August, 1945

*Wednesday, August 1, 1945*

0000, Resting on keel blocks in drydock of Pacific Electrical and
Mechanical Company, Lake Union, Seattle, Washington. Receiving following
services from dock, telephone, fresh water, steam and power.

*Thursday, August 2, 1945*

0700, VICARS, Fred S., 386 85 37, EM3/c, COTNEY, Frank J., 8388 82 70
S1/c, SMITH, William A., 338 61 35, S1/c, SCHLOTTERER, Louis R., 962 39
95, S1/c, LICURSI, Frank J., 878 67 86, S1/c, CRUMBAUGH, James L., 756
40 55, S2/c, THACKER, John T.,932 09 83, F1/c, HAYES, Leroy, 756 40 27,
S2/c, NEEL, Bweley W., Jr., 864 36 84, EM3/c, left the ship for
temporary duty under instruction at Naval Training Station, Tacoma,
Washington.

1010, made all preparations for leaving drydock.

1020, commenced flooding drydock.

1220, Lt. Comdr. Stevens USCG, pilot reported aboard.

1248, Tug "Adeline Foss" secured along port side.

1325, Moored along side dock.

*Friday, August 3, 1945*

0000, Moored starboard side to dock at Pacific Electric and Mechanical
Co., Lake Union, Seattle, Washington.

0830, Formal annual postal inspection made by Lt. RICHMOND.

1530, HAMILTON , E. M., 861 13 67, MoMM2/c, SV-6, USN-I returned with
following men from telephone talker training school Tacoma, Washington;
WICARS, Fred S., 386 85 37, EM3/c, USN, COTNEY, Frank J., 838 82 70,
S1/c SV-6, USNR, SMITH, William A., 338 61 35, S1/c, V-6, USNR,
SCHLOTTERER, Louis R., 962 39 95, S1/c, SV-6, USNR, LICURSI, Frank J.,
878 67 86, S1/c, SV-6, USN-I, CRUMBAUGH, James L., 756 40 77, S2/c, V-6,
USNR, THACKER, John T., 932 09 83, F1/c, SV-6, USNR, HAYES, Leroy, (n),
756 40 27, S2/c, V-6, USNR, NEEL, Bewley W.J., 864 36 84, EM3/c, SV-6,
USN-I.

*Saturday, August 4, 1945*

0400, G. E. VAN DE WATER, 403 80 47, CQM, USNR left ship per verbal
orders to fleet operational training command Pac F1t for temporary
additional duty under instruction.

2245, RICKETTS, C. E., CM2/c, under treatment at U.S. Naval Hospital,
Seattle returned to the ship violently ill, from liberty granted by the
hospital.

2255, Call ambulance from Naval hospital. 2335, Ambulance arrived,
RICKETTS, C. E., taken to the hospital.

*Sunday, August 5, 1945*

Roy's note -- 0815, Japanese time - (August 6, 1945) Hiroshima bombed

*Monday, August 6, 1945*

1235, TWEET, N. C., MoMM3/c, 877 81 17 returned to the ship from the
hospital.

1345, HENDERSHOT, George R., 756 01 04, S1/c, Kirchhoff, Richard H., 753
18 20, S1/c, CLAYBORNE, Billy D., 873 92 91, S2/c, REMINGTON, Donald F.,
882 89 49, Cox, ANGLE, John M., 783 92 87, S2/c, returned aboard ship
after completing temporary duty at Anti-Aircraft Training Center,
Pacific Beach, Washington.

1350, MC CABE, John J., 653 17 14, Cox, USNR, WINTERS, Ernest E., 882 69
26, Y3/c, USNR reported aboard for duty from the Receiving Station,
Naval Station, Seattle, Washington.

1405, ENGEN, Arden, S., 630 26 07, BM2/c returned about this vessel from
the hospital.

1625, BIEBERDORF, Carl W., 680 60 67, FC3/c, left ship for temporary
duty with the shore patrol Seattle, Washington.

1630, CRISP, Otis E., 892 90 03, GM3/c, HENDERSHOR, George R., 756 01
04, S1/c, KIRCHHOFF, Richard H., 753 18 20, S1/c, CLAYBORNE, Billy D.,
783 92 91, S2/c, REMINGTON, Donald F., 882 89 49, Cox, ANGLE, John M.,
783 92 87, S2/c, left ship for the Naval Training School, Lake Union,
Seattle, Washington, for quarter and subsistance during the present
overhaul status of this vessel.

