Reproduced below is a copy of the log book covering the SHANGRI-LA's activities for 1947 (thanks to Carla Cox!)
Jan. 1 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 2 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 3 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 4 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 5 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 6 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 7 - 0000hrs. Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
1125hrs. Fire reported in peacoat locker, compartment B-320-L.1
1130hrs. Fire extinguished before crew could exercise at fire quarters.1
Jan. 8 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 9 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 10 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 11 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 12 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 13 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 14 - 0000hrs. Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
1150hrs. CAPT Wilson P. COGSWELL departed from the ship on official leave. CDR J. A. THOMAS assumed temporary command of the ship.1
Jan. 15 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 16 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
1630hrs. Conducted close inspection of yard workmen departing from ship in effort to locate .45 caliber pistol, number 1522227, missing from stateroom 213.1
1800hrs. Fire quarters. Fire on 5th deck, frame 60, port side; a smoldering canvas piece of pipe lagging was extinguished.1
1810hrs. Secured from fire quarters.1
Jan. 17 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 18 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 19 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 20 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 21 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 22 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 23 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 24 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 25 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 26 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 27 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 28 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 29 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
1510hrs. CAPT W. P. COGSWELL, USN, Commanding Officer, returned aboard following a 15 day leave.1
Jan. 30 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Jan. 31 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Feb. 1 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Feb. 2 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Feb. 3 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Feb. 4 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
Feb. 5 - 0000hrs. Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
0856hrs. Commenced pumping water into Dry Dock # 4.1
0935hrs. Ceased pumping water into Dry Dock # 4. Water at depth of 22 feet.1
1200hrs. 22 feet of water in Dry Dock # 4.1
Feb. 6 - Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Dry dock is flooded to a depth on ship’s hull of 22 feet, draft fore and aft. No mooring lines are out.1
Feb. 7 - 0000hrs. Resting on keel blocks, Dry Dock # 4, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.1
0800hrs. Commenced flooding the dry dock to outside water level.1
0810hrs. Ship was water borne and took a 3 degrees list to port. Draft of the ship forward 23' 0", aft 25' 4”, mean 24' 2".1
0900hrs. Caisson of the dry dock floated and towed clear of the sill.1
0925hrs. Commenced being towed out of the Dry Dock # 4 to shift to berth alongside Pier # 3.1
0950hrs. Moored port side to Pier 3, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA.1
Feb. 8 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 9 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 10 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 11 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 12 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 13 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 14 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 15 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 16 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 17 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 18 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 19 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0815hrs. Fired up SC and SK radar.1
Feb. 20 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 21 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1505hrs. Completed testing port catapult. Condition satisfactory.1
1520hrs. Tested gasoline tank C-12 with 16 pounds of air pressure for 30 minutes. Conditions satisfactory.1
1539hrs. Completed hydrostatic test of number 3 arresting gear engine, condition unsatisfactory.1
Feb. 22 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 23 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 24 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1120hrs. Received the following report of test of arresting gear from Air Department: 0930hrs. Commenced hydrostatic test of number 3 arresting gear engine; 1015hrs. Completed hydrostatic test. Results: at 0800hrs. Sounds, pressure, no leakage. Poured termenals, inspirted and found satisfactory.1
1443hrs. Commenced test on starboard catapult.1
1550hrs. Secured air test on gasoline system piping.1
1630hrs. Tested steering units, test unsatisfactory: witnessed by LTJG JONES. Secured port and starboard steering units.1
Feb. 25 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1430hrs. Filled gasoline lines with fresh water.1
1510hrs. Completed air test on gas tank C-111. 16 pounds pressure for 30 minutes. No drop. Conditions satisfactory.1
1600hrs. Secured from catapult test.1
Feb. 26 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1600hrs. Completed 150 psi hydrostatic test on all gasoline piping. Test satisfactory. Completed 16 psi air test on gas tanks A-38 gas and A-39 gas. Test satisfactory.1
1615hrs. Catapult test secured but not completed.1
1635hrs. Completed test on all main, auxiliary and emergency steering motors and steering controls. Operation satisfactory. Degaussing coils and degaussing compensating coils inspected and calibrated. Steering gyro repeaters and pelorus repeaters tested and found satisfactory. Lubber lines on pelorus reset and checked against benchmarks.1
Feb. 27 - Moored as before.1
Feb. 28 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1615hrs. Fired up SK and SG radar.1
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Mar. 1 - Moored as before.1
Mar. 2 - Moored as before.1
Mar. 3 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0704hrs. Underway from Pier 3, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA, in accordance despatch # 170002 COMAIRPAC.1
0922hrs. Began increasing speed gradually. Maximum speed was changed at 0958hrs to 31 knots.1
1052hrs. Changed speed to 31.6 knots.1
1100hrs. Commenced full power trial; change speed to 32 knots.1
1330hrs. Backed all engines full.1
1332hrs. Change speed to 15 knots.1
1510hrs. Anchored in Hood Canal, Bangor, WA, with port anchor out 125 fathoms at the water’s edge in 28 fathoms of water with a mud bottom.1
1550hrs. Received YAM-840 alongside starboard quarter with torpedo warheads.1
1835hrs. Received ammunition lighter alongside to starboard side, frame 70, loaded with rockets.
