1752: Sighted Tender Cedar, reduced speed to 125 RPM and steered various courses to rendezvous with Cedar one mile off Kupreanof Pt. 1810: Contacted Tender Cedar. 1811: #1 Boat lowered away. 1820: #1 Boat returned to ship from Cedar with Maxine Kechinoff, Perryville, Alaska, for transportation to U.S. Government Hospital at Unalaska. 1821: #1 Boat hoisted. 1825: Proceeding on course 241 - standard speed 130 R.P.M.
1537: Moored to oil dock, Dutch Harbor. 1615: Boat #6 lowered to transport Maxine Kechunoff, Perryville, Alaska to U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs hospital, Unalaska.
0610: Underway on various courses and speeds standing out into Unalaska Bay. 6:17 Set speed to 15.3 knots (140 R.P.M.) en-route to Kanatak to render medical assistance, government school teacher suffering from severe burns.
0215: 0245 Moored starboard side to dock at King Cove. 0255: Medical party and Deputy Marshall, Lt. Moykowski went ashore to render medical aid to injured parties. 0405: Commanding Officer held coroners inquest into the wounding of B. Campo, King Cove, Alaska. 0635: Nick Amilgalishoff, native, aboard for transportation to Government Hospital, Unalaska. 0720: Bebiera, Campo aboard for transportation to Government Hospital, Unalaska. 0810: Lieut Moykowski with a party of 9 men departed to search Filipino quarters for fire arms. 1010: Searching party returned. Jury at coroners inquest found found Nick Amilgalishoff guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to kill. 1038: Unmoored and stood out of King Cove at various courses and speeds.
1742: Barbiera Campo aboard for transportation to Government Hospital Unalaska died. Death due to gunshot wounds.
2300: Nick Amilgalishoff, wounded native, transferred to Unalaska Hospital. 2315: Simplicio B. Campo, deceased Filipino, transferred to Unalaska Hospital.
1330: Made preparations for getting underway; advised by Squaw Harbor Radio that a native in Chignik was in need of medical attention resulting from a beating.
1314: 1314 Boat #6 hoisted to deck and secured. Endow aboard and W. Peterson, U.S. Marshal of Unga aboard for transportation to Chignik to investigate assault case.
0905: Commanding Officer, as Commissioner, Third District, Territory of Alaska, issued marriage certificate to George Osbekoff and Helen Ozhuwan, both of Chignik Alaska, and performed marriage ceremony. 0950: Hoisted No 6 boat. Medical officer and U.S. Marshal on board. Took aboard three prisoners: Frank Sanganette, Carl Erickson and Robert Anderson, all in charge of U.S. Marshall, for transportation to Unga, Alaska.
1807: Boat No 1 left vessel with three prisoners: Frank Sangalette; Carl Erickson; Robert Anderson.
1925: Boat No 1 returned and hoisted: U. S. Commissioner A. Norris and Mrs A. Norris aboard for transportation to King Cove.
1300: Commanding Officer paid official visits to the American Consul, Lord Freemantle, Governor of the Island and Admiral Hopkins of the English Flagship Royal Oak.
During the day: received official calls from:- Commander of English fleet, Captain of Russian man-of-war, Comd'g officer of the Boston and Raleigh Wardroom officer of Raleigh and Olympia American Consul called on the Comd'g Officer.
1000: Read squadron order No8, by which telegraph quoted extending thanks of Congress and the American people to Commodore Dewey and through him to the officers and crew of this fleet for gallantry and signal success in the action against the Spanish fleet and batteries at the Battle of Manila Bay. May 1st 1898, and by which the Comd'r in Chief was made a Rear Admiral.
1000: All hands mustered on quarter deck and the Commanding Officer read his orders of June 12th from Rear Admiral George Dewey, USN. Comd'r-in-Chief of the US Naval force on the Asiatic Station, detaching him from this command, directing him to turn the same on to 1st Lieut D.P. Foley RCS and to proceed to San Francisco Cal., and upon his arrival to the Duty of the Treasury. The command was in pursuance of said order duly transferred, all ratings established by Capt Hodgesdon being by him abrogated in compliance with the Regulations RCS. Lieut D.F. Foley RSC assumed command and re-rated all men previously holding ratings in their respective grades. At 3PM Capt, D.B. Hodgsdon RSC left the vessel and went aboard Zafiro for passage to Hong Kong.
1800: Colonel C.H. Jewett, Judge advocate, 8th US Army Corps, came on board by permission of the Admiral Dewey, as guest of the Comd'g Officer, in order to witness the bombardment of Manila.
0025: Carpenter, Jack O. 9529-117) Q.M. 3C (R.) Suffered a gun shot wound at the hands of the local police and was admitted to the Cordova Hospital, Cordova, Alaska, for inpatient treatment.
1000: 1000. Father Edward Turner, 1st Lt. Donald E. Bergon U.S.S. (MC), H. W. Hunt, United Press, Glen Mc Creary, Cameraman for United Press, reported aboard for transportation to vicinity of Yukon.
"At 1PM the command of the US Steamer Kearsarge was conveyed to Commander James. S. Thornton, the Colors and Pennant being hoisted, she was placed in commission. The orders from the Navy Department placing Commander Thornton in command of the vessel, was read upon the quarter deck by Lt. Comdr McCook in presence of all officers attached to this vessel. "
0530: Called away the dingy & instead of the proper crew the following named men lowered her & deserted from the ship. Sent a boat & brought back the dingy but did not recover any of the deserters.
"Noon: Recd on board Charles Sorrell (M. at A.) & Aug. Johnson (Qr M) survivors of the wreck of the Store Ship ""Freedonia, without the necessary accompanying lists."
"1600: Sent John Smith Capt. C. & Geo. W. Broom (1st Boy) deserters from the Powhatan to that vessel, and also, two men Chars. Sorrell (M. at A.) and Aug. Johnson (Qr. M.) survivors of the Freedonia."
8:30AM: The following men were changed in rating as of this date from fireman first class to Machinist mate third class temporary: Loomis, Floyd S. Jr. (238-317); the following men were changed in rating from fireman 2nd class reserve to fireman 1st class reserve: Benson Roy A (634-546), Blakely, Robert O. (634-539), Carothers, Merle A. (585-781); the following men were changed in rating from fireman 3rd class reserve to fireman 2nd class reserve: Belgarde, Andrew (666-583), Gehr, Daniel C. (665-515), Lermusik, William A. (666-554), McCready, Larry G. (666-631), Patten, Charles S.K. (666-637) the above changes in rating does not effect any changes in pay status.
Meridian to 4PM: 12:50 The following passengers departed completing transportation from Kiska, Alaska: CARL N. WALTERS, Ch. Radio Electrician USN and ENSIGN HARRY W. LAROSE, C-V(S) USNR (246-255). Authority, letter from Transportation Officer N.A.A.F. Kiska, Alaska. 3:00 The following named man returned from in-patient treatment at Naval Hospital, Adak, Alaska: MAXWELL, RAYMONDS. (585-429) SP 3/c CW(R). The following named man returned from authorized leave of absence and temporary duty: SCHAAF, ANTON (516-075) Cox (R).
9AM to 4PM: HOUSER, SIDNEY P. (7012-377) Sea 2/c U.S.C.G.R. granted ten days leave and two days travel time to commence upon arrival within Continental United States, per authority Article 1936 (3) Regulations. PASEK, EDWIN A (633-996) Sea 2/c (R) completed two (2) hours extra duty on the day. SCHAAF, Anton (516-075) Cox. (R) placed on report by Lt. j.g. ~~ ~~rickson for being forty (40) hours over leave when reporting in to Coast Guard Receiving Station, Seattle, Washington, on 14 December 1943, as indicated by endorsement 3 to his basic leave papers dated 24 November, 1943.
4:46PM: Simpson, VIRGILE JR., (227-985) M.M 2/c departed for inpatient treatment at Naval Hospital, Naval Operating Base, Adak Island, Alaska.
8:35AM: The following men reported aboard for transportation to Amchitka, Alaska, authority of Commanding Officer: letter of this date Naval Operating Base, Adak, Alaska: LUNDGREN, GUSTAVE M. radio electrician, U.S.C.G.; HENNECK, NELS H. CM 3/c USCG (R) 516-605; Gibson, James O., BM 3/c U.S.C.G.(R)(237-374); Goldsby, Miles D. ~ 1/c USCG (R) (590-369); Heitzler, WILLIAM S 1/c USCG (R) (584-840); Jorgensen, Jim H. SC 3/c (533-289) USCG (R) (533-289); ROGERO, Edward G. MM 2/c USCG(R) (508-466); LaClair, Roland L. S 2/c (665-411) USCG(R)
9AM to 4PM: 11:25 The following men reported aboard for transportation to Amchitka, Alaska; authority Commanding Officer NOB Adak Alaska travel orders of this date: CHAVEZ, Raymond (634-007) S 1/c (R); HEINBECHNER, Alvin V. (654-800) S 2/c (R); MANN, Adam I. (634-201) S 1/c (R) 1:15 Commanding Officer held mast at 1315 this date in the case of SCHAAF, Anton (516-075) Cox (R) for offense noted in log of 3 January 1944; he was warned and excused. 2:00 Deck Court No 1-44 convened at 1400 this date in the case of WALTER, Fred I. (227-924) BM 2/c for offense noted in log of 25 December 1943. Sentenced to be reduced to next inferior rating, that of Coxswain and to perform 25 hours extra police duties. 2:25 The following men reported aboard this vessel for personnel duty reference letter 16 December 1943 DCGO Ketchikan Alaska: GABOWSKI, Stephen R (608-587) WT 2/c (R); WILLIAMS, Gorland B. (234-441) WT 1/c; TAYLOR, Calvin C. (597-694) ST.M 2/c (R).
10:40AM: SIMPSON, Virgil E., Jr (227-985) MM 2/c returned from inpatient treatment at U.S. Naval Dispensary, Adak, Alaska.
1700: STOUT, Darrell (230-396) MM 1/c placed on report by HAUSWIRTH, Andrew (217-639) C.M.M. for improper performance of duty; being disrespecful in language to his superior officer while in the execution of his office; and conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.
7:45PM: The following passengers departed this ship at Amchitka, Alaska, having completed transportation as per orders in letter from OINC, C.G. Unit No. 64 Navy #233, 4 January 1994: LUNGREN, Gustave M. R.E.; ROGERO, Edward G, Jr. (508-466) MM 2/c (R); GIBSON, James O, (237-334) BM 3/c; BENNECK, Nels H. (516-605) CM 3/c (R), JORGENSON, Jim H. (533-789) SC 3/c (R), HEITZLER, WILLIAM J. (584- 184) S 1/c (R), GOLDSBY, MILES D. (590-369) S 1/c (R), CHAVEZ, RAYMOND (634-007) S 1/c (R), HEINBECHNER, ALVIN V. (675-800) S 2/c (R).
2300: The following named men are advanced in rating effective this date. Authority: DCGO Ketchikan, 13th Naval District district 060230 of January: PIERCE, Howard R. (237-070) Q.M. 2/c to QM 1/c; NIELSEN, Nils J. (230-634) Q.M. 2/c to M 1/c; FISCHER, Lloyd H. (237-188) G.M. 2/c to GM 1/c; EDWARDS, Jack M. (237-191) CM 2/c to CM 1/c; SEAL, James C. (516-034) Cox (R) to B.M. 2/c (R); Thompson, Willis (536- 361) GM 3/c (R) to GM 2/c (R); GRAVES, Ivan L. (536-508) E.M. 3/c (R) to E.M. 2/c (R); YUDOVIN, Sanford S. (576-658) Sea 1/c (R) to SOM 3/c (R); McLEOD, Donald V. (583-494) Rd.M. 3c (R) to Rd.M. 2/c (R); SMITH, Leroy E. (536-339) S 1/c (R) to SOM 3/c (R); GUNSAULES, Lyle D. (666-569) S 2/c (R) to S 1/c (R); COOK, Harroll P. (666-579) S 2/c (R) to S 1/c (R); BAGLEY, George W. (666-581) S 2/c (R) to S1/c (R); EMERSON, Leroy C. (666-563) S 2/c (R) to S 1/c (R); PASEK, Edwin Q. (665-996) S 2/c (R) to S 1/c (R); COLLINS, Robert, Jr. (7012-364) S 2/c (R) to S 1/c (R); YERBURY, Robert L. (7012-019) S 2/c (R) to S 1/c (R); BURDICK, Gordon C (585-500) S 2/c (R) to S 1/c (R). The following named men are advanced in rating from Seaman 2/c (R) to Seaman 1/c (R) by authority of Article 561(4), Regulations for the U.S.C.G.: FYALKA, Bobert J (666-566); ANTRIM, Wayne E. (7012-855); DARDANO, David W. (666-584); GRIBBLE, Vance W. (7012-021). The following named man is advanced in rating this date by authority article 561 (4) Regulations for the U.S.C.G.: LERMUSIK, William A. (666-554) F. 2/c (R) to F 1/c (R).
1300: Commanding Officer held mast at 1300 this date in the case of STOUT, DARRELL (230-396) M.M. 1/c for offense noted in log of 4 January 1944. He was award twenty (20) hours extra police duties.
4:00PM: STOUT, DARREL (230-396) M.M. 1/c and WALTER, FRED J. (227-924) COX each completed two hours extra police duties.
6:30PM: Schaaf, ANTON (516-075) Cox R placed on report for disobedience of orders, Gunsales, Lyle D. (668-569) S 1/c place on report for negligence of duty, Steffen, Eugene P. (514-167) S 1/c (R) placed on report for negligence of duty all by Ensign D.L. Davies.
11:00AM: Commanding Officer held mast at 11:00 this date in the cases of the following named men for offenses noted in log of 9 January, 1944 and awarded punishment as noted: SCHAAF, Anton (516-075) Cox (R), excused and warned; GUNSAVLES, Lyle D. (668-569) Sea 1/c (R) awarded (10) hours extra police duties; STEFFEN, Eugene P. (514-167) Sea 1/c (R) awarded (5) hours extra police duties.
5:20PM: STOUT, DARRELL (230-396) MM 1/c completed 4 hrs extra duty.
10:00PM: PASEK, Edwin A. (665-996) S 1/c (R) and WALTER, Fred J. (227-929) Cox. each completed four (4) hours extra police duties.
1959: STOUT, DARRELL 230-396 MM 1/c and WALTER, FRED J. (227-924) Cox completed two (2) hours extra duty apiece. STEFFEN, EUGENE P. (514-162) Sea 1/c completed one 1 hour extra duty.
4PM to Mid: 6:10 Burbett, Ralph A. (585-642) BM 2/c (R) reported aboard this vessel from Construction Detachment, Unit No. 62 for temporary duty pending Headquarters authorization of permanent change of station, authority by DCGO Ketchikan refer to file #738-701-531. 10:00 Gribble, Vance W. (7012-021 S 1/c (R) departed this vessel for duty with Coast Guard Construction Detachment, Unit #62 for temporary duty; authority by Commanding Officer of this unit; refer to file 738-531.
2:00PM: THOMAS, ESTHEL H (539-373_ RM 3/c, returned from in-patient treatment from Naval Dispensary, Attu Island, Alaska.
4PM to Mid: 6:35 Nielsen, Niels I (230-634) QM 1/c placed on report by Commanding Officer this vessel for improper performance of duty. 6:42 Walter, Fred J. (227-924) Cox, completed two hours extra police duty. 10:00 STOUT, DARRELL (230-396) MM 1/c completed two hours extra police duty.
9AM: 9:01 Lieutenant (j.g.) James H. Young received appointment as Lieutenant (j.g.) (R) for temporary service. Appointment effective 1 January 1944 for pay purposes and rank - authority: alcoast 1-44 and U.S.G.O. Ketchikan 13 N.D. dispatch p50024 Jan. 44 9:50 The following men reported on board for transportation to Adak, Alaska: SHELP, MARSHALL (675-068) Sea 1/c (R); THORPE, GEORGE W. (7012-851) Sea 1/c (R); WILLES JOSEPH P. (675-106) Sea 1/c (R); CAULKINS, KENNETH J. (665-425) C.M. 3/c (R); WILSON, ORLAND D. (601-344) Sea 1/c (R); CLUCKEY, KIETH C. (666-725) - reference Coast Guard Construction Battalion letter 20 January 1944, file number 783-701-531; also LT. James DOUGLAS (CEC) U.S.N. - reference 68th Naval Construction Battalion letter 14 January 1944 and mailgram 070142 6 January 1944.
8PM to Mid: STOUT, DARREL (230-396) mm 1/c completed 2 hours extra police duty.
12:25PM: The following men reported on board for permanent assignment to duty: Hantak, Edward I. (516-258) M.M. 1/c (R); Sirmon, Claude R. (558-537) M.M. 2/c (R); Russel, Gerold F. (571-910) Q.M. 3/c (R); Green, Gordon L. (237-209) Sea 1/c; Whipple, Charles E. (7014-017) Sea 2/c (R) - Authority D.C.Y.O. Ketchikan 13th. N. D. letter 22 November 1943, reference to file 73-783-701531. Syvanen, John P. (221-027) C.Q.M. - Authority D.C.Y.O. Ketchikan letter 13 December 1943 reference to file 73-701-531. Prother, Herbert G. (514-184) Y 3/c (R) - authority D.C.Y.O. Ketchikan letter 24 November 1943, file reference 783-701-531. Kimma, Ralph H. (230-500) B.M. 1/c - authority D.C.Y.O. Ketchikan letter 10 December 1943 reference to file omitted, and also under same orders Fitzgerald, Maurice (584-685) WT 2/c.
2:30PM: Sea 1/c; Caulkins, Kenneth J. (665-445) c.m. 2/c (R); Wilson Orland D. (601-344) Sea 1/c (R); Chuckey, Keith C. (665-725) Cox. (R) 2:40PM: Lt. (j.g.) John F. Bowler departed this vessel for further assignment to duty at Coast Guard Training Station, St. Augustine, Florida, - authority Headquarters dispatch 180935 January 1944 also letter Commanding Officer this vessel 22 January 1944, file reference 731-701-531 2:05PM: Lt. James Douglas (CEC) U.S.N. departed this vessel upon completion of transportation from Attu Alaska - reference letter 68th Naval Construction Battalion letter 14 January 1944, mailgram 070142 6 January 1944 2:30PM: The following named men departed this vessel having completed transportation from Attu, Alaska -authority letter 20 January 1944 c.g. Construction Detachment file reference 783-701-531: Shelp, Marshall (675-068) Sea 1/c (R); Thorpe, George W. (7012-851) Sea 1/c (R); Willes, Joseph P. (675-106)
9:00AM: All men when departed this date granted fiften (15) days leave en-route to new stations except STOUT, Darrell (230-396) MM 1/c and NIELSEN NIEL J. (230-634) QM 1/c who were granted twenty (20) days leave en-route. Authority: DCGO Ketchikan 13th Naval District circular 1-44.
4:55PM: The following men reported aboard for transportation to Dutch Harbor, Alaska, CARSON, LESTER C. (336-89-01) QM 1/c USN, GARLAND, ARTHUR E. (263-63-257) EM 3/c, V-b USNR, BUTLER, JAMES E. (204-47-29) S 1/c USN by authority of Commanding Officer, D.O.B. Adak, Alaska, Refer Standard Transfer Order dated 1/15/44.
