Transcribed by Jerry Sheil
Declassified by authority: NND 927605
BY: CN
NARA Date 10/31/02
BUELL, T. C., CDR.: Commanding Officer
FARROW, F. A., LT.: Executive Officer / Navigator
McGUIRE, J. L., LTJG.: Operations Officer
BROWN, C. I., Jr., ENS.: Communications Officer
SHEIL, D. G., LTJG.: Electronics Officer / CIC Officer
HOLLAND, V. K., ENS.: Reg. Pub. Custodian
CLAGUE, D. K., ENS.: In Training
TIDWELL, D. P., LTJG.: Gunnery Officer
LAUGHLIN, G. F., ENS.: First Lieutenant
HANSEN, R. L., ENS.: Fire Control Officer
WULF, R. H., LTJG.: ASW Officer
CASKEY, J. J., LT.: Engineering Officer
TEETER, R. W., LTJG.: Damage Control Officer
SCHLECHT, A. L., ENS.: Main Propulsion / Movie Officer
WALTMIRE, S. W., ENS.: In Training
STENQUIST, D. R., ENS.: Supply Officer / Disbursing Officer
Note: Names marked with an asterisk (*) are assigned aliases.
Wednesday, 1 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to, to the portside of the USS PARKS (DD-884) at Pier No. 3, Berth 31 Naval
0400 Station, San Diego, California, with six 6 inch manila lines, all doubled. Lines are bow line,
forward and after bow springs, forward and after quarter springs and stern line. Receiving all
power and steam for auxiliary purposes from pier. Cold iron watch set in all engineering
spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified) set throughout the ship. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at
North Island NAS. Ships present include units of US Pacific Fleet, allied vessels, and
miscellaneous yard and district craft.
0325 GADBERRY, Tommie F., 348 95 63, SOSN, USN, incurred neck and back injury. Tripped on
combing of hatch #C-105-EL. Starboard side. Treatment: None. Disposition: Transferred to
Dispensary US Naval Station for further transfer from dispensary to US Naval Hospital
(BALBOA) for observation and treatment.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: None.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
160-2000 Moored as before.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
Thursday, 2 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to USS PARKS (DD-884) at Pier No. 3, US Naval Station, San Diego,
0400 California, with standard 6 inch manila bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and
after quarter springs and stern line, all doubled. Receiving steam and power from the pier.
Material condition BAKER (modified) set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at North Island, California. Ships
present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet and local harbor craft.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: *Alembic, R.P., MM2, USN; *Barilla, C.E., TN, USN.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
A. L. SCHLECHT, ENS., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
1820 Commenced receiving potable water from pier.
1925 Secured receiving fresh water having received 13,000 gallons.
A. L. SCHLECHT, ENS., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
Friday, 3 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to, to port side of USS PARKS (DD-884) at pier #3, Berth 31, US Naval Repair
0400 Facility, San Diego, California, with six 6 inch manila lines, all doubled. Lines are bow line,
forward and after bow springs, forward and after quarter springs and stern line. Cold iron
watch set in all engineering spaces. Receiving all steam and power for auxiliary purposes from
the pier. Material condition BAKER (modified) set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at North Island, NAS.
Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied vessels, and miscellaneous
yard and district craft.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: *Bodney, J.L., SN, USN.
0935 Captain's Mast held with following punishments awarded. *Rebate, B., SN, USN, Summary
Court Martial; *Wonka, D.H., SN, USN, three (3) days bread and water; *Cappman, H.L., FN,
USN, two (2) weeks restriction to the limits of the ship.
1015 *Bodney, J.L., SN, USN, returned to the ship having been AWOL for a period of 2 hours and 45
minutes.
1030 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
S. W. WALTMIRE, ENS., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
Saturday, 4 September 1954
0000- Moored port side to USS PARKS (DD-884) at Berth 31, Pier No. 3, US Naval Station, San
0400 Diego, California, with six 6 inch manila lines, all doubled: Bow line, forward and after bow
springs, forward and after quarter springs and stern line. Receiving steam, electricity, and
fresh water from the pier. A cold iron watch set in all engineering spaces. Material condition
BAKER (modified) set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC, NAS, North Island, California. Ships present
include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied warships, merchantmen, and miscellaneous
yard McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
J. L. and district craft.
0400- Moored as before.
0800
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew on stations. Absentees: *Terrapin, D.C., SN, USN, absent without leave
since 0500, 4 September 1954.
1015 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples: Conditions normal.
S. W. WALTMIRE, ENS., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1220 Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 06161Z, BuPers dispatch 311241Z of August 1954, LTJG. Robert
W. TEETER, 510502/1100, USN, was detached from this ship to report to the USS HANNA
(DE-449) for duty.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
V. K. HOLLAND, ENS., USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
V. K. HOLLAND, ENS., USN
Sunday, 5 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to the USS PARKS (DD-884) at berth 31, pier No. 3, US Naval Station, San
0400 Diego, California, with six 6 inch manila lines, namely bow line, forward and after bow springs,
forward and after quarter springs and stern line, all doubled up. Cold iron watch is set in all
engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified) set. Receiving all power and steam
for auxiliary purposes from the dock. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at NAS, North Island, California.
