Magoffin (APA 199) - Naval Cruise Book

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ASST 1st LT LTJG J. M. DOLBEY THIRD DIV OFFICER ENS MARTIN H. SOURS LPO J. F. BISHOP. BMl 3rd DIVISION Third Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all deck spaces abaft the jjeam. At 1-Alfa they launch 6 boats from 4 liatch, the 2 LCM ' s from 5 hatch, and the 6 LCVP ' s from Blue 5 and Blue 6. Third Division operates tlie booms and rigging on 4 hatch, and the jumbo boom on 5 hatch. At fueling detail, 3rd Division secures and trips the span wire. The after troop spaces are also their responsibility. While undei-way, 3rd Division stands watches in after steering, after lookout, and on the bridge.

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lill fi lip. ' ' Vi ait till I iifl this one in the water. Psssst. Mr. Sour Did vou hear em pass knock off work;

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It sure is tired out. ' ' Oiilv fifty more lifts, men I How did he pet his hand in there in the first place? '