8:00PM: The following men were detached from this ship for permanent change of station; SIMPSON, VIRGIL E (227-985) M.M. 2/c order to U.S. Marine Hospital, Authority: letter from Commanding Officer, ONONDAGA, 23 January 1944. NEILSEN, CECIL C. (237-037) M.M. 2/c, NIELSEN, NIELS I (230-634) Q.M. 1/c, Scott, Ivan E. (237-021) W.T. 2/c, STOUT, DARRELL (230-396) M.M. 1/c, BROMMER, CLARENCE F. (228-225) Q.M. 2/c are all to report to District Coast Guard Officer, Ketchikan 13 Naval District, Alaska for further assignment to duty. authority: letter from Commanding Officer, ONONDAGA, 23 January 1944. STEFFEN, EUGENE P. (514-167) Sea 1/c USCGR is detached from duty aboard this vessel and assigned temporary duty and further training at Atlantic City, New Jersey. Authority; Headquarters letter of 10 January 1944.
9:00PM: Lt. j.g. JOHN F. BOWLER, USCG reported aboard for transportation to Dutch Harbor. Authority: Commanding Officer NOB Adak letter of 23 January, 1944.
4:10PM: Fitch, Vernon R. (217-624) BM 1/c and Walter, Fred J. (227-929) Cox each granted fifteen (15) days leave en-route to new station by authority of D.C.G.O. Ketchikan 13th Naval District circular 1-44 4PM: The following named men departed this vessel, and are detached from further duty aboard this vessel to report to DCGO Kethikan, 13th Naval District. Authority, Commanding Officer letter 24 January, 1944 file #73-701-531: Fitch, Vernon R (217-624) BM 1/c, and Walter, Fred J. (227-924) Cox, Lt. j.g. James H. Young and Lt. j.g. Robert H. Payne 4:15 The following named men reported aboard this vessel for temporary duty: Ensign Donald Lawrence Schreiner D-U(6) USNR (187498), authority Commandant NOB, Adak, reference Comalsec mailgram 240120 January, 1944; and Poorte, Glen Edward. AR7 1/c (660-4911, U-6, USNR; authority Comalsec mailgram 240120 January, 1944. 4:25 Following named officers departed this vessel for temporary duty to Loran School, Adak, Alaska, authority Commanding Officer file #781-701, reference ~~~mail message from Commander Alaska ~~~~~ ~~~, 240202, January 1944
10AM: 10:15 The following named men departed this vessel after completing transportation from Adak, Alaska to Dutch Harbor; authority of Commanding Officer, N.O.B., Adak, Alaska, reference standard transfer orders dated January 15, 1944: Carson, Lester C (336-89-01) QM 1/c USN; Garland, Arthur E (263-36-257) EM 3/c, V-5 USNR; and Butler, James E. (204-47-29) S 1/c USN. 10:40 Pay Master Lt (jg) H.M. Dougherty, USCG (CBC) reported aboard to pay crew.
Meridian to 4PM: The following named man reported aboard from temporary duty at Office of Aleutian Representative of DCGO Ketchikan, 13th Naval District; reference file No. 73: Carothers, Merle A (585-781) F 1/c USCGR. 12:37 Pay Master, Lt (jg) H.M. Dougherty, USCG departed after paying crew and officers. 3:25 The following named men reported aboard for permanent duty on this vessel: Slonecker, Wilber H. (227-641) RDM 2/c USCG; authority DCGO Ketchikan, 13the Naval District; reference to file 73-701-531, letter of December 18, 1943; Poinan, John F (7008-210) SOM 3/c (R); Santos, Carlos P. (7002-096) S 1/c (SOM) (R); Giannone; Vittorio (662-661) S 2/c (SOM) (R); authority, Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Training Station, Curtis Bay, Maryland; reference file CG-183, 101, 531, letter of November 12, 1943
1800: McCREADY, Larry G. (666-631) F 2/c (R) departed for inpatient treatment at U.S. Naval Air Station Hospital, Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
5:30PM: The following men were detached from duty this vessel this date: ESTES, HERBERT, C. (226-345) Y 2/c USCG to report to DCGO, Seattle, for temporary duty and U.S. Marine Hospital, Seattle, Washington for in-patient treatment and further transfer to DCGO, Kethican being granted 18 days leave en-route, SMITH, LEROY E. (536-339) SOM 3/c USCGR, BRYSON, DAVID A. (238-124) SOM 2/c USCG, CRABB, BOBBIE A. (238-185) SOM 2/c USCG, YUDOVIN, SANFORD S (576-658) SOM 3/c USCGR, to report to Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Receiving Station, Alameda, California for assignment to temporary duty and further assignment to West Coast Sound School, all being granted 15 days leave en-route except BAYSON, DAVID A (238-174) who is granted 18 days leave enroute. Authority for ESTES, HERBERT C. is letter of Commanding Officer dated 28 Jan 1944. Authority for other men is Headquarter's letter of DCGO 11th Naval District dated 8 Nov. 1943. McLEOD, DANOLD (583-494) R.D.M. 2/c departed this vessel this date on 14 day emergency leave, authority Commanding Officer reference letter 28 Jan 1944.
2350: Following named men are relieved of mess detail as of this date, having served from 1 to 31 January, 1944: BABCOCK, Richard J. (666-636), Sea. 2/c (R); COLLINS, Robert Jr. (7012-364) S. 2/c (R); DARDANO, David W. (666-584) Sea. 2/c (R); YERBURY, Robert L. (7012-019) Sea 2/c (R), GEHR, Daniel C. (655-515) F. 2/c (R)
12:01AM: The following named men are assigned to messmen detail for the month of February 1944: BELGARDE, ANDREW (666-583) F 2/c (R); BIRDICK, GORDEN C. (585-500) Sea 1/c (R); NIKANOROV, NICKOLAY S. (516-500) Sea 1/c (R); TINDALL, CHARLES E. (532-796) Sea 1/c (R); WHIPPLE, CHARLES E. (7014-017) Sea 2/c (R).
2:25PM: The following named men reported aboard for duty: CORMIER, ERNEST L. (584-745) CC Std. (a) (R); LAVOGNINO, MARIO J. (514-290) QM 2/c (R); BENNETT, JAMES E. (635-235) SC 3/c (R). Authority District Coast Guard Officer, Ketchikan, Alaska - file number 783-701-531. The following man reported for duty: ENGLE, FRANK G. (665-663) Sea 1/c (R). Authority District Coast Guard Officer, Ketchikan, Alaska file number 783-701-531.
2:45PM: HOUSER, SIDNEY P. (7012-377) Sea 2c USCGR, reported aboard this vessel from ten days emergency leave by authority of Commanding Officer Refer to file (73)
9AM to 4PM: 9:15 Gehn, Daniel C. (665-515) F 2/c (R) departed this vessel on emergency leave, ten days; by authority of the Commanding Officer; refer to file 73. 10:30 Pay master Lt (jg) H.M. Dougherty, USCG, came aboard to pay crew and officers. 11:35 Pay master Lt (jg) H.M. Dougherty, USCG, departed.
11:30AM: HASKETT, WESLEY L. (221-022) RM 1/c advanced in rating to Chief Radioman (a). Authority, District Coast Guard Officer, Ketchikan, Alaska letter
1:30PM: The following men are detached from further duty aboard this vessel this date: CROCHERON, WESLEY H. (226-349) Q.M. 2/c USCGR to proceed to Ketchikan Alaska and report to DCGO. Authority letter of DCGO, Ketchikan 13ND dated 28 January 1944. Refer to file 73-701-531. RIVERS, LESLIE B. (116-515) C.C. Std. (a) USCG to report to DCGO Ketchikan, Alaska by authority letter of DCGO Ketchikan dated 29 January 1944. Refer to file 783-701-531. Both men granted twenty (2) days leave enroute.
4PM to Mid: 4:00 Lieut. P.N. SHANNON this date received appointment as Lieutenant Commander (for temporary service) and Lieut. j.g. P.F. STONE this date received appointment as Lieutenant (for temporary service). Date of rank in both cases: 1 December, 1943. Authority: Alcoast 14; DCGO Ketchikan dispatch 070116 of February, 1944. 4:05 The following man departed this vessel for in patient treatment at Naval Dispensary, Dutch Harbor, Alaska: Corbin, Leonard W. (232-500). 9:07 Hoffman, Bernard P (524-165) PM 1/c (R) reported aboard from USCGC Atalanta for assignment to temporary duty. Refer to file 783-701; authority Aleutian Representative of DCGO Ketchikan, 13th Naval District dispatch of 080629 February, 1944.
11:15AM: The following officers reported aboard to assume permanent duty. LT. (jg) FREDERICK R. KETCHAM, USCGR, authority Headquarters letter (POA) 6 December 2943, refer file 781-531. LT. (jg) ROBERT H. PAYNE U.S.C.G.R., and LT. (jg) JAMES H. YOUNG, USCGR returned from Naval Training School, Adak, Alaska, authority letter of Commanding Offier 24 January 1944, refer to file 781-701.
11:06AM: THOMAS, Esthel H. (534-373) departed for in-patient treatment at NAS dispensary, Adak.
1:30PM: The following men detached from further duty aboard this vessel: POORTE, GLEN E. ART 1/c (660-911) V6, USNR, ENSIGN DONALD L. SCHREINER, D-V(G), USNR (187498). Authority Comalsec.
2PM: 2:05 Lt. FRANGEL, Chaplain U.S.C.G. reported aboard. 2:15 Lt. FRANGEL departed. 2:40 THOMAS, ESTHEL H. (539-373) R.M. 3/c (R) returned from in patient treatment at Naval Dispensary, N.O.B. Adak, Alaska.
7:52PM: Hill, Leon W. (237-071) S.C. 3/c departed this vessel on transfer to D.C.G.O. Ketchikan 13th Naval District for assignment to duty and granted sixteen (16) days leave en-route. Authority D.C.G.O. Ketchikan letter of 3 February 1944 File 73-783-701. reference Commanding Officer letter of 15 February 1944, File 73-701-531.
12:20PM: The following men reported aboard for transportation to Attu, Alaska: LEIBENSPERGER, LLOYD LLEWELLYN, CBM (PA) (253-03-27) 74D; CHAMBERS, CLIFFORD HENRY, AEM 1/c (700-56-99) USNR; LOGUE, FLOYD DALE ARM 3/c (563-03-25) USNR; MASON, ELMER TYCKSEN WT 2/c (372-28-29) USN; SCHAKELMANN, GEORGE HERBERT ARM 2/c (305-27-55) USNR Authority - letter of 19 February 1944 from Commandant, Naval Operating Base, Adak, Alaska.
Meridian to 4PM: 12:45 The following men departed this date upon completion of transportation: LEIBENSPERGER, LLOYD LLEWELLYN, CBM (PA) (253-03-27) F4D; MASON, ELMER TYCKSEN, WT 2/c (372-28-29) USN; CHAMBERS, CLIFFORD HENRY (700-56-99) AEM 1/c USNR; SCHAKELMANN, GEORGE HERBERT ARM 2/c (305-27-55) USNR; LOGUE, FLOYD DALE , ARM 3/c (562-03-25) USNR. Authority letter of 29 February 1944, from Commandant, N.O.B. Adak, Alaska. 2:08 The following named man reported aboard for transportation to Adak, Alaska; GADY, OME EDWARD, GM 2/c USN (372-42-29). Authority: Letter of 21 February 1944 from Transportation Officer, N.A.S. Attu, Alaska.
9:15PM: The following men reported aboard this date for transportation to Adak, Alaska as per travel orders: NELSON, Maurice Paul, MM 1/c (401-38078) U.S.N. authority Commander North west Sea frontier orders P-16-3 (2) dated 11 February 1944
8:50AM: The following men reported aboard for transportation to Adak, Alaska reference letter of Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard Construction Battalian GOULD, Edgar A. (7002-250) Sea 1c (R); KNIGHTEN, Ray W. (585-680) C.M. 3c (R); LARGENT, Donald E. (516-300) C. M. 3c (R); LILYGREN, Percey A.
4PM to 8PM: The temporary transfer of Gribble, Vince W. (7012-021) S 1/c (R) from USCG ONONDAGA to C.G. Construction Detachment No. 26 and Burgett, Ralph A. (585-642) BM 2/c (R) from C.G. Construction Detachment No. 26 to USCG ONONDAGA on January 26, 1944 was made permanent by Headquarters dispatch of 092116 Feb, 1944.
9:12AM: ANTRIM, WAYNE E. (7012-855) Sea. 1/c (R) was placed on report by D. L. DAVIES, Ensign, USCG for negligence in performance of duty when as Port wing lookout he failed to sight and report plane flying directly over ship.
5:45PM: The following men departed this vessel upon completion of transportation to Adak: JULIAN, FRANK F. (516-120) MoMM 2/c (R), BARTLETT, MANUAL C. (7012-307) CM 3/c (R), GARDNER, ALBRO G. (630-982) S 1/c (R), GOULD, EDGAR A. (7002-250) S 1/c (R), KNIGHTEN, RAY W. (585-680) CM 3/c (R), LARGENT, DONALD E. (516-300) CM 3/c (R), LILLYGREN, PERCY A. (600-633) MoMM 3/c (R), POPELL, EDWARD H. (244-956) S 1/c (R), CASTO, JOHN W. (560-908) S 1/c (R), BILLER, COLIN P. (237-180) CM 3/c (R), NELSON, MAURICE P. (560-908) s 1/C (R), Authority - NWSF P16-3 (2) MMPC782 (F264391) dated 11 February 1944. CADY, OME EDWARD (327-42-29) GM 2/c USN. Authority - order of 16 February 1944.
8:50AM: The following men reported aboard for duty: NELSON, FREDERICK G. (500-434) BM 1/c (R); SCHNEIDER, JOSEPH F. (227-912) MM 1/c; STARKY, JACK B. (632-023) S.D. 1/c (R); OLSEN, ROBERT C. (549-020) CM 1/c (R); READER, VIRGIL T. (610-696) GM 2/c (R); LAUDERDALE, JACK M. (516-435) Sea 1/c (R); LACY, JIM T. (560-047) Sea 2/c (R). Authority - letter of 1 February 1944 from District Coast Guard Officer, Ketchikan, Alaska. LEVETON, ISSAC (7012-383) Sea 2/c (R) reported aboard. Authority - letter of 2 February 1944 from District Coast Guard Officer, Ketchikan, Alaska.
9AM to 4PM: 10:52 ENSIGN FRANK EASTMAN aboard to pay crew. 12:00 HOFFMAN, BERNARD F. (524-165) Ph. M. 1/c (R) assigned to permanent duty aboard this vessel - authority: dispatch 250020 dated 2/23/44 from D.C.G.O. Ketchikan. 1:55 ENSIGN FRANK EASTMAN departed after paying crew.
2:00PM: The following named men are detached from further duty aboard this vessel and are ordered to report to D.C.G.O. Ketchikan, Alaska, 13th Naval District for further assignment to duty, authority, letters from Commanding Officer dated 26 February 1944: Edwardson, Walther L. (238-827) B.M. 2/c USCGC; Fischer, Lloyd H. (237-188) E.M. 1/c (USCG.). ZIEGLER, ROBERT C. (514-501) M.M. 2/c USCGR; HUNT, HAROLD H. (Jr) (230-752) S.K. 2/c USCG.
4:20PM: The following named men were advanced in rating this date authority DCGO Ketchikan, 13th Naval District, letter of 16 February, 1944: Long, Donald A. (227-996) BM 2/c to BM 1/c; Northrop, Robert U. (237-155) SC 2/c to SC 1/c; Loomis, Floyd S. (238-317) MM 3/c to MM 2/c; Benson, Roy A. (634-546) F 1/c (R) to WT 3/c (R); Blakey, Robert O. (634-539) (R) F 1/c to WT 3/c; Belgarde, Andrew (666-583) (R) F 2/c to F 1/c; Schaax, Anton (516-075) (R) Cox to BM 2/c.
8:30PM: Grabowski, Stanley R (603-587) WT 2/c departed for inpatient treatment at Naval Dispensary, NOB, Adak, Alaska
11:59PM: The following named men are relieved from messmen detail this date: BELGARDE, Andrus (666-583) F. 2/c (R); TINDALL, Charles E. (532-796) S 1/c (R); WHIPPLE, Charles E. (7014-017) S 2/c (R); BURDICK, Gordon C. (585-500) S 1/c (R); NICKANOROFF, Nickolay I. (516-500) S 1/c (R)
12:30AM: The following men are assigned to mess detail for month of March, 1944: LACY, Jim T. (560-047) S 2/c (R); LEVETON, Isaac (7012-383) S 2/c (R); PATTEN, Charles J. (666-637) F. 2/c (R); BURDICK, Gordon C. (585-500) S. 1/c (R); NICKANORAV, Nicholas L. (516-500) S 1/c (R)
1:30PM: ENSIGN LARUE S. CURD, A-V (RS) USNR (234780) reported aboard for transportation to Adak, Alaska. Authority Commandant, N.O.B. Adak letter of 15 January 1944 - serial #2865.
3:50PM: ENSIGN LARUE S CURD, A.V (RS) USNR (234780) departed completing transportation. Authority - letter of 15 January 1944 from Commandant N.O.B. Adak.
4PM to 8PM: 6:00 ANTRIM, WAYNE E. (7012-~55) SEA 1/c (R) completed 2 hours extra duty 7:53 MCLEOD, DONALD (583-494) RdMYc (R) reported aboard this date completing (14) fourteen days emergency leave. Refer to file #73. ERABOWSKI, STEPHEN R (608-587) W.T. Yc U.S.N.R. V-6 reported aboard this date upon completion of medical treatment, NOB Adak, Alaska. Authority BuPers Manual Article 0.7017
10:50AM: NUMAIR, George I. (239-257) R.M 2/c USCG reported aboard from N.O.B. Dutch Harbor returning from ten (10) days authorized leave with eight (8) days travelling time; reference letter Commanding Officer of 10 November 1943 (file 73). The following men returned aboard this date from in-patient treatment at N.A.S. Dispensary, Dutch Harbor: CORBIN, Leonard W. (232-500) C.Ph.M U.S.C.G.; IMSLAND, Joseph M. (217-723) M.M 1/c USCG; McCREADY, Larry (666-631) F. 2/c USCGR; BUTLER Raymond D. (666-638) Sea 2/c USCGR
10:30PM: CORBIN, Leonard W. (232-500) C.Ph.M (a) departed to report to D.C.G.O., thirteenth naval district, Ketchikan for further assignment to permanent duty, granted eighteen (18) days leave en-route. Authority: Letter of DCGO, thirteenth naval district, Ketchikan dated 23 February, 1944, file 73-701-501. BARTON, Sam M. (230-705) WT. 1/c and Hough, Harold C. (230-393) EM 1/c returned to ship under marine guard, having been arrested on charge of drunken and disorderly conduct. Both men placed on report by Lt. j.g. HT HENDRICKSON.
Mid to 9AM: ANTRIM W.E. (7012-855) completed 3 hours extra duty.
4:00AM: PEARSON, CLINTON B. (666-665) Sea 2/c (R) and THOMAS, ESTHEL H. (539-373) R.M. 3/c (R.) returned aboard 5 1/2 hours over liberty - placed on report by LT. (j.g.) James H. Young
2:15PM: Lieut. (jg) James H. YOUNG departed vessel this date with orders to report to Marine Hospital, Seattle, Washington for in-patient treatment authority dispatch D.CGO Ketchikan March 16, 1944.
9AM to 4PM: 1:30 Held Captain's mast on the following men: HOUSH, HAROLD C. (230-393) EM 1/c; BARTON, SAM M. (230-705) WT 1/c for offense noted in log of 13 March 1944. They were awarded 10 hours extra duty. And on the following men: THOMAS, ESTHEL H. (539-373) RM 3/c (R) and PEARSON, CLINTON B. (666-665) Sea 2/c (R) for offense noted in log of 15 March 1944. They were each awarded 5 hours extra duty. 3:40 THOMAS, ESTHEL H (5390373) RM 3/c completed 2 hours extra duty.
8:05PM: PEARSON, CLINTON B. (666-637) Sea 2/c (R) completed two hours extra duty.