Ships present include units of the US Pacific Fleet, various allied vessels and miscellaneous
yard and harbor craft.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: *Yoga, W.A., TN, USN.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
Monday, 6 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to USS PARKS (DD-884) at Berth No. 31, Pier No. 3, US Naval Station, San
0400 Diego, California, with six 6 inch manila lines, all doubled: Bow line, forward and after bow
springs, forward and after quarter springs and stern line. Receiving steam, electricity and fresh
water from the pier. Cold iron watch is set in engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER
(modified) is set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC, NAS, North Island, California. Ships present include
various units of the US Pacific Fleet, merchantmen and miscellaneous yard and district craft.
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0800- Moored as before. Mustered the crew on stations. Absentees: *Fescue, J., SN, USN.
1200
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
1200 Moored as before.
1310 Commenced receiving fresh water from the pier.
1410 Secured taking on fresh water having received 14,000 gallons.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
A. L. SCHLECHT, ENS., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
Tuesday, 7 September 1954
0000- Moored port side to, to port side of USS PARKS (DD-884) at pier No. 3, Berth 31, at US Naval
0400 Repair Facility, San Diego, California, with six 6 inch manila lines, all doubled. Lines are: Bow
line, forward and after bow springs, forward and after quarter springs and stern line. Receiving
all steam and power for auxiliary purposes from the pier. Cold iron watch set in engineering
spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified) set throughout the ship. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at
NAS, North Island, California. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied
vessels, and miscellaneous yard and harbor craft.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Held quarters for muster and inspection. Absentees: *Fescue, J., SN, USN, absent without
leave since 0730 on the 6th day of September 1954; *Barcarole, W.D., CSSN, USN, absent
without leave since 1300 on the 6th day of September 1954.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal.
S. W. WALTMIRE, ENS., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
Wednesday, 8 September 1954
0000- Moored port side to USS PARKS (DD-884) at Berth No. 31, US Naval Station, San Diego,
0400 California, with the following 6 inch manila lines, all doubled: bow line, forward and after bow
springs, forward and after quarter springs and stern line. Receiving steam, electricity and fresh
water from the pier. A cold iron watch set in all engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER
(modified) set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC, NAS, North Island, California. Ships present include
various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied warships and merchantmen, and miscellaneous yard
and district craft.
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: *Barcarole, W.D., CSSN, USN; *Fescue, J., SN,
USN.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; condition normal.
1120 Started taking on fresh water from the dock.
V. K. HOLLAND, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1235 Set special sea detail on the main deck and bridge in preparation to shifting berth.
1240 Secured power and steam from the dock.
1306 Underway, shifting to Berth 42, Pier No. 4. Pilot R. E. TAUL has the conn, using Tugs YL-436
and YB-702.
1340 Moored port side to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, with the following lines, all six inch manila
doubled: Bow line, forward and after bow spring lines, forward and after quarter spring lines
and stern line.
1345 Pilot left the ship. Receiving power and steam from the dock with cold iron watch set. Modified
condition BAKER is set throughout the ship. SOPA is COMAIRPAC, North Island, California.
1435 Commenced Captain's Mast.
1445 Captain's Mast completed. *Terrapin, D.C., SN, USN, received one week extra duty.
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
Thursday, 9 September 1954
0000- Moored port side to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, at US Naval Station, San Diego, California, with
0400 six 6 inch manila lines, namely: bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and after
quarter springs and stern line, all doubled up. Receiving steam, electricity and fresh water
from pier. A cold iron watch set in all engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified)
is set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at North Island, NAS, California. Ships present include various
units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied warships and merchantmen, and miscellaneous yard and
district craft.LTJG., USNR
R. H. WULF,
0400- Moored as before.
0800
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: *Barcarole, W.D., CSSN, USN; *Fescue, J., SN, USN;
*Keyboard, R.B., SN, USN.
1000 Made daily inspections of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1240 USS HANNA (DE-449) moored starboard side to the USS ORLECK (DD-886).
1305 The Summary Court Martial of 9 September 1954 met in the case of *Rebate, B.H., SN, USN.
1315 The Summary Court Martial in the case of *Rebate, B.H., SN, USN, adjourned. Punishment
was one week restriction to the ship.
S. W. WALTMIRE, ENS., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
Friday, 10 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, US Naval Station, San Diego, California, with the
0400 following 6 inch manila lines, all doubled: Bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward
and after quarter springs and stern line. USS HANNA (DE-449) is moored to starboard side.
Receiving steam, fresh water and electrical power from the dock. Cold iron watch is set in all
engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified) is set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC, NAS,
North Island, California. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied
warships, merchantmen and various yard and district craft.
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: *Barcarole, W.D., CSSN, USN; *Fescue, J., SN,
USN; *Keyboard, R.D., SN, USN.
1100 Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal. Made
weekly tests of magazines sprinkling systems; tests satisfactory.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
A. L. SCHLECHT, ENS., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
A. L. SCHLECHT, ENS., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
Saturday, 11 September 1954
0000- Moored port side to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, US Naval Repair Facility, San Diego, California,
0400 with six 6 inch manila lines, all doubled. Lines are: bow line, forward and after bow springs,
forward and after quarter springs and stern line. Receiving all power and steam for auxiliary
purposes from the pier. Cold iron watch set in engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER
(modified) set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at North Island, NAS, California. Ships present include
various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied vessels, and miscellaneous yard and district craft.
