00 to 04 Anchored in Berth N-35, North Star Bay, Thule, Greenland in 14 fathoms of water, mud bottom with 90 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: Left tangent Mt. Dundas 337°, Top 098°, Tank 062°. Boiler #2 in use for auxiliary purposes. USS LST-980 and USS MOSOPELEA (ATF-158) moored alongside to starboard. Ships present various units of TG l5O.l. SOPA is ComLSDRon TWO embarked in this vessel. 0015 ComMSTSLant left the ship. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
04 to 08 Anchored as before. 0415 Lighted fires under #1 boiler. 0535 Set safety on #2 boiler. 0640 Pursuant to Commanding Officer's standard transfer orders #8l-53 of 10 July 1953, MATTHEWS R L, SN, USN was transferred to U.S. NavSta, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for duty with transfer papers, records and baggage. Authority ComPhiblant, spdltr ser 8394-P dtd 18 June 1953. 0700 Pursuant to Commanding Officers standard transfer order 83-53 of 10 July, 1953, ALBERTELLI, J E, BK2, USN was transferred to RecSta, Norfolk, Virginia for further transfer to U.S. NavSta, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico for duty with transfer papers, records and baggage. Authority ComServLant ltr ser l7076X812B dtd 10 June 1953. Pursuant to Commanding Officers standard transfer order #84-53 SWANN, T (n), TN, USN was transferred to Thule AFB for hospitalization, with transfer papers, records and baggage. Auathority: NavMed Form "G" dtd 10 July 1953. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
08 to 12 Anchored as before. 0800 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: None. 0815 FAY,R.(n)', FP3, USN, reported aboard for duty with transfer papers, records and baggage, in accordance with ComPhiblant spdltr ser,1355P of 3 February 1953, from U.S. Naval Receiving Station, Brooklyn, New York. 0845 Diving crew from USS MOSOPELEA (ATF-158) commenced diving operations to inspect propellers of USS ASHLAND (LSD-l). 0926 Diving operations and inspection of screws completed, and fo11owing report made: Condition of starboard propeller, satisfactory. Port propeller, dent 1" by 1" in one blade. This same blade has no pitch in outer two (2) feet of blade. The other two b1ades have only a slight pitch, less than that designed for such a propeller. 0950 Set the special sea detail and made all preparations for getting underway. Commander H H HUGHSON, Chief of Staff Officer of ComLSDRon TWO was directed to remain in Thule Greenland as representative of CTG 150.1 as per orders of ComLSDRon TWO dated 10 July 1953. 1018 Underway from Thule, Greenland and proceeding to Saglek Bay, Labrador in accordance with verbal orders of CTG l50. Captain at the Conn., Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Commenced maneuvering on various courses and speeds proceeding out North Star Bay. The USCGC WESTTWIND is guide. Our position is approximately 800 yards astern of her. OTC while transiting ice fields is Commanding Officer of USCGC WESTWIND. 1034 Set base course of 245°t, speed 8 knots, 98 rpm. 1035 Secured the special sea detail and set the regular steaming watch. 1050 c/c to 240°t. 1100 Commenced maneuvering on various courses and ,speeds to keep astern of the USCGC WESTWIND. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
12 TO 16 Steaming as before. Continued maneuvering on various courses, base speed 8.3 knots, 103 rpm, in column, approximately 800 yards astern of the USCGC WESTWIND; WESTWlND is guide. 1550 Passed Conical Rock abeam to port, distance 6 miles. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
16 to 18 Steaming as before. Base speed is 8.3 knots, 103 rpm. Maneuvering on various courses to avoid scattered ice, in column, approximately 800 yards astern of USCGC WESTWIND. USCGC WESTWIND is guide. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
18 to 20 Steaming as before. Maneuvering on various courses to avoid scattered ice. 1833 Entered ice pack. Steaming on various speeds and courses maneuvering astern of icebreaker. l930 Passed through ice pack, resumed base speed of 8 knots, 98 rpm. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
20 to 24 Steaming as before. 2155 Commenced maneuvering on various courses and at various speeds proceeding through ice fields. 2316 Commenced sounding fog signals. 2323 a/e stopped. Commenced lying to awaiting lifting of fog. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
Saturday 11 July, 1953