8:00PM: THOMAS, ESTHEL H. (539-373) R.M. 3/c completed 2 hours extra duty. BARTON, SAM. M. (230-705) W.T. 1/c HOUSH C. (230-393) EM 1/c completed (2) hours extra duty.
1:20PM: NELSON, FREDERICK G (500-434) BM 1/c (R) granted 15 days emergency leave by authority of Commanding Officer, Onondaga. Refer to file 73. Departed this date.
7:30PM: PEARSON, CLINTON B. (666-663) Sea 2/c (R) completed two (2) hours extra duty this date.
4PM to Mid: The following named man advanced in rating: Housh, Harold C. (230-393) EM 1/c advanced to CEM (a) effective 16 March, 1944; authority Commandant letter (~~~) 15 March, 1944, refer to file CG 73. 6:00 Sirmon, Claude (558-537) MM 2/c remained at Naval dispensary, Adak, Alaska, for inpatient treatment. 7:45 Housh, Harold C (230-393) CEM and Barton, Sam M. (230-705) WT 1/c completed 2 hours extra duty.
2:20PM: THOMAS, Esthel H. (539-373) R.M. 3/c (R) completed 2 hours police duty making a total of five (5) hours extra police duty.
4PM to Mid: 7:00 BARTON, SAM M. (230-705) W.T. 1/c and HOUSH, Harold C. (230-393) C.E.M. completed two (2) hours (each) extra police duty this date. 8:00 The following named men were dropped from the muster of this vessel this date by authority Personnel Bulletin 30-44: GRAVES, Ivan L. (536-508) E.M. 2/c (R); NEILSON, David R. (226-055) R.M. 2/c; GLAZEBROOK, Y W (205-666) R.M. 2/c. 8:05 SIRMON, Claude, (558-537) MM 2/c returned from out-patient treatment at US Naval Dispensary, Adak, Alaska.
4PM to Mid: 4:15 GREY, BORDEN (104-310) C.Y. was detached from further duty aboard this vessel to report to DCGO 13th Naval District, Seattle, Washington with twenty days leave en-route. Authority, Commandant's letter (PEA-A) 9 February 1944. 7:15 BARTON, SAM M. (230-705) W.T. 1/c, HOUSH, HAROLD C. (230-393) C.E.M. each completed (2) hours extra duty this date making a total of 10 (hours).
2:45AM: Parmen, John F (7008-210) SoM3c, gangway watch dropped 1 pistol, Batt, pouch, magazine Holster and 3 magazines overboard while assisting in carrying supplies aboard.
9AM to 4PM: The following named men placed on report by Lt (jg) F. R. Ketcham, USCGR: Smith, Richard L. (666-632) Sea 2/c (R) and Santos, Carlos P. (7002-096) Sea 2/c (som). Offense, inattentive to duty, offense occuring at approximately 2:00 AM this date.
8:00PM: Pearson, Clinton B. (666-665) Sea 2/c (R) completed two (2) hours extra duty this date.
10:30AM: SIRMON, Claude R. (558-537) M.M. 2/c departed for in-patient treatment at Naval Hospital N.O.B. Adak, Alaska, authority Commanding Officer.
11:30AM: Commanding Officer held mast in the case of SANTOS, Carlos P. (7002-096) Sea 2/c (R) and SMITH, Richard L. (666-632) Sea 2/c (R) for offenses noted in log of 30 March 1944. SMITH, Richard L. was warned and excused. SANTOS, Carlos, R. was awarded five (5) hours extra police duty.
11:59PM: The following men were relieved from mess cooking: Burdick, Gordon C. (585-500). Sea 1/c (R); Lacy, Jim T. (560-047) Sea 1/c (R); Leveton, ISAAC (7012-383) Sea 2/c (R); Nickanorov, Nickolay S. (516-500) Sea 1/c (R); and Patten, Charles J.K. (666-637) F 2/c (R), for the month of March, 1944.
12:01AM: The following named men were assigned mess work detail for the month of April 1944: LAUDERDALE, Jack M. (516-435) Sea 1/c (R); FYALKA, Robert G. (666-566) Sea 1/c (R); GREEN, Gordon L. (237-209) Sea 1/c; McCREADY, LARRY G (666-631) F 2/c (R); NICKANOROV, Nickoloy S. (516-500) Sea 1/c (R).
9:10AM: NICKANOROV, NICKOLAY S. (516-500) S 1/c (R) was relieved of mess cook detail for the remainder of the month by PASEK, EDWIN A. (665-996) S 1/c R.
1:40PM: Lt (jg) Holmes Murphy Dyer USCGR reported aboard for assignment to permanent duty on this vessel; authority Commandant (POA), refer to file 46-781, 531.
11:30AM: Imsland, Joseph M. ( 217-723) M.M. 1/c is this date advanced in rating to chief Machinist Mate (acting), effective 16 March, 1944; authority Headquarters letter of 15 March 1944., file CG-73-783 (PEA). and DCGO Ketchikan's, 13th N.D. (P) letter of 25 March, 1944, file 73-701
6:00PM: Santos, Carlos P. (7002-096) S 2/c (som) (R), completed two (2) hours extra duty.
11:45AM: ENSIGN IRVING A. HOAGE, USCGR, reported aboard this vessel for duty. Authority Commandant, United States Coast Guard, Washington, D.C. File # CG71531.
2:05PM: GEHR, Daniel C. (665-513) F ~/c (R) reported aboard this vessel from ten (10) days emergency leave. Refer to file 73. Israel, Clark I (536-306) C.~. (R) reported aboard this vessel from COTP Seattle Washington in accordance with Headquarters letter 9 February 1944. (701-621) PEA-A) (~~~~~~~~) and DCGO, Seattle, 13 N.D. letter of 16 February 1944 (701-831) (PAA) Refer to file 783-701-531. Freland, Alonso T. (314-544) GM 2/c (R) reported aboard this vessel for assignment to duty. Authority DCGO, Ketchikan 13 ND. Refer to file 783-531. Sitmon, Claude R (507-537) MM 2/c (R) returned aboard this vessel from in patient treatment Naval Dispensary, Adak, Alaska. Refer to ~~~~~~~ 3001.
4PM: The following named men were advanced in rating of this date, April 24, 1944, in accordance with DCGO Ketchikan, Alaska letter of 6 April, 1944, refer to file No. 7051: Babcock, Richard J. (666-636) prom Sea 2/c (R) to Sea 1/c (R); Brady, John T. (666-634) from Sea 2/c (R) to Sea 1/c (R); Butler, Raymond D. (666-638) from Sea 2/c (R) to Sea 1/c (R); Carothers, Merle A. (585-781) F 1/c (R) to WT 3/c (R); Gano, Donald A. (7012-375) Sea 2/c (R) to Sea 1/c (R); Giannone, Vittorio (662-661) from Sea 2/c (R) to Sea 1/c (R); Houser, Sidney P. (7012-377) from Sea 2/c (R) to Sea 1/c (R); Lermusic, William A. (666-554) from F 1/c (R) to MM 3/c (R); McCready, Larry G. (666-631) from F 2/c (R) to F 1/c (R); Maxwell, Raymond S. (585-429) from Sp. 3/c (CW) (R) to Sp. 2/c (CW) (R); Patten, Charles, J.K. (666-641) from F 1/c (R) to F 1/c (R); Santos, Carlos P. (7002-096) from Sea 2/c (R) to Sea 1/c (R); Smith, Richard L (666-632) from Sea 2/c (R) to Sea 1/c (R); Tugas, Paul O. (516-355) from St. 3/c (R) to St. 2/c (R), White, Allen S. (666-641) from Sea 2/c (R) to Sea 1/c (R); and Young, Wesley H. (227-600) from Rd.m. 3/c to Rd.m 2/c.
3:50PM: Lieutenant Commander A. VandeVENTER came aboard to carry out preparations for relieving Commanding Officer; authority, Headquarters dispatch of 290450 February, 1944.
8:25AM: Lieut. (jg) David L. DAVIED, USCG was permanently detached from this vessel this date with orders to report for temporary duty Commandant Brooklyn Navy Yard Brooklyn, New York, for further assignment to temporary duty C.I.C. School Hollywood Beach, Florida and subsequent assignment to permanent duty; reference file 71-531-701, authority Headquarters despatch 242356 April 1944.
9AM to 4PM: 10:00 LIEUTENANT COMMANDER A. VAN DE VENTER, U.S.C.G. relieved LIEUTENANT COMMANDER P. N. SHANNON, U.S.C.G. as commanding officer of this unit. Authority - Headquarters dispatch 2904507 February 1944. 1:00 LIEUTENANT COMMANDER P.N. SHANNON, USCG departed this vessel this date tranferred to DCGO 17th Naval District. Granted thirty days leave en-route. Authority Headquarter's dispatch 290450 February 1944.
2045: (666-563) S 1/c (R); FYALKA, ROBERT G. (513-566) S 1/c (R); LAUDERDALE, JACK M. (516-435) S 1/c (R); McCREADY, LARRY G (666-631) F 1/c for the month of April 1944. 2045: The following men were relieved of mess cook detail: EMERSON, LEROY C.
0000: The following men are assigned to mess detail for the month of May. Engle, Frank G. (665-663) Sea 1/c (R); Cook, Harroll P. (666-579) Sea 1/c (R); Pasek, Edwin A. (665-996) Sea 1/c (R) retained on mess cook detail; White, Allen S. (666-641) Sea 1/c (R); Houser, Sidney P. (7012-327) Sea 1/c (R).
1230: The following men reported aboard this date for permanent duty, authority D.C.G.O. Ketchikan, Alaska reference letter 25 April 1944; HUBBART William K. (665-976) Sea 1/c (R); CORNELIUS, Roy E (549-115) F 1/c (R), CLARK Richard D. (549-065) Sea 2/c (R).
1600 to 2400: 2230 All liberty party returned on time except Giannone, Vittorio (662-661) S 1/c (Som) (R) who is under custody of NOB Kodiak, Shore Patrol.
2330 Giannone, Vittorio (662-661) S 1/c (Som) (R) brought aboard under custody and placed on report by Lt (jg) E. B. Corrick, USCGR for the following offenses as reported by Shore Patrol, NOB Kodiak, Alaska: Drunk; disorderly and resisting arrest.
1100: Commanding Officer held mast on GIANNONE, VITTORIO (662-661) Sea 1/c (Som) (R) for offenses noted in log of 7 May 1944 and awarded ten hours extra duty.
2200: Henry, Jack (533-663) SoM 2/c (R) reported aboard from NOB Transportation Dutch Harbor, for transportation to Adak, Alaska. Fernandes, Arnold J. (633-186) Som 2/c (R) reported aboard from NOB Transportation Dutch Harbor, Alaska, for transportation to Adak, Alaska.
1230: MELLEN, Edward E (619-618) Sea 1c (R), BERTRAN, CHARLES E (584-296) F 1/c (R), GALLEY, CHARLES F. Sea 2/c reported aboard from N.O.B. Adak, Alaska for assignment to permanent duty. Refer file 783-701-531. Authority DCGO Ketchikan Alaska. 17th N.D. NEISON, FREDERICK G (500-435) BM 1/c returned from fifteen (15) days emergency leave granted 24 March 1944. Refer to file 73. Authority Commanding Officer C.G.C. Onondaga letter of 24 March 1944.
1410: report to NOB Adak, Alaska for further transportation. Refer to file 783-701-531. Authority DCGO Ketchikan 17 N.D. 1410: HENRY, JACK (533-186) SoM 2/c (R) FERNANDES, ARNOLD I (633-186) SoM 2c (R) departed this vessel to
1645: Ensign IRVING A HOAGE USCG departed this date for transfer to DCGO Ketchikan. 17th Naval District for assignment to duty. Authority, headquarters dispatch 110220 May 1944.
1735: HELD, ARTHUR (663-278) S 1/c (R) reported aboard this vessel for assignment to temporary duty to return to regular station and duty upon completion of temporary duty. Refer to file 783-278.
1855: MELLEN, Edward E. (619-618) S 1/c departed this vessel for in patient treatment at nas hospital, NOB Adak, Alaska.
0840: Lt Bob Kirsten USCG, Ensign Alvin B Jordan USCG reported aboard from C.G. Unit 354 Adak, Alaska for assignment to temporary duty. Authority Commandant (POA) Washington D.C. Refer to file CG 71-531.
Noon to 1600: 1410 Paymaster Lieut (jg) EASTMAN aboard to pay officers and crew.
1531 Rheinhart, M.S., R.T. 1C. and Poort G.E., R.T. 1C. aboard to remove Loran gear.
1535 Lieut Robert KIRSTEN, USCG and Ens. Alvin B. JORDAN U.S.C.G. departed this vessel this date upon completion of temporary duty. reference file CG 71-531, authority DCGO Ketchikan 17th Naval District. and Commandant (P.O.A.) Washington, D.C.
1540 Lieut (jg) EASTMAN, paymaster departed.
1550: Held, Arthur (663-278) S 1/c (L) USCGR, departed this unit upon completion of temporary duty, reference, letter of Commanding Officer C.G. Unit 254 dated May 15, 1944.
1620: JACOBSEN, Alvin R. (602-543) R.T. 2/c (R)reported aboard this vessel for permanent assignment to duty as relief for TAYLOR Thurmon T. (226-079) R.M. 1/c; reference file 703-701,.531 authority D.C.G.O. Ketchikan 17the Naval District.
0730: Held, Arthur (663-278) S 1/c (L) USCGR, reported aboard for temporary duty, reference letter of Commanding Officer C.G. Unit 254, dated 22 May, 1944.
0930: MELLEN, Edward E, (619,618) Sea 1/c (R) returned from inpatient treatment at Naval Dispensary Adak, Alaska
1600: PIERCE, Howard R. (237-070) Q.M. 1/c advanced in rating from QM 1/c to C.Q.M. (a) effective 1 May, 1944: Authority: Headquarters letter 28 April, 1944
1500: DELINA, Frank (604-017) S 1/c (R) reported aboard for permanent duty authority COTP Ketchikan letter dated 16 May 1944, file 783-703-1530.
1740: The following men departed being detached from duty aboard this ship: BENNETT, JAMES E. (633-235) SC 3/c (R), JOCOBSEN, ALVIN R. (602-542) RT 2/c (R). Authority, District Coast Guard Officer, Ketchikan 17ND, orders file 783-701. ENSIGN JAMES C. MARTIN, USCG (R) reported aboard for duty. Authority letter of 3 May 1944 from Superintendent U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
2000 to 2400: Cook, Harold P (666-579) Sea 1/c (R), Engle, Frank G (665-663) Sea 1/c (R), Pasak Edwin A (665-786) Sea 1/c (R) released from mess detail for the month of May.
1340: MELLEN, Edward F. S 1/c (R) (619-618) departed this vessel this date for assignment to duty Ketchikan Base authority DCGO Ketchikan letter 1 June 1944 reference file 783-701
1600 to 2000: 1630 BURG, ROY A. (562-399) CMoMM (R) reported aboard for duty; authorization A.C.D.T.P. letter of 11 May, 1944, file 783-701-531.
1700 The following men were advanced in rating as of this date 1 June 1944: BROWN, Jack R (237-153) Rdm 2/c to Rdm 1/c; WALEN, BERNARD J. (537-667) Rdm 3/c (R) to Rdm 2/c (R); VAN MEER, Chester M (217-959) Rdm 3/c (R) to Rdm 2/c (R), GRADY, Richard W (604-598) Som 3/c (R) to Som 2/c (R); ENGLE, FRANK G (665-663) Sea 1/c (R) to F 1/c (R); BABCOCK, RICHARD J. (666-636) Sea 1/c (R) to F 1/c (R); GEHR, DANIEL C. (665-515) F 2/c (R) to F 1/c (R), WHIPPLE, CHARLES E (7014-017) Sea 2/c R to F 2/c (R); authority Article 561 Regulations and Personnel Bulletin No. 45-44
2350: Gionnone, Vittorio (662-661) Sea 1/c (SoM) (R) completed two (2) hours of extra duty.
1200 to 1600: 1205 WILLIAMS, Robert W. (676-499) Sea 2/c (R) reported aboard this date for permanent duty from COTP Ketchikan, Alaska, authority letter DCGO Ketchikan Alaska, 17th Naval District, dated 2 June 1944, reference file 783-701.
1340 Commander G.F. HICKS, assistant DCGO 17th Naval District aboard.
1525 Lieut (j.g.) Frederick R. KETCHAM U.S.C.G.R. appointed to rank of Lieutenant for temporary service in accordance with alcast 34-44 dated 14 April 1944, to rank from 1 January 1944 authority DCGO Ketchikan Alaska 17th Naval District letter dated 26 April 1944, reference file 781 (p).
1556 Commander G.F. HICKS departed from ship upon completion of ship's inspection
1705: Whipple, Charles E. (7014-017) F 2/c (R) detached from further duty this vessel to report to COTP Ketchikan, Alaska for assignment to duty. Authority DCGO Ketchikan 17th Naval District letter of 2 May, 1944; refer to file 783-701.
1200 to 1600: 1200 The following named men departed this vessel this date on leave authority Commanding Officer: MITCHELL, Fred L (229-489) MM 1/c granted twenty (20) days leave; TERRANCE, Peter O. (7006-554) St.M 1/c (R) granted sixteen (16) days leave.
1330 ST. JOHN, William H. (548-132) C.B.M. (a) (R) reported aboard this date from Ketchikan Base for assignment to duty, authority letter DCGO Ketchikan, Alaska, 17th Naval District, date 3 June 1944, reference file 783-701.
1350 Captain G.W. McLANE District Coast Guard Officer, 17th Naval District cam aboard 1410 Captain G.W. McLANE departed.
1435 NELSON, Frederick G. (500-434) BM 1/c (R) departed this vessel this date for assignment to duty Ketchikan Base, authority letter DCGO Ketchikan, Alaska, 17th Naval District dated 3 June 1944, reference file 783-701.
1940: STARKY, Jack B (622-023) SK 1/c (R) departed this vessel on twenty (20) days leave by authority of Commanding Officer, C.G.C. Onondaga.
1200: NELSON, ELMOND H. (604-652) Sea 1/c (R) placed on report for disobedience to master-at-arms KEMMA, RALPH H. (230-500) BM 1/c by Lt (jg) E.B. Corrick, USCGR
1535: Captain's mast held on COOK, Harold P. (666-0579) S 1/c, DARDANO, DAVID W. (666-584) s/c, and NELSON, Elmond Jr (604-652) S 1.c. each awarded 20 hours extra duty. TINDALL, CHAS. E. (532-796) s/c awarded 24 hours extra duty, HAUSER SIDNEY P. (7012-377) s/c, EMERSON, LEROY C
1135: The following named men completed three (3) hours extra duty: HOUSER, SIDNEY P (7012-377) Sea 1/c (R) TINDALL, CHARLES E (532-796) Sea 1/c (R) COOK, HARROLL P (666-597) Sea 1/c (R), DARDANO, DAVID W (666-584) Sea 1/c (R) EMERSON, LEROY C (666-563) Sea 1/c (R) NELSON EDMOND H Jr.
1600 to 2400: 1830 CAROTHERS, MERLE A. departed this unit for permanent transfer to D.C.G.O. 13th N.D. for assignment to duty by authority Alcoast 2 - 44.
2300 All liberty party returned on time with the exception of YOUNG WESLEY H Rdm 2/c (237-60~) and CORNELIUS, ROY E (549-117) F 1/c R.
2330 TAYLOR CALVIN C. (597-694) STM 2/c placed on report for direct disobedience of orders, and creating a disturbance by Ens. J.C. MARTIN, U.S.C.G. (R)
0015: YOUNG, WESLEY H (237-600) Rdm 2/c and CORNELIUS, ROY E, (549-117) F 1/c returned on board ship in charge of Kodiak permanent shore patrol. Charges were: In town after hours, liberty having expired at 2300, 18 August 1944. Placed on report by Ens. J.C. MARTIN, for being over liberty and in town after hours.
