Cogswell (DD 651) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1953 volume:

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U Q W f S05 X , we X A 1 v. . --45 ll CVDJSC is Q' 'S ' Published by the USS COGSWELL QDD-651, ' Assigned to DESTROYER SQUADRON 18 CAPTAIN C. L. CARPENTER, USN Squadron Commander and DESTROYER DIVISION 182 - CAPTAIN L. L. SNIDER, USN Division Commander Qi-7' Lg 'SX 1, musum ,I A11 Rights Reserved ALBERT LOVE ENTERPRISES Atlanta, Georgia IN MEMORIAM L .1 I KENNETH NEIL YOUNGS Seaman Apprentice, USN 1934-1953 KENNETH NEIL YOUNGS was born on March 18, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason Youngs. He attended schools in Little Falls, Minnesota and was active in the Boy Scouts and his church. On the COGSWELL Kenneth was a radarman striker and well-liked and respected for his character and good nature. Tragically lost at sea on the night of February 9, 1953, Kenneth Neil Youngs was a credit to his family and his ship and an exemplary young man. He was a good shipmate who served and died in the finest tra- ditions of the Naval service. I' X CDR EMMETT P. BONNER, USN Commanding Officer COMMANDER Emmett P. Bonner was born in Macon, Georgia. He received his early education in the Lanier High School and attended Mercer University in Macon for one year. His naval career commenced with his enrollxnent at the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis from which he was gradu- ated in June of 1939. A His first duty station Was on board the USS MEMPHIS QCLISJ on which he served from 1939 to 1943 in Communications, Engineering, and Fire Control. The MEMPHIS operated with the Neu- trality Control in the South Atlantic during the War. From the MEMPHIS he was transferred to the USS MIAMI fCL89j Where he served as Air Defense Officer until 1945 with the fast Carrier Task Forces in the Pacific. In 1945 and 1946 he was Gunnery OfHcer on the ST. LOUIS QCL4-9,- Then he attended the US Naval War College, served a tour at the Bureau of Ordnance, and as Executive OHicer of the USS SHANNON QDMZSJ. From the SHANNON he was transferred to Fort Bliss, Texas at the Guided Missile School. His last duty station before reporting on board the COGS- WELL was in the Guided Missile Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. On 8 October 1952 in Piraeus, Greece, CDR Bonner relieved CDR R. S. Crenshaw, Jr. as Com- manding Oiiicer of the COGSWELL. The Captain and his charming Wife fwho pleased the ship with a visit during the cruise, have three children: two boys, Emmett, If-, and Mark, and a girl, Vance. 74 a?ef10Wp Me dapzam on p U. S. qs. COGSWELL KDD-6519 CARE FLEET POST oFFlcE NEW YORK, N. Y. 1 March 1953 After looking through this Cruise Book, the thoughtful reader may wonder Xwhy the'Navyf goes to the effort and expense of sending ships to the Mediterranean. The reasons are many: To give encouragement to our NATO Allies, to gain experience in operating with them, tobecome familiar with the waters in that part of the world, and to increase mutual good feeling and understanding with the people of those coun- tries. The men of the Cogswell, upon returning from the Mediterra- nean, can look back with pride to a record of solid accomplishment in all of these spheres. We also hope that this Cruise Book will give the families and friends of the Cogswell crew a better idea of our ship and our activities, and that in the future it will recall fond memories of those cher- ished associations that are possible only to those who have been shipmates. A Enmett P. BONNER Commanding Officer u-f 1 Officers LCDR P. LAWRENCE MURPHY, US-N Executive Officer LT ALLISON E. DEER, USN Engineering Ofiicer Richmond, Mo. LT JAMES L. COTTER, USNR Gunnery Oilicer Pittsburgh, Pa. LT RICHARD W. JORDAN, USNR Operations Officer Nutley, N. J. LTJG LEONARD F. SCHEMPP, USN Damage Control Oiiicer Los Angeles, Calif. LTJG THOMAS W. SMITH, USNR Electronics Officer Chicago, Ill. LTJG DANA ESTES ICI, USN Asst. Gunnery Officer Brookline, Mass. LTJG THOMAS G. MEHRING, USN ' Main Propulsion Asst. Brooklyn, N. Y. LTJG JOHN R. CORBETT, USNR Communications Officer Williams Bay, Wis. ENS ALAN E. SEELAND, USNR First Lieutenant Elizabeth, N. J. ENS B. DEFOREST JACKSON, USNR ASW Officer Miami, Fla. Chief Petty fiicers J. P. ATKINSON, MMC G. C. BATES, RMC C. H. CANNON, TMC A. E. CIAMPOLI, CSC Louisville, Ky. Hamburg, Ark. Peebles, Ohio Altoona, pa- fg- B- V13-AViS. MMC R. L.'DeMO1fIGE, TMC o. J. KENDALL, ICC W. E. MORGAN, GMC Off Off 1 Texas Cincinnati, Ohio Rock Hall, Md. Edgefield, S. C. 1. D. STAFFORD S B . ' MMC N- M- TAYLOR, HMG F. T. TROGDON, BMC c. P. WEEKS, GMC T an emto, exas Trenton, Tenn. Worthville, N' C. Soddy, Tenn, FIRST DIV ISIO A. AHIQENBERG, SA J. c. BEARD, JR., BM2 J. W. BISCAN, SA R. E. BLACK, SN Baltimore, Md. Mobile, Ala. Mount Olive, Ill. Ottumwa, Igwa J. E. BOWEN, SA W. H. BURK, SA J. E. BURTON, SN H. V. COLLIER, BM1 Millers, Md. Staten Island, N. Y. Essex, Md. Kirbyville, Texas 32 C. C. EICHMANN, SN J. R. FERGUSON, SKSN E. R. HOLROYD, SN H. ILOWIECKI, SA Milwaukee, Wis. Battle Creek, Mich. Fitchburg, Mass. Cobleskill, N. Y. S, H. IEWELL, SN Z. JOHNSON, SN B. A. LAURICELLA, SN P. I. McI.ANE, SN Swanton, Ohio Richmond, Va. Bronx, N. Y. Scranton, Pa. W. J. MILLER, SA R. P. MILLETTE, SN W. A. MOODY, SA T. H. NEB, SN Jersey