DIVISION 12, U.S.S. MONTPELIER, Flagship) in the THIRD FLEET. TASK FORCE 39 consists of CRUISER DIVISION 12 and DESTROYER SQUADRON 23 less U.S.S. AULICK. Time Zone Description +7.

Moored port side to Pier 13, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, undergoing repairs to battle damage and extensive alterations.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored portside to Pier 13, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: 1 5/8" wire bow line; 1 5/8" bow breast wire doubled; 1" forward and after wire bow springs doubled; 1" cross quarter springs doubled; 1" quarter breast wire and 1 5/8" stern wire doubled. The yard derrick YD 64 is moored alongside starboard beam, with a yard spacer barge, YD 27 moored out board. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: fresh and flushing water, electricity and telephone. Boiler No. 2 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Submarine Administration is SOPA. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, FULTON, BUCHANAN, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, DRAYTON, FARENHOLT, FLUSSER, LAMSON, MAHAN, SMITH, STACK, WOODWORTH, GRISWOLD, CASPER, PASCO, ALBACORE, FLIER, SAURY, SEAL, SKIPJACK, SPADEFISH, SHAD, ARIES, ARD 11, ARD 22; S.S CAP DES PALMES (French), and various yard and district craft.

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

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

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

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0815 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Seventeen. 0942 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 1. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ensign, USN.
 
 

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2345 Commenced receiving power from shore; secured forward distribution board.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored portside to Pier 13, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: 1 5/8" wire bow line; 1 5/8" bow breast wire doubled; 1" forward and after wire bow springs doubled; 1" cross quarter springs doubled; two 1" quarter breast wire and 1 5/8" stern wire doubled. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: fresh and flushing water, electricity and telephone. Boiler No. 2 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Submarine Administration is SOPA. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, FULTON, BUCHANAN, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, DRAYTON, FARENHOLT, FLUSSER, LAMSON, MAHAN, SMITH, STACK, WOODWORTH, BAGLEY, CASPER, PASCO, ALBACORE, FLUR, SAURY, SEAL, SKIPJACK, SPADEFISH, SHAD, ARIES, ARD 11, ARD 21; S.S CAP DES PALMES (French), also various other yard and district craft. 0001 Lost electrical service from the dock. 0035 Electrical service restored.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

J. B. Heifner, Lt.(jg), USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0800 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Eleven. 0810 U.S.S. SPADEFISH underway and stood out of harbor. 1030 Completed taking on ammunition having received from the Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, California, the following: 6"/47 cal. Powder (flashless) service 513; 6"/47 cal. powder (smokeless) service 780; 6"/47 cartridges (smokeless) target 250; 6’/47 A.P. projectiles 1260; 6"/47 cal. A.C. projectiles 1; 6"/47 cal. B.L. & T. target 120; 5"/38 cal. powder (smokeless) service 7; catapult charges. No. loads WT 4.5 lb. 17.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ensign, USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1220 Lit fires under Boiler No. 1 and set safety valves. 1406 Tested main engines in preparation for dock trials. 1415 Commenced dock trials.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1650 U.S.S. SPADEFISH stood in and moored in assigned berth. 1828 Secured from dock trials. 1846 Hauled fires under Boiler No. 3. 1900 Secured fire room.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2110 Commenced blowing tubes on Boiler No. 2 and secured same at 2118.

S. D. Cornish, Lt., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored port side to Pier 13, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: 1 5/8" wire bow line; 1 5/8" bow breast wire doubled; 1" forward and after wire bow springs doubled; 1" cross quarter spring doubled; two 1" quarter breast wire and 1 5/8" stern wire doubled. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: fresh and flushing water, electricity and telephone. Boiler No. 2 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Submarine Administration is SOPA. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, FULTON, BAGLEY, BUCHANAN, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, DRAYTON, FARENHOLT, FLUSSER, , HELM, LAMSON, MAHAN, SMITH, STACK, WOODWORTH, GRISWOLD, ARIES, CASPER, PASCO, SAUSALITO, SAURY, SEAL, SKIPJACK, ALBACORE, SPADEFISH, ARD 11, ARD 21; S.S CAP DES PALMES (French), also various other yard and district craft. 0115 Commenced pumping bilges and completed same at 0135. 0210 Commenced blowing tubes on Boiler No. 2 and completed same at 0222. 0215 Received on board for the general mess 140 gallons of milk inspected as to quantity by Ensign R. F. WALL, USNR; inspected as to quality by ROSE, D.W., Phm2c, USNR. 0345 Lit fires under Boilers No.1 and 3.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.
 
 

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0520 The following named officers and civilians reported aboard: Lt. P. LAMSON; Ensign MC COMMONS; Chief Gunner MC CAULEY; C.R. PARMENTER; MR. PETERSON; Mr. WILLIAMS; C.O. PAINE; S.R. VAN PATTEN; B. G. CLARK; COPPERSMITH; PATTULLO; O. BRANNIVACH; PRINCE; WITOSKIE; THIGPIN; 38-038 R.W. KNIGHT; 38-170 G. LANG; 38-212 J.B. MURPHY; 38-230 A.J. VALINE; 38-320 E.P. PHILLIPS; 38-415 L. NEWMAN; 38-655 W. FIEL; 38-717; R.S. LATHAM; 38-925 J.J. DE MATTEO; 38-1074 T.W. TAYLOR; 38-1078 H.N. BAKER; 38-2158 F. GOULDENBREIN; 38-2341 A.J. LENZ; 38-2529 L. E. PRATT; 38-2556 C.L. RICE; E.J. MARTIN; H.L. BACON; MANSFIELD; 51072 BAILEY; 51-1823 JOHNSON; 51-654 FLETCHER; 51-1827 NOYES; 51-765 WILLIAMS; 51-1108 BOWMAN; 51-090 SCOTT; 51-1900 WILSON; 51-1057 KINNEY; 51-1051 GRELICH; 51-528 COULTER; 51-799 MC GUIRE. 0520 Pilot reported aboard. Underway 0556 enroute to Hunter’s Point, San Francisco, California, where DENVER moored at 0922, port side to dock in Berth 8. 0556 Underway enroute to Hunter’s Point, California. Pilot at the Conn, Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Ship’s draft forward 24’ 3", aft 25’ 2". Standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM), steaming on various courses and speeds conforming to channel. 0635 Pilot left the ship.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before on various courses and speeds conforming to channel. 0815 mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Six. 0850 Pilot A.OAKLEY came aboard. 0922 Moored port side to dock in Berth No. 8, Hunter’s Point, San Francisco, California, with the following lines in use: forward breast line, two crossed springs forward and aft and an after breast line. Secured steering engines. 1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1230 Shifted from Boiler No. 2 to Boiler No. 1 for auxiliary purposes. 1300 U.S.S. SHAW underway to shift berth. 1330 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 3. 1345 Secured Boiler No. 3. 1400 Pilot S. G. KING reported aboard. 1403 Condition "B" set throughout ship. 1450 Tested main engines. Draft forward 24’ 3", aft 25’ 2". At 1456 underway and proceeded to moor port side to Pier 31, San Francisco, California at1551. 1456 Underway assisted by two tugs to shift berth, Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge, Pilot A. OAKLEY at the conn. Steaming on various courses at various speeds conforming to the channel. 1501 YT 462 came alongside to starboard. Secured tugs. Pilot S.G. KING at the conn. Pilot A. OAKLY, left the ship. 1542 Commenced maneuvering to come alongside Pier 31, San Francisco, California, assisted by tug SEA KING. 1551 Moored port side to Pier 31, San Francisco, with the following lines in use: forward and after breast lines, and crossed forward and after spring lines. 1559 Secured main engines.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1605 Pilot left the ship. 1620 Ship’s draft forward 24’ 6", aft 25’ 0". At 1630 commenced deperming which was completed at 2245. 1630 Received aboard two breast lines on the starboard side for winches on Pier 33. Commenced rigging temporary cables for deperming. 1730 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Lieut. Commander Peter K. WELLS, USNR, left the ship for temporary duty at San Diego, California. 1730 The following named officers and civilians passengers left the ship: Lt. P. LAMSON; Ensign MC COMMONS; Chief Gunner MC CAULEY; C.R. PARMENTER; MR. PETERSON; Mr. WILLIAMS; C.O. PAINE; S.R. VAN PATTEN; B. G. CLARK; COPPERSMITH; PATTULLO; O. BRANNIVACH; PRINCE; WITOSKIE; THIGPIN; Machinist MC CALL, 38-038 R.W. KNIGHT; 38-170 G. LANG; 38-212 J.B. MURPHY; 38-230 A.J. VALINE; 38-320 E.P. PHILLIPS; 38-415 L. NEWMAN; 38-655 W. FIEL; 38-717; R.S. LATHAM; 38-925 J.J. DE MATTEO; 38-1074 T.W. TAYLOR; 38-1078 H.N. BAKER; 38-2158 F. GOULDENBREIN; 38-2341 A.J. LENZ; 38-2529 L. E. PRATT; 38-2556 C.L. RICE; E.J. MARTIN; H.L. BACON; MANSFIELD; 51-072 BAILEY; 51-1823 JOHNSON; 51-653 FLETCHER; 51-187 NOYES; 51-765 WILLIAMS; 51-1108 BOWMAN; 51-090 SCOTT; 51-1900 WILSON; 51-1057 KINNEY; 51-1051 GRELICH; 51-528 COULTER; 51-799 MC GUIRE. Lt. Commander L.C. NEWTON remained aboard. 1852 The ship was breasted out midway in the berth between Piers 31 and 33 and secured with a stern quarter line on each side in addition to the breast lines and bow lines furnished by the Deperming Station.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Breasted out midway between Piers 31 and 33 as before, for purpose of deperming. 2245 Completed deperming. 2300 Commenced returning ship to berth alongside Pier 33. 2357 Doubled up and secured all lines. Following lines in use: two doubled bow lines, three forward breasts, one stern line and three after breasts.

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

Moored at Pier 31, San Francisco, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored port side to Pier 31, San Francisco, California, with the following lines in use: two bow lines, three forward breast lines, three after beast lines and on stern line. No services are being received from the dock. Boiler No. 1 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), WASHINGTON, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, DENVER, COLUMBIA, LAWRENCE, and various other yard and district craft.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0500 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 2. 0700 Tested main engines and steering engines preparatory to getting underway. Results satisfactory. Tested whistle and siren satisfactorily. Pilot S.G. KING, came aboard.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0815 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: Six. Underway at 0942 to proceed to degaussing calibration range in dense fog. 0942 Having made all preparations for getting underway, at 0942 underway from Pier 31, San Francisco, California to proceed to degaussing calibration range. Pilot at the Conn, Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Ship’s draft forward 24’ 5", aft 25’ 0". Boilers No. 1 and 2 in use. Tug TEARLESS and YT 180 assisted in leaving berth. Commenced sounding fog signals. Visibility less than 1,000 yards. Proceeding on various courses and at various speeds, conforming with channel. 1000 Passed Blossom Rock Buoy. At 1006 anchored in San Francisco Bay, Lat. 37^o 49’ 25" N, Long. 122^o 23’ 30". 1006 Anchored in San Francisco Bay with 75 fathom of chain to the port anchor in 88 ft. of water with the following bearing: Buoy "A" 88.3^o T, lighted bell buoy 90.1^o T, Buoy "B" 106.1^o T, and Blossom Rock Buoy 236.5^o T, Long. 122^o 23’ 30" W, Lat. 37^o 49’ 25" N. Commenced sounding fog signals at anchor. 1155 Ceased sounding fog signals.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Anchored as before. Commenced preparations for getting underway. At 1215 underway for degaussing cable calibration at San Raphael Range. 1215 Underway for degaussing cable calibration at San Raphael Range. Maneuvering on various courses and at various speeds conforming to the channel, Captain at the Conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge, Pilot S. A. KING is on the bridge. Boilers No. 1 and 2 in use. 1237 Passed South Hampton Shoals Lighthouse abeam to starboard, distance 1500 yards. 1253 Passed Red Rock abeam to starboard, distance 1000 yards. At 1315 commenced runs for degaussing which was completed at 1516. 1315 Commenced making runs for degaussing calibration. 1320 J.L. BALTT, passenger reported aboard. 1516 J.L. BALTT, passenger left the ship. Degaussing calibration runs completed. Proceeding to assigned anchorage.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 –20 Watch

Steaming as before. Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds in San Francisco Bay. At 1612 anchored in berth 12, San Francisco Bay. 1612 Anchored in Berth No. 12, San Francisco Bay, in eleven (11) fathoms of water with seventy-five (75) fathoms of chain out to the port anchor. Following are anchorage bearings: Coit Tower 301.9^o T; Ferry Building 290.9^o T; Alcatraz Light 316.5^o T; San Francisco Bay Bridge 353.5^o T, and left tangent of Treasure Island 357^o T. 1625 Secured main and steering engines. 1631 Hauled fires under Boiler No. 2. 1700 Hoisted aboard plane No. 7, pilot: Lt.(jg) A.B. HASELTINE, USNR; and observer: LYONS T., ARM2c, 626 14 15, USNR and plane No. 8, pilot Ens. D.G. HARTLAUB, USNR; and observer: RIGSBY, G. P., AMM3c, USNR. 1715 Following named officers and men returned aboard to resume regular duties, having completed temporary duty at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California: Lt.(jg) A. B. HASELTINE, A-V(N), USNR, 125666; Ensign D.G. HARTLAUB, A-V(N), USNR, 346943; LYONS, T. (n), ARM2c, USNR, 626 14 15; RIGSBY, G.P., AMM3c, USNR, 245 46 14. 1812 Received trash lighter on port side. 1840 Jaclind MARMUR, passenger reported aboard. 1910 Cast off lines of trash lighter.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

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

Anchored as before.

00 – 04 Watch

Anchored in Berth No. 2, San Francisco Bay, in 11 fathoms of water, with 75 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor. Following are anchorage bearings: Coit Tower 301.9^o T; Ferry Building 298.9^o T; Alcatraz Light 316.5^o T; San Francisco Bay Bridge 353.5^o T, and left tangent of Treasure Island 357^o T. Boiler No. 1 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Conditions "B" is set throughout the ship. The sentry watches are posted. Ships present: U.S.S. MARYLAND (SOPA), RACHAMBEAU, INTREPID, WASHINGTON, COLORADO, RALPH TALBOT, SNOOK, SUNFISH, SEAWOLF, INDEPENDENCE, BAGLEY, DURANT, CROUTER, BEBAS, CALIFORNIA, DENVER, RAINIER, COLUMBIA, SHAW, MUGFORD, also various other yard and district craft. 0300 Lit fires under Boiler No. 2. 0400 Lit fires under Boilers 3 and 4.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.
 
