Northampton (CLC 1) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1957 volume:

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However , it wiii not be the time we spent ,but rather the worthwhiie training and interspersed pieasures that wiii cause this Midshipman Cruise tobe remembered by us in the years to come . it began in a unique manner with the internationai Navai Review and ended in another dispiay ot the United States navai power at Guantanamo. This is not to say that it has been aiiwork and no. piay . For who wiii target the pas- sage oi that memorabie weeicin Rio , or the hiia-rious ruie ot Nept unus Rex when we crossed the equator? We may have taken aboard more. than two hundred midshipmen in June , g but we iost NORTHAMPTON shipmates when you iett in August. We shaii ever remember those tine triendships. Our main obiective was to train midshipmen in the practices ot today's Navy so that you might be the better ieaders ot our Navy tomorrow . i beiieve this purpose has been iargeiy achieved through the magniticent eitorts ot aii concerned. i am pieased to say Weii Done . Sincereiy H. A. .RENKEN Commanding Otticer USS NORTHAMVTON KCLC-ij E T 1 1 T Captain K.G. Schacht, USN A OinC Mid'n Detachment Mid'n Practice Squadron Commander A.G. Esch, USN Executive Officer P U. S. S. NORTHAMPTON Commander R. Wiggins, USN OinC Mid'n Unit U. S. S. NORTHAMPTON Nineteen gun salute fired to Reviewing Officer Chief of Naval Operations be- ing welcomed by Rear Admiral Kenmore McManes. NAVAL REVIEW The International Naval Re- view, only the third ever held in the United States, provided a spectacular introduction to the l957PracticeCruiseAlpha. With fifty-thousand sailors from seven- teen foreign countries gathered in the Hampton Roads area to cele- bratethe 350th anniversary of the founding ofthe Jamestown colony, it was the largest and most impres- Present on board the Northampton for the review were Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, CNO, Admiral Felix Stump, CINCPAC, General Nathan Twining, Air Force Chief of Staff, General Otto P. Weyland, Commander TAC, and General Randolph M. Pate, Commandant of the Marine Corps. The event was a display of the cooperation of the navies of the free world necessary'to insure continued freedom of the seas. 1 sive naval review of all time. Saratoga fUni1'ed Statesj Bois Belleau QFranceJ FSU Crusaders of Squadron VF-32 Ark Royal QUni1'ed Kingdom DeGrosse CFronceD Son Marco Clfolyj Borbero CUnifed Sfofesl De Zeven Provincien fNefherlondsD I 3 i A Q E I i W V ? 1 I I WZ? X ffl Wfyf ll l Lefl xjgj Sfidxjxjxrjgx jk - AAA., i f 'MNH 'sl X QC ll N X fl J ,am it if? ah It Ll Q ju ll X ,Xu X l ll I - num lx ' L t wh?-, si X X f ,f ji i fi - ' ' 301 , ,'f t . M, l, if f ,ff ' f l ll E I2 X I Q ,h ,lr 47+ 4lT 'rl I s X--ff ' ' 1 ' 'A .f I I ff :L f,,,,, .Nf X Q ll I! X f fi' re We s 't sn X ef A D f' lk Q K P X 'N ' d I fQf 1 lr Y is N w Q l f f w I L 5 FJ lll gl y ll fw QL S I K5 The afternoon of 25 June l957 B, 2 4 'tina ' J Q N C X A X The U.S S NQRT ' Vo-jd S X ga N , plow, -h. HAMPTON .... my agfyjm ,- W xx xx, N Q 1 E mg? roug.hthe seas toward the lllllsrp! 'gland 7 u ' h x X quator and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ,f PX is Q if f .... picked U -19 N . P on the radar tw , 9. ti ik 5 7 b0QleS. O C f s 1 'We sefq N fwwwww M - , ' L X X A short time later th X - -3 M t w lk ewww 'mwafi Af L 00 0Ul'S reported fwo f - tx-xkP'4,lSp X sl ' K l I iects off the starboard bslvelggsox- 9 o e X Qy ' I X I jlifgzrdahched closer, the lookout in- X 1 A-7! U zlgwablj Jones Zhggcnpok dshlfimed Davy V I 3 . ' fl l' ere - ' K in M fl K X y celved our first sight of Dav vfbnre dub X ll N llll 70 , R . Y es, Q ,umm l , -1 , OyC1l Scribe of His M - U' Q Nm l R glv- Q -I-UN , 0le5fY NEP- ,gf vu 0 'gang v '- BX X US REX hlstr 1 . Ml 