CONDENSED
CL 58
U. S. S. DENVER delivered to Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa., by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Camden, New Jersey, and placed in commission. Captain Robt. B. Carney, U. S. Navy, Commanding.
Pre-commissioning Watch
At 0915 CL58 was secured starboard side to west side of pier #4, Nay Yard, Philadelphia by the builders, New York Shipbuilding Corporation personnel for delivery to U. S. Navy. All available naval personnel under orders to U.S.S. Denver had been embarked prior to vessels departure from the building yard at Camden, N. J. or embarked at Navy Yard Philadelphia prior to 1015. At 1015 sounded assembly at foul weather paroles. 1020 began marching to the ship’s hanger preparatory to commissioning ceremony. At 1035 Navy Yard band and at 1045 a Marine guard furnished by the Commissioning Officer Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Philadelphia came on board and were formed in the hanger. At 1110 Commandant Navy Yard Philadelphia, Rear Admiral M. F. Draernel, U. S. Navy, came on board and was escorted to the balcony of the hanger by the prospective Commanding Officer, Captain Robert B. Carney, U. S. Navy. The Commandant addressed the ships company and at 1116, stated that by the authority vested in him he place U. S. S. Denver (CL58) in commission; hoisted colors and the flag of Rear Admiral Draernel. 1118 Captain Robert B. Carney U. S. Navy read his orders from the Chief of the Bureau of Naval Personnel (file 33105 date Oct. 5, 1942) to duty in command of U. S. S. Denver when commissioned, assumed command, briefly addressed the ships company and at 1122 directed the Executive Officer, Commander Neil D. Brantly to set the watch. At 1125, according to the customs of the service, set the watch, consisting of the first section.
W. I. Leahy, Lt. Comdr. U. S. Navy, Navigator
At 1125, the first watch was set. At 1140 the Commandant, Fourth Naval District left the ship and his flag was hauled down.
Peter K. Wells, Lt. Comdr. USNR
12 to 16 Moored as before. 1530 Secured #3 boiler and completed arrangements for taking the following services from the dock; steam, electricity, fresh water, flushing water, and telephone.
F. Welch Jr., Lt.(jg) USN
16 – 20 Moored as before.
A. E. Gross, Lt. (jg) USNR
20 – 24 Moored as before.
Peter K. Wells, Lt. Comdr. USNR
Friday, October 16, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
0 – 4 Moored starboard side to west side of pier #4 Navy Yard, Phila. Pa. with the following lines out: bow and stern wires, two forward and after bow springs, forward and after quarter springs. Receiving the following services from the dock: electricity, steam, fresh water, comp. air, and telephone. All boilers secured. Ships present MONTPELIER (SOPA), GHERADI, H.M.S. SEA WOLF and various yard and district craft.
F. Welch Jr., Lt.(jg) USN
4 – 8 Moored as before.
0800 – 1200 Moored as before. 0935 The S.C. 698 got under way in the stream. 1100 Paymaster reported aboard with eighty thousand two hundred dollars ($80,200).
R. H. Goebel, Lt. USNR
1200 – 1600 Moored as before.
R. E. Magoffin, Lt., USN
1600 – 2000 Moored as before. 1945 Set material condition modified "B" below the third deck. Moored as before.
E. F. Baldwin, Lt. USNR
2000 – 2400 Moored as before. 2330 Fire and bilge supply was shifted from the dock to the ship’s pumps in order to furnish sufficient pressure.
L. V. Forde, Lt (jg) USN
Saturday, October 17, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
0 – 4 Moored starboard side to west side of pier #4 Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the following lines in use: four crossed springs forward and four crossed springs aft. Receiving the dock: electricity, steam, fresh water, compressed air, and telephone service. Ships present: U.S.S MONTPELIER (SOPA), U.S.S. GHERADI, H.M.S. SEA WOLF, and various yard and district craft. 0200 discover about 5 inches of water flooding the crews galley, cause by eductors backing water up through the drain pies to the galley. Took measures to change adjustment of eductor to permit discharge overboard, which relieve the flooding situation, permitting galley drains to operate in normal manner. The First Lieutenant, Supply Officer, and Engineer Officer of were notified when the flooding condition was discovered. Damage to equipment to be determined by test.