1855hrs. Received ammunition lighter no. 133, on port side, frame 170, loaded with rockets.1
1925hrs. Received ammunition no. 807 alongside starboard side, frame 165, loaded with incendiary bombs.1
Mar. 4 - 0000-0400hrs. Continued ammunition loading.1
0400hrs. Anchored as before. Continued ammunition loading.1
0746hrs. Underway from anchorage in Hood Canal, Bangor, WA.1
0827hrs. Moored port side to ammunition loading pier Bangor, WA.1
1113hrs. Commenced loading ammunition on no. 2 elevator.1
1115hrs. Commenced loading ammunition on flight deck.1
Mar. 5 - 0000hrs. Moored port side to ammunition loading pier, Bangor, WA. Following machinery is out of commission: no. 1 boiler.1
0001hrs. No. 3 boiler reported out of commission.1
2000-2400hrs. Moored as before. Continued ammunition loading.1
Mar. 6 - 0000hrs. Moored as before to ammunition loading pier.1
1108hrs. Underway from ammunition loading pier, Bangor, WA.1
1449hrs. Anchored in 16 fathoms of water with the port anchor out, 90 fathoms of chain at the water’s edge. Anchor bearings: no. 1 buoy 252oT; Blake Island East Point Light 312.5oT; Vashon Island wharf 187oT; no. 2 buoy 029oT.1
2035hrs. Boilers 5 and 6 back in commission.1
Mar. 7 - 0000hrs. Anchored as before.1
0945hrs. Completed handling ammunition.1
1456hrs. Underway from Radar Calibration Anchorage, Blake Island, Puget Sound, WA, enroute to San Diego, CA, in accordance with CFWC restricted despatch 042101Z.1
Mar. 8 - Steaming as before.1
Mar. 9 - Steaming as before.1
Mar. 10 - Steaming as before.1
Mar. 11 - 0000hrs Steaming as before.1
1106hrs. Moored starboard side to Pier J-K, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA. Ships present are ANTIETAM (CV-36), RENDOVA (CVE-114), BADOENG STRAIT (CVE-116) and other various units of the U. S. fleet.1
Mar. 12 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1200hrs. USS SHANGRI-LA reporting to COMFLETRAGROUP for refresher training 1
1340hrs. Assembled crew at quarters for inspection by COMCARDIV 3.1
1400hrs. RADM Samuel P. GINDER, USN, was received aboard with 6 side buoys, two ruffles and flourishes, and admiral’s march, guard of the day and band.1
Mar. 13 - Moored as before.1
Mar. 14 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0635hrs. Underway from Pier Jig-King, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA, in accordance CTG 14.1 Operation Order no. 10-47 of 8 March 1947.1
1030hrs. Exercised at General Quarters for gun crews. Purpose of calibrating 40mm directors. Fired 10 rounds of 40mm BL and P ammunition. Maneuvered at various courses and speed during these exercises.1
1133hrs. Secured from General Quarters. Set Condition 4 cruising watch.1
1629hrs. Moored starboard side Pier O-P, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA.1
Mar. 15 - Moored as before.1
Mar. 16 - Moored as before.1
Mar. 17 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0755hrs. Underway from Pier O-P, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA, in accordance with CTG 14.1 Operation Order 11-47.1
1052hrs. Commenced landing aircraft.1
1105hrs. Completed landing aircraft. 4 SB2Cs, 4 F8Fs, 4 TBMs.1
1314hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
1322hrs. Secured launching aircraft. Have launched 4 SB2Cs, 4 F8Fs, and 4 TBMs.1
Mar. 18 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0855hrs. Commenced firing main battery to starboard. Target being towed by CARMICK (DMS-33).1
0911hrs. Fire in compartment C-217-L, held fire quarters.1
0917hrs. Ceased firing to starboard and commenced maneuvering on various courses and speed for a port run.1
0920hrs. Fire extinguished, secured from fire quarters. Fire was composed of 5 mattresses in a locker and was set afire by a cutting torch.1
0950hrs. Commenced firing to port.1
1108hrs. Commenced firing battery. Completed firing exercise.1
1159hrs. Commenced receiving aircraft.1
1247hrs. Completed recovering aircraft. The following aircraft were recovered: 24 type F8F, 2 F6F, 8 SB2C-5, 5 TBM-3, and 3 TBM-3W. Total of 42 aircraft.1
1830hrs. Moored starboard side to Pier O-P, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA.1
Mar. 19 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1303hrs. Underway from Pier O-P, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA, in accordance COMCARDIV 3 Operation Order 1-47. Commanding Officer is Officer in Tactical Command (OTC) and Officer Conducting Exercises (OCE) aboard SHANGRI-LA.1
1815hrs. Anchored in Berth B-2, Pyramid Cove, San Clemente Island, in 42 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 120 fathoms of chain to the port anchor. Ship’s present USS NEREUS (AS-17), and USS BRINKLEY BASS (DD-887).1
Mar. 20 - 0000hrs. Anchored as before.1
0627hrs. Underway in obedience to COMCARDIV 3 Operation Order 1-47.1
0648hrs. USS BRINKLEY BASS (DD-887) took plane guard station.1
0656hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0700hrs. Changed course right to avoid USS BAIROKO (CVE-115).1
0710hrs. Resumed flight operations; commenced touch and go landings.1
0715hrs. Crash on flight deck; SB2C # 310; pilot ENS COUNCIL was not injured.1
0829hrs. Completed flight operations.1
0927hrs. Commenced maneuvering to conform to flight operations as before.1
1011hrs. SB2C # 322, ENS GRIGG piloting, hit # 3 barrier after hooking last arresting wire; damage: bent propeller and cowling.1
1013hrs. Completed flight operations.1
1220hrs. Sounded flight quarters.1
1248hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
1317hrs. ENS Frank C. COUNCIL, USNR, pilot of SB2C # 312, crashed into the sea with his plane at Lat. 33-07.0N, Long. 120-29.7W.1
1329hrs. Pilot of SB2C # 312 has been reported picked up by plane guard USS BRINKLEY BASS (DD-887).1
1600hrs. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to conform with flight operations.1
1623hrs. Secured from recovering aircraft.1
1630hrs. Made preparations for receiving USS BRINKLEY BASS (DD-887) on the starboard quarter for transfer of man to this ship for medical attention.1
1700hrs. Received CHYNOWETH, L. G. F1c, USN, aboard for medical attention (acute appendicitis).1
1721hrs. ENS F. C. COUNCIL, USNR, was returned aboard.1
Mar. 21 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0610hrs. Commenced flight operations for pilot qualification.1
0855hrs. Completed launching aircraft.1
1010hrs. Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, ENS C. H. BIRD, USNR, was suspended from duty for 5 days.1
1052hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
1246hrs. Completed flight operations.1
1344hrs. Commenced maneuvering on various courses and speeds to conform to flight operations.1
1515hrs. Completed qualification landings. Commenced recovering all remaining planes of AIR GROUP 5 from NAS San Diego.1
1651hrs. Secured from landing aircraft.1
1804hrs. Anchored in Berth B-2, Pyramid Cove, San Clemente Island with the port out on 135 fathoms of chain at the water’s edge, in 42 fathoms of water, on a mud bottom.1
Mar. 22 - 0000hrs. Anchored as before.1
0627hrs. Underway from Berth B-2, Pyramid Cove, San Clemente Island in accordance with COMCARDIV 3 Op Order 1-47. USS BRINKLEY BASS (DD-887) took plane guard station astern.1
