U-boat Archive - Eastern Sea Frontier - March 1942

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial 42

March 1, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

0730:	SS AMERICAN TRADER sighted what was believed to be a submarine at 40-08 N., 70-10 W.

0930:	ZIRCON got sound contact and attacked twice, 38-47 N., 73-48 W.

1006:	SSS from SS CONSUELO, 4700 ton British tanker, 44-10 N., 63-15 W. "sub sighted on surface."

1030:	PE56 made good sound contact and dropped depth charges 38-41 N., 74-22 W. Later PC532 dropped ten charges at same position on two stationary objects. May be wrecks.

1431:	Explosion reported off Atlantic City by local AA battery. Smoke seen. Reported again about 2200. C.G. cutter sent to investigate found nothing.

1440:	DALLAS attacked sub after good contact at 38-03 N., 74-12 W. First contact at noon. Made 15 attacks and dropped 46 depth charges. Contact did not move after 1500. Heavy oil slick and some debris. CALYPSO sent to assist.

1549:	An oil slick and wreckage noted by 59th Group at 73-43 N., 39-10 W.

1615:	STRINGHAM, while escorting DELTA, made contact with what was thought to be a submarine 120° and 3 1/2 miles off Permaceti Cove. K4 assisted in attack, later reported oil and air bubbles coming to surface and believed had a submarine on bottom. Buoy left at spot. 57 depth charges dropped. ANTIETAM and PC507 also at scene of attack.

1712:	Army plane sighted tanker PANAM at 38-03 N., 74-12 W. making 12 knots, course 330°. Regarded as suspicious because sighted yesterday in same area hove to. Course South.

1830:	Periscope sighted 3/4 mile SE of Long Branch C. G. Station.

2100:	Intercept report on 500 Kc. of warships and gun fire off St. Martins, D. W. I.

2245:	STANSBURY enroute to New York made sound contact at 39-54 N., 71-42 W., dropped two depth charges and searched until 2340 without success.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #43

March 2, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

1005:	A submarine was sighted 5 miles south of Ditch Plains (Montauk) proceeding east.

1030:	Captain Mikkelsen of Army mine layer L-76: Saw a submarine 25 miles north of Atlantic City 5 miles offshore on surface. Submarine was about 200 feet long.

1130:	The Bomber Command sighted an oil slick 1/4 mile wide, 10 miles long at 38-45 N., 74-15 W.

1220:	Block Island Station reported a periscope 1 to 1 1/2 miles south of Block Island. At 1225 N.O.B. New London advised that it was not American. Requested to take necessary action.

1344:	SS GERTRUDE KELLOGG, an Esso tanker, position 38-45 N., 72-15W. reported being attacked by a surface raider.

1406:	Message from above: "It was merchant vessel armed. Acted suspiciously for half hour; then Captain heard shots; we not hit." At this same time a B-25 took off; 1418 another B-25 took off. At 1640 the planes had not returned.

	Before 1630, but some time during afternoon: the Halifax Air Force saw a submarine at 43-26 N., 61-00 W.

0600:	SS SWIFT ARROW sighted a submarine ten miles 200° True from Cape Canaveral.


	Submitted

		W. J. FLANAGAN
		Ensign, USNR

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #43 - A

March 3, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

1150:	MUNGER T. BALL (Tanker) Reports sighting large vessel firing shells. At 1203 another tanker reported attack by sub in same vicinity; 26-41 N., 89-02 W. Planes detailed to investigate.

1718:	SS PAULSBORO reported floating mine between buoys 6 and 7 in Ambrose Channel.

2210:	SS RAPANA (British tanker 8017 tons) SSS sighted sub on surface at 28-44 N., 59-15 W.

2316:	Sub sighted at 26-16 N., 80-05 W. Believe correct position is about 4 miles off Hillsboro Inlet, Florida.

0145:	(March 4) PANAM anchored at 39-28 N., 74 W. ALLEGHENY (AT) standing by.

0452:	SS NORLANTIC SSS followed by suspicious craft at 35-30 N., 75-20 W.

0700:	Duty Officer 4 ND reported unknown ship sunk off Cape Henlopen. Ships standing by to pick up survivors. PE56 proceeding to scene.

0800:	E.T.O. reports "Unknown Ship" is SS GYPSUM PRINCE (British cargo 3915 tons) - which departed New York March 3 about 1220 for Philadelphia.

0820:	SS TUG MORAN torpedoed at 23-38 N., 84-07 W.


	SUBMITTED,

		GEORGE DWIGHT,
		Lieutenant, USNR.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No. 44

March 4, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

All Times E. W. T.

0448 -	Submarine sighted in 30 N., 75-20 W.

0910 -	Submarine was reported by several civilians as having been seen submerging from two to five miles off Rockaway. A search by Inshore Patrol failed to substantiate the alledged sighting. Again at 1534 a civilian reported to the Coast Guard that he had just observed a submarine heading west about 1 1/2 miles off 97th Street, Rockaway.

1352 -	Army plane sighted patches of oil and floating timber covering an area two to five miles in diameter 39-55 N., 73-35 W.

1635 -	Army plane sighted a heavy oil slick 50' in diameter 39-27 N., 73-30 W.

1810 -	S. S. YARMOUTH sighted oil slick, overturned lifeboat, and overturned liferaft 38-15 N., 74-22 W.

2050 -	M/V RHODE ISLAND Sighted bright parachute flare 28-34 N., 80-15 W.


	SUBMITTED

		FRANKLIN BUTLER,
		Ensign, USNR.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No. 45

March 5, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

All Times E. W. T.

0932:	S. S. Gulfland at 32-10 N 79-52 W. sighted a submarine. This is about 40 miles 135° from Charleston, S.C.

0951:	A patrol vessel (unnamed) dropped one depth charge and the K-3 dropped three depth charges at 39-23 N., 74-07 W., about 10 miles east of Atlantic City.

1135:	A sound contact was made 20 miles east of Boston. The ST. AUGUSTINE went to the scene to drop depth charges. Results not stated.

1155:	A submarine was sighted on the surface 15 miles below New River Inlet, North Carolina, and four miles off shore.

1205:	Firing was heard off Sea Bright, about 25 shots. The Bomber Command sent a plane out. The plane reported seeing only a Navy blimp. This was practice firing.

1543:	A forty-foot boat, painted white, overturned, was reported by a blimp which sighted it four miles east of Manasquan. It reported no survivors.

1730:	The steamship G.A. KNUDSEN reported being torpedoed at 26-17 N., 75-50 W., just east Great Abaco Island, Bahamas.

2213:	An SSS from 29-12 N., 64-29 W., with no further signal was sent. This position is 180° miles 165 T. from Bermuda.

2245:	The report that two objects were seen in the water off Fort Tilden was investigated by a C.G. boat and showed negative results.

0112:	The PC-507, on patrol, made a sound contact 5 miles N.W. Sea Girt. Larch and Zircon proceeding to scene.

0310:	S.S. MC KEESPORT, American cargo vessel, reported a submarine on the surface close by at 32-22 N., 80-00 W., thirty miles below Charleston, S. C.


	Submitted,

		W. J, Flanagan
		Ensign, USNR.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #46

March 6, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

All Times E. W. T.

0832:	HERBERT (DD) made sound contact 2 miles W of X-Ray-Mike Cape Henry). Several attacks netted oil slick and wreckage including aircraft tires of American origin. Target probably motor vessel wreckage. ROPER assisted in the action.

1000:	Sound contact yesterday 20 miles east of Boston believed to be a Black Fish - St. Augustine reports.

1120:	Info Center advised the master of NUEVA ANDALUSIA reports burning object, probably ship (0030 G.M.T. March 6) at 26-33 N., 75-41 W. (N/E of Eleuthera Island, Bahamas). Probably was SS O. A. KNUDSEN torpedoed.

1123:	SS OREGON torpedoed and sunk March 1 off Santa Domingo. 26 survivors landed there. Captain & 9 members missing.

1755:	C. G. Station, Wildwood, N. J., sighted freighter and sub side by side 7 miles off shore. Planes sent. "Sub" revealed to be another freighter.

1950:	NOA (DD) towing Lightship #110, collide with same 3 1/2 miles 095° True from Cape Ann. No casualties. Bow damaged. A 101 flooded. Both returning Boston.

2015:	CURACO radio reported sub at 14-40 N., 72-12 W. at 1515 March 6.

2136:	SSS (Call letters Hype or Hpye - unknown) at 35-02 N., 75-56 W. (60 miles off Hatteras).

0017:	(March 7) SSS from Cities Service MISSOURI, 10 miles east of Georgetown Light (S.C.). 0025 distressed ended.

0145:	SSS 2 1/2 miles S of Montauk Light. Sighted unidentified sub. Message from C. G. at Montauk.

0442:	Sighted suspicious object which submerged 193° True 18 miles from Hatteras Lighthouse - intercept on 2716 Klcs. Originator - Comeasternfron.

0550:	SS CARDONIA being shelled in Windward Passage off St. Nicholas Mole.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #46

March 6, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

All Times E. W. T.

0825:	Sub sighted, partly submerged, near yellow ball or buoy at 39-08 N., 74-42 W. (20 miles N. of Cape May - close in). Origin 1st Air Force. Planes being despatched to scene to attack. (Note - Wreck file indicates wrecks at (a) 39-07 N., 74-06 W. and 39-023 N., 74-07 W.


	Submitted,

		GEORGE DWIGHT
		Lieut. USNR.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #47

March 7, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

All Times E. W. T.

0738:	Army plane observed yellow buoy at 39°15 N., 74°10 W. At 0805 a periscope was sighted 1 1/2 miles southeast of that position.

1100:	Message from Key West received stating that a ship had been torpedoed 25°51 N., 77°05 W. (near Great Abaco Island, Bahamas)

1100:	Loud explosion heard southeast of Bethany Beach.

1200:	Message received from COMGULFSEAFRON warning that enemy submarines were operating vicinity North East Bahama Banks.

1206:	Army planes sighted submarine on surface 37°30 N., 69°25 W., proceeding at speed of 5 knots on course 095°T. The planes dropped bombs, one of which hit about 20 feet from the conning tower. No oil slick was observed.

1340:	Zircon made an attack on a submerged object at 39°25 N., 74°11'30" W. (off Brigantine Shoals).

1434:	Message intercepted from a U-boat at about 26°N., 69°30 W., indicating that she had spotted our task group proceeding south.

1500:	Message received from COMSEVEN warning all ships eastward and north of Sand Key Light to zig-zag and run completely darkened during daylight and bright moon light in view of fact enemy submarines were expected in the Florida Straits shortly.

1520:	.S.O.S. from the S/S ARABUTAN (Call letters PUSL), a Brazilian ship, at 3515 N., 7355 W. At 2200 COMPATWINGSEVEN reported that four lifeboats, 3 under sail, each containing 12 to 15 survivors had been sighted (it is assumed that the boats were at about the position given by the ARABUTAN). The CALLYPSO was dispatched to the scene and should have arrives in the vicinity about 0500 March 8.

1530:	ICARUS made sound contact 39°14'20"N., 74°06'46" W., and dropped 5 depth charges. Cork and oil came to the surface. The object on the bottom remained stationary

2047:	Submarine sighted 15 miles west of Guantanamo Bay.

2115:	Submarine definitely sighted in the Windward Passage at 20°N., 73°37 W.

2115:	Clipper sighted what she believed to be group of destroyers 75 miles bearing 162°T. from La Guardia Field. This report

	considered doubtful on account of darkness. An Army plane sent out to investigate, reported finding nothing.

0500:	(March 8) During the night of March 7-8 from 2100 to 0500 over forty radar contacts were reported, ranging in position from Norfolk to Block Island.

0650:	(March 8) San Juan radio picked up an SSS from a ship believed to be the S/S DALTRAM (GDFY) giving position at longitude 65 W., not yet ascertained.


	Submitted,

		FRANKLIN BUTLER
		Ensign, U.S.N.R.

- 2 -

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial 48

March 8, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

All Times E. W. T.

