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U.S.S. BARB-Report of Eighth War Patrol
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(A) PROLOGUE:

April 25 Arrived Midway after Seventh War Patrol.
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April 26-May 11 Normal refit accomplished by SubDiv 61 relief crew and Sub Base Midway.
_______________ An excellent job.


April 28 Commander John R. Waterman was relieved as Commanding Officer by
________ Lt. Comdr. Eugene B. Fluckey. Received two new Submarine School
graduates.

May 14-18 Conducted training exercises. Fired five torpedoes.
Fired all deck guns. Training facilities were excellent
and well coordinated.

May 19-21 Twenty four MK 14-3A torpedoes were loaded aboard with
required provisions for patrol. Ready for sea 21 May.



(B) NARRATIVE:


May 21
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1530 Departed Midway in accordance with Operation Order No. 164-44.

1830 Trim Dive

1845 Surfaced.


May 22
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Course change to 303 degrees en route assigned area in Sea of Okhotsk.



May 23
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Commenced daily training of section dives,drills, fire control drills,
enlisted school for qualification, Officers school or department qualification.

Winds increased to 21 knots direction 109 with 6-8 ft waves.


May 24
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En route patrol area.
Uneventful.


May 25
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En route patrol area.
Uneventful. Solid fog set in.


May 26
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En route patrol area.
Uneventful.


May 27
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En route patrol area.
Barometer took a dive, overcast and fog.
Temperature dropped to 44 F. Winds 13 knots direction 209.
Choppy seas.


May 28
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En route patrol area.
Moderate fog. Winds increased to 25 knots direction 130.
Seas heavy. Temperature continued to drop as BARB progresses towards the higher latitudes of her assigned area.


May 29
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En route patrol area.
Uneventful.


May 30
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0745 APR-1 detected radar emissions bearing 004.

0746 SJ contacts bearing 006 28,355 yards. Two pips. (Ship Contact No.1)

0811 Contacts are to DE type vessels in patrol line. Avoided contact, continued en route area.

2353 Transited Rikord Strait, Kuril Islands, entered patrol area in Sea of Okhotsk.Sent message to HERRING, GOLET for rendezvous morning of 31 May.


31 May
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0037 Received reply from HERRING regarding rendezvous at 1000 hours.
GOLET had yet to reply.

0714 Iceberg sighted bearing 330 six miles.
47-48N 152-11E


0850 SJ contact 349 14470 yards. Contact believed to be HERRING OR GOLET as near rendezvous point.
Began cautious approach. (Ship Contact No.2)

0929 Dive. Decided to conduct submerged approach due to low visibility.

0940 Received ULTRA and ACTION for BARB, HERRING< GOLET for
coordinated attack. Convoy departed
MATSUWA this morning at 0630. G

0955 Confirmed contact is HERRING. Surfaced.

1000- Conducted meeting regarding coordinated attack. GOLET failed to acknowledge message or
1030 make rendezvous.

1400 Did not locate convoy at expected location. Set search course along
Matsuwa-La Perouse line at 18 kts.

1438 HERRING reported contact and attacking convoy.
Set course 220 to intercept.


1557 SJ contact bearing 318 27955 yards. (Ship Contact No.3)
Four pips. Set pursuit course.


1630 Smoke sighted bearing 280. GENERAL QUARTERS-TORPEDO-
SUBMERGED


1640 Submerged for attack. Went to depth 350 ft for high speed range to
close for firing.

1705 Periscope depth. During ascent to periscope depth, convoy zigged to
205 away from BARB.
Convoy is three AK with one frigate or MS type escort. One AK in rear
appears damaged, likely from
HERRING's earlier attack. AK has large hole aft and stack and slight list.

1725 Convoy zigged back towards BARB. Closed at high speed at 250 ft.

1740 At periscope depth, convoy zigged further away.

1750 Secured GQ. Due to radical zig making obtaining a suitable submerged
shock unlikely. Decided to trail convoy until dark for night surface
attack.

1805 Surfaced. Shadowed convoy at range of eleven miles off port side.
Contact Report sent to COMSUBPAC and for action to HERRING, GOLET.

1900 Convoy zigs roughly every 10-15 minutes, radically.

2355 GENERAL QUARTERS-TORPEDO-SURFACE


June 1
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TORPEDO ATTACK NO.1

0100 Astern of convoy at 6000 yards, awaited next zig to close in for attack.

0104 Convoy zigged, moved for attack.

0119 Readied all bow tubes. No.1-6

0123 Fired tubes 1,2,3. at lead AK KOTO MARU. Range 2550 yards.

0124 Torpedoes 1,2,3 all hit target. Large explosions. Vessel began to settle in water.

During turn away from convoy came under heavy fire from merchants. BARB illuminated by star shells.
Escort attempted to chase but did not have speed to catch BARB.

0130 AK KOTO MARU 4466 tons sunk at 47-54N 151-29E.


TORPEDO ATTACK NO.2

0212 Closing on AK MADRAS MARU

0216 Fired tubes 4,5,6 at AK MADRAS MARU. Range 2000 yards.
Torpedo (Tube 6) went on erratic track to port. Likely gyro failure.
Other two torpedoes ran hot, straight, and normal.

0217 Two torpedoes hit MADRAS MARU. Large fire visible, vessel lost water, settled in war.

During turn away came under intense machine gun fire from MADRAS MARU.
Escort about 4000 yards away hunting, closed in at high speed. Area illuminated with star shells.
BARB turned away to evade closing escort. Several shells splashed ahead abut 100 yards from escort.

0232 MADRAS MARU dead in water.

0233 Forward tubes ordered reloaded.


TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 2-A

0302 Fired Tube No.1 at MADRAS MARU. Range 5200 yards.

0306 Enemy escort bearing 304 dropping depth charges. Explosions heard, water columns from explosions observed.
5000 yards.


0307 Torpedo impact!


0308 MADRAS MARU sinking. Opened range to 10000 yards. Stopped.
Fog lifted, with moonlight and phosphorescence, further surface action
not possible. Early Arctic dawn approaching in less than two hours.
Secured GQ, finished torpedo reload, allow crew to stand easy.
Waited for pip of MADRAS MARU to disappear, if does not, will approach
to finish off. Once vessel went down, decided to end around to finish off
the remaining AK, previously damaged by HERRING.
No word from HERRING nor GOLET in response to contact report.

0318 Pip disappeared. Visually observed MADRAS MARU 3790 tons sink at
47-54N 151-27E


0430 Dawn breaking, moving for end around.


0711 Regained SJ contact after end around.
SJ contacts bearing 339 28544 yards.


TORPEDO ATTACK NO.3

0715 GENERAL QUARTERS-TORPEDO-SUBMERGED


0725 Smoke sighted ahead bearing 000. Convoy closing BARB. Submerged for attack.


0742 AK zigged away to SSE course. AK is RYUSEI MARU, previously damaged by HERRING.

0815 AK zigged back towards BARB. Heard distant explosions. Escort not in sight, possibly attacking (or being attack!) by HERRING/GOLET

0834 "Crossed the T" of the AK for stern shot.

