Bainbridge (DLGN 25) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1964 volume:

7-0 1 V ' -  - - T 1 HAROLD LINCOLN BUNCH Senior Chief Gunners Mate On 3 August Chief Harold L. Bunch passed away aboard BAINBRIDGE as we steamed south in the Atlantic on the first leg of Operation Sea Orbit. A Memorial Service was held on the forecastle before the remains were put aboard ENTER- PRISE and from there flown home. Our hearts go out to his fine family for the great loss they have suffered, and we send assurances thot Chief Bunch will not be forgotten; real men seldom are. He had been aboard a little less than a year, but during this time he demonstrated that he was not only an outstanding chief and shipmate, but above all a very fine man. It is to Chief Bunch and men like him that we dedicate this book. - ' -in . : IB ' ' 1 Jf ' h J Jf ■. FROM THE CAPTAIN In the short time I have been serving you with aboard BAINBRIDGE it has become evident to me why this ship is recognized as one of the finest in the fleet. The reason is you - the officers and men who maintain and stand ready to fight on this splendid ship. Two Battle Efficiency E awards in two years, and four departmental E awards this year bear witness to your efforts both individually and collectively. The very fact that we were able, upon completion of a strenuous three month Mediterranean deployment, to steam at high speed around the world is noteworthy. What is even more note- worthy is that, due to your ability to repair minor casualties and your vigilence in the field of preventive maintenance, we were able to maintain complete battle readiness during this time. The record of achievement of this ship is such that as Commanding Officer,! reflect on her and the men who man her with a sense of pride and gratitude; as well as eager anticipation for future tasks. Pride in our work and service performed; and gratitude to each and every man for his contribution which has resulted in outstanding performance. This book is intended as a record of memories from a very significant time in your Navy careers. It is all about you and what you accomplished. It is also proof that an outstanding performance does not preclude the possibility of some very pleasant experiences. Without Navy men who have a sense of purpose, dedication and responsibility, this remark- able performance record could not have been accomplished. With men of your quality the future looks bright indeed; for your performance in the past I thank you and render the traditional Navy Salute - Well Done . Hal C. Castle Captain, U.S. Navy Commanding Officer CAPTAIN HAL C. CASTLE, USN COMMANDING OFFICER Captain Hal C. Castle, USN, was born on 26 December 1921, in Peoria, Illinois and is the son of Mrs. Helen M. Castle and the late Earl E. Castle. After attending St. Mary ' s College in Winona, Minnesota for a year, he won an appointment to the Naval Academy, and was commissioned an Ensign in June 1943. His first duty station was the USS PHELPS (DD-360), the first ship to anchor in Japanese territorial waters in World War II. Captain Castle ' s postwar duties included tours of duty aboard the USS BRISTOL (DD-857) and the USS DICKSON (DD-708). In 1948, he returned to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and subsequently earned an M.S. in Metallurgy from Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1951. He obtained cruiser experience when he reported for duty to the USS WORCESTER (CL-144) as Air Defense Officer and the Gunnery Officer. After leaving WORCESTER, he served for two years as Assistant Terminal Ballistics Officer at the U.S. Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Va. In July 1956,Captain Castle became Executive Officer of the USS WILLIAM M.WOOD (DDR-715) and then took command of the USS STRONG (DD-758) in January 1958. On leaving the STRONG in December, he attended the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia andNuclear Power School at New London, Connecticut. Prior to reporting to USS LONG BEACH (CG(N)-9) as Pro- spective Executive Officer in April 1960, he received additional training in naval reactor proto- type operations. As Executive Officer of our first nuclear surface ship, he participated in her first Mediterranean deployment and a Northern Europe cruise. In early 1964 Captain Castle reported to the Director, Naval Reactors. Captain Castle assumed command of the nuclear powered frigate USS BAINBRIDGE(DLG(N)25) 27 July 1964. Captain Castle wears the following ribbons: American Defense, American Theater, European Theater, Pacific Theater (with one silver star), the World War II Victory Ribbon, the Navy