Antares (AKS 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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T ' :T - L. TO R. LEDGER. R T EMI. DIVISION P O ; SULLIVAN. J. M EMFN; DIXON J F . EMFN; OBERG. P. F . FN; RYAN. H A EMFN: TOMASEWSKI J E .. FN; WYER. R E . 1C2. PITTS. F T EM2; LAMY. R. P. FN; LEE. J. R . EM2 MISSING — HOSACK. D W . JR.. ICFN; DIVISION

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The B Division operates in the enclosed area of the ship. They are responsible for the ship ' s two boilers, which generates the steam for the turbines that drive the ship through the water. The 750 degree super- heated steam from these boilers can push the ship to a maximum of 21 knots. The Oil King is a member of this proud bunch of men who work deep inside the ship. His prime job is the ship ' s fuel oil, moving it from tank to tank as needed while keeping the ship trim. On refueling day, the B Division goes topside and works with the deck force in getting the fuel hoses connected and men posted at different tank stations to insure that to much does not go into one tank causing an overflow and that all tanks are filled to the desired level. Even though these men work in hundred plus degree heat their spaces are kept Dutch clean. To the men of the B Division Well Done for their excellent work per- formance. )N

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r v The mission of the E Division is one of great responsibili- ty. Its area of responsibility extends from the aircraft warning lights at the top of the mast to the lights in the bilges and from the bow to the stern lights. Besides all lighting fixtures, this Division is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all the numerous and complex electrical fixtures, components and equipment found on board. Among these items are; the main switchboard, the intercommuni- cation switchboard, the ship ' s gyro compass, all electrical motors and the movie projector machines. This division also operates the battery charging locker and maintains our electric hand pallet jacks which are used for moving and spotting our deck cargo. Throughout the cruise our communication ' s and electrical readiness has enabled the ship to effectively carry out its mission. Our hats off to this conscientious and hard working Division. V-vi