2115	March 7 - Sub positively sighted in Windward Passage 20-00, 73-37.

2258 -	BT-201 RDF indicates _________ in Mona Passage (probably a sub).

1107	March 8 - One sub sighted 30-09N, 65-02 W.

1300 -	At 39-30 N, 73-30 W, Army pilot saw a life raft painted black, probably from large boat, had barrel, box, several other small articles on it. Directly north of life raft, perhaps 1/4 mile, saw oil trail 500 yards long, 300 yards wide. No boats or suspicious activity in area.

1344 -	Four lifeboats, under sail, sighted 36-08N, 74-29W by V183, sea plane on patrol.

1355 -	Aircraft attacked sub 43-48N, 63-55W.

1440 -	119th Army Observation Squadron plane reports oil slick 20 feet in diameter with two broken rafts nearby at 40-07 N, 72-51 W.

1915 -	Elizabeth City C. G. reports CALYPSO having picked up unknown number of survivors of ARABUTAN.

1920 -	Norfolk reports 53 survivors of S.S. ARABUTAN believed sunk afternoon of March 7, expected to arrive Norfolk at 0600 March 9.

1927 -	D.I. Washington, D.C. - The TIRPITZ with three destroyers leaving Trondheim, headed North. Anticipating an attempted attack on convoys for North Russia.

2036 -	Intercepted on 500 KC's from Jacksonville C. G. Radio - "Think (U.S.S. AO36) distress. Cease sending on 500 KC's."

2125 -	From Cominch - PRINZ EUGEN and ADMIRAL SCHEER still in Trondheim. From result of photographic reconnaissance.

0034 -	Philadelphia Sector - Derax picked up series of targets about 10 miles off Bethany Bank. Thought to be surface craft. Also reported lights blinking. At 0114 lost contact with targets. Visibility very low and water very rough.

0713 -	S.S. AMERICAN FISHER aground buoy #6 New York.

0740 -	S.S. AMERICAN FISHER is off.


		STRATTON CHRISTENSEN
		Ensign, U.S.N.R.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #49

March 9, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

1130:	S.S. COMOL (CUBAN REGISTRY) struck submerged object 013°T. from Savannah Lightship. Flooded Forepeak Tank.

1415:	Submarine reported off Point Judith identified at 1800 as PARTHIAN which was off her course and returned to New London at 1830.

1600:	S.S. HOEGH SILVERCLOUD (NORWEGIAN CARGO 5287 Tons) SSS sighted sub at 37-47N., 72-10 W. (160 miles off Winter Quarter Shoals. Requested Plane assistance. Distress ended at 1708.

1800:	E.T.O. (From N.O.B. Key West) advises Standard Oil Tanker, "Queen", was torpedoes and sunk at about 0000 March 9 (off Florida between Lake Worth and Delray Beach) E.T.O. advised at 0900 March 10, that this report was in error, and vessel is not sunk.

2321:	SSS Torpedoed twice and sunk at 23-10 N., 60-27 W., about 480 miles N/E of PUERTO RICO. Ship is either CHARLES RACINE ( Call letters LJOI ). A Norwegian Tanker 9957 Tons, or GRADO ( call letters LJOS ), A Norwegian Cargo 3082 Tons.

0010:	(March 10) Information Center reports sub in CAST IES HARBOR, St. LUCIA attacked shipping there.

0040:	S.S. GULFTRADE (U.S. Tanker 6776 Tons) torpedoed at 39-45; 74-05 W., (2 miles east of Barnegat Light). Antietam, Larch and Eagle 48 proceeded to scene. Larch with 7 known survivors and Antietam with 9 (Antietam believes 16 missing). To arrive N.Y. Pier 6 at 0830. Planes despatched to scene at Daybreak.

0710:	Norfolk reports army DEREX Cape Henry places a sub at approximate position 37-05N; 75-05 W., Langley sent plane, which (at 0800) reported nothing seen.

0800:	GULFTRADE'S bow 40 feet above water 4 miles east of Barnegat Inlet and apparently on Bottom. Stern apparently afloat 6 miles NNE of Bow and 30 feet above water. Empty life boat 3 miles north of stern


	Submitted.

		George Dwight
		Lieut. USNR

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #50

March 10, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

0925:	An unidentified tanker was reported sinking at 39-05 N., 74-00 W. Later lifeboats were reported being lowered. At 1100 an oil slick was reported on the surface at this position, but no ship in sight.

1005:	A bombardier of the First Bomber Command reported sighting three submarine conning towers awash at 41-06 N., 70-53 W. The submarines were 60 yards apart on a course 090T. This position is about 15 miles due south of Martha's Vineyard. A bomber plane and a Navy patrol plane were sent out to investigate the area.

1352:	The 59th Observation Group reported a submerged ship at 39-52 N., 73-50 W. Air bubbles and oil slick were noted. A life raft and possible survivors were seen nearby.

1626:	A submarine was sighted by the S.S. Leda, 8500 Ton Panamanian tanker, at 29-58 N., 69-32 W.

1700:	A contact was made by what is thought to be a destroyer at 41-05 N., 71-30 W. The contact was lost at 1755. This position is 18 miles east of Montauk.

1953:	The S.S. Orari, about 200 miles east of Barbados Island at 13-27 N., 56-26 W., sighted a submarine.

2140:	The wake of a periscope was sighted off Lake Worth Buoy, (Palm Beach, Florida) by an unidentified ship whose call letters were KNAP.

0155:	The S.S. PARISMINA at 39-12 N., 74-31 W., sent an SSS ALLO. This is about 8 miles South of Atlantic City.

0425:	A plane on the Atlantic patrol sighted a submarine at 34-22 N., 76-20 W. It took no action, since it could not identify the submarine until it was submerging.

0522:	The U.S.S. Dahlgren made a sound contact at 39-27-00 N., 74-02-30 W.


	Submitted

		W. J. FLANNAGAN
		Ensign U.S.N.R.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #51

March 11, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

1800:	(March 10) PANAMASEAFRON reported to COMSEVEN that a tanker called the HALAN (possibly may be the S/S/ HAGAN, at 6,4000 ton U. S. Tanker) had been torpedoed in the Yucatan Channel about 25 miles off Cape San Antonio.

2005:	(MARCH 10) S/S HVOSLEP (1650 ton Norwegian freighter) torpedoes 2 miles east of Fenwick Island Shoal buoy. 16 survivors picked up out of crew of 20.

0925:	DAHLGREN attacked submarine on sound contact 39-20 N., 74-15 W.

1015:	ICARUS picked up sound contact south of Mantoloking, N.J. and attacked submarine with 3 depth charges.

1138:	Large oil slick containing much floatsam sighted by Army observation plane 40-30 N., 72-40 W.

1200:	Army plane (DB-7) sighted large oil slick with much debris 39-35 N., 73-45 W.

1220:	LE TIGRE (British Trawler) attacked submarine on echo contact 40-16 N., 73-50 W.

1300:	Two submarines reported off AZANTANA, Cuba. (NOTE: Azantana is not listed in any of the pilot books or light lists.

1320:	Blimp K-6 sighted submarine surfacing 5 miles south of Five Fathom Bank. The submarine immediately crash dived. Later the PC-464 picked up a sound contact in the vicinity and dropped 4 depth charges which brought up oil but no wreckage.

1437:	S/S PARISIMA (which sent out SSS at 0155) reported inbound Ambrose.

1730:	Coast Guard plane sighted wreckage, 3 life rafts and 3 lifeless bodies about 10 miles east of Drum Inlet (north of Cape Lookout). A motor lifeboat from the Port Macon Coast Guard Station sent to investigate, located a sunken ship with a floating life raft attached 34-38 N., 76-19 W. No information as to sunken ship's identity received by C.E.S.F. up to 0800 March 12.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #51

March 11, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

1851:	AMc-202 picked up 6 survivors and one body from the S/S CAYRU (torpedoed March 8). The survivors were landed at New London about 0300 March 12.

2000:	59th Army Observation Squadron received message that at 1650 a Civil Air Patrol plane had sighted a submarine heading on course 300 T at a speed of 3 knots 39-09 N., 74-28 W. This report was considered doubtful, although the 59th Observation Squadron reported that 2 Coast Guard cutters had been sent to investigate.

2039:	SOS from the S/S TEXAN (7,000 ton U.S. freighter) torpedoed 21-32 N., 76-25 W. (in old Bahama Channel).

0232:	(March 12) SSS ALLO from the S/S MARJORY 5 miles southeast of the Okracoke Lighthouse (below Hatteras).

0309:	(March 12) SSS ALLO from the S/S APOUNDRIA being chased by a submarine 15 miles south of Cape Pepe, Isle of Pines, Cuba (position 21-20 N., 62-38 W.).










	Submitted

		FRANKLIN BUTLER
		Ensign USNR

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #52

March 12, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

0301	March 11 - SS CARIBSEA, ore ship, hit by two torpedoes. Sank in three minutes 10 miles off Cape Lookout. Seven survivors of crew of 27 or 28 picked up and brought to the Capes by SS NORLINDO.

1550	March 11 - CORVETTE dropped one depth charge on sub at 43-26 N., 65-13 W. off Halifax. No results observed.

1818	Bomber Command plane sighted sub 40-50 N., 71-20 W.

2047	Bethany Beach Station reports a few boats 5 miles offshore. A flare has been sighted. Firing of shots heard.

2302	SSS SS MERCURY SUN WGEP 33-35 N., 77-36 W. Vessel exploded 8 miles North.

0015	SS HELEN WKCF radioed that vessel torpedoed nearby 22-10 N., 77-35 W.

0048	DAHLGREN dropped depth charges on contact 38-40 N., 74-23.5 W.

0137	AO35 reports latitude __?__4, longitude 76-30 sub on surface course 200 speed 17.

0620	The U.S.S. SEMMES, escorting the Firethorn, reports that a vessel is apparently on fire at 33-50 N., 77-30 W., but that it cannot leave the Firethorn to investigate. The position given is very close to that reported by the Mercury Sun.

0815	The First Bomber Command reports that a B-25 on patrol sighted a suspicious motor boat 150' long at 40-05 N., 72-15 W., on a course 060 T. speed 7 knots. There is a white triangle flag or panel of 20 feet displayed on side. (This is not clarified).


	Submitted,

		STRATTON CHRISTENSEN
		Ensign, USNR.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #53

March 13, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

2310:	(March 12) John D. Gill (U.S. Tanker 11615 Tons) torpedoed and sunk at 33-43 N., 77-36 W. (near Cape Fear). Agassiz, CG-186 and C.G. life boats searched for survivors at 0920 Q, March 13. CG-186 picked up 11 survivors and later landed them at Southport, N.C. 4 survivors reported landed at Charleston; 11 more at Wilmington. 14 believed dead or missing.

0834:	Plane en route Langley-Mitchell sighted live man on raft at 39-50 N., 73-40 W., waved to him. Inspat despatched Antietam and AMc 200. Lakehurst sent 3 L type training blimps. N.A.S. (N.Y.) sent 2 C.G. Amphibians.

0930:	U.S.S. Semmes dropped D.C.'s at 33-32 N., 78-13 W. (about 30 miles from John D. Gill sinking).

1015:	No sub sighted at 1818 Q March 12 at 40-50 N., 71-20 W. - was in error.

1149:	Blimp L12 sighted 2 bodies 17 miles east of Sea Side Park (N.J.) at 1153, 1 more body; at 1207 life raft with a live man on it (see 0834). Now being rescued by C.G. vessel. (ship believed S.S. Tolten)

1227:	S.S. Daytonian (British Cargo 6434 tons) torpedoed at 26-33 N., 74-43 W.

1240:	U.S.S. Eberle (DD) made sound contact and attacked at 37-05 N., 74-35 W.

1453:	4 survivors clinging to life raft 17 miles east of Toms River (N.J.).

1510:	Flares sighted 39-50 N., 73-50 W. Floyd Bennett sent plane to direct boats to overturned life boat - Manasquan to stand by if needed to land survivors.

1900:	Ship (call letters SWKC) torpedoed 5 miles off Kayo Verde (Old Bahama Passage) at 0010 Q March 12. May be torpedoed ship reported by S.S. Helen (see our 0015 March 13).