City, N. I. Hartford, Conn. Norwich, Conn. South Boston, Mass. I.. J. PASQUALETTI, SA R. J. PELLETIER, SN R. C. RAYMOND, SA T. W. SANBORN, SA 31153101 N- Y- Springfield, Mass. Gloversville, N. Y. Philadelphia, Pa- til: 2 J- SMITH, SA A W. D. SMITH, SN E. R. WALKER, Jn.. SN ' ' ' Bmoklynv N- Y- Schaghticoke, N. Y. Winter Park, Fla- - C. W. WooDsTocK, BM3 W. H. YOUNG, SN Kalamazoo, Mich. Timmonsville, S. C. SECO DIV ISIC H. BROWN, SA R.. J. CAREY, SA M. E. CONNOR, SN B. W. DANFORTH, BM3 Baltimore, Md. Albany, N. Y. Niagara Falls, N. Y. Tallapoosa, Ga. R. P. DESMARAIS, SA I.. R. EGER, SN A. E. FREEMAN, SA, R. W. GOWER, Manchester, N. H. Maple Shade, N. J. Thayer, Ill. Guthrie, Ky. QE 7 c -...I+ N? C. M. HAYES, BMS R. E. HENDERSON, SA W. C. HOFFMAN, SA T. Karclash, SA Birmingham, Ala. Milo, Me. New York City, N. Y. Hutchinson, Pa. R. E. LARIVIERE, SA L. R. LASSITER, SA J. LoPRESTI, JR., SA R. J. MARINARI, SN Holyoke, Mass. Howard Beach, N. Y. Ansonia, Conn. Norristown, Pa. R. E. MARSHALL, SN D. H. MCCLURE, SA C. MICALIZZI, SN S. P. MIKLASZEWSKI, SN HUPQWGU, Va- El Monte, Calif. Rochester, N. Y. Maspeth, N. Y. I. B. MONTGOMERY Conway' S' C' Woodside, N- Y- York, Pa., Philadelphia, Pa. 'SN R- W- MOORE, SA n R. MYERS SA J H o'DoNNELL, SN -1 'D W. G. PLUNKETT, SN J. POWELL, SA J. I.. SASSMAN, SA A. SCHUCK, SA New York City, N. Y. Camden, N. J. Sayre, Pa. Camden, N. J. R. T. SMITH, BMI F. E. SPEAK, SN D. E. STARE, SA G. W. VOS, SA New Britain, Conn. Brunswick, N. J. York, Pa. Grand Rapids, Mich G. WALKER, JR., SN F. A. WEIS, SN J. M. WOODS, SN M. P. ZITO, SN Somerville, Mass. Long Island, N. Y. Astoria, N. Y. Baltimore, Md. GUN NERY DIVISIO 4 Photograph not available R. T. ARIQIAIZ GM: c. M. ASPINWALL, SN I J- L- CARROLL, SN J- A- BAROSS, FTS Flushing, Long Isllnd, N. Y. Jacksonville, Fla. Bayonne, N. J. Jefferson, N. Y. D. B. CARTER, GM3 H. A. CARY, SA W. C. CASEY, FT3 J. M. CIEPKA, GM1 McCook, Neb. Ashland, Me. Oakhill, W. Va. Dl11'l10l1C, N- J- L- L- COVINGTON, TMS R. B. cnoms, SN T. R. FITZSIMMONS, SA C. c. GALINEAU, GM3 Kentwood' La' WiUHSb0f0, La- New York, N. Y. Menominee, Mich. H. J. GARLAND, SA J. F. HENNESSY, FT3 Morrison, Ill. Lakewood, Ohio N. F. MALTHANER, TM3 S. G. MATYASZ, TMI ' Erie, Pa. Milwaukee, Wis. ALJ' W. G. JORDAN, SN Sandston, Va. P. MESSINA, SN Passaic, N. J. R.. H. LEGERE, SN Sanford, Me. Q63 'T A C. J. MILLS, SN Cincinnati, Ohio fm, A. P. MINIACI, SN W. J. MORETH, SN R. L. NELSON, SN R. A. O'DONOHUE, SN Bronx, N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y. Minneapolis, Minn. Chicago, Ill. I V. J. ORNER, SN R. F. PACHECO, SN Minneapolis, Minn. Maspeth, N. Y. W. T. PARSONS, SN P. P. PATTERSON, GM3 Lenoir, N. C. Woodside, Long Island, N. Y. R. A. PATTERSON, GM3 D. RAY, SA G- B- RUSTAP, SA B. sTooPs, Gm Woodside, Long Island, N. Y. Beaver, Pa. Modena, Was. Cleveland, Tenn. T. F. SUGRUE, SA F. P. TREMPER, SA T. V. VASQUEZ, SN Providence, R. I. Sidney, N. Y. Watertown, Mass. SUPPLY DIV ISIO T. ,f:flQxAI5 f53 J- L. BELL. csz R. 1.. BERNIER, HN D. A. BERTOLA, SN 1 . . Charleston, S. C. Brunswick, Me. Bridgeport, Conn. 0- BOYKINS, SD3 R. K. CASTLE, SK2 0, C11101-LA SH3 Columbus, Ohio St. Joseph, Mich. Brooklyn, Y. M' C' FEREBEE' SD: Norfolk, Va. J. GANLEY, SA G. W. HAYES, CS3 D. L. HOLDEN, SN HOLLEY, IR., SA Maspeth, Long Island, N. Y. Fresno, Calif. Aberdeen, Md. New York, N. Y. ' .unix P. P. HORBAL, SHS F. B. HUNT, SN C. E. JUPERT, SHS N- W- KNQX, SD1 Philadelphia, Pa, Batavia, N. Y. Green Bay, Wxs. Philadelphia, Pa. L. LARSEN, SN 11. J. LEXA, css c. C. MILLION, SN J. A. MOBILIO, SN Astoria, Long Island, N. Y. Chatham, N. J. Clark, MO- WUFCCSYQF, M355- H. B. NITZ, SN D. E. NUNAMAKER, SN R. E. OSBORNE, sm A. o. PBTERSQN, sm Topeka, Kansas Olean, N. Y. Louisville, Ky. Beloit, Win. E. PEDIGO, SA A. K. SILLIMAN, SN I. S. SPINK, SN J. B. TOUSE, SN Glasgow, Ky. Louisville, Ky. Payneville, Ky. Hillsdale, Mich. D- L- TYLER. SN H. D. v1zs'r, SN WVILLIAMS um D. 'r. WILSON, cs1 -Durand, Mich' Millswne. KY- Nortlmwoodi Iowa Keyser, W. Va. J. WRIGHT, SDI Portsmouth, Va. OPERATIONS DIVISIO R. E. AMOS, RD! R. E. BARDUSCH, ETSN W. A. BEATTIE, ET3 Maplewgqd, N, J, Pittsfield, Mass. Seymour, Ind. C. L. CARLIN, ET3 T. P. CARROLL, RD3 L. R. CLEMENT, RDS Daytona Beach, Fla. Chicago, Ill. Quincy, Ill. . R. ELLER., RDSA J. L. FITZGIBBONS, SOSN R. H. GAERTNER, RDSN Barberton, Ohio , Glen Ellyn, Ill. Pittsburgh, Pa. W. F. BOGDAN, ETSN Westield, Mass. E. D. DAY, RDSN Winchester, Ky. F. A. HOLLAND, RDSN Lansing, Mich. 1 2: , ' 72 x . R, 15. JACOBSEN, RDSN T. A. JONES, 1msN 11. I.. KENNEY, sosN W. J. KERBER, sm Hampton Bays Dodgeville, Wis. Lansing, Mich. Brevard, N. C. Long Island, N. Y. J. P. MASCHINO, SOSN J. J. McCANN, SOSN D. MOVELLI, RDSN M. I. 0'GRADY, S02 Wilmington, N. Y. Chicago, Ill. Endicott, N. Y. Phoenix, Ariz. C. J..ROLOFF, RDSN W. F. 