0701hrs. Commenced launching first deckload.1
0723hrs. Completed launching first deckload. 19 F8Fs, 8 TBMs, and 8 SB2C.1
1128hrs. Sounded fire quarters. Fire reported in compartment B-204-E.1
1130hrs. Completed landing aircraft; 49 F8Fs, 4 F6Fs, 22 SB2Cs and 20 TBMs.1
1510hrs. Moored starboard side to Pier Jig-King, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA.1
Mar. 23 - Moored as before.1
Mar. 24 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0628hrs. Underway from Pier J-K, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA, in accordance with COMCARDIV 3 Operation Order 1-47.1
0854hrs. Commenced launching aircraft for sector search.1
0903hrs. Completed launching aircraft; 16 F8Fs, 8 SB2Cs, 7 TBMs.1
1045hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
1101hrs. Completed launching aircraft. 19 F8Fs, 7 SB2Cs, 6 TBMs.1
1115hrs. Commenced landing aircraft.1
1138hrs. Completed landing aircraft; 18 F8Fs, 8 SB2Cs, and 7 TBMs.1
1243hrs. Commenced landing aircraft.1
1307hrs. Completed air operations.1
1621hrs. Anchored in 9 fathoms of water using the starboard anchor and 60 fathoms of chain at the water’s edge on the following bearings: Point Loma Light House 289oT, Ballast Point Light 314.5oT, Coronado Hotel 014.5oT.1
Mar. 25 - 0000hrs. Anchored in Berth 149, Coronado Roads, San Diego, CA, 9 fathoms of water, mud bottom.1
0822hrs. Underway from Berth 149, Coronado Roads, San Diego, CA, in accordance with COMCARDIV 3 Operation Order 1-47.1
0845hrs. Underway Training Unit came aboard to conduct battle problem in accordance with COMCARDIV 3 Operation Order 1-47.1
0957hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
1016hrs. Completed launching aircraft.1
1023hrs. Set Condition 1 in Gunnery Department.1
1030hrs. Exercised crew at General Quarters to conduct battle problem.1
1110hrs. Commenced battle problem.1
1200hrs. Completed battle problem.1
1248hrs. Completed landing aircraft, having recovered 30 F8Fs, 4 F6Fs, 14 SB2Cs, and 7 TBMs.1
1513hrs. Moored starboard side to Pier J-K, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA.1
Mar. 26 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1130hrs. Received complaints concerning a “bum boat” at fantail. Asked for authority to sell and register number - man did not know number so retained until checked with base police. Base police informed Officer of the Deck they did not have authority. Warned them away from Naval Base unless they had authority of 11th Naval District. Executive Officer had not authorized this boat.1
1300hrs. Commanding Officer presented the following commendations and medals this date: S1c L. D. PALMER, USN, Presidential Unit Citation for service in USS SAN JACINTO (CVL-30) and for extraordinary heroism displayed in action against enemy Japanese forces in the air, ashore and afloat in the Pacific war theater from 19 May 1944 to 15 August 1945; SM2 Stanley SCHULTZ, USN, Presidential Unit Citation for service in USS LEXINGTON (CV-16) and for extraordinary heroism displayed in action against the enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific war area from 18 September 1943 to 15 August 1945.1
Mar. 27 - Moored as before.1
Mar. 28 - Moored as before.1
Mar. 29 - Moored as before.1
Mar. 30 - Moored as before.1
Mar. 31 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0806hrs. Underway from Pier J-K, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA, enroute to Pearl Harbor in obedience to COMCARDIV 3 Operation Order 2-47, dated 22 March 1947.1
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Apr. 1 - 0000hrs. Steaming enroute from San Diego to Pearl Harbor in company with USS NORRIS (DD-859) as Task Unit 19.2.7. NORRIS in antisubmarine screen stationed 2,000 yards ahead. OTC and CTU is COMCARDIV 3 in SHANGRI-LA.1
0833hrs. Commenced launching planes.1
0850hrs. Completed launching 8 SB2Cs, 8 TBMs, and 18 F8Fs.1
0910hrs. Commenced landing aircraft.1
0945hrs. Completed landing 8 TBMs, 12 SB2Cs, 17 F8Fs.1
1025hrs. Landed 1 F8F.1
1125hrs. Completed landing aircraft; 8 TBMs, 8 SB2Cs, 17 F8Fs.1
Apr. 2 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0733hrs. Completed launching flights Able and Baker.1
0851hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0906hrs. Completed launching aircraft.1
0925hrs. Commenced landing aircraft.1
1056hrs. Completed landing aircraft.1
1131hrs. Commenced landing aircraft.1
1150hrs. Completed landing aircraft.1
1151hrs. Secured from flight quarters.1
Apr. 3 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0832hrs. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to conform with flight operations.1
0900hrs. Exercised Gunnery Department at battle stations.1
1000hrs. Lost towing spar due to defective bridle while preparing it for use as aircraft rocket target.1
1035hrs. Secured Gunnery Department from battle stations.1
1135hrs. Completed landing aircraft.1
Apr. 4 - Steaming as before.1
Apr. 5 - 0000hrs. Steaming in company with USS ANTIETAM (CV-36) and USS NORRIS (DD-859 ); ANTIETAM is guide.1
0826hrs. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds for flight operations.1
0832hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0843hrs. SB2C, Buno. 83445, piloted by ENS BENSON, with SUTTER, ARM2, crashed in takeoff about a thousand yards off the starboard bow, bearing 091oT. USS NORRIS (DD-859), plane guard, dispatched to pick up personnel.1
0855hrs. USS NORRIS picked up ENS S. T. BENSON and ARM2 SUTTER, and resumed screening position. Position of crash Lat. 25-26N, Long. 147-16W.1
0913hrs. Completed launching aircraft.1
1010hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
1024hrs. SB2C, Buno. 83513, piloted by ENS K. R. JOHNSON, crashed off the port quarter, 190oR, ship heading 085oT.1
1025hrs. USS NORRIS (DD-859) dispatched from screen position to pick up pilot.1
1031hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1035hrs. Position of second crash Lat. 25-34N, Long. 146-50.5W.1
1200hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1335hrs. USS NORRIS (DD-859) resumed formation after abandoning search for ENS K. R. JOHNSON, pilot of SB2C Buno. 83513, that crashed into the sea.1
Apr. 6 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0900hrs. Held memorial services for the late ENS Kent Robert JOHNSON, USNR.1
Apr. 7 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0600hrs. USS INGRAHAM (DD-694) assumed station as plane guard for ANTIETAM (CV-36). Commenced launching aircraft.1
0611hrs. SB2C # 309, LT O. N. FORD, USN, pilot, and ARM3 E. B. WICKLER, USNR, crashed due to catapult failure. Sounded man overboard.1
0619hrs. USS NORRIS (DD-859) recovered pilot and passenger; no injuries.1
0621hrs. Secured from man overboard.1
1349hrs. Moored starboard side to Pier Fox 2, NAS Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.1
Apr. 8 - 0000hrs. Moored as before. Ships present ANTIETAM (CV-36), PRINCETON (CV-37), TARAWA (CV-40), HELENA, ATLANTA, DULUTH. SOPA is CINCPAC. COMCARDIV 3 in SHANGRI-LA. COMCARDIV 2 in PRINCETON.