0842 Fired Tubes 7,8,9 at RYUSEI MARU. Range 928 yards.

0843 Torpedoes

0844 Torpedo 1(Tube 7) hit the bow, Torpedo 2(Tube 8) missed just ahead, Torpedo 3(Tube 9) hit
bow of target. Adjusted TDC speed to 5 knots and fired Tube 10.

0845 Torpedo hit target amidships.

0846 Target one fire, sinking by her bow.

0854 RYUSEI MARU 6538 tons sunk at 47-56 N 151-01 E

0855 Surfaced. Lone SJ pip bearing 240, presumed to be escort. Set course 150 to close.

0904 Spotted escort stationary/dead in water at 1252 yards.
Submerged for approach and attack.

1054 Periscope depth. Target at 9000 yards appears dead in water, difficult to ascertain in fog.
Returned 100 ft for approach, rigged for silent running.

1135 Thermal layer at 100 ft. Set depth for 105 ft.

1140 Sound has noises of escort ahead. Escort is stationary.

1230 Escort dead in water at 6000 yards, bearing 000.
Returned to 105 ft for approach.


1332 Tubes 3,4,5,6 made ready to fire.

1333 Vessel identified as a Shimushu Class Escort Vessel.

1344 Periscope depth.

1350 Fired Tube 3 at Shimushu Class Escort (Type A) . Range 1600 yards.

1352 Torpedo ran below vessel. Secured GQ, went to 100 ft.
Vessel's propulsion obviously disabled (external cam shows props and rudder blown off,
surely by AI sub aka HERRING's torpedoes) decided would surface after dark
and use deck gun to sink vessel, in lieu of possibly wasting more torpedoes on shallow draft vessel.


GUN ACTION NO.1

2247 GENERAL QUARTERS-BATTLE SURFACE-GUN ACTION

2344 Surfaced.

2346 Opened fire range 6500 yards.

2337 Hit

2338 Direct hit amidships. Large explosion and cloud of flames short into air, engulfing entire vessel.

2356 Ceased fire. Target on fire bow to stern, sinking.

2357 Shimushu Class Type A Escort Vessel860 tons sunk at 47-51N 151-09E

2359 Secured GQ. Set course to West, away from scene of days actions.


June 2
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1329 SD contact 30380 yards, steady.
(Aircraft Contact No.3)

June 3
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0000 Winds picked up from 1 knots to 27 knots direction 274 as BARB found herself
in a Arctic Gale. Naturally, heavy seas with 10-13 ft waves accompanied the winds
making for a cold, wet, miserable night time topside.


June 4
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Winds calmed to 14 knots direction 068 with 4-5 ft waves
Temperature in area was a crisp 29 degrees.

Patrolling center Okhotsk Sea.

1250 SD Contact 24000 yards, steady.(Aircraft Contact No.4)

1252 SD contact began closing fast.
Submerged to avoid.

1254 Leveled off 150 ft.


1439 Surfaced.


2258 SD contact 20,200 yards, steady. (Aircraft Contact No.5)

2300 SD contact began closing fast.
Submerged to avoid.

2303 Leveled off at 150 ft.

2351 Surfaced into well lit sky with brilliant full moon.


June 5
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1539 SJ contact bearing 059 23,500 yards. (Ship Contact No. 4)
Single pip.

1540 Ordered course 065 18 kts to intercept contact.

1556 Smoke sighted bearing 009 estimated eight miles.
GENERAL QUARTERS-TORPEDO-SUBMERGED

1557 Submerged for attack.


1610 AK on course 256 9 kts. Tubes 1,2,3,4 made ready to fire.

1625 AK identified as mid sized Soviet-Russian merchant vessel. Flag clearly
observed.
Outer doors on tubes ordered closed.

1630 After a decent fire control drill on a actual vessel, ordered 150 ft and
secured GQ.

1726 Surfaced.



June 6
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15-20 ft seas 30 knot winds, moderate fog.

0600 In spite of best efforts, have been unable to contacts group members for several days.
Have had no contact with HERRING since 31 May and no contact with GOLET at all since entering area.

1317 SD contact 27400 yards, steady. (Aircraft Contact No.6)



June 7
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Seas and winds calmed.
Uneventful.


June 8
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Uneventful


June 9
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Uneventful


June 10
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0000 Set course for Patience Bay area of Karafuto to investigate reports
of Japanese shipping using coastal routes a long Russian portion of
Karafuto Island for cover.


11 June
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TORPEDO ATTACK NO.5

Winds at 20 knots direction 059.
Choppy seas.

1734 SJ contacts bearing 349 24304 yards.
(Ship Contact No.5) Ordered speed to full and intercept course 115.

1744 Smoke/ship spotted bearing 347 estimated 8 miles.
GENERAL QUARTERS-TORPEDO SUBMERGED

1746 Submerged for attack.

1757 Sound contact on two merchant vessels. Bearing 280, closing.

1803 Contacts two AK on course 260 10 kts.

1810 Contacts on course 260 11.5 kts. Two small AK. Larger of two leading.
Trailing AK too small, too shallow draft for torpedo in rough seas as fish would likely miss.
Lead AK looks to draw about 18 ft, suitable for attack.

1819 Ahead flank for speed burst to close range to ideal firing position.

1820 Motors All Stop. Up scope.
Fired Tubes 3,4 at ZUIKAI MARU . Range 1000 yards.

1821 Both torpedoes impacted ZUIKAI MARU.Forty seconds after last impact,a massive explosion followed by fireball. Ship engulfed in flames.
Sinking.

1822 Second AK turned toward BARB's scope firing. AK is similar to CHOKO MARU 1800 tons.

TORPEDO ATTACK NO.6

1825 Snap shot at second AK. 700 yards.

1826 Torpedo impact! Massive explosions, BARB shaken.
Multiple secondary explosions. AK must have been transporting ammunition.

1827 ZUIKAI MARU sunk at 48-23N 144-47E

1837 CHOKU MARU 1850 tons capsized at 48-23N 144-47E
Observed one man in a small life raft leave vessel just before she rolled over.

1839 Surfaced to see if could rescue the lone survivor, perhaps for info.

1845 Closed on life raft, now empty. Possible occupant was swept overboard in heavy seas.
Set course to depart area.

1850 Secured GQ. Set course for Northern Sea of Okhotsk NorthEast towards Paramushiru Island.


12 June
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Submerged at 0700 and remained at 300 ft most of day for crew rest and to conduct
maintenance. Surfaced at 1925 into overcast skies, moderate fog, 29 knt winds at dirction 269, with
16-20 ft waves.


June 13
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1400 250 NM East of Kamchatka Island searching for
Japanese traffic taking the Northern route through Soviet waters.
Heavy seas and winds remain with overcast.


