Washburn (AKA 108) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1962 volume:

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J --v-.-,--fx ' 1 1 I I .OUR SHIP The USS WASHBURN was launched at Wilmington North Carolina on 22 January 1944 and was commissioned shortly after at the Todd Shipyards in Hoboken, New Jersey. The ship was named after a county in the state of Wisconsin and at that time was the Navy's most modern conception of the Attack Cargo Ship. K Since 1945 the WASHBURN has served primarily in the waters of the Pacific. She has participated in numerous amphibious operations and has been awarded both the Navy Occupation Service Medal and the China Service Medal. During the Korean War, the WASHBURN received the Korean Service Medal and four combat stars for her part in the landings at KangNung, Korea. Having partici- pated in several Point Barrow Re-Supply Expeditions in Alaska, the WASHBURN set new Navy Ship-to-Shore off-loading records every time. In 1954 and 1955 she was called upon to assist in the Tachens Evacuation and in 1956 she was involved in the Pribiloff lslaud Re-Supply Expedition. The only time the WASHBURN has operated outside the Pacific was when she joined the Amphibious Forces Atlantic in the Caribbean. Otherwise, the WASHBURN has deployed regularly to the Western Pacific to serve with the Seventh Fleet and has visited ports in Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Formosa, Philippines, Guam, Okinawa, Iwo Jima, Australia and Samoan Islands. The primary function of our ship is to transport the necessary materials required in combat to the objective area. To complete the final stages of her mission, many boats are needed to move these materials to the beaches. Therefore, the boats and the men that operate them, compose the WASHBURN's main armament. ,.., . f . , ,' CUMMANDING . OFFICER I. Dunham Reilly Captain, United States Navy Captain 1. DUNHAM REILLY, USN was born in Winnetka, Illinois in 1915 and attended schools there until entering college in 1933. At Harvard for two years he came into contact with the Navy through the NROTC, transferred to the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1939. With the exception of a tour at Great Lakes after World War ll, Captain REILLY's assignments have kept him in the Pacific areas for the entirety of his career. His 23 years of commissioned service include about half as sea duty and half as shore duty, summarized as follows: SEA DUTY USS CHESTER CCAN '39e'44 Mostly Gunnery Duties USS SHANGRI-LA QCVU '-44446 Gunnery Officer USS CHEVALIER iDDi '52-'54 Commanding Officer USS LOS ANGELES QCAW '56-'58 Executive Officer USS WASHBURN CAKAi '61-'62 Commanding Officer SHORE DUTY U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis '3S4'39 Student Staff COMNINE, Great Lakes '-46448 Naval Reserve Adm. Naval Training Center Great Lakes '48-'49 Aide to Commander Staff Gen. MacArthur, Tokyo '49-'52 Strategic Plans Staff Training Command SDIEGO '54-'56 Mobilization Plans Personnel Research, SDIEGO '58-'61 Officer in Charge 2 ENSHLT LCDR CDR CDR CAPT MIDN LCDR LCDR CDR CDR CAPT EXECUTIVE orrrcte .fc K X 'I..Il Robert A. Moore Commander, United States Navy Robert A. Moore was born in Clay, Kentucky in 1923. He attended Murray State College in Kentucky and Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. In Iuly 1943 he began his naval career and was commissioned in October 1944. During his naval career, Commander Moore has served on various destroyers and amphibious type ships. He has given 18 years active service to the navy and has seen extensive shore and sea duty, summarized as follows: SEA DUTY USS SIRONA KAKAW '45-746 Gunnery Officer ENS USS ACHERNAR CAKAXB '46 448 First Lieutenant ENS USS GENERAL CTAPN '48W'5O Ass't Engineering Officer LTIG NAS KWAIALEIN, M. I. '53-'54 Meteorological Officer LT DESRON FIVE STAFF '55-'56 Operations LT USS AGERHOLM CDDB '56457 Executive Officer LCDR USS WASHBURN CAKAB '61- Executive Officer CDR SHORE DUTY USNAB, Ft. Pierce, Fla '44445 Attack Boat Officer ENS USN Gen. Line School 'SO-'51 Student CMontery, Cal.D LTIG MSTS-Pacific '51-'51 Ass't Operations Officer LTIG USU Post Grade School '51-'53 Student CMonterey, Cal.D LT FLTWEACEN, Seattle, Wash. '54-455 Senior Forecaster LT USN Post Grad. School '58-'61 Instructor CMonterey, Call LCDR s 3 I s OUR PURPOSE As the worldls most powerful sea-going force, the United States Navy has assumed the responsibility of meeting the Communisththreat with sea power on any part of the globe. Free world interests demand and an every ready fleet strategically positioned to cope with any situation. The fleet must not only be a carrier of good will and a means of showing the flag throughout the world, but must also be constantly alert to danger and prepared to use force when necessary to meet aggression. On 16 October 1961, we of the WASHBURN sailed with Amphibious Squadron One to join the Seventh Fleet in Far Eastern waters. Our role in international defense was to include a seven month tour of duty in the explo- sive and unpredictable Orient. To most of us, only the serious necessity of our task eased the sadness we felt at leaving homes, families, and loved ones on that October morning. CUMMANDING OFFICERS MESSAGE The WASHBURN has reliably rnet all her eornrnitrnents on the long deployment in the Far East, displaying skilled performance in every tasle. No commancling of-Zeer could expect nzore, ana' I asle that you share rny prz'a'e. As this cruise has been adventurous ana' rewarcling to each one of us personally, it is hoped that this hoole will assist in keeping rnany 5eztz'rfyz'ng and happy experiences agloru in our rnernories in years to eorne. 1 DUNHAM REILLY 4 is 0 R0 TE DATE PROGRESS 16 Oct 04 Nov 12 Nov 1961 1961 1961 Anchors Aweigh-San Diego California Depart Honolulu for Operation Silver Sword Return Honolulu Hawaii 24 Oct 1961 Land Ho! Diamond Head, Hawaii 15 Nov 19 Nov 23 Nov 28 Nov 15 Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 19 Dec 20 Dec 22 Dec 25 Dec 04 fan 05 fan 06 fan 09 fan 10 fan 12 fan 13 fan 15 fan 13 Feb 17 Feb 04 Mar 06 Mar 07 Mar 08 Mar 13 Mar 18 Mar 20 Mar 02 Apr 03 Apr 05 Apr 07 Apr 09 Apr 13 Apr 21 Apr 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 24 Apr 1962 30 Apr 1962 04 May 1962 05 May 1962 10 May 1962 16 May 1962 16 May 1962 28 May 1962 Underway for lapan Cross the lnternational Date Line Thanksgiving Day at Sea Arrive Sasebo, lapan Underway for Korea Arrive PuSan, Korea Arrive PoHang, Korea to train ROK Marines Depart Korea for lapan Transit Shimonoseki Straights, lapan Arrive Yokosuka, lapan Christmas in Yokosuka Underway for Firing Exercises Arrive Yokosuka, lapan Underway for Okinawa Arrive Buckner Bay, Okinawa Depart Okinawa Pass through Formosan Straights Arrive Hong Kong. British Crown Colony Assume Duty of Station Ship Underway for lapan Arrive Sasebo, lapan Sayonara, lapan Arrive Buckner Bay, Okinawa Underway for Naha, Okinawa Depart Naha for Buckner Bay, Okinawa Underway for Operation Tulungan Arrive Subic Bay, Philippine ls. Depart Subic Bay Underway for Okinawa Pass through San Bernardino Straights Arrive Buckner Bay Okinawa Arrive Naha Okinawa Underway for Guam Arrive Guam for Voyage Repairs Depart Guam for Australia Cross Equator Line Arrive Brisbane Australia Depart Brisbane for Sydney Arrive Sydney Australia Depart Sydney Australia Arrive Pago Pago Samoan ls Underway for U S A Home San Diego California 5 I I I I I I . I I ' I 'Y 'wmv 5 ::-? 