DECK LOG BOOK & WAR DIARY

CONDENSED






USS DENVER

CL 58




MARCH 1, 1944

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MARCH 31, 1944
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Wednesday 1 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

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

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0800 U.S.S. TILEFISH underway and moored alongside Berth No. 12. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: Four. 0915 U.S.S. WILLIAM A. COLTA stood in and moored.

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

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1543 U.S.S. LYMAN underway and stood out of harbor.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

16 –20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.



Thursday 2 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

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

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

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

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

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

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1830 The following fuel oil tanks were tested and found clear of combustible gas by yard workman 51-2056: A-606-F, 608-F, 609-F, 610-F, 611-F, 612-F, 614-F, 615-F, 616-F, 617-F, 909-F, 912-F, 918-F, 921-F, 922-F, 929-F, 937-F, 942-F, 948-F, 951-F, 962-F, C-4-F, 5-F, 6-F, 7-F, 9-F.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

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



Friday 3 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

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

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: Three. 1020 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, the following officers and men left the ship for temporary duty at the Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, as a shore based unit: Lt.(jg) A. B. HASELTINE, A-V(N), USNR, 125666; Ensign Donald G. HARTLAUB, A-V(N), USNR, 346943; BROOKS, A. R., 608 28 18, AMM3c, USNR; DOBRZYNSKI, W.V., 402 37 83, AOM3c, USNR; DUCOTE, B. A., 274 67 37, ARM1c, USN; ELPHINSTONE, D. R., 653 19 94, AMM3c, USNR; FRITZ, F., 243 84 58, ARM3c, USN; GRAY, E. W., 337 63 94, S1c, USN; LONG, E. R., 243 84 69, AMM3c; MANDEVILLE, P., 201 97 05, AOM3c, USN; MURPHY, L. F., 223 95 53, AMM3c, USN; OBERWISE, F. L., 299 90 73, AOM1c, USN; REYNOLDS, R. R., 214 16 81, AMM2c, USNR; SLAZMANN, J. R., 324 97 42, CAMM(AA), USN; STEVENS, W. G., Jr., 262 37 08, AM1c, USN.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1540 U.S.S. TILEFISH stood in and entered Drydock No. 2.

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

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.



Saturday 4 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

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

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Three.

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

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1610 U.S.S. TILEFISH underway from drydock and moored alongside Dock No. 13.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.



Sunday, 5 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

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

T. M. Searles, Jr., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0815 U.S.S. TILEFISH and U.S.S. BASS underway and stood out of harbor. 0825 U.S.S. PARGO underway and stood out of harbor. 0830 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: One.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1735 The following fuel oil tanks were tested and found clear of combustible gases: A-606-F, 608-F, 609-F, 610-F, 611-F, 612-F, 614-F, 615-F, 616-F, 617-F, 909-F, 912-F, 918-F, C-4-F, 5-F, 6-F, 7-F, 9-F.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

20 –24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

T. M. Searles, Jr., USN.



Monday 6 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

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

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0750 ISAACS, H. K., CTC, 316 21 50, left the ship for temporary duty at Treasure Island, California.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

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

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1522 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, 1st Lt. W. H. FREY, USMC, left the ship on temporary shore patrol.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1815 Fuel tanks tested and found to be free of all combustible gases.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.



Tuesday, 7 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in drydock No. 3, Mare Island, Navy Yard, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Steam, fresh water, flushing water, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BAGLEY, BOYD, HELM, MUGFORD, PATTERSON, FULLER, SELFRIDGE, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, SAURY, PROTEUS, ARD 11, also various other yard and district craft.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

08 – 12 Watch

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

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

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

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



Wednesday, March 8, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in drydock No. 3, Mare Island, Navy Yard, California. All boilers are secured. Ship is receiving fresh and flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone services from dock. The crew is berthed ashore, except for necessary security watches aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BOYD, PROTEUS, BAGLEY, HELM, MUGGFORD, PATTERSON, SELFRIDGE, FULLER, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, ARD 11 and various other yard and district craft.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

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

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.



Thursday, 9 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Steam, fresh water, flushing water, electricity and telephone service. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), PROTEUS (Medical Guard), BAGLEY, BOYD, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, ALBACORE, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, FULLER, GRIFFIN, ARD 11 also various yard and district craft.

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

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: Twelve. 1115 The sum of $130,000.00 was brought aboard under guard, by the Paymaster.

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

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1215 Fire in drydock, extinguished before Officer of the Deck was notified. No damage.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

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



Friday, 10 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

SAN DIEGO relieved DENVER of S.O.P.A., DENVER retaining Administrative S.O.P.A.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in drydock No. 3, Mare Island, Navy Yard, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving following services from the dock: Steam, Fresh water, flushing water, electricity, telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. DENVER (SOPA), BAGLEY, BOYD, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, ALBACORE, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, FULLER, GRIFFIN, PROTEUS, ARD 11 and various yard and district craft.