June 14
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Around 0830 BARB found herself in a Arctic Gale. Heavy precipitation and fog joined
the already terrible weather situation.


1625 Skies cleared, heavy winds and seas remained.


June 15
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Seas and winds died down. Seas remained with a strong roll and chop.


1700 As began to approach Paramushiru from Northwest, seas increased with 18-20 ft waves.
Winds 29 kts direction 119.


1900 APR-1 detected radar emissions bearing 090.


June 16
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0347 15 miles West of Parmushiru Island.
Seas calmed with 5-6 ft waves as eased closer to shore.


0412 Submerged before dawn for inshore patrol 10 NM West of Paramushiru.
Depth under keel was 285 ft.


0413 Passed thermal layer at 90 ft.


0512 Periscope depth. Spotted Paramushiru Island bearing 330 distance 5 miles.


0600- Sighted numerous small craft and fishing boats in the area throughout the morning.
1200


1330 As moved into strait between Paramushiru and Taketomi Island
seas increased to heavy state with a strong fog blanketing the area.

1841 Observed aircraft bearing 266 6500 yards estimated. (Aircraft Contact No.7)
Ordered 150 ft.



1937 Finally able to observe Taketomi Island in fog break bearing 280 estimated 14000-16000 yards.


2322 Surfaced into heavy seas.


June 17
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TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 7

0123 SJ contact bearing 335 27340 yards. (Ship Contact No. 6)
Set course 223 Flank speed to close contact.

0220 Contact on estimated course 225 at 10 kts. BARB astern of contact, moving up at six miles to pass
port side for end around.


0245 GENERAL QUARTERS-TORPEDO-SURFACE


0325 Contact identified as Chidori Class Torpedo Boat

0328 Readied all bow tubes 1,2,3,4,6. Depth set to 5 ft.

0335 Fired Tube No. 6 at Chidori Class Torpedo Boat. Range 3006 yards.

0337 Torpedo impact in bow of vessel! Vessel slowed, fired star shells and searchlight illuminated area.
BARB submerged.

0338 Depth 100 feet. Passed thermal layer at 91 feet.

0350 Periscope depth. Vessels bow severely damaged but afloat.


TORPEDO ATTACK NO.7-A

0443 Dawn, BARB trailing 5000 yards astern of damaged Chidori. Perfect position for a
"Up the Kilt Shot"

0520 Fired Tube No. 4 "Up the Kilts" from 5200 yards.

0525 Torpedo missed, slide down the side port side of Chidori, scraping paint.
At these times, we miss the megnatic detonators.

0530 Secured GQ. Went to 95 feet. Surfaced for end around
after range with Chidori opened.

0600 While moving for end around, Chidori suddenly turned to port and opened fired, several rounds splashed 100 and then 50,
and 25 yards from BARB. BARB submerged to 150 ft and closed at high speed.

0625 Sudden heavy fog, rain, heavy seas set in. Unable to visually locate target.
Surfaced.

0800 In spite of SJ sweeps, SJ could not locate target.
Sound could not locate vessel, nor could visually locate.
For a moment, it was thought possible vessel subccumed to her wounds. However,
as last she was seen underway and in control,
she was logged as damaged.

0815 SJ regained contact with Chidori (presumed)
BARB set course to intercept.

0823 Rains ceased, fog lifted, leaving a light haze in area.

0825 Contact at 12000 yards.

0827 SJ contacts bearing 280 21,500 yards.
Two pips (Ship Contact No.7)

0830 GENERAL QUARTERS-TORPEDO-SUBMERGED

0844 Observed two pips merged on single pip (Chidori) 9000 yards ahead.
Pips began patrolling in general area. Obviously, these were called in
after Chidori radioed for help. BARB worked ahead to dive and approach.

0851 SD contact range 14500 yards closing! (Aircraft Contact No.8)

0852 BARB submerged.

0900- Multiple sweeps with raised SD mast showed aircraft in area, withing 20000 yards.
1200 Aircraft providing cover. SJ sweep showed other two pips remaining within 10000 yards of damaged Chidori as they proceeded
off south end of Paramushiru.

1300 Surfaced for end around.

1311 APR-1 detected radar signals bearing 300.
SD contact (Contact No.8) began closing fast.
Apparently our airedale friend turned his radar on and picked up BARB

1312 Dive!

1314 Level at 150 ft. Heard multiple explosions above.

1315 Another series of explosions.

1341 Sound reported warship contacts bearing 345 closing fast!
Seems the airedales called in the DD and DE escorting the damage
Chidori.
BARB rigged for silent running and depth charge. Went to 300 ft.

1354 Warships arrived in area searching.

1402 One passed about 1000 yards from BARB (Estimated).
Pinging heard, briefly. Escort moved on.

1411 Heard multiple depth charge explosions astern.

1900 Lost contact with enemy.
Secured GQ, Silent Running.

2200 Surfaced.

June 18
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0015 Seas calmed, fog lifted.
Winds slowed to 4 knots direction 327.
Seas-light chop.



June 19
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TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 8

2043 SJ contact bearing 020 26500 yards.
(Ship Contact No.8) Multiple pips indicated convoy.
Set intercept course at 20 kts.

2052 GENERAL QUARTERS-TORPEDO-SUBMERGED.

2055 Late afternoon haze/fog set in.


2059 Convoy zigged to port on NE heading.


2108 Submerged for attack.

2158 Tubes 1,2,3 made ready to fire.


2206 Fired tubes 1,2,3. Range 1100 yards.


2207 All three torpedoes impacted ARISAN MARU.
Large fires started followed by several secondary explosions.
Vessel left burning, settled in water.

2208 Both forward and aft escort closing.
Long scale pinging from aft escort began.
Ordered 350 ft, rigged for depth charge and silent running.

2212 Escort above. DC explosions after splashes. Not close.

2214 Sounds of vessel breaking up sinking. ARISAN MARU 7827 tons sunk.

2215 More DC splashes. Explosions close. Minor damage.

2220 Close DC explosions. Damaged reported. (See DEFECTS AND DAMAGE)

2232 Boat shaken. Close DC explosions.

2245 Close DC. Damage reported. Water in control room, forward torpedo.

2302 Close DC. Tooth shakers.

2310 Both enemy escorts heard heading back for convoy at high speed.
Perhaps convinced of a kill.

2330 Lost sound contact with enemy.


June 20
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TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 9

0040 Periscope/Radar Depth. All clear.

0045 Secured Silent Running. Surfaced for end around.

0105 SJ Radar has pip at 11,500 yards bearing 340. Likely escort hanging back.
Avoided.

0117 Regained SJ contact with convoy bearing 315 24,500 yards.

0332 off convoys port track at 3200 yards. Flooded down to 25 ft to reduce visibility
in oddly bright, yet non moonlight night. Dawn is approaching.


0345 Identified last large AK in port column as KENYO MARU.


0346 Tubes, 7,8,9,10 made ready to fire.

0347 KENYO MARU suddenly change course to join opposite column, presenting poor solution.
Large AK ahead similar ot HIYAMA MARU class presented better set up. Switched targets.