2000:	S.S. C. O. Stillman reports hearing gunfiring and flashes E of 36-49 N, 75-38 W. Later proved to be firing by H.M.S. Devonshire.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #53

March 13, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

2100:	Larch arrived section base, Tompkinsville with 1 survivor and 6 dead. Survivor interview indicates torpedoing and sinking of ship believed to be S.S. Tolten (Chilean Cargo 5348 tons) due N.Y. from Baltimore at 0400 Q March 13. S.S. Tolten apparently sunk in Barnegat area at 0230 Q March 13. This man may be only survivor. Total crew was 16-21 men.

2220:	S.S. Esso Bayonne (U.S. Tanker 7698 tons) RRR SSS at 21 N., 73-52 W. - "shooting at us". At 2253 cancel no further action besides firing 3 shots indirect over us.

2237:	Master of Truxton directed by plane to find 5 men 4 miles east of wrecked ship 12 miles S/E of Lobos Key (North coast of Cuba). Unable to find.

0100:	(March 14) Sunken steamer with mast projecting reported 8 miles 095° T. from Cape Lookout Light. Position 34-37 N., 76-22 W. (This may be Carib Sea).

0200:	S.S. Lemuel Barrows (U.S. Cargo 7610 Tons) en route Cape Henry, Boston, torpedoed and sunk about 3 miles SSW Brigantine Gas Buoy. S.S. Sewells Point picked up survivors 5 miles east of Atlantic City. 104th Observation Squadron Station at Atlantic City had heard 2 heavy explosions about 10 miles off coast at 0200.

0535:	U.S.S. Dahlgren (DD) at 39-49 N., 73-04 W. sighted 2 suspicious trawlers displaying unusually bright lights turned off and on. No apparent set course. Did not try to answer challenge. Recommend be located and watched by aircraft because of strategic sub area.

0545:	S.S. Atenas (U.S. Cargo 4638 Tons) SSS at 25-15 N., 79-40 W. sub sighted. Was bound for Canal Zone.


		Submitted
		GEORGE DWIGHT
		Lt. U.S.N.R.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No. 54

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

March 14, 1942

0010 -	S. S. EMPIRE ANTELOPE, enroute N. Y., passed through a very heavy oil slick at 40-30 N., 71-40 W.

0930 -	The U. S. S. ALGORAB sighted a green rocket at 29-11 N., 73-00 W. at 0215 March 13. It passed a fast cargo vessel at 30-00 N., 73-00 W. at 0317. This ship resembled No. 23 BR 115. It was bound south and when abeam, turned away sharply.

0935 -	Three enlisted men on U. S. S. ALGORAB reported a torpedo wake astern at 36-32 N. 75-15 W. at 0515.

1010 -	An R. D. F. contact gives the position of a possible enemy submarine at 36-45 N. 75-15 W.

1245 -	Report from a fisherman: long submarine with masthead and side navigation lights burning passed within 100 yards, going in Southernly direction 2100 March 13. Second submarine was about one half mile behind and showed no lights. It was observed with binoculars. Position of fisherman: 22 miles NW by W from Nantucket Light.

1538 -	British Resource, 36-01 N. 65-49 W., sent an SSS. This position is approximately 160 miles N by W from Bermuda.

1830 -	British trawler NOTHERN PRINCESS is reported overdue. She was enroute from St. Johns, Newfoundland to New York.

1845 -	A watchman was reported by the Cape Hatteras C. G. Station to have seen a submarine seven miles offshore heading east. The watchman saw a gun on the deck and saw the submarine submerge. Norfolk reports the weather clear and the sea calm. Two destroyers in the vicinity were notified.

2003 -	An intercept from a VP on patrol reported: "35-58 N 66001 W believe torpedoed."

1915 -	The ST. AUGUSTINE made a sound contact at 41-48 N 69-52 W., off Providencetown, Cape Cod. It dropped three depth charges and lost the contact. It continued the search.

2204 -	The DUPONT made a sound contact at 36-13 N. 75-11 W.

1352 -	The HOGAN made a good sound contact at 40-13 N. 72-10 W. It dropped 21 depth charges and lost the contact. It continued the search until 2200 and then proceeded to Cape Henry. No visible results were ascertained.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial: No 543

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

March 14, 1942


0130 -	S. S. AMIO, American 7,000 ton tanker enroute to Corpus Christi sent an SOS from 10 miles east of Cape Lookout. She was torpedoed.

0540 -	SSS was sent by the Coast Guard Vessel ACACIA. She was being shelled and was abandoning ship at 16-17 N. 63-44 W.

		SUBMITTED
		W. J. FLANAGAN
		Ensign, USNR


0020:	The S.S. Olean an American Tanker enroute to Beaufort, Texas, was torpedoes 15 miles South of Cape Lookout.

0000:	The British trawler Tigre reported a loud explosion and a flare 30 miles S.E. of Atlantic City.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

SERIAL NO. 55

March 15, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

0020:	S/S OLEAN, 7118 ton U. S. Tanker, Southbound, torpedoed 15 miles South of Cape Lookout. 33 survivors and 3 dead. Crew members landed at Morehead City, N. C. 3 men still missing.

0300:	The British Trawler LE TIGRE reported a large explosion and a flare 30 miles southeast of Atlantic City.

1025:	Blimp K-5 made a magnetic contact, thought to be moving, about 5 miles off Manasquan Inlet, N. J. At 1027 the K-5 made a second contact, circled and lost contact. At 1155 the K-5 re-established contact and attacked with depth charges. The ICARUS, also in the vicinity, participated in the attack. The K-5 dropped further charges at 1235, 1238, and 1242. The ICARUS dropped charges at 1248, 1304,1309, and 1320. At 1255 ICARUS gave her position as 40-03 N., 73-55 W. Small amount of oil and bubbles observed. At 1320 considerable amount of oil and air bubbles appeared for a few minutes, although the flow of bubbles was not continuous. At 1345 Coast Guard Cutters 455 and 479 were sent to assist the ICARUS.

1030:	Infantry beach patrol from Camp Davis, N.C., reported sighting 8 ships, one firing, northeast of Ocean City, Md.

1038:	SSS from S/S TACHIRA - submarine sighted 39-05 N., 74-35 W. At 1040 the S/S BERWINDGLEN sent an SSS from about the same position as the TACHIRA, reporting a submarine 1/2 mile inside of Avalon Shoal. (About 20 miles northeast of Cape May).

1100:	Heavy explosion observed northeast of Ocean City, Md.

1105:	Four heavy shots heard by Army man near Fenwick Island Shoal.

1130:	HERBERT picked up sound contact 63° bearing 14 miles from Five Fathom Bank Gas buoy and repeatedly attacked with depth charges until 2020. Target known to be damaged.

1426:	YP-49 reported had searched the area northeast of Ocean City, Md., but had not observed any oil or wreckage.

1455:	DUPONT taking 29 survivors of the SS ARIO to Charleston. 2 dead and 5 missing out of crew of 36.

1512:	SS ATHEL QUEEN (8780 ton British Tanker) torpedoed and shelled east of Great Abaco, Bahamas, position 26-50 N., 75-40 W.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

SERIAL NO.55

March 15, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

1520:	Blimp K-4 and the HERBERT making co-ordinated attacks in the vicinity of Five Fathom Shoal.

1530:	S/S THOMAS P. BEAL sighted a periscope 37-48 N., 75-13'30 W. (15 miles SW x W of Winter Quarter Shoal).

1610:	Blimp K-3 expended bombs on suspicious oil slick - pieces of wood and momentary air bubbles apparent evidence of a moving submarine. At 1808, the K-3 requested immediate air or surface support at a position 30 miles bearing 127 from Cape Henlopen. Blimp K-4, one plane from Cape May, and the HERBERT were ordered to the scene.

1645:	S/S GYPSUM KING sighted a light (?) boat one half mile bearing 250 from Avalon Shoal buoy. At 1710 the GYPSUM KING sighted the boat again and also a life raft about 3 miles north of Five Fathom North buoy. At 1720 another life raft about one half mile east of Five Fathom North buoy and at 1728 a ship's ventilator was sighted one half mile west of Five Fathom North buoy.

2043 & 2055	Direction finder fixes showing U-boat within 50 miles of 36 N, 73-30 W - strong signal received - Poynters Hill indicate unit close to shore.

2320:	Some time during the evening of March 15 an Army beach patrol from Camp Davis sighted flashes and heard firing off Onslow Beach, northeast of Sear's Landing, from what appeared to be three surface (possibly naval) vessels. The flashes were still observed on the horizon, about 15 miles offshore, moving in a southerly direction. At 0102 March 16 two of the vessels were still firing. NOTE: The DUPONT and COLE were in the vicinity of Avalon Bay en route to Charleston some time after dark March 15.

0759:	104th Observation Squadron sighted unidentified tanker have to 39-12 N., 74-06 W. The tanker did not answer recognition signal but got under way heading East and then changed course to due North.

0800:	104th Observation Squadron reported that the Civil Air Patrol had sighted a tanker under water at about 39-15 N., 74 W. Small boat and life raft in vicinity; no survivors observed. One life boat sighted 2 miles North of sunken tanker.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

SERIAL NO. 55

March 15, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

0807:	Large oil slick with bodies in it, some apparently alive at 39-02 N., 74-30 W.


		Submitted
		FRANKLIN BUTLER
		Ensign, USNR

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #56

March 16, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

All time E. W. T.

0940:	K-3 reported on station (39-02 N., 74-30 W) many oil slicks in sight. Searching. At 1056 K-3 reports 1 patrol boat and several planes at scene, fishing boats 1 mile N/E of position. But no success. At 1605 K-3 reports Hereford Inlet C.G. Station picked up one body which appeared to have been in water some time and, later, a second body in similar condition. At 1735 K-3 reports several bodies in oil slick off C. G. Station 116.

1230:	SSS from ship (call letters BDBR unidentified) at 37-01 N; 75-06 W (50 miles due east of Cape Henry) sighted sub. Bearings from Manasquan 199° T at 1233; from Fire Island 204° T at 1231.

1405:	S.S. Austrailia (U.S. Tanker 11628 tons gross) SOS at Diamond Shoals Light Buoy explosion aft. Torpedoed and abandoning ship. At 1715 Fleet Air reported that plane saw 1 DD, 1 C.G. Cutter and 2 C.G. planes at scene. Hull of vessel still above water. All survivors apparently picked up at 1845. Norfolk advised Austrailia now aground 1/4 mile 135° Magnetic from Diamond Shoals inner buoy. No signs of life. Survivors believed picked up by patrol boats. C.G. putting lights on vessel as she is menace to navigation.

1444:	Observer saw periscope and conning tower at 40-58 N., 72-02 W. (20 miles S/W of Montauk Point about 5 miles off shore).

1450:	Submarine contact (excellent) by C.G.-176, 7 miles south of Fire Island C.G. station. Herbert dispatched to scene at 1530; C.G.-190 likewise. At 1700 K-6 assisting. Later Herbert renewed patrol toward Cape Hatteras.

1510:	F.C.C. reported sub sighted at 37-40 N., 65-50 W. by ship with call letters GLYL.

1530:	SSS from S.S. Beatrice at 40 N., 73-15 W. on course 120° T 9 knots advance. 2 planes from 104th Observation Squadron sent to scene. Weather forced them back - mission not completed.

1715:	S.S. British Resolution (Tanker 8408 gross tons) SSS at 29-56 N., 74-05 W.

2020:	S.S. San Demetrio (British Tanker 8073 gross tons) SSS torpedoed at 37-03 N., 73-50 W. abandoned ship at 2050. She sailed from Cape Henry at 0738 March 16 for United Kingdom.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #56

March 16, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

2035:	3 rafts, oil spots and other signs of ship's wreckage sighted at 1200 Q March 16 at 10-09 N., 54-33 W. (about 400 miles due east of Trinidad).


	Submitted

		GEORGE DWIGHT
		Lieut. USNR

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #57

March 17, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

2050:	March 16. S.S. San Demetrio abandoning ship now.

