Blair (DE 147) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1958 volume:

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BLAIR's main task in the Atlantic was the escort of con- voys to the United Kingdom or Gibralter from New York. She completed 12 trans- Atlantic missions in 20 months and no ship in any of her convoys was lost despite intensive enemy air and submarine activity. In May of 1945, BLAIR was readied for action in the Pacific Theatre, and arrived in Pearl Harbor, T.I-I. on 10 August, 1945. The war was soon over however and BLAIR was ordered to Charleston, South Carolina on 4 September, 1945, for assignment to the reserve umoth ball fleet. On 24 April, 1946, she was placed '4Out of commission, in reservei' at Green Cove Springs, Florida, on the St. Johns River. With the impact of the Korean war, BLAIR was once more needed and reactivation commenced on 20 August, 1951. After re- commissioning on 5 October, 1951, BLAIR was extensively engaged in anti-subma- rine training at Key West, Florida in conjunction with the Fleet Sonar School there. The decision to establish the Distant Early Warning line and to extend it to seaward necessitated the conversion of several destroyer escorts to Destroyer Escort, Radar Pickets. BLAIR was decommissioned in November, 1956, at the Boston Naval Ship- yard and underwent extensive changes and modernization to prepare her for her new task. The conversion consisted primarily of the installation of better radar and sonar equipment and improved habitibility features. Under the command of LCDR Richard L. Warren, she was recommissioned 2 December, 1957, with a complement of 12 officers and 165 enlisted men. Once again BLAIR journeyed to Pearl Harbor for service on the Pacific Barrier. In July, 1958, BLAIR was awarded the Escort Squadron Seven Battle Efficiency E for excellence in all phases of her opera- tions. LCDR George P. Peed relieved as Commanding Officer in December, 1958. 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V VVV4V VVVV V, ,V V 1 .,,.,, f V V. we t C . S i l.: 5 i i t ff4,.g.'i Q V gg VV' r 5, Rear Admiral Benjamin E. Moore, USN Commander Barrier Pacific Captain Stephen M. Archer, USN Commander David L. King, USN Commander Destroyer Flotilla Five Commander Escort Squadron Seven RICHARD L. WARREN LCDR., USN Commanding Officer Dec. 1957-Dec. 1958 FORREST R. DEGLER ELCDR., USN - Executive Officer 'Dec. 1957-Nov. 1958 N 0 Phoio Available BIUGRAPHY UF LCDR. G. P. FEED Commanding Officer, USS BLAIR QDER-1475 LCDR George P. PEED, USN, graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in .I une of 1944. He was assigned to duty aboard the USS ALBERT W. GRANT QDD-6491 from August, 1944, until December, 1945. During this period he served as Gunnery Officer, Torpedo Officer and Navigator and participated in the battle of Leyte Gulf. From December, 1945, until January, 1947, he served on the staff of the Fleet Gunnery and Torpedo School. In January, 1947, he was a student at the U. S. Naval Submarine School, New London, Connecticut for a period of six months. During the next ten years LCDR PEED was a member of the Submarine Service during which time he served on the following submarines: USS CARBONERO QSS- 337j as Gunnery Officer, Ist Lieutenant, Communica- tions Officer, and Operations Officer, USS GUAVINA QSSO-3625 as Engineering Officer, and USS SEA FOX QSS-4025 as- Executive Officer. He qualified in sub- marines while serving in the USS CARBONERO. His shore duty consisted of a tour as Project Officer at the U. S. Naval Ordnance Unit, Key West, Fla. from January, 1951, to March, 1953, and as Assistant Officer in charge of Submarine Guided Missile Unit FIFTY-ONE at York- town, Va., from September, 1955, until January, 1958. From February, 1958, until November, 1958, LCDR PEED served as Executive Officer of the USS FLETCHER QDDE-4455. In December, 1958, LCDR PEED reported to the USS BLAIR QDER-1475 as Commanding Officer. LCDR PEED,s wife is the former Elaine Hutchinson of Fairmont, W. Va., who is presently residing at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His mother is Mrs. George