1t'- P M ' ' ' 1 Y V V. f , .f ..,- .rf..- ,M 1.4.11 .amd -we , OUR CRUISE inlaid, often called America's tropical jewel, was the first land we visited after leaving San Diego, California. We arrived on a beautiful, sunny day and, as we approached Honolulu, the lush green color of the island created a splendid contrast to the blue of the sea. Swaying coconut palms, sunkissed beaches, abundant flowers, green lawns and fields disappearing into massive mountains with deep canyons, all revealed why visiting seafarers call Hawaii a Polynesian paradise of memorable beauty. 7 llll' 5 9 5 3 'f's.o i . V ,, I JI lj if 4. ' ,Q y' . R 4.553 Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, was a fabulous place, very similar to the large cities on the U. S. mainland. Tall, modern hotels, beautiful restaurants and colorful shops, followed the world-famous Waikiki beach from end to end. They all enjoyed a tremendous View of the sea, with its surfriders and sailboats in the foreground of the majestic Diamond Head. In the evening one could sit beneath the gentle palms while a breath-taking sunset would steal his attention. 6 , qs- L , A ' Y AD? 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After his visit, the Japanese, realizing that they could no longer remain isolated from a world deter! mined to intrude, were forced to make vital decisions about the method of life they would follow. In 1867. while these issues were still being debated. the last-foreign emperor died, the shogun abdicated, and Emperor Meiji came to the throne. This man. known as the enlightened was responsible for a modernization of Japan's antique social and economic structures. NVestern scientists. mechanics, engineers and educational administrators were invited to Japan. Mass education started and thousands of Japanese students went overseas to learn foreign ways. TWELVE YEARS after the Meiji reformation began, the caste system had been abolished. land reforms were initiated, a national currency was created. the army and navy were modern- ized, and religious freedom was established. These great advan- tages were to some extent offset by the powerful position assumed by the military. Neither the Japanese Diet nor the cabinet in any way controlled the military, which was second only to the emperor in power. Thus, in creating reforms, the Meiji master- minds failed to provide for safegxards against abuse of power. This omission permitted the growth of a militaristic machine which in the end, wrecked the entire nation. Another mistake was to bind reform structures together by a revival of Shinto. This doctrine taught Japanese that they had a divine mission, which called them to give inferior races the benefit of their rule. The emperor himself was considered divine. I Japan tested her new military forces in 1894 in a war with China originating with a dispute over Korea. Japan won the war, and by the terms of a peace treaty, China was forced to give up Taiwan, part of Manchuria, and to pay a large indemnity to Japan, among other concessions. Because of conflicting interests in Manchuria, Japan went to war with Russia in 1904. Again Japan was the victor. A treaty signed at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 1905, gave the Japanese control of Korea, part of the island of Sakhalin, special privileges in Manchuria, and many other strategic prizes. DURING WORLD XVAR ONE, Japan sided with the allies against Germany. This gave the island empire control of former German possessions in the Pacific Ocean, besides additional ad- vantages in China. By 1930, Japan, a world power, had not only highly developed military forces, but a large and industrious empire. Foreign tarrifs however, had created a difficult selling problem for a tremendous industrial output. Businessmen at first desired to solve this problem by peaceful negotiation. Military leaders pressed to solve it by grabbing more colonies. This they did by starting a war in Manchuria in 1931. The campaign proved so profitable that many civilians, including the industrialists, accepted the military's aggressive ideas. By 1937 thought control authorities and secret police were effectively stopping any remain- ing opposition toward militaristic aims. These conditions all constituted a prelude to World War Two. During this confiict Japan lost everything she had taken by force, but as a result, the Japanese nation gained a new grasp on democratic ways of life. TODAY JAPAN has a constitution placing sovereighty in the people. It makes it possible for directly elected representatives to control the government, including the armed forces. The country now has the benefit of a revised school system, authority over which is in the hands of locally elected boards of education. State Shinto was banned, public education classess extended from six to nine years. Women have the right to vote. Farm reforms make it possible for farmers to buy land on easy terms. All of these improvements and many others have combined to make Japan one of the free world's strongest allies in the cold war with communism. Because militarily the nation is not strong enough for self- defense, American troops and naval units are stationed in Japan to assist in the task of safe-guarding the democracy so essential to freedom and human dignity. 'Sf Q , I ., .L ., -' I ...v-'EZ- 1 xl' V 565520 Sasebo was the first lapanese port we visited. After 12 days at sea we came to The Land of the Rising Sun , many of us for us for the first time. Sasebo was to be our home for two weeks and all of us were anxious to discover what it was like, especially those of us who had never been to lapan before. Sasebo is located on the north-western tip of KYUSHU, a major island on the southern end of the lapanese chain. It guards the important narrows between Korea and Japan, known to us as the CHOSEN and TSUSHIMA straights, which separate the lapan Sea from the East China Sea. The harbor is shaped like a huge clover leaf and the bay, which extends way inland, is formed by a sea valley and shaped by surrounding hills and sharp mountains. From a naval standpoint it is an outstanding base and it is the southern most naval base in lapan for the defense of Asia, China and Korea. Historically, Sasebo has served as a catch basin for the overflow of commerce from the industries of Nagasaki and the encompassing manufac- turing complex. Since being used as a naval port, Sasebo has grown to considerable size with over 200,000 inhabitants. Today it is the home for one of our two major U. S. Naval bases in lapan and also the home for one of lapan's four naval bases. In the past few years, particularly since the Korean War, considerable industrial development has taken place, solely for the construc- tion and maintenance of lapanese vessels. The world's largest battleship, the Q' Yamato and the Musashi another Japanese battleship, were both built in Sasebo during the Second 14 1 li st iii tajn's Cap X gan., M Personnel xi.. A, Inspection I 'Q 1 ,Fr '25 s ,....g .Steer-wi-1-' World War. lust recently, the