Des Moines (CA 134) - Naval Cruise Book

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FRONT ROW: W. D. Geriak, FA: C. N. Ferebee, FN: H. M. Ander- son, FA: F. R. Hayden, FN: D. H. Degrote, FN .... SECOND ROW: C. H. Baker, BT3: L. C. Pirie, BTGI: D. H. Mabrey, BTI: Mach. E. P. Hardin: Lt. li.gJ J. A. Bishop: D. E. Stuber, BTC: J. L. Nugent, BTI: J. C. Hazel, BTG2: R. E. Allison, BT3 .... THIRD ROW: R. W. Jones, BT3: R. I. Sleeper, FN: S. Simsuango, FN: W. G. Spinner, FA: J. R. Burge, FN: V. A. Franklin, FA: J. R. Zitterman, BT3: K. M. Alexan- der, FN: R. R. Bowley, FA: D. R. Willey, FN: W. E. Comer, FN: K. J. Wilson, FN. A FRONT ROW: A. C. Downing, BT2: J. R. Zenk, BT3: R. H. Bud- dington, BT2: R. C. McLaughlin, BTG3: W. F. Makowski, BT2 .... SECOND ROW: E. J. Wehner, BT2: R. Frenna, BT3: D. H. Drawdy, FN: G. L. Sheliield, FA: D. M. Foltz, BT3: C. F. Sule, FN: T. W. Peden, BT3 .... THIRD ROW: E. Efaw, FN: W. E. Ryan, BT3: P. LaPlace, FA: O. O. Kil- burn, BTC: C. F. Moody, BTC: J. E. Clark, BTGC: S. M. Ludo- wese, BTI: W. G. Arnn, BTI: C. R. Tennyson, SN .... FOURTH ROW: G. E. McCubbin, BTG3: W. Crytzer, FN: L. G. Adams, BT2: H. F. Gwinn, FN: C. N. Berberick, FA: M. R. Weasel, FN: R. J. Travelstead, FA: M. E. Stolz, FN: E. L. Dunlap, BT3: C. W. Sheets, BT3: M. R. Brewer, FA: H. H. Alcorn, FA: P. T. Lung, FN: G. F. Willms, FN. FRONT ROW: J. R. Wegman, FN: G. G. Brinkley, FN: D. B. Morang, BT3: M. Wartko, FA: R. J. Sutcliffe, FN: N. A. Comeau, FN .... SECOND ROW: J. A. Dicus, FA: A. Battista, FA: J. Ploski, BTG2: B. D. Slawson, BTI: J. B. Kordos, BTC: J. L. Dry BTI: C. Nichols, BTG2: C. M McCall, FN: K. N. Lowe, FA. . . THIRD ROW: R. C. Ross, FA: A T. DeFalco, BTG3: J. W. Brown I FA: W. H. Lyons, BT3: R. J. Mad- den, FA: E. H. Bender, FN: G. R. Webb, FN: H. A. Martin, FA: R. G. Brever, FA: E. L. Dunning, FA: E. W. Hosta, BT2.

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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.

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E D'vision THE DUTIES of the Electrical Division are many and varied. They involve almost every phase and evolution of the shipis activities, from the comforts of general living to the necessities of battle. With the assistance of the B, lVl, and A Divisions, the division is primarily concerned with generating electrical power for general use, and is charged with the responsibility of maintaining and repairing the multitude of electrical units installed aboard. The importance of the division may be readily vis- ualized in a brief summary of services which it renders. Lighting of the ship, telephone and other interior com- munications maintenance, sound motion pictures for entertainment and training, and with the cooperation of other divisions, aid in maintaining such services as ventilation, air conditioning, fire control, and operation of shipis boats, all constitute part of the daily work of this division. The operation of the gyro compasses and their com- ponent parts that aid in navigation is the responsibility of the Electrician's Mates. They also furnish electrical power for the engineroom and fireroom pumps. The deck force also receives valuable assistance from the ME Division through the electric deck Winches, boat Winches, the aviation crane, and the anchor windlass. Electricity is one of the most important single forces used in the modern Navy. Electrical powered equip- ment locates targets, and trains, points, and fires guns. Radio and radar are dependent on electrical power. It cooks food, pumps water, and circulates and conditions the air. It is the eyes and ears of the ship as Well as the factor that transforms a steel hull into a comfort- able place to live and work. Forward gyro room Power Shop. Far left: Control board