USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Tuesday 2 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 50 N 107 54 E 1200 16 55 N 107 23 E 2000 16 57 N 107 15 E 0004 Steaming independently enroute from Subic Bay, R.P.I. to I CORP run in accordance with CINPAC Quarterly Employment. Schedule 2-73. Base course 292 degrees, base speed 22 knots, 1B and 2A boilers, and generators 2 and 4 are on the line. The ship is at condition of readiness III with EMPCOM BRAVO modified and yoke set. The ship is darkened with the exception of normal navigation lights. 0111 C/S 15 knots. 0127 CIS 20 knots. 0145 C/C 290 degrees. 0237 C/S 15 knots. M.J. Phelan, Ensign, USNR 0408 Underway as before. 0402 C/C 140. 0403 C/S 20 knots. 0412 C/S 15 knots. 0539 C/C 135 to avoid contact. 0544 C/C 140. 0618 C/C 24 knots C/S 330. 0629 C/C 315. 0645 C/C 305 degrees. 0730 C/C 319.0736 C/C 300. 0759 C.S 22 knots. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0812 Underway as before 0804 C/C 300. 0806 C/C 290. 0809 C/C 285. 0810 C/C 282. 0816 C/S 27 knots.0824 C/C. 0834 C/C 270. 0835 C/C 275. 0836 C/C 280. 0837 C/C 290. 0839 C/C 292. 0845 C/S 20 knots. 0846 C/C 215. 0850 C/S 15 knots. Stationed the refueling detail. Commenced preparations for refueling from USS Cacapon (A0 52). 0845 Maneuvering to take station astern USS Cacapon (A0 52). 0859 On station replenishment course, 040, speed 12 knots. 0901 Commenced approach Lt. Chapman on the con. 0912 on station alongside of USS Cacapon (A0 52). 0919 first line over. 0928 Received first fuel hose. 0930 Commenced receiving fuel. 1006 Fueling complete. 1009 all lines and hoses clear. Maneuvering to clear port side of USS Cacapon (A0 52). 1014 Clear of Cacapon. Secured the replenishment detail. Set course 239, speed 20 knots. 1016 C/S 24 knots. 1022 C/C 225 C/S 27 knots. 1115 C/S 17 knots. 1118 C/S 20 knots. 1113 Later entry C/C 2MM 335. 1120 C/C 310. 1132 C/C 290. 1140 C/C 12 knots. 1142 CC 100. W.H Donges, LTSG, USN 1216 Underway as before. Maneuvering at various course and speeds while conducting navel gunfire support. Ammunition 15 rounds. USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Tuesday 2 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 5" 54 caliber projectiles, 15 rounds 5" 54 Cal. powders with no casualties. M.J. Phelan, Ens, USNR 1620 Underway as before. Rounds expended 16 rounds 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 16 rounds 5" 54 cal. powders with no casualties. 1945 sonar reported a possible round in the water by Gertrude. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 2024 Underway as before. Manuevering at various courses and speeds while conducting NGFS operations. Rounds expended 40 5" 54 projectiles, 40 5" 54 powders. No casualties. ---------------------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Wednesday 3 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 57 N 107 14 E 1200 16 55 N 107 16 E 2000 16 54 N 107 16 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75 in accordance with CINCPACLFT Quarterly Employment Schedule 2.73. 1B abd 2A boilers are on the line. Number 2 and 4 generators. The ship is at condition of readiness III. EMPCON condition BRAVO modified, the ship is darkened, maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended 154 rounds of 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 154 rounds 5" 54 cal. powders, with no casualties. M.J Phelan, Ens. USNR 0408 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 25 rounds of 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 25 rounds 5" 54 powders with no casualties. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0812 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 12 rounds 5" 54 projectiles, 12 rounds 5" 54 powders with no casualties. Two hostile rounds exploded 2000 yds. off port beam. W.H Donges, LTJG, USN 1216 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 162 rounds 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 162 rounds 5" 54 cal. powders with no casualties. M.J. Phelan, Ens, USNR 1618 Underway as before. No ammunition expended. R.K Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1820 Underway as before. No ammo expended. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN. USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Wednesday 3 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 2024 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 108 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 108 5" 54 cal. powders with no casualties. M.J. Phelan, Ens, USNR ----------------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Thursday 4 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 55 N 107 16 E 1200 16 53 N 107 42 E 2000 16 55 N 107 16 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75-9 in accordance with CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule 2-73. OTC and SOPA is CTG 97-9 and COMDESRON two nine in USS Morton (DD-946). Readiness condition III. Material condition yoke, and EMCON condition Bravo modified are set. The ship is darkened. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended 107 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles and 108 rounds 5" 54 cal. powders. 0233 Mount 52 foul bore. 0247 Commenced cooling Mount 52 with water: still foul. 0254 Mount 52 cooled. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USN 0408 Underway as before. 0418 Mt 52 foul bore is cleared. Used short charge to expend round. Ammo expended 154 5" 54 projectiles 153 5" 54 powders. 1 5" 54 short charge. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 0812 Underway as before. 0813 C/C 090 degrees C/S 20. USS Wacamaw (A0-109) is to be unrepship. 0851 C/C 091 C/S 15 knots. 0853 C/C 092 degrees C/S 20 knots. 0865 C/C 090 degrees C/S 15 knots. 0857 Commence approach to USS Wacamaw. Base course 090 degrees base speed 10 knots. Starboard side to. 0859 receive shotlines fore and aft. 0907 fuel lines received and seated. Commence receiving fuel. 0927 Secure from fueling aft. 0930 All lines returned aft. Secure from fueling forward. 0933 lines returned forward. 0936 C/S 20 knots. Commence breakaway, 0939 C/C 270 0945 C/C 264 degrees. 0948 C/S 24 knots Proceeding to rendezvous with USS Mauna Kea (AE-22) for rearming. commence preparations for receiving ammunition from USS Mauna Kea (AE-22). 1008 C/C 270. 1015 Maneuvering to take station astern of USS Mauna Kea (AE-22). 1026 On station, replenishment course 090, speed 12 knots. Commenced approach, Lt. Chapman at the conn. 1028 on station alongside starboard side Mauna Kea. 1029 first line over. 1058 breaking rig at this time to to electrical problems on Mauna Kea. 1120 Received modified housefall transfer rig. 1133 Received first pallet of 5/54 projectiles. USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Thursday 4 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0812 (continued) J.T. Chapmna, LT, USN 1216 Underway as before. 1242 C/C in formation with USS Mauna Kea (AE-22) to new replenishment course 270. 1436 C/C in formation with USS Mauna Kea (AE-22) to new replenishment course 090. 1518 Completed rearming from USS Mauna Kea (AE-22) having received 1200 5" 54 powders and 1240 5" 54 projectiles. 1537 all lines clear. Maneuvering to clear starboard side of Mauna Kea. Set course 300, speed 24 knots. 1542 Secured the replenishment detail. J.T. Chapman, LT, USN 1620 Underway as before. 1646 C/S 27 knots. 1715 C/C 210 C/S 15 knots. 1716 C/C 220. 1720 C/C 260. 1723 C/C 225. 1726 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting NGFS operations. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 2024 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 85 rounds 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 5" 54 cal. powders with no casualties. M.J. Phelan, END, USNR -------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Friday 5 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 54 N 107 17 E 1200 16 54 N 107 16 E 2000 16 55 N 107 17 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75-9 in accordance with CINCPACFLT Quarterly Employment COMDESRON One Seven in USS Morton (DD-948). Readiness condition III. Material condition Yoke. EMCON condition Bravo Mod are set. The ship is darkened. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended: 69 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles and 69 rounds 5" 54 cal powders.R.T. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0408 Underway as before. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 0812 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 61 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 61 rounds 5" 54 cal. powders with no casualties. M.J. Phelan, END, USNR 1216 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 198 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 198 rounds 5" 54 cal powders with no csualties. R.K Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1620 Underway as before. 1727 USS Hollister (DD-788) making approach to come alongside to starboard. 1730 Received shotline amidships. Commenced rigging of light line. 1739 Commenced mail transfer. 1747 Transfer completed. 1749 All lines clear. 1750 Hollister pulling away to starboard. 1751 Secure replenishment detail. 1754 C/S 17 knots 1755 C/C 202 1757 C/C 200. 1801 C/C 212. 1810 C/C 222. 1813 C/C 235 C/S 10 knots. 1815 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting NGFS operations. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Friday 5 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 2024 Underway as before. 2035 maneuvering at various courses and speeds while proceeding to station "6" to conduct naval gunfire support operations. Ammunition expended 77 rounds 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 77 rounds 5" 54 cal powders with no casualties. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR ---------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Saturday 6 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 10 N 107 03 E 1200 16 09 N 107 02 E 2000 16 09 N 107 02 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75-9. In accordance with INCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule 3-73. OTC and SOPA CTG 75.9 COMDESRON ONE SEVEN, in USS Morton (DD-948). Readiness condition III. Material condition Yoke, and EMCON condition BRAVO modified are set. The ship is darkened. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conduction naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended: 136 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 136 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0408 Underway as before. 