USS HANNA (DE-449) moored alongside to starboard.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
0730 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Keyboard, R.B., SN, USN;
*Fescue, J., SN, USN, AWOL since 0730, 9 September 1954; *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN;
*Gadget, E.L., MM3, USN; *Barcarole, W.D., CSSN, USN, AWOL since 1300, 6 September
1954; *Griff, L., SD2, USN.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0830 The Captain held Mast and assigned the following non-judicial punishment: *Haversack, C.M.,
MM3, USN, AWOL 12 hours and 15 minutes. Reduction to next inferior rate, that of Fireman
(FN).
0900 Mustered crew for Captain's personnel inspection. Absentees: *Calma, C.H., SN, USN;
*Keyboard, R.B., SN, USN; *Fescue, J., SN, USN, AWOL since 0730, 9 September 1954;
*Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3, USN; *Barcarole, W.D., CSSN, USN, AWOL
since 1300, 6 September 1954; *Griff, L., SD2, USN.
0945 Secured from Captain's personnel inspection. Received 6,000 gallons fresh water from Pier No.
4.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
Sunday, 12 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to Pier No. 4 at Berth No. 42, US Naval Station, San Diego, California, with
0400 the following 6 inch manila lines, all doubled: Bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward
and after quarter springs and stern line. Receiving steam, electricity and fresh water from the
pier. A cold iron watch set in all engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified) set.
SOPA is COMAIRPAC, NAS, North Island, California. Ships present include various units of the
US Pacific Fleet, allied warships and merchantmen, and miscellaneous yard and district craft.
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
R. L. HANSEN, ENS., USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew on stations. Absentees: *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Keyboard, R.B., SN, USN;
*Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3, USN; *Barcarole, W.D.,
CSSN, USN.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal.
R. L. HANSEN, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
Monday, 13 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42 at US Naval Station, San Diego, California, with six
0400 6 inch manila lines, namely: Bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and after
quarter springs and stern line, all doubled up. Cold iron watch is set in all engineering spaces.
Modified condition BAKER is set. Receiving power, electricity and water from the pier. SOPA is
COMAIRPAC, North Island, NAS, California. Ships present include various units of the US
Pacific Fleet, allied warships and merchantmen, and units of miscellaneous yard and district
0350 craft.
*Barcarole, W.D., CSSN, USN, returned to ship AWOL since 1300, 6 September 1954, a period
of 6 days, 14 hours and 50 minutes.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3, USN;
*Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Keyboard, R.B., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G.,
SA, USN; *Beacon, T.F., SN, USN.
1100 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal.
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
Tuesday, 14 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, US Naval Station, San Diego, California, with the
0400 following six inch manila lines, all doubled: Bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward
and after quarter springs and stern line. Receiving steam, fresh water and electrical power
from the pier. A cold iron watch is set in all engineering spaces. SOPA is COMAIRPAC, NAS,
North Island, California. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied
warships and merchantmen, and miscellaneous yard and district craft.
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3,
USN; *Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Keyboard, R.B., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet,
L.G., SN, USN; *Beacon, T.F., SN, USN.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal.
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1205 Commenced receiving fresh water from the pier.
1246 Secured receiving potable water having received 12,000 gallons.
1430 Captain held Mast and assigned the following non-judicial punishments: *Barcarole, W.D.,
CSSN, USN, two weeks restriction; *Histamine, E.J., TN, USN, warning; *Griff, L., SD2, USN,
warning; *Wonka, D.H., SN, two weeks restriction.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
Wednesday, 15 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to, to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, at US Naval Repair Facility, San Diego,
0400 California, with six 6 inch manila lines, all doubled. Lines are: bow line, forward and after bow
spring, forward and after quarter springs and stern line. USS HANNA (DE-449) moored to
starboard side. Cold iron watch set in engineering spaces. Receiving all power and steam for
auxiliary purposes from the pier. Receiving telephone services from the pier. Material condition
BAKER (modified) set throughout the ship. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at NAS, North Island,
California. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied vessels, and
miscellaneous yard and district craft.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3, USN;
*Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Keyboard, R.B., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G.,
SA, USN; *Beacon, T.F., SN, USN.
1120 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
R. L. HANSEN, ENS., USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
Thursday, 16 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to, to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, at US Naval Repair Facility, San Diego,
0400 California, with six 6 inch manila lines all doubled. Lines are: bow line, forward and after bow
springs, forward and after quarter springs and stern line. USS HANNA (DE-449) moored
alongside to starboard. Receiving all power and steam and fresh water for auxiliary purposes
from the pier. Cold iron watch set in engineering spaces. Receiving telephone services from
the pier. Material condition BAKER (modified) set. SOPA COMFIRSTFLEET with Admin at North
Island, NAS, California. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied
vessels and miscellaneous yard and district craft.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3, USN;
*Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Keyboard, R.B., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G.,
SA, USN; *Beacon, T.F., SN, USN.
