MR451(4) Sec. 5 Office of Naval Intelligence Daily Summary - March-April 1944

MR 451 (4) Sec. 5 - ONI DAILY SUMMARY March - April, 1944 MR 451 (4) ONI DAILY SUMMARY (Sec. 5) March-April, 1944 R a 11652 Sec. S(E) and 5(D) of E OSD letter, May, 3, 1972 By SLR Date JAN 89 1974 DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) 29 APR 1944 DISTRIBUTION: 1. Director of Navel Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) 12. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) REQUASTED R a 11652 See AT and 5(D) st (E) 060 letter, May, 1, 1972 By SLR Date JAN 29 1974 451(4) DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 1Vos 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, April 28, 1508, (#2811). 4 patrolling from recent DFS: 55 N., 30 W; 52 N., 28 W; 49 N., 33 W; 47 N., 25 W. 1 unlocated within 200 miles 46 N., 29 ", 2 estimated moving SW 53 N., 32 W; 57 N., 27 W. Enemy U/Boat estimate 1200 2/28. 1 not recently located may be patrolling within 150 miles of VIRGIN ROCKS. 1 estimated patrolling general area south of HATTERAS although not well fixed. 1 may be westbound within 300 miles 17 N., 52 W. 1 homebound within 200 miles 34 N., 50W. 1 southbound estimated area 36 N., 39 W. No fresh information other areas. DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 1 - Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No / of 12 SHIPS SUNK COMNAVEU, April 28, 1711 (#2826). S.S. THOMAS 0. MASARYK (U.S. Cgo. 7,176 tons) presumed sunk. Note: Previously reported (summary 4/18) torpedoed Apr. 16 off TOBRUK, (32-38 N., 23-08 E). Convoy UGS-37. S.S. ROODE ZEE (DU. Tug 468 tons) torpedoed and sunk by E-boat April 24 off DUNGENESS. DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-78 - 2 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. / of 12 SUPMARINES ATTACKED CG ETOUSA (MIS) JNL. 287, Apr. 28. April 26: SS attacked by Halifax 25 mi. SW of ST. NAZAIRE. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 5-3-72 - 3 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 SURMARINES SIGHTED CTF 24 (#2789), Apr. 28, 1447. SS sighted by ATC plane at 1304 z, Apr. 28 in 42-23 N., 41-55 W., (550 mi. SE of NEWFOUNDLAND). CG ETOUSA (MIS) JNL. 287, Apr. 28. April 26: SS sighted by Liberator 25 miles SW of LA PALLICE. Plane attempted to attack, but depth charges failed to release. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter. 5-3-72 - 4 - S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Sunk - 2 April 29, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - o ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - 1 Apr. 2h - S.S. ROODE ZEE (Du. Tug 500 tons) sunk by E-boat off S. coast of ENGLAND. SHIPS ATTACKED - o SUBMARINES SIGHTED - 2 Apr. 26 - In BAY OF BISCAY, by Liberator. Plane attempted to attack, but depth charges failed to release. Apr. 28 - 550 mi. SE of NEWPOUNDLAND, by ATC plane. SUBMARINES ATTACKED - 1 Apr. 26 - In BAY OF BISCAY, by RAF plane. SUBMARINE ESTIMATE Our Atlantics 4 Eastbound, 7 Westbound, 4 Patrolling. Total: 15 All Atlantic: W4. (Yesterdays 44). MEDITERRANEAN SHIPS SUNK - 1 Apr. 16 - S.S. THOMAS G. MASARYK (U.S. Cgo. 7,100 tons) torpedoed and presumed sunk off TOBRUK. Sastbound convoy. Note: Previously reported torpedoed. INDIAN and PACIFIC (Nothing to report) DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) 28 APR 1944 DISTRIBUTION: 1. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) 12. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) BECLAMENTED R a 1163% Sve ND and 5(D) or (E) 060 have May, 3, 1972 By SLR Date JAN 29 1974 451(4) 451 SECRET DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 12/or of 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, April 27, 1532 2, (#2717). Enemy U-Boat estimate 1200 2/27. 1 vicinity 17-45 N., 38 "., by DF 270038 2. 1 may be moving westward within 200 miles 17 N., 48 W., although not recently located. 2 estimated homebound: 32 N., 53 W; 48 N., 32 W. 2 not recently located may be patrolling within 200 miles 47 N., 28 ". 1 estimated southbound area 53 N., 33 "., from DF 261926 and torpedoe&ng of COLIN. 1 patrolling area 55 N., 28 "., from recent DF. 1 estimated within 150 miles of VIRGIN ROCKS. 1 unlocated general area south of HATTERAS. 1 southbound area 38 N., 40 W. No fresh information other areas. DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 1 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 1½ of 12 SUBMARINES ATTACKED CTG 21.15, Apr. 27, 1633. At 0654 April 26, USS HUSE and USS FROST attacked submarine contact in 17-52 N., 38-04 W., (700 mi. W. of CAPE VERDE ISLAND). 3 explosions after hedgehog attacks. Contact then lost. Heavy oil slick observed. Submarine possibly sunk. ADMIRALTY, April 25, 1752. SS sunk by Norwegian submarine ULA at 0519 2, April 19, in 59-08 N., 05-23 E., (off NORWEGIAN coast). One torpedo seen to hit, and second explosion heard 1 1/2 seconds later. Note: Attack previously reported (summary 6/26). DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 2 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No) of 12 SUBMARINES SIGHTED RDO HALIFAX, Apr. 28, 0341 B. SS sighted by aircraft at 0333 B, Apr. 28 in 46-07 N., 10-50 W., (EAY OF BISCAY). DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, L-8-72 - 3 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No V. of 12 MISCELLANEOUS CLEVELAND (AP), Apr. 27. S.S. FRANK E. VIGOR (U.S. Cgo. 3,886 tons) was sunk in PELEE PASSAGE of WESTERN LAKE ERIE about 1030 z, April 27 after a collision in the fog with S.S. PHILIP MINCH (U.S. Cgo. 5,865 tons). All members of VIGOR'S crew were transferred to MINCH. There were no injured. CLEVELAND (AP), April 27. S.S. JAMES H. REED (U.S. Cgo. 5,265 tons) sank about 1030 4, April 27 as a result of a collision in the fog 40 miles North of ERIE, PA., with S.S. ASHCROFT (Br. Cgo. 7,726 tons). 