0348 Fired Tubes 7,8,9,10 Range 2050 yards. All torpedoes expended.


0353 All torpedoes missed. All torpedoes expended. Broke contact.


0400 Secured GQ. Sent status report. Set course for Pearl Harbor.
Somewhat disconcerting that have not heard from pack mates HERRING since 1 June and GOLET at all since
entering area.

0500 At dawn seas grew rough with 25 knot winds direction 176.
A heavy overcast with moderate fog set in.

2100 Exited Sea of Okhotsk.


June 21-July 1
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En route Pearl Harbor.
Conducted clean up of boat and schools for qualification
for Officers and Enlisted.
Passage was otherwise uneventful with daily routine.

2104 SD contact 17000 yards closing. Aircraft Contact No.)


July 2
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0545 Oahu visible in dawn light bearing 300.


0915 Docked Submarine Base Pearl Harbor. Terminated war patrol.



(C) WEATHER:


Weather in area varied, and was typical for this time of year in the polar circuit.
Some days featured cold, clear, air, light winds and calm seas, others featured high winds, rough seas,
heavy fog and cloud cover. Fog seemed to settle in and lift instantly throughout the days.

Short Arctic nights usually featured abundant moonlight. Roughest seas and weather were encountered in higher latitudes West of Kamchatka Island.


(D) CONTACTS


Aircraft Contacts
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No.1

DATE1944/05/21
TIME 1601
LAT 28-10N
LOG 177-20W
BRG 010
RNG 7500
CRS 100
SPD 100 kts
ALT 600 ft
HOW Visual
TYPE PBYx12
REMARK
Returning strike staging through
Midway



No.2

DATE1944/05/22
TIME 0400
LAT 28-20N
LOG 179-30W
BRG 172*
RNG 12550 yds
CRS 290
SPD 120 kts
ALT 1000 ft
HOW SD-Visual
TYPE PBY
REMARK

Attempted to exchange recognition signals, but none were returned.
Instead, aircraft made a dive towards BARB. Only a quick dive saved us from the
depth bomb/charges. Explosions caused damage.

* Initial contact was SD, bearing obtained visually.



No.3
DATE 1944/06/02
TIME 1329
LAT 49-50N
LOG 149-0E
BRG --
RANG 30,380 yds, steady.
CRS --
SPD --
ALT --
HOW SD only
TYPE --
REMARK
Contact range stayed steady, then opened until lost contact at 32000 yards.




No.4
DATE 1944/06/04
TIME 1250
LAT 49-14N
LOG 147-29E
BRG --
RANG 24,000 yds, steady. *
CRS --
SPD --
ALT --
HOW SD only
TYPE --
REMARK
Contact range stayed steady, then rapidly began to close, prompting a dive.




No.5
DATE 1944/06/04
TIME 2258
LAT 49-1N
LOG 148-17E
BRG --
RANG 20,200 yds*
CRS --
SPD --
ALT --
HOW SD only
TYPE --
REMARK
Contact range stayed steady, then rapidly began to close, prompting a dive.



No.6
DATE 1944/06/07
TIME 1317
LAT 49-57N
LOG 149-9E
BRG --
RANG 27,400 yds
CRS --
SPD --
ALT --
HOW SD only
TYPE --
REMARK


No.7
DATE 1944/06/16
TIME 1841
LAT 49-57N
LOG 149-9E
BRG 266
RANG 6,500 yds
CRS 065
SPD 150 kts
ALT 1000
HOW Visual-Periscope
TYPE Twin engine Bomber, likely G4M-BETTY
REMARK
Patrol likely returning approaching nearby runway on island, spotted in fog via periscope.



No.8
DATE 1944/06/17
TIME 0851
LAT 50-11N
LOG 154-48E
BRG --
RANG 14,500 yds
CRS --
SPD --
ALT --
HOW SD-Contact
TYPE --
REMARK
Aircraft called in after dawn to assist damaged Chidori.



No.9
DATE 1944/07/01
TIME 2104
LAT 22-0N
LOG 158-43W
BRG --
RANG 14,500 yds
CRS --
SPD --
ALT --
HOW SD only
TYPE --
REMARK
Contact likely patrol plane out of Oahu.




Ship Contacts
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No.1

DATE 1944/05/30
TIME 0746
LAT 45-54N
LOG 154-55E
BRG 006
RNG 28355 yds
CRS 175
SPD 14 kts
HOW SJ*
TYPE DE,DE.
REMARK
Patrol just south of Kuril Islands.

* APR-1 detected radar transmissions prior to SJ contact.


No.2

DATE 1944/05/31
TIME 0850
LAT 47-53
LOG 152-19E
BRG 006
RNG 14470 yds
CRS 090
SPD 0
HOW SJ-Visual
TYPE HERRING SS-233
REMARK
Scheduled rendezvous. SJ made initial contact.


No.3
DATE 1944/05/31
TIME 1557
LAT 48-19N
LOG 152-22E
BRG 318
RNG 27955 yds
CRS 210
SPD 11 kts
HOW SJ
TYPE AK,AK,AK, MS/Escort
REMARK
Convoy on radical zig plan every 10-15 minutes.
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 1
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 2
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 2-A
TORPEDO ATTACK No. 3
TORPEDO ATTACK No. 4
GUN ACTION No. 1



No.4
DATE 1944/6/05
TIME 1539
LAT 48-54N
LOG 149-1E
BRG 059
RNG 23,500 yds
CRS 256
SPD 9 kts
HOW SJ-Visual
TYPE AK (
REMARK
USSR AK, roughly 6000 tons.



No.5
DATE 1944/6/11
TIME 1734
LAT 48-28N
LOG 144-44E
BRG 349
RNG 24,304 yds
CRS 260
SPD 11.5 kts
HOW SJ-Visual
TYPE AK, AK
REMARK
TORPEDO ATTACK NO.5
TORPEDO ATTACK NO.6


No.6
DATE 1944/6/17
TIME 0123
LAT 50-38N
LOG 155-4E
BRG 335
RNG 27,340 yds
CRS 225
SPD 10 kts
HOW SJ
TYPE Chidori Torpedo Boat.
REMARK
Torpedo Attack No.7
Torpedo Attack No.7-A


No.7
DATE 1944/6/17
TIME 0123
LAT 50-10N
LOG 154-45E
BRG 280
RNG 21,500 yds
CRS 225
SPD 20 kts
HOW SJ
TYPE DD,DE
REMARK
One DD, and one DE, apparently called in from Paramushiru to assist damaged DE
as arrived on scene at high speed just after dawn.