0915 Commenced advanced communication exercise.
1000 Made daily inspections of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1130 Secured from advanced communication exercise.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
Friday, 17 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, at the US Naval Station, San Diego, California,
0400 with six 6 inch manila lines, namely, bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and
after quarter springs and stern line, all doubled up. Material condition BAKER (modified) set.
Cold iron watch is set in all engineering spaces. Receiving steam, electricity and fresh water
from the dock. SOPA is COMAIRPAC, North Island, California. Ships present include various
units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied vessels and miscellaneous yard and district craft.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3,
USN; *Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Keyboard, R.B., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet,
L.G., SA, USN; *Beacon, T.F., SN, USN; *Brine, W.M., SN, USN; *Prefix, M.L., SN, USN.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1000 Made weekly test of magazines sprinkling system; test satisfactory.
1100 USS HANNA (DE-449) got underway from starboard side.
V. K. HOLLAND, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
Saturday, 18 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, US Naval Station, San Diego, California, with the
0400 following six inch manila lines, all doubled: bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward
and after quarter springs and stern line. Receiving steam, fresh water and electrical power
from the pier. A cold iron watch is set in all engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER
(modified) is set. SOPA is COMFIRSTFLT with Admin. at North Island, NAS, California. Ships
present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, merchantmen and miscellaneous yard and
district craft. LT., USNR
J. J. CASKEY,
0400- Moored as before.
0800
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3,
USN; *Brine, W.M., SN, USN; *Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Keyboard, R.B., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H.,
SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G., SA, USN; *Beacon, T.F., SN, USN.
0827 Commenced taking on fresh water from the dock.
0910 Completed taking on fresh water having received 9,000 gallons.
1030 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1230 *Keyboard, R.L., SN, USN, charged with absence without leave was placed under arrest by
order of Commanding Officer.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
1831 Commenced receiving potable water from the pier.
1915 Secured from receiving fresh water having received 9,000 gallons.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
Saturday, 19 September 1954
0000- Moored port side to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, US Naval Repair Facility, San Diego, California,
0400 with six 6 inch manila lines, all doubled. Lines are bow line, forward and after bow springs,
forward and after quarter springs and stern line. Receiving fresh water and telephone services,
all steam and power from the pier for auxiliary purposes. Cold iron watch set in engineering
spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified) set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at North Island, NAS,
California. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied vessels,
miscellaneous yard and district craft.
0300 Fire in compartment C-203-CL. Material damage: mattress (one). Fire considered to be caused
by negligence of *Scamp, J.S., MM3, USN.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before
0800
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before
1200
0800 Mustered the crew on stations. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3,
USN; *Brine, W.M., SN, USN; *Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet,
L.G., SA, USN; *Beacon, T.F., SN, USN.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
R. L. HANSEN, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
Monday, 20 September 1954
0000- Moored port side to Pier No. 4, US Naval Station, San Diego, California, with standard 6 inch
0400 manila bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and after quarter springs and stern
line, all doubled. Cold iron watch set in all engineering spaces. Receiving steam and power
from the pier for auxiliary purposes. Condition BAKER (modified) set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at
North Island, California. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet and local
harbor craft.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
000-0800 Moored as before.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3, USN;
*Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G., SA, USN; *Beacon, T.F., SN,
USN; *Brine, W.M., SN, USN; *Micron, R.F., SN, USN; *Foxtail, T.M., SN, USN.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1435 Lit fires under boiler No. 1.
V. K. HOLLAND, ENS., USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
1733 *Micron, R.F., SN, USN, reported aboard AWOL since 0730, 20 September 1954, a period of
10 hours 3 minutes.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
Tuesday, 21 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to Pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, at the US Naval Station, San Diego, California,
0400 with six 6 inch manila lines, namely: bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and
after quarter springs and stern line, all doubled up. Receiving electricity, steam and fresh
water from the dock for auxiliary purposes. Boiler No. 1 on the line. Cold iron watch set in all
engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified) set. SOPA is COMAIRPAC, NAS, North
Island, California. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, and allied vessels,
miscellaneous yard and district craft.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3, USN;
*Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G., SA, USN; *Beacon, T.F., SN,
USN; *Brine, W.M., SN, USN; *Foxtail, T.M., SN, USN.
1100 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before. Held dock trials from 1300 until 1415.
1600
1527 Secured fires under No. 1 boiler.
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
Wednesday, 22 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to pier No. 4, Berth No. 42, US Naval Station, San Diego, California, with
0400 standard 6 inch manila bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and after quarter
springs and stern line, all doubled. Receiving steam, fresh water and electrical power from the
dock. Cold iron watch is set in all engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified) set.
SOPA IS COMAIRPAC, North Island, California. Ships present include various units of the US
Pacific Fleet, merchantmen and miscellaneous yard and district craft.
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3,
USN; *Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G., SA, USN; *Beacon,
T.F., SN, USN; *Brine, W.M., SN, USN; *Foxtail, T.M., SN, USN.
0926 Lit off No. 2 boiler.
1130 Started No. 1 generator.
1200 Shifted from shore power to ship's power.
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1210 During stores working party, WILSON, G.E., 373 69 19, SA, USN, received a laceration of
the right hand on a shipping crate; not due to his own misconduct. Treatment by Chief
Hospitalman. Wound sutured. Disposition: recommended light duty for three days.