00 to 04 Lying to off Cape York, Greenland, waiting for improvement in weather and ice reconnaissance in company with USCGC WESTWIND while enroute from Thule, Greenland to Saglek Bay, Labrador, in accordance with verbal orders of CTG 150. Boilers #1 and #2 are on the line. Maneuvering as necessary to avoid ice bergs and floes. SOPA is ComLSDRon TWO embarked-in this vessel. OTC while in transit through the ice is Commanding Officer of USCGC WESTWIND. This vessel is sounding fog signals. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
04 to 08 Lying to as before. 0400 Maneuvering on various courses and speeds In order to keep USCGC WESTWIND in sight. visibility1000 yards. 0519 Fog lifted slightly, ceased sounding fog signals; got underway in column behind USCGC WESTWIND, base speed.4 knots, 51 rpm, maneuvering on various courses in order to remain astern of USCGC WESTWIND. 0638. Fog setting in, visibility 1000 yards. Commenced lying: to, awaiting the lifting of the. fog. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
08 to 12 Lying to as before. 0800 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: None. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
12 to 16 Lying to as before. Maneuvering as necessary in order to avoid ice. 1310 Commenced sounding fog signals. 1315 Secured fires under #2 boiler. 1343 Ceased sounding fog signals. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
16 to 18 Lying to as before. Maneuvering as necessary to avoid ice, with engines. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
18 to 20 Lying to as before. Maneuvering as: necessary in order to avoid ice. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
20 to 24 Lying to as before. 2145 USS ATKA (AGB-3) effected rendezvous with USCGC WESTWIND and this vessel. 2155 Guardmail passed from this, vessel to USS ATKA (AGB-3). 2205 USS ATKA (AGB.3) detached, proceeding to Thule, Greenland. Continued lying to, maneuvering at various courses and speeds to avoid bergs and floes. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
Sunday 12 July, 1953
00 to 04 Lying to off' Cape York, Greenland in company with USCGC WESTWIND waiting for visibility to improve and return of USS ATKA (AGB-3) from Thule, Greenland before proceeding to Saglek Bay, Labrador in accordance with verbal orders of CTG 150. Boiler #1 is steaming, boiler #2 has steam pressure up and can be put on the line in 15 to 20 minutes. This vessel is maneuvering occasionally, as necessary, to avoid bergs and floes H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
4 to 8 Lying to as before. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
08 to 12 Lying to as before. 0800 Mustered crew on stations, absentees: None. Maneuvering occasionally to avoid bergs and floes. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powcier samples, conditions normal. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
12 to 16 Lying to as before. Maneuvering as necessary in order to avoid ice. 1508 USS ATKA (AGB-3) joined the formation. 1538 Underway in column formation with our position being 400 to 500 yards astern of USS ATKA (AGB-3). USCGC WESTWIND acting as scout. 1540 Boiler #2 on the line. 1545 a/e ahead 2/3, 8 knots, 98rpm. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
16 TO 18 Steaming as before in company with USCGC WESTWIND and USS ATKA (AGB-3); maneuvering on various courses and speeds in order to avoid ice. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
18 to 20 Steaming as before, base speed is 4 knots, 51 rpm. Maneuvering at various speeds and courses to avoid ice. H B PARKER LTJG, USN
20 to 24 Steaming as before. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
Monday 13 July, 1953
00 to 04 Steaming in company with USS ATKA (AGB-3) and USCGC WESTWIND from Thule, Greenland to Saglek Bay, Labrador in accordance with verbal orders of CTG 150. Maneuvering on various courses arid speeds through the ice. Base speed through ice is 4 knots. S0PA is ComLSDRon TWO (CTG 150.l) embarked in this vessel. OTC during transit of ice is Commanding Officer of USS ATKA (AGB-3). During ice transit we are speed guide and ATKA will maintain station on us. The WESTWIND. is ranging ahead of the ATKA searching out leads in ice. Boilers #1 and #2 are on the line. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
04 to 08 Steaming as before. Steering various courses to maneuver through the ice. 0420 Commenced lying to awaiting better weather conditions. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