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

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Five.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1300 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, the following named men were transferred to the Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, for duty in a shore based status, baggage and records accompanied these men: Lt.(jg) E.G. YESKO, A-V(N), USNR, in charge; ANDERSON, R.D., AMM3c, USNR; ANTHONY, C.O., ARM3c, USNR; BROGDON, E.L., AMM3c, USNR; GADD, G.(n), AMM3c, USNR; HAELING, W.J., ARM2c, USNR; KIRBY, E.J., AMM3c, USN; MC GURRIN, E.J., AMM2c, USN; MOLIERO, J.F., AMM3c, USN; COLLINS, G.(n), Jr., S2c, USNR; DUCOTE, C.P., S2c, USNR; JONES, E.V., S2c, USNR; JONES, H.S., Jr., S2c, USNR; MENDEZ, A.(n), Jr., S2c, USNR; TALLEY, J.W., S2c, USNR; UTTER, E. (n), S1c, USN.

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

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1750 U.S.S. CLAXTON, stood in and moored in berth assigned. 1853 U.S.S. LST 451 underway and stood out of harbor.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before. 2100 Discovered burning canvas on main battery director aft. Fire quarters sounded and Yard Fire Department notified. 2103 Yard Fire Department reported on scene of fire. 2117 Fire extinguished. Damage undetermined. 2130 Secured from fire quarters.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.



Saturday, 11 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in Drydock No. 3, Mare Island, Navy Yard, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Steam, freshwater, flushing water, electricity and telephone services. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER (Admin.SOPA), BAGLEY, BOYD, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, FULLER, PROTEUS, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SPADEFISH, SAURY, ALBAQUERQUE, SANGAY, ARD 11 and various yard and district craft.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

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

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew on quarters. Absentees: Eight. 0900 U.S.S. BAGLEY, underway from drydock No. 2.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1303 WOLFE, Robert H., 403 51 88, MM1c, USNR, left the ship for temporary duty as SOPA bus driver.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1650 The following fuel tanks were tested and found free of combustible gas: C-4-F, 5-F, 5-F, 7-F and 9-F.

J. B. Heifner, Ensign, USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

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



Sunday, 12 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: Steam, fresh water, flushing water, electricity and telephone. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER (Admin.SOPA), BAGLEY, BOYD, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, CLAXTON, PROTEUS, DIONNE, FULLER, SAUGATUCK, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SPADEFISH, SAURY, ALBUQUERQUE, SANGAY, ARD 11 and various yard and district craft.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

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

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Five.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. B. Heifner, Ensign, USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.



Monday, 13 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

SAN DIEGO relieved DENVER of Administrative S.O.P.A.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: steam, fresh and flushing water, electricity and telephone. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER (Admin.SOPA), BAGLEY, BOYD, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, CLAXTON, DIONNE, FULLER, PROTEUS, SAUGATUCK, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SPADEFISH, SAURY, ALBUQUERQUE, SANGAY, ARD 11. Also present are various yard and district craft.

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

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0830 Mustered crew on quarters, with following absentees: Four. 0935 U.S.S. GURNARD underway and stood out of harbor.

J. B. Heifner, Ensign, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1500 VALKOS, Joseph G., F1c, 650 87 58, V-6 USNR, received an traumatic amputation of the little finger, middle phalanx, left hand, while lifting a piece of machinery. Transferred immediately to the U.S. Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, for treatment.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1625 U.S.S. SAN DIEGO relieved the U.S.S. DENVER o Administrative SOPA duty.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.



Tuesday, 14 March, 1944
 
Position
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Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: steam, fresh and flushing water, electricity and telephone. The crew is berthed in barracks ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, CLAXTON, DIONNE, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, SAURY, MUSKALLUNGE, SPADEFISH, PROTEUS, SAUGATUCK, ARD 11 and various yard and district craft.

K. H. Brooks, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

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

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

16 –20 Watch

Drydocked as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

K. H. Brooks, Lt., USNR.



Wednesday, 15 March 1944
 
Position
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2000
Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. All boilers are secured. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: steam, fresh water, flushing water, electricity and telephone. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, CLAXTON, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, DIONNE, ALBUQUERQUE, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, PROTEUS, SAUGATUCK, and other yard and district craft.

