Marvin Shields (FF 1066) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 103 of the 1991 volume:

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Engineering Department Operations Department ..... Navigation Department .. H Weapons Department Supply Department , Departure ................. , Hawau ........................ Baby Boomers ............ Small Boat Operations Midway! Guam Fishing .... Philippines 3.5m -'itil' . ' 'if' ' K , 'V ' , V' , I , 1 ,, fi VV ,H , rj 4' gff Q. ff USS MARVIN SHIELDS QFF 10661 is the first ship named in honor of Construction Mechanic Third Class Marvin G. Shields, U. S. Navy, who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor while serving with United States Navy Seabee, Team 1104, Republic of Vietnam, on 10 June 1965. . MARVIN SHIELDS, the sixth ship of the KNOX class constructed by Todd Shipyards Corpora- tion, Seattle Division, is one of a new class of modern ocean escorts designed for optimum performance in locating, tracking, and destroying hostile submarines. In addition to performing anti-submarine war- fare QASWD, MARVIN SHIELDS is capable of performing such varied missions as search and rescue, patrol, shore bombardment, evacuation and blockade. MARVIN SHIELDS is equipped with the most modern long-range underwater sound detection CSONARJ installation in the fleet today, a towed SONAR array, as well as long-range air and surface search radars, modern communications equipment and a sophisticated electronic warfare system. Her armament includes anti-submarine homing torpedoes which can be launched from shipboard tubes or delivered against a target miles from the ship by anti-submarine rocket CASROCJ, and a 5-inchf54 cali- ber gun for use as an anti-aircraft or anti-surface weapon, or forshore bombardment in support of mili- tary operations ashore. Variable depth sonars, Close In Weapons Systems CCIWSJ and manned helicop- ter capabilities have been added to MARVIN SHIELDS sensors and weapons installation. Powered by two boilers providing 1200 PSI steam through turbines to a single screw, MARVIN SHIELDS is capable of speeds in excess of 27 knots with a cruising radius of over 4,000 miles. FFT-1066 produces over 20,000 gallons of fresh water daily for personnel use and for feeding the ship'S boilers. Two gyro-controlled fins protruding from the ship's underwater hull actively stabilize the ship. MARVIN SHIELDS is homeported in San Diego, CA. MARVIN SHIELDS is a unit of the Naval Surface Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet. Xl I 'hu 1 11' 55 xi S S ly-.MSS LDS 1, mg. A ship's insigne is the distinguishing mark of the ship. It re- presents the intangibles which honor a namesake and unite the crew as one. The shape of the crest is traditional and is that of the SHIELDS family. The green wreath is symbolic of honor and the inscription within, CAN DO, is the motto of the Navy's famed Sea- bees, of which Marvin Shields was a member. It will serve as the motto of the ship named in his honor. Within the insigne at the top is the saw-toothed file a herald- ic term which is the mark of the eldest son and the first ship of the name. The five stars indicate that the individual for which the ship was named received the Congressional Medal of Honor. The four-pointed object resembling an arrowhead is the cal- trop. The points are so arranged that no matter what its aspect one point will point upward thus providing defense against an at- tacking enemy. The three-pronged spear is a trident emblemetic of supremacy at sea. The barbed dart at the right of the insigne exemplifies an anti-submarine weapon and is significant in that anti-submarine warfare is the ship s primary mission. The wavy line is known as an onde and represents the surface of the sea. This is an original design' the contributors were members of the crew of MARVIN SHIELDS QFF 10665. Marvin Glen Shields was born 30 December 1939 at Port Townsend