Baltimore (CA 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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B DIVISION The Baker Division is composed of volunteers. Better known as the Black Gang ' of the Snypes, it is, from the lowest rate to the highest rank, an excellent division of men. Our specific job is operating the boilers which are the backbone of all power aboard the Baltimore. Without such a division, this ship, or any other man o war, would be lifeless. Some of the other duties we have are rather dirty, such as cleaning firesides and diving bilges. But this does not prevent us from having clean living and working spaces. We are also known as the Sunshine Division, mainly because of all the sun and fresh air we never get. When not on watch, we turn to. But all this is taken in stride. In our compartment we have Jelly Belly Geiman, who is P. P. O. He is good at keeping other men out of their racks but sneaks in himself. There ' s a regulation first class who is in charge of No. 2 fire hose and who never gives his men a minute ' s rest. We have two barbers who will cut anyone ' s hair - for a price: Dappen and Peruchetti. A hillbilly, Kennedy, is the proud owner of three guitars. Nevers gives the boys a minute of silence. Last but not least, we have LaDuke. The cruise was not completed by all of us and all are disappointed. We hope we will all meet again on another pleasure cruise here in the Med.

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