P. PEED, Sr. of Ft. Pierce, Fla. BIIIGRAPHY UF LT. R. A. SCHRIJEIJER Executive Officer, USS BLAIR QDER-1471 LT Robert A. SCHROEDER, USN, after a four year interruption caused by World War II, during which time he served as an enlisted man in the Navy, graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H. in 1947. Re- called to active duty at the outbreak of the Korean War, he was assigned to duty aboard USS MENIFEE QAPA 2025 until June of 1952. Aboard MENIFEE he served as First Division Officer and as a member of the Boat Group and participated in a number of troop landings in Korea. From June of 1952 until November of 1953 he served as Gunnery Officer on USS CHEVALIER QDDR-8051, earning four battle stars for service with the SEVENTH FLEET and Task Force 95, in operations against the North Koreans. Following two years ashore at the U. S. Naval Train- ing Center, San Diego, California, LT SCHROEDER was ordered to the USS WHITESIDE QAKA-905 as First Lieutenant and Cargo Officer. Upon completion of this tour of sea duty, he was ordered to the U. S. Navy General Line Sz Naval Science School, Monterey California, and upon graduation in October 1958 was assigned to USS BLAIR as Executive Officer. LT SCHROEDER's wife is the former Evelyn Bliss of Burlington, Iowa, who is presently residing at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His parents are Mr. Sz Mrs. Walter Schroeder of Hartsdale, N. Y. J i QW tar a init Q During our brief stay on the Atlantic Coast after our commissioning, Blair encountered Hurri- cane Betty. With winds over 100 knots, Blair's crew was transformed into what we like to call real SALTS,'. The going was rough, but We gained the knowledge of how to 'cweather the stormv for our patrols that were yet to come. Inferno Starting to get iced up ,,,-fp ,mfxw ' p VA 1 After leaving Newport, Rhode Island, our first stop to Pearl Harbor was Ciudad Trujillo. A liberty port that no one will forget. Then it was through the Panama Canal to Panama City. After that, the memorable port of Acapulco, Mexico. We managed to arrive on time for the Mardi Gras celebration. Some of us are still recuperating. After Acapulco it was San Diego, Cali- fornia. At the foot of the Broadway piers it was a pleasant two day stayfin the States. We really got around, from Atlantic to Paci- fic, all in less than a month. For many of us, it was the last time to wear Blues . RESCUE On our way up the coast of Mexico, we received word that a fishing vessel, the Picaroto, was in dis- tress. We immediately changed course and headed for the distressed vessel. It wasn't long until we spotted her, just a few yards from a shallow coral reef 3 she had torn a hole in her fuel tanks. We manuevered the ship in position just short of the reef and commenced to pump the precious fuel over to the Picaroto. ' The seas were rough but BLAIR carried out her mission without mishap. The fishing vessel was able to make it safely into port thanks to the expert sea- manship of the men of the Blair. . 3,-. w I 1 Qfi I , f 'IM 1 1 db- . 1' S N 54? 9? ' 7' of IX' f 4 -y ll N A if Q75 , :: I ' Q gf., XXX xf uf K W: ' 714 ' Q' M , .- , Quietly lies our BLAIR under tropic moon With all of the ships in Pearl Harbor lagoon At rest from her job to the north far away Awaiting the breaking of another new day. Her engines secured, her boilers cold Her trusty crew another year old- VANCE is to starboard, FORSTER to port, Resting, like us, in this pleasant resort. Twenty-three point five of Bravo piers ls where she nestles this New Years, Our services coming to us from the dock While our garbage watch there is watching the clock Picket ships all around-astern and ahead, Destroyers here too, quiet and dead, And a grim reminder across the bay, Of another December, catastrophic day ARIZONA lies there surveying the scene Keeping her watch over the water serene The still 'silent night envelops us all- ' But the watch is alert-we shall never fall. The security patrol makes his tireless rounds As condition YOKE is set in our bounds The quarterdeck watch always alert With disaster or danger we'll never flirt CINCPACFLT is SOPA here now, In charge of all-Destroyer and scow, Keeping his vigil in his buildings ashore Removed from the sea but not from the uwarf' For the war is around us, although it be cold, And we will soon join it ere the new year be old To do our job on the far distant sea To help save the world for humanity But resting we lie before returning to sea Proudly wearing our big white HE Toasting the old year, its 'gupsi' and its Hdowns' Hailing the new with smiles not frowns. 