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United States and Allied Submarine Successes in the Paciﬁc and Far East During World War II THIRD EDITION

JOHN D. ALDEN and CRAIG R. MCDONALD Foreword by Erich Mühlthaler

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Alden, John D., 1921– United States and Allied submarine successes in the Paciﬁc and Far East during World War II / by John D. Alden and Craig R. McDonald ; foreword by Erich Mühlthaler.— 3rd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-7864-4213-3 softcover : 50# alkaline paper 1. World War, 1939–1945 — Naval operations — Submarine — Chronology. 2. World War, 1939–1945 — Naval operations, American — Chronology. 3. World War, 1939–1945 — Naval operations, British — Chronology. 4. World War, 1939–1945 — Naval operations, Dutch — Chronology. 5. World War, 1939–1945 — Paciﬁc Area — Chronology. I. McDonald, Craig R., 1951– II. Title. D783.A56 2009 940.54'51— dc22 2009021311 British Library cataloguing data are available ©2009 John D. Alden. All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Manufactured in the United States of America

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To the commanding ofﬁcers and crews of the United States and Allied submarines that served in World War II, especially those still on Eternal Patrol

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The individuals mentioned provided personal correspondence and source material. Particular thanks are due to the following who offered assistance and encouragement during the collection of data for this compilation:

Rear Admiral John D. H. Kane, USN (Ret.), former director of naval history Ralph J. Lotito, San Francisco, California John B. Lundstrom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Gregory Michno, Westland, Michigan Erich Mühlthaler, Burghausen, Germany Roger Pineau, Bethesda, Maryland (deceased) Professor Jürgen Rohwer, Weinstadt, Germany James C. Sawruk, Allentown, Pennsylvania William G. Somerville, Lincolnshire, England John D. Spek, Zoetermeer, Netherlands Dirk Sweerstra, Leeuwarden, Netherlands Stefan Terzibaschitsch, Leonberg, Germany (deceased) Anthony Tully of www.combinedﬂeet.com Maurice Voss, Welkenraedt, Belgium David C. R. Webb, Dartford, England Christopher C. Wright, editor, Warship International

Roger W. Allan, Japan Dean C. Allard, former director of naval history Captain Edward L. Beach, USN (Ret.), Washington, D.C. (deceased) Gus Britton, assistant director, Royal Naval Submarine Museum, HMS Dolphin, Gosport, England (deceased) Bernard E. Cavalcante, Ofﬁce of Naval History Walter Cloots, Herentals, Belgium Commander P. R. Compton-Hall, MBE, RN (Ret.), director, Royal Naval Submarine Museum, HMS Dolphin, Gosport, England (deceased) Peter E. Cundall, Parramatta, NSW, Australia, and www.combinedﬂeet.com Robert Hackett of www.combinedﬂeet. com Jan-Olaf Hendig, Stockholm, Sweden Gerard Horneman, Koog aan de Zaan, Netherlands

I am particularly indebted to Craig McDonald of Bloomington, Indiana, for recovering my data from obsolete diskettes, converting them to a current database, and entering thousands of updates and changes. Without his assistance this edition could not have been published.

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Foreword by Erich Mühlthaler Preface

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A Detailed Explanation of the Data

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Chronological Listing of U.S. and Allied Submarine Attacks 27 Soviet Submarine Attacks in the Paciﬁc, August 1945 Appendix: U.S. and Allied Submarine Minelaying Activities Attack Number Index by Submarine Name Attack Number Index by Japanese Vessel Name

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FOREWORD by Erich Mühlthaler

I still well remember the day in 1990 when I received my copy of the ﬁrst edition of U.S. Submarine Attacks During World War II. I was immediately deeply impressed by the wealth of data that someone had taken the burden to compile. After many years I can truly say that it was this work by John D. Alden which inspired me to start my own research into the ﬁeld of Japanese merchant shipping. During the following years I collected every bit of Western language information that I could ﬁnd about Japanese merchant ships. However, I realized that a thorough and more ﬁnal approach to this subject would deﬁnitely require the study of the Japanese language sources. The Japanese language barrier has always been a major hindrance for any serious Western researcher. To overcome this barrier I made the commitment to study the basics of the Japanese language. It took me several years of difﬁcult study and many headaches until I achieved a good command of reading Japanese text. In 2001 as I was becoming proﬁcient in Japanese, I came across a notice in a naval magazine that mentioned a privately published second edition, now titled United States and Allied Submarine Successes in the Paciﬁc and Far East during World War II. This small notice caused me many sleepless nights until I succeeded in getting one of these rare copies. This volume proved to be a largely revised and expanded edition, including extensive use of highly important material from the Allied

ULTRA signals intelligence agencies and — for the ﬁrst time — invaluable data from more recent Japanese language publications translated by William G. Somerville. Based on this excellent revised edition I intensiﬁed my own investigations, looking for additional Japanese sources. During the ensuing years the main focus of my work has been the investigation of the particulars of every Japanese merchant ship above 200 gross registry tons, including data on construction, technical speciﬁcations, correct spelling of the ship’s name, ship owner(s), army/naval requisitions, wartime movements and ﬁnal fate. In addition I have also created a large database for the many hundreds of smaller and larger vessels captured by the Japanese during the early months of the Paciﬁc War. I am deeply indebted to my Japanese friend Nori-san who has enabled me to obtain many Japanese language publications and other newly published documents. During the last decade there has been a steady increase of new Japanese publications edited by a new generation of Japanese researchers. By far the most important publication is the 12-volume work Senji Nippon Senmeiroku 1937–1950 ( Japanese Wartime Shipping Register) compiled by Japan’s leading merchant shipping expert, Hiroshi Hayashi, published in November 2006 by Senzen Senpaku Kenkyukai (The Old Ship´s Research Group). This gigantic work gives information on about 47,000 ships above 20 grt together with their technical data and war loss 1

Foreword by Erich Mühlthaler information. It was based on all available and existing Japanese ofﬁcial documents and material. To cross-check all listed Japanese ship losses against entries in Submarine Successes and to combine all known data from Western and Japanese sources including results of my 20 years of research I began an intensive and extremely fruitful exchange of correspondence with John D. Alden and Craig R. McDonald. As a result, we have been successful in evaluating and verifying data for most entries in Submarine Successes and also have been able to ﬁll in many gaps in the data, correct several old mistranslations of ship names, and ﬁx other errors mainly originating from early postwar records. Moreover, we have compiled a huge amount of new and additional data otherwise not accessible to most Western researchers.

2 This newly revised edition is the most comprehensive and unique reference work of its kind — the product of more than 30 years of detailed research by the leading expert in the ﬁeld, John Alden. It provides the most extensive and reliable data from all available Western and Japanese sources on American and other Allied submarine successes against Japanese shipping in the Paciﬁc and Indian oceans in any one volume. Without a doubt, John Alden´s monumental and outstanding work will stand as an everlasting tribute to all brave and proud American and other Allied submariners who were ﬁghting for a free world. Burghausen Germany

Erich Mühlthaler, a member of the World Ship Society, has studied all aspects of Japanese merchant shipping during World War II since the mid–1980s, especially data from Japanese language sources.

PREFACE Naval historians of World War II generally credit the United States submarine force with having played a major role in winning the war against Japan by gradually but inexorably picking off the ships that constituted the lifeline between the empire and its far-ﬂung possessions and conquests. Although the major outcomes of the submarine campaign are well known, and many accounts have been published extolling the exploits of particular submarines, no deﬁnitive record of our submarines’ successes has yet been compiled. The problem is inherent in the very nature of undersea warfare. Submarine commanders can seldom observe their attacks closely enough to be certain of the results, let alone identify the ship being attacked. On the other side, the victim of an underwater assault rarely sees its attacker, and may not even be sure whether an explosion was caused by a torpedo or a mine. For these and other related reasons there are many gaps in the record of “who attacked whom” during the war in the Far East. Submarine commanders of all nations claimed many more sinkings than actually occurred, and this was especially the case in the war against Japan. The primary objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive list of all U.S. submarine attacks for which success was claimed (or was later found to have occurred), together with corresponding information on Japanese and other ship losses during the war. In the interest of completeness, the record has been expanded to include the few attacks made by U.S. sub-

marines in the Atlantic, the attacks made by British and Dutch submarines operating in the Paciﬁc and Indian oceans, those made by Soviet submarines late in the war, and casualties caused by mines laid in the Far Eastern areas by U.S. and Allied submarines. Much of the basic information herein was published in 1989 in my book U.S. Submarine Attacks During World War II (Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute). As I noted in the preface to that volume, it was “by no means ... the ﬁnal word on the achievements of U.S. and Allied submarines” during the war. In fact, the objective was to “facilitate the work of future researchers by providing a handy compilation of the data recorded by others, including those entries that have turned out to be false leads in the search for the truth.” Many individuals responded with new data, but the bulk of the information that has been added to this updated listing comes from three sources: originally topsecret ULTRA intelligence information derived from Japanese radio messages intercepted and decrypted during the war; information translated from Japanese publications by William G. Somerville of Lincolnshire, England; and material translated from Japanese and other documents by Erich Mühlthaler of Burghausen, Germany. The ULTRA information and Japanese translations by Somerville resulted in a self-published second edition of approximately 110 copies in 1999. Those two sources of information plus Mühlthaler’s recent additions have added thousands of new details and created this third edition. I have ﬂeshed these out with brief 3

Preface descriptions of the attacks taken directly from submarine patrol reports. The number of reported crew, civilians, or military personnel casualties has been greatly expanded; convoy names have been added. Finally, I have added my personal evaluation of the result of each attack based on the totality of the reported evidence and my assessment of the reliability of the various sources of information. However, I must repeat my earlier disclaimer: This work is still by no means the ﬁnal word on U.S. and Allied submarine successes. Particularly on the

4 Japanese side I am reporting information that has come to me two or three hands removed from the original Japanese-language records. Craig R. McDonald, [email protected], and I will welcome corrections or additions, especially from anyone who has access to primary or archival sources. John D. Alden Commander, USN (Ret.) [email protected]

A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE DATA Caution

1. Submarine hull number and name 2. Patrol number 3. Commanding ofﬁcer’s name 4. Month and year 5. Date and hour 6. Submarine’s position 7. Type of target believed attacked 8. Estimated target size 9. Type of attack: torpedo hits and number ﬁred, or gun attack 10. Result claimed: sunk, damaged, or other

Users are reminded that this list contains only attacks that were originally claimed as successful or were later determined to have been successful. Approximately an equal number of unsuccessful attacks are not included. Note that post-war records have shown conclusively that many claimed hits were actually misses or duds; others were based on very weak visual or audio indications and are unsupported by any records discovered to date. The fact that a claim is listed in this book should never be interpreted as evidence of an actual hit. Users are urged to read the following explanatory material before attempting to interpret the records of attacks, which are extremely condensed and use many abbreviations.

The next seven data elements, which appear below the submarine entries, after the attack number, present the attack as reported from the Japanese perspective: 11. Reference Source(s): major ones are noted here, others elsewhere as described in the detailed section 12. Date: usually but not always the same as reported by the submarine 13. Location of attack: this seldom agrees exactly with the position reported by the submarine 14. Type of ship actually attacked 15. Tonnage of ship attacked (gross tons for merchant types, standard displacement tons for regular warships) 16. Name of ship attacked {incorrect or non-valid names are in braces} 17. Damage incurred: sunk; heavy, medium, or light damage; undamaged, etc.

A Brief Explanation of the Data Tables Each attack is presented in 19 data elements, which readers familiar with submarine operations will be able to follow with little difﬁculty. More detailed descriptions of each data element, including the abbreviations and annotations used, will be found later in this section. The ﬁrst 10 data elements, which appear as the top line in each attack record, describe the attack as made by the submarine: 5

A Detailed Explanation of the Data In the bottom line(s), printed in italics, are the following data: 18. Comments: an abbreviated account of the attack as presented in the submarine’s patrol report (PR), followed by details from the speciﬁc sources and comments by the author [in brackets]. 19. Alden Evaluation: Alden’s personal overall evaluation of the attack’s outcome: S for sunk, D for damaged, 0 for not hit, etc. These are followed by symbols for Alden’s estimate of the reliability of the source data. See the detailed section for a full explanation.

Some Cautions War records are replete with cases where submarine commanders mistakenly believed they had sunk ships. Observations made hastily with only a few feet of periscope exposed, or in a chaotic night attack on a milling convoy, are often inaccurate; those based only on explosions heard, the behavior of radar pips, or noises picked up by sonar, are also likely to be unreliable. Many commanders were deceived by premature explosions of their torpedoes. It was even more common for them to overestimate the size of their targets, in part because of the magniﬁcation provided by periscope lenses and also because of the limited opportunity to examine the ship being attacked. Both warships and merchant ships of common types tend to have family resemblances. Tankers, for example, look alike whether large or small; similarly, small warships can look like larger types when viewed under conditions of poor visibility. The ability of U.S. submariners to identify their targets by name was so poor that by 1944 Commander Submarines Paciﬁc told his skippers to stop trying and just use standard tonnage estimates. On the enemy side, ships seldom saw an attacking submarine. In some cases ships sim-

6 ply disappeared, and the cause, location, or time of loss may therefore not have been known accurately. Since submerged submarines during World War II often could not know their position precisely, and ships under attack may not have had time to establish their position accurately, the reported locations of attacks are likely to be only approximate and will seldom agree with the position reported by the attacking submarine. The problem is compounded when sinkings occurred hours or days after the initial damage, or when several submarines attacked ships in the same convoy. Matching particular submarine attacks to speciﬁc ship casualties is therefore imprecise if not impossible in many cases. Another problem results from differences in the amount and quality of information provided by the various sources of data on submarine attacks. Such differences include ship classiﬁcation systems, methods of measuring and reporting tonnage, identiﬁcation of geographic features, the use of different time zones, and others. It will be noted that Japanese sources frequently report two or more different positions or times for a given ship casualty. Such differences can result from different basic records of the event as well as from errors in translation or transcription. Separate reports made by the ship that was hit, its naval escorts, other ships in company, rescue ships, or survivors of sinkings, will almost always vary in detail. The matter of time zones is particularly important. U.S. submarines frequently had their clocks set to different zone times, whereas Japanese sources always use standard “Tokyo time.” Because this tabulation incorporates data from many sources in a necessarily condensed format, users are urged to study carefully the information that follows on the sources as well as the method, conventions, and abbreviations used in presenting the data. In the case of English-language reports of data from Japanese records, errors in the transliteration and interpretation of the Japanese characters are easily made. For example, this has led to confusion

7 in some ship names. If sources disagree signiﬁcantly about one or more facts (ship name, date, etc.) both are shown on a separate line or explained in the comments. Particular attention is invited to the warning by W. G. Somerville that the reliability of the Japanese records translated by him may have been affected by cross-quotation from U.S. and Allied sources. Also note the special section on ULTRA, in which problems inherent in the decryption and translation process are discussed in more detail. In all cases it is important to bear in mind the distinction between data whether reported from U.S. or Japanese sources; the assessment by each side separately of the causes or results of an attack; and the attribution or assignment of credit to a particular submarine, which is a judgment based on comparing information from the attacker to that from the victim. This distinction is especially important in cases involving “wolf pack” attacks by several submarines on Japanese convoys, and in those attributed to mines.

Principal Sources of Data on U.S. Submarine Attacks 1. Patrol reports constitute the original or primary source of data on most attacks as made by U.S. or Allied submarines. These detailed reports by the submarine commanders were the principal basis for assessing the results of attacks during the war. They have been used extensively and often uncritically by the authors of most published histories or accounts of wartime submarine actions. Although there may be some minor slanting in the reports to portray the submarine’s performance in the most favorable light, their descriptions of the actual attacks are the best available. Alden has reviewed almost all U.S. patrol reports, including formerly secret annexes available at the Naval Historical Center, and has examined many in detail where necessary to resolve conﬂicting information from other sources. Such cases include those where Japanese casu-

A Detailed Explanation of the Data alties apparently were caused by attacks judged unsuccessful by the U.S. evaluators, those where submarines were given ofﬁcial credit for sinking “Unknown Marus,” and those where two or more submarines made attacks on the same ships or convoys. Where submarines were lost on patrol, some information may have been available to the authorities from radio messages sent before the submarine was lost; events seen or heard by other submarines, surface ships, or aircraft; information discovered by intelligence methods; inferences based on the last known position or assigned patrol area of the submarine; or reports by survivors. 2. During the war the Submarine Operations Research Group (SORG), under Commander Submarines, Paciﬁc (ComSubPac), listed and assessed all reported submarine attacks. It took into account the commanding ofﬁcers’ patrol reports, the comments of higher commanders in their endorsements to the reports, and the limited information available from radio trafﬁc with submarines that were lost or other sources. SORG tabulations by date and hour of attack and also by boat and patrol number were used. These were classiﬁed secret until well after the war. It is apparent that little intelligence information was made available to SORG. So-called ULTRA information obtained from decrypted Japanese messages was not provided. Data entries in SORG are: date (month/day/year), hour, light condition, operational command (headquarters), latitude, longitude, type of approach and attack, torpedo model, torpedoes ﬁred, hits, target type, result, estimated target tonnage, submarine hull number, and patrol number. The “result” data represents SORG’s assessment of the success of the attack with, in most cases, no knowledge of the identity of the actual target. SORG’s assessments of sinkings and damage, as well as those of target tonnage, almost always agree with those of the operational commanders. Unfortunately, they are greatly overestimated in comparison with postwar analyses. Although this was known during

A Detailed Explanation of the Data the war to the few people who had knowledge of ULTRA ﬁndings, it was not revealed lest the Japanese ﬁnd out that their codes were being broken. The SORG assessments, however, have been given certain credence by being cited in the U.S. government publication United States Submarine Losses, World War II (hereafter cited as USSL). Despite its limitations, the SORG compilation is a generally accurate summary of the data in patrol reports; as such it is handier to work with than the original patrol reports. In addition to the ULTRA problem, SORG’s assignment of partial credit to two or more submarines in certain cases has proven to be incorrect. Another shortcoming is that SORG gives the time of attack rounded off to the nearest hour, and more seriously, shows the time as given in the patrol report without consideration of the zone time being used. Since Japanese reports all used Tokyo time, submarine time reported in a different zone must be corrected before the reports can be compared. See further discussion of zone times under the description of the date/hour. 3. U.S. and Allied submarines laid mine ﬁelds in Japanese waters and these are known to have sunk or damaged shipping. A number of sinkings that the Japanese attributed to submarines were probably caused by mines. Because such sinkings usually occurred some time after the mines were laid and seldom can be pinpointed to the reported location of the mine ﬁeld, they are very difﬁcult to attribute to speciﬁc submarines. The problem is compounded because mines were often laid in the same or nearby areas by Allied aircraft or even by the Japanese themselves. Casualties that have been ofﬁcially attributed to, or appear likely to have been caused by, submarine-laid mines are included in the Mine Attacks section.

Principal British Data Sources 1. Most patrol reports by British submarines were not readily available for this book.

8 Starting in September 1944, a number of British submarines operated out of Fremantle, Australia, and Subic Bay, the Philippines, under U.S. operational control. Reports of these patrols were found in the Operational Archives at the Naval Historical Center, but they may now have been transferred to the National Archives. 2. The ofﬁcial record of British submarine attacks is Naval Staff History Second World War, Submarines, Vol. 3, Operations in Far Eastern Waters, published in 1956 and referred to hereafter as the British Staff History or BSH. This volume contains summaries of each patrol (including those made by Dutch submarines when under British operational control), data on mine ﬁelds, and an assessment of ships sunk. Much of the information (especially on small craft attacked) is given only in general terms; in some cases not even dates are provided. The summaries of patrols from the Netherlands East Indies and Ceylon from 1941 to 1943 are reasonably descriptive, but those from Ceylon in 1944 and 1945 are quite sketchy. Patrols from Australia and Subic Bay are generally reported in more detail. The 6th patrol of HMS Storm was inadvertently omitted. There are also some errors in the assessments, which is not surprising given the early publication date. 3. Some supplementary information on patrols from Ceylon was found in the so-called “Success Book,” a handwritten record kept during the war, in which attacks made by most of the British submarines are recorded. These entries correlate fairly well with the information in BSH, but the two records are not entirely consistent. The “Success Book” does, however, give dates for some attacks that are not dated in BSH. The book is held by the Royal Submarine Naval Museum in Gosport, England.

Principal Dutch Data Sources Dutch submarines operated under several command organizations. After a few patrols under direct Dutch control in early December

9 1941, most of the Dutch boats in the Far East were placed under British operational control and based in Ceylon until shifting to Fremantle in 1944. The patrols of these boats are summarized in the British staff history (BSH). Reports for the Dutch patrols made from Australia after they came under American operational control were available at the Naval Historical Center. The oldest Dutch boats did not go to Ceylon but escaped directly to Australia. The KXII, K-XIV, and K-XV conducted special missions from Fremantle under the U.S./Netherlands Forces Intelligence Service (NEFIS); these are not included in BSH. The closest thing to an ofﬁcial listing of Dutch submarine attacks appears in the publication De Nederlandse Onderzeedienst 1906–1966, hereafter referred to as DNO. This includes limited information on the few attacks made before the boats were placed under British operational control and those made under NEFIS; otherwise it is in good agreement with the British records. There are a few errors in the attributions of credit.

Principal Sources of Data on Japanese Ship Casualties 1. Japanese war records were long reputed to be incomplete because of wartime losses, deliberate destruction, and postwar confusion. Records seized by the United States received little attention after the war and were returned to Japan in a disorganized condition. Accordingly, the available original records were largely inaccessible for many years, especially to persons unable to read them in the original Japanese. The English-language compilations listed below do not include references to the speciﬁc Japanese archival records and must therefore be accepted more or less on faith. This is particularly unfortunate when separate compilations are in conﬂict, which is the case rather frequently. In some cases it is impossible to judge which source is more likely to be correct. In order to provide a cross-reference of the major

A Detailed Explanation of the Data data sources, the data tables list the major differences, including those believed to be erroneous. 2. One of the most useful primary sources is the radio messages sent by ships under attack. In many cases, these were intercepted, decrypted, and translated in whole or in part by the super-secret Allied operations commonly known as ULTRA or Magic. Unfortunately, the U.S. translations are often incomplete and subject to garbles in interception and errors in translation or interpretation. (See the section headed ULTRA for more information on these problems.) However many of the original messages are in the Japanese archives and are probably the basis for some of the recent Japaneselanguage compilations. Written combat and casualty reports submitted by the ships involved in submarine attacks would be other primary sources. 3. A semi-ofﬁcial English-language tabulation of Japanese ships sunk or damaged was prepared by Japanese researchers for the U.S. Far East Command in 1952. It received limited publication as a monograph titled The Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II, hereafter abbreviated as IJN. This was for many years the most comprehensive list of data on Japanese ship casualties, especially damages short of sinking or total loss. IJN gives data for the date, name of vessel, type, gross tonnage (for noncombatants only), place of loss, cause, and extent of damage. The ship casualties are reported in monthly lists accompanied by charts showing the approximate location of most casualties. In a few cases the charts do not agree with the data in the tables. There are quite a few errors in IJN, typographical or due to misreading of the original records used, which are not identiﬁed. 4. The German naval researchers Jentschura, Jung, and Mickel in 1970 published Die Japanischen Kriegsschiffe, 1869–1945 a major work based on information gathered by the late German naval historian Erich Groner and Shizuo Fukui, a Japanese naval constructor. This was translated into English in 1977 as

A Detailed Explanation of the Data Warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1869– 1945, hereafter referred to as WIJN. The book covers those ships that were part of the Japanese Navy, including a large number of requisitioned and converted merchant ships. It also has a separate listing of standardized merchant types built in war programs. Information on ship sinkings appears to have been provided by Fukui from original records or derived from other published sources. There is very little information on casualties resulting in damage only. 5. William G. Somerville of Lincolnshire, England, translated material from a variety of Japanese publications. Although the authors have not seen the actual publications and could not read them in any case, we are conﬁdent that his translations are reliable. His sources are identiﬁed as WS1, etc., in the data tables, and a complete list will be found in a later section. Neither he nor the authors can attest to the accuracy of the Japanese information. Much of the detail about the attacks can only have come from Japanese primary sources or archival records. However, the Japanese authors have apparently derived some of their information from published U.S. accounts, including the names of the submarines involved in certain attacks and possibly other details such as times and positions. Therefore Somerville warns that because “Allied and Japanese records have become somewhat intermingled ... cross-quoting will lead to the impression that one source conﬁrms another, when in fact they are from the same original source.” 6. Roger W. Allan, a researcher then living in Japan, provided considerable information from 1986 to 1988 for the original issue of U.S. Submarine Attacks During World War II based on various unpublished Japanese sources not available in the United States. Allan’s whereabouts are unknown, and his information has been largely superseded by data from Japanese books and periodicals translated by Somerville and Mühlthaler. 7. TROMs, or Tabular Record of Movements, of Japanese warships are being compiled

10 and posted on the website www.combinedﬂeet. com (also listed as Nihon Kaigun or Imperial Japanese Fleet.) New material and revisions are being added constantly. The site is run by Jon Parshall with input from many other researchers. TROMs for major classes of Japanese ships are being posted on the website by the following individuals: Battleships (“Senkan”) by Robert Hackett and Sander Kingsepp Cruisers (“Junyokan”) also by Hackett and Kingsepp Submarines (“Sensuikan”) also by Hackett and Kingsepp Auxiliaries (“Tokusetsu Kansen”) by Hackett, Kingsepp, and Peter Cundall Carriers (“Kido Butai”) by Anthony Tully Destroyers and torpedo boats (“Long Lancers”) by Allyn D. Nevitt 8. In March 2008 we were contacted by Erich Mühlthaler, a German historian and researcher specializing in the wartime operations of Japanese merchant ships. Mühlthaler has an extensive library including more than 60 Japanese-language books about merchant shipping and convoys, as well as others in Dutch, French, and Chinese. From these he has generously translated extracts pertaining to U.S. and Allied submarine attacks. In particular, he brought to our attention a major new source of data, the 11-volume work Senji Nippon Senmeiroku (Wartime Japanese Shipping Register) by Hiroshi Hayashi, published in a very limited edition in November 2005. This monumental work covers over 26,000 Japanese ships of 20 or more gross registered tons (GRT)— essentially all that existed from 1937 to 1951. It is based upon all available ofﬁcial and other data, including the very scarce ofﬁcial shipping registers (Nippon Senmeiroku) for the wartime years. Data entries include each ship’s ofﬁcial registry number, radio call sign, name, former name and ﬂag of captured ships, ﬁnal registered tonnage, type at time of loss, date and agent of loss, damage, position (latitude-longitude or

11 geographic location or both), number of people killed (crew, shipboard gunners or armed guards, troops, and passengers), and the exact dates when requisitioned or chartered by the Japanese army (IJA) or navy (IJN). Although the data tables do not include the colorful descriptions of attacks provided by other publications, they have enabled us to identify scores of vessels too small to have been included in any previous sources and to be much more speciﬁc about the actual status of the ships at the time of the attacks. In particular, Senji Nippon Senmeiroku gives the Romanized reading of the Japanese characters of the ship’s name. Mühlthaler has made a special in-depth study of Japanese ship names, which often have been confusing to translators. “Meaning and translation of ship names is a science of its own,” he explains. “Many Japanese names have special readings referring to old shrines, temples, geographical locations, ancient terms and much, much more. Furthermore many shipping companies had their own special naming patterns.” Mühlthaler’s special knowledge has enabled us to resolve most of the uncertainty regarding a ship’s correct name that was evident in the previous editions of this book.

Attribution of Credit 1. Immediately after the war, the Joint Army-Navy Assessment Committee published an assessment of Japanese war losses (sinkings only) in the report hereafter referred to as JANAC. To date, this has been the only ofﬁcial U.S. effort to attribute Japanese losses to speciﬁc agents. The main tables in JANAC contain entries for date, name of vessel, type of vessel, standard tonnage, location, ﬂag of agent, type of agent (submarine, surface warship, aircraft, mine, or marine casualty), and assessment (sunk or probably sunk). The JANAC tables are limited to regular Japanese warships and those merchant ships of 500 or more gross tons that were believed to have been sunk; they do not list any ships that were assessed as damaged short

A Detailed Explanation of the Data of sinking, and they omit most of the smaller merchant-type craft that were converted by the navy into gunboats, submarine chasers, minesweepers, or other warship types. Speciﬁc original source documents are not cited or described, and most of the records used were reportedly packed up and returned to Japan after the assessment was completed. In spite of their limitations and some known errors, JANAC data are widely cited, even in recent publications, because no later or more complete ofﬁcial assessment exists. The minutes of the JANAC deliberations were originally classiﬁed secret but have been declassiﬁed and are available to researchers. They show that the committee met beginning on 15 February 1943 and continued working until 23 January 1947. Some of the early assessments were apparently based entirely on a submarine’s report; these account for the credits of “Unknown Maru” to certain subs. When a sinking was claimed, a serial number was assigned to that case and later matched with information from other sources. It is very difﬁcult to trace a case through the minutes of later meetings; some early cases were reassessed and changed, and others were never resolved. As the war progressed, an increasing amount of intelligence information was provided to the committee, some of which clearly came from ULTRA intercepts. The JANAC assessments are therefore a mixed bag: while largely correct, they contain errors and omissions, some of which are noted in our data tables. JANAC does not identify the speciﬁc ships or units responsible for the sinkings, except for a special appendix listing the sinkings for each U.S. submarine by name. It is possible in most cases to identify the speciﬁc attack being credited by referring to the latitude and longitude given in the boat’s patrol report. The JANAC listings include only a few ships sunk by mines laid by submarines, and none of the submarines are individually identiﬁed. German and Italian ships sunk in the Paciﬁc and Indian Ocean theaters are not included, nor are Allied or neutral ships sunk by mistake. The listings for

A Detailed Explanation of the Data individual U.S. submarines do not include credit for ships sunk by mines or partial credit for those attributed to two or more agents. The latter appear in special tables at the end of JANAC which list the ships for which credit is split between two or more submarines or between submarines and aircraft. These “ofﬁcial” partial credits are frequently overlooked or ignored in other publications. Also, it was JANAC’s policy to assign credit to the agent responsible for ﬁnally sinking a ship, even though it may have been disabled or crippled by another agent only a few days earlier. An example might be a hulk torpedoed by a submarine after having been bombed and left adrift, or a ship badly damaged by a submarine and towed into port where it was sunk by aircraft before it could be repaired. In some other cases ships were so badly damaged that they became total constructive losses, but were never credited by JANAC as sunk. Alden’s evaluations give partial or full credit to submarines in a considerable number of such cases. Three attacks that resulted in known sinkings of U.S. ships also are understandably not mentioned in JANAC. On 26 March 1944 the Tullibee (SS-284) was sunk by a circular run of her own torpedo; one man survived to be taken prisoner and tell the tale after the war. The same fate befell the Tang (SS-306) on 24 October 1944; the commanding ofﬁcer Richard H. O’Kane and seven others were ultimately returned from a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp. On 23 January 1945 the Guardﬁsh (SS-217) ﬁred four torpedoes at what her commanding ofﬁcer thought was a Japanese submarine; two hit and sank the target, which turned out to be the USS Extractor (ARS-16). The 73 survivors were picked up by the Guardﬁsh, but six U.S. sailors were killed. 2. The British and Dutch ofﬁcial histories cited above agree with JANAC in most of their attributions. Unfortunately, neither publication cites its sources for identifying the Japanese ships claimed, so the few disagreements with JANAC cannot be explained. 3. Warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy

12 (WIJN) credits many sinkings to speciﬁc submarines. These appear to have been derived mostly from JANAC. Several erroneous attributions seem to be a misreading of U.S. submarine names or hull numbers, or errors in translation from Japanese to German to English. 4. The major published histories of World War II submarine operations have relied almost entirely on JANAC in claiming the ships sunk. (As noted, JANAC lists only total losses and does not count merchant ships or converted warships smaller than 500 gross tons.) Samuel Eliot Morison’s ﬁfteen-volume History of United States Naval Operations in World War II and the books by Roscoe, Holmes, and Blair (see Other Sources in this section) contain much information on U.S. but little on British and Dutch submarine operations. Blair’s is the only book written late enough to even mention code breaking and ULTRA, but actual ULTRA records had not yet been declassiﬁed and the author was denied access. These books were written primarily from a U.S. submarine point of view and none include complete listings of the ships sunk or damaged. The same comments apply to most of the individual submarine histories or memoirs published since the war.

Detailed Description of the 19 Data Elements Each attack record (a set of 19 data elements) contains information derived from combinations of the sources described. Because of the various ways in which data are presented in the sources, it is impracticable to detail each source’s contribution. For instance, the sources vary in their use of abbreviations for ship types and include many minor differences in dates, locations, and ship tonnages. Where signiﬁcant discrepancies exist in these data elements as well as in the identiﬁcation of the ships, extent of the damage, cause of the damage, or other data, we have included all relevant data sources. In such cases, the top line of data has been judged

13 the most reliable; conﬂicting information is shown in the appropriate data element(s) beneath the top line of data, or explained in the Comments. Minor differences are generally ignored. The listing is basically chronological, according to the order in which the attacks were made, insofar as this could be determined from the records. Ship casualties attributed to submarines, but for which no submarine attack could be found, have been inserted into the sequence according to the date given in the Japanese records. The ﬁrst ten data elements present information from U.S. and Allied sources, such as SORG for U.S. submarines and the British and Dutch ofﬁcial histories for their boats. In many cases, information taken directly from patrol reports has been used to provide greater detail or resolve questionable cases. 1. Submarine: hull number and name for U.S. submarines. British and Dutch submarines did not use hull numbers; their names are preceded by the designations HMS (British) or HNMS (Netherlands). Soviet submarines did not have hull numbers; their attacks are listed in “Soviet Submarine Attacks in the Paciﬁc, August 1945,” a separate section following the Chronological Listing of U.S. and Allied Submarine Attacks. 2. Ptl No.: the patrol number. U.S. patrols were numbered consecutively for each boat whether made in the Atlantic or Paciﬁc theater. For British and Dutch submarines, the numbers are for patrols in the Far East Theater only. The letter A after the patrol number indicates an attack by a U.S. submarine in the Atlantic theater. The letter L after the patrol number indicates that the submarine was lost on this patrol. 3. Commander: the name of the commanding ofﬁcer. 4. Mo/Yr: the month and year of the attack. 5. Dt/Hr: the date and, if known, the hour of the attack. The hour is generally as

A Detailed Explanation of the Data given in SORG. However, it appears that SORG took the times as shown in the patrol reports and rounded them off to the nearest hour without taking into consideration the zone time being used. U.S. subs usually indicated these zones as G (-7), H (-8), I (-9 or Tokyo time), K (-10), or L (-11), the number showing hours away from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). In most cases the difference is not important, but it can be crucial when analyzing attacks on convoys by two or more submarines. Where necessary, patrol report times are adjusted to Japanese time and the exact hour and minute are indicated in the “Comments.” The absence of a date (indicated by —) means that no record of an attack associated with a reported case of sinking or damage could be found. 6. Position: the latitude and longitude are generally given for U.S. submarines. Many positions for British and Dutch submarines are given only as the general patrol area. 7. Target: an abbreviation of the ship type as reported by the U.S. or Allied source. Note that two or more targets (usually small craft) may be listed in a single entry where no further identiﬁcation is available. These are typically British submarine attacks on multiple junks of unknown name. If reported, the number of multiple targets attacked is shown in parentheses after the ship type. For example, Jk(3) is an attack on three junks. (See separate list and explanation of ship “Type” abbreviations below.) 8. Size Est.: estimated tonnage of the target. Note that the target’s size was almost always overestimated by the submarine commander. This was partly because of observational difﬁculties but also because U.S. recognition manuals often gave ﬁgures different from those used by Japanese sources. For instance, submarine ofﬁcers may have cited deadweight rather than gross tonnage when both ﬁgures were listed in the recognition manuals. (See the separate “Tonnage Measures” section below.) Early in the war submarine commanders tried to identify the ship being attacked, but were

A Detailed Explanation of the Data seldom accurate. In April 1944 Commander Submarines Paciﬁc told the skippers to stop trying to identify unknown ships and just use standard tonnages for the common types of merchant ships. 9. Attack Data: the type of the attack. Torpedo attacks are indicated by T followed by the number of hits out of the number of torpedoes ﬁred and a three-letter combination showing the nature of the attack. 1st letter: D day, N night, T twilight, M moonlight 2nd letter: U underwater, S surfaced 3rd letter: V visual, P periscope, R radar, S sonar Because of space limitations, if several salvos were ﬁred at a target in close succession, usually only the ﬁnal attack will be described but the total number of torpedoes ﬁred will be given. In some cases, salvos ﬁred at one ship resulted in hits on other ships in a group; in these instances the total number of torpedoes ﬁred appears only for the ﬁrst target listed, but the hits claimed are indicated for each ship separately. Where entries are incomplete, the missing information was not given in the sources used. Note that most submarine attacks early in the war were made with the boat submerged. Later, night surface attacks were found to be very effective, especially after radar became available. Because of a shortage of torpedoes at various times during the war, target priorities were set by higher commands and changed to suit circumstances. Many targets were missed at times when salvos were deliberately kept small. Torpedo problems existed throughout the war but were particularly serious during the ﬁrst two years; cases of dud hits, premature explosions, and erratic running torpedoes are well represented in the records. In the ﬁnal year of the war, some submarines were issued experimental homing torpedoes (called CUTY or DOGY) for use against attacking escorts. A single homing torpedo was usually ﬁred “blind” with the aid of

14 sonar as the submarine maneuvered to evade the enemy. As the war progressed and large targets became scarcer, surface gun attacks on small craft became more and more common. Although some of these targets were naval picket boats or converted naval types, many were obviously ﬁshing boats and not all were Japanese owned. Relatively few of these craft are listed in the Japanese records of losses; however, in most cases their sinking or damage was clearly observed by the submarine. Some were identiﬁed by boarding the craft, taking prisoners, or recovering material. The data tables include a few names found in the patrol reports and other records that were examined; others could probably be found by a more thorough search. Gun attacks are indicated by G followed by D, N, T, or M for the time of day, as above. 10. Claim: the damage claimed. Abbreviations used are as follows: S SJ P D DJ 0 U X

sunk sunk jointly by two or more subs (British usage) sunk, with partial credit to two or more subs (SORG usage) damaged damaged, joint credit no damage claimed unknown (used for submarines lost on patrol) not a valid attack

The next seven data elements present data on attacks from the post-war Japanese sources. Discrepancies between the various sources are explained in the “Comments.” 11. Reference Sources: the source(s) of information on the Japanese losses from the Japanese perspective. Multiple sources that agree appear on a single line. For example IJS on a single source line refers to three sources in agreement: IJN, JANAC, and Somerville. If sources disagree signiﬁcantly about one or more data items (ship name, date, tonnage, etc.) the sources are shown on separate lines, one below the other, or the discrepancy is explained in the

15 “Comments.” Abbreviations are used as follows: A I J M N PR S T U Ult W

Allan IJN JANAC Mühlthaler (see detailed list of his sources below) Netherlands source (described in “Comments”) Patrol report Somerville (see detailed list of his sources below) TROM (Tabular Record of Movements) USSL ULTRA WIJN

Other sources in speciﬁc cases are identiﬁed in the “Comments.” 12. Date: the date as given in the sources on Japanese losses. If the dates given by different sources vary by no more than one day from the date reported by the submarine, it is assumed that the variation is due to differences in reporting the time, and the range of dates is usually shown. Greater differences are indicated by separate entries and where possible are explained in the “Comments.” When a Japanese date is later than the attack date reported by the submarine, the sinking most likely resulted from the attack but occurred somewhat later. If the Japanese date is more than one day earlier than the submarine date, either the date was recorded incorrectly or attribution of the loss to the attack in question must be considered doubtful. 13. Location: the position as given by Japanese source(s). Generally preference is given to the source that indicated latitude and longitude; minor differences are ignored. Where sources used references to landmarks, these were checked to see if they were consistent with the geographical coordinates; if not, the attribution is indicated as questionable. Note that JANAC usually shows sinkings at the position reported by the submarine. Therefore, where

A Detailed Explanation of the Data JANAC locations are the only ones given, they are usually listed as simply “Sub position.” 14. Type: the Japanese classiﬁed ship types similarly but not identically to U.S. Navy usage. Warship classiﬁcations for the most part were the same in both navies but those for auxiliary types were quite different. Merchant ships taken over by the U.S. Navy usually were extensively “converted” or upgraded to naval standards for speciﬁc purposes (e.g., attack transports APA) and given new names. The Japanese requisitioned many more merchant ships for general purposes, made minimum alterations, and kept their “maru” names. The Imperial Japanese Navy and Army used separate classiﬁcation systems and employed requisitioned ships differently. As a result, U.S. type symbols can be only roughly assigned to their Japanese equivalents. The Japanese navy classiﬁed requisitioned ships in two main categories: those operated by navy crews are designated as X types (e.g., XPG for a merchant ship armed and used as a gunboat); and those manned by civilian crews are indicated as B types (e.g., B-AO oiler). Ships requisitioned by the army are usually shown under their original classiﬁcation in the shipping register (e.g., A-AK cargo ship), but the cargo and passenger types were used interchangeably to meet whatever need was immediately urgent. Most ships requisitioned as troopers were probably registered as cargo ships. Source WIJN simply lists all such ships as transports whether they were intended to carry cargo, passengers, or both. The type symbols shown in our attack listings should be considered approximations rather than rigid classiﬁcations and differences that appear in the various sources are of no importance. In addition, the army and navy operated chartered ships on a shared basis (A/C or B/C for army/civilian or navy/civilian.) In practice these ships left Japan with military cargos and returned under civilian control with cargo for the beneﬁt of the ship owner. Because of such changes in classiﬁcation, the same ship may be correctly shown with different type symbols at

A Detailed Explanation of the Data different times. A complete list of ship type abbreviations is given in a later section. Communication Ship (also called Shuttleboat in some sources) is the approximate translation of the Japanese type Kotsusen. To ease the transport problem caused by the heavy losses of ships, the Japanese required various local building yards in the Dutch East Indies to produce these seagoing wooden craft. They were about 115 feet long by 25 feet in beam with a gross registered tonnage of about 200 tons. Their speciﬁc characteristics are not known. They were apparently classiﬁed as civilian passenger vessels and not ofﬁcially operated by either the Imperial Japanese Army or Navy. All carried numbers with the sufﬁx “Go.” Although some are known with numbers in the 400s the actual number completed may not be that great. Little information exists about the origin of the Kotsusen program or the construction and speciﬁc employment of these ships. 15. Tons: the tonnage as given in Japanese source(s). Minor differences between sources are usually ignored; larger discrepancies are shown or noted in the “Comments.” Ships of merchant types are measured in gross registered tons, with preference to the ﬁgure given in Senji Nippon Senmeiroku. Warships are measured in displacement tons; usually the “standard” ﬁgure from WIJN or Watts is given. (IJN does not give [shown as NG] warship tonnages, and JANAC ﬁgures for warships are almost always smaller than those from postwar sources. Also see discussion in “Tonnage Measures” below.) 16. Vessel Name: the ship name as given in Japanese source(s), with the preferred identiﬁcation listed ﬁrst. The abbreviation M stands for Maru (meaning a ship’s name). Most merchant ships taken into naval service during the war retained their names. Also note there are many cases where the same name was used for two or more different ships, either with or without the addition of numerical designations. In Japanese usage, the number always appears ﬁrst, e.g. No. 1 Kaiyo Maru. To simplify alphabetization, we show the number after the name.

16 The word “Note” appears in place of the names of ships identiﬁed as missed, in ULTRA or other postwar records. In such cases, the names or other information will be given in the “Comments.” NG is shown when the source, usually an ULTRA report, conﬁrmed the attack but did not give the vessel’s name. Unident (for torpedo attacks) or Unk (for gun attacks) is shown when the attack is evaluated by Alden as successful. Ship names written in Japanese characters frequently pose a translation problem because the kanji can often be read in more than one way. Although the original ship owner knew what meaning was intended, this may not have been clear to later observers. Many cases of variant names occur in the source literature. These appear in this compendium with the preferred name listed ﬁrst and the alternate names enclosed in {braces}. Our principal source for the correct name is Senji Nippon Senmeiroku (Wartime Japanese Shipping Register) as translated by Erich Mühlthaler. This source derived the names from the ofﬁcial wartime registers (Nippon Senmeiroku) and gives the correct Romanization reading of the Japanese characters. Although the alternate names are all shown in {braces}, they are not necessarily “incorrect” in all cases. In addition to those that are variant readings of the kanji, others are: alternate spellings of the English name (e.g., Surabaya or Soerabaja); ships incorrectly attributed to submarines and evaluated as XE; or ships believed attributed by JANAC or other source to the wrong submarine, most commonly during “wolf pack” attacks. Mühlthaler explained the designation Go or I-Go was often applied to captured ships. If any part of a name appears in square brackets [ ] it is an unofﬁcial designation used by the Japanese navy, and it may appear in different sources. Mühlthaler elaborated that the Japanese designation “Go” is only a simple sufﬁx added to names without any deeper meaning. “xxxx Go” simply means that the name of the ship is “xxxx.” During the early stage of the war several captured vessels retained their names

17 and added a simple “Go” sufﬁx, while other captured vessels received the “Maru” sufﬁx from the beginning. Later in the war (about 1943) many “Go” were altered to “Maru.” Chartered ships like the Portuguese “Sado” (3033 grt) also received the “Go” sufﬁx, becoming the “Sado Go.” Also the Japanese navy made extensive use of “Go” with many variations. The reasons for the “renamings” were simple: before and during the war the Japanese navy requisitioned a large number of vessels with identical names. To differentiate these vessels the Navy applied a system of adding “Go,” “I Go,” “Ro Go,” “No. 1 Go,” etc. There were some “extreme” cases like ON 45297 Kaiyo Maru No. 2 which was “renamed” by IJN Kaiyo Maru No. 1 Go. It is very important to know that these were not ofﬁcial renamings, but only used internally by the Japanese navy. For present and future researchers we have printed these names in exactly the same style as shown in the Mühlthaler listings, that is with the square brackets shown. Regular Imperial Japanese Navy ship names do not include “Maru.” The following classes of warships had letter/number designations instead of names: Escort and patrol vessels, coast defense (WIJN Types C and D) Ch Submarine chasers Cha Auxiliary submarine chasers, including converted ﬁshing vessel and captured types Comm Communication ship (Kotsusen-type not listed in WIJN) HA Small and midget submarines I Large submarines Ma Coastal minelayers P Escort and patrol vessels (former old destroyers and captured ships) RO Medium submarines T Landing ships (WIJN type T 1 was a fast amphibious transport resembling the U.S. APD; the T 101 type resembled the U.S. LST) Tx1 Symbols used by IJN to designate unidentiﬁed losses CD

A Detailed Explanation of the Data U UIT W Wa

German submarines Ex-Italian submarines taken over by Germany Minesweepers Auxiliary minesweepers (trawler types and captured ships)

17. Damage: the extent of damage and agent (cause) as reported by Japanese source(s). Separate entries or “Comments” appear in all cases where “Sources” disagree as to either extent of damage or agent. Where only a single letter appears, it indicates the extent of damage, the agent being a submarine. Agents other than submarines are indicated by a second letter, but note the exceptions below. Abbreviations used are as follows: Extent of Damage S sunk T constructive total loss H heavy damage M medium damage L light damage or dud hit U unknown extent D damage, unspeciﬁed 0 none claimed Exceptions: S* is the JANAC notation for probably sunk. NG means Not Given. Agent A W M C U J

aircraft surface warship mine marine casualty unknown agent joint agents (e.g., submarine and aircraft)

18. Comments: Although heavily condensed because of space limitations, most will be self-explanatory. The comment will generally start with the submarine commander’s patrol report (PR) with some details of the attack. This will be followed by information from ULTRA, SORG, and other sources. Sources are indicated by the same letters as used in the “Source” data except that speciﬁc Somerville and Mühlthaler sources will be identiﬁed with

A Detailed Explanation of the Data WS or M plus a number, such as WS1 or M1, respectively. WS or M alone refers respectively to information from Somerville’s or Mühlthaler’s records not otherwise speciﬁed. Their main speciﬁc sources are listed later. Square brackets [ ] indicate information not directly related to the speciﬁc attack, or in some cases the author’s own comments. Data believed to be erroneous are enclosed in braces { } within the “Comments.” See additional explanation in section 16, “Vessel Name.” 19. Alden Eval: The symbols represent Alden’s evaluation of the speciﬁc attack, based on his assessment of the evidence from all available sources and judgment as to their reliability. These evaluations are, of course, subjective, and will vary from case to case. Since all sources have been found to contain some errors, agreement is normally required on the part of at least two “usually reliable” sources to consider a case as conﬁrmed. Where sources disagree signiﬁcantly and cannot be reconciled, a lower rating is generally used. The symbols are deﬁned as follows: First symbol S Sunk T Total loss D Damaged L Light damage (also used for dud hits) H Hit on hulk or wreck 0 Not hit, no damage X Special case (see below) Second symbol 1 Conﬁrmed 2 Highly probable (used for gun attacks where name of target is given, but not conﬁrmed by a Japanese source) 3 Probable 4 Possible 5 Only remotely possible, unlikely Third or fourth symbol P Partial (shared or joint) credit A Indirect agent of damage L Lost submarine (no patrol report) D Doubtful identity of submarine

18 Q U E

Name of ship hit is questionable Unidentiﬁed ship (otherwise plausible case) Error (ship attacked by mistake)

Special cases XE Erroneous attribution by source XR Repeat attack evaluated after another hit In applying the above system, the criteria used for evaluating torpedo attacks differ from those used for gun attacks. Most of the evidence for torpedo attacks has come from postwar Japanese sources or wartime intelligence such as ULTRA intercepts, which were actually Japanese sources. Given the information now available identifying speciﬁc ships and convoys, and providing details about so many attacks, there is little reason to believe that many cases of sinking or appreciable damage remain unreported. A small number of ships are shown as “Unident” and evaluated as possibly sunk or damaged (S4U, D4U, L4U etc.) where there appeared to be some supporting evidence of a hit (even a dud hit, since these are known to have caused some damage). The cases evaluated as 03 (not hit), generally fall into one of the following categories: Japanese reports have speciﬁcally identiﬁed a ship as having been missed, or convoy reports have identiﬁed the only ships that were actually hit, or evidence in the patrol report was clearly weak. In the ﬁrst two cases “Note” is inserted in place of the ship’s name to indicate that information in the “Comments” positively supports the conclusion that no hit was made. Some cases evaluated as 03 may actually have been duds (in which case any damage would have been minimal) or in some rare cases multiple hits on a ship (in which case the damage is recorded under another attack). In the case of gun actions, the victims were mostly small craft such as ﬁshing or coastwise trading vessels. The submarine attacked on the surface at relatively close range, so had a reasonably good view of the results. However, until recently few such craft have been identi-

19 ﬁed in Japanese records and there is no reason to believe that many others will ever be positively identiﬁed. The patrol report claims have generally been accepted at face value as probably sunk (S3) or damaged (D3), although unidentiﬁed. Where evidence of sinking was stronger, such as vessels that were boarded or had prisoners taken, or there was some corroboration from a Japanese source, a claimed sinking was evaluated as conﬁrmed (S1) or highly probable (S2). On the other hand, boats left aﬂoat or not seen to sink, even if damaged or aﬁre, could well have been salvaged and repaired; if claimed as sunk, these are likely to be evaluated as possibly sunk (S4) or probably damaged (D3), which ratings are essentially equivalent.

Ship Type Abbreviations In identifying targets SORG uses a mixture of standard Navy classiﬁcation symbols plus nonstandard abbreviations for types that do not ﬁt exactly into the U.S. system. No distinction is made between naval auxiliaries and merchant ships of similar types, such as transports (AP) or tankers (AO). Each major source of Japanese data uses a different system for indicating ship types: JANAC does not use abbreviations but spells out the ship type; WIJN also spells out type designations, some of which are peculiar to the Japanese Navy and do not have exact U.S. equivalents; IJN uses a mixture of standard U.S. and nonstandard symbols for naval ships but spells out the common merchant types and also uses preﬁxes to indicate whether a ship was under army, navy, or civilian control. Since it would be meaningless to try to show all of the different type classiﬁcations in the data tables, the common U.S. abbreviation that appears to be most useful or meaningful is generally used. See the detailed explanation under 14, “Type.” Certain preﬁxes used with many of the ship classiﬁcation symbols listed below have the following meanings: X at the beginning of a ship type designa-

A Detailed Explanation of the Data tion signiﬁes a merchant ship “converted” or taken into naval service and manned by a naval crew. An exception to this rule exists in the case of merchant ships fully converted into warship types (such as aircraft carriers) rather than merely adapted to a naval role. In such cases the Japanese assigned new warship names in place of the original Maru names. Note that the symbol XPG, for example, means a merchant ship that was armed and used as a gunboat, not a “former gunboat” as stated in some sources. Larger ships used as armed merchant cruisers are designated XCL; these are not “former light cruisers.” The following other preﬁxes indicate the exact type of Japanese control: A B C A/C

B/C

ship requisitioned by the army ship requisitioned by the navy, operated by civilian crew civilian control army/civilian part-time charter, usually army in one direction, civilian in the other. navy/civilian part-time charter, same as above

The following symbols appear in the “Target” and “Type” data elements. Variant nomenclature used in some sources, but not presented in the data, is indicated below in parentheses; other comments are in brackets. A AC ACV AD AE AF AG AGOR AGP AGS AH AK AKV AM AMc

Army Controlled Ship, type not given Collier (IJN, Coal) Auxiliary Aircraft Carrier (later CVE) Destroyer Tender Ammunition Ship (IJN, Weps) Supply Ship Miscellaneous Auxiliary Research Ship Motor Torpedo Boat Tender Surveying Ship Hospital Ship Cargo Ship (IJN, Cargo or Ore) Cargo Ship and Aircraft Ferry Minesweeper Coastal Minesweeper ( JANAC, Special Minesweeper)

A Detailed Explanation of the Data AN AO AOG AOR AP APc APD APH APK APV AR ARC ARL ARS AS AT Aux AV AW BB Bge C CA CL CM CMc Crab Cstr CV CVE CVS DD DE DL Esc Fish Hulk Jk LB LC LS

Netlayer (JANAC, Net Tender) Oiler (IJN, also Oil or Tanker; JANAC, Tanker) Gasoline Tanker Replenishment Oiler Transport (IJN, also Pass) Transport, Coastal High-Speed Transport (WIJN, Landing Ship, Fast Transport) Hospital Transport Passenger-Cargo Ship Transport and Aircraft Ferry Repair Ship Cable Ship Landing Craft Repair Ship or Tender Salvage Vessel Submarine Tender (WIJN, Submarine Depot Ship) Tug Auxiliary, type unspeciﬁed Seaplane Tender Water Tanker Battleship Barge Civilian Ship, type not given Heavy Cruiser Light Cruiser (also see XCL, Armed Merchant Cruiser) Minelayer Coastal Minelayer ( JANAC, Special Minelayer) Crab Fishing Vessel Coaster (see note 1 at the end of this list) Aircraft Carrier Escort Aircraft Carrier Seaplane Carrier Destroyer Destroyer Escort (see note 2) Destroyer Leader Escort (see note 2) Fishing Vessel (see note 3) Hulk Junk (see note 3) Landing Barge Landing Craft Landing Ship

20 LSM LST Ltr Lug MB Mer MGB Misc ML Ms MTB MV NG ODD Ore Pass Pat PC PCE PF PG PGE PGM Pkt PR Prau PY PYc Q Sail Sam SC

Sch SCs Smc SS Stmr TB Tra Tren Trk Tug

Landing Ship, Medium Landing Ship, Tank Lighter (see note 3) Lugger (see note 3) Motorboat Merchant Ship Motor Gunboat Miscellaneous (see note 3) Motor Launch Motor-sail (see note 1) Motor Torpedo Boat Merchant Vessel Not Given Old Destroyer (see note 2) Ore Carrier Passenger Ship Patrol Vessel, type unspeciﬁed Submarine Chaser ( Japanese Ch type) Submarine Chaser, Escort Frigate (see note 2) Gunboat Gunboat/Escort Motor Gunboat Picket Boat (WIJN, Guardboat) River Gunboat Prau (see note 3) Yacht Coastal Yacht Q-ship [Decoy] Sailing Vessel (see note 3) Sampan (see note 3) Submarine Chaser [Japanese Cha type] (IJN, SCs; JANAC, Special Submarine Chaser; WIJN, Auxiliary Submarine Chaser) Schooner (see note 3) Special Submarine Chaser (see SC) Small Craft (sometimes abbreviated Sm. See note 3) Submarine Steamer Torpedo Boat Trawler Trengganu, a Malay native boat Sea Truck [a small motor freighter] (see note 1) Tug

21 U UB Unk Wh XCL XPG YP YTL

IJN (source I) designation for Unknown U-boat (German Submarine) Unknown Whaling Vessel Armed Merchant Cruiser (not ex-light cruiser) Auxiliary or Converted Gunboat (not ex-gunboat) Small Patrol Craft Small Harbor Tug

Note 1: These were generally small coastal freighters. During the war the U.S. Navy issued a recognition manual, ONI 229, in which the designations Sugar Charlie (SC) and Sugar Dog (SD) were assigned to common types of these freighters, or “sea trucks.” In some cases this can lead to confusion between the Sugar Charlie and a submarine chaser. Note 2: The Japanese (WIJN) classiﬁcation of Escort and Patrol Vessel includes types similar to the U.S. destroyer escort and frigate, as well as converted old destroyers, trawlers, and captured ships of various types. SORG, IJN, and JANAC use the symbols DE, PF, and ODD for different ships in this group, but the usage is not consistent. In this book PF is used for all types listed in IJN as Escort and Patrol Vessels, and DE only for Matsu-class escort destroyers. The former names of patrol vessels converted from old destroyers, and of some other ships, are given in the comments. Note 3: Many varieties of small craft are listed under names for which there are no standard deﬁnitions. None of these type designations should be considered deﬁnitive in distinguishing one kind of small craft from another.

Miscellaneous Abbreviations The following abbreviations or symbols will be found frequently in the “Comments.” Other abbreviations used there should be selfexplanatory. a/c att

aircraft attack(ed) and other forms of the word

A Detailed Explanation of the Data breaking-up noise damage(d) and other forms of the word depth charge direction ﬁnding displacement (tonnage) escort explosion, exploded and other forms of the word intel intelligence M maru posit position S sank, sinking, sunk and other forms of the word SORG Submarine Operations Research Group surf surface torp torpedo unk unknown b/u D d/c d/f displ esc expl

Tonnage Measures Because of the widely different methods of measuring ship tonnage, especially between warships and merchant types, tonnage totals for individual submarines are, at best, mere approximations resulting from the addition of “apples and oranges.” The “gross registered tonnage” of merchant ships is actually a measurement of volume, one ton being equal to 100 cubic feet of carrying capacity. Obviously, this ﬁgure could vary depending on when the ship was surveyed, because of structural alterations as well as the accuracy of the measurements. Bulk carriers such as tankers and ore carriers are frequently rated in “deadweight” tons, which represent the maximum weight of cargo that can be carried safely. Warships are measured in displacement tons, referring to the weight of the ship. Since ships cannot be weighed directly, displacement is calculated according to the volume of water displaced, using a standard value of 35 cubic feet of sea water per long ton (2,240 pounds). (Note that long tons are traditionally used rather than the common short tons of 2,000 pounds. Some countries, however, use metric tons, or “tonnes,” of 1,000 kilograms, or 2,204.6

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A Detailed Explanation of the Data pounds.) Since the volume of water displaced will vary according to how deeply a ship is loaded, “standard” displacement was deﬁned in naval treaties as that of a ship fully manned and equipped for sea in wartime, but without fuel or reserve feed water. “Light” displacement refers to the ship and its machinery without crew, provisions, fuel, ammunition, and other expendable items. “Full load” displacement is the standard displacement plus fuel and feed water. The term “normal displacement” is also used in some references without being clearly deﬁned. In wartime, ships were almost always loaded beyond their nominal full load displacement, with extra crew members, stores, ammunition, guns, and other supplies. The actual displacement would, of course, change as stores and fuel were used during a cruise. The displacement of submarines is usually given either surfaced or submerged, with the surfaced ﬁgure measured in one of the ways described above. The difﬁculty of establishing a warship’s displacement is reﬂected in the variety of ﬁgures to be found in different reference publications. A rough idea of the relationships among different measures of ship tonnage can be obtained from the following ratios derived from average ﬁgures for World War II types compiled by Frederic C. Lane in Ships of Victory: Type

Disp. (Light)

Deadweight

Gross

Standard Cargo Liberty Ship Victory Ship Tanker Military

1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00

2.14 3.10 2.44 3.07 1.04

1.54 2.07 1.70 1.90 1.43

Since sources differ in detail as to the tonnage of most ships, and there is no way of determining whether one is more “correct” than another, most minor differences have been disregarded and readers are strongly discouraged from the practice of adding up tonnages as a means of ranking submarines or their commanding ofﬁcers.

ULTRA This brief and simpliﬁed description is based on information from the following books: Drea, Edward J. MacArthur’s ULTRA. Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas, 1992. Holmes, W. J. Double-Edged Secrets. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1979. Prados, John. Combined Fleet Decoded. New York: Random House, 1995. Stripp, Alan. Code Breaker in the Far East. New York: Oxford University Press, 1995 (paperback); ﬁrst published by Frank Cass, 1989. Winton, John. ULTRA in the Paciﬁc. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1993.

The term ULTRA was originally used to identify information derived from special intelligence, most often obtained by intercepting and decrypting Japanese coded radio messages. As used in this book, it may also include intelligence from trafﬁc analysis, captured documents, interrogation of prisoners, etc. The term “Magic” was also used, usually in connection with the decryption of Japanese diplomatic codes. Before a message could be decrypted, it ﬁrst had to be intercepted and copied by a radio operator, which was not as simple as it sounds. The classic Japanese language is written in ideographs derived from Chinese, called kanji. More than 1,850 of these were ofﬁcially recognized in the 1940s. These have been simpliﬁed into 51 syllabic characters called kana, which represent different sounds. Kana in Japanese are written in two systems: hiragana and katakana, the latter usually used to render foreign words. The kana can be recited like an alphabet (A Ka Sa Ta, etc.) or in a rhyming sequence commonly learned by children (I Ro Ha Ni, etc.). Kana when written in Roman letters are called romaji. To transmit messages by radio, the Japanese devised a version of Morse (dot-dash) code for their kana, but used the standard international code for numerals. Intercept operators had to be expert in both codes, using special typewriters to print out the 51 romaji kana. It

23 was easy to miss or misread characters because of weak or fading signals, interference, or atmospherics (static). Garbles are therefore fairly common in the ULTRA intercepts. Most Japanese naval messages were written in codes, which commonly used numerical groups to stand for standard words and phrases. These were usually then encrypted, or scrambled, by machines whose settings were usually changed daily. After a message was intercepted and copied, it had to be decrypted by teams of cryptanalysts. The coded text then had to be broken by reference to captured or painstakingly reconstructed copies of the Japanese code books. Decoded text had to be reduced to romaji kana to be read. Because knowledge of the Japanese encrypting systems was seldom perfect, and the codebooks were changed or replaced periodically, errors or gaps frequently appear in the messages. In the worst cases, decryption could be delayed by days or weeks before a changed code was broken. The ﬁnal step of translating Japanese messages into English required skilled linguists. Most kana can be read in more than one way, which presented special problems when trying to interpret things like the names of unknown ships or unfamiliar places. Because of the foregoing problems, ULTRA information was often sketchy, unclear, partially unintelligible, or even incorrect. Contrary to popular assumptions, the ULTRA codebreakers could not always provide complete, clear, and timely intelligence about Japanese plans or actions. Nevertheless, ULTRA information was of tremendous value to the Allies and proved to be a major factor in winning the war against Japan. The Japanese navy used many codes, some of which were never broken. The one used earliest in connection with submarine operations, JN-25, was a ﬁve-digit code dealing with warship movements. This code was apparently ﬁrst penetrated in 1940, but was changed in December and remained unreadable for several months. It was changed again several times during the war with similar delays in decryption. Relatively little intercepted information from

A Detailed Explanation of the Data this code was passed on to submarines because of fear that the Japanese might suspect that their messages were being read. On the few occasions when a submarine was informed of the routes being taken by Japanese carrier forces, it was seldom able to get into position for an attack on the fast-moving warships. Between November 1942 and January 1943 British and U.S. cryptanalysts succeeded in breaking the so-called Maru code, or JN-40. This code used groups of four kana to report the positions of merchant ships and standard phrases for describing encounters with submarines, damage received, etc. A similar Army Water Transportation Code was broken in March or April 1943. Information from these codes proved to be a bonanza for U.S. submarines in waylaying slow-moving convoys, although it was never as sureﬁre as it has since been reputed to be. It also provided evidence that targets were being missed although submarine commanders were sure they had been hit and sunk. This was circumstantial evidence that our torpedoes were not performing reliably. Unfortunately, little of this information was reported back to the submarine commanders, nor was it relayed effectively to the ofﬁcials responsible for producing the torpedoes. As a result, months were lost in getting the torpedo defects corrected. Before ULTRA information could be used to sink enemy ships, it had to be transmitted to our submarines. The inherent difﬁculties in communicating with boats thousands of miles away, that were usually submerged during daylight hours, are obvious. Submarines could receive very low frequency transmissions under water, but only quite close to the surface. Since one may not have been close enough to make contact with a reported target, it is not surprising that many intercepts could not be converted into sinkings. According to an analysis reported by Winton, from January through October 1943 ULTRA identiﬁed 809 potential targets, of which the great majority were never sighted by a submarine or were seen but could not be attacked. Only 120 ships were actually attacked, resulting in 33 sunk and 56 damaged.

A Detailed Explanation of the Data ULTRA was obviously of tremendous value in winning the war, but in day-to-day submarine operations it was not the panacea of popular imagination.

Major Sources as Abbreviated in the Source(s) or Comments Data A: Allan, Roger W. “A Dictionary of Japanese Naval and Merchant Vessels Sunk during World War II.” Unpublished manuscript and extensive personal correspondence. I: The Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II. Military History Section, General Headquarters, U.S. Army, Far East Command, 1952. (Abbreviated elsewhere as IJN.) J: Japanese Naval and Merchant Shipping Losses during World War II by All Causes. Joint Army-Navy Assessment Committee. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Ofﬁce, 1947. (Abbreviated elsewhere as JANAC.) M: Mühlthaler, Erich. Personal correspondence, material translated from speciﬁc sources listed. PR: Patrol reports, on ﬁle at Submarine Force Library and Museum, Groton, Connecticut, and Naval Historical Center, Washington, D.C. S: Somerville, William G. Personal correspondence, material translated from speciﬁc sources listed. SBS: The United States Strategic Bombing Survey, various sections, 1946–47. T: Tabular Record of Movements (see item 5 under “Principal Sources of Data on Japanese Ship Casualties”). U: United States Submarine Losses, World War II. Naval History Division, Ofﬁce of Chief of Naval Operations. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Ofﬁce, 1963. (Abbreviated elsewhere as USSL.) Ult: ULTRA. National Archives and Records Administration, Records Group 457, in which ﬁles SRH-168 and SRH-184 were by far

24 the most useful. (Also see special ULTRA section, above.) W: Jentschura, Hansgeorg, Dieter Jung; and Peter Mickel. Warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1869–1945. Trans. Antony Preston and J. D. Brown. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1982. (Abbreviated elsewhere as WIJN. This book is largely based on information provided by Shizuo Fukui to Erich Groner during the 1950s.)

Speciﬁc Somerville Sources Referenced in Comments Note: These sources were cited by Somerville in a series of letters dealing with speciﬁc ships, and in a translation of the convoy histories (WS2 and WS3) that also includes some interpolations by the translator. In some cases references WS1 and WS2 may have been inadvertently interchanged. S alone indicates material provided by Somerville from other speciﬁc sources. WS1: Senji Sempaku Shi (Wartime Ships History, by Shinshichiro Komamiya, privately printed, 1991) WS2: Senji Yuso Sendan Shi, Part I (Wartime Transportation Convoys History, by Shinshichiro Komamiya, published by Shuppan Kyodosha, Tokyo, 1987). Note: WS2 is also used for Somerville’s translated document, which may differ in some details from the Japanese original. WS3: Same, Part II (Privately printed, 1995) WS4: Kaibokan Senki (Coast Defence Ship Military History, published by Coast Defence Ship Association, 1982) WS5: Nippon Suirai Senshi ( Japanese Torpedo Military History, by Ziro Kimata, published by Tosho Shuppan Sha, Tokyo, 1986) WS6: Nippon Keijun Senshi ( Japanese Light-Cruiser Military History, by Ziro Kimata, 1989)

25 WS7: Nippon Sensuikan Senshi ( Japanese Submarine Military History, by Ziro Kimata, 1993) WS8: Nippon Kubokan Senshi ( Japanese Aircraft Carrier Military History, by Ziro Kimata, 1982) WS9: Nippon Kaibokan Senshi ( Japanese Coast Defence Ships Military History) WS10: Nippon Senkan Senshi ( Japanese Battleships Military History) WS11: Maru Special (number and date indicated) WS12: Maru Magazine (number and date indicated) WS14: Sempaku Hohei (Ship Gunners), by Shinshichiro Komamiya WS15: Kaigun Heika Shoko (Navy Branch Commissioned Ofﬁcer), by Hiroshi Shiga WS16: The Japanese Navy at the End of the War, by Shizuo Fukui WS17: Japanese Naval Vessels Illustrated, Vols. 1–3, by Shizuo Fukui WS18: Naval Vessels 1887–1945 Mitsubishi Zoshen Built, by Shizuo Fukui (ed.) WS19: Japanese Naval Vessels 1887–1945, Fukui Shizuo Collection WS20: Graphic Quarterly (number indicated) WS21: A 100 Years History of the Ships of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha WS22: Sea Power Magazine (issue indicated) WS24: List of Japanese Merchant Ships (Somerville, origin unknown) WS25: Ships of the World, No. 507 WS26: Die Japanischen Kriegsshiffe 1869– 1945 GF : Guard Ship Encounters with the Enemy ( Japanese document translated by Somerville) GFN: Guard Ship Name List ( Japanese document translated by Somerville) WSE1: Lloyd’s Dictionary of Disasters at Sea WSE2: Ships of the World (number and date indicated) WSE3: Bloody Shambles, by Christopher

A Detailed Explanation of the Data Shores and Brian Cull with Yasuho Izawa; London: Grub Street, 1993 and 1996 WSE4: Summary of War Damage, The Floating Drydock WSE5: Belgian Shiplover (number and date indicated) WSE6: Interrogations of Japanese Ofﬁcials WSE7: The Forgotten Fleet, by Winton, p 27 WSE8: U.S. Technical Mission to Japan, micro-reel JM200-H WSE9: The Hunting Submarine, by Ian Trenowden

Speciﬁc Mühlthaler Sources Referenced in the Comments M: Because of the large number of reference documents cited by Mühlthaler, only the following are speciﬁcally identiﬁed. All others are simply cited as M or listed in the “Comments.” M1: Senji Nippon Senmeiroku (Wartime Japanese Shipping Register) by Hiroshi Hayashi (primary 11-volume document) M2: Senpaku Higai Jokyo Chosa Dai-shi Nen (Shipping Damage Circumstances Inquiry, the 4th Year) M3: Nippon Yusen Senji Sen Shi ( Japanese Mail Steamship Co. Ltd. Wartime Shipping History), a monumental two-volume work which covers in extraordinary detail the wartime careers of all ships operated by Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Mitsubishi Kisen, which merged with Nippon Yusen Kaisha on 2 August 1945. This work was edited by Nippon Yusen Kaisha and published 1 May 1971 by Taiyo Insatsu Sangyo Kabushiki-Kaisha (Ocean Printing Industry Co. Ltd.). M4: List of Japanese Merchant Ships, second edition, Paciﬁc Strategic Intelligence Section, USA. M5: Nippon Kaijun Tokusetsu Kansen Seishi (Authentic History of IJN Auxiliary Warships) by Katsunao Masaoka

A Detailed Explanation of the Data

Other Sources Cited in the Comments or in Other Data Elements Blair, Clay J. Silent Victory. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1975. Cundall, Peter E. Parramatta, NSW, Australia. Personal correspondence and Tabular Record of Movements (TROMs) of Japanese warships listed under Auxiliaries “Tokusetsu Kansen” at www.combinedﬂeet. com Dull, Paul S. A Battle History of the Imperial Japanese Navy (1941–1945). Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1978. Fluckey, Eugene B. Thunder Below! Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1992. Fukui, Shizuo. Japanese Naval Vessels at the End of World War II. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1991. Hackett, Robert. TROMs of Japanese warships listed under Battleships “Senkan,” Cruisers “Junyokan,” Submarines “Sensuikan,” and Auxiliaries “Tokusetsu Kansen” at www.combinedﬂeet.com Hajduk, Ted. Detroit, MI. Personal correspondence. Hervieux, Pierre. Sainte Adresse, France. Personal correspondence. Holmes, W. J. Undersea Victory. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1966. JMSL — Japanese Merchant Ship Losses, the title of several documents held by the National Archives. Kemp, Paul J. The T-Class Submarine. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1990. _____. U-Boats Destroyed. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1997. Kingsepp, Sander. TROMs of Japanese warships listed under Battleships “Senkan,” Cruisers “Junyokan,” Submarines “Sensuikan,” and Auxiliaries “Tokusetsu Kansen” at www.combinedﬂeet.com Mars, Alastair. British Submarines at War, 1939–1945. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1971. Meister, Jurg. Soviet Warships of the Second World War. London: Macdonald and Jane’s, 1977. MHQ (Military History Quarterly). Naval Staff History Second World War, Submarines, Vol. 3, Operations in Far Eastern Waters. Historical Section, Admiralty. London, 1956. (Abbreviated as BSH.) De Nederlandse Onderzeedienst, 1906–1966 (Royal Netherlands Submarine Service). Den Haag: AD M.C. Stok-Zuid-Hollandsche Uitgevers Maatschappij, 1966. (Abbreviated as DNO.) Nevitt, Allyn D. TROMs of Japanese warships listed under Destroyers and Torpedo Boats “Long Lancers” at www.combinedﬂeet.com Naval Analysis Division. The Offensive Minelaying Campaign against Japan. Washington, D.C.: Department of the Navy, Headquarters Naval Material Command, 1946, rpt. 1969. (Originally part of the Strategic Bombing Survey.) Rohwer, Jürgen. Weinstadt, Germany. Personal correspondence.

26 Roscoe, Theodore. United States Destroyer Operations in World War II. Annapolis, MD: U.S. Naval Institute, 1953. _____. United States Submarine Operations in World War II. Annapolis, MD: U.S. Naval Institute, 1949. Stove, G. W. “Queen’s Navy at War.” U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings (March 1950): 288–301. Success Book. Handwritten notebook listing results of attacks by British submarines. Royal Naval Submarine Museum, Gosport, England. Tully, Anthony. TROMs of Japanese warships listed under Carriers “Kido Butai” at www.combinedﬂeet. com “U.S. Submarine Attacks Listed by Date and Hour of Attack.” Ofﬁce of Strategic Planning, ComSubsPac (sic). Unpublished report, on ﬁle at Naval Historical Center, Washington, D.C. (Abbreviated as SORG.) Visser, H. Correspondence in Warship International (February 1997): p.209. von Munching, L. L. Wassenaar, Netherlands. Personal correspondence. Wall, Don. Heroes at Sea. Adelaide, Australia: Grifﬁn, 1991. Wilds, Thomas. “Japanese Ship Reports.” Naval Historical Center document dated 1954, compiled from original records then held by Roger Pineau, Ofﬁce of Naval History. Winton, John. The Forgotten Fleet: The British Navy in the Paciﬁc 1944–1945. New York: Coward-McCann, 1970.

Other Valuable Sources of Data Bagnasco, Erminio. Submarines of World War II. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1977. Carpenter, Dorr, and Norman Polmar. Submarines of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1986. Cressman, Robert J. The Ofﬁcial Chronolog y of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 2000 and Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center. Japanese Merchant Ships Recognition Manual, ONI 208J. Japanese Merchant Shipping Tonnage and Identiﬁcation, ONI 229. Kroese, A. The Dutch Navy at War.. London: George Allen and Unwin, 1945. Miller, Vernon J. Analysis of Japanese Submarine Losses to Allied Submarines. Bennington, VT: Weapons and Warfare, 1984. Rohwer, Jürgen. Allied Submarine Attacks of World War Two: European Theatre of Operations, 1939–1945. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1997. _____. Axis Submarine Successes 1939–1945. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1983. Roskill, Stephen W. The War at Sea, 1939–1945. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Ofﬁce, 1954–61.

CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF U.S. AND ALLIED SUBMARINE ATTACKS Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 193 SWORDFISH 1

1

201 TRITON 2

1

143 S-38 3

1

HNMS O-16 4

1L

HNMS O-16 5

1L

HNMS O-16 6

1L

HNMS O-16 7

1L

HNMS O-16 8

HNMS K-XII 9

1L

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Smith, C.C. Dec 41 9/01 14-30N 119-00E AK 3900 T1/2NSV Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says explosion heard, screws stopped, settling. Lent Dec 41 10 S of Wake I. DD NG T1/4NUS Note PR says dull expl heard. [TRITON was on practice patrol when war started; att not in SORG, rept by Holmes & Blair.] Chapple Dec 41 12/22 12- N 120- E AP 5000 T1/1NSV S 12 Off Mindoro AK 1375 Hydra II PR says ship at anchor, expl heard. WSE1 says Norwegian AK en rt Bangkok-Hong Kong, torp 12 Dec by presumed Japanese sub, 41 lost, 9 surv. Rohwer shows no record of any Japanese att. [Although att was in error, ship would have been seized & used by Japan.] Bussemaker Dec 41 12 Patani/Singora AP Unk T1/8 SM 12-13 Off Patani A-AP 8666 Tozan M. Note {Tosan M.} WS3 says att by sub ca 0005 13 Dec while at anchor Patani area & grounded to prevent sinking, later salvaged. M says expl destroyed generator, ship without power, bottomed in shallow water; reﬂoated Apr 42 & towed to Nagasaki for repair. I lists as 1 of 3 unk ships (Tx3); DNO claims for O-16. {Stove gives date 9 Dec.} [D 29 Mar 44 by 202 TROUT; S 26 Jul 44 by 249 FLASHER & 291 CREVALLE.] Bussemaker Dec 41 12 Patani/Singora AP Unk T?/8 SM 12-13 Off Patani A-AK 9305 Kinka M. Note {4980} {Kinkasan M.} WS3 says att by sub ca 0005 13 Dec while at anchor Patani area & grounded to prevent sinking, later salvaged. M says reﬂoated 25 Apr 42, taken to Kowloon, repairs compl Nov 42. I lists as 1 of 3 unk ships (Tx3). {Hervieux identiﬁes as Kinkasan M.} [Not claimed in DNO; S 13 Nov 44 by a/c.] Bussemaker Dec 41 12 Same attack Same Same Same Note 12 Patani/Singora A-AK 7170 {Sakura M.} DNO claims for O-16. WS1&14 say 9246T ship D by a/c 8 Dec off Kota Bharu, to Japan for repairs. M says was air defense ship att & D by Aus bombers at Kota Bharu, not hit by sub. [O-16 was not at Kota Bharu. See K-XII att on Awajisan M 12 Dec. Sakura M sunk 1 Mar 42 by surf and a/c. O-16 S by Japanese mine 15 Dec 41 off Johore, 1 surv.] Bussemaker Dec 41 12 Patani/Singora AP Unk T?/8 SM 12 Off Patani A-APK 8811 Asosan M. Note DSO claims for O-16. WS3 says att by sub ca 0005 13 Dec while at anchor Patani area & grounded to prevent sinking later salvaged. M1 says temp repair @ Hong Kong, then full repair in Japan for 1 yr. I lists as 1 of 3 unk ships (Tx3). [D 27 Apr 44 by 237 TRIGGER; S 2 May 44 by 242 BLUEGILL.] Bussemaker Dec 41 12 Patani/Singora AP NG T?/8 Note 12 Patani/Singora NG NG {Ayatosan M.} {Ayata M.} DNO claims Ayata M, Von Munching as Ayato M for O-16. WS3&14 say Ayatosan M recd minor D by a/c off Kota Bharu, to Japan for repair. [Not claimed in BSH; Ayatosan M att & D by Aus bombers at Kota Bharu, not hit by sub. O-16 was not at Kota Bharu; S by Japanese mine 15 Dec 41 off Johore, 1 surv.] Coumou Dec 41 12 Off Kota Bharu AK 1932 T2/ JSM 12-13 06-08N 102-16E A-AK 1938 Toro M.

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Damg. Eval. S 03 D 03 S S S1E

D H D1L

D H D1L

X M XE

D H D1L

D NG XE

S S

Attack Numbers 10–24 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

192 SAILFISH 10

1

144 S-39 11

1

HNMS K-XII 12

1

197 SEAWOLF 13

1

193 SWORDFISH 14

1

193 SWORDFISH 15

1

193 SWORDFISH 16

1

193 SWORDFISH 17

1

143 S-38 18

1

182 SALMON 19

1

183 SEAL 20

1

HNMS K-XIV 21

2

28 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments I Kuantan DNO claims for K-XII. WS1 says hit by torp portside #3 hold ca 1615 13 Dec @ Kota Bharu, some cargo salvaged before S. M1 says torp & S off Tumpat Lighthouse, 2 killed. {Holmes credits HNMS O-16.} Mumma Dec 41 13/03 08-39N 120-06E DD 1500 T1/2NUS Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says DD dropped d/c after expl heard. Coe Dec 41 13/06 13-14N 124-21E AK 5000 T1/2DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl heard, listing & down by stern. Coumou Dec 41 13 Off Kota Bharu AO 3500 T2/ M 12 06-00N 120-20E A-APK 9793 Awajisan M. I Near Cape Camau A-AK {3525} {Taizan M.} Note Awajisan M att by Aus bombers at Kota Bharu 8 Dec, heavy D, burned, 1 killed; towed by DDs Ayanami & Isonami but then abandoned; drifting wreck torp & S by K-XII. {DNO, BSH, & WS3 say Taizan M (or Taisan M) sunk by K-XII; Mars credits K-XIII,} [M says no Taizan M was att by sub off east coast Malaya in Dec Warder Dec 41 14/14 18-28N 122-07E AV 17000 T0/8DUP Note 14 Aparri XAV 8360 Sanyo M. PR says mufﬂed expl heard on target at anchor. Dull and M say hit by dud torp. [D 21 Nov 42 by 186 STINGRAY; S 26 May 44 by 288 CABRILLA.] Smith, C.C. Dec 41 14/18 18-05N 109-18E AK 9200 T1/2NSV Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says seen stopped, listing & sinking. Smith, C.C. Dec 41 14/18 18-08N 109-22E AK 9200 T1/2DUP Note Note PR says same ship as next att, stopped & listing. XR Smith, C.C. Dec 41 14/19 18-08N 109-22E AK 9200 T1/1DUP IM 15 Off Samah A-AK 8407 Kashii M. PR says last seen sinking slowly. [S 10 Nov 44 by a/c.] Smith, C.C. Dec 41 16/12 18-06N 109-44E AK 9400 T1/3DUP JSM 16 18-06N 109-44E A-AG 8662 Atsutasan M. I S of Samah PR says burned 2 days, drifting & sinking slowly. WS1 says att ca 1330, hit in engine room & abandoned, 3 crew & 25 gunners killed. I says disabled. M1 says was air defense ship. Crew reboarded ship 17 Dec & motor-sail tried to tow, but it suddenly sunk bow ﬁrst. Chapple Dec 41 22/08 16- N 120- E AP 5000 T1/1NSV JSM 21-2 16-37N 120-17E A-AK 5445 Hayo M. I Lingayen Gulf PR says ship lying-to, expl heard, black smoke seen, S 4 min later. WS1 says was engaged in landings in Lingayan Gulf when torp 0730 @ 16-31N 120-17E, split in two & S, 2 killed. McKinney Dec 41 23/01 16- N 119- E DD 1500 T2/2NSV Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard & seen apparently under bridge. Hurd Dec 41 23/17 17-35N 120-12E AK 5000 T1/2DUP JM 23 Off Badoc A-AK 856 Hayataka M. IS {Soryu M.} PR says hit heard, listing to stbd, bow under. WS1 says torp & S at sub position.

Damg. Eval. S1

S 03 S 03 S S U S1P

0 L L1 S 03 D

S M D1 S S D S1

S S H S1 S 03 S S S1

v. Well Groeneveld Dec 41 23/21 Kuching AP 9849 T2/ ISM 23 Off Kuching A-APK 9849 Katori M. J 02-30N 110-00E PR says seen to S. WS3,5,&15 say torp & S by K-XIV ca 2040 23 Dec. M1 says 10 crew & many troops killed. [Some sources say later salvaged; no indication in WS1 or M1.]

S S

S S D S1

S

HNMS K-XIV 22

2

v. Well Groeneveld Dec 41 23/21 Kuching AP 4943 T2/ JSM 23 02-30N 110-00E A-AK 4943 Hie M. I Off Kuching {Hiyoshi M.} PR says seen to S. BSH & DNO also claim S; I indicates disabled. WS3,5,&15 say S ca 2040 23 Dec by K-XIV. M1 says 5 crew killed. [Japanese characters can be read as either name.]

HNMS K-XIV 23

2

v. Well Groeneveld Dec 41 23/22 Kuching AP NG T1/ D ISM 23 Off Kuching XAK 8416 Hokkai M. M PR says seen broken in two. WS3,5&15 say torp by K-XIV ca 2040, badly D and beached; 13 Sep 42 D1 towed to Singapore for repair, completed 7 Sep 43. [D 23 Sep 44 by mine, see mine section.]

HNMS K-XIV 24

2

v. Well Groeneveld Dec 41 23/22 Kuching AO NG T2/ D SM 23 Kuching XAK 19209 Tonan M. #3 M Not claimed in DNO. WS3,5,&15 say torp by K-XIV ca 2040 23 Dec, medium D. {I says D by a/c D1

29 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments @ Davao.} [Att 25 Jun 42 by 214 GROUPER; D 24 Jul 43 by 283 TINOSA; S 17 Feb 44 by a/c. M1 says was rerated XAO 15 Feb 43.] 2 v. Well Groeneveld Dec 41 23/22 Same attack Same Same Same Note 23 Kuching A-AK 6503 {Nichiran M.} I {Nichinan M.} {DNO claims S; Von Munching says S at 02-30N 110-00E; I chart shows ship D @ Davao 28 Dec, name apparently misprint.} [Nichiran M S 12 Jul 44 by 389 PIRANHA.] 2L Jarman Dec 41 24 Kuching DD 1950 T2/? I 24 01-34N 110-21E DD 2090 Sagiri JT {1950} DNO claims as 1700T. TROM says 121 killed, 120 saved. [K-XVI S 25 Dec by I-66.] 1 Hurt Dec 41 27/09 22-14N 115-13E AK 5000 T1/2DUP I 27 SW Hong Kong AG 8215 Nojima S AK {Noshima} PR says hit heard, screws stopped, seen lying-to. WS11-34 says torp, beached & further D by seas, towed to Hong Kong 29 Jan 42, repairs compl 8 Dec 42. Tons are std displ from W. 2L McKnight Jan 42 1 13- N 120- E APK 5000 T1/1DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says torp may have expl on quay, target bel seen awash 8 Jan. [S-36 ran aground, crew saved.] 1 Moseley Jan 42 5/22 34-18N 139-59E AK 4000 T3/6NSV M 5 SE Izu Oshima XPG 2627 Heijo M. I B-AK {2700} PR says hits not seen, heard below decks. [W lists as both XPG & Std AK 1C, 2627T. S 4 Sep 43 by 218 ALBACORE.] 1 Moseley Jan 42 7/08 34-27N 139-59E AK 6000 T1/2DUP IJWM 7 Mikomoto I. XAC 2225 Unkai M. #1 S 11 PR says seen sinking, down 30 deg, bow under. WS1 says hit port bow ca 0755 10 Jan & disabled @ 34-27N 138-59E, drifted, bombed & S 11 Jan by Japanese a/c. 1 crew killed. [WS1 date 10 Jan prob incorrect; no sub att that day & location agrees with sub posit; I lists as B-XPG, W as XAC, 2250T; J lists as AK.] 1 Moseley Jan 42 7/08 Same attack Same Same Same I 10 Mikomoto I. XPG 2225 {Unyo M. #1} Note PR does not mention ﬁring at another ship. A says same ship as Unkai M #1. [W lists Unyo M #1 as 2039T XPG; S 14 Jul 45 by a/c.] 1 Moseley Jan 42 9/02 35-00N 140-36E AK 6000 T1/4NSV IJSM 9 SE Inubo Saki C-AK 5387 Teian M. PR says sinking by stern, boat in water. WS1 says was captured ship; ca 0440 9 Jan was torp at sub position, S in 15 min, 1 killed. [Hajduk ident as ex-Ital Venezia Giulia, ex Yugo Tomislav.] 2 Bacon Jan 42 10/02 05-52N 125-52E AK 5000 T2/3NUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says ﬂash seen, expl heard, settled by stern. 2 Bacon Jan 42 10/08 06-19N 125-54E AK 5000 T2/2NUP SIJM 10 06-12N 125-55E XPG 2929 Kanko M. W {XAN} {909} PR says settled by bow, port list. WS1 says was torp ca 0910 on 10 Jan, expl and S, 2 killed. {W confuses ship with 909T XAN of same name S 5 Jan 45 by 244 CAVALLA.} 2 Lamb Jan 42 10/09 17-40N 109-20E AP 10700 T1/3DUP JSM 10 S Hainan I. A-APK 5167 Harbin M. I PR says S 15 min after timed expl. Intel rept S. WS1 says left Cape St. Jacques for Harbin 10 Jan, acting as temporary hospital ship; torp & S same day at sub position, 4 crew and 2 passengers killed.

HNMS K-XIV 25

HNMS K-XVI 26

176 PERCH 27

141 S-36 28 180 POLLACK 29

180 POLLACK 30

180 POLLACK 31

180 POLLACK 32

177 PICKEREL 33 177 PICKEREL 34

186 STINGRAY 35

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 25–38

Jan 42

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval.

X M XE S S S1L S S D D1 S 03 S L L1 S S D1

X S XE S S S1 S 03 S S S S1 S S L S1

191 SCULPIN 36

1

Chappell Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits seen.

10/23

10-05N 123-55E

AK

5000

T2/4NSV

S

211 GUDGEON 37

1

Grenfell Jan 42 10/08 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says shock felt, thud heard.

31-56N 132-16E

AK

5000

T2/3NSV Unident

S

HNMS O-19 38

2

Bach Kolling Jan 42 10 07-35N 103-13E AK 4000 T1/3 JSM 10 07-52N 102-53E A-AK 3817 Akita M. I 07-35N 120-50E Bach Kolling in temp command this patrol. WS1 says hit by torp in engine rm ca 1721 on 10 Jan at 07-35N 102-50E (near Singora), abandoned and S, 4 crew killed. Was carrying bridge building equip & personnel for the invasion of Malaya. {I longitude is misprint.}

S S L S1

HNMS O-19

2

Bach Kolling

S

03

Jan 42

10

L4U

07-35N 103-13E

AK

5000

T?/3

30

Attack Numbers 39–54 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Comments Note

39

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Date

Location

Type

10

Sub position

AK

Tons

Vessel Name

4944 {Tairyu M.} {5600} {Tarya M.} Neth sources say CO ﬁred at smaller ship, saw hits on both, ship later salvaged. {Stove & Hervieux identify as Tarya M, 5600T, others as Tairyu M.} [Att not in DNO or BSH; A says Akita M was only ship S at Singora. Tairyu M S 19 Feb 44 by a/c.] 181 POMPANO 1 Parks Jan 42 12/11 09- N 169- E APK 16500 T2/4DUP 40 Claim Unconﬁrmed Unident PR says plume of water seen, mufﬂed expl. 179 PLUNGER 1 White Jan 42 18/10 34- N 134- E AK 7200 T2/2DUP 41 IJSM 18 33-30N 135-00E C-AK 4702 Eizan M. PR says S bow ﬁrst, lifeboat & crew in water. WS1 says left anchorage at Omaezaki 17 Jan for Wakamatsu; torp and S on 18 Jan, all 45 crew lost. [Cundall says ex-Pan Aurora, sold to Japan in 1941.] 187 STURGEON 2 Wright, W.L. Jan 42 22/23 01- N 119- E Unk 10000 T2/4NUS 42 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits heard. 194 SEADRAGON 1 Ferrall Jan 42 23/08 12- N 109- E AK 5000 T1/1DUP 43 IM 23 Cam Ranh Bay A-AK 5463 Fukuyo M. PR says hit port quarter, listing & down by stern, heading for beach. [Att 6 Dec 44 by 398 SEGUNDO.] HNMS K-XVIII 1 v. Well Groeneveld Jan 42 23 00-10N 118-00E APK NG T1/4 44 SM 24 01-20S 117-01E A-AK 6987 Tsuruga M. IJ WS1,3,5,&12-339 say 2 torps passed under CL Naka 0035 & hit APs beyond; Tsuruga M S 0600, no evidence of addl D during att by US DDs. M1 says hit by 1 torp while landing troops, 1 crew & 38 troops killed. {J & W credit DDs Pope & Parrott.} HNMS K-XVIII 1 v. Well Groeneveld Jan 42 24 Balikpapan PC NG T0/2 45 I 24 Balikpapan PF 935 {P 37} BSH credits K-XVIII; J & W credit US DDs Pope & Parrott; not claimed by Neth sources. P 37 (ex-DD Hishi) hit by 3 torp & abandoned, hull left for anti-a/c use per WS1,3,5,12-339,16,&19. HNMS K-XVIII 1 v. Well Groeneveld Jan 42 24 Same attack Same Same Same 46 Note 309 {Ch 12} Some Neth sources claim hit; DNO says target was Ch 12, no D. WS11-49 says Ch 12 was in area but no indication of any PC D at Balikpapan. 193 SWORDFISH 2 Smith, C.C. Jan 42 24/12 01-25N 126-10E AK 7000 T2/2DUP 47 WJSM 24 01-26N 125-10E XPG 4124 Myoken M. I B-AK PR says hits heard, seen listing. {SORG gives posit 08S 116E.} WS1 says torp and S ca 1400 on 24 Jan in Kema anchorage at 01-22N 125-05E, 6 killed. 193 SWORDFISH 2 Smith, C.C. Jan 42 24/13 01-25N 126-10E AK 10000 T2/2DUP 48 IS 24 W. Halmahera XAVP 8033 {Katsuragi M} PR says expl heard. {SORG gives posit 08S 116E.} I shows S symbol but ship not listed in table. Tons from W. [Somerville says per microﬁlm JD-202 Katsuragi M & Ch 1 left Kema 25 Jan. Was in Ambon force 30 Jan; D 24 Jan unlikely.] [S 1 Oct 42 by 187 STURGEON.] 187 STURGEON 2 Wright, W.L. Jan 42 26/07 01- S 117- E AP 5000 T1/4DUS 49 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits heard. 192 SAILFISH 2 Voge Jan 42 26/12 05-30N 125-44E CL 7500 T1/4DUP 50 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl heard on sonar, screws stopped. 211 GUDGEON 51

1

Grenfell Jan 42 27/09 28-24N 178-35E SS 1400 IW 27 SW of Oahu SS 1400 J {1785} PR ident as Japanese I-68 cl, hits heard. I says missing 27 Jan. Winton says set up by renumbered I-173 20 May 42, after loss.]

187 STURGEON 52

2

Wright, W.L. Jan 42 31/04 00- N 119- E AO 5000 T1/3NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says ﬁred at darkened AO, Koryu M type, esc by 2 DDs, went deep, expl heard. {SORG entry incomplete, gives latitude 019E.}

Damg. Eval. D 03XE

S L4U S S S1

S 03 S H D1 S S SW S1

0 H 03XE X XE S S S1 S Note 03XE

S 03 D 03

T2/3DUP S {I-73} S I-173 d/f intel. [I-73 S1 S 03

194 SEADRAGON 1 53

Ferrall Feb 42 2/05 17-16N 119-48E APK 6400 T2/2NUP S IJSM 2 17-32N 120-22E A-AK 6441 Tamagawa M. S PR says hits seen, settling by stern & being abandoned. M says convoy c/o Tamagawa M, Nisshu M. S1 Arizona M, and 1 unident; WS1 says left Takao for Manila 31 Jan with infantry; torp and S 2 Feb, 48 killed.

194 SEADRAGON 1 54

Ferrall M

Feb 42 2/06 2

17-16N 119-48E Vigan

AP XAP

NG 9683

T0/1DUP Arizona M.

0 L

31 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Note A-AK 7785 [Nisshu M.] PR says torp missed 2nd ship in previous att. No evidence of D in WS1. M cites book Umi Nao Fukaku: Arizona M hit by dud, no D but ca 10 crew wounded by shrapnel from own guns ﬁring at torp. WS1 says Nisshu M missed by torp, S 18 Jul 44 by 245 COBIA.] 2 Aylward Feb 42 3/02 00-05N 126-11E DD 1500 T1/2NUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says S, no details. 03 2 Chappell Feb 42 4/17 04-00S 123-00E DD 1500 T2/3DUP IST 4 Off Kendari DD 1980 Suzukaze Note PR says down by bow, hole abaft stack. WS says hit stbd #1 boiler room, 9 killed, took shelter in Staring Bay. TROM says ret to Sasebo for rep until July. [W gives displ as 1980T normal as blt, 2075T full after rearmed 1942-43; S 24 Jan 44 by 184 SKIPJACK.] 2 Anderson Feb 42 4/07 13- N 145- E AK 4500 T1/3DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says stopped, down by bow, resembled Palau M. [APK Palau M 4495T S 6 Aug 42 by 213 GREENLING; no record of being ﬁred at here.] 2 Chappell Feb 42 6/24 04-30S 123-30E CL 7500 T2/2NSV Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits heard, believe 1 torp prematured. 3 Dempsey Feb 42 8/21 05-10S 119-24E DD 1900 T1/1NSV IWT 8-9 05-36S 119-16E DD 2033 Natsushio J {1900} PR says buckled between stacks, black smoke. Intel says broke in two & S 9 Feb. TROM says 8 killed, tow by Kuroshio failed, S 9 Feb. 1 King Feb 42 8 Gulf of Siam MV NG G IM 8 Poulo Condore C 51 Se Go BSH says TRUSTY in gun action with MV about this time, no D claimed. M1 says prob was this sailing vessel, register closed 16 Sep 43. 2 Fenno Feb 42 10/17 25-30N 122-38E AK 5000 T2/3DUS M 10 25-23N 122-42E XAK 2719 Chuwa M. WJS XPG I Keelung B-AK PR says hits heard. WS1 says S 10 Feb 42 @ sub posit. M1 says none killed. 2 Fenno Feb 42 10/22 28-44N 142-41E Unk Unk T1/3NUP ISM 9 28-25N 122-13E A-AK 6788 Kurama M. J {Kurama} PR says hit unident, poss patrol boat; not in SORG. Position is same as for att on 20 Feb, so dates are questionable. WS1 says S by torp @ 28-25N 122-03E, 58 killed. 2 Smith, C.C. Feb 42 14/08 06-45N 126-54E AK 5000 T1/2DUP M 13 Off Davao A-AK 7620 Amagisan M. I 14 {9620} PR says hit seen 1/4 from stern, stopped, then headed for Pujada Bay, bow very high. [Att 26 Aug 43 by 282 TUNNY, 8 Oct 43 by 212 GATO. W & J say S 17 Feb 44 by a/c at Truk.] 2 Lent Feb 42 17/15 32-12N 127-32E AK 6000 T1/4DUP Note PR says hit seen aft, ship stopped but escaped. [See next att.] 2 Lent Feb 42 17/19 32-14N 127-14E AK 6000 T1/2DUP JSM 17 32-25N 126-23E XPG 1498 Shinyo M. #5 IW 18 PR says stopped, settled aft, blew up & S. WS1 & M1 say was on patrol SW of Goto Is.; ca 1800 on 16 Feb hit by dud torp stbd, torp pierced engine rm which ﬂooded; while drifting on 17 Feb dropped d/c on approaching sub and ﬂooding increased; sunk 18 Feb at 32-14N 127-14E, 15 killed. 2 Holley Feb 42 18/11 00- N 119- E AP 5000 T1/4DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed Unident PR says dull thud heard, black smoke seen. 2 Smith, C.C. Feb 42 19/10 14-32N 120-08E AO 5000 T1/2DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit seen, headed away down by stern. 4 Warder Feb 42 19/16 08-39S 115-18E AP 5000 T1/2DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says torp missed ahead. 4 Warder Feb 42 19/16 08-39S 115-18E AP 5000 T1/2DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says no expl heard; later appeared down by stern but underway.

196 SEARAVEN 55 191 SCULPIN 56

200 THRESHER 57

191 SCULPIN 58 142 S-37 59

HMS TRUSTY 60

202 TROUT 61

202 TROUT 62

193 SWORDFISH 63

201 TRITON 64 201 TRITON 65

146 S-41 66 193 SWORDFISH 67 197 SEAWOLF 68 197 SEAWOLF 69 202 TROUT

2

Fenno

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 55–69

Feb 42 20/21

28-43N 142-41E

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

PC

200

T1/3NSV

Damg. Eval. U L1XE

S

S D D1

S 03 D 03 S S S1 0 H D3 S S S1 0 S SU S3 S M D1 D XR S S S1

S L4U S 03 D 03 D 03 S

32

Attack Numbers 70–87 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard, screws heard afterward. 2 Lent Feb 42 21/08 32-10N 126-28E AK 6000 T2/2DUP JSM 21 32-25N 126-23E A-AK 4484 Shokyu M. I PR says S 8 min after hit. WS1 says S @ 32-25N 126-13E, 12 killed. 2 Hurd Feb 42 24/05 06-45S 117-24E AP 5000 T2/2NSV Note 24 Note XAK 6666 Okitsu M. PR says hits heard. Cundall says recd dud hit between Balikpapan & Makassar per Tokusetsu Kansen. 2 Hurd Feb 42 24/10 06-32S 117-10E AK 5000 T2/2NSV Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits heard. 4 Warder Feb 42 25/06 08-36S 115-28E AP 5000 T2/3DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits seen, expl heard, not loud. 4 Warder Feb 42 25/06 08-36S 115-28E DD 1500 T2/3DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits heard on sonar, stern seen coming out of water. 4 Warder Feb 42 25/06 08-36S 115-28E AK 5000 T1/ DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says poss hit on ship in same convoy. 1 Wilkins Feb 42 28/00 28-55N 138-15E AO 7000 T2/2NUP IM 28 29-04N 137-56E XAO 6516 Manju M. PR says seen to settle, heavy list. M1 says under repair at Yokosuka and Aloi until 30 Sep 42. {SORG gives latitude 38N.} [D 21 Mar 43 by 277 SCAMP, S 8 Jan 45 by 393 QUEENFISH.] 2 Lent Feb 42 27/23 31-50N 129-03E APK 9000 T1/3DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard, smoke pall. — — Feb 42 — — — — — I 27 SW of Pagan I. XPkt NG {Palau M.} [No likely sub attack; W says 35T, S 6 Feb 44 @ Kwajalein by a/c.]

70 201 TRITON 71

183 SEAL 72 183 SEAL 73 197 SEAWOLF 74 197 SEAWOLF 75 197 SEAWOLF 76 167 NARWHAL 77

201 TRITON 78 — 79

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. 03 S S U S1 S L L1 S 03 S 03 S 03 D 03 S M D1 D 03 X U XE

203 TUNA 80

1

DeTar Feb 42 28/22 32-31N 132-28E AK 2000 T1/3NUP I 28 U U NG {Tx1} PR says expl heard but target did not slow. [No other sub att 28 Feb; ship not ident in any other source.]

207 GRAMPUS 81

1

Hutchinson Mar 42 1/20 04-50N 151-20E AO 10000 T2/3NSV S Note Note PR says hits heard, seen down by stern. Intel says Kaijo M #2 S @ 04-52N 151-20E. WS1 says left XR Truk 1 Mar 42 for Rabaul, no word thereafter, 90 lost; J credits to this att. [See later att 4-5 Mar.]

— 82

— — Mar 42 — — I 1 U [Insufﬁcient info to identify att; no sub att likely.]

— U

— NG

— {Tx2 #1}

X S XE

— 83

— — Mar 42 — — I 1 U [Insufﬁcient info to identify att; no sub att likely.]

— U

— NG

— {Tx2 #2}

X S XE

HNMS K-XV 84

2

Baron v. Boetzelaer IS

AO AO

143 S-38 85

4

Munson Mar 42 2/19 06-27S 112-12E CL 7500 T1/4NUP D Note Note PR says shock felt, smoke & spray seen. Sawruk & Somerville say CL Kinu rept att by sub at 2013 & 03 evaded 4 torp, per Intel microﬁlm reels JT-1 & JD-29.

192 SAILFISH 86

3

Voge Mar 42 2/21 08-06S 115-57E CV 10000 T2/4NUP D ISM 1 N of Lombok I. XAPV 6440 Kamogawa M. S J 2 Sub position AV PR says expl heard, ﬂames seen. WS1 says left Surabaya for Bali on 1 Mar with air unit and ammo; S1 ca 2220 same day at 08-06S 115-57E hit by torp port side under bridge, expl and S. M1 says 5 crew, 273 troops, and 48 passengers killed. [W lists ship in German edition, not in English edition.]

144 S-39 87

3

Coe IS J Note

Mar 42 1 1

03XE

14000 T?/2 D 14050 Tsurumi U Note WS11-2 says torp & recd slight D in Java Sea, repaired at Singapore. {Some sources identify this ship D1 as Erimo (see 144 S-39 att 4 Mar 42); DNO gives tons as 8000.} [14050T is standard, 15450 is normal displ; att 22 Mar 44 by 282 TUNNY, S 5 Aug 44 by 225 CERO.]

Mar 42 4/10 4

Bay of Bantam E Nicholas Pt.

D U

04-19S 108-25E S Billiton I.

AO AO

5000 14050 {6500}

T3/4DUP Erimo

S S

33 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR says seen listing & down by stern, S @ 1116. I says heavy D; W says beached on Bali. WS11-34 S1 says ca 1215 @ 04-16S 108-25E was hit by 3 torp, burned, run ashore & abandoned as total loss, casualties unk. [6500T is gross based on US bldr; W gives displ as 14050 standard, 15450 normal, credits HNMS O-15.] — — Mar 42 — — — — — X W 4 Bali AO 14050 {Erimo} S 15450 {W credits HNMS O-15, which was not in the Far East; apparently confused with K-XV att on XE Tsurumi 1 Mar.} 14050 is standard, 15450 normal displ. 1 Wilkins Mar 42 4/23 28-37N 129-10E AK 5000 T2/4NUP S IJSM 4 Amami Oshima A-AK 1243 Taki M. S PR says seen to S. WS1 says left Takao for Moji 3 Mar; torp on 4 Mar at 28-37N 129-10E and S S1 ca 2330, 22 killed. 1 DeTar Mar 42 4/19 32-33N 132-26E AK 6000 T1/1DUP S J 4 Sub position AK 4000 Unknown M. S PR says target aﬁre, seen to S later. [Basis for J attribution prob PR.] S3U 1 DeTar Mar 42 4/20 32-22N 132-27E DD 1500 T1/1NUP D Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl heard. 03 1 Hutchinson Mar 42 4/23 00-56N 149-31E AO 10000 T2/3NSV S IWSM 4-5 S of Truk XAO 8636 Kaijo M. S [#2 Go] PR says hits heard, slowed, slight port list. Intel says S @ 04-52N 151-20E. WS1 says left Truk on S1 1 Mar for Rabaul, no word thereafter, 90 lost. [Likely repeat att; J credits GRAMPUS att on 1 Mar.] 2 McKinney Mar 42 5/03 05-35S 112-35E CL 7500 T2/2NUP D M 5 N of Lombok XAK 4466 Taito M. L I 4 PR says 1 loud expl heard on Katori-cl CL. [S 25 May 44 by 229 FLYING FISH.] L1 1 Saunders Mar 42 5/17 13- N 144- E AK 4500 T1/2DUP S Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says seen down by stern heading for beach. 03 1 Saunders Mar 42 5/17 13- N 144- E XPC 300 T1/1DUP S Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says XPC came alongside AK, missing after torp hit. 03 1 Joyce Mar 42 7/15 36-27N 141-06E AK 5000 T1/6DUP D IM 7 S Shioyasaki XAK 4550 Asahisan M. M PR says 1 expl, 3 thuds heard. M1 says light damage. [Damaged 22 May 42 by 236 SILVERSIDES. L1 J says S 25 Jul 44 by a/c; W says S 27 Jul 44.] 2 Moseley Mar 42 11/01 30-53N 126-20E AK 5400 T1/4NSV S JSM 11 30-45N 126-25E A-AK 1454 Fukushu M. S I {1434} PR says S after big expl. WS1 says left Moji for Keelung 7 Mar; ca 0230 on 11 Mar at 30-45N 126- S1 25E recd gun att by surfaced sub, then torp and S. 2 Moseley Mar 42 11/03 31- N 126- E Sam NG GN D Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says hit by 3 inch, burned; not in SORG. D3 2 Moseley Mar 42 11/03 31- N 126- E Sam NG GN D Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says hit by .50 cal, settled; not in SORG. L3 2 Moseley Mar 42 11/05 31-00N 126-32E AK NG T0/6+G 0 M 11 31-00N 126-45E A-APK 5266 Baikal M. D PR says torp went under, no expl, later hit by 3-inch gunﬁre but escaped. M cites Sasebo Guard L1 District Diary as shelled at location given, little damage. [No mention of this att in WS sources; not in J; I says aground 12 Sep 44, D unk.; Hajduk says survived war.] 2 McKnight Mar 42 13/17 07-45S 116-15E AK 5000 T1/4DUP D I 13 N Lombok Str. U NG {Tx1} H PR says hit heard on convoy prev att by 197 SEAWOLF. [No other sub att likely; insufﬁcient info 03 to identify ship; most recent SEAWOLF att was 25 Feb, convoy unlikely to still be in vicinity.] 1 McGregor, D. Mar 42 13/07 33-53N 135-30E AO 10000 T3/4DUP S WJSM 13 SW Mikura I. XAF 1525 Chichibu M. S I {1320} PR says stopped, smoke & ﬂames, photos. M1 says was en rt Wake I.-Tokyo; ca 0620 hit by 2 torp, S1 aﬁre, 4 crew and 22 passengers killed; hulk drifted and S 14 Mar @ 33-50N 139-32E. [J gives 1520T, WS1 says 1462T.] 1 Saunders Mar 42 17/06 28- N 130- E AK 7000 T1/2DUP S WIJSM 17 Chichi Jima XAC 3291 Ishikari M. S

— 88

167 NARWHAL 89

203 TUNA 90 203 TUNA 91 207 GRAMPUS 92

182 SALMON 93

208 GRAYBACK 94 208 GRAYBACK 95 210 GRENADIER 96

180 POLLACK 97

180 POLLACK 98 180 POLLACK 99 180 POLLACK 100

172 PORPOISE 101

206 GAR 102

208 GRAYBACK 103

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 88–103 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

34

Attack Numbers 104–119 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR says hit seen, expl & ﬁre, port list & down by stern. WS1 says left Yokosuka for Inner South Seas S1 14 Mar; ca 0615 on 17 Mar at 27-05N 142-05E was torp in eng rm and set aﬁre; hit again and S at 0730, was carrying 109 passengers, 1070 drums avgas, 212 drums oil, and 106 kg of bombs. M1 says 11 crew killed.

211 GUDGEON 104

2

Grenfell Mar 42 26/02 32-32N 127-11E J Sub position PR says turned over, S by stern, lifeboats in water.

211 GUDGEON 105

2

Grenfell Mar 42 27/02 33-50N 127-33E APK 10000 T2/3NSV S IM 27 SE Kumun I. C-APK 6526 Nissho M. S J {4000} {Unknown M.} PR says hits seen, down by bow, lifeboats in water. M1 says beached @ 33-56N 127-30E, 3 killed. D1 Reﬂoated and repaired. [Apparently this case was never reassessed by JANAC. D by mine 6 Jul 45, active post-war per Hajduk.]

191 SCULPIN 106

3

Chappell Mar 42 28/17 02-21S 124-04E Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says poss dud hit. {SORG gives posit 04S 122E.}

— 107

— — Mar 42 — I 28 [Insufﬁcient info to identify attack.]

187 STURGEON 108

3

— Shionomisaki

AK

5000 4000

T2/3NSV Unknown M.

S S S3U

AK

5000

T2/3DUP

D

— U

— NG

— {Tx1}

X U XE

03

Wright, W.L. Mar 42 30/09 05-39S 119-00E AK 5000 T1/2DUP JM 30 Makassar City B-AK 842 Choko M. WIS 28 PR says S, lifeboats in water. WS1 says S 75 km SW of Makassar ca 1013 28 Mar, 26 killed.) [No likely sub att 28 Mar; some sources apparently have incorrect date, prob all crew lost.]

S S S1

198 TAMBOR 109

2

Murphy, J.W. Mar 42 30/21 13-00N 157-30E AK 6300 IM 30 Brown Atoll XAK 6334 PR says 1 torp passed under w/o expl. [S 22 Aug 42 by 231 HADDOCK.]

T0/3NSV Tatsuho M.

0 L L1

185 SNAPPER 110

2

Stone, H.L. Mar 42 31/09 06-44N 125-44E Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says 2 hits heard, ship low & dead in water, 3rd hit seen.

T3/3DUP

S

197 SEAWOLF 111

4

Warder Mar 42 31/09 10-22S 105-43E CL 7500 T1/4DUP Note Note PR says expl heard. TROM says 3 torp missed Natori 0650 & 4 missed Naka 0949, hit next day.

S

197 SEAWOLF 112

4

Warder Apr 42 1/05 10-22S 105-43E CL 7500 T1/3DUP IST 1 Christmas I. CL 5195 Naka PR says hit seen, smoking heavily, slowed & screws stopped. WS11-27 & TROM say hit by 1 torp stbd side f wd, towed to Banten Bay by Natori, arr Singapore 10 May for temp repair, thence to Yokosuka & Maizuru, rep comp Apr 43; Dull says out until June. [Tons per W are normal as blt prior to modiﬁcation; hit by dud 22 Oct 43 by 235 SHAD, S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.]

D H D1

197 SEAWOLF 113

4

Warder Apr 42 1/05 10-22S 105-43E Note PR says ﬁred at 1 CL only. {SORG list incorrect.}

D

HMS TRUANT 114

2

Balston Apr 42 1 05-42N 098-57E AK 6000 T1/? IJSM 1 06-07N 099-12E A-AK 6780 Yae M. WS2 says hit & S 2315 at 06-08N 099-14E, was en rt Rangoon-Singapore, 6 killed

S S S1

HMS TRUANT 115

2

Balston Apr 42 1 05-42N 098-57E AK IJSM 1 06-07N 099-12E A-AK WS2 says torp & S ca 2415, was en rt Rangoon-Singapore, 2 killed.

5000 4939

T1/? Shunsei M.

S S S1

187 STURGEON 116

3

Wright, W.L. Apr 42 3/23 00-36N 119-19E AK Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says foremast came down when hit, listed & settled forward.

5000

T1/4NUP Unident

D

187 STURGEON 117

3

— 118 200 THRESHER 119

XCL

3000

03

CL

7500

T1/2DUP

03

XE

Wright, W.L. Apr 42 3/24 00-36N 119-19E DD 1500 T1/3NUP J 3 Sub position PF 750 {Unknown M.} Note PR says hit under bridge, settled by bow, low in water & disappeared. {J assessed 9 Mar 43 on basis of PR only; no PF or DD was lost here.} — — Apr 42 — — — — — IS 9 S Cebu I. CL 5100 {Kuma} WS11-40 says att 8 Apr by PT & hit by dud torp. [S 11 Jan 44 by HMS TALLY HO.] 3 Anderson Apr 42 10/11 34-59N 139-29E AK 5000 T1/1DUP ISM 10 ENE of Oshima C-AK 3033 Sado Go J {3039} {Sado M.} PR says broke in middle, S. WS1 says this captured ship left Tsingtao for Yokohama 2 Apr; ca 1055 on 10 Apr at 34-52N 139-15E was torp and S, 2 killed. [Hajduk ident as ex-Port. Sado, ex-Ch Hwah Shun.]

D4U S PS 03XE X U XE S S S1

35 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 2 Olsen, E. Apr 42 11/15 31-00N 131-15E Sam 200 GN M 2 Tanega-Shima C-Fish 24 Tsushin M. PR says set aﬁre by 3-inch but escaped. M1 says wooden ﬁshing vessel shelled & damaged. [Date does not agree but no other sub att likely.] 3 Fenno Apr 42 10/13 33-21N 134-15E AK 15000 T1/3DUP IM 11 Shionomisaki B-AO 16801 Nisshin M. PR says hit seen, ship left at full speed. M1 says was whale factory ship, used by army as tanker. [W lists as 16764T. D 7 Feb 43 by 202 TROUT, S 6 May 44 by 291 CREVALLE.] 2 Olsen, E. Apr 42 13/17 31-51N 132-50E AK 6000 T1/4DUP IJM 13 Okinoshima A-AK 6243 Ryujin M. S 32-30N 132-40E PR says back broken, middle awash, crew abandoned. M1 says torp and sunk off Kochi-ken, 2 killed. {WS1 says hit mine and S in Bungo Str 27 Mar 42.} 2A Grant Apr 42 16 36-50N 060-52W SS 700 T1/3DUP Note Note U-582 rept evaded 4 torp ca 37-09N 60-30W per Cloots. 2 Murphy, J.W. Apr 42 16/00 03- S 152- E AO 7000 T1/5NSV IWSM 17 SE Kavieng B-AF 397 Kitami M. PR says seen to S stern ﬁrst. WS1 says left Rabaul for Ponape via Kavieng 16 Apr; torp and S 17 Apr with all hands, 26 lost. 3 Dempsey Apr 42 17/16 10-53N 121-35E AP 5000 T2/4DUP J 17 Sub position AK 4000 Unknown M. PR says seen stopped, listing, stern awash, boats in water. [Basis for J attribution prob PR.] 3 Kirkpatrick Apr 42 23/23 28-22N 153-18E Tra 1100 GN M 23 28-00N 153-00E B-Pkt 127 Shinko M. #5 J Sub position Tra {1000} {Unknown M.} PR says seen settling, bow down. M1 says shelled & D 240 mi north of Marcus Is., no details. 3 Fenno Apr 42 24/15 33-30N 135-28E AO 10000 T2/2DUP M 23 Off Susami Kii A/C-AO 6521 Tachibana M. I 24 PR says listed & headed for beach. [Location is very close to sub position; no other info available; D 27 Sep 44 by 249 FLASHER, S 9 Oct 44 by 276 SAWFISH.] 3 Fenno Apr 42 24/15 33-31N 135-29E AK 8000 T1/2DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl seen; ship may have beached. 3 Dempsey Apr 42 25/12 17-01N 120-15E AK 5000 T1/2DUP MS 25 17-07N 120-12E A-AP 6995 Toba M. J Lingayan Gulf I W of Luzon PR says seen aﬁre & sinking. WS3 says torp ca 1310 @ 17-07N 120-12E, heavy D, M1 says 2 killed; run ashore 26 Apr 10 km W of Cape Candon, Luzon; reﬂoated 27 Apr & towed to Keelung, Formosa, arr 1 Jun; remained there for duration of war, hit by a/c 16 Jun 45 but remained aﬂoat; seized by China postwar & renamed Tai Nan, later Foo Yu. 3 Dempsey Apr 42 — Same attack Same Same Same I 25 San Fernando A 6995 {Tottori M.} A says same ship as Toba M. [Tottori M 5978T XAP D 17 May 42 by 236 SILVERSIDES, S 15 May 45 by 364 HAMMERHEAD.] 4 Bacon Apr 42 26/01 03- S 127- E AK 7100 T1/7NUP IM 26 03-19N 127-27E XAH 9347 Takasago M. PR says 1 hit, then CO saw lighted red crosses on boat deck; SORG shows no hits or D. [I lists again 16 May 42; survived war.] 2 Willingham Apr 42 26/10 18-11N 166-54W SS 1500 T1/1DUP J 26 Sub position SS 965 {RO-30} PR says ﬁred at scope, expl & yellow smoke seen, PBY saw oil slick & debris. [RO-30 stricken 1 Apr 42, hulk at Otaka, W says survived war; no sub lost here.] 3 Fenno Apr 42 28/01 32-59N 135-17E PC 1000 T1/1NUP Claim Unconﬁrmed Unident PR says S in 2 min. 1 Bruton Apr 42 30/23 09-32N 156-03E AK 7100 T0/6+G IM 30 09-24N 156-18E XAE 6659 Seia M. PR says missed by torps but hit by 3-inch. M1 says hit by dud @ 10-15N 157-13E, missed @ 09-50N 159-49E, then D by gunﬁre. [D 22 Jul 43 by 276 SAWFISH; S 1 Aug 44 by a/c.] 3 Kirkpatrick May 42 1/09 28-06N 123-47E AK 5300 T2/4DUP IJSM 1 28-05N 124-00E A-AK 5338 Calcutta M. PR says back broken, photos, S. WS2 says hit 0852 @ 28-11N 123-55E by 1 torp in engine room, was en rt Singapore-Dairen with 3rd Tank Corp Transportation Convoy carrying 422 men & equip of an army aviation unit; 50 soldiers & 4 crew killed.

209 GRAYLING 120

202 TROUT 121

209 GRAYLING 122

078 R-1 123 198 TAMBOR 124

190 SPEARFISH 125 201 TRITON 126

202 TROUT 127

202 TROUT 128 190 SPEARFISH 129

190 SPEARFISH 130

177 PICKEREL 131

199 TAUTOG 132

202 TROUT 133 213 GREENLING 134

201 TRITON 135

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 120–135 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. D D D3Q D D D1 S S S1 D 03 S S S1 S S D3U S D PS D1 S L LM L1 S 03 S H PS T1

X L XE D L L1 S S 03XE S S4U D M D1 S S S1

Attack Numbers 136–149 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 210 GRENADIER 136

2

228 DRUM 137

1

202 TROUT 138

3

202 TROUT 139

3

206 GAR 140

2

213 GREENLING 141

1

184 SKIPJACK 142

3

184 SKIPJACK 143

3

201 TRITON 144

3

201 TRITON 145

3

184 SKIPJACK 146

3

184 SKIPJACK 147

3

210 GRENADIER 148

2

228 DRUM 149

1

36 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Lent May 42 1/21 32-00N 128-25E AK 9500 T1/4NUP S M 1 31-55N 127-42E AK 4761 Angarstroi S Note No details in PR. Soviet ship, ex-Grantley Hall. Soviet info hit by 2 torp & S in 15 min; crew & S1E passengers rescued by Kaya M. Info from Meister, Rohwer, Hendig, Mühlthaler, et al. M cites Soviet magazine “Technica-Molodyozhi” ca 1985: Was carrying cargo of sugar San Francisco-Vladivostok; encountered Japanese task force 19 Apr @ 30-00N 135-20E, boarded & taken to Kushimoto, searched & charged with reporting Japanese ﬂeet movements, then allowed to leave ca 30 Apr. Hit by 2 torp port side, none killed. [J originally credited Calcutta M to this att.] Rice May 42 2/00 34-26N 138-14E AV 9000 T1/2NSV S IW 1 34-06N 137-46E CVS 10930 Mizuho S JT 2 {9000} PR says hit seen, went deep, not seen later. Intel says S 0416 2 May. TROM says hit by 1 torp port S1 side 2303, ﬂooding worsened, aband 0300 2 May & S 0416, 101 killed, 472 saved by CA Takao. Fenno May 42 2/12 33-26N 135-52E AK 7000 T1/2DUP S M 2 33-26N 135-52N C-AK 5014 Uzan M. S IJ Kashinosaki {5019} S Kashino-Zaki {4565} PR says hit amidships, S in 3 min. WS1 says S by torp ca 1230 at 33-26N 135-51E, 3 crew killed. S1 [Hajduk ident Uzan M as ex-Br Deslock.] Fenno May 42 4/13 33-32N 136-05E AK 5000 T1/2DUP S IWJSM 4 SW Daiosaki XPG 2119 Kongosan M. S PR says hit f wd of bridge, S in 2 min. WS1 says torp and S ca 1300 5 km SSW Kumano Town, S1 9 killed. McGregor, D. May 42 4/12 08- N 167- E AK 4000 T1/2DUP S Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl seen, black smoke. 03 Bruton May 42 4/18 08-44N 150-56E AK 5800 T1/1DUP S IJSM 4 09-25N 151-51E XPG 3262 Kinjosan M. S PR says broke in two & S in 3 min. WS1 says en rt Kure to Truk ca 1730 torp & S. M1 says many S1 killed, 23 survivors. [W lists ship but no info on loss.] Coe May 42 6/05 12-33N 109-30E AK 6000 T1/3DUP S IJSM 6 Camranh Bay C-APK 2567 Kanan M. S PR says hit heard, broke in two, seen to S. WS1 says left Saigon for Haiphong 4 May; ca 0532 at S1 12-05N 109-35E hit by torp port side in coal hold and S by bow, 30 crew killed. Coe May 42 6/05 Same attack Same Same Same 0 M 6 Cam Ranh bay APK 5110 Khai Dinh L PR does not claim. M cites Fr records: hit by 1 dud, little D. Was sailing near Kanan M but closer L1 inshore. [Prob hit by a torp that missed target.] Kirkpatrick May 42 6/03 28-42N 123-50E AK 7000 T1/4NSV S ISM 6 28-00N 123-37E A-AK 2217 Taiei M. S J {2209} PR says hit seen, smoke & ﬂames, lights in water. WS1 says left Moji for Bako 3 May with Taigen S1 M; ca 0611 on 6 May at 28-25N 123-37E was torp and S. Kirkpatrick May 42 6/06 28-19N 123-28E APK 9000 T1/2NUP S IJSM 6 28-40N 124-00E A-AK 5660 Taigen M. S PR says hit seen, later had S. WS1 says torp and S ca 0800 at 28-40N 124-00E, 29 crew and 10 S1 passengers killed. Coe May 42 8/15 12-18N 111-13E AK 10000 T2/2DUP S IJSM 8 12-18N 111-17E A-AK 4804 Bujun M. S PR says broke in middle, ends settling, boats & rafts in water. WS1 says torp and S en rt Bako to S1 Cape St. Jacques. M1 says 3 killed. Coe May 42 8/15 12-18N 111-13E AK 7000 T1/4DUP S Note 8 12-18N 111-17E AK 1873 Taiyu M. U PR says thud & 3 expl heard, down by stern. [Ident from Cundall; WS and M say no info on this att L3 in Japanese records; not in I; prob dud hit; D 26 Nov 43 by 283 TINOSA, S 9 Sep 44 by a/c.] Lent May 42 8/20 30-40N 127-54E AP 14900 T2/4DUP S IJSM 8 30-45N 127-40E A/C14457 Taiyo M. S APK PR says att southbound convoy of 6-8 AKs, heard 2 timed hits on Taijo M, recd heavy d/c & S1 bombing. WS1&2 say hit port side by 2 torp ca 1945, S ca 2040, 660 passengers & 157 crew lost. WS2 says was in convoy No. 109, Mutsure-Singapore; hit port side in stern & #2 hold; another source says 770 lost from crew of 263, 4 gunners & 1044 passengers; cargo was ammo & calcium carbide; many passengers were technicians & econ development personnel. Rice May 42 9/14 34- N 137- E AK 6000 T1/4DUP S J 9 33-49N 136-08E AK 4000 Unknown M. PS PR says listing, down by stern. [Basis for J attribution prob PR.] D3U

37 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 150–166 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 236 SILVERSIDES 1 Burlingame May 42 10/08 33-14N 150-58E Tra 350 GD 150 SM 10 33-00N 153-58E XPkt 131 Ebisu M. #5 PR says 12 3-inch hits, aﬁre but not S. GF says 7 killed, 2 wounded. [S 30 Apr by 278 SCORPION.] 153 S-42 1 Kirk May 42 11/04 05-06S 153-48E CM 9800 T3/4NUP 151 WI 11 W of Buka I. CM 4470 Okinoshima JT {4400} PR says seen aﬁre amidships, listing to port. Intel says was being towed by Kinryu M after D by a/c @ Tulagi 4 May; towed by DD Mochizuki after torp, but S. TROM says had been leading Ocean I.Nauru Occupation Force; hit by 2 or 3 torp ca 0640 12 May, capsized & S under tow. 155 S-44 1 Moore, J.R. May 42 12/16 05-06S 152-30E AK 1900 T3/4DUP 152 WIJSM 12 C. St. George XAR 5644 Shoei M. PR says hits heard after going deep. Intel says S returning to Rabaul from S-42 att on CM Okinoshima. WS1 says hit by 2 torp port side ca 0957 at 04-51S 152-54E, capsized and S at 1440, 8 killed. 180 POLLACK 153

3

Moseley May 42 12/12 30-55N 155-38E Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit by 3-inch, settled and aﬁre an hour later.

228 DRUM 154

1

Rice May 42 13/10 34- N 139- E AK 6000 T1/1DUP ISM 13 NE Mikomoto C-AK 5356 Shonan M. J {5264} PR says split in half, settling, photo. WS1 says was captured ship carrying 7500T coal to Kawasaki; ca 0835 torp @ 34-39N 139-10E & S 50 min later, 8 killed. [Hajduk ident as ex-Br Ben Nevis.]

236 SILVERSIDES 155

1 Burlingame May 42 13/16 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit seen by OOD.

201 TRITON 156

3

201 TRITON 157

600

GD Unk

S S S1

S S S1

S D3 S S S1

SS

1400

T1/1DSV

S

Kirkpatrick May 42 15/17 28-22N 133-02E M 15 Sub position PR says wrecked, burning & listing. M1 gives no details.

Sam C-Ms

100 38

GD Koen M. #3

S S S3

3

Kirkpatrick May 42 15/17 28-22N 133-02E M 15 Sub position PR says crew abandoned, boarded, wrecked by 3-inch gunﬁre.

Sam C-AK

100 110

GD Kaiei M.

S S S1

203 TUNA 158

2

DeTar May 42 15/19 33-34N 125-09E AK 8000 WIJSM 15 Shokokuzan B-AK 805 PR says seen to S. WS1 says torp and S 100 km WNW of Saishu I., 21 killed.

T1/3DUP Toyohara M.

S S S1

199 TAUTOG 159

2

Willingham May 42 16/13 07- N 152- E AK 5000 T1/2DUP S IWM 16 S Truk I. XAK 8469 Goyo M. H PR says beached on Royalist Reef. W & Intel say salvaged, converted to oiler. [Att 23 Nov 43 by 211 D1 GUDGEON, S 3 Feb 44 by 198 TAMBOR.]

— 160

— — May 42 — — — I 16 03-19S 127-27E XAH [No likely sub att; may be dupl of 26 Apr att by 177 PICKEREL.]

184 SKIPJACK 161

3

Coe May 42 17/06 06-22N 108-36E AP 5300 ISM 17 06-55N 109-05E A-AK 5478 J PR says hit seen, S. WS1 says left Singapore for Takao 17 May; same day torp and S 170 km NNE Natuna I., no record of casualties.

206 GAR 162

2

McGregor, D. Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit seen.

236 SILVERSIDES 163

1 Burlingame May 42 17/17 33-28N 135-33E AK IM 17 33-28N 135-35E A-AK J PR says blew up after heading for beach. [WS1 has no info on this att. S POMPON.]

236 SILVERSIDES 164

1 Burlingame May 42 17/17 33-28N 135-33E AK 8800 T2/2DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed Unident PR says 4 expl after torps hit. [Previous possible attribution of Tottori M to this att was incorrect; that ship D near Mindoro, prob by mine.]

S

199 TAUTOG 165

2

Willingham May 42 17/07 Note PR says disabled, S next attack.

07- N 152- E

SS

1500

T1/2DUP

S

199 TAUTOG 166

2

Willingham IW JT

07- N 152- E N of Rabaul

SS SS

1500 2198 {2212}

T2/3DUP I-28

May 42 17/09

33-52N 137-09E

Tra

Damg. Eval. S L D1

03

07- N 151- E

Q

— 9347

2000

— X {Takasago M.} L XE T1/2DUP S Taizan M. S {Tazan M.} at sub position, S1 T1/2DUP

D 03

May 42 17/11 16-17

5500 T2/3DUP 5871 Thames M. {4000} {Unknown M.} 25 Jul 43 43 by 267

S L PS L1

D4

XR S S

Attack Numbers 167–184 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

201 TRITON 167

3

180 POLLACK 168

3

— 169

—

— 170

—

180 POLLACK 171

3

180 POLLACK 172

3

180 POLLACK 173

3

180 POLLACK 174

3

199 TAUTOG 175

2

236 SILVERSIDES 176

1

193 SWORDFISH 177

4

181 POMPANO 178

2

178 PERMIT 179

5

181 POMPANO 180

2

182 SALMON 181

3

199 TAUTOG 182

2

228 DRUM 183

1

182 SALMON 184

3

183 SEAL

3

38 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says ident as I-28. TROM says 11 May was ordered return to Truk with I-22 & I-24, reported eng trouble 16th, all 88 crew lost. Kirkpatrick May 42 17/18 29-25N 134-06E SS 1600 T1/1DUP IW NG South Sea Area SS 1635 {I-64} JT {1625} I-164 PR says 30 survivors in water. I says missing after 25 May. TROM says was en rt Sasebo to Kwajalein, 81 lost. [I-64 renumbered 20 May, after loss.] Moseley May 42 17/21 31-00N 133-22E Sam 100 GN Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says hit by .50 cal only. — May 42 — — — — — I 17 Poulo Condore A-AK 5307 {Ryoga M.} [No likely sub attack; I&J give name as Ryoka M, S by mine 15 Feb 44.] — May 42 — — — — — I 19 En rt Manila XAP 5978 {Tottori M.} M1 says torp & D near Mindoro. No likely sub att, prob mine. Moseley May 42 20/00 31-00N 131-25E Sam NG GN Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says hit by .50 cal; not in SORG. Moseley May 42 20/00 31-00N 131-25E Sam NG GN Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says S by 3-inch. Moseley May 42 20/00 31-00N 131-25E Sam NG GN Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says S by 3-inch. Moseley May 42 20/22 31-00N 131-25E Sam 100 GN Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says diesel sampan hit by 3-inch and left burning. Willingham May 42 22/24 07- N 151- E AK 5000 T1/1NUS IM 22 06-10N 151-30E XAC 5461 Sanko M. PR says hit heard, stopped, b/u noise. [S 16 Feb 44 by a/c.] Burlingame May 42 22/12 33-30N 135-27E AK 9600 T2/2DUP IM 22 S of Ichiesaki XAK 4550 Asahisan M. PR says bow blown off, screws out of water. M1 says reached Yokosuka 23 May, under repair at Tamano until 15 Jul 43. [S 24 Jul 44 by a/c.] Smith, C.C. May 42 23/13 02-21S 118-34E AK 5000 T1/2DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed Unident PR says probable dud hit seen. Parks May 42 24/00 25-16N 122-41E Sam 50 GN I 21 Uotsuri I. Fish NG Kotoku M. PR says burned, no survivors. [Dates do not agree but location is close.] Chapple May 42 25 00-20N 118-20E AK 6000 T0/4DUP IM 26 00-13N 118-45N XAK 4472 Senko M. PR says 1 torp could have hit. M1 says heavy D, no details. Parks May 42 25/16 25-56N 125-21E AO 5000 T1/4DUP IJSM 25 WNW of Naha C-AO 902 Tokyo M. PR says S, survivors in water. WS1 says torp and S ca 1650 at 27-03N 127-04E, 3 killed. McKinney May 42 25/23 10-00N 110-00E CL 2800 T4/4NUP WIJT 25 SE Camranh Bay AR 11441 Asahi PR ident as CL Yubari. TROM says Asahi hit by 2 torp, aband & S ca 10N 110E, 16 killed. Willingham May 42 25/19 07- N 151- E AK 5000 T1/2DUP WIJSM 25 04-05N 114-11E A-AK 4467 Shoka M. PR says hit seen, S with bow straight up. WS2 says convoy en rt Rabaul-Moji split up 24 May; ca 1835 25th poss dud hit bow foll by torp port f wd, S ca 1840, 2 killed; 63 survivors in lifeboat sailed for Truk, reached Woleai 9 Jun, 1 died en rt. Rice May 42 25/17 34- N 139- E AK 3000 T1/1DUP IJSM 25 34-58N 140-04E A-AK 2380 Kitakata M. PR says hit seen, aﬁre, S by stern. WS1 says en rt Tokyo to Muroran with 866 tons cargo, torp and S ca 1550, 13 killed. McKinney May 42 28/21 09-00N 111-00E AK 7000 T2/5NUP IJSM 28 09-07N 110-56E C-APK 4382 Ganges M. PR says seen to S. WS1 says left Hulin for Saigon 26 May with 3600 tons cargo; ca 2015 28 May at 09-00N 110-40E was hit by 2 torp stbd side and S 1 hr 45 min later. M1 says 6 crew and 1 passenger killed. Hurd May 42 29/03 07-27N 116-17E AO 5000 T1/4NUP

Damg. Eval. S1 S S S1 D L3 X S XE X H XE D L3 S S3 S S3 S D3 S H D1 S H D1 D L4U S D S3Q 0 D D1 S S S1 S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 S S S1

S

39 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments ISJM 28-29 Sub position A-AK 1946 Tatsufuku M. PR says ﬁred from stbd, hit seen f wd of bridge, settled by bow but continued on course; ﬁred 2nd salvo 0251, heard torp expl followed by very heavy expl 0257, target now down by bow & backing, wondered if SWORDFISH had ﬁred. WS1 says left Labuan for Sandakan 28 May, torp & S 29 May @ 07-27N 116-15E, 48 lost. [J credits SEAL only but PRs indicate SWORDFISH ﬁred almost simultaneously from opposite side at 0353 ship’s time.] 4 Smith, C.C. May 42 29/03 07-33N 116-18E AO 3500 T2/3NUP ISM 28 Balabac Strait A-AK 1946 Tatsufuku M. J 29 {1900} {Unknown M.} PR says ﬁred from port 0240, AO down by bow but not sinking; ﬁred again 0353, hit, loud expl, S in 2 min. WS1 says left Labuan for Sandakan 28 May, torp & S 29 May @ 07-27N 116-15E, 48 lost. [J credits 183 SEAL only; PRs indicate subs ﬁred almost simultaneously from opposite sides.] 4 Smith, C.C. May 42 29/04 07-33N 116-18E AO 3500 T2/3NUP Note 29 07-33N 116-18E XAS 9627 {Rio de Janeiro M.} Att claimed in book by Miro Hirayama et al. [Prob garbled account of att 27 Jul 42 by 190 SPEARFISH.] 2 Parks May 42 30/17 26-07N 129-06E AP 10900 T2/2DUP IJSM 30 26-22N 129-10E C-APK 7937 Atsuta M. Note PR says S 2 hrs after hit. WS1 says left Mutsure 27 May for Takao with 709 passengers in convoy No. 129; ca 1728 hit in #2 hold, burned & S ca midnight 3 Jun, 37 passengers killed. [Tons from M1; other sources give 7882 & 7983T; M1 says S @ 26-08N 128-48E.] {SORG gives posit 31N 134E.} 3 Moseley May 42 31/03 31-38N 133-45E Tra 200 GN ISM 31 Off Murotosan XPkt 92 Shunsei M. #5 PR says hit & left burning. GF says S this date. M1 says 11 killed. {W credits 236 SILVERSIDES but PR shows no likely att.}

185

193 SWORDFISH 186

193 SWORDFISH 187

181 POMPANO 188

180 POLLACK 189

236 SILVERSIDES — — 190 W

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 185–199

May 42 — 31

— S Kii Channel

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

S S S1P

0 D XE S S S1

S S S1

— XSC

— 92

— {Shunsei M. #5}

X S

— A-AK

— 5822

— {Kofuku M.}

X S SA XE

[No likely att in PR; S by 180 POLLACK same day.] — Rangoon 16-16N 096-18E

Damg. Eval. S S1P

XE

— 191

— — Jun 42 — I 1 J [No likely sub att; J says S by a/c.]

181 POMPANO 192

2

236 SILVERSIDES 193

1 Burlingame Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard.

168 NAUTILUS 194

1

Brockman Jun 42 4/14 30-13N 179-17W CV 20000 T3/3DUP S Note 4 30-20N 179-17E CV 42541 Kaga SA J {17500} {Soryu} PR says hits seen & ﬁre broke out on CV stopped & preparing for tow. Japanese sources say Kaga was L1XE hit by a dud torp, no D; see Dull, WS8 et al. {J credits Soryu to a/c & NAUTILUS, Kaga to a/c.}

HMS TRUSTY 195

3

Balston Jun 42 4 Malacca Strait AP 8000 T2/? IJSM 4 07-14N 098-06E A-AP 7031 Toyohashi M. WS1 says en route Tavoy-Singapore 1 Jun, hit ca 0335 stbd side by 2 torp, S ca 0400, 11 killed. WS2 says 17 killed.

181 POMPANO 196

2

Parks Jun 42 5/08 25-04N 143-02E Tra 100 GD S M 5 NW of Io-jima B-Pkt 30 Ito M. #3 D PR says destroyed, no survivors. M1 says shelled and damaged. [Prev ident as XPkt Sumiyoshi #8 Go, D3 posted missing 13 Jun 42, not veriﬁed. This account appears more likely.]

198 TAMBOR 197

— Murphy Jun 42 5 Near Midway I. — — — Note 5 NG CA 11200 Mikuma While making emerg turn away from sub, CA Mogami rammed CA Mikuma, which was later S & Mogami D by a/c. [TAMBOR was not on patrol but diverted from Pearl Harbor during overhaul period; no PR; see Dull, Blair, et al.]

0 D D3A

193 SWORDFISH 198

4 Smith, C.C. Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl heard.

T1/2DUP

D

193 SWORDFISH 199

4 Smith, C.C. Jun 42 12/05 10-08N 102-34E AK 6900 T2/2NSV IJSM 12 10-12N 102-29E C-AK 4582 Burma M. PR says hit f wd of bridge, S by bow in 12 min. WS1 says hit ca 0640. M1 says 3 killed.

S S S1

Parks Jun 42 3/09 25-35N 141-12E AK 400 GD Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says interisland ship set aﬁre & destroyed by gunﬁre after torp missed; POW taken. Jun 42 3/08

33-26N 135-33E

AO

10100

T1/2DUP

S S2U D 03

Jun 42 6/16

05-00N 104-00E

AK

6500

S S S1

03

Attack Numbers 200–215 Submarine

Ptl Commander

40 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No. 191 200 191 201 191 202 197 203

229 204 191 205 155 206

170 207 168 208

187 209 214 210

169 211

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments SCULPIN 4 Chappell Jun 42 13/16 08- N 115- E AK 4000 T1/3DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl heard & seen, not badly D. SCULPIN 4 Chappell Jun 42 14/02 06- N 114- E AO 8000 T1/4NSV Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit seen, making heavy smoke with port list. SCULPIN 4 Chappell Jun 42 14/08 06- N 114- E AO 8000 T1/3DUP Note PR says not hit. {SORG credit of D incorrect.} SEAWOLF 5 Warder Jun 42 15/07 14- N 120- E AK 4500 T1/3DUP M 15 Corregidor XPG 1206 Nanho M. S {Nanpo M.} WIJ {Nampo M.} PR says successful att, no details. WS1 says left Manila on patrol 12 Jun; ca 0705 15 Jun at 14-20N 120-20E was S conducting anti-sub sweep. FLYING FISH 1 Donaho Jun 42 17/14 26-08N 157-24E AO 5000 T2/7DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed Unident PR says hits seen, small geysers, kept going. SCULPIN 4 Chappell Jun 42 19/03 14- N 109- E AK 7000 T1/1NSV Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit seen, stopped, smoking from f wd hatch. S-44 2 Moore, J.R. Jun 42 21/14 09-00S 160-00E XPG 1100 T2/3DUP WIJSM 21 W of Gavutu XPG 2626 Keijo M. PR says had 2 guns, #69 on side, S rapidly. WS1 says left Shortland Is. for Tulagi 19 Jun with air signals base matl; ca 1224 on 21 Jun 20 km NW of Tulagi hit by 2 torp and S at 1324, 2 crew and 61 passengers killed. CACHALOT 2 Lewis, G.A. Jun 42 22/05 32-15N 140-05E AO 9200 T1/2DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit seen forward. NAUTILUS 1 Brockman Jun 42 25/09 34-34N 140-26E DD 1700 T2/2DUP W 25 Off Katsuura DD 1685 Yamakaze JT {1580} PR says heeled over & smoking, photo. I says S by unk agent E coast Japan, 24 Jun. TROM says was en rt Ominato to Inland Sea, S quickly foll by u/w expl, no survivors. STURGEON 4 Wright, W.L. Jun 42 25/05 15-47N 119-33E AK 7000 T1/3DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl heard. GROUPER 1 Duke Jun 42 25/10 28-46N 136-36E AO 19600 T1/4DUP I 25 28-54N 136-54E XAO 19262 {Tonan M. #3} PR ident ship, says hit heard. M1 says left Hiro 21 Jun, arr Yulin 29 Jun, no indication of D. {SORG gives lat 24N.} [D 24 Jul 43 by 283 TINOSA, S 17 Feb 44 by a/c. Tons in I are those for Tonan M #2.] DOLPHIN 2 Rutter Jun 42 26 31-00N 133-53E AO 8000 T2/3NUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits heard on Hoyo M type, screws stopped.

168 NAUTILUS 212

1

Damg. Eval. D 03 D 03 D XE D S S1 D L4U S 03 S S S1

D 03 S S S1 D 03 D U 03XE

D 03

Brockman Jun 42 27/23 34-38N 140-08E PG 1500 T1/1NUP M 27 Sub position B-Pkt 104 Musashi M. Note PR says seen to S by stern. M1 says slight D, survived war. [Poss premature expl.] WS1 says XAM Musashi M avoided torp @ 34-38N 140-08E.

S L L3

186 STINGRAY 213

4

Moore, R.J. Jun 42 28/19 12-41N 136-22E AK 9000 T2/4DUP WIJSM 28 12-34N 136-20E XPG 1292 Saikyo M. PR says black smoke cloud after expl; later ident by Intel as S. WS1 says was escorting Meiten M. from Truk to Palau; ca 2140 35 km NW of Yap was torp and S.

D S S1

179 PLUNGER 214

2

White Jun 42 30/02 30-04N 122-54E IM 29 30-00N 123-00E J 30 PR says blew up & broke in half. [Not in WS1.]

S S

187 STURGEON 215

4

Wright, W.L. Jul 42 1/02 18-37N 119-29E APK 10000 T1/4NUP S WIJSM 1 18-35N 120-25E XAPK 7266 Montevideo M. S PR says seen to S. Intel says 1050 Allied POW lost; Wall says 853 POW & 205 civilian internees. S1 WS1 says left Rabaul 22 Jun for Samah, Hainan Is., ca 0326 on 1 Jul at 18-40N 199-31E was hit by 2 torp stbd side #4 heavy oil tank and S by stern, 11 passengers and 9 crew killed. M1 says carried 845 Australian POW, 208 civilian internees, and 1 aircraft. Casualties were 9 crew, 11 guards, and all POWs and internees. Survivors in 2 lifeboats landed near Cape Bojeador 2 Jul and arr at Bobon village on 3 Jul, then headed for Japanese outpost at Laoag with native guide; on morning

AK A-AK

9500 3282

T1/1NSV Unkai M. #5

S1

41 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 216–231 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments of 4 Jul were att by natives and scattered, many killed. On 5 Jul one survivor reached Laoag; by 25 Jul rescuers recovered a total of 21 starving and exhausted survivors, while 55 were killed by Filipino natives. 179 PLUNGER 2 White Jul 42 2/22 30- N 123- E APK 9500 T2/3NSV 216 ISM 2 30-30N 123-50E A-AK 2977 Unyo M. #3 J {2997} PR says S by stern in 5 min. WS2 says was in convoy No. 131 en rt to Bako, Pescadores Is.; torp & S @ 30-30N 122-50E off China coast, 11 crew and 1 gunner killed. 179 PLUNGER 2 White Jul 42 2/23 30- N 123- E AK 6000 T1/1NSV 217 S Note PR says expl felt below decks. WS2 says Kenzan M. & one unident maru were also in convoy, not hit. 179 PLUNGER 2 White Jul 42 2/24 30- N 123- E AK 4000 T1/2NSV 218 S Note PR does not describe hit claimed. WS2 says Kenzan M. & one unident maru were also in convoy, not hit. HMS TRUANT 4 Haggard Jul 42 3 Malacca Strait MV NG T0/2 219 SM 4 03-14N 099-48E A-AK 3019 Tamon M. #1 I BSH says torps missed. WS1 says left Singapore for Belawan 2 Jul; on 4 Jul torp @ 03-28N 09948E, run ashore & abandoned, 6 killed. [Not in J.] 201 TRITON 4 Kirkpatrick Jul 42 4/16 52-15N 173-51E DD 1400 T1/2DUP 220 WIT 5 Agattu DD 1715 Nenohi J 4 {1600} PR says hit seen, capsized to port. {Chart in I shows location Kiska.} TROM says was escorting CVS Kamikawa M, capsized 2 min after hit, 188 killed, 38 rescued by Inazuma. 229 FLYING FISH 1 Donaho Jul 42 4/00 26-18N 121-00E DD 1200 T1/2NSV 221 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard & felt. 215 GROWLER 1 Gilmore Jul 42 5/06 52-00N 177-40E DD 1700 T1/1DUP 222 IS 5 Kiska Bay DD 1961 Kasumi PR says hit seen. Intel says towed to Paramushiro after emerg repairs, out over 1 yr. WS5 says DDs were anchored, Kasumi ﬂagship, hit f wd ca 0600, bow collapsed & turret fell off, 10 killed, made Kiska harbor under own power. [S 7 Apr 45 by a/c.] 215 GROWLER 1 Gilmore Jul 42 5/06 52-00N 177-40E DD 1700 T1/1DUP 223 IS 5 Kiska Bay DD 2033 Shiranui PR says hit seen. Intel says same. WS5 says hit between bridge & 1st funnel, 2 boiler rooms ﬂooded, 3 killed, made Kiska harbor under own power. [S 27 Oct 44 by a/c.] 215 GROWLER 1 Gilmore Jul 42 5/06 52-00N 177-40E DD 1700 T2/4DUP 224 WIS 5 Kiska Bay DD 1960 Arare J {1850} PR says 3rd DD was most heavily hit. WS5 says 1st torp missed, 2nd hit amidships, broke in two & S, 104 killed. 230 FINBACK 1 Hull, J.L. Jul 42 5/15 51- N 177- E DD 1500 T1/3DUP 225 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard by sonar. 187 STURGEON 4 Wright, W.L. Jul 42 5/10 16-07N 119-13E AO 4000 T0/3DUP 226 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says torps heard running, only 2 end-of-run explosions. 200 THRESHER 4 Millican Jul 42 6/15 08-36N 170-57E AO 5000 T1/2DUP 227 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit in stern, lying to & smoking. 214 GROUPER 1 Duke Jul 42 6/18 29-37N 127-36E AP 9000 T3/6DUP 228 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits heard, no expl. 03 191 SCULPIN 4 Chappell Jul 42 7/14 04- N 119- E AO 10000 T1/3DUP 229 IM 7 05-23N 119-45E B-AO 7268 San Pedro M. PR says hit heard. M3 says was en rt Balikpapan-Manila, hit by 1 torp port side, 1 killed. [S 25 Jun 44 by 259 JACK.] 142 S-37 5 Reynolds Jul 42 8/14 04- S 151- E AK 10000 T2/3DUP 230 WIJM 8 N of Rabaul XAK 2775 Tenzan M. PR says ident as Kiyokawa M, went deep, hits heard. M1 says 82 killed. 192 SAILFISH 5 Voge Jul 42 9/16 11-31N 109-21E AK 7000 T1/2DUP 231 IM 9 11-40N 109-40E A-APK 8811 Aobasan M. PR says hit seen, debris, stbd list & down by bow, screws stopped, not seen later. M1 says hit by 1 torp in #1 hold, oil in double bottom spouted out, bodies of ca 450 troops found in hold. [D 7 May 44 by 249 FLASHER; S 30 Dec 44 by a/c.]

Damg. Eval.

S S S1 D 03 D 03 0 S M S1 S S S1 D 03 S H D1

S H D1 D S S1 D 03 0 03 D 03 D

D M D1 D S S1 S M D1

42

Attack Numbers 232–247 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 200 THRESHER 232

145 S-40 233

4

5

194 SEADRAGON 3 234 194 SEADRAGON 3 235

216 GRUNION 236

216 GRUNION 237

1L

1L

194 SEADRAGON 3 238

170 CACHALOT 239

—

167 NARWHAL 240

—

236 SILVERSIDES 2 241

167 NARWHAL 242

3

167 NARWHAL 243

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Millican Jul 42 9/09 08-43N 167-33E APK 6000 T2/2DUP M 9 Kwajalein XAD 4836 Shinsho M. IJ XAGP {Shinshu M.} W XAG PR says hits seen, Japanese ensign on side, wreckage blown up. W lists as torp recovery ship. M1 says was destroyer tender, 8 killed. Lucker Jul 42 11/06 08-20S 158-47E AK 5000 T1/4DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl heard, target seen later. Ferrall Jul 42 12/02 13-47N 109-33E AK 4100 T2/2NSV IJS 12 Qui Nhon, FIC C-AK 6171 Hiyama M. PR says hits seen, settling, boats in water. WS1 says torp and S 12 Jul at 13-48N 109-33E. Ferrall Jul 42 13/06 13-05N 109-29E AK 7000 T1/2DUP IJSM 13 Cape Varella B-AK 4163 Shinyo M. PR says hit seen, settled by bow. WS1 says ship left Saigon for Moji 12 Jul 42, ca 0720 13 Jul @ 13-04N 109-39E hit by torp, S by bow 0755, 1 killed. [Ship not in W.] Abele Jul 42 15 52-02N 177-42E PC 300 T? WIS 15 Kiska Bay PC 460 Ch 25 J {300} GRUNION msgs 15 Jul 42 claimed 3 DDs. ULTRA rept 2 PC S, 3rd was Ch 26 which found no survivors. WS says hit amidships. [GRUNION lost later this patrol; see 31 Jul 42 att.] Abele Jul 42 15 52-02N 177-42E PC 300 T? WIS 15 Kiska Bay PC 460 Ch 27 J {300} GRUNION msgs 15 Jul 42 claimed 3 DDs. WS conﬁrms S here. Ferrall Jul 42 16/11 12-55N 109-29E AK 7000 T1/2DUP IJSM 16 N Camranh Bay C-AK 5302 Hakodate M. PR says hit heard, ship missing later. WS2 says torp 1145 @ sub position, 3 killed. WS2 says was in convoy No. 319 Bako-Singapore with 830T misc cargo; torp ca 1145 in #4 & 5 holds port, S ca 1150. — Jul 42 — — — — — WIS 16 NE Nojimasaki XAM 227 {Musashi M.} {W credits as poss.} No likely att in PR. WS1 says collided with CL Abukuma @ 34-45N 142-00E & S. — Jul 42 — — — — — WIS 16 NE Nojimasaki XAM 227 {Musashi M.} {W credits as poss.} No likely att in PR. WS1 says collided with CL Abukuma @ 34-45N 142-00E & S. Burlingame Jul 42 24/16 32-35N 158-54E Tra 500 GD M 24 33-00N 158-30E B-Pkt 159 Sumiyosh M. #13 PR says left aﬁre from 50 hits. M1 says 21 killed, prob all hands. Wilkins Jul 42 24/16 45-09N 147-31E AK 1000 GD IM 24 Off Oito C-AK 134 Kofuji M. PR says S by gunﬁre. M1 gives position as Etorofu-To, 2 killed. Wilkins Jul 42 24/17 45-14N 147-31E AK 1500 GD ISM 24 Etorofu I. C-APK 342 Nissho M. #2 J Sub position AK {1500} {Unknown M.} PR says small coal-burning interisland stmr. WS1 says ferry between Kunashiri & Etorofu Is., S by surfaced sub ca 1625 24 Jun @ 45-05N 147-27E, 8 crew & 11 passengers killed, some machine gunned in water. I gives name Nissho M. [JANAC minutes say reassessed as Hiteru (Nissho) M but published list not corrected.]

S1 D 03 S S S1 S S S1 S S S1L S S S1L S S S1

X S XE X S XE S S S1 S S S1 S S S1

167 NARWHAL 244

3

Wilkins Jul 42 24/20 44-53N 147-09E M 24 Utasutsu Bay W I PR says large wooden sampan left burning heavily. [Not on GF

167 NARWHAL 245

3

Wilkins Jul 42 24/21 44-55N 147-03E Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says large wooden sampan left burning heavily.

Sam

167 NARWHAL 246

3

Wilkins Jul 42 26/10 44-50N 147-55E M 26 44-39N 148-19E PR says left splintered & awash. M1 says shelled and sunk.

Sam 100 C-Fish 33

GD S Tenryu M. #3 D S1

190 SPEARFISH 247

4

Dempsey IM

APK XAS

T2/4NUP S Rio de Janeiro M M.

Jul 42

27/23 27

11-28N 110-52E E Camranh Bay

Sam 200 C-Fish 63 XPkt B-AG list.]

Damg. Eval. S S

200

GT S Shinsei M. #83 S S1 GT Unk

S D3

12000 9627

43 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HNMS O-23 248

1

236 SILVERSIDES 2 249 210 GRENADIER 250

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 248–261 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says left stopped & sinking by stern. M1 says left Sasebo 21 Jul for Penang; torp 95 mi E of Cam Ranh Bay but was able to reach Hong Kong for repairs. [S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] Valkenburg Jul 42 27 05-07N 098-50E Cstr NG G M 27 S of Penang B-AK 740 Shofuku M. #2 I B-AG {729} DNO claims D; BSH says missed with torp. M1 has no details of D. [Ship not in W; WS1 lists as 839T, no mention of D here; D 6 Mar 44 by HMS SEA ROVER; J lists as Shofuku M, S 17 Jun 44 by a/c.] Burlingame Jul 42 28/19 33-21N 139-24E APK 7500 T3/3DUP J 28 Sub position AP 4000 Unknown M. PR says hits seen, believed S immediately. [Basis for J attribution prob PR.] Carr Jul 42 30/17 07-11N 151-22E AO 15000 T2/3DUP Ult 30 07-02N 151-15E AO 7354 San Clemente M. PR says hits heard. JANAC notes say ULTRA rept San Clemente M sinking from 2 hits. [WS says no info in convoy records; S 4 May 43 by 183 SEAL.] Stovall Jul 42 31/03 07-37N 150-10E AK 8500 T2/3NSV Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits heard.

Damg. Eval. D1 D D U D3

S S D3U S D D4Q

211 GUDGEON 251

4

216 GRUNION 252

1L Abele Jul 42 31 Unk Unk Unk T1/6? ISM 31 NE of Kiska XAK 8572 Kano M. WJ Note {Kashima M.} WS12-190 says Kano M (ex-Kashima M) hit aft by 1 torp 0547 31 Jul & 1 missed astern; another ran under 0557; 3 more seen 0607, 2 dud hits, 1 missed; sub started to surface & was hit in CT by 1 8cm shell followed by dull expl, spouting oil, wood chips etc. (Also article in Subm Rev Jul 2002 pp94-97.) Kano M disabled, towed to Kiska hbr 2 Aug & unloaded, D by a/c 15 Sep, beached & abandoned. [Att not in SORG or U; GRUNION last heard from 30 Jul, prob lost this att. W lists as Kashima M, beached @ Kiska 21 Jul & destroyed 7-8 Aug by surf ships & a/c; J credits a/c 8 Aug.]

U M Note T1PL

167 NARWHAL 253

3

Wilkins Aug 42 1/09 41-12N 141-36E AK SM 1 41-17N 141-34E B-AK IJ PR says seen to S, 2 lifeboats in water. WS1 says torp and S on 1 Aug at

S S

167 NARWHAL 254

3

Wilkins Aug 42 1/10 41-03N 141-28E AO 4000 T1/2DUP IM 1 41-14N 141-30E C-AO 884 Koan M. PR says enveloped in smoke & down by stern but prop still heard. [This ship credited by J as S 15 Jun 45 by 401 SEA DOG; prob confused with diff ship of same name.]

D M D1

177 PICKEREL 255

5

Bacon Aug 42 1/20 14- N 145- E Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says moored at Rota, expl & smoke seen.

AK

4800

T1/2NUP

D

197 SEAWOLF 256

6

Warder Aug 42 2/19 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says violent expl heard.

AO

7000

T1/4DUP

D

HNMS O-23 257

1

Valkenburg Aug 42 2 Off Penang MV NG T1/3 IJSM 2 05-36N 099-53E A-AK 6441 Zenyo M. DNO claims. WS1 says hit port side in engine room, burned & abandoned, 8 crew & 19 gunners killed; wreck later towed to Singapore & scrapped.

S S T1

HNMS O-23 258

1

Valkenburg Aug 42 2 Off Penang MV NG T1/2 Note 2 Malacca Strait A-AP 5873 {Ohio M.} {BSH & DNO claim sinking.} WS1 says ship left Saigon 2 Aug, torp 5 Aug @ 13-51N 113-15E, 112 killed. [See 5-6 Aug att by 199 TAUTOG.]

S S XE

211 GUDGEON 259

4

Stovall Aug 42 3/05 07-37N 150-11E AK 9500 T2/3DUP WIJSM 3 07-17N 150-46E XAP 4857 Naniwa M. PR says seen to S by bow. WS1 says left Osaka for TruK 22 Jul; ca 0400 on 3 Aug at 07-17N 15040E was torp and S; 27 crew and 4 passengers killed.

S S S1

167 NARWHAL 260

3

Wilkins Aug 42 4/17 40-26N 141-50E AK M 4 40-18N 141-51E C-AK I PR says dud hit heard. [WS1 says no info on this att. S 9 Jan 45 by a/c. Federlock.]

213 GREENLING 261

2

Bruton Aug 42 5/02 09-50N 150-38E AP 13000 T2/7NSV S JM 5 09-51N 150-46E XAPK 12752 Brasil M. S WIS {Brazil M.} PR says S by bow, ident by POW & photos. POW said ship had 400 solders & 200 other passengers, S1 ﬁrst hit by 2 duds. WS2 says hit by 1 dud at 2050 4 Aug, 2 torp 0058, 57 killed. M1 says left Truk for Yokosuka with ca 240 Japanese returnees and some cargo; 57 crew and unk number of passengers killed. Crew gathered in 4 lifeboats, sub took 1 POW off No. 19 & boats separated; No. 7

02-44S 118-36E

6500 T3/3DUP 2721 Meiwa M. {2921} sub position, 2 killed.

S 03

S1

03

03

5000 T0/2DUP 0 6040 Fukuzan M. M {6020} {Fukuyama M.} Hadjuk ident as ex-Br L3

Attack Numbers 262–275 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

44 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments cutter with 54 picked up 15 Aug @ 08-31N 149-16E by XPG Choan M #2; No. 19 with 52 reached Ono I. near Truk 16 Aug; No. 18 with 52 rescued 24 Aug by XPC Takunan M #10; No. 17 with 53 picked up 29 Aug @ 11-26N 147-58E by Choan M #2; I gives tons as 12733; W says was to have been converted to CV. 213 GREENLING 2 Bruton Aug 42 6/00 09-04N 150-54E AP 11000 T3/3NSV 262 JSM 5 08-00N 150-42E C-APK 4495 Palao M. I 6 {Palau M.} PR says disintegrated & S in 2 min. WS1 says left Saipan for Truk on 4 Aug, ca 2320 on 5 Aug at 08-50N 150-42E was hit port side in #1 hold and eng rm, S bow ﬁrst; 89 of 222 passengers plus 36 crew and 4 gunners lost. 228 DRUM 2 Rice Aug 42 6/10 06-53N 152-04E AK 4000 T1/3DUP 263 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says no positive evidence of D. 199 TAUTOG 3 Willingham Aug 42 6/00 13-51N 113-15E AK 7000 T2/3NUS 264 ISM 5 13-51N 113-15E A-AK 5873 Ohio M. J 6 S China Sea S* PR says expl heard, b/u noise, oil slick later. WS1 says left Saigon 2 Aug, torp & S 5 Aug @ 13-51N 113-15E. M1 says 72 crew, 2 guards, and 38 passengers killed. {BSH & DNO claim S 2 Aug by HNMS O-23; SORG gives date 16 Aug.} 198 TAMBOR 3 Ambruster Aug 42 7/09 09-22N 170-12E AK 7000 T1/1DUP 265 WIJM 7 09-25N 170-11E XAN 890 Shofuku M. S {Shofuku M. #1} PR says broke in half, bow S. WS1 says torp ca 0730 on 7 Aug & S at 0931, casualties not given. 167 NARWHAL 3 Wilkins Aug 42 8/11 41-14N 141-32E AK 5000 T1/2DUP 266 IJM 8 41-30N 141-10E C-Crab 2559 Bifuku M. PR says S stern ﬁrst. M1 says 23 crew killed. 236 SILVERSIDES 2 Burlingame Aug 42 8/11 33-33N 135-23E APK 7000 T1/2DUP 267 ISM 8 33-33N 135-24E C-AK 5783 Nikkei M. J {5811} PR says buckled, bow & stern down. WS1 says torp and S ca 1300 on 8 Aug at 33-33N 135-13E; casualties not given. 143 S-38 7 Munson Aug 42 8/23 04-52S 152-42E AP 8000 T2/2NUS 268 WIJSM 8 04-50S 152-40E XAK 5627 Meiyo M. PR says ﬁred by sound, expl heard, screws stopped. WS1 says left Rabaul 7 Aug for Guadalcanal with 5000 troops of special Land Battle Force; at 1245 on 8 Aug was ordered back to Rabaul and ca 2000 that evening was hit by 2 torp port side aft and S in 5 min at loc given, 342 military and 31 crew lost. 155 S-44 3 Moore, J.R. Aug 42 10/08 02-15S 152-15E CA 7100 T4/4DUP 269 WIT 9-10 02-30N 152-10E CA 8700 Kako J {8800} PR says hits heard, b/u noise. TROM says hit by 3 torp stbd side ca 0706, S 0715, 34 killed. — — — Aug 42 — — — — — 270 I 10 Off Timor I. C-AK 867 {Eifuku M. #15} [No sub att ident; no info in WS1.] 181 POMPANO 3 Thomas, W.M. Aug 42 12/12 33-31N 136-00E DD 1200 T1/1DUP 271 UltS Note PR says hit seen, screws stopped. ULTRA msg from DD Oboro indicated ship prob S (apparently in ref to sub); DD not D. WS11-21 & WS13-JD205 say Oboro engaged sub 1935-2140 12 Aug & dropped 19 d/c, arr Yokosuka 13 Aug. 181 POMPANO 3 Thomas, W.M. Aug 42 12/13 33-31N 136-00E AK 6900 T1/1DUP 272 J 12 Sub position AK 4000 {Unknown M.} PR says target down by stern. [J assessment made 23 Dec 43 on basis of PR & poss misread ULTRA msg.] 231 HADDOCK 1 Taylor Aug 42 12/12 29-45N 132-45E AK 8500 T3/5NSV 273 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits seen & heard, listed but righted self. 209 GRAYLING 3 Olsen, E. Aug 42 13/06 07-35N 152-13E AK 10000 T2/4DUP 274 Claim Unconﬁrmed Unident PR says stopped & burning, numbers S9-2 on side of bridge. 197 SEAWOLF 6 Warder Aug 42 14/12 05-07N 119-37E APK 3100 T1/3DUP 275 JSM 14 05-03N 114-37E A-APK 3113 Hachigen M. I 15 PR says hit seen, crew abandoned, S @ 1700. WS1 says captured ship, torp and S 14 Aug at 05-03N 119-37E. M1 says was ex-Br Wenchow. {Longitude in I prob. typo.}

Damg. Eval.

S S S1

D 03 S S S1

S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 X S XE S 03

S S 03XE S 03 S D3U S S S1

45 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 276–294 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 236 SILVERSIDES 2 Burlingame Aug 42 14/19 33-25N 135-31E AO 5400 T1/3DUP 276 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard. 201 TRITON 4 Kirkpatrick Aug 42 15/23 52-45N 175-49E DL 1700 T1/4NSV 277 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard, ﬂames & debris in air. 212 GATO 2 Myers Aug 42 15/23 51-05N 162-07E AK 9300 T4/5NUP 278 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits seen, heavy port list. 211 GUDGEON 4 Stovall Aug 42 17/12 07-43N 151-13E AK 8500 T3/3DUP 279 IM 17 07-40N 151-05E XAO 10020 Shinkoku M. PR says timed hits seen, listed to port. [D 7 Jul 43 by 265 PETO, S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] 211 GUDGEON 4 Stovall Aug 42 17/12 07-43N 151-13E APK 8500 T2/3DUP 280 IM 17 NW of Truk XAO 10020 Nichiei M. PR says 1 hit seen, 1 heard. M1 says turned back to Kure, later docked at Sasebo until 7 Nov 42. [S 6 Jan 45 by 321 BESUGO.] 168 NAUTILUS 2 Brockman Aug 42 17/07 03- N 172- E PY 1500 GD 281 Note Unk PR says Marines rept S in Makin I lagoon. 168 NAUTILUS 2 Brockman Aug 42 17/07 03- N 172- E AP 3500 GD 282 Note Unk PR says Marines rept S in Makin I lagoon. 146 S-41 4 Hartman Aug 42 20/04 06-01N 152-35E AK 4000 T2/2NSV 283 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says seen to miss, expl heard on distant ships. 146 S-41 4 Hartman Aug 42 20/04 06-01N 152-35E AO 4000 T2/2NSV 284 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says seen to miss, expl heard on distant ships. 171 CUTTLEFISH 3 Marshall Aug 42 21/19 31- N 130- E AK 10000 T2/4NUP 285 IM 21 30-00N 132-25E XAE 6534 Nichiro M. PR says hit heard, screws stopped. [S 17 Feb 44 by 188 SARGO.] 171 CUTTLEFISH 3 Marshall Aug 42 21/19 31- N 130- E DD 1500 T1/ NUP 286 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard, screws stopped, b/u noise. 198 TAMBOR 3 Ambruster Aug 42 21/07 06-45N 158-10E AK 5000 T3/3DUP 287 WIJSM 21 07-02N 158-03E XAC 4928 Shinsei M. #6 PR says stern blown off, S. WS1 says was torp & S at sub position, 1 killed. 217 GUARDFISH 1 Klakring Aug 42 22/20 39-40N 142-10E Tra 400 GD 288 Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says aﬁre & sinking from 3-inch hits. 231 HADDOCK 1 Taylor Aug 42 22/13 26-07N 121-29E AK 6300 T2/4DUP 289 WISM 22 25-52N 121-29E XAK 6334 Tatsuho M. J {4000} {Unknown M.} PR says S, survivors in boats. WS1 says left Moji 19 Aug with 10,000 gal avgas in convoy for Menado but dropped out with eng trouble; ca 1310 on 22 Aug at loc given was hit port side #4 hold, burned & S by stern in 5 min, 26 passengers & 12 crew killed. [J assessed 27 May 43 on basis of unident ULTRA report.] 184 SKIPJACK 4 Coe Aug 42 23/05 03-52S 127-54E AO 5000 T1/4DUP 290 S 23 SW of Ambon AO 14050 Hayatomo I PR says 14000T AO, hit seen, listed to port & settled. WS11-34 says D by torp @ mouth of Ambon Bay, ultimately reached Singapore 11 Nov, repairs compl Sep 43. {W gives name as Hayamoto.} [D 9 Oct 43 by 234 KINGFISH.] 217 GUARDFISH 1 Klakring Aug 42 23/19 39-15N 142-08E Sam 100 GD 291 Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says S. 146 S-41 4 Hartman Aug 42 23/06 08-22S 158-45E SS 1500 T2/3DUP 292 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl heard, not seen again.

Damg. Eval. D 03 S 03 S 03 S L L1 S L L1 S S4U S S4U D 03 D 03 S L L1 D 03 S S S1 S S3 S S S1

D D L D1

S S3 S 03

189 SAURY 293

4

Mewhinney Aug 42 24/20 14-15N 120-19E AO 9000 T1/2DUP IM 24 14-20N 120-08E A-AO 9024 Otowasan M. PR says timed expl, column of spray & soot seen, screws stopped. [S 22 Dec 44 by 249 FLASHER.]

D H D1

217 GUARDFISH 294

1

Klakring Aug 42 24/17 38-12N 141-30E APK 7200 T2/3DUP IJSM 24 Off Kinkazan C-AK 3114 Seikai M. PR says bow blown off, S. WS1 says torp & S ca 1530 @ 38-12N 141-30E, 1 killed. [180

S S S1

46

Attack Numbers 295–310 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. POLLACK claims this ship beached, hit again 19 Jan 43 while being salvaged; see att that date; note that locations are not close.]

197 SEAWOLF 295

6

Warder Aug 42 25/07 03-55N 118-59E AO 5000 T1/2DUP S J 25 Sub position C-AK 1349 Showa M. PS ISM 22 Off Manila PR says debris and survivors seen, recovered life preserver. WS1 and M1 say S 22 Aug @ sub position, S1 37 killed. [Date prob incorrect, no likely sub att 22 Aug.]

215 GROWLER 296

2

Gilmore Aug 42 25/08 22-33N 120-10E AP 6000 T2/4DUP IJSM 25 SSW of Takao XPG 2904 Senyo M. W {Sen-Yo} PR says hits seen, down by bow, screw out, abandoned. WS1 says ca 1510 while on anti-sub sweep was hit in bow by torp at sub position, listed to stbd & S in 15 min, 1 killed.

S S S1

217 GUARDFISH 297

1

Klakring Aug 42 25/06 40-04N 142-05E Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says dud hit; torp seen ﬂoating without warhead.

AK

7000

T0/3DUP Unident

D

213 GREENLING 298

2

Bruton Aug 42 26/10 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit by m/g, boarded & set aﬁre.

Sam

75

GD+Dem Unk

S

231 HADDOCK 299

1

Taylor Aug 42 26/05 26-27N 121-23E AK 9500 T1/6DUP IJSM 26 26-53N 121-23E C-APK 2251 Teishun M. PR says S by stern, survivors in boats, photos. WS1 says was captured ship; torp & S ca 0730 at 2653N 121-13E, casualties not given. [Hajduk ident as ex-Fr Tai Seun Hong.]

S S S1

229 FLYING FISH 2 300

Donaho Aug 42 28/15 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl heard on Kongo cl BB.

T2/4DUP

D

215 GROWLER 301

Gilmore Aug 42 31/02 25-29N 122-37E AK 5500 T2/2NUP JSM 31 25-43N 122-38E C-AK 5867 Eifuku M. I {5816} PR says broke in half & S in 90 sec. WS1 says en rt Miike to Keelung, torp & S 31 Aug; 34 crew killed. {ULTRA says prob S 8 Jan 45, prob mistaken identity.}

S S

2

05-13N 160-17E

L3U

S3

07- N 151- E

BB

29300

03

S1

236 SILVERSIDES 302

2 Burlingame Aug 42 31/23 33-51N 149-39E Tra 250 M 30 33-58N 149-51E B-Pkt 42 PR says hit by 3-inch & m/g, left listing & smoking. M1 says shelled, 1 killed.

GN Miyo M.

S M D1

198 TAMBOR 303

3

T1/4DUP

D

236 SILVERSIDES 304

2 Burlingame Sep 42 1/01 34-10N 150-05E Tra 350 GN D M 1 34-25N 143-10E XPkt 99 Banki M. #3 L S {Manki M. #3} PR says hit by m/g only. GF says att by m/g in Misaki harbor, 2 killed, 4 wounded, ﬁshing boat Yo L1 M adrift. [GF list says S 19 Feb 44.]

142 S-37 305

6

Baskett Sep 42 2/22 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl heard, later oil slick.

T2/2NSV

D

217 GUARDFISH 306

1

Klakring Sep 42 2/09 41-49N 143-04E AK 7500 T2/4DUP IJSM 2 SSW Erimozaki C-APK 2332 Teikyu M. PR says hits seen, broke in half & S, lifeboats in water. WS1 says was en rt Shimzu Harbor for Kushiro to load cargo of coal; ca 0750 on 2 Sep at 42-08N 141-15E was hit stbd side between #2 hold & bridge, split amidships & S in 7 min, 1 killed. [Ex-Danish Gustav Diederichsen.]

S S S1

183 SEAL 307

4

Hurd Sep 42 3/19 11-26N 109-06E APK 4000 T1/1DUP D IM 3 SE C. Padaran C-APK 7266 Kanju M. H PR says beached Phanrang Bay, salvaged, photographed inside reef 6 & 12 Sep. [S 12 Jan 45 by a/c.] D1

183 SEAL 308

4

Hurd Sep 42 5/02 Same attack I 4 SE Camranh Bay {Ship hit by SEAL prev day, apparently refers to beaching after Donaho Sep 42 3/23 07- N 151- E Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says seen to S. [No PC S here; prob smaller type.] Thomas, W.M. Sep 42 4/10 35-22N 151-40E WSM 7 35-59N 150-36E

229 FLYING FISH 2 309 181 POMPANO 310

3

Ambruster Sep 42 1/11 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says stopped & settling.

07- N 151- E

AO

10000

03

09-02S 159-51E

DD

1500

03

Same Same C-APK 7266 being hit.} PC 400

PC XPkt

900 83

Same {Kanju M.} T1/2NSV Unident GD Nanshin M. #27

X D XE S S4U S S

I 15 PR says ship had ID# 163, POW taken. GF gives posit, presumed S on 7 Sep in combat with sub; S2 GF list gives #42898, S 7 Sep. M1 says disappeared while on patrol; 7 Sep prob date given up for lost. [No sub att 7 or 15 Sep.]

47 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 215 GROWLER 311

2

215 GROWLER 312

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Comments Gilmore Sep 42 4/04 Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says S by 3-inch.

Attack Numbers 311–327 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Location

Type

Tons

Vessel Name

25-41N 122-34E

Sam

NG

GN

Damg. Eval. S S3

Gilmore Sep 42 4/09 25-43N 122-38E AO 10000 T3/4DUP WIS 4 25-45N 122-41E AE 10360 Kashino J AF {4000} PR says hits seen, S in 2 min; W says ship specially designed to transport guns for BB Yamato. WS1 says left Takao 3 Sep for Japan; at 0951 next day was hit port side of refrig room, #1 hold and f wd ballast tank ﬂooded and steering lost; ﬂooding continued, and at 1030 1 torp passed under and a second hit #3 hold; at 1031 took periscope under ﬁre with gun, but engines stopped at 1042 and crew abandoned ship; S by bow at 1050, 132 crew and 76 passengers lost.

S S S1

217 GUARDFISH 313

1

Klakring Sep 42 4/18 40-14N 141-51E AK 11000 T1/1DUP S IJSM 4 Kuji Bay C-AK 5255 Kaimei M. S PR says large ore ship S in 5 min, no survivors. WS1 says was en rt Nagoya to Otaru empty to pick S1 up coal from Karafuto when torp in #4 hold ca 1640 4 Sep at 40-15N 141-52E; S in 40 min with 10 killed.

217 GUARDFISH 314

1

Klakring Sep 42 4/18 40-14N 141-51E AK 9000 T1/2DUP JSM 4 Kuji Bay A-AK 3738 Tenyu M. I {1118} PR says 2nd ore ship S in 8 min, 7 men off in lifeboat. WS1 says was en rt Nagoya to Otaru when torp & S ca 1640 on 4 Sep at sub position, casualties not given. {I confuses 2 ships of same name.}

S S

S S S1

S1

217 GUARDFISH 315

1

Klakring Sep 42 4/19 40-12N 141-49E AK 5800 T1/1DUP IJSM 4 Kuji Bay A-AK 2276 Chita M. PR says AK anchored at Minato, S stern ﬁrst, 100 ft of bow out. WS1 says en rt Nagoya to Otaru when torp and S on 4 Sep at 40-10N 141-55E, 8 killed.

217 GUARDFISH 316

1

Klakring Sep 42 4/19 40-10N 141-53E AK 9000 T1/3DUP S Note PR says hit under bridge, crew abandoned, S by bow. [Prob one of ships already hit in earlier attacks XR this day.]

171 CUTTLEFISH 3 317

Marshall Sep 42 5/02 34- N 133- E AO 19600 T3/5NUP S Claim Unconﬁrmed Unident PR says dud & 2 hits seen, target settled, screws stopped, believed ident as Tonan M #3. [M1 says was L4U at Truk, not hit here.]

183 SEAL 318

4

Hurd Sep 42 5/02 11-00N 109-32E AK Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl appeared premature, target not same ship D 3 Sep.

215 GROWLER 319

2

Gilmore Sep 42 7/16 25-31N 121-38E AK 4500 T1/2DUP IJSM 7 S of Fukikaku A-AK 2204 Taika M. PR says hit seen, broke in half & S in 2 min. WS1 says left Keelung for Tsingtao 7 Sep, torp & S ca 1450 same day at 24-31N 121-33E, 13 killed.

189 SAURY 320

4

Mewhinney Sep 42 11/21 03-15S 118-27E AV 10000 T1/3NSV S WIJMS 11 NW C. Kendari XAPV 8606 Kanto M. S PR says expl & burned, seen to S. WS1 says was torp and S ca 2210 on 11 Sep at 03-16S 118-29E; S1 26 passengers and 13 crew lost.

158 S-47 321

3

Davis Sep 42 12/21 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says mufﬂed expl heard.

05-29S 152-17E

CA

7100

T3/4NSV

S

218 ALBACORE 322

1

Lake Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard.

08-34N 151-40E

AK

8000

T1/3DUP

D

187 STURGEON 323

5

Pieczentkowski Sep 42 16/21 05-28S 152-58E Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says 1 premature, 2 timed expl heard.

AO

10000

T2/4NUP

S

219 AMBERJACK 324

1

Bole Sep 42 18/02 04-50S 154-37E Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says expl felt, red glow on target, cloud of smoke seen.

AP

7000

T1/4NSV

D

200 THRESHER 325

5

200 THRESHER 326

5

219 AMBERJACK 327

1

Millican Sep 42 19/19 07-36S 116-15E AK 6000 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard. Millican Sep 42 19/19 07-36S 116-15E AK 5000 Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard. Bole Sep 42 19/11 06-33S 156-05E AP 5000 WIJM 19 06-25S 156-20E XAP 3130 S {3630} PR says hit seen, broken with bow up. WS1 says left Truk for Bougainville 15 Sep; ca

Sep 42 13/08

NG

T0/3DUP

0 03 S S S1

03

03

03

03 T1/1TUP

D

T1/1TUP

03 D

T2/2DUP Shirogane M.

03 S S

1005 on 19

T1

Attack Numbers 328–343 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

238 WAHOO 328

1

214 GROUPER 329

2

202 TROUT 330

5

168 NAUTILUS 331

3

190 SPEARFISH 332

5

168 NAUTILUS 333

3

188 SARGO 334

5

234 KINGFISH 335

1

168 NAUTILUS 336

3

168 NAUTILUS 337

3

191 SCULPIN 338

5

202 TROUT 339

5

194 SEADRAGON 4 340 168 NAUTILUS 341

3

187 STURGEON 342

5

214 GROUPER 343

2

48 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Sep at sub position was hit stbd side in boiler & eng rm; towed by DD Amagiri to Buin anchorage & grounded there 20 Sep & abandoned, 3 killed. Kennedy Sep 42 20/24 07-43N 150-36E AK 6500 T1/4NUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says port list, settled by stern, expl. McGregor, R.R. Sep 42 20/16 31-18N 123-27E AK 5000 T1/1NSV JSM 21 Formosa Strait A-AK 4070 Tone M. I 17 PR says back broken, center on bottom in 140 ft water. WS1 says ship left Hong Kong for Moji 14 Sep, torp & S 21 Sep @ sub posit, 41 killed. [No likely att 17 Sep.] Ramage Sep 42 21/14 06-54N 151-51E AP 8200 T3/3DUP WIJSM 21 06-45N 152-34E XAN 863 Koei M. PR says broke in half, down with port list. WS1 says was on a/s sweep when torp and S ca 1330 on 21 Sep at sub position. 23 killed. Brockman Sep 42 24/09 40-41N 146-36E PC 1000 GD Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says hit, down by stern. Dempsey Sep 42 24/06 11-32N 121-07E CM 3000 T1/3DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit seen, big expl, down by stern. Brockman Sep 42 25/23 39-47N 142-40E Sam 200 GN Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says hit, burned, seen to S. Gregory Sep 42 25/12 10-31N 109-31E AK 7000 T2/6DUP IJSM 25 10-35N 109-30E C-AK 4472 Teibo M. PR says hits seen, S by gunﬁre. WS1 says was captured ship; left Bako 19 Sep for Cape St. Jacques; ca 1400 on 24 Sep separated from slow convoy & ca 1415 on 25 Sep at sub position was hit by 2 torp port side #3 hold & under bridge; 1 killed, crew abandoned in life boats; sub surfaced & S drifting wreck, ﬁred machine guns at lifeboats. [Ex-Danish Nordbo.] Lowrance Sep 42 25/14 33-27N 135-40E AK 5300 T1/3DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hit heard. Brockman Sep 42 26/24 38-43N 142-20E Sam 400 GN+Dem Claim Unconﬁrmed Unk PR says hit, aﬁre, expl & S. Brockman Sep 42 27/24 40-35N 141-50E APK 8700 T1/5+G JSM 27-8 40-33N 141-52E A-AK 4994 Tamon M. #6 I PR says hit by 6-inch after torp att. WS1 says heavy D by sub gunﬁre ca 2250 on 27 Sep @ 40-35N 141-50E, S at 0840 on 28 Sep from ﬂooding, 2 killed. Chappell Sep 42 28/08 03-47S 151-36E AO 9200 T2/4DUP Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits seen on Omurosan M type AO. Ramage Sep 42 28/14 06-59N 151-45E CV 17200 T2/5DUP IST 28 E of Truk CVE 17830 Taiyo PR says hits heard, screws stopped, seen smoking stbd side. WS11-38 says left Davao for Truk 22 Sep, hit in stern by 1 torp, temp repairs at Truk by AR Akashi. TROM says 13 killed, arr Truk 29 Sep; after emerg rep at Kure & Yokosuka, was under rep until Nov 42. [Att 9 Apr 43 by 282 TUNNY, 6 Aug 43 by 173 PIKE, D 24 Sep 43 by 288 CABRILLA, S 18 Aug 44 by 269 RASHER.] Ferrall Sep 42 30/01 12-27N 109-28E AK 5500 T1/2NSV Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says escort seen apparently picking up survivors, ship not present later. Brockman Oct 42 1/08 41-20N 141-35E AK 5900 T2/3DUP IJSM 1 E Shiriyazaki C-AK 2432 Tosei M. PR says seen settling, lifeboat in water. WS1 says ca 0730 1 Oct was att @ sub position, hit stbd side by 3 torp & S quickly, 1 killed. Pieczentkowski Oct 42 1/06 05-51S 153-18E AK 7000 T3/4DUP WIJSM 1 05-38S 153-08E XAPV 8033 Katsuragi M. PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS1 says left Shortland Is. for Rabaul 30 Sep with ca 400 naval aviation personnel; ca 0502 at location given was torp stbd side in eng rm and S. M1 says 2 crew and 27 troops killed. McGregor, R.R. Oct 42 1/10 29-57N 122-56E AK 7000 T2/6DUP IJSM 1 30-17N 123-13E A-AK 7053 Lisbon M. PR says hit heard, stopped. Intel says carried 1800 Br & Aus POW, most lost. WS1 says left Hong Kong 27 Sep for Moji with 778 troops and 1816 British POWs; ca 0710 on 1 Oct at loc given was hit by dud stbd side eng rm, 5 min later hit again stbd aft and stopped, a third torp seen and destr

Damg. Eval.

S 03 S S S1 S S S1 D D3 S 03 S S3 S S S1

D 03 S S3 D S S1 S 03 D M D1

S 03 S S S1 S S S1

S S S1

49 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

218 ALBACORE 344

1

234 KINGFISH 345

1

213 GREENLING 346

3

155 S-44 347

4

213 GREENLING 348

3

196 SEARAVEN 349

5

214 GROUPER 350

2 I

234 KINGFISH 351

1

237 TRIGGER 352

2

191 SCULPIN 353

5

219 AMBERJACK 354

1

228 DRUM 355

3

190 SPEARFISH 356

5

228 DRUM 357

3

194 SEADRAGON 4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 344–357 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. by gunﬁre; ordered abandoned 0855 and S 0907 with loss of 3 army and 845 POWs. Michno says DD Kuri & Toyokuni M took troops off & towed ship to shallow water, where it S on 2 Oct; guards shot prisoners trying to escape, 842 killed or drowned, the rest recaptured; 3 were hidden by Chinese & reached Chungking. M1 says XPG Hyakafuku M also took off troops, only 3 killed. Lake Oct 42 1/22 09-02N 150-42E AO 6000 T2/5DUP D Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says low in water but making 15 kts. 03 Lowrance Oct 42 1/15 33-31N 135-26E AK 7000 T1/3DUP S IJSM 1 33-32N 135-27E C-AK 2860 Yomei M. S PR says hit seen, stern under. WS1 says left Yawata for Tokyo 1 Oct with 3,600 tons of steel material; S1 ca 1510 same day was hit by torp stbd side in #3 hold & S in 1 min, 35 crew and 3 gunners killed. Bruton Oct 42 3/07 38-46N 142-02E AK 4000 T1/3DUP S JSM 3 39-00N 142-00E C-AK 5852 Kinkai M. S I {5552} PR says boiler expl, S in 6 min. WS1 says left Kitaozawa, Karafuto for Yokohama with 8000 tons of S1 coal and on 2 Oct joined Kokuryu M. convoy. Ca 2200 that night was hit by torp stbd side between eng rm and #3 hold and S by stern at sub position, 14 killed. Whitaker Oct 42 4/07 07-52S 157-40E DD 1500 T3/4DUP S Claim Unconﬁrmed PR says hits heard, screws stopped. 03 Bruton Oct 42 4/16 39-48N 142-08E AK 8000 T2/3DUP S IJSM 4 39-50N 142-02E C-AK 4146 Setsuyo M. S PR says S with only bow out. WS1 says en rt Shimizu to Otaru ca 1647 on 4 Oct was hit by 2 torp S1 stbd side in #3 & 4 holds, listed to stbd & sunk by stern in 4 min, 3 killed. Cassedy Oct 42 5/13 10-25S 105-42E AK 6900 T1/1DUP D Note Christmas I. AK 4184 Eidsvold U PR says target stranded on Christmas I, being salvaged, hit amidships. [WS7 says Norwegian AK H1 torp 20 Jan 42 by I-159, broke in two & stranded @ Christmas I, no indication of salvage attempt or D.] McGregor, R.R. Oct 42 5/07 32-06N - E AK 4000 T1/4DUP D 4 E of Izu I. U NG {Tx1} S PR says no expl heard, dense white smoke. [Insufficient info in I to ident ship.] 03XE Lowrance Oct 42 5/03 32-55N 133-45E AK 5000 T1/4NSV D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, down by bow & smoking. 03 Benson Oct 42 5/05 31-40N 142-06E AK 4000 T2/5NSV D IM 5 31-40N 142-00E XAK 3991 Shinkoku M. L PR says prev hit by 3-inch and 20mm guns, torp hit heard, much smoke. [S 20 Feb 43 by 232 L1 HALIBUT.] Chappell Oct 42 7/13 03-14S 150-01E AP 4700 T3/4DUP S IJSM 7 Off Rabaul A-APK 4731 Naminoue M. S PR says hits heard, seen in sinking condition. Intel posit 03-46S 151-20E from captured log of DD S1 Takanami. WS2 and M1 say was en rt Saeki-Rabaul with army unit & small craft, 3 torp wakes sighted port side ca 1125, 1 hit #3 hold, abandoned 1145 & S ca 1150, 1 crew and 10 troops killed, 1 Daihatsu barge and 2 Shohatsu LC lost. Bole Oct 42 7/20 01-55N 153-01E AK 4000 T2/4NSV S WIJSM 7 01-10N 153-31E XAF 2103 Senkai M. S PR says hit & slowed, S by stern after 2nd hit, boat in water. WS1 says left Rabaul for Yokosuka 5 S1 Oct; ca 1920 on 7 Oct at 01-10S 153-31E was in gun battle with sub until ammo exhausted, then hit by torp & S, 3 killed. Rice Oct 42 8/10 34-06N 136-22E AK 5300 T1/6DUP S IJSM 8 34-01N 135-06E C-AK 5641 Hague M. S PR says left dead in water, afire, settling by stern. {SORG gives sub posit 33N 136E.} WS2 says was S1 en rt Tokyo-Moji with 4000T cargo of wheat, machines, steel, oil, automobiles, & paper money for Formosa Bank; 1st torp seen to go erratic, 2nd passed under, next 2 missed, 2 hit, broke in two & S, 5 killed. Dempsey Oct 42 9/07 15-26N 117-05E AK 7000 T2/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard, target smoking & settling. SORG shows no hits but credits D. 03 Rice Oct 42 9/17 33-27N 136-01E AK 7000 T1/3DUP S M 9 33-30N 136-06E C-AK 2461 Hachimansan M. S JS {Hachimanzan M.} I {Yawatasan M.} PR says hit seen, S rapidly. WS1 says torp and S on 9 Oct at sub position, 5 killed. S1 Ferrall Oct 42 10/12 01-01S 117-22E AK 7000 T2/2DUP S

Attack Numbers 358–373 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 358

218 ALBACORE 359

1

219 AMBERJACK 360

1

219 AMBERJACK 361

1

196 SEARAVEN 362

5

184 SKIPJACK 363

5

191 SCULPIN 364

5

213 GREENLING 365

3

230 FINBACK 366

2

230 FINBACK 367

2

237 TRIGGER 368

2

213 GREENLING 369

3

191 SCULPIN 370

5

207 GRAMPUS 371

4

230 FINBACK 372

2

137 S-32 373

5

217 GUARDFISH

2

50 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. WISM 10 01-07S 117-19E XAK 1579 Shigure M. S J {2445} PR says hits seen, back broken, survivors in lifeboat. WS1 says was captured ship; torp & S at 01-01S S1 117-23E, 3 killed. [Ex-Du Sigli per Cundall.] Lake Oct 42 10/17 08-20N 151-29E AK 4000 T1/2DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says low in water, heavy black smoke. 03 Bole Oct 42 10/12 02-36S 150-48E AO 19600 T2/2DUP S M 10 Kavieng Anch. XAK 19262 Tonan M. #2 H I B-AG {Tonan M.} M PR says stern on bottom of harbor, ident as Tonan M #3. M1 says ship was Tonan M #2 salvaged, D1 towed to Yokohama by Suwa M 4 Jan 44 for repair. [D 9 Feb 44 by 223 BONEFISH, S 22 Aug 44 by 387 PINTADO.] Bole Oct 42 10/12 02-36S 150-48E AK 7000 T1/2DUP D IM 10 Kavieng Anch. XAK 4861 Tenryu M. M PR says was moored next to AO hit in previous attack. [S 25 Dec 43 by a/c.] D1 Cassedy Oct 42 12/13 06-10S 105-37E AK 7900 T1/8DUP S Note 12 06-12S 105-42E APK 8068 Regensburg H PR says last seen dead in water, down by bow, German flag, 2 lifeboats seen later, ident as Ger ship D1 Este cl. Rohwer says hit by 1 torp, beached SW of Anjar lt, salvaged by Japanese & taken to Singapore, repaired & used again as blockade runner, S 30 Jun 43 in Denmark Str. Coe Oct 42 14/12 05-35N 144-25E AK 7000 T2/2DUP S IJSM 14 05-45N 144-25E A-AK 6780 Shunko M. S PR says sagging in center, boats in water, seen to S 1600. ULTRA rept S 15 Oct @ 04-36N 146S1 59E. [SKIPJACK fired 2 torps at armed escort there but bel both missed.] WS1 says left Saeki for Rabaul 4 Oct, ca 1106 14 Oct @ 05-35N 144-25E hit stbd side amidships & S ca 1545, none killed, survivors were 7 days in lifeboats before reaching Toasu I., rescued 14 days later. WS2 says had cargo of GI supplies & gasoline; survivors escaped in a Daihatsu barge. Chappell Oct 42 14/22 03-51S 151-21E AO 10200 T2/4NSV S ISM 14 03-18S 149-50E A-AK 1921 Sumiyoshi M. S J 03-20S 150-03E PR says bel missed 0/4 @ 03-20S 150-03E; on second att hits seen f wd, mass of smoke. WS1 says left S1 Saeki 2 Oct for Rabaul; en rt was torp & S 120 km NE of Kavieng, 8 killed. Bruton Oct 42 14/06 39-33N 142-15E AK 9000 T3/3DUP S IJSM 14 40-10N 142-20E C-AK 3509 Takusei M. S PR says S in 6 min. WS1 says torp and S at sub position, 38 crew killed. S1 Hull, J.L. Oct 42 14/15 25-20N 121-25E Aux 8000 T1/2DUP D IJSM 14 25-20N 121-01E C-AP 7007 Teison M. S PR says down by bow, being abandoned 3 hrs later. WS1 says captured ship left Moji 10 Oct for S1 Bako; ca 1610 on 14 Oct at loc given was torp & S, no casualites. M1 says drifted after heavy damage, sunk 17 Oct. [Hajduk ident as ex-Fr Ville de Verdun.] Hull, J.L. Oct 42 14/15 25-20N 121-25E AP 5400 T1/2DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, missing when sub surfaced later. SORG credits no hits. 03 Benson Oct 42 17/06 32-21N 132-04E AK 5000 T2/4NSV S IJSM 17 32-21N 132-40E C-AK 5869 Holland M. S PR says seen to S by bow, boat in water. WS1 says left Bako for Moji 12 Oct without escort; ca 0500 S1 on 17 Oct was hit by 3 torp and S at 32-21N 132-40E, no casualties. Bruton Oct 42 18/03 38-46N 142-03E AK 11000 T2/6NSV S WIJSM 18 37-35N 141-30E XAK 6673 Hakonesan M. S PR says broke in half & S, 2 torps made circular runs. WS1 says torp and S ca 0340 on 18 May S1 at loc given, 14 killed. Chappell Oct 42 18/14 05-31S 156-05E AK 4000 T2/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says coal burning aux, 3-inch gun f wd, 2 5-inch f wd well deck, seaplane aft, hit f wd of bridge. D4U Craig Oct 42 18/07 07-47S 157-19E CL 5100 T1/4DUP D IT 18 U CL 5170 Yura L PR says hit heard. SORG credits no D. ULTRA rept hit by dud. TROM says returning from transport L1 run Shortland to Guadalcanal, hit by dud port side. [S 25 Oct 42 by a/c.] Hull, J.L. Oct 42 18/11 25-11N 122-01E APK 5800 T2/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says settled, stbd list, heavy smoke but opened range. 03 Schmidt, M.G. Oct 42 18/10 50-01N 156-00E AK 6000 T2/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says anchored target seen afire & settled. 03 Klakring Oct 42 19/10 26- N 126- E AK 7200 T1/6DUP D

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Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 374–389 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 374 Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl seen at stern, smoking & heading for beach. 03 236 SILVERSIDES 3 Burlingame Oct 42 20/01 06-45N 151-30E APK 9500 T2/3NUP S 375 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, down by stern, bow out. 03 199 TAUTOG 4 Willingham Oct 42 20/08 06-59N 119-20E Sam 75 GD S 376 M 19 07-00N 119-40E C-Fish 33 Nanshin M. D I C S PR says ident as Sea Food II, crew taken off, left afire & awash. M1 says D in south Sulu Sea, extent D2 not given. 228 DRUM 3 Rice Oct 42 20/16 34- N 136- E AK 7200 T1/2DUP S 377 IJSM 20 34-09N 136-46E C-AK 5106 Ryunan M. S PR says hit seen, settling, half awash. WS1 says left Tokyo 19 Oct with 8000 tons of freight cars and S1 steel products in convoy for Keelung; ca 1625 on 20 Oct at 34-08N 136-46E was taken under gunfire and hit by torp port side #3 hold, S by stern in 10 min, no casualties. 237 TRIGGER 2 Benson Oct 42 20/24 31-13N 132-50E AO 10000 T2/4NUP D 378 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, expl, b/u noise. 03 230 FINBACK 2 Hull, J.L. Oct 42 21/01 24-26N 120-25E AK 7000 T1/3NUP S 379 ISM 21 24-26N 120-26E C-APK 9475 Africa M. S J 20 PR says fired 3 salvos at lead ship of 3 AKs, port track, smoking heavily, S stern first after 2nd AK S1 (London M.) WS2 says left Saigon for Yokohama 9 Oct, hit ca 0110 21 Oct by 2 torp port side & S in 6 min, 3 crew killed; was carrying 7568T maize plus general cargo. 230 FINBACK 2 Hull, J.L. Oct 42 21/01 24-26N 120-25E AK 7000 T2/3NUP S 380 SM 21 Formosa Strait A/C7190 London M. D APK PR says fired 2 salvos @ 2nd AK, S in 12 min. WS2 says was with Africa M when att, hit but remained D1 afloat. [S 22 Apr 44 by a/c.] {J incorrectly attributes Yamafuji M to this att.} 230 FINBACK 2 Hull, J.L. Oct 42 21/01 Same attack Same Same Same 0 381 J 20 Sub position C-AK 5359 {Yamafuji M.} S PR says lost contact with 3rd AK. [WS1 says left Takao for Bako 18 Oct, ran aground Pescadores XE Is & S 19 Oct. I says D in marine casualty. Basis for J attribution unk.] 211 GUDGEON 5 Stovall Oct 42 21/11 03-30S 150-30E AK 7000 T2/3DUP S 382 WJSM 21 S of Kavieng A-AK 6783 Choko M. S I H PR says fired at convoy of 5 AK & 2 DD, hit seen, much smoke & small geysers. WS1 says left S1 Rabaul for Palau 21 Oct, hit ca 1745 & S, 5 killed. 211 GUDGEON 5 Stovall Oct 42 21/11 03-30S 150-30E NG NG T1/ DUP D 383 Ult Note PR says timed hit heard on 2nd target. SORG credits no hit; ULTRA says Taijima M 6995T but 03 AK was present evaded torps. [S 6 May 44 by 254 GURNARD.] 213 GREENLING 3 Bruton Oct 42 21/00 39-37N 142-45E Sam 50 GN S 384 M 21 NE Kinkazan C-ARS 35 Nakayoshi D M. #2 PR says 5 3-inch hits, set afire with oil. M1 says was wooden motor-sail requisitioned as salvage ship, D1 shelled, D not specified, 1 killed. 217 GUARDFISH 2 Klakring Oct 42 21/14 27-03N 122-42E AK 6700 T1/4DUP S 385 IJSM 21 27-25N 123-05E A-AK 6363 Nichiho M. S PR says ship similar to Kotoku M seen to S. WS1 says left Bako, Pescadores Is. for Moji 19 Oct; ca S1 1355 on 21 Oct at 27-35N 123-10E was hit by torp stbd side and S at 1413, 9 killed. 217 GUARDFISH 2 Klakring Oct 42 21/14 27-03N 122-42E AO 8700 T1/3DUP S 386 J 21 Sub position AK 4000 {Unknown M.} S PR says hit, S in 2 min, lifeboat launched, ident as Eiyo M. [Eiyo M 8673T AO D 18 Aug 44 by 03XE 395 REDFISH, S 20 Feb 45 by 362 GUAVINA; WS1 has no mention of D here. This was prob same ship already hit. 208 GRAYBACK 4 Stephan Oct 42 22/11 04-45S 152-53E AP 8000 T2/4DUP S 387 M 22 Off New Ireland XAE 6667 Onoe M. M PR says expl seen & heard. M1 says medium D, 1 killed; returned to Rabaul & recd emerg repairs D1 from Hakkai M; arr Kure 16 Dec for full reparir & conversion to XAP, out of service until 18 Apr 43. 213 GREENLING 3 Bruton Oct 42 22/11 37-30N 145-00E CVE 22000 T2/5DUP D 388 S Note PR says hits heard, some b/u noise. [I lists CV Hiyo LU 20 Oct; WS11-11 says D was due to fire 03 in eng rm while returning to Truk from Solomons, no CV hit 22 Oct.] 234 KINGFISH 1 Lowrance Oct 42 23/15 33-20N 135-27E AK 5000 T2/2DUP S 389 WIJSM 23 33-12N 135-14E XAPK 2608 Seikyo M. S

52

Attack Numbers 390–404 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

168 NAUTILUS 390

3

237 TRIGGER 391

2

168 NAUTILUS 392

3

HNMS O-23 393

3

136 S-31 394

5

239 WHALE 395

1

239 WHALE 396

1

239 WHALE 397

1

199 TAUTOG 398

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says hits seen, deck awash. WS1 says torp & S at loc given, 43 killed. [M1 says former XPG reclassified 25 Aug 42.] Brockman Oct 42 24/14 41-24N 141-50E AK 3200 T2/3DUP JM 24 41-10N 141-38E C-AK 4643 Kenun M. IS 25 PR says broken amidships, b/u noise. WS1 says S @ location given, 35 crew killed. {ONI ident this ship as S 30 Jan 44 by 190 SPEARFISH, prob mistake.} Benson Oct 42 24/11 32-06N 132-34E AO 10100 T1/4DUP IM 24 Bungo Channel XAO 10526 Nissho M. PR says down by stern, not sinking. M cites Kure Guard District Diary: torp, heavy damage @ 32-00N 132-20E. [S 25 Feb 44 by 258 HOE.] Brockman Oct 42 25/11 41-45N 145-32E Sam 400 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit, afire, expl & S. S3 Valkenburg Oct 42 25 Off Penang MV NG T1/? IM 25 05-28N 099-56E A-AK 4621 Shinyu M. DNO claims S. Michno says carred Allied POW, survivor said S. [No info in WS sources; D 15 Apr 44 by 272 REDFIN.] Sellars Oct 42 26/09 50-10N 155-36E CM 3000 T2/2DUP SM 26 50-10N 155-44E B-AK 2730 Keizan M. WIJ XAP {2864} PR says anchored in shallow water, seen with only bow out. WS1 says was hit by 2 torp ca 0824 on 26 Oct while unloading in Suribachi Bay, Paramushiro Is. and S with 8 killed. Azer Oct 42 26/06 33-40N 135-15E AK 9400 T2/3NUP I 26 Hinomisaki XAO 8267 Kirishima M. M 33-48N 135-10E PR says hit seen, down by bow. [W says this AK of 5840 GRT was converted in 1942 to XAO of 8267 DWT; no record of this att in WS sources; S 25 Sep 43 by 287 BOWFIN.] M1 says D by mine & unnavigable. [Sub att appears more likely.] Azer Oct 42 26/06 33-40N 135-15E AK 7500 T1/3DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, listing & heading for shore. 03 Azer Oct 42 26/06 33-40N 135-15E AK 5100 T1/1DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, screws stopped, bel S. 03 Willingham Oct 42 27/22 10-20N 108-43E APK 5000 T2/2NUP M 27 Sub position C-AK 3280 Hokuan Go J APK {4000e} {Unknown M.} PR says bow rose up & S 7 min after hit. [J assessment made 23 Dec 43 on basis of PR & intel from Norwegian POW rescued from Ger blockade runner Ramses 28 Nov 42 (scuttled after being intercepted by Aus & Du cruisers).] Per book Nihon Shosen-tai No Hokai, captured ship ex-Ch Pei An, ex-Tarcoola; left Hong Kong 24 Oct for Saigon with 3550 tons coal, all 49 crew lost; ident by Mühlthaler. Rice Oct 42 27/13 33- N 135- E AK 6700 T1/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard, listing & down by stern. 03 Willingham Oct 42 28/11 10-32N 109-15E AK 3000 T1/2DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, no expl. 03

Damg. Eval. S1 S S S1 D H D1 S

D M D3 S S S1 S UU D3

D

D

S S S1

228 DRUM 399

3

199 TAUTOG 400

4

239 WHALE 401

1

228 DRUM 402

— — Oct 42 — — — — — IW 30 Sagami-Nada XPkt 99 {Roshu M.} {W says sunk by 228 DRUM gunfire S of Honshu. DRUM PR shows no gun att; no likely sub att.]

200 THRESHER 403

5

Millican Oct 42 31/18 04-40S 118-54E AO 3000 GN S J 31 Sub position AK 3000 Unknown M. PS PR says small motor AO aground on reef Kapoposang I. ca 04-13S 119-24E, salvage in process; D3U believed hit reef early morning; hit by 18 of 26 rounds by 3-inch, expl & afire, drifting low in water. [Basis for J attribution prob PR.]

208 GRAYBACK 404

4

Stephan Oct 42 31/09 04-37S 152-30E AP 7200 T1/3DUP IM 31 04-43S 152-34E A-AP 7191 Noto M. PR says hits heard, screws stopped, looked like number 606 on bridge. M1 says was army transport #686, en rt Rabaul-Buna with ca 900 troops, equipment, and Daihatsu barges; 2 soldiers killed, towed to Rabaul then sent to Japan Apr 43 for full repair. [Att 27 Apr 44 by 237 TRIGGER, S 2 Nov 44 by a/c.]

Azer Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard.

Oct 42 30/09

33-34N 135-15E

AK

5500

T1/2DUP

D

D

D

03 X S XE

S H D1

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Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 4 Nauman Nov 42 2/15 07-10S 156-00E DD 1500 T1/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says dull detonation heard, screws stopped. 03 4 Haylor Nov 42 2/04 06-50S 154-40E CA 7100 T1/4NSV D Claim Unconfirmed PR says dull clank & rumble heard. 03 7 Warder Nov 42 2/15 06-14N 126-07E APK 3500 T1/3DUP D IJSM 2-3 06-14N 126-08E A-AK 2933 Gifu M. S PR says seen to S, photos. WS1 says left Davao for Manila on 2 Nov, was torp in #2 hold and S same S1 day, a single survivor rescued by Busho M. 47 crew & 4 guards killed. 3 White Nov 42 3/04 07-59S 159-52E CL 5200 T2/4NSV D Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard while diving. 03 7 Warder Nov 42 3/11 07-02N 125-33E APK 9300 T3/6DUP S SM 3 Davao Harbor A-AK 9264 Sagami M. S WIJ XAP {7189} PR says seen down by bow, smoking, crew off, photos. WS1 says was torp ca 1028 on 3 Nov while S1 loading in Taromo anchorage, Davao Gulf at sub position; first torp went under but 5 more hit, S by bow at 1229, no casualties. 7 Warder Nov 42 3/16 07-02N 125-33E AK 5000 T1/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl heard. 03 4 Ambruster Nov 42 3/23 21-18N 108-39E APK 8000 T1/5DUP S IJM 3 NW Hainan I. C-AK 2461 Chikugo M. S S {2444} PR says hit seen, S by stern. WS1 says torp and S on 3 Nov at 20-18N 108-39E, 10 killed. S1 2 Hull, J.L. Nov 42 3/14 25-25N 126-31E Sam 100 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 9 3-inch hits, crew of 12 killed, left smoking & low in water. S3 2 Taylor Nov 42 3/02 32-02N 126-13E AO 10000 T1/3NSV S JS 2-3 32-18N 126-52E C-AK 1925 Tekkai M. S I 5 {Tekka M.} PR says broke in two & S in 4 min. WS1 says left Moji for Bako 1 Nov, torp & S 2 Nov, 40 crew lost. S1 4 Stephan Nov 42 4/01 05-00S 152-36E AK 8500 T1/4NSV D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen & heard. 03 4 Craig Nov 42 6/06 07-48S 157-29E DD 1500 T1/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. 03 4 Lee Nov 42 6/08 06-44N 151-25E AV 9000 T2/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says columns of smoke seen. 03 2 Taylor Nov 42 6/13 33-46N 127-28E AK 5000 T0/3DUP 0 M 6 33-49N 127-28E C-AK 5828 France M. D I U H PR says torps went under target without expl. M1 cites Sasebo Guard District Diary: torp and D1 beached with heavy damage. [No report of D in WS sources; J says S 12 Jan 45 by a/c.] 4 Armbruster Nov 42 6 19-14N 109-18E AP NG T0/2 0 M 6 Gulf of Tonkin APK 1960 Tai Poo Seck L PR believed missed. M cites Fr records: hit by 2 duds, little D, repaired at Haiphong. L1 5 McKinney Nov 42 8/14 16-20N 119-11E AK 7000 T2/2DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard. 03 7 Warder Nov 42 8/12 06-22N 126-03E APK 4000 T3/3DUP S WIJSM 8 06-24N 125-59E XPG 2929 Keiko M. S PR says seen to S, survivors in whaleboat. WS1 has no addl details; all hands may have been lost. M1 S1 says was en rt Surgao Strait - Davao, hit by 3 torp & S. 1A Johnson Nov 42 8/11 33-34N 007-52W AK 7000 T2/4DUP S Note 8 33-34N 007-52W AK 5083 Ville du Havre S PR says ident by name on side, bow broke off, settling, crew abandoned. Hervieux & Rohwer ident as S1 Vichy French AK; not credited in J. M cites Fr records: ship left Casablanca roadstead to escape US invasion force but when 12 mi off El Hank was hit by torp in #1 hold, then by 2nd torp and S; all 51 crew and 29 passengers were rescued by Fr trawler Tatiana. 4 Craig Nov 42 9/08 07-32S 157-07E DD 1400 T2/6DUP S Ult 9 07-30S 157-10E DD 1980 {Yudachi} NG

153 S-42 405 158 S-47 406 197 SEAWOLF 407

179 PLUNGER 408 197 SEAWOLF 409

197 SEAWOLF 410 198 TAMBOR 411

230 FINBACK 412 231 HADDOCK 413

208 GRAYBACK 414 207 GRAMPUS 415 209 GRAYLING 416 231 HADDOCK 417

198 TAMBOR 418 182 SALMON 419 197 SEAWOLF 420

233 HERRING 421

207 GRAMPUS 422

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 405–422 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack Numbers 423–439 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

54 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says hit seen, smoke & spray f wd of mainmast. ULTRA rept some mention of D; nothing inor WS5&11-24 TROM. [S 13 Nov 42 by CA PORTLAND off Guadalcanal.] 221 BLACKFISH 1A Davidson Nov 42 9/13 17-45N 014-50W AK 7000 T1/2DUP 423 Note Note PR says hit seen on Ango cl, bel S, escort was French DD. [Rohwer says French PF Commandant Bory rept expl torp, no hits. French records say 2 torp missed 4051T AK Sainte Maxime and 1 expl just before hitting Commandant Bory.] 236 SILVERSIDES 3 Burlingame Nov 42 9/23 02-26S 149-36E DD 1300 T2/5NSV 424 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard & seen. 182 SALMON 5 McKinney Nov 42 10/24 15-10N 119-42E Sam 50 GN+Dem 425 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says steam sampan, boarded, set afire, expl. S3 198 TAMBOR 4 Ambruster Nov 42 10/13 09-03N 120-30E Sam 30 GD 426 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says crew of 10 taken off, S by 3-inch. 209 GRAYLING 4 Lee Nov 42 10/24 07-12N 150-47E AO 5300 T1/2NSV 427 SM 10 07-12N 150-47E XAF 472 Sendai M. J AK {4000} {Unknown M.} PR says small AO broke in half & S. WS1 says torp & S ca 2235 10 Nov near Truk (sub posit), 10 killed. {W says S 20 Jan 42 in Davao Gulf by collision with DD Inazuma; WS1 says collided but not S.} [J assessment made 25 Nov 43 on basis of PR only.] 211 GUDGEON 5 Stovall Nov 42 11/24 03-31S 148-12E AK 7500 T3/3NSV 428 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, heavy port list, S later. 211 GUDGEON 5 Stovall Nov 42 11/24 03-31S 148-12E AK 7500 T1/3NSV 429 Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit. 211 GUDGEON 5 Stovall Nov 42 11/24 03-31S 148-12E AK 7500 T2/3NSV 430 Note PR says only 2 ships att. {SORG in error.} XE 231 HADDOCK 2 Taylor Nov 42 11/21 35-36N 123-44E AK 7000 T1/4NSV 431 IJSM 11 35-40N 123-45E C-AK 6571 Venice M. PR says stern blown off, S. WS1 says was torp & S at 35-45N 123-46E, 39 crew and 4 passengers lost. 210 GRENADIER 4 Carr Nov 42 12 11-18N 109-02E AK NG T0/3NSV 432 M 12 Sub position A-ARS 457 Hokkai M. I Unk S coast FIC A {400} PR says torps ran under w/o expl. M1 says 13 killed. [Similar ship S 21 Nov 44 by 397 SCABBARDFISH.] 210 GRENADIER 4 Carr Nov 42 12 Same attack Same Same Same 433 M 12 SW Cape Padaran AK 2156 Albert Sarraut M cites Fr records: hit by 1 dud; refloated & repaired. 193 SWORDFISH 6 Smith, C.C. Nov 42 13/19 05-27S 152-29E AK 6300 T1/4DUP 434 Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard. 231 HADDOCK 2 Taylor Nov 42 13/22 36-10N 125-56E AK 7000 T1/3NSV 435 Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says hit seen, settled, sent SOS by light, put boats in water, 2/3 under. 231 HADDOCK 2 Taylor Nov 42 13/23 36-01N 125-57E AO 17500 T1/3NSV 436 Claim Unconfirmed PR says small flash seen, slowed down. 183 SEAL 5 Hurd Nov 42 16/15 06-18N 135-20E AP 5500 T2/2DUP 437 JSM 16 06-10N 135-19E A-AK 5477 Boston M. I 17 {5487} PR says sub collided with target, expl heard after collision. WS1 & E4 say left Palau 16 Nov, hit by torp 1500 @ 06-16N 135-19E & S ca 1600, 18 crew & 228 soldiers killed. WS2 says was in Y convoy Saigon-Rabaul with 700 soldiers of 170th Reg, Independent Composite 21st Brigade for New Britain/Solomons area. [Sub rammed by another ship in convoy, prob Fushimi M.] 183 SEAL 5 Hurd Nov 42 16/15 Same attack Same Same Same 438 SM 16 06-16N 135-19E C-AK 10935 Fushimi M. WS1&E4 say rammed sub during this att; convoy arr Rabaul 22 Nov. [This att not in I; S 1 Feb 43 by 175 TARPON.] 231 HADDOCK 2 Taylor Nov 42 16/17 31-52N 126-14E AO 10000 T1/2DUP 439 IM 16 31-58N 126-12E C-AK 2732 Nichinan M. PR says circled, settled by stern. M1 has no details. [S 27 Mar 44 by 269 RASHER.]

Damg. Eval. 03XE D 03

S 03 S

S S3 S S S1

D 03 S 03 S

S S S1 0 S S3 0 D D1 D 03 S D4U D 03 S S S1

0 L L1A D H D1

55 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 182 SALMON 440

5

182 SALMON 441

5

182 SALMON 442

5

193 SWORDFISH 443

6

196 SEARAVEN 444

5

HMS TRUSTY 445

7

229 FLYING FISH 3 446 186 STINGRAY 447

5

209 GRAYLING 448

4

229 FLYING FISH 3 449 187 STURGEON 450

6

234 KINGFISH 451

2

214 GROUPER 452

3

229 FLYING FISH 3 453 206 GAR 454

5

234 KINGFISH 455

2

238 WAHOO 456

2

232 HALIBUT

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 440–456 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments McKinney Nov 42 17/23 14-16N 119-44E AK 6000 T1/3NUP WSM 18 14-50N 119-45E A-AR 5873 Oregon M. J 17 PR says expl heard, later b/u noise. WS1 says left Bako 16 Nov for Manila in convoy; ca 0028 on 18 Nov was hit in stern by torp and S in 2 min, 74 crew & 7 guards killed. [Not in I.] McKinney Nov 42 17/23 14-16N 119-44E AO 5000 T1/1NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard. McKinney Nov 42 17/23 14-16N 119-44E AO 6000 T2/2NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard. Smith, C.C. Nov 42 17/13 05-00S 152-26E AO 4400 T1/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard & seen near stern, target settled. Cassedy Nov 42 17/07 10-24S 105-41E AO 14000 T2/2DUP SM 17 10-30S 105-35E XAK 833 Nissei M. IW {333} PR says ship alongside dock at Christmas I, eng aft, high stack, vertical bow, counter stern, resembled Shiretoko; hits seen, expl, debris (not same ship att 5 Oct 42). WS1 says left Batavia 14 Nov with provisions, general cargo, and canteen goods, arr Christmas I 17 Nov, torp & S ca 1117, 1 killed. {J orig assessed 25 Nov 43 as 8000T unk S; credits 833T Nissei M as S 3 Feb 45 by unk agent.} Balston Nov 42 18 Off Penang MV 7000 T1/3 ISM 18 06-21N 099-05E A-AK 5617 Columbia M. BSH says beached & later repaired. WS2 and M3 say torp 0700 in stbd #3 hold, ultimately returned to Penang, 2 killed; temp repairs at Penang, then to Singapore for permanent repair next 6 months. {BSH ident as Kara M, Success Book as Igara M.} [S 30 Nov 43 by 212 GATO.] Donaho Nov 42 19 08- N 159- E Bge NG GD Claim Unconfirmed #5194D PR says abandoned army barge #5194D S by 3-inch W of Ramos Is., time not given. Moore, R.J. Nov 42 21/09 06-32S 156-05E AK 7500 T2/4DUP IM 21 Shortland XAV 8360 Sanyo M. PR says hits seen, smoke & geyser, settling. [S 26 May 44 by 288 CABRILLA.] Lee Dec 42 4/23 03-35S 127-35E Sch 150 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, hit by 20mm & left sinking. Donaho Dec 42 4/05 08-13S 158-19E DD 1500 T1/6NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. Pieczentkowski Dec 42 6/17 08-14N 149-15E AK 5500 T1/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, screws stopped. Lowrance Dec 42 7/21 23-59N 138-43E AK 7100 T2/6NSR WIJSM 7 23-00N 138-20E XAK 4391 Hino M. #3 PR says burned, expl & S. WS2 says hit 2030 by 2 torp in #3 &4 holds, burned, broke in two & S 50 min later, 13 crew and 6 gunners killed; 26 men sailed lifeboat until rescued 11 Dec by AH Takasago M. McGregor, R.R. Dec 42 8/14 04-45S 154-13E AK 4000 T1/1DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. Donaho Dec 42 8/05 07-43S 157-27E DD 1500 T1/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, screws stopped. Quirk Dec 42 8/12 00-52N 118-54E AK 2000 GD WJSM 8 00-49N 118-51E B-AK 661 Heinan M. I 00-49N 138-51E PR says beached, crew abandoned. WS1&E5-155 say ex-Chinese Pei Ming, torp ca 1200 8 Dec @ 00-52N 118-54E, burned & later S. M1 says correct name is ex-Br Baynain. {I longitude is misprint.} Lowrance Dec 42 8/16 23-54N 136-00E AK 6000 T0/3DUP SM 8 22-49 N 136-07E XAP 8416 Nankai M. PR says dull thud heard. WS2 says hit by dud 1615. [Att 25 Dec 42 by 194 SEADRAGON, S 12 Sep 44 by 315 SEALION.] Kennedy Dec 42 10/16 04-06S 154-58E AK 5600 T3/4DUP WIJSM 10 Off Buin XAC 5355 Kamoi M. WS1 says torp & S 10 Dec @ 04-56S 154-58E, 2 killed. S1 Ross Dec 42 10/00 40-40N 141-58E AP 10000 T1/3NSR

Damg. Eval. S S S1 D 03 D 03 S 03 S S S1

D M D1

S S2Q D H D1 S D3 S 03 D 03 S S S1

D 03 S 03 D S D S1

0 L L1 S S S

Attack Numbers 457–471 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 457

232 HALIBUT 458

3

56 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments M 10 Off Hachinohe C-AK 6376 Uyo M. I 9 Note PR says seen sinking, bow high in air. WS2 says ship left Muroran for Nagoya 9 Dec, att ca 2347 @ 40-27N 142-11E, no D but convoy retired into Hachinohe hbr. [D 9 May 43 by 266 POGY, 20 Jul 43 by 181 POMPANO; S 21 Dec 43 by 192 SAILFISH.]