 

04 – 08 Watch

Anchored as before. 0430 Commenced all preparations for getting underway. 0530 The following Navy Yard, Mare Island representatives came aboard: Lt.Cdr. L.C. Newton, CC-V(S), USN (Ret.) in charge of detail and Yard representative; Lt. H.A. Bettman, USNR; Lt. J.C. Beckett, USNR; Lt. F.E. Vandenberg, USNR; Lt.(jg) C.H. Hardy, USNR; Lt.(jg) S.L. Hall, USNR; Ens. J.K. Bryan, USNR; Ens. H.M. Evans, USNR; Ens. R.C. Buell, USNR; Ens. J.G. McCommons, USN; Ens. J.A. Renn, USNR; Ens. S. Lemezis, USNR; Ens. H.A. Hagg, USNR; Ens. M.T. Hugg, USNR; Ch.Gun. E.H. McCauley, USN; Mach. C.E. McCall, USN; Carp. G.L. Gogerty, USN; R.W. Knight; O.L. Brockman; J.B. Murphy; A.J. Valine; E.P. Phillips; L. Newman; W. Fiel; R.S. Latham; T.W. Taylor; C.R. Harsh; F. Gouldenbrein; L.E. Pratt; C.L. Rice; R.D. Patton; C.J. Williams; S.P. Marraccini; D. Briggs; C.A. Kemp; H.A. Pierce; E.M. Slaymaker; V. Ogren; E.G. Tydell; M.F. Lane; R.E. Miller; H.F. Pattison; C.M. Mansfield; Jaclind Marmur (Correspondent); M.E. Kerr; G.W. Bailey; N.F. Bowman; W.D. Wilson; D.L. Coulter; F.E. Demmick; G.M. Dunham; E.J. Martin; H.L. Bacon; R.D. Gullifur; D. Pattullo; W. Martin; L. Remedi; L. Sproston; Meister, R.H., FC2c; Pierce, W.R., FC2c; Guenther, R.L., S1c; H.D. Stafford; J.J. Esser; M.R. Kilion. At 0547 underway to proceed on full power run. 0547 Underway to proceed on full power run, Captain at the Conn, the Navigator on the bridge. Steaming on various courses and speeds conforming to the channel; Boilers No. 1 and 2 in use, Boilers No. 3 and 4 in standby condition. At 0621 reversed course because of poor visibility condition and anchored in Berth 7, San Francisco Bay. 0621 Changed course to return to anchorage area 7, San Francisco Bay, because of poor visibility. 0626 Anchored in Berth No. 7, in 10 fathoms of water, with 75 fathoms of chain to the port anchor, on the following bearings: Coit Tower 209.2^o T; Ferry Tower 177^o T; left tangent Treasure Island 058.5^o T. At 0711 underway, but because of poor visibility anchored in Berth 7 at 1121. 0711 Underway – visibility increased to 3000 yards, Captain at the Conn, the Navigator on the bridge, proceeding to clear harbor. 0730 Hove-to to await increase in visibility. Commenced sounding fog signal. 0755 Passed buoy No. 3 to starboard.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before, standing out of harbor. 0800 Mustered crew at stations. Absentees: Eight. 0801 All engines stopped. Lying to at entrance to nets. 0903 Changed course to 090^o T, speed to 5 knots reentering nets. 0929 Passed buoys No. 2 and 3 abeam. 0936 Changed course to 266^o T, steering various courses and speeds standing out of harbor conforming to channel. 0955 Passed buoys N. 2 and 3 abeam. 1000 Hove to off entrance to nets. 1002 Entered fog bank. 1054 Changed course to 080^o T, steering various courses and speeds conforming to channel entering harbor. 1105 Passed buoys No. 2 and 3 abeam. 1121 Anchored in Berth No. 7, San Francisco, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: Yerba Buena 109.5^o T; Alcatraz Light 292^o T; Ferry Tower 192.5^o T.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Anchored as before. 1246 The following ships underway and stood out of harbor: U.S.S. HELM, SHAW, BAGLEY, MUGFORD, ROSS, STARRET, WILSON. 1250 H.M.S. TARAR stood in and anchored in berth assigned. 1305 U.S.S. MARYLAND, COLORADO, CALIFORNIA, and WASHINGTON underway and stood out of harbor. 1330 Commenced making all preparations for getting underway. 1400 Tested main engines. At 1418 underway and stood out of harbor. Having made all preparations for getting underway, at 1418 underway from anchorage No. 7, San Francisco Bay, California, with the Captain at the Conn, Navigator and Executive Officer on the bridge; proceeding on various courses and at various speeds conforming to the channel enroute to open operating area. 1429 Passed Blossom Rock Buoy. 1439 Passed Buoy No. 3 to starboard; buoy No. 2 to port. 1444 Passed buoy No. 11 to starboard. 1446 Passed under Golden Gate Bridge; course 260^o T (PGC). 1456 Passed buoy No. 13 to starboard; buoy No. 14 to port. 1459 Passed buoy No. 11 to starboard; buoy No. 10 to port. 1505 Secured both anchors for sea. 1511 All engines ahead flank; commenced making speed run. 1522 Passed buoy No. "I" to starboard. 1526 Passed buoy No. "H" to starboard. 1530 Passed buoy "G" to starboard. 1534 Passed buoy "F" to starboard. 1534 Slowed to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1539 Passed buoy "E" to starboard. Went to Flank speed, 25 knots (256 RPM). 1544 Passed buoy "D" to starboard. 1549 Changed course to the right to 075^o T (PGC). At 1550 returned to harbor entrance without having made full power run because of heavy fog. 1550 Slowed to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM), and proceeded back to the harbor entrance, the fog being heavy to permit successful operations. 1553 Commenced sounding the fog signal on the ship’s whistle.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 142.9

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 070^o T (PGC), at speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1608 Exercised at General Quarters. 1610 Passed buoy "F" abeam to port. 1612 Changed course to right to 070^o T (PGC). 1615 Went to 20 knots. 1616 Passed buoy "G" abeam to port. 1620 Went to 25 knots (256 RPM). 1622 Ceased sounding fog signals. 1623 Changed course to left to 030^o T (PGC). 1624 Passed buoy "I" abeam to port. 1632 Changed course to right to 070^o T (PGC) resuming base course 070^o T. 1639 Slowed to 20 knots. 1646 Passed buoy "K" abeam to port. 1650 Secured from General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 1654 No. 2 throttle jammed and No. 2 engine secured. 1657 Proceeding on various courses and at various speeds conforming to entrance channel entering San Francisco, Bay. 1712 Passed U.S.S. H.L. SCOTT (AP 136) to port. 1714 Entered inland waters. 1721 Passed buoy No. 1 to port. 1724 Secured Boilers No. 1 and 2. 1724 Passed through entrance nets. 1725 Passed buoys No. 2 to starboard, No. 3 to port. 1730 Passed Alcatraz Island to Port. Proceeding on various courses and speeds enroute to Mare Island. 1744 Passed Southampton Shoals light to port. 1749 Passed buoy No. 1 5o port. 1751 Passed buoy No. 3 to port. 1758 Passed buoy No. 2 to starboard. 1759 Passed Red Rock to starboard.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 99

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before, on various courses and at various speeds conforming to channel enroute Navy Yard, Mare Island California. 1808 Passed Brothers light to starboard. 1825 Passed Pinole Point to starboard. 1859 Pilot F.J. Summons came aboard. Pilot F.J. Summons at the Conn, the Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 1926 Maneuvering to come alongside Pier No. 10 Navy Yard, Mare Island, starboard side to, assisted by four tugs. At 1950 moored starboard side to Pier 10, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. 1950 Moored starboard side to Pier No. 10, Navy Yard, Mare Island, with the following lines in use: bow and stern line, crossed forward and after springs, and a forward breast line. Secured main engines.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 1958 Secured main engines. 2000 Cast off after motor tug. 2001 Secured steering engines. 2003 Cast off all motor tugs. 2005 Secured Boiler No. 4. 2100 Yard telephone connected to the ship.

J. B. Heifner, Lt.(jg), USNR.

Moored starboard side to Berth 10, Navy Yard, Mare Island. Submarine Administration acting as S.O.P.A.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Berth No. 10, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: a wire bow and stern line; crossed wire bow springs; crossed wire quarter springs; and a wire bow breast. Boiler No. 1 is in use for auxiliary purposes. The ship is receiving telephone and electrical services from the dock. Submarine Administration is SOPA. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, BUCHANAN, SMITH, FLUSSER, MAHAN, STACK, BUSH, LAMSON, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, WOODWORTH, DRAYTON, SAURY, ALBACORE, SEAL SKIPJACK, FULTON, SNYDER, CASPER, FARENHOLT, ARD 11, PASCO, ARIES; S.S. CAP DES PALMES (French), also present are various yard and district craft. 0115 Received 110 gallons of milk from Marin Dairymen’s Milk Company, San Francisco, California, for general mess, inspected as to quantity by Ensign G.C. Robinson, USNR, and as to quality by Pantalone, D.J., PhM3c, USN.

C. l Joslin, Jr., Ensign, USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0444 Commenced blowing tubes on Boiler No. 1; completed 0450.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: Eighteen. 1115 Made weekly inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, bombs, pyrotechnics, magazine sprinklers, shell stowage sprinklers; conditions normal.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1448 Commenced pumping bilges in after fire room.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.
 
 

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1700 Secured pumping bilges in after fire room. 1705 Commenced testing steering engines; secured at 1755. 1735 Secured oil lines, having received 1000 gallons of lube oil. 1835 U.S.S. SALT LAKE CITY and PENSACOLA stood in and moored in assigned berth.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2250 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 3.

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

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Berth No. 10, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: a wire bow and stern line; two wire crossed spring forward and two wire crossed spring lines aft; and a wire breast line forward. All lines are doubled. Boiler No. 1 is in use for auxiliary purposes. The ship is receiving telephone and electrical services from the dock. Ships present: U.S.S. PENSACOLA (SOPA), DENVER, SALT LAKE CITY, FULTON, BUSH, BUCHANAN, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, DRAYTON, SAURY, SEAL, AK 51, FARENHOLT, FLUSSER, LAMSON, MAHAN, SCRCAWOLD, STACK, WOODWORTH, ARIES; CASPER, PASCO, SKIPJACK, ARD 11, S.S. CAP DES PALMES (French), and various other yard and district craft. 0043 Boiler No. 3 cut in for auxiliary purposes. 0055 Boiler No. 1 secured. 0110 Received the following stores for the general mess inspected as t quantity by D.V. HARDESTY, CGM, USN, and as to quality by ACKERSON, P.B., PhM1c, USNR, 110 gallons of milk from Marin Dairymen’s Milk Company, San Francisco, California.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

K. H. Brooks, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0815 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Twenty one. 0830 Commenced taking on aviation gasoline. 0915 Completed taking on aviation gasoline, having received approximately 3500 gallons.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ensign, USN.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1715 Commenced fueling ship from dock. Ship’s draft forward 24’ 1", aft 25’ 1".

L. M. King, Jr., Ensign, USNR.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2132 Completed fueling ship, having received on board 96,297 gallons of fuel oil. Draft of ship forward 25’ 7", aft 25’ 3". Disconnected fuel line from dock.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

Monday, 8 May 1944
 

Position	0800	1200	2000
Lat.	Moored to Berth No. 10,
Long.	Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Berth No. 10, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: wire bow and stern line; crossed wire springs forward and aft, and a wire breast forward. Boiler No. 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. The ship is receiving telephone and electrical services from the dock. Ships present: U.S.S. PENSACOLA (SOPA), SALT LAKE CITY, FULTON, BUSH, BUCHANAN, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, DRAYTON, FARENHOLT, FLUSSER, LAMSON, MAHAN, SMITH, SCRCAWOLD, STACK, WOODWORTH, ARIES; CASPER, PASCO, SAURY, SEAL, SKIPJACK, ARD 11, S.S. CAP DES PALMES (French), and various other yard and district craft. 0200 Received aboard 110 gallons fresh milk from Marin Dairymen’s Milk Company, Ltd., examined for quantity by Tanner, F.E., QM3c, USNR, and for quality by Carey, C.E., PhM2c, USNR.

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

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0435 Lit fires under Boiler No. 4. 0650 Hauled fires under Boiler No. 3. 0740 The following men returned aboard from temporary duty at 40 mm. School, York Safe and Lock Company, York, Pa., records and accounts were retained aboard: SPANGLER, L.A., BM2c, 243 52 72, USN; BAKER, J.R., FC2c, 633 18 54, USNR; PARSONS, J.A., FC3c, 316 83 98, USN.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Thirty three. 1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal. 1150 Admiral M.S. TISDALE, USN, Commandant Navy Yard Mare Island, California, came aboard.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1302 Admiral M.S. TISDALE, USN, left the ship.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

T. M. Searles, Jr., Ensign, USN.

Moored as before.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Berth No. 10, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, with the following lines: a wire bow and stern line; two crossed wire spring lines forward, and two crossed wire spring lines aft; and a wire breast forward. Boiler No. 4 is in use for auxiliary purposes. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: electricity and telephone. Ships present: U.S.S. PENSACOLA (SOPA), SALT LAKE CITY, DENVER, FULTON, BUSH, BUCHANAN, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, DRAYTON, FARENHOLT, FLUSSER, LAMSON, MAHAN, STACK, SMITH, WOODWORTH, GRISWOLD, ARIES; PASCO, SAURY, SEAL, SKIPJACK, SPADEFISH, ARD 11, S.S. CAP DES PALMES (French), and various yard and district craft.

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

04 - 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0610 Lighted off boilers No. 1. 0700 Lighted off boilers No. 3 and 2. 0715 Pursuant to orders of Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, Ensign David R. ARNOLD, O-V(S), USNR, (File #136080), reported aboard for temporary duty in connection with authorized work. 0725 Pursuant to orders of Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, Lieutenant Henry A. BETTMAN, O-V(S), USNR, (File #130698), reported aboard for temporary additional duty in connection with authorized work. 0735 Pursuant to orders of Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, Lieutenant Frederick E. VANDENBERG, O-V(S), USNR, (File #140261, reported aboard for temporary additional duty. 0745 Pursuant to orders of Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, Ensign Owen R. PRESTON, Jr, O-V(S), USNR, (File #247187), reported aboard for temporary additional duty. 0750 R.W. OTTO, Mare Island Navy Yard Badge No. 51-1684, reported aboard for duty by order of Commandant, Mare Island, Navy Yard.

M. F. Healy, Jr., Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0800 Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: Nineteen. 0815 Cut Boilers No. 1 and 4 in on the line. 0850 Set Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. Pilot F.J. SOMERS, reported aboard. Underway at 0905 San Diego, California. 0905 Underway enroute San Diego, California, Captain and Navigator on the bridge, Pilot F.J. SOMERS, at the Conn. Maneuvering at various courses and at various speeds assisted by four yard tugs to clear Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. 0920 Boiler No. 3 cut in on line. 0939 Passed through Breakwater to Mare Island Strait. 0946 The Captain at the Conn. Pilot F.J. SOMERS left the ship. Steaming at various courses and speeds to clear San Francisco Bay. 1039 Passed Brother Light to starboard, distance 1000 yards. 1046 Passed Red Rock to port, distance 800 yards. 1119 Passed through degaussing range at Treasure Island. 1128 Passed Blossom Rock Light to starboard, distance 600 yards. 1149 Passed under Golden Gate Bridge.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Steaming as before. 1200 Changed course to 250^o T (PGC), speed 28 knots (294 RPM). 1216 Passed buoy No. 1 to starboard close aboard and took departure for San Diego, California. 1218 All engines ahead standard. At 1233 commenced building up speed for full power run which was completed at 1545, maximum sustained speed reached was 32.2 knots. 1223 All engines ahead full. 1233 Commenced building speed for full power run. 1259 Passed buoy "B" close aboard to port and commenced zig-zagging. 1303 Changed course to 238^o T (PGC. 1318 Held steering casualty drill. 1320 Changed course to 203^o T (PGC). 1420 Changed course to 167^o T (PGC). 1545 Completed full power trials and commenced losing speed.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 167^o T (PGC), speed 28 knots (294 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1615 Slowed to 21 knots (215 RPM). 1618 Exercised crew at fire drill. 1632 Secured from fire drill. 1743 Changed base course to the left to 148.5^o T (PGC) and commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 221

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

18 - 20 Watch

Steaming as before on course 148.5^o T (PGC), at 21 knots (215 RPM). Zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1834 Let fires die out under Boiler No. 1 and secured same. 1844 Changed course to left to 144^o T (PGC). 1943 Went to General Quarters for "Dusk Alert". 1943 Darkened ship. Condition "A" set.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 214.7

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 144^o T (PGC), at 21 knots (215 RPM). Zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 2034 Secured from General Quarters and set Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. 2058 Changed base course to 141^o T (PGC), continued to zig-zag in accordance with plan No. 8.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 215

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

Steaming singly as before on course 141^o T at speed 21.3 knots, zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8 enroute to San Diego.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming singly enroute to San Diego, California, on course 141^o T (PGC) at speed 21.3 knots (215 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. Boilers No. 2 and 3 cut in on main steam line. Ship is darkened in Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 0258 Changed base course to 110^o T (PGC). 0304 Crossed the 1000 fathom curve.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 214.4

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 110^o T (PGC), speed 21.3 knots (215 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0520 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert". 0600 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B".