'SARGEANT, SOSN C. R. SCI-IERR, SN E. J. SCI-ILICTE, RDSN Stxllwater, Minn. Dingmans Ferry, Pa. Brooklyn, N. Y. San Diego, Calif. B' JQMAU-EY' RDSN W- D- THOMPSON, soz P. A. vALLUzz1, ETSN E. B. WEINER, F-DSN 't0Wn, Pa- Pax, W. va. Brooklyn, N. Y. Boston. MMS- K. N. YOUNGS, SA Tempa, Ariz. COMMUNICATIONS DIV ISIO V. E. BIGGS, RMS A. BOTTARO, SN W. H. BRIGGS, YNSN D. F. CLASEN, YN3 New Albany, Ind. Brooklyn, N. Y. Glens Falls, N. Y. Davenport, Iowa G. J. COATES, QM3 D. L. DAVIDSON, PNSN W. H. EIGABROADT, YNSN R. E. EVERETT, RMSN Niagara Falls, N. Y. ' Buena Vista, Va. Amsterdam, N. Y. Maryville, Tenn. R. B. GARNER, QMSN R. J. HEPNER, SA I. S. IDZI, SN J. M. LEAPTRUTTE, JR., QMSN Washington, D. C. Akron, Ohio on City, Pa. Auguggg, GQ, L. D. LEZOTTE, QMS K. H. McLELLAN, JR., RMSN W. IIILESIWICK, SN I. W. MORGAN, RH2 Philadelphia, Pa. Brooklyq, N. Y. South Bound Brook, N. J. Knoxville, Tenn. W. RAHN, RMSN L. W. ROBBINS, QM3 R. A. ROSS, YN3 D. J. SARACIN'0, PNSN Temple, Pa.. Lincoln, Ill. Miami, Fla. Pelham, N. Y. 1 as w. R- P3 SCHUQI-Ely, PN3 R. B. STEVENS, QMSN J. D. SWACKHAMMER, RMSN G. H. THOMAS, SN M1m1eaP0l1S, Minn- Ellsworth, Me. New Leicington, Ohio Pawtucket, R. 1. R. R. VBRGIELS, SN K. J. VERHOUGSTRAETE, R. A. WHITE, QMSN Toledo, 01150 TESN Fremont, Ohio Lansing, Mich ENGINEERI G DIVISIC fMain Propulsion A. D. ACQUAVIVA, MM! A. E. AIHCK, FN G. L. BARNES, MMS C. A. BARROW, FN East Orange, N. J. Lexington, Ohio Philadelphia, Pa. Kansas City, Mo. W. E. BEAN, MMS J. D. BEDELI., BTS L. R. BORG, MM3 W. V. BRIETFIELD, BTS Dexter, Me. Linden, Mich. Bradley, Ill. North Muskegon, Mich. T. B. nnucl-1, FN R. 12. BURRELI., MM: R. M. nU'r'rGls1uzrr, FN W. G. CARLSON, FN Lake Charles, La. Rolla, M0- Bfollxa N- Y- Minne3P0li3n Mill!!- IL L. UUKBLN, FN I.. E. DECATUR, MMS V. C. DOBBIN, FN H. ERSTAD, FN Galesbnry, Ill. Widewater, Va. Menominee, Mich. Brooklyn, N. Y. G. A. FAHRNI, MM: A. FARELLA, FN 11. B. FRIDEN, FN J. 11. FURGIULE, BTS Lark, Utah New Brunswick, N. I. Mound, Minn. Wuhingwns P3- Till- ilrviea BTI M. E. GLADWELL, MM3 E. R. GRAHL, BT3 D. F. HAAS, FN ape a' Kansas Broadway. Va- Niles, Mich. Anderson, Calif. W. H. HARVEY, MM1 Belmont, N. C. R. E. JONES, BTS Omalia, Neb. M. E. LARSON, BT3 Le Slieur, Minn. I.. E. MORTENSON, FA Brooklyn, N. Y. D. W. HEATER, FA Summerville, W. Va. I. G. KANTABIA, MIM3 Mason City, Iowa R. E. LAWSON, FN Bangor, Me. P. W. NUTT, I-'N Fairfield, Me. 'Ku .nga R. V. HUMES, MM3 Independence, Kansas P. JONES, FN Pasadena, Calif. F. M. KURYLO, MM3 P. I. IAROSSEE, FA Detroit, Mich. Barrowsville, Mass. E. I. MIRRITHER, FN Woodland, Me. ,i .1 C. O. OWEN, FA Danville, Va. 'NK 4' R. T. MILES, FN Indianapolis, Ind. H. PACHECO, FN Maspeth, N. Y. 2 R. P. PEDERSON, BT3 E. PETRASEK, HMS R. C. REBLING, MMS D. D. REIMER, FN Mirinette, Wh, Austin, Texas Salamanca, N. Y. Green Bay, Wiz. A. SCI-IEELE, FN R. S. SCOTT, FN J. H. SEBREE, BT3 A. S. SEE, MM2 Central Islip, Long Island, N. Y. Cornish, Me. , Gridley, Ill. Winchester, Va. E. I.. SEGERS, FN W. E. SHEA, FN J. E. Sm, FA W. L. STICKELE, MM2 Columbia, S. C. Portsmouth, N. H. Baltimore, Md. Pouglikeepile, N- Y- O. T. STIKE, BTI R. G. THOMPSON, MMS D. E. WAGNER E. D. WITT, FN Somerset, Mass. Bismarck, N. D. Pittsburgh, Pa. HHIl0V91': Ill' ENGINEERING DIVISIO fRepairj P. B. BOHANEK, DCFN I. J. BRENNAN, EMFA M. COISMAN, FN R. D. CRETTOI., DCFN Cleveland, Ohio WHkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Lena, Wisconsin Niles, Michigan J. F. DEL GUIDICE, EMIPFN J. A. DERYN, MES E. C. FERRANCE, EMI O. D. GLOVER, MMFN New Rochelle, New York Perth Amboy, New jersey Carthage, New York Owens Crossroad, Alabama V. E. GRIER, FA C. W. HATFIELD, FN L. W. HATTON, ME3 R. J. HAZUDA, FA Manhattan, New York Alexander, Maine Tip City, Ohio Rochelle Park, New Jersey Q 1 W. E. HOBBY, EMIFA D. I.. HUMMI, EMFA R. JOHNSON, FP3 R. D. LOOPER, EMFN Meridian, Mississippi Minneapolis, Minnesota Charlotte, North Carolina Cleveland, Ohio F. MESLENER, MM3 J. T. MONTANA, MEFN J. W. MORGAN, ICFN R. K. MORGAN, ENDI Bronx, New York Utica, New York Edina, Missouri Windber, Pennsylvania J- J. MOTTER, FN L. J. NAVRATII., IC3 E. R. PLUMLEY, EN3 G. A. ROBINSON, FN Edina, Missouri Chicago, Illinois Monson, Massachusetts Aida, Nebril-Ska J6f5c':':MfR.B'1f1 C- M- SAWIN, MMFA D. D. scuunnn, M113 B. H. TURNBAUGH, EN3 g ' mms Manchester: Iowa Aberdeen, South Dakota Steubenville, Ohio J. E. WALKER, ENFN Detroit, Michigan Crew Members iNot Pictured OFFICERS ' LT W. R. Herndon, USNR LTJG s. H. Lynah, sc, USNR ENS Neil J. Erickson, SC, USNR ENS Richard S. Christy, USN ENS Paul C. Peltoh, USN CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS FCC R. J. Bleau QMC G. G. Cole BTC H. W. Johnson MMC B. E. Jones MMC C. H. Smith CSC C. J. Wordell ENLISTED GM3 J. H. Apperson FN G. F. Cass FN' N. B. Clarke SA W. J. Goodell SN R. L. Spicer BM3 A. J. Spikes ggtgf . r- J if is A 1231.5 I sf M 4- V Q f , W. ,W , ,Q sv vfyww cp, wi H f hr - , f ' 5 1 nfl -myw, Q' f ' ,, - r ,- ' V flip ' ' ff v Q? V N 4 f.2,'3i11W'2 aff Y f 1 Q v gif, X , . ' M m g A V5 ' M m V . : g 'X K , Q 1 ' f . ., 1 .ff f- 1 y' , X' ,,maw Qk4rMf ,g. f ,f 'QQ WAV 1411, www ,Q- , . - ,,. Q , . Q-xv,.wf1 .,ww , W 'www ,ww -N . sf ,wfwffrmcifrf w w -f .- fwfwf X 1 4 ,X f, ,XIV 5,92 :J 5 23615 ,wwsw f '. 5 3: , W 'QQMMMW-1 11,4 W , 1 ,Q 'f -,th ' . ,rfxfiw 5' G.. 4 -,me , -1.1, B' if , .,.. 