0600 Steering various courses and speeds while proceeding to station "3" conducting NGFS operations. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 0712 Underway as before. 0728 stationed the highline detail. Maneuvering at varous courses and speeds to take station astern USS Morton (DD-948). 0747 Commencing approach to go alongside for transfer of mail. Lt. Chapman has the con. Replenishment course 030 degrees. Replenishment speed 12 knots. 0753 Received first line. 0802 Received first load of mail. 0819 Transferred last load. 0826 last line clear/ 0831 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while proceeding to station "B" to conduct naval gunfire support operations. Ammunitions 91 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 91 rounds 5" 54 cal powders with no casualties. M.J. Phelan, END, USNR 1216 Underway as before. 1326 set course 030 at 17 knots. 1327 C/C 027 1329 C/C 026. 1332 C/C 035. 1333 C/C 020. 1336 C/C 023. 1340 Steering various courses at various speeds while transferring mail via highline with the USS Ramsey (DEG-2). Base course 020. Base speed 10 knots. 1404 Completed transfer. C/S 22 knots. 1406 C/C 208. 1407 C/S 24 knots. 1407 C/S 27 knots. 1417 C/C 199. 1421 C/S 15 knots. USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Saturday 6 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1216 (continued) 1422 C/S 10 knots. 1425 C/C 330. C/S 2 knots, Operating at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended 47 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 47 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1618 Underway as before. Ammo expended: 70 5" 54 projectiles 70 rounds 5" 54 cal powders with no casualties. M.J. Phelan, Ens, USNR 2024 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 21 rounds 5" 54 cal. projectiles; 21 round 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR ------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Saturday 6 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 10 N 107 03 E 1200 16 09 N 107 02 E 2000 16 09 N 107 02 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75-9. In accordance with INCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule 3-73. OTC and SOPA CTG 75.9 COMDESRON ONE SEVEN, in USS Morton (DD-948). Readiness condition III. Material condition Yoke, and EMCON condition BRAVO modified are set. The ship is darkened. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conduction naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended: 136 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 136 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0408 Underway as before. 0600 Steering various courses and speeds while proceeding to station "3" conducting NGFS operations. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 0712 Underway as before. 0728 stationed the highline detail. Maneuvering at varous courses and speeds to take station astern USS Morton (DD-948). 0747 Commencing approach to go alongside for transfer of mail. Lt. Chapman has the con. Replenishment course 030 degrees. Replenishment speed 12 knots. 0753 Received first line. 0802 Received first load of mail. 0819 Transferred last load. 0826 last line clear/ 0831 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while proceeding to station "B" to conduct naval gunfire support operations. Ammunitions expended 91 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 91 rounds 5" 54 cal powders with no casualties. M.J. Phelan, END, USNR 1216 Underway as before. 1326 set course 030 at 17 knots. 1327 C/C 027 1329 C/C 026. 1332 C/C 035. 1333 C/C 020. 1336 C/C 023. 1340 Steering various courses at various speeds while transferring mail via highline with the USS Ramsey (DEG-2). Base course 020. Base speed 10 knots. 1404 Completed transfer. C/S 22 knots. 1406 C/C 208. 1407 C/S 24 knots. 1407 C/S 27 knots. 1417 C/C 199. 1421 C/S 15 knots. USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Saturday 6 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1216 (continued) 1422 C/S 10 knots. 1425 C/C 330. C/S 2 knots, Operating at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended 47 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 47 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1618 Underway as before. Ammo expended: 70 5" 54 projectiles 70 rounds 5" 54 cal powders with no casualties. M.J. Phelan, Ens, USNR 2024 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 21 rounds 5" 54 cal. projectiles; 21 round 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR --------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Sunday 7 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 56 N 107 17 E 1200 16 50 N 107 20 E 2000 17 15 N 107 35 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 IAW CINCPACFLT Quarterly Employment Schedule 3-73. ATC and SOPA IS CTG 75.9, COMDESTON ONE SEVEN, in USS Morton (DD 448). Condition of readiness three, material condition Yoke set. The ship is darkened with EMCON condition Bravo Modified set. 1A and 2A boilers, 2 and 4 generators are on the line. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting NGFS operations. Ammo expended: 272 5" 54 projectiles 273 5" 54 powders. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 0408 Underway as before. 0446 steering various courses at various speeds wile proceeding to station "A". M.J. Phelan, Ens, USNR 0812 Underway as before. 0956 set course 325 at 6 knots for transfer of AE. Kinnick BT3, XXX-XX-0718 on emergency leave. 1002 C/S 3 knots. Transfer complete. 1017 maneuvering various courses and speeds. While conducting naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended 109 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 109 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1216 Underway as before. 1328 Ammo expended: 104 5" 64 cal projectiles 104 5" 54 cal powders. C/C 090. 1329 C/C 080 C/S 17 knots. 1331 C/C 090. 1325 C/C 080 C/S 22 knots. 1357 C/C 090. 1401 C/C 080 C/S 24 knots. 1406 C/S 27 knots. 1328 C/C 090. 1441 C/C 135. 1449 C/C 180 1452 C/C 190. 1458 C/C 195. 1459 C/C 200. 1502 C/C 195. 1504 C/C 190. 1505 C/C 195 C/S 22 knots. 1500 Set replenishment detail. Preparing to come alongside, port side to, USS Vesuvius (AE 15). 1507 C/C 190 1508 C/S 20 knots. 1510 C/C 210. 1515 C/S 15 knots. 1516 C/S 10 knots C/C 015. 1517 C/S 12 knots. 1518 C/C 000. C/C 357. 1520 C/C 000. 1522 Making approach to USS Vesuvius. Steering various course and speeds to assume and maintain station alongside. We have modified housefalls (cont) USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Sunday 7 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet (cont) amidships and aft for transfer of ammo. 1526 Alongside USS Vesuvius. 1536 Commence transfer of ammo. W.H. DOnges, LTJG, USN 2024 Underway as before. 2008 Secured navigational lights by order of Commanding Officer. 2047 C/C 250. 2052 C/C 270. 2100 C/C 260. 2015 C/C 265. 2106 C/C 270. 2108 C/C 280. 2117 C/C 300 C/S 17 knots. 2119 C/S 10 knots. 2125 Operating at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended: 50 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 51 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR ------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Monday 8 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 55 N 107 17 E 1200 17 45 N 107 14 E 2000 18 00 N 106 36 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 1AW CINCPACFLT Quarterly Employment Schedule 3-73. OTC and SOPA is CTG 75.9 COMDESRON ONE SEVEN in USS Morton (DD 948). COndition of readiness III. Material condition Yoke and EMCON Condition Bravo modified set. 1A and 2A boilers, 2 and 4 generators are on the line. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conduction NGFS operations. Ammo expended: 260 5" 54 cal projectiles: 260 5" 54 cal powders. W.H Donges, LTJG, USN 0408 Underway as before. 0759 C/S 10 knots. 0800 C/C 057. 0802 C/S 17 knots. 0807 C/S 20 knots. 0910 C/C 330 C/S 17 knots. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1216 Underway as before. 1291 C/C 290. 1229 C/S 22 knots. 1232 C/C 278. 1240 C/S 18 knots. 1347 C/C 355 C/S 11.5 knots. 1351 C/S 12 knots. 1411 C/C 235. 1417 C/S 17 knots. 1426 C/C 350 C/S 22 knots. 1427 C/C 345. 1428 C/C 335. 1430 Steering various courses and speeds while obtaining and maintaining station 3000 yards directly astern USS COchrane (DD 521). Base course 235 Base speed 22 knts. 1532 C/C 220, 1547 C/S 10 knots. W.H. Donges LTJG, USN 1620 Underway as before. 1552 C/C 000 degrees. 1558 C/C 250. 1601 C/S 25 knots. 1609 C/S 8 knots. 1620 C/C 000. 1629 C/C 325. 1638 C/S 12 knots. 1645 C/C 280. 1657 C/C 330. 1659 C/C 150 degrees. 1706 C/S 16 knots. 1708 C/C 300. 1720 C/C 300. 1739 C/C 100. 1749 C/C 170. 1752 C/S 12 knots. USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Monday 8 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1620 (continued) 1803 C/C 090. 1816 C/C 120. 1830 Stationed the crew at General quarters. 1831 Steering various courses at various speeds wile making approach and firing run at the beach. 1945 Commenced firing. 1948 Completed firing mission having expended 80 5" 54 projectiles and 80 5"/54 powders. Set course 040, speeds 23 knots. 1949 C/C 030. 1951 C/C 060. 1954 C/S 27 knots. 1955 C/C 070. 1957 C/C 060 C/S 23 knots. 1958 C/C 035. 1959 C/C 055. D. Holland, LT, USN 2024 Underway as before.2003 C/C 040 degrees. 2003 C/S 20 knots. 2011 C/S 15 knots. 2023 C/C 000 degrees. C/S 22 knots. 2026 C/C 345 degrees. 2027 Set Material Condition Yoke. 2038 Secure from General Quarters. 2103 C/C 347 to proceed to station, Formation 030 the guide is USS Cochrane (DDG-21); station two, this ship, and station three, USS MCCaffery (DD-860). Base course 345, base speed 15 knots. 2202 C/C 340 degrees. 2205 C/S 20 knots. 2135 C/S 13 knots. 2202 C/C 336, C/S 22 knots to take station 355 degrees T from USS Cochrane at five miles, 2229 C/S 13 knots. 2228 C/C 345 degrees. 2302 C/C 270 degrees. 2400 Set General Quarters. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR ----------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Tuesday 9 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 18 04 N 106 34 E 1200 18 11 N 106 39 E 2000 17 58 N 106 31 E 0004 The ship is presently embarked upon Linebacker Operations in the Gulf of Tonkin. The OTC is COMDESRON 25 embarked in the USS Cochrane (DDG-21). Other unit present is the USS MCCafferty (DD-860). The ship is at General Quarters with condition 1AA set. All four boilers are on the line; 2 and 4 generators are on the line, plant is split. The ship is darkened. 00007 Steering various courses and speeds while making approach and firing run at the beach. 0106 Commence fire all mounts. 