Bremerton (CA 130) - Naval Cruise Book

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H- w I I i w Q i f N I CDR R. s. Foes 0 W Engineering Oiiicer f . 0.4, , A ,W ftQ,,, an ' Y ' . When steam engines were adopted to drive ships, the age of sail came to an abrupt halt, and the engineers moved to the front. Today, the Bremerton is powered by four main engines capable of 120,000 HP and speeds in excess of 32 knots. The job of making the ship go-controlling the heartbeat so that she can respond to the commands of the Conning Officer-is immensly complicated. The Engineering Departmenfs divisions operate, repair and maintain all the ship's propulsion machinery, both steam boilers and emergency diesels. At the same time they furnish light, electric power, ventilation, heat, refrigeration, compressed air and fresh waterg all the utilities that make life aboard the ship possible and com- fortable. LTJG F. W. HALE LT W. C. R1CHARDsoN Damage Control Assistant Main Propulsion Assistant ff .f I I 1

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ALPH Division Alpha Division Work is of concern to every member ofthe ship's company. ln general, they are in charge of the ship's auxiliariesfg But more specifically-Does the diesel engine in the Whale- boat need overhauling? ls it too cold and you need some heat piped into the compartment? HOW about manufacturing a new gear to replace a Worn out part? Call A Division. A Division ,mix M 1 F57 Rui E L rx Q CE, J wx D if - X vffb .1 Y f 'Al mi fs 'D - f i Q Q Obi l,.g'l, Xwgbfx men are the first on the scene , Whether it be an adjustment to the air-conditioner, defrosting the reefer boxes, boat engineers for the liberty boats, making ice for the iced tea, typing up administrative reports or any of the varied duties that might be assigned them. When trouble calls, you can expect to see one of A Division's mechanics on-the-job getting it back in operating order. This is Alpha Division! . Q- 5 :New