largest ship in the world, RIZU MARUH, an oil tanker, weighing 130,000 tons, was completed. Cther than ship-building then, Sasebo is known tor little else. The Takeshirna Pearl farms, not too far from Sasebo, use tiny irritants to agitate oysters, thereby creating 1apan's renowned pearl industry. In nearby Arita, the Fukagawa Company displays some of the world's finest handpainted chinaware. Nagasaki, one of the larger cities in the area, located three hours from Sasebo, is a popular tourist attraction. It is the oldest trading port in lapan, dating back to 1750. Here can be seen the atom-bomb site ot World War Two, Madame Butterfly's home, and the oldest Catholic church in lapan. V- 'f ' r- - , an f, - 1 l A ,M , , r f' ' , , 1, iv g V , 'A lf! ' ' . Commodore Bullen and Captain Reilly Business was unusually good 15 i Our first visit began 28 November 1961. It was early winter and the weather was excep- tionally nice. The major purpose of our stay was for voyage repairs and maintenance, and of course, the much deserved rest and relaxation, better known as R5zR . We had two personnel inspections, one by Captain Reilly to the tune of Hlingle Bells , and a second by Commodore Bullen. When December 'Yth approached, we could not fail to remember the significance of that day, especially since this year was the twentieth anniversary of the Second . World War. Time is certainly a great healer of wounds. We found the town very exciting and soon became familiar with the customs and habits k I of the Japanese people. They made our stay interesting and it was fun to shop in their stores and dine in their intriguing restaurants. There were many naval facilities for us to enjoy on the base and in Sasebo, most of which have been built since the Korean War. The Navy Exchange, the Fleet Display Room, and the Ship's Store Afloat, which later became another Navy Exchange, were all fabulous sim. fFf3r ' ' 1 CDC Ei' ., W , I t Q 1 3. 5: r-rr L. . 5 f' N ,' 'qqdfirw 4 l 'T g 16 ,'-N, PM places to shop. The Anchor Club, PO. Club, EM. Club and the Town Officer's Club offered fine food and recreation. The base had facilities for nearly any indoor sport. Everyone had a wonderful time. The town was not a booming metropolis equipped with luxurious shops and buildings like those seen in Tokyo, but Sasebo was very interesting. The friendship and warmth ot the people compensated for anything the city lacked. We shall always look forward to return to Sasebo. -3 wi 44.1-J.. 'Q' - P A .qt U S A M N ,., 7 as K 451 he E dw , A , , - L, . wh ,v 1. ,1 -, . x.Y.A vvbfuggf ,. From Sasebo we proceeded to PUSAN, KOREA, arriving on 16 December 1961. Our visit was Very short and only long enough to unload the Operation Handclasp cargo that we had in our holds. A few of us were fortunate to have liberty during the afternoon hours to relax or take pictures. The people were very friendly, especially the children. Living condi- tions for some were almost horrible and entire families were found living in low, one room, wooden structures. In strong contrast to this, beautiful tile houses existed, but these were surrounded by barb-wire fences. Our visit soon ended and we were forced to be on our way. In POHANG, KOREA, the purpose of our visit was to familiarize and train 4,000 Republic of Korea Marines. We showed them how amphibious operations were conducted and allowed them to run our boats. At any one time during the training period we usually had hundreds of ROK Troops on board and our decks were covered by them. The language barrier was the most difficult problem but we managed to handle all of them with no serious casualties. Following several days of marine training, we left POHANG and headed for Yokosuka, Iapan by way of the Shimonoseki Straits. S,-5. H A N G 2 'rl J - f ,, , . Q' 1 , it 4460444464 is the home of the U. S. N avy's largest naval base in Japan. Cnce nothing more than a mere fishing village, Yokosuka is now one of lapan's most important naval ports. We arrived 22 December 1961 and this was where we spent the Christmas season and celebrated New Year's Day. p Japan opened her doors to foreign countries and western civilization after Commodore Perry's landing at Kurihama on 14 Iuly 1853. Three years later the Yokosuka Iron Foundry was established and has dominated the city's industry ever since. Yokosuka flourished as a naval base of eastern lapan until the end of World War Two. Following the war, industry, trade, and fishing grew rapidly. Former Japanese military installations were converted into various industries which produced such things as automobiles, canned foods, spun cotton, and electricity. Yolcosuka has become a major industrial city of lapan and presently has a popula- tion of nearly 300,000. Yokosuka is situated in the central part of the Muira Penninsula which extends southward from the main island of Honshu, and is easily reached by rail and car from all surrounding areas. Within hours, via fine electric train services, one can travel to Kamakura, Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Tokyo, all of which are scattered along the edges of Tokyo Bay. Souvenir Alley was the main attraction of Yokosuka. Here along the narrow streets, were shops selling every trinket ever imagined. Silk, kimonos, pottery products, mechanical toys, embroidered garments and electronic equipment were available. The list was almost endless. Yokosuka also offers more serious attractions. The once proud battleship of Admiral Togo houses a marine museum. Tsukayama and Kinugasa parks are prominent and colorful places. In Kamakura, the famous Great Buddha attracts many tourists. One may visit the famed Mt. Fujiyama which can be seen in the distance. Fuji-san , as it is affectionately called, is snow-capped throughout the year. It rises majestically to the height of 12,397 feet and each year thousands of people scale its heights. anmz 101901, Today two generations removed from topknots and the longsword Japan lives happily with both East and West During our visits we made many acquaintances and enloyed the gentle in nature and some nearly childishly naive. They were very curious and eagerly friendly with a warmth that many of us envied. Politeness and courtesy has reached a friendship of the Japanese people. To us the people were different. They were perhaps more national art in Japan The people seemed very happy and seldom appeared discontent Their children, especially, were fun to watch and loved to have someone take their pictures. Everywhere we visited in Japan, we have seen evidence of their beliefs in the Gods of their ancestors. Each house and shop has its Butsudau Csmall Buddist altar? and each village its Ujigame Cshrineb. So much a part of these people are their traditions, that the one con- cession granted them after their surrender in World War II, was the retention of Hirohito as the Imperial Emperor of Japan. In Japan, we learned much about the customs and habits of the Japanese people. We dined in their restaurants and managed to operate their chop-sticks quite successfully. We will never forget the smells of hot SUKIYAKI and TEMPURA simmering in a pan. We enjoyed the Japanese beer and hot SAKI, but most of us were reluctant to try any of the famous raw fish dishes that the Japanese people cherished. Riding in the small taxi-cabs, as they darted about the narrow, colorful streets, was a great sport. Still very popular in Japan, is the hot steam-bath and massage, which leaves the customer relaxed and refreshed. In the towns, it was simply fun to walk around and look at the shops and buildings, however one usually founds himself buying something. Items such as cameras, electronic equipment, chinaware, embroidered silks, and beautiful works of art could be purchased at a fraction of their American value. -4 ' 4.