L. J. Tobin,

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0821 U.S.S. BURNARD underway and stood out of harbor. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Three.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1215 The following named men, Lt. K. H. BROOKS, USNR, in charge, left the ship to report to Point Montara Anti-Aircraft Training Center for instruction, on a temporary duty status. Reference AATC 12 N.D., Inf. Bulletin, 15 November 1944: SUTTON, B. W., GM1c, USN; TEAGLE, F. L., GM3c, USNR; SWOPE, H. J., GM3c, USNR; TIERNEY, B. J., GM3C, USNR; ARNOLD, C.C., S1c, USNR; CRETELLA, S., S1c, USNR; VOTER, J.E., GM3c, USNR; ADAMS, A. E., S1c, USNR; ANDERSON, F. A., S1c, USNR; WIELONGOWSKI, A. E., GM2c, USN; THANASIDES, A.C., S1C, USN; DEAN, J. W., Pfc., USMC; SOLOBY, R.F., Corp., USMC; SKARTDEDT, W.T., Pfc., USMC; WALULUNAS, H.P., GM3c, USN; BERUBE, A., S1c, USNR; CRAIG, L.A., S1c, USNR; CLANTON, T.G., S2c, USNR; GATRELL, L.E., S2c, USNR; TILLIMAN, A. M., S1c, USN; EDWARDS, B., S2c, USNR; BABINEAU, C., S1c, USNR; OLLIFF, T.E., S1c, USNR; WEBB, C.D., S1c, USN; WADSLEY, J.H., S1c, USNR; GANCHE, R.R., Pfc., USMC; AMATULLI, A., Cox., USNR; JOHNSON, J.F., S2c, USNR; WISDOM, J.L., S2c, USNR.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.
 
 

16 – 18 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

18 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1835 U.S.S. SAUGATUCK underway from drydock No. 2 and moored in berth assigned.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.



Thursday, 16 March 1944
 
Position
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2000
Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Drydocked in drydock No. 3, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. Receiving the following services from the dock: Steam, fresh water, flushing water, fire main pressure, electricity and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, CLAXTON, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, DIONNE, ALBUQUERQUE, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, PROTEUS, SAUGATUCK, EXTRACTOR and various yard and district craft.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

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

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1430 NERI, E. J., MM2c, 611 43 53, USNR, was partially overcome by paint fumes; treated at the sick bay and condition is satisfactory.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Drydocked as before. 1820 U.S.S GABILIAN stood in and moored in berth assigned.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Drydocked as before. 2350 Having made all preparations commenced flooding drydock.

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



Friday, 17 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Drydocked in Drydock No. 3,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

DENVER proceeded and moored to Pier No. 22 South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, for necessary battle damage repairs.

00 – 04 Watch

Docked in drydock No. 3, Mare Island, Navy Yard, California, in process of being water borne. Receiving the following services from the dock: steam, fresh water, flushing water, electricity and telephone services. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO, (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, BOYD, CLAXTON, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, DIONNE, ALBUQUERQUE, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, FULLER, SAURY, SPADEFISH, PROTEUS, SAUGATUCK, ARD 11 also various yard and district craft. 0027 Completed flooding dry dock to a depth of fifteen (15) feet. 0052 Found leaky valve in after fire room and proceeded to lower water in dry dock to a depth of four (4) feet.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Drydocked as before. 0430 Commenced flooding drydock. 0508 Ship is water borne. 0600 Completed flooding drydock; ship’s draft forward 18’ 9", aft 21’ 6". 0615 Yard Pilot R. J. Johnson reported aboard. Secured all services from the dock. Ship underway from drydock. 0645 Ship’s bow crossed sill of drydock. Proceeding on various courses conforming to channel, in tow by five (5) yard tugs to Pier 22S. Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 0723 Moored starboard side to Pier 22 South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: Wire bow and stern lines, crossed bow and quarter springs. 0730 U.S.S. HERMITAGE stood in and moored in assigned berth. 0750 Receiving the following services from the dock: electricity, steam, fresh and flushing water, telephone.

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

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0915 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Three.

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

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.
 
 

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

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



Saturday 18 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22 South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored to pier 22, South, Navy Yard Mare Island, California, starboard side to, with wire bow and stern lines. Doubled wire crossed springs forward and aft. Receiving the following services from the dock: steam, fresh and flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO, (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, BOYD, CLAXTON, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, DIONNE, ALBUQUERQUE, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, FULLER, HERMITAGE, PROTEUS, SAUGATUCK, ARD 11 also various yard and district craft.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

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

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Four.

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

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1300 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Lt. E. O. HEBERER, (96326) USNR, left the ship for Damage Control School, Treasure Island, California, for temporary additional duty. 1450 U.S.S. LAMSON stood in and moored in assigned berth. 1535 U.S.S. SAN DIEGO underway to shift berth to drydock No. 3.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1610 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Lt. George C. WILSON, D-V(G), USNR, 97211, left the ship for temporary additional duty, under instruction at the Damage Control School, Treasure Island, California. 1702 U.S.S. WHITMAN stood into harbor and moored in berth assigned.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.