No.8
DATE 1944/6/19
TIME 2043
LAT 50-23N
LOG 154-45E
BRG 020
RNG 26,500 yds
CRS 045
SPD 9 kts
HOW SJ-Visual
TYPE AK,AK,AK,AK,AK,AK, Escort,Escort
REMARK
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 8
TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 9


(E) ATTACKS

TORPEDO ATTACKS



U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO.1. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 0123 DATE 1 June 1944 LAT.47-54N LOG.151-29E

TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

One AK, part of three ship convoy with one escort. Convoy made radical zigs throughout day on base course 250 T, preventing
submerged attack. After dark trailed at 6000 yards astern until zig back towards BARB permitted to close into firing range.
Radar bearings and observations throughout afternoon provided accurate speed and course. AK was lead in the single column of three.
Decided to target lead as a zig was expected soon. Fired on TBT bearings from range of 2550 yards at five second intervals.

SHIP SUNK:

KOTO MARU 4476 tons
47-54 151-29E
0130 1 June 1944

DAMAGE DETERMINED BY:

Observed all three torpedoes hit, igniting fires and blowing a large, visible hole at and
above waterline amidships .Observed vessel sink at 0130.



Target draft: 21.3 ft Course: 200 AOB 90 P Speed: 11 kts Range: 2550 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing: 014 Target True Bearing: 306 (at firing)

FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA (at firing)

Type Attack: Night Surface

Tube No.Fired 1
Track Angle 90 P
Gyro Angle 1 L
Torpedo Course 293
Depth Set 8 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 406554
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 31311
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No. 99345
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 5 seconds
Type Spread Diverget
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub Base-Midway



Tube No.Fired 2
Track Angle 90 P
Gyro Angle 1 L
Torpedo Course 293
Depth Set 8 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 406554
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 31311
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No. 99345
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 5 seconds
Type Spread Diverget
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub Base-Midway



Tube No.Fired 3
Track Angle 90 P
Gyro Angle 1 L
Torpedo Course 293
Depth Set 8 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 406554
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 31311
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No. 99345
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 5 seconds
Type Spread Diverget
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub Base-Midway

Remarks:
Somewhere between 50-100 survivors seen in water, vessel obviously was transporting passengers, likely troops.
Came under heavy machine gun fire from AK in column astern of target. No damage.





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U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO'S.2 and 2A. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 0302 DATE 1 June 1944 LAT.47-54N LOG.151-27E

TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

ATTACK NO.2

Follow up attack on convoy after sinking lead vessel. Vessels initially scattered but returned to a loose formation
with escort astern about 4500 yards, guarding, searching. BARB slipped past him to come around to starboard side
and set up on AK MADRAS MARU, the closest target. Fired three torpedoes from 2000 yards via TBT bearings.
Third torpedo (Tube No.6) went on erratic track to port.

ATTACK NO.2-A

Coup de grace to finish off the crippled AK and ensure her sinking. Due to presence of escort,
fired from reloaded Tube No.1, range 5200 yards.


SHIP DAMAGED: (Attack No.2)

AK MADRAS MARU 3790 tons

Observed two torpedoes hit, large fire burned profusely.
Observed target go dead in water.


SHIP SUNK (Attack No.2-A)

AK MADRAS MARU 3790 tons
47-54N 151-27E
0318 1944/06/01

DETERMINED BY:

Observed torpedo hit, vessel listed to starboard. Observed vessel sink visually and
pip disappear from radar scope.


Target draft: 25.6 ft Course: AOB 100 S Speed: 4.5 kts Range: 2000 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing: 000 Target True Bearing: 300 (at firing)



FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Night-Surface

Tube Number Fired 1
Track Angle 93 S
Gyro Angle 4 R
Torpedo Course 263
Depth Set 4 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404331
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 39244
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.9914
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 5 seconds
Type Spread divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway




Tube Number Fired 2
Track Angle 93 S
Gyro Angle 4 R
Torpedo Course 263
Depth Set 4 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404331
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 39244
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.9914
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 5 seconds
Type Spread divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway




Tube Number Fired 3
Track Angle 93 S
Gyro Angle 4 R
Torpedo Course 263
Depth Set 4 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Miss
Erratic Yes
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404337
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 39249
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.9914
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 5 seconds
Type Spread divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway

Remarks:

Vessel left on fire and dead in water but afloat, required Attack 2-A for the coup de grace.
Third torpedo initially fired, which ran erractic, would have completed the job.


TORPEDO ATTACK NO.2-A

Target draft: 25.6 ft Course: 310 AOB 90 S Speed: 0 kts Range: 5200 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing: 000 Target True Bearing: 220 (at firing)


Tube Number Fired 1
Track Angle 90 S
Gyro Angle 0
Torpedo Course 263
Depth Set 4 ft
Power Low
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404342
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 39249
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.9991
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 5 seconds
Type Spread divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway



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U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 3. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 0842 DATE 1 June 1944 LAT.47-56N LOG.151-01E

TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

Remaining vessel of three ship convoy previously attack. Vessel damaged by HERRING in previously
attack on 31 May. List correct but a large visible hole at waterline was visible on starboard side.
Vessel continued on radical zig plan, which thwarted BARB's initial approach, but held out for zig back towards,
which came as expected. Closed at high submerged speed to obtain firing position. Encountered unescorted, as escort was several
thousand yards astern dead in water, possibly attacked by HERRING.Elected to cross the bow of the AK at
5000 yards in order to be off her starboard track for stern shot. Fired three torpedoes from stern tubes
on periscope bearings. Target changed speed slightly or alerted by torpedo wakes slowed to began evasive turn
turn. This caused two torpedoes to hit forward near the bow, with one missing ahead.
Fired Torpedo tube No. 10 after slight data adjustment.





SHIP SUNK

AK RYUSEI MARU 6538 tons
47-56N 151-01E
0854 1944/06/01

DETERMINED BY:

Observed three torpedoes hit target.
Observed target burn profusely and sink by the bow.

Target draft: 15.4 ft Course: 335 Speed: 11 kts* AOB 77 P Range: 928 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing: 182 Target True Bearing: 085 (at firing)

Target speed adjusted to 5 kts for Torpedo 4 (Tube 10).

FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged-Day-Periscope


Tube Number Fired 7
Track Angle 77 P
Gyro Angle 346 L
Torpedo Course 249
Depth Set 5 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404355
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 39255
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.10104
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 3 seconds
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway



Tube Number Fired 8
Track Angle 77 P
Gyro Angle 346 L
Torpedo Course 249
Depth Set 5 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Miss
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404356
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 39257
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.10104
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 3 seconds
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway


Tube Number Fired 9
Track Angle 77 P
Gyro Angle 346 L
Torpedo Course 249
Depth Set 5 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404358
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 39258
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.10016
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 3 seconds
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway


Tube Number Fired 10
Track Angle 78 P
Gyro Angle 348 L
Torpedo Course 251
Depth Set 5 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404359
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 39267
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.10024
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 3 seconds
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway

REMARKS:

One lifeboat observed in water. Initial firing stack, fore mast, and aft mast
were points of aim for respective torpedoes. Target was previously damaged by torpedo hit but still
required three more torpedo hits to being her down. The two torpedoes to her bow left bow wreck Well constructed vessel.