5 H I ust l P 1 , I li 33 QQ L, G d Y P0 eg Leg 44 ax 9,41 V fn' q . I Q n the Royal Fli ht 5 ' :Q-NEW - .. N X J 43958 4 ao As W 9 Wgeon' ziwhst,-'wwf' -Pg m b, rf . . e approached within hail- Q7'K'Pv2 XX l y 6 mg d'5l0nCe all on board heard , X lyq OO dlSl'I:II'1Cl'ly Sl'10Li1-I vrwhof if W X , y w ose authority do . A .1 ,Q Lf X X N ' O into th - you Sm' '7' 'sa' K X I e realm of HIS MOST Ro GI 5' W A Q Q X513 Hwhness, NEPTUNUS REX 50- J 1 X X mime Ruler of all Merlhaidg 1 x K N Shaalies, Sea Serpents, Crabs: s 1 I X S r S1 DOlpl'llnS1 Eels, Skqfesl U x X .uakers,. Lobsters, and all other X N1 J J living things ofthe sea 'pn uh, X Q- J A if N If X 33- qv ' OX' I 1 S wi? 2.7 5, P- X A 'L lx 'W ' ? 3 35- ,, K f, use f 22 i ,l bf W 4 41 ,adv 'X i ' l ew 7 - ,iff-asf' ' ' N c C ', X hu V vvvfqfa M fx lx v. ,922-f fgglaz? fd r N g5?5g5gQW a xx S N 1. . exgggg.-X H -- ,.. ,,, Unfortunately he had on board a large and slimy mess of Iandlub- bers, which included more than 90? ofthe crew. . . CoptainRenken felt it better to wait until Davy and Peg Leg made their appearance on deck via the hawse pipe before replying to this question. Our Skipper gave our mission as a training cruise to pro- vide midshipmen with the facilities and opportunities for afloat train- ing. Knowingthe wisdom of remain- ing in the good graces ofhis visitors, he added he hoped to havethe pleasure of meeting Davy and his sovereign NEPTUNUS REX. Davy called upon all good Shellbacks to prepare to welcome their rulerandto standby to summon all pollywogs For the serious crime of trespassing in his royal domain. ln fearful language the sum- mons threatened those who disobey with the fate of being given as food to the sharks, barracudas, whales, and all other living things ofthe sea .... . . .whowill devour you, head, body, and soul as a warning to landlubbers entering my domain without warning. With this the Royal Party slid down the hawse pipe and disappear- ed beneath the waves. Came the dawn. In the early hours iunior pollywog officers cmd pollywog chiefs were posted at strategic points about the ship to act as lookouts. Uniform of the day was blue cap covers, hats worn backwards with chin straps in place, foul weather parka worn backwards, binoculars and boots. . . I 4 I Shortly after 0730 the neighing ofseahorses and the lusty call of KING NEP- TUNE was heard on ship. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS , RULER OF THE RAGING MAIN, came aboard withhhis Royal Court and after greet- ing the Captain, inspected the crew - paying special attention to all those who had come for the first time to his domain. KING NEPTUNE was accom- panied by his Queen, the Royal Princess, the Royal Baby, the Royal Doctor and Dentist. . . And to complete this entourage there were the Judges, the Prose- cutors, the Royal Torturers, Bears, Police, Mermaids, Jesters, and Court Beauties of all descriptions. After the inspection, the Cap- tain and Royal Party moved aft on the starboard side to the throne and ceremonial stations. Without fur- ther ado, the Court was opened. Then came the offenders, that great army of lowly slimy polly wogs Studying each case care fully and reviewing the subpoenas the relentless wheels of justice ground on The'Court upholding its proud boast that it had never lost a case. Justice was meted out swiftly, for there were many cases on the docket that day. It was not until the middle of the afternoon that all landlubbers had been initiated intothe Mysteries of the Royal and Ancient Order of the Deep. So far as could be ascertained, not a single pollywog remained at large on the ship. All had been transformed in the space of a single day into salty, swaggering Shell- backs. That night we all sat downto a special dinnerin honor of His Royal Highness. King Neptune could proudly look out over his realm, now some llOO names stronger. 