Apr. 9 - Moored as before.1
Apr. 10 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1320hrs. Received report of fire which occurred at 1305hrs. In compartment C-212-EL, bunk # 27. No fire alarm was sounded. Fire was extinguished by personnel at scene of fire. Damage: hole burned in bunk bottom and mattress about 6 inches in diameter.1
1330hrs. Fired dead load off port catapult.1
1530hrs. Fired dead load off port catapult.1
Apr. 11 - Moored as before.1
Apr. 12 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0900hrs. Held quarters for Captain’s inspection of the crew. Presentation of awards was made. LCDR Richard Z. HUGHS, USN, Air Medal for participating in 5 flights in a combat area where enemy action might be expected, between 18 September and 6 October 1942. Gold Star in lieu of a second Air Medal for participating in 5 additional flights in a combat area where enemy action might be expected, 15 October and 26 October 1942. LT John H. DICK, USN, Navy Unit Commendation for service in USS COWPENS and for outstanding heroism displayed against enemy forces in the Pacific war area, during the period of 5 October 1943 to 20 June 1945. ACOM Julius LOESER, USN, Air Medal for meritorious achievement in aerial flight during operations against the enemy Japanese forces in the western Pacific from April 22 to May 28, 1945. Completing 5 anti-shipping and patrol missions during this period, LOESER contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His gallant devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval service. CCK Victorino GUALBERDO, USN, Navy Unit Commendation Medal for service in USS HOLLAND during the period 8 December 1941 to 15 March 1942, during the support of military operations and her extended withdrawal from Manila, P.I. to Australia. MM1 Robert H. MELLOR, USN, Presidential Unit Citation for services in USS BENNION or attached air group during the Okinawa campaign 1 April to 1 June 1945, in action against enemy forces in the Pacific war area. WT1 Stanley T. GOSCINSKI, USN, Navy Unit Commendation for service in Cruiser Division 12 and for outstanding heroism displayed against enemy Japanese combatant ships off Empress Augusta Bay, the night November 1 - 2, 1943 and the hostile air attack on the morning of November 7, 1943.1
1015hrs. Secured from quarters and Captain’s inspection.1
Apr. 13 - Moored as before.1
Apr. 14 - Moored as before.1
Apr. 15 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
British Consular J. O’DWYER came aboard on official business.1
1409hrs. The British Consular J. O’DWYER left the ship.1
Apr. 16 - Moored as before.1
Apr. 17 - Moored as before.1
Apr. 18 - Moored as before.1
Apr. 19 - Moored as before.1
Apr. 20 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1510hrs. Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, BURRAGE, B. A. , S1c, USN, was made a prisoner-at-large, charged with deliberate and unauthorized operation of fresh water pumping system, resulting in flooding of bilges, forward auxiliary machinery room and wastage of fresh water.1
Apr. 21 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0751hrs. Underway from Pier Fox 2, NAS Pearl Harbor in accordance with CTU 38.1.1, Op-Plan 1-47.1
1457hrs. Recovered two SB2Cs # A-316 and A-313 for emergency landings belonging to USS ANTIETAM (CV-36).1
1555hrs. Completed flight operations.1
Apr. 22 - 0000hrs. Steaming in company with USS MOALE (DD-693) and USS R. K. HUNTINGTON (DD-781) as Task Unit 38.1.1 in operating area. CTU38.1.1 and CTF 38 are in SHANGRI-LA.1
0800hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0821hrs. Completed launching aircraft.1
0928hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0941hrs. Completed launching aircraft.1
1003hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1025hrs. Completed recovering aircraft.1
1112hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1142hrs. Completed recovering aircraft.1
1300hrs. Set Condition 1 in Gunnery Department.1
1346hrs. Commenced AA firing on towed target.1
1443hrs. Ceased firing. Expended 120 rounds of 20mm, 298 rounds of 40mm, and 27 rounds of 5".1
1456hrs. Secured from Condition 1 in Gunnery Department. USS MOALE (DD-693) and USS R. K. HUNTINGTON (DD-781) order to take antisub screening stations.1
Apr. 23 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0812hrs. Electrical fire in transmitter in Radio 2.1
0814hrs. Electrical fire in Radio 2 extinguished.1
0916hrs. Completed launching aircraft. Launched 25 F8Fs, 12 SB2Cs, and 10 TBMs.1
1025hrs. Commenced maneuvering on various courses and speeds simulated dive bombing and strafing attacks by AIR GROUP 5.1
1100hrs. Commenced landing aircraft.1
1130hrs. Completed landing aircraft. Landed 25 F8Fs, 9 TBMs, 12 SB2Cs.1
Apr. 24 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0711hrs. Completed launching aircraft.1
0806hrs. Landed SB2C # 316 for an emergency.1
0830hrs. Ship went to General Quarters.1
0850hrs. Landed F6F # 205 from USS ANTIETAM for an emergency.1
0905hrs. Secured from General Quarters. Continued flight operations.1
1206hrs. ENS MCPHERSON, in F8F # 203, made the 21,000th landing.1
1224hrs. Completed recovering Strike Charlie and CAP # 2.1
1330hrs. USS LAFFEY left formation to conduct tracking exercises.1
Apr. 25 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0659hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0710hrs. Completed launching aircraft: 16 F8Fs, 12 TBMs, 8 SB2Cs.1
0905hrs. Launched aircraft of Strike Dog, ASP-2, and CAP-2.1
0937hrs. Recovered 20 aircraft of Strikes Able and Baker, and CAP-1.1
1013hrs. Recovered remaining 16 aircraft of Strikes Able and Baker.1
1633hrs. Moored port side to Pier Fox-5, NAS Ford Island, Pearl Island.1
Apr. 26 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1900hrs. Sounded fire quarters. Fire on flight deck forward, port side, was oily rags burning in a bucket, apparently ignited spontaneously.1
1905hrs. Secured from fire quarters. Fire extinguished. No damage.1
Apr. 27 - Moored as before.1
Apr. 28 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
2320hrs. Fired up Sugar Charlie radar.1
Apr. 29 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0915hrs. Commenced received fuel oil from YO-172. Ship’s draft forward 29' 1", aft 29' 1".1
0955hrs. Fired up SC radar.1
1225hrs. Secured from receiving fuel, having received 257,297 gallons at 60oF from YO-175.1
1230hrs. YO-175 cast off.1
1310hrs. Secured SC radar.1
1435hrs. Commenced receiving fuel oil.1
1529hrs. Completed fueling from YO-176.1
1610hrs. Completed fueling, ship having received onboard 1242.5 barrels of fuel oil at 81o from YO-176. Draft of ship forward 29' 10", aft 29' 6".1
Apr. 30 - Moored as before.1
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May 1 - 0000hrs. Moored port side to Pier Fox 5, NAS Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.1
0747hrs. Underway from Pier Fox 5, NAS Ford Island, Pearl Harbor for Sydney, Australia, in accordance with COMCARDIV 3 Op Order 4-47.1
May 2 - 0000hrs. Steaming in company with TASK FORCE 38 enroute to Sydney, Australia, with MATTAPONI (AO-41), ANTIETAM (CV-36), DULUTH (CL-87), ATLANTA (CL-104). DESRON 7 is screening position. OTC and CTF-38 is RADM GINDER embarked in SHANGRI-LA.1
0515hrs. Submarines commenced simulated attacks on formation.1
0645hrs. Submarines completed last simulated attacks.1
0830hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0849hrs. Completed launching aircraft: 15 F8Fs, 12 SB2Cs, 9 TBMs.1
0918hrs. Commenced emergency landings. Recovered 2 F8Fs and 1 TBM # 406 belonging to ANTIETAM.1
1109hrs. Catapulted 1 TBM.1
1111hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1142hrs. Completed recovering aircraft: 13 F8Fs, 12 SB2Cs, 10 TBMs.1
May 3 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0800hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0811hrs. Completed launching aircraft, having launched 16 F8Fs, 12 SB2Cs, and 9 TBMs.1
0930hrs. Set Condition 1 in Gunnery Department.1
0940hrs. Exercised crew at General Quarters.1
0950hrs. Commenced streaming target sled.1