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U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 4. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 1350 DATE 1 June 1944 LAT. 47-52N LOG. 151-9E

TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

Damaged Shimushu Type A Escort Vessel, dead in water. Believe propulsion damaged by
HERRING's previous attack. Fired Tube No.1 at range of 1600 yards.


SHIP SUNK
None




Target draft: 9.7 ft Course: 244 Speed: 0 kts AOB 88 S Range: 1750 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing:000 Target True Bearing: 150 (at firing)



FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged-Day-Periscope


Tube Number Fired 1
Track Angle 85 S
Gyro Angle 357 R
Torpedo Course 148
Depth Set 5 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Miss
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404382
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 39282
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.101013
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 3 Seconds
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway


REMARKS:

Torpedo run below keel. Vessel does seem high in the water. Propulsion damaged as unable to get underway, even
after a visible torpedo wake passed below.



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U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 5. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 1820 DATE 11 June 1944 LAT.48-23N LOG.144-47 E

TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

Small AK sailing in concert, unescorted, with another small AK rounding Cape Naka Shiretoko, Karafuto Island
about 15 nautical miles off shore, sailing into Patience Bay.

SHIP SUNK
ZUIKAI MARU 2427 tons
1827 1944/06/11
48-23N 144 47E

DETERMINED BY:

Observed two torpedo hits on vessel.
Large fire and explosions. Observed vessel sink.



Target draft 20 ft Course: 260 Speed: 11.5 kts AOB 110 Range: 1000 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing: 0 Target True Bearing: 175 (at firing)



FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged-Day-Periscope


Tube Number Fired 3
Track Angle 109
Gyro Angle 17 S
Torpedo Course 192
Depth Set 9 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404400
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 393400
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.101040
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 2 seconds
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Heavy swells
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway


Tube Number Fired 4
Track Angle 109
Gyro Angle 17 S
Torpedo Course 192
Depth Set 9 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404401
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 393401
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.101041
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 2 seconds
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Hravy swells
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway



REMARKS:

Fired two torpedoes 2 seconds apart aimed at stack of small AK. Both torpedoes hit closer to bow, nearly blowing front of the
ship off. A delayed, enormous explosions occurred about 35 seconds after second torpedo hit. Vessel sunk quickly, no survivors observed.
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U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 4. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 1350 DATE 1 June 1944 LAT. 47-52N LOG. 151-9E

TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

Damaged Shimushu Type A Escort Vessel, dead in water. Believe propulsion damaged by
HERRING's previous attack. Fired Tube No.1 at range of 1600 yards.


SHIP SUNK
None




Target draft: 9.7 ft Course: 244 Speed: 0 kts AOB 88 S Range: 1750 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing:000 Target True Bearing: 150 (at firing)



FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged-Day-Periscope


Tube Number Fired 1
Track Angle 85 S
Gyro Angle 357 R
Torpedo Course 148
Depth Set 5 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Miss
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404382
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 39282
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.101013
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 3 Seconds
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway


REMARKS:

Torpedo run below keel. Vessel does seem high in the water. Populsion damaged as unable to get underway, even
after a visible torpedo wake passed below.



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U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 5. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 1825 DATE 11 June 1944 LAT.48-23N LOG.144-47 E

TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

Small AK sailing in concert, unescorted, with another small AK rounding Cape Naka Shiretoko, Karafuto Island
about 15 nautical miles off shore, sailing into Patience Bay. Fired two torpedoes from 1000 yards.

SHIP SUNK
ZUIKAI MARU
1820 1944/06/11
48-23N 144 47E

DETERMINED BY:

Observed two torpedoes hit vessel, causing a delayed, massive explosion forty seconds
later. Fireball engulfed the vessel and when subsided, vessel was on fire bow to stern
and went down quickly. No survivors observed.




Target draft 20 ft Course: 260 Speed: 11.5 kts AOB 110 Range: 1000 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing: 0 Target True Bearing: 175 (at firing)



FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged-Day-Periscope


Tube Number Fired 3
Track Angle 109
Gyro Angle 17 S
Torpedo Course 192
Depth Set 9 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404400
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 393400
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.101040
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 2 seconds
Type Spread Single bearing
Sea Conditions Heavy swells
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway


Tube Number Fired 4
Track Angle 109
Gyro Angle 17 S
Torpedo Course 192
Depth Set 9 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404401
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 393401
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.101041
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 2 seconds
Type Spread Single bearing
Sea Conditions Heavy swells
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway



REMARKS:

Fired two torpedoes 2 seconds apart aimed at stack of small AK. Both torpedoes hit closer to bow, nearly blowing front of the
ship off. A delayed, enormous explosions occurred about 35 seconds after second torpedo hit. Vessel sunk quickly, no survivors observed.
Second AK fired at BARB's scope and turned to ram at her best speed in the heavy seas.
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U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 6. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 1825 DATE 11 June 1944 LAT.48-23N LOG.144-47 E

TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

Small AK sailing in concert, unescorted, with another small AK rounding Cape Naka Shiretoko, Karafuto Island
about 15 nautical miles off shore, sailing into Patience Bay. After sinking lead AK in Attack No.5, target fired guns at BARB's scope and appeared to be charging for ramming,
but then presented favorable angle at just 700 yards. Quickly calculated a "snap shot" and
fired one torpedo at the 1800 ton AK from 700 yards.

SHIP SUNK

CHOKO MARU
1825 1944/06/11
48-23N 144 47E

DETERMINED BY:

Observed torpedo hit vessel, causing a instantaneous, massive explosion and fireball which engulfed into vessel.
Large hole at and blew waterline visible starboard side, just forward of bridge structure. Vessel likely
carried ammunition given the manner in which it exploded. Observed vessel capsize and sink.




Target draft 12.1 ft Course: 272 Speed: 5-6 kts AOB 110 Range: 700 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing: 0 Target True Bearing: 156 (at firing)



FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged-Day-Periscope


Tube Number Fired 5
Track Angle 77 S
Gyro Angle 7 S
Torpedo Course 154
Depth Set 6 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 404444
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 393444
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.101044
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 2 seconds
Type Spread Single bearing
Sea Conditions Heavy swells
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway


REMARKS:

Explosion of ships ammunition cargo was truly awe inspiring. Due to short range, boat was shaken
and many thuds heard against BARB's hull, no doubt sounds of debris and shockwaves,
which continued even after vessel capsized.

A dramatic scene was observed via periscopes, when just as vessel was capsizing, a life raft, with one occupant deployed into the heavy swells, just seconds before it was too late.

BARB surfaced to recover this lone survivor for intel, but raft was empty when surfaced, apparently swept overhead into
the heavy seas when his raft was swamped.


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U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 7. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 22 DATE 19 June 1944 LAT.-N LOG.-E

TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

Contacted a lone Chidori Class Torpedo Boat on course 225 at 10 knots in heavy seas.
Completed end around and fired one torpedo from 3000 yards.


