Des Moines (CA 134) - Naval Cruise Book

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Engaging iacking gear. Throttle board. FIRST ROW: P. D. Stuck, FA: K. J. Gauthier, MM3: A. E. L. Thompson, MMI: H. B. Wild, CHMACH: L. C. Capshaw, MMC: R. M. 0'Brien, MM2: J. A. Burka, MM3: R. G. Ballingall, MM3 .... SECOND ROW: F. B. Conklin, FN: W. B. Koch, FN: J. Harrison, MM3: C. E. Finn, FA: N. W. Dressell, MM3: E. I.. Bennett, MM3: H. C. Finck, FN: N. J. Weisheit, FN: J. G. Swansen, FN: D. R. Christensen, FA: J. K. Boyd, MM3.

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Repairing steam line. FIRST ROW: C. H. Buckingham, MM3: F. Forfare, FN: R. C. Bau- mann, MM2 .... SECOND ROW W. M. Kofod, FN: W. J. Lazara- 1'ion, MM3: A. G. Smith, MMI: L D Jones Lf C' g J' D K Rowe . , . I. . , . . , MMC: M. J. Timothy, MM2: J. L. Hammond, MM2: D. A. Brown FN .... THIRD ROW: W. A. Arnold FA, S. P. Chrobak, MM3: B. D McKee, MM3: E. J. Van Dright, FN, J. S. Maxey, FN: A. J. Isaac, FN: E. P. Woolsfon, FN, S Yanoso, MM3, A. Kovacs, MM3 G. W. Seavey, FN. a I Divisio WE OF THE M DIVISION can feel proud, I'm sure, of the personnel that weave had in the past, and of having undertaken such an important task as the operation and maintenance of our Main Propulsion Plants and their associated auxiliaries. As in the past, the Mike Division will always be rated as an Engineer- ing Division of primary importance, because of the important part that it always plays in making the ship a D116 frghting unit of which any fleet could be proud. We of the M Division have many important jobs such as: operation and repair of all turbo generators aboard ship, from which we get the power to op- erate the lights, the guns, and all electrical equipment. Also we operate and repair the main propulsion tur- bines and their associated auxiliaries, by which the ship is driven through the water. We have other jobs too' numerous to describe here. Our job is very im- portant and we are proud to have bestowed on us this responsibility. We have well over a hundred thou- sand fI00,000j horsepower to kick around so you can see that our equipment is neither small nor in- adequate. R We feel and we speak with vast experience of the past, that our type of unit and machinery is the best the Navy has yet had to offer and we are doubly proud that we have shown such a fine record and high stand- ard of performance. That, we feel safe to say, was ac- complished by the high standards set by the men of the nucleus prior to and after the commissioning date November 16th, 1948. Although three years have rolled under our belts, many rough miles of sea passed under our keel, and many long days and hours gone by we are for- tunate in having the most Plank Uwners still aboard in our division. Many men have come and gone and several, have made fine progress since coming aboard. We have seen them come aboard NRaw-Bootsw and leave seasoned Petty Officers. We like this because it shows pure love for a good ship and job, and above all, the good Old Navy way of life, the will to always get ahead.

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Divisio THE HRM Division is your repair unit aboard ship and also functions as the nucleus of most of the repair parties. Under the supervision of the Engineer Oliicer and the Damage Control Assistant, divisional activities are directed by the division officer, Lt. Moore, and by Chief Carpenter Coggburn. The rating allowance and Work assignments call for the division to be separated into three groups: metal- smiths, damage controlmen, and pipefitters. Besides standing Damage Control security Watches to maintain Water-tight integrity, We have our work to do like all other divisions. The metalsmiths, Working out of the ship fitter shop and the sheetmetal shop, are counted on for all sorts of metal fabricating and repairs. They do electric and gas Welding, silver brazing, soft soldering, etc., com- bined With some small scale blacksmith Work and con- siderable sheetmetal Work. Damage Controlmen are responsible for the repair and general upkeep of all D.C. equipment, including those important items of fire fighting equipment. Boat repairs and a large number of small Wood Working jobs are a part of their dayis work. Shipis draft and resultant displacement estimate are always made by a damage controlman. Water-tight integrity of the ship is checked by periodic air and visual tests of Water- tight compartments and fittings. The CO2 transfer room is a responsibility of the HRM Division also. Here are filled all the used or partly used CO2 bottles, from the small 15 lb. charge portable variety to the big 50 lb. charge cylinders. It falls to the Pipefitters to care for the firemain and flushing systems, the fresh Water piping, and all mains and all main and secondary drainage systems. Repair and general maintenance of all shipboard heads keeps several pipefitters busy full time. ln port, the fresh water from the dock is connected up by someone from the pipe gang. ln this cruise to the Med the MR Division is once again playing their part in maintaining the high stand- ards for which DES MOINES is noted. Fire party at flight quarters. Top: Repair I FRONT ROW: J. L. Boclclie, ME3: A. E. Albin, MEI: W. B. Gibron, FN: N. R. Paul, DC3: V. Morris, ME3 .... SECOND ROW: W. J. Pickering, FP3: V. Wilson, ME3i K. J. Bolte, FA: W. E. Roberts, DCFN: H. G. Belcher, SN: F. K. Webb, ME3: T. M. Sheridian, ME2 .... THIRD ROW: J. J. De- forrest, ME1: P. D. Tryon, FAI C. L. Anclrois, ME3: N. J. Sheer- ley, ME3: Lt. L. F. Moore: T. D- Phillips, ME2: E. R. Engen, ME27 G. G. Becker, ME1: H. Ensmen- ger, ME3 .... FOURTH ROW: H. B. Rewers, ME2: R. A. Goulet, FA: E. J. Gulluger, ME37 D. J- Grifliths, DC1: W. F. Lutowm ME1: J. B. Beans, FP2: R. L- Brockenkemp, FA: E. W. Bryan, MEW3: R. A. Smith, DC2: W. 5- Williums, DC2: H. M. Chuttley, FN.