2115:	March 16. Hampton Beach reports 15 gun flashes and reports from 1958 to 2005 northeast of Isle of Shoals. No vessels sighted. Gloucester Coast Guard Station reports outpost at Halibut Point, Cape Ann, observed flashes resembling gun fire estimated 4 miles to northeast.

0540:	Wasp in collision with destroyer of screen believed to be Stack. Dense fog. Damage to CV two holes in bow and peak tank flooded. Contact with both destroyers of screen lost. Damage to destroyer unknown. Trying to locate destroyers and remaining on scene.

0830:	MV Sicilian (Swedish) has 33 men from Jugoslavian S.S. Trepta (Yter) several injured - arrange doctor as fast as possible. Sicilian now 2 miles S/E Overfalls Light Vessel. Dense fog. Trepta torpedoed 1030 March 13 off Hatteras, 4 of crew of 37 lost, 33 picked up 1130 March 16.

0915:	Herbert dropped 2 patterns of four charges each wreckage brought up determined target as motor vessel wreck - position 36 miles bearing 174 True from Five Fathom Bank (38-10 N., 74-36 W.)

0958:	Intercept - S.S. Gulfdawn aground off Diamond Shoals. Need assistance immediately.

1010:	S.S. Coastwise ashore on Valiant Rock (in the Race) - abandoning ship.

1144:	D/F Fix sub within 25 miles 37-45 N., 65-15 W.

1345:	Periscope of sub sighted by MV 38-48 N., 67-09 W.

1440:	S/S Coastwise reports that she is anchored off Hatchet Reef.

1745:	An unidentified tanker was torpedoed off Diamond Shoals Light Whistle Buoy. The crew is abandoning ship.

1756:	SSS S.S. Gulfwave, U.S. Tanker, 7,140 tons near Diamond Shoals.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #57

MARCH 17, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

1803:	SOS from S.S. Acme (WSCF) torpedoed near Diamond Shoals. (U.S. Tanker 6,787 tons)

1805:	Dickerson at scene of Acme SOS, has seen a periscope and is taking appropriate action.

1835:	Captain of Acme says abandoning ship now. Maybe ship can be saved.

1837:	C.G. Dione says - Picking up survivors Acme at Diamond Shoal Buoy.

1910:	Umpqua (large tug) going to scene of Acme.

1915:	Dione has all survivors aboard except those killed or believed killed.

1920:	Freighter torpedoed four (miles) west bearing 260 from Diamond Shoals Light Whistle Buoy.

1933:	C.G. plane from Elizabeth City in vicinity of Diamond Shoals reports seeing an unidentified ship torpedoed. Dropped depth charge over the spot. This ship presumed to be in addition to Acme.

1934:	Dione says Acme afloat and hazard to navigation in vicinity. One survivor with broken leg.

1943:	Sub sighted bearing 135° T. about 3 miles from Diamond Shoals lighted bell buoy.

2015:	The C.G. Acushnet also went to scene of Acme SOS.

2210:	From E.T.O. Washington radio. Spanish ships are going into neutral ports. May be indication that they are about to get into the fighting.

2330:	In re C.G. plane observing torpedoing at 1933 - Norfolk advises C.G. plane directly over freighter at time of explosion of "torpedo or mine". Found no wake, wash or swirl. Many whitecaps. Dropped depth charges on large white-capped swirl. Destroyer and Coast Guard vessel were in vicinity of this action and saw no sub.

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EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #57

March 17, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

2345:	Derax, Information Center reports several targets within 15 miles of south shore of Long Island. These not due to atmospheric conditions, according to Lt. Hoff, Radio B Officer.

2350:	Norfolk advises that S.S. Gulfdawn is afloat and proceeding on her own power. Says that C.G. Acushnet is towing Acme toward port.

2351:	C.G. Dione with 35 survivors on way to Norfolk.

0007:	WSC SSS ALLO AAA suspicious looking craft 4 miles 150 Jupiter (Jupiter Point, Fla.) S.S. Norlantic.

0509:	500 KC's SSS SSS DE AJPM (S.S. Lexington, 2,100 ton freighter) 26-20 N., 79-50 W. (off Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) S.S. Norlantic.


	Submitted

		STRATTON CHRISTENSEN
		Ensign USNR

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EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #58

MMARCH 18, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

0920:	Sub sighted by C.G.C. 653, 10 miles south of Buoy "A" Delaware swept channel.

1035:	Sub sighted by s/s CATATUMBO (Venezuelan) 35°19'N 75°20'W. British report from Bermuda gives position as 35°19'N 65°20'W.

1042:	s/s LIBERATOR sighted sub off Cape Romaine-33°05'N 79°30'W. At 1103 the LIBERATOR reported that she was torpedoed at same position. Later Com 6 reported that LIBERATOR had sounded the all clear.

1110:	Army reports plane sighted oil wake running North and South at 38°43'N 74°56'W. Dropped depth charge - result negative. This position is close to sub reported at 0920.

1130:	Army reports sub believed to be lying on bottom 2 miles off Avalon, N.J.. Observation planes maintaining constant surveillance.
1159:	UMPQUA (Ocean Tug) ordered to point 6 miles south of Cape Lookout to tow OLEAN into nearest port.

1230:	Sub sighted by fisherman 42°32'N 67°W. Plane sent by Bangor 92nd group at 1305.

1242:	Intercept from unidentified ship-Sub sighted 37°24'N 74°10'W. Sub submerged.

1330:	S.S.S. from s/s MOBILOIL - 39°38'N 74°00'W.

1345:	Army bombers sighted three lifeboats containing men. 37°35'N 74°21'W. Two of these boats, containing 22 men were picked up by s/s BETA, proceeding to Norfolk. The Third, containing 11 men was picked up by a Navy ship from Norfolk.

1520:	ZIRCON reports sound contact 39°10'N 74°12'W on sunken object. No movement; believed to be sunken ship - no wreckage.

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EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #58

MARCH 18, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

1615:	s/s E.M. CLARK (U.S. Tanker 9600 tons) enroute New Orleans - New York torpedoed at 34°59'N 75°35'W. at 0130 E.W.T.

1850:	U.S.N. Blimp K5 made sound contact in wake of tanker on course 200°T. at 39°14'N 74°19'W. 9.2 miles 150T. from Atlantic City Light. Four depth charges dropped, all of which were duds. When K5 lost sight of target because of darkness (1930 E.W.T.), sub was on course 120°T. ZIRCON and YP11 are on patrol in this vicinity. Will proceed to position given.

2030:	Watcher on signal tower, Ft. Pierce, Florida, saw sub headed for tanker 8 miles 040°T. from signal tower. Time 1913 G.C.T.

2045:	Fishing boat reported sub 7 1/2 miles 150°T. from Block Island south east light. PC 826 and AMC 201 are going to the vicinity.

2239:	S.S.S., S.O.S. from s/s/ PAPOOSE (5900 ton U.S. tanker) 15 miles South West of Cape Lookout.

2330:	Ship reported torpedoed 1920 E.W.T. 4 miles WSW of Diamond Shoals gas buoy has been identified as s/s KASSANDRA LOULOUDIS (5100 ton Greek freighter). C.G.C. DIONE landed 35 survivors from this ship at Norfolk.

2330:	20 survivors from s/s ACME landed at Norfolk by C.G.C. DIONE 11 are missing.

2345:	W.E. HUTTON (7000 ton U.S. tanker) torpedoed 20 miles South West of Cape Lookout.

0150:	S.S.S. from s/s BERWINDVALE, position 38°06N, 75°05W. Sighted low-lying craft on surface.

0621:	S.S.S. from s/s IPSWICH. Ten miles south of Hatteras.

0715:	Nassau reports that DAYTONIA was torpedoed by Italian sub of ENRICO TAZZOLI type.

0715:	U.S.S. HAMBLETON picked up 6 survivors of s/s CEIBA (1700 ton Honduran Cargo) at 35°39N 71°10W. They arrive New York this morning.


		J.C. HARLEY
		Ensign U.S.N.R.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial: No. 59

March 19, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

0900 -

RElative to torpedoing of SS E. N. CLARK (see our 1615 March 18th)-- 40 survivors landed at 5ND. U. S. S. DICKERSON picked up 14 men and landed them at Ocracoke Inlet C. G. S. at 2055 Q, March 18, and 26 more survivors picked up by SS BETA were transferred to C. G. #330 and landed at Norfolk. Three men required hospital attention, one man lost.

1022 -

SSS from SS LIBERATOR (U. S. cargo 7720 tons) torpedoed three miles E of Diamond Shoals -- three boats in water. U. S. S. UMPQUA (AT) picked up thirty-five survivors and will land them at Morehead City, N. C. Planes searching above area are: one Navy PBY and two B17's from Langley; four B25's and three DB7's from Charleston and Wilmington. Later UMPQUA ordered to proceed to position of SS OLEAN, (about six miles S of Cape Lookout) take her in tow and put in at Charleston.

1030 -

SSS - ALLO SS CHESTER SUN (U. S. tanker 9096 tons) at 35-29 N., 75-20 W. proved to be a false report -- empty life boat sighted with mast.

1100 -

U. S. S. DICKERSON fired upon by unidentified tanker at 0230. Captain fatally wounded, three dead and six injured. Arrived NOB Norfolk 1130 Q.

1225 -

Capt. Payne 5ND reported following:

I		U. S. S. ACUSHNET (AT) has S. S. ACME (see our 1803 March 17) in tow. Making one knot -- U. S. S. TUSCARORA sent to assist. Position 35-52 N., 74-45 W. (40 miles E of Oregon Inlet).

II		U. S. S. STRINGHAM (DD) has 31 survivors of SS PAPOOSE (See our 2239 March 18) -- two dead. Master believes ship can be salvaged. U. S. S. KEWAYDIN (AT) sent to investigate salvage possibilities.

III		No report of survivors from S. S. W. E. HUTTON (see our 2345 March 18).

1330 -

COLFAX, C. G. #34 reported sound contact one mile 048° from Overfalls Lightship. Mine field operator put on alert. Blimp, K-3 nearby sent to assist COLFAX.

1509 -

Eagle Boat 5 1/2 miles from Overfalls Lightship made sound contact with sub 600 yards ahead. At 1515 ordered ALABASTER (PY) to attack. Again at 1700 made sound contact ten miles SE Overfalls Lightship -- Blimp K-3 had no magnetic contact but dropped two depth bombs, neither exploded.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #59

March 19, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

(Continued)


1628 -	Unarmed patrol plane sighted submarine eight miles due S of Cape Hatteras.

1650 -	From 104 Observation Squad.: four dark oil spots at 39-18 N., 74-16 W. (ten miles E Atlantic City). Two observation planes maintaining constant surveillance.

1920 -	From Inspat: Gate vessel at New York Harbor was informed by fisherman that sub was sighted on surface at 0430 Q near Avalon Shoal Buoy. Sub traveling on Westerly course.

1935 -	34 survivors and two bodies from S/S SAN DEMETRIO (See our 2020 March 17) landed FIFTH NAVAL DISTRICT - 17 crew believed missing and lost.

2000 -	TIRPITZ in AAS FIORD and PRINCE EUGEN in LO FIORD at 0415 Q March 18 according to reliable report.

2200 -	Vessel resembling S/S TRIANA (SPANISH) sighted 29-30N., 30-46W., (40 miles S.E. ST AUGUSTINE) at 1200 - course 340° speed 12. Showed Panamanian Flag and hoisted HPSZ (not listed). This ship suspected of being armed as well as having enemy agents aboard - NOB Key West taking appropriate action.

2310 -	SSS from Gulf of Mexico (U.S. Tanker 7808 tons) 8 mile S.W. CAPE LOOKOUT Southbound. "Being shot at by shell fire and red flares, also machine gun fire." At 0048 - firing ceased for one-half hours, resuming former course.

0000 -	(March 20) Intercept from unknown ship "Sighted submarine about 70 miles S.W. of Cape Fear Buoy on course 240°.

0017 -	SSS from MERCURY SUN (U. S. Tanker 3893 Tons) Southbound in ballast 16 miles South of Cape Lookout being shelled - at 0035 using machine gun - at 0046 still being chased.