5 I ' x ' ,- if lfil WA: x. 332 5 1' , A A ' ' f i,frPfV:vmY W , , .V A . fffiii . , ,, H ,A Q, ,uf xg , - . : M if Q?ff2,2f , - fx--fwr' ' ' ,. a , V, ,,M V Q, ,:4, V W. A ,I,-, f, W , -. ' ' f,,w:,ff'E.Q3mQ1g?:Ej'iff452 Q2 :q2.1f1 2'Qf, ' e- 9 ibf-wMf,,w V v ' 'X'k 1z'iiZ -rcw'W' I ' of-Q-rgqgviifilgfiqjgflfigiafgg, , r wif ,, X'-Yikkrryi-Qiyff mfmfmh A ,Q KW ,, Q L THE SHIP THE USS COGSWELL CDD-6515, a 2050 ton de- stroyer of the Fletcher class, was built by the Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine and launched on June 5, 1945. Her keel was laid oh February 1, 1943. The COGSWELL was launched with Mrs. Donald C. Bingham, wife of a Navy Captain and daughter of the late RADM james Kelsey Cogswell, USN, and Mrs. Francis Cogswell, widow of the late CAPT Francis Cogswell, USN, as co-sponsors. The destroyer was named in honor of both RADM and CAPT Cogswell. RADM James K. Cogswell was a native of Wiscon- sin and entered the Naval Academy in 1863. He was aboard the USS OREGON during the historic dash around Cape Horn to join the North Atlantic Squadron in time to contribute to the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago in 1898. For eminent and conspicuous conduct in that decisive- battle he was promoted to commander. RADM Cogswell died in Florida in 1908. His son, CAPT Francis Cogswell, was born in Ports- mouth, New Hampshire, and was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state in 1903. During World War I, CAPT Cogswell was awarded the Navy Cross. He died in 1939 at Bremerton, Washington. The USS' COGSWELL was placed in commission on August 17, 1943 at the Boston Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, with CAPT Harold Thomas Deuterman, USN as her first skipper. 1 ,,1l.'.'!l .,,,mx i ,'-Q, .gs:,,.., 1'1 1 'Y l ' A '- g' '9 .Q-any 482' During World War II the DD-651 saw combat action in C92 nine star operations, all in Pacific waters. 'The COGSWELL and two other destroyers sank two sur- face units, one trawler and one destroyer, later identified as the MATSU. She is credited with shooting down three enemy aircraft. The COGSWELL also earned the Navy Occupation Service Medal, Pacihc, for her activities in occupied Japanese waters during the period of Septem- ber 2, 1945 to December 5, 1945. By Directive dated January 1947, the COGSWELL was placed out of commission, in reserve, attached to the US Atlantic Reserve Fleet. The DD-651 was returned to active duty on June 7, 1951 when she was recommissioned at the'Naval Base, Charleston, South Carolina under the command of CDR R. S. Crenshaw, Jr., USN. After a Shakedown run and a period of training at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba the COGSWELL arrived in Newport, Rhode Island for operations under the type commander in April 1952. In Jiily 1952, the COGSWELL entered the Charles- town Navy Yard, Boston, for five weeks availability and on August 26, 1952 she sailed on a six month cruise of Northern Europe and the waters of the Mediter- tanean Sea. eOn October 10, 1952 CDR Emmett P. Bonner re- lieved CDR Crenshaw as commanding officer. Statistics Overall Length - ........ - ........ ---- .......... ------- 376 feet Beam --- ................. -- .... - ------------- ..... 40 feet Speed ............ - .... - .... ------ ..... .. ...... --- 35 knots Displacement ..... -- W-- ..., - ,.., - 2,050 tons The Cruise Y A PICTORIAL REVIEW' of the cruise of Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea by the USS A COGSWELL IDD-6511 from August, 1952 to F ebruary, 1 9 5 3 . STATISTICALLY We... Steamed 24,181 miles, a distance equal 'to cir- cumnavigating the globe 'Used 1,645,745 gallons of fuel oil Drank 453,600 cups of coffee Smoked 1,532,000 cigarettes 466,600 pkgs.D Ami exchanged our money . . . British pound ........... ...... - 352.80 Turkish lira .... . . . .... 2.8 for 351 French francs . . . . . . 350 for 351 Italian lire ....... . . . 625 for 351 Greek drachmae .... . . . 15,000 for 351 And :aw . . . A city twenty centuries old in a remarkable state of preservation CPompeiiD The largest cathedral in the World CSt. Peter's in Romeb What is generally conceded to be the world's greatest architectural creation fthe Par- thenon in Athensb Two of the world's active volcanoes CStromboli The The The One One The And and Mt. Vesuviusj world's most famous resort Cthe French Rivierab H supreme masterpiece of Byzantine archi- tecture and one of the world's greatest buildings fthe Hagia Sophia in Istanbulj scene of St. Paul's first preaching in Eu- rope Cthe ruins of the ancient city of Philippi, near Kavalla, Greeceb of the World's largest and most famous bridges Cthe Firth of Forth bridge, Edin- burghj of the world's most beautiful and unusual cities CVeniceD most remarkable natural fortress in the world CGibra1tarD numerous ancient and historical churches, palaces, and castles EDINBURGH Edinburgh Cusile. ASK ANY OF US what the best liberty city we hit in Europe was and the answer will no doubt be Edinburgh, Scotland. The name of Scotland's second largest city has become synonymous with good times and everlasting interest. The hospital- ity, interest and friendliness of the 'people was left unequalled. Their gracious' courtesy was accepted and appreciated by all hands. Upon stepping from the train station, after a ride through the multi-colored lowlands, the most prominent feature of the city, her natural beauty and color, cannot help but be noticed. Walking north on Princes Street, the Princes 'Gardens on the left presented a most beautiful display of floral : i X I, Z I fl Nags. f 4, -,fy j. '. 