26 crew members picked up. 10 missing. REED was enroute from BUFFALO to TOLEDO. ASHEROFT was reported to be heavily damaged, and was taken in tow by rescue boats. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 5-3-72 - 4 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Sunk - 0 April 28, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - o ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - o SHIPS ATTACKED - o SUBMARINES SIGHTED - 1 apr28 Jun Bayof of Bisray by arrinaft SUBMARINES SUNK - 2 (1 sunk, 1 probably sunk) Apr. 19 - SS sunk by Norwegian submarine ULA off Norwegian coast. One torpedo hit seen, followed by second explosion 1} alconds later. Submarine considered sunk (by ADMIRALTY). Note: Attack previously reported. Apr. 26 - Submarine contact 700 mi. T. of CAPE VERDE IS, by USS HUSE (DE) and USS FROST (DE). 3 explosions and heavy oil slick followed hadgehog attack. Contact then lost. Submarine probably sunk. MISCELLANEOUS Apr. 27 - At dawn in a heavy fog S.S. FRANK E. VIOOR (U.S. Cgo. 4,000 tons) sank in WESTERN LAKE ERIE in collision with S.S. PHILIP MINCH (U.S. Cgo. 6,000 tons). All members of VIGOR'S crew rescued. There were no injured. Apr. 27 - About the same time S.S. JAMES H. REED (U.S. Cgo. 5,000 tons) sank 40 mi. N. of ERIE, PA., in collision with S.S. ASHCROFT (Br. Cgo. 7,700 tons). 26 crew members picked up. 10 missing. ASHCROFT heavily damaged, taken in tow. SUBMARINE ESTIMATE 3 14 Our Atlantic: 5 Eastbound, 6 Westbound, è Patrolling. Total: d. All Atlantic: lalse (Yesterday: 44). DECLASSIFIED MEDITERRANEAN, INDIAN and PACIFIC OSD Letter, 5-3-72 (Nothing to report) DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) 27 APR 1944 DISTRIBUTION: 1. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) 17. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) BECAUSIFIED E.O. 11632 Sr se (c) 080 have inc. By SLR Date JAN 29 1974 451(4) DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA. Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, April 26, 1540 z, (#2597). 1 estimated homebound within 150 miles 31 N., 55 W. 1 estimated patrolling general area south of HATTERAS possibly 32-24 N., 77-52 W., by contact 260324 2 and from contact 251333 2. 1 may be moving westward area 18 N., 46 W., al though entirely unfixed. 2 estimated southbound: 40 N., 40-30 W; 47-30 N., 36 W. 1 estimated between FIEMISH CAP and VIRGIN ROCKS. 2 patrolling from recent DFS: 55 N., 30 W; 48 N., 35 ". 2 estimated patrolling within 200 miles 47 N., 27 W. of which 1 area 49 N., 26 W., by poor DF 26-535 z. Enemy U-Boat estimate 1200 4/26. 1 17-46 N., 37-45 W., by contact 252145 2. No fresh information other areas. DECLASSIFIED 08D Letter, 5-3-78 - 1 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. / of 12 SHIPS ATTACKED SO ESCORT GROUP 15, Apr. 26, 1850. S.S. COLIN (Pan. Cgo. 6,255 tons) torpedoed in 54-16 N., 31-58 W., (500 mi. SE of GREENLAND). Straggler from SC-157. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 5-3-72 - 2 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 SUBMARINES ATTACKED COMINCH, Apr. 26, 2100. Sound contact attacked by USCG ASTERION at 1400, Apr. 26, in 42-50 N., 43-45 W., (500 mi. SE of newfoundiand). DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-78 - 3 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 1Vos 12 SUBMARINES SIGHTED NOB TRINIDAD, April 26, 1347 (#2581). SS sighted by ATC plane at 1301 z, Apr. 26 in 14-10 N., 61-55 W., (50 mi. SW of MARTINIQUE). COMINCH, Apr. 26, 2100. SS sighted by Croatan aircraft at 2145, Apr. 25 in 17-46 N., 37-45 W., (700 mi. W. of CAPE VERDE IS. ). DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 4 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA Date 4/13/04 BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Sunk - o April 27, 19th Total Ships Attacked - 1 ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNY - 0 SHIPS ATTACKED - 1 Apr. 26 - S.S. COLIN (Pan. Cgo. 6,000 tons) torpedoed 500 mi. SE of GREENLAND. Straggler from SC-157 (Eastbound-alow). SUBMARINES SIGHTED - 2 Apr. 26 - 50 mi. SW of MARTINIQUE, by ATC plane. Apr. 25 - 700 mi. W. of CAPE VERDE IS, by GROATAN sircraft. SUBMARINES ATTACKED - 1 Apr. 26 - Sound contact 500 ai. SE of NEWFOUNDLAND, by USCG ASTERION. SUBMARINE ESTIMATE Our Atlantics 5 Eastbound, 6 Westbound, 2 Patrolling. Total: 13 All Atlantion 44. (Yesterdays 45). MNDITERRANKAN (Nothing to report) INDIAN OCEAN (Nothing to report) PACIFIC OCEAN (Nothing to report) DECLASSIFIED QSD Letter, 5-3-72 Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) 26 APR 1944 DISTRIBUTION: 1. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) 19. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) R a 11632 See NO and ND) are (E) 080 lester, May, 3, 1972 By SLR 451(4) Date JAN 29 1974 SECRET SECRET DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. Vof 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, April 25, 1527 Z (#2505). 1 unfixed estimated patrolling general area south of HATTERAS. Enemy U/Boat estimate 1200Z/25. 1 estimated homebound within 150 miles 31 N., 57-30 W. 1 estimated westbound vicinity FLEMISH CAP. 1 estimated moving SW area 50 N., 34 W. 1 estimated southbound area 42 N., 39-30 W. 2 patrolling from recent DFS: 54 N., 30 W; 48 N., 35 W. 2 unfixed estimated patrolling within 200 miles 46 N., 28 ". Other areas quiet. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 5-3-72 - 1 - T DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA Date 4/13/04 Copy No of 12 SUBMARINES ATTACKED ADMIRALTY, Apr. 25, 1054 B. SS attacked at 0501 2, Apr. 19 by Norwegian submarine with torpedoes at 59-08 N., 05-23 E., (off Norwegian coast). 1 hit seen. DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 2 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NI D. 101 Copy No. of 12 MISCELLANEOUS ALUSLO BOMBAY, Apr. 24, 0630. The following ships are a total loss as a result of the explosion and fire April 14 in BOMBAY HARBOR: Flag Type Tonnage 1. S.S. BARODA BR. CGO. 3,205 GT 2. S.S. EL HIND BR. CGO. 5,314 GT 3. S.S. KINGYAN BR. CGO. 2,653 GT 4. S.S. GENERAL VAN DER HEIJDEN DU. COO. 1,213 GT 5. S.S. GENERAL VAN DER SWIETEN DU. CGO. 1,300 GT 6. S.S. TINOMBO DU. CGO. 872 GT 7. S.S. GRACIOSA NO. COO. 1,773 GT 8. S.S. ROD-EL-FARAG EG. COO. 6.842 GT TOTAL: 8 ships of 23,172 GT Previously reported (summary 4/17): 9. S.S. FORT STIKINE BR. CGO. 7,142 GT 10. S.S. JALAPADMA BR. CGO. 3,937 GT 11. S.S. IRAN PA. CGO. 5,704 GT GRAND TOTAL: 11 ships of 39,955 GT The following ships are badly damaged: 1. S.S. EMPIRE INDUS BR. CGO. 5,155 GT 2. S.S. BELRAY NO. CGO. 2,888 GT 3. S.S. NORSE TRADER PA. COO. 3,507 GT 4. S.S. JALAVIJAVA BR. C00. 3,756 GT 5. S.S. FORT CREVIER BR. CGO. 7,122 GT TOTAL: 5 ships of 22,428 GT The following ships are slightly damaged: 1. S.S. CHANGON BR. COO. 3,619 GT 2. S.S. BRAGANZA NO. CGO. 6,327 GT 3. S.S. CAPSA BR. TNK. 8,229 GT TOTAL: 3 ships of 18,175 GT DECLASSIFIED 08D Letter, 5-3-72 - 3 - Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA Date 4/13/04 BRINF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Sunk - 0 April 26, 1944 Total Shipe Attacked - 0 ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - o SHIPS ATTACKED - o SUBMARINES SIGHTED - o SUBMARINES ATTACKED - 1 Apr. 19 - Off Norwegian coast, by Norwegian submarine. 1 torpedo hit seen. SUBMARINES ESTIMATED Our Atlantic: 5 Eastbound, 6 Westbound, 3 Patrolling. Total: 14. All Atlantic: 45. (Yesterday: 45). MEDITERRANEAN (Nothing to report) INDIAN OCEAN BOMBAY EXPLOSION April 14: The following are revised totals of losses: (A) Total Loss! 5 British cargo ships 22,251 GT 3 Dutch cargo ships 3,385 1 Panamanian cargo ship 5,704 1 Egyptian cargo ship 6,842 1 Norwegian cargo ship 1,773 11 ships. Total tonnage 39,955 OT (B) Badly damageds 3 British cargo ships 16,033 or 1 Norwegian cargo ship 2,888 1 Panamanian cargo ship 3,507 5 ships. Total tonnage 22,428 or (o) Slightly damaged: 2 British ships (1 cargo, 11,848 OT DECLASSIFIED and 1 tanker) 08D Letter, 5-3-72 1 Norwegian cargo ship 6,327 3 ships. Total tonnage 18,175 OT GRAND TOTAL sunk and damageds 19 ships of 80,558 Gross Tons. PACIFIC OCEAN T S (Nothing to report) Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) 25 APR 1944 DISTRIBUTION: 1. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) 12. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) REQUESTED E. a 11531 See AD and KD) is (E) 060 letter, May, 1, 1972 By SLR Date JAN 29 1974 451 451(4) (4) DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No 1Vos 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, Apr. 24, 1524 (#2381). 2 patrolling from recent DFS: 53 N., 29 W; 47 N., 34 W. 2 estimated moving SW: 46 N., 44 W; 52 N., 33 W. 1 estimated southbound area 43-30 N., 38-30 W. 2 not recently located estimated patrolling within 600 miles north of AZORES. 1 estimated homebound area 30 N., 59-30 W. 1 estimated patrolling general area south of HATTERAS not recently located. 1 estimated moving SE area 09 N., 33 W., from DF 232049Z. Enemy U/Boat estimate 12002/24. No fresh information other areas. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 5-3-72 -1- - - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 12 of 12 SHIPS ATTACKED ALUSNA LISBON (#2402). S.S. CHASSERAL (Swiss Cgo. 3,129 tons) damaged by bombs near PORT VENDRES. Vessel towed for repairs to SETE April 23. DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 2 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 SUBMARINES ATTACKED CINCWA Apr. 24, 1322 Z and 1658 z. SS attacked by aircraft at 1539 z, Apr. 24 in 50-44 N., 18-40 W., (300 mi. W. of IRELAND). SS possibly damaged. OSD DECLASSIFIED Letter, 5-3-72 - 3 - S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 BRIEF OF DAILY SUBMARY Total Ships Bank - 0 April 25, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - 1 ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - o SHIPS ATTACKED - 0 SUBMARINES SIGHTED - o SUBMARINES ATTACKED - 1 Apr. 24 - 300 mi. W. of IRELAND, by aircraft. SUBMARINE ESTIMATE Our Atlantics 5 Eastbound, 6 Nestbound, 3 Patrolling. Total: 14. All Atlantic: 45 (Yesterday: 47). MEDITERRANEAN SHIPS ATTACKED - 1 - S.S. CHASSERAL (Swise Go. 3,000 tons) damaged by bombs near PORT VENDRES and towed to SETE for repairs. INDIAN and PACIFIC (Nothing to report) DECLASSIFIED @SD Letter, 5-3-78 Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) 24 APR 1944 DISTRIBUTION: 1. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8.- Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) 14. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) REQUESTED R. 0. 11652 See 577 and KD) or (E) 062 have Mo. 1, 1377 By SLR Data JAN 29 1971 451(4) S S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No of 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, April 23, 1548 (#2300). 1 estimated homebound within 150 mi. 29 N., 61-30 W. 1 unfixed estimated patrolling general area south of HATTERAS. Enemy U-boat estimate 1200Z/23. 2 estimated moving SW within 150 miles: 48 N., 42 W; 53 N., 32 W. 1 estimated southbound area 45 N., 37-30 W. 2 patrolling from recent DFS: 53 N., 30 W; 46 N., 36 W. 1 estimated northbound 04 s., 25-30 W., from contact 222000Z. Other areas quiet. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 5-3-72 - 1 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA. Date 4/13/94 Copy No. No of 12 SHIPS SUNK ALUSNA LISBON (#1811 and 2227) Apr. 18, 1800 and Apr. 22, 2130. S.S. EMBLA (Sw. Cgo. 1,053 tons), international Red Cross ship, sunk Apr. 19 outside SETE. Vessel left PORT VENDRE Apr. 17 for MARSEILLE. No details. Note: Previously reported (summary 4/14) damaged by bombs enrèute from MARSEILLE to CASABLANCA. 08D DECLASSIFIED Letter, 5-3-72 - 2 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Copy No. of 12 SUBMARINES ATTACKED CG ETOUSA (MIS) JNL. 220, Apr. 22. Sub attacks Apr. 20: 105 mi. NW of CAPE ORTEGAL by Liberator; 120 mi. SW of BREST by Halifax. SOEG 9, Apr. 2008, 22nd. SS attacked at 52-09 N., 19-07 W., (350 mi. W. of IRELAND). CG ETOUSA (MIS) JNL. 20 and JNL. 25, Apr. 22 and Apr. 23. SS attacked Apr. 20 by Halifax, 120 mi. NW of CAPE ORTEGAL. @8D DECLASSIFIED Letter, 5-3-78 - 3 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 12 of 12 MISCELLANEOUS NAVDET, Naples, Apr. 22, 1417. S.S. JOHN ARMSTRONG (U.S. Cgo. 7,196 tons) enroute ANZIO/NAPLES, sustained 2 underwater explosions at 1708, Apr. 21 in 41-15 N., 12-32 E., (West of NAPLES). Vessel arrived NAPIES under own power. OSD DECLASSIFIED Letter, 5-3-72 - 4 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Sunk - 1 April 24, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - o ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - o SHIPS ATTACKED - o SUBMARINES SIGHTED - o SUBMARINES ATTACKED - 4 Apr. 20 - 3 submarines in BAY OF BISCAY, by RAF. Apr. 22 - 350 mi. N. of IRELAND, by surface craft. SUBMARINE ESTIMATE Our Atlantic: s Eastbound, 5 Westbound, 3 Patrolling. Total: 13. All Atlantic: 47. (Testerdays 50). MEDITERRANEAN SHIPS SUNK - 1 Apr. 19 - International Red Cross ship EMBIA (Sw. Cgo. 1,000 tons) sunk. No details. Vessel left Bort Vendre Apr. 17 for MARSEILLE. Note: Previously reported damaged by aircraft (not identified) enroute from MARSEILLES to CASABLANCA. MARINE CASUALTY S.S. JOHN ARMSTRONG (U.S. Ogo. 7,100 tons) sustained 2 underwater explosions West of NAPLES enroute from ANZIO to NAPLES. Vessel arrived NAPLES under own power. INDIAN and PACIFIC DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 (Nothing to report) Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 caw O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) APR 22 1944 DISTRIBUTION: 1. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) 12. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) REGLASSIFED R o. 11652 See NO and 5(D) or (R) OSD State, 1972 By SLR Date JAN 29 1974 451(4) DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No of 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, 21 April 1944, (N) - #2108. One estimated homebound within 100 miles 26-30 N, 65 W. One estimated patrolling general area S of HATTERAS. One estimated homebound area 15 N, 32 if from DF 21/01012. Possibly one 21-18 N, 33-50 if by contact 21/0705Z. Two patrolling from recent DFs 46 N, 37 W; 55 N, 30 W. Two estimated moving S or SW within 150 miles 50 N, 37 W. No fresh information other areas. Enemy U/Boat Estimate 1200Z/21. DECLASSIFIED @8D Letter. 5-3-78 - 1 - Regraded ASCIFIO Copy No. of 12 SHIPS SUNK ALLIED FORCE HQ ALGIERS (MIS) Jnl. 86, April 22 and Jnl. 214, April 21. About 25 planes attacked convoy UGS-38 off CAPE BENGUT, April 20 at 2130B. S.S. PAUL HAMILTON (U.S. Cgo. 7176 tons) and S.S. ROYAL STAR (Br. Cgo. 7900 tons) sunk. Note: Position 37-00 N, 03-20 E. ALLIED FORCE HQ ALGIERS (MIS) Jnl. 86, April 22. Convoy CAF-31 attacked by enemy aircraft, April 20, about 50 miles N of BOUGIE. S.S. EL BIAR (Fr. Cgo. 4678 tons) hit by torpedo and sub- sequently sank. AA fire claim 1 aircraft and fighters claim 1 probable and 3 damaged. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Lotter 5-3-72 - 2 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356. Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 Copy No of 12 SHIPS ATTACKED ALLIED FORCE HQ ALGIERS (MIS) Jnl. 86, April 22. About 25 planes attacked convoy UGS-38 off CAPE BENGUT at 2130B April 20. S.S. SAMITE (Br. Cgo. 7176 tons) and S.S. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN (U.S. Cgo. 7176 tons) damaged and later arrived ALGIERS. Note: Position 37-00 N, 03-20 E. OSD - 3 - S S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No Vor 12 SUBMARINES SIGHTED NOB TRINIDAD (2090), April 21, 1328. SS sighted by ATC plane at 1219Z, April 21 in 15-44 N, 62-55 W (120 mi. NW of MARTINIQUE). CG ETOUSA (MIS) Jnl. 121, April 21. SS sighted by aircraft, 19 April, 13 miles W. of CAPE ST. VINCENT. OSD DECLASSIFIED Letter, 6-8-98 - 4 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NL R 101 Copy No. \ of 12 MISCELLANEOUS HARRISON, U.S. Min., BERNE, April 19. (State Dep't. Brief 4/21). According to reliable Berlin sources (via a report April 8 from Turin) 27 German submarines were sunk or missing in March. Three were badly damaged by mines, and 3 were badly damaged at Toulon. DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 5 - S S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 3 BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Sunk -A April 22, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - 2 ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - 0 SHIPS ATTACKED - 0 SUBMARINES SIGHTED - 8 Apr. 19 - off SW coast of SPAIN, by aircraft. Apr. 11 - 120 mi. " of MARTINIQUE, by ATC plane. SUBMARINES ATTACKED - 0 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE Our Atlantie: 8 Eastbound, 4 Westbound, 4 Patrolling. Total: 16. All stlentics 50 (Yesterday, 53). MEDITERRABEAN SHIPS SUNK - 3 Apr. 20 - Convey U08-38 (U.S. - Medit.) attacked by about 25 planes off ALGIERS in the late aftermoon. 3.5. PAUL HAMILTON (U.S. ago. 7100 toms) and 8.5. ROYAL STAR (Br. Cgo. 7900 tons) sunk. Apr. 20 - S.B. EL BIAR (Fr. Cgo. 4800 tens) sunk by torpodo as a result of air attack off BOUGIE. Coastal convey. SHIPS ATTACKED - 2 Apr. 20 - S.S. SAMITE (Br. Cgo. 7100 tons) and S.S. STEPHEN P. AUSTIN (U.S. age. 7100 tons) damaged by aircraft off ALGIERS, reached ALGIERS in tow. Convey 108-30. INDIAN & PACIFIC (Nothing to Report) DECLASSIFIED 08D Letter, 5-3-72 DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) APR 21 1944 DISTRIBUTION: 1. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-L 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) N. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) R. a 11532 See NO and SD) or (R) 080 laster, May, 1, 1372 By SLR Data JAN 29 1974 451(4) DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, 20 April 1944, (N) - #1978. One estimated homebound wi thin 100 miles 27 N, 67 W. One estimated moving SW area 22 N, 36 if from DF 19/22082. Two patrolling from recent DFs 54 N, 28 W; 47 N, 36 W. One area 51 N, 28 N from DF 19/2354Z possibly homebound. Up to five estimated in general area within 600 miles N to AZORES three of which homebound. Two estimated moving S or SW within 150 miles 52 N, 36 W. One unlocated general area S of HATTERAS. No fresh information other areas. Enemy U/Boat Estimate 1200Z/20. DECLASSIFIED 98D Letter, 5-3-72 - 1 - Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 SUBMARINES ATTACKED CG ETOUSA (MIS) Jnl. 273, April 20. SS attacked by RAF Wellington, 140 miles WSW of LORIENT on 18 April. " Depth charges dropped. SS apparently keeled over, foundering in long streaks of oil. COMINCH, April 20, 2102. SS attacked by aircraft from TRIPOLI at 0740, April 19 in 22-12 N, 35-34 W (600 mi. NW of CAPE VERDE ISLANDS). Heavy AA fire encountered. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 5-3-72 - 2 - S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Rv. DT NAnA Date w/ BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Bunk - o April 21, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - o ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - o SHIPS ATTACKED - o SUMMARINES SIGHTED - o SUBMARIMES ATTACKED - 2 a Apr. 18 - Stationery as 180 ai. N. of LORIENT, by RAF Wellington. Depth charges dropped. 88 apparently keeled over and foundering in long streaks of oil. Apr. 19 - 600 mi. NW of CAPE VERDE IS. by aircraft from USS TRIPOLI (CVE). Heavy A.A. fire encountered. SUBMARINE ESTIMATE Our Atlantic, 8 Eastbound, 4 Westbound, 4 Patrolling. Total, 16. All Atlantic, 53 (Yesterday, 52). MEDITERRANEAN (Nothing to Report) INDIAN (Mothing to Report) PACIFIC MARINE CASUALTY (1) Apr. 19 - Commissioned auxiliary USS JOHN STRAUB (7176 tons) had 2 underwater explosions of undetersined origin off the 8. coast of the Alaskan Peninsula. 17 survivors of crew of 80 accounted for. Vessel sighted later same day with bow awash, Vessel left Seattle April 12 for Attu via Dutoh Harbor, with cargo mostly fuel. DECLASSIFIED @SD Letter, 5-3-72 Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) APR 20 1944 DISTRIBUTION: 1. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only . - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11/ Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) Y. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) MASSA E. a 11532 See an and KD) or (R) OND being May, 1, 1372 By SLR Date JAN 29 1974 451(4) (4) STORES SECRET DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, 19 April 1944, (N) - #1851. 1 homebound 27-30 N, 69-00 if from recent DFs. 1 unlocated general area south of HATTERAS. 