*Tuesday, August 7, 1945*

0255, BIEBERDORF, Carl W., FC3/c, 680 60 67, returned aboard this vessel
after having completed temporary duty with the Shore Patrol, Seattle,
Washington.

1450, the following named men were transferred with gear, transfer
papers, service records, and health records to U.S. Naval Receiving
Station, PSNY, Eremerton, Washington: POOR, Raymond E., SoM2/c, Service
No. 627 99 67, USNR: SHANNON, William J., SoM2/c, Service No. 878 17 20,
USN-I; SMOLICH, Thomas E., Som3/c, Service No. 869 77 82, USN-I; pay
accounts to be forwarded via registered mail when obtained from
Disbursing Officer.

1817, HAMILTON, Edward N., MoMM2/c, Service No. 861 13 67, USN-I and
TWEET, Norman Cecil, WT3/c(T), Service No. 877 81 17, USN-I, transferred
to U.S. Naval Hospital; Seattle, Washington for treatment. Baggage,
transfer papers, service records and health records accompanied
patients. Pay accounts to be forwarded via registered mail as soon as
obtained from the Disbursing Officer.

*Wednesday, August 8, 1945*

1000, Chief Machinist Clifford MC CULLOUGH, USN was detached from this
vessel and ordered to duty aboard the U.S.S. AEGIR (AS-23).

1430, RICKETTS, C. E., Cm2/c(T), 635 14 18, V-6, returned aboard from
U.S. Navel Hospital, Seattle, Washington, with orders dated 8 Aug. 1945.

Roy's note-- Japanese time - (August 9, 1945) Nagasaki Bombed

*Thursday, August 9, 1945*

1745, FRICIA, C., 564 91 10, MoMM2/c, USNR, left ship on orders for
temporary duty at Shore Patrol Headquarters, at Canadian National Dock,
Seattle, Washington.

*Friday, August 10, 1945*

0245, FRICIA, C., 564 91 10, MoMM2/c, USNR, returned to ship from
temporary duty at Shore Patrol Headquarters, Canadian National Dock,
Seattle, Washington.

*Sunday, August 12, 1945*

0845, Lieut. (jg), Raymond W. HEINEN, ( C ) USNR, reported for duty on
board this vessel as staff communications officer of Mine Division TEN.
The following men reported aboard this vessel for duty in Mine Division
TEN (Flag Allowance), with baggage, records, and transfer papers
pursuant to Commanding Officer, U.S.S. ARDENT (AM-340): MADDEN, Martin
Patrick, SM1/c (T), Service No. 405 48 53, V-6, USNR, BAER, Frederick
Whitney, RM1/c (T), Service No. 654 62 43, V-3, USNR, PETANOVICH, Andrew
(n), Y2/c, Service No. 305 48 58, USN.

0940, the following men were transferred with baggage to Naval Training
School, Lake Union, Seattle, Washington for quarters and subsistence
during the present overhaul status of this vessel: MADDEN, Martin P.,
SM1/c (T), Service No. 405 48 53, B-6, USNR, BAER, Frederick W., RM1/c
(T), Service No. 654 62 43, V-3, USNR, PETANOVICH, Andrew (n), Y2/c,
Service No. 305 48 58, USN.

1430, small explosion in Vapor Clarkson boiler in after engine room. No
personnel damage or material damage. Explosion occurred while testing
the boiler.

1500, fire in switch box in B-201 3 AE Ice Machine room. Extinguished by
jerking cord.

1756, small fire in A205TA. Ship service store. Extinguished with CO2.

2008, While lifting boat winch aboard from barge, cable of crane broke
allowing winch to sink to the bottom, a depth of 5 fathoms. Winch
immediately recovered and set on dock. Motor taken off and sent to be
dried out. Casing of winch drained of oil and water.

2104, In testing the Vapor Clarkson boiler an explosion occurred blowing
gasket and shearing hold down stud. Work & testing secured until
competent workmen available.

2150, Fire in B-2 trunk. Fire put out with CO2.

2220, Fire in B-2 trunk again, put out with CO2.

