February 19th, 1945
Transcript
Times | Log | Location | Source |
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1049* |
At sea in the Mediterranean, enroute Algiers, Tunisia to Newport News, VA steaming at various speeds and on various courses while conforming to prescribed routing. Ships in company : USS Parker, Savannah, Frankford, Baldwin, Champlin, Laub and Nields. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
10:50am |
The USS Frankford came alongside the USS Quincy and delivered US mail for the USS Quincy. None of this mail was for FDR's party. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
11:30am |
The Rock of Gibraltar was sighted, bearing 280 and distant 35 miles. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
11:40am |
The USS Murphy overtook the USS Quincy and came alongside, delivering mail for FDR. (Commander Destroyer Squadron 17's letter report on the USS Murphy's "Mission to Mecca"). After leaving from alongside, the USS Murphy rejoined the task group and took station as a screening vessel. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
12:00pm |
Course and position noted. 411 miles traveled from Algiers, Tunisia. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
12:57pm |
The task group increased speed to 27 knots. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
1:06pm |
The USS Quincy passed the Rock of Gibraltar abeam to starboard, 7 miles distant. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
1:09pm |
Task group in Straits of Gibraltar. Air coverage was furnished throughout day by 2 Venturas, a group of "P-38's" and a blimp operating from US bases in North Africa. Air search was most intenshive, particularly during the transit of the narrow waters of the Straits. Enemy submarines were believed to be operating in this vicinity since 2 ships were reported sunk the previous day. Minesweeper had sound contact, but no "kill" was obtained.) |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
1:11pm |
Task group increased speed to 29 knots. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
2:14pm |
Passed Cape Spartel Light abeam to port, distant 5 miles. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
2:20pm |
Task group completed safe passage of the Straits of Gibraltar. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
3:31pm |
Task group set course 240. The westbound routing across the Atlantic was the reverse of that prescribed for the eastbound voyage. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
3:33pm |
Task group slowed 27 knots. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
5:00pm |
Task group reduced speed to 24 knots. The USS Champlin, Nields, Parker and Laub were detached from task group and directed to return to Oran, Tunisia. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
6:30pm |
FDR received Mr. Smith, Mr. Cornell, and Mr. Nixon in his cabin and held a brief press conference. The conference was recorded by Lt. Rigdon. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
6:30pm |
Press Conf. PC#991 Press and Radio Conference Note: Enroute Algiers to Newport News, Va. |
USS Quincy |
PC |
7:00pm |
Task group changed speed to 20 knots. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
8:15pm |
FDR and members of his Mess attended movies in the Flag Cabin. The picture shown was "Jane". |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
ER |
In Washington, DC |
USH |
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Houseguest |
Mrs. John Lash (arr. 11:10) |
USH |
USH = White House Usher's Diary, STE = Stenographer's Diary, PC = Press Conference, TU = Tully's Appointment Diary
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