Oc- cupation Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Captain Castle is married to the former Miss Martha Shelton of Washington, D.C. They have four children; three boys and a girl, residing in Norfolk, Va. Hal, Jr., is a Midshipman, class of 1967 at the U.S. Naval Academy. CAPTAIN RAYMOND E. PEET, USN COMMANDING 6 October 1962- 27 July 1964 Captain Raymond E. Peet, U.S. Navy, a native of Oneonta, New York, was graduated in June 1942 from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. During World War II, he served on board the USS CONVERSE (DD-509) in Admiral 31-Knot Burke ' s Little Beaver destroyer squad- ron in the South Pacific, and on board the USS AULICK (DD-569) during the Okinawa and Phil- ippine Island Campaigns. At the end of World War II, Captain Peet undertook graduate work in Ordnance Engineering (Fire Control), and was graduated in 1948 from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Master ' s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Normal tours of duty followed as Operations Officer on the Staff, Commander Destroyer Squadron 16; Ordnance Electronics Officer for Commander Operational Development Force; Plans and Progress Officer at the U.S. Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Virginia; Gunnery Officer of the USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62); Commanding Officer, USS BARTON (DD-722); and Aide to Chief of Naval Operations (Admiral Arleigh Burke). Upon completion of a years tour of duty under instruction with VADM Rickover in the Naval Reactors Branch of the Atomic Energy Commission, he was assigned in March 1961 as Prospect- ive Commanding Officer, USS BAINBRIDGE (DLG(N)25) and served as Commanding Officer until 27 July 1964 when he was relieved by Captain H.C. Castle, the present Commanding Officer. Captain Peet is now attending the National War College in Washington, D.C. Captain Peet ' s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V , and the Presidentiol Unit Citation. He is also a member of the Sigma XI, Engineering Honorary Society. Married to the former Dion Hutchinson of Union, Oregon, Captain Peet has a son, Gary. COMMANDER WILLIAM A. SPENCER, USN EXECUTIVE OFFICER Commander William A. Spencer, U.S. Navy, reported as Executive Officer on 21 September 1963, marking a return to destroyer type duty. Graduating from the Naval Academy in 1946, Commander Spencer served in the USS O ' BRIEN (DD-725), USS R.K. HUNTINGTON (DD-781), USS INGRAHAM (DD-694) and as Operations Officer on the Staff of Commander Destroyer Escort Squadron EIGHT. These assignments involved duty with both the SIXTH and SEVENTH Fleets. Ordered to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1952, Commander Spencer spent tv o years in Mechanical Engineering curriculum at Monterey, California. This was followed by one year of Reactor technology at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for which a Master of Science degree was award- ed in 1955. Returning to sea. Commander Spencer served in the commissioning crew of the USS FORRES- TAL (CVA-59). This tour involved service with both the U.S. SIXTH and SECOND Fleets. After completion of the Nuclear Power School at the Reactor Test Station in Idaho, Commander Spencer was assigned as Chief Engineer for the navy operating crew for initial operation of the first surface prototype reactor plant. This assignment ended in 1959 with orders as Engineer Officer for the initial crew of the USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9) where he served until reporting to BAINBRIDGE. Commander Spencer lists Blue Earth, Minnesota as his home town. He attended St. Thomas College, St. Paul, Minnesota for one year prior to going to the U.S. Naval Academy. He is mar- ried to the former Miss Elizabeth Houghtaling of Blue Earth and now resides with their six. children in Charleston, South Carolina. K ' DcfuifttiMeHt OffUefU LT. T.E. O ' NEILL CIC Officer LT C.R. CASSADY EMO LCDR G. TSANTES Operations Officer [{ LTJG J.P. ZARETKI Communications Officer LTJG R.B. MEREDITH Former Ass ' t CIC Operations Department is responsible for the collection of the information and intelli- gence necessary for conducting the ship ' s operations. The responsibility for the eval- uation and distribution of this information, and maintenance of the gear to do the job rests here also. LTJG P. JOHNSON Ship ' s Secretary ENS N.J. NERANGIS Ass ' t Communications Officer ENS K.E. GLYHN Ass ' t CIC Officer V .