Pawcatuck (AO 108) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1968 volume:

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V-14'f'f3'?.'53,-?i5'A Y' 751' , 471 'Q-I N1SS?Q'.'K' I E a n s J I X 1 n Y K 1 t S 1 3 1 I E 5 5 ! i i 2 Q S 1 5 1 E ' Q i i I 2 Q , P I v 2 e 3, ' LAVJ WELCGME ABOARD THE SMILING INDIAN S',,'f A A ,. 3 USS PAWCATUCK A0 108 W Aff ,f I ,xx ,N Aff X 'W ,, . W A X Gaawk A 'funn r L2 AL.- THE CO ER IO TORY The conversion of the PAWCATUCK included what has become known in the shipbuilding trade as a jumboization. This involved replacing the midbody containing the cargo tanks with a new longer midbody that gives the ship 5095 increase in her cargo capacity and lengthened the ship by 90 feet. This operation consisted of five basic steps. First the bow was cut off and retained in the drydock while the rest of the ship was floated out. Next the new midbody was floated in, raised and joined to the bow. The third step was the transfer of the bridge structure from the old midbody to the new by the use of the heavy lift crane at the American Ship Building Company, Lorian, Ohio.3Next the stern section was severed and retained in drydock while the old midbody was floated out. In the last step the new midbody, with bow and bridge structure attached, was floated into the dock, raised and joined to the stern. Although replacement of the midbody was the single biggest change, many other important improvements were made during conversion. A major modification was made to the stern including two new counterbalanced rudder, new stern casting and sturts, and new shorter propeller shafts and stern tubes. The latest design in fueling and replenishment at sea equipment was added including kingposts with outriggers, Ram tensioned span wires and high lines. Electric hydraulic Winches, cargo elevators. Helicopter pick-up area. And sliding blocks and cargo drop reels at replenishment stations. The pumping capacity was improved by the addition of new larger capacity electric driven cargo pumps. Larger cargo piping and double hose fueling rigs. And auxiliary diesel generator plant developing 4599 KW was installed to provide power for the deck machinery and cargo pumps. Enclosed space was provided for stowage of fleet cargo, bottled gas and fleet mail. Habitability was improved by the air conditioning of all office and living spaces, installation of a new ships store, library, barber shop and additional laundry equipment. COMMAN DIN G OFFICER Captain F. L. Horne, Jr, U. S. S. PAWCATUCK CAO-1087 CARE OF FLEET POST OFFICE NEW YORK 09501 This has been a happy cruise. Good furtune has dominated the Smiling Indian's course, and success has been the ccmmon result of every task performed. 'Ihe men of PAWCATIIZK have performed with great professional competence, enthusiasm and pride. One of the greatest contributions to our success has been the absence of injury, sickness or family tragedy. This has afforded us the naximum effort toward acconplishment of our mission. 'lhe three hundred replenishments performed with ships of the SIXTH Fleet may not be the record, but it does represent a satis- fying accomplishment of satisfying service with satisfied customer ships. Our pride is reflected in the smile on the face of the Smi1ing Indian. 