Damg. Eval. L

Ross Dec 42 10/00 40-40N 141-58E AP 8000 Claim Unconfirmed PR says fired at 2 APs & 2 escorts, sampan seen between sub & convoy prev att.

D

T2/2NSR

L1

03

194 SEADRAGON 5 459

Ferrall Dec 42 11/07 04-55S 152-44E AK 4800 T1/2DUP IM 11 C. St. George A-APK 6187 Johore M. PR says hit under mainmast, later seen towed by CM. [S 24 Oct 43 by 236 SILVERSIDES.]

D H D1

228 DRUM 460

4

McMahon Dec 42 12/11 32-04N 142-30E CVE 7600 T2/4DUP IST 12 Hachijo Jima CV 13360 Ryuho PR says listing & down by bow, gasoline slick. WS8 says CV left Yokosuka for Truk 11 Dec on a/c transport mission; 12 Dec hit by torp stbd side f wd 150 mi E of Hachijo-Jima, ret to Yokosuka 14 Dec. TROM says under rep until 19 Mar 43. [Ex-AS Taigai.] [Att 4 Dec 43 by 192 SAILFISH.]

D L D1

232 HALIBUT 461

3

Ross Dec 42 12/23 40-37N 142-40E AK 7000 T3/3NSR JM 12 40-19N 142-27E C-AK 1970 Gyokuzan M. S 12 {Gyokusan M.} I 16 PR says seen afire, stern under. WS1 says torp & S 12 Dec, 35 crew killed. [I date may be misprint.]

S S* S

238 WAHOO 462

2

Kennedy Dec 42 14/13 06-30S 156-09E SS 2000 T1/3DUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says I-2 & flag on CT, hit f wd, went down with men on bridge, collapse noise heard. [No Jap sub 03 lost here; I-2 was running transport missions from Shortland Is during this period, but WS11-31 has no record of D here. I-2 S 6 Apr 44 by surf ships.]

232 HALIBUT 463

3

Ross Dec 42 16/14 41-18N 141-32E AK 6800 T2/3DUP S JS 16 41-31N 141-33E C-AK 5708 Genzan M. S* IM D PR says saw southbound AK with DD escort, did not att; fired at last of 3 northbound AKs, thought S1P others out of range, hits seen, bow under to bridge, screw out. WS1 says was en rt Muroran-Tokyo [southbound], hit 1413 by torp in stern @ 41-31N 141-33E, headed for beach but S en rt. WS2 says was in a different convoy than Shingo M. M1 says ran aground @ 41-10N 141-32E, torp & S by 1 80 POLLACK 19 Jan 43 while under salvage.

232 HALIBUT 464

3

— 465 214 GROUPER 466

179 PLUNGER 467 179 PLUNGER 468 — 469 218 ALBACORE 470

218 ALBACORE 471

Ross Dec 42 16/14 Same attack Same Same Same JSM 16 Cape Shiriya C-AK 4740 Shingo M. I PR says only 1 AK fired at. WS1 says left Tokyo for Kuriles [northbound] 14 Dec, torp in #2 hold ca 1430 16 Dec @ 41-21N 142-27E, S ca 1535, 3 killed. WS2 says was in convoy Tokyo-Rumoi heading north. [HALIBUT made lucky hit on distant ship.] — — Dec 42 — — — — — IM 16 SW of Kushiro C-AK 233 {Kosei M.} [No likely sub att.] 3 McGregor, R.R. Dec 42 17/13 04-54S 154-17E APK 8400 T2/4DUP IJM 17 04-55S 154-25E A-APK 4003 Bandoeng M. S {Badoeng M.} PR says timed hits heard, smoke & spray, afire. WS2 says was en rt Rabaul-Shortland, hit ca 1150 in eng rm & S ca 1600, 13 killed. 4 White Dec 42 17/00 08- S 157- E DD 1300 T2/4NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hits heard, DD seen starting to S by stern. 4 White Dec 42 17/24 08- S 157- E DD 1300 T2/4NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR gives no details on hits. — — Dec 42 — — — — — I 17 Kavieng XAP 4861 {Tenryu M.} [No likely sub attack; mine more likely; S 25 Dec 43 by a/c.] 2 Lake Dec 42 18/21 05-10S 145-57E AP 6000 T1/3DUP S Note PR says hit seen, much floating debris. WS6 says Gokoku M 10438T XCL was with Tenryu & convoy, hit f wd by bomb; Tenryu later S by ALBACORE, no other ship hit. [I says unk D by a/c.] 2 Lake Dec 42 18/22 05-12S 145-56E CL 3200 T2/2NUP WIT 18 N of Madang CL 3230 Tenryu J {3300} PR says fired at DD lying-to, no hits, expl 10 sec after firing. ULTRA posit 05S 145-47E. According to

S1

0 S U S1

X U XE S S S1 S 03 D 03 X M XE S 03 S S S1

57 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 472–485 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Tully, hit at 2015 8 mi. off Madang in stbd quarter; RADM Matsuyama shifted flag to DD Sawakaze, crew taken off, S stern first at 2320; 23 killed; 21 wounded. — — — Feb 44 — — — — — X 472 I 18 36-06N 136-55E XAP 1917 {Kyowa M.} L [M1 lists this ship as 1915T B-AK, S 23 Oct 43 by a/c off Bougainville. No likely sub att.] XE 191 SCULPIN 6 Chappell Dec 42 19/01 06-06N 150-30E AO 7500 T2/4NUP D 473 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, screws stopped. 03 207 GRAMPUS 5 Craig Dec 42 19/19 05-49S 153-08E AK 6000 T1/3DUP S 474 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, b/u noise, wreckage next day. 03 207 GRAMPUS 5 Craig Dec 42 19/19 05-49S 153-08E DD 1500 T2/3DUP D 475 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard. 03 — — — Dec 42 — — — — — X 476 I 19 18-55N 150-16E XAO 8691 {Hoyo M.} M [No likely sub attack; D 6 Nov 43 by 231 HADDOCK, S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] XE 194 SEADRAGON 5 Ferrall Dec 42 21/07 05-05S 152-33E SS 1400 T2/4DUP S 477 JT 20 Sub position SS 1995 I-4 S Note PR says hit seen on stern of I-68 cl sub, S with bow vertical. WS11-31 cites US records, gives date S1 20 Dec. TROM says was unable to make contact with Buna on supply run, 19 Dec signaled returning to Rabaul, ETA 21st, lost with all hands. {W says displaced 2791T subm, prob S 25 Dec by PT-122 @ 08-32S 148-17E; I says S by a/c, missing 5 Jan 43.} 213 GREENLING 4 Bruton Dec 42 22/02 05-05S 156-04E DD 1500 T4/5NUP S 478 J 22 Sub position PF 750 {P 35} S Note PR says pall of smoke, target went over on its side & disappeared. ULTRA says P 34 (ex-DD Susuki) 03XE rept no D. [W&A say P 35 (ex-DD Tsuta, 935T) S 2 Sep 43 by US a/c; P 34 S 3 Jul 44 by a/c (not in J); basis for J attribution unk, prob PR only.] 232 HALIBUT 3 Ross Dec 42 22/09 40-59N 141-33E AK 6500 T1/3DUP S 479 M 22 Shiranouka Lt. B-AK 4501 Yukikawa M. D I Note PR says new coal-burner S until only masts & stack visible. M cites “Development History of D1 Ominato Guard District”: hit by 1 torp, light D but unmanageable [prob hit rudder or screw], towed to Hachinohe & repaired, survived war. I lists as unidentified ship Tx1. 237 TRIGGER 3 Benson Dec 42 22/14 34-52N 139-49E AK 5400 T2/4DUP S 480 JS 22 Sub position AK 5198 {Teifuku M.} S PR descr as having raked bow, counter stern, 2 deck wells, tall slender stack, 2 combination XE masts/kingposts, dazzle camouflage; hit f wd of bridge, started down by bow, blowing whistle, main deck awash f wd & screw nearly out; hit again by stern shot but not seen to S. ONI 208J ident this ship as ex-Ger R. C. Rickmers; Rohwer cites Witthoft book as torp 10 Jan 43 & beached E coast Shiba peninsula, later broke in two & total loss; no indication of Japanese ownership. [I says rec’d medium D by sub 29 Dec near Inubosaki. No sub att that date.] WS2 says left Muroran 27 Dec 42 in convoy; ca 0910 on 29 Dec 42 at 35-45N 140-54E was hit by torp port side #5 hold & beached near Choshi hbr, later total loss. WS1 says left Muroran 28 Dec. [No likely sub att 28-29 Dec. Lloyd’s book Dictionary of Disasters at Sea says ship was chartered to Japan. WS believes more likely hit mine in field laid by TRIGGER 20 Dec. Credit for sinking Teifuku M. is given in list of mine attacks.] 237 TRIGGER 3 Benson Dec 42 22/14 Same attack Same Same Same S 481 M 22 Off Toyko Bay A/C-AK 5711 Yoshu M. L I C Same att; see previous record for {Teifuku M}. D1 201 TRITON 5 Kirkpatrick Dec 42 24/09 19-16N 166-36E AO 7000 T3/3DUP S 482 IJSM 24 19-16N 166-37E XAW 1913 Amakasu M. #1 S W {Amakusa M. #1} PR says hits seen, stern going under. WS1 says S this date. M1 says 12 killed. S1 192 SAILFISH 7 Moore, J.R. Dec 42 25/00 06-30S 150-00E SS 1400 T1/2NUP D 483 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen aft end of fairwater, screws heard going away. 03 208 GRAYBACK 5 Stephan Dec 42 25/02 07-50S 156-04E LC NG GM S 484 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by .50 cal, appeared to S. D3 208 GRAYBACK 5 Stephan Dec 42 25/02 07-50S 156-04E LC NG GM S 485 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by .50 & .30 cal. D3

58

Attack Numbers 486–500 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 208 GRAYBACK 5 Stephan Dec 42 25/02 07-50S 156-04E LC NG GM S 486 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by .50 & .30 cal. D3 208 GRAYBACK 5 Stephan Dec 42 25/02 07-50S 156-04E LC NG GM S 487 Claim Unconfirmed Y 38 PR says burned & expl, ident as Y 38. S2Q 199 TAUTOG 5 Sieglaff Dec 42 25/03 09- S 124- E APK 5000 T2/3NUP S 488 JSM 25 08-40S 124-30E XAF 998 Banshu M. #2 S I A-AK H PR says hits heard, screws stopped, black smoke, b/u noise. WS1 says torp and S ca 0300 on 25 Dec S1 NW of Timor, 1 killed. 190 SPEARFISH 6 Dempsey Dec 42 25/14 02-56S 149-55E AK 7000 T1/2DUP D 489 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 4 torp fired at overlapping ships, 2 hits heard. 03 190 SPEARFISH 6 Dempsey Dec 42 25/14 02-56S 149-55E AK 7000 T1/2DUP D 490 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. 03 200 THRESHER 6 Millican Dec 42 25/15 06-38S 112-44E AK 6000 T1/2DUP D 491 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, stopped & smoking. 03 200 THRESHER 6 Millican Dec 42 25/15 06-38S 112-44E AK 7000 T1/2DUP S 492 M 25 Off Surabaya A-AP 4645 Suez M. M PR says seen sinking, stern in air. M1 says flooded; army document says was en rt Soerabaja-Ambon D1 with soldiers, 126 killed. {Tokiwa M #1 previously credited to this att was S by mine 28 Dec.} 194 SEADRAGON 5 Ferrall Dec 42 25/22 05-05S 152-28E AK 6000 T2/8NUP S 493 ISM 25 C. St. George XAK 8416 Nankai M. M W {Nankei M.} PR says hit seen f wd of bridge. ULTRA rept Ariake & another DD ordered to bring ship in. WS12- D1 427 says ship left Rabaul for Munda with DD Uzuki 25 Dec, torp same day 25 mi W of Cape St George; while attempting to tow, Uzuki collided with Nankai M & was disabled; Ariake towed Uzuki, DD other towed Nankai M to Rabaul. [S on 12 Sep 44 by 315 SEALION.] 194 SEADRAGON 5 Ferrall Dec 42 25/22 Same attack Same Same Same X 494 ST 25 C. St. George DD 1772 Uzuki M I DC WS12-427 says collided with Nankai M after torp att, flooded 2 boiler rooms, towed to Rabaul by D1A DD Ariakewhich was hit & D by a/c next day. TROM says towed on to Truk & Sasebo, under rep until Jun. [S 12 Dec 44 by surf.] 220 BARB 2A Waterman Dec 42 26 C. Finisterre AO NG T1/2 S 495 Note 26 42-07N 008-54W AO 6276 Campomanes H PR blank 0750-1450, no att rept but CO said policy was to sink all tankers, retd with only 20 torp; D1 att not in SORG; confirmed by Capt. E.H. Steinmetz, Polaris magazine Jun 98. [Spanish tanker en rt Bilbao-Aruba.] 201 TRITON 5 Kirkpatrick Dec 42 28/01 06-24N 160-18E AK 3300 T3/3NUP S 496 ISM 27 06-10N 160-10E C-APK 3394 Omi M. S J 28 PR ident by recovered life ring. WS1 says left Kusae for Ponape on 27 Dec; ca 2330 at loc given S1 was torp port side #3 hold and eng rm and S in 90 sec. All 124 passengers (mainly Japanese nationals) plus 3 guard force and 73 crew lost. 234 KINGFISH 2 Lowrance Dec 42 28/22 24-46N 120-40E AK 6600 T1/6NSR S 497 JSM 28 25-05N 120-59E C-AK 5388 Choyo M. S I SM PR says seen to S. WS1 says torp and S 28 Dec at sub position, 1 killed. {I attribution to mine is incorrect.} S1 — 498

— — Dec 42 — — I 29 06-10S 156-00E [WS sources have no info; no likely sub att ident.]

237 TRIGGER 499

— {Kinkai M.}

X S XE

3

Benson Dec 42 — — — — — I 29 Inubosaki C-AK 5198 {Teifuku M.} [No sub att likely; TRIGGER mine probable. See listing 22 Dec 42 and mine list 29 Dec 42.]

X M XE

200 THRESHER 500

6

Millican Dec 42 30/03 04-45S 113-54E AP 10000 T1/6+G S M 29 04-55S 113-55E A-APK 2733 Hachiyasu M. S JS 30 05-30S 114-50E AK {Hachian M.} I 05-30N 114-50E C-AK {Kanayama M.} PR says left dead in water by gunfire, hit by 1 torp (dud), no expl but S by stern. WS1 says was S1 captured ship ex-Br Kinshan; left Surabaya for Makassar 29 Dec with farm equip etc; ca 0200 on 30 Dec was S by gunfire from surfaced sub, 1 killed. {I latitude appears to be misprint.}

213 GREENLING

4

Bruton

Dec 42 30/23

00-41N 148-52E

— C

AK

— 3393

9000

T2/4NSR

S

59 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 501

213 GREENLING 502

4

188 SARGO 503

6

196 SEARAVEN 504

6

237 TRIGGER 505

3

206 GAR 506

5

172 PORPOISE 507

4

172 PORPOISE 508

4

190 SPEARFISH 509

6

190 SPEARFISH 510

6

212 GATO 511

—

208 GRAYBACK 512

5

235 SHAD 513

2A

235 SHAD 514

2A

228 DRUM 515

4

236 SILVERSIDES 516

4

234 KINGFISH 517

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 501–517 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments JSM 30 00-34N 148-58E A-AK 5857 Hiteru M. I {Nissho M.} PR says broke in 2; convoy of 4 AK & 2 esc. WS1 says ship left Rabaul for Palau 28 Dec, ca 2000 @ 0041N 148-52E torp & S, 15 killed. Bruton Dec 42 30/23 00-41N 148-52E AK 5000 T2/2NSR I 30 00-34N 148-58E NG NG {Ryufuku M.} J AK 4000 Unknown M. PR says went down rapidly, wreckage seen later. [Cundall says Ryufuku M was renamed Hiteru M; not listed in WS1; appears to be same ship as Hiteru M hit in previous attack; J assessment made 23 Dec on basis of PR only.] Carmick Dec 42 31/07 02-39S 149-59E AO 7500 T1/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard & felt. Cassedy Dec 42 31/16 03-54S 127-50E CM 2000 T2/3DUP M 31 W of Ambon A-AK 3740 Osaka M. I 31-1 PR says fired at CM Itsukushima, also may have hit more distant AK. In addition to M1, M cites army document: left Soerabaja 26 Dec with troops for Ambon; torp 16 mi off Ambon lighthouse, 23 soldiers killed. [S 25 May 44 by 229 FLYING FISH.] Benson Dec 42 31/18 34-29N 140-38E AK 8500 T2/3DUP M 1 Jan 35-55N 140-55E B-AK 5859 Shozan M. I XAP PR says listed, down by bow, had a/c on stern. [S 26 Jun 43 by 259 JACK.] Quirk Jan 43 1/07 14-30N 118-35E AK 5000 T1/3DUP Ult PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept no D to Nikki M, 5857T AK. [S 22 Feb 44 by 285 BALAO.] McKnight Jan 43 1/09 39-11N 141-04E AK 4000 T1/1DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 hits heard, listed & headed for beach. McKnight Jan 43 1/09 39-11N 141-04E AK 5300 T2/2DUP JM 1 39-11N 142-02E C-AK 4999 Renzan M. I {4571} PR says broke in two, photo. M1 says 48 crew killed. [Ex-Br Hatterlock.] Dempsey Jan 43 2/05 03-24S 151-22E AK 7000 T1/4NUP IM 2 03-22S 151-24E A-AK 4634 Akagisan M. PR says att convoy of 2 APKs & 2 TBs, 1 AK left dead in water, TB alongside. [Att 10 Apr 43 by 228 DRUM; S 7 Dec 44 by a/c.] Dempsey Jan 43 2/05 03-24S 151-22E Same Same Same IM 2 04-30S 151-30E C-Fish 195 Ebon M. Not claimed in PR; may have been the TB alongside Akagisan M. [SPEARFISH att is closest on record. I lists as XPkt, but Ebon M not on GF list.] {W credits 212 GATO as possible agent but GATO was not in area.} — Jan 43 — — — — — W 2 04-30S 151-30E XPkt 198 {Ebon M.} W credits GATO. [PR shows no likely att; 190 SPEARFISH att is closest on record; ship not on GF list.] Stephan Jan 43 3/00 08-49S 157-09E SS 2000 T1/2NSV J 2 Sub position SS 2180 {I-18} PR says expl seen & heard. [Basis for J attribution unk; no sub lost here. WS7 says sub landed cargo @ Guadalcanal 5 Jan, no mention of D.] MacGregor, EJ Jan 43 4/05 43-55N 002-42W Tra 600 GN Note Unident PR says 10-20 gun hits, listing & low in water. {Hervieux says German XAM M4242 ex-Fr trawler Odet II, 212T.} Rohwer& M say that ship S 3 Jan 43 @ St Nazaire by a/c, later raised & repaired. MacGregor, EJ Jan 43 4/05 43-55N 002-42W Bge NG GN Note Unident PR says ore barge towed by trawler in prev attack. [See previous comments.] McMahon Jan 43 5/23 32-09N 132-10E AO 8000 T1/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says poss hit heard. Burlingame Jan 43 6/16 07-06N 151-17E SS 2000 T1/3DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit after 1st torp prematured, screws stopped. Lowrance Jan 43 7/07 25-46N 138-09E Tra 200 GD M 7 Sub position C-Ms 56 Ryuo M. PR says hit by 3 inch, afire, seen to S. M1 says wooden Ms shelled and sunk, 22 killed.

Damg. Eval. S S1 S L S 03XE

D 03 D M D1

S L U D1 D Note 03 D 03 S S S1 D M D1 0 H D1

X S XE S S 03XE S D4U S D4U D 03 D 03 S S S1

Attack Numbers 518–534

60

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 2 Lowrance Jan 43 7/18 25-21N 136-28E Tra 200 GT S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 3 inch, left decks awash. D3 3L Pierce, J.R. Jan 43 9 05- S 149- E DD 1200 T? D S Note U says att seen by a/c before ARGONAUT was S. WS5 says sub missed DD; Maikaze dropped d/c & 03L sub’s bow came to surface; shelled by Maikaze & Isokaze & S, neither DD hit. 4 Brockman Jan 43 9/03 06-13S 156-00E AP 9300 T2/3NUP D WISM 9 06-10S 156-00E XAK 1422 Yoshinogawa S J {1430} M. PR says hits seen. ULTRA rept Kisaragi M attempted tow & took off survivors. WS1 gives tons as S1 1412 & date S as 9 Feb 43 at loc given, 8 killed. [Date prob incorrect.] War Diary of 8th Fleet says S at loc given 9 Jan while escorted by Patrol Boat 39. 5 Sieglaff Jan 43 9/10 04-07S 128-32E CL 5600 T2/3DUP D IST 9 SE of Ambon CL 6050 Natori L Note PR says expl heard, slowed down. WS13-J29 says torp near Ambon 9 Jan, arr there same day & left 21 Jan D1 for Makassar. TROM says was on way from Lomblen Is. to rescue TB Tomozuru, hit in stern broke off rudder; taken to Ambon & recd more D by a/c, thence emerg rep at Makassar, Singapore & modernization at Maizuru, back in service Apr 44. [W says standard displ as blt was 5170T metric, after rebuilding was 6050T in 1944; J lists as 5700T; S 18 Aug 44 by 365 HARDHEAD.] 5 Quirk Jan 43 9/16 01-46N 119-01E AV 14100 T2/3DUP D IS 9 Makassar Strait AO 14050 Notoro L PR ident ship, says hits heard, screws stopped. WS11-25 says D by torp 9 Jan, stopped @ Balikpapan, D1 arr Singapore 31 Jan for repairs. [3 Jun 43 missed by SALMON; 20 Sep 43 D by 231 HADDOCK, 29 Jun 44 by 249 FLASHER, S 5 Nov 44 by a/c.] 6 Cassedy Jan 43 9/18 07-38N 134-12E AK 5200 T0/1TUP 0 IM 9 07-30N 134-12E A-AK 3217 Yubae M. H Sub made two attacks believed to be on this ship, first as shown here, second on 10 Jan at 0800 D1 @ 08-47N 132-18E, T0/2DUP. PR says expl heard but target left. [Sunk 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] 6 Cassedy Jan 43 10/08 08-47N 132-18E AK 6100 T0/2DUP 0 M 9 Off Palau A-AK 5824 Hofuku M. H Sub believed missed. M1 says torpedoed, heavy D, no other details. D3 4 Bruton Jan 43 10/06 01-09S 150-16E AO 9000 T1/4TSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says D not appreciable. 03 5 Fitzgerald Jan 43 10/07 06-18S 112-44E Sch 75 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burned & S. S3 3 Benson Jan 43 10/13 35-02N 140-12E DD 1400 T2/3DUP S WIST 10 Katsura Lt. DD 1215 Okikaze S J {1300} PR says hits seen, bow folded up; photo shows bow broken, sinking. WS & T say left Yokosuka 9 Jan S1 on anti-sub sweep; ca noon 10th @ sub position was hit by 2 torp & S. 5 Craig Jan 43 10/16 05-01S 152-22E AP 8000 T3/3DUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen settled & listing, b/u noise. 03 5 Craig Jan 43 10/16 05-01S 152-22E AP 10000 T3/3DUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, b/u noise. 03 — — Jan 43 — — — — — X I 10 12-44N 124-08E A-AK 5861 {Sumatra M.} M [No likely sub att; other sources say S 12 May 43 @ this location; see 211 GUDGEON att that date.] XE 7 Ramage Jan 43 11/21 04-40N 114-00E AO 17500 T2/4NSV D IM 11 Miri XAO 17549 Kyokuyo M. M PR ident ship. ULTRA rept great D, posit 04-24S 113-51E. [No mention in WS sources; D 10 Jul D1 43 by 181 POMPANO & 22 Aug 44 by TAMBOR; J says S 13 Nov 43 by unk means; W says S 17 Sep 43 (M1 says 19 Sep) in typhoon.] — — Jan 43 — — — — — X I 11 03-24N 154-13E XAP 3548 {Kaiko M.} M [No likely sub attack; S 28 Feb 44 by 381 SAND LANCE.] XE 5 Fitzgerald Jan 43 12/21 06-33S 112-31E AK 750 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says stmr towing hulk, set afire & S. S3 5 Fitzgerald Jan 43 12/21 06-33S 112-31E Bge 500 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hulk barge being towed, left down by bow & settling. D3

234 KINGFISH 518 166 ARGONAUT 519

168 NAUTILUS 520

199 TAUTOG 521

206 GAR 522

196 SEARAVEN 523

196 SEARAVEN 524 213 GREENLING 525 210 GRENADIER 526 237 TRIGGER 527

207 GRAMPUS 528 207 GRAMPUS 529 — 530 202 TROUT 531

— 532 210 GRENADIER 533 210 GRENADIER 534

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

61 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 217 GUARDFISH 535

3

201 TRITON 536

5

239 WHALE 537

2

168 NAUTILUS 538

4

196 SEARAVEN 539

6

196 SEARAVEN 540

6

201 TRITON 541

5

201 TRITON 542

5

215 GROWLER 543

4

213 GREENLING 544

4

213 GREENLING 545

4

231 HADDOCK 546

3

239 WHALE 547

2

196 SEARAVEN 548

6

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 535–548 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Klakring Jan 43 12/24 02-51S 149-43E DD 1400 T1/3NUR S WIS 13 S Tingwon I. PF 1215 P1 S J 12 {750} PR says hit heard, screws stopped, expl & b/u noise. WS says left Rabaul 12 Jan to meet Akebono M, torp S1 & S late that evening @ sub position. [Ship was ex-DD Shimakaze.] Kirkpatrick Jan 43 13/09 00-45S 148-56E AO 10200 T2/8TSV D M 13 00-45S 148-44E XAO 10121 Akebono M. L I {10182} PR says hits seen, no expl. [Prob dud hit. D 9 Jun 43 by 213 GREENLING & 3 Jan 44 by 270 L1 RATON, S 30 Mar 44 by a/c.] Azer Jan 43 13/14 09-54N 167-07E AP 9500 T3/4DUP S WISM 15 09-54N 167-07E XAC 3550 Iwashiro M. S J 13 PR says stern broke off & S immediately, remainder in 6 min. WS1 says S 15 Jan @ sub posit, S1 23 crew killed [prob all hands]. Brockman Jan 43 14/06 05-13S 155-09E AO 10400 T3/5TUP D Ult 14 NG XAO 10052 Toa M. L PR says hits heard & seen, down by bow with port list. ULTRA rept hit by dud. [WS and M say no info L3 in Japanese records. D 9 Nov 43 by 269 RASHER, S 25 Nov 43 by 196 SEARAVEN.] Cassedy Jan 43 14/12 09-12N 130-38E PC 200 T2/2DUP S WISM 14 09-32N 130-44E XSC 216 Ganjitsu M. #1 S PR says expl heard on 2 ships, b/u noise. WS2 says was en rt Palau-Manila; ca 1150 was hit by torp S1 & S;was carrying 137 men for sea rescue operations of whom 16 were killed plus 8 (or 11) crew. Cassedy Jan 43 14/12 09-12N 130-38E AK 5700 T2/2DUP S JSM 14 09-33N 130-44E A-AK 5693 Shiraha M. S I {Shirahane M.} PR says expl heard, b/u noise. WS1&2 say was hit shortly after Ganjitsu M #1 port side in #4 hold S1 & S, 11 crew and 16 passengers killed. Kirkpatrick Jan 43 16/07 01-39S 148-20E AK 7000 T2/3DUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, some debris seen later. 03 Kirkpatrick Jan 43 16/07 01-39S 148-20E AK 4000 T1/2DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard in farther group. 03 Gilmore Jan 43 16/10 04-00S 151-55E AK 5400 T2/2DUP S JSM 16 04-03S 151-55E A-AK 5857 Chifuku M. S I H PR says hits seen, port list, down by stern. ULTRA rept 1 hit, abandoning ship. WS2 says torp & S S1 ca 0900 soon after leaving Rabaul for Palau, 1 killed; was returning to Japan after taking troops to Lae in No. 18 Transportation Oper. Bruton Jan 43 16/18 02-47S 149-10E AK 5000 T2/3TSP S JSM 16 W of Kavieng XAK 3261 Kinposan M. S WI {Kimposan M.} PR says hits heard, expl & b/u noise. WS1 says while returning to Rabaul from patrol near Los Leies S1 Is. was att by 2 subs ca 1600 on 16 Jan, torp and S at sub position, 31 crew killed. Bruton Jan 43 16/20 02-45S 149-20E AT 200 GN S Ult 16 Koror, Palau NG NG {Yasukumi M.} D PR says 3 inch hits S bow first. ULTRA rept grounded Koror harbor. [Apparently confused with D2Q XAS Yasakuni, D by grounding 18 Jan.] Taylor Jan 43 17/10 34-32N 137-48E AO 6500 T1/3DUP S J 17 Sub position AK 4000 {Unknown M.} S PR says Manzyu M type AO blew up & S in 2 min. [J assessed 13 Sep 43 on basis of PR only; later 03XE minutes say reassessed as unconfirmed.] Azer Jan 43 17/18 10-13N 151-25E AP 9800 T7/9TUP S JSM 17 10-10N 151-25E B-APK 9815 Heiyo M. S WI 21 PR says ident, seen to S, 8 boats in water. ULTRA rept S 17 Jan, msg 21 Jan rept rescue of survivors. S1 WS2 says left Tokyo 11 Jan for Truk with 1753 passengers & 4000T military equip; ca 1404 sighted torp tracks port, 1 hit at #1 hold, 2nd ca 1410 in eng rm, stopped, put lifeboats off 1420; 2 more hits 1500 & 1530 in #4 hold; 5th torp hit #1 hold stbd ca 1550, all surv passengers & crew off by 1640; 6th torp hit eng rm stbd ca 1700, S 1900 @ 10-10N 151-25E; ca 600 passengers & 47 crew killed M1 says 44 crew and ca 900 passengers); survivors drifted 5 days until picked up by ship. {I gives tons 9615, prob misprint.} Cassedy Jan 43 17/08 07-52N 134-02E AP 7900 T0/3DUP 0 UltM 17 Outside Palau XCL 10438 Gokoku M. L S PR says no hits. ULTRA rept hit by dud torp. WS2&6 say ship left Pusan 12 Jan 43; ca 1130 17 L1

Attack Numbers 549–561 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

230 FINBACK 549

3

236 SILVERSIDES 550

4

213 GREENLING 551

4

202 TROUT 552

7

202 TROUT 553

7

213 GREENLING 554

4

180 POLLACK 555

5

231 HADDOCK 556

3

193 SWORDFISH 557

7

168 NAUTILUS 558

4

236 SILVERSIDES 559

4

236 SILVERSIDES 560

4

236 SILVERSIDES 561

4

62 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Jan, 23 mi from west channel @ Palau, saw & dodged 3 torp. [Rerated XAPK 1 Oct 43; D 27 Dec 43 by 254 GURNARD, att 9 Jul 44 by 247 DACE, S 10 Nov 44 by 220 BARB.] Hull, J.L. Jan 43 17/22 30-33N 132-25E PC 200 GN S M 17 Tanega Shima C-Ms 98 Yachiyo M. #2 M I C {271} {Yachiyo M.} PR says hit by 4 inch, deck house wrecked, settling aft. D1 Burlingame Jan 43 18/02 06-21N 150-23E AO 10000 T3/4NUP S WIJSM 18 SW of Truk XAO 10022 Toei M. S PR says hits seen, expl & smoke, b/u noise. WS1 says was hit by 2 torp in eng rm ca 0105 at sub S1 position & S, 4 lost. [Winton says ident in ULTRA msg.] Bruton Jan 43 18/05 02-04S 150-37E PC 500 T0/1NSR 0 I 18 Q. Carola Chan AG 3800 {Soya} L PR says torp ran under target, did not expl. [I date incorrect, see NAUTILUS 28 Jan 43.] 03XE Ramage Jan 43 18/11 12-37N 109-30E Sch NG GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 20mm. D3 Ramage Jan 43 18/11 12-37N 109-30E Sch 100 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 3 inch. S3 Bruton Jan 43 19/05 01-35S 150-57E AK 1000 T0/1NSR 0 I 20 N of Rabaul A-AK 3793 {Shinai M.} H PR says no sign of hit, torp expl end of run. [No record in WS sources. See att by 236 SILVERSIDES 03XE 20 Jan. S 3 Mar 43 by a/c.] Palmer Jan 43 19/11 41-10N 141-24E AK 7000 T1/2DUP D M 19 41-10N 141-32E C-AK 5708 Genzan M. S I XAO {10018} {Genyo M.} U PR says target on beach, salvage craft alongside, believed same hit by 217 GUARDFISH 24 Aug 42. S1P {GUARDFISH hit C-APK Seiki M @ 38-12N 141-30E.} [Genzan M was torp by 232 HALIBUT 16 Dec 42 & run aground here.] Taylor Jan 43 19/11 34-13N 136-59E AK 6800 T2/2DUP S Note Unident Ult 19 NG NG NG {Shunko M.} NG PR says S in 7 min. ULTRA ident as Shunko M 4027T. [No record of D in WS1 or M1; Shunko M D3U sunk 16 Jan 44 by a/c. Although determined that the identification of Shunko M was incorrect, the att is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] Lewis, J.H. Jan 43 19/16 05-25S 156-00E AK 4200 T2/2DUP S IJSM 19 05-38S 156-20E A-AK 4122 Myoho M. S PR says 1 hit seen, 1 heard. WS2 says was initially in No. 6-Go Transportation Operation Shanghai- S1 Truk but split up, this Convoy A routed on to Bougainville with 6th Infantry Div; hit stbd aft by 1 torp @ 05-36S 156-15E & S that night; 61 of 922 soldiers & 35 naval passengers plus 3 crew killed, all equip lost. Brockman Jan 43 19/24 05-57S 156-00E DD 1900 T1/5NUP D IST 19 W of Tulagi DD 2700 Akizuki M PR says hit seen on Mogami-cl CA, screws slowed, fired back. WS12-413 & 492 say Akizuki sent to D1 assist Myoho M, hit by 1 torp stbd in boiler rm, another hit was dud, retired to Shortland. WS2 says was escort for Hinoe-Go Oper No. 3 Movement, 3rd Unit that carried total of 11825 military, 94 heavy vehicles & 85643 cases ammo Tsingtao-Wewak, New Guinea. TROM says 14 killed, 63 injured incl Adm. Kimura; rep by Akashi at Truk but keel failed 14 Mar while leaving Saipan; towed back & beached; under rep until 24 Jun then towed to Nagasaki, rep completed 31 Oct. [J attributes Akitsuki to 232 HALIBUT 25 Oct 44; other sources say S by a/c.] Burlingame Jan 43 20/20 03- N 155- E AK 5200 T2/2TUP D JSM 20 03-24N 154-13E A-AP 4391 Surabaya M. S I {4351} {Soerabaja M.} PR says fired at 3 ships, heard 5 hits & b/u noise, ident by intel [ULTRA]. WS1 says was in Convoy S1 C of No. 6 Transp Oper with Meiu M & others, with 1120 men of 6th Inf Div & a medical unit; hit port f wd ca 1757 @ 03-24N 154-13E & S by bow, 36 crew & 463 troops lost. Burlingame Jan 43 20/20 03- N 155- E AK 7200 T2/6TUP D M 20 03-52N 153-56E A-AK 3793 Shinai M. D UltJ APK {5154} {Somedono M.} S PR says hit heard. ULTRA gives same date & posit as J. Winton says sub had ULTRA warning. M1 D3 says both ships were in convoy C of No.6-Go Transp Oper; Shinai M D not specified. [No D to Somedono M; S 19 Feb 43 by a/c at Buin. Basis for J attribution unk.] Burlingame Jan 43 20/20 03- N 155- E AK 4000 T2/2TUP D JSM 20 03-24N 154-13E A-AK 8230 Meiu M. S I 21 Note PR says ident by intel [ULTRA]. WS1&2 say was in Convoy C of No. 6-Go Transp Oper with S1 Surabaya M, with 2997 men of 23rd Regt 6th Infantry Div, their equip & 40 horses, 70 ship’s

63 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. gunners, 200 working “coolies” & ca 100 crew; torp ca 1755 20 Jan in #2 hold port @ 03-24N 154-13E, aband & S ca 1915, ca 400 passengers & 1 crew killed. J gives posit 03-52N 153-56E, 8230 tons. {I location 33-48N 140-13E is 7 Ramage Jan 43 21/08 11-25N 109-22E AK 3000 T1/2DUP S IM 21 11-49N 109-21E XPG 3520 Eifuku M. M J {2984} {Unknown M.} S PR says seen drifting with stern under. M says left Cam Ranh Bay 21 Jan, hit by 1 torp port side #3 D1 hold & returned to Cam Ranh Bay. [No info in WS sources; J assessed 13 Sep 43 on basis of PR only; Eifuku M D 18 Feb 44 by HMS TRESPASSER, S 7 Feb 45 by 383 PAMPANITO.] 4 Foley Jan 43 21/18 06-12S 155-51E AP 4600 T1/2TUP S JSM 21 06-15S 155-56E A-AK 4574 Kenkon M. S I HA PR says afire, debris. ULTRA rept no D from att by 6 B-17s 21/1600, torp & burned, scuttled by S1 DD. WS2 says was in Convoy B of No. 6-Go Oper with 734 soldiers of 45th Regt 6th Inf Div; torp, afire & S, 36 soldiers & 7 crew killed, all equip lost. 5 Palmer Jan 43 21/23 42-41N 145-37E AK 9300 T0/3NSP 0 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1 prob hit; SORG credits no hits. 03 3 Klakring Jan 43 22/06 03-55S 152-07E AP 8600 T1/3DUP S J 22 Sub position AK 4000 Unknown M. S PR says left with only masts visible on reef W of Cape Tawui. [J assessed 13 Sep 43 on basis of D3U PR only.] 5 Fitzgerald Jan 43 22/12 01-22S 116-52E AK 7000 T2/2DUP D M 23 Off Balikpapan XAK 3967 Kasuga M. L [#2 Go] PR says expl heard, seen smoking from hold. M1 says slight D. [S 13 Mar 43 by HNMS O-21.] L3 5 Sieglaff Jan 43 22/23 05-40S 120-30E AK 1900 T2/2NUP S JM 22-23 Kabaena I. A-APK 1873 Hasshu M. S IS {Yashima M.} PR says seen to S, ident as ex-Du Mijer by 4 POW. WS1 says torp & S 23 Jan @ 05-40S 120-35E, S1 8 killed. M1 says was scuttled by Dutch, raised & renamed Hikari M, then Hasshu M. 5 Sieglaff Jan 43 23/23 05-40S 120-30E CL 5600 T0/4DUP 0 UltS Note PR says went deep, believed no hits. ULTRA says Natori rept att @ 05-42S 120-35E. WS6 says CL 03 Natori saw 4 torp tracks coming from aft, fired main guns at tracks & avoided torps. 3 Klakring Jan 43 23/18 02-47S 150-38E DD 1500 T1/3TUP S WIST 23 W of Kavieng DD 1215 Hakaze S J {1300} PR says turned over & S. WS says left Kavieng 23 Jan with Akitsushima; ca 1605 @ sub position S1 was torp & S, ULTRA rept 124 survived. 5 Holtz Jan 43 24/15 07-40S 156-50E AO 6500 T2/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, slowed & settled. 03 3 Morton Jan 43 24/15 03-23S 143-34E DD 1500 T1/6DUP S IST 24 W of Wewak DD 1685 Harusame H PR says back broken, settling, expl. ULTRA rept 1 torp hit f wd. WS11-24 says hit stbd under #1 D1 gun, returned to Wewak, left 17 Feb under escort for Truk, bow broke off en route, temp repairs made at Truk, left 21 May & arr Yokusuka 30 May for full repairs. TROM says keel nearly broken & was beached, later towed to Truk 17-23 Feb & recd false bow, under rep @ Yokosuka until Jan 44. [S 8 Jun 44 by a/c.] 5 Holtz Jan 43 24/18 07-36S 156-52E AK 8000 T1/4DUP D Ult 24 Near Palau AK Note Shonan M. NG PR says hit seen, debris, listing & lowering boats. ULTRA rept hit by 3 torp. [No record in M or D3Q WS sources, name questionable. 5401T Shonan M S 6 Aug 44 by 387 PINTADO, 5859T ship S 9 Sep 44 by 183 SEAL.] 4 Foley Jan 43 25/03 06-00S 156-04E CL 7000 T2/6NUS D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard. 03 2A MacGregor, EJ Jan 43 25/11 43-28N 002-59W AK 1200 T1/7DUP D Note 25 43-28N 002-59W AK 1214 Nordfels L PR ident ship, says 1st torp started small fire, 2nd hit screws but did not expl. Rohwer says German L1 blockade runner, sl D by dud torp & returned to Bilbao. 5 Holtz Jan 43 25/16 07-41S 156-51E AK 6000 T1/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, screws stopped. 03 2 Azer Jan 43 26/00 08-30N 156-40E AO 7500 T1/3NUP D

202 TROUT 562

212 GATO 563

180 POLLACK 564 217 GUARDFISH 565

210 GRENADIER 566

199 TAUTOG 567

199 TAUTOG 568

217 GUARDFISH 569

203 TUNA 570 238 WAHOO 571

203 TUNA 572

212 GATO 573 235 SHAD 574

203 TUNA 575 239 WHALE

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 562–575 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

64

Attack Numbers 576–588 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 576

238 WAHOO 577

3

238 WAHOO 578

3

209 GRAYLING 579

5

229 FLYING FISH 4 580

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Ult 26 08-03N 156-17E AO 14050 Shiretoko NG ST PR says 1st torp hit, 2nd prematured, screws stopped then started again. ULTRA rept possible D, D1 escort to stand by. WS11-34 and T say D by sub 25 Jan, arr Jaluit 30 Jan, left 4 Feb for Kwajalein, Yokosuka, & Harima; repairs compl 30 Jun. [D 13 Sep 43 by 178 PERMIT, 13 Nov 43 by 278 SCORPION, 7 Oct 44 by 224 COD, S 1 Feb 45 by a/c.] Morton Jan 43 26/11 01-55N 139-14E AK 7200 T2/2DUP S JSM 26 02-04N 140-10E A-AK 1901 Fukuei M. #2 S I {1701} PR says hits seen, down by stern with stbd list. WS1 says S same location as Buyo M. in next att. M1 S1 says 2 killed. Morton Jan 43 26/12 01-55N 139-14E AP 7200 T3/5DUP S JSM 26 01-54N 134-57E A-AK 5446 Buyo M. S I {6446} PR says stopped, hit again, abandoned, photo, 20 boats with soldiers destroyed. M1 says was en rt S1 Ambon Rabaul with 1126 army and 269 Indian labor unit; 86 army, 8 crew, and all 269 Indians lost. Lee Jan 43 26/13 13-26N 121-16E AK 3800 T1/2DUP S JSIM 25/26 13-25N 121-17E A-AK 749 Ushio M. S PR says bow broke off, stern S, #477 on bridge, photos. [Earlier att ca 2300 25 Jan missed 5000T S1 AK about same posit; may have been this ship.] WS1 says left Manila 24 Jan for Palawan, ca 1300 26 Jan torp & S, 70 military & 14 crew killed. {I says S by unk agent.} Donaho Jan 43 26/17 13- N 144- E AK 7200 T1/2DUP D ISM 26 Guam XAK 8359 Tokai M. M J SJ PR says ship hit while anchored in Apra harbor. ULTRA rept flooding stopped, no danger of sinking. S1P M1 says hit by 2 torp, took 40 degree list, on bottom ca 1803, 1 killed. [J credits joint with 185 SNAPPER 27 Aug 43; also hit by 178 PERMIT 5 May 43. WS1 says S 27 Jan but ship was obviously still afloat, poss abandoned then. Morton Jan 43 26/20 02-37N 139-42E AO 6500 T2/5NSV S J 26 SE of Palau AK 4000 Unknown M. S W XCL 4730 {Ukishima M.} H PR says back broken. W says hit by 3 torp & D, prob by WAHOO, ultimate fate unk.. W says 03U Ukishima M.was involved in Hinoe #3 operation Tsingtao to Wewak, no D; M1 says it left Sasebo 24 Jan & arr Tsingtao 26 Jan, not hit here. [Att 9 Apr 45 by 281 SUNFISH; S by mine postwar. The designation Unknown Maru is used in JANAC for ships that were assessed as sunk but never identified.] Morton Jan 43 26/21 02-30N 139-44E AK 9500 T4/6NSR S M 26 20-09N 139-45E A-AK 5872 Pacific M. M I L PR says AK S after 4 hits. [Latitude does not agree but may be misprint in original record. No other D3 att likely. S 31 Oct 44 by 363 GUITARRO.]

238 WAHOO 581

3

238 WAHOO 582

3

— 583

— — I [No likely sub att.]

— 584

— — Jan 43 — I 26 [No likely sub att. See mine list.]

239 WHALE 585

2

Azer Jan 43 27/14 14-15N 153-43E AK 5600 T1/8DUP D ISM 27 14-24N 153-30E XAK 5624 Shoan M. M J Sub position S PR says 1st 7 torps were dud or premature, ship settled but not S. ULTRA rept D to hull, proceeding S1P to Saipan at 6 kts. WS1 says left Tarawa 2 Jan for Japan via Ponape, D 7 Jan [prob misprint] by torp & headed to Saipan for repairs, S 14 Jan in Saipan area ca 15-00N 145-40E by a/c. [No sub att 7 Jan; I says D by a/c 14 Jan off Saipan; I and W say S @ Saipan 23 Feb 44 by a/c; basis for J attribution unknown.]

209 GRAYLING 586

5

Lee Jan 43 27/17 12-43N 122-01E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S stern first, 100 men in water, photo.

168 NAUTILUS 587

4

Brockman Jan 43 28/09 05-12S 154-29E AK 4500 T2/3DUP D M 28 Q. Carola Hbr AGS 3800 Soya L IS AE PR says 2 hits aft. ULTRA rept ship call sign MUKU 15 hit by 1 torp, others failed to expl, to enter L1 port to examine D. WSE2-318 says att by sub off Queen Carola hbr 28 Jan, 1 of 4 torp was dud hit, source has photo of recovered torp. W lists as AE also equipped as survey ship.

168 NAUTILUS 588

4

Brockman Jan 43 29/03 06-27S 154-05E Claim Unconfirmed PR says torp fired at AK hit DD, screws stopped.

Jan 43

— 26

— Kushiro hbr

— C-AK

— 4891

— {Asama M.}

X S XE

— Off Lk Hamana

— C-AK

— 3964

— {Hokusui M.}

X H XE

APK

4500

T2/3DUP Unident

S

S3U

DD

1000

T1/1NUP

S 03

65 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 4 Foley Jan 43 29/16 06-22S 156-04E AK 7200 T1/2DUP IJSM 29 N of Buin A-AK 2728 Nichiun M. PR says hit seen, #853, S bow first, photos. WS1 says left Kolombangara for Rabaul 28 Jan; on 29 Jan at 06-21N 156-04E was torp and S; casualties not given. 4 Thomas, W.M. Jan 43 30/14 08-24N 149-20E AO 10000 T2/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hits heard, b/u noise. 4 Gilmore Jan 43 30/19 01-14S 148-55E AK 6400 T1/4TUP Note 30 Palau->Rabaul NG Note Toko M. PR says hit in bow; Intel says D en rt Palau to Rabaul. [No info in WS or M sources. 2747T ship of this name S 30 Jan 44 by 304 SEAHORSE, 4180T ship S 12 Oct 44 by 271 RAY.] 6 Wogan Feb 43 1/23 34-16N 138-17E AO 9000 T3/6NSV JSM 1 34-08N 138-11E C-APK 10935 Fushimi M. I PR says fired 2 salvos, making 7 kts after 1st hit, left sinking with broken back. WS1 says ca 2205 hit port in #2 hold, ca 2325 hit stbd side by 2 torp @ 34-20N 138-18E, S ca 2355, 1 killed. 1 Fenno Feb 43 2/11 20- N 142- E AK 6800 T2/3DUP Note 2 NG AP PR says hit heard. Intel says 1 AP S, 1 serious D, 1 missing from this convoy per POW diary. 1 Fenno Feb 43 2/11 20- N 142- E AK 6800 T2/3DUP Note 2 NG NG PR says hits heard, b/u noise. Intel says 1 AP serious D from this convoy per POW diary. 1 Scott Feb 43 3/06 22- N 114-30E AO NG T0/10TUP IM 3 22-03N 114-23E A-AK 1933 Shinto M. #1 PR says dud hit. {I gives tons as 1983.} [S 19 Feb 44 by a/c.] 3L Bole Feb 43 3 Off Buka Sch NG G Note Unk Att not in SORG; info from USSL, citing radio msg from sub. [AMBERJACK lost this patrol.] 3L Bole Feb 43 4 08- S 157- E AK 4000 T?/5NSR Note Unident Att in SORG, USSL says rept by radio from sub. 1 Scott Feb 43 4/04 21-30N 113-42E AK 10000 T2/3NSR IM 5 21-30N 113-42E XAK 6335 Tatsuwa M. PR says hits seen. M1 has no details. [W gives tons as 6345; no info on this att in WS sources; D 10 Feb 44 by 190 SPEARFISH, S 10 May 45 by mine.] {I gives tons as 6335.}

212 GATO 589

181 POMPANO 590 215 GROWLER 591

175 TARPON 592

275 RUNNER 593 275 RUNNER 594 282 TUNNY 595 219 AMBERJACK 596 219 AMBERJACK 597 282 TUNNY 598

181 POMPANO 599

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 589–605

Thomas, W.M. Feb 43 4/10 08-07N 149-34E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1 torp prematured, hit heard but screws did not stop.

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

AO

7300

T1/2DUP

Damg. Eval. S S S1 D 03 D NG D4Q S S L S1 S S 03 D H 03 0 M D1 S S4L S S4L S L L1 D 03

229 FLYING FISH 4 600

Donaho Feb 43 6/15 14-57N 145- E AK 7000 T1/3DUP IM 6 Tinian XAK 4392 Nagisan M. PR says bow down, listing & afire. No info in WS sources. M1 says hit while unloading at Tinian, flooded and beached, refloated and taken to Yokosuka 19 May 43, 2 killed. [S 30 Mar 44 by a/c.]

S M D1

215 GROWLER 601

4

Gilmore Feb 43 7/02 03-34S 151-09E PG 2500 Ram IS 7 NW of Rabaul AF 920 Hayasaki PR says rammed between bow & bridge @ 17 kts, CO Gilmore killed. WS11-34 says collided with sub 7 Feb 43, arr Yokosuka 2 Mar for repair until early Apr. [D 7 May 45 by mine prob laid by 363 GUITARRO.]

S L D1

202 TROUT 602

7

Ramage Feb 43 7/15 04-31N 114-52E AO 17600 T1/2DUP IM 7 Off Miri B-AO 16801 Nisshin M. PR ident ship, moored off Lutong, expl heard, smoke over stern. M1 says was whale factory ship, used by army as tanker. [S 6 May 44 by 291 CREVALLE.]

D M D1

282 TUNNY 603

1

Scott Feb 43 8/07 22-40N 119-12E AK 6600 T2/7NSV S JSM 8 22-30N 119-03E A/C-AK 5306 Kusuyama M. S I L PR says seen to S. WS1 says torp & S 8 Feb @ 22-30N 119-30E, entire crew of 47 killed. S1

175 TARPON 604

6

Wogan Feb 43 8/22 33-45N 140-25E AP 12000 T4/4NUP WJSM 8 Mikura Shima B-AP 16975 Tatsuta M. I PR says hits seen, screw stopped, b/u noise, missing later. WS1,3 say ship left Yokosuka for Truk 8 Feb with DD Yamagumo, ca 2215 hit by 2 torp 75 km E of Mikura-Jima & S by stern 2237, all 1223 military, 60 civilians & 198 crew lost in full gale. {I lists ship again 8 Feb 44, apparently misprint.}

S S M S1

282 TUNNY 605

1

Scott Feb 43 9/03 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, did not S, withdrew.

22-40N 120-02E

AP

12800

T2/2DUP

D

275 RUNNER

1

Fenno

10-10N 133-50E

AK

5900

T1/2NUP

S

Feb 43 9/21

03

Attack Numbers 606–620

66

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. 5 Lee Feb 43 11/14 14-16N 120-28E AK 6100 T1/2DUP M 11 Corregidor A-AK 6032 Hoeisan M. I {Hoeizan M.} PR says left sagging in middle. M1 says was en rt Manila-Singapore, hit by 1 torp and a dud in eng rm, 4 killed; towed to Sisiman Cove and beached; later refloated and converted to floating AA battery at Manila. [S 18 Oct 44 by a/c.] 8 Balston Feb 43 11 Java Sea MV 3000 T1/4 Claim Unconfirmed Unident BSH says CO saw target S. 6 Alston Feb 43 12/05 38- N 141- E Sam(8) 280 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 20mm & m/g hits on group of 20 sampans, no details. — — Feb 43 — — — — — IS 12 Off Sanriku C-AK 2184 {Amari M.} Note M1 says was ex-Chinese Tien Lee, renamed Tenri M; WS1 says S ca 0500 12 Feb by sub torp @ 3800N 141-00E, 4 killed. [No likely sub att; J credits Japanese mine @ 40-00N 143-00E.] 7 Ramage Feb 43 14/08 04-11N 117-45E AO 7700 T2/3DSV M 14 03-59S 117-30E XAK 1911 Hirotama M. WIJ XPG PR says bow blown off by torp, then hit by 3 inch and 20 mm, S by bow; 7 of sub crew wounded by return fire. M1 says 29 crew of Hirotama M killed.

606 209 GRAYLING 607

HMS TRUSTY 608 177 PICKEREL 609 — 610

202 TROUT 611

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. 03 S M D1

S S4U D D4 X S XE S S S1

275 RUNNER 612

1

Fenno Feb 43 14/14 07-31N 134-21E AK 7100 T2/3DUP S Ult Note PR says hit heard, ship seen with deck awash. ULTRA rept 6481T XAP Tokyo M att, no D. [No info 03 in WS sources; S 10 Nov 43 by 277 SCAMP.]

200 THRESHER 613

7

Millican Feb 43 14/11 06-05S 105-47E SS 1600 T0/3DUP 0 IT 14 Lesser Sundas SS 1635 I-162 L Note {I-62} PR says dud hit on I-65 class SS, posit in Sunda Strait; sub retired on surface firing gun at random. L1 ULTRA says RO-120 rec’d 2 torp hits, able to dive but ret to Rabaul. WS7 says d/c 14 Feb S of Port Moresby, periscopes damaged. [I lists as I-62 but was renumbered I-162 20 May 42; RO-120 never built.] TROM says hit by dud, fired deck guns at THRESHER.

282 TUNNY 614

1

Scott Feb 43 15/03 25- N 147- E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire & sinking by 3 inch and 20 mm.

177 PICKEREL 615

6

Alston Feb 43 15/09 39- N 142- E AK 6000 T2/3DUP IJSM 15 39-12N 142-03E B-AK 1990 Tateyama M. PR says seen to S stern first. WS1 says hit by dud ca 0825 @ 39-18N 142-02E, then by 2 torp in #3 hold, S 0911, 1 killed; was carrying 2300 tons of coal. [Ship not in W.]

S S S1

212 GATO 616

4

Foley Feb 43 15/21 06-28S 156-02E AK 7900 T1/2NUP WIJSM 15 06-25S 156-05E XAF 991 Suruga M. PR says hit heard, screw stopped, b/u noise. WS1 says was torp & S at loc given, 2 killed.

S S S1

229 FLYING FISH 4 617

Donaho Feb 43 16/15 18-30N 145-57E AK 6000 T2/4DUP WIJSM 16 18-35N 145-55E XAF 994 Hyuga M. PR says seen S in 28 min, survivors in water. WS1 says torp and S ca 1400 on 16 Feb at loc given, 4 killed.

S S S1

185 SNAPPER 618

6

St. Angelo Feb 43 16/23 02-36S 149-15E AK NG Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard, oil drums & other debris next day. SORG credits no hits.

0

276 SAWFISH 619

1

Sands Feb 43 17/07 30-50N 135-42E Q 3800 T1/3TUP S M 17 30-36N 136-30E AK 2369 Ilmen S Note PR says seen to S, Soviet ship not on reported route to USA, no USSR ident seen. M cites Russian sources S1E “The Soviet-Japanese War at Sea: The Price of Victory” et al: Was en rt Vladivostok-Petropavlovsk with cargo of coal; hit by 2 torp port side & sunk in 2 min, 7 crew killed. 35 sailors in lifeboats were picked up by Soviet ship Kashirstroy same day. [Ship was ex-Athena. Some US sources say survivors were taken to Portland, OR.]

276 SAWFISH 620

1

Sands Feb 43 17/22 30-50N 135-35E AK 4300 T2/3NUP S M 17 S of Osaka AK 2654 Kola S Note PR says seen to S. Soviet ship, loss reported by USSR, apparently no survivors. M cites Russian sources S1E “The Soviet-Japanese War at Sea: The Price of Victory” et al: Was en rt Vladivostok-Petropavlovsk with 49 crew, 10 soldiers, and 16 passengers with children; hit by 2 torp port side, sent SOS but sunk

Tra

100

GD Unk

S D3

T2/2NUP

03

67 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. in 2-3 min, 44 men killed. 31 survivors in 2 lifeboats and some float-boats attempted to reach shore, but after 15 days only 4 were still alive when rescued by Japanese patrol boat & ultimately returned to the USSR. {US Intel gave date of loss 7 Mar; no likely sub att that date.} 6L Craig Feb 43 19 05-04S 152-18E AK 6400 T? D IM 18 04-55S 152-26E XAPV 6441 Keiyo M. M GRAMPUS lost in this area between 18 Feb & 6 Mar. M1 says recd small hole near waterline, D1L arr Rabaul same day for emerg repair by XAR Hakkai M. [D 10 May 44 by 198 TAMBOR, S 12 Jun 44 by a/c & surf.] 4 Thomas, W.M. Feb 43 19/09 07-27N 165-52E AO 15400 T2/2DUP 0 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard; SORG shows no hits. 03 6 Alston Feb 43 19/13 38-15N 141-30E AK 4000 T1/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says headed for beach, appeared to go aground. 03 1 Fenno Feb 43 19/15 07-35N 134-25E AK 7400 T2/3DUP D S Note PR says 1, poss 2 hits heard. WS2 says 4 torp missed DD Samidare & 3 missed an AP in Group 2 - 03 of Hino Go operation. 3A Davidson Feb 43 19/18 43-30N 002-54W XPC 1000 T1/4NUP D Note 19 Sub position XPC 445 V408 S PR says hit seen, went deep. Rohwer & M list as German aux patrol boat (Vorpostenboot) ex-trawler S1 Haltenbank, sub fired 2 torp at each of 2 ships, the second ship att sub with d/c. 4 Foley Feb 43 19/21 06-27S 156-01E AK 7900 T1/3NUP S JM 19 06-25S 156-05E B-AK 6550 Hibari M. SJ I PR says target sinking by stern. M1 says torp, heavy D 19 Feb; S by a/c 17 Apr. [J credits GATO & S1P a/c @ 06-45S 155-50E, basis unk; W lists as XAE, I as B-AG; W&I say S by a/c 17 Apr at Shortland.] 3 Lake Feb 43 20/08 00-50S 146-06E CM 1300 T2/2DUP S J 20 Sub position PF {750} {Unknown M.} S Note PR says fired at CM & 2 DDs, CM keeled over, almost awash, missing after att. [Per JANAC notes, XRXE POW reported Oshio S, Arashio picked up survivors. WS5 says only Oshio S here. This was prob first hit on Oshio. See next attack. Escort Shirataka (ex-CM) was also present] 3 Lake Feb 43 20/08 00-50S 146-06E DD 1500 T1/3DUP D WITJ 20 NW of Manus DD 2400 Oshio S Sub position {1850} PR says hit seen aft #2 stack, dead in water, smoking & down by stern. TROM says was returning S1 from transp run to Wewak, after hit was towed by Arashio but keel buckled & S, 8 killed. 6 Alston Feb 43 20/19 38- N 141- E Sam 50 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 1 of 2 in group of 20 S by 3-inch and smaller. S3 6 Alston Feb 43 20/20 38- N 141- E Sam 50 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 1 of 2 in group of 20 S by 3-inch and smaller. S3 4 Ross Feb 43 20/21 15-09N 159-30E AK 5600 T3/3NUP S J 20 S of Saipan XAK 3991 Shinkoku M. S WISM 18 PR says S, no survivors. WS1 and most other sources say was en rt Kwajalein for Saipan, missing S1 after 18 Feb. [M5 says was en rt Ponape-Kwajalein, well south of HALIBUT’s position. No likely sub att 18 Feb.] — — Feb 43 — — — — — X I 20 34-30N 137-20E XCM 2920 {Yoshida M.} M [No likely sub att. See mine list 20 Feb 42. 2926T XAO of this name S on 18 Jan 44 by 249 XE FLASHER.] 7 Millican Feb 43 21/15 07-54S 119-13E AP 12000 T2/3DUP D IJSM 21-2 06-30S 110-30E A-AK 5724 Kuwayama M. S PR says att convoy in 2 columns, northern c/o 12000T AP & “killer” escort, southern c/o 12000 and S1 7000T AP, DE in betw; 1503 fired 3 bow tubes at southern 12000T AP, saw hits under and aft of bridge; 1650 this AP dead in water, port list, other 2 APs lying-to, barges and boats moving troops. WS1 says torp and S 1505 21 Feb, 12 soldiers and 1 crew killed, location NG. M1 says S at sub position. 7 Millican Feb 43 21/15 07-54S 119-13E AP 7000 T2/2DUP D Note Note PR says fired 2 bow tubes, heard 2 hits; 1650 seen lying-to, down by head but riding high, barges 03 & boats moving troops. [See other attacks this date; this was prob unident ship removing passengers from Kuwayama M.]

207 GRAMPUS 621

181 POMPANO 622 177 PICKEREL 623 275 RUNNER 624

221 BLACKFISH 625

212 GATO 626

218 ALBACORE 627

218 ALBACORE 628

177 PICKEREL 629 177 PICKEREL 630 232 HALIBUT 631

— 632

200 THRESHER 633

200 THRESHER 634

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 621–634 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack Numbers 635–648 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 200 THRESHER 635

7

276 SAWFISH 636

1

HNMS O-24 637

4

200 THRESHER 638

7

— 639

207 GRAMPUS 640

—

6L

179 PLUNGER 641

5

178 PERMIT 642

7

200 THRESHER 643

7

232 HALIBUT 644

4

— 645

—

234 KINGFISH 646

3

178 PERMIT 647

7

201 TRITON 648

6L

68 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Millican Feb 43 21/19 07-55S 119-14E AP 12000 T2/3TUP Note Note PR says fired 3 bow torps @ undamaged AP, heard 2 believed hits, @ 1943 heard 3 distant expl, believed b/u noise heard. [Appears to be another att on ship removing passengers from the Kuwayama M.] Sands Feb 43 21/23 29-29N 132-48E AO 4400 T1/6NUP IS 21 Oagari Jima AO 7986 Ose PR says influence expl heard. WS11-5 says slight D from torp near Daito-Jima. [D 24 Jun 43 by 279 SNOOK, S 30 Mar 44 by a/c.] De Vries Feb 43 21 Salang I. MV 4000 G ISM 21 07-50N 098-09E C 165 Bandai M. BSH says left listing & sinking. M1 says was ex-Br Pandai, shelled and S. {DNO claims 4147T AK of this name damaged.} Millican Feb 43 22/08 08-15S 119-15E AP 7000 T3/6DUP Note Note PR says found ship first hit 21 Feb, abandoned & awash, photos; between 0841 & 1414 fired 4 torp, 1st missed, next 2 dud hits, 4th hit, ship broke in 2 & S in 3 min. {ULTRA ident as 11616T AS Heian M, ONI ident photos as 5346T ship of same name. WS says AS Heian M was prob @ Yokosuka then, in Paramushiro May/Jun 43 [S 17 Feb 44 by a/c;] no record of D to APK Heian M here, was with convoy 3207 Palau-Manila in May. [S 13 Nov 44 by a/c.]} [Ship hit here was prob hulk of Kuwayama M still afloat after hit 21 Feb.] — Feb 43 — — — — — WIS 24 06-50N 121-25E XPkt 302 {Otori M. #2} M 22 B-AK WS1 says left Manila for Balikpapan 21 Feb, att by gunfire from surf sub 24 Feb [M1 says 22 Feb] @ 06-50N 121-25E, attempted to ram sub but ran aground, flooded & S. [No sub att identified; 200 THRESHER was only sub in area, noon position 24 Feb 06-50S 120-17E, no sightings mentioned, no gun att made entire patrol. Appears to be false report.] Craig Feb 43 27 Unk Unk Unk T? I 27 Kolombangara AM {755} {W 22} Note Att not in SORG. GRAMPUS lost in this area between 18 Feb & 6 Mar. WS says recd slight D during a/c att on Kirikawa M ca 07-32S 156-44E. [Credited to 310 BATFISH 23 Aug 44.] Bass Feb 43 28/09 06-09N 167-18E AO 14000 T1/5DUP IS 27 W of Jaluit AO 14050 Iro PR says stopped & down by stern. ULTRA rept towed to Kwajalein by Kotori M. WS11-34 says D by torp 27 Feb 43 W of Jaluit, towed there for repair until May. [I gives tons as 15450, which was normal displ. D 10 Jun 43 by 283 TINOSA & 22 Mar 44 by 282 TUNNY; S 30 Mar 44 by a/c.] Chapple Mar 43 2/10 39-00N 141-54E AK 6000 T3/4DUP ISM 2 38-53N 141-45E C-AK 4652 Tsurushima M. PR says hits seen, decks awash. WS3 & M1 say was in 3-ship convoy Tokyo-Muroran when 2 torp expl prematurely nearby. [S 30 Jun 44 by 259 JACK.] Millican Mar 43 2/15 03-29S 117-17E AO 7000 T2/4DUP WIJSM 2 03-28S 117-23E XAO 5232 Toen M. PR says 1 hit was dud, photos. WS1 says hit mine at loc given & S, 28 crew lost. Ross Mar 43 3/24 10-22N 145-21E APK 9500 T2/4NSP J 3 10-25N 145-25E APK 6817 Nichiyu M. ISM XAK M PR says last seen on beam ends, going down by stern, crew being taken off. ULTRA rept D, later S by a/c at Guam. [WS1 says S there 13 Jul 44; M1 says towed to Apra hbr but given up 17 Jun 43 as beyond salvage; ship not in W.] — Mar 43 — — — — — I 3 38-34N 122-23E C-APK 9849 {Teisho M.} [J lists Teisho M as 7974T AK S 12 Oct 44 by a/c; Teiyo M as 9849T AO S 18 Aug 44 by 269 RASHER. No likely sub att 3 Mar.] Lowrance Mar 43 4/07 24-23N 143-18E Tra 250 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 3 inch, left burning. Chapple Mar 43 4/07 39-30N 142-08E AK 5600 T1/3DUP ISM 4-5 S of Muroran C-AK 2267 Hokuto M. J 42-00N 141-00E PR says “magnetic” expl heard. WS2 says ship left Muroran for Shimizu 3 Mar in convoy 2303B with 2080T coal, ca 0630 next day at 39-33N 142-07E hit by dud torp and avoided 2 more but soon noted water coming in at point of hit, unable to stop leak, crew transferred to Hiyoshi M #2, S 0712. [I gives tons as 2276.] MacKenzie Mar 43 6 02- S 152- E AK 4000 T3/6D IJSM 6 00-37N 145-30E A-AK 3057 Kiriha M.

Damg. Eval. D 03

D L L1 D S S1 S XR

X S XE

U L 03LX D M D1

S L L1 S S S1 S S T1

X S XE S D3 D S M* S1

S S

69 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

201 TRITON 649

6L

201 TRITON 650

6L

276 SAWFISH 651

1

185 SNAPPER 652

6

178 PERMIT 653

7

281 SUNFISH 654

2

201 TRITON 655

6L

201 TRITON 656

6L

178 PERMIT 657

7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 649–666 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments TRITON lost this patrol; USSL gives radio rept of att on convoy. [Sub posit probably inaccurate.] WS2 says ship left Rabaul for Palau with convoy F2 2 Mar, ca 1200 6 Mar @ 00-37N 145-30E hit by torp aft & S stern first, 4 killed. MacKenzie Mar 43 6 02- S 152- E AK 4000 T?/6D ISM 6 00-37N 145-30E A-AK 7061 Mito M. WS2 says in same convoy, hit in bow, slight D. Info from USSL. [See prev record.] [S 16 Apr 44 by 263 PADDLE.] MacKenzie Mar 43 6 02- S 152- E AK Unk T?/6D Claim Unconfirmed Att not in SORG; info from USSL. [See prev record.] 03L Sands Mar 43 6/16 31-04N 131-48E APK 5200 T1/3DUP ISM 6 SE of Toizaki A-AK 5497 Clyde M. PR says expl heard. WS3 says hit by dud torp ca 1530 @ 31-13N 131-34E. [S 29 Jan 45 by 382 PICUDA.] St. Angelo Mar 43 06/10 00-30S 166-50E AK 7500 T1/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says target down by stern & smoking. Chapple Mar 43 7/05 41-55N 143-50E Sam 100 GN M 7 41-55N 143-15E C-Fish 54 Shoshin M. I 45-45N 143-30E C {30} PR says left burning & sinking. M1 says 7 killed. [I location not close to att but may be misprint.] Peterson Mar 43 7/22 27-02N 122-28E AK 5500 T3/7NSP Ult 26-55N 122-23E Note PR says spray & smoke seen, no expl, flame seen near stack, b/u noise. ULTRA says unident ship reported att, no D @ 26-55N 122-23E. Cundall ident as Tango M. MacKenzie Mar 43 7 Unk AK Unk T5/8N Claim Unconfirmed Att not in SORG; info from U cites radio rept of further att on convoy att 6 Mar 43. MacKenzie Mar 43 7 Unk AK Unk T? Claim Unconfirmed Att not in SORG; info from U cites radio rept of further att on convoy att 6 Mar 43. Chapple Mar 43 8/18 41-16N 142-27E AK 4200 T2/3DUP SM 8 41-21N 141-22E C-AK 2742 Hisajima M. IJ {Hisashima M.} PR says seen with decks awash, sinking. WS2 says was en rt Muroran-Tokyo in convoy No. 2308, cargo mainly coal; ca 1645 @ 41-16N 141-29E was hit by 2 torp stbd aft, 8 killed, survivors rescued by Hokuyo M. Peterson Mar 43 9/17 27-04N 121-14E AP 17000 T3/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl, column of water seen. Schmidt, M.G. Mar 43 9/21 53-03N 173-15E DE 1200 T1/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, plume of spray seen. Sieglaff Mar 43 10/07 00-52S 117-47E Sam NG GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5 inch, left afloat. Sieglaff Mar 43 11/19 01-39S 117-42E Sch NG GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says bottom holed by 30 cal. Bass Mar 43 12/02 07-15N 159-10E AK 9000 T2/2NSR WIJSM 12 07-15N 158-45E XAW 1804 Taihosan M. PR says fired by radar, target not seen, hits heard. WS2 says was en rt Nauru-Ponape with cargo of fresh water; hit ca 0405 in eng rm port & S, 5 killed. Ross Mar 43 12/04 09-19N 132-50E AK 5000 T1/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard on 4-ship convoy. Ross Mar 43 12/04 09-19N 132-50E AK 5000 T2/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard.

281 SUNFISH 658

2

137 S-32 659

6

199 TAUTOG 660

6

199 TAUTOG 661

6

179 PLUNGER 662

5

232 HALIBUT 663

4

232 HALIBUT 664

4

232 HALIBUT 665

4

Ross Mar 43 12/04 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen & heard.

208 GRAYBACK 666

6

Stephan Mar 43 13/18 00-01S 151-00E AK 6400 T2/4DUP IM 13 00-07S 150-58E XAK 7189 Noshiro M. PR says ship abandoned & settling. ULTRA rept 2 hits, heading for Truk at 3 kts. M says was XCL

09-19N 132-50E

AK

5000

T2/3NSR

Damg. Eval. S1L

S L L1L D

S L L1 0 03 S L D1 S 03 S 03L S 03L S S S1

D 03 S 03 S D3 S D3 S S S1 D 03 D 03 D 03 S L D1

70

Attack Numbers 667–680 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments redesignated XAK 5 Aug 42; medium D, reached Truk 16 Mar, emerg repairs compl 26 Apr 43. [D 18 Aug 44 by 269 RASHER, S 21 Sep 44 by a/c.]

Damg. Eval.

S

137 S-32 667

6

Schmidt, M.G. Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard.

281 SUNFISH 668

2

Peterson Mar 43 13/22 29-04N 129-17E AK 6700 T2/3NUP JSM 13 29-08N 129-10E C-AK 3262 Kosei M. I PR says timed expl, column of water, settled & smoking. WS1 and M1 say ran aground @ 29-04N 129-04E while evading torp ca 2225 13 Mar, S in storm 14 Mar.

S S L S1A

HNMS O-21 669

1

Van Dulm IJWM

S S S

237 TRIGGER 670

4

Mar 43 13/21

53-14N 173-15E

SS

1100

T1/2NSV

03

Mar 43 13/10 13

Off Port Blair 11-40N 092-50E

MV XAK

4000 3967

T2/4 Kasuga M. [#2 Go] {Kasuga M.} WS1 says S ca 1018 inside Port Blair harbor by 2 torp hits. M1 says 21 crew killed. {DNO gives name Kasago M #2.} Benson Mar 43 15/12 00-00N 145-00E AK 7100 JSM 15 00-02S 145-05E A-AK 3103 I PR says b/u noise. WS2 says was en rt Rabaul-Palau; hit ca 1115 in eng rm port & casualties. {Intel ident as Koryu M, 6680T.}

T2/3DUP Momoha M. {Toka M.} S in 5 min, no

S1 D S S1

237 TRIGGER 671

4

Benson Mar 43 15/22 00-00N 145-00E AK 7200 T2/3DUP D ISM 15 00-09N 144-55E B-AK 5854 Florida M. M W XAP PR says went deep after 2 hits, ca 2200 fired 0/6NUP, later seen being towed alongside 3rd smaller ship. S1P WS3 says was with Momoha M; escort ordered Florida M to stop for transfer of survivors, was hit ca 1355 stbd in eng rm & #4 hold, passengers & crew taken off but some returned on 17th; towed by Tonei M & DD Mochitsuki, arr Möwe, New Hanover and started repairs; hit by US a/c 3 & 4 Apr & S 6 Apr; W says S in Kavieng harbor.

137 S-32 672

6

Schmidt, M.G. Mar 43 15/17 52-54N 173-13E SS 2000 T1/3DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says no expl heard, smoke seen & sub disappeared. [No Japanese sub lost at this time.]

277 SCAMP 673

1

199 TAUTOG 674

6

234 KINGFISH 675

3

199 TAUTOG 676

6

238 WAHOO 677

4

234 KINGFISH 678

3

238 WAHOO 679

4

239 WHALE 680

3

Ebert Mar 43 16/12 38-19N 141-38E AK 4100 T1/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1st torp prematured, hit questionable. 03 Sieglaff Mar 43 17/08 05-35S 122-53E AO 4000 T1/1DUP D M 18 05-34S 122-55E XAO 3270 Kaijo M. D PR says was already aground, bad D f wd, hit again in engine room. M1 says bombed by US B-24 H1 10 Mar 43, burned, grounded on Landalla Reef & abandoned. Lowrance Mar 43 17/23 24-32N 120-15E AK 4600 T2/4NUP S IM 17 24-30N 129-09E C-AK 3883 Tenryugawa M. H PR says stern almost awash, last 2 torps were dud & premature. M1 says 2 killed. [S 12 Jun 44 by a/c.] D1 Sieglaff Mar 43 18/15 05- S 120- E Sch 50 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masted yacht, S by 5 inch. S3 Morton Mar 43 19/05 38-29N 122-19E AK 4100 T1/1TUP S Note Unident JS 19 38-39N 122-19E C-AK {1428} {Zogen M.} S I {Zogen Go} PR says hit aft, disintegrated, debris. WS1 says Zogen M was captured ship on voyage Osaka to Dairen, S3U torp & S at 38-12N 123-00 E, casualties not given. [However, M cites Sasebo Guard Force Diary that Zogen Go was sunk 25 Mar. See WAHOO that day. Although it has been determined that the identification of Zogan M was incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] Lowrance Mar 43 19/09 26-00N 122-18E AP 8200 T2/4DUP S IJSM 19 25-50N 122-30E A-APK 8154 Takachiho M. S PR says troops with packs left ship, no hospital markings. WS1 says was en rt Moji to Takao; ca 0935 S1 on 19 Mar was hit stbd side near stern & #4 hold at 26-05N 122-30E, listed to stbd & S by stern in 5 min; 741 of 917 passengers & 99 of 176 crew lost. Morton Mar 43 19/09 38-27N 122-18E AK 6000 T1/4DUP D ISM 20 38-34N 122-28E A-AK 3217 Kowa M. S J 19 PR says hit seen, hole in bow, also hit by dud, not seen to S. WS1 says left Wakamatsu for N. S1 China 16 Mar; was torp and S on 20 Mar at 38-34N 122-13E, 16 killed. Burrows Mar 43 20/08 16-03N 143-08E AK 7500 T2/3DUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, sinking by stern. 03

S 03

71 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 3 Burrows Mar 43 20/08 16-03N 143-08E AK 9600 T2/3DUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, b/u noise, later oil slick. 03 1 Sands Mar 43 20/12 32-55N 152-11E PC 300 GD D ISM 20 32-50N 152-00E XPkt 148 Shinsei M. M W S PR says many 3 inch hits but target left at high speed in heavy seas. GF says was on patrol with D1 Kamitsu M & Fukuichi M #5; M1 says 5 killed; GF list says ret to owner postwar. 4 Benson Mar 43 20/14 03-44N 144-12E AK 7500 T1/3DUP D M 20 03-48N 144-12E XPG 2631 Choan M. H [#2 Go] I {Choan M. #2} PR says low order detonation, listed to port, stopped & started again. M1 says became unnavigD1 able. [I gives tons as 2629; S 10 May 44 by 236 SILVERSIDES.] 1 Ebert Mar 43 20/17 41-06N 141-26E AK 2600 T3/3DUP D SM 20 Off Tomari Is. C-AK 1338 Seinan M. L I C {1450} PR says splash seen, no expl. WS1 says hit under f wd mast by dud torp ca 1630 20 Mar @ 41-06N - S1P 141 27E, run aground because of flooding, still there when torp again 11 Jun by 275 RUNNER & abandoned. [J credits RUNNER only.] 1 Ebert Mar 43 20/18 41-06N 141-20E AK 6300 T0/3DUP 0 M 20 Off Shiranuka Lt. XAK 6343 Tatsumiya M. L PR bel missed. M1 says hit by 3 duds 22 Mar at this location. [No sub att that date.] L3 6 Palmer Mar 43 20/17 03-58N 172-09E AK 6700 T1/4DUP D Note PR says hit heard. SORG lists as same ship hit again 21 Mar 43. XR 3A Corbus Mar 43 21/01 44-13N 008-23W SS 500 T2/2NSR S U 21 Sub position SS 1120 {U-163} S PR says hits heard, screw noise stopped, crackling heard. [Rohwer says U-163 left Lorient 10 Mar, 03XE missing after 15 Mar, should have been far from this posit; Rohwer & Kemp believe S 13 Mar by HMCS Prescott at 45-05N 15-00W.] 1 Ebert Mar 43 21/05 41-45N 142-14E AO 6500 T3/9NUP D IM 21 41-37N 142-30E XAO 6516 Manju M. M PR ident as empty AO, Manzyu M type. M1 says hit in eng rm, 3 killed, drifted, towed to Muroran, D1 then to Hakodate for repair, arr 26 Apr 43. I lists as B-AP 6541T; W as 6516T. [Torp 8 Jan 45 by 393 QUEENFISH & S 21 Jan 45 by a/c.] 6 Palmer Mar 43 21/07 05-26N 171-32E AK 6700 T2/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1 torp prematured, listing to port & smoking. 03 4 Morton Mar 43 21/07 38-11N 124-33E AK 7200 T1/3DUP S ISJM 20-21 38-05N 124-33E C-AK 2260 Hozan M. S PR says S vertically by bow, 30 survivors in water, photos. WS1 says torp and S on 20 Mar at sub S1 position, 37 killed. 4 Morton Mar 43 21/10 38-05N 124-33E AK 6500 T2/3DUP S IJM 21 38-07N 124-32E A-AK 2183 Nittsu M. S PR says S by bow, life ring ident as Nitu M. M1 says 20 crew killed. S1 4 Tyree, J.A. Mar 43 21/11 07-40N 139-48E AP 9300 T2/3DUP D IM 21 07-43N 139-54E XAP 9246 Sanuki M. L Note PR says 1 hit seen, 1 heard, target pulled away. [W says ship was XAV rerated XAP 1942, 7189T; D1 J lists as 7158T; D 14 Mar 44 by mine laid by 271 RAY (see mine section); S 28 Jan 45 by 411 SPADEFISH.]

239 WHALE 681 276 SAWFISH 682

237 TRIGGER 683

277 SCAMP 684

277 SCAMP 685 180 POLLACK 686 233 HERRING 687

277 SCAMP 688

180 POLLACK 689 238 WAHOO 690

238 WAHOO 691 230 FINBACK 692

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 681–696 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

198 TAMBOR 693

6

Ambruster Mar 43 22/06 08-58N 123-08E AO 2500 T1/3TUP IM 22 09-00N 123-08E B-AK 691 Bugen M. PR says hit seen on bow. M1 ident as ex-Phil Kolombugan, torp, no details. [S 12 Sep 44 by a/c.]

D L L1

211 GUDGEON 694

7

Post Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard.

S

211 GUDGEON 695

7

Post Mar 43 22/19 06-31S 112-47E AK 7000 T1/2TUP WISM 22 06-23S 112-43E A-AK 5448 Meigen M. J {5434} PR says hit seen, settling rapidly. WS1 says left Surabaya for Ambon on 22 Mar, torp and was S on 23 Mar at loc given, 8 killed.

211 GUDGEON 696

7

Post Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard.

Mar 43 22/19

06-31S 112-47E

AK

5300

T2/2TUP

03

Mar 43 22/19

06-31S 112-47E

AK

5700

T2/2TUP

S S S1 D 03

72

Attack Numbers 697–711 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Burrows Mar 43 23/04 17-16N 144-56E AK 9300 T3/4NUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says blew up & S. 03 Burrows Mar 43 23/04 17-16N 144-56E AK 7100 T2/3NUP S WIJSM 23 17-20N 145-00E XAK 6486 Kenyo M. S PR says part of stern blown off, awash & afire, still burning next morning, stern under. WS1 says S1 left Saipan 22 Mar for Japan; ca 0300 on 23 Mar at sub position was hit by 2 torps under bridge and at stern and S by bow in 20 min; 130 engineer passengers, 30 army prostitutes, and 4 crew lost. Morton Mar 43 23/05 38-37N 121-01E AK 2400 T1/1TUP S J 23 Sub position AK 2427 {Unknown M.} S PR says target was Katyosan M collier, S by stern. [J assessment made 22 Oct 43 on basis of PR only. 03XE ComSubPac end to PR 1 Feb 46 says this ship was evaluated as Katyosan M, 2427T; no such ship listed in J; tons credited for other ships this patrol are based on similar unconfirmed identifications.] Post Mar 43 24/04 06-25S 113-48E PC 300 GN D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 3 inch hits. D3 Morton Mar 43 24/21 39-00N 122-16E AO 7500 T1/7NUP S JSM 24 39-05N 122-25E A-AK 2076 Takaosan M. S I C {2056} PR says Syoyo M AO hit in engine room, fired back with 4 or 5 inch guns, S in 4-1/2 min. WS1 & S1 M1 say 36 killed. [M says this ship resembles a tanker.] Morton Mar 43 25/05 38-13N 123-24E AK 2600 T0/2+G S M 25 38-12N 123-18E C-AK 1428 Zogen Go S J 38-13N 123-23E AK {2556} {Unknown M.} PR says hit by torp but not stopped; set afire & S by gunfire, survivors in water. M cites Sasebo Guard S1 Force Diary: Zogen Go torp & S this date. M1 says was Manchurian Tseng Yuan operated by Japanese; Zogen is Japanese spelling of that name. {Previous assignment to WAHOO att 19 Mar was incorrect. J assessment made 22 Oct 43 on basis of PR only; ComSubPac endorsement to PR 1 Feb 46 says ship was evaluated as Syoyo (Shoyo) M, 7498T but J credits that ship as S 21 Sep 43 by 237 TRIGGER. Source of 2556T figure is unknown.} Morton Mar 43 25/06 38-10N 123-26E AK 1000 GT S IJM 25 38-16N 123-14E C-AK 827 Satsuki M. S S {732} PR says diesel AK set afire by 4 inch and 20mm. WS1 says was att by 2 subs ca 0630 on 25 Mar at S1 38-10N 123-26E, hit by m/g & S by shells, 15 killed. Lee Mar 43 25/22 03- S 118- E Sch 120 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 20mm. D3 Tyree, J.A. Mar 43 26/22 05-02N 139-10E AK 6000 T1/3NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl heard on sonar. 03 Tyree, J.A. Mar 43 26/22 05-02N 139-10E AK 6600 T2/3NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl heard on sonar. 03 Morton Mar 43 27/10 33-39N 125-23E PC 100 GD S M 28 33-39N 125-23E C-Fish 95 Banshu M. #95 S PR says hit & set afire but bel escaped. Ident by Cundall from JMSL. M1 says not listed as S but D3 register closed 2 May 44. Scott Mar 43 28/07 19-20N 166-35E APK 10600 T1/2DUP P ISM 28 Wake I. XAPK 10672 Suwa M. S J SJ PR says stern blown off but not S. ULTRA rept beaching at Wake I. WS1 says en rt Kwajalein to S1P Wake I with 1091 passengers, hit port #4 & 5 holds & by 2nd dud torp & was beached on reef, 15 passengers killed; officially abandoned there. M1 says stricken from register 1 Jul 43. [J credits jointly with 230 FINBACK 5 Apr & 194 SEADRAGON 27 Jul 43; SORG credits TUNNY & FINBACK; W credits FINBACK & SEADRAGON.]

239 WHALE 697

3

239 WHALE 698

3

238 WAHOO 699

4

211 GUDGEON 700

7

238 WAHOO 701

4

238 WAHOO 702

4

238 WAHOO 703

4

209 GRAYLING 704

6

230 FINBACK 705

4

230 FINBACK 706

4

238 WAHOO 707

4

282 TUNNY 708

2

209 GRAYLING 709

6

Lee Mar 43 28/10 03-04N 118-05E AO 10000 Note PR says hit heard. Cundall says Arima M. avoided torp, per Tokusetsu Kansen.

T1/4DUP Note 03

D

238 WAHOO 710

4

Morton Mar 43 28/18 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm, not seen to S.

238 WAHOO 711

4

Morton Mar 43 28/18 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 20mm, not seen to S.

211 GUDGEON

7

Post

Mar 43 29/04

31-39N 127-41E

Sam

50

GD

S

31-39N 127-41E

Sam

50

GD Unk

S

00-00N 118-19E

AO

10000

T4/6NSV

S

D3

D3

73 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 712

238 WAHOO 713

4

198 TAMBOR 714

6

211 GUDGEON 715

7

203 TUNA 716

6

203 TUNA 717

6

235 SHAD 718

3A

235 SHAD 719

3A

282 TUNNY 720

2

— 721

—

231 HADDOCK 722

4

231 HADDOCK 723

4

177 PICKEREL 724

7L

172 PORPOISE 725

5

180 POLLACK 726

6

202 TROUT 727

8

177 PICKEREL 728

7L

230 FINBACK

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 712–728 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments JSIWM 29 00-30S 118-26E XAO 9997 Toho M. PR says hits heard, stopped, blew up, seen to S. WS1 says was en rt Tarakan to Balikpapan when hit by 4 torp at 00-00N 118-18E & S, casualties not given. Morton Mar 43 29/04 30-26N 129-41E AK 5200 T1/2NUP WIJSM 29 W of Yakujima XARC 2556 Yamabato M. PR says broke apart & S, b/u noise. WS1 says was torp & S ca 0500 while laying underwater electric cable at sub position, 49 killed. Ambruster Mar 43 29/08 11-50N 121-48E AK 5000 T1/3DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. Post Mar 43 29/12 00-54N 119-01E AO 7300 T2/2DUP IM 29 00-53N 119-02E XAO 1192 Kyoei M. #2 PR says heavy list, boiler expl, boats in water. [S 27 Jul 44 by 247 DACE.] Holtz Mar 43 30/09 00-22S 147-46E AK 8500 T2/3DUP IJSM 30 00-35S 147-55E A-AK 4697 Kurohime M. PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was en rt Rabaul-Palau torp 0750, 9 crew and 27 passengers killed. Holtz Mar 43 31/11 01-53N 146-42E AK 6600 T1/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, b/u noise. MacGregor, EJ Apr 43 1/03 44-37N 002-18W AK 10000 T3/8NSR Note 1 Sub position AK 6344 Pietro Orseolo PR claimed 2 DE S, AK D. Intel reported arr Bordeaux 2 Apr; Rohwer says hit by only 1 torp. MacGregor, EJ Apr 43 1/03 44-37N 002-18W DE NG T /8NSR Note 1 Off Gironde DD 2529 Z 23 Claimed in PR, not credited in SORG. German DD, Rohwer says hit by dud. Scott Apr 43 2/22 07-23N 149-13E AK 3800 T1/3NSV WJSM 2 07-32N 149-18E XAK 4162 Toyo M. #2 I B-AP PR says hit f wd. ULTRA rept S by sub. WS1 says was en rt Endabi Is. to Truk when torp & S at 07-22N 149-18E, 51 killed, 1 survivor. — Apr 43 — — — — — I 2 Vella Lavella A-AK 543 {Gisho M.} [No likely sub att; J says S 6 Feb 43 by a/c.] Davenport Apr 43 3/13 10-26N 135-00E AP 11900 T3/3DUP WIJSM 3 10-12N 134-35E XAO 7389 Arima M. PR says hits seen, afire, down by bow, screws stopped. WS1 & M1 say was former APK converted to AO; left Palau on 2 Apr to rendezvous with DD Yuzuki but was hit by 2 torp in #4 and #1 tanks, burned and S, 11 crew and 16 guards killed. Yuzuki arr and d/c sub. Hulk drifted until sunk 1105 4 Apr. Davenport Apr 43 3/13 Same attack Same Same Same Ult 3 05-04N 139-43E C-AK 1916 {Toyo M.} J 8 Sub position PR says only 1 target att here, none 8 Apr. ULTRA rept Toyo M D by torp here. [Ident prob incorrect; I & A say S at Rabaul 8 Apr by a/c. Basis for J attribution unk.] Alston Apr 43 3 Unk Unk Unk T? WIS 3 40-03N 141-58E PC 460 Ch 13 J 40-00N 142-00E {440} Att in J, source unk.; not in SORG or U. Per JD-208, Ch 13 left Kamaishi 2 Apr escorting Unyo M #5; at 00203 Apr att by sub in Noda Bay Sea and lost with all hands; decom 1 May 43. [I gives lat 43-03N, PICKEREL lost off Honshu poss this att or later; no other sub att in area.] McKnight Apr 43 4/12 13-12N 161-57E AK 3000 T1/3DUP IJSM 4 13-30N 161-56E XAF 2023 Koa M. PR says fireball seen, settled by stern, photo. WS1 gives tons as 2025; says was torp and S ca 1330 on 4 Apr at loc given, 16 killed. Palmer Apr 43 4/12 05-59N 169-48E AK 5200 T2/2DUP Ult Note PR says expl heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept att on unident ship [prob no D]. 03 Ramage Apr 43 4/17 04-45N 113-58E Aux 3500 T1/4DUP Ult 4 Off Sarawak Note Note Unident PR says dud hit seen. ULTRA rept ship (name garbled ——- M #8) hit but able to navigate, off Boram, Sarawak. Alston Apr 43 4 Unk Unk Unk T? IM 4 39-42N 142-05E XAK 3083 Shoei M. Not in SORG or U. [No other sub att in area; S 19 Dec 43 by a/c.] Tyree, J.A. Apr 43 5/18 19-20N 166-35E APK 10600 T1/2DUP

Damg. Eval. S S1 S S S1 D 03 S L D1 S S S1 D 03 D D D1 S L L1 S S SA S1 X L XE S S S1

0 D S XE U S S1L

S S S1 D

D L L3U U M D1L P

Attack Numbers 729–742

74

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments WJSM 5 Wake I. XAP 10672 Suwa M. PR says hit ship already beached & down by stern. WS1 says beached on reef 28 Mar & abandoned. M1 says stricken from register 1 Jul 43. [J gives joint credit with 282 TUNNY 28 Mar 43 & 194 SEADRAGON 27 Jul 43; SORG credits TUNNY & FINBACK; W credits FINBACK & SEADRAGON; this att not in I.] — — Apr 43 — — — — — IM 6 07-20N 098-52E A-AK 394 {Tateyama M. #2} I gives tons as 349. [No sub att ident; location in British area; HNMS O-24 was only sub active then & was in port 6 Apr. S 2 Nov 44 by HMS TERRAPIN.] 6 Lee Apr 43 7/03 13-30N 121-24E AK 7200 T2/6NSR Ult Note PR says 1 expl, 2 duds. ULTRA rept Lima M 6989T AP evaded 2 wakes @ 13-20N 121-35E. [S 8 Feb 44 by 279 SNOOK.] 6 Lee Apr 43 7/23 13-08N 122-10E AK 1500 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm. 2 Scott Apr 43 7/24 08-50N 147-06E AP 9600 T2/2NSR SM 7-8 08-45N 147-10E XAF 8282 Kosei M. WIJ {8237} PR says hits seen, went deep. ULTRA rept S under tow. WS1 says left Kure 29 Mar; ca 2255 on 7 Apr at 08-40N 147-00E was hit by torp stbd side aft and unable to move; CL Nagara left Truk on 8 Apr to assist but Kosei M flooded and S at 1307 on 9 Apr at 08-53N 146-42E, 4 lost. 7L Alston Apr 43 7 Unk Unk Unk T? JSM 7 41-00N 135-00E C-AK 1113 Fukuei M. I S Shiriyasaki SC Att not in SORG or U. J lists as prob S, source unk. WS1 says S by torp 7 Apr @ 41-00N 142-00E, 30 killed (prob all hands). [PICKEREL bel sunk 3 Apr 43 by Shirakami & Buzan M off Shiranuka Lighthouse, Honshu but date may be incorrect; no other sub in area.] 6 Lee Apr 43 9/06 13-12N 121-45E AK 5900 T2/3DUP IJSM 9 13-05N 121-43E A-AK 4111 Shanghai M. PR says fired at convoy of 6 AK, settled, deck nearly awash. WS1 says left Palau for Manila 4 Apr, torp & S 9 Apr @ 13-10N 121-44E, 5 killed. 6 Lee Apr 43 9/06 13-12N 121-45E AK 6600 T1/2DUP Note PR says cripple, abandoned & trying to tow, broken under foremast, photos, S. [Prob Shanghai M, hit earlier; WS1 does not mention any other ships present.] 6 Sieglaff Apr 43 9/08 05- S 123- E AK 5000 T2/5DUP IJSM 9 05-29S 123-06E A-AK 5214 Penang M. PR says hits heard, stopped & smoking. Winton says sub had ULTRA alert. WS2 and M1 say was en rt Surabaya-Ambon with 384 troops, 13 military passengers, cement, rice, timber, & automobiles, etc; ca 0906 hit port side #2 hold, run ashore Buton I. but broke in two & S ca 1323 @ 05-26S 123-03E, 13 soldiers & 3 crew killed. 6 Sieglaff Apr 43 9/13 05-26S 123-04E DD 1700 T1/3DUP IWST 9 Boetoeng Str. DD 2090 Isonami J {1950} PR says hit seen, screws stopped, b/u noise. TROM says was esc of convoy Surabaya to Ambon, hit rescuing surv of Penang M, 7 killed. WS2 says torp ca 1407, S 50 min later. 5 McMahon Apr 43 9/14 00-32N 150-05E AK 3800 T1/3DUP M 9 00-38N 150-17E A-AK 3809 Oyama M. IJS {Yuzan M.} PR says hit heard, lifeboat & debris seen later; ident by life ring & confirmed by ULTRA. WS2 says was en rt Rabaul-Palau; ca 1200 evaded 1 torp but 2nd exploded under keel aft; S in 3 min, 4 crew killed. 2 Scott Apr 43 9/23 06-07N 150-28E CVE 14000 T4/4NUP S 9 NG CVE 17830 Taiyo Ult {Otaka} PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept no D from att {name mistranslated as Otaka}. WS8 says CVEs Taiyo & Chuyo, CA Chokai, & 4 DD were en rt Yokosuka to Truk when att 9 Apr; most of torps fired were prematures, 1 of which caused slight D to Taiyo. [D 24 Sep 43 by 288 CABRILLA, S 18 Aug 44 by 269 RASHER.] 2 Scott Apr 43 9/23 06-07N 150-28E CV 22500 T3/6NUP S Note PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS1 says all torp missed CVE Chuyo. [Winton says sub had ULTRA alert.] 7 Schmidt, M.G. Apr 43 10/02 53-12N 173-05E AK 9000 T2/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard, lost from radar.

729

— 730

,209 GRAYLING 731

209 GRAYLING 732 282 TUNNY 733

177 PICKEREL 734

209 GRAYLING 735

209 GRAYLING 736

199 TAUTOG 737

199 TAUTOG 738

228 DRUM 739

282 TUNNY 740

282 TUNNY 741

137 S-32 742

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. SJ S1P

X L XE D 03 D D3 S S S1

U S* S1L

S S S1 S XR S S S1

S S S1 S S S1

D 0 L1

D 03 S 03

75 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 181 POMPANO 743

5

228 DRUM 744

5

229 FLYING FISH 5 745

229 FLYING FISH 5 746 209 GRAYLING 747

6

173 PIKE 748

7

173 PIKE 749

7

229 FLYING FISH 5 750

197 SEAWOLF 751

8

197 SEAWOLF 752

8

229 FLYING FISH 5 753

228 DRUM 754

5

209 GRAYLING 755

6

197 SEAWOLF 756

8

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 743–756 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Thomas, W.M. Apr 43 10/03 35-03N 142-40E CV 28900 T2/6NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 prematures, distant expl felt, CV ident as Shokaku. [No mention in TROM.] McMahon Apr 43 10/03 01-37N 149-20E AK 5000 T2/3NSR S 10 NG APK 4634 Akagisan M. PR says hits heard, pip disappeared. WS2 says hit but remained afloat, convoy diverted to Truk, arr 13 Apr. [Not in I or M1; S 7 Dec 44 by a/c.] Donaho Apr 43 12/17 41-23N 141-30E AK 6000 T1/4DUP IJMS 12 41-22N 141-29E C-AK 2865 Sapporo M. #12 PR says back broken, seen to S. WS1 says torp ca 1645 on 12 Apr at loc given and run aground but S on 13 Apr in shallow water, 1 killed. Donaho Apr 43 13/12 41-58N 141-10E AK 7600 T2/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says listed, down by stern but escaped. Lee Apr 43 13/20 10-38N 121-27E APK 2000 GN M 13 10-38N 121-37E A-APK 367 Hissho M. PR says 3 inch and 20mm hits, afire, bel S. M1 says ex-Phil Bicol, no info as to final fate. [Listed in an intel summary, ex-US ship.] McGregor, L.D. Apr 43 14/05 01-42N 148-45E AK 7000 T2/4NUP I 14 01-25N 148-22E A-AK 3802 {Madras M.} Note PR says expl heard, 1 set of screws no longer present. WS2 and M1 say was in convoy Palau-Rabaul, att by sub 9 Apr but not hit & arr Rabaul 16 Apr. [No sub att 9 Apr. No record of being fired at here. Sunk 31 May 44 by 220 BARB.] McGregor, L.D. Apr 43 14/05 01-42N 148-45E AK 5000 T2/2NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says 4 expl heard. Donaho Apr 43 15/08 41-55N 141-06E AK 5000 T1/4DUP M 15 N of Esansaki C-AK 1904 Seiryu M. I A-AK PR says fired at long range, seen afire, sinking on even keel & heading to beach. {I lists ship twice.} [S 11 May 44 by 187 STURGEON.] Gross Apr 43 15/16 21-15N 152-00E AK 10000 T4/9NUP WIJSM 15 21-13N 152-24E XAK 4575 Kaihei M. PR says fired 4 at 1952K for 1 premature & 1 hit, not seen, but target slowed to 10kts; at 2329 fired 3, 1 hit seen, black smoke, target stopped; at 0152 16 Apr fired 2 at same AK., 1 hit seen, bow went under; at 0752 found target with bow off up to bridge. [This may have been mid section of Nisshin M #2 hit in next attack.] WS1 says was en rt Saipan to Marcus Is.; ca 1856 torp and S, 4 killed. Gross Apr 43 15/16 Same attack Same Same Same WSM 17 23-30N 124-19E B-AK 17579 Nisshin M. #2 J Off Formosa AO I 23-30N 124-19E B-AG ULTRA says torp & abandoned 17 Apr @ 23-36N 124-19E; WS1 & M1 say hit by 2 torp f wd & aft ca Apr @ 23-30N 124-19E, split in three, 12 crew & 14 gunners killed; mid section drifted aground on Taiwan and was broken up; W credits prob SEAWOLF; J credits unk agent off Formosa. [W & S ident as XAO. M1 says was whale factory ship requisitioned by army as AK. See 197 SEAWOLF att 23 Apr. PR rept only other ship present 15 Apr was coal-burning trawler escort. No sub att 17 Apr. SEAWOLF must have hit unseen ship in prev att otherwise cause of D not clear.] Donaho Apr 43 17/10 42-04N 143-22E AK 7000 T2/4DUP IJM 16-17 42-00N 143-20E C-AK 2774 Amaho M. S {Tensui M.} PR says back broken, afire, S. WS1 says left Shimizu for Kushiro on 13 Apr; ca 1005 on 17 Apr was torp and S at 42-00N 143-20E, 4 crew & 8 passengers killed. [M says Tensui M is alt reading of same characters.] McMahon Apr 43 18/14 01-55N 148-24E AK 7100 T4/8DUP WIJSM 18 02-02N 148-27E XAE 6380 Nisshun M. PR says hits seen, S on 3rd salvo, photos. WS2 says was en rt Palau-Rabaul with provisions & general cargo; ca 1230 hit by 2 torp #3 hold port & eng rm, S in 30 min, 35 killed. [W lists ship as both XAE & Std AK 1A.] Lee Apr 43 18/18 06-10S 116-53E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S. Gross Apr 43 19/11 26-15N 139-35E AO 2000 T1/2DUP M 19 26-15N 139-35E XAF 389 Banshu M. #5 WS 15 Truk-Rabaul XAG I Truk-Yokohama

Damg. Eval. D 03 S NG D3 S S S1 D 03 S S S3 D M 03XE

D 03 D M S D1 S S S1

0 S SU XR

S S S1

S S S1

S S3 S S S UU

Attack Numbers 757–772 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

197 SEAWOLF 757

8

278 SCORPION 758

1

278 SCORPION 759

1

HNMS O-21 760

2

278 SCORPION 761

1

278 SCORPION 762

1

278 SCORPION 763

1

278 SCORPION 764

1

197 SEAWOLF 765

8

197 SEAWOLF 766

8

202 TROUT 767

8

202 TROUT 768

8

229 FLYING FISH 5 769

275 RUNNER 770

2

279 SNOOK 771

1

211 GUDGEON 772

8

76 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR says #360 on bridge, life rings with name Banshu M #5, S by bow, 30 survivors in water; W says S1 missing, presumed S 15 Apr 43 [prob date last heard from]. WS1 says was en rt Truk to Yokosuka when torp and S ca 1100 on 19 Apr at 26-15N 139-35E, 14 killed. Gross Apr 43 20/07 25-37N 135-52E Sam 75 GD S M 20 25-13N 136-50E B-Pkt 58 Kotoku M. S #12 Go PR says 3 masts, left burning, crew still on. M1 ident as wooden fishing boat. Kure Naval Guard Force S1 Diary says was hit by gunfire in bridge & engine room, captain & 3 crew killed, heavy damage, drifted & was abandoned; survivors rescued by CM Yurishima 1 May @ 25-35N 133-40E. Wylie Apr 43 20/12 37-10N 141-25E AK 2900 T1/3DUP S WIJSM 20 Off Shioya-Saki XPG 1934 Meiji M. S [#1 Go] PR says 1 hit on Taga M cl, S bow vertical in 2 min. WS1 says was torp and S at sub position ca S1 1200 on 12 Apr, 9 killed. Wylie Apr 43 21/00 37-40N 141-30E Sam 50 GM S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left afire, holes in hull. D3 Van Dulm Apr 43 22 03-28N 099-47E MV 7000 T2/4 S M 21-22 03-28N 099-47E A-AK 6925 Yamasato M. S IJS {Yamazato M.} WS1 says hit ca 0810 @ 03-27N 99-49E in engine room & stern, S 10 min later, 18 crew, 4 gunners, S1 and 34 troops and passengers killed. Wylie Apr 43 22/24 37-12N 141-29E Sam 50 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed in shallow water. D3 Wylie Apr 43 23/01 37-08N 141-28E Sam 50 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed in shallow water. D3 Wylie Apr 43 23/01 37-06N 141-27E Sam 75 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed in shallow water. D3 Wylie Apr 43 23/04 37-03N 142-11E AK 7500 T1/1NUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, stopped, heavy smoke, down by stern. 03 Gross Apr 43 23/07 23-45N 122-45E DE 900 T1/6DUP D WIS 23 23-48N 122-42E PF 935 P 39 S J {820} PR says found DD & tugs with derelict AK, stern blown up, stack off, 30 deg list, photos, DD S. S1 WS12 (date NG) says left Takao 21 Apr to assist salvage of Nisshin M #2, S there 23 Apr. [P 39 was ex-DD Tade.] Gross Apr 43 23/07 23-45N 122-45E AK NG T0/1DUP 0 Note 23 23-36N 124-19E XAO 17579 Nisshin M. #2 S J 17 SU PR says missed derelict AK with last torp. [All sources say this ship torp & S 17 Apr; W credits S1 SEAWOLF; see listing 15 Apr.] Ramage Apr 43 23/12 03-22N 119-39E Tra 200 GD S M 23 Sub position B-AK 113 Shinshin M. S PR says burned, seen to S. M1 says 6 killed. S1 Ramage Apr 43 23/12 03-22N 119-39E Tra 200 GD S M 23 Sub position B-AK 145 Taisho M. #7 S PR says seen afire. M1 says 3 killed. S1 Donaho Apr 43 24/09 41-44N 141-21E AK 9000 T3/4DUP S ISMJ 24 41-42N 141-20E C-APK 1397 Kasuga M. S PR says hits seen, debris, no survivors. WS1 says torp and S ca 0930 on 24 Apr at loc given, 26 S1 crew lost. Fenno Apr 43 24/13 21-41N 116-24E AK 4800 T1/3DUP D ISM 25 22-12N 114-47E A-AH 9625 Buenos Aires M. L PR says ship zig-zagging with armed escort; hit heard, screws stopped, b/u noise. WSE2-503 says D D1 by torp near Hong Kong, 7 injured. M1 says left Hong Kong 25 Apr, arr Moji 6 May, none killed. [I location not near sub posit, poss misprint; SBS claims D by mine on 25 Apr; J says S on 27 Nov 43 by unk means.] Triebel Apr 43 25/16 28-46N 129-47E Sam 50 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left as mass of wreckage. S3 Post Apr 43 26/00 01-48N 119-12E AK 9000 T3/6NUR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says premature & timed expl heard. 03

77 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 197 SEAWOLF 773

8

278 SCORPION 774

1

211 GUDGEON 775

8

278 SCORPION 776

1

278 SCORPION 777

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 773–786 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Gross Apr 43 26/14 28-11N 137-33E Sam 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 mast motor sampan broke in two & S. Wylie Apr 43 27/05 38-08N 143-03E AK 9300 T4/4TUP IJSM 27 37-54N 143-17E C-AK 6380 Yuzan M. PR says hits seen, S by stern. WS1 says left Tomemoe on 23 Apr for Muroran & Yokohama; ca 0500 on 27 Apr at 38-08N 143-10E was hit by torp from stbd & S at 0549 with none killed. Post Apr 43 28/01 10-18N 121-44E AP 17500 T3/4NSP WIJSM 28 10-25N 121-50E B-APK 17526 Kamakura M. PR says hits heard, seen to blow up & S stern first. WS1 says left Manila 27 Apr for Balikpapan with ca 2500 passengers, heavy vehicles, and ammo; ca 1640 28 Apr at est 10-25N 121-50E was hit by torp stbd betw main eng rm and #4 hold, 30 sec later by another torp in aux mach rm; opened fire at sub but listed to stbd and S by stern ca 0215. With speed of 18 kts was unescorted and no contact made with rescuers until 4 days later; ca 2000 passengers and 176 crew lost. [W says ship was to have been converted to CVE.] Wylie Apr 43 29/06 38-00N 147-30E Pat 120 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burned to waterline.

Damg. Eval. S S3 S S S1 S S S1

S S3

Wylie Apr 43 30/10 37-37N 155-00E PC 600 T1/1DSR S WISM 30 37-20N 154-50E XPkt 131 Ebisu M. #5 S PR says hit by 3 inch, LtCdr Raymond killed by return fire, hit by torp, blew up & disappeared. GF S1 says S in battle with sub. M1 says 24 crew killed. [D 10 May 42 by 236 SILVERSIDES.]

229 FLYING FISH 5 778

Donaho May 43 1/08 41-19N 141-28E AK 6000 T2/4DUP S M 30 Chikiu Misaki XPG 2205 Deli M. L Note 1 {Delhi M.} PR says stern torn off, S in shallow water. Data from Cundall per Tokusetsu Kansen; minor D, opera- L1 tional 3 days later. M1 says left Muroran for Uraga 3 May. {ULTRA ident Tamon M att @ 41-19N 141-28E, but ship was not there; see 186 STINGRAY att 2 May.} [S on 16 Jan 44 by 193 SWORDFISH.]

266 POGY 779

1

Wales May 43 1/09 37-04N 141-06E AK 7000 WIJSM 1 37-03N 141-05E XPG 1434 PR says hit seen, S, wreckage in water. WS1 says torp and S on 1 May, 1 killed.

T1/3DUP Keishin M.

S S S1

266 POGY 780

1

Wales May 43 1/24 Claim Unconfirmed PR says possible hit, flash seen.

T1/3NSR

D

186 STINGRAY 781

7

Earle May 43 2/02 27-23N 121-43E AK NG T0/2NSR 0 ISM 2 N of Formosa A-APK 6385 Ussuri M. L WS1 says recd slight D by torp 0230 1 May @ 27-18N 121-50E, stopped for a short time, arr Moji L1 5 May. WS2 says was in convoy No. 257 from Takao or Bako to Moji. [Att 25 Sep 43 by 287 BOWFIN, S 27 Jun 44 by 304 SEAHORSE & a/c.]

186 STINGRAY 782

7

Earle May 43 2/02 27-18N 121-38E AK 7500 T1/3NSR S JSM 2 Sub position C-AK 8156 Tamon M. S I 1 14-38N 149-23E {3156} PR says torp hit under bridge, bow sinking. WS1 says ship left Takao for Moji 30 Apr in convoy 257, S1 torp ca 0230 1 May @ 27-18N 121-50E, minor D, stopped but started again, later drifted with engine trouble; torp & S ca 1435 2 May @ 27-18N 121-38E, 81 killed. WS2 says was in same convoy as Ussuri M, does not mention first hit 1 May but says fell behind with eng trouble, stopped & drifting when hit & S. {ULTRA gives posit 41-19N 141-28E, prob confused with 229 FLYING FISH att 1 May; I appears to have a garbled location.}

206 GAR 783

7

Quirk May 43 2/10 00-41S 117-50E M 2 00-35S 117-50E I PR says #12 on bridge. M1 says 4 killed. [Not in GF list.]

266 POGY 784

1

— 785

37-32N 142-08E

DE

800

03

Wales May 43 2/19 37-11N 143-40E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left burning & sinking. — — May 43 — — I 3 36-07N 125-38E A says ran aground. [No likely sub att.]

238 WAHOO 786

5

Morton Note

May 43 4/06 4

45-20N 149-08E Near Etorofu

211 GUDGEON

8

Post

May 43 4/07

10-11N 121-43E

AK B-AK XPkt

500 192

GD S Jinbo M. #12 S {Jimbo M. #12} S1

Sam

100

GD Unk

— C-AK

— 2054

S

D3 — X {Unyo M. #5} S XE

XAV 15600 T1/3DUP D XAK 6853 Kimikawa M. L Note PR says hit seen on Kamikawa M type, slight list to port. Cundall & M say hit by dud. [XAV rerated L1 XAK 1 Oct 43; D 27 Dec 43 by 199 TAUTOG; D 8 Oct 44 by 319 BECUNA; S 23 Oct 44 by 276 SAWFISH.] Tra

500

GD

S

78

Attack Numbers 787–802 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Note Noko M. PR says ship identified by survivors as Naku M; Cundall says Noko M is correct name. 6 Dodge May 43 4/17 06-54N 134-55E AO 10200 T3/3DUP WJSM 4 06-50N 134-28E XAO 7354 San Clemente M I {10215} PR says 1 hit seen, 2 heard, settling by bow. WS2 says was en rt Rabaul-Palau empty, ca 1725 @ 06-50N 134-30E hit in #6, 8, & 4 oil tanks port, abandoned ca 1830 & S ca 2000, 2 killed. — — May 43 — — — — — I 5 S of Palau NG NG {Genei M. #1} [No likely sub att.] 8 Chapple May 43 5/08 13-27N 144-35E AK 8400 T1/4DUP IM 5 13-30N 144-29E XAK 8359 Tokai M. PR says ship in Apra harbor, already D. M1 says recd further D while still bottomed. WS1 says S there 27 Jan 43. [J credits 229 FLYING FISH 26 Jan 43 & 185 SNAPPER 27 Aug 43.] 8 Post May 43 5/09 10-38N 122-20E APK 1600 GD M 5 10-18N 122-20E A-APK 667 Hanazono M. Note PR says hit by 3 inch, left burning & sinking. Ident by Cundall per JMSL as ex-Banahao (Phil lighthouse tender, also known as Tosa M.) 2 Sands May 43 5/19 34-11N 137-41E XAV 8600 T2/4DUP WIJSM 5 34-05N 137-35E XPG 2921 Hakkai M. PR says hits seen, b/u noise. WS1 says was en rt Kure to Yokosuka; ca 1825 on 5 May was torp at loc given, and S ca 1900; 121 members of Nankai Detachment and 3 crew lost. 1 Triebel May 43 5/22 38-39N 122-35E AK 4000 T1/3NSR JSIM 5 38-39N 122-48E A-APK 1268 Kinko M. PR says S by bow. WS1 says torp and S ca 2220 on 5 May at 38-29N 122-48E, 17 killed. 1 Triebel May 43 5/23 38-38N 122-39E AK 5700 T1/5NSR JSM 5 N of Formosa A-AK 3194 Daifuku M. I {Taifuku M.} PR says hit seen, stern under, radar pip disappeared. WS1 says torp and S ca 0422 on 5 May at 38-37N 122-38E, 5 crew and 10 passengers killed. 7 Quirk May 43 6/16 03-14N 117-58E Sch 300 GD IM 6 Tarakan Harbor C-AK 164 Kotoku M. PR says aux sail, afire, holed, settled to well deck. M1 says 1 killed. 1 Triebel May 43 7/03 36-05N 123-21E AK 7000 T1/4NSR IJSM 7 35-58N 123-31E C-AK 4370 Tosei M. PR says fired at 2 overlapping ships in convoy, 3 possible hits heard. WS1 says left Moji on 3 May for Tsingtao & stopped in sheltered anchorage until 6 May; ca 0300 on 7 May at loc given was torp & S, 38 lost. 1 Triebel May 43 7/03 36-05N 123-21E NG NG Same I 7 35-58N 123-31E C-AK 1265 {Shinsei M. #3} Note PR does not claim hit. [Not credited in J. WS says no mention of this ship in Japanese sources or in connection with Tosei M, S in prev att. M1 lists as 1270T, no record of D, survived war.] 7 Quirk May 43 7/06 04-19N 118-53E Tra 50 GD Note Borneo M. #10 Identified in PR, burned & S. 5 Morton May 43 7/11 40-05N 141-53E AK 5700 T1/2DUP IJSM 7 40-04N 141-57E C-AK 5260 Tamon M. #5 PR says back broken, S. WS1 says left Kamaishi for Muroran on 8 May, was torp & S same day at sub position, 11 killed.

787 183 SEAL 788

— 789 178 PERMIT 790

211 GUDGEON 791

276 SAWFISH 792

279 SNOOK 793 279 SNOOK 794

206 GAR 795 279 SNOOK 796

279 SNOOK 797

206 GAR 798 238 WAHOO 799

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

500

GD Unk

S2Q S S S1 X S XE D L S1P S S S1 D S S1 S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 D S S1

0 S 03XE S S2Q S S S1

7

Quirk May 43 8/17 Claim Unconfirmed PR says burned, abandoned & S.

179 PLUNGER 801

6

Bass May 43 9/03 10-18N 150-46E AK 7400 T2/3NUP S Note PR says hits heard on 5-ship convoy, b/u noise, later missing from convoy. WS2 says Kunikawa M left Truk for Yokosuka 8 May in convoy 4508, hit by 2 duds ca 0211 9 May, no D. [See later att same day.]

D

Morton May 43 9/05 38-57N 141-49E AO 9500 T1/3TUP JSM 9 38-52N 141-43E C-AK 1917 Jinmu M. I {Jimmu M.} PR says back broken, S by stern. WS2 says was in convoy Hakodate-Tokyo with 2317T cargo of iron & steel, starch & coke; ca 0355 hit port side f wd, run ashore ca 0502 near Hirota Village & abandoned, total loss.

S S H T1

5

AK

Damg. Eval.

206 GAR 800

238 WAHOO 802

07-47N 122-02E

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

S

S3

XR

79 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 238 WAHOO 803

5

266 POGY 804

1

206 GAR 805

7

179 PLUNGER 806

6

179 PLUNGER 807

6

179 PLUNGER 808

6

179 PLUNGER 809

6

178 PERMIT 810

8

178 PERMIT 811

8

178 PERMIT 812

8

179 PLUNGER 813

6

266 POGY 814

1

208 GRAYBACK 815

7

208 GRAYBACK 816

7

208 GRAYBACK 817

7

211 GUDGEON 818

8

238 WAHOO

5

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 803–818 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Morton May 43 9/05 38-57N 141-49E AO 9500 T1/3TUP S IJSM 9 38-52N 141-43E C-AK 3204 Takao M. S PR says back broken, afire, S by bow. WS2 says was in convoy with Jinmu M Hakodate-Tokyo S1 carrying lumber; hit 5 min later in #1 & 2 holds port & S in 13 min, 2 killed. Wales May 43 9/08 37-05N 141-06E AK 4100 T1/3DUP D IM 9 36-59N 141-04E C-AK 6376 Uyo M. L PR says slowed but did not stop. [W lists as both XAP & Std AK 1A. D 20 Jul 43 by 181 POMPANO, S 21 Dec 43 by 192 SAILFISH.] L1 Quirk May 43 9/12 09-09N 122-50E AK 3000 T2/4DUP S WIJSM 9 SE Cagayan I. XPG 703 Aso M. S PR says seen to S from 2 hits & 2 duds, survivors in water. WS1 says torp and S ca 1200 on 9 May S1 at sub position, 1 killed. Bass May 43 9/17 12-24N 149-55E AK 8700 T3/3DUP S SM 9 NG XAV 6863 Kunikawa M. L PR says hits heard on 4-ship convoy, smoke & haze, seen sinking by stern. WS2 says convoy 4508 left L1 Truk for Yokosuka 8 May c/o Kunikawa M, Mayasan M, Tatsutake M, Kinai M, & escort Hiyodori; ca 0211 hit by 2 duds & another ca 1600; Hiyodori dropped d/c. [I says D by mine 29 Apr 44.] Bass May 43 9/17 12-24N 149-55E AK 7400 T1/1DUP D Note PR says hit heard on diesel AK, smoke & haze. [WS2 shows no ship hit at this time. Apparently the XR third dud hit on Kunikawa M noted ca 1600.] Bass May 43 10/05 14-29N 149-00E AK 8300 T4/7TUR D WIJM 10 14-33N 149-23E XAK 8360 Kinai M. D S 11 PR says seen sinking by stern after 3 attacks: 3/4, 0/2, 1/1; finally S by gun 11 May. WS2 says hit S1 0400 10 May, Tatsutake M ordered to take off ca 400 passengers, hit again 1253, S 0827 11 May, 1 killed. Bass May 43 10/09 14-29N 149-00E APK 7100 T2/2DUP S IJSM 10 14-33N 149-23E XAE 7068 Tatsutake M. S PR says hits seen, expl, smoke & debris, S with only bow showing. WS2 says was taking 400 S1 passengers off Kinai M, dodged 2 torp but hit ca 0730 in #4 hold; many evacuees & 4 crew killed. Chapple May 43 11/01 16-15N 146-53E AK 10000 T2/4NSR S Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says fired at convoy of 4 ships, hits seen, big expl later, target rolled over. D4U Chapple May 43 11/01 16-15N 146-53E AK 5000 T1/ NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen & heard on ship beyond first one. 03 Chapple May 43 11/01 16-15N 146-53E AK 5000 T2/2NSR S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen & heard, expl & S immediately. 03 Bass May 43 11/06 14-29N 149-00E AK 8300 GN S Note Note PR says hit by 4 torp in 3 attacks 9-10 May, found still afloat, name Asaka M on stern, hit by gun- XR fire, expl & S. [WS2 says no Asaka M in convoy; Kinei M was owned by Osaka Shosen Co., prob source of incorrect name. Wales May 43 11/07 37-52N 143-12E Sam 100 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed. S3 Stephan May 43 11/08 00-47S 149-02E AK 6500 T2/3DUP D M 11 00-40S 148-55E XAC 6540 Yodokawa M. S WIJS {6441} {Yodogawa M.} PR says hit seen under foremast. WS2 says was en rt Rabaul-Palau in convoy R09 with 6 other S1 marus; ca 0703 hit stbd side, afire & S, 2 killed. [M1 says tonnage changed from 6441 to 6540 when re-measured in 1940.] Stephan May 43 11/08 00-47S 149-02E AK 5000 T1/1DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard. 03 Stephan May 43 11/08 00-47S 149-02E AK 4000 T1/2DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard, 1 premature seen. 03 Post May 43 12/08 12-43N 124-08E AK 4500 T0/2DUP 0 SM 12 12-44N 124-08E A-AK 5861 Sumatra M. S J S* PR says ship moored, thought torp expl on beach. M1 says ran aground 10 Jan 43, and had been T1 refloated when hit ca 0920 12 May in #4 hold, 1 killed; abandoned 27 May & later scrapped. Morton May 43 13/01 38-52N 143-00E AK 9300 T2/4NUP D

Attack Numbers 819–834 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 819 266 POGY 820

1

279 SNOOK 821

1

206 GAR 822

7

206 GAR 823

7

208 GRAYBACK 824

7

279 SNOOK 825

1

208 GRAYBACK 826

7

208 GRAYBACK 827

7

180 POLLACK 828

7

206 GAR 829

7

206 GAR 830

7

180 POLLACK 831

7

199 TAUTOG 832

7

199 TAUTOG 833

7

239 WHALE 834

4

189 SAURY

6

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Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says 1 hit was dud, target slowed & smoking. L4U Wales May 43 13/10 38-16N 141-36E AK 6400 T1/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, slowed but did not stop. 03 Triebel May 43 13/21 32-08N 127-17E AK 2200 T1/2NUP S M 13 33-20N 128-10E C-Tra 220 Wakakusa M. S PR says blew up, debris, no survivors. M1 says steel trawler, torp & S, 8 killed. S1 Quirk May 43 15/10 13-07N 121-49E AK 6000 T1/3DUP S IJSM 15 13-10N 121-50E A-AK 3197 Meikai M. S PR says hit heard, b/u noise. WS2 says after unloading left Palau for Manila 9 May in convoy 3207; S1 ca 1116 15 May @13-10N 121-50E was hit in #1 hold port & S in 4 min, 12 killed. Escort Matsuwa depth charged sub while Indus M lowered boats to pick up survivors. Quirk May 43 15/17 13-07N 121-49E AK 6000 T3/9DUP S IJSM 15 13-10N 121-50E A-AK 4361 Indus M. S PR says down by bow, abandoned, expl & S after 3rd torp & 1 dud hit. WS2 says was in convoy S1 3207; ca1221 sighted 3 torp tracks, 1 hit stbd holds #1 & 2 while picking up survivors from Meikai M, abandoned ca 1230, expl & S, none killed; Matsuwa picked up all survivors of both ships. Stephan May 43 16/13 01-00S 148-44E DD 1800 T2/6DUP D IST 16 NW of Kavieng DD 2090 Yugiri H PR says hits seen, debris & expl. WS says acc to TROM was with Amagiri on a/s patrol ca 120 mi D1 NW of Kavieng, hit by 1 torp, bow blown off far f wd and upper deck collapsed 9 killed; towed to Rabaul by Amagiri 18th, emerg rep by Yamabiko M, then to Kure until Oct. [Sunk 25 Nov 43 by US DDs.] Triebel May 43 16/14 30-29N 141-55E Tra 80 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left full of holes, too much wood to sink. D3 Stephan May 43 17/18 01-00S 148-40E AK 5300 T2/4DUP D IJSM 17 00-45N 148-30E A-AK 5829 England M. S PR says hit seen, stern afire. WS2 says left Palau for Rabaul 12 May in convoy P512 with passengers, S1 ammo & gasoline drums; ca 1707 17 May hit stbd in #5 hold, another passed under keel, burned, ca 1707 17 May hit in #5 hold, burned & S 1736 @ 00-45S 148-30E, 232 of ca 1500 military passengers & 13 crew killed. Stephan May 43 17/19 01-00S 148-40E AK 6000 T2/4DUP D UltS Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA indicated no other ships hit. WS2 says others in convoy were Dainichi M, 03 Nagano M, Konan M, & Ch 22, none hit. Lewellen May 43 18/18 08- N 171- E AK 1900 T2/2DUP S WJM 18 08-33N 171-00E XPF 3110 Terushima M. PS I 20 PR says hits seen. ULTRA rept extensive D 18 May. M1 says 2 killed. [Apparently S 2 days later. S1 WS1 has no record of ship of this name.] Quirk May 43 19/12 01-02N 119-03E Cstr 75 GD S IWM 25 E Coast Borneo B-Ms 37 Asuka M. S PR says burned & S. M1 says shelled and sunk at sub position. [Location is close but date is not; no S3Q known sub att 25 May.] Quirk May 43 20/14 03-18S 118-18E Sam 50 GD S Note NoesatanaSalemo PR ident as sailing vessel from Makassar, set afire & holed, not seen to S. D3Q Lewellen May 43 20/15 06-47N 169-42E AK 7400 T3/4DUP S IJSM 20 E of Jaluit XCL 5351 Bangkok M. S PR says stern blown off. WS1 and M1 say left Truk 16 May for Jaluit with army and navy personnel; S1 ca 1303 on 20 May was torp and S at 05-47N 169-42E, 6 crew and 496 troops killed. {W gives date 20 Mar, misprint.} Sieglaff May 43 20/20 06-37S 120-28E Sam 100 GM S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5 inch, listed & sinking. S3 Sieglaff May 43 21/20 05-44S 122-29E AK 1000 GN D UltM 21 05-45S 122-34E XAN 855 Nagara M. L PR says 1 5 inch hit on superstructure. ULTRA rept 1 shell hit. WS says not in Japanese records. M1 says left Ambon for Makassar 18 May, hit not mentioned. [S 5 Mar 45 by 407 SEA ROBIN.] L2 Burrows May 43 26/00 14-17N 144-53E AK 4400 T1/3NUS S WIJSM 25-6 14-17N 144-50E XPG 3580 Shoei M. S PR says bow blown off, S. WS1 says torp & S ca 2310 at loc given, 1 killed. S1 Dropp May 43 26/10 28-49N 129-40E AK 4500 T2/3DUP S

81 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. IJSM 26 28-45N 129-39E A-APK 2346 Kagi M. S PR says hits seen, back broken, b/u noise. WS2 says was en rt Kagoshima-Naha in Roku 11 convoy; S1 hit ca 1030 @ 28-45N 129-39E in #3 hold stbd, stern broke off & S, bow S 5 hrs later, many of 551 passengers and 20 crew killed. M1 says only 29 crew killed. 1 Wales May 43 26/14 37-03N 141-09E AK 1900 T2/3DUP S IJSM 26 36-59N 141-16E C-AK 1989 Tainan M. S PR says back broken, sinking by bow. WS1 says left Yokohama on 25 May for Muroran; ca 1345 on S1 26 May at sub position was torp & S with loss of 27 crew & 1193 tons steel materials. — — May 43 — — — — — X I 26 02-03N 109-11E C-AP 5236 {Palembang M.}M [No likely sub att. See mine listing. S on 4 Mar 45 by 318 BAYA.] XE 7 Kefauver May 43 26/22 17-19N 116-20E AO 7300 T0/3NSR 0 SM 26 17-25N 116-23E C-AK 4916 Sainei M. L WS2 says was en rt Siam-Takao; ca 2316 26 May felt severe shock port bow; ca 0700 27th @ L1 18-28N 117-14E dodged 2 torp [TAMBOR 0/4DUP at 3000T AK @ 18-20N 117-11E], dropped d/c, heard heavy u/w expl with large column water, no D either att. [S 16 Jul 44 by 217 GUARDFISH.] 5 Tyree, J.A. May 43 27/02 08-41N 134-02E AK 6000 T2/3NUP S IJSM 27 08-28N 134-06E A-AK 2910 Kochi M. S PR says hits seen, deck awash, disappeared. WS2 says was en rt Saeki-Palau in convoy K519 with S1 load of ammo; hit by 2 torp ca 1407 @ 08-30N 133-52E, 1st between eng rm & #3 hold, 2nd in boiler rm, S in 3 min, 39 crew, 3 gunners & 2 passengers killed. 9 Gross May 43 27/16 24-40N 134-40E Sam 75 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 3 inch. S3 6 Hartman May 43 28/09 50-38N 155-15E AK 1200 T1/2DUP S SJM 28 50-35N 155-13E C-AK 1036 Seiki M. S I SU PR says 4-masted barkentine. WS1 says captured ship; torp & S ca 0935 on 28 May at loc given, S1 casualties not given. [M1 says was ex-Pan Trade Wind, sold to Japan 1941, not captured.] 5 Benson May 43 28/15 34-33N 138-50E AO 7500 T1/3DUP D IM 29 Off Iro-zaki C-AO 975 Koshin M. L PR says fired at medium & smaller AOs, hit seen aft. [S 4 Aug 45 by mine.] L1 6 Dropp May 43 28/19 27-32N 126-08E AO 10400 T5/10DUP S M 28 27-40N 125-55E B-AO 10110 Akatsuki M. S WIJS XAO {10216} PR says stern broke off, bow capsized after 4 salvos. WS2 says was en rt Sasebo-Takao then to load S1 crude oil @ Balikpapan; ca 1350 evaded torps, then hit in eng rm stbd, fired at what was believed to be the sub surfacing on port side but hit again in eng rm stbd & 30 min later by 2 more in #5 & 6 tanks; stern broke off, abandoned ca 1900 & S ca 0100 29th, 37 crew killed. 2 Ebert May 43 29/01 01-40S 150-24E AK 15600 T2/2NSR S WIJSM 28 01-00S 150-18E XAV 6853 Kamikawa M. S PR says 1st hit by 2 torp ca 1300 28 May, S by two more hits. WS2 says was in convoy 3415 S1 Yokohama Rabaul; ca 1203 28 May hit by 3 torp stbd in #1 & 4 holds & eng rm, stopped, tow attempted but hit again ca 0016 #2 hold port & S @ 01-36S 150-24E, 39 crew & 3 passengers killed; although serving as naval CVS, had unloaded planes etc. at Truk & was carrying only provisions, canteen goods, & some passengers. {W gives date 28 Apr.} 7 Kefauver May 43 29/10 17-35N 110-45E AK 4400 T3/3DUP S IJSM 29-30 17-30N 110-55E C-AK 2486 Eisho M. S PR says hits seen, S, crew in lifeboat, prisoner ident ship. [Ship was ex-Folozu (Pan).] WS1 says was S1 captured ship, torp & S ca 1200 on 30 May at loc given. M1 says none killed. 1 Daspit May 43 29/23 32-03N 131-56E AK 6700 T2/14NSV D Ult Note PR says white smoke & glow at waterline, prob magnetic expl. ULTRA rept torps missed Shinto M @ 03 32-00N 131-51E. [Ships of same name rept att 19 Jul 44, 6 Dec 44, & 25 May 45.] 6 Dropp May 43 30/01 30-07N 124-32E AO 10000 T2/6NSR S JSM 29-30 29-37N 125-00E C-AK 5385 Shoko M. S I {Matsue M.} PR says fired at AO in convoy, 1 possible dud hit, S with 2nd salvo. WS1 says carried 7250 tons iron S1 ore, torp & S with all hands ca 2030, 61 killed. 6 Dropp May 43 30/01 Same attack Same Same Same 0 J 30 Sub position A-AK 1992 {Takamisan M.} S I 31-20N 122-34E SM Not claimed in prev att; location not close to sub position. WS1 says S by mine ca 1350 at sub 03XE position. [279 SNOOK mine laid 30 Apr at 30-21N 122-30E is likely; see mine attacks. Basis for J attribution unk.] 6 Keating May 43 31/19 50-29N 156-28E AK 3000 T2/3DUP S Claim Unconfirmed Unident

835

266 POGY 836

— 837 198 TAMBOR 838

230 FINBACK 839

197 SEAWOLF 840 146 S-41 841

237 TRIGGER 842 189 SAURY 843

277 SCAMP 844

198 TAMBOR 845

283 TINOSA 846

189 SAURY 847

189 SAURY 848

139 S-34 849

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 835–849 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack Numbers 850–864 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

146 S-41 850

6

237 TRIGGER 851

5

198 TAMBOR 852

7

230 FINBACK 853

5

182 SALMON 854

6

182 SALMON 855

6

283 TINOSA 856

1

239 WHALE 857

4

197 SEAWOLF 858

9

135 S-30 859

7

199 TAUTOG 860

7

198 TAMBOR 861

7

209 GRAYLING 862

7

230 FINBACK 863

5

230 FINBACK 864

5

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Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR ident as small AK similar to Unyo M #2 esc by small 100T yacht, saw 2 flashes & heard expl, S4U target S in 5 min (no details given). Earlier contact same day ident as Russian. Hartman Jun 43 1/01 50-04N 156-32E AK 5000 T1/3TSR S M NG NG AGOR 2606 Tchoukcha S PR says att Tarusima M class ship at 0445 31 May 40 mi due E of Kurabu Zaki; target blew up, S4QE debris & white smoke. M cites Russian sources “The Soviet-Japanese War at Sea: The Price of Victory” et al: Tchoukcha left Dalnyegorsk for Petropavlovsk 24 May with cargo of ammunition, missing en route. [There is no proof that this ship was sunk by the S-41 and the Russians have not claimed so, but its route passed through the sub’s position and the fact that the target blew up after being hit suggests that it was carrying munitions.] Benson Jun 43 1/11 35-02N 140-14E AK 8200 T1/3DUP S IJSM 1 35-03N 140-28E C-AK 2182 Noborikawa M. S PR says hit seen, down aft to main deck. WS1 says torp & S on 1 Jun at loc given, casualties not S1 mentioned. Kefauver Jun 43 2/03 20-30N 107-57E AK 6600 T1/3NSV S JM 2 Sub position APK 1248 Eika M. S PR says broke in half & S. {J gives date 2 Jun 45; no att by TAMBOR then.} [WSE5-155 ident ship S1 as ex-Wing Wah (Port). M1 says S off Haiphong by unk agent.] Tyree, J.A. Jun 43 2/05 07-11N 134-45E APK 7100 T1/3TUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit amidships, big expl, screws not heard afterwards. 03 Nicholas Jun 43 3/17 30-04N 137-36E AK 7500 T3/4DUP D S Note PR says expl heard. WS2 says convoy 4526 Truk-Yokosuka c/o AO Notoro, Mogamigawa, CD 03 Oki, CM Tokiwa, & XPG Hakkai M avoided 6 torp, no D. After dropping d/c Oki discovered & S floating torp air chamber. Nicholas Jun 43 3/17 30-04N 137-36E AK 6400 T2/3DUP D S Note PR says expl heard, target down by bow. WS2 says no ship hit. 03 Daspit Jun 43 5/09 30-55N 125-46E APK 10900 T2/2DUP D S 5 NG A-AK 6754 Tsushima M. L PR says hits seen, little splash & no flame, stopped. WS2 says was en rt Takao-Moji in convoy 268; L1 recd dud hit 1013. [S 22 Aug 44 by 287 BOWFIN.] Burrows Jun 43 5/22 14-34N 151-33E AV 15600 T3/4NUS D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, flashes seen. 03 Gross Jun 43 6/01 30-45N 126-47E Esc 1000 T1/4NSV D Claim Unconfirmed PR says fired at convoy, possibly hit far escort. 03 Stevenson, WA Jun 43 6/19 50-45N 156-56E Sam 100 GD S M 6 S Kamchatka C-Fish 30 Choju M. #2 S I C-AK {Nagashige M.#2} PR says diesel sampan, left afire, stern partly shot off by 5 or 6 hits. M1 has no details. S1 Sieglaff Jun 43 6/07 07-00N 123-37E AK 5000 T1/3NSR S SM 7 07-13N 123-23E A-AK 973 Shinei M. S IJ 6 PR says hit seen, screw stopped, b/u noise. WS1 says was en rt Zamboanga to Davao when torp & S1 S 7 Jun @ 07-13N 123-30E, 9 passengers & 6 crew killed. Kefauver Jun 43 7/02 20-23N 107-47E AK 6000 T1/3NSV S Ult NG NG NG NG Toshimi M. NG PR says hit seen & heard, S rapidly. ULTRA rept torp, to Haiphong for repairs. [Not in M1. WS says D4Q this spit not in Japanese records. Ident questionable.] Lee Jun 43 7/19 03-12S 108-47E AK 5500 T1/3TUS S Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to disappear bow first. 03 Tyree, J.A. Jun 43 8/02 09-07N 134-31E AK 5700 T2/3NSV S IJSM 8 09-30N 134-32E XAPK 3352 Kahoku M. S W XCM {3277} PR says timed hits seen & heard, pip lost on radar, Heian M type. WS2 says this was convoy P607 S1 c/o Hofuku M, Kahoku M, Hiyoshi M, Saipan M, & 5 escorts en rt Palau-Moji. WS3 & M1 say hit ca 0240 same time as Saipan M & continued on, ca 0941 flooded and S, 1 killed. [Was initially taken over as XCM, reclassified XAPK. See next 3 att.] Tyree, J.A. Jun 43 8/02 09-07N 134-31E AK 7000 T1/3NSV D SM 8 NG A-AP 5532 Saipan M. L PR says timed hit seen & heard on Lima M type. WS3 says hit by dud & shipped some water. [S 21 L1 Jul 43 by 231 HADDOCK.]

83 Submarine Attack No. 230 865

230 866 213 867

202 868 239 869 239 870 283 871

213 872

229 873

237 874

236 875

230 876

135 877

275 878

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 865–878 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. FINBACK 5 Tyree, J.A. Jun 43 8/03 09-07N 134-31E AK 5400 T1/1NSV S S Note PR says timed hit on Yuki M type after hit in previous salvo. [See comments for previous attacks; 03 WS2 says no other ship hit.] FINBACK 5 Tyree, J.A. Jun 43 8/19 11-36N 134-10E AP 6400 T2/3TUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1st torp prematured, hit seen on Nagoya M type, much smoke, listed, settled with well deck awash. 03 GREENLING 6 Grant Jun 43 9/02 02-20N 145-45E AO 10200 T3/4N D SM 9 02-17N 145-39E XAO 10121 Akebono M. M I {10182} H PR says ship afire & S, identified. ULTRA posit 02-17N 145-39E. M1 says medium damage, D1 reached Truk. [Hit 3 Jan 44 by 270 RATON, S 30 Mar 44 by a/c.] TROUT 9 Clark, A.H. Jun 43 9/07 02-10N 118-28E AK 4200 T2/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, no expl. 03 WHALE 4 Burrows Jun 43 9/22 11-58N 149-03E AK 7600 T1/4NUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit Amagisan M 7620T. [W says S 17 Feb 44 by a/c @ Truk.] 03 WHALE 4 Burrows Jun 43 9/22 11-58N 149-03E AK 8600 T2/2NUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit Kano M 8572T, expl seen. 03 TINOSA 1 Daspit Jun 43 10/05 31-14N 132-44E AO 14000 T2/4TUP D IS 10 SE of Fuka I. AO 14050 Iro L PR says AO was under tow, 1 premature, hits not violent but threw up water. ULTRA rept hit while D1 under tow. WS11-34 says D by torp 27 Feb W of Jaluit. WS2 says some flooding, towed by Okitsu M & arr Kure after 40 days. [I gives tons as 15400. Prev D 27 Feb 43 by 179 PLUNGER, hit 22 Mar 44 by 282 TUNNY, S 30 May 44 by a/c.] GREENLING 6 Grant Jun 43 10/08 01-01N 145-37E AK 5400 T1/3DUP S Note 10 Rabaul>Palau NG NG Kaiun M. D PR says expl heard, b/u noise. Cundall says SRH-184 rept D, likely by sub, in convoy with Asanagi D4Q M & 1 other, left Rabaul 8 June 43; hit in stern and towed. FLYING FISH 6 Watkins Jun 43 10/12 24-55N 145-36E AK 8600 T1/3DUP D Ult Note PR says 1st torp prematured, hit seen & heard under stern. ULTRA rept Fujikawa M 6938T XAP 03 att,no D. M1 confirms. [S 12 Sep 43 by 178 PERMIT.] TRIGGER 5 Benson Jun 43 10/20 34-13N 139-50E CV 27500 T4/6TUP D IT 10 NE Miyake I. CV 26949 Hiyo M S H PR says hits heard, stopped, b/u noise. Winston says ULTRA rept hit in boiler rm. WS8 says 2 torp D1 missed ahead, 3rd prematured, 4th hit bow, 5th was dud, 6th hit & flooded 3 boiler rooms, 31 killed. TROM says ret to Hateyama under own power, then under rep at Yokosuka until 5 Oct. SILVERSIDES 5 Burlingame Jun 43 11/01 02-47N 152-00E APK 10000 T3/4NSV S JM 10-11 02-43N 152-00E XAK 5256 Hide M. S WIS {Hinode M.} PR says hits seen, expl & disappeared. WS1 says left Rabaul 8 Jun for Truk; ca 1104 on 10 Jun at S1 02-45N 152-06E was torp, burned & S, 1 killed. Was carrying empty drums, scrap iron, & ashes of 236 war dead. FINBACK 5 Tyree, J.A. Jun 43 11/10 07-36N 134-17E AP 6100 T2/3DUP S JMS 11 07-39N 134-17E A-AK 6784 Genoa M. S I 09-40N 134-20E PR says settled, deck awash. ULTRA posit 07-35N 134-28E. WS2 says was in O-204 convoy en S1 rt Saeki-Palau with 93,300 packages of military equip, clothing & provisions; ca 0950 was hit stbd #1 & 2 holds & boiler rm; continued toward Palau but eng stopped ca 1200, tow by P-46 was unsuccessful, S ca 1851 @ 07-35N 134-28E, none lost. {I position is apparently a misprint.} S-30 7 Stevenson, WA Jun 43 11/14 50-23N 155-36E AK 10000 T2/3DUP D JSM 11 50-23N 155-38E C-AK 5236 Jinbu M. S I {5228} {Jimbu M.} PR says hits heard, not seen in fog. WS2 says was en rt Hakodate-Paramushiru with 2500T coal & S1 general goods & 573 fishermen; while sheltering in Kakumabetsu from storm was hit ca 1346 by 1 torp port side aft & S ca 1442 @ 50-23N 155-36E, many passengers & 3 crew killed. M1 says 3 passengers and no crew killed. RUNNER 3L Bourland Jun 43 11 Unk Unk Unk T? U JSM 11 41-00N 141-30E C-AK 1338 Seinan M. S* Note Att not in SORG or U. J lists as prob S; source unk. WS1 says was aground @ 41-06N 141-27E S1PL (after att by 277 SCAMP) 20 Mar, ca 0900 11 Jun hit by 2 torp, heavily D & abandoned. [J credits RUNNER only, lost this patrol. This att not in I, which shows tons as 1450 20 Mar 43.]

Attack Numbers 879–896 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 217 GUARDFISH 879

5

194 SEADRAGON 6 880 217 GUARDFISH 881

5

188 SARGO 882

7

188 SARGO 883

7

191 SCULPIN 884

7

282 TUNNY 885

3

258 HOE 886

1

253 GUNNEL 887

2

202 TROUT 888

9

192 SAILFISH 889

8

228 DRUM 890

6

209 GRAYLING 891

7

138 S-33 892

7

138 S-33 893

7

138 S-33 894

7

191 SCULPIN 895

7

253 GUNNEL 896

2

84 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Ward, N.G. Jun 43 13/04 03-14S 151-31E AK 7000 T1/4NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, oil slick. 03 Rutter Jun 43 13/15 09-30N 167-30E AK 6900 T2/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says hit amidships, black smoke, stopped with port list, stern almost under. D4U Ward, N.G. Jun 43 13/15 03-08S 151-24E AK 4000 T1/2DUP S IJSM 13 03-00S 151-18E A-APK 901 Suzuya M. S PR says seen to S. WS1 says S ca 1500 @ 03-08N 151-24E, 6 killed. {I lists tons as 201.} S1 Carmick Jun 43 13/22 06-08N 138-28E AK 6600 T2/2NUP S IJSM 13 06-05N 138-25E A-AK 5226 Konan M. S PR says broke up & S. WS2 says was en rt Rabaul-Palau in convoy O-704 when torp & S, 4 killed. S1 Carmick Jun 43 14/12 06-40N 136-59E AK 8300 T1/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen f wd. 03 Chappell Jun 43 14/19 38-26N 141-45E AK 4500 T1/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1 premature, then hit f wd. 03 Scott Jun 43 14/23 08-35N 152-37E AP 9300 T3/4NUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says cloud of water obscured target when hit. 03 McCrea Jun 43 15/02 06-32N 134-51E AK 5900 T1/3NUR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit, 1 circular run. 03 McCain Jun 43 15/03 33-55N 127-38E AK 7500 T2/7NSR S IJSM 15 33-53N 128-30E C-AK 6426 Koyo M. S PR says hits seen, crew abandoned, stern under. WS1 says was torp & S ca 1240 at sub position, S1 5 killed. Clark, A.H. Jun 43 15/13 05-09N 119-38E AO 6500 T3/3DUP S M 15 04-58N 119-37E XAO 2691 Sanraku M. S WIJS {3000} PR says disintegrated, only bow left floating. ULTRA rept scuttled by gunfire 17 Jun. WS1 says was S1 captured ship, left Manila 13 Jun; ca 1345 15th @ 05-04N 119-39E was hit fore & aft & broke into 3 pieces,middle remained afloat short time before S, 26 crew and 17 passengers killed. [M1 says was ex-Phil Sarangani, former USS Sara Thompson.] Moore, J.R. Jun 43 15/14 39-13N 102-00E AK 5000 T1/3DUP D IJSM 15 39-15N 142-03E C-AK 3617 Shinju M. S PR says hit heard, screw stopped, b/u noise. WS2 says was en rt Tokyo-Muroran with rice for S1 Karafuto, hit ca 1158 @ 39-18N 142-05E by 1 of 3 torp port side between #4 & 5 holds, boilers expl, S after 50 min. McMahon Jun 43 17/07 02-03S 153-44E AK 8700 T3/4DUP S MJS 17 Sub position XAK 5086 Myoko M. S* WI 04-04N 154-03E S PR says hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept 2 hits @ 04-00S 154-23E. WS1 says left Truk 14 June S1 for Rabaul, ca 0520 on 17 Jun at sub position was hit in stern, listed to port & S, 34 passengers & 1 crew killed. {Position in I and W appears to be misprint.} Lee Jun 43 17/23 03- N 105- E Sam 40 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 20mm. D3 Stevens, C.B. Jun 43 18/03 50-25N 155-02E Sam 100 GT S I 19 Paramushiro I. Fish NG Tx2 #1 H PR says left afire. ULTRA rept 2 unident vessels S @ 50-26N 155-14E. S2U Stevens, C.B. Jun 43 18/03 50-25N 155-02E Sam 100 GT S I 19 Paramushiro I. Fish NG Tx2 #2 H PR says left afire. ULTRA rept 2 unident vessels S @ 50-26N 155-14E. S2U Stevens, C.B. Jun 43 18/04 50-25N 155-02E Sam 100 GT S Ult NG 50-26N 155-14E NG NG NG D PR says hit & appeared to be sinking. ULTRA rept unident vessel badly D here. D2U Chappell Jun 43 19/04 37-11N 142-30E Pat 50 GT S M 19 36-40N 142-55E B-Pkt 135 Sagami M. S I A-AK PR says dead in water, afire & sinking. M1 says 21 killed. S1 McCain Jun 43 19/08 32-40N 126-37E AK 7200 T1/3DUP S IJSM 19 32-31N 126-17E C-AK 6971 Tokiwa M. S PR says old AK broke in two & S. WS2 says left Imari for Shanghai 18 Jun in convoy, ca 0825 S1 19 Jun @ 32-30N 126-15E after dodging 2 was hit by torp in #7 hold, S 0905, 1 killed.

85 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 253 GUNNEL 897

2

215 GROWLER 898

5

215 GROWLER 899

5

191 SCULPIN 900

7

253 GUNNEL 901

2

199 TAUTOG 902

7

197 SEAWOLF 903

9

258 HOE 904

1

209 GRAYLING 905

7

257 HARDER 906

1

257 HARDER 907

1

257 HARDER 908

1

279 SNOOK 909

2

209 GRAYLING 910

7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 897–910 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments McCain Jun 43 19 32-40N 126-37E AK 4100 T1/3DUP M 19 33-11N 128-47E XPG 2797 Hong Kong M. WIS 21 Shirase Lt. J Off Formosa Att not in SORG; PR says possible hit on 2nd AK. J credits unk agent. WS1 says torp & S ca 0910 on 21 Jun at 33-13N 128-48E, casualties not given. M1 says torp 19 Jun, sunk 21 Jun at position given. [W credits GUNNEL but WS2 says Hong Kong M not mentioned & no other D to ships in convoy, which reached anchorage @ Saishu Is. 19 Jun. I location on chart ca 33N 129E. No likely sub att 21 Jun. Although dates & locations do not agree, GUNNEL att is only one in area.] Schade Jun 43 19/16 01-38N 148-14E AK 7400 T2/4DUP Note PR says timed hits heard & seen, later dead in water & smoking. [S in next att.] Schade Jun 43 19/16 01-38N 148-14E AK 4500 T2/2DUP IJSM 19 01-42N 147-23E A-AK 5196 Miyadono M. PR says timed hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy P614 Palau-Rabaul with 1457 men of army automobile unit & a special labor corps; ca 1514 @ 01-52N 148-02E was hit by dud port between bridge & eng rm & a few seconds later by 3 [only 2 were fired] in eng rm, 3 passengers & 5 crew killed; wreck S ca midnight by gunfire of Ch-22. Chappell Jun 43 19/17 37-04N 142-54E Pat 75 GD M 19 E Inubo Saki B-Fish 79 Miyasho M. #1 IW XPkt PR says boarded, ident as Ibarakiken Daiichi Miyashoma M. M1 says 4 killed. [Not in GF list.] McCain Jun 43 19/22 32-40N 126-31E DE 900 T1/2NSR IS 19 32-30N 126-15E CMc 450 Tsubame PR says depth charges expl after hit; not seen to S. WS says was engaged on anti-sub sweep when torp @ loc given, arr Sasebo 21 Jun for repair. [S 1 Mar 45 by a/c.] Sieglaff Jun 43 20/05 15-57N 140-30E AO 9200 T3/4TUP WIJSM 20 15-57N 140-57E XAK 4474 Meiten M. PR says hits heard, seen stopped & down by stern. WS1 says left Saipan for Truk on 18 Jun with passengers and ammo; ca 0515 on 20 Jun at loc given was torp port side in eng rm; was abandoned in deck-loaded landing craft & S by stern at 1500, 21 Jun, casualties not given. Gross Jun 43 20/10 24-39N 118-58E APK 4200 T1/4DUP JM 20 24-32N 118-53E C-AK 4739 Shojin M. IS PR says hit seen in stern, S in 9 min, lifeboats & 500 men in water. WS2 says was en rt MiikeKeelung when hit 1035 by torp from amid 10 fishing junks, 5 crew killed, 266 (or 166) passengers picked up by Reiyo M, S @ 24-37N 110-00E. McCrea Jun 43 21/23 08-58N 131-13E AP 9500 T3/4NUR Ult Note PR says hits seen, debris, broke in two, both parts sinking. ULTRA rept no damage to Koyo M 5471T XAP at 09-04N 131-12E. [That ship S 23 Feb 44 by 279 SNOOK; 6435T ship same name S 15 Jun 43 by 253 Lee Jun 43 22/06 04-03N 103-57E AO 8700 T1/3NUP ISM 22 04-08N 103-52E A/C-AO 8673 Eiyo M. PR says down by bow, making 5 kts. WS2 says was en rt Singapore-Saigon in convoy 698; hit 0830 port side under bridge but arr Saigon 23 Jun. [D 18 Aug 44 by 395 REDFISH, S 20 Feb 45 by 362 GUAVINA.] Dealey Jun 43 22/01 34-30N 137-32E AK 7000 T3/4NUR IM 21 E of Daio Saki B-AO 1189 Kyoei M. #3 PR says premature & timed hits, afire. [M1 says S but salvaged & repaired, rerated 1195T, S 20 Jul 45 by 333 BUMPER.] Dealey Jun 43 23/05 33-45N 138-10E APK 9100 T1/4NUP WIJSM 23 33-52N 138-20E XAP 7189 Sagara M. PR says torp expl under target, down in water & beached. W says beached, total loss. WS1 says hit by 3 torp ca 0350 SE of Omaezaki en rt Kobe to Yokosuka, towed by DD Sawakaze & beached near mouth of Tenryu R, later b/u by wind & waves & abandoned 1 Sep 43, none killed. [Was XAV reclassified XAP 1 Dec 42. Hit again 4 Jul 43 by 181 POMPANO; J credits HARDER only.] Dealey Jun 43 24/07 34-10N 136-30E AK 7100 T1/7DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, black smoke cloud. Triebel Jun 43 24/11 28-50N 126-56E AO 9500 T2/4DUP IS 24 W Amami Oshima AO 7986 {Ose M.} PR says 1 hit seen. [I lists as Ose.] WS2 says left Yawata for Takao 22 Jun in convoy 169; ca 1124 24 Jun; att by sub @ 28-44 127-03E but avoided torp, arr Takao 27 Jun. [Ship was actually fleet AO Ose, ex-Du Genota.] Lee Jun 43 25/02 05- N 107- E Jk 75 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk

Damg. Eval. D S S SU S1

D XR S S S1

S S S1 S M D3 S S S1

S S H S1

S 03

D M D1

S D D1 D S S1P

D 03 D H 03XE

S

Attack Numbers 911–926

86

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says hit by 20mm, burning & sinking. D3 8 Moore, J.R. Jun 43 25/10 39-34N 142-06E AK 6500 T1/3DUP JM 25 39-53N 142-06E C-AK 3291 Iburi M. IS 28 PR says fired at 3 AK & 1 escort, hit heard, b/u noise & expl. WS2 says left Hakodate for Yokohama 24 Jun in convoy, att ca 1000 28 Jun @ 39-33N 142-11E, avoided 1st torp but 2nd hit engine rm, S 1005, 1 killed. [Dates do not agree. On 28 Jun 191 SCULPIN @ 38-34N 141-43E att 6400T AK T0/3DUP, no record of any ship hit. Distance from Hakodate makes 28 Jun date for this att prob incorrect.] 1 Dealey Jun 43 25/16 33-30N 135-55E AK 4400 T1/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says sinking by stern, deck house awash; escort had #32 on bow; att very close to shore. 1 Dealey Jun 43 25/16 33-30N 135-55E AK 4400 T1/3DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says headed for beach. 7 Chappell Jun 43 25/20 37-02N 141-02E AK 4500 T1/4TUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says small expl heard, headed for beach. 1 Dykers Jun 43 26/05 33-22N 138-56E AK 8200 T2/3DUP WIJSM 26 33-10N 139-00E XAK 4163 Toyo M. PR says att on 5-ship convoy, hits seen, S in 30 min. WS2 says was en rt Shibaura-Truk in convoy 3625 c/o 3 ships & 1 escort, hit by torp aft ca 0427 @ 33-13N 139-30E, 1 killed. 1 Dykers Jun 43 26/05 33-22N 138-56E AK 6000 T1/4DUP S Note PR says hit by 2nd salvo, seen settling aft. WS2 says 3rd ship was Koan M, not hit. 1 Dykers Jun 43 26/06 33-22N 138-56E AK 9300 T3/5DUP WIJSM 26 33-10N 139-00E B-AK 5859 Shozan M. PR says S stern first after 2 salvos, lifeboat in water. WS2 says was en rt Shibaura-Truk in convoy 3625 with passengers & munitions; hit port in bow & #5 hold, d/c expl, 60 killed. 9 Clark, A.H. Jun 43 26/17 10-14N 121-46E AK 600 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says broke up & S, oil drums in water. 9 Clark, A.H. Jun 43 26/18 10-14N 121-46E Tra 400 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says afire & abandoned, S. 9 Clark, A.H. Jun 43 26/19 10-14N 121-46E Tra 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 3L Bourland Jun 43 26? Unk Unk Unk Unk J 26 48-06N 153-15E A-AK 4935 {Shinryu M.} IS Att not in SORG or U. WS1 says ran aground this date, expl & burned ca 0030 29 Jun. [See entry that date; basis for J attribution to RUNNER this date unk.] 3 Scott Jun 43 28/13 14-10N 145-03E AK 3100 T2/3DUP WJSM 28 14-07N 145-07E XPG 1964 Shotoku M. I 14-07N 148-07E PR says disintegrated, photos. {I longitude is misprint.} WS1 says torp & S 28 Jun @ loc given, casualties not given. 2 Nelson Jun 43 28/11 01-47N 151-46E Q 2000 T1/2DUP M 28 01-47N 151-46E AGOR 490 Tenkai #2 W Note Note {1200} {Tenkai M. #2} I 01-30N 151-24E B-AG {359} PR says naval aux, broke in two, bow S, stern listing & down by head. W& Fukui say lost between Truk & Rabaul while making meteorological observations, Jun 43. [M1 says was Japanese new construction. W says ex-Dutch motor coaster 490T GRT, 1200T displacement; not in J.] 2 Andrews, C.H. Jun 43 29/12 07-34N 134-26E AK 8200 T3/3DUP UltS Note PR says hits heard, stopped & settling. ULTRA rept convoy of 6 AK & 3 DD missed by 3 torp. WS2 says convoy 0-007 c/o Kazuura M, Ryoyo M, Nisshu M, Toko M, Shoho M, Tairin M, Umekawa M, & 3 escorts att 4 times, no D. 2 Andrews, C.H. Jun 43 29/12 07-34N 134-26E AK 7400 T2/3DUP UltS Note PR says hits heard. [See prev att.] 1 Dealey Jun 43 29/14 34-33N 137-42E AK 4000 T1/1DUP Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says hit demolished bow, settling close to shore.

192 SAILFISH 911

257 HARDER 912 257 HARDER 913 191 SCULPIN 914 259 JACK 915

259 JACK 916 259 JACK 917

202 TROUT 918 202 TROUT 919 202 TROUT 920 275 RUNNER 921

282 TUNNY 922

265 PETO 923

254 GURNARD 924

254 GURNARD 925 257 HARDER 926

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. D S S1

S D3U D 03 D 03 S S S1 D 03 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S3 U S* SC XE S S S1 S S SU S1

S 03

D 03 S D3U

87 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 1 Dealey Jun 43 29/14 34-33N 137-42E AO 6500 T1/1DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit. 03 3L Bourland Jun 43 29? Unk Unk Unk T? U J 26 48-06N 153-15E A-AK 4935 {Shinryu M.} S* SM 29 SU I 26 Att not in SORG or U. WS1&2 say was en rt Otaru-Matsuwa with gasoline, shells & 188 military 03LX passengers; ran aground 26 Jun, heavy weather delayed removal of passengers; ca 0030 29 Jun expl occurred from unk cause, ship burned; most survivors tried to swim to Banjo-Jima in cold & stormy seas; ca 0300 2 Daihatsu LC took off 11 crew & picked up some men from water; ca 0330 blew up & S; 97 passengers & gunners & 32 crew killed. M1 says fire broke out inside ship 0030 29 Jun, expl 0330 caused by ignition of bomb load. [J and I give date of grounding; date & cause of RUNNER’s loss not known.] 6 Bennett Jun 43 30/12 08-36N 171-02E AK 4000 T1/2DUP D Ult Note PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept Kyo M #6 & Naniwa M #6 att, no D. 03 9 Hull, H. Jun 43 30/18 01-11S 117-26E AK 7000 T1/3DUP D S Note PR says hit heard, 1 torp prematured. WS2 says Myogi M rept torp tracks & premature @ 01-12S 03 117-24E. 7 Carmick Jul 43 1/01 10-36N 146-04E AK 4000 T1/2NSV D Claim Unconfirmed PR says possible premature. 03 2 Andrews, C.H. Jul 43 1/09 07-38N 134-23E DD 1000 T3/3DUP S Ult Note PR says fired at convoy of 4 AK, many esc, timed hit, black smoke. ULTRA rept convoy FU 105 03 incl Arimasan M, Shinyubari M, Higashi M, TB Hato escort att @ 07-36N 134-26E, no D. 2 Andrews, C.H. Jul 43 1/09 07-38N 134-23E AK 7300 T1/3DUP D Ult Note PR says hit heard, a/c dropping black smoke floats. ULTRA says AO Tsurumi rept torp track @ 07- 03 36N 134-26E. [See prev att.] 2 Andrews, C.H. Jul 43 1/09 07-38N 134-23E AK 6100 T1/1DUP D Ult Note PR says hit seen. [See comments prev attacks.] 03 2 Andrews, C.H. Jul 43 1/12 07-40N 134-20E CV 17000 T3/4DUP D Ult Note PR says 1st torp prematured, timed hits, yellowish smoke. ULTRA says XAPV Akitsu M rept 3 03 torp tracks sighted @ 07-40N 134-20E. 7 Pieczentkowski Jul 43 1/15 33-33N 135-23E AK 5500 T2/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard. 03 9 Hull, H. Jul 43 1/19 00-43N 119-34E DD 1800 T2/6TUP D IS 1 00-43N 119-33E DD 1215 Hokaze M PR says seen almost awash after 3 attacks. ULTRA rept grounded Sibaya hbr, Celebes, salvaged, D1 repaired at Surabaya Oct 43. WS2 says was escort of convoy #2603 c/o Myogi M, Yoneyama M, & Shinyu M; left Surabaya for Palau 27 Jun, ca 1904 30 Jun @ 01-12S 117-24E avoided 6 torp, ca 0157 1 Jul @ 00-25N 118-14E more torp missed; ca 1938 @ 00-43N 119-35E Hokaze hit in stbd bow, other torps passed astern, ca 1945 eng stopped, another torp missed & 2 missed a maru; was initially beached NW Celebes to facilitate salvage, ultimately reached Makassar Town with badly crushed bow. TROM says recd emerg repairs at Macassar, then under repair at Surabaya until Oct. [I gives cause sub & grounding. S 6 Jul 44 by 263 PADDLE. 9 Hull, H. Jul 43 1/24 00-20N 119-32E AO 10000 T1/1NSV S SM 2 01-30N 119-33E A-AK 5274 Yoneyama M. S IJ 1 PR says burned for hours. ULTRA rept S. WS2 says was in convoy #2063; avoided 1 torp but hit in S1 stbd aft ca 0053 2 Jul @ 01-30N 119-30E, cargo of avgas burned, S in 5 min, 44 crew and 8 gunners killed. 9 Hull, H. Jul 43 1/24 00-20N 119-32E AO 10000 T1/1NSV S UltS Note PR says afire, S from sight. ULTRA rept Myogei M & Shinyu M also in convoy. WS2 says Myogei M 03 fired at sub, not hit. 9 Clark, A.H. Jul 43 2/04 13-36N 121-49E AO 9500 T2/4NSV S IJSM 2 13-45N 121-50E A-AK 2866 Isuzu M. S PR says bow blown off, stbd list, stern high. ULTRA gives posit off San Andres Pt, Marinduque I. S1 WS1 says left Manila on 1 Jul for Cebu; ca 0503 on 2 Jul was torp & S at 13-45N 121-50E, 5 crew and 4 gunners killed.

257 HARDER 927 275 RUNNER 928

172 PORPOISE 929 200 THRESHER 930

188 SARGO 931 254 GURNARD 932

254 GURNARD 933

254 GURNARD 934 254 GURNARD 935

187 STURGEON 936 200 THRESHER 937

200 THRESHER 938

200 THRESHER 939

202 TROUT 940

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 927–940 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack Numbers 941–956 Submarine

Ptl Commander

88 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 229 FLYING FISH 6 Watkins Jul 43 2/05 25-07N 119-18E APK 8500 T3/4TUP 941 IJSM 2 24-42N 119-00E C-APK 2827 Canton M. PR says stern blown off, S, survivors on rafts. WS1 says left Keelung on 1 Jul empty for Amoy; ca 0602 on 2 Jul was hit by 3 torp at loc given & S, 59 killed. 140 S-35 6 Monroe Jul 43 2/14 52- N 156- E AK 8200 T2/3DUP 942 ISM 2 Kamchatka A/C-AF 5490 Banshu M. #7 J {5430} PR ident target as fish cannery. ULTRA posit 52-03N 156-22E. WS1 says was transferring frozen fish to Banshu M #32 along stbd side when att by 3 torp from stbd ca 1305 on 2 Jul at 51-03N 156-22E; 1 hit at #4 hold & ship S at 1345, 1 killed. — — — Jul 43 — — — — — 943 I 2 08-06S 157-20E A-AK 654 {Kashi M.} WJ W lists as XAN. [No likely sub att, S by a/c.] 172 PORPOISE 6 Bennett Jul 43 3/02 08-22N 169-20E AK 6900 T2/3NUP 944 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen on Yamazato M type, heavy smoke, seen to S. 03 278 SCORPION 2 Wylie Jul 43 3/10 38-08N 124-20E AK 4000 T2/3DUP 945 IJSM 3 38-21N 124-24E C-AK 3890 Anzan M. PR says went deep, 5 hits heard, hit bottom. WS2 says was en rt Yawata-Chinwangtao empty to pick up load of coal; ca 1025 @ 38-20N 124-24E was hit by 3 torp in #2 & 3 holds port, S in 1 min, 20 passengers & 6 crew killed. 278 SCORPION 2 Wylie Jul 43 3/10 38-08N 124-20E AK 4000 T3/3DUP 946 IJSM 3 38-08N 124-30E C-AK 6112 Kokuryu M. PR says hits heard. WS2 says was en rt Yawata-Chinwangtao empty to load coal; evaded 2 torp but hit in stern & S in 6 min, 5 killed. 279 SNOOK 2 Triebel Jul 43 4/01 28-40N 124-10E AK 10000 T2/3NSR 947 IJSM 4 28-29N 124-06E C-AK 5865 Liverpool M. PR says hits heard. WS2 says convoy 172 left Miike for Bako 2 Jul, ca 0230 4 Jul @ 28-29N 12415E hit by 3 torp port stern area & S 0600, 3 killed. 279 SNOOK 2 Triebel Jul 43 4/03 28-40N 124-10E AO 17600 T3/6NSV 948 IJSM 4 28-45N 124-06E C-AK 5290 Koki M. PR says hits seen, ball of flame, no expl heard. [ComSubPac endorsement says 17,579T AO not S.] WS2 says hit by 2 torp in #2 hold same time as Liverpool M, S in 7 min, 1 killed. 279 SNOOK 2 Triebel Jul 43 4/04 28-40N 124-10E AK 5000 T3/5NSV 949 ISM 4 28-29N 124-06E C-AK 5872 Atlantic M. PR says hit seen, may have hit 2 ships. ULTRA rept severe D. WS2 says ca 0340 @ 28-40N 12410E avoided torps 2 from port and 1 from stbd, hit in stern by 1, eng stopped, towed to Shanghai by Taikoku M. M1 says 1 killed. [S 30 Mar 44 by 382 PICUDA.] 259 JACK 1 Dykers Jul 43 4/16 34-31N 138-35E AK 6800 T3/3DUP 950 IJSM 4 34-33N 138-37E C-AK 6529 Nikkyu M. PR says hits seen, afire, b/u noise. WS1 says left Yokohama 4 Jul with 350 tons of hemp sacks for Sakito; ca 1515 at 34-33N 138-55E was hit by torp stbd side #2 hold & S in 2 min, 17 killed. 181 POMPANO 6 Thomas, W.M. Jul 43 4/22 34-38N 137-53E AK 9100 T2/3NSR 951 S 4 Sub position XAP 7189 Sagara M. Note PR says grounded ship previously hit 23 Jun by 257 HARDER. WS1 says beached near mouth of Tenryu R, later b/u by wind & waves & abandoned 1 Sep 43, none killed. [Was XAV reclassified XAP 1 Dec 42. J credits HARDER only.] 266 POGY 2 Wales Jul 43 5/19 07-25N 149-33E AK 3000 T1/3TUP 952 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, smoke around target.

Damg. Eval. S S S1 S S S1

X S SA XE S

D S S1

D S S1 D S S1 S S S1 D H D1

S S S1 D S S1P

D 03

200 THRESHER 953

9

Hull, H. Jul 43 5/21 01-33N 121-25E AO 10000 T1/4NSV Ult Note PR says hit bow, speed reduced. ULTRA says unk ship rept torp att at 01-30N 121-40E.

178 PERMIT 954

9

Chapple Jul 43 6/22 43-35N 140-21E AK 3100 T1/2NSR S IJS 6 43-30N 140-20E B-Pat 787 Banshu M. #33 S PR says seen to S, oil slick & debris. WS1 says was torp ca 2215 on 6 Jul at sub position, 3 of crew S1 of 35 killed.

178 PERMIT 955

9

Chapple Jul 43 7/02 43-14N 139-53E AK ISM 6 Off Otaru C-AK J 7 PR says hit seen, S. WS1 says torp & S 6 Jul @ sub position, 24 killed.

178 PERMIT 956

9

Chapple Jul 43 7/02 43-11N 139-54E AK 5000 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits not observed, target came up on distress frequency & continued slowly.

5000 2212

D 03

T1/2NSR Showa M.

S S

T2/2NSR

D

S1

03

89 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 179 PLUNGER 957

7

265 PETO 958

2

178 PERMIT 959

9

178 PERMIT 960

9

178 PERMIT 961

9

232 HALIBUT 962

5

181 POMPANO 963

6

280 STEELHEAD 964

2

254 GURNARD 965

2

254 GURNARD 966

2

260 LAPON 967

1

229 FLYING FISH 6 968

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 957–972 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Bass Jul 43 7/14 37-14N 132-57E AK 3000 T0/4+GD I 7 37-02N 133-30E C-AK 5493 Anzan M. PR says possible dud hit; no gun hits but target appeared D. [S 16 Mar 44 by 229 FLYING FISH.] Nelson Jul 43 7/17 00-37N 148-06E AO 10000 T2/3DUP UltM 7 00-35N 148-00E XAO 10020 Shinkoku M. PR says hits heard, screws lost. ULTRA rept slight D, f wd oil tank flooded. [S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] Chapple Jul 43 8/00 42-45N 139-52E AK 8000 T2/3NSV Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, settled by stern, no alarm among other ships in convoy. Chapple Jul 43 8/02 42-41N 139-49E AK 3000 T1/7NSV Ult PR says torp expl under bow, continued on course with less freeboard. ULTRA rept 1391T AK Taihoku Matt by gun @ 42-47N 139-43E, no D. Chapple Jul 43 9/15 See note Tra 55 GD Note 9 45-59N 140-39E Tra 55 Seiner No. 20 Soviet trawler; att not in SORG but in Holmes & Blair; PR and secret report give posit 27 mi 251 deg off Kaiba To, set afire & S by 6 or 7 4-inch hits, 1 killed & left on board, 13 picked up but 1 died on sub and buried at sea, 12 survivors taken to Akutan, Alaska & ret to USSR. Ross Jul 43 10/21 10-37N 150-45E XCL 10500 T3/6NUP SM 10 10-27N 150-50E XCL 10437 Aikoku M. I {16} PR says hit seen, smoke & debris, down by stern, identified. ULTRA rept hold & shaft alley flooded. WS8 says hit eve 10 Jul by 1 torp 170 mi N of Truk, some flooding but arr Truk next day. {WS6 gives date 6 Jul; I date prob misprint.} [S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] Thomas, W.M. Jul 43 10/22 33-34N 136-07E AO Large T0/2NSR I 11 33-31N 135-24E XAO 17549 {Kyokuyo M.} PR says torps appeared to miss ahead. [Att 22 Aug 43 by 198 TAMBOR; J says S 13 Nov 44 by unk means; W says S 17 Sep 43 (M1 says 19 Sep) in typhoon.] Whelchel Jul 43 10/23 10-02N 150-46E CVE 18000 T4/5NSR UltS Note PR says dull glow seen at waterline, no expl, target turned, black smoke. ULTRA says CVE Unyo rept 4 torp @ 10-00N 150-48E, D minor if any. WS8 says torp hit Aikoko M on eve of 10 Jul 170 mi N of Truk; no rept of D to Unyo. [See 232 HALIBUT att earlier this day.] Andrews, C.H. Jul 43 11/05 12-53N 131-49E AK 6400 T2/4TUP IJSM 11 12-45N 131-50E A-AK 1925 Taiko M. PR says broke in center. WS2 says hit 0758 by 3 torp, S immed, 12 killed S1 Andrews, C.H. Jul 43 11/05 12-53N 131-49E AK 5700 T1/1TUP UltS Note PR says hit seen. ULTRA says Taihei M #1 rept att @ 13-08N 132-00E. WS2 ident as convoy O-404 c/o Taiko M, Mexico M, Kayo M, Hozugawa M, & escorts W17 & W18, only Taiko M hit. Kirk Jul 43 11/15 41- N 129- E Sam 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm & m/g, left afloat. Watkins Jul 43 11/17 24-05N 135-33E Sch 200 GD M 11 24-00N 135-25E B-AK 50 Takatori M. #8 WI XPkt PR says hit by 3 inch, burned, photos. M1 says 15 killed. [Not in GF list.]

Damg. Eval. 0 M L3 D L L1 S 03 D Note 03 S S S1E

D M L D1

0 L 03XE D 03

S S D 03 S D3 S S S1

140 S-35 969

— — Jul 43 — — — — — X W 11 51-20N 164-30E XPkt 39 {Seiun M.} S I U [No likely sub att; S-35 PR posit not near location given; basis for W attribution unknown. GF says XE S by a/c; GF list says ret to owner postwar.]

179 PLUNGER 970

7

Bass Jul 43 12/04 43-02N 140-00E AK 5100 T1/4TUP S IJSM 12 43-02N 139-56E APK 2482 Niitaka M. S PR says S bow first, 6 life boats in water. WS1 says left Otaru for Tsuruga on 11 Jul with 2100 tons S1 of coal; ca 0340 on 12 Jul at 42-56N 139-57E was hit by 2 torp stbd #1 & #3 holds & S quickly, 9 killed.

190 SPEARFISH 971

7

Sharp Jul 43 12/17 11-12N 161-50E DD NG IST 12 NG DD 1685 PR says premature expl. WS and T say no indication of D. [S 6 Aug 43 by surf.]

261 MINGO 972

1

Lynch, R.C. Jul 43 12/18 01-00N 142-59E AK 5900 T2/3DUP D UltS Note PR says fired at 4 AKs, went deep, 4 expl heard. ULTRA says Ryoyo M rept 3 torp tracks missed @ 03 01-16N 143-01E. WS2 says left Palau for Rabaul 9 Jul in convoy N-905 with Toko M, Hokko M, Shoho M, Hokkai M, Ch 22 & Ch 24; ca 1655 12 Jul avoided 6 torp @ 00-58N 143-04E. [Convoy avoided other attacks 12 & 13 Jul by 218 ALBACORE & 214 GROUPER.]

T0/3DUP {Kawakaze}

0 L 03

Attack Numbers 973–989

90

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 1 Lynch, R.C. Jul 43 12/18 01-00N 142-59E AK 6000 T2/3DUP D UltS Note PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept 6 torp tracks missed @ 00-54N 143-01E. [See previous entry.] 03 8 Quirk Jul 43 14/12 05-38S 120-30E AK 500 GD D Ult 14 05-43S 120-30E NG 300 NG D PR says beached & burning from 6 5 inch hits. ULTRA rept unident ship shelled, blew up & D2U grounded on Bira. 6 Thomas, W.M. Jul 43 17/20 33-03N 137-35E Sam 100 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left 2/3 submerged, crew in water. S3 6 Bennett Jul 43 19/02 18-45N 166-40E APK 10400 T3/4NUP S WIJSM 18-9 18-50N 166-21E B-AK 2718 Mikage M. #20 S PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept hit 18 Jul, S 19th. WS1 says left Kwajalein for Wake Is. 16 Jul; ca S1 2248 on 18 Jul at 18-16N 166-46E was torp, S ca 0005 on 19 Jul, 3 killed. 5 Hagberg Jul 43 19/10 00-37N 149-25E AP 6400 T1/3DUP D S Note PR says spray seen, listed to port. WS2 says convoy 1172 Truk-Rabaul c/o Hakusan M, Keisho M, 03 & TB Hiyodori att ca 0918, 1 torp expl f wd of Keisho M, others evaded by Hakusan M. 6 Thomas, W.M. Jul 43 20/03 33-55N 136-26E AK 8000 T0/2NUP 0 IM 20 E of Miki Saki C-AK 6376 Uyo M. L PR says expl heard but torps appeared to miss. [W lists ship as both XAP & Std AK 1A. S 21 Dec L1 43 by 192 SAILFISH.] 3 Sands Jul 43 21/04 30-44N 128-21E AK 9900 T2/2NUP D Ult Note PR says hits seen, stopped then made 8 kts. ULTRA says unk ship rept torp track @ 30-28N 128-10E.03 3 Sands Jul 43 21/04 30-44N 128-21E APK 6900 T2/3NUP S Ult Note PR says hits seen, S. ULTRA says unk ship rept torp track @ 30-28N 128-10E. 03 3 Sands Jul 43 21/04 30-44N 128-21E AK 6900 T1/1NUP D Ult Note PR says hit heard on distant ship, stopped, smoking, then made 10 kts. ULTRA says unk ship rept 03 torp track @ 30-28N 128-10E. 5 Davenport Jul 43 21/13 16-18N 134-09E AP 10900 T2/4DUP S JS 21 16-29N 133-57E C-APK 5532 Saipan M. S I 16-29N 123-57E PR says stern awash, oil slick, Husimi M type. ULTRA rept Hato (?) picked up survivors & was att, S1 no D. WS2 says was en rt Saeki-Palau with 422 passengers & ca 3000T coal, fuel oil, & gen cargo; hit 1230 in stern, 1238 in #4 hold, 1245 in #3 hold, 33 passengers & 2 crew killed; convoy O-505 c/o Kozan M, Chinzei M, Saipan M, Brazil M, Ryuko M, & 4 escorts, only Saipan M hit. {I longitude is misprint.} 5 Davenport Jul 43 21/13 16-18N 134-09E AP 9900 T1/1DUP D S Note PR says hit heard on Kasima M type. WS2 says only Saipan M hit. 03 5 Davenport Jul 43 21/13 16-18N 134-09E AP 6200 T1/1DUP D S Note PR says timed hit heard on Johore M type. WS2 says only Saipan M hit. 03 5 Davenport Jul 43 21/13 16-18N 134-09E AP 9000 T2/2DUP D S Note PR says hits heard on Yosino M type. WS2 says only Saipan M hit. 03 7 Stoner Jul 43 22/22 34-21N 138-40E AK 7100 T1/4NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard. 03 3 Sands Jul 43 22/24 31-04N 125-33E AP 17000 T3/6NSR S M 22 30-54N 125-15E XAE 6659 Seia M. H IS 23 M PR says hits seen, big expl, disappeared from radar. ULTRA rept towed to Sasebo by Nichinan M. D1 WS2 says left Moji for Singapore 19 Jul in convoy HI-03, ca 2355 22 Jul hit in stern by torp @ 3054N 125-15E; taken in tow & arr Kyushu 25 Jul. [Att 1 Aug 44 by 381 SAND LANCE, S by a/c same day.] 2 Daspit Jul 43 24/12 06-56N 147-53E AO 19400 T2/13DUP D IM 24 06-56N 148-35E XAO 19209 Tonan M. #3 H PR says also 11 dud hits. ULTRA rept towed to Truk & used for oil storage. M1 says was originally D1 XAK, rerated XAO 15 Feb 43. [S at Truk by a/c 17 Feb 44.] — — Jul 43 — — — — — X I 24 Babo Harbor A-AK 2913 {Mie M.} S J 02-31S 133-26E SM ULTRA says mined. [No likely sub att.] XE

261 MINGO 973 206 GAR 974

181 POMPANO 975 172 PORPOISE 976

218 ALBACORE 977

181 POMPANO 978

276 SAWFISH 979 276 SAWFISH 980 276 SAWFISH 981

231 HADDOCK 982

231 HADDOCK 983 231 HADDOCK 984 231 HADDOCK 985 184 SKIPJACK 986 276 SAWFISH 987

283 TINOSA 988

— 989

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

91 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 267 POMPON 990

Reference Source(s) Comments 1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Attack Numbers 990–1003 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

Hawk Jul 43 25/19 02-40N 148-26E AK 5700 T2/4TUP D ISM 25 02-46N 148-35E XAK 3081 Kinsen M. H PR says stopped & settled. ULTRA rept S under tow 27 Jul or later. WS3 says left Rabaul for Wake D1 I 22 Jul in convoy 2323, ca 1755 25 Jul @ 02-46N 148-35E hit by 2 torp in #1 & 2 holds, bow blown off; XPG Choan M #2 took in tow 27 Jul & reached Truk 31 Jul. M1 says 39 killed. [W says survived war.] 267 POMPON 1 Hawk Jul 43 25/19 02-40N 148-26E AK 6600 T3/4TUP S 991 IJSM 25 02-46N 148-35E A-AK 5871 Thames M. S PR says broke in two, b/u noise. WS3 says in convoy 2323, ca 1755 25 Jul @ 02-46N 148-35E S1 hit stbd amidships & in #4 hold by 2 torp, caught fire, then was cut in two by 3rd torp, S 1811, 6 killed. 231 HADDOCK 5 Davenport Jul 43 27/02 04-59N 139-04E AO 10500 T2/7NUP D 992 Ult Note PR says low in water but making 10 kts. ULTRA says unk ship rept torp tracks @ 02-40N 139-00E. 03 277 SCAMP 3 Ebert Jul 43 27/03 02-38S 149-20E AO 10000 T2/6NUP D 993 IS 27 02-44N 149-29E AO 18300 Kazahaya M PR says 1 contact hit, 1 or 2 influence hits heard. ULTRA rept 1 hit, at Yokohama until 26 Sep. D1 WS11-307 says left Rabaul for Truk 25 Jul, on 27 Jul @ 02-44S 149-29E D by torp stbd bow, arr Truk 29 Jun, thence to Yokosuka. WS17 has photo of D to bow. [S 6 Oct 43 by 280 STEELHEAD & 283 TINOSA.] 194 SEADRAGON 7 Rutter Jul 43 27/11 19-20N 166-32E AK 5000 T1/2DUP D 994 WJSM 27 Wake I. XAP 10672 Suwa M. SJ PR says stern under. ULTRA notes att. WS1 says beached on reef 28 Mar & abandoned. M1 says H1 stricken from register 1 Jul 43. [J lists 28 Mar 43 date of 282 TUNNY att & credits jointly with 230 FINBACK 5 Apr 43; W credits FINBACK & SEADRAGON only; I does not list this att.] 276 SAWFISH 3 Sands Jul 43 27/12 32-32N 127-41E DD 1700 T1/4DUP S 995 WIJS 27 Goto I. CMc 720 Hirashima S PR says expl, stern still out 1 hr later, photo. ULTRA posit 32-30N 128-00E. WS2 says torp 1305 S1 @ 32-34N 127-42E, blew up after 1 hit, prob no surviviors. 277 SCAMP 3 Ebert Jul 43 27/18 02-50S 149-01E SS 2300 T1/4DUP S 996 IWST Note E of Australia SS 1400 I-168 S J Sub position {2180} {I-24} PR says sub had gun f wd, big expl, b/u noise. WS7 says S here. TROM says fired at SCAMP but S1 missed, then was S, all 97 hands killed. [I lists I-168 given up 4 Aug 43; I-24 missing 11 Jun 43 (NE of Attu).] — — — Jul 43 — — — — — X 997 I 27 Hainan I. C-AK 1972 {Teikin M.} S [No sub att likely. J says S by mine @ 19-57N 109-05E. See mine list.] XE 135 S-30 8 Stevenson, W.A. Jul 43 28/14 51-02N 154-55E AK 7000 T2/3DUP D 998 Ult Note PR not available. ULTRA says torp track reported @ 51-00N 155-00E. 03 230 FINBACK 6 Tyree, J.A. Jul 43 30/23 06-31S 111-26E APK 10800 T1/3NSR S 999 JSM 3006-30S 111-30E A-AK 4719 Ryuzan M. S I Aug1 06-30N 111-30E PR says hit seen, fire & expl, radar pip lost, lifeboats seen. {I latitude is misprint.} WS1 says S1 left Surabaya 30 Jul for Singapore; ca 0020 31st @ 06-21S 111-30E was hit by 2 of 4 torp port side #3 hold & eng rm & S 0030, 47 passengers & 5 crew killed. 189 SAURY 7 Dropp Jul 43 31/03 27-03N 135-27E DD 1500 Ram D 1000 Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says DD hit periscope shears. L4U 194 SEADRAGON 7 Rutter Jul 43 31/13 17-40N 163-58E AK 3000 T1/3DUP D 1001 Ult Note PR says low order expl seen, black smoke, target got underway. ULTRA rept torp track @ 17-05N 03 164-38E. 266 POGY 2 Wales Aug 43 1/00 11-16N 153-34E AV 15600 T2/4NUP S 1002 WISM 31 11-04N 153-18E XAKV 7496 Mogamigawa S M. J 1 Aug PR says hits heard, b/u noise, claimed D only. Winton says ident by ULTRA. WS3 says left Yokosuka S1 forTruk 24 Jul in convoy 3724 with 700 military passengers, torpedoes, rice & canteen goods, ca 2307 31 Jul @ 11-08N 154-18E hit by 2 torp & S, 1 crew & ca 130 military passengers killed. 280 STEELHEAD 2 Whelchel Aug 43 1/06 10-20N 153-30E AK 4800 T2/4DUP S 1003 M 1 10-52N 153-16E B-AK 5385 Seiko M. D IS XAP U PR says 2 hits, b/u noises. ULTRA rept hit in #4 hold, reached Truk, S there by a/c 17 Feb 44. WS3 D1 says in convoy 3724, ordered back to pick up 600 survivors of Mogamigawa M; ca 0610 torp in #4 hold but kept afloat by cargo of timber & arr Truk 2 Aug.

Attack Numbers 1004–1018

92

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 6 Tyree, J.A. Aug 43 1/07 04-19S 112-09E AK 5700 T1/4DUP D IM 30 04-10S 112-10E A-AK 7347 Atlas M. M Note Jul-1 Aug PR says 2 prematures, 1 hit, target pulled away at 8 kts; had #934 on bridge. ULTRA and M1 give D1 date 1 Aug, proceeding to Kumai Bay, operational in Oct. [I gives tons as 7400; S 2 Nov 44 by 391 POMFRET.] 8 Stevenson, W.A. Aug 43 1/16 51-03N 155-53E AK 7000 T2/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard 50 sec after firing, screws lost, noise of air escaping. 03 8 Kefauver Aug 43 3/16 09-56N 117-31E AK 4400 T2/3DUP S UltS Note PR says hits heard & seen, disappeared. ULTRA rept torp track @ 09-52N 117-37E. WS2 says 03 convoy 916 c/o 6 marus & 1 escort evaded torp ca 1714. 6 Tyree, J.A. Aug 43 3/23 05-18S 111-52E AK 5500 T2/5NSR S JSM 4 05-18S 111-50E A-AK 6070 Kaisho M. S I 3 PR says hits seen, S by stern. WS1 says left Surabaya on 3 Aug to help rescue Alaska-Go (unident); S1 ca 0032 on 4 Aug at loc given was hit by torp stbd side in #4 hold & S instantly, 57 Japanese, 139 “local persons,” & 47 crew lost. 7 Rutter Aug 43 4/19 07-40N 160-45E AK 5000 T1/2TUP D IM 4 07-30N 161-12E B-AK 4519 Tatebe M. UC {Kembu M.} PR says hit & smoking. M1 says light D in collision, poss while avoiding torp. ULTRA rept hit, L3A able to navigate. [No info in WS records.] 8 McGregor, L.D. Aug 43 5/03 24-37N 152-45E AO 5000 T3/3NSR S WISM 5 Sub Position XAP 1991 Shoju M. S J {2022} PR says hits seen, bow in air. WS1 says left Marcus I. 4 Aug for Chichi-Jima; ca 0102 5th @ sub S1 position was torp & S, 26 killed. [I & W give tons as 1911; M1 gives location as 28-37N 152-45E; I longitude 158-50E prob garbled.] 6 Coye Aug 43 5/10 01-53N 153-52E AS 10000 T0/4DUP 0 IS 5 NNE of Rabaul CM 4000 Tsugaru M PR says 1 possible hit. WS11-42 says left Truk 4 Aug, D by torp 5 Aug N of Rabaul, arr there 6 D1 Aug; left 31 Aug for Truk after temp repairs, then to Yokosuka, under repair until Dec. [D 21 Jun 44 by HNMS K-XIV, S 29 Jun 44 by 227 DARTER.] 1 Lynch, R.C. Aug 43 6/10 13-49N 133-15E AK 3100 T1/1DUP D Ult Unident PR says dud expl heard, no hit claimed. ULTRA rept torp att @ 13-50N 133-15E. L4U 8 McGregor, L.D. Aug 43 6/14 21-03N 153-31E CVE 22500 T3/6DUP D UltS Note PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept CVE Otaka (Taiyo) att, no D. WS13-JT1 says Taiyo rep 4 torp - 03 @ 21-23N 153 20E, no D. [D 24 Sep 43 by 288 CABRILLA, S 18 Aug 44 by 269 RASHER.] 8 Lewellen Aug 43 6/23 27-54N 140-51E AK 7600 T1/6NSV D Ult Note PR says 1 torp prematured, lookout saw hit, slowed down. ULTRA rept torp track @ 28-56N 03 140-37E. 7 Rutter Aug 43 7/02 08-49N 167-23E AK 5000 T1/4NSV D Claim Unconfirmed PR says fired at convoy, expl seen on 2 farther ships, both disappeared from radar. 03 7 Rutter Aug 43 7/02 08-49N 167-23E AK 5000 T1/ NSV D Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl seen on farther ship, disappeared from radar. 03 5 Burrows Aug 43 8/07 24-12N 142-52E APK 10000 T2/4TUP S WIJSM 8 24-03N 142-45E XAE 7148 Naruto M. S PR says S stern first, photo. WS2 says was in convoy 2262 Rabaul-Saipan with 198 passengers, S1 10,000 sacks of sugar, 100T general cargo, & 2000 empty drums; ca 0558 hit by 2 torp stbd in eng rm & between #5 & 6 holds, own d/c expl, S in 40 min, 12 passengers, 4 crew, and 14 guards killed. 7 Nicholas Aug 43 8/24 46-48N 145-20E AK 7000 T3/4NUP S Ult Note PR says expl heard. ULTRA says Shinko M #2 rept torp track @ 46-50N 144-40E, no D. 03 8 Chappell Aug 43 9/06 24-51N 122-12E APK 4500 T1/3DUP S IJSM 9 24-10N 122-10E C-APK 3183 Sekko M. S PR says Kiso M cl, light, merchant flag on side, trawler escort; hit seen & heard. WS2 says was en rt S1 Naha-Takao with 22 passengers & 3078T general cargo; ca 0633 hit stbd in #2 coal bunker & by dud in #1 hold, S ca 0956 @ 24-59N 122-10E, no casualties.

230 FINBACK 1004

135 S-30 1005 198 TAMBOR 1006

230 FINBACK 1007

194 SEADRAGON 1008

173 PIKE 1009

236 SILVERSIDES 1010

261 MINGO 1011 173 PIKE 1012

180 POLLACK 1013

194 SEADRAGON 1014 194 SEADRAGON 1015 239 WHALE 1016

182 SALMON 1017 191 SCULPIN 1018

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

93 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Comments

182 SALMON 1019

7

230 FINBACK 1020

6

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Attack Numbers 1019–1035 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Nicholas Aug 43 10/13 46-58N 143-30E AK 4100 T3/8DUP SM 10 46-55N 143-30E C-Crab 2420 Wakanoura M. J {2408} I {2460} PR says rolled over and S. WS1 says was torp ca 1145 at loc given, S at 1211, 1 passenger killed. Tyree, J.A. Aug 43 11/05 05-31S 120-45E AK 6300 T1/7NSR M 11 05-30S 120-48E XAK 6343 Tatsumiya M. I XCM PR ident ship, says hit under stack & stopped. M1 says 7 killed, towed to Surabaya, under repair 14 mo; was XCM rerated XAK 25 Aug 42. [WS3 says no record of att but was in area.] Rice Aug 43 13/06 34-42N 136-13E AK 7100 T2/4DUP IM 13 33-45N 136-17E C-Ore 5486 Hidaka M. PR says hits were duds. [M1 says later requisitioned as XAK.] {W gives name Hikade M.} [J says S 20 Jan 44 by 310 BATFISH.] Peterson Aug 43 13/23 23-24N 142-26E AO 9200 T3/6NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen down by stern, almost under, b/u noise. Peterson Aug 43 13/23 23-24N 142-26E AK 9900 T3/4NUP WIJSM 13 24-04N 142-21E XPG 1299 Edo M. PR says seen to blow up, b/u noise. WS1 says torp & S during night of 13 Aug at loc given, casualties not given. Morton Aug 43 15/01 43-12N 140-00E AK 3000 T0/1NUP M 14 43-24N 140-26E C-Crab 4682 Ryokai M. I C {4655} PR says hit by dud torps. [M1 ident as crab factory; S 22 Aug 43 by 179 PLUNGER.]

Damg. Eval. S S S1 D M D1

263 PADDLE 1021

1

281 SUNFISH 1022

4

281 SUNFISH 1023

4

238 WAHOO 1024

6

238 WAHOO 1025

6

Morton Aug 43 15/04 43-15N 140-03E AK IM 15 43-46N 140-30E XAO PR says dud hit, air flask expl. [S 21 Dec 43 by 305 SKATE.]

6000 6428

T0/1TUP Terukawa M.

0 L L1

238 WAHOO 1026

6

Morton Aug 43 18/09 45-35N 146-50E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 4-inch and 20mm, seen to S.

30

GD Unk

S

179 PLUNGER 1027

8

Bass Aug 43 18/13 43-30N 140-30E AK 4500 T0/2DUP IM 18 43-24N 140-28E A/C-AK 5633 Okuni M. Note {Taikoku M.} PR says no expl seen, speeded up & left. [Probable dud hit. S 31 Aug 44 by 220 BARB. WS gives name Taikoku M.]

0 L

Sam

D L L1 S 03 S S S1 0 L L1

S3

L1

230 FINBACK 1028

6

Tyree, J.A. Aug 43 19/14 03-01S 125-50E AK 1500 GD UltM 19 Banda Sea A-AK 300 Kuroshio M. PR says att small stmr & 2 mine planter escorts, 10 4-inch hits on stmr. ULTRA rept sub on surface @ 03-00S 126-00E.

D S S1

230 FINBACK 1029

6

Tyree, J.A. Aug 43 19/14 Claim Unconfirmed PR says set afire by 20mm, settled.

S

230 FINBACK 1030

6

Tyree, J.A. Aug 43 19/14 03-01S 125-50E PC 800 GD D M 19 W of Ceram XSC 355 Shonan M. #17 L J Balikpapan SC 200 {Cha 109} S PR say hit by 4-inch, afire, headed for beach & S. [See att on Cha 109 15 Mar 45 by HMS D1 SPIRIT. W&S say Cha 109 was ex-Du Kawi, S 14 Aug by a/c (no likely sub att then); I says D by a/c 19 Aug; basis for J attribution unk.]

— 1031

— — Aug 43 — — — — I 19 38-52N 121-02E C-AK 1350 [No likely sub att. WSE5-155 says ex-Nor Dukat, stranded @ 58-25N 122-20E.]

209 GRAYLING 1032

8L Brinker Aug 43 19 Balikpapan AK 6000 T Claim Unconfirmed Unident Att not in SORG; info from USSL citing radio msg. [GRAYLING lost between 9-12 Sep, Lingayan Gulf area.]

D

206 GAR 1033

9

238 WAHOO 1034

6

238 WAHOO 1035

6

S S S1 S S S1 S

03-01S 125-50E

Pat

800

Lautrup Aug 43 20/17 00-58N 119-01E AK 4000 WIJSM 20 01-00N 119-00E XAK 955 PR says expl, broke in half. WS1 says torp & S 20 Aug @ sub position, 12 killed. Morton Aug 43 20/17 45-50N 148-22E Sam 25 IM 20 45-30N 146-30E C-Ms 33 PR says fishing boat wrecked by 4-inch, boarded, 6 POW taken. Morton Aug 43 20/18 45-50N 148-22E Sam NG Claim Unconfirmed Att not in SORG; PR says set afire & S by 4-inch, crew jumped overboard.

GD Unk

D3

— {Amoy M.}

T1/3DUP Seizan M. GD Inari M. #1 G Unk

X S XE

D4UL

S3

Attack Numbers 1036–1051 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 179 PLUNGER 1036

8

238 WAHOO 1037

6

HNMS O-24 1038

8

209 GRAYLING 1039

8L

175 TARPON 1040

Att 8

175 TARPON 1041

8

198 TAMBOR 1042

8

198 TAMBOR 1043

8

193 SWORDFISH 1044

8

193 SWORDFISH 1045

8

179 PLUNGER 1046

8

284 TULLIBEE 1047

1

284 TULLIBEE 1048

1

173 PIKE 1049

8

263 PADDLE 1050

1

173 PIKE 1051

8

94 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Bass Aug 43 20/19 42-15N 139-58E AK 4500 T2/6DUP IJSM 20 41-43N 139-55E C-AK 3404 Seitai M. PR says seen to S, boats & debris in water. WS1 says left Tokyo 17 Aug for Otaru with 1800 tons general cargo & empty drums; ca 1807 20th @ 41-41N 139-38E was hit port side in coal bunker & #3 hold, stopped & was shelled by sub & S, 1 killed. Morton Aug 43 20/19 45-47N 148-42E Sam 35 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. De Vries Aug 43 20 S of Penang MV 3000 T1/4 WIJSM 20 05-09N 100-10E XPG 2538 Chosa M. BSH says hit by 1 of 4 torp, seen S in about 10 min. WS1 says torp & S ca 1820 20 Aug while searching for sub, 5 killed. Brinker Aug 43 20 Sibutu Passage AO 250 G Note Unident not in SORG; U says sub reported sinking pocket tanker & taking POW. Wogan Aug 43 21/20 33-45N 139-45E AK 6300 T1/3NUR Ult 33-37N 139-34E Note PR says expl heard, target not seen. ULTRA rept att @ 33-37N 139-34E. Wogan Aug 43 21/20 33-45N 139-45E AK 6500 T2/3NUR Ult 33-37N 139-34E Note PR says expl heard, target not seen. ULTRA rept att @ 33-37N 139-34E. Kefauver Aug 43 22/08 16-44N 113-38E AO 17000 T0/5DUP SM 22 16-44N 133-38E XAO 17548 Kyokuyo M. PR says fired 0917, saw 3 hit & bounce off. WS2 says was in convoy 316 Saigon-Pescadores; slight D [dud hits]. [J says S 13 Nov E China Sea by unk agent; W says S 17 Sep 43 (M1 says 19 Sep) in typhoon.] Kefauver Aug 43 22/09 Same Attack Same Same Same S 22 16-44N 133-38E A-AK 5253 {Shoto M.} Same att as previous but only 1 ship fired at. WS2 says left Saigon for Bako 18 Aug in convoy 316, att by sub 0918 22 Aug and S. I, J & WS1 say S 31 Aug by 197 SEAWOLF. [See att that date.] Parker Aug 43 22/13 02-40N 137-10E AP 8600 T1/2DUP IJM 22 02-53N 136-21E A-AK 3016 Nishiyama M. S {Seizan M.} PR says 3 expl heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy O-703 Rabaul-Palau empty; att ca 1138 @ 02-55N 136-43E, 1 torp passed under, 2nd hit #3 hold, S ca 1143, 7 killed. Parker Aug 43 22/13 02-40N 137-10E AP 8400 T2/2DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard. Bass Aug 43 22/14 42-40N 139-48E AK 4500 T2/3DUP SM 22 42-39N 139-47E C-Crab 4682 Ryokai M. IJ AK {4655} PR says 1st hit blew off rudder, stopped, hit again amidships, missing later. [M1 ident as crab says left Suttsu, Hokkaido for Niigata on 22 Aug with cargo of salted turbot; ca 1433 that day at 42-41N 139-54E was hit stbd side by 3 torp (1 was dud) & S in 3 min, casualties not given. Brindupke Aug 43 22/18 10-09N 147-25E AK 5000 T1/3DUP Note Note PR says hit heard, b/u noise. [May have been first hit on Kaisho M. this att; WS2 says no other ship hit.] Brindupke Aug 43 22/18 10-09N 147-25E AK 7000 T2/3DUP WIJSM 22 10-13N 147-20E XAK 4164 Kaisho M. PR says ship was war color, hits heard, b/u noise, wreckage. WS1 says left Truk on 21 Aug for Yokosuka; ca 1659 next day was hit by torp port side & hit again ca 1700, listed to port & S stern first ca 1706, 3 killed. McGregor, L.D. Aug 43 22/23 21-52N 137-50E AK 2000 T1/2NSR ISM 22 21-50N 137-52E A-AK 1915 Toun M. PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept 1 hit, out until Oct. WS2 says left Palau for Ujina 18 Aug in convoy FU-806, on night 22 Aug @ 21-50N 137-52E att by 4 torp, 1 dud hit coal bunker port side, slight D. [See addl att 23 Aug. S 23 Oct 44 by 306 TANG.] Rice Aug 43 23/12 34-37N 137-53E AK 5500 T2/6DUP IJSM 23 34-36N 137-54E C-APK 5248 Ataka M. PR says listing, down by stern, abandoned, photo. WS2 says was en rt Yokohama-Keelung with 5200T gen cargo & 9 horses; ca 1212 hit by 2 torp port eng rm & #5 hold @ 34-35N 138-54E, S ca 1255, 1 killed. [Ship ident as ex-It Ada.] McGregor, L.D. Aug 43 23/18 24-28N 137-36E AK 4000 T1/2DUP UltS Note PR says geyser of water seen alongside, 2 expl heard, ship left. ULTRA rept torp track @ 24-38N 137-36E. WS2 says Toun M evaded torp ca 1805 @ 24-08N 137-37E after prev att 22 Aug.

Damg. Eval. S S S1

S S3 S S S1 S S3UL D 03 D 03 0 L L1

0 S 03XE D S S1 D 03 S S S1

D XR S S S1

D L L1

S S S1

D 03

95 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 281 SUNFISH 1052 239 WHALE 1053

239 WHALE 1054 282 TUNNY 1055

282 TUNNY 1056 202 TROUT 1057

282 TUNNY 1058

209 GRAYLING 1059

180 POLLACK 1060

185 SNAPPER 1061

228 DRUM 1062

228 DRUM 1063 175 TARPON 1064

HMS TRIDENT 1065 232 HALIBUT 1066

197 SEAWOLF 1067

Reference Source(s) Comments 4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Attack Numbers 1052–1067 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Peterson Aug 43 23/22 19-55N 117-20E AP 7400 T2/3NSR Ult Note PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA rept sub sighted @ 20-00N 117-25E. 5 Burrows Aug 43 24/02 31-15N 129-00E AO 10000 T1/2NUP M 24 31-30N 128-35E B-AO 7268 San Diego M. PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA says 7269T XAO San Diego M rept torp track @ 31-30N 12835E, no evident D. M3 says premature expl caused minor oil leak. 5 Burrows Aug 43 24/02 31-15N 129-00E AK 7000 T1/2NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard. 4 Scott Aug 43 25/06 10-01N 133-32E AK 5400 T1/2DUP S Note PR says timed expl heard. WS2 says convoy FU-407 c/o 6 marus & 2 escorts att 0613 @ 09-53N 133-42E, no D. 4 Scott Aug 43 25/06 10-01N 133-32E AK 5400 T1/1DUP S Note PR says timed hit heard. WS2 says was in convoy FU-407, no ship hit. 10 Clark, A.H. Aug 43 25/09 00-32N 125-18E Sam 36 GD M 25 Sub position C-Ms 25 Shojiro M. PR {Kashima M.} PR says boarded, crew taken off, S by demo & 3-inch. PR ident as Kashima M, 36T. 4 Scott Aug 43 26/11 07-30N 134-20E AK 8900 T2/3DUP Ult Note PR says hit heard, screws stopped. ULTRA says 7620T XAP Amagisan M rept no D @ 07-33N 134-27E, Tsurumi & Ch 4 also in convoy. [Att 8 Oct 43 by 212 GATO, S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] 8L Brinker Aug 43 27 13-35N 120-45E APK 5500 T? IJSM 27 13-35N 121-22E A-AK 5480 Meizan M. [GRAYLING lost between 9-12 Sep, Lingayan Gulf area.] WS1 says ca 0225 27 Aug hit stbd in stern, S ca 0826, 4 killed. [M1 says was ex-Nor Ven Koh.] 8 Lewellen Aug 43 27/03 32-27N 132-24E AK 6000 T1/4NSV IJSM 27 32-28N 132-23E A-AK 3520 Taifuku M. PR says hit heard, column of water, seen smoking next morning. WS2 says was with convoy FU-806 en rt Palau to Ujina with 160 passengers & ashes of 137 dead; ca 0258 1 torp hit port side, 1 crossed bow & 2 pased under keel, then 2 more hit in #3 and 4 holds, S ca 0311, ca 14 passengers killed. 7 Clementson Aug 43 27/15 13-31N 144-37E APK 8600 T2/3DUP WIM 27 Guam XAK 8359 Tokai M. J PR says hit in Apra hbr, S from amidships aft, bow high. M1 says had been raised & was being towed out by Tokyo M when torp, bottomed in outer hbr & abandoned. [J credits jointly with 229 FLYING FISH; see listing 26 Jan 43. Also hit by 178 PERMIT on 5 May 43.] 7 McMahon Aug 43 28/01 01-30S 148-35E AK 5000 T2/4NSR ISM 27 01-31S 148-41E XAK 6438 Yamagiri M. PR says hits heard on 2 ships. ULTRA rept returned to Rabaul for repairs. WS2 says left Rabaul for Palau 28 Aug in convoy O-605, ca 2255 hit by torp, huge hole stbd side, ret to Rabaul. [S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] 7 McMahon Aug 43 28/01 01-30S 148-35E AK 5000 T1/2NSR S Note PR says hit heard, b/u noise. WS2 says all others in convoy arr safely at Palau. 8 Wogan Aug 43 28/04 33-42N 139-44E AK 5500 T1/4TUP ISM 28 33-39N 139-28E XAF 4758 Shinsei M. PR says hit f wd of bridge, mast blown off. WS3 says left Yokosuka for Truk 27 Aug in convoy 3827B, ca 0445 @ 33-52N 129-29E D by torp; convoy ret to Tokyo Bay. [S gives tons as 4746. S 7 Jan 45 by a/c.] 1 Newstead Aug 43 29 Pulo Weh CL 5800 T1/8 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says timed expl heard. 6 Galantin Aug 43 30/15 41-53N 141-10E AK 3800 T1/3DUP IJSM 30 41-50N 141-13E C-AK 6581 Taibun M. PR says hit seen, settling, b/u noise. WS1 says left Muroran for Kawasaki on 30 Aug; ca 1330 at 41-52N 141-11E evaded 1 torp but was hit port side near bow, abandoned 1340 & S bow first, 5 killed. 10 Gross Aug 43 31/09 28-27N 123-03E AK 8500 T2/4DUP IJSM 31 28-30N 123-06E C-Ore 5486 Kokko M. PR says att convoy of 5 ships & 2 escorts, seen with stern under to stack, S in 2 min. WS says left Bako for Moji 29 Aug in convoy no. 1430 with 8500T iron ore;, ca 1010 31 Aug in middle of E China Sea hit port amidships by 1 of 3 torp & S @ 28-34N 123-05E, 20 killed; convoy c/o Kokko M, Durban M, Fusei M, Banshu M, Harushima M, prob Shoto M, 1 unident, TB Sagi escort.

Damg. Eval. D 03 D L L1 D 03 D 03 D 03 S S S1 D 03 S S* S1L D S S1

S S SJ S1P

S M D1

S 03 D M D1

U 03 S S S1

S S S1

Attack Numbers 1068–1081

96

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Comments 10 Gross Aug 43 31/09 28-27N 123-03E IJSM 31 28-30N 123-06E PR says seen down by stern & listing. Had #3 on stack. M1 says says S 22 Aug; see 198 TAMBOR att that date.] 10 Gross Aug 43 31/09 28-27N 123-03E IST 31 28-30N 123-06E

197 SEAWOLF 1068

197 SEAWOLF 1069

197 SEAWOLF 1070

10

197 SEAWOLF 1071

10

181 POMPANO 1072

7L

197 SEAWOLF 1073

10

185 SNAPPER 1074

7

180 POLLACK 1075

8

181 POMPANO 1076

7L

281 SUNFISH 1077

4

264 PARGO 1078

1

218 ALBACORE 1079

6

175 TARPON 1080

8

197 SEAWOLF 1081

10

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

AK 7500 T1/4DUP A/C-AK 5253 Shoto M. 1 killed. [WS1 says 31 Aug; WS2

Damg. Eval. D S S1

Same TB

0 M

Same Same 960 Sagi Note PR says TB last seen heading toward port. [W says normal displ as blt was 960T, later rebuilt, was 1043T by 1944; S 8 Nov 44 by 253 GUNNEL.] TROM & WS say Sagi apparently recd D of some sort not mentioned in WS2 & ret to Japan, back on convoy duty 10 Sep. Gross Sep 43 1/21 31-28N 127-24E AK 6700 T1/5NSP Note Note PR says stopped by 1 hit, missed by 1 later. WS says Fusei M hit in #1 hold ca 2256 & hit again aft 30 min later, stopped & abandoned 2400. [See final att on 2 Sep.] Gross Sep 43 1/21 Same attack Same Same Same SM 1 31-27N 127-28E A/C-AK 7163 Durban M. WS says avoided torp 1245, hit by dud ca 2256 1 Sep. [This att not in I; S 21 Aug 44 by 262 MUSKALLUNGE. Banshu M also avoided torp 3 times during the previous series of attacks.] Thomas, W.M. Sep 43 1 Unk Unk Unk T? M 1 25-15N 124-53E C-AK 3311 Ryuto M. I Off Miyako C {451} {Nankai M.} Att not in SORG or U. M1 says torp, slight D. [Nankai M was ex-Br Hsin Chang Wo, no record of D, still operating at end of war. POMPANO only sub in area. Ryuto M sunk by 236 SILVERSIDES 29 Dec 43.] Gross Sep 43 2/01 31-28N 127-24E AK 6700 T0/2+GN IJSM 1 31-16N 127-14E A-AK 2256 Fusei M. PR says missed by 2 torp after being stopped 31 Aug, S by gunfire. WS2 says was hit @ 31-27N 127-28E ca 2158 1 Sep port side #1 hold & again 30 min later, abandoned ca 1200 1 Sep, fired on by sub & S ca 0300 2 Sep. M1 says no casualties. [Ship was ex-Br Fausang.] Clementson Sep 43 2/15 08-40N 151-31E DD 1800 T3/3DUP IWS 2 N of Truk I. PF 870 Mutsure J {860} PR says bow blown off, afire, disappeared. WS2 says was escorting convoy 4902 Truk-Yokosuka; hit ca 1401 stbd bow & eng rm @ 08-40N 151-30E, bow broke off, capsized & S ca 1413; d/c expl; 38 killed, 8 died on DD Ikazuchi, 118 survived. Lewellen Sep 43 3/20 34-10N 140-12E AK 5000 T2/4NUP WIJSM 3 33-43N 140-00E B-AK 3521 Tagonoura M. PR says hits heard, screw stopped. WS2 says was in convoy 4827 Truk-Yokosuka with shells, empty drums, & 110 passengers; ca 1955 was hit stbd #1 hold by 1 of 3 torp, S ca 2100, 6 passengers & 1 crew killed, CD Oki removed 149 survivors. Thomas, W.M. Sep 43 3 Unk Unk Unk T? SM 3 41-00N 141-34E C-AK 6041 Akama M. IJ {5600} S* Att not in SORG or U. J lists as prob S; source unk. WS1 says was torp ca 0200 on 3 Sep at loc given, 10 crew killed, 51 rescued by fishing boats. [POMPANO only sub in area.] Peterson Sep 43 4/00 22-22N 120-04E AP 10000 T2/4NSR JSM 4 22-06N 119-50E A-AK 4186 Kozan M. I PR says stopped, big expl. WS2 says was en rt Manila-Takao; hit 0115 in #3 hold, towed by XPG Chohakusan M but ran aground 2035, total loss, 9 crew and 13 passsengers killed. Eddy Sep 43 4/03 30-06N 128-02E AO 10000 T2/4NSR IM 4 30-13N 128-16E C-AO 5141 Ryuei M. PR says 1 hit was dud, target expl, lost from radar. [W lists as both XAO & Std AO 1TM. M1 says was civilian ship at this time, torp @ 30-05N 128-10E. Sunk 3 Jan 44 by 234 KINGFISH.] Hagberg Sep 43 4/04 05-32N 156-23E AK 4200 T3/4NSR WIJSM 3-4 05-26N 156-37E XPG 2627 Heijo M. PR says hits seen, fire & smoke, S stern first. WS1 says S by sub 3 Sep. M1 says 2 killed. [W lists as both XPG & Std AK 1C.] Wogan Sep 43 4/23 35-56N 157-59E PC 1000 T1/2NUP WM 4 35-40N 159-02E XPkt 97 Yurin M. IS {Yulin M.} PR says blew up & S. GF says Yulin M presumed S by torp 9 Sep @ ca 36N 158E. [W and M1 say Yulin was Chinese name; WS notes that Japanese language has no letter L so substitutes R in transliteration.] Gross Sep 43 5/08 29-48N 140-20E Sam 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S from 19 3-inch hits.

D4

D XR 0 L L1 U D S L3L

S S S1

S S S1

D S S1

U S S1L S S H T1 S M D1 S S S1 S S S1

S S3

97 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 10 Gross Sep 43 5/08 29-48N 140-20E Sam 75 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 12 3-inch hits, abandoned & awash. S3 6 Hagberg Sep 43 5/09 03-50N 160-20E AK 5000 T1/3DUP D ISM 5 03-48N 160-38E XAK 4211 Hokusho M. L PR says 1 dud hit seen. ULTRA rept 2 dud hits, leaking badly, heading for Kusai. WS3 and M1 say D1 left Truk for Kusai 27 Aug, arr 6 Sep. [See 167 NARWHAL att that date. Kusai is between Truk & Nauru.] 8 Parker Sep 43 5/03 01-10N 142-10E AK 7000 T4/4DUP S IJSM 5 01-35N 141-45E A-APK 3203 Tenkai M. S PR says hits heard, wreckage seen later. WS2 says was en rt Palau-Wewak in convoy Wewak #8 S1 with 60 passengers, ammo, gasoline & automobiles; hit ca 1312 port side under funnel by 1 torp, burned, expl & S 1430 @ 01-10N 142-10E, 3 passengers & 3 crew killed. 6 Galantin Sep 43 6/06 42-13N 142-16E AK 5900 T2/4DUP S IJSM 6 42-13N 142-00E C-AK 3362 Shogen M. S PR says small splash seen, 2 light expl, bel missed but seen settling by stern, boats in water. WS1 says S1 torp & S ca 0500 6 Sep @ 42-12N 142-00E, no casualties. 1 McGregor, D. Sep 43 6/10 07-31N 134-21E AP 7500 T3/4DUP D Ult Note PR says expl heard. ULTRA says DD Karukaya rept 4 torp tracks @ 07-32N 134-17E. 03 6 Galantin Sep 43 6/21 41-40N 142-24E DD 1000 T1/4NUP D IS 6 40-07N 142-20E CA 13380 Nachi L PR and ULTRA say 1 dud hit. WS13-J29 say 2 duds, slight D. [S5 Nov 44 by a/c.] L1 1 Eddy Sep 43 7/01 31-25N 129-07E APK 9800 T2/3NSR D Ult Note S PR says fired at convoy of 6 AK & 2 esc, target afire aft. ULTRA rept torp track @ 30-45N 03 128-44E. WS2 says convoy 194 en rt Maji-Takao c/o 9 marus & DD Sanae evaded torp ca 0115 @ 20-27N 128-43E. 1 Eddy Sep 43 7/01 31-25N 129-07E AK 5900 T2/3NSR S S Note PR says stopped, smoke & steam. WS2 says all evaded torp. 03 1 Eddy Sep 43 7/01 31-25N 129-07E AK 5900 T1/ NSR S S Note PR says hit in far column, ship seen with 60 deg down angle. WS2 says all evaded torp. 03 1 Eddy Sep 43 7/01 31-25N 129-07E AK 5800 T1/ NSR S S Note PR says hit in far column, cloud of smoke. WS2 says all evaded torp. 03 10 Gross Sep 43 7/21 30-28N 155-30E Sam 75 GM D M 7 30-30N 155-30E B-Pkt 124 Kaio M. #2 M PR says 4 3-inch hits, not S. M1 says wooden fishing vessel, medium damage. D1 6 Galantin Sep 43 7/24 40-51N 145-38E Sam 150 GN D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says battered by 4-inch & m/g. D3 7 McMahon Sep 43 8/14 02-44S 141-36E AK 2900 T1/3DUP S IJSM 8 02-30S 141-44E A-AK 1334 Hakutetsu S M. #13 PR says hit seen, S, survivors in water. WS2 says was en rt Palau-Wewak without escort; hit ca 1142 S1 in #3 hold @ 02-48S 141-46E, S quickly, 81 passengers & 18 crew lost, 58 survivors picked up later by Hakka M. 1 Lucas Sep 43 8/17 11-04N 110-27E AK 5900 T1/4DUP D S Note PR says hit heard. WS2 says Kazan M en rt Saigon-Bako in convoy 424 rept attacking sub, no D. 03 [Prob this attack.] 2 Dealey Sep 43 9/05 35-30N 140-40E AK 4000 T0/3NSR 0 ISM 9 35-40N 140-59E C-AK 3021 Koyo M. S J S* PR says torps apparently missed ahead. WS2 says left Yokohama for Hakodate 8 Sep in convoy, ca S1 0340 9 Sep in Katsuura Sea hit by dud in coal bunker, boiler flooded, abandoned 0420, taken in tow by DD Sawakaze but S ca 1617 @ 35-23N 140-38E; carried 300T flour, 150T steel items, & 850T gen cargo. 10 Clark, A.H. Sep 43 9/14 10-33N 125-32E SS 1600 T2/3DUP S J 9 Sub position SS 1630 {I-182} S PR says water pile seen, I-62 cl sub. WS11-37 says I-182 left Truk 22 Aug for New Hebrides, bel 03XE S ca 3 Sep in that area. [Basis for J attribution unk; sub att not in area.] 10 Bennett Sep 43 9/23 08-55N 168-12E AK 6800 T1/3NUP D

197 SEAWOLF 1082 218 ALBACORE 1083

193 SWORDFISH 1084

232 HALIBUT 1085

304 SEAHORSE 1086 232 HALIBUT 1087 264 PARGO 1088

264 PARGO 1089 264 PARGO 1090 264 PARGO 1091 197 SEAWOLF 1092 232 HALIBUT 1093 228 DRUM 1094

286 BILLFISH 1095

257 HARDER 1096

202 TROUT 1097

178 PERMIT

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1082–1097 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

98

Attack Numbers 1098–1113 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 1098

181 POMPANO 1099

7L

214 GROUPER 1100

7

257 HARDER 1101

2

190 SPEARFISH 1102

8

190 SPEARFISH 1103

8

167 NARWHAL 1104

6

178 PERMIT 1105

10

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments UltM 9 E. of Kwajalein XAW 3787 {Tateyama M.} PR says hit heard, target later had list. ULTRA says unk ship rept att on Tateyama M 1148T AK @ 08-51N 166-18E, arr Palau 27 Sep. WS says no rept of D in Japanese records. Ship not in W. M has no info other than ULTRA report, says 1148T Tateyama M is a different ship. [S 1 Mar 45 by 392 STERLET.] Thomas, W.M. Sep 43 9 Unk Unk Unk T? IM 9 40-12N 141-55E A/C-AK 3005 Nanking M. Att not in SORG or U. [POMPANO only sub in area. Att 14 Nov 44 by 271 RAY, S 17 Mar 45 by 413 SPOT.] Hottel Sep 43 10/17 05-05N 149-55E APK 6400 T1/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. Dealey Sep 43 11/01 33-50N 139-53E AK 4000 T1/3NUR WIJSM 11-12 Mikura-Jima XAK 1050 Yoko M. PR says hit seen, 1 dud heard, back broken, sinking by stern. ULTRA posit 33-48N 139-37E. WS8 says S 12 Sep south of Izu Arch. M1 says 8 killed. Williams, J.W. Sep 43 11/02 30-56N 132-47E AK 5500 T1/2NUP IM 11 30-56N 132-47E A-AK 6962 Tsuyama M. PR says timed hit, target down by stern & dead in water. M1 says was in convoy O-008, towed back to Saeki by TB Sagi & CM Yurishima, 5 crew killed. [S 2 Oct 44 by 391 POMFRET.] Williams, J.W. Sep 43 11/02 30-56N 132-47E AK 5500 T2/2NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 timed hits. Latta Sep 43 11/08 00-28S 166-52E AK 4500 T1/2DUP WIJSM 11-12 NW of Nauru I. XAK 4211 Hokusho M. PR says seen afire & listing to port, ship hit by 218 ALBACORE 5 Sep. WS3 and M1 say left Kusai for Nauru 8 Sep with provisions for Nauru Defense Unit, ca 0605 11 Sep @ 00-28S 116-52E hit by torp, burned & S ca 0610, 32 crew killed. [No other ship successfully reached Nauru for the rest of the war.] Bennett Sep 43 12/04 08-33N 164-40E AK 8600 T3/3NSP Note Note PR says fired 6 torp at 3 ships, one with heavy tripod mast & engines aft seen down by stern, deck awash, also hit AK & AO. [See later hit same day.] Bennett Sep 43 12/07 08-33N 164-40E AK 8600 T2/2DUP IM 12 08-23N 165-12E XAPV 6938 Fujikawa M. PR says fired 4 torp at damaged AK & AO, S AK. M1 says hit portside #5 hold, towed to Roi 16 Sep for emergency repairs. [See repeat att on AO 13 Sep.] — Sep 43 — — — — — I 12 U PC 460 {Ch 13} [Ch 13 S 3 Apr 43 by 177 PICKEREL; I listing appears incorrect.] — Sep 43 — — — — — WI 12 48-00N 149-20E B-AG 1368 {Katsura M. #2} [No likely sub att this date, prob misprint; see 133 S-28 att 20 Sep.] Triebel Sep 43 13/01 30-06N 123-03E AP 9000 T1/6NUR IJSM 13 30-18N 123-35E C-APK 9655 Yamato M. PR says hit heard, low in water, boats out. WS2 says was en rt Mutsure-Keelung with 916 passengers, 3340T cargo, & 3000 pkg mail; att ca 0206, missed, dud hit #3 hold, 3rd expl in #2 hold, abandoned & sunk ca 0300, 29 passengers & 4 crew killed.