Sunday 19 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22 South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored to pier 22, South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, starboard side to, with a wire bow and stern lines and doubled crossed springs forward and aft. Receiving the following services from the dock: steam, fresh water, flushing water, electricity and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, BOYD, CLAXTON, HELM, SELFRIDGE, DIONNE, ALBUQUERQUE, WHITMAN, MUGFORD, LAMSON, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, FULLER, HERMITAGE, PROTEUS, SAUGATUCK, CONYNGHAM, ARD 11 also various yard and district craft.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Six. 0830 U.S.S. HERMITAGE underway and stood out of harbor.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1220 Pursuant to orders of the Commanding Officer, Ensign J. W. SKAHAN, 164984, USNR and Ensign C. L. JOSLIN, 283454, USN, left the ship on temporary additional duty at AATC, Point Montara, California. 1230 The following named men left the ship for AATC, Point Montara, California, on temporary additional duty: DALEY, JT. T., Sgt., USMC; BENTON, W.M., Pfc., USMC; CYPHER, C.J., Pfc., USMC; GURBA, W.E., Pfc., USMC; BROENNER, C.T., Pfc., USMC; HERRINB, F.E., Pfc., USMC; WASSIL, J., Pfc., USMC; FINDLEY, J.R., Pfc., USMC; LEHMAN, E.J., Pfc., USMC; MC DONALD, E.F., Pfc., USMC; ARMSTRONG, E.F., Pfc., USMC; CONLEY, J.L., Pfc., USMC; BELLOW, G.C., Fm.Cpl., USMC; LANGENBACKER, W., Pfc., USMC; GARR, D.W., Cpl., USMC; WESCOTT, J.L., Cpl., USMC; MC CAIN, J.A., S1c, USN; COUTS, R.G., S2c, USNR; DINGMAN, J.E., S1c, USN; COLLINS, R.M., S2c, USNR; ANTONNUCCI, A.S., S1c, USNR; KLATT, H.A., S2c, USNR; THORNE, A.C., S2c, USNR; DAVIS, S.K., BM2c, USN; ZIENTAK, R.C., GM3c, USNR; VLASATY, J.C., Cox., USNR; DILWORTH, P.J., S1c, USNR; STEIN, R.E., Cox., USNR; MC CARREN, L.A., Cox., USN; SMITH, F.I., Cox., USN; RAPACKI, C.B., S1c, USNR; DAVIDSON, H., S2c, USNR.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1740 Lt. K. H. BROOKS, USNR, returned aboard, with the following named men, from temporary duty at the AATC, Point Montara, Calif.: SUTTON, B. W., GM1c, USN; SWOPE, H.J., GM3c, USNR; ABRAHAMS, P.A., BM2c, USNR; CRETELLA, A.A., S1c, USNR; ANDERSON, F.A., S2c, USNR; THANASIDES, A.C., S1c, USNR; SOLOBY, R.F., Corp., USMC; WALUNAS, H.P., GM3c, USNR; CRAIG, L.A., S1c, USNR; GATRELL, L.E., S2c, USNR; OLLIFF, T.E., S1c, USNR; WADSLEY, J.H., S1c, USNR; AMATULLI, A., Cox., USNR; WISDOM, J.L., S2c, USNR; TEAGLE, F.L., GM3c, USNR; TIERNEY, BLJ., GM3c, USRN; ARNOLD, C.L., S1c, USNR; VOTER, J.E., SM3c, USNR; WIELONGOWSKI, H.E., GM2c, USNR; SKARTDEDT, W.T., Pfc., USMC; BERUBE, A., S1c, USNR; CLANTON, T.G., S2c, USNR; BABINEAU, C., S1c, USRN; WEBB, C.D., S1c, USNR; CANCHE, R.R., Pfc,, USMC; JOHNSON, J.F., S2c, USNR.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.



Monday 20 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to pier 22, South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: wire bow and stern line, two (2) doubled crossed wire springs forward and aft. Receiving the following services from the dock: steam, fresh water, flushing water, electricity and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, CLAXTON, HELM, LAMSON, CONYNGHAM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, WHITMAN, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, DIONNE, FULLER, PROTEUS, SAUGATUCK, ARD 11, and various other yard and district craft. 0045 Secured main steam line (to dock) pending yard repair of said steam line. 0150 1st Lt. W.H. FREY, USMC, returned aboard from temporary duty as shore patrol officer, Vallejo, California, and resumed regular duties.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0800 Assumed Medical Guard. 0845 Held pay day for crew. 0930 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: Two. 1005 U.S.S. FULLER underway and stood out of harbor. 1035 U.S.S. SAUGATUCK underway and stood out of harbor.

K. H. Brooks, Lt., USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1500 U.S.S. FARENHOLT stood in and moored alongside Pier 21 South. 1530 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Lt.(jg) M. F. Yerger, 165447, USN, left the ship for shore patrol duty from 20 March 1944 to 2 April 1944 inclusive and upon completion of this duty, to return to the ship and resume his regular duties.

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

16 – 18 Watch

Moored as before. 1640 U.S.S. LAMSON underway and shifted berth. 1700 U.S.S. CONYNGHAM underway and shifted berth.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.
 
 

18 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.



Tuesday 21 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to pier 22, South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: wire bow and stern line and two (2) doubled crossed wire springs forward and aft. Receiving the following services from the dock: steam, fresh and flushing water, electricity and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, LAMSON, DIONNE, WHITMAN, FARENHOLT, ALBUQUERQUE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, ARD 11, and various other yard and district craft.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

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

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Five. 1050 U.S.S. ALBUQUERQUE underway and stood out of harbor. 1135 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Ensign Eldon E. SMITH, D-V(G), USNR, 268810, and Ensign Grover C. ROBINSON, Jr., D-V(G), USNR, 288742, were detached for temporary duty. Ref. (a) ConcPac Conf. Ltr. 23CL-43, to report Officer in Charge, Pac. Flt. Radar Center, Camp Catlin, Oahu, T.H., for instruction.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

16 – 18 Watch

Moored as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

18 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.
 