9 H. W. KINSLEY LT, USN SHAKEDUWN AND UNDERWAY TRAINING Now the BLAIR begins her extensive training known as Shakedown. Every member of the crew is trained, every department and even the ship itself goes through a rigorous program to determine what shape BLAIR is in after her commissioning. We also performed our competitive exercises at this time. BLAIR came through at the top of the list. Only a few short months was she in commis- sion and already we had won over every other ship in the squadron the HE for excellence in every phase of operation. We were now ready to take our place on the Barrier. . f ' 1 X E R C I S E S R i I I I I 'Eva I I I I I I Ujf 'Y 153' OJ 0 QX vc' ova WWE Q QQ fr 04:5 P .. Q7 Hnwnnfml mr 507005 BARRIER PACIFIC Unknown . . . 350 true, 180 miles, course 090 true,speed 800 know ... no IFF1'The uspeedyv hand of the radio operaun taps out as he reads the reporting form handed him by the CIC Watch Officer. The message is received by Barrier Paci- fic Headquarters at Barbers Point, Oahu, and with- in minutes the coastal radars are alerted and jet interceptors are uscrambledn to intercept the on- coming enemyg a finger is placed on the firing key of a remote launching pad where H-bomb missiles are trained to their target area . . . Sirens wail throughout the Cities of America and the sleep- ing popuhuhni awaken to take cover funn the approaching enemy. Total time elapsed . . . 4 minutes 40 seconds. The BLAIR's primary mission has been completed. . . America has been warned! II As the Never-seeingv eyes of our radars scan the Iunizon, a sHent prayer is on the lips of the radar operauns, hoping the 'inrf' he is looking for .. . never appears . .. if it does ive are READY. 'Wx Radio Blair is 011 the Ail' Slide Rule lnstruction Happy Birthday Orville!! Ship's library no. 1 Movie Call Divine Services I, Italian lookout Q1 i ' 5 5x X 1 la. 7' L Sky lookout 24- hour watch Summer lookout Winter lookout Make mine rare It's stabilized! usmoke got in my eyesi' Two hamburgers, one hot dog, They are too beautiful to eat! On station, weather permitting, We have our barbeques. There is nothing like a good charcoal broiled hamburger to make a nice day on patrol complete. It is my pleasure to present you Old Timer Rummy tournament Beard Contest, lst and 2nd place On patrol we have numerous contests in which everyone participates. Thereis chess, pinochle, checkers, gin rummy, cribhage, and acey-ducey tournaments, not to mention the heard growing contest. In addition to the movies, harbeques, and ' our 200 record automatic phonograph, we've got Radio Blair. Put them all together and you'll find that our free time is pretty well filled up. KUDIAK .25 is 3 Kwan I 44' d 'I uss , INR w R5 Hc:f?5E i GUNNERY DEPARTMENT In the Gunnery Dept. we see a glimpse of the Mold Navy. First Divi- sion can boast of having the two oldest rates in the Navy. Before electronics and even .before electricity came into use, the Boatswain's Mate and the Gun- ner's Mate were rigging their lines and filling their guns with powder. Of course, since those times the Boats', and the '4Cunner have gone umodernv: From cannons to the newest modern complex guns, from the sails to the highly polished brass and decks, it is still the job of the Boatswain's Mate and the Gunner's Mate to help maintain and operate the ship at its highest battle efficency. lt might be said that Fox Division is where the Gunnery Department really goes modern , First we have the Fire Control Technicians. lt is their job to maintain and operate the complex electronic computors and radars that enable the big guns to fire Mon target . With faster and more