08 to 12 Lying to as before, 11000 yards due south of Cape Melville, Greenland, visibility l to 2 miles variable, nine-tenths ice coverage. 0800 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: None. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
12 to 16 Lying to as before, 11000 yards due south of Cape Melville, Greenland. Ice coverage is approximately nine-tenths. 1400 Made: weekly test of magazine and clipping room sprinkler systems. Test satisfactory except C-293-M, A 304 M, A-305-M, .which are being repaired. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
16 to 18 Lying to as before. l650 Exercised the crew at fire drill. 1700 Secured Engineering plant placed on ha1f-hour notice. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
18 to 20 Lying to as before. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
20 to 24 Lying to as before. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
Tuesday 14 July, 1953
00 to 04 Lying fast in the ice 11,000 yards South of Cape Melville, Greenland, in company with USCGC WESTWIND and USS ATKA (AGB-3) awaiting improved visibility for reconnaissance of ice conditions ahead while proceeding from Thule, Greenland, to Saglek Bay, Labrador, in accordance with verbal orders of. CTG 150. Boilers #l.and #2 in use for auxiliary purposes. SOPA is ComLSDRon TWO embarked in this vessel. OTC while in transit through the ice is Commanding Officer of USCGC WESTWIND. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
04 to 08 Lying fast in the ice as before. T R BENNETT LTJG USNR
08 to 12 Lying fast in the ice as before. 0800 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees. None. 1116 tested starboard engine order telegraph, test satisfactory. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
12 to 16 Lying fast in the ice as before. 1442 Commenced steaming on various speeds and courses maneuvering astern of the USS ATKA (AGB-3). USCGC WESTWIND AHEAD of the ATKA searching out leads through the ice. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
16 to 18 Steaming as before on various courses and speeds following astern of USS ATKA (AGB-3). D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
18 to 20 Steaming as before on various courses and speeds following astern of USS ATKA (AGB-3). L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
20 to 24 Steaming as before on various courses and speeds following astern of USS ATKA (AGB-3); USCGC WESTWIND is ahead of USS ATKA (AGB-3). We are in close pack ice 9/10 to 10/10 coverage.v H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
Wednesday 15 July, 1953
00 to 04 Steaming in company with USS ATKA (AGB-3) and USCGC WESTWIND from Thule, Greenland to Saglek Bay, Labrador in accordance with CTG150 verbal orders. We are steaming on various courses and speeds maneuvering through the ice. OTC during passage of ice is Commanding 0fficer USS ATKA (AGB-3). SOPA is ComLSDRon TWO embarked in this vessel. 0109 a/e stopped; commenced lying to until visibility improves. 0135 Secured #2 main engine on 1/2 hour notice. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
04 to 08 Lying to as before. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
08 to 12 Lying to as before. Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: None. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
12 to 16 Lying to as before. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
16 to l8 Lying to as before. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USNR
18 to 20 Lying to as before. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
20 to 24 Lying to as before. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
Thursday 16 July 1953
00 to 04 Lying fast in the ice in position 75°48'N, 62°29'W in company with USCGC WESTWIND and USS ATKA (AGB-3), while enroute from Thule, Greenland to Saglek Bay, Labrador, in accordance with CTG 150-verbal orders. SOPA is ComLSDRon TWO embarked in this vessel. OTC while transiting the ice is Commanding Officer of USCGC WESTWIND. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR 04 to 08 Lying fast in the ice as before. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
08 to 12 Lying fast in the ice as before. 0800 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: None. 0907 Main Control standing by to answer all bells. 0915 USS ATKA (AGB3) commenced breaking ice surrounding this vessel. 0937 Rocked main engines. 0949 Proceeded ahead at a base speed of 4 knots, 51 rpm in a column formation, following directly astern of USCGC WESTWIND which is steaming astern of USS ATKA (AGB-3). We are proceeding on a base course of 160°t, maneuvering on various courses and at various speeds fo1lowing the vessel ahead. Ice coverage is 10/10. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions Normal. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