R. E. Magoffin, Lt. U.S.N.
4 – 8 Moored as before. 0600 Set watch on 4 20 mm guns. Turned out all topside lights. 0630 Received the following provisions for use in General Mess inspected as to quantity by Ens. H. Bress, USN, and quality by Lane, R. J. PhM1/c USNR, from Freihofer Baking Company: Bread, white 636 lbs., Bread, whole wheat, 400 lbs. 0715 Secured 20 mm. Battery from dawn alert. 0730 Received following provisions for use in General Mess inspected as to quantity by Ens. H. Bress USN, and quality by Lane, R. J. PhM1/c USNR from Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy: Milk, Grade "A" – 75 gals. Moored as before.
E. F. Baldwin, Lt. USNR
08 – 12 Moored as before. 0800 Tested general alarm. 1145 Robert F. Dawson, A. S. was injured while on duty, diagnoses: contusion, right foot, treated at Navy Yard Dispensary, and returned to ship.
L. V. Forde, Lt. (jg) USN
12 – 16 Moored as before.
16 – 20 Moored as before.
H. M. Brinser, Lt. (jg) USN
2000 – 2400 Moored as before.
R. H. Goebel, Lt. USNR
Sunday, October 18, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored starboard side to pier 4, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with various manila lines. Receiving the following services from the dock: fresh water, steam, compressed air , electricity, and telephone. Men of War present: MONTPELIER, GHERARDI, HMS SEAWOLF and various district craft; SOPA in MONTPELIER.
A. E. Gross, Lt. (jg) USNR
04 – 08 Moored as before. At 0740 received from Modern Sanitary Dairy, Philadelphia, Penn. 75 gallons grade "A" milk for the general mess, inspected as to quality by Mussori, A. L. PhM2/c as to quantity by Lt. Parker, USN.
H. M. Brinser, Lt. (jg) USN
08 – 12 Moored as before. 0910 Received 140 qts. Of ice cream for use in the general mess from the Phila. Dairy Co. Inc. Inspected as to quantity by Lt. (jg) Peery and as to quality by Lt. (jg) S. C. Atkinson (MC) USN.
F. Welch Jr., Lt. (jg) USN
12 – 16 Moored as before. 1315 Completed receiving lubricating oil: 1822 gallons.
L. V. Forde, Lt. (jg) USN
16 – 20 Moored as before. 1800 USS BARRACUDA stood in and moored to dock. Set Material Condition "B" below armored deck.
R. E. Magoffin, Lt. USN
20 – 24 Moored as before.
E. F. Baldwin, Lt. USNR
Monday, October 19, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored starboard side to west side of pier 4, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. with the following lines in use: 1 5/8 bow wire, 1 5/8 stern wire, two forward and after 6" manila bow springs and two forward and after 6" manila quarter springs. Receiving the following services from the dock: electricity, steam, fresh water, compressed air, and telephone. Ships present: U.S.S. Montpelier (SOPA), U.S.S. Gherardi, U.S.S. Barracuda, and H.M.S. Sea Wolf.
L. V. Forde, Lt. (jg) USN
4 – 8 Moored as before. 0630 Received following stores for the general mess, inspected as to quantity by Ens. J. W. Newland, USN, and, as to quality by Stone, J. J. PhM2/c, USN: 75 gallons fresh mil, from SHEARER’S MODERN SANITARY DAIRY, Philadelphia, Penn, and 300 lbs. white bread from FREIHOFER BAKING Co., Philadelphia, Penn.
R. E. Magoffin, Lt. USN
8 – 12 Moored as before. 0800 Obtained Captain’s permission and lit off No. 4 boiler. 1000 Received the following provisions for General Mess, inspected as to quantity by Ens. S. D. Cornish, USN and as to quality by Lt. (jg) S. C. Atkinson, Jr. MC from Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy – Milk Grade "A" – 75 gals. From Philadelphia Dairy Products Co., Inc. – Ice Cream – 280 qts. 1000 Stationed special sea details preparations for dock trials. 1020 Obtained Captain’s permission turn over main engines. 1135 Ready Bridge and Engine rooms. 1141 Ahead 1/3 stbd, 033 revs. 1150 Ahead 1/3 port, 033 rev. 1158 Stop port. 1200 Ahead 1/3 port. 1030 USS Barracuda underway, stood down channel.
E. F. Baldwin, Lt. USNR
12 – 16 Moored as before. At 1418 observed fire in Navy Yard and called away Fire and Rescue Party. At 1430 secured Fire and Rescue Party. At 1504 fire was reported in compartment C-311-A: sounded Fire Quarters. At 1520 secured from Fire Quarters.