5' gif if Z, X ,W f'5. xmv'l'E?'fse- Q X 5 , 1 ff' Z , X my ' 1 wie., 7X ig F , I always wondered what they wore under those kiln! arrangements. The cuckoo clock, the Seal of Edin- burgh, and many astronomical figures all in tiny true colored blossoms were masterpieces of design and display. Backgrounding the park are high green hills summited by castles, greatest of them being the Edinburgh Castle, around which the history of Edinburgh and Scotland itself is cen- tered. From the castle we got a breathtaking View of the whole of Edinburgh starting at the very bot- tom of the castle fwhich appears to be part of the very foundation rocks on which it's builtj, was the antique grassmarket. Here aristocrats shop keepers, lawyers, men of business, the rich and the poor alike existed on the narrow strip from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, keeping as close as possible to the only protection they knew. Further away the beginning of 'cNew 3 Town borderlined by Princes Street. Modern shops, department stores, hotels, and other places of business reminded us much of most large Amer- ican cities. Beyond uNew Town the hilly COUHUY' sides cut off by the Firth of Forth on the North Sea, with the world famous Forth bridge. Edinburgh-her people are p1'0Ud, and they have every right to be, for nature has indeed picked her to be a favorite. The Scots-Americans have them stereotyped as tight fisted, kilt wearing, funny talking people. Now we know better! Thrifty? Possibly, but tight-never! Their dreSS is as modern as any fwe saw very few kiltsls and their brogue is music to the ears of all: for what greater music is there than that of Stevenson, Scott, and Burns. DUVER DOVER, the city of .the White Cliffs, and one of England's hardest bombed cities of World War II, welcomed all hands with a show of hospitality unequalled throughout our cruise. The people went all out to show us a great time with dances and parties and were more than anxious to tell us stories of the city and her experiences of the war. She probably experienced the most unique type of bombing and shelling of any war, being shelled and buzz-bombed from across the English Channel, a 22 mile stretch at that point, by the Nazis at Bologne and Calais, France resulting in over 400 hits on the city. September 26, 1952 was the eighth anniversary of the last shell to be fired on the city. Dover Castle was the most popular place for the camera bugs and sight-seers. Tours were con- ducted by Castle guards through the Keep, the living quarters of English Kings and Queens in the 17th century and later a dungeon for prison- ers of many wars. The buildings of the 6'Keep are all about 700 years old and are used today as show places for weapons of war used in the days When the castle was used to fortify the city. Reception in Dover. The White Cliffs of Dover ,.....m,r.,.,,,...,. Y LO D0 OUR LIBERTY in London, the Capital of the Great British Empire, was dulled only by a bit of bad Weather fthe ever present fogj and entirely too short ai visit. To fly over London is a matter of minutes, to drive through it, a matter of hoursg to useew London is the work of years. The stories of her pomp, her greatness of -beauty, her appear- ance of powerg her impressiveness of history are not exaggerated. Most of us were able to take in Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliaxnent, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Num- ber 10 Downing Street. No one missed Picadilly Circus around which is centered the night life and every other kind of life of London. What can We Write about London that has not already been Written a thousand times? Sl1e?s great! Buckingham Palace. 5,9 gen Picudlll ATHENS V The Parthenon. EARLY in October the COGSWELL dropped an- chor in Phaleron Bay at Piraeus, Greece ,and offi- cially became a part of the Sixth Fleet upon' re- lieving the USS CORRY. Piraeus is the port for Athens but, excepting, the Fantasio, Tony's, and John Bull',s Bar, had little to offer liberty-wise. However, in sight of and only a few drachmaes away from Piraeus, is Athens-the cradle of civilization and the- birth- place of the gods which has inspired the art of centuries and the essence of philosophy. In many respects Athens is a very modern city but its focal point is the ancient Acropolis with its classic ruins and the Parthenon, one of the world's greatest architectural Wonders. These sights, combined with warm weather and clear skies, oifered the best opportunity of the cruise for pictures. Tours to the Acropolis included the Propylea fthe processional entrance to the Par- thenonj, the Erechtheum with its Porch of the Caryatids, the beautiful little NIKE APT EROS fWingless Victory, , the Odeum of Herodes Athcus, the theater of Dionysus, the Parthenon, and Mars Hill where St. Paul preached to the Athenians. The tours then Went to the Temple of Zeus and the white marble Olympic Stadium which has been rebuilt on the site of the original games. The irst of the modern revival of .the Olympic games was held in this stadium in 1896 and runners carry the flame from this scene to the games. During the October visit CDR Bonner relieved CDR 'R. S. Crenshaw, Jr. as commanding officer of the COGSWELL. We also made two visits to Piraeus-Athens during January. During the lat- ter of these the ship was relieved by the USS GLENNON and began the trip homeward. Greek Guard. M6 ' 6355343 SALO IK OM., 11 'AQ ,M ff ,,,.....1? '5 Acropolis, Athens,.Greece. TWICE VISITED was Salonika, the second largest city of Greece and the largest in Macedonia. Al- though the city dates back to