48 5" 54 cal projectiles and 48 5" 54 cal powders expended. 0132 Material condition Yoke set throughout the ship. Secured from General Quarters 0212 C/C 155 C/S 14 knots. 2043 C/S 13 knots. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 0408 Underway as before. 0455 Detached to proceed independently to Sectors Alpha and Bravo for daytime surveillance and interdiction. 0500 C/C 230 degrees. 0520 C/C 160 degrees. 0525 C/C 090. 0538 C/C 120 degrees. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conduction daytime surveillance and interdiction. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 8012 Underway as before. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1216 Underway as before.W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 1618 Underway as before. 1735 C/C 165, C/S 12 knots while proceeding to Station Zulu Charlie. 1750 Steering various courses and speeds while conducting daytime surveillance and interdiction. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Tuesday 9 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1820 Underway as before. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 2024 Underway as before. 2208 Commencing approach leg for shooting at night's target. 2231 Commence firing run C/C 180. 2235 Commence fire all mounts. 2236 Cease fire vore clear all mounts. Steering various courses and speeds while conduction nighttime surveillance and interdiction. Ammo expended: 40 rounds 5" 54 projectiles; 40 rounds 5" 54 powders. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN --------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Wednesday 10 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 17 57 N 106 38 E 1200 17 57 N 106 38 E 2000 18 17 N 106 25 E 0004 The ship is presently embarked upon Linebacker Operation in the Gulf of Tonkin. The OTC is COMDESRON 25 embarked in the U.S.S. Cochrane (DDG 21). Other units present are the U.S.S. McCafferty (DD 860) and the U.S.S. Dubuque (LPD 8). The ship is at condition of readiness III, EMCON condition Bravo modified, material condition Yoke, darken ship. Boilers 1B and 2B are on the line, generators 2 and 3, split plant. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support in station Zulu Charlie. Ammunitions expended: 12 rounds 5" 54 cal. illumination projectiles, 12 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 0408 Underway as before. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0812 Underway as before. 0756 Set Helo detail. 0952 Transferred mail via helo. 1012 Secured the helo detail. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 1216 Underway as before. J.J. Phelan, ENS. USNR 1620 Underway as before. 2100 Sounded General Quarters. Condition 1AA. 2103 Steering various courses and speeds while conducting nighttime Linebacker Operations. 2205 Commence fire. 2209 Cease fire. Mission complete. 2231 Secure from General Quarters. Set condition III. Watch material condition Yoke set. 2230 C/C 002 C/S 24 knots. 2024 Underway as before. 2100 Sounded General Quarters. Condition 1AA. 2100 Steering various courses and various speeds while conducting nighttime Linebacker Operations. 2205 Commence fire. 2209 Cease fire. Mission complete. 2231 Secure from General Quarters. Set condition III Watch material condition Yoke set. 2230 C/C 002 C/S 24 knots. USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Wednesday 10 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 2024 (continued) to take station on USS Cochrane (DDG 21). When on station guide will bear at 8000 yards. Ammo expended: 76 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 76 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN ------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Thursday 11 January 1973 (Battle of Brandon Bay) Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 19 00 N 107 00 E 1200 18 03 N 106 56 E 2000 18 54 N 106 13 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Unit 77.1.1 in accordance with CINCPACFLT Quarterly Employment Schedule 3-73. OTC and SOPA 15 COMDESRON 25 embarked in U.S.S. Cochrane (DDG 21). Other units present are the U.S.S. McCafferty (DD 860) and the USS Cochrane (DDG 21). The ship is at condition readiness III, material condition Yoke and EMCON condition Bravo modified. Darken ship is set. Boilers 1A, 1B, 2B on the line, generators 2,3,4. Steering various courses at various speeds while maintaining station on USS Cochrane (DDG 21). When on station guide bears 196 degrees, 8000 yards. Base course 000, base speed 17 knots. 0125 Change base course to 005 degrees. 0146 Stationed at General Quarters. 0148 C/C 035. 0205 C/C 300. 0251 C/C 300. 0211 C/C 290. 0217 C/C 296. 0231 C/C 330. 0240 C/C 275. 0246 C/C 320. 0251 C/C 281. 0254 C/S 18 knots. 0255 C/C 180. 2056 Commence firing mission in accordance with CTU 77.1.1 daily strike plan. Commence fire mounts 57, 52, and 53. 0259 Cease fire, mission complete. C/S 27 knots, C/C 120, C/S 18 knots, C/S 27 knots, 0300 Counter battery observed bearing 150 degrees T. 0302 Counter battery observed bearing 285 degrees T. 0303 Commenced fire on counter battery with mount 53. 0304 Cease fire mount 53. 81 rounds total expended during firing mission, 20 rounds in the water hostile fire reported by sonar, 19 rounds of hostile fire observed by lookouts. No damage sustained. 0323 Set material condition Yoke. 0324 Sonar reports final count of hostile rounds totals 21. 0325 S/C 18 knots. 0329 C/S 17 knots. 0330 Secured from General Quarters. 0342 C/C 182 C/S 22. 0347 C/C 188. 0354 C/C 183 C/S 17 knots. LT D. Holland, LT, USN 0408 Underway as before. 0358 C/C 205. 0404 C/C 120, C/S 16 knots. 0407 C/C 117. 0413 C/S 15 knots. 0515 Steering various courses and speeds while maintaining station III in a diamond formation. USS Cochrane (DDG 21) is the guide bearing 075 at 3000 yds. Base course is 120. Base speed is 17 knots. 0708 C/C 129 degrees. Setting rearming detail. 0710 C/C 100. Maneuvering to go alongside USS Mauna Kea (AE 22), port side to rearm. Base course 180 degrees. Base speed is 10 knots. 0737 Maneuvering to maintain waiting station as USS Mauna Kea receives helo from Enterprise Helo 002. 0735 Secure the helo detail. Return to station with Mauna Kea on base course 200, SPD 12 knots. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Thursday 11 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0812 Underway as before. 0801 Commencing approach on U.S.S. Mauna Kea. 0809 Received shotlines forward, midships and aft, 0819 Tensioning highline aft to rig stream. Rig modified housefall midships. Commenced onloading of 5 inch 54 cal powders and projectiles aft and offloading of retrograde midships. 0915 Completed offload of retrograde midships. 0922 Rig broken amidships. 0951 Last line clear. 1039 Secured the rearming detail, stationed the refueling detail. Maneuvering to take station astern of USS Tolovana (A0 64). 1048 Commenced approach on starboard side, replenishment course 180, replenishment speed 10 knots, LT. Chapman conning. 1055 Received shotlines forward, midships, and aft. 1103 Received hose forward, commenced taking on fuel. 1110 Received hose aft. 1137 Broke rig forward, 1141 Broke rig aft. 1147 Commenced breakaway. 1149 Secured refueling detail. J.T. Chapman, LT, USN 1216 Underway as before. Set course 250, speed 20 knots. 1217 C/C 215. 1250 Arrived sector Whiskey. Maneuvering at various course and speeds while patrolling sector. 1415 Commence firing at a floating burlap with the M-1. 1515 Commenced firing at a floating burlap bag with the M-2. 1538 Set course 350, speed 15 knots to rendezvous with U.S.S. Cochrane (DDG 21) and U.S.S. McCafferty (DD 860). Guide U.S.S. Cochrane (DDG 21) Base course 335 degrees base speed 10 knots. WHen on station guide will bear 335 degree, 4000 yards. 1550 C/S 20 knots. M.J. Phelan, ENS. USNR 1620 Underway as before. 1635 C/S 15 knots. 1650 C/C 345 C/S 16 knots. 1651 C/C 335/ This ship is guide in a diamond formation and in station One. USS MCCafferty (DD 860) is in station Three. 1825 C/C 339 C/S 17 knots. 1850 C/C 345 C/C 335 C/S 16 knots. 1945 C/C 320 C/S 12 knots. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 2024 Underway as before. 1950 Steering various courses and speeds while obtaining and maintaining station on USS Cochrane (DDG 21). When on station guide bears 212 at 2000 yards. Base course 335 Base speed 6 knots. 2021 C/B/C 300 C/B/S 17 knots. 2030 General Quarters, set condition 1AA. 2047 Steering various courses and speeds while conducting firing mission. 2137 Receiving counter battery. 2140 Commence fire all three mounts. 2141 Cease fire, mission complete. 2150 Commence fire Mts 52,53 on counter battery targets. USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Thursday 11 January 1973 Page 3 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 2024 (continued) 2151 Cease fire, Mts 52,53. 2158 Sonar reports hearing 5 rounds in water, also saw two air bursts close by. 2201 Set material condition III watch. 2216 C/S 24 knots. 2217 C/C 197. 2219 C/C 220, C/C 230. 2220 C/C 220. 2221 C/C 184, C/C 154. 2223 C/C 145. 2235 C/C 148/ 2238 C/C 150, C/C 152. 2240 C/S 24 knots. 2242 C/C 140. 2245 C/S 19 knots. 2311 C/C 139. 2315 C/C 24 knots. 2242 C/C 140. 2245 C/S 19 knots. 2311 C/C 139. 2315 C/C 138. 2322 C/C 215. 2329 Station General Quarters. Maneuvering at various courses at various speeds while conducting firing mission in accordance with CTU 77.1.1 daily strike plan. LTJG William Donges, USN ----------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Friday 12 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 18 03 N 106 35 E 1200 18 01 N 106 37 E 2000 18 03 N 106 35 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Unit 77.1.1 in accordance with CINCPAC quarterly employment schedule 3-73. OTC and SOAP is COMDESRON 25 embarked aboard the U.S.S. Cochrane (DDG 21). Other units present are the U.S.S. McCafferty (DD 860) and the U.S.S. Cochrane (DDG 21). The ship is at general quarters, condition 1AA. Boilers 1A, 1B, 2B on the line, generators 2,3,4. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds whil conducting firing mission in accordance with C.T.V. 77.1.1 daily strike plan. 0034 Receiving counter battery. 0036 Commence fire mounts 51,52,53. 0037 Cease fire, end of mission. Ammunition expended: 42 rounds 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 42 5" 54 cal. powders. 0051 Set material condition Yoke. 0102 secure from General Quarters. Steering various courses at various speeds while taking station on U.S.S. Cochrane (DDG 21) in a column formation. When on station guide will bear 110, 3000 yards. Base course 110, base speed 21 knots. 0116 On station, maneuvering at various courses and speeds while maintaining station. 