"euryale" reached brisbane, australia, from new york city 5 march 1944, and after loading provisions and supplies, sailed for milne bay, new guinea. there between 14 march and 26 may, "euryale" refitted submarines and repaired surface ships. at manus from 28 may to 11 august, she established a forward base and rest camp for submariners, clearing the island, constructing buildings and at the same time refitting 26 submarines.