Wash- ington. After attending high school in that city he enlisted in the Navy on 8 January 1962. Following recruit training at the Naval Training Center San Die- go he was assigned first to Naval Air Station Glyncoe Georgia and then to the Construction Batallion School at Port Hueneme California. Attached to Mobile Construction Battalion ELEVEN Shields was ordered to Vietnam as an Automotive Construction Mechanic Third Class. Shields unit Seabeee Team 1104 was assigned to build and improve training facilities at the Civilian Irregular Defense Group at Dong Zoai fifty-five miles north of Saigon. On 9 June 1965 the compound was taken under fire by a Viet Cong regiment armed with machine guns recoiless rifles small arms and flame throwers. Breaching the camp defenses the Viet Cong surrounded the Ameri- cans. For approximately three hours Shields continually supplied his fellow Americans with needed ammunition and returned enemy fire although he had been wounded. During a massive close-range Viet Cong attack with flame throwers hand grenades and small arms fire SHIELDS assisted carrying a more critically wounded man to safety and then resumed his gun position for four more hours. When the Commanding Officer asked for a volunteer to ac- company him outside the headquarter s defenses in an attempt to knock out an enemy machine gun position which was endangering American personnel with its accurate fire Shields unhesitatintly volunteered. Advancing toward their objective with a 3.5 inch rocket launcher they succeeded in destroying the gun emplacement undoubtedly saving the lives of many American service- men. While returning to the defensive position Shields was mortally wounded. He died on the afternoon of 10 June 1965 shortly after being evacuated by heli- copter. Although Dong Xoai was left on charred ruins the American position was held. Marvin Shields was posthumously awarded the Vietnamese Order of Gal- lantry with Palm and the Military Merit Medal. President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded him the Medal of Honor posthumously in a ceremony at the White House on 13 September 1966. 1 J' is i C 1 x l 7 7 X 1 f 1 . 3 I 7 Y 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 f ' ' ' ' if ' 4 .sf .. . 1 5.11 as r. f fi . '. X' E - ,..,- 2 -9 .M 1:-. ..: -M, , 1,-g -I., H' + X M f- W 1 ,- - ki. . . s Mug. , V. , -1 . Vg ., 3 I :jg 9 1' af -A 1 1 . Ag v I Q . V g f sl., 1 1- ,Y , 1 . . S ,.,g,,- . Q :gsm- .N..,c . g . , 1: 1 ,.,.. A V .. A pg . 4 N fp ff , . , ... k!.., .0 3 To the crew: i W D When we left for the Arabian Gull' in September, we had no idea how long We would be gone. From the moment oi' depart ure, we were the focus of national and international attention, a scrutiny that all of you bore with grace and style. Despite grueling environmental conditions and a difficult, com- bat environment, you diligently accomplished your duties without a complaint. Whether conducting UNREPS, long hours at Flight Quarters, mine Watch, operating the engineering plant, or a fresh Water wash down, you completed all tasks with aploinb. When put to the test, you the crew performed as a team in a complex, compressed and hostile environment, and did precisely what was required in a completely professional manner. You have been tested in the crucible of combat and passed that test with dis- tinction. The Arabian Gulf deployment of MARVIN SH l ELDS was de- manding, trying, and at times, dangerous, but above all, it was rewar- ding and meaningful. Our mission was executed in direct support of national interests. f It has been my honor to command this vessel and the men who orm her heart. I could not have been blessed with a finer crew. if Ihafl hand picked you all myself. I thank you for your courage. pro- fessionallsm and support. A M. D. SIMPSON ,- ii r'-' N 3 A F, I J Commander M. D. Simpson Commanding Officer MAH xg COMMANDER M D. SIMPSON USN Commander Simpson, a native