Wilhouite (DER 397) - Naval Cruise Book

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A'1urede FN Myers FN Procissi FN Bolton FN Ninno FN Q G if U W, so v Tucker FN 5 i 1A Map artland FN e F F if Graham FN Smith FA -fn ix Weems FA 2 5 Lloyd FN M DIVISICN Aboard the WILHOITE, an Engineman is jack of many tasks. His primary duty is to operate overhaul, and maintain the four main propulsion diesel engines. Other propulsion gear which keeps him busy are the reduction gears, spring bearings and the stern tubes. The proper run- ning order of the ships service and emergency diesel generators is also a large responsibility of an Engineman. The safety of our ship would be in danger if we couldn't depend on the relia- bility of the fire pumps, which are also in his realm. We are dependant on his ability to make a large amount of fresh water. Without fresh water, the WILHOITE couldn't perform its many functions. The Boilermen aboard the WILHOITE are primarily concerned with the auxiliary boilers. The steam from these boilers provides many services such as, fresh water, hot food, clean clothes, heat when we need it, and clean dishes from the scullery. The Boilermen clean these boilers after a specified running time. Without this, the boiler's efficiency would be hampered. V, ,, A 1 1 X 1 1 .

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R DIVISICN If you were to take a tour of the WILHOITE, you would have to pass through or around many R division spaces. lf you stopped and considered for a moment, after such a tour, you would realize how important R division and its spaces are to the ship. Forward, centerline, you would come to the Interior Communications room. This is where all the ships internal communications equipment is repaired. The ICmen's equipment ranges from sound powered telephones to navigational equipment. The ICmen endear themselves to the crew by piping music through the ship and showing the movies. Amidships, port, the Shipfitters and Machine Repairmen have set up shop. The MR make machine parts which we do not carry, or which are needed before they could be shipped to us. The SF is the one who repairs damage to the ships hull by welding the cracks and replacing the rivets that have worked loose. As the ships welder, he is constantly constructing some- thing. These two rates have the sounding and security watches. They check all spaces and voids to protect the ship from leakage and possible flooding. Aft, port, you'll find the Electrician shop. This is where all the electrical equipment is stored and the portable power tools are checked out. The EM's also have a large supply of light bulbs stored in this space. The electrician stands his watch down in main control on the switchboardg to ensure a constant power supply for the critical equipment aboard. Throughout the ship you will find fan rooms which the A-gang keep up. These fan rooms keep the ships electrical equipment from overheating in the tropical climates in which we op- erate. The boat engine must be in good operating condition at all times. A-gang takes care that it is. The last, and possibly most important rate in R division is the Damage Controlman. He insures watertight integrity throughout the ship. He also keeps the repair lockers ready to meet any shipboard emergency. These repair lockers are manned whenever WILHOITE goes to general quarters, or when a casualty occurs or is anticipated.