-1... , -E . Q A. I 16 -f lk 476, 'Q 'X Ain. Q ing, . 'Mitzi 2 7o6q0, the Capital city of lapan, is the center ot political and cultural traits and re- presents all lapan. The Ginza, which rivals with 5th Avenue in New York City, in luxury offerings and plush entertainment spots, with its modern department stores in stone and glass, fails to conceal completely the acres of ancient shops and weathered homes that surroundl it. The moat-encircled Imperial Palace located in central Tokyo, still serving as a symbol of the long historical tradition upon which Japan is built, stands in view of the new Diet Building where the governing body meets in legislative session, much the same as our Senate in Washington. Tokyo today boasts the most advanced facilities but, on the other hand, still retains in abundance, the cultural properties and traditions oi the Oriental and purely Japanese style. Every man's taste is catered somewhere in this unforgettable city of flashing color. fill Z- f '-- 1 . Y 14,15 lx 1 ffa 'nl'-, ' N R' . K -Q F rw 1- N - s -X-e v ' I - - o , f M J ,ix 1,1 . ,X K ' 1 Rail' I re' ,- - ...rt - 5 Sl- 5 - .1 T ar 1 - I E ,fe 1 mi .4-.fl I ,g.k --. la' P 4 W., 5 A f 1 -'5 ' . ,X-r1,,f-, V ' 3?-59.1 fl l ,J 712mg :tw I Q U- P 5, . 'Cv x ,--5 .-., fr, rl - - w A0 Egg? 'fp . .HF A 5, kr, A 'X' v K E N I Lift' QP 3323: ' ' X il 4 'H N A I 1. I K .xx V ' 4 ' 53 1 5 51. ! 1 5 E. 1 . .4 X 'Q i1 ,515 . 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They arrived on the China coast in 1513 and, by persistant pressure, managed to obtain an establishment at Macao through which they might trade with China. When the British and Dutch traders followed in the 17th century, they found that the Chinese refused to have any dealings with Europeans other than the Portuguese. It was not until 1700 that British trade with China was established as a result of a policy change by the Chinese. During the negotiations between the British Plenipotentiary and the representatives of the Chinese Emperor, following the Cpium War of 1839, the island of Hong Kong was offered to the British traders as a depot. The offer was accepted and the island was occupied by the British in Ianuary 1841. Hong Kong was, from the start, established as a free port and open to all. Kowloon and the small Stonecutter's Island were ceded to Oiko in 1860 and in 1898 the area known as the New Territories was leased to Britian for a period of 99 years. The British Crown Colony of Hong Kong has traditionally been a major outpost of British 26 43 we A 3 , 6 r H. fs rg l 144 .,f,,' K I . . . 210 wg T0 my political and commercial interests in the Far East, a warehouse for the great market of China, and a center of Western orientation for Chinese people. Geographically, economically, and politically, Hong Kong is a vital crossroad of the Far East. It is also a chief point of exit and entry for the Communist-dominated China main- land. The colony comprises an area of approximately 392 square miles and includes the island of Hong Kong and a section of the mainland which is divided between Kowloon and the New or Leased Territories. Of this only 62 square miles are usuable and the re- mainder is largely swampy or mountainous. The principal business area is located on the island of Hong Kong, officially known as the City of Victoria, however it is generally referred to as Hong Kong . The population is now officially estimated at 3.2 million. By far the largest part of this consists of over one million refugees who have fled to Hong Kong since 1949 when the Communists completed their seizure of mainland China. They constitute the largest single group of anti-communist refugees in the world and they are still arriving at the rate of 50,000 a year. .wi I V. Hong Kong is an island between two worlds where oppos- '18 , mp, 1 . 'is ing ideologies, cultures, and races live together for mutual financial gain. The new, modern buildings and busy atmosphere of the place seem to express a faith in the future on the part of those who live there. However, the endless stream of refugees that conti- nues to pour into the colony from Communist China is a reminder that Hong Kong is at the edge of a whirpool which at any time could swallow the island. The citizens of Hong Kong do not forget what lies behind the low range of gently rolling hills which stretch to the east and west 30 miles north of the harbor. However, business and life continue as usual from day to day. , The richest jewel in the British Crown, Hong Kong is a city of immense wealth and gran- deur, a city of bargains, where the most elemental struggle for survival is everywhere to be seen. It is a splendor of sights and sounds, a city of noise, with honking cabs, shrills of vendors and richshaw boys, packed tenements, and people of many nationalities and langu- ages such as Mongol, Indian, British, Malay and Eurasian. The many odd and almost repul- sive smells won't be forgotten, especially the odors of dried squid and chom-pon cooking in the steets. There are many beautiful, modern buildings. Steel and glass apartment houses enjoy panoramic views of the harbor and hillsides. Under the shadow of the towering Victoria Peak, Hong Kong faces the bay which is always teaming with junks, sampans, liners, and tramp Steamers, bearing the goods of the world to market. Across the bay from Hong Kong lies Kowloon, an even more modern city and and beyond that Communist China. 27 fv I Pre sk A? J '4 ll electronic equipment, jade and woodwork were among the most popular. It was fun to simply walk around the streets and look at the shops and study the people. The children were especially interesting to watch. So Hong Kong was a land of extremes. Modern jet airliners, large stone buildings, and huge cargo ships contrasted strongly with the ancient rickshaws, paper-thin huts, and flimsy sampans. After being in Hong Kong as station ship for one month, most of us agreed that this was the best liberty port we had visited so far. We had a wonderful time and will look forward to see- ing Hong Kong again. , 28 5s In nearby Aberdeen one may enjoy excellent seafood served at one of the famous floating restaurants. Aberdeen is also known for its thousands of junks and sampans that choke the inlet. These are the homes of the Tanaka, or egg people , who live completely upon the Water, a race apart. Their environment is nothing more than a hodge-podge of bamboo and sails. Sources of entertainment were unlimited in Hong Kong. One may ride on the tram to the top of Victoria Peak to View the city below, visit beautiful Repulse Bay, or walk through the strange Tiger Balm Gardens. In Hong Kong or Kowloon there were many shops and restaurants. Pur- chases such as clothing, .fn I ,, . ,J M' ' ,- , '- f ' 3,1 r ' 'NHL . -2'-. ur- 1- ' ' . ft ep. .5 x B . xy, . I. lg: N. , J-.Q , W, 4Y..x .'