of Illi- nois, was graduated with honors from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1973. His initial sea tour was on USS CO- NYNGHAM QDDG 177 in Norfolk, Vir- ginia. He then reported to the Comman- dant, Ninth Naval District, Great Lakes, Illinois, for duties as Aide and Flag Lieu- tenant. In January 1979, CDR Simpson commenced Department Head training at Surface Warfare Officer's School in Newport, Rhode Island. Remaining in Newport, CDR Simpson assumed duty as Operations Officer on USS VALDEZ QFF 10965. In October 1981, CDR Simpson reported to USS HALEAKALA QAE 255 in Concord, California as Engineer Officer. From July 1983 to December 1984, CDR Simp- son attended Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Completing the Strategic Planners curriculum with dis- tinction, he earned an M. A. in National Security Affairs, and sub specialty desig- nation as a Strategic Planner. CDR Simpson next reported to USS DUNCAN QFFG 105 in Long Beach, California as Executive Officer. Subse- quently he was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in Wash- ington, D. C. as a member of the CNO's Strategic Concepts Branch. Remaining in Washington, he later served as Execu- tive Assistant to Commander, Military Sealift Command. CDR Simpson's personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars. Along with his wife Patricia and son David, CDR Simpson resides in San Diego. 5 -R 1,5 We See the Cap , I 415,54 3-IX. ,,,,,fWv,, A , , f' ,Xi , f Nw, x Mkgfimwkg., f XQSY ,XXX E ,AN L 94 fm? mafia Nw NNYQWWJQ - is Qin A Sf f f- ,A ' -1 - . A,q h V iv- .. W ' - 1,-. 'il ww ,w,.w,, , 9 W 1 n ,,,.. y. '?f-' 4 :plum H ILC 'Nr' i MW M 'i f R f Executive Officer LCDR MARK R ULANDER EXECUTIVE CFFICER Lleutenant Commander Mark Rlchard Ulander was born ln Chrcago Ill1no1s on 16 July 1956 He at tended Charles W Woodward Hlgh School ln Rockvllle Maryland and graduated from the Unlverslty of Maryland ln 1978 Followmg graduatlon from Offlcer Candldate School ID Newport Rhode Island he was asslgned to USS ROBERT A OWENS QDD 8275 homeported 1n Pensacola Florlda He served for three years ln the Englneermg Department as the Damage Control Asslstant and Engmeer Offlcer In March 1982 LCDR Ulander reported to Naval Mllltary Personnel Command m Washmgton D C where he served as a branch head 1n the F3C1l1tl6S Management D1v1s1on of the Total Force Automated LCDR Ulander next reported to the Department Head course at the Surface Warfare Offlcer s School ID Newport Rhode Island where he graduated wlth dxstmctron ln December 1984 He then reported to USS EDWARD MCDONNELL QFF 10435 1n Mayport Florlda where he served as Englneer Offlcer From June 1987 to Aprll 1989 LCDR Ulander served as Executlve Offlcer ln USS AQUILA QPHM 41 homeported ln Key West Florlda Followmg that asslgnment he attended the Armed Forces Staff College ln Norfolk Vlfglnla graduatlng ln January 1990 LCDR Ulander reported as Executlve Cfflcer of USS MARVIN SHIELDS m June 1990 LCDR Ulander s personal decoratlons Include the Navy Commendatxon Medal and Navy Achxevement Medal lwlth Gold Star? LCDR Ulander IS marrled to the former Belle Elrzabeth Borden of Bethesda Maryland They have two chlldren Jeffrey and Jennlfer O 9 - ' ' v . . . . l . , ' , , . , , . , 1 1 1 1 . I 4 1 1 ' ' , Systems Department. ' 1 , . , . A 1 . 1 1 1 1 . 1 ' I ' 1 1 9 7 . ' , ' 1 1 1 . , . , . Heavy S088 is 1 , 1- ,q ff: 6 I 1 -'K O U f X A I yhiuaqf D 55.25 nit! . mb i X 'WZQSQ Wardroom Uwnx Heads in fl' LT Roberts LT B tl Chief Engineer Weap2njrOfficer ET Ang!-eika lil' Sm-hm-ck peratlons Officer Supply Offivvl' 10 f Mt,- 47, jfu ,rv fn, ,f ' Q 1' J -xi X V E rig LT Burnham LT Bauhan LTJG Hahn LT Watson Chief Engineer!Navigator NavigationfAdrnin Navigator Air Department 1 ll . ul 4 J 5 ? ,Z 1 5. P 'f Dbl. v W wr. ., -- ,N :Wang 51' nl' -.fn N V ' Www r' ,pw ? Q, i 1' lpn, ,M-Mff f A A N I fir H M ,M .M EJ r r X i 1 P 7 Qua l , E l sn SW0 Quals ll . 