maneuverable aircraft and more evasive surface craft the FT's are even more important. At sea as in port you will see the the F T's aligning guns and making checks on their equipment so that they will always be ready in case there is ever a need for their services. Then we have the Sonarmen. These are the people often called Ping Jockeys . It is their job to spend endless hours listening to the electronic ping , watching out for enemy submarines. Their job is made even more difficult by the fact. that everything in the water, including fish, give back an uecho . It is to SO's job to tell if that echo is sub or non-sub. You might see a Sonarman down in the hole with a meter, pair of test leads and a puzzled look on his face, for they must maintain their own electronic and fire control system. The torpedoman or NTubes , as he is sometimes called, has the job of maintaining torpedoes, torpedo launching equipment, and torpedo evasive devices. It is not uncommon to see him also with a meter, bending over one of his big fish, for he must also maintain his own intricate gear. LTIG STENGLE LTJG ROGERS ENS KNAPP Gunnery Officer Ist Lt. Asst lst Lt ROBINSON, J. F. BMI Carbondale, Pa. DANIELS, C. C. CHANDLER MELTON Chief Boatswains Mate Chief Gunners Mate McDIVITT, L. L. BM2 Orban Dale, Iowa BROWN, R. L. KUCIK, J. fnj BM3 Sierra Madre, Cal. MILLS, J. A. GM1 GM2 GM2 Honolulu, Hawaii Buchanan, Geo. Altadenav Cal- JOSE, L. L. YN3 Cary, Ind.. WELCH, L. S. SN Memphis, Tenn. LATWISS, J. V. BMSN Wilkesbarre, Pa. LESTER, W. E. , SN Baton Rouge, LA. ZAPF, F. M. GMSN Kingston, N. J. LINDSEY, J. S. JR., SN , Waterbury, Conn. SN ALDERSON, N. H. Minneapolis, Minn. - i ' 'S .V , ..,. ' 15 Wit .. 'J ' '4frF3:1Ei1'Ez5-111:13 '5:':-:Z-:-'-2-515.-'F 1.f 545'Z1'3.f: 'I ' E , I Bowling Crn., Ky. ' ,.,., , j df ye' BAILEY, A. C. SN Saginaw, Mich. BUSSY, J. F. SA Oakland, Cal. REED, G. R. SN ' Donna, Texas NEUMAN, O. R. SN Oostburg, Wisc. 'WHALEN, J. S. SN Queens, N. Y. EWALD, W. K. SN St. Paul, Minn. CARROLL, ,L. J. SN Pittsburg, Pa. GANGEMI, A. W SN Philadelphia, Pa. KAVADAS, B. T. SN Clinton, Iowa NUTLEY, B. R. SN Staten Island, N. Y. LTJG FECHTEL ASW Officer HUDDLESTON, L. L. FTI Honolulu, Hawaii BOURKE, R. D. FT3 Quincy, Mass. HENRY, R. W. S02 Lynn, Mass. CROWDER S02 Hollywood, Cal. MOORE, W. E. SOSN Springfield, Ore. WILLIAMS, R. Los Angeles, Cal. ANDERSON, M. J. SN . so. Philadelphia, Pa SCHRADER, L. G. S03 Los Angeles, Cal. McLAUGHLI'N, R. TMSN Tulsa, Okla. Before After Which one .0 . . Here it is John, grometts Relative bearing 110, 200 yards has the TONI? then release this catch . . . Look at them shine! Special Sea Detail Sweep down all ladders CM2 studying for GMI Rubber knife! After steering, take control Top Gun Mind your helm Santa's little elf Where'd he go? Say again Good fix this time Cold, Sir? Just another whale NO, I'm not German Time for watch, Sir! 2 I had him pegged Dear Bupers . . , Now, whereis the Indians? X Zi sfgix 5 UPERATIUNS DEPARTMENT Operations Department has two divisions, OI and OC. These are the men who operate and maintain all the Radar and Communication equipment. Radarman . . . From keeping 'ctabsn on the Barrier aircraft which fly the patrol, to the never ending search for the 'funknownn pip which could be a hostile aircraft trying for an end-run attack on the United States- from the control of jet interceptors miles from the BLAIR by radar and the search and rescue of downed aircraft, to anti-submarine warfare, the Radarman stationed in Combat Information Center, the nerve center of the ship, surrounded by a maze of electronic detection equipment, STAND a guard that can never be relaxed. Electronic Technicians . . . Armed with the latest test equipment and backed by approximately 20,000 spare parts, the. ET,S are charged with the repair of radars, transmitters, receivers, navigation equipment and all other electronic devices in the operations department. Aerographers Mate . . . The AG is the shipis uweather man . He has to send barrier weather by radio as well as keep a whole office full of logs. Part of the Navy's vast Weather facilities, the AG is a