*Monday, August 13, 1945*

0030, Fire in A207T due to broken Acetelene line.

0035, fire put out by pinching off the supply of gas.

0630, Fire in A207T. Extinguished with CO2. No damage.

0920, TWITCHELL, T. J., 943 68 05, QM3/c (T), SV-6, was transferred to
the Medical Officer in Command, U.S. Naval Hospital, Seattle, Washington
with bag and hammock.

1600, TAPELT, V. H., 638 39 86, Bkr3/c, left ship to report for
temporary shore patrol duty.

2330, VAN DE WATER, J. E., 403 80 47, CQM, USNR returned from temporary
duty with orders.

Roy's note; Noon, August 14 (Japanese time) Emperor announces Japanese
surrender.

*Tuesday, August 14, 1945*

0546, TAPELT, V. H., 638 39 86, Bkr3c, returned aboard after serving
temporary shore patrol duty in Seattle, Washington.

*Wednesday, August 15, 1945*

1425, TWEET, Norman Cecil, 877 81 17 WT3c USN-I, and MARTIN, Kenneth
Jesse, 622 27 16 EM1c (T) V6USNR, returned to ship from US Naval
Hospital, Seattle, Washington.

*Friday, August 17, 1945*

1045, commenced fueling ship from USS YO-168.

1127, completed fueling ship, having received on board 17, 474 gallons
of furl oil.

1457, SCHLOTTERER, L. R. 962 39 95, S1c SV6 USNR, was transferred to the
US Naval Hospital Seattle, Washington with bag, hammock, and records.

*Sunday, August 19, 1945*

1802, A small fire broke out on Port side above engine room hatch as a
result of yard workmen burning. Fire was extinguished immediately. No
material or Personnel damage.

*Tuesday, August 21, 1945*

0005, following men reported aboard for duty with full sea bags,
hammocks, and orders: DRELLACH, Sigmund Louis 639 18 24 EM1c (T) V-6, USNR;

HARTJE, Robert Henry, 870 37 87, EM1c (T) V-6SV; MONYCH, Stefan Edward,
360 49 71, Bkr3c (T) USN.

1245, RYMERSON, Harold C. 314 94 96, F2c reported aboard for duty.

1400, HILL, William T. 757 62 79 QM2c reported aboard for duty.

1410, RYMERSON, Harold C. 314 94 96, F2c, HILL, William T. 757 62 79,
QM2c left ship for temporary subsistance and quarters at the Naval
Training School, Lake Union, Seattle, Washington.

*Wednesday, August 22, 1945*

1225, RYNERSON, H. C., 314 94 96, F2/c, V-6, USNR, returned aboard from
temporary quarters at Naval Training Station, Lake Union, Seattle,
Washington.

1715, CRISP, Otis Elmer, 892 90 03, GM3/c, SV-6, USNR, left ship on
temporary Shore Patrol duty at Shore Patrol Headquarters, Canadian
National Dock, Seattle, Washington.

2225, CARAVELLO, Vincent Michael, 812 19 37, RT2/c, V6, SV, reported
aboard for duty from Receiving Station, PSNY, Bremerton, Washington.

*Thursday, August 23, 1945*

0215, CRISP, Otis Elmer, 892 90 03, GM3/c, SV-6, USN-I, returned to ship
from temporary shore patrol duty at Shore Patrol Headquarters, Canadian
National Dock, Seattle, Washington.

1045, PRIDE, E. W., 854 24 68, MoMM3/c, USN-I, transferred with records
for medical treatment and further disposition.

1255, MC CLAIN, Joe Nathan, Jr., QM1/c, Service No. 295 68 91, USN,
reported aboard for duty with gear, records, pay account, and transfer
papers, from Receiving Station, Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton,
Washington.

1425, MC CLAIN, Joe Nathan, Jr., QM1/c, Service No. 295 68 91, USN, left
the ship to proceed with gear to USNTSch, Lake Union, Seattle,
Washington, for quarters and subsistance during the present overhaul of
this vessel.

1430, MC CRITE, Robert David, CmoMM(T), Service No. 337 36 38, USN,
reported aboard for duty with gear, records, pay account and transfer
papers from Receiving Station, Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington.