1000hrs. Commenced strafing attack.1
1014hrs. Completed all air attacks.1
1015hrs. Commenced recovering sled.1
1017hrs. Sled recovered.1
1030hrs. Secured from General Quarters.1
1035hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1110hrs. Completed recovery of all aircraft.1
May 4 - Steaming as before.1
May 5 - Steaming as before.1
May 6 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
1159hrs. Launched 3 TBMs to tow sleeves for gunnery practice.1
1205hrs. Completed launching aircraft.1
1206hrs. Set Condition 1 in Gunnery Department for AA firing.1
1304hrs. Commenced AA firing practice.1
1516hrs. Completed AA firing practice. Secured from Condition 1 in Gunnery Department.1
1525hrs. Commenced landing aircraft.1
1530hrs. Completed landing aircraft.1
1700hrs. Davey Jones and his royal party came aboard vis starboard hawse pipe.1
1715hrs. Davey Jones and his royal party left the ship.1
May 7 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0749hrs. Crossed into east longitude. Made all preparations to receive his Royal Majesty King Neptunus Rex.1
0802hrs. Crossed Equator into southern latitude. Sharpened lookout for Neptunus Rex and party.1
0815hrs. Mustered pollywogs at quarters.1
0830hrs. Sighted Neptunus Rex and party dead ahead. Fired two round salute in honor of King Neptunus Rex. Broke the Jolly Roger at the fore truck and hauled down the flag RADM. Samuel P. GINDER.1
0832hrs. Changed speed to 0 knots and received his Royal Highness, King Neptunus Rex, who took command of this ship and the task force at 0843 and holding commenced holding court for all land lubbers and pollywogs, giving them all proper instruction and indoctrination into the mysteries of the Order of the Deep.1
1145hrs. Completed initiation ceremonies, having purged 1548 pollywogs.1
1200hrs. His Royal Highness, King Neptunus Rex, left the ship. Hauled down the Jolly Roger and hoisted the flag of RADM Samuel P. GINDER, CTF-38.1
May 8 - Steaming as before.1
May 9 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
1031hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
1041hrs. Completed launching 6 SB2Cs and 7 F6Fs by Baker method.1
1259hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1320hrs. Completed recovering aircraft; recovered 6 TBMs, 4 F6Fs, and 3 F8Fs.1
May 10 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0822hrs. Completed launching aircraft, having launched 6 F8Fs, 12 SB2Cs, and 8 TBMs.1
0900hrs. Commenced streaming target sled.1
0925hrs. Set Condition 1 in Gunnery Department.1
1006hrs. Commenced strafing attacks.1
1030hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1058hrs. Completed recovering all aircraft.1
May 11 - Steaming as before.1
May 12 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0659hrs. Commenced scheduled air operations. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0707hrs. Completed launching 8 F8Fs and 6 TBMs.1
0929hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft, Baker method.1
0940hrs. Completed recovering 8 F8Fsand 6 TBMs.1
1225hrs. USS LAFFEY (DD-724) came alongside starboard quarter to transfer guard mail.1
1232hrs. LAFFEY cast off and got clear.1
May 13 - 000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0823hrs. Completed launching 39 planes of flight Able and CAP 1.1
1059hrs. Completed recovering aircraft of flight Able and CAP 1.1
May 14 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0400hrs. Intercepted distress call on 500 kilocycles, that a small fishing boat was drifting with engines broken down, Lat. 25-46S, Long. 164-35E.1
0800hrs. Position: Lat. 26-10S, Long. 164-10E.1
0828hrs. USS SUMNER (DD-692) left formation to investigate broken down fishing boat.1
2005hrs. Sighted SUMNER (DD-692) bearing 094oT, distance 14.5 miles.1
2143hrs. SUMNER (DD-692) resumed station in formation screen.1
May 15 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0730hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0741hrs. Completed first launch.1
0916hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0927hrs. Commenced second launch.1
0931hrs. Commenced recovering first launch.1
0950hrs. Completed recovering aircraft.1
1122hrs. Completed recovering aircraft.1
May 16 - Steaming as before.1
May 17 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0817hrs. Fired 21-gun salute to Australia.1
0845hrs. Anchored in Examination Anchorage, Sydney, Australia, in 9 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain to the water’s edge, starboard anchor. Anchor bearings: Walsh Head Light 051oT, Bradley Head Light 245oT, right tangent of Shark Island 190oT, water tower 013oT.1
1000hrs. Underway from Examination Anchorage enroute to Berth 2, Wooloomooloo Bay.1
1103hrs. Moored port side Berth 2, Royal Australian Navy Yard, Wooloomooloo Bay, Sydney, Australia. Ships present include vessels of TASK GROUP 38.8 and HMAS AUSTRALIA and HMAS SHROPSHIRE.1
May 18 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1610hrs. BELL, Leslie D., (civilian), Pyrmont, Australia, age 17, collapsed on hanger deck. Diagnosis: epilepsy, treated with one have gram phenobarbetol and 5 grams aspirin and released.1
May 19 - 0000hrs. Moored as before. Ships present ANTIETAM (CV-36), MATTAPONI (AO-41), CHIKASKIA (AO-54), O’BRIEN (DD-725), LOWRY (DD-770), R. K. HUNTINGTON (DD-781), SUMNER (DD-692), and MOALE (DD-693), which comprised TASK GROUP 38.8, and various ships of the Australian Navy.1
May 20 - Moored as before.1
May 21 - Moored as before.1
May 22 - Moored as before.1
May 23 - Moored as before.1
May 24 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1820hrs. 4,477 Australian visitors completed inspection of the ship and disembarked.1
May 25 - Moored as before 1
May 26 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1653hrs. Observed sunset; executed evening colors; hauled down all dress flags and turned on truck and anchor lights.1
1700hrs. Commenced receiving distinguished guests of TASK FORCE 38 officers reception, including diplomatic guests, officers of the Royal Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force, and civilians.1
1900hrs. TASK FORCE 38 officers reception terminated.1
May 27 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1420hrs. Assembled crew at quarters for leaving port.1
1445hrs. Got underway from Berth 2, Royal Australian Navy Yard, Wooloomooloo Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in accordance with COMCARDIV 3 Op. Order 4-47.1
1603hrs. Departed Sydney Harbor.1
1620hrs. TASK UNIT 38.1.2 left TASK FORCE 38, and proceeded enroute Sydney, Australia to Pearl Harbor. CTU 38.1.2 is in SHANGRI-LA. LOWRY (DD-770) and O’BRIEN (DD-725) took antisubmarine screening stations.1
May 28 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0800hrs. Exercised crew at General Quarters.1
0830hrs. Secured from General Quarters. Exercised crew at fire stations; fire reported in No. 1 elevator pit.1
0900hrs. Secured from fire quarters.1
1000hrs. Commenced fueling destroyers.1
May 29 - Steaming as before.1
May 30 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
1130hrs. Commenced celebrating Memorial Day services on hanger deck, Chaplain E. J. FORD officiating.1
1200hrs. Conducted rifle firing salute for Memorial Day services.1
1201hrs. Hauled down church pennant. Half masted colors. Commenced 21-gun salute in honor of Memorial Day.1
1225hrs.. Completed 21-gun salute two-blocked colors.1
May 31 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0923hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0934hrs. Completed launching 31 F8Fs, 11 SB2Cs, and 12 TBMs.1
1025hrs. Streamed tow sled for aircraft target.1
1106hrs. Aircraft began strafing, bombing and rocket attack on target sled.1
1112hrs. Aircraft completed attack on sled.1
1120hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1157hrs. Completed recovering 31 F8Fs, 11 SB2Cs, and 12 TBMs.1
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Jun. 1 - Steaming as before.1
[There were two sets of logs for June 2, 1947. This is probably due to the ship crossing the International Date Line from west to east.]