H. M. Brinser, Lt. (jg) USN
16 – 20 Moored as before. 1630 Let fires die out under all boilers and commenced taking steam from the dock.
F. Welch Jr., Lt. (jg) USN
20 – 24 Moored as before.
Tuesday, October 20, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored starboard side to pier #4, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the following lines: four crossed springs forward, four crossed springs aft, and wire head and stern lines. Receiving steam, fresh water, compressed air, electricity, and telephone from dock. Ships present are Montpelier (SOPA), Gherardi, Bass, H.M.S. Seawolf and various other yard and district craft.
R. H. Goebel, Lt. USNR
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0630 Received the following stores aboard for the general mess from Freihofer Baking Co: White bread 318 lbs., Whole wheat bread 200 lbs., inspected as to quality and quantity by Ens. Bird, USN.
L. J. Tobin, Lt. (jg) USNR
08 – 12 Moored as before. Tested General Alarm; results satisfactory. 0844 Lighted off #4 Boiler. 0900 Held pay day for crew. 0910 Lighted off #4 boiler. 1040 Completed pay day for crew. 1115 BASS underway and stood out. 1150 Secured #4 Boiler.
12 – 16 Moored as before. 1240 Lit off No. 4 boiler. 1315 Sounded drill call; held gunnery school. 1335 Secured No. 4 boiler. 1410 British freighter FORGIEMY stood in and moored to pier 4.
F. R. Hoeppner, Lt. (jg) USNR
16 – 20 Moored as before. 1710 The Capt, left the ship. 1735 Capt. Returned to the ship. 1800 Set material condition Baker. 1638 Received the following provisions for General mess inspected as to quantity by C. M. Ragsdall APC as to quality by Stone, J. J. PhM2/c USN from Greisler Bros. Inc. 16 Boxes Liver (beef) 827 lbs. From R. C. Williams & Co. Inc. 27 Cs Can goods 1310 lbs – 1 bag peas 36lbs – 8 cs Con. Pickles 480 lbs – 4 cs Relish 240 lbs. 12 cs olives 2430 lbs one broken.
W. M. Foster, Lt. (jg) USNR
20 – 24 Moored as before.
G. C. Wilson, Lt. (jg) USNR
Wednesday, October 21, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored starboard side to west side of Pier No#4, Navy Yard, Philadelphia with the following lines: four crossed springs forward and four crossed springs aft, and wire head and stern lines. Receiving fresh water, compressed air, steam, electricity, and telephone from the dock. Ships present are Montpelier (SOPA), Gherardi, H.M.S. Sea Wolf, British freighter Forgiemy and numerous yard and district craft.
F. R. Hoeppner, Lt. (jg) USNR
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0530 Received the following provisions for General mess from Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy. Milk grade "A" 75 gals. – From Freihofers Baking Co. Bread (M. Perfect) 218 lbs. – Bread (W. Wheat) 200 lbs. – Inspected as to quantity by Ens. H. N. Bress USN and as to quality by Lane, R. J. PhM1/c USN. 0700 Lighted fires under No. 2 boiler. 0716 Executed sunrise.
W. M. Foster, Lt. (jg) USNR
08 – 12 Moored as before. 0815 British freighter FORGIEMY got under way from Pier 4. 0910 Lighted off #4 boiler. 1000 Received the following for the general mess: 140 quarts, cuts #1, 140 quarts, cuts #4 ice cream. Inspected for quantity by Ens. J. P. Belserene, USNR. Inspected for quality by R. J. Lane PM1/c. From Philadelphia Dairy Products Co. Inc. 1100 commenced dock trials. Standard speed for trials 200 RPM.