1413 Lighted fires under No. 3 boiler.
1537 Cut in boiler No. 3 on line for auxiliary purposes. Secured No. 2 boiler.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
2300 Commenced receiving fresh water from the pier.
2315 Secured receiving fresh water having received 3000 gallons.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
Thursday, 23 September 1954
0000- Moored portside to Pier No. 4, Berth 42, at US Naval Repair Facility, San Diego, California,
0400 with six 6 inch manila lines, all doubled. Lines are bow line, forward and after bow springs,
forward and after quarter springs and stern line. Boiler No. 3, generator No. 1 on the line for
auxiliary purposes. Receiving telephone services from the pier. Material condition BAKER
(modified) set throughout the ship. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at North Island, NAS, California.
Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied vessels, various merchantmen
and local yard and district craft.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
0600 Lighted fires under No. 2 boiler.
0617 Commenced receiving fresh water from the pier.
0640 Secured receiving fresh water having received 8,000 gallons.
0725 Mustered the crew on stations. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3,
USN; *Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G., SA, USN; *Beacon,
T.F., SN, USN; *Brine, W.M., SN, USN; *Foxtail, T.M., SN, USN; *Watchcap, J.I., SN, USN.
0735 Set Special Sea and Mooring details. Making all preparations for getting underway for Sea-
trials.
0740 Pilot (Mr. BERRING) came aboard. Tug YTF-57 alongside to starboard to assist in clearing slip.
0743 All stations manned and ready for sea detail.
0757 Underway. Maneuvering to clear Pier No. 4.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0800- Steaming as before.
1200
0812 Pilot left the ship. Gig is clear of water. Tug YTF-57 departed. Proceeding on various courses,
at various speeds to clear harbor.
0909 Ballast Point abeam to starboard.
0915 Buoy No. 8 abeam to port.
0919 Buoy No.5 abeam to starboard.
0920 Lighted fires under boiler No. 4.
0922 Lighted fires under boiler No. 1.
0928 Passed S.D. No. 1 buoy abeam to stbd.
0930 Changed course to 290° T&PGC, 271° PSC, base speed 15 knots (139 RPM).
0940 Cut No. 4 boiler into main steam line.
0943 Cut No. 1 boiler into main steam line.
0952 Lighted superheat under all boilers.
0955 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1001 Changed course to 270° T&PGC, 254° PSC, changed speed to 20 knots (192 RPM).
1015 Maneuvering at various speeds conducting sea trials.
1048 Changed course to 180° T&PGC, 161° PSC.
1059 Changed course to 270° T&PGC, 251° PSC.
1135 Changed course to 090° T&PGC, 071° PSC.
1147 Maneuvering at various speeds to slow from sea trials.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1200- Steaming as before.
1600
1201 Secured No. 4 boiler.
1210 Changed speed to 22 knots (213 RPM).
1227 Changed course to 000° T&PGC, 347° PSC.
1240 Changed course to 090° T&PGC, 081° PSC.
1248 Secured No. 2 boiler.
1315 Completed sea trials. Results satisfactory.
1340 Changed course to 105° T&PGC, 095° PSC.
1352 Changed course to 100° T&PGC, 090° PSC.
1417 Changed course to 026° T&PGC, 015° PSC.
1418 Set the Special Sea Detail. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds while entering port.
1425 Passed buoy No. 5 abeam to port.
1447 Moored port side to US Naval Fuel Facility, La Playa Fuel docks, California, with the following 6
inch manila lines, all doubled: Bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and after
quarter springs, and stern line. Engines on 10 minute standby.
1458 Commenced receiving fuel.
1532 Completed fueling having received 22,114 gallons of NSFO at 60° F.
1542 Underway. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds while proceeding to Buoy No. 21.
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
1600- Steaming as before.
2000
1635 Moored starboard side to USS PARKS (DD-884) at buoy No. 21, San Diego, California, with the
following lines: Bow line, forward and after bow spring lines, forward and after quarter spring
lines, stern line, all 6 inch manila doubled. Order of ships from port to starboard in nest is USS
ORLECK (DD-886), USS PARKS (DD-884), USS PERKINS (DDR-877), USS WILTSIE (DDR-716),
USS PRAIRIE (AD-15). SOPA is COMAIRPAC, North Island, California. Modified condition BAKER
is set throughout the ship. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet and local harbor craft are
1640 present.
Commenced securing boilers No. 1 and No. 3.
1717 Secured boilers No. 1 and No. 3. Commenced receiving steam and power from the USS
PRAIRIE (AD-15).
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
Friday, 24 September 1954
0000- Moored starboard side to USS PARKS (DD-884) at buoy No. 21, San Diego Harbor, San Diego,
0400 California, with the following lines: bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and after
quarter springs and stern line, all six inch manila doubled. Ships in the nest from port to
starboard are: USS ORLECK (DD-886), USS PARKS (DD-884), USS PERKINS (DDR-877), USS
WILTSIE (DDR-716) and USS PRAIRIE (AD-15). Receiving steam and electrical power from the
USS PRAIRIE (AD-15) for auxiliary purposes. Cold iron watch is set. Modified condition BAKER
is set throughout the ship. SOPA is COMAIRPAC, NAS, North Island, California. Ships present
include various units of the US Pacific Fleet and local harbor craft.