- D. Smith. RDCS £ r if h D. Wheeler, RDl G. Rudolph. RDl C. Waldo, RDl it T. Auman, RD2 J. Burns. RD2 J Diml K E. Barnes. RD2 I D. Hathaway, RD2 UKAUHt f p. Allison. R D3 J. Beaty. RD3 «  . Tobias. RDi L. Whitefield. RD3 o i K ft L. Williams. RD3 T. McHarg, RDSN McNeil. RDSN 9 ' .. Price. RDSN L. Hubler. RDSA C. togersoll. RDSA B. O ' Neil. RDSA t G. Smith. RDSN ' } , J P, Tennis. SN V. Escobar. RDSA « G. Hitch. RDSA R, Sarosv. RDSA n i. A t-.i W. Bastow, ETl C. Aqullina. ETR2 W. Blades, ETN2 W. Brookins, ETR2 R. Cline. ETR2 L. HartzeU. ETR2 D. Lynch, ETN2 V. Iracy, EIN2 T7uMAt ' UHAUMl 1k -: n. iiilw . K H U 6 % J. Leonard, E rN3 O. Yoiukovlch. ETR3 D. DeGeorse, ETRSN J. Draper, E TRSN J. Heath. ETNSN M. Smith, ETRSN J. Teasdale, ETRSN E. Reed, SN r r C. Bailey, SMCS C. Riley. YNC D. Johnson. RMl H. Normoyle. YNU T. Siedlecki. SMI R. Workman. SMI OC UkAi UNAUHt H. Alberston. SM2 A. Goodnight, RM2 L. Saodstrom PN2 RM2 T. Earr, PN3 W. Beason. ai .3 r - - Tf V J. Owens. RMSN C. Butcher, SN N. Cipares. SN D. King. SN R. MargoUs. SN T. Rapolla. SN 1 it G. Congora. RM3 L. Cunningham, SM3 H. Hlbler. PN3 J. Stiles, RM3 .1 I D. Yearyean, RM3 D. Young, YN3 N. Calabrese. RMSN J. Erskine, RMSN J. Thomas. SN M. Vulenler. SN D. Porter. RMSA Radarmen turning to. What ' s funny? 1 ' L ' ' ■ .- Tf ' ; ' TiWH y- ' .yC,j Disneyland. u- Now is the time... LA_J p. Madden, QMCS l l Vimi uaAion, R. Plepmeier, QlvlSN (d LT R.M. WELLBORN, JR. MPA LCDR G.A. FULK Engineering Officer The source of power and machinery to propell the ship are the responsi- bilities of the Engineering Depart- ment. Also power, light, ventilation, heat, water and repair of the hull are the responsibility of the men in this department. All of their jobs are far too numerous to mention. With little publicity the officers and men of this department do the outstanding day in day out job that makes the outstand- ing performance of the ship possible. . X LT R.L. DAVIES DCA ' ' w V II LTJG R.W. EPSTEIN Electrical Officer LTJG S.F. MANNO Main Engines Officer LTJG P.B. MC WHITE A Division Officer No photograph available: ENS R.L. BENNETT Ass ' t E Division ENS C.J. VAN ARSDALL Ass ' t M Division LTJG R. KRONER Former DCA ENS J.E. WINZENRIED RC Division m K?? . ' f5 SwaT25 1 .- ! i W. Broam, MMCA T. Bulz. MMCA A. Carson. BTCM F. Cheatham. MMCA y S. Cox. BTCS A. Edson. BTC H. Filer. MMC P. Hagan, ENC WHO PULLED HIS CHAIN ' f b . C. Hayes. MMCA C. Hinscn. MMCS J, Honeycutt, MMC G. Hostetter. MMCM WHAT LOOSE BOLT ' M Vimi muMj V. Kemicrly, ENCS G. Loha.!. MMCS J. Pit-rson. MRC K. Ratllff, MMC YOU GOT ORDERS FOR ME ' .4 i R. Richardson. MMC C. Scott, MMC W. Shives. MMC A. Thurston. MMCS F. ViccMo. ETC W. Walton. MMCS J. Westcott, BTCA D. Young, MMC SHALL I WEAR THE LAVENDER ONE, MOTHER ' WHO ' S A SNIPE ' NOW ONE MORE TIME, TURN THIS ONE FIRST, THEN, H. Blake, MRl P. Brown, MMl r 7 , ' . I K I C. Byers, MMl A. Carson. MMl M, A. Cooper, MMl J. Di Dominic, BTl CHEEZ ■ -  HaT a bunch OF COFFEE HOUNDS L, Thompson, MMl R. Galllon. MMl L. Hargis. .MMl . i if r v S -11 5. Hlrshberg, MMl J. Kennedy, SFl k L. McGee. BTl D. Moody, BTl k J. Neafsy, MMl C. Noyes. MRl 4 v. J? D. Payne, MMl D. PoweU, MMl C. Saindon, MKl J. Siler. MMl M 1 K - ' X L. Stewart, BTl T, Van Witbeck, MMl , X L X I a J. Wood. MMl R. Adams. MM2 J. Bender. BT2 R. Biickholtz, MM2 • WHO ' S MOVING TO M DIVISION COMPARTMENT ' f l J A. Chadic. BT3 D. McLean. MM3 G, Balcom, FN H. Huthwaite.FN 1 n ti{ R. Marx. FN R. Mi ler. SN W. Petry. FN H. Purvis, FN r - m. V I ) ' ( i e C. Buckley. MM2 C. Foutz, EN2 J. Hartwig. MM2 R. Houtrow. MM2 r « H h ) E. Leach. MM2 D. Russell, MM2 T. Stevens, MM2 J. Wade. MM2 A TECHNICIAN IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD 7 ITIS A WASHER J. Reed, FN D. Thomas. FN I f J. BenBon, EMC J. Jack, ICCA R. Long, EMCA 9L R. Love, EMCS L. Markley. EMC R. Smith, EMC WHERE ' S THE SPIGOT FOR THE LEMONADE ' E T7uKAl UMAUHt SORRY - WE DON ' T HAVE HOUSE OF GLASS O - % J. Ballard. EMI J. Calvert, EMI W. Hobbs, EMI R. Imel, EMI 7 S. F T y I «5 - fl ijUICK! UNPLUG IT! G. Jensen. EMI W, Johnson. EMI R. Melnecke, EMI D. Nicholson, EMI REMEMBER THE WHITE SHIRT YOU HAD ' WHAT WERE YOU DOING WITH YOUR HAND THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE? t -it K y F. Ramsey. EMI R. Rittenhome, EMI G. Sheble, IC 1 J. sills, ICl R. Steele. EMI H. Tawney. IC 1 C W w Y(j n ni X B. Tessmin. ICl D. Tibbitts, EMI R. Waddell. EMI G. Wasko. EMI k ft . - if )fi i R. Bere, EM2 R. Boismelr. EM2 R. Burlett, EM2 J. Ferrell. EM2 CAR 54- WHERE ARE YOU ' - .3 r n ai :3 n r% K. Hilton, EM2 J. Livie, IC2 H. Ramsey, EM2 J. Rico, EMa D. Trexler, IC2 H. Turney, EM2 R. Vowell, EM2 J- VuUo, EM2 f - SURE. BRING IT ON IN, HE ' LL FIX IT. 1 J. WiUian.,., EM2 J. Addlneton. EM3 R. Be iuchaine. EM3 ■ : X V. Collins, EM3 C. Cozart. EM3 R, Hemingway, EM3 c w ■ y R. McLeod. EM3 V. Wheeler. EM3 C. Williams, IC3 D. Wilson, EM3 