USS Boise damaged 21 Jan 1942

Hi all, USS Boise was damaged on the 21 Jan 1942

On 21 January 1942 she struck an uncharted shoal in Sape Strait and had to retire to Colombo, Ceylon; Bombay, India; and Mare Island Navy Yard for repairs, which in essence saved her from being destroyed with the rest of the Allied ships during the various battles around Java. Her repairs completed, she sailed on 22 June to escort a convoy to Auckland, New Zealand.

from Boise I (CL-47)

Can anyone add anymore such as what damage was there and the repairs needed, as well as dates sailing to and fro the various ports before final repair?

 

Hi OpanaPointer, thank you for this, but that report is regarding the damage USS Boise suffered at the battle of Cape Esperance in October 1942, I'm talking about the damage in the Dutch East Indies at the beginning of the Pacific War

 

Hi OpanaPointer, thanks for your help. I finally found something here Final Voyages

She damaged her bottom on a reef, causing flooding in several compartments, which were sealed off. Needing a dry dock, she then found Dry Docks to be of a premium, it was a busy time just then, I wonder why! and was temporary fixed in Bombay. I still don't have any timelines as to voyages and time in Bombay or Mare Island Dry Dock

 

Boise arrived in Colombo on February 9, 1942...Boise left Bombay for Fremantle on April 3, 1942.

 

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Full report but you will need a Fold3 subscription. It includes photos

 

Thank you guys, do we know how long she was in Mare Island naval base please