1900: KEMNA, R.H. (230-500) B.M. 1/c voluntarily extended enlistment this date for three years and such additional time, not to extend beyond six months after the date of termination of the war or national emergency.
2200: The following men completed 3 hours extra duty, HOUSER, S.P. (7012-377) S 1/c, TINDALL, C.E. (532-796) S 1/c, COOK, H.P. (666-597) S 1/c, DARDANO, D.W. (666-584) S 1/c, EMERSON, L.C. (666-563) S 1/c, and Nelson, E.H. (604-652) S 1/c.
Top of Page: In accordance with Act approved 13 December, 1941, LONG, D.A. (227-996) B.M. 1/c extended enlistment for a period not later than six months after termination of the war or national emergency.
0900 to 1600: 0915 ANDERSON, Milton C. (226-090) SC 2/c USCG was detached from this unit after transportation from Seattle, Washington by authority of Commanding Officer CGC Aurora.
1300 DUNCAN, Cleo (217-644) departed for I.P.T. U.S. Navy dispensary, N.O.B. Dutch Harbor.
1900 to 2200: The following men completed three hours of extra duty DARDANO, D W S 1/c, NELSON E.H. S 1/c, TINDALL, C.E. S 1/c, EMERSON, L.C S 1/c, and HOUSER P. S 1/c
1415: Captain's mast held; and the following awarded: CORNELIUS, ROY A. (549-117) F 1/c (R), for offense noted in log 18 August, 1944, a warning., YOUNG, WESLEY H (227-600) RdM 2/c, for offense noted in log 19 August, 1944, a warning. TAYLOR, CALVIN C (597-694) St.M. 2/c (R), for offense noted in log 18 August, 1944, ten (10) hours extra duty and a warning.
1900: The following men completed three (3) hours extra duty. NELSON, E.H. S 1/c; DARDANO, DAVID W. Sea 1/c; EMERSON, LEROY C Sea 1/c; HOUSER, Sidney P. Sea 1/c; and TINDALL, CHARLES E. Sea 1/c.
1105: DUNCAN, Cleo (217-644) C.M.M. returned from in-patient treatment from dispensary, N.O.B. Dutch Harbor.
1600 to 2400: 1600 TAYLOR, CC. (597-694) STM 2/c completed three (3) hours extra duty.
1700 The following men completed four (4) hours extra duty; DARDANO, D.W. S 1/c, COOK, H.P. S 1/c; NELSON E.H. S 1/c; TINDALL, CE. S 1/c; EMERSON. L.C. S 1/c; HOUSER, P. S 1/c. EMERSON, L.C. (666-563) S 1/c and HOUSER, P. (7012-377) S 1/c completed all of their extra duty of 16 hours awarded at Captains Mast of 12 August 1944.
2240: Dr. E. F. Liebold, Lt. (jg) U.S.P.H.S. from U.S.S. Everett on board to examine a sick seaman. After completing examination, departed. Seaman was DAHLGREN, M.E. ( ) S 1/c, diagnosis was common cold with slight fever.
1110: PASEK, Edwin A. (665-996) S 1/c (R) departed for I.P.T. at Naval Dispensary, NOB Dutch Harbor.
1930: DARDANO, D. W. S 1/c (R) completed (1) hour of extra duty. DARDANO, D.W. (666-584) s 1/c completed all of his extra duty; twenty hours awarded at Captaina's Mast of 12 August, 1944.
2200: The following men completed two (2) hours extra duty COOK, HARROLL P, Sea 1/c (R) and TINDALL, CHARLES E. Sea 1/c (R). NELSON, ELMOND H, Sea 1/c completed three (3) hours extra duty.
0915: PATTEN, CHAS. J.K. (666-687) F 1c departed I.P.T. Naval Dispensary, Dutch Harbor. ISRAEL, CLARK I. (536-306) C.Y. (R) departed Res. Off. Tra. School, New London, Conn, Authority Hdqtrs (230- 427) RES.
1600 to 2400: The following men relieved of mess duty for month of August, MEYERT, hoWARd A. (665-563) S 1c (R) NELSON, ELMONd H JR (604-652) S 1c (R) WILLIAMS, RobeRt (676-499) S 2c (R) DAHLGREN, MAX C. (665-672) S 1c (R) TINDALL Chas. E (532-796) S 1c (R) completed 2 hrs. extra duty. TAYLOR, CALVIN C (597-694) St.M 2c (R) completed 3 hrs. extra duty.
0630: The following men assigned to messmen detail for month of September 1944: BUTLER, RAYMOND D. (666-638) S 1c (R), TINDALL, CHAS E. (532-796) S 1c (R), DILENA, frANK (604-017) S 1c (R). The following man was retained for month of September, already having served during month of August, GAILEY, CHAS F JR. (676-663) S 2c (R) BELGARDE, ANDREW (666-583) F 1c (R) assigned messman detail for September 1944.
0900 to 1600: 1100 The following men were advanced in rating this day; GANO, D.A. (7012-375) from S 1/c (R) to SC 3/c (R) PEARSON, C B. (666-665) from S 2/c (R) to S 1/c (R) Authority for advancement was Personnel Bulletin 76-44.
1515 Lt. (jg) H. M. Dyer departed for temporary duty at Loran Navigation School, Adak, upon completion of training he will return to this vessel.
0930: WILLIAM D. RADFORD, ENSIGN USCG reported aboard for assignment to duty authority Hdqtrs dispatch 300456 July 1944. HALLETT, Lyle L. (665-173) RM 3c (R) reported aboard for assignment to duty, authority Hdqtrs dispatch 7 Aug 1944 file 703-531
1800: PATTEN, C. K. (666-637) F 1/c returned aboard from in-patient treatment at Naval Dispensary, Dutch Harbor Alaska.
2017: MITCHELL, FRED L. M.M. 1/c (229-789) extended enlistment for a period of two (2) years, having originally enlisted 17 September, 1941 for a period of three (3) years.
Top of Page: IMSLAND, J. M. (217-723) C.M.M. (a) extended enlistment in accordance with act approved 13, December, 1941 for a period not later than (6) six months after termination of war.
1200 to 1600: 1410 ENSIGN W. K. KURIC USCG (R) departed for temporary duty, Fort McHenry, Maryland, Authority, Headquarters letter of 27 September 1944. File 781-531.
1559 LT. (j.g.) H.M. DYER (USCGR) reported aboard from temporary duty, N.T.S., Adak, Alaska. Authority letter dated 3 September, 1944 of Commanding Officer.
1730: SYVANEN, JOHN P. (221-027) C.Q.M. USCG, and SONESON, LORENTZ R, (670-313) RT 3/c USCG (R) departed for Loran School. Authority orders of Commanding Officer.
1600: By authority of Article 561 (2) Change 42 regulations and Personnel Bulletin 76-44, Section II paragraph 7 Article C the below named men are advanced in rating effective this date; Antrim, W. E. (7012-855) from S 1/c to Y 3/c; Fitzgerald, M. (584-685) from WT 2/c to WT 1/c; Babcock, K. J. (666-636) from F 1/c to WT 3/c; Engle, F. C. (665-663) F 1/c to WT 3/c; Graves, I. L. (536-508) EM 2/c to EM 1/c; Gunsavles, L. D. (666-569) from S 1/c to SM 3/c; Lewis, S. (634-507) from S 1/c to QM 3/c; Smith, R. L. (666-632) from S 1/c to Sm 3/c; McLeod, D.V. (583-494) from RdM 2/c to RdM 1/c; Russel, G. F. (571-910) QM 3/c to QM 2/c; Redondo, A. R. (576-519) from SoM 2/c to SoM 1/c; Giannone, V. (662-661) from S 1/c to SoM 3/c; Honeycutt, D. E. (560-040) from RM 2/c to RM 1/c; Chudacoff, J. D. (532-710) from RM 3/c to RM 2/c; Green, C. R. (590-701) from RM 3/c to RM 2/c; Fitzgerald, R. L. (513-453) from RM 3/c to RM 2/c; Williams, R. W. (676-499) changed from S 2/c to F 2/c; Underwood, T. E. (594-461) from F 2/c to F 1/c; Taylor, C. E. (597-694) from St.M 2/c to St.M 1/c; McCready, L. G. (666-631) from F 1/c to M.M. 3/c; and Belgarde, A. (666-583) from F 1/c to M.M. 3/c
1305: Syvaner, John P. (221-027) CQM and Soreson, Lorentz R. (670-313) RT 3/c returned from Loran Navigation School authority Commanding Officer's letter dated 23 September 1944 file # 783.
1600 to 2400: 1800 PASEK, E. A. (665-996) S 1/c reported aboard from the Naval Dispensary N.O.B. Dutch Harbor Alaska.
2300 The following men have been relieved of mess duty for the month of September. GAILEY, CHARLES F. JR. (676-663), DILENA, FRANK (604-017) S 1/c (R); BUTLER, RAYMOND D. (666-638) S 1/c; TINDALL, CHARLES E. (532-796) S 1/c (R); BELGARDE, ANDREW (666-583) M.M. 3/c
0000: The following men were assigned mess detail for October COLLINS, ROBERT Jr (7012-364) S 1/c (R); BURDICK, GORDON C. (585-500) S 1/c (R); DARDANO, DAVID W. (666-584) S 1/c (R); YERBURY, ROBERT L. (7012-019) S 1/c (R); PATTEN, CHARLES (666-637) F 1/c (R)
Top of Page: Lt. (jg) Robert E. O'Connor, U.S.C.G.R. appointment as Lieutenant (jg) U.S.C.G.R. revoked; reference Secretary of Navy letter 17, June 1944 (POA) CG-781 effective 17 June 1944 to revert to his former rank of Ensign.
0900 to 1600: 1145 Slonecker, W. H. (227-641) Rd. M 2/c reported aboard from in-patient treatment, Naval Dispensary, Adak, Alaska.
1435 Haskett, W. L. (221-022) CRM and Russell, C. F. (571-910) QM 2/c departed for Loran Navigation School for course of instruction, per 73-783-53 by authority of the Commanding Officer.
1500 ENSIGN J. E. MARTIN, U.S.C.G.R. departed for course of instruction at Loran school per 781-531 by authority of the Commanding Officer.
1620: The following officers and enlisted men reported aboard for transportation to Attu, Lieut (jg) S. L. CHANEY, A. V (S), USNR; ENSIGN JACK, M. Leavitt, A-V(N), U.S.N.R.; ENSIGN Thomas B. Murphy, A-V(N), U.S.N.R.; ENSIGN Leonard Moses A-v(S), U.S.N.R.; ENSIGN JOHN B. Philson, A-V(N), U.S.N.R.; Crofford G. E. (670-27-21) S.K. 1/c; Dunlap, U. F. (888-36-62) F 2/c; Schaeffer, R. T. (856-86-19) SoM 3/c and Stone, M. J. (870-26-94) SK 3/c.
1900: Following officers and men departed ship after transportation to Attu; Lt. (jg) SAMUEL L. CHANEY, A-V (S), U.S.N.R.; ENSIGN J.M. Leavitt, A-V (N), U.S.N.R.; ENSIGN THOMAS B. Murphy, A-V (N) U.S.N.R.; ENSIGN L. Moses A-V (S) U.S.N.R.; ENSIGN J. B. Philson, A-V (N) U.S.N.R.; CROFFORD, G.E. (670-27-21) S.K. 1/c, Dunlap, W.E. (888-36-62) F 2/c; Schaeffer, R.T. (856-86-19) SoM. 3/c; and Stone, M.J. (870-26-94) S.K. 3/c.
0900 to 1600: The following men were placed on report by E. B. Corrick, LT (jg) for leaving the ship without permission, BRADY, John T. (666-634) S 1/c, BUTLER, Raymond D. (666-638) S 1/c and DAHLGREN, MAX C. (665-672) S 1/c.
1015: HOFFMAN, PAUL B. (524-165) PH.M. 1/c (R), was advanced to chief pharmacist mate effective 1 October 1944 by authority Headquarters letter 28 September 1944 File CG-783
1130: Captains mast was held for BUTLER, RAYMOND D. (666-638) S 1/c, BRADY, JOHN T. (666-634) S 1/c and DAHLGREN, MAX C. (665-672) S 1/c for the offense noted in the log on 5 October 1944; all were excused.
0800: BURG, Roy. A. (562-399) CMoMM, was advanced in rating from chief motor machinist's mate (acting) to chief motor machinist's mate (temporary) effective 1, October 1944.
0935: WILLIMAS, GARLAND B. (234-441) WT 1/c extended enlistment voluntary this date for a period of two years and further extension as may be necessary due to war. Authority Art. 541 (i) Regs chg 22 alcoast 2-42
0800: CARROLL, EARL, L. (230-680) G.M. 1/c extended enlistment voluntarily effective this date for a period of two years, and further extension as may be necessary due to the war.
1100: BRADLEY, ARTHUR C. (217-193) C.B.M. advanced in rating from chief boatswains mate (acting) to chief boatswains mate
1341: The following men came aboard for transportation to Adak: HOBBS, S.D. (965-98-72) SSM 3/c USS WREN; AMBRICOE, A.A. (642-45-80) Sc USS WREN; PLATTS, L.R. (660-49096) AoM 2/c FAW-4; JACKSON, J. Jr. (291-93-17) S. 2/c FAW-4; LUCERO, A.W. (553-92-32) S 2/c FAW-4; and TAYLOR, G.G.D. (852-00-82) S. 1/c FAW-R, as per file NAS/L20.
1100: The following men departed after transportation from Attu, Alaska: HOBBS, S.D. (965-98-72) SSM (~) 3/c, AMBRISCOE, A.A. (642-45-80) S 1/c, PLATTS, L.R. (660-49-96) AoM 2/c, JACKSON, J. JR. (291-93-17) S 2/c, LUCERO, A.M. (553-92-32) S 2/c and TAYLOR, C.G.D. (852-00-82) S 1/c per NAS/L20 first endorsement.
1200 to 1600: 1225 The following men returned aboard having completed temporary duty at Navy Training Station, Navy #230. Ensign JAMES C. MARTIN, U.S.C.G.R. reported aboard for duty by authority of C.G. Base, Chicago/L 5 Sept, 1944 (refer to file 783-531). TAYLOR, EARL, L. Lt (jg) U.S.C.G.R. reported aboard for duty by authority of C.O.T.P Key West Fla./L. 30 Sept 44 (refer to file 781-531).
1259: Small boat departed with the following men for O.P.T. at the Naval Dispensary: WARREN, JAMES B. (584-675) CM 1/c, PRATHERS, H.G. (514-184) Y 3/c and BORG, ROY A. (562-399) CMMM
0800 to 1200: 0940 WARREN, J.B. (584-675) C.M. 1/c (R) departed for in-patient treatment at the Naval Dispensary, Adak.
1000 HONEYCUTT, D.E. (560-040) R.M. 1/c; LONE, D.A. (227-996) B.M. 1/c and TUCAY, J. S. (634-795) St 2/c (R) departed ship on a permanent change of station to report to D.C.G.O. 13th N.D. for new assignment to duty; authority of Commanding Officer of this vessel (refer - file 783-701)
1600: HOLMES M. DYER, LT. (jg) was designated Executive Officer of CGC Onondaga by Commanding Officer relieving ERNEST B. CORRICK, LT. (jg). Refer to letter 10/28/44.
0825: LT. (jg) ERNEST B. CORRICK USCG(R) departed this unit for permanent change of station for USCG Training Station, Government Island, Alameda, California for assignment to duty afloat. Authority; Headquarters dispatch 280436
2000 to 2400: The following men have been relieved of mess duty for October: BURDICK, GORDON C. (585-500) S. 1/c (R) COLLINS, ROBERT JR. (7012-364) S 1/c (R), DARDANO, DAVID H. (666-584) S 1/c (R), PATTEN, CHARLES K.
0000: The following named men are relieved of mess cook duty as of this date. BURDICK, GORDON C (585-500) Sea 1/c (R), COLLINS, ROBERT V. (7012-364) Sea 1/c (R) DARDANO, DAVID W. (666-584) Sea 1/c (R), PATTEN, CHARLES J.K. ( 666-637) F 1/c R and YERBURY, ROBERT L (7012-019) Cox (R). The following named men are assigned to mess cook duty for the month of November, 1944: COOK, HARROLL P (666-579) Sea 1/c (R), EMERSON, LEROY C. (666-563) Sea 1/c (R) PASEK, EDWIN A. (665-996) Sea 1/c (R), WHITE, ALLEN S. (666-641) Sea 1/c (R); and CORNELIUS, ROY E (549-117) F 1/c (R).
Top of Page: Lt. (jg) JAMES H. YOUNG is permanently detached from this vessel, effective October 23, 1944, to report to the D.C.G.O. 13th Naval District for further assignment to duty. Reference (POA.) C.G. 781.
1600 to 2400: The following named men were advanced in rating effective this date: BRADY, JOHN T 666-634 Sea 1/c (R) to RdM 3/c (R); SIMMONS, JAMES (7002-060) STM 1/c (R) to ST 3/c (R) and SONESON, LORENTZ R (670-313) RT 3/c (R) to RT 2/c (R).
0800 to 1600: 1310 WARREN, JAMES B. (584-675) C.M. 1/c (R) returned aboard from In Patient Treatment Naval Dispensary, Adak.
1445 PRATHER, HERBERT G. (514-184) Y. 3/c (R) departed this vessel in accordance with Alcoast 2-44 and P.B. 81-44 to proceed to DCGO 13th Naval District, Seattle, Wash. for assignment to duty. Refer to file Number 783-701-531.
0800 to 1600: 1310 WARREN, JAMES B. (584-675) C.M. 1/c (R) returned aboard from In Patient Treatment Naval Dispensary, Adak.
0800: 0810 Ensign James Martin departed with 37 men for night vision school.
0815 LERMUSIK, U.A. (666-554) M.M. 2/c (R) departed for in-patient treatment at Naval Dispensary, Adak.
1040: Party of 37 men under charge of ENSIGN J. Martin returned from night vision school.
1530: Lt. (jg) F. EASTMEN, paymaster came aboard to pay ship's company.
1600 to 2400: 1820 The following men reported aboard on a permanent change of station for duty aboard this vessel; Hodson, F.E. (665-305) F 2/c; Wilson, G.H. (228-090) SK 2/c, by authority of D.C.G.O. 17th N.D. Ketchikan, Alaska, refer to file numbers 783 (701-531) and 73 (701-531).
1145: ARNHOLD, CHARLES W (516-078) M.M. 1/c departed this unit this date for transfer to D.C.G.O., 13th N.D. for further re-assignment to duty. Authority, refer to file 783-701-531.
0935: White, A. S. (666-641) S 1/c placed on binnacle list. Illness diagnosed as acute Catarrhal fever.
1615: White, A. S. (666-641) S 1/c departed for in-patient treatment, Naval Dispensery, Dutch Harbor.
1930: BUTIFANT, THOMAS H. (7003-899) F 1/c and PETERSON, HERBERT R. (605-341) S 1/c (MoMM) 1930: The following men reported aboard for duty by authority DCGO 17 NO, ref file 783-701.531;
0930: Three 20 M.M. crews, a total of six men under charge of Ensign Robert E. O. Connor departed for A.A.T.C. Dutch Harbor for practice anti-aircraft firing.
1810: PETERSON, HUBERT R. (604-341) F 1/c (R) departed for IPT, Naval Dispensary, Navy. Complaint - catarrhal fever acute.