L. Atwater. !CFN J. Chieco, ICFN T. Dasho, ICFN B. Manous, EMFN D. Schlels, EMFN J. Wetzel. E.MFN P. Small. ICFA R. Beemiller, FN V. Hill, FN L. To risel, FN .47 i? R. Bono, ETCA 7 C 17uaAi UMAUHl T. Devoy, ICCA P. MiUs, ETCA C. Parker, ICCS M. Amaro, ICl • ♦ « ) ' l .mt; rtcefis , ' Hi ■ r A. Godln, ETl F. Hearst, ICl L. Leithner, ICl J. n;iU. ICl . !? ' C. Poling, ETl x h L. Elb. IC2 J. Smith, ICl K. Tang, ICl R. Vasseur, EN 1 Y A. Long. ETR2 D. Streeter, ETR3 K. Hammond. FN E. Johnson. FN B. Ho sare. ICZ J. O ' Donnell, FN -A-T7uaAi UHAim i . ! C. Rowden, SFC K. Rupp, MMC J. Stover, ENCA TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER ■r 1 , 5«ttW tW.S-4 ' 4 -,: R. Ob org, SFl i A J. Davis, ; v.l B. Ron Und, KNl 1 .. „ i V , ■ 2, . ' 7 B. RowUnd, KM 1 T. Vltali, MMl P. Anderson, MM J. Blank, SFP2 G. Blankenshlp, MR2 J. Nash, DC2 it ' i IJ .1 if m RUN. SPOT, RUN SEE SPOT RUN )( G. Owen, MM3 R. Richardson. MR3 W. Rock, DCS r J. Whitehill, SFM3 A. Demarest, FN R. Gorman. FN W. Shoop. SFM2 J. Tininski, MMZ R. Hernandez, ENFN f n f D. Johnson, MM3 J. KiUmeyer, MM3 A. Moen, DC3 HMM i NEvtK USED A DRILL PRESS BEFORE. . % O f fS I. Keys, FN R. Lorsong, FN R. Todd, FN P. Turner, FN D. Archer. FA J. Jeffers, FA $)( r K T. Johnson. FA G. Lamprecht. F. . L. McCoy, FA Cfi inttMHt y ■■■ ■ LCDR J. RAPKIN Weapons Officer 0( icen4- LT R.G. GUILBAULT Former ASW Officer JJ KK; LTJG W.J. MCKELLAR Fire Control Officer No photograph available: LTJG R. HOLLOWAY Admin Ass ' t. W 9li LTJG B.H. WALKER ASW Acting Missile Officer LT V.T. TREMBLEY Former 1st Lieutenant LTJG R.J. POZZI 1st Lieutenant ENS R.E. SCHANTZ Ass ' t Missile Officer ENS S.H. FRANCIS Ass ' t 1st Lieutenent isSki k K N. Backstrom, BMCS F. Ralney, BMC A. Armstrong. BMl Smith, BM2 H. Austin, BM3 K. Jacobs, BM3 1 J. Murray, BM3 W. Waggoner, BM3 M. Adkins, BMSN InMt 17uaAU n D. Jones, MASN G. Aleman, SN P. Allen, SN 1 R. Applegate. SN G. Armstrong, SN R. Barkey. SN J N n . f HEALTHY OUTSIDE WORK HELP I- AM A- P-R-IS-I-N-O.R- l-N- T-H-E- BO-S- N. Bedard, SN D. Campbell, SN C. Co£fman. SN I CAN HANDLE IT, UP -DOWN UP DOWN WHY DON ' T THEY MAKE UP THEIR MINDS ' ■ ' i F. Doyle, SN J. Doyle. SN E. Dye, SN B. Eberle. SN A. Ferrazzano, SN G. Foust. SN r t J. Coher. SN W. Cook, SN F. Culver. SN J. DavlUa, SN G. De LaPena, SN E. DeMayo, SA THROW IT OVER NOW - NO ONE ' S LOOKING. Ol f ( ' A ' i J, Junkin, SN K. Knight, SN W. Luster, SN X V NOWSWEEPERS J. McDajilel. SN J. Oviens. SN F. Reininger, SN . SHUFFLE BOARD, ANYONE? f K Roberts, SN H. Ross, SN L. Spence, SN C. Teschner, SN Z ' ' ' . r v n i . if F. Hlgglns. SA H. Hooks. SA yoi.j % y :iK A. Ladnler, SA F. Latshaw, SA OUT I LIKE PURPLE ■1 1 M. Martin, SA W. Pensy. SA w THIS IS A DRILL • THIS IS A DRILL. a, D . X ' y. If ' x ' W. Wallace. SN R, WhUels, SN R. Whitfield. SN J. Wilson, SN A. Craig. SA C. Cribba. SA E. Givans, SA R. Gruel, SA KNIT ONE ■ PURL TWO I ejcmdj Dimimj - ' mi 1 re — ■ 5 5 r WELL. IT CAME OUT OF THERE KV I V :i.,dip vj V. 4 If n „ fl J vS L. Lucas, MT2 R. Matthews. GMG2 D. Plemmons, GMM2 T. Vanderhoof, GMM2 E. Brickman. FTM3 J. Jenks, MT3 i J. Camden, GMMl G. Chalsson. GMMl S. Redmon, GMGl L. Rovarlno, GMMl W. Beasley. GMM2 J. Chasteen, GMG2 J. Gunter, GMM2 A. Longwiser. GMM2 G. Rocksvold, YN3 J. SturgiU, FTM3 G. Bollinger, GMMSN W. Dawley. GMMSN D. Fisk, GMMSN D. Laquire, GMMSN L. Rhoton. GMMSN r v.t DEAR MOM I TAKE PEN IN HAND. .- J t ' I y H. Roland, FTMSN R. Saloum, FTMSN J. Bro n, SN A. Dimlap. SN W. Ellis, SN W. Nivens, SN G. Mital, GMMSA F-- ' PuMAl UMAUHl A. Goddard. FTC R. Hawkins, FTC E. Wilcox, FTC I j _. C. Cramer. FTMl HrJ ' r V M. Moyer, FTMl DAMN THOSE SEAGULLS } Jl H. Shaw, FTMl || - R. Brandt, FTM2 R. Cruz, FTM2 C. Flynn. FTM2 0 T. Hartley, FTM2 J. Edwards. FTM2 R. Hall, FTM2 Hawley. FTM2 i )? D. KekeU. FTM2 P. Robinson, FTM2 G. Whitman. FTM IrY J. Banks, FTM3 F. Cornier, FTM3 V GATEWAY TO ADVANCEMENT. X V C. Cleveland, FTM3 R. Hollingsworth, FTM3 M. Neal, FTM3 F. Provan, FTM3 rr - -i u I S ' p. Vleira, FTM3 P. Allen, FTMSN D. Bartlett, FTGSN J. Dailey, FTMSN J. Barger, STCl ' W. Coiart, STl V v = - A J. Elvuell, SOGa R. Beaty, SOG2 D. Patton, GMMl ? L. Gonya, SOG3 THAT WHALE NEEDS AN ALKA SELTZER 2 TXmhi mm% TWO BUCKS SAYS HE MAKES THE EIGHT M. RelUy, STG3 J. Farrugio. SN I K. VlckerB, SN A broad breakdown of the man functions for which the Supply D partment is responsible, include stores, commissary, ship ' s service disbursing and the stewards service The art of coordinating these variou permits realization of the smoot operation that takes place every da aboard BAINBRIDGE. LT P.D. SULLIVAN Supply Officer LTJG D.S. ROBERTSON Disbursing Officer 21 X C LTJG J.L. SPAETH Ship ' s Store Officer 3.