SHIP DAMAGED

Chidori Class Torpedo Boat
50-18N 154-44E
0337 1944/06/17


DETERMINED BY:

Observed torpedo hit forward in bow of target. Torpedo
was aimed at midships area, but target slightly slowed, likely
due to headwinds and waves. Target slowed after torpedo hit.



Target draft 10.5 ft Course: 225 Speed: 9.5 kts AOB 91 P Range: 3006 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing: 011 Target True Bearing: 306 (at firing)



FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged-Day-Periscope


Tube Number Fired 6
Track Angle 103 P
Gyro Angle 0
Torpedo Course 294
Depth Set 5 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 415449
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 398937
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.13154
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 0
Type Spread --
Sea Conditions Rough
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway

REMARKS:

Torpedo impacted bow, severely damaged the Chidori but
target remained underway.

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TORPEDO ATTACK NO.7-A

U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 7-A. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 0520 DATE 17 June 1944 LAT.50-11N LOG.154-39E



TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

Follow up to Attack No. 7 on damaged Chidori Torpedo Boat. Fired
one "up the kilts" shot from 5200 yards astern at dawn.


SHIP SUNK
None.



Target draft 10.5 ft Course: 2 Speed: 4.5 kts AOB 180 Range: 5250 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing: 000 Target True Bearing: 224 (at firing)



FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged-Dawn-Periscope


Tube Number Fired 4
Track Angle 180
Gyro Angle 0
Torpedo Course 211
Depth Set 3.5 ft
Power Low
Hit or miss
Erratic
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 415454
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 398973
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.13165
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 0
Type Spread --
Sea Conditions Rough
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway

REMARKS:

Torpedo missed and passed down the port side of target, scraping paint.
Times like these, magnetic detonators would be useful.


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TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 8

U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 2206 DATE 19 June 1944 LAT.48-58N LOG.151-53



TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:
Convoy with seven AK, two escorts on ENE course.

SHIP SUNK

AK ARISAN MARU 7827 tons
8-48N 151-53E
2214 1944/06/19

DETERMINED BY:

Observed three torpedoes hit target. Target caught fire
and settled in water. Multiple explosions heard, sounds of
ship breaking up audible. Upon surfacing spotted large debris field
at site of attack.

Target draft 29.5 ft Course: 045 Speed: 10.5 kts AOB Range: 1050 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing:000 Target True Bearing:332 (at firing)



FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged-Dusk-Periscope


Tube Number Fired 1
Track Angle 115 S
Gyro Angle 024 R
Torpedo Course 345
Depth Set 10 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 415474
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 398989
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.13187
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 4
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway

Tube Number Fired 2
Track Angle 115 S
Gyro Angle 024 R
Torpedo Course 345
Depth Set 10 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 415426
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 398961
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.13131
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 4
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway

Tube Number Fired 3
Track Angle 115 S
Gyro Angle 024 R
Torpedo Course 345
Depth Set 10 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Hit
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 415411
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 398241
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.13199
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 4
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway

REMARKS:

Torpedoes fired with about 20 divergent yard spread along length of target points aim were MOT, Fore mast, Aft Mast.


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TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 9

U.S.S. BARB (SS220) TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 9 PATROL NO. 8.

TIME 0348 DATE 20 June 1944 LAT.49-21N LOG.152-15E



TARGET DATA--DAMAGE INFLICTED


DESCRIPTION:

Follow up night surface attack on convoy. Conducted end around and off port track. Targeted large AK KENYO MARU which suddenly signaled
and switched to opposite column. Switched to large AK similar to HIYAMA MARU 7145 tons. Fired
last four torpedoes from tubes 7,8,9,10 on divergent spread, aimed at MOT, MOT, Fore mast, Aft mast from range
of 2050 yards.

SHIP SUNK

None. Torpedoes missed target.


Target draft 24.6 ft Course: 014 Speed: 5 kts AOB Range: 2050 yds (at firing)
Target Bearing: 185 Target True Bearing: 142 (at firing)



FIRE CONTROL AND TORPEDO DATA

Type Attack: Submerged-Day-Periscope


Tube Number Fired 7
Track Angle 84 P
Gyro Angle 359 L
Torpedo Course 316
Depth Set 10 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Miss
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 415431
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 398931
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.13193
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 4
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway



Tube Number Fired 8
Track Angle 84 P
Gyro Angle 359 L
Torpedo Course 316
Depth Set 10 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Miss
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 415432
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 398932
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.13194
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 4
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway




Tube Number Fired 9
Track Angle 84 P
Gyro Angle 359 L
Torpedo Course 316
Depth Set 10 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Miss
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 415433
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 398933
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.13194
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 4
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway



Tube Number Fired 10
Track Angle 84 P
Gyro Angle 359 L
Torpedo Course 316
Depth Set 10 ft
Power High
Hit or miss Miss
Erratic No
Mark Torpedo 14-3A
Serial No. 415437
Mark Exploder 6-4
Serial No. 398938
Actuation Set Contact
Actuation Actual Contact
Mark Warhead 16-1
Serial No.13197
Explosive TPX
Firing Interval 4
Type Spread Divergent
Sea Conditions Calm
Overhaul Activity Sub-Base Midway



REMARKS:

Enemy increased speed after firing or solution had a half knot speed error, causing torpedoes to miss.
Divergent spread fired should have accounted for this, but torpedoes still missed.


GUN ACTIONS



USS BARB (SS220) GUN ACTION N0.1. WAR PATROL NO.8.

DATE: 1 June 1944 Time: 2346-2357
LAT. 47-51N LOG. 151-09E


DESCRIPTION:

Shimushu Type A Escort vessel, damaged by previous torpedo attack of
U.S.S. HERRING (SS-233) sometime on 1 June. Vessel was immobilized, possibly due to loss
of prop. Attempted to finish vessel off with torpedo but draft too shallow was vessel was not in ballast.
After nightfall, closed to 6000 yards and opened fire with Four Inch Fifty Caliber deck gun.
Sixty out of 150 rounds aboard were expended. Sixteen direct hits and eight near misses, left the vessel a
flaming wreck, bow to stern. Vessel sunk within one minute of ceasing fire. No survivors were observed.
Due to lack of return fire or visible acitiy it is believed all aboard were killed when third hit amidships, set off
a massive explosions. Round either struck unarmored fuel reserve or possibly ammo reserve.