 

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

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



Wednesday 22 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 22, South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: a wire bow and stern line, two (2) doubled crossed wire springs forward and aft. Receiving the following services from the dock: steam, fresh and flushing water, electricity and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, FARENHOLT, BAGLEY, CONYNGHAM, CLAXTON, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, LAMSON, DIONNE, GRAND FORKS, ALBACORE, DRUM, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, ARD 11, and various other yard and district craft.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Four. 1159 U.S.S. FARENHOLT underway to shift berth.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1215 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Ensign J. A. STOCKTON, USN, 283205, and Ensign W. B. OSBORNE, Jr., USNR, 312577, left the ship for temporary duty at Point Montara, Anti-Aircraft Training Center. 1305 The following named men left the ship for the Anti-Aircraft School at Point Montara, for temporary duty: PICKETT, W.C., GM2c, USN, in charge; THOMPSON, C. H., GM2c, USN; BONFIETTI, A., Cox., USN; JULA, M., S2c, USNR; HOLLAND, H., S2c, USNR; WENNESON, W.D., Cox, USNR; GILLESPIE, J.W., GM3c, USNR; GAVIN, K.E., S1c; KLICK, R.J., S1c, USNR; GARLAND, H.R., S1c, USNR; GOSSELIN, W.A., Cox., USNR; BELL, L.W., S1c, USNR; PEARCE, D.D., S2c USNR; COSTO, A.R., S2c, USN; STILTNER, G., S2c, USNR; CORMIER, V. J., S1c, USNR; CABRAL, J.J., S1c, USNR; NELSON, J.R., FC2c, USNR; TOMMY, C.A., FC2c, USNR; LA BOMBARD, W.E., FC3c, USNR; KELLY, R.F., S2c, USNR; JACKELS, T.P., FC2c, USNR; ZIEBA, E., FC3c, USNR; PYLE, S.B., S1C, USN; BETTS, J.D., S1c, USNR; LA BELLE, A.A., S1c, USNR; BELLSKI, J.J., S2c, USNR; HAMMOND, B.2., S1c, USNR; HAMMOND, B.W., S1c, USNR; CARRIZOSA, C.A., GM3c, USNR; DI VANZO, J.J., Cox., USN; BUNTING, J.L., S2c, USNR; BARETTI, G.G., S1c, USNR; HANNAFORD, G.W., S2c, USNR; WIDEMAN, G.L., GM2c, USN (in charge); ANGUS, H.R., JR., S1c, USNR; HALLETT, J.2., Cox., USNR; THOMPSON, H.I., S1c, USNR; ARVANITES, C., S1c, USNR; WIGGINS, L.F., S1c, USNR; SCOZZAFAVA, A.D., S1c, USNR; PYEATT, F.G., S1c, USNR; MC LEWAIN, D.H., S2c, USNR; WINEGAR, J.E., Cox., USNR; WILSON, L., S1c, USNR; TROYAN, 2., S1c, USN; LAREAU, S2c, USNR; IANNUZZI, J.E., Cpl., USMC; KONDRASKY, N.R., Pfc., USMC; JAISLER, J.L., Pfc., USMC; TATE, J., Pfc, USMC; GALATI, J.T., Cpl., USMC; MICHALCHICK, J.P., Pfc., USMC; DENNIS, D.D., Pfc., USMC; RAFTL, R.T., Pfc., USMC; MC KEOWN, P.F., Cpl., USMC; LE PORE, A.A., Pfc., USMC; LAMMERT, C., Pfc., USMC; JOHSTON, W.M., Pfc., USMC. 1300 U.S.S. STACK stood in and moored alongside Pier 21.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2030 Secured receiving steam from dock. 2200 Commenced receiving steam from dock.

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



Thursday 23 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 22, South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: a wire bow and stern line, forward and after doubled wire crossed springs. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: steam, fresh and flushing water, electricity and telephone. All boilers are secured and the crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, FARENHOLT, BAGLEY, CONYNGHAM, CLAXTON, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, LAMSON, DIONNE, WHITMAN, STACK, GRANDFORKS, ALBACORE, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, ARD 11, also various yard and district craft.

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

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0710 U.S.S. SAN DIEGO shifted berth.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Three.

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

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1253 Forward bow spring parted, due to strain caused by launching of the U.S.S. TREPANG.

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

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.



Friday 24 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 22, South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: one (1) wire bow line, one (1) wire stern line, doubled bow wire springs crossed and double quarter wire springs crossed. Receiving the following services from the dock: fresh and flushing water, steam, electricity and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, FARENHOLT, CONYNGHAM, CLAXTON, HELM, MUGFORD, GURNARD, SAURY, SELFRIDGE, LAMSON, DIONNE, WHITMAN, STACK, GRANDFORKS, ALBACORE, FLIER, MUSKALLUNGE, SPADEFISH, ARD 11, and various yard and district craft.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

R. E. Hickle, Ensign, USN.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 held quarters for muster. Absentees: One.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.