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 215.5

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 110^o T (PGC) at speed 21.3 knots (215 RPM). Zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0751 Changed course to the left to 090^o T (PGC). 0800 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Twenty. 0901 Sighted blimp U.S.S. K-99 which commenced patrolling on station as anti-submarine patrol. 0926 Proceeding on various courses and speeds preparatory to proof firing of machine guns. At 0951 made eight firing runs on a towed sleeve with 20 and 40mm batteries, expending 1250 rounds of 40mm H.E. Tracer and 682 rounds of20 mm H.E. Tracer ammunition in structural training. 0951 Manned all machine gun batteries for proof firing and exercises with a towed sleeve. 1025 Made eight firing runs on towed sleeve with 20 and 40 mm batteries. 1045 Sounded flight quarters. 1050 Set Condition III in the machine gun batteries. 1056 Proceeding on various courses and speeds in preparation for launching air craft. 1112 Launched plane No. 8 to starboard, pilot Lt.(jg) E.G. YESKO, USNR, observer, TUCKER, A.D., Jr., ARM3c, USNR. 1117 Launched plane N. 7 to port, pilot Lt.(jg), A. B., HASELTINE, USNR, observer LYONS, T., ARM2c, USNR. 1120 Proceeding on various courses and speeds in preparation for recovering aircraft. 1140 Recovered plane No. 7, "C" method. Pilot Lt.(jg) A.B. HASELTINE, USNR; observer LYONS, T., ARM2c, USNR. 1150 Recovered plane No. 8, "C" method. Pilot Lt.(jg) E.G., YESKO, USNR; observer TUCKER, A.D., JR., ARM3c, USNR. 1155 Secured from flight quarters. 1155 Set course 094^o T (PGC), speed 21 knots. Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1156 Went to 22 knots.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 186.7

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 094^o T (PGC), full speed 22 knots (215 RPM). Slowed speed to 15 knots, zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1225 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 4, Cut Boiler No. 4 in on the line. 1232 Secured Boiler No. 3. 1252 Made land fall bearing 110^o T, distance 25 miles, Point Loma. 1258 Sighted Los Coronados Islands. 1317 Changed base course to 097^o T (PGC). 1334 Changed course to 109^o T (PGC), ceased zig-zagging. 1403 Entered swept channel to entrance to San Diego Bay, California. 1407 Captain took the Conn, Navigator on the bridge. Steaming at various courses at various speeds conforming to channel. 1434 Pilot H.C. JOHNSON reported aboard. Pilot H.C. JOHNSON at the Conn, the Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 1456 Passed through first nets. 1502 Passed through second nets. Maneuvering starboard side to Pier "H", North Island, San Diego, California, with the following lines in use: Bow and stern lines, crossed forward and after spring lines. At 1538 moored starboard side to Pier H, North Island, San Diego, California. 1550 Pilot left the ship. Secured main engines. Ships present: U.S.S. STEAMER BAY, OMMANEY BAY, NEHENTA BAY, AMERICAN LEGION, HUNTER LIGGETT, KITTY HAWK, PAPAW and various yard and district craft.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 223.6

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 –20 Watch

Moored as before. 1600 Commenced receiving telephone service from the dock and secured fires under Boiler No. 2; Boiler No. 4 is in use for auxiliary purposes. 1607 Secured forward and after degaussing motor generators. 1730 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, OTTO, W.E., Mare Island Navy Yard Electrician, badge No. 51-1684, was detached this date having completed temporary duty aboard.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2005 Turned on red truck lights. 2141 Commenced blowing tubes on Boiler NO. 4 and secured blowing tubes at 2148.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

Moored to Pier H, North Island, San Diego, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored to Pier "H", North Island, San Diego, California. The following lines are in use: manila bow line; crossed wire bow springs; crossed wire quarter springs and manila stern line. All lines are doubled, and bow and stern lines secured to buoys. Boiler No. 4 in use for auxiliary purposes. The ship is darkened with the exception of red truck lights and other lights necessary for ships business. Receiving telephone services from the dock. Ships present:: U.S.S. AMERICAN LEGION, STEAMER BAY, OMMANEY BAY, MEHENTA BAY, HUNTER LIGGETT, RALL, GRAND FORKS, KITTY HAWK, PAPAW, MARCUS ISLAND, SAN CARLOS, YAKUTAT, ELLIOT, PRESTON, YO 45, and various other yard and district craft.

K. H. Brooks, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0500 Lighted off Boiler No. 2. 0628 Disconnected telephone line. 0635 Pilot H.C. Johnson reported aboard. Underway at 0654 enroute to training area under orders from Commander Operational Training Command, San Diego. 0654 Underway from Pier "H", enroute to training area. Standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM), steaming various courses and speeds conforming to channel. Pilot at the Conn, Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Ship’s draft forward 22’ 10", aft 25’ 5". 0715 Held quarters for muster, absentees: Twenty three. 0721 Passed buoy No. 6 close aboard to port. 0740 All engines ahead full.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 240^o T (PGC), speed 20 knots (200 RPM). 0800 Took departure with buoy "B" abeam bearing 330^o T (PGC). 0805 Lit fires under Boiler No. 1. 0806 Changed course to the right to 286^o T (PGC). 0810 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0825 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 0830 Launched plane No. 7 to starboard. Pilot Lt.(jg) A.B. Haseltine, USNR; passenger Lyons, T., ARM2c, USNR. 0834 Launched plane No. 8 to port. Pilot Ensign D.G. Hartlaub, USNR; passenger Mardigan, D.A. AMM2c, USNR. 0835 Went to 20 knots (200 RPM). At 0940 commenced structural firing tests which were completed at 1045. Ammunition expended: 12 rounds BL & T 6" projectiles and 12 rounds Smokeless 2500 F.S. 6" powder. 0940 Commenced structural firing tests, using various courses and various speeds. 1027 Secured fires under Boiler No. 2. 1045 Completed structural firing tests; changed course to 170^o T (PGC), and commenced swing ship for a compass check. 1109 Completed swinging ship and steadied on base course 180^o T (PGC). 1130 Sounded A.A. call and manned all anti-aircraft batteries for firing. 1131 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM), and changed course to 270^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 169

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Steaming as before on course 270^o T (PGC), at speed 10 knots. Zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8. 1206 Commenced steaming on various courses and at various speeds in preparation for anti-aircraft firing exercises. At 1235 manned the anti-aircraft batteries for sleeve firing. 1235 Commenced 5"/"8 firing exercises on towed sleeve. 1255 Secured from firing exercises, set Condition of Readiness III in the anti-aircraft battery. 1255 Set course 060^o T (PGC), speed 15 knots. Resumed zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1353 Manned the anti-aircraft battery for 5"/38 and machine gun practices. 1410 Steaming on various courses and speeds while firing 5"/38 and machine gun practices. Completed firing at 1515. Ammunition expended: 87 AA common 5" projectiles, 87 smokeless 2600 F.S. 5" powder and 357 H.E. Tracer 40mm, 174 H.E. Tracer 20mm. 1515 Secured from firing anti-aircraft practices. Set Condition of Readiness III in the anti-aircraft battery. 1530 Set course 205^o T (PGC), speed 15 knots. Resumed zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. Ammunition expended this date in proof firing and anti-aircraft practices: 6"/47 Projectiles, BL & T; 6"/47 Powder Smokeless 2500 f.s. 12; 5"/38 Projectiles A.A.C. 87; 5"/38 Powder Smokeless 2600 f.s. 87; 40 mm H.E. Tracer 357; 20 mm H.E. Tracer 174.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 141.9

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 205^o T (PGC), at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1634 Sighted tow ships hull down, bearing 195^o T. At 1642 the U.S.S. RALL and U.S.S. KYNE joined formation and formed anti submarine screen for DENVER. 1642 U.S.S. RALL and U.S.S. KYNE joined formation, forming Cruising Formation 18. 1656 Changed course to 280^o T (PGC). 1701 Changed course to 220^o T (PGC). 1707 Changed course to 160^o T (PGC). 1714 Slowed to 10 knots. 1722 Went to 15 knots. 1724 Changed course to 070^o T (PGC). 1728 Changed course to 130^o T (PGC). 1730 Went to 20 knots. 1733 Changed course to 160^o T (PGC). 1742 Slowed to 18 knots. 1745 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC). 1749 Changed course to 160^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 156

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

18 - 20 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 160^o T (PGC), speed 18 knots (180 RPM). 1813 Changed speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1838 Changed course to 120^o T (PGC). 1845 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 1900 Changed course to 000^o T (PGC). 1903 Changed course to 286^o T (PGC). 1914 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC). 1930 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 3. 1940 Went to General Quarters for "Dusk Alert". 1943 Darkened ship. 1943 Changed course to 280^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 152.5

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 280^o T (PGC), speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 2002 Commenced steaming on various courses conforming with gunnery drills during dusk alert. 2030 Lit fires under Boiler No. 3. 2125 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 2237 Secured Boiler No. 4. 2307 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 150.6

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

Steaming in company with U.S.S RALL, KYNE and MUSKOGEE, Captain A. M. BLEDSOE, U.S.S. DENVER, Officer in Tactical Command. In screening disposition No. 71, on various courses and speeds, zigzagging in accordance with Plan No. 8

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming in company with U.S.S. RALL, KYNE, and MUSKOGEE, Captain A. M. Bledsoe in U.S.S. DENVER OTC. In screening disposition No. 71. Ship is darkened, in Material Condition "B" and Readiness Condition III. Boilers Nos. 1 and 3 in use. On base course 270^o T (PGC), 15 knots (150 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0000 Changed course to 000^o T (PGC) by ships turn movement. 0003 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC) by ships turn movement. 0007 Resumed zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8. 0350 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 0355 Changed course to right to 180^o T (PGC) by ships turn movement. 0358 Changed course to right to 270^o T (PGC) by ships turn movement.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 149.5

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on course 270^o T (PGC) at standard speed 15 knots, zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. At 0420 the U.S.S. MUSKOGEE left formation to proceed on duty assigned. 0420 U.S.S. MUSKOGEE left formation. At 0454 the U.S.S. KYNE left formation. 0454 U.S.S. KYNE left formation. 0515 Lost steering control in pilot house, maneuvering with engines to maintain course. Shifted control to steering aft. 0517 Regained steering control in pilot house. Resumed zig-zagging. 0530 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert", exercised all batteries. 0537 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC), continued zig-zagging. 0541 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 0542 Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 0550 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). Changed course to 023^o T (PGC). 0552 Ceased zig-zagging. 0556 Lighted ship. 0613 Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 0616 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 149.4

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 023^o T (PGC), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8, speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 0800 Held quarters for muster, absentees: Twenty three. 0826 Changed speed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 0827 Ceased zig-zagging and changed course to 045^o T (PGC). 0831 Changed speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 0835 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC). 0902 Changed course to 220^o T (PGC). At 0912 held gunnery exercises which were completed at 1135 having expended 49 5"/38 AA common projectiles and smokeless powder, 694 40mm H.E. Tracer, and 532 20mm H.E. Tracer. 0912 Commenced maneuvering holding gunnery exercises and firing exercises. 1135 Ceased gunnery exercises having expended the following ammunition: 49 – 5"/38 A.A. Common projectiles and smokeless powder; 694 40 mm H.E. Tracer; 532 – 20 mm H.E. Tracer. 1135 Changed course to 040^o T (PGC). 1139 Changed speed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1144 Changed speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1158 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 2.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 143.2

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 040^o T (PGC), speed 15 knots (150 RPM). At 1246 commenced firing the anti-aircraft battery. 1246 Commenced firing anti-aircraft battery. Ceased firing at 1418. 1418 Ceased firing all anti-aircraft batteries. At 1527 fired main battery in radar calibration fire. Ammunition expended: 14 A.P. 6" projectiles, 13 B.L. & P. projectiles, 27 6" powder; 19 B.L. & P. 5" projectiles, 4 5" flashless powder and15 smokeless. 1527 Commenced firing main battery in radar calibration firing. 1559 Changed course to the right to 090^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 141.3

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before on course 090^o T (PGC), at speed 15 knots. Exercising main and secondary batteries at gun calibration firing. 1630 Completed firing exercises all batteries. 1630 Went to 20 knots. Course 095^o T (PGC). 1640 Sighted Los Coronados Isles bearing 124^o T, range 15 miles. 1650 Changed course to left to 082^o T (PGC). 1650 The Captain took the Conn. 1655 Commenced steaming on various courses and at various speeds conforming to channel entering San Diego Bay. 1730 Received pilot aboard, Mr. Krog. 1731 The pilot took the Conn. 1745 Passed through outer nets at entrance to harbor. 1753 Passed through inner nets. 1753 Tugs YT 266 and YT 148 came alongside to starboard. At 1806 moored port side to Naval Fuel Dock, La Playa, California. 1806 Moored port side to Naval Fuel Dock, La Playa, California with the following lines in use: Bow line, stern line, two crossed springs forward, two crossed springs aft. All lines doubled. Draft forward 22’ 11", aft 25’ 2". 1816 Secured main engines, steering engines, and special sea and anchor details. Secured anti-aircraft battery and set regular port watch details and security watches. 1855 Commenced unloading ammunition, 5" projectiles. 1855 Received U.S. Navy YO 131 along the starboard side. 1919 Commenced fueling ship from YO 131. Draft forward 22’ 11", aft 25’ 2".

Av. Steam 600

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2040 Completed taking on ammunition. Received aboard 5"/38 A.A. Common Projectiles Mk 35-5 L & F "D" nose fuse mk 18-2, base fuse mk 28-6, aux. Det. M46 Tracer mk 9-0 (R): 456 – rounds of assembly lot No. BE 699 McA 44; 269 rounds of assembly lot No. BE 695 McA 44; 275 rounds of assembly lot No. BE 703 McA 44, from Supply Officer 396 Naval Ammunition Depot, Fall Brook, California. 2114 Completed taking on fuel, having received 136,195 gallons fuel oil. Draft of ship after fueling 23’ 11" forward, 25’ 5" aft. 2142 YO 131 cast off on starboard side and proceeded to pier.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

Moored as before.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored port side to U.S. Naval Fuel Dock, La Playa, San Diego Harbor, California, with the following lines in use: wire bow and stern lines: forward and after wire quarter springs tripled; forward and after wire quarter springs tripled. Boiler No. 2 is in use for auxiliary purposes and all gunnery watches are secured except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, MARCUS ISLAND, STEAMER BAY, NELENTA BAY, OMMANEY BAY, SAVO ISLAND, AMERICAN LEGION, HUNTER LIGGET, SAN CARLOS, CLIMAX, HOVEY, KENNISON, ROCHAMBEAU, S.S. 129, 150, 135, 137, 123, DD 738, DE 646, also various yard and district craft.

T. M. Searles, Jr. Ensign, USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0400 Lit off Boiler No. 3. 0520 Tested whistle, siren and steering engines; test satisfactory. 0530 H.N. Krog pilot, came aboard. 0530 Tested main engines; test satisfactory. 0547 U.S.S. YT 148 moored alongside starboard bow. 0555 U.S.S. YT 133 moored alongside starboard quarter. 0604Tested main engines; test satisfactory. 0547 U.S.S. YT 148 moored alongside starboard bow. 0555 U.S.S. YT 133 moored alongside starboard quarter. At 0604 proceeded to Pier 13, San Diego, and moored starboard side to. 0604 Having made all preparations underway to proceed to Pier 13, San Diego, California. Captain at the Conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Ships draft forward 23’ 10", aft 25’ 5". Boilers No. 2 and 3 in use. Proceeding on various courses and at various speeds conforming to the channel. 0608 U.S.S. YT 133 cast off lines. 0611 U.S.S. YT 148 cast off lines. 0632 U.S.S. YT 148 came alongside port bow and received lines. 0638 U.S.S. YT 133 alongside port quarter and received lines. 0649 Moored starboard side to Pier 13, San Diego, California, in 6 fathoms of water with following lines in use: bow line; stern line; bow breast; bow and quarter springs forward, crossed springs aft; all lines doubled except bow and stern lines. Ships draft forward 23’ 10’, aft 25’ 5". 0701 Tugs cast off all lines. 0703 Secured steering and main engines. 0735 S.S. GENE LYKES stood in and moored in assigned berth. 0743 U.S.S. MARCUS ISLAND underway and stood out. 0749 U.S.S. SPADEFISH stood in and moored in assigned berth.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0825 Commenced handling ammunition. 0900 Pursuant to orders of Commanding Officer Lt. F.E. Vandenberg, USNR, 140261, was detached this date to carry out basic orders, temporary duty having been completed. 0905 U.S.S. SAN CARLOS underway and stood out. 0930 U.S.S. CLIMAX underway and stood out. Pursuant to orders of Commanding Officer the following officers were detached, temporary duty having been completed: Ens. D.R. Arnold, USNR, 136080; Lt. H.A. Bettman, USNR, 130698. 0940 Commenced receiving telephone services from the dock. 1015 Pursuant to orders of Commanding Officer, Ensign O.R. Preston, Jr., USNR, 247187, was detached this date temporary duty having been completed. 1110 Completed handling ammunition, having received aboard 540 rounds of 5"/38 caliber A.A. Completed Projectiles as replacement.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1259 U.S.S. HOVEY underway and stood out. 1312 U.S.S. KENNISON got underway and stood out. 1330 Held quarters for muster; absentees: Twenty four. 1340 U.S.S. SACRAMENTO, stood in and moored. 1446 U.S.S. ROCHAMBEAU underway and stood out. 1456 U.S.S. GEORGE stood in and anchored. 1530 U.S.S. THORNTON stood in and anchored.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1835 S.S. CALVERT stood in and anchored in assigned berth. 1940 Pursuant to orders Commanding Officer, Lt.(jg) E.G. Yesko, A-V(N), USNR, USNR left the ship on temporary duty to relieve Ens. D.G. Hartlaub, A-V(N), USNR, who reported aboard this date.