antiquity fit for- merly was called Thessalonika in honor of the sister of Alexander the Greatj, it is quite modern, having been largely rebuilt following a fire which raged the city in 1918. The singular hospitality of the Greek people and the large American colony effected good lib- erties in Salonika. Due to the efforts of the Ameri- can Women's Club and the USO, canteens were established during both our visits. During the second visit a local club was the scene of two ship's Ship's Party. parties with local Greek girls as hostesses, Tours included a number of famous churches, among them the Hagia Sophia and the Church of St. George with its excellent mosaics. The remark- ably preserved St. Paul's Chapel at which St. Paul taught is located here. The White Tower of kthe Venetians dominates the shoreline. Many of us visited the American Farm School Where American' instructors are teaching modern farming methods to Greek students. An even larger number visited the American Small Bar which is graced by Veron- ica from salonika. It fakes two to tango. KAVALLA, GREECE View of Kavalla from a hillside. ' KAVALLA was twice visited by the COGSWELL' but it oifers little liberty-Wise. It is located on an inlet of the Aegean Sea and is the chief Greek center for tobacco processing and exporting. Ka- valla. has a population of about 50,000g the nearby hills were the scene of fierce guerrilla lighting dur- Open air theater. ing and following World War II. The site of the ancient city of Philippi is only a few miles away and the tours to these ruins were Worthwhile. Philippi was the scene of St. Paul's first preaching in Europe and it was to the church here that the epistle to the Philippians was addressed. Sidewalk cafe in Kuvulla. The White Tower Sulonlku. Athens harbor. ARGOSTOLI is notable chiefly because it was the smallest port visited during the cruise. It has a population of about 7,000 and is the capitol of Cephalonia, the largest of the Ionian Islands. There are about 250 small villages on the island which has an irregular coastline and is largely mountain- ous. Argostoli was occupied by both the Germans and the Italians during World War II until its liberation. Its people have done a creditable job of restoring vast amounts of bomb damage. The promenade of the villagers on the city square on Sunday night was an unusual sight. The Warm weather enjoyed here prompted a hiking party' to the mountains. Relief of command. Bo UIWY- ill! M .9 1 5 X' KA 1' 'Gr ,L ILM A... .K '- fy K1 5 H ONORS GEN 0 Cemetery in Genoa. GENOA was our first stop in Italy and is consid- ered one of our best liberty ports. It is the chief seaport of Italy and evidence of its glory as a maritime power are in evidence. Foremost of the navigators Genoa gave to the world is Columbus. The city is surrounded by ancient walls and forts, and the steep and narrow streets of the harbor section are very picturesque. Dominating Genoa's skyline and an attraction for liberty par- Constaniine Arch. ties was the skyscraper Gratticelli Hotel with its roof-top Olympo Restaurant. A spectacular View of the city can be seen from the restaurant. Tours of Genoa, strangely enough, included a trip to its lone cemetery where impressive statuaries on graves is a tradition. Notable among the many flower gardens is the park at Victory Square with the ships of Columbus designed in flowers. Augusta Buy, Sicily-lemon fl cenier of Europe. - Xb., P-. . , A I ' -a 4 f F ' ' The Home of Columbus E Q U ,A .M ,Artis wH0 1'2 gxqq, ffofv65T , stump, -6 Paspufqris 5 S ' 'fiisrdi Ne Hffffs' fbi ' W.. W N 68,405 Lenmfvg n F T ff JL vu - , 'fix 1 ' XX ,Nt l X 'xx W! 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Vesuvius, which last erupted in 1944, dominates the view of the city from seaward. The history of Naples dates back to the 4th century B.C. and its streets are paved with large blocks of volcanic basalt. While the downtown area has many modern buildings and impressive villas are seen in the out- lying areas, Naples everywhere shows effects of the extensive damages suffered during World War II. The You speak, Joe response to an inquiry about price to a street peddler was a byword on the ship. In addition to visits to such nearby sites as Pompeii, Capri and Sorrento, Naples itself offers much for the sight-seer: a number of medieval castles, numerous churches, the San Carlo Opera House, the large arcade in the center of town with its glass roof, and cameo factories. i While in Naples Aldo Miniaci, Daniel Saracino, Joseph Furgiuele, and Angelo Farella visited rela- tives, who live nearby. A notable incident which occurred in Naples was the storm which forced boating to be secured one night. Since the COGS- WELL was anchored in the outer harbor, our liberty party was stranded on fleet landing and had to accept emergency accommodations on other ships in the inner harbor luntil the weather mod- erated. View of Mt. Vesuvius from Naples. Castle Nuovo. , Q K Aix POMPEII Grand entrance to Umberto Galbry. Municipal Plaza in Naples. DURING our stay in Naples, a few of us had the opportunity to take a tour of Pompeii. Roaming through the famous ruins of the city, held the interest of all of us. Our guide gave us a good deal of the history of the ill-fated city that was buried by a 72 hour shower of rocks, stone, and volcanic