Watch	Time	Entry
0 to 4	Status	Steaming in company with Comdesron 27 (OTC) in PLUNKETT, LIVERMORE, GREER and DECATUR escorting 2 ship convoy on course 171 (T). Standard speed 15 knots 143 RPM steaming at convoy speed of 10 knots. Boilers No. 3 & 4 in use. Ship darkened and in Material Condition Baker. Condition of Readiness III watch set. Average steam 600 lbs. Average RPM 97.5
4 to 8	0753	Changed course and convoy course to 051 (T). Average steam 600 lbs. Average RPM 93.5
8 to 12	0800	Mustered the crew on stations. Absentees: none
	0857	Changed course to 030 (T)
	0930	Formed scouting line
	1015	Steaming on various courses and speeds to investgate two ships sighted
	1030	Ships identified as KLIPPAREN and STIGIHOLM, Swedish registry on approx. course 210 (T) speed about 10 knots
	1035	Steaming on various courses and speed to rejoin scouting line and take position
	1115	Sighted the convoy bearing 350 (T)
	1130	Steaming on various courses and speeds to take up position in day cruising disposition on flank of convoy
	1140	Changed course and speed to that of convoy: Course 212 (T) / Speed 8.5 knots 98 RPM. Average steam 600 lbs. Average RPM 112.6
12 to 16	Status	Made daily inspection of magazines andS.P. samples; conditions normal. Average steam 600 lbs. Average RPM 88
16 to 20	1700	Changed time to zone plus one time
	1741	Darkened ship. Average steam 600 lbs. Average RPM 78.25
20 to 24	2000	Convoy changed course to 242 (T)
	2300	Convoy changed course to 212 (T). Average steam 600 lbs. Average RPM 74.