-1 ' N - 'fm ' ' .Q 'ANV '- n' X 15 5 '-'.. ' c, . ..,'3:.,., M swf 4, ' ' . l . ' .faq- Q' '- 'Q -Q V F A SLT ,ywllx T 'I ring.: ' .9 -- mm 5 ?w ' , V '75, V . , ,4 I n . H V y. l' ,.. N 5, . N la . 1 L S1-A I , .1 mf :fru- 'Y' 3 1 gr. i -' oo.. 5'- 'T fue 71 4-vb x pn an f ' 14 Q ' 'ggi' Nu. . I I va - . Q K . 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The island of Okinawa is one of 108 islands making up the Byukyus Islands group, many of which are too small to be inhabited. Okinawa is 67 miles in length and from 3 to 20 miles in width with the terrain varying greatly between north and south. Southern Okinawa, where Buckner Bay is located, consists of rolling hills-broken occassionally by ravines and valleys. Northern Okinawa is much more rugged and beautiful. There the hills rise more than 1000 feet and are much more wooded. While at Buckner Bay work consumed most of our time, much of it around the clock. We had very little time to see the countryside and towns. Those visited were bare and unattractive. At the completion of Operation Tulungan the WASHBURN returned to Okinawa to offload her cargo and then proceeded to Guam in mid-April for a week of voyage repairs. 33 lv.. El it IX - 4 'Y' P' mr . 5 . N. i I wwf, m., 1 H-1 WM f - ., .., - V A Ni- -tv .I ,H-gf, fl? - ' - 5, ,I i - vs, 4 V - 1 V4 - af.. 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S- Naval Installation in the Philippine Islands and is located in the southern part of Luzon less than one hundred miles from the Capital city of Manila. Many managed to see the town of Olangapo which was only a short distance from the base. It was, for tourist's purposes, primarily one long, curved street lined on both sides with night spots of all descriptions. Here a person could purchase numerous souvenirs and trinkets. Probably the most popular commodity not in this category was San Migf, It was most un- fortunate that the local water purification system was underdeveloped. Some tgok o liking to the long, black, cigar-like cigarillos, which, while much stronger than the American cigarette I still offered something different and enjoyable. After Subic Bay all of our time and efforts were devoted to training as Operation ,,Tu1ungQn progressed. This was a SEATO planned exercise of immense size and mC11'1Y ships were involved. Combat loaded troops and vehicles were discharged over the beaches of Mindoro Island by boat and helicopter. 34 Q - '- ln' -I i fa '1 g'-f' f ,jf h- ! 4 X os, YXPQ J ,e- 0w DFP' quam as qoon 5 fin 1 f ra , , YQ ,I E gv ,kgs l ., fly., 0. Z fy M A 'flu M4 G ,mf .DW af . '. wif J ff hugs, J A352 .. 1 l 1? ' 4 Nga x. aaut was our next stop after Okinawa. The purpose of our visit was for a brief. availability period at the Shipyard Repair Facility. The island is well-known to the Navy and is one of.our key islands in the' Pacific. lt is the largest of the Mariana Islands, a chain Of islands discovered by Magellan in 1621. They were named in honor of the XQueen of Spain after being colonized in 1668 by Spanish Mis- sionaries. In 1898 the island of Guam was ceded to the United States by Spain in the Treaty of Paris. Today many of our citizens live on Guam and the island is very American in nature. lt is a small, volcanic island, only 30 miles in length. Although it has mountains that rise over 1300 feet, the island is generally plain and lacks variety. We spent most of our free time on the base, primarily because there was very little to do or see in the nearby towns. The officers enjoyed the Pump Room which was walking distance from the ship and the crew kept the Enlisted Men's Club busy. The Weather didn't help our visit for We were threatened by a typhoon that never did arrive but was responsible for very heavy Wind and rain that lasted many days. Therefore when the day of our departure arrived, April 21, most of us were happy to be on our Way. Our next port of call was to be Brisbane, Australia, over 2,660 miles to the south. 36 3 Y A . fr' 'Y' 14' V. VH f y':' fx I , A - rw.. N 'Rr alt' 'Qi Q X CROSSING THE EUUATUR During the early daylight hours of 24 April 1962, the WASHBURN and her crew entered the renown- ed Kingdom of Neptunus Rex as the ship crossed the equator at 151 degrees East Longitude. The traditional Crossing the Line Ceremony was conducted. This ceremony, as it is familiarily known, stems from the rugged seafaring days when sailing a ship across the equator was an epic in itself, symbolic of inspired leadership and courage- ous seamanship. Today every seafaring nation in the wold recognizes the obvious superiority of a Trusty Shellback, one who has crossed the line as compared to the uninitiated, lowly pollywog. Free Day, the day before the crossing, was the only opportunity for the brave pollywogs to annoy the old Shellbacks. Numerous tricks were played and many Shellbacks were glad to see the next day arrive. However, this action only made the Shellbacks more bitter. Free Day was also the day the Shellbacks convened the Royal Court to hear Special Cases and the pleas of the Pollywog Warriors. Ceremonies began very early in the morning. The Shellbacks held early reveille and the first duty of the pollywogs was to serve breakfast to their superiors. Following this, and a delicious breakfast of beans, the Pollywogs were then told to shift into the Uniform of the Day. This was an outfit especially designed for such an occasion, skivy shorts and black socks. As the Pollywogs waited to answer their sum- mons, trying to figure out what would happen to them, King Neptunus Rex, the Ruler of the Raging Main, came on board. While the Royal party waited, Davy lones, the Royal Scribe, escorted the Captain to the forecastle to meet King Nep- tunus Rex who in turn invited the Captain to be his guest at the initiating ceremonies. Then it began as the first defenseless, slimy pollywog was selected and started on his way to meet his awful fate. Appearing before the Royal fudge, he received his sentence. He was then secured in a wooden stock by his neck and wrists while the Shellback Deliverers helped him to ,f--ZW V xii 'CL ut J ,I ' W, X n w1 x., X s 4.7 'Wig ,f I 5 I W 'lupu- v 'f Y q 'Nf-iw fi 1 :ln , 'M' 4innu.,,,,,,fg -fl X f f 'W..Q',-gQ,21hS, fl i.x1.n41.: 11? A , QF if H X 1 Ya if , . ' jf? ...H it .2 X 4- T 4- see the stars, and the Royal Barber remov- ed much of his beloved hair, in between Hwhacks that is. This was only the begining. Crawling on all fours the poor neophyte was then confronted with the operating table where he came face to face with the Royal Doctor and the Royal Dentist. Then following several dunkings in the Royal Pool by the Royal Divers, he was forced to swim his way through an enckmed garbage chuha ln appreciation for all the good fun, one kms hu the Royal Baby and the poor beaten Pollywog was finally found worthy to be numbered as one of the Trusty Shell- backs, having been duly initiated into the Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep. As the brilliant tropical sun settled below the horizon that day, not one lowly Polly- wog could be found on board the WASH- BURN, but there were many a sore Shellbaclc. it! ..-1' . 