178 PERMIT 1106

10

— 1107

—

— 1108

—

279 SNOOK 1109

3

178 PERMIT 1110

10 Bennett Sep 43 13/03 08-33N 164-40E CL 5600 T2/2NUP UltM Note PR says hits heard, screws lost on sonar. ULTRA rept torp track @ 08-28N 167-37E. M1 says this was CL Naka, missed by torp.

Damg. Eval. D 03

U M D1L D 03 S S S1 D H D1 S 03 S S S1

S XR S M D1 X L XE X S XE S S S1

D 03

178 PERMIT 1111

10 Bennett Sep 43 13/07 08-33N 164-40E AO 10500 T3/3DUP S IS 12 08-23N 165-12E AO 14050 Shiretoko M PR says last seen low in water after 5 hits (2 on prev day). ULTRA rept towed to Empire. WS11-34 D1 says left Kwajalein 11 Sep, torp & D 12 Sep, towed to Roi by Katori M; left 1 Nov under tow by Momogawa M, torp 13 Nov W of Marianas Is but arr Sasebo 25 Nov for 6 mo under repair. [D 13 Nov 43 by 278 SCORPION & 7 Oct 44 by 224 COD, S 1 Feb 45 by a/c.]

— 1112

— — S

Sep 43 — 13

— Paramushiro

— XPkt

— 157

231 HADDOCK 1113

6

Sep 43 16/00 15

09-32N 150-38E 09-42N 150-36E

AK XARC

4000 641

— X {Matsumori M M. #3} GF says recd 2 shell hits in battle with sub, retd to owner postwar. [No likely sub att reptd on or near XE 13 Dec.]

Davenport M

T1/6NUP Osei M.

D L

99 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

268 PUFFER 1114

1

268 PUFFER 1115

1

211 GUDGEON 1116

9

237 TRIGGER 1117

6

190 SPEARFISH 1118

8

190 SPEARFISH 1119

8

190 SPEARFISH 1120

8

222 BLUEFISH 1121

1

153 S-42 1122

5

281 SUNFISH 1123

4

277 SCAMP 1124

4

277 SCAMP 1125

4

257 HARDER 1126

2

133 S-28 1127

7

214 GROUPER 1128

7

231 HADDOCK 1129

6

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1114–1129 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. IW XAC {Sansei M.} PR says 2 possible duds observed. M1 says hit by 1 dud port qtr @ 09-45N 150-36E, light D, L1 counterattacked with 8 d/c; repaired at Truk by Akashi and left for Saipan 19 Sep. Jensen Sep 43 17/03 04-14S 127-09E AK 5300 T2/3NUP S UltM Note PR says target disappeared, b/u noise. ULTRA rept torp track @ 04-20S 127-20E. 03 Jensen Sep 43 17/03 04-14S 127-09E AP 7500 T1/3NUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, target stopped with port list then started again. ULTRA rept torp track. 03 Post Sep 43 17/06 13-51N 145-02E PC 600 GD D M 17 13-50N 145E XAN 889 Shuko M. L Ult XCMc 304 {Fumi M. #2} PR says 2 5-inch hits. ULTRA believes this was ship engaged, minor D. WS says left Tokyo 21 Sep D1 in convoy. M1 says light D. [S 21 Sep 44 by 235 SHAD.] Dornin Sep 43 18/00 27-31N 126-57E AK 8500 T1/8NUS S J 18 Sub position A-AK 6435 Yowa M. S* SM 14 Off Okinawa S PR says 2 dud hits 17 Sep, S by 2nd att. ULTRA gave posit 27-20N 126-37E. WS1 says S 14 Sep S3 @ 27-31N 126-57E, 55 killed. [Date prob in error, no likely sub att 14 Sep.] Williams, J.W. Sep 43 18/05 29-07N 134-30E AK 7100 T2/4NUP S Ult Note PR says fired at convoy of 7 AKs, hits heard by sonar, target seen sinking with back broken & 03 smoking. ULTRA says Sagi rept torp track & 2 prematures @ 29-08N 134-29E. Williams, J.W. Sep 43 18/05 29-07N 134-30E AK 5500 T2/3NUP D Ult Note PR says center section of target seen smoking. ULTRA rept torp track & premature. 03 Williams, J.W. Sep 43 18/05 29-07N 134-30E AK 5500 T1/1NUP D Ult Note PR says screws heard to stop. ULTRA rept torp track & premature. 03 Porter Sep 43 18/07 05-38S 120-48E AK 500 GD S Ult 18 05-40S 120-50E NG NG NG NG PR says set afire by 4-inch. ULTRA rept gun att on unident ship. D3U Nauman Sep 43 18/17 50-22N 155-33E AK 3000 T1/3DUP 0 M 18 50-25N 155-35E XAK 2719 Chowa M. L I XPG PR says anchored, hit heard, smoking from funnel. M1 says medium D. [S 1 May 45 by 287 D1 BOWFIN.] Peterson Sep 43 18/17 25-02N 145-12E AK 5700 T1/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, screws stopped, b/u noise. ULTRA rept torp track @ 26-02N 145-23E. 03 Ebert Sep 43 19/01 00-25N 146-21E APK 8600 T2/8NUP S IJSM 18 01-05N 146-27E A-AK 8614 Kansai M. S PR says first hit 18 Sep, screw out of water, seen to S after further hits, ident from life ring. WS2 S1 says left Rabaul for Palau 16 Sep in convoy O-602A, torp ca 1700 18 Sep @ 01-03N 146-27E & abandoned, sub surfaced & shelled until S 0200 19 Sep; 23 of 1024 Army passengers & 1 crew killed. Ebert Sep 43 19/01 00-25N 146-27E DE 500 T1/ TUP D UltS 01-05N 146-27E Note PR says torp appeared to hit escort, not seen later. ULTRA rept Ch 38 & Ch 16 present. WS1 says 03 Ch 38 was only escort, no mention of D. Dealey Sep 43 19/17 33-30N 135-40E AO 7300 T1/3DUP S JSM 19 33-25N 135-38E C-AK 814 Kachisan M. S I {Kachiyama M.} PR says dud hit seen & heard, disintegrated on 2nd hit, S by bow. WS1 says left Yokohama on 17 S1 Sep for Kobe; ca 1700 on 19 Sep was torp & S at 33-25N 135-38E, 4 killed. Sisler Sep 43 20/16 49-05N 151-45E AK 4000 T2/4DUP S JSM 19-20 48-07N 149-20E XAK 1368 Katsura M. S [#2 Go] IW 12 Katsura M. #2 PR says seen to S. WS1 says torp & S at loc given, 5 killed. Initially rated as XPG. {12 Sep prob S1 misprint, no likely sub att that date.} Hottel Sep 43 20/17 00-02N 150-29E APK 6000 T1/4DUP D UltS Note PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept 4 torp seen @ 00N 150-35E, no D to Hatsushima convoy. 03 WS11-47 says this convoy left Truk 18 Sep & arr Rabaul 22nd, no D. Davenport Sep 43 20/23 07-34N 150-12E AO 19400 T3/6NSR S IS 20 07-23N 150-11E AO 14050 Notoro M

Attack Numbers 1130–1143 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

231 HADDOCK 1130

6

231 HADDOCK 1131

6

277 SCAMP 1132

4

237 TRIGGER 1133

6

100 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says hits seen, burned. ULTRA rept 1 hit, reached Truk, there until Feb 44. WS11-25 says left Palau 16 Sep, torp 20 Sep in Truk Sea, arr Truk next day, repairs compl 24 Jan 44. [9 Jan 43 D by 206 GAR; 3 Jun 43 missed by 182 SALMON; 29 Jun 44 D by 249 FLASHER; S 5 Nov 44 by a/c.] Davenport Sep 43 21/19 08-53N 148-30E AP 10400 T3/8NSR ISM 21 08-46N 148-43E XAC 5354 Shinyubari M. PR says hits seen, S after next target. WS3 says left Truk for Tinian 20 Sep in convoy 4920, ca Sep @ 08-53N 148-30E was hit under bridge but reached Tinian 24 Sep. [S 23 Feb 44 by 281 SUNFISH.] Davenport Sep 43 21/20 08-53N 148-30E AP 9400 T4/4NSR ST 21 08-46N 148-43E DD 1523 Oite I 18-46N 148-43E PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept torp track @ 08-46N 148-48E. WS3 says was only escort of convoy 4920, made d/c att on sub, no D reported. TROM says hit by dud. {I location is misprint.} Ebert Sep 43 21/20 01-05N 142-38E AK 6000 T2/3TSP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard, believed sinking ship seen. Dornin Sep 43 21/21 26-27N 122-40E AO 10000 T2/3NSV WIS 21 NE of Keelung AO 14050 Shiriya J {6500} PR says huge fire, hull red hot. ULTRA posit 26-23N 120-40E, S 22 Sep. WS2 says in convoy RINJI-B of 7 ships & 2 escorts left Bako for Moji 20 Sep; ca 2058 21 Sep att @ 26-33N 122-40E, blew up & S

Damg. Eval. D1

S M D1

S L L3 S 03 S S S1

237 TRIGGER 1134

6

Dornin Sep 43 21/21 26-27N 122-40E AK 6700 T1/ NSV IJSM 21 26-33N 123-40E C-AK 6661 Argun M. PR identified target, says broke in two & S, stern seen vertical later. WS2 says in convoy RINJI-B with 8295T rice; hit stbd amidships, hit immed after Shiriya, burned & S ca 0350, 2 killed.

S S S1

237 TRIGGER 1135

6

Dornin Sep 43 21/21 26-27N 122-40E AO 7500 T1/2NSV WIJSM 21 26-33N 123-10E XAO 7498 Shoyo M. PR identified target; blew up after hit. WS2 says hit after Argun M, S quickly, 5 killed.

S S S1

237 TRIGGER 1136

6

Dornin Sep 43 21/21 26-27N 122-40E AO 7300 T1/4NSV S Ult Note PR says hit stbd bow, down by bow. {ULTRA says Ogura M #1 hit @ 26-23N 122-40E, made 03 Takao; confused with Gyoku M.} WS2 says Ogura M #1 dodged 4 torp & fired at sub, no D. [Att 31 Jul 44 by 384 PARCHE & 4 Aug 44 by 270 RATON, S 21 Sep 44 by a/c.]

238 WAHOO 1137

7L Morton Sep 43 21 Unk Unk Unk Unk IM 22 45-45N 145-46E C-AK 1394 Hokusei M. S 21 45-45N 145-00E Fish J 22 Sea of Okhotsk AK Att not in SORG or U. J says S by unk agent. [WAHOO lost this patrol.] WS1 says left Otaru for fishing grounds 19 Sep, S by sub gunfire, 30 killed.

237 TRIGGER 1138

6

Dornin Sep 43 22/00 26-27N 122-40E AK 7000 T2/6NSS D ISM 21 26-33N 123-10E A-AK 6854 Gyoku M. M PR says down by bow & dead in water, hit by 2 more dud torp. WS2 says was a captured ship, also D1 in convoy RINJI-B; hit stbd f wd flooding holds #1 & 2, 3 gunners killed, more torps missed, bow nearly broken off & under water, stern high but able to make 2 kts; arr Keelung 22 Sep & repaired there. [Ex-Br Empire Lantern; D 13 Sep 44 by 281 SUNFISH; S 18 Sep 44 by 200 THRESHER.]

279 SNOOK 1139

3

Triebel IJSM

279 SNOOK 1140

3

Triebel Sep 43 22/09 Same attack Same Same Same 0 I 23 39-00N 124-20E C-AK 715 {Yokohama M.} S [I lists immediately below Katsurahama M, same tons, similar location; A says these are the same ship.] XE

258 HOE 1141

2

McCrea Sep 43 22/15 10-07N 146-57E AO 10000 T2/6DUP Ult Note PR says timed hits, down by stern & listing. ULTRA says 10018T XAO Genyo M rept 4 torp tracks @ 10-08N147-01E. [Att 6 Nov 43 by 231 HADDOCK, S 20 Jun 44 by a/c.]

Sep 43 22/09 22

T1/4DUP Katsurahama M. PR says S, survivors in water. WS1 says was torp & S ca 1025 at sub position, 2 killed.

Sep 43 22/18 22

39-11N 123-20E 39-11N 126-20E

39-15N 123-30E 39-18N 123-00E

AK C-AK

AK C-AK

3400 715

4000 762

T0/4DUP Hakutetsu M. #3

U M S SU S1L

S S S1

D 03

279 SNOOK 1142

3

Triebel IM

0 L

PR says 1 dud hit. {I lists as Hakutetsu M #30.} [S 15 May 45 by a/c.]

L1

257 HARDER 1143

2

Dealey Sep 43 23/06 34-15N 137-00E AK 7000 T1/3TUP ISM 23 34-20N 137-05E C-AO 5959 Daishin M. J {5878} PR says seen sinking, bow out, b/u noise. WS1 says left Yokohama empty on 22 Sep for Ujina; ca 0457 on 23 Sep at loc given was hit by 3 torp from stbd at #1 & #5 holds & eng rm & S, 1 killed.

S S S1

101 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 257 HARDER 1144

2

202 TROUT 1145

10

202 TROUT 1146

10

203 TUNA 1147

8

288 CABRILLA 1148

1

222 BLUEFISH 1149

1

287 BOWFIN 1150

1

287 BOWFIN 1151

1

287 BOWFIN 1152

1

223 BONEFISH 1153

1

286 BILLFISH 1154

1

181 POMPANO 1155

7L

238 WAHOO 1156

7L

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1144–1156 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Dealey Sep 43 23/06 34-15N 137-00E AK 7000 T1/3TUP S IJSM 23 34-20N 137-05E C-AK 4520 Kowa M. S PR says afire, port list, b/u noise. WS1 says left Yokohama on 22 Sep for Ujina; ca 0457 on 23 Sep S1 at loc given was hit stbd side in #4 hold & eng rm & S 0500, 18 killed. Clark, A.H. Sep 43 23/09 21-17N 142-00E AP 8000 T2/3DUP S IJSM 23 20-45N 142-10E XAK 3483 Ryotoku M. S W 22 {Ryotaku M.} PR says stern under, afire & abandoned, boats in water. WS2 says was in convoy 3916 Chichi Jima- S1 Saipan; hit ca 0830 in stern, unable to steer, hit again ca 0850 port amidships, S ca 1008. Clark, A.H. Sep 43 23/09 21-17N 142-00E AK 5400 T2/3DUP S IJSM 23 20-45N 142-10E C-APK 3427 Yamashiro M. S PR says seen to S, wreckage. WS2 says was carrying 151 passengers, 2160T gen cargo, & 150T coal; S1 hit after Ryotaku M in eng rm stbd, split in two & S in 8 min, 7 passengers & 4 crew killed. Holtz Sep 43 23/20 04-39N 105-02E APK 4000 T1/4NSV D Ult 23 04-50N 105-50E C-AK 3328 Shinwa M. NG Note PR says hit on bow seen. ULTRA says Shinwa M rept att @ 04-50N 105-50E. Ship ident is from L3 M1 but ULTRA msg is only source of attack data. Hammond Sep 43 24/08 27-55N 146-05E CVE 17200 T2/6DUP D IST 24 NE Chichi Jima CVE 17830 Taiyo H PR says fired at 2 CVEs, hits heard. ULTRA rept heavy D by 4 hits (3 duds), towed to Yokosuka D1 by CVE Chuyo, out until Apr 44. WS8 says 2 CVEs returning to Japan with DD Shimakaze, att 200 mi NE of Chichi-Jima, Taiyo hit by 6 torp (5 duds) with heavy D to props & rudder, had to be towed. TROM says towed to Yokosuka by Unyo, out until 22 Dec. [S 18 Aug 44 by 269 RASHER.] Porter Sep 43 25/06 06-18S 119-01E AP 8200 T3/10DUP S Note Note PR says listing & low in water. ULTRA rept Akashi M hit by 1 of 3 torps @ 06-23S 118-55E, S XR by BLUEFISH 4 days later. WS3 says Akashi M hit by 1 torp ca 0650 @ ULTRA posit but able to continue. [See BLUEFISH att 28 Sep.] Willingham Sep 43 25/13 09-44N 111-56E AK 8600 T3/4DUP S WSM 25 09-53N 112-10E XAO 8267 Kirishima M. S IJ B-AP {8120} Note PR says afire, S by stern. ULTRA rept convoy also incl AO Seishin M, APK Ussuri M, AP Teiko S1 M, AO Ashizuri, & Ch 19. WS2 says convoy was SA-12, Singapore to Moji; Kirishima M torp ca 1412 & S ca 1530 @ ULTRA posit, 14 killed. [W says this AK of 5840 GRT was converted in 1942 to XAO of 8267 DWT; source of I & J tons unk.] Willingham Sep 43 25/13 09-44N 111-56E AP 6000 T2/2DUP S UltS Note PR says hit seen, settling. ULTRA rept 6386T AP Ussuri M may have been D @ 09-53N 112-10E, 03 out of contact 1 mo. WS2 says was in convoy SA-12, no D. Willingham Sep 43 25/13 09-44N 111-56E AO 9200 T2/4DUP S UltS Note PR says hits heard, smoking, wreckage seen later. ULTRA rept no other ship hit. 03 Hogan Sep 43 25/19 11-05N 112-24E AO 9200 T3/4NUP S UltS Note PR says hits seen, screws stopped. ULTRA says 5239T AO Seishin M rept att @ 11-00N 113-27 03 E. WS2 says avoided 4 torp 2210. [See 286 BILLFISH att same day. D 3 Dec 44 by 383 PAMPANITO, S 10 Mar 45 Lucas Sep 43 25/20 10-49N 113-18E AO 6000 T1/5NSR D UltS Note PR says hit seen aft, flash & column of water, target stopped. ULTRA says 5239T AO Seishin M 03 rept att @ 11-00N 113-27E. WS2 says avoided 4 torp 2210. [See 223 BONEFISH att this date. D 3 Dec 44 by 383 PAMPANITO, S 10 Mar 45 by a/c.] Thomas, W.M. Sep 43 25 Unk Unk Unk T? U J 25 41-30N 139-00E AK 2958 {Taiko M.} S* Att not in SORG or U. WS1 says left Otaru for Hakodate 23 Sep, ca 0400 25 Sep @ 41-30N XE 139-00E torp in #3 hold & S, 13 killed. [Basis for J attribution unk; location is inside Sea of Japan, POMPANO’s area was outside; O’Kane claims S by 238 WAHOO; see att same day. W lists 2984T XPG of same name, S on 14 Jul 44 by 381 SAND LANCE.] Morton Sep 43 25 Unk Unk Unk T? U ISM 25 41-30N 139-00E C-AO 2958 Taiko M. S Att not in SORG. WS1 says left Otaru on 23 Sep for Hakodate & stopped at Furubira anchorage; S1L left there 0855 on 24 Sep; ca 0400 on 25 Sep at loc given was hit stbd side in #3 hold & S, 13 of 62 crew killed. [Was APK converted to emergency tanker; U & O’Kane credit WAHOO citing postwar records. J credits 181 POMPANO but sinking was inside Sea of Japan whereas her area was outside; basis for J attribution unk. W lists as 2984T XPG of same name, S on 14 Jul 44 by 381 SAND LANCE.]

102

Attack Numbers 1157–1169 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 222 BLUEFISH 1157

222 BLUEFISH 1158

262 MUSKALLUNGE 1159

223 BONEFISH 1160

223 BONEFISH 1161

— 1162

211 GUDGEON 1163

222 BLUEFISH 1164

1

1

1

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Porter Sep 43 26/23 05-50S 121-57E DE 600 T2/3NSR IWS 26-7 05-00S 121-57E TB 840 Kasasagi J Note {595} PR says disintegrated. WS says left Ambon 25 Sep with Hokuroku M; torp & S 26th @ sub position. {I gives location 05-45S 150-50E, prob incorrect; W misnames sub Bluefin.} Porter Sep 43 26/23 05-50S 121-57E AK 6900 T1/5NSR Ult Note PR says 2 torp prematured, 1 hit, ship left at 10 kts. ULTRA says Hokuroku M rept att @ 05-45S 121-50E, no evident D. [S 18 Mar 44 by 260 LAPON.] Saunders Sep 43 Ult PR says 2 expl seen & heard on 133-47E. Hogan Sep 43 IJSM

27/02

T2/5NSR Note overlapping ships. ULTRA says unk ship rept torp att @ 08-08N

APK

8600

AP 9900 T2/4DUP A/C9908 Kashima M. APK PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says left Bako for Singapore 21 Sep in convoy 324 with army unit of 1665, 107 other passengers & 8353 cu M equipment; avoided torps ca 0652 27 Sep but hit ca 0740 in #4 & 5 holds & S 0802; 139 passengers & 1 crew killed (another source gives total of 107). 1 Hogan Sep 43 27/06 10-13N 109-45E AK 5900 T2/ DUP UltS Note PR says hit heard on farther ship. ULTRA rept not clear if 2nd ship was hit. WS2 says Chihaya M rept torp crossed bow ca 0700, no D. [S 2 Nov 43 by 304 SEAHORSE.] — — Sep 43 — — — — — I 27 Off Wake I. C-AK 1957 {Taisei M.} J 03-19S 143-33E ULTRA says hit in air raid. [Chart in I shows location off Wewak, near J position; no likely sub att, S by a/c.] {Wake I is misprint for Wewak.} 9 Post Sep 43 28/15 15-22N 145-38E AK 7000 T2/4DUP JSM 28 15-17N 145-39E C-APK 3158 Taian M. I 15-10N 143-39E PR says hits seen, down by stern, stbd list, later lifeboat in water. WS2 says left Tokyo Bay for Truk in convoy 3921 with 106 passengers, 2867T cargo, & 1400 pkg mail; left convoy for Saipan with 2 escorts; ca 1422 hit by 2 torp stbd boiler rm & #1 hold, 3rd hit under bridge, S in 3 min, 46 passengers & 14 crew killed. 1

27/06 27

08-22N 133-55E

10-13N 109-45E 10-10N 109-40E

Damg. Eval. S S S1 D 03

D 03 S S S1

D 03 X S SA XE S S S1

Porter Sep 43 28/23 06-11S 126-00E AK 6900 T2/2NSR SM 25-7 06-05S 125-55E A-APK 3227 Akashi M. IJ 28-9 PR says very similar to ship hit 25 Sep. ULTRA indicates same ship. WS3 says in convoy from Surabaya to Ambon with army unit & other passengers, att 25 Sep [see BLUEFISH att that day]; ca 0030 27 Sep @ 06-05S 125-55E hit by 2 torp & S, 4 crew and 139 troops and passengers killed. [Some dates prob inaccurate; final sub att was late on 28 Sep.]

S S S1

211 GUDGEON 1165

9

Post Sep 43 29/10 15-38N 145-52E AK 8600 T1/2DUP IM 29 15-28N 145-58E XAP 3266 Santo M. W XPG PR says listing, down by stern. ULTRA rept towed to Saipan by Kenryu M, then to Japan 23 Mar 44. M1 says was XPG rerated XAP 1 Dec 42, still under repair at end of war at Yokohama.

D M S T1

211 GUDGEON 1166

9

Post Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit.

S

279 SNOOK 1167

3

Triebel Sep 43 29/11 30-25N 145-50E AK M 29 31-00N 146-40E B-Pkt PR says wooden ship, many 3-inch & 20mm hits. M1 says 3 killed.

238 WAHOO 1168

7L Morton Sep 43 29 Unk Unk Unk T? U SM 1 40-00N 130-00E C-AK 1238 Masaki M. #2 S J 29 S* Note Att not in SORG or U. J says prob S, source unk. WS1 says left Wonsan, Korea on 29 Sep for Nanao; S1L torp & S on 1 Oct in Sea of Japan, all 33 crew killed. [I lists as Misaki M., 1229T, S at unk location on 1 Oct.]

266 POGY 1169

3

Sep 43 29/10

15-38N 145-52E

AK

8000

T1/2DUP

300 128

GD Taiyo M. #8

03 D M D1

Wales Sep 43 30/07 06-01N 139-08E AK 6600 T2/4TUP S SM 30 06-02N 139-27E A-AK 7005 Maebashi M. S IJ 01-00N 139-28E PR says hits heard, screws stopped, b/u noise. ULTRA posit 06-00N 139-28E. WS2 says was in S1 convoy N-805 c/o Maebashi M, Nisshu M, Kinkasan M, Toun M, Tonei M & 2 escorts en rt Palau-Rabaul with 2367 passengers of army unit & others, ammo, 10 heavy vehicles, 40 drums oil,

103 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

287 BOWFIN 1170

257 HARDER 1171

1

2

234 KINGFISH 1172

5

276 SAWFISH 1173

4

265 PETO 1174

3

265 PETO 1175

3

287 BOWFIN 1176

1

262 MUSKALLUNGE 1177 283 TINOSA 1178 238 WAHOO 1179

280 STEELHEAD 1180

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1170–1183 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments hemp rope, pontoons etc.; hit 0640 in #7 hold, torp went through ship & expl on stbd side, S in 3 min, 1389 passengers, 48 crew, and 13 gunners killed. {IJ location appears to be misprint.} Willingham Sep 43 30/08 08-17N 121-57E Bge 75 GD Note Unident Ult 30 S Negros I. NG 133 {Mitake M.} PR says S by 4-inch, 100 soldiers on board. [ULTRA ident probably incorrect. Ship does not resemble target, M1 lists as lost 12 Oct 44. Although it has been determined that the identification of Mitake M was incorrect, the attack is evaluated as hiving hit an unknown ship.] Dealey Sep 43 30/18 34-10N 14 - E Tra 200 GD M 30 34-10N 150-45E XPkt 157 Matsusei M. #3 S {Matsumori M. #3} Ult {Shosei M. #3} PR says hit by 3-inch and 20mm. ULTRA rept out until Jul 44. GF says Asahi M #2 & Matsumori M #3 [alternate reading of name] 157T in battle with sub this loc. Lowrance Oct 43 1/14 07-00S 117-10E Sam 25 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 4-inch. Sands Oct 43 1/18 40-56N 133-28E APK 3000 T0/4DUP M 1 40-30N 133-30E A/C3140 Unzen M. APK PR bel missed. M1 says ca 1810 while on psg Niigata-Rashin was hit by dud stbd amidships, some flooding in eng rm & coal washed out, but cont & reached Rashin next day, none killed. Nelson Oct 43 1/19 04-01N 143-47E AK 5000 T1/2TUP M 1 04-01N 143-47E A-AK 4980 Kinkazan M. IJS {Kinkasan M.} PR says hit seen, down by stern. WS2 says was in convoy N-805, hit 1700 & S in 5 min, 3 killed. Nelson Oct 43 1/19 04-01N 143-47E AK 5500 T2/4TUP WIJSM 1 04-00N 143-50E XAC 4930 Tonei M. PR says hits seen & heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy N-805; hit 1740, S in 5 min, 10 killed. M1 says convoy was SO-805, Palau-Rabaul. Willingham Oct 43 2/15 00-55S 118-13E Sch 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch, left sinking.

Damg. Eval.

S S S3U

D M

D1 S S3 0 L L1 S S S1 S S S1 S D3

1

Saunders Oct 43 2/21 11-26N 134-10E AK 4900 T2/3NSV D Claim Unconfirmed PR says fired 6 torp at 2 ships, 1 premature, timed hit seen & heard. 03 3 Daspit Oct 43 4/05 08-02N 150-19E AO 9500 T2/4TUP D Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says 1 dud hit heard, 1 timed expl. L4U 7L Morton Oct 43 5 34- N 129- E AK 7100 T? S IJSM 5 34-20N 130-18E C-AP 7908 Konron M. S Att in SORG. U says Japanese broadcast rept unident ship S in Sea of Japan this date; WAHOO S1L only sub there. WS1 says left Shimonoseki on 4 Oct for Pusan; ca 0200 on 5 Oct at 34-00N 13034E was torp & S; 445 of 479 passengers & 137 of 176 crew lost. 3 Whelchel Oct 43 6/03 10-26N 146-30E AO 10500 T2/4NSR D IS 6 10-50N 148-30E AO 18300 Kazahaya SJ J {8000} PR says hit & slowed but not S. ULTRA rept 1 hit, heading for Truk. WS1 says left Kure for Truk S1P on 30 Sep with cargo of ammunition; was att by 2 subs on 6 Oct at ca 10-26N 142-29E; hit by 1 torp at 0125 & again by 1 torp in eng rm at 1705. [S by 283 TINOSA later same day; J credits subs jointly with half tonnage.]

223 BONEFISH 1181

1

Hogan Oct 43 6/07 12-21N 109-24E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, stopped, down by stern, almost awash.

AK

3900

T1/3DUP

S

223 BONEFISH 1182

1

Hogan Oct 43 6/07 Claim Unconfirmed PR says stopped, port list.

AK

4000

T1/3DUP

S

283 TINOSA 1183

3

Daspit Oct 43 6/19 10-01N 148-31E AO 10500 IS 6 10-50N 148-30E AO 18300 J {8000} PR says ship steaming at 6 kts after D by 280 STEELHEAD earlier same day, many duds. WS1 says S ca 1830; DD Umikaze rescued captain & ca 154 men & returned [J credits subs jointly with half tonnage.]

T8/16NUP Kazahaya

S SJ

hits were to Truk 7 Oct.

S1P

T?

U

238 WAHOO

7L Morton

Oct 43 6

12-21N 109-24E

03

03

Unk

Unk

Unk

Attack Numbers 1184–1197

104

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments SM 6 37-18N 129-33E A-AK 1292 Kanko M. IJ {1283} Att not in SORG. J says prob S. U cites Japanese broadcast saying S 5 Oct in WAHOO area. WS1 says left Wonsan for Moji on 5 Oct with 1600 tons cement; ca 1303 on 6 Oct at 37-10N 129-30E was torp, S in 30 sec with loss of 23 passengers & 25 crew. [WAHOO only sub in area.] 3 Andrews, C.H. Oct 43 8/01 18-24N 119-09E AP 10800 T2/4NSR IJSM 8 18-48N 119-21E A-AK 5655 Taian M. PR says broke in half, bow S. WS2 says was in convoy 772 c/o 4 marus & 1 TB en rt Takao-Manila with 63rd Independent Automobile Battalion, 112th Education Flying Regiment, & some patients; 45 military & 32 crew killed. 3 Andrews, C.H. Oct 43 8/01 18-24N 119-09E AK 7200 T3/4NSR IJSM 8 18-48N 119-21E A-AK 5813 Dainichi M. PR says blew up, bow S. WS2 says was also in convoy 772 with 2274 passengers of 11th Independent Garrison Unit & 14th Army Workshop & their equip; 2025 military & 64 crew killed. 6 Ward, N.G. Oct 43 8/03 00-35S 146-07E AK 8200 T2/6NSR IJSM 8 00-26S 146-17E A-AK 5460 Kashu M. PR says hits seen, 1 premature, went deep, b/u noise & expl heard. WS1 says left Palau on 3 Oct for Rabaul; ca 0123 on 8 Oct at loc given avoided 1 torp but was hit in #4 and #1 holds & S ca 0140; 1 killed. 6 Foley Oct 43 8/13 05-27N 152-14E AK 5500 T0/4DUP UltM 8 05-27N 152-14E XAK 7620 Amagisan M. PR says believed dud hit. ULTRA rept dud hit, arr Truk 9 Oct. M1 says torp hit port side #6 hold but failed to explode, some flooding only. [S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] 1 Hutchinson Oct 43 9/05 03-36S 127-44E AK 3100 T2/3TUP IJSM 9 03-30S 127-45E A-AK 3131 Kogane M. PR says hits seen, left with only masts showing. WS1 says left Halmahera for Ambon on 8 Oct; ca 0620 on 9 Oct at 03-36S 127-45E was torp & S, 2 killed. 5 Lowrance Oct 43 9/06 05-10N 119-11E AO 14000 T2/4DUP IS 9 05-09N 119-18E AO 14050 Hayatomo W {Hayamoto} PR says seen low aft, not claimed S. ULTRA rept 1 hit in engine room, out until May 44; W says towed to Singapore as oil storage hulk. WS1 says left Manila 6 Oct; ca 0600 9th @ entrance to Makassar Strait was torp, main propulsion machy destroyed; arr Tarakan 12th & temp rep carried out. 1 Jensen Oct 43 9/11 01-08N 119-31E AK 7500 T2/6DUP IM 9 01-07N 119-30E XAO 7510 Kumagawa M. PR says hits heard, smoking aft. ULTRA rept 2 hits, towed to Surabaya, out until Jun 44. [W says AK converted to AO 1943. S 12 Jan 45 by a/c.] 7L Morton Oct 43 9 37-18N 129-33E Unk Unk T? IJSM 9 Off Oga Pen. C-AK 2995 Kanko M. Att not in SORG; J says prob S; source unk. U lists & says WAHOO believed S 11 Oct in La Perouse Strait. WS1 says left Niigata for Otaru 8 Oct, failed to arr 10 Oct, apparently lost with all hands, 51 killed. 6 Ward, N.G. Oct 43 10/01 01-06N 145-55E AK 4800 T1/7NUP Ult Note PR says listed, down by stern & afire. ULTRA says 1502T XAF Manko M rept 4 torp, no D. [S 2 Nov 43 by a/c off Rabaul.] 3 Andrews, C.H. Oct 43 10/04 18-34N 118-48E AO 9000 T2/10NUP Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says 2 low-power hits seen. [Prob duds.] 1 Hogan Oct 43 10/14 14-44N 110-19E AK 4000 T2/2DUP JSM 10 14-44N 110-16E C-AK 4214 Isuzugawa M. I {4204} PR says hits seen, blown apart, photos. WS2 says was in convoy 432 Cape St. Jacques-Takao with 7000T rice; ca 1502 @ 14-40N 110-12E avoided 2 torp but hit by 3 port side stern, #4 hold, & amidships, sunk, 2 crew & 2 passengers killed. 1 Hogan Oct 43 10/14 14-44N 110-19E AP 9200 T2/2DUP IJSM 10 14-49N 110-16E C-AP 10086 Teibi M. PR says hits seen, afire, stern under, photos, b/u noise. WS2 says also in convoy 432 with 254 passengers, 4289T cargo, 70 pkg mail, & ashes of 92 dead; hit by dud, then by torp aft, S ca 1521, 6 passengers & 8 crew killed. [Ship was ex-Bernardin de St Pierre (Fr).] 8 Moore, J.A. Oct 43 10/17 28-36N 138-35E AK 6200 T1/4DUP Ult Note Note PR says hit heard. ULTRA says 3948T AK rept att, no D @ 28-41N 138E. Cundall ident as Hakozaki M. [S 14 Dec 43 by 233 HERRING.] — — Oct 43 — — — — —

1184

254 GURNARD 1185

254 GURNARD 1186

217 GUARDFISH 1187

212 GATO 1188

269 RASHER 1189

234 KINGFISH 1190

268 PUFFER 1191

238 WAHOO 1192

217 GUARDFISH 1193

254 GURNARD 1194 223 BONEFISH 1195

223 BONEFISH 1196

208 GRAYBACK 1197

234 KINGFISH

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S* S1L

S S S1

S S S1 S S S1

0 L L1 S S S1 S M H D1

D M D1 U S* S1L

S 03 D L4U S S S1

S S S1

D 03 X

105 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 1198

184 SKIPJACK 1199

8

225 CERO 1200

1

225 CERO 1201

1

235 SHAD 1202

6

194 SEADRAGON 8 1203

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1198–1213 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. W 10 23-59N 138-42E XPG 2935 {Hino M. #5} S [Location not near KINGFISH’s area; no likely sub att. I&J say S by a/c Buka area & give varying XE tons. Basis for W attribution unk.] Molumphy Oct 43 11/09 06-19N 171-43E AK 2600 T0/4DUP 0 M 11 06-25N 171-40E B-AK 1999 Shotan M. D Ult {Matsu M.} L PR says no hits. ULTRA rept hit by dud torp. [S 8 Jul 44 by 199 TAUTOG.] L1 White Oct 43 12/05 29-00N 137-23E AK 6000 T2/3TUP S Note Note PR says 1 hit seen, 2 more heard on 2nd AK, believed S. ULTRA rept Mamiya recd 1 hit this att. XR WS11-34 says hit in stern & unmanageable. [See repeat att same day.] White Oct 43 12/12 28-50N 137-20E AK 8000 T4/6DUP D S 12 Chichi Jima AF 15820 Mamiya H I HU PR says was stopped from prev hit, ident after att. ULTRA rept hit by 3 torp (1 dud) while at D1 anchor, towed to Saeki by Asakaze M, out until Apr 44. WS11-34 says collided with TB Chidori 14 Oct during salvage oper, taken in tow by Jingei & then by Asakaze M 18 Oct. [D 6 May 44 by 190 SPEARFISH, S 21 Dec 44 by 315 SEALION.] MacGregor, EJ Oct 43 12/16 28-30N 137-17E DD T0/3DUP 0 UltS Note PR says AD dead in water, DD patrolling, 1 torp appeared to run close or under. [ULTRA rept 03 TB Chitori alongside Mamiya 14 Oct @ 28-50N 137-20E. WS11-34 says Chidori collided w/ Mamiya 14 Oct during salvage oper, D gunwale f wd of bridge. See 225 CERO att, same day; Chidori S 22 Dec 44 by 307 TILEFISH.] Rutter Oct 43 13/06 08-45N 167-08E APK 8200 T2/4DUP S Ult 13 08-50N 167-50E XPC 355 Shonan M. #6 L Note PR says 2 expl heard, target dead in water. ULTRA rept XPC Shokan M #6 escorting 3800T AE L3 Soya, recd 1 torp hit, no D. M1 has no D. WS says survived war, no record of this att. [Prob dud hit.] Hutchinson Oct 43 13/15 03-47S 127-41E AK 3100 T2/3DUP S ISM 13 03-48S 127-42E A-AK 3377 Kenkoku M. S J {3127} PR says 4 hits heard on 2 targets, nothing seen, b/u noise. ULTRA rept S. WS3 says was en rt S1 Ambon-Surabaya; hit port side & S ca 1607 13 Oct, 23 crew killed. Hutchinson Oct 43 13/15 03-47S 127-41E AK 4000 T2/3DUP D UltS Note ULTRA ident Cha 4 & Takunan M #5 as convoy escorts. WS3 says these were actually Cha 4 & 03 Shonan M #5, other ships in convoy Toshin M & Koan M, none D. Stone, L.T. Oct 43 13 34-32N 137-39E AK NG T0/2 0 Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says 2 dud hits; not in SORG. L4U Crawford Oct 43 14/06 50-30N 154-46E AO 7000 T1/4NUP D Claim Unconfirmed [PR not available.] 03 Moore, J.A. Oct 43 14/17 27-35N 127-27E AK 7100 T1/4DUP S WIJSM 14 27-35N 127-30E B-AO 7072 Kozui M. S PR says hit seen in stern, smoke & debris, photo. WS2 says att 1644, avoided 3 torp then hit stbd S1 side in rudder & #6 tank, S in 15 min, 3 crew and 25 passengers killed. [Ship was AK converted to AO.] Hogan Oct 43 14/18 00-10N 119-15E Sch 10 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, hit by 20mm & burned. D3

269 RASHER 1204

1

269 RASHER 1205

1

260 LAPON 1206

2

157 S-46 1207

4

208 GRAYBACK 1208

8

223 BONEFISH 1209

1

284 TULLIBEE 1210

2

Brindupke Oct 43 15/01 24-35N 120-31E AP 6000 T2/3NUP S IJSM 15 24-30N 120-26E A-APK 5866 Chicago M. S PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA rept 2 dud hits. WS2 says was en rt Moji-Takao; hit port side in S1 engine room ca 0110 & S ca 0151; of 1497 total on board 150 killed; Heian M, America M, Gyokurei M, Teikai M, Mikasa M, Gyoten M, San Ramon M, Mitsu M, & Nichiei M also in convoy, Shiokaze escort; no other D. M1 says 8 crew and 43 troops killed.

284 TULLIBEE 1211

2

Brindupke Oct 43 15/01 24-35N 120-31E S PR says timed hit heard. WS2 says no other ship hit.

AP

8000

T1/3NUP Note

D

182 SALMON 1212

8

Nicholas Oct 43 15/14 Claim Unconfirmed PR says listed but righted self and left.

46-45N 145-45E

AK

6000

T1/7DUP

D

261 MINGO 1213

2

Lynch, R.C. UltS

11-03N 151-23E

CV

17200

T2/6DUP Note

Oct 43 16/18

03

03 D

Attack Numbers 1214–1226 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

106 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR says hits seen on port bow, target stopped with list & down by bow then got underway again. 03 ULTRA says CVE Chuyo rept no D from 5 torp @ 11-02N 151-21E. WS8 says att 16 Oct, all torp missed. [Att 18 Oct by 229 FLYING FISH, S 4 Dec 43 by 192 SAILFISH.] 175 TARPON 9 Wogan Oct 43 17/02 33-42N 140-08E Unk 10000 T4/8NUP S 1214 Note 17 Sea S of Izu XCL 4740 Michel S I U U {Michael M.} PR says naval auxiliary, S by 2nd salvo. [Not in J; German commerce raider ident in Holmes; S1 tons per Rohwer; also known as Raider H and Aux Cruiser #28.] 236 SILVERSIDES 7 Coye Oct 43 18/06 01-00N 143-16E AK 7000 T2/6NUP S 1215 IJS 18 00-22N 143-23E A-AK 1915 Tairin M. S PR says hits heard, b/u noise, debris seen later, claimed ident by life ring. [Winton says ident by S1 ULTRA.] WS2 says was in convoy N-406 Palau-Rabaul with 2100T trucks, gasoline pumps etc. & some economic management personnel; ca 0345 @ 00-20N 143-02E was hit by 2 torp stbd at bridge & bow & S in 10 min, 4 killed. 229 FLYING FISH 7 Donaho Oct 43 18/04 19-31N 145-20E CVE 17200 T1/6NUP D 1216 UltS Note PR says 1 hit, 3 erratics heard, oil smelled on surface. ULTRA says Chuyo rept sub sighted @ 19-27N L1 145E, no evident D. WS8 says 1 torp prematured alongside, negligible D. [S 4 Dec 43 by 192 SAILFISH.] 260 LAPON 2 Stone, L.T. Oct 43 18/10 34-00N 136-24E AK 2900 T1/3DUP S 1217 M 18 33-59N 136-21E C-AK 1906 Daichu M. S IJ {Taichu M.} Note PR says hit seen on convoy of 2 AKs & 3 escorts, bow out & stern under. WS2 says convoy was 8017 S1 c/o Taichu M & Taiho M, no escort; hit port side midships ca 1001 at 33-59N 136-24E & S in 1 min, 9 killed; cargo was 2500T steel products. {S gives tons as 1948.} 260 LAPON 2 Stone, L. T. Oct 43 18/10 Same attack Same Same Same 0 1218 I 18 Kumano Nada XAM 433 Keijin M. #2 U PR does not claim hit, but says 3 escorts present. L3Q 212 GATO 6 Foley Oct 43 19/03 02-45N 151-30E AK 7000 T1/3NUP D 1219 Ult Note S PR says geyser seen, no flash from hit. ULTRA rept att @ 03-56N 150-07E. WS2 says convoy 03 O-602B c/o Kunikawa M, Goshu M, XAPV 8592 tons, and DD Tachikage, none D here. See 280 STEELHEAD on 21 Oct 43. 212 GATO 6 Foley Oct 43 19/03 02-45N 151-30E AK 8500 T1/3NUP D 1220 S Note PR says hit in stern, settling. WS2 says no ship hit here. 03 234 KINGFISH 5 Lowrance Oct 43 20/15 12-36N 109-30E AK 5000 T2/4DUP S 1221 JMS 20 12-30N 109-30E C-AK 3365 Sana M. S I L PR says broke in half, stern S, lifeboat in water, photo. ULTRA rept S. WS1 & M1 say was S1 captured ship [ex-Pan Norse Carrier], left Hong Kong for Saigon 17 Oct with ca 170 airfield personnel; ca 1500 20th @ 12-37N 109-30E was torp , drifted & finally S, 34 passengers & 1 crew lost. 280 STEELHEAD 3 Whelchel Oct 43 21/02 08-26N 141-50E AK 8500 T2/3NUP D 1222 ISM 20 SE of Ulithi XAK 8592 Goshu M. H PR says expl heard, reduced speed. ULTRA rept 2 holds flooded @ 08-16N 141-53E, made Palau D1 & S there 30 Mar 44 by a/c. WS3 says left Rabaul for Palau 16 Oct in convoy O-602B, ca 0154 19 Oct hit in #1 & 2 holds & caught fire but made 2-4 kts & was escorted to Ulithi by DD Tachikaze, arr 22 Oct. — — — Oct 43 — — — — — X 1223 I 21 45-45N 145-46E Fish 1394 {Hokusei M.} SU I lists ship twice. [See 238 WAHOO 21 Sep 43; this listing appears to be duplicate.] XE 235 SHAD 6 MacGregor, E.J. Oct 43 22/02 28-40N 124-07E CA 7000 T2/3NUP D 1224 UltS 22 28-40N 124-10E CL 5195 Naka L PR says hits heard on 2 cruisers, oil slick. ULTRA says CL Naka rept all torp missed. WS6 says L1 evaded 3, hit under bridge by dud. [W shows tons normal as blt, prior to modification; D 31 Mar 42 by 197 SEAWOLF; S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] 235 SHAD 6 MacGregor, E.J. Oct 43 22/02 28-40N 124-07E CA 7000 T1/2NUP D 1225 UltS Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA & WS6 say CL Isuzu recd no D. 03 208 GRAYBACK 8 Moore, J.A. Oct 43 22/04 26-48N 124-56E XCL 7400 T4/6NUR S 1226 WIJSM 22 26-32N 125-05E XAK 7397 Awata M. S PR says 1 hit seen, 4 heard, went deep. WS1 says left Woosung for Rabaul on 20 Oct.; ca 0345 on S1 22 Oct at loc given was hit by 4 torp; 1 expl magazine & split ship in half & S in 1 1/2 min, 1087 soldiers of 17th Infantry Div. & 223 crew lost.

107 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 285 BALAO 1227

285 BALAO 1228

260 LAPON 1229

2

2

2

236 SILVERSIDES 7 1230

236 SILVERSIDES 7 1231

236 SILVERSIDES 7

284 TULLIBEE 1233

2

236 SILVERSIDES 7 1234 235 SHAD 1235

6

235 SHAD 1236

6

235 SHAD 1237

6

208 GRAYBACK 1238

8

208 GRAYBACK 1239

8

229 FLYING FISH 7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1227–1239 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Crane Oct 43 23/00 00-34N 147-40E AK 5000 T2/6NSR Note Note PR says fired 2217, port track, at convoy of 6 AK & 2 esc, 2 hits seen, 6 expl heard, ship 30 deg down by bow, stern in air; 236 SILVERSIDES saw 2 ships hit. WS2 says convoy 0-006 c/o Jahore M, Tennan M, Hozugawa M, Bunzan M, Kazan M, Kosei M & 2 escorts; no att mentioned at this time. [See 236 SILVERSIDES att 23 Oct.] Crane Oct 43 23/01 00-34N 147-40E AK 4000 T4/4NSR Note Note PR says low in water & smoking, empty lifeboat with Tokio on bow seen later. [WS2 mentions no att on convoy at this time. Lifeboat may have been from ship hit elsewhere.] Stone, L.T. Oct 43 23/12 34-34N 137-46E AK 4600 T1/1DUP Ult Note PR says timed hit, not seen. ULTRA rept torp track @ 34-36N 137-47E. Coye Oct 43 24/01 02-05N 144-39E AK 7000 T3/3NSR WISM 23 02-00N 144-46E B-AO 5407 Tennan M. J 24 PR says fired 6 at 2 ships 2243, all heard to hit, b/u noise. WS2 says convoy was O-006 RabaulPalau c/o Johore M, Tennan M, Hozugawa M, Bunzan M, Kazan M, Kosei M & 2 escorts; Tennan M hit by 2 torp ca 2245 23 Oct port amidships & again in #1 & 2 tanks, S in 2 min, 42 crew & 5 passengers killed. [Ore carrier converted to AO; W lists as both XAO & Std AO 1TM. Winton says convoy ident by ULTRA.] Coye Oct 43 24/01 02-05N 144-39E AK 6200 T1/1NSR JSIM 23-24 02-00N 144-46E A-AK 1888 Kazan M. PR says 2 found stopped next day, medium AK with Kazan M life ring, seen S 1340. WS2 says hit stbd amidships @ 02-00N 145-46E ca same time as Johore M, scuttled by escort. M1 says 3 crew and 4 guards killed. Coye Oct 43 24/19 02-05N 144-39E AK 1900 T2/3DSV 1232 IJSM 23-4 02-00N 144-46E A-APK 6187 Johore M. PR says found stopped next day, burning, hole stbd midship, #1 on stack, resembled Johore M; fired 20mm & 4-inch with little effect; 1649 fired 1 torp, broke back, S 1714 @ 02-05N 144-39E. ULTRA rept scuttled by Ch 24 gunfire. WS2 says hit stbd midship, 77 passengers & 7 crew killed, scuttled by Ch 24. Brindupke Oct 43 25/23 26-01N 121-03E AO 9000 T1/10NUS Ult Note PR says timed hit seen & heard. ULTRA says XAM Misago M #11 escorting 7924T Teisho M (ex-Havenstein), rept torp tracks @ 26-05N 121-03E, no D. [S 12 Oct 44 by a/c.] Coye Oct 43 26/01 02-45N 140-41E AK 5000 T1/2NSR Ult Note PR says flash & smoke seen. ULTRA rept att @ 02-30N 140-47E. MacGregor, EJ Oct 43 27/00 28-25N 128-04E AP 9100 T2/4NUS SM 27 28-25N 128-02E C-APK 7954 Kamo M. PR says fired at convoy of 3 AP & 1 AK, heard 2 expl, claimed 1 S & 1 D; 208 GRAYBACK PR says SHAD hit 3 APs, AK collided with 1 in melee. ULTRA rept att @ 28-20N 128-05E. WS2&3 say convoy was MA-08 Keelung-Moji c/o Kamo M, Fuji M, & Oryoku M, Kamo M hit in bow by 1 of 3 torp, abandoned but reboarded, arr Kuji Bay 2230 & run aground; after temp repairs left for Osaka 17 Nov, arr 27 Nov, drydocked for repair. [S 3 Jul 44 by 283 TINOSA.] MacGregor, EJ Oct 43 27/00 28-25N 128-04E AP 8500 T1/ NUS J 27 Sub position AP 9138 {Fuji M.} PR says hits heard on convoy. WS2 says Fuji M retd to Kamo M 0120 & rescued some survivors, not hit until 0620. [J credits jointly with 208 GRAYBACK same day.] MacGregor, EJ Oct 43 27/00 28-25N 128-04E AP 7400 T1/ NUS S Note PR says hits heard on convoy. 208 GRAYBACK PR says AK seen later down by bow. WS2 shows no other ship hit here. Moore, J.A. Oct 43 27/06 28-26N 128-04E AP 8500 T1/2DUP ISM 27 28-20N 128-05E C-APK 9130 Fuji M. J AK PR says 235 SHAD prev hit 3 APs, AK collided with 1 in melee; 2 APs seen later, 1 smoking, AK down by bow, smoking AP hit, b/u noise. WS2 says carried 936 passengers & 4287T cargo, returned to rescue survivors of Kamo M, ca 0620 hit in #4 hold and aft; S 0650, 54 of 936 passengers & 3 crew killed. [J credits jointly with 235 SHAD same day.] Moore, J.A. Oct 43 27/12 28-22N 128-04E AP NG T0/4DUP UltSM 27 28-25N 128-58E A/C7362 Oryoku M. APK PR says AK down by bow but leaving; fired at AP, splash seen, thud heard. ULTRA rept 1 poss dud hit. WS2 says hit by dud ca 1200 while on rescue work on Fuji M, arr Moji 28 Oct. Donaho Oct 43 27/10 10-59N 134-35E AK 7000 T2/6DUP

Damg. Eval. S 03

D 03 D 03 S S S1

S S S1

S S S1

S 03 D 03 S D D1

P SJ 03XE D 03 P S SJ S1

0 L L1 S

Attack Numbers 1240–1254 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

108 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 1240 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 hits, 1 erratic heard. 229 FLYING FISH 7 Donaho Oct 43 27/22 12-34N 134-48E AK 8000 T1/8NUR 1241 IJSM 27 12-02N 134-28E B-AK 6550 Nanman M. W {Namman M.} PR says hit heard & felt, missing next day. WS2 says was in convoy FU-607 Palau-Saeki c/o 7 marus & 6 escorts evacuating Palau residents to Japan; hit ca 2140 in #2 hold, 1 killed. 182 SALMON 8 Nicholas Oct 43 28/02 45-50N 145-40E AK 5000 T1/4NUP 1242 M 29 45-30N 146-00E XAK 2969 Nagata M. IS XPG PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept D, out until Jan 44. WS3 and M1 say left Otomari for Kurile Is. 28 Oct in convoy, ca 0120 29 Oct hit by 2 duds & started flooding, anchored off Abashiri & made temp repairs, thence to Yokohama via Wakkanae, Otaro and Ominato, repairs compl 16 Dec 43. [Was XPG rerated XAK 10 Jul 42.] 229 FLYING FISH 7 Donaho Oct 43 28/02 12-54N 134-06E AK 7000 T1/4NUR 1243 Ult Note PR says hit, no details. ULTRA says unk ship escorted by P 31 att @ 12-33N 134-19E. 197 SEAWOLF 11 Gross Oct 43 29/02 22-30N 115-25E CM 4000 T2/4NSR 1244 JSM 29 22-30N 115-25E C-APK 3222 Wuhu M. I {Wufu M.} PR says hits seen, bow vertical, S. WS1 says torp & S at sub position, 9 crew killed. 304 SEAHORSE 2 Cutter Oct 43 29/14 31-24N 138-24E Tra 200 GD 1245 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burned & S, crew in water. 304 SEAHORSE 2 Cutter Oct 43 30/17 30-48N 135-36E Tra 150 GD 1246 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, left with stern under. 304 SEAHORSE 2 Cutter Oct 43 31/17 31-19N 134-13E Tra 200 GT 1247 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S, no survivors. 269 RASHER 1 Hutchinson Oct 43 31/22 01-25N 120-46E AO 7500 T2/3NSR 1248 JSM 31 01-15N 120-43E XAO 593 Koryo M. I 12-02N 137-28E B-AP PR says seen burning & expl. ULTRA gives posit 00-25N 119-45E or 239 deg 7 mi from Sutoromen (Stroomen-kaap, now Cape Arus). WS1 says torp & S ca 0011 off N coast Celebes, 1 killed. {I location is closer to 229 FLYING FISH att 28 Oct, but does not resemble that target.} 237 TRIGGER 7 Dornin Nov 43 1/22 29-12N 134-37E AK 7000 T1/3NSR 1249 S Note PR says fired at 2 AK, 1 seen hit in bow, down by bow & sinking. WS2 says convoy O-112 of 12 marus & 7 escorts att late night of 1 Nov 550 km S of Shiozaki, no D. [See later att by TRIGGER, 304 SEAHORSE, & 232 HALIBUT on 1 and 2 Nov.] 237 TRIGGER 7 Dornin Nov 43 1/22 29-12N 134-37E AK 7000 T1/ NSR 1250 S Note PR says second AK hit amidships, smoke & debris, not seen to S. WS2 says no D here. 231 HADDOCK 7 Davenport Nov 43 1/23 09-02N 150-43E AP 7000 T3/5NSR 1251 UltM Unident PR says 2-ship convoy, 3 hits seen on coal-burning AP, stack amidships & considerable cabins, afire & S in 15 min, many survivors in water. ULTRA says ARC Tateishi & Kitagami M (M1 ident as Kitakami M, 498T XAF) rept no D @ 08-38N 151-00E. M1 says no D to either ship. 231 HADDOCK 7 Davenport Nov 43 1/23 09-02N 150-43E AK 4100 T1/1NSR 1252 Ult Note PR says resembled Samarang M, 1 hit seen, S immediately. ULTRA rept no D. 304 SEAHORSE 2 Cutter Nov 43 2/01 28-37N 134-47E AP 10400 T3/3NSR 1253 ISM 2 28-20N 135-20E A-AK 1852 Yawata M. J Sub position XAP {7089} {Chihaya M.} PR says fired 0048 at Hakone M type, port track, 3 hits seen, stern broke off & S, bow high in air, S. WS2 says this was convoy 0-112; torp ca 0030 @ 28-20N 135-20E, blew up & S immed, 64 crew and 4 gunners killed; cargo was ammunition. [J credits Chihaya M to this att, but WS2 says it dodged torp & was not hit until 0430; SEAHORSE att 0418 appears more likely.] {I longitude is incorrect, 147-22E.} 237 TRIGGER 7 Dornin Nov 43 2/02 28-55N 134-43E AK 7000 T3/6NSV 1254 JSM 2 28-20N 135-20E A-AP 7148 Delagoa M. I 28-20N 147-22E PR says medium 3-island AK hit in 2 salvos 0203 & 0216, stbd track, S vertically bow first. WS2 says dodged torp 0030, hit stbd in #3 hold 0220 & in bow shortly thereafter, S 0230 with heavy casualties from 248th Aviation Sqdn (only 12 survived) & 69 crew and 7 gunners killed, 100 persons attached to the military later drifted ashore. {I longitude is incorrect.}

Damg. Eval. 03 D S S1 D L D1

D 03 S S S1 S S3 S D3 S S3 S S S1

S 03

S 03 S D4U

S 03 S S S* S1

S S* S1

109 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 7 Dornin Nov 43 2/03 28-49N 134-50E AO 8000 T3/3NSV ISM 2 28-40N 135-25E A-AP 5859 Ume M. J Sub position AK {1852} {Yawata M.} PR says fired 0321 at eng aft Kurosio M type, stbd track, disintegrated, bow broken off, after part awash, both parts S, oil slick & survivors, lifeboats & rafts in water. WS1 says torp ca 0405, S 0315; WS2 says hit in #3 hold 0405, burned and S by stern, 24 crew, 25 gunners and 36 passengers killed; ULTRA rept S same time & location. [J credits Yawata M to this att but 304 SEAHORSE att 0048 appears more likely.] I gives location 28-56N 135-26E. 2 Cutter Nov 43 2/04 28-37N 134-45E AO 10400 T2/3NSR WISM 2 29-31N 134-50E XAK 7089 Chihaya M. J Sub position APK {5859} {Ume M.} PR says fired 0418, stbd track, 2 hits seen, afire, expl 0431, pip disappeared 0445. WS2 says hit in #2 hold 0430, many killed incl 6 crew. [Ship was ex-Du Tjisaroea. I lists as BAG; J credits Chihaya M to earlier SEAHORSE att & Ume M to this one.] {I gives incorrect longitude 147-22E.} 2 Cutter Nov 43 2/04 28-37N 134-45E AK 3000 T2/3NSR Note Note PR says fired 0418 at Eika M type, radar indicated S. [Eika M similar to Ehime M, S by 232 HALIBUT att 0841, 2 Nov.] 7 Galantin Nov 43 2/09 28-18N 134-48E AK 3500 T2/3DUP JSM 2 28-20N 134-48E A-AK 4653 Ehime M. I {28-20N 147-22E} PR says fired 0841 at Eihuku M type making 7.9 kts, seen S in 8 min. WS2 says torp 0845 & S quickly, some survivors left in lifeboats but were never found, all 79 crew and 5 armed guard lost; ULTRA says S same location. {I longitude is incorrect.} [Eihuku M similar to Ehime M.] 7 Davenport Nov 43 2/21 09-18N 150-09E DD 1500 T1/4NSR Ult Note PR says hit seen. ULTRA says Ch 28 rept 3 torp seen @ 09-12N 150-13E, no D. 8 Sieglaff Nov 43 4/11 07-34N 134-09E AK 3800 T1/4DUP J 4 Sub position SC 100 {Cha 30} IW 06-10S 155-35E 270 UA PR says expl heard in 6-ship convoy. ULTRA says Cha 22, Iki, & XPC Showa M rept att 07-45N 134-09 E, no D. WS4 says Iki dropped d/c 4 Nov near Palau. [J confuses Cha 22 & Cha 30; Cha 22, S 30 Mar 44 @ Palau by a/c; Cha 30 S 4 Nov near Kieta, Bougainville by a/c.] 8 Sieglaff Nov 43 4/11 07-34N 134-09E AK 3800 T1/ DUP Ult Note PR says possible hit on distant ship. ULTRA rept no D. 03 5 Ebert Nov 43 4/20 00-28N 152-03E AP 8000 T1/6NUP M 4 00-45N 152-05E XAPK 11621 Hie M. PR says 1st torp prematured, possible dud hit. ULTRA rept torp track @ 00-45N 152-05E. M1 says torp, little D. 11 Gross Nov 43 4/22 21-22N 113-20E APK 10000 T3/4DUP IJSM 4 21-00N 113-05E C-AK 3177 Kaifuku M. PR says hits seen, S in 11 min. WS2 says was en rt Saigon-Takao with army mountain gun unit & 4080T rice; hit ca 2330 @ 21-22N 113-20E by 3 torp in stern, 29 army & 37 crew killed. 24 of crew in lifeboat reached China coast 6 Nov & walked 8 months toward Japanese-held area, 6 lost en rt & 5 died in Chinese prison, 13 survivors repatriated to Japan June 1946. 1 White Nov 43 5/01 32-28N 125-18E AP 10000 T1/3NSV Ult Note PR says hit seen & heard. ULTRA rept torp track @ 32-28N 125-32E. 1 White Nov 43 5/01 32-28N 125-18E AK 15800 T2/3NSV Claim Unconfirmed PR says believed hit 7500T AK in far column. [PR endorsement used by SORG gives tons for Mamiya, D by CERO 12 Oct 43.] 7 Galantin Nov 43 5/06 32-19N 132-58E CV 15000 T1/6TUP IS 5 Bungo Channel CV 24140 Junyo PR says hit aft, steering appeared disabled, down by stern & listing to port. ULTRA rept 1 hit, rudder disabled, posit 32-35N 132-44E, towed to Kure, out until Apr 44. WS8 says hit stbd side aft ca 0540, 4 killed; 2 more torp missed but 1 hit Yamashiro. [D for total loss 9 Dec 44 by 390 PLAICE & 395 REDFISH.] 7 Galantin Nov 43 5/06 32-19N 132058E CV 15000 T2/2TUP S 5 Bungo Channel BB 34700 Yamashiro Not claimed in PR. WS8 says missed Junyo, 1 hit Yamashiro but was dud or low-order expl, no D. 8 Sieglaff Nov 43 5/13 07-39N 134-22E AK 4000 T1/6DUP Ult Note PR says convoy of 4 ships, DD, SC & trawler, timed expl heard. ULTRA rept torp track @ . 07-41N 134-18E 8 Sieglaff Nov 43 5/13 07-39N 134-22E AK 4000 T1/3DUP

237 TRIGGER 1255

304 SEAHORSE 1256

304 SEAHORSE 1257

232 HALIBUT 1258

231 HADDOCK 1259 199 TAUTOG 1260

199 TAUTOG 1261 277 SCAMP 1262

197 SEAWOLF 1263

225 CERO 1264 225 CERO 1265

232 HALIBUT 1266

232 HALIBUT 1267 199 TAUTOG 1268

199 TAUTOG

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1255–1268 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S S* S1

S S S* S1

S 03 S S S1

S 03 S S 03XE

D

D L L1 S S S1

D 03 D 03 D H D1

0 L L1 D 03 D

Attack Numbers 1269–1283 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 1269 231 HADDOCK 1270

231 HADDOCK 1271

7

7

110 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Ult Note PR says timed expl heard. ULTRA rept torp track only. Davenport Nov 43 6/02 07-54N 150-06E AO 10000 T5/7NSR SM 6 150 mi NW Truk XAO 10018 Genyo M. Ult PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept no D. WS7 says att 0005, ships fired guns & used searchlights, rammed in stern by Yakaze, expl & fire, ret to Truk. Left Truk in convoy 12 Nov. [S 20 Jun 44 by a/c.] Davenport Nov 43 6/02 07-54N 150-06E DD NG T0/4NSR Ult 6 150 mi NW Truk AG 1531 Yakaze S PR says 1 dud hit. ULTRA rept Yakaze (target ship, ex-DD) collided with Genyo M during prev att. WS7 says bow badly bent, ret to Truk. Davenport Nov 43 6/02 07-54N 150-06E AO 10000 T5/6NSR ISM 6 08-08N 149-45E XAO 8691 Hoyo M. PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept burned & abandoned after 2nd att, later towed to Truk. WS7 and M1 say hit 1 hr after 1st att, more tracks seen to miss; towed to Truk by CL Nagara and Kinjo M, 2 killed. [S 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] Sieglaff Nov 43 6/24 13-05N 134-05E AO 8000 T1/2NUR Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard.

Damg. Eval. 03 S D L1A

0 M D1A

231 HADDOCK 1272

7

199 TAUTOG 1273

8

247 DACE 1274

1

Enright Nov 43 7/05 34-14N 137-15E Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard, black smoke from stack.

222 BLUEFISH 1275

2

Porter Nov 43 8/04 16-44N 116-22E AO 10000 T2/2NSP S IJSM 8 17-00N 116-17E A/C-AO 10570 Kyokuei M. S PR says blew up & S. ULTRA rept no D to convoy. WS2 says left Singapore for Moji 3 Nov in S1 convoy HI-14 with Hokuroku M, Amatsu M, Aki M, Kagu M, Awa M, & DE Tsushima; ca 0505 @ 17-00N 116-18E hit by 2 torp under bridge, burned, started to S by bow & was abandoned; 61 men in lifeboats picked up by Tsushima. [No other ships hit at this time.]

222 BLUEFISH 1276

2

Porter Nov 43 8/04 16-44N 116-22E APK 6800 T1/1NSP S Note PR says hits seen & heard, pip lost from radar. [See comment for Kyokuei M. WS2 says Amatsu M, Hokuryu M, & Aki M avoided torps & Amatsu M was hit by duds 9 Nov, See 197 SEAWOLF att that day.]

D

AK

6800

T1/6NSR

S H D1

D 03 D 03

03

222 BLUEFISH 1277

2

Porter Nov 43 8/04 16-44N 116-22E S PR says hits seen & heard. WS2 says torps avoided.

AK

7600

T1/2NSP Note

D

222 BLUEFISH 1278

2

Porter Nov 43 8/04 16-44N 116-22E S PR says hits seen & heard. WS2 says torps avoided.

APK

6900

T2/2NSP Note

D

222 BLUEFISH 1279

2

Porter Nov 43 8/04 16-44N 116-22E S PR says hit in 2nd att. WS2 says torps avoided.

APK

8400

T2/2NSP Note

D

222 BLUEFISH 1280

2

Porter Nov 43 8/06 16-44N 116-22E AO 12000 T5/9DSP Note Note PR says fired 4 salvos at AO, dead in water, photos. [This would have to have been Kyokuei M still afloat & finished off here after being abandoned; WS2 says no other ship hit 8 Nov.]

S

03

03

03

XR

269 RASHER 1281

1

Hutchinson Nov 43 8/16 00-22N 119-44E AO 7600 T2/3DUP IJM 8 00-25N 119-45E B-AO 2046 Tango M. PR says old AO with PC escort, little spray from 1st hit, 2nd hit stern, debris high in air. M1 says was ex-Du Talang Akar; first hit was dud, 6 soldiers killed, S ca 1706. [WS says this ship not in convoy att by RASHER next day.]

S S S1

269 RASHER 1282

1

Hutchinson Nov 43 9/01 00-39N 119-04E AO 10000 T1/4NUP SM 9 00-34N 118-59E XAO 10052 Toa M. Ult PR says no sure hits, possible D. ULTRA rept 2 torp seen, 1 passed under without expl. WS3 says left Tarakan for Balikpapan 8 Nov in convoy with Nippon M & DD Hibiki, ca 1700 same day hit by dud. [S 25 Nov 43 by 196 SEARAVEN.]

D L 0 L1

197 SEAWOLF 1283

11 Gross Nov 43 9/04 20-37N 118-10E AK 5000 T1/2NSR D SM 9 21-04N 118-16E XAO 10567 Amatsu M. L Ult PR says expl heard, yellow flash seen. ULTRA rept torp track seen @ 20-31N 188-33E, no D. WS2 L1 says with convoy HI-14, ca 0540 @ 20-50N 118-21E 8 torps seen, 5 were dud hits — 2 under bridge, 1 amidships, 2 on stern. M1 says torp, slight damage. [SEAWOLF fired 6 more at 2 ships for no claimed hits.]

111 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 287 BOWFIN 1284

2

287 BOWFIN 1285

2

287 BOWFIN 1286

2

188 SARGO 1287

9

287 BOWFIN 1288

2

220 BARB 1289

6

220 BARB 1290

6

291 CREVALLE 1291

1

277 SCAMP 1292

5

HMS TALLY HO 1293

1

291 CREVALLE 1294

1

228 DRUM 1295

8

188 SARGO 1296

9

222 BLUEFISH 1297

2

225 CERO 1298

1

289 CAPELIN 1299

1

287 BOWFIN 1300

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1284–1300 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Griffith Nov 43 9/11 03-37S 118-20E Sch 50 GD Ult 9 03-20S 118-32E NG NG NG PR says 2 masts, sank like stone. ULTRA rept surfaced sub. Griffith Nov 43 9/11 03-37S 118-20E Sch 50 GD Ult 9 03-20S 118-32E NG NG NG PR says 2 masts, sank like stone. ULTRA rept surfaced sub. Griffith Nov 43 9/11 03-37S 118-20E Sch 50 GD Ult 9 03-20S 118-32E NG NG NG PR says 2 masts, sank like stone. ULTRA rept surfaced sub. Garnett Nov 43 9/17 21-38N 131-19E AO 10000 T2/5DUP IJSM 9 21-40N 131-12E A-AK 2868 Taga M. PR & ULTRA say finally S by gunfire. WS2 says was in convoy FU-503 Palau-Saeki, hit 1320 eng rm port by 1 torp, 6 killed, scuttled. Griffith Nov 43 9/22 02-22S 118-16E Sch 100 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masted aux sch S like stone. Waterman Nov 43 10/05 24-41N 122-11E AK 8000 T2/2NSR UltS Note PR says hit seen; ULTRA says 5426T AK Yamahagi M rept no D @ 25-02N 122-23E, was in . convoy TA 804 WS2 says Yamahagi M, Kaijun M, Luzon M, Chuka M, & Unkai M #3 in convoy; torp tracks seen ca 0530 @ 25-05N 122-13E, all arr Keelung safely. Waterman Nov 43 10/05 24-41N 122-11E AK 5600 T1/2NSR UltS Note PR says hit seen. ULTRA rept 2655T AK Nishi M mentioned in msg & ship with call sign JJQR may have been D. WS2 says no ships hit. Munson Nov 43 10/13 12-52N 121-46E AK 5600 T1/10DUP Ult Note PR says hit seen after 2 prematures. ULTRA rept torp track @ 12-53N 121-28E. Ebert Nov 43 10/15 03-39N 150-37E APK 6500 T1/7DUP WSM 10 04-06N 150-17E XAK 6481 Tokyo M. I 03-28N 150-04E B-AG J 03-36N 150-34E APK PR says ship was towed away. ULTRA rept S 12 Nov. WS2 says left Rabaul for Truk 8 Nov in convoy, att 2000 that day & 0925 9 Nov by B-17s; only slight D to convoy; ca 0918 10 Nov @ 04-06N 150-19E evaded 3 torp but hit in boiler room & #4 hold, taken in tow by Mitakesan M but S 1455 12 Nov, 3 killed. M1 says was D by a/c at Rabaul on 2 Nov in area where torp hit, S @ 06-42N 151-09E. [J credits jointly with a/c @ 03-36N 150-34E; W says D by a/c & S in tow.] Bennington Nov 43 10 06-12N 099-25E MV 5000 T1/5 WIJSM 10 06-12N 099-27E XAW 1914 Kisogawa M. No details in BSH. WS1 says torp ca 0830, 42 killed [apparently all hands]. Munson Nov 43 11/02 12-00N 121-00E AK 750 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says wooden ship, left settling, bow up 30 deg; Williamson Nov 43 11/07 00-20N 148-35E AP 11900 T2/6DUP UltST Note PR says 1st torp was premature, 2 hits heard. ULTRA says 2869T AP Kinayamasan M rept 3 of 6 torp expl astern @ 01-00N 149-20E. WS 13-JD205 says DD Nowaki made d/c att, no D to convoy. XAS Hie M TROM says was missed by torp here. Garnett Nov 43 11/12 27-36N 130-32E APK 5900 T2/4DUP WIJSM 11 27-40N 130-24E XAK 3551 Kosei M. PR says stopped, down by stern, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy FU-503, hit 1335 in eng rm, 12 killed. Porter Nov 43 11/12 08-00N 118-36E Sam NG GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch, POW taken (later died). White Nov 43 11/13 30-50N 150-07E Pkt 150 GD M 11 30-40N 149-30E B-Pkt 129 Shoei M. Ult 30-30N 150-00E NG NG PR says 4 4-inch hits, small fire. ULTRA rept gun att here. Marshall Nov 43 11/18 03-27S 127-52E AK 4000 T2/5NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl & water column seen but ship made 11 kts. Griffith Nov 43 11/22 04-58N 119-42E AO 800 GM M 11 04-36N 119-38E C-AK 152 Pashita Go Note PR says afire, 30 deg list, expl. Cundall ident as ex-Phil ship Pacita, captured. M1 says was en rt Tarakan-Bongao Is. with avgas, burned and S.

Damg. Eval. S NG S2U S NG S2U S NG S2U S S S1 S S2 S 03

D 03 D 03 S SJ S1P

S S S1 S D3 D 03

S S S1 S S3 D D D1 S 03 S S S1

Attack Numbers 1301–1312

112

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 2 Griffith Nov 43 11/22 04-58N 119-42E AO 1200 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says set afire, expl. 1 Marshall Nov 43 11/23 03-08S 127-38E AK 3400 T3/6NUP IJSM 11 02-40S 131-12E A-AK 3127 Kunitama M. PR says disintegrated. ULTRA posit 03-08S 127-30E. WS1 says left Babo, New Guinea for Ambon on 10 Oct; ca 2340 on 11 Oct was hit in stern & S at 1356, 5 passengers and 4 crew lost. 5 Ebert Nov 43 12/09 01-10N 149-02E CA 8500 T1/6DUP UltST 12 01-14N 149-04E CL 6632 Agano PR says hit under bridge, dead in water & down by bow, tracked for 14 hrs, also seen by 218 ALBACORE. ULTRA rept 1 hit, towed to Truk, out until Feb 44. WS12-360 says 2 missed ahead, 1 hit stbd under bridge, all machy inoperative, 85 dead, 79 wounded. WS says also D to stern, arr Truk in sinking condition, alongside Akashi for repair, left 15 Feb. [TROM says was en rt Japan on 2 screws for perm repairs when S 16 Feb 44 by 305 SKATE.] 3 Dealey Nov 43 12/16 21-10N 144-50E AK 4000 T2/3DUP Note Unident UltS 12 21-40N 144-40E AK {4943} {Heii M.} PR says broke in middle, stern S. ULTRA rept 4943T AK Heii M D, reached Mogu. [WS1 & Cundall say ident appears to be Hie M (Hiyoshi M), S 23 Dec 41 by HNMS K-XIV. (Poss salvaged?) M disagrees, no such record in M1, Heii M also not listed. ULTRA ident prob incorrect. Although it has been determined that the identification of Heii M was incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] 3 Dealey Nov 43 12/19 21-10N 144-50E Tra 800 GN SM 12 21-40N 144-40E XAM 318 Misago M. #11 Ult PR says stern blown off, afire & sinking, photos. ULTRA rept S. WS1 says torp & S 12 Nov @ 21-03N 144-40E, 3 killed. [W says lost Dec 43 Ogasawara-gunto area, cause unk.] 1 Wingfield Nov 43 12 05-17N 100-05E SS NG T1/6 WIT 12-3 05-26N 108-06E SS 2198 I-34 J {2212} No details in BSH. Boyd & Yoshida say was en rt Europe, ca 13 survivors. TROM says carried raw rubber, tungsten, tin, quinine, opium, & weps; was on passage Singapore to Penang when S, 5 passengers incl RADM Kojima Hideo & 2 Mitsubishi engrs went by train so avoided att; 84 killed, 20 esc from aft compt but only 13 picked up; wreck salvaged Dec 62. 10 Hull, H. Nov 43 13/00 08-57N 152-36E AK 5600 T3/3NUP WIJSM 12-13 09-02N 152-46E XAK 4862 Muko M. PR says hits seen, S with only masts visible. WS2 says was in convoy 3101 Yokosuka-Truk, torp 2200 12 Nov & S in 18 min, 17 crew killed. 7 Dornin Nov 43 13/06 32-57N 125-06E AP 10500 T2/4DUP IJM 13 32-55N 125-09E XAK 4433 Nachisan M. WS {Nachizan M.} PR says hits seen, escort later picking up survivors, debris, photo. WS2 says was in convoy 108 or MA-07, Moji-Takao; hit 0556 by 2 torp, S quickly, 46 crew killed. 10 Post Nov 43 13/07 28-29N 129-29E AK 4500 T0/8DUP SM 13 Naze C-APK 6893 Tango M. J E China Sea PR says moored at entrance to Naze, 1 torp detonated in net 50 yds from AK. ULTRA rept S @ 28-24N 129-30E. WS2 says left Moji for Keelung 13 Sep in convoy 192, ca 2300 14 Sep att by sub, no D [no likely sub att listed]; convoy retreated to Kagoshima harbor; left there 17 Sep but ord to Naze in typhoon, 5 ships driven aground there; Tango M refloated & moored outside harbor; ca 0725 torp port side in #2 hold, abandoned 31 May 44. {I says S by mine @ Naze 19 Sep 43.} 3 Schmidt, M.G. Nov 43 13/08 18-18N 142-48E AO 8500 T1/4DUP IS 13 18-22N 142-50E AO 14050 Shiretoko PR says was making 6 kts, hit heard, seen down by stern & dead in water. ULTRA rept being towed to Sasebo after D by 178 PERMIT 13 Sep, out until May 44. WS1&11-34 say left Saipan 11 Nov under tow by Momogawa M; ca 0700 13th @ loc given was hit by torp port side stern, slight D & able to continue, arr Sasebo 23 Sep. [Prev D 12 Sep 43 by 178 PERMIT; D 7 Oct 44 by 224 COD, S 1 Feb 45 by a/c.] 1 Schoeni Nov 43 14/11 08-14N 154-05E AK 5200 T1/3DUP Ult Note S PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept no D to convoy @ 08-20N 154-15E. WS3 says convoy c/o XAP Akibasan M 4607T, XAV Okitsu M 6666T & DD Asanagi; no damage reported. 1 Wingfield Nov 43 14 Sembilan Is. PC NG G IS 14 U PC 460 Ch 20 WS11-49 says D 14 Nov in battle with sub near Penang, eng rm flooded, 20 killed, 17 wounded; ultimately towed to Singapore 25 Nov & under repair until Jun 44. 1 Munson Nov 43 15/09 14-54N 119-54E AK 7100 T1/4DUP

287 BOWFIN 1301 289 CAPELIN 1302

277 SCAMP 1303

257 HARDER 1304

257 HARDER 1305

HMS TAURUS 1306

200 THRESHER 1307

237 TRIGGER 1308

211 GUDGEON 1309

278 SCORPION 1310

308 APOGON 1311

HMS TAURUS 1312

291 CREVALLE

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S D3 S S S1 D M D1

S M D3U

S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 S S S1 0 S SU S1

D M D1

D 03 D M D1 S

113 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments JSM 15 14-53N 119-56E A-AK 6783 Kyokko M. I 13 PR says hit seen, screws stopped, expl, b/u noise. ULTRA gives date 15 Nov. WS1 says left Takao for Manila on 13 Nov with 81 soldiers, medical equip etc; ca 0930 on 15 Nov at 14-52N 119-56E was hit by 3 torps stbd amidships & #2 hold & S bow first in 5 min, 2 crew and 8 troops killed. {I date appears to be misprint.} — — Nov 43 — — — — — I 16 Hatsushima CMc 720 {Ukishima} J Off Japan S I says missing due to sub, a/c, or mine. [No likely sub att.] WS says S by mine (poss laid by 281 SUNFISH) @ this loc, prob all hands lost. [See mine list.] 1L Rooney Nov 43 17 07-08N 151-53E SS 1600 T? Note Note ULTRA says I-176 rec’d direct torp hit en rt Truk. WS7 says I-176 stalked US sub 2 hrs SE of Truk, fired 3T 0020 17 Nov & saw 2 hits, found lg qty oil on surface. [CORVINA believed S by sub 16 Nov @ 05-50N 151-10E, undoubtedly this att; basis for SORG listing appears to be misreading of ULTRA msg.] 8 Williamson Nov 43 17/15 01-48N 148-24E AS 11900 T1/4DUP WIJSM 17 01-45N 148-45E XAPK 11621 Hie M. PR says hit heard, last seen stopped, port list. WS2 and M1 say hit 1245 in #3 hold & S ca 1730, none killed. [Was former XAS rerated XAPK 1 Oct 43.] 2L Marshall Nov 43 17 Unk Unk Unk Unk I 17 07-40S 130-23E A-AK 392 {Yoshitomo M. #22} Note Not in SORG. M1 says was en rt Ambon-Tanimbar Is. when S by a/c, 317 crew & soldiers killed. [Previous tentative assignment of this ship to CAPELIN appears incorrect.] 1 Munson Nov 43 18/20 15-08N 119-38E CVE 18000 T4/6NSR Ult Note PR says big expl seen at bow, 3 more heard. ULTRA says 9186T XAPV Akitsu M rept no D from 3 torp @ 15-10N 119-40E. [S 15 Nov 44 by 393 QUEENFISH.] 2 Porter Nov 43 18/23 04-52N 122-07E DE 800 T3/3NSR IW 18 05-00N 122-00E DD 820 Sanae J {Sanaye} PR says blown out of water. WS says left Palau 15 Nov in convoy #25113 c/o Ondo; late18th at location given was torp & S. 2 Porter Nov 43 18/23 04-52N 122-07E AO 14100 T1/3NSR IWS 18 05-00N 122-00E AO 14050 Ondo PR says seen low in water & down by bow. ULTRA rept towed to Zamboanga, then to Manila Feb 44, set afire by a/c 19 Oct 44. WS1 says left Palau 15 Nov with Sanae, torp 18th, reached Manila under tow 15 Dec, then to Cavite for repairs. A says beached off Cavite. [S 13 Nov 44 by a/c.] 3 Dealey Nov 43 19/06 22-27N 147-15E APK 6600 T2/3DUP IWJSM 19 22-28N 147-22E B-AK 5384 Hokko M. PR says 1 target S, cripple under tow. WS2 says left Truk for Yokosuka 14 Nov in convoy #4114, was towing Ch 10 (D by a/c 30 Aug ); ca 0415 avoided 2 torp but hit by 2 torp in #5 hold & S, 24 crew and 21 passengers killed. {ULTRA says S under tow 23 Nov.} [Ch 10 picked up by Chiyo M & towed to Chichi-Jima.] 3 Dealey Nov 43 19/06 22-27N 147-15E APK 6900 T5/6DUP WIJSM 19 22-28N 147-22E B-AK 3936 Udo M. PR claims D only. WS3 says hit amidships 0435, 5 crew killed, taken in tow by DD Yuzuki but broke in two ca 1040, rear part S; Nikko M joined attempt to tow but wreck was abandoned & S that night. 3 Dealey Nov 43 20/01 22-47N 147-20E APK 6500 T2/12NUP M 19 23-10N 147-22E B-AK 5949 Nikko M. WIJS 20 XAP PR says left afloat, only D claimed. WS3 says torp & S late night of 19-20 Nov @ 22-47N 14720E, 45 killed. M1 says was in convoy 4114, 50 troops or gunners also lost. 9 Hardin Nov 43 21/03 06-15S 113-14E AK 4000 T1/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard. 7 Dornin Nov 43 21/23 36-40N 125-31E AK 5200 T2/4NSR SM 23 36-40N 125-31E C-AK 1681 Eizan M. J 21 PR says hits seen, down by bow, S. WS1 says en rt Korea to Tsingtao was torp & S at sub position on 23 Nov, 37 crew lost. 2 Cutter Nov 43 22/03 33-36N 128-35E AK 3800 T2/4NUP

1313

— 1314

226 CORVINA 1315

228 DRUM 1316

289 CAPELIN 1317

291 CREVALLE 1318

222 BLUEFISH 1319

222 BLUEFISH 1320

257 HARDER 1321

257 HARDER 1322

257 HARDER 1323

203 TUNA 1324 237 TRIGGER 1325

304 SEAHORSE

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1313–1325 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S1

X U U SM XE S XE

S S S1 0 S XE S 03 S S S1 D H D1

S S S1

S S S1

S S S1 D 03 S S S* S1 S

Attack Numbers 1326–1340 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 1326

283 TINOSA 1327

4

283 TINOSA 1328

4

— 1329

—

221 BLACKFISH 1330

6

211 GUDGEON 1331

211 GUDGEON 1332

211 GUDGEON 1333

10

10

10

211 GUDGEON 1334

10

— 1335

—

185 SNAPPER 1336

8

185 SNAPPER 1337

8

185 SNAPPER 1338

8

221 BLACKFISH 1339

6

308 APOGON 1340

1

114 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments JSM 22 33-41N 128-35E C-AK 3323 Daishu M. I {Taishu M.} PR says hits seen, smoke, screws stopped. WS1 says ca 0812 on 22 Nov at loc given was hit stbd side in eng rm by dud torp, but holed and flooded, S ca 1233, 1 killed. Daspit Nov 43 22/09 07-10N 134-34E AK 4000 T3/3DUP IJSM 22 07-09N 134-34E A-AK 4070 Kiso M. PR says rolled over on port side, b/u noise. ULTRA gives posit 07-09N 134-32E. WS1 says was engaged in the No. 3 Wewak-Hollandia Transport Operation; unloaded at Hollandia & left for Palau on 18 Nov; ca 0817 on 22 Nov was torp & S, 25 crew killed. Daspit Nov 43 22/09 07-10N 134-34E AK 4100 T2/3DUP JSM 22 07-08N 134-33E A-AK 4379 Yamato M. I {4398} PR says settled by stern, b/u noise. ULTRA posit 07-09N 134-32E. WS1 says was in No. 3 Wewak-Hollandia Transport Operation; Left Hollandia on 18 Nov for Palau; ca 0827 on 22 Nov at ULTRA posit was hit port side in eng rm & #5 hold & S at 0847 with loss of 161 passengers, 24 crew, & 2 gunners. M1 says was also shelled, killing the 2 gunners, but PR does not report using gun. — Nov 43 — — — — — I 23 New Guinea A-AK 389 {Yoshitomo M#21} [No sub att identified.] Davidson Nov 43 23/00 02-28N 140-06E AK 4500 T3/6NSV UltS Note PR says flash seen, AK later missing. ULTRA rept torp track @ 02-20N 140-10E. WS2 says convoy SO-902 Palau-Rabaul c/o Tasmania M, Kenzan M, Hozugawa M, Ryoko M, Ch 37 & 38 evaded torps at 2215. Post Nov 43 23/04 28-49N 122-12E AK 1000 T1/2NSR Note Note PR does not claim hit this att. ULTRA & WS2 ident ships as convoy HI-21, c/o Ichiyo M, Goyo M, Nekka M, & Wakamiya. [See later att same day.] Post Nov 43 23/04 28-49N 122-12E CL 1800 T1/ NUR WIS 23 S Shushan I. PF 870 Wakamiya J {860} PR claims DD hit in 1st salvo at AP. WS2 says hit amidships ca 0330 23 Nov @ 28-38N 122-05E, expl & S,157 killed, only 4 picked up later. Post Nov 43 23/04 28-49N 122-12E AO 10100 T2/2NSR UltS Note PR says pip disappeared. ULTRA rept 8469T XAO Goyu M hit by torp @ 28-38N 122-00E. WS2 says this ship not hit, fired at sub. Post Nov 43 23/05 28-49N 122-12E AP 10900 T6/10NSR IJSM 23 28-43N 122-07E C-APK 6783 Nekka M. PR says 5 separate attacks: 1/1, 1/2, 0/3, 0/2, 3/3. WS2 says dud hit port coal bunker ca 0338, then hit stbd amidships ca 0458, 20 min later hit in #4 & 5 holds & eng rm, S ca 0520 @ 28-39N 122-03E; was carrying 232 naval troops of Sasebo 1st Special Landing Force, 150 of Iwakuni Naval Air Force, & 985 other passengers; 308 passengers & 79 crew lost. — Nov 43 — — — — — I 23 Near Kaoe Bay A-AK 2841 {Kizan M.} J 01-50N 127-55E [U says anti-sub att @ 01-34N 123-07E may have sunk CAPELIN about this time; WS22-4 cites att by a/c & Wakataka 23 Nov off W coast Halmahera I. WS1 says Kizan M arr @ Kau, Halmahera undamaged, S there by a/c.] Clementson Nov 43 24/03 33-26N 139-37E AO 6500 T2/2NSR S Note PR says 4 hits heard on convoy, AO down by stern & smoking. WS2 says convoy 3123 left Yokosuka for Truk 23 Nov, c/o Yamafuku M, Tatsutakawa M, Shiganoura M, Manju M, Shoko M, DD Oite, & XPG Choan M #2; att by sub 0207 24 Nov but avoided all torps. Clementson Nov 43 24/03 33-26N 139-37E AK 5000 T2/6NSR S Note PR says hist heard. WS2 says torps avoided. Clementson Nov 43 24/03 33-26N 139-37E AK 5000 T /6NSR S Note PR says target prob D. WS2 says torps avoided. Davidson Nov 43 24/23 00-56N 144-52E AK 4500 T2/6NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says 5 expl heard. [This was convoy SO-902; no ships hit here; see entry 23 Nov.] Schoeni Nov 43 25/05 07-38N 152-39E AK 3000 T1/3TSV Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says hit seen, red glow & gray smoke, still smoking later.

Damg. Eval. S S1 S S S1

S S S1

X S XE D 03

S 03 S S S1 D 03 S S S1

X S SA XE

S 03

D 03 0 03 S 03 D D4U

115 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 218 ALBACORE 1341

7

196 SEARAVEN 1342

9

291 CREVALLE 1343

1

287 BOWFIN 1344

2

287 BOWFIN 1345

2

271 RAY 1346

1

283 TINOSA 1347

4

283 TINOSA 1348

4

287 BOWFIN 1349

2

271 RAY 1350

1

270 RATON 1351

1

270 RATON 1352

1

304 SEAHORSE 1353

2

304 SEAHORSE 1354

2

287 BOWFIN 1355

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1341–1355 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Hagberg Nov 43 25/12 00-51N 145-56E AK 9000 T2/5DUP S IJSM 25 00-46N 144-52E A-AK 4704 Kenzan M. S PR says hits seen, stern down, settling, wreckage. WS2 says was in convoy SO-904, att 1025 S1 @ 00-51N 146-00E, avoided 2 torp but hit by 1, S 1140, 7 killed. Dry Nov 43 25/15 08-20N 158-01E AO 10100 T2/4DUP S WJSM 25 08-22N 158-00E XAO 10052 Toa M. S I {10032} PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says hit by 1 torp in eng rm 1231 @ 08-30N 158-00E, 18 killed. S1 Munson Nov 43 26/01 15-24N 119-44E AK 4000 T2/4NSR S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit after 1st torp prematured, screws stopped, lost from radar. 03 Griffith Nov 43 26/03 12-48N 109-34E APK 12000 T2/2NSV S IJSM 26 13-25N 109-30E C-AO 5407 Tainan M. S PR says hit seen, bow sticking out of water later. ULTRA rept S here with Ogurasan M. WS2 says S1 hit 0445 in #2 hold port & 0500 in #3 hold stbd, 24 killed. [Was ore carrier converted to emergency oiler.] Griffith Nov 43 26/03 12-48N 109-34E AO 17500 T3/5NSV S JM 26 13-25N 109-30E A/C-AO 5069 Ogurasan M. S I {5200} PR says AO hit first, afire, bow S, rest awash, hit again. WS2 says hit 0445 & S 0452, 30 S1 crew killed. Harral Nov 43 26/05 02-27N 147-50E AK 4500 T3/4NUR S UltS Note PR says 1 hit seen, 3 heard, disappeared from radar, only 2 ships left next day. ULTRA says 03 Sumiyoshi M rept no D from 2 torp @ 02-32N 148-06E. WS2 says convoy SO-904 avoided torp ca 0720 @ 00-10N 147-08E. Daspit Nov 43 26/10 06-56N 134-38E AK 3800 T2/3DUP S JM 26 06-56N 134-38E AK 3811 Shini M. S S 06-22N 134-48E {Kamoi M.} PR says stern almost blown off. WS2 says left Wewak for Palau 21 Nov in convoy Wewak #13 S1 with 515 men of Army 27th Aviation Corps; ca 0932 26 Nov hit by torp in #4 hold & S, 46 killed. {I gives tons as 2811.} Daspit Nov 43 26/10 06-56N 134-38E AK 7200 T2/3DUP D M 26 06-22N 134-48E A-AK 1873 Taiyu M. H I 06-22N 143-48E PR says timed hit heard, later heavy smoke. {I location appears to be misprint.} [S 9 Sep 44 by a/c.] D1 Griffith Nov 43 26/10 13-02N 109-38E APK 5500 T4/4DUP S MJ 26-7 NE Cape Varella AM 671 Beryl S Ult PR says blew up, debris & survivors in water. ULTRA rept Vichy Fr ship, torp between Camranh M S1 & Tourane.cites Fr records: ex-cargo ship converted to mine sweeper/layer, torp and S en rt SaigonHongay with foodstuffs, 59 (all hands) killed. Harral Nov 43 26/19 04-00N 147-50E APK 9800 T4/6DUP S WIJSM 26 04-12N 148-20E XAK 2562 Nikkai M. S PR says broke in 3 pieces. WS2 says hit by 4 torp 1647 @ 04-12N 148-26E, S in 3 min, casualties S1 not given. Davis Nov 43 26/23 00-40N 148-14E AK 6700 T3/5NSR S WIJSM 26 00-40N 148-20E XAP 6667 Onoe M. S PR says fired at 2 AK & 2 escorts, 3 seen to hit, 1 premature, 1 missed astern. ULTRA rept Ch 40 S1 escort of this convoy. WS2 says was en rt Rabaul-Truk; hit 2115 by 1 torp in eng rm & S, 1 killed. Davis Nov 43 26/23 00-40N 148-14E Same Same Same X IW 26 00-46N 148-20E XAP 2811 {Kamoi M.} S PR does not claim, says AK & escorts still on scene apparently picking up survivors. {I&W apparently XE confused with 283 TINOSA att earlier same day.} Cutter Nov 43 26/23 33-36N 128-57E AO 10000 T2/3NSR S J 26 Sub position AK 4000 {Unknown M.} S Note PR says broke in two, both parts S. ULTRA says San Ramon M rept torp att, S 48 min later. XRXE [JANAC notes say intel ident no other ships. Prob 1st hit on San Ramon M, next attack.] Cutter Nov 43 27/00 33-38N 129-05E AO 10500 T2/4NSR S WIJSM 27 33-34N 128-35E XAO 7309 San Ramon M. S PR says 2 dull thuds heard, small flames, huge expl & falling debris. ULTRA rept torp att, S 48 min S1 later. WS2 says was en rt Miri-Tokuyama with full load of 10600T crude oil; hit ca 0005 in #1 & 2 tanks & again ca 0128 in port pump room & #5 tank, burned & S, 31 killed. Griffith Nov 43 27/16 13-01N 109-30E AK 1500 T2/3DUP S M 27 NE of Tuy Hoa APK 691 Gov Gen Van S J Sub position Vollenhoven

116

Attack Numbers 1356–1369 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

287 BOWFIN 1356

2

287 BOWFIN 1357

2

287 BOWFIN 1358

2

286 BILLFISH 1359

2

270 RATON 1360

1

270 RATON 1361

1

264 PARGO 1362

2

264 PARGO 1363

2

279 SNOOK 1364

4

279 SNOOK 1365

4

279 SNOOK 1366

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR identifies by name. ULTRA gives posit 13-13N 109-27E. Vichy Fr ship. M cites Fr records: torp S1 and S, 37 crew & 6 gunners killed, only 2 survivors. Griffith Nov 43 28/03 12-45N 109-42E APK 12000 T4/4NUP S M 28 12-50N 109-35E A/C-AK 9866 Tonan M. S IJS C-AO PR says S in 4 min. WS2 says was en rt Takao-Cape St. Jacques in convoy #340 of 14 marus S1 & escort Matsuwa; hit 0412 by 1 torp stbd side, S 0530 @ 12-35N 109-40E, 84 killed. Griffith Nov 43 28/03 12-45N 109-42E APK 10000 T2/2NUP S IJSM 28 12-50N 109-35E A/C-AK 5425 Sydney M. S PR says down by stern, awash to bridge. ULTRA confirms S. WS2 says carried 4996 cubic meters S1 naval aircraft spares & 895T trade cargo for Singapore; hit 0412 by 2 torp port stern, 1 stbd side 3 min later, S 0417, 43 killed. Griffith Nov 43 28/03 12-45N 109-42E AK 9900 T2/2NUP S Ult Note S PR says hits seen, sagging in middle. ULTRA rept Shohei M ( JJTC) 7255T AK & Zuiyo M 7385T 03 AO also in convoy, no D. WS2 says ship rept premature torp & scored hit on sub, no others D. Lucas Nov 43 28/05 12-33N 109-36E AK 6000 T1/4NSV D UltS Note PR ident as 1 of 2 undamaged ships that scattered after 287 BOWFIN att, hit heard & felt. ULTRA 03 says Shohei M ( JJTC) 7255T AK & Zuiyo M 7385T AO were in convoy, no D. [See 287 BOWFIN att earlier same day.] Davis Nov 43 28/12 01-40N 141-45E AK 6000 T3/3DUP S IJSM 28 01-40N 141-51E A-AK 6787 Yuri M. S PR says hits heard, wreckage & landing barge #5669D seen. WS2 says convoy c/o Hokko M, S1 Uchide M, Yuri M, Columbia M, Clyde M, Ch 24 & 29 en rt Palau-Rabaul; hit 1010 @01-45N 141-52E by 3 torp, broke in two & S, 38 members of 2nd Landing Unit & 13 crew killed. Davis Nov 43 28/12 01-40N 141-45E AK 6000 T2/3DUP S IJSM 28 01-40N 141-51E A-AK 5346 Hokko M. S PR says hits seen, breaking up. WS2 says hit in stern same time as Yuri M, 1 of 640 army passengers S1 & 3 crew killed. Eddy Nov 43 28/22 18-34N 140-09E DD 1700 T1/3NSR D UltS Note PR says started att on 6-ship convoy, fired down the throat at DD, timed expl heard. ULTRA says 03 DD Oite rept torp track @ 18-36N 140-04E on convoy 3123 c/o Yamafuku M, Tatsutagawa M, Manju M, Shikanoura M, & Choan M #2; Tokyo M believed missing. WS2 says Shoko M was in convoy, not Tokyo M; att on DD not noted, weather was very rough.. Eddy Nov 43 28/22 18-34N 140-09E AK 8000 T1/ NSR P UltS Note 279 SNOOK PR says expl seen on 8000T AK in center of convoy just before firing own torps. 03 [SORG gives half credit to each sub.] WS2 indicates no ships hit at this time. Triebel Nov 43 28/22 18-48N 139-50E AK 8000 T1/6NSR P UltS Note PR says fired 2206 104 deg stbd track at 4 of 6 AKs in convoy, 2 escorts, hit same ship hit by 264 03 PARGO 4 min earlier. ULTRA rept torp track. [SORG gives half credit to each sub.] WS2 says this was convoy 3123, no ships hit at this time. [Note: SNOOK PR times adjusted 1 hr earlier to agree with PARGO & Japanese times.] Triebel Nov 43 28/22 18-48N 139-50E AK 6000 T1/ NSR D UltS Note PR says hit seen on one other. WS2 says no ship hit at this time. 03 Triebel Nov 43 28/22 18-48N 139-50E AK 3500 T1/4NSR D UltS Note PR says fired 2208 at 2 smaller ships, hit seen. ULTRA msg says Tatsutagawa M continued 03 operating & Choan M #2 not D. WS2 says no ship hit at this time.

HMS TRESPASSER 1 1367

Favell Nov 43 28 Claim Unconfirmed BSH evaluates as unsuccessful.

279 SNOOK 1368

4

Triebel Nov 43 28/24 18-37N 139-45E AK 7000 T4/6NSR S WIJSM 28-29 18-21N 140-08E XAK 4928 Yamafuku M. S PR says fired at 3 AKs, this one disintegrated from 4 hits. ULTRA rept this was lead ship in convoy, S1 hit & S 2350 @ 18-21N 140-04E. WS2 says torp in engine room & aft ca 2355, S by stern, 60 crew killed.

279 SNOOK 1369

4

Triebel Nov 43 29/02 18-38N 139-45E AK 7500 T1/4NSV Note Note PR says hit in stern & stopped, S in later att. WS2 says Shiganoura M hit port side in #2 hold ca 0100 but continued. [See later att same day; J credits sinking at posit for this att.]

279 SNOOK

4

Triebel

Nov 43 29/02

Car Nicobar

MV

4000

T3/6

S 03

18-38N 139-35E

AK

7500

T1/2NUP

D XR S

117 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 1370

264 PARGO 1371

2

224 COD 1372

1

224 COD 1373

1

223 BONEFISH 1374

2

185 SNAPPER 1375

8

185 SNAPPER 1376

8

263 PADDLE 1377

2

305 SKATE 1378

2

212 GATO 1379

7

264 PARGO 1380

2

304 SEAHORSE 1381

2

265 PETO 1382

4

223 BONEFISH 1383

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1370–1383 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments JSM 29 18-24N 139-41E B-AK 3512 Shiganoura M. WI Note PR says previously hit & stopped, hit amidships, settled & half under. WS2 says was carrying 1355T rice, vehicles, & Zero a/c; hit again ca 0150 in #1 hold, abandoned & S by stern 0218, no casualties. [ULTRA gives name Shikanoura M; I says S 1 Dec @ 18-02N 138-55E; W says S 30 Nov @ 18-38N 139-35E.] Eddy Nov 43 29/03 18-23N 140-18E AK 5700 T2/4NSR WIJSM 29 18-34N 139-58E B-AK 5875 Manju M. PR says target seen to S. ULTRA gives posit 18-36N 140-04E. WS2 says carried 5695T coal, ammo, machinery, & food; att by gunfire & torp 0245 @ 18-16N 140-17E, hit in #2 hold & S 0255, 6 killed. Dempsey Nov 43 29/06 11-42N 118-30E AK 7100 T2/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 hits seen, smoking & settling with port list. Dempsey Nov 43 29/06 11-42N 118-30E AP 4700 T1/2DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen abaft stack. Hogan Nov 43 29/08 06-22S 116-35E AK 8200 T2/4DUP IJSM 29 06-20S 116-30E A-AK 4645 Suez M. PR says hits seen, stopped, stern under. Intel rept 546 says Br POWs were in hold #4 where torp hit. Michno says ca 650 sick prisoners, also 1st 2 holds held sick Japanese; hit by 2 torp aft & S quickly, escort W 12 picked up Japanese survivors, shot all POWs left in water, none survived. WS1 says left Ambon for Surabaya 25 Nov; ca 0920 28th was hit by 2 torp port side aft & S by stern 0942, 4 passengers & 11 crew killed. M1 says 69 Japanese people & 549 POW killed. Clementson Nov 43 29/10 33-19N 139-34E AK 8500 T2/3DUP WIJSM 29 33-16N 139-35E XAK 4575 Kenryu M. PR says hits seen, target down by bow & afire. ULTRA rept convoy #3128 c/o Nagisan M, Reiyo M, Shoho M, Haruna M, Kenryu M, esc Choun M & Fukue; no D except Kenryu M. WS2 says convoy 3128 left Yokosuka for Truk 28 Nov (Choun M not incl), ca 0905 29 Nov Kenryu M torp, burned, S next day, 4 killed. Clementson Nov 43 29/10 33-19N 139-34E AK 5300 T2/3DUP UltS Note PR says 2 hits heard. ULTRA & WS2 rept no other ships D in att @ 33-16N 139-35E. Rice Nov 43 29/12 11-20N 162-29E AO 10000 T2/5DUP Ult Note PR says hits heard, crackling noise. ULTRA says 9974T AO Nippon M rept no D @ 11-30N 162-15E. [S 4 Jan 44 by 277 SCAMP.] McKinney Nov 43 30/11 09-03N 151-29E CV 20000 T1/3DUP UltS Note PR says expl & geyser seen, no smoke. ULTRA rept 13950T CV Zuiho evaded 4 torp tracks @ 09-10N 151-30E. WS8 says 1 premature expl off stbd side, no D. [S 25 Oct 44 by a/c.] Foley Nov 43 30/17 01-57N 147-24E AK 5600 T2/4DUP JSM 30 01-54N 147-20E A-AK 5617 Columbia M. I PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was in a convoy Palau-Rabaul with 150 army, 5800T provisions, fuel oil & motor boats, & 180 survivors of Yuri M; hit 1625 @ 01-56N 147-21E by 2 torp port side, abandoned & drifted away, only 1 killed. Eddy Dec 43 1/01 14-24N 140-40E AO 12000 T7/11NSR WIJSM 30-1 18-02N 138-55E XAK 1933 Shoko M. PR says fired 3 salvos between 2049 30 Nov & 0048 1 Dec, seen to S by all hands; 0110 found 50’ boat like MGB, shot up by 20mm. WS2 says last of convoy 3123 torp late 30 Nov, S next day @ 18-20N 138-55E, 42 killed. W & M1 ident as XPG rerated XAK, S 1 Dec @ 14-31N 140-18E. [Positions & tonnages do not agree, but no other att likely.] Cutter Dec 43 1/01 26-34N 140-47E AK 4800 T2/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard. Nelson Dec 43 1/09 01-02N 146-42E APK 8200 T3/6DUP JSM 1 01-16N 146-45E B-AK 2345 Konei M. WI {2338} PR says went deep, hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept 2 hits. WS2 says torp 0715, 39 crew killed; was towing a “special tanker”, fate unk. Hogan Dec 43 1/21 01-31N 120-51E AK 7200 T3/7NSV WIJSM 1 01-30N 120-44E B-AK 2721 Nichiryo M. PR says fired at convoy of 3 ships, 2 esc; large AK seen to S after 2nd salvo, lifeboats in water. WS2 says left Balikpapan for Palau 30 Nov in convoy 2612 with 3300T nickel ore & 18 passengers; ca 2205 1 Dec @ 01-28N 120-53E torp port side #3 hold, S in 2 min, 6 passengers and 19 crew killed.

Damg. Eval. S S1

S S S1

S 03 D 03 S S S1

S S S1

S 03 D 03 D 03 S S H S1

S S S1

D 03 S S S1 S S S1

Attack Numbers 1384–1398

118

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 2 Hogan Dec 43 1/21 01-31N 120-51E DD 1200 T1/ NSV UltS Note PR says DD believed blown up. ULTRA rept Ch 4 sent to hunt sub @ 01-30N 120-44E. WS2 says Ch 4 not with convoy, P 2 (ex-DD Nadakaze) was escort, no D. 2 Griffith Dec 43 2/10 03-25S 118-20E PY 75 GD Ult 2 03-21S 118-13E NG NG NG PR says S by 4-inch; ULTRA says surfaced sub reported. 4 Daspit Dec 43 3/21 06-29N 131-32E AK 6600 T3/7NUP WIJSM 3 06-34N 131-40E XAO 6645 Azuma M. PR says afire, low in water, S by 3rd salvo. WS2 says was en rt Balikpapan-Truk with 6000T crude oil, 500 drums avgas, 500 drums gasoline, & 40 passengers; hit 1947 & set afire, then by 2 more torp 2121, 50 crew and 17 gunners killed. [Ship was AK converted to AO.] 3 McCain Dec 43 4/01 29-45N 145-54E AK 9500 T4/4NSR WIJSM 3-4 29-36N 145-54E XAK 4046 Hiyoshi M. PR says hits seen, expl & b/u noise heard. WS2 says was in convoy 3201 Yokosuka-Truk; torp 2352 @ 2945N 145-54E, flooded & S 1000 4 Dec, 37 crew killed. 10 Ward, R.E.M. Dec 43 4/06 32-27N 143-49E CV 22500 T4/7NSR I U Off Yokosuka CV 13360 {Ryuho} Note PR says first hit by 2 of 4 torps, 6 hrs later by 2 of 3, CV dead in water, crew on deck. ULTRA rept Chuyo was with Zuiho, Unyo, Maya & DDs. [See final att same day.] SORG evaluates as unsuccessful att on Chuyo. [WS11-38 says Ryuho was in Singapore.] 10 Ward, R.E.M. Dec 43 4/10 32-27N 143-49E CVE 22500 T2/3DUP WIT 3-4 Hachijo Jima CVE 17830 Chuyo J {20000} PR says att made in typhoon; see earlier att same day. Winton says ULTRA rep hit in 3 att, dead in water. [Chuyo carried 21 survivors of SCULPIN, only 1 of whom survived this sinking.] Acc to Tully hit by 1 torp port bow at 0010 but able to proceed. At 0555 hit by 2 torp port eng rm & stopped in posit 31-55N 143-00E; hit again port side at 0942, turned over & S 0948; 1250 lost, 160 rescued. 1 Schoeni Dec 43 4/18 08-15N 159-06E AK 3000 T2/3TUP WIJSM 4 09-06N 159-02E XPG 2962 Daido M. PR says stern blown off, b/u noise. WS1 says was torp & S ca 1540 on 4 Dec at loc given, casualties not given. 1 Stevenson, HC Dec 43 4/21 27-46N 156-16E Sam 100 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says minor D from 1 hit. 8 Latta Dec 43 5/07 09-09N 124-29E APK 4000 GD JM 5 Sub position A-AK 838 Himeno M. PR says set afire, seen to S. ULTRA ident as ex-Dos Hermanos (US). 4 Metcalf Dec 43 7/16 14-04N 152-09E AK 5400 T1/2DUP Note Note PR says low order expl heard, listing & down by bow. J credits Soyo M S here. ULTRA rept hit @ 13-30N 155-20E. WS3 says hit & afire, escort dodged 2 torps, Soyo M hit again & S 8 Dec. [See POGY att that date.] 5 Sands Dec 43 8/02 25-19N 141-44E AK 6000 T2/4NSR WJSM 8 26-32N 141-36E XAK 3266 Sansei M. I PR says large expl, radar pip lost. WS1 says left Chichi-Jima 8 Dec for Iwo-Jima with military pers & ammo; torp & D same day @ 25-20N 141-46E, taken in tow by Magane M & reached IwoJima 13th, after unloading left 25 Dec & arr Chichi-Jima & was being repaired when ca 1850 12 Mar 44 broke in two at D area & S. 4 Metcalf Dec 43 8/03 14-11N 151-41E AK 8800 T4/6NSV SM 8 14-03N 152-20E XAC 6081 Soyo M. WI 7 PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept poss D to Akibasan M or 2nd att on Soyo M. WS3 says was in convoy 4205B Truk-Yokosuka; ca 1400 7 Dec hit in eng rm, stopped & afire, ca 0230 hit again by 3 torp, flooded & S ca 0440, 35 crew killed, also many repatriates lost. [J&W credit previous att; J lists as XAS. Akibasan M arr Yokosuka 20 Dec.] 7 Foley Dec 43 8/18 01-06N 145-14E AK 4500 T2/4TUP Ult Note PR says hits heard, no geysers. ULTRA rept torp tracks @ 01N 145E. 3 Hawk Dec 43 11/11 07-13N 115-01E Sam 65 GD Claim Unconfirmed #17 PR says diesel fishing boat, #17 on bow; boarded, set afire, left awash after 3-inch hits. 2 Hogan Dec 43 11/12 04-03N 118-22E XCM 700 GD M 11 04-03N 118-22E C-AK 123 Toyohime M. Ult 04N 118E APc {522}

223 BONEFISH 1384

287 BOWFIN 1385 283 TINOSA 1386

253 GUNNEL 1387

192 SAILFISH 1388

192 SAILFISH 1389

308 APOGON 1390

309 ASPRO 1391 167 NARWHAL 1392 266 POGY 1393

276 SAWFISH 1394

266 POGY 1395

212 GATO 1396 267 POMPON 1397 223 BONEFISH 1398

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. D 03 S NG S3 S S S1

S S S1 D U XRXE

S S S1

S S S1 D L4 S S S1 S XR

S S M S1

S S S1

D 03 S S2Q D M

119 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1399–1412 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR identified as Legazpi, afire & heading for beach after 7 4-inch hits. ULTRA rept call sign JQSJ D1 att by gunfire & has wounded. [WSE-5 says ex-Princess of Negros, near-sister of Legazpi, fate unk, but M1 says was not that ship.] 267 POMPON 3 Hawk Dec 43 11/13 07-03N 114-50E Sam 65 GD S 1399 Claim Unconfirmed #112 PR says #112 painted on bow, left burning. D2Q 203 TUNA 9 Hardin Dec 43 12/08 02-44N 126-14E AK 8200 T1/5DUP D 1400 WJSM 12 02-43N 126-56E B-AK 5484 Tosei M. S I {5434} M PR says hit heard, later seen smoking & lower in water. ULTRA rept beached at Kau, not operaT1 tional again. [Constructive total loss.] WS1 says left Manila 2 Dec for Kau, Halmahera; ca 0950 on 12 Dec at loc given was hit port side in eng rm, 2 killed; taken in tow by Chiyo M & arr Kaoe Bay on 13 Dec but had to be grounded in shallows & became total loss. M1 says abandoned 18 Dec 43. 268 PUFFER 2 Selby Dec 43 13/05 14-36N 119-58E AP 9200 T1/4TUP D 1401 Ult Note PR says hit heard, settled but continued. ULTRA says 15105T AP Teiko M rept torp track 03 @ 14-29N 119-59E, no D. [S 22 Feb 44 by 268 PUFFER; ex-Fr D’Artagnan.] 266 POGY 4 Metcalf Dec 43 13/08 07-07N 134-31E AP 5300 T2/3DUP S 1402 IJSM 13 07-06N 134-40E A-AK 3829 Fukkai M. S PR says fired at 2 AKs & PC, saw 1 hit & heard another, back broken, b/u noise. ULTRA rept 2 S1 hits, no other ship present. WS1 says hit by 3 torp ca 0741 & S in 3 min, 1 crew, 5 gunners and 52 troops killed. M1 says other ships present were Kibi M, Ch 26, & an unident escort, none hit. 266 POGY 4 Metcalf Dec 43 13/08 07-07N 134-31E NG NG Same 0 1403 I 23 07-06N 134-30E C-AK 5800 {Fukurei M.} L PR says missed ship aimed at but hit one more distant. WS1 & M1 say no other ship hit. [I location 03XE agrees with this att but date does not; S 24 Aug 44 by 396 RONQUIL.] 192 SAILFISH 10 Ward, R.E.M. Dec 43 13/23 30-55N 132-33E AK 5800 T1/4NUP S 1404 IJSM 13 30-25N 130-30E A-AK 3194 Totai M. S PR says 2 hits heard, b/u noise, AK seen stopped next day. ULTRA confirms, says no other ship S1 identified. WS2 says convoy c/o Totai M, Showa M, & 3 escorts en rt Saeki-Palau; hit 2311 by 2 torp & S quickly, 22 crew, 12 gunners & 3 passengers killed. 192 SAILFISH 10 Ward, R.E.M. Dec 43 13/23 30-55N 132-33E AK 7100 T1/ NUP D 1405 UltS Note PR says hits heard. WS2 says no other ship hit. 03 233 HERRING 6 Johnson Dec 43 14/04 33-10N 124-55E AP 14000 T2/2NUP S 1406 IJSM 14 33-10N 125-00E C-Ore 3948 Hakozaki M. S PR says hits heard, seen stern under. WS2 says left Imari for China 12 Dec in convoy c/o S1 Munekata M, Hakozaki M, Kasumi M, Kiyo M, Taisho M, & Taizan M with 1539T steel products, timber, & cement; ca 0417 14 Dec @ 33-10N 125-00E hit by 2 torp in #4 hold & S, 40 crew and 7 passengers killed. 233 HERRING 6 Johnson Dec 43 14/04 33-10N 124-55E AO 7000 T1/1NUP D 1407 UltS Note PR says hit seen, stack broke loose. ULTRA says 3310T AK Munekata M rept torp track @ 33-05N 03 124-55E, no D. WS2 says no other ship hit. 309 ASPRO 1 Stevenson, HC Dec 43 15/08 26-07N 122-33E AO 7300 T1/4DUP D 1408 UltS Note PR says hit heard. ULTRA says 3270T XAO Kaijo M rept torp track @ 25-02N 122-35E, no D. 03 WS2 says Junyo M rept sub 0830 @ 25-25N 122-35E; no Kaijo M in this convoy, which was HI-25 c/o Kagu M, Nishi M, Shozui M, Junyo M, Zuiho M, Amatsu M & esc Tsushima; evaded torp. 229 FLYING FISH 8 Risser Dec 43 16/04 22-27N 120-08E AK 5300 T3/3NUP S 1409 IJSM 15-6 22-14N 120-06E C-APK 8613 Ginyo M. S PR says hits seen, disappeared, debris & oil. WS2 says left Cape St. Jacques for Takao 7 Dec in convoy S1 447 with 195 passengers, 6800T maize, 600T rice, & 50T beans; ca 0447 16 Dec @ 13-34N 111-12E hit by 3 torp & S, 69 crew & 118 passengers killed. 309 ASPRO 1 Stevenson, HC Dec 43 17/22 23-59N 124-42E AP 11600 T2/5NSR S 1410 Ult Note PR says seen to S bow first. ULTRA says 5396T AK Nichirei M rept torp track @ 24-10N 124-40E, 03 no D. [S 9 Mar 44 by 260 LAPON.] 309 ASPRO 1 Stevenson, HC Dec 43 17/22 23-59N 124-42E AK 7000 T2/ NSR S 1411 Ult Note PR says seen to S with 15 deg angle. ULTRA rept 2 convoys crossed @ 24-10N 124-40E, incl 03 Fushimi M #3 4292T AO, Batavia M 4393T AK, Hirota M 2922T AK, Ogura M #2 7311T AO, others listed for additional attacks 15 - 18 Dec. WS sources have no record of any sinkings. 309 ASPRO 1 Stevenson, HC Dec 43 17/22 23-59N 124-42E AK 7000 T2/4NSR S 1412 UltM 24-10N 124-40E C-AO Note Sarawak M. NG PR says rolled over to stbd & S. ULTRA rept Sarawak M poss D @ 24-10N D, repaired at Singapore. D3 WS says not in convoy records. M1 says was standard 1TM [ca 5100 grt, 7000T dwt] compl 13

Attack Numbers 1413–1427 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

309 ASPRO 1413

1

309 ASPRO 1414

1

309 ASPRO 1415

1

208 GRAYBACK 1416

9

208 GRAYBACK 1417

9

208 GRAYBACK 1418

9

208 GRAYBACK 1419

9

268 PUFFER 1420

2

268 PUFFER 1421

2

212 GATO 1422

7

212 GATO 1423

7

208 GRAYBACK 1424

9

208 GRAYBACK 1425

9

208 GRAYBACK 1426

9

208 GRAYBACK 1427

9

120 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Dec & on maiden voyage Mutsure-Jima to Singapore, prob hit here. [Not in W; D 29 Jun 44 by 385 BANG & 24 Jan 45 by 322 BLACKFIN & 321 BESUGO, S 19 Mar 45 by mine.] Stevenson, HC Dec 43 17/22 23-59N 124-42E AO 10000 T1/ NSR M 18 24-00N 124-36E XAO 7311 Ogura M. #2 Ult {10241} {Tenei M.} PR says settled, bow awash, towed away by AK. ULTRA rept poss D. ULTRA ident as one of the ships in convoys att here. [Not listed in I; sunk 16 Sep 44 by 382 PICUDA & 395 REDFISH; M1 says Tenei M not completed until Mar 44, sunk 16 Jan 45 by a/c.] Stevenson, HC Dec 43 18/02 23-31N 124-15E AK 7000 T2/3NUP Ult Note PR says expl seen on 1 AK, 3 more heard, oil slick on surface. ULTRA says 4393T AK Batavia M rept torp tracks @ 23-47N 124-20E. [S 12 Jun 44 by a/c.] Stevenson, HC Dec 43 18/02 23-31N 124-15E AK 7000 T2/3NUP Ult Note PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept torp tracks. Moore, J.A. Dec 43 18/22 26-22N 128-20E AK 4000 T1/2NSR UltS Note PR says hit heard & seen. ULTRA rept torp track @ 26-30N 128-19E. WS2 says this was convoy 227 Keelung-Moji c/o 10 marus & DD Numakaze; 2120 Oryoku M rept torp passed under. Moore, J.A. Dec 43 18/22 26-22N 128-20E AK 4000 T2/2NSR Note Note PR says this ship hit again later. WS2 says Gyokurei M was only maru hit. Moore, J.A. Dec 43 18/22 26-22N 128-20E AK 7000 T1/2NSR JSM 18 26-30N 128-15E C-Ore 5588 Gyokurei M. I 20 PR says believed hit in 2 att. WS2 says carried 8000T iron ore; hit under bridge 2120 & S, 62 crew killed. Moore, J.A. Dec 43 19/03 26-30N 128-26E PG 1200 T3/4NUS IWST 18 26-30N 128-13E DD 1215 Numakaze J 19 {1300} PR says disintegrated. ULTRA rept sub sighted late 18 Dec. I says missing 18 Dec, cause unk. WS2 says hit 0321, blew up instantly. TROM says all hands lost. Selby Dec 43 20/08 14-44N 119-55E DD 1400 T2/4DUP WIJS 20 Subic Bay DD 820 Fuyo PR says stern blown off, S. ULTRA posit 14-45N 119-54E. WS says left Takao for Manila 17 Dec with convoy #782; ca 0920 @ sub position was hit by 2 torp & S, casualties unknown. Selby Dec 43 20/09 14-44N 119-55E AK 5900 T2/5DUP Ult Note PR says 1 premature, possible hits heard. ULTRA says 3212T AP Gozan M rept torp tracks @ 14-40N 119-55E. [S 30 Mar 44 by a/c.] Foley Dec 43 20/17 01-30N 148-36E AK 6500 T1/6DUP IJS 20 01-26N 148-36E B-AK 2926 Tsuneshima M. W Note {Tsunushima M.} PR says hit seen, blew up & S. ULTRA says report made by Otori. {W gives date 20 Oct 43, misprint.} WS2 says convoy was 1182 c/o Tsuneshima M, Nagisan M, & 2 escorts; torp ca 1537 @ 01-23N 148-36E, no casualties. Foley Dec 43 20/17 01-30N 148-36E AK 9000 T2/ DUP UltS Note PR says hits heard. [No mention in ULTRA msg.] Moore, J.A. Dec 43 21/03 30-24N 129-54E AK 4100 T1/3NSR IJSM 21 30-26N 129-58E A-AK 2627 Konan M. PR says awash & settling; ULTRA rept S. WS2 says was en rt Naha-Kagoshima with 1766T gen cargo & mail; hit ca 0138 stbd side by 2 torp, S 2 min later, ca 400 survivors rescued by Kashiwa M (later S same day), 576 of 683 passengers, 69 crew and 3 gunners killed. Moore, J.A. Dec 43 21/03 30-24N 129-54E AK 5500 T1/3NSR S Note PR says smoking aft & stopped. ULTRA rept others in convoy not ident. WS2 says convoy c/o Konan M, Taishin M, Enju M, Keizan M, 2 escorts, only Konan M hit here. Moore, J.A. Dec 43 21/03 30-24N 129-54E AK 6300 T2/4NSR S Note PR says hits heard. WS2 says only Konan M hit here. Moore, J.A. Dec 43 21/06 30-24N 129-54E XAM 2700 T1/2TSV WIJSM 21 30-26N 129-58E XAN 515 Kashiwa M. PR says hit seen, huge expl, black smoke. WS2 says hit 1 hr after Konan M & S @ 30-24N 11953E; most of crew & survivors of Konan M killed. M1 says all hands lost.

Damg. Eval.

D H NG D1

D 03 D 03 D 03 S XR D S S1 S S S1 S S S1 D 03 S S S1

S 03 S S S1

S 03 S 03 S S S1

121 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 2 McKinney Dec 43 21/06 09-50N 151-55E AK 6400 T3/4TUP S WIJSM 21 09-45N 151-56E XAO 6428 Terukawa M. S PR says burned & blew up. WS2 says was in Amagiri convoy Truk-Saipan (M1 says sailed S1 independently) with crude oil, depth charges, & gen cargo; hit ca 0518 by 2 torp, burned & expl, S ca 2010, 12 crew & unk number of passengers killed. 10 Ward, R.E.M. Dec 43 21/12 32-38N 132-04E AK 7400 T2/3DUP S WIJSM 21 32-30N 132-09E B-AK 6376 Uyo M. S PR says hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA says Chiburi M rept att & turned back to Saeki. WS1 says left S1 Saeki for Rabaul 21 Dec in convoy O-106 with 1438 military passengers & cargo of building material; ca 1134 @ 32-30N 132-09E hit by 3 torp port side, burned, S 1144, 387 passengers & 4 crew killed. 4 Andrews, C.H. Dec 43 22/21 33-30N 135-57E AK 7000 T1/4NSR D UltM 22 E Kashinosaki C-AK 6334 Havelland M I {Haferland-go} PR says seen dead in water. ULTRA rept Havelland (German AC) towed to Kobe & never repaired. D1 [Constructive total loss. M says was en rt Yokohama-Java, hit port side eng rm, unnavigable, towed to Kobe 31 Dec, not repaired but moored buoy as stationary depot ship for German subs. Seized by Japan 6 May 45 & renamed Tatsumi M but never repaired; drifted aground in typhoon Sep 45 & sold for scrap Jan 46.]

305 SKATE 1428

192 SAILFISH 1429

254 GURNARD 1430

262 MUSKALLUNGE 1431 254 GURNARD 1432

254 GURNARD 1433

254 GURNARD 1434

254 GURNARD 1435

— 1436

270 RATON 1437

270 RATON 1438

305 SKATE 1439

271 RAY 1440

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1428–1440 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

2

Russillo Dec 43 23/00 10-04N 143-48E APK 5600 T1/6NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, smoke over ship, appeared dead in water. 4 Andrews, C.H. Dec 43 23/22 34-02N 136-20E AK 5000 T2/2DSR WIJSM 24 E of Mikisaki XAK 1898 Seizan M. #2 PR says S bow first. ULTRA gives posit 33-58N 136-16E. WS3 says left Kobe for Yokosuka 23 Dec in convoy 8222-Toko with 1340T bricks & 403T steel items; ca 0706 24 Dec @ 34-03N 136-19E hit by 2 torp, broke in 3 pieces & S in 43 sec, 28 killed. 4 Andrews, C.H. Dec 43 24/07 34-02N 136-19E AK 6000 T2/2DUP JSM 24 E of Mikisaki C-AK 5857 Tofuku M. Note PR says engine amidship, flush deck, seen to S. WS3 says hit 4 min after Seizan M #2 by 2 torp & S, 48 killed. {ULTRA & I give posit 07-06N 134-30E, which corresponds to 266 POGY att 13 Dec.} 4 Andrews, C. H. Dec 43 23/22 Same attack Same Same Same M 23 33-29N 136-29E A/C-Ore 5969 Fukurei M. Not claimed in PR. M1 says was not in convoy 822-Toko, but was torp with medium damage. [Possibly hit by stray torp.] 4 Andrews, C.H. Dec 43 24/07 34-02N 136-19E Same Same Same IWM 25 NE of Daio-zaki XAM 216 Naruo M. Note PR does not claim but says att was on convoy of 3 AKs & 2 escorts. ULTRA gives posit 34-17N 136-55E; W credits GURNARD. WS3 says convoy initially had no escorts, may have joined later but no record of this ship. M1 says 12 killed. — — Dec 43 — — — — — IUlt 24 07-06N 134-30E A-AK 5857 {Tofuku M.} No likely sub att @ location given. [266 POGY was at this posit 13 Dec; see 254 GURNARD att 23 Dec.] {ULTRA & I have incorrect posit or refer to a different ship.} 2 Davis Dec 43 24/03 02-46N 127-41E APK 8000 T3/6NSR WIJSM 24 Kaoe Bay B-AK 5578 Heiwa M. PR says hits seen & heard, expl. ULTRA gives posit 02-57N 127-32E, says beached at Kau 28 Dec. WS1 says was hit ca 0300 on 24 Dec at 02-45N 127-41E, 4 killed; taken under tow & run aground at Kau, Halmahera Is. on 26 Dec and abandoned there. 2 Davis Dec 43 24/03 02-46N 127-41E XAV 6000 T1/4NSV UltS Note PR says timed expl heard, target not visible. ULTRA rept CM Yaeyama may have been present @ 02-57N 127-32E. WS11-42 says Yaeyama arr Wasile, Halmahera 24 Dec, no indication of D. 2 McKinney Dec 43 25/05 10-13N 150-27E BB 20000 T2/4TUP IST 25 NE of Truk BB 64170 Yamato PR says 1 definite, 1 muffled hit. ULTRA rept 2 hits at midsection, posit 10-05N 150-32E, repaired at Kure until 21 Apr 44. WS11-52 says 3 tracks seen, 1 hit stbd under #3 turret, local flooding in powder magazine, arr Truk same day. TROM says defective armor joint failed, after emerg rep at Truk returned to Kure, under rep until 21 Apr 44. 2

Harral Dec 43 27/01 05-00S 121-22E AO 10000 T5/6NUP WIJSM 27 W Tioro Str. XAO 5800 Kyoko M. PR says expl & fire. ULTRA gives posit 05-07S 121-38E. WS2 says carrying 7500T crude oil Kendara-Makassar; hit 0045 by 3 torp, afire, broke in two & S, 12 crew and 29 passengers killed. [Ex-Du Semiramis. M says name may have been intended as Palembang M.]

D 03 S S S1

S S S1

0 M D3 0 S S3

X S XE S S T1

D 03 D L D1

S S S1

122

Attack Numbers 1441–1454 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 229 FLYING FISH 8 1441

199 TAUTOG 1442

9

208 GRAYBACK 1443

9

254 GURNARD 1444

4

262 MUSKALLUNGE 1445

2

236 SILVERSIDES 8 1446

236 SILVERSIDES 8 1447 236 SILVERSIDES 8 1448

236 SILVERSIDES 8 1449

236 SILVERSIDES 8 1450

222 BLUEFISH 1451

3

213 GREENLING 1452

8

233 HERRING 1453

6

233 HERRING 1454

6

233 HERRING

6

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Comments Risser Dec 43 WIJSM 27 PR says afire, stern under, seen 54 killed. Sieglaff Dec 43 IM

Date

Location

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

27/11 21-42N 117-48E AO 10500 T6/10DUP 21-25N 118-05E XAO 10171 Kyuei M. to S. WS2 says was in convoy HI-27 Moji-Singapore; hit ca 1030, 27/12 27

33-25N 135-40E Shionomisaki

AK 8000 T2/3DUP XAK 6863 Kimikawa M. Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept 1 hit, posit 33-26N 135-46E, towed to Kobe, out until Jul 44. [XAV rerated XAK 1 Oct 43; D 8 Oct 44 by 319 BECUNA, S 23 Oct 44 by 276 SAWFISH.] Moore, J.A. Dec 43 27/12 30-29N 159-25E Sam 250 GD M 26 32-10N 160-20E B-Fish 119 Genei M. #5 PR says hit by 5-inch, awash. M1 says 21 killed, apparently all hands. Andrews, C.H. Dec 43 27/24 34-22N 138-32E AP 11000 T2/4NSR IM 27 34-23N 138-24E XAPK 10438 Gokoku M. PR says hits seen & heard but ship left at 12 kts. ULTRA rept out until Jun 44. [Rerated XAPK 9 1 Oct 43; att Jul 44 by 247 DACE, S 10 Nov 44 by 220 BARB.]

Damg. Eval. S S S1 D H D1 S S S1 D M D1

Russillo Dec 43 28/23 09-13N 147-00E AK 8200 T2/4NSR S Ult Note PR says huge expl, shrapnel fell on sub, b/u noise. ULTRA rept gun att & torp tracks @ 0803 50N 147-20E. [Prob premature.] Coye Dec 43 29/02 08-07N 133-59E AK 4000 T1/2NSR D M 29 NNW of Palau A-AK 4667 Bitchu M. M S 08-00N 134-00E {Bichu M.} H J Off New Guinea SU PR says att 6 ships & 3 esc, hits heard. ULTRA rept hit 0200 @ 08N 134E, 3 holds flooding, S1P to Palau for repair, never operational. WS1&2 say left Saeki for Palau 18 Dec in convoy O-806, 29 Dec evaded torps 0150 & 0153 but hit 0157 in #2 hold, arr Palau same day. M1 says 3 of ca 300 troops killed. After repairs by AR Akashi at Palau was hit by a/c bombs 30 Mar 44, capsized & S 0625 next day. [Not in I.] Coye Dec 43 29/02 08-07N 133-59E AK 4000 T1/1NSR D S Note PR says possible hit in far column. [No indication in ULTRA or WS1&2.] 03 Coye Dec 43 29/03 08-03N 134-04E AO 7000 T3/3NSR S IJSM 29 08-00N 134-00E A-AK 1911 Shichisei M. S PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept 2 hits 0210, blew up & S @ 07-59N 134-02E. WS2 says hit 0248 S1 by 2 torp & S @ 08-01N 134-09E, 27 crew & 8 gunners killed & 22 small craft & ammo in cargo lost. Coye Dec 43 29/04 08-00N 133-51E AK 5500 T3/8NSR S M 29 08-00N 134-00E B-AK 1970 Tenpozan M. S WIS XAP {Temposan M.} J {Tenposan M.} PR says hits seen, stopped, seen to S. ULTRA rept S 0355 @ 07-50N 134E. WS2 says hit in #3 hold S1 by 1 of 3 torp 0355 & S ca 0415 @ 07-50N 134-08E, 1 killed. [W lists as both XAP & Std AK 1D.] Coye Dec 43 29/05 08-09N 133-51E APK 6000 T1/1NSR S IJSM 29 08-00N 134-00E C-AK 3311 Ryuto M. S PR says back broken, S. ULTRA gives posit 08-06N 134-03E. WS2 says was carrying 4300T S1 food, coal, & gasoline; hit by 2 torp ca 0500 & S, 13 killed. Porter Dec 43 30/22 02-45S 109-10E AO 14100 T5/5NSR S JSM 29 30 Sub position C-AO 5061 Ichiu M. S PR says burned 3 hrs, photos. WS1 says left Singapore on 29 Dec for Balikpapan & disappeared S1 with all 48 crew; postwar was determined S here. Grant Dec 43 31/12 05-18N 160-16E AK 1900 T1/4DUP S WIJSM 31 05-40N 160-20E B-AK 1936 Shoho M. S PR says expl heard, b/u noise, ident as Syoho M. WS2 says was en rt Truk-Kwajalein; hit 0950 S1 @05-18N 160-20E, 20 killed. Johnson Dec 43 31/22 31-33N 138-32E DE 500 T2/4NSV S S Note PR says hits heard, bow floating vertical next day. ULTRA says Nagoya M rept torp tracks, S 5 03 hrs later. [See att next morning. WS2 says DE Fukae was escort, no D.] Johnson Jan 44 1/03 32-10N 138-37E AP 9500 T2/3NSV S M 1 32-15N 138-02E XAK 6071 Nagoya M. S WIJS XAPV PR says hit heard. WS2 and M1 say left Truk for Yokosuka 22 Dec 43 in convoy 4222, ca 0258 S1 1 Jan 44 hit by 1 torp in #1 & 2 holds flooded slowly but efforts to control were unsuccessful, rose vertically & S 2 Jan, 1 crew & 110 passengers killed. [Was XAVP rerated XAK 1 Jan 44.] Johnson Jan 44 1/03 32-10N 138-37E AK 6000 T1/3NSV S

123 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments S Note PR says hit seen, one end deep in water. [WS2 says no other ship hit.] 2 Selby Jan 44 1/03 08-50N 122-56E AP 7000 T1/3NSR IJSM 1 08-36N 122-52E A-AK 6707 Ryuyo M. PR says hit seen, orange flash, black smoke. WS1 says left Wasili, Halmahara on 28 Dec for Manila with 88 passengers; ca 0414 on 1 Jan at 08-36N 144-51E was torp & S, 1 passenger and 6 crew killed. 2 Selby Jan 44 1/03 08-25N 122-56E AV 9000 T1/4NSV Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl heard on tender for 8 or 10 smaller ships. 2 Harral Jan 44 1/09 03-51S 128-04E AK 7900 T3/6DUP JM 1 Jan 03-52S 128-02E XPG 2904 Okuyo M. WIS 31 Dec PR says went deep, hits heard, screws stopped. WS1 says torp & S ca 0850 at sub position, 131 passengers & 4 crew killed. 3 Cole, C.C. Jan 44 1/23 04-32N 147-23E AK 8500 T3/6NSR WSM 1 04-35N 147-15E XAK 8613 Kiyosumi M. I {Kiyozumi M.} PR says hits seen & heard, went deep. ULTRA rept towed to Truk. WS6 says ca 2150 1 Jan @ loc given was hit by 2 torp stbd f wd & disabled; towed by Oyodo, then backwards by Naka; arr Truk 8 Jan. [W says was XCL converted to XAK, S @ Truk 17 Feb 44 by a/c.] 7 Tyree, J.A. Jan 44 2/04 29-30N 128-50E AO 10000 T5/6NSR SM 2 28-36N 129-03E C-AO 10044 Isshin M. IJ {10000} PR says hits seen, expl & b/u noise heard, missing later. WS1 says left Kure 28 Dec for Balikpapan; on 30 Dec had eng trouble & fell behind convoy; after repairs 1 Jan proceeded at 7 kts & was ordered to Yamagawa hbr but failed to receive message; ca 0154 on 2 Jan at loc given was torp & S, 58 crew killed. — — Jan 44 — — — — — I 2 Off Medan U NG {Choun M.} [No likely sub att.] 6 Jukes Jan 44 3/01 08-06N 112-30E AO 8700 T1/3NSR J 3 06-03N 110-02E XAO 5144 {Ryuei M.} Note PR says hit seen in bow. M1 says S in second attack same day. [W lists ship as both XAO & Std AO 1TM. J attributes Ryuei M to this att.] 6 Jukes Jan 44 3/01 08-06N 112-30E AK 6600 T2/7NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, b/u noise. 2 Davis Jan 44 3/03 08-18N 129-59E AO 10000 T3/6NSR SM 3 08-22N 129-52E XAO 10121 Akebono M. I {10182} PR says settled & disappeared from radar. WS3 says left Balikpapan for Truk in convoy, torp ca 0328 3 Jan @ 08-22N 129-52E, took stbd list but reached Palau 4 Jan for repair. [S 30 Mar 44 by a/c.] 9 Sieglaff Jan 44 3/10 33-44N 136-02E AK 3000 T1/3DUP M 3 33-44N 136-23E C-AK 2082 Saishu M. WIJS XAP Note {Saisho M.} PR says seen to blow up. WS1 says left Korea for Tokyo 29 Dec with 2900 tons coal; ca 1003 on 3 Jan at sub position was hit port side stern & S in 20 min, 6 killed. [J & W give tons as 2073.] 6 Jukes Jan 44 3/18 06-58N 112-02E AO 7500 T3/4DUP WIM 2 06-03N 110-02E XAO 5141 Ryuei M. J 3 Sub position {5135} {Bokuei M.} PR says hits seen, burning wreckage. M1 says Ryuei M apparently first hit and D earlier same day, torp and sunk here, 46 crew killed. [W lists it as both XAO and Std AO 1TM. J attributes it to previous KINGFISH att on 3 Jan.] {J attribution of Bokuei M to this att is incorrect. WS1 and M1 say that ship was in convoy HI-24, sunk in collision with Terukuni M 4 Jan @ 34-02N 130-32E.} 9 Sieglaff Jan 44 4/05 34-09N 136-50E AK 6700 T4/6NSR IJSM 4 34-10N 136-48E C-Ore 3943 Usa M. PR says hits seen, broke in middle, ends in air. WS2 says was with convoy 7103 Yokohama-Kobe; hit 0450, 15 crew and 1 guard killed. 2 Harral Jan 44 4/10 10-01S 123-25E APK 10800 T2/4DUP S Note PR says timed hit heard. WS2 says convoy T Surabaya-Kupang; c/o Heimei M, Nichiei M, 3 others, & 1 escort had no D. 2 Hammond Jan 44 4/16 11-05N 109-10E AK 4100 T3/4DUP IJSM 4 11-03N 109-29E C-AK 2704 Tamon M. #8

1455 268 PUFFER 1456

268 PUFFER 1457 271 RAY 1458

285 BALAO 1459

230 FINBACK 1460

— 1461 234 KINGFISH 1462

234 KINGFISH 1463 270 RATON 1464

199 TAUTOG 1465

234 KINGFISH 1466

199 TAUTOG 1467

271 RAY 1468

288 CABRILLA 1469

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1455–1469 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. 03 D S S1

D 03 S S S1 D H S1P

S S S1

X S XE D S XRXE D 03 S M D1

S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 D 03 S S

Attack Numbers 1470–1483 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

222 BLUEFISH 1470

3

288 CABRILLA 1471

2

269 RASHER 1472

2

262 MUSKALLUNGE 1473 268 PUFFER 1474

2

2

124 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says seen to S. WS1 says left Cape St. Jacques 3 Jan for Moji with cargo of bauxite, ran into storm & had to slow down; ca 1830 on 4 Jan at loc given was hit by 2 torp stbd amidships & S immed, all 38 crew lost. Porter Jan 44 4/21 07-10N 108-28E AO 6000 T3/6NUP IJSM 4 06-55N 109-29E A/C-AO 6046 Hakko M. PR says hits seen, afire, later picked up 2 POW who identified Hakko M & Kiyo M as S. [See 269 RASHER att 5 Jan.] WS2 says was in RINJI convoy Miri-Cape St. Jacques with 7500T crude oil; hit 2210 @ 07-10N 108-25E by 3 torp, burned & S, 4 killed. M1 says 2 others taken by sub. Hammond Jan 44 4/22 10-33N 109-47E AK 3800 T1/5NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. Laughon Jan 44 5/04 05-46N 108-36E AO 7200 T5/14NSV IM 4 06-55N 108-23E XAO 7251 Kiyo M. [I Go] WJS {Kiyo M.} PR says ship believed hit in 3 salvos. WS2 says was in RINJI convoy Miri-Cape St. Jacques with 9500T fuel oil; hit 2245 4 Jan @ sub position, all 42 crew killed. Russillo Jan 44 7/05 Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard, 236 SILVERSIDES Selby Jan 44 7/15 M 7

10-38N 142-21E rept target stopped. 10-31S 115-20E NG

AO

8000

Tra 85 C-Fish 85

T2/4NSR

GD Nanshin M. #16 Note 100 mi. S of Lombok {Nansing M. #16} PR says S by 45 hits from 3-inch, ident by Javanese survivor. M1 says prob was this wooden fishing vessel, untraced post-war. 234 KINGFISH 6 Jukes Jan 44 7/22 09-27N 117-36E AO 7500 T2/4NSR 1475 Note Note PR says AK carrying gasoline expl & burned, gas burning on surface. [Probably same ship S in next att.] 234 KINGFISH 6 Jukes Jan 44 7/22 09-27N 117-36E AO 7300 T1/2NSR 1476 IJSM 7 09-35N 117-26E A/C-AO 4292 Fushimi M. #3 PR says hit heard on 2nd AO, afire, lifeboat in water, photos. WS1 says en rt Borneo to Moji ca 2350 at loc given was att by 3 subs, torp & S, 39 crew killed. 221 BLACKFISH 7 Davidson Jan 44 8/10 01-30S 148-06E AO 4500 T2/6DUP 1477 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1st torp prematured, 3 expl heard. 194 SEADRAGON 9 Rutter Jan 44 9/02 10-20N 149-28E AK 7400 T3/4NUP 1478 Claim Unconfirmed PR says expls heard, heavy black smoke. 291 CREVALLE 2 Munson Jan 44 9/13 00-30N 119-10E Sam 5 GD 1479 Claim Unconfirmed PR says destroyed by 20mm. 280 STEELHEAD 4 Whelchel Jan 44 10/06 31-28N 137-44E APK 9000 T1/4NSR 1480 WIJM 10 31-42N 137-50E XAR 6799 Yamabiko M. S 14 PR says att in typhoon, hit seen, black smoke. WS2 says was in convoy 4102 Truk-Yokosuka; hit in engine rm, 4 killed; stopped & taken in tow but broke in two on 13th and stern part S @ 33-05N 139-46E; Yamakuni M towed bow part until 14 Jan when hit by 193 SWORDFISH & bow part S near Hachijo-Jima ca 33-17N 139-40E. [See 193 SWORDFISH att 14 Jan.] 200 THRESHER 11 MacMillan Jan 44 10/10 23-34N 133-35E Tra 150 GD 1481 Note Unident I 10 U U 91 {Horai M.} PR says S by 5-inch. [No location given in I. M1 says Horai M 91T steel B-Fish was S prob by a/c 16 Jan 45 in Hainan area. Although it has been determined that the identification of Horai M was incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] 197 SEAWOLF 12 Gross Jan 44 10/12 27-35N 127-30E AK 5000 T1/3DUP 1482 IJSM 10 27-32N 127-30E A-AK 7523 Asuka M. PR says stern awash, seen to S. WS2 says was in convoy 127 Moji-Takao c/o 8 marus & 2 escorts, with 92 passengers & cargo of shells, carbide, & dynamite; torp seen ca 1229, hit in eng rm & again in #4 hold, S in 10 min, 15 passengers, 20 crew & 3 gunners killed. 197 SEAWOLF 12 Gross Jan 44 10/13 27-35N 127-30E AK 4000 T1/ DUP 1483 Note Note PR says fired 4 torps at 10000T APK, expl heard on farther ship. [That ship not hit; Yahiko M first hit here but not S; see later att.WS2 says Yahiko M first hit here.

Damg. Eval. S1

S S S1

D 03 S S S1

D 03 S S Str S2 S XR S S S1 D 03 S 03 S Unk D3 S S S1P

S SU S3U

S S S1

D 03

125 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 197 SEAWOLF 1484

12

197 SEAWOLF 1485

12

187 STURGEON 1486

269 RASHER 1487

9

2

199 TAUTOG 1488

9

199 TAUTOG 1489

9

HMS TALLY HO 1490

3

218 ALBACORE 1491

218 ALBACORE 1492

8

8

218 ALBACORE 1493

8

256 HAKE 1494

3

— 1495

—

193 SWORDFISH 1496

10

193 SWORDFISH 1496.5

10

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1484–1496.5 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Gross Jan 44 10/23 27-10N 127-28E AK 4000 T2/5NUP IJSM 10 27-18N 127-40E C-AK 6440 Getsuyo M PR says was towing 10000T cripple hit in two salvos, disappeared, wreckage & boats in water next att.WS2 & M1 say was attempting to tow Yahiko M when hit in stern & #6 hold, expl, stern broke off & S ca 2345, 16 crew & 4 passengers killed. Drifting bow wreckage sunk 12 Jan. Gross Jan 44 11/04 27-10N 127-28E APK 10000 T7/9NSR ISM 10 27-18N 127-40E A-AR 5747 Yahiko M. J 11 PR says S here by T3/3 after hit 2/4 & 2/2 by earlier salvos. WS2 and M1 say drifted after 1st hit ca 1229, towed by Getsuyo M, both hit ca 2258, S immed, 141 of 193 army passengers, 33 crew, and 23 gunners killed. [Was used by army as aircraft repair ship.] Murphy, C.L. Jan 44 11/13 32-56N 132-02E AO 7300 T1/4DUP JSM 11 32-32N 132-54E A-AK 5493 Erie M. I {Erii M.} PR says expl heard. [Fired at AO & prob hit overlapping AK.] WS2 says this was convoy O-105 Saeki-Palau c/o Erie M, Yamatsuru M, Denmark M, Narita M, & 3 escorts; hit 1230 in #2 hold & S, ca 200 lost out of ca 2500 soldiers of 2 infantry battalions, a tank unit & an a/a gun unit; convoy returned to port. [See att on convoy by 197 SEAWOLF 14 Jan & 239 WHALE 16 Jan.] Laughon Jan 44 11/22 11-39N 109-12E AK 4500 T1/3NUP Note Unident PR says huge expl 30 sec after firing. Intel says POW reported 1 ship hit by torp & blown up. [Possible premature expl.] Sieglaff Jan 44 11/23 34-10N 136-56E AK 8000 T1/3NUP IM 11 34-10N 136-55E XAE 6353 Kog yo M. PR says hit seen, screws stopped. [S 24 Sep 44 by a/c.] Sieglaff Jan 44 11/23 34-10N 136-56E AK 4000 T1/1NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. Bennington Jan 44 11 Off Penang CL 5100 T2/7DUP WIST 11 W of Penang CL 5100 Kuma J {5700} WSE9 says TALLY HO fired ca 0913 at 05-34N 100-03E for 2 hits, recd 18 d/c from DD. WS2014 says Kuma &Uranami left Penang 11 Jan, hit stbd side aft by 2 torp ca 1145 Tokyo time, flooded & S ca 1157, 138 killed. TROM says hulk examined by divers Mar 2004. Blanchard Jan 44 12/19 03-30N 147-27E AP 5000 T4/8TUP S Note PR says hit seen, side of ship blown out, b/u noise. [Intel credited Haguro M 3352T to sub; WS1 says S 13 Jan 44 by a/c @ 02-35S 149-21E.] Blanchard Jan 44 12/19 03-30N 147-27E PG NG T?/ TUP M 12 03-37N 147-27E XAK 2629 Choko M. [#2 Go] JS XPG {Choko M.} WI {Choko M. #2} PR says PG may have been hit in same att. WS1 says hit by 2 torp ca 1727 on 12 Jan at loc given, burned, split in half & S; 13 crew and many of 300 passengers killed. [Was XPG rerated XAK 1 Oct 43.] Blanchard Jan 44 12/19 03-30N 147-27E Same Same Same W 12 03-37N 147-27E PGM 25 H4 W says craft towed by Choko M #2, scuttled. [Not mentioned in PR.] Broach Jan 44 12/19 23-15N 132-49E AP 6400 T2/4NSV WIJSM 12 23-15N 132-51E A-APV 9547 Nigitsu M. PR says hits seen, deck under aft. WS1 says left Palau 9 Jan for Ujina with ca 2000 men of 12th Regiment Independent Engineers; was hit by 2 torp 12 Jan port side amidships at sub position, eng rm flooded, listed over onto stbd side & S stern first at 1923; 456 soldiers, 83 gunners, and 35 crew lost. — Jan 44 — — — — — I 12 22-37N 120-11E A-AK 2197 {Kanjo M.} [No likely sub att, J and M1 say S by mine.] Hensel Jan 44 14/01 33-16N 139-30E AK 7500 T2/4NUP WIJSM 14 33-15N 139-38E B-AK 6921 Yamakuni M. PR says timed hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was with convoy 4102; was trying to tow f wd half of Yamabiko M [hit by 280 STEELHEAD 10 Jan] when hit by 3 torp 0040 @ 33-17N 139-40E, 18 killed. Hensel Jan 44 14/01 Same Attack Same Same Same S 14 33-17N 139-40E XAR 6799 Yamabiko M. Not claimed in PR or SORG. WS2 says Yamakuni M was towing bow half of Yamabiko M, prev hit by 280 STEELHEAD 10 Jan.

Damg. Eval. S S S1

S S S1

D S S1

D D4U D M D1 D 03 S S S1

S 03 0 S

S1

0 S S1 S S S1

X M XE D S S1

0 S S1P

126

Attack Numbers 1497–1509 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Ebert Jan 44 14/13 05-02N 140-43E AO 10000 T2/6DUP S WIJSM 14 05-02N 140-50E XAO 9974 Nippon M. S PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says hit by 3 torp 1256, burned & S, ca 27 soldiers & 16 crew S1 killed; cargo of badly needed oil for Truk lost. Ward, N.G. Jan 44 14/19 05-22N 141-27E AO 10000 T5/6TUP S WIJSM 14 05-23N 141-32E XAO 10024 Kenyo M. S PR says hits seen, stern demolished, afire & settling by stern. WS2 says hit by 2 torps 1700 & S in S1 17 min, 3 killed; 33,000T oil lost in this tanker and Nippon M. [See 277 SCAMP att same day.] Blanchard Jan 44 14/13 05-15N 141-15E DD 1800 T2/4DUP S WITS 14 05-30N 141-34E DD 2090 Sazanami S J {1950} PR says timed hits heard, b/u noise, 217 GUARDFISH took photo. TROM says left Rabaul 12 Jan S1 to join tanker convoy Palau to Truk; torp & S 14th, 153 killed, 89 rescued by Akebono. WS2 says was S en rt to convoy & after Nippon M & Kenyo M. Gross Jan 44 14/20 28-30N 133-40E AK 4500 T2/3NSR S WIM 14 28-25N 133-30E XAO 3651 Yamazuru M. S JS {2552} {Yamatsuru M.} Note PR says hits seen, afire, burning gasoline on water. WS2 says this was convoy O-105 underway again S1 after att by 187 STURGEON. On 14 Jan at 2025 hit in #2 hold, burned & expl, hit again & S, 30 crew, 2 gunners, and 4 passengers killed; was carrying avgas & ammo for Rabaul & towing midget sub. [See further att on convoy by 239 WHALE 16 Jan; I gives tons as 2651.] Gross Jan 44 14/20 Same att Same Same Same 0 M 14 Sub position SS 46 HA-51 S M1 says this midget sub (or HA-52) was being towed by Yamazuru M & was lost when that ship S1Q was sunk. [Tons are normal displacement. Also see 239 WHALE att on Tarushima M 16 Jan 44.] Gross Jan 44 15/02 28-04N 134-25E AK 4000 GM D S Note PR says no hits clearly seen. WS2 says Denmark M fired on 0130, not hit. [See att by 239 WHALE 03 16 Jan.] MacMillan Jan 44 15/22 19-45N 120-40E AK 4000 T2/4NSR S JSM 15 20-05N 120-31E B-AO 6960 Tatsuno M. S I {6353} PR says hits seen, expl & burned. WS2 says was in convoy 882 Manila-Takao; hit 2323 in #2 hold S1 by 2 torp, expl & broke in two, bow S, stern afire but extinguished, abandoned 0700 16 Jan and S 17 Jan, 12 crew and 8 passengers killed.

277 SCAMP 1497

6

217 GUARDFISH 1498

7

218 ALBACORE 1499

8

197 SEAWOLF 1500

12

197 SEAWOLF 1501

12

197 SEAWOLF 1502

12

200 THRESHER 1503

11

200 THRESHER 1504

11 MacMillan Jan 44 15/22 19-45N 120-40E AK 8200 T3/3NSR IJSM 15 20-05N 120-31E A-AR 4092 Toho M. PR says hits seen, bow in air. WS2 says was in convoy 882 Manila-Takao; hit 2350 by 2 torp aft, abandoned, S @ 20-04N 120-36E, 35 crew & 12 gunners killed.

S S S1

HMS TALLY HO 1505

3

S S S1

193 SWORDFISH 1506

10 Hensel Jan 44 16/00 34-04N 139-56E AK 5900 T3/3NUP WISM 16 34-12N 139-54E XPG 2205 Deli M. J {2182} {Delhi M.} PR says hits seen, expl, obscured by smoke. WS1 says Delhi M, a Q-ship, left Nagaura 15 Jan with Ch 50 on anti-sub sweep; ca 0020 on 16 Jan was hit by torp portside bow, broke in two & f wd part S; Ch 50 dropped 10 d/c; attempt to take after part in tow failed when struck by huge wave ca 0340 at loc given; 161 personnel lost, Ch 50 rescued captain & 35 crew. [D 1 May 43 by 22 FLYING FISH.]

S S

9

Murphy, C.L. Jan 44 16/11 32-11N 132-22E AK 7200 T3/4DUP UltS Note PR says 4 timed hits heard on AK & DD. ULTRA says att rept by Akazi M @ 32-15N 132-25E. [WS5 & 12-341 say missed Akagi M 7366T, hit DD.]

S

Murphy, C.L. Jan 44 16/11 32-11N 132-22E DD 2000 T1/ DUP IWST 16 Bungo Channel DD 3485 Suzutsuki Note PR says timed hit heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept 2 hits, magazine expl @ 32-15N 132-29E. WS5 & 12-341 say hits blew off bow & destroyed stern, 135 killed; towed by Hatsutsuki to Sukumo Bay for temp repairs, thence by Tama M #6 to Kure for 3 mo. [W gives displ 3485T normal as blt; D 16 Oct 44 by 321 BESUGO.] TROM says was en rt Unajima to Wake I. on transport mission, casualties incl ComDesDiv 61 & 89 soldiers.

D H

187 STURGEON 1507

187 STURGEON 1508

221 BLACKFISH 1509

9

7

Bennington Jan 44 15 Car Nicobar MV 6000 T1/6 IJSM 15 10-50N 093-00E A-APK 2962 Ryuko M. BSH says S. WS1 and M1 say was en rt Car Nicobar to Port Blair with 11 Army prostitutes and military supplies; hit ca 0329 in #4 hold & S by stern ca 0334, 10 crew killed.

Davidson M WIJS

Jan 44

16/16 16

04-03N 148-41E 03-50N 148-44E

AK XAK

6000 2087

T3/6DUP Kaiga M. {Kaika M.}

S1

03

D1

S S

127 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says rolled over to stbd, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy 2112 c/o 2 ships, Haguro M S earlier by a/c, Kaika M hit & S ca 1455, 27 of 102 passengers & 1 crew killed. 7 Davidson Jan 44 16/16 04-03N 148-41E AO 4500 T1/4DUP S Note PR says fired at AK, hit heard, went deep, believed AO hit. WS2 says only remaining ship was XPG Choun M, not hit. 6 Burrows Jan 44 16/18 23-09N 135-14E AK 7000 T2/3TUP IJSM 16 23-15N 135-14E A-AP 5869 Denmark M. PR says timed hits heard, b/u noise, seen by 197 SEAWOLF to S. WS2 says was in convoy O-105 att by gunfire ca 0130 & 0230 [see 197 SEAWOLF att 15 Jan] then hit ca 1806 by 3 torp; 1633 troops of 14th Infantry Div & 31 crew & 20 gunners killed. [See previous att on convoy by 187 STURGEON 12 Jan & 197 SEAWOLF 14 Jan.] 6 Burrows Jan 44 16/18 23-09N 135-14E AO 7000 T1/ TUP S Note PR says timed hit heard, b/u noise. WS2 says Narita M was sole survivor of convoy 0-105. 1 King, R.D. Jan 44 16/19 15-08N 114-58E DD 1700 T4/4TSV IS 17 N Spratley Is. DD 2033 Amatsukaze PR says 1 hit seen, 3 heard, heavy smoke, expl & S. ULTRA posit 14-40N 113-50E. WS12-225 says hit port side by 1 torp, bow broke off & S, 80 killed; stern drifted 8 days before being found; towed to Saigon by DD Asagao 30 Jan for repair until 8 Nov 44. [Att 28 Mar 45 by 242 BLUEGILL, S 6 Apr 45 by a/c.] 3 Griffith Jan 44 16/19 02-54S 118-24E Sch 40 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 20mm. 3 Cutter Jan 44 16/20 12-49N 150-19E APK 6500 T3/4NSR IJSM 16 12-48N 150-18E C-AK 784 Nikko M. PR says broke in two & S. WS1&2 say left Saipan for Truk 16 Jan in convoy 3231B; at ca 2000 at loc given was torp & S, 8 killed 12 Gross Jan 44 16/23 22-45N 135-00E AK 6000 GM SM 16 22-34N 135-46E XAK 4865 Tarushima M. J 17 PR says made several gun hits, little D, chased target to 239 WHALE which S it. WS1 says left Saeki for Palau 13 Jan; ca 2250 16 Jan 250 km NW of Okinotori-jima att by surf sub & D by gunfire. [J credits jointly with WHALE, @ this posit.] 6 Burrows Jan 44 17/07 23-08N 135-09E AK 7000 T3/9TUP JSM 17 22-34N 135-46E XAK 4865 Tarushima M. WI 18 PRs say chased by 197 SEAWOLF & S by WHALE. WS1 says after D by gunfire on 16 Jan, hit by torp at 0540 on 17 Jan @ 24-00N 134-00E flooded & S, 613 passengers and 20 crew killed. [J credits jointly with SEAWOLF.} 6 Burrows Jan 44 17/07 Same att Same Same Same M 17 Sub position SS 46 HA-52 M1 says this midget sub (or HA-51) was being towed by Tarushima M & was lost when that ship was sunk. [Tons are normal displacement. Also see 197 SEAWOLF att on Yamazuru M 14 Jan 44.] — — Jan 44 — — — — — I 18 36-10N 140-40E C-AK 6254 {Shinano M.} [No likely sub att; WS21 says this 6388T ship survived war.] 3 Griffith Jan 44 18/03 00-18N 118-37E AK 7500 T6/12NUP ISM 18 00-17N 118-25E B-AO 4408 Shoyu M. J 17 PR says 3 prematures, 1 low order expl in 1st 8 torp. WS1 says left Tarakan 16 Jan; ca 0430 on 18 Jan was hit in stern by torp & gun blown off; hit again & S stern first, 37 killed.

221 BLACKFISH 1510

239 WHALE 1511

239 WHALE 1512 272 REDFIN 1513

287 BOWFIN 1514 304 SEAHORSE 1515

197 SEAWOLF 1516

239 WHALE 1517

239 WHALE 1518

— 1519 287 BOWFIN 1520

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1510–1523 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S1 D 03 S S S1

D 03 S H D1

S D3 S S S1 P S SJ S1P

S S SJ S1P

0 S S1Q X S XE S S S1

287 BOWFIN 1521

3

Griffith Jan 44 Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl seen beyond AK.

18/03

00-18N 118-37E

DD

1200

T1/ NUP

D

287 BOWFIN 1522

3

Griffith Jan 44 18/03 Claim Unconfirmed PR says small escort hit beyond DD.

00-18N 118-37E

DE

600

T2/2NUP

S

249 FLASHER 1523

1

Whitaker Jan 44 18/20 23-50N 151-28E AK 6000 T2/4NSP M 18 23-46N 151-30E XAK 2926 Yoshida M. WIS XAO {2900} J AO PR says seen to S. WS2 and M1 say carried 129 naval personnel, 116 civilian employees, & 1394 tons of military supplies; S 1843 after 3 hits, 76 passengers, 8 crew, and 15 gunners killed. [W says ship was XPF rebuilt as AO in 1943; M1 says it was XPG rerated XAK 1 Oct 43.]

S S

Roach

D

231 HADDOCK

8

Jan 44

03

19/12

03

12-50N 146-23E

CV

22500

T4/6DUP

S1

Attack Numbers 1524–1539 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 1524

310 BATFISH 1525

310 BATFISH 1526

206 GAR 1527

1

1

10

194 SEADRAGON 9 1528

194 SEADRAGON 9 1529 304 SEAHORSE 1530

3

304 SEAHORSE 1531

3

223 BONEFISH 1532

3

283 TINOSA 1533

5

283 TINOSA 1534

5

182 SALMON 1535

9

283 TINOSA 1536

5

206 GAR 1537

10

206 GAR 1538

10

206 GAR 1539

10

311 ARCHERFISH 1

128 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments IST 19 ESE of Guam CVE 17830 Unyo PR says hits heard, not seen. WS & TROM say left Truk for Japan 18 Jan; on 19th @ 12-12N 146-26E was hit by 2 torp port side f wd, bow sagged but could make slow spd, reached Saipan 20th for temp repair; under rep @ Yokosuka Feb-Aug 44. [Ex-Yawata M. S 16 Sep 44 by 220 BARB.] Merrill Jan 44 20/01 31-30N 134-51E APK 7100 T3/3NSR ISJM 20 31-32N 135-58E B-AK 5486 Hidaka M. W 24 {5866} {Hikade M.} PR says stopped, listing & down by stern. WS2 says was en rt Palau-Saeki with 2230T bauxite in convoy c/o Sorachi M 4107T, Toyokawa M 5123T, Kurama M 1995T, Shiranesan M 4739T, & Hidaka M; hit aft 0103 @ this location, drifted & S ca 1456, 2 crew and 14 passengers killed. Merrill Jan 44 20/05 31-28N 134-52E APK 8600 T2/5NSV Ult Note S PR says black smoke, S. ULTRA says Tatsukami M made rept. [WS says reference appears to be Tatsutama M (ex-Admiral Y.S. Williams) but it was not in this convoy.] Lautrup Jan 44 20/08 06-40N 134-17E AK 7200 T2/3DUP IJSM 20 06-48N 134-13E A-AK 5324 Koyu M. PR says hits heard, seen afire & down by stern, b/u noise. WS2 says att 0833, avoided 1 torp, then hit & S in 2 min, 35 crew and 4 gunners killed. Rutter Jan 44 20/11 08-04N 152-40E AK 8400 T2/4DUP IS 20 NW of Truk AF 9570 Irako PR says hits seen. ULTRA rept adrift outside Truk N channel, posit 07-53N 151-21E. WS11-34 says torp 20 Jan N of Truk, arr Yokosuka 27 Jan, under repair until Aug; photo shows ship heavily down by bow. [S 24 Sep 44 by a/c.] Rutter Jan 44 20/11 08-04N 152-40E AK 7200 T1/ DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard on farther ship. Cutter Jan 44 21/22 03-19N 137-02E AK 4000 T1/ NSR IJSM 21 03-25N 137-06E A-APK 3156 Ikoma M. PR says S stern first. WS1&2 and M1 say left Palau for Wewak 20 Jan with 611 of an army mixed brigade (actually former Indian soldiers inducted into the Japanese Army), ammo, gasoline etc.; ca 2130 on 20 Jan was hit by torp port side in eng rm & stopped; hit again 2330 in #3 hold, caught fire, expl & S stern first, 418 Indian troops & 43 crew killed. Michno says “army” people were Indian POWs. Cutter Jan 44 21/23 03-19N 137-02E AK 5900 T4/9NSR IJSM 21 03-25N 137-06E A-AK 3025 Yasukuni M. PR says hits seen, flaming gasoline on water. WS2 says hit ca 2143, S in 20 min, 6 crew and 62 troops killed. Hogan Jan 44 22/07 02-36S 118-06E Sch 60 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S by 20mm, 29 Japanese & 7 natives abandoned craft. Weiss Jan 44 22/17 07-22N 115-05E AK 6000 T1/ DUP IJSM 22 07-27N 115-07E C-AO 5485 Koshin M. PR says blew up & S. WS2 says this was convoy 3202 Miri-Manila c/o 4 ships & 1 DD; hit 1736 in #2 tank & S bow first, 22 crew killed. Weiss Jan 44 22/17 07-22N 115-05E AK 4600 T2/3DUP IJSM 22 07-19N 116-52E C-AO 5401 Seinan M. PR says bow broke off, screws out. WS2 says torp 1738, afire, S in 15 min @ 07-26N 115-06E, 29 crew & 16 gunners killed. Nicholas Jan 44 22/18 29-33N 141-02E AO 4000 T3/4TUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard. Weiss Jan 44 22/22 07-01N 114-58E AK 3700 T1/6NSV Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard & seen. Lautrup Jan 44 22/23 06-08N 134-39E APK 9300 T3/6NSR S Note PR ident as 9130T Kikuyu M class AP, seen to break in 2 or 3 pcs & S. WS2 says the ships att by GAR were convoy O-103 c/o 3 AO & 3 escorts; engaged in d/c battle with sub, no D received. Lautrup Jan 44 22/23 06-08N 134-39E APK 5200 T2/3NSR S Note PR says flash seen. [See previous entry.] Lautrup Jan 44 22/23 06-08N 134-39E APK 5000 T1/3NSR S Note PR says hit heard. [See previous entry.] Kehl Jan 44 22/24 25-45N 121-24E APK 9000 T1/4NSR

Damg. Eval. H D1

S S S1

S 03 S S S1 D M D1

D 03 S S S1

S S S S S3 S S S1 S S S1 D 03 D 03 S 03 D 03 D 03 S

1

129 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, lookout saw target disappear. 10 Lautrup Jan 44 23/02 05-45N 134-45E AK 5000 T1/2NSR WIJM 23 05-50N 134-14E B-AK 3670 Taian M. PR says fired at 4-ship convoy, very dark night, saw flash & later expl. ULTRA rept scuttled by gunfire. M1 says 12 killed. 5 Triebel Jan 44 23/03 29-49N 140-08E AK 7000 T2/6NSR WIJSM 23-24 30-06N 141-19E XPG 3120 Magane M. PR says blew up. WS1 says torp & S at 0145 on 23 Jan at loc given, 3 killed. 9 Murphy, C.L. Jan 44 24/02 32-28N 132-23E AK 5000 T1/4NSR IJSM 24 32-40N 132-18E A-AK 3110 Chosen M. PR says 2 ships hit, 1 seen to S, 2 hits on 2nd. WS2 says convoy was FU-203 c/o Chosen M, Ryua M, Koshu M, & 2 escorts; hit 0225 in #3 hold & S, 6 killed. 9 Murphy, C.L. Jan 44 24/03 32-28N 132-23E AK 7000 T2/3NSR S Note PR says hits seen, target disappeared from radar. WS2 says no other ship hit. 3 Broach Jan 44 24/23 07-10N 126-57E AO 10000 T1/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit, target fired red star. 9 Molumphy Jan 44 26/00 08-51N 157-10E DD 1500 T4/4NUP WIST 25-6 NW of Ponape DD 1980 Suzukaze J {1580} PR says hits seen, magazine expl, burning oil on surface. ULTRA posit 09-00N 157-27E. WS1 says hit ca 0003 by 2 of 4 torp & S with heavy loss of life. TROM says was with convoy Truk to Eniwetok, 22 surv picked up by Ch 33. [W gives displ 1980T normal as blt, 2075T full after rearmed 1942-43.] 9 Molumphy Jan 44 26/00 08-52N 157-10E AK 5900 T1/4NUP Ult Note S PR says hit seen & heard, target lying-to. ULTRA rept Kozu M also S this att (per JANAC notes; see Okitsu M next att). WS1 says Okitsu M & Nippo M 3763T were only marus present. 9 Molumphy Jan 44 26/04 09-22N 157-26E AK 6900 T2/4NUP WIJSM 26 09-24N 157-45E XAK 6666 Okitsu M. PR says afire & smoking, seen to S after 40 min. WS1&2 say hit stbd #4 hold a few hrs after Suzukaze, S in 25 min, 169 navy passengers & 7 crew killed. 3 Broach Jan 44 26/22 05-50N 126-00E Sam 300 GN Note 26 05-50N 126-00E NG 27 Davao M. PR says 120-ft craft, Japanese flag painted on bow, left afire. Ident by Cundall from JMSL. [Not in M1.] 2 Munson Jan 44 26/22 08-27N 109-12E APK 6600 T1/4NSR IJSM 26 08-30N 109-10E XAK 2552 Busho M. W {2569} PR says back broken, S. M1 says 2 killed; was XPG rerated XAK 1 Oct 43. 4 Beckley Jan 44 26 W Malacca Str. CL 5100 T2/8 WT 27 SW of Penang CL 5100 Kitakami I {Kitagami} ULTRA posit 04-54N 098-28E, towed to Singapore 31 Jan. [Fukui says out until Dec 44 for repair & conversion to Kaiten carrier. Survived war.] TROM says hit by 2 torp aft, under rep @ Singapore until 2 Jul 44. 11 MacMillan Jan 44 27/00 22-11N 119-12E AO 7300 T2/3NSR WIJSM 27 22-10N 119-30E XAK 2205 Kosei M. PR says hits seen, disappeared. WS1 says left Takao 26 Jan for Manila; ca 0110 on 27 Jan at loc given was top & S at 0125, 19 crew killed. 11 MacMillan Jan 44 27/00 22-11N 119-12E AK 6600 T1/3NSR M 27 22-10N 119-30E B-AK 1266 Kikutsuki M. IJS C-AK {Kikuzuki M.} PR says hit seen, radar pip disappeared. WS1 says was captured ship; left Takao 26 Jan for Yulin; ca 0200 on 27 Jan at loc given was torp & S, 10 crew & many of the 179 passengers killed. M1 ident as ex-Gr Sparta. 2 Claggett Jan 44 27/00 02-17N 149-02E AO 10000 T2/6NSV I 27 03-45N 150-38E B-AG 2827 {Keikai M.} Note PR says expl heard, ship sent up red rockets & continued at 16 kts. ULTRA rept midget sub #49 lost when this ship S off Kavieng. M1 says heavy D by a/c @ ULTRA position, S 28 Jan. [Ship not listed in J & W, sinking not near att. Cundall & M say correct name Neikai M.] 3 Griffith Jan 44 27/01 07-07S 126-07E AK 4400 T2/3NSR

1540 206 GAR 1541

279 SNOOK 1542 187 STURGEON 1543

187 STURGEON 1544 256 HAKE 1545 184 SKIPJACK 1546

184 SKIPJACK 1547

184 SKIPJACK 1548

256 HAKE 1549

291 CREVALLE 1550

HMS TEMPLAR 1551

200 THRESHER 1552

200 THRESHER 1553

247 DACE 1554

287 BOWFIN

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1540–1554 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. 03 S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 S 03 D 03 S S S1

D 03 S S S1 S S S3Q S S S1 S H D1

S S S1 S S S1

D S 03XE

S

Attack Numbers 1555–1572 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 1555 200 THRESHER 1556

11

240 ANGLER 1557

1

193 SWORDFISH 1558

10

— 1559

—

287 BOWFIN 1560

3

— 1561

—

240 ANGLER 1562

1

240 ANGLER 1563

1

240 ANGLER 1564

1

198 TAMBOR 1565

9

198 TAMBOR 1566

9

304 SEAHORSE 1567

3

230 FINBACK 1568

7

287 BOWFIN 1569

3

287 BOWFIN 1570

3

190 SPEARFISH 1571

10

190 SPEARFISH 1572

10

130 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments SM 27 05-25S 132-08E XAF 472 Minoo M. PR says seen to S. WS1 says torp & S on 27 Jan at approx loc given, 22 killed. [Not in W.] MacMillan Jan 44 27/05 22-00N 118-42E AO 9900 T1/7NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl close aboard, damaged sub. [Prob premature.] Olsen, R.I. Jan 44 27/13 23-58N 145-50E Pat 150 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S, 1 POW taken. Hensel Jan 44 27/24 33-31N 139-36E APK 9300 T3/8NSV WIJSM 27-8 33-30N 139-35E XPG 3140 Kasagi M. PR says hits seen, expl & flames, radar pip disappeared. WS1 says left Yokosuka 26 Jan for Marcus Is. with 474 military personnel; ca 2355 on 27 Jan at loc given was torp & S. M1 says 6 crew & 468 military killed. — Jan 44 — — — — — I 27 06-02N 134-29E SC 135 {Cha 61} [No likely sub att.] Griffith Jan 44 28/24 03-25S 118-15E AO 17000 T5/18NSR IS 28 Near Makassar AO 17000 Kamoi PR says hits seen, big oil slick. ULTRA posit 04-08S 117-50E. WS11-25 says torp 28 Jan in Makassar Strait, reached Singapore 1 Feb, while under repair reclassified from CVS to AO. [D 27 Sep 44 by 223 BONEFISH.] — Jan 44 — — — — — I 28 05-44N 124-49E AOR 7950 {Shioya} [No likely sub att; att 24 May 44 by 288 CABRILLA, S 8 Jun 44 by 269 RASHER. WS says was accidentally shelled by a Japanese army convoy.] Olsen, R.I. Jan 44 29/01 27-03N 142-27E AO 8500 T1/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit amidships, smoke & debris but still underway. {SORG gives latitude as 23-07N; typo.} Olsen, R.I. Jan 44 29/02 27-03N 142-27E AK 4000 T1/ NSR WJSM 29 SSE Iwo Jima XAN 889 Shuko M. PR says believed hit in same att on AO, later seen crippled. WS1 says torp & S ca 0200 29 Jan @ 23-07N142-27E. Olsen, R.I. Jan 44 29/03 27-03N 142-27E AO 5000 T2/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says torps ran under small AO & hit one beyond. Kefauver Jan 44 29/02 27-22N 128-29E AK 7000 T2/2NSV IJSM 29 27-50N 128-48E C-AK 2254 Shuntai M. PR says hits seen, down by bow. WS1 says left Keelung 18 Jan for Moji; ca 0200 on 29 Jan at 27-15N 128 39E was hit by 2 torp port side #2 hold & eng rm, flooded & S, 43 of 415 on board lost. Kefauver Jan 44 29/02 27-51N 128-39E Same Same Same M 29 27-51N 128-39E C-Ms 171 Kaneikichi M. #8 Not claimed in PR. M1 gives no details. [D prob minor.] Cutter Jan 44 30/02 06-10N 138-14E AK 7500 T3/3NSR IJSM 30 06-20N 138-08E A-AK 2747 Toko M. PR says afire, S by stern. WS2 says was in convoy S0-805 c/o 5 marus & 6 escorts; 0150 hit by 2 torp, burned & expl, 464 soldiers & 15 crew killed. Tyree, J.A. Jan 44 30/11 30-19N 134-00E Tra 100 GD M 30 Sub position B-Pkt 77 Shinei M. #1 PR says destroyed by gunfire. M1 says 16 killed. Griffith Jan 44 30/13 05-50S 116-52E Sch 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S by 4-inch. Griffith Jan 44 30/13 05-50S 116-52E Sch 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S by 4-inch. Williams, J.W. Jan 44 30/11 21-15N 149-18E AK 7000 T2/4DUP Note Note PR says seen stopped, smoking, another AK and DE in company. WS2 says this was convoy 3125A c/o Tamashima M, Reiyo M, Hanagawa M, & CD Hirado; Tamashima M hit ca 1010, severe flooding, hit again next att. Williams, J.W. Jan 44 30/23 21-15N 149-18E AK 7000 T1/4NSV WIJSM 30 21-12N 149-28E XAK 3560 Tamashima M. PR says S after 2nd att, other AK also S. WS2 says carried 910 soldiers, 1320T cargo, & 136 pkg mail; hit ca 1000 and again at 2205, expl & S @ 21-12N 149-24E, 4 killed.

Damg. Eval. S S1 D 03 S S3 S S S1

X U XE D D D1

X U XE S 03 D S S1 D 03 S S S1 0 D D4 S S S1 S S S1 S S3 S S3 0 XR

S S S1

131 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 10 Williams, J.W. Jan 44 30/23 21-15N 149-18E AK 5800 T1/ NSV Note Note PR says sunk. ONI claims Kenun M S here [S 24 Oct 42 by 168 NAUTILUS]. WS1,3,&4 say no other ships in this convoy (3125A) were hit. 10 Williams, J.W. Jan 44 30/23 21-15N 149-18E DE 500 T1/ NSR S Note PR says DE was gone after AKs S. [Prob Hirado, WS4 says not hit.] 8 Dornin Jan 44 31/02 09-50N 147-06E DD 1800 T2/3NSR I 31 09-48N 147-20E DD 1960 {Michishio} J Sub position CM 443 {Nasami} Note PR says hits seen on farther escort, smoke & debris. WS3 says convoy left Yokosuka for Truk 24 Jan c/o Yasukuni M, Akagi M, Aikoku M, DDs Ikazuchi, Michishio, & Shiratsuyu; 2 torp tracks sighted ca 0100 31 Jan. [TROM shows no D. See later att; Michishio att 22 Mar 44 by 282 TUNNY, S 25 Oct 44 by surf ships; Nasami not present here, S 1 Feb 44 by a/c @ Rabaul, basis for J attribution unk.] 8 Dornin Jan 44 31/05 09-21N 147-02E APK 10000 T2/5TSR WIJSM 31 09-15N 147-13E XAS 11933 Yasukuni M. PR says hits seen, expl & flames, S. WS3 says torp ca 0358 @ 09-15N 147-13E & S 5 min later. TROM says hit by 2 torp, ca 300 sailors & 888 tech personnel lost, 43 rescued by Shiratsuyu. 7 Tyree, J.A. Jan 44 31/15 30-42N 139-49E Tra 100 GD M 31 S of Hanshu B-Pkt 45 Shintori M. S NG XPkt 39 {Kazu M. #1} PR says D, most of crew killed. M1 says 13 killed. {GF lists Kazu M #1 as S this date, no location or other info.} [M1 says Kazu M #1 S by a/c @ Maloelap Atoll this date.] 10 Bass Jan 44 31/17 34-37N 137-50E AK 6500 T2/4DUP M 31 34-38N 137-51E C-AK 1924 Kuretake M. PR says hits heard, screws stopped. M1 says slight D. [D 7 Feb 45 by 396 RONQUIL.] 3 Brindupke Jan 44 31/22 15-23N 145-35E AK 2500 T2/3NUP WIJSM 31 15-21N 145-31E XAN 542 Hiro M. PR says disintegrated & disappeared. WS2 says hit 2105 in eng rm, 1 crew and 55 passengers killed. [J gives 549 tons, I says 540.] 4 Beckley Jan 44 31 N Malacca Str. SS NG T2/3 Claim Unconfirmed Claimed in Success Book. BSH evaluates att unsuccessful. 3 Broach Feb 44 1/01 01-35N 128-58E AP 5800 T2/3NSR IJSM 1 01-30N 128-50E A-APK 5772 Tacoma M. PR says back broken, S. WS2 says left Sarong, New Guinea, for Halmahera 28 Jan with convoy “A”, ca 0225 31 Jan at 01-32N 128-50E hit by 2 torp & S by stern, 2 killed. 3 Broach Feb 44 1/01 01-35N 128-58E AK 4000 T1/3NSR IJSM 1 01-30N 128-50E A-AK 4065 Nanka M. PR says hit seen, stopped, settling by bow, radar pip lost. WS2 says evaded 2 torp, hit ca 0225 amidships by 1, abandoned & S ca 0349, 258 of 815 passengers plus 7 crew killed. 3 Broach Feb 44 1/01 01-35N 128-58E AK 4000 T1/ NSR UltS Note PR says hit seen, radar pip lost. ULTRA says Shinsei M #5 rept att @ 01-30N 128-50E. [S 7 Dec 44 by a/c.] WS2 says other ships in convoy were Shinsei M #5, Shinsei M #17, & Taisoku M, none hit. 2 Schoeni Feb 44 1/02 14-40N 146-42E APK 17500 T2/3NSV Ult Note PR says hit seen, huge expl, stern out of water. ULTRA rept torp track @ 14-40N 146-52E.

180 SPEARFISH 1573

190 SPEARFISH 1574 237 TRIGGER 1575

237 TRIGGER 1576

230 FINBACK 1577

179 PLUNGER 1578 284 TULLIBEE 1579

HMS TEMPLAR 1580 256 HAKE 1581

256 HAKE 1582

256 HAKE 1583

308 APOGON 1584

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1573–1588 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

AK

6500

T2/4NSV Note

Damg. Eval. S 03 S 03 S M S 03XE

S S S1 S S S1 S L L3 S S S1 S 03 S S S1 S S S1 S 03 S 03

308 APOGON 1585

2

Schoeni Feb 44 1/02 14-40N 146-42E Ult PR says no definite hits, expl later. ULTRA rept torp track.

S

304 SEAHORSE 1586

3

Cutter Feb 44 1/04 04-21N 143-16E AK 7000 T2/8NUR WIJSM 1 04-24N 143-15E XAK 4004 Toei M. PR says hits heard, b/u noise, burning gasoline on water. WS2 says was in convoy SO-805 Palau-Rabaul; prev att 30 Jan, hit & S, 56 crew killed.

217 GUARDFISH 1587

7

Ward, N.G. Feb 44 1/13 07-10N 151-44E DD 1900 T1/4DUP S WIST 1 SW of Truk DD 1685 Umikaze S J {1580} PR says rolled over to port, bow in air. ULTRA posit 07-11N 151-44E. WS2 says hit in eng rm S1 1122 @ 07-10N 151-43E & S in 8 min, 50 killed. TROM says was with convoy #3113 from Saipan to Truk, 215 survived.

286 BILLFISH 1588

3

Turner, V.C. Feb 44 1/24 04-58N 119-36E Claim Unconfirmed PR says listing, deck awash aft from 4-inch hits.

03

Trk

950

GM Unk

S S S1

S D3

Attack Numbers 1589–1605 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 286 BILLFISH 1589

3

— 1590

—

179 PLUNGER 1591

10

179 PLUNGER 1592

10

198 TAMBOR 1593

9

198 TAMBOR 1594

9

221 BLACKFISH 1595

7

— 1596

—

249 FLASHER 1597

1

249 FLASHER 1598

1

249 FLASHER 1599

1

HMS STONEHENGE 1600

1

223 BONEFISH 1601

3

223 BONEFISH 1602

3

HMS TAURUS 1603

3

HMS TAURUS 1604

3

279 SNOOK 1605

5

132 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Turner, V.C. Feb 44 1/24 04-58N 119-36E Trk 950 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left burning. — Feb 44 — — — — — I 1 13-43N 120-39E A-AK 2224 {Minryo M.} [S by 249 FLASHER 14 Feb 44 @ this location.] Bass Feb 44 2/10 33-32N 135-58E AK 5500 T2/2DUP IJSM 2 33-29N 135-59E C-AK 2193 Toyo M. #5 PR says hits heard. WS1 says en rt Kobe to Nagoya with 2600 tons cargo, was torp & S ca 0945 on 2 Feb at loc given, 32 killed. Bass Feb 44 2/10 33-10N 136-10E AK 3000 T2/2DUP IJSM 2 33-29N 135-59E C-AK 2191 Toyo M. #8 PR says hits heard. WS1 says en rt Kobe to Nagoya with 3000 tons cargo, torp and S same attack, 15 killed. Kefauver Feb 44 3/03 29-11N 124-45E AK 8000 T2/3NSV WIJS 3 28-32N 124-04E C-AO 8469 Goyo M. PR says hits seen, b/u noise. ULTRA rept still drifting 5 Feb. WS1&2 say left Takao for Moji 31 Jan with convoy HI-30 with repatriates from Formosa; ca 0300 3 Feb @ 28-30N 124-04E hit by 2 torp in engine room, abandoned, drifted, disappeared in squall 5 Feb & presumed S ca 28-44N 123-38E. M1 says 15 crew and 3 military killed. Kefauver Feb 44 3/03 29-11N 124-45E AO 9500 T1/3NSV SM 3 28-32N 124-04E C-AO 5149 Ariake M. IJ {5000} PR says hit seen, b/u noise. WS2 says torp ca 0300 3 Feb @ 28-30N 124-04E & S in 15 min, 28 crew and 19 passengers killed. Davidson Feb 44 3/09 01-36S 150-09E DD 1800 T2/6DUP Ult Note PR says dull expl & thuds heard. ULTRA rept att @ 01-48S 150-02E, no D. — Feb 44 — — — — — I 4 Near Palau A-AK 2759 {Kibi M.} [No likely sub att; S 30 Mar 44 by a/c at Palau.] Whitaker Feb 44 5/22 13-09N 120-24E AK 4400 T2/4NUP IJSM 5 13-08N 120-26E A-ARC 1722 Taishin M. PR says broke in half & S. WS1 says ship was cable layer, left Manila for Singapore 5 Feb with convoy of 3 unarmed trawlers & no esc; ca 2250 @ 13-08N 120-26E hit by 2 torp, broke in two & S, 73 total killed from 3 ships. M1 says 58 crew, 12 gunners and 36 passengers killed. Whitaker Feb 44 5/22 13-12N 120-22E Sam 40 GM S 5 13-08N 120-26E Fish 519 Ise M. PR says 3 steam trawlers, appeared large, 1 S by 4-inch and 20mm. ULTRA rept may be Ise M. WS1 says was rescuing survivors of Taishin M ca 2350 on 5 Feb when taken under fire by surfaced sub & disappeared; f wd section found aground 8 Feb, entire crew & survivors missing. [Not in J, M1, or I.] Whitaker Feb 44 5/22 13-12N 120-22E Sam 40 GM M 5 13-08N 120-26E C-Fish 52 Kanhoku M. #2 S {Kamhoku M. #2} PR says steam sampan, appeared large, D by dud 4-inch shell. ULTRA rept may be Kamhoku M. WS1 says was rescuing survivors of Taishin M ca 2350 when att by surfaced sub, ran aground on reef ca 0030 on 6 Feb & abandoned. Ver.-Campbell Feb 44 5 Off Penang Cstr 800 G Ult 5 06-56N 093-54E NG NG Koryo M. #2 Success Book describes as motor vessel. ULTRA rept missing 5 Feb. [Ident questionable.] Hogan Feb 44 6/10 11-59N 109-20E XAO 19400 T2/4DUP Ult Note PR says hits heard, b/u noise & smoke. ULTRA rept torp track @ 11-55N 109-18E. Hogan Feb 44 6/10 11-59N 109-20E AK 3700 T1/2DUP Ult Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept torp track. Wingfield Feb 44 6 SW Sumatra Tug 80 G Ult 6 Off Sibolga NG NG NG BSH says S. ULTRA says 2 small vessels shelled by sub, sinking. Wingfield Feb 44 6 SW Sumatra Ltr 50 G Ult 6 Off Sibolga NG NG NG BSH says S. ULTRA says 2 small vessels shelled by sub, sinking. Triebel Feb 44 8/22 32-18N 129-20E AK 6200 T1/4NUP ISM 8 31-05N 129-37E A-AK 4739 Shiranesan M.

Damg. Eval. D D3 X S XE S S S1 S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 D 03 X U XE S S S1

S S S1Q

D S S1A

S NG S2Q D 03 S 03 S D S2U S D S2U D H

133 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

279 SNOOK 1606

5

— 1607

—

223 BONEFISH 1608

3

266 POGY 1609

5

266 POGY 1610

5

266 POGY 1611

5

178 PERMIT 1612

11

190 SPEARFISH 1613

10

190 SPEARFISH 1614

10

256 HAKE 1615

3

190 SPEARFISH 1616

10

291 CREVALLE 1617

2

211 GUDGEON 1618

11

190 SPEARFISH 1619

10

198 TAMBOR 1620

9

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1606–1620 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says hit heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept returned to Sasebo, out until Jun 44. WS1 says left Moji for Takao 7 Feb with convoy MOTA-02, ca 1600 8 Feb @ 31-06N 128-36E hit by torp f wd, 135 killed, escorted to Sasebo by TB Sagi. [S 18 Oct 44 by 270 RATON. M says army document says S @ 31-28N 129-37E.] Triebel Feb 44 8/22 32-18N 129-20E AK 6300 T2/ NUP IJSM 8 31-05N 127-17E A-AK 6989 Lima M. PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was with convoy MOTA-02, ca 2220 8 Feb @ 31-05N 127-17E hit by 3 torp & S in 3 min, ca 2700 troops and military civilian employees, 56 crew, 9 gunners and 4 others died, mostly from exposure in frigid water. M says army doc shows sunk @ 31-28N 129-37E. — Feb 44 — — — — — I 8 Mikurashima XAP 16975 {Tatsuta M.} [S 8 Feb 43 by 175 TARPON.] {I date is misprint.} Hogan Feb 44 9/12 11-30N 109-10E XAO 17500 T4/5DUP M 9 11-30N 109-08E B/C-AK 19262 Tonan M. #2 I C-AO Ult PR says hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept taken to Singapore, operational Apr 44. [S 22 Aug 44 by 387 PINTADO.] Metcalf Feb 44 10/03 23-12N 121-30E DD 1400 T2/2NSV WIS 10 23-20N 121-30E DD 1215 Minekaze J {1300} PR says magazine blew up, S. WS says left Moji 5 Feb with convoy for Takao; torp & S 10 Feb @ sub position, casualties unk. Metcalf Feb 44 10/03 23-12N 121-30E AK 6100 T2/3NSV JSM 10 23-21N 121-35E C-AK 5499 Malta M. I PR says hits seen, S in 1 min. WS1 says left Moji 4 Feb for Hainan with 800 passengers; ca 0415 on 10 Feb at loc given was hit by torp port side aft & S at 0430, 33 crew & unk passengers lost. Metcalf Feb 44 10/03 23-12N 121-30E AK 8400 T1/ NSV Ult 10 22-35N 120-15E AK 2746 Shinkoku M. PR says started to settle. ULTRA rept Shinkoku M D, ran aground ca 1300 11 Feb, taken to Takao until Mar. WS says no info in Japanese records. [Not in M1. S 13 Nov 44 by a/c.] Bennett Feb 44 10/21 08-27N 149-24E CA 8500 T1/4NSV Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, later oil slick. ULTRA rept att @ 08-50N 149-30E. Williams, J.W. Feb 44 10/22 21-53N 119-13E APK 8500 T2/4NSV IM 10 21-55N 119-30E XAK 6335 Tatsuwa M. PR says 2 hits seen, heavy smoke, target disappeared. ULTRA rept out until May. M1 does not indicate extent of D. [WS1 has no info this date. W gives tons as 6345; S 10 May 45 by a/c mine.] Williams, J.W. Feb 44 10/22 21-53N 119-13E AK 5500 T1/ NSV Ult 10 21-55N 119-30E C-AK 6475 Shoryu M. PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept hit, no D. [No record in WS3. Poss dud hit. S 4 May 44 by 283 TINOSA.] Broach Feb 44 10/22 01-58N 129-14E AK 4000 T2/3NUP Ult Note PR says slowed, down by bow. ULTRA says CM Wakataka rept att, no D @ 01-43N 129-30E. [D 17 Oct 44 by HNMS ZWAARDVISCH & 27 Mar 45 by HMS STYGIAN.] Williams, J.W. Feb 44 11/03 21-00N 119-07E AK 6000 T1/4NSV Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1 timed hit. Munson Feb 44 11/16 05-00N 119-06E PC 150 GD M 11 05-00N 119-06E YT 33 Hasu M. Note 98 {Haru M.} PR says converted tug, stern blew up, left afire & sinking. [Haru M Ident by Cundall from JMSL 22 Jan 46, but M1 says survived war. Hasu M was ex-Du Johann, not recovered after war, assumed Post Feb 44 11/23 27-38N 121-15E AP 10000 T3/6NUP IJSM 11 28-00N 121-30E C-AK 3091 Satsuma M. PR says ship appeared to have been same one hit earlier; left with bow on bottom, stern in air after hits, b/u noise, distant expl heard as GUDGEON departed. WS1 says att by B-25 a/c & hit by 6 bombs @ 28-00N 121-30E, S 1250, 4 killed. [J credits Chinese a/c.] Williams, J.W. Feb 44 12/12 20-31N 117-47E AK 6600 T2/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 timed hits, b/u noise. Kefauver Feb 44 12/21 27-43N 128-35E AK 5000 T1/3NSR IJSM 12 27-44N 128-42E C-AO 2735 Ronsan M. PR says hit heard, b/u noise. WS1 says left Bako, Pescadores Is. on 9 Feb for Moji; ca 2055 on 12 Feb at loc given was hit by 2 torp & S, 19 killed.

Damg. Eval. D1

S S S1

X S XE S M D1 S S S1 S S H S1 D M D4Q D 03 S H D1 D L L4Q D 03 D 03 S S S3 S SA S3P D 03 S S S1

134

Attack Numbers 1621–1635 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. HMS STONEHENGE 1621

227 DARTER 1622

Reference Source(s) Comments 1

1

256 HAKE 1623

3

273 ROBALO 1624

1

249 FLASHER 1625

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Ver.-Campbell Feb 44 12 W coast Malaya AV 7000 T2/6 JSM 12 05-46N 099-52E XAN 889 Choko M. I BSH says escort hit by torp fired at main target. WS1 says was torp ca 1930 at 05-45N 099-52E while on anti-sub sweep & S ca 2130, casualties not given. Stovall Feb 44 13/14 05-16N 149-22E AK 7500 T1/10DUP S Note PR says hit seen & heard, b/u noise. WS2 says this convoy c/o 3 AO & 2 esc en rt Ulithi-Truk, no D reported. Broach Feb 44 13/16 04-37S 125-26E Sam 250 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm, burned & expl. Ambruster Feb 44 13/17 13-30N 121-13E AK 6200 T1/4DUP Note Note PR says hit aft but believed not S. ULTRA says Sekino M rept att @ 13-25N 121-30E, no D. [M1 says Sekino M reported torp missed Minryo M & passed nearby, neither ship D.] Whitaker Feb 44 14/04 13-44N 120-40E AK 7000 T1/4NUP IM 14 13-43N 120-39E A-AR 2224 Minryo M. JS {2193} PR says broke in two, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy MO-72 Miri-Manila; att 0505 @ 1344N 120-37E, dodged 2 torp then hit in #2 hold & S, 8 killed. {I gives date 1 Feb, misprint.} Whitaker Feb 44 14/07 13-41N 120-27E AK 9000 T2/4DUP IJSM 14 13-44N 120-29E C-AO 3712 Hokuan M. PR says afire, low in water & listing. WS1 says left Miri for Manila 9 Feb in convoy MO-72 with ca 6000 tons gasoline and oil; ca 0750 on 14 Feb at loc given was hit by 2 torp followed by a third, blew up and S; 45 killed.

Damg. Eval. S S L S1 D 03 S S3 D 03 S S S1

249 FLASHER 1626

1

280 STEELHEAD 1627

4

Whelchel Feb 44 14/15 30-40N 142-25E AK 3800 T0/10NUP 0 Ult 14 30-50N 142-19E B-AK 5374 Enju M. D PR says 1 expl like torp heard, ship stopped for 7 min. ULTRA msg says may sink, later msg L3 apparently D but made port. WS says no record of D here; M1 lists but does not show D. [Poss dud hit. S 4 Aug 44 by a/c.]

279 SNOOK 1628

5

Triebel Feb 44 14/20 IJM 14 S PR says seen to S. WS1 says torp & sunk sources give sub position.]

HMS TALLY HO 1629

4

33-48N 128-50E APK 6000 T1/3NSV Off Tsushima C-AK 3591 Nittoku M. 28-42N 141-26E ca 0800 on 14 Feb at loc given, 43 killed. [Other

Bennington Feb 44 14 Malacca Strait SS NG T1/3 U 14 04-25N 100-09E SS 1031 UIT-23 Note BSH gives date 15 Feb. Kemp says ex-Reginaldo Giuliani was en rt Germany with cargo of tin, hit by 1 of 3 torp, 26 killed,

S S S1

S S S1 S S S1

212 GATO 1630

8

Foley Feb 44 15/07 04-00N 150-10E Tra 100 GD S ISM 16 Rabaul XPkt 36 Taiyo M. #3 S W Note PR says gutted by fire, crew in water. GF lists as S 16 Feb 44. M1 says 4 killed. {W 16 Jan is misprint.} S1

279 SNOOK 1631

5

Triebel Feb 44 15/11 34-23N 128-23E AK 1500 SM 15 34-27N 128-45E C-AK 875 J Sub position Note PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept torp 1050 15 Feb. WS1 says hit port by torp ca 1050 crew killed. [I lists as Hoshi M, S by mine.]

T1/2DUP S Kamome M. S {Hoshi M. #2} & S, 22

S1

283 TINOSA 1632

5

Weiss Feb 44 15/20 10-04N 126-54E AK 5400 T2/3NSV IJSM 15 09-15N 127-00E A-AK 1988 Odatsuki M. PR says hit seen on far ship, expl. WS2 says was in convoy H-17 with Nagata M & Chojo M; hit 2102 & S by stern, 6 crew and 4 guards killed.

D S S1

291 CREVALLE 1633

2

Munson Feb 44 15/21 05-10N 128-43E AK 6000 T2/6NSV S Note PR says timed hits seen & heard on 7 ship convoy. WS2 says convoy M-12 c/o 7 marus, P 105, & W 4 from Wasili, Halmahera to Manila, att here, no D. Munson Feb 44 15/21 05-10N 128-43E AK 6000 T1/ NSV S Note PR says hits heard. WS2 says no damage. Munson Feb 44 15/21 05-10N 128-43E AK 6000 T1/ NSV S Note PR says hits heard. WS2 says no damage.

S

291 CREVALLE 1634

2

291 CREVALLE 1635

2

03 D 03 D 03

135 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 291 CREVALLE 1636

2

291 CREVALLE 1637

2

309 ASPRO 1638

2

291 CREVALLE 1639

2

HMS TRUCULENT 1640 HMS TRUCULENT 1641

1

1

283 TINOSA 1642

5

224 COD 1643

2

305 SKATE 1644

3

258 HOE 1645

3

258 HOE 1646

3

258 HOE 1647

3

225 CERO 1648

3

306 TANG 1649

306 TANG 1650

1

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1636–1650 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Munson Feb 44 15/21 05-10N 128-43E AK 4000 T1/3NSV D S Note PR says expl & b/u noise heard. WS2 says no damage. 03 Munson Feb 44 15/21 05-10N 128-43E AK 4000 T1/ NSV D S Note PR says expl heard. WS2 says no damage. 03 Stevenson, HC Feb 44 15/22 10-23N 150-23E SS 2200 T2/4NSR S WIT U South Sea area SS 2230 I-43 S J {2212} PR says 443 on conning tower, seen to S. ULTRA says last heard from 14 Feb, lost en rt Saipan to S1 Truk. TROM says was carrying 59 sailor passengers, ETA Truk 16 Feb, 166 lost. Munson Feb 44 15/25 05-43N 128-30E APK 7100 T1/6NUP S S Note PR says seen to S with big list. [Apparently continued att on convoy M-12. WS2 reported no damage.] 03 Alexander Feb 44 15 Claim Unconfirmed Claimed in Success Book, not BSH.

N Sumatra

MV

7000

T1/4

Alexander Feb 44 15 N Sumatra Cstr 600 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says possibly S. Weiss Feb 44 16/00 09-15N 127-05E AK 6300 T1/3NUP JSM 16 08-30N 126-58E A-APK 2610 Chojo M. I PR says missed earlier, hit seen, S by stern. WS2 says was in convoy H-17, torp 0250 @ 08-32N 126-58E & S in 4 min, 748 passengers & 90 crew and 17 gunners lost, 1 survivor reached shore 21 Feb. Dempsey Feb 44 16/18 12-38N 117-33E Sam 30 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says set afire by 4-inch & 20mm. Gruner Feb 44 16/18 10-11N 151-42E CL 7000 T4/4DUP WIST 16-7 N of Truk CL 6632 Agano J {7000} PR says hits heard, seen covered with smoke. ULTRA rept S 17 Feb @ posit 10-10N 151-40E. WS says action rept shows hit stbd side in #3 boiler rm by 2 of 4 torp ca 1743, afire & flooding, 56 killed, 467 missing, attempted tow failed, S ca 0030 17 Feb. TROM says was en rt Japan on 2 screws for permanent repairs, S 0517, 523 rescued. [D 12 Nov 43 by 277 SCAMP.] McCrea Feb 44 16/24 06-04N 126-22E AK 6800 T2/6NSV S Note PR says fired at convoy incl 6 AK, 1 AP, 1 CM; hits heard, heavy black smoke. WS2 says convoy M-12 from Wasili, Halmahera to Manila c/o 7 marus, P 105, & W 4; Kenwa M att 0145, no D. McCrea Feb 44 16/24 06-04N 126-22E AK 6800 T1/ NSV S Note PR says hits heard, black smoke. WS2 says no D. McCrea Feb 44 16/24 06-04N 126-22E AK 5400 T1/2NSV S Note PR says blew up. WS2 says no D. Dissette Feb 44 17/00 00-53N 146-26E AK 6200 T1/4NUP WIS 17 Truk->New Ire. XAP 1086 Jozan M. Note PR says hit heard & screws stopped; SORG credits no hits or D. [Not listed in J.] WS1 says was captured ship; torp & sunk ca 0001 on 17 Feb at sub position, casualties not given. [Prob all hands lost.] M1 say was ex-Br Chung Shan, S at Hong Kong & raised post-war so could not have been S here. O’Kane Feb 44 17/04 08-04N 149-28E AK 7800 T3/4NUP M 17 08-02N 149-17E A-AK 6678 Gyoten M. IJS {6854} PR says fired at 2 AK & 6 esc, seen to S. ULTRA ident as convoy 3206. WS2 says this convoy left Yokohama for Truk 4 Feb, c/o Gyoten M, Tatsuha M, Zuikai M, Ryuko M, Shinkyo M, CM Natsushima, DD Fujinami, CD Amakusa, & Ch 31; ca 0235 17 Feb hit port side by 2 torp, abandoned, broke in two & S ca 0326, 8 crew and unk number of troops of 52nd Infantry Div killed. [Ship was ex-Br Empire Pagoda.] O’Kane Feb 44 17/04 Same attack Same Same Same I 17 08-00N 149-17E C-AO 5184 {Kuniei M.} Not claimed in PR. [Other sources have no record of this ship. WS2 says Kuniei M was not in convoy 3206; 5784T APK Tatsuha M in this convoy bombed by a/c & S ca 1400 same day.]

D 03 S S4 S S M S1

S D3 S S S1

S 03

S 03 S 03 D S S1Q

S S S1

0 S XE

136

Attack Numbers 1651–1665 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Comments 11 Post Feb 44 17/17 Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by 5-inch.

Location

Type

Tons

Vessel Name

28-01N 123-23E

Sam

50

GD Unk

211 GUDGEON 1652

11 Post Feb 44 17/19 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 20mm & .50 cal.

28-01N 123-23E

Sam

50

GT Unk

188 SARGO 1653

10 Garnett Feb 44 17/22 08-50N 135-57E AO 14000 T1/8NSV IST 17 N of Palau AO 14050 Sata PR says target stopped, stern down. ULTRA posit 08-48N 135-35E, says towed to Palau. WS11-34 says left Truk 12 Feb, in convoy 7125, torp 17 Feb & towed to Palau by Aratama M, S there by a/c 31 Mar. TROM says hit by 1 torp @ 08-50N 135-50E.

D M S1P

188 SARGO 1654

10 Garnett Feb 44 17/22 08-50N 135-57E AK 7000 T2/ NSV WIJSM 17 08-50N 135-40E XAE 6534 Nichiro M. PR says huge expl, debris, S immediately. WS1&2 say left Truk for Palau in convoy 7125 on 12 Feb; ca 2206 on 17 Feb at loc given was torp & S, 50 crew killed.

S S S1

3

D M

211 GUDGEON 1651

HMS TRESPASSER 1655

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S3 D D3

Favell Feb 44 18 Burma coast MV 3400 T1/6 IM 18 07-53N 93-35E XPG 3520 Eifuku M. Note Success Book claims as Omi M. M says left Singapore for Sabang 11 Feb with elements of 25th Guard Force; on 18 Feb hit by 1 torp stbd side #2 hold but reached Nancowry Bay. [Omi M sunk 27-8 Dec 42 by 201 TRITON; Eifuku M sunk 7 Feb 45 by 383 PAMPANITO.]

D1

208 GRAYBACK 1656

10L Moore, J.A. Feb 44 19 21-50N 119-50E AK 4000 T? M 19 21-48N 118-50E A-AK 4739 Daikei M. IJ {Taikei M.} [GRAYBACK lost ca 26 Feb.] WS1&2 says left Keelung 18 Feb in convoy TAPA-02 for Palau, hit ca 1558 19 Feb in #5 hold & 1601 in #2 hold, expl & S, 1500 military, 43 crew and 16 gunners killed.

S S S* S1L

208 GRAYBACK 1657

10L Moore, J.A. Feb 44 19 21-25N 120-50E AK 1900 T? ISM 19-20 21-45N 120-06E A-AK 1917 Toshin M. J [GRAYBACK lost ca 26 Feb.] WS1 says was in same convoy as Taikei M (Daikei M) & rescued survivors, ca 2140 @ 21-54N 119-55E hit by torp in #1 hold & S, 38 crew killed.

S S S* S1L

259 JACK 1658

3

Dykers Feb 44 19/05 14-34N 114-11E XAO 2500 T2/3NSP S IJSM 19 14-28N 114-27E A/C-AO 5019 Nanei M. S PR says S stern first. ULTRA rept S 0545 in convoy HI-40, Shimushu escort. WS2 says left Singapore S1 for Moji 13 Feb with convoy, torp & S 19 Feb @ 14-34N 114-22E, 55 crew and 5 gunners killed.

259 JACK 1659

3

Dykers Feb 44 19/05 14-34N 114-11E AO 8000 T3/3NUP JS 19 14-28N 114-27E A/C-AO 5154 Kokuei M. PR says hits heard, believed on far escort. WS1&2 say say in convoy HI-40; ca 0550 on 19 Feb at sub position was torp & S, 6 crew killed.

S S S1

259 JACK 1660

3

Dykers Feb 44 19/19 15-40N 115-48E AO 8000 T2/4TUP IJSM 19 15-46N 115-57E A/C-AO 5106 Ichiyo M. PR says hits seen, afire. ULTRA rept S @ 2330. WS2 says torp & S @ 15-46N 115-57E. 28 crew killed.

S S S1

259 JACK 1661

3

Dykers Feb 44 19/19 15-40N 115-48E AO 10000 T1/ TUP IJM 19 15-46N 115-57E A/C-AO 5162 Nichirin M. S {2762} PR says believed S, oil burning on water. WS1&2 say left Singapore 13 Feb for Moji; torp & S on 19 Feb at loc given, 48 crew killed.

S S

Dissette Feb 44 19/20 03-22N 138-28E AK 6100 T2/6TUP Ult Note PR says 3 low order expl, 265 PETO reported target S. ULTRA says 2711T Shinsei M #18 rept 3 torp no D @ 03-34N 136-36E. [S 30 Mar 44 by a/c.]

S

225 CERO 1662

3

259 JACK 1663

3

Dykers Feb 44 19/23 15-59N 115-35E AO 10000 T3/7NSR I 19 15-46N 115-57E C-AO 5141 Asanagi M. PR says 2 salvos fired, afire, crew jumping off. M says TROM has no record of damage or casualties.

— 1664

— — Feb 44 — I 19 J [No likely sub att; J says S by a/c.]

— 02-50S 150-55E 02-50S 150-42E

— A-AK

266 POGY 1665

5

24-12N 123-20E 24-15N 123-15E

AK 6300 A/C-AK 5154

Metcalf M JS I

Feb 44 20/02 20

— 1933

S1

03 S D D4

— X {Shinto M.} S {Shinto M. #1} SA XE T2/2NSV Daijin M. {Taijin M.}

S S H

137 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

266 POGY 1666

5

— 1667

—

HMS TALLY HO 1668

4

225 CERO 1669

3

268 PUFFER 1670

3

285 BALAO 1671

4

306 TANG 1672

1

— 1673

—

— 1674

—

— 1675

—

306 TANG 1676

1

306 TANG 1677

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1666–1679 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says hits seen, S. ULTRA rept S in 1st att. WS2 says was in convoy NA-180, torp 0240 @ 24-06N 123 17E, S in 1 min, 43 crew and 9 passengers killed, 77 rescued by Nanyo M. Metcalf Feb 44 20/05 24-28N 123-31E AK 5800 T1/3TSV IJSM 20 W Iriomote I. ARC 3614 Nanyo M. PR says hit seen, down by bow, not sinking. ULTRA rept S in 2nd att. WS2 says hit 0600 @ 24-28N 123-31E, 73 crew & many from Taijin M (Daijin M) lost. [Was cable layer owned by Dept. of Communications.] — Feb 44 — — — — — I 21 Sunosaki SC 135 {Cha 52} [No likely sub att; W says lost 25 Oct 44 at Palau.] Bennington Feb 44 21 Malacca Strait MV 2500 T1/5 JSM 21-2 04-00N 101-00E A-AK 510 Daigen M. #6 I 01-51N 139-00E {Taigen M. #6} WS1 says torp ca 1715 21 Feb @ 04-00N 100-39E & S, 6 killed. [I position appears incorrect, no sub att there.] Dissette Feb 44 22/03 00-36S 139-31E AK 8600 T2/13NSR IM 21 00-15S 139-40E A-AK 2655 Hasshu M. PR says first hit 21 Feb, being towed next day, stern under. ULTRA rept towed to Hollandia. [J lists as S 10 Mar 44 by a/c @ 02-33S 140-43E.] Selby Feb 44 22/17 03-03N 109-16E AP 15100 T4/4DUP IJSM 22 03-12N 109-18E A-APK 15105 Teiko M. PR says stopped, boats in water, hit again & S. WS2 says hit by 1 torp 1807, 2 more 1825, 7 crew & 192 troops killed. [Ex-Fr D’Artagnan.] Cole, C.C. Feb 44 22/22 00-07S 135-42E AK 5900 T3/6NUP IJSM 22-3 00-11S 135-00E A-AK 5857 Nikki M. PR says hits seen, stopped, escort believed picking up survivors. WS2 says was carrying men of army 228th Company, shipping officials, & stevedores; hit by 2 torp 2230 @ 00-11S 135-54E, 8 crew and over 50 pasengers lost, 140 rescued by Wakataka. O’Kane Feb 44 22/24 14-47N 144-50E AK 6500 T4/4NSV M 23 Sub position XAK 3581 Fukuyama M. WIJS 22 W of Saipan XPG PR says disintegrated & S. ULTRA posit 15-14N 144-55E. WS1 says torp & S ca 0222 on 22 Feb at sub position, 47 crew killed. M1 says XPG rerated XAK 15 Jun 42. — Feb 44 — — — — — I 22 South Pacific A-AK 408 {Chiyoda M. #5} [Location too indefinite to identify sub att; prob misprint for Chiyoda M #15, WS1 says S by a/c in Rabaul harbor this date.] — Feb 44 — — — — — I 22 Rabaul C-AO 521 {Takatori M.} [No likely sub att; A says ship was Takatori M #2, S @ Rabaul by a/c.] — Feb 44 — — — — — I 22 Kavieng XAN 556 {Kyosei M.} [No likely sub att; WJ&A say S by DesDiv 45 @ 02-44S 150-29E.] O’Kane Feb 44 23/01 14-45N 144-32E AS 8700 T3/4NSV SM 23 Sub position XAR 6776 Yamashimo M. WIJ 22 Note Note PR says hits seen, expl & S immediately. ULTRA rept left Saipan 22 Feb & escaped to Yokosuka [prob mistranslation]. WS1 says hit 0100 @ 14-45N 122-37E & S. M1 says 3 killed. [J lists as AK; W gives tons as 6796.] {I gives location at Truk, where chart shows Yamashiro M; 212 GATO made unsuccessful att near there 22 Feb.} O’Kane Feb 44 23/01 Same attack Same Same Same S 23 14-55N 145-35E XPC 240 {Kyo M. #8} Note PR notes escorts present but does not claim hit. W says poss S by a/c @ Saipan 23 Feb 44. WS1 says torp & S on 23 Feb at loc given, 5 killed. M1 says Kyo M #8 & Kyo M #10, both 340T, were S by torp here. [Not in I. Location not close to sub position; S by a/c torp more likely.]

Damg. Eval. S1 D S S1

X M XE S S S1 D M D1 S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 X S XE X S XE X S XE S S S1

0 S 03XE

281 SUNFISH 1678

6

Shelby Feb 44 23/02 15-23N 145-03E CV 25000 T3/6NSV S J 23 Sub position XAP 4083 {Kunishima M.} S PR says 2 expl seen in heavy rain, more later, pip lost on radar. [W says stranded off Katata. WS1 03XE says ran aground & S 24 Feb @ 34-11N 136-48E. Basis for J attribution unk.]

266 POGY 1679

5

Metcalf Feb 44 23/04 26-22N 126-16E AK 6000 T1/4NSV D ISM 23 26-20N 126-11E A-AO 5113 Teikon M. M PR says target missed, hit seen & heard on ship in farther column, stopped & afire, bow or stern seen D1 vertical. ULTRA rept flooded f wd, repaired at Naha. WS1&3 say left Mutsure for Takao 19 Feb in convoy MOTA-05, torp ca 0510 23 Feb @ 26-17N 126-10E, arr Naha 24 Feb. [Ex-Ger Winnetou, chartered ship, att 16 Mar 44 by 229 FLYING FISH, S 12 Aug 44 by 268 PUFFER.]

Attack Numbers 1680–1693

138

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 5 Metcalf Feb 44 23/05 26-22N 126-16E AK 8600 T2/4NSV IJSM 23 26-20N 126-11E C-Ore 5588 Horei M. PR says hits seen & heard. ULTRA rept broke in two off Naha 24 Feb. WS1&3 say torp ca 0515 23 Feb @ 26-17N 126-10E, towed by Shonan M, blown ashore near Naha ca 1650 24 Feb, broke in two & S @ 26-13N 127-38E, 1 killed. 6 Shelby Feb 44 23/09 15-17N 145-03E AK 5400 T4/7DSV WIJSM 23 W of Saipan XAC 5354 Shinyubari M. PR says found with bow blown off, S in 3rd att. ULTRA rept already D, making 5 kts, hit by 3 torp & bombed by 30 a/c. WS1 says left Saipan on 22 Feb; ca 0235 on 23 Feb at 15-13N 145-02E was torp & S, 7 killed. [J credits SUNFISH only.] 10 Bass Feb 44 23/12 30-30N 140-20E AK 7500 T1/1DUP WM 23 30-11N 140-49E XAK 5193 Kimishima M. IJS Note B-AG PR says afire amidships. WS2 says was in convoy 4220, hit 1226 in #3 hold, avgas burned, S 1445, 4 crew & 10 troops killed. {W date 23 Dec 44 is misprint.} 2 Dempsey Feb 44 23/23 03-53N 129-17E XAO 7400 T2/4NSV WIJSM 23 04-23N 129-05E XAO 7358 Ogura M. #3 PR says broke in half & disappeared. WS2 says torp & S 2300, 17 crew killed. 5 Triebel Feb 44 23/23 28-58N 141-15E AK 6000 T2/5NSV WIJSM 23 28-49N 141-13E B-AK 5471 Koyo M. PR says blew up. WS2 says was in convoy 4220, hit by 2 torp 2240 & S in 4 min, 1046 military & 34 crew lost. 10L Moore, J.A. Feb 44 24 25- N 125- E AO 10000 T? SM 24 24-20N 122-23E XAO 10033 Nanpo M. IJW {Nampo M.} WS2 says with convoy HI-40, ca 0336 24 Feb hit by dud torp in #5 tank, then hit again, burned & S @ 24-20N 122-25E, 37 crew, 12 gunners, and 2 passengers killed. [W lists Nampo M as both XAO & Std AO 1TL.] {O’Kane claims sinking for 306 TANG but positions do not agree.} 10L Moore, J.A. Feb 44 24 Unk AK Unk T? ISM 24 24-15N 122-19E B-AP 16975 Asama M. M1 says medium damage. Att not in SORG, info from U citing radio msg. ULTRA rept 2 holds flooded, later repaired. WS2 says incurred slight D & stopped, but reached Takao 23 Feb (sic). [S 1 Nov 44 by 403 ATULE.] {O’Kane claims sinking for 306 TANG but positions do not agree.} 10L Moore, J.A. Feb 44 24 Unk AO Unk T? SM 24 NG AK 2857 Kumanosan M. Note {Kumanoyama M.} Att not in SORG; info from U citing radio msg. WS2 and M say was in convoy 4220, ca 0900 rept hit in stern by dud. [S 24 Jun 44 by 214 GROUPER.] 1 O’Kane Feb 44 24/22 15-16N 143-12E AK 7000 T3/4NUP IJSM 24 15-15N 143-18E B-AK 2424 Echizen M. PR says blew up & S. WS1 says left Saipan on 24 Feb & was hit by torp port side amidships ca 2130 at loc given, S 2200, 35 crew killed. 4 Bennington Feb 44 24 Malacca Strait TB NG Coll IST 24 Malacca Strait TB 960 Kari Note Sub rammed by TB, screws shredded port saddle tank (per Kemp, The T-Class Sub). ULTRA rept TB rammed sub, flooding f wd, repaired May. WS11-39 says claimed to have S sub, in Singapore dockyard 29 Feb until 17 Apr 44. TROM says minor D by mine N of Sabany in Malacca Str. [W says normal displ as blt was 960T, by 1944 it was 1043T; S 16 Jul 45 by 318 BAYA.] 3 McCrea Feb 44 25/01 05-46N 125-56E AO 10100 T2/4NSR I 25 05-38N 126-00E XAO 10051 {Kyokuto M.} Note PR says fired at convoy of 2 AO & 2 escorts, seen D & heading for shore. [WS2 says was in convoy with Nissho M & Kokuyo M, made d/c att on sub ca 0117 @ 05-50N 126-00E, no mention of D. S 21 Sep 44 by a/c. Apparently this was first att on Nissho M.] 3 McCrea Feb 44 25/03 05-46N 125-56E AO 10500 T5/10NSR WIJSM 25 05-50N 126-00E XAO 10526 Nissho M. PR says S after 2nd salvo. WS2 says left Balikpapan for Palau 21 Feb in convoy, ca 0220 24 Feb torp & S, 38 killed. 1 O’Kane Feb 44 25/07 15-50N 144-21E AO 12000 T3/4DUP M 24-5 15-46N 144-10E XAF 1794 Choko M. WIJS XAO PR says S by stern. WS1 says left Saipan on 24 Feb for Yokohama; ca dawn next day at loc given was torp & S, 8 killed. 3 Laughon Feb 44 25/20 07-46S 115-10E APK 6500 T3/4NSR IJSM 25 07-41S 115-10E C-APK 6200 Tango M.

