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 3¾4" 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.