1745: UNDERWOOD, TOM E. (584-461) F. 1/c (R) departed this vessel in accordance with Alcoast 2-44 and Personnel Bulletin 81-44 to report to DCGO, Thirteenth Naval District, Seattle, Wash. Refer to letter dated 17 November, 1944, file 783-701-531. CORNELIUS, ROY E. (549-117) F. (R) departed this vessel to report to Anchorage, Alaska, Coast Guard Representative for rehabilitation leave of thirty days en-route to DCGO, Thirteenth Naval District, Seattle, Wash.
0900 to 1600: 1252 Nine men under charge of Lt. (jg) E. Taylor departed for A.A.T.C., Dutch Harbor, Alaska for practice firing of 20 M.M. guns.
1545 STARKY, J. B. (632-023) S.K. 1/c departed this vessel to proceed to D.C.G.O. 13th N.D. Seattle, Washington for honorable discharge in accordance with H/L (PEH-A) 20 September 1944 - refer to file C.G. - 783. THOMPSON, W. (536-361) G.M. 2/c (R) departed this vessel to report to D.C.G.O. 13th N.D. Seattle, Washginton for thirty (30) days rehabilitation leave to commence upon arrival there - at in accordance with P.B. 81-44 and Alcoast 2-44.
1510: ENSIGN WILLIAM KAY KUAIC (USCGR) returned aboard from Damage Control School, Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland. Authority: Basic orders from Commanding Officer of 22 September, 1944, file 781-531.
1000: BODENSTEIN, NORMAN (663-103) RM 3/c (R), BELGARDE, ANDREW (666-583) MM 3/c (R), GRABOWSKI, STEPHEN R (608-587) WT 2/c (R), GRAVES, IVAN L. (536-508) EM 1/c (R), READER, VIRGIL T (610-696) GM 2/c (R) and WISNISKI, LEO J. (225-266) E.M. 2/c placed on report this date for disobedience of orders by ENS. J. C. MARTIN, USCG (R).
1610: HODSON, FRANK E. (665-305) F. 2/c (R) departed this date for 30 days rehabilitation leave to commence upon arrival at DCGO, 13th Naval District, Seattle, Wash. in accordance with P.B. 81-44. Refer to file 783-701-531.
0800: Ensign O'Connor and Ensign Radford departed with #1 gun crew for anti-aircraft gun practice at Andrews Lagoon. Ensign Martin departed for fire fighting school with four men.
1200 to 1600: 1340 Ens. O'Connor and Ens. Radford returned with gun crews #1 and #2 from AATC at NOB, Adak, Alaska.
1440 Ens. Martin and four men returned from fire fighting school at N.O.B. Adak, Alaska.
2230: LOGSDON, CECIL E. (536-156) MM 1/c departed for IPT Naval Dispensary, Adak, Alaska.
0900 to 1600: 1300 Captains mast held, all men excused. The following men appeared at Captain's mast charged with disobedience to a lawful order. Bodenstein, N. (663-103) R.M. 3/c, Belgarde, A. (666-583) M.M. 3/c, Wisniski, L.J. (225-266) E.M. 2/c, Grabowski, S. (603-587) W.T. 2/c, Graves, I. (536-508) E.M. 1/c, Reader, V.T. (610-696) G.M. 2/c and Tindall, C. (532-796) S 1/c. All were excused.
1410 The following men advanced in rating effective this date: BURDICK, Gordon C. (585-500) s/c (R) to Cox (R), PEARSON, Clinton B. (666-665) s/c (R) to GM 3c (R), BAGLEY, George W. (666-581) s/c (R) to CM 3c (R), GAILEY, Charles F Jr. (676-663) S 2c (R) to s/c (R).
1315: PALMER, VIRGIL A (589-002) Sea 1/c (R) and RABINOWITZ, BERTRAM J (675-160) Sea 1/c (R) reported aboard this date for duty from D.C.G.O, 17.N.D. in accordance with orders dated 16 November, 1944. Refer to file 783-701-531. WHITE, ALLEN S (666-641) Sea 1/c (R) and PETERSON, HERBERT R.
0900 to 1600: 1210 YOUNG, WESLEY H. (227-600) RdM 2/c departed this vessel for reassignment to duty by authority of Commanding Officer and to report to DCGO 13th Nval District, Seattle, Washington. Refer to file 73-701.
1335 McLEOD, DONALD V. (583-494) RdM 1/c (R) departed this vessel on 30 days rehabilitation leave to commence upon entry into the Continental limits of the United States. Authority: Commanding Officer Onondaga. Refer to file 783-701-531
0000: The following men are assigned as mess-men for the month of December; Bertran, C. E. (584-296) F 1/c, Dablgren, Max. C. (665-672) S 1/c, Hubbard, W. K. (665-967) S 1/c, Palmer, V. A. (590-002) S 1/c, and Rabinowitz, Bertram, J (675-160) S 1/c. 2400: The following men were relieved of mess-men detail this date, Cook, H. P. (666-579) S 1/c, Emerson, L.C. (666-563) S 1/c, Pasek, E. A. (665-996) S 1/c, White, A. S. (666-641) S 1/c and Cornelius, R. E. (549-117) F 1/c who served as mess man from November 1 to November 17; and Bulifant, T.H. (7003-899) F 1/c who served from November 17 to November 30.
0900 to 1600: 0920 EMERSON, LEROY C (666-563) Sea 1/c (R) placed on binnacle list this date with possible appendicitis.
1100 Captains mast held this date by Lieut. (jg) H.M. DYER, ACTING, on Gonsales, Lyle D. (666-569) S.M. 3/c (R) for offense noted in log of 4 December, 1944. Awarded five (5) hours extra duty.
1755: Lieut. HARRY R. Ford, U.S.C.G. reported aboard this vessel for temporary duty as commanding officer refer to file 71-331 letter dated 6 December 1944 in accordance with DCGO 17th Nav District dispatch 052015 (Conf.) December 1944.
0800: Nelson, Elmond H. (604-652) S 1/c (R) was transferred to U.S. Naval Hospital, N.O.B., Navy 230 for further transfer to a Naval Hospital within the continental limits of the United States.
1540: SCANLAN, ALFRED A. (590-388) Q.M. 2/c (R) departed this vessel to DCGO 13th N.D. Washington for further transportation to DCGO 9th N.D., Cleveland, Ohio. Refer to Headquarters Letter 11-21-44, file GG-783-531 (Pea-A)
0900: 0930 Poinan, John F. (1008-210) SoM 3/c placed on binnacle list 0951 LT. HARRY R. FORD departed on twenty (20) days leave to commence upon arrival continental limits of United States. Authority DCGO 17th N.D. Dispatch 182319.
1000: The following men placed on binnacle list: Smith, R.L. (666-632) SM 3/c, Poinan J. F. (7008-210) SoM 3/c taken off binnacle list. Ensign W. D. RADFORD placed on binnacle list.
0900 to 1600: 1320 SIBLEY, BISHOP (701-411) ST.M 3/c reported aboard for duty auth Hq Letter 11-7-44 from CG Air Station San Diego, Calif.
1400 Lt Comdr JONES and MACH NEWTON came aboard to inspect reduction gears.
1545 Lt COMDR JONES and MACH NEWTON departed.
1550 SHAW, ROBERT M (534-074) PM 1/c reported aboard for duty authority of C.O. CG Base, Los Angeles and Hq Letter dated 11-7-44. file 783-531; TUCCI, Fiore (573-559) F 1/c (R), BOST, FRANK C. (7006-232) S 2/c (R), VONK, RICHARD (573-559) S 1/c reported aboard for duty by authority of C.O. C.G. Receiving station in accordance with Hq Letter 11-16-44 and COTP Los Angeles Letter dated 11-20-44 file 783-701-531.
0830: Lt. ~len and Mr. Newton with repair party came aboard to work on gears.
1420: The following named men departed this unit this date for D.C.G.O., Seattle, Washington for further assignment to duty in accordance with ALCOAST 2/44, PERSONNEL BULLETIN 146-44, and letter of Commanding Officer dated 27 December, 1944, refer to file 783-701-531: HOFFMAN, BERNARD P. (524-165) C PhM. (R), REDONDO, ANTONIO R Jr (576-519) SoM 1/c (R), MITCHELL, FRED L (229-489) M.M. 1/c, DILENA, FRANK (604-017) Sea 1/c (R) and TERRANCE, PETER O (7006-554) Sea 1/c (R).
2230: LT. ALLEN and WARRANT MACH NEWTON departed with repair party from U.S.S. BLACKHAWK.
0800: Passengers for transportation to Seattle: Commodore G.R. Salsbury USN (retired) Senior Captain W.E. Reynolds USRCS Captain of Engineering W Pedrick USRCS 3rd Lt. F. A. Jscheinschler USRCS A.E Cawood - guest of wardroom officers Ships Writer A. Hope Geo. Okra - cook Haus Bernard - destitute 0800: for transportation to Akutan Island Iran Cherepanof, native Mark Petroiof, native Kresauf Petohof, native 0800: for transportation t Unalga Island N. Bolshamin
0645: during a fight between H Mitchell, coalheaver and C Howard , Fireman, P Sloane coalheaver without provocation hit Howard on the head with some heavy sharp cornered instrument or monkey wrench causing an ugly scalp wound, which bled profusely. The surgeon attended the wound and Howard was relived from duty, and placed in sick bay. After a hearing of the case at the mast the Commanding Officer directed that P. Sloane be confined in the brig with handcuffs on, this was done.
0900: Senior Captain W.E. Reynolds, USRCS, Commanding Bering Sea Fleet and Captain F. G. Dodge, USRCS called officially upon US Vice Consulate at Cumberland BC
1010: By order of Comd'g Officer released T. B. Sullivan (1-SF) from confinement and placed him on full rations under Sentry's charge, it being the opinion of the Surgeon that he is not of sane mind.
1910: At 7:10 P.M., while the steam cutter was coming alongside, Victor Erickson, (A. 2. c.) fell overboard from her stern and, before assistance could be given him, was drowned before passing the stern of the ship.
1100: Commander Rockwell and Lieut Com. Belden inspected the ship and crew at quarters. At 11:15 exercise at Fire quarters. At 11:30 called all hands to muster. Com. Rockwell read his order from the dept. detaching him from the Command of this ship and Lieut Com. Sam'l Belden read his and relieved Com'dr Rockwell of the Command. By order of Com. Rockwell all men rated by his order are disrated.
1237: The Discoverer had one boat in water and reported they had removed all personnel remaining on S.S. Mapele. Thirty men were still on the beach in the vicinity of the wreckage U.S.S. Discoverer requested that we stand around to anchorage on the West side of the Cape and send a rescue party overland to guide the remaining men to the anchorage
1346: Boat 4 departed for beach with rescue party 1312 Boat 4 returned with boat crew after landing rescue party on beach 1555 4 and 2 boats departed with crew + party to pick up Mapele survivors reported on beach
1600-2000: account of rising tide and near darkness 1801 Boats nos 2 and 4 departed for beach to get overland rescuer party 1913 Boats Nos 2+4 returned to ship with rescue party and were hoisted and secure No trace of Mapele crewmen found by overland rescue party. 1650: USS Discoverer weighed anchor and departed for Sand Point after having rescued 48 of 51 men from Mapele Discoverer reported 3 men from Mapele as still being on beach, all thought to be dead 1725 Boats Nos 2 and 4 returned to ship having failed to find any trace of 3 missing Mapele crewmen on beach. Search having been abandoned on
0700: Crew engaged in getting power boats in water preparing for salvage work on SS Mapele
0832: Boats Nos 2 and 4 departed with party to search beach for survivors of S.S. Mapele 0842 Boat No. 3 departed with orders to stay in vicinity of ship
0930: Boat No. 3 departed with commanding officer and party to inspect wreck of SS Mapele 0958 Boat No. 3 returned and was moored astern. Inspection party found S.S. Mapele to be broken in two sections, the breach being at after end of midships deck house. After section completely submerged Forward section listing 80 to port and four fifths submerged. Cargo and ship considered to be total loss
1154: Boats Nos. 2 and 4 returned and were moored to port side Searching party reported no survivors were located and no signs of life were found
1510: Boats no. 2 and 4. returned to ship bringing two 20 m/m machine guns salvaged from S.S. Mapele
1542: ORTBLAD, John M. (206-424) C Ph M (a) P rendered medical assistance to 2 U.S. Navy Construction Battalion men injured by wooden frame carried away by gust of wind; 1 man dead, 1 man seriously injured
1115: Commanding Officer Lieut. Comdr. WAYNE L. GOFF injured in fireroom while holding weekly ships inspection. The Captain slipped on the top step of the ladder leading down to the fireroom and fell down the ladder landing on his right hip and right upper arm. Examination revealed a badly bruised right hip with no indication of dislocation or fracture - also other minor bruises and lacerations. X-ray is advised upon arrival in Dutch Harbor Treatment consisted of TR. MERTHIOLATE and dry dressing to laceration on right hip. CODEINE SULPHATE 3/4 grs. with two A.P.C. tablets for pain. Hot water bottle to right hip. Captain resting well
2110: Stout, Darrell (230-396) MM 1/c injured on main deck while watching movies. Faulty welding on bracket holding up main table gave way allowing table to fall Diagnonsis: wound lacerated scalp - examination revealed a 1 3/4 inch laceration, very ragged and bleeding profusely. Eyes reacted normally to light and accommodation and there was no serum present in the ears. There appeared to be no bone involvement and there was no serum present in the ears. Wound was closed with three dermal sutures. Sulphathazole powder was applied with dry dressing. Very little shock present but patient given 15 grams aspirin and sent to b~
At 1PM the command of the US Steamer Kearsarge was conveyed to Commander James. S. Thornton, the Colors and Pennant being hoisted, she was placed in commission. The orders from the Navy Department placing Commander Thornton in command of the vessel, was read upon the quarter deck by Lt. Com'dr McCook in presence of all officers attached to this vessel.
0530: Called away the dingy & instead of the proper crew the following named men lowered her & deserted from the ship. Sent a boat & brought back the dingy but did not recover any of the deserters.
Noon: Rec'd on board Charles Sorrell (M. at A.) & Aug. Johnson (Qr M) survivors of the wreck of the Store Ship Fredonia, without the necessary accompanying lists.
1600: Sent John Smith Capt. C. & Geo. W. Broom (1st Boy) deserters from the Powhatan to that vessel, and also, two men Chars. Sorrell (M. at A.) and Aug. Johnson (Qr. M.) survivors of the Freedonia.
0920: PTC ? Steamer Aden ? from Japan bringing the report that Admiral Bell, Lieut Comdr. Reed and 10 men of the barge crew of the USS Hartford had been drowned while trying to cross the bar at Osaka, Japan.
0950: Received a visit of courtesy from the Viceroy of Nankin with his suite. Saluted him with three guns when he came on board.
1030 Viceroy left the ship and was again Saluted with three guns. During the firing the Launch and 1st cutter which were lying at the booms were badly damaged by the concussion from the guns.
1720h: the PMS Ship Costa Rica arrived from Yokohama bringing the US Mails and J Ross Brown American Minister to China. Received a visit of courtesy from the Minister and Suite, saluted him with 17 guns with American
1040h: Admiral Rowan and Staff with the American Consul General, the British Consul and a party of American gentlemen came on board for passage to Woosung.
"1440: At 2:40 the fore topsail runner parted near the fly block, dropping the top sail yard to the cap; there were four men on the yard at the time, three of whom escaped with slight injuries, the fourth, John Owens (Carp) was thrown from the yard and fell to the rail and from thence overboard. The ship was hove to with fore topsail to mast, a boat was lowered, and Lieut S. M. Ackley jumped overboard to try and save the man, but all attempts were unsuccessful, and the body was not recovered. At 3:00 the life boat returned, hoisted it, and filled away again."
"0905: At 9:05 called all hands to muster and read the proceedings of a general Court Martial, convened by order of Read Admiral Chas Steedman, on board this vessel in the case of Wm Curtain, Pr Marine, who was tried for desertion and found guilty and sentenced to five years imprisonment, with loss of all pay which may become due him in that time with the exception of $50.00, to be paid him at the termination of his confinement, and then to be dishonorably discharged from the Services. The sentence was remitted to two years confinement, by Rear Admiral Chas Steedman with loss of all pay which may become due him with the exception of fifty dollars, to be paid him when his period of confinement terminates, and then to be dishonorably discharged from the Service."
"8AM: By order of Comd'g Officer, placed James Engleman (Sea) in solitary confinement on bread and water for five days for carelessness aloft in dropping his knife on deck from mizzen top."
9:15AM: Released Charles Cofre (C He) from confinement and made him a prisoner at large per order of Commodore Goldsborough. The unexpired portion of the sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of Wm Cook. (OS) was remitted and he was released from confinement.
3:30PM: Lieut. A G Kellogg was detached from this ship and ordered to report to Lieut Commander Beardslee, for duty on board the Aroostook
7:00PM: Lieut. Wm S Daner reported on board for duty. Lieut A G Kellogg left the ship to report on board the Aroostook.
8AM to Meridian: 10:00 General Court Martial composed of Commodore J R Goldsborough, Pres. Captain J. B. Creighton, Commander G. E. Belknap Lt. Commander C. Halfieter Higgunson and C S Cotton convened for the trial of such persons as may be legally brought before it. 10:00 Jules Poission & Ed.R Worral, prisoners for trial; came on board from the USS Iroquois. 10:30 John Dougherty, (Lds) reported his term of enlistment expired this day. 11:00 Wm Lane (Sea) and Chas Bennett (CHe) prisoners, came on board from the U.S.S. Iroquois for trial.
Meridian to 4PM: 12:15 Confined Thomas Halligan (2nd Cl F) in double irons for disobedience of orders and disrespect to his superior officers. 2:00 Rear Admiral, Sir Harry Keppel, visited the Oneida; that vessel saluted him with 15 guns, the salute being returned gun for gun by HBMS Rodney. 2:30 Sir Harry Keppel paid an official visit to Commodore Goldsborough.
8AM to Meridian: 9:15 Wm Brown & Stephen Freil (C He) reported their terms of enlistment expired to day. 11:00 Confined Jas Sullivan (Cox) in double irons for gross negligence while crossing yards - putting yard in wrong clew and lifts on foul. 11:55 Disrated Jas Sullivan (Cox) to (Sea) and rated Samuel Tilley (Sea) to Coxswain.
4AM to 8AM: Sent Gig on shore in charge of McCowie for John Colfer (PM Stewd) who was left on shore last night.
8AM: Released Thos Halligan (2 Cl F) from confinement.
Meridian to 4PM: Delivered charges to Chas Cafel (C H) and placed him under sentry's charge to await trial by Gnl Court Martial. Gave Private, Jas Lemmett one week's extra duty for skulking. Stephen Freil reported his term of enlistment expired to day.
8AM to Meridian: 12:00 Released Jas Sullivan (Sea) from confinement from order of Commodore. Placed Wm Brown 1, Wm Downes (Sea) Alex McCormick (App) under charge of sentry, on bread and water, for singing out aloft, after an order had been given not to do so. Sent 1 cutter in charge of Mr Cowie on shore with Lieut. Meade.
1:30PM: Placed John Callaghan (Lds) under sentry's charge to await trial by Genl Court Martial, on charge of Desertion, performed against him by Rear Admiral Bell.
Sunset: Released Wm Brown 1 & Wm Downes (Sea) & Alex McCormack (App) from confinement.
9:10AM: Iroquois made the Genl. signal 823, sent the 1 cutter in charge of Mr Cowie to the Iroquois with prisoners Chas Cope (C H) and John Callaghan (Lds) to be tried by General Court Martial.
8AM to Meridian: 9:20 Sent a boat in charge of Lieut Commdr C S Cotton to render assistance to Rear Admiral H H Bell and Lieut Commdr Reed; who had been capsized while attempting to cross the bar on this way to Osaca. 10:35 the boat returned not having been able to render any assistance.