valuable man on patrol. Radioman . . . Without these important people, the radars, sonars and all other equipment would be useless. It is the job of the RM to have communi- cation with ComBarPac and relay all contacts. He is our only connection with the outside world. His watch may be long and tedious but when he's through he knows that he can rest assured that he has played a major role in protect- ing The United States from the enemy. Quartermasters and Signalmang . . . Their function is to keep the ship on station by the latest navigational methods and to challenge any surface con- tacts crossing the Barrier station. The Yeomen and Personnelmen are responsible for ship's Administration work. LT. KINSLEY LTIG THOMS Operations Officer Asst. Operations Officer LTJC EBMEYER Electronics Officer ENS. KERREBROCK FERRANTI Asst. CIC Officer Chief Radarman Chief Electronic Technician JIOIA RD1 St. Louis, Mo. GIDEON, J. R. SMITH, R. RD2 N. Hollywood, Cal. TILBURY, J. P RD2 St. Joseph, Mo. HUUS, D. A. RD2 Hatton, N. D. POWELL, D. E. RD2 Ashland, Ala. BOYD, A. E.. ACW2 San Diego, Cal., JONES, G. A. KEY, H. G. WINGETT, D. B. RD3 RD3 RD3 Tulsa, Okla, Wichita Falls, Tex. San Mateo, Cal. EDISON, J. C. KATEN, D. W. FREEMAN RDSN RDSN ET2 Las Vegas, Nev. Edmonds, Wash. Fall River, Mass. EGLESTON, D. C. ANDERSON J. R WILLIAMS, K. L. ET2 ETR3 ETNSN Kansas City, Mo. Bayson, Ill. Topaco, N. C. PITTWOOD, W. P. YOUNG, R. .L LEOPOLD, H. L. ETSN ETRSA AG2 Jackaville, Cal. Redwood City, Cal. Harrisburg, Pa, SCHMIDT, J. H. RD3 RDSN So. Sioux City, Nebr. MARCOE, G. R. Menominee, Mich. V 1 BUDDINGTON, B. L. ET2 ET2 Kingston, N. Y. McDOWELL, J. R. Spokane, Wash. JACKSON, D. I. TEELAND, W. F. ETSN ETRSN T0PCk8, Kan. Wasilla, Alaska No Photo Available VANDEROEST, L. E. STREET, W. L. AG3 AGAN KHIHIUHZOO, Mich. 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YOUNG, J. E. IMAI, H. S. BOLEY, B. E. FRADIN, J. J. STROUD, H. L. RMSN RMSN RMSN RMSN RMSN Springdale, Ark. Honolulu, Hawaii Warren, Ark. Los Angeles, Cal. Maysville, N. C. SMITH, G. F. BRADSHAW, J. F. BLANSHINE, R. F. SAMOY, R. T. PALLADINO, VA. QM2 QMSN SN PN2 YNT3 Charlottesville, Va. Marietta, S. C. Muskegon, Mich. Binakayan, Cavite, E. Syracuse, N. Y. Philippines MARTINOVICH GIBBS SPARROW Chief Quartermaster Chief Signalman Chief Radioman DISSELHORST, M. E RMSN Palmgra, Mo. an .... ' . . . . Sb. ,gy Q. 35523 giE2.fqfQf h '25 24 Pg? 0 4 iflgr .0 ., . , -9190 W Y 9 is W? Qaei. W 'L 5 ' 4 ,ZQTQ 'Q sa. 1 4' My Y rm W AQ, , 0 vs s .4 52 v... N bg, .. . fs 5. . M afia .qegffif . . . . .. .. .riff 'f' Q 3 . If-1 ' .Wave HSI z 9-0 :2 2 .. .. I .' .4 .xc- A o..fw.we.a- ,. ... f , iw ifiliiiiiiffif- ' +2if'?. g52?5i 3'5?f., zf-'Zef3s45IE i 2 i ' - 'Y '.Qi2ffI55Q12E1 ir fl.--.H 1 ffljf,'fQE1EY' Inn? . - ' - '-:f:..'.:.'.::f.-ma.-q..'. 4..,..g.-2 a . -ggz y p. ' :.E'E5i- ' 5, gk. , 1... - ny ,, H5 isieiiiar ' if . . .f -.ef .,... , , . .,..., - ,f y ,.,,,.,. ix co ge ., .4 , U 2 1 5 if S, 45 333233 .4200 wk Q . ,Q ai Jw. . Q .952 '4 W, . f ' ' ff A-, MORRISON, A. RMSN Seattle, Wash. C. VINCET, F. V. YN3 Exeter, N. H. W ' th ' 4 b eavmg eu We ' It's right here in the book FLYING SAUCER? Can't get channel 2 ,Vertigo 38 miles to Papa Hotel Stand by-Mark Rocket tracking station No. 1 Circuit Watchers W. M f ' .. '? 380 N, 14-60 Wjno! 390, N -jumped over the lazy Administrators Int. Striker O... i i ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Engineering Department has two divisions, M Division which consists of the Engineman and Boilerman. R Division which consists of Damage Controlman, Shipfitters, Interior Communications Electricians, Machinery Repairman, Electricians, and a few Enginemen for HA Gang and Log Room yoeman. Engineman . . . Underway he's the man who keeps the ship moving. Usually seen coming ,out of a hole, but seldom seen topside underway. A A clean body and a shaven face are the compliments of the Boilerman and their evaporators. Steam to clean clothes and cook chow comes from their boilers. Interior Communications . . . Music, movies and the ship's announcing system as well as the gyro are the responsibility of the IC