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Title: Casco -- Reference: Transcription Example and Log Description
Post by: Randi on 21 August 2013, 11:54:00
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Welcome on board the USS Casco

The third Casco, launched 15 November 1941, was a small seaplane tender. She earned three battle stars for her World War II service.


(http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/g60000/g65978.jpg)


The quantity of information on this page may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but transcribing is mostly straightforward and it becomes much easier with practice!
The information here will guide you to smooth sailing; please take a look at it before beginning to transcribe.

In addition to this topic, we have other helpful topics and many people willing to help.


We have done our best to flag the difficulty level of ships with the star rating.
Most logbook formats are very close to our standard template, but a few are wildly different.
A few logbooks are typed, but most are handwritten. The writing ranges from excellent to truly horrible.
Finally, if you are becoming frustrated with the ship you are working on, try another ship.





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We currently have example log pages for the following formats:





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Title: Re: Casco -- Reference: Transcription Example and Log Description
Post by: Randi on 21 August 2013, 15:45:06
USS Casco

This post covers a log page from 14 November 1942.

(Part 1 of 2     Go to Part 2 (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3923.msg71891#msg71891))



Comments on the log:


Links to helpful transcribing information:



Weather Page:
Example: http://www.djcosmik.com/oldweather/casco_-_1942_nov_14_-_b1764_021.jpg

The following quote shows the data that should be transcribed from the weather page. There are some more detailed explanations after the quote.
Please enter the sets of weather observations for every row that has been recorded. Rows with no weather data should be omitted. There are usually 24 sets while the ship is at sea and six or seven while the ship is in port. On rare occasions there are more than 24.
Not all of the columns in the "weather table" are transcribed. Some of the data relates only to the ship and some weather details, such as the direction the clouds are moving from and visibility, are not transcribed. So, before clicking OK, check that your data is in the correct fields. Please transcribe all the weather data in those columns that have a corresponding field on the entry box (see 'Weather Observation' here (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3078.msg54137#msg54137) under 'What to enter').
You should not add to what is in the log or make "corrections" except in very special circumstances (see Type What You See - Yes, but ... (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3191.0)). If you are having trouble reading something or are unsure what to do, you can ask questions on the forum in Casco (Aleutian Campaign) -- Discussion: Questions and Comments (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=4190.0) and Casco (Distant Seas) -- Discussion: Questions and Comments (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3926.0). Remember that it is more important to be accurate than to be fast.

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Location | Port Name | Name = PSNY Bremerton, Wash          Date = 14/11/1942


Hour |Wind Dir |Force |Bar Height |Ther Attached |Dry|Wet |Water |Weather Code |Cloud Code |Clear Sky |
1S329785151ORA-Str10
2S329715151ORA-Str10
3S329715151ORA-Str10
4S529715151ORA-Str10
5S329715151ORA-Str10
6S329685050ORA-Str10
7S329654949ORA-Str10
8S329624848ORA-Str10
9S129564948ORStr-Nim10
10S129524848ORStr-Nim10
11S229484646ORStr-Nim10
12S229424747ORStr-Nim10


Hour |Wind Dir |Force |Bar Height |Ther Attached |Dry|Wet |Water |Weather Code |Cloud code |Clear Sky |
13S329414747ORStr-Nim10
14S329414747ORStr-Nim10
15S329484646ORStr-Nim10
16S329544646ORStr-Nim10
17S329604444ORStr-Nim10
18S329684444ORStr-Nim10
19S329764443ORStr-Nim10
20S329764545ORStr-Nim10
21S329764545ORStr-Nim10
22S329764545ORStr-Nim10
23S329764545ORStr-Nim10
24S329764746ORStr-Nim10

Notes for transcribers:


Continued in next post.
Title: Re: Casco -- Reference: Transcription Example and Log Description
Post by: Randi on 21 August 2013, 15:45:44
USS Casco

This post covers a log page from 14 November 1942.

(Go to Part 1 (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3923.msg71890#msg71890)     Part 2 of 2)



Remarks Page:
Example: http://www.djcosmik.com/oldweather/casco_-_1942_nov_14_-_b1764_021.jpg

This page has been completely transcribed below to help new transcribers become familiar with both the writing and the language used. Nobody is expected to transcribe all the text! Following it are some comments about transcribing the page.