Meridian to 4PM: Adrew Reed (Cn G) reported his term of enlistment expired to day.
4:40PM: An officer from H.B.M. Ships Rattler & Ocean, came on board to express their sympathies for the loss of Rear Admiral Bell his Flag Lieut - Lt. Commdr. Reed, and boats crew; while attempting to cross the bar at the entrance of the river, below Osaca on the morning of the 11th inst at 9:30 A.M. The Captain of H.B.M.S. Ocean paid an official visit to this ship.
4AM to 8AM: Released John McGraw (Por) per order of Commanding Officer.
8AM: Confined under Sentry's charge Jacob Hess (app) for drunkenness.
Meridian to 4PM: Confined John Sheridan (Sea) Henry Peterson (Lds) John Murphy (OS) and Michael Ford (Tefer) in double irons for drunkenness. 2:55 Lt Commdr Beardslee reported on board, to Commodore Goldsborough.
4AM to 8AM: Jacob Hess (app) was confined on bread and water for five days, per order of Commodore; for getting drunk while on duty in a boat.
8AM to Meridian: 9:30 gave John Sheridan (Sea) Michael Ford (Fifer) the charges professed against them by Commodore J R Goldsborough. Sent John Callaghan (Lds) on board the Oneida to be tried by General Court Martial for Desertion. 10:00 Lieut W W Maclay received his detachment from this ship and orders to perform the duties of Fleet Lieut. 10:10 a Summary Court Martial convened on board for the trial of Henry Peterson (Lds) and John Murphy (os) 10:50 David Lakey (Lds) reported his term of enlistment expired to day.
8AM to Meridian: 9:50 John Fulton (Qr G) and George Paul (Ltns Ste) reported their term of enlistment expired to day. Sent John Callagan (Lds) on board the Oneida to attend his trial by General Court Martial.
Meridian to 4PM: 1:38 Alexander McElroy (2ClF) Wm Howard (OS) were brought on board from the Oneida and placed in double irons per order of Commander in Chief, in accordance with sentence of General Court Martials, in General Order No. 43. Midshipman J R Phelan reported for duty on board this ship. John Callaghan (Lds) prisoner, returned from Oneida
8AM to Meridian: 9:30 Called All hands to muster and read the sentence of a General Court Martial in the case of John Callaghan (Lds) tried for desertion. To be confined on board the U S Steamer Shenandoah in double irons on bread and water, for sixty days, and to forfeit six months pay as Landsman, amounting to 84 dollars. This sentence was remitted by the Commander in Chief, to full rations every seventh day and the loss of all pay during his confinement, 60 days. Also read the sentence of a Summary Court Martial in the case of Henry Peterson (Lds) tried for drunkenness and sentenced, to be confined thirty days in double irons on bread and water, with full rations every third day, and to perform extra Police Duty, two months, and John Murphy (OS) tried for the same offense, and sentenced, to be confined 30 days in double irons on bread and water, with full rations every third day. Released Chas Cape (C H) from confinement per order of Commander in Chief. Sent John Sheridan (Sea) on board the Oneida for trial by Genl Court Martial.
Meridian to 4PM: 1:00 sent 1 Launch in charge of Ensign Longnecken to the Aroostook for passage to Osaka. 2:00 called All hands to Muster and read the sentence of Genl Court Martial in the case of Charles Cape (C H) tried for violation of Article 9. Section 4 for Better Government of the Navy. Sentence, To be confined on board USS Shenandoah until her return to the U S. and then to be confined for six months in such place as the Honorable Secretary of the Navy may select, at the expiration of which time he will be dishonorably discharged from the Navy of the United States. The proceedings never having been revised by the late Rear Admiral, H. H. Bell, who convened the court; the prisoner was released and returned to duty by the Commander in Chief.
4PM to 8PM: Confined Ben F Cole (Lds) on bread and water for holding conversation with prisoner in solitary confinement.
Meridian to 4PM: 2:05 General B B Van Valkenburg, US Minister resident in Japan, and Gen S Stahl US Consul at Yokohama came on board. 1st Launch returned in charge of Ensign Longnecker, with the detachment of Marines left at Osaka; in charge of Lieut Meade, USMC. Placed John Pullins (sea) Jas Walsh (Lds) under Sentry's charge for drunkenness. Sent 1 Cutter in charge of Boatswain Leeds, with a cutter from the Iroquois to assist the coal ship Chillingham in shifting her anchorage, she being too near us.
8AM to Meridian: James Murphy (C.F.T) reported the expiration of his enlistment to day. Released Jacob Hess (A00) from confinement. 9:25 the American Barque Dispatch came in and anchored Sent Ensign M B Buford to board her.
9:10AM: General R B Van Valkenburg U S Minister to Japan left the ship.
Meridian to 4PM: 2nd Asst. Engineer C W C Senter received his detachment and reported to Captain Coighton for duty on board the USS Oneida in obedience to his orders. Michael Ford (Fifer) Prisoner, was brought on board and confined in irons. 2nd Asst Engineer Henry Snyder reported for duty on board this ship.
9AM: Called All hands to muster and read the Findings and Sentence of Genl Court Martial in the cases of John Sheridan (Sea) and Michael Ford (Fifer) the former tried upon the following charges. Viz. Disobedience of orders of his superior officer. 2 Violation of Sect 4th Art 9th. of Articles for the better Government of the Navy of the United States. Found guilty of both charges and sentenced to, Solitary confinement for six weeks in double irons, on bread and water and to be dis-rated to Landsman for six months. The Revising Power, remitted this sentence so as to give the accused full rations on every seventh day. Michael Ford (Fifer) was tried upon the following charge. Violation of Sect 4th Art 7th of Articles for the better government of the Navy of the United States. Found Guilty and sentenced to Solitary confinement for six weeks in double irons on bread and water and to lose ($36) Thirty six dollars. The Revising Power remitted so much of this sentence as to give the accused full rations every seventh day.
1:05PM: Sent Launch in charge of Mid Cowie for a load of sand.
Meridian to 4PM: 2:00 H Ex Sir Harry Parks, H.B.M. Minister to Japan, came on board. 3:00 half masted our colors with the English Squadron during the burial of H.B.M. late Consul to Hioga, F. G. Mayburgh.
11:15AM: called All hands to Muster, and read sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of Corpl Patrick Doolery (MCe) tried for drunkiness; found Guilty and senteced; to be reduced to a Private.
Meridian to 4PM: 1:45 Lt Commander C Hatfield read his orders placing him temporarily in command of this ship. P Asst Surg, L M Lyon was detached from this ship and ordered to report to Commdr G E Belknap for passage in the U.S.S. Hartford to Hong Kong; there to report for duty on board the U.S. Steamship Supply. 2:00 Commodore Goldsborough Inspected the ship. 2:30 All Petty Officers in the ship were dis-rated by Commander Goldsborough before turning over the ship to Lt Commdr C Hatfield. Lt Commdr C Hatfield rated the same men to the respective ratings held by them when dis-rated.
Meridian to 4PM: 12:00 the U.S. Supply Ship Onward fired 13 minutes guns in respect to the memory of the late R Admiral H H Bell. 1:00 transferred the following named men, condemned by Medical Survey to the U.S.S. Hartofrd. Robert White (sea) Thos Smith (sea) & Chas F. Preston (PC App). 2:10 His Excellency the Governor of Nagasaki, paid an official to Commodore Goldsborough, fired a salute of 15 guns with the Japanese Ensign at the fore, which was returned, gun for gun, from the fort on shore.
4PM: Confined John McCarty (2ClF) in double irons, per order of Commanding Officer, for insolence to the Engineer on watch.
8AM to Meridian: 9:00 Captain Fiorney U.S.M.C. reported on board 9:15 Sent 1 & 2 Launchis in charge of Midman Phelan, to the Onward for Paymaster's Stores.
Meridian to 4PM: Transferred the following named men to the U.S.S. Hartford. R Lipsey (P M) John M Greg (P M) T. Halligan (2cF) Jas Bell (B M) Jas H Bell (CAS) Levi Coleman (SCes) Sam Little (Nurse) Wm Luckings (sea) Wm Olsen (GM) JW Martin (C M) Emile Petite (S Stu) John Herman, Rbt Boyd, Wm Brown, Wm Downes, Wm Smith C Stuart, L. Moore, Wm Barnes, C Smith, (Seamen) Wm Butman (Cox) Geo W Leland (Cox) C B Joling (C F) H Rotwell (C F S) Jas W White (S M) John W Barr (St Ck) P Nielson (Cooper ) John Johnson (St Ck) T W Speneer (Sch M) D Calfer (Nurse) J Brown, H Philips, P A Butler, J Willis, F Boucher, J McCanty, R Warfield, C McFarland, W French (Lds) Edward Hoken (1UB) Geo Morgan (1Cl F) M Durkin (1cl F) M Gorman (C H) Received from the Hartford George Foster and James McKowan (Pac Man) for duty on board this ship.
4PM to 8PM: Bernard Cosby, Private Marine, rated Corporal, and John McGraw, Private, to Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps
8AM to Meridian: The following men were transferred to this ship from the Hartford & received on board. John Fox, Abraham Stulhoff, & Jacob Fuchs, (Apprentices) Henry Adams (WRCk) Wm Smith, John Courtney (sea) M Kelley (os) John Demman (os) Wm Watkins (os) H Brown 1 (os) F Kelly (sea) Wm R Leslie (sea) Wm Moore (sea Jas Nelson (sea) Wm Poursetts (sea) Chas Blow (sea) H Luckenback (Painter) Wm Battenfield (sea) John Dillon (sea) T Parkes (os) Mr F Dawling (Lds) M Murphy (Lds) Thos Sweeney (Lds) Henry Brown 2nd (Lds) Chas Sonall (Lds) T Cahill (Lds) Wm Rose (Lds) Wm Graham (Lds) Thos Dempsey Lds. Wm Z Matt (sea) and Michael Ford (Fifer) were transferred to the Hartford from this ship.
2400: The following men were rated from this date, as follows. John Hessell to be Gunner's Mate Henry Kelly to be Capt of Forecastle Thos Simpson to be Capt of Fore Top John Pullins to be Capt of Fore Top Jas Sullivan to be Capt of M Top Edward Foley to be Capt of M top H F Norton to be Capt of A Guard L J Vosburg to be Quarter Gunner Wm Scott to be B Mate James Murphy to be Baker Daniel Sullivan to be S. Mate Thos W Crennone to be Cox Mate George Brown to be Shift Cor Jeremiah Keefe to be Cox Wm Brown to be Cox Chas Brown to be Cox Samuel Storey to be Lds Frank S Henna to be Lds J H Granenor to be Lds Alex McCormick to be Lds John McDonald to be Seaman Chas Hewer to be Seaman Thos George to be Seaman Chas Hoffman to be Seaman John Dougherty to be Seaman Geo Gundlock to be Lds Wm Thornton to be OS James Clayton to be Sea Francis Thompson to be Caulken Andrew W Reed to be dis-rated to seaman
8AM to Meridian: 9:00 Commodore Goldsborough shifted his pennant to the U.S.S. Hartford which saluted it with 11 guns. 9:45 Commodore Goldsborough left this ship to join the Flagship, accompanied by Fleet Lieutenant W W Maclay, and Commodore's Clerk, R A Whittier, detached and ordered for duty on board that ship. Passed Asst Surgen L M Lyon detached and ordered to take passage in the Harford to join the U.S. Store Ship Supply also left the ship.
10:45AM: Wm L Knight appointed Captain's Clerk, by Lt Commander C Hatfield, but the appointment is not to relieve him from his term of service as a Naval Apprentice.
8AM to Meridian: John McConnell (sea) a deserter from the U.S.S. Onward was brought on board by the Detective Force. Put him below in charge of a Sentry.
8AM to Meridian: Confined Joseph De Boerr (C H) and W S Wyman (C H) in single irons on bread and water for seven days.
Meridian to 4PM: Rated Jas H Booth (Lds) to Steerage Cook, to date from 1st Inst.
8PM to Mid: 9:30 sent Company A in charge of Ensign Buford & Midshipman Phelan, and 11 Marines in charge of Lieut Meade, on shore for the patrol duty in Nagasaki. Capt Hatfield left at the same time in the Dingy, in charge of both parties. Dingy returned at 11:30.
4AM to 8AM: Confined Wm Buckly (sea) in double irons for smuggling liquor. Confined Ino Kelly (sea) and Chas Stuck (Lds) in double irons, for straggling from Company ashore and drunkenness. Placed Thos Simpson (C FF) under Sentry's charge for drunkeness.
8AM to Meridian: Confined George Horten (P.M.) and Chas Cape (C He) for drunkenness. Placed them under Sentry's charge in double irons. John Wright (sea) put on port side of quarter deck in charge of officer of the deck, for drunkenness and smuggling liquor. Released Jas Haggerty & John McConnell (sea) from confinement, and to be prisoners at large. Put Chas Miller (Qr M) under charge of Sentry for drunkenness while on duty this watch.
4PM to 8PM: Confined Chas Miller (Qr M) and John Wright (sea) in double irons. Corporal Benard Cosley, was reduced to the ranks for drunkenness and neglect of duty while on shore with the detachment. Privates, Kemp, McGuin, McKewen two weeks extra duty for drunkenness and neglect of duty while on share.
8AM: Thomas Simpson (CFF) confined in double irons. George Foster (P M) released from confinement.
Meridian to 4PM: 1:00 Thomas Sweeney (Lds) left the 2 Launch on shore. 2:00 he was brought on board by an officer, drunk and dirty. Confined him in double irons, by order of Commanding Officer.
8AM to Meridian: 10:00 a Summary Court Martial convened for the trial of Wm Buckley (sea) and John Wright (sea) Shipped John Porter (Lds) for one year from the 6th Inst. Rated John Porter (Lds) ward room Steward to date from the 7th Inst.
10:00PM: Chas Andersen (C He) came on board, having left the ship without permission. Confined Chas Andersen (C He) in double irons.
8AM to Meridian: 9:30 Inspected crew at quarters, and found Patrick Smith (C H) & John Haggarty (2CF) absent without leave. Released W S Wyman (C H) and Joseph DeBoers (C H) from confinement. Sent a reward of ten dollars $10,00 on shore for the apprehension and delivery on board of Patrick Smith (C H) and John Haggerty (2Cl F). Patrick Smith (C He) & John Haggerty (2 Cl F) returned on board at 10:55. Confined Patrick Smith in double irons and put John Haggerty under Sentry's charge. Released Chas Andersen (C He) from confinement and placed him under Sentry's charge.
4PM: Called All hand to Muster and read Finding and Sentence of a Summary Court Martial in the case of John Wright (sea) and Wm Buckley (sea). The former was acquitted; and the latter was sentenced To thirty days sollitary confinement on bread and water, every seventh day to have full ration, and to forfeit three months pay as seaman $60,00 sixty dollars, nineteen of which to be paid to Mr Adrian in payment for the case of Burgundy stolen from him, and to perform two months extra police duty after his term of confinement shall expire.
8AM to Meridian: 10:00 called, All hands to Muster and read the Sentences of Chas Andersen & Patrick Smith (C H) & John Haggerty (1CF) tried by Summary Court Martial for absence without leave. All found guilty, & each sentenced to Extra duty fore one month, and deprivation of liberty on shore for 8 months. Dis-rated all Petty Officers in the ship per order of Lt Commander Hatfield. Wm Warren (Lds) reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.
Meridian to 4PM: Lt Commander Hatfield left the ship to take command of the U.S.S. Ashuelot. Wm Scott, (B M) was transferred to the Ashuelot. Wm S Knight, Captains Clerk, reported for duty on board the Ashuelot in obedience to his orders.
4:30PM: Commander John C Febiger relieved Lt Commander Chester Hatfield, of the command of the ship. Mr Burt Johnson Captains Clerk reported on board for duty. Received on board from U.S.St. Ashuelot Jas Marten, (Cabin Std) Chas McComb, (Cabin Cook). Re-rated all the Petty Officers by order of Commander John C Febiger.
8AM to Meridian: 10:00 Louis J Vesburg (Qr G) reported his term of enlistment as having expired this morning. Received on board Frank Barber (Cox) who was tranferred from U.S.St. Ashulot.
Meridian to 4PM: Shipped Magnus Isbister, an ordinary seaman, for one year from this date. Jas F Watson, (Quarter Mr) reported the expiration of the term of his enlistment. By order of Commanding Officer, the following ratings and dis-ratings are made. Frank Barber (sea) to be Coxswain from 22nd Inst. Chas McComb (Lds) to be Cabin Cook from 22n Inst. James Martin (Lds) to be Cabin Steward from 22nd Inst. Jas Murphy (Baker) Boatswain's Mate, 23rd Inst, John Wright (sea) Baker 23rd, Chas Hewes (sea) Schoolmaster, 23rd, John Hanlon (Lds) Thos Herron (Lds) Chas Stuck (Lds to be ordinary seaman, 23rd, Wm Brown (Cox) to be seaman from 23rd.
8AM to Meridian: Thos Simpson (CFT) reported his term of enlistment as having expired on the 19th inst. Antonio Pedro (Qr M) reported his term of enlistment as having expired this day. Sent a reward of $10, ten dollars on shore for the apprehension and delivery on board of Jas H Booth (Steerage Cook).
4PM to 8PM: Jas H Booth (Steerage Cook) was brought on board by the U.S. Marshall.
Meridian to 4PM: 1:00 sent 1 Lunch on shore in charge of Midn Cowie for liberty party. Confined Philip Smith (C H) and placed him under Sentry's charge on Berth Deck. Put John McDonald (sea) under the Sentry's charge under the Top gallant Forecastle.
8PM to Mid: Released Philip Smith (C H) from confinement.
8AM to Meridian: Sent, Privates, John Smith & Patrick McGuin on liberty at 9:30. Boatswain Wm E Leeds was brought on board by Gunner John McDonald, in charge of a file of Marines; and by order of Commanding Officer; was put under suspension. Shipped James Anderson (os) for one year from date.
4PM to 8PM: Confined Samuel P Back, (App) per order of Commanding Officer, for drunkenness. Discharged Hiram F Norten (sea) Jas Clayton (sea) John Dougherty (sea) Wm Brown (sea) Jas Walsh (Lds) Wm Wallace (os) Stephen Freil (C H) Chas Andersen (C H) from the Naval Service, at their own request, their terms of enlistment having expired.
Meridian to 4PM: Confined Wm Watt (Pri) in single irons for drunkenness.
8PM to Mid: Released Benjamin F Cole (Lds) and Henry Peterson (Lds) & Wm Watt (Pri) from confinement. Found George Foster (Private Marine) to be absent without leave. Sent a award of ($10,) ten dollars on shore for his apprehension and delivery on board.
8AM to Meridian: Shipped Wm Wallace (C H) and John Dougherty (sea) Ching Fung (Lds) Eming (Lds) for the term of one year from this date. Rated A W Reed (sea) Captain of Afterguard; Francis Thompson (Caulker) seaman, Jeremiah Sheehan (os) seaman, Henry Brown 2nd (Lds) Ordinary Seaman, & Jacob Fuchs (Lds) ordinary seaman.
8AM to Meridian: Chas Miller (Qr M) reported his term of enlistment expired this day. Released Wm Buckley (sea) from confinement, to be considered a prisoner at large, per order of Commanding Officer. Boatswain Wm E Leeds restored to duty, per order of Commanding Officer.
8PM to Mid: John Smith (2 Cl F) extra duty for smoking in fireroom. W S Syman (C H) extra duty for disrespect. Each 3 days. John Andersen & John Lynch, (Marines) 12 hours extra duty for disrespect.