0210 -	SSS from MERCURY SUN (U. S. tanker 6952 tons) position 34-06 N., 77-00W. (40 miles SW Cape Lookout) at 0045. "Chased by sub, sending up large flares. At 0312 cancelled SSS.

0545 -	SSS from SS WEST DAVILA (British cargo 8053 tons) sub on surface. Position 38-39 N., 60-04 W. (330 miles S of Sable Island.

0736 -	SSS from Port Halifax (British cargo 5820 tons) at 32-23 N., 79-46 W.; sighted sub on surface (20 miles SW of Charleston.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial: No. 59

March 19, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

0740 -	Gun crew survivors from SS LIBERATOR (See above 1022) report that at 0105 March 19 sighted sub off Cape Lookout and fired two shots. Both shots struck sub and Coxswain Camillo said he saw sub turn over after this attack.


	Submitted

		W. M. MATERNE
		Ensign USNR

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No. 60

March 20, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

NOTE:	March 19, Shortly before sunset PH3 plane observed submerged submarine 8 miles south of Hatteras. Light and weather conditions exceptionally good. Observed 5 wrecks on bottom. Saw submarine and signaled PBY which dropped depth charges. PH3 had no bombs. Army B17 followed with 6 depth charges. Two J2F5's each dropped 2 more. Coast Guard boat dropped 10. Submarine reported "Scattered over bottom." Spot buoyed.

0842:	Bomber sighted submarine on surface 5 miles east of Newport on course 300° True. It was escorted by small navy-type vessel. Bomber dove on it 3 or 4 times but vessels paid no attention. (Might possibly have been British P12 or P514 escorted by corvette.

1048:	SS DAVILA attacked submarines 37-03 N., 60-39 W.

1132:	Pan-American Clipper reported a submarine on surface at 36-30 N., 69-24 W. Course of submarine 294° True. Speed 10 knots.

1135:	ROPER had sound contact south of Wimble Shoals. Depth charges dropped but no results reported.

1245:	DB7 saw submarine at 34-05 N., 76-53 W. on course 55°. Dropped bomb and submarine crash dived.

1413:	SS RED JACKET (also SS JUNALUSKA) SS ALLO. Torpedoed tanker near us 10 miles northeast Winter Quarter Shoals Buoy.

1425:	Torpedoed ship is SANTA MONICA (formerly RED JACKET), not badly hit and proceeding. Cape May sent out Eagle boat to escort SANTA MONICA into Delaware Bay. Position at 1540 Q. 38-07 N., 74-50 W.

1449:	SS OAKMAR (U. S. Cargo 5766 tons) SSS at 36-22 N., 68-50 W. 10 knots speed, course North. R6 dispatched to assist. Submarine later reported gaining on vessel.

1620:	59TH OBSERVATION SQUADRON at 1440 observed suspicious boat (4000 ton cargo ship with 3 large radio masts) 40 miles east of Coast Guard Station 110. Ship on course 280° True.

1620:	6TH NAVAL DISTRICT reports SS PORT HALIFAX picked up 23 survivors of W. E. HUTTON and landed then in Savannah. 13 probably missing.

1626:	SS SANTA TERESA (U. S. Cargo 8095 tons) SSS at 34-59 N., 75-04 W. In distress.

1900:	SS ALLO KTED 44-22 N., 63-37 W. -- off Halifax.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial: No. 60

March 20, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

1941:	SS DEL RIO sighted periscope 10-23 N., 46-25 W. at 1140 Q. March 20th.

2215:	Army reports white flares and then explosion just north of Fort Pierce, Florida.

2220:	ACUSHNET and KEWAY anchored in Lynnhaven Road with SS ACME. Investigation of damage tomorrow. Tugs standing by.

2320:	Coast Guard at Block Island reports at 2240 EWT a submarine sighted on surface 1 1/2 miles due south of Southeast Light Block Island, heading west, ARGO dispatched.

2340:	At 0600 March 19th an ocean-going tug (U. S.) sighted a small submarine 5 miles off Punta Lucrecia, Cuba. Submarine on surface.

2345:	At 2005 the ZIRCON (PY) made contact by echo range 38-52.5 N., 74-23 W. No visible results from depth charge.

March 21.

0110:	The SS SAHALE (5028 ton U. S. Cargo) sighted submarine 29-00 N., 80-30 W. Just missed 2 torpedoes. (30 miles off Daytona Beach). Distress ended 0235.

0445:	SSS at 33-34 N., 77-25 W. MS ATLANTIC SUN hit by torpedo at 0445 EWT. Two tugs sent. Near Cape Fear.

0513:	SSS received from the SS EMPIRE GOLD at 27-11 N., 48-35 W. Under shell fire st 0448 EWT.

0544:	Message received from ATLANTIC SUN, "Distress ended but am proceeding with caution."

	Submitted,

		JOHN M. ARRINGTON
		Ensign USNR.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #61

March 21, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

All Times E. W. T.

0605:	Enemy submarine sighted at 17-56 N., 65-53 W. (due S. & close to Puerto Rico)

1000:	Unidentified plane on attack mission out of Wilmington, N. C. attacked submarine at 33-39 N., 77-00 W. (about 40 miles ESE of Cape Fear). Dropped 4 bombs. 2 direct hits. 1 over and 1 short. Machine gunned conning tower. Sub destroyed. Photos taken At 1841 C.G.G. TALLAPOOSA at scene gave position as 48 miles 120 T. from Carolina Beach. Found only large slick of light gray oil. AGASSIX also in area. At 2245 Charleston advised TALLAPOOSA was prevented by gale and rain from further search for sunken sub but will renew search in morning - weather permitting.

1740:	SSS from SS SANTA TERESA (U. S. Cargo 8095 tons) at 32-10 N., 80-14 W. (Position just off Savannah.) (Note: previous SSS from same ship at 34-59 N., 75-04 W. at 1626 Q March 20). No further news reported.

1833:	Unidentified ship torpedoed at 38-40 N., 32-44 W.

2035:	SS ACHILLIES (U. S. Cargo 9660 tins) SSS at 38-34 N., 74-50 W. (about 18 miles S/E of Overfalls Lightship). 4ND instigated search. Results negative.

2300:	The ESSO NASHVILLE (U. S. Tanker 7943 tons) (Departed Sabine, Texas, on March 16 for New Haven) is now known to have been shelled and then torpedoed about 0000 Q March 21, TALLAPOOSA picked up 21 survivors, the AGASSIZ 9, the Navy Tender GOLDSBOROUGH 8 in 33-58 N., 77-06 W. at 0900 Q March 21. GOLDSBOROUGH proceeding Norfolk, 9 survivors including captain (presumably on AGASSIZ) have been landed at Southport, N. C. With possibly one exception, entire crew believed rescued. Captain reported injured. Condition of others is not known. The vessel broke in two, is still adrift, but there is nevertheless possibility of salvage. The TALLAPOOSA after picking up these survivors searched for survivors of ATLANTIC SUN without success but did pick up a broken life raft, not yet identified, probably in vicinity of ATLANTIC SUN attack.


	Submitted

		GEORGE DWIGHT
		Lieut. USNR.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #62

March 22, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

0140 -	ESSO NASVILLE Was attacked by shell fire and then torpedoed at 0010Q March 21 at 33-38N; 77-20W, (40 miles east of Cape Fear). Torpedo broke her back. Still afloat, perhaps salvageable. Apparently all her crew picked up. (See our 2300 of March 21). Injured Captain landed with other survivors at Southport, N.C. -0940- USS McKEAN arrived Norfolk with 8 survivors of ESSO NASHVILLE.

0900 -	CGC 176 sighted Type 123 mine adrift 11 miles 169°T from Jones Beach lifeboat station. Mine drifting SE at 1 knot.

1650 -	ATLANTA SUN (reported torpedoed in out 0455 of MArch 21, near Cape Fear) put into BEAUFORT, N. C. under own power, crew aboard, no casualties. Anchored in Beaufort Bight.

1803 -	S.S. BERWINDVALE (which sent and SSS at 0150, March 18) arrived in Narrows.

1945 -	SSS ALLO from SS OHIO, 9264 - Ton U.S. Tanker, at 34-22N; 76-30W, off Lookout Buoy (25 miles south of Cape Lookout). CG DIONE and USS ROPER (DD) nearby and ordered to proceed to scene. 2135 - Norfolk to have planes from Cherry Point in air in area of SSS at daybreak.

2100 -	SS PANAMOCO (WOLW) U.S. Tanker, 9862 Tons, attacked (sic) submarine close by St. Lucie Buoy, 27-28N, 80-08W, 45 miles north of Palm Beach. 2130 - Submarine surfaced alongside PANAMOCO, but PANAMOCO escaped.

2130 -	SSS (VOBR) SS JOHN CABOT (939 - Ton Newfoundland Freighter) off Parramore Banks, about 30 miles north of Cape Charles, at 2054Q, 37-40N; 75-35W. 2149Q - SSS from JOHN CABOT. cancelled. She saw a vessel flashing a light. It disappeared. 2225 - Apparently another SSS from JOHN CABOT. "Position Parramore Banks". Nothing further.

2150 -	DF from Cominch indicates sub within 50 miles of 40N, 51-30 W 1159Q. Cominch despatch at 0216Q, Mar.23 gave following "enemy transmissions".
	One within 100 miles of 39-30N, 62-00W at 1804Q, in path of course plotted for convoy TA-12.
	One unit within 200 miles of 40-00N, 70-15 W at 1818Q.
	One unit within 100 miles of 41-00N, 71-30W at 2300Q.
	Last two fixes are in proximity to Nantucket Patrol planned for morning of March 23. Ships participating were notified. A U.S. submarine, R-6 proceeding to New London in vicinity of these two reports, Action taken to ascertain position and give Bommer opportunity to operate against enemy submarines.

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EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

SERIAL #62

March 22, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

2209 -	SS STAVROS picked up a lifeboat with 30 men from SS OAKMAR. (OAKMAR sent an SSS at 1440, March 20). "Expect arrive Tuesday ..... Arrange." Port of arrival not given. 2250 - STAVROS reported that a second lifeboat from the OAKMAR had been launched, including the Captain and at least 3 crew members, with possibly two more aboard.

0425 -	CQ from SS TACHIRA - Saw high red flames going up at 34-30N; 76-52W, 8 miles WSW of Cape Lookout.

0430 -	More on Norwegian SS ONSBERGFJORD. Torpedoed and sunk on March 6 off Bermuda. Chief Officer still missing after sailing SW for Florida in lifeboat.

0430 -	Canadian destroyer escorting LADY DRAKE (Dr.) signaled presence of a sub about 2100Q March 21, and dropped depth charges at 43-30N; 68-25W, (70 miles east of Casco Bay). Captain of LADY DRAKE lost contact with escorting destroyer and has had no further report.

	Submitted

		JOHN F. MALONEY
		Lt. (jg) USNR

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #63

March 23, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

0540:	The following facts are considered to be established in regard to the shelling of the U. S. S. DICKERSON on March 19: At 0230Q, while patrolling off the North Carolina coast, the DICKERSON closed in to identify a vessel which was later ascertained to be the S. S. LIBERATOR. The charthouse was struck by an explosive shell fired by the armed guard in the belief that the target was a submarine. All the injured are expected to recover.

0835:	A Coast Guard plane from Elizabeth City sighted a vessel with the bow blown off, no sign of life aboard. Vessel 030T, 13 miles from Cape Lookout. Vessel subsequently sank. At 0905 a boat full of survivors was sighted. The plane will direct a boat to the scene.

1048:	S. S. S. s/s BAYOU CHICO (5401 Ton armed cargo vessel) reports she is being chased by a submarine. Men in lifeboats. Position 45-28 N, 56-13 W.

1132:	A plane from Cherry Point successfully attacked a submerged sub at 34-28 N, 76-05 W.