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N ',....,.,..,.,1-mf wi-M43 --7 j Department Z' ff, XJ ,X 1 1 'HQ 1 1 i -3- -3- V Q :- 'W' 'vp' Department , fffvy f ffff , 1 174 25 if 6 M 1,61 ff ff ff X. x 2 re BETH? 5:3 x0NAiE epartment ' 1. 1- 1 ll'ug MTU .51 I Ls s..'FH-I I ay I The Air Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the em- barked SH-QF LAMPS I helicopter. Despite the requirement to continuously conduct flight operations While in the Arabian Gulf, the helicopter was kept in a high state of readiness, providing the MARVIN SHIELDS with an extended set of eyes and ears. Q A 2 I ?,LE'kH R12 I A fl X ,,I,I ik I ,I -I T 1 KE .1 , uv - f X 5 , , ,un , , , W a i ,Q i a v . li Q f X Y' 4 If f . 32 Q Z s . Q 5, 0 1 , NF' I , X J lf , '91, 1 ' , 1 f K I!! , ,-1-. E5 'Q' Qs f lL v Engineering Department KX, XMB 5 S1011 L .7 xr g ,V , ,I Q A 441, ,I f if Q fy W' E ' Q ff .. - f Auxiliary division maintains all of the equipment used to provide the comforts of home and make the ship a tolerable place to live. The Crew and some equipment could not survive without air conditioning, laundry, fresh water and the galley equipment. A gang also maintains various equipment in support of engineering plant operations. 5 i 9 I 'v i U i ' Y ,K . X xl x 'f ttf' lr. - XJ' Xi' :LQ x I 1 ow ,,,.,. ED1V1S10I1 ,gp T fy , A M W s . f -i v 4 F35 3 , ,, 4 V X . , 1 C .PHX 1 Liv, P E division is made up of IC men and EMS. They are responsible for all of the electrical wiring, phone circuits, gyrocompass, electrical tool issue and much more. E division Works on equipment in every space on board the ship. 27 fr .,, as ff' 4 R division, comprised of Damage Controllmen, Hull Tech- nicians and Machinery Repairmen, is tasked to repair, improve or create something with limited materials while underway, fight fires and maintain DC equipment. s ' 1 M Q S t g X ,, fl . t I1 A y C i , o 5 v t V ,. a f xjv li i Q o 'Q a C , A 1 s S J, I 3 0 , E at ss AN, qw ,W Rc.: will ix 51 X' ..-: mx W, du ,,. ,M ll F 2 I2 U 'i e In ' l ii V A V. WH. ? 'H l is il 2 2 The BT s operate the boilers that allow us to keep the screw turning and have steam for all of our needs, this included a sus- tained 25 knot run on one boiler for an emergency medical evacu- ation Boilers division also runs the oil lab the men who make sure the fuel we receive 1S good s f' if -is 1 .irflg ,- B- hi ff , 5, 1 ,f 2 as-xi. F-nf? i 'sf w N vu f 'I an A' X . - . Q egg:-:, Q 1, ,s V.,- '-,,,, D I 1 X-1 . F W' grvff . k HUIIHHIJHU1 5? if Y Al ,, .. MM ' ' ' V- ,f,.,..,.b,...v:,,. r . V ? Q K a - 1 z L nfl H r. I S '1' 1 'Y vit. Tan ill '.9 jr! in ,Sn lltwm THE MEN WI-I0 SAIL BELOW Now each of us from time to time has gazed upon the sea, and watched tl16..W31fSl1ips pulling out to keep our country free, Most of us have readabook or heard a lusty tale, about the menfwholsail these ships through lightning, wind and hail But there's a place on every ship where legends fail to teach, deep down in hell! beneath the shell where reason cannot reach. It's down below thelwaterline it takes a living toll, a place of fire, noise, and heat that sailors call the hole , It houses engines run by steam that make the shafts go round, a red hot, living, metal hell that beats the spirits down. Where boilers like a hellish heart with blood of angry steam, are molded gods without remorse and nightmares in a dream. The men who keep the fires lit and make the engines run are strangers to the world of night and rarely see the sung They have no time for man or god, no tolerance for fear- their aspect pays no living thing the tribute of a tear. For everyday's awar down there where gages all read red , twelve hundred pounds of angry steam can kill you mighty dead. And every hour of every day they stand the watch in hell, 'cause if the fires ever fail the ship's a useless shell. Should someone ever write of them or try to tell their tale, the very words