Magoffin (APA 199) - Naval Cruise Book

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ASST PERSONNEL OFFICER LTJG F. A. MACKENZIE SHIP ' S SECRETARY ENS R. E. SALLSTROM LPO W. L. JACKSON, PNl X DIVISION At any time of the dav or niglit the incessant jjounding of typewriters can he heard echoing down the passageways from the ship ' s office. Our yeomen toil over endless reports and endeavor to fmd sufficient space in the myriads of microscopic forms. When the whistle hlows at eight o ' clock, they are off and running until knock off ship ' s work sounds. They profess to l)e veiy competent, and to prove their worth, they always have the Plan of the Day out prior to 2400 of the day it is due. Above all, our yeomen are masters of patience under stress.

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N DIVISION N DIVISION OFFICER ENS F. C. MARCALUS LPO G. M. DAVIS, QMl Although it is the smallest division aboard the ship, N Division is charged with the important task of being able to ascertain our position at all times. Each day at sunrise and sunset the Navigator and his assistants can be seen mounting the ladder of the signal bridge to shoot stars. The crew never ceases to wonder at how through all of the mass confusion, great lists of numbers, and endless mistakes the navigation department can make three lines cross, and tell us that they have found our position. The quartermasters are responsible for the upkeep of the bridge spaces, after steering and assorted storage spaces. They also wind the clocks and stand quartermaster watches on the bridge and quarterdeck.