Saturday, 25 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 22, South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: One wire bow line and stern line, two wire crossed springs forward and aft. Receiving the following facilities from the dock: water, fresh and flushing, steam, electricity and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, FARENHOLT, HELM, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, STACK, WHITMAN, DIONNE, LAKE, GRANDFORKS, ALBACORE, FLIER, GURNARD, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, SANDAY, ARD 11, 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. 0830 Held quarters for muster. Absentees: Six.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before.

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

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.



Sunday 26 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

REAR ADMIRAL R. W. HAYLER relieved REAR ADMIRAL A. S. MERRILL as COMMANDER CRUISER DIVISION TWELVE and COMMANDER TASK FORCE THIRTY-NINE.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 22, South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: one wire bow line and stern line, two wire crossed springs forward and aft. Receiving the following services from the dock: fresh and flushing water, steam, electricity, and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, FARENHOLT, HELM, LAMSON, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, STACK, WHITMAN, DIONNE, LAKE, GRANDFORKS, ALBACORE, FLIER, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, SANGAY, ARD 11, and various yard and district craft.

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

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before. 0735 Ensign W. B. OSBORNE, Jr., USNR, 312577, returned to the ship having completed temporary duty under instruction at the Anti-Aircraft Training Center, Point Montara, California.

J. P. Wiley, Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: One. 0905 U.S.S. MUSKALLUNGE underway and stood out of harbor. 0910 Electric power was secured throughout the ship for repairs to main distribution board. 1105 Electric power was restored throughout the ship.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1230 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, the following named men left the ship for temporary duty, under instruction, at Point Montara, Anti-Aircraft Training Center: COOPER, V.L., GM2c, USNR, in charge; BAKER, J.R., FC2c, USNR; AVALOS, R., Cox, USN; PARSONS, R.O., Cox., USNR; ROGERS, R.A., S1c, USNR; HUBBS, L.A., Cox., USN; WOOLUM, D.B., S1c, USNR; WINKLER, C., JR., S1c, USNR; ABBOTT, S.R., BM3c, USNR; CRISAFULLI, F., Cox., BAILLARGERON, J., Cox., USN; TAULBEE, J.R., S2c, USNR; TURNER, C.E., S1c, USNR; WARWICK, W.C., S1c, USN; TAYLOR, E.D., S2c, USNR; WOEHLKE, W.C., S1c, USN; WINDHORST, O.H., GM3c, USNR; BACHA, M., Cox., USN; WOODS, W.W., GM3c, USNR; TISDALE, P., S1c, USNR; LUPYTON, J., S1c, USNR; BENEDICT, V., S2c, USNR; 1340 Ensign J.A. STOCKTON, USN, (283205), returned aboard having completed temporary duty at Point Montara, Anti-Aircraft Training Center, California.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1755 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, PICKETT, W.C., GM2c, USN, in charge of the following named men, returned aboard having completed temporary duty at Point Montara, Anti-Aircraft Training Center, California: THOMPSON, C.H., GM2c, USN; JULA, M., S2c, USNR; HOLLAND, H., S2c, USNR; WENNESON, W.D., Cox., USNR; GAVIN, K.E., S1c, USNR; KLICK, R.J., S1c, USNR; GARLAND, H.R., S1c, USNR; GOSSELIN, W.R., Cox., USNR; BELL, L.W., S1c, USNR; GORGOGLIONE, R.V., S1c, USNR; CARIZOSA, C.A., GM2c, USNR; DI VANZO, N. J., Cox, USN; BUNTING, J.L., S2c, USNR; BARRETT, C.G., S1c, USNR; NELSON, J.R., FC2c, USNR; TOMMY, C.A., FC2c, USNR; LA BOMBARD, W.E., FC3c, USNR; KELLY, E.L., S2c, USNR; JACKELS, T.P., FC2c, USNR; ZIEBA, E., FC3c, USNR; BETTS, J.D., S1c, USNR; LA BELLE, A.A., S1c, USNR; HAMMOND, B.2., S1c, USNR; BETLEJESKE, R.J., S1c, USNR; HANNAFORD, G.W., S2, USNR; STILTNER, G., S2c, USNR; CORMIER, V.J., S1c, USNR; CABRAL, J.J., S1c, USNR; PENCE, D.D., S2c, USNR; COSTA, A.R., S2c, USNR. 1755 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, WIDEMAN, G.L., GM2c, USN, in charge, of the following named men returned aboard having completed temporary duty at Point Montara, Anti-Aircraft Training Center, California; ANGUS, H.R., JR., S1c, USNR; MALLETT, J.E., Cox., USNR; THOMPSON, H.I., S1c, USNR; ARVANITES, C., S1c, USNR; WIGGINS, L.F., S1c, USNR; TAVERNARO, G., S1c, USNR; PYEATT, F.G., S1c, USNR; MC ELWAIN, D.H., USN; BALAS, A., S1c, USNR; LIMBACH, G.A., S2c, USNR; IANNUZZI, J.E., Cpl., USMC; JAISLER, J.L., Pfc., USMC; TATE, J., Pfc., USMC; DENNIS, D.D., Pfc., USMC; RANFTL, R.T., Pfc., USMC; MC KEOWN, P.F., Cpl., USMC; LE PORE, A.A. Pfc., USMC; LAMMDER, C., Pfc., USMC; JOHSTON, W.P., Pfc., USMC; LAREAU, A.G. S1c, USNR; BURTON, H.J., S2c, USNR. 1940 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Ensign J. W. SKAHAN, USNR, returned aboard from temporary duty at Point Montara Anti-Aircraft, Training Center, California.

