Wasp (CV 18) - Naval Cruise Book

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-' NflRR-'.TIVE gHll.lEEEITmpntpjC9nt:J As e result the mechanical was the only System gf heat or ventilation control. Consequently, beth thc below dock living Spaces and below deck work spaces were very hot and uncomfortable. At times they nlmost reached the limits of human endurance, ACtuU11Y when Gt general quarters end in condition zebra it was impossible te reduce ventilation in accordance with standard damage control practices i.e., close down ell ventilation except for e period of l0 minutes out of every hour. Upon joining the I Fleet after the shekedown cruise we attempted to operate thusly with the result that men would pass out from heot or lack of ventilation on the third deck. lt then became necessary to keep cer- tain ventilation on et ell times except when the .t which time the ship was actually under attack o ventilation load would be dumped GU EDO V?PiOUS electrical distribution centers. DRLIFAGE - The drainage system on the flight dock proved to be totally inadequate for the DGGVY Squslls cnl waters. This end rein storms experienced in tropi perticulnrly applied to the OpOHiH8S Ground the - . ' - 1 A A r, . '1M. ' ell- bnrriers, arresting ge-r und other equipment inst cd . ' 6 ft no fo Q 1 A 'LJ ln the flight deck. In some G SCS thu Ollsln 1 fcslin . .. ,-.4-1 ,LH ' F' 1 H cnlled for es msny no 3 2 l1nOS -nd 5 3f4 1

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mr II - ruaanriva .Hull De a1'wl?,,99c0aEi,l. TOOID. country. when these spaces over-flowed it T5-1183-ly became necessary to quarter officers in the CFO spaces which are far removed from the officer's country. y ofrvfv T - , . Q2:s1.1,.5...BER,: 1U,INCj - Spaces designed for crew's berthing also proved inadequate for the final war time c mplement required. Additional bunks and locker spaces had to be installed wherever possible which resulted in congestion and over-crowding. No spaces were provided for the stowage of division laundry bags in which could be stowed the dirty clothes of the enlisted men. The laundry facilities only provided for one weeks service and it was necessary to stew laundry bags in passageways where they were untidy and in cases proved to be a real hazard to the fight- ing efficiency of the ship. Crew's spaces were also Q poorly ventilated for service in the tropics.' This will be covered under subject of ventilation. VENTILLTION - The exigencies of the recent war necessitated this vessel operating in tropical climates t ' erating under maximum water- and also necessita ea op tight integrity. This prevented any natural circulation of air between compartments and from exposed spaces.

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tII - NARRKTIVE I Hull Detartment iCont.D emptying into one lin drain line. In heavy squalls the water would back up in the tributary lines and over flow in barriers and arresting gear sheave housings causing water to flood in enclosed spaces. EQQQQ - Much difficulty was experienced with crew's heads fram Q S0HitOTY Standpoint. The system of troughs built into the ship were totally inadequate and a relic 4 I of the dark ages. In the interests, health, comfort and morale of the crew it is felt that the head facilities should be as modern as those in any office, factory, or other work space in civilian life.' The day of the privvy is over in a country as modern as the United , States but the Navy still resorts to the old time privvy in furnishing sanitary facilities to its crew. QEYING QEACES FOB AlRgQREfMEN - Air crewmen coming aboard with the air squadrons are required to carry' extra gear in addition to the enlisted man's seabag. This gear consists of mae wests, parachutes, helmets, and other articles incidental to flying. However, there are no spaces assigned nor none available for the stowage of this extraneous gear. As a result spaces assigned to air crewmen are never adequate. The gear I has to be stowed on tops of hunks, l00K0TS, in Corners: in passageways, etc. This acts as a handicap in keeping