3' b 'N fl I' f 1 5 . Y Z9 .. ll ' N55 J B .. ix A s 1 i' H-.. ' 'Q I 's ggi 'Gig .....fQ.' 1 W' View 1 gm , H, ? I. .Q ,, V F av Q r, 9 .11 . lg' N , -, 1-I' 1'1 1' :JP -f 41 1 'S er 'lc- g' -Q 'f' ,Ji-xi' '-2 .-a e I 'I' ' f I b 1 Q P' ' .Q ,.,, ' x D. uhm n ' 9 27553425 Brisbane and Sydney, Australia were the last two major ports we visited prior to leaving for home. Being very near the end of our cruise and having just spent six long months in the Western Pacific, we were probably looking for- ward to these visits more than any others. The pupose of our visit to Australia was twofold. Most important, we were in Australia to participate in the Coral Sea Celebrations sponsored each year by the Australian American Association. Through this organization's etorts Coral Sea Week, which commemorates the May, 1942 Battle of the Coral Sea, has grown to become one ot most the widely observed celebrations on the continent. Many distinguished members of our Armed Forces were present. Three other Navy ships were representing the United States with us. The other purpose of our visit was to see and enjoy Australia and to promote better relationships with the Australian people. We arrived at Brisbane, the capital of Queensland on April 30, 1962. The city lies astride the Brisbane River about 14 miles from its mouth. As we pro- ceeded up the river toward the city many ,sl , 2 ' L' W -' f A, n llP4U I 1,- of us were topside enjoying the views as we passed through the countryside and by many beautiful homes. Brisbane is very similiar to our American cities. lt covers a very large area and has many modern buildings. The city Hall, built in Renaissance style, lies in the center of the city and is Brisbane's finest building. The city has many beautiful recreation grounds, parks and public gardens. Before we realized it however, our three day visit came to an end and we were off once more 2 1 f' 1 , c if I ' - x 'J,,. J -' XR ,f 1 X 5 y i , J r , AMW, b f A ' fi W x J I . 0 , ' - - o q U- N.,-v ,,!u ,V H, af ' K -lf , F f 5 52277252 Following two days at sea we arrived at Sydney, Australia, the capital of New South Wales. Sydney is Australia's largest city with a population of nearly two million. The city sprawls inland from a shoreline 180 miles long which encloses one of the world's largest, safest, and deepest harbors. This beautiful harbor is a favorite resort and many sailboats and motor boats can be seen. Electric and steam railroads and motor omnibuses serve the city and suburbus, and ferries ply in the harbor. The great steel-arch sometimes referred to as the coat hanger , completed in 1932, is one of the largest bridges of its kind in the world. The huge structure may be seen from any spot in the city practically and for this reason it is a famous landmark. Sydney is the largest wool-selling center in Australia and the city is famous for its many woolen products. The stores are well-known for their beautiful and especially 'H 1' - colorful garments. lt is easy to see why Sydney, in V ' respect to its social, educational and artistic life, is a leading city of the Southern hemisphere. 2. we 3 c ' gl'-fa- ffiftlt il ..-I 1 .,,, , ,Q gnu? .. f- -i -. ... 7 s ' 'Q ' 1 -J' iii --- ,ia-.f 1 0 ' 'Fi x .ali V . s 'fm 1 ,lf , A I . I ' .. jg j A i 'Q i I r ,,...w , . I 4 ,sl f ff' l -wwf' .fit :K Q ws. Biff 4 .1 ,Az X,-,,:' WV x ' -4 Q During our Australian visit, which came to an end too soon, much of our time was devoted to Coral Sea ceremonies and func- tions. We held on board visiting hours every day and nearly l0,000 people came to see our ship. We an if LA ls- I0 xx It . ,4 '5f,l'gk KN4-'i 'L-wits. s-1' fx Q lf' f 6 s ' N. fre, sf-1 X-fr.,.. W QB gg -s A . it 'L..,v, A were very busy entertaining guests and keeping the ship in presentable condition. We all managed to find some time to see the sights, take pictures and do some shopping. Best of all we enjoyed the warm hospitality of the wonderful Australian people. At the conclusion of our visit we had to say farewell but many of us wished we could have stay- ed longer. We shall long re- member Australia and the two fabulous cities-Brisbane and Sydney. Z ff 4' ix X' 'B VXQW? ' 'f'f1 L, . 3 ' if h 3 A Q 1 f - 4 I ' A ' ,Q - J Q 'V 0, Q . J, , 1 . N N ' x A 'i Xl, n FX, 1 Hi' 1-.pf .. ' aim ,Jn vi Sf477Z0f-YW 75.46432 pd? was our very last port of call, a small but scenic harbor village on the Southern Pacific island of Tutuila. This island is one of seven islands that makes up American Samoa. They are situated at the eastern end of the Samoan group, a chain of small islands 2,300 miles southwest of Hawaii. Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa and was once a U. S. Navy coaling station. lt was acquired by commercial treaty with the native king in 1872. The seven islands became a possession of the United States by virtue of a convention with Great Britian and Germany in 1899. Today the native inhabitants, which are of Polynesian extraction, are Nationals of the United States. Tutuila is a very primitive, tropical island and is extremely green because of its abundant lush vegatation. The chief products and exports of the island are fish, handicrafts and tropical fruits. Our visit was in connection with Armed Forces Day and this was the first time it was . We arrived at Pago Pago on 16 May 1962 and unfortunately in the middle of a rain storm. However this didn't seem to affect the native's desires to give us ci . About 200 school children and adults were assembled on the pier in their very colorful native dress. As we came alongside the pier they sang songs to us in celebrated in Samoa most welcome reception their native tongue. We agreed that this reception was the biggest and nicest we had ever witnessed during the entire cruise. Soon after our arrival we provided three squads of infantry under arms to participate in a parade with thirty Samoan police and many native Samoans. The parade ended in the village center with an AVA drinking ceremony where Captain Reilly was the guest of honor. That afternoon we held visiting hours and 2,720 persons came to see our ship. They were mostly school children and nearly all bearfooted. While one duty section was entertaining guests on board, others of us were being entertained by the natives on the beach. A bus tour around the island ended at the beautiful Chief Faivae's Village along the coast. Here we were given a special performance by men and women who sang and danced for us. After the show we tried some of their coconut juice and they shared some of our beer. lt was in- teresting to talk to them and to learn something about their ways of life. That evening we spent a few hours in town where we were able to purchase some sou- verniers. Our twelve hour visit soon came to an end however as we departed Pago Pago the same evenimg. Our next and best destination yet was San Diego, California. ....ann':..? fm M74 1 Mun- 4 ' C 'IQ' ' , .,. 'A' Bk' ,,.' gf' 4 Z: -f is 2, is J-4 shi. S xii af ' 4- , i ,JV-V H CL to RD Chastain, Able, Poupard, Stebbins, MQIIIOH, Irwin, McConnell, fob, Rico, Durham, nz Garnette, Prechtl, Ruby, Brannon, Mr. M1'ChOH. FIRST DIVISION F1rst D1v1s1on a d1v1s1on 1n the Deck Department 1S responslble for the ma1ntenance of that part of the shlp wh1ch 1S forward of the superstructure Wlth four holds to ma1nta1n a large deck area to preserve and all necessary booms and rlgglng to ' care for F 1rst D1v1s1on has 1ts hands full The men are always found sr x-mix as ?