266 POGY 1680

281 SUNFISH 1681

179 PLUNGER 1682

224 COD 1683 279 SNOOK 1684

208 GRAYBACK 1685

208 GRAYBACK 1686

208 GRAYBACK 1687

306 TANG 1688

HMS TALLY HO 1689

258 HOE 1690

258 HOE 1691

306 TANG 1692

269 RASHER 1693

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S S1

S S S1P

S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 S S S1L

D M D1L

D L L1L S S S1 D LC D1

D H XRXE

S S S1 S S S1 S S

139 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1694–1707 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR says hits seen, radar pip lost. WS1&2 say was captured ship [ex-Du Toendjoek], left Surabaya for S1 Ambon 24 Feb with 5700 passengers & 3500 tons cargo; ca 2047 on 25 Feb at loc given was hit in #4 hold stbd & S in 3 min, 34 crew & more than 3000 passengers (laborers & POW) lost.

269 RASHER 1694

3

208 GRAYBACK 1695

10L Moore, J.A. Feb 44 25 Unk Claim Unconfirmed Att not in SORG; info from U citing hits rept in radio msg.

AK

Unk

T?

D

208 GRAYBACK 1696

10L Moore, J.A. Feb 44 25 Unk Claim Unconfirmed Att not in SORG; info from U citing hits rept in radio msg.

AK

Unk

T?

D

212 GATO 1697

8

212 GATO 1698

208 GRAYBACK 1699

Laughon Feb 44 25/21 07-57S 115-14E APK 4800 T3/4NSR IJSM 25 07-55S 115-15E A-AK 4805 Ryusei M. PR says sagged in middle & S. WS2 and M1 say was carrying 1244 troops, 2865 Indian soldiers, and 2559 “coolies” when hit by 3 torp at 2225, split in two & S, 4968 passengers & 31 crew killed.

03L

03L

Foley Feb 44 26/19 00-55S 139-02E AK 8500 T2/4TUP JSM 26 01-03N 139-00E A-AK 5255 Daigen M. #3 I {Taigen M. #3} PR says hit seen, b/u noise. ULTRA confirms S. WS2 says left Palau for Hollandia 23 Feb in convoy Wewak #20, ca 1833 26 Feb avoided 1 torp but hit in #3 hold, broke in two & S @ 01-03N 139-00E, 554 soldiers & 23 crew killed. 8 Foley Feb 44 26/19 00-55S 139-02E AK 6500 T1/2TUP UltS Note PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA & WS2 say others in convoy were Taiei M, Kibi M, & Narita M, no D noted. 10L Moore, J.A. Feb 44 27 Unk APK 4900 T? ISM 27-28 31-35N 127-47E B-AK 4905 Ceylon M. J WS1&2 say left Takao for Mutsure 23 Feb in convoy TAMO-05, ca 2058 27 Feb hit by torp in #3 hold & S, 95 military & 46 crew killed. [Not in SORG. M1 gives position as 31-56N 127-44E. U says GRAYBACK prob S 26 Feb @ 25-47N 128-45E.] {W credits 266 POGY but PR shows no such att.}

266 POGY 1700

— — Feb 44 — — — — — W 27 E China Sea XAP 4905 {Ceylon M.} [PR shows no such att; J credits 208 GRAYBACK same date.] 224 COD 2 Dempsey Feb 44 27/03 01-48N 127-33E AK 2500 T2/4NSV 1701 JSM 27 02-00N 127-40E A-AK 2473 Taisoku M. I 02-00S 127-40E {Dairen M.} PR says afire, stern blew up, disappeared. WS1 says left Ambon for Halmahera 25 Feb; ca 0409 on 27 Feb at 02-00N 127-40E was torp & S, 33 passengers and 42 crew killed. [I latitude is a misprint.] 212 GATO 8 Foley Feb 44 27/11 01-12S 134-22E AK 4500 T1/4DUP 1702 Claim Unconfirmed PR says peculiar expl heard, no geyser seen. 381 SAND LANCE 1 Garrison Feb 44 28/16 50-02N 155-30E AK 5200 T3/3DUP 1703 IJSM 28 50-02N 155-26E XAK 3548 Kaiko M. W 23 PR says was anchored, capsized & S. WS1 says arrived Notauro, Paramushiru Is. 18 Feb & was unloading into Diahatsu barges when hit ca 1533 in stbd side holds #2, 3, and 4; S at 1545, captain & 2 crew killed. {W date 23 Feb is misprint.} 285 BALAO 4 Cole, C.C. Feb 44 28/23 00-06N 132-53E APK 7200 T2/6NSP 1704 IJSM 28 00-15N 133-02E A-AK 6803 Akiura M. PR says 5 hits seen on 3 ships in convoy, 1 burned & expl, radar pips lost. WS2 says left Halmahera for Manokwari 27 Feb in convoy, ca 2315 28 Feb @ 00-15N 133-02E evaded 4 torp but hit by 4 more & S, 55 crew, 10 gunners and 497 troops killed. 285 BALAO 4 Cole, C.C. Feb 44 28/23 00-06N 132-53E APK 4100 T2/4NSP 1705 JM 28 00-15N 133-02E A-AK 2723 Shoho M. IS 29 Note PR says seen burning. WS2 says hit by 2 torp & S, 34 killed. [WS2 gives tons as 2215, WS1 as 2723.] 285 BALAO 1706

4

HMS TACTICIAN 4 1707

Cole, C.C. Feb 44 28/23 00-06N 132-53E APK 3100 T1/ NSP UltS Note PR says hit seen in far column in same att. ULTRA rept Toyo M brought back survivors of previous sinkings. WS2 says they were picked up 29 Feb & taken to Manokwari. Collett M Ult Note

Feb 44 28 28

Off Penang 02-56N 100-26E 03-10N 100-00E

S S S1

Cstr A-AK

NG 600

S S S1

S 03 S S S* S1L

X S XE S S S1

D 03 S S S1

S S S1

S S S1 S 03

T1/2+G S Sakura #1 Go S {Sakura #1}

Attack Numbers 1708–1720 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

140 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments BSH says S coaster. ULTRA ident as Army sea truck, not Maru. M cites IJA document “Transport Shipping Troop Casualties”: 134 soldiers killed. {Success Book says fired at 8000T MV.} 202 TROUT 11L Clark, A.H. Feb 44 29/20 22-40N 131-50E AK 8000 T? 1708 IM 29 22-40N 131-50E A-AK 9245 Sakito M. JS {7126} WS2&5 say left Ujina for Marianas 26 Feb in large army Matsu convoy, ca 1753 29 Feb hit by 2 torp in engine room, abandoned, S ca 0400 30 Feb. M3 says 52 crew, 65 gunners, and 2358 of 3900 soldiers killed. DD Asashimo att sub with d/c, brought up oil & heard deep expl ca 1825 26 Feb.[TROUT believed lost here.] 202 TROUT 11L Clark, A.H. Feb 44 29 22-40N 131-50E APK 9200 T? 1709 SM 29 Off Daito Shima A-APK 11409 Aki M. I Okino Oagari XAP TROUT bel lost here. ULTRA rept also hit but able to proceed. WS2 & M1 say hit in #2 hold & flooded but made 8 kts & reached Guam ca 4 Apr. {SORG shows att date 27 Feb.} [S 26 Jul 44 by 249 FLASHER & 291 CREVALLE.] M1 says ca 30 killed. 202 TROUT 11L Clark, A.H. Feb 44 29 Same attack Same Same Same 1710 M 29 S of Okinawa A-AP 8666 Tozan M. S {Tosan M.} TROUT bel lost here. WS2 says hit by dud torp, arr Guam with DD Okinami ca 4 Apr. [S 26 Jul 44 by 249 FLASHER & 291 CREVALLE.] 188 SARGO 10 Garnett Feb 44 29/24 08-50N 132-56E AK 7000 T2/8NSV 1711 ISM Note 08-58N 132-45E A-AK 5286 Uchide M. J {5275} PR says dud hit heard, then 2 hits seen. ULTRA rept hit 29 Feb, S 2 Mar. WS2 says was in convoy , TAPA-02 hit 2345 @ 08-58N 132-45E, abandoned 1 Mar, 0925 2 Mar S after big expl, 7 crew and 4 troops killed. 259 JACK 3 Dykers Mar 44 1/03 14-52N 117-48E AK 7500 T2/3NUP 1712 Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl & smoke, radar pip lost. 259 JACK 3 Dykers Mar 44 1/03 14-52N 117-48E AK 7500 T2/4NUP 1713 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, radar pip lost. 168 NAUTILUS 8 Irvin Mar 44 1/19 19-28N 134-41E AK 6500 T2/4TUP 1714 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 hits heard. 382 PICUDA 1 Raborn Mar 44 2/23 06-25N 148-31E APK 10800 T4/4NUP 1715 ISM 2 06-22N 148-28E A-AK 5139 Shinkyo M. J {2672} PR says broke in two. ULTRA rept S 4 Mar. WS1 says torp & S 2 Mar @ 06-20N 148-50E, 19 killed, msg rept 1557 troops and others saved. {J confuses with 2672T Shinkyo M S 24 Mar 44 by 287 BOWFIN.} 381 SAND LANCE 1 Garrison Mar 44 3/00 45-52N 149-16E AK 8500 T4/6NUP 1716 WIJSM 2-3 46-00N 149-08E XAK 4541 Akashisan M. PR says fired at 2 ships, 1 blew up & S, 1 hit seen on 2nd. WS2 says was with Ryoyo M & Fukoku M, hit 2315 & S with all 44 crew killed. 271 RAY 3 Harral Mar 44 3/02 06-00N 110-21E AO 10000 T1/4NSR 1717 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, heavy smoke. 381 SAND LANCE 1 Garrison Mar 44 3/06 46-28N 149-18E AK 5900 T3/4DUP 1718 M 3 N of Kamchatka AK 2900 Belorussia Note Soviet AK; PR says was stopped, believed Japanese ship, Florida M type, D prev night, photo. M cites Russian sources “The Soviet-Japanese War at Sea: The Price of Victory” et al: Was en rt US-Vladivostok with Lend-Lease cargo when torp, sunk in 4 min, 15 crew killed. 28 survivors in lifeboat tried to reach shore, but after 20 days only 2 were still alive when captured by Japanese coast-defense units. These were beaten and held in Japanese prison for 3 months before being returned to the USSR. [Other sources are Meister & JANAC notes.] {Blair gives name Bella Russa.} 167 NARWHAL 10 Latta Mar 44 3/18 08-52N 123-23E AP 3600 T1/4DUP 1719 WIS 3 Sulu Sea PR 560 Karatsu J PR says bow blown off back to bridge. ULTRA rept bow broke off posit 08-55N 123-20E, towed to Cebu.WS11-45 says towed to Manila for repair, scuttled there 3 Feb 45. [Ex-USS LUZON, constructive total loss.] 269 RASHER 3 Laughon Mar 44 3/23 03-17N 123-55E AP 6900 T3/3NSR 1720 IJSM 3 03-18N 123-56E A-AK 6484 Nittai M. PR says hit heard, seen covered with smoke. WS2 says was in convoy H-19 c/o 6 marus & 1 escort, hit 2347 & S @ this location, 1 killed, 8655T rice lost.

Damg. Eval. S1 D S S1L

S M U D1L

0 L L1L D S S1

S 03 S 03 D 03 S S S1

S S S1 D 03 S S S1E

D H S T1

S S S1

141 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1721–1735 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments — — — Mar 44 — — — — — 1721 Ult 3 Sandakan NG NG {Ishiyama M.} ULTRA says torp. [No known sub patrol near location.] HMS SEA ROVER 1 Angell Mar 44 3 Malacca Strait Smc 700 G 1722 M Unk 04-56N 100-17E A-AK 195 Matsu M. #1 Ult 3 A BSH describes as river stmr. ULTRA rept burned out & S. M1 says wooden ship, listed 20 Jun 45 as lost by unk agent at unk location, 3 killed. 265 PETO 5 Van Leunen Mar 44 4/00 01-28S 138-40E AK 4400 T2/6NUP 1723 IJSM 4 01-40S 138-50E A-AK 4368 Kayo M. PR says 2 hits & b/u noise heard. WS1 says left Palau 29 Feb for Hollandia; ca 2341 at loc given was hit by torp in #2 hold & again 3 min later; split in two & S; was serving as hospital ship [?] carrying 825 personnel of 51st Unit, Southern 6th Support Group, 46 lost plus 43 crew. 309 ASPRO 2 Stevenson, HC Mar 44 4/01 09-12N 153-38E APK 11600 T1/6NSV 1724 Claim Unconfirmed PR says violent expl, timed hit. 222 BLUEFISH 4 Henderson Mar 44 4/07 05-32N 109-09E AO 7500 T3/3DUP 1725 JSM 4 05-29N 108-46E XAO 10536 Ominesan M. IW {Taihosan M.} PR says fired at 3rd ship in convoy of 5 & 3 esc, back broken & afire. WS2 says left Takao for Singapore 27 Feb in convoy HI-47, on 4 Mar @ 05-29N 108-46E torp & S, 46 crew killed. [W lists Taihosan M as both XAO & Std AO 1TL, S here; Ominesan M as XAO, same tons, fate unk; WS1 does not list a Taihosan M.] 269 RASHER 3 Laughon Mar 44 5/03 02-43N 126-44E AK 7100 T1/4NSR 1726 UltS Note PR says hit seen near bow, heavy smoke. ULTRA rept Ryuwa M 1244T AK reached port, repaired (per JANAC notes). WS2 says was in convoy H-19, 29 Feb turned back toward Cebu with engine trouble, Shinyu M evaded torp 0405 5 Mar @ 02-49N 126-40E. HMS SURF 1 Lambert Mar 44 5 Aroa Is. Tug 250 G 1727 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. HMS SURF 1 Lambert Mar 44 5 Aroa Is. Ltr 800 G 1728 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says left afire. 168 NAUTILUS 8 Irvin Mar 44 6/06 21-50N 143-54E APK 6100 T2/6TUP 1729 WIJSM 6 22-19N 143-54E B-AK 6069 America M. PR says 2 or 3 hits heard. WS1 says left Saipan 4 Mar for Yokosuka; ca 0509 on 6 Mar at loc given was hit port side in eng rm & #4 hold & S; 511 of 514 passengers, 85 crew & 4 guard force lost. 168 NAUTILUS 8 Irvin Mar 44 6/06 21-50N 143-54E APK 8400 T2/2TUP 1730 Ult Note PR says hits & flame seen. ULTRA says Santos M rept att @ 22-19N 143-54E, no evident D. [Renamed Manju M; S 25 Nov 44 by 403 ATULE.] HMS SEA ROVER 1 Angell Mar 44 6 Malacca Strait Cstr 750 G 1731 M 6 03-40N 099-17E B-AK 740 Shofuku M. #2 I 15-52N 094-17E B-AG {729} BSH says left beached & afire. ULTRA posit 05-15N 017-30E (garbled), off Diamond Pt; was at Belawan 14 Mar. M1 says shelled, 3 killed, beached, vessel survived war. [Ship not in W; J lists as Shofuku M, S 17 Jun 44 by a/c.] {I location incorrect.} HMS SEA ROVER 1 Angell Mar 44 8 03-38N 099-12E MV 4000 T2/6 1732 WISM 8 03-38N 099-22E B-AK 2005 Shobu M. J {1950} WS1 says left Singapore for Nicobar Is 6 Mar, ca 1200 8 Mar @ 03-38N 099-12E hit by torp in engine room & S, 6 crew & many passengers killed. 260 LAPON 3 Stone, L.T. Mar 44 9/01 19-47N 115-56E AO 10000 T5/11NUP 1733 IJSM 8 19-21N 116-09E C-Ore 5792 Toyokuni M. PR says was being towed by Heito M type, hits seen, afire later. ULTRA rept towed by Nichirei M after D in 1st att. WS2 says was in convoy TASA-08 Takao-Cape St. Jacques; hit 1455 8 Mar, stopped, taken in tow by Nichirei M, hit again ca 0150 9 Mar, drifted & S, 15 killed. 260 LAPON 3 Stone, L.T. Mar 44 9/01 19-47N 115-56E AK 6300 T2/3NUP 1734 IJSM 9 19-44N 115-52E C-Ore 5396 Nichirei M. PR says decks awash, settling, b/u noise. WS2 says torp 0150 while towing Toyokuni M, S 0500, 46 crew & 6 gunners killed. 212 GATO 8 Foley Mar 44 9/13 00-20S 135-23E Tra 100 GD 1735 M 17 00-51S 134-02E C-AK 134 Futaba M. Ult Smc PR says burning 3 hrs later. ULTRA identifies as aux sail. M1 says no entry of loss, but not in post-war register.

Damg. Eval. X NG XE S S S3 S S S1

D 03 S S S1

D 03

S S3 D D3 S S S1 D 03 D M D1

S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 S NG S3

Attack Numbers 1736–1751 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

142 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 260 LAPON 3 Stone, L.T. Mar 44 10/09 19-27N 118-23E Sam 25 GD D 1736 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm. D3 287 BOWFIN 4 Griffith Mar 44 11/15 01-30S 128-18E APK 6800 T5/10DUP S 1737 ISM 10 01-18S 128-12E A-AK 4673 Tsukikawa M. S J {4470} PR says was being towed after 1st hit in 3 att 10 Mar. WS1 says left Halmahera for Ambon 7 Mar, S1 ca 1240 10 Mar torp & S @ 01-18S 118-12E, 6 killed. 287 BOWFIN 4 Griffith Mar 44 11/24 02-18S 128-04E APK 4700 T1/11NSP D 1738 Ult Note PR says 1 premature, 1 timed hit heard. ULTRA says Asaka M 4682T APK & CM Wakataka 03 reported torp missed @ 02-46S 127-28E. [S 12 Oct 44 by a/c.] 212 GATO 8 Foley Mar 44 12/08 00-25S 132-55E AK 2000 GD S 1739 JSM 12 00-20S 132-08E A-AK 871 Okinoyama S M.#3 I {Okinoyama M.} PR says hit by 3-inch, afire, soldiers in water, photos. WS1 says S ca 0800 by sub gunfire, 7 crew S1 and 5 guards killed. 212 GATO 8 Foley Mar 44 12/08 00-25S 132-55E Tra 50 GD S 1740 Ult 12 00-20S 132-08E Smc NG NG S PR says wooden trawler hit by 20mm & m/g. ULTRA rept small boats also S. S2U 229 FLYING FISH 9 Risser Mar 44 12/09 25-53N 131-19E AK 2000 T2/2DUP S 1741 IJSM 12 Kita-Oagari J. C-AK 1937 Taijin M. S PR says hits seen, S bow first. ULTRA posit 26N 131-18E. WS1 says left Kagoshima 29 Feb & was S1 torp ca 1000 12 Mar @ sub position, Kita Daito-Jima, & S in 9 min, 35 crew killed. HMS STORM 1 Young Mar 44 12 Malacca Strait Cstr 500 G S 1742 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed coaster. S3 381 SAND LANCE 1 Garrison Mar 44 13/03 32-58N 138-52E CL 3500 T1/2NUP S 1743 WIST 13 32-37N 139-17E CL 3230 Tatsuta S J {3300} PR says hit seen, afire f wd. Acc to Tully, torp hit between f wd & aft eng rms which slowly flooded; S1 crew and ComDesRon trans to DD Nowaki; S stern first at 1530; 26 killed, 10 wounded. WS2 says was escort of Higashi-Matsu #2 convoy. 381 SAND LANCE 1 Garrison Mar 44 13/03 32-58N 138-52E AK 6000 T2/2NUP D 1744 S Note PR says timed hits, black smoke, sinking. WS2 says this was convoy Higashi-Matsu #2 c/o 12 marus 03 & 9 escorts. [Kokuyo M only maru S here. See next attack.] 381 SAND LANCE 1 Garrison Mar 44 13/03 32-58N 138-52E AK 5200 T2/2NUP S 1745 WIJSM 12-3 32-52N 139-12E B-AK 4667 Kokuyo M. S PR says seen to S. WS2 says hit by 2 torp 0300. M1 says 43 crew & 679 troops killed. S1 199 TAUTOG 10 Sieglaff Mar 44 13/14 47-40N 152-50E AK 2900 T1/3DUP S 1746 IJSM 13 47-39N 152-45E A-AK 1942 Shojin M. S PR says took port list, S, lifeboat in water. WS2 says hit & set afire 1149, drifted & S 0200 14 S1 Mar, 42 passengers & 14 crew killed. 199 TAUTOG 10 Sieglaff Mar 44 13/15 47-41N 152-41E AK 2800 T2/7D+G S 1747 ISM 13 47-39N 152-45E A-AK 1915 Ryua M. S J {1925} PR says finally set afire by gunfire. ULTRA rept drifting out of control from initial att. WS2 says hit S1 by 2 torp1600 @ 47-49N 152-45E & S immed, no survivors, 58 engineer troops, 43 crew, and 23 gunners lost; also carried 4 Daihatsu barges. 260 LAPON 3 Stone, L.T. Mar 44 15/10 19-57N 119-46E Sam 75 GD S 1748 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch & 20mm, burning & down by stern. D3 229 FLYING FISH 9 Risser Mar 44 16/02 27-41N 127-41E AK 5000 T2/2NUP S 1749 IJSM 16 27-38N 128-58E C-AK 5493 Anzan M. S PR says hits heard, stopped, b/u noise. WS3 says left Naha for Moji 15 Mar in convoy Oki-502, S1 ca 0150 16Mar @ 27-38N 128-58E hit by 2 torp & S, 6 killed. 229 FLYING FISH 9 Risser Mar 44 16/06 28-06N 128-57E AO 7500 T2/12DUP D 1750 UltS Note PR says hits heard, making 5 kts next day. ULTRA says Taikon M rept torp track @ 28-06N 03 128-58E, no evident D. WS3 says was with convoy Oki-502 en rt Japan for repairs after D 23 Feb (by 266 POGY), making slow speed, took refuge at Amami-O-Shima after Anzan M was hit. 236 SILVERSIDES 9 Coye Mar 44 16/16 04-28N 136-56E AK 4500 T2/3DUP S 1751 IJSM 16 00-07N 137-00E A-AK 1919 Kofuku M. S PR says 1 hit seen, 1 heard. ULTRA gives posit 05-00N. WS1 says left Palau for Wewak 15 Mar & S1

143 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

199 TAUTOG 1752

10

199 TAUTOG 1753

10

260 LAPON 1754

3

199 TAUTOG 1755

10

199 TAUTOG 1756

10

199 TAUTOG 1757

10

260 LAPON 1758

3

260 LAPON 1759

3

382 PICUDA 1760

1

271 RAY 1761

3

— 1762

—

— 1763

—

180 POLLACK 1764

9

382 PICUDA

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1752–1764 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. was hit in #1 & 2 holds next day @ 00-08N 137-00E; 83 of 110 members of 115th & 102nd Infantry Regiments plus 14 crew lost. {Latitude in some sources prob misprint.} Sieglaff Mar 44 16/21 42-35N 144-45E AK 4000 T1/4NSV S UltS Note PR says hit seen. WS2 says convoy left Kushiro for Uruppu I 15 Mar c/o Yamakiku M, Keian M, 03 Umegawa M, Nichiren M, & DDs Kasumi, Shirakumo, & Usugumo with many soldiers for defense of Kurile Islands; some ships ident by ULTRA; no hits noted here. Sieglaff Mar 44 16/21 42-35N 144-45E AK 4000 T2/ NSV D S Note PR says very dark, hits heard on distant ship. WS2 says no hits noted. 03 Stone, L.T. Mar 44 16/21 18-22N 117-22E APK 8400 T3/6NSR S UltS 16 Indo-China XAK 7158 Kunikawa M. L PR says timed hits, expl seen at waterline. ULTRA says Kunikawa M 6863T XAP rept 4 torp tracks L4 @ 18-14N 117-44E. WS2 says recd slight D from sub, possibly LAPON, about this time, date & exact location not clear. M1 says no D recorded. [May have been dud or partial expl; Sanuki M D 21 Mar 43 by 230 FINBACK, S 28 Jun 45 by 411 SPADEFISH. Kunikawa M D 29 Apr 44 by 199 TAUTOG mine, S 30 Apr 45 by a/c.] Sieglaff Mar 44 16/24 42-25N 144-55E AK 4000 T1/3NSV S WIST 16 42-20N 144-55E DD 2090 Shirakumo S J {1950} PR says violent expl, stopped & sinking. WS2 says torp ca 2335 16 Mar @ 42-18N 145-11E S1 & S instantly with all hands, causing convoy to reverse course. TROM says no survivors. Sieglaff Mar 44 16/24 42-25N 144-55E AK 4000 T2/4NSV S IJSM 16 42-18N 145-11E A-AP 5460 Nichiren M. S PR says disappeared from radar. WS2 says hit by 2 torp shortly after Shirakumo, broke in two & S S1 in 20 min, 1839 soldiers & 21 crew killed, most froze in water, only 35 rescued. M1 gives casualties as 66 crew, 8 gunners, & 1850 out of 1895 troops. Sieglaff Mar 44 16/24 42-25N 144-55E AK 4000 T1/ NSV D S Note PR says distant expl heard. No other hits noted in WS2. 03 Stone, L.T. Mar 44 18/00 19-22N 116-52E AO 8000 T2/2NUP S JSM 18 19-24N 116-50E XAK 8359 Hokuroku M. S I {Hokuriku M.} PR says timed hits heard. ULTRA rept att on convoy HI-48. WS2 says convoy left Banphong Bay S1 for Moji 15 Mar in convoy HI-48 c/o 13 marus (2 had already dropped out) and 4 escorts, with 6700T bauxite & 600T crude oil; ca 0114 18 Mar hit by 4 torp, blew up & S in 1 min @ 19-24N 116-50E; 8 of 256 military passengers plus 25 guard force & 55 crew killed. [Number of passengers lost seems low.] Stone, L.T. Mar 44 18/00 19-22N 116-52E CVS 6900 T2/2NUP D Ult Note SM PR says AK att but SORG is based on endorsement claiming XCVS Kunikawa [see att 16 Mar]. 03 ULTRA says Teia M 17537T XAPK rept att on convoy HI-48 @ 19-24N 116-50E incl XCVS Sanuki M & AO Nichiei M. WS2 says convoy c/o 11 marus & 4 escorts, but M1 says Sanuki M and Kuroshio M had already dropped out. No other ship hit here. Raborn Mar 44 18/14 12-36N 141-17E AO 7500 T3/5DUP D Ult Note PR says hits seen & heard, #6282 on superstructure. ULTRA says Kasuga M 3967T rept torp track 03 @ 12-33N 141-08E, no evident D. [J lists 3967T AK Kasuga M #2 S 13 Mar 43 by HNMS O-21. ULTRA misidentified sender of rept.] Harral Mar 44 18/17 07-25N 115-20E DE 500 T1/6DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. 03 — Mar 44 — — — — — X WI 18 37-00N 151-00E XPkt 104 {Kunimiya M.} S [No U.S. sub att near that location; not on GF list.] XE — Mar 44 — — — — — X WI 18 38-00N 151-00E XPkt 99 {Bangame S M. #3} [No U.S. sub att near that location; not on GF list.] XE Lewellen Mar 44 20/02 30-53N 140-42E AK 5000 T1/2NSR S M 20 30-40N 140-42E XSC 1327 Hakuyo M. S JS XAK {Shirataka M.} WI PR says hit seen, expl, fire on water. WS1 says left Chichi-jima on 18 Mar with passengers; ca S1 0130 on 20 Mar at loc given was torp & S, 28 crew killed. M1 says was initially B-AGS rerated XSC 1 Feb 44. Raborn Mar 44 20/02 10-06N 138-10E APK 6500 T2/4NUP S

Attack Numbers 1765–1780

144

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. IJSM 20 10-09N 138-10E XAF 1521 Hoko M. S W Note {Hokko M.} PR says hits seen, expl & b/u noise heard. WS1 says torp & S ca 0115 at loc given, 29 crew S1 killed. [W & J give tons as 1504.] — — Mar 44 20 — — — — X I 20 Near Guam XAE 6783 {Aratama M.} U [No likely sub att; S 8 Apr 44 by 304 SEAHORSE.] XE 1 Nichols, R.E. Mar 44 21/23 06-55N 136-17E AK 4200 T1/6NSR D IM 21 06-58N 136-29E XARS 4317 Urakami M. H PR says hit aft, afire. ULTRA rept towed to Palau by Minazuki. [S there 30 Mar 44 by a/c.] S1P 5 Scott Mar 44 22/07 07-12N 132-07E AK 9000 T1/3DUP D IS 20 07-22N 132-08E AO 14050 Iro H PR says hit heard & seen. ULTRA rept towed to Palau. WS3 says left Balikpapan for Palau 15 Mar S1P in convoy, ca 0710 22 Mar hit in bow by torp @ 06-22N 132-08E, arr Palau next day. [S there 30 Mar by a/c.] 5 Scott Mar 44 22/07 07-12N 132-07E AK 9000 T3/3DUP D UltS Note PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA says AO Tsurumi rept att @ 07-22N 132-08E, no evident D. 03 [S 5 Aug 44 by 225 CERO.] WS2 says was in convoy c/o 7 fleet oilers, 5 marus, & 5 escorts. 5 Scott Mar 44 22/07 07-12N 132-07E DD 1200 T3/4DUP D UltS Note PR says timed hits heard. ULTRA rept no evident D to Michishio. [S 25 Oct 44 by surf ships.] 03 8 Schade Mar 44 22/15 28-03N 129-21E AK 3000 T1/4DUP D Ult Note PR says 1 possible hit heard. ULTRA says Teizui M 8428T AK rept 2 torp tracks, no D. [Type & 03 tons from Cundall, ex-Ger Mosel; S 18 Apr 45 by mine.] 5 Nimitz Mar 44 23/21 14-34N 109-25E AK 2500 GN D M 23 So. China Sea B-AK 430 Juho M. #3 NG PR says missed by 2 torp, hit by 4-inch and smaller. M says strong evidence this ship D here. D3 7 Zabriskie Mar 44 23/23 31-42N 132-58E DD 1400 T1/3DUP D UltS Note PR says hit seen, smoke, dead in water but got under way again. ULTRA ident 99T XPC Sobun M 03 as escort with convoy HI-48, apparently D by torp, other ships reported torp tracks. WS2 says Sobun M not with convoy, escorts were PFs Miyake, Shimushu, Iki, & Etorofu.

1765

— 1766 241 BASHAW 1767 282 TUNNY 1768

282 TUNNY 1769

282 TUNNY 1770 215 GROWLER 1771

255 HADDO 1772 233 HERRING 1773

282 TUNNY 1774

5

287 BOWFIN 1775

4

287 BOWFIN 1776

4

287 BOWFIN 1777

4

185 SNAPPER 1778

9

185 SNAPPER 1779

9

185 SNAPPER 1780

9

180 POLLACK

9

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Scott Mar 44 23/23 06-40N 134-03E SS 2100 T2/4NSR IWT 23 Missing SS 2230 I-42 J {2212} PR says timed hit heard on I-165 class, b/u noise. ULTRA rept left Palau for Rabaul 23 Mar. [I says given up 27 Apr.] TROM says was on supply run, 102 lost. Griffith Mar 44 24/23 05-27N 125-39E AK 7400 T3/7NSR IJSM 24-25 05-38N 125-58E A-AK 5399 Bengal M. PR says stopped, down by stern. ULTRA rept this was first ship hit, 2nd salvo missed astern. WS2 says left Manila for Halmahera 20 Mar in convoy H-22, ca 2348 24 Mar hit by 2 torp & S. M1 says carried 262 soldiers, 150 Taiwanese military labor unit, and 54 other passengers; 41 crew, 5 gunners, and 161 others killed. Griffith Mar 44 24/23 05-27N 125-39E AK 8150 T3/ NSR Ult Note PR says overlapping ship hit, stopped, down by stern. ULTRA rept this att missed Shinkyo M astern. Griffith Mar 44 24/23 05-27N 125-39E AK 6800 T2/2NSR WISM 25 05-37N 125-58E XAK 2672 Shinkyo M. J 24 {5139} PR says hits seen on 3rd ship, awash from stern to bridge. ULTRA rept S in 2nd att. WS2 and M1 say was in convoy H-22 en rt Manila-Halmahera, hit by torp ca 2353 & S in 3 min, 12 crew and 49 passengers killed. {J confuses with 5139T ship S 2 Mar 44 by 382 PICUDA.} Walker, W.W. Mar 44 24/24 28-55N 142-03E AK 7000 T2/4NSR UltS Note PR says 2 timed hits on first AK, sea very rough with large swells. ULTRA rept convoy To-Sho, no evident D to AKs. WS2 says correct name of convoy was Higashi-Matsu #3, left Tokyo for Saipan & Palau 22 Mar, arr Saipan 30 Mar & Palau 14 Apr, no mention of D. Walker, W.W. Mar 44 24/24 28-55N 142-03E AK 9000 T2/ NSR S Note PR says 2 timed hits on 2nd AK; no hits credited in SORG. WS2 shows no mention of D. Walker, W.W. Mar 44 24/24 28-55N 142-03E AK 3000 T2/4NSR S Note PR says 3 ships hit. [This att not in SORG.] WS2 shows no mention of D. Lewellen Mar 44 25/00 28-34N 142-14E DD 1400 T1/4NSR

S S S1 S S S1

S 03 D S S1

D 03

0 03 0 03 S

145 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 1781

180 POLLACK 1782

9

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1781–1795 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments WIS 25 N Chichi Jima PC 442 Ch 54 J {300} PR says hit seen, shower of sparks, 2 later expl. ULTRA posit 28-44N 141-45E, convoy To-Sho #3. WS2 says was with convoy Higashi-Matsu #3 NE of ChichiJima when S, casualties unk., S 25 Mar 44 by POLLACK.

Damg. Eval. S

Lewellen Mar 44 25/00 28-34N 142-14E AK 4000 T2/ NSR UltS Note PR says expl heard, flames in distance, no ships fell behind so must have S. ULTRA rept no evident D to AKs. WS2 says convoy Higashi-Matsu #3 had no other D.

D

S1

03

180 POLLACK 1783

9

Lewellen Mar 44 25/02 28-17N 142-14E S Note PR says hits heard, target started to burn. WS2 says no D.

AK

7500

T2/2NSR

180 POLLACK 1784

9

Lewellen Mar 44 25/02 S PR says hits heard. WS2 says no D.

AK

7500

T2/2NSP Note

284 TULLIBEE 1785

4L Brindupke Mar 44 26 N of Palau AP Unk T? Note Note Att not in SORG. TULLIBEE S by circular run this att; U says survivor verified sinking. WS2 says convoy Nishi-Matsu No. 2 of TAPE-06 convoys was att unsuccessfully, heard expl, later DD Wakatake picked up survivor of TULLIBEE. WS22 (May 1985) says convoy had no D.

S

3

Laughon Mar 44 27/09 07-32S 115-57E AK 5900 T1/4DUP UltS Note PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept Kuniyama M 2750T & Heian M 5346T not D @ 07-27S 115-55E. WS2 says these were only other ships in convoy with Nichinan M, S in next att.

S

Laughon Mar 44 27/09 07-32S 115-57E APK 4500 T2/2DUP ISM 27 07-27S 115-55E A-AK 2732 Nichinan M. J {2750} PR says blew up, b/u noise. ULTRA rept S. WS2 says left Kangean for Bima 27 Mar in convoy, ca 1000 that day S by 3 torp hits, 311 passengers, 28 crew & 10 gunners killed.

S S

269 RASHER 1786

269 RASHER 1787

256 HAKE 1788

3

4

236 SILVERSIDES 9 1789

220 BARB 1790

7

28-17N 142-14E

S 03

Broach Mar 44 27/20 03-52S 109-40E AO 10000 T2/5NSV ISM 27 03-53S 109-42E C-AO 5154 Yamamizu M. J {5174} PR says shelled after torp. WS1 says was en rt Singapore to Surabaya when torp & S 27 Mar @ loc given, all 48 crew lost. Coye Mar 44 28/13 00-55S 134-14E AK 3000 T1/4DUP WS 27 01- S 134-10E LST 948 SS 3 PR says hit seen, back broken, survivors in water; ship had Maierform bow, cruiser stern. WS16 says Army LST-type with doors in bow, S by sub 29 Mar off Manokwari, New Guinea. [W ident as ex-Kairyu, S by Allied sub. Not in J.] Waterman Mar 44 28/24 24-25N 131-11E Q 2200 T2/3NSR IJSM 28-29 S of Daito Is. C-AK 2219 Fukusei M. PR says hits seen, broke in half & S. ULTRA posit 24-20N 131-10E. WS1 says torp ca 2345 28 M ar @ 24-25N 131-11E, S 0001 29 Mar, 35 crew killed. [Cundall ident as ex-Kanda M.]

S 03

03L

03

S1 S S S1 S S S1

S S S1

HMS TRUCULENT 1791

2

Alexander Mar 44 28 Malacca Strait AK 1000 T3/4 S JM 28 03-38N 100-50E A-AK 1910 Yasushima M. S IS {Yasujima M.} BSH says S. WS1 says hit by 2 torp ca 1305 & S in 30 sec, 20 crew and 18 passengers killed. S1

HMS TRUCULENT 1792

2

Alexander Mar 44 28 Malacca Strait MV 1000 T /4 Claim Unconfirmed Success Book claimed possibly S; not in BSH. Nimitz Mar 44 29/05 17-40N 109-54E AK 6000 T2/4NSR IM 29 17-42N 109-57E C-AK 6197 Nichian M. PR says expl seen & heard. [S 8 Sep 44 by 411 SPADEFISH.] Scott Mar 44 29/18 07-30N 134-30E BB 42000 T2/6DUP IST 29 Off Palau BB 64170 Musashi PR says timed hits heard. ULTRA posit 07-48N 134-17E, to Kure for repair, out until 5 May. WS10 says att 29 Mar while leaving Palau, torp hit port side f wd of frame 27, flooded sound room & other spaces to total of 2630 tons through hole 12x10 meters, 11 killed. TROM says under rep @ Kure until 10 May. Stovall Mar 44 30/03 01-56N 133-00E AK 6800 T4/6NSR IJSM 30 01-50N 133-25E A-AK 2829 Fujikawa M. PR says 1st hit blew off stern, afire, S in 5 min. Amendment #2 to WS1 says left Wasili, Halmahera on 28 Mar with 212 passengers & freight for Manokwari; ca 0210 on 30 Mar at loc given was S by sub, 12 killed.

255 HADDO 1793

5

282 TUNNY 1794

5

227 DARTER 1795

2

0 03 S L L1 D M D1

S S S1

Attack Numbers 1796–1809 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

146 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 186 STINGRAY 10 Loomis Mar 44 30/05 20-42N 143-00E APK 8600 T3/8NSR S 1796 IJSM 30 20-43N 143-04E XAK 3943 Ikushima M. S W Note PR says hits seen, smoke & debris. WS1 says left Saipan 28 Mar for Yokosuka; ca 0233 on 30th S1 @ loc given was hit port side #2 hold; hit again 40 min later & S immed, 15 soldiers & 11 crew killed. {W date 30 Apr 44 is misprint.} 382 PICUDA 1 Raborn Mar 44 30/18 12-15N 145-42E AK 7100 T2/5DUP S 1797 WIJSM 30 12-20N 145-55E B-AK 5872 Atlantic M. S PR says listed to port & started to capsize, b/u noise, identified correctly. WS1 says left Truk on 28 S1 Mar for Saipan; ca 1646 on 30 Mar at loc given was torp & S; 27 of 462 passengers & 3 crew killed; was carrying radio equip, 1 aircraft, aviation equip, shells, automobiles, etc. 255 HADDO 5 Nimitz Apr 44 1/02 16-36N 109-07E AK 2500 T1/2NSR D 1798 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen but no big expl. 03 229 FLYING FISH 9 Risser Apr 44 1/08 25-56N 131-18E AK 3500 T2/2DUP S 1799 JSM 1 25-59N 131-19E C-APK 2398 Minami M. S I 35-59N 131-19E PR says hits heard, cloud of smoke & debris. WS1 says on 1 Apr this captured ship [ex-Pan Capella] S1 had loaded ca 1000 tons phosphorus ore & aluminum in anchorage at Kita Taito-Jima when torp & S at 25-57N 131-17E. M1 says 17 crew killed. {I location is misprint.} 231 HADDOCK — — Apr 44 — — — — — X 1800 W 1 26N 142E XAM 216 {Noshiro S M. #2} [PR shows no such att; not in SORG; date is apparently misprint. See 196 SEARAVEN att 17 Apr 44.] XE HMS TRUCULENT 2 Alexander Apr 44 1 Malacca Strait Cstr 200 G S 1801 Note Mantai BSH says coaster S by gunfire; Success Book describes as steamer. S2Q 256 HAKE 4 Broach Apr 44 2/04 01-52N 106-25E AK 6000 T2/3NSR D 1802 Note Note PR says hits seen & heard. ULTRA ident as convoy HI-55. WS2 says Tarakan M hit here, S in XR next att. 256 HAKE 4 Broach Apr 44 2/05 01-52N 106-20E AO 10400 T3/7NSR S 1803 ISM 2 01-52N 105-11E XAO 5135 Tarakan M. H PR says settled, heavy smoke, broke in two. ULTRA rept bow blown off, repaired at Singapore in D1 Aug. WS2 says left Moji for Singapore 19 Mar in convoy HI-55, ca 0405 2 Apr hit in pump room by 1 of 3 torp, hit again 0520 by 2 torp, bow broke off & S, 5 crew and 14 gunners killed; stern section continued under own power at slow speed to Singapore. [S 6 Jan 45 by 407 SEA ROBIN.] 180 POLLACK 9 Lewellen Apr 44 3/15 30-00N 139-44E AK 7000 T2/4DUP D 1804 IJSM 3 30-14N 139-45E A-AK 2814 Tosei M. S PR says hit heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy Higashi-Matsu #4, S by 2 torp ca 1457. S1 M1 says 1 passenger killed. [See further att on convoy by 237 TRIGGER 8 Apr & 304 SEAHORSE 9 Apr.] 277 SCAMP 7 Hollingsworth Apr 44 4/18 02-43N 130-00E Tra 200 GT D 1805 SM 3 Palau XPkt 131 Suiten M. S PR says hit by 4-inch, small fire, listing. GF says S by gunfire 3 Apr 44. M1 says S by mine in S1P Malakal Channel, Palau this date. 193 SWORDFISH 11 Montross Apr 44 5/05 20-23N 141-22E AK 5000 T1/4NSR D 1806 S Note PR says target later seen burning. This appears to have been convoy Higashi-Matsu #3, Saipan to 03 Yokosuka 3-10 Apr, WS2 shows no D. 193 SWORDFISH 11 Montross Apr 44 5/05 20-23N 141-22E AK 5000 T2/4NSR D 1807 S Note PR says timed hits heard, fire seen. WS2 shows no D. 03 304 SEAHORSE 4 Cutter Apr 44 8/02 13-16N 144-55E AK 6800 T3/3NUR S 1808 WJSM 8 13-16N 145-11E XAE 6783 Aratama M. S I H PR says hits seen & heard, blew up. ULTRA rept drifted ashore on Guam & S. WS2 & M1 say hit T1 0127, burned & ran ashore in Talofofo Bay, 4 killed; abandoned there. [Still ashore when US recaptured Guam.] 304 SEAHORSE 4 Cutter Apr 44 8/02 13-16N 144-55E AK 3900 T1/3NUR S 1809 WISM 8 13-16N 145-11E XAW 1915 Kizugawa M. H J S PR says afire amidships, low in water & listing. ULTRA rept towed to Guam for repair, S 12 Jun S1P 44 by a/c. WS1 says ca 0127 8 Apr torp in engine room, 37 killed, towed to Guam, rec’d further D by a/c 11 Apr, abandoned & scuttled by gunfire 27 Jun. [I lists as B-AG; W shows tons as 1913, S 27 Jun by a/c @ Guam; J credits SEAHORSE only.]

147 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 237 TRIGGER 1810

9

237 TRIGGER 1811

9

237 TRIGGER 1812

9

239 WHALE 1813

7

304 SEAHORSE 1814

4

215 GROWLER 1815

8

383 PAMPANITO 1816

1

272 REDFIN 1817

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1810–1824 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Harlfinger Apr 44 8/04 19-06N 142-31E AO 10000 T2/4NUP UltS Note PR says 4 hits heard on convoy. ULTRA says convoy To-Sho 4 reported torp tracks @ 19-03N 142-37E, no evident D. WS2 says correct name of convoy was Higashi-Matsu #4, left Tokyo 1 Apr for various islands, ca 0228 8 Apr DD Samidare & PF Oki avoided torps & d/c sub. Harlfinger Apr 44 8/04 19-06N 142-31E AK 4000 T1/ NUP S Note PR says hits heard. WS2 says torps avoided. 03 Harlfinger Apr 44 8/04 19-06N 142-31E AK 4000 T1/ NUP S PR says hits heard. WS2 says torps avoided. 03 Grady Apr 44 9/02 33-45N 128-42E AK 5000 T2/7NUP JM 9 33-50N 128-01E C-Ore 5401 Honan M. IS 20 PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept S N of Kyushu, date not given. WS1 says left Kawasaki for China 8 Apr missing thereafter; on 22 Apr 2 corpses of crew found washed up in Goto Is, investigation concluded ship S 20 Apr at location given, no survivors. M1 says 59 crew and unk number of armed guards lost. [No likely sub att 20 Apr.] Cutter Apr 44 9/17 15-22N 145-06E AK 7500 T2/6DUP SM 9 15-30N 145-00E B-AK 4667 Mimasaka M. J {4467} {Bisaku M.} WI {4500} {Misaku M.} PR says hits heard, seen dead in water stern awash next day. WS2 says was with convoy HigashiMatsu #4, prev att by 280 POLLACK 3 Apr & 237 TRIGGER 8 Apr; ca 1625 9 Apr hit amidships by 1 torp & S ca 0100 10 Apr, 11 crew and 7 troops killed. M1 says taken in tow by Toan M but abandoned and S 10 Apr @ 15-32N 145-11E. [W&I give name Misaku M; W lists as both XAP & Std AK 1B; I gives tons as 4500.] Schade Apr 44 10/14 24-28N 144-42E Pat 250 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says set afire & S by 3-inch & 20mm. Summers Apr 44 10/22 09-40N 143-30E AK 7000 T2/4NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard, screws stopped. Austin Apr 44 11/17 06-43N 122-23E DD 1500 T3/4DUP WIS 11 Zamboanga Lt. DD 2077 Akigumo J {1900} PR says blew up & S by stern, photos. ULTRA rept 2 hits on each side. WS says was escorting Kiyokawa M to Zamboanga when torp & S, 135 killed. Galantin Apr 44 12/02 28-07N 129-01E AK 8000 T1/3NUP WIJSM 12 28-08N 128-57E C-APK 3213 Taichu M. PR says hit seen amidships, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy ROKU-004 Kagoshima-Naha; hit 0202 by 2 torp, 28 killed. M1 says 15 crew & 156 passengers killed.

232 HALIBUT 1818

9

237 TRIGGER 1819

9

Harlfinger Apr 44 12/19 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 20mm & m/g.

230 FINBACK 1820

8

Tyree, J.A. Apr 44 12/21 09-39N 147-50E AK 4000 T2/3NSR S Note PR says fired at 3 ships, 5 expl heard, hits seen on leading ship. [From WS2, this appears to have been the Truk contingent of convoy Higashi-Matsu #4, no indication of D.]

10-26N 134-29E

Sam

50

GT Unk

Damg. Eval. D 03

D

D Note S S S1

S S S1

S S3 D 03 S S S1 D S S1 D D3 D 03

230 FINBACK 1821

8

Tyree, J.A. Apr 44 12/21 09-39N 147-50E AK S PR says stopped, greyish smoke. WS2 shows no indication of D.

4000

T2/3NSR Note

D

230 FINBACK 1822

8

Tyree, J.A. Apr 44 12/21 09-39N 147-50E AK S PR says hit seen on ship in far column. WS2 shows no indication of D.

4000

T1/ NSR Note

D

257 HARDER 1823

4

Dealey Apr 44 13/19 10-13N 143-51E DD 1700 T2/4DUP WIT 13-4 10-00N 143-48E DD 2090 Ikazuchi J {1950} PR says S by bow in 4 min, photos, depth charges went off with crew in water. ULTRA rept was escort for Sanyo M convoy, not heard from after 1300 13 Apr. [I says missing, cause unk.] TROM says d/c expl when S, no survivors.

03

03 S S S1

HMS STORM 1824

2

Young Apr 44 14 Malacca Strait AK 3500 T2/6 S S Note Success Book says S. BSH evaluates att unsuccessful. WS2 says convoy c/o Matsukawa M & Konan M 03 #1 & 4 escorts was att near Port Blair ca 1130, no D.

272 REDFIN

2

Austin

Apr 44 15/23

06-41N 123-40E

AK

4000

T3/3NSR

S

Attack Numbers 1825–1838

148

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments UltS Note PR says hits seen & heard, ship missing later. ULTRA says Yamagata M 3807T AK rept att @ 06-22N 123-42E. WS2 says Yamagata M in convoy M-27 from Halmahera to Manila evaded 2 torp, 1 hit Shinyu M in next att. 2 Austin Apr 44 15/23 06-41N 123-40E AO 10000 T2/3NSR ISM 15-16 06-22N 123-42E A-AK 4621 Shinyu M. J APK PR says hits heard, ship missing later. ULTRA rept reached Davao then Manila. WS1&2 and M1 say was in convoy M-17 en rt Halmahera-Manila, hit amidships, towed to Davao for emerg repair then went to Manila; while unrepaired was run aground 27 Aug on Bataan Peninsula as a/a battery of 2 guns; while beached was dest 20 Nov 44 by a/c. [J credits REDFIN only.] 2 Young Apr 44 15 11-34N 093-08E DD NG T2/2 WIS 15 Andaman Is. AM 750 W7 J {630} PR says fired at AK @ 11-34N 092-57E, hit intervening DD in stern, SC took off survivors, blew up & S 0952, believed AK also D. WS11-50 says left Port Blair 15 Apr for Singapore escorting a single maru; torp & S shortly thereafter @ sub position, casualties not given. 2 Young Apr 44 15 Malacca Strait AK 4000 T2/2 Claim Unconfirmed Possible hit claimed in Success Book; not in BSH. — — Apr 44 — — — — — I 15 42-04N 142-22E C-AK 2022 {Sumida M.} J [No likely sub att; J says S by Japanese mine. See mine list.] 3 Nowell Apr 44 16/02 02-20S 127-20E AK 9400 T3/6NUP IJSM 15-16 02-25S 127-24E A-AK 7061 Mito M. PR says hits seen, flames, port list, b/u noise. WS2 says left Halmahera for Ambon 13 Apr in convoy, ca 0156 16 Apr hit by torp at #2 hold stbd, 3 min later port side, S by bow 0210, 29 crew, 9 gunners, and all 280 troops killed. 3 Nowell Apr 44 16/02 02-20S 127-20E AO 7300 T1/2NUP IJSM 15-16 02-25S 127-24E A/C-AK 2671 Hino M. #1 PR says hit seen aft, still afloat 13 hrs later. WS2 says torp ca 0153 16 Apr, expl & S. M1 says 19 crew and 19 troops killed. 3 Nowell Apr 44 16/02 02-20S 127-20E DD 1400 T1/2NUP UltS Note PR says hit heard, stopped with port list, b/u noise. ULTRA rept no evident D to escort. WS2 says escorts were W 5, Wa 105, & Nitto M #17. 2 Austin Apr 44 16/02 07-04N 123-27E AK 7200 T2/3NSR IJSM 16 06-51N 123-37E A-AK 3807 Yamagata M. PR says hits seen, smoking amidships. WS1&2 say was in convoy M-27; avoided torp 15 Apr, hit 0230 in #2 hold, S 1109 after surviving passengers & crew removed; of ca 100 sick patients & 25 other passengers 28 were killed plus 5 crew. 2 Austin Apr 44 16/02 07-04N 123-27E AK 7500 T2/3NSR S Note PR says hits seen & heard. WS2 says this was convoy M-27 less Shinyu M, S previous day, no indication of D. 4 Dealey Apr 44 17/04 09-22N 142-18E AK 3600 T1/4NUP JSM 17 09-30N 142-35E A-AK 7061 Matsue M. I 10-30N 142-44E PR says hit seen, still afire 2 hrs later. WS2 says left Woleai for Guam 16 Apr empty; hit 0137 by 3 torp, burned & expl, S 0553, no casualties. {I location is misprint.} 4 Dealey Apr 44 17/04 09-22N 142-18E DD 1700 T1/ NUP UltS Note PR says expl seen but screws heard later. ULTRA says DD Yuzuki rept no D @ 09-30N 142-35E. [S 12 Dec 44 by a/c.] WS2 says DD escort was Akikaze, not hit. 11 Dry Apr 44 17/18 25-52N 142-24E AK 5500 T2/4DUP IM 17 S Haha Jima XAM 216 Noshiro M. [#2 Go] S 26-00N 142-14E {Noshiro M.} PR says 2 hits blew target to pieces. ULTRA posit 26-01N 142-14E. WS1 says torp & S ca 1800 17 Apr, casualties not given. {W credits 231 HADDOCK 1 Apr 44 but PR shows no such att.} 10 Kefauver Apr 44 18/06 22-07N 160-31E Tra 250 GD SM 18 300 mi NW Wake XPkt 128 Shinko M. #3 Ult NG PR says boarded, took POW, left afire & awash. M1 says 8 killed. ULTRA ident as shown. GF says this XPkt bombed 15 Apr 44. [Not listed in W.] 8 Tyree, J.A. Apr 44 19/12 08-22N 151-41E Sam 100 GD

1825

272 REDFIN 1826

HMS STORM 1827

HMS STORM 1828 — 1829

263 PADDLE 1830

263 PADDLE 1831

263 PADDLE 1832

272 REDFIN 1833

272 REDFIN 1834

257 HARDER 1835

257 HARDER 1836

196 SEARAVEN 1837

198 TAMBOR 1838

230 FINBACK

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. 03

S H S T1P

S S S1

D 03 X S SM XE S S S1

D S S1 S 03 S S S1

S 03 S S S1 D 03 S S S1 S S S1 S

149 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1839–1852 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Comments M 19 Off Truk B-Fish Ult NG PR says 10 4-inch, holed, topside demolished but left afloat. ULTRA rept M1 says shelled and sunk, 3 killed.

1839

Tons

Vessel Name

26 Ryuho M. {109} NG att, tons questionable.

Damg. Eval. S D1

HMS TANTALUS 1840

1

MacKenzie Apr 44 19 Malacca Strait Tug 300 G S M 19 Malacca Strait A-AT 262 Waika M. S Ult E Sumatra {Junka M.} Note {Kampung Besar} BSH says tug S, date not given. Success Book gives name Kampung Besar. ULTRA rept Junka M S1 repaired at Singapore. M1 says steel tug, shelled and sunk.

304 SEAHORSE 1841

4

Cutter Apr 44 20/10 15-19N 145-31E SS 700 T1/2DUP J 20 Sub position SS 965 {RO-45} Note PR says hit heard, oil coming up for 4 days. [WS11-43 says RO-45 left Kure 16 Apr & arr Truk 27 Apr. J attribution apparently based on ULTRA msg saying RO-45 to arr Saipan 21 Apr. Orita believes I-174 S here but J says S 29 Apr by a/c.]

— 1842

— — Apr 44 — — I 20 NW Kyushu S 33-50N 128-01E [See 239 WHALE att 9 Apr; no likely sub att 20 Apr.]

362 GUAVINA 1843

1

HMS TAURUS 1844

5

HMS TAURUS 1845

5

HMS SEA ROVER 2 1846

— 5401

— {Honan M.}

Tiedeman Apr 44 22/04 27-37N 141-46E Tra Ult 22 28-30N 141-00E NG PR says listed & S from 5 4-inch hits. ULTRA rept sub strafing.

475 NG

GN NG

Wingfield WISM

500 558

Apr 44 22 22

07-10N 099-20E 07-14N 099-14E

— C-AK

D S 03XE

X S XE

Cstr ARS

G Hokuan M. [I Go] J Sub position {534} Note BSH sys S. WS1 says left Kantang, Thailand 22 Apr; ca 1020 same day @ loc given was shelled & S by surfaced sub, 1 killed. [W gives name as Hokuan, ex-Dutch Rokan, salvaged & taken over as ARS; I gives name as Hokuan M I-Go, BSH as Gio Hokuan; M1 says was not a captured ship, requisitioned 10 Jan 42.]

Wingfield Apr 44 22 Off Penang Tug Ult 22 NG NG BSH says S. ULTRA says casualties reported, name questionable.

NG NG

S NG S2U S S S1

G S Kainan M. #15 NG S2Q

Angell Apr 44 22 N Sumatra Cstr 500 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unident Note {Shonan M. #7} Claimed in Success Book; not in BSH. Although it has been determined that the identification of D4U Shonan M #7 was incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] HMS SEA ROVER 2 Angell Apr 44 22 N Sumatra Lau NG G S 1847 Claim Unconfirmed Unk Claimed in Success Book; no information in BSH. q D4 194 SEADRAGON 10 Ashley Apr 44 23/07 33-35N 135-45E AK 3500 T1/3DUP D 1848 JM 23 Shionomisaki C-AK 6886 Daiju M. S IS {Taiju M.} Note PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA posit 33-26N 135-44E. WS2 says was in convoy 8422 KobeS1 Nagoya; torp ca 0649 23 Apr @ 33-24N 135-46E, 6 killed. {J confuses with 1279T Daiju M S 18 Mar 44 by a/c.} HNMS K-XV 6 Baron v. Boetzelaer Apr 44 23 New Guinea Prau 10 G S 1849 Note 24 00-10S 130-50E Fish NG Taiei M. NG Intel says POW taken. DNO says prau S. [Patrol not in BSH; K-XV operated from Fremantle under S2Q US control for Neth Forces Intelligence Svc. Not in M1.] HNMS K-XV 6 Baron v. Boetzelaer Apr 44 23 New Guinea Cstr 50 G S 1850 M 23 W New Guinea C-Mis 58 Oyabenten M. S Patrol not in BSH. DNO says cstr S. S3 231 HADDOCK 9 Roach Apr 44 24/02 26-46N 130-56E AK 1000 T1/2NSR S 1851 UltM 24 26-43N 130-35E XSC 99 Ryosui M. S PR says huge expl & flames seen. ULTRA rept torp att @ 26-43N 130-55E. M cites source Taheiyo S1 Senso Tokusetsu Shi Kantei Shi: left Naha for Iwo Jima 23 Apr escorting convoy of 26 fishing vessels; ca 0135 24 Apr was torp and sunk, 18 killed. [Not in W.] 362 GUAVINA 1 Tiedeman Apr 44 25/07 28-55N 140-28E AK 9300 T3/7DUP S 1852 IM 25 NW Chichi Jima B-AK 2130 Tetsuyo M. U PR says hits heard, more expl, no screws. ULTRA rept torp track @ 28-50N 140-20E. M1 says D, D3 no details. 291 CREVALLE 3 Walker, F.D. Apr 44 25/12 07-09N 116-48E AK 7000 T2/6DUP S

Attack Numbers 1853–1867 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 1853

150 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments WIJSM 25 07-10N 116-45E A-AK 976 Kashiwa M. PR says hits seen, bow separated, S. WS2 says was en rt Puerto Princesa-Labuan with military personnel & ammo; hit 1340 by 3 torp & S instantly, 16 crew and 2 military passengers killed. [W says ship was former XAN.]

Damg. Eval. S S1

276 SAWFISH 1854

6

Banister Apr 44 25/13 30-32N 140-10E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, back broken in V shape, S.

AK

5100

T2/4DUP Unident

S

259 JACK 1855

4

Dykers Apr 44 26/02 18-14N 119-53E AK 4000 T4/6NSR S Note PR says 4 hits on 2 different ships, 1 missing from radar. ULTRA rept convoy TAKE #1 att, no evident D. WS2 says convoy c/o 15 ships and 13 escorts left Shanghai area for New Guinea via Manila 21 Apr, all but 1 arr Manila 28 Apr.

D

S4U

03

259 JACK 1856

4

Dykers Apr 44 26/03 18-06N 119-47E AK 4000 T2/4NSR D IJSM 26 18-06N 119-40E A-AK 5425 Yoshida M. #1 S PR says hits seen & heard, 3 pips lost from radar. WS2 says ca 0600 26 Apr this ship was hit by S1 2 torp, expl, broke in two & S; 2586 of 3400 soldiers of 210th Infantry Regt & 63 ship’s force killed.

259 JACK 1857

4

D

259 JACK 1858 259 JACK 1859 188 SARGO 1860

362 GUAVINA 1861

362 GUAVINA 1862

223 BONEFISH 1863

223 BONEFISH 1864

237 TRIGGER 1865

Dykers Apr 44 26/03 18-06N 119-47E AK 4000 T2/3NSR S Note PR says hits seen & heard. WS2 says no other ships hit. 4 Dykers Apr 44 26/03 18-06N 119-47E AK 4000 T2/3NSR S Note PR says hits seen & heard. WS2 says no other ships hit. 4 Dykers Apr 44 26/05 18-04N 119-48E AK 4000 T2/2NSR S Note PR says att same convoy again, hit seen but target did not slow down. WS2 says no other ship hit. 11 Garnett Apr 44 26/08 33-30N 135-27E AK 5000 T3/4DUP IJSM 26 33-31N 135-24E B-AK 4851 Wazan M. PR says hits seen, b/u noise. WS1 says was captured ship, left Tokuyama 23 Apr for Yokohama, ca 0810 26th @ loc given was torp & S in high wind & sea conditions, 16 crew and 4 guards killed. [Ship was ex-Br Vitorlock.] 1 Tiedeman Apr 44 26/10 28-37N 141-00E AK 5700 T3/3DUP IM 26 28-42N 141-26E B-AK 2333 Noshiro M. [I Go] WJS XAP {Noshiro M.} PR says hits heard, black smoke & debris, disappeared. WS1 says torp & S ca 1250 26 Apr @ loc given, 39 killed. 1 Tiedeman Apr 44 26/10 28-37N 141-00E AK 4000 T2/3DUP Ult Note PR says tremendous expl heard, b/u noise. ULTRA says 1323T AK Asahi M #2 rept 2 torp, no D. [S 13 Aug 44 by a/c.] 4 Hogan Apr 44 26/23 06-12N 125-47E AK 4100 T2/4NSR JM 26 Sub position A-APK 806 Tokiwa M. Ult PR says hits seen & heard, pip disappeared from radar. ULTRA rept confiscated ship, ex-Phil Alabat, S @ 06-13N 125-49E. M1 says casualties not known. 4 Hogan Apr 44 26/23 06-12N 125-47E Smc 500 T1/ NSR Ult Note PR says hit heard, pip gone from radar. ULTRA says 3 escorts rept no evident D @ 06-13N 125-49E. 9 Harlfinger Apr 44 27/01 08-20N 134-53E APK 7500 T1/6NSR ISM 27 08-34N 134-53E A-AP 8811 Asosan M. PR says fired at 4 AK, 1 expl & S. WS2 says left Palau for Japan 26 Apr in convoy Higashi-Matsu #5, ca 0100 27 Apr D by torp, returned to Palau 28 Apr. M1 says suffered gaping hole, 46 passengers killed. ULTRA rept repaired @ Palau. [Left Palau 30 Apr & was S 2 May by 242 BLUEGILL. Prev classified as APK; see att 12 Dec 41.]

03 D 03 D 03 S S S1

S S S1 S 03 S S S1 D 03 S M S1P

237 TRIGGER 1866

9

Harlfinger Apr 44 27/01 08-20N 134-53E APK 7500 T1/4NSR S Note Note PR says down by stern & S. WS2 says Miike M hit port side in engine rm, stopped, lifeboats lowered, XR ca 0245 hit again in #1 hold & caught fire, abandoned 0430, 18 killed; burned-out hulk drifted until 29 Apr, prob S then. [See TRIGGER att later same day.]

237 TRIGGER 1867

9

Harlfinger Apr 44 27/01 08-20N 134-53E APK 7500 T2/ NSR S UltS Note PR says stopped, down by stern. ULTRA says Noto M call sign JROJ [S 11 Nov 44 by a/c] rept 03 no D @ 08-34N 134-53E; Tosan M call sign JFAM also rept att [D 26 Jul 44 by 249 FLASHER, S 27 Jul 44 by 291 CREVALLE]. WS2 says both ships were in convoy Higashi-Matsu #5 but neither ship hit here.

151 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 304 SEAHORSE 1868

4

237 TRIGGER 1869

9

237 TRIGGER 1870

9

232 HALIBUT 1871

9

221 BLACKFISH 1872

8

232 HALIBUT 1873

9

223 BONEFISH 1874

4

232 HALIBUT 1875

9

242 BLUEGILL 1876

1

259 JACK 1877

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1868–1883 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Cutter Apr 44 27/01 14-50N 142-23E AK 7500 T3/4NUR S WISM 27 14-46N 143-22E B-AK 5244 Akikawa M. S J {Akigawa M.} PR says hits seen, settled by stern. WS1 says left Saipan for Yap on 26 Apr; ca 0200 on 27 Apr at S1 loc given was hit by 2 torp stbd side in #1 and #2 holds followed by one in #3 hold; ordered abandoned 0050 & S ca 0115, 2 killed; was carrying freight cars & 2015 tons of coal. Harlfinger Apr 44 27/03 08-29N 135-55E APK 9800 T2/6NSR S WIJSM 27 08-34N 134-53E A-APK 11738 Miike M. S PR says 1 of 4 D earlier, burned 24 hrs. [This was 2nd hit on Miike M. 1st hit earlier same day.] S1 WS2 says carried 752 army & other passengers & ashes of 26 dead; attempted tow failed, hulk drifted until lost in squall & prob S 29 Apr. M1 says 2 crew, 7 gunners and 9 passengers killed. Harlfinger Apr 44 27/03 08-29N 135-55E ODD 900 T1/3NSR S IS 27 08-33N 134-48E PF 870 Kasado M PR says blew up. WS2 says was escort with convoy Higashi-Matsu #5; hit ca 0430, bow blown off; D1 reached Palau with Asosan M & recd temp rep there. [D 22 Jun 45 by 291 CREVALLE.] Galantin Apr 44 27/03 27-12N 128-13E AK 5000 T1/3NSR D Note Note PR says hit seen on group of 3 AK, 5-6 escorts. WS2 says convoy c/o 9 marus & 4 escorts Okinawa to XR Kyushu att 0330 @ 27-03N 128-06E, PF Kamone hit but remained afloat until 0900 Sellars Apr 44 27/04 05-35N 133-17E DD 3500 T1/4NSR D Ult Note PR says possible hit on large DD or CL. [This was prob Yubari, ident by ULTRA & S by 242 BLUE- 03 GILL att later same day.] Galantin Apr 44 27/05 27-20N 128-15E AK 4000 T2/3NSR S JSM 27 27-16N 128-21E C-AP 1872 Genbu M. S I {Gembu M.} PR says part of same convoy att earlier same day. WS2 says hit by 2 torp 0455, stern broke off, S S1 in 2 min, 3 killed. Hogan Apr 44 27/06 05-33N 125-21E AK 4500 T3/4DUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard, b/u noise. {PR ident as 4468T AK Heito M; that ship S 23 Aug 43 by a/c.} 03 Galantin Apr 44 27/09 27-37N 128-11E CM 600 T2/4DUP S WIJS 27 N of Naha PF 450 Kamome S PR says hits heard & seen, down by bow, #62 on stack. ULTRA posit 27-28N 128-02E. WS S1 says was in same convoy as Genbu M, hit 0330 but stayed afloat until 0900. [W lists as ex-CM.] Barr Apr 44 27/11 05-20N 132-16E CL 2900 T2/6DUP S WIT 27-8 05-29N 131-45E CL 2890 Yubari S J {3500} PR identified, hits seen, dead in water & smoking. According to Tully & TROM, first hit by 1 torp S1 port side & stopped, listing & down by bow; fuel oil on fire at 1011; taken in tow at 1650 by Samidare; by 0415 28 Apr bow awash; abandoned & crew taken off, S at 1015; 19 lost.

Dykers Apr 44 27/11 19-32N 122-21E Tra 75 GD Note 27 19-32N 122-21E Fish 32 Ojima M. #3 PR says fishing boat Daisun hit by 3-inch & 20mm, left awash, 2 POW taken. [Cundall ident from JMSL Not in M1.] 194 SEADRAGON 10 Ashley Apr 44 27/12 33-32N 135-59E AK 5000 T1/3DUP 1878 IM 27 33-16N 135-48E A/C-AK 9467 Hawaii M. PR says hit seen amidships, expl & smoke. ULTRA rept later operational. [S 2 Dec 44 by 400 SEA DEVIL.] 241 BASHAW 1 Nichols, R.E. Apr 44 27/20 03-20N 131-35E Tra 60 GT 1879 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says exploded after 4-inch hit. 241 BASHAW 1 Nichols, R.E. Apr 44 27/20 03-20N 131-35E Tra 60 GT 1880 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left smoking. 241 BASHAW 1 Nichols, R.E. Apr 44 27/20 03-20N 131-35E Tra 60 GT 1881 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch & 20mm. 241 BASHAW 1 Nichols, R.E. Apr 44 27/20 03-20N 131-35E Tra 60 GT 1882 Claim Unconfirmed No specifics in PR. — — — Apr 45 — — — — — 1883 IM 27 19-20N 118-50E A-AK 6586 {Wales M.} ULTRA & M1 rept Wales M damaged from strafiing. WS2 says was in convoy TAMA-17, no damage rept. [No sub gun att 27 Apr.] 259 JACK 4 Dykers Apr 44 28/04 17-34N 124-06E Tra 125 GD

S S S2Q D H D1 S D3 D D3 D D3 D Unk D4 X L XE S

Attack Numbers 1884–1900 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 1884

152 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says steam trawler hit by 3-inch & 20mm, left burning & awash, photos. S3 Metcalf Apr 44 29/01 32-07N 133-03E SS 1800 T1/4NSR S WIJT 28-9 Sub position SS 1630 I-183 S PR says hit seen, flame & smoke, disappeared from radar. I says missing, given up 28 May. S1 TROM says was en rt Kure to Truk for 1st patrol, 92 lost. Gallaher Apr 44 29/21 19-26N 118-45E AK 7000 T2/4NUP D IM 29 19-20N 118-50E A-AK 1930 Takekawa M. S JS {Takegawa M.} PR says hit in bow, b/u noise, part of large convoy. ULTRA rept S. WS2 says left Takao for Manila S1 28 Apr in convoy TAMA-17 c/o 13 marus & 4 escorts; ca 2155 hit under bridge by torp, abandoned & S 2240, 7 killed, 17 Daihatsu barges and 2 lighters also lost. Gallaher Apr 44 29/21 19-26N 118-45E AO 8000 T1/2NUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard. 03 Whitaker Apr 44 29/23 13-02N 109-28E AK 6000 T1/3NUP D M 29 Hone Cohe FIC AK 1065 Song Giang S J {Song Giang M.} PR says exploded & disappeared. ULTRA posit 12-57N 109-31E. Cundall & M say was Vichy S1 French ship, not Japanese operated, 40 crew killed. MacKenzie Apr 44 29 Malacca Strait Cstr 400 G S Note Pulo Salanama BSH says S, date not given. Name from Success Book. S2Q Whitaker Apr 44 30/00 13-02N 109-28E AK 4000 T1/4NUP S J 29 Sub position PF 644 Tahure S Ult 12-57N 109-31E {850} PR says seen to S. ULTRA report says Vichy French sloop, 850T. M cites French report 72 crew S1 killed, 26 reached coast & 14 were picked up by Japanese patrol boat. [J lists as PR; Hervieux says had appearance of cargo ship.] Gallaher Apr 44 30/03 19-11N 119-10E AP 10400 T2/14NSR S IJSM 30 19-04N 119-14E C-AO 2859 Nittatsu M. S PR says exploded, broke in two & S. WS2 says in convoy TAMA-17, torp ca 0430 30 Apr @ S1 19-22N 118-45E & blew up, 4 killed. Weiss Apr 44 30/09 18-15N 120-18E AO 7500 T1/6DUP D UltS Note PR says hits felt & heard. ULTRA says San Luis M 7268T XAO rept torp track @ 18-15N 119-19E. 03 [WS2 says was in convoy TAMA-17; D 9 Oct 44 by 319 BECUNA, S 12 Jan 45 by a/c.] Weiss Apr 44 30/09 18-15N 120-18E AK 5500 T1/ DUP S UltS Note PR says seen stopped & sinking. ULTRA says Wales M rept torp track @ 19-15N 119-19E, same 03 convoy as att by 385 BANG same day. [S 23 May 44 by 260 LAPON.] Weiss Apr 44 30/09 18-15N 120-18E AK 5500 T2/ DUP S UltS Note PR claims D only. ULTRA rept same convoy as att by 385 BANG same day, no evident D. 03 Ramage Apr 44 30/10 18-22N 119-17E AK 6500 T1/2DUP D UltS Note PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept surf sub @ 18-17N 119-37E. 03 Whelchel Apr 44 30/14 26-10N 125-34E Tra 300 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burned, seen to S. S3

266 POGY 1885

6

385 BANG 1886

1

385 BANG 1887

1

249 FLASHER 1888

2

HMS TANTALUS 1889

1

249 FLASHER 1890

2

385 BANG 1891

1

283 TINOSA 1892

6

283 TINOSA 1893

6

283 TINOSA 1894

6

384 PARCHE 1895

1

280 STEELHEAD 1896

5

196 SEARAVEN 1897

11 Dry May 44 1/19 25-43N 142-41E Claim Unconfirmed PR says blew up & S except bow, left debris & slick.

PY

1000

T1/3TUP Unident

264 PARGO 1898

3

Eddy May 44 2/02 03-40N 128-40E Claim Unconfirmed PR says flashes seen, expl heard, target still making 15 kts.

AO

10100

T2/4NSR

242 BLUEGILL 1899

1

Barr May 44 2/07 07-07N 129-56E AK 8800 T2/4+G IJSM 1 07-08N 130-00E A-AP 8811 Asosan M. PR says hit by 2 torp 1 May, afire & abandoned, hulk sunk by gunfire 2 May. WS1 & M1 say left Palau on 30 Apr for Davao at slow speed due to damage 27 Apr; ca 1730 on 1 May at loc given was torp, burned & S; 3 crew lost. [See prev att by 237 TRIGGER 27 Apr.]

199 TAUTOG 1900

11 Baskett May 44 2/13 48-05N 153-16E AK 6000 T2/6DUP S IJSM 2 48-04N 153-16E A-AK 5973 Ryoyo M. S PR identified ship, hits seen, on bottom, photo. WS1&2 say left Otaru 26 Feb for Yamato Bay, H1 Matsuwa-Jima with most of the 158th Infantry Regiment & arrived 4 Mar in a great blizzard; ca 2040 that day the keel was damaged, eng rm flooded & ship ran aground; soldiers were put ashore &

S S3U S 03 S S S1P

153 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1901–1914 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. crew abandoned, 9 killed. Some salvage was undertaken but on 2 May ship was torp & destroyed. [Was abandoned hulk when hit here.] HMS TANTALUS 1 MacKenzie May 44 2 11-00N 092-00E AK 4000 T2/7 S 1901 IJM 2 10-52N 093-12E A-APK 3165 Amagi M. S S 3 {3115} WS1&2 say left Singapore 28 Apr with ca 600 men of 36th Independent Infantry Regiment & a S1 shipping workshop; missed by 2 torp ca 2015 1 May but hit in #2 hold by 1 of 3 ca 2244, abandoned 0200 3 May & S by 1 more torp, 4 troops killed. 381 SAND LANCE 2 Garrison May 44 3/04 15-29N 145-42E AK 5800 T1/6TUR S 1902 SM 2 15-20N 145-34E B-AK 3129 Kenan M. S WIJ 3 XAP PR says hit seen, S in 17 min. WS1 says left Palau for Saipan 28 Apr; ca 0408 2 May @ loc S1 given was torp & S, 29 passengers & 10 crew killed. 199 TAUTOG 11 Baskett May 44 3/12 45-28N 149-56E AK 5600 T2/4DSR S 1903 IJSM 3 45-30N 149-10E A-AK 4935 Fushimi M. S PR says hits seen, also hit by 20mm, bow under, radar pip lost, debris. WS1 says left Etorofu Is. on S1 3 May for Urrupu Is.; ca 1143 at 45-37N 150-15E was hit by torps #1 & #2 holds; sub surfaced and att with m/g; S by bow 1147, ca 503 men of 12th Field Airfield Construction Unit, 58 gunnery force, & 33 crew killed. 249 FLASHER 2 Whitaker May 44 3/12 12-54N 114-07E AK 7500 T5/12DUP S 1904 IJM 3 12-50N 114-10E C-AK 5050 Teisen M. S PR says stopped, bow broke off, S bow first, 4 boats, bales of rubber & German sign seen. M1 S1 says none killed. [Ex-Ger Ursula Rickmers, chartered ship.] 305 SKATE 4 Gruner May 44 3/18 29-46N 137-02E AK 8600 T2/4DUP D 1905 UltS Note PR says hits heard, b/u noise, oil slick. ULTRA rept convoy To-Sho #5 incl Tozan M & others 03 unident rept att @ 29-40N 137-10E, no mention of D. WS2 says correct name of convoy was Higashi-Matsu #5, Tosan M 8666T APK avoided torps. [S 26/27 Jul 44 by 249 FLASHER & 291 CREVALLE.] 232 HALIBUT 9 Galantin May 44 3/21 27- N 128-22E Sam 250 GN S 1906 Ult NG PR says hit by 4-inch & exploded. ULTRA rept surfaced sub at 27-01N 128-25E. S2U 232 HALIBUT 9 Galantin May 44 3/21 27- N 128-22E Sam 250 GN D 1907 Ult NG PR says hit by 20mm & m/g; att not in SORG. ULTRA rept surfaced sub. D2U 291 CREVALLE 3 Walker, F.D. May 44 3/23 05-05N 114-36E XAO 7500 T2/4NUR D 1908 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard, radar pip gone. 03 283 TINOSA 6 Weiss May 44 4/00 20-27N 118-02E AO 10500 T2/3NUP S 1909 IJSM 4 20-50N 118-00E C-AK 6436 Toyohi M. S PR says fired 0009 stbd track at AO leading stbd column of 11-ship convoy, seen to S. [PR used H- S1 zone time, adj 1 hr later to Japanese time.] WS1&2 and M1 say left Yulin for Yawata 3 May in convoy TE-04 c/o 6 iron ore carriers Toyohi M, Kinrei M, Yulin M, Shoryu M, Taikyoku M, & Taibu M & 3 escorts, hit 0008 4 May by 3 torp @ 20-51N 118-03E & S in 30 sec, 56 crew, 16 gunners & 15 guards killed. Of the 6 ore carriers, all but 1 were S by TINOSA, 384 PARCHE, & 385 BANG for total loss of 47000T iron ore. 283 TINOSA 6 Weiss May 44 4/00 20-27N 118-02E AK 6000 T1/3NUP D 1910 S Note PR says hit seen & heard on AK astern of AO, missing next day. WS2 has no indication of D. 03 283 TINOSA 6 Weiss May 44 4/00 20-27N 118-02E AK 6000 T1/ NUP D 1911 S Note PR says 2nd AK in far column stopped & afire, seen next day making 6 kts, att again 0509 but 03 missed. WS2 has no indication of D. 384 PARCHE 1 Ramage May 44 4/01 20-48N 118-03E AK 6700 T3/4NSR S 1912 ISM 4 20-50N 117-55E C-Ore 5949 Kinrei M. S J {5244} {Taiyoku M.} S* PR says fired 0106 at Ryuyu M type, stbd track, broke in two & S immed. [PR used I-zone time, S1 same as Japanese.] ULTRA rept att, no details. WS2 says was further att on convoy TE-04; hit ca 0106 stbd #3 hold & S by stern, 6 killed. [J credits Taiyoku M to this att, but 385 BANG att 0232 same day appears more likely.] 384 PARCHE 1 Ramage May 44 4/01 20-48N 118-03E AK 6800 T2/2NSR S 1913 Note Note PR says hits seen on Genoa M type, stbd track, settled by stern, S 0120, ships firing guns at XR random. [Prob additional hit on one of ships S.] 384 PARCHE 1 Ramage May 44 4/01 20-48N 118-03E AK 10400 T2/4NSR S 1914 M 4 20-50N 118-00E C-AK 6440 Daibu M. S IS {6475} {Taibu M.}

Attack Numbers 1915–1926 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

385 BANG 1915

385 BANG 1916

1

1

283 TINOSA 1917

6

283 TINOSA 1918

6

154 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments J {Shoryu M.} PR says fired 0127 at Hakone M type, port track, aft mast blown out, settled by stern, last seen listing, deck awash. 385 BANG PR says torp expl heard 0125, target plotted stopped, firing guns. WS2 says fired at surfaced sub ca 0113, hit in stern 0143 @ 20-51N 117-59E, broke in two 0210 & stern portion S, 1 killed, Kazan M (Hua Shan M) took bow in tow until abandoned 6 May. [J credits Shoryu M to this att but 283 TINOSA att later same day appears more likely.] Gallaher May 44 4/03 20-58N 117-59E AK 7500 T2/4NSR M 4 20-50N 117-55E C-Ore 5244 Daiyoku M. IS C-AK {Taiyoku M.} J {5949} {Kinrei M.} PR says fired 0232, port track, at ships in line; AK expl in flames, pip disappeared from radar. [PR used K-zone time, adj 1 hr earlier to Japanese time.] WS2 says hit by 2 torp port side ca 0237 @ 20-56N 118-04E, S in 2 min, 12 crew, 15 gunners and 2 passengers killed. [J credits Kinrei M to this att but 384 PARCHE 0106 att earlier same day appears more likely.] Gallaher May 44 4/03 20-58N 117-59E DD 2300 T1/ NSR UltS Note PR says target was escort, long, low UN-1 type, range 4200 yds, hit heard but not seen, pip disappeared. ULTRA says Kazan M XPG rept att @ 20-44N 118-12E, poss D. WS2 says had taken bow of Taibu M in tow about this time. [Kazan M att by 270 RATON 19 Oct 44.] Weiss May 44 4/04 20-55N 118-12E AK 9500 T3/4NSR ISM 4 20-50N 117-55E C-AK 6475 Shoryu M. J {6440} {Taibu M.} PR says fired 0349 at Africa M type, stbd track, hits seen, disintegrated & S. WS2 says hit stbd side by 3 torp ca 0352, split in two & S @ 20-53N 118-08E, 44 crew & 20 passengers killed. [J credits Taibu M to this att but 384 PARCHE 0127 att earlier same day appears more likely.] Weiss May 44 4/05 21-02N 118-03E AK 6000 T2/4NSR S Note PR says fired 0509 at AK previously D (att of 0009 3 May) making 6 kts, poss hit one in far column. [WS2 says only AK escaped from convoy was Yulin M, arr Takao 7 May; this att may have been on Kazan M towing f wd part of Taibu M until abandoned 6 May.]

Damg. Eval. S1

S S S* S1

S 03

S S S* S1

D 03

203 TUNA 1919

10 Hardin May 44 4/10 22-06N 166-47E Tra 100 GD S WISM 4 22-10N 166-50E XPkt 89 Tajima M. S PR says S after 5-inch hits, 3 prisoners picked up but 1 died, others transferred to 231 HADDOCK. S1 M1 says 8 killed. Holmes in Double Edged Secrets pp174-5 says TUNA & HADDOCK had been ordered to capture the trawler & search for important documents (new code books) but TUNA sank it instead.

264 PARGO 1920

3

264 PARGO 1921

3

266 POGY 1922

190 SPEARFISH 1923

291 CREVALLE 1924

190 SPEARFISH 1925

254 GURNARD 1926

254 GURNARD

Eddy May 44 4/16 07-04N 129-18E AK 2100 T2/3DUP WIJSM 4 07-14N 129-12E XAN 758 Eiryu M. PR says exploded & S. WS3 says en rt Davao to Yap with Hikoshima M, S ca 1415 @ 07-10N 119-12E, 4 crew killed.

S S S1

Eddy May 44 4/17 07-04N 129-18E AK 3200 T1/5DUP UltS Note PR says timed hit, stbd list, smoking. ULTRA says Hikoshima M 977T rept att @ 07-00N 129-00E. WS3 says was escorting Eiryu M, prob picked up survivors, no mention of D. 6 Metcalf May 44 5/10 33-31N 135-28E AK 5200 T1/3DUP WIJSM 5 33-30N 135-31E B-AK 2825 Shirane M. PR says hit heard, screws stopped. WS2 says hit 0953 by 1 of 3 torp, S in 1 min, 429 navy passengers and 29 crew killed. [W lists ship as both XAP & Std AK 1C.] 11 Williams, J.W. May 44 6/04 32-16N 127-08E AK 6500 T2/4NSR IJSM 6 32-18N 127-11E C-AK 2510 Toyoura M. PR says hits seen in convoy of 10 AK. WS2 says left Keelung for Moji 2 May in convoy TAMO-18, ca 03256 May hit by 2 torp @ 33-18N 127-11E & S, 35 killed. 3 Walker, F.D. May 44 6/07 07-17N 116-15E AO 19400 T3/4DUP WIJSM 6 07-19N 116-52E C-AO 16801 Nisshin M. PR says bow blown off, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy MI-02, hit by 2 torp 0801 & S 0810; 1 5 crew killed, fate of 291 passengers not given. M1 says released by army to civilian status 21 Dec 43. 11 Williams, J.W. May 44 6/12 32-16N 127-08E AK 8400 T3/8DUP IS 6 32-12N 127-02E AF 15820 Mamiya PR says dead in water after 2 att, b/u noise, not in sight later. WS2 says was in convoy TAMO-18, hit about same time as Toyoura M, towed by DD to Sasebo 8 May. [S 21 Dec 44 by 315 SEALION.] 5 Andrews, C.H. May 44 6/13 02-42N 124-10E AK 7800 T2/3DUP SIJM 6 02-24N 124-07E A-AK 6999 Tajima M. PR says fired at convoy of 8 AKs, 1 hit seen, went deep, 6 hits heard on 3 targets, b/u noise, one later seen with bow under to bridge. WS2 says this was continuation of TAKE convoy of 8 marus, left Manila for Halmahera with 2701 troops 1 May, ca 1403 was hit by 3 torp, S by bow in 4 min, 58 troops, 3 crew, and 9 gunners killed. 5 Andrews, C.H. May 44 6/13 02-42N 124-10E AK 5500 T1/ DUP

D 03 S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 S M D1 S S S1

S

155 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1927–1941 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 1927 IJSM 6 02-42N 124-07E A-AK 5823 Aden M. S PR says hit heard, b/u noise. WS2 & M1 say hit by 2 torp in bow ca 1402, expl & S, 499 troops, S1 12 crew and 4 gunners killed. 254 GURNARD 5 Andrews, C.H. May 44 6/13 02-42N 124-10E AK 6500 T2/3DUP D 1928 Note Note PR says timed hit heard, missing later. [Prob hit on Amatsusan M, S in next att.] XR 254 GURNARD 5 Andrews, C.H. May 44 7/01 02-51N 124-07E AK 5400 T2/1NSV S 1929 IM 6-7 02-24N 124-07E A-AK 6886 Amatsusan M. S JS {Tenshinzan M.} PR says 1 hit heard in earlier att, later seen with bow awash & afire, engine-aft AK with #5 S1 on stack, S by torp & 4-inch gun. WS2 says ca 1403 hit in #1 hold, S 0230 on 7 May at 02-30N 124-10E, 95 troops killed. [Tenshinzan M is alternate reading of Japanese chars.] 249 FLASHER 2 Whitaker May 44 7/05 08-37N 121-16E AK 7500 T1/2TUP D 1930 UltSM 7 07-07N 121-50E A-AK 8811 Aobasan M. H PR says hit heard, stopped, listing, down angle. ULTRA rept went to Basilan I. WS2 confirms hit D1 @ 0545, reached Basilan I, then Zamboanga 8 May. M1 says hit by 3 torp, heavy flooding but reached Lamitan hbr, Basilan I, 9 soldiers killed. [Att later this day by 223 BONEFISH, S 30 Dec 44 by a/c.] 312 BURRFISH 2 Perkins May 44 7/09 33-13N 134-14E AO 5000 T3/3DUP S 1931 J 7 S Murotosaki AO 5894 Rossbach S I Note PR says hits seen, smoke & fire, settling, b/u noise. ULTRA posit 33-14N 134-40E. Per Rohwer, S1 was ex-Nor tanker Madrono; left Melbourne 16 Jun 42 for Abadan & was capt by Ger raider Thor/Schiff 10 & sent as prize to Batavia & Yokohama, renamed & intended as blockade runner to France; left Kobe 13 Nov but was recalled and ord to stay as supply tanker for U-boats. [I lists with type and tons unknown.] 223 BONEFISH 4 Hogan May 44 7/18 07-07N 121-50E AP 8800 T3/4DUP S 1932 I 7 07-10N 121-50E A-AK 8811 Aobasan M. L PR identified ship, believed att earlier by 249 FLASHER; hits heard, down by bow. ULTRA rept torp L3 track, no evident addl D. WS2 says not hit this att, escorts d/c sub, reached Zamboanga 8 May. [See 249 FLASHER att. M1 indicates hit by 3 torp but FLASHER only fired 2. BONEFISH must have made dud hit. S 30 Dec 44 by a/c.] HMS TANTIVY 2 Rimington May 44 7 W coast Siam Jk 150 G S 1933 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says POW taken. S3 258 HOE 4 McCrea May 44 8/05 19-22N 120-13E AK 7500 T1/4TUP D 1934 I 8 19-19N 120-19E PF 870 {Sado} U Note PR says 2 hits heard on large convoy. ULTRA says Sado was escort of convoy HI-61, rept att, 03XE Tatekawa M also rept att @ 19-02N 120-20E. WS2 says this was HI-61 c/o 11 marus & 9 escorts, all but Akane M arr Manila 9 May. [Tatekawa M S 22 Aug 44 by 255 HADDO.] 258 HOE 4 McCrea May 44 8/05 19-22N 120-13E AO 4000 T1/2TUP D 1935 ISM 8 19-19N 120-19E A/C-AO 10241 Akane M. L PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept repaired at Manila. WS1&2 say slight D ca 0615 @ 19-19N L1 120-00E, returned to Takao. I says medium D, M1 says light D. [S 6 Oct 44 by 239 WHALE.] 199 TAUTOG 11 Baskett May 44 8/10 41-50N 141-12E AK 4900 T2/5DUP S 1936 IJSM 8 41-52N 141-12E C-Ore 3948 Miyazaki M. S PR says hits seen, smoke, stern under. WS1 says left Yawata 3 May for Muroran with 1200 tons S1 cargo; ca 0925 8 May @ 41-50N 141-10E was torp stbd side eng rm & stopped, then hit by 2nd torp & S, 23 crew killed. 236 SILVERSIDES 10 Coye May 44 8/15 13-33N 144-34E AK 5000 T1/4DUP D 1937 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. 03 283 TINOSA 6 Weiss May 44 9/16 22-20N 146-40E Tra 150 GD S 1938 M 9 22-20N 146-30E C-Ms 85 Daikoku M. S PR says left burning & settling, 1 POW taken. [Ident by Cundall from JMSL.] M1 says no loss S2 record, but untraced post-war. 187 STURGEON 10 Murphy, C.L. May 44 10/04 29-30N 141-40E AK 5800 T3/4NUP S 1939 S Note PR says 2 timed hits, screws stopped, b/u noise. WS2 says Seiryu M in convoy 4510 evaded att. [See 03 further att 11 May.] 224 COD 3 Dempsey May 44 10/06 15-38N 119-25E DD 1300 T2/3DUP S 1940 WJ 10 Off Manila Bay DD 820 Karukaya S PR says stacks collapsed, sagged in middle, 2nd torp hit fantail. ULTRA posit 15-47N 119-32E. S1 224 COD 3 Dempsey May 44 10/06 15-38N 119-25E AK 8800 T3/4DUP S 1941 WIJSM 10 15-38N 119-32E XAK 7255 Shohei M. S PR says hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA ident as S. WS1 says left Takao for Manila 7 May carrying S1 850 passengers, depth charges, mines, guns & ammo; ca 0655 10 May @ loc given was hit in stbd bow, started down and S after big expl at 0730, 12 passengers & 8 crew killed.

Attack Numbers 1942–1957 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 224 COD 1942

3

224 COD 1943

3

236 SILVERSIDES 10 1944

236 SILVERSIDES 10 1945

236 SILVERSIDES 10 1946

236 SILVERSIDES 10 1947 187 STURGEON 1948

10

198 TAMBOR 1949

10

187 STURGEON 1950

10

307 TILEFISH 1951

1

307 TILEFISH 1952

1

381 SAND LANCE 2 1953 269 RASHER 1954

4

269 RASHER 1955

4

199 TAUTOG 1956

11

269 RASHER 1957

4

156 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Dempsey May 44 10/06 15-38N 119-25E AP 6000 T1/2DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept no others ident as D this att. 03 Dempsey May 44 10/06 15-38N 119-25E AK 5400 T1/ DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard in distant column. ULTRA rept no others ident as D this att. 03 Coye May 44 10/06 11-26N 143-46E AP 6300 T2/2TUP S SM 10 11-31N 143-41E XAC 4319 Mikage M. #18 S WJ Off Saipan PR says 5 hits heard on 5 ships, 2 sets b/u noise, 1 with back broken ident as Mikage M, photo. S1 ULTRA rept blew up & S @ 11N 147E, Moji M & Imizu M with escorts returned to Guam. WS1 says left Guam 9 May for Yap; on 10th @ loc given, 280 km ENE of Yap, was torp & S, 14 crew killed. Coye May 44 10/06 11-26N 143-46E AP 4300 T1/1TUP S M 10 11-31N 143-41E B-AK 2256 Okinawa M. S WIJS XARC PR says 1 seen afire & abandoned. ULTRA rept set afire & abandoned. WS1 says ship completed in S1 1896; left Guam 9 May for Yap & was torp & S, 15 crew killed. M1 says former cable ship requisitioned as cargo freighter. Coye May 44 10/06 11-26N 143-46E AK 5000 T1/2TUP S M 10 11-31N 143-41E XAK 2631 Choan M. S [#2 Go] WIJS Note {Choan M. #2} PR says hits & b/u noise heard. ULTRA rept blew up & S. WS1 says left Guam on 9 May for Yap; S1 ca 0435 on 10 May at loc given was torp & S, 12 passengers & 41 crew lost. [I lists here as B-Misc; M1 says was XPG rerated XAK 1 Oct 43.] Coye May 44 10/06 11-26N 143-46E AK 5000 T1/1TUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard. 03 Murphy, C.L. May 44 10/11 27-50N 141-45E AK 4100 T2/4DUP S UltS Note PR says hits heard, target wrecked & awash. ULTRA rept Kumanoyama M 2750T S @ 29-41N 03 141-35E. WS2 says Kumano M 885T AK was in convoy #4510, att 10-11 May NW of ChichiJima, evaded torp & arr Yokosuka 13 May. [J says Kumanoyama M S 24 Jun 44 by 214 GROUPER.] Kefauver May 44 10/18 19-26N 140-19E AK 6000 T2/4DUP D ISM 10 19-27N 140-00E XAK 6441 Keiyo M. M PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept serious D, reached Saipan. WS1 says was in convoy 3503; torp S1P ca 1743 10 May, #2 & 3 holds flooded, 97 killed, arr Saipan 14 May, repairs delayed; J says S by a/c & surf ships. S there by a/c 12 Jun. [Reclassified XAK 1 Jan 44.] Murphy, C.L. May 44 11/04 29-30N 141-40E AK 5500 T2/4NUP S IJSM 11 29-42N 141-35E A-AK 1904 Seiryu M. S PR says hits heard, seen crumpled up & awash, disappeared. WS2 says hit ca 0330 @ 29-50N S1 141-50E stbd #4 hold, expl & S, 131 military & 16 crew killed. {I lists S earlier, S again here.} [See 229 FLYING FISH 15 Apr 43 & STURGEON att 10 May.] Keithly May 44 11/09 33-27N 135-38E AP 17100 T1/4DUP D Ult Note PR says expl seen, screws stopped. ULTRA rept att @ 33-26N 135-43E. 03 Keithly May 44 11/09 33-27N 135-38E ODD 900 T1/ DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. 03 Garrison May 44 11/15 14-58N 145-26E AK 6500 T2/4DUP D WIJSM 11 14-57N 145-30E XAK 4441 Mitakesan M. S PR says hits heard, screws stopped, b/u noise. WS1 says torp & S ca 1514 on 11 May @ loc given. S1 Laughon May 44 11/20 03-08S 126-01E CM 1700 T1/4NSR D UltS Note PR says hit seen & heard. ULTRA says Suiten M rept 2 torp passed ahead, posit not given. WS3 03 says was in convoy with Choi M, no D. [See att 12 May.] Laughon May 44 11/23 03-30S 126-06E APK 4000 T1/4NUR D Note Note PR says same ship att again later. See Choi M on 12 May. XR Baskett May 44 12/07 40-01N 141-58E AK 4000 T2/3DUP S IJSM 12 40-00N 141-58E C-AK 1186 Banei M. #2 S PR says hits seen, smoke, b/u noise. WS1 says torp & S at loc given, 29 killed. S1 Laughon May 44 12/10 03-42S 127-16E APK 4000 T0/4DUP D IJSM 11-2 03-28S 126-03E XAK 1074 Choi M. S PR says same ship D earlier. WS1 says after delivering avgas to Biak attempted to evade sub but S1 ca 0005 on 12 May at loc given was torp, burned & S, 22 killed. [Ship not in W.]

157 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 266 POGY 1958

6

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1958–1969 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Comments Metcalf May 44 13/21 34-31N 138-33E AK JM 13 34-25N 138-40E XAK WIS PR says blew up & burned 1 hr. WS1 says left Yokkaichi for Yokosuka on of gasoline; torp, burned & S at loc given, 27 killed.

Tons

Vessel Name

5800 T2/3NSR 4523 Awa M. {4532} {Anbo M.} 5 May with 20,000 tins

Damg. Eval. S S S1

223 BONEFISH 1959

4

Hogan May 44 14/03 05-08N 119-38E AO 10000 T2/5NUP S UltS Note PR says 2 hits seen on convoy of 3 AO & 3 DD, identified as Genyo M, stern blown off & afire; 03 ULTRA rept Tatekawa M 10090T AO, Azusa M 11177T XAO, Nichiei M 10020T XAO in convoy, Tatekawa M possibly hit @ 05-03N 119-36E, no evident D. WS1 says no D to any AO. [Tatekawa M S 24 May 44 by 254 GURNARD.]

223 BONEFISH 1960

4

Hogan May 44 14/03 05-08N 119-38E DD WIST 14 05-03N 119-36E DD J PR says 2 hits seen on convoy of 3 AO & 3 DD. WS1 says hit by 2 torp, blew up & S, 161 killed, 125 rescued by Hibiki.

1800 T0/ NUP 2000 Inazuma {1950} S quickly. TROM says

0 S S1

287 BOWFIN 1961

5

Corbus May 44 14/06 08-53N 133-35E AK 6500 T2/6DUP S SM 14 08-55N 133-42E B-AK 4667 Miyama M. S WIJ 09-00N 133-34E {Bisan M.} SJ PR says fired @ 0552, stbd 79 track, escort charged, went deep, 2 timed hits heard; ca 0828 S1P seen stern under, bow out back to bridge, 2nd maru & 2 escorts near. Returned to area 1356 for cripple, found oil slick, empty lifeboats, debris. Detected SJ radar & figured another sub was around. ULTRA rept 3 torp passed under @ 0505 [see simultaneous att by 309 ASPRO], 1 of 6 hit bow in 2nd att. WS2 says left Palau for Cebu 13 May in convoy with Jokuja M, Ch 12, Cha 32, & Cha 60, ca 0552 hit in stern by porpoising torp, started to S by stern, lifeboats out, Jokuja M picked up survivors; Miyama M S ca 0840, 83 passengers & 2 crew killed. [I gives location 10-10N 13142E; J credits Bisan M jointly with 309 ASPRO @ 4500T; subs were not aware they were firing at same ship; note Bizen M 4667T S 24 May by 260 LAPON.]

309 ASPRO 1962

3

Stevenson, HC May 44 14/06 09-04N 133-32E AK 7500 T1/4DUP SM 14 08-55N 133-42E B-AK 4667 Miyama M. WIJ 09-00N 133-34E {Bisan M.} PR says heard torp fired astern @ 0550, fired own @ 0555, 53 deg stbd track, went deep, 1 timed hit heard, @ 0737 ship seen down by stern 0820, another dead in the water; only 1 ship left @0925, still lying to. ULTRA rept 3 torp passed under ca 0505, 1 of 6 hit bow in 2nd att [see simultaneous att by 287 BOWFIN]. WS2 says left Palau for Cebu 13 May in convoy with Jokuja M, Ch 12, Cha 32, & Cha 60; ca 0552 hit stbd aft by porpoising torp, started to S by stern, lifeboats out, Jokuja M picked up survivors; Miyama M S 0840, 83 passengers & 2 crew killed. [I gives location 10-10N 131-42E; J credits Bisan M jointly with 287 BOWFIN @ 4500T; subs were not aware they were firing at same ship.]

S S SJ S1P

381 SAND LANCE 2 1963

Garrison May 44 14/14 13-42N 144-43E AK 4400 T2/4DUP IJSM 14 13-43N 144-42E A-AK 4291 Koho M. PR says hits seen, b/u noise. WS2 & M1 say was in convoy 3503; hit 1431 by 1 of 4 torp, S immed. M1 says 43 crew & 7 gunners killed.

S S S1

309 ASPRO 1964

Stevenson, HC May 44 15/10 10-10N 131-25E AK 4000 T1/2DUP M 15 10-10N 131-48E B-AK 6440 Djokja M. WIJS XAP {Jokuja M.} PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept att. 287 BOWFIN PR says AK seen down by stern, port list, S by another sub at this time. WS2 says torp ca 0314 15 May @ 10-10N 131-32E, abandoned & S ca 1000, 4 crew and 7 gunners killed. [Named after city of Djokja, Java; Jokuja is alternate spelling.]

S S

3

S1

266 POGY 1965

6

Metcalf May 44 16/17 33-56N 139-50E Sam PR 16 Fish PR says diesel fishing sampan, S by 4-inch & 20mm, 5 POW taken.

20

GD Kaiku M.

S

273 ROBALO 1966

2

Kimmel May 44 17/00 11-13N 115-38E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, no expl heard, settled until deck not visible.

7500

T1/6NSR

S

381 SAND LANCE 2 1967

6

S2Q

03

Garrison May 44 17/00 14-57N 144-47E AK 8300 T2/4NUR WIJSM 17 14-58N 144-49E B-AK 2633 Taikoku M. PR says hits seen, screws stopped, b/u noise. WS2 says torp 0030, 2 killed. [W lists ship as both XAP & Std AK 1C.]

194 SEADRAGON 10 Ashley May 44 17/16 33-31N 155-25E 1968 Claim Unconfirmed PR says boarded, killed crew, broke apart, aft section S. 282 TUNNY 1969

AO

Tra

100

GD Unk

Scott May 44 17/19 14-45N 142-40E AK 5100 T1/3TUP IJSM 17 14-49N 142-27E A-AP 4955 Nichiwa M. PR says hit seen, down by stern, black smoke. WS2 says same convoy as att by 381 SAND LANCE on 14 -17 May, hit 1840 in #5 hold, boiler expl & S, 325 army & 6 crew killed.

S S S1 S S3 S S S1

Attack Numbers 1970–1985 Submarine

Ptl Commander

158 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 381 SAND LANCE 2 Garrison May 44 17/21 14-55N 142-30E AK 3800 T1/4NSR 1970 IJSM 17 14-49N 142-27E A-AK 3834 Fukko M. PR says was stopped, hit seen, burning & half submerged. WS2 says was ordered back to pick up survivors, hit 2120 in engine rm, burned & abandoned, 9 crew and 2 troops killed, S 1250 next day @14-40N 142-30E. 258 HOE 4 McCrea May 44 18/02 12-27N 116-35E AK 4000 T1/5NSV 1971 Claim Unconfirmed PR says fired at DD, believed hit farther ship. 268 PUFFER 4 Selby May 44 18/05 07-36S 113-12E AK 7500 T2/4TSR 1972 IJSM 18 07-34S 113-18E A-AK 3181 Shinryu M. PR says hits seen, stern under, radar pip lost. WS1 says left Bima, Sumbawa I. 16 May for Surabaya, empty; ca 0640 18th @ loc given was hit by 3 of 5 torp stbd side in bow, under bridge, & #4 hold; S in 2 min, 12 passengers, 11 crew & 10 gunners killed. 254 GURNARD 5 Andrews, C.H. May 44 18/08 06-06N 125-45E BB 32700 T2/6DUP 1973 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard. 305 SKATE 4 Gruner May 44 19/11 28-56N 141-38E Sam 100 GD 1974 M 19 Ogasawara B-Fish 31 Meisei M. I XPkt {Meisho M.} PR says 3 survivors picked up, Ident ship as Mei Sei Maru, target left afire & sinking. M1 says shelled, D not specified, no record of sinking. {W credits 187 STURGEON but PR shows no such att.} [Not on GF list.] 187 STURGEON — — May 44 — — — — — 1975 W 19 Ogasawara XPkt 31 {Meisho M.} [PR shows no such att; 305 SKATE appears correct.] — — — May 44 — — — — — 1976 I 19 Manokwari A-AK 200 {Ogi M.} [No likely sub att, probably a/c.] 258 HOE 4 McCrea May 44 20/01 13-00N 119-10E AK 4000 T2/3NSV 1977 Ult Note PR says disintegrated. ULTRA says Korei M 540T AK rept att @ 13-13N 119-08E, no evident D. [S 12 Sep 44 by a/c.] 258 HOE 4 McCrea May 44 20/02 13-00N 119-10E AK 4000 T2/4NSV 1978 Ult Note PR says smoking; 2 S & 2 D claimed this att. ULTRA rept no evident of D. 266 POGY 6 Metcalf May 44 20/05 31-21N 140-03E Tra 40 GD 1979 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says diesel trawler S by 4-inch & 20mm, survivors in water, 1 tried to crawl into bow buoyancy tank. 236 SILVERSIDES 10 Coye May 44 20/16 13-32N 144-36E AP 8000 T2/4DUP 1980 M 20 Off Saipan XAK 998 Shosei M. WJ XPG PR says went deep, hits heard. ULTRA says convoy Tosho #8 reported torp track @ 13-35N 144-35E & refers to a disaster. M1 says was XPG rerated XAK, S in Tanapag hbr by a/c [prob incorrect]. 242 BLUEGILL 1 Barr May 44 20/17 02-13N 128-01E AK 1900 T3/4DUP 1981 IJSM 20 02-14N 128-05E A-AK 1856 Miyaura M. PR says disintegrated, expl & fire. WS1 says left Ambon 17 May for Halmahera with avgas, bombs, & 113 passengers; ca 1623 20th @ loc given was hit by 2 torp stbd in eng rm, expl, broke in two & S in 3 min, 96 passengers & 45 crew lost. 240 ANGLER 1982

3

Olsen, R.I. May 44 20/18 05-40S 105-28E AP 5700 T1/4TUP JSM 20 05-57N 105-12E XAK 2105 Otori M. IW 05-57N 127-11E PR says hit heard, dud hit seen, stern under. ULTRA rept S @ sub posit. WS1 says torp & S 20 May @ sub posit, 4 killed. {W credits 271 RAY but PR shows no att 20 May; I longitude is probably misprint.}

Damg. Eval. S S S1

D 03 S S S1

D 03 S D S S1

X S XE X S XE S 03 D 03 S S2U D S S1 S S S1

S S S1

271 RAY 1983

— — May 44 — — — — — W 20 05-57N 127-11E XAP 2105 {Otori M.} [PR shows no att 20 May; other sources give location 05-57N 105-12E; 240 ANGLER att appears correct.]

X S XE

167 NARWHAL 1984

11 Titus May 44 21/03 07-52N 127-00E AK 4000 T1/4NSR Ult Note PR says flashes seen on 2 ships, expls heard. ULTRA says att on convoy H-26 rept by CM Yaeyama @ 08-15N 127-15E.

D

11 Titus May 44 21/03 07-52N 127-00E Ult PR says flashes seen & expl heard. ULTRA says att reported.

D

167 NARWHAL 1985

AK

4000

T1/1NSR Note

03

03

159 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 4 Dissette May 44 21/09 00-15N 128-55E AK 4000 T1/4DUP D Ult Note PR says hit heard. ULTRA says Shosan M #17 & XPG Anshu M 2601T rept 4 torp, no D @ . 03 00-15N 128-57E 4 Turner, V.C. May 44 21/09 13-39N 140-45E APK 8600 T1/3DUP D SW 21 13-42N 140-41E B-AK 2726 Bokuyo M. M IM {Mutsuyo M.} PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept towed to Saipan. WS2 says left Palau for Saipan 18 May in S1P convoy “Asaka Maru,” ca 0925 21 May at 13-44N 140-46E torp destroyed rudder & prop shaft, towed by Tenryugawa M & Uruppu M to Saipan 25 May. [S 12 Jun 44 by a/c; W lists as Bokuyo M, S by a/c 1944.] 4 Turner, V.C. May 44 21/09 13-39N 140-45E APK 8500 T3/3DUP S UltS Note PR says hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept others in convoy @ 13-42N 140-41E incl Asaka M 03 7399T, Tenryugawa M 3883T, & Jinsan M 5215T. WS2 says no others in convoy hit. — — May 44 — — — — — — SM 21 04-03N 100-37E XSC 355 {Shonan M. #7} S WS1 and M1 say torp & S while returning from anti-sub sweep. [No likely sub att 21 May, poss XE hit mine. W says S 22 Sep 44 by a/c.] 4 Harral May 44 22/01 05-42N 127-37E AP 8600 T2/3NSR S JSM 22 05-16N 127-42E A-AP 6094 Tenpei M. S I {Tempei M.} PR says fired at convoy of 9 marus, 4 esc, hits heard, AP apparently S rapidly, not in formation S1 later. ULTRA rept convoy H-26, 9 ships plus esc, no evident D. WS2 says left Manila for Halmahera 15 May in convoy H-26, ca 0108 23 May torp, burned & S, 19 crew, 5 gunners & 11 passengers killed. 4 Harral May 44 22/01 05-42N 127-37E AK 5800 T2/3NSR S UltS Note PR says later seen smoking, stbd list, S in 15 min. WS2 says no other ship hit. ULTRA rept convoy 03 H-26, no evident D. 4 Harral May 44 22/01 05-42N 127-37E AO 10200 T1/2NSR S Note Note PR says hit seen, big expl, burned 4 hrs, photos. ULTRA says Kenwa M 6384T AO rept no evident- XR D @ 05 16N 127-42E. [See RAY & 225 CERO att next day.] WS2 says no other ship hit. 4 Harral May 44 22/01 05-42N 127-37E CM 1400 T1/ NSR S UltS Note PR says magazine exploded, broke in two & S. ULTRA rept CM Yaeyama present @ 05-16N 03 127-42E. WS2 says Yaeyama was the main escort of convoy H-26, no indication of D. [S 24 Sep 44 by a/c.]

225 CERO 1986

286 BILLFISH 1987

286 BILLFISH 1988

— 1989

271 RAY 1990

271 RAY 1991

271 RAY 1992

271 RAY 1993

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 1986–1999 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

180 POLLACK 1994

10 Lewellen May 44 22/04 28-20N 138-57E DD 1500 T3/4NSR WIJST 22 NW Chichi Jima DD 1270 Asanagi PR says hits seen & heard, left burning fiercely. ULTRA posit 28-19N 138-54E, in convoy 4517. WS2 says left Saipan for Tokyo 17 May with convoy #4517, ca 0327 22 May @ 28-12N 138-50E hit by 2 of 4 torp, rolled over & S 0405. TROM says casualties unk, prob high.

S S S1

180 POLLACK 1995

10 Lewellen May 44 22/04 28-20N 138-57E AK 4000 Claim Unconfirmed PR says column of smoke seen in convoy, ship moved on smoking heavily.

D

268 PUFFER 1996

4

T1/ NSR

03

Selby May 44 22/10 04-37N 119-50E CV 26900 T1/6DUP ST Note PR says 2 CVs in company, hit heard. WS & TROM say torps expl in wake of CV Chitose, other CV was Chiyoda.

D 03

382 PICUDA 1997

2

Raborn May 44 22/18 21-20N 117-10E APK 7000 T1/4DUP IJSM 22-3 21-18N 117-12E C-APK 3171 Tsukuba M. PR says ship D & stopped when found, hit seen, b/u noise. ULTRA rept crippled by a/c att 20 May. WS1 says S in S China Sea by a/c & sub torp, 17 killed. M1 says D by B-24 20 May, towed by Hashidate when S.

S SJ S1P

382 PICUDA 1998

2

Raborn May 44 22/18 21-20N 117-10E Esc 1000 T1/ DUP WIS 22 21-08N 117-20E PG 999 Hashidate J {1200} PR says was alongside AK, believed D or S by same hits. ULTRA rept was towing Tsukuba M. WS11-45 says torp & S ESE of Hong Kong 22 May 44.

S S S1

HMS SEA ROVER 3 1999

Angell May 44 22 04-55N 100-21E AK 3000 T1/6 S WIJSM 22 04-52N 100-18E XPG 1365 Kosho M. S BSH says att escorted convoy, 1 torp hit. WS1 says hit by torp ca 1330 22 May @ 04-51N 100-17E, S1 2 killed, taken in tow by Cha 50 but touched bottom @ 04-52N 100-18E & S.

271 RAY

Harral

4

May 44 23/05

02-51N 128-00E

AP

8300

T4/6TSR

S

Attack Numbers 2000–2014

160

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. IM 23 02-42N 128-08E A-AK 6384 Kenwa M. L PR says convoy hidden in downpour, fired by radar 0530, stbd track, 4 hits heard; when squall L3P cleared 0612, 2 ships sinking: Hokkai M type lost stern, stack going under, bow steep; Hakusika M type decks awash, pall of smoke, 3 or 4 undamaged ships in sight, escorts scattered. WS2 says this was convoy H-26 c/o Etajima M, Kenwa M, Akagisan M, Taijun M, Taiyu M, Shinsei M, Toun M, Shirahama M, Tenpei M (S by RAY 22 May), escorts Yaeyama, Ch 45, Ch 47, W 48. Taijun M hit by torp port side aft 0732; no mention of D to Kenwa M here, prob dud hit. [See 225 CERO att later this day.] ULTRA rept Kenwa M to Halmahera for repair until 5 Jun 44. [S 24 Sep 44 by a/c. Description of sinking ships appears to show results of CERO att, which was later than 0612. PR indicates that RAY thought CERO was in a different area.] 4 Harral May 44 23/05 02-51N 128-00E AK 8200 T2/4TSR S UltS Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA says Taijun M att 0729; WS2 says hit port side aft ca 0732, which 03 corresponds with 225 CERO att; J credits CERO, no other ships rept S or D here. 4 Dissette May 44 23/07 02-38N 128-08E AK 4000 T2/6DUP D M 23 02-42N 128-08E A-AK 2825 Daijun M. S IJS {Taijun M.} PR says fired 0730 at convoy of 7 AK & 4 escorts, port track, heavy air cover, timed hits heard on S1 Panama M & Okitu M types, b/u noise. [CERO PR used K-zone time, adj 1 hr earlier to match Japanese time.] WS2 says convoy was H-26 c/o Etajima M, Kenwa M, Akagisan M, Taijun M, Shinsei M, Toun M, Shirahama M, escorts Yaeyama, Ch 45, Ch 47, & W 48; Taijun M hit port side aft 0732, afire, S stern first, 4 killed, Toun M rescued survivors, 2 Daihatsu barges lost. 4 Dissette May 44 23/07 02-38N 128-08E AK 7500 T2/ DUP D IM 23 02-42N 128-08E A-AK 6384 Kenwa M. L PR says timed hits heard & deduced from plot. ULTRA rept to Halmahera for repair until 5 Jun. L3P [271 RAY att 0530 is also possible; S 24 Sep 44 by a/c. WS2 has no mention of D here, prob dud hit.] 12 Scherer May 44 23/12 07-00N 150-20E Sam 300 GD D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 4-inch hits believed made. D4

2000

271 RAY 2001

225 CERO 2002

225 CERO 2003

178 PERMIT 2004 270 RATON 2005

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Davis May 44 23/19 00-25N 107-34E AK 1200 GD M 23 00-25S 107-45E C-AK 159 Konan M. Ult 01-00N 107-30E NG NG PR says ship had flat deck, 2 masts, superstructure aft with m/g mount, boat over stern, left burning & exploding. ULTRA rept Kojin M 111T, Kosei M #5, & Konan M apparently S.

S S S1

270 RATON 2006

4

Davis May 44 23/19 00-25N 107-34E AK 600 GD S IM 23 00-25S 107-45E C-AK 168 Koshin M. S PR says ship similar to prev att, 1 mast f wd, left sinking, stern in air. ULTRA rept 3 ships apparently S1 S but gives different names. M1 says 1 killed.

260 LAPON 2007

4

Stone, L.T. May 44 23/23 07-16N 109-04E AK 7500 T1/10NSR IJSM 24 07-20N 109-20E A-AK 6586 Wales M. PR says stern disintegrated, radar pip lost. WS2 says convoy c/o 3 marus & 2 escorts; avoided 3 torp ca 2400, then hit by 4 port side 0404, 13 crew and 50 troops & passengers killed.

S S S1

260 LAPON 2008

4

Stone, L.T. May 44 24/01 07-26N 108-50E AK 7500 T3/4NSR WIJSM 24 07-30N 109-08E B-AK 4667 Bizen M. PR says burned & S. WS2 says hit 0224 by 2 torp from stbd, S stern first, 25 killed.

S S S1

270 RATON 2009

4

Davis May 44 24/01 01-17N 107-50E DD 1700 T2/4NSR WIST 24 01-17N 107-53E PF 870 Iki J {860} PR says huge expl, broke in two & S. WS2 says escort of convoy HI-63, left Manila for Singapore 20 May, torp & S 24 May. TROM says 160 killed incl RAOM Ijuin.

S S S1

270 RATON 2010

4

Davis May 44 24/01 01-17N 107-50E AP 10000 T1/2NSR IST 24 01-17N 107-53E PF 870 Matsuwa PR says hit seen, fire & smoke. ULTRA rept att, no danger of sinking, convoy HI-63, Matsuwa & AO Kyokuho M recd minor repairs @ Singapore. WS2 says no mention of D. TROM says Light D. [S 22 Aug 44 by 255 HADDOCK & 257 HARDER.]

D L L1

260 LAPON 2011

4

Stone, L.T. May 44 24/03 07-27N 108-42E S PR says hits seen & heard. WS2 says this was Toyo M, not hit.

AK

7500

T2/6NSR Note

D

313 PERCH 2012

1

Hills May 44 24/03 Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard, expl seen.

22-10N 118-30E

AO

5000

T4/6NSR

269 RASHER 2013

4

Laughon Claim Unconfirmed PR says capsized.

May 44 24/06

02-01S 127-28E

Sail

10

GD Unk

S

288 CABRILLA 2014

4

Thompson Ult

May 44 24/06

02-04S 121-01E

AV

5500

T1/6DUP Note

D

03 D 03

D3

161 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2015–2028 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA rept AOR Shioya att with 4 torp @ 01-45N 121-04E, no D. 03 [S 8 Jun 44 by 269 RASHER.] 254 GURNARD 5 Andrews, C.H. May 44 24/14 05-45N 125-45E AO 10000 T3/4DUP S 2015 IJSM 24 05-45N 125-43E XAO 10090 Tatekawa M. S W {10009} PR says afire & settling, b/u noise, oil slick. WS2 says left Tawi-Tawi for Davao 23 May with S1 9682T fuel oil & 300 bbl kerosene; torp & S early afternoon 24 May, 17 crew and 10 gunners killed. 229 FLYING FISH 10 Risser May 44 25/10 11-30N 134-55E AK 4000 T1/4DUP D 2016 IJSM 25 11-12N 135-14E C-AK 3740 Osaka M. S PR says hit heard, cloud of smoke seen later. WS1 says left Saipan for Palau 20 May to escape carrier S1 attack; ca 2217 24th avoided torps [FLYING FISH unsuccessful att], but ca 0920 25th @ loc given was hit stbd side in #1 hold & eng rm, abandoned & S by stern at 1422; 2830 tons provisions lost; 97 of 824 passengers killed; casualties of crew and guard force not given or M1 says 0. 229 FLYING FISH 10 Risser May 44 25/10 11-30N 134-55E AK 4000 T3/4DUP S 2017 WIJSM 25 11-12N 135-14E B-AK 4466 Taito M. S PR says 4 hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says hit by 1 torp 1 min after Osaka M, cargo of avgas, S1 burned & S 0925, 17 killed. [M1 says was rerated from XAK to B-AK on 10 Apr 42.] 178 PERMIT 12 Scherer May 44 26/15 07-05N 152- E SS 2200 T1/6DUP S 2018 Claim Unconfirmed PR says sub had hangar aft, timed hit heard. [I lists I-44 minor D agent unk this date, but 03 TROM says damage was by a/c & surface ships.] 288 CABRILLA 2019

4

Thompson May 44 26/15 02-48N 124-19E AK 8400 T4/5DUP S WIJSM 26 02-46N 124-22E XAK 8360 Sanyo M. S PR says hits seen, went deep, b/u noise. WS1 says left Cebu 24 May for Kau, Halmahera with S1 600 men of an air defense unit, 140 aerial torpedoes, & ca 80 heavy vehicles but without escort; ca 1642 26th @ loc given was hit in #4 & 6 holds; fires were controlled but eng rm flooded, abandoned ca 1732 & S by stern at 1940. M1 says 9 crew & 35 troops killed. [W says XAV reclassified XAP 1943.]

198 TAMBOR 2020

10 Kefauver May 44 26/23 20-22N 141-45E AK 6400 T2/4NSR WIJSM 26 20-08N 141-55E XAF 657 Chiyo M. PR says hits seen, radar pip lost, wreckage. WS1 says was torp ca 2330 at 20-30N 141-45E & S, . 13 killed

HMS TACTICIAN 6 2021

Collett May 44 27 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says POW taken.

HMS TEMPLAR 2022

Ridgeway May 44 28 Malacca Strait MV 2700 T1/3 S SM 28 04-12N 100-17E XAN 872 Kumano M. S Note Malacca Strait {2658} {Tyokai M.} BSH claims Tyokai M S. {A says correct name Chokai M, S 1941.} WS1&3 say Kumano M left S1 Port Swettingham for Penang in convoy with Risui M, Cha 7, Cha 50, & Cha 70; torp & S ca 0822 28th @ 04-02N 100-17E was hit stbd side in f wd hold & S 0825, 9 killed. I says Kumano M S by sub in Malacca Str Nov 44; W&J say S 30 Nov 44 prob by sub, but no likely att that day.]

7

W coast Siam

Jk(2)

40

G Unk

S S S1 S S3

236 SILVERSIDES 10 Coye May 44 29/02 16-23N 144-59E AK 5000 2023 WIM 29 16-19N 145-21E B-AK 1999 JS PR says hits seen, afire, radar pip disappeared. WS2 says this was convoy 3519 c/o 2 1 escort; S early 29 May, 35 crew and 3 passengers killed.

T2/3NSR S Horaisan M. S {Horaizan M.} marus & S1

236 SILVERSIDES 10 Coye May 44 29/02 16-23N 144-59E AK 3000 T2/3NSR 2024 WIJSM 29 16-19N 145-21E B-AK 1942 Shoken M. PR says hits seen, afire. WS2 says hit by 2 torp, cargo of avgas burned & S after 3 hrs, 21 killed. [W lists ship as both XAP & Std AK 1D.]

S S S1

178 PERMIT 2025

12 Scherer May 44 29/04 Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl heard.

D

269 RASHER 2026

4

09- N 149- E

AK

2000

T1/2NSR

03

Laughon May 44 30/01 03-40N 126-58E AK 4200 T3/5NSV SM 31 03-40N 126-58E XAK 2601 Anshu M. IW 30 Davao Gulf B-Misc J 29 Sub position XPG PR says seen to S. ULTRA posit 03-32N 127-07E. WS1 says S ca 0210 31 May. M1 says none killed. W says was XPG chg to XAP in 1943. {W credits 254 GURNARD but PR shows no likely att.}

254 GURNARD 2027

— —. May 44 — — W 30 06-42N 125-40E [PR shows no such att; 269 RASHER appears correct.]

267 POMPON 2028

5

— XPG

— 2601

— {Anshu M.}

Gimber May 44 30/09 33-15N 134-11E AP 2300 T1/3DUP IJSM 30 Off Murotosaki C-APK 742 Shiga M. PR says broke in two & S. ULTRA posit 33-15N 134-11E. WS1 says left Kochi for Osaka 30

S S S1

X S XE S S S1

Attack Numbers 2029–2040 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

363 GUITARRO 2029

1

233 HERRING 2030

8L

233 HERRING 2031

8L

220 BARB 2032

8

220 BARB 2033

8

233 HERRING 2034

8L

233 HERRING 2035

8L

387 PINTADO 2036

1

387 PINTADO 2037

1

285 BALAO 2038

5

382 PICUDA 2039

2

382 PICUDA 2040

2

162 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. May with 64 passengers & 427 tons cargo; ca 0900 @ sub position was torp & S, 20 crew & many passengers lost. Haskins May 44 30/18 24-30N 122-30E AK 9500 T2/3DUP S IJSM 30 24-32N 123-24E C-AK 2201 Shisen M. S PR says back broken, sinking. WS1 says left Keelung for Naha 29 May; ca 1930 on 30th @ loc S1 given was torp & S, 35 killed. Zabriskie May 44 31 48- N 153- E DE 700 T1/?D S WIJS 31 W Matsuwa I. PF 860 Ishigaki S ULTRA says hit by 2 torp & S @ 48-28N 151-30E; 220 BARB PR says POW picked up, later S1L reported 3 AK scattered. [Last contact with HERRING was megaphone conference with BARB @ 1056 this day.] WS2 says was sole escort of convoy c/o Madras M, Hokuyo M, & Koto M; hit 1130, bow blown off & S, 166 crew killed, 1 picked up by BARB; WS9 says S @ 46-26N 151-36E while on escort duty, no survivors. Zabriskie May 44 31 48- N 153- E Unk Unk T? U IJSM 31 W Matsuwa I. C-AK 1590 Hokuyo M. S Att not in SORG. U says postwar info supports sinking 3rd ship in convoy prev att. WS2 says left S1L Matsuwa for Otaru 31 May, torp & S @ 48-00N 153-00E, 36 killed. WS2 says hit 1220 @ sub position, 38 crew killed. Fluckey May 44 31/13 48-21N 151-20E AP 9900 T3/3DUP S IJSM 31 W Matsuwa I. A-AK 3802 Madras M. S PR says seen to S, 100 survivors in 2 Army LC, photos. ULTRA rept hit stbd side & S @ 48-28N S1 151-30E. [BARB att from stbd.] WS2 says hit by 2 torp ca 1220 @ 48-21N 151-19E, 63 passengers, 45 crew and 31 gunners killed; 161 survivors reached 2 Daihatsu barges that floated off. Fluckey May 44 31/18 47-52N 151-02E AK 1100 T3/3DSR S WIJSM 31 47-55N 151-42E XAK 1053 Koto M. S PR says hits seen, photos, POW ident as naval transport. ULTRA rept evaded 2 torp, S ca 1643 31 S1 May. WS2 says left Matsuwa for Otaru 31 May, ca 1230 @ 47-52N 151-02E hit by torp stbd side f wd, S bow first in 5 min, 30 crew killed. Zabriskie Jun 44 1 48-00N 153-00E AK 3100 T? S WIJSM 1 Matsuwa I. B-AK 3124 Iwaki M. S ULTRA says S at anchor 1 Jun. WS2 says arr Matsuwa I 28 May, while anchored in Yamato Bay & S1L unloading, hit by 2 torp ca 0700 1 Jun & S, 30 crew and 20 military killed. [W lists 2 ships this name, 3124T & 3142T, both S this date & location, but German edition lists only one. HERRING believed S here. See comments 31May.] Zabriskie Jun 44 1 48-00N 153-00E APK 4400 T? S IJSM 1 Matsuwa I. A-AK 4366 Hiburi M. S ULTRA says S at anchor, Guard Div #52 reported firing at sub. WS1 says while unloading in S1L Yamato Bay, Matsuwa I, hit by 2 torp ca 0700 1 Jun, gasoline caught fire, S ca 0757, 97 military & 33 crew killed. [HERRING believed S here. See comments 31 May.] Clarey Jun 44 1/05 18-13N 141-19E AK 10300 T5/6NSR S WIJSM 1 18-08 141-14E B-AK 4716 Toho M. S PR says fired 0337, disintegrated & S; at 0400 saw ship, believed to be 2nd target, S with flashes & S1 expl, broke in two, parts S separately, believed from torp hit; 1 ship picking up survivors. WS1 says left Saipan for Palau 30 May; ca 0345 1 Jun @ loc given was torp & S, 42 crew & 11 guard force killed. {W misspells sub name Pintano.} Clarey Jun 44 1/05 18-13N 141-19E AK 10300 T1/ NSR S UltS Note PR says ship seen to S next day was 2nd one hit. [No other shown in Japanese records.] ULTRA rept 03 Kinshu M possibly D @ 18-08N 141-14E. M1 says was in same convoy as Toho M, recd no D. [S 17 Jun 44 by 256 HAKE.] DeArellano Jun 44 2/01 05-40N 133-00E AK 5000 T2/6NUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard. 03 Raborn Jun 44 2/02 22-48N 121-24E AP 10000 T2/4NUP D ST 2 22-42N 121-24E PF 940 Awaji S I Near Yasho I. PR says fired 0143 stbd track at lead ship stbd column, largest in convoy of 12 ships & 12 escorts, S1 unable to ident type in dark, “could be anything big,” later seen burning. ULTRA rept Awaji S 0245. WS2 says was with convoy HI-65, AOs Shiretoko, Itsukushima M, Zuiho M & Toho M not hit; Awaji hit ca 0245 & S in flames. TROM says S @ 22-34N 121-51E, 76 killed, survivors rescued by Chiburi & CD 19 but several died of wounds. [J and W credit 363 GUITARRO att 2345, but this one appears more likely.] Raborn Jun 44 2/02 22-48N 121-24E AK 5000 T1/2NUP S SM 2 22-42N 121-24E A-AK 8696 Arimasan M. L PR says fired 0144 stbd track, hit heard on 2nd in column, only D claimed; SORG credits as S. D1 ULTRA rept was 3rd ship in line, hit in bow, ran into Shinshu M & set off depth charges. WS2 says slight D from 2 close prematures shortly after Awaji hit, fire on bow, and ran into Shinshu M while avoiding AO Shiretoko, reached Keelung under own power. M1 says 15 killed.

163 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 2 Raborn Jun 44 2/02 Same attack Same Same Same 0 S 2 22-44N 121-25E LS 8160 Shinshu M. H PR says hit heard on different ship. WS2 says in confusion Arimasan M hit Shinshu M in stern, D1A expl d/c, 70 killed, towed to Keelung by Kashii. [S 3-5 Jan 45 by 309 ASPRO & a/c.] 1 Haskins Jun 44 2/05 22-30N 121-16E AO 10500 T4/6TUP S S Note PR says fired 0519 & 0527 at Nissyo M type AO, no escort, 1st torp hit with tremendous expl 03 [premature?]; at 0532 heard torp running toward sub [circular run?] & went to 200 feet, torp passed overhead aft & was tracked out; ship S in 2 sections 0600. [PR used H-zone time, adj 1 hr later to Japanese time.] WS2 says this was convoy HI-65, AOs were Shiretoko, Itsukushima M, Zuiho M, & Toho M, none hit. 1 Blakely Jun 44 2/22 20-54N 140-17E AO 10000 T3/4NUP S WIJSM 2 21-00N 140-30E B-AK 4700 Chiyo M. S PR says 1 hit seen, 2 heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept hit @ 2205. [PR used K-zone time, adj 1 hr S1 earlier to Japanese time.] WS2 says was in convoy 4530 c/o 8 marus & 6 escorts, hit by 2 torp 2207 & S in 10 min, 97 of the 143 “Japanese nationals” carried & 5 crew killed. 1 Blakely Jun 44 2/23 20-54N 140-17E AK 5600 T1/ NUP D S Note PR says hit heard. WS2 shows no other ship S here. 03 1 Haskins Jun 44 2/24 22-34N 121-15E DD 1200 T1/2NUP S J 2 Sub position PF 900 {Awaji} S W 22-34N 121-51E PR says fired 2345 at Minekaze cl DD, hit seen amidships, expl, debris in air, 2350 heard torp 03XE approaching from direction of escort [another circular run?] oil slick seen later. [ULTRA & WS2 rept Awaji S 0245; WS4 says CD 19 rept 2 torp seen & heard expl against shore of Formosa ca midnight. J attribution appears incorrect, 382 PICUDA att 0143 appears more likely.] 2L Clark, J.S. Jun 44 3/15 Unk Unk Unk T? U SM 3 35-47N 154-54E XPkt 102 Shoei M. #7 Go S Not in SORG or U but location is in area assigned to GOLET. GF says S by surfaced sub, 23 killed; S1L list says torpedoed. M1 says was with Shinko M #10, also S. [See later entry.] 4 Thompson Jun 44 3/16 01-33S 118-39E Sch 20 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says sunk by 4-inch. S3 3 Marriott Jun 44 3 Off Penang Jk(2) 95 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says laid 8 mines near Butang Island this date. S3 1 Crowley Jun 44 4/05 22-55N 136-44E AK 4000 T2/3NUP S WJSM 4 SW of Iwo Jima XAK 10380 Hakusan M. S I {10330} PR says fired 3 torp at each of 2 ships, went deep, hits heard, seen smoking heavily later. ULTRA S1 posit 22-45N 136-50E. WS2 says this was convoy 4530; hit by 2 torp 0405 @ 22-37N 136-50E, 16 of 71 military, 276 of 375 Japanese nationals (mostly women & children) & 32 ship’s company killed. 1 Crowley Jun 44 4/05 22-55N 136-44E AK 4000 T1/3NUP S S Note PR says timed hit heard, apparently stopped. WS2 shows no other ship hit here. 03 4 Thompson Jun 44 4/10 05-20S 117-10E Sch 100 GD S PR Djalan PR says name & Soerabaja painted on stern, S by 4-inch and 20mm. S2Q 1 Blakely Jun 44 4/16 19-35N 138-43E AP 8700 T4/4DUP S IJSM 4 19-45N 138-15E A-AK 6886 Katsukawa M. S PR says 1 hit seen, 3 heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept was in convoy #3530. WS2 says left Tokyo S1 for Saipan 29 May in troop convoy #35030, ca 1530 4 Jun torp & S, of 2884 soldiers on board about half died. M1 says 77 crew and only 38 troops killed. 2L Clark, J.S. Jun 44 3/15 Unk Unk Unk T? U WISM 3-4 35-47N 154-54E XPkt 72 Shinko M. #10 S Att not in SORG or U, but location is in area assigned to GOLET [believed S 14 Jun @ 41-04N S1L 141-30E]. GF says S by surf sub, 20 killed; list says torp. 4 Selby Jun 44 5/10 06-32N 120-40E AO 9500 T3/3DUP S WIS 5 06-44N 120-55E AOR 7951 Ashizuri S J {2166} PR says seen S by bow. WS says left Yap 1 Jun for Balikpapan with Takasaki & CDs Kanju & S1 Miyake (esc); on 5 June at loc given was torp, burned & S. 4 Selby Jun 44 5/10 06-32N 120-40E AO 7300 T3/4DUP S WIS 5 06-44N 120-55E AOG 4465 Takasaki S J {2500} PR says burning, down by stern. WS says S along with Ashizuri. S1

382 PICUDA 2041

363 GUITARRO 2042

314 SHARK 2043

314 SHARK 2044 363 GUITARRO 2045

361 GOLET 2046

288 CABRILLA 2047 HMS STOIC 2048 250 FLIER 2049

250 FLIER 2050 288 CABRILLA 2051 314 SHARK 2052

361 GOLET 2053

268 PUFFER 2054

268 PUFFER 2055

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2041–2055 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack Numbers 2056–2069 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 268 PUFFER 2056

4

314 SHARK 2057

1

314 SHARK 2058

1

387 PINTADO 2059

1

387 PINTADO 2060

1

387 PINTADO 2061

1

270 RATON 2062

4

257 HARDER 2063

5

257 HARDER 2064

5

239 WHALE 2065

8

239 WHALE 2066

8

256 HAKE 2067

5

269 RASHER 2068

4

HMS SIRDAR 2069

1

164 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Selby Jun 44 5/10 06-32N 120-40E AO 7300 T1/ DUP D Ult 5 06-44N 120-55E XAO 856 {Hishi M. #2} D PR says took port list. ULTRA rept Hishi M #2 D, arr Surabaya 11 Jun. WS1 says escorts were 03XE Kanju & Miyake, not hit. [Prob misidentified; does not resemble target; WS2 says left Surabaya in convoy 26 Jun; S 9 Nov 44 by 255 HADDO.] Blakely Jun 44 5/17 17-37N 140-32E AK 8500 T3/3DUP S IJSM 5 18-40N 140-35E A-AK 7006 Takaoka M. S PR says saw hit on stbd qtr, S. ULTRA rept in convoy 3530. WS1&2 say left Tokyo for Saipan 29 S1 May in convoy 3530; ca 1630 @ loc given was hit by 3 torp stbd side in #4 hold, under bridge, & #2 hold, S in 11 min, 115 army passengers & 29 crew killed. Blakely Jun 44 5/17 17-37N 140-32E AK 5000 T3/3DUP S WIJSM 5 18-40N 140-35E B-AK 3080 Tamahime M. S PR says timed hits heard, exploded & heard S. WS1&2 say was with Takaoka M & S at same time, S1 52 killed. Clarey Jun 44 6/00 17-15N 141-23E AK 6300 T4/4NUP D S Note PR says timed hit heard, missing next day. [WS2 says this was convoy 3530; see later att this 03 day. This could be an unsuccessful att on either convoy 1140 or 3530 as described in WS2.] Clarey Jun 44 6/11 16-41N 142-43E AK 7200 T3/3DUP S WIJSM 6 16-28N 142-16E XAK 2825 Kashimasan M. S PR says fired 6 torp at overlapping targets, hits heard, broke in two, burned & S. WS1&2 say S1 continued att on convoy 3530 from Tokyo to Saipan; ca 1000 6 Jun @ sub position was torp & S in 10 min, 43 crew killed; was carrying avgas, ordnance, ammo & small craft. Clarey Jun 44 6/11 16-41N 142-43E AK 8500 T3/3DUP S IJSM 6 16-28N 142-16E A-AK 5652 Havre M. S PR says afire, stern under, port list. WS1 says left Tokyo on 29 May for Saipan; ca 1010 on 6 S1 Jun at loc given was torp, burned & S, 7 of 2816 military & 91 crew lost. M1 says crew reached Saipan and all were killed there. Davis Jun 44 6/21 08-58N 109-30E DD 1200 T2/3NUP S WIS 6 C. St. Jacques PF 810 CD 15 S J {800} PR says target blew up & broke in two. ULTRA gives posit 08-57N 109-17E, well east of Cape S1 St Jacques. WS2 says left Singapore for Moji with convoy HO-02 3 Jun, ca 2225 6 Jun @ 08-57N 109-17E hit by torp, broke in two & S, 104 killed, 34 picked up by CD 8 & CD 20. Dealey Jun 44 6/22 04-30N 119-30E DD 1700 T2/3NUP S WIT 6 04-02N 119-18E DD 1913 Minazuki S J 04-05N 119-30E { 1500} {Minatsuki} S PR says seen to S, no survivors. Acc to Tully, Minazuki was with Wakatsuki & AO Okikawa en S1 rt Tawi Tawi-Balikpapan. At 2345 7 Jun rept attacking surf sub but was immed hit by torp & S at 04-05N 119-30E; 45 rescued by Wakatsuki. Dealey Jun 44 7/12 04-43N 120-00E DD 1700 T2/3DUP S WIT 7 S of Tawi-Tawi DD 2520 Hayanami S J 04-43N 120-03E {2100} PR says blew up & S stern first. ULTRA gives posit 04-19N 129-27E [probably garble]. TROM says S1 blew up & S, 208 killed, 45 rescued by Urakaze. Grady Jun 44 7/23 31-00N 143-55E AP 10000 T1/3NSR D ISM 7 31-06N 142-34E B-AK 4379 Sugiyama M. M PR says att convoy c/o 6 ships & 3 escorts, hit big AP with low, thick stack under the stack; next D1D day recd rept crippled ship under tow 120 mi N. WS2 says was with convoy 3530, left Tokyo 29 May for Saipan, was ret to Yokosuka with heavy D to bow; remainder of convoy arr Saipan 7 Jun. [S 14-15 Nov by 316 BARBEL.] Grady Jun 44 7/23 31-00N 143-55E AK 4000 T2/3NSR D I 8 N Chichi Jima XAP 2857 {Shinroku M.} UU PR says recd rept of crippled AK under tow 120 mi N. {That ship was Sugiyama M; this may have 03XE been the towing ship, no other evidence of D.] Broach Jun 44 8/02 06-03N 125-57E DD 1500 T3/6NUP S WIST 8 Davao Bay DD 2077 Kazagumo S J {1900} {Kazegumo} PR says broke in two & S. ULTRA posit 06-04N 125-46E. [W also gives name as Kazekumo & S1 misspells sub as RAKE.] WS says left Davao 7 Jun with Asagumo escorting Myoko & Haguro; on 8th hit by 3 torp port side, expl & S, 136 believed lost; TROM says 133 rescued by Asagumo. Laughon Jun 44 8/17 03-04N 124-03E AG 9200 T5/6DUP S WIS 8 03-00N 123-15E AOR 7950 Shioya S J {4000} PR says magazine exploded, afire, b/u noise. WS1 says left Balikpapan 8 Jun; torp & S same day @ S1 03-15N 124-30E, casualties not known. Spender Jun 44 8 Sibolga Jk 50 G D Ult 8 04-54N 100-15E NG NG NG NG ULTRA says gun att rept. D2U

165 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 3 Marriott Jun 44 8 Off Penang Jk 50 G S Ult 8 03-07N 099-53E NG NG NG NG ULTRA says gun att rept. S2U 3 Marriott Jun 44 8 Off Penang Cstr 200 G D M 8 04-54N 100-15E A-AK 116 Ise M. #2 D In Success Book only. M1 says shelled, D questionable. D4 — — Jun 44 — — — — — X W 8 05-59N 099-10E XPG 3011 {Eiko M.} S [W credits STOIC but no such ship att then; S 18 Jun 44 by HMS STORM.] XE 12 Montross Jun 44 9/04 26-59N 143-13E DD 1700 T2/4NUP S WIJST 9 NE Chichi Jima DD 1270 Matsukaze S PR says timed hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA posit 27-14N 142-55E. WS2 says was escort of convoy S1 3606, hit, expl & S early 9 Jun. TROM says casualties unk. 1 Chapple Jun 44 9/15 02-14N 127-57E AK 4000 T1/6DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard. 03 12 Lautrup Jun 44 9/21 24-35N 141-38E Trk 500 GM D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm. D3 5 Dealey Jun 44 9/21 05-42N 120-41E DD 1700 T2/4NUP S WIST 9 04-55N 119-40E DD 2033 Tanikaze S J {1900} PR says hits seen, burning. WS & TROM say left Tawi-Tawi 9 Jun with Isokaze on patrol, torp & S1 S later same day, 114 killed, 126 rescued but CO LtCdr Ikuda died of wounds 11 Jun. 5 Dealey Jun 44 9/21 05-42N 120-41E DD 1700 T1/ NUP S S 9 05-42N 120-41E XAM 220 {Yoshino M.} S Ult PR says expl heard & seen, S by bow. ULTRA rept no evidence of 2nd DD. WS1 says torp & S 9 03XE Jun @ sub position, same time as DD Tanikaze, 1 killed. [W and M1 say this ship S 14 May 45 by 381 SANDLANCE. M1 says no record of D here.] 3 Fyfe Jun 44 10/13 32-38N 131-58E AK 3500 T1/3DUP S SM 10 32-41N 132-01E XAM 396 Oi M. S PR says blew up & S in 2 min. WS1 says while on guard patrol ca 1242 10 Jun @ loc given was S1 torp & S, 51 crew of 64 on board lost. [W only says stricken 10 May 44; Cundall says salved post-war.]

HMS STOIC 2070 HMS STOIC 2071 HMS STOIC 2072 193 SWORDFISH 2073

243 BREAM 2074 206 GAR 2075 257 HARDER 2076

257 HARDER 2077

310 BATFISH 2078

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2070–2086 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

257 HARDER 2079

5

Dealey Jun 44 10/17 04-33N 120-07E DD 1700 T2/3DUP S UltS Note PR says fired at 3 BB, 4 cru, 6-8 DD, hit heard, big expl. ULTRA rept torp att & D @ 04-41N 03 119-50E. WS10 says this was “Kon” Operation for relief of Biak, c/o 2 BB, ! CL, & 3 DD; Okinami avoided 3 torp & d/c sub.

HMS TANTALUS 2080

2

272 REDFIN 2081

3

220 BARB 2082

8

220 BARB 2083

8

255 HADDO 2084

6

MacKenzie Jun 44 10 03-05N 099-56E MV 800 G IJSM 10 03-00N 099-50E A-APK 536 Hiyoshi M. Photo in Kemp “T-Class Sub” shows ship afire. WS1 says this captured ship left Sumatra for Port Swettenham, Malaya on 10 Jun; ca 1220 same day at 03-03N 099-59E was att by surfaced sub m/g and main gun, hit in eng rm 1300, burned & S 1400 bow first, 11 killed. [Ex-Du Mandar; BSH gives name Hyoshi M.] Austin Jun 44 11/01 06-02N 120-48E AO 10000 T1/6NSR WIJSM 11 06-00N 120-50E XAO 5141 Asanagi M. PR says hit heard, seen stopped & smoking, beached. WS1 says left Balikpapan for Jolo on 7 Jun with load of heavy oil; ca 0218 on 11 Jun at loc given was torp & S 2 hrs later. M1 says none killed. Fluckey Jun 44 11/12 48-13N 144-21E Sam 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 4-inch, left awash, photo. Fluckey Jun 44 11/13 48-11N 144-21E Sam 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. Nimitz Jun 44 11/21 07-13N 123-13E Tra 250 GN M 11 Sub position B-AK 184 Asahi M. [I Go] Ult 07-20N 122-55E NG NG {Nanshin M.} PR says hit by 4-inch, burned for hours. ULTRA rept Nanshin M left Zamboanga 11 Jun for Davao, shelled by sub. M1 says shelled and S, no details. Nimitz Jun 44 11/21 07-13N 123-13E Tra 250 GN Ult 11 07-20N 122-55E NG NG Tensha M. #6 PR says hit by 4-inch, smoking. ULTRA rept left Zamboanga 11 Jun for Davao, shelled by sub. Fluckey Jun 44 11/24 46-58N 143-50E AK 5800 T4/6NSR M 11 46-50N 144-05E C-AK 1160 Chihaya M.

255 HADDO 2085

6

220 BARB 2086

8

S S S1

S S S1 S Unk D3 S S3 S S NG S1 S NG D2Q S S

Attack Numbers 2087–2100 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

166 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. IJS Fish PR says hit seen aft, S in 2nd att. WS1 says hit by 2 dud torp ca 2240 11 Jun @ 46-44N 143-40E, S1 caused flooding in engine room, 3rd torp hit #3 hold, expl & S by stern, 86 passengers & 12 crew killed. [ Fluckey says tons should be 2738.]

220 BARB 2087

8

Fluckey Jun 44 11/24 46-58N 143-50E AK 9800 T2/3NSR JSIM 11 46-50N 144-05E C-Crab 3830 Toten M. PR says hits seen, S by stern. WS1 says att by 2 subs & 4 a/c ca 2235 11 Jun, torp & S @ 46-44N 144-05E, 48 crew & 10 passengers killed.

361 GOLET 2088

2L Clark, J.S. Jun 44 11/20 Unk Unk Unk Unk U M 11 36-30N 154-30E XPkt 123 Kaikata M. #8 NG S {Kaigyo M. #8} Note {Kaikei M. #8} GF says in battle with surfaced sub, dropped DC; list says ret to owner 2 Mar 45. [Both alternate D4 names given in GF. No indication that sub fired before diving and no D reported. GOLET was only sub in area, believed sunk 14 Jun 44..]

HMS SIRDAR 2089

1

Spender Jun 44 11 N Sumatra Cstr 500 G M 12 NW Sumatra XPkt 91 Choyo M. #7 BSH says left afire. M says en rt Sibulga-Padang per Taheiyo Senso Tokusetsu Shi Kantei Shi. GF says lost 1 Jun 44 by accident in 1st Southern Expeditionary Fleet. [Not in W.]

D S S3

HMS STOIC 2090

3

Marriott Jun 44 12 07-54N 098-27E MV 3500 T2/3 M 12 Phuket, Siam B-ARS 1130 Kainan M. ISWJ WS1 says hit by 2 torp ca 1027 inside Phuket hbr & S. M1 says 8 crew and 20 troops killed.

S S XAP S1

250 FLIER 2091

1

Crowley Jun 44 13/15 16-00N 119-42E AO 9500 T2/4DUP SM 13 15-57N 119-42E A/C-AO 5135 Marifu M. I 16-00N 119-41E PR says 2 timed hits & b/u noise heard. ULTRA rept towed to Cavite, broke in half during storm, remains scrapped. WS1&2 say was in convoy MI-05 for Miri; ca 1555 13 Jun hit by torp #4 hold, towed by Miikesan M & arr Manila 15 Jun, given up 18 Jul as total loss after further D by storm, towed to shallow water & abandoned. [J credits S by a/c 6 Nov @ 14-25N 120-30E.]

D M S T1

270 RATON 2092

4

Davis Jun 44 13/20 04- S 109-46E Jk 38 GN S PR 38 Kheng Seng Lie PR says boarded, 11 Chinese taken off, S from pounding alongside, had ID# D5607. S2Q

220 BARB 2093

8

Fluckey Jun 44 13/23 51-38N 151-20E AP 10800 T2/2NSR S IJSM 13 50-53N 151-43E A-APK 5633 Takashima M. S PR says stern broke off & S, bow settling, radar pip lost. WS1&2 say avoided 1 torp, hit in #3 hold S1 ca 2131 @ 50-53N 151-42E, set off d/c on stern, S stern first ca 2307, 27 passengers, 13 crew and 5 gunners killed.

269 RASHER 2094

4

Laughon Jun 44 14/09 04-31N 122-25E AK 7000 T2/2DUP IJSM 14 04-35N 122-23E A-AK 3183 Koan M. PR says capsized. ULTRA confirms S. WS2 says convoy was H-27 c/o 7 marus & 2 escorts; hit 1003 @ 04-33N 122-23E by 1 torp, S stern first. M1 says 14 killed.

S S S1

269 RASHER 2095

4

Laughon Jun 44 14/09 04-31N 122-25E AK 4000 UltS PR says probable hits heard. ULTRA and WS2 rept no evident D to any other ship.

T2/2DUP Note

D

269 RASHER 2096

4

Laughon Jun 44 14/09 04-31N 122-25E AP UltS PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA & WS2 rept no other ship D.

6100

T1/1DUP Note

D

168 NAUTILUS 2097

10 Sharp Jun 44 14/17 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 masted schooner left awash.

S

385 BANG 2098

2

193 SWORDFISH 2099

12 Montross Jun 44 15/01 29-30N 141-11E AK 4800 T3/8NSR S JSM 14-15 29-30N 141-07E B-AK 4804 Kanseishi M. S I {Amaiko M.} PR says hits seen, last seen with stern out, ident as Buzyon M class. WS2 says hit 0103 by 2 torp port S1 side, S 0137. M1 says 2 killed.

193 SWORDFISH 2100

12 Montross Jun 44 15/00 29-30N 141-11E Same Same Same M 15 NE Sumisu-Jima B-AK 5123 Toyokawa M. PR says fired 3 salvos at AKs in convoy, only one ship hit. M1 says was with convoy c/o Miho M, Kanseishi M, Awaji M, & 5 escorts, collided with sub, bow D. [PR does not indicate collision, prob it was was with one of the other ships trying to evade torps.]

0 D D3A

282 TUNNY

6

S

03

03

04-28S 126-27E

Sch

100

GD Unk

Gallaher Jun 44 14/17 23-15N 143-15E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, listed, settled & put out lifeboats.

AO

7500

T1/3DUP Unident

Scott

Jun 44 16/05

S S S1

D3

20-10N 121-18E

D D4U

Sam

40

GT

167 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 2101 256 HAKE 2102

5

222 BLUEFISH 2103

5

243 BREAM 2104

1

243 BREAM 2105

1

270 RATON 2106

4

256 HAKE 2107

5

251 FLOUNDER 2108

269 RASHER 2109 HMS TRUCULENT 2110 310 BATFISH 2111

2

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2101–2115 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed PR says destroyed by 4-inch. Broach Jun 44 16/07 06-13N 126-06E XAV 10000 T2/6DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hits, slowed then speeded up again. Henderson Jun 44 16/09 02-28N 118-09E AK 3000 T1/3DUP IJSM 16 02-22N 118-14E C-APK 1422 Nanshin M. PR says hit seen, exploded, stbd list, b/u noise. WS1 says captured ship [ex-Ch Yung An], torp & S ca 1007 16 Jun @ loc given, 3 killed. M1 says 95 passengers may also have been killed. Chapple Jun 44 16/17 02-19N 128-40E AK 4000 T2/6DUP IJSM 16 02-23N 128-43E A-AK 5704 Yuki M. PR says hits heard & seen, b/u noise. WS1 says left Wasili, Halmahera 16 Jun for Manila; same day ca 1650 @ 02-22N 128-43E was hit port side between #3 & 4 holds & again in #3 hold, split in two & S, 18 crew killed. Chapple Jun 44 16/17 02-19N 128-40E AK 4000 T1/ DUP SM 16 02-20N 128-42E A-AK 1916 Hinode M. I 02-23N 128-43E J 01-01N 127-49E PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept aground, not operational again. WS1 and M1 say left Halmahera for Manila 15 Jun, ca 1650 16 Jun hit port side in engine room, drifted, ca 0503 17 Jun grounded on coral reef & abandoned, 13 crew, 6 gunners and 3 passengers killed. [Basis for J assessment not known.] Davis Jun 44 17/10 05-48N 113-51E AK 2500 T1/3DUP Ult 17 Sub position AK 252 Akegata M. #1 PR says wooden diesel AK Akegata M S, 9 POW taken. ULTRA rept call sign JMIP. Broach Jun 44 17/11 06-17N 126-17E AK 5500 T3/4DUP WJSM 17 06-10N 126-18E XAK 5591 Kinshu M. I {5606} PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS1 & M1 say left Palau for Yap 12 Jun; 15 Jun reordered to Davao; torp & S 1210 on 17 Jun, 1 killed, others rescued by XARC Osei M.. Stevens, J.E. Jun 44 17/13 06-58N 127-52E APK 4000 T4/4DUP WIM 17 06-33N 127-55E XAK 2681 Nihonkai M. JS {Nipponkai M.} PR says timed hits heard. WS1 says torp @ 06-36N 127-55E, 20 killed. [W lists as torpedo recovery ship.] Laughon Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard.

Jun 44 17/14

03-46S 128-05E

AK

5100

T1/2DUP

Damg. Eval. Unk S3 D 03 S S S1 D S S1

D S M SA S1

S S S2Q S S S1 S S S1 D 03

4

Alexander Jun 44 17 S Malacca Str. Claim Unconfirmed BSH says 1 of 5 junks S, date from Success Book.

3

Fyfe Jun 44 18/13 33-26N 135-34E AK 2200 T1/2DUP M 18 Shiono Misaki XSC 275 Tama M. #7 Note PR says broke in two & S. ULTRA rept torp att & D @ 33-28N 135-35E. [M1 says was XAM rerated XSC 10 May 44. Cundall ident per Senji Senpaku Shi. W ident as XAM & says survived war.]

21

G Unk

S S3

400

GN+Burn Unk

S3

7

Weiss Jun 44 18/21 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, burned & S.

HMS STORM 2113

4

Young Jun 44 18 05-59N 099-10E MV 1500 T3/4 S IJSM 18 05-59N 099-10E XPG 3011 Eiko M. S Note BSH says att escorted convoy, hit by 3 torp & S, slight counterattack. WS1 says torp & S ca 2034 S1 18 Jun, 2 killed. {W credits HMS STOIC 8 Jun, but STOIC att only small craft that day.} [M1 says was Aux Minesweeper Tender.]

218 ALBACORE 2114

9

Blanchard Jun 44 19/08 12-22N 137-04E CV 29800 T1/6DUP WIT 19 12-05N 138-12E CV 29300 Taiho J {31000} PR says hit heard, went deep, expl. Acc to Tully, last of 6 torp hit stbd side at 0810 & ruptured avgas tank;expl at 1432 & S at 1628; 660 lost, ca 1000 rescued by DDs.

S S

Kossler Jun 44 19/11 11-50N 137-57E CV 29800 T3/6DUP WIT 19 12-00N 137-46E CV 25675 Shokaku J {30000} PR says went deep, hits heard. Acc to Tully, hit by 3 torp stbd side at 1120, 1 screw disabled

S S

1

Sch

S S

283 TINOSA 2112

244 CAVALLA 2115

33-45N 128-03E

Jk

S S3

S1

S1

Attack Numbers 2116–2128

168

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. & ruptured avgas risers caused fires in hangers; abandoned, S at 1410; 1272 lost. TROM says killed incl 888 crew, 376 air group, & 8 civilians; ca 570 survived. 5 Broach Jun 44 20/07 05-34N 125-16E AP 7500 T2/4DUP S IJSM 20 05-36N 125-17E A-AK 5875 Hibi M. S PR says hits heard, screws stopped, b/u noise. WS2 says hit 0809 by 2 torp, cargo of gasoline S1 burned & S, of ca 2000 men of 22nd Independent Infantry Battalion & 14th Airfield Battalion ca 100 (M1 says 29 crew, 4 gunners, and 97 troops) killed. 5 Henderson Jun 44 21/02 04-04S 116-45E AK 4000 T2/9NSR S IJSM 21 03-58S 116-35E A/C3310 Kanan M. S APK PR says 1 hit seen, radar pip lost. [J gives tons as 3312.] WS1 says torp & S @ time & loc given, S1 39 killed. 12 Titus Jun 44 21/06 11-12N 121-42E Trk 200 GT D Ult 21 SW of Cebu Trk NG Shinshu M. #2 S Note PR says few gun hits, little D seen. [M1 shows no record of D; ULTRA location not close to sub D4Q posit; identification questionable.] 6 Drijfhout v. Hooff Jun 44 21 01-00S 130-35E CM 4400 T D ST 21 NW New Guinea CM 4000 Tsugaru D Patrol not in BSH; DNO says D. K-XIV operated from Fremantle under US control for Neth Forces S1P Intelligence Svc. ULTRA & TROM give posit 01-10S 130-30E. WS11-42 says left Sorong, New Guinea, 21 Jun; torp & D while near Salawati anchorage, arr Malifuddo for temp repair 22 Jun. TROM says hit stbd side & left hole 29 ×14 ft; mine deck & stowage flooded. Left Halmahera 29 Jun for Manila with escort of 2 PC & a/c. [S 29 Jun 44 by 227 DARTER.] 12 Titus Jun 44 22/05 09-01N 120-58E AO 7300 T2/4NUR D ISM 22 09-08N 120-55E XAO 10006 Itsukushima M. M PR says expl heard, forced deep. ULTRA rept repaired at Singapore. WS2 says left Singapore 18 D1 Jun, ca 0600 22 Jun hit by 1 of 4 torp, 1 killed; arr same day @ Negros I for temp repair, arr Manila 2 Jul, finally arr Sasebo 3 Aug. [S 27 Oct 44 by 320 BERGALL & a/c.] 3 Fyfe Jun 44 22/13 34-35N 137-51E AK 3000 T2/4DUP S M 22 34-36N 137-56E C-AK 887 Nagarakawa S M. ISJ {Nagaragawa M.} Note PR says hits seen, S stern first. WS1 says left Yokohama 20 Jun, ca 1400 22 Jun torp & S, 1 killed. S1 M1 says 25 crew and 1 passenger killed. {J confuses ship with one of same name, 990T, S by a/c 20 Oct 43.} 7 Weiss Jun 44 22/19 33-43N 127-44E Sam 50 GT S M 22 Sub position C-AK 139 Shoei M. S Ult 33-41N 127-50E NG NG PR says burned & S. ULTRA rept m/g fire, no ident of ship. M1 says 4 killed. S1 1 Crowley Jun 44 22/23 13-10N 120-27E AK 4000 T2/3NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen. 03 1 Crowley Jun 44 22/23 13-10N 120-27E AK 4000 T2/3NSR S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen & heard, last seen dead in water. 03 1 Crowley Jun 44 23/00 13-13N 120-00E AK 7500 T3/4NSR S ISM 23 13-10N 120-21E A-AK 5838 Belgium M. M PR says smoking & settling by stern. ULTRA rept torp ca 0040, ran aground, never operational. D1 WS1 says heavy D 25 Jun in Mindoro Sea, towed to Manila Bay & used as floating a/a battery. [S by a/c 18 Oct.] 6 Drijfhout v. Hooff Jun 44 23 Off Ceram LC 10 G S Note Dornia Baru PPA 446 Name from DNO; patrol not in BSH; K-XIV operated from Fremantle under US control for S2Q Neth Forces Intelligence Svc. 9 Wahlig Jun 44 24/00 34-36N 139-32E AK 3500 T2/3NSR S WIM 24 34-45N 139-30E XAK 2857 Kumanosan M. S JS {Kumanoyama M.} PR says hits seen, afire, breaking up. WS2 says was in convoy 4620B c/o 8 marus & 5 escorts, S1 hit 0030 under after mast, S 0100, 1 crew & 8 passengers killed. 9 Wahlig Jun 44 24/00 34-36N 139-32E AK 2000 T1/3NSR D S Note PR says hit heard, flames seen. WS2 says no other ships hit. 03

256 HAKE 2116

222 BLUEFISH 2117

167 NARWHAL 2118

HNMS K-XIV 2119

167 NARWHAL 2120

310 BATFISH 2121

283 TINOSA 2122

250 FLIER 2123 250 FLIER 2124 250 FLIER 2125

HNMS K-XIV 2126

214 GROUPER 2127

214 GROUPER 2128

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

169 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 2 Ramage Jun 44 24/06 30-14N 152-33E PC 300 GD S M 23 S of Honshu B-Pkt 152 Fukuju M. #3 SU PR says new 190' steel patrol boat armed with m/gs, stopped by 4-inch hits in stern, set afire S1 by 20mm, S stern first with 10 4-inch holes in side, 6 crew in water. M1 says lost by unk agent 23 Jun 44. [Name translated by Hajduk from photo of life ring.] 3 Austin Jun 44 24/08 09-57N 125-07E AP 6100 T2/3DUP S IJSM 24 09-56N 125-06E A-APK 3028 Aso M. S PR says hits heard, missing 2 hrs later. WS2 says att 0904, 1 torp avoided, 1 hit & blew stern S1 off, S 0936. M1 says 6 crew and 5 guards killed. 3 Austin Jun 44 24/12 09-54N 125-06E AP 9300 T1/4DUP D S Note PR says low order expl heard. [WS2 says Tsuyama M not hit.] 03 3 O’Kane Jun 44 24/24 32-30N 129-35E AK 7500 T2/3NSR S IJSM 24-5 32-24N 129-38E C-AO 4400 Nasusan M. S PR says fired at convoy of 6 ships & 12 esc, hits seen, sides blown out, sinking. ULTRA rept S1 CD 1 chased sub. WS1&2 say convoy HO-02 heading for Moji, ca 2354 24 Jun hit in engine room & S, 11 killed. 3 O’Kane Jun 44 24/24 32-30N 129-35E AO 10000 T2/3NSR S IJSM 24-5 32-24N 129-38E A-AK 6780 Tamahoko M. S PR says hits seen, afire & down by stern. WS1 says S ca 2354 24 Jun, 764 passengers & 35 S1 crew killed. [Wall says 560 of 722 US & Allied POW on board were lost.] 3 O’Kane Jun 44 24/24 32-30N 129-35E Same Same Same 0 WIJSM 24-5 32-24N 129-38E C-APK 3175 Tainan M. S PR does not claim other hits. WS1 says hit ca 2355 by 2 torp, S with bow vertical, 39 crew & S1 many of 454 passengers being repatriated from Taiwan killed. 3 O’Kane Jun 44 24/24 32-30N 129-35E Same Same Same 0 M 24-5 32-24N 129-38E A-AK 1937 Taheki M. S IS {Kennichi M.} S J S* PR does not claim hit. WS1 says S same time as Tamahoko M, 34 crew, 2 soldiers killed. S1 — — Jun 44 — — — — — X I 24 14-15N 119-40E A-AK 4645 {Tsurushima S M.} [No likely sub att 24 Jun; 259 JACK att 30 Jun appears correct. WS2 says grounded on reef & XE returned to Nhatrang Bay.] 2 Nichols, R.E. Jun 44 25/02 03-36N 127-14E AP 4400 T1/6NSR D S Note PR says hits seen & heard on 5-ship convoy. {PR endorsement claims Yuki M based on Intel; S 03 16 Jun by 243 BREAM.} WS2 says convoy c/o Yamamiya M, Shinten M, & 5 escorts, no hit rept here. [See later att same day.]

384 PARCHE 2129

272 REDFIN 2130

272 REDFIN 2131 306 TANG 2132

306 TANG 2133

306 TANG 2134

306 TANG 2135

— 2136

241 BASHAW 2137

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2129–2143 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

241 BASHAW 2138

2

Nichols, R.E. Jun 44 25/02 03-36N 127-14E AK 5700 T2/3NSR JSM 25 03-28N 127-06E A-AK 6440 Yamamiya M. I PR says hits seen & heard. ULTRA rept ran aground, total loss. WS2 says hit by 2 torp ca 0225 @ 03-27N 127-12E, 42 crew killed, disabled, towed by Shinten M, grounded at Talaud Is. 30 Jun, offloaded & abandoned 29 Jun 44.

S S H T1

259 JACK 2139

5

Krapf Jun 44 25/03 16-07N 119-44E AO 10000 T1/3NUR WIJSM 25 16-17N 119-40E C-AO 7268 San Pedro M. PR says hit heard, yellow flame. ULTRA rept convoy MATA-23 of 15 marus and 3 escorts. WS2 says this convoy left Manila for Keelung 24 Jun, ca 0430 25 Jun @ 16-09N 119-41E hit port side in #3 tank, burned until evening & S, 10 crew & 25 passengers killed.

S S S1

259 JACK 2140

5

Krapf Jun 44 25/03 16-07N 119-44E AK 7000 T1/3NUR S Note PR says timed hit heard, fires seen. WS2 says Nichizui M carried out rescue work, no other S here.

S

168 NAUTILUS 2141

10 Sharp Jun 44 25/15 04-15S 126-00E Claim Unconfirmed PR says single masted schooner destroyed, 18 survivors rescued.

Sch

4

Jk

HMS TRUCULENT 2142 193 SWORDFISH 2143 HMS TRUCULENT

Alexander Claim Unconfirmed BSH says possibly S.

Jun 44 25

S Malacca Str.

30

GD Unk

03 S S3

18

G Unk

S D3

12 Montross Jun 44 26/23 27-25N 141-55E Tra 400 GN Note Note PR says target left afire. ULTRA rept gun att @ 27-13N 142-00E. [See later att 27 Jun.]

XR

4

D

Alexander

Jun 44 26

03-15N 099-46E

MV

4000

T2/4

D

Attack Numbers 2144–2157 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

170 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 2144 IM 26 03-15N 099-46E A-APK 3040 Harugiku M. JS B-AK {Harukiku M.} BSH says was att in escorted convoy, S by 2 hits, recd severe counterattack & hit bottom. WS1 says hit by 2 torp ca 1345 26 Jun & S in 4 min, 30 pasengers killed. Wall says carried ca 1500 Allied POW, ca 200 lost when ship broke in two & S; ship was ex-Du Van Vaerwijk. {BSH gives name Harukiki M.} 193 SWORDFISH 12 Montross Jun 44 27/00 27-10N 141-57E Tra 400 GN 2145 M 27 Chichi-Jima B-AK 148 Hokuryu M. #10 Ult NG {Kanryu M. #10} PR says left afire, nearly awash. ULTRA rept S. M1 says shelled and S, 3 killed. 304 SEAHORSE 5 Cutter Jun 44 27/04 21-21N 120-18E AK 4000 T1/2TUR 2146 ISM 27 21-10N 120-31E A-APK 6385 Ussuri M. J 28 23-14N 119-49E PR says hit heard, stopped, low in water, 20 deg list. WS2 says in convoy MATA-23, ca 0518 27 Jun hit in port bow, #1 hold flooded, headed for Keelung but att by B-24 ca 2245, hit again by a/c ca 0315 28 Jun & S @ 23-45N 119-57E, 2 killed. [J credits a/c only.] 304 SEAHORSE 5 Cutter Jun 44 27/04 21-21N 120-18E AK 4000 T1/ TUR 2147 I 27 21-10N 120-31E PF 870 {Etorofu} PR says 2nd AK down by stern but underway escorted by TB. [Appears to be Ussuri M.] WS2 says Etorofu was escort of convoy MATA-23, no D. 304 SEAHORSE 5 Cutter Jun 44 27/04 21-21N 120-18E AO 10000 T3/4TUR 2148 IJSM 27 21-10N 120-31E A/C-AO 5135 Medan M. PR says 1 hit seen, 2 heard, fire on water also seen later by 385 BANG. WS2 says was in MATA-23, hit ca 0517, huge expl, avgas cargo burned, S 0600, all 58 in crew killed. 264 PARGO 4 Eddy Jun 44 27/15 06-21N 124-02E AK 4000 T1/4DUP 2149 Ult PR says late expl heard, screws stopped. ULTRA rept torp att, no D @ 06-10N 124-03E. HMS SEA ROVER 4 Angell Jun 44 27 Off Penang Jk 21 Dem 2150 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S 3 junks & took prisoners this patrol. [Also see entries for 5 Jun 44.] HMS TRUCULENT 4 Alexander Jun 44 27 S Malacca Str. Jk 22 Dem 2151 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 1 of 5 junks S; date from Success Book. HMS CLYDE 1 Brookes Jun 44 27 Andaman Is. MV NG G 2152 Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says motor ship, grounded; not in BSH. 264 PARGO 4 Eddy Jun 44 28/06 06-50N 122-41E AK 6600 T1/6DUP 2153 IJM 28 06-50N 122-32E A-AK 5236 Yamagiku M. S {Yamakiku M.} PR says exploded, afire aft, b/u noise. WS2 says left Halmahera for Manila 25 Jun in convoy M-25, ca 0712 28 Jun hit by 1 of 2 torp, S by stern ca 0720, 3 killed. 264 PARGO 4 Eddy Jun 44 28/06 06-50N 122-41E AK 4000 T1/ DUP 2154 I 28 06-50N 122-33E PF 940 {CD 10} PR says hit heard on unident ship. WS2 says was escort of convoy M-25, no mention of D. [S 27 Sep 44 by 390 PLAICE.] 315 SEALION 1 Reich Jun 44 28/08 34-03N 129-00E AK 4000 T1/3DUP 2155 WIJSM 28 33-53N 129-01E XAC 2386 Sansei M. PR says hit heard, stbd list, S by bow. WS1 says left Shanghai 25 Jun for Moji with copper, automobiles, & peanut oil; ca 0752 28th was hit stbd amidships, listed & S, 22 crew & 4 passengers killed. 311 ARCHER-FISH 3 Wright, W.H. Jun 44 28/11 24-44N 140-20E DD 1400 T2/4DUP 2156 WIS 28 S of Io Jima PF 940 CD 24 J {800} PR says broke in half, flame & smoke. WS says after escorting convoy to Iwo Jima was anchoring when hit by 2 torp @ sub position & S by bow, 58 killed. 206 GAR 12 Lautrup Jun 44 28/13 25-50N 143-05E AK 900 GD 2157 Note Unident I 28 SW of Mokpo B-AG {878} {Takatori M. #1} Ult W Oura I. AK {874} PR says burned to waterline, gutted. ULTRA rept call sign JNHH, might also be T 103 at Iwo Jima. WS1 says left Mokpo 28 Jun 44, S 1 Jul. [M1 says JNHH is correct call sign for Taketori M. See 306 TANG att 1 Jul. Although it has been determined that the identification of Takatori M #1 was incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.]

Damg. Eval. S S1

S S

S1 S S SA S1P

D H 03XE S S S1 D Note 03 S S3 S S3 D D4 S S S1 D M 03XE S S S1

S S S1 S S NG S2U

171 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. HMS TRUCULENT 2158 249 FLASHER 2159

249 FLASHER 2160

215 GROWLER 2161

215 GROWLER 2162 187 STURGEON 2163

227 DARTER 2164

385 BANG 2165

385 BANG 2166

385 BANG 2167 HMS STURDY 2168 HMS TRUCULENT 2169 306 TANG 2170

259 JACK 2171

Reference Source(s) Comments

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Attack Numbers 2158–2171 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

4

Alexander Jun 44 28 S Malacca Str. Jk 22 Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 1 of 5 junks S; date from Success Book. S3 3 Whitaker Jun 44 29/01 00-43S 105-31E AK 7500 T3/3NSR S IJSM 29 00-44N 105-40E A/C-AK 6079 Nippo M. S PR says broke in half & S. WS2 says left Miri for Singapore 25 Jun in convoy MISHI-03, ca 0217 S1 29 Jun hit stbd side by 2 torp & S bow first; 12 crew and 75 out of total of 598 troops and 30 passengers killed. [Captured ship, ex-Sw Ningpo.] 3 Whitaker Jun 44 29/01 00-43S 105-31E AP 10000 T2/3NSR S IS 29 Singapore AO 14050 Notoro H W HA PR says heavy expl, black smoke, stopped. ULTRA rept towed to Singapore. WS2 says hit same time as D1 Nippo M by 3 torp, towed to Selatar Naval Base, Singapore. W says while in drydock heavily D by B-29, reduced to floating oil storage, scrapped Jan 47. [W says AO converted to CVS then back to AO; heavy D by a/c 5 Nov 44 & not operational thereafter; J credits S by a/c that date; hulk survived war, scrapped 1947.] 9 Oakley Jun 44 29/02 19-09N 120-37E AO 10000 T3/6NSR S WIJSM 29 19-00N 121-42E XAK 1923 Katori M. S PR says 1 hit seen, exploded, radar pip lost. WS1 says torp & S ca 0230 29 Jun @ loc given, 44 S1 crew killed. 9 Oakley Jun 44 29/02 19-09N 120-37E DE 600 T1/ NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1 of 3 escorts missing later. 03 11 Murphy, C.L. Jun 44 29/07 27-41N 129-09E AK 9300 T4/4DUP S IJSM 29 27-47N 129-05E C-AP 7089 Toyama M. S PR says went deep, timed hits & b/u noise heard. WS1 says left Koniya, Amami-O-Shima 29 Jun S1 in convoy for Naha with ca 4000 members of Okinawa Dispatch Force; ca 0730 that day @ 27-43N 129-04E was hit port side in bow & #7 hold, cargo of gasoline burned, 3rd torp hit between #5 hold & eng rm, hull split & S in 1 min, 3627 army & 76 crew killed. 3 McClintock Jun 44 29/14 02-19N 127-57E CM 4400 T2/6DUP S WIST 29 Morotai I. CM 4000 Tsugaru S J {4400} PR says went deep, hit heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept S @ 02-10N 128-05E. WS11-42 & TROM S1P say left Halmahera for Manila 29 Jun, ca 1425 was hit by 2 torp & S 1449, CO & unk others killed. [D by K-XIV 21 Jun. W gives displ 4000T standard, 4400T normal.] 2 Gallaher Jun 44 29/15 17-13N 118-24E AO 10000 T3/4DUP S WISM 29 17-13N 118-18E XAO 10564 Mirii M. M PR says hole seen amidships. ULTRA rept repaired in Empire until Nov 44. WS2 says left Moji D1 for Manila 20 Jun in convoy HI-67, ca 1510 29 Jun hit under bridge but reached Manila under own power, returned to Moji & Nagasaki for repair. M1 says 6 killed. [S 15 Jan 45 by a/c.] 2 Gallaher Jun 44 29/15 17-13N 118-24E APK 7500 T2/2DUP S ISM 29 17-13N 118-18E A/C-AO 5135 Sarawak M. M PR says hole under bridge, listing, deck under. ULTRA rept reached Manila, repaired 24 Jul 44. D1 WS2 says bow crushed by torp, speed reduced to 9 kt but reached Manila, 26 soldiers lost. [D 24 Jan 45 by 321 BESUGO & 322 BLACKFIN, S 19 Mar 45 by mine.] 2 Gallaher Jun 44 29/15 17-13N 118-24E AK 6500 T3/4DUP S UltS Note PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA & WS2 report no others hits. 03 1 Anderson Jun 44 29 W coast Siam Jk 30 Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 4

3

5

Alexander Jun 44 29 S Malacca Str. Jk 19 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 1 of 5 junks S; date from Success Book. O’Kane Jun 44 30/01 35-03N 125-08E AK 5500 T1/1NSR JSM 30 35-05N 125-00E A/C-AK 5705 Nikkin M. I {5857} PR says back broken, S. WS1 says left Moji 21 Jun for Woosung with 3400 passengers; ca 0205 on 29th @ loc given was torp, broke in two & S, 3150 passengers & 69 crew lost. [I appears confused with 5857T Nikki M, S 22 Feb 44 by 285 BALAO.] Krapf Jun 44 30/02 14-25N 119-47E AK 4000 T2/3NSR S Note PR says timed hits on 2 ships, 1 smoking, radar pip lost. WS2 says this was convoy SAMA-08 c/o Tsurushima M, Matsukawa M, Mayasan M, Yamabuki M, & 2 escorts, no hit rept here. [See later attacks same day.]

S S3 S S S1

D 03

Attack Numbers 2172–2187

172

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 5 Krapf Jun 44 30/02 14-25N 119-47E AK 4000 T1/3NSR S UltS 30 14-15N 119-40E C-AK 4652 Note S PR says timed hit seen. ULTRA & WS2 rept only next 2 hit. 03 5 Krapf Jun 44 30/02 14-25N 119-47E AK 4000 T2/4NSR D UltS Note PR says timed expl seen. ULTRA and WS2 rept only next 2 hit. 03 5 Krapf Jun 44 30/03 14-25N 119-47E AK 4000 T2/4NSR D JSM 30 14-15N 119-40E C-AK 4652 Tsurushima M S I 24 PR says hit seen on straggler, radar pip lost. ULTRA rept hit by 3 torp ca 1310 @ 14-15N 119-40E. S1 WS2 & M1 say left Saigon for Manila 25 Jun in convoy SAMA-08; ca 0312 30 Jun hit port side by 3 torp & S, 44 crew, 18 gunners killed; many casualties among 330 passengers. [SBS lists this ship D by mine 23 Jun 44 @ Kega Point; mines laid there by JACK 22 Feb 44; no likely sub att 24 Jun.] 5 Krapf Jun 44 30/04 14-25N 119-47E AK 4000 T3/4NSR S JSM 30 14-25N 119-45E A-AK 3832 Matsukawa M. S I SA PR says hits seen, radar pip lost. ULTRA rept hit by 4 torp ca 0422 & S in 5 min. WS2 says capsized S1 after 4 hits & S. M1 says 7 crew, 15 gunners, and 9 passengers killed. 1 Reich Jun 44 30/09 34-28N 125-21E Sam 50 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S, survivors in water. S3 1 Stevens, C.B. Jun 44 30/16 28-22N 141-17E AK 4000 T2/4DUP S IJSM 30 28-20N 141-23E XAK 986 Hyakufuku M. S W {Hyakafuku M.} PR says hit heard, b/u noise. WS1 says was in convoy 4620B; hit by 2 torp ca 1630 & S in 5 min, S1 16 killed. [W says was former XPG reclassified XAK.] 1 Stevens, C.B. Jun 44 30/16 28-22N 141-17E AK 4000 T1/ DUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR say hit heard. [No record of any other ship hit here.] 03 12 Montross Jun 44 30/21 28-02N 153-24E Tra 100 GN S M 30 N of MinamiC-Fish 127 Chiyoda M. #8 S Tori-Jima PR says afire, stern under. M1 says 24 killed. S1 2 Sherwood Jun 44 30 NE Sumatra Smc NG G D Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says att convoy, D claimed in Success Book. D4 3 Fyfe Jul 44 1/12 31-45N 140-39E Tra 500 GD S WISM 1 31-26N 141-11E B-AK 226 Isuzugawa S M.#5 PR says left settling after 10 4-inch hits, no survivors. WS1 gives name as Isuzugawa M. (without S1 number 5) & says left Tokyo for Cebu 1 Jul; torp & S that day @ sub position, casualties not given. 3 Fyfe Jul 44 1/12 31-45N 140-39E YP 300 GD S M 1 31-26N 141-11E B-Pkt 138 Shini M. S W {Kamo M.} I {Kamoi M.} PR says afire & holed by 4-inch and 20mm. M1 says 23 killed, no survivors. S1 3 O’Kane Jul 44 1/15 34-27N 123-46E AK 2000 T1/2DUP S M 1 Mokpo, Korea B-AK 878 Takatori M. S WJS XAO #1 Note PR says hit seen, stern in air, S. WS1 says torp & S 1 Jul @ 34-27N 123-46E, 28 killed, no S1 survivors. {I gives date 28 Jun; see 206 GAR att that date.} 3 O’Kane Jul 44 1/23 34-33N 125-12E AK 4000 T1/2NSR S JM 2 34-40N 125-25E C-AK 998 Taiun M. #2 S IS 1 {Daiun M. #2} PR says big expl, bow out, S in 20 sec. WS1 says torp & S ca 0001 2 Jul @ loc given, 20 killed. S1 — — Jul 44 — — — — — X I 1 19-00N 120-55E A-AK 8990 {Yoshino M.} S [280 STEELHEAD & 384 PARCHE att 31 Jul 44 appear correct.] {I date is misprint.} XE — — Jul 44 — — — — — X I 1 05-39S 119-28E C-AK 3098 {Nikko M.} S JS SM [No likely sub att; J and WS2 say S by mine. See mine list.] XE

259 JACK 2172 259 JACK 2173 259 JACK 2174

259 JACK 2175

315 SEALION 2176 390 PLAICE 2177

390 PLAICE 2178 193 SWORDFISH 2179

HMS SPITEFUL 2180 310 BATFISH 2181

310 BATFISH 2182

306 TANG 2183

306 TANG 2184

— 2185 — 2186

HMS STRATAGEM 2187

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Pelly Jul 44 1 Andaman Is. Claim Unconfirmed Success Book says D; BSH evaluates att unsuccessful.

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

MV

1100

T1/4

D 03

173 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 311 ARCHER-FISH 2188 311 ARCHER-FISH 2189

Reference Source(s) Comments 3

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Wright, W.H. Jul 44 2/12 27-08N 142-04E Ult PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept sub att @ 27-07N 142-08E.

Attack Numbers 2188–2203 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

AP

10000

T4/6DUP Note

D

Wright, W.H. Jul 44 2/12 27-08N 142-04E AK 2000 T1/1DUP Ult Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept sub att @ 27-07N 142-08E. HMS SPITEFUL 2 Sherwood Jul 44 2 NE Sumatra Jk 70 G 2190 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S 70-ton junk by gunfire. 218 ALBACORE 9 Blanchard Jul 44 3/10 08-10N 136-18E AK 900 GD 2191 M 3 08-10N 136-18E C-AK 130 Taihei M. Note {Taimei M.} PR says wood interisland stmr, burned to waterline, ident as Taimei M by 5 survivors. [Cundall says Taimei M was steel stmr S Oct 44 by a/c. M1 says Taihei M was wooden Ms en rt Yap-Palau, untraced post-war.] 187 STURGEON 11 Murphy, C.L. Jul 44 3/13 28-52N 129-56E APK 9300 T3/4DUP 2192 M 3 28-53N 129-51E A-AK 6862 Dairin M. IJS {Tairin M.} PR says hits seen & heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy TAKA-604 c/o 9 marus & 10 escorts; att 1322, evaded 1 torp & tried to ram, hit by 3 & S by bow, 19 killed. 283 TINOSA 7 Weiss Jul 44 3/23 32-25N 128-46E AP 10900 T2/2NUP 2193 IJSM 3 32-25N 128-50E C-APK 7954 Kamo M. PR says settled f wd, disappeared, b/u noise. WS2 says this was convoy TAMO-20B c/o 7 marus & 3 escorts; hit 2300 in #3 hold & S in 3 min, 425 passengers & 84 crew killed. 283 TINOSA 7 Weiss Jul 44 3/23 32-25N 128-46E AK 7500 T3/4NUP 2194 ISM 3 32-42N 128-13E B-AO 2733 Konzan M. J {Konsan M.} PR says back broken, b/u noise. WS2 says hit same time as Kamo M, 23 crew killed. 304 SEAHORSE 5 Cutter Jul 44 3/24 19-28N 115-41E AK 7500 T2/2NUR 2195 IJSM 3-4 20-21N 115-00E C-AK 2232 Gyoyu M. PR says stern blown off, b/u noise. WS1&2 say S 4 Jul @ 20-21N 115-08E, 1 killed; convoy c/o 4 marus &2 escorts was carrying troops of 22nd Div to Saigon. [Captured ship, ex-Br Joan Moller.] 304 SEAHORSE 5 Cutter Jul 44 3/24 19-28N 115-41E AK 4000 T3/6NUR 2196 Note Note PR says hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept Nitto M D @ 19-20N 115-50E, prob S later. [See SEAHORSE att next day.] 362 GUAVINA 2 Tiedeman Jul 44 4/04 07-34N 133-45E AK 5800 T3/4NUP 2197 WIJSM 4 07-50N 133-40E B-AK 3052 Tama M. PR says hits heard, screws stopped, expl, b/u noise. WS2 says att 0352, evaded 2 but hit by 1 in #4 hold, S in 6 min, of 606 on board, 11 crew, 3 gunners and 321 troops and passengers killed. 306 TANG 3 O’Kane Jul 44 4/06 35-22N 125-56E XAV 16000 T2/3DUP 2198 ISM 4 35-22N 125-55E C-AK 6886 Asukasan M. J {Asukazan M.} PR says S, 50 survivors in water. WS1 says left Tung Ting Lake area, China, 25 Jun for Yawata with 11400 tons iron ore; ca 0730 4 Jul @ loc given was hit under bridge & at stern by 2 of 3 torp, broke in two & S, 33 passengers & 32 crew killed. 304 SEAHORSE 5 Cutter Jul 44 4/13 20-20N 114-54E APK 4000 T3/3DUP 2199 ISM 4 20-18N 115-02E C-APK 1518 Kyodo M. #28 J {1506} PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS1 says S 4 Jul @ 20-20N 115-02E, 7 killed. 304 SEAHORSE 5 Cutter Jul 44 4/13 20-20N 114-54E APK 7500 T2/3DUP 2200 IJSM 3-4 19-20N 115-50E A-AK 2186 Nitto M. PR says hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept prob S here after D by SEAHORSE 3 Jul. WS1 says S 4 Jul @ 20-20N 115-02E, 3 killed. WS2 says S @ 19-28N 115-41E. 306 TANG 3 O’Kane Jul 44 4/21 36-05N 125-48E AK 7000 T1/2NUR 2201 JSM 3-4 Sub position C-AK 6933 Yamaoka M. I U W coast Korea PR says back broken, S, POW identified as Ama-auka M. WS1 says was on trials 23 days after completion when torp & S 3 Jul @ sub position, all 58 crew lost. HMS STRATAGEM 1 Pelly Jul 44 4 Andaman Is. MV 1900 T1/2 2202 Claim Unconfirmed Success Book says D; BSH evaluates att unsuccessful. HMS STURDY 1 Anderson Jul 44 4 W coast Siam Tug 200 G 2203 UltM 4 07-25N 099-00E AT 195 Sugi M.

03 D 03 S S3 S S S2

S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 S XR S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 D 03 S S

Attack Numbers 2204–2219 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HMS STURDY 2204

1

HMS STURDY 2205

1

HMS STURDY 2206

1

HMS STURDY 2207

1

390 PLAICE 2208

1

281 SUNFISH 2209

7

223 BONEFISH 2210

5

HMS SEA ROVER 4 2211 S3 HMS SEA ROVER 4 2212 281 SUNFISH 2213

7

306 TANG 2214

3

315 SEALION 2215

1

263 PADDLE 2216

4

263 PADDLE 2217

4

383 PAMPANITO 2218

2

245 COBIA 2219

1

174 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. BSH says destroyed; date from Success Book. ULTRA says Sugi M & 1 barge S, ML D, junk being D3 towed S.M1 says surrendered at end of war. Anderson Jul 44 4 W coast Siam Ltr 100 G S Ult 4 07-25N 099-00E Bge NG NG S BSH says destroyed; ULTRA says barge S. S2U Anderson Jul 44 4 W coast Siam Tug 100 G S Ult 4 07-25N 099-00E ML NG NG D BSH says motor launch destroyed; ULTRA says ML D. D2U Anderson Jul 44 4 W coast Siam Ltr 100 G S Ult 4 07-25N 099-00E Jk NG NG S BSH says destroyed; ULTRA says was being towed, S. S2U Anderson Jul 44 4 W coast Siam Ltr 100 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says small craft destroyed; not mentioned in ULTRA msg. D3 Stevens, C.B. Jul 44 5/02 27-43N 141-02E APK 9500 T2/3NSR S WIJSM 5 27-50N 141-20E XAN 857 Kogi M. S PR says huge expl, disappeared. WS1 says left Futami hbr, Chichi-Jima with 2 other ships 5 Jul to S1 avoid air raids; ca 0140 6th group was att by 3 subs. [May have meant torps. No other sub present. Kogi M hit by 2 torp stbd bow & eng rm, expl & S immed, 3 killed. ULTRA posit 27-10N 142-11E. Shelby Jul 44 5/15 51-35N 156-30E AK 4000 T1/3DSP S IJSM 5 51-28N 156-28E C-AK 2577 Shinmei M. S PR says seen to S. M1 says arr at Ozernovskii, Kamchatka 3 Jul; while anchored & unloading ca S1 1255 5 Jul was torp & S @ loc given, 3 killed. Edge Jul 44 5/16 00-41N 119-51E Lug 100 GD S M 5 NW Celebes B-AK 174 Ryuetsu M. S PR says 2 masts with oil drums, hit by 4-inch, still burning after 4 hours. M1 says wooden Ms, S1 shelled and sunk. Angell Jul 44 5 Off Penang Jk 50 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH say S 3 junks & took prisoners during patrol; date from Success Book. Angell Jul 44 5 Off Penang Jk 38 Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH say S 3 junks & took prisoners during patrol; date from Success Book. S3 Shelby Jul 44 6/00 52-12N 154-30E AK 4000 T1/3TSR S M 6 51-20N 155-11E AK 2198 Ob S Note PR says heard blow up, closed wreckage, survivors in rafts; Soviet ship; various sources say S off S1E Yavina. M cites Russian sources “The Soviet-Japanese War at Sea: The Price of Victory” et al: Was en rt Vladivostok-Petropavlovsk with cargo of coal, hit by 1 torp stbd and sunk in 1-2 min, 14 killed. Survivors in lifeboat reached shore on Kamchatka next day. O’Kane Jul 44 6/03 38-40N 123-40E AK 4000 T2/2TUR S M 6 38-50N 123-35E C-AK 1469 Tong Lee M. S IS {Dori Go} J {Dori M.} PR says hits seen, wreckage & lifeboats left. ULTRA ident as ex-Chinese Tong Lee. WS1 says this S1 captured ship was torp & S 6 Jul @ loc given, 2 crew & 14 passengers killed. M1 says was chartered Chinese-owned ship; Dori is Japanese reading of Tong Lee. Reich Jul 44 6/05 29-59N 122-53E AK 7500 T1/4TUP S IJSM 6 29-55N 122-56E C-AK 1922 Setsuzan M. S PR says settled by stern & S. WS2 says was captured ship in convoy 3311 c/o 13 marus & 2 escorts, S1 hit 0545 by 1 torp @ 29-57N 122-51E, 1 killed. [M1 ident as ex-Nor Helios.] Nowell Jul 44 6/09 03-24N 125-28E AK 7500 T1/4DUP D S Note PR says timed expl, cloud of smoke. WS2 says ships were Kaoi M #3 & Tonan M, not hit. 03 Nowell Jul 44 6/09 03-24N 125-28E DD 1200 T1/2DUP S WIS 6 W Sangihe I. DD 1215 Hokaze S J {1300} PR says hit seen, cloud of smoke, bow under. ULTRA posit 03-25N 125-30E. WS2 says left Tahuna S1 with survivors of Yamamiya, torp & S ca 0910 @ 03-25N 125-30E, over half of passengers & unk crew killed, only 49 passengers picked up by Kaio M #3 & Tonan M. [S 25 Jun by 241 BASHAW.] Summers Jul 44 6/14 34-35N 137-48E AK 5100 T1/3DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, screws stopped, b/u noise. 03 Becker Jul 44 6/23 28-25N 151-46E XAM 400 GM S M 6 28-54N 150-50E C-Fish 138 Takamiya M. S I Go

175 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Comments I PR says S by 4-inch, 20mm & PR shows no such att.} — — Jul 44 W

193 SWORDFISH 2220

HMS PORPOISE 2221

1

HMS STURDY 2222

1

HMS STURDY 2223

1

261 MINGO 2224

4

223 BONEFISH 2225

281 SUNFISH 2226

5

7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Attack Numbers 2220–2237 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

XPkt .50cal. M1 says 22 killed. {W credits 193 SWORDFISH as prob but S1 — 6

— 28-54N 150-50E

— XPkt

— 138

— {Takamiya M.}

[PR shows no such att; 245 COBIA appears correct.] Marsham Jul 44 6 Malacca Strait Jk 10 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says POW taken. Anderson Jul 44 6 W coast Siam Jk 50 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed; date from Success Book. Anderson Jul 44 6 W coast Siam MV 200 G Ult NG Phuket NG NG Taeho M. BSH says destroyed, Success Book describes target as ferry. ULTRA rept S before 12 Jul by sub flying rising sun flag. Staley Jul 44 7/02 13-55N 118-30E DD 1700 T3/8NUP WIT 7 W of Manila DD 2077 Tamanami J 2100 PR says blew up & S bow first. ULTRA posit 14-10N 117-50E. I says missing. TROM says was esc Kokuyo M Singapore to Manila, all hands lost. Edge Jul 44 7/14 02-40N 118-22E Lug 200 GD M 7 02-04N 118-22E B-AK 207 Ryuei M. WIS Tarakan XPkt PR says no sign of guns, hit by 4-inch, dead in water, photo. WS1 says torp (sic) & S 7 Jul @ sub posit. M1 says 2 killed. Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 300 GD UltM 7 47-21N 152-23E C-Ms 50 Hokuyo M. #105 PR says 11 sampans seen to b/u & sink. ULTRA ident Hokuyo M #105, Ebisu M, Kinei M, Kannon M #5; 3 S, 1 heavy D. Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 300 GD Ult 7 47-21N 152-23E NG NG Ebisu M. PR says S; ident by ULTRA. [Not in M1.] Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 200 GD UltM 7 47-21N 152-23E C-Ms 39 Kinei M. #5 PR says S; ident by ULTRA. [Trawler of same name rept S 27 May 45 by 417 TENCH.] Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 200 GD Ult 7 47-21N 152-23E NG NG Kannon M. #5 PR says S; ident by ULTRA. [Not in M1.] Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to b/u & sink. Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to b/u & sink. Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to b/u & sink. Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to b/u & sink. Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 125 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to b/u & sink. Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 125 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to b/u & sink.

X S XE S S3 S S3 S S S2Q S S S1 S S S1 S S S1

281 SUNFISH 2227

7

S NG S2Q S S S1 S NG D2Q S

281 SUNFISH 2228

7

281 SUNFISH 2229

7

281 SUNFISH 2230

7

281 SUNFISH 2231

7

281 SUNFISH 2232

7

281 SUNFISH 2233

7

281 SUNFISH 2234

7

281 SUNFISH 2235

7

281 SUNFISH 2236

7

Shelby Jul 44 Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to b/u & sink.

7/14

47-29N 152-29E

Sam

125

GD Unk

S

281 SUNFISH 2237

7

Shelby Jul 44 Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to b/u & sink.

7/14

47-29N 152-29E

Sam

125

GD Unk

S

S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3

S3

S3

176

Attack Numbers 2238–2255 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 281 SUNFISH 2238

7

281 SUNFISH 2239

7

281 SUNFISH 2240

7

305 SKATE 2241

5

305 SKATE 2242

5

249 FLASHER 2243

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says wrecked, afire, sinking. Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Sam 125 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to b/u & sink. Shelby Jul 44 7/14 47-29N 152-29E Pat 500 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. Gruner Jul 44 7/17 47-43N 147-55E DD 1700 T2/3DUP WIST 7 N of Etorofu DD 2090 Usugumo J {1950} PR says back broken, port list. ULTRA posit 47-40N 148-10E. WS5 says was with convoy KI-504, ca 1630 in Sea of Okhotsk hit in boiler rm, split in two & S in 6 min. TROM says no survivors. Gruner Jul 44 7/17 47-43N 147-55E AK 7500 T1/3DUP UltM 7 Sub position C-Crab 6003 Kasado M. PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept Kasado M badly D @ 47-40N 148-10E 148-10E (per JANAC notes). WS5 says dodged 3 torp & fired at sub, still with convoy 9 Jul. [M1 gives no details; D must have been minor. See 281 SUNFISH att 9 Jul. J says S 8 Aug 45 by Soviet a/c.] Whitaker IM

Jul 44

7/24 7

13-02N 109-26E 13-08N 109-28E

AK XAK

— Rabaul

D3 S D3 S S3 S S S1 D D L3

4000 3557

T2/4NSR Koto M. [#2 Go] {Koto M.}

— SC

— 135

— {Cha 6}

X S XE

JS PR says seen to S. WS1 says torp & S ca 0105 8 Jul @ loc given, 2 killed. — 7

Damg. Eval. S

S S S1

— 2244

— — Jul 44 WI [No likely sub att; not in J.]

HMS STURDY 2245

1

Anderson Jul 44 7 W coast Siam Ult 7 NE of Penang BSH says destroyed. ULTRA says 2 ships S by sub.

Jk NG

60 NG

Dem NG

S S S2U

HMS STURDY 2246

1

Anderson Jul 44 7 W coast Siam Ult 7 NE of Penang BSH says destroyed. ULTRA says 2 ships S by sub.

Jk NG

60 NG

Dem NG

S NG S2U

199 TAUTOG 2247

12 Baskett Jul 44 8/07 40-56N 141-27E AK 2000 T2/4DSR IJSM 8 41-17N 141-30E C-AK 887 Matsu M. PR says S, POW taken. WS1 says left Tokyo 3 Jul for Muroran with 400 tons cargo; ca 0500 8th @ loc given sighted 4 torp tracks & was hit by 2 & S, 22 crew killed.

S S S1

223 BONEFISH 2248

5

Edge Jul 44 8/18 02-41N 118-09E WI 8 02-25N 118-14E PR says interisland stmr, left afire. [Not in GF or M1.]

GT Moji M.

S S S1Q

280 STEELHEAD 2249

6

Whelchel Jul 44 8/20 18-05N 120-08E Sam 30 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 20mm & 50cal, believe S later by 364 HAMMERHEAD.

GN Unk

D

— 2250

— — Jul 44 — I 8 [No likely sub att; S 11 Apr 45 by a/c.]

— 2251

— — Jul 44 — — I 8 Rabaul [No likely sub att; S 9 Sep 44 by HMS PORPOISE mine.]

— 2252

300 60

D3

— SC

— 135

— {Cha 7}

X L XE

— SC

— 135

— {Cha 9}

X L XE

— — Jul 44 — — — I 8 08-00N 114-38E XSC [260 LAPON att 18 Jul appears correct.] {I date probably misprint.}

— 233

— {Kurama M.}

X S XE

1

Martin Jul 44 9/00 19-13N 120-41E Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to S. [D by 280 STEELHEAD earlier.]

80

GN Unk

S

281 SUNFISH 2254

7

Shelby Jul 44 9/11 51-17N 155-34E AK 7500 T2/3DUP S IJSM 9 51-19N 155-43E A-AK 6284 Taihei M. S PR says hits seen, b/u noise. WS5 says was part of convoy KI-504, S 9 Jul. WS1 says left Otaru for S1 Kasiwabara 5 Jul with 1812 soldiers of 91st Division & related units; ca 0953 9th evaded torp from stbd but was hit by 2 more under bridge & in #1 hold, abandoned 1005 & S by bow 1045 @ 51-23N 155-48E, 902 soldiers & 54 crew lost.

281 SUNFISH 2255

7

Shelby Ult

364 HAMMERHEAD 2253

Jul 44

9/11

— Rabaul

Cstr XPkt

51-17N 155-34E

Sam

S3

AK

6600

T2/3DUP Note

D

177 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says timed hit heard, more b/u noise. ULTRA ident Kasado M 6003T APK with convoy KI-504 @ 51-19N 155-43E, no D. [Att 7 Jul by 305 SKATE, S 8 Aug 45 by Soviet a/c.] 12 Baskett Jul 44 9/13 43-06N 144-08E Tra 100 GD IM 9 SW of Kushiro Fish 18 Yawata M. PR says left awash & sinking. Listed as sunk in source M5, not in M1. 4 Claggett Jul 44 9/15 06-22N 126-18E AP 10000 T2/6DUP Ult 9 06-18N 126-13E XAPK 10438 Gokoku M. PR says expl heard, much smoke, headed for beach. ULTRA rept att, minor or no D. [Not in M1. W says reclassified from XCL to XAP 1943; S 10 Nov 44 by 220 BARB.] 1 Langridge Jul 44 9 N Sumatra AO 400 G M 9 Off Olehleh B-AG NG Raran M. Ult NG 35 {Karan M.} BSH says left ablaze, possibly S. ULTRA rept shelled by sub. M1 says shelled & S, no other data available. [Location of Olehleh, Aceh, Indonesia 05-34N 095-17E.] 5 Edge Jul 44 10/06 07-10N 119-12E Sam 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says set afire by 4-inch, awash. 7 Weiss Jul 44 10/08 32-12N 127-00E Tra 100 GD I 9 W of Danjo I. Fish 19 Shosei M. #5 PR says burned & S.

199 TAUTOG 2256 247 DACE 2257

HMS SPIRIT 2258

223 BONEFISH 2259 283 TINOSA 2260

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2256–2270 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. 03 S S S1 D L L4 D S S1 S D3 S S S2

HMS TALLY HO 2261

6

Bennington Jul 44 10 03-50N 100-41E MV 250 G D UltM 10 03-45N 100-45E C-AK 123 Choun M. #3 D BSH says blank patrol; info from Success Book. ULTRA says att rept. M1 says shelled; survived war. D1

315 SEALION 2262

1

Reich Jul 44 11/01 37-30N 124-34E AK 4000 T1/3NSR S M 11 37-31N 124-23E C-AK 1034 Daian M. #2 S S {Taian M.} IJ {Taian M. #2} PR says hit seen, radar pip disappeared, b/u noise. WS1 says left Dairen 9 Jul for Yawata; ca 0139 S1 11 Jul @ 37-30N 124-32E was hit stbd side between #1 & 2 holds & S in 40 sec, 26 killed.

315 SEALION 2263

1

Reich Jul 44 11/07 37-24N 124-31E AK 4100 T1/2DSR S IJSM 11 N of Tsingtao C-AK 2417 Tsukushi M. #2 S PR says hit heard, debris & smoke, radar pip disappeared. WS1 says torp & S 11 Jul after being S1 circled by sub @ 37-26N 124-27E, 40 killed.

308 APOGON 2264

4

Schoeni Jul 44 12/02 19-11N 122-38E AK 4000 T3/6NUP D Ult 12 18-50N 122-20E A-ARL 9433 Mayasan M. L PR says fired at 3 overlapping ships, expl heard. ULTRA rept 2 torps hit rudder @ 0330, no serious L1 D, no evident D to 6 other ships. WS2 says convoy was MOMA-01, no rept of D to Mayasan M. [See next entry. S 17 Nov 44 by 382 PICUDA.]

308 APOGON 2265

4

Schoeni Jul 44 12/03 19-11N 122-38E AK 7500 Ram Note Note PR says sub rammed by AK during att. WS2 indicates no D to any other ship. [Prob this was Mayasan M.]

308 APOGON 2266

— — WIS

Jul 44

— 12

— 18-50N 122-40E

— XPkt

— 32

— {Nichiran M. #3} W says S by APOGON gunfire. [PR shows no gun att or torp att on such a target. Location is same as for 6503T Nichiran M, S by 389 PIRANHA same day.] GF says torp this date, no other info. Names appear to be confused; no torp att can be identified.

D XR X S XE

389 PIRANHA 2267

1

Ruble Jul 44 12/05 18-33N 122-53E AP 8700 T2/3TUP S M 12 18-50N 122-40E A-APK 6503 Nichiran M. S IJS A-AO PR says att 6-ship convoy, 2 expl & b/u noise heard, another ship seen later picking up survivors. S1 ULTRA rept #2 ship hit @ 0705. WS2 says Nichiran M 6504T hit by 2 torp ca 0720 @ this location, expl & S, many troops rescued by Kashii M. M1 says 15 crew, 7 gunners, & 1238 troops killed.

279 SNOOK 2268

6

Browne Jul 44 12/09 Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard, b/u noise.

245 COBIA 2269

1

Becker Jul 44 13/07 27-23N 140-33E AF 8800 T2/3DUP WISM 13 27-27N 140-32E B-AK 2813 Daiji M. J {2800} {Taishi M.} PR says had #4 on stack, hits seen, listing, black smoke, b/u noise. WS2 says was in 2nd echelon convoy 3710 c/o 3 marus & 3 escorts, hit 0726 & S in 3 min, 344 passengers, 29 crew & 15 gunners killed. Marriott Jul 44 13 05-47N 100-07E LB 70 G M 13 Off Penang C-Fish 28 Nanyo M. #55 Note 05-28N 100-11E

HMS STOIC 2270

4

33-24N 135-45E

AK

6600

T1/4DUP

D 03 S S S1

S SU

Attack Numbers 2271–2283 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

178 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says S, ident as Manyo M. #55. M1 says 1 killed. S1 [Ident by Cundall from JMSL.] 381 SAND LANCE 3 Garrison Jul 44 14/12 06-00S 121-30E AK 7500 T2/3DUP S 2271 WIJSM 14 05-56S 121-34E XPG 2984 Taiko M. S PR says blew up & disappeared. WS1&2 say torp & S here ca 1237 14 Jul, no details available. S1 [Prob all hands lost.] 381 SAND LANCE 3 Garrison Jul 44 14/12 06-00S 121-30E AK 4000 T1/3DUP D 2272 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, stopped. 03 305 SKATE 5 Gruner Jul 44 15/22 48-08N 148-06E AK 1500 T1/2NSR S 2273 WIJ 15 48-29N 147-36E XAP 515 Miho M. S SM 17 B-AG PR says ship identified by 2 POWs as interisland Miho M, call sign JCPG. ULTRA rept torp by 2 S1 subs, in convoy of 5 ships. WS1 says torp port side aft ca 2100 17 Jul & S in 30 sec, sub surfaced and machine gunned survivors, ca 29 killed. [No likely sub att 17 Jul.] 305 SKATE 5 Gruner Jul 44 16/02 48-12N 148-04E AO 10100 T1/6NSR S 2274 WIJSM 16 48-29N 147-36E B-AK 1942 Nippo M. S PR says debris & survivors, US consul at Vladivostok ident ship as 10100T AO Nippon M. ULTRA S1 rept Nippo M or Nichiro M, 1942T, S @ 48-29N 147-36E, survivors picked up by Soviet Dalstroi. WS1 says torp & S here, 31 crew killed. 305 SKATE 5 Gruner Jul 44 16/02 Same attack Same Same Same X 2275 I 16 48-32N 147-35E C-AO 1937 {Nikkaku M.} S [J & WS1 say Nikkaku M, 1946T AK, S 23 Jan 45 by mine.] XE 389 PIRANHA 1 Ruble Jul 44 16/10 19-26N 120-18E AO 8700 T2/3DUP S 2276 ISM 16 19-17N 120-15E A-APK 5773 Seattle M. S J S* PR says att convoy of 9-12 ships in 3 columns, fired 0944 at middle AO Eiyo M type, port track, S1 hit abaft bridge, column of smoke, last seen settling, escort picking up survivors, b/u noise, oil slick next morning. [PIRANHA PR used -7 zone time; adj 2 hrs ahead to Japanese time.] ULTRA rept S in convoy TAMA-21C @ this location. WS2 says convoy c/o 16 ships & 6 escorts left Takao for Manila 14 Jul; Seattle M hit port side in coal bunker ca 0946 @ 19-15N 120-15E, S ca 1027, Hizan M & Shozan M rescued survivors. M1 says 45 crew & 321 troops killed. [See further att on convoy by 217 GUARDFISH & 200 THRESHER 16-17 Jul.] 223 BONEFISH 5 Edge Jul 44 16/09 10-18N 119-55E Lug 150 GD S 2277 M 16 10-20N 119-50E C-Ms 48 Tatsu M. #3 S Ult NG {204} PR says set afire by 4-inch, burned all day. [M1 says S, no details.] S1 288 CABRILLA 5 Thompson Jul 44 16/17 08-15N 122-50E AP 9900 T2/4DUP S 2278 UltS Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept Matsukawa M evaded 6 torp @ 08-18N 122-49E. [Prob 03 misreading of Natsukawa M which WS2 says was in this convoy, C-124 c/o 4 marus & 3 escorts & avoided torp ca 1800.] 217 GUARDFISH 8 Ward, N.G. Jul 44 16/24 18-21N 119-43E AO 10000 T2/3NSR S 2279 SIM 16 19-17N 120-15E C-AK 5215 Jinzan M. S J {Jinsan M.} S* PR says fired 6 bow tubes 2342 at 5 overlapping ships in convoy of 10 ships, 3 or 4 esc, port track, S1 saw 6 hits on 4 ships, AO loaded with gas blew up 2345, flames thousands of feet. ULTRA rept S 2350 @ 18-03N 119-32E. WS2 says was in convoy TAMA-21C, hit in #2 hold, abandoned 0015 17 Jul, load of shells blew up, S 0100. 217 GUARDFISH 8 Ward, N.G. Jul 44 16/24 18-21N 119-43E AK 7400 T1/ NSR S 2280 ISM 16 19-17N 120-15E C-AK 4916 Sainei M. S* PR says large Kagi M type AK afire aft, blew up after 90 min. ULTRA rept hit by 1 torp 2350 @ S1 18-03N 119-32E, S 90 min later. WS2 says hit & S in att starting 2300. M1 says 3 crew & 21 troops killed. [J credits 200 THRESHER att 0344 17 Jul, but this att appears more likely.] 217 GUARDFISH 8 Ward, N.G. Jul 44 16/24 18-21N 119-43E AK 5800 T2/3NSR S 2281 Note Note PR says Aden M type, 3rd in line, broke in two & S in 5 min. [Prob same ship hit again in later XR att. ULTRA rept Yulin M call sign JYNQ in convoy TAMA-21C believed S 16 Jul. WS1&2 say was not in this convoy. Prob garble.] 217 GUARDFISH 8 Ward, N.G. Jul 44 16/24 18-21N 119-43E AK 5800 T1/ NSR S 2282 WISM 16 19-17N 120-15E B-AK 5863 Mantai M. S J S* PR says 2nd Aden M type 4th in line S bow first, other ships scattered. ULTRA rept S Bashi Strait S1 (ca 19-19N 120-15E). WS2 says hit 2 min after Jinzan M & S with heavy casualties. W says S off Cape Bojeador, 18-20N 119-42E. M1 says 43 crew and 72 troops killed. 200 THRESHER 13 MacMillan Jul 44 17/00 18-55N 119-44E DD 1300 T2/3NSR S 2283 S Note PR says fired 10 torp 0029 at DD, lead AK & 2nd AK, stbd track, saw 4 & heard 6 expl, DD stopped 03 on radar scope, 3 pips lost, sub retired at high speed, hits not definite. [THRESHER PR used H-zone

179 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

200 THRESHER 2284

13

200 THRESHER 2285

13

217 GUARDFISH 2286

8

288 CABRILLA 2287

5

288 CABRILLA 2288

5

288 CABRILLA 2289

5

200 THRESHER 2290

13

217 GUARDFISH 2291

8

200 THRESHER 2292

13

200 THRESHER 2293

13

200 THRESHER 2294

13

252 GABILAN 2295

2

260 LAPON 2296

5

HMS TELEMACHUS 2297

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2284–2297 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. time, adj 1 hr ahead to Japanese time. It appears that this convoy was TAMA-21C, which was scattering from att by 389 PIRANHA & 217 GUARDFISH; WS2 shows no indication of hits here.] MacMillan Jul 44 17/00 18-55N 119-44E AK 7500 T2/3NSR S S Note PR says expl seen & heard. WS2 shows no hits here. 03 MacMillan Jul 44 17/00 18-55N 119-44E AK 7500 T2/4NSR S S Note PR says expl seen & heard. WS2 shows no hits here. 03 Ward, N.G. Jul 44 17/01 18-17N 119-50E AK 5800 T2/3NSR S M 17 18-55N 119-45E A-AK 2838 Nichizan M. S IS 16 19-17N 120-15E C-AK {Hizan M.} S J {Hiyama M.} S* PR says att from port flank of convoy, 0042 fired stern tubes at Aden M type, stbd track, rolled over S1 on stbd side & disappeared. ULTRA rept Nichizan or Nissan M (misreadings of Hizan M, and Hiyama M) hit port side amidships ca 0034. WS2 says hit 0034 from port in #3 hold, afire & abandoned, then hit again 10 min later & blew up. M1 says hit stbd side in #3 hold, 4 crew and 4 gunners killed. [Although WS2 does not agree as to track angle, no other sub made hits at this time.] Thompson Jul 44 17/01 07-40N 122-03E AO 10000 T2/4NSR S Note Note PR says hits seen, huge fire. WS2 says this was convoy C-124. [Prob hit on one listed in later att.] XR Thompson Jul 44 17/01 07-40N 122-03E AK 4000 T2/2NSR S IJSM 17 07-42N 122-05E A-APK 3145 Maya M. S PR says broke in half & S. WS2 says left Cebu for Zamboanga 15 Jul in convoy C-124, ca 0230 S1 17 Jul hit in #4 hold, expl & burned, S stern first ca 0245. M1 says 13 crew, 6 gunners & 6 passengers killed.. Thompson Jul 44 17/02 07-40N 122-03E AK 4000 T1/3NSR S IM 17 07-42N 122-05E B-AK 4739 Natsukawa M. M S APK {2858} {Hakuba M.} D PR says seen burning hours later. ULTRA rept Natsukawa M towed to Zamboanga. WS2 says D1 Hakuba M torp, drifted ashore ca 2145, presumably refloated & repaired. [J lists Natsukawa M 4500T AK S 19 Nov 44 by MacMillan Jul 44 17/02 18-56N 119-35E DD 1300 T2/3NSR 0 Claim Unconfirmed Note PR says fired 9 torp 0218 at DD, lead AK, & AO, stbd track, felt & heard 6 expl, hits obscured 03 by smoke, pips remained on screen & ships did not S. Ward, N.G. Jul 44 17/03 18-10N 119-49E AK 7500 T2/4NSR S Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says fired 0257 & 0303 at Atago M type, port track, 2 stern torp missed, 2 bow torp hits D4U seen, target making 3 kts, settled by stern, disappeared from radar. [May have been unident straggler from TAMA-21C.] MacMillan Jul 44 17/04 19-04N 119-26E AK 7500 T2/2NSR S JS 17 Sub position C-AK 4916 {Sainei M.} S* PR says fired 0344 at ships prev att 0218, stbd track, seen to S. [J credits Sainei M to this att 03XE but ULTRA & WS2 say hit 2350 16 Jul; 217 GUARDFISH att 2342 16 Jul appears more likely.] MacMillan Jul 44 17/04 19-04N 119-26E AO 10000 T2/2NSR S ISM 16-7 19-17N 120-15E A-AK 2838 Shozan M. S J {2939} S* PR says huge expl, S in 15 sec, smoke visible 1 hr later. 389 PIRANHA PR says AO seen to S1 expl 0345. ULTRA says hit 0345 @ 18-50N 119-43E; WS2 says was in TAMA-21C, hit stbd #2 hold, huge expl, S with heavy casualties. M1 says 64 crew, 149 troops, & ca 500 survivors of Seattle M killed. MacMillan Jul 44 17/04 19-04N 119-26E DD 1300 T1/1NSR S Claim Unconfirmed PR described target as escort, internal expl seen & heard, pip disappeared; SORG lists as same 03 DD att earlier. Wheland Jul 44 17/03 33-52N 138-35E DD 1700 T1/4NUR S WIS 4 28-35N 141-04E AM 755 {W 25} SA J 17 Sub position {492} PR says 3 expl, target never seen, heavy oil slick later. [Basis for J attribution unknown; WS11-50 03XE says S by a/c 4 Jul 44 @ Chichi-Jima.] Stone, L.T. Jul 44 17/22 08-22N 116-45E AK 4000 T2/10NSR S WIJSM 17-8 08-22N 116-40E XAGS 1499 Kyodo M. #36 S PR says fired at convoy of 2 AK. WS1 says while bound for Manila disappeared off W coast of Java S1 17 Jul. M1 says S off Cape Buliluyan, Palawan, 1 killed. King WT

Jul 44

17 17

05-10N 100-00E Near Singapore

SS SS

1600 1575

T1/6 I-166

S S

Attack Numbers 2298–2311 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HMS STOIC 2298

4

HMS STOIC 2299

4

260 LAPON 2300

5

260 LAPON 2301

5

390 PLAICE 2302

1

245 COBIA 2303

1

223 BONEFISH 2304

5

271 RAY 2305

5

274 ROCK 2306

3

274 ROCK 2307

3

274 ROCK 2308

3

245 COBIA 2309

1

276 SAWFISH 2310

7

307 TILEFISH 2311

2

180 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. J {1635} ULTRA posit 02-47N 101-03E, says sub gave own posit 02-58N 101-05E. TROM says was en rt S1 Penang to Singapore to be ASW training target, 89 killed, 5 rescued. {BSH posit appears misprint.} Marriott Jul 44 17 Penang Jk 30 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 Marriott Jul 44 17 Penang Jk 33 Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 Stone, L.T. Jul 44 17/24 08-22N 116-45E AK 4000 T2/4NSR S WISM 18 08-00N 114-38E XSC 234 Kamo M. S PR says fired at coal-burning AK on very dark night, hits seen, slowed, disappeared from radar. S1 WS1 says in battle with sub as indicated, presumed S, 15 crew killed. [Location does not agree with sub position, prob misprint.] Stone, L.T. Jul 44 18/01 08-22N 116-40E AK 4000 T2/4NSR S WM 18 08-10N 114-38E XSC 233 Kurama M. S IS 8 PR says big expl, disintegrated. WS1 says torp & S 8 Jul @ 08-06N 114-38E, 5 killed. [Date & S1 location do not agree with sub att, prob misprint or garble.] Stevens, C.B. Jul 44 18/00 29-22N 139-14E DD 1400 T3/4NSR S WJ 18 Sub position SC 442 {Ch 50} S S 20 Chichi Jima SA PR says fired at escort, 2 flashes seen & 3 expl heard, disappeared from sight & radar in 1 min. 03XE WS2 says was escort with convoy 3714, no indication of D. [WSE2-507 says S in shallow water @ Chichi Jima 20 Jul by a/c. Sub posit well N & W of Chichi Jima; if hit by torp, unlikely Ch 50 could have reached Chichi Jima. J gives tons as 300e.] Becker Jul 44 18/02 29-12N 139-10E AK 4000 T2/4NSR S WIJSM 17-8 29-15N 139-08E XAG 851 Unkai M. #10 S PR says hits seen & heard, S in 5 min. {ULTRA originally credited to 390 PLAICE.} WS2 says was S1 straggler from convoy 3714, hit 0200 @ 28-58N 139-04E, blew up & S immed, 19 crew killed. Edge Jul 44 18/03 11-05N 119-55E AK 2000 T1/3NSR S PR Shinto M. PR says survivor ident as new ship taking lumber & 130 Japanese naval passengers Negros->Manila. S3Q M1 & WS sources have no record at this time & place. Kinsella Jul 44 18/06 05-21S 112-30E AO 10000 T2/2DUP S M 18 N of Bawean I. B/C-AO 5244 Djambi M. S JS {Janbi M.} I {Jambi M.} PR says broke in two & S. WS1 says left Balikpapan 16 Jul for Surabaya; ca 0626 18th @ S1 sub position was hit port side amidships by 1 of 2 torp & again at 0640 in #1 & 2 tanks, broke in two at 0645 & f wd part S; hit again ca 0700, broke apart again, both parts gone by 0715. Survivors launched boats & sailed to Java coast on 20th & 21st; 5 of 10 passengers & 1 of guard force killed. Flachsenhar Jul 44 18/06 22-05N 119-54E AK 4000 T1/3DUP D UltS Note PR says att 9 ship convoy from port flank, went deep, expl heard. ULTRA rept sub sighted. 03 WS2 says convoy was HI-69, Moji to Manila, c/o 14 marus, 3 CVE & 5 other escorts, none hit. Flachsenhar Jul 44 18/06 22-05N 119-54E AP 7500 T2/3DUP D UltS Note PR says expl heard. 307 TILEFISH PR says expl heard, APK seen to list. ULTRA says 2nd report 03 of sub sighting. WS2 says no ship hit. Flachsenhar Jul 44 18/06 22-05N 119-54E AO 10000 T3/4DUP D UltS Note PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept Harima M 10045T AO avoided torp @ 22-04N 119-55E while 03 lagging convoy HI-69. WS2 says no ship hit. [See 276 SAWFISH att same day.] Becker Jul 44 18/07 28-43N 139-24E AK 9500 T4/10DUP S IJSM 18 28-40N 139-25E A-AP 7785 Nisshu M. S PR says hits seen, listing, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy 3714, carrying reinforcements to S1 Iwo Jima; hit by 2 torp 0650, S 0728, 48 army, 3 crew & 45 gunners killed. Banister Jul 44 18/09 21-52N 119-47E AO 9500 T2/9DUP D UltSM Note PR says single ship, light gray, down by bow after hits. ULTRA rept Harima M att @ 21-58N 03 119-50E, under repair @ Takao until 31 Jul. WS2 and M1 say dropped behind convoy because of engine trouble, evaded torp ca 0850, reached Takao ca 1500. [S 16 Jan 45 by a/c.] Keithly Jul 44 18/11 21-50N 119-55E DD 1700 T2/7DUP S IS 18 Near Takao PF 810 CD 17 H PR says bow bent back, listed, b/u noise. ULTRA rept with convoy HI-69, posit 21-36N 119-58E, D1 repaired at Takao. WS2 says hit @ 20-27N 119-11, partly flooded & rudder jammed, 10 killed but

181 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. fired at & drove off surfacing sub, reached Takao that evening, later rec’d temp repairs @ Bako, Pescadores Is. [S 12 Jan 45 by a/c.] 1 Kossler Jul 44 18/16 16-02N 123-00E Sam 50 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 16 4-inch hits, S. S3 8 Ward, N.G. Jul 44 18/18 20-27N 119-11E AG 9800 T2/3DUP S UltS Note PR says seen listed, almost awash, b/u noise; convoy c/o 2 CV, 2 AO, 1 AP, 1 CVS. ULTRA says 03 ship rept sighting sub @ 20-20N 119-15E. WS2 shows this as convoy HI-69, no indication of D, arr Manila 20 Jul. 2 Spender Jul 44 18 W coast Siam Jk 100 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 4 Stevenson, HC Jul 44 19/06 02-20S 126-37E AK 4000 T2/4TUR S UltM 19 02-30S 127-10E A-AK 5411 Taian M. D PR says hits seen & heard. ULTRA rept with convoy HI-31, hit by 2 torp, reached Ambon then D1 Batavia, operational Jul 45. WS3 says unnamed convoy c/o Celebes M, Taian M, Taikai M, Toyo M, 3 escorts; arr Ambon 22 Jul, no D reported. [W says ex-Ta An, ex-Canadian Leader, survived war.] 4 Stevenson, HC Jul 44 19/06 02-20S 126-37E AK 4000 T3/4TUR S Ult Note PR says timed hits heard. ULTRA says Taikai M A-AK 3812T rept att, no evident D @ 02-30S 03 127-10E. [S 18 Oct 44 by 270 RATON.] 8 Ward, N.G. Jul 44 19/08 20-07N 118-20E AK 6100 T2/4DUP S JSM 19 20-50N 118-27E A-AK 6550 Teiryu M. S I {5872} PR says hits seen, broke in half, went deep, b/u noise. ULTRA rept was part of convoy YU-TA #9, S1 no other ships D. WS1 and M1 say left Samah 15 Jul for Takao; ca 0745 19th @ 20-00N 118-29E was torp port side boiler rm, split in two & S in poor weather, 108 passengers, 3 gunners & 38 crew lost. 8 Ward, N.G. Jul 44 19/08 20-07N 118-20E AK 4000 T1/ DUP D Ult Note PR says timed hit, 1 torp made circ run. ULTRA rept says no other ship D. 03 3 Whitaker Jul 44 19/13 12-45N 114-20E CL 5100 T2/8DUP S WIST 19 13-12N 114-52E CL 5100 Oi S J {5700} PR says hits heard, dead in water, smoking, missing later. TROM says was en rt Manila to Singapore; S1 hit by dud ca 1111, hit again port side aft, eng rm flooded, S 1725, 15 killed, 368 rescued by Shikimani. 2 Blakely Jul 44 19/15 27-08N 141-47E AK 4300 T1/4DUP D Ult Note PR says hit heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept torp att, no D @ 27-03N 141-50E. 03 12 Baskett Jul 44 19/17 31-30N 140- E Tra 200 GD S M 19-20 30-55N 141-00E B-AK 148 Hokuryu M. #1 S IW NE Torishima XPkt PR says survivor gave name Hokuriu M. ULTRA gives posit 40 mi NE Truk [probably garbled.] S1 Not on GF list. M1 says was wooden M/S, 4 survivors. 1 Becker Jul 44 20/23 28-06N 141-32E Pat 600 GN S M 21 28-10N 141-36E B-AK 193 Yusen M. #3 S WI XSC PR says torps went under, left afire by gunfire. M1 says shelled and sunk, 9 killed. S1

244 CAVALLA 2312 217 GUARDFISH 2313

HMS SIRDAR 2314 309 ASPRO 2315

309 ASPRO 2316

217 GUARDFISH 2317

217 GUARDFISH 2318 249 FLASHER 2319

314 SHARK 2320 199 TAUTOG 2321

245 COBIA 2322

245 COBIA 2323

245 COBIA 2324

274 ROCK 2325

274 ROCK 2326

1

1

3

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2312–2326 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Becker Jul 44 20/23 28-06N 141-32E Tra 300 GN Note Unident S WI 21 28-10N 141-36E XSC 62 {Kaio M. #2} PR says exploded & disappeared from 4-inch hits. [M1 says Kaio M #2 was S by a/c 29 Jul 44 @ 00-04N 127-54E. Although it has been determined that the identification of Kaio M #2 was incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.]