G. C. Wilson, Lt. (jg) USNR
12 – 16 Moored as before. 1220 Received following provisions for use in General Mess from the Kraft Cheese Co.: 400 lbs. White American cheese, inspected for quantity by Ens. J. R. Belserene and as to quantity by Gov. Inspectors. 1220 Received the following provisions for use in General Mess from the Ben Corson Wholesale Co.: 2500 lbs. apples, 1000 lbs. cabbage, 1125 lbs. celery, 750 lbs. spinach. Inspected as to quantity by Ens. J. R. Belserene and as to quality by Gov. Inspector. 1220 Received the following provisions for use in General Mess from the Cudaky Packing Co.: Dried Sliced Beef – 1512 lbs., inspected as to quantity by Ens. J. R. Belserene and as to quality by Gov. Inspector. 1225 HMS Royal Sovereign standing in. 1251 HMS Royal Sovereign moored opposite side Pier #4 port side to. 1400 Received the following provisions for use in general mess from J. P. Eubank Co.: 10,000 lbs. potatoes. Inspected as to quantity by Ens. J. R. Belserene and as to quality by Gov. Inspector. 1400 Received the following provisions for use in general mess from the Fairmont Creamery Co., 992 lbs. butter. Inspected as to quantity by Ens. J. R. Belserene and as to quality by Gov. Inspector. 1400 Received the following provisions for use in general mess from Jersey Belle Food Prod. Co., 60 lbs. (4 ca.) DESS PWDR, Inspected as to quantity by Lt. (jg) J. T. Fliss and as to quality by Gov. Inspector. 1410 Dock trial completed. 1415 Secured engines from dock trials. 1500 Received the following provisions for use in general mess from Stanley Marvel: 120 cases Fresh Standard Eggs, inspected as to quantity by Ens. J. R. Belserene and as to quality by Gov. Inspector.
E. F. Baldwin, Lt. USNR
16 – 20 Moored as before. 1615 Received the following provisions from Frank Christaldi Co. Philadelphia, Pa. 1120 lbs. grapes, 1600 lbs. Casaba melons, 1125 lbs. California oranges, 840 lbs. tomatoes. Inspected as to quantity by Lt. (jg) Wiley USNR; inspected as to quality by J. H. Murray C. C. Std. The following provisions received from Edward L. Wallace Co., Philadelphia, Pa. were inspected by the same men: 1190 lbs. grapefruit, 600 lbs. pears, 652 lbs. cauliflower. 1800 The USS Denver assumed the administrative duties of SOPA. 1800 Set material condition "Baker".
L. V. Forde, Lt. (jg) USN
20 – 24 Moored as before. 2018 Exercised at night fire drill. 2032 Secured from fire drill.
R. E. Magoffin, Lt. USN
Thursday, October 22, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored starboard side to west side of Pier No. 4, Navy Yard, Philadelphia with the following lines: four crossed springs forward and four crossed springs aft, and wire head and stern lines. Ships present USS Denver (Administrative SOPA), USS Montpelier (SOPA), USS Gherardi, H.M.S. Seawolf, HMS Royal Sovereign, Br. S. S. Forgiemy and various other yard and district craft.
E. F. Baldwin, USNR
04 – 08 0615 Received the following provisions from Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy 75 gals. "A" milk. 0645 Received the following provisions from Freihofer Baking Co. 318 lbs. white bread, 200 lbs. wheat bread. All provisions inspected as to quantity by Lt. (jg) R. H. Peery USNR and as to quality by Mussary PhM2/c. 0650 U.S.S. Montpelier turned over Ford station wagon and keys to U. S. S. Denver. 0650 Lighted fires under #3 boiler. 0715 U. S. S. Montpelier underway and stood out. 0718 Executed sunrise.
L. V. Forde, Lt. (jg) USN
8 – 12 Moored as before. 1030 Commenced dock trial for training purposes. Stationed special sea details. 1030 Ceased taking electricity from the dock, cut in own ships power supply.
R. E. Magoffin, Lt. USN
12 – 16 Moored as before. 1300 Main engines secured. 1420 Secured #1 & 3 boilers. 1430 Receiving steam and electrical power from the dock.
L. V. Forde, Lt. (jg) USN
16 – 20 Moored as before.
A. E. Gross, Lt. (jg) USNR
20 – 24 Moored as before.
J. G. Lightburn, Lt. (jg) USNR
Friday, October 23, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored starboard side to west side of Pier 4, Navy Yard, Philadelphia Pa. with the following lines: four crossed springs forward and four crossed springs aft, and wire head and stern lines. Receiving the following services from the shore: steam, compressed air, fresh water, electricity, and telephone. Ships present: U.S.S. Denver (SOPA), U. S. S. Gherardi, H.M. S. Royal Sovereign, H.M.S. Sea Wolf, and various small craft.
