Cycle: Nine (March 2004)
Submarine Squadron 2 / Submarine Division 4A
U.S.S. Redfin SS-272
Total Patrol Time: 19.3 days
Fuel Used: 74,350
Gals. Percentage Used: 63%
Damage: 0
Damage Percentage: hull: 0
Patrol Zone & Sector(s): Philippine Islands PI-1-4
TDC: Auto
Realism (%): 95%
Crew experience: Elite
Number of Warships sunk: 0
Number of Merchants sunk: 8
Warship tonnage: 0
Merchant tonnage: 66,220
Total JANAC tonnage: 31,110
Types of Warship sunk: 0
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Date |
Time |
Lat &
Long |
Class of
Vessel |
Tonnage |
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Types of Merchant sunk: 7
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Date |
Time |
Lat &
Long |
Class of
Vessel |
Tonnage |
|
13 Jan
1944 |
15:52 |
20-53N x
122-26E |
Standard
Merchant |
14,130 |
|
13 Jan 1944 |
15:33 |
20-53N x
122-26E |
Oil Tanker |
8,880 |
|
13 Jan
1944 |
15:37 |
20-53N x
122-26E |
Standard
Merchant |
14,130 |
|
15 Jan
1944 |
05:02 |
19-23N x
120-02E |
Supply |
3,250 |
|
15 Jan
1944 |
05:03 |
19-23N x
120-02E |
Large
Freighter |
5,700 |
|
15 Jan
1944 |
05:08 |
19-23N x
120-02E |
Large Freighter |
5,700 |
|
15 Jan
1944 |
05:09 |
19-23N x
120-02E |
Standard
Merchant |
5,510 |
|
17 Jan
1944 |
09:42 |
15-53N x
119-37E |
Oil Tanker |
8,920 |
Conducted Lifeguard duty: NONE
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Time |
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Conducted Photo Recon: NONE
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Patrol Narrative:
Entered Philippine island area on Jan.13, 1944 at a
position of 21-46N 123-50E heading 194" true (sector 9). Enroute to
assigned patrol zone encountered a medium convoy consisting of 6 merchants and
3 escorts bound for Northern zone. Considered them ToPs (Targets of
Opportunity) and attacked sinking 2 standard Merchs and priority oil tanker.
Proceeding to assigned patrol zone, encountered
another medium convoy consisting of 8 merchs and 3 escorts. Attacked and sank 1
supply and 2 Lg. Freighters. At this point I wish to add that Jap ASW is
getting better (Thanks to a loud mouth Congressman)
Received a photo recon
assignment for Manila Bay on Jan.18, 1944 to be completed by 02:52.As Redfin
proceeded to assigned mission encountered a small convoy exiting entrance to
Manila Bay, consisting of 1 oil tanker 2 small freighters 1 Lg. Freighter and 4
escorts. Attacked convoy, sinking Oil Tanker. Ensuing depth charging resulted
in forward battery compartment damage and periscope rendered useless resulting
in cancellation of recon mission. Finally broke contact with ASW vessels and
headed for Port.
Lt. Cdr. James Bearden
USS Redfin, SS-272
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