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters with the following absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget,
E.L., MM3, USN; *Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G., SA, USN;
*Beacon, T.F., SN, USN; *Brine, W.M., SN, USN; *Foxtail, T.F., SN, USN.
0830 Six Mark 32 Mod 0 torpedoes brought aboard.
0900 Commenced receiving water.
0900 13 hedgehogs received aboard.
1000 Finished taking on 8000 gallons fresh water.
1100 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal.
C. I. BROWN, ENS., USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1410 Secured boiler No. 2.
1500 The Captain inspected living, berthing and messing spaces.
1530 Secured from inspection.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
2015 Ensign James A. BRADLEY, Jr., 558833, USN, reported aboard for duty.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
Saturday, 25 September 1954
0000- Moored starboard side to USS PARKS (DD-884) at Buoy No. 21, San Diego, California, with six
0400 6 inch manila lines, namely: bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and after
quarter springs and stern line, all doubled up. Ships in the nest from port to starboard: USS
ORLECK (DD-886), USS PARKS (DD-884), USS PERKINS (DDR-877), USS WILTSIE (DDR-716)
and USS PRAIRIE (AD-15). Receiving steam and electricity from the tender for auxiliary
purposes. SOPA is COMAIRPAC, Naval Air Station, North Island, California. Ships present
include units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied vessels, various merchantmen and local yard and
district craft. Cold iron watch is set in all engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER
(modified) is set.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew on stations. Absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3, USN;
*Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G., SA, USN; *Beacon, T.F., SN,
USN; *Brine, W.M., SN, USN; *Foxtail, T.M., SN, USN.
1000 Made daily inspections of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
Sunday, 26 September 1954
0000- Moored starboard side to USS PARKS (DD-884) at buoy No. 21, San Diego, California, with the
0400 following 6 inch manila lines, all doubled: bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and
after quarter springs and stern line. Ships in the nest from port to starboard are USS ORLECK
(DD-886), USS PARKS (DD-884), USS PERKINS (DDR-877), USS WILTSIE (DDR-716) and USS
PRAIRIE (AD-15). Receiving steam and electrical power from the tender for auxiliary purposes.
Cold iron watch is set in all engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified) is set.
SOPA is COMAIRPAC, NAS, North Island, California. Ships present include various units of the
US Pacific Fleet, allied vessels, merchantmen and various local yard and district craft.
0200 Clocks retarded one hour.
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew on stations, absentees: *Kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3,
USN; *Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G., SA, USN; *Beacon,
T.F., SN, USN; *Brine, W.M., SN, USN; *Foxtail, T.M., SN, USN.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
J. J. CASKEY, LT., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
2300 *kebab, C.L., MM2, USN; *Gadget, E.L., MM3, USN, returned to the ship having been AWOL
since 0730, 11 September 1954, a period of 15 days, 15 hours and 30 minutes.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
Monday, 27 September 1954
0000- Moored starboard side to USS PARKS (DD-884) at buoys No. 21 and No. 22, San Diego
0400 Harbor, San Diego, California, with six 6 inch manila lines. Lines are bow line, forward and
after bow springs, forward and after quarter springs and stern line, all doubled up. Ships in the
nest from port to starboard are USS ORLECK (DD-886), USS PARKS (DD-884), USS PERKINS
(DDR-877), USS WILTSIE (DDR-716) and USS PRAIRIE (AD-15). Cold iron watch set in
engineering spaces. Receiving steam and power for auxiliary purposes from the USS PRAIRIE
(AD-15). Material condition BAKER (modified) set throughout the ship. SOPA is COMAIRPAC at
North Island, NAS, California. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied
vessels, and local yard and district craft.
0345 *Brine, W.M., SN, USN, returned to the ship having been AWOL for a period of about 9 days,
21 hours, and 45 minutes; *Foxtail, T.M., SN, USN, returned to the ship having been AWOL for
a period of 6 days, 21 hours, and 45 minutes.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: *Fescue, J., SN, USN; *Shortsheet, L.G., SA, USN;
*Beacon, T.F., SN, USN; *Calma, C.H., SN, USN.
1000 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1100 Made daily inspection of magazine sprinkling system. Conditions normal.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1210 Pursuant to BuPers 211623Z September 1954, LT. Francis A. FARROW, 201803, USN, was
detached from this ship to report for discharge.
1310 Commenced breasting out from USS PARKS (DD-884).
1405 Moored starboard side to USS PARKS (DD-884) with six 6 inch manila lines, namely bow line,
forward and after bow springs, forward and after quarter springs and stern line, all doubled
up.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
2000- Moored as before.
2400
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
Tuesday, 28 September 1954
0000- Moored starboard side to USS PARKS (DD-884) at buoy No. 21, San Diego, California, with six
0400 6 inch manila lines, namely bow line, forward and after bow springs, forward and after quarter
springs and stern line, all doubled up. Ships in the nest include from port to starboard: USS
ORLECK (DD-886), USS PARKS (DD-884), USS PERKINS (DDR-877), USS WILTSIE (DDR-716)
and USS PRAIRIE (AD-15). Receiving power and steam from the tender for auxiliary purposes.
