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Old 01-02-20, 12:35 AM   #4998
Mork_417
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Default S-31 Patrol Log for Dec 11th thru 21st.

Dec 11, 1941
0905 - We arrived at the entry of Lingayen Gulf, and setup our patrol course. Status: 80ft, 5kts, no contacts.

Dec 13, 1941
0606 - Sound contact, bearing 272, Long range closing. Adjusting course to intercept.
0639 - Visual yeilded fishing trawler flying American flag. Resumed patrol course.


0757 - Sound contact, bearing 106, Long range closing. Adjusting course to intercept.
0829 - Visual yeilded three fishing trawlers, all flying American flag. Resumed patrol course.

Dec 15, 1941
0402 - Sound contact, bearing 247, Long range closing. Adjusting course to intercept.
Status: 51ft, 4kts.
0504 - Visual yeilded two fishing trawlers, both flying American flag. Resumed patrol course.


Dec 17, 1941
0227 - Spotted a Merchant vessel accompanied by a tug boat, both identified as American. Continued patrol.
0749 - Sound contact, bearing 289, Long range closing. No doubt an American tug boat returning.
0817 - Verified American tug boat. Resumed patrol.

Dec 19, 1941
0426 - Sound contact, bearing 064, Long range closing. Suspect an American merchant leaving the area.
0544 - Visual verification, my suspicions were correct. Resuming patrol.


Dec 20, 1941
0427 - Received new orders to make our way to Davao Gulf, via SULU & CELEBES seas. Refuel/restock in Mariveles optional. Surfaced, and set full speed on new course.


Dec 21, 1941
1044 - Ran into nasty squall off the coast of Mindoro. Dove to 80ft, will surface once clear and resume full speed.


1319 - Sound contact, bearing 355, Long range closing. Hoping this one is not American. If the weather persist, it may not matter what flag the contact is flying.
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