'IhePAVU-XTUCKisahappywinner. - r +1 F. L. norm, Jr. Captain, U.S. Naval Reserve OonmandingOfficer, USS PAWCATIIZK CPD-1083 EXECUTI OFFICER Lieutenant Commander D. L, Hanson The fine performance of all hands during this cruise has made it a happy and successful part of the history of this fine ship. It has been a great pleasure to be associated with this ship and its outstanding crew. May the good fortune and success of the SMILING INDIAN follow each of you in your next duties, and may the pictures and stories in this book always recall for you many happy memories. LCDR D, L, H2.I'lSOI'l i ETR2D W Walker ETR2 W L. Peters ETN3 R R Johnson ETR3G R Schaecher LTJG W S Phillips A LTJGN A Andrews Operations Officer I Communication Officer OPERATIO DEPARTME T The Operations Department is responsible for the tactical operation of the ship. Its personnel man radio central, CIC, signal bridge, pilot house and ship's office. Its work includes the processing of all incoming and out- going messages, providing tactical data for conning at sea, all navigational requirement and the administration of ship's personnel and records. SM1 J. H. Shelby SM3 W. A, Clark SM3 W. A, Seavey SM3 H. Hernandez SNSM R. P, Lowe IG A M - . . , . -Q-f - .. .- --- . ,L ,. .-,. ,-. -., ,, .,-g.,-..' -' ..- .--4 -Q., ----' : tg-.' 'I - :H ...nf -' .f.- ..-..,'1- '.u-...rf -- .---,I--1. --. .H v-.. ,- I -.:, .,- .-.-,. - - f fmfsgw 5. yn ff ARTER ASTER QMC C. H, Bashore QM2 J. S. Gionfriddo QM3 J. C. Barbarotta QM3 J. R. Edsall SNQM J . W, Swanker QMSN C. E, Whitney l YN2 J. M. Diehl YN2 A. A. Kretzschmar YN3 J. T. Sirmans YN3 J. B. Wilkinson PN3 R. Crupi 5 PN3 H. J. Biilmayer PNSN C. W. Tucker SNPN M. E. McPherson SN D, M, Schwartz HIP' OFFICE i J HM1 H. H. McDoug1e HM2 R, A, Race PC3 J . R, Salmanowitz 'E AIL CALL WHAT' UP DUC? 42--A A- il RMC R. J. Anderson RM3 E. A. Benier RMC W. M. Poarch RM1 T. G. Witt RM2 E. D, Pastian RM2 D, K. Schultz RM3 C. W, Carter RM3 L. A. Ciarlo RM3 T. G. Happy DIOME 3 Y RM3 J. L. Junge RM3 C. H. Temples RM3 G. M. Wiggin SNRM J. I. Reeher 13 ' , 'f' tg A , mlm ..,A , . .w,mA.,.,. ..,.-- W--.m....,.. yet- - --A---- V--e-.--.-----L.-L-e---e-7 -e --ff -,f RADARME RD2 M. G. Bahr RD3 M, G. Beyer RD3 J. W, Gram RD3 R. M. Puckett fm... OPS Wfs, X w - rj X X7 j W ,221 V1 xx. . Q NX! , ,gun ,X , , Z am f. , , f N wa: ff ,Z N 0 W if Lieutenant Commander V. Bayer Chief Engineer GI EER DEPARTME The Engineering Department is responsible for the ship's power systems, main propulsion, lighting, heating, air conditioning and auxiliary power and, in addition, is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all machinery and auxiliary equipment. Its personnel man the throttles underway and control the ship's speed, they manufacture the water used on board and are responsible for the habitability of all living spaces. They maintain all interior communications systems and are responsible for the proper loading and ballasting of the ship. LTJG J. B, Forture A LTJG G, W, Petering Mach W 2 L L Har-ter Damage Control Assistant Auxiliaries Officer A Main pl-0pu1S10n Offlcer fn , ', fi M DIVISION B DIVISION A DIVISION E DIVISIGN 'mm W , RDIIIO Happy Valley No No ! That reading goes on this Did you say 4 to 1 or 1 to 4? lines! ,vi ,-E Always welcome letters. Everything is normal high water in What do you mean the No. 1 and low water in No. 3. bricks fell out! Is that the Chief Engineer on the ladder? Come with me Charlie! How's this Chief? Cm, 2 WW W X Z Ready 011 the Fight? I think this is where the Happy STOUP bulbs go! I f Engineer's own Playboy. Ready? Who broke whose micrometer? You name it? If it doesn't work this time we will throw it away. Now the Duty IC man lay up to the Ward Room. Right! When the tide comes in we raise the accommodation ladder. 