Biddle (CG 34) - Naval Cruise Book

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Engineering Department LCDR Richard E. Kell Mosinee, Wi. Engineering Officer From the early days of man ' s attempts at traveling on the water via log and raft, men have searched for and developed new devices to propel their vessels. Most of the ancient vessels had slaves or prisoners man-the-oars to provide the needed propulsion. Later developments provided seamen with sails which harnessed some of the power of the wind. This further led to the design of two, three, or four masted schoon- ers which are now called the Tall Ships. In the mid 1800 ' s, Robert Fulton invented the steamboat or paddlewheeler, which revolutionized ship propulsion. The paddlewheelers were the forefathers of today ' s complex propulsion system. No ship can propel or maintain itself once underway without the skill and experience of hard-working engineers. In that the Engineering Department supplies the power necessary for any evolution, it is perhaps the most vital link in the chain of ship ' s operation. A and E Division is comprised of Machinist Mates (MM), Enginemen (EN), Machlner y Repairmen (MR), Electrician Mates (EM), and Interior Communication (IC). The responsibilities of this combined divi- sion include maintenance of all mechanical machinery and equipment not assigned to Main Propulsion, providing electrical power for lighting and electronic equipment, and maintaining adequate interior ship- board communication systems. This includes such equipment as: the anchor windlass, all refrigeration and air conditioning units, galley equipment, steam heat and hot water, telephones, ship gyro compasses, and motion picture projectors just to name a few. B and M Division has the responsibility to provide the propulsion required to move BIDDLE to new ports and return home. The Boiler Technicians (BT) maintain the boilers and associated equipment, conduct all testing and distribution of the ship ' s fuel and water supply. The Machinist Mates (MM) are held respon- sible for the operation and maintenance of the main engines, reduction gears, shafts and screws that ulti- mately generate and thrust to propel BIDDLE. The Repair Division (R) is held accountable for the repair of all installed gear aboard BIDDLE. To accomplish this task, the Hull Technicians (HT) are trained in damage control, welding and plumbing. This division is held accountable for the upkeep f habitability items, ship ' s plumbing, and the watertight integ- rity of hatches and scuttles, and the numerous fire stations and firehoses. There is not a single man on board BIDDLE whose daily life, the equipment he used, or even his safety is not affected by the performance of the men in the Engineering Department. In short, the Engineering Department makes the BIDDLE go!

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K LT R. Anderson CIC Officer Anchorage Ak. ., f 1 LT L. Cheshire II Operations Assistant Oxon, Md. ' OSl S. Roark 0S2 W. Crocker 0S2 H. Dumont Colonial Heights, Va. Auburn, Me. ENS J. Smock Assistant CIC Officer Ft Walton Bch., Fl. OSes G. Stillwell Lake Wood, NJ OI Division 0S2 A. Kreig 0S3 J. Benesh OS3 T. Boles Evansville, In. Lacrosse, Wi. Memphis, Tn. 0S3 G. Pfuntet OSSN R. Corvin OSSN T. Gaskii DansviUe, NY Woodbridge, Va. HaleyviUe, Al. OSSN R. Gates, Jr Albany, Tx. OSSA W. Grove OSSN J. Hogan, III OSSN G. Kaminski OSSA R. Lawrence OSSN D. Malley OSSN T. McCarty OSSA J. Mitchell Waupacha, Wi. S. Pla insville, NJ Glendale, Wi. Wichita, Ks. Buffalo, NY Commerce, Ok. Baraboo, Wi. ;il)P.B(«ll OSSA D. Moore Willis, Tx. OSSA J. Morg, Knoxville, Tn OSSN H. Murray OSSN M. Pyne SN M. Salizgaber OSSN G. Thornton OSSN D. Young New York, NY Rock Island, Quebec Tekonsha, Mi. Orlando, Fl. Veto Bch., Fl. ;i hso, •

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A Division ENl G. Worde Fulton, N.Y. MM2 J. Gusn Superior, Wi. MMCS James Greeley Mclntire, Iowa MR2 P. Jaqua MM2 J. Mathew Raymondville.N.Y. Bluefield, Va. EN3 R. Renquisi Poplar. Wi. V.J 1 ENS Allen K. Johnson Salt Lake City, Utah Engineering Maintenance Electrical Officer EN3 D. Shields, Jr. MMFN G. Evans ENFA D. Parise MMFN W. Proudfoot MMFA A. Vanstrander Baltimore, Md. West Monroe, La. Alexander, N. Y. Scotch Plains, N.J. Warrick, N.Y.