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

20 –24 Watch

Moored as before.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.



Monday 27 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Mare Island, Navy Yard, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 22, South, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, with the following lines in use: one wire bow and stern line, two wire crossed springs forward and aft. Receiving the following services from the dock: steam, electricity, fresh and flushing water, and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, FARENHOLT, CLAXTON, HELM, LAMSON, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, STACK, CONYNGHAM, WHITMAN, DIONNE, CROWLEY, GRANDFORKS, ALBACORE, FLIER, SAURY, SPADEFISH, SANGAY, and various other yard and district craft. 0000 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Ensign Charles L. JOSLIN, USN, (283454), returned aboard, having completed temporary additional duty ashore, at Anti-Aircraft Training Center, Point Montara, California.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

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

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Two.

J. A. Stockton, Ensign, USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1715 U.S.S. YD 19 moored alongside port quarter. 1750 U.S.S. MUSKALLUNGE stood in and moored in berth assigned.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2015 Broke lubrication oil lines, having received 2809 gallons from the Shell Oil Company of Vallejo, California. 2215 U.S.S. YD 19 underway from alongside port quarter and proceeded to assigned berth.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.



Tuesday 28 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 22, South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: wire bow and stern line, crossed wire bow springs, and crossed wire quarter springs. Receiving the following services from the dock: steam, electricity, fresh and flushing water, and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, HELM, LAMSON, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, STACK, FARENHOLT, WHITMAN, DIONNE, LAKE, CROWLEY, GRANDFORKS, EVERETT, ALBACORE, FLIER, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, SANGAY, ARD 11, and various yard and district craft.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

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

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Four. 1050 Commenced testing steering engines. 1138 Secured from testing steering engines.

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

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1316 Commenced testing steering engines. 1420 Secured from testing steering engines.

R. F. Woodward, Ensign, USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

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

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

A. E. Gross, Lt., USNR.



Wednesday 29 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 22, South, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: one wire bow and stern lines, two wire crossed springs forward and aft. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: steam, electricity, fresh and flushing water, and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed in barracks ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, FARENHOLT, HELM, LAMSON, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, STACK, WHITMAN, DIONNE, LAKE, CROWLEY, GRANDFORKS, EVERETT, ALBACORE, FLIER, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH, SANGAY, ARD 11, and various other yard and district craft.

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

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

M. F. Healey, Jr., Lt., USNR.

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0815 U.S.S. DIONNE, underway and stood out of harbor. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters, with the following absentees: Three. 1015 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, the following named men left the ship for temporary duty at Point Montara, Anti-Aircraft Training Center, with HOWARD, M.H., GM2c, USN, in charge: WAINSCOTT, J.L., GM3c, USNR; BENEDICT, J., S2c, USNR; BEACH, W.A., S2c, USNR; WISDOM, J.L., S2c, USNR; ALLEN, H.C., S1c, USN; BENNETT, H.E., S1c, USNR; DIAMOND, E.J., S1c, USNR; TYLER, J.W., S1c, USNR, WORTMAN, J.G., Cox., USNR; BYRD, R., GM3c, USN; WITTE, C.W., S1c, USN; LASQUADE, G.F., S1c, USN; BUSH, W.A., S1c, USNR; HUNT, J.F., S1c, USNR; WARCHOL, J.J., S1c, USNR; ALYWARD, O.P., S2c, USNR; OHLMAN, K.J., Cox., USN; ARPAIA, C.J., S1c, USNR; VIA. A.L., S1c, USN; WALSH, C.S., S1c, USNR; ALLEN, J.G., Cox., USNR; WITZKE, L.E., S1c, USNR; GRANLUND, R.F., S1c,, USN; EDNEY, R.Z., S2c, USNR; JOHNSON, E.L., S2c, USNR; VAHCIC, J.J., S2c, USNR; TOWNSEND, C.S., FC3c, USNR; EDWARDS, B., S2c, USNR.