Jun. 2 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0930hrs. Complete launching aircraft, having launched 2 F6Fs, 32 F8Fs, 11TBMs, and 10 SB2Cs.1
0945hrs. Exercised at battle stations; set Condition Zebra.1
1008hrs. Commenced battle problem.1
1044hrs. Completed battle problem.1
1046hrs. Aircraft commenced attacks on sled and simulated attacks on ship. Maneuvering to evade attack.1
1107hrs. Completed air attacks.1
1510hrs. Crossed International Date Line.1
2130hrs. WALKER, J. E., S1c, USN, was reported to have fallen overboard from forward starboard flight deck, while running, with his head shielded from heavy rain by his arms. WALKER apparently tripped over the life chain on the flight deck forward. Rudder was put over hard right and all engines stopped. Two life preservers with float flares attached were dropped over the side as markers. TASK UNIT commenced maneuvering at various courses and speeds in order to pick up man. Ship’s position at 2130 was Lat. 00-47N, Long. 176-12W, approximately 26 miles northeast of Howland Island. 24 inch and 12 inch searchlights were manned and continuous and thorough sweep of surrounding water was made.
Jun. 2 - 0915hrs. Exercised crew at General Quarters.1
0916hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0935hrs. Completed launching aircraft; 32 F8Fs, 12 TBMs, 10 SB2Cs.1
1010hrs. Commenced firing AA practice.1
1030hrs. Secured from General Quarters.1
1106hrs. Secured from firing AA practice.1
1220hrs. Completed landing aircraft.1
Jun. 3 - 0000hrs. Lying to; searching for man lost overboard at 2130, 2 June 1947. LOWRY (DD-770), O’BRIEN (DD-725) making searches along track covered at time man was lost.1
0130hrs. LOWRY (DD-770) and O’BRIEN (DD-725) made 4-mile sweep on bearing 218.1
0243hrs. Discontinued search for man overboard.1
0530hrs. Flight quarters.1
0631hrs. Commenced launching aircraft, 4 TBMs for air sea rescue.1
0914hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0930hrs. Completed launching aircraft, having catapulted 2 F6Fs and deck launched 28 F8Fs, 9 TBMs and 11 SB2Cs. Four search and rescue aircraft returned from search area which man was lost overboard last night. Results: Searched about 30 square miles in vicinity of Howland Island. Sighted life rings dropped by ships but no sign of man. Search abandoned after one and a half hours. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
0935hrs. Completed recovering 4 TBMs which were on air sea rescue mission.1
0947hrs. Completed recovering aircraft, having recovered 2 SB2Cs.1
1129hrs. Aircraft commenced simulated torpedo attack on ship.1
1140hrs. Aircraft commenced simulated attack on smoke float lights 3 miles off starboard bow.1
1155hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1209hrs. At Long. 174-21W, Lat. 02-27.2N, 1 F8F, side # S-104, crashed into the sea while attempting landing, off port quarter. Pilot escape the plane.1
1211hrs. Commenced recovering 2 F8Fs.1
1215hrs. USS LOWRY (DD-770) recovered pilot of F8F which crashed into the ocean.1
1216hrs. Completed recovering 2 F8Fs.1
1225hrs. Received following report of plane and pilot which crashed into the ocean: F8F-1, Buno. 95289; pilot ENS Malcomb E. VAIL, USN.1
1226hrs. Commenced recovering remainder of aircraft.1
1240hrs. Completed recovering aircraft, having recovered 13 TBMs, 12 SB2Cs, 16 F8Fs, and 2 F6Fs.1
1355hrs. Received report from Senior Medical Officer in the death case of WALKER, James Euan, S1c, USN, ref. A. paragraph 343.1, Manual of Medical Department 1945. Subject named man fell over the side at approximately 2130 plus 12 zone, 2 June 1947, and body was not recovered; presumed drowned.1
Jun. 4 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0912hrs. Commenced fueling LOWRY (DD-770).1
0935hrs. Received aboard ENS M. E. VAIL, USNR, who was picked up by LOWRY (DD-770) following crash landing.1
2125hrs. Sounded fire quarters; fire reported on second deck passageway next to warrant officer’s washroom.1
2139hrs. Secured from fire quarters; reported fire was smoke issuing from fuse box.1
Jun. 5 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0858hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0915hrs. Completed launching 34 F8Fs, 11 TBMs, and 12 SB2Cs.1
0935hrs. Commenced AA target practice at tow sleeves.1
1025hrs. Completed AA firing exercises.1
1055hrs. Commenced aircraft attacks on smoke flares dropped from this ship.1
1114hrs. Simulated attacks completed.1
1124hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
1151hrs. SB2C # 318 crashed into barrier # 4 on flight deck. No injury to personnel, and only minor injury to the aircraft.1
1159hrs. Completed recovering all aircraft.1
1445hrs. Received injury report in the case of EVANS, Jack Francis, ABM2, USN, V1H Division. At 1315, 6/5/47, while directing aircraft at frame 160, hangar deck, was caught between the plane and the bulkhead. Diagnosis: undetermined internal injuries. Treatment: rest in bed for observation and further study.1
Jun. 6 - Steaming as before.1
Jun. 7 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
0604hrs. Catapulted 2 TBMs.1
0614hrs. Catapulted 1 TBM.1
0616hrs. Commenced launching aircraft.1
0647hrs. Completed launching aircraft; a total of 57 planes.1
0745hrs. Commenced recovering aircraft.1
0823hrs. Completed landing all aircraft launched at 0615hrs.1
1042hrs. Moored port side to Pier Fox 12 and Fox 13, NAS Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.1
Jun. 8 - Moored as before.1
Jun. 9 - Moored as before.1
Jun. 10 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1030hrs. VADM PRICE, COMAIRPAC, made an official call on the Captain.1
1135hrs. Pursuant to the orders of the commanding officer, Force Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Pacific, Port Director Pearl Harbor, ...[paraphrased: a total of 130 sailors and marines part of group to be transported to the US.]1
1458hrs. Underway in obedience to COMAIRPAC despatch 100256Z, enroute Pearl Harbor to San Diego.1
Jun. 11 - 0000hrs. Steaming singly to San Diego.1
Jun. 12 - Steaming as before.1
Jun. 13 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
1249hrs. Secured SC radar.1
Jun. 14 - Steaming as before.1
Jun. 15 - Steaming as before.1
Jun. 16 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
1116hrs. USS CUSK (SS-348) surfaced broad on port quarter, distance 2,000 yards. Sighted various naval and merchant vessels standing out of harbor.1
1434hrs. Moored starboard side to Pier M-N, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA.1
Jun. 17 - Moored as before.1
Jun. 18 - Moored as before.1
Jun. 19 - Moored as before.1
Jun. 20 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0859hrs. Underway for NAS Alameda, CA in accordance with CFWC despatch 182143Z.1
Jun. 21 - 0000hrs. Steaming as before.1
Moored port side to Pier 3, NAS Alameda, CA.1
Jun. 22 - Moored as before.1
Jun. 23 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0900hrs. Commenced unloading cargo.1
Jun. 24 - Moored as before.1
Jun. 25 - Moored as before.1
Jun. 26 - Moored as before.1
Jun. 27 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1710hrs. Commenced pumping fuel oil to TARAWA (CV-40).1
2213hrs. Completed transferring fuel oil to TARAWA (CV-40). Transferred 242,937 gallons at 60oF.1
Jun. 28 - Moored as before.1
Jun. 29 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1330hrs. Bombs, stored on flight deck, were reported over heated by sun. Canvas coverings were wetted down.