22 , r 1 Happiness is a spare part! How do you spell misspelled? CW0 Hal-ter in action, What! Me worry? We pump anything! This is better than PS in Palma For my Go Kart! Why? Having trouble Boyd? Fast? Eddie? Who's next? ,U Q if ,Q ef s V 1 213 fm , 'VT by, 115' ti 5 45 4, Bei 4 3 x H 4 fin! X Mi CQ? NN HUV sth Gills? fag. iigo f' Q 5 1 yi 1 'fa fs inf isltlsafgfc u Q 1 e Q 4 The Supply Department is responsible for procurring all items necessary for the ship's proper operation. It is made up of Storekeepers, Ship's Servicemen, Commis- sarymen, Stewards Mates and Disbursing Clerks. Its primary functions are to feed and pay the crew, have available clothing and store bought articles, operate the ship's laundryand barbershop and procure all necessary repair parts to keep the ship's equipment operatingQ LTJG D. E. Hilton Supply Officer UPPLY DEPARTME T LTJG C, FQ Ott Assistant Supply Officer 1 SK1 J, F. Sims SK3 R, E. Mears SN J. Mitrani SN W. J. West W 7 6' . if WW, S V in f Sf S ,f H , eqyggkfww ' Z SW f , ,w iw Wxfx SQL S xv ,S ,X 7 WS ,SW Z A WSQSSMSQWS Z I f 1 S M- ,W FNWMN, ,f,, S S ii DISBURSIN G CLERKS ndlan 1 I COMMISSARY I V SD2 E. Jinks SN R. L. Andrus TN E. Paquera SHB2 R, S. Renfroe SHB3 M. W. Bolden SHB3 J. R. Sandman SHB3 R. P. Jordan HIP'S SER IME L -qruohl' 4? AW 51314 Y fax MA ff Q X 'MX J 1 I V w r Y i l i i J Lieutenant L, T, Callaway First Lieutenant The First, Second and third Divisions make up-the Deck Depart- ment which is responsible to the 'Commanding Officer for: pres- ervation and cleanliness of the exterior of the shipg the operation and maintenance of anchoring and mooring equipmentg operation and maintenance of the ship's boatg landing and launching opera- tions of helicopters 5 the operation and maintenance of all equipment necessary for cargo handling, :fueling and replenishing' ShiDS 9.10118- side at seag the procurement and accounting for all explosives, pyrotechnics and ammunitiong the operation, maintenance and repair of electronics equipment for Gunnery Fire Control and the operation and maintenance of all Gunnery stations. DECK DEPART 9 f LTJG W. A..Shower Bosn W-2 J. P, Waddell Gunnery Officer Shipfs Boatswain Q jf n 2:-yglih, l SN S. R. Black SN D. A. Bordewick SN R. L. Burris BM2 M. L. Culbertson BM3 T. P. Futra.11 SN A. Hanson SN K, D, Harrison SN P, J. Hartshorne WA BM3 E, C. Henderson SN E, N, Hunt SN E, D, Johannes SN R. J. Klinefelter SN P. E. Lague SN M. H. Morris SN A. L. Ravy 34 9 , SN W, R, Richter SN A, J, Sabo SN L, J, Schneider BM3 W, R, Shay X jg ,, --'jflif' I ,f ' I ff' ,,fff' ' ,,f Muff' Mfff M' X, ' , MX! Mf Mf,,f ffl!!! , jf' 5 rs 0 P? SN D, W, Smith SN D, F, Tourville SN T, D, Whinerly 35 Qi, S fffcffkfrv' YI! 2 f 3 Q .1 SN B. E. Dodd E SN J. J. Depivito SN A. E. Maruginello SN T. Wright SN J. D, Thompson SN W. F. Coldiron SN J, R, Fausone SN J, T, B911 X ' BMC B. Taylor SMS N. M, Avery ' SN D, L, Boden SN B, c, Brown ECO D DIVISIO SN A. C. Bryant SN V, A, Caputi SN S. A. Dorsey BM2 R. D. Dowell Z B SN E, Foster SN P, P, Hallop SN R, S, Hernandez SN C. W, Huff SN F. W, King SN D, G, Larson 5 S V v SN w, J. Mellbn SN R, K, Millar SN J, R, oken SN J, L, Roder SN H, G, Sherwood SN N, Soto SN R, A, Castiglione SN J, P, Ojeda. SN F, Thrash SN D. R. Gagne SN A, D, Krzyzewski , , . X Q . A wif? ' ..,....,,--,,-,.,,,--, f ,,,-1--, --,,,- ,L-A GMGC H, W, Sahle GMG3 C. Carpenter SN M. T, Day SN J. R, Garey GMG1 K. McQuinn SN W, W, Miller SN J. R. pride GMG2 T. J . Jester SN S, H. W00dS i S f mx , x ,Ginn ' f. ax , as ' . W' ii' fv u.Q 'aj an 3n:y,,,nx' 1 :Qty 9Y,.f1 w 162 iv - A -vf .S - xg, 'M 1, , ff 'V 3 X f' ' X , ft.. -' 1 if M, 1 ., S Af 1 ,f M fflw f , f ss -if gf. '52,-44 'fr gm 7 ,' , 1 ,ax 