12 to 16 Steaming as before. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
16 to 18 Steaming as before. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
18 to 20 Steaming as before. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
20 to 24 Steaming as before. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
Friday 17 July, 1953
00 to 04 Steaming astern of USCGC WESTWIND in column formation, from Thule, Greenland to Saglek Bay, Labrador. We are proceeding at various speeds and on various courses to avoid scattered ice. USS ATKA (AGB-3) has gone on ahead to escort SS SETON HALL VICTORY and SS ENID, VIGTORY to the rendezvous off Red Head Island. While in transit of ice Commanding Officer of WESTWIND has assumed OTC. SOPA is CTG l5O.l.(ComLSDRon Two) embarked in this vessel. 0210 commenced making approach alongside SS SETON HALL VICTORY for refueling. 0216 First line is over to SS SETON HALL VICTORY. 0222 Main control reports loss of lube oil pressure; unable to answer any bells. 0229 Main control reports port engine can answer all bells; starboard engine is still out of commission. 0233 Main control reports starboard engine. ready to answer all bells. 0235 All lines secured to SS SETON HALL VICTORY; moored starboard side to, with 4 manila and two wire lines, all lines singled up. 0253 Secured #l boil! er both engines remain on the line. 0317 Commenced receiving fuel from SS SETON HALL VICTORY, draft forward l5'; draft aft l7'6"; draft mean l6'6". 0328 Starboard engine placed out of commission to make repairs to lube oil pump 0328 Secured surface radar for routine maintenance. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
04 to 08 Lying to as before, using engines as necessary to avoid ice. 0600 SU radar reported back in operation. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
08 to 12 Lying to as before. 0800 Mustered crew on stations, absentees: None. 1055 SU radar reported inoperative. 1139 SU radar restored to normal operation. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 1145 Completed repairs to #1 main engine. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
12 to 16 Lying to as before. 1230 Completed fueling from SS SETON HALL VICTORY having taken aboard 237,258 gallons of Bunker "C" fuel oil at 90°F. Draft fwd 17'l", aft 18'0". 1251 Disconnected fueling hose. Set the special sea detail and made all preparations for casting off from SS SETON HALL VICTORY. 1318 All lines cast off. Commenced maneuvering on various courses and speeds standing clear of SS SETON HALL VICTORY. 1332 Secured the special sea detail and set the regular steaming watch. Set base course of 165°t. Speed l2 knots; proceeding independently to Saglek Bay, Labrador, in accordance with verba1 orders of CTG 150, while SS ENID VICTORY, SS SETON HALL VICTORY are escorted to Thule, Greenland by USCGC WESTWIND and USS ATKA (AGB-3). L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
16 to 18 Steaming as before. 1635 c/c to 171°t. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
18 to 20 Steaming as before. Making minor changes of course to avoid very widely scattered bergybits and growlers H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
20 to 24 Steaming as before. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
Saturday 18 July, 1953
00 to 04 Steaming independently from Thule, Greenland to Saglek Bay, Labrador in accordance with CTG 150 verbal orders. Base course is 170°t. Base speed is 12 knots, 156 rpm. Boilers #1 and /12 are on the line. SOPA is ComLSDRon TWO embarked in this vessel. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
04 to 08 Steaming as before. 0540 c/c to 194°t. 0546 c/c to 170°t. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
08 to 12 Steaming as before. 0800 Mustered crew on stations, absentees: None. 0915 Mustered all hands at division parade for Personnel Inspection. 0945 Secured from Personnel Inspection and commenced inspection of berthing and messing spaces. 1015 Secured from inspection of berthing and messing spaces. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions Normal. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
12 to 16 Steaming as before. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