-1 A. Kapcar, SKC E. KaBeca, CSC T. McDanlel, SKI WHERE ' S MY RING ' -4. ;f .  ' M r , X f i« f f X i R. Teator, CSl C. Miller, CS2 A. Palag. SK2 n A U T. Comber, SKSN L. Jordan. SKSN D. Bensmaa, SN H. Dixon, SN E. Medlock. SN R. Toves, SN (f?i f a J. Whittlngton, SN R. Guerard, SA V. Jones. SA DON ' T LET ' EM KNOW WE GOT IT ABOARD % Y! W. Shaw, SHI M. Abney, SH2 H F. Dinero, SH3 I L. Kane. SH3 L. Dix. SH3 C. Terry. SH2 WELL IT LOOKS DONE ON THAT SIDE. B vmm f W. Lee. SD3 H. Means, SD3 F. Banares, TN SURE, IT ' S FREE TONITE V kT n E. CelvezOD, TN r W. Jackson, SN f R. Gonzales, TN jT E. Mercado, TN i R. Rodgers, SN C. Haynes. TN « R. Perea, TN A. Untalan, TN m L. Weiss, SN 1 it E. Soriano, TA ' -H Dml ilHAimj RUNNING DAILY TS r D. Lev is, HMC y T. Pogue, HMl 2 W. Taylor, HM2 HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD THE SKIN CONDITION? L. Kesserling, HM3 s Ceamg Charleston 0928 ■ 28 APRIL 1964 f. - ' ¥,■ if — WORLD ' S FIRST NUCLEAR POWER TASK FORCE At 0928, 28 April 1964 BAINBRIDGE got underway for what was to be a long, sometimes trying but in the end, a very successful and satisfying deployment in the Mediterranean with the Sixth Fleet. By the time this deployment was over we had added much to our reputation as one of the finest ships in the fleet, earned the esteem of other ships in company, as well as the personal satisfaction of having done a job just OS well as we possibly could. The trip across the Atlantic is remembered for drills, drills and more drills in preparation for the exacting schedule awaiting us with the Sixth Fleet. The morning of 12 May found us at Pollensa Bay, Mollorco, where we relieved two ships and became a port of the United States Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. Number 13 would havemost definitely been an unlucky number for any would be agressor, shortly after the 13th hour of 13 May, when the 13 nuclear reactors of the United States Ships BAINBRIDGE, ENTERPRISE, LONG BEACH and the Submarine SEAWOLF, propelled into fomiation the most powerful striking force the world has ever known. The four vessels, dubbed Task Group 60.1 later proved, beyond any doubt, their superiority in all forms of naval warfare, through mock attacks on other units of the U.S. Sixth Fleet, and units of the navies of other friendly countries. By the time we hod returned to Charleston, the box-like island on the ENTERPRISE and the unusual superstructure of the LONG BEACH were so familiar that we really failed to notice them, but on that day back in May when we all joined for the first time one got the feeling that something special had happened. Qolfe uan and French Kiviera i SB F! K. K t iz l Ir-H K y ' x . iv; WEAPONS PERSONNEL MUSTER. i ' 1 i ¥ U On 23 May, ten days after joining with ENTERPRISE and LONG BEACH we stopped at Golfe Juan, France, for our first port of call since leaving Charleston twenty five days earlier.lt was a welcome relief to relax for a few days while enjoying some of the sights along the beautiful French Riviera. Golfe Juan offered relaxation while Cannes, Nice, and the French Alps offered many opportuni- ties to take pictures of some of the most beautiful places in the world. Tours were popular and offered a chance to see much of the countryside. Our relaxation was interrupted on 28 May as we got underway for a one day trip to Genoa, Italy. SOME VIEWS IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE Zour to French Ips What do you mean - out of uniform? Yea, he went to Mast last week. (iffioiite.V v OtcutUui feHcoa, (vUna, While here we played softball and basketball a- gainst ENTERPRISE and LONG BEACH as well as local teams. The men of BAINBRIDGE who helped paint a local orphanage will not soon forget their two days of helping some young Italian friends fix up their home. It was two days of pleasant work and it ' s difficult to decide who enjoyed it more, we or the young people with whom we became such good friends. Wednesday 3 June we were underway for another at sea period of exercises and drills as our nuclear task force continued to improve established pro- cedures and prove that we were capable of doing many new jobs. Sunday 7 June found us in Naples, Italy for a brief stop to pick up Midshipmen who spent the next sev- eral weeks with us as part of their summer training. Genoa, Italy, was our second stop and we spent five days at many varied activities. The city itself offered much of historical interest as well as a modern shopping district and many places of enter- tainment. Genoa is a good starting place for a trip to such beautiful little places as Portofino, Santo Margherita and other