L. V. Forde, Lt. (jg) USN
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0630 Received From SHEARER’S MODERN SANITARY DAIRY, 75 gallons milk, from FREIHOFER BAKING CO., 518 lbs bread for use in General Mess. Inspected as to quantity by R. H. PERRY, Lt. (jg) USNR and as to quality by THWEATT, H. C. PhM2/c. 0707 Lighted off boiler #2.
A. E. Gross, Lt. (jg) USN
08 – 12 1055 Received the following stores for use in the general mess from Philadelphia Dairy Products Co. 140 quarts Cut 8 No. 5 Ice Cream. Inspected as to quality by Lt. Comdr. WARE. As to quantity by W. L. Coody. 1200 Assumed Medical Watch.
Lt. (jg) Lightburn
12 – 16 Moored as before. 1305 Completed dock trials. Secured all main engines. 1340 Secured #2 and #3 boilers, commenced receiving steam and electricity from yard sources. The following provisions were received for use in the general mess from Phila. Dairy Products Co., Phila. Pa. 140 qts. ice cream. Inspected for quantity by Ens. Yerger and for quality by J. Murray, C. C. Std. and accepted.
K. P. Houlihan, Lt. USNR
16 – 20 Moored as before. 1607 Rear Admiral Chantry came aboard. 1700 Rear Admiral Chantry left the ship. 1755 Montpelier stood in. 1900 USS Montpelier was tied up to Pier 2.
R. M. Ash, Capt. USMC
20 – 24 Moored as before.
R. E. Magoffin, Lt. USN
Saturday, October 24, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored stbd. side to Pier #4, Navy Yard, Phila. Pa. with the following lines: four crossed springs fowd. and four crossed springs aft, and wire bow and stern lines. Receiving the following services from yard sources: fresh water, steam, compressed air, electricity, and telephone. Ships present: Montpelier (SOPA), Denver (Admin. SOPA), Gherardi, H.M. S. Royal Sovereign, H.M.S. Sea Wolf, Br. S.S. Fargiemy and various yard and district craft. All boilers secured.
K. P. Houlihan, Lieut. USHR
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0620 Received following stores for general mess. Inspected as to quantity by Ensign Yerger USNR and as to quality by A. L. Mussari, PM2/c, from Shearer’s Sanitary Dairy, 75 gal. milk. From Freihofer Baking Company, 636 lbs. white bread, and 400 lbs. wheat bread.
R. M. Ash, Capt. USMC
8 – 12 Moored as before. 0930 Held quarters for muster and Captains inspection of crew and upper decks. 0930 Received the following provisions for use in the general mess from SUPPLEE Dairy Products Co., Philadelphia, Penn. 400 lbs. cottage cheese. Inspected as to quantity by Ens. J. R. Belserene, and as to quality by Lt. Comdr (MC) R. L. Ware, USN. 1050 Secured from Captain’s inspection.
R. E. Magoffin, Lt. USN
12 – 16 Moored as before. 1200 Received the following supplies for use in the general mess from Supplee-Nitts-Jones Milk Co.; 400 lbs. cottage cheese inspected as to quantity by Ens. J. R. Belserene and for quality by Dr. Atkinson. 1245 Shifted shore steam from forward to aft.
E. F. Baldwin, Lt. USNR
16 – 20 Moored as before.
K. P. Houlihan, Lt. USNR
20 – 24 Moored as before.
H. M. Brinser, Lt (jg) USN
Sunday, October 25, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored as before, stbd. side to Pier #4, Navy Yard, Phila. Pa. with the following lines: four crossed springs fowd. and four crossed springs aft, and wire head and stern lines. Ships present: Montpelier (SOPA), Denver (Admin. SOPA), Gherardi, H.M.S. Royal Sovereign, H.M.S. Sea Wolf, Br. S.S. F0rgienny, S-17, S. C. 698, L.C.I. 210 and various yard and district craft.
E. F. Baldwin, Lt. USNR
04 – 08 Moored as before.
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0630 Received the following stores for general mess from Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy 75 gallons milk grade "A", inspected as to quantity by Ens. Bress, USN and as to quality by Lane, R. J. PhM1/c USN.
L. J. Tobin, Lt. (jg) USNR
08 – 12 Moored as before. 0900 Received following stores for general mess: 140 quarts cut 8 #4 ice cream inspected as to quality by Lane, R .L. PhM1/c USN and as to quantity by KUHLEMY, W. J., 2nd Lt. USMC.
H. M. Brinser, Lt. (jg) USN
12 –16 Moored as before.