1235:	The tanker NAECO loaded with kerosene bound from Houston, Texas to Sewaren, New Jersey was torpedoed at 34-02 N, 76-44 W. The torpedo, which hit the port side directly under midship house at 0330 broke the ship in two and started fire aboard and in water. Ship has been sunk and constitutes a menace to navigation. Both quarter boats were launched; one with ten men aboard was picked up by the DIONE, the other with fourteen was lost in the flames. Of these the DIONE recovered two. It is believed the OSPREY found one, and one man was taken off the tanker by the UMPQUA. Several bodies in the water were recovered by other units, but the Captain and First Mate were not accounted for.

1500:	Report received from Intelligence that the S. S. SKANE (Swedish with crew of 33-34 men) was torpedoed March 7 at 1120 EWT at 21-00 N, 62-10 W. Survivors were landed at San Juan by the S. S. IPSWICH (U. S. cargo).

1505:	Teletype received that the S. S. PANOS PLADELIS is expected to arrive Tuesday with 30 survivors from U. S. vessel OAKMAN (see our 1449 of March 20th)

1510:	Plane from Cherry Point requests surface vessel assistance. Sub was sighted at 34-20 N, 76-40 W. Com 5 was informed, and at 1634 the OSPREY was standing out of Moorehead City -- Expected to arrive at 1700.

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EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #63

March 23, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

1655:	S.S.S. from s/s PEDER BROGEN (9741 ton tanker) torpedoed and abandoning ship at 1635 EWT. Position 24-51 N, 57-44 W -- 480 Miles N.E. of Anegada Passage.

1735:	RDF indicates U Boat within 100 miles of 35-00 N, 75-00 W at 1735. Sub is on surface and has been transmitting off and on for an hour. Com 5 and Com 6 notified.

2005:	S.S.S. from s/s EMPIRE STEEL (8100 ton British tanker). Position 36-34 N, 64-02 W.

	24 MARCH 1942

0018:	Direction finder fixed location of sub within 100 miles of 36-00 N, 20-00 W.

0100:	S.S. MAYFLOWER sinking with bad leak, cannot keep water out. Position 13-00 N, 90-08 W -- 100 miles south of Guatemala City in the Pacific. 0125 MAYFLOWER is sinking, crew abandoning ship, needs assistance.

0143:	S.S.S. from s/s OLNEY (7200 ton U.S. tanker) at 76-45 W, 34-30 N, 15 miles southwest of Cape Lookout. 0203 is being followed by low riding lights, heading on 060° for Beaufort Inlet. Assistance is requested because vessel struck submerged object just prior to sighting light. Fifth Naval District taking appropriate action. 0117 lost sight of lights, vessel taking water forward. 0525 vessel is beached near Cape Lookout breakwater and assistance has arrived.

0245:	S.S.S. ALLO from S.S. PAN RHODE ISLAND (7699 ton U.S. tanker) at 0900. Position 32-20 N, 77-08 W - 50 miles southwest of Cape Lookout.

0445:	Yesterday at 0830 ROPER arrived on scene of torpedoed U.S. tanker NAECO. Stern of NAECO had sunk but bow and stem were still floating. The OSPREY, UMPQUA, TALAPOOSA, s/s TECHRE, and 165' patrol boat were present. The vessels are searching the vicinity for additional survivors and a plane is assisting in the search.

		JOHN H. ARRINGTON
		Ensign, U.S.N.R.

NOTE:	At 1600 yesterday plane from Fleet Air Detachment Norfolk investigating found sub on side in 60 ft. of water 13 miles west of Cape Lookout - dropped depth charge and brought up more oil.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No 64

March 24, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

1039:	RRR from WSL (Amagansett Radio Station) suspicious vessel at 34-24 N., 71-11 W., 250 miles east of Cape Lookout, at 1106 message "Resume traffic with caution."

1100:	UMPQUA has towed in after end of S.S. ESSO NASHVILLE to Morehead City, N.C. and secured her there. UMPQUA proceeding to sea to assistance of S.S. OLNEY anchored off Cape Lookout.

1230:	Sub sighted by fisherman at 41-12 N., 66-38 W., 140 miles east of Nantucket Shoals. First Naval District reported this may be the PLYMOUTH, a U. S. Trawler.

1337:	RDF at 41 N., 62-30 W., about 300 miles east of Nantucket Shoals. Enemy transmission within 200 miles of this position.

1400:	C.G. Station #167 (Currituck Inlet) reported Navy plane overhead. DD dropping depth charges.

1440:	B17 attacked sub at 34-40 N., 75-25 W., 30 miles south of Hatteras. Saw a sub on surface at 15 miles distance. At 3-4 miles distance made first run at him. Bombardier didn't have bomb bay open, turned, made second run 1 minute later, Sub had submerged, too late, dropped token bomb 200 yards ahead of swirl, wasted no further bombs. Pilot feels that he could have made certain hit had bomb bay been open. Pilot noticed DD in vicinity - apparently had made contact with same sub.

1445:	CTF32 made good sound contact at 40-21 N., 67 W., about 130 miles S/E of Nantucket Shoals. 3 depth charges dropped. Contact then lost.

1450:	E.T.O. reported Canadian plane attacked sub at 44-32 N., 56-28 W., 128 miles S/W of Cape Race. First charge landed forward of conning tower. Sub disappeared bow lifting out of water. Went down stern first. Appeared again later and attack was continued. Results unknown. Attack occurred March 23 at 1525 Q.

2030:	S.S. R. P. SMITH (U.S. Tanker 6226 tons) followed by suspicious craft 30 miles 210° T. from Diamond Shoals course 242° T. At 2050 craft disappeared when radio started.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No. 64

March 24, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

2210:	PE-56 made sound contact at 38-35, 74-42, about 25 miles S/E of Cape Henlopen. Dropped 3 depth charges. Results negative.

0010:	(MARCH 25) S.S. NARRAGANSETT (British Tanker 10389 tons) torpedoed at 34-45 N., 67-40 W., about 430 miles due east of Cape Lookout).

0200:	S.S. OCANA (Dutch Tanker 6250 tons) SSS at 42-35 N., 64-30 W., about 90 miles S/E of Cape Sable. Followed by sub.

0628:	Coast Guard pilot reports definitely sighting sub on bottom lying on its side in position 13 miles 262.5 T. from Cape Lookout lighthouse. Tried to remain on scene until after dark to guide small boats and surface vessels to scene. Will continue search today. Request surface vessels be on scene.


	Submitted

		GEORGE DWIGHT
		Lieut. USNR

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No. 65

March 25, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

0035:	Ship torpedoed at 46-06 N., 41-55 W. (From Cominch S-250611). The position is about 400 miles east of Cape Race. Nothing further on this.

1130:	USS MAYO (DD) proceeding at best speed to Argentia with four survivors of SS OCANA, a Dutch tanker torpedoed about 0200 March 25 after sending an SSS, at 42-36 N., 64-25 W. MAYO arrives Argentia 0800 March 26.

1400:	Pan-American plane reports oil slick seen at 1100 Q, March 25, at 37-53 N., 70-33 W. We have no record of sinkings in this vicinity.

1641:	Cominch reports enemy transmission: 1 within 100 miles of 39-00 N., 54-00 W. at 0949 Q. By D.F. Reports sub sighted at 1435 Q at 44-58 N., 42-19 W.

1820:	A Coast Guard aircraft at 1400 reported sighting a large round yellow buoy, similar to one a submarine might send up prior to surfacing. Pilot saw line leading from buoy toward the bottom. Position 36-30 N., 75-32 W. CALYPSO investigated. No report yet.

1904:	Cominch reports 2 enemy transmissions. By D.F.
	1 within 100 miles of 36-30 N., 61-00 W.
	1 within 100 miles of 42-30 N., 44-15 W.

1940:	SSS from SS EMPIRE PICT (unlisted) at 43-10 N., 65-05 W. -- 20 miles southeast of Brazil Rock. 2040 - another SSS. Submarine chasing EMIPRE PICT at 43-22 N., 65-05 W. EMPIRE PICT opened fire on sub at 2030. Planes went out from nearest airport, Dartmouth field at Halifax to investigate.

1945:	At 1840 a boat from the Cross Island Life Boat Station, Maine "sighted submarine" 3 1/2 miles southeast of Libby Island Light (near Grand Manan and the International Line). Boat less than half-mile from "sub" which submerged when searchlight was turned on it. Position 44-32 N; 67-27 W.

2130:	A fleet air plane escorting a convoy sighted submarine at 1850 at 36-38 N; 75-11 W, 30 miles southeast of Cape Henry. Dropped four depth charges, only one of which exploded. Results negative. Radio broadcast, apparently in German on 7385 KC's ceased at moment sub dove to escape plane. Plane reported that earlier, at 1430, a surface vessel in the convoy dropped depth charges at 36-55 N; 75-05 W, one of which was followed by a secondary explosion, bubbles and oil. Plane did not sight sub this first time.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No. 65

March 25, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

2330:	The JOFFRE, a 138-ton fishing vessel, has 8 men aboard picked up from an American tanker sunk 250 miles from Boston (name of tanker not given) CG boat to meet JOFFRE at 1700 March 26 near Highland Light to bring survivors in.

March 26 --

0300:	Cominch reports enemy transmission picked up by RDF:

	1 at 58-45 N., 15-15 W. at 1659.
	1 within 100 miles of 37-00., 75-15 W at 2343.
	1 within 100 miles of 42-30 N., 51-00 W. at 2008.
	1 within 100 miles of 41-30 N., 39-00 W. at 2006.
	1 within 100 miles of 42-00 N., 45-30 W. at 2340.
	1 within 100 miles of 33-00 N., 74-15 W. at 0012, March 26
	1 within 100 miles of 44-00 N., 43-00 W. at 2242, March 25.




	Submitted

		JOHN F. MALONEY
		Lt. (jg) USNR.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No. 66

March 26, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E. W. T.

0926	N.O.B. Norfolk reports tanker (later determined to be DIXIE ARROW - 8046 tons) burning 2 miles south of Diamond Shoals Bouy. B18 approaching area and will search.

0933	The JOFFRE (see our 2330 of March 25) has been directed to proceed to Providencetown. 8 men aboard (from sunken tanker) all dead.

0940	Unidentified vessel torpedoed 176T 29 miles from Cape Lookout. TARBELL arrived on scene at 0930 (note: TARBELL later reported bringing in survivors from DIXIE ARROW). Army plane sent to investigate. At 0930 patrol vessel arrived.

1140	Coast Guard plane reports circling burning DIXIE ARROW near Diamond Shoals outer buoy at 0904. All quiet, but 4 minutes later looked back and tanker enveloped in flames. One of 4 lifeboats was launched with 5 men; the other lifeboats burned and dropped from falls, with men swimming in flaming water. Guided destroyers which were 4 miles away to scene, and these picked up survivors with airplane assistance. Tanker headed north and was drifting aflame when last seen.

1152	Army medium bomber attacked sub off Diamond Shoals.

1210	Sub contact 8 miles east of Oregon Inlet.

1420	Pan American plane sighted an oil slick at 38-38N, 74-00W. 44 miles N.E. of this position bow of ship was sighted above water. No activity on board.

1431	Destroyer TARBELL picked up 22 survivors from tanker DIXIE ARROW 2 miles off Cape Hatteras. 12 men including Captain and First Mate missing from crew of 34. All survivors in fair shape. To be landed at Moorehead City Section Base.

1500	E.D.C. reports unidentified ship torpedoed at 44-31N, 67-24W aT 1640 mARCH 25 (see our 1945 of March 25).

1500	E.D.C. (via Newfoundland Base Command) reports the Empire PICT was torpedoed at 43-10N, 65-05W at 1941 March 25. (see our 1940 of March 25th.)

1500	E.D.C. (via Newfoundland) forwards information that vessel torpedoed at 46-10N, 41-55W on March 25 is probably the IMPERIAL TRANSPORT (British tanker 8022 tons).

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No. 66

March 26, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

All Times EW T

1535	Mackay Radio at Southhampton reports that small cargo craft (about 250 feet long) low in water seems to be moving very slowly about 10 miles off shore. About 1430 plane passed about 10 miles off shore headed east about 100 miles per hour did not investigate. About 1510 another plane flew directly over object. Inshore patrol has been notified.