S S S2U

Becker Jul 44 20/23 28-06N 141-32E Tra 150 GN M 20 28-10N 141-36E B-AK 129 Shoei M. Ult Pkt {152} PR says left burning after ramming sub. ULTRA ident as 152T ship call sign JWAK. M1 says shelled & D, extent not specified. [Not in W. GF says S 18 Feb 45 by a/c.]

S D

Flachsenhar Jul 44 21/17 20-50N 122-52E AO 10000 T2/4DUS Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 muffled expl heard only in CT & ATR, 1 loud expl believed in 2nd column; 307 TILEFISH PR says expl & d/c heard 15 mi distant.

D

Flachsenhar Claim Unconfirmed PR says heavy expl.

D

Jul 44

21/17

20-50N 122-52E

AP

7500

T1/ DUS

D1

03

03

182

Attack Numbers 2327–2342 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Spender Jul 44 21 W coast Siam Cstr 350 G S Ult 21 07-49N 098-44E Ms 143 Nichinan S Note M. #2 BSH says unid cstr S. ULTRA says S. [M1 says 143T ship of this name was S 26 Jan 45 at Keelung. S2Q The one sunk here could be 70T ship of same name, but no data in record.] Spender Jul 44 21 W coast Siam Cstr 400 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says unid cstr S; date from Success Book. S3 Robbins Jul 44 23/24 25-30N 141-41E AK 700 GN S M 24 25-51N 131-15E Ms 62 Sumiei M. #3 S Ult NG {123} PR says 3 torp missed before gun att, holed aft by 4-inch, settling. ULTRA rept hit by dud torp S1 then collided with sub & S en rt Daito Is. M1 says missing 24 Jul 44 en rt Okinawa-KitaDaito-Shima. Young Jul 44 23 Port Owen Hbr. Cstr 200 G S M 23 14-00N 086-50E C-AK 144 Kiso M. S J AK 554 BSH claims sinking. ULTRA gives posit Tavoy I. M1 says 144T Kiso M was wooden motor-sail, no S3U record of loss or post-war activity, possible war casualty. [I and M1 say 554T Kiso M was sunk 15 Dec 43 by mine at Rangoon; not in WS1. Target was smaller ship, probably misidentified by ULTRA.] Young Jul 44 23 Port Owen Hbr. Pat 200 G S Ult 23 Tavoy I. Fish 59 Taiho M. S BSH says 2 patrol vessels sunk Port Owen harbor. ULTRA also gives posit ca 13-05N 098-16E. S2Q [Not in I.] Young Jul 44 23 Port Owen Hbr. Pat 200 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 2 patrol vessels sunk in Port Owen harbor. S3 Scherer Jul 44 24/12 09-09N 138-11E AK 800 T1/3DUP S Ult Note PR says expl heard. ULTRA rept torp att @ 09-24N 137-10E, no D. 03 Adkins Jul 44 25/22 01-46S 125-33E AK 4000 T1/1NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, not seen. 03 — Jul 44 — — — — — X J 25 08-10N 134-38E DD 1580 {Samidare} SJ J credits 310 BATFISH & a/c. [25 Jul is presumed date of a/c att; torp by BATFISH 26 Aug 44, see XE att that date. WS5 says ran aground 18 Aug. Basis for J assessment unk.] Filippone Jul 44 26/02 06-47N 152-07E Esc 300 GN D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says “killer” type hit by 4-inch. D3 Filippone Jul 44 26/02 06-47N 152-07E Esc 300 GN D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch, poor visibility. D3 Filippone Jul 44 26/02 06-47N 152-07E Mis 100 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says fishing vessel last seen settled. D3

HMS SIRDAR 2327

2

HMS SIRDAR 2328

2

392 STERLET 2329

1

HMS STORM 2330

5

HMS STORM 2331

5

HMS STORM 2332

5

178 PERMIT 2333

13

224 COD 2334

4

— 2335

—

175 TARPON 2336

11

175 TARPON 2337

11

175 TARPON 2338

11

175 TARPON 2339

11 Filippone Jul 44 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 20mm.

249 FLASHER 2340

3

Whitaker Jul 44 26/03 18-10N 117-56E AK 8800 T2/3NSR P SM 26 18-27N 118-07E A-APK 11409 Aki M. D PR says fired 0311 at convoy c/o 14 large ships, CVE & escorts, port track, hits seen on 2nd ship S1P in column, Asosan M type, dead in water 4 hrs, underway again 0800; 291 CREVALLE says this ship seen smoking; SORG gives half credit with CREVALLE. WS2 & M1 say left Manila for Moji 24 Jul in convoy HI-68, evaded torp 1540 25 Jul, ca 0314 26 Jul hit in bow by 1 of 2 torp from port side @ 18-04N 118-00E, 12 gunners killed, but continued at 12 kts. ULTRA rept torp 1150 @ 18-10N 118-00E & again @ 18-28N 118E, no posits given. [J credits only CREVALLE att 0533.]

249 FLASHER 2341

3

Whitaker Jul 44 26/03 18-10N 117-56E AO 10000 T1/ NSR S IM 26 17-56N 118-07E A/C-AO 5280 Otorisan M. S JS {Otoriyama M.} PR says burned 3 hrs; 291 CREVALLE PR says big AO exploded from hit by FLASHER @ S1 0320; 240 ANGLER PR says ship afire @ 0313. ULTRA says Mayasan M reported Oto.. torp & D @ 0300, 17-56N 117-07E. WS2 says hit by 2 torp port side, gasoline caught fire, eng rm flooded, stopped & drifted, 46 crew & 13 killed.

249 FLASHER 2342

3

Whitaker IM

Jul 44

26/02

06-47N 152-07E

Esc

300

GN Unk

D D3

26/03 26

18-10N 117-56E 18-15N 118-00E

AK A-AP

6900 8666

T1/3NSR Tozan M.

P M

183 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments JS 18-24N 118-02E {Tosan M.} PR says hit seen & felt on 3rd in column, Hirokawa M type, not seen again, claimed D only; 291 CREVALLE PR says ship pulled out of convoy; SORG gives half credit with CREVALLE att 1127. ULTRA rept hit but no danger of sinking. WS2 says hit 0317 port side in engine room, stopped & drifted, saw fires raging on Otoriyama M. [J credits jointly with 291 CREVALLE att 1127, at that position.] 4 Hess, F.G. Jul 44 26/05 18-30N 117-57E AK 8800 T2/6NSV ISM 26 18-15N 118-00E XAK 6862 Kiyokawa M. PR says convoy c/o 5 large ships, CVE, 4 DD, fired 0458 at Asosan M type, port track, 1 hit seen amidships, another heard. ULTRA rept hit in #2 hold 0458 @ 18-15N 118-10E but reached Takao. WS2 says hit f wd in #1 hold ca 0500, left for Takao 0655. [W says was XAV converted to XAK 1942. S 24 May 45 by mine.] 4 Walker, F.D. Jul 44 26/06 18-28N 117-59E AK 7600 T2/5NSV Note Note PR says convoy now in 2 sections, att 1 large & 2 smaller ships in port section, fired 5 torp 0530 at overlapping Kaga M & Amagisan M types, 2 hits seen, black smoke & expl on Amagisan M, seen to S; 240 ANGLER PR says torps heard, 2 expl, b/u noise. ULTRA rept Aki M hit 2nd time @ 18-28N 118E. WS2 says hit in 3 places ca 0530. [This appears to have been 2nd hit on Aki M. See 249 FLASHER att earlier same day.] 4 Walker, F.D. Jul 44 26/06 18-28N 117-59E AK 9300 T3/4NSV IJWSM 26 18-24N 118-02E A-APK 11409 Aki M. PR says fired again 0533, 1 hit seen & 3 heard on f wd ship (Kaga M type) stopped, expl, took up angle, bow seen to S 0610. ULTRA rept torp 1150, again @ 18-10N 118-00E, & again @ unk location. WS2 says hit in 3 places ca 0530, S stern first ca 0535, 3 crew, 26 gunners (incl 12 killed earlier) and 24 troops & passengers killed. [J credits this att alone; see 249 FLASHER att 0311 for earlier hit.] 4 Walker, F.D. Jul 44 26/11 18-13N 117-56E AK 8800 T4/4DUP IM 26-7 18-24N 118-02E A-AP 8666 Tozan M. JS 17-58N 118-04E {Tosan M.} PR says Aobasan M type was stopped, no damage visible; fired 1127 port track, hits seen, sheet of flame,took photo & went deep; SORG gives half credit with 249 FLASHER 0311 att, same day. ULTRA rept 2nd hit 1137, again 0200 27 Jul, taken in tow @ 18-24N 118-02E, S 1045 27 Jul. WS2 says hit by 4 torp 1137, burned, expl 0430 27 Jul & S 1045 @ 17-58N 118-04E, 19 killed. M1 says 9 crew, 8 gunners, & 18 passengers killed. [J credits jointly with FLASHER att 0311, at this position.] 7 Banister Jul 44 26/17 20-10N 121-50E SS 1900 T3/4DUP IWT 26 20-10N 121-55E SS 2198 I-29 J {2212} PR says rising sun on CT, hits seen, flame & smoke, bow up 30 deg, underwater expl & venting gas. TROM says had returned from Germany & left Singapore for Kure 22 Jul with 10 cadets, most cargo still on board; when hit 3 blown overboard but only 1 surv, 105 killed. 4 Claggett Jul 44 27/01 05-25N 121-43E AK 2000 T5/10NSR WISM 27 05-25N 121-42E XAO 1192 Kyoei M. #2 J {1157} PR says hits heard, oil on surface later. WS2 says was in convoy Z-258, hit 0055 @ 05-20N 121-43E. M1 says 5 killed. 6 Andrews, C.H. Jul 44 27/15 01-18S 123-36E AK 4000 T2/3DUP Ult Note PR says hits seen. ULTRA rept periscope sighted @ 01-18S 123-37E. 6 Gimber Jul 44 27/15 37-18N 142-57E Tra 300 GD Ult 27 37-10N 145-00E NG NG NG PR says left awash after gun hits & demo, photo. ULTRA rept strafing. 11 Germershausen Jul 44 28/03 40-40N 142-36E AK 2000 T2/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says small AK or trawler, 2 timed hits but did not slow down. [Blair says CO postwar thought ship was Russian.] 4 Walker, F.D. Jul 44 28/10 16-18N 119-44E AK 6700 T2/6DUP JSM 28 16-23N 119-40E C-AO 6641 Hakubasan M. I PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept S while being towed to Lingayan. WS1 says left Manila 27 Jul for Takao with 7351 tons oil & 710 tons rubber; ca 1040 28th was hit stbd side #3 hold, abandoned 1230 & S 1305 @ 16-28N 119-38E, 3 killed. M1 says was former APK converted to AO in 1943. 4 Stevenson, HC Jul 44 28/15 17-33N 120-21E AP 4000 T3/3DUP JSM 28 17-31N 120-23E XPG 2288 Peking M. WI 21 PR says ship had navy flag, at anchor with small tug, burned & settled, later seen aground & gutted by fire, another sunken ship seen @ 17-30N 119-24E. ULTRA rept ran aground 21 Jul, total loss. WS1 says ran aground ca 2255 21 Jul @ 17-31N 120-22E, torp there 28 Jul with heavy D & abandoned.

240 ANGLER 2343

291 CREVALLE 2344

291 CREVALLE 2345

291 CREVALLE 2346

276 SAWFISH 2347

247 DACE 2348

254 GURNARD 2349 267 POMPON 2350 198 TAMBOR 2351 291 CREVALLE 2352

309 ASPRO 2353

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2343–2353 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S1P

D M D1

S XR

S S S1P

P S SJ S1P

S S S1 S S S1 D 03 S NG D2U D 03 S S H S1 S S SC T1

184

Attack Numbers 2354–2365 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 313 PERCH 2354

228 DRUM 2355

285 BALAO 2356

223 BONEFISH 2357

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Comments Hills Jul 44 M

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Date

Location

Type

Tons

29/17 Note

10-46N 127-13E

Tra B-AK

100

Vessel Name

GD Kannon M. [I-Go] I 31 SW Pacific B-AG 115 Kannon M. I-Go W XPkt {Kannon M.} PR says fishing trawler, nets out, K3 on bow, 3 4-inch hits, down by stern, bow up, S by 3 more hits in bow, men in water. [Location not specific, dates do not agree, but M1 says 31 Jul was date reported overdue. Prob lost with all hands.] 10 Rindskopf Jul 44 29/17 09-18N 133-20E Sam 25 GD PR 29 NG NG 25 Nissho M. #1 Ult {Asahi M.} PR says set afire, POW identified ship as Nissyo M #1 & said 285 BALAO also sank Nissyo M #7. ULTRA ident as Asahi M, prob misread. 6 DeArellano Jul 44 29/17 09-27N 133-19E Sam 100 GD PR 29 NG NG NG Nissho M. #7 Ult PR says boarded, left burning. 228 DRUM PR says POW confirms BALAO S this ship. 5 Edge Jul 44 30/01 06-03N 119-54E AO 10000 T4/5NSR WIJSM 30 06-07N 120-00E XAO 10026 Kokuyo M. PR says hits seen, S by stern. WS1 says was en rt Manila to Makassar empty; ca 0210 30 Jul @ loc given was torp & S, 9 killed.

Damg. Eval. S SU S3

S S S2Q S S S2Q S S S1

364 HAMMERHEAD 2358

1

Martin Jul 44 30/06 20-52N 120-47E APK 8600 T4/6TSR S S Note PR says hits seen on Kansai M type, smoking, sinking by stern. [This was convoy MI-11, reported by 03 HAMMERHEAD & att by 280 STEELHEAD & 384 PARCHE next day. WS2 says convoy was en rt Moji & Takao to Manila with reinforcements for the Philippines, c/o 17 marus: Yoshino M, Ogura M #1, Koei M, Taketoyo M, Miho M, Manko M, Enoshima M, Hachijin M, Dakar M, Fuso M, Banshu M #16, Shichiyo M, Harima M, Ayayuki M, Ayakumo M, Teiritsu M, & Fukuju M and 7 escorts: Shimushu, CD 28, Ch 55, XPG Kazan M, W 28, W 38, & W 39; reports indicate no ships hit here.]

364 HAMMERHEAD 2359

1

Martin Jul 44 30/06 20-52N 120-47E AK 6200 T2/4TSR S Note PR says fired 4 at 6400T AK, missed but hit 2 others; expl heard on Hiyama M type in far column, slowed down. WS2 says no ship hit here.

364 HAMMERHEAD 2360

1

280 STEELHEAD 2361

6

280 STEELHEAD 2362

6

280 STEELHEAD 2363

6

384 PARCHE 2364

2

384 PARCHE 2365

2

D 03

Martin Jul 44 30/06 20-52N 120-47E AK 6200 T1/ TSR D S Note PR says 2nd hit was on Hiyama M type. WS2 says no ship hit here. 03 Whelchel Jul 44 31/04 18-57N 120-50E AO 10000 T2/6NSR D SM 31 19-10N 120-58E A/C-AO 10238 Koei M. S PR says fired 0332, stbd track, 2 hits heard on AO in 1st line, black smoke from waterline, slowed; S1P 2 ships seen burning, AO rejoined convoy. ULTRA rept convoy MI-11 att 0338, great D. WS2 says Koei M was #2 ship & 1st lost, hit by 3 torp from stbd, expl, broke in two & S immed, 9 crew & ca 150 of 1050 soldiers killed. ULTRA rept hit in eng rm 0420 @ 19-00N 120-55E. [If Koei M S immed as descr, casualties appear very small; specific times not given, so apparently D here & S by 384 PARCHE later. Also see Ogura M #1 hit in next attack. J credits PARCHE only.] Whelchel Jul 44 31/04 18-57N 120-50E AK 7500 T0/4NSR 0 SM 31 W Dalupiri I. A/C-AO 7270 Ogura M. #1 0 I {Kokura M. #1} PR says fired 0336, stbd track, 2 poss hits but believed missed this ship. WS1 says hit same time as S1P Koei M but able to continue. [Could have been the AO seen to rejoin convoy, hit again by 384 PARCHE same day.] Whelchel Jul 44 31/04 18-57N 120-50E AK 7500 T1/ NSR D JSM 31 W Dalupiri Is. A-APK 8990 Yoshino M. SJ I Note 19-00N 120-55E PR says hit seen under bridge, slowed. ULTRA msg 0945 says S. WS2 says was #5 ship, avoided 1, S1P hit by 2 torp 0340 stbd side, listed to port, bow deep, S 0440. In addition to personnel killed, 4000 cu meters ammo lost. M1 says carried 5012 soldiers of Kwantung Army; 2442 troops, 32 crew, and 18 gunners killed. [J credits jointly with 384 PARCHE 0407 att.] {I gives date 1 Jul.} Ramage Jul 44 31/04 19-10N 120-58E AK 4000 T1/3NSR D Note Note PR says fired 0359 0/2 bow tubes & 0402 1/1 stern tubes at Panama M type, port track, expl 03 heard after 2 min but no D claimed; 280 STEELHEAD PR says 2 ships burning 0405. Ramage Jul 44 31/04 19-10N 120-58E AK 4000 T1/1NSR D Note Note PR says prob hit on ship prev missed, no D claimed. 03

185 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 384 PARCHE 2366

2

384 PARCHE 2367

2

384 PARCHE 2368

2

384 PARCHE 2369

2

384 PARCHE 2370

2

384 PARCHE 2371

2

280 STEELHEAD 2372

6

280 STEELHEAD 2373

6

247 DACE 2374

4

260 LAPON 2375

5

260 LAPON 2376

5

260 LAPON 2377

5

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2366–2377 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Ramage Jul 44 31/04 19-10N 120-58E AO 10000 T7/7NSR S IJ 31 19-00N 122-55E A/C-AO 10238 Koei M. S PR says fired 0407 at lead AO, port track, disintegrated & S immed, small oil fire on surface. S1P See 280 STEELHEAD att earlier this day. ULTRA rept hit in eng rm 0420 @ loc given. [Although WS2 cites only hits from stbd, consistent with att by 280 STEELHEAD, descr of sinking fits this att. J credits PARCHE att only.] Ramage Jul 44 31/04 19-10N 120-58E AO 10000 T2/3TSR 0 Note Note PR says fired 0410 at another AO, port track, hits seen f wd, slowed to 2 kts, returned gunfire XR at sub 0419, down by bow. ULTRA says Ogura M #1 recd 2 hits 0412, later reached Manila. WS2 says hit same time as Koei M but able to continue. [Att again by PARCHE 0421.] Ramage Jul 44 31/04 19-10N 120-58E APK 4000 T2/2NSR S ISM 31 19-08N 120-51E A-AK 7169 Dakar M. H WJ Sub position XAP 4411 {Manko M.} S PR says fired 0416 at Yokohama M type, stbd track, broke in two & S. WS2 says Dakar M hit S1P port amidships ca 0420, engine room flooded, 6 killed; drifted until 1 Aug, then towed by Fukuju M. ULTRA msg 1530 rept was shipping water & unable navigate, towed to San Fernando, grounded, S there by a/c 22 Sep. [W&J credit Manko M to this att, but 280 STEELHEAD 0516 att, appears more likely.] Ramage Jul 44 31/04 19-10N 120-58E AO 10000 T3/3NSR S SM 31 19-02N 120-56E A/C-AO 7270 Ogura M. #1 M I {Kokura M. #1} PR says fired 0421 at same AO as hit 0410, stbd track, S, small oil fire left. ULTRA rept recd 2 hits S1P 0412, msg 1530 says able to make half speed, later reached Manila. WS2 says hit same time as Koei M but able to continue. [This was prob repeat hit by PARCHE; cripple att 4 Aug by 270 RATON, J credits only a/c at Santa Cruz.] Ramage Jul 44 31/04 19-10N 120-58E AP 10000 T2/3NSR 0 Note Note PR says fired 0429 at large AP Heian M type [1 stack], zero angle, hit & stopped, closed in on stbd XR bow for stern shot. [Sinking claimed on next salvo.] Ramage Jul 44 31/05 19-10N 120-58E AP 10000 T3/4TSR S JM 31 19-00N 120-55E A-APK 8990 Yoshino M. SJ I Note PR says fired 0433, stbd track, hit amidships, S bow first 0442, 280 STEELHEAD PR says heavy S1P expl 0433-37, AP stopped, down by bow, S head first 0442. ULTRA msg 0945 rept S. M1 says carried 5012 soldiers of Kwantung Army; 2442 troops, 32 crew, and 18 gunners killed. [WS2 lists only hit at 0340; see 280 STEELHEAD att earlier this day. J credits jointly with STEELHEAD @ this position.] {I gives date 1 Jul.} Whelchel Jul 44 31/05 18-57N 120-50E AP 10000 T2/4TSR S IJSM 31 19-00N 120-55E A-APK 8195 Fuso M. S PR says fired 0449 at Teikyo M (2 stack) type, port track, saw & heard 2 flashes, slowed, seen S1 0544 with large hole port side, listing, b/u noise. ULTRA rept able to proceed after 1st hit, later S ca 0400 or 0415. WS2 says left convoy heading westward, ca 0445 hit amidships from port rear, fired at submerging sub, engines stopped 0503, rolled over & S 0510, 1350 aviation troops, 12 passengers & 26 crew killed. [Fuso M had 2 stacks.] Whelchel Jul 44 31/05 18-57N 120-50E AK 4000 T2/4TSR S WISM 30 19-00N 120-50E XAK 4471 Manko M. S J 31 19-08N 120-51E APK 7169 {Dakar M.} PR says fired 0516 at Malta M type, port track, heard & saw 2 flashes, flames on deck, bow almost S1 awash, boat being manned, 0538 saw flash & heard loud expl, disappeared, believed S. ULTRA rept S 1340 @ 19-09N 120-51E. WS2 says this was last ship att, hit port side #2 hold ca 0514, abandoned, S 0631, 17 crew, 20 guards, and ca 260 military and other passengers killed. [J credits Dakar M to this att, but 384 PARCHE 0416 att appears more likely.] Claggett Jul 44 31/14 06-12N 124-08E AK 1200 T1/4DUP S UltM 31 06-15N 124-09E A-AK 345 Shinju M. S PR says close expl, missing 10 min later. ULTRA rept S. [Ex-Phil Perla.] S1 Stone, L.T. Jul 44 31/20 08-22N 116-40E AO 19400 T2/6NUP D Note PR says hits seen and heard. ULTRA ident convoy SIMA-02 c/o 8 AP & 2 escorts. [See Tenshin M XR S in next attack.] Stone, L.T. Jul 44 31/20 08-22N 116-40E AK 4000 T2/ NUP D Note 31 08-50N 116-00E A/C5397 Hinaga M. L Ult ORE PR says poss hits on AK. ULTRA ident as weather ship, call sign J2XB or JXXB, arr Manila 3 Aug L1 not badly D. Cundall cites Japanese doc showing Hinaga M att here. {Hijun M (318T) was incorrect.} Stone, L.T. Jul 44 31/20 08-22N 116-40E AO 10000 T3/4NUP S IJSM 31 08-50N 116-00E A/C-AO 5061 Tenshin M. S PR says seen expl & burn. WS1 says left Singapore 24 Jul for Moji with av gas; ca 2103 31st @ S1

Attack Numbers 2378–2392 Submarine

Ptl Commander

186 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 08-51N 116-46E was hit in #4 & 5 tanks & expl, 5 men blown overboard, ship burned & S, all 44 crew on board killed. 268 PUFFER 5 Selby Aug 44 1/11 05-07N 119-34E AS 12000 T2/6DUP 2378 IS 1 NE of Borneo AOG 4465 Sunosaki Note PR says big expl on bow & bridge, screws lost, b/u noise. ULTRA rept posit 05-08N 119-32E, reached Manila. WS11-34 says D by torp 1 Aug, arr Manila 1 Sep & placed in Dewey drydock for repair, bombed there & burned 21 Sep, removed 4 Oct & abandoned. [J credits only a/c 21 Sep 44.] 381 SAND LANCE 3 Garrison Aug 44 1/13 01-11N 125-05E AK 4000 T2/4DUP 2379 UltS Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA says Seia M 6659T XAE rept torp att, no D @ 01-10N 125-04E. [WS1 says S by a/c same day @ 01-48S 125-29E.] HMS STORM 5 Young Aug 44 1 Mergui Arch. Cstr 350 G 2380 Ult 1 W Cape Taboi Ms NG NG BSH says S. ULTRA says 2 aux sail att, 1 S. HMS STORM 5 Young Aug 44 1 Mergui Arch. Sch 100 G 2381 Note 1 NG Sch NG Kikaku M. BSH describes as sch. [Name from Cundall.] HMS STORM 5 Young Aug 44 1 Mergui Arch. Cstr 250 G 2382 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. HMS STORM 5 Young Aug 44 1 Mergui Arch. Cstr 300 G 2383 Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says S; not in BSH. 199 TAUTOG 12 Baskett Aug 44 2/16 33-57N 136-20E AK 2000 T2/3DUP 2384 JSM 2 34-00N 136-17E C-AK 1922 Konei M. I {1992} PR says hits seen, much smoke, missing later. WS1 says was en rt Tokyo to Nagoya with 2500 tons coal; ca 1540 2 Aug @ loc given was torp & S, 11 killed. [Captured ship, ex-It Furiere Consolini.] 224 COD 4 Adkins Aug 44 3/02 01-45S 126-14E AK 4000 T3/4NUR 2385 WIJSM 3 01-46S 126-51E XAN 708 Seiko M. PR says hits seen, black smoke, b/u noise. WS1 says torp & S ca 0330 @ 01-46N 126-15E, 2 crew & 56 passengers killed. 223 BONEFISH 5 Edge Aug 44 3/05 07-11N 121-52E AO 7500 T1/4NSR 2386 Ult Note PR says hit seen, not heard. ULTRA rept torp att, no D @ 07-07N 121-52E. 392 STERLET 1 Robbins Aug 44 4/01 28-11N 141-43E AK 2000 T3/3NUP 2387 WISM 4 29-10N 141-05E XPkt 248 Miyagi M. PR says disintegrated, 30 survivors in water. GF says torp this date, no other info. WS1 says torp & S 4 Aug @ loc given, all 23 crew killed. 392 STERLET 1 Robbins Aug 44 4/01 28-11N 141-43E Tra 300 T0/1NUP 2388 M 4 29-10N 141-05E B-AK 99 Zensho M. WI XPkt PR says believed missed, not in sight after surfacing, many US a/c seen attacking shipping. M1 says B-Pkt rerated 29 Mar 44, torpedoed, 20 killed. [W says S by STERLET gunfire but PR says no gun att made.] 271 RAY 2389

5

Damg. Eval.

S M T1P

D 03 S S S2U S S S3Q S S3 S D3 S S S1

S S S1 D 03 S S S1 0 S S1

Kinsella Aug 44 4/04 03-59S 117-54E AP 6400 T3/4NUP IJM 4 04-05S 117-40E A-AK 2612 Koshu M. S {2295} PR says broke in two, b/u noise. Intel says believed 8470T ship from amount of cargo lost. WS2 says hit 0525 by 3 torp, 1239 laborers, 273 other passengers & 28 crew killed.

S S S1

270 RATON 2390

5

Shea Aug 44 4/10 16-01N 119-44E AO 9200 T1/4DUP UltM 4 16-31N 119-44E A/C-AO 7270 Ogura M. #1 PR says appeared to be cripple, hit heard, later seen listing & down by stern. ULTRA says Ogura M #1 rept att here, took refuge at Santa Cruz. [Prev hit by 394 PARCHE 31 Jul; J credits a/c only @ Santa Cruz 21 Sep. WS and M say no record of this att in Japanese sources.]

D D S1P

245 COBIA 2391

1

Becker Aug 44 5/06 27-09N 142-32E Pkt 500 T1/2DUP WISM 4-5 Chichi Jima XAP 495 Yayoi M. PR says stern blown off, later strafed by a/c & set afire, POW picked up. WS1 says left Chichi-Jima 4 Aug to avoid carrier force; ca 1130 @ 28-33N 141-28E was att by ca 30 a/c with heavy D; drifted until torp 5 Aug, 1 killed. [Not in J, under 500T.]

S SA S1P

225 CERO 2392

5

Dissette Aug 44 5/12 05-51N 125-42E AO 8000 T4/6DUP WS 5 S of Davao AO 14050 Tsurumi J {6500} PR says broke in two after hits. ULTRA rept torp att ca 1113 @ 05-53N 125-41E. WS1&2 say

S S S1

187 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

316 BARBEL 2393

1

HMS TERRAPIN 2394

1

HMS TERRAPIN 2395

1

HMS TRENCHANT 2396 269 RASHER 2397

387 PINTADO 2398

387 PINTADO 2399

309 ASPRO 2400 309 ASPRO 2401 309 ASPRO 2402 392 STERLET 2403 246 CROAKER 2404

268 PUFFER 2405 242 BLUEGILL 2406

192 SAILFISH 2407

192 SAILFISH

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2393–2407 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments left Davao for Balikpapan 5 Aug in convoy with Bingo M, Osei M, XSC Kyo M. #12 & Cha 11; ca 1113 hit by 4 torp from inshore, capsized 1130 & S @ 05-53N 125-41E, casualties not given. {W gives date 5 Aug 42; I says S by a/c.} Keating Aug 44 5/13 27-36N 128-54E AK 4100 T1/4DUP IJSM 5 Tokunoshima C-APK 970 Miyako M. PR says stern blown off, settling. WS & M1 say hit 1235 @ 27-34N 128-55E by 1 torp, S by stern, 270 military passengers and 15 crew killed. Martin, D.S.R. Aug 44 5 W Sumatra Cstr 150 G Ult 5 Gunung Sitoli NG NG NG BSH says S. ULTRA says bombardment rept, no mention of ships lost. Martin, D.S.R. Aug 44 5 W Sumatra Cstr 150 G Ult 5 Gunung Sitoli NG NG NG BSH says left afire. ULTRA says bombardment rept, no mention of ships lost.

Hezlet Aug 44 5 W Sumatra Cstr NG G Note Success Book says D; BSH says cstr & ML missed by torp 5 Aug, S later in att 9 Aug. 5 Munson Aug 44 6/02 14-14N 117-16E AK 8200 T5/6NUP IJSM 6 14-10N 117-12E A-AK 4739 Shiroganesan M PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS1 says left Cape St. Jacques for Manila 2 Aug in a special convoy with 500 tons of ammo & 5720 tons of rice; ca 0312 6th @ 14-10N 117-02E was hit stbd side in #4 hold, eng rm, & #3 hold; because of bad weather no boats could be launched, so 15 passengers, 14 gunners & 22 crew killed. 2 Clarey Aug 44 6/04 30-53N 129-47E AK 6100 T2/6NUP IJSM 6 30-55N 129-45E C-Ore 5401 Shonan M. PR says fired at convoy of 11 ships & 3 escorts, stern broke off, S. WS2 says left Moji for Takao with convoy MOTA-22 4 Aug, ca 0411 6 Aug hit by 3 torp, broke in two & S, 5 killed. 2 Clarey Aug 44 6/04 30-53N 129-47E AK 6300 T2/ NUP I 6 36-53N 129-45E PF 870 {Etorofu} Note PR says 2nd AK seen burning & settling. [Prob half of ship S in prev att. WS2&4 and TROM show no D to PF.] {I latitude appears to be misprint.} 4 Stevenson, HC Aug 44 6/10 18-19N 120-29E AK 2000 T1/3DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says smoke seen at waterline, no expl. 4 Stevenson, HC Aug 44 7/04 17-12N 119-56E AK 7500 T2/2NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says long range hit seen, sagged in middle, bow up 30 deg. 4 Stevenson, HC Aug 44 7/04 17-12N 119-56E AK 4000 T1/2NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says target seen smoking. 1 Robbins Aug 44 7/05 28-11N 141-43E AK 4000 T2/4TUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, screws stopped. 1 Lee Aug 44 7/11 32-09N 129-54E CL 5100 T1/4DUP WIT 7 32-12N 129-55E CL 6050 Nagara J {5700} PR says hit seen, stbd list, stern under, motion picture taken, b/u noise. TROM says was en rt Kagoshima to Sasebo, ca 1222 hit stbd side aft & S 1240, 349 killed, 235 rescued. [W says standard displ as blt was 5170T metric, after rebuilding was 6050T in 1944; J lists as 5700T.] 5 Selby Aug 44 7/13 07-50N 122-07E AK 3200 T1/1DUP WISM 7 07-49N 122-06E XSC 340 Kyo M. #2 PR says disintegrated. M1 says 8 killed. 2 Barr Aug 44 7/14 06-04N 124-22E AK 4000 T2/5DUP WISM 7 06-05N 124-23E B-AK 4642 Yamatama M. J {Sanju M.} PR says seen afire, settling by bow. WS1 says en rt Manila to Davao ca 1330 7 Aug @ loc given was hit port side #2 hold & S bow first in 7 min, 9 crew & large number of 1650 army passengers killed. {W gives tons as 46,426 (misprint).} 11 Ward, R.E.M. Aug 44 7/18 20-09N 121-19E CM 1200 T1/3DUP SM 7 20-09N 121-44E A-AT 238 Kinshu M. Note PR says fired at CM, saw 1 torp hit, disintegrated & AK ran away. ULTRA rept S by torp @ 20-09N 121-44E. WS2 says torp & S ca 1750 @ 20-10N 121-47E, 13 crew & 12 troops killed; ship was army escort, AK was Shinten M. {I gives longitude 112-44E, misprint.} 11 Ward, R.E.M. Aug 44 7/18 Same attack Same Same Same

Damg. Eval.

S S S1 S NG S2U D NG D3 D XR S S S1

S S S1 S M 03XE D 03 S 03 D 03 S 03 S S S1

S S S1 S S S1

S S S1

0

188

Attack Numbers 2408–2422 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. I 7 20-09N 112-44E A-AK 1254 {Shinten M.} H Note PR says 2 end of run expl. ULTRA rept escaped. WS2 says evaded torp ca 1440. [No torp fired 03XE then.] {I longitude probably misprint.} [S 8 Sep 44 by 411 SPADEFISH.] 2 Haskins Aug 44 7/21 14-51N 119-51E DD 1700 T3/3NSR S WIS 7 W of Manila PF 940 Kusagaki S J {900} {Kusakaki} PR says bow blown off, broke in middle & S. ULTRA posit 14-45N 120-00E. WS2 says left Takao S1 for Manila with convoy MI-13 4 Aug, ca 2205 7 Aug @ 14-50N 119-57E hit by 1 torp & S, ca 140 killed. 1 Keating Aug 44 7/23 27-36N 128-30E AK 19400 T5/10NSR S UltM 7 Tokuno Shima Ms NG Sakuragawa M. S Note {Tonan M. #2} PR says 3/6 hits in 1st att, 2/4 in 2nd, ident as Tonan M #2, seen to S. ULTRA rept Sakura M S3 #11, wooden ship, att @ Tokuno Shima (ca 27-30N 128-30E). M says army document rept motorsail Sakuragawa M, tons NG, was en rt Moji-Singapore & S here, 6 killed. [It obviously does not resemble target Tonan M #2. M1 & WS say no record of D to that ship, but its location at this time is not known. It left Keelung for Moji 20 Aug & was S 22 Aug by 387 PINTADO and was definitely not S here; either missed or misidentified.] 10 Gerwick Aug 44 8/14 19-50N 119-58E Tra 100 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 4-inch & 40mm, POW taken. S3 2 Haskins Aug 44 8/20 15-16N 119-57E AK 700 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 hits, afire, pip disappeared. D3 1 Robbins Aug 44 8/23 28-36N 141-06E AK 7500 T4/4NUP S WISM 9 28-11N 141-06E XSC 275 Tama M. #6 S PR says blew up & S, no survivors. WS1 says torp & S ca 1700 9 Aug 55 km W of Chichi-Jima. S1 M1 says all hands plus 2 rescued survivors of sunken ships killed. [W says ship was XAM used as XSC.] 1 Keating Aug 44 9/04 27-53N 128-49E AP 8500 T1/4NUP D M 9 N Okinoshima A-AK 1937 Itachigi M. S IJS {Yagi M.} PR says hit heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept missing from convoy MI-08. WS2 says convoy c/o 16 S1 marus & 5 escorts; S @ 27-56N 128-47E, 34 killed. 1 Keating Aug 44 9/04 27-53N 128-49E AK 5400 T2/2NUP S IJSM 9 27-56N 128-47E C-APK 2333 Boko M. S PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says S, casualties NG. M1 ident as ex-Br Sagres. S1

2408

363 GUITARRO 2409

316 BARBEL 2410

213 GREENLING 2411 363 GUITARRO 2412 392 STERLET 2413

316 BARBEL 2414

316 BARBEL 2415 HMS TRENCHANT 2416

1

Hezlet IM

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Aug 44 9 9

W Sumatra Near Padang

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Cstr B-Fish

200 48

G Hiyoshi M. #3 [Go]

BSH says 14 POW taken. M1 says 2 killed. ULTRA posit 04-29S 102-54E. HMS TRENCHANT 2417 287 BOWFIN 2418

1

6

Hezlet Aug 44 9 W Sumatra Ult 8 04-29S 102-54E BSH says S. Identified in ULTRA msg. Corbus Aug 44 10/09 25-50N 131-12E M 10 Minami-Daito Ult Ms NG PR says torn apart & S. ULTRA says Hokoku Go #3 rept 2 aux torp & S, no details.

ML NG

NG NG

Trk A-AK

1000 159

S S S1

G S Speedboat #111 NG S2Q T1/3DUP S Gokoku M. #13S

sail torp & S. M1 says wooden Ms

S1

287 BOWFIN 2419

6

Corbus Aug 44 10/09 25-50N 131-12E Trk 1000 T3/3DUP M 10 Minami-Daito C-AK 241 Seiyo M. I {197} PR says obliterated. ULTRA says Hokoku Go #3 rept 2 aux sail torp & S. M1 says 1 killed.

S S

363 GUITARRO 2420

2

Haskins Aug 44 10/10 16-17N 119-46E CL Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hits heard, 270 RATON reported ship afire later.

D

363 GUITARRO 2421

2

Haskins Aug 44 10/10 16-17N 119-46E AK 4000 T1/ DUP IJSM 10 16-15N 119-45E A/C-AO 5135 Shinei M. PR says timed expl. WS1 says left Manila 9 Aug for Takao with cargo of Nagi tree seed oil; ca 1135 10th @ loc given was torp & S, 1 killed. [Prob ship rept afire by 270 RATON.]

D S S1

224 COD 2422

4

363 GUITARRO

2

Adkins Aug 44 10/12 WIM 10 PR says hits seen, disappeared, b/u noise, Haskins Aug 44 10/13

S S S1 S

05-15S 121-14E S Celebes POW taken. 16-18N 119-46E

6000

T2/4DUP

S1

03

AK XSC

2000 89

T3/4DUP Toseki M.

DD

1700

T2/4DUP

189 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, bow demolished, stern left out of water. [Description fits Shinei M, S previous att, no DD hit.] 4 Adkins Aug 44 11/00 05-38S 120-37E AK 2000 T2/8NUR ISM 11 S of Celebes C-Ms 260 Shinsei M. #6 PR says seen to S by stern. WS1 says torp & S 11 Aug in Salajar Str., Celebes, 5 killed. 4 O’Kane Aug 44 11/17 34-12N 136-19E AK 5400 T1/3DUP IJSM 11 33-58N 136-19E C-AK 3328 Roko M. PR says hit seen. WS1 says left Osaka for Nagoya with load of soybean waste etc. & was torp & S ca 1745 11 Aug @ loc given, 4 killed. 4 O’Kane Aug 44 11/17 34-12N 136-19E AK 4000 T2/3DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard, b/u noise. 12 Loomis Aug 44 11/18 01-33N 126-06E Tra 70 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burned 3 hours. 5 Selby Aug 44 12/07 13-17N 120-07E AO 10000 T2/3DUP SM 12 13-18N 120-11E XAO 5135 Shinpo M. J {Shimpo M.} I PR says afire, down by bow. ULTRA rept aground off Golo I. I says disabled. WS2 says continuation of convoy MI-13, left Manila 11 Aug, ca 0730 12 Aug hit stbd side f wd, 20 killed, towed by Shoei M & Kyoei M & run ashore, considered S. [J credits jointly with 222 BLUEFISH att 17 Aug 44.] {W gives name Shinko M, torp by PUFFER & “Bluefin.”} 5 Selby Aug 44 12/07 13-17N 120-07E AK 7500 T2/3DUP S Note PR says hits seen, target listed & settling. WS2 shows no AK hit. 5 Selby Aug 44 12/07 13-17N 120-07E AO 10000 T1/ DUP IJSM 12 13-18N 120-11E A/C-AO 5113 Teikon M. PR says 2 AOs last seen abandoned & drifting. ULTRA rept S ca 1805. WS2 says tried to ram sub when Shinpo M S, hit ca 0733 & S, no casualties. [Chartered ship, ex-Ger Winnetou.] 6 Gimber Aug 44 12/24 50-28N 144-09E AO 8000 T2/3NSR Note Note PR says hits seen & heard, smoke column. WS2 says no other ship hit here. [Prob same ship hit next att.] 6 Gimber Aug 44 12/24 50-28N 144-09E AK 4000 T2/3NSR IJSM 12 50-35N 144-02E C-AK 2159 Mayachi M. PR says hits seen & heard, smoke & steam, disappeared from radar. ULTRA rept 3 torp hits. WS2 says convoy was KIRA-003 from Wakkanai to Russian port Okha on Sakhalin c/o 3 marus & 3 escorts; torp & S 2300, 10 crew and 9 passengers killed. 1 Keating Aug 44 13/02 28-31N 129-18E AK 4000 T2/4NSR IM 13 Amami Oshima B-AK 223 Koan M. PR says timed hits heard, seen to blow up, disappeared from radar. [Ship not in W or WS.] 2 Barr Aug 44 13/10 06-17N 126-10E APK 4000 T1/4DUP WIJS 13 06-15N 126-45E XAP 1931 Kojun M. PR says 4 torp fired at convoy, heavy list, S by bow, b/u noise. WS2 says torp 0922, 15 passengers & 27 crew killed. 2 Barr Aug 44 13/10 06-17N 126-10E DE 500 T1/ DUP WISM 13 Cape San Agustin XSC 154 Misago M. PR says escort hit & blew up. ULTRA and WS2 rept S in same att as Kojun M; M1 says 5 killed. [Ship of same name & tons rept D by HMS STORM 2 Sep 44; prob not same ship.] 2 Barr Aug 44 13/10 Same attack Same Same Same J 13 Sub position SC 300 {Ch 12} PR says 2 SC were near target, probably shaken by expl. W says lost Aug 44 off Palau. [PR reference may have been to “Sugar Charlie” sea truck, not sub chaser.] WS11-49 makes no mention of D, says Ch 12 was at Palau end of war; WS2 says was not with Kojun M. [Basis for J attribution unk.] 11 Germershausen Aug 44 13/12 48-56N 149-03E AK 4000 T2/4DSR IJSM 13 48-35N 149-08E A-AK 2324 Toei M. PR says hits heard, seen to S, lifeboats in water, photos. WS1 says torp & S ca 1100 13 Aug @ loc given, 2 crew & 34 passengers killed.

2423

224 COD 2424 306 TANG 2425

306 TANG 2426 186 STINGRAY 2427 268 PUFFER 2428

268 PUFFER 2429 268 PUFFER 2430

267 POMPON 2431 267 POMPON 2432

316 BARBEL 2433 242 BLUEGILL 2434

242 BLUEGILL 2435

242 BLUEGILL 2436

198 TAMBOR 2437

311 ARCHER- FISH 2438

179 PLUNGER

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2423–2438

Wright, W.H. Aug 44 13/12 32-55N 152-43E M 13 33-25N 152-04E S PR says wooden ship hit topside. GF says in surface battle with says sunk 23 Apr 45. See 22 Apr 45 att by 225 CERO.] 12 Fahy Aug 44 13/24 08-08N 154-20E

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Tra XPkt

GD Aji M. {Amiji M.} sub; M says 6 killed. [GF list AK

300 107

5000

T4/6NSR

Damg. Eval. 03 S S S1 S S S1 D 03 S S3 S S SJ S1P

S 03 P S S1 D XR S S S1

S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 0 S 03XE

S S S1

D M D1 S

190

Attack Numbers 2439–2453 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says ship was aground on Minto Reef, hits seen & heard, still there 24 Aug, burned & holes in side, identified as Sanko M type. — — Aug 44 — — — — — S 13 20-10N 121-40E C-AK 5949 {Taketsu M.} I 14 Luzon Strait {6000} WS1 says S by unk sub, 8 killed. [No sub att reported in this area; J lists as Butsu M, S 13 Aug by marine casualty.] 1 Lee Aug 44 14/01 37-25N 125-12E AK 2000 T2/6NSR WJSM 14 37-30N 125-50E XAK 1289 Daigen M. #7 I XPG {Taigen M.} #7 PR says stern blown off, abandoned, hit again & S. WS1 says torp & S 14 Aug @ 37-30N 125-00E, 13 killed. [Former XPG rerated XAK 10 Apr 44.] 5 Kinsella Aug 44 14/01 03-52N 112-56E AO 10000 T3/6NSV IJSM 14 03-54N 113-00E C-AK 5289 Zuisho M. PR says hits seen, S. WS1 says left Singapore for Manila 10 Aug with army unit of 233, its equipment, & 7100 tons bauxite et al; ca 0200 14th @ 03-54N 112-58E was hit by 2 torp stbd side eng rm, expl, split in two & S; 186 soldiers, 7 gunners & 68 crew killed. 5 Kinsella Aug 44 14/01 03-52N 112-56E AK 7500 T1/ NSV M 14 03-52N 112-56E A/C-AK 4433 Uga M. PR says hit seen, smoking, disappeared from radar. ULTRA rept Uga M 4433T C-AK poss att 03-54N 113-00E. [WS1&2 show no indication of D, left Miri 16 Aug with convoy MI-12. S 21 Aug 44 by 363 GUITARRO.] 4 Adkins Aug 44 14/02 04-17S 126-46E LSM 1000 T3/4NUR IS 14 04-04S 126-59E APD 890 T 129 J {1000} PR says hits seen, stern blown off, bow S. ULTRA says sub contact rept @ 05-28S 125-15E, no further word. {W says S by COLE (DD-155), prob misprint for COD, no such att in Roscoe.} WS says was on transport duty, torp & S @ loc given.

2439

— 2440

246 CROAKER 2441

271 RAY 2442

271 RAY 2443

224 COD 2444

262 MUSKALLUNGE 2445

4

Russillo Aug 44 14/10 13-13N 120-21E Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard, screws stopped. O’Kane Aug 44 14/19 33-03N 140-35E Claim Unconfirmed PR says upper works demolished by 4-inch.

306 TANG 2446

4

— 2447

— — S

HMS STURDY 2448

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Aug 44 — 14

— Off Takao

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

ODD

800

T1/4DUP

PY

100

GT Unk

— A-AO

— 834

— {Nanshin M. #20}

Damg. Eval. H3U X S SC XE S S S1 S S S1

D D D1

S S S1

S 03 D D3 X S

J Note 22-37N 120-15E WS1 says torp by unk sub & run ashore, 1 killed. [No sub att reported this area. I says marine casualty, J says S by a/c 12 Oct 44.]

SA XE

Anderson Aug 44 14 W coast Burma Cstr 150 G Ult 18 10-11N 098-42E NG 124 Yuki M. #3 Note BSH says S, date from Success Book. ULTRA says prob S by sub @ approx location. [Dates do not agree. M1 says no record of D, Yuki M #3 124T C-AK survived war.]

S S D4Q

HMS STURDY 2449

2

Anderson Aug 44 14 W coast Burma Cstr 150 G S UltM 18 10-11N 098-42E NG NG Ebisu M. #38 S BSH says S, date from Success Book. ULTRA says prob S by sub. [Dates do not agree.] S3

242 BLUEGILL 2450

2

Barr Aug 44 15/14 Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by 4-inch & 20mm.

246 CROAKER 2451

1

Lee Aug 44 16/22 36-09N 125-55E PC 500 WISM 16 36-15N 125-52E XAM 267 PR says disintegrated. WS1 says torp & S 16 Aug @ 36-15N 125-50E, 7 killed.

246 CROAKER 2452

1

Lee Aug 44 17/03 36-38N 126-10E AO 10000 T2/6NSR S SM 17 35-33N 126-10E C-AK 6862 Yamateru M. S J {Sansho M.} PR says seen to S. ULTRA says call sign JOOT rept sub contact @ 35-33N 126-10E. WS1 says torp S1 & S @ this location, 14 killed. {I says S by mine.}

222 BLUEFISH 2453

6

Henderson Aug 44 17/19 13-32N 120-23E AO 10000 T1/1DUP SM 17 13-18N 120-11E XAO 5135 Shinpo M. J {Shimpo M.} PR says target was AO prev hit by 268 PUFFER 12 Aug, aground, deck torn up f wd. WS2 says run ashore after att by PUFFER & abandoned. [J credits joint with PUFFER.]

02-35S 126-20E

Cstr

100

GD

S Unk S3

T1/1NSR Taito M.

S S S1

P S SJ S1P

191 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 11 Ward, R.E.M. Aug 44 18/02 18-40N 116-10E DD 1500 T2/4NSR S Claim Unconfirmed PR says fired at BB, heard & saw 2 expl, escort disappeared from radar. 03 1 McGregor, L.D. Aug 44 18/04 20-02N 120-46E Unk 4000 T1/4NSR D ISM 18 20-28N 121-04E A/C-AO 8673 Eiyo M. M PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept repaired at Takao. WS2&8 say left Bako for Manila 15 Aug D1 with important convoy HI-71, ca 0425 @ 20-40N 120-43E hit & D, 35 killed, left for Takao with Yunagi, att again & missed. [S 20 Feb 45 by 362 GUAVINA.] 1 McMaster Aug 44 18/05 12-29N 128-49E CL 5200 T10/15NSR S WIT 18 NE of Davao CL 6050 Natori S J {5700} PR says dead in water, believed BB. ULTRA posit 12-05N 129-03E. TROM says was en rt Cebu to S1 Palau; ca 0240 hit port side in boiler rm & stopped, 0336 hit again stbd amidships, S 0704, 330 killed, 194 rescued, 4 picked up from rubber raft by 186 STINGRAY. [W says standard displ as blt was 5170T metric, after rebuilding was 6050T in 1944; J lists as 5700T.] 5 Kinsella Aug 44 18/13 08-48N 116-58E AO 10000 T3/6DUP S IJSM 18 08-39N 116-39E A-AO 5878 Nansei M. S PR says hits heard, expl & b/u noise. WS2 says left Miri for Manila 16 Aug in convoy MI-12, c/o S1 12 marus & 7 escorts, ca 1352 17 Aug torp & S, 26 killed. [Was ex-Br Pleiodon.] 5 Kinsella Aug 44 18/13 08-48N 116-58E AK 4000 T1/ DUP D UltS Note PR says hit heard in far column. ULTRA rept Taketoyo M with convoy MI-12, D. WS2 gives no 03 indication of D here. [S 21 Aug by RAY in later att.] 5 Munson Aug 44 18/21 18-16N 120-21E AO 10000 T2/2NSR S WIST 18 18-10N 120-22E CVE 17830 Taiyo S J {20000} {Otaka} PR says fired 2122 at AO in convoy of 13 ships & 6 escorts, stbd track, hits heard & seen, huge expl, S1 convoy broke up. [PR gives times as H-zone but Japanese times (I-zone) match.] ULTRA rept convoy HI-71 of 20 ships plus escorts, confused account of results. WS2&8 say HI-71 was important convoy of 15 ships & 13 escorts under CVE Taiyo; big expl seen 2124 [premature?], Taiyo hit stbd qtr 2128, fuel tanks expl 2130, S 2148 @ 18-16N 120-20E, many casualties incl convoy comdr RADM Kajioka. [J credits RASHER att 2214.] Tully says 747 lost but not RADM Kajioka, who was killed 12 Sep on Hirado. [See 215 GROWLER att that date.] 5 Munson Aug 44 18/21 Same attack Same Same Same X J 18 Sub position AK 542 {Eishin M.} S [ULTRA says Eishin M & Takatori M aground in critical condition @ 18-12N 120-30E. I lists XE Takatori M UU 15 Aug @ Sanchez Mira. WS2 says neither ship was in convoy HI-71. Basis for J attribution unk.] 5 Munson Aug 44 18/22 18-09N 120-13E AP 10000 T3/6NSR S WIJSM 18-9 18-18N 120-13E A/C17537 Teia M. S APK PR says fired 2211 stbd track, target stopped & afire, lights in water poss boats, believed this ship seen S1 again 0215. WS2 says hit by 2 torp stbd #2 hold & engine room, stopped, listed to port & S in 28 min, 74 ships company, 2316 troops & 275 other passengers killed. ULTRA rept Teia M told 0030 19 Aug to take temp refuge [apparently had already sunk; ex-Fr Aramis, seized by Japan.] 5 Munson Aug 44 18/22 18-09N 120-13E Unk 4000 T1/ NSR D S Note PR says timed hit heard on farther target. WS2 shows no other ship hit. 03 5 Munson Aug 44 18/22 18-09N 119-56E CVE 20000 T3/4NSR S J 18 Sub position XAO 9849 {Teiyo M.} S PR says fired 2214, hits seen & heard on AO, plotted stopped, lights from boats in water, oil slick 03XE left; SORG lists as att on CVE. [J credits Teiyo M to att @ this position, but 222 BLUEFISH att 0603 appears more likely; prob ship att here was trying to rescue survivors from Taiyo & Teia M.] 5 Munson Aug 44 18/22 18-09N 119-56E Unk 4000 T1/ NSR D S Note PR says hit heard on farther target. WS2 shows no other ship hit. 03 5 Munson Aug 44 18/23 18-09N 119-56E AK 7500 T3/4NSR S WISM 19 18-10N 120-00E XAK 7189 Noshiro M. M PR says fired 2330, port track, ship stopped, burned & disappeared. WS2 says hit 2330 port side T1P #2 hold, headed for coast @ 6 kts & arr Manila 24 Aug. [M says was XCL redesignated XAK 5 Aug 42; S by a/c 24 Sep in Manila hbr; J credits a/c only 21 Sep @ Manila; rept still aground @ 14-35N 120-55E after war.] 5 Munson Aug 44 18/23 18-09N 119-56E Unk 4000 T1/ NSR D S Note PR says hit seen & heard on farther target. WS2 shows no other ship hit. 03 5 Munson Aug 44 18/23 18-09N 119-56E AP 10000 T2/2NSR D ISM 19 18-11N 119-58E A/C11249 Awa M. M APK

192 SAILFISH 2454 395 REDFISH 2455

365 HARDHEAD 2456

271 RAY 2457

271 RAY 2458

269 RASHER 2459

269 RASHER 2460

269 RASHER 2461

269 RASHER 2462 269 RASHER 2463

269 RASHER 2464 269 RASHER 2465

269 RASHER 2466 269 RASHER 2467

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2454–2467 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack Numbers 2468–2480 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 2468 222 BLUEFISH 2469

222 BLUEFISH 2470

222 BLUEFISH 2471

1

6

6

6

1

222 BLUEFISH 2473

6

395 REDFISH 2474

1

222 BLUEFISH 2475

6

HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 2477 271 RAY 2478

1

1 5

255 HADDO 2479

7

255 HADDO 2480

7

255 HADDO

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR says fired 2333, port track, timed hits on large 2 stack AP, seen 0046 low in water heading for D1 beach @ 5 kts. WS2&8 say hit in bow water tank 1 min after Noshiro M, arr Lingayen Gulf next day. M1 says light damage. ULTRA rept aground on reef, on way to Manila 21 Aug, arr 26 Aug. [As hospital ship, S 1 Apr 45 by 393 QUEENFISH.]

411 SPADEFISH 2472

HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 2476

192

7

Goossens Aug 44 18 04-00N 099-32E Jk 48 G Note 48 Kim Hup Soen BSH says junk S. Date, name & tons from DNO. Henderson Aug 44 19/03 17-36N 118-38E AK 19500 T2/4NSR Note Note PR says fired 0325, port track, target not visible, stopped, still there 5 hrs later, resembled Tonan M or Nissin M [large whale factories used as AO]. [PR used H-zone time, adj 1 hr later to match Japanese time. Target was prob Hayasui; WS2&8 say hit ca 0220 & drifted; see 0818 att same day.] Henderson Aug 44 19/03 17-36N 118-38E AO 10000 T1/ NSR S Note PR says hit heard, slowed to 11 kts. WS2&8 say Teiyo M avoided torp same time Hayasui was hit. [See 0603 att same day.] Henderson Aug 44 19/05 17-34N 119-23E AO 10000 T2/3NSR Note Note PR says same AO hit earlier, fired 0500, port track, hits seen, afire, stopped & settling, lifeboats out. WS2 says Teiyo M hit ca 0420 by 2 torp stbd side aft in oil tank & engine room, took port list, abandoned. [See final att 0603 this day.] Underwood Aug 44 19/05 18-48N 119-47E AP 10000 T2/6NUR WIJSM 19 18-12N 120-20E A-ARL 9589 Tamatsu M. PR says timed hits heard, screws stopped, passed thru debris & survivors. WS2&8 say had been in convoy HI-71, hit stbd by 2 torp ca 0320 & S 10 min later @17-34N 119-24E, 4755 troops & 135 crew killed. [W lists as landing craft depot ship.] Henderson Aug 44 19/06 17-34N 119-23E AO 10000 T1/2NSR WISM 19 NW Luzon XAO 9849 Teiyo M. PR says fired 0603, same AO hit earlier, already abandoned, awash to amidships, bow & bridge high in air. WS2&8 say hit 0420 & abandoned, S by stern 35 min later @ 17-50N 119-30E, 99 killed; was in convoy HI-71. [J credits Teiyo M to 269 RASHER att 2214 18 Aug but this att appears more likely; J also credits Hayasui to BLUEFISH at this posit, but 0818 att appears more likely.] McGregor, L.D. Aug 44 19/06 21-55N 120-19E AO 10500 T2/4TSR Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says hit seen, expl, debris in air, slowed down, 30 deg port list. Henderson Aug 44 19/08 17-36N 119-38E AK 19500 T3/3DUP WIS 19 NW Luzon AO 18300 Hayasui J {6500e} PR says fired 0818 at same ship hit earlier, largest merchant ship ever seen, stopped & down aft, hits & flames seen, photos, b/u noise. WS2&8 say drifted since hit 0220, finished off by sub after Teiyo M. [J credits to BLUEFISH 0603 att @ 17-34N 119-23E.] Goossens Aug 44 19 04-30N 098-15E Claim Unconfirmed BSH says junk S. Date & size from DNO.

Jk

50

G Unk

Goossens Aug 44 19 04-30N 098-15E Jk 100 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says junk S. Date & size from DNO. Kinsella Aug 44 21/07 13-23N 120-19E AP 6900 T1/4DUP M 21 13-23N 120-19E B/C-AO 7028 Taketoyo M. IJS {6964} PR says hit seen, stopped; 255 HADDO PR says ship expl & stopped; 363 GUITARRO PR says burning ship seen. ULTRA rept recd 2 hits @ 13-21N 120-19E, S @ 0658. WS2 says this was continuation of convoy MI-12; left Mindoro 21 Aug, ca 0720 evaded 2 torp but hit by 1 from port side, burned & S 50 min later, 13 killed. [Ship was carrying oil & gasoline in drums.] Nimitz Aug 44 21/07 13-22N 120-19E AK 7500 T2/2DUP IJSM 21 13-23N 120-19E A/C-AK 6576 Norfolk M. PR says hits heard, 1 ship afire. ULTRA rept S 0730 @ this location. WS2 says was in convoy MI-12, hit ca 0730 by 3 torp, burned & S in 2 min, 17 killed. Nimitz Aug 44 21/07 13-22N 120-19E AK 4000 T3/3DUP JM 21 13-23N 120-19E C-AK 4392 Kinryo M. IS {Kinryu M.} PR says smoke column seen. ULTRA rept S 0825 @ this location. WS2 says hit ca 0800 & S, 65 passengers & 3 crew killed. [Had cargo of bauxite.] Nimitz Aug 44 21/07 13-22N 120-19E AK 7500 T0/1DUP

S S2Q 0 XR

0 03 0 XR

S S S1

S S S1

S D4U S S S1

S S3 S S3 D S S1

S S S1 S S S1 0

193 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 2481

363 GUITARRO 2482

262 MUSKALLUNGE 2483 262 MUSKALLUNGE 2484

2

4

4

HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 2485

1

306 TANG 2486

4

257 HARDER 2487

6L

257 HARDER 2488

6L

255 HADDO 2489

7

255 HADDO 2490

7

257 HARDER 2491

6L

255 HADDO 2492

7

257 HARDER 2493

6L

411 SPADEFISH

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2481–2493 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments M 21 13-30N 120-15E A/C-AO 1004 Taiei M. I {8929} PR says hit possible. M1 has no details. [WS2 says was in convoy MI-12 but no evidence of D. S 24 Sep 44 by a/c at Coron Bay.] Haskins Aug 44 21/08 13-21N 120-18E AK 5700 T2/4DUP IJSM 21 13-30N 120-15E A/C4433 Uga M. AK PR says hits heard, screws stopped, b/u noise, debris seen later. ULTRA rept S 0820 @ this location. WS says hit by 2 torp ca 0825, split in 3 parts & S in 1 min @ 13-27N 120-17E, 29 crew, 2 troops & 96 passengers killed.

Damg. Eval. D S L3

Russillo Aug 44 21/09 11-43N 109-17E AK 7500 T1/3DUP S Note PR says hit heard, screws stopped. WS2 says torp track spotted, only 1 ship hit. [See next att.]

D

Russillo Aug 44 21/09 11-43N 109-17E AK 10000 T3/3DUP IJSM 21 11-45N 109-15E A/C-AK 7163 Durban M. PR says hits heard, screws stopped. WS2 says convoy was MASA-10 c/o 5 marus & 7 escorts; hit 0952 by 1 torp in #4 hold & S 1400, 509 military & 6 crew killed; Oyo M attempt to tow to beach failed. ULTRA rept all 4 others in convoy returned to Camranh Bay w/o D. Goossens Aug 44 21 04-15N 099-14E Jk 32 G

S S S1

03 D S S1

S

Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says junk S. Date & size from DNO. S3 O’Kane Aug 44 22/02 34-02N 136-21E PC 1500 T1/4NSV S M 22 Off Mikizaki C-Fish 116 Nansatsu M. #2 S I A-AK PR says hit seen, disappeared. M1 says 11 killed. ULTRA posit 34-01N 136-21E. S1 Dealey Aug 44 22/05 14-15N 120-05E DD 1200 T? 0 Note Note 255 HADDO PR says expl seen ca 0456, later att 2 damaged DDs. WS4&9 say 3 DEs were in 3rd XR Antisubmarine Sweeping Force returning to Manila after att on convoy HI-71; Sado hit amidships port side ca 0500, Hiburi also hit, both finished off later. [HARDER lost this patrol, info from HADDO PR, times adjusted 1 hr ahead to Tokyo time.] Dealey Aug 44 22/05 14-15N 120-05E DD 1200 T? 0 S 22 W of Manila PF 870 Hiburi D J {900} [HARDER lost this patrol. J&W credit HARDER only; see HADDO att this date.] S1P Nimitz Aug 44 22/05 14-15N 120-05E DD 1200 T1/3NSV D S 22 W of Manila PF 870 Matsuwa D Note PR says hit DD, missed 2nd salvo, S 2 hrs later. WS4&9 say hit stbd side, bow blown off, S1P drifted. [J credits HARDER only.] Nimitz Aug 44 22/05 14-15N 120-05E AP 4000 T1/ NSV P S Note PR says fired at DD, stray hit seen on AK; photo. [SORG gives half credit with 257 HARDER later . 03 same day WS4&9 show no AP present, but survivors of the PFs were picked up later by an unident ship & taken to Manila.] Dealey Aug 44 22/07 14-15N 120-05E AP 4000 T? P WIS 22 W of Manila PF 870 Matsuwa S J {860} 255 HADDO PR says unident ship D earlier was hit & S by HARDER @ 0549. [SORG gives half S1P credit to each sub.] WS4&9 say torp again here, S instantly, 134 killed, 12 wounded. [J&W credit HARDER only.] Nimitz Aug 44 22/07 14-15N 120-05E DD 1200 T1/2DUP S IS 22 W of Manila PF 870 Hiburi S Note PR says DD hit earlier, S here. WS4&9 say S after Matsuwa & before Sado, 154 killed or S1P wounded. [J&W credit HARDER only.] Dealey Aug 44 22/07 14-15N 120-05E DD 1200 T? S WIS 22 W of Manila PF 870 Sado S J {860} 255 HADDO PR says HARDER heard to S 2nd crippled DD. WS4&9 say last PF S, hit by 1 of 3 S1 torp from port & S by bow, 73 killed; sub surfaced & took photos. [This had to be HARDER; HADDO rec’d orders from HARDER ca 1954, not heard from again; believed lost 24 Aug. 256 HAKE saw periscope from 0747-0810 24 Aug & was pinged by escort that appeared to have 2 targets, heard 15 d/c 0828.] Underwood Aug 44 22/13 18-48N 120-48E AO 10500 T2/3DUP S

Attack Numbers 2494–2508

194

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. JSM 22 18-48N 120-46E C-AO 10022 Hakko M. #2 S I H PR says timed hits heard, heavy port list, later seen burning, beached next day. ULTRA rept broke in T1 two & Sin Pasaleng Bay 18 Sep 44. WS2 says left Takao for Manila 21 Aug with convoy TAMA-24A, ca 1300 22 Aug hit by 2 torp, made 4 kts & reached Pasaleng Bay, beached there & missed by more torp, abandoned as total loss. M1 says 11 crew and 11 passengers killed; beached and some cargo saved; wrecked in storm 18 Sep, broke in two 21 Sep and abandoned. [Not in W.] 2 Clarey Aug 44 22/19 29-44N 125-22E AO 16800 T2/10TUP S M 22 29-54N 125-17E B/C-AK 19262 Tonan M. #2 S IJS C-AO PR says 4 hits seen in 1st salvo, burned for 3 hrs & disappeared. WS1 says left Keelung for S1 Moji 20 Aug; torp & S 22nd @ 29-53N 125-19E, 4 killed. {W lists ship as XAO, credits 223 BONEFISH but PR shows no such att.} [D 9 Feb 44 by 223 BONEFISH.] — Note Aug 44 — X W 22 SE Shanghai XAO 19262 {Tonan M. #2} S [SORG shows no such attack. BONEFISH was not on patrol this date.] XE 2 Clarey Aug 44 22/19 29-44N 125-22E AO 9800 T1/ TUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says burst into fire, whaler (Tonan M #2) still burning. 03 2 Clarey Aug 44 22/19 29-44N 125-22E AO 7300 T1/ TUP S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen on ship beyond whaler (Tonan M #2). 03 6 Corbus Aug 44 22/22 29-32N 129-31E AK 7100 T2/6NSR S IJSM 22 29-33N 129-30E A-AK 6754 Tsushima M. S PR says bow broke off, back broken, S. ULTRA rept att on convoy NAMO-103 ca 2215. WS2 S1 says left Naha for Kyushu 21 Aug with 1788 evacuees from Okinawa incl 741 school children, ca 2212 22 Aug torp & S, 24 crew, 21 gunners, and 1529 passengers killed incl 682 children. 6 Corbus Aug 44 22/22 29-32N 129-31E AK 6700 T2/ NSR S S Note PR says hits seen on overlapping ship, afire, bow high in air, S. WS2 says only other ships in 03 convoy were Gyoku M & Kazuura M, no D. 6 Corbus Aug 44 22/22 29-32N 129-31E DD 1300 T1/ NSR S S Note PR says hit seen, disintegrated. WS2 says no other ship D. 03 6 Corbus Aug 44 22/22 29-32N 129-31E AK 6800 T1/4NSR S S Note PR says hit seen, afire & stopped. WS2 says no other ship D. 03 6 Corbus Aug 44 22/22 29-32N 129-31E DD 1300 T1/ NSR S S Note PR says expl. WS2 says no other ship D. 03

2494

387 PINTADO 2495

223 BONEFISH 2496 387 PINTADO 2497 387 PINTADO 2498 287 BOWFIN 2499

287 BOWFIN 2500

287 BOWFIN 2501 287 BOWFIN 2502 287 BOWFIN 2503 HMS STATESMAN 2504

HMS TALLY HO 2505

1

7

HMS TUDOR 2506

1

396 RONQUIL 2507

1

255 HADDO 2508

7

306 TANG

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Bulkeley Aug 44 22 11-40N 092-45E MV 3000 T1/4 IJSM 22 Port Blair A-AK 1983 Sugi M. #5 BSH says S. WS1 says hit by 2 torp ca 1855 @ 11-41N 092-47E, expl & S, 19 killed. ULTRA posit 11-40N 092-96E. Ship was ex-Pan Gran. {Neth source gives name Sugu M; Success Book ident as Eiko M.} Bennington Aug 44 22 Malacca Strait Cstr 300 G Ult 22 00-04N 103-58E NG NG Takushin M. #7 BSH says cstr S, date from Success Book. PR says left afire. ULTRA says gun att on Takushin M #7. [Previous credit of Takushin M #6 873T C-AK to this att is believed incorrect.] Porter Aug 44 22 N Sumatra Cstr 100 G Ult 22 05N 097-30E Jk NG NG BSH says cstr S the date. ULTRA says Mitsubishi junk shelled. Monroe Aug 44 23/04 25-29N 123-15E Unk 4000 T5/6NSR I 24 Sancho Point B-AG 985 {Toyo M. #3} W XAP PR says fired at convoy, expl heard but not seen. ULTRA initially said Toyo M #3 & Fukuryo M S, later Yoshida M & Fukurei M [see att on 23 - 24 Aug.] WS2 says Toyo M #3 was in convoy MOTA-23, no indication of D. [S 12 Jun 45 off Kaohsiung by a/c; not in J.] Nimitz Aug 44 23/07 16-06N 119-44E DD 1300 T1/5DUP WIST 23 W of Lingayan DD 1270 Asakaze J PR says hit 1st salvo, bow blown off, foremast bent double, missed with last torp. ULTRA rept hit @ 16-02N 119-43E, S being towed to Dasol Bay. WS2 says was escort in convoy TAMA-24A, hit & S 2230. Sawruk says bow & stern blown off. TROM says S while being towed by Nijo M. O’Kane Aug 44 23/11 34-37N 137-50E AP 10000 T2/3DUP

S S S1

S U S2Q S NG S2U D U S 03XE

D S S* S1

S

195 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments ISM 23 34-37N 137-51E C-AK 1857 Tsukushi M. J {8135} PR says hits seen, S by bow. WS1 says torp here ca 1120, 3 killed. {J confuses with ship of same name that survived war.} 4 Fyfe Aug 44 23/14 08-09N 134-38E DD 1200 T3/3DUP J 23 Off Palau AM 492 {W 22} Note PR says AK on reef, CM inside, Fubuki-cl DD aground, Minekaze cl-DD anchored, hits seen, smoking, port list, water up to bridge. WS11-50 says S by a/c @ Palau, W by mine near Babelthuap, both 11 Nov 44. [Basis for J attribution unknown. The DD on reef was Samidare. WS5 & TROM say ran aground 18 Jul, Sunk by later BATFISH att 26 Aug. See that att.] 1 Monroe Aug 44 23/20 25-07N 124-40E AK 6700 T1/3TUP JSM 24 Sankaku I. A/C5969 Fukurei M. Ore I Sancho Point PR says down by stern, smoking. ULTRA initially ident as Fukuryo M, later as Fukurei M. WS2 says was in convoy MOTA-23 c/o 15 marus & 6 escorts; hit same time as Yoshida M #3 @ 25-10N 122-43E, flooded, stopped, then drifted ashore, 210 soldiers & 4 crew killed, further D by storm, abandoned 13 Nov 44. 11 Ward, R.E.M. Aug 44 24/04 21-29N 121-18E AK 6500 T2/4NSR WJSM 24 21-23N 121-37E B-AK 2110 Toan M. I 21-27N 126-12E PR says hits seen, cloud of smoke, broke in two & S. ULTRA says unk ship rept att @ 21-33N 121-37E. WS1 says left Takao for Manila 23 Aug towing a midget submarine; ca 0330 24th @ 21-32N 121-04E was torp & S, 3 killed. [W lists ship as both XAP & Std AK 2D.] {Longitude in I is misprint.} 11 Ward, R.E.M. Aug 44 24/05 21-36N 121-19E AK 4000 T3/8NSR Ult SS Midget Sub W PR says expl heard & felt, nothing seen. ULTRA says Toan M was towing midget sub, fate not given. 11 Turner, J.H. Aug 44 24/07 42-30N 144-05E AK 2000 T2/3DSR IJSM 24 42-30N 143-40E C-AK 531 Tosei M. PR says unseen, hits heard, smoke & debris above fog, radar pip disappeared. WS1 says torp & S ca 0630 24 Aug @ sub position, casualties not given. 1 Monroe Aug 44 24/07 25-13N 121-49E AK 5800 T0/3DUP M 24 Off Sancho Point XAK 985 Toyo M. #3 Pr says bel missed DD & AK here. M1 says torp & D, extent not specified; was former netlayer rerated XAK 1 Oct 43. [Prob dud hit.] 1 Monroe Aug 44 24/07 25-13N 121-49E AK 7100 T1/4DUP JSM 24 Sancho Point A-AK 4646 Yoshida M. #3 I PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept S on spot, initially ident as Yoshida M. WS2 says was in convoy MOTA-23, hit ca 0700 24 Aug @ 25-10N 122-43E, same time as Fukurei M, cargo blew up; of 70 crew, 10 gunners, and 99 troops, only 3 troops survived. 7 Bennington Aug 44 24 Malacca Strait Jk 70 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, date & tons from Success Book. 7 Bennington Aug 44 24 Malacca Strait Jk 50 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, date & tons from Success Book. 7 Bennington Aug 44 24 Malacca Strait Jk 150 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, date & tons from Success Book. 3 Donaho Aug 44 25/10 18-46N 120-46E AK 4000 T1/6DUP IJSM 25 18-41N 120-50E C-AO 1943 Kotoku M. PR says fired at convoy of 10 ships & 5 esc, missed 1, hit heard on 2nd target, many expl, wreckage & 2 survivors seen later. ULTRA rept S 1022 @ this location. WS2 says left Takao for Manila 22 Aug in convoy TAMA-24, ca 1022 25 Aug hit stbd amidships & S in 2 min @ 18-42N 120-49E, casualties not given. M1 says 16 killed. 1 McGregor, L.D. Aug 44 25/13 18-33N 120-34E AP 7500 T2/4DUP JSM 25 18-31N 120-31E C-Ore 5953 Batu Pahat M. I {Batopaha M.} PR says fired at 3 overlapping ships, timed hits heard, @ 1441 AP seen down by stern. ULTRA rept hit @ this location, towed by Manshu M & beached @ Bangui Bay 26 Aug. WS1&2 say left Takao 22 Aug for Hainan in convoy TAMA-24 with 400 passengers, ordnance, & ammo; ca 1315 25th @ loc given was torp & S, 17 crew & unk passengers killed. M1 says beached & abandoned 26 Aug. 1 McGregor, L.D. Aug 44 25/13 18-33N 120-34E AK 4000 T1/ DUP

2509

310 BATFISH 2510

396 RONQUIL 2511

192 SAILFISH 2512

192 SAILFISH 2513

183 SEAL 2514

396 RONQUIL 2515

396 RONQUIL 2516

HMS TALLY HO 2517 HMS TALLY HO 2518 HMS TALLY HO 2519 382 PICUDA 2520

395 REDFISH 2521

395 REDFISH

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2509–2521 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S1 S S XRXE

D S H T1

S S S1

S S4 S S S1 0 D L3 S S SA S1

S S3 S S3 S S3 S S S1

S S H T1

S

196

Attack Numbers 2522–2535 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 2522

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. S Note PR says hit heard, ship not seen later. WS2 says no others hit. 03 Donaho Aug 44 25/16 18-45N 120-44E PGE 1500 T0/3DUP 0 WIJST 25 NW Luzon DD 1270 Yunagi S PR says believed missed. Tully says action rept says hit stbd amidships by 1 torp, back broken, S1 snapped in two & S 1035, 38 lost, 202 rescued. ULTRA rept torp and S at 1026. WS2 & TROM say left Takao 21 Aug with convoy TAMA-24A, detached 22 Aug to escort Hakko M #2 to Pasaleng Bay [see 411 SPADEFISH att that day]; left there 25 Aug & joined passing convoy TAMA-24; PICUDA torp passed thru convoy & hit Yunagi on far side, S ca 1035 at 18-42N 140-29E, prob all hands lost. Krapf Aug 44 25/16 03-21N 120-49E AK 200 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burned to waterline, photos. S3 O’Kane Aug 44 25/18 33-55N 136-18E AO 5000 T2/3DUP S ISM 25 S of Mikizaki C-AO 834 Nanko M. #8 S PR says seen to S. WS1 says left Shimotsu for Shimizu 24 Aug, torp & S ca 1800 25 Aug, 16 killed. S1 [Ship not in J.]

382 PICUDA 2523

3

259 JACK 2524

6

306 TANG 2525

4

306 TANG 2526

4

O’Kane Aug 44 25/18 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit poorly seen.

310 BATFISH 2527

4

Fyfe Aug 44 26/18 08-30N 134-37E DD 1700 T2/2TUP WIST 26 N end of Palau I. DD 1685 Samidare J Note 08-10N 134-38E {1580} PR says DD & AK still on Velasco Reef (after 23 Aug att), under salvage, DD broke in two when hit. WS5 & TROM say ran aground 18 Jul, salvage effort unsuccessful, being stripped when hit by 2 torp, broke in two & stern S. [J credits jointly with a/c att 25 Jul 44, but WS5 says no a/c att 1826 Aug.]

S S SJ S1

363 GUITARRO 2528

2

Haskins IM

S M

Aug 44 27/19 27

33-55N 136-18E

Esc

600

T1/ DUP

S 03

12-28N 119-57E 12-26N 119-55E

AO C-AO

2000 834

T+GM Nanshin M. #27

J S PR says 3 coastal AOs, @ 1623 fired 2 torp at last one, 1 ran under bow, 1 end of run expl heard; T1 @ 1929 fired 4-inch at laggard, left afire & sinking by stern, others turned toward rocks and shoal water. ULTRA rept aground. [WS1 says ran aground 12 Sep in shallow water @ loc given & abandoned, 6 killed. I lists again 13 Sep 44 aground @ 12-16N 119-53E. M1 says shelled & D 27 Aug at loc given, 6 killed, then grounded and S 12 Sep at 12-09N 119-49E.] 363 GUITARRO 2529

2

Haskins Aug 44 27/19 Same attack Same Same Same 0 IM 27 12-26N 119-55E C-AO 834 Nanshin M. #3 M PR says 3 coastal AOs att, headed toward rocks; no D claimed in PR. ULTRA rept moderate D, D1 arrived Coron. M1 says 18 killed; survived war. {WS1 says S by a/c 22 Sep 44 in North San Fernando anchorage.}

363 GUITARRO 2530

2

Haskins Aug 44 27/19 Same attack Same Same Same 0 I 27 12-26N 119-55E C-AO 834 Nanshin M. S Note PR says 3 coastal AOs att, headed toward rocks; no D claimed in PR. ULTRA rept missing. Cundall D4 and M1 say survived war.

363 GUITARRO 2531

2

Haskins Aug 44 27/19 Same attack Same Same I 27 12-21N 119-55E XSC 52 W PR noted no escorts with target group of coastal AOs; no D claimed. [Not in M1]

HMS STURDY 2532

2

Anderson Aug 44 27 En rt Perth Fish 150 G S Ult 30 04-22N 118-35E NG NG Kameyama M. H BSH says fishing vessel S 27 Aug. Identified in ULTRA msg but date does not agree. [Poss same ship D3Q att 29 May 45 by 366 HAWKBILL. Not in M1.]

287 BOWFIN 2533

6

Corbus Aug 44 28/19 25-56N 128-54E Claim Unconfirmed PR says set afire, stern blown off after missed by torp.

259 JACK 2534

6

Krapf Aug 44 29/02 02-07N 122-29E AK 7500 T2/4NSR IJSM 29 02-15N 122-29E A-APK 5785 Mexico M. PR says 1 hit seen, afire, radar pip lost. WS2 says convoy H-33(4) c/o 2 marus & 4 escorts; 0225 hit port side by 1 torp, oil cargo burned, S 0442, 826 soldiers & 22 crew killed.

S S S1

259 JACK 2535

6

Krapf Aug 44 29/04 02-03N 122-29E CM WI 29 02-15N 123-29E AM J PR says stern blown off, S by 2 more hits. WS2 says S, casualties unk.

500 755 {492}

S S

Troup

1000

HMS STRONGBOW

1

Aug 44 30

W coast Siam

Tra

500

Same Nanshin M.

G Unk

0 M S S4

S D3

MV

T4/9NSR W 28

S1 T2/15

S

197 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed Claimed in Success Book, but BSH evaluates att unsuccessful. 1 Loughlin Aug 44 31/03 21-21N 121-06E AK 7500 T2/3NUP Note Note PR says fired at lead ship in convoy of 4 + 3 esc, hits heard on 2 ships. WS3 says convoy MI-15 had 10 ships & 5 escorts. [See later attacks; this was probably one of the hits on Chiyoda M.] 1 Loughlin Aug 44 31/03 21-21N 121-06E AO 10000 T2/3NUP JSM 31 21-24N 121-04E A/C-AO 4701 Chiyoda M. I 30 PR says hit heard on 2nd ship in line, much debris after att; 220 BARB, 315 SEALION & 215 GROWLER all saw burning ship. ULTRA rept hit 0330 @ this location, I says @ 20-55N 121-17E. WS3 says hit by 2 torp from stbd ca 0325, by 2 more ca 1 min later, expl, S ca 0335. M1 says 15 crew and 382 troops killed. 4 Austin Aug 44 31/03 08-48N 117-54E Trk 200 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says target anchored, little D. 2 Reich Aug 44 31/05 21-25N 121-19E AO 10000 T2/10NSR SM 31 21-30N 121-19E A/C-AO 9181 Rikko M. Note PR says hits seen, black smoke, radar pip split. ULTRA rept 3 hits 0435 @ this location, proceeding to Takao. WS3 says hit ca 0435, 8 crew and 52 passengers killed; went to Takao, then Bako & Keelung for repairs; suffered further D from a/c; 6 Mar 45 split in two at site of torp damage & S @ Keelung. [See 215 GROWLER att at same time. J says 6 Mar 45 by marine casualty; I says by a/c.] 10 Oakley Aug 44 31/05 21-29N 121-21E AO 10000 T3/3TSR SM 31 21-30N 121-19E A/C-AO 9181 Rikko M. Note PR says expl, only stern left. ULTRA rept hit by 3 torp ca 0435, proceeding to Takao. WS1 says went to Takao, then Bako & Keelung for repairs; recd addl D by a/c; 6 Mar 45 broke in two at site of torp damage & S @ Keelung. [See 315 SEALION att at same time; J says S 6 Mar 45 by marine casualty; I says by a/c.] 10 Oakley Aug 44 31/05 21-29N 121-21E AK 7500 T2/3TSR Ult Note Note PR says target listing after hits. ULTRA says Taisho M 6886T APK call sign JONV reported engine breakdown; at 1443 215 GROWLER saw AK being towed at 7 kts. WS3 does not mention D, ship reached Manila 7 Sep. M1 says JONV is call sign of 2854T A/C-AO Taisho M, left Moji 19 Aug and arr Manila 7 Sep, no D. [S 26 Oct 44 by 228 DRUM.] 10 Oakley Aug 44 31/05 21-29N 121-21E DD 1300 T1/4TSR S Note PR says 1 hit seen, 2 heard; black smoke, pip disappeared; 220 BARB PR says escort blew up 0725 after 2 hits. [See 315 SEALION att on Shirataka this date. WS3 shows no other escort hit.] 2 Reich Aug 44 31/07 21-05N 121-26E DD 2300 T2/3DUP WIJS 31 20-55N 121-07E PF 1345 Shirataka PR says hits heard, stopped, white smoke; 220 BARB saw escort blow up 0725 after 2 hits. ULTRA rept S @ same location. WS3 says fired at surfaced sub ca 0715, hit 0730 & S 1115. [Ship was originally CM, rebuilt as escort (PF).] 2 Reich Aug 44 31/07 21-05N 121-26E AP 10000 T3/3DUP UltS Note PR says hits heard on lead ship center column, smoke & b/u noise. [WS3 shows no evidence of another ship hit; see other attacks on convoy MI-15 this date.] 9 Fluckey Aug 44 31/08 21-14N 121-22E AK 7500 T2/3DUP IJM 30-1 20-55N 121-17E A/C-AK 5633 Okuni M. S {Taikoku M} PR says convoy now 8 ships in 3 columns, hits seen on AK, settled & S stern first. ULTRA rept hit 0740 @ 21-11N 121-17E. WS1&3 say in further att on convoy MI-15 was torp & S ca 0730 @ 20-55N 121-17E, 3 killed. 9 Fluckey Aug 44 31/08 21-14N 121-22E AO 5000 T1/ DUP UltS Note PR says hit seen. [ULTRA & WS3 show no evidence of another ship hit.] 3 Tiedeman Aug 44 31/16 05-53N 124-44E AK 500 GD Note Unident Ult {Kyoshin M. #1} PR says stern knocked off, rolled over & S. ULTRA rept left Zamboanga for Davao, position ca 06N 124E. [Cundall ident as 425T Kyoshin M #1, which M says is alt reading of Keijin M #1, 433T XAM, bombed by a/c & beached 28 Jul 45. W lists Kyoshin M #1 as 39T XPkt, S 3 Feb 45 at Manila. Although it has been determined that the identification of Kyoshin M #1 is incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.]

2536 393 QUEENFISH 2537

393 QUEENFISH 2538

272 REDFIN 2539 315 SEALION 2540

215 GROWLER 2541

215 GROWLER 2542

215 GROWLER 2543

315 SEALION 2544

315 SEALION 2545

220 BARB 2546

220 BARB 2547 362 GUAVINA 2548

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2536–2548 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. 03 S XR S S S1

D D4 S H S1P

S H S1P

D 03

S 03 S S S1

S 03 S S S1

D 03 S

S2U

198

Attack Numbers 2549–2562 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 362 GUAVINA 2549

3

220 BARB 2550

9

HMS TANTALUS 2551

4

HMS TANTALUS 2552

4

386 PILOTFISH 2553

2

HMS SIRDAR 2554

3

388 PIPEFISH 2555

2

217 GUARDFISH 2556

9

HMS SIRDAR 2557

3

HMS SIRDAR 2558

3

HMS SIRDAR 2559

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Tiedeman Aug 44 31/16 05-53N 124-44E AK 500 GD S Note UnK Ult {Kyoshin M. #2} PR says beached, burning, destroyed. ULTRA rept left Zamboanga for Davao. [Cundall ident as S2U 433T Kyoshin M #2, which M says is alt reading of Keijin M #2, 433T XAM, no record of D. W lists Kyoshin M #2 as 39T XPkt, S 31 Aug 44 by a/c at Halmahera. Although it has been determined that the identification of Kyoshin M #2 is incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] Fluckey Aug 44 31/19 21-04N 121-08E AK 2000 T3/3DUP S IM 31 21-21N 121-11E XAM 281 Hinode M. #20 S W 21 PR says broke in two & S; guns f wd & aft, navy crew. ULTRA rept torp 1902 @ this location. S1 M1 says 2 killed. {W date must be misprint.} Nash Aug 44 31 Malacca Strait Jk 30 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says junk S, date from Success Book. S3 Nash Aug 44 31 Malacca Strait Jk 50 G D Claim Unconfirmed Unk Claimed in Success Book only. D4 Close Sep 44 1/09 30-16N 141-08E AK 2500 T0/4DUP 0 ISM 1 30-26N 140-53E B-AK 853 Ina M. S JW SA PR says fired salvo of 4 at 1000T AK 0309 & 2nd 4 0319, both missed & target turned away and S4 fled; 0914 fired 4 stern tubes at 2500T MFM well deck AK, coal burner, 2 circ runs & heavy expl close aboard, went deep; sound tracked target milling around, apparently dropped a few d/c & went off to north; 1037 sighted target going away at 20,000 yds. WS1&2 say Ina M left Tateyama 29 Aug for Chichi-Jima; ca 1330 31 Aug recd air raid warning, turned & headed for Hachijo-Jima; believed torp & S that night 80 km N of Tori-Jima & all 30 crew lost. (Shibazono M rept avoided torp ca 0900 1 Sep; Ina M had already fallen behind & sent msg asking escorts for cover.) [W says S by a/c 1944; basis for J attribution to a/c unk.] Spender Sep 44 1 NW Sumatra Cstr 300 G S Ult 1 08-03N 098-37E NG NG NG S BSH says driven ashore. ULTRA rept Siamese ship S by sub. S2Q Deragon Sep 44 2/05 32-11N 139-58E AGS 2100 T1/4TUP D Ult Note PR says timed hit heard, screws stopped, started & stopped again. ULTRA rept att, no D @ 32-15N . 03 140-00E Ward, N.G. Sep 44 2/17 29-48N 140-20E Sam 100 GD D M 1 N Chichi Jima B-AK 247 Shirakami H M. #1 I C-AK {Shirakami HW M.} PR says 20mm hits only. D1 Spender Sep 44 2 NW Sumatra Esc 250 G D WISM 2 03-55N 096-20E XPkt 93 Kaiyo M. #5 S Not in BSH. Success Book says driven ashore. ULTRA rept aground. GF list says heavy D, lost T1 2 Sep 44. [Apparently total loss.] Spender Sep 44 2 NW Sumatra Cstr 300 G D Ult 2 03-55N 096-20E Ms NG Aux Sail #28 D Not in BSH. Success Book says driven ashore. ULTRA rept aground. D2Q Spender Sep 44 2 NW Sumatra Cstr 300 G 0 M 2 03-55N 096-20E AO NG {Sabang M.} NG Not claimed in BSH or Success Book. Cundall says D same time as Kaiyo M. #5 & Aux Sail #28. L1 M1 says was with those ships, shelled with slight damage.

HMS STRONGBOW 2560

1

Troup Sep 44 2 W coast Siam Cstr 800 T1/1 ISM 2 07-57N 098-49E A-AK 292 Toso M. #1 BSH says S. ULTRA says torp & S. WS1 says torp & S ca 2225 2 Sep while anchored @ loc given, 5 killed.

HMS STRONGBOW 2561

1

Troup Sep 44 2 W coast Siam Jk(3) 60 G S Ult 2 07-48N 098-27E Jk NG Okishima M. NG BSH says unid junk S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says 3 junks stopped & S. Ident by Cundall. S2Q

HMS STRONGBOW 2562

1

Troup Sep 44 2 Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH and Success Book.

W coast Siam

Jk(2)

40

G Unk

S S S1

S S3

199 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. HMS STRONGBOW 2563

Reference Source(s) Comments 1

HMS STORM 2564

6

HMS STORM 2565

6

HMS STORM 2566

6

HMS STORM 2567

6

HMS STORM 2568

6

HMS STORM 2569

6

HMS STORM 2570

6

HMS STRONGBOW 2571 HMS TANTALUS 2572 HMS TANTALUS 2573 220 BARB 2574 287 BOWFIN 2575

196 SEARAVEN 2576 HNMS O-19 2577 HMS TANTALUS 2578 HMS TANTIVY 2579

218 ALBACORE 2580

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Attack Numbers 2563–2580 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Troup Sep 44 2 W coast Siam Ltr 50 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH and Success Book. Young Sep 44 2 12-04N 098-14E Cstr 450 G Ult 2 NG Ms NG NG Patrol was passage Ceylon->Fremantle, not in BSH; PR describes att on convoy of 9+ ships, rear cstr hit & poss beached. ULTRA rept convoy incl Misago M 154T, TB 412, Shuttle Boat 30, Wa 4, & 6 motor/sail, 2 poss S. Young Sep 44 2 12-04N 098-14E Cstr 450 G Ult 2 NG Ms NG NG PR says 2nd ship from rear hit & S. [See ULTRA info with 1st att.] Young Sep 44 2 12-04N 098-14E ML 80 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says escort hit & drove self under. [See ULTRA info with 1st att.] Young Sep 44 2 12-04N 098-14E ML 80 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2nd escort hit & S. [See ULTRA info with 1st att.] Young Sep 44 2 12-04N 098-14E MTB NG G Ult 2 NG MTB 20 T412 PR says MTB fired 2 torps at sub, recd 1 hit & withdrew. [See ULTRA info with 1st att; W lists as Type T36 MTB, 20T std displ.] Young Sep 44 2 12-04N 098-14E Cstr 450 G Ult 2 NG NG 154 Misago M. PR says 2 hits, bridge demolished. ULTRA rept apparently D. [Also see comments with 1st att; XSC of this name & tons S 13 Aug 44 by 242 BLUEGILL; ULTRA ident prob incorrect. Not in M1.] Young Sep 44 2 12-04N 098-14E MGB NG 0 Ult Note PR says MGB made 1 hit on sub. ULTRA rept Wa 4 possibly S. [See comments with 1st att; Wa 4 does not resemble a MGB; W says S 19 Jul 44 by a/c.]

Damg. Eval. D D3 D NG D3U

S NG S3U S S3 S S3 D NG D2Q D M D2Q

0 03

Troup Sep 44 3 W coast Siam Jk(3) 60 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. S3 4 Nash Sep 44 3 Malacca Strait Cstr(2) 1400 T2/3 S Claim Unconfirmed Unident Info from BSH & Success Book. S3U 4 Nash Sep 44 3 Malacca Strait Tug 200 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says grounded. Date from Success Book. D3 9 Fluckey Sep 44 4/09 21-05N 119-34E Sam 100 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, S by 4-inch. S3 6 Corbus Sep 44 4/13 31-54N 152-05E AK 1000 GD+T0/4 S M 4 31-55N 152-00E B-AK 238 Hino M. #6 S IS XPkt {245} {Hinode M. #6} PR says afire, S, 2 POW taken, torp missed hulk. 386 PILOTFISH PR rept burned hulk of 200' S1 wooden ship seen 1345 @ 31-58N 151-55E. WS1 and M1 say torp & S ca 1300 4 Sep @ 31-35N 142-00E, 3 killed. [Longitude 142-00E is typo. Not in GF list or W.] 12 Dry Sep 44 4/19 47-03N 151-22E Tra 100 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says diesel fishing boat, burned & S, 1 POW taken. S3 6 Van Karnebeek Sep 44 4 W Sumatra Prau 10 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk DNO describes as Maderoese prau; BSH says POW taken. S3 4 Nash Sep 44 4 Malacca Strait Tug 200 G D Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. D3 5 May Sep 44 5 05-42S 104-58E AK 4000 T2/7 S IJSM 5 05-44S 104-58E C-AK 1799 Shiretoko M. S ULTRA says being towed to Batavia. WS1 says hit by 2 torp ca 0415 & S in 47 sec, 33 killed. M1 S1P says had been D by a/c 24 Aug 44 & was being towed to Tandjong Priok with cargo of cement. [Ex-Du Siberoet.] 10 Blanchard Sep 44 5/16 32-24N 134-15E AO 5000 T2/3DUP S M 5 N Muroto Saki C-AK 875 Niizuki M. S

200

Attack Numbers 2581–2594 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HMS STRONGBOW 2581 HMS STRONGBOW 2582 HMS STRONGBOW 2583

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. IJS {Shingetsu M.} PR says S in 2 min, 2 survivors in water. WS1 says was en rt Susaski to Yawata with cargo S1 of limestone when torp & S 5 Sep @ sub position, 22 killed. 1

1

1

256 HAKE 2584

6

218 ALBACORE 2585

10

235 SHAD 2586

—

— 2587

—

— 2588

—

HNMS O-19 2589

6

HMS STYGIAN 2590

1

263 PADDLE 2591

5

263 PADDLE 2592

5

241 BASHAW 2593

3

255 HADDO 2594

7

Troup Sep 44 5 Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH & Success Book.

W coast Siam

Troup Sep 44 5 Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH & Success Book.

W coast Siam

Jk

20

G Unk

S S3

Tug

NG

G Unk

S S3

Troup Sep 44 5 W coast Siam Ltr NG G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. S3 Haylor Sep 44 6/11 16-19N 119-44E DD 1500 T1/3DUP S S Note PR says timed hit, expl, screws & pinging stopped. WS2 says convoy MI-17 ships made several d/c 03 att on suspected subs in the area. [Possibly this att was on an escort of that convoy.] Blanchard Sep 44 6/16 33-29N 135-32E Pat 2000 T1/4DUP S IM 6 33-27N 135-33E XAM 198 Eguchi M. #3 S PR says blew up & S immediately. {W credits 235 SHAD but PR shows no such att.} M1 says S1 none killed. — Sep 44 — — — — — X W 6 33-27N 135-33E XAM 198 {Eguchi M. #3} S [PR shows no such att; 218 ALBACORE appears correct.] XE — Sep 44 — — — — — X JI 6 22-19N 120-30E A-AP 6968 {Eiji M.} SM ULTRA says struck mine. [No likely sub att.] XE — Sep 44 — — — — — X I 6 E Ryukyu DD 1980 {Hibiki} H [Chart shows location E of Takao, Formosa; WS2 says Eiji M hit mine 0423 @ 22-19N 120-30E, XE Hibiki came alongside to rescue passengers & also hit mine, bow badly D.] Van Karnebeek Sep 44 6 03-09S 101-20E Cstr 200 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk Date & size from DNO; BSH says POW taken. S3 Clarabut Sep 44 6 W coast Burma Sch 150 G+Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says POW taken, date from Success Book. S3 Nowell Sep 44 7/17 08-11N 122-40E AO 5000 T2/4DUP S ISM 7 08-12N 122-37E XAO 5061 Eiyo M. #2 M J SJ PR says 1 hit seen, 1 heard. ULTRA rept grounded Sindangan Cape, towed to Cebu by Miho M 10 S1P Sep, oil & gas expl. WS1 says torp ca 1700, arr Cebu 9 Sep, bombed & S 12 Sep. [W says S by a/c 1944; J credits jointly with a/c 7 (or 9) Sep.] Nowell Sep 44 7/17 08-11N 122-40E AK 4000 T2/2DUP D WISM 7 08-12N 122-37E XAK 2634 Shinyo M. S J {2518} PR says 2 timed hits, b/u noise. According to WS1, WS2, & M1 this captured ship (ex-Gr S1 Panaghis) left Zamboanga for Cebu 7 Sep in convoy C-076 with 749 US & 1 Br POW from Davao #2 camp plus guards & other passengers; ca 1659 at loc given was hit port side under f wd mast, rear part #2 hold, & between #5 hold & stern superstructure; broke in two at f wd hit, bow S immed & stern in 4 min; casualties according to M1 were 15 crew, 47 guards, & 667 POW, many shot by guards on board ship & ca 20 after being picked up from water, only 83 reached beach where 1 died later. 82 survivors made contct with guerillas and were picked up by 167 NARWHAL 29 Sep. [W lists Shinyo M as both Std AK 1C & XAP.] Nichols, R.E. Sep 44 8/02 08-14N 121-47E AK 7500 T3/6NUP S SM 8 08-10N 121-50E B-AK 2813 Ryuka M. S WI {Yanagawa M.} J {Yanagigawa M.} PR says large modern AK, hits heard, b/u noise, missing next morning. ULTRA originally ident as S1 Ryuka M, changed to Yanagigawa M, posit 08-19N 121-30E. WS1 says torp & S 8 Sep @ 08-19N 121-30E, 328 troops & 18 crew killed. [Cundall says all 3 names are alt readings of same kanji.] Nimitz Sep 44 8/19 11-48N 121-10E Sam 100 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch & 20mm, burned and S. S3

201 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 183 SEAL 2595

11

183 SEAL 2596

11

183 SEAL 2597

11

411 SPADEFISH 2598

1

411 SPADEFISH 2599

1

411 SPADEFISH 2600

1

411 SPADEFISH 2601

1

411 SPADEFISH 2602

1

— 2603

—

183 SEAL 2604

11

393 QUEENFISH 2605

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2595–2611 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Turner, J.H. Sep 44 8/21 47-18N 148-28E DD 1700 T2/4NSR S IST 8 N of Staten I. DD 1215 Namikaze H PR says disintegrated after 2nd hit. ULTRA posit 47-28N 148-20E, convoy ident as KI-505. T1 WS20-15 says hit ca 2047, stern blown off, over 40 killed; towed to Otaru by Kamikaze. [Constructive total loss; not in J.] {TROM gives date of att as 21 Aug, prob misprint.} Turner, J.H. Sep 44 8/21 47-18N 148-28E AK 4000 T1/ NSR D S Note PR says 4 hits heard, 2 ships burning & stopped. [Prob part of Namikaze.] WS20-15 says 1 maru 03 S next day. [See Shonan M att on 9 Sep.] Turner, J.H. Sep 44 8/21 47-18N 148-28E AK 4000 T1/ NSR S S Note PR says burning & stopped. WS20-15 shows no other ship hit here. 03 Underwood Sep 44 8/21 24-46N 123-15E AK 4000 T1/4NSR S IJSM 8 24-45N 123-20E A/C-AK 1922 Nichiman M. S PR says convoy of 8 AK & 3 esc, 1 blew to pieces, radar pip lost. ULTRA ident this & others in . S1 convoy MA..8 WS2 says left Keelung for Okinawa 8 Sep in convoy TAKA-808, c/o 8 ore carriers & 4 escorts; ca 2205 hit by 1 torp & S, 53 crew killed. Underwood Sep 44 8/21 24-46N 123-15E AK 7500 T2/3NSR S IJSM 8 24-45N 123-20E C-AK 6197 Nichian M. S PR says hits seen, low in water, radar pip lost. WS2 says hit by 2 torp ca 2205 & S within S1 seconds, 51 crew killed. Underwood Sep 44 8/21 24-46N 123-15E AK 4000 T2/4NSR D S Note PR says timed hit on farther target. WS2 says no other ship S. [See later att this day.] 03 Underwood Sep 44 8/22 24-39N 123-31E AK 4000 T2/3NSR S WIJSM 8 24-45N 123-20E XAK 2557 Shokei M. S PR says hits seen, expl. WS2 says hit port side aft, 2 killed. S1 Underwood Sep 44 8/22 24-39N 123-31E AK 4000 T2/7NSR S IJSM 8 24-45N 123-20E A-AK 1254 Shinten M. S PR says timed hits heard. WS2 says rear ship in right-hand column, hit stbd side aft & S in 12 min. S1 M1 says 8 crew & 2 gunners killed. — Sep 44 — — — — — X I 8 NW Hatoma I. TB 600 {Manazuru} U [Was not in convoy TAKA-808 att by 411 SPADEFISH; no evidence of D in TROM.] XE Turner, J.H. Sep 44 8/24 47-40N 148-36E AK 6900 T2/4NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen & heard but target still with convoy 3 hours later. 03 Loughlin Sep 44 9/02 19-45N 120-56E DD 1300 T1/3NUP S Note PR says 1 timed hit heard. WS2 says this was convoy TAMA-25 c/o 8 marus & 9 escorts with reinforcements & munitions for defense of Philippines; no escort hit.

S 03

393 QUEENFISH 2606

1

Loughlin Sep 44 9/02 19-45N 120-56E AO 10000 T2/3NUP WIJSM 9 19-45N 120-53E B-AK 7097 Toyooka M. PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept hit 0315. WS2 says torp 0315 & S in 5 min, 1036 soldiers & crew killed. [M1 says was originally rated as A-AP, requisitioned as B-AK 29 Jan 44.]

S S S1

393 QUEENFISH 2607

1

Loughlin Sep 44 9/02 19-45N 120-56E AP 10000 T3/3NUP IJSM 9 19-45N 120-53E A/C-AP 3053 Manshu M. PR says hit heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept hit 0320. WS2 and M1 say hit 0319 by 3 torp & S by stern, 29 crew,14 gunners and 869 troops killed.

S S S1

183 SEAL 2608

11 Turner, J.H. Sep 44 9/03 47-58N 148-20E AK 9900 T2/4NUP IJSM 9 47-03N 148-18E A-AK 5859 Shonan M. PR says hits heard, D or prob S. WS20-15 says was with Namikaze convoy att previous day. WS1 says torp ca 0320 @ sub position & S 0700, 6 killed.

D S S1

390 PLAICE 2609

2

Stevens, C.B. Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard.

D

241 BASHAW 2610

3

Nichols, R.E. Sep 44 9/12 08-30N 124-32E AK 225 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says strafed by F6Fs & hit by 4-inch, burned to waterline & left sinking, identified as interisland supply ship by survivor.

Sep 44 9/11

27-26N 126-54E

XCL

7100

T1/6DUP

03 S S3P

385 BANG 2611

3

Gallaher Sep 44 9/16 28-53N 137-42E AK 4000 T2/3DUP S WIJSM 9 28-58N 137-45E B-AK 1804 Tokiwasan M. S PR says broke in two, b/u noise. WS2 says this was convoy 3905 c/o 2 marus & 3 escorts; torp S1 1520, 9 crew & 14 passengers killed.

385 BANG

3

Gallaher

Sep 44 9/16

28-55N 137-42E

AO

7600

T2/3DUP

S

Attack Numbers 2612–2626 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 2612 281 SUNFISH 2613

8

281 SUNFISH 2614

8

281 SUNFISH 2615

8

230 FINBACK 2616

10

264 PARGO 2617

5

HNMS O-19 2618

218 ALBACORE 2619

6

10

230 FINBACK 2620

10

230 FINBACK 2621

10

— 2622

—

— 2623

—

215 GROWLER 2624

10

215 GROWLER 2625

215 GROWLER 2626

10

10

202 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments IJSM 9 28-58N 137-45E B-AK 1916 Shoryu M. PR says hits seen, settling & smoking, b/u noise. WS2 says hit same time as Tokiwasan M, 67 killed. Shelby Sep 44 10/12 33-52N 127-41E AK 7200 T2/3DUP IJSM 10 33-49N 127-41E A/C-AO 4701 Chihaya M. PR says seen with stern under up to bridge. WS2 says left Moji for Miri 9 Sep in convoy MI-19, ca 1212 10 Sep hit by 3 torp & S, stern on bottom & bow still out, 76 soldiers & 9 crew lost, also 6 Daihatsu barges, bow finally S 12 Sep. Shelby Sep 44 10/12 33-52N 127-41E AO 7500 T1/ DUP UltS Note PR says timed hit in farther column. ULTRA and WS2 rept no other D. Shelby Sep 44 10/12 33-52N 127-41E AK 6800 T1/2DUP UltS Note PR says hit seen, stack blown out, sagged amidships, later b/u noise. ULTRA & WS2 rept no other D. Williams, R. R. Sep 44 10/23 27-40N 140-37E DE 600 T0/6NSR M 10 Off Io Jima A-AK 522 Kanamo M. I {Kanishige M.} PR says missed. M1 says 21 crew killed. [Not in J.] Bell Sep 44 10/24 06-27S 116-48E AK 4000 T2/7NSR WISM 11 06-17S 116-27E XAN 599 Hinoki M. J 10 PR says hits seen, blew up & S. ULTRA rept S 0048 11 Sep. WS1 says left Surabaya 9 Sep for Makassar, hit by 2 torp ca 0048 @ loc given & S, 74 military passengers & 1 crew killed. Van Karnebeek Sep 44 10 05-59S 101-12E AK 599 G I 11 Java Sea Unk 599 Korei M. Note DNO claims sinking; BSH does not. [W lists Korei M as 540T XAN, J as 540T AK, S 12 Sep @ Cebu by a/c; ident questionable, tons apparently confused with XAN Hinoki M. Not in M1. See 264 PARGO att 10 Sep.] Blanchard Sep 44 11/01 32-20N 131-50E AK 4000 T1/3NUR W 11 S Kagoshima SC 135 Cha 165 J Sub position {170} PR says dark night, haze, fired at larger of 2 targets, hit f wd of superstructure, blew up & S. WS25 & Fukui say survived war. Williams, R.R. Sep 44 11/02 27-37N 140-21E AO 1000 T1/3NSR JSM 11 27-45N 140-40E C-AK 860 Hakuun M. #2 I {Hakuun M. #20} PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept att on unk ship. WS2 says was in convoy 4901A, torp 0400, 4 killed. Williams, R.R. Sep 44 11/02 27-37N 140-21E AK 900 T2/3NSR J 11 Off Chichi Jima A-AK 536 {Hassho M.} PR says hits seen. WS1 says 530T ship, att ca 1050 11 Sep @ 26-57N 140-06E by 3 B-24 bombers, 1 killed, abandoned 1140, scuttled by Oki & Chidori 1225; no mention of sub att. WS2 says was not in convoy 4901A. [Basis for J attribution unk.] — Sep 44 — — — — — I 11 22-21N 120-26E C-APK 842 {Usa M.} I says S by sub 11 Sep. WS1 says left Takao 11 Sep, ca 0600 @ 22-21N 120-26E suffered a great expl & S bow first in 10 min, 22 killed. [No likely sub att recorded; poss hit mine; J says S by a/c 13 Sep.] — Sep 44 — — — — — I 11 22-21N 120-26E C-AK 842 {Nankai M.} [Appears to be same ship as Usa M; could also be garble of 8416T APK Nankai M S 12 Sep by 315 SEALION.] Oakley Sep 44 12/02 17-54N 114-59E DD 2300 T1/3NSR WIS 12 E of Hainan I. PF 870 Hirado J {860} PR says hit seen, expl, bridge awash. ULTRA rept S @ 18-02N 114-35E; Rakuyo M survivors say blew up @ 0200. WS2 says left Singapore for Moji 6 Sep with convoy HI-72, joined with convoy MAMO-03 11 Sep, hit port side amidships ca 0155 12 Sep & expl, 107 killed. [I gives name as Hirato. Both convoys notorious for carrying many POW.] Oakley Sep 44 12/02 17-54N 114-59E AK 7500 T2/4NSR UltS Note PR says hits heard; b/u noise; ULTRA says Kachidoki M rept sub att ca 0155 @ 17-45N 114-37E, no D. [S later same day by 383 PAMPANITO.] Oakley Sep 44 12/02 17-54N 114-59E AK 7500 T1/ NSR UltS Note PR says hit heard, smoke seen amidships. ULTRA later mentions survivors from Daiyo M before 315 SEALION att on Nankai M, later this date. [WS2 says Taiyo M (Daiyo M) was not in convoy MAMO-03; may be misreading of Rakuyo M.]

Damg. Eval. S S1 S S S1 D 03 S 03 0 S S1 S S S1 S S S4Q

S S D4Q S S S1 S S 03XE

X S XE

X S XE S S S1

S 03 D 03

203 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2627–2638 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Reich Sep 44 12/05 18-42N 114-30E AO 10000 T2/3TUP S UltS Note PR says seen afire & down in water. ULTRA mentions survivors from Daiyo M & sinking of unident 03 AO before Nankai M; Rakuyo M survivors say 2 torp hits on AO, S 30 min after Rakuyo M. [WS2 says Nankai M had load of gasoline in drums; see next att.]

315 SEALION 2627

2

315 SEALION 2628

2

Reich Sep 44 12/05 18-42N 114-30E AP 10000 T1/ TUP S JSM 12 18-15N 114-21E XAK 8416 Nankai M. S W {Nankei M.} PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept hit 0530, awash & afire, S 0851, part of convoy HI-72; Rakuyo S1 M survivors say ship collided with AO & caught fire aft, S stern first after dawn. WS1&2 say was carrying 525 passengers, 6500 tons bauxite, 4000 drums gasoline, 170 tons oil, 77 packages of mail, & ashes of 18 war dead; ca 0845 12 Sep @ loc given was hit stbd side #3 & #6 holds, drummed gasoline burned & expl, d/c on stern caught fire & expl, S by stern with 196 passengers & 3 crew killed.

315 SEALION 2629

2

Reich IJSM

215 GROWLER 2630

10 Oakley Sep 44 12/07 18-16N 114-40E DD 1700 T2/6DUP WIS 12 E of Hainan I. DD 2090 Shikinami J 1950 PR says hits heard, AO & AK seen burning. ULTRA rept hit 0700 @ 18-25N 114-30E. WS2 says S 0655 while searching for enemy.

S S

2

T2/4DUP Hakutetsu M. #7 PR says hits heard in rain. ULTRA rept att, D. WS1 says torp & S ca 1000 12 Dec @ loc given, 10 killed.

S S

D 0 L3

388 PIPEFISH 2631

AP 9400 T2/3TUP S A/C9418 Rakuyo M. S APK PR says picked up 54 Br & Aus POW. ULTRA rept torp & drifting ca 1430 @ 18-18N 114-18E; S1 survivors say hit aft, S ca 1800; also 383 PAMPANITO picked up 73 POW, 220 BARB 14, 393 QUEENFISH 18. WS2 says hit ca 0531 & S ca 1830, 9 crew killed. [No mention of POWs. M1 says there were also several Army prostitutes on board.] Wall says Japanese abandoned ship leaving ca 1300 POW on board, 543 lost later, many killed in water when Shikinami blew up. Michno says there were 601 British, 716 Australian, and several American POWs on board of whom ca 1159 were killed; also 7 died on US subs after being picked up.

Deragon WIJSM

Sep 44 12/05 12

Sep 44 12/10 12

18-42N 114-30E 18-32N 114-29E

33-31N 135-57E 33-32N 135-55E

AK XAK

4000 1018

S1

S1

272 REDFIN 2632

4

Austin Sep 44 12/14 05-29S 120-30E AO 5000 T1/4DUP UltM 12 05-27S 120-28E XAK 1289 Tosho M. PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept hit by 3 duds. M1 says was XPG rerated 1 Jun 43, att by sub south of Celebes, dud hits not mentioned. [S 23 Sep 44 by a/c.]

383 PAMPANITO 2633

3

Summers IJSM

383 PAMPANITO 2634

3

Summers Sep 44 12/23 19-18N 111-53E AK 6600 T1/2NSR IJSM 12 19-16N 111-51E A/C-AO 5135 Zuiho M. PR says stern blew up, seen to S. WS1&2 say carried 8000 tons oil products; torp & S ca 2254 @ sub position, none killed.

S S S1

383 PAMPANITO 2635

3

Summers Sep 44 12/23 19-18N 111-53E AK 6500 T1/2NSR Note Note PR says hit aft blew deck house in air, settled, seen burning later by 315 SEALION. [ULTRA says Kibitsu M rept no D @ 19-16N 111-51E. [See other att this date. Sunk 7 Aug 45 by mine. This was prob repeat hit on Kachidoki M.]

S

Sep 44 12/23 12

AP 10500 T3/3NSR S A/C10509 Kachidoki M. S APK PR says convoy of 4 ships & 4 esc, seen to S by stern, 73 Br & Aus survivors picked up. ULTRA S1 ident as ex US President Harrison in convoy HI-72. WS1&2 say carried army unit of 487, 608 patients, gunners & crew, ashes of 582 dead, & 6000 tons bauxite, also 950 “people.” Ca 2254 @ loc given was hit port side #7 hold, flooded & stopped, aband 2315, listed & S stern first 2337, 476 passengers & 12 crew lost. Wall says ca 900 were Br POW. M says 521 POWs picked up by escorts.

383 PAMPANITO 2636

3

200 THRESHER 2637

14 Middleton Sep 44 13/11 Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard.

281 SUNFISH 2638

8

19-18N 111-53E 19-25N 112-23E

XR

Summers Sep 44 12/23 19-18N 111-53E AK 4000 T1/2NSR D UltS Note PR says hit heard. ULTRA and WS3 indicate no D to Shincho M. [See other att this date. S 21 Jan 03 45 by a/c.] 33-25N 124-20E

AK

5400

T1/4DUP

D 03

Shelby Sep 44 13/24 35-04N 124-49E AO 10000 T3/3NSR S ISM 13-4 34-32N 124-46E A-AK 6933 Etajima M. S J {6435} {Etashima M.} PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept cracked in center & drifting, apparently S 17 Sep. WS2 says in convoy S1 SETSU, Moji to Shanghai, hit 2352 by 2 of 3 torp, abandoned, split in two, f wd part S, 369 military & 7 crew killed, stern drifted toward Yangtze mouth, S 30 Sep.

Attack Numbers 2639–2653 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 281 SUNFISH 2639

8

281 SUNFISH 2640

8

HMS SPIRIT 2641

2

362 GUAVINA 2642

3

400 SEA DEVIL 2643

1

235 SHAD 2644

7

382 PICUDA 2645

3

382 PICUDA 2646

3

382 PICUDA 2647

3

395 REDFISH 2648

1

393 QUEENFISH 2649

1

220 BARB 2650

9

220 BARB 2651

HMS TRADEWIND 2652 388 PIPEFISH 2653

9

3

2

204 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Shelby Sep 44 13/24 35-04N 124-49E AO 9500 T2/2NSR M 14 34-31N 124-46E A-AK 6854 Gyoku M. Ult 13 PR says AO had fuel expl aft, down by stern, poop deck awash, 1 escort seen alongside AO. ULTRA says Gyoku M rept att, no mention of D. WS2 says was captured ship; rudder D from d/c att on sub, to coast for repairs. [Ex-Br Empire Lantern; S 18 Sep by 200 THRESHER.] Shelby Sep 44 13/24 Same attack Same Same Same I 14 34-29N 124-48E SC 135 {Cha 99} [Cha 99 was escort with Settsu convoy, but WS2 has no report of D; survived the war.] Langridge Sep 44 14 N Sumatra Jk(3) 100 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 4 Jks sunk this patrol, date for these 3 from Success Book. Tiedeman Sep 44 15/18 05-35N 125-24E CM 2000 T8/12DUP JS 15 05-35N 125-20E APD 1500 T3 IW 14 Sarangani PR says target anchored stern to beach, men working over side, bow blown off, blew up. WS20-17 says ran aground 14 Sep, torp & wrecked in shallow water 15 Sep. Styles Sep 44 16/06 34-30N 145-23E SS 1900 T2/4TUP IWST 15 Missing SS 1440 I-364 J {965} {RO-42} PR says I-5 cl, rising sun on CT, hits heard, brown smoke, b/u noise, oil & bubbles. WS7 says S here. [RO-42 lost Jun 44; basis for J attribution unknown.] TROM says was transport sub, no torp tubes; left Yokosuka for Wake I. 14 Sep on 1st run, 77 lost. Julihn Sep 44 16/07 34-33N 138-25E AK 5500 T3/4DUP Ult Note PR says hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA says Hakozaki M rept torp att @ 34-30N 138-20E, no D. [S 19 Mar 45 by 285 BALAO.] Donaho Sep 44 16/13 21-16N 121-29E AK 4000 T3/4DUP JSM 16 21-27N 121-35E A-AK 5975 Tokushima M. I PR says fired at convoy of 8 ships & 3 esc, 5 hits heard, b/u noise & debris on deck. WS2 says convoy was MI-14 with 112 passengers & 5400T chrome ore; hit 1355 by 2 of 4 torp, broke in two & S, 82 passengers, 47 crew & 50 gunners killed. Donaho Sep 44 16/13 21-16N 121-29E AK 4000 T1/1DUP UltS Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept Kentai M picked up survivors 0900 17 Sep @ 21-47N 121-20E. WS2 says Kensei M was in this convoy. Donaho Sep 44 16/13 21-16N 121-29E AK 4000 T1/1DUP SM 16 21-42N 121-41E XAO 7311 Ogura M. #2 WS2 says impact of expl on Tokushima M caused crack in hull at engine rm, stopped 2 hrs for repairs & fell behind convoy. [See 395 REDFISH att later this day; J credits REDFISH only.] McGregor, L.D. Sep 44 16/15 21-24N 121-17E AO 10000 T2/4DUP WIJSM 16 21-42N 121-14E XAO 7311 Ogura M. #2 PR says went deep, hits heard. WS2 says prev hit by 382 PICUDA, hit 1515 @ 21-42N 121-41E by 2 torp & S in 3 min. M1 says 15 crew, 3 guards, and 23 passengers killed. [J credits REDFISH alone.] Loughlin Sep 44 16/23 19-11N 116-21E AP 10000 T1/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, stopped. Fluckey Sep 44 16/24 19-18N 116-26E AO 10000 T2/6NSR WISM 16-7 19-15N 116-33E XAO 10022 Azusa M. J {11177} PR says timed hits heard, b/u noise, 393 QUEENFISH saw expl & S. WS1&2 say this was convoy HI-74, c/o 5 marus & 7 escorts; hit by 2 torp 0034 17 Sep @ 19-08N 116-33E, burned & S, most of ca 100 passengers & crew rescued, but M1 says large number killed. Fluckey Sep 44 16/24 19-18N 116-26E CVE 22500 T3/ NSR WIST 16-7 19-24N 116-22E CVE 17830 Unyo J {20000} PR says timed hits heard, b/u noise, 14 Br POW picked up later. ULTRA rept S 0755 @ 19-08N 116-36E. WS2 says in convoy HI-74, S 17 Sep, ca 900 passengers & crew lost. Tully info shows 761 rescued, ca 220 lost. [Unyo was ex-Yawata M; W gives displ 20000T normal, 17830 std.] Maydon Sep 44 16 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says loaded with cement. Deragon Sep 44 18/02 I 18

Sunda Strait

Sch(2) 43

G Unk

32-49N 152-22E Unk

AK A-AP

T1/8NSR {Rokko M.}

2600 3038

Damg. Eval. S M D1A

X H XE S S3 S S SC S1 S S S1

S 03 S S H S1

S 03 S M S1P D S S1P

S 03 S S S1

S S S1

S S3 D UU

205 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says timed hit, much smoke, target not badly D. ULTRA rept torp, no D @ 42-50N 152-05E [probably misread]. I says missing but lists ship again as S 5 Oct 44. GF says Kyowa M #3 XPkt repulsed sub. [S 5 Oct 44 by a/c.] 4 Whitaker Sep 44 18/10 14-12N 120-02E AK 7500 T4/5DUP WIJSM 18 14-20N 120-05E XPG 5350 Saigon M. PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy HI-75; WS1 says left Moji 8 Sep for Manila with 700 mines & 100 depth charges; ca 1048 18 Sep @ 14-20N 120-15E was torp & S, 6 killed. 14 Middleton Sep 44 18/22 35-05N 124-24E XAS 11600 T3/4NSR IJSM 18 35-02N 124-24E A-AK 6854 Gyoku M. PR says target making 8 kts, hits seen, broke in half. WS2 says rudder D by own d/c during att of 281 SUNFISH 13 Sep 44 & was en rt to coast; hit by 2 torp 2155, broke in two & S, 39 crew & 643 military missing.

249 FLASHER 2654

200 THRESHER 2655

HMS TRADEWIND 2656

3

235 SHAD 2657

7

272 REDFIN 2658

4

385 BANG 2659

3

385 BANG 2660

3

397 SCABBARDFISH 2661

HMS SPIRIT 2662 HMS TRENCHANT 2663

1

2

2

255 HADDO 2664

7

385 BANG 2665

3

385 BANG 2666

3

385 BANG 2667

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2654–2667 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. 03XE

S S S1 S S S1

Maydon Sep 44 18 02-53S 101-10E AK 4500 T2/4 S IJSM 18 02-53S 101-11E A-AK 5065 Junyo M. S WS1 says left Djakarta 16 Sep for Padang; ca 1830 18th @ loc given was hit stbd side #1 & 5 S1 holds & S by stern; 4 passengers, 7 crew, & 2904 laborers lost. [Hajduk & Conway ident as ex-Br Sureway, ex-Hartmore, ex-Harland Point, ex-Sureway, ex-Ardgarm. Carried ca 1700 Du, Br, Aus, and US POW, 506 Ambonese & Menadonese prisoners, and 4320 Javanese conscripts; 1520 POW and 4120 conscripts killed, 680 POW & 200 conscripts picked up & taken to work on Sumatra railroad, only 96 POW & no conscripts survived war (per E. Melis, H. Visser, et al).] Julihn Sep 44 19/05 33-40N 138-18E DE 600 T3/4TUP S WIST 19 Hachijo Jima CL 2461 Ioshima S J PF {900e} PR says hits heard, b/u noise. [Ex-Chinese CL Ning Hai, rated by Japanese as CD ship.] WS says left S1 Yokosuka 18 Sep towing an unmanned midget sub with T 134 & Ch 47 as convoy #3917; torp & S 19th @ sub position, sub cast adrift, fate & casualties not given. TROM says LtCdr Hukushi killed, other casualties unk. Austin Sep 44 19/06 05-36S 122-16E Tra 85 GD S M 19 Sub position C-Ms 85 Nanko M. #8 U PR says fishing boat left burning, 1 POW ident as Nanko M, native crew. M1 says was prob D2Q this wooden motor-sail, no record of this sinking. Gallaher Sep 44 19/09 24-56N 122-14E AK 5800 T2/4DUP D I 19 24-54N 122-23E PF 940 CD 30 H Note PR says att convoy of 8 ships & 5 esc, hits heard. WS says while escorting 10-ship convoy CD D5 30 & other escorts detected sub, dropped d/c & brought up oil, claimed sinking; no evidence of D. [D 10 Jan 45 by 268 PUFFER, S 28 Jul 45 by a/c.] Gallaher Sep 44 19/09 24-56N 122-14E AK 5800 T2/4DUP S IJSM 19 24-54N 122-23E C-AO 500 Tosei M. #2 S PR says timed hits heard, b/u noise. WS1 says left Keelung for Kagoshima 19 Sep; torp & S ca S1 0825 same day @ sub position, 1 killed. Gunn Sep 44 19/09 27-35N 127-07E AS 5200 T2/4DUP IST 19 NW of Okinawa AS 8600 Jingei PR says listed, bow almost under, b/u noise. ULTRA posit 27-45N 127-00E, reached Okinawa. WS11-29 says torp after leaving Sasebo for Naha, towed rest of way & anchored off Okinawa, 100 killed; S there by a/c 10 Oct. Raised Sep 52 & towed to Kyushu. TROM says hit in bow, dead in water, towed to shallow area near Naha; S by a/c 10 Oct @ 26-39N 127-52E. [J credits a/c only.] Langridge Sep 44 19 N Sumatra Jk 80 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 4 Jks sunk this patrol, date for this one from Success Book. Hezlet Sep 44 19 E Sumatra Jk(2) NG Claim Unconfirmed BSH says both S by ramming. Nimitz Sep 44 20/12 13-28N 120-15E DD 1300 Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl. Gallaher Sep 44 21/00 25-21N 123-58E AK 4000 Claim Unconfirmed PR says convoy of 6 ships & 3 escorts, hits heard & flashes seen on 2 targets. Gallaher Sep 44 21/00 25-21N 123-58E AK 4000 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard & flash seen. Gallaher Sep 44 21/00 25-21N 123-58E AO 10000 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard, seen sinking, pip disappeared.

Ram Unk

D H S1P

S S3 S

T1/4DUP

S3 S

T2/6NSR

03 D

T1/ NSR

03 S

T2/4NSR

03 S 03

206

Attack Numbers 2668–2683 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 3 Donaho Sep 44 21/06 18-43N 120-52E AK 4000 T2/4DUP WIJSM 21 18-42N 120-50E XAPK 1948 Awaji M. PR says att 6-ship convoy, hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept S 0706. WS2 says convoy was TAMA26 c/o 8 marus & 4 excorts; hit ca 0700 by 2 of 4 torp, broke in two, expl & S, 40 crew, 3 guards, and 284 military passengers killed. 3 Donaho Sep 44 21/06 18-43N 120-52E AP 10000 T2/2DUP S Note PR says 2 expl heard on 2-stack AP seen later by 395 REDFISH. WS2 says only Awaji M S, Nichinan M stayed to pick up survivors. 7 Julihn Sep 44 21/09 34-23N 139-43E PG 800 T1/3DUP WIM 21 34-25N 139-40E XAM 300 Fumi M. #2 PR says hit heard, screws stopped, b/u noise. M1 says 1 killed. [W lists as XAM used as XCMc.] 1 McGregor, L.D. Sep 44 21/09 18-36N 120-39E AP 4000 T2/4DUP IJMS 21 18-38N 120-43E A-APK 8506 Mizuho M. PR says fired at overlapping ships, hits seen, b/u noise. ULTRA rept att 0835. WS2 says was continued att on convoy TAMA-26; hit by 2 of 3 torp & S @ 18-37N 120-41E, 1229 military & 84 crew (M1 says 81 crew, 3 gunners, and 1316 troops and workers) killed. 1 McGregor, L.D. Sep 44 21/09 18-36N 120-39E AK 7500 T1/ DUP S Note PR says hit heard on farther ship. WS2 says rest of convoy reached port same day. 1 McGregor, L.D. Sep 44 21/09 18-36N 120-39E AO 10500 T2/2DUP S Note PR says hits heard. WS2 says rest of convoy reached port. 7 Nimitz Sep 44 21/22 13-35N 119-06E CM 1000 T2/6NSR WIJSM 21 SW of Manila AGS 1540 Katsuriki PR says settled aft & S. WS1 says left Manila 21 Sep to avoid air attack; ca 1045 was att by 4 Grumman a/c which were repulsed; ca 2230 that night @ 13-30N 119-20E was torp & S. M says was supply transport for Japanese Naval Hydrographic Unit for Southern Seas, 16 crew killed. 12 Dry Sep 44 21/23 49-50N 145-10E Esc 1000 T1/4NSR S Note PR says fired at AK, hit heard possibly on distant escort. WS2 says this was convoy KI-803, no escort hit. [See next att.] 12 Dry Sep 44 21/24 49-16N 145-29E AK 4000 T1/4NSR SM 21 49-36N 145-30E A-AK 4850 Rizan M. J {4747} PR says timed hit heard & seen, radar pip disappeared. ULTRA rept S 21 Sep. WS2 says left Otaru for Paramushiru 19 Sep in convoy KI-803, disappeared in bad weather ca 2157 (DD Kamikaze heard 4 expl at that time); later AF Shirasaki rept much floating debris in area. I gives date 25 Sep, otherwise same. M1 says 87 crew, 33 gunners, and 172 troops & passengers lost. 6 Baer Sep 44 22/03 15-22N 119-17E AK 4000 T1/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit, slowed to 3 kts, earlier observed a/c att on convoy, 3 AK burning, DD expl & under tow. 6 Baer Sep 44 22/04 15-22N 119-17E AO 10000 T2/3NSR JSM 22 15-28N 118-48E A-AK 1610 Shun Yuan I {Jungen Go} PR says afire, radar pip lost. WS1 says this captured ship left Manila 21 Sep for Takao; ca 0508 22nd @ 15-28N 118-45E was torp & S, 20 killed. [Shun Yuan was Manchurian registered ship not captured, Jungen is Japanese reading of that name.] 5 Bell Sep 44 22/10 08-15N 117-06E AK 5400 T1/4DUP Ult Note PR says hit seen & heard. ULTRA says Manshu M 5266T AK rept 6 torp @ 08-13N 117-02E, 45 by mine.]

382 PICUDA 2668

382 PICUDA 2669

235 SHAD 2670 395 REDFISH 2671

395 REDFISH 2672 395 REDFISH 2673 255 HADDO 2674

196 SEARAVEN 2675

196 SEARAVEN 2676

260 LAPON 2677 260 LAPON 2678

264 PARGO 2679

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

S S S1 S S S1

S 03 D 03 S S S1

D 03 S S S1

D 03 D S S1

D 03

308 APOGON 2681

5

House Sep 44 23/16 34-58N 155-00E Tra 400 GD SM 23 34-57 154-44E XPkt 91 Choyo M. #6 Ult PR says S by 4-inch. ULTRA rept S after long gun battle. GF says S in battle with surf sub; list says torp this date but GF also says S by a/c 26 Apr 45. M1 says 11 killed. [Ship not in W.]

S S

Keithly Sep 44 23/19 Claim Unconfirmed PR says sunk by 4-inch.

51-26N 153-57E

S

Hezlet U

05-46N 100-04E Sub position

2

Sep 44 23 23

T2/2DUP Note

03

Bell Sep 44 22/10 Ult PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept no D.

HMS TRENCHANT 2683

7500

D

5

3

AP

Damg. Eval. S S S1

264 PARGO 2680

307 TILEFISH 2682

08-15N 117-06E

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

D 03

Sam

100

GT Unk

S1

S3 SS SS

1800 1616

T1/3 U-859

S S

207 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2684–2702 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments German sub, Kemp says 47 killed, 10 survivors taken POW, 8 rescued by Japanese sub. BSH says 11 of crew taken prisoner. [Not in J.] Julihn Sep 44 24/00 34-43N 139-04E AK 4000 T1/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, radar showed target beached. Stevens, C.B. Sep 44 24/08 29-30N 129-15E BB 29300 T4/6DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard on Fuso cl BB. Austin Sep 44 24/18 04-31S 118-26E Prau 20 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 4-inch, 2 POW taken. Austin Sep 44 25/19 01-06S 118-01E AO 5000 T2/4TUP Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says expl & burned, bow under, photo. Dry Sep 44 25/20 44-40N 146-50E Sam 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed by 4-inch. Dry Sep 44 25/20 44-40N 146-50E Tra 100 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed by 4-inch. Dry Sep 44 25/20 44-40N 146-50E Sam 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed by 4-inch. Dry Sep 44 25/20 44-40N 146-50E Sam 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed by 20mm. Dry Sep 44 25/20 44-40N 146-50E Sam 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed by 4-inch. Dry Sep 44 25/20 44-40N 146-50E Sam 100 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed by 4-inch. Dry Sep 44 25/20 44-40N 146-50E Sam 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed by 4-inch. Dry Sep 44 25/20 44-40N 146-50E Sam 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed by 4-inch. Dry Sep 44 25/20 44-40N 146-50E Tra 200 GN Ult 25 44-33N 146-48E NG NG NG PR says left afire, back broken. ULTRA rept unident ship S in addition to Hirota M #1. Dry Sep 44 25/20 44-40N 146-50E Tra 200 GN Ult 25 44-33N 146-48E NG NG Hirota M. #1 PR says burned out & capsized. ULTRA rept S.

Damg. Eval. S1

235 SHAD 2684

7

390 PLAICE 2685

2

272 REDFIN 2686

4

272 REDFIN 2687

4

196 SEARAVEN 2688

12

196 SEARAVEN 2689

12

196 SEARAVEN 2690

12

196 SEARAVEN 2691

12

196 SEARAVEN 2692

12

196 SEARAVEN 2693

12

196 SEARAVEN 2694

12

196 SEARAVEN 2695

12

196 SEARAVEN 2696

12

196 SEARAVEN 2697

12

200 THRESHER 2698

14 Middleton Sep 44 25/21 37-32N 124-33E AK 4000 T2/2NSR IJSM 25 37-00N 124-06E C-AK 1468 Nissei M. PR says hits seen, S in 1 min. WS1 says this captured ship left Tsingtao 2 Sep for southern Korea and was torp & S 25 Sep @ sub position, 10 killed. M1 ident as ex-Ch Lee Cheng.

217 GUARDFISH 2699

9

Ward, N.G. IJSM

316 BARBEL 2700

2

Keating Sep 44 25/22 29-50N 130-06E AK 4000 T2/6NSR IJSM 25 29-46N 129-40E A/C-AK 1222 Bushu M. PR says seen to S. WS2 says convoy was NAKA-502 c/o Bushu M & 2 escorts evacuating civilians from Tokunoshima; hit by 1 torp 2102; 148 of 150 evacuees & 11 crew killed.

S S S1

316 BARBEL 2701

2

Keating Sep 44 25/22 29-50N 130-06E DE 600 T1/ NSR UltS Note PR says hit seen, disappeared from radar. ULTRA rept Cha 200 & Cha 89 were escorts; WS2 says they were Cha 89 & Cha 119, none S here.

S

Keating Sep 44 25/22 29-50N 130-06E S PR says possible hit, smoking f wd. WS2 says no other S here.

D

2

—

— —

Sep 44 —

38-30N 124-06E Off Chinnampo

—

AO C-AK

03 D 03 S S2 S D3U S S3 S S3 S S3 S D3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S S2U S S S2Q S S S1

T1/2NSR S Miyakawa S M. #2 PR says hit seen in engine room, S. WS1 says was torp & S ca 2230 25 Sep @ sub position, 1 killed. S1

316 BARBEL 2702

Sep 44 25/22 25

D

3100 873

AK

4000

T1/4NSR Note

—

—

—

03

03 X

208

Attack Numbers 2703–2717 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. W 25 25-10N 125-51E XPkt 122 {Iwaki M.} S I L [No sub att ident. Ship not on GF list.] XE 14 Middleton Sep 44 26/03 37-13N 123-48E AO 5000 T2/4NSR S IJSM 25-6 37-45N 123-37E C-AK 873 Koetsu M. S PR says hits seen, S in 1 min. WS1 says left Tsurakumo Hbr for China 22 Sep with cargo of coal; S1 anchored off Shantung Peninsula 24th to ride out storm before continuing, but ca 0300 25th @ loc given was hit by 2 torp port side in eng rm & amidships & S in 30 sec, 23 killed, 1 survivor. 5 Bell Sep 44 26/07 07-06N 116-00E ACV 6000 T3/8DUP S WIJS 26 07-00N 116-00E CM 1608 Aotaka S PR says hits seen, stopped, hit again, covered with smoke, photos. WS says had been D by a/c & S1P was en rt Coron Bay to Singapore when torp & S @ loc given. 2 Stevens, C.B. Sep 44 27/02 29-26N 128-50E AP 10000 T3/4NSR S S Note PR says disintegrated, violent expl. WS2 says this was remnant of convoy MAMO-03 c/o Kagu 03 M & Kibitsu M & escorts CD 10, CD 11, & CD 20; left Takao 25 Sep, none sunk here, marus arr Moji 28 Sep. 2 Stevens, C.B. Sep 44 27/02 29-26N 128-50E DE 600 T1/ NSR S WIS 27 Amami-O-Shima PF 940 CD 10 S J {800} PR says hit seen, back broken. ULTRA posit 29-41N 120-02E. WS2 says torp & blew up, only S1 8 survivors, ca 148 killed, no other ship hit. 12 Dry Sep 44 27/03 45-41N 148-38E AM 500 GN+T0/3 D T 26 45-44N 148-41E PF 940 Nomi NG I DD {1262} {Momi} PR says CO mistook DD for smaller ship & made gun att first. WS says DD Momi was completed D2 7 Dec & training in Inland Sea, not att here. TROM says was actually PF Nomi, D not specified. 6 Edge Sep 44 27/05 13-48N 119-36E AO 10000 T1/4NSR S IS 27 SW of Manila AO 17000 Kamoi M PR says settled & burning. ULTRA posit 13-51N 119-35E, says taken to Manila. WS1&11-11 D1 say left Coron Bay 27 Sep after heavy D by a/c; hit by 2 torp stbd side f wd 240 mi SW of Manila, heavy D; arr Hong Kong early Oct for temp rep, thence to Yokosuka. [Survived war.] 5 House Sep 44 27/06 46-32N 146-48E AK 5900 T2/3DSR S WIJSM 26-7 47-07N 151-25E B-AK 1999 Hachirogata M. S PR says 2 POW ident as China M [5870T per Intel]. WS1 says torp & S here 26 Sep, 42 crew & S1 many of 184 passengers killed. [China M S 21 Sep inside Manila hbr by a/c.] 4 Whitaker Sep 44 27/07 15-40N 117-09E AP 7500 T1/4DUP S IJSM 27 15-32N 117-16E A-APK 6374 Ural M. S PR says hits on 2 ships heard. 260 LAPON PR says 1 seen to expl, another hit. ULTRA rept hit . S1 0825, S 0930 WS2 says convoy was MIMA-11, c/o 8 marus & 4 escorts, hit by 2 of 6 torp ca 0807 27 Sep @ 15-32N 117-16E, cloud of black coal dust, S 0832; 40 crew, 5 gunners and 144 passengers killed. 4 Whitaker Sep 44 27/07 15-40N 117-09E AK 4000 T1/ DUP D ISM 27 W of Luzon A/C-AO 6521 Tachibana M. L PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept hit 0825 @ 15-40N 117-20E, continued operational. WS2 says hit L1 by dud in Palawan Is. Sea prior to 25 Sep., time & location NG. [S 9 Oct 44 by 276 SAWFISH.] 6 Baer Sep 44 27/12 15-45N 117-48E AK 9500 T2/3DUP S S Note PR says hits seen on 5th ship in line, broke amidships. WS2 says was further att on convoy 03 MIMA-11; no other ship hit here. 6 Baer Sep 44 27/12 15-45N 117-48E AK 5600 T2/3DUP S JSM 27 15-50N 117-41E C-AO 5599 Hokki M. S I H PR says hits seen on 4th ship in line, ident as Hokki M; cripple seen 1845 afire & abandoned, S1 bow awash. ULTRA rept hit by 2 torp 1300, S in tow of Omine M. WS2 and M1 say torp here ca 1007, towed by Omine M but had to be scuttled at posit given, 2 killed. — — Sep 44 — — — — — X I 27 Takao, Formosa PF 810 {CD 25} M [No likely sub att; S 3 May 45 by 414 SPRINGER.] XE

2703

200 THRESHER 2704

264 PARGO 2705

390 PLAICE 2706

390 PLAICE 2707

196 SEARAVEN 2708

223 BONEFISH 2709

308 APOGON 2710

249 FLASHER 2711

249 FLASHER 2712

260 LAPON 2713

260 LAPON 2714

— 2715 HMS THOROUGH 2716

223 BONEFISH 2717

2

6

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Hopkins Sep 44 M Note BSH says destroyed by gunfire. Edge Sep 44 ISM J

27 27

N Sumatra N Coast Sumatra

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Cstr Misc

300 NG

ULTRA says slight D. M1 says shelled & S. 28/05 13-16N 120-08E AO 10000 28 13-13N 120-04E C-AO 2086 {2068}

G S Kashiwa M. #9 S

T2/4NSR Anjo M.

S3 S S

209 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HMS PORPOISE 2718

2

305 SKATE 2719

6

305 SKATE 2720

6

309 ASPRO 2721

5

294 ESCOLAR 2722

1L

412 TREPANG 2723

185 SNAPPER 2724

1

11

185 SNAPPER 2725

11

185 SNAPPER 2726

11

288 CABRILLA 2727

6

288 CABRILLA 2728

6

364 HAMMERHEAD 2729

364 HAMMERHEAD 2730

2

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2718–2730 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says hits seen, sparks & debris, black smoke, radar pip lost. WS1 says was captured ex-Dutch Angelina; left Balikpapan 14 Sep for Manila; ca 0540 28th @ sub position was hit by 2 torp stbd stern & 1 at bow, S 0610, 17 killed. Marsham Sep 44 28 Near Bintan Is. Jk 100 Capt Note Note Off Borneo Jk 140 Mustika Junk captured by PORPOISE 28 Sep and used by Aus commandos in Operation Rimau in attempt to mine Singapore port; scuttled 6 Oct 30 mi N of Pontianak. (Descr in BSH and several books.) Lynch, R.B. Sep 44 29/13 27-12N 128-18E AK 4000 T1/4DUP IJSM 29 27-11N 128-22E A/C-AK 3690 Ekisan M. PR says hit heard, screws stopped, b/u noise. WS1 says left Naha 29 Sep for Kagoshima, empty; storm & prop damage reduced speed to 4 kts & ca 1200 @ loc given was hit in port bow, flooded & S at 1205, 11 crew killed. Lynch, R.B. Sep 44 29/13 27-12N 128-18E PC NG T0/2DUP WISM 29 27-14N 128-21E XAM 219 Hoei M. PR says 2 torps fired at AK believed prematured. WS1 says left Naha for Kagoshima 29 Sep & was torp, shelled & S ca 1220 @ 27-14N 128-25E, casualties not given. Stevenson, HC Sep 44 30/13 17-01N 120-25E AK 7500 T2/6DUP Ult Note PR says hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept torp att @ 16-55N 120-23E, no D. Millican Sep 44 30 N of Bonin Is. PG Unk G Note Note SM Attack not in SORG. U says ESCOLAR sent partial msg 30 Sep of making gun att on XPG, missing after 17 Oct. GF says Ukishima M (4730T XPG) rept in battle with sub 30 Sep @ 30-20N 152-07E M1 says recd no D, arr Yokohama 12 Oct. Davenport Oct 44 1/04 30-32N 138-12E AO 10000 T1/5NUP JSM 1 30-32N 138-17E XAF 752 Takunan M. WI 25-30N 142-30E {Takunan} PR says fired at 2 AOs, hit seen, lower in water, S. WS3 says left Yokohama for Haha-Jima 28 Sep in convoy 3928 w/ Hiyoshi M & 3 escorts, ca 0328 1 Oct @ 30-30N 128-27E hit by torp, split in two & S, 1 killed. {Location in W & I is incorrect.} Walker, W.W. Oct 44 1/10 28-11N 139-30E AK 4000 T2/4DUP ISM 1 28-20N 139-25E B-AK 1900 Seian M. WJ XAP {1990} PR says fired at convoy of 2 AKs & 2 esc, expl heard, b/u noise but believed only AK was hit. WS1&3 say convoy #3927 c/o Seian M, Kisaragi M, Ch 42, & Ajiro att 0903 @ this location, Seian M hit amidships & stern, S 0922, 16 killed. Walker, W.W. Oct 44 1/10 28-11N 139-30E DE 600 T0/4DUP WIJS 1 28-20N 139-25E CMc 720 Ajiro PR says expl heard. WS1&3 say hit 0914 in engine rm, expl & S instantly; Kisaragi M conducted rescue work. Walker, W.W. Oct 44 1/10 28-11N 139-30E DE 600 T0/4DUP UltS Note PR does not claim hit. ULTRA says Bosei M also hit & blew up @ 28-20N 139-35E. WS and M say name appears to be misreading of characters for Ajiro. Thompson Oct 44 1/11 16-15N 119-43E AP 6900 T3/3DUP IJSM 1 16-11N 119-44E A/C-AO 7385 Zuiyo M. PR says disintegrated & S, b/u noise. WS2 says was further att on convoy MIMA-11; hit ca 1100 1 Oct @ 16-07N 119-43E, 45 survivors of Ural M & 21 crew killed. Thompson Oct 44 1/11 16-15N 119-43E AK 4000 T1/3DUP WIJSM 1 16-11N 119-44E XAO 10059 Kyokuho M. PR says hit heard & felt on unident ship. WS2 says hit here ca 1155 & S quickly, 66 crew and 52 troops killed, only 25 survived. Martin Oct 44 1/23 06-30N 116-11E AK 7500 T2/3NSR IJM 2 06-30N 116-18E C-Ore 5396 Kokusei M. S {5494} PR says att convoy of 5 ships & 3 escorts, blew up & S; ULTRA rept with convoy MI-18. WS1&2 say convoy c/o 8 marus & 2 escorts left Miri for Manila 30 Sep, att ca 0030 1 Oct @ 06-28N 116-14E, hit by 2 torp in bow & engine room, blew up & S immed, 38 or 50 killed. M1 says 47 crew and 32 troops killed. Martin Oct 44 1/23 06-30N 116-11E AK 7500 JSM 2 06-30N 116-15E A/C-Ore 5320 I PR says blew up & S. WS2 says 1 torp missed bow, 2nd hit engine room, S ca 0030 116-14E, 27 crew and 7 military personnel killed.

Damg. Eval. S1

S S S1 S S S1

0 S S1 S 03 U 03L

S S S1

S S S1

0 S S1 0 03 S S S1 S S S1

S S S1

T1/3NSR S Hiyori M. S {Nichiwa M.} @ 06-28N S1

210

Attack Numbers 2731–2746 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Comments

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

364 HAMMERHEAD 2731

2

Martin Oct 44 1/24 06-30N 116-11E AK 4000 T1/2NSR IJSM 2 06-30N 116-15E A/C-Ore 5320 Higane M. PR says flames & white smoke seen, radar pip disappeared. WS2 and M1 say hit by 1 torp & S bow first ca 0041, 6 crew and 9 troops killed.

364 HAMMERHEAD 2732

2

Martin Oct 44 1/24 06-30N 116-11E AO 5000 T2/2NSR D Ult Note S PR says hits heard, white smoke, radar pip disappeared. ULTRA says unident ship rept att @ 03 06-30N 116-15E, no evident D. [See prev att on convoy MI-18, no other ships hit.] Stevenson, HC Oct 44 2/09 18-25N 120-32E AO 5000 T3/4DUP S M 2 18-26N 120-32E A/C-AO 2858 Oei M. D PR says seen to S. M1 says D, but no details. D3 Stevenson, HC Oct 44 2/10 18-25N 120-32E AK 5500 T2/3DUP 0 Note Note PR says large engines-aft AK hit 0956 while picking up survivors of AO, stern sagging. [See repeat XR att on Azuchisan M next day.] Madison Oct 44 2/16 00-59S 117-22E Tra 150 GD S Ult 2 NG NG 150 Coea M. NG PR says broke at waterline, aground. Intel says ident by POW. S3Q Madison Oct 44 2/16 00-59S 117-22E Tra 250 GD S M 2 Off Balikpapan C-AK 198 Otori M. S I 20 PR says aground, burned to waterline. M cites army document: left Balikpapan for Manila 2 Oct S1 with army personnel; S same day off Koetei Estuary, 4 killed. {I date prob misprint.} Madison Oct 44 2/16 00-59S 117-22E Tra 150 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S in shallow water, masts visible. D3 Madison Oct 44 2/16 00-59S 117-22E Tra 300 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left afire. D3 Acker Oct 44 2/22 21-00N 121-46E AK 7500 T2/3NUP S IJSM 2 20-51N 121-31E A-AK 6962 Tsuyama M. S PR says seen to break in two & S. WS2 says left Takao for Manila 1 Oct in convoy TAMA-28 c/o S1 7 marus & 7 escorts, ca 2247 2 Oct hit in engine room & stopped, hit again ca 2252, split in two & S, ca 1200 soldiers, 73 crew, and 11 gunners lost due to heavy seas. Acker Oct 44 2/22 21-00N 121-46E AK 4000 T1/3NUP D I 2 21-02N 121-36E A-APK 4026 Macassar M. L {Makassar M.} PR says hit seen & heard. ULTRA rept torp again & S 7 Oct. WS2 and M1 say was in convoy L4 TAMA-28 but no record of being hit here. [Poss dud hit. J credits 309 ASPRO 7 Oct 44; also hit by 258 HOE same day.] Keithly Oct 44 3/10 45-02N 148-02E AK 2000 T1/5DUP S UltM 3 Off Etorofu C-AK 103 Hokko M. #10 S PR says hit seen, ship disappeared. ULTRA rept was motor-sail, 1 of 9 ships in convoy, another ship S3 reported att. M1 says S, no details, but questions torpedoing. [Previous ident as Hokko Go 1015T was incorrect.] Keithly Oct 44 3/10 Same attack Same NG Same 0 M 3 45-00N 148-01E A-AK 106 Masagosan M. S M1 says torp & sunk, no details. S1 Keithly Oct 44 3/10 45-02N 148-02E AK 2000 T1/ DUP S M 3 45-00N 148-01E A-AK 111 Nemurosan M. D PR says hit seen, ship disappeared. M1 says wooden motor-sail, no details given. D3 Stevenson, HC Oct 44 3/10 17-56N 119-52E AK 5500 T6/7DUP S WIJSM 2-3 18-30N 120-33E B-AK 6886 Azuchisan M. S PR says large engine aft AK, first hit 0956 2 Oct while apparently picking up surv of AO, stern S1 sagging; found 3 Oct with anchor chain out, no sign of life, hit again 0929 & 0955 @ 17-56N 119-52E, settling fast, photos, final torp fired 0958, bow already in air. WS1 & M1 say left Gan Bay, Luzon, for Takao 2 Oct, torp ca 0948 2 Oct and sunk 3 Oct @ 18-27N 120-34E, 83 passengers, 19 crew and 3 guards killed. [This was Azuchisan M abandoned after initial att 2 Oct.] Hyde Oct 44 3/14 12-23N 109-56E Trk 100 GD D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 1 5-inch hit. [SORG shows no D.] D4

309 ASPRO 2733

5

309 ASPRO 2734

5

261 MINGO 2735

5

261 MINGO 2736

5

261 MINGO 2737

5

261 MINGO 2738

5

391 POMFRET 2739

2

391 POMFRET 2740

2

307 TILEFISH 2741

3

307 TILEFISH 2742

3

307 TILEFISH 2743

3

309 ASPRO 2744

5

320 BERGALL 2745

1

200 THRESHER 2746

14 Middleton SM

Oct 44 3/18 3

30-49N 153-26E 30-55N 153-32E

Tra XPkt

200 83

GT Nanshin M. #28

S S S1

D L

211 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2747–2760 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments W PR says 4 5-inch hits. GF says in battle with sub, no mention of D. W credits prob US sub, no location; I gives NE area. M1 says shelled, slight D. [GF list says torp 17 Feb 45 (see att by 287 BOWFIN); I says S by a/c that date.] 249 FLASHER 4 Whitaker Oct 44 4/08 15-27N 119-49E AK 4000 T1/3DUP 2747 SM 4 15-22N 119-51E A-AK 6886 Daibin M. J {Taibin M.} I {Otoshi M.} PR says b/u noise 0815 seen to S 0849, convoy of 8-10 AKs & many escorts. ULTRA rept 2 att on convoy TAMA-27. WS1 says left Takao for Manila 25 Sep with 612 men of an Advance Base Force & 34 other passengers, holing up at anchorages at night, leaving Masinloc 4 Oct; ca 0855 that day @ 15-25N 119-50E was hit in #1 hold by 1 of 3 torp from stbd ahead & S bow first at 0955;76 passengers & 34 crew killed. 249 FLASHER 4 Whitaker Oct 44 4/08 15-27N 119-49E AK 4000 T2/3DUP 2748 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 timed hits heard, believed escort hit. HMS TALLY HO 8 Bennington Oct 44 4 03-09N 099-55E MV 200 G 2749 Ult 4 03-10N 099-50E NG NG NG BSH says driven ashore. ULTRA rept shelling by sub. HMS SEA ROVER 6 Angell Oct 44 4 08-04S 117-55E Cstr 150 G 2750 Ult 4 08-05S 117-00E NG NG Mie M. PR says target beached self, hit by 20 rounds. HMS SEA ROVER 6 Angell Oct 44 4 08-04S 117-55E Ltr 80 G 2751 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says towed by coaster, left waterlogged but not S. HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 2 Goossens Oct 44 4 08-05S 115-29E AO 500 G 2752 Ult 4 NG NG NG Kagawa M. #7 BSH and ULTRA say S 4 Oct. 224 COD 5 Adkins Oct 44 5/13 13-02N 120-15E AK 7500 T1/2DUP 2753 M 5 13-01N 120-15E A-AK 2704 Atsuta M. UltS 12-57N 120-17E {2750} PR says no hit seen or heard. ULTRA says Atsuta M rept sub contact 1426, hit by 2 torp [prob ref to Tatsushiro M. WS1&2 say was in convoy MAMI-11 c/o 4 marus & 2 escorts, suffered some D, no details, but able to proceed, arr Miri 14 Oct, left Singapore 1 Nov. [S 12 Nov 44 by a/c.] 224 COD 5 Adkins Oct 44 5/13 13-02N 120-15E AO 10000 T2/4DUP 2754 M 5 Sub position A/C-AK 6886 Araosan M. PR says hits seen, afire, bel S by 2nd salvo. Apparently the 2nd salvo actually hit and S Tatsushiro M, identical ship to Araosan M [both std type 2A tankers by same bldr]. If so, this could have been the unidentified ship in convoy MAMI-11, but M1 does not indicate damage. 224 COD 5 Adkins Oct 44 5/15 13-06N 120-16E AO 10000 T4/4DUP 2755 IJSM 5 13-02N 120-16E C-AK 6886 Tatsushiro M. PR says hits seen, afire, S by 2nd salvo. ULTRA rept att ca 1420 & 1623. WS1&2 say torp ca 1420, afire & down by bow, hit again & S, 2 crew & unk number of 500 military passengers killed. Apparently first salvo T2/4DUP actually hit & D Araosan M, identical ship to Tatsushiro M [both std type 2A by same bldr.] 2nd salvo hit & S this ship. — — — Oct 44 — — — — — 2756 I 5 Takao->Keelung A-AP 3038 {Rokko M.} WS1 says bombed & S by a/c, 90 killed. [I also lists as missing 18 Sep 44; see 388 PIPEFISH that date.] 309 ASPRO 5 Stevenson, HC Oct 44 6/09 16-53N 120-18E AO 10000 T1/3DUP 2757 UltS Note PR describes target as new AO, #525 on stack, hit heard. ULTRA says CD 8 rept att on convoy MATA-28 @ 16-59N 120-18E, 3 torp, no evident D. WS2 says no D. 239 WHALE 9 Grady Oct 44 6/14 19-40N 118-05E AO 10000 T5/6DUP 2758 IJSM 6 19-48N 118-22E A/C-AO 10241 Akane M. PR says fired at convoy, 5 timed hits heard, b/u noise, 304 SEAHORSE saw DD picking up survivors. WS says convoy was HI-77, c/o 13 ships & 4 escorts; hit by 2 torp ca 1410, capsized & S, 63 crew and 747 military killed. Survivors rescued by CD 21 but were all killed when that ship was sunk. [See att by 304 SEAHORSE later this day.] 239 WHALE 9 Grady Oct 44 6/15 Same attack Same Same Same 2759 I 7 19-48N 118-22E XAP 8407 {Kinugasa M.} Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept only 1 ship S this att. [WS2 reports no hit here; J & W credit 366 HAWKBILL & 318 BAYA 7 Oct.] {I location appears incorrect.} 288 CABRILLA 6 Thompson Oct 44 6/15 17-31N 120-21E AK 4900 T3/3DUP 2760 ISM 6 17-37N 120-19E A/C2407 Hokurei M. APK

Damg. Eval. PS L1

S S S1

S 03 D NG D2U D L D2Q D D3 S S S2Q D D D1

0 D D4Q

S S S1

X S XE D 03 S S S1

X S XE S M

212

Attack Numbers 2761–2772 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

288 CABRILLA 2761

6

242 BLUEGILL 2762

3

304 SEAHORSE 2763

6

321 BESUGO 2764

HMS TALLY HO 2765

1

8

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says fired at overlapping ships in convoy of 15, 3 hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept hit at this location, aground Labak Bay, finished off by a/c 18 Oct. [J credits a/c & unident sub 18 Oct @ 17-46N 120-25E; attribution to CABRILLA appears intended.] WS2 says was in convoy MATA-28 plus MIMA-11 c/o 12 ships & 8 escorts, hit ca 1530 @ 17-30N 120-19E hit in port side & beached nearby, 4 crew and 5 passengers killed; bombed by a/c 18 Oct & abandoned. [J credits unk sub & a/c jointly 18 Oct @ 17-46N 120-25E; no sub att that day; attribution to CABRILLA apparently intended.] Thompson Oct 44 6/15 17-31N 120-21E AO 9200 T2/3DUP IJSM 6 17-29N 120-21E A/C5154 Yamamizu AO M. #2 PR says hits heard. WS2 says hit by 3 torp & S immed, 56 killed, only 2 rescued. Barr Oct 44 6/18 13-31N 122-30E AK 1500 T1/1TSV Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says inter-island stmr set afire by gunfire, disintegrated when torp. Wilkins Oct 44 6/18 19-27N 118-08E DD 1700 T1/6TUP WIS 6 19-45N 118-22E PF 810 CD 21 J {800} PR says was at scene of 239 WHALE att, rolled over, broke in two & S. ULTRA rept was with . convoy HI-77 WS2 says was apparently searching for Akane M survivors, 170 killed, survivors unk. I says S by unk agent. Wogan Oct 44 6/22 30-03N 151-11E Pat 300 GM SM 6 30-10N 151-00E XPkt 88 Nanshin M. #22 Ult PR says hit by 20mm, no serious D. ULTRA rept att, no D. GF says in battle with sub, list says ret to owner postwar. M1 does not specify D. Bennington Oct 44 6 04-20N 098-24E SC 100 G WIS 6 W of Penang SC 135 Cha 2 J {100} BSH says S, gunnery officer mortally wounded. Sub fired 18 rounds, 6 hits. ULTRA posit 04-20N 098-24E. WS25 confirms S here.

Damg. Eval. S1P

S3U S S

S S S1 S

S1

D D L3 S S S1

HMS STATESMAN 2766

2

Bulkeley Oct 44 6 Mergui Arch. UltM 6 09-37N 098-27E BSH says POW taken. ULTRA gives sub posit 08N 098-36E.

Cstr C-Ms

150 119

G Tosa M. #12

S S S1

HMS STATESMAN 2767

2

Bulkeley M

Cstr C-Ms

150 150

G Tachibana M. #42

S S

NG

{200e}

Oct 44 6 6

Ult BSH says destroyed. M1 says S, no details. HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 2768

Mergui Arch. 09-37N 098-27E

S1

2

Goossens Oct 44 6 Java Sea SS 1140 T1/6 U 5-6 06-20S 111-28E SS 1247 U-168 German sub, BSH says S, 27 survivors. Kemp says was en rt Batavia to Surabaya, hit by 3 torp (2 were duds), 3 officers made free escape from 120 ft; 5 survivors kept as prisoners, the rest put on fishing boat & reached Java.

S S S1

224 COD 2769

5

Adkins Oct 44 7/03 13-40N 119-25E AO 15000 T2/4NUR IST 7 13-30N 119-20E AO 14050 Shiretoko PR says 2 hits, 271 RAY PR confirms. ULTRA rept 2 hits 0334. WS11-34 & T say recd great D NW of Manila, arr Singapore 3 Nov for repair. [S 1 Feb 45 by a/c in floating drydock.]

D H T1P

258 HOE 2770

6

McCrea Oct 44 7/05 17-46N 119-40E AK 7500 T2/4NSR S M 7 17-30N 119-54E A-APK 4026 Macassar M. S IS {Makassar M.} PR says fired 0558 at lead ship in convoy of 12-14 vessels, old AK, hits heard, this ship & another S1P D. ULTRA rept D 0600 @ this location in convoy TAMA-28. WS1&2 say convoy c/o 7 marus & 7 escorts; torp & S ca 0600, 4 crew and 4 troops killed. [Prev att by 391 POMFRET 2 Oct, S by 309 ASPRO, later this day; J credits ASPRO only.]

258 HOE 2771

6

McCrea Oct 44 7/05 17-46N 119-49E AK 4000 T1/3NSR S Note PR says timed hit on unident AK, disappeared from radar 20 min later. [WS2 shows no other ship S here.]

271 RAY 2772

6

Kinsella Oct 44 7/05 13-02N 119-49E AO 15000 T3/6TUP Ult Note PR says 2 hits by 224 COD seen @ 0237, own hits heard, seen by COD with list & smoking but reached anchorage. ULTRA rept AO Shiretoko avoided torp 0612 @ 13-30N 119-20E, reached Singapore. [S 1 Feb 45 by a/c.]

D 03 D 03

213 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 5 Stevenson, HC Oct 44 7/06 17-54N 119-57E AK 7500 T3/4TUR S JM 7 17-30N 119-52E A-APK 4026 Macassar M. S IS {Makassar M.} PR says hits heard, target down 40 deg, stern under. ULTRA rept D 0600 @ this location in S1P convoy TAMA-28. WS1&2 say torp & S ca 0600, 4 crew and 4 troops killed. [Prev att by 391 POMFRET 2 Oct, and 259 HOE earlier this day;; J credits ASPRO only.] 6 Thompson Oct 44 7/07 17-50N 119-37E AK 4900 T3/4DUP S WIJSM 7 NW tip Luzon XAK 1959 Shinyo M. #8 S PR says ship was smoking heavily, no escort, 2 hits seen, broke in two & S. WS1 says torp & S on S1 7 Oct at sub position, all 44 hands killed. [WS2 says was in convoy MATA-28 before convoy broke up, but does not mention loss. W lists as both XAP & Std AK 1D.] 1 Scanland Oct 44 7/22 14-22N 115-46E AK 7500 T2/9NSV S WJSM 7 14-37N 155-55E XAK 8407 Kinugasa M. SJ PR says missed 2 salvos 2147 & 2149, hit 2/3 2224 in aft & f wd holds, afire, huge expl seen 2227. S1P ULTRA rept D 2200, S 2300 @ 14-37N 115-55E, apparently hit in 2 att. WS2 says was in convoy HI-77, hit by 3 torp ca 2200, sub remained on surface, magazine expl, S in 8 min, 43 killed. {I gives location 19-48N 118-22E; see 239 WHALE att 6 Oct.} [J credits jointly with 318 BAYA; note that HAWKBILL fired from surface 6 min before BAYA, which was submerged & fired at range of 3800 yds.] 1 Holtz Oct 44 7/22 14-30N 115-48E AK 7500 T2/6NUR S WJSM 7 14-37N 155-55E XAK 8407 Kinugasa M. SJ PR says fired 2230, timed hits heard; 2250 heard target’s screws; 2259 heard 4 loud expl; b/u S1P noise 2306-2315. ULTRA rept D 2200, S 2300 @ 14-37N 115-55E, apparently hit in 2 att. WS2 says was in convoy HI-77, hit by 3 torp from surfaced sub ca 2200, magazine expl, S in 8 min, 43 killed. {I gives location 19-48N 118-22E; see 239 WHALE att 6 Oct.} [J credits jointly with 366 HAWKBILL; note that BAYA was submerged & fired at range 3800 yds 6 min after HAWKBILL.] — — Oct 44 — — — — — X I 7 S of Bawean I. CM 1970 {Itsukushima} S [S by HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 17 Oct.] {I date is misprint.} XE 1 Sturr Oct 44 8/01 14-05N 115-38E XAO 5000 T2/4NUP D ISM 8 14-12N 115-53E XAK 6863 Kimikawa M. H Note PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA rept towed to Manila, repaired 20 Oct. WS2 says left Singapore D1 for Moji 2 Oct in convoy HI-76 c/o 9 ships & 7 escorts, ca 0211 8 Oct hit in #2 hold, escorted to Manila by CD 28 & Hiyodori. [Rerated from XAV to XAK 1 Oct 43; S 23 Oct 44 by 276 SAWFISH.] 6 McCrea Oct 44 8/05 17-43N 117-55E AK 4000 T1/6NSR D S Note PR says att last 2 ships in convoy [MATA-28], hit seen, smoking entire length. WS2 says only 03 Kohoku M hit. [See later att this day.] 6 McCrea Oct 44 8/23 18-30N 116-15E AK 4000 T1/6NSR D S Note PR says att 2 AKs leading port flank of convoy, hit seen on the one astern. WS2 says only Kohoku 03 M hit. [See later att this day.] 6 McCrea Oct 44 8/23 18-32N 116-13E AK 7500 T2/4NSR S IJSM 8 18-40N 116-00E A-AH 2578 Kohoku M. S PR says fired at leading AK, 1 hit seen & 1 heard, blew up; farther AK also hit. ULTRA rept S @ S1 this location. WS2 says was lead ship in convoy MATA-28, ca 2325 avoided 2 torp, hit by 3rd & S @ 18-31N 116-00E. M1 says 361 passengers, 15 troops & 41 crew killed. 6 McCrea Oct 44 8/23 18-32N 116-13E Esc 500 T1/1NSR D IT 8 19-30N 116-38E PF 940 {CD 8} H PR says timed hit. [WS2 says rescued survivors of Tachibana M next day, no report of D. I latitude 03XE does not agree with sub posit.] {TROM says heavy D here but then joined escort of convoy HI-76 & continued operating with no repair period indicated. Account of damage apparently incorrect.} 3 Anderson Oct 44 8 Gulf of Boni Cstr 300 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 12 cstr & sch S 8-15 Oct loaded with nickel ore. [Others listed separately later.] S3 9 Ward, N.G. Oct 44 9/02 32-44N 127-03E DD 1500 T1/4NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says missed AK, poss hit on far escort. 03 8 Banister Oct 44 9/02 19-33N 116-38E AO 9200 T3/10NSR S IJSM 9 19-30N 116-38E A/C-AO 6521 Tachibana M. S PR says AO found low in water, 2 escorts, hits seen, stern high in air. WS2 says was with S1 convoy SAMA-13; hit by 2 torp @ 19-33N 116-38E ca 0142, expl, broke in two & S, 20 killed, survivors rescued by CD 8. 1 Hyde Oct 44 9/07 11-40N 109-12E AK 700 T1/3DUP S UltM 9 11-38N 109-13E NG NG Taiwan #7 Go S PR says demolished. ULTRA rept might also be Yodai M #8. WS says no record under either name. S3Q M1 says prob Taiwan #7 Go, but no record of loss, and no other data. Yodai M #8 not listed in WS1.

309 ASPRO 2773

288 CABRILLA 2774

366 HAWKBILL 2775

318 BAYA 2776

— 2777 319 BECUNA 2778

258 HOE 2779

258 HOE 2780

258 HOE 2781

258 HOE 2782

HMS STURDY 2783 217 GUARDFISH 2784 276 SAWFISH 2785

320 BERGALL 2786

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2773–2786 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack Numbers 2787–2802 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 263 PADDLE 2787

6

319 BECUNA 2788

1

319 BECUNA 2789

1

319 BECUNA 2790

1

319 BECUNA 2791

1

366 HAWKBILL 2792

1

366 HAWKBILL 2793

1

246 CROAKER 2794

2

392 STERLET 2795

2

366 HAWKBILL 2796

1

223 BONEFISH 2797

6

223 BONEFISH 2798

6

401 SEA DOG 2799

1

260 LAPON 2800

6

260 LAPON 2801

6

HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 2802

2

263 PADDLE

6

214 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Fitz-Patrick Oct 44 9/08 01-20S 117-36E Sch 50 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says rolled over & S. S3 Sturr Oct 44 9/17 12-45N 118-00E AO 5000 T2/2DUP S ISM 9 12-43N 118-05E C-AO 7268 San Luis M. M PR says hits heard, later seen bow under, stern out; 366 HAWKBILL PR says hits heard, convoy D1 scattered, AO seen sinking. ULTRA rept reached Singapore, under repair Nov. WS1 says this was continuation of convoy MI-19 after leaving Manila 9 Oct; hit stbd side f wd ca 1804, flooded #1 hold but continued, left Miri for Singapore 30 Oct. [S 12 Jan 45 by a/c.] Sturr Oct 44 9/17 12-45N 118-00E AO 5000 T2/2DUP S ISM 9 12-43N 118-05E C-AO 1943 Tokuwa M. S J SJ PR says seen sinking by stern, funnel broken. WS1 says hit ca 1804, huge expl ca 1815 & S S1P 1816. M1 says 10 crew killed. [J credits jointly with HAWKBILL att later same day.] Sturr Oct 44 9/17 12-45N 118-00E AP 7500 T2/3DUP D MS Note PR says hits heard. WS2 says convoy saw and evaded torp tracks. M1 says Daizen M (5396T 03 C-Ore) left Manila 8 Oct with convoy MI-19; ca 1813 9 Oct discovered & evaded 2 torp wakes. {Previous attribution of Asama M to this attack was incorrect.} Sturr Oct 44 9/17 12-45N 118-00E AK 4000 T1/1DUP D S Note PR says timed hit heard. WS2 says evaded. 03 Scanland Oct 44 9/17 12-46N 118-02E AK 4000 T2/4TUP S ISM 9 12-43N 118-05E C-AO 1943 Tokuwa M. S J SJ PR says fired 1812 at convoy of 12 AKs, hits seen, bow straight up. WS1&2 say was continuation of S1P convoy MI-19, now c/o 11 marus & 6 escorts; hit 2nd time ca 1815, S 1816. M1 says 10 crew killed. [J credits jointly with 319 BECUNA att earlier same day.] Scanland Oct 44 9/17 12-46N 118-02E AK 4000 T1/2TUP D S Note PR says hit seen, heavy expl close aboard. WS2 shows no other ship hit. 03 Lee Oct 44 9/20 32-08N 129-51E AO 10000 T4/4NSR S IJSM 9 32-14N 129-54E C-AK 2211 Shinki M. S PR says hits seen, afire, radar pip lost. WS1 says torp & S 9 Sep @ 32-20N 128-58E, 45 S1 crew killed. Robbins Oct 44 9/20 26-17N 128-12E Sam 1 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says broke in two & S. S3 Scanland Oct 44 9/22 12-21N 118-14E APK 7500 T1/3NSV D S Note PR says hit seen & heard, black smoke, not S. WS2 says no D here in convoy MI-19. 03 Edge Oct 44 10/11 16-20N 119-45E AK 4000 T2/4DUP D UltS Note PR says timed expl heard. ULTRA rept 4 torp @ 16-19N 119-45E, no D to convoy. WS1&2 03 say this was convoy TAMA-29, not hit here. [See 260 LAPON att later same day.] Edge Oct 44 10/11 16-20N 119-45E AK 4000 T1/2DUP D UltS Note PR says timed expl heard. ULTRA rept no D. 03 Lowrance Oct 44 10/12 26-50N 127-30E Tra 25 GD D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left afire & dead in water. D3 Baer Oct 44 10/13 16-10N 119-44E AK 5800 T2/3DUP D IJSM 10 16-10N 119-45E A-AK 6968 Ejiri M. S PR says a/c on deck, timed hits, burning at 2200. ULTRA rept ran aground, total loss. WS1&2 say S1 left San Fernando for Manila 10 Oct in convoy TAMA-29 c/o 19 ships & 9 escorts; ca 1335 att by sub & again 5 min later, hit by 2 torp, expl & burned, 8 crew and 191 troops killed; abandoned, drifted ashore & blew up ca 1800. Baer Oct 44 10/13 16-10N 119-44E DE 500 T1/1DUP S S Note PR says hit & ball of flame seen but pinging continued. WS2 says no escort hit. 03 Goossens Oct 44 10 05-57S 112-29E Cstr 500 G IM 10 SW Bawean I. B-AG 19 Koei M. W XPkt BSH says S. ULTRA posit 06-00S 112-30E. [Not on GF list. M1 says was requisitioned as B-AG.] Fitz-Patrick Oct 44 11/04 01-34S 117-19E Trk 500 GM

S S S1 S

215 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 2803 263 PADDLE 2804

6

306 TANG 2805

5L

412 TREPANG 2806

1

306 TANG 2807

5L

HMS SUBTLE 2808

1

246 CROAKER 2809

2

192 SAILFISH 2810

12

227 DARTER 2811

4L

242 BLUEGILL 2812

3

242 BLUEGILL 2813

3

192 SAILFISH 2814

12

271 RAY 2815

6

412 TREPANG 2816

1

412 TREPANG 2817

HMS STRONGBOW 2818

1

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2803–2818 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left afire & settling from 4-inch hits. Fitz-Patrick Oct 44 11/04 01-34S 117-19E Trk 500 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left afire & settling from 4-inch hits. O’Kane Oct 44 11/05 25- N 121- E AK 7500 T2/3TUP M 10 25-20N 121-32E C-AK 1658 Joshu M. JS {Joshu Go} Note PR written from memory after O’Kane returned from POW camp, says hits seen, wreckage & landing craft left. ULTRA rept S by torp or drifting mine @ 25-10N 121-20E. WS1 says torp & S here, 8 killed. M1 ident as ex-Ch Hsu Chow. [TANG lost this patrol.] {I says S by mine at Fukueichia.} Davenport Oct 44 11/05 33-18N 137-42E AO 10000 T3/4TUP WIS 11 33-07N 137-38E APD 890 T 105 J {1000} PR says hits seen, heavy smoke, down by bow, b/u noise. ULTRA rept hit & S 0425. WS says either S here or a few hrs later by TREPANG in att on LST reported as miss. O’Kane Oct 44 11/21 25- N 121- E AK 5800 T1/1NSV ISM 10 25-40N 121-30E C-APK 711 Oita M. J 11 AK PR says hit seen, S immediately. WS1 says torp & S 10 Oct @ 25-40N 121-30E, 26 crew killed. Andrew Oct 44 11 Sabang ML NG T1/3 Ult Note BSH evaluates as missed. ULTRA rept torp track @ 05-55N 095-28E, no D. Lee Oct 44 12/01 32-11N 129-41E AM 600 T3/3NSR S 11 NG XPkt 99 Seiryo M. Note PR says small single-stack ship blew up & S. GF says in battle with sub this date, bombed & S 14 Jul 45.M1 says no D reported here. [ May be different ship.] Ward, R.E.M. Oct 44 12/08 22-16N 120-26E Sam NG GD M 12 Taiwan area C-Ms 68 Taiyo M. #10 PR says small fishing sampan S by 20mm. M1 describes as wooden motor-sail. McClintock Oct 44 12/09 08-40N 116-42E AO 10000 T2/4DUP S Note PR says 3 hits heard. WS2 says Nittetsu M in convoy MI-19 evaded torp from stbd. Barr Oct 44 12/10 07-53N 122-09E Trk 500 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch & 20mm. Barr Oct 44 12/10 07-53N 122-09E Trk 500 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch & 20mm. Ward, R.E.M. Oct 44 12/14 22-23N 120-15E Pat 100 GD WM 12 Near Ryukyusho XSC 97 Akitsu M. I XPkt PR says hit by 4-inch, strafed by a/c, left afire & sinking. [Location is near sub position but only a/c credited; not on GF list.] Kinsella Oct 44 12/14 13-31N 120-19E AK 5500 T2/4DUP WIJSM 12 13-32N 120-21E B-AK 4180 Toko M. PR says expl, disintegrated. WS2 says was in convoy TAMA-29, torp 1410, 120 passengers & 29 crew killed. W says was ex-Kia Lee, ex-Hwah Ting, ex-Deike Rickmers.] Davenport Oct 44 12/21 33-52N 138-09E BB 29300 T1/6NSR S Note PR says hit seen near #4 turret on Yamashiro class BB, fire amidships. WS says force c/o CV Unryu, CL Oyodo, DDs Shimotsuki & Fuyutsuki, no BB present. Davenport Oct 44 12/21 33-52N 138-09E DD 2300 T1/ NSR IT 12 Off Omaesaki DD 2700 Fuyuzuki S {Fuyutsuki} PR says hit seen in bow. WS20-15 says hit in bow under windlass room, forecastle deck collapsed, reached Kure 14 Oct. [Fukui says D in bow twice during war. TROM says under rep until 20 Nov.]

Damg. Eval. D3 S D3 S S S1L

S S S1 S S S1L D 03 S NG D4Q S S S4 D 03 D D3 D D3 D SA S2P S S S1 D 03 S M D1

Troup Oct 44 12 02-50N 100-50E MV 2000 T1/1 S JSM 11-12 Sub position A-AK 1185 Manryo M. S ULTRA posit 02-47N 101-06E. WS1 says this captured ship [ex-Pan Marion] left Peluan, Sumatra S1 for Singapore 11 Oct with cargo of hemp, rosin, tobacco etc; ca 1915 @ 02-46N 101-06E was hit in stern by torp & S 2005, 7 crew & 15 others killed.

Attack Numbers 2819–2835

216

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 2 Keating Oct 44 13/06 29-38N 127-27E AO 10000 T1/4TSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hits seen & heard, target missing later. 2 Keating Oct 44 13/06 29-38N 127-27E DD 1500 T2/ TSR SM Note PR says timed hits seen & heard, target missing later. GF sys XPkt Hachiryu M #12 97T in battle with surf sub @ 29-22N 137-11E; list says ret to owner after war. M1 says no record of D. [Does not resemble DD. Longitude may be misprint. No such att in SORG.] 1 Hyde Oct 44 13/09 11-52N 109-20E AK 4000 T2/4DUP IJSM 13 11-53N 109-17E B-AO 4182 Shinshu M. PR says hits heard, expl & b/u noise. WS1 says torp ca 1005 13 Oct @ loc given, S 1040, 16 killed. 14 Scherer Oct 44 13/15 07-15N 151-45E Tra 500 T1/2DUP M 13 Sub position XPkt 139 Kinpo M. #1 PR says hit seen, survivors & debris in water, photo. [Listed in GF as Kinho M #1 but this att not recorded; not listed in W.] 3 Anderson Oct 44 13 Gulf of Boni Cstr 350 G M 13 W of Celebes C-AK 79 Kosei M. I {99} BSH says 12 cstrs & schooners S between 8 - 15 Oct. Dates from Success Book. 3 Anderson Oct 44 13 Gulf of Boni Cstr 150 Dem Note 13 04-34S 121-27E NG NG Hansei M. BSH says unidentified ship S. Name from notes by Wilds in NavHistCtr. 3 Anderson Oct 44 13 Gulf of Boni Cstr(5) 750 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S between 8-15 Oct; exact dates not given. 5 Claggett Oct 44 14/01 06-05N 115-55E AP 7500 T2/4NSR JSM 14 06-00N 115-55E B/C-AO 6948 Eikyo M. I PR says hits seen, stopped, crippled. ULTRA rept entered Labuan 15 Oct, aground, S 18 Oct. WS1 & M3 say continuation of convoy MI-19, hit ca 0208 stbd #3 hold, run ashore @ Labuan, bombed & strafed 8 Dec & abandoned 16 Dec 44. 1 killed. [J credits DACE att alone.] 5 Claggett Oct 44 14/01 06-05N 115-55E AK 7500 T1/ NSR IJSM 14 06-00N 115-55E C-AO 5993 Nittetsu M. PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA rept hit 0209. WS1 says hit same time as Eikyo M & S @ 06-00N 115-59E, 12 killed. 5 Claggett Oct 44 14/01 06-05N 115-55E AO 10000 T2/3NSR SM 14 06-00N 115-55E C-Ore 5396 Daizen M. I {Taizen M.} PR says hits seen. ULTRA rept Taizen M hit 0200, entered Labuan 15 Oct. WS1 says hit 0213 in stbd bow, arr Brunei Bay 15 Oct, left for Singapore Feb 45. [S 20 Feb 45 by 366 HAWKBILL.] 5 Hess, F.G. Oct 44 14/08 11-53N 121-39E AK 4000 T2/4DUP IJSM 14 11-48N 121-40E A-APK 2407 Nanrei M. PR says timed hits heard, b/u noise. WS1 says left Manila 7 Oct for Cebu with 2000 tons provisions & fodder; ca 0834 14th @ loc given was att by 2 subs: evaded 2 torp from port but was hit between #1 & 2 holds by 1 of 3 from stbd & capsized at 0840, 29 of 269 army passengers & 34 crew lost. [No other sub present.] 6 Edge Oct 44 14/11 16-12N 119-45E AK 2000 T1/4DUP IJSN 14 16-17N 119-45E A/C-AK 2546 Fushimi M. PR says timed hit heard, b/u noise. WS1 says left Takao 1 Oct for Manila with 880 men of 53rd Field Gun Regiment; on 14 Oct @ loc given was torp & S, 507 soldiers & 7 crew lost. 3 Anderson Oct 44 14 Gulf of Boni Cstr 300 G M 14 S of Celebes C-Pass 200 Comm. Ship #128 Go I B-AG 230 [Ship not in W. Tonnage may be nominal.] 12 Germershausen Oct 44 15/04 29-43N 143-09E AK 4000 T1/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, pip disappeared. 3 Anderson Oct 44 15 Gulf of Boni Sch 150 Dem IM 16 S of Celebes C-AK 101 Tokkan M. #2 BSH says S, date from Success Book. M1 says shelled & S, 4 killed. 3 Anderson Oct 44 15 Gulf of Boni Sch(2) 300 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, date from Success Book. 1 Andrew Oct 44 15 Nicobar Is. Cstr 500 T1/5 Note Unident

316 BARBEL 2819 316 BARBEL 2820

320 BERGALL 2821 178 PERMIT 2822

HMS STURDY 2823

HMS STURDY 2824 HMS STURDY 2825 247 DACE 2826

247 DACE 2827

247 DACE 2828

240 ANGLER 2829

223 BONEFISH 2830

HMS STURDY 2831

198 TAMBOR 2832 HMS STURDY 2833 HMS STURDY 2834 HMS SUBTLE 2835

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. D 03 S 03

S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 S S S2Q S S3 S S H T1P

D S S1 S H D1 S S S1

S S S1 S S S1 S 03 S S S1 S S3 S

217 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 2836

247 DACE 2837

247 DACE 2838 307 TILEFISH 2839

307 TILEFISH 2840

305 SKATE 2841 321 BESUGO 2842

246 CROAKER 2843 307 TILEFISH 2844 HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 2845

HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 2846

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2836–2849 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments BSH 15 XSC 143 {Kaiyo M. #2} BSH claims Kaiyo M #2 500T, but other sources incl ULTRA say Kaiyo M #2, 143T, S @ 06-30S 111-35E (N coast Java) by HNMS ZWAARDVISCH (see this date). {W credits it to 247 DACE, which was not in area.} [SUBTLE prob S unident coaster. Although it has been determined that the identification of Kaiyo M #2 is incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] 2

Goossens Oct 44 15 06-30S 111-41E Cstr 143 G M 15 Off Rembang, Java AGOR 280 Kaiyo #2 Note BSH says 2000T AK D this att; Neth sources say target misidentified as such & missed by torp, later S by gunfire. ULTRA confirms location. M cites Japanese journal “The Suiro”: Kaiyo #2 sunk here by sub, displacement 280T. [I lists Kaiyo M #2 (143T C-AK) sunk by sub here. W lists Kaiyo #2 (277T AGOR) and Kaiyo M #2 (143T XSC) sunk at this location by 247 DACE, which was not in the area. Fukui et al say Kaiyo #1 sunk here.] — — Oct 44 — — — — — W 15 06-30S 111-35E AGOR 270 {Kaiyo #1} [PR shows no likely att, posit was ca 06-30N 116E; Kaiyo #1 may have been S by HNMS ZWAARDVISCH this date.] — — Oct 44 — — — — — W 15 N coast Java XSC 143 {Kaiyo M. #2} [PR shows no likely att, posit was ca 06-30N 116E; S by HNMS ZWAARDVISCH this date.] 3 Keithly Oct 44 16/06 48-07N 153-04E AK 3000 T2/2TUP WISM 16 Matsuwa I. XPkt 108 Kyowa M. #2 PR says hits seen, S in 1 min. GF says att by gunfire, S by surfaced sub while under tow by Oden M (M1 says correct name is Oden M), 11 killed. 3 Keithly Oct 44 16/06 48-07N 153-04E PYc 1000 T1/2DUP SM Note PR says hit seen, S. GF & M1 say XPkt Takashima M 74T att by sub near Matsuwa I, recd no D, retd to owner post-war. 6 Lynch, R.B. Oct 44 16/21 27-49N 130-37E CL 3200 T1/3NUS Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, nothing seen. 1 Wogan Oct 44 16/22 32-30N 132-36E CA 10000 T1/6NSR IST 16 Off Toizaki DD 3485 Suzutsuki Note PR says hit abaft bridge. WS11-19 says hit in bow by 2 torp ca 2210, returned to Kure w/ Akizuki 17 Oct. TROM says under rep until 11 Nov. [W gives displ 3485T normal as blt.] 2 Lee Oct 44 17/05 33-05N 128-27E Sam 25 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40 & 20mm, left smoldering. 3 Keithly Oct 44 17/13 46-47N 151-44E AK 5000 T1/5DUP Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says was aground off beach, stern caved in when hit. 2

2

HMS STYGIAN 2847

2

HMS STYGIAN 2848

2

HMS STYGIAN 2849

2

Damg. Eval. S3U

S S S1

X S XE X S XE S S S1 S 03 D 03 D M D1 D D3 D D4U

Goossens Oct 44 17 05-26S 113-48E CM 1970 T1/3 JS 17 05-23S 113-48E CM 1970 Itsukushima IW 7 E of Bawean I. BSH says S. WS11-42 and WS20-22 say disabled by a/c 24 Aug & 2 Sep; left Celebes 4 Oct for Surabaya under tow by Wakataka, hit & S by 1 torp 17 Oct. ULTRA posit 05-10S 113-15E. [DNO gives tons as 2330.] {Holmes gives name Itshushima.}

S S

Goossens Oct 44 17 05-26S 113-48E XCM 1600 T1/2 IS 17 N of Bawean I. CM 1608 Wakataka Note BSH says D. WS11-42 and WS20-22 say was hit in bow by 1 torp while towing Itsukushima, heavy D. ULTRA posit 05-10S 113-15E. Fukui says repaired @ Surabaya. DNO gives tons as 1990. {W gives name as Wakatake.} [D 27 Mar 45 by HMS STYGIAN; some sources confuse this ship with Itsukushima; survived war.] Clarabut Oct 44 17 Off Penang Jk 78 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, date from Success Book. Clarabut Oct 44 17 Off Penang Cstr 350 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, date from Success Book. Clarabut Oct 44 17 Off Penang Jk 100 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, date from Success Book.

D M

S1P

D1

S S3 S S3 S S3

Attack Numbers 2850–2864 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 242 BLUEGILL 2850

242 BLUEGILL 2851

3

3

218 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Barrc Oct 44 18/06 14-06N 119-40E APK 9500 T2/3DUP Note Note PR says att convoy of 10 marus & 4 escorts, 1 hit seen, smoke, stbd list, believed crippled. ULTRA rept hit 0618 (sub time zone). WS1&3 says TAIHI (Refugee) convoy c/o 12 ships & 4 escorts, also other stragglers, left Manila 17 Oct; Arabia M hit by 1 torp ca 0716 & stopped. [S in later BLUEGILL att.] Barr Oct 44 18/06 14-06N 119-40E APK 9500 T1/3DUP Note Note PR says probable hit heard on ship S later. WS1 says Chinzei M was not officially with TAIHI convoy, torp ca 0718. [S in later BLUEGILL att.] Barr Oct 44 18/06 14-06N 119-40E DE 800 T1/ DUP Note Note PR says 3rd APK believed crippled. {SORG shows DE S but PR says missed.} Barr Oct 44 18/11 14-06N 119-40E AK 9500 T2/2DUP IJSM 18 14-04N 119-52E A-APK 9480 Arabia M. PR says same APK hit earlier, timed hits heard. ULTRA rept 2 hits, S. WS1&3 say hit again ca 1208 in bow & #2 hold, rolled over & S, 1708 soldiers & 37 crew killed, 6 men eventually picked up by sub. Barr Oct 44 18/11 14-06N 119-40E AP 4000 T2/4DUP IJSM 18 14-04N 119-52E A-AK 1999 Chinzei M. PR says hits seen, b/u noise. ULTRA rept 5 hits @ 1130. WS1 says left Manila 17 Oct for Cebu; ca 0718 18th @ loc given was torp & S, 21 passengers, 28 crew, and 5 gunners killed.

Damg. Eval. D XR

D XR

242 BLUEGILL 2852

3

242 BLUEGILL 2853

3

242 BLUEGILL 2854

3

242 BLUEGILL 2855

3

Barr Oct 44 18/20 13-55N 119-20E APK 7500 T2/5NSR S JM 18 14-04N 119-52E A/C-AK 8152 Hakushika M. S IS {Hakuroku M.} PR says target was second cripple, hits seen & heard, disappeared from radar. ULTRA gives S1 this location. WS1 says torp & S ca 2015 @ 14-03N 119-39E, not officially with TAIHI convoy. M1 says 30 crew and 1156 troops killed.

270 RATON 2856

6

Shea Oct 44 18/22 12-37N 118-46E AP 10000 T2/6NSR S JSM 18 Sub position A-AK 4739 Shiranesan M. S I 14-44N 118-00E H PR says att convoy of 9 ships & 4 escorts, hits seen, stopped, disappeared from radar. ULTRA S1 gives same posit as I. WS1&3 says this was TAIHI convoy, hit by 2 torp ca 2210 @ 12-30N 119-10E, abandoned & S; 1318 soldiers, 63 crew and 47 gunners killed.

270 RATON 2857

6

Shea Oct 44 18/22 12-37N 118-46E AK 8200 S PR says timed hit seen, later missing from radar. WS2 says no other ship hit.

T1/ NSR Note

S

270 RATON 2858

6

Shea Oct 44 18/22 12-37N 118-46E AK 7500 M 18 12-30N 119-10E A-AK 3812 IJS PR says hits seen, black smoke, missing from radar. WS1&3 say hit in #2 hold, listed @ 2230, 445 soldiers & 101 crew and gunners killed.

T2/ NSR Daikai M. {Taikai M.} & S by bow

S S

Shea Oct 44 18/22 12-37N 118-46E AK S PR says 2 hits seen, missing from radar. WS2 says no others hit.

T3/4NSR Note

S

03 S S S1

S S S1

03

S1

270 RATON 2859

6

— 2860

— — Oct 44 — — — — — J 18 17-46N 120-25E C-AP 2407 {Hokurei M.} ULTRA says hit by 288 CABRILLA 6 Oct & finished off by a/c 18 Oct. WS2 confirms. [J credits jointly unident sub & a/c; this date is for the a/c att.]

X SJ XE

HMS STYGIAN 2861

2

Clarabut Oct 44 18 Off Penang LC Ult 20 04-00N 100-38E NG Info from BSH and Success Book. ULTRA says possibly a lighter S.

50 NG

Dem NG

S S S2U

270 RATON 2862

6

Shea Oct 44 19/00 12-24N 118-42E Claim Unconfirmed PR says fired at lone ship, hit one beyond.

1500

T1/4NSR

S

270 RATON 2863

6

Shea Oct 44 19/02 12-02N 118-52E AK 5900 T1/6NSR D Ult 19 11-55N 119-40E XPG 2103 Huashan M. NG Note {Kazan M.} PR says hit heard, nothing seen in heavy seas. ULTRA says Huashan M rept sub contact, to Kuching D4 for repair until 20 Nov; also refers to Kagan M disaster. [W says ship used both names, D 31 May 45 & stricken; I says Kazan M D by mine that day; WS1 says lost that day after running aground; J lists as Huashan M, S by mine 20 Jun 45. M1 says Hua Shan M D by a/c 18 Oct 44, S by mine 31 May 45, salvaged post-war & renamed Kazan M.]

270 RATON 2864

6

Shea Oct 44 19/02 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard in far column.

12-02N 118-52E

DD

7500

S

03

03

AK

5900

T1/ NSR

D 03

219 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 12 Germershausen Oct 44 19/03 34-26N 139-52E DE 1000 T2/4NSR S S Note PR says timed flash seen. GF says Unyo M #1 2039T rept torp att, no D @ 35-54N 143-15E. 03 2 Clarabut Oct 44 19 Off Penang Jk 120 G D Ult 20 03-06N 099-57E NG 150 Borneo M. H Info from Success Book only. ULTRA rept heavy D. D2Q 2 Clarabut Oct 44 19 Off Penang Cstr 200 G S M 20 04-00N 100-38E C-AO 152 Nanyo M. #108S Ult NG Info from BSH and Success Book. ULTRA says S. M1 says no record of sinking, untraced post-war. S2

198 TAMBOR 2865 HMS STYGIAN 2866 HMS STYGIAN 2867

310 BATFISH 2868

5

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2865–2881

Fyfe Oct 44 20/01 Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl heard.

06-45S 119-00E

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

PC

300

T1/1NSR

D 03

364 HAMMERHEAD 2869

2

Martin Oct 44 20/03 04-52N 113-24E AK 7500 T1/4NSR IJSM 20 04-45N 113-30E A-AK 3684 Ugo M. PR says 2 targets expl, burned & S. WS2 says this was convoy SAMA-13 Cape St. Jacques-Miri c/o 6 marus & 2 escorts; 24 crew killed.

S S S1

364 HAMMERHEAD 2870

2

Martin Oct 44 20/03 04-52N 113-24E S PR says expl. WS2 says all other arr at Miri 21 Oct.

S

364 HAMMERHEAD 2871

AK

7500

T1/2NSR Note

03

2

Martin Oct 44 20/04 04-41N 113-22E AK 7500 T2/4NSR S M 20 04-45N 113-30E B-AK 5458 Oyo M. [I Go] S WIJS XAP {Oyo M.} PR says seen to S. WS1&2 say left Cape St. Jacques 3 Oct for Miri, ran aground on “Bulitut” S1 reef [M says reef Banc de Britto (Britto Bank) at 10-29N 107-48E] but was refloated & returned for repairs; left again 16 Oct with 6700 tons cargo; ca 0437 20th @ loc given was torp & S, 4 killed.

HMS STYGIAN 2872

2

Clarabut Oct 44 20 Off Penang Ult 20 03-06N 099-57E Info from Success Book only. ULTRA says S.

Cstr NG

800 150

G Nittai M. #4

S S S2Q

HMS STYGIAN 2873

2

Clarabut Oct 44 20 Off Penang Ult 20 03-06N 099-57E Info from Success Book only. ULTRA says S.

Smc NG

NG NG

G NG

D NG S4U

HMS TANTIVY

6

May Oct 44 21 Makassar Strait Sch 100 G Claim Unconfirmed PR says 8 sch carrying nickel ore S, 1 POW taken, 4 killed. [Previous assignment of Otori M to this att was incorrect. Sunk by 262 MINGO att on 2 Oct 44.]

2874

S3

HMS TANTIVY 2875

6

May Oct 44 21 M 20 I PR says S. M1 has no details.

Makassar Strait Kutei Estuary

Sch C-AK

HMS TANTIVY 2876

6

May Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

Makassar Strait

Sch(6) 230

G Unk

HMS TANTIVY 2877

6

May Oct 44 21 Makassar Strait IM 20 Kutei Estuary PR says 5 POW taken. M1 has no details.

Sch C-AK

70 82

G S Takasago M. #3 S S1

Oct 44 21

100 136

S

G S Chokyu M. #2 S H S1 S S3

194 SEADRAGON 11 Ashley Oct 44 22/01 2878 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 expl heard.

21-57N 118-14E

CV

28000

T2/4NSR

D

194 SEADRAGON 11 Ashley 2879 Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard.

21-57N 118-14E

CL

4000

T1/ NSR

D

401 SEA DOG 2880

401 SEA DOG 2881

1

1

Oct 44 22/01

03

Lowrance Oct 44 22/07 29-20N 129-45E AK WI 22 29-18N 129-44E AF JS PR says timed hits heard on overlapping targets, b/u noise. WS2 says this c/o 18 marus & 8 escorts; hit 0730 & S 0748.

03 4000 T2/6DUP 8215 Muroto {4500} was convoy KATA-916

Lowrance Oct 44 22/07 29-20N 129-45E AK 4000 T1/ DUP WIJSM 22 29-18N 129-44E XPG 2933 Tomitsu M. PR says possible hit heard but SORG does not credit hit. ULTRA verified later. WS2 says hit ca 0730 but controlled flooding, towed by Torai M, no further info. WS1 says left Kagoshima 21 Oct for Naha; ca 0726 22nd @ loc given was torp port side aft & S, casualties not given.

S S S1 0 S S1

Attack Numbers 2882–2897 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 224 COD 2882

5

HMS TANTIVY 2883

6

HMS TANTIVY 2884

6

HMS TANTIVY 2885

6

HMS TANTIVY 2886

6

HMS TANTIVY 2887

6

HMS TANTIVY 2888

6

HMS TANTIVY 2889

6

HMS TANTIVY 2890

6

306 TANG 2891

5L

246 CROAKER 2892

2

246 CROAKER 2893

2

243 BREAM 2894

3

306 TANG 2895

5L

306 TANG 2896

5L

306 TANG 2897

5L

306 TANG

5L

220 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Comments Adkins Oct 44 22/08 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 4-inch hits. May Oct 44 22 M 22

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Location

Type

Tons

Vessel Name

16-30N 119-49E

Trk

100

GD Unk

Makassar Strait 05-47S 119-42E

Cstr C-Pass

150 200

G Comm. Ship #137 Go

I C-AK NG Shuttle Boat #137 PR says burning, stern awash, probably beached. M1 says beached and abandoned. [Both names used in English-language sources for the Japanese Kotsusen.] May Oct 44 22 Makassar Strait Sch 80 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. May Oct 44 22 Makassar Strait Sch 80 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. May Oct 44 22 Makassar Strait Sch 80 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says load of petrol blew up, S. May Oct 44 22 Makassar Strait Sch 80 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. May Oct 44 22 Makassar Strait Sch 80 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. May Oct 44 22 Makassar Strait Cstr 500 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says afire, stbd list, probably beached after torp missed. May Oct 44 22 Makassar Strait SC NG Note Ult 22 05-07S 120-05E NG NG Meishin M. PR says ship blew up after hitting floating torp. ULTRA rept torpedoed. O’Kane Oct 44 23/00 25- N 122- E AO 10000 T2/2NSV Note Note PR says hits seen, afire, S. ULTRA rept Shinju M hit @ 24-57N 120-25E but able to navigate, S later. WS2 says this was convoy U-03 c/o Kori Go M 1337T, Tatsuju M, Toun M, Wakatake M, Hasu & Umi; Shinju is misreading of Tatsuju M. [See att later same day.] Lee Oct 44 23/01 35-29N 126-05E AK 2000 T1/4NSR IM 23 35-30N 126-15E C-AK 887 Hakuran M. JS {Byakuran M.} PR says seen to S. WS1 says was torp & S 23 Oct @ 25-39N 126-05E, 16 crew killed. Lee Oct 44 23/02 35-30N 125-56E Sch 30 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, hit by 40 & 20mm. Chapple Oct 44 23/03 14-06N 119-37E CA 9000 T3/6NSR WT 24 Manila Bay CA 9000 Aoba I 23 WSW of Manila MA PR says timed expl seen. ULTRA rept 1 torp hit at 14-00N 119-27E, towed to Manila, then to Kure 12 Dec; Fukui says hit in stbd eng rm, temp repairs @ Cavite & Keelung, never operational again. TROM says hit in eng rm, towed to Cavite by Kinu. [W says D by a/c @ Kure 19 Mar & 27 Jun 45, broken up 48; I also says LD by grounding @ Singapore 11 Oct; J credits S 28 Jul 45 by a/c.] O’Kane Oct 44 23/04 25- N 122- E AO 10000 T1/1NSV JSM 23 24-49N 120-26E A-AK 1915 Toun M. I PR says hit seen, afire, S. [TANG sunk later this patrol; report written from memory after the war.] ULTRA posit 24-57N 120-25E, hit but towed to Takao & still under repair in Dec. WS2 and M1 say was in convoy U-03, hit 0337, afire; towed to Pescadore Is, and then to Takao, repair impossible, broken up 13 Dec 44. M1 says 16 crew, 12 gunners, & 136 passengers (mostly soldiers) killed. O’Kane Oct 44 23/04 25- N 122- E AO 10000 T2/2NSV JSM 22-23 24-49N 120-26E A-AK 1944 Tatsuju M. I PR says hits seen, afire, S. WS2 says dodged 2 torp but hit by 2 more & S, 7 killed. O’Kane Oct 44 23/04 25- N 122- E AP 7500 T2/4NSV IJSM 23 24-49N 120-26E A-AK 1920 Wakatake M. PR says AK rammed AP in stbd qtr, both hit by torps, down 30 deg by stern. ULTRA rept S @ 24-57N 120-25E, part of convoy U-03. WS2 says tried to ram sub, hit 0340 by 2 torp, broke in two & S in 40 sec, 30 crew, 11 gunners, 128 troops, and 7 other passengers killed. O’Kane Oct 44 23/04 25- N 122- E AK 7500 T2/ NSV

Damg. Eval. D D3 S H T1 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 D D3 S S S3Q S XR

S S S1 D D3 D H T1P

S S H T1L

S S H S1L S S S1L

S

221 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments I 23 24-42N 120-21E C-APK 1339 Kori Go S Note Note PR says AK prev att S bow first. ULTRA rept arr Takao 24 Oct. WS2 says was in convoy U-03, no mention of torp hit. WS1 says S here by sub 24 Oct, 1 killed. M3 says was ex-Ch Houlee, only undamaged maru remaining after att on convoy. [Poss minor D in collision seen by O’Kane. J shows S by a/c 25 Mar 45.] 4L McClintock Oct 44 23/06 09-24N 117-11E CA 12500 T5/6TUP WST 23 09-30N 117-13E CA 13160 Atago J {12200} PR says seen aflame, bow under. POW says S by sub. WS20-13 & TROM say hit by 4 torp stbd side, S in 20 min, ca 360 killed. TROM says 360 killed, 529 rescued by Kishinami & 171 by Asashimo. {I says S by a/c @09-28N 117-17E.} [DARTER later ran aground, crew saved.] 4L McClintock Oct 44 23/06 09-24N 117-11E CA 12500 T4/4TUP ST 23 W of Palawan CA 13400 Takao I PR says b/u noise heard, 4 expl from 247 DACE torp @ 0557, CA later seen dead in water & listing. POW says D by sub. ULTRA rept taken to Singapore & never repaired. WS11-48 and TROM say tried to evade when Atago was torp but was hit under bridge & stbd qtr & stopped, regained power & arr Brunei 25 Oct, left 8 Nov & arr Singapore 12 Nov. [W gives tons as standard displ after modifications; D 31 Jul 45 by HMS XE-1 & XE-3. Raised & scuttled 46; not in J.]

Damg. Eval. UU

5

S S

2898

227 DARTER 2899

227 DARTER 2900

247 DACE 2901

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2898–2907 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Claggett Oct 44 23/06 09-28N 117-20E CA 12500 T4/6NUP WST 23 09-22N 117-07E CA 13160 Maya J {12200} PR says hits heard, big expl, b/u noise. POW says S by sub. WS20-13 says hit port side by 4 torp & S in 7 min, ca 470 killed. TROM says 336 killed, 769 rescued but 134 later killed on Musashi.

L4A

S S S1

D D UA T1P

S1

276 SAWFISH 2902

8

Banister Oct 44 23/17 18-58N 118-31E AK 8700 T4/5DUP S WIJSM 23 18-58N 118-46E XAK 6863 Kimikawa M. S Note PR says fired at Arimasan M type AK following AP & AO in convoy, timed hits heard. ULTRA S1 ident as Harukaze convoy & named 11 ships, some misread; Kimikawa M ( JTLK) S time & posit unk. WS1&2 say Harukaze or MATA-30 convoy c/o 12 ships: Kokuryo M, Kikusui M, Ryofu M, Shikisan M, Taiten M, Eiko M, Shinsei M #1, Arisan M, Tenshin M, Toyo M #3, Eikai M, & Kimikawa M; also 5 escorts: DDs Harukaze, Kuretake, & Take; AF Kurasaki, & Ch 20; left Manila 20 Oct for Takao & att by 5 subs 23-24 Oct. [Sources differ slightly as to location of attacks & other details; rerated from XAV to XAK 1 Oct 43.] Kimikawa M prev D 8 Oct [by 319 BECUNA] was carrying 300 passengers, crude oil, bauxite & av gas; hit ca 1730 port side #7 hold, aband, some boats launched, & S in 2-1 ⁄ 2 min @ 18-58N 118-40E, 81 passengers & 24 crew lost.

276 SAWFISH 2903

8

Banister Oct 44 23/23 19-28N 119-22E AO 10100 T1/5NSR S Note PR says timed hit heard on Rikko M type but did not slow; 367 ICEFISH PR says expl heard 2323; 228 DRUM PR says 6 expl heard 2330. WS2 indicates no other ship hit.

HMS TANTIVY 2904

6

May Oct 44 23 Makassar Strait Ult 23 08-16S 119- E PR says S by gunfire. ULTRA rept shelled.

367 ICEFISH 2905

1

Peterson Oct 44 24/01 19-31N 118-10E AK 4000 T1/6NUS SM 24 19-32N 118-37E A-AK 5878 Shinsei M. #1 J 23 Sub position APK {4236} {Tenshin M.} PR says att from port flank, 0052 fired port track at large target & escort, believed missed ship but torp fired at escort hit another AK, 1 hit heard, screws stopped 4 min after firing, b/u noise; 228 DRUM PR says many expl heard 0100. ULTRA says last heard from 0057, believed S @ 19-44N 118-25E. WS1&2 say hit 0050 by dud port side but holed & had to slow for repairs. [See 1214 att by 194 SEADRAGON same day. J credits Tenshin M to this att but 279 SNOOK 0559 att appears more likely.]

279 SNOOK 2906

7

Browne SIM

279 SNOOK 2907

7

Browne Oct 44 24/03 20-54N 118-19E AK 7500 T2/3NSR S Note PR says fired 0310 at large AK, port track, 1 hit seen, another heard. WS2 says no other ship hit here.

Oct 44 24/01 24

Sch Sail

40 NG

G NG

D 03 S NG S2U S D S S1P

19-44N 118-25E 19-42N 118-38E

AK 7500 T2/5NSR S A/C7369 Kokuryu M. S APK J 23 Sub position APK {5878} {Shinsei M. #1} S* PR says fired 0056, stbd track, at AP or AK, stack amidships & considerable superstructure, afire, S1 stopped & settled. [Note: SNOOK PR in one place says H-zone, in another I-zone times used; H appears correct, times advanced 1 hr to Japanese time.] WS1&2 say was carrying 1357 passengers, hit ca 0100 stbd side #2 hold & eng rm, rolled over & S bow first 0130, 324 passengers, 63 crew and 5 gunners killed; some survivors later reached shore or were picked up by ships. At this time convoy started to break apart. [J credits Shinsei M #1 to this att, but 367 ICEFISH att at 0052 & 194 SEADRAGON att at 1214 appear more likely.] D 03

Attack Numbers 2908–2918 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

222 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 279 SNOOK 7 Browne Oct 44 24/03 20-54N 118-19E AK 7500 T1/3NSR S 2908 ISM 24 19-46N 118-30E A-AO 3887 Kikusui M. S J Sub Position S* PR says fired 0311, port track, hit seen on large AK or medium AO, stern disintegrated. 228 DRUM S1 PR says SNOOK made 2 hits, att completed 0318. WS1&2 say was captured ship [ex-Du Iris]; ca 0315 hit stbd side by dud & 2 in bow & eng rm, burned & S stern first, 12 killed; survivors escaped in boats & were picked up by escort 0830. ULTRA rept S 0800 @ 20-02N 118-45E. [Although PR & WS2 do not agree as to side hit, no other att matches time of hit.] 246 CROAKER 2 Lee Oct 44 24/03 33-00N 125-49E APK 7500 T2/2NSR D 2909 SM 23 32-56N 125-54E A/C4515 Gassan M. H APK I 24 PR says down by stern & listing. ULTRA rept hit & D @ 33N 126-30E but made Fusan, part of T1 MOMA convoy. WS2 says left Moji for Manila 22 Oct in convoy MOMA-06 (11 ships & 3 escorts), torp in #4 hold ca 0400 23 Oct & disabled, towed to Saishu I by Shinfuku M & 3500 troops put ashore, then towed to Fusan, Korea, for repair. M1 says 17 crew and 43 troops killed in attack; still under repair & abandoned after war. 246 CROAKER 2 Lee Oct 44 24/03 33-00N 125-49E AK 4000 T3/4NSR S 2910 ISM 24 32-56N 125-54E A/C-AK 2741 Mikage M. S J {2761} PR says blew up & S. I says cause & location unk. WS2 says was in convoy MOMA-06, torp & S S1 ca 0430, 27 crew killed. 246 CROAKER 2 Lee Oct 44 24/04 32-58N 125-46E Unk 4000 T1/4NSR D 2911 I 24 32-56N 125-54E C-AK 2741 {Mikagesan M.} S PR says expl heard. WS says no record of this ship, not in MOMA-06. {I listing appears to be 03XE duplication of Mikage M.} 321 BESUGO 1 Wogan Oct 44 24/04 30-19N 132-49E DE 700 T1/3NSR S 2912 IS 24 Ashizuri Saki PF 940 CD 132 H PR says seen to blow up. Fukui says f wd third of hull destroyed, repaired in 50 days @ Kure. D1 WS4 says was escort for 2nd Replenishment Group, XAO Jinei M, to refuel 1st Mobile Fleet (Ozawa) after Philippine Sea battle; hit in bow ca 0400, heavy D, 71 killed, returned to Kure 27 Oct, repairs compl 10 Dec. 279 SNOOK 7 Browne Oct 44 24/06 20-10N 118-17E AK 7500 T2/5TSR S 2913 SM 24 19-54N 119-00E A/C-AK 4236 Tenshin M. S I 19-58N 118-33E Note PR says fired 0559 port track at large AK well ahead of 2 others & 3 escorts, seen to S, 3 ships left in S1 convoy. WS1&2 say carried 6250 tons of bauxite; hit 0605 by 2 torp port side #2 hold, broke in two & S in 2 min, 47 crew & 5 gunners killed, only few survivors rescued. ULTRA rept S same time as Kokuryo M [see earlier SNOOK att at 0056. J credits this ship to 367 ICEFISH 0052 att, but this one appears more likely.] 314 SHARK 3L Blakely Oct 44 24/06 20-41N 118-27E AK Unk T? S 2914 Note Note Attack not in SORG; reported in last msg from SHARK to 194 SEADRAGON @ 24/0615; 279 03L SNOOK PR says torp hit heard ca 0740, believed by SHARK. WS1&2 indicate no ships hit at this time. 228 DRUM 11 Rindskopf Oct 44 24/08 20-27N 118-31E AK 6700 T3/4DUP S 2915 SIM 24 20-31N 118-42E A/C4725 Shikisan M. S AK J Sub Position PR says fired 0757 at Yasukawa M type, port track, hits & b/u noise heard. WS1&2 say was carrying S1 manganese, raw rubber, & general cargo; sighted 5 tracks ca 0758, 1 missed ahead but 3 hit port side under bridge & in #3 & #4 holds, S in 90 sec @ 20-27N 118-31E, 11 crew & 4 passengers killed. ULTRA rept S 2415 @ 20-12N 119-01E. 194 SEADRAGON 11 Ashley Oct 44 24/11 20-31N 118-32E AK 5500 T2/4DUP S 2916 WIM 24 20-23N 118-47E B-AK 4642 Daiten M. S JS 20-12N 119-01E Note {Taiten M.} S* PR says fired 1055 at lead AK, Erie M type, stbd track, hits & b/u noise heard. WS1&2 say S1 att 1100, 2 missed ahead, hit stbd stern, expl, S bow vertical ca 1200 @ 20-12N 119-01E, 5 killed. [W lists as Std AK 1B, name questionable, S 1944.] {J gives tons as 6442.} 279 SNOOK 7 Browne Oct 44 24 Note — X 2917 J 24 20-31N 118-32E C-AK 6886 {Arisan M.} S* [J credits ship to SNOOK but at posit of 194 SEADRAGON 1055 att.] XE 234 KINGFISH 9 Harper Oct 44 24/11 27-08N 143-13E AK 2500 T1/4DUP S 2918 JSM 24 27-15N 143-19E B-AK 2220 Ikutagawa M. S PR says timed hit heard, down by bow & stopped. WS1 says left Nishiura, Haha-Jima 23 Oct S1 for Yokosuka with army unit of 1035 men; ca 0930 24th @ loc given was torp, S at 1318, only 7 passengers & 1 crew killed. [I lists AO of this name S 25 Oct, apparently misident of Jinei M; see att by 392 STERLET.]

223 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 194 SEADRAGON 11 2919

194 SEADRAGON 11 2920

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2919–2931 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Ashley Oct 44 24/12 20-33N 118-34E AK 4000 T3/4DUP S SIM 24 20-31N 118-42E A-AK 5878 Shinsei M. #1 S J Sub position APK {7369} {Kokuryu M.} S* PR says fired 1214 at MFM type, port track, hits seen, S in 2 min. WS1&2 say was proceeding S1P slowly after hit 0052 by 367 ICEFISH, sighted 2 torp tracks, 1 missed, 1 hit in #3 hold, S by bow 1228 @ 20-31N 118-42, 13 killed, Eiko M rescued ca 100 survivors but was S shortly thereafter. [J credits Kokuryu M to this att, but 0056 att by 279 SNOOK appears more likely.] Ashley Oct 44 24/14 20-31N 118-33E AK 4000 T2/4DUP S WSM 24 20-35N 118-32E B-APK 1843 Eiko M. S I 20-23N 118-37E B-AG J Note AK PR says MFM type AK smoking heavily, making 3 kts, people on deck, fired 1404, port track, S1 hits seen, bow broke off, screw in air, S. WS1&2 say hit port bow ca 1405, abandoned, S ca 2350. 1 crew & 3 survivors of Shinsei M #1 killed. ULTRA rept S 1735 @ 20-30N 118-42E. [J credits SEADRAGON @ 20-10N 118-16E, which is posit of 279 SNOOK 0559 att.] Blakely Oct 44 24/16 Unk Unk Unk T1/3? U SIM 24 20-46N 118-18E A/C-AK 6886 Arisan M. S Note Att not in SORG but in U et al. Intel says #8 ship in convoy of 15-20 hit stbd #3 hold, 1800 US S1L POW lost, only 5 survived. WS1&2 say hit 1730 stbd #3 hold & stern, flooded & S 1940, [but inaccurately] reports only 40 of ca 2000 “passengers” and 2 crew killed, Harukaze & Take took survivors to Takao; these DDs also credited with sinking SHARK ca 1500. M1 says 2 crew, 13 gunners, 27 passengers and 1773 POWs killed, only 9 POWs survived. [J credits this ship to 279 SNOOK @ 20-31N 118-32E but this att appears more likely.] O’Kane Oct 44 24/19 25- N 119- E AP 10000 T2/2NSV S S Note PR written post-war says hits seen. WS says was convoy MI-23 of 15 marus & 7 escorts. Sinkings 03 later attacks. O’Kane Oct 44 24/19 25- N 119- E AP 7500 T2/2NSV S SM 25 25-03N 119-35E B/C-AO 6956 Ebara M. S IJ 28-07N 119-45E {6600} {Kogen M.} PR says hits seen. ULTRA posit 25-03N 119-35E, 2 torp hits, S in 10 min. WS1&2 say was lead S1L ship in left column, hit stern 0208 from port, stopped, hit again in #3 hold, burned & S, 11 crew killed; was std AK 2A converted to AO. [Not in I, W, or J; Kogen M apparently same ship, no ship that name in convoy MI-23.] O’Kane Oct 44 24/19 25- N 119- E AO 10000 T2/2NSV S S Note PR says hits seen. [WS2 says no record of another ship S here.] 03L O’Kane Oct 44 24/19 25- N 119- E AO 10000 T1/1NSV S WJSM 25 25-04N 119-35E C-AO 7024 Matsumoto M. S I 28-07N 119-45E PR says blew up. ULTRA posit 25-06N 119-31E, says towed but ran aground. WS1&2 say hit T1L early 25 Oct in #1 hold by 1 torp of 2nd salvo fired at Ebara M, afire & down by bow but fired m/g at sub, towed by Yuzan M #2 to Chuanchow (Pinghai Bay) and beached, capsized 26 Oct @ 25-08N 119-16E and abandoned, none killed.

314 SHARK 2921

3L

306 TANG 2922

5L

306 TANG 2923

5L

306 TANG 2924

5L

306 TANG 2925

5L

306 TANG 2926

5L O’Kane Oct 44 24/19 25-N 119- E S PR says blew up. [WS2 says no record of any escort hit here.]

306 TANG 2927

5L O’Kane Oct 44 24/19 25- N 119- E AP 10000 T2/4NSV S Note Note PR says seen with bow out next morning. [This would have been Matsumoto M; TANG S by circular XR run of own torp in this att.] WS2 says 9 men picked up by CD 34.]

HMS STYGIAN 2928

2

Clarabut Oct 44 24 Claim Unconfirmed BSH evaluates expls as prematures.

392 STERLET 2929

2

Robbins Oct 44 25/04 30-15N 129-45E AO 10000 T3/10 NSR S JSM 25 30-15N 129-45E C-AO 10241 Jinei M. S I {Ikutagawa M.} PR says hits seen, big expl & fire. WS1&9 say torp & S w/ 13000 tons of oil destined for Ozawa’s S1 fleet, hit ca 0435, all 69 crew killed. [J gives tons as 10500, lists Ikutagawa M as 2220T AK S by 234 KINGFISH 24 Oct.]

