Lowe (DER 325) - Naval Cruise Book

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ENSIGN JACK'S LAMENT QOH SUSANNAHD We cast off from our homeport, one bright October day, And soon we were a standing, in the channel at Subic Bay. We raised control upon the beach, and ask them for a berthin g space, And had to wait till fourteen-hundred for a T to clear our place. We anchored and stayedat steaming watch, till it was time to go, Ship's company was anxious to moor her fast, and head for Olongapo. Now J. O. training is the Navy law, by this we all abide, And Ensign Jack was at the CONN, to bring our ship a-long-side. His approach and speed were looking fine, but he did not allow, For the wind abeam, a high free-board and a draft like a harbor scow. A rudder change, an all back full, just would not compensate, In seaman-ship this was right, for Jack it was too late. The DIXIE crew was on the rail, so was our Commodore, I Observing our dilemma fore and aft, as we fouled the DlXlE's door. Now all you ensigns must aspire, to conning underway, So do-not laugh at Ensign Jack, your turn will come someday. You Diego Cans look sharp and smug, and laugh at us you may, Not all you cans can meet your sked, but we do everyday. So folks at home do-not despair, and sleep tight O' mighty nation, The SEVENTH Fleet is over here, with LOWE out on her station. ff , ,.s. ,

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