Nassau (LHA 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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L... Y ' Front row, kneeling left to right BMSN Finnell: SA Demsko BM2 Torres SA L 11 BM2 R Q , , , Back row, l to r - BMSN Turner BM3 And BMSN Y BMSN K O or lmet Third Dlwslon Lieutenant1,BM1 Wfffm 'M al'-gef 'fm LCDRFfOOdfF1fSf Third Division is responsible for the safe operation of all boats on board, including the Captain 's Gig, the Commo- dore's Gig, the Officers Motor Whaleboat, and the port and starboard PL boats. Division members also help the em- barked AC U unit run liberty boats, whenever NASSAU has to anchor out. ln addition, the BM's of Third Div. also run and maintain the B 6: A crane for various maneuvers, and take care of boat di vi ts for PMS. Division mem bers also stand wa tches on the bridge along with other Deck Dept. personnel. SN Smith x if 'Q I aff? ha, 744 it , Mg 5 if 4 of 3,5 1522 W A iltlivm Y -wwf- 1.. ,,,, -f-ff -SEZ H f

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