Barbey (FF 1088) - Naval Cruise Book

Page 48 text:

Transfer of stores, fuel and ammo was made in mid-ocean. Replenish- ment maneuvers, once considered a secret weapon in World War II, were commonplace on this cruise. Re-arm Re-fuel Re-stock

Page 47 text:

Sea Views Ships in Motion While on station at Camel Crossroads in the Indian Ocean we were seldom alone. The USS OKINA WA, top right was our spearhead for the task force. Troop transporting was done by the LST ' s or gator freighters as we nicknamed them. The USS LONG BEACH showed her nuclear capabilities during maneuvering and strike force operations. The USS GRIDLEY was our destroyer counterpart for most of the time in the Indian Ocean. ■tt ' Tc-ii ' -t 43

Page 49 text:

Transfer was accomplished by laying cables from ship to ship and heaving in crates of food stores and ammunition. Fuel for the boilers was transferred through large rubber hoses to the storage tanks below decks. Replenishment details lasted about two hours in length. 45