Finch (DER 328) - Naval Cruise Book

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,, M -, ..-..,,.,,,.., -. Snipes have a reputation for heing naturally friendly and gregarioizr hoth ahoard and ashore. Of rozirfe, they are all Enginernen, exrept for an orfafional Boiler Tender. - Q , r 'Wi , 1 . , V . A . ra N Q' 3, gg A 1 K sung . Q. , -41 0 Sw f H' 1 U- QW . . ,,.7,m,,,,M, In there pirtzirer we Jee one man Jhar- ing the Jeeretf of how to do a good joh with another. In the renter, a fzztnre First Clays Jhowr hir cohort the proper way to remove a main engine liner. Alfo inrluded are Jhotr of the men enjoying the military pride of Jtanding at strict attention for an in- rpeftion, and others handing together to reftrain the anger of an old DER Jailor who haf jurt torn ont all hir hair. gm ' 1' I M 18 May 46: FINCH first American ship in five years at Fuchai, Madeira Islands I9

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qc? i H f , .X . .Q , 1, . M Division always manages to have some of the ship's most legendary characters. There is Crater who was known and loved by man and beast alike . . . especially by frogs. His feats inspired a whole generation of snipes. And, of course, let us not forget Wild Willy and his winning ways. Here was a man well known at every echelon of command. Most recently departed of the late greats was FINCH'S answer to Wrong- Way Corrigan, , , , S '-'bf x Q'b . 'W' qi- It takes work, study, and lots of practice to reach the snipe hall of fame. Our present group never fails to show itself a worthy successor to the proud heritage of M Division. And the traditions are something to be proud of, for all the comic anecdotes and problems, long hours and wild liberty, the FINCH has not missed a commitment. The stories and truths passed down by these legendary M Division leaders never fail to stir new inspiration in the present generation. Who can forget hearing the call of Finch's Ghost, or the B-1 Hand. And how about hearing Delgado sing? Take a fellow like Nava and his covering of sootg he's clean at heart. Ever watch Berry pick up a fire and bilge pump . . . alone? Sometime for laughs, go and ask Castaneda how you wet down a main.