1745	From Chesapeake Bay Sector of Army: Message from Navy ship or plane as follows - "SSS at 37-50 N., 70-20 W. at 1712. Sank same. Standing by position." Fleet Air Detachment reports the above message was originated by the C.G. 140. Location 15 miles S/W of Winter Quarter Shoal. Fleet plane sent to investigate could locate neither C.G. 140 or sub.

1935	At this time the STANSBURY made a sound contact at 700 yards, 286° T. and 7 miles from Absecon Inlet (off Atlantic City). "Failed to regain contact after having attacked with two depth charges. Proceeding to rejoin Yuken at 2037. Have ordered P.C. 517 and one other P.C. to remain in vicinity until daylight.

1940	HERBERT made contact 13 miles from Five Fathom Bank Buoy bearing 153° T.

1945	SOS from an unidentified ship which had been torpedoed. Radio silence maintained on 500 KC's for further calls. No further information.

2055	S.S. CAROLYN (3209 ton U.S. Freighter) "burning forward not bad" at 3600 N., 70-00 W. At 2145 ComFour reports Tuckerton intercept saying CAROLYN torpedoed, requires assistance.

2100	Fourth Naval District reports that C.G. 477 made sound contact with enemy submarine, dropped depth charges 107° T. 7 miles from Atlantic City, C.G. 455 & C.G. 477 standing by.

2110	SSS SSS S.S. HAMLIN F. MC CORMICK (3317 ton U.S. Tanker). Suspicious vessel bearing 45°, 15 miles from Bodie Island Light.

2253	From this time to 0130 several dozens of explosions of varying intensity were heard by Army and Coast Guard off Atlantic City, Ocean City and Bethany Beach. Some smoke reported.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial No. 66

March 26, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

All Times EWT

2348	Ship was sighted off Atlantic City, a loud explosion was heard and then the ship was no longer visible.

MARCH 27

0015	Inspat Fourth Naval District sending C.G. 464 to scene, Third Naval District sending P.C. 507.

0045	Inspat Fourth Naval District finally contacted C.G. 455, which knew nothing of action, but proceeded to scene.

0045	Eastern Sea Frontier requested Cape May to send out two planes as early as possible this morning.

0125	Philadelphia says that Army at Atlantic City declares explosions to be of two types -- muffled like depth charges and loud like torpedoes.

0200	Inspat Third Naval District forwarded report from P.C. 507 "No sub was seen or contacted in area designated." (7 miles S/E Atlantic City)

0700	Report received that at 1915 March 26 the HERBERT (see our 1940) made sound contact 38-35 N., 74-27 W. Attacked repeatedly until 0200 this morning. In the boil of depth charge barrages a hull resembling a submarine surfaced momentarily. Samples were obtained of the large oil slick that was produced. The spot was buoyed with a boat anchor and a previously recovered plane tire.

	NOTE: The TIRPITZ was reported in Foetten Fjord on March 24.

	Submitted,

		JOHN H. ARRINGTON
		Ensign, U. S. N. R.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial #67

March 27, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES EWT

0930:	2 special planes from Cape May sighted heavy oil slick 2 1/2-3 miles long and flotsam and jetsam about 15 miles SE of Atlantic City.

1203:	S.S. TACHIRA (U.S. cargo 2325 tons) sighted sub on surface at 24-21N, 81-51W. This position is 10 miles south of Key West, inside a sub sanctuary. The TACHIRA departed New York on March 20th for Cartegena, Colombia.

1401:	Army reports that bomber sighted oil slick at 36-17N, 72-12W at 1015Q. Position about 170 miles east of Currituck Sound.

1410:	Army reports that a ship which sent call letters HPKO from 36-36N, 74-55W March 26 at 2015Q and message "torpedoed" has been identified as EQUIPOISE (Panamanian cargo vessel). Had left Rio March 5 for Baltimore to arrive there March 27th.

1418:	U.S.S. NOA made sound contact at 40-17N, 73-48W (about 15 miles east of Asbury Park, N.J.) Having dropped 2 D.C.'s NOA proceeded on assigned duty at 1440.

1623:	Plane sighted fresh oil slick at 35-26N, 75-24W (about 10 miles off coast just north of Cape Hatteras) and dropped 1 D.C. Also pilot noted a suspicious vessel with an opening in the stern at 35-29N, 75-18W. This info came from Elizabeth City to E.D.C.

1927:	Navy plane told K6 C.G. had sound contact at 39-25N, 73-42W (25 miles east of Atlantic City) K4, which was on its way in to Lakehurst, was ordered to the area. At 1940 K4 reported she had searched area and found nothing.

1940:	S.S. AZEREBAIDSAN (Russian) SSS sighted sub at 31-59N, 80-36W She had departed Port Arthur on March 21st for Baltimore.

2355:	SSS from ship with call letters ZTUJ (unidentified) at 30-50N, 75-46W (about 280 miles east of Jacksonville) "suspicious vessel following me. Showing no navigational lights. Am opening fire".

0111:	S.S. EMPIRE GOLD (British tanker 8028 tons) SSS at 27-01N, 79-54W (close to Florida coast north of Fort Lauderdale) Sub sighted on surface. Long oil wake coming from him.


		GEORGE DWIGHT
		Lieutenant USN

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial 68

March 28, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES EWT

0310:	S.O.S. intercepted on 36 meters: "SOS 8.24 S; 8.X331 W Cape Horn. On fire. Assistance required."

1043:	RDF fixes enemy transmissions as follows;
	1 within 100 miles of 34-30N; 73-30W at 0430.
	1 within 200 miles of 35-00N; 72-00W at 0614.
	1 within 60 miles of 39-00N; 53-00W at 0150.

1043:	SSS from SS HALO (6986 ton U.S. Cities Service tanker) at 33-39N, 78-30W, between Cape Fear and Cape Romaine. Nothing further. 1930 - Army bomber returned from this position. Results negative.

1215:	SSS from SS NORSEMAN (4950 ton freighter, Panamanian registry). Position 22-32N, 61-15W - 260 miles NE Anegada Passage. At 1240 reported sub no longer visible. At 1448 said sub was pursuing her at 22-09N, 60-44W. At 1540 sent another SSS: submarine gaining. Position 22-04N, 60-49W. At 1749 said DISTRESS ENDED.

1315:	Pan-American plane reports that a tanker is sinking at 34-10N, 76-45W at 1307. Says position checked by a fix. An Army bomber which went to this position reported finding nothing. Sighted a tramp steamer, probably French, call letters TRBG (not listed) at 1556, position 34-41N, 75-59W.

1400:	SS MILLINOCKET arriving at New York March 28, reports sighting an uninhabited raft from the SS GUNNY, (Norwegian cargo, 2362 tons). Raft was sighted on March 23 at 25-30N, 65-12W, with one oar serving as a mast, provisions and water intact, sign on weather cloth, "GUNNY SCREEN BERGEN". SS GUNNY was reported sunk March 2, 14 lost, 12 survivors landed in Mexico.

1537:	Army reports bomber saw liferaft with several survivors at 36-11N, 75-02W. USS GREER proceeded to this position. Picked up raft from SS EQUIPOISE (see our 1410 of MArch 27) with 5 survivors and 1 dead person. Later picked up 8 EQUIPOISE survivors in lifeboat. According to statement of one survivor, on March 27 a liferaft from another vessel was sighted.

1540:	At 1430 on March 24, SS PRIMO (Norwegian) sighted a suspicious tanker steering ENE at 34-25N, 69-00W, (80 miles East of Cape Lookout). Tanker made several alterations in course and was last seen steering west at 1900. She was of modern construction, new appearance, about 10000 tons, funnel aft, high forecastle, fully laden abaft the bridge, large

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

Serial 68

March 28, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES EWT

	ventilators, one 4-inch gun and YT guns ob bridge. Flying no flag and made no signals.
	Cinclant - (Osborne) - comments on above:
	(1) at 0010, March 24, Tanker Narragansett was torpedoed at 34-46N, 67-40W.
	(2) An unknown ship sent an RRR at 1040, March 24 from 34-24N, 71-11W.

2016:	SSS from SS AZER BAIDJAN (UOWF), Russian, enroute Baltimore, sighted submarine at 2008 at position 33-35N, 77-34W, 30 miles SE Cape Fear, 5 miles off False Cape. (This ship sent an SSS at 1940 on March 27 from 31-59N, 80-36W.)

2350:	SSS from tanker DELAWARE SUN (U.S. Sun Oil. 8964 tons). "Sub chasing us". Position 36-35N, 75-44W, 25 miles SE Cape Henry, 6 miles E of False Cape. At 0015, March 29, DELAWARE SUN reports that sub has submerged off False Cape Buoy. Heading 160 T. 10 Knots. (The DELAWARE SUN is south-bound for Texas. Delaware Capes at 0730 March 28, apparently not laying over for the night.)

	Submitted

		JOHN F. MALONEY
		Lt. (jg) USNR

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

MARCH 29, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E.W.T.

0015:	S.S. DELAWARE SUN reports submarine submerged off False Cape Buoy. Heading 160° T at 10 knots. Subject vessel had reported SSS at 2350 March 28. (Refer to 2350 March 28.)

0800:	GREER landed 13 survivors of S.S. EQUIPOISE and 1 body at Norfolk. Ship was torpedoed at 36-36N., 74-45 W. at 1934 March 26. Status of confidential papers is undetermined according to survivors.

1015:	Intercept SSS S.S. CITY OF NEW YORK (U.S. cargo 8272 tons). Position 31-17 N., 77-54 W. Sighted submarine.

1105:	Intercept at 1041 "Cancel SSS S.S. CITY OF NEW YORK".

1210:	SOS from S.S. PAULSBORO (U.S. Tanker 6698 tons) north-bound from Corpus Christi to New York, at 1200 vessel aground and breaking up 115 T. (3 miles off Overfalls Light Vessel). Position 38-45 50N., 74-55-30W.

1310:	FCC intercept S.S. PAULSBORO did not go aground, but broke her back while turning in heavy sea. Now leaking and attempting to keep steerage way on course 100 T. Coast Guard boat on way to assist.

1330:	CESF reports RDF fix on enemy unit within 100 miles of 45-00 N., 54-00 W. (110 miles South of Cape Race).

1350:	S.S. CITY OF NEW YORK (see 1015 and 1105 above) torpedoed at 35-00 N., 74-44 W. at 1350. Reported radio broken.

1410:	S.S. PATRICIA SKAKEL (U.S. Cargo 4964 tons) reports hearing explosion and seeing vessel of unknown nationality go up in fire at 1354. Position 42-18 N., 69-25 W.

1420:	S.S. PAULSBURO "QUM" (distress traffic is ended). PAULSBORO proceeding toward light ship at 10 knots 6 miles away. (See our 1210 and 1310 above).

1425:	ELIZABETH CITY sending 2 J2F's and WILMINGTON sending 1DB7 to scene of CITY OF NEW YORK. Bomber from LANGLEY FIELD on patrol redirected to scene. ROPER 85 miles from scene.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

March 29, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E.W.T.

1430:	Coast Guard New York reports intercept S.S. CITY OF NEW YORK at 1350 "Long. 74-34 W. going down". Apparently an incomplete message.

1430:	Received report that S.S. EXCELSIOR sent SOS at 0700 March 29, Position 34-55 N., 74-50 W. Diesel engine, two cylinders, leaking salt water.

1515:	SSS S.S. HERTFORD (British cargo 11785 tons) torpedoed. Sent SSS torpedoed from 1505 to 1511. First position received was 40-50 N., 63-34 W. Other positions were 40-50 N., 63-31 W. and 40-45 N., 63-34 W. Position is about 300 miles east of Nantucket.

1630:	Inshore Patrol Boston reports that a plane searched the area of the explosion reported by S.S. PATRICIA SKAKLE (see our 1410). Results negative. Plane returning to base.

1700:	S.S. HERTFORD reports "abandoning ship" at 1531. Position 40-50 N., 63-31 W. (See our 1515).

1800:	ROPER. Position 34-00 N., 76-38 W. made 3 attacks after sound contact. She dropped a total of 26 charges with no positive results beyond a large oil slick possibly from a previous wreck Searched area 3 hours. Time of first attack was 1015.