Jun. 30 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0932hrs. Underway in obedience from port director, San Francisco, despatch 2800H3Z June 1947, from Pier # 3, Alameda, CA to Berth 14, Explosives Anchorage, San Francisco Bay.1
1024hrs. Anchored Berth 14, explosives anchorage, San Francisco Bay in 7 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 47 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor.1
2000hrs. Anchored as before. Continuing to offload ammunition.1
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Jul. 1 - Anchored as before.1
Jul. 2 - 0000hrs. Anchored as before.1
1430hrs. Transferred the following ammunition to NAD Mare Island, CA and Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, CA via YFs 958, 957, 959, 980; YCs 830, 832 and NAS Alameda truck accompanied by invoices: approximately 900 tons of rocket-type ammunition, 5"/38 caliber, 40mm, 20mm, 50 caliber, 30 caliber, ship’s pyrotechnics, and miscellaneous small arms ammunition and in addition, approximately 600 tons of bombs and warhead-type ammunition.1
Jul. 3 - 0000hrs. Anchored as before.1
0528hrs. Underway from Berth 14, explosives anchorage, San Francisco to San Francisco Naval Shipyard in obedience to Port Director, San Francisco, despatch 012345Z of July.1
0625hrs. Moored port side to Pier 11 San Francisco Naval Shipyard. Reported San Francisco Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet, for inactivation in accordance with COMFAIR Alameda despatch 022330Z of July, ref. COMFAIRWESTCOAST despatch 182143Z of June 1947.1
Log entry: "Reported San Francisco Group, Pacific reserve Fleet (Hunters Point), for inactivation..."
Jul. 4 - Moored as before.1
Jul. 5 - Moored as before.1
Jul. 6 - Moored as before.1
Jul. 7 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1415hrs. Received injury report on Mrs. B. E. HUNT, civilian, date: 6 July 47; time: 1600; place: hangar deck; circumstances: patient stumbled on I-bolt on hangar deck and fell onto left shoulder which is afflicted with painful arthritis; diagnosis: contusion left chest; disposition: home in care of daughter, Mrs. Grossman; treatment: rest, advised to see family physician.1
1416hrs. Received injury report in the case of Mrs. George BRANCOST, civilian, date: 6 July 47; time: 1415; place: flight deck; circumstances: patient felt dizzy and fell. Patient states that she has had attacks of syncope before and that excitement and nervousness predispose her to attacks; diagnosis: benign syncope; disposition: home in care of husband; treatment: rest, advised to see family physician; remarks: examination reveals only slight tenderness of the left patella. Pulse 76 and of good quality. Blood pressure 130/90.1
Jul. 8 - 0000hrs. Moored as before. Status of ship: No. 1 and 2 main engines are out of commission due to inactivation work.1
Jul. 9 - Moored as before.1
Jul. 10 - Moored as before.1
Jul. 11 - Moored as before.1
Jul. 12 - Moored as before.1
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Jul. 20 - Dry docked on keel blocks as before.1
Jul. 21 - 0000hrs.
1545hrs. Quarters for change of command ceremonies.1
1605hrs. CAPT Richard W. RUBLE, serial 0058209, AVH, USN, relieved CAPT W. P. COGSWELL, serial 0057496, AVH, USN, as commanding officer, USS SHANGRI-LA.1
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0200hrs. Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding General, via the Commanding Officer, USS SHANGRI-LA, subject transfer of Marine Det. SHANGRI-LA, ref Marine Corps despatch 232254Z July 47. The Marine Detachment of USS SHANGRI-LA was detached from the ship.1
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1110hrs. DORSETT, J. N. S2c, 1st Div., was overcome by paint fumes while working in void no. 225. He was removed from the ship and taken to the shipyard dispensary at 1120.1
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1110hrs. Received report that 297 yard workmen are onboard.1
Aug. 9 - 0000hrs.
1030hrs. Received report that 51 yard workmen are onboard.1
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1100hrs. Received report that 217 yard workmen onboard.1
1515hrs. While painting in void A-57-V, MORGAN, J. W., S2c, USN, was overcome by paint fumes and was removed to the yard dispensary for treatment.1
1530hrs. MORGAN, J. W., S2c, USN, was returned to duty from the yard dispensary.1
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1100hrs. Received report that 250 yard workmen are onboard.1
Aug. 16 - 0000hrs.
1105hrs. Rendered side honors to Canadian Minister of Defense. VADM BEARY, USN came aboard for an official visit.1
1113hrs. Canadian Minister of Defense left the ship.1
1130hrs. VADM BEARY left the ship.1
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1634hrs. Crew at quarters, flight deck parade, for relieving Commanding Officer’s ceremonies.1
1640hrs. CDR J. A. THOMAS, USN, relieved CAPT R. W. RUBLE, USN, as Commanding OFFICER, with CDR J. R. REEDY, USN as Executive Officer.1
CDR James A. Thomas (Air Boss) assumed command.
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1100hrs. Received report that 229 yard workmen onboard.1
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1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 259 yard workmen aboard.1
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1100hrs. Received report that 260 yard workmen aboard.1
Aug. 26 - 0000hrs.
1100hrs. Received report that 280 yard workmen aboard.1
Aug. 27 - 0000hrs.
1100hrs. Received report that 307 yard workmen aboard.1
Aug. 28 - 0000hrs.
1330hrs. Received report that 300 yard workmen aboard.1
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1100hrs. Received report that 254 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 5 - 0000hrs.
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported that there are 310 yard workmen aboard.1
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1100hrs. Inactivation office reported that there are 290 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 9 - 0000hrs.
1145hrs. Inactivation office reported 286 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 10 - 0000hrs.
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 299 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 11 - 0000hrs.
Inactivation office reported 322 yard workmen aboard.1
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1120hrs. Inactivation office reported 286 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 16 - 0000hrs.
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 268 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 17 - 0000hrs.
1035hrs. Fire in crews head, 2nd deck, frame 150, starboard side, cause: cleaning solution being used by men working ignited by lighted cigarette butt.1
1045hrs. Secured from fire quarters. No damage reported.1
1100 hrs. Inactivation office reported 266 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 18 - 0000hrs.
1105hrs. Received morning report of yard workmen aboard, total - 238.1
1400hrs. Man all stations for undocking rehearsal.1
Sep. 19 - 0000hrs.
1100hrs. Received report that 227 yard workmen aboard.1
1300hrs. First Lieutenant and Chief Engineer report all valves and openings into the ships have been inspected and found secure. Ship is ready for the dry dock to be flooded.1
1305hrs. Commenced flooding Dry Dock # 6.