8AM to Meridian: Michael Hurley (C He) reported his term of enlistment expired to day. Sent St Dana, on shore, to tender the use of a boat to the American Consul.
8AM to Meridian: Wm Cook (os) reported the expiration of his term of enlistment to day. Gave Private John Smith (Mar) 24 hours extra duty for disobedience of orders, and disrespect to his superior officer.
8AM to Meridian: Samuel Tilley (Cox) reported the expiration of his term of enlistment to day.
Meridian to 4PM: Joseph Grasener (Lds) reduced to 1 Class Apprentice, per order of Commanding Officer; for cussing Corporal of the guard, and gross disrespect to the officer of the deck.
8AM to Meridian: Robert H Cooper (F O Cook) to be landsman from the 31 March. James T Beeseley (Lds) to be F O Cook from April 1. Henry Brown 1 (os) to be Steerage Steward from April 1. per order of Commanding Officer.
4PM to 6PM: Confined David Lahey, (Lds) in solitary confinement for 7 days, on bread and water, and John Smith (2 C F) for 5 days in double irons for fighting. Received, on board, Mr E T Sanford U.S. Consul to Chefu, the Rev, Mr Matury Chinese Interpreter; one ~~~~~ Asst Interpreter, 2 Chinese Pilots for Korea.
8AM to Meridian: Released Henry Petersen (Lds) from Sentry's charge, and made him a prisoner at large. Confined Chas Small (Lds) in double irons for five days for fighting.
8PM to Mid: Gave Jas S Stephens two hours extra duty.
8AM to Meridian: 11:00 the Gig, 1 & 3 cutters, Capt. Febiger, Lt. Commder Cotton, and Ensign Thomas, went out to sound. Gave John Callaghan (Lds) 4 hours extra duty, for being below while his watch was upon deck, per order of Commanding Officer.
2PM: sent 3 cutter in charge of Ensign Longnecker to sound.
8AM to Meridian: 9:15 sent out 1 & 3 cutters in charge of Lt Com Cotton & Lt Dana respectively, for the purpose of sounding; and finding entrance to River. 10:15 the Gig, with Capt Febiger left the ship for the purpose of sounding, and finding entrance to River.
8:00AM: sent 3 cutter in charge of Lt Commdr Cotton to anchor on the spit making out from Duck Island, untill the ship had passed.
2:00PM: held Divine Service, Rev Mr Mauteer officiating.
4PM to 6PM: Released David Lakey (Lds) and John Smith (2 Cl F) and confined W S Wyman (C H) on bread and water for 5 days for disobedience of orders, per order of Commdg. Officer.
4AM to 8AM: 6:30 Lt Commder Cotton, and Midn Phelan left the ship with 3 cutter to survey the entrance of Ping Yang River. Released Chas Small from confinement per order of Commdg Officer.
8AM to Meridian: 10:00 Capt. Febiger and Lieut. Dana left the ship in the Gig to make soundings and survey. 10:45 1 Launch with armed crew left the ship with the Missionaries to land them on shore to communicate with the Natives. Launch in charge of Mr Buers.
8AM to Meridian: Jas Foster (sea) reported his term of enlistment expired this day. Confined Wm R Leslie (sea) in double irons in solitary confinement, per order of Commanding Officer, for disobedience of orders at quarters.
8PM to Mid: Gave Henry Brown 2nd (os) 4 hours extra duty for absence from quarters
Mid to 4AM: Jas G Stephen (Lds) had 4 hours extra duty for absenting himself from quarters.
8AM to Meridian: Confined John Denman (os) in solitary confinement for five days on bread and water, for insubordinate conduct; by order of Commanding Officer.
9:30AM: steamed ahead having on board as passengers for Tung Chow Fu, Rev. Mr. Mateer, and Rev. Mr. Gibson, also Chinese assistent to Interpreter, and five Chinese servants.
8AM to Meridian: Confined Wm Wallace (C He) in single irons, and placed him in Sentry's charge under the Forecastle to await trial by General Court Martial, for insubordinate conduct, per order of Com'd'g. Officer.
8AM to Meridian: The following named men left the ship on 24 hours liberty: viz. Wm Giles (sea) John Courtney (sea) Magnus Isbistes (os) John Denman (os) Iere Keefe (cox) Hans Lassen (sea) Jas Nelsen (sea) John Murphy (os) F S Harma (Lds) F Couneillon (Lds) Wm Moore (sea) F M Barber (cox) Ed Burke (Lds) Wm Battenfield (sea) H Adams (Lds) Wm Warren (Lds) Thos Dempsey (Lds) John Sheridan (Lds) Gus Andersen (sea) B F Cole (Lds) Chas Miller (In M) L J Vasburg (In Gs) Saul Hartman (Scl B) Thos Cahill (Lds) Thos Swift (1 Cl F) Thos Smith (1 Cl F) John Hartman (2 Cl F) John Smith (2 Cl F) Mich Burns (2 Cl F) B J Murphy (C H) Arch McDonald (C H) Wm Fielding (C H) L W Hughes (C H) Philip Smith (C H) Lars P Johanson (PM.) John Kelly (P.M.) Jos Kemp (P.M.) John Lynch (PM) Jos Lenmet (PM) Chas Wilkins )Painter). The following named men returned from liberty H L Hyatt (sea) H Huttmann (os) Jos Pullins (CFJ) G G Thompson (os) Colin McLean (os) Chas Stuck (os) Samle Storey (Lds) Edward Foley (C MJ) Chas Blow (sea) Art Bassillier (os) Wm Watkins (os) Mich Murphy (Lds) Abr Slottpoff (1 Cl App) H. Winch (C A G) John McConnell (sea) Jos G Stephens (Lds) Wm Winchester (C B Me) Wm Millstead (C H M) John Hessell (Gs Me) Thos Esmore (Car M) Dan Mahoney (Caulk) Jacob Hess (1 cl App) Frank Thompson (sea) And Reynolds (1 cl F) Thos Hawes (1 Cl F) Walter Blake (1 cl F) John McCarty (2 cl F) John Mahoney (2 Cl F) W R Taylor (C H) John McNiel (C H) Ino Presten (C H) John Brown (C H) John M Braistur (S.W.) John Andersen, Patrick Dalen, Bernard Cosley, (Marines) & Chas McLaughlin (Corp).
1PM: 1:00 sent a Corporal & two Marines in the 2nd. cutter to bring off John Dillan (sea) from shore. 1:35 2nd. cutter returned.
4PM to 8PM: Offered $10. award for John McGraw (Ser M) Wm. Steele (C F C) Wm Thornton (Nurse).
8PM to Mid: 8:15 Sergeant, John McGraw returned from liberty, 10 hours late. Wm Thornton (nurse) was brought on board by U.S. Marshall. 10:20 Psn. Wm Steele (CFC) was brought off by a Policeman
Mid to 4AM: The following named men returned from liberty viz. Hans Larson (sea) & John Smith (2d C F).
4AM to 8AM: Henry Brown (St Stel) returned on board from liberty.
8AM to Meridian: The following named men returned from liberty. viz. Jere Keefe (Cox) Jas Nelson (sea) Fran S Hanna (Lds) Francis Ceuneillor (Lds) Frank Barber (cox) Henry Adams (Lds) Wm Warren (Lds) John Sheridan (Lds) Chas Miller (Lr M) Louis J Vasburg (Lr G) Samuel Hartman (1 Cl B) Thos Cahill (Lds) Thos Swift (1 Cl F) Thos Smith (1 Cl F) John Hartman (2 Cl F) John Smith (2 Cl F) Michael Burns (2 Cl F) B J Murphy (C H) Archibald McDonald (C H) Wm Felding (C H) L W Hughes (C H) Philip Smith (C H) Lars P Johansen, Joseph Kemp, John Lynch, Marines & Chas Wilkens (Painter).
Meridian to 4PM: Offered a reward of ten dollars $10. for each of the following men. Ord. Sergt. McGraw, Magnus Isbister (os) John Courtney (sea) Wm Battenfield (sea) John Murphy (os) Thos Dempsey (Lds) & Gustavus Anderson (sea)
5:00PM: Wm McGraw (Ord Sergt.) & Gus Anderson (sea) and John Murphy (os) were brought on board by the U.S. Marshall
8PM to Mid: Thos Dempsey (Lds) John Courtney (sea) were delivered on board by the U.S. Marshall. John Denman (os) returned from liberty at 8. being 10 hours overtime.
8AM to Meridian: U.S. Marshall delivered on board Magnus Isbuter (os) & Wm Battenfield (sea). 10:30 Corp. Bryan Campbell returned from liberty an hour after leave had expired.
Meridian to 4PM: 1:00 George Muncey (Ship's Cook) left the ship on 24 hours liberty. Wm Ross (Qr G) & Martin Boyle (C H) returned on board from liberty.
8PM to Mid: George Muncey (Ship's cook) & Lester L Lacy returned on board from liberty.
8AM to Meridian: The following named men returned from liberty viz. Jos Anderson (os) Jer Sheehan (Sea) Wm Cook (os) Henry Kelly (C F C) Jos Gravenor (App) Jas Sullivan (C.MT) Wm Rose (Lds) Wm Graham (Lds) And W Reed (CAG) John Kiff (Lds) Josh A Thompson (1 Cl B) Jos Murphy (BM) Antonio Pedro (Qr Mr) Wm Ross (Qr G) Saml. P. Beck (App) Mich Kelly (os) Robert M Keene (1 Cl F) John McGonagel (1 Cl F) Jas W Moore (1 Cl F) John Muldoon (1 Cl F) John Miller (2 Cl F) Chas Clark (C H) Edward Fowler (C H) John Campbell (C H) Steph Hardin (Lds) Wm Smith (sea) John McGrath (sea) Wm Marshall (Lds) B F Graham (Corp. M.) John McKowan (PM.) Pat McGuin (P.M.) John H Hiel (P.M.) Saml. Knudson (P.M.) Thos Parker (os) Jas F Beeseley (F O Ck).
Meridian to 4PM: The following named men returned on board from liberty viz. Thos Herron (os) Jacob Fuchs (os) Mich Hurley (C H) John Slack (C H) Chas Small (Lds)
8AM to Meridian: 9:20 Dar. W Scott (P.M.) returned from liberty. 9:45 Martin Boyle (C H) David Lahey (Lds) Wm R Leslie (sea were brought on board by the U.S. Marshall. 10:00 Sent the following men on liberty for 24 hours viz. Thos Stinton (sea) Chas Cassell (sea) Samuel Tilley (cox) John McDonald (sea) Wm Poussette (sea) John Fox (App) Jas Cannon (Lds) Alex McCormick (Lds) Edward Smith (sea) Chas Brown (cox) Chas Hoffman (sea) Edward Stoddard (Lds) Geo Gundlack (Lds) John Dougherty (sea) Henry Brown (os) Henry Luckenbach (Lds) Jas F Watson (Qr M) John Fulton (Qr G) Thos Roberts (arm) Geo Brown (Ship's Cook) Richd. Doman (os) Geo A Williams F O S) Thos George (sea) Richard Wood (Drum) Wm Watt (P.M) John Smith (P.M.) Chas Smith (P.M.) Andrew Hinkley (P.M.)
8PM to Midnight: Thos Sweeney (Lds) prisoner awaiting trial by Court Martial; slipped his irons and escaped from the Sentry's charge between 8:30, and 9:30. Richard Dorman (os) returned from liberty.
4AM to 8AM: Offered a reward of $20. for the apprehension and delivery on board of Thos Sweeney (Lds)
8AM to Meridian: John Denman (os) absent without leave - offered a reward of twenty dollars ($20) for his apprehension and delivery on boad. The following named men returned from liberty viz. Thos Stinton (sea) Chas Cassell (sea) Saml Tilley (cox) John McDonald (sea) Wm Poussetle (sea) John Fox (App) Jas Carmen (Lds) Alex McCormick (Lds) Edward Smith (sea) Chas Brown (cox) Chas Hoffman (sea) Edward Stoddard (Lds) Geo Gundluck (Lds) John Dougherty (sea) Henry Brown (os) Henry Luckenback (Lds) Jas F Watson (Qr M) Thos Roberts (Asm) Geo Brown (Ship's Cook ) Richd. Dorman (os) Geo A Williams (F OSt.) Thos George (sea) Richd. Wood (Drum) John Smith, Chas Smith, Andrew Hinkley (P. Marines.) Offered a reward of ten dollars $10, for the apprehension and delivery on board of Wm Watt (P.M.) John Dougherty (sea) Edward Smith (sea).
Meridian to 4PM: 3:02 Edward Smith (sea) & Wm Watt (P.M.) returned on board 3:30 John Denman (os) was brought on board by U.S. Marchall and placed in Sentry's charge under Topgallant Forecastle. Placed John McDonald (sea) in solitary confinement on bread and water for five days, for using abusive language to Paymaster Guilde, while on shore yesterday.
4PM to 8PM: Confined John Denman (os) in double irons per order of Comd'g. Officer
6:15PM: called All hands to muster & read Sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of John Denman (os) Sentenced as follows 30 days solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, full rations every seventh day.
8AM to Meridian: Released Wm Wallace (C H) from single irons and made him prisoner at large to await trial by Genl. Court Martial. Released John McDonald (Sea) from solitary confinement. Confined John Denman (OS) in double irons in solitary confinement on bread water for 30 days; in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial.
Meridian to 4PM: Confined John Lynch (P.M.) in double irons for five days, & gave Andrew Hinkley (P.M.) five days extra duty for fighting; per order of Comd'g Officer.
4PM to 8PM: Sent a boat in charge of Ensign Buford for the American Consul. Boat returned without him. Received Samuel Weston (Sea) on board, as a straggler from the U.S. Gunboat, Maurner - placed him in Sentry's charge.
8AM to Meridian: 11:30 Capt. Febiger left the ship to make an official call. The following named men reported the expiration of their term of service. viz. Jeremiah Keefe (Cox) Chas McLaughlin (Casp) & John Murphy (os).
8AM to Meridian: Confined James Nelson (Sea) in double irons for five days, for abusive language to Sentry on forecastle. Discovered Charles Small (Lds) to be out of the ship without permission.
4PM to 8PM: Gig returned at 6.30. P.M. leaving Edward Burke (Lds) & Wm Battenfield (Sea) ashore without permission
8PM to Mid: Offered a Reward of $10 each for Wm Battenfield (Sea) Edward Burke (Sea) who left the Gig while on shore this evening. 9:00 Charles Small (Lds) Wm Battenfield (Sea) & Edward Burke (Lds) were delivered on board by the Police. Confined them all in double irons per order of Comd'g. Officer.
8AM to Meridian: Released Jacob Hess, (App) & confined Samuel P Beck (App) in double irons in solitary confinement on bread and water for five days for disobedience of orders.
8AM to Meridian: Released Alex McElroy (Lds) & Wm Howe (Lds) from confinement, their term of confinement, sentenced by General Court Martial, having expired to day. Gave Chas Small (Lds) the charges preferred against him by Capt. Febiger, for trial by Summary Court Martial.
6PM to 8PM: Gave John Smith (P.M.) 24 hours extra duty for insolence to Non Commissioned Officer.
1:35PM: a Summary Court Martial convened on board for the trial of Chas Small (Lds)
4PM to 6PM: 5:30 called all hands to muster & read Sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of Chas Small (Lds). viz. To be placed in Solitary confinement for fifteen days on bread and water; with full ration every fifth day. Placed Chas Small (Lds) under Sentry's charge to await punishment.
10:30AM: Medical Board, consisting of Passed Asst. Surgeons Pilkins & Jones, and Asst. Surgeon Train; for the examination of officers for promotion; came on board.
Meridian to 4PM: Returned Samuel Weston (Sea) a Deserter delivered on board by the Police at Hongkong, to his own vessel; the U.S. Gunboat Maumee
4PM to 8PM: Boatswain Wm E Leeds was detached & ordered to duty on board the U.S.S. Onieida The following officers received their promotion on the Active List. Viz. Lieut. Wm S Domer to be Lieut. Comd'r. Ensign C M Thomas, to be Master. Ensign E Longnecker, to be Master, Ensign M B Buford, to be Master.
Meridian to 4PM: 1:45 Master E Longnecker was placed under suspension by the Admiral for not having his boat properly equipped at armed boats. Boatswain P S Collier, reported on board for duty.
4PM to 8PM: Transferred James Haggerty (Sea) & John McConnel (Sea) to the Flag Ship Piscataqua.
8AM to Meridian: Actg. 3rd. Asst. Engineer J P McDonald detached by order of Admiral Comd'g. & ordered to U.S.S. Oneida 9:45 Sent Wm Wallace (C. H) on board the Oneida for trial by Court Martial.
Meridian to 4PM: Sent Wm Wallace (C. H.) in charge of a Sergeant on board the Ondieda to await trial by Genl. Court Martial.
4PM to 8PM: 4:15 Wm Wallace (C. H.) returned on board from Oneida. Gave Daniel W Scott (P. M.) five days extra duty for neglect of duty and insolence to Corporal of the Guard.
8AM to Meridian: Gave Chas Cape (C. H.) his charges & placed him under Sentry's charge to await trial by Court Martial. Discharged Chas McLaughlin (Caulker) John Murphy (O.S) Jas Foster (Sea) John McDonald (Sea)
Meridian to 4PM: Delivered charges to John Callahan (Lds) preferred by Rear Admiral Rowan. Placed John Callahan under Sentry's charge to await trial by Court Martial
8PM to Midnight: Confined Saml. P. Beck (App) in solitary confinement on bread and water for five days, per order of Comdg Officer for disobediance of orders.
4AM to 8AM: 5:30 Magnus Isbister (C. S.) was found absent without leave Dingy returned leaving Thos Dempsey (Lds) & Abraham Stolthoff (App.) on shore. Sent a award of ten dollars each for each of the above named stragglers.
Meridian to 4PM: Thos Dempsey (Lds) & Abraham Stolthoff (App.) who left the Dingy on shore this morning; were brought on board by the U.S. Marshall. Placed them both in double irons, for being drunk & noisy.
4PM to 8PM: Magnus Isbister (O.S.) who left the ship last night, was brought on board by the Police. Placed him in double irons per order of Comd'g. Officer.
8AM to Meridian: Released Magnus Isbister (O.S.) Thos Dempsey (Lds) & Abr. Stolthoff (App) from double irons and placed them under Sentry's charge, to await trial by Summary Court Martial, per order of Comd'g. Officer.
4PM to 8PM: Released Samuel P. Beck (App) from confinement per order of Comd'g. Officer. Gave Thomas Sampson (C.Q.) his charges & confined him under Sentry's charge to await trial by General Court Martial.
8PM to Mid: Released Samuel P Beck (App) from confinement.
8AM to Meridian: Released Abraham Stotthoff (App) Thos Dempsey (Lds) & Magnus Isbuster (AG.) from confinement, to be considered prisoners at large.
Meridian to 4PM: 1:10 Court Martial in session. Chas Cape (C.H.) released from Sentry's charge & brought before the Court. 3:05 released Thomas Simpson (C.T.) from Sentry's charge, to be brought before Court Martial. 3:45 placed Thos Simpson (C.T.) under Sentry's charge. Chas Cape (C.H.) placed under Sentry's charge.
8AM to Meridian: 10:15 Joseph De Bocas (C. H.) was released from Sentry's charge to be brought before the Court. 11:10 Joseph De Bocas (C. H.) returned to Sentry's charge 11:20 W S Wyman (C. H.) was released from Sentry's charge to be brought before the Court & retuned at 11:50. The following named men went on liberty for 24 hours. Viz. Wm Warren (Lds) Robert Watson (C of H.) George Paul (St. Ltd.) H L Hyatt (Sea) Michal Harley (C.H.) Francis Thompson (Sea) Jeremiah Keefe (Cox) Thos W Cresmore (C.M.) Samuel Knudson (P.M.) John Kelley (P.M.) Jos Watson (Qr. M.)