16 to 18 Steaming as before. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
18 to 20 Steaming as before. 1850 c/c to 223°t. 1855 c/c to 059°t. 1902 c/c to 170°t H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
20 to 24 Steaming as before. 2000 c/c to 172°t. 2256 c/c to 177°t. 2308 c/c to 167°t. 2320 c/c to 172°t. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
Sunday 19 July, 1953
00 to 04 Steaming independently under boilers #1 and #2 from Thule, Greenland to Saglek Bay, Labrador in accordance with verbal orders of CTG 150. Base course is 172°t. Base speed is 12 knots, 156 rpm. SOPA is CTG 150.1 (ComLSDRon TWO) embarked in this vessel. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
04 to 08 Steaming as before. 0533 c/c to 299°t. to intercept foreign merchantman for purpose of identification. 0550 Identified vessel as GENEPESCA out of LIVORNO. 0554 resumed base course of 172°t. 0730 Crossed Arctic Circle. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
08 to 12 Steaming as before. 0800 Mustered crew on stations, absentees: None. 1029 c/c to 208°t. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
12 to 16 Steaming as before. 1448 c/c to 298°t. 1455 c/c to 208°t. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
16 to 18 Steaming as before. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
18 to 20 Steaming as before. 1827 Gyro input to SU radar inoperative. 1935 Gyro input to SU radar restored. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
20 to 24 Steaming as before. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USNR
Monday 20 July, 1953
00 to 04 Steaming independently from Thule, Greenland to Saglek Bay, Labrador in accordance with CTF 150 verbal orders of 9 July 1953. Base course is 208°t. Base speed is 12 knots 156 rpm. Boilers #1 and #2 are on the line. SOPA is ComLSDRon TW0 embarked in this vessel. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
04 to 08 Steaming as before. 0644 c/c to 233°t. 0653 c/c to 208°t. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
08 to 12 Steaming as before. 0800 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: None. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
12 to 16 Steaming as before. 1300 c/s to 10 knots, 125 rpm. 1520 Made weekly inspection of magazine and clipping room sprinkler systems; test satisfactory with the exception of A-304 1/2-M, which is undergoing repairs. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
16 to l8 Steaming as before. 1650 Exercised crew at fire drill. 1701 Secured from fire dril1. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
18 to 20 Steaming as before. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
20 to 24 Steaming as before. 2221 c/c to 203°t. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
Tuesday 21 July, 1953
00 to 04 Steaming independently under boilers #1 and #2 from Thule, Greenland to Saglek Bay, Labrador in accordance with verbal orders of CTF 150. Base course is 208°t, speed 10 knots, 125 rpm. SOPA is ComLSDRon TWO embarked in this vessel. 0040 c/c to 238°t. 0044 c/c to 268°t. 0053 c/c to 193°. 0115 c/c to 203°t. 0326 c/c to 195°t. 0344 c/s to 12 knots, 156 rpm. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
04 to 08 Steaming as before. 0429 Established voice radio contact with USS WHITE MARSH (LSD-8) by relay through USNS BLUE JACKET. 0512 c/s to 13 knots, 173 rpm. 0541 Inspected port and starboard main engines, shafts, and bearings for vibrations and overheating. .Conditions normal. 0700 Commenced working down slowly to 12 knots, 156 rpm . 0714 Main engine contro1 reported making 12 knots, 156 rpm. 0721 Stationed Special Sea Detail. 0734 Commenced maneuvering on various courses while entering Saglek Bay between Cape Uivuk and Big Island. 0755 c/s to 8 knots, 98 rpm. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
08 to 12 Steaming as before. 0800 Mustered crew on stations, absentees: None. 0810 c/s to 4 knots, 51 rpm. 08l5 Commenced maneuvering at various courses and speeds to enter St; John' s Harbor, Labrador. 0846 Anchored In berth Charlie, St. John's Harbor, Labrador in 20 fathoms of water, hard bottom, with 120 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the fo11owing true anchorage bearings: Marker "Charlie" 090°, Range Beacon 196°. Made daily inspection of magazines and smoke1ess powder samples, conditions normal. 0907 Secured the Special Sea Detail, set the regular in port watch. 0908 secured main engines; 0915 Died fires under No.2 boiler, boiler No. l in use for auxiliary purposes. H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN
12 to 16 Anchored as before. 1400 Pursuant to Commanding Officer's Standard Transfer Order 85-54; authority ComServLant ltr ser 1863lx8l3 and ComTraLant ltr ser 2287 dtd 30 JUN 53; HOLTZCLAW, James C., Jr., FPC, USN was transferred to ServScolComd, NavBase, Norfolk, Virginia for 27 week course of Na~col Instructor C-1 and further transfer to ComFleTraGru, Chesapeake Bay. H H POWELL CHCARP
16 to 20 Anchored as before. 1615 Received aboard civilian patient Henry L. CHURCH, 2nd Officer of SS MONROE VICTORY from USS EDISTO (AGB-2) where patient was undergoing treatment for peritonitis. 1800 LCU 1229 secured to port quarter. 1815 Transferred patient CHURCH to LCU 1229 for transfer to U.S. AFB, Saglek Bay, Labrador, FFT to United States. l828 LCU 1229 cast off. R T PETERSON ENS, USNR
20 to 24 Anchored as before. 2125 Army LCU 1229 secured to port quarter. 2130 Received U.S. Mail from LCU 1229. 2133 LCU 1229 cast off. 2200 Set all clocks ahead one (1) hour to conform to zone time plus 4, Queen time. R T PETERSON ENS, USNR
Wednesday 22 July, 1953
00 to 04 Anchored in Berth Charlie, St. Johns Bay, Labrador, in 27 fathoms of water, hard bottom; with 120 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following true anchorage bearings Marker "Charlie" 090°, Range beacon 196°. Boiler #2 and #2 generator in use, for auxiliary purposes. Ships present, various units of TG 150.3. SOPA is ComLSDRon TWO embarked in this vessel. 0200 Set all clocks ahead one hour to conform with zone time plus-three (Peter time). T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
04 to 08 Anchored as before. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
08 to 12 Anchored as before. 0800 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: None. 0830 Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 0910 Commenced ballasting, draft fwd 16'10", aft 17'2". 0955 The following named U.S. Army Officers reported aboard from USS WHITE MARSH (LSD-8) in charge of 22 men for transportation to Koojesse Inlet, Frobisher Bay: Captain Robert HESSLER, LT Richard GLENN and LT Peter DURK. 0955 The following named men reported aboard from USS WHITEMARSH (LSD-8) for duty in connection with Operation SUNEC (Resupplying northern radar and weather stations) with CTG 150.3. LCDR Alton M. CHAMBERLIN, USN; LCDR Sidney K. BROUSSARD, USCG; LT William A. INGRAM; ALFORD, W.R.; AG3, USN; CRILL, W J, AGl, USN; NORVILLE, M L, DKC, USN and ENS Richard S BOUIN Jr., USNR in charge of thirteen-men of Underwater Demolition Team FOUR. 1020 Ceased ballasting, draft fwd 21'10", aft 26'3". LCU 1229 entered well deck. 1040 Commenced deballasting, draft fwd 21'10", aft 26'3". 1110 Ceased deballasting, draft fwd 17'6", aft 24'0". R T PETERSON ENS, USNR
12 to 16 Anchored as before. 1210 MARCHANT, J . L., AGAN, USN reported aboard from USS WHITE MARSH (LSD-8) for TAD with CTG 150.3 in connection with Operation SUNEC. 1425 Divers from the USS PRESERVER (ARS-8) Commenced diving operations to inspect port and starboard propellers. 1500 Diving operations completed and following report made: Condition of port propeller as noted on inspection of 10 July 1953. Condition of starboard propeller found to be normal. R E CALLAHAN CHMACH, USN
16 to 20 Anchored as before. R E CALLAHAN CHMACH, USN
20 to 24 Anchored as before. R E CALLAHAN CHMACH, USN
Thursday 23 July, 1953
00 to 04 Anchored in berth Charlie, St. John's Harbor, Labrador in 27 fathoms of water, hard bottom, with 120 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: Marker "Charlie" 090°, Range beacon 196°. Boiler #1 in use for auxiliary purposes. SOPA is ComLSDRon TWO embarked in this vessel. A V MITCHELL BOSN, USN
04 to 08 Anchored as before. R E CALLAHAN CHMACH, USN
08 TO 12 Anchored as before. 0800 Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: None. 0900 made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. R E CALLAHAN CHMACH, USN
12 to 16 Anchored as before. 1450 ComLSDRon TWO transferred his command from this vessel to the USS EDISTO (AGB-2) hauled down the broad command flag and broke the commission pennant., 1505 USS EDISTO (AGB-2) left the harbor to scout, ice conditions, in Frobisher Bay. L C FAUST CHELEC, USN
16 to 20 Anchored as before. L C FAUST CHELEC, USN
20 to 24 Anchored as before. R T PETERSON ENS, USNR
Friday 24 July, 1953