- v palntlng lowerlng and ho1st1ng boats stowlng cargo l1ne handllng tm or talkmg about the vast number of Jobs they have Thelr work never ends For thelr excellent care and malntenance of the shlp and for the many SGIVICGS they perform Flrst D1V1S1OH personnel should be well awarded for all then' efforts f I 1 , U I X, Q M t ' r' I N. 1 I I ' xx I I . I Q 1 I n I 1 I a ,r E l X eww. I . I . . . . . 'Ni' - ' Il ' I Ng N Z I Q, ,., A .' 3 1 ' rw 5. -. A - . Qi R 1 W , :YN I ' N , I X 2 ' N v ' ' 1 af - I I 3 I A 1 I I M. , I f, I' ' - - - fx '74 I W . I ' ' - , , , 5 1 1, H it ' Y A Q. ' , f , J - 1 , I I N, 'XV 1 BN N .Il-1 R 5 , D It Ens. Kenneth W. Michon First Division Officer T HT? N ,I Y 'N-Q X 5 .fn -A CL to RD Harden, Yost, Stanalonis, Hookam, Queen, Gordon, Strjngfjeld, McQujgg, Sheppley, Tworek, True, Fillman, Stone, Van Gilder, Mr. Smith. SECOND DIVISION Second Division, another one ot the tour Deck Divisions, maintains the after part of the ship. This means holds 5, 6, and 'Y and all topside surfaces in this area, with exception of the 4 LCM's and the after gunnery spaces. So in between boat lowering and hoisting cargo handling and stand- ing watches Second Division personnel can be see almost anywhere att ot the superstructure working to keep their spaces the most squared away part of the ship by , X L 4, X fra f- ...-'7 1 Int' Ens. Iohn C. Smith, Second Division Officer 3 TU' M I fx M AW 51 M' -'-mx J, 54 , 9 O 3 fm 5 -'fb A WZ x X W4 W S 'Z .vo-nl' 1 1? 41 E V I 1 22 ,W f- - M..- . Wxvffm ,, JMB, -' - ,gf n , ' Q15 f . xy W5 W, k ,, ,, . Y, , 4 29 31 -15 XXX . ,Z 3 ,. 17 'N X ff X . 1 fo, 'P ' x ' 5 I-D ll, 6 - .hx Y' , 571 -M1 X X 5 ' X , X 1 , , I ww X' QQ' 4: ,X ,. Q V Q v Y , NF f , X W xx iii f 31 is 9-4 ,f X i Sa Ili X Ns f K -' N, S-X ,S X ra ' r . 1.-av. D N -uf i if x 'if' U . V I N . , .QE -fl .ip N 4 . , . f X , - fr 7' T' s , 'l,. .ww-X - I K K K l X. WV - 5 X ' 4 X , ,j, S'+l, ,X WT 7 .fx..x+::'f:vve2zwag,ry4x5m3x731,,gff..,.,,,g,,.,,x,,w ww x ' x x . f x 4-1 . 'X , - ' f f A '-O . , ,, 9 R ' 'ju ' ' , -f , - ' YQ' f . 4, - ' . ,Q 'Q ,Q - K x -Lf 5 f .rv 1 f ,Q f f Vg M' X5 , xi.QxS?Yf'Q4m4---Ax X-W , -2 f . K , X ' . ' X' - tx I- - - 'alfa' f'QL,Q' ' X W Ex sw! fi -ff K L 'Q , xv :H - A ' igv ' X' a. f -ff4'sf fvw-y, vX? if . xx x X- x A 7-1 A wM :i - MV -3' - ,!fl'f'f'f ' f5'f!W' V 3??Z'??T'fiP-'WPfX'i7'f'AS-'WKQQYffxffs- SU ' r fa-... , ' if w fx , , x rx -. -2- X Hyg, , 5 , 5 A 'A 'W-wxifefwfw ff f ,f . V A . A.. 4 . X, - -V - - - 'rx . .. Q 'M'-1 -van, .MQ HM- f My 1' fy X ,- .f .. , ,- . ' 1 ' ' ' 1 V f f y ' 'A CWA--V-i'4SM.:w::qx,2g',,,A,Q,MQ.i2-fi gg 'uk .fy 14. ggi fr gg ' f iff! fi, . JG , V Vigil . x , lv 0 O I 0 f- X .XM Q I .5 r f , 'vu Y !19 ' .V 7 ,1 5 i ...., , 'S Ens. Thomas C. Crews Third Division Qfficer E?-J 3 -G ...E MQ., ,A , 5 4 3 i r i Ens. Iomes M. DeRose Assistant Third Division Qfficer ,., f ,Q e? 6 ,Q 53 , . B mr- ' ,,, ,U ,4,.. aff 555 Hz: ifll P ,, I Q' f 1 y, mm! 0. ' ' W g-avr' A J mm. '44 'L to Hi Hoffman, Dr. Easier, Conde. DIVISION The Medical Department touches every man on the ship. This is most acutely noticed during any ofthe immunization or daily sick call visits. With a healthy crew, prevention is as important as treatment, and during the cruise isolation techniques have prevented many cases ot con- tagious disease. The corpsmen have an integral part in the security ot our ship. They keep an active study ot Corps and BuMed literature. They assist the doctor at surgery, prepare drugs, teach hygiene, and enjoy working together scrub- bing instruments and spaces after the doctor messes them up. A corpsman is always on watch and available to render assistance at any time. Their interest and presence has helped us con- siderably to more fully enjoy our cruise. I f . . 1 4:55210 CL to RD Taylor, Mueller, Soelzer, Brock, Hornjman, Myers, Coy, Hudson, Brewer, Ward, Walker, Kelly, Novak, Mutchler, fones, Mr. Wood. DIVISION The purpose of A Division is to maintain and repair, if necessary, all the auxiliary ma- chinery aboard ship. The primary responsibilty is the assault boat engines, which are needed to keep the Washburn's main Weapon running. They must be in top mechanical condition at all Times. The division maintains and operates the ship's fresh Water distilling plant which has a capacity of converting 12,000 gallons of salt water to fresh water daily. Other responsibilities include the ship's refrigeration plant, the emer- gency diesel generator, the hydraulic steering gear, all deck Winches, the emergency diesel fire pumps, the ship's steam heating, and the maintenance of equipment in the galley and laundry spaces. So with all these responsibilities, A Division's job is never over. The men of the division have kept the boats running and their equipment in top condition and they de- serve a well done for the job they have ac- complished during this cruise. .. , . . , 'V Y HF Im f I z ,ftl if - 1 I ,f f I f , V. fi- W 1' sz , M 9 a MVK ii 'Q F wa . MI , ,,. 1 1 -. ,,. I a sf l'5, I f 1 5 I , ., 1 ri 56? Al 1 .qv f A . , 1 M , -ff' 1 S . 2 I s 2 L 5 Ens. Thure R. Brink, A Division Officer W iviiii I .....-,.-1 .sr r , 57 Lp. Q 5 ,,wf,, .'f. ye 1 ,qi-hh 'I ' 1 f f, 0 , MW X f f ff ni- ,, , 'Q 9 1 7 , 'Q F, 1- l E 2 9 S ' ' E 5 . I , 2' i 5 , f' X . 1' I ' 5, n 5' ,gi fx z F FQ fails ' ' E 92 X , - ,M fin- Q ,,. 0 6 Q Al' 1,1 Q M P 'A :- V' fl Lx n, fb XJ ' IQ 'M U X..-v N if 9 ' 1: W , 'QQ 1 1' wwf: 1 .,,n -vw 51 v K' 4. A., ...- 'si Hin .w .' in - Ef- aiaxw. Y 6' lf 4- 4 -L x X 5 GUPVU' 5 C, JIICCICC , A .L , gy .3 n 'if .2 vvvv. - XOOOOOiX 1 . N. 4 ' K X ,. Ens. Richard L. Edwards Electrical Qfficer 1' 'A A 1 . q V. I . Y s3'f?'E 'f3r 1 5 ' - ,ul ' n N,.,-, f :Ear ., iw L, , ,- 410 . II, .l , . 59 Img, , ,, l I QL to RD Mr. Harriss, Woerm, Battes, Valdez, Goodwm Ratlimann lennlngs Baggeff W1lson Mortell, Sjostrom, Moran, Russell, Mr. Cornett, DIVISION R Division is the Repair Division and the jobs the men do are extremely diversified and seemingly endless. It there is a broken ramp on an LCVP, a hole in the bottom ot an LCM, your shower is out ot order, a CO2 bottle miss- ing, or if the bow is parting from the rest ot the ship, you may call on R Division. While you sleep H Division is maintaining a tire and security watch throughout the ship to make sure it is not sinking or burning. If something is broken, the men ot the division can fix it or make a new one. Without this division and the men of such abilities and talents, the Washburn would be out of luck. 60 nmmnmn H 7 K, 1-1. l -'lllll LTIG Charles R. Cornett R Division Officer .ang jj Q, 0:1121 'v',ll , 9, 41 I I , ,U I ,x ,, .. V 'l2'f. 