J. H. Caldwell, Lt. USN
16 – 20 Moored as before.
J. P. Wiley, Lt. (jg) USNR
20 – 24 Moored as before.
G. C. Wilson, Lt. (jg) USNR
Monday, October 26, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
0 – 4 Moored starboard side to west side of pier #4, Navy Yard, Philadelphia with the following lines: Four crossed springs forward and four crossed springs aft, and wire bow and stern lines. Receiving following services from the dock: fresh water, steam, compressed air, electricity, and telephone. Ships present: Montpelier (SOPA), Ghirardi, S-17, S. C. 698, H.M.S. Royal Sovereign, and Br. S.S. Forgienny, Denver (Admin SOPA).
J. H. Caldwell, Lieut. USN
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0610 Received the following stores for the general mess: 75 gallons grade ‘A’ milk from Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy. Inspected as to quantity by Lt. R. H. Goebel, as to quality by R. J. Lane PhM1/c. 0700 Lighted fires under boiler #2. 0735 Received the following stores for the general mess: 318# M. Perfect Bread, 200# W. Wheat Bread. Inspected as to quantity by Ens. Bird, USN, as to quality by R. J. Lane, PhM1/c. Received from Freihofer Baking Co. 0755 Lighted fires under boiler #4.
Lt. R. H. Goebel, USNR
08 – 12 Moored as before. 0828 USS MONTPELIER got underway and stood out. 0840 Hoisted SOPA pennant. 0910 Secured Boiler #4. 0915 Lighted fires under Boiler #3. 0934 Shifted electricity form dock to ship’s generator. 1020 Received the following stores for the general mess: 140 quarts of ice cream from the Philadelphia Dairy Products co. Inspected as to quality by Lt. (jg) Atikinson USN (MC) and as to quantity by Ensign S. D. Cornish, USNR. 1030 Commenced dock trials. 1108 British Invasion Boat LC1 Type got underway and stood out.
J. P. Wiley, Lt. (jg) USNR
12 – 1600 Moored as before. 1230 Tested siren and whistle. 1232 Let fires die out under Boiler #1. 1330 Let fires die out under Boiler #2. 1355 Let fires die out under Boiler #3. Received for use in the general mess from J. P. Eubank Co., 522 lbs. parsnips, 5000 lbs. potatoes; inspected as to quantity by CC Std. J. H. Murray and as to quality by Gov’t Inspectors of Phil. Navy Yard.
J. G. Lightburn, Lt. (jg) USNR
16 – 20 U. S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA 1605 Received following stores for general mess: from Frank Christaldi, Philadelphia Pa.; 1000 lbs. onions, 1375 lbs. carrots, 1200 lbs. lettuce, 2700 oranges, 1400 lbs. celery, 1050 lbs. broccoli. Inspected as to quantity by Ens. Peery USNR and as to quality by Beckenstater, government inspector, U. S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. 1730 Received the following stores for the general mess from Edward L. Wallace Philadelphia, PA. 1020 lbs. pears, 2208 lbs. sweet potatoes, 540 lbs. cauliflower, 629 lbs. peppers. Inspected as to quality by Ens. Peery USNR and as to quality by Beckenstater, government inspector, U. S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. 1800 Set material condition "Baker". 1805 Executed sunset.
L. V. Forde, Lt. (jg) USN
20 – 24 Moored as before. 2052 Darkened ship. 2103 Lighted ship.
A. E. Gross, Lt. (jg) USNR.
Tuesday, October 27, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored as before. Stbd. Side to pier #4 Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Penna. with the following lines, four crossed springs forward and four cross springs aft. And wire head and stern line. Receiving the following services from the dock, electricity, steam, fresh water, compres. air and telephone. Ships present Denver (SOPA), Gherardl, H. M. S. Royal Sovereign, H. M. S. Sea Wolf, Br S. S. Forgienny, S-17, SC 698, LCI 210, and various yard and district craft.
J. G. Lightburn, Lt. (jg)
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0515 Received the following stores for the general mess: from Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy, Philadelphia, Pa.: 75 gals. grade ‘A’ milk. Inspected as to quality and quantity by Lt. (jg) Lamm USNR. 0723 Executed sunrise.
L. V. Forde, Lt. (jg) USN
08 – 12 Moored as before. 0800 Tested general alarm; results satisfactory.