0202 Changed formation to a diamond formation, station three, guide U.S.S. Cochrane (DDG 21), bearing 290, 3000 yards. Maneuvering to maintain station. 3080 C/B/S 15knots. Took 1A boiler off the line, placed number 3 generator in standby. 0316 C/B/S 23 knots. 0327 Detached to proceed independently to station Whiskey.0345 C/C 180. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 0408 Underway as before. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds in station Whiskey. 0530 Changed station to Alpha/Bravo. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0812 Underway as before. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 1216 Underway s before. 1317 Stationed the helo detail. 1325 Transferred mail via helo. 1328 Secured helo detail. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Friday 12 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1618 Underway as before. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1820 Underway as before. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 2024 Underway as before. 2013 Lit fires under 1A boiler. 2028 Executed diamond formation U.S.S. Cochrane (DDG 21) in station One is the guide. This ship is in station Two. U.S.S. McCafferty is in station Three. When on station guide will bear 010, 4000 yards, base course 325, base speed 17 knots. Steering various courses at various speeds while taking station. 2038 On station, maneuvering to maintain station. 2146 Put 1A boiler on the line. 2216 C/B/C 335, C/B/S 18 knots. 2245C/B/C 299 degrees. 2246 Maneuvering at various curses and st various speeds while maintaining station on USS Cochrane (DDG 21). 2305 St atoned the crew at General Quarters. 2345 Steering various courses at various speeds while conducting firing mission in accordance with CTU 77.1.1 daily strike plan. D. Holland, LT, USN --------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Saturday 13 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 18 56 N 106 38 E 1200 18 03 N 106 36 E 2000 17 53 N 106 40 E 0004 Steaming as an element of Task Unit 77.1.1 IAW CINCPACFLT quarterly employment sked 3-73. SOPA and OTC is COMDESRON 25, CTU 77.1.1 in USS Cochrane (DDG 21). Units present include USS Cochran and USS McCafferty (DD 860). The ship is at General Quarters. 1A, 1B and 2B boilers, 2,3 and 4 generators are on the line. Maneuvering at various courses and various speeds while conducting naval gunfire mission IAW CTU 77.1.1 daily strike plan. 0011 Commenced firing at designated targets. 0013 Ceased firing, rounds complete. 0018 Commenced receiving counterbattery. 0038 Set material condition Yoke. 0044 Maneuvering to take station on the guide USS Cochran. When on station the guide will bear 190 degrees, rng 4500 yards. 0047 Secure from General Quarters. 0139 Set General Quarters for nest NGF mission. 0246 Commenced firing. 2049 Completed assigned strike. 0251 Airburst overhead, many close aboard. 2052 Open fire with all mounts. 0253 Ceased firing, more counterbattery. 0254 Open fire w/Mts 52 & 53. 0255 Ceased firing, more counterbattery bring 050 degrees. -257 C.B 090 degrees R., 170 degrees T. open fire. 0206 Ceased firing. 0307 CB046. 0320 C/C 070 degrees C/S 20 knots. Set matl. condition Yoke. 0223 C/S 19 knots. 0228 Large secondary explosion circa U-175, small secondary explosion circa U-165 degree. 0541 C/C 155 degrees C/S 15 knots. 0346 C/C 120 degrees C/S 20 knots. 3047 C/S 15 knots. 0349 C/S 20 knots. D.T. Holland, LT, USN 0408 Underway as before. 0429 C/C 125 degrees. 0430 C/S 12 knots. 0458 C/C 135 degrees. 0501 C/C 140 degrees. 0503 Turned on normal navigational lights. 0511 C/C 130 degrees C/S 15 knots. 0523 C/C 140 degrees. 0537 C/C 126 degrees. 0610 C/C 135 degrees. 0634 C/C 110 degrees. 0637 C/C 100 degrees, C/S 17. 0640 C/C 090 degrees. 0642 Stationed the refueling and highline detail. 0645 C/C 060 degrees. 0647 C/C 050 degrees. 0649 C/C 040 degrees. 0650 C/C 030 degrees. 0652 C/C 020 degrees. 0655 C/C 003 degrees. 0656 C/S 18 knots. 0700 C/S 15 knots, C/C 005. 0701 C/S 17. 0702 Maneuvering to take position astern of U.S.S. Ponchatoula (AO 148). Commenced approach port side to, LT. Chapman has the conn, replenishment course 000 degrees, replenishment speed 12 knots, 0710 Received first line. 0717 Commenced refueling. 0728 Received first load of mail. 0749 Received last load of mail. 0751 Ceased on loading fuel. 0753 Last line clear. J.T. CHapman, LT, USN USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Saturday 13 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0812 Underway as before. 0753 Commenced breakaway, maneuvering at various courses and speeds. 0756 Set speed 27 knots. 0758 set courses 188 degrees. 0948 C/C 195 degrees. 0949 C/S 24 knots. 0955 C/C 135 degrees C/S 15 knots. 1000 Steering various courses at various speeds while patrolling station Alpha Bravo. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 1216 Underway as before. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1620 Underway as before. 1900 Stationed the crew at General Quarters. Steering various courses at various speeds while conducting firing mission in accordance with CTU 77.1.1 daily strike plan. 1945 Commenced firing mounts 51,52, and 53. 1946 Completed firing, mission complete having expended 49 5"/54 projectiles and 49 5"/54 powders. No Counter battery observed. Set course 143, speed 16 knots. 1950 C/S 23 knots, C/C 110. 1957 Set material condition Yoke. D.T. Holland, LT, USN 2024 Underway as before. 2003 Secured from General Quarters. 2004 C/S 17 knots. 2009 C/S 14 knots. 2021 C/C 180. 2025 C/C 145. 2042 Maneuvering to take station on U.S.S. Cochran (DDG 21) when on station guide will bear 132 degrees, 12,500 yards. 2120 On station maneuvering to maintain station, base course 145 degrees, base speed 15 knots. 2137 C/B/S 14. 2230 Stationed the crew at General Quarters, steering various courses at various speeds while conducting firing mission in accordance with CTU 77.1.1 daily strike plan. 2324 Commenced firing mounts 51,52 and 53. 2325 Completed firing all mounts. 2332 Received counter battery, sonar reports five rounds in water. 2233 Undertook counter battery with mounts 52 and 53. 2334 COmpleted firing, mission complete, having expended a total of 68 5"/54 projectiles and 68 5"/54 powders. No damage sustained set course 020 speed 23 knots. Set course 020, speed 23 knots. 2338 C/S 19 knots. 2341 C/C 022. 2344 C/S 14 knots. 2346 Set material condition Circle Zebra. 2350 C/C 320. 2351 C/S 11 knots. 2352 Secured from General Quarters. D.T. Holland, LT, USN -------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Sunday 14 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 18 16 N 106 46 E 1200 17 58 N 107 03 E 2000 18 16 N 106 29 E 0004 Steaming independently while the remainder of Task Unit 77.1.1, USS Cochrane (DDG 21) and USS Kraus (DD 849), are proceeding on a preassigned strike in accordance with CTU 77.1.1 Message 130135 Z Jan 73 and CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule 3-73. SOPA and the OTC are COMDESRON Two Five and CTU 77.1.1 respectively, embarked in USS Cochrane (DDG-21). Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while maintaining station approximately 8000 yards northeast of the southeast corner of the "Warrington" hazardous area. The ship is darkened. Material condition Circle Zebra, readiness condition III, and EMPCON condition Bravo modified are set. 0114 set course 333 and speed 11 knots. 0333 C/C 345. 0352 C/C 323. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0408 Underway as before. 0711 C/C 005. 0713 C/S 15. 0723 C/C 335. 0743 C/C 331, C/S 12. 0723 Stationed the replenishment detail. 0743 C/S 12. 0758 Steering various courses at various speeds while taking station 600 yards aft of USS Tuluga. Commenced preparations for refueling. Replenishment course 335 degrees T, speed 10 knots. 0803 Commence final approach , LT. Chapman at the conn. 0810 alongside port side USNS Tuluga. Received first line. 0814 Received fuel line forward, commenced receiving fuel. 0842 Completed receiving fuel. 0844 All lines and hoses clear. Steering various courses at various speeds while clearing USNS Tuluga. Making preparations for rearming from USS Flint (AE 32) Steering various courses at various speeds while taking station ft off USS FLint (AE 32). 0924 On station 1000 yards aft of Flint. Station the helo detail. 0944 Received helicopter from the USS Flint over fantail. 0950 Helicopter departed having USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Sunday 14 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0812 (continued) delivered mail and one passenger. 0952 Commenced final apporach on the USS Flint (AE-32), LT Holland at the conn. 0959 On station alongside port side USS Flint (AE 32). First line over. Maneuvering at various courses and at various speeds while maintaining station alongside USS Flint (AE 32). 1043 Commenced receiving from USS Flint (AE 32). J.T. Chapman, LT, USN 1216 Underway as before. 1301 Completed transferring ammunition having received 192 5"/54 projectiles and 195 5"/54 powders from USS Flint (AE-32). 1309 All lines clear. Steering various courses at various speeds while clearing the USS Flint (AE-32) and making for station aft of the USS Niagra Falls (AFS-3) to replenish stores. 1314 On station 1000 yards aft of the USS Niagra Falls (AFS-3). 1334 On station alongside starboard side USS Niagra Falls (AFS-3). Maneuvering to maintain station alongside Niagra Falls. Fist line over. 1350 Commenced receiving stores. 1445 All lines clear maneuvering to clear Niagra Falls (AFS3). 1447 Clear of Niagra Falls, set course 270, speed 22 knots. 1451 C/S 24 knots. 1453 C/S 27 knots. 1515 C/C 290. 1520 C/C 285/ 1540 C/S 10 knots. 1541 C/C 000. 1542 C/C 325 C/S 8 knots. 1545 Maneuvering various courses and speeds while occupying surveillance station Alpha/Bravo in the Han La Anchorage area. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1620 Underway as before. 1830 Maneuvering at various speeds and courses while proceeding and maintaining station on USS Cochrane (DDG 21) as guide. Also in company in USS Kraus. Formation is a diamond formation base course 333 base speed 14 knots. When on station guide bears 018, 4000 yards. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 2024 Underway as before. 2240 Changed base course to 250 degrees T. Maneuvering independently to avoid contacts. 2253 Resumed base course and speed. 2309 C/B/C 340 degrees. 2326 Maneuvering to take station on U.S.S. Cochrane (DDG 21) when on station guide will bear 030 degrees, 7500 yards base course 340 degrees speed 15 knots. 2335 On station. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR --------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Monday 15 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 18 37 N 106 31 E 1200 17 58 N 106 37 E 2000 18 03 N 107 05 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Unit 77.1.1 in accordance with CINPACFLT quarterly employment schedule. OTC and SOPA is COMDESRON 25 embarked in USS Cochrane (DDG-21). Other units present are the USS Cochrane (DDG-21) and USS Kraus (DD 849). The ship is at condition of readiness III, material condition Yoke and EMPCON condition Bravo modified. Darken ship is set. Boilers 1A, 1B and 2B on the line, generators 2,3 and 4 on the line. Steaming on course 281, speed 14.5 knots while enroute to site of firing mission in accordance with CTU 77.1.1 daily strike plan. 0013 Stationed the crew at General Quarters. Steering various courses at various speeds while conducting firing mission in accordance with CTU 77.1.1 daily strike plan. 0107 Commenced fire mounts 51,52 and 53. 0108 Completed firing having expended 75 5"/54 projectiles and 75 5"/54 powders. 0121 Set material condition Yoke. 0128 Secure from General Quarters, Firing mission complete. Set course 090, speed 17 knots. 0138 C/C 065. 0143 C/S 18 knots. 0146 C/S 24. 0147 C/C 045. 0201 C/C 041. 0207 Maneuvering to take on the USS Cochrane (DDG-21). When on station the guide will bear 013 degrees T. at 4500 yards. 0310 Stationed the crew at General Quarters. Steering various courses at various speeds while conducting firing mission in accordance with CTU 77.1.1 daily strike plan. D.T. Holland, LT, USN 0408 Underway as before. 0404 Commenced fire mount 51. Rounds complete mount 51. 0406 Commence fire mounts 52 and 53. 0412 Commence fire mount 52. 0413 Cease fire. 0418 Combat reports 25 close airbursts. 0421 Lookouts report 4 airbursts close aboard the starboard quarter. Sonar reports having heard a total of 114 rounds in the water. 0435 Mission complete, total rounds expended: 134 5"/54 projectiles; 134 5"/54 powders. Set material condition Yoke. Set course 095, speed 24 knots. 0437 C/S 20 knots. 0439 C/C 160. 0440 C/S 17 knots. 0442 Secure from General Quarters. Steaming course 160, speed 17 knots. Enroute to Hon La Anchorage area in accordance with CTU 77.1.1 daily strike plan. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 0812 Underway as before. 0700 C/S 17. 0838 C/C 180. 0952 On station Alpha and Bravo maneuvering at various courses at carious speeds while patrolling station. (cont) USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Monday 15 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0812 (Cont) M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 1216 Underway as before. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1618 Underway as before. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 1820 Underway as before. 1847 Bridge lost steering control, shifted control to after steering. 1848 Bridge regained control. 1907 Bridge lost steering control, shifted control to after steering. 1909 Bridge regained control. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 2024 Underway as before. 2021 Set course 072 at speed 20 knots. 2047 C/C 045. 2051 C/C 090. 2053 C/C 085. 2130 C/C 090 C/S 12 knots. Maneuvering various courses at various speeds while maintaining station One in a 2C6 formation. USS Dubuque (LPD-8) is the guide in station Zero. USS Goldsborough (DDG-20) is in station Four. USS Kraus (DD-849) is in station Five. 2214 C/C 180. 2247 C/C 270 C/S 10 knots. 2347 C/C 090. 2352 C/C 000. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR ----------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Tuesday 16 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 18 05 N 107 07 E 1200 18 06 N 107 02 E 2000 18 10 N 107 10 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Unit 77.1.1 in accordance with CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule. OTC and SOPA is CTU 77.1.1 embarked in USS Goldsborough. Other units present are the USS Kraus (DD 849), USS Dubuque (LPD 8). All four ships are in Screen C 2C6 with USS Dubuque as the guide. This ship is occupying station One and when on station guide bears 210 at 6000 yards. Base speed is 10 knots, base courses are 000,090,180 and 270 changing every hour by turning to starboard. 1B and 2B boilers, 2 and 4 generators are on the line, the plant is split. Condition of readiness III; EMCON condition Bravo modified and material condition Yoke set. The ship is darkened with the exception of navigational lights. Steering various courses at various speeds while station keeping. W.H. Donges, ENS, USN 0408 Underway as before. 0433 C/C 090. 0545 C/C 180. 0653 C/C 270. 0812 C/C 000. 0853 C/C 090. Maintaining station bearing from 000 to 090 to 10 miles from 18 degrees 05' N 107 degrees 00' E. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 0812 Underway as before. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1216 Underway as before. 1458 C/C 145 C/S 27 knots. Have been detached from TU 17.1.1 and assigned to TU 75.9 proceeding to point Allison off coast of South Vietnam. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 1620 Underway as before. 1640 C/C 160. 1723 C/C 180. 1730 C/C 185. 1732 C/C 190. 1733 C/C 195. 1734 C/C 228. 1757 C/S 24 knots. 1802 C/C 230, C/S 20. 1806 C/S 17 knots. 1808 C/C 205. 1812 C/S 12 knots. 1815 on station Charlie, maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Tuesday 16 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1620 (continued) support operations. 1848 Steering various courses at various speeds while proceeding to station Quebec. 1907 On station Quebec, maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support operations. No ammunition expended. M.J. Phelan, ENS 2024 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 88 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 88 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR ------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Wednesday 17 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 56 N 107 13 E 1200 16 55 N 107 36 E 2000 16 43 N 107 46 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 in accordance with CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule. OTC and SOPA is CTG 75.9 embarked in USS Blandy. Other units present are the USS Kraus, USS King, USS Cone, USS McCafferty, USS Goldsborough, USS Mason, USS Rathburne, USS Corry. This ship is in station Quebec. Maneuvering at various courses at various speeds while maintaining station. 1B and 2B boilers, 2 and 3 generators are on the line. The plant is split. Condition of readiness III; EMCON condition Bravo modified and material condition Yoke set. The ship is darkened. Steering various courses at various speeds while station keeping. Ammunition expended: 119 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 119 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 0408 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 210 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 210 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 0812 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 215 round 5" 54 cal projectiles; 210 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 1216 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 90 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 90 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 1620 Underway as before. 1628 Set course 090, speed 10 knots, departing station Quebec. 1632 C/S 17 knots. 1644 C/S 24 knots. 1647 C/C 180. 1714 C/S 20 knots. Station the refueling detail. 1716 C/C 135 degrees. 1720 C/S 15 knots. 1726 Commenced steering various courses at various speeds to come alongside USS Passumpsic (A0 107) portside to. Base speed 12 knots Base course 120 degrees T. 1735 Alongside received shotlines fwd, amidships and aft. 1741 USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Wednesday 17 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1620 (cont) Received fuel line fwd and aft. 1745 Commenced receiving fuel. 1810 Completed receiving fuel. 1813 All lines clear. Steering various courses at various speeds while clearing the Passumpsic (AO 107) and making for station astern us USS Nitro (AE 23). 1828 on station 1,000 yards astern of USS Nitro (AE-23). Stationed the replenishment detail, maneuvering at various courses and at various speeds while maintaining station astern of Nitro replenishment. Base course 310, base speed 10 knots. 1907 Alongside. Turn on task lights and dim nav lights. Lines across fwd, midships and aft. 1935 Commence transfer of ammunition. J.T. Chapman, LTJG, USNR 2024 Underway as before. 2159 Completed transfer of ammo. 2205 All lines clear amidships. 2216 All lines clear aft having loaded (blank) 5" 54 cal projectiles and (blank) 5" 54 cal powders. 2221 Commence breakaway C/S 22 knots. Secure task lights. 2223 Set course 310. 2224 Secure the replenishment detail. 2242 C/S 24 knots. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR --------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Thursday 18 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 56 N 107 14 E 1200 16 56 N 107 16 E 2000 16 56 N 107 15 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 in accordance with CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule. OTC and SOPA is CTG 75.9 embarked in USS Blandy. Other units present are the USS Goldsborough, USS Mason, USS King, USS Kraus, USS Cone, USS Corry, USS MccCafferty, USS Rathburne. 1B and 2B boilers, 2 and 3 generators are on the line. The plant is split. Condition of readiness III; EMCON condition Echo and material condition Yoke is set. The ship is darkened, proceeding to station Whiskey One, course 310, speed 24 knots. 2355 C/C 295. 0007 C/S 20 knots. 0032 C/C 290. 0105 C/S 10 knots. 0015 C/C 240, on station. Steering various courses at various speeds while maintaining station Whiskey One. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 0408 Underway as before. 0630 Assigned to station Quebec. Steering various courses at various speeds while proceeding to station. 0700 on station, maneuvering to maintain station. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 0812 Underway as before. 0958 Motor whaleboat in the water for transfer of supplies and Borja, J, SM1, USN. 1013 Transfer complete. Ammunition expended: 143 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 144 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1216 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 193 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 193 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 1618 Underway as before. 