Fisheries II was in service from 8 December 1941 until she was scuttled at Corregidor on 6 May 1942 to prevent her capture by the Japanese. The vessel was apparently never formally commissioned as a United States Ship (U.S.S.) nor given an official designation but is shown in U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Vessels, Sunk or Damaged Beyond Repair during World War II, 7 December 1941-1 October 1945 under "Converted Patrol Vessels" along with Maryann and the converted patrol vessel, Perry.[1] After 13 December 1941 Fisheries II was assigned to the Base Section of the Inshore Patrol of the United States Asiatic Fleet. Fisheries II was commanded by Chief Boatswain James Charles Oster.[2]
After destruction of facilities at Cavite Navy Yard on 10 December 1941 Fisheries II moved with Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three to Sisiman Bay[note 1] on the Bataan Peninsula where the commandeered tug Trabajador served as tender to the squadron.[3][4][5] Despite the need to patrol in pairs in the event one PT needed assistance from another the critical shortage of spares and fuel often prevented such pairing so that one of the small converted patrol yachts, Maryann, Perry, or Fisheries II was used to accompany the PT.[3] On 10 March the last PT boats departed south with General MacArthur with increased Japanese naval activity in the vicinity of the entrances to Manila Bay.[3]
She was officially credited with one battle star for her participation in the defense of the Philippines.[6]
Navy Cross awardsedit
Two officers assigned to Fisheries II were awarded the Navy Cross.[7]
Citation for award of the Navy Cross to Ensign George K. Petritz
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign George Karl Petritz (NSN: 0-97128), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in combat with the enemy during the periods 7 December 1941 to 7 March 1942, while on board the U.S.S. FISHERIES TWO, in the Philippine Islands. While exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces, Ensign Petritz directed the fire of his anti-aircraft battery and participated in operations of strategic importance in the Manila Bay area involving hazardous missions such as to reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. General Orders: Commandant, 16th Naval District: Dispatch 281200-NCR 7859 (April 29, 1942) Action Date: December 7, 1941 - April 28, 1942
Citation for award of the Navy Cross to Ensign Lowell Hall Strand
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Lowell Hall Strand, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in action against the enemy while serving at FISHERIES TWO in the Philippine Islands, in combat against the enemy, directing and operating anti-aircraft from his vessel while exposed to frequent attacks from the enemy and dive bombers during the period from 7 March 1942 to 19 April 1942. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. General Orders: Commander 16th Naval District: Desp. 281200 (April 29, 1942) Action Date: March 7 - April 19, 1942
^ abNaval History and Heritage Command (1 June 2004). "Casualties: U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Vessels, Sunk or Damaged Beyond Repair during World War II, 7 December 1941-1 October 1945". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
^ abcBulkley, Robert J. Jr. (1962). "At Close Quarters—PT Boats in the United States Navy". Naval History Division, Washington.
^White, William L. (1942). They Were Expendable. London: H. Hamilton. p. 91. LCCN 43008243.
^Naval History And Heritage Command. "Trabajador". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History And Heritage Command. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
^Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual. NAVPERS 15,790 (Rev. 1953) pg. 77.
Collection of Lieutenant Commander George Petritz, USN from the Veterans History Project
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Fisheries II a k a Fisheries Two was a vessel requisitioned by the United States Navy during the defense of the Philippines during World War II 1 The vessel was in service and not commissioned HistoryNameFisheries IIAcquired8 December 1941Out of service6 May 1942Honours andawardsone battle starFateScuttled to prevent capture General characteristics Contents 1 World War II service 2 Navy Cross awards 3 Awards 4 Footnotes 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksWorld War II service editFisheries II was in service from 8 December 1941 until she was scuttled at Corregidor on 6 May 1942 to prevent her capture by the Japanese The vessel was apparently never formally commissioned as a United States Ship U S S nor given an official designation but is shown in U S Navy and Coast Guard Vessels Sunk or Damaged Beyond Repair during World War II 7 December 1941 1 October 1945 under Converted Patrol Vessels along with Maryann and the converted patrol vessel Perry 1 After 13 December 1941 Fisheries II was assigned to the Base Section of the Inshore Patrol of the United States Asiatic Fleet Fisheries II was commanded by Chief Boatswain James Charles Oster 2 After destruction of facilities at Cavite Navy Yard on 10 December 1941 Fisheries II moved with Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three to Sisiman Bay note 1 on the Bataan Peninsula where the commandeered tug Trabajador served as tender to the squadron 3 4 5 Despite the need to patrol in pairs in the event one PT needed assistance from another the critical shortage of spares and fuel often prevented such pairing so that one of the small converted patrol yachts Maryann Perry or Fisheries II was used to accompany the PT 3 On 10 March the last PT boats departed south with General MacArthur with increased Japanese naval activity in the vicinity of the entrances to Manila Bay 3 She was officially credited with one battle star for her participation in the defense of the Philippines 6 Navy Cross awards editTwo officers assigned to Fisheries II were awarded the Navy Cross 7 Citation for award of the Navy Cross to Ensign George K PetritzThe President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign George Karl Petritz NSN 0 97128 United States Naval Reserve for extraordinary heroism in combat with the enemy during the periods 7 December 1941 to 7 March 1942 while on board the U S S FISHERIES TWO in the Philippine Islands While exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces Ensign Petritz directed the fire of his anti aircraft battery and participated in operations of strategic importance in the Manila Bay area involving hazardous missions such as to reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service General Orders Commandant 16th Naval District Dispatch 281200 NCR 7859 April 29 1942 Action Date December 7 1941 April 28 1942Citation for award of the Navy Cross to Ensign Lowell Hall StrandThe President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Lowell Hall Strand United States Naval Reserve for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in action against the enemy while serving at FISHERIES TWO in the Philippine Islands in combat against the enemy directing and operating anti aircraft from his vessel while exposed to frequent attacks from the enemy and dive bombers during the period from 7 March 1942 to 19 April 1942 His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States General Orders Commander 16th Naval District Desp 281200 April 29 1942 Action Date March 7 April 19 1942Awards editAsiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one battle star World War II Victory Medal Philippine Defense MedalFootnotes edit Sisiman Cove in U S Naval references of the time but now geographically known as Sisiman Bay just to the east of Mariveles 14 25 32 N 120 31 37 E 14 425485 N 120 526927 E 14 425485 120 526927See also editUSS Lanikai USS YP 97 1941 MaryannReferences edit a b Naval History and Heritage Command 1 June 2004 Casualties U S Navy and Coast Guard Vessels Sunk or Damaged Beyond Repair during World War II 7 December 1941 1 October 1945 Naval History and Heritage Command Retrieved 11 March 2015 United States Asiatic Fleet a b c Bulkley Robert J Jr 1962 At Close Quarters PT Boats in the United States Navy Naval History Division Washington White William L 1942 They Were Expendable London H Hamilton p 91 LCCN 43008243 Naval History And Heritage Command Trabajador Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships Naval History And Heritage Command Retrieved 10 March 2015 Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual NAVPERS 15 790 Rev 1953 pg 77 http www davidbruhn com images YARD PATROL VESSEL HALL OF VALOR pdf bare URL PDF External links editCollection of Lieutenant Commander George Petritz USN from the Veterans History Project Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fisheries II amp oldid 1183348535, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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