SHIP SUNK

Shimushu Class Type A Escort Vessel 860 tons
47-51N 151-09E
2357 1944/06/01

GUNNERY FIRE CONTROL DATA GUN ACTION NO.1 (at firing)

Target Bearing: 030
Target True Bearing:342
Target AOB: 80 P
Target Range 6000-5800 yards
Target Course 235
Target Speed 0

Rounds Expended:

60 4" 50 Caliber
Type-HE

Hits 16-direct
8-near

Point of Aim: Amidships-Waterline

Malfunctions- None


Shells remaining after attack:

4" 50 Caliber HE x 90

40mm HE x 2000

20mm x HE 2000


Gun Crew:

Gunnery Captain

Ltjg J.W. Reeves, USN.- Director-Gunnery Officer

CFC L.J. Brendle, USN.-Poiter

TM1c C.A. Tomzyck, USNR.-Trainer

TM2c J.A. Salantai, USNR-Shellman

TM2c R.W. Roark, USNR.-Ammo Train

GM3c B.M. Murphy, USN.-Ammo Train

GM3c J.H. Petrasanus, USN.-Ammo Train.

Casualties: None.




(F) NAVIGATIONAL AIDES:

Spotted enemy lights and shore batteries on Cape Shiretoko, Karafuto Island.

Paramushiru and Taketomi Islands provided for excellent aides to navigation,
although no lights were spotted.

(F-1) HAZARDS TO NAVIGATION:

Several icebergs were spotted throughout the area.

1.47-48N 152-11E
2.53-0N 153-0E
3.51-0N 146-0E
4.51-40N 144-02E



(G) MINES:

No enemy mines were encountered on this patrol.

(H) THERMAL LAYERS:

Thermal layers were detected at 90 ft, 91, ft, 100ft, and 200 ft.
Majority of area did not feature thermal layers, a concentration of them
were found off Karafuto and Parmushiru Islands.


(I) ANTI-SUBMARINE COUNTER MEASURES AND EVASION:

Enemy ASW in area featured patrols by aircraft across the open ocean. Closer to the islands,
namely the harbors warship patrols were encountered. A impressive coordinated response occurred on 17 June
in response to the Chidori's reports of being torpedoed by BARB SSW of Paramushiru. Arrival of a DD
and DE, along with air support certainly prevented BARB from being able to close in for the coup
de grace.

Depth charge attack of 19 June was intense, accurate, albeit short lived. Considerable damage was done
by two skilled escorts. Impressive, large patterns were laid with variation in depth settings. Each escort took
in somewhat rapid succession. One tactic encountered was for one escort to run "up the spine" of BARB, while other crossed our bow,
with both laying impressive patterns to trap BARB one large shock wave. This tactic seemed to be used at least twice
and BARB suffered damage both times, including flooding. Once again, the Japanese escorts propensity I have read of in numerous reports,
to give up the attack early provided welcome relief.

Evasion was conducted by rigging for silent running, use of speed bursts at ahead full or flank for 25-30 seconds
once escort passes above to drop, frequent course and depth changes. When at 395 feet, a powerful pattern of charges
above BARB pushed her to 407 feet.



(J) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE:

No major material defects.


Damage

BARB suffered serious damage during depth charge attack. All damage
was repaired at sea
over course of 72 hours unless otherwise noted.

Damage:

1. Flooding-Forward torpedo room. Busted valves and lines repaired. 2 ft
of water pumped out.
2. Flooding-Control Room. Busted valves and lines repaired. 1 ft water
pumped out.
3. WCA Sonar Stack in conning tower jarred lose, rendered inoperable rest
of patrol.
4. Forward Batteries
5. Compressor
6. Trim Pump
7. Rudder Transmission
8. No.1 Diesel
9. No.3 Diesel
10. JP Sonar Head-Deck Mounted
11. Radio Transmitter
12. SJ radar antenna.
13. Piping and water lines throughout boat.
14. High Pressure Air Lines in all compartments.
15. Light bulbs-all compartments.
16. Glass fixtures-all compartments.



(K) RADAR:

SJ

SJ performance was overall excellent.
Average target detection range was 22,000 yards.

SD

SD performance was adequate with typical
detection ranges at 18000 yards.


(L) SOUND CONDITIONS AND SOUND GEAR:

Sound conditions in the area were generally poor.
Sound gear function was limited to damage in depth charge attack.


(M) TIDAL INFORMATION:

Tides were typical for the area this time of year.


(N) RADIO:

Radio function was excellent until damaged in depth charge attack.
After repairs, function was hit or miss, so to speak.


(O) COORDINATED ATTACK GROUP OPERATIONS:

Attempt to coordinate attack proved difficult after initial
attack on convoy. One member of group (HERRING) made a attack while
BARB was jockeying for position on 31 May, damaging one AK and
crippling the convoys lone escort,
which BARB later sunk by gunfire. After this attack there was no further
communication from HERRING and no communication with GOLET was
never established in the assigned area.

(Real life note on the wolfpack: HERRING was sunk by shore batteries off
Matsuwa in the Kuril Islands
on 1 June 1944,vafter sinking the frigate Ishigaki and a merchant of the
convoy in question on 31 May.
BARB would go on to sink the other two. GOLET disappeared all together
without a word, any trace.
GOLET's CO, LCDR Clark had told LCDR Fluckey of BARB he would start his
patrol off South
Eastern Hokkaido. BARB would learn from a rescued Japanese merchant
seaman that there were mines laid
in that area. BARB attempted to warn GOLET, but never received a reply.
GOLET is believed to have struck a mine and sunk.
Another source says was sunk by Japanese escorts on June 14 1944 in sea
of Okhotsk.)


(P) PERSONNEL:


Crew performance was excellent on this patrol, as demonstrated
by sinking of six enemy merchant vessels, one warship, and severely damaging another warship.

As this is BARB's eight patrol, large crew turnover is anticipated during next refit period. Two new officers with no patrol experience, fresh from Submarine School reported aboard at Midway. New
"Old Hands" trained them well to takeover on next patrol.

One Officer and twelve men qualified on this patrol.
Eight men advanced in rating.


(Q) HEALTH AND HABITABILITY

Health and Habitability were overall excellent on this patrol.
Rough Arctic seas and temperatures made for difficulties at times,
but crew pulled together and overcame these challenges.

Food was well prepared and of high quality.

Minor injuries such as scrape, bumps, bruises were suffered as result of depth charge attack.


(R) MILES STEAMED-FUEL CONSUMED


Midway to Area
2300 miles 37564 gallons

In Area
7500 miles 102644 gallons

Area to Pearl Harbor
3632 miles 78555 gallons


(S) DURATION
DAYS

Midway to Area 10.5

In area 20

Days Submerged 2

Area to Pearl Harbor 11

Total 41.5 days



(T) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE


Torpedoes: 0

Fuel: 19244 gallons

Provisions 41 days

Crew Indefinite


Reason for termination of patrol:

All torpedoes expended.



(U) REMARKS:


With six merchant vessels and one warship sunk for estimated 28000 tons, with another warship severely damaged,
BARB's EIGHTH patrol, my first in command was a unabashed success. Crew, boat, and torpedo performance
were excellent. Commanding Officer does regret was unable to conduct more coordinated attacks
with group members. Commanding Officer takes responsibility for the miss of BARB's last four torpedoes due to
speed error. For that, a large merchant vessel managed to escape sure destruction. Noted for future patrols on how to avoid such incidents.


E.B. Fluckey