T. M. Searles, Jr., Ensign, USN.
 
 

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before. 1220 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, Ensign Paul F. SIMMONS, D-V(G), USNR, left the ship for temporary duty at the Point Montara, Anti-Aircraft Training Center, for three (3) days. 1245 Pursuant to the orders of the Commanding Officer, the following named men left the ship for temporary duty at Point Montara, Anti-Aircraft Training Center, for three (3) days: MARTIN, L.L., GM2c, USN; DEAL, J.W., Cox., USN; FRENCH, J.C., S1c, USNR; COONS, PA.A., S1c, USN; ZIPFEL, F.L., S1c, USNR; GREEN, W.C., S2c, USNR; CANNON, J.A., GM2c, USNR; SMITH, O.J., S2c, USNR; MATAJECK, E.W., S2c, USNR; SHILTS, D.E., S2c, USNR; BENNETT, R. J., S2c, USN; ZEIBA, E., FC2c, USNR; BOULAIS, R.R., S1c, USNR; LEWIS, K., S1c, USNR; COOK, E.T., FC3c, USNR; GERLACH, H.R., S2c, USNR; KNIGHT, T.C., S1c, USNR; BEATTIE, D.E., FC3c, USNR; BECCKETT, C.L., FC3c, USNR; DUDLEY, M.E., FC3c, USNR, WARREN, R.E., S1c, USNR.

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

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2000 The following named men returned aboard from Point Montara, Anti-Aircraft Training Center, California, and resumed regular duties: COOPER, V.L., GM2c, USNR; BAKER, JR., FC2c, USNR; ROGERS, R.A., S1c, USNR; AVALOS, R., BM2c, USN; PARSONS, R.O., Cox., USNR; HUBBS, L.A., Cox., USN; ARMOUR, R.C., Cox., USN; WOOLUM D.B., S1c, USNR; WINKLER, C., JR., S1c, USNR; ABBOTT, S.R., BM3c, USNR; CRISAFULLI, F., Cox., USNR; WHITE, R.J., S1c, USNR; WHITE, J.M., S1c, USNR; BEGLEY, A., S2c, USNR; BAILLARGEON, J., Cox., USN; TAULBEE, J.R., S2c, USNR; TURNER, C.C., S1c, USNR; HILLIS, J.S., S1c, USNR; LUPYON, J., S1c, USNR; WARWICK, W.L., S1c, USN; BLAKELY, E.C., S2c, USNR; ZIHAL, N., S1c, USN; WARLICK, J.E., S1c, USNR’ TAYLOR, E.D., S2c, USNR; WOEHLKE, W.C., S1c, USN; WINDHORST, O.H., GM3c, USNR; BACHA, M., Cox., USN; WOODS, W.W., GM3c, USNR; TISDALE, P., S1c, USNR; BENEDICT, J., S2c, USNR.

W. M. Foster, Lt., USNR.



Thursday 30 March 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 22, South, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: one wire bow and stern line, two wire crossed springs forward and aft. Receiving the following services from the dock: steam, electricity, fresh and flushing water and telephone. All boilers are secured. The crew is berthed in barracks ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), DENVER, BAGLEY, HELM, LAMSON, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, STACK, ALBACORE, GRANDFORKS, EVERETT, SAURY, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, FARENHOLT, FLIER, MUSKALLUNGE, SANGAY, WHITMAN, DIONNE, LAKE, CROWLEY, SPADEFISH, and various other yard and district craft.

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

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

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

08 – 12 Watch

Moored as before. 0830 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: Six.

Henry Bress, Lt.(jg), USN.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before.

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before. 1700 I.C. switchboard was secured for yard repairs.

W. T. Kuhlmey, Captain, USMC.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before. 2055 Replaced I.C. switchboard in commission.

K. H. Brooks, Lt., USNR.



Friday, March 31 1944
 
Position
0800
1200
2000
Lat.
Moored to Pier 22, South,
Long.
Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

DENVER continuing repairs to battle damage.

00 – 04 Watch

Moored starboard side to Pier 22, South, Mare Island, California, with the following lines in use: one wire bow and stern line, two crossed wire springs forward and aft. The ship is receiving the following services from the dock: steam, electricity, telephone fresh and flushing water. All boilers are secured and the crew is berthed ashore, except for security watches posted aboard. Ships present: U.S.S. SAN DIEGO (SOPA), BAGLEY, CLAXTON, CONYNGHAM, FARENHOLT, HELM, LAMSON, MUGFORD, SELFRIDGE, STACK, WHITMAN, DIONNE, LAKE, CROWLEY, GRANDFORKS, EVERETT, ALBACORE, FLIER, MUSKALLUNGE, SAURY, SPADEFISH,SANGAY, ARD 11, and various other yard and district craft.

L. J. Tobin, Lt., USNR.

04 – 08 Watch

Moored as before.

H. M. Brinser, Lt., USN.

08 – 12 Watch

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

R. F. Wall, Ensign, USNR.

12 – 16 Watch

Moored as before.

K. H. Brooks, Lt., USNR.

16 – 20 Watch

Moored as before.

R. H. Peery, Lt., USNR.

20 – 24 Watch

Moored as before.

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


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