's w .Jr ,M V ,X .i lla, a mv f uf 5 ' 6 1 f M Front Row: QL to RD Cavalier, Johnson, Provost Dodd Allen fones Standing: CL to RD Anderson, Burnham, Choat faurnlg Zerlngue Larosa Gregory Bennett Moore, Moon, Martin, Trump, Campbell, Bar- ',mi-5 reras, Mr. Lindau. ' Wil? HM 2. B nlvlsmn l ' 'sl' The main function of MSIE Division is to propel the ship through the Water at speeds re- quired by the Officer of the Deck. On the surface this appears to be a very simple task. Never- theless the turbines, reduction gears, and many other Vital components of the propelling machi- nery, necessitate constant inspection and main- tenance by skilled technicians under expert supervision. The Machinist Mates are responsible for the operation and upkeep of the main engines and associated machinery while the Boiler Tech- nicians take care of our two boilers. Logs must be kept on fuel and feed water consumption, as well as on machinery operation, to reduce the possibility of any casualities. Casualty control is of the utmost importance at all times and especially so during formation steaming such as We have participaated in during the cruise. 62 ,,, 4 ,fy - unrm,y-,- is-B F NX Eus. Reuben C. Wood, Division Officer I P , pe r A 'I I 331111: f' 3 fc U' e j f , i M ' fliii i , , ,:, , .-X , X , P I' 1 mf. CL to RD Mr. Harriss, Anderson, Moll, Stone, Kjndt, Brownlee, Vale-lc, Cdr. Moore. DIVISION ln their more serious moments the Stars of the Ship's Office may be seen grinding away on such items as correspondence, service records, and other administrative tasks which occur daily. Otherwise, they may be found seated around in a circle listening to the sounds of Elvis, etc. Even though a few mishaps inevitably occur, the Troops always maintain the Washburn's Can Do spirit and attitude. QE W. 'I an at IL fo H Mr. Frcrzzf-r, HfJCjfjF'S,MIlijf1iI!lfI1.1II1, lllffrli' fr s na' GGSfOI1WI1Qhf MI Harvey DIVISION The main tunction ot the Quartermaster Gang is to see that the ship is heading in the right direction, and at the right tinie. This they did and in an outstanding manner. Of course, rncst ot the credit should go to the Ships Navigator, as he, with the help ot his division, directed the sate navigation ot the ship. We were taken from San Diego to Pearl Harbor, and then to ports it Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Hong Kong, the Philip- pines, Guarn and Australia. After Australia, we returned again to our home port in San Diego, California thus bringing to an end a very successful and enjoyable cruise. 65 ,, , ff-wfb , Front Row: CL to RD Scott, Galbraith, Scott, Shepherd, Davis, Boe Turner Gonsales Smith Standing: CL to BD Mr. Goggins, Mr. Creasman, Britt, McNeil, Crenshaw Labyalc Oh rmeyer Finnell, Van Gilder, Van Atta, Zimmerman, M1'GOIS, Vest, Schoonover Barnett Burley Banks Miranda, Daffern, Williams, Mr. Rowland, Mr. Gumser. DIVISION The Operations Department is considered one of the most important departments in any tight- ing ship in the Navy. ln this department we have only one division. ln it are men who hold the rates of radioman, signalman and electronic technician. Their duties include conduct of visual and electronic exterior communications and the execution of electronic countermeasures, the search, control of registered publications, and the collection and analysis of intelligence infor- mation. By intelligent usage of our modern elec- tronic eyes and ears , the men of this depart- ment enable the operations officer to perform his task of collection, evaluation, display and dis- semination of combat and operational information required for the missions and tasks of the ship. 66 'TT fm Q.. A CDH. Dole L. Gurnser, Operations Officer LTIG Rowland, Operations Division Officer wr - I 'ZA' Q 'Q LTJG Gary B. Peterson, EMO Ens. John I Goggins, Communications Officer The RC1d1O Gang Ens Donald R Crecisrncin CIC Offlcer 67 ' Front Row: CL to RD Morales, Ruiz, H1banada, Solis, Lamblnzcio, Aquisap. Standing: CL to RD Mr. Bodge, Enrjguez, Toedter, Kenyon, Wedel, Hodges, McCoy, Shofner, T ovey, T immermeyer, Kilgore, Lalce, Garrison, HGYHIDG, Field, Mr. Vogel, Kopafjch. SUPPLY DIVISION During our cruise, the Supply Department has served 681 meals to an average of 290 men and has used in excess of 250,000 pounds of food. Gnce in a while they found a few steaks and had some cook-outs to break up the routine of eating below. The Ship's Laundry has washed 80,000 pounds of clothing and returned, in one piece, 95 percent of it to the rightful owner. The Barber Shop has provided haircuts for all hands each week, which amounted to approximately 9,600 heads. The Storekeepers have processed in excess of 10,000 requesitions and maintained a stock of 8,000 different items. The Stewards kept the officers fed and con- tent. Our paymaster, Mr. Bodge, paid out ll g S240,000 to the officers and crew. The Ship's Store which sold almost SB-40,000 worth of goodies , generated 54,000 in profits for the Welfare and Recreation Fund. Service is their business and serve they have. The barber shop crew The Supply Ofhcer The Dlsburslng Offlcer LT. Ralph H. Vogel CWO George R. Bodge r 5 -JWHIKQ, Q 3,1 'Q 'J ,V e 4' T J.. li Whc1t's cooking? The Disbursing Gang 4' 1 IAQ' The Ship's lciunclrymen TWO of O1-11' Bigger Menu 69 ,,,,, ,,,,.,,.m,.,,.,,.rw,-W. .,,,,, LCDR DALE L. GUMSER LT DONALD H. DOWDS Operations Officer First Lieutenant rpgvia LT RALPH H. VOGEL LT JOHN P' TANNER Supply Officer Engineering Officer 'YO in x 1 'X v v p i 4 y I 5 1 N J X , ff .iri-ex , ff... E - - 3 4 v.1 W N . 5 at A t 1 N. f isf--A fl f LT KENNETH R. EASLER LUG KENDAL L. FRAZIER Medical Gtficer Shias Navigator 3 'Q M535 W k LTIG CHARLES R. CCRNETT LTIG WILLIAM A. NELSON Damage Control Assistant Boat Group Commander 71 r . 1 4 'L ,W , , 1 1 LTIG Philip I. Lindau . :WM IST LT Robert W. Reed Main Propulsion Assistant Combat Cargo Officer 1 K i W , i 1 1 1 LTIG Robin C. MacFadden Ship's Boatswain mi, LCDH Dale L. Gurnser Operations Officer sip. , s X S. eww - K si. .,,i 4 - is-Ls v it ki 1 1 Os X 2 S Q I 1 '?.,t Fit 1. Lib w't ,. 1 's 'V 1 1 t 1 I v er p-Av FM'---..,, .W AMW., ,J Nf s .- is Qs1:x6,L'Xk George R- BOdgS, CWO Ens. Robert L. Harvey Disbursing Officer Personnel Qfficer E x '-fzg,..-vw ,,' L L xi' ', Q ,, 'lv , .- f 1 In I ., A Y' X J wif, , ,, 11,-2 - -Aff' N X --'Y Fr-n ' ,ak ,fp l i 4 ,4,x . ,. 'I W' 3 if L., 41 'Mus' wxh.. 4 V WRX, ' , cd I , . 7' ,xr - X l s 55? Zi Q 7' Mi 2 A ff ., If ' 1-W! ar' A, , f '7 1' 0 Q ac' F 'N sh! -., F, U, L 7-'l'..'1 f 1 'T . , w--. 'S 5, HJ ' F, Q5 if if 6. :L Q.. rr 1 f K? ff ...Kg ..l-.. Q 1 4 Q , M 'M --...xx , E. 5 1, ' Q ff' -win , 1 sgv,gA ,,w-5' ,J - 'r M ' ' i T REFUELING , N AT SEA V -' ' : v. .Jr , -- f ' i f f il -1 ,..f Mfg -H?'7,FiQ' . I r' ' 4 , Jil-4, f x .N . 5 U ' . ll, ii' Q It V A -K Q has f , . I , -I 37...., ri- After 226 days deployment to the Western Pacific our l96le62 cruise finally ended. We returned to our home port of San Deigo, California 28 May l962. This was the day we had looked foward to for many months. In reviewing the past days we agreed that this was probably the best cruise the WASHBURN has ever had. We visited Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Okinawa, Guam, and best of all Australia. Actually we left out very little of the Pacific for we travelled nearly 27,000 miles. Having seen and learned much about the world, we will cherish forever the memories we brought home with us. b p I d by E g Joh C. Smith, Second Division Officer. Z ' ., l 3 Y 3 ifrf 1 1 Q 4 Rx F 5. 17,55 ACC Na, 70- 3'7a7' 5' ' I is Q , 1 ? X . 2 2 , 4 ' 2 I f f 1 I ww f ,,,M ef if M M f 1 f., W, ' 4 3 '4,0 , 5 I ,424 '-2 ' 1 'KM f 4 , fy, M-v M A if , ,....., .1 f in !