Des Moines (CA 134) - Naval Cruise Book

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Div'sion to the DES MOINES. All vehicles aboard ship and those which may be attached to the ship are taken care of by the Diesel Group. The Machine Shop Group turns out precision parts which are unavailable through normal channels or are needed in an emergency. Although their equipment is limited compared to shore installations, the machine shop personnel have always been able to perform all tasks required of them and, in addition to the Work done for this ship, have often been called upon to lend a hand to other ships in the fleet. The fourth group, the Pump and Deck Machinery Group, has charge of hydraulic equipment not con- nected with the guns which includes the steering equip- ment, anchor Windlass and airplane crane. This group also maintains the emergency fire pumps located throughout the ship, the deck Winches, hangar hatch and gasoline system. Their responsibility also includes the Washer, extractors, dryers, presses, and button Crushers in the laundry, the scullery equipment in the mess hall, and mixers, choppers, grinders, and other equipment in the galley. The extent and diversity of jobs done by A Division call for a variety of skills and the DES MGINES is fortunate in having a group of men in A Division who are Well qualified. ' Diesel gang. FRONT ROW: D. L. Marcorelle, FN: F. J. Maechling, MM3 .... SECOND ROW: A. J. Boudreau, MM3: A. J. Hefferon, MRFN: D. D. Truzinski, FA: H. J. Berge, MM2: Lt. Ci.g.J W. T. Berner: F. C. Moran, MM2: R. T. Long FA: E. D. Lasku, FN: N. E. Kan- forowicz, FA .... THIRD ROW J. D. McCubbin, FA: F. M. Har- rington, Jr., MM1: J. J. Rezen- des, FN: R. M. Pufrykus, FA: W A. Reh, FA: J. R. McDuffee, FN, D. R. Morris, MM3: W. E. Bru- nofte, FA: M. G. llg, FN: V Mummaw, Jr., MM3.

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, I haw Auxiliary machinery gang. FRONT ROW: E. W. Roxby, EN3 G. G. Horn EN2' R. M. Leird EN3: D. J. dross, FN: R. K. Barr: EN3: R. E. Rummell, MR3. . . SECOND ROW: J. A. Campbell MM3: P. J. Trzcinski, ENDFN: N. E. Senella, MMC: G. K. Gan- ser, MRC: Lt. fi.g.J W. T. Berner: Mach. A. J. Karetnuk: J. M. Mc- Cue, MMC: H. D. Bell, EN2: E. D Kasper, FA. . . . THIRD ROW: T. E. Stanley, FA: D. W. Cum- mings, FA: H. E. Butz, MM3: L M. Roberts, EN1: C. Bowman, FN: C. E. Boston, MM2: E. L. Al- len, Jr., EN3: F. D. Lee, Jr., MR2: H. I.. Maxwell, EN1: R. E. Downs, EN3: C. A. Webster, FA. a I ?fA99DlVISlON is a unit of the Engineering De- partment responsible, with very few exceptions, for all of the mechanical operation equipment on the ship located outside the main machinery spaces. The division's twenty-six operating spaces are disposed throughout the ship. The personnel consist of Machinist's Mates, Machin- ery Repairmen, Enginemen, and Stockers and are di- vided into four groups. The Refrigeration and Ice Machine group operates and maintains the main refrigeration system making it possible for us to enjoy fresh meat and vegetables even though we are at sea for considerable periods of time. Refrigerators, scuttlebutts, and the equipment in the ugedunkn stand is also maintained by this group. Numerous compressors and coolers of air-conditioning systems which serve the ship's vital spaces such as CIC and the plotting rooms, the magazines and the midships living quarters are all maintained by A Division as is the steam heating system in the Winter. The Diesel Group is responsible primarily for keep- ing in top condition the emergency diesels which drive generators for emergency light and power in case of casualty to the main turbo generators. ln addition they maintain the engines in all the ship's boats and, when called upon, other boats which may be attached

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Operaflng 'fuel oil heaters. Repairing Air compressor. D'visior1 THE HB DIVISIONDS primary duty is the operation, maintenance and repairs of the shipis boilers. The DES MOINES is a steamship and the main engines and the entire ship's auxiliaries receive their power, either directly or indirectly from steam produced by the boilers. Therefore, the importance of the HBW Divi- sion is readily seen. The formation of steam is relatively simple-the transfer of heat to a mass of water will produce steam. Modern ships and corresponding machinery make this process a complex problem. High pressures and rapid generation of steam call for highly skilled and compe- tent personnel to maintain the high degree of efficiency required in a fighting ship. In addition, fuel is an important factor. Horsepower developed at normal speeds consumes large amounts of fuel-high speeds increase the consumption. The DES MOINES' boilers are oil burners5 and a large amount of fuel oil is required to be handled by the MB Division. This includes receipt, stowage, transfer Cboth to our own service tanks and to other smaller ships operating with usj , tests and all records pertain- ing thereto. The thousands of gallons of fuel oil must be accounted for and placed in the shipys many stowage tanks so as not to affect the trim of the ship. Another important function is the production of the shipis own water, both for the crew and for the boilers. This is accomplished by the HBW Division in the opera- tion of the DES MOINES? Evaporators. Sea Water is evaporated by using steam as a heating medium. This vapor is condensed and the distilled water is stowed in shipis tanks and Reserve Feed Water tanks to be used as necessary for: C15 drinking water, C25 laundry services, showers and washrooms and Q40 a por- tion sent back to the boilers for make up feed. The operation of the Evaps and the stowage and transfer of fuel and water require constant attention and much effort on the part of personnel involved to maintain a high standard of efficiency. Changing burners.