Des Moines (CA 134) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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FRONT ROW: W. l. Hitchcock T. T. Harrison, C. P. Sossamon Mr. Frank Singer, Mr. Peter F Hughes, F. I. Rawding, J. D Nunemaker, E. G. Victor. . . BACK ROW: P. J. Dzamba, D I.. Gecks, C. E. Steffy, J. W Wienecke, P. S. Mazza, S. R Taglilatelo, R. R. Dion, J. E Kautiman. FRONT ROW: Sodenbury, EMFNp Bishop, IC3 .... MIDDLE ROW: Erickson, EM27 D'Agresta, FN: Mackey, ICFN, Karsten, EM27 Donahue, EMC: Murihead, FN: Anderson, ICFN, Bean, ICFN: Reinhold, ICFN .... BACK ROW: Blanco, FN7 Edgar, EM37 Szczy- giel, EMFN: Canum, FN: Lani- han, IC17 Jolly, EM3f Emerson EM3: Kizzee, ICFN: Periera, FN: Ferland, ICFN: Johnson, IC17 Stewart, EM3. I Taking ground tests.