2 patrolling from recent DFs: 47 N, 36 W; 52 N, 30 W. 2 estimated moving SW within 150 miles 53 N, 34 W. 3 estimated homebound within 300 miles north of FLORES. 2 estimated patrolling within 150 miles 46 N, 28 W although not well fixed. No fresh information in other areas. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 5-3-72 - 1 - Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 n. Copy No. of 12 SHIPS ATTACKED ALUSLO NAPLES (1845), April 19, 1845. S.S. JAMES GUTHRIE (U.S. Cgo. 7177 tons) and S.S. ALEXANDER G. BELL (U.S. Cgo. 7176 tons) presumably mined about 1030, April 17 in NAPLES BAY. S.S. JAMES GUTHRIE damaged forward and aft, towed in and beached. S.S. ALEXANDER G. BELL damaged but proceeded to berth under own power. No casualties. DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter. 5-3-72 - 2 - S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Sunk - o April 20, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - o ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - o SHIPS ATTACKED - o SUBMARINES SIGHTED - o SUBMARINES ATTACKED - o SUBMARINE ESTIMATE Our Atlantic, 7 Eastbound, 4 Westbound, 4 Patrolling. Total, 16. All Atlantic: 52 (Yesterday: 52). SHIPS DAMAGED - 2 Apr. 17 - S.S. JAMES GUTHRIE (U.S. Cgo. 7100 tons) and S.S. ALEXANDER G. BELL (6.8. Cgo. 7100 toma) damaged presumably by mine in HAPLES harber. OUTHRIE towed in and beached. BELL returned to port under own power. No casualties. INDIAN (Nething to Report) PACIFIC (Nothing to Report) DECLASSIFIED 08D Letter 5-3-72 SEGRET Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) APR 19 1944 DISTRIBUTION: l. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) 12. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) R. O. 11432 See NO and 5(D) " (R) Cep have, May, i, 1972 By SLR Date JAN 29 1974 451(8) DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, 18 April 1944, (N) - #1762. Two unlocated general area S of HATTERAS of which one possibly 28-46 N, 74-29 W by attack on sound contact 18/1400Z. One of these U-boats should be returning shortly. Two patrolling from recent DFs: 47 N, 37 W; 53 N, 30 W. Two estimated moving S or SW: 57 N, 33 W; 52 N, 32 W. Three estimated homebound within 150 miles 42 N, 34 W. Two estimated patrolling within 600 miles N of AZORES. No fresh information from other areas. Enemy U/boat Estimate 12002/18. DECLASSIFIED @SD Letter, 5-3-72 - 1 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No V of 12 SHIPS SUNK NOIC WEST AFRICA (1766), April 18, 1237. S.S. NEBRASKA (Br. Cgo. 8621 tons) torpedoed and sunk at 03552, April 8 in 11-55 S, 19-52 W (400 mi. SW of ASCENSION IS.). 21 survivors arrived Freetown on merchant vessel. 2 lifeboats containing 21 each still adrift. Note: Vessel left GIBRALTAR, March 25, for BUENOS AIRES, due April 17, detached from convoy OS-71 on April 2. Whaleboat (empty) from vessel found April 11. (Refer. summary April 13). DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-79 - 2 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 SUBMARINES ATTACKED COMINCH, April 18, 2134. Sound contact attacked by USS THORNHILL (DE) at 1400, April 18, in 28-46 N, 74-29 W (350 mi. E of FLORIDA). ADMIRALTY, April 18, 09062. SS attacked by aircraft at 0330Z, April 18 in 47-08 N, 06-50 W (BAY OF BISCAY). SS attacked by French surface craft from 1830 to 2100Z, April 17, in 16-14 N, 21-47 W E. of CAPE VERDE ISLANDS). CG ARMY SERVICES IN ICELAND (MIS) Jnl. 202, April 18. ADMIRALTY, April 18, 09062. SS attacked by Iceland - based Canadian Catalina aircraft at 0821, April 17 in 60-15 N, 29-35 N (300 mi. SW of ICELAND). /Repated SS sunk, Wreckage seen. CTF 67, April 18, 1255Z. Sound contact attacked from 1620Z, to 2028Z April 17 by MOFFETT (DD) STAFF (AM), SWIFT (AM), PC-619 in 50-05 N, 12-51 W (200 mi. SW of IRELAND). posted Excellent possibility that enemy submarine.was sunk, DECLASSIFIED 08D Letter. 5-3-78 - 3 - S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 MISCELLANEOUS FLAG OFFICER, NEWFOUNDLAND, April 18, 0328. Empty life rafts and considerable wreckage sighted by U.S. Army transport plane vicinity 41-52 N, 31-20 W (200 mi. N of AZORES) at 1235Z, April 17. @SD DECLASSIFIES Letter, 5-3-72 - 4 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Sunk - 1 April 19, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - o ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - 1 Apr. 8 - S.S. WEBRASKA (Br. Cgo. 8500 tons) torpedoed and sunk by ss, 400 ai. SW of ASCENSION IS. 81 survivors landed PRESTOWN on merchant ship. 2 life- boats, containing 21 each, still missing. Vessel enroute from GIBRALTAR to BUENOS AIRES, detached from convoy April 2. Note: Previously reported that one whaleboat and a life raft of this ship had been sighted SW of ASCENSION. SHIPS ATTACKED - o SUBMARINES SIGHTED - o SUMMARINES ATTACKED - 3 Apr. 18 - Im BAY OF BISCAY, by aircraft. Apr. 18 - Sound contact 350 mi. E of FLORIDA, by USS THOREHILL (DE). Apr. 17 - W. of CAPE VERDE ISLANDS, by French surface craft. SUBMARIESS SURE - 2 (1 sunk, 1 probable) Apr. 17 - 300 mi. SW of ICELAND, by Camadian aircraft (Catalina). Freckage seen. 88 sunk, Apr. 17 - Sound contact 200 mi. SW of IRELAND, by USS KOFFETT (DD), USS STAFF (AM), USS SWIFT (AM), and PC-619. "Excellent possibility that enemy submarine was sunk". MISCELLANEOUS Apr. 17 - Empty life rafts and considerable wreckage sighted by U.S. Army transport plane 200 mi. If of AZORES. SUBMARINE ESTIMATE Our Atlanties 6 Eastbound, 5 Westbound, 4 Patrolling. Total: 16. DECLASSIFIED All Atlantic, 82 (Yesterday, 54), OSD Letter, 5-3-72 MEDITERANEAN, INDIAN à PACIFIC Nothing to Report) SECRET Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) APR 18 1944 DISTRIBUTION: l. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only . - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11, Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) V. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) Plass R. 0. 11431 5D) - (E) By SLR JAN 29 1974 451(4) DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. r p of 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, 17 April 1944, (N) - #1627. No fresh information since my 16/1617. (Ref. is ONI 1528 of April). DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 1 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA. Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 126 12 SHIPS SUNK COMNAVEU (1637), April 17, 1641. S.S. MEYER LONDON (U.S. Cgo. 7210 tons) torpedoed and sunk April 16 in 32-38 N, 23-08 E (off TOBRUK). Convoy UGS-37. 08D DECLASSIFIED Letter, 5-3-78 - 2 - S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 120s of 12 SHIPS ATTACKED COMNAVEU (1637), April 17, 1641. S.S. THOMAS G. MASARYK (U.S. Cgo. 7176 tons) torpedoed, abandoned, burning badly, on April 16 in 32-38 N, 23-08 E (off TOBRUK). Convoy UGS-37. DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 3 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 1V 12 MISCELLANEOUS ALUSLO BOMBAY (1660), April 17, 1100. Initial survey of fires in BOMBAY Port, started April 14, reveals 15 ships gutted and total loss, 2 badly damaged but salvageable, 5 in fair condition. Note: Loss of 4 ships reported summary 4/17. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 5-3-72 - 4 - S S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Total Ships Sunk - 1 BRINF OF DAILY SUMMARY April 18, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - 1 ATLANTIC SHIPS sunk - 0 SHIPS ATTACKED - 0 SUBMARINES SIGHTED - 0 SUBMARINES ATTACKED - 0 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE Our Atlantie, 6 Bastbound, 3 Westbound, 4 Patrolling. Total, 13. All Atlantic: 54 (Yesterday, 56) MEDI TERRANEAN SHIPS SUNK - 1 Apr. 16 - S.S. MEYER LONDON (U.S. Cgo. 7200 tons) torpedoed and sunk off TOBRUK. Convey UGS-37, (U.S. - Medit.) SHIPS ATTACKED - 1 Apr. 16 - S.S. THOMAS G. MASARYK (U.S. Cgo. 7100 tons) torpedoed, abandoned, and afire off TOBRUK. Convoy DG8-37, (U.S. - Medit.) INDIAN BOMBAY FIRES Apr. 14 - Initial survey reveals 15 ships gutted and total loss. 2 badly damaged but salvable, 5 in fair condition. Note, Less of 4 ships reported yesterday. PACIFIC (Wething to Report) DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter. 3-72 DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) APR 17 1944 DISTRIBUTION: 1. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) M. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) R.O. 11532 See 50 and 5(D) or (E) 080 have May, i, 1972 By SLR Date JAN 29 1974 451(4) SEGRET DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 120s 12 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE COMINCH, 16 April 1944, (N) - #1528. 2 unfixed estimated patrolling general area S of HATTERAS and W of 70 W. Enemy U/B Estimate 12002/16. 2 estimated homebound areas: 42-30 N, 40 W; 39-30 N, 37 W. 1 homebound 36-30 N, 41 W from attack 15/0507Z. 3 patrolling from recent DFs: 60 N, 28 W; 52 N, 31 W; 47 N, 37 W. Other areas quiet. DECLASSIFIER 0SD Letter, 6-8-75 - 1 - DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 Regraded Unclassified NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 12 12 SHIPS SUNK CTG 21.5 (Indef. Call), April 16, 1223 and 1547. S.S. PAN PENNSYLVANIA (U.S. takr. 11,017 tons) torpedoed and presumed total loss at 1216Z, April 16 in 40-07 N, 69-24 W (100 mi. S. of CAPE COD). 60 survivors. Vessel set afire by escorts shelling submarine. Convoy CU-21. (Carib. - U.K.) DECLASSIFIED @SD Le 72 - 2 - DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. V. of 12 SUBMARINES ATTACKED COMEASTSEAFRON (1530), April 16, 1408. CTG 21.5, April 16, 1547. SS sunk by USS JOYCE, GANDY and PETERSON about 1400Z, April 16 in 40-07 N, 69-24 W (100 mi. S of CAPE COD). 8 survivors, including 2 officers and the captain taken. CTF 63, April 15, 1230. Sound contact attacked by USS JEFFERS in 36-10 N, 42-34 W (700 mi. W of AZORES), at 0507Z, April 15. ADMIRALTY, April 16, 1144. Submarine contact attacked by HMS MIDDLETON at 0735, April 15 in 49-57 N, 05-40 W (off LAND'S END). OPTEL 121, April 15. ss sunk by HMCS SWANSEA (frigate), April 14 in "SW approaches". Prisoners taken. Note: Position 490 miles SW of CAPE CLEAR (Ref. ETOUSA (MIS) Jnl. 71, April 16). OSD DECLASSIFIED Letter, 5-8-78 - 3 - S DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. of 12 MISCELLANEOUS ALUSLO BOMBAY (1479), April 15, 0645. At 0800Z, April 14, fire broke out on S.S. FORT STIKINE (U.S. Cgo. 7142 tons) at No. 1 berth, Victoria Dock, Bombay. Vessel carrying 1,000 tons TNT and other explosives, and at 1120Z exploded firing 10 other ships later observed gutted. At 1150Z, S.S. JALAPADMA (Br. trans. 