12 – 16 Moored as before. 1340 Received the following provisions for the general mess; inspected as to quantity by Ensign J. W. Newland, Jr., USNR and as to quality by P. T. Cosgrove, government inspector, from Charles Ritter, Inc: 1224 lbs. fresh chickens.
R. E. Magoffin, Lt. USN
16 – 20 Moored as before. 1630 Received the following provisions for use in the general mess. From; - R. C. Williams Co. Phila. Pa. 3 bags split peas. From Frank Christaldi Co. 612 lbs. tomatoes. Inspected for quantity and quality by J. W. Murray, C. C. STD. 1630 The LST 325 was launched from Slipway #1, Phila. Navy Yard.
K. P. Houlihan, Lieut. USNR
20 – 24 Moored as before. 2345 Captain R. B. Carney, USN returned to the ship, temporary additional duty having been completed.
R. M. Ash, Capt. USMR
Wednesday, October 28, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
0 – 4 Moored starboard side to pier #4, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with four crossed springs forward and four crossed springs aft, and wire head and stern lines. Receiving electricity, steam, fresh water, compressed air and telephone services from the dock. Ships present: USS Denver (SOPA), USS Gherardi, USS Bass, USS BARRACUDA, USS BONITA, HMS ROYAL SOVERIGN, HMS SEA WOLF, USS R-207, USS R173, USS S-17, and various yard and district craft.
R. E. Magoffin, Lt. USN
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0500 Received the following stores for use in the General Mess: From Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy - 75 gals. milk. Inspected for quantity and quality by Lt. K. P. Houlihan. 0645 Lighted fires under #4 boiler.
K. P. Houlihan, Lt. USNR
08 – 12 Moored as before. 0923 Shifted power from shore lines to number one (1) generator. 0950 Tested whistle and siren, test satisfactory. 1015 Main engines tested. 1025 British submarine, H.M.S. Sea Wolf stood out of dry dock.
R. M. Ash, Capt. USMC
12 – 16 1340 Secured boilers Nos. 2 and 4. 1530 Received from Charles Ritter, Inc. the following provisions for use in the General Mess, 3538 lbs. 40 boxes A fancy frozen turkeys undrawn 2115 lbs. 40 boxes B choice frozen medium roosters undrawn inspected as to quality by Govt. Inspector and as to quantity by Lt. (jg) Brinser. Moored as before.
E. F. Baldwin, Lt. USNR
16 – 20 1850 Received for general mess the following stores inspected as for quantity by H. Bress, Ens. USN: from General Food Sales Co. Inc., twenty (20) cases of jello.
H. M. Brinser, Lt. (jg) USN
20 – 24 Moored as before.
Thursday, October 29, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
0 4 Moored starboard side to Pier No. 4, Navy Yard, Philadelphia Pa. with four crossed springs ford. And four crossed springs aft, and wire head and stern lines. Receiving electricity, steam, fresh water, compressed air, and telephone services from the dock. Ships present: USS DENVER (SOPA), USS GHERARDI, USS S-17, USS NAUGATUCK, USS PC577, USS AGATE, USS ROLLER, and various yard and district craft. 0340 Cataling, L. F., A. S., 4 Div., fell out of hammock, sustained cut on forehead, treated in sick bay.
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0505 received for general mess from Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy - 75 gallons grade "A" milk; inspected as to quantity by Lt. (jg) Tobin and as to quality by Lane, R. J. PhM1/c. 0630 lit off boiler #2.
L. J. Tobin, Lt. (jg) USNR
08 –12 Moored as before. 0804 USS GHERARDI got underway and stood out. 0920 Shifted electric power supply from dock to ship’s generators. 1040 Received for general mess the following provisions: from W. L. Evans, Philadelphia PA. 550 H. fillet sole, government inspected as to quality, as to quantity by Healy, M. F. Jr., Lt. (jg) USNR, form J. P. Eubank, Philadelphia, Pa 1000 lbs. bananas, government inspected as to quality as to quantity by Healy, M. E. Jr., from General Foods Sales USNR Co. Inc. Philadelphia, Pa. 20 cases (12 packages per case) dessert powder prepared with gelatin (flavored), Type II as follows: cherry (3 cases), lemon (3), lime (3), orange (3), raspberry (4), strawberry (4), government inspected as to quality, as to quantity Healy, M. F. Jr., Lt. (jg) USNR. 1100 Received for general mess following provisions inspected for quality by Lane, L. J. PhM1/c and for quantity by Healy, M. F., Jr., Lt. (jg): 140 packages , 8 cut 1, ice cream.
