Currituck (AV 7) - Naval Cruise Book

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A DIVISION Bottom Row: Ham, R., FA; Maxwell, J. T., EN3; Strickland, R. E., EN3; Wehner, D. E., FN; Eichman, C. C, MM3; Blackwell, C. L., MM3; Eaton, D. L., FN. . . . Second Row: Schuiz, L., MM3; Belden, E. F., MM2; LTJG F. T. Nemits; Haygood, B. E., EN1; Gadaleto, F. A., EN3. . . . Third Row: Conley, R. E., MM3; Anthony, L. P., FN; Laurette, P. A., YNSN; Currier, C. H., MM3; Gaudette, F. D., MM3; Lavoie, L. W., FN; Badgeley, D. G., EN3; Meissner, C. W., FN; Zwicky, F. C, EN3; Anderson, A. R., FN; Shumate, T. M., MRS; Pulsifer, A. J., MM3; Morrissey, P. P., ENS. . . . Fourth Row: Stables, J. W., ENS; Kolstee, J. M., FN; Meland, W. M., FN; Kissling, M. L., FN; Hughes, D. J., YNS; Gregory, H. H., YN3. . . . Men Absent from Picture: Goodger, H. H., MMC; Ourada, R. J., MM1; Hargis S. F., MMC; Siegel, L. H., MM3; Molony, S. H., ENS; Logs- don, J. L., FN; Bishop, L. E., FN; Arthur, W. K., FN; Guest, J. R., FN. The A in A Division stands for auxiliaries. The functions of A Division are therefore explained by the title; that is, the care and maintenance of all auxiliary machinery on board ship. Some of the services that A Division maintains are the following: operates the evaporators for the making of fresh water; operates and maintains air compressors for ship ' s service; maintains laundry and all steam heat equipment; op- erates machine shop; repairs and runs ship ' s boat engines (outside the Air Department); repairs the cranes, steering gear and anchor windlass; operates and maintains the ship ' s refrigeration plant and air conditioning units. A Division is an imponant part of the ship ' s team.

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B DIVISION Bottom Row: Rollins, E. C, BT3; McDonald, E. R., FN; Ainsley, R. P., FN; Goodwin, W. C, BT3; Hawkins, H. F., FN. . . . 2nd Row: Evans, E. D., BT3; Davis, E. P., BT1; Chmach, L. C, SIFFIN; Raul, W., BTC; Lufkin, T. G., BT3; Peck H. f., BT2. ... 3rd Row: McKamey, C. A., FN; Folan, D. J., FN; Whiteside, G. H., FN; Repsher, D. L., BT3; Warner, H. H., BT3; Sumski, S. R., BT3. . . . 4th Row: Kinnison, M. L., FN; Donovan, D. J., BT3; Roark, G. E., FN; Brookover, D. R., FN; Cockman, J. D., FN. The Boiler Division on the U.S.S. CURRITUCK (AV-7) has numerous jobs to perform. We test all water aboard the ship; boiler feed water and drinking water. We ' re responsible for fueling the ship at sea and in port. We produce steam to run the main engines and also supply steam to run the turbo- generators which supplies the ship with power for light and electric equipment. We take care of the trim or list of the ship to make sure it ' s on an even keel. The maintenance and repairs of all boiler parts and fireroom equipment also lies with us. The B Division is one of the most important divisions of the artifice branch because without steam from the steam generators or boilers, the ship would be useless. The steam from the boilers supply all steam to run all turbines, main engines and turbo-generators. We supply steam ' to the evap- orators for making drin king water and boiler water. Steam supplies heat to keep the living spaces warm and steam for cooking, baking and laundry purposes.

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R DIVISION Bottom Row: Smith, R. L., DCS; Lowe, J. B., DCS; Ruvolo, A., FP3; Curry, J. D., FA; Hombley, D. S., DCGFA; and MacPherson, W. W., MEFN. . . . 2nd Row: Diliberto, T. A., MEC; Bandy, J. G., MEC; Chcarp, W. L., Clendening; Gunter, H., DCC; and Klemash, S. H., FPC. ... 3rd Row: Bedoian, J., DC1; Biles, J. E., MEFN; Perry, E. R., DCS; Miler, E. R., FP2; Shaffer. C. J., FPS; Teats, A., DCS; Minter, D. C, DCWS; and David, T. R., DC1. ... 4th Row: Deutsch, J. H., ME3; Arsenault, D. H., FPS; Miller, H. E., DCS; Champlin, J. R., ME3; Frieh, J. J., MES; and Clark, C. M., MEFN. . . . Personnel missing from group picture: Soney, A., DCWC; Medley A. J., FPC; Kolowy, J., DC2; Elmasion, M., MES; Sorensen, R. P., ME1; Ander- son, C. L., MEFN; lervolino, R. A., FN; Finotti, D. G., FN. The R Division is the ship ' s repair force and the ratings of the men within are Damage Controlmen, Metalsmiths and Pipefitters. The responsibilities of the Division and personnel are to maintain repairs to the Hull, Hull Fittings, Piping Systems, Boat Hulls and to render assistance to other divisions on the upkeep, maintenance and repair of their equipment. In addition, they must maintain watertight integrity of the ship and to conduct tests, inspections and repairs necessary to keep it so. Also the R Division has the responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of all Fire Fighting, Damage Control and ABC equipment and has a complete knowledge of the equipment as to its capacities, limitations and applica- tions. In order to properly carry out their duties, they have been provided with a Shipfitter Shop, Pipe and Copper Shop, Blacksmith Shop, Welding Shop, Carpenter Shop, Gas Mask Repair Shop and Carbon Dioxide Transfer Room. All these spaces are adequately equipped with the necessary power and hand equipment to permit them to carry out their work.