Meridian to 4PM: Gave John Wright (Baker) John Kelley (Sea) & Wm Buckley (Sea) their charges preferred by Rear Admiral S C Rowan & placed them under Sentry's charge, to await trial by General Court Martial.
4AM to 8AM: Robert Watson (C. Mech) returned from liberty.
8AM to Meridian: Released James De Boca (C. H.) from Sentrys charge per order of Comdg. Officer.
Meridian to 4PM: 1:30 James F Watson (QrM) returned from liberty on shore. 3:20 Private John Kelly returned on board from liberty.
4PM to 8PM : 4:10 Genl. Van Valkenburg, American Minister Resident to Japan, paid an official visit to this ship. John Smith (P.M.) in double irons for five days on bread & water for neglect of duty.
8AM to Meridian: 10:00 Released Winfield S Wyman (C.H.) & sentenced him to duty per order of Rear Admiral Stephen C Rowan. 10:12 held General Muster & found Thos W Cosmore (C.M.) & Michael Hurley (2nd. cl. F.) absent from the ship without permission. 11:00 Thos W Cosmore (C.M.) & Michael Hurley (2nd. cl. F.) were brought on board by the Police.
9:30PM: Samuel Dilley (Cox) returned from liberty.
8AM to Meridian: 9:30 sent Mate James Oliver on shore with the following rewards of $10.00 each, for the apprehension Thomas Roberts (asm) 11:45 George Murney (Sh. Ck.) Wm Cook (o.s.) were brought on board by a Policeman 11:50 John Fulton (Qr. Gr.) returned on board being 24 hours over his liberty.
Meridian to 4PM: Thomas Roberts (Asm) was delivered on board by Police
8AM to Meridian: Confined Wm Wallace (C.H.) & John Callahan (Lds) in double irons, Thos Simpson (Sea) & Henry Peterson (Lds) in single irons & Charles Cape under Sentry's charge. Disrated Thos Simpson (C.T.) to Seaman, Wm Buckley (Sea) to O.S. & John Kelly (Sea) to (OrS.) John Wright (Baker) to Seaman; all agreeable to Sentence of Genl. Court Martial. Hans Larsen (Sea) reported his term of enlistment expired to day.
8AM to Meridian: The following ratings were made by order of Comd'g. Officer viz. James Nelson (Sea) to be Captain of from August 1st. Edward Burke (Lds) to be ordinary seaman from Aug 6th. John Fox (1 Cl App) to be Landsman from Aug 1st. Joseph A Thompson (1 Cl. Boy) to be Landsman from Aug 1st.
Noon to 4PM: Wm Thornton (os) reported the expiration of his term of enlistment today. Michael Kelly (os) left the 1st cutter while on shore without permission. Sent reward of ten dollars on shore for his apprehension & delivery on board.
4PM to 8PM: found Michael Kelly (os) absent without leave.
4AM to 8AM: Michael Kelly (os) returned on board, having been absent without leave 16 hours. Placed him under Sentrys charge.
8AM to Noon: 9:10 ~~foo (1 c Boy) reported his term of enlistment as having expired. 9:00 Called all hands to muster and read the findings & sentences against the following men viz: Thomas George (Sea) to be deprived of liberty on shore for 6 months & lose 1 months pay as seaman amounting to $20. Magnus Isbister (os) to be confined for 15 days on bread & water, full ration every 5th day & to lose 1 month pay as (os) amounting to $16. Thomas Dempsy (Lands) to be reduced to 1st c Boy and to forfeit 1 month pay as landn amt to $14.00 Abram O'lothoff (1 c app) to be reduced to (2nd c app) & to forfeit 1 month pay as 1 c app, amt. to $10.00 Released Michael Kelly (os) & made him prisoner at large.
8AM to Noon: Transferred James Lemuete (P.M) & James McGowan (P.M) to the Piscataqua
4PM to 8PM: Released Samuel P. Beck (app) from confinement & placed Magnus Isbister (os) in solitary confinement on bread & water for 15 days per sentence of Summary Court Martial. Also confined Jacob Hess (app) on bread & water.
8AM to Noon: Shipped Thomas Martin for one year as Coal Heaver. Morales John Lynch was brought on board by an officer from the Piscataqua and to be considered as a Prisoner at large awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial
Noon to 4PM: Acting 3rd asst. Engineer William C. Touchton was released from suspension and returned to duty. Gave charges & specification of charges to Michael Kelly (os) & John Lynch.
8AM to Noon: Edward Foley (Cmd) reported his term of enlistment having expired (one year). 10:00 Summary Court-Martial assembled for the trial of Michael Kelly (os) and such items as may be legally brought before it.
8AM to Noon: Put Thomas Dempsy (1st.C.B) on bread and water for two days for destroying an oar belonging 1st Cutter. Medical Board composed of the following members, Fleet Surgeon Macoum, Surgeon Anoele Sasst, Surgeon Fier reported on board for the purpose of examining John C. Febiger for promotion.
8AM to Noon: Captain Febiger reported on board in obedience to signal. The following named men went on liberty for 24 hours, their term of enlistment having expired. Viz: Hans Lawson (Sea), Ed Foley (CMO) Wm Thornton (os) John Barron (C 1 C) John Slack (C 2 C) Joseph le Borah
2:40PM: His excellency J. Ross Brown U.S. Minister to China visited the ship; received him with the Maine Guard
8AM to Noon: 9:20 His Excellencies Genl. Van Valkenburg US Minister & Van Brandt Prussian Minister together with Genl Stahl US Consul came on board. 10:00 Rear Admiral Rowan came on board together with His Excellencies Count La Tour Italian Minister 10:00 John Brown (C3C) returned from liberty
Noon to 4PM: 3:10 Admiral Rowan with Ministerial Pary & alies left the ship to visit the yard. Released Thomas Dempsy (1 C B) from confinement per order of Comd'g. Officer.
5:10PM: Admiral Rowan & party returned to the ship
8PM to Mid: 8:45 Admiral Rowan and party left the ship 9:00 the following named men returned from liberty: Edward Foley (C 2 C) Wm Thornton (os), John Slack
10:00AM: called all hands to muster and read sentece of Summary Court Martial in the case of Michael Kelly (os) sentenced to be deprived of liberty on shore for the term of 6 months & to perform 2 months extra discharge on his arrival in the United States & to perform 3 months extra Police Duty. Read also the approval by the CO: Sec. of the Navy of the forfeiture of pay by sentence of Summary Court Martial in the cases of John McDonald (os) & S.S. Thompson (os) apps: Aug 20th 1868. In the case of Frank S. Samuel day 30th, 1868. The sentence in the case of Wm Buckley (Sea) was apped Aug 18th, 1868. In the cases of George A. Willims (St Stew) Wm Cook (os) & Wm Luckings (Sea) the sentences were approved March 31st, 1868. By order of Comd Officer. Lyfoo (Boy) was rated Steerage Steward from July 1st, 1868. James Martin (Cab Steward) was disrated & to be landsman from August 31st, 1868 for drunkeness & neglect of duty.
Noon to 4PM: Confined Alexander McCormick (app) in solitary confinement on bread & water for three days for wilful neglect of duty.
8AM to Noon: Gave the following named men their discharge at their own request, their terms of enlistment having expired. Viz: John Bunny (C 2 C) John Clark (C 2 C) Joseph ~~~ Boers (C 2 C) & Edward Foley (C 2 C) & Wm Thornton (os)
1:00PM: Transferred the following men to Piscataqua. Viz: John Smith (2 c F) Ed Sodelana (App 2 c) Abraham Storhoff (App2 c) Joseph Bosnor (App 1) Jacob Hess (App 1 c) Samuel P. Beech (App 1)
4PM to 8PM: The following named men were transferred from the Piscataqua to this ship for passage to USS Ashuelot Viz: John Burgis (os) S. Pash (Lds) Chas Caw (Lds) Wm C. Dow (Lds) Wm Fair (Lds) Wm Flannery (Lds) Wm R Gilbert (Lds) Chas Covey (app) John Cile (Lds) Chs E. ~~utshow (Lds) John King (os) Jas McDonald (os) Wm W Lawson (app) Laurence Keef (Lds) Jery F Kelly (Lds) Jas Noonan (Lds) Chas Barter (app) Leo C Norton (Lds) Thos B Neil (Lds) Ed ~ O'Neil (Lds) Rand Ramond for duty on board this ship. Als recd on board the following Marines belonging to this ship and temporarily detached for duty on shore. Viz: Bery Graham (Corp) ~a~~d W Sovel (~) John Sow (~) John Anderson.
8PM to Noon: Charles Cerres (Sch. Master) reported the expiration of his apprenticeship today.
8AM to Noon: Piscataqua made sig 1990 Captain Febiger reported on board in obedience to signal. Rec the following named sick men from Piscataqua Viz: Thomas Cox (Sea) James Haggerty (sea) James S. Alwood (os) Francis Smith (Lds) Nicholas Hash (EB)
Noon to 4PM: Placed Jacob Fuches (os) in solitary confinement on bread & water for 5 days and disrated him to 1st class app for being drunk & assulting Edward Burke (Lds) with a knife by order of Comd'g. Officer.
8AM to Noon: Henry Winch (C.a.G.) & Orloff Barcillius (os) reported the expiration of their terms of enlistment today. Confined Henry Peterson (Lds) in single irons.
8AM to Noon: Andrew Reynolds (1st C F) reported the experation of his term of enlistment today. Placed George C. Norton (Lds) Sussern~~ing in solitary confinement on bread & water for 3 days for disobedience to officer of division & Captain of guns.
8AM to Noon: The following named men were transferred from the U.S.S. Monocacay to this ship for passage home. Viz: James Roque (Sea) Richard Smith (Sea).
8AM to Meridian: Gomez Carter reported on board Daniel Sullivan (S.M.M.) & Charles Brown (Cox) reported the expiration of their terms of enlistment today.
4PM to 8PM: Rec on board the following named sick men from the U.S.S. Iroquois to be transferred to the U.S. Hospital Ship Idaho Viz: Wm Sinclair (Sea) W.N. Reynolds (Sea) & John Keough (Lands).
8AM to Noon: John McGough (1stCF), Robert M Keene (1CF) Libbeus W. Hughes (CH) reported the expiration of their terms of enlistment today. Released John Smith (Prv) from confinement per order of Comd'g off.
8AM to Noon: Patrick Smith (1stCF) & Wm Fielding (CH) reported the expiration of their terms of enlistment today. 8AM to Mid: Mate Wm Cooper reported on board for duty.
Noon to 4PM: Recd on board from the Flag Ship Piscataqua the following named men Viz: R. H. Scott (os) G.S. Lear (Lands) Francis Connely (~~~ ~~~).
4AM to 8AM: Chief Engineer R. M. Bartleman placed under suspension by order of comd'g. officer for neglect of duty. Recd on board fm U.S. Flag Ship Piscataqua, James Weboter (Sea) transferred to this ship.
8AM to Noon: John Miller (2 C F) & B. J. Murphy (C~C) reported the expiration of their terms of enlistment today.
Noon to 4PM: Mate Geog W. Pratt reported on board for duty. Transferred the following men to the U.S.S. Ashuelot Viz: Ino. Burgess (os) Lewis Rash (Lds) Chas. Caw (Lds) W.H. Yow Lds John Fau os. Wm Flannery Lds Ivan P. Gilbert Lds. Ino ~~~ Lds Chas E. Hartshone Lds. John King os James McArnold Lds Lawrence Keef Lds. Henry F. Kelly 2nd E James Nomalla, Lds. Geo. A~~orton. Lds Thos. Bornie Lds Ed. Jonie Lds Andrew P. Raymona Lds. Wm Sullivan Lds. Wm Wyman Lds.
Noon to 4PM: Lt. Comd'r C.D. Sogsbro detahced frm U.S.S> Ashuelot & the Asiatic Squadron & reported on board for passage home on this ship. Transferred to U.S.S. Ashuelot the following men Viz: John M. Eraistee (Sea) Wm. Giles Sea John Courtney Sea Chas Cassett Sea, Gustavus Anderson Sea, Jno Dillon Sea, Thomas Sheidon Sea, John Kelly os Micharo Kelly o.s. John Denman os Wm Walkin os, Henry Barrons os, James G. Stevens Lds, Wm Dowling Lds Michael Murphy Lds, James Cannon Lds, Chas Small Lds, Wm Graham Lds Thomas Cahill Lds, Wm Roso Lds Joshua A. Thompson Lds John Haggerty 1 F, Chas Clark 2 c F, Thos Swift 1 c F Michael Burns 2 c F, Thomas Martin C H James Nelson Sea Wm P. Leslie Sea, John Wright Sea, John Dougherty Sea Manus Isbister os, James Martin CH Richard Dorman os John Kiff Lds, Thos Demson 1 c B Jas F. Brandsy Lds. & received the following men from Ashuelot Viz: James Howes Pm Michael Cushing P.m. Wm Harvey Capt. W. Daniel C. Kenny Capt M. Jas Cochran 1 c F Chas W. Green os Peter Farrell Lds, Morris Gurney 2 c F Geo. H. Butterfield Lds John Barker C.M. H. Camlin Sea Patrack ~leomredly 2 c F, Patrick Pleastillo 2 c F, Thos. Crosby csl, E. A Evans 1 c F, Wm N. Fraleugh Bm, Thos Hill 2 c F, Thos F. Kerry Sea, Thos. Brindly 2 c P, John Maulgen Cooper, Jas Murphy 2 c F Rodomo Millan Gun. Chas Payne OH Darrige R. Roso CH Jesse Saunders 2 c F Wm Seward cH, Henry Penny Sea Stephen Wheeler Cox, Jno White 1 c F Jno Tony P.m. A.M. Bennett Cox, Chas Bennett Qr G J.G. Bladder C~C, Jno T. Collins os Wm Cau 2 c C Henry Donelson cho Richard Flynn (os) Chas Kelly C.P.C Wm Lowery S Cook, Lawrence Padcahar 2 c F Samuel Matheus Sea, Duncan M Sherdon 1 c F Jas M Pinty CH, Jno McNally 1cF C.P W. B. ~~ue ~C Stephen Powers 1 c F John Rily ~~~ F. Sullivan Sea, R. Spencer Lds Andrew Spain 1 c F Jno N Williams Stge Cook.
4PM to 8PM: Confined Geo. H. Butterfield (Qua. Gun) in double irons on bread & water for five days per order of Cmd'g Officer. for being drunk on dury.
Noon to 4PM: Recd on board from US Gunboat Ashuelot the following men. Geo. Preston (Capt.) Charles Wilson B.M. James Coleman os Thos. Ines Lds Henry Davis Sto Stew Patrick Quin Lds. John Rafter Sh. Corpl. Michael Murphy Lds John Cook Lds. Edward Lawton Stg. Cook James Welsh Sea Daniel Arrowsmith Sea Henry H. Riller Lds.
8AM to Noon: Peter Faullsus reported the expiration of his enlistment today. Promoted Benjamin T. Graham
4PM to 8PM: Transferred the following named Marines to the U.S. Flag Ship Piscataqua for duty on board the U.S.S. Idaho. Wm M Gran (osign) John McGraw Srgt. Bryan Campbell Corpl Jno Anderson Pvt. Bernard Patraick Goulan Pt. Andrew Hinkly P.m. Lais P. Johansen P.M. John Lynch P.m. Patrick McGinn P.m David Scott P.m. Williams Watt Pm. John Smith P.m.
Noon to 4PM: Recd on board from U.S.S. Ashuelot Francis O Lathrop (Sh. Writer) and George Preston (Capt) transferred to this ship for discharge in the U.S.
4PM to 8PM: Mate Johnson was placed under suspension for remaining out of the ship without permission per order of Comd'g Officer.
8AM to Noon: Put Thomas Parker (os) and Fletcher Sullivan Sea under Sentry's charge per order of Comd'g Officer to await trial by Court Martial for leaving the ship without permission and returning on board drunk.
Noon to 4PM: Placed Mate James Oliver under suspenstion for being intoxicated & ~~~ conduct on shore.
4PM to 8PM: Rec on board James Dunbar Sea prisoner for transportation to the United States and Edward Rogus os.
5:00PM: the sentence of Summary Court Martial in case of Fletcher Sullivan (Sea) & Thomas Parker (os). Charge perform one months extra police duty. Thomas Parker os to be disrated to landsman & to perform 1 months extra police duty.
8AM to Noon: Alexander McCormick (Lands) reported the expiration of his term of enlistment today. Francis J. Lanthrop (Sh. Writer) reported that his term of enlistment expired on the 15th of October.
8AM to Noon: Henry Peterson (Lads) John Hartman (2cF) Samual Hartman (1st c B) Philip Smith (Lands) reported their terms of enlistment as having expired today.
8AM to Noon: Actg 3rd asst Eng. Kingsly was restored to duty. Confined Patrick Connelly (2nd C. F) on bread & water for five days for disrespectfull conduct. S.S. Thompson Sea)) & John McNeil (ch) reported the expiration of their terms of service.
2:00PM: Rev. U. Burlignoli held Divine Service on board.
8AM to Noon: Shipped James Howard as landsman for one year. Rated him Cabin Cook fm today. Sent the following named men on liberty for 24 hours. S.N. Hughes (CH) Robt. M Keene 1stc.F Wm Fielding (cH) Patrick Smith (2.c.F) John Miller 2cF B. Murphy (ch) Chas Wilkins (Painter) Wm R. Taylor (ch) Ed Fowler (ch) W.C. Taylor (ch) John Preston ch, Wm F. Milstead (c.w.m.) Thomas Smith (1st cF.) John Mahoney (2cF) Frank S. Hauncy Lds) Walter Plake 1st.c.F.) Thomas Hawes (1cF) John Canton (os) James W. Moore (1sF) Benj ~~~~ (lds) Samuel Hartman (1stc.B) John Hartman (2.s.F) G.G. Thompson (sea) John McNeil (ch) Thomas Hermon (os) James Rogers (B.m) Charles W. Green (os) & Thomas George (sea)
9:40PM: Thomas Hermon (Lands) returned onboard from liberty.
4AM to 8AM: Chas W. Green (os) & Robt M. Keene (1stCF) returned from liberty. James Sullivan (Sea) returned from shore, having left the ship without leave. Patrick Quin Lands absent without leave.
2100: Exec office went ashore in whale boat. He found a boat with complete outfit, stores, and provisions, marked Artic Relief Depot A and with the British Broadarrow. He also found the records deposited there on July 21 by Lieut Garlington, Com'dg the Greeley Relief party. Left Yantics records.
1500: Navigator went ashore with Yantic records in whale boat.
1730: Partys returned at 1730 not having found any record on the island.
1800: Standing off waiting for parties sent ashore to erect & examine Cairns on Littleton Is. Found cairn on SW side if island containing records of Lieut Garlington, stating that the SS Proteus had been nipped and sunk in ice pack to the Nd of Cape Sabine on the 23rd ultimo. Records also stated that Lt Garlington USN & party consisting of Lt J. C. Colwell USN, Dr Harrison USN, 7 enlisted men. 3 civilian employes + 2 esquimaut left Littleton Is on the 26th in 2 whale boats & dinghy steering to the Sd in hope of meeting the Yantic. Deposited our record in the same cairn.
2145: EO Lt Green went ashore with whale boat & dinghy to examin cairns, one at entrance of harbor and another on Cairn Pt. They returned having found information of the departure of Capt Pike & crew of Porteus with Lt Garlington & Arctic Relief Party in boats to the Sd.
1700: Lt E A Garlington USN and party consisting of following named persons, Lt J C Colwell USN, DR J S Harrison acting Ass Surgion USN and (7) enlisted men USA left the ship.