3935 tons) carrying munitions exploded. Estimated 2,000 people killed, several thousand injured. Following ships gutted: S.S. NORSE TRADER (Pan. Cgo. 3507 tons), IRAN (Pan. Cgo. 5704 tons). Port will take months torepair. OPTEL 121, April 15. A convoy of 38 ships has arrived safely in U.K. from North Russia. DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Statistical Section SECRET Division of Naval Intelligence MERCHANT SHIP LOSSES Allied and Neutral Nations APRIL This Month Corresponding Period Last Month Attacked Sunk Tons Attacked Tons Sunk Date Apr. 17 Sunk Sunk ATLANTIC 4 4 26,071 6 4 21,191 MEDITERRANEAN 2 8 3 14,650 INDIAN 3 2 14,356 PACIFIC TOTAL ENEMY ACTION 6 4 26,071 17 9 50,197 MARINE DISASTERS 5 20,354 3 13,627 GRAND TOTAL 9 46,425 12 63,824 IN CONVOY 5 3 20,794 4 3 21,497 REMARKS: DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. Regraded Unclassified NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Sunk - 1 April 17, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - 0 ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - 1 Apr. 16 - 5.8. PAN PERISYLVANIA (U.S. takr. 11,000 tens) terpedoed and presumed sunk by ss, 100 miles s. of CAPE COD. 60 survivors picked up. Vessel set afire by escorts shelling 88. Convoy CU-21. (Carib. - U.K.) SHIPS ATTACKED - o SUBMARINES SIGHTED - o SUBMARINES ATTACKED - 8 (3 sunk) Apr. 15 - 88 contact off LAND'S END, by British surface craft. Apr. 14 - 600 mi. SW of IRELAND, by HMCS SHANSEA (frigate). ss sunk. Prisoners taken. Apr. 16 - 100 mi. 8. of CAPE COD, by USS JOYCE, GANDY and PETERSON, escorts of CU-21 (Carib. - U.K.). 8 survivors including Captain and 2 officers picked up. uss GANDY (DE) remmed and damaged. Apr. 15 - as contact 700 ai. If of AZORES, by USS JEFFERS (DD). Apr. 9 - 150 mi. IV of MADEIRA, by A/C from USS GUADALCANAL. ss sunk, MISCELLANEOUS A convey of 38 ships has arrived safely in U.K. from North Russia. SUBMARINES ESTIMATED Our Atlantic: 5 Eastbound, 2 Westbound, 8 Patrelling. Total, 15. All Atlantic: 56 (Yesterday, 58). MEDITERANEAN (Nothing to Report) INDIAN DECLASSIFIED 08D Letter, 5-3-72 BOMBAY EXPLOSION Apr. 14 - At 08002, a U.S. cargo vessel carrying explosives caught fire at Victoria Dook, and at 1120Z, exploded, firing 10 other ships. At 1130Z, & British transport also carrying munitions exploded. Two Panamanian ships were gutted. Estimated 2,000 people killed. Dock will take months to repair. Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY April 17, 1944 - 2 - BOMBAY EXPLOSION (Cont'd), Ships Sunk: FORT STIKINE U.S. Cgo. 7100 tons JALAPADMA Br. Trans. 4000 tons NORSE TRADER Jan. Cgo. $500 tons IRAN Pan. Cgo. 5700 tons Note: Preliminary estimatesof damage are conflicting. PACIFIC (Mothing to Report) DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter. 5-3-72 Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 O.N.I. DAILY SUMMARY (Prepared by Op-16-F) 15 APR 1944 DISTRIBUTION: l. Director of Naval Intelligence 2. Public Relations (16-F file copy) 3. U.S. J.I.C. 4. General Board 5. COMINCH F-25 6. COMINCH F-20 7. Op-16-FP (Situation Room) 8. Op-16-P-4 9. Op-16-P-1 (Merchant Shipping only - file copy) / 10. COMINCH FX-43 (Merchant Shipping only) 11. Op-16-FT (Merchant Shipping only) 12. President's Aide (Merchant Shipping only) BELLING R e. (D) or (E) Cep levies, May, 5, 1372 By SLR Date JAN 29 1974 451(4) DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. ros 12 1 SUBMARINE ESTIMATE OMINCH, April 14, 1613 (#1366). 2 unfixed within 300 miles 30 N., 75 W. 1 estimated patrolling within 200 miles east and west of 39 N., 68 W. 2 estimated homebound within 200 miles 36 N., 42 W. 1 estimated homebound about 300 miles south of FLEMISH CAP. 3 patrolling from recent DFS: - 58 N., 29 W. 54 N., 31 W. 47 N., 36 W. 1 southbound about 200 miles NE of ST. PAUL ROCKS by sighting 14/1040 z. No fresh information other areas. DECLASSIFIED 0SD Letter, 5-3-78 - 1 - Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No. 120s 12 SHIPS SUNK COMNAVEU, Apr. 13, 1701. S.S. SOUTH AMERICA (Nor. Cgo. 6,246 tons) presumed sunk. Note: Previously reported (sumary 4/7) torpedoed at 0430 Apr. 6 in 45-05 N., 31-11 W., (400 mi. NW of AZORES). Convoy SC-156. DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 2 - Si S Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Copy No 12 of 12 SUBMARINES SIGHTED COMINCH, Apr. 14, 2120. SS sighted by transit aircraft at 1040, Apr. 14 in 03-55 N., 26-57 W., (800 mi. SW of FREETOWN). DECLASSIFIED OSD Letter, 5-3-72 - 3 - S Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 BRIEF OF DAILY SUMMARY Total Ships Sunk - 1 April 15, 1944 Total Ships Attacked - o ATLANTIC SHIPS SUNK - 1 Apr. 6 - 5.8. SOUTH AMERICA (Nor. Ggo. 6,000 t) torpedoed and presumed sunk 400 mi. NW of AZORES. 80-156 (eastbound slow). Note: Previously reported torpedood. SHIPS ATTACKED - o SUBMARINES SIGHTED - 1 Apr. 14 - 800 mi. SW of FREETOWN, by transit aircraft. SUBMA RINES ATTACKED - o SUBMARINES ESTIMATED Our Atlantics 5 Eastbound, 2 Westbound, 8 Patrolling. Total: 15 All Atlantie: 58. (Yesterday:) 58). MEDITERRANEAN, INDIAN, PACIFIC (Nothing to report) DECLASSIFIED ORD Letter, 5-3-78 ET S Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94