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Sat. 14 Nov. 1942


0-4
     Resting on keel in drydock #3 Puget Sound Navy Yard,
Bremerton, Washington, undergoing repairs. Receiving steam,
fresh and flushing water, electricity, air and telephone services
from the dock. Ships present as listed in the log of the
USS IDAHO (SOPA). Maintaining security patrols.
                                                J S Barton

4-8
     In drydock as before. 0740 Pursuant to commanding officer's
orders of November 14, 1942, the following men left the ship for
Antiaircraft Training Center, Pacific Beach, Washington,
Johnson, J.W. (TM 2/c) 393-54-86 USN (in charge), Barnett, J.H. (S 1/c)
654-18-15 USNR, Christenson, G.T. (S 1/c) 382-78-85 USN  Person,
A.B. (S 2/c) 381-49-46 USNR
                                                J S Barton

8-12
     In drydock as before  0845 Mustered crew on stations.
No absentees. 1000 The captain held mast this date and awarded the
following punishments: Haines CB S 2/c offence: Absent over leave
for a period of about 2 hours 45 min Punishment, 30 hours
extra duty.
                                                Neal Jacobus

12 To 16
     In drydock as before.
                                                S R Skerry

16 To 20
     In drydock as before. 1715. In accordance with orders commanding officer dated 7 Nov, 1942, Having completed temporary
duty at Anti aircraft Training center, Pacific Beach, Washington,
the following men returned aboard for duty: Goodwin, R.H. S 2/c;
Snell, G.W. S 2/c; Houck, C.E. S 2/c; La Fountaine L.E. S 2/c.
                                                S R Skerry


20 To 24
     In drydock as before. 2022 Haines, C.B. S 2/c was
taken to yard dispensary and interned with chills and fever.
                                                S R Skerry


W.E. Cleaves,                                       W.P. Hodnett Jr
Comdr., U.S. Navy,                                       Lt U.S.N., Navigator
Commanding

Notes for transcribers:
Title: Re: Casco -- Reference: Transcription Example and Log Description
Post by: Randi on 25 August 2013, 07:48:15
USS Casco

These posts cover a log page from 2 March 1946.

(Part 1 of 2     Go to Part 2 (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3923.msg72180#msg72180))



Comments on the log:


Links to helpful transcribing information:



Weather Page:
Example: http://www.djcosmik.com/oldweather/casco_-_1946_mar_2_-_b1767_146.jpg

The following quote shows the data that should be transcribed from the weather page. There are some more detailed explanations after the quote.
Please enter the sets of weather observations for every row that has been recorded. Rows with no weather data should be omitted. There are usually 24 sets while the ship is at sea and six or seven while the ship is in port. On rare occasions there are more than 24.
Not all of the columns in the "weather table" are transcribed. Some of the data relates only to the ship and some weather details, such as the direction the clouds are moving from and visibility, are not transcribed. So, before clicking OK, check that your data is in the correct fields. Please transcribe all the weather data in those columns that have a corresponding field on the entry box (see 'Weather Observation' here (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3078.msg54137#msg54137) under 'What to enter').
You should not add to what is in the log or make "corrections" except in very special circumstances (see Type What You See - Yes, but ... (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3191.0)). If you are having trouble reading something or are unsure what to do, you can ask questions on the forum in Casco (Aleutian Campaign) -- Discussion: Questions and Comments (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=4190.0) and Casco (Distant Seas) -- Discussion: Questions and Comments (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3926.0). Remember that it is more important to be accurate than to be fast.

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Location | Place Name | Name = Puerto Princesa, P.I, to Guiuan, Samar, P.I.          Date = 02/03/1946


Hour |Wind Dir |Force |Bar Height |Ther Attached |Dry|Wet |Water |Weather Code |Cloud Code |Clear Sky |
1065629.95828282841Cu As3
2065929.95828282841Cu As3
30651029.94828282841Cu As3
40652529.94828282841Cu As3
50652529.95818181841Cu As1
60652229.97818182841Cu As4
70652729.98928682842Cu As5
80652330.01858584842Cu As5
90652030.02868685842Cu As7
100652030.01848584842Cu As8
110652029.98868684843Cu As10
120652029.96848578843Cu As10
 
131851029.94777977846010
141851529.92767776846010
151851529.92757675846010
160702029.94767675846010
170701529.947676755010
181801029.957979783Cu Sc10
191801029.977978773Cu Sc10
20180429.987881783Cu Sc10
21180329.987880783Cu Sc10
22180529.997778763Cu Sc10
23180430.007777753Cu Sc10
24180430.007777753Cu Sc10


Location | Observed | Latitude = 9 22 N | Longitude = 124 20 F
Location | Observed | Latitude = 9 51 N | Longitude = 125 12 E


Hour |Wind Dir |Force |Bar Height |Ther Attached |Dry|Wet |Water |Weather Code |Cloud Code |Clear Sky |
184
284
384
484
584
684
784
884
984
1084
1184
1284
 
1384
1484
1584




According to Philip Brohan, the head of our science team:
This example is not the best weather: at least they are in the tropics so its warm, but it's very humid (wet bulb temperature the same as dry bulb temperature). At 13:00 there is a marked change - it starts raining (present weather codes 50 and 60 are drizzle and rain) and the wind switches to the south - but they will have been expecting this if they were watching the barometer (pressure starts falling at 11:00).