debris when Vesuvius mouthed, her fury in the year 79 AD. The uncovered buildings, ave- nues, and courts are unbelievably well preserved: Homes have been completely uncovered and par- tially rebuilt providing visitors with a clear pic- ture of how the people lived when the metropolis was thriving. Men have been Working on the city for 250 years. The museum at the entrance to the city contains mummified bodies of men, animals, and many priceless' relics of the civilization be- fore ruin. i Busy intersection in downtown Naples. TRIESTE 'THE FREE TERRITORY of Trieste is divided into two zones: one, affectionately known as Lower Slobbovia, is governed by Yugoslavia, the other jointly US and British Forces. We visited Trieste twice and experienced the closest to Stateside lib- erty of any port we hit. The modern shops and department stores showed merchandise from all parts of the world. An abundance of American made automobiles and English speaking! people made us feel quite at home. The US troops of Trieste, known as TRUST, operate a large post exchange, where prices are far more moderate than at the civilian stores, and the Sugal 'Bowl. At the latter, American dishes and, best of all, cold American beer, are served. It was the most popular liberty spot in the city. Honorsfor second place go to the uKit Kat Club. TRUST also operates the Hangar Club with facili- ties for athletics and dancing, a library, and snack- bar. For the sight-seers and camera bugs there were many points of interest including the Preffetura on Piazza Unita. Formerly the palace of the Aus- The P.X. trian Governor, this beautiful building with its intricate mosaic facade today houses governmental omces including those of the Zone President. Over- looking the whole of Trieste on San Giusto Hill is the San Giusto Fortress which was built in 1470 as protection from the Turks. Tours were con- ducted to the famous Miramar Castle. This Pearl of the Adriatic was built by Archduke Maxi- milian of Austria before leaving on his ill fated Mexican adventure. Piazza Unita. , K K VENICE The Queen of the Seas WE ARRIVED in the unique city of canals on the 11th of December after a ive hour cruise from Trieste. Our arrival found all hands at the rails with their cameras clicking at the immediate view of the city. Nearly all of the historic points of interest could be captured on iilm from the ship. The sight that is Venice is the gondola traHic on the 160 canals crossed by hundreds of bridges which are the streets and avenues of the 118 islet city. They make up the only means of conveyance the city has and are maneuvered by the skilled gondoliers in a fascinatingmanner. The innumer- able splendid churches and palaces of the city speak clearly of her past grandeur, wealth, and power. Her history dates back to modest beginnings of the Sth century, reaching her height of power in the 15th century. The power of the ,city was known in every court of the world. With the dis- covery of the Western World and new passes to Asia her might began to decrease. Venice was rec- ognized then as she is now as a city of churches Saint Mark's and the Campanile. and palaces floating on water, blazing with color and lights, and filled with treasures of art. Still standing today, representative of her color- ful history are St. Marks Church, the Gothic pal- ace of the Doges ffrom which the Bridge of Sighs leads to the old prisonsl, the Moors Clock Towe and the Library of St. Marks. Venice will long be remembered by us as one of the most colorful and interesting visits of our cruise. ra ll' 719' 7ilLfl Kylix? VS-T X f X X V XKUQZ -V fi' LH fl to pl 'Wi f'Fi11fIfV i lim fy A TIL .-if ' f, f SV P 1 H ' fe ff e i. 2' nf' , gi! If 4 52? 1- S 5 :E is ff? 4 ,ga l l h xl in ' I -di' cf-- ' ?fe-- fi iff - Zi.: FNS '7 Q ,L N 4, of v . Y '55 !.- . NX.. 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The Dolma Bahce Palace, which faces the Bos- porus straits where we were anchored, is a mon- ument to the wealth and power of the Sultans who for so many centuries, ruled the fabulous city. We found Istanbul to be two cities, a blending of the old and the new. The newer part of the city is little different from any modern European city and abounds in large numbers of late model American cars. Across the Golden Horn the older city can be seen with its narrow cobblestone streets, small shops, and mosques with their minarets. Many of us took advantage of the daily tours of the city that were offered and became acquaint- ed with the city of Constantinople, as Istanbul was known for so many centuries. We were shown many fine examples of the Roman, Byzantine, and Turkish arts that are scattered throughout the city. The Blue Mosque fnoted for its interior of blue porcelain mosaicj, the Museum of St. Sophia, the Mosque Xof Sulyman the Magnificent, and the Underground Cistern offered the sight-seers a Souvenir-hunting in Turkey. The Blue Mosque glimpse of an early civilization. One ofthe high- lights of the tour was a visit to the old Sultan's Palace where much of the acc.umulated wealth of the many Sultans can be seen. Memorable, too, was the Covered Bazaar where one can find almost anything at really preposterous prices fbargaining is expected and part of the visitj. For those of us who wished to sample some of the exotic Turkish dishes, many fine restaurants are available: Abdullah Efendi, the Park Hotel, and the Taksim Municipal Casino. A popular place was the USO canteen. Especially during our lirst visit, the USO proved to be the focal point of the night life of the liberty parties. There were dances held each night and during our. first visit an excellent USO troupe entertained. But whether we spent our time sight-seeing, souvenir shopping, or tipping a few at the Picca- dilly, Havana, or the Kit Kat, we found Istanbul interesting and a city of contrasts. , f + ff S .Ac-PQ v-6 'Q Xl. QR Y' I f X DMYLVQ QMS O16 N 5 mx , X 602753 DE-1 M 5 B' UD?