1925:	Teletype reports tug and pilot coming to take PAULSBORO in tonight. She is close to light ship now. Ship will not handle without tug. (See 1210, 1300, 1420 above).

1930:	Dispatch reports S.S. HERTFORD torpedoed at 40-50 N., 63-30 W. at 1503 Q today. HALIFAX rendering aid with cooperation from aircraft. (See 1515 above).

2025:	Intercept reports SOS from S.S. PAUL HARWOOD (U.S. Tanker 6610 tons) off Fenwick Shoals (20 miles south of Cape Henlopen). Time 2014 Q. Need assistance. Main injection broken.

2145:	13th Bomber group reports at 1821 Q position 42-20 N., 70-14 W., saw sub just below surface. On first run dropped 1 depth charge but was short. Came back two minutes later and dropped 1 depth charge. After first depth charge saw an oil slick. Continued observation for an hour and a half. At 1939 Q saw periscope at 42-20 N., 70-19 W. but was not in position to bomb.

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March 29, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E.W.T.

2150:	Cominch reports enemy transmission within 100 miles of 37-30 N., 67-00 W. at 1733 Q March 29.

2200:	RDF at 2042 within 100 miles of 38 N., 62-30 W.

2208:	Oregon Inlet motor lifeboat reports vessel apparently a submarine. Position 8 miles east of Wimble Shoals Buoy. Due to low visibility positive identification not possible. Vessel changed course several times apparently trying to evade identification. Vessel disappeared in the dark.

2300:	Boeing Clipper 307 reported submarine at 1250 Q in Crooked Island Passage (23-00 N., 74-30 W.).

2315:	Dispatch (C-30050). With reference to SOS 2014 and 2025. PAUL N. HARWOOD off Fenwick Shoals. Position of the HARWOOD doubtful but USS HERBERT now proceeding to the scene with estimated time of arrival 2300 Q. Sea Force 6, wind force 8, both from the NW. Poor visibility. At 2400 HARWOOD proceeding under own power HERBERT ordered back to station.

2330:	Intercept SSS S.S. SCCONY VACUUM (U.S. Tanker 6600 tons) south bound. Position 33-47 N., 75-00 W. at 2240 sighted submarine.

2350:	Cominch reports enemy transmission within 100 miles 46-30 N., 35-30 W. at 2007 March 29.

MARCH 30

0030:	C.G. CUTTER 456 made sound contact and dropped 4 depth charges. Patrol vessel DIX went to assist. Results not reported. Position 10 miles SE Minot's Light (just off Boston). Time 2303.

0040:	C.G. EXCELSIOR reports she has been unable to obtain any sights since leaving. Break down occurred about 30 miles from Hatteras and she has apparently drifted with stream since. Strong northerly winds and being light possibly affected the drift. Two patrol planes sighted her at 1600 March 29. Her condition is O.K. (See 1430 above).

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0730:	S.S. EXCELSIOR reports she is completely disabled. Impossible to run engine. Requires immediate assistance. Position at 0700 March 29, 34-59 N., 74-50 W.

0735:	Cominch reports enemy transmission within 100 miles of 43-30 N., 60-30 W. at 0007.

0800:	Comfive reports that motor lifeboat returned to Oregon Inlet Coast Guard Station at 0130 March 30 and reported following: At about 2130 March 29 while returning to Oregon Inlet Station and in position approximately 5 miles south by west of Wimble Shoals Buoy sighted what appeared to be one large submarine and two small ones without lights in vicinity about 500 yards to southward from lifeboat. The two small submarines were judged to be about 75 feet long. One of the small submarines pursued the lifeboat to position about one and one quarter miles from the beach about 8 miles SW of Wimble Shoals Buoy, known as Cape Hatteras Bank. The lifeboat was then about one mile from the beach and continued to within one half mile of the beach. The small submarine was last sighted in position about one and one quarter miles off shore. The lifeboat continued north along shore and returned to station. Sea rough. Visibility about one half mile.

	Submitted

		T. R. FRENCH
		Ensign, USNR

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

MARCH 30, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E.W.T.

0715:	H.M.S. FLEUR DE LIS escorting tug NORTHWIND to assist in search for survivors and ships at 41-30 N. 64-33 - S/S/ OCANA reported torpedoed March 26 (see our 0200 Mar. 26)

0810:	ComI reports airplanes bombing sub on Steelwagon Bank. C.G. #456 gave sub attack with depth charges. 15 miles SE of Minot's Light.

1045:	H.M.S. ROXBOROUGH sighted 2 life boats, presumably from S/S/ HERFORD (see our 1930 March 29)

1205:	S/S/ EXCELSIOR sighted at 0900 35-06 N. 73-53 W. At 1410 sighted 35-25 74-24 by army planes, anchored, 5 men on bridge.

1255:	Sub sighted by Army observation plane at 34-40 N. 76-12 W. 15 miles E. Cape Lookout. Sub submerged when plane approached. Plane keeping watch.

1345:	Coast Guard Plane dropped 2 depth charges on suspicious wake, 12 miles off Oregon Gulch. Plane remaining at scene until additional air support arrives.

1345:	Com5 phoned corrected position of S/S/ City of NEW YORK - 35-14N. 74-09W. - At 1410 PBY search area for survivors. - negative result. (see our 1350 March 29)

1458:	Elizabeth City reports - Observation plane sighted sub at 36-12N. 74-48W. - Sub dove on approach. Plane circled but could not relocate sub - no bombs dropped.

1510:	Plane sighted debris: 5 yellow life rafts empty, life ring, several tanks, no survivors, search area 34-52 N. 69-58 W. (S/S CAROLYN reported torpedoed 34N-70 W. March 26).

1512:	2nd Bomb group plane sighted sub 33-50 76-12 ( 40 miles south Cape Lookout).

1515:	C.G.s Squad. #104 sighted debris at 38-37N, 74-50W. (20 miles E. of Cape May)

1530:	Navy plane bombed oil and mud patch 35-24N. 75-19W - 3 planes on scene. Contact promising.

2045:	S/S TULSA (U.S. Cargo 5083 tons) Ashore on Lookout Shoal. Need assistance. P.C. 463 and motor life boat from Ft. Macon and Morehead City on way to investigate, at 2310 Commercial tug from Wilmington N. C. sent to assistance. 0230 owner advises Commercial tug unavailable, request use of SS RESOLUTE. Com5 advises Coast Guard Cutter alongside TULSA and it is hoped that she will float at full tide.

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ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E.W.T.

2110:	S/S HERBERT contact approximately 33-12N 74-48W. 10 miles SSE Ocean City, Md. Contact turned out to be wreck, 14 depth charges used.

2345:	Net tender HOLLY (Inshore Patrol ComI) reports sub on surface 1 mile north of Boston light ships. Boston gate entrance closed. PC 473 & 410 DDS MACOMB & EMMONS proceeding to scene.

MARCH 31, 1942.

0021:	S/S SARPEDON (British Cargo 3548 tons). SSS submarine on surface 4 miles south Cape Lookout. At 0120 S/S/ SARPEDON ends distress.

0450:	S/S ROPER picked up 47 survivors from one life boat and two rafts. 3 more life boats at vicinity, position 35-41N. 73-39W. Later picked up 23 more survivors plus new born infant in life boat. Survivors presumably from S/S CITY OF NEW YORK (see our 1350 March 29).

NOTE:	Tugs RESOLUTE and relief standing off Cape Henry with S/S/ OLEAN in tow. S/S OLEAN anchored at Lynnhaven. Tow will proceed Baltimore A.M. March 31 (S/S OLEAN torpedoed March 15).




		W. M. MATERNE
		Ens. USNR.

EASTERN SEA FRONTIER

SERIAL 71

MARCH 31, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E.W.T.

1110 -	(Continuation of 0450 of Serial 70, March 30th) Greer ordered to divert from and to proceed to vicinity of Roper to assist search for survivors of City of New York. At 1340 Norfolk reported 26 more survivors picked up, making a total of 96 accounted for.

1152 -	The Menominee was torpedoed and sunk and its tow of 3 barges, to Allegheny, the Barnegat and the Ontario were shelled and sunk 3 miles N/E of Paramore Bank Buoy, Md. at 0300 March 31. At 0930 3 survivors from the Ontario (one believed to be the Master) were picked up and are now at C.G. Station at Metomkin Inlet. At 2055 S.S. Northern Sun landed 2 more survivors and a body at Dewes, Del.

1200 -	(See our 2335 of March 27) The SSS from ship with call letters ZTUJ has been identified as the SS Widestone interviewed in New York by Intelligence on March 31. The Widestone followed by a suspicious vessel had announced "am opening fire". However, before doing so, searchlights from shore lit up the vessel, silhouetting a destroyer between ship and searchlight, making it impossible to fire.

1425 -	S.S. Bangore sighted sub 12 miles due east of Miami, at 1529 another message indicated distress had ended.

1555 -	Cominch reports RDF Bearings show enemy unit within 100 miles of 44N, 43W at 1042.

1630 -	Cominch reports S.S. Rio Gallegos has landed in New York 32 survivors of the Peder Bogen, torpedoed March 23 at 24-43 N, 57-44 W and believed sunk. 21 are missing including Master and the only passenger, all of whom are in a lifeboat equipped with 2 way radio and navigating instruments.

1645 -	B-25 (Army plane) sighted sub 25 miles off Wrightsville Beach (Wilmington, N.C.) and dropped 4 depth bombs with result of much oil but no debris. Stayed on scene till 1030. At 1745 2 C. G. Boats arrived and dropped 15 D.C.'s.

1830 -	Civil Air Patrol sighted very large oil slick at 37-55N, 74-57W (1000 yards from Winter Quarter Shoals). Airplane (bomber) wheel and other debris floating in middle of slick.

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SERIAL 71

March 31, 1942

ENEMY ACTION DIARY

ALL TIMES E.W.T.

2045 -	Plane from 112th Observation Squadron, Dover, sighted oil slick, wreckage and a life preserver labeled "Pacific" at 37-58N, 74-50W (due east of Winter Quarter Shoals) The CQM's departure schedule lists a tanker Pacific Sun that may have departed Chester, Pa. for Texas.

2115 -	S.S. Florida (8580 ton U.S. Tanker departed N.Y. March 28 for Port Arthur), SSS allo, attacked by sub at 34-10N, 76-50W, (35 miles S/E of Cape Lookout) was on course 140° T. Speed of advance 14 knots.

2243 -	Trawler Breeze reported disabled 200 miles S/E by S of Boston, (from ComOne).

2300 -	S.S. Tiger (U.S. Tanker 5992 tons) with cargo of Navy oil torpedoed about 10 miles S/E of Cape Henry. Ship still afloat and not on fire at 0415. C.G. Cutter Jackson standing by to try to salvage. 41 survivors on YP52 being brought in to Norfolk. Number of missing unknown. At 0445 Jackson reported towing Tiger to Hampton Roads.

0135 -	Apr. 1st - Hamilton made 3 D.C. attacks at excellent sound contacts position 5 1/2 miles, bearing 144° from Wimble Shoals Buoy. Contact moving on first two attacks, stationary after third attack. Oil bubbles continued to appear. Hamilton believes submarine lies on bottom.

0710 -	65th Observation Squadron reports vessel apparently torpedoed at 36-42N, 75-32W. No apparent survivors. Plane standing by. This may be the Tiger, as position is about 15 miles east of position of Tiger's torpedoing. Intelligence interviewed survivors aboard S.S. Yarmouth in New York which revealed the following attacks not hitherto known:

	A. S.S. Mary (U.S. cargo 5104 tons) was torpedoed and sunk on March 3 at 08-25N, 52-50W.

	B. S.S. George L. Torian (Canadian cargo 3000 tons) was torpedoed and sunk on Feb. 22, 200 miles south of Trinidad.

	C. S.S. Everesma (Latvian cargo 3644 tons) was torpedoed and sunk Feb. 28, 550 miles ENE of the Barbadoes.

	Submitted

		GEORGE DWIGHT
		Lieut., U.S.N.R.