00 to 04 Anchored in anchorage berth Charlie, St. John's Harbor, Labrador in 27 fathoms of water, hard bottom, with 120 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: Marker "Charlie", 090°, Range beacon 196°. Boiler #1 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present, various units of TG 150.3. SOPA is Commanding Officer of this vessel. R T PETERSON ENS, USNR
04 to 06 Anchored as before. R T PETERSON ENS, USNR
08 to 12 Anchored as before. 0600 Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: None. Commenced loading explosives arid transferring cargo from USS WHITE MARSH, (LSD-8). 1000 Pursuant to Commanding Officer's standard Transfer order, #87-53, MAYO, R E, DC3, USNR WAS transferred to US AFB, Saglek Bay, Labrador FFT to US NavRecSta Boston, Massachusetts for release from active duty. Authority: BuPers instruction 1910.5 of May 1953 Pursuant to Commanding Officer's standard Transfer order #88-53 ERWIN, M F, FN, USNR R was transferred with transfer papers, records and baggage to US AFB Saglek Bay, Labrador for FFT to U S NavRecSta, Boston, Massachusetts for release to inactive duty. Authority BuPers instruction 1910.5 of May 1953. 1015 Completed loading explosive from USS WHITE MARSH (LSD-8) having taken aboard the following. 5 boxes of fuses, l5 cans of detonating cord, 10 boxes of detonating cord, 3 boxes of blasting caps, 33 boxes of 30 Cal. Carbine ammunition and 948 demolition outfits M! K l35. 1140 Pursuant to Commanding Officer's standard Transfer order #86-53 CRINE, W (n),HM2, USN was transferred with transfer papers, records and baggage to US AFB Sag1ek Bay, Labrador FFT to US NavMedSchool, for duty. Authority ComServLant spdltr serial 19271X816 dated 7 July 1953. 1140- Pursuant to ComLSDRon TWO orders serial 717 dated 24 July 1953, LTJG Joseph (n) SHULSINGER, USN was detached and ordered to report to the nearest Naval Hospital in Continental United States for treatment. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. L C FAUST CHELEC, USN
12 to 16 Anchored as before. 1245 Pursuant to ComLSDRon TWO standard Transfer order #l8-53, BASS, R E, AGC, USN was transferred with transfer papers, records and baggage to USS WHITE MARSH (LSD-8) for TAD. Pursuant to ComLSDRon TWO standard Transfer order 17-53, SCHORK, R (n), RMSN,USNR R was transferred with transfer, papers, records, and baggage to USS PRESERVER (ARS-8) FFT to US NavSta, Argentia, Newfound, R T PETERSON ENS, USNR
16 to 20 Anchored as before. 1620 Completed loading having taken aboard 8 DUKW'S, 3 6x6 Communications trucks, 2 1/4 Ton trailers, 1 1/2 Ton trailer, 1 LCM, 2 LCM engines, 460 pounds of bar iron, 200 pounds of sheet iron, 10 gallons sulfuric acid, 69 drums of lube oil and 1 drum of white gas from USS WHITE MARSH (LSD-8). 1753 Army LCM A-6 docked in well deck. 1758 Commenced deballasting, draft fwd 14'6", aft 26'2". 1935 Completed deballasting, draft fwd 16'1", aft 18'0". R T PETERSON ENS, USNR
20 to 24 Anchored as before. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
Saturday 25 July, 1953
00 to 04 Anchored in berth Charlie, St. John's Harbor, Labrador in 27 fathoms of Water, hard bottom, with 120 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following true anchorage bearings: Marker "Charlie" 090°, Range beacon 196°. Boiler #2 in use for auxiliary purposes. SOPA is Commanding Officer of this vessel T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
04 to 08 Anchored as before. 0600 Lighted fires under #1 boiler. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
08 to 12 Anchored as before. 0800 Mustered crew on stations, absentees: None. 0802 Tested main engines, test satisfactory. 0908 Set Special Sea Detail and made all preparations for getting underway. 1007 Underway from Anchorage Charlie, St. John's Harbor, Labrador, proceeding to Sorry Harbor, Resolution Island, in accordance with verbal orders of CTF 150. Captain at the Conn., Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Commenced maneuvering, on various courses and speeds proceeding out of harbor. 1102 Secured the Special Sea Detail and set the regular steaming watch. 1110 Set base course of 353°t. Speed 12 knots, 156 rpm. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. T R BENNETT LTJG, USNR
12 to 16 Steaming as before. Maneuvering occasionally to avoid scattered ice bergs. L E ALEXANDER ENS, USNR
16 to 18 Steaming as before. 1734 c/c to 342°t. 1740 c/c to 339°t. H C FISHER JR ENS, USNR
18 to 20 Steaming as before. D G MC INNES LTJG, USNR
20 to 24 Steaming as before. 2310 c/c to 334°t. 2315 Rendezvoused with USS STATEN ISLAND (AGB-5). H B PARKER JR LTJG, USN