C. L Joslin, Jr., Ensign, USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

Moored as before.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 13, San Diego, California, in six fathoms of water with wire bow and stern lines, bow breast, bow and quarter springs forward and crossed springs aft in use. All lines are doubles except bow line. Boiler No. 2 is in use for auxiliary purposes. The following ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, MARCUS ISLAND, STEAMER BAY, NELENTA BAY, OMMANER BAY, SAVO ISLAND, DD 738, DE 646, AMERICAN LEGION, S.S. 129, 150, 135, 137, 123, SAUSALITO, CARSON CITY, GRAND FORKS, VAN BUREN, EAGLE, HUNTER, SMALLEY, CRANE, LEVTZE, CAPE ESPERANCE, RALL, and various other yard and district craft. 0030 Slacked off bow line to relieve strain caused by flood tide. 0039 Blew tubes on Boiler No. 2.

J. B. Heifner, Lt.(jg), USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0718 U.S.S. SHAMROCK BAY stood in and moored in assigned berth. 0719 U.S.S. RALL underway and stood out. 0729 U.S.S. SMALLEY underway and stood out. 0740 U.S.S. FIEBERLING underway and stood out.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ensign, USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0814 U.S.S. CRANE underway and stood out. 0815 Mustered crew on stations, absentees: Twenty seven. 0922 U.S.S. LEVTZE, underway and stood out. 1030 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples: conditions normal. 1110 Ensign E.T. Mahar, A-V(S), USNR, 242056, reported aboard for temporary duty in connection with TDD-1 Target Aircraft Services. 1110 The following named men with DiDonato, S.L., ACMM(AA), 283 30 17, USN, in charge, were received aboard for temporary duty in connection with Target Aircraft Services: Pietruszka, W.A., ARM1c, 639 19 46, V-3 USNR; Upton, C., Jr., AMM2c, 650 47 85, V-6 USNR; Kravontka, F.J., Pr2c, 642 22 58, V-6 USNR; Smith, G.B., AMM3c, 202 16 15, USN; Martinez, S.C., S2c, 841 60 50, V-6 USNR; Messengale, W.F., Pr2c, 663 35 03, V-6 USNR.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1540 U.S.S. CAPE ESPERANCE underway and stood out.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1600 U.S.S. HOWORTH stood in and anchored in assigned berth. 1740 U.S.S. KYNE stood in and moored in assigned berth.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

20 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 2345 Pursuant to the orders of the Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, the following officers reported aboard for temporary additional duty: Lt. Joseph H. Curi, A-V(S), USNR, 253027; Lt.(jg) Robert L. Moore, O-V(S), USNR, 158978; Ensign Jacob N. Jovick, O-V(S), USNR, 110502.

J. B. Heifner, Lt.(jg), USNR.

Moored as before.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 13, San Diego, California, in six fathoms of water with the following lines in use: wire bow and stern lines, wire bow breast, bow and quarter springs forward, crossed springs aft. All lines are doubles except bow line. Boiler No. 2 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, MARCUS ISLAND, STEAMER BAY, NELENTA BAY, OMMANER BAY, SAVO ISLAND, S.S. 129, S.S. 150, S.S. 135, S.S. 137, S.S. 127, DD 738, DE 646, SAUSALITO, CARSON CITY, GRAND FORKS, VAN BUREN, EAGLE, HUNTER, LIGGETT, and AMERICAN LEGION, also various other yard and district craft. 0345 Lit fires under Boiler No. 3.

R. F. Wall, Lt.(jg), USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0430 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 4. 0545 Pursuant to orders of Fleet Operational Command of 13 May 1944, the following men reported aboard for 6 days temporary duty: Prendiville, G., S2c, 565 53 07, USNR: Hunt, J. E., RdM3c, 869 05 23, USNR. 0555 The following officers reported aboard for temporary duty, pursuant to verbal orders of C.O.T.C. Pac: Lt.(jg) R.R. Brennan, 208422, USNR; Ensign W. Michel, 336335, USNR: Ensign E.W. Parsens, 327996, USNR. 0605 Pilot H. N. Krog reported aboard. 0614 U.S.S. ELLIOTT underway and stood out. Underway at 0635 and stood out of San Diego harbor to continue post repair shakedown and exercises. 0635 Underway, assisted by two tugs for training operations, the Captain and Navigator on the bridge, Pilot H. N. Krog at the Conn. Steaming on various courses and at various speeds to clear channel. 0722 Captain at the Conn, Pilot H.N. Krog left the ship. 1713 Passed through inner nets. 0720 Passed through outer nets. 0729 Passed buoy No. 2 to port, set course 206^o T (PGC),steaming at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 0730 Went to full speed 20 knots (200 RPM). 0736 Changed course to 240^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 98.5

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 235^o T (PGC), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8, at full speed 20 knots (200 RPM), standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 0800 Held quarters for muster: absentees: Twenty eight. 0905 Slowed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 0920 Ceased zig-zagging and changed course to 270^o T (PGC). Fire 5" battery at towed sleeve, expending 120 rounds 5"/38 AA common projectiles and 120 rounds 5"/38 smokeless powder. 0923 Commenced firing 5" battery at towed sleeve, maneuvering to unmask battery. 0938 Ceased firing 5" battery having expended 120 rounds 5"/38 A.A. Common Projectiles and 120 rounds 5"/38 smokeless powder. 0930 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC). 0948 Changed course to 280^o T (PGC). 0950 Changed course to 260^o T (PGC) and commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. Made daily and weekly test of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1011 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1017 Slowed to 5 knots (50 RPM). Spent remainder of morning in catapulting and recovering baby drones. 1028 Commenced maneuvering radically to recover drone. 1039 Recovered drone. All engines ahead 5 knots (50 RPM). 1049 Commenced maneuvering radically to recover drone. 1105 Recovered drone, set course 060^o T (PGC), speed 10 knots (100 RPM). 1119 Went to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1124 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8, on base course 090^o T (PGC). 1141 Commenced maneuvering radically repelling simulated air attack.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 131.9

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

In the afternoon we fired 6" and 5" batteries in a day spotting practice expending 46 rounds of B.L. & P. 5" projectiles, 8 B.L. & T. 5" projectiles and 35 5" smokeless powder.

Steaming as before maneuvering radically on various courses and speeds to avoid simulated air attacks. 1213 Sighted Coronado Islands bearing 070^o T (PGC), distance 25 miles. 1230 Steadied on course 240^o T (PGC), speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1300 Changed course to the left to 090^o T (PGC). 1410 Went to 20 knots. 1425 Went to General Quarters for gunnery drills and commenced steaming on various courses and at various speeds to gain proper position for firing. 1519 Commenced firing day spotting practice with 6" and 5" batteries. 1540 Ceased firing all batteries. 1545 Steadied on course 290^o T (PGC), speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1550 Secured from General Quarters set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 1556 Sighted San Clemente Island bearing 320^o T (PGC), distance 34 miles.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 176.5

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

The U.S.S. RALL, the U.S.S. ROCKFORD and the U.S.S. ALPINE joined the formation, with the RALL and ROCKFORD screening ahead on either bow and the ALPINE in column 600 yards astern.

Steaming as before on course 290^o T (PGC), at speed 15 knots. 1605 U.S.S. RALL joined this task group for the night. 1626 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8. 1630 U.S.S. ROCKFORD joined with this task group for the night. 1630 U.S.S. RALL took station on port bow, U.S.S. ROCKFORD on starboard bow, circle spacing 1,500 yards as screen. 1654 Changed course to left by column movement to course 200^o T (PGC). Ceased zig-zagging. 1657 Slowed to 10 knots. 1707 Changed course by column movement to the left to 140^o T (PGC). 1726 Changed course by column movement to the left to 090^o T (PGC). 1740 U.S.S. ALPINE joined company with this task group and took station in column 600 yards astern. 1742 Went to standard speed 15 knots. 1751 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 132.2

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 090^o T (PGC), at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1820 Changed course to 060^o T (PGC), ceased zig-zagging. 1834 Changed course by ships movement to 000^o T (PGC). 1838 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1845 Changed course by ships movement to 270^o T (PGC). 1846 Went to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1848 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1906 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1937 Went to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1946 Changed standard speed to 14 knots (140 RPM), steaming at standard speed. 1955 Ceased zig-zagging steaming on base course 270^o T (PGC). The following ammunition was expended this date for training purposes: 46 rounds of 6" ammunition; 155 rounds of 5" ammunition.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 125.8

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 270^o T (PGC), speed 14 knots (140 RPM). 2056 Sighted light on San Clemente Island over the horizon, bearing 350^o T. 2200 Changed course to left by column movement to course 200^o T (PGC). 2200 Changed course to 180^o T. 2300 Changed course to 090^o T.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 139.9

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

Steaming as before, Captain A. M. Bledsoe, U.S.S. DENVER, Officer in Tactical Command, guide in U.S.S. DENVER in center of formation. U.S.S. RALL and U.S.S. ROCKFORD aboard on either bow, distant 1500 yards, U.S.S. ALPINE in column 600 yards astern.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming on base course 090^o T (PGC), speed 14 knots (140 RPM), in company with U.S.S. ROCKFORD and U.S.S RALL, broad on starboard and port bow respectively, distance 1500 yards and with U.S.S. ALPINE stern in column distance 600 yards. Captain A. M. Bledsoe OTC in U.S.S. DENVER; guide is U.S.S. DENVER in center of formation. The ship is darkened; Material Condition "B" and Readiness of Condition III is set; boilers No. 2 and 3 are in use. 0153 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0248 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course 090^o T (PGC). 0300 Changed course to the left by column movement to 000^o T (PGC). 0320 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0349 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course 000^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 140

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on course 000^o T (PGC), at 14 knots. 0403 Changed course by column movement to the left to 270^o T (PGC). 0420 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8. At 0455 the U.S.S. ROCKFORD left the formation and proceeded independently. 0455 U.S.S. ROCKFORD left the formation and proceeded independently in accordance with the operation plan. 0515 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert". 0520 Changed course to left to 250^o T (PGC). 0533 Slowed to 10 knots. 0544 Went to 14 knots. 0545 Secured from General Quarters. Set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 0555 Blimp joined formation and was directed to patrol ahead. 0615 Changed course to left by column movement to 180^o T (PGC). 0650 Changed course to right by column movement to 270^o T (PGC). 0707 Changed course to right by succession 90^o movement to 090^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 137.8

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Spent morning firing 5" battery and at general quarters for a damage control problem. Ammunition expended: 36 5" AA common projectiles and 36 5" smokeless powder.

Steaming as before on course 090^o T (PGC), at standard speed 14 knots (140 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0800 Mustered crew on station. Absentees: Twenty nine. 0841 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC). 1845 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 0847 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC). 0855 Manned 5" battery for firing exercises. 0857 Changed course to 330^o T (PGC). 1003 Completed 5" battery firing exercise. 1004 Went to General Quarters for Damage Control Exercise. 1030 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 1047 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC). 1054 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 1058 Went to 14 knots (140 RPM). Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal. 1109 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1114 Changed course to 060^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 118

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

In the afternoon manned main battery and 5" battery for rehearsal of shore bombardment.

Steaming as before on course 075^o T (PGC), at speed 14 knots (140 RPM) zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8, base course 060^o T (PGC). At 1300 U.S.S. MUSKOGEE joined the formation. Manned automatic weapons and fired 172 rounds 40mm H.E. Tracer and 268 rounds 20 mm H.E. Tracer at a towed sleeve. 1300 U.S.S. MUSKOGEE joined the formation. 1316 Changed fleet course and axis to 000^o T (PGC) by ships movement to left. 1318 Resumed zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1326 Slowed to two thirds speed, 9 knots (090 RPM). 1350 Sounded main battery call, manned the main battery for rehearsal of shore bombardment. 1359 Went to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1409 Increased speed to 18 knots (180 RPM). 1430 Sounded A.A. call, manned the five inch battery. 1438 Slowed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1500 Commenced simulated firing of shore bombardment exercise. 1504 Simulated check firing. 1516 Changed fleet course and fleet axis to 180^o T (PGC) by ship’s movement to right. 1524 Commenced simulated firing. 1532 Simulated ceased firing. Changed course to 260^o T (PGC). 1543 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 1551 Changed course to right to 180^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 142.4

S. D. Cornish, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

Maneuvering as before on various courses during simulated air attacks. 1703 Steadied on course 240^o T (PGC) speed 15 knots. 1730 U.S.S. ALPINE rejoined this formation.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 148.9

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before on course 240^o T (PGC) at speed 15 knots. 1806 Changed course to right to 270^o T (PGC). 1847 Commenced steaming on various courses and at various speeds taking station for rehearsal of night battle practice. 1850 U.S.S. RALL joined company with this task group. 1905 Resumed course 270^o T (PGC) and speed 15 knots, having taken station 6,000 yards abeam of the U.S.S. ALPINE. 1914 Went to General Quarters. 1914 Changed course to the right to 090^o T (PGC) by ship’s turn movement. 1916 Slowed to 10 knots while screening vessels took station ahead. 1930 Went to 15 knots. 1942 Steaming at various courses and speeds rejoining formation with the U.S.S. ALPINE.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 151.3

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before at various courses and speeds, maneuvering to fire automatic weapons at towed sleeve. 2047 Completed exercise having fired automatic weapons at towed sleeve. Secured from General Quarters. 2051 Steaming on course 270^o T (PGC), at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 2052 Set Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. Ship is darkened. 2100 Slowed to 13 knots (130 RPM). The following ammunition was expended this date for training: 36 rounds 5"/38 caliber, A.A. Common, MK 35 L&F, smokeless powder; 192 rounds 40 mm H.E. Tracer; 268 rounds 20 mm H.E. Tracer.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 127.4

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

Steaming in company with U.S.S. RALL, KYNE, FIBERLING and ALPINE, with the RALL, KYNE and FIBERLING forming an anti-submarine screen ahead and the ALPINE in column astern, Captain A. M. BLEDSOE, U.S.S. DENVER, Officer in Tactical Command.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming in company with U.S.S. RALL, KYNE, FIBERLING, and ALPINE, with the RALL KYNE, and FIBERLING screening ahead and U.S.S. ALPINE in column, on course 000^o T (PGC), at standard speed, 13 knots (130 RPM). U.S.S. DENVER is guide. Captain A. M. Bledsoe in U.S.S. DENVER is OTC. Ship is darkened in Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". Boilers No. 2 and 3 cut in on main line. 0030 Changed course to 070^o T (PGC). 0130 Sighted vessel dead ahead 8 miles passing clear to starboard. 0315 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0324 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 0330 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC). 0338 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 130

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on course 270^o T (PGC), speed 13 knots (130 RPM). 0410 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0430 U.S.S. FIBERLING left the formation to take station for tracking drill. 0515 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert". 0555 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 0612 Changed course to the right to 112^o T (PGC). At 0625 the U.S.S. KYNE, FIBERLING, RALL and ALPINE left the formation and proceeded as previously directed. 0625 U.S.S. FIBERLING rejoined the formation. 0710 U.S.S. KYNE, FIBERLING, RALL, ALPINE, left the formation and proceeded as previously directed.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 127.3

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before on course 112^o T (PGC) at speed 13 knots, zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8. 0800 Sighted U.S.S. YAKUTAT on horizon. 0800 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Twenty nine. 0819 Lost steering control in pilot house. Shifted control to steering aft. 0824 Resumed steering control in pilot house. 0846 Manned the machine gun battery for sleeve firing exercises. At 0847 the U.S.S. YAKUTAT joined the formation and DENVER and YAKUTAT fired automatic weapons at a towed sleeve. Our ammunition expended was: 1018 rounds 40mm H.E. Tracer, 17 rounds 40mm B.L. & P., 533 rounds 20mm H.E. Tracer. 0847 U.S.S. YAKUTAT joined company with this vessel and took screening station 1500 yards ahead. 0913 Changed course to the right to 292^o T (PGC). 0941 U.S.S. YAKUTAT fired on towed sleeve. 0946 U.S.S. DENVER fired on towed sleeve. 0953 Both ships completed firing and towing plane returned to base. Following ammunition expended this date for training: 1018 rounds 40 mm H.E. Tracer; 17 rounds 40 mm BL & P; 553 rounds 20 mm H.E. tracer. 1005 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1100 0612 Changed course to the right to 112^o T (PGC). 1125 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1200 U.S.S. left the formation and proceeded independently as previously directed. 0612 Changed course to the right to 292^o T (PGC). At noon the U.S.S. YAKUTAT left the formation and proceeded independently. 1200 Went to 15 knots.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 128.3

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 292^o T (PGC) at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1208 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 10. 1232 Sighted San Clemente Island bearing 330^o T distance 28 miles. Sighted U.S.S. RALL and U.S.S. FIBERLING bearing 305^o T, hull down. At 1332 the U.S.S. RALL and U.S.S. FIBERLING joined the formation and took screening stations on port and starboard bows of DENVER. 1332 U.S.S. RALL and U.S.S. FIBERLING joined formation and took station on port and starboard bow. At 1345 manned 5" and automatic weapons to exercise at repelling simulated air attack by shore based planes. 1345 Manned the 5" and automatic weapons battery to exercise at repelling air attack. Commenced maneuvering on various courses and at various speeds to repel simulated air attack by shore based planes. 1515 Set Condition of Readiness III in the anti-aircraft battery. Commenced holding ship control exercise, with ships in formation. 1531 Changed course to 000^o T (PGC), steaming at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 155.9

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 000^o T (PGC), at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). At 1603 the U.S.S. RALL and U.S.S. KYNE left the formation. 1603 U.S.S. RALL and U.S.S. KYNE left the formation. 1615 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC). 1630 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 1639 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1740 U.S.S. YAKUTAT took station on starboard bow, distance 1500 yards. At 1745 the U.S.S. YAKUTAT joined formation and took station on starboard bow, distance 1500 yards. 1745 Changed course to 000^o T (PGC). 1752 Changed course to 300^o T (PGC). At 1758 the U.S.S. SMALLEY took station on port bow, distance 1500 yards. 1758 U.S.S. SMALLEY took station on port bow, distance 1500 yards.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 149.9

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 300^o T (PGC), speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1800 Changed course to the left to 270^o T (PGC). 1804 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1900 Commenced tactical drill using various courses and various speeds. 1914 Went to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1946 Went to General Quarters for "Dusk Alert".