men. Electricians , To describe the job of an EM would take an entire book in itself, all we can say is, he is in charge of all lighting, wiring, electrical motors and all electrical- power. Damage controlman N. . . Their job is to uphold watertight intergrity. These are the men who keep us afloat, as well as maintaining all fire fight- ing equipment. Shipfitters . . . ln charge of all alterations and repairs to the ship, they do precision work in their welding, brazing and soldering. They can fix any- thing on the ship but a broken heart. Machinery Repairman . . . Operate machinery such as lathes, grinders, and the drill press, keeping all machinery in tip-top shape. Auxiliary Gang . . . The A Gang has everything in between the anchor windlass and after steering that no one else wants. LTJG YOUNG LUKE Engineering Officer Chief Engineman FIELDS, E. BEZANSON, W. I. TABER, R. E. JANULIS, J. A. EN1 EN1 EN1 EN1 . Quing, Ill. Lynn, Mass. Annapolis, Md. Allegan, Mich. MERANIAN, JACKSON, W. N. CLINGAMAN, J. L. MAASS, H. H P. P., JR. EN2 EN2 EN2 EN2 Fort Dodge, Iowa Peru, Ind. Petaluma, Cal. Methuen, Mass. DAYS, R. P. JAMES, J. G. ASHBAUGH, E. A. IVERSON, R. G. EN2 BT2 EN3 EN3 Fall River, Mass. Fontono, Cal. SI- L0l1iS, Miflh- LOS Al1gClCS, Cal- --- - Y- 'iv if eff EDWARDS, D. T. MCMINN, L. M. RACKLEY, R. L. GILL, K. J. EN3 EN2 EN3 FN Rome, Geo, Hamlet, Neb. Brevord, N. C. Salt Lake City, Utah SHAW, B. W. BEAUCHEMIN, F. J. DOIRON, A. P. WRIGHT, E. E FN FN FN ENF N A St. Louis, Mo. Unity, Maine Alexandria, La. Urdway, Colo. INCARAN, R. N. MALLEY, R. J. SAVELICH, T. M. SPENCER, B. J. FN FN ENFN FA Philadelphia, Pa. Lawrence, Mass. Eugene, Ore. Walla Walla, Wash.. SCHMIDT, G. A. KUHN-, J. H. BUNNER, J. W. JAMES, J. FA FN FN FN Varned, Kan. Bay City, Mich. Columbus, Ohio Denver, Colo. 1 BRUCE, D. D. CARLISLE, T. A. SMITH, T. A. BT3 BTFN FN Lakin, Kan. Kansas City, Kan. Vincinneg, Ind. ENS. MACHEMEHL DCA Officer KAUSCHINGER, W. BAGGET, J. H. ANDERSON, J. A. COVINGTON, R. D. EM1 FP2 EN2 EM2 Bronx, N. Y. Talahasee, Fla. Astoria, Ore.. St. George, Utah BAILEY, W. LEPSESTY, C. G. McCUE, J. O. WOOD, C. F SFP3 MR3 FN EN3 Chicago, Ill. Pittsburg, Pa. Milwaukee, Wisc. Sarasota, Fla. Cz ., . 'sri-v... ,, ' -.Qu 5:49 53-5.fl?5E' '. , . . ff .-.- f ,-b-A W 7 ff ff C s 2111757 !4f 4 4' 4Vf f ff 1 .aff yfff. f ff , 1 f V9 M214 ?0,!f Q 1 2 f I QW!! f 4,7 Qi ff f f f W ff'ff 1 , 40, 1 4 1, I 1 ' X l Za if ' ff ff .4 ' 47 '::..-'Wa ' . z J ,v ' f ' ' ay . 4, -,f J., , w ,,f . -' za- ' .?i4fZf,.' I' BUCK, W. -M. CARMICHAEL, J. C. BRYAN, S. STANFORD, C., Jr. IC3 EN3 SFP3 ICFN Gainsifille,,Tex. Minneapolis, Minn. Baltimore, Md. Buffalo, N. Y. . Y L ROGERS, G- L- MELLINGER, R. M. SESSIONS, A. SWAN, J. S. EMFN FN ICFN FN Sacramento. Cal- Kalamazoo, Mich. Rumford, Maine Mount Vernon, N. Y No Photo Available BROWN, D. BOBBERT, G. C. LILLY, H. W. LITWILLER, L. E. EMFN FN FN FN The Dalles, -Ore. Remersburg, Pa. Lubbock, Texas Aledo, Ill. O- S SPENCER, A. L. CARNAHAN, J. D. GROW, A. E. WOOD, H. R. EMFN ICFA FN DC3 Walla Walla, Wash. Riverside, Cal. Marshall, Minn. . - I X . .xl 1, V D , . - I , .N , . - I, 41, . i . , 1 ff iw: CNW ..'. 2 ix V I . :IV .,4hAl i x 1 R XX ,V ws fl f -I og Q 4 X X 'I' 4 1 x ,I , ,r 1 , cat? ' X . x-QQQK i- it yn Yum - N4 ,IJ-xy? 'Q X : 1 15 A . ' v.' ,A u if N 'Z '4f' ,5' xv'- U9 ' fl ,Lfg,M . ' J i 1-.-,112--- ' f ,Mi ix-'N ww , xl A ,f lu , ,K if is g S i ' - f- -frf ,- fl K '.-' 5 V f' fs ,f-Rgx i f M' -si f ' -' . lg X Q-A ' E ,. N - o ' .p E -q:- , ' E . 4' 5 I -. . E Q Q p . ? -o , QQ Q1 5 y SUPPLY DEPARTMENT The Supply Department is the organization that pays the crew, feeds the crew, maintains all electronic spares as well as general stores. Anything that the ship needs for its upkeep and operation comes through the supply department. It is the job of the supply officer to make sure that all material necessary for the operation of the ship is on board. He also serves as the paymaster, a man which the whole crew is glad to see sitting in the mess decks around the first and fifteenth of each month. Navy chow is compliments of the Commissaryman. He is responsible for