0502 Received three rounds close aboard to port. Ammunition expended: 77 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 77 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. (cont) USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Thursday 18 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet (cont) M. J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 1820 Underway as before. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 2024 Underway as before. Ammunition expended" 240 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 290 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN ------------------------ USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Friday 19 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 16 56 N 107 14 E 16 56 N 107 13 E 16 53 N 107 47 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 in accordance with CINCPAC quarterly employment schedule 1-73. OTC is CTG 75.9, SOPA is COMDESRON Seven, embarked aboard U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943). Other units present are the U.S.S. Rathburne (DE 1057), U.S.S. Kraus (DD 849), U.S.S. King (DDG 3), U.S.S. Goldsborough (DDG 20), U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943) and U.S.S. Wiltsie (DD 716). Boilers 1A and 2B, 2 and 4 generators on the line. Plant is split. Condition of readiness III. EMCON condition Echo, material condition Yoke. The ship is darkened. The ship is conduction naval gunfire support operations, assigned to station Papa. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while maintaining station. Ammunition expended: 100 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 100 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 0408 Underway as before R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0812 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 167 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 165 rounds 5" 54 cal powders; 1 round 5" 54 cal short charge. W.H. DOnges, LTJG, USN 1216 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 322 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 322 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 1620 Underway as before. 1805 Detached from station Quebec. Set course 080, speed 15 knots. To rendezvous with U.S.S. Mount Katmai (AE 16). 1809 stationed rearming detail. 1816 C/C 075. 1823 C/C080. 1825 Maneuvering to take station astern of U.S.S. Katmai (AE 16). Lt. Chapman conning, base course 100 degrees, base speed 12 knots. 1838 Alongside, maneuvering to stay alongside. 1839 First line across. 1850 Commenced (cont) USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Friday 19 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1620 (cont) transfer of ammunition midships and aft. J.T. Chapman, LT, USN 2024 Underway as before. 2040 USS Milwaukee (AOR-2) came alongside to port of USS Mt. Katmai. 2118 completed transfer of ammunition having received (blank) rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles and (blank) 5" 54 cal powder cases. 2122 All lines clear. 2125 Commenced breakaway 1t 22 knots. Set course 270 degrees at 15 knots. to rendezvous with USS Passumpsic (AO-107) to refuel. 2159 Steering varous courses at various speeds while taking station astern of the USS Passumpsic (AO-107) to refuel. 2159 Steering various courses at various speeds while taking station astern of the USS Passumpsic (AO-107). 2205 On station 1000 yards astern of Passumpsic. Replenishment base course 280, speed 12 knots. Commencing final approach on Passumpsic, LT Chapman at the conn. 2210 On station alongside starboard side of USS Passumpsic (AO-107) first line over. 2220 Received first fuel hose. 2225 Commenced receiving fuel. 2250 All lines and hoses clear. Steering various courses at various speeds while clearing starboard side of Passumpsic. Set course 285, speed 22 knots. 2257 Secured the replenishment detail. 2306 C/S 10 knots. 2335 C/S 15 knots. 2343 C/S 21 knots. 2345 C/S 24 knots. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN -------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Saturday 20 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 55 N 107 16 E 1200 16 54 N 107 15 E 2000 16 54 N 107 14 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 in accordance with CINCPAC quarterly employment schedule 1-73. OTC is CTG 97.9. , SOPA is COMDESRON Seven, embarked aboard U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943). Other units present ar the U.S.S. Cone (DD 866), U.S.S. Rathburne (DE 1057), U.S.S. Kraus (DD 849), U.S.S. Corry (DD 817), U.S.S. King (DD 63), and U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943). Boilers 1A and 2B, 2 and 3 generators on the line. Plant is split. Condition of readiness III, EMCON condition Echo, material condition Yoke. The ship is darkened. Th ship is proceeding to station Whiskey One having rearmed from the U.S.S. Mt Katmai (AE 16) and refueled from U.S.S. Milwaukee (AOR-5). Course 285, speed 24 knots. 0005 C/C 280 degrees . 0008 C/C 290 degrees. 0015 Ordered to station Papa. 0016 C/S 20 knots. 0019 C/S 17 knots. 0020 C/C 285 degrees. 0023 C/S 10 knots. 0028 On station, maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support operations. Ammunition expended 55 rounds 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 55 rounds 5" 54 cal. powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 0408 Underway as before. 0411 Changed station to station "R". R.K. Groscup, LTJG, USNR 0812 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 98 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 98 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 1216 Underway as before. 1414 Stationed boat detail. 1451 Boat in water. 1453 Boat away for U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943). 1504 Boat alongside with three passengers. 1505 Boat clear of water. 1525 Secured boat detail, maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support operations, station Romeo. Ammunition expended 144 rounds of 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 144 rounds 5" 54 cal. powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Saturday 20 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1620 Underway as before. 1620 Changed station to station "P". Ammunition expended: 97 rounds 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 97 round 5" 54 cal. powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 2024 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 97 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 97 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN --------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Sunday 21 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 55 N 107 15 E 1200 16 54 N 107 15 E 2000 16 58 N 107 13 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 in accordance with CINCPAC quarterly employment schedule 1-73. OTC is CTG 97.9. , SOPA is COMDESRON Seven, embarked aboard U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943). Other units present are the U.S.S. Wiltsie (DD 716), U.S.S. Kraus (DD 849), U.S.S. Rich (DD 820), U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943). Boilers 1A and 2B, 2 and 4 generators on the line, plant is split. Condition of readiness III, EMCON condition Echo, material condition Yoke. Ship is darkened. This ship is in station Papa. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support operations. Ammunition expended: 187 round 5" 54 cal projectiles, 187 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 0408 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 75 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 75 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0812 Underway as before. 1015 Received motor whale boat alongside from USS Blandy (DD 943) to transfer personnel. W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 1216 Underway as before. 1420 Assigned to station Alpha. Ammunition expended: 115 round 5" 54 cal projectiles, 115 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 1618 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 34 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 34 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1820 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 24 rounds (cont) USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Sunday 21 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet (cont) 5" 54 cal projectiles, 24 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. 1915 Moved to station "P" and "W1". W.H. Donges, LTJG, USN 2024 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 25 rounds 5" 54 cal powders, 25 round 5" 54 cal projectiles. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR --------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Monday 22 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 17 00 N 107 35 E 1200 16 55 N 107 43 E 2000 16 09 N 107 03 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 IAW CINCPAC quarterly employment schedule 3-73. IAW CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule 3.73. CPA and OTC is CTG 75.9, COMDESRON Three Five in USS Blandy (DD-943). Units present in their consecutive order are USS Cone (DD-817), USS Rich (DD-820), USS Blandy (DD-943), USS Wiltsie (DD-716), and USS Kraus (DD-849). Readiness condition III, EMCON condition Echo, and material condition Yoke are set. Ship is darkened. This ship is in station "P". Maneuvering various courses and speeds while patrolling station. Conducting naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended: 50 round 5" 54 cal projectiles; 50 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0408 Underway as before. 0745 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while taking replenishment station on U.S.S. Mt. Hood (AE-25). ENS Phelan conning replenishment course 120 degrees, speed 10 knots. 0812 Station VERTREP detail. 0825 Secured from sounding fog signals. 0834 Received first load of ammunition. 0919 Changed replenishment course 300 degrees. 1050 Received last load, commence breakaway. 1057 Secured VERTREP detail, stationed replenishment detail. Steering various courses and speeds while taking station astern of USS White Plains (AFS-4). 1111 On station. 1000 yds astern of White Plains. Steering various courses at various speeds while making final approach on USS White Plains (AFS-4). LT Chapman at the conn. Replenishment base course 120, base speed 10 knots. 1120 On station alongside starboard side White Plains. Steering various courses at various speeds while maintaining station alongside starboard side of White Plains. First line over. 1129 Commenced receiving stores from White Plains. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Monday 22 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1216 Underway as before. 1226 Completed UNREP. Set course 275 at 24 knots. 1237 C/C 285. 1325 C/C 275. 1335 C/C 270. 1338 C/C 255. 1341 C/S 20 knots. 1346 C/S 15 knots. 1348 Maneuvering at various courses at various speeds while exchanging mail with USS Rowan (DD-782) and USS Blandy (DD-943). 1417 Completed transfer. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support in station "A". Ammunition expended: 125 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 125 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1620 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 130 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 125 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. 1835 Steering various courses at various speeds while proceeding to station "P". 1902 Proceeding to waiting station Red, CSE 090, SPD 7 knots. 1928 C/C 105 degrees. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR 2024 Underway as before. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while maintaining station. 2314 Assigned to station Papa. Set course 270 degrees, speeds 10 knots. 2319 C/C 285 degrees. 2332 On station, maneuvering while patrolling station. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR --------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Tuesday 23 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 52 N 107 17 E 1200 16 56 N 107 16 E 2000 16 58 N 107 13 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 IAW CINCPAC quarterly employment schedule 3-73. SOPA and OTC is CtG 75.9, COMDESRON Three Five, in USS Blandy (DD-943). Units present in their consecutive order are USS Kraus (DD-849), USS Rowan (DD-782), USS Cone (DD-817), USS Rich (DD-820), and USS Blandy (DD-943). Readiness condition III, EMCON condition Echo, and material condition Yoke are set. The ship is darkened. The ship is station "W-`". Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while patrolling station. Conducting naval gunfire support. Ammunition expended: 30 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 30 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, UNSR 0408 Underway as before. 0452 Proceeding to station "C", CS/S 120 Spd 5 knots. 0511 C/S 12 knots. 0515 C/C 140. 0550 C/C 180. 0555 C/C 220. 0558 C/S 010 RPM, arrived on station. Steering various courses at various speeds while patrolling station "C". Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR 0812 Underway as before. 1008 Assigned to station Alpha. 1026 On station, maneuvering at various courses and speeds. Ammunition expended: 26 rounds 5" 54 cal. projectiles, 26 rounds 5" 54 cal. powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 1216 Underway as before. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to maintain station "Alpha". 1336 C/C 140 degrees C/S 15 knots. Proceeding to rendezvous with USS Blandy (DD-943). Stationed the boat detail to take medical officer to the Blandy. 1409 Set course 315 degrees speed 17 knots to return to station "A". 1410 Secured the boat detail. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to return to station "A". 1430 on station. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to maintain station "A". R.K. Grosscup, LSTJG, USNR USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Tuesday 23 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1620 Underway as before. 1752 Stationed the boat detail to pick up two passengers and mail from USS Kraus (DD-849). Lee, E.E., Sr. USN, XXX-XX-8835 and Dudek, W. J. EMFA, USN, XXX-XX-4539. Reported on board for duty. 1841 Secured the boat detail. 1914 Received a boat alongside from USS Blandy (DD-943). 1915 Proceeded to station "P" and "W-1". Course 000 degrees T, speed 17 knots. 1930 C/C 340 degrees. 1931 C/C 000 degrees. 1932 C/C 250 degrees C/S 12 knots. 1938 C/C 330 degrees. 1940 C/C 315 degrees. Ammunition expended: 28 round 5" 54 cal projectiles, 28 rounds 5" 543 cal powders. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR 2024 Underway as before. 1955 Arrived on station "P" and "W-1". Maneuvering at various course and speeds to maintain station. Ammunition expended: 120 round 5" 54 cal projectiles and 120 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR ---------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Wednesday 24 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 57 N 107 12 E 1200 16 51 N 107 35 E 2000 16 56 N 107 15 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 IAW CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule 3-73. SOPA and OTC is CTG 75.9, COMDESRON Three Five, in U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943). Units present in their consecutive order are USS Schofield (DLG 13), U.S.S. Bausell (DD 845), U.S.S. Rich (DD 820), U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943), U.S.S. Cone (DD 817), U.S.S. Kraus (DD 849). Readiness condition III, EMCON condition Echo, and material condition Yoke are set. The ship is in station "P", maneuvering at various courses and speeds while patrolling station. Conducting naval gunfire support. 0300 U.S.S. Preble (DLG 15) arrived in station "W-1". Ammunition expended: 73 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles and 73 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0408 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 56 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 56 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR 0812 Underway as before. 0724 U.S.S. Preble (DLG 15), Approximately 20000 yds north of this ship in station "W-1" was hit by hostile fire. 0725 C/C 090, C/S/ 20 knots to clear the beach. Made preparation for taking hostile coastal defense sites under file. 0733 OTC directed this unit to take hostile coastal defense site under fire. Commenced fire on target VTM Coordinates 250 838. Target position determined visually by director and correlated by line of bearing reported by U.S.S. Bausell (DD 845). 0746 Ceased fire. Expended 18 rounds 5" 54 cal HECVT projectiles and 18 rounds full service MACO powders with no casualties. 0750 Maneuvering at various courses an speeds while proceeding to station "Red". 0755 Assigned to station "A". Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while maintaining station. 1100 Detached to refuel, set course 090 degrees, speed 10 knots to rendezvous with U.S.S. Passumpsic (AO 107). 1106 C/S 15 knots. 1109 C/C 095. 1111 C/C 120 degrees. C/S 20 knots. 1114 C/C 110 degrees. 1130 C/C 120 degrees. 1136 C/C 110. 1141 C/C 099. 1145 C/S 15 knots. 1153 C/C 060 degrees, C/S 20 knots. 1159 Stationed refueling detail. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Wednesday 24 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1216 Underway as before. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while taking station astern of USS Passumpsic (A0-107). Base course 305 degrees T. Base speed 10 knots. LCDR Austin, USN, has the conn. 1219 Alongside the Passumpsic. 1220 First line received. 1226 Commenced receiving fuel. 1245 Secured from receiving fuel. 1256 Last line away. Steering various courses at various speeds while breaking away from the Passumpsic. 1259 Set course 270 degrees 24 knots to return to station "P". 1300 Secured the refueling detail. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to return to station "P". 1445 Assigned to station "R". Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while patrolling station. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1618 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 40 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 40 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR. 1820 Underway as before. 1928 Proceeding to station "Q", maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support operations. Ammunition expended: 56 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 56 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 2024 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 151 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles and 151 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR ------------------------ USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Thursday 25 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 16 56 N 107 14 E 16 57 N 107 16 E 16 56 N 107 14 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 IAW CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule 3-73. SOPA and OTC is CTG 75.9 COMDESRON Three Five embarked in the USS Blandy (DD 943). Units present include USS Preble (DLG 15), USS Schofield (DLG-3),USS Cone (DD 866), USS Blandy (DD 943), USS Rich (DD 820), USS O'Hare (DD 889), USS Bausell (DD 845), USS Kraus (DD 849). Readiness condition III, EMCON condition Echo, and material condition Yoke are set. 1A and 2B boilers, 2 and 4 generators are on the line. The ship is in station "Q". Maneuvering at various courses at various speeds while patrolling station. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR 0408 Underway as before. 0812 Underway as before. 1026 Received 7 rounds hostile fire 200 yds to 2000 yds from ship. Maneuvering to avoid hostile fire. 1100 Observed 2 rounds and heard 10 rounds on sonar in vicinity of Qua Viet Buoy. Ammunition expended: 66 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles and 66 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1216 Underway as before. 1220 Detached from station Quebec to rearm from USS Mt. Hood (AE 29) via vertical replenishment, CSE 080, Spd 10 knots. 1230 C/S 15 knots. 1235 C/C 105. 1240 C/C 110. 1241 Steering various courses at various speeds while conducting vertical replenishment with USS Mt Hood (AE 29). Base course 120, base speed 12 knots. 1315 Changed base course 070. 1353 C/C 050. 1355 C/C 060. C/S 080 RPM. C/C 280. 1501 Finished vertical replenishment with USS Mt Hood (AE 29). 12 pallets of 5" 54 cal projectiles, 14 pallets 5" 54 cal powders taken onboard. Steering various courses at various speeds while proceeding to assigned station "Q". 1528 Arrived station "Q", Steering various courses at various speeds while patrolling station. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Thursday 25 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1620 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 50 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 50 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 2024 Underway as before. 