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 121.9

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before on course 370^o T (PGC) at speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 2000 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 2007 Went to 13 knots (130 RPM). 2010 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 2025 Went to 15 knots (150 RPM). 2115 Sighted Pyramid Head Light bearing 310^o T (PGC). 2137 Passed Pyramid Head Light abeam to starboard. 2246 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC), by ships turn movement.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 148.6

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

Steaming as before.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming on course 090^o T (PGC), at standard speed, 15 knots (150 RPM), in company with U.S.S. SMALLEY and U.S.S. YAKUTAT. U.S.S. SMALLEY and U.S.S. YAKUTAT screening on starboard and port bow. Captain A. M. Bledsoe is OTC in U.S.S. DENVER. Boilers No. 2 and 3 in use. Ship is darkened, Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III set. 0200 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC) by ships movement. 0255 Sighted Pyramid Light bearing 300^o T, distance 22 miles.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 149.9

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on course 090^o T (PGC) at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 0424 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0515 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert". 0545 Changed speed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 0556 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". At 0600 U.S.S. SMALLEY and U.S.S. YAKUTAT left formation. 0600 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC). 0600 U.S.S. SMALLEY and U.S.S. YAKUTAT left the formation. 0610 Went to 15 knots (150 RPM). 0715 Changed base course to 090^o T (PGC). 0717 Made contact with U.S.S. FIEBERLING. 0739 Made contact with U.S.S. ELLIOT. 0745 Mustered crew on stations, absentees: Twenty nine.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 147.5

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.
 
 

08 - 12 Watch

Steaming as before, on base course 270^o T (PGC) speed 15 knots (150 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0855 Held steering casualty drill. At 0947 commenced radar calibration firing. 0947 Went to General Quarters for Radar Calibration firing. 1100 Ceased radar calibration firing. 1110 Stopped all engines and hoisted out No. 1 motor whale boat and had it come alongside U.S.S. SAUSALITO to pick up passenger. 1125 Boat returned with passenger Ensign P.A. James, D-V(S), 320057, USNR, who reported aboard to observe communication procedure. 1130 Boat left the ship to take Lt.(jg) Henry Bress, USN, to the U.S.S. SAUSALITO to act as gunnery observer. 1130 Hoisted aboard No. 1 motor whale boat and went to 10 knots (100 RPM) and steadied on course 035^o T (PGC). 1139 Went to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM) and commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8, base course 090^o T (PGC). 1150 Changed course to the right to 150^o T (PGC) and ceased zig-zgging in preparation for smoke screen drill. 1153 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal. At 1154 practiced laying F.S. smoke screen. 1154 Commenced laying smoke screen from starboard tank aft. 1159 Ceased laying smoke screen.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 133.3

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Steaming as before on course 150^o T (PGC) at speed 15 knots. 1207 Changed course to the left to 050^o T (PGC). Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. Slowed to 12 knots. 1222 Cut in Boiler No. 4 on main steam line. 1228 Secured Boiler No. 3. 1255 Ceased zig-zagging and changed course to the left to 320^o T (PGC). 1300 Changed course to the left to 260^o T (PGC). 1300 Slowed to 5 knots. 1306 Went to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1306 Changed course to right to 295^o T (PGC). 1313 Changed course to right to 310^o T (PGC). 1315 Sighted formation of planes bearing 040^o T, distance 12 miles. At 1316 manned the anti-aircraft battery to repel simulated air attack by shore based planes. 1316 Sounded A.A. call. Manned anti-aircraft batteries to simulate repelling air attack. 1325 Went to 20 knots. At 1325 two of the planes engaged in the attack collided head on and crashed into the sea. An hours search of the area in which DENVER was joined by two blimps and the U.S.S. ROCKFORD and U.S.S. CARSON CITY failed to discover any survivors. Position at time of crash was 32^o 27’ 30" N,. 117^o 58’ W. 1325 Two of the planes making the simulated attacks collided in air and crashed into the sea. These planes were from Fleet Air Detachment based at North Island. Ship’s position at time of crash, Lat. 32^o 27’ 30" N; Long. 117^o 58’ W. Planes crashed into water on approximate bearings of 030^o and 050^o, distance about one half mile. 1326 Changed course to right to 050^o T (PGC) and commenced maneuvering on various course and at various speed in order to pick up possible survivors. 1330 Lowered No. 1 motor whale boat into the water. 1330 Two escorting blimps plus the U.S.S. ROCKFORD and U.S.S. CARSON joined in the search. 1425 Discontinued search and hoisted aboard No. 1 motor whaleboat. Results of search negative. Pilot of one plane believed to be Ensign Joyce (based on information received on radio, other occupants of planes unknown).At 1438 the U.S.S. ROCKFORD and U.S.S. CARSON CITY formed a column astern. 1439 U.S.S. ROCKFORD and U.S.S. CARSON CITY having joined company with this vessel, took station in column astern, on course 305^o T (PGC), at speed 15 knots. 1450 Proceeding on various courses and at various speeds holding tactical exercises. At 1512 tactical exercises for the training of watch and junior watch officers were engaged in by all three ships. At 1512 the U.S.S. ROCKFORD and U.S.S. CARSON CITY left the formation. 1512 Ceased tactical exercises with U.S.S. ROCKFORD and U.S.S. CARSON CITY and directed them to proceed independently as previously directed in operation order. 1514 Changed course to 295^o T (PGC). Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1515 Exercised at fighter director drill with shore based planes. 1517 Held steering casualty drill.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 112.3

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before on course 295^o T (PGC), at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1610 Changed course to 235^o T (PGC). 1616 Changed course to 205^o T (PGC) to pass astern of U.S.S BOGGS and TOW. 1624 Changed course to 235^o T (PGC), having passed astern of U.S.S. BOGGS. 1627 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. At 1630 the U.S.S. SMALLEY joined the formation and at 1720 the U.S.S. HOWORTH and U.S.S. GRAND FORKS joined us. 1630 U.S.S. SMALLEY joined formation. 1700 1514 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC) by ships movement. 1720 U.S.S. HOWORTH and U.S.S. GRAND FORKS joined formation.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 150.6

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before on course 090^o T (PGC) at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1820 Slowed to 5 knots (50 RPM). 1823 Lowered away No. 1 motor whaleboat to pick up Lt.(jg) Henry Bress, USN, from U.S.S. SAUSILITO. 1835 Hoisted aboard No. 1 motor whaleboat. 1838 Went to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1839 Went to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1925 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1944 Went to General Quarters. 1950 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 118.2

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 270^o T (PGC) speed 10 knots (100 RPM). 2000 Commenced steaming on various courses and at various speeds to get in position for firing. At 2055 fired night battle practice with main and secondary batteries at a target towed by the U.S.S. BOGGS. 2055 Commenced firing night battle practice with main and secondary batteries. 2132 Completed firing exercise. 2157 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 2221 Maneuvering to keep clear of other ships while they conduct night firing. At 2251 formed for night with U.S.S. SMALLEY dead ahead, U.S.S. GRAND FORKS on starboard bow, U.S.S. HOWORTH on port bow and U.S.S. BOGGS dead astern towing target, all ships 1500 yards from DENVER, the guide at center of the formation. Total ammunition expended this date for training purposes: 8 rounds 6"/47 caliber A.P. projectiles, smokeless powder; 60rounds 6"/47 caliber B.L. & T. projectiles, smokeless powder; 34 rounds 5"/38 caliber B.L. & P. projectiles; 32 rounds 5"/38 caliber star projectiles; 52 rounds 5"/38 caliber flashless; 14 rounds 5"/38 caliber smokeless. 2251 Steadied on course 090^o T (PGC) speed 10 knots (100 RPM), and ordered ships in company to form as follows: U.S.S. SMALLEY dead ahead; U.S.S. GRAND FORKS broad on starboard bow; U.S.S. HOWARTH broad on port bow; and U.S.S. BOGGS dead astern; all ships at 1500 yards distant from center of formation U.S.S. DENVER. The following ammunition expended this date for training: 8 rounds 6""47 caliber A.P. Projectiles; Smokeless powder; 8 rounds 6""47 caliber H.C. Projectiles; Smokeless powder; 60 rounds 6"/47 caliber BL & T Projectiles; Smokeless powder. 34 rounds 5"/38 caliber BL & P Projectiles; 32 rounds 5"/38 caliber Star Projectiles; 52 rounds 5"/38 caliber Flashless; 14 rounds 5"/38 caliber Smokeless.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 126

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

Captain A.M. BLEDSOE, U.S.S. DENVER, Officer in Tactical Command, steaming in company with U.S.S. BOGGS, SMALLEY, GRAND FORKS and HOWORTH.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming in company with the U.S.S. BOGGS, SMALLEY, GRAND FORKS and HOWORTH. Captain A. M. Bledsoe in U.S.S. DENVER OTC. Ship is darkened, in Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. Boilers No. 1 and 4 in use. on course 090^o T (PGC), speed 10 knots (100 RPM). 0000 Ships right to 180^o T (PGC) by ships turn movement. 0100 Ships left to 090^o T (PGC) by ships turn movement. 0124 Sighted steady white light bearing 070^o T (PGC), range 12 miles. 0200 Changed course to right to 180^o T (PGC) by ships column movement. 0220 Changed course to right to 270^o T (PGC) by ships column movement.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 103

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 270^o T (PGC), speed 10 knots (100 RPM). Standard speed is 15 knots. At 0510 U.S.S. BOGGS left formation and proceeded on duty assigned. 0510 U.S.S. BOGGS left formation to proceed on duty assigned. 0515 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert" and exercise of batteries. 0525 Changed course to 000^o T (PGC). 0532 Changed course to 070^o T (PGC). 0536 Went to 20 knots (200 RPM). 0554 Lighted ship. 0557 Secured from General Quarters, set condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 0709 Blimp K99 reported on duty. 0720 Sighted ship bearing 085^o T distance 16000 yards on a converging course.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 159.5

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before on course 025^o T (PGC) at 20 knots (200 RPM). 0800 Held quarters for muster, absentees: Twenty nine. 0805 U.S.S. KYNE took screening station ahead. 0847 Changed course to 260^o T (PGC). 0901 Changed course to 240^o T (PGC), and increased speed to 20 knots (200 RPM). 0903 Changed course to 320^o T (PGC) and left formation. 0930 Increased to 25 knots. 0935 Slowed to 10 knots and changed to 240^o T (PGC). 0941 Slowed to 15 knots. 0945 Changed course to 260^o T (PGC). 1006 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 1018 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. At 1022 launched baby drone and fired automatic weapons at it. 1022 Commenced firing automatic weapons at drone. 1027 Changed base course to 100^o T (PGC). 1034 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1036 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 1036 Changed course to 120^o T (PGC). 1039 Commenced maneuvering radically to recover drone. Recovered drone at 1055. 1055 Recovered drone and increased speed to 5 knots (50 RPM). 1053 All engines ahead 10 knots (100 RPM). 1058 Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM) and commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8, on course 145^o T (PGC). 1108 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 1122 Rejoined formation. 1125 Increased speed to 20 knots and changed course to 320^o T (PGC). 1129 Changed course to 145^o T (PGC). 1134 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 1141 Changed course to 000^o T (PGC). 1150 Slowed to 15 knots. 1156 Increased speed to 20 knots and changed course to 180^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 155.7

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Steaming as before on course 180^o T (PGC) speed 20 knots (200 RPM). At 1214 U.S.S. KYNE and SMALLEY left the formation. 1213 U.S.S. KYNE and U.S.S. SMALLEY left the formation. 1218 Commenced steaming on various courses preparatory to firing on drone with 5" and 6" batteries. 1223 Slowed to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1258 Steadied on course 220^o T (PGC). 1304 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1330 Changed course to the left to 180^o T (PGC). 1400 Changed course to the left to 160^o T (PGC) and ceased zig-zagging. At 1555 manned 5" and 6" batteries and machine guns for drone firing exercises. 1555 Manned the 5" and 6" batteries and all machine guns for drone firing exercises.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 153.7

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before on course 160^o T (PGC) at speed 15 knots. 1614 Opened fire on drone with 5" and 6" batteries to starboard. 1620 Changed course to the left to 130^o T (PGC). 1626 Fired machine guns at drone to port. At 1628 shot down the drown with machine gun. 1628 Shot down drone with machine guns. 1629 Changed course to 157^o T (PGC). 1629 Went to 20 knots. At 1630 the U.S.S. SMALLEY was detached and directed to proceed independently. 1630 U.S.S. SMALLEY was detached and directed to proceed independently. 1705 Changed course to the right to 180^o T (PGC). At 1705 the U.S.S. YAKUTAT and U.S.S. ELLIOT joined formation and took station ahead and astern respectively. 1705 U.S.S. YAKUTAT and U.S.S. ELLIOT joined company with this ship and took stations ahead and astern respectively. 1712 Slowed to 12 knots. 1723 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 156.5

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before on course 180^o T (PGC) at 12 knots (120 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1835 Sighted ship bearing 020^o T, distance 9 miles. 1943 Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1945 Changed course to 002^o T (PGC). 1948 Darkened ship. 1957 Went to General Quarters for "Dusk Alert". Slowed to 5 knots (50 RPM). Changed course to 255^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 123.3

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before on course 253^o T (PGC) at 5 knots (50 RPM). 2019 Changed course to 230^o T (PGC). 2026 Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). At 2028 fired night battle practice. Ammunition expended: 54 rounds of 6" 128 rounds of 5", 1044 rounds of 40mm, 588 rounds of 20mm. 2028 Commenced firing Night Battle Practice. 2047 Ceased firing, having completed practice. 2050 Changed course to 300^o T (PGC). 2051 Changed course to 310^o T (PGC). 2052 Secured from General Quarters and set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 2053 Changed course to 320^o T (PGC). 2059 Changed course to 310^o T (PGC). 2100 Changed course to 300^o T (PGC). 2101 Changed course to 280^o T (PGC). 2104 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM)). 2105 Changed course to 300^o T (PGC). 2112 Slowed to 5 knots (50 RPM). 2115 Changed course to 230^o T (PGC). 2152 Changed course to 290^o T (PGC). 2205 Changed course to 230^o T (PGC). 2222 Changed course to 250^o T (PGC). 2223 Increased speed to 12 knots (120 RPM). Expended 54 rounds of 6 inch; 128 rounds of 5 inch; 1044 rounds 40 mm; 588 rounds of 20 mm this date.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 94.5

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

Steaming in company with U.S.S. YAKUTAT and U.S.S. GRAND FORKS, Captain A. M. BLEDSOE, U.S.S. DENVER, Officer in Tactical Command.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming on base course 250^o T (PGC) at speed 12 knots (120 RPM), in company with U.S.S. YAKUTAT and U.S.S. GRAND FORKS, Captain A. M. Bledsoe, in U.S.S. DENVER OTC. Boilers No. 1 and 3 are in use. Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B" are set. Ship is darkened. 0015 David, M.M., S2c, USNR, was treated at Sick Bay for two lacerations of the scalp. 0015 Ships right to 340^o T (PGC) by ships turn movement. 0020 Ships right to 070^o T (PGC), by ships turn movement. 0150 Ships right to 110^o T (PGC). 0156 Ships left to 070^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 120.6