meat cutting, baking, and the preparation and cooking of all the food for the crew. The Hospitalman is the ship's HDOCN. One of the most valuable men on board the Chief HM is directly responsible for the health and cleanli- ness of the crew. It is also his responsibility to ensure that the galley and other living spaces are in the best of shape health-wise. The Ship's Serviceman has a major role in the operation of the ship. He is the man who provides clean clothes via the laundry, haircuts via the barber, and operates the ship's store. The ship's store sells anything from movie equipment and jewelry to razor blades and shaving cream. The Disbursing clerk is the man who keeps your pay record up to dated. He is a man of exact figures, deciding on how much money you'll receive from the paymaster. The Storekeeper is the man who is always surrounded by requisitions and receipts. He makes sure that the Blair's store-rooms are kept supplied with the shipis need. He also has the headache of making sure that the ship's budgets balance. The Stewards have the task of cooking, baking, and ensuring that officer's country is always in ship-shape condition. ln addition to these duties, the stewards must .attend to the needs of the officers. The steward has the job of performing his duties well so that the Officers may concentrate entirely on the administration of the ship. LTJG HIGGINS ENS. KNIGHT SUPPIY Officer Disbursing Officer PLYANT BUTNER Chief Hospitalman Chief Commissaryman PISANI, J. V. SN Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. I BANDFIELD, L. D. SKI Waterloo, Iowa TYSON, E. SDI Montgomery, Ala. AQUINO, E. P. DK2 Seebec Bay, Philip. BROOKS, R. E. SN Crown Point, Ind. FERNANDEZ, F TN Philippines . ' . V - Q-.4+ ,'::P:-ff ' f- 1, f 5.-g ,,,,.,z1' :..g4-. , , f .s f ,. . -HS ' - 'me v i ' ' I W ALBANO R . ULATAN D M . I SrM114zfz:-:::-z:'::'..--,...xo, , f ' in ' 3? in es 15,11 1f'I'K2NPW2E'3E'EI5ffEEfiiIE':f?:5fQE:. :':- V f'.'. Yi-' . 'Ji ' ' J' A V. . 1 . A. , , , . V . . .. .A ,sig v . P ,. J 1 , , ,. . A f 1w.:f:..., ff-1 -w. fe.- 1- ' 4 . .. ef G WILLIAMS V. S. UPINGO V. . 9 -. , .-.-, , . 592-.,-.94 9 -, Montgomery, La. , uam . ,, ,m,,, , . f:,...egf:a3 : ve-2 y , SHELLEY, P. N. CS2 Hawaii RIPOSO, P. CS3 Gray, Penn. SANCHEZ, F. CSSN CSSA Tulsa, Okla. HAMILTON, C. J. CSSN Seymour, Wise. HALLADA, D. J. PAWLOSKI, A. J. SKI St. Louis, Mo. QUAM, R. L. Elma, Iowa COWAN, R. L. CSSN Salt Lake City, Utah ABBATELLIO, S. J. CSSN Britsol, Conn. , V :Vx . viii? 'HW 4 J-' Fi' J telhlfg X Xxx .WW .- : s P I ce'N5oAs Y 5f' U X ,3'f '1 TEMPLE xAwxm.oA IE I l'1ALE!WA A HRUULA 1 1 1 I FA LS 'P X 'fo 44... lcfx ,S-. f al! f WAXALEF' LIBERTY RECREATIUN - ., .gn HAWAII .212 1 id y '06, A the real glory of the island f' M I ev itsfhilu traveling through the isles of Plane' me PWY M me M' picture taken sight in the heart of I-IONOLULU. ICWUUYV cf Hwlll- br visitor, Paradise of the Pacific. Beach,-gnrlg .ring Aloha I World fini, jtraditionai Huta Show? fjships. IC- Rgyal Hg baaf' 'sew iggguha wwg hanger i A lm as gcgt- nnalihinigr 'gua gm- . , by N9 flung? tres. must- ' f Y gag. master incoming atiful Surf 'ing at Ho- Airport ii d will be colorful attainment. firovide teis isenger and iisplay the rl of Atom gdsf Aloha muumuusi? Matson Lit trip during vacation enjoy 2' the Volrzf excellent lim-pltalitf Moana la lr4liUlill'l':3 lvgapds, il ., features if fuselage- Poi suppei. e. t er os- .. fi ,passengers 'Sql ,LO Si ,S the plane .csqx al me Royal nattw to? X IN wauum -gg mt,p!CApp Melts of Hawaii: Lia mat: he ea o ka anna 1 ta eafw STUDio lifts Come :Nw Site af the lam! is l?iEVE3Blti?il9il iff fialiffiwiftfiifle ggyqg ggmgggmggg Xlatmlo and itloliifigit flawm, lVAlKlK1litXctl Sfuawn .xii wer the world by maart. -. -. E. , A ., V , ,,. fTi h,-p llgugggg rail: t mmm :uhm Wirral ilfflky UT. The Island of Oahu, Hawaii may be a wonderful tourist attraction but it also is the heart of the BLAIR Sailors' re- creation. A tourist may be able to say, I,ve laid on the beach at Waikiki , but a man on the Blair could probably tell you how many grains of sand there are on the beach. Just before getting underway for Patrol he may be as brown as a native from lying in the sun, making his weekly trip to Don The Beachcombers and the Royal Hawaiian. Down- town Honolulu affords relaxation and good times. At the top of the Pali or down deep in Hotel Street you may find him. Even when the Blair is on her way back from Patrol you'll find brightened faces and bare backs trying to get a tan so that we will be ready to take our place on HBLUE HAWAII . Some people stay on board 'im' ' i , VT? -- V, fe:e.5i.2'e.:'.,,.LE,2e,.gL, M .. 