Bremerton (CA 130) - Naval Cruise Book

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l l EJ FACT 81 FICURF, Departed Long Beach 20 October 1959 Returned To Long Beach 13 February 1960 Length of Cruise 115 Days Miles Traveled 412,082 Fuel Oil Consumed 1,877,392 gallons Days ln Port 1144.5 Days At Sea 70.5 Mail Received 10,483 lbs. Mail Dispatched 3,629 lbs. Air Mail Stamps Sold 28,075 Number of Persons Aboard 1,073 Total Amount Paid Crew 377,925 Meals Served 370,185 Potatoes Consumed 11,353 lbs. Cigarettes Sold 66,763 packages Coffee Consumed 5,592 lbs, or 486,504 cups Fresh Water Distilled 1,315,716 gallons 2 ' l

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OPER TIO The Operations ,Department serves as BREMERTONE nerve center , using installed electronic equipment to coordinate attack and early warning information. ln addition, this equipment is utilized toladvise ship control of the presence of land, surface and air contacts, or other possible dangers, particularly during low visibility. The bulk of this function is performed by the Radarmen in Combat Information Center. Standing behind the radarmen are, however, the electronics technicians. These ETls may be found at any time of the day or night swinging from a mast or crawling through the bowels of the ship in their never-ending duty of keeping the electronics equipment working. Additionally, the Operations Department arranges and coordinates services necessary to conduct the many practices which are essential to a well-trained ship. lt serves as the link between the ship and the various commands which furnish targets, aircraft, and operating areas for the conduct of these practices. , CDR J. A. WALKER Operations Officer LT R. F. MCBAIN CIC Officer Whols confused P