would make you hear a fired-furnace wail. But I can sing about these men and try to make you see, the hardened lives they lead down there, cause one of them is me. I've seen these sweat-soaked heroes fight in superheated air, to keep their ship alive, right through no one knows they're there. And thus they'll fight for ages on 'til warships sail no more, amid the boilers' hellish heat and the turbines mighty roar. So when you see the ships pull out to meet a warlike foe, remember faintly if you can. . . , the men who sail below. DIVISIOH g 4' f wx fi .M v fm.. .gl nw-f Q all ft' ,J i tie M division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the main engine, 3 SSTG's and associated equipment, guage calibration, and quality control of fuel and lube oil. The machinest mates kept the engine run- ning and the shaft turning, enabling us to get to Where we needed to go. X X IIIIIIHIHIIJ X X., E XX XXXX.'5IX'WwX':XX XXBX OXXXXXXXXX X' X. -X X . X XXX XHXXXXQX. XXXXXSXXZX , X. X'-X , -XXX XXXXX X'Xi:X'1X XX X- ' X X.XXX,, XX,-,XX ,X X,.X,,XX.XXX XXXXXX X XXX-XXXXXX.fX.XX.XXX.XX XXGTXXFEXXXWX7Q53gXXXXX1Xg:XgggXXXXXWXXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXX WP X X XX XX,-XX XXX , X X X X XXX X XX-XXXXXX XX. .XXX X X ,XX Wfiiabiix WX XXX X'XSXXXXX'X:.-XXX'-'5:,5XXXXgX'XX-1XX:XX X XXX XX X X ' X X W XXX X ' X .r FQ. 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The main means of processing traffic is via our direct satellite link. Skilled signalmen talk to other ships with codes of flashing lights and an array of flags, pro- viding us with another valuable means of commu- nication. .J lf!! ll gl t l l -1 'c 4 I L l l l l 1 l y E it ' E mf 3 ff 1 l fy! .1-1, 'I 9 , fi cgi l ,, , 1 T-3 ,l,, 416' , Qld? ' N. M V xx. M- 'I o - - - , S xo' ' . Q..-. . I, 9 I f'a 'un UZ S2 mm gs:- 5 CD :S E+ Z7 X I ,O of ,. 417 X, avad D0D3l'tm9n , L, i- 4 , hull Dill lllgl Navad Department is perhaps the most diverse on board the MARVIN SHIELDS. Quartermasters plot our di- rection at sea, navigating us through some pretty tough waters. The Ship's Of- fice has both personnelmen and yeomen to keep the paperwork flow going, while PC keeps mail call a daily routine. The sheriff onboard is MA1g the medical corpsmen monitor and treat any of the crew's health problems. 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Upon departing the Gulf, ASW division faced the big task of bringing all equipment out of IEM, and did so superbly. 1 Q If 'bf I 1 5 Ld.: I Il Fl El EU E3 Il K3 Ll El E VU L Ll Q U U U L 05 ,gif 'hf Q 54 HHH l I l -l df Il ffl LJ A -ds4m un0 1 9 A .xl A sp . f KELWQ f 4 X MWQWI Q 7 , X WWQ ' 1 N fl' Q W5 , X 4 ,W , ,, w y .. ,, -if JM ,, U v 4 ws Fox!Guns division is re- sponsible for maintaining and operating the MK68 fire con- trol system, small arms, the 5 gun, CIWS and all associated equipment. Their expertise in troubleshooting all of these systems ensured minimum down time and enabled us to stay combat ready. 4 l is Firsinivision fa First Division spent the deployment Sta watch, conducting small boat ops, anchoring mooring - while managing to keep the ship 10 great, especially for our return to San Diem 4-rr' N . I' Ar' ' ar 'ffl r 4 Lf . 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F5 , Q I F U I GJ . ,hw QUUUV' will I :za Nm l The storekeepers continue to provide the finest and most timely parts support imaginable. The availability of parts throughout the deployment enabled the technicians to keep the Ship Operating at record levels and combat ready at all times. The cooks and food service men toiled every day in hot and uncomfortable working spaces to bring the crew the finest in culi- nary delights. Their reliability and proud professionalism immea- isfably helped morale and made the deployment pass more rap- y. The ship's store, vending machines and laundry also keep the SUPPIY department busy everyday. From sodas to stereos, Snick- ers to