beautiful places along the Italian Riveria and in the Italian Alps. % -U J THE HELPING HANDS : V ' Palermo I My meter is broke Some place! Let ' s call it a tie. Our third port of call was Palermo, Sicily. This, the capital of Sicily is a city of over 500,000 people, situated in a fertile plain encircled by lofty hills. The founding of the city is attributed to the Phoenicians, but until modern times it was ruled by various peoples each leaving their mark on the city and the people. In 1860 it was captured by Garibald i and mode a part of the Kingdom of Italy. For swimming, Mondello Beach was only seven miles away from the city and many of us took advontage of the chance to enjoy some sun and swimming. Horsedrawn carriages were very pop- ular, as were local tours to Monte Pelle- grmo, the Garibaldi Gordens and other interesting places. A VIEW OF THE CITY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL OF PALERMO THE ART GALLERY IN PALERMO A street market in the heart of Palermo. Sure, you con have my autograph. ci uiHta On 19 June we moored to a buoy in Toronto Harbor. Toronto is headquarters for Command- er in Chief, Italian Naval Forces ond forms the Southern Anchorage for the Italian Navy. We remember it as a Navy town and the Italian Navy very graciously opened many of its facilities to us while we were there. Our stay was quiet and liberty was up early for most of us as we enjoyed the city to its fullest and then returned to the ship. WHAT COLOR GUN DO YOU USE TO SHOOT A WHITE ELEPHANT ' RUSK HOUR IN DOV.NTO ' : ? • Hey Doc, look at my tongue before you give me any APC ' s. pll Yoga? THE SHIP ' S PICNIC iM : cjitdmiu After leaving Taranto, Italy, and spending another strenuous operating period at sea we dropped the anchor at Barcelona, Spain, and began one of the more pleasant port visits of the deployment. Barcelona is a city of over 1,700,000 people - the chief industrial city in Spain and its most prosperous. The city is typically European with its narrow winding streets in the old quarter and handsome boulevards in the modern part. The inner harbor is dominated by the Statue of Columbus and the city manifests its individuality in its beautiful and varied architecture. Pleasant memories linger of pretty girls, friendly people and a beautiful city. Shops were numerous and the Spanish Village shopping area offered an interesting variety of goods. While here, the ship ' s basketball team journeyed to a small village about 30 miles from the city and competed in a game against the local team and en- joyed the chance to see some of the Spanish country side. The comment I wish we could stay longer was not uncommon as we left this beautiful and interesting Spanish city. KF wM v-x i k jai B i VobMu The Pearl of the Mediterranean was our next to last port of call during our Sixth Fleet deployment. The incomparable beauties of the shole island have made it known throughout the world as the Island of Light. This beautiful island was our most popular liberty port in the Mediterranean as all hands took advantage of its attractive beaches, its moun- tains and above all, the hospitality of its wonderful people. Entertainment was plentiful and there were many fine tours of the island. Prices were reasonable and local officials on all levels were most gracious in helping us in every way. Fond memories of a pleasant stay linger long after we have departed this beautiful island port. Come out and fight. w ' ' ..flt - I Look at Mr. Sullivan ' s muscle. clNEMo TEQTBO PINT P. J ' 7U At 0900 the morning of 23 July we anchored in Naples Harbor for the lost port of call in our Med deployment. This, the third largest city in Italy, occupies one of the most magnificent sites in all of the Mediterranean, and the area offers much of histor- icol interest. Nearby are Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, Salerno and the storied Isle of Capri . Rome is easily accessible by train. The city itself is large and offers much in the way of entertainment and elegant goods; in particular, cameos and gloves. Also the location of the Head- quarters for the Allied Forces in Southern Europe, an excellent exchange was available where many attractive purchases could be m ade. On 27 July we were underway once more, this time outchop and the commencement of our much heralded Operation Sea Orbit. STREET VENDOR IN NAPLES More of Naples. -r:3 ' - .3J « ' pMt iea i R ' €4 UfdUA ' -V i ■ Vn y %— — F - — -iLiiniimiiiiii II 1 . ' 1|S l me -[ m TOilp ; ! Change of Command REAR ADMIRAL STREAM, COMMANDER CARRIER DIVISION TWO U ' ■ftJ! CAPTAIN PEET BIDS US FARtwEi PRESENTATION OF THE COMMISSIONING PENNANT TO CAPTAIN PEET CAPTAIN