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on course 070^o T (PGC) at speed 12 knots. 0425 Changed course to left to 050^o T (PGC). At 0450 U.S.S. GRAND FORKS left formation and proceeded independently. 0450 Went to 18 knots. Released U.S.S. GRAND FORKS to proceed independently. 0525 Went to 25 knots. Released U.S.S. YAKUTAT to proceed independently. 0540 Passed Coronado Islands abeam to starboard, distance about 5 miles. 0552 Entered swept channel. At 0555 released U.S.S. YAKUTAT to proceed independently. 0602 Commenced slowing to pick up pilot. 0606 All engines stopped. 0617 Pilot Krog came aboard. 0608 Proceeding on various courses and at various speeds conforming to channel entering San Diego Bay, the Captain at the Conn, Executive Officer, Navigator and pilot on the bridge. 0626 Passed through outer nets. 0646 Overtook U.S.S. SHAMROCK BAY on our starboard hand. 0650 Pilot took the Conn. 0650 U.S.S. YT 266 AND YT 133 came alongside to port. At 0706 moored starboard side to Pier 13, San Diego. 0706 Moored to Pier No. 13, San Diego, California, with the following lines in use: bow and stern wire, crossed wire springs forward and aft. 0715 Secured main engines. Secured steering engines. 0725 The following named passengers left the ship having completed temporary duty on board: Lt. J.H. Cuni, A-V(S), USNR, 253027; Lt.(jg) R.L. Moore, 0-V(S), USNR, 158978; Ensign J.N. Jovick, O-V(S), USNR, 110502; Lt.(jg) R.R. Brennen, 208 422, USNR; Ensign W. Michel, 336335, USNR; Ensign E. W. Parsens, 327996, USNR; DiDonato, S.L., ACMM(AA), 283 30 17, USN; Pietroszka, W.A., ARM1c, 638 19 46, USNR; Upton, C., Jr., AMM2c, 650 47 85, USNR; Kravantka, F.J., Pr2c, 642 22 58, USNR; Smith, G.B., AMM3c, 202 16 15, USN; Martinez, S.C., S2c, 841 60 60, USNR; Messengale, W.F., Pr2c, 663 35 03, USNR; Prendiville, G., S2c, USNR, 565 53 07; Hunt, J.E., RdM3c, 869 05 23, USNR. 0725 The pilot left the ship.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 116.5

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 –12 Watch

Moored as before. 0805 Mustered crew at quarters for Admirals Inspection. Absentees: Thirty. 0812 Captain Adell and staff of Rear Admiral Denebrink (COTCPAC) came aboard. At 0825 Rear Admiral DENEBRINK, Commander, Operational Training Command, Pacific Fleet, came aboard with his staff, his flag was broken, and he inspected personnel and the ship. 0825 Rear Admiral Denebrink came aboard breaking his flag. 0830 Rear Admiral Denebrink and inspection staff, with Captain of U.S.S. DENVER commenced inspection of personnel and ship. 0915 U.S.S. YO 130 moored alongside starboard side to. 0920 Commenced receiving fuel oil. 0925 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal. Rear Admiral DENEBRINK left the ship at 1000, but his staff remained aboard while the ship exercised at general drills until 1100. 1000 Rear Admiral Denebrink left the ship. 1012 Exercised at Fire Quarters. 1020 Secured from Fire Quarters. 1021 Exercised at Collision Quarters. 1025 The following named men returned aboard having completed temporary duty at Fleet Service Schools, U.S. Naval Repair Base, San Diego, California: Williams, J.W., M1c, USN; Allanson, J.L., F1c, USNR; Buksa, W.J., F1c, USNR; McClintock, O.N., MoMM3c, USNR. 1040 Exercised at abandon ship quarters. 1046 Secured from collision and abandon ship quarters. 1048 Exercised at fire and rescue quarters. 1100 Secured from all emergency drills. 1100 Captain Adell and inspection staff of Rear Admiral Denebrink left the ship. 1115 Completed taking on fuel oil having received 149,774 gallons. 1125 U.S.S. YO 130 cast off from port side.

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

12 – 16 Watch

Received the following ammunition aboard during the afternoon: 560 rounds 5"/38 AA Mk35, 3 projectiles; 10,400 rounds 40mm, S.P.D.N. No. 4609 Cartridges. Turned in 9,376 rounds 40mm S.P.D.N., Lot 0B436 which had been found unsatisfactory (covered in separate report.)

Moored as before. 1230 Commenced loading and unloading ammunition. 1417 U.S.S. SHAMROCK BAY underway and stood out of harbor. 1524 U.S.S. SAVO ISLAND stood in and anchored ion berth assigned. 1550 Made weekly inspection of magazines flood cocks and tested operating gear. Condition satisfactory.

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

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1652 Completed receiving ammunition, having received from Naval Ammunition Depot, Fall Brook, California the following: 560 rounds 5"/38 A.A. Mk 35-3 Projectiles; 10,400 rounds 40 mm, SPDN #4609 Cartridges; and having turned in this date: 9,376 rounds 40mm SPDN #4458, Lot UB436 Cartridges.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

T. M. Searles, Jr., Ensign, USN.

Moored as before.

00 –04 Watch

Moored starboard side-to to Pier No. 13, San Diego, California, with the following lines in use: bow and stern line, two forward bow springs, one after bow spring, and fore and aft quarter springs. All springs are doubled up. Boiler No. 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. Receiving fresh water and telephone services from the dock. All necessary security watches are posted. The following ships are present: U.S.S. DENVER, FRANKLIN, ST. ANDREWS, NEHENTA, RUDYARD BAY, AMERICAN LEGION, HUNTER LIGGETT, SAVO ISLAND, THRUSH, CARSON CITY, SAUSALITO, HERBERT, WATTS, HOWORTH, CUSHING, SMALLEY, TWIGGS, INOR, LANE, RALL, KEPPLER, DOBLER, KYNE, ELLIOT, HOVEY also various other yard and district craft.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0600 U.S.S. CAPE ESPERANCE underway and stood out of harbor. 0615 U.S.S. BOGGS underway and stood out of harbor. 0635 U.S.S. SMALLEY and U.S.S. FIEBERLING underway and stood out of harbor. 0645 U.S.S. HOVEY underway and stood out of harbor. 0700 U.S.S. DONEFF underway and stood out of harbor. 0715 U.S.S. ENGSTROM underway and stood out of harbor. 0720 U.S.S. CRANE underway and stood out of harbor.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ensign, USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 U.S.S. MOOSEHEAD underway and stood out of harbor. 0966 Held Divine Services (Protestant). 0830 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Thirty. 1100 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.

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

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before.

K. H. Brooks, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side-to to Pier No. 13, San Diego, California, with the following lines in use: wire bow and stern line, two forward bow springs, one after bow spring, and crossed quarter springs. All springs are doubled. Boiler No. 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. The ship is receiving telephone and fresh water services from the dock. Necessary security watches are posted. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER, FRANKLIN, HULBERT, WATTS, HOWORTH, CUSHING, SMALLEY, TWIGGS, INOR, RALL, KEPPLER, BOGGS, ELLIOT, HOVEY, SELIKOS, KENNISON, CRANE, HUNTER LIGGETT, ALPINE, SAVO ISLAND, AMERICAN LEGION, CARSON CITY, SAUSALITO, SACRAMENTO, THRUSH, ST. ANDREWS, NEHENTA BAY, RUDYARD BAY, DOBLER, KYNE, also present are various yard and district craft.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ensign, USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0530 The following named officers reported aboard as observers: Commander J.E. Kirkpartrick, USNR (70007); Lt. C.H. Seger, Jr. USNR (206361); Lt.(jg) J.R. Kimmerly, USNR, (129058); Ens. L.E. Howes, USNR (330375); Ens. R.W. Copeland, USNR (257612). 0530 Made all preparations for getting underway. 0550 Pilot Johnson reported aboard. At 0554 underway from starboard side Pier 13, San Diego, California, for further training exercises. 0554 Underway for training exercises, Captain and Navigator on the bridge, pilot Johnson at the Conn. Boilers No. 1 and 3 in use. Steaming on various courses at various speeds conforming to the channel. 0638 Passed through outer nets. Captain at the Conn, pilot Johnson left the ship. 0727 Cleared swept channel, set course 256^o T (PGC) speed 15 knots (150 RPM). Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 127.9

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 –12 Watch

Steaming as before on course 256^o T (PGC) zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8, at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 0800 Held quarters for muster, absentees; Forty nine. 0814 Changed base course to 001^o T (PGC). 0823 Changed base course to 270^o T (PGC). 0834 Changed course to 256^o T (PGC). 0900 Ceased zig-zagging and steadied on course 270^o T (PGC). 0916 Resumed zig-zagging on base course 230^o T (PGC) in accordance with plan No. 8. 0940 Changed base course to 180^o T (PGC). 0944 Changed course to 130^o T (PGC). 1003 Changed base course to 270^o T (PGC). 1010 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 1022 Changed course to 276^o T (PGC). 1023 Increased speed to 20 knots (200 RPM). 1040 Slowed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1053 Changed course to 280^o T (PGC). Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal. 1135 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 1153 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 154.5

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

During afternoon fired main and 5" battery in local control practice, expending 24 rounds 6"/47 B.L. & T. projectiles, 2500 F.S. smokeless powder; 46 rounds 5"/38 AA projectiles, 2600 F.S. smokeless powder.

Steaming as before on course 180^o T (PGC) speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1207 Slowed to 14 knots (140 RPM). 1320 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM) in preparation for firing local control practice. 1325 Changed base course to the left to 080^o T (PGC) and went to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1330 Commenced firing the main battery. 1355 Commenced firing the 5" battery. 1428 Secured from local control practice. 1450 Mathews, R., S2c, 842 97 04, USNR, received injury to his head when he tripped while climbing a ladder. 1530 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8 on base course 270^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 141.9

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before on course 270^o T (PGC) at speed 15 knots. Zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1620 U.S.S. BOGGS was given permission to proceed on duty assigned. 1700 Changed course to right to 090^o T (PGC). 1706 Sighted U.S.S. FIEBERLING bearing 119^o T (PGC) hull down. Ammunition expended this date in local control practice 24 rounds 6"/47 BL &T projectiles 2500 f.s. smokeless powder; 46 rounds 5"/38 A.A. Projectiles 2600 f.s. smokeless powder.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 151

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 090^o T (PGC) at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). At 1855 the U.S.S. CAPE ESPERANCE joined the formation 1000 yards astern of DENVER, and U.S.S. HOWRTH took station 1500 yards ahead of DENVER. 1855 U.S.S. CAPE ESPERANCE joined formation 1000 yards astern the DENVER. U.S.S. HOWORTH joined formation 1500 yards ahead the DENVER. Changed standard speed to 13 knots (130 RPM). Slowed to standard speed. Commenced maneuvering formation for tactical drill. Steaming on various courses and at various speeds.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 133.2

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before on course 230^o T (PGC) at 8.6 knots (86 RPM). 2036 Increased speed to 13 knots (130 RPM). 2112 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC). 2122 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 2256 Contacted vessel bearing 128^o T distance 11,000 yards which passed through formation.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 123.3

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

Steaming in company with U.SS. CAPE ESPERANCE and ARNEB in column astern, and the U.S.S. HOWORTH, FIBERLING, and MOOSEHEAD forming anit-submarine screen ahead. All ships detached at dawn to proceed on duty assigned.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming in company with the U.S.S. CAPE ESPERANCE and ARNEB in column, distance 1000 yards. U.S.S. HOWORTH, FIEBERLING and MOOSEHEAD form anti-submarine screen. Ship is darkened in Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. Boilers No. 1 and 3 are in use. Course 090^o T (PGC), speed 13 knots (130 RPM). 0000 Changed course to the right to 180^o T (PGC) by ships right movement. 0010 Changed course to the right to 270^o T (PGC) by ships right movement. 0025 Slowed to 12 knots (125 RPM). 0030 Resumed speed of 13 knots (130 RPM).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 130

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

04 –08 Watch

Steaming as before on course 270^o T (PGC) at speed 13 knots. 0400 Changed course to the right to 000^o T (PGC) by ships right movement. 0410 Changed course to the right to 090^o T (PGC) by ships right movement. 0515 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert". 0525 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8. 0535 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course 090^o T (PGC). 0545 Lighted ship. 0547 Changed course to left to 045^o T (PGC). Other ships of formation were directed to proceed independently on duty assigned. 0550 Changed course to left to 315^o T (PGC). 0553 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 0557 Changed course to right to 045^o T (PGC). 0600 Went to 15 knots. 0604 Changed course to left to 315^o T (PGC). 0607 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8. 0612 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 4. 0620 Sighted San Clemente Island bearing 343^o T, range 20 miles. 0630 Ceased zig-zagging and changed course to right to 105^o T (PGC) to rendezvous with blimp. 0635 Resumed zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0654 Sighted blimp bearing 095^o T (PGC) range 15 miles. 0703 U.S.N. Blimp K115 reported for duty and took station patrolling ahead. 0703 Changed course to left to 315^o T (PGC). 0734 Changed course to right to 330^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 139.7

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Spent morning at general quarters conducting shore bombardment exercises.

Steaming as before on base course 330^o T (PGC), at 15 knots (150 RPM). 0800 Mustered crew on station. Absentees: Fifty. 0812 Changed course to 300^o T (PGC). Slowed to 8 knots (80 RPM). 0837 Went to General Quarters for Shore Bombardment Exercise. 0840 Ceased zig-zagging, maneuvering on various courses and speeds to conduct exercise. 1146 Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1147 Secured from General Quarters, set Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. 1550 Set course 135^o T (PGC). 1157 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0849 Cut Boiler No. 4 in on main steam line, secured Boiler No. 3. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 64.2

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

In the afternoon exercised ship’s company at general drills.

Steaming as before on base course 135^o T (PGC), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8, at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1235 Changed base course to 270^o T (PGC). 1355 Held steering casualty drill. 1430 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 1430 Held fire drill. 1435 Secured from fire drill. 1440 Called away fire and rescue party. 1447 Secured fire and rescue party. 1453 Man overboard drill; commenced maneuvering to pick up man. 1518 Secured from General Drills. 1525 Changed course to 077^o T (PGC) and went to 20 knots (200 RPM). At 1558 manned 5" battery and maneuvered to avoid simulated air attack. 1558 Commenced maneuvering radically to avoid simulated air attack.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 156

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

16 – 18 Watch

Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds to avoid simulated air attacks. At 1600 U.S.S. LEARY and TWIGGS joined formation and tactical exercises were conducted with various junior officers taking the conn. 1602 Steadied on course to 045^o T (PGC), at 20 knots (200 RPM). 1605 Changed course to the right to 120^o T (PGC). 1632 Changed course to the left to 090^o T (PGC). 1633 Slowed to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1635 Secured the anti-aircraft battery, set Condition of Readiness III. 1638 Changed course to the left to 333^o T (PGC). 1644 Changed course to the left to 315^o T (PGC). 1715 Changed course to the left to 270^o T (PGC). 1716 Went to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1723 Changed course to the left to 090^o T (PGC).

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before, on course 090^o T (PGC) at speed 10 knots, in company with U.S.S. LEARY and TWIGGS. 1830 Went to 15 knots. 1835 Commenced maneuvering on various courses and at various speeds holding tactical exercises. 1910 The following ammunition was expended this date in shore bombardment exercises: 24 rounds 6"/47 H.C. Projectiles 2500 f.s. Smokeless; 24 rounds 6"/47 BL &T Projectiles 2300 f.s. Smokeless; 42 rounds 5"/38 A.A. Common Projectiles; 1481 rounds 40 mm H.E. Tracer; 597 rounds 20 mm H.E. Tracer. 1954 Ceased exercising at tactical drill. Set course 270^o T speed 15 knots. Directed escorting vessels to take position on either bow as screen. At conclusion of tactical drill at 1954 the destroyers took station on either bow of DENVER as screen. Ammunition expended: 24 rounds 6"/47 H.C. projectiles, 2500 F.S. smokeless, 24 rounds 6"/47 B.L. & T. projectiles, 2300 F.S. smokeless, 42 rounds 5"/38 AA common projectiles, 1481 rounds 40mm H.E. Tracer, 597 rounds 20mm H.E. Tracer.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 139.8

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 270^o T at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 2017 Came to course 090^o T (PGC). 2043 Came to course 270^o T (PGC). 2049 Came to course 310^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 150

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

Wednesday, 24 May 1944
 

Position	0800	1200	2000
Lat.	32o 42’ N	33o 01’ N	Moored to Navy Pier,
Long.	118o 30’ W	118o 32’ 8" W	San Diego, California.