M. P. Healy, Jr., Lt. (jg) USNR
12 – 16 Moored as before.
J. P. Wiley, Lt. (jg) USNR
16 – 20 Moored as before.
J. H. Caldwell, Lt. USN
20 – 24 Moored as before.
R. H. Goebel, Lt. USNR
Friday, October 30, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored as before, Starboard side to Pier #4 Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA. with four crossed springs forward and four crossed springs aft, and wire head and stern lines. Ships present: USS DENVER (SOPA), USS BARRACUDA, USS BASS, USS BONIA, HMS ROYAL SOVEREIGN, USS S-17, USS PC 577, USS AGATE, USS ROLLER, SUU NAUGATUCK and various yard and district craft.
G. C. Wilson, Lt.(jg) USNR
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0540 Received for the general mess 75 gals. grade "A" milk from Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy – inspected as to quantity by Ens. Cornish and as to quality by Lane, PhM1/c. 0630 Lit off #1 and #3 boiler in preparation for dock trial.
J. H. Caldwell, Lt. USN
08 – 12 Moored as before. 0820 Shifted from dock power to ships generator #3. 0955 Captain left ship to call on C.O., H.M.S. Royal Sovereign. 1050 Received the following stores aboard for the general mess: 140 quarts of ice cream. Inspected as to Quantity by Goebel, R. H. Lt. USNR, and as to quality by Lane, R. T., PhM1/c. Received from Philadelphia dairy Products Co. 1115 Captain D. N. C. Tufnell, D.S.C., R. N., C.O. H.M.S, Royal Sovereign called on the commanding officer.
R. H. Goebel, Lt. USNR
12 – 16 Moored as before. 1200 Captain D. N. C. Tufnell, D.S.C., R. N., Commanding Officer H.M.S, Royal Sovereign, left the ship. 1230 Received the following stores for the general mess from Benj. Carson, Fruit and Produce Sellers, Philadelphia, Pa. 3750 lbs. apples, 3975 lbs. carrots, 1206 lbs. celery, 1050 lbs. spinach, 1380 lbs. broccoli; from Frank Christaldi, Fruit and Produce Co., Philadelphia, Pa.: 884 lbs. beets, 1250 lbs. squash, and 1000 lbs. turnips; from Fairmont Creamery Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 2160 lbs. butter; from Stanley Marvel, Philadelphia, Pa.: 100 cases fresh standard eggs. Inspected as to quantity by Ens. J. W. Newland USN and as to quality by Government Inspector Beckenstater. 1340 Secured main engines and #1 and #3 boilers. Receiving steam and electrical power from the shore. 1345 Captain inspected Engineering spaces and lower decks.
L. V. Forde, Lt.(jg) USN
16 – 20 Moored as before. 1700 The following general mess stores were received aboard, inspected as to quantity by APC. C. M. Ragsdale and as to quality by Thercatt, H P1m3/c, 800 lbs. potatoes, 1925 lbs grapes.
20 – 24 Moored as before.
J. G. Lightburn, Lt(jg) USNR
Saturday, October 31, 1942
Fitting out, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
00 – 04 Moored starboard side to west side of pier #4, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. with four crossed springs forward and four crossed springs aft and wire head and stern lines. Receiving fresh water, steam, compressed air, electricity, and telephone services from the dock. Ships present: USS Denver (SOPA), USS Gheredi, USS Barracuda, USS Bass, USS Bonita, HMS Royal Sovereign, and various yard and district craft.
L. V. Forde, Lt. (jg) USN
04 – 08 Moored as before. 0445 Received the following stores for general mess, 75 gallons Grade A milk from Shearer’s Modern Sanitary Dairy, inspected as to quantity by Lt. (jg) C. E. Lamm and as to quality by Thweatt, H. E. , PhM3/c. 0630 Lighted fire under Boiler #1.
08 – 12 0800 Moored as before. 1045 Received the following stores for use in general mess, inspected as to quality by THWEATT, H. E. PhM2/c, USN and As to quantity by COODY, W. L. S.C.3/c USN from Philadelphia Dairy Products Co. Inc. 280 quarts Ice cream.
J. G. Lightburn, Lt. (jg)
12 – 16 Moored as before.
J. T. Flis, Lt. (jg) USNR
16 – 20 Moored as before.
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