CASTLE READS HIS ORDERS ADMIRAL STREAM CONGRATULATING CAPTAIN CASTLE On 27 July in the Bay of Naples the first change of command took place aboard BAINBRIDGE. Captain Raymond E. Peet, the first skipper turned over command of the ship to Captain Hal C. Castle. Under the command of Captain Peet BAINBRIDGE achieved a reputation as one of the truly outstanding ships of the fleet. For his outstanding leadership we salute him and wish him well. In his remarks at the change of command, Captain Castle said that he regarded this command as the best job in the Navy. We are proud to serve with him and we have every confidence that the outstanding record we have achieved, is the solid base upon which further accomplishment will be based. s f.m KcpUniskment at sea  • A COORDINATED EFFORT TO DO A BIG JOB. A -..jaa A MOMENT OF REST BEFORE THE NEXT LOAD. i ' Operation Sea Orbit At 1200 on Friday, 31 July, we formed Nuclear Task Force ONE and steamed out into the Atlantic in company with USS EN- TERPRISE and USS LONG BEACH. Our track took us south in the Atlantic, around the Cope of Good Hope, up into the Indian Ocean, across the vast expanse of the South Pacific, around Cape Horn and home. Our port calls were few but were pleasant and i nteresting. The long hours at sea were busy as we engaged in drills, competitive exercises and completion of projects we were unable to finish during our hectic Sixth Fleet deployment. Two hootenannys, a beard growing contest and a steak fry on the fantail were well attended and some of our talented crew- members demonstrated the wide range of their interests and abilities. Acey-deucy tournaments throughout the ship brought forth some dark horse winners and endless discussion about who won or lost. With some relief that the long cruise was almost over we prepared to enter Charleston on 3 October. We entered port with the firm knowledge that we hod performed well and that Operation Sea Orbit was a success. — ' j - i INITIATION On 6 August 1964 BAINBRIDGE crossed the Equator at the Greenwich Meridian and after proper initiation the entire crew became Golden Shellbacks. Because of the large number of Polywogs on board it appeared that a revolt was imminent; however, these fears were unfounded as the small group of well organized Shellbacks proved equal to their task. Captain Castle gave command to King Neptune and the long series of trials began. By the time the morning was out the entire crew had been initiated, and with the fes- tivities over, we continued on our long journey. - w i . fi ( •% « ,  u§ i IIICTI -C nn ucor ' v n c uui DHTUI 4y- IMPEI M NEfflU NI I GIS IN THE HIGHEST COURT OF THE RAGING MAIN. THE DOMAIN OF IMPERIVM NEPTVNI F SEND GREETINGS TO: YOU ARE COMMANDED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE R A complaint has been filed with the government of THE -i REGIS. STATE OF THE RAGING MAIN, EQUATORIA. a WHEREAS: YOU HAVE CONSPIRED TO WITHOUT VISA, PASSPORT YOU HAVE FAILED TO M PERFECTION REQUIRED ' YOU HAVE ALLOWED TO MIND A CERTAIN AMOUN ON POLLYWOGS AND OTI YOU ARE FUPTHER CH | DOPEING OFF, CHIT ReI SEEKING, GUN DECKING, ... LIBERTY HOUNDING AND REVEILLE NEGLbUin MOPERY, YMPATHY ICKING , WHEREAS: YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY CHARGED WITH THE HENIOUS CRIMES OF: •• jl iW. imK u tSSMui WHEREFORE: THE peop: STATE OF defende WITH ANL SIDING. Subscribed . before me th Royal scribe :)MAIN OF INPERIVM -. . viNi KbGIS. DAVY JONES. ROYAL SCRIBE JEPTVNI REGIS, PRAY THAT THE KL COURT FORTH - ■NT JUDGES PRE- -n :««8!!!!RSi« ?f 1B -: ' , ' ? , V 7 , , 20 - 22 August found us in Karachi, Pakistan: our first port of coll on Operation Sea Orbit. Karachi is a city of about three million people. Karachi serves as West Pakistan ' s major sea port and is a major air terminal for air traffic between Europe and Southeast Asia. The country of Pakistan is perhaps the Free World ' s most important Arab ally. It was interesting and educational to see a city of the East, whose architecture and culture is something new to the Western- er. The people were very friendly and the shopping was very good. The most common goods bought included ivory goods, woodcarvings, brass, and handblown glass. While in the area we also had the opportunity to work with units of the Pakistani Navy and we found them very capable allies. Karachi was interesting and educational and a very worth- while stop for us all. Karachi i HOOTENANNY SHIP ' S ENTERTAINERS PERFORM FOR THE CREW. sv V ntmcuttU - ' Pent ■WIUrRWin-- - i fi! ! told you we would get caught. It was just like the store at home. We arrived in Fremantle - Perth, Australia on 31 August for a two day visit to this, the capital