392 STERLET 2930

2

Robbins Oct 44 25/04 30-15N 129-45E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, slowed to 4 kts, radar pip disappeared.

183 SEAL 2931

12 Turner, J.H. Oct 44 25/09 50-18N 150-50E AK 6000 T3/4DUP WIJSM 25 50-21N 150-20E B-APK 5742 Hakuyo M. PR says hits seen, flames & smoke, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy WO-303, gives date 25

Off Penang

DD

1500

T1/ NSV Note

S 03L

SS

NG

T2/2

S 03

Unk

7500

T1/ NSR

S 03 S S S1

224

Attack Numbers 2932–2944 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

232 HALIBUT 2932

232 HALIBUT 2933

188 SARGO 2934

188 SARGO 2935

10

10

12

12

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Nov (prob misprint); hit 0745 by 3 torp, burned & S, 1312 evacuees from Kurile Is, 112 crew and 26 gunners killed. Galantin Oct 44 25/19 20-29N 126-36E BB 10000 T5/6TUP WIS 25 20-29N 126-30E DD 2700 {Akizuki} J 1900 {Akitsuki} PR says fired at BB, high straight pagoda, single straight stack, heard expl & sighted capsized hull. WS5 & 11-106 say disabled by a/c bomb ca 0856, burned & blew up when reserve torps expl; BB Ise missed by this att. [Basis for J attribution unk.] Galantin Oct 44 25/19 Same attack Same Same Same WJ 25 20-24N 126-20E DD 3485 {Hatsutsuki} I NG 1900 {Hatsuzuki} Galantin believes this DD poss S by prev att. I lists as missing. WS5 & 11-106 say S by SANTA FE & DDs ca 2055, all 290 crew & Zuikaku survivors killed. J lists as prob S by surface ships. Garnett Oct 44 25/21 29-54N 149-06E XAM 300 GM SM 25 30-00N 149-00E XPkt 85 Nanshin M. #13 PR says hit by 20mm & .50 cal, small fire. ULTRA rept torp att, no D. GF says 3 wounded in battle with surfaced sub, retd to owner postwar. WS3 says D must have been minor as ship left Surabaya with convoy to Balikpapan 2 Nov 44. Garnett Oct 44 25/21 29-54N 149-06E XAM 300 GM SM 25 30-00N 149-00E XPkt 64 Taika M. Ult {Daiki M.} PR says hit by 20mm & .50 cal. ULTRA says Daiki M rept no D. GF says Taika M 64T in battle with surfaced sub. [Ship not in W.] Icenhower Oct 44 25/22 21-33N 127-19E CL 5200 T3/7NUP WIST 25 E Luzon Str. CL 5100 Tama J {5700} PR says was making 14 kts, 387 PINTADO saw S. W says torp & S after initial D by a/c. WS5 & 11-106 & TROM say D by a/c torp ca 0830 & was withdrawing to Okinawa @ 12 kts, missed by 3 torp then hit ca 2304 by 3 torp, blew up & broke in two, all 440 in crew killed. [J credits jointly with a/c.]

Damg. Eval.

S SA 03XE

X SW XE D L L1

D NG L3

368 JALLAO 2936

1

— 2937

— — Oct 44 — — — — I 25 Leyte DD 2400 [No sub att; S by DD McDermut in Surigao Strait, 10-25N 125-20E.]

— {Yamagumo}

X U XE

HMS STOIC 2938

5

Marriott Oct 44 25 Java Sea Claim Unconfirmed PR says AO driven ashore, left afire after many hits.

G

S Unk D3

HMS TANTIVY 2939

6

May Oct 44 25 Flores Sea Cstr 600 G M 26 08-00S 119-10E A-AK 199 Matsu M. #3 PR says target was at anchor, burst into flame. ULTRA rept a B-ship S. M1 says shelled & D, no details.

S D D3

HMS TANTIVY 2940

6

May M

S S

Oct 44 25 25

Flores Sea Flores Sea

Cstr

Cstr C-Ms

700

600 150

G Tachibana M. #47

Ult NG PR says afire & abandoned. M1 says S, no details. [See comment prev att.]

S S SJ S1P

S1

HMS TANTIVY 2941

6

May Oct 44 25 Flores Sea Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by star shell, HE & 20mm. Not in BSH.

Sch

50

G Unk

S

402 SEA FOX 2942

1

Klinker Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl seen.

AK

4000

T3/4NSR

S

228 DRUM 2943

11 Rindskopf Oct 44 26/04 19-21N 120-50E AK 4000 T1/3NSR S Note PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept convoy MOMA-05 c/o Taisho M, Taihaku M, Ezashi M ( JENU), Sugiyama M, Saiho M ( JPGC), Tatsuura M, Taiyo M, Kenjo M, Aoki M, Seizan M, Tensho M, Komei M, Pacific M, 5 escorts; att @ 19-21N 120-50E, Ezashi (Esa) M 6850T AK torp, ran aground. [Poss mistaken for Taihaku M, S in later att.] WS2 says convoy c/o 12 marus & 5 escorts [some ident incorrectly by ULTRA], Esashi M 6923T was in convoy but not hit.

D

11 Rindskopf Oct 44 26/04 19-21N 120-50E AK 7500 T2/3NSR M 26 19-30N 120-44E A/C-AK 6886 Daisho M. IJS {Taisho M.} PR says seen burning and expl; 367 ICEFISH saw burning ship 0500. ULTRA rept hit 0355 & 0405 in #2 hold, expl & S 0600. WS2 says was in convoy MOMA-05, hit ca 0403, expl & burned, split in two & S, 1557 troops & 45 crew killed.

S S

11 Rindskopf

S

228 DRUM 2944

228 DRUM

Oct 44 26/02

29-05N 127-40E

S3

03

Oct 44 26/04

19-21N 120-50E

AK

4000

T2/4NSR

03

S1

225 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Ult 26 NG A-AK 3710 Aoki M. L PR says seen by lookout to S. ULTRA rept Aoki M D slightly in convoy MOMA-05. WS2 says Aoki L4 M was in convoy, no mention of D. [Convoy rec’d some D by a/c 24 Oct; J credits Taihaku M to this att, but later one appears more likely. M1 says was ex-It Amba Alagi but does not confirm hit.] 4 Flachsenhar Oct 44 26/06 10-18N 117-47E AO 9200 T3/6DUP D J 26 Sub position C-AO 834 {Takasago S M. #7} Note PR says att large AO & 3 SCs, expl heard. ULTRA rept torp track @ 10-20N 118-00E. [See 03XE 321 BESUGO att 22 Nov 44.] 11 Rindskopf Oct 44 26/07 19-00N 120-45E AK 6900 T1/3DUP S M 26 19-07N 120-42E A/C-AK 6886 Daihaku M. S IJS {Taihaku M.} PR says seen listing with back broken. ULTRA rept hit 0655, escorted by W 38 & P 102, finally S. T1 WS2 says hit by 1 torp 0655, broke in two, f wd part S, 3 crew and 1557 of 3150 army passengers killed, most of those on stern transferred to other ships leaving 77 passengers & 33 crew on board, drifted until 28 Oct, then towed by own Daihatsu barges to Luzon & run aground 30 Oct ca 16-37N 120-18E; cargo unloaded until wrecked by typhoon 9 Nov & abandoned. M1 says carried 3108 troops, casualties unk. [J credits this ship to previous att.] 11 Rindskopf Oct 44 26/07 19-00N 120-45E AK 5500 T2/3DUP D IM 26 19-07N 120-42E B-AK 6420 Tatsuura M. M PR says hits heard, seen burning 5 hrs later; 367 ICEFISH saw AK listed & settling ca 0653. D1 ULTRA rept hit 0655, reached port, S in Manila Bay. WS2 says att, no mention of D. [S 13 Nov 44 by a/c.] 1 Peterson Oct 44 26/07 19-04N 120-36E AP 9300 T2/4DUP S IJSM 26 19-07N 120-42E A/C-AK 4168 Taiyo M. S PR says 1 hit seen, 1 heard, b/u noise, then sub rec’d heavy d/c, much damage. ULTRA rept S S1 in convoy MOMA-05 @ this location. WS2 says dodged torp ca 0655, hit by 2 port side in engine room ca 0710, burned & S 0730, ca 2200 of 2750 troops, 13 crew and 17 gunners killed. M1 says 22 landing craft, 26 horses, and 21 motor vehicles also lost. 1 Peterson Oct 44 26/07 Same attack Same Same Same 0 IM 26 19-07N 120-42E A-AK 4982 Tensho M. U PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept torp 0722 but made Ormoc, S there 11 Nov. WS2 says was in convoy D1 MOMA-05, no mention of D. M1 says D, extent not given. [S 11 Nov 44 by a/c.] 6 May Oct 44 26 Flores Sea Cstr 800 G D M 26 08-00S 119-10E C-AK 155 Katsura M Ult NG M. #2 PR says driven ashore by gunfire after torp missed. ULTRA rept rec’d 4 hits, ran aground, towed to D2Q Bima for repairs. M1 lists as wooden Ms, no entry of loss but not in post-war register. 9 Harper Oct 44 27/01 25-22N 141-31E AO 5000 T2/3NUR S IJSM 27 25-26N 141-36E A-AK 537 Tokai M. #4 S PR says 3 torp fired at AO & PC, 2 timed hits heard, expl, b/u noise, escort dropped d/c & left. S1 ULTRA says Ch 47 rept this ship S. WS1 says hit by 2 torp ca 0110, blew up & S, 171 military, 25 crew & 11 gunners killed. 4 Perkins Oct 44 27/04 29-08N 128-45E AK 7500 T3/6NSR S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, target covered with smoke. 03 1 Hyde Oct 44 27/04 07-09N 116-40E XAO 16800 T4/6NSR S WIJSM 27 07-17N 116-45E XAO 10528 Nippo M. S PR says fired at 2 AO, 2 DD, expl seen & heard, 1 pip disappeared. WS1 says left Brunei 24 S1 Oct w/ 13,000 tons of oil, ca 0445 27 Oct was hit by 1 of 3 torp, S ca 0510, 4 killed. [W lists as both XAO & Std AO 1TL.] 1 Hyde Oct 44 27/04 07-09N 116-40E Same Same Same 0 WISM 27 07-17N 116-45E XAO 10007 Itsukushima M. S J 29 06-45N 116-55E SA PR says expl seen & heard. WS1 says hit by torp ca 0440, remained afloat & drifted until found S1P & S by a/c 31 Oct, 41 killed. [J credits a/c only. WS9 says the 2 tankers escorted by Chiburi, CD 17, CD 19, & CD 27 were on way to replenish the 5th Fleet, ordered back to Brunei after battle of Leyte Gulf.] Casualties not given. 7 Browne Oct 44 27/05 20-34N 120-41E Unk 2000 T1/3NSR D Ult Note PR says possible premature, big smoke cloud, slowed but speeded up to 15 kts. ULTRA msg 03 281817 says Ujiei M torp & S near —- 120E. WS1 and M1 have no record of this ship.. [Ident questionable, prob name misread. 9 Harper Oct 44 27/16 25-10N 141-31E AK 1900 T0/3DUP 0 WIS 26 25-22N 141-31E APD 890 T 138 S J 27 {1000} PR says fired at small AK escorted by new patrol vessel similar to Shimushu cl CM & SC, target S1

2945

274 ROCK 2946

228 DRUM 2947

228 DRUM 2948

367 ICEFISH 2949

367 ICEFISH 2950

HMS TANTIVY 2951

234 KINGFISH 2952

312 BURRFISH 2953 320 BERGALL 2954

320 BERGALL 2955

279 SNOOK 2956

234 KINGFISH 2957

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2945–2957 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack Numbers 2958–2970 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

225 CERO 2958

6

225 CERO 2959

6

226 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments made black smoke before torp fired, believed missed. WS20-17 says left Yokosuka for Iwo Jima 25 Oct, torp & S 27th @ loc given, survivors rescued by Ch 47. Dissette Oct 44 27/23 17- N 119- E Trk 100 GM M 29 Luzon I. Fish 38 Kyoei M. #3 WI XPkt PR says driven ashore with LC in tow. [Apparently total loss. Not in GF list.] Dissette Oct 44 27/23 17- N 119- E LC 100 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says was being towed, both craft beached.

Damg. Eval.

D SU S1 D D3

HMS TRENCHANT 2960

3

Hezlet Oct 44 27 07-54N 098-28E AK 4900 Dem S M 28 Phuket Harbor AP 4859 Sumatra S WIJS {984} {Sumatra M.} BSH says chariots (swimmer vehicles) att ex-Ital Sumatra, 4859T, being salvaged; ULTRA confirms. S1 M1 says it was already refloated & ready to be towed to Singapore for repair after being scuttled by own crew. Kemp ident chariots as MKII, nos LXXIX & LXXX. {WS1 says 984T Sumatra M was captured ship, S by sub ca 0940. W ident as ex-Du Tomori, salvaged by Japanese in Surabaya Roads & renamed, S by TRENCHANT. M1 says 984T Sumatra M was ex-Br case oil carrier Sumatra, scuttled Hong Kong & salvaged, survived war.}

HMS TRENCHANT 2961

3

Hezlet Oct 44 27 07-54N 098-28E AK 5300 Dem D NoteM 28 Phuket Harbor AK 5292 Volpi D BSH says ex-It Volpi also att by chariots in prev att. M1 says was scuttled by own crew 8 Dec 41, H1 still on bottom under salvage when D by expl charge, salvage discontinued. Robbins Oct 44 29/23 30-04N 132-24E AK 1000 GM S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 200-ft steel hull armed ship burned & S from gun hits after missed by 4 torp. S3 Meeke Oct 44 29 Nicobar Is. MV 3000 T?/6 U Claim Unconfirmed BSH evaluates att unsuccessful. Success Book says unk D. 03 Young Oct 44 29 04-15S 121-10E Sch 30 G S PR Maselomo PR says boarded & S, cargo of ore & coke. S2Q Young Oct 44 29 04-15S 121-10E Sch 30 Demo S PR Boenga Padi PR says boarded & S, cargo of ore & coke. S2Q Chapple Oct 44 30/13 16-03N 119-42E AP 10000 T2/6DUP D S Note PR says timed hits heard, ident as Kagu M, seen 18 hrs later by 363 GUITARRO down by bow. 03 WS2 says left Mutsure for Singapore 26 Oct in convoy HI-79 c/o 6 ships & 6 escorts, arr Takao 30 Oct & left 2 Nov, so could not have been att here. [S by BREAM, 363 GUITARRO & 271 RAY 4 Nov 44.] Harlfinger Oct 44 30/16 30-14N 132-50E AO 10000 T4/4DUP P JSM 30 30-13N 132-49E C-AO 10020 Takane M. SJ I {Korei M.} PR says hits seen, stern destroyed; 182 SALMON & 236 SILVERSIDES saw AO hit & stopped. S1P ULTRA rept hit by 2 torp @ 1620, unable to navigate. WS1 says hit by 2 torp ca 1620, engine room wrecked, stopped. [D by 182 SALMON later same day & S by 392 STERLET 31 Oct. J credits all 3 subs jointly.] Nauman Oct 44 30/20 30-08N 132-33E AO 10000 T2/4NUP P JSM 30 30-13N 132-49E C-AO 10020 Takane M. SJ I {Korei M.} PR says hits heard, splash at bow; 236 SILVERSIDES also saw hits, ULTRA rept recd another hit S1P @ 2030 & in danger of sinking. WS1 says hit again f wd ca 1635. [D earlier by 237 TRIGGER & S by 392 STERLET 31 Oct. J credits 3 subs jointly.] Nauman Oct 44 30/21 30-08N 132-33E PF 1000 GN D IS 30 SE of Toizaki PF 940 CD 22 L PR says SALMON badly damaged by depth charges, unable to submerge, fought off 2 PFs with D1 deck guns. WS4&9 say CD 33 & CD 22 att sub, which sprayed CD 22 with m/g at close range, 5 killed & 20 wounded (another source says 4 & 24), arr Kure 1 Nov, under repair until 19 Nov. Nauman Oct 44 30/21 30-08N 132-33E PF 1000 GN D S 30 NG XPkt 141 {New Guinea S M.} Note PR says fought off with deck guns. GF says S, no other info. [M1 says S 30 Jan 44 by a/c off 03XE Wake I. Not in W.] Brunner Oct 44 30 Malacca Strait Jk(2) 22 G S

392 STERLET 2962

2

HMS SHALIMAR 2963

1

HMS STORM 2964

7

HMS STORM 2965

7

243 BREAM 2966

3

237 TRIGGER 2967

10

182 SALMON 2968

11

182 SALMON 2969

11

182 SALMON 2970

11

HMS TERRAPIN

3

227 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 2 junks S, dates not given. 3 Brunner Oct 44 30 Malacca Strait Sch 70 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Not in BSH; noted in Success Book. 2 Robbins Oct 44 31/01 30-09N 132-45E AO 10000 T4/6NSR JSM 30 30-13N 132-49E C-AO 10020 Takane M. I {Korei M.} PR says AO found dead in water, down by stern, S. ULTRA rept S 0039 by 3rd att. WS1 says hit port side amidships ca 0017, caught fire & S ca 0039, all 66 crew killed (another source says 1 man picked up by CD 29). [Prev hit by 237 TRIGGER & 182 SALMON; J credits all 3 subs jointly.] 3 Wheland Oct 44 31/06 32-50N 134-21E AK 2200 T1/4TUP WJM 31 Off Murotosaki AGOR 270 Kaiyo #6 I Note Note {Kaiyo M. #6} PR says hit seen disintegrated. ULTRA ident as Kaiyo #6. W lists as trawler-type AGOR, S here. [PR description fits sketch in W. J lists as 100T YP; I as Kaiyo M #6, 200T, unk type. M cites Japanese journal “The Suiro”: tonnage was 200 GRT, 227 normal displacement.] 3 Schnable Oct 44 31/06 28-03N 141-32E AK 4000 T1/4TUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, screws stopped, b/u noise. 3 Haskins Oct 44 31/09 15-18N 119-50E AK 8200 T2/4DUP WIJSM 31 15-15N 119-56E B-AK 2857 Komei M. PR says hits seen, blew up & disintegrated. ULTRA rept part of convoy MOMA-05. WS2 says hit in #3 hold ca 0950 @ 15-18N 119-50E & S by stern, 346 soldiers, 10 crew and 3 gunners killed. 3 Haskins Oct 44 31/09 15-18N 119-50E AK 7500 T2/2DUP Note Note PR says hit f wd & aft of stack, back broken in V shape, S in next att. 3 Haskins Oct 44 31/09 15-18N 119-50E AK 7500 T2/2DUP IJSM 31 15-15N 119-56E A-AK 5872 Pacific M. PR says hit again at bridge, huge expl damaged sub. WS2 says ca 1010 avoided 2 torp, hit by 3rd, boats lowered, S ca 1050, 24 troops, 23 crew and 27 gunners killed. 5 Marriott Oct 44 31 Off Surabaya MV 4000 T3/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl heard, nothing in sight later. 5 Marriott Oct 44 31 07-44S 114-29E Cstr 150 GD Ult 31 07-40S 114-30E Sail NG NG PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept 2 sail S by gunfire, Jangkar I shelled. 5 Marriott Oct 44 31 07-44S 114-29E LB NG G Claim Unconfirmed PR says metal barge Type G #31, wrecked & awash, 7 natives picked up. ULTRA rept sail S by gunfire. 1 Maurer Nov 44 1/05 20-09N 117-38E AP 10000 T2/6NSR WIJSM 1 20-17N 117-08E B-AP 16975 Asama M. PR says blew up. ULTRA posit 20-16N 116-14E. WS2 says was only maru in convoy MAMO-04 with 3 escorts; hit 0435 by 3 torp & S by stern. M1 says 98 crew, 21 guards and 355 of 1850 troops and passengers killed. {W gives date 1 Jan 44, misprint.} 10 Roach Nov 44 1/08 18-40N 113-37E AK 6800 T1/7NUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1 expl, prob hit. 1 Laird Nov 44 1/08 12-54N 120-10E AK 4000 T4/6DUP WIJSM 1 12-57N 120-12E B-AK 2745 Unkai M. #12 PR says hits heard; 271 RAY PR says hit seen. ULTRA rept torp att, D. WS2 says left Tarakan for Manila 25 Oct in convoy M246 c/o 6 ships & 3 escorts; torp & S ca 0923, 28 crew killed. [W lists as both XAP & Std AK 1C.] 1 Laird Nov 44 1/08 12-54N 120-10E Esc NG T1/ DUP WISM 1 12-57N 120-12E B-AG 320 Caroline M. PR says 1 torp may have hit escort. W credits BLACKFIN. WS2 says was in convoy M246, torp & S ca 0923, 13 killed. 6 Kinsella Nov 44 1/09 13-02N 120-17E AO 2500 T2/2DUP ISM 1 12-57N 120-12E C-AO 834 Horai M. #7 J {865} PR says 322 BLACKFIN hit AK @ 0825; fired at 4 diesel AOs, 1st blew up from 2 hits. ULTRA rept 2 ships S @ 13-06N 120-14E, Ch 31 & Ch 5 attacked sub. WS2 says torp & S ca 1042, 10 killed. 6 Kinsella Nov 44 1/09 13-02N 120-17E AO 2500 T1/1DUP

2971 HMS TERRAPIN 2972 392 STERLET 2973

252 GABILAN 2974

386 PILOTFISH 2975 363 GUITARRO 2976

363 GUITARRO 2977 363 GUITARRO 2978

HMS STOIC 2979 HMS STOIC 2980 HMS STOIC 2981

403 ATULE 2982

231 HADDOCK 2983 322 BLACKFIN 2984

322 BLACKFIN 2985

271 RAY 2986

271 RAY

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 2971–2986 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S3 S D3 P SJ S1P

S S* S1

D 03 S S S1 S XR S S S1 S 03 S S S2U S #31 S2Q S S S1

D 03 S S S1

0 S S1 S S S1

S

228

Attack Numbers 2987–3002 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments S Note PR says hit heard, screws stopped. WS2 says rest of convoy arr safely @ Manila 1 Nov. — — Nov 44 — — — — — I 1 SW of Manila C-AO 834 {Takasago M. #7} [No likely sub att. See 321 BESUGO att 22 Oct 44.] 7 Young Nov 44 1 04-56S 120-59E Sch 15 GN Note Goenong Perak PR says boarded, cargo of nickel ore, name from PR. 7 Young Nov 44 1 04-16S 121-06E Sch NG Demo PR Sabarae PR says boarded, cargo of nickel ore. 1 Hyde Nov 44 2/15 07-05S 116-15E Sail NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 20mm. [Not in SORG.] 2 Hartman Nov 44 2/11 04-30S 118-20E AP 2700 T2/9DUP IJSM 2 Makassar Str. A-AK 1995 Kuramasan M. PR says hit & stopped, broke in two, settling. ULTRA posit 04-25S 118-24E. WS1 says left Makassar 1 Nov for Ambon; 2 Nov @ ULTRA posit was torp at 0945 & 1154 & S, 16 passengers & 5 crew killed. 3 Hess, J.B. Nov 44 2/23 20-20N 121-30E AK 4900 T1/3NUP WIJSM 2-3 20-33N 121-32E B-AK 7347 Atlas M. PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept in convoy MOMA-06, beached, some mat’l salvaged before storm 8-10 Nov. WS2 says convoy reorganized @ Takao, now c/o 12 marus & 7 escorts; 3 torp avoided ca 2305 but 1 hit #3 hold, 3 more missed ahead, 2 crew killed, ca 0435 3 Nov torp missed astern; 1325 passengers taken off & Kuretake took in tow but had to abandon; went aground on Ibuhos Is. ca 1130 4 Nov, partly unloaded but further D by storm & abandoned 18 Nov. 3 Hess, J.B. Nov 44 3/05 20-19N 121-30E AK 4900 T1/5NUP IJSM 2-3 20-24N 121-28E A-AK 5271 Hamburg M. PR says hit heard, seen with list being towed to beach. ULTRA rept had survivors of Atlas M. WS2 says att same time as Atlas M, 1 torp hit #3 hold, 18 crew and 4 troops killed, abandoned 2320 but stayed afloat, reboarded 3 Nov, tow by Toyo M #3 failed & ship was scuttled ca 1850. 5 MacKenzie Nov 44 2/16 00-48N 107-43E MV 3000 T2/2DUP WIJSM 2 00-50N 107-44E B-AK 1918 Hachijin M. PR says att convoy of 4 MV & several escorts in heavy weather, 2 expl heard but only 1 ship claimed. WS2 says was in convoy SHIMA-04 c/o 4 marus & 3 escorts; hit by 2 torp ca 1717 @ 00-45N 107-41E & S ca 2222, 6 killed. 5 MacKenzie Nov 44 2/16 Same attack Same Same Same IST 2 05-00N 107-44E PC 376 Ch 1 PR says expl heard, this hit not claimed. WS11-13 and TROM say slight D from sub att on convoy SHIMA-04, not mentioned in WS2. {I location not near sub posit, prob misprint.} [Att 28 May 45 by 326 BLUEBACK & 372 LAMPREY, D 16 Jul 45 by 324 BLENNY.] 3 Brunner Nov 44 2 Malacca Strait Cstr 600 G M 2 Off Penang B-AK 188 Banshu M. #11 S 13-16N 099-45E A-AK {394} {Tateyama M. #2} BSH says S coaster, date not speciified, but noted in Success Book. M1 says shelled and sunk, no details. ULTRA rept unident craft S after 20 hits. {WS1 says Tateyama M #2 S by sub gunfire ca 1040, 4 killed, but I says sunk by a/c at 13-16N 099-46E, which location is on land, prob misprint.} 1 Meeke Nov 44 2 Car Nicobar Smc NG G Ult NG BSH says bombarded Car Nicobar, pier & smc D, no details. ULTRA msg says 3 beached LC D, 2 50-ft craft S. Success Book says S.

2987 — 2988

HMS STORM 2989 HMS STORM 2990 320 BERGALL 2991 317 BARBERO 2992

391 POMFRET 2993

391 POMFRET 2994

HMS TANTALUS 2995

HMS TANTALUS 2996

HMS TERRAPIN 2997

HMS SHALIMAR 2998

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. 03 X S XE S S2Q S S2Q S S3 S S S1

D S T1

D S S1

S S S1

0 M L1

S S S3

S S3

HMS SHALIMAR 2999

1

Meeke Nov 44 2 Claim Unconfirmed Detailed info from Success Book.

Car Nicobar

Smc

NG

G Unk

S

HMS SHALIMAR 3000

1

Meeke Nov 44 2 Claim Unconfirmed Detailed info from Success Book.

Car Nicobar

LC(3)

NG

G Unk

HMS STORM 3001

7

Young Nov 44 2 04-38S 121-03E Note PR says Malay crews taken off, ident as Moelam Pekkee.

Sch

30

G S Moelam Pekkee S2Q

HMS STORM 3002

7

Young Nov 44 2 Claim Unconfirmed Detailed info from Success Book.

Sch

70

G Unk

S3 D D3

04-38S 121-03E

S S3

229 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 7 Young Nov 44 2 04-38S 121-03E Sch 30 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Detailed info from Success Book. 7 Young Nov 44 2 05-50S 120-52E Sch 30 G Note Tjenning Atee Detailed info from Success Book, ident as Tjenning Atee. 7 Young Nov 44 2 05-50S 120-52E Sch 30 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Detailed info from Success Book. 7 Young Nov 44 2 05-50S 120-52E Sch 30 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Detailed info from Success Book. 7 Young Nov 44 2 04-23S 121-00E Sch 30 G+ram PR Tahaja PR says still afloat after hit by gun & rammed, Malay crew taken off. 7 Gage Nov 44 3/01 05-48N 110-05E AO 5000 T2/3NUP IM 3 05-53N 111-12E C-AO 6923 Daimei M. JS C-AK {Taimei M.} Note PR says fired at convoy of 3 AOs, went deep, hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was in convoy MI-20 c/o 4 marus & 3 escorts, hit ca 0150 & S 0220, 3 crew and 31 passengers killed. {I gives tons as 6600.} 7 Gage Nov 44 3/01 05-48N 111-05E AO 5000 T1/3NUP S Note PR says hit heard, b/u noise, later heavy smoke cloud. WS2 says 3 remaining marus arr Cape St. Jacques 5 Nov. 3 Clarey Nov 44 3/22 16-48N 117-17E CV 28000 T2/6NUP S Note PR says timed hits heard. ULTRA rept 6 torp wakes @ 16-50N 117-29E. WS8 says this was Junyo, missed. 3 Clarey Nov 44 3/22 16-48N 117-17E DD 2300 T2/ NUP WIS 3 NW of Manila DD 1215 Akikaze J {1300} PR says blew up, only stern out, S. ULTRA posit 16-50N 117-29E. WS5 says ran into torps aimed at Junyo, hit by 4, blew up, broke in two & S, no survivors. 12 Germershausen Nov 44 4/14 30-05N 138-20E Pat 200 GD SM Note PR says several 5-inch hits. ULTRA rept att, no D @ 30-06N 138-41E. GF says 154T XPkt Kyowa M #3 made DC att on sub; M1 says no D recd. [GF list says S 18 Feb 45 by a/c.] 12 Ward, R.E.M. Nov 44 4/16 20-10N 121-43E ODD 800 T2/4DUP IS 4 Luzon Strait DD 1523 Harukaze W PR says 1 hit seen, another heard. ULTRA rept posit 20-10N 121-41E, towed to Keelung, under repair until mid-Mar 45. WS17-II says stern blown off aft of #3 gun, towed to Bako & hit by a/c, then towed to Sasebo, never operational. W says D by mine 4 Nov 44 & by a/c near Makung, Formosa 21 Jan 45; towed to Japan & surrendered unrepaired at Sasebo; b/u 1947. [Not in J.] 12 Ward, R.E.M. Nov 44 4/16 20-10N 121-43E ODD 800 T1/3DUP S Note PR says timed hit heard. WS17-II says this was Kuretake, not hit. 6 Shea Nov 44 4/15 16-17N 119-42 AP 10000 T0/6DSR I 3 19-51N 121-48E APD 890 {T 111} Note PR says att convoy of AP with 4 LCI or LST, 2 escorts; AP avoided torps. ULTRA rept T 111 with convoy TAMA-31A. M says convoy c/o Kagu M, T 111, T 140, T 160, CH 21, & W 20 taking 1820 troops Takao-Manila; evaded 4 torp ca 1627. WS2 has no mention of D; AP fired at was Kagu M, S later. {T 111 S 24 Nov 44 by a/c.] 3 Chapple Nov 44 4/16 16-06N 119-39E AP 10000 T1/4DUP I 4 15-55N 119-44E XAP 8417 {Kagu M.} J {6806} PR says fired 1730, 2 hits heard, went deep, rec’d 8 d/c, target S by 363 GUITARRO 11 min later. WS2 & M say was in convoy TAMA-31A with 4 LSTs & 2 escorts; ca 1725 evaded 3 torp. [SORG credits BREAM & 363 GUITARRO, W credits BREAM & 271 RAY, J credits all 3.] 3 Haskins Nov 44 4/16 16-03N 119-43E AP 10000 T1/4DUP ISM 4 15-55N 119-44E XAK 8417 Kagu M. J {6806} PR says fired 1741, believed S; 270 RATON PR rept ship burning & expl ca 1907 @ 16-17N 119-24E. WS2 & M say evaded 6 torp from astern, hit by 1 of 8 from stbd ahead ca 1748 @

HMS STORM 3003 HMS STORM 3004 HMS STORM 3005 HMS STORM 3006 HMS STORM 3007 254 GURNARD 3008

254 GURNARD 3009

387 PINTADO 3010

387 PINTADO 3011

198 TAMBOR 3012

192 SAILFISH 3013

192 SAILFISH 3014 270 RATON 3015

243 BREAM 3016

363 GUITARRO 3017

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3003–3017 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S3 S S2Q S S3 S S3 S D3Q S S S1

D 03 D 03 S S S1 D 03 S M HM T1P

D 03 0 M 03XE

P S SJ 03XE

P S SJ S1P

Attack Numbers 3018–3028 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

271 RAY 3018

6

HMS TERRAPIN 3019

3

184 SKIPJACK 3020

10

363 GUITARRO 3021

3

243 BREAM 3022

3

270 RATON 3023

6

271 RAY 3024

6

231 HADDOCK 3025

10

322 BLACKFIN 3026

1

213 GREENLING 3027

11

213 GREENLING 3028

11

286 BILLFISH

6

230 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 16-30N 119-46E, huge expl, unnvavigable, broke in two & S ca 2010. M says 24 crew and 22 guards killed. [SORG credits GUITARRO & 243 BREAM, W credits BREAM & 271 RAY, J credits all 3.] Kinsella Nov 44 4/19 15-54N 119-45E AP 8600 T2/2NSP S ISM 4 15-55N 119-44E XAK 8417 Kagu M. S WJ {6806) SJ PR says found ship stopped & afire, 2 escorts, fired 2 torps at 2002, 1st hit blew off bow, 2nd hit S1P amidships, S in 3 min. ULTRA agrees. WS2 says first hit ca 1748, split in two 2010 [prob when hit here] & S, 48 killed. M says 24 crew and 22 guards killed. 270 RATON PR says ship still burning all day 5 Nov. [RAY was not in wolf pack, presence not known to other subs until later. J credits jointly with 243 BREAM & 363 GUITARRO, SORG credits BREAM & GUITARRO only, W credits RAY & BREAM only.] Brunner Nov 44 4 03-14N 099-50E PG NG T2/5 S WIS 4 03-44N 099-50E AM 717 W5 S J {615} BSH says S. WS confirms torp & S while on escort duty @ loc given. {W identifies TERRAPIN as S1 minesweeper.} Andrews, R.S. Nov 44 6/05 45-12N 148-56E AK 3000 T1/4NSR D Ult 6 45-17N 148-46E NG NG Hiroshi M. #3 D Note PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA rept Hiroshi M #3 att & D @ 45-17N 148-46E. [WS1 says S 17 D4Q Sep 44 in storm; M1 says 20 Dec 44;I says S 19 Dec 44 by a/c; J says S 19 Dec 44 by unk sub; all give location 44-56N 147-39E. Damage here is possible but questionable. Also see 183 SEAL att 13 Nov 44.] Haskins Nov 44 6/09 15-55N 119-45E CA 12500 T3/9DUP D WI 6 W of Lingayan CA 12400 {Kumano} D PR says 3 hits on leading Atago-cl CA. ULTRA rept 2 hits 1055 @ 16-11N 119-44E, att again 03XE 1105. WS12-309 & 12-403 say 2 prematures seen to port, subchasers counterattacked. [SORG credits GUITARRO & 243 BREAM, W credits BREAM, GUITARRO & 270 RATON; S 25 Nov 44 by a/c.] Chapple Nov 44 6/10 16-01N 119-43E CA 12500 T2/4DUP D WI 6 W of Lingayan CA 12400 {Kumano} D PR says fired 0944 @ leading CA & went deep, 2 or 3 hits heard. ULTRA rept 2 hits 1055 @ 03XE 16-11N 119-44E, att again 1105. WS12-309 & 12-403 say 4 torp evaded & expl in shallows. [SORG credits BREAM & 363 GUITARRO, W credits GUITARRO, BREAM & 270 RATON; S 25 Nov 44 by a/c.] Shea Nov 44 6/11 16-11N 119-39E CA 8500 T3/6DUP D WI 6 W of Lingayan CA 12400 {Kumano} D PR says fired 1043 at Mogami cl CA, went deep, 3 hits heard, target speeded up to 15 kts, later seen 03XE aground @ Rena Pt. ULTRA rept 2 hits 1055 @ 16-11N 119-44E, att again 1105. 271 RAY PR says torps passed alongside & hit beach. WS12-309 & 12-403 say evaded 3 torp from seaward shortly after previous att. [SORG credits 363 GUITARRO & 243 BREAM; W credits RATON, BREAM & GUITARRO; S 25 Nov 44 by a/c.] Kinsella Nov 44 6/11 16-08N 119-43E CA 14000 T2/4DUP P IST 6 W of Lingayan CA 12400 Kumano D PR says 270 RATON torps passed RAY & hit beach, fired 1046 from land side, went deep, hits S1P heard & b/u noise; 1141 saw CA with bow blown off f wd of #2 turret, still stopped @ 1411, later taken in tow by AO. ULTRA & TROM rept 2 hits 1055 @ 16-11N 119-44E. WS12-309 & 12-403 say hit by 2 of 4 torp from Luzon shore side, 1 blew off bow, 1 in engine room, reached Dasol Bay under tow by Doryo M. [J credits a/c 25 Nov.] Roach Nov 44 6/10 21-00N 122-22E AK 3900 T1/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl, b/u noise. 03 Laird Nov 44 7/10 11-19N 118-26E AO 10000 T1/5DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard, target did not slow down. 03 Gerwick Nov 44 7/17 34-32N 138-33E AO 5000 T2/4TUP S M 7 34-34N 138-35E C-AO 975 Kotai M. S I {971} {Kota M.} JS {959} PR says hits heard, broke in middle, stern S. WS1 says left Shimotsu 3 Nov for Tokyo, empty; S1 ca 1725 7th @ 34-35N 138-35E torp & S with all hands, 26 lost. Gerwick Nov 44 7/17 34-32N 138-33E AK 4000 T1/ TUP S WIJSM 7 34-34N 138-35E XAK 945 Kiri M. #8 S PR says distant hit heard. WS1 says left Kobe 4 Nov for Yokosuka with 48 passengers & cargo S1 of sugar, anchors, buoys & ammo; ca 1700 7th @ 34-35N 138-35E was torp & S; 46 passengers & 3 crew killed. Turner, V.C. Nov 44 7/22 29-34N 127-56E AK 4000 T1/3NSR D

231 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 3029

286 BILLFISH 3030

6

286 BILLFISH 3031

6

365 HARDHEAD 3032

2

253 GUNNEL 3033

7

402 SEA FOX 3034

1

393 QUEENFISH 3035

2

393 QUEENFISH 3036

2

393 QUEENFISH 3037

2

272 REDFIN 3038

5

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3029–3043 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments M 7 29-30N 129-55E XSC 99 Ryusei M. PR says hit seen. M1 says left Amami-O-Shima 7 Nov escorting convoy to Yamagawa; same day ca 2020 was torp, drifted unnavigable until sunk in storm 8 Nov, 2 killed. [Attribution by other sources to 393 QUEENFISH is incorrect.] Turner, V.C. Nov 44 7/22 29-34N 127-56E AK 4000 T1/ NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen. Turner, V.C. Nov 44 7/22 29-34N 127-56E AK 4000 T2/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says 1 premature, hits seen. Greenup Nov 44 8/04 13-53N 119-26E AO 9200 T4/4NUP JSM 8 13-30N 119-25E XAO 5226 Manei M. WI {5266} {Banei M.} PR says hits seen, expl, b/u noise. WS1 says left Miri 6 Nov for Manila with 7000 tons oil; ca 0500 8th @ loc given was torp & S, 36 crew killed. O’Neil Nov 44 8/07 16-10N 118-56E DE 600 T1/3DUP WIS 8 W of Luzon TB Note Sagi J {585} PR says went deep, hit & b/u noise heard. ULTRA posit 16-18N 118-40E. WS says war diaries show Sagi, W 17 & W 18 were sweeping ahead of convoy MOMA-06 when torp, split in two & f wd part S, stern part abandoned 0825 & S, d/c expl; 86 crew & 31 passengers saved by W 18; TROM says S 60 mi WSW of Cape Bolinao. [W says normal displ as blt was 960T, later rebuilt by 1944 was 1043T.] Klinker Nov 44 8/10 29-05N 127-40E AK 4000 T2/6DUP PR Unident PR says hit seen, hole at waterline, 2nd salvo blew stern off, stack down, rolled over & S. Loughlin Nov 44 8/21 31-10N 129-39E AK 4000 T2/4NSR IJSM 8 31-10N 129-41E C-AK 1051 Keijo M. PR says seen to S. WS1 says left Keelung for Moji 4 Nov; ca 2150 that day @ 28-18N 128-17E was hit by dud torp, slight D [286 BILLFISH rept missed]; ca 2020 8th @ loc given was torp & S, 34 crew killed. Loughlin Nov 44 8/21 31-10N 129-39E AK 3000 T1/2NSR WIJSM 8 31-10N 129-41E B-AK 1948 Hakko M. PR says hit heard. WS1 says left Keelung for Moji 8 Nov, torp & S ca 2028 @ loc given, 58 killed. Loughlin Nov 44 8/21 Same attack Same Same Same WI 8 31-10N 129-41E XSC 99 {Ryusei M.} PR says fired at 2 AKs & 3 escorts, no mention of hitting escort. [See attack by 286 BILLFISH 7 Nov 44.] Austin JSM

Nov 44 8/22 8

13-46N 116-53E 13-00N 116-48E

AO 10000 A/C-AO 5226

T2/12NSR Nichinan M. #2

Damg. Eval. S S1

D 03 D 03 S S S1 S S S1 , S S3U S S S1

D S S1 0 S 03XE S S

I PR says hits seen, afire, S. ULTRA posit 14-00N 116-48E. WS2 says was in convoy MASHI-03 c/o 2 marus & 2 escorts, avoided torp tracks ca 2127, sighted surfaced sub & hit by 2 torp 2257, broke in two ca 2315 @ 14-10N 116-37E, stern S ca 2330, bow ca 0130 9 Nov, 1 crew, 5 gunners, & 18 troops killed.

H S1

2

Hartman Nov 44 8/24 14-01N 117-17E AO 7500 T3/11NSR IJSM 8-9 14-32N 116-53E C-AO 2854 Shimotsu M. PR says afire, stern under. WS2 says was in convoy MASHI-03 [prev att by 272 REDFIN], hit 0055 in engine rm, afire, S by stern 1100, 30 crew and 9 gunners killed.

S S S1

4

Maydon Nov 44 8 Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH and Success Book.

S

393 QUEENFISH 3041

2

Loughlin Nov 44 9/03 31-17N 129-10E AP 7500 T3/3NUP WIJSM 9 31-15N 129-10E XPG 2131 Chojusan M. PR says hits seen, b/u noise heard. ULTRA rept Himejima M rescued survivors. WS1 says left Naha 6 Nov in convoy for Kagoshima; ca 0305 9th @ loc given was torp & S 0435, 1 killed.

S S S1

393 QUEENFISH 3042

2

Loughlin Nov 44 9/03 31-17N 129-10E AO 10000 Ult PR says hits heard, covered by smoke, b/u noise. ULTRA rept no others D.

S

255 HADDO 3043

8

Lynch, F.C. Nov 44 9/14 12-27N 120-05E AO WIJM 9 12-24N 120-45E XAO S PR says went deep, hit heard. WS2 says was in convoy B-02 c/o 3 marus by 2 torp, broke in two & S, 11 crew killed.

317 BARBERO 3039

HMS TRADEWIND 3040

W coast Burma

Jk(5)

105

G Unk

S3

T2/3NUP Note

2000 T1/4DUP 856 Hishi M. #2 {548} & 5 escorts, hit 1530

03 D S S1

232

Attack Numbers 3044–3059 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 10 Fluckey Nov 44 10/04 33-24N 129-04E AP 10500 T3/6NUR WIJSM 10 33-31N 129-19E XAPK 10438 Gokoku M. PR says rolled over & S after 3rd hit. ULTRA confirms date. WS1 says torp & S here ca 0340, 939 patients & 61 crew killed. [Was not a designated hospital ship.] 4 Stevens, J.E. Nov 44 10/08 07-13S 115-17E SS 700 T2/4DUP U 9 Sub position SS 1144 U-537 PR says huge expl, ident as German, photo. Kemp says all 58 crew killed. [Not in J.] 11 Gerwick Nov 44 10/10 34-30N 138-34E DD 900 T1/4DUP WIS 10 SW of Irosaki PF 910 P 46 J {820} PR says hit heard, expl & b/u noise. [Ex-DD Yugao.] WS says left Shimizu 9 Nov on convoy duty, torp & S 10th @ sub position.

220 BARB 3044

251 FLOUNDER 3045 213 GREENLING 3046

HMS TRENCHANT 3047

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Hezlet Nov 44 10 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S by gunfire.

Malacca Strait

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Jk

30

G Unk

Damg. Eval. S S S1 S S S1 S S S1

S S3

HMS TRADEWIND 3048

4

Maydon Nov 44 10 Port Owen Sch 30 G Ult 10 03-05N 100-10E NG NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says ship reported being shelled by sub.

HMS TRADEWIND 3049

4

Maydon Nov 44 10 Port Owen Sch 40 G D Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. D3 Loughlin Nov 44 11/09 32-20N 128-00E AK 4000 T1/4DUP D WISM 11 32-24N 127-58E B-AK 4667 Miho M. M PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept returned to Miike, under repair until 2 Mar 45. WS2 says was D1 in convoy MOMA-07 c/o 11 marus & 6 escorts, hit ca 0906 stbd bow, heavy D, ret to Sasebo. [W lists as both XAP & Std AK 1B. S 30 Apr 45 by 412 TREPANG.] MacKenzie Nov 44 11 04-28N 103-36E Cstr 200 G S Note Pahang M. PR says wooden cstr with oil cargo, left afire, stern awash, 1 POW kept, 10 natives transferred; S2Q BSH gives name Palang M. — Nov 44 — — — — — Q Ult 11 Sape Strait Fish NG {NG} S ULTRA says unnamed fishing vessel shelled & S ca 08-18S 119-02E. [No sub att ident.] XE — Nov 44 — — — — — Q Ult 11 Sape Strait NG NG {Comm. Ship NG #104} ULTRA says att ca 08-18S 119-02E. [No sub att ident.] XE Fluckey Nov 44 12/02 31-39N 125-36E AK 7500 T1/2NSR S Note Note PR says att convoy of 11 ships & 3 esc, this one last seen bow under, stern high in air, 7 left XR after att. WS2 says convoy MOMA-07 c/o Naruo M, Gyokuyo M, Jinyo M, Tatsusho M, Kenjo M, Fukuyo M, Mino M, Shoei M, Konan M #1, Shinfuku M, 6 esc. ULTRA rept 3 lost. [Prob one of the ships S later same day. Also see later atts by BARB & 265 PETO.] Fluckey Nov 44 12/02 31-39N 125-36E AK 4000 T1/2NSR S S Note PR says target down by 30 deg angle. WS2 shows no other ships hit. [See additional atts this date.] 03 Fluckey Nov 44 12/02 31-39N 125-36E AK 4000 T1/2NSR S S Note PR says hit seen. WS2 shows no other ships hit. [See additional atts this date.] 03 Fluckey Nov 44 12/02 31-29N 125-36E AK 7500 T1/2NSR D S Note PR says hit seen, slowed down but not S. WS2 says Jinyo M saw 3 torp coming from port & 03 evaded. [See additional atts this date.] Fluckey Nov 44 12/04 31-29N 125-19E AK 2000 T1/ NUP D IJSM 12 31-30N 125-57E A-AK 4823 Naruo M. S PR says hit heard, b/u noise. WS2 says was 2nd ship hit, torp ca 0420, blew up & S, S1 490 passengers, 72 crew, and 131 gunners killed. Fluckey Nov 44 12/04 31-29N 125-19E AK 4000 T1/3NUP S SM 12 31-30N 125-57E A/C-Ore 5396 Gyokuyo M. H I S PR says blew up. ULTRA rept D ca 0400 @ 31-30N 125-27E, unable to proceed, towed by CD S1P 8. WS2 says was 3rd ship hit, torp in engine rm & drifted, Jinyo M found disabled 2 hrs later & took off some passengers & crew, attempted tow toward Shanghai failed, S 14 Nov @ 31-04N 123-56E

393 QUEENFISH 3050

2

HMS TANTALUS 3051

5

— 3052

—

— 3053

—

220 BARB 3054

10

220 BARB 3055

10

220 BARB 3056

10

220 BARB 3057

10

220 BARB 3058

10

220 BARB 3059

10

D NG D2U

233 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

265 PETO 3060

7

265 PETO 3061

7

265 PETO 3062

7

310 BATFISH 3063

5

272 REDFIN 3064

5

HMS SPIRIT 3065

3

HMS SPIRIT 3066

3

HMS TRADEWIND 3067 HMS TRADEWIND 3068 183 SEAL 3069

286 BILLFISH 3070 HMS THOROUGH 3071

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3060–3074 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments by 411 SPADEFISH, 46 crew, 100 troops & unk number of passengers killed. [J credits SPADEFISH only.] Caldwell Nov 44 12/06 31-21N 125-33E AK 4000 T2/4NSR S Note PR says hits heard, ship slowed & dropped back. WS2 shows no other ships hit. Caldwell Nov 44 12/06 31-18N 125-30E AK 7500 T2/2TSR JSM 12 31-37N 125-36E A-AK 2746 Tatsuaki M. I {2766} {Tatsusho M.} PR says fired at leading ship of 3, blew up & S. WS2 says 0620 recd 3 hits #2 hold @ 31-46N 125-40E, expl & S, 145 passengers & 65 crew killed. Caldwell Nov 44 12/06 31-18N 125-30E AK 7500 T2/4TSR UltS Note PR says hit middle ship of 3, dense smoke, settled with port list. ULTRA rept Shinko M 4823T hit @ 31-18N 125-30E, Konan M #1 picked up survivors ca 0609. WS2 shows no other ships hit; name is misreading of Naruo M, S by 220 BARB same day. Fyfe Nov 44 12/14 16-38N 120-18E AK 4000 T1/2DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says target was moored, expl heard 5 min after firing. Austin Nov 44 12/21 13-00N 118-14E AK 9000 T1/4NSR UltM 12 12-45N 118-14E C-AO 6925 Asokawa M. Note {16} {Brunei} PR says hit seen, target stopped. ULTRA says Ch 30 rept Asogawa M call sign JLWU proceeding to Miri with P 103. [No info in WS sources; S 28 Mar 45 by a/c.] {I and M1 also say recd med D 16 Nov @ Brunei but no sub att was made there, poss mined.} Catlow Nov 44 12 Andaman Is. AO 840 T2/2 Claim Unconfirmed Unident BSH says set afire. Catlow Nov 44 12 Andaman Is. SC NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says action with escort broken off, afire. Maydon Nov 44 12 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says D, date from Success Book.

10-07N 092-45E

Cstr

400

G Unk

Maydon Nov 44 12 W coast Burma ML NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says D; not in BSH. 12 Turner, J.H. Nov 44 13/17 45-35N 148-14E AK 4000 T1/4DUP M 13 45-32N 148-16E A-AK 940 Hiroshi M. #3 I C-AK 887 {Gassan M.} PR says hit & b/u noise heard. M cites Japanese army document: Hiroshi M #3 was en rt Abashiri, Hokkaido to Etorofu with army troops, 7 killed. ULTRA ident as call sing JPDL. [M1 says S in storm 20 Dec 44 @ 44-56N 147-39E; J says by unk sub; I says by a/c.] {I says Gassan M S here; M1 says correct name was Getsuzan M; WS1 & M1 say S 6 Jun 45 in West Inland Sea by mine, 16 killed. J says S on 2 Jun 45 by a/c.} Turner, V.C. Nov 44 13/17 Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by 4-inch.

29-30N 130-02E

Sam

50

GD Unk

03 S S S1 S 03

D 03 D D M D1

D D3U D D3 D

S D4 S H S D1

S S3

3

Hopkins Nov 44 13 Pulo Jarak Claim Unconfirmed Success Book describes as twakow; BSH says crew rescued.

411 SPADEFISH 3072

2

Underwood Nov 44 14/00 31-04N 123-56E AK 7500 T4/5NSR JSM 14 31-04N 123-56E A/C-Ore 5396 Gyokuyo M. PR says target was being towed, expl & burned. ULTRA rept towed by CD 8. WS2 says after earlier hit [see 220 BARB att 12 Nov] attempted tow by Jinyo M failed & was abandoned; hit again & S. [J credits SPADEFISH only.]

184 SKIPJACK 3073

10 Andrews, R.S. Nov 44 14/08 46-40N 151-40E Trk 300 M 14 Shimushiru C-AK 145 Ult Trk PR says 8 4-inch hits, superstructure demolished & down by stern heading for beach. on reef after att. M1 says 4 killed, beached and abandoned. 10 Fluckey Nov 44 14/08 34-15N 127-54E Sch 300 Claim Unconfirmed PR says destroyed by 4-inch and 40mm.

220 BARB 3074

D

D3

4

6

Damg. Eval.

Jk

25

G Unk

S S3

GD Tatsu M. #6 ULTRA rept GD Unk

S S S1P

S S H T1 S S3

234

Attack Numbers 3075–3091 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 10 Fluckey Nov 44 14/08 34-15N 127-54E Sch 300 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed by 4-inch and 40mm. S3 10 Fluckey Nov 44 14/08 34-15N 127-54E Sch 300 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed by 4-inch and 40mm. S3 10 Galantin Nov 44 14/12 20-56N 121-33E AK 4000 T2/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard. 03 6 Kinsella Nov 44 14/22 17-46N 117-57E AK 7500 T4/6NSR S UltS Note PR says 2nd in convoy of 3 ships, 4-5 esc, hits seen, huge expl. ULTRA rept no evident D 03 to Nanking M 3005T @ 17-45N 117-45E. WS2 says this was convoy MATA-32 c/o 3 ships & 4 escorts, no D. [S 17 Mar 45 by 413 SPOT.] 6 Kinsella Nov 44 14/22 17-46N 117-57E Esc 1500 T1/ NSR S WIS 14 250 mi W Luzon PF 810 CD 7 S J {800} PR says hit heard, prob D. ULTRA posit 17-45N 117-45E. WS2 says was escorting convoy S1 MATA-32, torp & S ca 2218 @ 17-46N 117-57E with heavy loss of life. 6 Shea Nov 44 14/23 17-57N 117-45E AK 7500 T2/2NSR S IJS 14 17-48N 117-58E C-AO 2841 Unkai M. #5 S PR says convoy of 4 ships & 3 esc, hits seen, S in 3 min, debris. ULTRA rept S here ca 2255. WS2 S1 says was in convoy MATA-32, hit by 4 torp ca 2225 & S in 2 min, 43 crew killed. 6 Shea Nov 44 14/23 17-57N 117-45E AK 7500 T2/2NSR S S Note PR says slowed, smoking, disappeared from radar. WS2 says no others hit. 03 3 Keating Nov 44 14/22 15-04N 112-46E AK 5400 T2/6NSR S WIJSM 14 15-10N 112-40E B-AK 4422 Misaki M. S PR says hits heard, cloud of coal dust. WS2 says was in convoy MAYU-10 Manila-Yulin; torp S1 2315 & S 2 hrs later, 3 crew and 8 passengers killed. 7 Fuhrman Nov 44 14/23 11-20N 109-02E AK 4000 T2/4NSR S SM 14-15 11-11N 108-56E A/C-Ore 5397 Hinaga M. S IJ Note {Nichiei M.} PR says hits seen, expl. WS2 says was in convoy MI-25 c/o 22 marus & 5 escorts, hit 0100 15 S1 Nov @ 11 16N 108-54E & S in 45 min, 1 crew and 34 troops killed. I gives tons as 5596. 7 Fuhrman Nov 44 14/23 11-20N 109-02E Unk 4000 T2/4NSR D IJM 15 11-16N 108-54E C-AO 6859 Yuzan M. #2 S S {6930} PR says hit seen but target not clearly visible. WS1 says ca 0115 15 Dec (sic) @ 11-18N 108-52E S1 was torp in #3 tank, flooded & headed for coast to run aground; ca 1200 broke in two in storm & S, 7 killed. [I lists ship again as D 25 Dec 44; Dec date is misprint, M1 shows ship S here.]

220 BARB 3075 220 BARB 3076 232 HALIBUT 3077 271 RAY 3078

271 RAY 3079

270 RATON 3080

270 RATON 3081 316 BARBEL 3082

259 JACK 3083

259 JACK 3084

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

HMS THOROUGH 3085

3

Hopkins Nov 44 14 04-03N 100-32E Cstr 350 Ult 14 Sub position Ms NG BSH says driven ashore. ULTRA rept 1 aux sail burning, 2 withdrew to Pangkor.

G NG

S D D2U

HMS THOROUGH 3086

3

Hopkins Nov 44 14 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says driven ashore.

G Unk

S

HMS THOROUGH 3087 270 RATON 3088

3

6

310 BATFISH 3089

5

310 BATFISH 3090

5

316 BARBEL 3091

3

04-03N 100-32E

Cstr

800

Hopkins Nov 44 14 Malacca Strait Cstr 350 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says D; not in BSH. Shea Nov 44 15/00 17-47N 117-43E AK 7500 T2/4NSR WIS 15 17-41N 118-00E AF 2371 Kurasaki J 14 17-27N 117-43E AG {989} PR says same convoy as prev day, hits seen & heard, smoked, seen to S. ULTRA rept S 15/0025. WS2 says was escort with convoy MATA-32; torp & S ca 0025 @ 17-27N 117-43E. Fyfe Nov 44 15/02 18- N 118- E AK 4000 T2/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen & heard, target lost from radar in 3 min. Fyfe Nov 44 15/02 18- N 118- E DE 1000 T1/ NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard on far escort, pip disappeared from radar. Keating Nov 44 15/02 15-14N 112-14E AK 4000 T1/4NSR WIJSM 14-5 15-15N 112-10E B-AK 4379 Sugiyama M.

D3 D D4 S S S1 S 03 S 03 S S

235 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

236 SILVERSIDES 11 3092

392 STERLET 3093

2

393 QUEENFISH 3094

2

189 SAURY 3095

11

362 GUAVINA 3096

4

220 BARB 3097

10

198 TAMBOR 3098

12

397 SCABBARDFISH 3099

198 TAMBOR 3100

189 SAURY 3101

396 RONQUIL 3102

392 STERLET 3103

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3092–3103 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says thought same target as prev att; broke in two & S. WS1&2 say was continued att on convoy MAYU-10; left Manila 11 Nov for Yulin with naval unit of 600; ca 0100 15th @ loc given was torp stbd amidships, capsized & S, 15 crew & many passengers killed. Coye Nov 44 15/12 30-02N 137-36E Pat 200 GD ISM 15 30-10N 137-23E XPkt 97 Hachiryu M. #12 Go PR says SILVERSIDES & 392 STERLET hit with 4-inch and 5-inch guns; 237 TRIGGER made no hits; STERLET PR claims no hits. ULTRA rept engaging 3 subs, reached port 16 Nov (?). GF says in 10-hr battle with 6 subs, medium D 25 Nov; M1 says 3 killed; list says retd to owner postwar. [W credits STERLET only.] Robbins Nov 44 15/12 30-04N 137-26E Pat 200 GN W 15 30-10N 137-23E XPkt 97 {Nachiryu M.#12} PR claims no hits, says poss S by 198 TAMBOR later; 236 SILVERSIDES PR claims hits; 237 TRIGGER also fired but made no hits. ULTRA rept engaging 3 subs, reached port 16 Nov (?). GF says in 10-hr battle with 6 subs, medium D 25 Nov; list says retd to owner postwar. [W credits STERLET, SILVERSIDES appears responsible.] Loughlin Nov 44 15/12 33-15N 128-10E CVE 17000 T2/4DUP WIJSM 15 33-17N 128-11E XAPV 9191 Akitsu M. PR says big expl, debris in water. WS2 says was in convoy HI-81 c/o 10 marus & 9 escorts, hit by 2 torp 1155, expl, rolled over & S, boilers expl, 2093 army, 67 crew members and 140 gunners killed, load of 104 “Shinyo” suicide boats lost. Waugh Nov 44 15/20 29-59N 139-44E Pat 200 T0/4NSV S Note PR says 2 expl but target fired back & left at high speed. GF says Kojo M recd torp att 15 Nov, S in battle with sub @ 30-24N 139-27E. [See 198 TAMBOR att on 16 Nov.] Tiedeman Nov 44 15/22 12-25N 120-55E AP 7500 T2/3NSV M 15 12-28N 120-50E A-AK 2704 Toyo M. IS 14 J {Yutaka M.} PR says ship stopped, afire when found. WS1 says left Singapore 1 Nov for Manila carrying small craft, vehicles & gasoline; ca 1044 14th @ 12-42N 110-41E was att by a/c for extended period & S, casualties not given. M1 says abandoned hulk torp & S 15 Nov. [SORG gives partial credit; J credits jointly with a/c.] Fluckey Nov 44 15/23 32-16N 126-38E CV 29800 T1/5NSR S Note PR says timed hit on Shokaku cl CV. WS2 says this was Shinyo in convoy HI-81, missed. Germershausen Nov 44 16/00 30-20N 139-48E Pat 200 T0/6NSR M 16 29-59N 139-39E XPkt 91 Takashiro M. SWI 30-24N 139-27E {Kojo M.} PR says 6 torp missed, att with 5-inch/51, 20mm & .50cal, ship returned fire with 37mm, closed & S with 5-inch & 10 bazookas, d/c expl, 2 POW taken, photos. GF says in battle with sub, assumed S. {GF list says torp 16 Jan 44.} Gunn WIJSM

Nov 44 16/03 16

28-56N 141-59E 29-03N 142-12E

AK B-AK

2100 875

T1/4NSR Kisaragi M. [I Go] PR says broke in two, afire, disappeared. WS2 says was in convoy 3112 c/o 2 marus & 3 escorts, torp 0300, 14 killed. 12 Germershausen Nov 44 16/06 30-35N 140-05E Pat 200 GT M 16 30-00N 139-40E XPkt 95 Oju M. #3 WI {Taikai M. #3} PR says S, 2 POWs; confirmed by 237 TRIGGER. {W credits TAMBOR & 189 SAURY but PR says SAURY did not attack.] — — Nov 44 — — — — — W 16 30-00N 139-40E XPkt 95 {Taikai M. #3} W credits SAURY and 198 TAMBOR; PRs say TAMBOR S ship & took 2 POW; SAURY did not att. 2 Monroe Nov 44 16/17 32-15N 139-53E Pat 200 GT Note 32-10N 139-30E Note PR says broke in two from 5-inch hits, disappeared from radar, not there next morning. GF msg 1830 16 Nov says Fusa M in battle with sub, steering impossible, 1 killed, 1 wounded. [See later att by RONQUIL & 312 BURRFISH next day.] 2 Robbins Nov 44 16/23 31-28N 139-37E SCs 100 T1/4NSR SM 16 31-53N 139-40E XPkt 95 Oebisu M. #3 {Oju M. #3} PR says hit seen & heard, S. GF msg 1805 16 Nov says in battle with sub, torp; presumed S. M1 says 2 killed.

Damg. Eval. S1

D M D1

0 S 03XE

S S S1

0 03 P S SA S1P

D 03 0 S S1

S S S1 S S S1 X S XE S XR

S S S1

Attack Numbers 3104–3116

236

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Comments — — Nov 44 — I 16 [No likely att 16 Nov, see 272 REDFIN 3 Porter Nov 44 16 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says driven ashore. 7 Van Karnebeek Nov 44 16 M 16

— 3104 HMS TUDOR 3105 HNMS O-19 3106

253 GUNNEL 3107

7

253 GUNNEL 3108

7

253 GUNNEL 3109

7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Location

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

— — — Brunei C-AK 6925 att 12 Nov, poss hit mine here.] 02-15S 120-48E Cstr 150

Java Sea Off Soerabaja

Cstr C-Ms

150 80

PR says 7 POWs taken. [Name Kaishin M #2 given by Voss.] M1 says 1 killed. O’Neil Nov 44 17/03 16-56N 110-30E Unk 4000 Ult

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval. — X {Asokawa M.} M XE G S Unk D3 G S Kaishin M. #3 S Note S1 T3/6NSR S Note S D @ 16-45N 03

PR says fired at 3 targets, 3 hits heard on 1, 2nd blew up. UItra rept no evident 110-15E. WS2 says this was convoy MI-20. [See later att.] O’Neil Nov 44 17/04 16-56N 110-30E AO 10000 T2/ NSR JSM 17 16-45N 110-15E C-AO 5623 Shunten M. I 19-22N 113-46E PR says blew up. WS2 says was in convoy MI-20 with 190 passengers & 8010T crude oil; torp & S ca 0500, casualties not given. O’Neil Nov 44 17/06 17-05N 110-42E AK 4000 T1/4TSR WIS 17 S of Hainan TB 840 Hiyodori J {595} PR says AK scattered from convoy, hit heard, down by stern with port list. WS2 says Hiyodori was with convoy MI-20, torp ca 0600. Monroe Nov 44 17/06 32-15N 140-00E Pat 200 GT SM 16-17 32-50N 140-10E XPkt 176 Fusa M. WI PRs say RONQUIL & 312 BURRFISH both made hits, RONQUIL closer, hit by return fire & holed in after torp room. GF msg 0520 rept in battle with 2 subs, dropped 2 DC on one; list says retd to owner postwar. W credits both subs, says “written off ” after D. M1 says recd medium D, 2 killed, hit by 2nd sub.

S S SA S1 D S S1

396 RONQUIL 3110

2

P H S D1P

312 BURRFISH 3111

4

Perkins Nov 44 17/06 32-33N 140-10E Pat 200 GT SM 16-17 32-50N 140-10E XPkt 176 Fusa M. WI PR says both BURRFISH & 396 RONQUIL made hits, RONQUIL was closer, BURRFISH made 5-inch hit later. GF msg 0520 rept in battle with 2 subs, dropped 2 DC on one; list says retd to owner postwar. W credits both subs, says “written off ” after D. M1 says recd medium D, 2 killed, ret to base and repaired.

P H S D1P

253 GUNNEL 3112

7

O’Neil Nov 44 17/13 17-36N 110-33E AO 7300 T1/3DUP S Note PR says fired at 4 ships re-formed from convoy, timed expl heard. WS2 shows no other ships hit.

D

382 PICUDA 3113

4

Shepard Nov 44 17/18 33-16N 124-43E AO 10000 T2/3TUP S Note PR says att convoy c/o 2 AO & AK in stbd column, 4 AK in port column, 6 escorts; fired 1808 at 1st AK, missed but hit AO beyond, later seen afire. WS2 says this was convoy HI-81, left Ukishima Channel for Manila 15 Nov & was a few hrs ahead of MI-27 att by 281 SUNFISH & 265 PETO on 17 -18 Nov. Only Mayasan M sunk here.

S

S S SA S1

03

03

382 PICUDA 3114

4

Shepard Nov 44 17/18 33-16N 124-43E AK 8800 T2/3TUP WJSM 17 33-17N 124-41E A-ARL 9433 Mayasan M. I PR says hits heard on 2nd AK, modern Aobasan M type, afire, b/u noise; 411 SPADEFISH PR says hit heard 1811 & smoke seen on AK in CVE convoy [HI-81]. WS2 says hit by 2 torp 1815, rolled over & S, 3187 army, 56 crew & 194 gunners killed. [Table in I says S by a/c but chart shows symbol for sub.]

281 SUNFISH 3115

9

Shelby Nov 44 17/22 33-31N 124-32E AK 6700 T2/3NSR S IJSM 17 33-30N 124-30E A/C-AK 6968 Edogawa M. S PR says att convoy of 5 eng aft AK, 3 old AK, 4 escorts; fired 2207, stbd track, hits seen, S in 3 S1P min, 2 other ships appeared to collide when scattering. ULTRA rept was in convoy MI-27, S ca 0130 18 Nov. WS2 says MI-27 c/o 8 ships & 4 escorts; Edogawa M hit 2205 stbd #3 hold @ 33-35N 124-35E, afire, started to abandon; hit again & S later [see 265 PETO att at 0131 on 18 Nov. J credits SUNFISH only.]

281 SUNFISH 3116

9

Shelby Nov 44 17/22 33-31N 124-32E AK 6700 T1/1NSR Note Note PR says hit seen, burned 3 hrs, expl & S 0132 18 Nov; 265 PETO PR says ship seen to blow up & burn 2210; 382 PICUDA PR (with HI-81) says distant glow of burning ship seen 2227. ULTRA rept torp att on convoy MI-27 ca 2210 @ 33-40N 124-53E. WS1&2 say convoy c/o

S XR

237 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

281 SUNFISH 3117

9

281 SUNFISH 3118

9

411 SPADEFISH 3119

411 SPADEFISH 3120

2

2

HMS TALLY HO 3121

9

HMS TALLY HO 3122

9

HMS TALLY HO 3123

9

HMS TALLY HO 3124

9

HMS TALLY HO 3125

9

HMS TALLY HO 3126

9

HMS TALLY HO 3127

9

281 SUNFISH 3128

9

411 SPADEFISH 3129

2

265 PETO 3130

7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3117–3130 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 8 ships & 4 escorts; Seisho M hit stbd side 2207, flooded & stopped, started to abandon at 2230. [S by SUNFISH att 0314 18 Nov.] Shelby Nov 44 17/22 Same attack Same Same Same Ult 17 33-30N 124-30E NG 2812 Koshu M. Not claimed in PR. ULTRA rept hit ca 2210, afire, reached Shanghai 25 Nov. WS2 says was in convoy MI-27, no record of D or of arrival @ Takao. [Poss one of the 2 bel to have collided; J says S 24 Mar 45 by a/c.] Shelby Nov 44 17/22 Same attack Same Same Same I 17 33-32N 124-09E B/C-AO 6925 Awakawa M. Note {Awagawa M.} Not claimed in PR. WS2 & M1 say was in convoy MI-27, no record of D, only that it separated from convoy. [Poss one of the 2 ships bel to have collided. WS1 says S 10 Aug 45 by a/c @ Chong jin, Korea.] Underwood Nov 44 17/22 33-02N 123-33E CVE 20000 T4/6NSR WIST 17 32-59N 123-38E CVE 17500 Shinyo J {21000} {Jinyo} PR says att 2303, afire, settling by stern, bow in air, seen to burn & S. ULTRA rept S here in convoy HI-81. WS2 says hit by 4 torp 2304, burned, S by stern, most of 928 crew killed. W says was ex-Scharnhorst, S @ 33-02N 123-33E. TROM says convoy was en rt Singapore; hit stbd side & stopped, avgas expl, over 700 killed, fewer than 200 saved. Underwood Nov 44 17/23 33-02N 123-33E AO 10000 T1/4NSR M 17 33-30N 124-30E C-AO 6925 Osakasan M. IS {6600} Note PR says fired 2304, timed hit heard. [This ship was in convoy MI-27; WS2 says hit 2340 in #2 hold @ 33-30N 124-30E, afire, hit again under bridge & S, time not specified, 80 passengers and 62 crew killed. ULTRA rept Osakayama M S ca 0131, location not given. WS2 notes that MI-27 was in disorder after 2200, so ship could have scattered toward convoy HI-81 & been seen by SPADEFISH or hit by a stray torp. ULTRA also rept Shinshu M (8170T LC) was in convoy HI-81, entered Takao 22 Nov, poss D, but WS2&8 show no indication of D here. [Osakasan M not in J; see Aisakasan M attrib to 265 PETO 18 Nov.] Bennington Nov 44 17 06-40N 099-32E Jk 30 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. Bennington Nov 44 17 06-40N 099-32E Jk 25 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. Bennington Nov 44 17 06-40N 099-32E Jk 20 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. Bennington Nov 44 17 06-40N 099-32E Jk 20 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. Bennington Nov 44 17 06-40N 099-32E Jk 20 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. Bennington Nov 44 17 06-40N 099-32E Jk 20 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. Bennington Nov 44 17 06-40N 099-32E Jk 50 G Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH & Success Book. Shelby Nov 44 18/00 33-30N 124-27E AK 3000 T0/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR believed missed. [Prob one of the smaller ships in convoy MI-27.] Underwood Nov 44 18/00 33-07N 123-19E DD 1700 T3/4NSR J 18 33-07N 123-09E SC 135 {Cha 156} PR says timed hits on large esc, heavy smoke, pip disappeared from radar. ULTRA rept Cha 156 S here. WS2 says Cha 156 was in convoy MI-27, not this one (HI-81), no D indicated . [W & I say Cha 156 S 29 Mar 45 @ Takao by a/c. Basis for J attribution unk, prob ULTRA.] Caldwell Nov 44 18/01 33-50N 124-44E AO 10000 T2/3NSR Note 18 Sub Position C-AO 6925 Osakasan M. J {Aisakasan M.} PR says fired 0131 at long, low ship, port track, blew up & burned, only stern above water, S 0235. [Note: PETO PR used K-zone times, adj 1 hr earlier to Japanese time.] ULTRA rept Osakayama M S ca 0131, location not given. WS2 says was 3rd ship S in convoy MI-27, hit in #4 hold ca 2340 on 17 Nov, afire, hit again under bridge & S, 80 passengers & 62 crew killed.

Damg. Eval.

0 D D4A

0 M D4A

S S S1

D S S3P

S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S Unk S3 0 03 S PS 03XE

S S S3P

238

Attack Numbers 3131–3144 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments [Neither PETO nor 281 SUNFISH fired ca 2340; was prob stray torp fired by 411 SPADEFISH at ships in convoy HI-81 2304 17 Nov. See att that date.] 7 Caldwell Nov 44 18/01 Same attack Same Same Same SM 18 33-35N 124-35E A/C-AK 6968 Edogawa M. Not claimed in PR. WS2 says hit ca 2205 17 Nov & started to abandon [see 281 SUNFISH att 2207 17 Nov], hit again ca 0130 @ 33-35N 124-35E, big expl, S, 2043 soldiers & 70 crew killed. [J credits SUNFISH only.] 11 Waugh Nov 44 18/01 30-50N 141-56E AO 6000 T1/8NSR S Note PR says ident uncertain, hit seen, dense black smoke but still making 7 kts. GF says torp att on Kamitsu M 2721T XPG @ 31-14N 141-50E, no D. 11 Waugh Nov 44 18/01 Same attack Same Same Same IM 18 31-40N 141-47E A-AK 110 Asahi M.#11 Not claimed in PR. [Does not resemble medium AO, but PR noted 2 patrol boats in company.] 9 Shelby Nov 44 18/03 33-36N 124-18E AK 6400 T3/3NSR JSM 18 33-35N 124-34E A-AK 5463 Seisho M. I 17 33-30N 124-30E PR says fired 0314 at modern diesel AK, Sinko M type, lying-to with 2 escorts, heard huge expl like AE, prob damaged escorts, dived. WS2 says first hit ca 2207 17 Nov [see earlier SUNFISH att], hit again 0317 & S @ 33-35N 124-34E, 412 passengers & 36 crew killed.

265 PETO 3131

189 SAURY 3132

189 SAURY 3133 281 SUNFISH 3134

265 PETO 3135

7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Caldwell Nov 44 18/04 33-39N 124-26E AK 3000 T1/3NSR JSM 18 33-30N 124-30E A-AK 2827 Chinkai M. I 17 PR says single ship lying-to with 2 escorts, high in water, fired 0434, port track, S in 4-6 min. ULTRA rept S in MI-27 @ this location. WS2 says had stopped ca 2200 & lowered boats for Edogawa M survivors, hit port side ca 0430 & S by bow, 22 crew and 17 gunners killed.

Damg. Eval.

0 S S1P

D 03 0 H D1 S S S1

S S S1

383 PAMPANITO 3136

4

Fenno Nov 44 18/22 19-08N 111-28E AK 7500 T2/6NSR S ISM 18-19 19-12N 115-51E B-AK 459 Banshu M. #17 S PR says target afire, seen to S. ULTRA posit 19-12N 110-51E, 2 hits. {W credits 253 GUNNEL S1 19 Nov.} WS1 says torp & S 9 Nov @ 19-12N 111-51E, 1 killed.

383 PAMPANITO 3137

4

Fenno Nov 44 18/22 19-08N 111-28E AK 4000 T1/4NSR D IJSM 19 19-06N 111-08E C-AK 1200 Shinko M. #1 S PR says hit heard, flash seen. WS1 says torp & S 19 Nov @ loc given, 7 killed. M1 says S1 was operated by a Japanese-controlled Chinese company, details unk.

HMS TALLY HO 3138

9

Bennington Nov 44 18 Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH & Success Book.

04-40N 099-32E

Jk

45

G Unk

S

HMS TALLY HO 3139

9

Bennington Nov 44 18 Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH & Success Book.

04-40N 099-32E

Jk

90

G Unk

S

HMS TALLY HO 3140

9

Bennington Nov 44 18 Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH & Success Book.

04-40N 099-32E

Jk

100

G Unk

S

256 HAKE 3141

7

Haylor Nov 44 19/05 14-22N 119-38E CL 5200 T2/6TUP IST 19 W Corregidor CL 6050 Isuzu Note PR says timed hits, b/u noise, oil slick. WS5, 11-30 & 12-299 say hit in stern by 1 torp, 32 killed, steering with engines reached Singapore 23 Nov. [W gives std displ 5170T metric as blt, 6050T as rebuilt 1943, J lists as 5700T; S 7 Apr 45 by 252 GABILAN & 328 CHARR.] TROM says was en rt Manila to Brunei, rudder destroyed, after temp rep @ Singapore was under rep at Surabaya until Apr 45.

HMS STRATAGEM 3142

S3

S3

S3 D M D1

4L Pelly Nov 44 19 01-36N 102-53E MV 2000 T2/4 ISM 19 01-37N 102-53E C-AO 1945 Nichinan M. J BSH says att reported post-war by survivors. ULTRA says M/S #34 reported sinking. WS2 says hit by 2 torp ca 1837, 9 killed. [M1 ident M/S #34 as XAM Sokaitei M #34. STRATAGEM lost 22 Nov 44.]

S S S* S1L

253 GUNNEL 3143

7

— {Banshu M. #17} XE

X S

403 ATULE 3144

1

T1/4NSR W 38

S S

O’Neil W

Nov 44 19 19

— E of Hainan

— XAF

— 459

[No such att in PR; See 383 PAMPANITO att 18 Nov.] Maurer Nov 44 20/05 21-21N 119-45E DD 1400 WIS 19 Takao AM 755 J 20 {630} PR says S bow first; I says disappeared, cause unk. WS confirms torp & S here.

S1

239 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 395 REDFISH 3145

2

HMS TALLY HO 3146

9

HMS SPARK 3147

1

315 SEALION 3148

3

315 SEALION 3149

3

241 BASHAW 3150

4

251 FLOUNDER 3151

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3145–3158 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments McGregor, L.D. Nov 44 20/16 25-15N 122-23E Sam 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. Bennington Nov 44 20 06-55N 094-15E Esc 1000 T3/3 WIS 19-20 S Nicobar Is. CMc 288 Ma 4 J {600} BSH & I give name M 4. PR says was escorting coaster & MTB, hit by 3 torp ca 1150 & blew up. WS says torp & S @ loc given. Kent Nov 44 20 Mergui Arch. Sch 150 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says POW taken. Date from Success Book. Reich Nov 44 21/03 26-09N 121-23E BB 30000 T3/6NSR WIT 21 NE of Keelung BB 31270 Kongo J {31000} PR says hits seen, big expl 2 hrs later, radar pip disappeared. ULTRA posit 26-07N 121-36E. Acc to Tully, left Brunei 16 Nov for Kure with Nagato, Yamato, & DesDiv17. Hit port side by 2 or 3 torp at 0301, 2 boiler rms flooded; list increased until capsized, blew up & S at 0524; over 1250 lost, 337 rescued. Reich Nov 44 21/03 26-09N 121-23E BB 30000 T1/3NSR WIT 21 NE of Keelung DD 2033 Urakaze J {1900} PR says hit seen, expl. Acc to Tully was with Kongo; hit by 1 torp port side at 0304, blew up & S in 2 min; 308 lost, no survivors. Nichols, R.E. Nov 44 21/17 10-30N 114-59E AO 5000 T1/1DUP I 21 10-30N 115-08E A-AK 5698 {Gyozan M.} PR says aimed at AK but thought hit overlapping AO. WS1 says hit ca 1840. [See 251 FLOUNDER att this day. SubPac ltr says credit reassessed to BASHAW & FLOUNDER; J credits FLOUNDER (21 Nov) & 362 GUAVINA (23 Nov).] Stevens, J.E. Nov 44 21/18 10-39N 115-05E AK 5000 T3/6TUP IM 21 10-30N 115-08E A-APK 5698 Gyozan M. JS {Gyosan M.} PR says timed hits heard; 241 BASHAW PR says ship seen afire & drifting. ULTRA rept disabled @ 10-36N 115-08E, crew taken to Manila 26 Nov. WS1&2 say was a captured ship, in convoy #4118, hit ca 1840, afire, 21 killed, abandoned & drifted ashore in Dangerous Ground; wreck torp again later. [SubPac ltr says credit reassessed to FLOUNDER & 241 BASHAW but J credits FLOUNDER & 362 GUAVINA (hit hulk 23 Nov).]

397 SCAB’RDFISH 3152

2

Gunn Nov 44 21/21 33-28N 141-35E AO 5000 T2/3NSR WISM 21 33-20N 142-00E XAF 407 Hokkai M. PR says hits seen, flame & smoke, radar pip disappeared. ULTRA rept torp att, D. WS2 says was in convoy 4118, hit 2120, 33 killed.

397 SCABBARDFISH 3153

2

T1/3NSR Note

— 3154 HMS THOROUGH 3155 397 SCABBARDFISH 3156

Gunn Nov 44 21/23 33-35N 141-33E AK 4000 S PR says flame seen from hit. WS2 says only other ship here was Kyushu M, not hit. — — Nov 44 — — — — I 21 Changshan I. C-AK 1398 [J says S by a/c at 38-08N 124-39E; no likely sub att.] 3

2

321 BESUGO 3157

2

321 BESUGO 3158

2

395 REDFISH

2

Hopkins Nov 44 21 Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH & Success Book.

Malacca Strait

Jk

50

— {Fukuri M.}

G Unk

Damg. Eval. S S3 S S S1 S S3 S S S1

D S S1 D S 03XE

D H SJ T1

S S S1

D 03 X S XE S S3

Gunn Nov 44 22/00 33-46N 141-35E PC 500 T1/3NSR 0 IS 21 33-20N 142-00E PF 870 Oki M PR says torp appeared to hit AK or PC. Fukui says bow blown off. WS2&4 say was escort with D1 convoy #4118, hit in bow, heavy D, 36 killed; towed to Yokosuka by a coast defense ship. [Survived war.] Wogan Nov 44 22/05 11-40N 119-36E AO 5000 T1/4TSR S M 22 NG C-AO 834 Takasago M. #7 S I 1 Nov SW of Manila PR says fired 0621H, 106 port track, hit seen amidships, flames, S in 2 min. M cites action report S3 of AGOR Tenkai #4: left Manila for Soerabaja 20 Nov; ca 0629 22 Nov Takasago M #7 was torp and dropped behind, never seen again. [Previous attribution to 274 ROCK 26 Oct 44 is incorrect.] Wogan Nov 44 22/06 11-44N 119-32E Bge 3000 T1/4DSR S Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says hit seen, stern on bottom, bow up 45 deg. D3U McGregor, L.D. Nov 44 22/09 24-14N 122-25E Sam 20 GD S

Attack Numbers 3159–3173 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 3159 362 GUAVINA 3160

4

321 BESUGO 3161

2

385 BANG 3162

4

385 BANG 3163

4

385 BANG 3164

4

HMS THOROUGH 3165 395 REDFISH 3166

3

2

395 REDFISH 3167

2

385 BANG 3168

4

385 BANG 3169

4

240 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. Tiedeman Nov 44 22/19 10-22N 114-21E AO 9500 T2/2TUR IJSM 22 10-18N 114-15E A-AK 1916 Dowa M. PR says anchored, hits seen, S. ULTRA rept call sign JGXR S 23 Nov. WS1&2 say was in convoy #4118, hit by 2 torp ca 1947 while standing by Gyosan M, & S, 19 killed; survivors landed on Itu Aba Is. & were picked up by a PC on 8 Dec. Wogan Nov 44 22/24 11-22N 119-07E AK 7500 T3/16NSR WIS 22-3 11-22N 119-07E APD 890 T 151 J {1000} PR says unable to see target at first, 4 torp missed, then 1/4 hit, 4 more missed, target seen to be new ship, raked bow, cruiser stern, stopped, hit again by 1/2, big expl, 2 more torp missed. Gallaher Nov 44 22/24 24-24N 122-41E AK 4000 T2/3NSR UltS Note PR says hits seen & heard, disappeared from sight & radar. ULTRA rept 3 ships S 22/2330 in convoy TAKA-206 @ 24-30N 122-38E. WS2 says convoy c/o 6 ships & 4 escorts, att by sub starting ca 2330 @ 24-21N 122-38E, 3 S in succession. [Exact times not given; see BANG & 395 REDFISH att later this date.] Gallaher Nov 44 22/24 24-24N 122-41E AK 8400 T2/7NSR ISM 22 24-21N 122-38E C-APK 2345 Amakusa M. J 23 PR says target S on even keel. WS2 & M1 say hit in #3 hold & S in 1 min, 385 passengers & 59 crew killed. Gallaher Nov 44 22/24 24-24N 122-41E AK 4000 T1/ NSR Note Note PR says hit seen on overlapping ship, believed S in later att. Hopkins Nov 44 22 Malacca Strait Jk 25 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book describes as twakow. McGregor, L.D. Nov 44 23/00 24-28N 122-43E AK 4000 T2/4NSR UltS Note PR says timed hits heard, no longer on radar. ULTRA and WS2 say only 3 ships S, exact times not given. [Also see 385 BANG atts 22 -23 Nov.] McGregor, L.D. Nov 44 23/00 24-27N 122-47E AK 4000 T1/6NSR IJM 22-23 24-21N 122-38E C-APK 2345 Hozan M. S {2552} PR says target blew up & seen to S. WS2 says S about same time as Amakusa M, 6 killed. [See earlier att by 385 BANG.] Gallaher Nov 44 23/01 24-24N 122-45E AK 4000 T3/4NSR ISM 22 24-21N 122-38E A/C-AK 2878 Sakae M. J 23 24-12N 122-53E PR says hits heard, may have been D earlier, seen to S. WS2 says S about same time as Amakusa M & Hozan M, 30 killed. [See additional atts by BANG & 395 REDFISH. J gives posit for BANG att on CM later same day.] Gallaher Nov 44 23/02 24-12N 122-53E CM 2000 T2/4NSR UltS Note PR says hits heard, flash seen, target disappeared. ULTRA rept sub contact 23/0200 @ 24-05N 122-51E. WS2 says escorts were TB Manazuru, W 15, AMC Seki M, & Shonan M #16, not hit. [J credits Sakae M at this att posit.] Shepard Nov 44 23/04 34-19N 128-05E AO 10000 T2/10NSR IJSM 23 34-10N 128-58E A/C-AK 6933 Shuyo M. PR says expls heard. ULTRA says CD 20 rept 1 ship S in convoy TAMO-29 @ 34-26N 128-20E. WS1&3 say convoy c/o 5 ships & 3 escorts; torp & S ca 0348 or 0350 @ 34-25N 128-20E, 60 passengers & 25 crew killed.

Damg. Eval. S3 S S S1

D S S1 S 03

S S S* S1 D XR S S3 S 03 S S* S S1 S S S* S1

S 03

382 PICUDA 3170

4

382 PICUDA 3171

4

Shepard Nov 44 23/04 34-19N 128-05E Note PR claims D only. [Prob 1st hit on Fukuju M.]

382 PICUDA 3172

4

Shepard Nov 44 23/09 34-15N 128-58E AO 9000 T2/4DUP IJSM 23 34-14N 128-28E A/C-AK 5293 Fukuju M. PR says b/u noise heard. ULTRA rept att 0845. WS1&3 say torp in #4 hold ca 0330 or 0845 & S @ 34-10N 128-58E, 28 crew killed.

S S S1

385 BANG 3173

4

Gallaher Nov 44 23/09 24-20N 122-38E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 20mm, crew put back aboard.

Sam

100

GD Unk

D

362 GUAVINA

4

Tiedeman

AK

7500

T1/3DUP

S

Nov 44 23/15

10-22N 114-22E

AK

7500

T1/ NSR Note

D S S1

S XR

D3

241 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. IM 21 10-30N 115-08E A-APK 5698 Gyozan M. S J {Gyosan M.} SJ PR says target was large AK, stern blown away & rusty, rolled over & S with bow on reef. WS1 says H1 abandoned after 251 FLOUNDER att 21 Nov. [J credits jointly to both subs.] 1 Maurer Nov 44 25/01 20-12N 121-51E AP 10000 T2/8NSR S ISM 25 20-14N 121-40E XAK 7266 Manju M. S J {Santos M.} PR says att convoy c/o AP, DD, PC & CL; 1 hit seen, 1 heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept Ch 33 S1 escort. WS3 says convoy was MATA-34, c/o 1 ship & 3 escorts; hit in #5 hold ca 0125, S stern first ca 0516, ca 700 passengers (many military) & 24 crew killed. [Ship was former XAS Santos M.] {W confuses with 5877T XAP S 29 Nov 43 by 264 PARGO.} 1 Maurer Nov 44 25/01 20-12N 121-51E DD 1300 T2/ NSR S WIS 25 N Cape Engano PF 935 P 38 S J Sub position {820e} PR says hit by 2 fired at AP, expl, stern out, S in 2 min. ULTRA rept S in convoy HO-04. WS3 says S1 was with convoy MATA-34, torp & S ca 0125 @ 20-14N 121-50E. [Ex-DD Yomogi.] 3 Kossler Nov 44 25/03 02-21N 107-20E DD 2300 T4/4NSR S WIST 25 Natoena Strait DD 2700 Shimotsuki S J 2300 PR says expl, buckled in middle & S. ULTRA posit 02-28N 107-20E. WS says left Singapore 24 S1 Nov for Brunei with Momo; torp & S 25th near Natuna I., 36 rescued by Momo, casualties prob ca 250 incl comdr 31st Escort Squadron RADM Hyotaro Edo & staff. TROM says 89 killed, survivors rescued by DD Kamikaze. 6 Madison Nov 44 25/05 05-30N 113-21E AO 10000 T3/6NSR S IJSM 25 05-45N 113-15E A-APK 9486 Manila M. S PR says hits seen, burned & expl. ULTRA rept convoy SIMA-05, 4 ships & 3 escorts. WS2 says S1 was in convoy SHIMA-05, hit ca 0535 @ 05-42N 113-15E, burned & S in 4 min, 96 crew, 51 gunners and 4 passengers killed. Also lost were cargo of gasoline and 10 Daihatsu barges. 6 Madison Nov 44 25/05 05-30N 113-21E PCE 1500 T1/4NUP D UltS Note PR says hit heard, target shuddered & sent up steam, dead in water. ULTRA rept no other D, 03 Kurahashi att sub @ 05-45N 113-15E. WS2 says was convoy escort, no D mentioned. 3 Hess, J.B. Nov 44 25/05 20-18N 121-34E DD 1300 T1/3NSR S WIJSM 25 20-20N 121-40E B-AK 1356 Shoho M. S PR says att 5-ship hunter/killer group, Minekaze type DD disintegrated. WS3 says was with S1 convoy TAMA-32B c/o 4 ships & 4 escorts; torp & S ca 0518, 39 crew, 8 gunners & 16 passengers killed. 3 Hess, J.B. Nov 44 25/05 20-18N 121-34E DD 1300 T1/3NSR S S Note PR says pip disappeared from radar after hit. WS3 shows no DD hit. 03 14 Ferrara Nov 44 25/10 13-47N 119-30E Trk 1000 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says disintegrated. S3 8 Lynch, F.C. Nov 44 25/19 14-01N 119-20E Unk 4000 T1/6TUR S WIS 25 14-00N 119-25E PF 860 Shimushu M PR says att 2 warships, hit seen, red glow, smoke. ULTRA rept torp att, D @ 14-00N 119-25E. D1 [W says got new bow @ Maizuru; survived war.] WS says hit in bow @ loc given, escorted by CD 13 to Cavite for emerg rep. 2 Greenup Nov 44 25/21 14-22N 119-57E PC 600 T1/4NUP S WIS 25 W of Manila PF 940 CD 38 S J Sub position {800e} PR says hit seen amidships, disintegrated. ULTRA rept torp att, D @ 14-33N 119-51E. WS says S1 left Saigon 20 Nov with convoy SAMA-14A for Manila; ca 2120 25th E of Corregidor I. was torp, bow broke off & S immed, stern shortly thereafter, 86 killed. 2 Greenup Nov 44 25/21 14-22N 119-57E AK 7500 T1/1NUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, smoke. 03 4 Anderson Nov 44 25 03-58S 115-37E Cstr 350 G+Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S by gunfire & demolition. S3 6 Bell Nov 44 26/15 04-55N 114-06E AO 10000 T4/4DUP S WIJSM 26 04-54N 114-07E XAO 5226 Yuho M. S PR says broke in two, after part S, f wd part down by stern, lifeboats in water. ULTRA rept S1 towed to Manila 28 Nov, not believed usable. WS1 says hit by 3 torp ca 1611, broke in two, 26 killed; f wd part towed to Miri & S 2 Dec. M1 says ship was awash aft but no record of breaking in two; flooded & S at Miri 2 Dec.

3174

403 ATULE 3175

403 ATULE 3176

244 CAVALLA 3177

261 MINGO 3178

261 MINGO 3179

391 POMFRET 3180

391 POMFRET 3181 206 GAR 3182 255 HADDO 3183

365 HARDHEAD 3184

365 HARDHEAD 3185 HMS STURDY 3186 264 PARGO 3187

HMS STURDY

4

Anderson

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3174–3187

Nov 44 26

SE Borneo

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Sch

80

G

S

242

Attack Numbers 3188–3204 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 3188 HMS STURDY 3189

4

HMS SUPREME 3190

1

403 ATULE 3191

1

HMS SUPREME 3192

1

362 GUAVINA 3193

4

HMS STYGIAN 3194

3

HMS SPARK 3195

1

HMS STRONGBOW 3196 HMS STRONGBOW 3197 311 ARCHER-FISH 3198

397 SCABBARDFISH 3199

411 SPADEFISH 3200

3

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Location Comments Claim Unconfirmed BSH says destroyed. Anderson Nov 44 26 SE Borneo Claim Unconfirmed BSH says destroyed. Barlow Nov 44 26 Andaman Is. Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH and Success Book. Maurer Nov 44 27/04 20-20N 121-48E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, afire & expl for 23 min. Barlow Nov 44 27 Andaman Is. Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH and Success Book. Tiedeman Nov 44 28/14 12-52N 109-29E Ult PR says hits heard, big expl, b/u noise. ULTRA says Ch 43 rept 109-20E. Clarabut Nov 44 28 Sabang Claim Unconfirmed Info from BSH and Success Book. Kent Nov 44 28 Mergui Arch. Claim Unconfirmed BSH says POW taken. Date from Success Book. Troup Nov 44 28 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S by gunfire.

W Sumatra

Troup Nov 44 28 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S by gunfire.

W Sumatra

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name Unk

Prau

100

G Unk

Jk(2)

100

G Unk

AK

4000

T4/4NSV Unident

Jk

30

G Unk

AK

4000

T2/3DUP Note 4 torp, no D to convoy @ 12-54N Cstr

200

G Unk

Sch

35

Dem Unk

2

HMS STURDY 3201

4

HMS STURDY 3202

4

HMS SUPREME 3203

1

281 SUNFISH 3204

9

S3 S S3 S S3 S D3U S S3 S 03 S S3 S S3

Tug

150

G Unk

S S3

Ltr

100

G Unk

5 Enright Nov 44 29/03 32- N 137- E CV 28000 T6/6NUP WIT 29 Shionomisaki CV 64800 Shinano J 59000 PR says hits seen & heard, b/u noise. ULTRA posit 32-55N 137-37E. Acc to Tully, left Tokyo Bay 28 Nov for Kure with DesDiv17; hit stbd side by 4 torp at 0309; after progressive flooding lost pwr at 0745; capsized & S at 1057; 1435 lost, 1080 rescued. 2

Damg. Eval.

Gunn Nov 44 29/10 34-44N 141-01E SS 1500 T1/2DUP WIT 28 Sub position SS 1440 I-365 J {1470} PR says identified by survivor. [I says given up 20 Dec.] TROM says left Truk for Yokosuka 16 Nov with 31 passengers; last msg recd 25 Nov; 5 surv but 4 refused capture, 1 POW. 95 killed. Underwood Nov 44 29/12 37-17N 125-11E AK 4000 T2/4DUP JSM 29 W coast Korea A/C-AK 3925 Daiboshi M. #6 I Unk {Taisei M. #6} PR says disintegrated & S. WS1 says left Tsingtao for Shibaura 26 Nov with cargo of salt; torp & S 29th @ sub position, 46 killed. [WS says name can be read either way.] Anderson Nov 44 29 Bawean I. Lug 160 G M 29 Soerabaja Java B-AGS 37 Manfuku M. #5 Ult 06-20S 112-40E Fish NG BSH says S by gunfire. ULTRA says 2 sunk here, name not given. M1 describes as wooden motor-sail. Anderson Nov 44 29 Bawean I. Lug 160 G M 29 06-20S 112-40E B-AGS 37 Waka M. Ult Fish NG BSH says S by gunfire. ULTRA says 2 sunk here, name not given. M1 says Waka M, wooden fishing vessel, S by unk agent off Soerabaja this date. Barlow Nov 44 29 Andaman Is. Jk(3) 200 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. Shelby Nov 44 30/14 38-06N 124-39E AP 4000 T1/5DUP IJSM 30 38-07N 124-37E C-APK 3748 Dairen M. PR says down by head, bow aground on rocks. WS1 says left Dairen 30 Nov for Moji with 422

S S3 S S S1

S S S1 S S S1 S S S3 S S S3 S S3 S S S1

243 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3205–3219 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments passengers & 2125 tons cargo; ca 1410 30th @ 38-06N 124-38E was torp & S with loss of 7 passengers, 7 gunners, & 12 crew.

Damg. Eval.

HMS STRONGBOW 3205

3

Troup Nov 44 30 W Sumatra Prau 35 G Ult 30 00-38S 100-06E NG NG NG BSH says S, was under fire from shore batteries. Msg says boarded prau, took 2 POW; S large junk. ULTRA says enemy shelling reported.

S NG S2U

HMS STRONGBOW 3206

3

Troup Nov 44 30 W Sumatra Ult 30 00-38S 100-06E BSH says S. ULTRA says enemy shelling reported.

Jk NG

35 NG

G NG

S NG S2U

HMS STRONGBOW 3207

3

Troup Nov 44 30 W Sumatra Ult 30 00-38S 100-06E BSH says S. ULTRA says enemy shelling reported.

Jk NG

35 NG

G NG

S NG S2U

HMS STRONGBOW 3208

3

— 3209

HMS STURDY 3210

HMS SUPREME 3211 258 HOE 3212 400 SEA DEVIL 3213

400 SEA DEVIL 3214

400 SEA DEVIL 3215

Troup Nov 44 30 W Sumatra Jk 35 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says S; not in BSH. — — Nov 44 30 — — — — IW 30 Malacca Strait XAN 872 {Kumano M.} J 01-30N 103-00E J & W credit British sub but do not give name. [No likely sub att this date; I says S by sub Nov 44, date unk. WS1&3 say S 28 May 44, see HMS TEMPLAR that date; basis for J attribution unk.] 4 Anderson Dec 44 1 03-34S 118-55E Cstr 300 G M 2 03-20S 118-01 E A-AK 468 Mantan M. BSH says S cstr camouflaged with foliage after torp missed. Msg says 2 POW taken. M1 says was en rt Surabaya-Makassar with troops & equip; att by 3 submarines and hit by 2 torps and S, 11 crew and 13 troops killed. [Poss ex-Du J. H. Menten.] 1 Barlow Dec 44 1 Andaman Is. Jk NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says S; not in BSH. 7 Refo Dec 44 2/04 06-32S 111-49E AO 1500 T2/7NSV Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hits, little splash, doesn’t look hurt. 2 Styles Dec 44 2/04 30-51N 128-45E AO 10000 T2/2NUP ISM 2 30-24N 128-17E A/C-AO 6859 Akikawa M. J {6800} {Akigawa M.} PR says att convoy of 11+ ships, hit seen, listing & sinking. ULTRA rept S in convoy MI-29. WS2 says convoy c/o 15 marus & 8 escorts; hit by 2 torp ca 0430, broke in two & S 0607, 18 crew, 7 guards, 244 troops and 1 passenger killed. 186 survivors picked up by Nanko M #1, 79 others in #2 lifeboat drifted ashore on Suwanose-Shima 3 Dec & 2 died on the island. [I gives tons as 6800.] 2 Styles Dec 44 2/04 30-51N 128-45E AK 7500 T1/4NUP IJS 2 30-24N 128-17E A/C-AK 9467 Hawaii M. PR says hit heard, big expl, debris hitting deck, b/u noise. WS2 says hit ca 0400 in #2 hold, burned & expl, all 1843 soldiers, 148 crew, and 83 gunenrs killed. {I lists again 8 Jan 45.} 2 Styles Dec 44 2/04 Same attack Same Same Same M 2 30-24N 128-20E A/C-AO 6892 Enkei M. M3 says recd light D in expl of Hawaii M, 3 killed.

HMS STURDY 3216

4

196 SEARAVEN 3217

13 Berthrong Dec 44 3/05 19-06N 112-03E AP 11600 T3/4NSR S Note PR says convoy of 7 ships & 4 escorts, 2 hits seen on lead ship port column, Heian M type, expl & disappeared. WS2 says this was convoy HI-83 c/o 9 marus & 7 escorts; ca 0535 Mirii M fired at surfaced sub & drove it under. [See later att by SEARAVEN, 399 SEA CAT, 388 SPIKEFISH, & 383 PAMPANITO.]

399 SEA CAT 3218

196 SEARAVEN 3219

1

Anderson IM

Dec 44 2 2

04-05N 119-32E 04-08S 119-33E

Aux 300 C-Pass 200

G Comm. Ship #142 Go BSH says naval aux S by gunfire & demo, lookout lost when diving. Msg says POW taken.

McGregor, R.R. Dec 44 3/06 18-37N 111-33E AO 10000 T2/2NSR Note Note PR says hits seen & heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept torp att on convoy HI-83 @ 18-20N 111-52E, incl Harima M JHHV. [See later att by 196 SEARAVEN & SEA CAT.]

13 Berthrong SM I

Dec 44 3/06 3

18-42N 111-54E 18-24N 111-25E

AO A-AO

9200 5239

T3/4NSR Seishin M.

S D3 X S S* XE S S S3

D D4 D 03 S S S1

S S S1 0 L L3 S S S1 S 03

S XR S H L

Attack Numbers 3220–3234 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

244 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says Omurosan M type hit, big expl, disappeared. ULTRA says unk ship reported torp att 0607, Seishin M bel aground. WS2 says was in left hand column of convoy HI-83, hit port side ca 0600, taken in tow by Mirii M 5 Dec, temp repair @ Brandon Bay, then to Yulin & Singapore. [S 10 Mar 45 by a/c @ 16-02N 108-20E.] 196 SEARAVEN 13 Berthrong Dec 44 3/06 18-42N 111-54E AO 10000 T2/4NSR 3220 UltM 3 18-20N 111-52E C-AO 10045 Harima M. PR says hits heard on Genyo M type AO, slowed from 14 to 2 kt, believed crippled, missed by last torp @ 2318 & finished off by 399 SEA CAT. ULTRA rept D, repaired at Yulin. WS2 says was in convoy HI-83, no record of D but was still in Yulin 16 Jan & S by a/c instead of in Singapore with rest of convoy. [SORG gives each sub half credit.] 388 PIPEFISH 3 Deragon Dec 44 3/07 18-36N 111-54E AK 4000 T1/3TSR 3221 WIS 3 E of Hainan I. PF 940 CD 64 J {800} PR says fired at leading AK, expl heard on different ship. WS2 says was in convoy HI-83, hit under bridge ca 0607 & S @ 18-16N 111-54E. 383 PAMPANITO 4 Fenno Dec 44 3/06 18-25N 111-30E AO 10000 T1/4TUP 3222 S Note PR says convoy of 2 AO, 1 unident, 2 escorts, 1 poss hit in very heavy seas. WS2 says Mirii M attempted to ram a sub, forcing it to dive, exact time not given. [Prob missed one of the AOs in HI-83.] 399 SEA CAT 1 McGregor, R.R. Dec 44 4/03 17-40N 110-42E AO 10000 T2/10NSR 3223 UltM 3 18-20N 111-52E C-AO 10045 Harima M. PR says AO D by 196 SEARAVEN, making 4 kts, took stbd list & settled after 3 salvos. ULTRA rept D, repaired at Yulin. WS2 says S @ Yulin by a/c 16 Jan whereas rest of convoy arr Singapore 13 Dec. [SORG gives each sub half credit.] 249 FLASHER 5 Grider Dec 44 4/13 13-12N 116-37E DD 1700 T6/10DUP 3224 WIS 4-5 NW Palawan I. DD 2077 Kishinami J 2100 PR says 2 separate attacks; not sure whether 1 or 2 DDs were involved. ULTRA posit 12-54N 116-27E, says only 1 DD was present. Sawruk says 1 hit in eng rm first att, 2 hits second att, ship split in two. WS says ca 90 killed incl DesDiv comdr, ca 150 rescued. 249 FLASHER 5 Grider Dec 44 4/13 Same attack Same Same Same 3225 J 4 Sub position DD 2100 {Iwanami} ULTRA ident as Iwanami but says only 1 DD present. [No such ship listed in W; WS says is mistranslation of Kishinami.] 249 FLASHER 5 Grider Dec 44 4/19 13-12N 116-37E AO 10000 T1/1NSR 3226 WIJSM 4-5 13-12N 116-39E C-AO 10022 Hakko M. PR says hit heard, seen afire & settling. ULTRA says CD 17 made rept, Yurishima picked up survivors. WS1 says left Manila 3 Dec for Singapore with party of reserve officer school members & hospital patients; ca 1030 4th @ loc given was hit by torp, stopped & burned, hit again 1420 & S, 24 passengers & 24 crew killed. HMS SHALIMAR 2 Meeke Dec 44 4 Malacca Strait Jk 20 G 3227 Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. 394 RAZORBACK 2 Brown Dec 44 5/06 19-50N 121-10E DD 1400 T3/6TUP 3228 Ult Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept contact @ 19-38N 121-22E. HMS SHALIMAR 2 Meeke Dec 44 5 Malacca Strait Jk 20 G 3229 Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. HMS SHALIMAR 2 Meeke Dec 44 5 Malacca Strait Jk 40 G 3230 Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. HMS SHALIMAR 2 Meeke Dec 44 5 Malacca Strait Sch 40 G 3231 Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. HMS STURDY 4 Anderson Dec 44 5 Macassar Str. Yawl 40 G 3232 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says junk with cargo and rice destroyed. 255 HADDO 8 Lynch, F.C. Dec 44 6/20 14-43N 119-39E AO 4000 T2/6NSR 3233 M 7 14-40N 119-35E XAO 1195 Kyoei M. #3 I 6 C-AO {1178} PR says bow appeared blown off. ULTRA rept made Manila, left there 3 Jan for Takao. [Prev att 22 Jun 43 by 257 HARDER & S 19-20 Jul 45 by 333 BUMPER.] 412 TREPANG 2 Davenport Dec 44 6/22 18-54N 120-49E AK 7500 T3/6NSR 3234 Note Note

Damg. Eval. D1

P D D1P

D S S1 D 03

P D D1P

S S S1

X S XE S S S1

S S3 D 03 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S M D1 S

245 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

412 TREPANG 3235

2

412 TREPANG 3236

2

255 HADDO 3237

8

398 SEGUNDO 3238

2

398 SEGUNDO 3239

2

398 SEGUNDO 3240

2

412 TREPANG 3241

2

HMS SHALIMAR 3242

2

412 TREPANG 3243

2

394 RAZORBACK 2 3244

394 RAZORBACK 2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3235–3244 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR says att convoy of 7 ships & 3 esc; fired 2145, stbd track, hits seen on 2 AKs, disappeared XR from radar. ULTRA says Kuratake, CD 28, & Shinfuku M rept sub att & D to convoy TAMA-34 ca 2150 @ 18-59N 120-56E. WS1&2 say Jinyo M hit ca 2147, started to circle, hit again 3 min later. Davenport Dec 44 6/22 18-54N 120-49E AK 7500 T2/ NSR S WIJSM 6-7 W Dalupiri I. B-AF 748 Banshu M. #31 S PR says hit seen; 398 SEGUNDO PR says 2 expl seen to north. WS1&2 say this ship hit & S S1 @ 18-54N 120-49E, all 23 crew killed. Davenport Dec 44 6/22 18-54N 120-49E AO 10000 T2/4NSR S IJSM 6-7 W Dalupiri I. A/C-AK 6862 Jinyo M. S PR says fired 2147, stbd track, hits seen, small fire, dropped back, expl & S. WS1&2 say evaded S1 torp 2147, hit 3 min later stbd in #3 & 4 holds, afire & abandoned, 1383 military & 44 crew killed, S ca 2210. Lynch, F.C. Dec 44 6/22 14-43N 119-39E AK 1000 T1/1NSR S Claim Unconfirmed PR says fired at PY, saw hit on small AK, radar pip lost. 03 Fulp Dec 44 6/23 18-57N 120-58E AO 10000 T2/6NSR P SM 6-7 W Dalupiri Is. B/C-Ore 5794 Yasukuni M. SJ J Sub position {6933} {Kenjo M.} PR says fired 2235, stbd track, 1 hit seen & 1 timed on whaler-type AO, later S by 394 RAZORBACK. [See T1P att 7 Dec. SORG lists as AP, half credit to each sub.] WS1&2 say was continued att on convoy TAMA-34; hit 2237, drifted, hit again 0015 7 Dec, ultimately was abandoned & S or ran aground & became total loss. [Sources unclear, J credits SEGUNDO jointly with a/c but RAZORBACK att 0043 7 Dec appears more likely than a/c. J also credits Kenjo M to SEGUNDO & RAZORBACK at this position, but 412 TREPANG att 7 Dec appears more likely than RAZORBACK.] Fulp Dec 44 6/24 18-51N 121-07E AK 7700 T1/ NSR S SM 6 18-52N 120-57E A-AK 5463 Fukuyo M. S I 7 W Dalupiri I. PR says fired 2358 at 7500T AK, stbd track, closer Mansei M type ammo ship blew up, S1 disappeared in 30 sec. WS1&2 say hit ca 2358 by 3 torp from stbd, huge expl, S, 913 military, 94 crew and 66 gunners killed. [J credits Fukuyo M to 412 TREPANG 0026 att, 7 Dec, but t his att appears more likely.] Fulp Dec 44 6/24 18-51N 121-07E AK 7500 T4/6NSR S J 6 Sub position AK 5794 {Yasukuni M.} SJ Note PR says 1 hit seen by lookout, 4 timed on center ship of 3, faded from radar. [J credits Yasukuni M 03XE jointly to SEGUNDO & a/c at this position, but earlier SEGUNDO att & later 394 RAZORBACK att appear more likely.] Davenport Dec 44 6/24 18-59N 121-05E AP 10000 T3/8NSR S Note Note PR says fired salvos 2341 0/4 & 2400 3/4, stbd track, target smoking, stbd list, att again 0026. XR Meeke Dec 44 6 Tamian Point Cstr 100 G D I 6 04-25N 098-20E C-AO 25 Shinbun M. H BSH says D; date from Success Book. ULTRA says att by 2 subs on Shoun M convoy c/o 7 aux D2Q sail & TB #432. Davenport Dec 44 7/00 18-59N 121-05E AP 10000 T2/4NSR S SIM 7 18-52N 120-57E A/C-AK 6933 Kenjo M. S J 6 Sub position {5463} {Fukuyo M.} S* PR says fired 0026 at previous target, port track, seen to S stern first, men & wreckage in water. S1 WS1&2 say hit by 3 torp ca 0005, S bow first, many of 379 military & 78 crew killed. [J credits Kenjo (Kenyo) M jointly to 398 SEGUNDO & 394 RAZORBACK @ 18-57N 120-58E, this att appears more likely; J also credits Fukuyo M to this att, but SEGUNDO att 2358, 6 Dec, appears more likely.] Brown Dec 44 7/00 18-48N 121-30E AP 10000 T4/8NUP P SM 6-7 W Dalupiri I. B/C-Ore 5794 Yasukuni M. SJ I 7 PR says ship prev D by 398 SEGUNDO making 2-4 kts, fired 2 salvos 0043, hits heard, T1P afire; SEGUNDO PR says 2-3 hits seen on AO @ 0047, still burning 0300. [SORG gives half credit with SEGUNDO.] WS1&2 say hit again 0015 & burned; WS1 says 3 guards & 25 crew lost in attacks, passenger casualties unk; ship apparently drifted until 13 Dec when ca 470 army passengers were taken off by CD 54, which headed for Musa Bay, Fuga I. but was att by a/c [I says heavy D 15 Dec] N of Calayan I., beached nearby & ultimately destroyed by weather. Final disposition of Yasukuni M unclear. WS2 says it drifted aground on Dalupiri I. where most of 470 passengers went ashore & was officially aband 13 Dec; later CD 54 arr to pick up survivors but was att by a/c 15th, was beached & became total loss. [J credits Yasukuni M to SEGUNDO att @ 18-51N 121-07E joint with a/c.] Brown Dec 44 7/00 Same attack Same Same Same X

Attack Numbers 3245–3258 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 3245

HMS SEA ROVER 7 3246 HMS STYGIAN 3247

3

HMS STYGIAN 3248

3

263 PADDLE 3249

7

263 PADDLE 3250

7

364 HAMMERHEAD 3251

— 3252 400 SEA DEVIL 3253

400 SEA DEVIL 3254

390 PLAICE 3255

390 PLAICE 3256

395 REDFISH 3257

395 REDFISH 3258

395 REDFISH

3

246 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments J 7 18-57N 120-58E C-AK 6933 {Kenjo M.} [J credits Kenjo (Kenyo) M jointly to RAZORBACK & 398 SEGUNDO @ SEGUNDO posit, but 412 TREPANG 0026 att appears more likely.] Angell Dec 44 7 03-10S 118-38E Cstr 178 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says diesel cstr, 1 POW, 3 natives transferred. Clarabut Dec 44 7 Malacca Strait Cstr 300 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. Clarabut Dec 44 7 Malacca Strait LC 40 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Info from BSH & Success Book. Fitz-Patrick Dec 44 8/01 04-03N 111-31E AO 10000 T4/6NSR ISM 8 03-50N 111-30E C-AO 2854 Shoei M. J PR says fired 0104 at trailing AO in stbd column & 2 overlapping AOs in port column, stbd track, timed hits seen, burned & S. WS1,2&4 say was in convoy Shima Rinji, bel att by 3 subs, hit by 3 torp from stbd ca 0104, afire, crew abandoned, S stern first ca 0400, 42 killed. [J credits jointly with 364 HAMMERHEAD, which fired almost simultaneously from port.] Fitz-Patrick Dec 44 8/01 04-03N 111-31E ODD 800 T1/4NSR Ult Note S PR says hit seen, listed & stopped, crew abandoning. ULTRA & WS1,3&4 say CD 43 was escort of convoy, no D @ 03-50N 111-30E. [S 12 Jan 45 by a/ c.]

Martin Dec 44 8/01 04-14N 111-30E AO 10000 T2/9NSR ISM 8 03-50N 111-30E C-AO 2854 Shoei M. J PR says fired 0105 from port flank at large AO astern of smaller AO, port track, 2 timed hits seen, huge expl, burned & S, oil fire on surface. WS1,2&4 say hit ca 0104 by 3 torp from stbd, burned, crew abandoned, S stern first ca 0400, 42 killed. [J credits jointly with 263 PADDLE. Note that PADDLE fired from stbd, HAMMERHEAD from port, almost simultaneously.] — — Dec 44 — — — — — I 8 W of Manila NG NG {Sumiwa M.} [No likely sub att.] 2 Styles Dec 44 9/00 31-43N 129-04E CV 29800 T2/4NUP Note Note PR indicates att was on group of 7 ships ident only as radar pips; fired at largest pip at 0027, timed expls heard; 395 REDFISH also heard expls. Japanese records cited by Tully rept no hits on any ship at this time. 2 Styles Dec 44 9/01 31-43N 129-04E Unk 4000 T1/ NUP Note Note PR says expl heard, not timed to CV. Japanese records cited by Tully rept no hits on any ship at this time. 3 Stevens, C.B. Dec 44 9/01 31-57N 129-01E DD 2300 T2/4NSR Note Note PR says fired at 0126 at pip believed to be nearest DD screeening unseen heavy ships; CV suddenly emerged from mist but was unable to get off a shot. [See next attack.] 3 Stevens, C.B. Dec 44 9/01 31-57N 129-01E DD 2300 T2/4NSR WIST 9 SW of Homozaki CV 24140 Junyo PR says fired at 0129 at second DD, timed hits & b/u noise heard. WS5&7 & Tully say Junyo hit by 2 torp stbd side at 0134, 1 f wd in empty avgas tank, the other in stbd eng rm which flooded, 19 killed, ship slowed to 12 kts. ULTRA rept hit at 32N 129E, to Sasebo for repair, never active again. [Converted from liner Kashiwara M while under constr. W credits REDFISH and SEA DEVIL, but 395 REDFISH att this day is more likely. 2 McGregor, L.D. Dec 44 9/02 31-57N 129-01E CV 29800 T1/6NSR WIST 9 32-15N 129E DD 1262 Maki PR says convoy seen at 0110 to be BB, CV, 3 DD; CV dropped astern of others & making 12 kts, BB & 1 DD retired, 2 DD with CV; at 0156 fired 6 torp, 1 ran circular, 1 hit seen and heard on CV, another expl seen & heard but target not ident. (Many expl heard between 0137 & 0211.) WS5&7 say Maki hit at 0204, bow crushed but reached Nagasaki for repair. {W credits 390 PLAICE.} 2 McGregor, L.D. Dec 44 9/02 31-57N 129-01E CV 29800 T1/6NSR Note Note Tully says Junyo poss hit in bow at 0205 with minor damage to stem. [See 390 PLAICE & 395 REDFISH attacks this date.] 2 McGregor, L.D. Dec 44 9/03 32-13N 129-13E CV 29800 T1/6NSR

Damg. Eval. S* XE S S3 S S3 S S3 S S SJ S1P

S 03

S S SJ S1P

X S XE D 03

D 03 D XR D M T1P

D M D1

0 XR D

247 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 3259

HMS PORPOISE 3260

3

HMS SHALIMAR 3261

2

405 SEA OWL 3262

1

HMS SHALIMAR 3263

2

387 PINTADO 3264

3

387 PINTADO 3265

3

HMS SUBTLE 3266

2

387 PINTADO 3267

3

320 BERGALL 3268

2

320 BERGALL 3269

2

324 BLENNY 3270

1

324 BLENNY 3271

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3259–3274 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Note 9 32-13N 129-13E CV 24140 Junyo L PR says fired 6 torp at 0320, believe 1 hit stbd at 0324, 2 sets b/u noise. Tully says Junyo missed T1P by 6 torp ca 0326, 1 hit bow (either at 0205 or here) and ruptured stem plates. [See comments for 390 PLAICE att.] Turner Dec 44 10 Malacca Strait Jk 30 Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, date from Success Book. S3 Meeke Dec 44 10 Malacca Strait Jk 100 G S M 10 Sumatra area A-Ms 150 Nichinan M. #5 BSH says S, date from Success Book. M1 describes as wooden motor-sail. S4 Bennett Dec 44 11/05 33-48N 128-20E DD 1300 T2/2NSV S WIS 11 Tsushima> Goto SC 135 Cha 76 S PR says 1st hit by CUTY, then stern part S by Mk 18-2. WS says all records say S 11 Dec between S1 Tsushima & Goto Is. [WS26 attributes to mine. This ship not in J.] Meeke Dec 44 11 Malacca Strait Jk 120 G S M 11 Sumatra area C-AK 119 Mankei M. S BSH says S, date from Success Book. M1 describes as motor-sail. S3 Clarey Dec 44 12/24 20-34N 118-45E AK 7500 T2/3NSR S WI 12 200 mi SE Takao LST 890 T 104 S J 13 Sub position {1900e} PR says blew up & disappeared. ULTRA posit 19-30N 118-40E. WS11-50 and microfilm S3 JD211 say S 15 Dec in Masinloc area (off San Fernando) together with T 106. Clarey Dec 44 12/24 20-34N 118-45E AK 4000 T1/3NSR S WIS 12 200 mi SE Takao APD 1500 T 12 S J 13 Sub position {1900e} PR says blew up & disappeared. ULTRA posit 19-30N 118-40E. WS says left Manila 12 S1 Dec for Japan, S late that day. Andrew Dec 44 12-14 Malacca Strait Jk(3) NG Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, exact dates not given. S3 Clarey Dec 44 13/03 20-07N 118-56E AK 7500 T1/10NSV S Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, slowed to 3 kts, blew up & S. 03 Hyde Dec 44 13/20 08-10N 105-31E CA 12500 T2/3NSR S ISW 13 Cape Camau CA 13380 Myoko M PR says bow broke off & S. ULTRA posit 08-09N 105-40E, en rt Empire with convoy T1 HI-82, towed to Singapore; never operational again. WS5 says was with DD Ushio, both prev D, hit ca 2039, 20 meters of stern blown off; as surfaced sub was moving to att Ushio, Myoko hit BERGALL with 8-inch shell. Hyde Dec 44 13/20 08-10N 105-31E CA 11500 T1/3NSR D S Note PR says target stopped, poss D, hit BERGALL with 8-inch shell. [See previous BERGALL entry. 03 WS5 says Myoko was only CA present.] Hazzard Dec 44 14/07 16-27N 119-43E Trk 250 GD S M 14 SE Pacific B-Ms 47 Taisho M. #5 SU WI XPkt PR noted white 5 on bridge, heeled over & S. M1 says 5 killed. [Not on GF list.] S1 Hazzard Dec 44 14/22 15-46N 119-45E DE WIS 14 Hermana Mayor PF J PR says expl & S. ULTRA posit 15-50N 119E. WS says left Bazalonga, Dec, torp & S @ sub position.

800 T2/3NSR 940 CD 28 {800} Luzon for Manila 14

S S S1

HMS SHALIMAR 3272

2

Meeke Dec 44 14 Malacca Strait Cstr 1200 T1/4 S WIM 14 Off Belawan XAM 163 Choun M. #7 S Success Book says S. BSH evaluates att unsuccessful. ULTRA posit 03-38N 099-12E. SBS S1 claims mine. WS26 says S @ 03-55N 098-50, poss by sub. {W credits HMS TALLY HO; no such att listed.}

HMS SPITEFUL 3273

5

Sherwood Dec 44 14 SW Sibaru I. Cstr 200 M 14 NE Koepang A-Ms 45 Ult NG NG PR says 80 hits, S. ULTRA rept S. M1 says no loss entry but untraced post-war.

366 HAWKBILL 3274

2

Scanland Dec 44 15/19 16- N 117-39E DD 1000 T3/3NSR WIS 15 NW of Manila DE 1262 Momo J {760} PR says S at once. WS5 says D by a/c 14 Dec, while heading for Takao with Ch 50 was hit by 1 torp in #2 boiler rm & S, 30 killed. {Intel says entered Cavite 24 Dec; prob misidentification.}

G Mansho M.

S S S3 S S S1P

248

Attack Numbers 3275–3290 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 2 Scanland Dec 44 15/21 16- N 117-39E DD 1000 T1/13NSR D UltS Note PR says stopped, under way again. ULTRA says Ch 60 rept no D 1st att, hit 2nd @ 16-40N 03 117-42E [prob ref to Momo]. WS4 says D by a/c 14 Dec, missed here. [Surrendered at end of war.] 2 Meeke Dec 44 15 Malacca Strait Tug 40 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 2 Meeke Dec 44 15 Malacca Strait Ltr 150 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 2 Meeke Dec 44 15 Malacca Strait Ltr 150 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 11 Williams, R.R. Dec 44 16/03 27-35N 141-35E AK 5000 T2/3NSR S MI 16 27-24N 141-44E B-AK 2111 Juzan M.[I-Go] S WJ XAP {Jusan M.} S {Juzan M.} PR says seen to S. WS2 says was in convoy 3209 c/o 4 marus & 4 escorts, torp 0229 & drifted, S1 S 0252, 33 killed. [I gives name as Juzan M I-Go.] 6 Marriott Dec 44 16/11 05-56S 104-46E MV 3000 T1/4DUP S IJSM 16 W Sunda Strait XAK 1986 Shoei M. S Note PR says S. ULTRA posit 05-57S 104-45E. WS1 says left Latai Bay, Java 16 Dec for Sumatra; S1 torp & S ca 2203 @ 05-57S 104-44E, 12 killed. [Was initially XPG, rerated 15 Mar 43.] {W credits HMS TALLY HO, no such att listed.} 2 Mars Dec 44 17-29 N Malacca Str. Smc(13) 360 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed by gunfire, demo & ramming, 20 POWs. Success Book describes as twakows, S3 exact dates not given. 2 Mars Dec 44 17-29 N Malacca Str. Ltr(2) NG G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed. Exact dates not given; Success Book says 1 ltr. S3 2 Mars Dec 44 17+ N Malacca Str. Sam(6) NG G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book gives dates 17-29 Dec only. Not in BSH. D4 2 McGregor, L.D. Dec 44 19/16 28-59N 124-03E CV 28000 T2/9DUP S WIT 19 NW Miyako Jima CV 17150 Unryu S J {18500} PR says afire, listed to stbd, stern under, photos. ULTRA rept hit @ 1637 & 1645, posit 28-19N S1 123-40E. Acc to Tully, left Kure 17 Dec with Hinoki, Momi & Shigure; hit at 1635 stbd side, 2 boiler rms flooded; hit again 1650 & cargo of Ohka bombs expl; S bow first at 1657; 1240 lost, 147 rescued by Shigure. 6 House Dec 44 19/21 49-33N 149-40E AO 6500 T1/4NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, smoke column & oil slick seen later. 03 — — Dec 44 — — — — — X J 19 44-56N 147-39E A-AK 940 {Hiroshi M. #3}S J credits unk sub. [No likely sub att; WS1 says S in storm, I says by a/c, both 17 Sep 44 @ J XE position; M1 says definitely S by storm 20 Dec @ this position. Basis for J attribution unknown. See att by 184 SKIPJACK 6 Nov & 183 SEAL 13 Nov.]

366 HAWKBILL 3275

HMS SHALIMAR 3276 HMS SHALIMAR 3277 HMS SHALIMAR 3278 230 FINBACK 3279

HMS STOIC 3280

HMS THULE 3281

HMS THULE 3282 HMS THULE 3283 395 REDFISH 3284

308 APOGON 3285 — 3286

315 SEALION 3287

405 SEA OWL 3288

HMS TRENCHANT 3289 249 FLASHER 3290

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Putman Dec 44 21/01 17-48N 114-09E AK 15800 T6/9NSR WIS 20 18-10N 115-30E AF 15820 Mamiya J {7000} PR says hit & stopped, S by 2nd salvo. ULTRA posit 17-55N 114-11E, hit at 20/2040 & 21/0137. WS1 says little known about loss 20 Dec en rt Saigon to Philippine Is.

S S

1

Bennett Dec 44 21/18 32-21N 128-54E XPC 300 T1/1TUS Ult 21 32-18N 128-54E NG NG NG PR says fired CUTY at 2 whale killers, hit heard 5 min later, b/u noise, 2nd XPC seen picking . up survivors ULTRA rept torp att, D.

S NG D3U

4

Hezlet Dec 44 21 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S by gunfire.

S

5

Grider Dec 44 22/05 15-04N 109-06E AO 10000 T2/3NSR IJSM 22 15-07N 109-05E C-AO 9204 Otowasan M. PR says blew up. WS2 says was important high-speed tanker convoy HI-82 Singapore-Moji c/o

Malacca Strait

LC(2)

100

G Unk

S1

S3 S S S1

249 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

249 FLASHER 3291

5

249 FLASHER 3292

5

307 TILEFISH 3293

4

HMS TERRAPIN 3294

4

HMS TRENCHANT 3295

4

HMS TUDOR 3296

4

324 BLENNY 3297

1

239 WHALE 3298

10

239 WHALE 3299

10

239 WHALE 3300

10

239 WHALE 3301

10

317 BARBERO 3302

2

317 BARBERO 3303

2

HMS TUDOR 3304

4

HMS TUDOR 3305

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3291–3305 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 5 AOs & 5 escorts; hit by 2 torp 0550 @ 15-02N 109-08E, expl, burned & S stern first, 63 crew, 56 military & 1 passenger killed. Grider Dec 44 22/05 15-04N 109-06E AO 10000 T2/3NSR S IJSM 22 15-07N 109-05E A/C-AO 10239 Arita M. S PR says expl. WS2 says hit 1 min after Otowasan M by 1 torp port side, burned & S 0622, 57 S1 crew killed. Grider Dec 44 22/05 15-04N 109-06E AO 10000 T2/4NSR S WIJSM 22 15-07N 109-05E XAO 9204 Omurosan M. S PR says hits seen, blew up later. ULTRA rept S in convoy HI-82. WS2 says hit in stern 1 min S1 after Arita M, burned & S in 40 min, 2 crew killed. Keithly Dec 44 22/11 34-33N 138-02E CA 9000 T3/8DUP S WIS 22 W of Omaezaki TB 600 Chidori S J {527} PR says broke in two, stern S immediately, bow 45 min later. ULTRA posit 34-36N 138-03E. S1 WS says left Toba 21 Dec on local patrol; torp & S 22nd @ 34-30N 138-02E, casualties unk. Brunner Dec 44 22 Malacca Strait Cstr 900 G SJ S 20 01-18S 104-34E C-AO 834 {Yae M. #6} S I {Iyasaka M. #6} Joint with HMS TRENCHANT; Success Book identifies as aux Sakura M [see 364 HAMMERS3PQ HEAD 10 Jul 45]; sinking not claimed in BSH. [WS1 says Yae M #6 torp & S 20 Dec @ this location, 1 killed. Position not in Malacca Str. No known sub att 20 Dec. J and M1 say S 20 Dec by marine casualty.] Hezlet Dec 44 22 Malacca Strait Cstr 900 G SJ S 20 01-18S 104-34E C-AO 834 {Yae M. #6} S I {Iyasaka M. #6} Joint with HMS TRENCHANT; Success Book identifies as aux Sakura M [see 364 HAMMERS3PQ HEAD 10 Jul 45]; sinking not claimed in BSH. [WS1 says Yae M #6 torp & S 20 Dec @ this location, 1 killed. Position not in Malacca Str. No known sub att 20 Dec. J and M1 say S 20 Dec by marine casualty.] Porter Dec 44 22 W coast Burma Sch 70 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, date from Success Book. S3 Hazzard Dec 44 23/10 16-50N 120-18E AP 10000 T5/6DUP S IJSM 23 San Fernando C-AK 4156 Kenzui M. S PR says hit heard, covered by smoke, b/u noise. ULTRA posit 16-40N 120-16E. WS1 says left S1 Takao 14 Dec for North San Fernando with 2740 men of 10th Division; with eng probs anchored NW Luzon 22nd, made repairs & left with escort Kanju; ca 1120 23rd @ sub position was hit stbd side in #1, 2, & 4 holds & eng rm & S immed, 1470 soldiers, 3 guard force, 29 gunners & 37 crew lost. Grady Dec 44 23/22 29-04N 129-45E Tra 150 GN S Ult 23 NG NG 180 Tomei M. S PR says hit by 4-inch, seen to S, #304 on ship. ULTRA rept this & 1 other S by gunfire 24/1800. S2Q Grady Dec 44 23/22 29-04N 129-45E Sam 80 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch, seen to S. S3 Grady Dec 44 23/22 29-04N 129-45E Sam 80 GN S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch, seen to S. S3 Grady Dec 44 23/22 29-04N 129-45E Tra 100 GN S M 23 Akuseki-Shima C-AK 165 Gokoku M. #45 S PR says abandoned & settling. M1 says motor-sail ship, 1 killed. S3 Hartman Dec 44 24/00 02-45N 110-53E AO 7500 T1/6NSR S WIS 24 02-42N 111-05E PC 442 Ch 30 S PR says fired in heavy storm, heard 2 expl, lead ship disintegrated, saw AO expl, pip lost. ULTRA S1 says CD 43 rept att & D to convoy SIMA-18 @ 02-55N 110-50E; c/o Koshin M 2865T, Nagayoshi M, Kyoei M #3 1189T, CD 43, Ch 30, Ch 3, P 103. WS2 says was with return trip of convoy SHIMA RINJI c/o Shoei M, Koshin M, Eiho M, Kyoshi M #3 & escorts, torp ca 2300 23 Dec; WS4 says S 24 Dec @ 02-45N 110-53E. [Not in J.] Hartman Dec 44 24/00 02-45N 110-53E AO 5000 T1/ NSR D S Note PR says smoke seen, dead in water, expl. WS2 shows no other ship hit. 03 Porter Dec 44 24 W coast Burma Sch 70 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 Porter Dec 44 24 W coast Burma Jk 25 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3

250

Attack Numbers 3306–3321 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 2 Hartman Dec 44 25/00 01-10N 108-20E AK 4000 T3/4NUP M 25 00-51N 108-18E A-AK 4277 Junpo M. IJS XAP PR says stern blown off. WS1 says was captured ship [ex-Ch Shun Foong], left Singapore 23 Dec for Kuching with army unit & other passengers; ca 0139 25th @ loc given was hit in stern & again in eng rm & burned, fire spread to cargo of shells in #4 hold, expl & S, 561 passengers & 26 crew lost. [Ship not in W.] 5 Spender Dec 44 25 06-45S 112-20E Cstr 350 GD M 25 Off Surabaya B-AK 176 Meiko M. BSH says cstr S. ULTRA rept 239 T navy motor-sail Taian M, name questionable. [That ship sunk by 319 BECUNA 2 Jan 45.] — — Dec 44 — — — — — I 25 SE C. Batalan C-AO 6930 {Yuzan M. #2} [I lists 6859T ship of same name S 15 Nov 44 (see 259 JACK 14 Nov); WS says this date is error in WS1; no likely sub att 25 Dec.]

317 BARBERO 3306

HMS SIRDAR 3307

— 3308

HMS TRENCHANT 3309

HMS TERRAPIN 3310

HMS TRENCHANT 3311

HMS TERRAPIN 3312

HMS TRENCHANT 3313

HMS TERRAPIN 3314

HMS TRENCHANT 3315

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

HMS TERRAPIN 3316

4

HMS TUDOR 3317

4

HMS TUDOR 3318

4

HMS TERRAPIN 3319

4

324 BLENNY 3320

1

HMS TUDOR 3321

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S S1

S S S1 X D XE

Hezlet Dec 44 25 Pulo Padang Tra NG G SJ WISM 25 03-19N 099-45E XAM 219 Reisui M. S Joint with HMS TERRAPIN; engaged convoy of 4 cstrs, trawler blew up & S. ULTRA rept 4 M/S S1P shelled by 2 subs. WS1 says S by sub gunfire ca 1830 @ loc given; M1 says 5 killed. {W says S by torp.} Brunner Dec 44 25 Pulo Padang Tra NG G SJ WISM 25 03-19N 099-45E XAM 219 Reisui M. S Joint with HMS TRENCHANT; engaged convoy of 4 cstrs, trawler blew up & S. ULTRA rept S1P 4 M/S shelled by 2 subs. WS1 says S by sub gunfire ca 1830 @ loc given. M1 says 5 killed. {W says S by torp.} Hezlet Dec 44 25 Pulo Padang Cstr 100 G UltM 25 03-19N 099-43E NG NG Hinode M. #23 Joint with HMS TERRAPIN, 1 cstr burned out. ULTRA rept m/s shelled. M cites Taheiyo Senso Tokusetsu Shi Kantei Shi: shelled & sunk while in a 4-ship convoy escorted by Reisui M. Brunner Dec 44 25 Pulo Padang Cstr 100 G UltM 25 03-19N 099-43E NG NG Hinode M. #23 Joint with HMS TRENCHANT; 1 cstr burned out. ULTRA rept m/s shelled. M cites Taheiyo Senso Tokusetsu Shi Kantei Shi: shelled & sunk while in a 4-ship convoy escorted by Reisui M.

SJ S S1P SJ S S1P

Hezlet Dec 44 25 Pulo Padang Cstr NG G M 25 03-19N 099-43E C-Ms 69 Wakamiya M. Ult Ms {97} Joint with HMS TERRAPIN, 1 cstr afire, 2 beached. ULTRA rept grounded & S. M1 does not list as S, but no post-war record. [Apparently war loss.] Brunner Dec 44 25 Pulo Padang Cstr NG G M 25 03-19N 099-43E C-Ms 69 Wakamiya M. Ult Ms {97} Joint with HMS TRENCHANT; 1 cstr afire, 2 beached. ULTRA rept grounded & S. M1 does not list as S, but no post-war record. [Apparently war loss.]

DJ S

Hezlet Dec 44 25 Pulo Padang Cstr(2) NG Claim Unconfirmed Joint with HMS TERRAPIN, beached. Brunner Dec 44 25 Pulo Padang Cstr(2) NG Claim Unconfirmed Joint with HMS TRENCHANT, beached. Porter Dec 44 25 W coast Burma Sch 70 Ult 25 NG NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says S. Porter Dec 44 25 W coast Burma Jk 15 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says S. Brunner Dec 44 26 Malacca Strait CMc NG Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S, but not claimed by name. Hazzard Dec 44 27/14 17-16N 120-24E AK 4000 Ult PR says expl heard, poss hit. ULTRA rept torp tracks @ 17-19N 120-24E.

DJ

Porter Dec 44 27 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

Sch

45

G Unk G Unk

S2P DJ S S2P

D3P DJ

D3P G S Meisin M. #6 S S2Q G S Unk S3 T1/5 S Unident S3U T1/2DUP D Note 03 G Unk

S S3

251 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 247 DACE 3322

247 DACE 3323

6

6

HMS THULE 3324

2

366 HAWKBILL 3325

2

HMS SEASCOUT 3326

1

HMS SEASCOUT 3327

1

HMS STATESMAN 3328 HMS TERRAPIN 3329 HMS TRENCHANT 3330 HMS THOROUGH 3331 HMS TUDOR 3332

4

4

4

4

4

394 RAZORBACK 2 3333

394 RAZORBACK 2 3334

394 RAZORBACK 2 3335

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3322–3335 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Cole, O.R. Dec 44 28/12 12-39N 109-30E AK 4000 T1/4DUP M 28 12-36N 109-38E C-APK 3218 Chefoo M. Note PR says poss hit. ULTRA rept att on Nozaki @ 13-26N 109-38E. [See next att. Also ident by Cundall. M1 has no details. D prob minor. WS1 & J say S by a/c at Saigon 12 Jan 45.] Cole, O.R. Dec 44 28/12 12-39N 109-30E AK 4000 T1/2DUP WIS 28 Off C. Varella AF 640 Nozaki J {1000e} PR says expl heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept posit 12-36N 109-38E, being escorted to Saigon by Ch 43. WS11-34 says torp & S while acting as convoy escort; WS5 says DDs Kaya, Sugi & Kashi found 25 survivors of Nozaki 29 Dec off Camranh Bay. Mars Dec 44 28 N Malacca Str. SS NG T1/3 Claim Unconfirmed BSH evaluates expl as premature. Scanland Dec 44 29/21 05-35S 113-29E Trk 300 GN Note 29 05-29S 113-08E Ltr 250 Lighter #130 PR says #230 on bow. [Ident from notes by Wilds in NavHistCtr.] Kelly Dec 44 29 Nicobar Is. Cstr 500 G UltM 29 Car Nicobar A-Ms 150 Nittai M. #6 {Nichitai M. #6} BSH says shelled beached cstr. ULTRA rept being refloated. M1 says D, extent not given. Kelly Dec 44 29 Nicobar Is. Cstr 500 G M 29 Car Nicobar Misc Note Kashiwa M. #10 Note BSH says shelled beached cstr. ULTRA rept being refloated, gives size as 200T. Bulkeley Dec 44 29 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book. Brunner Dec 44 29 Claim Unconfirmed Success Book says S; not in BSH.

NE Sumatra

Jk

50

G Unk

Malacca Strait

Jk

70

G Unk

Hezlet Dec 44 29 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

Malacca Strait

Damg. Eval. D D D1 S S S1

S 03 S S S2Q D M D1 D M D1 S S3 S D3

Jk(2)

40

G Unk

Hopkins Dec 44 29 W coast Siam Jk(2) 120 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Porter Dec 44 29 W coast Burma Jk 100 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Brown Dec 44 30/14 21-00N 121-24E AO 7500 T2/6DSP Note Note PR says att convoy c/o 2 AO, 2 AK, 1 DD & 1 DE; at 1345 fired at lg AO, raked bow & cruiser stern, course 290T, last seen smoking with 5 deg list, heard b/u noises. ULTRA rept att on convoy @ 21-00N 121-15E, Oi M towed to Raffles I., Kazuura M & Sorachi M not D. According to WS2 & M1 Oei M & Sorechi M were not in this convoy; Oei M was in southbound convoy HI-85 (Takao-Singapore), no D recorded. The convoy att here was MATA-38 (Manila-Takao) c/o Muroran M, Teikai M, Kazuura M, Nissho M, DD Kuretake, Ch 18, Ch 21, & 3 unident escorts. MATA-38 left N. San Fernando ca 0800 30 Dec and at 1310 was att by 26 a/c, Muroran M & Ch 18 sunk, Teikai M burned, abandoned & drifted ashore, Nissho M & Kazuura M D but reached Takao 2 Jan. The PR does not mention a/c involved in the att. [See add’l info with later att.] Brown Dec 44 30/15 21-00N 121-24E ODD 800 T2/6DUP WIJS 30 Bashi Channel DD 820 Kuretake PR says hit by 1/4 1358, bow disintegrated, foremast tilting, down f wd; 1445 hit drifting DD 1 ⁄ 2 & S. ULTRA rept hit ca 1400 & 1450 @ 21-00N 121-15E. WS2 & WSE-8 say left San Fernando with MATA-38, S same day. M1 says hit by 2 torp, bow blown off. Brown Dec 44 30/21 21-36N 121-12E AK 4000 T3/7NUP M 30 Sub position A-AK 5859 Brazil M. PR says same convoy now c/o 2 AK & 1 AO, 2059 fired 3 at med APK, dull flash, 2 timed hits heard; 2112 same ship hit by 1/4 fired at next ship. M1 says this was not convoy MATA-38 but a separate one c/o Brazil M and Enoura M from San Fernando, Luzon to Takao; Brazil M had minor D, prob from dud & Enoura M was narrowly missed.

S S3 S S3 S S3 S 03

S S S1

D L L3

252

Attack Numbers 3336–3352 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 394 RAZORBACK 2 3336

HMS TERRAPIN 3337 HMS TRENCHANT 3338 HMS SHAKESPEARE 3339

HMS TRENCHANT 3340 393 QUEENFISH 3341

382 PICUDA 3342

220 BARB 3343

HMS STATESMAN 3344 HMS STATESMAN 3345 HMS THOROUGH 3346 HMS SUBTLE 3347 309 ASPRO 3348 319 BECUNA 3349 319 BECUNA 3350

285 BALAO 3351 234 KINGFISH 3352

4

4

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Comments Brown Dec 44 30/21 21-36N 121-12E AK 7500 Note PR says 2100 fired 3 at middle target, lg AO or AK, rec’d gunfire from both targets; 4 more but believed 1 struck ship hit in prev att. M1 says Enoura M was missed. Brunner Dec 44 30 Malacca Strait Jk(2) 40 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book. Hezlet Dec 44 30 Claim Unconfirmed Success Book says D; not in BSH. Swanston IJSM

Malacca Strait

Jk

50

Vessel Name T2/3NUP Note 2112 fired Dem Unk

Damg. Eval. S 03 S S3

G Unk

S D3

Dec 44 31 31

11-40N 093-15E MV 2500 T5/6 11-00N 093-12E A-APK 2515 Unryu M. E Port Blair BSH says S. WS1 says hit in stern ca 1145, aft third blown off, burned & S 40 min later. ULTRA rept being salvaged. M says army document gives sinking location as 11-50N 093-10E. [Captured ship, ex-Br Wulin.] 2 crew and 46 passengers killed.

4

S S S1

Hezlet Dec 44 31 Malacca Strait Jk(2) 50 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 3 Loughlin Jan 45 1/10 25-11N 135-15E Pat 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4", 40mm & 20mm, set afire, also hit by 382 PICUDA, last seen dead in water & burning. 5 Shepard Jan 45 1/11 25-00N 135-15E Tra 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 hits of 19 rounds 4" fired, set afire with 20mm, also hit by 393 QUEENFISH, last seen dead in water. 11 Fluckey Jan 45 1/14 25-15N 135-21E Mis 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says found pat lying to, fires out, had been hit in bow by 4"; 1328 boarded & searched topside; 1349 hit by 13 4" rounds, crew emerged & abandoned, photos, S at 1405.

S

4

Bulkeley Jan 45 1 NE Sumatra Ltr(4) 400 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA msg gives sub posit off Ujong Pasangan.

S

Bulkeley Jan 45 1 Claim Unconfirmed Success Book says D; not in BSH.

D

4

4

NE Sumatra

Ltr(2)

50

G Unk

Hopkins Jan 45 1 Malacca Strait Jk 120 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says left afire. 3 Andrew Jan 45 1-4 Malacca Strait Jk(4) 70 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, exact dates not given. 6 Stevenson, HC Jan 45 2/07 22-42N 119-14E AK 7500 T1/6TUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, 4 hot runs in tubes. 2 Sturr Jan 45 2/07 05-50S 113-12E Trk 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left afire & listing, photo. 2 Sturr Jan 45 2/13 06-09S 113-33E Trk 800 GD UltM 2 E Madura I. C-AK 239 Taian M. PR says sunk by 5-inch. ULTRA rept S off Surukan. [Ship of same name & tons rept S 25 Dec by HMS SIRDAR.] 7 DeArellano Jan 45 2/20 38-45N 122-56E Sch 700 T1/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says 3 masts, broke in two & S. 10 Harper Jan 45 3/21 30-29N 142-03E AK 5500 T2/3NSR IM 3 30-21N 142-13E A-AK 1941 Iyasaka M. JS {Yaei M.} PR says fired at AK & AO in heavy seas, pips disappeared from radar. WS2 says left Chichi-Jima for

S3 P S2PU P S2PU P S2PU

S3

D4 D D3 S S3 D 03 S S3 S S S2 S S3U S S S1

253 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Tateyama 1 Jan in convoy 4101, ca 2030 3 Jan @ 30-21N 142-15E hit by torp & S by bow in 1 min, 27 crew, 2 gunners and 2 passengers killed. 10 Harper Jan 45 3/21 30-29N 142-03E AO 10000 T3/9NSR IJSM 3 30-21N 142-13E C-APK 1831 Shibazono M. PR says pip disappeared from radar. WS2 says hit ca 2030 stbd side by 2 torp, split in two & S, 57 crew

234 KINGFISH 3353

HMS SHAKESPEARE 3354

268 PUFFER 3355 244 CAVALLA 3356

244 CAVALLA 3357

309 ASPRO 3358

193 SWORDFISH 3359

407 SEA ROBIN 3360

321 BESUGO 3361

382 PICUDA 3362

413 SPOT 3363

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3353–3363 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Swanston Jan 45 3 E Nancowry Str. MV 700 G Note N Unident Ult 3 NG AM Note {W 1} BSH says torp missed, sub hit in gun action & unable to dive. ULTRA rept W 1 recd 4 hits, medium D &casualties. [WS says W 1 based at Onagawa, Japan, S 10 Aug 45 by a/c; U.S. Navy Chronolog y shows W 1 att here, but M1 says it was sunk 4 May 42; no mention of D to any minesweeper here; does not resemble MV attacked; ULTRA ident prob incorrect. Although it has been determined that the identification of W 1 is incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] 6 Dwyer Jan 45 4/17 27-13N 128-23E Lug 500 T1/3DUP Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says steam lugger, disintegrated. 3 Kossler Jan 45 5/20 05-00S 112-16E AK 2000 T1/3NSR WIJSM 5 05-00S 112-20E XAN 909 Kanko M. PR says disintegrated & S. WS1&2 say left Surabaya for Balikpapan 5 Jan; torp & S ca 2214 @ loc given, casualties not given. 3 Kossler Jan 45 5/20 05-00S 112-16E AO 2000 T1/ NSR WIJSM 5 05-00S 112-20E XAN 971 Shunsen M. PR says expl & S immediately. WS1&2 say left Surabaya 5 Jan for Balikpapan 5 Jan with 80 naval passengers, medical supplies & military scrip; ca 2214 @ loc given was torp & S, casualties not given. 6 Stevenson, HC Jan 45 5/24 21-57N 119-44E AO 8000 T2/4NSR MS 3-5 Note LS 8160 Shinshu M. J Sub position {8170} Note PR says resembled AO, dead in water, hits blew mast up, S. ULTRA rept S 3 Jan @ 22-40N 119-35E by a/c. WS1 & M1 say after unloading most troops left San Fernando 1 Jan in convoy MATA-40 for Moji; on 3 Jan was att by waves of carrier a/c, disabled & abandoned, 283 passengers, 66 gunners & 33 crew killed; derelict drifted until S by ASPRO. [W says D by sub torp 3 Jan 45 between Manila & Takao, S 5 Jan @ 21-57N 119-44E by TF 38; I says D by a/c 3 Jan & S by a/c 5 Jan 45 SW of Takao; W & I show tons as 8160; J credits jointly with a/c.] 13L Montross Jan 45 5 Unk Unk Unk Unk ISM 5 29-35N 141-07E A-AK 572 Shoto M. J Off Bonin Is. SWORDFISH was to patrol ca 30-00N 132-00E until further ordered; 9 Jan ord to vicinity of Okinawa for photo recon; poss radar contact by 369 KETE 12 Jan @ 27-00N 128-40E. WS3 says Shoto M left Chichi-Jima for Tateyama 4 Jan in convoy 3231, ca 1705 5 Jan hit in bow by torp & S by 1906, 6 killed; CD 4 claimed sub S in counterattack. 1 Stimson Jan 45 6/01 19-41N 111-25E AK 4000 T2/3NSR WIJSM 6 19-45N 111-25E XAO 5135 Tarakan M. PR says hits seen, escort went alongside, debris later. WS2 says was in convoy YUHO-Rin 2 Yulin-Hong Kong; ca 0208 hit port side in eng rm, flooded & S ca 0300, 12 killed; survivors in lifeboats rescued by Hatsukari after 7 hrs. [Torp by 256 HAKE 2 Apr 44 & f wd part S; WS2 says recd temp bow & bridge at Singapore, left there 2 Oct for Japan but needed more repairs at Yulin; left there 4 Nov but ret for more repairs; was to have gone to Hong Kong in YUHO-Rin 2 & ult to Takao. W lists ship as both XAO & Std AO 1TM.] 3 Wogan Jan 45 6/20 06-57N 102-57E AO 10000 T3/6NSR WJSM 6 Sub position XAO 10020 Nichiei M. I 04-30N 103-30E PR says burned, capsized & S stern first. ULTRA posit 06-45N 102-55E. WS1 says left Singapore 3 Jan for Moji with 13000 tons heavy oil & 205 passengers; ca 2215 6th @ loc given was torp port side eng rm by surfaced sub & S by stern in 5 hrs, 41 crew killed, no mention of passengers. [I gives posit 04-30N 103-30E; W says Gulf of Thailand.] 5 Shepard Jan 45 7/11 25-38N 121-08E AO 10000 T2/4DUP ISM 7 25-44N 121-14E A/C-AO 10045 Munakata M. PR says att convoy in very heavy seas, hits heard; 220 BARB PR says ship seen to blow up. ULTRA rept with convoy HI-87 Moji to Singapore, bow D, reached Keelung 7 Jan. WS1 says hit in #2 tank ca 1127 @ 25-42N 121-14E, arr Keelung same day, hit there by a/c 21 Jan, total loss. [J credits this as a/c only.] 1 Post Jan 45 7/11 31-20N 123-04E Tra 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says broke in half, seen to S.

Damg. Eval.

S S S1

D M D2U

S S3U S S S1 S S S1 S S SJ S1P

0 S SU S1L

S S S1

S S S1

S H T1P

S S3

254

Attack Numbers 3364–3373 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Comments 1 Post Jan 45 Claim Unconfirmed PR says capsized & S. — — Jan 45 WI [Location not specific enough to

413 SPOT 3364 — 3365

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Date

Location

Type

Tons

Vessel Name

7/11

31-20N 123-04E

Tra

100

GD Unk

Damg. Eval. S

S3 — — — — — Q 7 South Seas XPkt 78 {Nichiei M. #2} S identify att; not on GF list No likely sub att listed.] XE

285 BALAO 3366

7

220 BARB 3367

11 Fluckey Jan 45 8/18 24-55N 120-26E AP 10000 T1/3DUP S J 8 24-54N 120-26E A-AK 9256 {Anyo M.} S Note PR says att convoy of 8 ships, many escorts, all painted gray; fired 1824 at AP with 4 large XR goal posts, stbd track, 4 hits close together, 3rd produced tremendous expl, last seen with stern up 30 deg, bow in mud. WS2 says this was convoy MOTA-30 c/o Tatsuyo M 6892T, Hisagawa M 6996T, Rashin M 5462T, Meiho M 2857T, Manju M 6515T, Sanyo M 2854T, Hikoshima M 2854T, Anyo M 9256T, Taiga M 6923T, 3 or 4 CD escorts. ULTRA rept 1820 att & D @ 24-59N 120-25E; 1830 from Hisakawa M, att on unident ship; 2200 att & D @ 24-34N 120-00E; 2204 att, no D, @ 24-31N 120-35E. [Note: all US subs used H-zone time; adj 1 hr ahead to Japanese time. J credits Anyo M to BARB @ this posit but WS2 says not hit until 2047; 382 PICUDA att 2054 appears more likely; this att prob hit one of the ships S later. Of ships not hit later, Hisagawa M was S by a/c ca 1255 9 Jan, Rashin M slight D by a/c 0905 9 Jan, Meiho M & Taiga M ran aground while evading, S by a/c @ Keelung while under repair.]

220 BARB 3368

11 Fluckey Jan 45 8/18 24-55N 120-26E AK 9200 T1/ DUP J 8 24-54N 120-26E AO 2854 {Sanyo M.} Note PR says Kaga M type seen afire amidships above waterline, claimed D. SORG gives half credit with 382 PICUDA 2054 att same day. [J credits Sanyo M to this att, but BARB att 2154 appears more likely; this att prob hit one of the ships S later.]

P S*

11 Fluckey Jan 45 8/18 24-55N 120-26E AE 7500 T2/3DUP S 8 Off Keelung C-AO 6892 Tatsuyo M. J 24-31N 120-28E AK {5892} {Shinyo M.} Note PR says hit engines-aft AK, b/u noise heard for 90 min; 393 QUEENFISH PR says AE blew up 1838. WS2 says hit 1830 @ 24-50N 120-35E, cargo of ammo blew blew up, S instantly; all 63 crew killed. [WS says Shinyo M is misreading of same characters as Tatsuyo M. I says Shinyo M 6000T S by a/c SW of Taipei.]

S S

220 BARB 3369

DeArellano Jan 45 8/02 34-28N 122-39E AO 10500 T8/16NUR IJSM 7-8 SW Korea A/C-Ore 5244 Daigo M. PR says seen to S. WS1 says left Wakamatsu 4 Jan for Nanking with iron ore; ca 0115 8th @ 34-37N 122-12E was hit stbd side #3 hold, hit by 2 more 10 min later, broke in two & S 0200, 14 gunners & 12 crew killed; 49 survivors drifted in freezing conditions & 33 died, the last 16 reached China coast & all but 1 shot each other to avoid capture by communist troops. M1 says had full load of railroad ties, hit by total of 5 torp.

S S S1

XRXE

S1

393 QUEENFISH 3370

3

Loughlin Jan 45 8/20 24-51N 120-30E AK Note T0/10 0 M 8 24-29N 120-38E A/C-AO 2854 Hikojima M. SC J 24-37N 120-30E {Hikoshima M.} IS W cst Formosa SJ PR says fired 3 salvos 2010-2015, port track, missed 10000T AP 0/3, 7500T AK 0/3, 7500T T1PA AK 0/4; 2015 saw 2 hits by 382 PICUDA, another AE expl. [PICUDA PR says fired 2054.] ULTRA rept Hikoshima M aground, no hope of salvage. WS2 says evaded 26 torp, ran aground Tunghsiao Bay & abandoned, officially given up 12 Feb. [J credits QUEENFISH, BARB, & PICUDA jointly @ 24-37N 120-30E, presumably for driving ship ashore.]

382 PICUDA 3371

5

Shepard Jan 45 8/21 24-41N 120-40E AK 7600 T1/3NSR P M 8 24-29N 120-38E A/C-AO 2854 Hikojima M. SC J 24-37N 120-30E {Hikoshima M.} IS W cst Formosa SJ PR says fired 2054, hit seen & heard on unident APK, claimed D or PS; 220 BARB PR says T1PA 2 expl heard 2056. SORG gives half credit with BARB 2112 att. ULTRA rept aground, no hope of salvage. WS2 says evaded 26 torp, ran aground Tunghsiao Bay & abandoned, officially given up 12 Feb. [J credits PICUDA, BARB, & QUEENFISH jointly, presumably for driving ship ashore.]

382 PICUDA 3372

5

Shepard ISM

220 BARB 3373

AK 9200 T1/3NSR A/C9256 Anyo M. APK PR says hit seen & heard on unident; 220 BARB PR says expl heard 2056. SORG gives half credit with BARB att 1824. ULTRA says S morning 8 Jan, had 1084T nitrate cargo. WS2 says hit ca 2047 by 3 torp, broke in two & S in 3 min, 138 crew & large number of navy personnel killed. [J credits BARB 1824 att but this att appears more likely.]

11 Fluckey M

Jan 45

Jan 45

8/21 8

8/21 8

24-41N 120-40E 24-34N 120-37E

24-37N 120-31E 24-25N 120-29E

AK A-AK

7500 2857

T2/3DUP Meiho M.

P S S1

S D

255 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

220 BARB 3374

11

220 BARB 3375

11

393 QUEENFISH 3376

3

389 PIRANHA 3377

3

389 PIRANHA 3378

3

— 3379

—

244 CAVALLA 3380

—

— 3381

—

HNMS O-19 3382

8

HNMS O-19 3383

8

268 PUFFER 3384

6

268 PUFFER 3385

6

268 PUFFER 3386

6

268 PUFFER

6

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3374–3386 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. I Unknown DU PR says fired 2112 at trailing AK, stbd track, hits seen amidships & f wd, disappeared immed D1 from view & radar. WS2 says Sanyo M dodged torp tracks 2120. M1 says was in convoy MOTA30; on evening of 8 Jan was D by sub but escaped northward to Keelung, left there late Mar after repairs, S 28 Mar by US a/c. Fluckey Jan 45 8/21 24-37N 120-31E AK 7600 T1/ NSR P M 8 24-29N 120-38E A/C-AO 2854 Hikojima M. SC J 24-37N 120-30E {Hikoshima M.} IS W cst Formosa SJ PR says hit seen amidships on AK or AO, pip disappeared; SORG gives half credit with 382 T1PA PICUDA 2054 att. ULTRA rept aground, no hope of salvage. WS2 says evaded 26 torp, ran aground Tunghsiao Bay & abandoned, officially given up 12 Feb. [J credits BARB, PICUDA, & QUEENFISH jointly, presumably for driving ship ashore.] Fluckey Jan 45 8/22 24-31N 120-28E AE 7500 T3/3NSR S SM 8 24-54N 120-26E C-AO 2854 Sanyo M. S I W Formosa SA PR says fired 2134, stbd track, seen to blow up & disintegrate; 382 PICUDA PR says ship S1 blew up @ 2136. ULTRA says unident ship rept att, D 2200 @ 24-34E 120-00. WS2 says hit ca 2130 in #4 hold by 1 of 3 torp from stbd, ran aground 2330 @ 24-42N 120-46E, broke in two & S, 29 crew and 17 gunners killed. [J credits BARB @ posit of 1824 att.] Loughlin Jan 45 8/23 24-25N 120-28E AO 10000 T2/4NSR S ISM 8 24-27N 120-32E C-AO 6516 Manju M. H JW 21 22-37N 120-15E XAO SA PR says fired 2250, stbd track, hits seen, stopped & settled, missing later; 382 PICUDA & S1P 220 BARB PRs say expls seen & heard 2253. WS2 says evaded torps @ 2140, 2150, 2215 & 2300, hit in 3 tanks 2315, huge expl, listed to stbd, beached 0040 9 Jan @ 24-27N 120-32E, 30 crew, 13 guards & unk no. of 154 passengers killed. Wrecked by a/c @ that location 21 Jan. M1 says released by navy 31 Aug 43. [J & W credit a/c only, @ 22-37N 120-15E (Takao).] Ruble Jan 45 8/23 30-27N 130-09E Unk 4000 T1/3NSR D Note 8 30- N 136-35E XAN 540 Shinto M. #2 NG PR says hit heard on convoy of 5 ships & 5 escorts. ULTRA says XAM Shinto M #2 rept att & D D4Q to unident ship @ 30- N 136-35E. GF says 109T XPkt Kotoshiro M #8 on 9 Jan rept att by torp @ this location. [Longitude not close to sub position.] Ruble Jan 45 8/23 30-27N 130-09E Unk 4000 T1/3NSR D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. 03 — Jan 45 — — — — — X I 9 05-58N 100-05E C-AK 4556 {Malay M.} L [No likely sub att.; see 236 SILVERSIDES att 25 Jan 45.] XE — Jan 45 — — — — — X IW 8 Sunda Strait XPkt 91 {Kisei M.} S [PR shows no such att; no other likely sub att. Not on GF list.] XE — Jan 45 — — — — — X I 8 Formosa Strait C-APK 9467 {Hawaii M.} S {I & J list this ship S 2 Dec 44; see 400 SEA DEVIL that date; this 2nd entry is incorrect.} XE Dri. v. Hooff Jan 45 9/19 03-46S 111-54E AK NG T1/3TUP S WIJM 9 03-41S 111-54E XAK 934 Shinko M. S [#1 Go] S {Shinko M.} PR says hit heard, b/u noise, heavy depth chg. ULTRA rept S. WS1&11-49 say S here. [BSH S1 & DNO give name Shinko M; BSH gives date 7 Jan.] {DNO incorrectly lists Van Karnebeek as CO this patrol.} Dri. v. Hooff Jan 45 9/19 Same attack Same Same Same 0 IS 9 03-41N 111-54E PC 309 Ch 5 U PR does not mention; not claimed in DNO or BSH. ULTRA says was escort of Shinko M #1. L3 WS1&11-49 say D here. {Map in I indicates att by a/c, apparently incorrect.} Dwyer Jan 45 10/02 27-01N 126-34E AO 9200 T2/3NSR S S Note PR says hits seen, target blew up & S. WS4 says CD 30 & CD 42 left Keelung for Kagoshima 03 5 Jan with convoy, no record of D to any maru. Dwyer Jan 45 10/02 27-01N 126-34E AK 7500 T1/ NSR S S Note PR says hit seen, target S. WS4 shows no D to any maru. 03 Dwyer Jan 45 10/04 27-01N 126-34E AK 4000 T1/4NSR D S Note PR says timed hit heard. WS4 shows no D to any maru. 03 Dwyer Jan 45 10/04 27-01N 126-34E DD 1700 T2/2NSR S

256

Attack Numbers 3387–3404 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 3387

268 PUFFER 3388

6

268 PUFFER 3389

6

HMS STRONGBOW 3390

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments WIS 10 W of Okinawa PF 940 CD 42 J {800} PR says hit under bridge, S immediately. WS4 says was on port side of convoy, hit by torp, blew up & S with all hands, 170 lost. Dwyer Jan 45 10/04 27-01N 126-34E DD 1700 T1/2NSR IS 10 W of Okinawa PF 940 CD 30 PR says timed hit heard, DD seen with bow down. ULTRA rept sub sighted, D @ 26-45N 12611E. WS4 says hit shortly after CD 42, bow & bridge wrecked, made 5 kts to Okinawa, 5 killed. [S 28 Jul 45 by a/c.] Dwyer Jan 45 10/14 26-49N 127-15E AK 3600 T1/3DUP S Note PR says timed hit heard. WS4 shows no D to any maru.

S1 D H D1

D 03

Troup Jan 45 10 S Malacca Str. Jk 40 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S by gunfire. 1 Post Jan 45 11/09 29-48N 123-05E AK 1200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 22 5-inch hits, seen to S. 12 Cole, C.C. Jan 45 11/17 23-47N 139-49E Sam 100 GD Note 10 Susan M. PR says rammed & S, POWs taken; article in Polaris Aug 83 ident as small ferry, adrift 45 days w/o engine. 1 Post Jan 45 13/13 29-55N 123-00E Tra 350 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 29 5-inch hits on 2 trawlers, this one seen to S. 1 Post Jan 45 13/13 29-55N 123-00E Tra 350 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen burning, disappeared after 20 min. 3 Becker Jan 45 14/13 05-51N 103-16E CM 700 T1/5DUP IJM 14 SE coast Malay CMc 750 Yurishima WS {Yurijima} PR says 2 POW taken. ULTRA posit 05-45N 113-13E. WS says left Singapore 13 Jan on convoy escort duty; torp & S 14th @ sub position. [I and J give tonnage as 720.] 1 Post Jan 45 14/15 29-58N 123-02E Tra 35 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. 1 Post Jan 45 14/15 29-58N 123-02E Tra 35 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. 4 Clarabut Jan 45 16 S Malacca Str. Smc 100 G Claim Unconfirmed #2115 BSH says S. Success Book ident as tongkang #2115. 4 Clarabut Jan 45 16 S Malacca Str. Jk(2) 60 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says D; not in BSH. 13 Baskett Jan 45 17/14 31-09N 130-29E APD 1500 T2/4DSP WIJS 17 31-06N 130-34E APD 1500 T 15 PR says bow blown off, disintegrated on 2nd hit. WS says was en rt Keelung to Kagoshima; torp in 2 attacks 17 Jan @ 31-08N 130-28E & S, 225 killed. — — Jan 45 — — — — — I 17 SW Kaimon Mt. SC 135 {Cha 179} [No likely sub att; W says surrendered at end of war.] 3 Meeke Jan 45 17 S Malacca Str. LC(4) 200 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says driven ashore. 4 Clarabut Jan 45 17 Pulo Bagkor AO 500 G M 17 05-42N 096-57E C-AK 145 Nichinan M. Ult 04-09N 098-05E BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says S. M1 says wooden cargo ship shelled & S, no details.

S

HMS STYGIAN 3404

4

Clarabut Jan 45 17 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

S Malacca Str.

Jk

20

G Unk

S

HMS SHALIMAR

3

Meeke

S Malacca Str.

Jk(4)

240

G

413 SPOT 3391 190 SPEARFISH 3392

413 SPOT 3393 413 SPOT 3394 245 COBIA 3395

413 SPOT 3396 413 SPOT 3397 HMS STYGIAN 3398 HMS STYGIAN 3399 199 TAUTOG 3400

— 3401 HMS SHALIMAR 3402 HMS STYGIAN 3403

4

Damg. Eval. S

Jan 45

18

S3 S S3 S S2Q S S3 S S3 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S2Q S D3 S S S1 X S XE D D3 S S S1

S3 S

257 Submarine

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Attack No. 3405 413 SPOT 3406

1

413 SPOT 3407

1

384 PARCHE 3408

4

384 PARCHE 3409

4

HMS SUPREME 3410

2

413 SPOT 3411

1

199 TAUTOG 3412

13

— 3413

—

HMS SHALIMAR 3414

3

HMS SUPREME 3415

2

199 TAUTOG 3416

13

— 3417

—

HMS SPIRIT 3418

4

HMS SPIRIT 3419

4

HMS STYGIAN 3420

4

HMS SUPREME 3421

2

HMS THRASHER 1 3422

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3405–3422 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Post Jan 45 19/01 39-07N 122-51E AK 3200 T1/4NSR IM 19 39-09N 122-52E C-APK 184 Usa M. PR says 300-ft APK hit, blew up. Post Jan 45 19/07 38-55N 123-55E AO 5000 T2/9TSR M Note Off Inchon C-AK 875 Yayoi M. IS PR says seen with bow on bottom, stern settling slowly. WS1 says torp & S 15 Jan in sea south of Inchon, 26 killed. M1 says left Yawata for Dairen ca 11-20 Jan, torp and S during that period.. McCrory Jan 45 19/18 28-26N 129-30E AO 8500 T1/6TUP Ult Note PR says hit heard & seen, smoke over target. ULTRA rept torp track, no D @ 28-26N 129-30E. McCrory Jan 45 19/18 28-26N 129-30E AK 2000 T1/4TUP Ult Note PR says target aground or anchored, smoke seen over target; seen again 22 Jan with port list, same place. ULTRA rept no D. Barlow Jan 45 19 Port Blair Cstr 500 G M 19 S end Ross I. PC 420 Ch 63 BSH says driven ashore. ULTRA says unk ship aground after D by sub. M1 says was escort of Agata M, beached with damage. [See HMS SUPREME att 20 Jan.] Post Jan 45 20/07 34-45N 124-10E AK 800 GD SM 20 34-50N 124-07E C-Fish 221 Tokiwa M. I C-AK {1203} PR says 5 torps missed, S after gun hits. WS1 says torp & S here. M1 says 12 killed. [J says 1203T Tokiwa M S 13 Dec 43 by a/c; I appears to confuse 2 ships.] Baskett Jan 45 20/24 33-37N 128-40E AK 1900 T2/3NSR WIJSM 20-1 33-45N 128-43E XAD 1857 Shuri M. PR says POW ident ship. WS1 says torp & S ca 0001 21 Jan @ loc given, casualties not given. M1 says was destroyer tender, 1 killed. [W lists as torp recovery vessel.] — Jan 45 — — — — — I 20 02-36N 104-34E AM 755 {W 34} [No likely sub att; S 21 May 45 by 329 CHUB.] Meeke Jan 45 20 S Malacca Str. Cstr(2) 200 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says S; not in BSH. Barlow Jan 45 20 Port Blair Cstr 150 G IM 19 S end of Ross I. XAN 302 Agata M. BSH says driven ashore. M1 says torpedoed, heavy D; was escorted by Ch 63, also D by gunfire. [See HMS SUPREME att 19 Jan.] Baskett Jan 45 21/17 33-33N 129-33E AO 5000 T3/7DUP M 21 33-31N 129-31E C-AO 10045 Zuiun M. I {10000} PR says stopped, smoking, b/u noise. ULTRA rept att, D. M1 says 20 crew killed. — Jan 45 — — — — — J 22 Off Okinawa C-AK 2073 {Hikosan M.} I [No likely sub att; probably S by a/c.] Langridge Jan 45 22 06-02S 110-41E Q 350 G+Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says grey cstr with hidden gun & depth charges, left shambles after gun hits, boarded, Japanese crew refused rescue, S by demo. Langridge Jan 45 22 06-21S 110-49E Cstr 500 G M 21 06-28S 110-48E C-AK 255 Ryujin M. [Ha Go] Ult 22 NG NG {Ryushin M.} PR says oil fire, burned & S. ULTRA rept S. M1 says wooden Ms shelled and sunk, 5 killed. Clarabut Jan 45 22 Penang Jk(3) 50 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Barlow Jan 45 22 Andaman Is. Cstr 150 G M 22 Andaman Is. C-AK 157 Kyoun M. #2 Left Oleeleh, Sumatra 22 Jan for Port Blair with army troops, S same day, 5 killed. Ainslie Jan 45 22 W coast Burma Jk 20 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book.

Damg. Eval. S3 S S S1 S S S1 D 03 D 03 D D D3 S S S1 S S S1 X U XE D D4 D H D1 S H D1 X SA XE S S2U S S S1 S S3 D S S3 S S3

Attack Numbers 3423–3436 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. HMS THRASHER 1 3423 HMS THRASHER 1 3424 HMS THRASHER 1 3425 221 BLACKFISH 3426

10

220 BARB 3427

11

220 BARB 3428

11

220 BARB 3429

11

220 BARB 3430

11

220 BARB 3431

11

220 BARB 3432

11

220 BARB 3433

11

408 SENNET 3434

1

220 BARB 3435

11

408 SENNET 3436

1

258 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Ainslie Jan 45 22 W coast Burma Jk 15 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 Ainslie Jan 45 22 W coast Burma Jk 20 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 Ainslie Jan 45 22 W coast Burma Jk 20 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 Sellars Jan 45 23/02 21-35N 114-37E Sch 100 GM D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, hit by 4-inch. D3 Fluckey Jan 45 23/04 27-04N 120-27E AK 7500 T2/4NSR S Note Unident PR says att 30 ships in Namquan harbor, aimed at large AK in 1st column, hit by torps #2 & 3 & S4U seen to settle. ULTRA says this was convoy MOTA-32 c/o 12 marus att @ 27-04N 120-26E, 7 ident listed below all continued operational. WS & M say that according to action reports from Manju, CD 31, & CD 144 convoy MOTA-32 (Moji-Takao) c/o Daikyo M, Tensho M, Samarang M, Aizan M, Shunsho M, Daishun M, Tamon M #16, and five unident marus, escorted by Shiokaze, Manju, CD31, CD 132, CD 144, Ch 19 & Ch 57. Hugging the coast and stopping overnight for shelter, it reached Namquan Harbor early 23 Jan. Already present was convoy TAMO-38, c/o Daikusu M, Bingo M, Toyokawa M, Rashin M, Shinno M, Tatsuwa M, and Nichiu M #7. The ships of MOTA-32 anchored in 5 columns closest to the bay entrance, Daikyo M dropping anchor around 0010 @ 27-02N 120-27E. At about 0515 it was hit by a torp in the starboard bow & another in #2 hold; the cargo of ammo blew up in a huge expl, killing 56 crew, 28 gunners, and 360 of 558 troops; also lost were 6 Daihatsu & 2 Shohatsu landing barges. Minor D, prob from falling debris, was incurred by Samarang M, Aizan M, Daishun M, Sunsho M, & Tamon M #16. The other 5 ships claimed hit by BARB have never been confirmed, although Fluckey in his book “Thunder Below” reports finding during a 1989 visit to the area that 3 sunken hulks were partially visible in the harbor for some years after the war. Except Daikyo M, all of the ships named here continued operational. On the remote chance that some of the 5 unident marus in MOTA-32 were sunk or damaged, the ones claimed by BARB’s PR are shown as possibly S or D. These should not be confused with the 5 mentioned above that received minor D from the expl of Daikyo M; because of the nature of the damage, they will not be listed separately. Fluckey Jan 45 23/04 27-04N 120-27E AK 4000 T1/ NSR D Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says unident ship in 2nd column hit by torp #1, D not observed. D4U Fluckey Jan 45 23/04 27-04N 120-27E AK 7500 T1/ NSR S Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says AK in 3rd column hit by torp #4, fire flared up & went out, prob S. S4U Fluckey Jan 45 23/04 27-04N 120-27E AK 7500 T1/4NSR 0 Claim Unconfirmed PR says #6 torp bel hit main target or one close, but no D claimed. 03 Fluckey Jan 45 23/04 27-04N 120-27E AK 7500 T1/ NSR D Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says large AK in 1st column hit by torp #8, belched smoke, D. D4U Fluckey Jan 45 23/04 27-04N 120-27E AE 4000 T1/ NSR S Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says unident ship in 2nd column hit by torp #5, side blew out, S. S4U Fluckey Jan 45 23/04 27-04N 120-27E AE 7500 T1/ NSR S M 23 27-25N 120-16E A-Ore 5244 Daikyo M. S IJS {Taikyo M.} PR says AE in 3rd column hit by torp #7, tremendous expl, S; tracers flew from the 2 ships S1 which exploded, smoke & expl obscured & prevented further observations. ULTRA rept call sign JEZO (Daikyo M) att 0530 @ 27-25N 120-26E. WS1&4 and M1 say hit by 2 torp stbd bow and #1 hold ca 0515, ammo cargo expl, 360 of 558 troops, 58 crew and 27 gunners killed, 8 landing barges in cargo lost. {I gives lat 29-25N.} Porter Jan 45 23/12 30-00N 141-00E Pat 500 T1/1DUS S ISM 23 30-00N 140-55E XPkt 85 Kainan M. #7 S PR says CUTY hit, 2nd pat seen picking up survivors. ULTRA rept S by torp, no posit given. S1 GF says hit by 2 torp & S, 11 killed, 3 wounded, Hosho M #3 rescued survivors. {W credits BARB gunfire @ 27N 120-16E; no such att in PR. I gives longitude 120-16E, misprint.} Fluckey Jan 45 23 — — — — X W 23 27- N 120-16E XPkt 84 {Kainan M. #7} S W says S by gunfire. [PR shows no such att; 408 SENNET appears probable.] XE Porter Jan 45 23/18 30-25N 141-05E Pat 500 GT D S 23 30- N 140-55E XPkt 111 Hosho M. #3 NG

259 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HMS THRASHER 1 3437 322 BLACKFIN 3438

2

322 BLACKFIN 3439

2

321 BESUGO 3440

3

217 GUARDFISH 3441

10

403 ATULE 3442

2

236 SILVERSIDES 12 3443

236 SILVERSIDES 12 3444

— 3445

—

199 TAUTOG 3446

13

320 BERGALL 3447

3

HMS SHALIMAR 3448

3

HMS THRASHER 1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3437–3448 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR (secret report) says 2 5-inch hits seen. GF says picked up survivors of Kainan M #17 & battled surface sub; torp 25 Feb 45. [See 409 PIPER att that date.] Ainslie Jan 45 23 W coast Burma Jk 60 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Not in BSH; Success Book says D. Kitch Jan 45 24/05 06-00N 103-48E DD 1500 T1/2TSR WIST 24 E coast Malay DD 1685 Shigure J 1580 PR says hit seen, black smoke. ULTRA posit 06-00N 103-45E. WS2 says was in convoy HI-87A, hit by 1 torp & S ca 0817. TROM says 270 rescued by Kanju & Miyake. Kitch Jan 45 24/06 06-00N 103-48E AO 10000 T2/6TSR ISM 24 E coast Malay A/C-AO 5135 Sarawak M. PR says 1 hit seen aft, 1 heard; 321 BESUGO & 365 HARDHEAD PRs say expl seen; ship was still at same place 3 hrs later. ULTRA gives posit 06-00N 103-45E, repaired at Singapore until 18 Mar. WS2 says torp ca 0817 @ 05-59N 103-48E, arr Singapore 26 Jan. M1 says hit by 1 torp port side ca 0815. [Hit by 321 BESUGO 1 hr later; S 19 Mar 45 by mine.] Wogan Jan 45 24/07 06-08N 103-34E AO 10000 T2/6DUP ISM 24 E coast Malay A/C-AO 5135 Sarawak M. PR says hit seen in stern; 322 BLACKFIN PR says still in same place 2 hrs later. ULTRA gives posit 06-00N 103-45E, repaired at Singapore until 18 Mar. WS2 says torp ca 0817 @ 05-59N 103-48E, arr Singapore 26 Jan. M1 says hit by 1 torp port side ca 0815. [SORG credits 2500T; hit by 322 BLACKFIN 1 hr earlier; S 19 Mar 45 by mine.] Hammond Jan 45 24/06 15-44N 135-29E SS NG T2/4TUP Note 24 Sub position ARS 1089 Extractor PR says ident as Japanese sub I-165 class & was told no known friendly forces in area, hits seen, S by bow, ident as USS Extractor, ARS-15, 73 survivors picked up, 6 lost. [Attack not in SORG.] Maurer Jan 45 24/20 36-47N 123-59E AK 6700 T3/6NUP SM 24 36-42N 123-43E C-AK 6890 Daiman M. #1 IJ {Taiman M. #1} PR says stern broke off & S, bow hit again & S. WS1 says left Wakamatsu 20 Jan for Tsingtao with 7000 tons railway sleepers & 64 tons medical supplies, stopping at Moji, Shishime (Tsushima), & anchorage SW Korea; ca 1700 24th @ 36-41N 123-38E was hit by 2 torp in #4 hold & started to S by stern; 30 min later sub surfaced & was hit in conning tower by m/g; sub fired another torp that missed, then withdrew; ship broke in two & rear part S but f wd part floated ca 1 hr; 28 guard force & 29 crew incl captain lost, 47 survivors rescued by warship after 2 days. Nichols, J.C. Jan 45 25/14 31-18N 130-08E AK 6800 T2/4DUP IJSM 25 31-19N 130-05E A-AK 4556 Malay M. PR says hits heard, 2 torp hot runs in tubes. WS1&2 say en rt Moji to Kagoshima with 1939 men of 12th Division, ca 113 horses, 23 trucks, 4 Daihatsu barges & ammo; left anchorage @ Ushibuka 25 Jan, ca 1350 @ 31-18N 130-11E was hit stbd side #2 hold & under bridge & S 1353; in freezing conditions 1493 soldiers, 46 ship‘s gunners & 37 crew died. Nichols, J.C. Jan 45 25/14 Same attack Same Same Same WS 25 NW of Kyushu SC 135 Cha 91 PR says att was on lg AK foll by sm AK, lost depth control & hits not seen or claimed; WS25 says S by US sub in Cape Sata Sea, Kyushu. — Jan 45 — — — — — I 25 Tsurukui Saki SC 135 {Cha 90} [No sub att identified, was with Malay M att by 236 SILVERSIDES on 25 Jan; W says surrendered at end of war.] WS2 does not list as one of the original escorts of Malay M. Baskett Jan 45 26/14 29-25N 136-25E Tra 100 GD IM 26 30-00N 136-20E B-Fish 43 Osa M. #11 Go {Naga M. #11} PR says wooden trawler with nets out. ULTRA rept gun att. 13 crew killed. Hyde Jan 45 27/04 08-35S 115-40E PC 200 T1/1NUS Note 27 Sub position SC 75 Cha 102 J Amc {175} {Wa 102} PR says heard CUTY hit, b/u noise, later sighted wreckage & picked up 2 POW who identified ship as subchaser 102. [Cha 102 was ex-Du Ardjoeno, W says captured @ Surabaya at end of war; Fukui says S during war. Wa 102 was ex-Du Fakfak, both W & Fukui say surrendered @ Surabaya at end of war. Cha 102 most likely S here & W info incorrect. WS25 says presumed S early 45. J apparently confused the 2 ships. Meeke Jan 45 27 S Malacca Str. Cstr 250 G M 27 S. Malacca Str. Misc NG Kashiwa M. #11 BSH says driven ashore; date from Success Book. M1 says 2 killed. Ainslie Jan 45 27 08-52N 098-21E Jk 60 G

Damg. Eval. L3 D D4 S S S1 D M D1P

D M D1P

S S S1E S S S1

D S S1

0 S S3 X S XE S S S1 S S S3Q

D S S3 S

Attack Numbers 3449–3465

260

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Ult 27 08-44N 098-11E Jk NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says 3 junks shelled & S. 1 Ainslie Jan 45 27 08-52N 098-21E Jk 60 G Ult 27 08-44N 098-11E Jk NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says shelled & S. 1 Ainslie Jan 45 27 08-52N 098-21E Jk 60 G Ult 27 08-44N 098-11E Jk NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says shelled & S. 3 Underwood Jan 45 28/02 33-56N 123-06E AK 7500 T1/4NUP WIST 28 33-55N 122-55E PF 940 Kume J {900} PR says hit heard, also probable dud, ship seen burning later. WS2 says was an escort of convoy HI-91; torp 0240 @33-50N 122-55E, burned & S, 140 killed. TROM says 89 killed. 3 Underwood Jan 45 28/02 33-56N 123-06E AK 7500 T3/3NUP ISM 28 33-55N 122-55E XAP 9246 Sanuki M. J {7158} Note PR says hits seen, listing to port. ULTRA rept convoy HI-91 att @ 34-02N 123-00E. WS2 says convoy c/o 4 marus & 6 escorts; torp & S 0313, many casualties. M1 says ca 60 survivors. [W lists as former XAV, 7189T, rerated XAP Aug 42.] 1 Ainslie Jan 45 28 W coast Burma Jk 40 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 1 Ainslie Jan 45 28 W coast Burma Jk 40 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 1 Ainslie Jan 45 28 W coast Burma Jk 20 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 11 Fluckey Jan 45 29/06 25-08N 119-39E AK 7500 T2/4TSR S Note PR says fired at convoy in heavy rain, 2 timed hits over 1 min late, not observed, target continued on steady course @ 7.9 kts & disappeared from radar. WS2 says this was convoy MOTA-33, down to 6 marus & 4 escorts. [Fluckey in Thunder Below claims Katsuura M, 1735T. WS2 says not in convoy MOTA-33; WS1 says ran aground 2 Feb @ 25-40N 119-49E, set afire by natives & destroyed while refloating was being attempted. J says S by marine casualty 2 Feb @ 25-00N 121-00E.] 5 Shepard Jan 45 29/06 25-33N 120-54E AP 7500 T1/3NSR S Note PR says convoy of 5 ships & 4 escorts; hit heard, ship blew whistle & slowed. WS2 says this was convoy MOTA-33 of 6 marus & 4 escorts, no hits rept here. 5 Shepard Jan 45 29/06 25-33N 120-54E AK 7500 T2/3NSR S Note PR says hit seen. WS2 says no ship hit here. 5 Shepard Jan 45 29/06 25-33N 120-54E AK 4000 T3/4NSR IJSM 29 25-20N 121-06E A-AK 5497 Clyde M. PR says seen low in water & smoking. ULTRA rept torp 29/0650 @ 25-20N 121-06E, straggler from convoy MOTA-33, survivors picked up by a CD & Sanjin M. WS2 says hit in #3 hold 0640 & abandoned, 972 soldiers, 66 gunners, and 61 crew lost; no other ships hit. 10 Sellars Jan 45 30/05 21-37N 115-54E Sam 150 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says missed with 2 torp, left awash by 20mm hits. 10 Sellars Jan 45 30/05 21-37N 115-54E Sam 150 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left dead in water & derelict. 3 Hyde Jan 45 30/05 08-26S 115-40E AM 700 T1/1TUS M 29 Madura Strait Ms 150 Tachibana M. #53 Ult NG PR says CUTY att, seen down by stern. ULTRA says S by sub. M1 says S, no details. 1 Foote Jan 45 30/08 33-30N 135-31E AK 2000 T1/6DUP IJSM 30 33-30N 135-34E C-AK 1864 Issei M. PR says hit seen, smoke & spray, mast left above water. WS1 says left Kobe 29 Jan for Tokyo with 2530 tons steel; ca 0735 30th @ loc given was torp & S, 29 crew killed. 1 Foote Jan 45 30/08 33-29N 135-31E PC 200 T0/1DUS IWS 1 Feb 30-05N 135-15E XPkt 81 {Nanshin M. #26}

3449 HMS THRASHER 3450 HMS THRASHER 3451 411 SPADEFISH 3452

411 SPADEFISH 3453

HMS THRASHER 3454 HMS THRASHER 3455 HMS THRASHER 3456 220 BARB 3457

382 PICUDA 3458

382 PICUDA 3459 382 PICUDA 3460

221 BLACKFISH 3461 221 BLACKFISH 3462 320 BERGALL 3463

410 THREADFIN 3464

410 THREADFIN 3465

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S2U S S S2U S S S2U D S S1 S S S1

S S3 S S3 S S3 D 03

D 03 D 03 S S S1

S D3 D D3 S S S1 S S S1 0 S

261 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HMS TANTALUS 3466

6

264 PARGO 3467

7

327 BOARFISH 3468

1

327 BOARFISH 3469

1

411 SPADEFISH 3470

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3466–3482 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says fired CUTY at 2 PC, poss expl heard. GF says S by sub torp 1 Feb but location not close to sub posit. [W credits THREADFIN as possible; no likely sub att 1 Feb. USN Chronolg y WWII says S by mine at this location, survivors rescued by Shinko M #15.] MacKenzie Jan 45 30 01-26S 105-01E Cstr 120 GD M 30 01-26S 105-01E C-Ms 119 Taisei M. #12 Ult Fish PR says 2 POW taken, ident as Dyego Tuckice M. Bell Jan 45 31/04 10-59N 109-06E DD 2500 T1/6NUP IS 31 11-51N 109-12E PF 870 Manju PR says hit seen, b/u noise. ULTRA says CD 31 rept att @ 11-15N 109-12E. WS4 says hit in bow ca 0600, 3 other torp wakes seen, 6 killed, arr Saigon 2 Feb. [Survived war.] Gross Jan 45 31/04 14-55N 109-01E AK 6500 T1/2NUP IM 31 14-56N 109-00E C-AO 6890 Daietsu M. JS {Taietsu M.} PR says stopped, settling, deck nearly awash. ULTRA rept 2 ships hit, 1 S, run aground FIC & bombed 31 Jan & 25 Feb. WS2 says was in convoy HI-88B to Moji, torp stbd side amidships ca 0551 31 Jan, 9 killed, beached & abandoned, destroyed by B-24s 1 Feb 45. [I, J & S list as AK; J credits jointly with a/c.] Gross Jan 45 31/04 14-55N 109-01E AP 6600 T1/2NUP M 31 14-56N 109-00E B/C-AO 6968 Engi M. IJS 30-1 {Enki M.} PR says hit seen, heading for shore, later heard distant bombs. WS2 says hit in #3 hold 0552, keel broken, headed for shore but broke down & stopped, abandoned ca 0700 & S 0805, 1 killed. Underwood Jan 45 31/04 34-13N 123-28E Esc 500 T1/6NUP Ult Note PR says fired at 3 AK & 4 esc, expl & b/u noise heard. ULTRA says Nanshin M call sign JBAU reported torp track, no D @ 34-14N 122-36E. — Jan 45 — — — — — I 31 Off Port Blair C-AK 2333 {Unryu M.} [I lists 2515T ship of same name S 31 Dec 44; S by HMS SHAKESPEARE that date; no likely sub att 31 Jan; apparently duplicate listing.] Meeke Jan 45 31 S Malacca Str. Cstr 250 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Not in BSH, Success Book says D. MacKenzie Jan 45 31 00-28S 105-18E Lug 50 GD PR Twee Fukhi M. PR says diesel fishing lugger, 2 POW taken. Sellars Feb 45 1/23 21-58N 115-39E Sam 50 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, hit by 4-inch & seen to S. Sellars Feb 45 1/23 21-58N 115-39E Sam 50 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, hit by 4-inch, low in water, masts down. Sellars Feb 45 1/23 21-58N 115-39E Sam 50 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, hit by 4-inch, blew up. S3 Sellars Feb 45 1/23 21-58N 115-39E Sam 50 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch, smoking. Sellars Feb 45 1/23 21-58N 115-39E Sam 50 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm. Sellars Feb 45 1/23 21-58N 115-39E Sam 50 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm. Sellars Feb 45 1/23 21-58N 115-39E Sam 50 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm. Sellars Feb 45 1/23 21-58N 115-39E Sam 50 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm.

— 3471

—

HMS SHALIMAR 3472

3

HMS TANTALUS 3473

6

221 BLACKFISH 3474

10

221 BLACKFISH 3475

10

221 BLACKFISH 3476

10

221 BLACKFISH 3477

10

221 BLACKFISH 3478

10

221 BLACKFISH 3479

10

221 BLACKFISH 3480

10

221 BLACKFISH 3481

10

221 BLACKFISH 3482

10 Sellars Feb 45 1/23 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 20mm.

21-58N 115-39E

Sam

50

GM Unk

221 BLACKFISH

10 Sellars

21-58N 115-39E

Sam

50

GM

Feb 45 1/23

Damg. Eval. 03XE

S S S1 S M D1 S S SJ S1P

D S S1 S 03 X S XE D D4 S S2Q S S3 S D3 S

D D3 D D3 D D3 D D3 D D3 D D3 D

262

Attack Numbers 3483–3500 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Comments Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 20mm. 10 Sellars Feb 45 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 20mm. 2 Kent Feb 45 Ult PR says S. ULTRA rept shelled, 2 Kent Feb 45 Ult PR says S. ULTRA rept shelled, 2 Kent Feb 45 UltM

3483 221 BLACKFISH 3484 HMS SPARK 3485 HMS SPARK 3486 HMS SPARK 3487

HMS SPARK 3488

2

HMS TANTALUS 3489

6

HMS TANTALUS 3490

6

HMS TANTALUS 3491

6

HMS TANTALUS 3492

6

321 BESUGO 3493

3

365 HARDHEAD 3494

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

Unk 1/23

21-58N 115-39E

Sam

50

GM Unk

1 06-41S 110-32E 1 NG continued operating. 1 06-41S 110-32E 1 NG continued operating. 1 06-41S 110-32E 1 06-41S 110-32E

Cstr Ms

700 NG

GD Nanyo M.

Ltr Ms

NG NG

GD Nampo M.

Tug A-Ms

150 100

GD Katsura M. #203

Cstr C-Ms

500 150

GD Tachibana M. #80

PR says turned over. ULTRA rept S. Kent Feb 45 1 M 1

06-41S 110-32E 06-41S 110-32E

Ult PR says cstr beached self, hit by 58 rounds. ULTRA rept heavy D. MacKenzie Feb 45 1 01-31S 105-29E Tug Ult 1 01-40S 105-15E NG PR says S. ULTRA rept gun att. MacKenzie Feb 45 1 01-31S 105-29E Ltr Claim Unconfirmed PR says wooden ltr, cargo of coal. MacKenzie Feb 45 1 01-31S 105-29E Ltr Claim Unconfirmed PR says empty iron ltr. MacKenzie Feb 45 1 01-31S 105-29E Ltr Claim Unconfirmed PR says wooden ltr, cargo of coal.

50 NG

GD NG

100

GD Unk

100

GD Unk

100

Demo Unk

D3 D D3 S NG D2Q S NG D2Q S S S1 D H NG D1 S NG S2U S S3 S S3 S S3

Wogan Feb 45 2/01 04-32N 104-30E DD 1000 T1/4NUP WS 2 04-11N 104-35E PF 940 CD 144 J {800} PR says hit heard, 365 HARDHEAD saw S. ULTRA rept att ca 04-34N 104-10E. [I says S by mine.] WS says left Bako 27 Jan with convoy MOTA-32; while sweeping ahead of convoy 2 Feb @ loc given was hit stbd side in eng rm, caught fire & S by stern, 91 killed.

S S

Greenup JSM

S S

Feb 45 2/23 2

T2/4NSR Nanshin M. #19 PR says target broke in two & S. ULTRA rept torp & S off Patani [06-57N 101-18E] 2 Feb. WS1 says left Cape St. Jacques 1 Feb for Singapore, torp ca 1200 2 Feb, 10 killed. {I says S 11 Feb; see HMS TRADEWIND att that date.} Feb 45 3

05-40N 103-17E 04-00N 103-30E

05-51S 105-34E

AO C-AO

Tug

2500 834

S1

S1

HMS TANTIVY 3495

8

May Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

100

GD Unk

S

HMS TANTIVY 3496

8

May Feb 45 3 05-51S 105-34E Cstr(2) 200 Claim Unconfirmed PR says being towed by tug, S in shallow water, masts above water.

GD Unk

411 SPADEFISH 3497

3

Underwood Feb 45 4/16 37-18N 125-22E AK 4400 T2/4DUP IJSM 4 37-15N 125-17E A-AK 4273 Tairai M. PR says hit, crew off, S by stern. WS1 says left Moji for Dairen 29 Jan with 2300 tons steel products, machinery & rope; ca 1654 4 Feb @ loc given was torp & S, 11 killed.

S S S1

310 BATFISH 3498

6

Fyfe Feb 45 4/18 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 40mm & 20mm.

D

411 SPADEFISH 3499

3

Underwood Feb 45 6/12 38-44N 121-23E AK 4000 T1/3DUP IJSM 6 38-47N 121-28E C-AK 1092 Shohei M. PR says seen hit in stern, S. WS1 says torp & S 6 Feb @ loc given, 6 crew & 38 passengers lost.

383 PAMPANITO 3500

5

Summers Feb 45 6/21 06-29N 106-12E AK 7500 T2/6NSR S SM 6 06-31N 106-12E C-AO 6890 Engen M. S IJ Note PR says hits seen, radar pip disappeared. ULTRA posit 06-22N 106-00E. WS2 says was in convoy S1 HI-88D c/o 3 marus & 3 escorts, hit 2305 in engine rm & S by stern, 29 crew, 9 guards and 6 passengers

S3

21-00N 119-50E

LBV

200

S D3

GD Unk

D3 S S S1

263 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HMS STATESMAN 5 3501 362 GUAVINA 3502

362 GUAVINA 3503

5

5

396 RONQUIL 3504

3

320 BERGALL 3505

3

320 BERGALL 3506

320 BERGALL 3507

3

3

321 BESUGO 3508

3

384 PARCHE 3509

4

383 PAMPANITO 3510

5

HMS SUBTLE 3511

3

HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 3512

4

264 PARGO 3513

7

310 BATFISH 3514

6

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3501–3514 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments killed, bow visible until 7 Feb. {I & J give as 6968T, which is for a diff ship of similar name S 31 Jan 45. I longitude 101-00E is prob misprint.} Bulkeley Feb 45 6 Malacca Strait Jk(2) 80 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 3 POW taken. S3 Lockwood Feb 45 7/03 07-03N 106-05E AO 10000 T2/3NUP M 7 06-56N 106-20E C-AO 6892 Daig yo M. ISJ C-AK {Taig yo M.} PR says 2 hits seen, b/u noise heard; oil & debris sighted. ULTRA posit 06-56N 106-20E. WS2 says was in convoy HI-88D, hit by 3 torp 0454 @ 06-58N 106-08E, 3 killed. {I gives longitude 109-20, prob misprint.} Lockwood Feb 45 7/03 07-03N 106-05E AK 4000 T1/3NUP UltS Note PR says hit heard. ULTRA says no other ships mentioned. WS2 says was last remaining ship in convoy HI-88D, not hit. Lander Feb 45 7/07 31-48N 140-10E AO 10100 T1/3TUP IM 7 31-46N 140-07E A-AK 1924 Kuretake M. PR says last seen down by bow 30 deg. ULTRA rept returned to Hachijo Jima, operational in Mar. [S 29 May 45 by 392 STERLET.] Hyde Feb 45 7/09 11-56N 109-18E AO 10000 T1/6DUP Note Note PR says convoy of 2 AOs & 4 esc, 1 prob hit heard. ULTRA rept convoy HI-93, CD S. WS2 says convoy left Van Phong bay 6 Feb. [See later att on Toho M & CD 53; this torp prob missed.] Hyde Feb 45 7/09 11-56N 109-18E AO 10000 T2/ DUP I 7 11-55N 109-20E A/C-AO 10238 Toho M. S {Shintoho M.} PR says believed hit AO in far column. ULTRA rept Toho M towed to St Jacques, in drydock @ Singapore until 1 Apr. WS2 says hit by 2 torp stbd side #4 tank & port bow ca 1050 7 Feb, reached Camranh Bay next day. [J lists as Toho M, S 15 Jun 45 by a/c.] Hyde Feb 45 7/09 11-56N 109-18E DE 600 T0/2DUS WIS 7 11-55N 109-20E PF 810 CD 53 J {800e} PR says fired 2 MK27 (CUTY), 2nd misfired. ULTRA rept unk CD S. WS2 says torp passed under ship & expl under engine room, oil caught fire, hull split in two & S ca 1055 @ 11-53N 109-22E d/c expl, 110 killed. {W credits 321 BESUGO; no such att reported.} Wogan Feb 45 7 — — — — W 7 11-55N 109-20E PF 810 {CD 53} [PR shows no such att; 320 BERGALL appears correct.] McCrory Feb 45 7/09 29-09N 129-45E AK 2000 T1/4DUP JSM 6-7 29-09N 129-45E A-AK 984 Okinoyama M. PR says listed to port, stern under, disappeared. WS1 says torp & S with all hands ca 2000 6 Feb @ sub position, 39 crew killed. Summers Feb 45 7/23 07-04N 104-46E AO 5000 T2/7NSR WIJSM 8 07-05S 104-50E XPG 3520 Eifuku M. PR says disintegrated, stern S, bow burned, expl. WS1 says torp ca 0130 8 Feb, gasoline cargo burned, 335 naval personnel & 4 crew killed. Andrew Feb 45 7 07-28N 114-43E Cstr 400 T3/6 Ult 7 Sub position NG NG Nanei M. Success Book says att 3 cstrs, 1 poss S; BSH evaluates att as unsuccessful. ULTRA rept S, owned by Mitsui Bussan Co. [Not in M1.] Goossens Feb 45 7 06-04S 114-43E MV 5000 T1/3DUP S Note PR says fired at DD & may have hit MV, muffled expl heard; DNO does not claim D. WS2 says convoy SUITEN left Soerabaya 6 Feb for Balikpapan, in battle with sub 7 Feb @ 06-05S 114-32E, no D. Bell Feb 45 10/13 12-51N 109-20E AO 10000 T4/6DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard, b/u noise. Fyfe Feb 45 10/00 18-56N 121-34E SS 1500 T1/7NSR J 9 Sub position SS {2212} {I-41} Note PR says says first salvo of 4 missed but sub not alerted, on 2nd salvo 1st was hot run, 3rd passed over, big red expl, b/u noise, oil smell; later heard torp pass overhead @ 1108; target believed I-cl sub, larger than one att next day. [W & WS7 say I-41 sunk 18-19 Nov 44 by surface task force; I lists 2 Dec, fate unknown.] {Blair & Holmes incorrectly claim RO-115 S here; WS7 attributes it to BATFISH 11 Feb; J, W, & TROM say sunk 31 Jan 45 by surface ships.

Damg. Eval.

S

S S S1

D 03 S M D1 D 03 D M D1

0 S S1

X S XE S S S1 S S S1 D S S3Q

D 03

S 03 S S 03XE

264

Attack Numbers 3515–3528 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Comments — — Feb 45 I A says S after striking pack ice.

— 3515 310 BATFISH 3516

HMS TRADEWIND 3517

366 HAWKBILL 3518

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

— — 10 Po-Hai [No likely sub att.]

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

— C-AK

— 2036

— {Waka M.}

Damg. Eval. X M XE

6

Fyfe Feb 45 11/22 18-53N 121-47E SS 1500 T3/4NUR WIJT 11 Luzon Strait SS 525 RO-112 PR says was smaller sub than att prev day, no shears, blew apart, b/u noise. I says missing 20 Feb. TROM says was en rt Takao to Luzon to evacuate pilots, 61 lost. {WS7 says RO-115 S here.}

6

Nash Note I

3

Scanland Feb 45 12/03 09-20S 115-47E Smc 300 T1/1NUS M 12 09-20S 115-47E C-AK 197 Kisaragi M. Ult Lombok Str. NG {111} PR says CUTY att, big expl heard, wreckage & 2 LCV on surface, 1 POW taken, photos. ULTRA rept was towing 2 LC, all 3 S.

S S

Feb 45 11 11

S China Sea China Sea 04-00N 103-30E

AK AK C-AO

S S S1

834 834

GN S Nanshin M. S {Nanshin M. #19} BSH claims this sinking in table, but not in PR summary. [J & WS1 say Nanshin M #19 S 2 Feb 45 S4Q by 365 HARDHEAD.]

S1

366 HAWKBILL 3519

3

Scanland Feb 45 12/03 09-20S 115-47E LC Ult 12 Lombok Str. LC PR says S by gunfire. ULTRA rept LCs being towed were sunk.

50 NG

G NG

S S S2U

366 HAWKBILL 3520

3

Scanland Feb 45 12/03 Ult 12 PR says S by gunfire.

50 NG

G Satsuki M.

S S S2Q

310 BATFISH 3521

6

Fyfe Feb 45 13/05 19-10N 121-25E SS 1500 T1/3NUR WIJST 12 Luzon Strait SS 525 RO-113 PR says unident type, blew apart, wreckage & oil slick, material recovered. [I says missing 20 Feb; WS7 says S here; TROM says was en rt Takao to Luzon to evacuate pilots, 59 lost.

231 HADDOCK 3522

11 Brockman WISM

Feb 45 13/06 13

09-20S 115-47E Lombok Str.

30-05N 136-31E 30-00N 136-30E

LC LC

Pkt XPkt

300 109

GD Kotoshiro M. #8 PR claims only D. GF says Kotoshiro M #3 [prob misprint, list says #8] in battle with 4 surf subs. M1 says 5 killed. [SORG credits HADDOCK, 371 LAGARTO & 408 SENNET.]

371 LAGARTO 3523

1

Latta WISM

Feb 45 13/07 13

30-16N 136-21E 30-00N 136-30E

Tra XPkt

300 109

408 SENNET 3524

2

Porter WISM

Feb 45 13/07 13

30-04N 136-25E 30-00N 136-30E

Pkt XPkt

300 109

S S S1 P S S1P

GT P Kotoshiro S M. #8 PR says made hits. GF says Kotoshiro M #3 [prob misprint, list says #8] in battle with 4 surf subs, S. S1P [SORG credits LAGARTO, 231 HADDOCK, & 408 SENNET.] GD Kotoshiro M. #8 PR says 7 5-inch hits, seen to S. GF says Kotoshiro M #3 [prob misprint, list says #8] in battle with 4 surf subs, S. [SORG credits SENNET, 231 HADDOCK, & 371 LAGARTO.]

P S S1P

231 HADDOCK 3525

11 Brockman M

Feb 45 13/06 13

30-05N 136-31E 30-00N 136-30E

Pkt B-Pkt

200 76

GD P Showa M. S #3 [Go] IS {Showa M. #3} PR says S. GF says presumed S in battle with 4 subs. M1 syas 5 killed. [SORG credits S1P HADDOCK, 371 LAGARTO, & 408 SENNET; ship not in W.]

371 LAGARTO 3526

1

Latta M

Feb 45 13/07 13

30-16N 136-21E 30-00N 136-30E

Tra B-Pkt

300 76

GT P Showa M. S #3 [Go] IS {Showa M. #3} PR says hits made. GF says presumed S in battle with 4 subs. M1 says 5 killed. [SORG credits S1P LAGARTO, 231 HADDOCK, & 408 SENNET; ship not in W.]

408 SENNET 3527

2

Porter M

Feb 45 13/07 13

30-04N 136-25E 30-00N 136-30E

Pkt B-Pkt

300 76

320 BERGALL 3528

3

Hyde Feb 45 13/12 15-34N 110-50E BB 32000 T1/6DUP S Note PR says heard expl on Ise cl BB; 325 BLOWER also missed 0/6. [Winton says ULTRA ident BBs as Ise & Hyuga; WS8 says no BB D during this operation.]

GD P Showa M. S #3 [Go] IS {Showa M. #3} PR says S at point blank range, 20 5-inch hits. GF says presumed S in battle with 4 subs. M1 says S1P 5 killed. [SORG credits SENNET, 231 HADDOCK, & 371 LAGARTO; ship not in W.] D 03

265 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. HMS THOROUGH 3529

Reference Source(s) Comments

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Attack Numbers 3529–3543 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Chandler Feb 45 13 W coast Burma Jk 20 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 3 Scanland Feb 45 14/00 09-25N 115-39E Smc 300 T1/2NUS J 14 08-20N 115-45E SC 100e {Cha 4} Note PR says hit heard, CUTY att, seen lying-to & firing rockets. ULTRA posit 08-28S 115-45E, says Cha 114 heard later. [I says captured at end of war.] {I posit 08-45N 108-28E appears incorrect.} [Basis for J attribution unk.] 3 Scanland Feb 45 14/06 09-20N 115-38E PC 300 T1/1NUS I 14 08-45N 108-28E SC 130 Cha 114 J 08-20S 115-45E {100e} Note PR says CUTY att, seen with hole in stern, hit again by Mk-18 & blew up. ULTRA posit 08-28S 115-45E. W, Fukui, & WS say ex-Du ship B-1 class, badly D by HAWKBILL 15 Apr [prob date incorrect, no such att]; captured unrepaired at Surabaya at end of war. {I longitude is incorrect.} 11 Brockman Feb 45 14/06 30-19N 135-17E Pkt 300 T0/1TUS W 14 29-50N 135-31E XPkt 98 {Kanno M. #3} PR says CUTY believed missed, did not make gun att. {W credits HADDOCK gunfire.} [D by 371 LAGARTO & 408 SENNET same day.] 1 Latta Feb 45 14/07 30-21N 134-44E Tra 300 GD SM 14 29-50N 135-31E XPkt 98 Kanno M. #3 PR says hits made. GF says in battle with surf sub @ 29N 135-30E, 4 wounded; list says retd to owner postwar. [Also hit by 408 SENNET.] {W credits 231 HADDOCK gunfire but PR says made no gun att.} 2 Porter Feb 45 14/07 30-05N 135-33E Pkt 200 GD SM 14 29-50N 135-31E XPkt 98 Kanno M. #3 PR says 1 hit made. GF says in battle with surf sub @ 29N 135-30E, 4 wounded; list says retd to owner postwar. [Also hit by 371 LAGARTO.] {W credits 231 HADDOCK gunfire but PR says made no gun att.}

S

371 LAGARTO 3535

1

Latta Feb 45 14/07 30-21N 134-44E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits made. [Also hit by 408 SENNET.]

Tra

300

GD Unk

D

408 SENNET 3536

2

Porter Feb 45 14/07 30-05N 135-33E Pkt Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 5-inch hits made, same target as hit by 371 LAGARTO.

100

GD Unk

D

212 GATO 3537

11 Farrell Feb 45 14/21 34-48N 125-28E DE 600 T2/4NSR WIS 14 32-43N 125-37E PF 810 CD 9 J {800e} PR says hits seen, stopped, radar pip lost. WS says left Shanghai 12 Feb for Sasebo with CD 205; 14th @ loc given was torp & S stern first, casualties not given.

366 HAWKBILL 3530

366 HAWKBILL 3531

231 HADDOCK 3532

371 LAGARTO 3533

408 SENNET 3534

311 ARCHER-FISH 3538

HMS THOROUGH 3539

5

Damg. Eval.

6

Enright

Feb 45 14/23

20-37N 127-33E

Chandler Feb 45 14 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

Chandler Feb 45 14 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

5

Chandler Feb 45 15 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

366 HAWKBILL 3542

3

287 BOWFIN 3543

7

HMS THOROUGH 3540 HMS THOROUGH 3541

5

03XE

S U S T1

0 H 03XE S H D1P

D H D1P

D3P

SS

D3P

1100

T1/8NSR

Note PR says hit seen, big flash, disappeared. [CO postwar believes may have been YU-cl sub, but Sawruk says Japanese records show none S here.] 5

S3 S S

Jk

80

G Unk

S S S1 S 03

S S3

Cstr

100

G Unk

S S3

Sch

30

G Unk

Scanland Feb 45 16/02 09- S 116- E Claim Unconfirmed PR says CUTY att, both missed. {SORG lists as S by 1 hit.}

Trk

300

T0/2NUS

0

Tyree, A.K. WIS J

DD PF

1400 940 {750}

T1/3NSR CD 56

S S

Feb 45 16/00 17

S S3

33-53N 139-45E 33-52N 139-42E

03

266

Attack Numbers 3544–3558 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

269 RASHER 3544

6

408 SENNET 3545

2

HMS THOROUGH 3546 HMS THOROUGH 3547 287 BOWFIN 3548

HMS SIRDAR 3549 HMS STATESMAN 3550 HMS STATESMAN 3551

HMS STATESMAN 3552 HMS STATESMAN 3553

5

5

7

6

5

5

5

5

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says hit seen, radar pip disappeared. WS says torp & S while escorting convoy, 177 killed (prob all hands). Adams Feb 45 16/05 26-55N 121-03E Unk 4000 T1/6NUR Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl heard. Porter Feb 45 16/06 32-10N 135-54E DD 1800 T2/3DUR WS 16 Izu Peninsula CMc 720 Naryu IJ Yomeiwa {Nariu} PR says timed hit, later wreckage & survivors in water. WS says was on anti-sub sweep Shionomisaki area when torp & S @ sub position. Chandler Feb 45 16 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

Jk

20

G Unk

Bulkeley Feb 45 17 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S armed trawler by gunfire.

Malacca Strait

Bulkeley M

Malacca Strait 04-26N 098-16E

Tra

150

G Unk

5

363 GUITARRO 3556 HMS THOROUGH 3557 HMS THOROUGH 3558

5

4

5

5

S1

S

S D3 P S2P

U L4 S

G Matsushima M. #3 Ult NG NG {Matsujima M. #3} BSH says beached & burned. ULTRA rept afire & grounded, considered S. M1 says shelled and S, 1 killed.

S S

Bulkeley Feb 45 17 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says left beached.

Malacca Strait

D

Bulkeley UltM

Malacca Strait 04-26N 098-16E

Feb 45 17 17

Cstr XPkt

Cstr

500 157

500

G Unk

Bulkeley UltM

Feb 45 17 17

Bulkeley Feb 45 UltM BSH says left beached. ULTRA Dabney Feb 45 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard.

17 17 rept att, 18/00

S1

D3 Cstr C-Ms

300 NG

G Nippon M. #14

Malacca Strait 04-26N 098-16E

Malacca Strait 04-26N 098-16E no details, disappeared 15-12N 108-54E

S S S1

Cstr C-Ms

300 NG

G Nippon M. #19

BSH says beached & burned. ULTRA rept caught fire & S. M1 says shelled and S. HMS STATESMAN 3555

03 S S

S3

BSH says S. ULTRA only says S. M1 says shelled and S. HMS STATESMAN 3554

D

S3

Chandler Feb 45 16 W coast Burma Sch(2) 60 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; Success Book says D. Tyree, A.K. Feb 45 17/12 33-11N 140-46E Pkt 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says target was abandoned & afire, probably from air att. GF says torp. [SORG gives partial credit to BOWFIN. Previous assignment of Nanshin M #28 to this att was incorrect; M1 says that ship S by a/c ca 30-00N 138-30E.] Spender Feb 45 17 Java Sea Cstr NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says gun action broken off by a/c att, no add’l info.

Feb 45 17 17

Damg. Eval. S1

Cstr 300 C-AO 104 from traffic. AK 7500

S S S1

G D Nanyo M. #17 S D1 T3/3NSR D 03

Chandler Feb 45 18 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

Chandler Feb 45 18 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

Sch

30

G Unk

S S3

Sch

30

G Unk

S S3

267 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. HMS THOROUGH 3559 HMS THOROUGH 3560 HMS THOROUGH 3561 HMS THOROUGH 3562

Reference Source(s) Comments 5

5

5

5

399 SEA CAT 3563

2

264 PARGO 3564

7

366 HAWKBILL 3565

3

366 HAWKBILL 3566

3

362 GUAVINA 3567

HMS STATESMAN 3568

HMS STATESMAN 3569 HMS STATESMAN 3570

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Attack Numbers 3559–3572 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Location

Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

Chandler Feb 45 18 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

Sch

30

G Unk

S

Chandler Feb 45 18 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

Chandler Feb 45 18 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

S3 Jk

20

G Unk

S S3

Jk

25

G Unk

S S3

Chandler Feb 45 18 W coast Burma Sch 30 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Bowers, R.H. Feb 45 19/19 33-36N 127-40E Trk 300 GT Ult 19 33-41N 127-44E NG NG NG PR says hit by 5-inch and 40mm. ULTRA rept gun att. Bell Feb 45 20/02 12-48N 109-38E DD 2300 T1/4NSR WIT 20 12-27N 109-40E DD 1215 Nokaze J {1300} PR says huge expl, disintegrated, radar pip lost. Acc to Tully, left Mako for Singapore 18 Feb with DD Kamikaze; torp at 0327 19 Feb, stbd side & blew up with tremendous expl. TROM says 209 killed, 21 rescued by Kamikaze. Scanland Feb 45 20/02 00-42S 106-18E AK 7500 T4/6NSR JSM 20 00-49N 106-05E C-Ore 5396 Daizen M. I {5376} {Taizen M.} PR says overlapping targets, hits seen, disappeared from radar. ULTRA rept D @ 00-15S 106-05E. WS2 says was in convoy c/o 3 marus & 3 escorts after being repaired at Miri from D 14 Oct, torp & S, 29 killed. WS1 says left Kuching 18 Feb for Singapore with 350 men of Southern Area Fuel Workshop, 70th Mooring Place unit, et al plus cargo of ammo; ca 0415 20th @ sub position was hit by 3 torp port side & S in 30 sec; 48 passengers & 31 crew killed. Scanland Feb 45 20/02 00-42S 106-18E AK 4000 T2/ NSR Ult Note S PR says hits seen, disappeared from radar. ULTRA rept no D to Nitto M #17, Kanto M 1547T, or Nankai M 544T @ 00-15S 106-05E. WS2 says no other ship hit; Nitto M #16 was an escort.

D D3 D NG D2U S S S1

S S M S1

S 03

5

Lockwood Feb 45 20/07 11-17N 109-00E AO 10000 T3/4DUP JSM 20 11-55N 109-20E A/C-AO 8673 Eiyo M. I PR says burned all next day. WS2 says was in convoy HI-90 c/o 2 marus & 3 escorts, hit by 3 torp 0902, afire, S 1300, 20 troops, 27 passengers & 33 crew killed.

S S M S1

5

Bulkeley Ult

G Tachibana M. #43 BSH says S. ULTRA says 3 vessels shelled in convoy of Tachibana M #43, no further appearance. [Not in M1.]

S NG

Bulkeley Feb 45 20 Malacca Strait Ult NG BSH says beached. ULTRA says shelled.

Cstr

D

Bulkeley Feb 45 20 Malacca Strait Ult BSH says beached. ULTRA says shelled.

Cstr

5

5

Feb 45 20 20

Malacca Strait 03-40N 099-18E

AO NG

900 NG

500

G

S2Q

D2U 300

G NG

D D2U

HMS STATESMAN 3571

5

Bulkeley Feb 45 20 Malacca Strait Ult 20 03-30N 099-18E BSH says tug & 2 ltrs beached. ULTRA rept 3 craft shelled.

Tug NG

NG NG

G NG

D NG D2U

HMS STATESMAN 3572

5

Bulkeley Feb 45 20 Malacca Strait Ult BSH says beached. ULTRA says shelled.

Ltr(2)

NG NG

G

D

212 GATO

11 Farrell

AK

4100

T1/3NSR

S

Feb 45 21/03

35-24N 125-23E

D2U

268

Attack Numbers 3573–3587 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 3573

241 BASHAW 3574

5

241 BASHAW 3575

5

249 FLASHER 3576

6

319 BECUNA 3577

364 HAMMERHEAD 3578

HMS SEASCOUT 3579

3

4

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments JSM 20-1 Sub position C-AK 2325 Tairiku M. I 19 Yellow Sea PR says hit seen in stern, S vertically in 2 min. WS1 says S by torp 20 Feb @ 35-24N 125-13E, 43 killed [poss all hands. Captured ship, ex-Gr Karavados.] Simpson Feb 45 21/20 20-24N 111-33E SC 250 T1/3NSR Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says disintegrated, black smoke. Simpson Feb 45 21/20 20-24N 111-33E Trk 150 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says rolled over & S after hits by BASHAW & 249 FLASHER. [SORG credits both subs.] Grider Feb 45 21/20 20-23N 111-31E Trk 150 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says capsized after hits by FLASHER & 241 BASHAW, 2 POW said en rt Hong Kong-> Singapore. [SORG credits both subs.] Sturr Feb 45 22/09 11-28N 109-06E AO 7500 T1/6DUP IJSM 22 11-30N 109-06E B/C-AO 1945 Nichiyoku M. PR says hit heard, seen with only bow still out. WS2 says was in convoy HI-88H c/o 3 marus & 3 escorts, hit ca 1045 by 1 of 4 torp, 32 crew & 38 gunners killed. Laird Feb 45 23/10 WIS 23 J PR says hits heard, went deep, b/u noise. 1210 & blew up, 133 killed. Kelly Feb 45 23 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

12-39N 109-29E 12-44N 109-29E

800 T2/4DUP 940 Yaku {900e} WS2 says was escort with convoy HI-88H, hit ca Malacca Strait

DE PF

Jk(2)

35

G Unk

Damg. Eval. S S1 S S4U P S3PU P S3PU S S S1

S S S1 S S3

HMS THOROUGH 3580

5

Chandler Feb 45 23 N of Mergui LC NG G Ult 23 12-45N 098-21E NG NG NG BSH says landing craft with 100 Japanese troops S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says 2 unident S bysub.

S S S2U

HMS THOROUGH 3581

5

Chandler Feb 45 23 N of Mergui Cstr 100 G Ult 23 12-45N 098-21E NG NG NG BSH says landing craft with 100 Japanese troops S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says 2 unident S by sub.

S S S2U

HMS THOROUGH 3582

5

Chandler Feb 45 23 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

S

HMS THOROUGH 3583

5

404 SPIKEFISH 3584

2

371 LAGARTO 3585

1

371 LAGARTO 3586

1

412 TREPANG 3587

3

N of Mergui

Jk

30

G Unk

Chandler Feb 45 23 N of Mergui Ltr 300 G Note Unident Ult 23 Near Mergui NG {1975} {Gyoshin M.} [M1 says Gyoshin M was ex-Pan Daylite, surrendered post-war, no D known. Ident in SRH 184 but name is apparently incorrect. Although it has been determined that the identification of Gyoshin M is incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] Nicholas Feb 45 24/10 29-05N 127-25E AK 5000 T3/6DUP Ult Note PR says hits heard. ULTRA rept att, no D @ 29-22N 127-19E. Latta Feb 45 24/11 32-40N 132-33E SS 700 T1/4DUP J 24 Sub position SS 965 {RO-49} W 1440 {I-371} PR identified as sub conning tower with f wd antenna raised. ULTRA says unident rept torp att, D @ 32-41N 132-36E. [See listing for Tatsumomo M. RO-49 believed S 4-5 Apr; I says I-371 given up 12 Jan but W believes S here; basis for J attribution unknown.] Latta Feb 45 24/11 Same attack Same Same Same IJSM 24 32-42N 132-34E C-AK 875 Tatsumomo M. WS1 says torp ca 1115 24 Feb @ 32-42N 132-34E, S instantly with all hands, 27 killed. [See prev att; this appears to be correct victim of att.] Faust Feb 45 24/14 33-58N 136-18E AK 2300 T1/3DUP ISM 24 Miki-Saki C-AK 875 Uzuki M. J NNE Mikizaki {Usuki M.} PR says bow blown off, mast toppled, stopped with 5 deg list but still floating high, also fired CUTY, believed missed. ULTRA posit 34-01N 136-18E. WS1 says left Tekishi 24 Feb for Yawata with 518 tons cargo; ca 1330 torp & S @ sub position, 6 crew killed.

S3 D NG D3U

D 03 S S PS 03XE

S S S1 D S S1

269 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. HMS TERRAPIN 3588

5

HMS TERRAPIN 3589

5

HMS TRENCHANT 3590 HMS TRENCHANT 3591 HMS TRENCHANT 3592 HMS TRENCHANT 3593 HMS THOROUGH 3594 HMS THOROUGH 3595 HMS THOROUGH 3596 258 HOE 3597

409 PIPER 3598

249 FLASHER 3599

— 3600

HMS TRENCHANT 3601

5

5

5

5

5

5

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3588–3603 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Comments Brunner Feb 45 24 Malacca Strait Cstr(2) Claim Unconfirmed Info from Success Book; BSH says 1 cstr S jointly with TRENCHANT. Brunner Feb 45 24 Malacca Strait Cstr(3) Claim Unconfirmed BSH says 3 beached cstrs destroyed, date not given. [Not in Success Book, Hezlet Feb 44 24 Malacca Strait Claim Unconfirmed Success Book says S with 2 ltrs. [Tons est.]

Cstr

Hezlet Feb 44 24 Claim Unconfirmed Success Book says S with ltr. [Tons est.]

Ltr(2)

Malacca Strait

Tons

Vessel Name

400

G Unk

600

G Unk

tons est.] 100

G Unk

20

G Unk

Hezlet Feb 44 24 Claim Unconfirmed Claimed in BSH, not in Success Book.