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' I 'wifi Wi-1- ',4Q-, ',.. f' 571' ' ' , frm 1'--if ,.gff.H11'a i:2. it - .... A . A ,1 'f '5f7'f?f2 952' -.LS-Q--l--. 5'5?Z?f'.v-f:N'b'f 'Eff gl' gjfgp r .-ff, :LA-fx ,P- QQ fl nl And whata holiday it was! From the time we hit the beach on the second of July until we de- parted eight days later, no better holiday could have been asked for, than that given us by the friendly Cariocas. Coming into the bay we had seen Rio's beau- tiful hills and seashore, Corcovado, and the Copa- cabana. Now we disembarked and walked up the Avenida Rio Branco, exchanging greetings with the native population and paying occasional visits tolocal bars. The Brahma beer was different, but it was delicious, especially after nineteen days at sea. The Copacabana was our next stop. We got to know it quite well. Some of us went on tours, others adventured on their own. There were nights at hotels on the Copacabana, days on the beach, and trips up Sugar Loaf by cable car. Much ofthe fun was free. For example, there wasthe Ron Merino factory tour, with those tasty samples offered us, and a grand Fourth of July picnic inside the Duque de Caxias fort. There was excitement. Our Midshipmen com- peting in sports against their counterparts from the Escola Naval. And then there were the girls. Hardlyasecond passed by during which you didn't' seea gorgeous moca. They were beautiful and they were friendly. The eight days were over much too soon. We had a wonderful holiday and made many friends. Waving goodbye asthe NORTHAMPTON departed, we only hoped to return quickly so that we could again visit our generous Carioca amigos , t f A view of Sugar Loot from Flomengo Corcovodo - The statue of Christ the R Botofogo in the evening. Three day tour, Hmm. . . . . The famous beaches of Rio -- Capacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon continually amazed us wil'h their beautiful girls. . . . . . . and splendid scenery. . . .fo the fop of Sugar Loaf. . . From Copacabana Beach. . . I 1 We 511' . 4 Hi, ' 7 fi Q U X eq! 5 5 Z1 . 171 ' 1 fl, . . .and Corcovado Mountain, . . .we saw why Rio is one of The world's most beautiful cities. ef va fr-f.v:.'Illnx-n9-v- W- . -f ,. ,, , ....-.....-,,,e-..g.. -- -A . .rum factory offered o duties ond nineteen days of seo The four of the Ron Merino. . . . .pleasing diversion from shipboard i After sunset we enioyed fascinating Latin American rhythms. . . . .and dances: sambas, rhumbas, . .tangos, and carnival music A The holiday was over and the pier was crowded by The friends we had made in Rio. Brazilian Midshipman Training Ship Almiranfe Saldanha. ' AsSugar Loaffaded in the distance we knew we would always remember Rio de Janeiro, the River of January.'f Q SUGAR LOAF - PAO DE AQUCAR ' X ' -- x-N'm -xP' -f-----x-QM -W-WA.-..L P'A.-ef',fcgtrrf:- ':1-'err--5-:gg-F ,.- Trinidad P11 rf of Spain and steel bands with intricate rhythms. Maracas Bay with its verdant hills. . All of us heard the popular steel bands. Most went tothe beautiful beach at Maracas Bay and bathed in its rough surf. A few hardy souls went coconut picking, with varying success. ? ,.J' .AWK f-f.-,100 V I I 4 1 J royo pon mg . . A l ' A I I f' C 4 L E Y Q e P ' ' s O bond . . . undo Governor's House. Vesfiges of Great Britc1in's Empire. and o quiet path. I v ln Port of Spain's botanical garden could be'found almost every species of tree one could name. Trinidad has often been described as a flowery paradise and a huge botani- cal garden. Beautiful flowers and bushes line the roads and lushtiungles, running down to the sea itself. The capital and seat of government has been at Port of Spain since 1889. Now Trinidad is slated to become the capital site of the British West Indian Federation. The island is one of the great melting pots of the