of Western Australia. It was a lot like coming home as, for the first time since leaving the States, we were among an English speaking people who were really glad to see us. Many references were made to the role played in the defense of the South Pacific by the United States during the dark days of World War II. Many parties were held and a great many of the people insisted on taking us to their homes. Few were the men who didn ' t go ashore here, and even fewer were those who came back less than satisfied with having had o very pleasant stay. Many Australians came aboard ship to visit and this afforded us an opportunity to repay some of the hospitality that they had extended to us. A lot of us bought souvenirs but most important, we returned with fond memories of a wonder- ful people, a pleasant time and a feeling that if we ever met an Australian visiting the States, we wouldn ' t be able to treat him nice enough. Keep your eye on the little guy 7i eUi«t to c September 8 we were in Wellington, New Zealand, for a one day port visit. Here, as in Australia, the language was English and the people could not have been nicer to us. The greater Wellington area has a popu- lation of 255,700. It is in the geographical center of New Zealand proper and has one of the finest harbors in the world. Souveniers featured the Maoris, a Poly- nesian people of Caucasian origin who first populated the country. Today they are an integrated part of the country but they are very proud of their past and heir to a rich heritage. The Lord Mayor of Wellington held a party for all hands and several organizations with- in the city held smaller parties. It is difficult to remember Wellington with- out also remembering the high winds and rough water thatmade for such an interesting boat ride from the ship to the fleet landing. . ;.A ..W .l..i - ' f - r ' -, ' 51 I Look at that nut out in the rain taking our picture. .L- ...U„ ' o „ „..u ? «oLocw vmcoH Kio de anerio Sugar Loaf Mountain, a conical rock jutting 1296 feet above sea level, guards the entrance to the harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The sight of Sugar Loaf and also the Corcovado,a 2310 foot peak atop which stands the imposing 98y2 foot statue of Christ the Redeemer, dominated the scene as we entered the harbor. Our two day stay, 23-24 September, in this beautiful city was a very pleasant one, the only complaint was that it was too short. Rio is the capital city of the Brazilian state of Guanabara and its harbor is the largest and busiest in Brazil. In Rio, as in so many other stops on our voyage, souvenirs were plentiful and varied, some of the most popular being leather and wood products. At this late stage in the cruise most of us were ready to come home, but we enjoyed our stay in the major city of our sister republic. 4. ' -u s«W 1 I THAT ' S RIGHT MISTER, ITS ONLY A SWAB CAN WE GET A DRIin, OUT OF HAT FIRE f HEf. THESE GUYS ARE OUT OF U(l|CjK -- r •:.3 -3% Steamed 30,565 miles in 58 days without any logistic support, experiencing cli- matical conditions equivalent to two summers, two springs, two winters, and one fall. ' ff ' tC 1 -  i SPORTS BAINBRIDGEMETS Hold that boat! GENERAL QUARTERS Okay, who got my life jacket? What do I do with this? r J. 1 r 1 X ifs Zke Jldmiral Says Qoodbtfc 1. Farewell from Commander, Task Force One. NAVAL MESSAGE SSZv jno-W (10-58) COMSEVENTHFLX CTF ONE _2S BAXNBRiDGEnJSSJ NOB5AC UNCLAS OPERATION SEA ORBIT PACIFIC AND ONWARD. o VICE ADMIRAL ROY U JOHNSON UNCLAS poelf,; WORK POSTURE. WE ARE OfNAV KM 21 lO-W (10-58) Reorder from FPSO Cog - Stock Poino DRAFTED BY READY RomS MEN Wir r a r ROOMS AND LINES. AYS BE WELCOME USS LONG BEACH TO. USS BAINB RIDGE INFO: UNCLAS FOLLOWING RECEIVED FROM CHIEF OF STAFF, U.S. ARMY, GENERAL H. K. JOHNSON The men and women of the United States Army join me in extend- ing a hearty Well Done for another Navy First in your successful completion of an Around-The-World cruise by on atomic-powered task force. We share your pride in OPERATION SEA ORBIT and are confident that the Navy will continue to bring new dimensions to sea power in the defense of the Free World. THE LAST FIVE MONTHS HAVE CONVINCED US YOUR THE BEST DESOTO EVER BUILT. WE OVERLOOK YOUR BUGGING OUT AT THIS LATE DATE RECOGNIZING NOTHING COULD BE FINER THAN TO BE IN CAROLINA. HAPPY HOMECOMING AND GOODBY OLE FRIEND UNTIL NOVEMBER. CAPTAIN PRICE ' « G ?© Momecoming tf Tiaz M :3L . •it ' ii.Jr lfei ►■- • . ixA . - i -y 1 .  i.v H v ' ♦. f- Cruise J ook Staff Chieco, Mr. Walker, Mr. Glynn, Leithner, Hibler. Staff members not pictured: R. Vasseur F. Ramsey R. Rittenhouse R. Margolis F. Edwards P. Hagan '   !KU£. HOU ' I I im