Elliot (DD 967) - Naval Cruise Book

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LIFE AT SEA

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ELLIOT outbound from San Diego as seen from MACUS 36 Underway, Shift Colors! SMSS Cliff Mull hauls up the ensign See you in December . . . 11

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Shiphandling . . , SN Boyle operates the throttles on the Ship ' s Control Console SMS Steve Parker In action Shiphandling is an ancient and diffi- cult art. It is not easy to keep a ship steady in high seas, or maneuver it swiftly and precisely within a forma- tion. Good shiphandling requires good teamwork. The Officer of the Deck (OOD) must know the seas and his ship, observe the rules of the road, and coordinate the ship ' s ev- olutions. The Conning Officer gives the orders to the helm and assists the OOD. The Boatswain ' s Mate of the Watch (BMO W) is the senior enlisted responsible for ensuring that all deck watch stations, from helmsman to aft lookout, are properly manned. 13 The Captain observes ELLIOT ' S mooring in Hawaii with a critical eye