2 ,nw f-m.nf:,:fA11'3-swaxwww: GLM ELCO LO GSIDE i STA D BY FOR HOT LI On the morning of 29 January 1968, PAWCATUCK got underway from Mayport, Fla., with orders to deploy to the Mediterranean, The Smiling Indian and her crew had a vital mission to fulfill, to provide fuel and other supplies to sustain the various units of the United States Sixth Fleet operating in the Mediterranean. After an outstanding Advent the PAWCATUCK and her crew were ready to show the Sixth Fleet the capabilities of a hard- working Jumbo Oiler, Determined to do a good job, PAWCATUCK went out for six months replenishing 300 ships. Besides 26 millions gal. of fuel pumped. The Deck gang's burton and highline rigs were kept busy transferring many tons of fleet freight, mail, provisions, bottled gases, movies, personnel and even a cake or two to the Sixth Fleet units. ,.rl,-. ni A , A ,W Y f f I f WW gxgw -X 3 'yfw Hwwywf X , I wx -X Of .,,, W , J MA Xw WN A6 ,, d k' M,,h,.4.maQM... .hm v - f An Indian with a big red nose and oil wells gushing behind his canoe grins from a mural on the bridge of the USS PAWCATUCK. The Smiling Indian, a Jumbo replenishment tanker, welcomed us alongside. She had sailed from ,Souda Bay, and was in fact almost as old as the events that marked the seas of Crete 27 years ago this May, But ours was a less sombre encounter, between a trim grey frigate and a colorful, even gaudy, product of the New World. Indeed, if colour ever rioted at sea, it happened aboard the Smiling Indian. It was not so much her structure though her four campaign medals outshone Benjamin's coat, and her flat surfaces were liberally dauded with a rainbow of flags and signs and decorations. It was her crew that was so startling. Swathed in long red life jackets, blinkered almost to a man by large sunglasses ,they peered curiously as us from the shade of plastic helmets of almost every imaginable colour, ' Some rested on a bench thoughtfully provided for the weary, Others heads concealed behind vast ear-pieces, were busy supporting bulkheads. Most simply leaned on whatever was on hand. But a few were actively involved in the business of the afternoon, We were looking into a silent kaleidoscope, and the inscriptions on their hats were the sub-titles. Nombre Une , in a white hat. directed his Braves, a mug of coffee gripped in his fist like a sheriff's badge. When his back was turned, his hat gmyasteriously said BX in flags, invitation, the Yoeman explained, to splice the mainbrace Cin. a dry shipb? Hotsteel , who favored the blue headgear, grappled like Laocoon with the coils of the messenger, his jaws working in time with his hands. he was assisted by the enigmatic Aito, by night M' VW Y lf ff: -1 Cwho was also in bluej and by a large negro in a green hat labelled simply Wrong , Perty kept tilting back his blue hat to massage a crew-cut that had gone to seed. Butch in brown, controlled the oil flow. While Blackie listened with his eyes shut to a telephone in a quiet corner. A cheerful negro in a white coat was fully employed refilling an orange thermos mug, labelled Captain , with iced drinks. If FALMOUTH was truly the 206 ship served by the PAWCATUCK this deploy- ment , Captain HORNE, USN, must have needed a drop of moisture on those parched lips, But it was a charming and successful interlude, and the tribes on each side were kept very happy gazing across the river that rushed between us into the strange resergation of the other. And the Indian with the big red nose kept on smiling. r Wf- N 1, A Mvmwm ,W My Wx ,W xm' fr y ,,,, - i if f ff N-MW Amy. ,,,, ' A 'Q 3 MQ W, f f M... , gx X Qw 'Q-w , X WC! sf X6N X wf Q' Y W4 Z 7 Q1 GUNNERY DRILL B M.. - V P .