Little Rock (CLG 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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V V I i 2 r I 'I is E I a N Q --fx.. 'F ,vcciul the ship is moored to a buoy, the anchor detail prepares to heave in the chain as soon as the buoy party has removed the shackle pin. Those men not on sea detail stations are called to quarters for leav- ing port. Prior to getting underway a slip wire is passed to the buoy, the anchor chain is disconnected, and the last remaining boat is hoisted on board. When he is satisfied that the ship is ready to get underway, and at the scheduled time, the Captain gives the order to slip the moor . When clear of the buoy, the ship stands smartly out to sea. Auvhvr Demi! i

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Sm firm U16 Preparations for getting underway commence hours prior to the scheduled underway time. An additional boiler is lighted off, the main engines are lighted off and warmed up, vehicles are returned to the ship and hoisted on board, and all boats with exception of the one needed to unmoor are hoisted on board. One hour prior to getting underway the Special Sea and Anchor Detail personnel man their stations. Final tests are made to ensure that all control and communications systems are fully operable. The main engines and steering engine are tested. On the forecastle, when vzB,. X fn. Jejj ea and

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