Cold iron watch is set in all engineering spaces. Material condition BAKER (modified) is set.
SOPA is COMAIRPAC, Naval Air Station, North Island, California. Ships present include various
units of the US Pacific Fleet, allied vessels, merchantmen and various yard and district craft.
0015 Lit fires under boiler No. 1.
0200 *Beacon, T.F., SN, USN and *Shortsheet, L.G., SA, USN, returned to ship AOL since 0730, 13
September 1954, a period of 14 days, 16 hours and 50 minutes.
0310 Secured receiving steam from tender.
0345 *Calma, C.H., SN, USN, returned to ship AOL since 0730, 11 September 1954, a period of 16
days, 18 hours, 15 minutes.
0410 Lit off No. 1 generator.
0412 Secured receiving power from the tender.
0445 *Fescue, J., SN, USN, returned to ship AOL since 0730, 6 September 1954, a period of 21
days, 20 hours and 15 minutes.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
0720 Lit fires under No. 4 boiler.
R. H. WULF, LTJG., USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: None.
0900 Set Special Sea Detail.
0927 Underway. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while leaving port.
1016 Passed buoy No. 5 abeam to starboard.
1025 Secured from Special Sea Detail.
1026 Taking station No. 2 of a 3 ship column with the USS PARKS (DD-884) as guide in station No.
1, USS PERKINS (DDR-877) is in station No. 3. When on station guide will bear 265° T, range
500 yards. Set base course 265° T&PGC, 243° PSC, speed 15 knots (139 RPM), enroute Pearl
Harbor, T.H., in accordance with COMDESRON ONE OP-ORD 5-54. Steaming as a unit of TU
52.3.3 consisting of USS PARKS (DD-884), USS ORLECK (DD-886) and USS PERKINS (DDR-
877).
1035 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
1200- Steaming as before.
1600
1204 Changed course to 270° T&PGC, 250° PSC.
1300 Exercised the ship at General Quarters.
1400 Changed course to 310° T&PGC, 292° PSC, changed speed to 13 knots (118 RPM).
1423 Set condition BAKER throughout the ship.
1424 Secured from General Quarters.
1434 Changed course to 000° T&PGC, 347° PSC.
1442 Changed course to 090° T&PGC, 070° PSC.
1455 Maneuvering on various courses and speeds while conducting target designation and
acquisition exercise Z-2-G.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1600- Steaming as before.
2000
1600 Completed target designation and acquisition exercises.
1604 Changed course to 270° T&PGC, 251 ° PSC.
1610 Changed course to 230° T&PGC, 211° PSC.
1614 Changed speed to 18 knots (171 RPM).
1621 Changed course to 210° T&PGC, 186° PSC.
1624 Maneuvering to make bathythermograph drop.
1630 Maneuvering to regain station.
1640 On station.
1710 Changed course to 251° T&PGC, 226° PSC.
1800 Maneuvering on various courses and at various speeds while conducting tactical drills.
1900U Set clocks back one hour.
1925V Completed tactical drills.
1927 Changed course to 256° T&PGC, 235° PSC. USS ORLECK (DD-886) designated guide in station
No. 2 of a 3 ship line abreast.
1932 Maneuvering to make bathythermograph drop.
1940 Resumed station as guide.
D. P. TIDWELL, LTJG., USNR
2000- Steaming as before.
2400
2006 Commenced zig-zag plan on base course 256° T.
2102 Ceased zig-zag plan, resumed base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC.
2328 Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to take measure.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
Wednesday, 29 September 1954
0000- Steaming enroute Pearl Harbor as a member of Task Unit 52.3.3 composed of USS PARKS (DD-
0400 884), USS PERKINS (DDR-877), and USS ORLECK (DD-886). CTU 52.3.3 is COMDESRON ONE
embarked in the USS PARKS (DD-884). Steaming in 3 ship line abreast on basic course 256°
T&PGC, 234° PSC. Basic speed 18 knots (171 RPM) with the USS ORLECK (DD-886) guide in
station #2, USS PARKS (DD-884) in station #1, and USS PERKINS (DDR-877) in station #3.
Boilers #1 and 4 on the line, generator #2. Condition of Readiness IV set with Material
0000 Condition BAKER set. plan 2R.
Commenced Zig-Zag
0102 Ceased Zig-Zag plan #2R, resumed base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC.
0330 Maneuvering to make BT drop.
0355 Completed BT drop, on station on base course and speed.
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
0400- Steaming as before.
0800
0400 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance plan #1R, base course 256° T&PGC.
0500 Ceased Zig-Zag. Resumed base course.
0716 Maneuvering to take bathythermograph reading.
0758 Resumed station. On base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC, base speed 18 knots (171 RPM).
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
0800- Steaming as before.
1200
0800 Exercised the ship at General Quarters.
0840 Set Condition Baker. Secured from General Quarters.
1113 Maneuvering to make BT drop.
1125 Maneuvering to regain station.
1132 On station. Set base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC. Base speed 18 knots (171 RPM).
D. P. TIDWELL, LTJG., USNR
1200- Steaming as before.