-'YES f I X ,. X K FEE G-lugciliugna We ex-kia -L X is egg me NEW LOOHEM Ji' fx 9 ., 5 . My 7 , ,km - N' UIY- fi 'Agway ,. irq V 3, .i f rye, WK i .VFX ,f 451 ur '1 Qt-if ' NY, vw fl V W X Emi 4 I YH ll , Wx H V U M553 f li ., f if -ll ,gf if f. ' MM XX Vi I L , ve' lim' lf N f -.AY f .TI-IE RA. ONE OF the highlights of the, cruise was the eleven days at Cannes on the French Riviera over Christmas and New Year's. The Riviera, also known as the Cote d'Azur, is the major playground of Europe. The region is celebrated for its scenic beauty, mild climate, and luxuriant vegetation. It is dotted with fashionable villas, resorts and hotels in a setting of beautiful gardens. Within easy reach of Cannes and our lib- erty parties were such famous resort cities as Nice, Juan les Pins, Antibes, Golfe Juan, and Monte Carlo. Although the Riviera is at its best during the summer, the weather was pleasant and there was an abundance of things to do during our stay. The yacht basin at Cannes with its amazing num- ber of yachts, the beaches, and Monte Carlo were points of interest. Tours to the perfume factory at Grasse were popular and a number took the tours for skiing at Auron and Valburg in the French Alps. Those who took the Valburg tour over Christmas will long remember the beautiful Pere Noel Goleuflzur. Christmas Dinner. torchlight procession on skiis from the top of the mountain to the local church. All of the ships in the harbor were decorated for Christmas. A majority of the crew attended church services Christmas Eve at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Nice or the Nice American Protestant Episcopal church. Christmas Eve Day the ship played host for a Christmas party to fifty under- privileged French children. LTJG Schempp gave a convincing performance as Santa Claus in- his White cotton yhiskers. The night life of the Riviera, if expensive, was notable. Maxim's, the Normandy Club, the Three Bells, and Tony's were popularz All hands bought perfume at the numerous shops and there was an abundance of appropriate souvenirs. An unfor- tunate occurrence was the storm which blew up one night during our stay in Cannes: the COGS- WELL, which was alongside the tender EVER- GLADES and inboard of a nest of three destroyers, suffered considerable damage before the other ships could get underway. Fifty French War orphans were entertained aboard ship Christmas Day at Cannes,.France. Remember those darling orphans in Cannes? Eff- C A XY 4- f' e Ps Q i , 01 Q .Il N 2- 5? Q 3 f 'ZX Q -h Ez? xfggi. X ,- I! X T' ,f Q LY Q' ' N' , 4 ' N ' ' , 0 ,l A ' s - 'Aix MDF! ' is W VK X - qu, 1 T' -H . IZTGQH ,fi 'J If, f Q . WLC? ff W 'X J ' 'rs X 0 1 P 1 Q 44 X, SL Q7 f of f fi 6312565.23 W I GIBR LTAR AS THE SIGHTING of the Rock of Gibraltar had heralded our entrance into the Mediterranean area, it also marked our departure from Europe and the beginning of the long trip homeward. The '5Rock, together with the mountainous tip of Africa to the south, form the ancient 6'Pil- lars of Hercules. Gibraltar is a British crown colony and, after so many months of foreign lan- guages, We found English-speaking people refresh- ing. We stopped here only one day but were able to see most of Gibraltar becauseof its small area. The city is impressive in its cleanliness and its many shops offer an excellent opportunity for shopping. The tour of the 'Rock,' itself revealed a vast fortress, all underground and practically self-suHi- cient. An evidence of a previous occupation is an old Moorish castle, now serving as a jail. Most of the night life in Gibraltar has a Spanish flavor and Spain is only a few hundred yards away. As the ship left Gibraltar we took our last look at Europe. The cruise had been altogether reward- ing but all hands looked forward to the return home. t The Rock. South Port Gate which forms part of Charles V Walls Gibraltar View of southern section of town. ai? CRUISE CALENDAR September ...... ..... R osyth September ...... ..... 4 - Dover October ....... ........ P iraeus October .... ...... S alonika October .... ...e. K avalla October -.-- - .ro,o - Argostoli October ....... ...... A ugusta November ...... ..... I - Genoa November Istanbul November Salonika December .... ...... N aples December December December January ...... January .... January ....... ,I January .... January ..--- January ,-,,.-, ---ug Trieste M-- M--- Venice -- Trieste -- Cannes Piraeus Istanbul Kavalla Piraeus Gibraltar ' u STAFF Editor-ENS A. E. Seeland Photography-ENS R. S. Christy, E. C. Fen-ance, EM1g R. K. Morgan, END1 Layout and Copy-ENS B. D. Jackson, R. P. Schuller, PN3g M. J. O'Grady, S025 J. B. Touse, SN5 E. D. Witt, FNg C. J. Roloff, RDSN Art-LTJG L. F. Schempp, P. A. Valuzzx, SN