Steaming as before with U.S.S. TWIGGS and LEARY forming anti-submarine screen on either bow of DENVER, Captain A.M. BLEDSOE, U.S.S. DENVER, Officer in Tactical Command.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming on base course 310^o T (PGC), at speed of 15 knots (150 RPM) in screening disposition 62. Captain A. M. Bledsoe in U.S.S. DENVER is OTC, in formation consisting of U.S.S. DENVER, TWIGGS and LEARY. U.S.S. TWIGGS is screening to northward and the U.S.S. LEARY is screening to westward. Boilers No. 1 and 4 are in use. The ship is operating in Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. 0000 Changed fleet course and axis to 130^o T (PGC) by ships movement to the right. 0217 Pyramid Head Light sighted bearing 070.5^o T (PGC) at a distance of 16 miles. 0247 Radar contact established on surface target bearing 163^o T at a distance of 30,000 yards on a near collision course. At 028 U.S.S. LEARY and TWIGGS left the formation. 0258 U.S.S. LEARY and TWIGGS left the formation. Speed reduced to 10 knots (100 RPM). 0300 Changed course to right to 270^o T (PGC). 0301 Resumed standard speed of 15 knots (150 RPM).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 149

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on course 270^o T (PGC) speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 0400 Changed course to right to 090^o T (PGC). 0515 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert". 0519 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0527 Ceased zig-zagging. 0530 Steadied on course 000^o T (PGC). 0544 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0550 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 0706 Ceased zig-zagging and changed course to 270^o T (PGC). 0747 Commenced steaming on various courses and at various speeds maneuvering for firing position in shore bombardment exercise. Went to General Quarters.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 149.4

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 –12 Watch

Steaming as before on various courses and at various speeds maneuvering to take position for commencement of shore bombardment exercise. At 0810 commenced firing shore bombardment exercise at San Clemente Island in accordance with U.S. PACIFIC FLEET, TASK FORCE THIRTEEN, Training Operation Order Number 34-44. 0810 Commenced firing shore bombardment of San Clemente Island, in accordance with U.S. Pacific Fleet Task Force Thirteen Training Operation Order No. 34-44. Completed exercises at 1010. 1010 Completed shore bombardment. Secured from General Quarters, set Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. 1014 Set course 060^o T (PGC), speed 20 knots. 1022 Slowed to standard speed 16 knots. 1033 Changed course to the left to 320^o T (PGC) and commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1042 Changed course to the left to 317^o T (PGC) and ceased zig-zagging. 1132 The Navigator took the Conn. 1132 Commenced maneuvering on various courses and at various speeds incident to picking up shore fire control party observers at Wilson Cove, San Clemente Island. 1148 All engines stopped. At 1158 the ship entered Wilson Cove, San Clemente Island and receive shore fire control party observers for a conference and passage to San Diego. Ammunition expended: 108 rounds of 6" powder and projectiles, 128 rounds of 5" powder and projectiles. 1158 The following named officers and men of the shore fire control party came aboard for conference and passage to San Diego, California: Lt. V.O. Prall; Lt. M.P. Morton; Lt.(jg) S.P. Camglia; Lt.(jg) N.F. De La Font; Lt.(jg) O.W. Harper; Lt.(jg) S.N. Wagner; Lt.(jg) H.A. Brayton; Lt.(jg) J.G. Corboy; Lt.(jg) Pickell; Lt.(jg) J.R. Beaton; Lt.(jg) J.G. Piccinutti; Lt.(jg) J.C. Markham; Lt.(jg) C.X. Sampson; Lt.(jg) F. Brugess; Lt.(jg) J.G. Hawry; Lt.(jg) R.B. Newman; Ensign L.A. Heir; Lt.(jg) W.N. Reynolds; Lt.(jg) B. Golden; Lt.(jg) J.T. Davies; Lt.(jg) B.T. Brickley; Lt.(jg) R. Perlman; Lt.(jg) D.A. Brown; Ensign E.C. Hocking; Mason, H.E., Pfc., USMC; McElligott, D., Pfc., USMC; Labadie, Pfc., USMC. 1159 Went to standard speed 15 knots. Set course 145^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 111.7

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Steaming as before on various courses and various speeds departing Wilson Cove, San Clemente Island. 1207 Set course 135^o T (PGC). 1306 Slowed to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1309 Changed course to 000^o T (PGC). 1318 Changed course to 135^o T (PGC). 1323 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1444 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC), increased speed to 20 knots (200 RPM). 1550 Passed U.S.S. BRETON to starboard. Expended the following ammunition this date for training exercises: 108 rounds of 6" powder and projectiles; 128 rounds of 5" powder and projectiles.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 183

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before on course 090^o T (PGC) at 20 knots (200 RPM). 1601 Changed course to 105^o T (PGC). 1610 Passed buoy No. 1A close aboard to port and commenced steering various courses and speeds conforming to channel. 1705 Pilot A.N. Korg came aboard. Entering San Diego harbor, Executive Officer at the Conn, Pilot, Captain, and Navigator on the bridge. 1720 Pilot took the conn. At 1730 moored starboard side to Navy Pier, San Diego, California. 1730 Moored starboard side to Navy Pier, San Diego, California, with six wire hawsers doubled up. Ship’s draft forward 23’ 4", aft 25’ 4". 1745 The following named passengers left the ship: Lt. V.O. Prall; Lt. M.P. Morton; Lt.(jg) S.P. Camglia; Lt.(jg) N.F. De La Font; Lt.(jg) O.W. Harper; Lt.(jg) S.N. Wagner; Lt.(jg) H.A. Brayton; Lt.(jg) J.G. Corboy; Lt.(jg) Pickell; Lt.(jg) J.R. Beaton; Lt.(jg) J.G. Piccinutti; Lt.(jg) J.C. Markham; Lt.(jg) C.X. Sampson; Lt.(jg) F. Burgess; Lt.(jg) J.G. Hawry; Lt.(jg) R.B. Newman; Ensign L.A. Heir; Lt.(jg) W.N. Reynolds; Lt.(jg) B. Golden; Lt.(jg) J.T. Davies; Lt.(jg) B.T. Brickley; Lt.(jg) R. Perlman; Lt.(jg) D.A. Brown; Ensign E.C. Hocking; Mason, H.E., Pfc., USMC; McElligott, D., Pfc., USMC; Labadie, Pfc., USMC. 1754 Hauled fires under Boiler No. 1.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

18 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1850 U.S.S. HOWORTH stood in and moored in berth assigned. 1945 U.S.S. YO 130 moored alongside port side.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2005 Commenced fueling ship from YO 130 on port side. Draft forward 23’ 4", aft 25’ 4". 2021 U.S.S. FIEBERLING stood into harbor and moored to pier assigned. 2110 Completed fueling ship, having received on board 88,545 gallons. Draft forward 24’ 2" aft 25’6". 2120 Cast off YO 130 from our port side.

W. H. Frey, 1^st Lt., USMC.

Moored as before.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to U.S. Navy Pier, San Diego, California, with the following lines in use: 1 5/8" wire bow line, doubled wire crossed springs forward, doubled wire crossed springs aft, and 1 5/8" wire stern line. Modified Material Condition "B" is set throughout the ship and all gunnery watches are secured, except for security watches posted aboard. The ship is receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Boiler No. 4 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: U.S.S. AMERICAN LEGION (SOPA), DENVER, HUNTER LIGGETT, BEAVER, CAPE ESPERANCE, YOSEMITE, BULL, MOOSEHEAD, KENNISON, TRIPPE, YAKUTAT, CHAUNCEY, HOWORTH, RICHARD M. POWELL, and various yard and district craft.

T. M. Searles, Jr., Ensign, USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0545 U.S.S. KENNISON underway and stood out of harbor. 0625 U.S.S. MOOSEHEAD underway and stood out of harbor. 0705 U.S.S. CHAUNCEY underway to shift berth. 0708 U.S.S. HOWORTH underway to shift berth.

J. B. Heifner, Lt.(jg), USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0812 U.S.S. BULL underway and stood out of harbor. 0815 Held quarters for muster of crew. Absentees: Thirty nine. 1050 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.

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

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1220 U.S.S. YAKUTAT underway and stood out of harbor. 1325 Lit fires under Boiler No. 2.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1645 U.S.S. SS45 stood in. 1655 U.S.S. MOOSEHEAD stood in. 1710 U.S.S. ELLIOTT stood in to assigned berth. 1745 U.S.S. MOOSEHEAD underway and stood out of harbor.

J. B. Heifner, Lt.(jg), USNR.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2315 S1c climbed down the stern and swam to the pier in an attempt to go A.W.O.L., but was returned on board and put under watch in sick bay. He had been returned aboard by the Shore Patrol at 2300 this date and was a prisoner at large.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ensign, USN.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Navy Pier, San Diego, California, with the following lines in use: 1 5/8" wire bow line, two crossed spring lines forward, two crossed springs lines aft and one 1 5/8" wire stern line, all spring lines are wire and doubled. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: fresh water and telephone. Boiler No. 2 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: U.S.S. AMERICAN LEGION (SOPA), DENVER, HUNTER LIGGETT, YAKUTAT, CAPE ESPERANCE, RICHARD M. POWELL, BEAVER, YOSEMITE, BULL, MOOSEHEAD, KENNISON, TRIPPE, ELLIOTT, LCI’s 798, 745, 780, 746, 1018, 749, 660, 659, 658 and 750, and various yard and district craft.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0415 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 4. 0620 Tested steering engines, whistle and siren. 0625 Tested main engines. 0635 Pilot H.C. Johnson came aboard. 0645 Singled up all lines. At 0653 underway from Navy Pier, San Diego California, and proceeded to operating area. Having made all preparations for getting underway, at 0653 underway from Navy Pier, San Diego, California and proceeding on various courses and at various speeds through swept channel, enroute to operating area; pilot at the Conn, Captain, Navigator and Executive Officer on the bridge. Ships draft forward 24’ 1", aft 25’ 6"; YT 148 and YT 133 came alongside. 0704 Cast off both tugs. 0735 Pilot left the ship. 0755 Commenced swinging ship to the right for Radio Direction Finder calibration.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

During the morning swung ship for radio direction finder calibration which was completed at 1300.

Steaming as before on various courses and speeds swinging ship for Radio Direction Finder calibration. 0800 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: Sixty one. 0900 Exercised main battery at long range battle practice rehearsal. 1002 Fired no load on starboard catapult. 1006 Fired no load shot on port catapult.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 62

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Steaming as before on various courses and various speeds swinging ship for Radio Direction Finder calibration. 1300 Completed Radio Direction Finder calibration. Increased speed to standard 15 knots (150 RPM). Changed course to 265^o T (PGC). 1310 Changed course to 240T (PGC). 1313 Increased speed to 17 knots (170 RPM). At 1315 ELLIOT joined and took station 600 yards astern of DENVER. 1315 U.S.S. ELLIOT joined formation, astern distance 600 yards. 1338 Cleared swept channel, changed course to 255^o T (PGC). 1445 Changed course to 280^o T (PGC). 1445 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC). At 1500 U.S.S. WATTS joined and took station 600 yards astern of U.S.S. ELLIOT. 1500 U.S.S. WATTS joined formation, astern U.S.S. ELLIOT distance 600 yards. Commenced maneuvering on various courses at various speeds for tactical drill. At 1600 held tactical drills.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 138.6

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before at various courses and speeds holding tactical drills.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 171

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before on various courses and at various speeds while conducting tactical exercises. 1805 Ceased tactical maneuvers. 1806 Slowed to standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM) and steadied on course 160^o T (PGC). 1808 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 149

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before on course to 160^o T (PGC) at speed 15 knots. Zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 2012 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 2015 Changed course to right to 250^o T (PGC). 2015 Escorting blimp was released and returned to base. 2020 Changed course to right to 325^o T (PGC). 2055 Changed course to left to 265^o T (PGC). 2100 Went to 20 knots. Changed course to left to 250^o T (PGC). 2130 Slowed to 16 knots. Changed course to right to 280^o T (PGC). 2200 Slowed to 10 knots. Changed course to left to 255^o T (PGC). 2230 Went to 15 knots. Changed course to right to 300^o T (PGC). 2255 Changed course to right to 030^o T (PGC). 2300 Slowed to 12 knots. 2315 Changed course to right to 090^o T (PGC). 2345 Went to 14 knots. Changed course to right to 105^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 145.3

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

Steaming as before in company with U.S.S. ELLIOT. U.S.S. WARD acting as target for tracking exercise.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming in company with U.S.S. ELLIOT on course 105^o T (PGC) at 14 knots (140 RPM). Standard speed is 15 knots (150 RPM). U.S.S. WARD acting as target for tracking exercise. OTC in U.S.S. DENVER. Boilers No. 2 and 4 in use for steaming. 0015 Made radar contact with ship dead ahead on converging course, distance 15,000 yards. 0045 Passed ship abeam distance 4000 yards. 0045 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). At 0050 released U.S.S. WARD and ELLIOT to operate independently. 0050 Released U.S.S. WARD and ELLIOT to operate independently. 0100 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC). 0330 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 140

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on course 090^o T (PGC) at 14 knots (140 RPM). 0049 Changed course to 110^o T (PGC). 0515 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert". 0550 Secured from General Quarters, set Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. Lighted ship. 0637 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC). 0644 Increased speed to 20 knots (200 RPM).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 158

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before on course 270^o T (PGC) speed 20 knots (120 RPM). 0800 Mustered crew on station: absentees: Sixty one. 0820 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). Note: Made weekly inspection of magazines, smokeless powder, bombs, pyrotechnics, magazine sprinklers, shell stowage sprinklers and hangar space sprinklers. 1003 Changed course to right to 090^o T (PGC). Note: Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 109

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Spent afternoon in practice plane recoveries and catapulting using DENVER seaplanes 7 and 8.

Steaming as before on course 090^o T (PGC) at speed 10 knots. 1323 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. At 1330 exercised the main battery at long range practice rehearsal. 1330 Exercised the main battery at long range practice rehearsal. 1430 Ceased zig-zagging commenced maneuvering on various courses and at various speeds for aircraft recovery and launching operations. 1430 Sounded flight quarters. 1445 Recovered plane No. 7 to starboard. Pilot Lt.(jg) A. B. Haseltine, USNR; observer Lyons, T., ARM2c, USNR. 1453 Recovered plane No. 8 to port. Pilot Lt.(jg) E.G. Yesko, USNR; observer Mardigan, D.A., AMM2c, USN. 1512 Catapulted plane No. 7 to starboard. Pilot Ensign D.G. Hartlaub, USNR; observer Lyons, T., ARM2c, USNR. 1516 Catapulted plane No. 8 to starboard. Pilot Lt.(jg) E.G. Yesko, USNR; observer Mardigan, D.A., AMM2c, USN. 1528 Recovered plane No. 7 to starboard. Pilot Ensign D.G. Hartlaub, USNR; observer Lyons, T., ARM2c, USNR. 1540 Recovered plane No. 8 to port. Pilot Lt.(jg) E.G. Yesko, USNR; observer Mardigan, D.A., AMM2c, USN. Plane No. 8 was damaged during recovery. 1541 Set course 250^o T (PGC). Went to 12 knots.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 102

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before on course 250^o T (PGC) at 12 knots (120 RPM). 1602 Changed course to 020^o T. Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1610 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1613 Changed course to 035^o T (PGC). 1658 Changed course 280^o T (PGC). 1659 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1700 Launched plane No. 7. Pilot Lt.(jg) A. B. Haseltine, USNR; observer Lyons, T., ARM2c, USNR. 1703 Launched plane No. 8. Pilot Lt.(jg) E.G. Yesko, USNR; observer Mardigan, D.A., AMM2c, USN, to return to shore base. 1703 Changed course to 045^o T (PGC), commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1815 Made contact with U.S.S. BOGGS. 1827 Changed course to 000^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 147

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.
 