*Sunday, August 26, 1945*

0900, Lt. Commander, W. W. HENSHAW, USCG, reported aboard as pilot.
Underway from dock, Pacific Electrical & Mechanical Co., Lake Union,
Seattle, Washington. Proceeding through the Lake Washington Ship Canal.

0933, Passed under Fremont Bridge.

0944, Passed under the Ballard Bridge.

0953, Entered U.S. Government Locks, Lake Washington Ship Canal.

1503, Moored at Pier 90, Seattle, Washington.

1750, BINKS, Jack C., 841 34 47, RdM2c, left this vessel for temporary
duty with Shore Patrol, Seattle, Washington.

*Monday, August 27, 1945*

0235, BINKS, Jack C., 841 34 47, RdM2/c, returned aboard from temporary
duty with the shore patrol, Seattle, Washington.

1415, LIND, Harold James, 620 07 92, CMoMM (T), V-6, USNR, reported
aboard with pay accounts and records.

1920, Ensign Evan A. WHALLON (D), USNR, 369698 detached from duty under
this command to report thirteenth Naval District.

1926, MANESS, J. D., 668 79 35, RM3/c, V-6, USNR, reported for duty with
sea bag, pay account and records.

*Tuesday, August 28, 1945*

0945, Commenced receiving fresh water from dock.

1005, Secured receiving fresh water from dock. 5800 gallons received aboard.

*Wednesday, August 29, 1945*

0700, made preparations for getting underway.

0730, stationed all special sea detail.

0742, underway in accordance with ComTHIRTEEN, verbal orders

0945, THOMPSON, John M., 936 95 02, StM2c, fell through hatch 1-13-1,
receiving 3/4" cut on chin. After first aid treatment he returned to
duty. 1107, Moored starboard side to USS YF539 at U. S. Naval Deperming
Station, Port Orchard.

1018, Proceeding to U. S. Naval Deperming station, Port Orchard.

1054, Blew one blast on whistle as this vessel was on collision course
with the ferry Kehloken on this vessel's port bow. Kehloken answered
with two blasts.

1107, Moored starboard side to USS YF539 at U. S. Naval Deperming
Station, Port Orchard.

1300, Began deperming ship.

1436, Completed deperming the ship.

1532, Underway from alongside USS YF 539 at U. S. Naval Deperming
Station, Port Orchard, Washington, proceeding at various courses and
speeds conforming to the channel enroute to the Degaussing Range.

1705, Entered degaussing range.

1754, Completed running degaussing range.

1800, Underway to Bremerton, Washington

1948, Anchored at Pier 5, Bremerton Navy Yard.

2010, Received ammunition from U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot (75), Puget
Sound, Washington, via USS YF 374 for replenishment of vessel?s allowance.

A complete supply of Pyrotechnics. Ammunition in compliance with vessel's allowance and included accessories for all ordnance gear aboard with exception of minesweep explosive cutters.

*Thursday, August 30, 1945*

0740, made all routine preparations for getting underway.

0748, stationed special sea detail.

0807, Underway, proceeding to gunnery area 5, Straits of Juan de Fuca.

1258, began entering firing area 5.

1359, all hands to General Quarters.

1400, Commenced scheduled exercises with U. S. Naval planes in area 5,
tracking only.

1527, cancelled all scheduled exercises with USS ATR 69 due to
insufficient visibility for gunnery exercises.

1535, secured from General Quarters set condition three.

1538, proceeding to Anchorage at Port Madison WA

2047, anchored in Port Madison, Washington.

*Friday, August 31, 1945*

0630, Made preparations for getting underway.

0647, Stationed special sea detail.

0712, Underway, enroute to Pier 91, Seattle, Washington.

0739, Commenced fog signals. Secured special sea details.

1049, Moored port side to East side of Pier 91, Berth "C", Naval
Station, Seattle, Wash.

1213, Commenced receiving diesel oil from dock.

1241, Commenced receiving lube oil from dock.

1335, Secured receiving lube oil from dock.

1720, Secured receiving fuel oil from dock. 57, 186 gallons received.

1745, Underway from East side of Pier 91, U.S. Naval Station, Seattle, Wash.

1759, Moored port side to USS Herald (AM-101), Pier 90, U. S. Naval
Station, Seattle, Wash.

1803, Captain ashore.

2315, Captain aboard.