1600
1250 Maneuvering on various courses and speeds while conducting man overboard drill.
1430 Completed man overboard drill, resumed base course and base speed.
1500 Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to take station #2 of a 3 ship column. When on
station the guide USS PARKS (DD-884) will bear 256° T, 500 yards.
1505 On station, set base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC, base speed 10 knots (087 RPM).
1527 Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to take station #3 of a 3 ship diamond formation.
When on station the guide USS PERKINS (DDR-877) will bear 311° T, 1000 yards.
1538 On station, set base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC, base speed 15 knots (139 RPM).
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
1600- Steaming as before.
2000
1635 Maneuvering to make BT drop.
1655 Completed BT drop, maneuvering to regain station.
1715 On station, on base course and speed.
1800 Commenced steering by sinuous course clock, cam #2, on base course 256° T&PGC, 243°
PSC.
1900 Ceased steering sinuating, resumed base course.
1924 Maneuvering to make BT drop.
1938 Completed BT drop. Commenced build-up for 20 knot economy run. Changed course to 250°
T&PGC, 230° PSC, speed 20 knots (190 RPM).
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
2000- Steaming as before.
2400
2000 Commenced 20 knot economy run (190 RPM). Base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
Thursday, 30 September 1954
0000- Underway as an element of Task Element 52.33, enroute from San Diego, California, to Pearl
0400 Harbor, T.H., steaming on boilers No. 1 and 4. Base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC, base
speed 20 knots (192 RPM). OTC is COMDESRON ONE embarked in USS PARKS (DD-884). Ship
is lighted with condition of Readiness FOUR, material condition BAKER set. 20 knot economy
run is in progress, steaming independently.
0200 Completed 20 knot (190 RPM) economy run.
0215 Maneuvering to take station No. 3 of a 3 ship diamond formation. When on station, guide USS
PERKINS (DDR-877) will bear 211° T, 1500 yards.
0240 On station. Set base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC, base speed 20 knots (192 RPM).
0326 Maneuvering to make Bathythermograph reading.
0333 Completed Bathythermograph drop. Maneuvering to regain station.
0341 On station, set base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC, base speed 20 knots (192 RPM).
D. P. TIDWELL, LTJG., USNR
0400- Steaming as before.
0800
0400 Commenced sinuating on base course 256° T.
0500 Ceased sinuating, resumed base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC, base speed 20 knots (192
RPM).
0705 Changed course to 226° T&PGC, 225° PSC.
0719 Changed course to 256° T&PGC, 235° PSC.
0745 Mustered crew on stations; Absentees: none; maneuvering to take measure.
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
0800- Steaming as before.
1200
0803 Lying to. USS PARKS (DD-884) commencing approach for towing USS ORLECK (DD-886).
0840 USS PARKS (DD-884) commenced towing USS ORLECK (DD-886).
0915 Completed towing exercise. Proceeding to take USS PERKINS (DDR-877) in tow. Lighted fires
under Boiler No. 3.
0920 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
0945 USS PERKINS (DDR-877) in tow.
1035 Completed towing exercise. Maneuvering on various courses and speeds while conducting ISE.
1110 Maneuvering to make BT drop.
1115 Cut boiler No. 3 in on main steam line, secured fires under boiler No. 1, steaming with cross
connected engineering plant.
1120 Completed BT drop.
J. L. McGUIRE, LTJG., USNR
1200- Steaming as before.
1600
1214 Maneuvering to take station No. 2 of a 3 ship column. When on station the guide USS PERKINS
(DDR-877) will bear 256°T, 500 yards.
1220 On station, on base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC, base speed 15 knots (139 RPM).
1301 Changed speed to 20 knots (192 RPM). Changed course to 290° T&PGC, 270° PSC.
1305 Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds while conducting division tactics.
1430 Completed division tactics. Maneuvering independently to conduct man overboard drills.
1550 Completed scheduled drills. Maneuvering to take station No. 2 of a 3 ship column. Guide USS
PERKINS (DDR-877) in station No. 1 will bear 256° T, distance 500 yards.
D. G. SHEIL, LTJG., USNR
1600- Steaming as before.
2000
1610 On station. Set base course 256° T&PGC, 235° PSC, base speed 20 knots (192 RPM).
1700 USS ORLECK (DD-886) designated guide.
1706 USS PERKINS (DDR-877) left the formation to take station for ECM tracking exercise.
1900 ECM exercise completed.
1906 USS PERKINS (DDR-877) has formed 1500 yards on the starboard beam and USS PARKS (DD-
884) has formed 1500 yards on the port beam.
D. P. TIDWELL, LTJG., USNR
2000- Steaming as before. Commenced sinuating on base course 256° T.
2400
2100 Ceased sinuating, resumed base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC.
2303 Changed course to 226° T&PGC, 204° PSC.
2315 Changed course to 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC.
2332 Maneuvering to take measure.
2358 On station, set base course 256° T&PGC, 234° PSC, base speed 20 knots (192 RPM).
G. F. LAUGHLIN, ENS., USN
Examined By: D. J. HANSON, LT, USN, Executive Officer / Navigator
Approved By: T. C. BUELL, CDR, USN, Commanding Officer