Castor (AKS 1) - Naval Cruise Book

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F The overhaul took place between Novem- ber and February. Winter's first snow caught CASTOR with her boilers torn down. Donkey boilers on the pier provided minor relief and portable electric heaters helped. up

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1 It also meant the loss of half of our fire- power as our two after gunmounts were removed to make space for the hele deck. ff e J f.

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f f' Nearly five months in the yard and 3 forty Percent turnover in personnel meant CASTOR needed training and practige to again become a Well-coordinated team. For this, CASTOR steamed north to Yokos- uka for three weeks of Refresher Training, General Quarters around the clock, fire drills, abandon ship, damage control and gunnery exereisesg all were practiced until they became second nature.