Malacca Strait

G Unk

Chandler Feb 45 24 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

Chandler Feb 45 24 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

W coast Burma

Jk

100

4

245 COBIA 3603

4

324 BLENNY

2

S D3

Sch

20

G Unk

S S3

Sch

20

G Unk

S S3

Malacca Strait 03-07N 099-56E

Cstr A-Ms

200 150

T1/4 Akiyama M. #9

06-07S 114-06E Soerabaja Java

Trk Pass

300 NG

GD Comm. Ship #311 Go

PR says hit by 4-inch & 40mm, seen to S. Becker Feb 45 26/18 06-07S 114-06E Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to S. Hazzard Feb 45 26/23 11-57N 109-18E

S1 Trk

300

GD Unk

AO

10000

T2/4NUP

ULTRA rept torp att, D. Becker Feb 45 26/18 M 26

S S3P

Chandler Feb 45 24 W coast Burma Jk 30 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 8 Refo Feb 45 25/02 17-08N 110-02E DD 2300 T1/4NUP WIST 25 17-52N 110-05E PF 940 Shonan J {900e} PR says hit seen, bow under. ULTRA posit 17-05N 110-05E. WS2 and T say was with convoy HI-92, hit 0420 @17-20N 110-35E & S immed. TROM says 198 crew & passengers incl CO LtCdr Izuka killed. 1 McMahon Feb 45 25/04 33-56N 138-38E Unk 2000 T1/3NSR WISM 25 34-06N 138-22E XPkt 111 Hosho M. #3 PR says blew up. ULTRA rept call sign JVXL, Hosho M #3. GF says S by torp @ 34-09N 138-29E, 25 killed, 12 rescued by Isuzu M #3. 6 Grider Feb 45 25/21 20-04N 111-21E AK 2000 T3/3NUP SM 25 20-01N 111-19E AG 850 Koho M. IJ C-AK {272} {Koho M. #1} PR says seen smoking, S by 2nd salvo. WS1 says was captured ship torp & S 25 Feb at loc given while on patrol duty, 6 killed. M1 ident as ex-Br pilot vessel Ling Kong. — — Feb 45 — — — — — IS 25 31-00N 143-00E XPkt 80 {Koki M.} GF says in battle with sub, location obscure, presumed S; list says torp. [No likely sub att identified; W says 74T XPkt S 25 Feb by US DDs ca 31N 141E.]

245 COBIA 3602

S S3

G Unk

Feb 45 25 25

S S3

Hezlet Feb 45 24 Malacca Strait Cstr(2) 450 Claim Unconfirmed Date & tons from Success Book. BSH says 1 cstr S jointly with TERRAPIN.

Hezlet UltM

S3P D D3

5

5

Damg. Eval. S

S S3 S S S1

S S S1 S S S1 X S XE

S S S1 S S

S S3 D

Attack Numbers 3604–3621 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 3604

324 BLENNY 3605

324 BLENNY 3606

2

2

HMS SEASCOUT 3607

2

249 FLASHER 3608

6

249 FLASHER 3609

6

241 BASHAW 3610

5

241 BASHAW 3611

5

397 SCABBARDFISH 3612

389 PIRANHA 3613 307 TILEFISH 3614 241 BASHAW 3615 241 BASHAW 3616 — 3617

HMS SEASCOUT 3618 HMS THOROUGH 3619 390 PLAICE 3620 392 STERLET 3621

—

3

270 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments IJSM 26-7 11-56N 109-18E C-AO 10238 Amato M. PR says target burned 48 hrs. WS2 says left Singapore for Moji 22 Feb in convoy HI-96, ca 0035 27 Feb north of entrance to Camranh Bay torp, huge blaze, 76 passengers & 73 crew killed. Hazzard Feb 45 26/23 11-57N 109-18E AO 10000 T1/1NUP UltS Note PR says expl heard, smoke from funnel. ULTRA rept Terushima M in convoy HI-96, no D except to Amato M. [M1 says this was Mitsushima M, no damage; Terushima is alternate reading of name.] Hazzard Feb 45 26/23 11-57N 109-18E AO 10000 T1/4NUP UltS Note PR says 2 expl heard, smoke from funnel. ULTRA ident Fujisan M in convoy. WS2 says no D except to Amato M. Kelly Feb 45 26 Malacca Strait Jk(2) 18 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Grider Feb 45 27/08 19-28N 111-18E Lug 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says capsized, only bow above water after hits by FLASHER & 241 BASHAW. [SORG credits both subs.] Grider Feb 45 27/08 19-28N 111-18E Lug 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left burning & listing, 241 BASHAW fired on later & may have S. [SORG credits both subs.] Simpson Feb 45 27/09 19-25N 111-21E Lug 70 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says both BASHAW & 249 FLASHER made hits. [SORG credits both subs.] Simpson Feb 45 27/09 19-25N 111-21E Lug 70 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left a burned-out shell. [SORG credits BASHAW & 249 FLASHER.]

Damg. Eval. S S1

Gunn M

D S

Feb 45 27/09 27

25-45N 123-20E NE of Keelung

Lug B-AK

100 137

WI XPkt PR says stopped & afire. M1 says 1 killed. [Not in GF list.] 4 Irvine Feb 45 27/10 22-15N 120-17E Jk 100 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, left afire & sinking. 5 Schlech Feb 45 28/08 29-04N 129-39E Lug 90 M 28 Sub position C-Ms 48 PR says afire & awash from 4-inch & 40mm. M1 says shelled and S, 1 killed. 5 Simpson Feb 45 28/09 20-01N 111-25E Trk 250 M 28 NE Tonkon Pt. C-AO 100 PR says 5 4-inch hits but still underway. M1 says 6 killed. 5 Simpson Feb 45 28/09 20-01N 111-25E Trk 150 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 4-inch hits but still underway. — — Feb 45 — — — — I 28 19-00N 111-15E NG 5381

2

5

GD Kikaku M. #6 Go

GD Unk

S 03 D 03 S S3 P S3P P S3P P S3P P S3P

S1 S

S3 S S S1 GD D Nanyo M. #11 S S3 GD D Unk D3 — X {Nanshin S M. #12} [No likely sub att; WS2 indicates no D here; J lists as 865T AK, S 13 Apr 45 by a/c.] XE Kelly Feb 45 28 Malacca Strait Jk(2) 35 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 GD Misaki M.

Chandler Feb 45 28 W coast Burma Jk(2) 100 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 4 Stevens, C.B. Mar 45 1/17 24-40N 124-02E AK 4400 T1/4DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says delayed hit heard. 3 Lewis, H.H. Mar 45 1/20 34-11N 139-44E AK 5000 T3/6NSR IJSM 1 34-10N 139-38E A-AK 1148 Tateyama M. PR says blew up, radar pip disappeared. WS1 says left Yokohama 1 Mar for Hachijo-Jima with 12th Field Operations Airfield Construction Unit; ca 1930 @ loc given was hit by 2 torp port side eng rm & S in darkness & high seas, 611 passengers & 43 crew lost, only 9 persons rescued. — — Mar 45 — — — — —

S S3 D 03 S S S1

X

271 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. I 1 36-53N 122-26E C-AK 6862 {Eijo M.} S J says marine casualty @ 36-09N 120-30. WS1 says ran aground off Shantung Peninsula in fog, XE abandoned. [No likely sub att.] — — Mar 45 — — — — — X I 1 SW Pacific Area C-AK 1945 {Manryo M.} S [Location not specific enough to identify att. No info in WS1. No likely sub att.] XE 3 Barlow Mar 45 1 E Sumatra Smc 12 Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. Success Book describes as tongkang. S3 5 Brunner Mar 45 1 Malacca Strait Jk(2) 80 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 7 Tyree, A.K. Mar 45 2/07 33-50N 139-22E Trk 1200 T1/1TUS S WISM 1-2 34-16N 139-39E XPkt 136 Chokai M. S PR says seen to S, CUTY att. GF says S in battle with surfaced sub, but list says torp. S1 5 Brunner Mar 45 2 Malacca Strait Jk 70 G S Ult 2 NG NG NG Sanko M. NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says shelled 2 Mar. S2Q 5 Bull Mar 45 2 W Sumatra Smc 26 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book describes as tongkang. Not in BSH. D4 3 Faust Mar 45 3/05 34-05N 139-54E AK 6100 T2/4NSR S M 3 Miyake-Jima XAK 1386 Nissho M. #2 S WIJS XPG PR says 1 hit seen, S in 3 min. WS1 says left Yokosuka 2 Mar for Hachijo-Jima; ca 0400 3rd S1 @ sub position was torp & S, 38 killed. M1 says was XPG rerated XAK 1 Oct 43. 2 Stimson Mar 45 3/20 06-29S 112-48E AK 3400 T1/7NSR S WM 3 Malang, Java XAK 1805 Suiten M. S IS {1508} J {2500} PR says 3 survivors identified ship as “Sea Tan” Maru. ULTRA posit 06-34S 113-01E. WS1 says S1 torp & S @ 06-34S 113-01E, 32 killed. [Ex-Du Schouten; W says ran aground after being hit; I says disabled by sub.] 3 Jarvis Mar 45 4/02 12-52N 109-30E AO 5000 T2/6NUR S IJSM 4 C. Varella FIC A/C-AO 5236 Palembang M. S PR says still burning 2 days later. ULTRA posit 12-50N 109-31E, convoy HI-98. WS2 says S1 convoy c/o 2 marus & 3 escorts, left Cape St Jacques 3 Mar, ca 0402 4 Mar hit by 4 torp, expl & burned, stern on bottom, 67 crew, 59 gunners or guards and all 9 passengers killed, only 4 survivors. 3 Jarvis Mar 45 4/02 12-52N 109-30E AK 7500 T2/ NUR S UltS Note PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA rept no D @ 12-50N 109-30E. WS2 says 2 torp missed 03 Ryoei M & expl on coast. — — Mar 45 — — — — — X I 4 Tokyo->Muroran C-AK 6919 {Daiai M.} U I says missing. WS1 says left Tokyo 4 Mar, S 10 Mar. [No sub att identified; location not XE specific; see listing 10 Mar 45.] 7 Tyree, A.K. Mar 45 4/08 31-55N 141-21E Pkt 250 GD D S 4 NG XPkt 152 Fukukyu NG M. #1 PR says minor D by 40mm. GF says in battle with sub; 98T XPkt Fukukichi M #2 Go also in L3 battle. M1 says D not mentioned in records, survived war. 5 Schlech Mar 45 4/09 28-43N 130-20E Tra 20 GD S Ult 4 NG NG NG S PR says survivor gave name Siko or Shiko M. [A says this is merely a slang expression.] S2Q ULTRA indicates unident craft S @ 28-15N 129-08E.

3622

— 3623 HMS SUPREME 3624 HMS TERRAPIN 3625 287 BOWFIN 3626 HMS TERRAPIN 3627 HMS CLYDE 3628 412 TREPANG 3629

407 SEA ROBIN 3630

318 BAYA 3631

318 BAYA 3632

— 3633

287 BOWFIN 3634

307 TILEFISH 3635

HMS TRENCHANT 3636

HMS TERRAPIN 3637

5

5

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3622–3637 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Hezlet Mar 45 4 04-04N 110-35E SC 290 G WIS 4 04-04N 100-35E PC 309 Ch 8 J {290} Joint att with HMS TERRAPIN. ULTRA gives sub posit as 04-08N 100-35E, from msg. {BSH identifies as Ch 5.} WS confirms S @ loc given. Brunner Mar 45 4 04-04N 110-35E SC 290 G WIS 4 04-04N 100-35E PC 309 Ch 8 J {290} Joint with HMS TRENCHANT. ULTRA gives sub posit 04-08N 100-35E, from msg. {BSH identifies as Ch 5.} WS confirms S @ loc given.

SJ S S1P

SJ SJ S1P

Attack Numbers 3638–3654 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

272 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. HMS CLYDE 5 Bull Mar 45 4 W Sumatra Tra 50 G D 3638 WISM 4 04-08N 096-07E XSC 233 Kiku M. S BSH says driven ashore. ULTRA confirms S. WS1 says att & S 4 Mar @ loc given after heavy D, S1 2 killed. {W credits HMS SELENE; no such att in BSH.} HMS SELENE — — Mar 45 4 — — — — X 3639 W 4 NW Sumatra XSC 233 {Kiku M.} S {W credits SELENE; no such att in BSH.} HMS CLYDE att same day appears correct. XE HMS SUPREME 3 Barlow Mar 45 4 E Sumatra Jk 30 G S 3640 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 HMS SEASCOUT 2 Kelly Mar 45 4 Malacca Strait Sam 30 G S 3641 Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says S; not in BSH. D3 407 SEA ROBIN 2 Stimson Mar 45 5/01 05-56S 113-46E APK 7200 T3/3NUR S 3642 IJSM 5 05-50S 113-46E XPG 2904 Manyo M. S W {Man-Yo M.} PR says afire, expl, b/u noise. WS2 says convoy c/o 3 marus & 3 escorts Surabaya to Makassar; S1 hit by 3 torp ca 2230, afire & expl, half of crew and passengers killed. 407 SEA ROBIN 2 Stimson Mar 45 5/05 05-42S 114-02E AK 2500 T1/3NUR S 3643 IJSM 5 05-23S 114-06E A-AK 853 Shoyu M. S PR says rolled to port & S. WS2 says torp 0550 & S, 13 killed. S1 407 SEA ROBIN 2 Stimson Mar 45 5/05 05-42S 114-02E AK 2000 T1/6TUR S 3644 WIJS 5 05-23S 114-03E XAN 855 Nagara M. S PR says broke in two, both parts S. WS2 says hit same time as Shoyu M, 4 killed. S1 231 HADDOCK 11 Brockman Mar 45 5/06 32- N 132- E Mis 300 T1/1TUS D 3645 Claim Unconfirmed PR says CUTY att, expl heard 29 min after firing. 03 241 BASHAW 5 Simpson Mar 45 5/10 16-46N 108-41E AO 10000 T2/6DSR D 3646 Note Note PR says target stopped, also saw possible hit on more distant ship. ULTRA rept Ryoei M hit 1100, XR S 1200. WS2 says was in convoy HI-98, hit by 2 torp ca 1110, abandoned & S with stern on bottom @ 16-48N 108-41E, 47 killed. [W lists as both XAO & Std AO 1TL; see later hit this day.] 394 RAZORBACK 3 Brown Mar 45 5/15 31-51N 127-27E Trk 100 GD S 3647 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S, 3 POW, photos. S3 394 RAZORBACK 3 Brown Mar 45 5/15 31-51N 127-27E Trk 100 GD S 3648 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. S3 307 TILEFISH 5 Schlech Mar 45 5/16 29-36N 129-45E DE 600 T2/5DUP S 3649 WIS 5 Akuseki I. AM 800 W 15 S J {492} PR says beached after 1st hit, hit again. ULTRA rept posit 29-30N 129-35E, still afloat 25 Mar, T1 later given up. W says beached & abandoned. WS2 says was with convoy NAKA-303 hit in stern 1042, towed by Banshu M #51 but grounded @ Suwasi Is, sub fired 2 more but torp expl on reef, wreck abandoned. 241 BASHAW 5 Simpson Mar 45 5/19 16-46N 108-41E AO 10000 T1/2NSP S 3650 SJM 5 16-48N 108-41E XAO 10016 Ryoei M. S PR says target was ship’s bow sticking out of sea. ULTRA rept 1st torp earlier, S 1200. [First hit & S1 D by salvofired in previous att.] WS2 says ca 30 meters of bow above water @ 20 deg angle when S. M1 says 19 crew, 19 soldiers, and 9 passengers killed. 392 STERLET 3 Lewis, H.H. Mar 45 5/21 34-56N 140-15E AO 10000 T5/6NSR S 3651 SM 10 Off Hokkaido A-AK 6919 Daiai M. S I 5 Tokyo->Muroran NG NG {Tamon M. #4} Ult 4 Hachijo Jima PR says large loaded AO heading NE, seen in outline only, 2 masts on goalposts, broke in two & S1 S. ULTRA rept Tamon M #4 S. WS1 says Daiai M left Tokyo independently 4 Mar for Muroran & was torp & S 10 Mar off Kamaishi, Hokkaido with all 70 on board. I says missing 4 Mar between Tokyo & Muroran. [No probable sub att recorded 4 or 10 Mar; ship not in J.] 285 BALAO 8 Worthington Mar 45 5 — — — — X 3652 WI 5 Okino Erabu I. XSC 245 {Yusen M. #11} S W says poss S by 285 BALAO. [PR shows no such att; no other sub att ident.] XE HMS SEASCOUT 2 Kelly Mar 45 5 Malacca Strait Jk 40 G S 3653 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 HMS STURDY 6 Wicker Mar 45 5 E Java Sea LC(2) 100 G S 3654 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S 2 LC filled with Japanese troops. S3

273 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3655–3673 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. HMS SUPREME 3 Barlow Mar 45 5 E Sumatra Jk 10 G S 3655 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. Success Book describes as tongkang. S3 241 BASHAW 5 Simpson Mar 45 6/10 16-18N 108-32E Trk 250 GD S 3656 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 4-inch and S. [Previous tentative attribution of Ryoei M #66 to this att no longer S2 believed credible. No such vessel listed in M1.] 394 RAZORBACK 3 Brown Mar 45 6/12 33-50N 128-00E Sch 50 GD S 3657 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S, photos. S3 399 SEA CAT 2 Bowers, R.H. Mar 45 6/21 33-45N 127-26E AK 2000 T1/6NSR S 3658 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, S. 03 HMS SEADOG 1 Hobson Mar 45 6 Andaman Is. Cstr 500 G D 3659 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says gun action broken off because of fire from shore batteries. D3 HMS SUPREME 3 Barlow Mar 45 6 E Sumatra Jk 35 G S 3660 Ult 6 03-29N 099-19E NG NG Sakura M. #45 S BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says 1 ship S by surf att, name questionable. S2Q [Not in M1.] HMS SUPREME 3 Barlow Mar 45 6 E Sumatra Jk 15 G D 3661 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. D3 — — — Mar 45 — — — — — X 3662 I 7 20-24N 128-20E C-AK 6892 {Enkei M.} L [No likely sub att.] XE HMS SEASCOUT 2 Kelly Mar 45 7 Ulee Lhoe Hbr. Cstr 250 T4/4 S 3663 Claim Unconfirmed Unident BSH says fired at pier & cstrs, hit seen. D3U HMS SEASCOUT 2 Kelly Mar 45 7 Ulee Lhoe Hbr. Cstr NG T /4 D 3664 Claim Unconfirmed Unident BSH says D cstr & pier. D4U HMS SEASCOUT 2 Kelly Mar 45 7 Ulee Lhoe Hbr. Cstr NG T /4 D 3665 Claim Unconfirmed Unident BSH says D cstr & pier. D4U HMS SCYTHIAN 1 Thode Mar 45 8 Mergui Arch. Jk(3) 65 G S 3666 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says D cstr & pier. S3 394 RAZORBACK 3 Brown Mar 45 9/09 29-40N 133-28E Jk 100 GD S 3667 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says demolished & burning, photos. S3 285 BALAO 8 Worthington Mar 45 9/10 31-19N 130-06E AO NG T0/4DUP 0 3668 Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says 2 thuds heard. L4U HMS TRENCHANT 5 Hezlet Mar 45 9 Pandang I. Tug 20 G S 3669 Ult 9 03-25N 099-45E YT NG NG S BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says S. S2U HMS TRENCHANT 5 Hezlet Mar 45 9 Pandang I. Ltr 40 G S 3670 Ult 9 03-25N 099-45E NG NG NG S BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says S. S2U 369 KETE 2L Ackerman Mar 45 10 29-31N 127-55E AK 4000 T? S 3671 IJM 10 29-48N 128-02E A-AK 2495 Sanka M. S S {2473} KETE lost this patrol, U cites sinking reported by radio. ULTRA rept att on convoy KANA-803, CD S1L 44 counteratt sub. WS2 says convoy c/o 3 marus & 4 escorts left Kagoshima for Naha 8 Mar, ca 0405 10 Mar torp & S instantly @ 29-25N 128-15E. M1 says 51 crew & 605 troops killed. 369 KETE 2L Ackerman Mar 45 10 29-31N 127-55E AK 4000 T? S 3672 JSM 10 29-48N 128-02E A-AK 2270 Dokan M. S I {2990} U cites sinking rept by radio. WS2 says torp ca 0700 in engine room & again ca 0705 under bridge, S1L split in two & S, 27 crew, 23 gunners & 4 passengers killed. 369 KETE 3673

2L Ackerman WIJSM

Mar 45 10 10

29-31N 127-55E 29-25N 127-30E

AK B-AK

4000 2116

T? Keizan M.

S S

Attack Numbers 3674–3690 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

369 KETE 3674

2L

— 3675

—

HMS SUPREME 3676

3

398 SEGUNDO 3677

3

— 3678

—

326 BLUEBACK 3679

2

243 BREAM 3680

5

243 BREAM 3681

5

243 BREAM 3682

5

243 BREAM 3683

5

407 SEA ROBIN 3684

—

412 TREPANG 3685

—

HMS SCYTHIAN 3686

1

HMS SCYTHIAN 3687

1

HMS SUBTLE 3688

4

HMS SUBTLE 3689

4

HMS SUBTLE 3690

4

274 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments U cites sinking rept in radio msg. WS2 says hit in #4 hold & S ca 0705, 43 crew & 64 troops killed, 1000T military supplies, 21 torpedoes, 500 drums gasoline, & 30 Shinyo [suicide] boats also lost. M1 says avoided 13 torp before hit by 1 of 4 and sunk. [KETE missing after 20 Mar.] Ackerman Mar 45 10 Same attack Same Same Same I 10 29-48N 128-02E PF 940 {CD 44} Note Att not in SORG or U. ULTRA rept CD 44 counteratt sub. WS2 lists as escort with convoy KANA-803, no mention of D. [Surrendered after war. KETE missing after 20 Mar.] — Mar 45 — — — — — I 10 16-01N 108-10E A-AO 5239 {Seishin M.} ULTRA says att by B-25s while aground. [No likely sub att 10 Mar; D 3 Dec 44 by 196 SEARAVEN.] Barlow Mar 45 10 04-30N 096-16E Cstr 150 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH and Success Book say bombarded beached cstr, 15 hits. Fulp Mar 45 11/04 34-29N 127-55E AK 4000 T2/4NSR M 11 34-25N 127-54E A/C-AK 3087 Shori Go IJS {Shori M.} PR says disappeared in 2 min. WS1 says was captured ship, torp & S 11 Mar @ loc given, 48 killed. M1 says was ex-Ch Sheng Lee. — Mar 45 — — — — — I 11 31-22N 121-38E C-Tra 1520 {Koko M.} [No likely sub att; J & W say S by mine.] Clementson Mar 45 12/07 13-17N 109-58E Sail 150 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S by 5-inch. McCallum Mar 45 13/18 05-35S 114-11E Trk 60 GD Ult 13 NG NG NG Izumi M. PR says 8 4-inch hits, burned, dead in water. ULTRA rept destr by fire 14 Mar. {SORG gives posit 141-11E, misprint.} McCallum Mar 45 13/18 05-35S 114-11E Trk 60 GD Ult 13 NG NG NG Sumiyoshi M. PR says 3 4-inch hits, smoking but underway. ULTRA rept engine D. McCallum Mar 45 14/14 05-41S 114-03E AK 2500 T1/4DUP ISM 14 05-50S 114-02E XSC 76 Keihin M. PR says att 3 small AK, 2 escorts; 1 blew up. WS cites book “Japanese Navy Special Warships & Merchant Ship Authentic History” as saying sunk 14 Mar at 05-50N (prob misprint) 114-25E. {W credits 407 SEA ROBIN; no such att in PR.} McCallum Mar 45 14/14 Same attack same same same M 15 05-50S 114-02E XSC 355 Shonan M. #17 S 14 NG Not claimed in prev att. M1 says shelled & D, survived war, surrendered at Soerabaja. WS1 says torp and S while carrying out movements off Madura I. — Mar 45 — — — — — W 14 W Salembu I. XSC 76 {Keihin M.} {W credits SEA ROBIN; PR shows no such att.} [243 BREAM appears correct.] — Mar 45 — — — — — W 14 35-40N 141-00E XPkt 139 {Kaiko M.} {W credits TREPANG; no such att in PR.} [No other sub att ident; I says S by surf ships @ Inubozaki.] Thode Mar 45 14 Mergui Arch. Jk 25 G Ult 14 NG NG NG Fuyukawa M. #2 BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says S 14 Mar, no other info. Thode Mar 45 14 Mergui Arch. Jk(2) 40 S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Andrew Mar 45 14 Malacca Strait Jk 30 G Ult 14 03-18N 100-42E Jk NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA rept 1 S. Andrew Mar 45 14 Malacca Strait Jk 30 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Andrew Mar 45 14 Malacca Strait Jk 30 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book.

Damg. Eval. S1L

0 U XE X S XE S D3 S S S1 X S XE S S3 S S S2Q D NG D2Q S S S1

0 D S D1 X S XE X S XE S NG S2Q S S3 S S S2U S D3 S D3

275 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. HMS SUBTLE 3691

4

HMS SPIRIT 3692

5

HMS SCYTHIAN 3693

1

413 SPOT 3694

2

HMS THRASHER 3695

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3691–3706 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Andrew Mar 45 14 Malacca Strait Jk(4) 120 G D Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. D4 Langridge Mar 45 14 05-35S 114-28E Cstr 300 G S M 14 05-34S 114-26E Ms 149 Ryuho M. S Ult Note PR says 2 POW taken. ULTRA rept aux sail, 118 or 109T, S. S1 Thode Mar 45 15 Mergui Arch. Jk(2) 40 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 Post Mar 45 16/23 25-48N 119-53E AK 7500 T1/8NSR S JM 17 26-08N 119-56E A-AK 3173 Ikomasan M. SJ IS 25-52N 120-18E PR says target left down by bow, afire & abandoned. ULTRA rept with convoy TAMO-49, torp & S1P run aground Matsu I, bombed by B-25 same day & by B-24 26 Mar, abandoned, 6 crew, 4 guards, & 7 passengers killed. WS2 says was anchored near Foochow with engine trouble when torp in #1 hold ca 0100 17 Mar & drifted aground, passengers put ashore, repairs started but abandoned after bomb D 26 Mar. [J credits jointly with a/c.]

Ainslie Mar 45 16 W coast Siam Jk 15 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. HMS TORBAY 1 Norman Mar 45 16 W coast Siam Cstr NG G 3696 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says driven ashore & afire. 413 SPOT 2 Post Mar 45 17/02 25-34N 120-01E Unk 4000 T1/12NSR 3697 IJSM 17 25-28N 120-10E A/C-AK 3005 Nanking M. PR says hit seen, large expl, radar pip gone. ULTRA rept with convoy TAMO-49. WS2 says torp ca 0335, blew up & S instantly, all 411 passengers, 60 crew and 32 gunners lost due to bad weather. 315 SEALION 5 Putman Mar 45 17/03 05-18N 103-23E AO 7300 T1/4NSR 3698 M 17 05-20N 103-07E AO 1458 Samui J Sub position PR says blew up, burned & S. ULTRA posit 05-20N 103-07E. [Siamese Navy ship.] 413 SPOT 2 Post Mar 45 17/06 25-44N 120-13E AM 500 GD 3699 IS 18 Mutsure Jima AM 707 W 17 PR says 1 5-inch hit. ULTRA rept no D noted. WS9 says took 1 12.7cm shell hit but may have taken info from Lockwood. 412 TREPANG — — Mar 45 — — — — — 3700 WI 17 30-00N 137-30E XPkt 115 {Tsukiyura M.} {W credits TREPANG.} [No such att in PR; no other likely sub att ident. M1 says sunk by a/c.] 414 SPRINGER 1 Kefauver Mar 45 18/03 26-38N 127-12E DD 1500 T3/8NUR 3701 JS 18 27-00N 127-15E APD 1500 T 18 WI PR says 3 salvos fired at 3 ships, 2 believed hit. ULTRA rept att on convoy DATA-504 @ 27-40N 126-28E. WS2 says convoy was KATA-504, T 18 not with it. WS20-17 says T 18 left Sasebo for Okinawa 16 Mar torp and S 18th @ loc given; I says LSV 18 missing; W says missing from 18 Mar near Mutsurejima. 285 BALAO 8 Worthington Mar 45 18/06 35-00N 123-51E Tra 200 GD 3702 M 19 35-20N 124-00E XSC 188 Daito M. #2 PR says capsized & S, 4 POW picked up but 1 died, target ident by POW. Cundall says was steel-hulled trawler. M1 says 16 killed. [Not in W.] 237 TRIGGER 12L Connole Mar 45 18 28-05N 126-44E AK 4000 T? 3703 IJSM 18 28-15N 126-50E A-AK 1012 Tsukushi M. #3 TRIGGER lost this patrol; U cites sinking rept in radio msg. Not in SORG. WS2 says was en rt Kagoshima to Okinawa in convoy KANA-304, hit port side amidships from astern, broke in two & S, 38 killed. 237 TRIGGER 12L Connole Mar 45 18 28-05N 126-44E AK 4000 T? 3704 S Note U cites D rept by radio msg. Not in SORG. WS2 says no other ships hit. TRIGGER lost after 26 Mar.] HMS THRASHER 2 Ainslie Mar 45 18 W coast Siam Jk 20 G 3705 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 285 BALAO 8 Worthington Mar 45 19/02 33-09N 122-08E AP 9800 T3/4NSR 3706 WIJSM 19 33-07N 122-05E XAPK 10413 Hakozaki M. PR says fired 10 torp at convoy, ship seen burning. WS2 says left Moji for Keelung 16 Mar in convoy

S S3 D D3 S S S1 S S S1 D L L3 X S XE S S* UU S1

S S S1 S S* S1L

D 03L S S3 S S S1

Attack Numbers 3707–3720 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

285 BALAO 3707

8

285 BALAO 3708

8

285 BALAO 3709

8

285 BALAO 3710

8

285 BALAO 3711

8

285 BALAO 3712

8

222 BLUEFISH 3713

7

HMS SELENE 3714

2

HMS THRASHER 2 3715 324 BLENNY 3716

2

324 BLENNY 3717

2

324 BLENNY 3718

2

318 BAYA 3719

3

285 BALAO 3720

8

276 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. MOTA-43, ca 0258 19 Mar hit in #2 & #4 holds, expl & split in two, stern S, f wd section burned until S ca 0320, 928 passengers, 139 crew, and 51 gunners killed. Worthington Mar 45 19/02 33-09N 122-08E AP 7500 T1/4NSR S ISWM 19 33-07N 122-05E XAK 6345 Tatsuharu M. H PR says blew up & left burning. ULTRA rept with convoy MOTA-43, repaired at Shanghai D1 until 7 Jun. W lists as XCL rerated XAP Aug 42, beached W of Shanghai, salvaged 1946. WS2 says convoy c/o 4 marus & 4 escorts; hit stbd side in #2 hold, 149 killed, remained afloat & reached Shanghai. Worthington Mar 45 19/02 33-09N 122-08E DE 1000 T1/2NSR D UltS Note PR says possible hit heard. ULTRA says CD 40 rept no D @ 33-07N 122-05E. WS2 lists CD 40 as 03 escort with convoy MOTA-43, no mention of D. Worthington Mar 45 19/17 34-11N 123-01E Tra 200 GD S M 19 35-20N 124-00E XSC 109 Daito M. #1 D I Fish {156} S PR says S. M1 says survived war. [Not in W.] D1 Worthington Mar 45 19/17 34-11N 123-01E Tra 150 GD S Ult 19 34-40N 122-55E NG 100 Eisa M. #1 NG PR says left burning. ULTRA rept being shelled. [Not in M1.] S2Q Worthington Mar 45 19/18 34-11N 123-01E Tra 150 GD S Ult 19 34-40N 122-55E NG 75 Eisa M. #2 NG PR says left wrecked & burning. ULTRA rept shelled. [Not in M1.] S2Q Worthington Mar 45 19/18 34-11N 123-01E Tra 75 GD S M 19 Sub position A-Ms NG Katsura M. #11 S Ult 34-40N 122-55E NG 49 {Katsura NG M. #2} PR says superstructure shot away, burning, 1 Chinese POW. ULTRA rept shelled. S1 Henderson Mar 45 19/19 32-10N 137-57E Pkt 200 GT D UltS 19 31-35N 137-52E XPkt 96 Myojin M. #7 NG Note PR says hit by 5-inch, afire aft. ULTRA rept unk XPkt D @ 31-35N 137-50E, returning to D2Q Yokohama. GF says in battle with surfaced sub; S 13 Jul 45 by a/c. M1 says D by a/c 19 Mar @ 31-10N 137-30E, survived war. Newton Mar 45 19 NE Sumatra Jk 40 G D Ult 19 03-53N 098-44E NG NG Myo M. S BSH says destroyed; date from Success Book. ULTRA says S about this time. [Not in M1.] D3Q Ainslie Mar 45 19 W coast Siam Jk(3) 110 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. S3 Hazzard Mar 45 20/15 11-18N 108-56E AK 4000 T1/4DUP S IJSM 20 11-18N 108-57E C-AO 834 Nanshin S M. #21 PR says engines aft ship, green camouflage, hit seen. ULTRA rept S in convoy MI or HI-881. S1 WS2 says convoy was HI-88I, hit ca 1725, 14 killed. Hazzard Mar 45 20/15 11-18N 108-56E AK 7500 T1/ DUP S IJSM 20 11-17N 108-58E A/C-AO 1039 Hosen M. S PR says engine aft, gray camouflage, hit seen, gasoline fire, capsized bow seen next day. ULTRA S1 rept says S. WS2 says was in convoy HI-88I ca 1725 hit by 2 of 6 torp, broke in two & S, ca 170 passengers & 18 crew and 8 gunners killed. Hazzard Mar 45 20/15 11-18N 108-56E AK 4000 T1/ DUP S JSM 20 11-18N 108-57E C-Tra 557 Yamakuni M. S I C-AK {500} {Yamaguchi M.} PR says expl heard, not claimed S. ULTRA ident as XAO, S. WS2 says left Cape St Jacques 19 S1 Mar with convoy HI-88I for Moji, ca 1725 hit stbd side by torp, S in 1 min, 27 killed. M1 says was being used as case oil carrier. Jarvis Mar 45 21/01 11-55N 109-18E DD 1000 T1/3NUR S WIJS 21 12-00N 109-17E XAN 524 Kainan M. S M 20 11-18N 108-57E XSC PR says hit seen amidships, black smoke, screws stopped, pip disappeared. ULTRA says BAYA & a/c S1 demolished Kainan M, Fushimi M #2, Takasago M #6, Tateishi, & Ch 33 21 Mar. [PR says no others att by BAYA.] WS2 says was escort with convoy HI-88I; left Cape St. Jacques 19 Mar; ca 1725 20th @ 11-18N 108-57E was att by group of subs, torp & S 1728, casualties not given. Worthington Mar 45 21/05 35-30N 124-23E DD 2000 T0/4TSR 0 Ult Note SM PR says fired at 2 ships & 4 escorts, 2 expl heard & felt. ULTRA rept Azusa M separated from 03

277 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3721–3736 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments convoy SIMO-01 @ 35-30N 124-17E, apparently D, & reached Moji a day late. WS2&4 say convoy SHIMO-01 left Chinhae 24 Mar, Azusa M not incl, no ships att. [ULTRA and M1 report questionable.] Andrew Mar 45 21 Malacca Strait Jk 30 G Ult 21 02-52N 100-03E Jk NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says jk fired on. Clementson Mar 45 22/08 13-06N 109-39E Sail 75 GD Ult 22 12-00N 109-17E Aux NG NG PR says 3 masts, S by 5-inch. ULTRA rept aux coast defense ship S. Hills Mar 45 22/20 01-06S 117-19E AO 300 GN UltM 22 01-03S 117-20E C-Pass NG Comm. Ship #463 Go PR says burned to waterline & S. Ident by ULTRA. Newton Mar 45 22 NE Sumatra Sam 10 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed; date from Success Book. Newton Mar 45 22 NE Sumatra Sam 10 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed; date from Success Book. Newton Mar 45 22 NE Sumatra Jk 40 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed; date from Success Book. Germershausen Mar 45 23/17 29-31N 127-41E AK 6700 T2/4DUP WIJSM 23 29-24N 127-31E B-AK 2274 Doryo M. PR says hits heard, b/u noise. ULTRA rept with convoy SAI-05. WS2 says convoy c/o 5 marus & 5 escorts; hit 1713 @ 27-38N 127-46E in #2 hold & S in 30 sec, 262 navy passengers, 39 crew, 21 guards, 27 Shinyo boats, and some Daihatsu landing barges lost. Clarabut Mar 45 24 07-28S 115-04E Trk 200 G Ult 24 E Madura Str. NG NG Tachibana M. #9 PR says 10 natives taken off. ULTRA rept S. [Not in M1.] Street Mar 45 25/14 31-08N 130-30E AK 3100 T1/3DUP M 25 31-09N 130-31E XSC 703 Fuji M. WIJS XAN PR says hit seen, disintegrated, photo. WS1 says torp & S ca 1350 25 Mar @ loc given, 6 killed.

HMS SUBTLE 3721

4

326 BLUEBACK 3722

2

313 PERCH 3723

5

HMS SELENE 3724

2

HMS SELENE 3725

2

HMS SELENE 3726

2

411 SPADEFISH 3727

4

HMS STYGIAN 3728

5

420 TIRANTE 3729

1

HMS RORQUAL 3730

3

Oakley Mar 45 25 W Sumatra Claim Unconfirmed Success Book describes as tongkah. Not in BSH.

285 BALAO 3731

8

Worthington Mar 45 26/09 35-14N 123-44E AK 2300 GD JS 26 35-17N 123-13E C-AK 884 Shinto M. #1 I {1933} PR says hit by 5-inch, 40mm & 20mm, burned & S, photos. WS1 says torp & S, 20 lost. [Not in M1.] {I confuses ship with 1933T one of same name S 19 Feb 44 by a/c.} Keating Mar 45 27/04 Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard & felt.

25

G Unk

S NG S2U S S S2U S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S S1

S S S2Q S S S1 S D3

DE

600

T1/6NSR

S S S1

274 ROCK 3732

6

237 TRIGGER 3733

12L Connole Mar 45 27 30-40N 127-50E Unk Unk T? WJ 27 Sub position ARC 1564 Odate IS Note Att not in SORG. J says prob S. ULTRA rept possible sub att @ 30-43N 127-55E. WS11-47 & I say S by a/c 142 mi 122 deg off Ibusaki. W says S by TRIGGER @ sub position. WS notes casualty figures unk, poss all hands lost. [U lists TRIGGER as lost 26-28 Mar near 31N 132E; WS says TRIGGER claimed S by antisub sweeping force of 4 CDs ca 1300 27 Mar E side Bungo Str, but TRIGGER was prob not near that location.]

S S* SA S4PL

HMS RORQUAL 3734

3

Oakley Mar 45 27 W Sumatra Cstr 560 G Ult 27 03-47S 102-15E NG NG Taiyo M. BSH says 2 driven ashore after torp missed. ULTRA rept convoy shelled, 2 other ships att. [Not in M1.]

S NG D2Q

HMS RORQUAL 3735

3

Oakley Mar 45 27 W Sumatra Cstr Ult NG BSH says driven ashore. ULTRA rept Taiyo M & 2 others sunk.

G

S

HMS RORQUAL 3736

3

Oakley Mar 45 27 W Sumatra Cstr 500 G Ult NG Success Book claims probably S. Not in BSH. ULTRA rept Taiyo M & 2 others sunk.

S

HMS STYGIAN

5

Clarabut

D

Mar 45 27

11-43N 109-24E

Smc

Damg. Eval.

S 03

Java Sea

CM

350

D2U

1500

T1/1DUP

D3U

Attack Numbers 3737–3749

278

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. IS 27 S Kangean I. CM 1608 Wakataka H PR says hit heard, seen down by bow. ULTRA posit 07-09S 115-23E, says reached Surabaya 1 D1 Apr. Fukui says bow blown off, false bow installed @ Surabaya. {W gives name Wakatake.} WS says was on transport run Surabaya to Ambon. [D 17 Oct 44 by HNMS ZWAARDVISCH.] 5 Barr Mar 45 28/10 12-40N 107-28E XAO 5700 T2/3DUP 0 Note Note PR says aground by bow, hit again next day. ULTRA rept Honan M beached W Hondoi Is 28 Mar, XR stern broken off, hit again & destroyed. WS2 says was in convoy HI-88J, last convoy from Singapore to Moji, down to 2 marus & 8 escorts, hit 1220, 49 killed. [See repeat att next day.] 5 Barr Mar 45 28/10 12-38N 109-30E DD 1500 T1/ DUS D Ult Note PR says fired at AO, timed hit on DD also. ULTRA rept att on Honan M convoy @ 12N 109-28E, 03 no D, but all 9 escorts D by sub & a/c attacks 28-29 Mar. WS2&4 say convoy HI-88J of 7 Maru & 8 escorts incl Amatsukaze which had lost bow when torp by 272 REDFIN 16 Jan 44. 1 Street Mar 45 28/13 32-15N 129-55E AK 2700 T1/3DUP S IM 28 32-14N 129-56E A/C-AK 1218 Naze M. S JS {Nase M.} PR says hit seen, S. WS1 says left Pusan for Kagoshima 26 Mar with cargo 1509 tons raw S1 salt; ca 1305 hit by torp port side and S, 21 killed. 2 Foote Mar 45 28/16 31-50N 131-44E DE 600 T1/6DUP D JST 28 31-45N 131-45E PF 940 Mikura S IW Note SU PR says screws stopped after timed hit. WS and T say was with CD 33 which was alone when S S1 28 Mar by carrier a/c, Mikura prob S earlier, both S with all hands. I says missing 2 Mar, cause & location unk; W says missing 2 May [prob misprint; J gives tons as 900.] 1 Sieglaff Mar 45 28/18 34-44N 122-46E Tra 100 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left sinking, bow in air. D2Q 1 Sieglaff Mar 45 28/18 34-44N 122-46E Tra 150 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 5-inch hits, afire. D2Q 2 Foote Mar 45 28/23 32-08N 132-22E Lug 35 GM D Note Note PR says stopped & afire from 3 5-inch hits. M1 says this was initial att on Dai M #6 Go. [See XR later entry. ULTRA rept of unk XPkt engine room leaking refers to Fukuda M which was with the others but had to be towed back to Kagoshima by Kaig yo M #3.] 2 Foote Mar 45 28/23 32-08N 132-22E Lug 35 GM D Note Note PR says stopped & afire from 2 5-inch hits. M1 says this was initial att on Fuji M [#2 Go]. [See XR later entry and full rept of engagement under entry for Dai M #6 Go.] 2 Foote Mar 45 28/23 32-08N 132-22E Tra 100 GM D M 28 Sub position XPkt 76 Dai M. #6 Go H S {Tai M. #6 Go} Ult {Aki M. #6} PR says 1 5-inch hit. ULTRA rept Aki M #6 [misidentification] severely D and flooded, being . S1P towed 29 Mar Later rept Dai M #6 demolished at anchor and S under tow. GF says Tai (Dai) M #6 Go (80T XPkt) torp 23 Mar 45. [Ship not in W.] Battle record as cited by M says XPkts Dai M #6 Go, Fuji M [#2 Go], Myojin M #2 Go, Reiko M, and 3 others left Kagoshima 24 Mar for patrol areas ca 28N 134E. [It is not clear why they were at location of sub att.] At 2325 Fuji M [#2 Go] discovered surfaced sub and attacked, followed by Dai M #6 Go, which was hit by 6 shells at 2330 and Fuji M [#2 Go] was hit by 1 shell ca 2334. At this point the pickets thought a second sub opened fire on them. Myojin M returned fire and covered the damaged Fuji M [#2 Go] while Reiko M detoured to get behind the sub. At 0020 Fuji M [#2 Go] got close to the sub and raked it with gunfire, seeing 2 fire columns rising from the bridge area. The sub dived shortly thereafter, ending the battle. The other boats escorted Dai M #6 Go to Shimizu Hbr, where it was S by a/c 30 Mar. 2 Foote Mar 45 28/23 32-08N 132-22E Tra 100 GM D SM 28 Sub position XPkt 225 Fuji M. H [#2 Go] PR says 1 5-inch hit. GF says great D in battle with surfaced sub; returned to owner post-war. D1 [See full account of engagement under entry for Dai M #6 Go.] 2 Foote Mar 45 28/23 32-08N 132-22E Lug 35 GM D SM 28 Sub position XPkt 76 Myojin M. NG #2 Go PR says minor D from 40mm & 20mm. [See full account of engagement under entry for Dai M L3 #6 Go. M1 says registered name was Myojin M #3 but internally renamed by the navy as Myogin M #2 Go.] — — Mar 45 — — — — — X S 28 24-40N 120-00E A-AK 2859 {Meiho M.} S

3737

242 BLUEGILL 3738

242 BLUEGILL 3739

420 TIRANTE 3740

410 THREADFIN 3741

417 TENCH 3742 417 TENCH 3743 410 THREADFIN 3744

410 THREADFIN 3745

410 THREADFIN 3746

410 THREADFIN 3747

410 THREADFIN 3748

— 3749

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

279 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HMS THULE 3750

4

242 BLUEGILL 3751

5

364 HAMMERHEAD 3752

364 HAMMERHEAD 3753

5

5

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3750–3764 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments I Shinchiku WS1 says S by torp 28 Mar 45. [No likely sub att; J says S by a/c this date @ 25-00N 121-00E.] Mars Mar 45 28 W coast Siam Sam(2) 10 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 5 small Jks sunk during patrol by demo, date from Success Book. Barr Mar 45 29/04 12-39N 109-28E XAO 5700 T4/5NSP WIJSM 28 12-40N 109-27E A-AO 5542 Honan M. PR says 2 hits 1st att, aground by bow, wrecked on reef by 2nd att. ULTRA rept beached W Hondoi Is. 28 Mar, stern broken off, hit again & destroyed. WS2&4 say was in convoy HI-88J; hit ca 1220, stern blown off, 4 crew and 5 gunners killed, S 28 Mar [first hit by BLUEGILL that date; captured ship, ex Br War Sirdar.]

Damg. Eval. XE S S3 S S S1

Smith, F.M. Mar 45 29/05 14-39N 109-16E DD 1800 T1/3TUP WIS 29 14-44N 109-16E PF 940 CD 84 J {1000e} PR says seen S. ULTRA rept convoy HI-88J incl Kaiko M, CD 1, CD 18, CD 26, CD 130, CD 134, Ch 9, Ch 20, Manjo, Amatsukaze. WS2&4 say CD 84 at rear of convoy torp & S 0710 with all hands, 191 crew & 6 survivors of Honan M killed.

S S

Smith, F.M. Mar 45 29/05 14-39N 109-16E DE 800 T1/3TUP UltS Note PR says fired at convoy with 5-7 escorts, distant hit heard. ULTRA rept CD 134 D @ 14-44N 10916E. WS2&4 say Kaiko M S, CD 134 recd slight D by a/c @ 1130; CD 130 & CD 18 S 90 min later by B25s. Kent Mar 45 29 07-07S 120-10E Cstr 600 G M 29 07-15S 120-18E C-Pass 150 Comm. Ship #409 Go BSH says S by gunfire after 4 torp missed. Street Mar 45 30/04 31-11N 130-09E Lug 100 GM I 30 Off Kagoshima XPkt 19 Eikichi M. PR says left afire & sinking, abandoned by crew. [GF list says Eikichi M (150T XPkt) returned to owner postwar; W says S by a/c. Not in M1.] Clementson Mar 45 30/16 13-41N 109-34E Sail 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, S by 5-inch. Clementson Mar 45 30/16 13-41N 109-34E Sail 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, S by 5-inch. Clementson Mar 45 30/16 13-41N 109-34E Sail 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, S by 5-inch.

D

S1

03

HMS SPARK 3754

3

420 TIRANTE 3755

1

326 BLUEBACK 3756

2

326 BLUEBACK 3757

2

326 BLUEBACK 3758

2

396 RONQUIL 3759

4

— 3760

— — Mar 45 — — — — — I 31 Off Palau A-AK 5220 {Hokutai M.} [No likely sub att; J & A say S by a/c 30 Mar 44 @ 07-30N 134-30E; listing in I appears incorrect.]

X S XE

HMS SPARK 3761

3

S S

Lander Mar 45 31/22 29-10N 135-06E Pat 100 T1/1NUS Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says CUTY fired at 2 Pkts, expl heard 19 min later, screws stopped, debris & oil seen later.

Kent M

Mar 45 31 31

Flores Sea 07-11S 119-43E

Cstr C-Pass

600 150

G Comm. Ship #407 Go

Ult Flores Sea NG NG BSH says S by gunfire after 4 torp missed. ULTRA says left Flores 31 Mar, S en rt Surabaya. M1 says 2 killed. 402 SEA FOX 3762

3

411 SPADEFISH 3763

4

393 QUEENFISH 3764

4

S S S1 S S D3Q S S3 S S3 S S3 D D4U

S1

Klinker Apr 45 1/13 25-25N 120-16E AK 4000 T1/6DSR Ult Note PR says fired 1345 at convoy of 1 large & 2 medium ships, 4 escorts, in fog; 3 torp broached & convoy turned away, expl heard 3 min 45 sec later. At 2408 QUEENFISH rept ship S by 4 hits. [See 393 QUEENFISH att on Awa M.]

D

Germershausen M

T1/2DUP Hokushin M. #37

S S

T4/4NSR Awa M.

S S

Apr 45 1/16 1

34-23N 128-08E Sub position

Sch 75 C-Fish 178

PR says 2 masts, disintegrated. M1 says 8 killed.

S1

Loughlin WISM

APK A/CAPK

J

Apr 45 1/23 1

25-25N 120-07E 24-41N 119-12E

12000 11249 {11600}

03

280

Attack Numbers 3765–3781 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says expl, target not seen, hits heard & flashes seen. WS1 says left Singapore 28 Mar for Tsurugu; ca 2330 1 Apr @ loc given was hit amidships by 3 torp, split in two & S in 2 min, only 1 crewman saved by the sub, ca 1900 passengers [unidentified] & 148 crew lost. [Awa M claimed by Japan to be AH, had been given safe conduct by US.] — — Apr 45 — — — — — I 1 Off Formosa Fish 92 {Awa M.} [No likely sub att.] 4 Mars Apr 45 1 W coast Siam Sam 3 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says 5 small Jks sunk during patrol by demo, date from Success Book. 3 Styles Apr 45 2/08 34-18N 124-04E AK 4000 T2/3NSR M 2 34-02N 124-00E A/C6866 Daijo M. AK IJS {Taijo M.} PR says att convoy of 4 ships & 3 escorts in fog, timed hits heard, radar pip disappeared. ULTRA rept S in convoy TAMO-51. WS2 says this convoy left Keelung for Moji 28 Mar, ca 0920 2 Apr hit by 2 torp stbd side & S, 17 killed. M1 says 39 crew & 7 gunners killed. 3 Styles Apr 45 2/08 34-18N 124-04E AK 4000 T1/ NSR IJSM 2 34-02N 124-00E A-AK 1179 Nisshin M. PR says timed hits heard. ULTRA rept S in convoy TAMO-51. WS2 says S with all hands same time as Taijo M, 38 crew, 9 gunners & unknown number of troops lost. 3 Styles Apr 45 2/08 34-18N 124-04E AK 4000 T2/3NSR IJSM 2 34-02N 124-00E B-AK 1972 Edogawa M. PR says timed hits heard, radar pip disappeared. WS1&2 say left Keelung 28 Mar for Moji in convoy TAMO-51; ca 0930 2 Apr @ loc given was torp & S, all 48 crew killed. [Ship not in W.] 3 Styles Apr 45 2/10 34-18N 124-04E Esc 800 T2/3NSR Ult Note PR says timed hits heard, radar pip disappeared. ULTRA rept escorts were CD 44, CD 110, & W 39, no other ship D. WS2 says CDs were 44 & 118. 3 Styles Apr 45 2/10 34-20N 124-10E Esc 800 T1/3NSR Ult Note PR says timed hit heard, pip disappeared. ULTRA rept Horai M #13 834T AO att, no D @ 34-02N 124-00E. WS2 says Horai M #12 not D. 3 Styles Apr 45 2/11 34-25N 124-09E AK 4000 T2/3NSR I 5 34-07N 129-38E C-AK 6800 {Yamaji M.} PR says timed hit heard, debris & survivors seen. WS2 says no such ship in convoy. [May be garble of Taijo M; longitude also incorrect.] 5 Clarabut Apr 45 2 07-02S 115-32E Cstr 300 G Ult 2 NG Ms NG NG PR says target was anchored, naval ensign, #447 or 744. ULTRA rept unident M/S att.

— 3765 HMS THULE 3766 400 SEA DEVIL 3767

400 SEA DEVIL 3768

400 SEA DEVIL 3769

400 SEA DEVIL 3770

400 SEA DEVIL 3771

400 SEA DEVIL 3772

HMS STYGIAN 3773 HMS THOROUGH 3774

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

6

Chandler Apr 45 2 Nicobar Is. Claim Unconfirmed BSH describes as PGM; date from Success Book.

LC

HMS RORQUAL 3775

3

Oakley Apr 45 2 W Sumatra Claim Unconfirmed Success Book describes as tongkangs. Not in BSH.

Smc(2) 20

417 TENCH 3776

1

Sieglaff Apr 45 3/20 31-50N 124-06E AK 4000 T2/6NSR Ult Note PR says hits heard, expl seen, target stopped. ULTRA rept torp track @ 31-30N 124-15E.

HMS THOROUGH 3777

NG

G Unk

Damg. Eval. S1

X S XE S S3 S S S1

S S S1 S S S1 S 03 S 03 S L 03XE S NG S2Q S S3

Dem Unk

S S4 S 03

6

Chandler Apr 45 3 Andaman Is. Claim Unconfirmed BSH says D at pier by torp; date from Success Book.

Cstr

600

T2/5 Unident

HMS THULE 3778

4

Mars Apr 45 3 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

Jk(2)

11

Dem Unk

252 GABILAN 3779

5

Parham Apr 45 4/02 05-56S 118-45E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2-mast sail, hit by 5-inch, capsized.

Mis

50

GM Unk

S

282 TUNNY 3780

8

Pierce, G.E. Apr 45 4/12 29-27N 146-42E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left with stern under, no survivors.

Sam

200

GD Unk

S

— 3781

— — I

— XAN

— 540

— X {Shinto M. #2} S

Apr 45 — 5

W coast Siam

D D3U S S3

— Naha Harbor

S3

S3

281 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments ULTRA says shelled by enemy vessel & S. WS1 says D and under repair @ Naha, shelled by enemy warships. W says S by shore artillery; J says by unk agent. — — Apr 45 — — — — — I 5 Pinghai Wan C-AK 839 {Tokai M. #2} ULTRA says a/c att 22-24N 115-28E. J says S by a/c @ 22-42N 115-28E.

X S XE

6

S

— 3782 HMS STATESMAN 3783 HMS STATESMAN 3784

5

365 HARDHEAD 3785

4

321 BESUGO 3786

4

HMS STATESMAN 3787 HMS STATESMAN 3788 HMS THOROUGH 3789 252 GABILAN 3790

328 CHARR 3791

411 SPADEFISH 3792

420 TIRANTE 3793

400 SEA DEVIL 3794 HMS STATESMAN 3795

6

6

Bulkeley Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3782–3795

Apr 45 5

Malacca Strait

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

LC(6)

180

G Unk

Damg. Eval. XE

S3

Bulkeley Apr 45 5 Malacca Strait LC 30 Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. S3 Greenup Apr 45 6/00 09-37N 102-48E AO 10000 T6/14NSR S IJSM 6 09-18N 102-50E A/C-AK 6886 Araosan M. S PR says 5 separate att 5-6 Apr, hits seen, S. WS1 and M1 say left Saigon 3 Apr for Singapore in S1 convoy SASHI-45 with 8000 tons rice; ca 2100 5th was hit by torp #2 hold & continued on, but was att again ca 0100 6th & torp from both sides & S in 30 sec, 57 crew killed; survivors of the 130 people on board drifted in 3 groups, 15 known rescued, fate of rest unk. Miller Apr 45 6/16 08-30S 119-14E AM 1200 T2/6DUP S WIS 6 Saniri harbor AM 750 W 12 S J {630} PR says had deck load of troops, hit under bridge, bow S, mast bent back, small fire, hit again under S1 stack & S. ULTRA rept beached @ 08-40S 119-25E & torp again. WS20-14 says was with CL Isuzu when S. Bulkeley Apr 45 6 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

Malacca Strait

Bulkeley Apr 45 6 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

Malacca Strait

Jk(4)

180

G Unk

S S3

Jk(2)

80

G Unk

S S3

6

Chandler Apr 45 6 Andaman Is. LC(3) NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 5 Parham Apr 45 7/05 07-40S 118-14E CL 5200 T1/5TUP WIST 7 Soembawa I. CL 6050 Isuzu J Note PR says only D this att. ULTRA rept 1 hit, continued on. WS20-14 says hit under bridge & stopped, hit again later. TROM says 451 rescued. [See 328 CHARR this date; J credits the 2 subs jointly; W shows std displ 5170T metric as blt, 6050T as rebuilt 1943, J lists as 5700T.] 2 Boyle Apr 45 7/07 07-38S 118-09E CL 5200 T3/5DUP WIST 7 Soembawa I. CL 6050 Isuzu J Note PR says target was down by bow but making 10 kts when hit. ULTRA rept 2 hits, broke in two & S. WS20-14 says hit by 2 torp in engine room, broke in two & S, 190 killed. [See 252 GABILAN att this date; J credits the 2 subs jointly; W shows std displ 5170T metric as blt, 6050T as rebuilt 1943, J lists as 5700T.] TROM says 451 rescued. 4 Germershausen Apr 45 7/14 36-01N 124-52E Jk 190 GD M 7 Tainan B-AK 198 Tenjin M. #3 Ult NG {Tenshin M. #3} PR says 3-masts, boarded, took POW & burned. ULTRA rept aground & destroyed by fire. M1 has no record of S, but is not recorded as existing post-war. 1 Street Apr 45 7/19 34-35N 125-20E AO 2800 T2/2DUP ISM 8 E Sohukusan I. XSC 396 Tama M. PR says seen to S. ULTRA says last heard from ca 1200 8 Apr. WS1 says torp & S 8 Apr off SW Korea. {W credits 400 SEA DEVIL; no such att.} — — Apr 45 — — — — — W 8 E Sohukusan I. XSC 396 {Tama M.} [PR shows no such att; 420 TIRANTE appears correct.]

S

6

S

Bulkeley Apr 45 7 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

Malacca Strait

Jk

80

G Unk

S3 D S SJ S1P

S S SJ S1P

S U D S2 S S S1 X S XE

S3

Attack Numbers 3796–3811 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 407 SEA ROBIN 3796

2

407 SEA ROBIN 3797

2

411 SPADEFISH 3798

4

HMS STATESMAN 3799 HMS STYGIAN 3800

HMS STYGIAN 3801

291 CREVALLE 3802 291 CREVALLE 3803 420 TIRANTE 3804

420 TIRANTE 3805

384 PARCHE 3806

281 SUNFISH 3807

304 SEAHORSE 3808 328 CHARR 3809 291 CREVALLE 3810

HNMS O-19 3811

6

282 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Stimson Apr 45 8/09 17-28N 109-13E Trk 150 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S, 3 POW taken from wreckage. S3 Stimson Apr 45 8/10 17-29N 109-09E Tra 700 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left wrecked & afire. D3 Germershausen Apr 45 8/20 37-21N 125-08E AK 6800 T1/10NSR D JM 8 37-27N 125-00E C-APK 1853 Lee Tung S IS {1834} {Ritso Go} PR says hit seen, steering erratically toward beach. ULTRA rept some hits appeared to be duds but S1 opened seams. [M1 says was Chinese-owned Lee Tung under Japanese control, Ritsu is Japanese reading of name.] WS1 says torp & S 8 Apr @ loc given, 5 killed.

Bulkeley Apr 45 8 Malacca Strait Jk 50 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 5 Clarabut Apr 45 8/14 06-30S 113-08E TB NG T1/5DUP Ult Note PR says fired at 2 escorts, expl heard, black smoke. ULTRA says TB Kari rept 4 torp sighted, no evident D. [S 16 Jul 45 by 318 BAYA.] 5 Clarabut Apr 45 8/14 06-30S 113-08E AK 7000 T1/ DUP Ult Note BSH says 2 TB also attacked. ULTRA rept target was either Enoshima M 1158T or Ch 56, no evident D. 6 Steinmetz Apr 45 9/09 32-30N 128-25E Tra 200 GD M 9 Off Me-Shima XSC 97 Mokuto M. PR says possibly hit by 5-inch. M1 says steel fishing vessel, shelled, slight D. 6 Steinmetz Apr 45 9/09 32-30N 128-25E SCs 100 T1/1DUS Claim Unconfirmed PR says fired CUTY at SCs or trawler, expl heard. 1 Street Apr 45 9/10 36-50N 123-55E AP 5100 T3/3DUR M 9 36-46N 123-36E A/C5057 Nikko M. APK IJS A-AO PR identifies ship. ULTRA rept in convoy TAMO-53. WS2&4 say left Keelung as convoy TAMO-43 1 Apr, called at Tsingtao 7 Apr, ca 1035 9 Apr hit by 2 torp & S, 563 passengers, 73 crew, and 32 gunners & guards killed. 1 Street Apr 45 9/11 36-50N 123-55E PF 1500 T1/1DUS IS 9 36-46N 123-46E PF 940 CD 102 CUTY att, PR says hit heard, screws stopped, b/u noise, cries heard thru hull. ULTRA rept hit aft, lost rudder, to Chinkai for repair. WS2&4 say hit aft & left immobile, 6 killed, towed to Pusan by PF Chikubu. [Survived war.] 5 McCrory Apr 45 9/13 39-06N 141-57E DD 1200 T1/3DUP WIS 9 39-07N 141-57E AM 702 W3 J {615} PR says seen with bow vertical. WS confirms torp & S @ sub position while on escort duty. 11 Reed Apr 45 9/15 39-27N 142-05E AK 8000 T1/4DUP Ult Note PR says naval aux, same as att by 384 PARCHE, expl seen but entered harbor. ULTRA says Ukishima M 4730T XCL rept near misses @ 39-30N 142-05E. 7 Greer Apr 45 9/19 33-20N 127-36E Jk 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, hit by 5-inch & 40mm, probably sinking. 2 Boyle Apr 45 10/10 04-58S 113-32E AK 500 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says afire, seen to S. 6 Steinmetz Apr 45 10/22 33-37N 129-12E CM 1000 T2/3NSR IST 10 SW of Iki I. PF 940 Ikuna PR says hit seen amidships, small fire. ULTRA rept hit in bow @ 33-38N 129-13E, to Sasebo for repair until 10 Jun. WS4 says torp outside Nagasaki harbor 10 Apr, repairs compl 15 Jun. TROM says S, no details. 9 Dri. v. Hooff Apr 45 10 05-25S 106-39E AO 700 G JSM 10 05-05S 106-07E B/C696 Hosei M. AO I {896} {Hojyo M.} PR says left afire & settling, survivors in water, photo. WS2 says captured ship; evaded torps ca

S S3 U 03 D 03 D L D1 S 03 S S S1

S M D1

S S S1 D 03 S D3 S S3 S M D1

S S S1

283 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HMS STATESMAN 3812 HMS STATESMAN 3813 HMS STYGIAN 3814 HMS STYGIAN 3815 HMS THOROUGH 3816 384 PARCHE 3817

411 SPADEFISH 3818

HMS STATESMAN 3819 HMS STATESMAN 3820

6

6

5

5

6

5

4

6

6

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3812–3827 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 1145 10 Apr, sub surfaced, showed Dutch flag & shelled ship, 10 killed, crew abandoned, S bow first ca 1220. [Ex-Du Poseidon; DNO gives tons as 676.]

Damg. Eval.

Bulkeley Apr 45 10 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

Malacca Strait

S

Bulkeley Apr 45 10 Claim Unconfirmed Claimed S in Success Book only.

Malacca Strait

Sch

300

G Unk

S3 Jk

50

G Unk

D3

Clarabut Apr 45 10 06-23S 110-43E Claim Unconfirmed PR says wooden cstr, S. Clarabut Apr 45 10 06-23S 110-43E Claim Unconfirmed PR says riddled & left derelict in shallow water.

Cstr

200

G Unk

Cstr

200

G Unk

Malacca Strait

S S3 D D3

Chandler Apr 45 10 W Sumatra Cstr 900 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says beached cstr destroyed. McCrory Apr 45 11/05 38-53N 142-05E AK 800 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says target was not a patrol boat, small freighter, straight high bow, counter stern, diesel, returned fire with m/g on bow, blew up from 20mm & 40mm hits, tremendous red ball of fire & disappeared. Germershausen Apr 45 11/23 37-11N 125-14E PC 400 T0/3NSR WISM 11 37-13N 125-11E XAM 235 Hinode M. #17 PR says possible dud hit. Ident of ship confirmed by ULTRA. WS1 and M1 say S here by sub torp. Bulkeley Apr 45 11 Claim Unconfirmed BSH & Success Book say att 5 ltrs, 2 S.

S

Ltr(2)

140

G Unk

Bulkeley Apr 45 11 Malacca Strait Ltr 70 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; Success Book says prob S. 236 SILVERSIDES 13 Nichols, J.C. Apr 45 12/00 32-03N 132-05E AK 2000 T1/7NSR 3821 SM 12 30-45N 131-50E XPkt 269 Shiratori M. WI XSC PR says burned & S. ULTRA posit 30-45N 131-57E. GF says sinking confirmed by Sumiyoshi M #7. WS1 says torp & S @ loc given while on patrol, 16 killed. 384 PARCHE 5 McCrory Apr 45 12/20 38-37N 141-58E AK 3200 T1/3NSR 3822 Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says small AK similar to Taiei M, zigging wildly, 3rd torp hit amidships, violent expl “blew him to smithereens.” HMS STYGIAN 5 Clarabut Apr 45 12/16 08-05S 115-06E SC 200 G+T4/4 3823 I 12 N coast Bali AMc 175 Wa 104 J 13 Sub position {215} PR says fired at SC, tug & 3 cstr at pier, SC beached after gun hits, then stern blown off by torp. ULTRA rept engaged sub, expl & ran aground. W lists as ex-Du Djember torp @ 08-55S 115-15E. HMS STYGIAN 5 Clarabut Apr 45 12/16 Same attack Same Same Same 3824 I 12 N coast Bali SC 75 {Cha 104} [I apparently confuses with Wa 104 in prev record; W lists as ex-Du Gedeh, surrendered at end of war.] HMS STYGIAN 5 Clarabut Apr 45 12/16 08-05S 115-06E Cstr 200 G 3825 Ult 12 Buleleng NG NG NG PR says S by gunfire. ULTRA rept 2 transports S @ Buleleng anchorage, 1 named ... #44 shelled & torp. HMS STYGIAN 5 Clarabut Apr 45 12 08-05S 115-06E Cstr 300 G+T 3826 Ult 12 Buleleng NG NG NG PR says disintegrated. ULTRA rept transport S. HMS STYGIAN 5 Clarabut Apr 45 12 08-05S 115-06E Cstr 200 G+T 3827 Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says back broken, S alongside pier.

S D3 S S3U

0 S S1 S S3 S S4 S S S1 S S3U

S H S T1 X H XE S S S2U S S S2U S D3U

Attack Numbers 3828–3841 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. HMS THULE 3828

4

384 PARCHE 3829

5

384 PARCHE 3830

420 TIRANTE 3831

420 TIRANTE 3832

5

1

1

420 TIRANTE 3833

1

252 GABILAN 3834

5

413 SPOT 3835

2

413 SPOT 3836

2

252 GABILAN 3837

5

252 GABILAN 3838

5

HNMS O-24 3839

11

225 CERO 3840

—

225 CERO 3841

—

225 CERO

—

284 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Mars Apr 45 12 W coast Siam Jk(3) 30 G? Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says D; not in BSH. McCrory Apr 45 13/11 38-36N 141-41E Tra 200 GD M 13 Todoga-Saki XPkt 133 Kosho M. #2 WIS 15 PR says clean-cut wooden steam trawler, clipper bow, 2 masts, 2 m/g, left afire & sinking from 5-inch hits. ULTRA says last heard from 9 Apr. GF says S by sub 15 Apr. {No sub att 15 Apr. W credits 225 CERO but PR says did not leave Guam until 13 Apr.} M1 describes as wooden former fishing vessel. While on patrol NE of Kinkazan discovered sub periscope & opened fire with bow gun; sub surfaced & returned fire, ca 1110 hit & disabled bow gun, ship burned & sunk ca 1140, 1 killed. McCrory Apr 45 13/13 38-27N 142-13E Pkt 200 GD M 13 E of Kinkazan A-AK 101 Miyokawa M. #165 PR says steel hull, high focsle, 2 masts with sails, 2 m/g, triangular pennant, name in Japanese characters on bow, holed & left afire from 5-inch & 40mm hits. M1 says was wooden motor-sail type, shelled and sunk, 1 killed. Street Apr 45 14/04 33-25N 126-15E AO 10000 T2/2NSR WM 14 W Quelpart I. XAK 3943 Jusan M. IJS {Juzan M.} PR says blew up. ULTRA posit 33-24N 126-14E. WS2 says convoy c/o this ship & 4 escorts; torp 0407, burned & S, 49 killed. Street Apr 45 14/04 33-25N 126-15E PF 1500 T2/2NSR WIST 14 W Quelpart I. PF 940 Nomi J {900e} PR says blew up. WS says was escort of convoy MOSHI 02 c/o Juzan M, Miyaki, CD 31, & CD 213; 14 Apr while in bay on Quelpart I. was torp & S with heavy casualties. TROM says hit by 2 torp under bridge, 134 killed incl CO Lt Cdr Hera & comdr First Surface Escort Div. Capt. Ikeda. Street Apr 45 14/04 33-25N 126-15E PF 1500 T1/1NSR WIS 14 W Quelpart I. PF 810 CD 31 J {800e} PR says expl, sinking by stern. WS2 says S, no details Parham Apr 45 14/07 05-19S 117-06E AK 2800 T2/4DUP JSM 14 Near Rima I. B-AK 762 Kako M. I {Kako Go} PR says 2 hits seen, b/u noise. ULTRA posit 05-15S 117-00E. M1 says was captured ship ex-Ch Hwei Ping; torp & S 14 Apr @ sub position, 1 killed. Post Apr 45 14/07 29-46N 124-11E Tra 100 GD M 14 Sub position C-Fish 48 Tairyo M. #11 PR says seen to S. M1 says 9 killed. Post Apr 45 14/07 29-46N 124-11E Tra 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left stern under, awash. Parham Apr 45 14/22 05-02S 118-13E AK 2000 T3/4NUR SM 14 05-13S 118-12E XSC 350 Shonan M. #1 W Note PR says hit seen, debris, b/u noise. ULTRA rept S. WS1 says S here ca 2315, 2 killed. [W says steam whaler, returned to owner after war; not in I or J.] Parham Apr 45 14/22 05-02S 118-13E AK 2000 T1/ NUR Ult Note PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA rept Cha 112 was escort, no D to Sugi M, 443 tons at 05-13S 118-12E. De Jong Apr 45 14 W Sumatra Fish 40 G Note Goenoeng Telang BSH says S. Name from DNO. — Apr 45 — — — — — W 15 39-35N 142-06E XPkt 133 {Kosho M. #2} [W credits 225 CERO but 384 PARCHE att 13 Apr appears prob.] — Apr 45 — — — — — WISM 15 Todoga-Saki XAM 265 {Misago M. #1} ULTRA says last heard from 13 Apr. WS1 says left Yamada Bay for Kinkazan 15 Apr with Togo M; both were torp & sunk soon after leaving harbor. M1 describes ship as steel trawler torp & sunk, casualties not given. [No sub att 15 Apr. W credits 225 CERO but PR says did not leave Guam until 13 Apr; made no such att.] — Apr 45 — — — — —

Damg. Eval. D D4 D S S1

D S S3

S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 S S SA S1 S S S1 D D3 S S S1 S 03 S S2Q X S XE X S XE

X

285 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments WISM 15 Todoga-Saki XAM 362 {Togo M.} Note ULTRA says last heard from 12 Apr. WS1 says left Yamada Bay for Kinkazan 15 Apr with Misago M #1; both were torp & sunk soon after leaving harbor. M1 describes ship as steel cargo-type torp & sunk, 3 killed. [No sub att 15 Apr. W credits 225 CERO but PR says did not leave Guam until 13 Apr; made no such att. W gives tons as 302.] — — Apr 45 — — — — — W 15 09-05S 115-46E SC 130 {Cha 114} [PR says was in Fremantle; HAWKBILL att 14 Feb most likely.

3842

366 HAWKBILL 3843 HMS STATESMAN 3844 281 SUNFISH 3845

281 SUNFISH 3846

401 SEA DOG 3847

291 CREVALLE 3848

224 COD 3849

224 COD 3850 405 SEA OWL 3851

288 CABRILLA 3852 281 SUNFISH 3853

281 SUNFISH 3854

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3842–3856 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S XE

X H XE

6

Bulkeley Apr 45 15 Malacca Strait Sail 120 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says S; not in BSH. D4 11 Reed Apr 45 16/09 39-36N 142-05E PG 1200 T2/3DUP S WIS 16 39-35N 142-06E PF 810 CD 73 S J {800e} PR says hits seen, disintegrated. WS says 12 days after completion left Yokosuka 14 Mar for S1 Muroran in convoy of 3 marus & 3 escorts; torp & S 16th in Yamada Bay, 169 killed, 4 rescued. 11 Reed Apr 45 16/09 39-36N 142-05E AK 4000 T2/3DUP S JSWIM 16 39-35N 142-06E XAK 1623 Manryu M. S PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS2 and M1 say was captured ship [ex-Nor Bordvik]; hit 0910, S S1 stern first in 2 min, ca 41 crew killed. 3 Hydeman Apr 45 16/15 33-24N 139-31E AK 6700 T2/4DUP S ISM 16 33-31N 139-36E A-AK 530 Toko M. S J {6850} PR says disintegrated, capsized & S. ULTRA rept ship chartered by Army, CD 4 made sweep for S1 sub. WS1 says hit by 2 torp ca 1502, capsized & S, 21 killed. {J apparently confuses tons from another ship.} 6 Steinmetz Apr 45 16/18 33-41N 126-56E Tra 150 T1/1DUS S Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says fired CUTY at 2 trawlers, hit heard, screws stopped, 1 seen leaving, debris & oil slick D4U seen; PR also says thud heard from 4 regular torps fired earlier. 6 Adkins Apr 45 17/11 31-51N 124-51E AO 2000 GD S I 17 Off Goto B-AG 95 Banshu M. #2 SM PR says was being towed, set afire by 5-inch, POW ident as Baishi M or Banshi M. [Ship not S2Q in W.] {I attributes incorrectly to mine.} 6 Adkins Apr 45 17/11 31-51N 124-51E AT 2000 GD S Note Kari M. PR says call sign JUJV, life ring from Choyo M but POW identified as Kari M. [Not in M1.] S2Q 2 Bennett Apr 45 18/05 19-17N 166-35E SS 2800 T1/3TUP S J 17 Sub position SS 889 {RO-56} S Note Note PR says sub, poss “Yusen cl I-54” anchored off Wake Is., hit seen, bow rose up. I says RO-56 given 03XE up 15 Apr; most authorities believe S by US DDs E of Okinawa 8-9 Apr. Sawruk says I-372 was fired at here, no D. [Basis for J attribution unknown.] 7 Lauerman Apr 45 18/18 41-50N 143-35E AK 2900 T1/4DUP D Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. 03 11 Reed Apr 45 19/01 42-22N 142-16E AK 4000 T2/6NSR S WIJSM 19 42-12N 142-21E XPG 1093 Kaiho M. S PR says fired 0039 at 2 ships, 1 pinging, hits seen, stopped, b/u noise. WS1&2 say left Kataoka Bay, S1 Shimushu I. 11 Apr in convoy for Hakkodate; ca 0030 19th @ loc given was torp & S. M1 says 5 killed. [W lists ship as ex-AO Tsurigisaki.] 11 Reed Apr 45 19/02 42-23N 142-13E AK 4000 T3/11NSR M 19 42-09N 142-30E A-AK 1948 Daisei M. IJS {Taisei M.} PR says hits seen, radar pip lost. WS2 says torp 0155 @ 42-20N 142-12E, 651 army, 35 crew & 4 Daihatsu barges lost.

S S

408 SENNET 3855

3

Porter Apr 45 19/07 33-35N 135-23E AK 5200 T1/3DUP IJSM 19 33-35N 135-23E C-AK 1901 Hagane M. PR says listing to stbd, deck awash, broken in middle. WS2 says hit 0720 @ 33-33N 135-24E by 1 torp, 22 crew and 5 gunners killed.

S S S1

225 CERO 3856

7

Berthrong Apr 45 19/09 31-08N 136-59E Pat 200 T1/2DUP WISM 19 30-42N 136-42E XPkt 75 Isuzu M. #3 PR says demolished, bow afloat, photo. GF says torp & S @ 30-08N 136-30E, 13 killed, 4 wounded, 7 rescued by Fukukyu M #1.

S S S1

408 SENNET

3

Porter

S

Apr 45 19/09

33-32N 135-23E

Esc

500

T1/1DUS

S1

286

Attack Numbers 3857–3872 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 3857 236 SILVERSIDES 3858

421 TRUTTA 3859 421 TRUTTA 3860 421 TRUTTA 3861

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments WIS 19 33-35N 135-23E SC 135 Cha 97 Att not in PR, separate report. [CUTY att.] WS25 says S in Kii Strait area. [This ship not in J.]

Damg. Eval. S S1

13 Nichols, J.C. Apr 45 19/15 32-57N 145-03E Mis 400 GD D IMS 19 30-00N 145-00E XPkt 180 Kairyu M. M Note PR says only 2 positive gun hits made. GF says 2 killed, 3 wounded in battle with sub; Nanshin D1 M #38 also in battle 2 hrs later @ 30-13N 145-03E. [GF also says S 25 May 45 (see att by 324 BLENNY); W says S here; I says D here, 81T ship of same name S 25 May; 2 different ships involved.] 1 Smith, A.C. Apr 45 19/17 37-52N 122-24E Trk 400 GD S I 19 37-58N 122-13E U NG Kaiyo M. S PR says 2 small freighters att, 1 afire & settling, no sign of life; other D but escaped. [Not in M1.] S2Q 1 Smith, A.C. Apr 45 19/17 37-52N 122-24E Trk 400 GD D IM 19 37-58N 122-13E C-Fish 75 Kinshu M. M PR says D but escaped. ULTRA rept this ship & Nichizan M shelled @ 37-45N 122-13E. D1 1 Smith, A.C. Apr 45 19/17 37-52N 122-24E Same Same Same 0 M 19 37-58N 122-13E C-Fish 75 Mitsuzan M. H I {Mitsuyama M.} PR says 2 sampans with the freighters were att but escaped. D1

HMS TRADEWIND 3862

7

Nash Apr 45 20 Gulf of Siam Jk 25 G Ult 20 11N 099-30E Ms NG #701 PR says tongkang #701, 4 POWs taken. ULTRA rept aux sail, fishing vessel & sailing vessel S, sub had letters TERWEL on bridge.

S S S2Q

HMS TRADEWIND 3863

7

Nash Apr 45 20 Ult 20 PR says tongkang. ULTRA rept S.

S S S2U

HMS TRADEWIND 3864

7

Nash Apr 45 20 Gulf of Siam Lug 25 G Ult 20 11N 099-30E Fish NG NG PR says motor lugger towing ltr, S. ULTRA rept S. McCrory Apr 45 22/09 39-30N 142-04E AO 3200 T2/3DUP Ult Note PR says timed hit heard. ULTRA says call sign JLVV rept no D @ 39-25N 142-03E. McCrory Apr 45 22/09 39-30N 142-04E AO 3200 T1/3DUP UltS Note PR says timed hit heard, smoke over target. ULTRA rept @ 39-02N 141-44 Irako M 875T AK due Ofunato 22 Apr, aground 27 Apr. WS1 says left Ofunato 27 Apr with cargo of cement, ran aground & S on Okamaishi Cape. Greenup Apr 45 22/12 10-25N 099-24E Trk 150 GD Ult 22 10-25N 099-06E NG Note Mankei M. Note PR says S by 4-inch. ULTRA ident as 119T or 42T ship. [M1 says 119T Mankei M lost by unk agent 11 Dec 44, no other ship of that name in register.] Greenup Apr 45 22/12 10-25N 099-24E Trk 150 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 4-inch. Berthrong Apr 45 22/17 31-38N 139-00E Pat 130 GD M 22 30-50N 138-30E XPkt 107 Aji M. WIS {Amiji M.} PR says 2 POW taken. GF says S by induced expl of DC @ 31-35N 138-45E, Takamiya M Ho Go also in battle. M1 says 12 killed. Berthrong Apr 45 22/17 31-38N 139-00E Pat 150 GD M 22 30-04N 136-43E XPkt 201 Takamiya M. Ho Go S 24 31-35N 138-45E {Takaku M. Ho Go} PR says hit by 5-inch, afire but withdrew. GF says rept in battle with surfaced sub. Dri. v. Hooff Apr 45 22 05-29S 107-00E CA 10000 T1/4 UltT 22 05-37S 106-55E CA 13380 Ashigara PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept drydocked Singapore, sonar dome missing, believed from scraping a wreck. {DNO identifies as Haguro.} [S 6 Aug 45 by HMS TRENCHANT.] TROM says torp missed. Miller Apr 45 23/13 04-57S 112-52E UB 700 T1/6DUP U 23 Sub position SS 1144 U-183 PR says 1 POW taken, identified sub. Kemp says all 54 crew lost. [Not listed in J.]

384 PARCHE 3865

5

384 PARCHE 3866

5

365 HARDHEAD 3867

4

365 HARDHEAD 3868

4

225 CERO 3869

7

225 CERO 3870

7

HNMS O-19 3871

9

321 BESUGO 3872

4

Gulf of Siam 11N 099-30E

Jk Sail

25 NG

G NG

S S S2U D 03 D 03

S S S2Q S S3 S S S1 D D NG D2 D M L4

S S S1

287 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 224 COD 3873

HMS SEASCOUT 3874 HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 3875 HNMS ZWAARDVISCH 3876 HMS SLEUTH 3877

HMS SLEUTH 3878

HMS SOLENT 3879

HMS SOLENT 3880

382 PICUDA 3881 408 SENNET 3882

412 TREPANG 3883

414 SPRINGER 3884

— 3885 HMS TRADEWIND 3886 HMS SOLENT 3887

6

3

5

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3873–3887 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Adkins Apr 45 25/01 25-53N 121-08E AM 1000 T1/8NUP SM 25 Sub position AM 755 W 41 J {492} PR says oil slick seen, men in water, 1 POW (died later) ident ship as #41. ULTRA rept S @ 2610N 121-30E. WS11-50 & M say sunk N of Formosa this date. W says beached 4 Jan 45 & abandoned after a/c att; Fukui says aground @ Haikow, Hainan I as of that date.

Damg. Eval. S S

Kelly Apr 45 25 Claim Unconfirmed PR says anchored, loaded with petrol.

S

08-24S 117-24E

Trk

300

Van Dapperen Apr 45 25 Surabaya Prau 40 Note PR says loaded with coal, crew taken off, S by dem & ram. [Name from DNO.]

G Unk

S3Q

S3 Dem Nomura

S S2Q

5

Van Dapperen Apr 45 25 Surabaya Prau 30 Ram S Note Albania PR says loaded with coal, rammed & S. [Name from DNO.] S2Q 1 Martin, K.H. Apr 45 26 04-50S 115-40E AMc 215 GN SJ J 26 Sub position AMc 215 Wa 3 S Note BSH says joint att with HMS SOLENT, POW taken. ULTRA rept S by 3 subs @ 05-00S S2PQ 115-38E. [W & WS11-50 say S 24 Jul 45 by a/c. Fukui says prob S @ Surabaya or Amboina.] 1 Martin, K.H. Apr 45 26 E Java Sea LB NG G SJ Ult 26 05-00S 115-38E NG NG Mansei M. #33 S Note Joint with HMS SOLENT. ULTRA rept S. [M1 says no loss entry for 48T B-Fish of this name, S2PQ derequisitioned 31 Aug 45.] 1 Martin, J.D. Apr 45 26 04-50S 115-40E AMc 215 GN SJ J 26 Sub position AMc 215 Wa 3 S Note BSH says joint att with HMS SLEUTH, POW taken. ULTRA rept S by 3 subs 05-00S 115-38E. S2PQ [W & WS11-50 say S 24 Jul 45 by a/c. Fukui says prob S @ Surabaya or Amboina.] 1 Martin, J.D. Apr 45 26 E Java Sea LB NG G SJ Ult 26 05-00S 115-38E NG NG Mansei M. #33 S Note Joint with HMS SLEUTH. ULTRA rept S. [M1 says no loss entry for 48T B-Fish of this S2PQ name, derequisitioned 31 Aug 45.] 6 Shepard Apr 45 28/06 34-15N 124-08E DE 800 T1/1DUS D S Note PR says CUTY att, rumble & crackling heard 13 min after firing. WS2 says convoy SHIMO-03 03 c/o 6 marus & 6 escorts; sub detected & d/c dropped @ 34-33N 124-55E, no D. 3 Porter Apr 45 28/07 33-58N 136-17E ARC 3000 T2/5DUP S WIS 28 SSE Mikizaki ARC 1564 Hatsushima S J {2000} PR says bow blown off, S by stern, photos. ULTRA posit 33-55N 136-18E. WS1 says torp & S S1 while on convoy escort duty 28 Apr @ sub position. {I gives name Hashima.} 4 Faust Apr 45 28/07 32-24N 128-40E AP 4000 T1/6DUP S WIS 28 32-32N 128-46E APD 890 T 146 S J {1000} PR says hit heard, screws stopped, expl. WS says left Tomie for Amami-O-Shima with Ch 17 28 S1 Apr, S same day @ sub position. 2 Kefauver Apr 45 28/09 32-35N 128-52E DD 2300 T2/6DUR S WIS 28 32-25N 128-46E PC 460 Ch 17 S J {440} PR says upended & S. WS says left Tomie 28 Apr for Amami-O-Shima with T 146, torp & S S1 @ sub position. — — Apr 45 — — — — — X I 28 SE of Singora C-AO 834 {Takasago S M. #8} [No likely sub att. ULTRA rept S by a/c @ Saigon. J says S by a/c @ 10-49N 106-41E.] XE 7 1

Nash Apr 45 28 06-48N 101-36E AO 1200 IJSM 28 06-48N 101-37E A-AOG 1116 PR says hit heard. WS1 says torp & S 28 Apr, 12 gunners & 14 crew killed. Martin, J.D. Apr 45 28 E Java Sea Cstr NG M 29 SE of Borneo B-AK 199 WI XPkt

T1/4DUP Takasago M. G Otome M.

S S S1 SJ S

Attack Numbers 3888–3902

288

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Joint with HMS SLEUTH, 4 killed, 90 survivors. ULTRA rept call sign JBNM shelled by Br sub S1P @ Matashiri I, 04-45S 115-52E. 1 Martin, K.H. Apr 45 28 E Java Sea Cstr NG G SJ M 29 SE of Borneo B-AK 199 Otome M. S WI XPkt Joint with HMS SOLENT, 4 killed, 90 survivors. ULTRA rept call sign JBNM shelled by Br sub @ S1P Matashiri I, 04-45S 115-42E. 4 Miller Apr 45 29/00 05-45S 107-30E Sch 800 GM S M 29 Java area Pass NG Comm. Ship S #169 Go PR says 2 masted sail & diesel sampan S. M1 says 1 killed. [PR also says at approximately S1 Javanese survivor of German AO from Balikpapan to Batavia, S by a/c. See 243 BREAM att on Teishu M (ex-Ger Quito) this date.] 7 Nace Apr 45 29/04 33-45N 139-20E Trk 100 GM S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left dead in water & burning, claimed D only. D3 7 Nace Apr 45 29/04 33-45N 139-20E Trk 50 GM D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm. D3 7 Berthrong Apr 45 29/09 39-15N 141-58E AO 5000 T1/4DUP S SM 29 E of Kamaishi C-AK 6925 Daishu M. S IJ {6886} {Taishu M.} PR says slowed & settled aft, port list, b/u noise. WS1 says left Muroran 26 Apr for Kawasaki; ca S1 0755 29th @ 39-12N 142-00E was torp & S, 31 killed. 6 McCallum Apr 45 29/20 04-11S 111-17E AO 10000 T2/4TUR S WIJM 28-9 Banderjamasin C-AK 1230 Teiju M. S {Teishu M.} PR says AO was camouflaged, 3-island type, cruiser stern, believed SS Brake; hit, afire, stern up, S1 screw still turning, S 2001, b/u noise. ULTRA rept lost NW of Matashiri I. [W lists as minesweeper mother ship, ex-Ger Quito; 321 BESUGO PR says rescued Javanese survivor of AO about this time.] 4 Faust Apr 45 30/22 34-21N 123-58E AK 6700 T3/10NSR S WIJSM 30 34-28N 123-43E B-AK 4667 Miho M. S PR says seen to S. ULTRA posit 34-27N 123-48E. WS2 says convoy MOSHI-05 c/o Miho M & S1 3 escorts; hit by 2 torp 1408 & S, 94 passengers, 14 crew and 26 guards missing. [W lists as both XAP & Std AK 1B.] — — Apr 45 — — — — — X I 30 Southern area A 2345 {Yuno M.} S [J says S by Br mine @ 00-58S 104-31E; no likely sub att. See mine list.] XE 8 Tyree, A.K. May 45 1/06 41-06N 144-28E AK 4300 T2/4TUP S M 1 41-02N 144-36E XAK 2719 Chowa M. S WIJS XPG PR says hits heard, flame & smoke, oil burning on water. WS1 says left Kataoka Bay, Shimushu S1 I. for Hakkodate 25 Apr; ca 0438 1 May @ loc given was torp & S in 10 min, 41 killed. 3 Porter May 45 1/09 33-58N 136-17E DD 2000 T0/6DUS 0 IS 1 Off Wakayama PF 940 CD 50 H W 34-15N 135-05E PR says 5 torps missed, 6th was CUTY, believed missed. WS4 says stern blown off 9 killed, D1 towed to shore & beached, refloated & under repair @ Osaka at end of war. 1 Spruance May 45 1/12 35-28N 124-05E Sch 100 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, left afire & holed. D3

HMS SLEUTH 3888

321 BESUGO 3889

269 RASHER 3890 269 RASHER 3891 225 CERO 3892

243 BREAM 3893

412 TREPANG 3894

— 3895 287 BOWFIN 3896

408 SENNET 3897

298 LIONFISH 3898 HMS STATESMAN 3899

7

412 TREPANG 3900

4

270 RATON 3901

7

414 SPRINGER 3902

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Bulkeley May 45 1 Malacca Strait Smc NG Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S. Faust May 45 2/06 35-48N 124-41E Jk 100 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, anchored, many hits but not S. Shea May 45 2/22 37-22N 123-43E AO 6000 IJSM 2 37-24N 123-50E C-AK 1992 PR says hits seen, blew up. WS1 says torp & S 2 May @ loc given, 29 killed. Kefauver May 45 2/23 33-58N 122-58E DE 800 WS 2 33-56N 122-49E PF 940 IJ {1000e} PR says hits seen, disappeared from radar. WS2 says was with convoy MOSHI-05, S survivors found. [Ojika was former name.]

Dem Unk GT Unk T3/4NSR Toryu M. T3/4NSR Oka {Ojika} late 2 May no

S S3 D D3 S S S1 S S S1

289 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. HMS SOLENT 3903

1

HMS SLEUTH 3904

1

414 SPRINGER 3905

2

412 TREPANG 3906

225 CERO 3907

HMS STATESMAN 3908 HMS SCYTHIAN 3909 364 HAMMERHEAD 3910

4

7

7

3

6

HMS SUPREME 3911

4

HMS SUPREME 3912

4

287 BOWFIN 3913

8

287 BOWFIN 3914

8

HMS SIBYL 3915 HMS STATESMAN 3916 HNMS K-XIV 3917

406 SEA POACHER 3918

1

7

8

3

HMS RORQUAL 3919

4

270 RATON 3920

7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3903–3920 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Martin, J.D. May 45 2 E Java Sea Cstr NG G Ult 2 04-41S 115-02E NG NG NG Joint with HMS SLEUTH. ULTRA rept ship in distress. Martin, K.H. May 45 2 E Java Sea Cstr NG G Ult 2 04-41S 115-02E NG NG NG Joint with HMS SOLENT. ULTRA rept ship in distress. Kefauver May 45 3/23 34-38N 124-15E DD 1200 T3/6NSR WIS 3-5 33-56N 122-49E PF 810 CD 25 J {1000e} PR says capsized & S. ULTRA rept believed S heading for “Ojika disaster.” I says missing, cause unk. WS says left China coast 3 May; torp & S @ loc given. Faust May 45 4/00 34-16N 123-37E DE 900 T2/4NSR WIST 4-5 33-56N 122-49E AM 755 W 20 J {492} PR says expl & S. ULTRA rept believed S heading for “Ojika disaster.” I says missing. WS confirms here. TROM says S, no details. Berthrong May 45 4/13 39-28N 142-04E AK 2000 T1/2DUP IJSM 4 Todogasaki Lt. C-AK 884 Jinpen M. {Shinpen M.} PR says down by bow, capsized. WS1 says torp & S ca 1220 @ 39-28N 142-02E, 25 crew killed. Bulkeley Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S. Thode Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S.

May 45 5

Malacca Strait

Jk(2)

50

Dem Unk

May 45 5

Malacca Strait

Smc

NG

G Unk

S1 S S S1 S S S1 S S3 S S3

Smith, F.M. May 45 6/05 08-15N 102-15E AO 2800 T2/8NSR WISM 6 08-15N 102-00E XAO 867 Kinrei M. J {850} PR says blew up. ULTRA confirms. WS1 says torp & S 6 May @ loc given, 20 killed. Barlow May 45 7 Gulf of Siam Cstr(2) 600 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed. Barlow May 45 7 Gulf of Siam Jk 50 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed. Tyree, A.K. May 45 8/04 39-38N 142-08E AK 4000 T1/7TSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says possible hit. Tyree, A.K. May 45 8/04 39-38N 142-08E AO 5000 T2/3TSR M 8 ESE Todogasaki C-AK 887 Daito M. #3 IJS Fish PR says disintegrated. WS1 says en rt Muroran to Kamaishi was torp & S ca 0330 8 May @ 39-37N 142-07E, 25 killed. Murray May 45 8-31 Malacca Strait Jk(5) NG G+Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, exact dates not given. Bulkeley May 45 9 Malacca Strait Jk 50 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says S; not in BSH. Smith May 45 10 Java Sea Prau 10 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk DNO says S. [Patrol not in BSH; K-XIV under US operational control for Neth Forces Intelligence Svc.] Leigh May 45 11/12 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, S by bow. Oakley May 45 11 Ult 11 PR says S by 15 rounds. ULTRA rept S. Shea May 45 12/08 IJSM 12

Damg. Eval. SJ NG S2PU SJ NG S2PU S S

47-08N 152-08E

Tra

500

05-51S 105-57N Off Surabaya [Not in M1.] 37-25N 123-42E 37-25N 124-00E

Cstr NG

700 NG

AK C-AK

4100 1311

T1/6DUR Unident

S S S1 S S3 S S3 D 03 S S S1 S S3 S S4 S S3

S

S3U G S Minatogawa M. S S2Q T1/4DUP S Rekizan M. S

Attack Numbers 3921–3937 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

318 BAYA 3921

4

318 BAYA 3922

4

318 BAYA 3923

4

390 PLAICE 3924

5

390 PLAICE 3925

5

390 PLAICE 3926

5

390 PLAICE 3927

5

390 PLAICE 3928

5

390 PLAICE 3929

5

390 PLAICE 3930

5

225 CERO 3931

7

HMS TRUMP 3932

2

318 BAYA 3933

4

290 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. PR says survivors in water, photos. WS1 says was en rt Moji to Tsingtao to load salt when torp & S1 S @ loc given, 28 crew killed. Jarvis May 45 13/04 06-31S 111-19E AK 7500 T3/6NSR S SM 13 Sub position B-AO 2594 Yosei M. S J {2500} PR says seen to S. ULTRA posit 06-34S 111-16E. WS1 says hit by 3 torp ca 0630 followed by S1 2 more, S, 18 killed. [Ex-Du Josefina.] Jarvis May 45 13/04 06-31S 111-19E CM 1500 T2/2NSR S S Note PR says hits seen, low in water, lost from radar. WS2 says escort Takunan M #5 not hit. 03 Jarvis May 45 13/04 06-31S 111-19E AK 4000 T2/2NSR S S Note PR says 1 hit seen, 2 felt, target dead in water. WS2 says Enoshima M not hit. 03 Andrews, R.S. May 45 13/05 45-30N 147-04E Trk 400 GT S Note Unk PR says target was 370T steel sea truck which returned fire. [Previous assignment of Nisshin M D3 111T to this att is believed incorrect; W, I, and M1 say that ship was wooden Ms that grounded & S on SW coast of Uruppu I. 15 May 45.] Andrews, R.S. May 45 13/06 45-00N 147-04E Trk 300 GT S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says wooden ship, seen to S. S3 Andrews, R.S. May 45 13/06 45-02N 147-06E Trk 370 GT S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says steel ship, expl. S3 Andrews, R.S. May 45 13/06 45-04N 147-08E Trk 300 GT S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says wooden ship, disappeared. S3 Andrews, R.S. May 45 13/06 44-57N 147-03E Trk 300 GT S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says wooden ship, left sinking. D3 Andrews, R.S. May 45 13/07 44-52N 147-07E Lug 100 GD D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left riddled. D3 Andrews, R.S. May 45 13/07 45-51N 147-07E Lug 100 GT D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left dead in water. D3 Berthrong May 45 13/14 39-07N 141-57E AK 2000 T1/3DUP S JSM 13 Sub position C-AK 1025 Shinnan M. S I 36-06N 141-57E PR says S by stern. ULTRA posit 39-06N 141-57E. {I location is misprint.} M1 says was captured S1 ship [ex-Phil Argus]; torp & S 13 May @ sub position, 35 killed. Catlow May 45 13 07-07S 114-13E Tra NG G D IM 13 07-05S 114-13E B-AK 43 Shosei M. #15 S W XPkt BSH says left afire. ULTRA rept others present were Enoshima M 1158T & Shonan M #17 355T S1 XPC, not D. {W credits 318 BAYA but PR shows posit not near sinking.} [Not in GF list.] Jarvis May 45 — — — — — X W 13 07-05S 114-13E XPkt 43 {Shosei M. #15} S [Att not in PR; HMS TRUMP appears correct.] XE

381 SAND LANCE 3934

4

Garrison May 45 14/12 42-10N 143-30E AK WIM 14 ENE C. Erimo XAM PR says hit seen, only debris left. M1 says torp and sunk, 1 killed.

364 HAMMERHEAD 3935

6

Smith, F.M. May 45 15/00 09-21N 102-25E AK 5700 T2/3NSR WJSM 15 09-58N 101-05E B-AK 5973 Tottori M. I 04-49N 103-31E PR says hits seen, stopped. ULTRA posit 09-12N 101-20E. {I location is incorrect.} WS2 says hit 0127 in #2 hold & S, 52 killed, 4th time this ship hit. {I location is incorrect.}

S S

2000 220

T1/4DUP Yoshino M.

S S S1

S1

406 SEA POACHER 3936

3

Leigh May 45 15/08 45-35N 149-12E IM 15 45-29N 149-01E PR describes target as motor-sailer. 5 killed. ULTRA rept S.

Lug A-AK

100 106

GD Ume M. #56

S S S1

406 SEA POACHER 3937

3

Leigh M I

Lug B-Ms

100 22

GD Fukuun M.

S S SC

May 45 15/08 15

45-35N 149-12E 45-29N 149-01E

291 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

406 SEA POACHER 3938 406 SEA POACHER 3939 235 SHAD 3940 HMS CLYDE 3941 HMS TIPTOE 3942

270 RATON 3943

366 HAWKBILL 3944

235 SHAD 3945

HMS TERRAPIN 3946 HMS TERRAPIN 3947 HMS TIPTOE 3948

320 BERGALL 3949 390 PLAICE 3950 HMS SEADOG 3951 285 BALAO 3952 271 RAY 3953

HMS SCYTHIAN

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 3938–3953 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says several gun hits. ULTRA ident as Fukumo M, S here. M1 says shelled and S. [I indicates prob run aground.] 3 Leigh May 45 15/08 45-35N 149-12E Lug Claim Unconfirmed PR says att 4 small fishing vessels or cargo luggers, left 2 gutted & afire. 3

100

GD Unk

Leigh May 45 15/08 45-35N 149-12E Lug 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left gutted & afire. 10 Mehlop May 45 15/22 33-42N 126-37E AO 2800 T1/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says 350’ ship, stack aft, heavily laden, seen to S. [Previous ident of Mako M is believed incorrect.] 7 Bull May 45 15 09-27N 097-55E Jk 10 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Claimed in Success Book only. BSH says was on special operation W coast Siam. 2 Jay May 45 15 Sumbawa Cstr NG G Ult 15 05-42S 119-43E NG NG Comm Ship #113 Go BSH says S. ULTRA says bombed & S @ Jeneponto. [Both names used in English-language sources for the Japanese Kotsusen. Not in M1.] 7 Shea May 45 16/07 37-39N 124-11E AP 4400 T2/3DUP IJSM 16 37-39N 124-11E C-AK 2456 Eiju M. PR says hits seen, disappeared. ULTRA rept unident ship S at this loc in Yellow Sea. WS1 says left NW coast Korea 16 May & was torp & S @ sub position, 43 crew killed. 4 Scanland May 45 16/09 04-52N 103-28E CM 2000 T3/9DUP WIT 16 04-49N 103-31E CM 1608 Hatsutaka JS {1500} PR says hit, being towed stern first, hit again, broke in two, photos, life ring picked up. WS2 says was escort of Tottori M [see 364 HAMMERHEAD on 15 May] torp & S 0525. TROM says CO LtCdr Ozaki killed, other casualties not given. 10 Mehlop May 45 17/22 35-41N 126-17E AK 7500 T1/4NSR IS 17-8 35-42N 126-13E C-AK 3938 Chosan M. JM {Chozan M.} PR says bow broke off, expl. WS1 says torp & S 17 May @ loc given, 6 killed. 6 Brunner May 45 17 W Java Sea Sch 70 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says was loaded with coal. 6 Brunner May 45 17 W Java Sea Lug 20 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says beached, was carrying soldiers. 2 Jay May 45 17 Sumbawa Cstr NG G Ult 17 06-53S 112-27E NG NG Comm Ship #161 Go BSH says S. ULTRA says S off Weroe while being towed to Surabaya. [Both names used in Englishlanguage sources for the Japanese Kotsusen. Not in M1.] 5 Hyde May 45 18/08 06-53S 115-13E Trk 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40mm, got under way. 5 Andrews, R.S. May 45 18/19 44-33N 146-09E Lug 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 20mm. 2 Hobson May 45 18 N Sumatra Cstr 300 T1/3 Ult 18 Olehleh NG NG NG BSH says ship was at anchor. ULTRA rept sinking. 9 Worthington May 45 19/14 38-09N 124-40E Jk 30 T1/3DUP Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says fired at 1200T AK, hit junk. 7 Kinsella May 45 19/15 37-24N 125-05E Trk 400 GD Note Unident Ult 19 S of Korea 509 {Kanagawa M.} PR says set afire by 5-inch, seen to S. : [ULTRA rept Kanagawa M 509T S south of Korea but WS1 & I say bombed & S by a/c 20 May, 21 killed; J says SU Yellow Sea. Prob a different unk ship S here. Although it has been determined that the identification of Kanagawa M is incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] 3 Thode May 45 19 Malacca Strait Jk NG G

Damg. Eval. S1

D D3 D D3 S S4U S D3 S S S2Q S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 S S3 D D3 S S S2Q D D3 D D3 S S S3U S S3U S S S2U

S

Attack Numbers 3954–3955 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 3954 271 RAY 3955

7

329 CHUB 3956

2

225 CERO 3957

7

HMS SEADOG 3958

2

329 CHUB 3959

2

326 BLUEBACK 3960

3

271 RAY 3961

7

271 RAY 3962

7

271 RAY 3963

7

271 RAY 3964

7

271 RAY 3965

7

271 RAY 3966

7

324 BLENNY 3967

3

271 RAY 3968

7

271 RAY 3969

7

292 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. S3 Kinsella May 45 20/05 38-10N 124-31E Pat 25 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. S3 Rhymes May 45 20/13 06-19S 116-05E AK 600 T1/1DUS S Claim Unconfirmed PR says CUTY fired at small AK & escort, expl heard, AK screws lost. 03 Berthrong May 45 20/24 38-06N 142-24E Tra 500 T1/2NUR S MS 20 ESE Kinkazan B-Pkt 377 Seki M. #5 S I C-Wh PR says hit seen followed by expl. WS1 says torp & S ca 2000 20 May @ sub position, 18 killed. S1 Hobson May 45 20 N Sumatra Sch 50 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says D; not in BSH. D3 Rhymes May 45 21/02 06-15S 116-01E AM 600 T1/5NUS S WIST 21 06-18S 116-04E AM 755 W 34 S J {492} PR says hit heard, expl, b/u noise. WS confirms torp & S here. TROM says survivors unk. S1 Clementson May 45 21/21 06-03S 112-21E PC 300 GM D Ult 21 06-04S 107-27E AMc 175 Wa 103 NG PR says 1 5-inch hit. ULTRA rept adrift, engine room flooded, aground 22 May. [W says ex-Du D2Q Garoet, survived war.] Kinsella May 45 23/15 38-10N 124-31E Pat 25 GD S Ult 23 39-04N 123-06E NG NG NG NG PR says left sinking from 40mm. ULTRA rept small ships shelled E of Kaiyo I. D3U Kinsella May 45 23/15 38-10N 124-27E Sch 350 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, capsized, 1 POW. ULTRA rept ships shelled. S3 Kinsella May 45 23/15 38-05N 124-08E Sch 350 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, capsized after 5-inch hits. ULTRA rept ships shelled. S3 Kinsella May 45 23/15 38-04N 124-06E Sch 350 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, capsized after 5-inch hits. ULTRA rept ships shelled. S3 Kinsella May 45 24/08 38-26N 123-29E Sch 350 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, S, 8 Chinese saved. S3 Kinsella May 45 24/08 38-33N 123-39E Sch 350 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, boarded, took POW, burned & S. S3 Hazzard May 45 25/00 06-00S 107-34E SC 200 T2/3NSV S IM 25 06-04S 109-27E B-Pkt 81 Kairyu M. S Note PR says 2 hits seen, target disintegrated. M1 lists this ship as XSC, 12 killed, but it doesn’t appear S1 in W. {GF says 180T XPkt S here, prev D in battle with sub 19 Apr (see att by 236 SILVERSIDES) but position is out of area normally covered by 2nd Guard Force. Neth source credits HMS TRENCHANT, same day.} Kinsella May 45 25/05 38-29N 123-03E Sch 350 GD S M 25 Korean Peninsula A-Jk 120 Dairen M. S #606 PR says 4 masts, left submerged to deck. S3 Kinsella May 45 25/21 38-46N 122-49E Sch 350 GM S M 25 38-29N 123-03E C-Ms 57 Tsuki M. U I Off Moji City NG PR says 4 masts, boarded, set afire & hit by 5-inch. M1 has no details. S2

HMS TRENCHANT 3970

6

Hezlet May 45 25 06-23S 110-55E AM WIS 25 06-21S 110-57E AMc J BSH says S. WS1 says S here. [W lists ship as ex-Du Grissee. Photo from at War shows torp hitting ship, but BSH says torp missed.]

HMS TRENCHANT 3971

6

Hezlet May 45 25 Same attack Note 25 06-21S 110-57E {Neth source credits TRENCHANT; not claimed in BSH.}

Same XPkt

300 G 175 Wa 105 {200e} book HMS TRENCHANT

Same 180

Same {Kairyu M.}

S S U S1

X S XE

293 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Comments

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Attack Numbers 3972–3989 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

HMS TRENCHANT 3972

6

Hezlet May 45 25 06-23S 110-55E Cstr NG G Ult 25 05-25S 111-00E NG 527 Shinto M. PR says escaped by beaching self, missed by deck gun. ULTRA rept with WA 105, ran aground, later refloated. [Not in M1.]

D NG L3A

HMS THOROUGH 3973

7

Chandler May 45 25 06-45S 112-31E MV J 25 Sub position AK BSH says hit heard, went deep after firing. [Source of name unk. Not in Catlow May 45 25 Sapudi Strait Jk Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S. Kinsella May 45 26/05 38-53N 122-54E Sch Claim Unconfirmed PR says boarded, set afire, S. Kinsella May 45 26/06 38-55N 122-53E Sch Claim Unconfirmed PR says boarded, set afire, S. Kinsella May 45 26/07 38-57N 122-53E Sch Claim Unconfirmed PR says boarded, set afire, S. Farley May 45 26/12 33-18N 126-20E AK IJSM 26 Off Nagasaki C-APK

S S S4Q S

HMS TRUMP 3974

2

271 RAY 3975

7

271 RAY 3976

7

271 RAY 3977

7

286 BILLFISH 3978

7

271 RAY 3979

7

271 RAY 3980

7

419 TIGRONE 3981

2

417 TENCH 3982

2

409 PIPER 3983

2

271 RAY 3984

7

271 RAY 3985

7

271 RAY 3986

7

271 RAY 3987

7

326 BLUEBACK 3988

3

372 LAMPREY 3989

2

1900 1000e M1.] NG

T1/5 Nittei M. G Unk

350

GD Unk

350

GD Unk

350

GD Unk

2700 991

T1/4DUP Kotobuki M. #7 PR says S off Quelpart {posit 126-20E is typo in PR}. ULTRA rept torp att & D @ 33-19N 129-31E. WS1 says left Korea 25 May for Miike, Kyushu; torp & S 26th @ 33-18N 129-22E, 1 killed. Kinsella May 45 27/03 38-05N 123-39E Sch 350 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, set afire, S. Kinsella May 45 27/05 38-16N 123-51E Sch 350 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, set afire, S. Cassedy May 45 27/05 29-24N 141-01E Tra 50 GN M 27 Off Torishima B-AK 19 Yawata M. #3 WI XPkt PR says left wrecked but afloat. Not listed in M1, but M6 says sunk. Baskett May 45 27/11 42-54N 144-18E Tra 50 GD IM 27 S Kushiro Lt. Note 6 Kinei M. PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept S. M1 ident as harbor patrol boat, civilian crew. I lists as C-AK, tons not given. McMahon May 45 27/15 46-46N 151-22E Unk 2000 T2/4DSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits heard on small vessels in fog. Kinsella May 45 27/22 37-38N 124-43E Sch 350 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, boarded, set afire & S. Kinsella May 45 28/05 38-19N 124-01E Sch 350 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, boarded, left capsized. Kinsella May 45 28/06 38-21N 123-58E Sch 350 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, left capsized. Kinsella May 45 28/07 38-32N 124-04E Trk 200 GD M 28 W Coast Korea C-AK 144 Miyuki M. I NW Changshan {Biko M.} PR says hit by 5-inch, set afire, left awash. ULTRA posit ca 38-08N 124-40E. M1 says shelled and S, 4 killed. Clementson May 45 28/20 06-14S 110-32E SC 100 GM Ult 28 06-28S 110-37E SC 376 Ch 1 PR says same target as 372 LAMPREY. ULTRA rept SC1 engaged 2 subs off Japara, possible minor D. [Att 16 Jul 45 by 324 BLENNY.] McDonald May 45 28/20 06-14S 110-41E Esc 600 GN Ult 28 06-28S 110-37E SC 376 Ch 1 PR says 2 5-inch hits, same target as 326 BLUEBACK. ULTRA rept SC1 engaged 2 subs off Japara, possible minor D. [Att 16 Jul 45 by 324 BLENNY.]

S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S S1

S S3 S S3 S S S1 S S S1 S 03 S S3 S D3 S D3 S S S1 D L L3P D L L3P

Attack Numbers 3990–4009

294

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 2 Catlow May 45 28 Sapudi Strait Cstr NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says camouflaged cstr S. 3 Blonts May 45 29/13 05-48S 105-58E AO 10000 T1/4DUP Ult Note PR says hit heard. ULTRA rept torp att, no D @ 05-46S 105-40E. 4 Fulp May 45 29/14 37-08N 125-24E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. 4 Fulp May 45 29/14 37-08N 125-24E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. 4 Fulp May 45 29/14 37-08N 125-24E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. 4 Fulp May 45 29/14 37-08N 125-24E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. 4 Fulp May 45 29/14 37-08N 125-24E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left awash. 4 Fulp May 45 29/14 37-08N 125-24E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left awash. 4 Fulp May 45 29/14 37-08N 125-24E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left awash. 4 Scanland May 45 29/21 10-05N 099-34E Smc 400 GM Ult 29 10-30N 099-24E NG NG Kameyama M. PR says stmr S, lifeboat with 12 Siamese towed closer to shore. ULTRA rept D by gunfire while rescuing survivors of Echinan M, which hit mine & S. [Poss same ship att by HMS STURDY 27 Aug 44. Not in M1.] 4 Lewis, H.H. May 45 29/22 46-36N 144-22E AK 4000 T2/3NSR IJSM 29 46-46N 144-16E A-AK 1924 Kuretake M. PR says hits seen, S by stern. WS2 says was in convoy T1 (return journey) Paramushiru-Otaru c/o 3 marus & 4 escorts; 2055 hit stbd #1 hold, abandoned, S next day, 272 army & 6 crew killed. 4 Lewis, H.H. May 45 29/22 46-36N 144-22E AK 5000 T2/6NSR JSM 29 46-46N 144-16E A-AP 2231 Tenryo M. I {Tenrei M.} PR says hits seen, stopped & down by stern. WS2 says dodged 1 torp, hit in #4 hold, lifeboats capsized, 885 army & 83 crew killed. M1 says 57 crew, 22 gunners, & 773 of 947 troops killed. — — May 45 — — — — — S 29 Mutsure Lighthouse XPkt 73 {Ryoei M. #2} GF says recd gunfire from sub; list says returned to owner postwar. M1 says D by mine 29 May 45 at location given; survived war. [No likely sub attack.] 3 Hazzard May 45 30/00 03-40S 114-16E Lug 100 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says set afire, holed, seen to S. 5 Hyde May 45 30/01 10-44N 099-30E Bge 100 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 5 barges S, all by gunfire. 5 Hyde May 45 30/01 10-44N 099-30E Bge 100 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 5 Hyde May 45 30/01 10-44N 099-30E Bge 100 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 5 Hyde May 45 30/01 10-44N 099-30E Bge 100 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 5 Hyde May 45 30/01 10-44N 099-30E Bge 100 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 5 Hyde May 45 30/01 10-44N 099-30E YT 75 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 tugs S.

HMS TRUMP 3990 327 BOARFISH 3991 398 SEGUNDO 3992 398 SEGUNDO 3993 398 SEGUNDO 3994 398 SEGUNDO 3995 398 SEGUNDO 3996 398 SEGUNDO 3997 398 SEGUNDO 3998 366 HAWKBILL 3999

392 STERLET 4000

392 STERLET 4001

— 4002

324 BLENNY 4003 320 BERGALL 4004 320 BERGALL 4005 320 BERGALL 4006 320 BERGALL 4007 320 BERGALL 4008 320 BERGALL 4009

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S3 D 03 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S NG S3Q

S S S1 D S S1 X M XE S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3

295 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 320 BERGALL 4010

5

271 RAY 4011

7

324 BLENNY 4012

3

245 COBIA 4013

5

417 TENCH 4014

2

332 BULLHEAD 4015

2

246 CROAKER 4016

5

246 CROAKER 4017

246 CROAKER 4018

5

5

398 SEGUNDO 4019

4

HMS TIPTOE 4020

2

HMS TRUMP 4021

2

HMS TRUMP 4022

2

417 TENCH 4023

2

326 BLUEBACK 4024

3

326 BLUEBACK 4025

3

326 BLUEBACK

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4010–4025 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Hyde May 45 30/01 10-44N 099-30E YT 75 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Kinsella May 45 30/15 38-03N 124-06E AO 150 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says diesel AO, boarded, set afire, S. Hazzard May 45 30/15 04-09S 114-16E AK 520 T1/5DUP JM 30 Sub position C-AK 520 Hokoku M. PR says 12 survivors identified ship, ex-Chinese Li Liang. ULTRA rept S south of Bandjermasin. M1 says was former dredge tender operated as AK. Hit by 1 torp port side @ 04-09S 114-16E, capsized and S, 12 of 18 survivors picked up by sub. Becker May 45 30/17 10-12N 099-14E Jk 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says capsized from 4-inch hits. Baskett May 45 30/18 41-19N 141-35E Trk 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. Griffith May 45 30/19 06-52N 101-40E Sch 150 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S. Thomas, W.B. May 45 30/22 05-09S 112-36E AO 2800 T1/6NSR M 30 04-50S 113-10E C-Pass 200 Comm Ship #144 Go Ult NG NG PR says dark night, bel att group of 3 small AOs & PC escort, disintegrated. ULTRA rept S by torp. [Both names used in English-language sources for the Japanese Kotsusen.] {ULTRA ident prob misprint.} Thomas, W.B. May 45 30/22 05-09S 112-36E PC 200 T1/3NSR Ult Note PR says hit heard, radar pip disappeared, 2 left. ULTRA rept escort was XSC Kenkai M 89T towing MTB #162, position 04-50S 113-10E. [I & W say S 20 Nov 44 in SW Pacific by a/c; ULTRA ident questionable.] Thomas, W.B. May 45 30/23 04-52S 112-34E AO 2800 T1/12NSR M 30 04-50S 113-10E C-Pass 200 Comm Ship #146 Go Ult NG NG PR says f wd half blown to bits, aft half seen to S at 45 deg angle. ULTRA rept S by torp. M1 says 2 killed. [Both names used in English-language sources for the Japanese Kotsusen.] Fulp May 45 31/22 36-37N 125-30E AK 1250 T1/2NSR Ult 31 37-20N 126-40E Sail 1250 Anto M. #94 PR says 4 masts, broke in two & S. ULTRA gives date 2 Jun. [See Anto M #319 that date. Not in M1.] Jay Jun 45 1 04-53S 115-48E MV 1000 T1/2 M 1 04-45S 115-32E C-APK 993 Hachii M. S 04-11S 111-17E AK {982} {Tobi M.} J Sub position BSH claims this sinking. ULTRA rept S by torp @ 04-45S 115-32E, call sign JABS, ex-Du Tobelo. WS1 says bombed by a/c & S @ loc given. M1 says originally renamed Tobi M; first D by a/c then torp and S, 3 killed. Catlow Jun 45 1 08-05S 115-05E Cstr NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says small wooden cstr S at anchor. Catlow Jun 45 1 08-05S 115-05E Cstr NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed on ways. Baskett Jun 45 2/03 41-22N 141-28E AO 6500 T1/4NSR IJSM 2 SE Shiriyasaki C-AK 861 Mikamisan M. PR says seen to S after expl. ULTRA posit 41-28N 141-42E. WS1 says S by torp @ 41-22N 141-28E, 24 crew killed. Clementson Jun 45 2/09 05-51S 105-54E AK 4000 T1/3DUP Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed hit heard. Clementson Jun 45 2/09 05-51S 105-54E PC 300 T1/1DUS Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says CUTY att, big expl, screws lost, b/u noise. Clementson Jun 45 2/10 05-51S 105-54E PC 300 T1/1DUS

Damg. Eval. S S3 S S3 S S S1

S D3 S S3 S S3 S S S1

S 03

S S S1 S S S3Q S SJ SA S1P

S S3 D D4 S S S1 D 03 S S4U D

296

Attack Numbers 4026–4042 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed PR says CUTY att, expl heard, screws stopped. — — Jun 45 — — — — — J 2 20-30N 107-57E APK 1248 {Eika M.} [J credits 198 TAMBOR, but date should be 2 Jun 43.] 2 Profit Jun 45 2 Malacca Strait Jk 15 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed; date from Success Book. 4 Fulp Jun 45 3/01 36-41N 125-23E AK 600 GM M 3 37-13N 125-45E A-Jk NG Anto M. #319 I 2 NG PR says 4 masts, left with deck awash & 3 masts down. M1 says shelled and sunk. [ULTRA says Anto M #94 S here; see SEGUNDO att 31 May.] 3 Clementson Jun 45 3/06 05-39S 106-47E Lug 50 GD I 3 05-41S 106-37E U NG Fishing Boat PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept S by gunfire @ 05-44S 106-31E. 3 Clementson Jun 45 3/06 05-39S 106-47E Sam NG GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S.

4026 — 4027 HMS TRIDENT 4028 398 SEGUNDO 4029

326 BLUEBACK 4030 326 BLUEBACK 4031 HMS THOROUGH 4032

HMS THOROUGH 4033 286 BILLFISH 4034

7

7

7

286 BILLFISH 4035

7

286 BILLFISH 4036

7

286 BILLFISH 4037

7

417 TENCH 4038

2

HMS THOROUGH 4039

HMS TRUMP 4040 235 SHAD 4041 398 SEGUNDO 4042

7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Chandler Jun 45 3 04-37N 103-15E Cstr 450 G Ult Note Note NG NG Sanko M. #2 Note BSH says S. ULTRA says missing Singapore to Singora 2-7 Jun. [Poss 122T wooden m/s C-AK of this name listed in M1, untraced after war.] Chandler Jun 45 3 04-37N 103-15E Cstr 450 G Note Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Farley Jun 45 4/15 38-32N 124-45E AK 4000 T2/4DUP M 4 Taidonkang C-AK 2220 Daiu M. IJS {Taiu M.} PR says broke in two & S. ULTRA posit 38-30N 124-40E. WS1 says left Niigata 24 May for Dairen with 2235 tons sulfur & iron ore; ca 1505 4 Jun @ sub position was hit port side #2 hold & under bridge & S in 1 min, 11 guards & 39 crew killed. Farley Jun 45 4/15 38-30N 124-44E Sch 100 GD Ult 3 38-30N 124-40E Jk NG NG PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept 3 junks S this area. Farley Jun 45 4/15 38-30N 124-44E Sch 100 GD Ult NG PR says left afire & sinking. ULTRA rept S. Farley Jun 45 4/15 38-30N 124-44E Sch 100 GD Ult NG PR says left afire & sinking. ULTRA rept S. Baskett Jun 45 4/5 40-54N 141-29E AK 4000 T1/4NSR WJSM 4 Near Hachinohe B-AK 517 Ryujin M. [Ro Go] I 5 B-AG {495} {Ryujin M.} PR says seen to S. ULTRA posit 40-30N 141-30E. [W lists as both XAP & Std AK 1F.] WS1 says torp & S ca 2100 5 Jun @ sub position, 35 killed. Chandler Ult

Jun 45 5 Note

04-43N 103-17E Note

Cstr NG

120 NG

Damg. Eval. 03 X S XE S S3 S S H S1 S U S2U S S3 S S S2Q

S S3 S S S1

S S S2U S S2U S S2U S S S1

G S Comm Ship S #13 Go Shuttle Boat #13 BSH says S. ULTRA says missing Singapore to Singora 2-7 Jun. [Both names used in EnglishS3Q language sources for the Japanese Kotsusen. Not in M1.] 2 Catlow Jun 45 5 06-06S 114-48E AO NG T1/6+G D Claim Unconfirmed Unident BSH says small tanker driven ashore by gunfire, stern blown off by torp. D3U 10 Mehlop Jun 45 7/01 33-28N 127-34E Jk 100 GN D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says holed by 20mm & 40mm. D3 4 Fulp Jun 45 7/04 37-42N 124-02E Sail 600 GT S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, left with 2 masts down & deck awash. S3

297 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 2 Baskett Jun 45 7/06 42-41N 143-53E Pkt 200 GD S WISM 7 42-35N 143-59E XPkt 92 Hanshin M. S PR says had #113, 30 5-inch hits, seen to S, no survivors. M1 says 20 killed. GF says S by sub S1 @33-35N 143-59E. {Latitude garbled.} 3 Bowers, R.H. Jun 45 7/18 37-03N 124-01E Sch 400 T1/1DSV S Claim Unconfirmed #228 PR says 4 masted schooner #228, gutted by gunfire, hulk S by torp, 2 POW. S2Q 10 Mehlop Jun 45 7/20 34-00N 126-45E AK 3200 T2/4NUP S IJSM 7 33-55N 126-50E A-AK 1370 Azusa M. S PR says hits seen, S, survivors in water. WS1 says left Saishu Hbr 7 Jun for Reisui, Korea; ca S1 2030 @ 34-01N 126-34E was hit port side by 3 torp & S, 6 gunners & 33 crew and 3 guards killed. 5 Becker Jun 45 8/05 08-56N 105-37E AO 10000 T2/10NSR S JM 8 Off Cape Canau XAK 3841 Hakusa S WS Note PR says target barely visible, 1 dud hit 1st salvo then 2 hits on large heavily laden 500' AO, bow S1 went to bottom, stern out, lights in water as ship bel abandoned. ULTRA says Wa 9 made rept S @ 08N 104E. W lists as ex-Fu Hsing, AGS converted to AR & then to AP, displ 6799T, S @ sub position. WS11-53 says S 8 Jun by sub torp near Saigon. [3841T was GRT; name also given as Fu Sing.] 5 Becker Jun 45 8/05 08-56N 105-37E AO 5000 T3/3NSR S Note Unident UltJ 8 Sub position AO {834} {Nanshin M. #22} PR says att 2nd 430’ AO, blew up with spectacular flash, chunks landed all around, burning S4U gasoline, took movie. ULTRA rept Nanshin M #22 S here. [Ship not listed in other sources; ULTRA ident questionable, prob basis for J attribution.. M1 says was surrendered at end of war. Note tonnage much smaller than claimed; sub fired 4 torp at 1000T escort at same time for no claimed hits; could also be repeat hit on previous ship. Although is has been determined that the identification of the Nanshin M #22 is incorrect, the attack is evaluated as having hit an unknown ship.] 2 Street Jun 45 8/06 32-17N 129-56E AK 830 T2/3NUP S S 8 32-19N 129-52E XPG NG Pa 174 S Ult XPkt PR says disintegrated & seen to S bow first. ULTRA rept torp att, no D. GF says torp & S, 37 S3Q killed, 13 rescued. [WS25 & W say was at Tsuruga end of war, but Fukui says this is questionable. Not in M1.] 7 Cole, O.R. Jun 45 8/10 44-20N 146-39E Trk 300 GD S M 8 44-20N 146-39E B-AK 160 Iwate M. #1 S PR says left afire & sinking. M1 says 3 crew killed. S1 7 Cole, O.R. Jun 45 8/10 44-20N 146-39E Lug 75 GD S M 8 Sub position C-Ms 65 Hokutaku S M. #36 PR says 2 masts, destroyed. M1 says shelled and S, 1 killed. S1 8 Fitz-Patrick Jun 45 8/12 33-40N 126-27E Pkt 50 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says demolished by 5-inch hits. S3 8 Fitz-Patrick Jun 45 8/12 33-40N 126-27E Pkt 50 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says disintegrated from 20mm hits. D3

417 TENCH 4043

399 SEA CAT 4044 235 SHAD 4045

245 COBIA 4046

245 COBIA 4047

420 TIRANTE 4048

247 DACE 4049 247 DACE 4050

263 PADDLE 4051 263 PADDLE 4052 HMS TRENCHANT 4053

6

398 SEGUNDO 4054

4

398 SEGUNDO 4055

4

405 SEA OWL 4056

3

417 TENCH

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4043–4056 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Hezlet Jun 45 8 01-59S 104-57E CA 12700 T5/12 WIT 8 N Bangka I. CA 13380 Ashigara J {12700} BSH says S. ULTRA posit 02-00S 104-56E. TROM says hit by 5 torp ca 1215 & 2 more later, capsized & S 1237, 853 crew & ca 400 troops rescued, ca 1200 killed. Fulp Jun 45 9/00 39-08N 123-10E XPC 300 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. Fulp Jun 45 9/00 39-08N 123-10E XPC 300 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. Hall Jun 45 9/05 34-18N 127-18E DD 2300 T1/6TUP WIS 9 Tsushima Str. PF 810 CD 41 J {800e} PR says magazine blew up, disappeared. ULTRA posit 34-22N 128-11E. WS says left Yobuko 8 Jun with Yashiro for Reisui, Korea on anti-sub sweep; ca 0435 9th @ sub position was torp & S, only 1 survivor. Baskett Jun 45 9/11 41-52N 141-08E AK 2000 T2/3DUP

S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S S1

S

Attack Numbers 4057–4072 Submarine

Ptl Commander

298 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 4057 WIM 9 41-49N 141-11E XAP 2857 Shinroku M. S JS {Kamishika M.} PR says small AK, stack amidships, hits seen, smoke & debris, gone in 2 min. ULTRA rept torp track, S1 no D @ 41-49N 141-11E. WS1 says hit by 2 torp ca 0941 @ 41-52N 141-08E, S in 2 min, 42 killed. [W lists Shinroku M as both XAP & Std AO 2TA; WS2 says did not S until ca 0943 10 Jun.] 283 TINOSA 11 Latham Jun 45 9/15 37-32N 129-10E AK 2300 T1/3DUR S 4058 IJSM 9 37-27N 129-25E C-AK 2211 Wakatama M. S PR says folded in middle & S. WS1 says left Moji for Wonsan 6 Jun; ca 1505 9th @ 37-30N S1 129-30E was torp & S, 17 killed. 401 SEA DOG 4 Hydeman Jun 45 9/20 38-13N 138-43E AK 2500 T1/1TUP S 4059 IJSM 9 38-10N 138-50E C-AK 1189 Sagawa M. S PR says hit seen, S in 1 min. WS1 says torp & S ca midnight 9 Jun @ loc given, 10 killed. S1 401 SEA DOG 4 Hydeman Jun 45 9/21 38-11N 138-45E AO 10500 T2/5NSR S 4060 IJSM 9 38-10N 138-50E C-AK 2211 Shoyo M. S PR says bow blown off, S. WS1 says torp & S night of 9 Jun @ loc given, casualties not stated. S1 291 CREVALLE 7 Steinmetz Jun 45 9/22 40-54N 139-48E AK 2300 T2/2NSR S 4061 IJSM 9 40-57N 139-45E C-AK 2212 Hokuto M. S PR says hits seen, black smoke, radar pip lost. WS1 says was en rt to Niigata with 3280 tons S1 coal when torp stbd side #2 hold & amidships, capsized & S, 14 guards & 33 crew killed. HNMS K-XIV 9 Smith Jun 45 9 Java Sea Prau 10 G S 4062 Claim Unconfirmed Unk DNO says S. [Patrol not in BSH; K-XIV under US operational control for Neth Forces S3 Intelligence Svc.] HNMS K-XIV 9 Smith Jun 45 9 Java Sea Prau 10 G S 4063 Claim Unconfirmed Unk DNO says S. [Patrol not in BSH; K-XIV under US operational control for Neth Forces Intelligence S3 Svc.] 411 SPADEFISH 5 Germershausen Jun 45 10/02 43-21N 140-41E AK 4000 T3/3NSR S 4064 JSM 10 43-23N 140-39E C-AK 1999 Daigen M. #2 S I {Taigen M. #2} PR says disintegrated & S. WS1 says left Fushiki 10 Jun for Otaru to take on cargo of coal; ca S1 0240 @ 43-26N 140-36E was hit by 2 torp stbd side eng rm, expl & S, 38 crew, 8 guards & 8 passengers killed. 411 SPADEFISH 5 Germershausen Jun 45 10/03 42-24N 140-33E AK 4000 T2/3NSR S 4065 IJSM 10-11 43-55N 141-13E A-AK 1304 Unkai M. #8 S PR says blew up & S. WS1 says torp & S 11 Jun 44 [prob typo] @ 43-23N 140-32E, 35 crew killed. S1 411 SPADEFISH 5 Germershausen Jun 45 10/03 43-28N 140-28E AK 4000 T2/3NUP S 4066 IJSM 10 Near Kamoizaki C-AK 980 Jintsu M. S PR says broke in two & S. ULTRA posit 43-24N 140-28E. WS1 says torp & S 10 Jun @ sub S1 position, 31 killed. 305 SKATE 7 Lynch, R.B. Jun 45 10/12 37-29N 137-25E SS 1500 T2/4DUP S 4067 WIJT 9-10 37-28N 137-26E SS 1142 I-122 S PR says hits heard, smoke & debris, b/u noise. TROM says was on training mission from Maizuru, S1 all hands lost. 229 FLYING FISH 12 Risser Jun 45 10/13 41-40N 129-52E Trk 900 T1/3DUP S 4068 IJSM 10 41-42N 129-54E C-AK 2220 Taga M. S PR says hit seen, port list, S, crew in boats. WS1 says left Chong jin 10 Jun with cargo soy beans, S1 cowhides etc; torp & S @ sub position, 3 killed. 247 DACE 4069

7

Cole, O.R. Jun 45 10/13 47-25N 149-05E AK 4000 T2/2DUP IJSM 10 47-21N 149-07E A/C-AK 1391 Hakuyo M. PR says expl seen, stopped, listing, b/u noise from 1st hit, then hit by DOGY (homing torp). WS1 says left Wakkanai 8 Jun for Matsuwa-Jima with provisions, coal, fortification material etc; ca 1223 10th @ 47-22N 149-10E was hit between eng rm & #3 hold, split in two & S, 19 gunners, 25 crew, 6 guards and 2 passengers killed.

S S S1

291 CREVALLE 4070

7

Steinmetz Jun 45 10/13 40-44N 139-48E AK 2300 T2/3DUP IJSM 10 Off Otosezaki C-AK 2217 Daiki M. PR says capsized, survivors in water. [Location is ca 40-45N 140-10E.] WS1 says left Otaru 9 Jun for Niigata with 3360 tons coal; ca 1248 10th @ 40-44N 139-50E was hit port side in #3 hold & eng rm, broke in two & S, 9 guards & 24 crew killed.

S S S1

417 TENCH 4071

2

Baskett Jun 45 10/13 41-10N 141-29E AO 2800 T1/2DUP IJS 10 41-18N 141-31E C-AO 834 Shoei M. #6 PR says seen to S. WS1 says left Hakodate for Kawasake 10 Jun with 1590 tons oil; ca 1130 @ 41-20N 141-29E was torp & S, 15 killed.

S S S1

247 DACE 4072

7

Cole, O.R. Ult

D

Jun 45 10/14

47-25N 149-05E

PF

1500

T1/1DUS Note

299 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4073–4087 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says CUTY att, expl heard 17 min after firing. ULTRA rept torp wake, no D @ 47-21N 149-07E. 283 TINOSA 11 Latham Jun 45 10/21 39-08N 129-43E AK 4000 T0/4TUR 4073 Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says dud torp hit heard. 396 RONQUIL 5 Lander Jun 45 10/22 37-29N 123-43E AK 4000 T1/3NSR 4074 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard in fog, stopped, pip lost from radar. 398 SEGUNDO 4 Fulp Jun 45 11/00 37-11N 123-23E AP 10000 T3/4NSR 4075 J 11 Sub position C-AK 1578 Fukui M. #2 I 11 37-14N 130-18E {1591} SM 12 37-13N 123-20E PR says att in heavy fog, visibility 500 yds, target not seen, single ship with 2 escorts, hits seen, heard & felt, pip gone in 2 min. ULTRA rept sub att, survivors taken to Tsingtao 14 Jun. WS2 and M1 say was in convoy TASE-04 Taedong-Tsingtao; on 12 Jun WS2 says was bombed by a/c and sunk. M1 says torpedoed and sunk, agent not specified. ULTRA msg says survivors taken to Tsingtao 14 Jun. [Intel evaluated att as sub, prob basis for J attribution. Fukui M #2 does not resemble ship claimed in PR. Att by a/c could have used bomb or torp.] 229 FLYING FISH 12 Risser Jun 45 11/02 41-47N 131-44E AK 2000 T1/3NSR 4076 JSM 11 41-47N 130-38E A-AK 1893 Meisei M. I {Myojo M.} PR says POW taken, identified ship as #1337. WS1 says left Sakata 8 Jun for Rashin; ca 0140 11th outside Rashin hbr @ loc given was hit stbd side by 2 torp & S, 42 crew killed. 287 BOWFIN 9 Tyree, A.K. Jun 45 11/03 39-24N 128-59E AK 4000 T1/4NSR 4077 IJSM 11 Off Wonsan C-AK 1898 Shinyo M. #3 PR says hit seen, debris, S by stern. WS1 says torp & S ca 1920 @ 39-23N 128-59E, 41 crew killed. ULTRA posit 39-00N 127-00E. 291 CREVALLE 7 Steinmetz Jun 45 11/04 40-43N 139-51E AK 2300 T2/2TUR 4078 JSM 11 40-47N 140-03E B-AK 2211 Hakusan M. WI Sub position {Hakusan M. #5} PR says down by bow, survivors in lifeboat. WS1 says left Niigata 10 Jun for Otaru empty; ca 0345 11th @ 40-41N 139-51E was torp port side #2 & #3 holds, listed & S, 17 guards & 6 crew killed. [W lists as Std AK 2D, S 1945.] — — — Jun 45 — — — — — 4079 I 11 W Aomori-ken NG NG {Kimi M.} Note [No likely sub att. M1 says 184T C-Sail S by a/c.] 323 CAIMAN 3 Fey Jun 45 11/10 01-00N 108-54E Sch 50 GD 4080 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. 323 CAIMAN 3 Fey Jun 45 11/10 01-00N 108-54E Sch 50 GD 4081 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. 420 TIRANTE 2 Street Jun 45 11/11 32-37N 129-45E AK 2300 T2/3DUP 4082 IJSM 11 32-39N 129-43E C-AK 2220 Hakuju M. PR says hits seen, settled to bottom at dock; color photos taken. WS1 says was unloading cargo alongside jetty @ Takashima when hit stbd side #1 & #2 holds & S in shallow water, 1 killed. 401 SEA DOG 4 Hydeman Jun 45 11/16 40-28N 139-47E AK 4000 T1/1DUP 4083 SIJM 11 40-24N 139-45E C-AK 753 Kofuku M. PR says broke in two & S, motion picture. WS1 says torp & S ca 1600 11 Jun @ sub position, 23 killed. 44-11N 140-31E

Sam

50

GT Unk

Damg. Eval. 03 D L4U S 03 S S S4 Note 03XE

S S S1 S S S1 S S S1

X S XE S S3 S S3 S S S1 S S S1

411 SPADEFISH 4084

5

Germershausen Jun 45 12/03 Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire & sinking.

S

401 SEA DOG 4085

4

Hydeman Jun 45 12/08 40-09N 139-43E AK 6000 T1/3DUP IJSM 12 40-11N 139-46E C-AK 887 Shinsen M. PR says 1 of 4 AKs in convoy hit, broke in two & S, no expl on any other ship. ULTRA rept torp wake, no D; later msg rept S. WS1 says torp & S @ sub position, 5 killed.

S S S1

— 4086

— — Jun 45 12/08 — — — — I 12 41-23N 139-49E C-AK 1045 {Kaiwa M.} [401 SEA DOG & 291 CREVALLE were in area but made no att here. M1 says Kaiwa M ran aground 3 Jun 43 @ this position & was total loss. Basis for I report unk.]

X H XE

— 4087

— — Jun 45 — — I 12 Nyudozaki [Appears duplicate of 401 SEA DOG att this date.]

X S XE

S3

— U

— NG

— {Shinsen M.}

Attack Numbers 4088–4104

300

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 5 Germershausen Jun 45 12/08 44-58N 141-05E Tra 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left afire, hull under water. 7 Lynch, R.B. Jun 45 12/09 37-08N 136-42E AK 4000 T2/10DUP Ult Note Note PR says 4 ships att in anchorage, 3 seen to S, expl seen at stern of 4th. ULTRA rept 4 ships att 3 S. WS2 and M1 say 3 ships were en rt Fusan to Fushiki w/o escort, anchored in shallow water when hit. [See next 3 entries; Kankyo M 2933T escaped and made rept.] 7 Lynch, R.B. Jun 45 12/09 37-08N 136-42E AK 1000 T1/ DUP IJSM 12 37-08N 136-43E C-AK 1227 Yozan M. PR says seen to S. M1 says 6 killed. 7 Lynch, R.B. Jun 45 12/09 37-08N 136-42E AO 1000 T1/ DUP IJSM 12 37-08N 136-43E C-AK 887 Zuiko M. PR says seen to S. WS2 says 13 killed. 7 Lynch, R.B. Jun 45 12/09 37-08N 136-42E AK 4000 T4/ DUP IJSM 12 37-08N 136-43E A/C-AK 3142 Kenjo M. PR says seen to S. WS2 says hit by 5 torp, 13 crew & 9 troops killed. 2 Baskett Jun 45 12/11 39-17N 144-07E Tra 60 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. 5 Germershausen Jun 45 12/12 44-50N 141-18E Tra 300 GD WIM 12 Rishiri I. C-Ms 69 Daido M. PR says seen to S. ULTRA posit 45-08N 141-10E. 5 Germershausen Jun 45 12/12 44-50N 141-18E Tra 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left afire, hull under water. 2 Baskett Jun 45 12/13 39-17N 143-30E Tra 60 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left awash, 6 POW. 11 Latham Jun 45 12/14 37-47N 129-10E Trk 1500 GD IJM 12 37-30N 129-20E C-AK 873 Keito M. PR says S, movie photos taken. M1 says 16 crew killed. 8L Edge Jun 45 13 Unk AP Unk T? ISM 13 38-30N 136-58E A/C-AO 6892 Ojikasan M. J AK {Oshikayama M.} Att not in SORG; U says BONEFISH on 16 Jun rept sinking large AP & medium AK, dates not specified. 282 TUNNY PR says many Japanese sighted on rafts, prob from ship S by BONEFISH. WS1 says S here. About 35 crew killed. [BONEFISH lost this patrol.] 8L Edge Jun 45 13 Unk AK Unk T? Claim Unconfirmed Unident Att not in SORG. U says BONEFISH on 16 Jun rept sinking large AP & medium AK, dates not specified. [BONEFISH apparently S 19 Jun ca 37-18N 137-25E after att on Konzan M, that date. Previous credit of Takayurasan M to this att was incorrect, ship was mined & beached this date @ 37-07N 137-03E] 5 Germershausen Jun 45 13/02 45-44N 140-48E AK 4000 T2/2NSR M 13 45-42N 140-41E AK 11439 Transbalt Note Soviet AK; PR says ship showed no lights & was not on designated route; CO fired on radar bearing & did not ident target. M cites Russian sources “The Soviet-Japanese War at Sea: The Price of Victory” et al: Was en rt Seattle-Vladivostok with Lend-Lease cargo; hit in stern by 2 torp, broke in two and sunk in 8-10 min, 5 crew killed. 94 survivors in 4 lifeboats reached Japan after 17 days and were evaculated from Japan in July by Soviet ship Khabarovsk. [Name given in Blair and Meister, also USN Intel records; ship was ex-Riga.] 7 Steinmetz Jun 45 13/04 42-36N 139-46E Lug 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left awash, near beach. 7 Steinmetz Jun 45 13/04 42-36N 139-46E Sam 25 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. 9 Lynch, F.C. Jun 45 13/07 32-30N 126-56E PF 700 T1/3DUR Claim Unconfirmed PR says timed expl. 9 Tyree, A.K. Jun 45 13/09 39-13N 128-08E AK 2300 T1/3DUP M 13 39-06N 128-06E C-AK 887 Akeura M.

411 SPADEFISH 4088 305 SKATE 4089

305 SKATE 4090 305 SKATE 4091 305 SKATE 4092 417 TENCH 4093 411 SPADEFISH 4094 411 SPADEFISH 4095 417 TENCH 4096 283 TINOSA 4097 223 BONEFISH 4098

223 BONEFISH 4099

411 SPADEFISH 4100

291 CREVALLE 4101 291 CREVALLE 4102 255 HADDO 4103 287 BOWFIN 4104

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S3 D 03

S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 S S3 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S S1 U S S* S1L

U D4UL

S S S1E

S D3 S S3 S 03 S S

301 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments IJS {Akiura M.} PR says hit heard, lifeboat & wreckage left. WS1 says torp & S 13 Jun @ 39-13N 128-07E, 26 killed. 3 Hall Jun 45 13/16 35-37N 125-36E Sch 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, left awash with topsides demolished, 4 POW, photo. 7 Lynch, R.B. Jun 45 13/17 37-20N 134-28E AK 1200 T1/2DUP Ult 14 Japan Sea C-AK 1180 Hattenzan M. ISM 19 Off Masan PR says 3 POW identified as Hattenzan M, 1180T GRT, 2180T DWT, 2 days out of Niigata for Geijutsu Wan, Korea. ULTRA rept call sign JAXO, S here. WS1 & M1 say S 19 Jun off S Korea by a/c, 28 killed. [Cundall says Hattenzan M call sign was JAXC; not listed in J.] — — Jun 45 — — — — — I 13 Off Canton C-AK 1665 {Koun M.} [No likely sub att; prob S by mine.] 2 Rhymes Jun 45 14/03 04-41S 106-22E Unk 1500 T1/5NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says double expl seen, radar pip lost. 5 Germershausen Jun 45 14/07 47-03N 142-01E AK 5400 T2/2DUP IJSM 14 47-03N 142-01E A/C-AK 2018 Seizan M. PR says hits seen, started to capsize, motion picture. WS1 says left Maoka for Niigata 12 Jun with 3040 tons coal; ca 0712 14th @ loc given was hit by 2 torp stbd side #2 & 3 holds, and again at 0716, S 0718, 2 killed. 5 Irvine Jun 45 14/08 40-49N 141-28E Pat 500 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 6 40mm hits. 4 McGivern Jun 45 14/14 37-38N 123-34E AK 2300 T2/4DUP WIJSM 14 37-35N 123-30E B-AK 2211 Wakamiyasan M. PR says hits heard, debris falling, b/u noise. WS2 says was in a FUTA convoy Sasebo-Shanghai; hit 1445 by 2 torp, broke in half, 109 passengers,15 crew & 18 guards killed. [W lists ship as both XAP & Std AK 2D.] 9 Tyree, A.K. Jun 45 14/22 39-14N 128-22E Sch 20 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says minor D. — — Jun 45 — — — — — I 14 Japan Sea C-AK 2560 {Sanjin M.} [Not on chart in I; not in J; no likely sub att this date; WS2 says left Rashin, Korea, 17 Jun in convoy, no further info; WS1 says returned to Rashin, left again 19 Jun, not heard from again. See 283 TINOSA att 20 Jun.]

405 SEA OWL 4105 305 SKATE 4106

— 4107 329 CHUB 4108 411 SPADEFISH 4109

389 PIRANHA 4110 400 SEA DEVIL 4111

287 BOWFIN 4112 — 4113

HMS STYGIAN 4114

6

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4105–4121

Clarabut Jun 45 14 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says fired at extreme range.

Damg. Eval. S1 S S2 S S SA S3Q

X U XE S 03 S S S1

D D3 S S S1

D L3 X S XE

Cstr

500

G Unk

229 FLYING FISH 12 Risser Jun 45 15/06 41-50N 129-55E 4115 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 10 sail loaded with red brick S by 5-inch.

Sail

30

GD Unk

S

229 FLYING FISH 12 Risser Jun 45 15/06 41-50N 129-55E 4116 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 10 sail loaded with red brick S by 5-inch.

Sail

30

GD Unk

S

229 FLYING FISH 12 Risser Jun 45 15/06 41-50N 129-55E 4117 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 10 sail loaded with red brick S by 5-inch.

Sail

30

GD Unk

S

229 FLYING FISH 12 Risser Jun 45 15/06 41-50N 129-55E 4118 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 10 sail loaded with red brick S by 5-inch.

Sail

30

GD Unk

S

229 FLYING FISH 12 Risser Jun 45 15/06 41-50N 129-55E 4119 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 10 sail loaded with red brick S by 5-inch.

Sail

30

GD Unk

S

229 FLYING FISH 12 Risser Jun 45 15/06 41-50N 129-55E 4120 Claim Unconfirmed PR says 10 sail loaded with red brick S by 5-inch.

Sail

30

GD Unk

S

229 FLYING FISH 12 Risser 4121 M

YT C-AK

50 243

GD D Manazurusan S M.

Note

Jun 45 15/06 15

Banka Strait

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

D D4

41-50N 129-55E Sub position

S3

S3

S3

S3

S3

S3

Attack Numbers 4122–4137 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

229 FLYING FISH 12 4122 401 SEA DOG 4123

4

229 FLYING FISH 12 4124 229 FLYING FISH 12 4125 229 FLYING FISH 12 4126 389 PIRANHA 4127

5

389 PIRANHA 4128

5

217 GUARDFISH 4129

HMS TACITURN 4130

12

1

365 HARDHEAD 4131

—

HMS TACITURN 4132

1

HMS TACITURN 4133

1

HMS TRIDENT 4134

2

411 SPADEFISH 4135

5

389 PIRANHA 4136

HMS TACITURN 4137

5

1

302 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says beached after 5-inch hit, 2 barges in tow. Cundall says wooden ship, data from book Senji Senmeiroku by Hayashi Kanshi. Risser Jun 45 15/06 41-50N 129-55E YT 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says possibly hit, headed for beach, 2 barges in tow. Hydeman Jun 45 15/06 39-53N 139-40E AK 2500 T1/1DUP ISM 15 39-57N 139-40E C-APK 661 Koan M. J {884} PR says hit seen, S, photos. WS1 says torp & S ca 0600 15 Jun @ loc given, 1 killed. [J apparently confuses this ship with 884T AO att by 167 NARWHAL 1 Aug 42.] Risser Jun 45 15/07 41-50N 129-25E Sail 30 GD M 15 41-50N 129-55E C-Ms 63 Sankyo M. #3 PR says S by 5-inch. M1 says 1 killed. Risser Jun 45 15/07 41-50N 129-55E Sail 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. Risser Jun 45 15/07 41-50N 129-55E Sail 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. Irvine Jun 45 16/08 41-57N 140-56E AO 7500 T1/5DUP SM 16 42-03N 140-55E C-AK 6890 Eiso M. I {Eisaku M.} PR says left with stern awash, bow out. WS1 and M3 say hit port side in #2 hold ca 0800 16 Jun @ 41-55N 141-13E, run aground, capsized in shallow water, abandoned 19 Jun 45. None killed. [Not in J.] Irvine Jun 45 16/09 41-59N 140-56E SCs 100 T1/1DUS Claim Unconfirmed PR says CUTY att, screws stopped, expl 5 min later. [Prev ident as Hoei M was incorrect. M1 says that XPkt was shelled and S @ 06-08S 107-32E. Expl heard was prob end of run.] Hammond Jun 45 16/15 38-23N 145-00E Tra 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit pilot house by 4-inch/50, closed & started fires with 40mm & .50 cal, holed at waterline by 4-inch, 4 survivors seen, took 2 as POW, left settling, decks awash. Stanley Jun 45 16 06-48S 112-47E SC NG G IS 16 N of Soerabaja SC 135 Cha 105 W Note ULTRA says subs att @ 07-05S 111-43E & 06-52S 112-44E, 2 pickets S, 1 slight D. Fukui says S off Sarawak. WS25 says S here. [Ex-Du patrol boat captured on stocks; sinking not in J.] {W credits 365 HARDHEAD @ 06-52S 111-45E; no US sub att in area.} — Jun 45 — — — — — W 16 06-52S 111-45E SC 135 {Cha 105} [No US sub att in area; HMS TACITURN appears correct.] Stanley Jun 45 16 06-48S 112-47E SS NG G Note 06-48S 112-47E Note ex-K-XVIII BSH says S. ULTRA says torp att, great D @ 07-05S 111-43E. [K-XVIII scuttled @ Surabaya; Neth sources say raised by Japanese & used as air warning picket hulk in Madoera Strait.] Stanley Jun 45 16 06-48S 112-47E Hulk NG T2/2 Ult Unident BSH says large barge with 2-story superstructure, being towed; also described as hulk of AP. ULTRA rept torp att. Profit Jun 45 16 W Sumatra LC NG G SM 16 06-08S 107-32E XPkt 121 Hoei M. BSH says beached. M1 says shelled and S; GF says torp, no other info. [TRIDENT only sub in general area but info in BSH is not specific enough to confirm identity of target.] Germershausen Jun 45 17/02 42-38N 139-49E AK 4000 T1/2NSR IJSM 17 42-43N 139-57E XCM 2274 Eijo M. W CM 5200 Eijo PR says settled & S. WS1 says torp & S 17 Jun @ loc given. M1 says none killed. [W says both names used, XCM converted from 2274 GRT Std AK 2DRS, 5200T is normal displacement.] Irvine Jun 45 17/11 42-07N 141-36E Lug 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left burning & low in water, many 40mm hits. [Previous assignment of Naga M to this att was incorrect. See 401 SEA DOG att 19 Jun.] Stanley Jun 45 17 Surabaya Sch NG Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says carried coal, 2 POW taken.

Damg. Eval. S1 D D4 S S S1 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S H T1

S 03 S S2 S S S1

X S XE S S3 S S3U D S D3Q S S S1 S D3 S S3

303 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Comments

HMS THOROUGH 4138

7

HMS THOROUGH 4139

7

283 TINOSA 4140

332 BULLHEAD 4141 335 DENTUDA 4142

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Attack Numbers 4138–4152 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Chandler Jun 45 17 06-46S 112-47E Tra 150 G Ult 17 06-51S 112-43E NG NG Manyo M. BSH says TACITURN chased trawler to THOROUGH. ULTRA rept gun att by 2 surf subs. [Not in M1.]

Chandler Jun 45 17 Off Surabaya Sch 120 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says carrying coal, crew taken off. 11 Latham Jun 45 18/07 38-25N 128-34E AK 2000 T0/5DSR M 19 37-27N 129-20E B-AK 129 Wakaei M. I U U {Wakae M.} PR says fired in fog, thought torps hit rocks. M1 says torp & S, no details. 2 Griffith Jun 45 18/08 05-53S 106-02E Trk 700 GD UltM 18 Off Merak A-Ms 150 Sakura M. #58 PR says S. ULTRA rept shelled. M1 has no details. 1 McCain Jun 45 18/10 31-55N 126-48E XPC 200 GD WM 18 30-45N 126-00E XPkt 88 Heiwa M. I S Note PR says left smoking from 2 5-inch hits. GF says bombed & S 12 Mar 45. M1 says shelled and sunk.

S NG S2Q

S S3 0 S S3 S S S1 D S L SA S3Q

335 DENTUDA 4143

1

McCain Jun 45 18/10 31-55N 126-48E XPC 200 ISM 18 30-45N 126-00E XPkt 88 W PR says left smoking from 1 5-inch hit. [GF says retd to owner postwar.]

308 APOGON 4144

7

House Jun 45 18/22 50-30N 155-01E AK 4000 T2/3NSR WSM 18 50-23N 155-06E C-Crab 2614 Hakuai M. IJ XAP {2636} PR says att convoy of 4 ships & 2 escorts in thick fog, fired from stbd flank 2227 @ 2 overlapping ships, timed expl heard, 2 pips disappeared from radar. [Note: PR used K-zone time, adj 1 hr earlier to Japanese time.] ULTRA rept in convoy RU escorted by Ch 15. WS1&2 say this convoy c/o Hakuai M, Zaosan M, Ch 15 & 3 other escorts; hit by 1 of 2 torp ca 2230, S ca 2239; Ch 15 rescued 192 of 280 passengers plus unk crew. M1 says 39 crew killed.

S S S* S1

308 APOGON 4145

7

House Jun 45 18/22 50-30N 155-01E AK 4000 S PR says expl heard, pip disappeared from radar. WS2 shows no other ship hit.

S

308 APOGON 4146

7

House M

T1/3NSR Tachibana M. #2 PR says fired 2229, pip disappeared from radar. M1 has no details. See previous comment.

308 APOGON 4147

7

House Jun 45 18/23 50-30N 155-01E AK 4000 T3/3NSR S Note Note PR says fired 2232 @ leading one of overlapping ships. [Prob 2nd hit on Hakuai M. See previous att.] XR

HMS TRIDENT 4148

2

Profit Jun 45 18 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book.

334 CABEZON 4149

1

Lautrup Jun 45 19/01 50-39N 154-38E AK 4000 T3/3NSR JSM 18-19 50-23N 155-06E C-AK 2631 Zaosan M. I {1631} 308 APOGON PR says coached CABEZON onto last remaining target. CABEZON PR says fired 0115, 2 hits seen, 3rd timed hit heard, expl, disappeared from radar. ULTRA says Zaosan M call sign JEZH S same location fired 0115, 2 hits as Hakuai M. WS1&2 say hit ca 2230 & S instantly. M1 says 49 crew & 7 passengers killed.

S S* S S1

401 SEA DOG 4150

4

Hydeman Jun 45 19/06 43-12N 140-19E AK 4000 T1/2DUP JSM 19 43-15N 140-18E A-AK 1272 Kokai M. I {Kobai M.} PR says 1 of 3 AKs seen to S. WS2 says hit by 2 torp 0612 @ 43-11N 140-18E. M1 says 13 crew, 4 gunners & 1 passenger killed.

S S

Jun 45 18/22 18

50-30N 155-01E Kurile Is.

W Sumatra

Esc C-Ms

LC

GD Reiko M.

Damg. Eval.

T1/ NSR Note

03

600 150

NG

D L S L1

G Unk

S S S3

S S3

S1

401 SEA DOG 4151

4

Hydeman Jun 45 19/06 43-12N 140-19E AK 4000 T0/3DUP MI 19 42-47N 140-08E C-AK 958 Shinei M. #3 PR says poss hit on 2nd of 3 AKs. WS2 says was in same convoy as Kokai M, no mention of hit or of safe arrival. M1 has no details of D. [Ship not in WS1 or J.]

0 D D3

401 SEA DOG 4152

4

Hydeman Jun 45 19/06 Same attack M 19 W of Makka-Misaki I Ezanmisaki Lt. PR does not claim hit. M1 says was ex-Phil Naga, not in WS2,

0 H

Same Same A-AK 624 U U no details of D.

Same Naga M.

D3

Attack Numbers 4153–4167 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 332 BULLHEAD 4153

332 BULLHEAD 4154 332 BULLHEAD 4155 332 BULLHEAD 4156 223 BONEFISH 4157

370 KRAKEN 4158

2

304 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Comments Griffith Jun 45 19/13 M 19

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Location

Type

Tons

Vessel Name

05-56S 106-00E Off Merak

Trk Ms

700 150

GD Tachibana M. #57

Ult NG PR says S. ULTRA confirms. M1 says S, no details. 2 Griffith Jun 45 19/14 05-56S 106-00E Trk 700 GD Ult 19 Off Merak Ms NG NG PR says 3 5-inch hits. ULTRA rept sub also shelled 3 motor-sail in port. 2 Griffith Jun 45 19/14 05-56S 106-00E Trk 300 GD Ult NG PR says hit by 5-inch. ULTRA rept shelled. 2 Griffith Jun 45 19/14 05-56S 106-00E Trk 300 GD Ult NG PR says hit by 5-inch. ULTRA rept shelled. 8L Edge Jun 45 Unk Unk Unk Unk T? ISM 19 37-13N 137-18E C-AK 5488 Konzan M. J Att not in SORG. J says prob S. ULTRA gives same posit. U cites Japanese rept of ASW att on sub. WS1 says hit by 5 torp between 0615 & 0745, split in two & S, 1 killed. [BONEFISH believed S 18-19 Jun.] 3

Henry M

Jun 45 20/00 20

05-56S 106-00E Merak Harbor

Trk Ms

700 150

GM Tachibana M. #58

Damg. Eval. S S S1 D NG D2U D D4 D D4 U S S* S1L

S S

Ult NG PR says left burning, previously D by 332 BULLHEAD. [Apparently not same but similar ship.] ULTRA rept caught fire when 2 subs shelled harbor. M1 says S, no details.

S1

Henry Jun 45 20/00 05-56S 106-00E Trk 300 Ult 20 Merak Harbor Ms NG PR says obscured, D not known. ULTRA rept 2 motor-sail recd slight D.

D L L2U

370 KRAKEN 4159

3

283 TINOSA 4160

11 Latham Jun 45 20/07 35-39N 130-29E AK 4600 T3/3DUP S IM 19 Off Tsuno-Shima C-AK 880 Kaisei M. S JS 20 Off Zenzaki PR says hits on Marei M cl 4557T, deck cargo lumber, S in 35 sec, ca 20 survivors in water. S1 WS1 says torp & S 20 Jun @ sub position, 17 killed. [Not mentioned in WS2 with Taito M convoy; may have been the unident ship. See next att.]

283 TINOSA 4161

11 Latham Jun 45 20/19 36-04N 130-26E AK 3700 T2/4DUP IJSM 20 36-00N 130-40E C-AK 2726 Taito M. PR says target similar to Hokuan M, hits seen, huge orange flame, S. WS2 says left Rashin, Korea 17 Jun in convoy with Sanjin M, Sakura M, an unident maru, & unk escorts, became separated in fog, hit by 3 torp ca 1930 20 Jun @ 36-12N 130-24E & S, ca 50 survivors rescued 22 Jun. M says 28 crew, 14 guards, and 8 passengers killed. [No other sub att likely.]

S S S1

283 TINOSA 4162

11 Latham Jun 45 20/19 Same attack Same Same Same M 20 Japan Sea A/C-AK 2494 Sanjin M. S {2560} I Note WS2 and M say left Rashin for Nanao 17 Jun in convoy with Sakura M, Taito M, & one unident; WS1 says turned back to Rashin while rest of convoy went on, left again 19 Jun & disappeared, all 41 crew lost. [I says S by sub in Japan Sea 14 Jun; no likely sub att that day; no indication in TINOSA PR of any other ships present at this or prev att; ship not in J.]

0 S

220 BARB 4163

12 Fluckey Jun 45 21/03 44-39N 146-42E Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen S by 5-inch, no POW wanted.

Lug

100

GT Unk

S

220 BARB 4164

12 Fluckey Jun 45 21/03 Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by 5-inch.

Lug

100

GT Unk

S

389 PIRANHA 4165

5

Irvine Jun 45 21/06 39-28N 142-10E IM 21 S Todogasaki PR says left awash, upper works gone. M1 has no details.

Sam C-AK

50 123

GD Shirogane M.

400 SEA DEVIL 4166

4

McGivern Jun 45 21/09 37-20N 123-40E Tra 50 GD Note 21 NG Trk 39 Taian M. PR says 1 under tow S. Ident from Cundall. M says not listed in M1 but source M2 has it sunk by sub this date.

S S S3

400 SEA DEVIL 4167

4

McGivern Jun 45 21/09 37-20N 123-40E Tra 75 GD Note 21 NG Trk 53 Akira M. #2 PR says burned, settled & S. Ident from Cundall. M says not listed in M1 but source M2 has it sunk by sub this date.

S S S3

44-39N 146-42E

GM NG

S1

S3

S3 S H D1

305 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 400 SEA DEVIL 4168

4

384 PARCHE 4169

6

291 CREVALLE 4170

7

389 PIRANHA 4171

5

389 PIRANHA 4172

5

384 PARCHE 4173

6

384 PARCHE 4174

6

384 PARCHE 4175

6

420 TIRANTE 4176

2

370 KRAKEN 4177

3

370 KRAKEN 4178

3

HMS VIVID 4179

1

HMS THRASHER 4180

5

365 HARDHEAD 4181

5

365 HARDHEAD 4182

5

365 HARDHEAD 4183

220 BARB 4184 389 PIRANHA 4185

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Comments McGivern Jun 45 21/09 Note 21

Attack Numbers 4168–4185 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Location

Type

Tons

37-20N 123-40E NG

Tra C-Ms

100 64

Vessel Name

GD Konpira M. #3 PR says S, 3 POW taken. Ident from Cundall; M says not listed in M1 as sunk, but was apparently war loss. McCrory Jun 45 21/13 41-19N 141-28E AK 2700 T1/4DUP IJSM 21 41-20N 141-29E C-AK 947 Hizen M. PR says hit heard, b/u noise, only smoke seen. WS1 says torp & S 21 Jun @ loc given, 8 killed. Steinmetz Jun 45 22/01 43-23N 139-47E DD 1500 T1/2NUR IST 22 43-20N 139-32E PF 870 Kasado PR says appeared on side or capsized. ULTRA rept torp att, D. Fukui says bow blown off, temp repairs @ Ominato, never operational again. WS4 says hit ca 0100, 27 killed, reached Otaru 23 Jun. TROM says 27 killed. Irvine Jun 45 22/08 39-32N 142-11E PG 1200 T1/1DUS IS 22 39-31N 142-39E PF 940 CD 196 PR says CUTY expl heard, ship speeded up & faded out. WS4 says att sub ca 0800, torp tracks seen, hit in stern & lost rudder, 2 killed, reached Yamada Bay 23 Jun. Irvine Jun 45 22/09 39-32N 142-11E Pat 500 T1/1DUS Claim Unconfirmed PR says CUTY att, expl heard 90 sec after firing. McCrory Jun 45 22/14 42-08N 140-58E Lug 100 GD I 22 42-10N 140-56E U NG Fishing Boat PR says left awash by 12 5-inch hits. ULTRA rept m/g att by sub. McCrory Jun 45 22/14 42-08N 140-58E Lug 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left afire, stern under, after 10 hits. McCrory Jun 45 22/14 42-08N 140-58E Trk 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left smoking after 2 hits. Street Jun 45 22/19 37-54N 125-34E Jk 132 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4-masted sailing junk, boarded, seen to S. Henry Jun 45 22/23 05-51S 104-28E AO 1600 T1/3NSV Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says hit seen, disintegrated. Henry Jun 45 22/23 05-51S 104-28E AK 700 T1/2NSV Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit seen, disappeared from radar. 03 Varley Jun 45 22 Malacca Strait Jk 30 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Ainslie Jun 45 22 W coast Siam Jk(3) 100 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book. Greenup Jun 45 23/01 05-50S 114-18E CMc 800 WIS 23 Near Madoera SC 135 J {100} PR says S in 8 min. ULTRA posit 06-10S 114-20E. WS25 confirms S here. Greenup Jun 45 23/02 05-43S 114-21E Trk 1000 IM 23 05-44S 114-16E Pass NG

G Unk T1/4NUR Cha 42

GM Comm. Ship #833 Go

J AG 200 PR says missed by 6 torp, hit by 5-inch & 20mm, burned and S. I lists type & tons U, dmg L. M1 gives position 05-50S 114-18E. [Both names used in English-language sources for the Japanese Kotsusen. Ship not in W.] 5 Greenup Jun 45 23/03 05-39S 114-19E SC 100 GM WIS 23 Near Madoera SC 179 Cha 113 J {200} PR says hit by 5-inch and 20mm, burned, expl & disappeared. ULTRA posit 06-10S 114-20E. [W say ex-Du AM “A”.] WS25 says S 23 Jun in Java Sea. 12 Fluckey Jun 45 23/04 47-21N 143-06E Tra 150 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S, 1 POW taken. 5 Irvine Jun 45 23/05 39-01N 142-01E Tra 100 GT M 23 Sub position B-AK 70 Chosho M. #3 PR says left awash, 65 40mm hits. M1 says 2 killed.

Damg. Eval. S S S3 S S S1 S H T1

S M D1 S 03 S S S2U S S3 D D3 S S3 S S4U S

S S3 S S3 S S S1 S S S1

S S S1 S S3 S S S1

Attack Numbers 4186–4204 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 389 PIRANHA 4186

5

384 PARCHE 4187

6

384 PARCHE 4188

6

384 PARCHE 4189

6

420 TIRANTE 4190

2

370 KRAKEN 4191

3

370 KRAKEN 4192

3

420 TIRANTE 4193

2

420 TIRANTE 4194

2

420 TIRANTE 4195

2

420 TIRANTE 4196

2

420 TIRANTE 4197

2

HMS SELENE 4198

3

HMS SELENE 4199

3

HMS STATESMAN 8 4200

HMS TORBAY 4201

4

332 BULLHEAD 4202

2

365 HARDHEAD 4203

5

420 TIRANTE 4204

2

306 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Location Comments Irvine Jun 45 23/08 39-09N 142-10E Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to S. McCrory Jun 45 23/09 41-54N 142-58E Ult 23 41-50N 143-10E PR says seen to S. ULTRA rept ship torp & sinking. McCrory Jun 45 23/09 41-54N 142-58E Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to S. McCrory Jun 45 23/09 41-54N 142-58E Claim Unconfirmed PR says destroyed by 7 5-inch hits, left awash. Street Jun 45 23/22 37-54N 125-34E M 23 38-54N 125-34E PR

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Pat

200

GD Unk

Tra NG

50 NG

GD NG

Tra

50

GD Unk

Tra

50

GD Unk

Damg. Eval. S S3 S S S2U S S3 S

D3 Burn S Anto M. #293 NG {Antung M. #293} PR says 4-masted sailing junk, boarded, ident by POW. ULTRA rept gun att on unident ship. S1 M says burnt. [Tonnage questionable.] Henry Jun 45 23/23 05-51S 104-28E Esc 450 GM D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40mm & 20mm, afire. D3 Henry Jun 45 23/23 05-51S 104-28E Esc 250 GM D Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40mm & 20mm. D3 Street Jun 45 24/03 38-30N 124-35E Jk 132 Burn S M 24 38-36N 124-40E A-Jk 132 Anto M. #284 NG PR {Antung M. #284} PR says 4-masted sailing junk, ident from papers. ULTRA rept junk shelled. M says burnt. [Tonnage S1 questionable.] Street Jun 45 24/03 38-34N 124-40E Jk 250 Burn S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, anchored, no crew, boarded & burned. S3 Street Jun 45 24/03 38-36N 124-40E Jk 132 Burn S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4-masted junk, boarded & burned. S3 Street Jun 45 24/03 38-38N 124-36E Jk 132 Burn S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4-masted junk, boarded & burned. S3 Street Jun 45 24/05 38-40N 124-37E Jk 132 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says sailing junk, holed at waterline. D3 Newton Jun 45 24 Gulf of Siam Jk 100 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. S3 Newton Jun 45 24 Gulf of Siam Cstr(2) 800 G S M 24 Off Chumphon A-Ms 150 Nichinan S M. #22 BSH says S. M1 says left Singora for Hatien French Indo-China 20 Jun with army troops, S S3 24 Jun, no details. [Other coaster not identified.] Seaburne-May Jun 45 24 N Sumatra AS 900 G D Note NG BSH says S & drove junk ashore. Success Book gives name Komobashi. [W lists Komahashi as AS, D3U 1125T, S 28 Jul 45 at Owase by a/c; WS11-29 and M1 say same, never served in south; ship not in J.] Norman Jun 45 24? Malacca Strait Cstr NG G S I 24 SSW of Sabang Ms NG Motor Sailboat U BSH says S. Date of att not given. D3U Griffith Jun 45 25/19 08-26S 115-47E Trk 300 GN S Ult 25 08-28S 115-41E NG NG NG NG PR says burned & S. ULTRA rept gun att. S2U Greenup Jun 45 25/20 08-19S 115-39E Sch 80 GN S Ult 25 08-28S 115-49E NG NG NG NG PR says 2 masts, burned 2 hrs. ULTRA rept gun att. S2U Street Jun 45 25/22 37-53N 123-34E Jk 132 Burn S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3-masted sailing junk, boarded & burned. S3 Jk A-Jk

132 132

307 Submarine

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Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4205–4220 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments HMS SELENE 3 Newton Jun 45 25 10-42N 099-30E Sch 200 G 4205 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. 420 TIRANTE 2 Street Jun 45 26/02 38-32N 124-10E Jk 132 GN 4206 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4-masted sailing junk, rammed, boarded & S. — — — Jun 45 — — — — — 4207 I 26 Shantung Pen. C-AK 749 {Kisei Go} J 34-32N 127-14E {Kisei M.} [Not close to any sub att; S by a/c.] 420 TIRANTE 2 Street Jun 45 26/04 38-32N 124-10E Lug 90 GN 4208 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says engine-aft lugger, left holed & burning. 384 PARCHE 6 McCrory Jun 45 26/10 39-25N 142-04E AK 4000 T2/3DUP 4209 WIJSM 26 S Todogasaki XAK 2721 Kamitsu M. PR ident as naval auxiliary. ULTRA rept @ 39-22N 142-08E. WS2 says left Yokosuka for Hakodate 24 Jun with convoy #1624, ca 1030 26 Jun hit by 2 torp & S instantly, 192 killed. [Was initially used as XPG.] 384 PARCHE 6 McCrory Jun 45 26/10 39-25N 142-04E NG NG NG 4210 M 26 Sub position B-Mis 23 Akatsuki M. M says was deck load on Kamitsu M, S same att. 384 PARCHE 6 McCrory Jun 45 26/10 39-25N 142-04E AK 7500 T2/3DUP 4211 SM 26 39-25N 142-04E C-AK 6903 Eikan M. I 7 mi off Todozaki PR says hits heard, screws stopped. WS2 says hit in #2 hold & took heavy list, 1 killed, run ashore ca 1050 & partially unloaded; broke in two 10 Jul in gale, strafed by a/c & abandoned. [J says S by Japanese mine 26 Jun @ 39-15N 141-55E.] 384 PARCHE 6 McCrory Jun 45 26/11 39-24N 142-04E SCs 200 T1/1DUS 4212 M 26 39-24N 142-04E C-AK 180 Sansei M. #13 PR says CUTY att, light expl heard 6 min after target passed over. M1 says 6 killed. WS2 says Ch 51 was missed by torp. — — — Jun 45 — — — — — 4213 I 26 N of Chishima C NG {Kusunoki M. #2} [No likely sub att 26 Jun; W says S by surf ships @ 49-40N 155-30E.] HMS STATESMAN 8 Seaburne-May Jun 45 26 N Sumatra Jk 20 G 4214 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says junk S & driven ashore this patrol; date from Success Book. 263 PADDLE 8 Fitz-Patrick Jun 45 27/01 37-27N 123-47E Pkt 50 GM 4215 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masted sail, demolished by 5-inch and 20mm. 326 BLUEBACK 3 Clementson Jun 45 27/02 07-25S 116-00E AM 600 T2/7NUP 4216 WIST 27 07-30S 116-15E PC 400 Ch 2 J {300e} PR says hit in stern, S, survivors in boat. WS confirms torp & S en rt Surabaya to Makassar. TROM says S, no details. HMS SOLENT 4217

2

Martin, J.D. Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S.

HMS SOLENT 4218

2

Martin, J.D. Jun 45 28 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says D by star shell and 20mm.

318 BAYA 4219

5

Jarvis Jun 45 30/01 06-30S 117-08E SCs 200 GM Ult NG PR says att group of 1 SCS, 3 SD, 1 small patrol vessel, 2 hits on SCS, poss D to 2 SD [Sugar Charlie (SCS) & Sugar Dog (SD) were small freighters.] ULTRA rept convoy MASU-705 in gun battle with 4-5 subs @ 06-27S 117-13E, no D; convoy c/o Nanshin M #16, Sugi M, Bandai M 509T, Ch 5, & Shonan M #2. [See 336 CAPITAINE descr of convoy same day. SORG gives half credit for sinking SCS found abandoned and S by CAPITAINE 2 Jul.]

318 BAYA 4220

5

Jun 45 28

N Banka Strait

LB

NG

G Unk

N Banka Strait

LB

NG

G Unk

Damg. Eval. S S3 S S3 X S SA XE S D3 S S S1

0 S S1 D S L T1P

D S S3 X S XE S D3 S D3 S S S1 S S3

Jarvis Jun 45 30/01 06-30S 117-08E Trk 400 GM M 30 NG C-AK 132 Bandai M. Ult 06-27S 117-13E Unk {509} PR says poss D. ULTRA rept Bandai M 509T prob S here. [Cundall says was dredger, unlikely S this area. M1 says was not torpedoed, survived war. May have been 132T wooden C-AK of same name, no record of loss.]

D D3 P D3PQ

D Note L4Q

308

Attack Numbers 4221–4236 Submarine

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Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 5 Jarvis Jun 45 30/01 06-30S 117-08E Trk 400 GM D Ult NG PR says possible D. ULTRA rept convoy att no D. 03 1 Friedrick Jun 45 30/01 06-30S 117-08E SCs 200 GM P Ult NG PR says att convoy c/o PC escort, whale killer towing small SCS, another SCS; poss 2 5-inch hits. 03 ULTRA rept convoy MASU-705 c/o Nanshin M #16, Sugi M, Bandai M 509t, Ch 5, & Shonan M #2 in gun battle with 4-5 subs at 06-27S 117-13E, no D. [SCS or Sugar Charlie was a small freighter; this att not in SORG, which gives half credit for one found abandoned & sunk by CAPITAINE 2 Jul, apparently believed to be same one claimed hit by 318 BAYA this day.] 5 Faust Jun 45 30/06 33-20N 139-03E Trk 600 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burned, crew abandoned, S. S3 2L Latta Jun 45 30 15-00N 115-00E AK Unk Unk X I 30 S China Sea A-AK 5819 {Hokushin M.} S J Sub position S* [Att not in SORG; LAGARTO lost 4 May @ 07-55N 102-00E; J attribution impossible, basis XE unk; no likely sub att.] 4 Norman Jun 45 ca30 Malacca Strait Jk(2) NG Dem S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, exact dates not given. S3 9 Lynch, F.C. Jul 45 1/12 38-08N 124-38E AK 4000 T2/2DSR S M 1 Near Changshan C-AK 2220 Daiun M. #1 S IJS {Taiun M. #1} PR says fired 8 torp at 5 AK & 4 escorts in fog; claimed 4 hit & S. WS2 says this was convoy S1 TAFU c/o 5 marus & 2 or 3 escorts; hit ca 1100 by 2 torp, 8 killed. 9 Lynch, F.C. Jul 45 1/12 38-08N 124-38E AK 4000 T1/2DSR S IJM 1 Near Changshan C-AK 3106 Konri M. S S {Konri Go} PR says hit in fog. WS2 says in convoy TAFU, left Tsingtao for Pusan 20 Jun; ca 1200 1 Jul @ S1 sub position was torp & S, 6 passengers, 8 guard force, & 17 crew killed. M1 says ex-Ch Kwen Lee. 9 Lynch, F.C. Jul 45 1/12 38-08N 124-38E AK 4000 T2/2DSR S S 1 Sub position C-APK 3387 {Shinneisho Go} S Note PR says hit in fog. WS2 says S by sub here, no details [prob incorrect, not ident as member of convoy 03XE TAFU.] WS1, M1 & other sources agree S by a/c at 30-10N 122-10E. I lists as D by a/c, extent & location unk. [M1 says was orig Ch Hsin Ningshao, then Ger Mohlendorf, resold to Chinese owners 3 Mar 42 & under Japanese control; name is Japanese reading of orig Chinese.] 9 Lynch, F.C. Jul 45 1/12 38-08N 124-38E AK 4000 T2/2DSR S S Note PR says hit in fog. WS2 indicates no other maru hit. 03 9 Lynch, F.C. Jul 45 1/12 38-08N 124-38E Esc 1200 T1/1DSV S WIS 1 Changshan PF 940 CD 72 S J {800} PR says expl heard after 7 min, lost from radar. [DOGY att.] WS2 says hit in stern after marus, S, S1 53 killed. 2 Hoskins Jul 45 1/13 36-30N 125-50E Sch 300 GD S Ult 1 SW of Ankoo NG 102 Anto M. #244 S Note {Artoo #244} PR says capsized & S. ULTRA rept stmr S by sub [location ca 36-40N 126-05E]. M says name was S2 prob Anto M #244, but no record of sinking. 2 Hoskins Jul 45 1/13 36-30N 125-50E Sch 300 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left settling aft. D3

318 BAYA 4221 336 CAPITAINE 4222

412 TREPANG 4223 371 LAGARTO 4224

HMS TORBAY 4225 255 HADDO 4226

255 HADDO 4227

255 HADDO 4228

255 HADDO 4229 255 HADDO 4230

421 TRUTTA 4231

421 TRUTTA 4232

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

421 TRUTTA 4233

2

Hoskins Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to S.

Jul 45

1/13

36-30N 125-50E

Sch

300

GD Unk

S

421 TRUTTA 4234

2

Hoskins Jul 45 Claim Unconfirmed PR says burned, seen to S.

1/13

36-30N 125-50E

Sch

300

GD Unk

S

421 TRUTTA 4235

2

Hoskins Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, S.

Jul 45

1/13

36-30N 125-50E

Sch

100

GD Unk

S

421 TRUTTA 4236

2

Hoskins Claim Unconfirmed PR says destroyed.

Jul 45

1/13

36-30N 125-50E

Sch

300

GD Unk

S

S3

S3

S3

D3

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Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 2 Hoskins Jul 45 1/13 36-30N 125-50E Sch 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded & S. 2 Hoskins Jul 45 1/13 36-30N 125-50E Sch 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left afire & sinking; on 2 Jul sighted several sch destroyed by 420 TIRANTE, still awash; on 3 Jul boarded 4-master S by 255 HADDO 2 Jul, still awash. 6 McCrory Jul 45 1/14 42-20N 142-08E Tra 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 5 5-inch hits, sinking by stern. 6 McCrory Jul 45 1/14 42-20N 142-08E Tra 25 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says wrecked by 4 5-inch hits. 6 McCrory Jul 45 1/14 42-20N 142-08E Tra 25 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 5 5-inch hits, left floooded. 7 Byrnes Jul 45 1/16 33-23N 135-47E Jk 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. 7 Byrnes Jul 45 1/16 33-23N 135-47E Jk 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. 7 Byrnes Jul 45 1/16 33-23N 135-47E Jk 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40mm. 4 Kelly Jul 45 1 10-52N 099-29E Tug 100 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 4 Kelly Jul 45 1 Gulf of Siam Bge(2) 200 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 4 Kelly Jul 45 1 Gulf of Siam Bge(3) 300 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S but sub msg claimed 2 bge S & 3 D. 4 Kelly Jul 45 1 Gulf of Siam AO 800 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. 5 Barlow Jul 45 1 Gulf of Siam SC 170 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says D; not in BSH. 7 House Jul 45 2/03 49-28N 154-19E SCs 100 GN IS 2 49-20N 154-22E SC 135 Cha 58 PR says hit, parts blown off. ULTRA rept gun att on unident ship, great D @ 49-20N 154-22E. WS11-21 says D 2 Jul in battle with sub, Kurile Is area. [Surrendered at end of war.] 7 House Jul 45 2/03 49-28N 154-19E SCs 100 GN IS 2 49-20N 154-22E SC 135 Cha 65 PR says hit, left afire & sinking. WS11-21 says D in battle with sub 2 Jul, Kurile Is area. [Surrendered at end of war.] 1 Nicholson Jul 45 2/04 31-13N 133-22E MB NG GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says suicide motorboat, unoccupied. 12 Fluckey Jul 45 2/07 48-30N 144-38E Sam(3) 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 close to beach destr by 40mm during shore bombardment. 8 Fitz-Patrick Jul 45 2/08 38-28N 124-18E Pkt 50 GD Ult 2 37-55N 124-58E NG NG NG PR says sail, demolished by 5-inch. ULTRA rept sub sighted, 1 junk S, adrift. 8 Fitz-Patrick Jul 45 2/08 38-28N 124-18E Pkt 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says sail, demolished by 40 & 20mm. 8 Fitz-Patrick Jul 45 2/11 38-32N 124-42E Sch 250 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, broke up & S. 8 Fitz-Patrick Jul 45 2/11 38-37N 124-38E Sch 250 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says keeled over & S.

421 TRUTTA 4237 421 TRUTTA 4238

384 PARCHE 4239 384 PARCHE 4240 384 PARCHE 4241 280 STEELHEAD 4242 280 STEELHEAD 4243 280 STEELHEAD 4244 HMS SEASCOUT 4245 HMS SEASCOUT 4246 HMS SEASCOUT 4247 HMS SEASCOUT 4248 HMS SUPREME 4249 308 APOGON 4250

308 APOGON 4251

424 QUILLBACK 4252 220 BARB 4253 263 PADDLE 4254 263 PADDLE 4255 263 PADDLE 4256 263 PADDLE 4257

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4237–4257 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S S3 S S3 D D3 S S3 S S3 D D3 S S3 D D4 S U D1 D U D1 S S3 S D3 S S S2U S D3 S S3 S S3

Attack Numbers 4258–4275

310

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 8 Fitz-Patrick Jul 45 2/11 38-40N 124-03E Sch 100 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says demolished, wreckage left afire. D3 9 Lynch, F.C. Jul 45 2/17 38-02N 124-41E Smc 300 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5-inch, capsized & S in shallow water. D3 9 Lynch, F.C. Jul 45 2/17 38-02N 124-41E Smc 300 GD S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5-inch, capsized & S in shallow water. D3 1 Friedrick Jul 45 2/17 06-30S 116-24E SCs 200 GD P Ult NG PR says found SCS-1 type D & abandoned, S by 5-inch. [See att 30 Jun by CAPITAINE & 318 S3PQ BAYA. SORG credits subs jointly with sinking SCS or Sugar Charlie, a small freighter, not sub chaser; ULTRA says those att 30 Jun were Nanshin M #16, Sugi M, Bandai M, & Shonan M #2.] 3 Newton Jul 45 2 10-53N 099-28E Cstr 500 G S Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. S3 1 Hunnicutt Jul 45 3/01 33-18N 136-23E PC 300 T1/1NUS S Claim Unconfirmed PR says CUTY att, 2 expl heard 10 min after firing. 03 9 Lynch, F.C. Jul 45 3/10 38- N 121- E Tra 100 Burn S Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says diesel ship, boarded, crew put off, burned. S2 12 Fluckey Jul 45 3/12 48-25N 143-54E AK 1000 T1/1DUS S Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says CUTY att, timed hit heard, debris & survivors in water, charts recovered. S3U 3 Newton Jul 45 3 10-01N 099-29E Trk 400 G D Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says severe D. D3 5 Shamer Jul 45 4/06 34-59N 124-16E Jk 400 GD S M 4 Yellow Sea A-AK 122 Sakae M. PR says hit by 5-inch, seen to S. M1 says sunk, no details. S3 2 Street Jul 45 4/07 37-15N 123-19E Pkt 167 GD S M 4 ENE Cape Gaojaio C-Ms 44 Kosei M. #2 S PR says seen to S, ident as Koshe M. Ident by M1 as Kosei M #2, sunk 50 mi ENE of Cape Gaojaio, S1 Shantung Peninsula. 2 Street Jul 45 4/07 37-15N 123-19E Pkt 167 GD S M 4 Sub position C-AK 168 Matsushige S M. #1 PR {Mashuye M.} PR says left afire & S to waterline. M1 says wooden Ms, not recovered after war. S3 1 McCain Jul 45 4/03 26-10N 119-55E AK 4000 T2/3NSV D Note PR says same ship hit again later. [See entry 12 Jul.] XR 12 Fluckey Jul 45 5/11 46-04N 142-14E AK 7500 T1/5DUP S IJSM 5 46-06N 142-16E C-AK 2820 Sapporo M. #11 S PR says broke amidships, ends S. WS1 says torp amidships ca 0950 5 Jul, S ca 0955, 4 killed. S1 2 Butler Jul 45 5/13 08-10S 114-50E SCs 100 T1/1DUP S WI 5 N coast Bali SC 135 Cha 37 S JS {100} PR says demolished, only wreckage left. ULTRA posit 08-11S 114-50E. WS25 confirms S here. S1 2 Butler Jul 45 5/14 08-10S 114-50E Trk 250 GD S M 5 Chalukan Bawang C-AK 112 Hino M. S Ult NG PR says target anchored close to shore, hit by 5-inch & 40mm, burned and blew up. ULTRA rept 2 D2P subs shelled & torp ships, Shuttle Boat #153 & 4 LB S, Hino M destroyed by fire. M1 says wooden Ms, no loss record but not listed post-war. [See additional attacks by LIZARDFISH & 268 PUFFER this date, and att by HMS THOROUGH 1 Aug 45.] 2 Butler Jul 45 5/14 08-10S 114-50E Bge 12 GD S Ult 5 Chalukan Bawang LB NG NG S PR says 4 Type A landing barges set afire by 5-inch & 40mm. ULTRA rept S. S2PU 2 Butler Jul 45 5/14 08-10S 114-50E Bge 12 GD S Ult 5 Chalukan Bawang LB NG NG S PR says set afire, ULTRA rept S. S2PU 2 Butler Jul 45 5/14 08-10S 114-50E Bge 12 GD S

263 PADDLE 4258 255 HADDO 4259 255 HADDO 4260 336 CAPITAINE 4261

HMS SELENE 4262 338 CARP 4263 255 HADDO 4264 220 BARB 4265 HMS SELENE 4266 393 QUEENFISH 4267 420 TIRANTE 4268

420 TIRANTE 4269

335 DENTUDA 4270 220 BARB 4271 373 LIZARDFISH 4272

373 LIZARDFISH 4273

373 LIZARDFISH 4274 373 LIZARDFISH 4275 373 LIZARDFISH

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

311 Submarine

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Attack No. 4276 373 LIZARDFISH 4277

2

268 PUFFER 4278

8

268 PUFFER 4279

8

268 PUFFER 4280

8

268 PUFFER 4281

8

268 PUFFER 4282

8

268 PUFFER 4283

8

268 PUFFER 4284

8

268 PUFFER 4285

8

268 PUFFER 4286

8

268 PUFFER 4287

8

365 HARDHEAD 4288

5

365 HARDHEAD 4289

5

421 TRUTTA 4290

2

421 TRUTTA 4291

2

421 TRUTTA 4292

2

421 TRUTTA 4293

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4276–4293 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Ult 5 Chalukan Bawang LB NG NG PR says set afire, ULTRA rept S. Butler Jul 45 5/14 08-10S 114-50E Bge 12 GD Ult 5 Chalukan Bawang LB NG NG PR says set afire, ULTRA rept S. Dwyer Jul 45 5/15 08-10S 115-49E Lug 100 GD M 5 Chalukan Bawang C-AK 112 Hino M. Ult NG PR says S lugger prev hit by 373 LIZARDFISH. M1 says wooden Ms, no loss record but not listed post-war. ULTRA rept 2 subs shelled & torp ships, Shuttle Boat #135 & 4 LB S, Hino M 112T destroyed by fire. [See additional attacks by PUFFER & 373 LIZARDFISH this date & att by HMS THOROUGH 1 Aug 45.] Dwyer Jul 45 5/13 08-10S 115-49E Bge 15 GD Ult 5 Chalukan Bawang LB NG NG PR says 5 landing barges burned & expl from 5-inch hits. ULTRA rept sunk. Dwyer Jul 45 5/13 08-10S 115-49E Bge 15 GD Ult 5 Chalukan Bawang LB NG NG PR says burned & expl. ULTRA rept S. Dwyer Jul 45 5/13 08-10S 115-49E Bge 15 GD Ult 5 Chalukan Bawang LB NG NG PR says burned & expl. ULTRA rept S. Dwyer Jul 45 5/13 08-10S 115-49E Bge 15 GD Ult 5 Chalukan Bawang LB NG NG PR says burned & expl. ULTRA rept S. Dwyer Jul 45 5/13 08-10S 115-49E Bge 15 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burned & expl. Dwyer Jul 45 5/15 08-03S 115-05E Trk 150 GD M 5 08-10S 114-50E Ms 73 Nihon M. Ult NG NG PR says att vessels in Buleleng Roads at 1358, wooden trk type Sugar Dog broke in two from 5-inch hits. ULTRA rept damaged, burning. M1 described as wooden motor-sail. Dwyer Jul 45 5/15 08-03S 115-05E Bge 5 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says sunk landing barge in Buleleng Roads. Dwyer Jul 45 5/18 08-08S 115-05E Trk 200 T1/2DUP M 5 Buleleng Hbr C-Pass 153 Comm Ship #153 Go Ult NG NG PR says steel trk type Sugar Charlie disintegrated. ULTRA rept sunk. [Both names used in English language sources for Japanese Kotsusen.] Dwyer Jul 45 5/15 Same attack Same Same Same M 5 08-04S 115-05E B-Fish 39 Heiyo M. Ult Buleleng Hbr NG NG ULTRA rept damaged, burning. M1 says shelled and sunk. [Not claimed in PR, but many small fishing boats were in Buleleng Hbr & this one may have been hit by a stray round.] Greenup Jul 45 5/19 07-01S 115-00E Trk 300 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. [Previous attribution of Heiyo M to this att was incorrect; HARDHEAD was not at Buleleng Hbr.] Greenup Jul 45 6/20 08-19S 115-38E Lug 150 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left burning & expl. Hoskins Jul 45 6/20 37-37N 125-04E YT 50 GD Ult 6 37-42N 127-07E NG NG NG PR says tug S stern first, had 3 4-mast schooners in tow. ULTRA rept sub bombarded junk @ 2021. Hoskins Jul 45 6/20 37-37N 125-04E Sch 300 GD M 6 Sub position A-Jk 130 Yanagi M. #15 PR says capsized. M1 says shelled and sunk, 1 killed. [Prob 1 of the craft being towed by the small tug claimed S in same att.] Hoskins Jul 45 6/20 37-37N 125-04E Sch 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says capsized. Hoskins Jul 45 6/20 37-37N 125-04E Sch 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left burning & awash.

Damg. Eval. S S2PU S S2PU S S D2P

S S S2PU S S S2PU S S S2PU S S S2PU S D4 S S S1 S S2 S S S1 0 S H S3 S S2 S S3 S NG S2U S S S3 S D3 S D3

Attack Numbers 4294–4313

312

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 5 Faust Jul 45 7/14 41-21N 141-28E AK 2000 T2/3DUP IJSM 6-7 41-16N 141-29E B-AG 606 Koun M. #2 PR says hits seen, S immediately. WS1 says torp & S ca 1400 7 Jul @ sub position, 17 killed. 4 Kelly Jul 45 7 10-53N 099-30E Sch 100 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 2 Street Jul 45 8/09 38-49N 121-28E AK 2600 T3/3DSP IJSM 8 38-48N 121-25E A-APK 1045 Saitsu M. PR says hits seen, S, motion picture. WS1 says torp & S ca 0913 @ loc given, 33 killed. 2 Hoskins Jul 45 8/20 38-11N 124-41E Sch 300 GT M 8 W coast Korea A-Jk NG Anto M. #260 PR says stern blown off in 4 fathoms water. 2 Hoskins Jul 45 8/20 38-11N 124-41E Sch 300 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit at waterline, sinking. 2 Hoskins Jul 45 8/20 38-11N 124-41E Sch 300 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says destroyed. 2 Hoskins Jul 45 8/20 38-11N 124-41E Sch 300 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says holed & settling. 2 Hoskins Jul 45 8/20 38-11N 124-41E Sch 300 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says afire. 12 Fluckey Jul 45 8/21 47-27N 142-47E Lug 100 GT Ult 8 48-28N 142-55E NG NG NG PR says left sinking by stern from 20mm & 40mm. ULTRA rept gun att. 3 Stimson Jul 45 8/21 33-50N 126-42E PC 500 T1/1NUR IS 8 Quelpart I. SC 135 Cha 85 W Saishu Str. PR says seen to S, DOGY att, POW taken. WS25 says S between Saishu (Quelpart) I. & S Korean coast. 5 Faust Jul 45 8/24 41-35N 142-24E DD 1000 T3/4NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to expl. [No DD/DE S here.] 4 Kelly Jul 45 8-9 10-39N 099-23E Sch 100 G Ult 9 NG NG NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says transport shelled & S. 4 Kelly Jul 45 8-9 10-39N 099-23E Jk 150 G Ult 9 NG YT NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says shelled & D. 9 Forbes Jul 45 9/00 02-13N 105-03E PC 300 T2/4NSR WIS 9 02-20N 105-05E SC 135 Cha 50 J {100} PR says hits seen, disintegrated. WS25 confirms S here. 3 Clementson Jul 45 9/17 05-37S 106-42E Lug 40 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded & S. 3 Seymour Jul 45 9/17 38-18N 124-03E Jk 125 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 1 mast, 5 5-inch hits, shattered & abandoned. 3 Seymour Jul 45 9/17 38-18N 124-03E Jk 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, shattered and abandoned. 4 Kelly Jul 45 9 10-50N 099-28E Jk 150 G Ult 9 NG Jk NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA says large junk reported shelled. 3 Stimson Jul 45 10/04 33-39N 126-40E AK 4000 T4/4NSV IJSM 10 Quelpart I. A/C-AK 1223 Sakishima M. PR says 3 army privates taken POW. WS1 says left Reisui, Korea 9 Jul for Saishu; ca 0420 10th @ sub position was hit by 4 torp in #4 hold from surfaced sub & S instantly, 39 lost. 2 Ganyard Jul 45 10/05 32-45N 131-46E SS 1400 T2/5TUP Ult 10 NG SS NG {I-162} PR says hits heard, cloud of smoke seen, b/u noise. ULTRA says I-162 rept gun att, no D @ 32-31N 131-54E. [Survived war.]

412 TREPANG 4294 HMS SEASCOUT 4295 420 TIRANTE 4296 421 TRUTTA 4297 421 TRUTTA 4298 421 TRUTTA 4299 421 TRUTTA 4300 421 TRUTTA 4301 220 BARB 4302 407 SEA ROBIN 4303

412 TREPANG 4304 HMS SEASCOUT 4305 HMS SEASCOUT 4306 222 BLUEFISH 4307

326 BLUEBACK 4308 413 SPOT 4309 413 SPOT 4310 HMS SEASCOUT 4311 407 SEA ROBIN 4312

298 LIONFISH 4313

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S S S1 S S3 S S S1 S S S3Q S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S NG D3U S S S1 S 03 S S S2U S D D2U S S S1 S S3 S D3 S D3 S NG S3U S S S1 S 0 03

313 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 364 HAMMERHEAD 4314

364 HAMMERHEAD 4315

476 RUNNER 4316

300 MORAY 4317

300 MORAY 4318

234 KINGFISH 4319

HMS SIBYL 4320 HMS SIBYL 4321 HMS SIBYL 4322 HMS SIBYL 4323 220 BARB 4324

324 BLENNY 4325 330 BRILL 4326 335 DENTUDA 4327 HMS SUPREME 4328 HMS TRENCHANT 4329

HNMS K-XV 4330

Reference Source(s) Comments 7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Attack Numbers 4314–4330 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

Smith, F.M. Jul 45 10/05 09-38N 101-31E AK 900 T1/1TUS UltM 10 Sub position A/C-AO 850 Sakura M. J AK {900} PR says capsized & S in 40 min, CUTY att. ULTRA rept call sign JIQT S by magnetic torp @ 09-12N 101-31E with Nanmei M #5, Nitto M #17 made rept, Cha 7 also present.

S S

Smith, F.M. Jul 45 10/05 09-38N 101-31E PC 200 T1/1TUS JSM 10 09-22N 101-41E A/C-AO 834 Nanmei M. #5 PR says expl heard, CUTY att, later oil slick, bubbles, debris & lifeboat seen. WS1 says torp & S ca 0500 10 Jul @ 09-38N 101-30E, casualties not given. ULTRA rept S. 1 Bass Jul 45 10/11 39-20N 142-07E AM 600 T3/5DSP WIS 10 39-36N 142-02E AM 755 W 27 J {630} PR says hits heard, b/u noise. WS confirms torp & S here. 1 Barrows Jul 45 10/23 38-11N 142-15E AK 600 T1/5NSR M 10 38-11N 142-15E C-Wh 361 Fumi M. #6 S NG PR says hit seen, target disintegrated, heard 234 KINGFISH torps end of run. ULTRA says Fumi M #5 rept #6 S by sub @ 38-17N 142-54E. WS1 and M1 say S here by a/c ca 2300 10 Jul, 20 killed. 1 Barrows Jul 45 10/23 Same attack Same Same Same I 10 E of Kinkazan Wh 384 {Fumi M. #5} Note PR says another expl heard & seen; 234 KINGFISH PR says MORAY’s torps heard shortly before firing a second salvo. WS1 and M1 say this ship D by a/c, survived war. 12 Keegan Jul 45 10/22 38-03N 142-29E Tra 200 T0/7NSR IM 10 Off Maedate B-Fish 68 Inari M. PR says torps believed missed, 300 MORAY’s torps heard explode & flash seen shortly before firing 2nd salvo. M1 says torp & D, no details. {SORG gives incorrect date 10 Jul, misprint in PR).} [D must have been slight, prob dud hit.] 2 Murray Jul 45 ca10 S Malacca Str. Cstr NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, exact date not given. 2 Murray Jul 45 ca10 S Malacca Str. Jk(8) NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S, exact date not given. 2 Murray Jul 45 ca10 S Malacca Str. Tug NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says D, exact date not given. 2 Murray Jul 45 ca10 S Malacca Str. Sch NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says D, exact date not given. 12 Fluckey Jul 45 11/09 44-03N 146-30E Sam 50 GD M 15 Off Hokkaido Ms 91 Seiho M. #15 Note PR says diesel sampan seen to S from 40mm & 5-inch hits. [Ident from notes by Wilds in NavHistCtr. M1 lists wooden motor-sail this name & tonnage, no other info.] 4 Hazzard Jul 45 11/16 08-40S 114-23E Trk 250 GD Claim Unconfirmed #27 PR says anchored sea truck S to bottom, top of deck house visible, #27 on bow. 3 Dodge Jul 45 11/23 06-46N 101-42E AK 1000 T1/11NSR Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard. 1 McCain Jul 45 12/02 26-06N 119-45E AK 4000 T2/3NSV Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says was beached from att 4 Jul, hits seen. 5 Barlow Jul 45 12 11-12N 099-36E Lug 60 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; msg says driven ashore.

S S S1

7

7

Hezlet Jul 45 13 02-50S 120-33E Sch Ult 13 03-00S 120-10E NG BSH says boarded, killed 5 Japanese soldiers, took off native crew, S ship. 24th Sig Regt killed in sub att. 11 Baron v. Boetzelaer Jul 45 13 S Banda Sea NG Ult 13 Malunda Sail

S1

S S S1 S SA S3P 0 DA 03XE 0 D L1

S S3 S S3 D D3 D D3 S S S2 S D2Q D 03 S D3U S D3

15 G NG NG ULTRA rept CO of

S NG S3U

NG NG

U S

NG NG

Attack Numbers 4331–4348

314

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments ULTRA says shelled by 2 subs; location ca 03-10S 118-50E. [Not claimed in DNO, patrol not in BSH, K-XV was on Operation INCO I 4-18 Jul.] 3 Foote Jul 45 14/15 38-37N 120-54E Sch 150 GD Ult 14 38-30N 121-00E AK NG NG PR says 3 masts, S, 9 POW. ULTRA rept freighter S by sub. 5 Faust Jul 45 14/15 38-43N 141-53E Lug 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says target also strafed by a/c, left burning. 5 Barlow Jul 45 14 10-42N 099-29E Tug 50 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BHS says S. 5 Barlow Jul 45 14 Gulf of Siam Ltr 40 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BHS says S. 6 Mars Jul 45 14 07-50S 114-30E Cstr 150 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says driven ashore. 9 Forbes Jul 45 15/02 05-44N 110-06E SS 1500 T2/4NSR WIJT 14 S China Sea SS 2650 I-351 PR says 3 POW picked up. Winton says ident by ULTRA. TROM says was oil tanker sub; left Singapore for Sasebo 11 Jul with 132,000 gal oil, 42 flyers, & CO of 936th ASW Patrol Unit, 110 lost. 3 Foote Jul 45 15/13 39-23N 123-44E AK 4000 T1/1DSR Claim Unconfirmed Unident PR says found half submerged, stern on bottom, hit & blew hole in bow, target settled 10 ft. 3 Foote Jul 45 15/13 39-30N 123-41E Sch 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, capsized. 2 Williams, J.W. Jul 45 15/15 06-39N 101-41E Sch 250 GD Ult 15 Lem Chong Pra NG NG NG PR says S. ULTRA rept att. 3 Clementson Jul 45 15/18 03-47S 109-13E Sch 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says settled on bottom. — — Jul 45 — — — — — I 15 Off Nemuro C-AK 1256 {Toyu M.} [No likely sub att; J says S by a/c 14 Jul @ 43-17N 145-29E.] — — Jul 45 — — — — — I 15 Hokkaido Fish 606 {Taisho M. #1} [No likely sub att, J says S by a/c @ 42N 140E.] 5 Barlow Jul 45 15 10-18N 099-14E Cstr 500 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BHS says S. 5 Barlow Jul 45 15 10-18N 099-14E Cstr(2) 800 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BHS says S.

410 THREADFIN 4331 412 TREPANG 4332 HMS SUPREME 4333 HMS SUPREME 4334 HMS THULE 4335 222 BLUEFISH 4336

410 THREADFIN 4337 410 THREADFIN 4338 333 BUMPER 4339 326 BLUEBACK 4340 — 4341 — 4342 HMS SUPREME 4343 HMS SUPREME 4344 HMS TRENCHANT 4345

7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Hezlet Jul 45 15 08-24S 116-26E SC 150 G M 15 08-22S 116-02E A-AG 127 Hayabusa M. Ult 18 AK ULTRA says call sign JJDG. M1 says shelled and sunk, no details; M cites army document: vessel used by army as patrol boat & sub chaser, sunk en rt Lombok-Padangbai, Bali, 2 killed. [BSH gives date of these attacks 15 Jul. ULTRA date prob incorrect.]

HMS TRENCHANT 4346

7

Hezlet Jul 45 15 08-24S 116-26E M 15 Sub position Ult 18 NG BSH says driven ashore. ULTRA rept Fuku M #2 ran aground. was wooden fishing vessel, both names use same kanji.

HMS TRENCHANT 4347

7

Hezlet Jul 45 15 08-24S 116-26E LB Ult 18 08-22S 116-02E NG BSH says driven ashore. ULTRA rept severe D, date prob incorrect. [Not Jarvis Jul 45 16/03 05-48S 115-53E TB WIT 16 05-30S 116-10E TB JS

318 BAYA 4348

5

Damg. Eval. D4U S S S2U S D3P S S3 S S3 D D3 S S S1

D D3PU S D3 S NG S2U S D3 X S XE X U XE S S3 D S3 S S S1

Tug 200 G S C-Fish 24 Saiwai M. #2 H NG {Fuku M. #2} [Date prob incorrect.] M1 says D1

10 NG in M1.] 600 1043 Note

G S Nichiei M. #3 H D2Q T1/2NUR S Kari S

315 Submarine Attack No.

Ptl Commander

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4349–4366 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says disintegrated. WS says was on transport run Surabaya to Ambon when torp & S @ sub position. TROM says S, no details. [W says normal displ as blt was 960T, by 1944 it was 1043T; J lists as 595T.] 324 BLENNY 4 Hazzard Jul 45 16/05 05-26S 110-33E XPG 2000 T4/12NSR 4349 WSMT 16 W of Soerabaja PG 2400 Nankai PR says hits seen, sinking, POW ident as Hyoku M, XPG [not in I or W]. ULTRA rept S by sub @ 05-16S 110-17E under escort by Ch 1. [W lists as ex-Du CM Regulus; not in J.] WS and M say was en rt Surabaya to Djakarta carrying food when torp & S @ sub position, casualties unk. TROM says S, no details. [Tons are displacement, not GRT.] 324 BLENNY 4 Hazzard Jul 45 16/07 06-51S 110-50E Esc 500 GD 4350 UltT 16 05-16S 110-17E PC 376 Ch 1 PR says 2 5-inch hits seen on escort of previous target, left afire. TROM says D, extent NG. [Ch 1 survived the war; scuttled by RN at Singapore 11 Jul 46.] 410 THREADFIN 3 Foote Jul 45 16/10 39-45N 123-20E Jk 300 GD 4351 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 4 masts, capsized, crew in water. 324 BLENNY 4 Hazzard Jul 45 16/11 05-26N 110-33E MB 5 GD 4352 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded and S naval motor boat. [POW ident earlier target as XPG Hyoku M. Not in W.] HMS VIGOROUS 1 Wood Jul 45 16 N Sumatra Cstr 150 G 4353 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says destroyed. 366 HAWKBILL 5 Scanland Jul 45 17/09 05- N 104- E Jk 25 GD 4354 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, S by 40mm. 333 BUMPER 2 Williams, J.W. Jul 45 17/10 10-54N 099-31E AO 800 T2/3DUP 4355 Note 17 E of Chumphon NG NG Harumi M. PR says blown to pieces, afire, bow out, photos. Tentative ident by Mühlthaler as captured ship, prob ex-Du, en rt Singora-Hatien, [Still under investigation.] HMS THULE 6 Mars Jul 45 17 06-50S 109-43E Cstr 150 G 4356 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Msg says D. 220 BARB 12 Fluckey Jul 45 18/12 46-04N 142-16E PF 1000 T1/2DUP 4357 WIS 18 46-06N 142-16E PF 940 CD 112 J {800e} PR says stern blown off, bow vertical. WS4 says headed for Soya M, hit from stern on port side, expl, bow remained upright then S, 199 killed. 338 CARP 1 Hunnicutt Jul 45 18/17 44-24N 146-59E Trk 500 GD 4358 IM 18 Sub position C-AK 169 Tenyu M. PR says S by 5-inch. I does not give location; M1 says S off south tip of Etorofu, 6 killed. 338 CARP 1 Hunnicutt Jul 45 18/17 44-24N 146-59E Trk 500 GD 4359 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says set afire by 5-inch. 338 CARP 1 Hunnicutt Jul 45 18/17 44-24N 146-59E Trk 500 GD 4360 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40mm, smoking heavily but escaped. 338 CARP 1 Hunnicutt Jul 45 18/17 44-24N 146-59E Trk 500 GD 4361 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40mm, smoking heavily but escaped. 338 CARP 1 Hunnicutt Jul 45 18/17 44-24N 146-59E Trk 500 GD 4362 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40mm, smoking heavily but escaped. 338 CARP 1 Hunnicutt Jul 45 18/17 44-24N 146-59E Trk 500 GD 4363 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40mm, smoking heavily but escaped. 373 LIZARDFISH 2 Butler Jul 45 19/10 05-55S 105-48E Trk 250 GD 4364 Ult 19 Sunda Strait Ms NG NG PR says 3 set afire & left floating hulks. ULTRA rept 9 motor-sail shelled, 3 S. 373 LIZARDFISH 2 Butler Jul 45 19/10 05-55S 105-48E Trk 250 GD 4365 Ult 19 Sunda Strait Ms NG NG PR says set afire. ULTRA rept S. 373 LIZARDFISH 2 Butler Jul 45 19/10 05-55S 105-48E Trk 250 GD 4366 Ult 19 Sunda Strait Ms NG NG PR says set afire. ULTRA rept S. HMS THULE 6 Mars Jul 45 19 06-11S 108-14E Lug 100 G

Damg. Eval. S1

S S S1

D D D2 S D3 S S2 D D3 S S3 S S S3Q S D3 S S S1 S S S1 S S3 D D3 D D3 D D3 D D3 S S S2U D S S2U D S S2U S

Attack Numbers 4367–4383 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 4367 333 BUMPER 4368

333 BUMPER 4369

2

2

373 LIZARDFISH 4370

2

366 HAWKBILL 4371

5

366 HAWKBILL 4372

5

316 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Ult 19 06-15S 108-19E Fish NG NG BSH & Success Book say S. Mars says was on slipway. ULTRA rept fired on & S by sub. Williams, J.W. Jul 45 20/05 08-08N 103-40E AO 1200 T1/3NSR SM 20 08-08N 103-40E XAO 1195 Kyoei M. #3 JW 19 {1189} PR says seen S, bow still out, oil slick. ULTRA rept convoy also incl Toshi M #2 & Kamikaze. WS1&2 say this was CHI-GO operation c/o Hishi M #3, Kyoei M #3, 1 unident maru, Kamikaze, Toshi M, & 2 unident escorts; torp & S ca 0530 20 Jul, 47 killed. [W lists as Std AO Type 1TS blt 1941 & taken over as XAO; this att not in I. Prev att 22 Jun 43 by 257 HARDER (then rated at 1189T) & 6 Dec 44 by 255 HADDO.] Williams, J.W. Jul 45 20/05 Same attack Same Same Same IW 20 Gulf of Siam XPkt 38 Kyoraku M. #3 Note PR does not claim; fired at convoy of several small ships. [W credits BUMPER this att; not on GF list; poss 1 of the unident escorts. Not in M1; may be garble of Kyoei M #3.] Butler Jul 45 20/19 05-41S 106-37E Lau NG Burn Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left burning. Scanland Jul 45 20/20 04-29N 103-29E Jk 25 Burn Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says diesel junk boarded, left burning. Scanland Jul 45 20/21 04-30N 103-28E Trk 600 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burned to waterline & beached.

Damg. Eval. S S2U S S S1

0 S S4 S D3 S D3 S D3

406 SEA POACHER 4373

4

Leigh Jul 45 20/23 37-29N 141-06E Trk 300 GM M 20 Sub position C-Ms 54 Hosei M. PR says wooden ship, left with deck house above water. M1 says wooden Ms, 5 killed.

S S S3

406 SEA POACHER 4374

4

Leigh Jul 45 20/23 37-29N 141-06E Trk 200 GM M 20 37-29N 141-06E B-AK 70 Niwatsumi M. Note {Murozumi M.} PR says wooden ship, left with deck house above water. Ident by M1 and Cundall. [Murozumi M was questionable reading.] Foote Jul 45 20/23 35-01N 125-42E AK 4000 T2/5NSR JS 20 Sub position AM 630 W 39 WI 18 E of Soan I {755} UU PR says target unident in fog, hits seen, wreckage & survivors in water. I says missing; original list gave posit between Saishun & Daito Bay, 20 Jul. WS11-50 says S by sub 20 Jul near Saishu I. Mars Jul 45 20 06-14S 108-16E Trk 150 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH & Success Book say S. Mars says 400T. Forbes Jul 45 21/10 00-04S 105-08E Jk 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5-inch, boarded, ore cargo, Malay crew abandoned. Westbrook Jul 45 21/13 05-22N 103-16E Jk 121 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, S by 5-inch, tons from papers. Scanland Jul 45 21/14 05- N 103- E Jk 25 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 40mm. Scanland Jul 45 21/14 05- N 103- E Jk 25 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 40mm. Stimson Jul 45 21/23 33-51N 126-32E Trk 500 GM Ult 21 33-45N 126-25E NG 125 Chio M. Note Uma M. PR ident as Uma M, seen to S, 1 POW. ULTRA ident as Chio M. [Name uncertain. Not in M1.] Stimson Jul 45 21/23 33-51N 126-32E Trk 500 GM Ult 21 33-45N 126-25E NG 109 Yoshi M. Hoshi M. PR ident as Hoshi M, took 1 army POW, left burning & exploding. ULTRA ident as Yoshi M. [Name uncertain. Not in M1.] Foote Jul 45 21/23 33-54N 126-38E Trk 200 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says beached, stern under from 3 5-inch hits.

S S

410 THREADFIN 4375

3

HMS THULE 4376

6

222 BLUEFISH 4377

9

224 COD 4378

7

366 HAWKBILL 4379

5

366 HAWKBILL 4380

5

407 SEA ROBIN 4381

3

407 SEA ROBIN 4382

3

410 THREADFIN 4383

3

S1 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S S2Q S S S2Q S D3

317 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 410 THREADFIN 4384

3

407 SEA ROBIN 4385

3

406 SEA POACHER 4386

4

Leigh SM W

407 SEA ROBIN 4387

3

365 HARDHEAD 4388

6

324 BLENNY 4389

4

324 BLENNY 4390

4

HMS TUDOR 4391

7

HMS STUBBORN 1 4392 406 SEA POACHER 4393

4

324 BLENNY 4394

4

331 BUGARA 4395

3

331 BUGARA 4396

3

329 CHUB 4397

3

331 BUGARA 4398

3

331 BUGARA 4399

3

HMS SEADOG 4400

4

309 ASPRO 4401

7

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Comments Foote Jul 45 21/23 Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl & burned 80 min, believed Stimson Jul 45 22/23 Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to S, 6 POW taken. Jul 45

22/24 23

Attack Numbers 4384–4401 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Location

Type

Tons

Vessel Name

33-54N 126-38E

Trk

200

GM Unk

S. 33-54N 126-30E

Lug

60

GM Unk

Damg. Eval. S D3 S S3

37-16N 141-04E Unobizaki

Trk XPkt

Unozaki-> Shioyazaki

200 70 {334}

GN Kiri M. [#2 Go] {Kiri M. #2}

I {250} PR says burned & expl. GF says S by torp @ Sanriku, Unobizaki, near Shioya 23 Jul 45 (27 Jul per list). {W misspells sub Sea Pacher.} [WS1 says Kiri M #2, 345T, S by a/c 18 Jul 43 @ 05-25S 152-05E.] Stimson Jul 45 23/03 33-46N 126-30E Lug 50 GN Ult 23 Kushishima NG NG NG PR says seen to S, 7 POW. ULTRA location ca 34-20N 126-18E. Haines Jul 45 23/03 08-10S 115-29E PC 300 GM WIS 23 N coast Bali SC 145 Cha 117 J {200e} PR says hit by 5-inch, burned & S (no torp fired). ULTRA rept engaged 2 surf subs hit by torp & S @ 08-07S 115-25E. [W lists as ex-Du Bantam.] WS25 says S SSE Bali. Hazzard Jul 45 23/12 04-44N 103-29E Sam 20 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says motor sampan burned & S, ident as Chinese by survivors. Hazzard Jul 45 23/12 04-46N 103-26E Trk 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says anchored target burned 9 hours. Porter Jul 45 23 W Java Sea Sch 150 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Davies Jul 45 23 E Java Sea Smc NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk Success Book says D; not in BSH. Leigh Jul 45 24/01 37-10N 141-05E XPC Claim Unconfirmed PR says whale killer type, seen to S. Hazzard Jul 45 24/08 04-33N 103-30E Sam Claim Unconfirmed PR says S, 6 Chinese survivors. Schade Jul 45 24/12 10-12N 100-05E Sch Claim Unconfirmed PR says all following S, mostly by 5-inch, all but 1 after boarding. Schade Jul 45 24/12 10-02N 100-08E Jk PR PR says S. [Native junk, not a maru.] Rhymes Jul 45 24/14 07-46S 114-24E YT Claim Unconfirmed PR says beached, burning 4 hrs later. Schade Jul 45 24/19 09-23N 100-19E Cstr Claim Unconfirmed S by 5-inch after boarding. Schade Jul 45 24/19 09-16N 100-09E Cstr Claim Unconfirmed S by 5-inch after boarding. Hobson Jul 45 24 Malacca Strait Jk Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date from Success Book. Ashley Jul 45 25/06 34-57N 140-04E AT M 25 Sub position C-Pass Ult 34-57N 140-13E NG PR says rolled over & S. ULTRA rept unident merchant ship S. M1 ident and S, 6 killed. [Tonnage & means of sinking do not agree.]

300

GM Unk

30

GD Unk

50

GD Unk

120

100

25

20

50

S S

S1

S S S2U S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S3 D D4 S S3 S S3 S

S3 GD S Haip Seng M. S2Q GD S Unk D3 GT S Unk S3 GT S Unk S3 G S Unk S3 T1/2DUP S Yokosuka M. #7 S

500 44 NG as wooden ship, shelled

S3Q

318

Attack Numbers 4402–4421 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 265 PETO 4402

10

324 BLENNY 4403

4

324 BLENNY 4404

4

220 BARB 4405

12

331 BUGARA 4406

3

220 BARB 4407

12

220 BARB 4408

12

220 BARB 4409

12

220 BARB 4410

12

220 BARB 4411

12

331 BUGARA 4412

3

331 BUGARA 4413

3

331 BUGARA 4414

3

331 BUGARA 4415

3

331 BUGARA 4416

3

224 COD 4417

7

HMS STUBBORN 1 4418

HMS THRASHER 6 4419 331 BUGARA 4420

3

338 CARP 4421

1

406 SEA POACHER

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Caldwell Jul 45 25/07 34-23N 137-25E Sam 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left sinking from 40 & 20mm. Hazzard Jul 45 25/07 05-49N 102-46E Sam 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says set afire, expl. Hazzard Jul 45 25/08 05-48N 102-51E Sam 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit, left afire. Fluckey Jul 45 25/10 49-04N 143-49E Sam 100 GD M 25 Sub position C-AK 124 Shintoku M. PR says boarded, took 1 POW, S by 5-inch. M1 says 1 killed. Schade Jul 45 25/12 07-06N 101-23E Sch 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Fluckey Jul 45 25/13 49-06N 144-10E Sam 50 GD Ult 25 49-04N 144-15E NG NG NG PR says S by 40mm & 5-inch. ULTRA rept being shelled. Fluckey Jul 45 25/13 49-01N 144-19E Sam 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 40mm & 5-inch. Fluckey Jul 45 25/14 48-52N 144-21E Sam 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says was towing next one, S by 40mm & 5-inch star shells. Fluckey Jul 45 25/14 48-52N 144-21E Sam 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says was towed, S by 40mm & 5-inch star shells. Fluckey Jul 45 25/14 48-53N 144-19E Sam 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 40mm & 5-inch star shells. Schade Jul 45 25/17 06-56N 101-38E Jk 25 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Schade Jul 45 25/15 06-50N 101-45E Cstr 20 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says was abandoned. Schade Jul 45 25/16 06-44N 101-40E Sch 51 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Schade Jul 45 25/17 06-41N 101-51E Jk 50 GD PR Kian Huat PR says S. Schade Jul 45 25/19 06-52N 101-46E Sch 120 GT PR Joo Lee M. PR says S. {Prob not a maru.] Westbrook Jul 45 25/19 04-43N 103-33E Jk 100 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, S by 5-inch. Davies Jul 45 25 07-07S 115-40E DD 1250 T2/4 WIST 25 07-06S 115-42E PF 1215 P2 J {750} BSH says S. WS says torp & S 25 Jul @ loc given. TROM says Davies ordered survivors in water shot. CO Lt Kito & most of crew killed. [Ex-DD Nadakaze.] Ainslie Jul 45 25 N Malacca Str. Jk 20 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Schade Jul 45 26/01 06-51N 102-08E Tren 20 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Hunnicutt Jul 45 26/03 45-10N 148-26E AK 4000 T1/2NSR M 26 Sub position A-AK 1535 Koga M. PR says hit heard, screws stopped, pip lost. M1 says 1 killed. [WS1 says this ship S 31 Jul 45 by a/c; not in J.] Leigh

Jul 45

26/03

42-06N 142-50E

Trk

300

GM

Damg. Eval. S D3 S S3 S D3 S S S1 S S3 S NG S2U S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S2Q S S2Q S S3 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S S3

S

319 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 4422

338 CARP 4423

418 THORNBACK 4424

1

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments M 26 Sub position C-Ms 44 Suiten M. #2 Ult 42-07N 142-50E PR says only deck house & mast out of water. ULTRA rept gun att. M1 says 6 killed. Hunnicutt Jul 45 26/04 45-11N 148-27E CM 1200 T1/1TSR WS NG Off Singapore SC 135 Cha 59 PR says hit seen, expl, survivors in water. WS25 says presumed S by US sub in Singapore Sea. [Not in J.]

224 COD 4439

7

Westbrook Jul 45 27/03 05-15N 103-16E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S, joint att with 324 BLENNY.

Smc

100

GM Unk

S

224 COD 4440

7

Westbrook Jul 45 27/05 05-18N 103-39E Claim Unconfirmed PR says boarded & S by 5-inch & 40mm.