1332hrs. Water at six foot level.1
1334hrs. Leak reported in # 1 Engine Room.1
1340hrs. Ship is immersed to a level of 10 feet. Ceased flooding Dry Dock # 4.1
1400hrs. Engineering Officer and First Lieutenant report that ship is ready for continued flooding of Dry Dock # 4. Commenced flooding Dry Dock # 4.1
1412hrs. Ceased flooding Dry Dock # 4. Ship is immersed to as level of 15 feet.1
1435hrs. Commenced draining Dry Dock # 4.1
1440hrs. Engineering Officer reported the following leaks in engineering spaces: 1. Fire pump suction, forward engine room, 2. Lube oil cooler overboard, after engine room, 3. Fire pump suction, DC Pump Room, 4. Fire pump overboard, after auxiliary machinery space, 5. Sea chest blow down, elevator machinery room.1
1532hrs. Completed draining Dry Dock # 4. Water is at level even with the keel blocks.1
Sep. 20 - 0000hrs. Resting on keel blocks in Dry Dock # 4, San Francisco Naval Shipyard, Hunter’s Point, San Francisco, CA. Dry dock is flooded to depth of 4 feet, preliminary to undocking.1
0620hrs. Commenced flooding dry dock.1
0625hrs. Removed after port gangway.1
0637hrs. Removed forward port gangway.1
0650hrs. Temporarily secured flooding dry dock at 21 feet.1
0653hrs. Commenced flooding dry dock.1
0710hrs. Water level in dry dock is 28 feet.1
0712hrs. The ship is now waterborne.1
0730hrs. Crew at quarters for muster and inspection.1
0812hrs. Caisson refloated and removed from sill of the dry dock.1
0816hrs. Received word of leak in void C-907-V. Water is leaking from seam into the well.1
0818hrs. Received word of leak in # 2 Fire Room and the After Engine Room.1
0825hrs. Discontinued all services from the dock.1
0850hrs. Underway; all lines are being moved along the dock with the ship using tugs # 267, 591, 259, 286, 571, 268, and 567.1
0853hrs. Fantail crossed the sill of the dry dock.1
0900hrs. Ship’s draft 25 feet forward, 25 feet aft, 25 feet mean.1
0937hrs. The following valves are reported leaking upon floating of the ship: 1. # 1 valve of # 3 scoop injection, 2. Flow down valve at # 3 drain injection, 3. Fuel oil ballast manifold, # 2 Fire Room, 4. Sea suction to fire pump in After Engine Room.1
0940hrs. Bow crossed the sill of the dry dock.1
0941hrs. All lines cast off. Underway using tugs as power.1
0945hrs. Commenced winding ship.1
1035hrs. First line over.1
1055hrs. Moored starboard side to berths 10 and 11, San Francisco Naval Shipyard, Hunter’s Point, San Francisco, CA.1
Sep. 21 - Moored as before.1
Sep. 22 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 230 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 23 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1130hrs. Inactivation office reported 211 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 24 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1030hrs. Inactivation office reported 222 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 25 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 225 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 26 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 232 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 27 - Moored as before.1
Sep. 28 - Moored as before.1
Sep. 29 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 207 yard workmen aboard.1
Sep. 30 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1040hrs. Inactivation reported 192 yard workmen aboard.1
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Oct. 1 - 0000hrs. Moored starboard side to Piers 10 and 11, San Francisco Naval Shipyard, Hunter’s Point, San Francisco, CA. All machinery and spaces are in various stages of inactivation and all sea valves are blanked.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported that there were 176 yard workmen aboard.1
1128hrs. JENKINS, L. L., S2c, USN, fell overboard at frame 15, port side; after being retrieved, was treated for shock and rope burns in Sick Bay aboard ship.1
1440hrs. Received accident report in the case of JENKINS, L. L. S2c, USN, place: ports die forward; time and date: 1125, 1 October 47; circumstances: 1. Within command, 2. Work, 3. Not misconduct, 4. Patient fell over port side while scraping side of ship; disposition: given 24 hours no duty; treatment: treated for light shock and rope burns.1
1708hrs. Sounded fire quarters.1
1715hrs. Secured from fire quarters. Fire was caused by ignition of rags on the flight deck, port side, frame 46, and was extinguished by the fire party.1
Oct. 2 - Moored as before.1
110hrs. Inactivation office reported 189 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 3 - Moored as before.1
Oct. 4 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 68 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 5 - Moored as before.1
Oct. 6 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
0945hrs. Received injury in the case of GREEN, L. F. S2c, USN; time: 0845hrs, 6 October 47; place: forecastle port side; circumstances: within a command; working; negligence not apparent; man was working on overhead of overhang; safety belt gave way and man fell into water; disposition: sent to yard dispensary for examination by medical officer, then to barracks for rest; treatment: bed rest for 30 minutes, stimulant.1
Oct. 7 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1055hrs. Inactivation office reported 175 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 8 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1400hrs. Inactivation office reported 164 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 9 - Moored as before.1
Oct. 10 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1120hrs. Inactivation office reported 177 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 11 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 67 yard workmen aboard.1
1348hrs. Man overboard: JONES, J. A. S1c, USN: within command, at work, negligence not apparent; patient was moving from one position to another on scaffold; slipped on paint and fell; no injury sustained.1
Oct. 12 - Moored as before.1
Oct. 13 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 173 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 14 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1110hrs. Inactivation office reports 170 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 15 - Moored as before.1
Oct. 16 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 136 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 17 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1130hrs. Inactivation office reported 131 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 18 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
Inactivation office reported 54 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 19 - Moored as before.1
Oct. 20 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1130hrs. Inactivation office reported 96 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 21 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1135hrs. Received report that 93 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 22 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1130hrs. Received report that 92 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 23 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation reported 76 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 24 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1110hrs. Inactivation office reported 69 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 25 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation reported 9 (nine) yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 26 - Moored as before.1
Oct. 27 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1120hrs. Inactivation office reported 50 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 28 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1105 hrs. Inactivation office reported 51 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 29 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs Inactivation office reported 33 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 30 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 53 yard workmen aboard.1
Oct. 31 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1105hrs. Inactivation office reported 59 yard workmen aboard.1
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Nov. 1 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
Inactivation office reported 22 yard workmen.1
Nov. 2 - Moored as before.1
Nov. 3 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1100hrs. Inactivation office reported 46 yard workmen aboard.1
Nov. 4 - Moored as before.1
Nov. 5 - Moored asbefore.1
Nov. 6 - Moored as before.1
Nov. 7 - 0000hrs. Moored as before.1
1000hrs. Held quarters for muster and inspection, with decommissioning ceremonies.1
1010hrs. Ship decommissioned and placed in status inactive in reserve by the Commander San Francisco Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet.1
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NOTES:
In November 46, CDR David B. OVERFIELD was still XO, having reported aboard April 26, 1946.1
CDR J. A. THOMAS is shown as the XO at the beginning of the February 47 deck log but at the beginning of the January deck log he is shown as the Air Officer and there is no listing for OVERFIELD.1
5 February log entry that certain personnel were being sent to FTC Bremerton on the operation of the Mk 34 radar. Was this added to the ship during the yard period?
Deck Logs from 1 March to 10 March 1947 are signed by the Navigator, CDR J. B. BURKS, USN. Logs from 11 March to 31 March 1947 are signed by CDR Groome E. MARCUS, Jr., Navigator.1
CDR James R. REEDY came aboard on July 1, 1947 as the prospective Air Officer. The August 47 logs show REEDY as the Air Officer and the Executive Officer. The September and October logs show him as just the Executive Officer.1
October 47 list of officers lists George A. ALES, LTJG, M Division Officer, reporting aboard on 15 March 1944. He would be the longest serving officer aboard. The second longest serving officer aboard ITTE, Charles M., LTJG, USN, F Division Officer, reported aboard July 4, 1944. There are several other division officers who reported aboard on September 15, 1944.1
During the last couple months, while the ship was in San Francisco, both moored and in dry dock, there seemed to be a rash of disciplinary actions (non-judicial punishment) for shirking duty, sleeping in vacant staterooms and AWOL.1
SOURCES:
1 Ship’s Deck Logs