-V:-.fm 'gh-.1 X !?EfEF0::c-g:,.sj-1'g,:g3.f53ggaf3gggqg.5,1-:Lt-vfxf:'f:':vv,4.m-f4 :L.f,-',v.,2,w:s1-1,-N, .,c53fva-:raw:c:ffu,:f:-fAff+'f uso-sw,z:.25.r.a+r PLE PALMA MALTA 50 ,Nu mi V ROTA SOUDHA BAY RAPALLO ATHENS ,WY , ,-, .qw-vLf s - 33:5 a ' f nr-1-91312-f'--:.-:nfl - ' ---14Pl'f-i-I ' 'if' 1...-...H-ffm .,-,. W. N'-:asf-.s....f:f-.+.-.K-Lx, V 11- - iw:-x.-H.: .-.-.W ,-1 V,,v:-.--,--2 - v Y TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY www 4' ,W 4,1 S Perfect performance on our 20th Anniversary. I know of no better way to express my pride and appreciation for today's events than to pass on to each of you a remark that the Supreme Allied Commander Eurpore, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer, made to me after the pass-in- review. He said I have never seen an operation better planned and executed in every detail. What a shame that there is no practical way to show this demonstration of United States' power for peace to everyone in the Free World. It would give themiencouragementf' Every man of the Sixth, Fleet has good reason to be proud of today's 20th Anniversary Operations. I assure you that your Fleet Commander is very proud of each one of you. vice Admiral winiam 1. Martin, USN Midshipmen J, F, Watters, D, G, Vetter,J, F, Keller, J, L, Feeney, D, P, Ayers, G, Terwilliger, G, F, Wenchel, W, T, Meshier It is a personal and professional pleasure to join Commodor E, N, Kearcher COMSERVFORSIXTHFLT, in commending you for the consistent, effective day to day support rendered Sixth Fleet units during your five month Med deployment. In conducting nearly three hundred refuelings, providing expanded supply support to ships alongside through the Big- Ten program, and the flawless record of your crew ashore, you have amply demonstrated the abilities and flexibility of the Jumbo Oiler, turning in a jumbo performance in every way Your accomplishments are worthy of praise and are in keeping with the Can Do spirit of the Sixth Fleet Well done and smooth sailing VADM William I Martin ' f - f lr OLD FRIEND THE BEST DAMN J' 13. BER 300 TA KER I THE FLEET Q5 M vw ' f Z , wi' 39' N a My 3 1 i Z fS Sf 5x Sw A 4 x ,X 5 f MSA USS COLUMBUS CG- 12 ,M Mx As' Commanding Officer Of PAWCATUCK, it is with pleasure that I commend you your contribution which enabled PAWCATUCK to be awarded the Battle Efficiency E for the 1968 competitive year. This award follows a year of keen competition among all the ships of Service Squadron FOUR. It reflects the achievement of teamwork, prefessional cometance, and superb performance of duty by the officers and men of the PAWCATUCK. Having served in PAWGATUGK durzbng the period for which the award is given, you can be justly proud in the knowledge that your efforts contributed directly to the achievement of this award. The Navy E is awarded only to the Navy's finest units and reflects an achievement by the Navy's finest men. Accordingly while attached to PAWCATUCK, you are auth- orized to wear the E insignia during the forth coming fiscal year Your contribution to your ship and your country is in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Navy. It is a privilege and pleasure to extend ny sincere con- gratulations and deserved WELL DONE ,I 41 F H RQE , Captain, USNR Cozmnanding Officer WALSWORTH O O ' J , ' - . f 7 f ' , Q e , o o o ' Cruise Boo ' 915 w. 21s, Marceline, Mo., U.S.A, Norfolk, V f f YPURT FLGRID W-ww ,- m cs E F11 ,ff W EN-. L ,- . 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