 

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before on course 045^o T (PGC) at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 1827 Changed course to 000^o T (PGC). 1838 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base course. 1840 U.S.S. BOGGS took position 1500 yards ahead of this ship. 1845 Changed course to 230^o T (PGC). 1857 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1949 Went to General Quarters and darkened ship. 1954 Changed course to 260^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 150

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before on course 270^o T (PGC) speed 15 knots (150 RPM), zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 2013 Secured from General Quarters set Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. 2027 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 1. 2035 Ceased zig-zagging and resumed base 270^o T (PGC). 2200 Changed fleet course and axis to the right to 000^o T (PGC). 2210 Changed fleet course and axis to the right to 090^o T (PGC). 2220 Cut Boiler No. 1 on main steam line. 2315 Secured fires under Boiler No. 2.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 150

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

Steaming in company with U.S.S. BOGGS.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming in company with U.S.S. BOGGS, Captain A.M. Bledsoe OTC in U.S.S. DENVER. Ship is darkened in Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III. Boilers No. 1 and 4 in use, course 090^o T (PGC) speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 0103 Changed course to right 90^o to 180^o T (PGC) by column movement. 0110 Changed course to right 90^o to 270^o T (PGC) by column movement.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 150

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 270^o T (PGC) at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 0400 Changed course to 000^o T (PGC). 0410 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 0515 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert", exercise of batteries and tactics. 0552 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 0600 Blimp K 59 reported for duty. 0610 Set course 090^o T (PGC). 0616 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 150

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 090^o T (PGC) at standard speed 15 knots (150 RPM) zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 0800 Mustered crew on stations; absentees: Sixty. 0832 Changed base course to 080^o T (PGC). AT 0900 U.S.S. BOGGS was released to leave the formation. 0900 U.S.S. BOGGS left the formation. At 0945 U.S.S. HOWORTH joined the formation. 0945 Ceased zig-zagging and changed course to 000^o T (PGC) and U.S.S. HOWORTH joined formation. From 1020 to 1040 fired machine guns. 1020 Commenced firing machine guns. 1025 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1037 Changed course to 230^o T (PGC). 1040 Ceased machine firing. 1042 Slowed to 5 knots (50 RPM). 1049 Increased speed to 10 knots (100 RPM). At 1052 U.S.S. HOWORTH took station 1000 yards ahead and U.S.S. SHELIKOF took station 1000 yards astern. 1052 U.S.S. HOWORTH took station 1000 yards ahead. 1100 U.S.S. SHELIKOF took station 1000 yards astern. 1117 Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1119 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1145 Received mail from U.S.S. HOWORTH and U.S.S. HOWORTH took station 500 yards astern. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 104

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.
 
 

12 –16 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 270^o T (PGC) speed 10 knots. 1203 Changed course right to 000^o T (PGC). 1209 Changed course right to 090^o T (PGC). 1248 Changed course right to 165^o T (PGC). 1252 Sighted two ships on horizon bearing 266^o T and 268^o T, distance 12 miles. 1301 Changed course right to 270^o T (PGC). 1302 All engines ahead standard, increased to 150 RPM. 1307 Changed course right to 275^o T (PGC). 1315 Changed course left to 270^o T (PGC). At 1318 conducted long range 6" battle practice. Ammunition expended: 72 rounds 6"/47 A.P. projectiles, 72 rounds 6"/47 2500 F.S. smokeless powder, 854 rounds 40mm H.E. Tracer, 354 rounds 20mm H.E. Incendiary, 172 rounds 20mm H.E. Tracer. 1318 Went to General Quarters for 6" long range battle practice. 1329 All engines ahead full, increased to 20 knots (200 RPM). 1337 All engines ahead two thirds, slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 1346 All engines ahead standard, went to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1354 All engines ahead one third, slowed to 5 knots (50 RPM). 1410 All engines ahead full, went to 20 knots (200 RPM). 1410 Changed course right to 000^o T (PGC). 1413 All engines ahead flank, went to 25 knots (256 RPM). 1425 Changed course right to 050^o T (PGC). 1437 Changed course right to 090^o T (PGC). 1440 Changed course left to 000^o T (PGC). 1443 Changed course left to 280^o T (PGC). 1451 Changed course left to 180^o T (PGC). 1452 Changed course left to 090^o T (PGC). 1457 Commenced firing main battery to starboard. 1500 Released U.S.S. HOWORTH to proceed on duty assigned. 1504 Changed course left to 270^o T (PGC). 1510 Changed course left to 240^o T (PGC). 1511 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 1511 All engines ahead full, slowed to 200 RPM. 1521 All engines ahead standard, Slowed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 1525 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC). 1529 Changed course right to 270^o T (PGC). 1530 Commenced zig-zagging according to plan No. 8. 1543 Ceased zig-zagging and changed course left to 280^o T (PGC). 1547 Changed course left to 270^o T (PGC). 1554 Resumed zig-zag in accordance with plan No. 8, base course 270^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 157.3

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before on course 270^o T (PGC) at speed 15 knots. Zig-zagging in accordance with plan No. 8. 1600 Ceased zig-zag and resumed base course. Changed course to the left to 180^o T (PGC) by column movement. 1617 Slowed to 10 knots. 1630 Changed course to the right to 270^o T (PGC) by column movement. 1637 Changed course to the right to 030^o T (PGC) by column movement. 1640 Ammunition expended this date for training: 72 rounds 6"/47 A.P. Projectiles; 72 rounds 6"/47 2500 f.s. smokeless powder; 854 rounds 40 mm H.E. Tracer; 354 rounds 20 mm H.E. incendiary; 172 rounds 29 mm H.E. Tracer. At 1645 directed U.S.S. HOWORTH, BOGGS and ELLIOT TO proceed independently. 1645 Directed U.S.S. HOWORTH, BOGGS, and ELLIOT to proceed independently. 1648 Commenced proceeding on various courses and at various speeds swinging ship for magnetic compass compensation. 1748 Secured from compass calibration. Set course 088^o T (PGC) speed 16 knots.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 108.9

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

18 – 20 Watch

Steaming as before on course 088^o T (PGC) at 16 knots (160 RPM), standard speed is 15 knots (150 RPM). 1833 Passed U.S.S. NEHENTA BAY abeam to starboard. 1900 Slowed to 15 knots (150 RPM). At 1903 U.S.S. WATTS and SHELIKOF joined formation and formed column astern, standard distance 600 yards for tactical drill. 1903 U.S.S. WATTS and SHELIKOF joined formation column astern, standard distance 600 yard. Commenced tactical drill. Steaming on various courses and at various speeds top execute maneuvers. 1949 Darkened ship.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 160

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Steaming as before. 2003 Steadied on course 050^o T (PGC). 2003 Slowed to 10 knots (100 RPM). 2004 Went to General Quarters. Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 2007 Changed course to 035^o T (PGC). 2008 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 2009 Changed course to 330^o T (PGC). 2012 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC). 2020 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness III and Material Condition "B". 2040 Changed course to 240^o T (PGC). 2122 Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM). 2159 Changed course to 090^o T (PGC). 2209 Changed course to 110^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 136

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

Steaming as before in company with U.S.S. WATTS and U.S.S. SHELIKOF disposed in anti-submarine screen for DENVER, the guide.

00 – 04 Watch

Steaming in company with U.S.S. WATTS to the northwest and U.S.S. SHELIKOF, to southwest distance 2,000 yards; OTC and guide in U.S.S. DENVER. Ship is darkened, Material Condition "B" and Condition of Readiness III are set; boilers No. 1 and 4 are in use; base course 110^o T (PGC), speed 15 knots (150 RPM). 0000 Changed base course to 290^o T (PGC). 0240 Sighted flashing light on San Clemente Island, bearing 090^o T (PGC) distance 10 miles. 0300 Changed course to the left to 110^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 150

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Steaming as before on course 110^o T (PGC) at speed 15 knots. 0425 Picked up radar target bearing 102^o T, distance 16 miles. 0432 Changed course to the left to 290^o T (PGC) by ships turn movement. 0500 Changed course to the right to 110^o T (PGC) by ships turn movement. 0515 Went to General Quarters for "Dawn Alert". 0519 Changed course to the left to 085^o T (PGC). 0540 Sounded chemical alarm for simulated attack. 0543 Lighted ship. 0550 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with zig-zag plan No. 8. 0558 Secured from General Quarters. Set Material Condition "B", Condition of Readiness III. 0621 U.S.N. Blimp K-27 reported for duty and commenced routine patrol. 0627 Sighted Los Coronados Isles bearing 095^o T, distance 35 miles. At 0645 U.S.S. SHELIKOF proceeded on independent duty. 0645 U.S.S. SHELIKOF detached and proceeded independently on duty assigned. 0651 Commence maneuvering on various courses and speeds in preparation for receiving boat from U.S.S. WATTS. 0703 All engines stopped. 0718 The following passengers were received aboard for purposes indicated: Boatswain J. Marriott, USN, observer for fueling at sea operations; Ensign Transue and Ensign Luebke, for passage to San Diego. 0720 Underway at 10 knots. Set course 180^o T (PGC). 0730 Went to 15 knots. 0732 Went to 20 knots. 0741 Changed course to right to 200^o T (PGC) by column movement. 0753 Changed course to right by column movement to 210^o T (PGC).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 143.4

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.
 
 

08 – 12 Watch

Steaming as before on course 210^o T (PGC) speed 20 knots (200 RPM). 0800 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Sixty. 0803 Changed course to 270^o T (PGC). 0810 Changed course to 180^o T (PGC). 0823 Slowed to 8 knots (80 RPM). At 0829 commenced fueling U.S.S. WATTS at sea by the astern method. 0829 Commenced fueling at sea exercises. 0925 Commenced transferring fuel to U.S.S. WATTS. 0920 Changed course to the right to 290^o T (PGC). Maneuvering on various courses and at various speeds during fueling operation. Operation completed at 0950. 0950 Completed fueling U.S.S. WATTS having transferred 5,488 gallons of fuel oil. 1025 Commenced maneuvering on various courses and speeds to be taken in tow by U.S.S. WATTS. At 1057 exercised at towing with U.S.S. WATTS taking DENVER under tow. 1057 Received towing hawsers from U.S.S. WATTS. 1106 Secured hawser to starboard chain and veered chain to 30 fathoms. At 1128 towing hawser parted while making 5½ knots. 1128 Towing hawser parted making 5½ knots. 1135 Increased speed to 15 knots (150 RPM), set course 140^o T (PGC). Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 84

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Steaming as before on base course 140^o T (PGC) at a speed of 15 knots (150 RPM). Commenced tactical exercises at 1256 and increased standard speed to 20 knots (200 RPM) at 1305. Continued drills on tactical exercises until 1417. At 1417 manned the anti-aircraft battery and maneuvered radically to avoid simulated air attack. 1417 Sounded A.A. call and commenced maneuvering radically to avoid simulated air attack. 1536 Ceased simulated air attack and settled on course 060^o T (PGC) at a speed of 25 knots (256 RPM).

Av. Steam 600

Av. RPM 194

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

Steaming as before on course 060^o T (PGC) speed 25 knots (256 RPM). 1605 Commenced steaming on various courses and at various speeds proceeding through swept channel entering San Diego Harbor. 1628 Passed Point Loma Light to port, distance 1500 yards. 1637 Pilot H.N. Korg came aboard. 1659 U.S.S. YT 266 AND YT 148 came alongside to port. At 1706 moored starboard side to Pier 1, San Diego, California. 1706 Moored starboard side to Pier No. 1, San Diego, California with the following lines in use: bow line, two crossed springs forward and aft, and a stern line; all lines doubled up. Ships draft forward 23’1", aft 25’ 2". 1716 Secured main and steering engines. 1725 Passengers Ensign Transue and Ensign Luebke left the ship to resume their assigned duties. 1730 Commenced receiving telephone service from the dock. 1730 Secured boiler No. 1. 1745 Commenced receiving fresh water from the dock.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

18 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1840 U.S.S. PRESTON underway and stood out of harbor.

C. L. Joslin, Jr., Ensign, USN.

20 –24 Watch

Moored as before. 2120 Ammunition truck came alongside quarterdeck brow. 2224 Commenced receiving six inch ammunition. 2246 Commenced blowing tubes on No. 4 Boiler; secured 2252. 2255 Completed receiving ammunition having received from Naval Ammunition Depot, Mare Island, California, the following: 129 rounds 6"/47 powder, SPD3135, in Mk3 tanks; 16 rounds 6"//47 powder, SPD 5133, Mk 1 tanks; 11 rounds 6"/47 projectiles, A.P. Mk 35-2, L & F; 110 rounds 6"/47 projectiles, H.C. Mk 34, L & F; 10 rounds catapult charges, SPD 3240 in tanks (10); 1 SP sample; 1 replacement tank; 110 P.D. fuzes, Mk 29-2; 110 M.T. Fuzes 45 sec, Mk 18-2; 145 6"/47 cases; 10 catapult cases.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

Moored as before.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier No. 1, San Diego Navy Yard, San Diego, California, with the following lines in use: one 1 5/8" wire bow line doubled; doubled wire forward and after bow springs; doubled wire forward and after quarter springs, and one 1 5/8" wire stern line doubled. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: fresh water and telephone. Boiler No. 4 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: U.S.S. AMERICAN LEGION (SOPA), DENVER, PRINCE WILLIAM, ROCKFORD, FOX, MUSKOGEE, FIEBERLING, RALL, BOGGS, SMALLEY, HOWORTH, SAUSALITY, CARSON CITY, KYNE, GRAND FORKS, ALPINE, YAKUTAT, and various yard and district craft.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0802 U.S.S. CUSHING underway and stood out of harbor. 0815 Mustered crew at quarters with following absentees: Forty nine. 0815 U.S.S. FOX underway and stood out of harbor. 0840 U.S.S. YO 130 came alongside port beam. 0855 Commenced receiving fuel. 0950 U.S.S. HOVEY underway and stood out of harbor. 1030 Commenced loading ammunition. 1053 Secured from receiving fuel oil having received 98,622 gallons. 1054 Report of normal received on inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. 1115 Completed taking on ammunition having received the following: 102 rounds 5"/38 A.A. Common projectiles, Mk 35-5; 272 rounds 5"/38 SPDN 5315; 49 rounds 5"/38 Illuminating projectiles, Mk 30-7; 6,000 rounds 40 mm cartridges, H.E. Tracer; 1980 rounds 20 mm cartridges, H.E. incendiary; 1260 rounds 20 mm cartridges, H.E. Tracer. 1116 U.S.S. YO 130 cast off our port beam. 1150 Rear Admiral Denenbrink came on board on unofficial visit.

J. B. Heifner, Lt.(jg), USNR.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1305 Rear Admiral Denebrink left the ship. 1400 Hoisted aboard both planes. The following named officers and men returned aboard having completed temporary duty at the U.S. Naval Air Station, San Diego, California: Lt.(jg) A. B. Haseltine, A-V(N), USNR; Lt.(jg) E.G. Yesko, A-V(N), USNR; Lyons, T., ARM2c, 626 14 15, USNR; Mardigan, D.A., AMM2c, 201 93 74, USN. 1515 Lit fires under Boiler No. 3.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

R. F. Wall, Lt.(jg), USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored alongside Pier No. 1, San Diego Navy Yard, San Diego, California, in 7 fathoms of water with the following lines in use: wire bow and stern line, fore and after bow springs, fore and aft quarter springs, three parts in each. Receiving the following services from the dock: fresh water, telephone service. Boiler No. 3 is in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: U.S.S. PRINCE WILLIAM, ROCKFORD, CARSON CITY, MUSKOGEE, FIEBERLING, RALL, BOGGS, KYNE, SMALLEY, HOWORTH, GRAND FORKS, ALPINE, YAKUTAT, AMERICAN LEGION and various yard and district craft.

K. H. Brooks, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0815 Held quarters for muster; absentees; Forty four. 0816 U.S.S. FOX underway and stood out of harbor. 0817 U.S.S. SNYDER underway and stood out of harbor. 0826 U.S.S. BUCKLEY underway and stood out of harbor. 0915 U.S.S. YO 270 underway and stood out of harbor. 0928 Lighted fires under Boiler No. 1. 1015 U.S.S. S33 stood in and moored in assigned berth. 1159 Cut in Boiler No. 1 for auxiliary purposes.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1205 Secured Boiler No. 3. 1400 Held inspection of lower decks and living spaces in the after part of the ship.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1610 U.S.S. STACK stood in and anchored. 1615 U.S.S. FOX stood in and moored. 1640 U.S.S. S-23 stood in and moored. 1645 U.S.S. BRUSH stood in and anchored. 1645 U.S.S. ELLIOT stood in and anchored. 1647 U.S.S. BURLINGTON stood in and anchored. 1654 HMS RAJAS stood in and moored. 1747 U.S.S. SHELIFKOF stood in and anchored.

M. F. Yerger, Lt.(jg), USN.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2055 U.S.S. GILMER stood in. 2115 U.S.S. DECATUR stood in.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.