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Taking advantage of Hawaiian weather Christmas Party I think I'm early Armed Forces Day we went to Nawiliwili, Kauai. To let you know how we liked it and what we did, we can only say, '6Wish we could go back . The Break Water We had lots of visitors Now, tell me another one! MY, didn't we look sharp? Ah, come on-we won't bite. Salt water shower One thing about the Islands . . . even the ship yard has it's beauty. The ship was tied up only about 200 feet from the picture on the left. Below, the the Home Port of BLAIR. -aQxA--J 54 - WZ' . S' Dress Sh1p Old Glory amongst the palms Chaperone Cool Kats A good time for all TURN T0 . . . CUMMENCE SHlP'S WURK h 1911 hold on if I have to They,ll never catch me up here D CAT nap Going, GOING . .,.,.,.,. ...,.,.,,.,A.,.,, , , , ,, , . . 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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. BROYLES, DONALD R. BROKEN BOW, NEB. CORBETT, NORMAN T. EUCLID CUYAHOGA, OHIO CONSTANTINE, IOHN JERSEY CITY, N.I. CHRISTY, IACK I. MORGANTOWN , WEST VA. CLAMPIT, ROBERT E. AGAWAM, MASS. CLARKE, WILFRED H. OAKLAND, CALIF. CODY, WILLIAM N. WHARTON, N. I. COLLIDGE, RICHARD A. ALLSTON, MASS. CORP, DAVID R. ROCHESTER, PENN. CROWTHER, ROBERT P. IR ANDERSON, S. C. COMMING, ALDIN L. HONOLULU, HAWAII CUMMINGS, CHARES K. DEARBORN, MICH. DAILY, MAuRlcs' E. uss LANSING DER ass DAY, IAMES E. USS HAZELWOOD DD 53I EATON, SAMUEL L. SECOND SEABROOK, N. H. ELLIS, ROSS E. UNIONTOWN, PENN. FLEMING, THOMAS W. IR. PORTSMOUTH, VA. FALCON, M. L. IR. SAN ANGELO, TEXAS GIGGSON-, CHARLES M. IR. RHINNDELDER, WISC. GRAHAM, ROYCE R. RICHMOND, VA. GREEN, GROVER C. IR. KEYWEST, FLO. HAMBLIN, ARTHUR R. HAYARD, KEN. HENDERSON, WILLIAM C. CHARLOTTE, N. C. HUDSON, THURMAN V. ARLINGTON, TEXAS HICKEY, THOMAS VS. BRONX, N. Y. HASS, WILLIAM L. LONG ISLAND, N. Y. HALEY, GLYN DEQUENCY, .LA. HURST, WILLIAM M. NORFOLK. VA. IACKSON, WOODROW S. SWANSEA, S. C. KAUFFMAN, WALTER R. BIRDSBORO, PA. LOWERY, LOUIE E. LANCASTER, S. C. KEN N ER, EDWARD DAYTONA, FLO. LUCAS, IAMES E. SULPHER ROCK, ARK. LARIVEE, PHILIP A. CENTRALFALLS, RHODE ISLAND LOCKROW, PAUL A. SLINGERSLAND, N. Y. LOOKI NGBILL, EDWARD A. MT. AIRY, MD. McCR.EARY, ROBERT E. NORFOLK, VA. MOUNTAIN, REGINALD D. ASHLAND, MAINE MORRISS, IAMES E. ALBANY, ORE. MATTSON, ALBERT E. USS WALKER DDE 517 McDOUGALL, WILLIAM W. BEVERLY, MASS. MURPHY, IOHN W., ROXBURY, MASS. NORRISS, IACK W. USS FLECTHER DDE 445 OSVATICS, RICHARD K. USS FLECTHER DDE 445 PAPAY, FREDRICK W. FAIRVIEW, OHIO PICHETTE, IRVING L. HONOLULU, HAWAII MULLEAGUE, IOSEPH L. SUFFOLK, MASS. PATE, GILBERT L. CHICAGO, ILL. PERKINS, ROBERT L. USS MCCAIN DL3 RENFRO, CLINTON I. FESTUS, MO. RILEY, THOMAS F. DEARBORN, MICH. RITTGERS, HARLEY M. NORFOLK, VA. smm-I, EDGAR 1. AUBURN, ceo. SALAZAR, LEONARD I. PUERTO RICO SWEENEY, MYLES I. GORTON, CONN. TRUE, HENRY S. I WATER VALLEY, MISS. TEMPKE, ROBERT H. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. VAN ANTWERP, WALLACE HELENA, MONT. vAucl-IN, CLIFTON L. LINDALE, ceo., WALKER, IAMES E. USS TAYLOR DDE 468 WEBB, ROBERT I. PERRYVILLE, WORMSLEY, FRANCIS B. USS KRETCHMER DER 329 f 17' i n ,, ff! .-fy-.,, ff 259 ., .1 1 THE SCUPFS CUMMITTEE EDITOR Gary J. Crowder, SOG2, USN LAYOUT AND ARTIST Dave Katen, RDSN, USN PHOTOGRAPHERS Van der Roest, AG3, USN Street, AGAN, USN BUSINESS MANAGER Jerry P. Tilbury, RD2, USN ADMINISTRATION AND ADVISOR ENS. MACHEMEHL, USN Our thanks to those people who gave up their time to make the Scope a reality. Gary J. Crowder, USN EDITOR .- v -. v , , L x 5 f K' W . 1- . Q