world. lt has Hindu temples, Moslem mosques, a British char- acter, and a Latin disposition. Chinese, Portuguese, Indian, Negro, French, Spanish and British call it home. itmo ay The mounts thot gunned For ond got their E s cuptuls of Hotuey ond spent most of our hard-eorned money ot the PX 'is We celebrated over brimming The Peaceful No. 1. SNORTN' NORT'N K , i , 4 . I THE NORTHAMPTON IS I THE PROUDEST SHIP ON THE :SEVEN SEAS, AND THESE ARE , THEMENWHO KEEPI-IER LOOK- ING THAT WAY. , Weighing anchor or drop- ping fhe hook , The Firsi' Lieuten- on1 s men ore olwcuys on hand. If A C A A BIII. Our liberty boats always run - after a fashion If our radar can track 'em, our guns will hir them. Neither broiling sun nor pelting rain Shall keep our deck hands from their appointed rounds. Marines -- the sharpest men on a sharp ship. WE BOAST THE LARGEST WATER- BORNE RADAR IN THE WORLD. TO KEEP THE SPS-2 AND ALL THE OTHER ELECTRONIC GEAR WORKING REQUIRES THE UT- MOST FROM OPERATIONS - A DEPARTMENT WITH A CAN DO SPIRIT. y 1 r Ol - The smarfesf division of Copl'oin's inspecfion. 'X I l l When electrons refuse to be ushed around P in circuits, we con olwoys rely on the signal gong fo give us The bcseboll scores. H ,r g 'TWT'-N'w?T 'g h ' THE ENGINEERS KE PT US STEAM- ING SOME II,000 MILES FOR 43 DAYS ON CRUISEALFA, AND DID A GREAT JOB. If you want the electrician, just ask For E Division. I Band M, struggling to keep the NORT'N going at Full steam. Or are they watch- ing tI1e Fights on TV? These men keep the No. I cool Notice how little sweat they have on their shirts. NI Gr L 55 r W0 ? 1 amfvff THE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT KEEPS A SHIP HAPPY, AND THEY SURE DlDN'T LET US DOWN GN THE NO. 1. T 16 W- W, The food was so good that even the skipper c1're with The crew. A Few unenlighfened souls preferred 1'he Wardroom. NORT'N exfended ifs usual hospi- tality to fheseTrinidadian orphans, of our gedunk stand. Wha1 ll you have? Cruzeiros, BeeWees or iusf plain old U. S. dollars. I K V W W s YY hd lr -U. , V , -- ,,-,151-,-.-L--13.0, -..YY 'xo - i CSQCENXXX , 41- J- I mcg 5ff',l'i'i wriiymef Eh!-,Ugl5ff4 This Pollywog whirlybird flew ci slimy Shellbock ocross the Equofor. Navigation, one of fl'ie smollesi' divi- sions, couldolwoys be counfed on for 'fine imporfoni' fosk of keeping us on course. TheX Division wishing Happy Birfh- doy 1'o the Cl1opIoin's yeomen. For once, no odminisfrofive Paperwork in sight The Medical Department attended to our aches and pains, whether real or ima- ginary Our fledgling doctors show the old salts how the new Navy operates. We received the finest dental care. And, Wonder of Wonders, there. was no waiting lust r r An Admiral's work includes many iobs, both formal and informal. lr H 1 V - As the BafCruLan1' band gleefully plays on, our Marine Colonel gets car- ried away. V N I woncler how they can tell I'm an ' American. Don't I look like a Cariocan with these sunglasses? THE NORTHAMPTON ISA PROFESSIONAL FLAGSHIP WHOSE FUNCTION IS TO SERVE. ON THIS CRUISE WE WERE PROUD TO FLY THE STARS OF REAR ADMIRAL K. I M. MC MANES, COMMANDER BATTLESHIP-CRUISER FORCE ATLANTIC. ourista Americano hunting for local color Lt. Foley's talent scouts Spiritual and religious sessions I which went a long way towards comfort- ing us, were eagerly awaited and well attended. Charity - we transfer mail to a can. A chief is born Refueling and replenishment were y rarely eagerly awaited and seldom well ll attended, but they were necessary to r keep us going. l The Navy ofthe future - a demonstration for tomorrow's officers. Sun worship - an all-hands evolution. Ccpfain's inspection. . . . and fhen, US NA -- home for some. 1, i , 1 'I I I , is i R i 1 ,v i G ii M For others, another episode in the sea vigil to keep democracy Free. X fkw X 5. .,N S 97- -Q0 r 'ff X D? V 5 XX ,ff G' HAM?