2305 Sonar heard 2 rounds hostile fire in water, one round near, one round far away. Maneuvering to avoid hostile fire. 2330 Maneuvering to rendezvous with USS Schofield (DLG-3) to receive boat alongside. Ammunition expended: 51 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles and 51 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR -------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Friday 26 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 56 N 107 13 E 1200 16 51 N 107 38 E 2000 16 53 N 107 16 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 IAW CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule 3-73. SOPA and OTC is CTG 75.9, COMDESRON Three Five embarked in the USS Blandy (DD 943). Units present include USS Preble (DLG 15), USS Schofield (FFG 3), USS Blandy (DD 943), USS Kraus (DD 849), USS Bausell (DD 845). Readiness condition III, EMCON condition Echo, and material condition Yoke are set. 1A and 2B boilers, 2 and 4 generators are on the line. The ship is in station "Q". Maneuvering at various courses at various speeds while patrolling station. 0006 Steering various courses at various speeds while proceeding to rendezvous with the USS Schofield motor whale boat. 0035 Received USS Schofield's motor whale boat alongside. 0037 Boat embarked this ship. Reassigned station "R". Steering various courses at various speeds while proceeding to station. 0100 Arrived station "R". Steering various courses at various speeds while patrolling station. Ammunition expended: 72 round 5" 54 cal projectiles; 72 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR 0408 Underway as before. 1025 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to rendezvous with USS Vesuvius (AE-15). 1100 Stationed the replenishment and rearming detail. Ammunition expended: 170 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 170 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. 1125 On station 600 yards of USS Vesuvius (AE 15). Maneuvering various courses and at various speeds while maintaining station astern of Vesuvius. Replenishment base course 285, base speed 12 knots. 1145 Commenced final approach on USS Vesuvius (AE 15), LCDR Hill at the conn. Steering various courses at various speed while taking station alongside Vesuvius. 1148 On station alongside starboard side of USS Vesuvius (AE 15). 1150 First line over. 1157 Commenced receiving ammunition from Vesuvius. R. K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Friday 26 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1216 Underway as before. 1257 Completed rearming from USS Vesuvius (AE-15) having received 1131 5"/54 powders and 864 5"/54 projectiles. 1301 All lines clear. 1302 Maneuvering various courses at various speeds to clear USS Vesuvius and regain station R at Point Allison. 1340 Arrived on station "R". Steering various courses at various speeds while patrolling station. Ammunition expended: 10 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 10 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR 1620 Underway as before. 1808 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while proceeding to station Green. 1902 on station. 1930 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while proceeding to station "Q". Ammunition expended 111 rounds 5" 54 cal powders; 111 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 2024 Underway as before. 2016 On station "Q". Maneuvering at various courses at various speeds while patrolling station. 2254 Sonar reported 15 rounds hostile fire in water. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to avoid hostile fire. Ammunition expended 82 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles and 82 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR ----------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Saturday 27 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 55 N 107 16 E 1200 16 56 N 107 18 E 2000 16 56 N 107 15 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 IAW CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule. SOPA and OTC is CTG 75.9, CONDESRON Three Five embarked is the USS Blandy (DD 943). Units present include USS Preble (DLG 15), USS Kraus (DD 849), USS O'Callahan (DE 1051), USS Bausell (DD 845), USS Blandy (DD 943), USS Rich (DD 820). Readiness condition III, EMPCON condition Echo and material condition Yoke are set. 1A and 2B boilers, 2 and 4 generators are on the line. The ship is in station "Q", maneuvering at various courses at various speeds while patrolling station. Ammunition expended: 144 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 144 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS. USNR 0408 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 278 rounds 5" 54 cal powders, 278 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 0812 Underway as before. 0833 Set General Quarters. 0918 Lookouts report 2 rounds hostile fire in water. Maneuvering to avoid hostile file. 1037 Set material condition Zebra throughout the ship. 1040 Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds to investigate surface contacts. 1122 Steering various courses at various speed to return to station "Q" to resume gunfire support. 1756 Material condition Yoke set throughout the ship. 1158 Secure from General Quarters. Ammunition expended: 295 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles, 295 round 5" 54 cal powders, and 187 rounds 3" 50 cal cartridges. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 1216 Underway as before. 1317 General Quarters. Maneuvering at various courses and various speeds while investigating unidentified surface contacts. 1342 Yoke set throughout the ship. Steering various courses at various speeds while returning to station "Q". 1412 Secured from General Quarters. Steering various courses at various speeds while returning to station. Ammunition expended: 161 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 161 5" 54 cal powders. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Saturday 27 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1618 Underway as before. Ammunition expended: 68 rounds 5" 54 cal powders, 68 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles. 1612 Detached to rearm, set course 090 degrees, speed 10 knots to rendezvous with USS Vesuvius (AE 15). 1615 C/S 22 knots. 1620 C/C 100 degrees. 1623 C/C 095 degrees. 1624 C/C 038 degrees. 1630 Stationed rearming detail. Stationed replenishment detail. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while taking station astern U.S.S. Vesuvius (AE 15). 1650 Commenced approach on U.S.S. Vesuvius (AE 15)., Lt. Chapman conning. Base course and speeds while alongside. 1704 Received last load of ammunition. 1806 Last line over. Commencing breakaway at 22 knots. Received 936 rounds 5" 54 cal powders, 1057 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 1820 Underway as before. Set course 300 degrees T speed 24 knots to assume station "A". 1822 295 degrees. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to reach station "A". 1918 On station. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while patrolling station. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 2024 Underway as before. Ammunition expended 32 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles; 32 rounds 5" 54 cal powders. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR --------------------------- USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Sunday 28 January 1973 Page 1 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 0800 16 53 N 107 18 E 1200 16 49 N 107 20 E 2000 16 48 N 107 19 E 0004 Steaming as a unit of Task Group 75.9 IAW CINCPACFLT quarterly employment schedule 3-73. SOAP and OTC is TG 75.9, COMDESRON Three Five embarked in U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943). Units present include U.S.S. Preble (DLG 15), U.S.S. Kraus (DD 849), U.S.S. O'Callahan (DE 1051), U.S.S. Bausell (DD 845), U.S.S. Blandy (DD 943), U.S.S. Rich (DD 820). Readiness condition III, EMCON condition Echo, and material condition Yoke are set. 1A and 2B boilers, 2 and 3 generators are on the line. The ship is in station "A" maneuvering at various courses and speeds while conducting naval gunfire support operations. Ammunition expended: 172 rounds 5" 54 cal powders, 172 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles. M.J. Phelan, ENS, USNR 0408 Underway as before. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while proceeding to station "AA". 0440 on station. steering various courses at various speeds while patrolling station. Ammunition expended: 40 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles and 40 rds 5" 54 cal powders. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 0812 Underway as before. Steering courses at various speeds while patrolling station. Ammunition expended: 30 rounds 5" 54 cal projectiles and 30 rds 5" 54 cal powders. 0800 THE WAR IS OVER. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR 1216 Underway as before. 1149 Detached to refuel. Set course 090 degrees, speed 10. 1151 C/S 15. 1152 C/S 20 knots. 1214 C/C 110, C/S 24 knots. 1243 C/C 100. 1253 C/C 090. 1257 C/C 100 degrees. 1258 C/S 20 knots. 1259 C/C 110. 1301 Stationed replenishment detail, steering various courses at various speeds while taking station astern of U.S.S. Marius (AO 37), port side to, LCDR Austin conning, base course 090 degrees T, speed 10 knots. 1326 Received first line. 1336 Commence refueling. 1406 Refueling complete. 1410 Last line clear. Commencing breakaway at 22 knots. Fuel received 58,179 gallons navy distillate. 1413 Stationed replenishment detail. 1415 Steering various courses at various speeds while taking station astern of U.S.S. Mt. Hood (AE 29). 1436 Stationed helo detail base course 140 degrees, base speed 15 knots. 1500 Received 6 bags USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Sunday 28 January 1973 Page 2 Deck Log Remarks Sheet 1216 (cont) of mail. 1504 Secured helo detail. 1513 Commencing approach on U.S.S. Mt. Hood (AE 29), Lt. Holland conning, base course 090 degrees, base speed 10 knots. 1531 Steering various courses at various speeds while alongside U.S.S. Mt. Hood (AE 29), port side to. 1537 Received first line. 1620 Underway as before. Steering various courses at various speeds while alongside USS Mt. Hood. 1558 Commenced transfer of retrograde. 1753 Last line clear. Commencing breakaway at 17 knots. 1754 Set course 270 speed 22 knots to return to station. 1757 Secured the replenishment detail. 1815 C/S 24 knots. 1948 C/S 20 knots. R.K. Grosscup, LTJG, USNR 2024 Underway as before. Steering various courses at various speeds while awaiting detachment from TG 75.9. 2203 Detached from TG 75.9, enroute Kao Shung, CSE 090 spd 210 knots. 2259 C/S 22 knots. 2226 C/S 20 knots. 2242 C/C 076. 2301 C/C 074. Dennis M. Jensen, ENS, USNR