Pringles, and Right Guard to ball caps, the shipis store has everything the well traveled sailor desires. I Twice a month, the DK's are everyone's favorites but payday 15 not the disbursing office's only responsibility. Every disburse- glint, collection and money exchange passes through the office. t ere are dealer's bills to pay, pay records to maintain and checks 0 cash' The Paper work is monstrous, unfortunately only a small POTUOH of it is the color green. M, . --w ':' u X M I .ha N S ,nam Q it If -A fi ur Hawaii 'N N5 :- L ww. . v--- 4' .., W Hip- Bah Boomers i I , Q ' N , A e x L X. ,- C A 'Q , at if ,. X T' x x R .X I i. L N, .Q--f 9 f' .Q if W ' 1. A ' .. L. . .. X I 'ffN'a,,..4'f ' ' Aff' fy X 1 ' ,l'-Yi XSH?xXffff x ,gf SYN5. Z ,fn ix x..x ,ffm ,Mx QA 4 Egg! My X . 3 ,f in f :Q Q X X x nwx Wk Y f QA Q xl x,'- Qi - .x ,QKY 5'r A4 V ff ,M 1 If I I VV! . H .2 VVZ, ,, I I I ,Wi Im ,wf 'A f whmwmw I ,,,ff J w W , S QE Y :Xi .Q x . 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' UH duty hours were sp8I1t ,Q Wifi F x 3 STGC CSWJ UCh1da, winner of the first U S Navy-Kuwait Navy Arabian Gulf Fishing Tour- nament. .....-:l 5 i XMW ,f Wjfp ,Wx -Rf 'FQ Subic Bay, Phlllpplnes K li U Singapore v , Z Ze, ,. 'EW ,ff -bu... i iw ,nn U N ,mann -J - K ,.,...-,,..f ,, W1 aint' gpm Q NNN. if l e Gulf V f fi ,,..-P W liffflx .fy ' 'J ' . L vu filv W- -. M. Fi A -X 5 Q' ,' .fy 'J ' P' 14' we ay., Q:,,,Q.r'K-Q W . - 'K H . rl .,,3-4-L r f 1, A, v '5 Rv-x 5 V-. E i 1 Kuwait av O 4 While deplgycd fa .fill in .vim-ld. USS W dr- arraigned P rcrnents of the l firm-s rn rrrzmnsl lraqui Naval ftirf-c vessels wh' Q-e she free Kuwait Ml llV 3 group of wi liw had escaped sho invasion. Th is It ri- to help the 1 www more effective mill ll! li8lTllll8l'lZ8 them an-fl Allied fleet lactigs llrr-IT: lofi Cflhtflbulk ig i zimpaign. An 88SeHllal element? Ihr- success of the effort WMS liiiildlng ofa good relagimhipg me-on the United States Nami liiiwair Navy. For two fullmm wo were the primary comm, mm-n the two navies. MARVU SH IELDS initiated ashipwidig. lor! to accomplish these olrjeddig This concentrated effort liyi lm lids -- the hard work,melioiIig planning, and high enthirif wore directly responsible ford high state of training, moraloa: inarerial readiness of the Ku: Naval Forces. When hostililiesli gn ii. the Kuwaiti patrol boatso barge were quickly assimdalediio thc combined battle force, id proved to be valuable addition: t hc allied coalition forces. Thisia- 4-css was directly attributabler thc professionalism deirionslolfi I lr rc wughout these 0p6l'8ll0l15l7lU 4-row of MARVIN ins! ructors and 35 Tepfesemic ul' the United States Naviwn 4-rcwnrembel' WHS Superb mei? rvspcct. me 11' lil A49 ufbwg. may ul 6DJ,3DJab-Mvbafau I AJ .A4..,..., 75 I in . ZH , - X 'W ',,4N! , , . 5 6 ' X6 4 f ' M J - .. .V 4 , ..,. N, ,,..,--f-Mfg- 5 . .- 4., if f kk ,,,,, x ,, Q x x., ' L Y . S ,. iw f' 1. ,,, X. , 1' MW. i ,vx S ik jmrfab. 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'hm 'sa 'ka '-5. f X ...--I Hong Kong WU' A-f . 11 f I 1 I I I I Q I I I I C I ' 5 Q I I O I 0 ' O I U U Q O O C I i j F 1 ' f f if g.. --,. IP.- .v, I If H 3 , y Q! by-. AUDA AU ll LX 11. ggi' ,Jw jmgswxff' .NGK PG af - 'Qasu K Macaulay my 4 1-Jwfil'-1 H71 'K . ,X 1 N91- at if 1 , , ' if Crossmg The Line On 22 February, 1991, just South ofthe Lion City. the ood ship MARVIN SHIELDS crossed the line into the S southern hemisphere. In an age old Navy tradition, Neptuf nus Rex, Davy Jones, and all loyal citizens of the deep emerged from the raging main to initiate and transform those slimy polywogs into trusty she1lbacks . A day greatly anticipated by shellbaeks and feared by wogs . il bore witness to the limits of humility and tolerance and per- sonified the rewards of determination and accomplish- ment. ' 5 r L y ,,rf -Tier ? s . V I Va. ard H E ,,, G A . X . ., lx 5 -any ? 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