Notes for transcribers:


Continued in next post.
Title: Re: Casco -- Reference: Transcription Example and Log Description
Post by: Randi on 25 August 2013, 11:53:41
USS Casco

These posts cover a log page from 2 March 1946.

(Go to Part 1 (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3923.msg72176#msg72176)     Part 2 of 2)



Remarks Page:
Example: http://www.djcosmik.com/oldweather/casco_-_1946_mar_2_-_b1767_147.jpg

This page has been completely transcribed below to help new transcribers become familiar with both the writing and the language used. Nobody is expected to transcribe all the text! Following it are some comments about transcribing the page.

Quote
Saturday     2 March, 1946


                                                    0 to 4

Steaming singly on course 100 degrees T & pgc, 105.5 pstgc, 093.5 psc standard speed 15.5 knots (218 rpm)
enroute from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, P.I. to Samar, Philippine Islands in obedience to Commander
Aircraft Philippine Sea Frontier despatch 270751 of February 1946, maintaining Sonar search beam to
to beam and SL radar search through 360 degrees.  0130 sighted Apo Island light bearing 070 degrees T, distance 20
miles.  0156 changed course to 083 degrees T & pgc, 086.5 degrees pstgc, 070.2 degrees psc.  0200 degaussing gear put in
operation.  0326 passed Apo Island light abeam to port , distance 5 miles.  0331 sighted Silino
Island light bearing 148 degrees T, distance 11 miles.  0353 passed Silino Island light abeam to starboard,
distance 10 miles.
                                                                               W.F. CLEARY
                                                                             Lt.(jg) U.S.N.R.


                                                    4 to 8

Steaming as before.  0451 changed course to 063 degrees T & pgc, 065 degrees pstgc, 047.2 degrees psc.  0557 secured SL
radar and sonar gear.  0733 changed speed and standard speed to 16 knots (228 rpm).  0734 secured
degaussing gear.
                                                                               J.T. PERCY
                                                                             Lt.(jg) U.S.N.R.


                                                    8 to 12

Steaming as before.  0830 made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions
normal.  0830 changed speed and standard speed 16.5 knots (236 rpm).  0920 mustered crew on
stations.  No absentees.

                                                                               L.C. TEMPLETON
                                                                              Ch. Bos'n U.S.N.

                                                    12 to 16

Steaming as before.  1232 changed course to 009 degrees T & pgc, 002.2 degrees psc and 005.5 degrees pstgc.  1310
degaussing gear in operation.  1405 sighted Hibuson Island bearing 112 degrees T, distance 8 miles. 1422
changed course to 005 degrees T & pgc, 358.5 degrees psc and 002.5 degrees pstgc.  1425 gun crews of port 20mm and 40mm
manned their guns for firing exercise.  1437 commenced firing exercises.  1452 commenced radar
search 360 degrees. 1453 secured from firing exercises having expended 40 rounds of 40mm ammunition and
360 rounds of 20mm ammunition.  1509 changed course to 026 degrees T & pgc, 013.5 degrees psc and 026 degrees pstgc.  1518
changed course to 004 degrees T & pgc, 011.5 degrees psc and 023 degrees pstgc.  1528 secured radar search.  1530 sighted
Homonhon Island bearing 035 degrees T, distance 11 miles.

                                                                               A.M. RYAN
                                                                             Ensign U.S.N.R.

                                                    16 to 20

Steaming as before.  1610 sighted Manicani Island bearing 025 degrees T, distance 13 miles. 1616 passed
Homonhon Island abeam to starboard, distance 7 miles.  1617 standing into Leyte Gulf on various
courses and at various speeds conforming to the channel proceeding to anchorage, captain at the conn,
navigator on the bridge.  1707 anchored in berth Baker 5, Leyte Gulf, Philippine Islands in 13
fathoms of water with 60 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following anchorage bearings:
Right Tangent of dock, Manicani Island 026 degrees T; Red can buoy 140 degrees T.  1708 secured degaussing gear.
                                                                               W.F. CLEARY
                                                                             Lt.(jg) U.S.N.R.


                                                    20 to 24

Anchored as before.
                                                                               W.F. CLEARY
                                                                             Lt.(jg) U.S.N.R.


E. K. SHANAHAN, Commander U.S.N     Commanding                 J. F. ROOHAN, Lieut., (D), U.S.N.R.   Navigator


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