Sam

50

GT Unk

S

391 POMFRET 4427 224 COD 4428 331 BUGARA 4429 220 BARB 4430

331 BUGARA 4431 331 BUGARA 4432 220 BARB 4433 224 COD 4434 224 COD 4435 HMS SEADOG 4436 224 COD 4437 224 COD 4438

Jul 45

26/04 26

39-43N 142-03E NG

Pat Ms

100 121

S1 S S S3Q

T3

391 POMFRET 4426

Abrahamson M

Damg. Eval. S

T1/1NUS Chuyo M. #60 Ult {Chuyo M.} PR says CUTY att, small expl heard, screws stopped, wreckage & survivors in water. ULTRA says Yamada Detachment rept aux sail S 0430 by torp or mine. M1 says was wooden motor-sail, prob A-AK, lost by unk agent, 4 killed. 3 Schade Jul 45 26/07 06-52N 101-42E Jk 144 GD PR Chit Ming Ho M. PR says S. [Prob not a maru.] 6 Hess, J.B. Jul 45 26/07 33-47N 126-50E Jk 120 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5-inch, disintegrated. 6 Hess, J.B. Jul 45 26/08 33-47N 126-50E Sch 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, left sinking from 40mm. 7 Westbrook Jul 45 26/12 05-08N 103-35E Jk 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, S by 5-inch. 3 Schade Jul 45 26/14 06-19N 102-17E Trk 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. S3 12 Fluckey Jul 45 26/15 44-20N 146-01E Smc(35) 700 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 35 new sampans burned in shipyard bombarded & set afire, 8 others still to burn. SORG credits 41. 3 Schade Jul 45 26/15 06-14N 102-20E Sch 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 3 Schade Jul 45 26/15 06-19N 102-24E Sch 150 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 12 Fluckey Jul 45 26/17 44-21N 145-52E Tra 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by guns, grenades & ramming, 2 POW taken. 7 Westbrook Jul 45 26/20 04-32N 103-33E Sam 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, set afire by 5-inch & 40mm. 7 Westbrook Jul 45 26/20 04-32N 103-33E Sam 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded & S, Chinese volunteer taken. 4 Hobson Jul 45 26 Malacca Strait Jk 95 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 7 Westbrook Jul 45 27/03 05-15N 103-16E Smc 100 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says joint att with 324 BLENNY, 7 smc at anchor left on bottom, each sub claimed 3. 7 Westbrook Jul 45 27/03 05-15N 103-16E Smc 100 GM Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S, joint att with 324 BLENNY.

331 BUGARA 4425

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4422–4440

S S S1

S S2Q S S3 S D3 S S3 S

S

S S3 S S3 S S2 S D3 S S3 S S3 S D3P S D3P

D3P

S3

Attack Numbers 4441–4459 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 324 BLENNY 4441

4

324 BLENNY 4442

4

324 BLENNY 4443

4

331 BUGARA 4444

3

331 BUGARA 4445

3

406 SEA POACHER 4446

4

320 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Comments Hazzard Jul 45 27/05 Claim Unconfirmed PR says coordinated att with 224 COD, Hazzard Jul 45 27/05 Claim Unconfirmed PR says S, joint att with 224 COD. Hazzard Jul 45 27/05 Claim Unconfirmed PR says S, joint att with 224 COD. Schade Jul 45 27/09 Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Schade Jul 45 27/13 Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Location

Type

Tons

Vessel Name

05-13N 103-14E

Jk

75

GM Unk

no details, each claim 3 S. 05-13N 103-14E Jk

75

GM Unk

05-13N 103-14E

Jk

75

GM Unk

08-38N 100-32E

Sch

20

GD Unk

09-11N 100-03E

Sch

75

GD Unk

Leigh Jul 45 27/15 42-14N 143-26E Lug 50 GD Ult 27 42-20N 143-23E NG NG NG PR says broke up & S. ULTRA rept gun att ca 1512. 331 BUGARA 3 Schade Jul 45 27/20 10-14N 099-43E Sch 200 GN 4447 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 266 POGY 10 Bowers, J.M. Jul 45 27/21 37-00N 134-02E AK 7500 T2/4TSR 4448 IJSM 27 SW Kyogusaki C-APK 2448 Chikuzen M. PR says hits seen, S. WS1 says torp & S ca 2100 27 Jul @ 37-06N 134-31E. M1 says 27 crew killed. HMS SEADOG 4 Hobson Jul 45 27 Malacca Strait LST 1200 G 4449 Ult 27 Kuala Linggi CM 950 Kuroshio #1 BSH says joint with HMS SHALIMAR; date from Success Book. ULTRA rept att by 2 subs after laying mines, burned & S in shallow water ca 02-24N 102-01E. [WS11-50 says T 131 D by a/c 12 Jan 45, renamed Kuroshio #1 & used for misc duties in Saigon area, found there after war; W says ex-T 131, surrendered at Saigon.] HMS SHALIMAR 4 Meeke Jul 45 27 S Malacca Str. LST 1200 G 4450 Ult 27 Kuala Linggi CM 950 Kuroshio #1 BSH says joint with HMS SEADOG; date from Success Book. ULTRA rept att by 2 subs after laying mines, burned & S in shallow water ca 02-24N 102-01E. [WS11-50 says T 131 D by a/c 12 Jan 45, renamed Kuroshio #1 & used in Saigon area, found there after war; W says ex-T 131, surrendered at Saigon.] HMS SEADOG 4 Hobson Jul 45 27 Malacca Strait Jk 30 Dem 4451 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. HMS STUBBORN 1 Davies Jul 45 27 E Java Sea Sail 10 G 4452 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. HMS THRASHER 6 Ainslie Jul 45 27 N Malacca Str. Cstr 100 G 4453 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. HMS THRASHER 6 Ainslie Jul 45 27 N Malacca Str. Cstr 100 G 4454 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. HMS THRASHER 6 Ainslie Jul 45 27 N Malacca Str. Cstr 100 G 4455 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. HMS THRASHER 6 Ainslie Jul 45 27 N Malacca Str. Cstr 50 G 4456 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. HMS THRASHER 6 Ainslie Jul 45 27 N Malacca Str. Sch 40 G 4457 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. HMS TUDOR 7 Porter Jul 45 27 06-12S 108-09E Trk 250 G 4458 Ult 27 06-15S 108-08E Fish NG NG Success Book says D; not in BSH. ULTRA says shelled. 365 HARDHEAD 6 Haines Jul 45 28/00 08-09S 115-25E AK 1500 GM 4459 M 28 08-00S 115-15E C-Pass NG Comm Ship #165 Go Ult NG {Shuttle Boat #165}

Damg. Eval. S D3P S D3P S D3P S S3 S S3 S NG S2U S S3 S S S1 SJ H D2P

SJ H D2P

S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 D S D2U S S NG

321 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

408 SENNET 4460

4

408 SENNET 4461

4

408 SENNET 4462

4

331 BUGARA 4463

3

331 BUGARA 4464

3

331 BUGARA 4465

3

331 BUGARA 4466

3

331 BUGARA 4467

3

HMS TUDOR 4468

7

HMS STUBBORN 1 4469

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4460–4479 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments PR says ran aground & burned 24 hrs. ULTRA rept shelled. [Both names used in English-language sources for the Japanese Kotsusen.] Clark, C.R. Jul 45 28/01 40-17N 139-50E AK 7500 T3/5NSV IJSM 28 W Noshiro Hbr. B-AK 2995 Hagikawa M. PR says stern blown off, decks awash, radar pip lost. ULTRA posit 39-53N 139-42E. WS1 says torp & S ca 0100 28 Jul @ 41-11N 139-51E, 31 killed. Clark, C.R. Jul 45 28/04 39-53N 139-43E AK 2000 T1/3TUP IJSM 28 39-49N 139-47E C-AK 1208 Unkai M. #15 PR says hit seen, sinking. WS1 says torp & S ca 0400 28 Jul @ sub position, 2 crew killed. Clark, C.R. Jul 45 28/04 39-53N 139-43E AK 7500 T2/3TUP IJSM 28 39-49N 139-47E C-AO 2863 Hakuei M. PR says bow blown off, later survivors in boats. WS1 says torp & S ca 0400 28 Jul @ sub position, casualties not given. M1 says was Std Type 2TN. Schade Jul 45 28/08 11-56N 099-49E Cstr 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Schade Jul 45 28/09 11-45N 100-01E Cstr 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Schade Jul 45 28/12 11-54N 099-51E Sch 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Schade Jul 45 28/15 12-21N 100-01E Sch 75 GD M NG NG Sail 78 Kiat Ann PR ident as Kiat Ann, says S. M says Br registered lugger from Singapore, listed as war loss, burnt. Schade Jul 45 28/20 11-50N 099-58E Jk 25 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Porter Jul 45 28 06-48S 109-31E Trk 500 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Davies Jul 45 28 E Java Sea Jk 70 Note Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says officer left on jk 27 Jul, found aground next morning, no trace of officer. Schade Jul 45 29/07 10-32N 099-59E Sch 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Westbrook Jul 45 29/10 04-29N 103-34E Jk 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded & S. Westbrook Jul 45 29/10 04-29N 103-30E Sam 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Westbrook Jul 45 29/11 04-29N 103-34E Sam 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S.

Damg. Eval. S1 S S S1 S S S1 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S D3 S

331 BUGARA 4470

3

224 COD 4471

7

224 COD 4472

7

224 COD 4473

7

224 COD 4474

7

Westbrook Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

Jul 45

29/12

04-29N 103-34E

Sam

50

GD Unk

S

224 COD 4475

7

Westbrook Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

Jul 45

29/12

04-29N 103-34E

Sam

50

GD Unk

S

224 COD 4476

7

Westbrook Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

Jul 45

29/12

04-29N 103-34E

Sam

100

GD Unk

S

224 COD 4477

7

Westbrook Jul 45 29/12 Claim Unconfirmed PR says burned by boarding party.

04-29N 103-34E

Sam

NG

Burn Unk

S

331 BUGARA 4478

3

Schade Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

Jul 45

29/12

10-06N 099-22E

AG

400

GD Unk

S

331 BUGARA 4479

3

Schade PR PR says S.

Jul 45

29/12

10-07N 099-19E

Jk

112

GD Ayame

S

S3 S S3 S S3 S S3

S3

S3

S3

S3

S3

S2Q

322

Attack Numbers 4480–4500 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Schade Jul 45 29/13 10-02N 099-22E Sch 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Hobson Jul 45 29 Malacca Strait Jk 80 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Porter Jul 45 29 06-50S 109-37E Trk 250 G Ult 29 06-49S 109-49E NG NG NG BSH says S; date from Success Book. ULTRA rept gun att. Kroesen Jul 45 29 NW coast Java Cstr 100 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says a few hits before gun jammed. Kroesen Jul 45 29 NW coast Java Cstr 500 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says a few hits before gun jammed. Westbrook Jul 45 30/06 04-43N 103-31E Smc 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, S by 40mm. Schade Jul 45 30/08 08-11N 100-53E Cstr 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Butler Jul 45 30/08 05-25N 103-31E Jk 50 Burn Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left burning. Clark, C.R. Jul 45 30/10 42-36N 139-49E AK 7500 T2/3DUP IJSM 30 42-37N 139-49E A/C-AK 6039 Yuzan M. PR says rolled on port side & S, photos. WS1 says torp & S 30 Jul @ loc given, 2 killed. Schade Jul 45 30/11 07-49N 100-29E Sch 29 GD PR Twako PR says S. Hunnicutt Jul 45 30/11 45-07N 148-13E Lug 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burning from 40mm. Hunnicutt Jul 45 30/11 45-07N 148-13E Lug 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40mm, probably S. Hunnicutt Jul 45 30/11 45-07N 148-13E Lug 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says left burning. Hunnicutt Jul 45 30/11 45-07N 148-13E Lug 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says smoking but firing m/g. Baskett Jul 45 30/14 34-57N 124-59E Lug 80 GD PR Note Sakiyoshi M. Note PR says 8 POW. [Poss 54T wooden fishing boat of this name listed in M1 as requisitioned B-AG.]

Damg. Eval. S

331 BUGARA 4480

3

HMS SEADOG 4481

4

HMS TUDOR 4482

7

HNMS O-21 4483

5

HNMS O-21 4484

5

224 COD 4485

7

331 BUGARA 4486

3

373 LIZARDFISH 4487

2

408 SENNET 4488

4

331 BUGARA 4489

3

338 CARP 4490

1

338 CARP 4491

1

338 CARP 4492

1

338 CARP 4493

1

417 TENCH 4494

3

331 BUGARA 4495

3

Schade Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

Jul 45

30/19

06-54N 101-33E

Trk

50

GT Unk

S

224 COD 4496

7

Westbrook Claim Unconfirmed PR says boarded, S.

Jul 45

30/20

04-35N 103-31E

Smc

100

GN Unk

S

324 BLENNY 4497

4

Hazzard Jul 45 Claim Unconfirmed PR says burned & expl.

30/21

04-24N 103-29E

Sam

30

GN Unk

324 BLENNY 4498

4

Hazzard Jul 45 Claim Unconfirmed PR says boarded, S by 5-inch.

30/24

04-35N 103-20E

Sch

35

GN Unk

S

D

S3 S NG D2U D D4 D D4 S S3 S S3 S D3 S S S1 S S2Q S D3 S D3 D D3 D D3 S S2Q

S3

S3 S D3

S3

HMS STUBBORN 1 4499

Davies Jul 45 30 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says bombarded slipways & LC.

Bewleleng Rds

LC

NG

G Unk

324 BLENNY 4500

Hazzard Jul 45 Claim Unconfirmed PR says burned 4 hrs and S.

04-35N 103-30E

Sam

30

GN Unk

4

S3 S

31/02

D4 S S3

323 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 331 BUGARA 4501

3

331 BUGARA 4502

3

331 BUGARA 4503

3

331 BUGARA 4504

3

331 BUGARA 4505

3

224 COD 4506

7

224 COD 4507

7

224 COD 4508

7

224 COD 4509

7

224 COD 4510

7

224 COD 4511

7

338 CARP 4512

1

338 CARP 4513

1

418 THORNBACK 4514

1

324 BLENNY 4515

4

HNMS O-21 4516

5

HMS STYGIAN 4517

7

HMS XE-3 4518

1

HMS SPARK 4519

5

HMS XE-1 4520

1

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Location Comments Schade Jul 45 31/05 07-11N 101-39E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Schade Jul 45 31/07 07-00N 101-52E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Schade Jul 45 31/09 07-02N 102-04E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Schade Jul 45 31/12 06-36N 102-04E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Schade Jul 45 31/13 06-33N 101-58E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Westbrook Jul 45 31/07 04-30N 103-30E Claim Unconfirmed PR says boarded, S. Westbrook Jul 45 31/07 04-30N 103-30E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left burning. Westbrook Jul 45 31/08 04-30N 103-30E Claim Unconfirmed PR says set afire by 40mm. Westbrook Jul 45 31/09 04-45N 103-41E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 40mm, left sinking. Westbrook Jul 45 31/19 04-46N 103-31E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 40mm, left afire. Westbrook Jul 45 31/21 04-46N 103-31E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire. Hunnicutt Jul 45 31/11 45-11N 148-15E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hits seen, beached, bow damaged, being unloaded. Hunnicutt Jul 45 31/12 45-11N 148-15E Claim Unconfirmed PR says expl heard, set of screws lost, CUTY att.

Attack Numbers 4501–4520 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Cstr

32

GD Unk

Sch

40

GD Unk

Sch

100

GD Unk

Cstr

37

GD Unk

Cstr

33

GD Unk

Smc

100

GD Unk

Smc

100

GD Unk

Bge

350

GD Unk

Smc

100

GD Unk

Smc

50

GD Unk

Smc

50

GD Unk

AK

3000

T3/3DSP Unident

Pat

100

T1/1DUS

Abrahamson Jul 45 31/15 38-53N 141-35E Pat 100 GD WIS 31 38-24N 141-15E PC 442 Ch 42 PR says 3 torp missed, hit by 40mm, mast & oil in water, headed for beach at 3 kts. WS11-49 says D by sub att 31 Jul near Onagawa, S in Onagawa Bay by a/c 9 Aug. [Att 3 Aug 45 by 212 GATO; J says S 10 Aug by a/c @ 38-26N 141-30E.] Hazzard Jul 45 31/22 05-58N 102-34E Jk 40 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2-masts, boarded, burned & S, Chinese crew. Kroesen Jul 45 31 NW coast Java Fish 10 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH describes as “M.F.V.”, crew picked up. Clarabut Jul 45 31 Off Singapore CA NG Note IT 30 Singapore CA 13400 Takao Towed XE-3 to att on Takao. Fraser Jul 45 31 Singapore CA NG Expl IT 30 Singapore CA 13400 Takao XE-3 towed by HMS STYGIAN, diver set expl charges, heavy D. [W gives tons as standard displ after modifications; prev D by 227 DARTER 23 Oct 44.] TROM says hole blown stbd hull 2130, keel buckled & turrets disabled. Scuttled in Malacca Strait Oct 46. Kent Jul 45 31 Off Singapore CA NG Note IT 30 Singapore CA 13400 Takao Towed XE-1 to att on Takao. Smart Jul 45 31 Singapore CA NG Expl IT 30 Singapore CA 13400 Takao XE-1 towed by HMS SPARK, diver set expl charges, heavy D. [W gives tons as standard displ after modifications; prev D by 227 DARTER 23 Oct 44.] See comment for XE-3.

Damg. Eval. S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3U S 03 D M D1

S S3 S S3 U NG T1PA DJ MM T1P

U NG T1PA DJ MM D1P

324

Attack Numbers 4521–4538 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 3 Jay Jul 45 31 Sunda Strait Cstr NG G M 31 Sundra Strait C-Fish 38 Nanyo M. #85 BSH says D. M1 says 1 killed. — — Jul 45 — — — — — I U Kammon Str. North C-AK 250 {Hino M. #8} Note Entrance [Insufficient info to identify att; date not given. M1 says 272T wooden Ms of this name not listed post-war but no record of loss.] 4 Hazzard Aug 45 1/07 05-32N 103-04E Jk 40 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2-masted junk, S by 5-inch. 4 Hazzard Aug 45 1/07 05-54N 102-39E Jk 40 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 40mm. 7 Westbrook Aug 45 1/18 04-21N 103-22E Jk 100 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says anchored, S by 40mm. 2 Stanley Aug 45 1 08-02S 115-10E Sch 30 Dem Ult 1 08-09S 114-05E NG 22 NG BSH says S. ULTRA rept, unident. 2 Stanley Aug 45 1 08-04S 115-03E Sch 50 Dem Ult 1 08-01S 115-10E NG 45 NG BSH says S; TACITURN later engaged shore batteries. ULTRA rept, unident.

Damg. Eval. D S S3 X U

8

S H

HMS TIPTOE 4521 — 4522

324 BLENNY 4523 324 BLENNY 4524 224 COD 4525 HMS TACITURN 4526 HMS TACITURN 4527 HMS THOROUGH 4528

HMS THOROUGH 4529

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Chandler Aug 45 1 Bewleleng Rds Lug 200 G M 1 Bewleleng C-AK 112 Hino M. Ult NG BSH says S. ULTRA says shelled & burned in att by 2 subs; had been burned in att 5 Jul. M1 says wooden Ms, no loss record but not listed post-war. [See att by 363 LIZARDFISH & 268 PUFFER 5 Jul 45.]

XE S S3 S S3 S D3 S S S2U S S S2U

D2P

Chandler Aug 45 1 Bewleleng Rds LC NG Ult 1 Bewleleng NG 24 Note BSH says S. ULTRA rept, unident. M1 lists this ship but does not record D.

G Shoei M.

Chandler Aug 45 1 Claim Unconfirmed Success Book says D, not in BSH.

Bewleleng Rds

G Unk

8

Chandler Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S.

Bewleleng Rds

HMS SEADOG 4532

4

Hobson Aug 45 1 Malacca Strait Lug 100 G Ult 1 03-02N 099-52E Ms NG NG BSH says joint with HMS SHALIMAR; date from Success Book. ULTRA rept aux sail S by 2 subs.

SJ S S2PU

HMS SHALIMAR 4533

4

Meeke Aug 45 1 S Malacca Str. Lug 100 G Ult 1 03-02N 099-52E Ms NG NG BSH says joint with HMS SEADOG; date from Success Book. ULTRA rept aux sail S by 2 subs.

SJ S S2PU

HMS SHALIMAR 4534

4

Meeke Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S.

Aug 45 1

S Malacca Str.

Jk

20

Dem Unk

S

331 BUGARA 4535

3

Schade Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

Aug 45 2/02

06-40N 101-51E

Sch

211

GN Unk

266 POGY 4536

10 Bowers, J.M. Aug 45 2/06 37-31N 135-45E AO 10000 T1/5TUR Ult Unident PR says thud heard, brown smoke seen. ULTRA rept torp att, no D @ 37-35N 136-10E. First 4 torps were MK 18-2, 1 dud hit; 5th was DOGY (MK28) missed.

HMS THOROUGH 4530 HMS THOROUGH 4531

8

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

8

Aug 45 1

LC

NG

S S S2 D D4

Sch

100

G Unk

S S3

S3 S S3

331 BUGARA 4537

3

Schade Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

Aug 45 2/06

06-31N 101-52E

Cstr

20

GD Unk

331 BUGARA 4538

3

Schade Claim Unconfirmed PR says S.

Aug 45 2/07

06-48N 101-59E

Sch

180

GD Unk

D L4U S S3 S S3

325 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 331 BUGARA 4539

3

331 BUGARA 4540

3

331 BUGARA 4541

3

394 RAZORBACK 5 4542 394 RAZORBACK 5 4543 394 RAZORBACK 5 4544 394 RAZORBACK 5 4545 394 RAZORBACK 5 4546 394 RAZORBACK 5 4547 394 RAZORBACK 5 4548 394 RAZORBACK 5 4549 271 RAY 4550

8

HMS SEADOG 4551

4

HMS SHALIMAR 4552

4

HMS SEADOG 4553

4

HMS SHALIMAR 4554

4

HMS THOROUGH 4555

8

HMS TIPTOE 4556

3

HMS TRUMP 4557

3

331 BUGARA 4558

3

331 BUGARA 4559

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4539–4559 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Comments Schade Aug 45 2/08 06-38N 102-13E Cstr Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Schade Aug 45 2/10 06-29N 102-20E Sch Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Schade Aug 45 2/11 06-21N 102-15E Sch Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Brown Aug 45 2/13 44-41N 147-04E Trk Claim Unconfirmed PR says S to gunwales by 5-inch. Brown Aug 45 2/13 44-41N 147-04E Trk Claim Unconfirmed PR says S to gunwales by 5-inch. Brown Aug 45 2/14 44-37N 146-55E Lug Claim Unconfirmed PR says left settling. Brown Aug 45 2/14 44-37N 146-55E Trk Claim Unconfirmed PR says hole amidships, deck awash. Brown Aug 45 2/14 44-37N 146-55E Trk Claim Unconfirmed PR says burning & settling. Brown Aug 45 2/14 44-37N 146-55E Trk Claim Unconfirmed PR says S with superstructure above surface. Brown Aug 45 2/14 44-37N 146-55E Trk Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire. Brown Aug 45 2/14 44-37N 146-55E Trk Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 5-inch and 40mm. Kinsella Aug 45 2/19 06-45N 101-39E Jk Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 masts, S by 5-inch. Hobson Aug 45 2 S Malacca Str. Tug Claim Unconfirmed BSH says joint with HMS SHALIMAR; date from Success Book. Meeke Aug 45 2 S Malacca Str. Tug Claim Unconfirmed BSH says joint with HMS SEADOG; date from Success Book. Hobson Aug 45 2 S Malacca Str. Ltr Claim Unconfirmed BSH says joint with HMS SHALIMAR; date from Success Book. Meeke Aug 45 2 S Malacca Str. Ltr Claim Unconfirmed BSH says joint with HMS SEADOG; date from Success Book. Chandler Aug 45 2 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S. Jay Aug 45 2 Claim Unconfirmed Joint with HMS TRUMP. Catlow Aug 45 2 Claim Unconfirmed Joint with HMS TIPTOE. Schade Aug 45 3/08 Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Schade Aug 45 3/08 Note PR says S, ident as Navy Junk 2218.

Tons

Vessel Name

18

GD Unk

117

GD Unk

150

GD Unk

350

GD Unk

350

GD Unk

150

GD Unk

250

GD Unk

250

GD Unk

250

GD Unk

250

GD Unk

250

GD Unk

30

GT Unk

20

G Unk

20

G Unk

75

G Unk

75

G Unk

Damg. Eval. S S3 S S3 S S3 S D3 S D3 D D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 D D3 D D3 S S3 SJ S3P SJ S3P SJ S3P SJ S3P

Bewleleng Rds

Sch

120

G Unk

05-51S 105-38E

Cstr(2) NG

G Unk

05-51S 105-38E

Cstr(2) NG

G Unk

06-44N 101-47E

Trk

56

GD Unk

06-59N 101-36E

Jk

100

S S3 SJ S3P SJ S3P S

S3 GD S Navy Junk 2218 S2Q

Attack Numbers 4560–4577

326

Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments 13 Holden Aug 45 3/13 39-06N 142-02E Esc 800 T1/1DUS W 3 38-24N 141-15E PC 442 Ch 42 Note PR says CUTY att on 2 patrollers (Kaibokan), heard screws stop, b/u noise, 1 sighted later, dropped d/c. [Chart in I shows sub att on Ch 42 but table shows S by a/c @ Onagawa 3 Aug; W says D here, J & W say Ch 42 S 10 Aug by a/c @ 38-26N 141-30E.] 8 Kinsella Aug 45 3/18 09-51N 099-15E Jk 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S by 5-inch. 8 Kinsella Aug 45 3/18 09-51N 099-15E Jk 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S by 5-inch. 8 Kinsella Aug 45 3/18 09-51N 099-15E Jk 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S by 5-inch. 4 Hazzard Aug 45 3/18 04-37N 103-30E Sam 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says burned. 4 Hazzard Aug 45 3/19 04-57N 103-25E Jk 50 GD PR Thong Ah PR ident as 3-masted jk Thong Ah, #S-2084, sunk by 5-inch. 4 Meeke Aug 45 3 S Malacca Str. Tug 10 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 4 Meeke Aug 45 3 S Malacca Str. Ltr 50 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. 3 Catlow Aug 45 3 05-51S 105-38E AK 6000 T2/5 Ult Note BSH says att AO, 3 MV, DD & 2 escorts; 1 seen afire & S later. ULTRA rept Tencho M escaped 4 torp 1st att @ 05-18S 106-07E; others were Fuyo M ( JPJQ), Repair Ship #2, Seiha M ( JMCM) towing 500T AO, P 109 escort. WS1 says evaded torps ca 1720, hit stbd in #3 hold by 1 torp ca 1850, split in two & S, 121 killed. [See HMS TIPTOE att later same day.] 3 Jay Aug 45 3 05-51S 105-38E AK 4000 T1/4 SM 3 05-07S 106-05E A-AK 2608 Tencho M. BSH says fired at leading ship, hit heard, masts of wreck visible later. ULTRA rept S by 1 torp in 2nd att, was with Fuyo M ( JPJQ), Repair Ship #2, Seiha M ( JMCM) towing 500T AO, P 109 escort. WS1 says evaded 8 torp ca 1720 & 1850, then hit by 1 stbd #3 hold, split in two & S. M1 says 12 crew, 2 gunners, & 107 of 400 military passengers killed. [Missed by HMS TRUMP earlier same day.] 3 Schade Aug 45 4/07 10-10N 099-20E Cstr 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 3 Schade Aug 45 4/07 10-02N 099-16E Jk 300 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 4 Hazzard Aug 45 4/08 04-52N 103-26E Sam 20 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 3 Schade Aug 45 4/08 09-59N 099-17E Sch 450 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 8 Kinsella Aug 45 4/10 10-52N 099-28E Jk 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S by 5-inch. 8 Kinsella Aug 45 4/10 10-52N 099-28E Jk 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S by 5-inch. 8 Kinsella Aug 45 4/10 10-52N 099-28E Jk 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2 masts, S by 5-inch. 8 Kinsella Aug 45 4/21 11-12N 099-36E Jk 75 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, set afire, S by 5-inch. 8 Kinsella Aug 45 4/21 11-12N 099-36E Jk 75 GN

212 GATO 4560

271 RAY 4561 271 RAY 4562 271 RAY 4563 324 BLENNY 4564 324 BLENNY 4565 HMS SHALIMAR 4566 HMS SHALIMAR 4567 HMS TRUMP 4568

HMS TIPTOE 4569

331 BUGARA 4570 331 BUGARA 4571 324 BLENNY 4572 331 BUGARA 4573 271 RAY 4574 271 RAY 4575 271 RAY 4576 271 RAY 4577 271 RAY

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Damg. Eval. S D D3

S S3 S S3 S S3 S D3 S S2Q S S3 S S3 S 03

S S S1

S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S

327 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 4578 324 BLENNY 4579

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Comments Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, set afire, S by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 4/23 PR

Location

Attack Numbers 4578–4598 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name Unk

05-40N 102-52E

Jk

30

GD Kemaman #2145

PR says S. HMS THOROUGH 4580 324 BLENNY 4581 324 BLENNY 4582 234 KINGFISH 4583 234 KINGFISH 4584 271 RAY 4585 271 RAY 4586 324 BLENNY 4587 324 BLENNY 4588 331 BUGARA 4589 331 BUGARA 4590 266 POGY 4591 324 BLENNY 4592 324 BLENNY 4593 286 BILLFISH 4594 333 BUMPER 4595 333 BUMPER 4596 333 BUMPER 4597 331 BUGARA 4598

8

Damg. Eval.

Chandler Aug 45 4 08-03S 114-57E Sch 80 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. 4 Hazzard Aug 45 5/01 05-05N 103-23E Jk 75 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, S by demo charge. 4 Hazzard Aug 45 5/02 05-01N 103-23E Jk 75 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3-masted junk, S by 40mm. 12 Keegan Aug 45 5/02 50-43N 156-38E Sam 75 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5-inch, stern blow off, low in water. 12 Keegan Aug 45 5/02 50-43N 156-38E Sam 75 GN M 5 SE Shimusu-To C-Ms 24 Shoho M. #5 PR says hit by 5-inch, seen to S. M1 says 10 killed. 8 Kinsella Aug 45 5/04 11-29N 099-39E Jk 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, set afire by 5-inch, S. 8 Kinsella Aug 45 5/04 11-29N 099-39E Jk 50 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, set afire by 5-inch, S. 4 Hazzard Aug 45 5/04 04-56N 103-26E Jk 30 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch, crew taken aboard. 4 Hazzard Aug 45 5/05 04-55N 103-25E Jk 30 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch, crew taken aboard. 3 Schade Aug 45 5/06 10-11N 099-22E Sch 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 3 Schade Aug 45 5/06 10-46N 099-15E Jk 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. 10 Bowers, J.M. Aug 45 5/07 39-52N 138-52E AO 5000 T2/2DUP IJSM 5 39-40N 138-35E C-AK 2220 Kotohirasan M. PR says seen to S, motion pictures taken. WS1 says torp & S ca 0700 5 Aug @ loc given, casualties not given. 4 Hazzard Aug 45 5/08 05-02N 103-45E Jk 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2-masted junk, S by 5-inch. 4 Hazzard Aug 45 5/10 05-10N 103-49E Jk 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 2-masted junk, S by 5-inch. 8 Farley Aug 45 5/11 38-51N 121-39E AK 4000 T3/4DUP IJSM 5 38-51N 121-39E C-AK 1091 Kori M. PR says hits seen, S. WS1 says was captured ship; torp & S ca 1100 5 Aug @ loc given, 8 killed. M1 ident as ex-Ch Kwanglee. 2 Williams, J.W. Aug 45 5/12 01-31S 105-34E YT 50 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. 2 Williams, J.W. Aug 45 5/12 01-31S 105-34E Bge 150 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. 2 Williams, J.W. Aug 45 5/12 01-36S 105-24E Lug 75 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says settled in shallow water. 3 Schade Aug 45 5/13 10-53N 099-31E Cstr 20 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S.

S3 S S2Q S S3 S S3 S S3 S D3 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S D3 S S3

328

Attack Numbers 4599–4618 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 324 BLENNY 4599

4

324 BLENNY 4600

4

329 CHUB 4601

3

329 CHUB 4602

3

329 CHUB 4603

3

331 BUGARA 4604

3

HMS SEADOG 4605

4

HMS SHALIMAR 4606

4

HMS SEADOG 4607

4

HMS SHALIMAR 4608

4

HMS SOLENT 4609

3

HMS SLEUTH 4610

3

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Hazzard Aug 45 5/16 04-40N 103-29E Jk 30 GD PR #1176 PR says 2-masted junk #1176, S by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 5/17 04-42N 103-30E Jk 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. Rhymes Aug 45 5/18 07-46S 114-24E AT 725 T1/1TSV M 5 Sub position AT 290 Gina PR says 46 5-inch hits, then hit by torp on beach; POW identified as ex-Du Ginah. M1 says was captured Dutch steam tug. Rhymes Aug 45 5/18 07-46S 114-24E Bge 100 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says salvage barge tied up by beached tug, seen to S. Rhymes Aug 45 5/18 07-46S 114-24E YT 200 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says moored by beached tug, settled to bottom. Schade Aug 45 5/19 10-42N 099-24E Sch 64 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Hobson Aug 45 5 S Malacca Str. Cstr 250 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says joint with HMS SHALIMAR. Meeke Aug 45 5 S Malacca Str. Cstr 250 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says joint with HMS SEADOG. Hobson Aug 45 5 Malacca Strait Jk 120 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Meeke Aug 45 5 S Malacca Str. Jk(3) 40 Dem Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S; date from Success Book. Martin, J.D. Aug 45 5-15 Gulf of Siam Jk(8) NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says joint with HMS SLEUTH. [Exact dates not given for att on 15 ships here & later except those on 6 S3P & 10 Aug; Chinese crews of all 15 saved.] Martin, K.H. Aug 45 5-15 Gulf of Siam Jk(8) NG G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says joint with HMS SOLENT. [Exact dates not given for att on 15 ships here & later except for those on 6 & 10 Aug; Chinese crews of all 15 saved.] Hazzard Aug 45 6/00 04-29N 103-34E Jk 30 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 6/02 04-43N 103-33E Sam 20 GN PR 17 Syoka #19 PR says burned & S. Schade Aug 45 6/07 08-39N 100-20E Jk 125 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S.

Damg. Eval. S S2Q S S3 S S S1 S S3 S D3 S S3 SJ S3P SJ S3P S S3 S S3 SJ S3P SJ S3P

324 BLENNY 4611

4

324 BLENNY 4612

4

331 BUGARA 4613

3

417 TENCH 4614

3

Baskett Aug 45 6/14 36-07N 125-59E Sch 100 Claim Unconfirmed PR says schooners anchored behind breakwater, about 40 5-inch hits, 1 capsized.

GD Unk

S

417 TENCH 4615

3

Baskett Aug 45 6/14 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 5-inch.

36-07N 125-59E

Sch

100

GD Unk

S

417 TENCH 4616

3

Baskett Aug 45 6/14 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 5-inch.

36-07N 125-59E

Sch

100

GD Unk

S

417 TENCH 4617

3

Baskett Aug 45 6/14 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 5-inch.

36-07N 125-59E

Sch

100

GD Unk

S

417 TENCH 4618

3

Baskett Aug 45 6/14 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 5-inch.

36-07N 125-59E

Sch

100

GD Unk

D

417 TENCH

3

Baskett

36-07N 125-59E

Sch

100

GD

D

Aug 45 6/14

S S3 S S2Q S S3

D3

D3

D3

D3

D4

329 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 4619 417 TENCH 4620

3

417 TENCH 4621

3

417 TENCH 4622

3

417 TENCH 4623

3

417 TENCH 4624

3

331 BUGARA 4625

3

331 BUGARA 4626

3

331 BUGARA 4627

3

HMS SOLENT 4628

3

HMS SLEUTH 4629

3

324 BLENNY 4630

4

324 BLENNY 4631

4

331 BUGARA 4632

3

324 BLENNY 4633

4

286 BILLFISH 4634

8

331 BUGARA 4635

3

331 BUGARA 4636

3

367 ICEFISH 4637

5

324 BLENNY 4638

4

324 BLENNY

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4619–4638 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5-inch. Baskett Aug 45 6/14 36-07N 125-59E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5-inch. Baskett Aug 45 6/14 36-07N 125-59E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5-inch. Baskett Aug 45 6/14 36-07N 125-59E Sch 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5-inch. Baskett Aug 45 6/14 36-07N 125-59E Trk 100 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 5-inch. Baskett Aug 45 6/14 36-07N 125-59E Tra 30 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says ran onto rocks. Schade Aug 45 6/19 07-24N 101-25E Cstr 30 GT Ult 6 06-40N 101-58E Jk NG NG PR 24 Jul says all craft boarded before being S. ULTRA rept 4 junks S by gun or demo by BUGARA, SOLENT, & SLEUTH. Schade Aug 45 6/19 06-51N 101-44E Jk 26 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded & S. Schade Aug 45 6/19 06-51N 101-44E Sch 75 GT Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded & S. Martin, J.D. Aug 45 6 06-40N 101-58E Jk(4) NG G Ult NG BSH says S. ULTRA says 4 junks S by gun or demo by SOLENT, SLEUTH, & 331 BUGARA this date. [See 331 BUGARA entries.] Martin, K.H. Aug 45 6 06-40N 101-58E Jk(4) NG G Ult NG BSH says S. ULTRA says 4 junks S by gun or demo by SLEUTH, SOLENT, & 331 BUGARA this date. BUGARA PR says 2 S by SLEUTH. Hazzard Aug 45 6/21 04-34N 103-30E Jk 15 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 40mm. Hazzard Aug 45 6/23 04-31N 103-31E Jk 20 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S with shotgun holes. Schade Aug 45 6/22 06-42N 101-57E Jk 60 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Hazzard Aug 45 6/23 04-32N 103-31E Jk 30 GN Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S with shotgun holes. Farley Aug 45 7/09 38-48N 121-23E AK 1200 T1/2DUP M 7 Off Huangchintai XAG 759 Hai Wang PR says bow straight up after hit. ULTRA rept att. M1 says was armed depot ship of Manchukuo Coast Guard, 7 crew killed. Schade Aug 45 7/06 06-29N 101-59E Cstr 26 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Schade Aug 45 7/12 07-10N 101-33E Cstr 28 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. Peterson Aug 45 7/17 00-16S 106-45E Lug 15 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 7/02 04-32N 103-34E Jk 50 GN PR Taikong Koaynor #185 PR says 2-masted junk S by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 7/04 04-33N 102-37E Jk 30 GN

Damg. Eval. D4 D D4 D D4 D D4 D D3 D D3 S S S2U S S2U S S2U SJ S3P SJ S3P S S3 S D3 S S3 S D3 S S S1 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S2Q S

Attack Numbers 4639–4660 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 4639 324 BLENNY 4640

4

324 BLENNY 4641

4

271 RAY 4642

8

271 RAY 4643

8

271 RAY 4644

8

271 RAY 4645

8

271 RAY 4646

8

271 RAY 4647

8

271 RAY 4648

8

271 RAY 4649

8

271 RAY 4650

8

271 RAY 4651

8

271 RAY 4652

8

271 RAY 4653

8

271 RAY 4654

8

271 RAY 4655

8

271 RAY 4656

8

271 RAY 4657

8

271 RAY 4658

8

271 RAY 4659

8

271 RAY 4660

8

330 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Location Comments Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 7/22 05-28N 102-51E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S junk #2-4922 by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 7/22 05-38N 102-57E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by 5-inch. Kinsella Aug 45 7/00 11-30N 099-37E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 masts, set afire by 40mm. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, left afire or S in 15 ft of water. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 masts, left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 masts, left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 masts, left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/18 11-05N 099-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 masts, left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/22 10-56N 099-29E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, left burning or S in 4 ft of water. Kinsella Aug 45 7/22 10-56N 099-29E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 masts, left afire or S.

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

Unk Jk

30

GN #2-4922

Jk

30

GN Unk

Cstr

10

GD Unk

Sch

250

GD Unk

Sch

250

GD Unk

Sch

250

GD Unk

Sch

250

GD Unk

Sch

250

GD Unk

Sch

250

GD Unk

Sch

180

GD Unk

Jk

75

GD Unk

Jk

75

Burn Unk

Jk

75

Burn Unk

Jk

75

Burn Unk

Jk

75

Burn Unk

Jk

50

Burn Unk

Jk

30

Burn Unk

Jk

30

Burn Unk

Jk

30

GD Unk

Jk

50

GD Unk

Jk

30

GD Unk

S3 S S2Q S S3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3

331 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 271 RAY 4661

8

271 RAY 4662

8

271 RAY 4663

8

271 RAY 4664

8

271 RAY 4665

8

HMS SHALIMAR 4666

4

372 LAMPREY 4667

3

324 BLENNY 4668

4

324 BLENNY 4669

4

324 BLENNY 4670

4

324 BLENNY 4671

4

324 BLENNY 4672

4

324 BLENNY 4673

4

324 BLENNY 4674

4

324 BLENNY 4675

4

324 BLENNY 4676

4

262 MUSKALLUNGE 4677 262 MUSKALLUNGE 4678 264 PARGO 4679

264 PARGO 4680

7

7 8

8

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Comments Kinsella Aug 45 7/22 Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/22 Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/22 Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/22 Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Kinsella Aug 45 7/22 Claim Unconfirmed PR says left afire or S. Meeke Aug 45 7 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says S; date in Success Book. McDonald Aug 45 8/06 PR

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Location

Type

Tons

Vessel Name

10-56N 099-29E

Jk

30

GD Unk

10-56N 099-29E

Jk

30

GD Unk

10-56N 099-29E

Jk

30

GD Unk

10-56N 099-29E

Jk

30

GD Unk

10-56N 099-29E

Jk

30

GD Unk

S Malacca Str.

Cstr

150

G Unk

01- N 101- E

Lug

12

GD SE Bintang Timoer

Jk

20

GD Trenganu

Jk

30

GD Unk

Jk

15

GD Unk

Jk

15

GD Unk

Jk

30

GD

Jk

30

GD Unk

Jk

30

GD Unk

Sch

20

GD Chuanncey

Jk

30

GD Unk

PR says boarded, seen to S. Hazzard Aug 45 8/03 05-36N 102-54E PR PR says 2 masts, name on stern, S by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 8/06 05-26N 103-08E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 8/06 05-24N 103-09E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by shotgun holes. Hazzard Aug 45 8/06 05-25N 103-10E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by shotgun. Hazzard Aug 45 8/08 05-13N 103-17E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 masts, S by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 8/08 05-13N 103-17E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 2 masts, S by 5-inch. Hazzard Aug 45 8/08 05-15N 103-15E Claim Unconfirmed PR says not S. Hazzard Aug 45 8/09 05-13N 103-14E Note PR says 2-masted junk, S by 5-inch, ident as Chuanncey. Hazzard Aug 45 8/10 05-14N 103-17E Claim Unconfirmed PR says not S. Lawrence Aug 45 8/15 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 40mm.

Attack Numbers 4661–4680

46-41N 151-43E

Damg. Eval. S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S D3 S S3 S S2Q S S2Q S S3 S D3 S D3 S Unk S3 S S3 D D3 S S2Q D D3

Trk

200

GD Unk

Lawrence Aug 45 8/15 46-41N 151-43E Trk 200 GD Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit by 40mm. Bell Aug 45 8/15 41-23N 131-25E AK 5200 T3/6DUP SM 8 41-15N 131-19E A-AK 5462 Rashin M. IJ {5455} PR says fired at convoy of 4 AKs & 2 esc, hits heard, 2 later seen stopped, 1 smoking & 1 down by stern. WS2 says convoy c/o 6 marus & 2 escorts; hit 1405 by 3 torp, split in two & S. M1 says 35 crew, 51 gunners, and ca 1100 troops & passengers killed. [2nd ship was prob taking off survivors.] Bell Aug 45 8/15 41-23N 131-25E AK 2000 T2/ DUP S Note PR says hits heard, seen stopped. WS2 mentions no other hits. [Prob taking off survivors of prev att.]

D D3 D D3 S S S1 D 03

Attack Numbers 4681–4701 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 264 PARGO 4681

8 S

391 POMFRET 4682

6

324 BLENNY 4683

4

324 BLENNY 4684

4

324 BLENNY 4685

4

HMS SPUR 4686

1

324 BLENNY 4687

4

324 BLENNY 4688

4

324 BLENNY 4689

4

329 CHUB 4690

3

417 TENCH 4691

3

417 TENCH 4692

3

417 TENCH 4693

3

HMS TIPTOE 4694

3

HMS TRUMP 4695

3

337 CARBONERO 2 4696 337 CARBONERO 2 4697 324 BLENNY 4698

4

324 BLENNY 4699

4

324 BLENNY 4700

4

324 BLENNY 4701

4

324 BLENNY

4

332 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Location Comments Bell Aug 45 8/15 41-23N 131-25E Note PR says hits heard. WS2 mentions no other hits. Hess, J.B. Aug 45 8/20 32-01N 129-02E Claim Unconfirmed PR says disintegrated from 5-inch hits. Hazzard Aug 45 8/09 05-24N 103-16E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Hazzard Aug 45 8/10 05-24N 103-16E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Hazzard Aug 45 8/23 06-00N 102-31E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, S by 5-inch. Beale Aug 45 8-18 S Malacca Str. Claim Unconfirmed Exact dates not given. Hazzard Aug 45 9/05 05-25N 103-08E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, S. Hazzard Aug 45 9/07 05-22N 103-10E Claim Unconfirmed PR says 3 masts, S. Hazzard Aug 45 9/07 05-22N 102-09E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S by 5-inch. Rhymes Aug 45 9/12 07-52S 114-28E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S on reef, hit by 5-inch and 40mm. Baskett Aug 45 9/15 38-48N 121-01E Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to S. Baskett Aug 45 9/15 38-48N 121-01E Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to S. Baskett Aug 45 9/15 38-48N 121-01E Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to S. Jay Aug 45 9 N Sunda Strait Claim Unconfirmed BSH says joint with HMS TRUMP. Catlow Aug 45 9 N Sunda Strait Claim Unconfirmed BSH says joint with HMS TIPTOE. Murphy, C.L. Aug 45 10/05 04-35N 103-30E Claim Unconfirmed PR says left broken & sinking. Murphy, C.L. Aug 45 10/05 04-38N 103-30E Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit by 20mm, probably S. Hazzard Aug 45 10/07 05-26N 103-22E PR PR says junk #2901 S. Hazzard Aug 45 10/07 05-48N 102-42E Claim Unconfirmed PR says S. Hazzard Aug 45 10/08 05-38N 102-49E Claim Unconfirmed PR says wooden barge, S. Hazzard Aug 45 10/08 05-38N 102-49E Claim Unconfirmed PR says wooden barge, S. Hazzard Aug 45 10/08 05-38N 102-49E

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

AK

2000

T1/ DUP

Jk

80

GT Unk

Jk

30

GN Unk

Jk

30

GN Unk

Jk

100

GD Unk

Jk(11)

NG

G+Dem Unk

Jk

75

GD Unk

Jk

50

GD Unk

Trk

300

GD Unk

SC

200

GD Unk

AT

300

T1/2DSR Unident

Bge

400

T1/1DSR Unident

Bge

400

T1/2DSR Unident

AO

800

G Unk

AO

800

G Unk

Sch

50

GN Unk

Sam

10

GN Unk

Jk

30

GD #2901

Jk

30

GD Unk

Bge

100

GD Unk

Bge

100

GD Unk

YT

250

GD

Damg. Eval. D 03 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S S3 S D3 S S3U S S3U S S3U SJ S3P SJ S3P S D3 S D3 S S2Q S S3 S S3 S S3 S

333 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 4702 323 CAIMAN 4703 337 CARBONERO 4704

4

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4702–4721 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Comments Claim Unconfirmed PR says tug was towing barges just S and 2 more set afire & S later. Fey Aug 45 10/13 05-58S 114-10E Prau PR PR says S by 40mm.

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

Unk 13

GD Sari Berkat

S3 S S2Q

Murphy, C.L. Aug 45 10/22 05-45N 102-42E Sch 100 GN S Ult 10 Merchang Ms NG NG S PR says boarded, seen to S. ULTRA rept S ca 2400. S2U — — — Aug 45 — — — — — X 4705 I 10 Chong jin C-AK 2857 {Daishun M.} S S SA [No likely sub att; J says Taishun M S by mine @ 41-26N 129-49E; WS1 says S by a/c in Chong jin XE Hbr.] HMS SOLENT 3 Martin, J.D. Aug 45 10 09-40N 099-59E Jk(3) NG G SJ 4706 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says joint with HMS SLEUTH. S3P HMS SLEUTH 3 Martin, K.H. Aug 45 10 09-40N 099-59E Jk(3) NG G SJ 4707 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says joint with HMS SOLENT. S3P 264 PARGO 8 Bell Aug 45 11/02 41-17N 139-04E AK 2000 T2/4NSR S 4708 Claim Unconfirmed PR says hit heard, pip faded from radar. 03 368 JALLAO 4 Icenhower Aug 45 11/02 38-03N 133-12E AK 4000 T3/8NUP S 4709 IJSM 11 38-06N 130-20E A/C-AK 5795 Teihoku M. S PR says broke up & S after 3 salvos. [Ex-Fr Persee, ex-Pierre; see 409 PIPER att 14 Aug.] WS1 S1 says was captured ship; torp & S 11 Aug @ loc given, 28 killed. 324 BLENNY 4 Hazzard Aug 45 11/04 05-45N 102-46E Bge 200 GN S 4710 PR Toaan M. PR says S. S2Q 324 BLENNY 4 Hazzard Aug 45 11/04 05-46N 102-46E Bge 200 GN S 4711 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. S3 404 SPIKEFISH 4 Managhan Aug 45 11/05 28-37N 124-13E Trk 250 GT S 4712 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S, 3 Korean POW. S3 391 POMFRET 6 Hess, J.B. Aug 45 11/09 32-46N 128-44E Trk 100 GD S 4713 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says bow blown off, sinking. S3 324 BLENNY 4 Hazzard Aug 45 11/09 05-01N 102-32E Jk 30 GD S 4714 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S. S3 324 BLENNY 4 Hazzard Aug 45 11/11 06-38N 102-06E Jk 50 GN S 4715 PR Tayhang #1093 PR says S. S2Q 329 CHUB 3 Rhymes Aug 45 11/12 08-34S 115-46E Trk 200 GD S 4716 M 11 Sub position A-Ms 150 Sakura M. #32 D PR says was being towed, left drifting with 75 deg list. Cundall ident per SRH 184 & JMSL. M1 D1 says was at Soerabaja at end of war. 329 CHUB 3 Rhymes Aug 45 11/12 08-34S 115-46E Pkt 75 GD D 4717 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 5 hits, slight D. D3 409 PIPER 3 Beach Aug 45 11/20 31-52N 129-49E Fish 5 GT S 4718 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says seen to S. S3 409 PIPER 3 Beach Aug 45 11/20 31-52N 129-49E Fish 5 GT D 4719 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says crew abandoned boat. D3 337 CARBONERO 2 Murphy, C.L. Aug 45 11/22 05-45N 102-42E Sam 20 GN S 4720 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, seen to S. S3 337 CARBONERO 2 Murphy, C.L. Aug 45 12/02 05-36N 102-53E Jk 150 GN S 4721 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, seen to S. S3 423 TORSK 2 Lewellen Aug 45 12/09 36-15N 133-27E AK 1500 T1/2DUP S

Attack Numbers 4722–4739 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 4722 475 ARGONAUT 4723

1

372 LAMPREY 4724

3

HMS THOROUGH 4725

8

334 Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Reference Source(s) Date Location Comments Claim Unconfirmed PR says seen to S, survivors in water, photos. Schmidt, J.S. Aug 45 12/15 34-22N 125-33E Claim Unconfirmed PR says demolished but hull not S. McDonald Aug 45 12/20 06- S 108- E Claim Unconfirmed PR says boarded & set afire.

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

Unident Jk

25

GD Unk

Prau

10

Burn Unk

Chandler Aug 45 12 Bewleleng Rds Sch 120 Dem Note Palange BSH says S; name from Success Book. 403 ATULE 4 Maurer Aug 45 13/01 42-11N 142-14E PF 800 T1/6NSR 4726 IJST 13 42-16N 142-12E PF 940 CD 6 W {CD 4} PR says seen to blow up & S. WS4 & TROM say left Kushiro 12 Aug with cargo of gasoline, torp early 13 Aug between Cape Erimo & Muroran, expl & S with all hands, 200 killed. Fukui says S off Erimo Point, stricken after war. {W says CD 4 S here, CD 6 surrendered at end of war.} [J lists as 800T, says CD 4 S 28 Jul 45 by a/c.] 403 ATULE 4 Maurer Aug 45 13/01 42-11N 142-14E PF 800 T2/ NSR 4727 IS 13 42-16N 142-12E PF 940 CD 16 PR says hits heard. WS4 says was with CD 6, not D. [Survived war.] 337 CARBONERO 2 Murphy, C.L. Aug 45 13/04 05-06N 103-21E Sch 100 GN 4728 Ult 13 Marchang NG NG NG PR says boarded, seen to S. ULTRA rept sub S commercial ship. 423 TORSK 2 Lewellen Aug 45 13/15 36-16N 136-03E AK 1500 T1/3DUP 4729 SM 13 36-17N 136-09E C-AK 886 Kaiho M. IJ {873} PR says hit seen, S. WS1 says torp & S ca 1500 13 Aug @ loc given, 1 killed. 391 POMFRET 6 Hess, J.B. Aug 45 13/23 33-48N 126-50E Jk 150 GN 4730 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says 3 masts, left sinking. 337 CARBONERO 2 Murphy, C.L. Aug 45 13/24 05-50N 102-41E Sch 100 GN 4731 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, seen to S. 337 CARBONERO 2 Murphy, C.L. Aug 45 14/03 06-04N 102-36E Jk 50 GN 4732 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says boarded, seen to S. 404 SPIKEFISH 4 Managhan Aug 45 14/04 29-02N 123-53E SS 1500 T2/6TUR 4733 WIJT 13-4 E China Sea SS 1660 I-373 PR says POW identified as I-382. TROM says left Sasebo 9 Aug for Formosa on 1st mission after conversion to tanker, 84 killed, 1 taken POW. 423 TORSK 2 Lewellen Aug 45 14/11 35-42N 134-52E PF 1500 T1/1DUP 4734 WIS 14 35-41N 134-38E PF 810 CD 47 J {800e} DOGY att, PR says seen to S. WS says left Maizuru to meet convoy, ca 1040 stern was crushed by acoustic torp & S @ sub position. 423 TORSK 2 Lewellen Aug 45 14/12 35-42N 134-52E PF 1500 T2/2DUS 4735 WISM 14 35-41N 134-38E PF 810 CD 13 J {800e} PR says DOGY hit, b/u noise, screws & pinging stopped, believed CUTY also exploded. WS says left Sakai to meet convoy; ca 1220 arr at scene of CD 47 sinking, while rescuing survivors evaded 2 torp but at 1227 was hit in stern by acoustic torp & S stern first 1255 @ 35-41N 134-35E, casualties not given. 285 BALAO 10 Worthington Aug 45 14/15 39-12N 141-36E Pkt 125 GD 4736 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says S by 5-inch & 40mm. 285 BALAO 10 Worthington Aug 45 14/15 39-12N 141-36E Pkt 125 GD 4737 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says hit, beached. HMS STATESMAN 9 Bulkeley Aug 45 14 Malacca Strait Jk(5) 190 G+Dem 4738 Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S during 24 hrs before end of hostilities. 409 PIPER 3 Beach Aug 45 14/17 36-40N 131-55E Mis 100 Dem 4739 Claim Unconfirmed Unk PR says wooden fishing/landing craft type, shot up, half S & abandoned; set afire with thermite

S3U D D3 S S4 S S2Q S S S1

D L L4 S S S2U S S S1 S D3 S S3 S S3 S S S1 S S S1 S S S1

S S3 D D3 S S3 D D2

335 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

HMS SEASCOUT 4740

5

HMS SOLENT 4741

3

HMS STATESMAN 4742

9

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position

Attack Numbers 4740–4744 Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments grenades; later picked up 2 POW in boat marked Persee - Marseilles. [Attack not in SORG; Cundall says ex-Fr Persee ex-Pierre was chartered by Japan as Teihoku M; S 11 Aug by 368 JALLAO.] Kelly Aug 45 15 10-50N 099-29E APc 300 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH describes as coastal passenger ship. Martin, J.D. Aug 45 15 Gulf of Siam Pat 100 G Claim Unconfirmed Unk BSH says S. Bulkeley Aug 45 18 Claim Unconfirmed BSH says derelict, S after end of war.

Malacca Strait

Cstr

NG

T+G Unident

Damg. Eval.

S S3 S S3 S S3P

SOVIET SUBMARINE ATTACKS IN THE PACIFIC, AUGUST 1945 The attacks listed below are taken from Allied Submarine Attacks of World War II, European Theatre of Operations, 1939-1945, by Jürgen Rohwer (Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1997) by permission of the author. He lists the following sources for his data: Bozhenko, V. “Podvodniki Tikhookeantsy v boyakh s protivinkom (1941-1945 gg.)” Tajny podvodnoj vojny. Moskva, 1995, pp. 13-35. • Correspondence with Captain Prof. Teruaki, Kawano, Tokyo; the National Institute for Defense Studies, Tokyo; and Rolf Erikson, Phoenix, Arizona. • Karafuto Shsenshi. The War’s End. History of Sakhalin. Tokyo, pp. 335-45. • Koseisho Engokyoku, Sonan Kansen Meibo (list of shipping disasters in World War II.), pp. 192-3. • Strelbitskii, K. B., August 1945: Sovetsko-japonske vojna na more. Tsena Pobedy. Lvov, 1996. • “Velikaya Otechestvennaya. Den’za dnem. Iz khroniki boevykh dejstvij VMF v August i Septembr 1945 gg.” Morskoj sbornik, 8/9/1995. Boevaya deyatel’nost podvodnykh lodok Voenno-Morskoga Flota SSSR v Velikuyu Otechestvennuyu voynu 1941-1945 gg. Edited by G. I. Shchedrin et al. Vol. III: Galva 10: Boevaya Dejetel’nost podvodnykh lodok Tikhookeanskogo flota. Moscow: Voenizdat, 1969/70. Not accessible prior to the period of glasnost. Note: Comments in square brackets and evaluations have been added by J. D. Alden

Chronological Listing of Soviet Submarine Attacks Submarine Attack No. SHCH-126 4743 L-12 4744

L-12 4745

L-13 4746 L-12 4747

L-19 4748 L-19 4749

Ptl Commander Reference Source(s) Comments

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Position Date

Location

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval.

— Morozov Aug 45 21/16 Sea of Japan MB NG G S Roh Unk Motorboat S by 50 45mm shells. S3 — Shchelgantsev Aug 45 22/05 40m off Rumon Stmr 4000 T3 0 RohM 22 43-50N 141-13E ARC 1403 Ogasawara M. S 1st att with 3 torp assumed unsuccessful, but this Communication Dept submarine cable ship was S. 03 5 d/c were dropped. M1 says left Wakkanae 21 Aug with Japanese returnees; 56 crew & 585 passengers killed; 61 survivors rescued. [W lists as 1465T ARC, S 22 Aug by mine in Inland Sea.] — Shchelgantsev Aug 45 22/05 6m S of Rumon Stmr 10000 T3 S M 22 Off Rumoi XPG 2577 Shinko M. #2 D Roh 44-15N 141-26E AG Navy Special Service ship D, arr 0900 @ Rumoi harbor. M1 says was en rt Wakkanai-Otaru with D1 164 crew & 2548 evacuees, fired back at 2 surfaced subs & believed D one, ca 400 killed. [W lists as XPG, surrendered Aug 45 & used for repatriation.] — NG Aug 45 22/10 Off Abashiri Stmr NG T U Roh 22 44-05N 144-28E Stmr NG Daito M. #49 S Lost in L-13’s area of operation. S3 — Shchelgantsev Aug 45 22/12 Rumon Stmr 5950 T3 S M 22 44-04N 141-27E C-AK 887 Taito M. S Roh Stmr Transport Taito M S, 553 killed. M says Japanese sources report ship left Otomari 21 Aug with S1 evacuees from Sakhalin; ca 1000 22 Aug was shelled by sub despite showing white flag & S in 10 min, 670 of total 780 on board killed, 110 survivors picked up by XCM Koei M. — Kononenko Aug 45 22/22 Cape Nashi Stmr 8000 T S Roh 22 Laperouse Str. Stmr NG Tetsugo M. D Soviet sources say D; must have been in att by L-19, lost on mine in Laperouse Str. D3QL — Kononenko Aug 45 23 N Hokkaido NG NG T U Roh 23 N. Hokkaido PF 745 CD 75 S Kaibokan 75 missing since leaving Wakkanai harbor, Hokkaido 23 Aug; may have been victim of S4L L-19, but loss to mine is a possibility. [W & Fukui say lost 23 Aug on passage Wakhanai to Hokkaido, prob mined.]

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APPENDIX: U.S. AND ALLIED SUBMARINE MINELAYING ACTIVITIES The main data table lists some ships that have been evaluated as victims of submarinelaid mines. The list cannot be considered deﬁnitive in this regard, however, because of the difﬁculty of assessing the true effectiveness of U.S. and Allied minelaying efforts. U.S. submarines were not equipped with special minelaying features but carried mines that had to be discharged from the torpedo tubes. Two mines could be carried in place of each spare torpedo, but usually mixed loads were carried. In such cases the submarines would preferably go directly to the location of the mineﬁeld; after getting rid of the mines (which were disliked by most U.S. submariners) the boat would proceed on a regular combat patrol. Most of the Allied submarines operating in the Far East laid mines in the way just described, but two British boats, the Porpoise and Rorqual, and the Dutch O-19, were ﬁtted with special external mine tracks or tubes which permitted them to carry much larger loads of mines. As noted, damage inﬂicted by mines cannot easily be attributed to speciﬁc submarines or other agents. Casualties may have occurred days or months after the ﬁeld was laid, although the Japanese would be expected to attempt to sweep a ﬁeld as soon as it was discovered. Also, any unswept mines would tend to lose their effectiveness as they aged. Aircraft mines were laid in many of the areas mined by U.S. submarines, but the locations of the air

drops were necessarily less precise than those of the submarine plants. If the Japanese records fail to include accurate positions for ship losses in mined areas (which is often the case), attribution of a particular casualty to a speciﬁc mineﬁeld is essentially guesswork. The Japanese laid many protective mine ﬁelds outside their ports and anchorages, and these resulted in many frightening encounters by U.S. and Allied submarines. Indeed several U.S. boats are presumed to have been lost to enemy mines, as were a number of Japanese vessels that strayed from the narrow swept channels. Finally, there was the menace of ﬂoating mines, usually ones that broke loose from their moorings and drifted far from their original sites. U.S. submarines encountered many of these while running on the surface in daylight and tried to sink them with deck gun or small arms ﬁre. It is quite possible that some otherwise inexplicable cases of ship sinkings or damage could have been caused by these wandering death traps. In 1946 the United States Strategic Bombing Survey, in The Offensive Minelaying Campaign Against Japan (see sources list for reference), made the ﬁrst ofﬁcial assessment of the U.S. mining effort and concluded that 27 ships were sunk and another 27 damaged by mines laid by U.S. submarines. Unfortunately, many Japanese ships claimed sunk or damage are unidentiﬁed in the published report or their 337

338

Appendix names do not appear in any of the major data sources used for this compilation. From a cursory investigation of Strategic Bombing Survey source documents in the National Archives, Alden concluded that the above ﬁgures were based on wartime intelligence reports that lack post-war corroboration or have since been demonstrated to be inaccurate. JANAC, published a year later than the Strategic Bombing Survey, attributes only ﬁve ships totaling 18,553 tons to U.S. submarine mines and does not identify the submarines involved. These are as follows: Unknown Maru* Fukken Maru Teikin Maru Nikko Maru Tamon M. #15

4,000 2,558 1,972 3,098 6,925

20 December 42 29 December 42 27 July 43 1 July 44 26 January 45

*This ship has since been identiﬁed by IJN as Mitsuki Maru, 3,893 tons.

JANAC also lists seven ships attributed to British mines that can be correlated to submarine-laid mineﬁelds. Six of these are claimed in the British Staff History (BSH) as follows: (estimated tonnage indicated by “e”): Special Sub Chaser No. 8 (Cha 8) Takekun Maru Kyokko Maru Hosan Maru #1 Nikkaku Maru Special Minelayer No. 1 (Ma 1)

100e 3,029 593 868 1,946 500e

9 September 44 10 September 44 1 January 45 23 January 45 23 January 45

2,345

30 April 45

The following ship is claimed in BSH but attributed by JANAC to a Japanese mine. Kasumi Maru

1,400

Explanation of Mine Data Mine attacks are listed in the same format as the other submarine attacks, with the following additional explanations: Date: Where the sinking or damage is attributed to a mine laid by the submarine indicated, the date is that when the casualty occurred; the date when the mineﬁeld was laid is given in the comments. Source: The following abbreviations are used (see full explanation of sources in the main section): SBS J I W S

M

27 March 45

One additional ship is attributed by JANAC to British mines but not claimed in BSH. It appears more likely to have been sunk by a mine laid by USS Guitarro (SS363): Yuno Maru

other missing or conﬂicting data. Several possible additions to the list of submarine mining victims are included in the main data table, but a deﬁnitive evaluation would require a more detailed study of both Japanese and U.S. records.

12 May 44

The above data are indicative of the weakness of ofﬁcial assessments made so soon after the war. Casualties attributed to mines by more recent Japanese data sources are often difﬁcult or impossible to correlate to speciﬁc submarine mineﬁelds because of indeﬁnite locations and

BSH DNO

Strategic Bombing Survey JANAC The Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II Warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy Japanese records translated by William G. Somerville (noted in “Comments” as WS.) Japanese records translated by Erich Mühlthaler (noted in “Comments” as M1, etc.) British Naval Staff History De Nederlandse Onderzeedienst

Tons: Ships reported by SBS with tons shown as NG were counted in the SBS summary totals as 1200 tons each and 300 tons each if damaged, but these ﬁgures do not appear in the detailed SBS tables. Comments: Mine characteristics: The detailed characteristics of British mines are not known to the author. HMS Porpoise and Rorqual laid mines from tracks in the superstructure; these were reportedly Mk XVI self-mooring mines of which 50 could be carried. HNMS O-19 had vertical mine tubes in the superstructure from which it laid T III T Vickers

339 moored-type mines. The T-class British subs laid M Mk II mines from torpedo tubes; these were presumably magnetic mines similar to the U.S. Mk 12. Alden Eval: The system used for mines is modiﬁed from that used for torpedo attacks. For cases evaluated as sunk (S), damaged (D), or slightly damaged (L) the following second symbols are used: 2 3 4 5

Highly probable (none of the cases can be considered absolutely certain) Probable Possible Marginally possible

Minelaying Activities For cases evaluated as misses (0), different categories apply: 05 06

07 0X

Improbable (mines one to three months beyond expected life.) Identiﬁed ships, mines more than three months beyond expected life; ships unidentiﬁed or not listed in any regular source, mines presumably live. Unidentiﬁed ships, mines beyond expected life Claim impossible as written

Chronological Listing of Mine Attacks Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Mine Field Pos.

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments Millican Oct 42 16 12-50N 100-44E — — Mine SBSM 16 12-50N 100-45E A/C-AK 5425 Sydney M. 32 Mk 12 mines laid 16 Oct, 2 failures. M1 says mined, unnavigable. [Not in I or WS. Sunk 28 Nov 43 by 287 BOWFIN.] Azer Oct 42 26 33-46N 135-10E — — Mine SBS 26 33-52N 135-02E NG NG Unident No further identiﬁcation; 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 25 Oct, 1 ﬂoater. [See WHALE torp att on Kirishima M @ 33-40N 135-15E on this date; this appears to be the same event.] Willingham Nov 42 30 11-10N 108-47E — — Mine SBSM 30 11-06N 108-17E APK 1581 Canton 32 Mk 12 mines laid 2 Nov, 3 failures. M1 says this AK S by mine 9.3 km S of Pointe Lagan FIC, 2 killed. [Not in I, J, or WS; French ship, not Maru.]

Damg. Eval. M DM D2

200 THRESHER 4750

5

239 WHALE 4751

1

199 TAUTOG 4752

4

281 SUNFISH 4753

1

Peterson Dec 42 18 34-28N 137-20E — SBS 18 Iseno Umi Frt No further identiﬁcation; 24 Mk 12 mines laid 14 & 17 Dec 42.

237 TRIGGER 4754

3

Benson Dec 42 20 35-44N 140-56E AK 8400 Mine ISM 20 S of Daiozaki A-AK 3893 Mitsuki M. SBSJ Sub position Frt 8000e {Unident} 19 Mk 12 mines laid 20 Dec; PR says ship hit mine during mine plant; J lists as 4000eT Unknown Maru, S by US mine. M cites Ise Defense Force Diary: eng rm sprang leak, ﬂooded and sank. I says S by marine casualty (disabled). [WS has no record.]

M SC SM S3

237 TRIGGER 4755

3

Benson Dec 42 26 35-44N 140-56E AK 5000 Mine SBS 26 Inubo Zaki Mer 2000e Unident No further identiﬁcation; PR says ship ran into ﬁeld of 19 Mk 12 mines laid 20 Dec.

M DM 06

237 TRIGGER 4756

3

Benson Dec 42 29 35-44N 140-56E — — Mine SM 29 35-45N 140-54E C-AK 5198 Teifuku M. I NE Inubosaki J 34-52N 139-49E J credits TRIGGER torp att on 22 Dec. WS2 says left Muroran 27 Dec (WS1 says 28) bel hit by torp 29 Dec, ran aground near Choshi & became total loss; I says med D by sub 4 mi NE of Inubozaki. [No such attack that date; no evidence of earlier D; chartered ship, ex-Ger R. C. Rickmers.]

M SM M S S3

198 TAMBOR 4757

4

Ambruster Dec 42 29 20-04N 109-18E — — Mine M 29 20-04N 109-19G C-APK 2558 Fukuken M. SBSJ Mine position APK {Fukken M.} IS NW of Hainan I. C-AK 32 Mk 12 mines laid 2 Nov 42, 1 failure. J says probably S by mine @ SBS position. M1 says S by mine, 11 killed. WS says S by sub @ SBS position; I says NW of Hainan I. [No likely sub attack.]

M SM SM S S2

281 SUNFISH

1

Peterson

M

Jan 43

26

34-28N 137-20E

—

— NG

—

Mine Unident

Mine

M DM 03 M SM S2 M DM 06

340

Appendix Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 4758

281 SUNFISH 4759

1

199 TAUTOG 4760

6

198 TAMBOR 4761

4

210 GRENADIER 4762

4

198 TAMBOR 4763

4

202 TROUT 4764

8

279 SNOOK 4765

1

279 SNOOK 4766

1

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4767

210 GRENADIER 4768

4

198 TAMBOR 4769

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Mine Field Pos.

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Comments M 26 34-30N 139-24E A-AK 3944 Hokusui M. I Off Lk Hamana 24 Mk 12 mines laid 14 & 17 Dec 42. I says heavy D by sub. [No likely sub att.] [WS has no info. Yoshida M damaged on 20 Feb 43 @ posit 34-30N 137-20E. I gives tons as 3964. J lists as prob S by Japanese mine 6 Mar 45.] Peterson Feb 43 20 34-28N 137-20E — — Mine M 20 34-30N 137-20E XAK 2926 Yoshida M. IW XPF 24 Mk 12 mines laid 14 & 17 Dec 42. I says medium D by sub. [No likely sub att. W lists as XPG rerated XPF & converted to AO in 1943. J lists as 2900T XPG S 18 Jan 44 by 249 FLASHER. M1 says was XPG rerated XAK 1 Oct 43.] Sieglaff Mar 43 18 02-10S 116-40E — — Mine SBS 18 Tanjong Aru NG NG Kasuura [M.] 24 Mk 12 mines laid 7 Mar. [Not in I, J, M1, or WS.] Ambruster Apr 43 25 20-04N 109-18E — — Mine SBS 25 Hainan Strait A-AH 9625 Buenos Aires M. IM 24 22-12N 114-47E 32 Mk 12 mines laid 2 Nov 42, 1 failure. I & M1 say minor D by sub. [See 275 RUNNER att 24 Apr 43 in main section. Mines over 5 mo. old.] Carr May 43 7 20-38N 107-04E — — Mine SBSM 7 20-55N 107-00E AP 1994 Gov Gen Pasquier 32 Mk 12 mines laid 29 Oct 42, 1 failure. M1 says this APK S by mine 7.4 km W of Long Chau Is., Gulf of Tonkin, 14 killed. [Not in I, J or WS; French ship. Mines over 6 mo. old.] Ambruster May 43 20 20-04N 109-18E — — Mine SBS 20 Hainan Str. Mer NG Unident No further identiﬁcation; 32 Mk 12 mines laid 2 Nov 42, 1 failure. [Mines over 6 mo. old.] Ramage May 43 26 02-00N 109-15E — — Mine IM 26 02-03N 109-11E A-AO 5236 Palembang M. 23 Mk 12 mines laid 7 Apr 43. I says med D by sub. M1 says hit mine @ 02-02N 109-13E, towed to Singapore, under repair until Nov 44. [No likely sub att; location close to mines less than 2 mo. old. J lists as S 4 Mar 45 by 318 BAYA.] Triebel May 43 30 30-21N 122-30E — — Mine ISM 30 31-20N 122-39E A-AK 1992 Takamisan M. J 30-07N 124-34E 24 Mk 12 mines laid 30 Apr 43; ULTRA says S, sub being engaged. WS says hit mine & S here. M cites Sasebo Guard Force Diary: mined and sunk 29 May. [J credits 189 SAURY torp att @ 30-07N 124-34E but sub does not claim hitting this ship; I & WS location appears closer to SNOOK mineplant than SAURY att.] Triebel May 43 30 30-21N 122-30E — — Mine M 29 31-20N 122-39E C-Ore 3948 Hakozaki M. I 30 24 Mk 12 mines laid 30 Apr 43; ULTRA says disabled, enemy sub being engaged. I says mined, extent of D unk. M cites Sasebo Guard District Diary: mined, unnavigable. [WS has no info on this att. Hakozaki M att 10 Oct 43 by 208 GRAYBACK, S 14 Dec 43 by 233 HERRING.] Burlingame Jul 43 15 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine SBS 15 Kavieng CL 6050 Nagara I Note 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43, 1 ﬂoater. ULTRA says appeared to be ﬂoating mine. TROM says while mooring detonated mine laid during night by Australian a/c, slight D but able to operate. [SILVERSIDES mines were laid in Steffan Strait where CL unlikely to moor; W says std tonnage as blt was 5170 metric, after rebuilding displ was 6050T in 1944; J lists as 5700T.] SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT KAVIENG MINES: SBS records are unclear as to the 12 ships listed as S or D at Kavieng. Mines were laid by a/c in conjunction with 236 SILVERSIDES, which planted moored mines in Steffan Strait where a/c ground mines could not be laid. SBS credits SILVERSIDES with 1 2000T ship S (clearly Tsukushi on 4 Nov) and 3 ships damaged, 2 for 6000T and 1 u/i (probably the minesweeper on 4 Oct). None of the ships show tons that add to 6000, but the most likely are Mehaku on 4 Oct and Kakuya on 4 Nov, which are listed without tonnage but would typically be estimated at 3000T each. Although SBS claims Tsukushi as S, it lists other ships at the same latitude and longitude with no explanation as to why they were not claimed. In view of the uncertainties, I have listed all 12 of the ships reported in SBS as mined at Kavieng. Note that the Mk 10-1 mines laid by SILVERSIDES would have remained live indeﬁnitely unless swept. Carr Jul 43 18 20-38N 107-04E — — Mine SBS 18 20-35N 107-00E Mer 4000e Unident No further identiﬁcation; 32 Mk 12 mines laid 29 Oct 42, 1 failure. [Mines over 8 mo. old.] Ambruster Jul 43 27 20-04N 109-18E — — Mine SBSJM 27 19-57N 109-05E C-AK 1972 Teikin M.

Damg. Eval. HM H D3

M MM M D2

M DM 06 M DM L 03 M SM S4 M DM 07 M M D2

M SM S S4

M DM ?M D4

M DM LM 03

M SM 07 M SM

341 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

275 RUNNER 4770

2

278 SCORPION 4771

1

280 STEELHEAD 4772

1

280 STEELHEAD 4773

1

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4774

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4775

278 SCORPION 4776

1

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4777

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4778

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4779

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4780

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Mine Field Pos.

Minelaying Activities Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. IWS W coast Hainan S 32 Mk 12 mines laid 2 Nov 42; ULTRA says ex-Kindia (Fr) S by torp; I says S by sub. J credits 03 prob US sub mine at SBS posit; WS says S by sub off W coast Hainan I.; I says @ Cape Ping-ma. M1 says mined NW Hainan, 4 killed. [No likely sub att, mines 8 mo. old, a/c appears likely.] Fenno Jul 43 31 22-15N 114-15E — — Mine M SBS 31 22-15N 114-00E Frt 250e Nanshin M. SM Note 32 Mk 12 mines laid 20 Apr 43. M1 lists 226T steel tug this name, no record of sinking but 06 apparently war loss. [Not in I, J, or WS.] Wylie Aug 43 9 36-05N 140-45E — — Mine M IM 9 36-07N 140-45E C 3295 Esutoru M. LM 12 Mk 12 & 10 Mk 10-1 mines laid 19 Apr 43. M1 says mined, light damage, survived war. [Not D3 listed in J or WS.] Whelchel Aug 43 24 42-07N 143-21E — — Mine M SBS 24 Yertimo Saki XPkt 81 Shinagawa M. SM IWM E of Nemuro SC 12 Mk 12 mines laid 12 May 43 @ 42-07N 143-21E & 30 May @ 41-57N 143-19E. W says 03 wrecked @ Nemuro, 22N 145-40E. [Prob misprint.] M1 says ran aground in bad weather @ 4351N 146-55E, 2 killed, abandoned. Not in J or WS. Whelchel Aug 43 28 42-07N 143-21E — — Mine M SBS 28 Yertimo Saki NG 118 Hinode [M.] SM #8 Note 12 Mk 12 mines laid 12 May 43 @ 42-07N 143-21E & 30 May @ 41-57N 143-19E. [Not in I, 06 J, or WS. M1 says was XPkt, ran aground 24 Aug 43 @ 43-51N 146-55E and abandoned.] Burlingame Sep 43 16 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine M IWSM 16 Note XPG 2693 Seikai M. SM SBSJ 02-30S 150-48E {2663} 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43, 2 ﬂoaters. SBS lists but does not credit tons to SILVERSIDES. 03 [See SPECIAL NOTE re Kavieng mines in comments for Nagara 15 Jul 43.] I says S by mine Kavieng Bay, W says off Kavieng @ 02-30S 150-48E, both give tons as 2693; J credits Australian mine @ SBS posit; WS says att by a/c off Kavieng & left unnavigable, drifted onto 2 mines & S; both give tons as 2663. M1 says 11 killed, credits Australian mine @ 02-37S 150-47E. Burlingame Oct 43 2 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine M I 2 Kavieng Bay AM 648 W 28 LM SBS 4 Kavieng {150e} {Unident} DM 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43, 2 ﬂoaters. WS says hit magnetic mine, serious D but remained D5 navigable. [Tons 648 std from W; may be unident minesweeper SBS credits to SILVERSIDES 4 Oct. See SPECIAL NOTE re Kavieng mines in comments for Nagara 15 Jul 43. Mines almost 4 mo. old would still likely be live but prob already swept in view of heavy a/c mining activity in area. W 28 was sunk 29 Aug 44 by 259 JACK.] Wylie Oct 43 4 36-05N 140-45E — — Mine M SBS 4 Inubo Zaki XAK 986 Hyakufuku M. DM 12 Mk 12 & 10 Mk 10-1 mines laid 19 Apr 43. [Not in I, M1, or WS. Mines over 5 mo. old. J D5 says S 30 Jun 44 by 390 PLAICE.] Burlingame Oct 43 4 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine M SBS 4 Kavieng NG NG Mehaku [M.] DM 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43, 2 ﬂoaters. SBS says 1 ship, unk tons, D. [No info in I, J, M1, or 05 WS. See SPECIAL NOTE re Kavieng mines in comments for Nagara 15 Jul 43. Mines 4 mo. old; see additional note with comments for the W 28 on 2 Oct 43.] Burlingame Nov 43 4 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine M SBS 4 Kavieng NG NG Kakuya [M.] DM 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43, 2 ﬂoaters. [No info in I, J, M1, or WS. See SPECIAL NOTE re 05 Kavieng mines in comments for Nagara 15 Jul 43. Mines 5 mo. old; see additional note with comments for the W 28 on 2 Oct 43.] Burlingame Nov 43 4 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine M I 4 Edmago I. DD 2033 Isokaze LM SBS Kavieng {1500} DM 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43, 2 ﬂoaters. Listed by SBS but not counted in tonnage attributed to 05 SILVERSIDES. TROM says medium D by mine @ Kavieng, speed reduced to 16 kt but arr Truk on 6 Nov. [W gives tons as 2033 full. Mines 5 mo. old; see SPECIAL NOTE re Kavieng mines in comments for Nagara on 15 Jul 43 & additional note with comments for the W 28 on 2 Oct 43.] Burlingame Nov 43 4 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine M I 4 Edmago I. CL 5170 Isuzu LM SBS Kavieng Note DM 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43, 2 ﬂoaters; listed by SBS, but not counted in tonnage attributed to 05 SILVERSIDES; TROM says hit mine 8 mi SW of Kavieng, D f wd & 2 gun mounts but left for Rabaul. [Mines 5 mo. old; see SPECIAL NOTE re Kavieng mines in comments for Nagara on

342

Appendix Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4781

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4782

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4783

199 TAUTOG 4784

4

281 SUNFISH 4785

1

239 WHALE 4786

1

239 WHALE 4787

1

239 WHALE 4788

1

291 CREVALLE 4789

2

291 CREVALLE 4790

2

236 SILVERSIDES 5 4791

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Mine Field Pos.

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 15 Jul 43 & additional note with comments for the W 28 on 2 Oct 43. D 19 Nov 44 by 256 HAKE, S 7 Apr 45 by 252 GABILAN & 328 CHARR; J lists as 5700T.] Burlingame Nov 43 4 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine M IW 4 Edmago I. AGS 1400 Tsukushi SM SBSJ 02-40S 150-40E {2000e} 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43, 2 ﬂoaters. J credits Australian mine @ SBS posit; W lists as 03 1400T, S by mine off New Ireland @ SBS posit; I says S by mine @ Edmago I. SBS credits SILVERSIDES. [Mines 5 mo. old; see SPECIAL NOTE re Kavieng mines in comments for Nagara on 15 Jul 43 & additional note with comments for the W 28 on 2 Oct 43.] Prob Australian mine. Burlingame Nov 43 4 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine M SM 4 Kavieng XAK 8613 Kiyosumi M. DA SBS NG {575} SM 24 MK 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43. Listed by SBS but not counted in tonnage attributed to 03 SILVERSIDES. [Not in I, J, or W. WS says may refer to XAP Kiyosumi M 8613T which was at Kavieng on this date. M1 says it was damaged by a/c 3 Nov @02-00S 151-30E, towed by CL Isuzu & arr Kavieng 4 Nov. Mines 5 mo. old; see SPECIAL NOTE re Kavieng mines in comments for Nagara on 15 Jul 43 & additional note with comments for the W 28 on 2 Oct 43.] Burlingame Nov 43 4 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine M IWM 4 02-37S 150-44E B-AK 2455 Ryuozan M. SM SBSJ 02-40S 150-40E AK {Ryuosan M.} 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43, 2 ﬂoaters. J credits Australian mine @ SBS posit; I lists as B-AG. 05 WS1 and M1 say hit mine & S 7 km NW of Kavieng, 20 killed, mines laid by Aus a/c most likely. SBS does not attribute tons to SILVERSIDES. [Mines 5 mo. old; see SPECIAL NOTE re Kavieng mines in comments for Nagara on 15 Jul 43 & additional note with comments for the W 28 on 2 Oct 43.] Willingham Nov 43 12 11-10N 108-47E — — Mine M SBS 12 C. Padaran AP 2156 Albert Sarraut DM Note 32 Mk 12 mines laid 2 Nov 42, 3 failures. [French ship; not in I, J or WS. Mines over 12 mo. old. XE M1 says was not mined; this appears to be erroneous transcription of torp att 12 Dec 42; see 210 GRENADIER att that date.] Peterson Nov 43 16 34-28N 137-20E — — Mine M IWS 16 Note CMc 720 Ukishima Note J Off Japan SU 24 Mk 12 mines laid 14-17 Dec 42. I lists as hit by a/c, mine, or sub 11 mi SE Hatsushima, extent 06 of D unk; W says lost same area 35-55N 139-22E; WS says S by mine while en rt to Uraga @ W posit (presumably no survivors, posted by Japan as missing ); J says S off Japan, agent unk. [No l ikely sub att; mines over 10 mo. old.] Azer Dec 43 ? 33-46N 135-10E — — Mine M SBS ? Kii Suido NG 2000e Unident SM No further identiﬁcation; 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 25 Oct 42, 1 ﬂoater. [Mines over 11 mo. old.] 07 Azer Dec 43 ? 33-46N 135-10E — — Mine M SBS ? Kii Suido NG 2500e Unident DM No further identiﬁcation; 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 25 Oct 42, 1 ﬂoater. [Mines over 11 mo. old.] 07 Azer Jan 44 ? 33-46N 135-10E — — Mine M SBS ? Kii Suido NG 3000e Unident SM No further identiﬁcation; 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 25 Oct 42, 1 ﬂoater. [Mines over 11 mo. old.] 07 Munson Feb 44 20 10-33N 108-01E — — Mine M M 20 Kega Point A-AK 1243 Gyonan M. 0 SBS NG NG SM 11 Mk 12 mines laid 14-15 Jan 44. [Not in I or J; identiﬁed by Hajduk & M1 as 1243T ex-Phil D5 yacht Hirondelle, no record of mine damage, recovered after war. Munson Feb 44 20 10-33N 108-01E — — Mine M M 20 10-30N 108-00E AK 1243 Francis Garnier SM SBSJ PR 639 11 Mk 12 mines laid 14-15 Jan 44. French ship. M1 says S by mine 10 km S of Pointe Lagan FIC, S3 ca 1 km from wreck of Canton (see entry 30 Nov 42). Hajduk says 1243T AK blt 1903 was S here. [SBS tonnage is for PR of same name listed by J as S by Army mine 22 Feb at SBS posit. Auphin’s “French Navy in WWII” says the PR was att by Japanese 9 Mar 45 & scuttled by own crew in Mekong R.] Burlingame Feb 44 28 02-36S 150-34E — — Mine M SBS 28 02-40S 150-40E XAN 540 Kokai M. SM Note 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 4 Jun 43. Listed by SBS but not counted in tonnage attributed to 07 SILVERSIDES. [Not in I, J, or WS. M1 has no record of damage. W lists a Kokai M 3871T XAP as S by US a/c @ Kavieng 21 Feb 45; may be the ship in SBS. Mines over 8 mo. old; see SPECIAL NOTE re Kavieng mines in comments for Nagara on 15 Jul 43 & additional note with comments for the W 28 on 2 Oct 43.]

343 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 291 CREVALLE 4792

2

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Mine Field Pos.

Reference Source(s) Date Comments Munson Mar 44 14 M 14 SBS

Minelaying Activities Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Location

Type

10-33N 108-01E 10-18N 107-05E Kega Point

— XAP NG

Tons

Vessel Name

— Mine 9246 Sanuki M. {7158} Note 11 Mk 12 mines laid 14-15 Jan 44. [No info on this att in I, W, or WS; all say S on 28 Jan 45 by 411 SPADEFISH. J lists as XCVS, same tonnage as SBS; W lists as 7189T CVS converted to AP; I as 9246T B-AG. [Although SBS credits CREVALLE, RAY laid mines in Kega Point more recently on 22 Feb 44 at position given by M.]

Damg. Eval. M DM 03

271 RAY 4793

3

Harral Mar 44 14 10-18N 107-50E — — Mine M M 14 10-18N 107-05E XAP 9246 Sanuki M. DM SBS Kega Point NG {7158} 11 Mk 12 mines laid 22 Feb 44. SBS credits 291 CREVALLE mines laid in Kega Point area 14-15 D3 Jan 44. [See CREVALLE entry. RAY mine plant was more recent and at position given by M.]

198 TAMBOR 4794

4

Ambruster Mar 44 19 20-04N 109-18E — — Mine SBS 19 Hainan Str. NG 544 Nankai M. Note 32 Mk 12 mines laid 2 Nov 42, 1 failure. M1 says this ship was passenger ferry, never operated outside Inland Sea. [Not in I, J or WS. Mines over 16 mo. old.]

M DM

Porter Apr 44 9 04-50N 103-35E — — Mine SBS 9 04-49N 103-36E C-AK 9418 Rakuyo M. Note 11 Mk 12 mines laid 3 Jan 44. No mention of mine damage in M1. [Not in I or WS. S on 12 Sep 44 by 315 SEALION.]

M DM

Porter M

M 0

222 BLUEFISH 4795

222 BLUEFISH 4796

3

3

Apr 44 9 9

04-50N 103-35E 04-49N 103-36E

— A/CAO

— 5136

Mine Niishio M.

07

D5

SBS {Shinsho M.} DM 11 Mk 12 mines laid 3 Jan 44. M1 says SBS name is mistranslation of Niishio M, no record of mine 05 damage. [Not in I, J, or WS.] 280 STEELHEAD 4797

1

Whelchel Apr 44 15 42-07N 143-21E — — Mine JM 15 42-04N 142-22E C-AK 2022 Sumida M. IS 12 Mk 12 mines laid 12 May @ 42-07N 143-21E & 30 May @ 41-57N 143-19E; ULTRA says torp attack reported; J says prob Japanese mine. I says S by sub at SBS posit; M cites Ominato Guard Force Diary: recd heavy D, prob Japanese mine, ﬁnal disposition unknown, 11 killed; WS1 says S by sub at 42-02N 143-21E. [No likely sub attack; mines over 10 mo. old]

M PM S 06

199 TAUTOG 4798

6

Sieglaff Apr 44 23 02-10S 116-40E — — Mine SBS 23 02-12S 116-45E DD 1800 Amagiri JWI Note 24 Mk 12 mines laid 7 Mar 43; J credits US Army mine at 1950T. W lists as 1750T S by mine S of Balikpapan @ SBS posit; I says S by mine @ 02-12S 116-45E; TROM gives posit 02-10S 11645E. [Mines over 13 mo. old.] Prob US Army mine.

M SM

M LM D5

03

HMS TAURUS 4799

5

Wingﬁeld Apr 44 27 05-03N 100-12E — — Mine I 27 S of Penang SS 2198 I-37 12 mines laid 18 Apr 44. TROM says while leaving Penang grazed mine S of harbor, likely Mk 13 a/c type, & returned to Penang. [Not claimed in BSH.]

199 TAUTOG 4800

6

Sieglaff Apr 44 29 02-10S 116-40E — — Mine M IM 29 Balikpapan XAK 6863 Kunikawa M. MM 24 Mk 12 mines laid 7 Mar 43; ULTRA says D Apr 44 @ 01-17S 116-49E, agent not given; listed 06 by SBS but tons not credited to TAUTOG. M1 says recd medium damage @ 01-17S 116-49E by mines laid by a/c 20, 24, and 27 Apr. [No info on this case in W or WS; mines over 13 mo. old. J says S by a/c 30 Apr 45.]

HMS TAURUS 4801

5

Wingﬁed May 44 12 05-30N 100-12E — — Mine M SBSJ 12 05-00N 100-00E AK 1400 {Kasumi M.} SM W E of Belawan XAP ISM 03-24N 099-29E 12 mines laid 18 Apr 44. SBS lists as Mer @ 05N 100E; J credits Japanese mine @ SBS posit; BSH 05 claims S by TAURUS mine @ 05-03N 100-12E; W says S by TAURUS mine E of Belawan. [See entry for TRESPASSER on same day as more likely.]

HMS TRESPASSER 4 4802

Favell May 44 12 03-28N 099-29E — — Mine M SM 12 03-24N 099-29E XAK 971 Kasumi M. SM I B-AG {1400} 12 mines laid 14 Mar 44. SBS lists as Mer @ 05N 100E; J credits Japanese mine @ SBS posit; BSH S2 claims for TAURUS [see that entry on same day]; M1 says was ex-Br Kampar; en rt Sumatra to Singapore mine expl at stern & S @ 03-24N 099-29E.

HMS TALLY HO 4803

Bennington IM

5

May 44 18 18

03-41N 099-04E 03-40N 099-07E

— C-AO

— 1945

Mine M Nichiyoku M. HM

344

Appendix Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Reference Source(s) Comments SBS

HMS SEA ROVER 3 4804

291 CREVALLE 4805

2

234 KINGFISH 4806

5

281 SUNFISH 4807

1

HMS TRUCULENT 4 4808

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Mine Field Pos. Date

Location

Note

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

AK

Damg. Eval. DM

{Nishiyoku [M.]} 12 mines laid 14 May 44. SBS gives date 18 Jun [prob typo]. M1 says was AK converted to D2 emergency AO, heavy damage by mine. [Not in WS or BSH. S on 22 Feb 45 by 319 BECUNA.] Angell May 44 21 04-03N 100-36E — — Mine 0 M 21 04-03N 100-37E XSC 355 Shonan M. #7 SM Note 8 mines laid 18 May 44. M1 and W1 say was heading toward Dinding Str. when “torpedoed” and S. S3 ULTRA gives same date. {Success Book claims for SEA ROVER 22 Apr 44.} [No likely sub att 21 May.] Munson Jun 44 23 10-33N 108-01E — — Mine M SBS 23 Kega Point A-AK 4645 Tsurushima M. DM Note Note 11 Mk 12 mines laid 14-15 Jan 44. [I says S by Sub 24 Jun @ 14-15N 119-40E; WS2 & M1 say 03 left Cape St. Jacques 24 Jun for Manila, grounded on reef & went into Nhatrang Bay for inspection, left 26 Jun, hit by 3 torp & S on 30 Jun 180 km W of Manila. J says S 30 Jun by 259 JACK @ 1425N 119-47E. 271 RAY also laid mines in Kega Point area 22 Feb 44. However, it is unlikely that Tsurushima M could have hit a mine on 23 Jun and left for Manila the next day.] Lowrance Jul 44 1 05-10S 119-20E — — Mine M SBSJS 1 05-38S 119-28E C-AK 3098 Nikko M. SM I S 11 Mk 12 mines laid 10 Oct 43; listed by SBS but not attributed to KINGFISH; J says S by Navy S5 (sub) mine @ SBS posit; I says S by sub @ same posit [no likely sub att]; WS2 and M1 say left Celebes for Japan 30 Jun, hit mine & S @ SBS posit. M1 says 5 killed. [Mines over 8 mo. old.] Peterson Jul 44 19 34-28N 137-20E — — Mine M SBS 19 Iseno Umi NG 4246 Hokuju M. DM Note 24 Mk 12 mines laid 14 & 17 Dec 42. [M1 says no record of D, survived war. Not in I, J, or WS. 07 Mines 19 mo. old.] Alexander Aug 44 3 02-51N 101-15E — — Mine M IS 3 S Klang Strait CMc 1608 Hatsutaka LM SBS NG Singapore {2000} DM 12 mines laid in Klang Strait 24 Jun 44. SBS lists as 2000T CM D by mine @ Singapore with no D3 date. WS says slight damage, entered drydock at Singapore 5 Aug. [Std tons from W. Not claimed in BSH. J lists as 1500T, S on 16 May 45 by 366 HAWKBILL.] Dabney Aug 44 11 01-00S 104-30E — — Mine M SBS 11 02-18S 104-55E Mer 300 Gyoyu [M.] SM GUITARRO mines not laid until 20 Apr 45. [Ship not in I, J, or WS.] 0X

363 GUITARRO 4809

5

363 GUITARRO 4810

5

Dabney Aug 44 12 01-00S 104-30E — — SBS 12 02-20S 104-54E Mer 200e GUITARRO mines not laid until 20 Apr 45. [Ship not in I, J, or WS.]

278 SCORPION 4811

1

Wylie Aug 44 25 36-05N 140-45E — — Mine M 25 Inubo Zaki XPkt 55 Atago M. #3 SBS NG 12 Mk 12 & 10 Mk 10-1 mines laid 19 Apr 43. M1 says recd heavy D in collision with AK off Inubo-Zaki, sunk next day while under tow. [Ship not in I, J, or WS. Mines over 16 mo. old.]

M SC SM 07

291 CREVALLE 4812

2

Munson Sep 44 3 10-33N 108-01E — — Mine M 3 10-17N 107-53E C-AO 10022 Toa M. SBS 10-16N 107-53E XAO 11 Mk 12 mines laid 14-15 Jan 44. M1 says left Moji for Singapore 25 Aug in convoy HI-73; ca 2023 on 3 Sep recd light damage from mine, arr Singapore 5 Sep.

M DM

Mine Tako [M.]

M SM 0X

07

HMS PORPOISE 4813

1

Marsham Sep 44 9 03-54N 098-42E — — Mine M IW 9 Off Belawan SC 130 Cha 8 SM SBSJ 03-54N 098-44E {100} 56 mines laid 6-8 Jul 44. SBS lists as SCS #8; ULTRA gives same posit. J says S by Br mine @ SBS S2 posit; I says S by mine off Belawan; BSH claims by mine in Malacca Str. W lists tons as 130 std, says S by mine @ SBS posit 7 min NE of Belawan Deli.

HMS PORPOISE 4814

1

Marsham Sep 44 10 03-54N 098-42E — — Mine ISM 10 03-54N 098-43E A-AO 3029 Bukun M. SBSJ AO {Takekun M.} 56 mines laid 6-8 Jul 44. J credits prob Br mine; WS and M1 say struck 3 mines outside Belawan Harbor & S; BSH claims S @ Penang; Neth source gives name as Takekuni M, ex-Du Anastasia. M1 says avgas cargo burned on water and destroyed lifeboats, killed all 44 crew & 29 passengers as well as one ﬁshing boat & crew.

M SM PM S2

287 BOWFIN 4815

3

Grifﬁth ISM SBS

M DM HM

Sep 44 23 23

03-36S 116-35E 03-36S 116-35E Sebuku I.

— XAK NG

— 8416

Mine Hokkai M.

345 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Mine Field Pos.

Minelaying Activities Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. 11 Mk 12 mines laid 29 Jan 44. SBS does not count in tons attributed to BOWFIN. I says D by 06 mine @ Balikpapan; WS2 and M1 say D by mine @ sub position, towed by Kita M to Seboefoe Is. & beached, reﬂoated 16 Nov and towed to Surabaya on 19 Nov, still under repair at end of war. “Japanese Merchant Ships at War” says D by mine dropped by B-24. [W lists as XAP; Mines over 7 mo. old.]

279 SNOOK 4816

1

Triebel Oct 44 9 30-21N 122-30E — — Mine M SBSJ 9 31-10N 122-25E AK 880 Hato M. SM Note 24 Mk 12 mines laid 30 Apr 43. J credits US Army mine @ SBS posit. M1 says 887T; left Woosung 03 9 Oct, ran aground @31-08N 122-18E & sunk @ 31-08N 122-18E. [Not in I; mines over 17 mo. old, prob US Army mine.]

287 BOWFIN 4817

3

Grifﬁth Oct 44 26 03-36S 116-35E — — Mine M M 26 03-10S 116-55E C-AK 2219 Seito M. SM SBSJ 03-15S 116-13E SM I 03-12S 116-15E DM 11 Mk 12 mines laid 29 Jan 44; ULTRA says S @ Kota Bharu. Listed in SBS but not attributed to 06 BOWFIN. J credits Australian mine @ 03-14S 116-13E. I says disabled by mine @ 03-11.5S 11615E; M1 says was ex-Br Chengtu, sunk by Aus a/c mine, 1 killed. [Not in WS; mines over 7 mo. old.]

275 RUNNER 4818

2

Fenno Nov 44 7 22-15N 114-15E — — Mine SBS 7 Hong Kong NG 2500e Yokai [M.] 32 Mk 12 mines laid 20 Apr 43. [Not in I, J, M1, or WS. Mines over 18 mo. old.]

M DM 07

199 TAUTOG 4819

6

Sieglaff Nov 44 14 02-10S 116-40E — — Mine M 14 01-45S 116-35E B-AGS 1320 Heiyo SBS AK 24 Mk 12 mines laid 3 Mar 43. M1 says was Br AGS Herald, captured & renamed Heiryu M; 20 Jun 44 renamed Heiyo; mined and sunk 14 Nov 45. [Not in I, J, or WS. Not close to TAUTOG mineﬁeld. Mines over 20 mo. old.]

M SM 07

275 RUNNER 4820

2

Fenno Nov 44 16 22-15N 114-15E M 16 Hong Kong SBS 32 Mk 12 mines laid 20 Apr 43. M1 says D by mine at Hong 18 mo. old.]

247 DACE 4821

6

Cole, O.R. Dec 44 27 13-36N 109-18E — SBS 27 Pulo Gambir NG No further identiﬁcation; 11 Mk 12 mines laid 16 Dec 44, 2 failures.

— NG

Mine Unident

M DM 06

HMS TRADEWIND 4822

4

Maydon

—

Mine

M

Jan 45

1

12-26N 098-38E

— — Mine M C-AO 5948 Yamasachi M. DM NG Kong. [Not in I, J, or WS. Mines over 07

—

SBSJ 1 12-26N 098-38E AK 593 Kyokko M. Note 12 mines laid 30 Oct 44. BSH says S @ Mergui; J credits Br mine @ SBS posit. [Not in I or WS. M1 says was ex-Br Marie Moller, 589T C-AK, S in collision 21 Nov 43 with Miiyata M @ 3344N 132-10E, not S here. Ident questionable.]

SM

Marriott Jan 45 8 05-57N 100-14E — — Mine IM 8 05-58N 100-05E A/C-AK 4556 Malay M. 8 mines laid 3 Jun 44; not in BSH. [Not in WS. No likely sub attack 8 Jan; mines over 7 mo. old; S 25 Jan 45 by 236 SILVERSIDES.]

M L 06

S4Q

HMS STOIC 4823

3

HMS PORPOISE 4824

4L Turner Jan 45 15 05-20N 100-08E — — Mine M IWSM 15 05-18N 100-20E XAM 340 Kyo M. #1 SM SBS 05-05N 100-10E NG {Kyo #1} 62 mines laid 9 Jan 45 in Penang approaches. W and WS say S by mine south of Penang @ 05-18N S3L 100-20E; I says by mine in Penang South Channel. [Not claimed in BSH; too small for J.]

HMS TRENCHANT 4825

2

HMS TRENCHANT 4826

2

Hezlet

Jan 45

23

04-11N 098-25E

—

—

Mine

M

SM 23 04-08N 098-15E A/C-AO1946 Nikkaku M. SM SBSJ Note 12 mines laid 16 Sep 44. J credits British mine @ SBS posit; BSH claims mined E Sumatra; WS & S5 M1 say left Singapore for Sumatra on 20 Jan with Hozan M I-Go to load oil, on entering bay on 23 Jan struck mine & S, 1 killed. M1 says was AK converted to emergency AO. [Not in I.] Hezlet M

Jan 45

23

04-11N 098-25E

—

—

23

Aroe Bay

A/CAO

868

Mine

M

Hozan M. SM #1 [Go] SBSJ 04-08N 098-15E {Hozan M. #1} IS S of Sumatra AO {Hozan M. I-Go} 12 mines laid 16 Sep 44. J credits Br mine; BSH claims mined E of Sumatra, gives tons as 896; S5 WS says left Singapore for Sumatra 20 Jan with Nikkaku M, on entering bay on 23 Jan hit 2 mines

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Appendix Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No.

247 DACE 4827

6

271 RAY 4828

3

199 TAUTOG 4829

4

279 SNOOK 4830

1

HMS PORPOISE 4831

1

363 GUITARRO 4832

5

HNMS O-19 4833

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Mine Field Pos.

Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim

Reference Source(s) Date Location Type Tons Vessel Name Damg. Comments Eval. & S in attempt to aid Nikkaku M. M1 says 2 killed. [See Nikkaku M entry on same day. M notes that RAF Liberator a/c laid mines in Aroe Bay starting 22 Jan 45.] Cole, O.R. Jan 45 26 13-36N 109-18E — — Mine M SBSJM 26 13-34N 109-17E C-AK 6925 Tamon M. #15 SM IS Coast of Annam 11 Mk 12 mines laid 16 Dec 44, 2 failures. ULTRA says hit magnetic mine, burned & beached; J S2 credits USN mine @ SBS location; WS says S by mine @ SBS posit; M1 says 34 crew killed. Harral Feb 45 9 10-18N 107-50E — — Mine M IWS 9 C. St. Jacques PF 945 CD 61 MM SBS DE {1000} #61 DM 11 Mk 12 mines laid 22 Feb 44. SBS does not attribute tons to any sub; I says medium D @ SBS 06 posit; W lists tons as 745 std, says D by mine @ 10-10N 106-55E, towed to Saigon & not repaired. WS says D caused by magnetic mine laid by a/c. [RAY mines over 11 mo. old; CREVALLE ﬁeld in same area even older.] Willingham Feb 45 22 11-10N 108-47E — — Mine M SBSM 22 11-08N 108-44E C-AO 10045 Tatekawa M. SM #2 J Note 32 Mk 12 mines laid 2 Nov 42, 3 failures. J gives tons as 10000 and credits Army a/c & Army mine 03 @ SBS posit; M1 says left Camranh Bay on 22 Feb in convoy HI-92, hit mine @ SBS posit & S, no casualties. [Not listed in I; TAUTOG mines over 27 mo. old, prob US Army a/c & mine.] Triebel Mar 45 25 30-21N 122-30E — — Mine M SBS 25 31-00N 122-20E Frt 1339 Kori Go SM J 31-11N 122-23E AK {Houlee} 24 Mk 12 mines laid 30 Apr 43. J credits Army a/c. [Nationality not given; not in I or WS; M3 03 ident as ex-Ch Houlee; mines over 22 mo. old, prob US Army a/c.] Marsham Mar 45 27 03-54N 098-42E — — Mine M W 27 NE of Belawan CMc 215 Ma 1 SM SBSJ 03-52N 098-45E {500e} 56 mines laid 6-8 Jul 44. J credits British mine @ SBS posit; BSH gives location as Malacca Strait; S4 W gives tons as 215, says S 5 mi NE of Belawan Deli by PORPOISE mine. [Not in I; mines over 8 mo. old but moored type would still have been active if not swept.] Dabney Apr 45 30 01-00S 104-30E — — Mine M SBSSM 30 00-58S 104-31E A-AO 2345 Yuno M. SM I Southern area C-AO S 23 Mk 12 mines laid 20 Apr 45; SBS lists as Yuno (Uya) M. WS and M1 say was captured ship S3 [ex-Du Juno], left Palembang on 29 Apr for Singapore, on 30 Apr @ SBS posit struck mine & S; 4 crew missing. I says S by sub in Southern waters [no likely sub att]; J credits Br mine @ SBS posit. [See HNMS O-19 entry this date; GUITARRO mines closer and more recent.] Dri. v. Hooff Apr 45 30 01-56S 105-04E — — Mine J 30 00-58S 104-31E AO 2345 {Yuno M.} Note 40 mines laid 13 Apr 45. J credits British mine (O-19 was under Br operational control). SBS credits GUITARRO. [Not claimed in BSH or DNO. GUITARRO mine plant was closer and more recent; see entry this date.] May 45 4 4

— Berhala Strait

— AO

M SM 05

— 4834

— — SBS

— 8000e

— {Hayasaki DM [M.]} SBS credits tons to GUITARRO. [See entry on 7 May 45; no record of ship this size in other sources.] XE

363 GUITARRO 4835

5

Dabney May 45 7 01-00S 104-30E — — Mine M I 7 01-00S 104-30E AF 920 Hayasaki ?M Note 23 Mk 12 mines laid 20 Apr 45. SBS credits to GUITARRO as 8000T AO 4 May @ mine location. D3 I & W list as AF; I says D by mine extent unk @ same posit given by SBS. ULTRA says at Singapore from 15 May to 26 Jul; W says captured at end of war. [Ship not claimed in BSH or DNO. HNMS O-19 mines also laid in same area but GUITARRO plant is closer & more recent.]

HNMS O-19 4836

4

Dri. v. Hooff May 45 7 01-56S 105-04E — — Mine I 7 01-00S 104-30E AF 920 {Hayasaki} Note 40 mines laid 13 Apr 45. SBS credits to GUITARRO as 8000T AO on 4 May. [HNMS O-19 laid mines in same general area but GUITARRO plant is closer & more recent; see entries 4 & 7 May.]

M ?M

Dabney May 45 8 01-00S 104-30E SBS 8 00-58S 104-13E No further identiﬁcation; 23 Mk 12 mines laid 20 Apr 45.

05

363 GUITARRO 4837

5

— NG

— NG

Mine Unident

M SM 06

HMS PORPOISE 4838

4L Turner May 45 18 05-20N 100-08E — I 18 S chanl Penang PC 62 mines laid 9 Jan 45 in Penang approaches; not claimed in BSH.

— 420

Mine Ch 57

M LM D3L

347 Submarine

Ptl Commander

Attack No. 239 WHALE 4839

1

210 GRENADIER 4840

4

271 RAY 4841

3

363 GUITARRO 4842

5

279 SNOOK 4843

1

363 GUITARRO 4844

5

HNMS O-19 4845

4

Mo/Yr Dt/Hr Mine Field Pos.

Reference Source(s) Date Comments Azer May 45 26 M 26 SBS

Location

Minelaying Activities Target Size Est. Attack Data Claim Type

Tons

Vessel Name

Damg. Eval. 33-46N 135-10E — — Mine M 33-52N 135-02E NG 873 Mitsukisan M. DM {Mitukigawa [M.]} 24 Mk 10-1 mines laid 25 Oct 42, 1 ﬂoater. M1 says hit mine laid by U.S. aircraft and beached 07 @ 33-52N 131-02E. Mines 31 mo. old.] Carr May 45 29 20-38N 107-04E — — Mine M SBS 29 Haiphong NG NG Unident DM No further identiﬁcation; 32 Mk 12 mines laid 29 Oct 42, 1 failure. [Mines 31 mo. old.] 07 Harral Jun 45 20 10-18N 107-50E — — Mine M M 20 C. St. Jacques C-AO 834 Nanshin M. #1 DM I {Nanshin M.} SM 11 Mk 12 mines laid 22 Feb 44. [Map in I shows location near Cape Camau, not Cape St. Jacques. 07 BSH claims ship of this name S on 11 Feb 45 by HMS TRADEWIND torp. Mines over 15 mo. old.] Dabney Jun 45 29 01-00S 104-30E — — Mine M SM 29 01-02S 103-32E AO 1914 Hasu M. HM SBS {1953} {Hasu (Ren) DM [M.]} 23 Mk 12 mines laid 20 Apr 45. [Not in I, or J.] WS1 says was captured ship; hit mine in Belok D5 Str., Sumatra & S on 3 Jun 45. M1 says was ex-USS Robert L. Barnes. Triebel ? 45 ? 30-21N 122-30E — — Mine M SBS ? Shanghai NG NG Note DM 24 Mk 12 mines laid 30 Apr 43; SBS summary says 1 ship D, tons unk, but cannot be identiﬁed 07 from list in SBS appendix. [Mines over 20 mo. old.] Dabney ? 45 ? 01-00S 104-30E — — Mine M SBS ? 00-58S 103-32E NG 3000e Yeshino [M.] SM Note 23 Mk 12 mines laid 20 Apr 45. SBS lists with no date, credits GUITARRO. [Probably after 29 05 Jun 45. Not in I, J, M1, or WS; not claimed in BSH or DNO. HNMS O-19 laid mines in same general area but GUITARRO plant is closer and more recent, but target is unconﬁrmed.] Dri. v. Hooff ? 45 ? 01-56S 105-04E — — Mine M SBS ? 00-58S 103-32E NG 3000e Yeshino [M.] SM Note 40 mines laid 13 Apr 45. SBS lists with no date, credits 363 GUITARRO. [Probably after 29 Jun 06 45. Not in I, J, M1, or WS; not claimed in BSH or DNO. GUITARRO plant is closer and more recent.]

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ATTACK NUMBER INDEX BY SUBMARINE NAME Albacore 322, 344, 359, 470, 471, 627, 628, 977, 1079, 1083, 1341, 1491, 1492, 1493, 1499, 2114, 2191, 2580, 2585, 2619 Amberjack 324, 327, 354, 360, 361, 596, 597 Angler 1557, 1562, 1563, 1564, 1982, 2343, 2829 Apogon 1311, 1340, 1390, 1584, 1585, 2264, 2265, 2266, 2681, 2710, 3285, 4144, 4145, 4146, 4147, 4250, 4251 Archer-Fish 1540, 2156, 2188, 2189, 2438, 3198, 3538 Argonaut 519, 4723 Aspro 1391, 1408, 1410, 1411, 1412, 1413, 1414, 1415, 1638, 1724, 1962, 1964, 2315, 2316, 2353, 2400, 2401, 2402, 2721, 2733, 2734, 2744, 2757, 2773, 3348, 3358, 4401 Atule 2982, 3144, 3175, 3176, 3191, 3442, 4726, 4727 Balao 1227, 1228, 1459, 1671, 1704, 1705, 1706, 2038, 2356, 3351, 3366, 3652, 3668, 3702, 3706, 3707, 3708, 3709, 3710, 3711, 3712, 3720, 3731, 3952, 4736, 4737 Bang 1886, 1887, 1891, 1915, 1916, 2098, 2165, 2166, 2167, 2611, 2612, 2659, 2660, 2665, 2666, 2667, 3162, 3163, 3164, 3168, 3169, 3173 Barb 495, 1289, 1290, 1790, 2032, 2033, 2082, 2083, 2086, 2087, 2093, 2546, 2547, 2550, 2574, 2650, 2651, 3044, 3054, 3055, 3056, 3057, 3058, 3059, 3074, 3075, 3076, 3097, 3343, 3367, 3368, 3369, 3373, 3374, 3375, 3427, 3428, 3429, 3430, 3431, 3432, 3433, 3435, 3457, 4163, 4164, 4184, 4253, 4265, 4271, 4302, 4324, 4357, 4405, 4407, 4408, 4409, 4410, 4411, 4430, 4433 Barbel 2393, 2410, 2414, 2415, 2433, 2700, 2701, 2702, 2819, 2820, 3082, 3091

Barbero 2992, 3039, 3302, 3303, 3306 Bashaw 1767, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 2137, 2138, 2593, 2610, 3150, 3574, 3575, 3610, 3611, 3615, 3616, 3646, 3650, 3656 Batﬁsh 1525, 1526, 2078, 2111, 2121, 2181, 2182, 2510, 2527, 2868, 3063, 3089, 3090, 3498, 3514, 3516, 3521 Baya 2776, 3631, 3632, 3719, 3921, 3922, 3923, 3933, 4219, 4220, 4221, 4348 Becuna 2778, 2788, 2789, 2790, 2791, 3349, 3350, 3577 Bergall 2745, 2786, 2821, 2954, 2955, 2991, 3268, 3269, 3447, 3463, 3505, 3506, 3507, 3528, 3949, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4009, 4010 Besugo 2764, 2842, 2912, 3157, 3158, 3161, 3361, 3440, 3493, 3508, 3786, 3872, 3889 Billﬁsh 1095, 1154, 1359, 1588, 1589, 1987, 1988, 3029, 3030, 3031, 3070, 3978, 4034, 4035, 4036, 4037, 4594, 4634 Blackﬁn 2984, 2985, 3026, 3438, 3439 Blackﬁsh 423, 625, 1330, 1339, 1477, 1509, 1510, 1595, 1872, 3426, 3461, 3462, 3474, 3475, 3476, 3477, 3478, 3479, 3480, 3481, 3482, 3483, 3484 Blenny 3270, 3271, 3297, 3320, 3604, 3605, 3606, 3716, 3717, 3718, 3967, 4003, 4012, 4325, 4349, 4350, 4352, 4389, 4390, 4394, 4403, 4404, 4441, 4442, 4443, 4497, 4498, 4500, 4515, 4523, 4524, 4564, 4565, 4572, 4579, 4581, 4582, 4587, 4588, 4592, 4593, 4599, 4600, 4611, 4612, 4630, 4631, 4633, 4638, 4639, 4640, 4641, 4668, 4669, 4670, 4671, 4672, 4673, 4674, 4675, 4676, 4683, 4684, 4685, 4687, 4688, 4689, 4698, 4699, 4700, 4701, 4702, 4710, 4711, 4714, 4715 Blueback 3679, 3722, 3756, 3757,

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3758, 3960, 3988, 4024, 4025, 4026, 4030, 4031, 4216, 4308, 4340 Blueﬁsh 1121, 1149, 1157, 1158, 1164, 1275, 1276, 1277, 1278, 1279, 1280, 1297, 1319, 1320, 1451, 1470, 1725, 2103, 2117, 2453, 2469, 2470, 2471, 2473, 2475, 3713, 4307, 4336, 4377, 4795, 4796 Bluegill 1876, 1899, 1981, 2406, 2434, 2435, 2436, 2450, 2762, 2812, 2813, 2850, 2851, 2852, 2853, 2854, 2855, 3738, 3739, 3751 Boarﬁsh 3468, 3469, 3991 Boneﬁsh 1153, 1160, 1161, 1181, 1182, 1195, 1196, 1209, 1374, 1383, 1384, 1398, 1532, 1601, 1602, 1608, 1863, 1864, 1874, 1932, 1959, 1960, 2210, 2225, 2248, 2259, 2277, 2304, 2357, 2386, 2496, 2709, 2717, 2797, 2798, 2830, 4098, 4099, 4157 Bowﬁn 1150, 1151, 1152, 1170, 1176, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1288, 1300, 1301, 1344, 1345, 1349, 1355, 1356, 1357, 1358, 1385, 1514, 1520, 1521, 1522, 1555, 1560, 1569, 1570, 1737, 1738, 1775, 1776, 1777, 1961, 2418, 2419, 2499, 2500, 2501, 2502, 2503, 2533, 2575, 3543, 3548, 3626, 3634, 3896, 3913, 3914, 4077, 4104, 4112, 4815, 4817 Bream 2074, 2104, 2105, 2894, 2966, 3016, 3022, 3680, 3681, 3682, 3683, 3893 Brill 4326 Bugara 4395, 4396, 4398, 4399, 4406, 4412, 4413, 4414, 4415, 4416, 4420, 4425, 4429, 4431, 4432, 4444, 4445, 4447, 4463, 4464, 4465, 4466, 4467, 4470, 4478, 4479, 4480, 4486, 4489, 4495, 4501, 4502, 4503, 4504, 4505, 4535, 4537, 4538, 4539, 4540, 4541, 4558, 4559, 4570, 4571, 4573, 4589, 4590, 4598, 4604, 4613, 4625, 4626, 4627, 4632, 4635, 4636 Bullhead 4015, 4141, 4153, 4154, 4155, 4156, 4202

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Index by Submarine Name Bumper 4339, 4355, 4368, 4369, 4595, 4596, 4597 Burrﬁsh 1931, 2953, 3111 Cabezon 4149 Cabrilla 1148, 1469, 1471, 2014, 2019, 2047, 2051, 2278, 2287, 2288, 2289, 2727, 2728, 2760, 2761, 2774, 3852 Cachalot 207, 239 Caiman 4080, 4081, 4703 Capelin 1299, 1302, 1317 Capitaine 4222, 4261 Carbonero 4696, 4697, 4704, 4720, 4721, 4728, 4731, 4732 Carp 4263, 4358, 4359, 4360, 4361, 4362, 4363, 4421, 4423, 4490, 4491, 4492, 4493, 4512, 4513 Cavalla 2115, 2312, 3177, 3356, 3357, 3380 Cero 1200, 1201, 1264, 1265, 1298, 1648, 1662, 1669, 1986, 2002, 2003, 2392, 2958, 2959, 3840, 3841, 3842, 3856, 3869, 3870, 3892, 3907, 3931, 3957 Charr 3791, 3809 Chub 3956, 3959, 4108, 4397, 4601, 4602, 4603, 4690, 4716, 4717 HMS Clyde 2152, 3628, 3638, 3941 Cobia 2219, 2269, 2303, 2309, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2391, 3395, 3602, 3603, 4013, 4046, 4047 Cod 1372, 1373, 1643, 1683, 1701, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 2334, 2385, 2422, 2424, 2444, 2753, 2754, 2755, 2769, 2882, 3849, 3850, 3873, 4378, 4417, 4428, 4434, 4435, 4437, 4438, 4439, 4440, 4471, 4472, 4473, 4474, 4475, 4476, 4477, 4485, 4496, 4506, 4507, 4508, 4509, 4510, 4511, 4525 Corvina 1315 Crevalle 1291, 1294, 1313, 1318, 1343, 1479, 1550, 1617, 1633, 1634, 1635, 1636, 1637, 1639, 1853, 1908, 1924, 2344, 2345, 2346, 2352, 3802, 3803, 3810, 3848, 4061, 4070, 4078, 4101, 4102, 4170, 4789, 4790, 4792, 4805, 4812 Croaker 2404, 2441, 2451, 2452, 2794, 2809, 2843, 2892, 2893, 2909, 2910, 2911, 4016, 4017, 4018 Cuttleﬁsh 285, 286, 317 Dace 1274, 1554, 2257, 2348, 2374, 2826, 2827, 2828, 2837, 2838, 2901, 3322, 3323, 4049, 4050, 4069, 4072, 4821, 4827 Darter 1622, 1795, 2164, 2811, 2899, 2900 Dentuda 4142, 4143, 4270, 4327 Dolphin 211 Drum 137, 149, 154, 183, 263, 355, 357, 377, 399, 402, 460, 515, 739, 744, 754, 890, 1062, 1063, 1094, 1295, 1316, 2355, 2915, 2943, 2944, 2945, 2947, 2948

Escolar 2722 Finback 225, 366, 367, 372, 379, 380, 381, 412, 549, 692, 705, 706, 729, 839, 853, 863, 864, 865, 866, 876, 999, 1004, 1007, 1020, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1460, 1568, 1577, 1820, 1821, 1822, 1839, 2616, 2620, 2621, 3279 Flasher 1523, 1597, 1598, 1599, 1625, 1626, 1888, 1890, 1904, 1930, 2159, 2160, 2243, 2319, 2340, 2341, 2342, 2654, 2711, 2712, 2747, 2748, 3224, 3225, 3226, 3290, 3291, 3292, 3576, 3599, 3608, 3609 Flier 2049, 2050, 2091, 2123, 2124, 2125 Flounder 2108, 3045, 3151 Flying Fish 204, 221, 300, 309, 446, 449, 453, 580, 600, 617, 745, 746, 750, 753, 769, 778, 873, 941, 968, 1216, 1240, 1241, 1243, 1409, 1441, 1741, 1749, 1750, 1799, 2016, 2017, 4068, 4076, 4115, 4116, 4117, 4118, 4119, 4120, 4121, 4122, 4124, 4125, 4126 Gabilan 2295, 2974, 3779, 3790, 3834, 3837, 3838 Gar 102, 140, 162, 454, 506, 522, 783, 795, 798, 800, 805, 822, 823, 829, 830, 974, 1033, 1527, 1537, 1538, 1539, 1541, 2075, 2157, 3182 Gato 278, 511, 563, 573, 589, 616, 626, 1188, 1219, 1220, 1379, 1396, 1422, 1423, 1630, 1697, 1698, 1702, 1735, 1739, 1740, 3537, 3573, 4560 Golet 2046, 2053, 2088 Grampus 81, 92, 371, 415, 422, 474, 475, 528, 529, 621, 640 Grayback 94, 95, 103, 387, 404, 414, 484, 485, 486, 487, 512, 666, 815, 816, 817, 824, 826, 827, 1197, 1208, 1226, 1238, 1239, 1416, 1417, 1418, 1419, 1424, 1425, 1426, 1427, 1443, 1656, 1657, 1685, 1686, 1687, 1695, 1696, 1699 Grayling 120, 122, 274, 416, 427, 448, 579, 586, 607, 704, 709, 731, 732, 735, 736, 747, 755, 862, 891, 905, 910, 1032, 1039, 1059 Greenling 134, 141, 261, 262, 298, 346, 348, 365, 369, 384, 388, 478, 501, 502, 525, 544, 545, 551, 554, 867, 872, 1452, 2411, 3027, 3028, 3046 Grenadier 96, 136, 148, 250, 432, 433, 526, 533, 534, 566, 4762, 4768, 4840 Grouper 210, 228, 329, 343, 350, 452, 466, 1100, 1128, 2127, 2128 Growler 222, 223, 224, 296, 301, 311, 312, 319, 543, 591, 601, 898, 899, 1771, 1815, 2161, 2162, 2541, 2542, 2543, 2624, 2625, 2626, 2630 Grunion 236, 237, 252

Guardﬁsh 288, 291, 294, 297, 306, 313, 314, 315, 316, 374, 385, 386, 535, 565, 569, 879, 881, 1187, 1193, 1498, 1587, 2279, 2280, 2281, 2282, 2286, 2291, 2313, 2317, 2318, 2556, 2699, 2784, 3441, 4129 Guavina 1843, 1852, 1861, 1862, 2197, 2548, 2549, 2642, 3096, 3160, 3174, 3193, 3502, 3503, 3567 Gudgeon 37, 51, 104, 105, 251, 259, 279, 280, 382, 383, 428, 429, 430, 694, 695, 696, 700, 712, 715, 772, 775, 787, 791, 818, 1116, 1163, 1165, 1166, 1309, 1331, 1332, 1333, 1334, 1618, 1651, 1652 Guitarro 2029, 2042, 2045, 2409, 2412, 2420, 2421, 2423, 2482, 2528, 2529, 2530, 2531, 2976, 2977, 2978, 3017, 3021, 3556, 4809, 4810, 4832, 4835, 4837, 4842, 4844 Gunnel 887, 896, 897, 901, 1387, 3033, 3107, 3108, 3109, 3112, 3143 Gurnard 924, 925, 932, 933, 934, 935, 965, 966, 1185, 1186, 1194, 1430, 1432, 1433, 1434, 1435, 1444, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1973, 2015, 2027, 2349, 3008, 3009 Haddo 1772, 1793, 1798, 2084, 2085, 2479, 2480, 2481, 2489, 2490, 2492, 2508, 2594, 2664, 2674, 3043, 3183, 3233, 3237, 4103, 4226, 4227, 4228, 4229, 4230, 4259, 4260, 4264 Haddock 273, 289, 299, 413, 417, 431, 435, 436, 439, 546, 556, 722, 723, 982, 983, 984, 985, 992, 1113, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1251, 1252, 1259, 1270, 1271, 1272, 1524, 1800, 1851, 2983, 3025, 3522, 3525, 3532, 3645 Hake 1494, 1545, 1549, 1581, 1582, 1583, 1615, 1623, 1788, 1802, 1803, 2067, 2102, 2107, 2116, 2584, 3141 Halibut 457, 458, 461, 463, 464, 479, 631, 644, 663, 664, 665, 962, 1066, 1085, 1087, 1093, 1258, 1266, 1267, 1818, 1871, 1873, 1875, 1906, 1907, 2932, 2933, 3077 Hammerhead 2253, 2358, 2359, 2360, 2729, 2730, 2731, 2732, 2869, 2870, 2871, 3251, 3578, 3752, 3753, 3910, 3935, 4314, 4315 Harder 906, 907, 908, 912, 913, 926, 927, 1096, 1101, 1126, 1143, 1144, 1171, 1304, 1305, 1321, 1322, 1323, 1823, 1835, 1836, 2063, 2064, 2076, 2077, 2079, 2487, 2488, 2491, 2493 Hardhead 2456, 3032, 3184, 3185, 3494, 3785, 3867, 3868, 4131, 4181, 4182, 4183, 4203, 4288, 4289, 4388, 4459 Hawkbill 2775, 2792, 2793, 2796, 3274, 3275, 3325, 3518, 3519, 3520, 3530, 3531, 3542, 3565,

3566, 3843, 3944, 3999, 4354, 4371, 4372, 4379, 4380 Herring 421, 687, 1406, 1407, 1453, 1454, 1455, 1773, 2030, 2031, 2034, 2035 Hoe 886, 904, 1141, 1645, 1646, 1647, 1690, 1691, 1934, 1935, 1971, 1977, 1978, 2770, 2771, 2779, 2780, 2781, 2782, 3212, 3597 Iceﬁsh 2905, 2949, 2950, 4637 Jack 915, 916, 917, 950, 1658, 1659, 1660, 1661, 1663, 1712, 1713, 1855, 1856, 1857, 1858, 1859, 1877, 1884, 2139, 2140, 2171, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2175, 2524, 2534, 2535, 3083, 3084 Jallao 2936, 4709 HNMS K-XII 9, 12 HNMS K-XIV 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2119, 2126, 3917, 4062, 4063 HNMS K-XV 84, 1849, 1850, 4330 HNMS K-XVI 26 HNMS K-XVIII 44, 45, 46 Kete 3671, 3672, 3673, 3674 Kingﬁsh 335, 345, 351, 389, 451, 455, 497, 517, 518, 646, 675, 678, 1172, 1190, 1198, 1221, 1462, 1463, 1466, 1475, 1476, 2918, 2952, 2957, 3352, 3353, 4319, 4583, 4584, 4806 Kraken 4158, 4159, 4177, 4178, 4191, 4192 L-12 4744, 4745, 4747 L-13 4746 L-19 4748, 4749 Lagarto 3523, 3526, 3533, 3535, 3585, 3586, 4224 Lamprey 3989, 4667, 4724 Lapon 967, 1206, 1217, 1218, 1229, 1733, 1734, 1736, 1748, 1754, 1758, 1759, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2296, 2300, 2301, 2375, 2376, 2377, 2677, 2678, 2713, 2714, 2800, 2801 Lionﬁsh 3898, 4313 Lizardﬁsh 4272, 4273, 4274, 4275, 4276, 4277, 4364, 4365, 4366, 4370, 4487 Mingo 972, 973, 1011, 1213, 2224, 2735, 2736, 2737, 2738, 3178, 3179 Moray 4317, 4318 Muskallunge 1159, 1177, 1431, 1445, 1473, 2445, 2483, 2484, 4677, 4678 Narwhal 77, 89, 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 253, 254, 260, 266, 1104, 1392, 1719, 1984, 1985, 2118, 2120 Nautilus 194, 208, 212, 281, 282, 331, 333, 336, 337, 341, 390, 392, 520, 538, 558, 587, 588, 1714, 1729, 1730, 2097, 2141 HNMS O-16 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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HNMS O-19 38, 39, 2577, 2589, 2618, 3106, 3382, 3383, 3811, 3871, 4833, 4836, 4845 HNMS O-21 669, 760, 4483, 4484, 4516 HNMS O-23 248, 257, 258, 393 HNMS O-24 637, 1038, 3839

1666, 1679, 1680, 1700, 1885, 1922, 1958, 1965, 1979, 4448, 4536, 4591 Pollack 29, 30, 31, 32, 97, 98, 99, 100, 153, 168, 171, 172, 173, 174, 189, 555, 564, 686, 689, 726, 828, 831, 1013, 1060, 1075, 1764, 1781, 1782, 1783, 1784, 1804, 1994, 1995 Pomfret 2739, 2740, 2993, 2994, 3180, 3181, 4426, 4427, 4682, 4713, 4730 Pompano 40, 178, 180, 188, 192, 196, 271, 272, 310, 590, 599, 622, 743, 951, 963, 975, 978, 1072, 1076, 1099, 1155 Pompon 990, 991, 1397, 1399, 2028, 2350, 2431, 2432 Porpoise 101, 507, 508, 725, 929, 944, 976 HMS Porpoise 2221, 2718, 3260, 4813, 4814, 4824, 4831, 4838 Puffer 1114, 1115, 1191, 1401, 1420, 1421, 1456, 1457, 1474, 1670, 1972, 1996, 2054, 2055, 2056, 2378, 2405, 2428, 2429, 2430, 3355, 3384, 3385, 3386, 3387, 3388, 3389, 4278, 4279, 4280, 4281, 4282, 4283, 4284, 4285, 4286, 4287

Paddle 1021, 1050, 1377, 1830, 1831, 1832, 2216, 2217, 2591, 2592, 2787, 2803, 2804, 3249, 3250, 4051, 4052, 4215, 4254, 4255, 4256, 4257, 4258 Pampanito 1816, 2218, 2633, 2634, 2635, 2636, 3136, 3137, 3222, 3500, 3510 Parche 1895, 1912, 1913, 1914, 2129, 2364, 2365, 2366, 2367, 2368, 2369, 2370, 2371, 3408, 3409, 3509, 3806, 3817, 3822, 3829, 3830, 3865, 3866, 4169, 4173, 4174, 4175, 4187, 4188, 4189, 4209, 4210, 4211, 4212, 4239, 4240, 4241 Pargo 1078, 1088, 1089, 1090, 1091, 1362, 1363, 1371, 1380, 1898, 1920, 1921, 2149, 2153, 2154, 2617, 2679, 2680, 2705, 3187, 3467, 3513, 3564, 4679, 4680, 4681, 4708 Perch 27, 2012, 2354, 3723 Permit 179, 642, 647, 653, 657, 790, 810, 811, 812, 954, 955, 956, 959, 960, 961, 1098, 1105, 1106, 1110, 1111, 1612, 2004, 2018, 2025, 2333, 2822 Peto 923, 958, 1174, 1175, 1382, 1723, 3060, 3061, 3062, 3130, 3131, 3135, 4402 Pickerel 33, 34, 131, 255, 609, 615, 623, 629, 630, 724, 728, 734 Picuda 1715, 1760, 1765, 1797, 1997, 1998, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2520, 2523, 2645, 2646, 2647, 2668, 2669, 3113, 3114, 3170, 3171, 3172, 3342, 3362, 3371, 3372, 3458, 3459, 3460, 3881 Pike 748, 749, 1009, 1012, 1049, 1051 Pilotﬁsh 2553, 2975 Pintado 2036, 2037, 2059, 2060, 2061, 2398, 2399, 2495, 2497, 2498, 3010, 3011, 3264, 3265, 3267 Pipeﬁsh 2555, 2631, 2653, 3221 Piper 3598, 3983, 4718, 4719, 4739 Piranha 2267, 2276, 3377, 3378, 3613, 4110, 4127, 4128, 4136, 4165, 4171, 4172, 4185, 4186 Plaice 2177, 2178, 2208, 2302, 2609, 2685, 2706, 2707, 3255, 3256, 3620, 3924, 3925, 3926, 3927, 3928, 3929, 3930, 3950 Plunger 41, 214, 216, 217, 218, 408, 467, 468, 641, 662, 801, 806, 807, 808, 809, 813, 957, 970, 1027, 1036, 1046, 1578, 1591, 1592, 1682, 2439 Pogy 779, 780, 784, 804, 814, 820, 836, 952, 1002, 1169, 1393, 1395, 1402, 1403, 1609, 1610, 1611, 1665,

Queenﬁsh 2537, 2538, 2605, 2606, 2607, 2649, 3035, 3036, 3037, 3041, 3042, 3050, 3094, 3341, 3370, 3376, 3764, 4267 Quillback 4252 R-1 123 Rasher 1189, 1204, 1205, 1248, 1281, 1282, 1472, 1487, 1693, 1694, 1720, 1726, 1786, 1787, 1954, 1955, 1957, 2013, 2026, 2068, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2109, 2397, 2459, 2460, 2461, 2462, 2463, 2464, 2465, 2466, 2467, 3544, 3890, 3891 Raton 1351, 1352, 1360, 1361, 1437, 1438, 1464, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2062, 2092, 2106, 2390, 2856, 2857, 2858, 2859, 2862, 2863, 2864, 3015, 3023, 3080, 3081, 3088, 3901, 3920, 3943 Ray 1346, 1350, 1440, 1458, 1468, 1717, 1761, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2305, 2389, 2442, 2443, 2457, 2458, 2478, 2772, 2815, 2986, 2987, 3018, 3024, 3078, 3079, 3953, 3955, 3961, 3962, 3963, 3964, 3965, 3966, 3968, 3969, 3975, 3976, 3977, 3979, 3980, 3984, 3985, 3986, 3987, 4011, 4550, 4561, 4562, 4563, 4574, 4575, 4576, 4577, 4578, 4585, 4586, 4642, 4643, 4644, 4645, 4646, 4647, 4648, 4649, 4650, 4651, 4652, 4653, 4654, 4655, 4656, 4657, 4658, 4659, 4660, 4661, 4662, 4663, 4664, 4665, 4793, 4828, 4841 Razorback 3228, 3244, 3245, 3333,

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3334, 3335, 3336, 3647, 3648, 3657, 3667, 4542, 4543, 4544, 4545, 4546, 4547, 4548, 4549 Redﬁn 1513, 1817, 1825, 1826, 1833, 1834, 2081, 2130, 2131, 2539, 2632, 2658, 2686, 2687, 3038, 3064 Redﬁsh 2455, 2474, 2521, 2522, 2648, 2671, 2672, 2673, 3145, 3159, 3166, 3167, 3257, 3258, 3259, 3284 Robalo 1624, 1966 Rock 2306, 2307, 2308, 2325, 2326, 2946, 3732 Ronquil 2507, 2511, 2515, 2516, 3102, 3110, 3504, 3759, 4074 HMS Rorqual 3730, 3734, 3735, 3736, 3775, 3919 Runner 593, 594, 606, 612, 624, 770, 878, 921, 928, 4316, 4770, 4818, 4820

HMS Scythian 3666, 3686, 3687, 3693, 3909, 3954 Sea Cat 3218, 3223, 3563, 3658, 4044 Sea Devil 2643, 3213, 3214, 3215, 3253, 3254, 3767, 3768, 3769, 3770, 3771, 3772, 3794, 4111, 4166, 4167, 4168 Sea Dog 2799, 2880, 2881, 3847, 4059, 4060, 4083, 4085, 4123, 4150, 4151, 4152 Sea Fox 2942, 3034, 3762 Sea Owl 3262, 3288, 3851, 4056, 4105 Sea Poacher 3918, 3936, 3937, 3938, 3939, 4373, 4374, 4386, 4393, 4422, 4446 Sea Robin 3360, 3630, 3642, 3643, 3644, 3684, 3796, 3797, 4303, 4312, 4381, 4382, 4385, 4387 HMS Sea Rover 1722, 1731, 1732, 1846, 1847, 1999, 2150, 2211, 2212, 2750, 2751, 3246, 4804 HMS Seadog 3659, 3951, 3958, 4400, 4436, 4449, 4451, 4481, 4532, 4551, 4553, 4605, 4607 Seadragon 43, 53, 54, 234, 235, 238, 340, 358, 459, 477, 493, 494, 880, 994, 1001, 1008, 1014, 1015, 1203, 1478, 1528, 1529, 1848, 1878, 1968, 2878, 2879, 2916, 2919, 2920 Seahorse 1086, 1245, 1246, 1247, 1253, 1256, 1257, 1326, 1353, 1354, 1381, 1515, 1530, 1531, 1567, 1586, 1808, 1809, 1814, 1841, 1868, 2146, 2147, 2148, 2195, 2196, 2199, 2200, 2763, 3808 Seal 20, 72, 73, 185, 307, 308, 318, 437, 438, 788, 2514, 2595, 2596, 2597, 2604, 2608, 2931, 3069 Sealion 2155, 2176, 2215, 2262, 2263, 2540, 2544, 2545, 2627, 2628, 2629, 3148, 3149, 3287, 3698 Searaven 55, 349, 362, 444, 504, 523, 524, 539, 540, 548, 1342, 1837, 1897, 2576, 2675, 2676, 2688, 2689, 2690, 2691, 2692, 2693, 2694, 2695, 2696, 2697, 2708, 3217, 3219, 3220 HMS Seascout 3326, 3327, 3579, 3607, 3618, 3641, 3653, 3663, 3664, 3665, 3874, 4245, 4246, 4247, 4248, 4295, 4305, 4306, 4311, 4740 Seawolf 13, 68, 69, 74, 75, 76, 111, 112, 113, 203, 256, 275, 295, 407, 409, 410, 420, 751, 752, 756, 757, 765, 766, 773, 840, 858, 903, 1067, 1068, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1073, 1081, 1082, 1092, 1244, 1263, 1283, 1482, 1483, 1484, 1485, 1500, 1501, 1502, 1516 Segundo 3238, 3239, 3240, 3677, 3992, 3993, 3994, 3995, 3996, 3997, 3998, 4019, 4029, 4042, 4054, 4055, 4075 HMS Selene 3639, 3714, 3724, 3725, 3726, 4198, 4199, 4205, 4262, 4266

S-28 1127 S-30 859, 877, 998, 1005 S-31 394 S-32 373, 659, 667, 672, 742 S-33 892, 893, 894 S-34 849 S-35 942, 969 S-36 28 S-37 59, 230, 305 S-38 3, 18, 85, 268 S-39 11, 87 S-40 233 S-41 66, 283, 284, 292, 841, 850 S-42 151, 405, 1122 S-44 152, 206, 269, 347 S-46 1207 S-47 321, 406 Sailﬁsh 10, 50, 86, 231, 483, 889, 911, 1388, 1389, 1404, 1405, 1429, 2407, 2408, 2454, 2512, 2513, 2810, 2814, 3013, 3014 Salmon 19, 93, 181, 184, 419, 425, 440, 441, 442, 854, 855, 1017, 1019, 1212, 1242, 1535, 2968, 2969, 2970 Sand Lance 1703, 1716, 1718, 1743, 1744, 1745, 1902, 1953, 1963, 1967, 1970, 2271, 2272, 2379, 3934 Sargo 334, 503, 882, 883, 931, 1287, 1296, 1653, 1654, 1711, 1860, 2934, 2935 Saury 293, 320, 835, 843, 847, 848, 1000, 3095, 3101, 3132, 3133 Sawﬁsh 619, 620, 636, 651, 682, 792, 979, 980, 981, 987, 995, 1173, 1394, 1854, 2310, 2347, 2785, 2902, 2903 Scabbardﬁsh 2661, 3099, 3152, 3153, 3156, 3199, 3612 Scamp 673, 684, 685, 688, 844, 993, 996, 1124, 1125, 1132, 1262, 1292, 1303, 1497, 1805 Scorpion 758, 759, 761, 762, 763, 764, 774, 776, 777, 945, 946, 1310, 4771, 4776, 4811 Sculpin 36, 56, 58, 106, 200, 201, 202, 205, 229, 338, 353, 364, 370, 473, 884, 895, 900, 914, 1018

Sennet 3434, 3436, 3524, 3527, 3534, 3536, 3545, 3855, 3857, 3882, 3897, 4460, 4461, 4462, 4488 Shad 513, 514, 574, 718, 719, 1202, 1224, 1225, 1235, 1236, 1237, 2586, 2644, 2657, 2670, 2684, 3940, 3945, 4041, 4045 HMS Shakespeare 3339, 3354 HMS Shalimar 2963, 2998, 2999, 3000, 3227, 3229, 3230, 3231, 3242, 3261, 3263, 3272, 3276, 3277, 3278, 3402, 3405, 3414, 3448, 3472, 4450, 4533, 4534, 4552, 4554, 4566, 4567, 4606, 4608, 4666 Shark 2043, 2044, 2052, 2057, 2058, 2320, 2914, 2921 SHCH-126 4743 HMS Sibyl 3915, 4320, 4321, 4322, 4323 Silversides 150, 155, 163, 164, 176, 190, 193, 241, 249, 267, 276, 302, 304, 375, 424, 516, 550, 559, 560, 561, 875, 1010, 1215, 1230, 1231, 1232, 1234, 1446, 1447, 1448, 1449, 1450, 1751, 1789, 1937, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1980, 2023, 2024, 3092, 3443, 3444, 3821, 3858, 4767, 4774, 4775, 4777, 4778, 4779, 4780, 4781, 4782, 4783, 4791 HMS Sirdar 2069, 2089, 2314, 2327, 2328, 2554, 2557, 2558, 2559, 3307, 3549 Skate 1378, 1428, 1439, 1644, 1905, 1974, 2241, 2242, 2273, 2274, 2275, 2719, 2720, 2841, 4067, 4089, 4090, 4091, 4092, 4106 Skipjack 142, 143, 146, 147, 161, 290, 363, 986, 1199, 1546, 1547, 1548, 3020, 3073 HMS Sleuth 3877, 3878, 3888, 3904, 4610, 4629, 4707 Snapper 110, 618, 652, 1061, 1074, 1336, 1337, 1338, 1375, 1376, 1778, 1779, 1780, 2724, 2725, 2726 Snook 771, 793, 794, 796, 797, 821, 825, 909, 947, 948, 949, 1109, 1139, 1140, 1142, 1167, 1364, 1365, 1366, 1368, 1369, 1370, 1542, 1605, 1606, 1628, 1631, 1684, 2268, 2906, 2907, 2908, 2913, 2917, 2956, 4765, 4766, 4816, 4830, 4843 HMS Solent 3879, 3880, 3887, 3903, 4217, 4218, 4609, 4628, 4706, 4741 Spadeﬁsh 2472, 2494, 2598, 2599, 2600, 2601, 2602, 3072, 3119, 3120, 3129, 3200, 3452, 3453, 3470, 3497, 3499, 3727, 3763, 3792, 3798, 3818, 4064, 4065, 4066, 4084, 4088, 4094, 4095, 4100, 4109, 4135 HMS Spark 3147, 3195, 3485, 3486, 3487, 3488, 3754, 3761, 4519 Spearﬁsh 125, 129, 130, 247, 332, 356, 489, 490, 509, 510, 971, 1102, 1103, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1571,

1572, 1573, 1574, 1613, 1614, 1616, 1619, 1923, 1925, 3392 Spikeﬁsh 3584, 4712, 4733 HMS Spirit 2258, 2641, 2662, 3065, 3066, 3418, 3419, 3692 HMS Spiteful 2180, 2190, 3273 Spot 3363, 3364, 3391, 3393, 3394, 3396, 3397, 3406, 3407, 3411, 3694, 3697, 3699, 3835, 3836, 4309, 4310 Springer 3701, 3884, 3902, 3905 HMS Spur 4686 HMS Statesman 2504, 2766, 2767, 3328, 3344, 3345, 3501, 3550, 3551, 3552, 3553, 3554, 3555, 3568, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3783, 3784, 3787, 3788, 3795, 3799, 3812, 3813, 3819, 3820, 3844, 3899, 3908, 3916, 4200, 4214, 4738, 4742 Steelhead 964, 1003, 1180, 1222, 1480, 1627, 1896, 2249, 2361, 2362, 2363, 2372, 2373, 4242, 4243, 4244, 4772, 4773, 4797 Sterlet 2329, 2387, 2388, 2403, 2413, 2795, 2929, 2930, 2962, 2973, 3093, 3103, 3621, 3651, 4000, 4001 Stingray 35, 213, 447, 781, 782, 1796, 2427 HMS Stoic 2048, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2090, 2270, 2298, 2299, 2938, 2979, 2980, 2981, 3280, 4823 HMS Stonehenge 1600, 1621 HMS Storm 1742, 1824, 1827, 1828, 2113, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2380, 2381, 2382, 2383, 2564, 2565, 2566, 2567, 2568, 2569, 2570, 2964, 2965, 2989, 2990, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007 HMS Stratagem 2187, 2202, 3142 HMS Strongbow 2536, 2560, 2561, 2562, 2563, 2571, 2581, 2582, 2583, 2818, 3196, 3197, 3205, 3206, 3207, 3208, 3390 HMS Stubborn 4392, 4418, 4452, 4469, 4499 HMS Sturdy 2168, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2222, 2223, 2245, 2246, 2448, 2449, 2532, 2783, 2823, 2824, 2825, 2831, 2833, 2834, 3186, 3188, 3189, 3201, 3202, 3210, 3216, 3232, 3654 Sturgeon 42, 49, 52, 108, 116, 117, 209, 215, 226, 323, 342, 450, 936, 1486, 1507, 1508, 1543, 1544, 1939, 1948, 1950, 1975, 2163, 2192 HMS Stygian 2590, 2847, 2848, 2849, 2861, 2866, 2867, 2872, 2873, 2928, 3194, 3247, 3248, 3398, 3399, 3403, 3404, 3420, 3728, 3737, 3773, 3800, 3801, 3814, 3815, 3823, 3824, 3825, 3826, 3827, 4114, 4517 HMS Subtle 2808, 2835, 3266, 3347, 3511, 3688, 3689, 3690, 3691, 3721 Sunﬁsh 654, 658, 668, 1022, 1023, 1052, 1077, 1123, 1678, 1681, 2209,

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2213, 2226, 2227, 2228, 2229, 2230, 2231, 2232, 2233, 2234, 2235, 2236, 2237, 2238, 2239, 2240, 2254, 2255, 2613, 2614, 2615, 2638, 2639, 2640, 3115, 3116, 3117, 3118, 3128, 3134, 3204, 3807, 3845, 3846, 3853, 3854, 4753, 4758, 4759, 4785, 4807 HMS Supreme 3190, 3192, 3203, 3211, 3410, 3415, 3421, 3624, 3640, 3655, 3660, 3661, 3676, 3911, 3912, 4249, 4328, 4333, 4334, 4343, 4344 HMS Surf 1727, 1728 Swordﬁsh 1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 47, 48, 63, 67, 177, 186, 187, 198, 199, 434, 443, 557, 1044, 1045, 1084, 1496, 1496.5, 1506, 1558, 1806, 1807, 2073, 2099, 2100, 2143, 2145, 2179, 2220, 3359

Tench 3742, 3743, 3776, 3982, 4014, 4023, 4038, 4043, 4057, 4071, 4093, 4096, 4494, 4614, 4615, 4616, 4617, 4618, 4619, 4620, 4621, 4622, 4623, 4624, 4691, 4692, 4693 HMS Terrapin 2394, 2395, 2971, 2972, 2997, 3019, 3294, 3310, 3312, 3314, 3316, 3319, 3329, 3337, 3588, 3589, 3625, 3627, 3637, 3946, 3947 Thornback 4424, 4514 HMS Thorough 2716, 3071, 3085, 3086, 3087, 3155, 3165, 3331, 3346, 3529, 3539, 3540, 3541, 3546, 3547, 3557, 3558, 3559, 3560, 3561, 3562, 3580, 3581, 3582, 3583, 3594, 3595, 3596, 3619, 3774, 3777, 3789, 3816, 3973, 4032, 4033, 4039, 4138, 4139, 4528, 4529, 4530, 4531, 4555, 4580, 4725 HMS Thrasher 3422, 3423, 3424, 3425, 3437, 3449, 3450, 3451, 3454, 3455, 3456, 3695, 3705, 3715, 4180, 4419, 4453, 4454, 4455, 4456, 4457 Threadﬁn 3464, 3465, 3741, 3744, 3745, 3746, 3747, 3748, 4331, 4337, 4338, 4351, 4375, 4383, 4384 Thresher 57, 119, 227, 232, 325, 326, 403, 491, 492, 500, 613, 633, 634, 635, 638, 643, 930, 937, 938, 939, 953, 1307, 1481, 1503, 1504, 1552, 1553, 1556, 2283, 2284, 2285, 2290, 2292, 2293, 2294, 2637, 2655, 2698, 2704, 2746, 4750 HMS Thule 3281, 3282, 3283, 3324, 3750, 3766, 3778, 3828, 4335, 4356, 4367, 4376 Tigrone 3981 Tileﬁsh 1951, 1952, 2311, 2682, 2741, 2742, 2743, 2839, 2840, 2844, 3293, 3614, 3635, 3649 Tinosa 846, 856, 871, 988, 1178, 1183, 1327, 1328, 1347, 1348, 1386, 1533, 1534, 1536, 1632, 1642, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1917, 1918, 1938, 2112, 2122, 2193, 2194, 2260, 4058, 4073, 4097, 4140, 4160, 4161, 4162 HMS Tiptoe 3942, 3948, 4020, 4521, 4556, 4569, 4694 Tirante 3729, 3740, 3755, 3793, 3804, 3805, 3831, 3832, 3833, 4048, 4082, 4176, 4190, 4193, 4194, 4195, 4196, 4197, 4204, 4206, 4208, 4268, 4269, 4296 HMS Torbay 3696, 4201, 4225 Torsk 4722, 4729, 4734, 4735 HMS Tradewind 2652, 2656, 3040, 3048, 3049, 3067, 3068, 3517, 3862, 3863, 3864, 3886, 4822 HMS Trenchant 2396, 2416, 2417, 2663, 2683, 2960, 2961, 3047, 3289, 3295, 3309, 3311, 3313, 3315, 3330, 3338, 3340, 3590, 3591, 3592, 3593, 3601, 3636, 3669, 3670, 3970, 3971, 3972,

HMS Taciturn 4130, 4132, 4133, 4137, 4526, 4527, 1707, 2021 HMS Tally Ho 1293, 1490, 1505, 1629, 1668, 1689, 2261, 2505, 2517, 2518, 2519, 2749, 2765, 3121, 3122, 3123, 3124, 3125, 3126, 3127, 3138, 3139, 3140, 3146, 4803 Tambor 109, 124, 197, 265, 287, 303, 411, 418, 426, 693, 714, 838, 845, 852, 861, 1006, 1042, 1043, 1565, 1566, 1593, 1594, 1620, 1838, 1949, 2020, 2351, 2437, 2832, 2865, 3012, 3098, 3100, 4757, 4761, 4763, 4769, 4794 Tang 1649, 1650, 1672, 1676, 1677, 1688, 1692, 2132, 2133, 2134, 2135, 2170, 2183, 2184, 2198, 2201, 2214, 2425, 2426, 2446, 2486, 2509, 2525, 2526, 2805, 2807, 2891, 2895, 2896, 2897, 2898, 2922, 2923, 2924, 2925, 2926, 2927 HMS Tantalus 1840, 1889, 1901, 2080, 2551, 2552, 2572, 2573, 2578, 2995, 2996, 3051, 3466, 3473, 3489, 3490, 3491, 3492 HMS Tantivy 1933, 2579, 2874, 2875, 2876, 2877, 2883, 2884, 2885, 2886, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2890, 2904, 2939, 2940, 2941, 2951, 3495, 3496 Tarpon 592, 604, 1040, 1041, 1064, 1080, 1214, 2336, 2337, 2338, 2339 HMS Taurus 1306, 1312, 1603, 1604, 1844, 1845, 4799, 4801 Tautog 132, 159, 165, 166, 175, 182, 264, 376, 398, 400, 488, 521, 567, 568, 660, 661, 674, 676, 737, 738, 832, 833, 860, 902, 1260, 1261, 1268, 1269, 1273, 1442, 1465, 1467, 1488, 1489, 1746, 1747, 1752, 1753, 1755, 1756, 1757, 1900, 1903, 1936, 1956, 2247, 2256, 2321, 2384, 3400, 3412, 3416, 3446, 4752, 4760, 4784, 4798, 4800, 4819, 4829 HMS Telemachus 2297 HMS Templar 1551, 1580, 2022

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4053, 4329, 4345, 4346, 4347, 4825, 4826 Trepang 2723, 2806, 2816, 2817, 3234, 3235, 3236, 3241, 3243, 3587, 3629, 3685, 3700, 3883, 3894, 3900, 3906, 4223, 4294, 4304, 4332 HMS Trespasser 1367, 1655, 4802 HMS Trident 1065, 4028, 4134, 4148 Trigger 352, 368, 378, 391, 480, 481, 499, 505, 527, 670, 671, 683, 842, 851, 874, 1117, 1133, 1134, 1135, 1136, 1138, 1249, 1250, 1254, 1255, 1308, 1325, 1575, 1576, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1819, 1865, 1866, 1867, 1869, 1870, 2967, 3703, 3704, 3733, 4754, 4755, 4756 Triton 2, 64, 65, 71, 78, 126, 135, 144, 145, 156, 157, 167, 220, 277, 482, 496, 536, 541, 542, 648, 649, 650, 655, 656 Trout 61, 62, 70, 121, 127, 128, 133, 138, 139, 330, 339, 531, 552, 553, 562, 602, 611, 727, 767, 768, 868, 888, 918, 919, 920, 940, 1057,

1097, 1145, 1146, 1708, 1709, 1710, 4764 HMS Truant 114, 115, 219 HMS Truculent 1640, 1641, 1791, 1792, 1801, 2110, 2142, 2144, 2151, 2158, 2169, 4808 HMS Trump 3932, 3974, 3990, 4021, 4022, 4040, 4557, 4568, 4695 HMS Trusty 60, 195, 445, 608 Trutta 3859, 3860, 3861, 4231, 4232, 4233, 4234, 4235, 4236, 4237, 4238, 4290, 4291, 4292, 4293, 4297, 4298, 4299, 4300, 4301 HMS Tudor 2506, 3105, 3296, 3304, 3305, 3317, 3318, 3321, 3332, 4391, 4458, 4468, 4482 Tullibee 1047, 1048, 1210, 1211, 1233, 1579, 1785 Tuna 80, 90, 91, 158, 570, 572, 575, 716, 717, 1147, 1324, 1400, 1919 Tunny 595, 598, 603, 605, 614, 708, 720, 733, 740, 741, 885, 922, 1055, 1056, 1058, 1768, 1769, 1770, 1774, 1794, 1969, 2101, 3780

HMS Vigorous 4353 HMS Vivid 4179 Wahoo 328, 456, 462, 571, 577, 578, 581, 582, 677, 679, 690, 691, 699, 701, 702, 703, 707, 710, 711, 713, 786, 799, 802, 803, 819, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1034, 1035, 1037, 1137, 1156, 1168, 1179, 1184, 1192 Whale 395, 396, 397, 401, 537, 547, 576, 585, 680, 681, 697, 698, 834, 857, 869, 870, 1016, 1053, 1054, 1511, 1512, 1517, 1518, 1813, 2065, 2066, 2758, 2759, 3298, 3299, 3300, 3301, 4751, 4786, 4787, 4788, 4839 HMS XE-1, 4520 HMS XE-3, 4518 HNMS Zwaardvisch 2468, 2476, 2477, 2485, 2752, 2768, 2802, 2836, 2845, 2846, 3512, 3875, 3876

ATTACK NUMBER INDEX BY JAPANESE VESSEL NAME #2-4922 4640 #17 1397 #27 4325 #31 2981 #61 4828 #112 1399 #228 4044 #701 3862 #1176 4599 #2115 3398 #2901 4698 #5194D 446 Aden M. 1927 Africa M. 379 Agano 1303, 1644 Agata M. 3415 Aikoku M. 962 Aisakasan M. 3130 Aji M. 2438, 3869 Ajiro 2725 Akagisan M. 509, 744 Akama M. 1076 Akane M. 1935, 2758 Akashi M. 1164 Akashisan M. 1716 Akatsuki M. 843, 4210 Akebono M. 536, 867, 1464 Akegata M. #1 2106 Akeura M. 4104 Aki M. #6 3746 Aki M. 1709, 2340, 2345 Akigawa M. 1868, 3213 Akigumo 1817 Akikawa M. 1868, 3213 Akikaze 3011 Akira M. #2 4167 Akita M. 38 Akitsu M. 2814, 3094 Akitsuki 2932 Akiura M. 1704, 4104 Akiyama M. #9 3601 Akizuki 558, 2932 Albania 3876 Albert Sarraut 433, 4784 Amagi M. 1901 Amagiri 4798 Amagisan M. 63, 1188 Amaho M. 753 Amaiko M. 2099 Amakusa M. 3163 Amakasu M. #1 482

Amakusa M. #1 482 Amari M. 610 Amato M. 3604 Amatsu M. 1283 Amatsukaze 1513 Amatsusan M. 1929 America M. 1729 Amiji M. 2438, 3869 Amoy M. 1031 Anbo M. 1958 Angarstroi 136 Anjo M. 2717 Anshu M. 2026, 2027 Anto M. #94 4019 Anto M. #244 4231 Anto M. #260 4297 Anto M. #284 4193 Anto M. #293 4190 Anto M. #319 4029 Antung M. #284 4193 Antung M. #293 4190 Anyo M. 3367, 3372 Anzan M. 945, 957, 1749 Aoba 2894 Aobasan M. 231, 1930, 1932 Aoki M. 2945 Aotaka 2705 Arabia M. 2853 Araosan M. 2754, 3785 Arare 224 Aratama M. 1766, 1808 Argun M. 1134 Ariake M. 1594 Arima M. 722 Arimasan M. 2040 Arisan M. 2917, 2921 Arita M. 3291 Arizona M. 52 Artoo #244 4231 Asahi 181 Asahi M. 2355 Asahi M. [I Go] 2084 Asahi M. #11 3133 Asahisan M. 96, 176 Asakaze 2508 Asama M. 583, 1686, 2982 Asanagi 1994 Asanagi M. 1663, 2081 Ashigara 3871, 4053 Ashizuri 2054 Aso M. 805, 2130

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Asokawa M. 3064, 3104 Asosan M. 7, 1865, 1899 Asuka M. 829, 1482 Asukasan M. 2198 Asukazan M. 2198 Atago 2899 Atago M. #3 4811 Ataka M. 1050 Atlantic M. 949, 1797 Atlas M. 1004, 2993 Atsuta M. 188, 2753 Atsutasan M. 17 Aux Sail #28 2558 Awa M. 1958, 2467, 3764, 3765 Awagawa M. 3118 Awaji 2039, 2045 Awaji M. 2668 Awajisan M. 12 Awakawa M. 3118 Awata M. 1226 Ayame 4479 Ayata M. 8 Ayatosan M. 8 Azuchisan M. 2744 Azuma M. 1386 Azusa M. 2650, 4045 Badoeng M. 466 Baikal M. 100 Bandai M. 637, 4220 Bandoeng M. 466 Banei M. 3032 Banei M. #2 1956 Bangame M. #3 1763 Bangkok M. 831 Banki M. #3 304 Banshu M. #2 488, 3849 Banshu M. #5 756 Banshu M. #7 942 Banshu M. #11 2997 Banshu M. #17 3136, 3143 Banshu M. #31 3235 Banshu M. #33 954 Banshu M. #95 707 Batopaha M. 2521 Batu Pahat M. 2521 Belgium M. 2125 Belorussia 1718 Bengal M. 1775 Beryl 1349 Bichu M. 1446

Index by Japanese Vessel Name Bifuku M. 266 Biko M. 3987 Bisaku M. 1814 Bisan M. 1961, 1962 Bitchu M. 1446 Bizen M. 2008 Boenga Padi 2965 Boko M. 2415 Bokuei M. 1466 Bokuyo M. 1987 Borneo M. 2866 Borneo M. #10 798 Boston M. 437 Brasil M. 261 Brazil M. 261, 3335 Buenos Aires M. 770, 4761 Bugen M. 693 Bujun M. 146 Bukun M. 4814 Burma M. 199 Busho M. 1550 Bushu M. 2700 Buyo M. 578 Byakuran M. 2892 Calcutta M. 135 Campomanes 495 Canton 4752 Canton M. 941 Caroline M. 2985 CD 4 4726 CD 6 4726 CD 7 3079 CD 8 2782 CD 9 3537 CD 10 2154, 2707 CD 13 4735 CD 15 2062 CD 16 4727 CD 17 2311 CD 21 2763 CD 22 2969 CD 24 2156 CD 25 2715, 3905 CD 28 3271 CD 30 2659, 3388 CD 31 3833 CD 38 3184 CD 41 4056 CD 42 3387 CD 44 3674 CD 47 4734 CD 50 3897 CD 53 3507, 3508 CD 56 3543 CD 61 4828 CD 64 3221 CD 72 4230 CD 73 3845 CD 75 4749 CD 84 3752 CD 102 3805 CD 112 4357 CD 132 2912 CD 144 3493 CD 196 4171 Ceylon M. 1699, 1700 Ch 1 2996, 3988, 3989, 4350 Ch 2 4216 Ch 5 3383 Ch 8 3636, 3637

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Ch 12 46, 2436 Ch 13 724, 1107 Ch 17 3884 Ch 20 1312 Ch 25 236 Ch 27 237 Ch 30 3302 Ch 42 4514, 4560 Ch 50 2302 Ch 54 1781 Ch 57 4838 Ch 63 3410 Cha 2 2765 Cha 4 3530 Cha 6 2244 Cha 7 2250 Cha 8 4813 Cha 9 2251 Cha 30 1260 Cha 37 4272 Cha 42 4181 Cha 50 4307 Cha 52 1667 Cha 58 4250 Cha 59 4423 Cha 61 1559 Cha 65 4251 Cha 76 3262 Cha 85 4303 Cha 90 3445 Cha 91 3444 Cha 97 3857 Cha 99 2640 Cha 102 3447 Cha 104 3824 Cha 105 4130, 4131 Cha 109 1030 Cha 113 4183 Cha 114 3531, 3843 Cha 117 4388 Cha 156 3129 Cha 165 2619 Cha 179 3401 Chefoo M. 3322 Chicago M. 1210 Chichibu M. 102 Chidori 3293 Chifuku M. 543 Chihaya M. 1253, 1256, 2086, 2613 Chikugo M. 411 Chikuzen M. 4448 Chinkai M. 3135 Chinzei M. 2854 Chio M. 4381 Chit Ming Ho M. 4425 Chita M. 315 Chiyo M. 2020, 2043 Chiyoda M. 2538 Chiyoda M. #5 1673 Chiyoda M. #8 2179 Choan M. #2 683, 1946 Choan M. [#2 Go] 683, 1946 Choi M. 1957 Chojo M. 1642 Choju M. #2 859 Chojusan M. 3041 Chokai M. 3626 Choko M. 108, 382, 1492, 1621, 1692 Choko M. #2 1492 Choko M. [#2 Go] 1492

Chokyu M. #2 2875 Chosa M. 1038 Chosan M. 3945 Chosen M. 1543 Chosho M. #3 4185 Choun M. 1461 Choun M. #3 2261 Choun M. #7 3272 Chowa M. 1122, 3896 Choyo M. 497 Choyo M. #6 2681 Choyo M. #7 2089 Chozan M. 3945 Chuanncey 4675 Chuwa M. 61 Chuyo M. 4424 Chuyo M. #60 4424 Chuyo 1389 Clyde M. 651, 3460 Coea M. 2735 Columbia M. 445, 1379 Comm Ship #13 Go 4039 Comm. Ship #104 3053 Comm Ship #113 Go 3942 Comm. Ship #128 Go 2831 Comm. Ship #137 Go 2883 Comm. Ship #142 Go 3216 Comm Ship #144 Go 4016 Comm Ship #146 Go 4018 Comm Ship #153 Go 4286 Comm Ship #161 Go 3948 Comm Ship #165 Go 4459 Comm. Ship #169 Go 3889 Comm. Ship #311 Go 3602 Comm. Ship #407 Go 3761 Comm. Ship #409 Go 3754 Comm. Ship #463 Go 3723 Comm. Ship #833 Go 4182 Dai M. #6 Go 3746 Daiai M. 3633, 3651 Daian M. #2 2262 Daibin M. 2747 Daiboshi M. #6 3200 Daibu M. 1914 Daichu M. 1217 Daido M. 1390, 4094 Daietsu M. 3468 Daifuku M. 794 Daigen M. #2 4064 Daigen M. #3 1697 Daigen M. #6 1668 Daigen M. #7 2441 Daigo M. 3366 Daigyo M. 3502 Daihaku M. 2947 Daiji M. 2269 Daijin M. 1665 Daijo M. 3767 Daiju M. 1848 Daijun M. 2002 Daikai M. 2858 Daikei M. 1656 Daiki M. 2935, 4070 Daikoku M. 1938 Daikyo M. 3433 Daiman M. #1 3442 Daimei M. 3008 Dainichi M. 1186 Dairen M. 1701, 3204 Dairen M. #606 3968

357 Dairin M. 2192 Daisei M. 3854 Daishin M. 1143 Daisho M. 2944 Daishu M. 1326, 3892 Daishun M. 4705 Daiten M. 2916 Daito M. #1 3709 Daito M. #2 3702 Daito M. #3 3914 Daito M. #49 4746 Daiu M. 4034 Daiun M. #1 4226 Daiun M. #2 2184 Daiyoku M. 1915 Daizen M. 2828, 3565 Dakar M. 2368, 2373 Davao M. 1549 Delagoa M. 1254 Delhi M. 778, 1506 Deli M. 778, 1506 Denmark M. 1511 Djalan 2051 Djambi M. 2305 Djokja M. 1964 Dokan M. 3672 Dori Go 2214 Dori M. 2214 Dornia Baru 2126 Doryo M. 3727 Dowa M. 3160 Durban M. 1071, 2484 Ebara M. 2923 Ebisu M. 2227 Ebisu M. #5 150, 777 Ebisu M. #38 2449 Ebon M. 510, 511 Echizen M. 1688 Edo M. 1023 Edogawa M. 3115, 3131, 3769 Eguchi M. #3 2585, 2586 Ehime M. 1258 Eidsvold 349 Eifuku M. 301, 562, 1655, 3510 Eifuku M. #15 270 Eiji M. 2587 Eijo 4135 Eijo M. 3622, 4135 Eiju M. 3943 Eika M. 852, 4027 Eikan M. 4211 Eikichi M. 3755 Eiko M. 2072, 2113, 2920 Eikyo M. 2826 Eiryu M. 1920 Eisa M. #1 3710 Eisa M. #2 3711 Eisaku M. 4127 Eishin M. 2460 Eisho M. 845 Eiso M. 4127 Eiyo M. 905, 2455, 3567 Eiyo M. #2 2591 Eizan M. 41, 1325 Ejiri M. 2800 Ekisan M. 2719 Engen M. 3500 Engi M. 3469 England M. 826 Enju M. 1627

Enkei M. 3215, 3662 Enki M. 3469 Erie M. 1486 Erii M. 1486 Erimo 87, 88 Esutoru M. 4771 Etajima M. 2638 Etashima M. 2638 Etorofu 2147, 2399 Extractor 3441 Fishing Boat 4030, 4173 Florida M. 671 France M. 417 Francis Garnier 4790 Fuji M. 1236, 1238, 3729 Fuji M. [#2 Go] 3747 Fujikawa M. 1106, 1795 Fukkai M. 1402 Fukken M. 4757 Fukko M. 1970 Fuku M. #2 4346 Fukuei M. 734 Fukuei M. #2 577 Fukui M. #2 4075 Fukuju M. 3172 Fukuju M. #3 2129 Fukuken M. 4757 Fukukyu M. #1 3634 Fukurei M. 1403, 1434, 2511 Fukuri M. 3154 Fukusei M. 1790 Fukushu M. 97 Fukuun M. 3937 Fukuyama M. 260, 1672 Fukuyo M. 43, 3239, 3243 Fukuzan M. 260 Fumi M. #2 1116, 2670 Fumi M. #5 4318 Fumi M. #6 4317 Fusa M. 3110, 3111 Fusei M. 1073 Fushimi M. 438, 592, 1903, 2830 Fushimi M. #3 1476 Fuso M. 2372 Futaba M. 1735 Fuyo 1420 Fuyukawa M. #2 3686 Fuyutsuki 2817 Fuyuzuki 2817 Ganges M. 184 Ganjitsu M. #1 539 Gassan M. 2909, 3069 Gembu M. 1873 Genbu M. 1873 Genei M. #1 789 Genei M. #5 1443 Genoa M. 876 Genyo M. 555, 1270 Genzan M. 463, 555 Getsuyo M 1484 Gifu M. 407 Gina 4601 Ginyo M. 1409 Gisho M. 721 Goenoeng Telang 3839 Goenong Perak 2989 Gokoku M. 548, 1444, 2257, 3044 Gokoku M. #13 2418 Gokoku M. #45 3301

Index by Japanese Vessel Name Goshu M. 1222 Gov Gen Pasquier 4762 Gov Gen Van Vollenhoven 1355 Goyo M. 159, 1593 Gyoku M. 1138, 2639, 2655 Gyokurei M. 1418 Gyokusan M. 461 Gyokuyo M. 3059, 3072 Gyokuzan M. 461 Gyonan M. 4789 Gyosan M. 3151, 3174 Gyoshin M. 3583 Gyoten M. 1649 Gyoyu [M.] 4809 Gyoyu M. 2195 Gyozan M. 3150, 3151, 3174 H 4 1493 HA-51 1501 HA-52 1518 Hachian M. 500 Hachigen M. 275 Hachii M. 4020 Hachijin M. 2995 Hachimansan M. 357 Hachimanzan M. 357 Hachirogata M. 2710 Hachiryu M. #12 Go 3092 Hachiyasu M. 500 Haferland-go 1430 Hagane M. 3855 Hagikawa M. 4460 Hague M. 355 Hai Wang 4634 Haip Seng M. 4396 Hakaze 569 Hakkai M. 792 Hakko M. 1470, 3036, 3226 Hakko M. #2 2494 Hakodate M. 238 Hakonesan M. 369 Hakozaki M. 1406, 3706, 4766 Hakuai M. 4144 Hakuba M. 2289 Hakubasan M. 2352 Hakuei M. 4462 Hakuju M. 4082 Hakuran M. 2892 Hakuroku M. 2855 Hakusa 4046 Hakusan M. 2049, 4078 Hakusan M. #5 4078 Hakushika M. 2855 Hakutetsu M. #3 1142 Hakutetsu M. #7 2631 Hakutetsu M. #13 1094 Hakuun M. #2 2620 Hakuun M. #20 2620 Hakuyo M. 1764, 2931, 4069 Hamburg M. 2994 Hanazono M. 791 Hansei M. 2824 Hanshin M. 4043 Harbin M. 35 Harima M. 3220, 3223 Haru M. 1617 Harugiku M. 2144 Harukaze 3013 Harukiku M. 2144 Harumi M. 4355 Harusame 571

Index by Japanese Vessel Name Hashidate 1998 Hassho M. 2621 Hasshu M. 567, 1669 Hasu (Ren) [M.] 4842 Hasu M. 1617, 4842 Hato M. 4816 Hatsushima 3882 Hatsutaka 3944, 4808 Hatsutsuki 2933 Hatsuzuki 2933 Hattenzan M. 4106 Havelland 1430 Havre M. 2061 Hawaii M. 1878, 3214, 3381 Hayabusa M. 4345 Hayamoto 1190 Hayanami 2064 Hayasaki 601, 4835, 4836 Hayasaki [M.] 4834 Hayasui 2475 Hayataka M. 20 Hayatomo 290, 1190 Hayo M. 18 Heii M. 1304 Heijo M. 29, 1079 Heinan M. 454 Heiwa M. 1437, 4142 Heiyo 4819 Heiyo M. 547, 4287 Hibari M. 626 Hibi M. 2116 Hibiki 2588 Hiburi 2488, 2492 Hiburi M. 2035 Hidaka M. 1021, 1525 Hide M. 875 Hie M. 22, 1262, 1316 Higane M. 2731 Hijun M. 2376 Hikade M. 1525 Hikojima M. 3370, 3371, 3374 Hikosan M. 3417 Hikoshima M. 3370, 3371, 3374 Himeno M. 1392 Hinaga M. 3083 Hino M. 4273, 4278, 4528 Hino M. #1 1831 Hino M. #3 451 Hino M. #5 1198 Hino M. #6 2575 Hino M. #8 4522 Hinode M. 875, 2105 Hinode M. #6 2575 Hinode [M.] #8 4773 Hinode M. #17 3818 Hinode M. #20 2550 Hinode M. #23 3311, 3312 Hinoki M. 2617 Hirado 2624 Hirashima 995 Hiro M. 1579 Hiroshi M. #3 3020, 3069, 3286 Hirota M. #1 2697 Hirotama M. 611 Hisajima M. 657 Hisashima M. 657 Hishi M. #2 2056, 3043 Hissho M. 747 Hiteru M. 501 Hiyama M. 234, 2286 Hiyo 874

358

Hiyodori 3109 Hiyori M. 2730 Hiyoshi M. 22, 2720, 4134 Hiyoshi M. #3 [Go] 2416 Hizan M. 2286, 4169 Hoei M. 2720, 4134 Hoeisan M. 607 Hoeizan M. 607 Hofuku M. 524 Hojyo M. 3811 Hokaze 937, 2217 Hokkai M. 23, 432, 3152, 4815 Hokki M. 2714 Hokko M. 1321, 1361, 1765 Hokko M. #10 2741 Hoko M. 1765 Hokoku M. 4012 Hokuan Go 398 Hokuan M. 1626 Hokuan M. [I Go] 1844 Hokuju M. 4807 Hokurei M. 2760, 2860 Hokuriku M. 1758 Hokuroku M. 1758 Hokuryu M. #1 2321 Hokuryu M. #10 2145 Hokusei M. 1137, 1223 Hokushin M. 4224 Hokushin M. #37 3763 Hokusho M. 1083, 1104 Hokusui M. 584, 4758 Hokutai M. 3760 Hokutaku M. #36 4050 Hokuto M. 647, 4061 Hokuyo M. 2031 Hokuyo M. #105 2226 Holland M. 368 Honan M. 1813, 1842, 3751 Hong Kong M. 897 Horai M. 1481 Horai M. #7 2986 Horaisan M. 2023 Horaizan M. 2023 Horei M. 1680 Hosei M. 3811, 4373 Hosen M. 3717 Hoshi M. 4382 Hoshi M. #2 1631 Hosho M. #3 3436, 3598 Houlee 4830 Hoyo M. 476, 1272 Hozan M. 690, 3167 Hozan M. #1 4826 Hozan M. #1 [Go] 4826 Hozan M. I-Go 4826 Huashan M. 2863 Hyakafuku M. 2177, 4776 Hydra II 3 Hyuga M. 617

I-64 167 I-73 51 I-122 4067 I-162 613, 4313 I-164 167 I-166 2297 I-168 996 I-173 51 I-182 1097 I-183 1885 I-351 4336 I-364 2643 I-365 3199 I-371 3585 I-373 4733 Iburi M. 911 Ichiu M. 1451 Ichiyo M. 1660 Ikazuchi 1823 Iki 2009 Ikoma M. 1530 Ikomasan M. 3694 Ikuna 3810 Ikushima M. 1796 Ikutagawa M. 2918, 2929 Ilmen 619 Ina M. 2553 Inari M. 4319 Inari M. #1 1034 Inazuma 1960 Indus M. 823 Ioshima 2657 Irako 1528 Iro 641, 871, 1768 Ise M. 1598 Ise M. #2 2071 Ishigaki 2030 Ishikari M. 103 Ishiyama M. 1721 Isokaze 4779 Isonami 738 Issei M. 3464 Isshin M. 1460 Isuzu 3141, 3790, 3791, 4780 Isuzu M. 940 Isuzu M. #3 3856 Isuzugawa M. 1195 Isuzugawa M. #5 2181 Itachigi M. 2414 Ito M. #3 196 Itsukushima 2777, 2845 Itsukushima M. 2120, 2955 Iwaki M. 2034, 2703 Iwanami 3225 Iwashiro M. 537 Iwate M. #1 4049 Iyasaka M. 3352 Iyasaka M. #6 3294, 3295 Izumi M. 3680

I-4 477 I-18 512 I-24 996 I-28 166 I-29 2347 I-34 1306 I-37 4799 I-41 3514 I-42 1774 I-43 1638 I-62 613

Jambi M. 2305 Janbi M. 2305 Jimbo M. #12 783 Jimbu M. 877 Jimmu M. 802 Jinbo M. #12 783 Jinbu M. 877 Jinei M. 2929 Jingei 2661 Jinmu M. 802 Jinpen M. 3907

359 Jinsan M. 2279 Jintsu M. 4066 Jinyo 3119 Jinyo M. 3236 Jinzan M. 2279 Johore M. 459, 1232 Jokuja M. 1964 Joo Lee M. 4416 Joshu Go 2805 Joshu M. 2805 Jozan M. 1648 Juho M. #3 1772 Jungen Go 2678 Junka M. 1840 Junpo M. 3306 Junyo 1266, 3256, 3259 Junyo M. 2656 Jusan M. 3279, 3831 Juzan M. 3279, 3831 Juzan M.[I-Go] 3279 K-XVIII(ex) 4132 Kachidoki M. 2633 Kachisan M. 1126 Kachiyama M. 1126 Kaga 194 Kagawa M. #7 2752 Kagi M. 835 Kagu M. 3016, 3017, 3018 Kahoku M. 863 Kaiei M. 157 Kaifuku M. 1263 Kaiga M. 1509 Kaigyo M. #8 2088 Kaihei M. 751 Kaiho M. 3853, 4729 Kaijo M. 674 Kaijo M. [#2 Go] 92 Kaika M. 1509 Kaikata M. #8 2088 Kaikei M. #8 2088 Kaiko M. 532, 1703, 3685 Kaiku M. 1965 Kaimei M. 313 Kainan M. 2090, 3719 Kainan M. #7 3434, 3435 Kainan M. #15 1845 Kaio M. #2 1092, 2323 Kairyu M. 3858, 3967, 3971 Kaisei M. 4160 Kaishin M. #3 3106 Kaisho M. 1007, 1048 Kaiun M. 872 Kaiwa M. 4086 Kaiyo #1 2837 Kaiyo #2 2836 Kaiyo #6 2974 Kaiyo M. 3859 Kaiyo M. #2 2835, 2838 Kaiyo M. #5 2557 Kaiyo M. #6 2974 Kako 269 Kako Go 3834 Kako M. 3834 Kakuya [M.] 4778 Kamakura M. 775 Kameyama M. 2532, 3999 Kamhoku M. #2 1599 Kamikawa M. 844 Kamishika M. 4057 Kamitsu M. 4209

Kamo M. 1235, 2182, 2193, 2300 Kamogawa M. 86 Kamoi 1560, 2709 Kamoi M. 456, 1347, 1352, 2182 Kamome 1875 Kamome M. 1631 Kampung Besar 1840 Kanagawa M. 3953 Kanamo M. 2616 Kanan M. 142, 2117 Kanayama M. 500 Kaneikichi M. #8 1566 Kanhoku M. #2 1599 Kanishige M. 2616 Kanjo M. 1495 Kanju M. 307, 308 Kanko M. 34, 1184, 1192, 3356 Kanno M. #3 3532, 3533, 3534 Kannon M. 2354 Kannon M. #5 2229 Kannon M. [I-Go] 2354 Kannon M. I-Go 2354 Kano M. 252 Kanryu M. #10 2145 Kansai M. 1124 Kanseishi M. 2099 Kanto M. 320 Karan M. 2258 Karatsu 1719 Kari 1689, 4348 Kari M. 3850 Karukaya 1940 Kasado 1870, 4170 Kasado M. 2242 Kasagi M. 1558 Kasasagi 1157 Kashi M. 943 Kashii M. 16 Kashima M. 252, 1057, 1160 Kashimasan M. 2060 Kashino 312 Kashiwa M. 1427, 1853 Kashiwa M. #9 2716 Kashiwa M. #10 3327 Kashiwa M. #11 3448 Kashu M. 1187 Kasuga M. 669, 769 Kasuga M. [#2 Go] 566, 669 Kasumi 222 Kasumi M. 4801, 4802 Kasuura [M.] 4760 Katori M. 21, 2161 Katsukawa M. 2052 Katsura M. #2 1108, 1127, 2951, 2951 Katsura M. [#2 Go] 1127 Katsura M. #11 3712 Katsura M. #203 3487 Katsuragi M 48, 342 Katsurahama M. 1139 Katsuriki 2674 Kawakaze 971 Kayo M. 1723 Kazagumo 2067 Kazahaya 993, 1180, 1183 Kazan M. 1231, 2863 Kazegumo 2067 Kazu M. #1 1577 Keihin M. 3682, 3684 Keijin M. #2 1218 Keijo M. 206, 3035 Keikai M. 1554

Index by Japanese Vessel Name Keiko M. 420 Keishin M. 779 Keito M. 4097 Keiyo M. 621, 1949 Keizan M. 394, 3673 Kemaman #2145 4579 Kembu M. 1008 Kenan M. 1902 Kenjo M. 3238, 3243, 3245, 4092 Kenkoku M. 1204 Kenkon M. 563 Kennichi M. 2135 Kenryu M. 1375 Kenun M. 390 Kenwa M. 2000, 2003 Kenyo M. 698, 1498 Kenzan M. 1341 Kenzui M. 3297 Khai Dinh 143 Kheng Seng Lie 2092 Kian Huat 4415 Kiat Ann 4466 Kibi M. 1596 Kikaku M. 2381 Kikaku M. #6 Go 3612 Kiku M. 3638, 3639 Kikusui M. 2908 Kikutsuki M. 1553 Kikuzuki M. 1553 Kim Hup Soen 2468 Kimi M. 4079 Kimikawa M. 786, 1442, 2778, 2902 Kimishima M. 1682 Kimposan M. 544 Kinai M. 808, 3982 Kinei M. #5 2228 Kinjosan M. 141 Kinka M. 5 Kinkai M. 346, 498 Kinkasan M. 5, 1174 Kinkazan M. 1174 Kinko M. 793 Kinpo M. #1 2822 Kinposan M. 544 Kinrei M. 1912, 1915, 3910 Kinryo M. 2480 Kinryu M. 2480 Kinsen M. 990 Kinshu M. 2107, 2407, 3860 Kinugasa M. 2759, 2775, 2776 Kiri M. #2 4386 Kiri M. [#2 Go] 4386 Kiri M. #8 3028 Kiriha M. 648 Kirishima M. 1150, 395 Kisaragi M. 3518 Kisaragi M. [I Go] 3099 Kisei Go 4207 Kisei M. 3380, 4207 Kishinami 3224 Kiso M. 1327, 2330 Kisogawa M. 1293 Kitagami 1551 Kitakami 1551 Kitakata M. 183 Kitami M. 124 Kiyo M. 1472 Kiyo M. [I Go] 1472 Kiyokawa M. 2343 Kiyosumi M. 1459, 4782

Index by Japanese Vessel Name Kiyozumi M. 1459 Kizan M. 1335 Kizugawa M. 1809 Koa M. 725 Koan M. 254, 2094, 2433, 4123 Kobai M. 4150 Kochi M. 839 Koei M. 330, 2361, 2366, 2802 Koen M. #3 156 Koetsu M. 2704 Kofuji M. 242 Kofuku M. 191, 1751, 4083 Koga M. 4421 Kogane M. 1189 Kogen M. 2923 Kogi M. 2208 Kogyo M. 1488 Koho M. 1963, 3599 Koho M. #1 3599 Kohoku M. 2781 Kojo M. 3098 Kojun M. 2434 Kokai M. 4150, 4791 Koki M. 3600, 948 Kokko M. 1067 Koko M. 3678 Kokuei M. 1659 Kokura M. #1 2362, 2369 Kokuryu M. 946, 2906, 2919 Kokusei M. 2729 Kokuyo M. 1745, 2357 Kola 620 Komei M. 2976 Konan M. 882, 1424, 2005 Konei M. 1382, 2384 Kongo 3148 Kongosan M. 139 Konpira M. #3 4168 Konri Go 4227 Konri M. 4227 Konron M. 1179 Konsan M. 2194 Konzan M. 2194, 4157 Korei M. 2618, 2967, 2968, 2973 Kori Go 2898, 4830 Kori M. 4594 Koryo M. 1248 Koryo M. #2 1600 Kosei M. 465, 668, 733, 1296, 1552, 2823 Kosei M. #2 4268 Koshin M. 842, 1533, 2006 Kosho M. 1999, 2389, 3117 Kosho M. #2 3829, 3840 Kota M. 3027 Kotai M. 3027 Koto M. 2033, 2243 Koto M. [#2 Go] 2243 Kotobuki M. #7 3978 Kotohirasan M. 4591 Kotoku M. 178, 795, 2520 Kotoku M. #12 Go 757 Kotoshiro M. #8 3522, 3523, 3524 Koun M. 4107 Koun M. #2 4294 Kowa M. 679, 1144 Koyo M. 887, 1096, 1684 Koyu M. 1527 Kozan M. 1077 Kozui M. 1208 Kuma 118, 1490

360

Kumagawa M. 1191 Kumano 3021, 3022, 3023, 3024 Kumano M. 2022, 3209 Kumanosan M. 1687, 2127 Kumanoyama M. 1687, 2127 Kume 3452 Kuniei M. 1650 Kunikawa M. 806, 1754, 4800 Kunimiya M. 1762 Kunishima M. 1678 Kunitama M. 1302 Kurama 62 Kurama M. 62, 2252, 2301 Kuramasan M. 2992 Kurasaki 3088 Kuretake 3334 Kuretake M. 1578, 3504, 4000 Kurohime M. 716 Kuroshio #1 4449, 4450 Kuroshio M. 1028 Kusagaki 2409 Kusakaki 2409 Kusunoki M. #2 4213 Kusuyama M. 603 Kuwayama M. 633 Kyo #1 4824 Kyo M. #1 4824 Kyo M. #2 2405 Kyo M. #8 1677 Kyodo M. #28 2199 Kyodo M. #36 2296 Kyoei M. #2 715, 2348 Kyoei M. #3 906, 2958, 3233, 4368 Kyokko M. 1313, 4822 Kyoko M. 1440 Kyokuei M. 1275 Kyokuho M. 2728 Kyokuto M. 1690 Kyokuyo M. 531, 963, 1042 Kyoraku M. #3 4369 Kyosei M. 1675 Kyoshin M. #1 2548 Kyoshin M. #2 2549 Kyoun M. #2 3421 Kyowa M. 472 Kyowa M. #2 2839 Kyuei M. 1441 Lee Tung 3798 Lighter #130 3325 Lima M. 1606 Lisbon M. 343 Liverpool M. 947 London M. 380 Ma 1 4831 Ma 4 3146 Macassar M. 2740, 2770, 2773 Madras M. 2032, 748 Maebashi M. 1169 Magane M. 1542 Makassar M. 2740, 2770, 2773 Maki 3257 Malay M. 3379, 3443, 4823 Malta M. 1610 Mamiya 1201, 1925, 3287 Manazuru 2603 Manazurusan M. 4121 Manei M. 3032 Manfuku M. #5 3201 Manila M. 3178

Manju 3467 Manju M. 77, 688, 3175, 3376 Mankei M. 3263, 3867 Manki M. #3 304 Manko M. 2368, 2373 Manryo M. 2818, 3623 Manryu M. 3846 Mansei M. #33 3878, 3880 Mansho M. 3273 Manshu M. 2607 Mantai 1801 Mantai M. 2282 Mantan M. 3210 Manyo M. 3642, 4138 Man-Yo M. 3642 Marifu M. 2091 Masagosan M. 2742 Masaki M. #2 1168 Maselomo 2964 Mashuye M. 4269 Matsu M. 1199, 2247 Matsu M. #1 1722 Matsu M. #3 2939 Matsue M. 847, 1835 Matsujima M. #3 3551 Matsukawa M. 2175 Matsukaze 2073 Matsumori M. #3 1112, 1171 Matsumoto M. 2925 Matsusei M. #3 1171 Matsushige M. #1 4269 Matsushima M. #3 3551 Matsuwa 2010, 2489, 2491 Maya 2901 Maya M. 2288 Mayachi M. 2432 Mayasan M. 2264, 3114 Medan M. 2148 Mehaku [M.] 4777 Meigen M. 695 Meiho M. 3373, 3749 Meiji M. [#1 Go] 758 Meikai M. 822 Meiko M. 3307 Meisei M. 1974, 4076 Meishin M. 2890 Meisho M. 1974, 1975 Meisin M. #6 3317 Meiten M. 902 Meiu M. 561 Meiwa M. 253 Meiyo M. 268 Meizan M. 1059 Mexico M. 2534 Michael M. 1214 Michel 1214 Michishio 1575 Midget Sub 2513 Mie M. 2750, 989 Miho M. 2273, 3050, 3894 Miike M. 1869 Mikage M. 2910 Mikage M. #18 1944 Mikage M. #20 976 Mikagesan M. 2911 Mikamisan M. 4023 Mikuma 197 Mikura 3741 Mimasaka M. 1814 Minami M. 1799 Minatogawa M. 3919

361 Minatsuki 2063 Minazuki 2063 Minekaze 1609 Minoo M. 1555 Minryo M. 1590, 1625 Mirii M. 2165 Misago M. 2435, 2569 Misago M. #1 3841 Misago M. #11 1305 Misaki M. 3082, 3614 Misaku M. 1814 Mitake M. 1170 Mitakesan M. 1953 Mito M. 649, 1830 Mitsuki M. 4754 Mitsukisan M. 4839 Mitsuyama M. 3861 Mitsuzan M. 3861 Mitukigawa [M.] 4839 Miyadono M. 899 Miyagi M. 2387 Miyakawa M. #2 2699 Miyako M. 2393 Miyama M. 1961, 1962 Miyasho M. #1 900 Miyaura M. 1981 Miyazaki M. 1936 Miyo M. 302 Miyokawa M. #165 3830 Miyuki M. 3987 Mizuho 137 Mizuho M. 2671 Moelam Pekkee 3001 Mogamigawa M. 1002 Moji M. 2248 Mokuto M. 3802 Momi 2708 Momo 3274 Momoha M. 670 Montevideo M. 215 Motor Sailboat 4201 Muko M. 1307 Munakata M. 3362 Muroto 2880 Murozumi M. 4374 Musashi 1794 Musashi M. 212, 239, 240 Mustika 2718 Mutsure 1074 Mutsuyo M. 1987 Myo M. 3714 Myoho M. 557 Myojin M. #2 Go 3748 Myojin M. #7 3713 Myojo M. 4076 Myoken M. 47 Myoko 3268 Myoko M. 890 Nachi 1087 Nachiryu M.#12 3093 Nachisan M. 1308 Nachizan M. 1308 Naga M. 4152 Naga M. #11 3446 Nagara 2404, 4767 Nagara M. 3644, 833 Nagaragawa M. 2121 Nagarakawa M. 2121 Nagashige M.#2 859 Nagata M. 1242

Nagisan M. 600 Nagoya M. 1454 Naka 112, 1224 Nakayoshi M. #2 384 Namikaze 2595 Naminoue M. 353 Namman M. 1241 Nampo M. 203, 1685, 3486 Nanei M. 1658, 3511 Nanho M. 203 Naniwa M. 259 Nanka M. 1582 Nankai 4349 Nankai M. 455, 493, 1072, 2623, 2628, 4794 Nankei M. 493, 2628 Nanking M. 1099, 3697 Nanko M. #8 2525, 2658 Nanman M. 1241 Nanmei M. #5 4315 Nanpo M. 203, 1685 Nanrei M. 2829 Nansatsu M. #2 2486 Nansei M. 2457 Nanshin M. 376, 2084, 2103, 2531, 3517, 4770, 4841 Nanshin M. #1 4841 Nanshin M. #3 2529 Nanshin M. #12 3617 Nanshin M. #13 2934 Nanshin M. #16 1474 Nanshin M. #19 3494, 3517 Nanshin M. #20 2447 Nanshin M. #21 3716 Nanshin M. #22 2764, 4047 Nanshin M. #25 2530 Nanshin M. #26 3465 Nanshin M. #27 310, 2528 Nanshin M. #28 2746 Nansing M. #16 1474 Nanyo M. 1666, 3485 Nanyo M. #11 3615 Nanyo M. #17 3555 Nanyo M. #55 2270 Nanyo M. #85 4521 Nanyo M. #108 2867 Nariu 3545 Naruo M. 1435, 3058 Naruto M. 1016 Naryu 3545 Nasami 1575 Nase M. 3740 Nasusan M. 2132 Natori 521, 2456 Natsukawa M. 2289 Natsushio 59 Navy Junk 2218 4559 Naze M. 3740 Nekka M. 1334 Nemurosan M. 2743 Nenohi 220 New Guinea M. 2970 Nichian M. 1793, 2599 Nichiei M. 280, 3083, 3361 Nichiei M. #2 3365 Nichiei M. #3 4347 Nichiho M. 385 Nichiman M. 2598 Nichinan M. 25, 439, 1787, 3142, 3403 Nichinan M. #2 2327, 3038

Index by Japanese Vessel Name Nichinan M. #5 3261 Nichinan M. #22 4199 Nichiran M. 25, 2267 Nichiran M. #3 2266 Nichirei M. 1734 Nichiren M. 1756 Nichirin M. 1661 Nichiro M. 285, 1654 Nichiryo M. 1383 Nichitai M. #6 3326 Nichiun M. 589 Nichiwa M. 1969, 2730 Nichiyoku M. 3577, 4803 Nichiyu M. 644 Nichizan M. 2286 Nigitsu M. 1494 Nihon M. 4284 Nihonkai M. 2108 Niishio M. 4796 Niitaka M. 970 Niizuki M. 2580 Nikkai M. 1350 Nikkaku M. 2275, 4825 Nikkei M. 267 Nikki M. 1671 Nikkin M. 2170 Nikko M. 1323, 1515, 2186, 3804, 4806 Nikkyu M. 950 Nippo M. 2159, 2274, 2954 Nippon M. 1497 Nippon M. #14 3553 Nippon M. #19 3554 Nipponkai M. 2108 Nishiyama M. 1044 Nishiyoku [M.] 4803 Nissei M. 444, 2698 Nisshin M. 121, 602, 3768 Nisshin M. #2 752, 766 Nissho M. 105, 391, 501, 1691 Nissho M. #1 2355 Nissho M. #2 243, 3629 Nissho M. #7 2356 Nisshu M. 54, 2309 Nisshun M. 754 Nittai M. 1720 Nittai M. #4 2872 Nittai M. #6 3326 Nittatsu M. 1891 Nittei M. 3973 Nittetsu M. 2827 Nitto M. 2200 Nittoku M. 1628 Nittsu M. 691 Niwatsumi M. 4374 Noborikawa M. 851 Noesatana- Salemo 830 Nojima 27 Nokaze 3564 Noko M. 787 Nomi 2708, 3832 Nomura 3875 Nordfels 574 Norfolk M. 2479 Noshima 27 Noshiro M. 666, 1837, 1861, 2465 Noshiro M. #2 1800 Noshiro M. [#2 Go] 1837 Noshiro M. [I Go] 1861 Noto M. 404 Notoro 522, 1129, 2160

Index by Japanese Vessel Name Nozaki 3323 Numakaze 1419 Ob 2213 Odate 3733 Odatsuki M. 1632 Oebisu M. #3 3103 Oei M. 2733 Ogasawara M. 4744 Ogi M. 1976 Ogura M. #1 2362, 2369, 2390 Ogura M. #2 1413, 2647, 2648 Ogura M. #3 1683 Ogurasan M. 1345 Ohio M. 258, 264 Oi 2319 Oi M. 2078 Oita M. 2807 Oite 1131 Ojika 3902 Ojikasan M. 4098 Ojima M. #3 1877 Oju M. #3 3100, 3103 Oka 3902 Oki 3156 Okikaze 527 Okinawa M. 1945 Okinoshima 151 Okinoyama M. 1739, 3509 Okinoyama M. #3 1739 Okishima M. 2561 Okitsu M. 72, 1548 Okuni M. 1027, 2546 Okuyo M. 1458 Omi M. 496 Ominesan M. 1725 Omurosan M. 3292 Ondo 1320 Onoe M. 1351, 387 Oregon M. 440 Oryoku M. 1239 Osa M. #11 Go 3446 Osaka M. 504, 2016 Osakasan M. 3120, 3130 Ose 636 Ose M. 909 Osei M. 1113 Oshikayama M. 4098 Oshio 628 Otaka 740 2459 Otome M. 3887, 3888 Otori M. 1982, 1983, 2736 Otori M. #2 639 Otorisan M. 2341 Otoriyama M. 2341 Otoshi M. 2747 Otowasan M. 293, 3290 Oyabenten M. 1850 Oyama M. 739 Oyo M. [I Go] 2871 Oyo M. 2871 P 1 535 P 2 4418 P 35 478 P 37 45 P 38 3176 P 39 765 P 46 3046 Pa 174 4048 Paciﬁc M. 582, 2978

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Pahang M. 3051 Palange 4725 Palao M. 262 Palau M. 79, 262 Palembang M. 837, 3631, 4764 Pashita Go 1300 Peking M. 2353 Penang M. 737 Pietro Orseolo 718 PPA 446 2126 Pulo Salanama 1889 Rakuyo M. 2629, 4795 Raran M. 2258 Rashin M. 4679 Regensburg 362 Reiko M. 4143 Reisui M. 3309, 3310 Rekizan M. 3920 Renzan M. 508 Rikko M. 2540, 2541 Rio de Janeiro M. 187, 247 Ritsu Go 3798 Rizan M. 2676 RO-30 132 RO-42 2643 RO-45 1841 RO-49 3585 RO-56 3851 RO-112 3516 RO-113 3521 Rokko M. 2653, 2756 Roko M. 2425 Ronsan M. 1620 Roshu M. 402 Rossbach 1931 Ryoei M. 3650 Ryoei M. #2 4002 Ryoga M. 169 Ryokai M. 1024, 1046 Ryosui M. 1851 Ryotaku M. 1145, 1145 Ryoyo M. 1900 Ryua M. 1747 Ryuei M. 1078, 1462, 1466, 2225 Ryuetsu M. 2210 Ryufuku M. 502 Ryuho 460, 1388 Ryuho M. 1839, 3692 Ryujin M. 122, 4038 Ryujin M. [Ha Go] 3419 Ryujin M. [Ro Go] 4038 Ryuka M. 2593 Ryuko M. 1505 Ryunan M. 377 Ryuo M. 517 Ryuosan M. 4783 Ryuozan M. 4783 Ryusei M. 1694, 3029, 3037 Ryushin M. 3419 Ryuto M. 1072, 1450 Ryuyo M. 1456 Ryuzan M. 999 Sabang M. 2559 Sabarae 2990 Sado 1934, 2493 Sado Go 119 Sado M. 119 Sagami M. 409, 895 Sagara M. 907, 951

Sagawa M. 4059 Sagi 1069, 3033 Sagiri 26 Saigon M. 2654 Saikyo M. 213 Sainei M. 838, 2280, 2292 Saipan M. 864, 982 Saisho M. 1465 Saishu M. 1465 Saitsu M. 4296 Saiwai M. #2 4346 Sakae M. 3168, 4267 Sakishima M. 4312 Sakito M. 1708 Sakiyoshi M. 4494 Sakura #1 1707 Sakura #1 Go 1707 Sakura M. 6, 4314 Sakura M. #32 4716 Sakura M. #45 3660 Sakura M. #58 4141 Sakuragawa M. 2410 Samidare 2335, 2527 Samui 3698 San Clemente M 250, 788 San Diego M. 1053 San Luis M. 2788 San Pedro M. 2139, 229 San Ramon M. 1354 Sana M. 1221 Sanae 1319 Sanaye 1319 Sanjin M. 4113, 4162 Sanju M. 2406 Sanka M. 3671 Sanko M. 175, 3627 Sanko M. #2 4032 Sankyo M. #3 4124 Sanraku M. 888 Sansei M. 1113, 1394, 2155 Sansei M. #13 4212 Sansho M. 2452 Santo M. 1165 Santos M. 3175 Sanuki M., 692, 3453, 4792, 4793 Sanyo M. 13, 447, 2019, 3368, 3375 Sapporo M. #11 4271 Sapporo M. #12 745 Sarawak M. 1412, 2166, 3439, 3440 Sari Berkat 4703 Sata 1653 Satsuki M. 703, 3520 Satsuma M. 1618 Sazanami 1499 Se Bintang Timoer 4667 Se Go 60 Seattle M. 2276 Seia M. 134, 987 Seian M. 2724 Seiho M. #15 4324 Seikai M. 294, 4774 Seiki M. 841 Seiko M. 1003, 2385 Seikyo M. 389 Seinan M. 684, 878, 1534 Seiner No. 20 961 Seiryo M. 2809 Seiryu M. 750, 1950 Seishin M. 3219, 3675 Seisho M. 3134 Seitai M. 1036

363 Seito M. 4817 Seiun M. 969 Seiyo M. 2419 Seizan M. 1033, 1044, 4109 Seizan M. #2 1432 Seki M. #5 3957 Sekko M. 1018 Sendai M. 427 Senkai M. 354 Senko M. 179 Senyo M. 296 Sen-Yo 296 Setsuyo M. 348 Setsuzan M. 2215 Shanghai M. 735 Shibazono M. 3353 Shichisei M. 1448 Shiga M. 2028 Shiganoura M. 1370 Shigure 3438 Shigure M. 358 Shikinami 2630 Shikisan M. 2915 Shimotsu M. 3039 Shimotsuki 3177 Shimpo M. 2428, 2453 Shimushu 3183 Shinagawa M. 4772 Shinai M. 554, 560 Shinano 3198 Shinano M. 1519 Shinbun M. 3242 Shinei M. 860, 2421 Shinei M. #1 1568 Shinei M. #3 4151 Shingetsu M. 2580 Shingo M. 464 Shini M. 1347, 2182 Shinju M. 889, 2374 Shinki M. 2794 Shinko M. 3382 Shinko M. #1 3137 Shinko M. [#1 Go] 3382 Shinko M. #2 4745 Shinko M. #3 1838 Shinko M. #5 126 Shinko M. #10 2053 Shinkoku M. 279, 352, 631, 958, 1611 Shinkyo M. 1715, 1777 Shinmei M. 2209 Shinnan M. 3931 Shinneisho Go 4228 Shinpen M. 3907 Shinpo M. 2428, 2453 Shinroku M. 2066, 4057 Shinryu M. 921, 928, 1972 Shinsei M. 682, 1064 Shinsei M. #1 2905, 2906, 2919 Shinsei M. #3 797 Shinsei M. #6 287, 2424 Shinsei M. #83 244 Shinsen M. 4085, 4087 Shinshin M. 767 Shinsho M. 232, 4796 Shinshu M. 232, 2041, 2821, 3358 Shinshu M. #2 2118 Shinten M. 2408, 2602 Shinto M. 1664, 2304, 3972 Shinto M. #1 595, 1664, 3731 Shinto M. #2 3377, 3781

Shintoho M. 3506 Shintoku M. 4405 Shintori M. 1577 Shinwa M. 1147 Shinyo 3119 Shinyo M. 235, 2592, 3369 Shinyo M. #3 4077 Shinyo M. #5 65 Shinyo M. #8 2774 Shinyu M. 393, 1826 Shinyubari M. 1130, 1681 Shioya 1561, 2068 Shiraha M. 540 Shirahane M. 540 Shirakami M. 2556 Shirakami M. #1 2556 Shirakumo 1755 Shirane M. 1922 Shiranesan M. 1605, 2856 Shiranui 223 Shirataka 2544 Shirataka M. 1764 Shiratori M. 3821 Shiretoko 576, 1111, 1310, 2769 Shiretoko M. 2579 Shiriya 1133 Shirogane M. 327, 4165 Shiroganesan M 2397 Shisen M. 2029 Shoan M. 585 Shobu M. 1732 Shoei M. 152, 728, 834, 1298, 2122, 2324, 3249, 3251, 3280, 4529 Shoei M. #6 4071 Shoei M. #7 Go 2046 Shofuku M. 265 Shofuku M. #1 265 Shofuku M. #2 248, 1731 Shogen M. 1085 Shohei M. 1941, 3499 Shoho M. 1452, 1705, 3180 Shoho M. #5 4584 Shojin M. 903, 1746 Shojiro M. 1057 Shoju M. 1009 Shoka M. 182 Shokaku 2115 Shokei M. 2601 Shoken M. 2024 Shoko M. 847, 1380 Shokyu M. 71 Shonan 3597 Shonan M. 154, 572, 2398, 2608 Shonan M. #1 3837 Shonan M. #6 1203 Shonan M. #7 1846, 1989, 4804 Shonan M. #17 1030, 3683 Shori Go 3677 Shori M. 3677 Shoryu M. 1614, 1914, 1917, 2612 Shosei M. 1980 Shosei M. #3 1171 Shosei M. #5 2260 Shosei M. #15 3932, 3933 Shoshin M. 653 Shotan M. 1199 Shoto M. 1043, 1068, 3359 Shotoku M. 922 Showa M. 295, 955 Showa M. #3 3525, 3526, 3527

Index by Japanese Vessel Name Showa M. #3 [Go] 3525, 3526, 3527 Shoyo M. 1135, 4060 Shoyu M. 1520, 3643 Shozan M. 505, 917, 2293 Shuko M. 1116, 1563 Shun Yuan 2678 Shunko M. 363, 556 Shunsei M. 115 Shunsei M. #5 189, 190 Shunsen M. 3357 Shuntai M. 1565 Shunten M. 3108 Shuri M. 3412 Shuttle Boat #13 4039 Shuttle Boat #113 3942 Shuttle Boat #137 2883 Shuttle Boat #146 4018 Shuttle Boat #153 4286 Shuttle Boat #154 4016 Shuttle Boat #161 3948 Shuttle Boat #165 4459 Shuttle Boat #833 4182 Shuyo M. 3170 Soerabaja M. 559 Somedono M. 560 Song Giang 1888 Song Giang M. 1888 Soryu 194 Soryu M. 20 Soya 551, 587 Soyo M. 1395 Speedboat #111 2417 SS 3 1789 Suez M. 492, 1374 Sugi M. 2203 Sugi M. #5 2504 Sugiyama M. 2065, 3091 Suiten M. 1805, 3630 Suiten M. #2 4422 Sumatra 2960 Sumatra M. 530, 818, 2960 Sumida M. 1829, 4797 Sumiei M. #3 2329 Sumiwa M. 3252 Sumiyoshi M. 364, 3681 Sumiyoshi M. #13 241 Sunosaki 2378 Surabaya M. 559 Suruga M. 616 Susan M. 3392 Suwa M. 708, 729, 994 Suzukaze 56, 1546 Suzutsuki 1508, 2842 Suzuya M. 881 Sydney M. 1357, 4750 Syoka #19 4612 T 3 2642 T 12 3265 T 15 3400 T 18 3701 T 104 3264 T 105 2806 T 111 3015 T 129 2444 T 138 2957 T 146 3883 T 151 3161 T 412 2568 Tachibana M. 127, 2712, 2785

Index by Japanese Vessel Name Tachibana M. #2 4146 Tachibana M. #9 3728 Tachibana M. #42 2767 Tachibana M. #43 3568 Tachibana M. #47 2940 Tachibana M. #53 3463 Tachibana M. #57 4153 Tachibana M. #58 4158 Tachibana M. #80 3488 Tacoma M. 1581 Taeho M. 2223 Taga M. 1287, 4068 Tagonoura M. 1075 Tahaja 3007 Taheki M. 2135 Tahure 1890 Tai M. #6 Go 3746 Tai Poo Seck 418 Taian M. 1163, 1185, 1541, 2262, 2315, 3350, 4166 Taian M. #2 2262 Taibin M. 2747 Taibu M. 1914, 1917 Taibun M. 1066 Taichu M. 1217, 1818 Taiei M. 144, 1849, 2481 Taietsu M. 3468 Taifuku M. 794, 1060 Taigen M. 145 Taigen M. #2 4064 Taigen M. #3 1697 Taigen M. #6 1668 Taigen M. #7 2441 Taigyo M. 3502, 3761 Taihaku M. 2947 Taihei M. 2191, 2254 Taiho 2114 Taiho M. 2331 Taihosan M. 662, 1725 Taijin M. 1665, 1741 Taijo M. 3767 Taiju M. 1848 Taijun M. 2002 Taika M. 319, 2935 Taikai M. 1656, 2858 Taikai M. #3 3100, 3101 Taiko M. 965, 1155, 1156, 2271 Taikoku M 1027, 1967, 2546 Taikong Koaynor #185 4638 Taikyo M. 3433 Taiman M. #1 3442 Taimei M. 2191, 3008 Tainan M. 836, 1344, 2134 Tairai M. 3497 Tairiku M. 3573 Tairin M. 1215, 2192 Tairyo M. #11 3835 Tairyu M. 39 Taisei M. 1162, 3854 Taisei M. #6 3200 Taisei M. #12 3466 Taishi M. 2269 Taishin M. 1597 Taisho M. 2944 Taisho M. #1 4342 Taisho M. #5 3270 Taisho M. #7 768 Taishu M. 1326, 3892 Taisoku M. 1701 Taiten M. 2916 Taito M. 93, 2017, 2451, 4161, 4747

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Taiu M. 4034 Taiun M. #1 4226 Taiun M. #2 2184 Taiwan #7 Go 2786 Taiyo 339, 740, 1148, 2459 Taiyo M. 148, 2949, 3734 Taiyo M. #3 1630 Taiyo M. #8 1167 Taiyo M. #10 2810 Taiyoku M. 1912, 1915 Taiyu M. 147, 1348 Taizan M. 12, 161 Taizen M. 2828, 3565 Tajima M. 1919, 1926 Takachiho M. 678 Takaku M. Ho Go 3870 Takamisan M. 848, 4765 Takamiya M. 2220 Takamiya M. Ho Go 3870 Takamiya M. I Go 2219 Takane M. 2967, 2968, 2973 Takao 2900, 4517, 4518, 4519, 4520 Takao M. 803 Takaoka M. 2057 Takaosan M. 701 Takasago M. 131, 160, 3886 Takasago M. #3 2877 Takasago M. #7 2946, 2988, 3157 Takasago M. #8 3885 Takasaki 2055 Takashima M. 2093 Takashiro M. 3098 Takatori M. 1674 Takatori M. #1 2157, 2183 Takatori M. #8 968 Takegawa M. 1886 Takekawa M. 1886 Takekun M. 4814 Taketoyo M. 2478 Taketsu M. 2440 Taki M. 89 Tako [M.] 4810 Takunan 2723 Takunan M. 2723 Takusei M. 365 Takushin M. #7 2505 Tama 2936 Tama M. 2197, 3793, 3794 Tama M. #6 2413 Tama M. #7 2111 Tamagawa M. 53 Tamahime M. 2058 Tamahoko M. 2133 Tamanami 2224 Tamashima M. 1572 Tamatsu M. 2472 Tamon M. 782 Tamon M. #1 219 Tamon M. #4 3651 Tamon M. #5 799 Tamon M. #6 337 Tamon M. #8 1469 Tamon M. #15 4827 Tango M. 1281, 1309, 1693 Tanikaze 2076 Tarakan M. 1803, 3360 Tarushima M. 1516, 1517 Tarya M. 39 Tatebe M. 1008 Tatekawa M. 2015 Tatekawa M. #2 4829

Tateyama M. 615, 1098, 3621 Tateyama M. #2 730, 2997 Tatsu M. #3 2277 Tatsu M. #6 3073 Tatsuaki M. 3061 Tatsufuku M. 185, 186 Tatsuharu M. 3707 Tatsuho M. 109, 289 Tatsuju M. 2896 Tatsumiya M. 685, 1020 Tatsumomo M. 3586 Tatsuno M. 1503 Tatsushiro M. 2755 Tatsusho M. 3061 Tatsuta 1743 Tatsuta M. 604, 1607 Tatsutake M. 809 Tatsuura M. 2948 Tatsuwa M. 598, 1613 Tatsuyo M. 3369 Tayhang #1093 4715 Tazan M. 161 Tchoukcha 850 Teia M. 2461 Teian M. 32 Teibi M. 1196 Teibo M. 334 Teifuku M. 480, 499, 4756 Teihoku M. 4709 Teiju M. 3893 Teikin M. 997, 4769 Teiko M. 1670 Teikon M. 1679, 2430 Teikyu M. 306 Teiryu M. 2317 Teisen M. 1904 Teisho M. 645 Teishu M. 3893 Teishun M. 299 Teison M. 366 Teiyo M. 2463, 2473 Tekka M. 413 Tekkai M. 413 Tempei M. 1990 Temposan M. 1449 Tencho M. 4569 Tenei M. 1413 Tenjin M. #3 3792 Tenkai #2 923 Tenkai M. 1084 Tenkai M. #2 923 Tennan M. 1230 Tenpei M. 1990 Tenposan M. 1449 Tenpozan M. 1449 Tenrei M. 4001 Tenryo M. 4001 Tenryu 471 Tenryu M. 361, 469 Tenryu M. #3 246 Tenryugawa M. 675 Tensha M. #6 2085 Tenshin M. 2377, 2905, 2913 Tenshin M. #3 3792 Tenshinzan M. 1929 Tensho M. 2950 Tensui M. 753 Tenyu M. 314, 4358 Tenzan M. 230 Terukawa M. 1025, 1428 Terushima M. 828

365 Tetsugo M. 4748 Tetsuyo M. 1852 Thames M. 163, 991 Thong Ah 4565 Tjenning Atee 3004 Toa M. 538, 1282, 1342, 4812 Toaan M. 4710 Toan M. 2512 Toba M. 129 Tobi M. 4020 Toei M. 550, 1586, 2437 Toen M. 643 Tofuku M. 1433, 1436 Togo M. 3842 Toho M. 712, 1504, 2036, 3506 Toka M. 670 Tokai M. 580, 790, 1061 Tokai M. #2 3782 Tokai M. #4 2952 Tokiwa M. 896, 1863, 3411 Tokiwasan M. 2611 Tokkan M. #2 2833 Toko M. 591, 1567, 2815, 3847 Tokushima M. 2645 Tokuwa M. 2789, 2792 Tokyo M. 180, 1292 Tomei M. 3298 Tomitsu M. 2881 Tonan M. 360, 1356 Tonan M. #2 360, 1608, 2410, 2495, 2496 Tonan M. #3 24, 210, 988 Tone M. 329 Tonei M. 1175 Tong Lee M. 2214 Toro M. 9 Toryu M. 3901 Tosa M. #12 2766 Tosan M. 4, 1710, 2342, 2346 Tosei M. 341, 796, 1400, 1804, 2514 Tosei M. #2 2660 Toseki M. 2422 Toshimi M. 861 Toshin M. 1657 Tosho M. 2632 Toso M. #1 2560 Totai M. 1404 Toten M. 2087 Tottori M. 130, 170, 3935 Toun M. 1049, 2895 Toyama M. 2163 Toyo M. 723, 915, 3096 Toyo M. #2 720 Toyo M. #3 2507, 2515 Toyo M. #5 1591 Toyo M. #8 1592 Toyohara M. 158 Toyohashi M. 195 Toyohi M. 1909 Toyohime M. 1398 Toyokawa M. 2100 Toyokuni M. 1733 Toyooka M. 2606 Toyoura M. 1923 Toyu M. 4341 Tozan M. 4, 1710, 2342, 2346 Transbalt 4100 Trenganu 4668 Tsubame 901 Tsugaru 1010, 2119, 2164 Tsuki M. 3969

Index by Japanese Vessel Name

Tsukikawa M. 1737 Tsukiyura M. 3700 Tsukuba M. 1997 Tsukushi 4781 Tsukushi M. 2509 Tsukushi M. #2 2263 Tsukushi M. #3 3703 Tsuneshima M. 1422 Tsunushima M. 1422 Tsuruga M. 44 Tsurumi 84, 2392 Tsurushima M. 642, 2136, 2174, 4805 Tsushima M. 856, 2499 Tsushin M. 120 Tsuyama M. 1102, 2739 Twako 4489 Twee Fukhi M. 3473 Tx1 80, 101, 107, 350 Tx2 #1 82, 892 Tx2 #2 83, 893 Tyokai M. 2022 U-163 687 U-168 2768 U-183 3872 U-537 3045 U-859 2683 Uchide M. 1711 Udo M. 1322 Uga M. 2443, 2482 Ugo M. 2869 UIT-23 1629 Ukishima 1314, 4785 Ukishima M. 581 Uma M. 4381 Ume M. 1255, 1256 Ume M. #56 3936 Umikaze 1587 Unident 556, 677, 1170, 1304, 1481, 1846, 2157, 2323, 2548, 2835, 3354, 3583, 3953, 4047, 4754 Unkai M. #1 30 Unkai M. #5 214, 3080 Unkai M. #8 4065 Unkai M. #10 2303 Unkai M. #12 2984 Unkai M. #15 4461 Unknown M. 90, 104, 125, 149, 249, 403, 565, 581 Unryu 3284 Unryu M. 3339, 3471 Unyo 1524, 2651 Unyo M. #1 31 Unyo M. #3 216 Unyo M. #5 785 Unzen M. 1173 Urakami M. 1767 Urakaze 3149 Ural M. 2711 Usa M. 1467, 2622, 3406 Ushio M. 579 Ussuri M. 781, 2146 Usugumo 2241 Usuki M. 3587 Uyo M. 457, 804, 978, 1429 Uzan M. 138 Uzuki 494 Uzuki M. 3587 V408 625

Venice M. 431 Ville du Havre 421 Volpi 2961 W 1 3354 W 3 3806 W 5 3019 W 7 1827 W 12 3786 W 15 3649 W 17 3699 W 20 3906 W 22 640, 2510 W 25 2295 W 27 4316 W 28 2535, 4775 W 34 3413, 3959 W 38 3144 W 39 4375 W 41 3873 Wa 3 3877, 3879 Wa 102 3447 Wa 103 3960 Wa 104 3823 Wa 105 3970 Waika M. 1840 Waka M. 3202, 3515 Wakae M. 4140 Wakaei M. 4140 Wakakusa M. 821 Wakamiya 1332 Wakamiya M. 3313, 3314 Wakamiyasan M. 4111 Wakanoura M. 1019 Wakataka 2846, 3737 Wakatake M. 2897 Wakatama M. 4058 Wales M. 1883, 2007 Wazan M. 1860 Wufu M. 1244 Wuhu M. 1244 Y 38 487 Yachiyo M. 549 Yachiyo M. #2 549 Yae M. 114 Yae M. #6 3294, 3295 Yaei M. 3352 Yagi M. 2414 Yahiko M. 1485 Yakaze 1271 Yaku 3578 Yamabato M. 713 Yamabiko M. 1480, 1496.5 Yamafuji M. 381 Yamafuku M. 1368 Yamagata M. 1833 Yamagiku M. 2153 Yamagiri M. 1062 Yamaguchi M. 3718 Yamagumo 2937 Yamaji M. 3772 Yamakaze 208 Yamakiku M. 2153 Yamakuni M. 1496, 3718 Yamamiya M. 2138 Yamamizu M. 1788 Yamamizu M. #2 2761 Yamaoka M. 2201 Yamasachi M. 4820 Yamasato M. 760

Index by Japanese Vessel Name Yamashimo M. 1676 Yamashiro 1267 Yamashiro M. 1146 Yamatama M. 2406 Yamateru M. 2452 Yamato 1439 Yamato M. 1109, 1328 Yamatsuru M. 1500 Yamazato M. 760 Yamazuru M. 1500 Yanagawa M. 2593 Yanagi M. #15 4291 Yanagigawa M. 2593 Yashima M. 567 Yasujima M. 1791 Yasukumi M. 545 Yasukuni M. 1531, 1576, 3238, 3240, 3244 Yasushima M. 1791 Yawata M. 1253, 1255, 2256 Yawata M. #3 3981 Yawatasan M. 357 Yayoi M. 2391, 3407 Yeshino [M.] 4844, 4845 Yodogawa M. 815 Yodokawa M. 815

366

Yokai [M.] 4818 Yoko M. 1101 Yokohama M. 1140 Yokosuka M. #7 4401 Yomei M. 345 Yoneyama M. 938 Yosei M. 3921, 4382 Yoshida M. 632, 1523, 4759, 2077, 2185, 2363, 2371, 3934 Yoshida M. #1 1856 Yoshida M. #3 2516 Yoshinogawa M. 520 Yoshitomo M. #21 1329 Yoshitomo M. #22 1317 Yoshu M. 481 Yowa M. 1117 Yozan M. 4090 Yubae M. 523 Yubari 1876 Yudachi 422 Yugiri 824 Yuho M. 3187 Yuki M. 2104 Yuki M. #3 2448 Yukikawa M. 479 Yulin M. 1080

Yunagi 2523 Yuno M. 3895, 4832, 4833 Yura 371 Yuri M. 1360 Yurijima 3395 Yurin M. 1080 Yurishima 3395 Yusen M. #3 2322 Yusen M. #11 3652 Yutaka M. 3096 Yuzan M. 739, 774, 4488 Yuzan M. #2 3084, 3308 Z 23 719 Zaosan M. 4149 Zensho M. 2388 Zenyo M. 257 Zogen Go 677, 702 Zogen M. 677 Zuiho M. 2634 Zuiko M. 4091 Zuisho M. 2442 Zuiun M. 3416 Zuiyo M. 2727

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