Badoeng Strait (CVE 116) - Naval Cruise Book

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IIIVISIU IN THE DAYS OF WOODEN SHIPS the Car- penter's Mate was the vessel's R Division- for it was his duty to repair quickly and ef- ficiently any damage the ship might sustain. He made repairs to mast and hull alike and many times was responsible for saving a stricken ship. Now in the era of metal ships, the R -- or Repair- Division has grown both in stature and knowledge and the welding torch is taking over the work of the hammer and saw. The importance of a ship's water-tightness can never be over-emphasized. As a precautionary and safety measure, Damage Control- men of R Division not only repair damage as it occurs but initiate preventative measures such as inspection of all fire fighting apparatus and instruction of personnel in damage control. R Division assignments also include maintenance of the drainage systems, ventilation systems, diving equip- ment, maintenance of damage control logs, and the sounding of ballast tanks and voids. No, the carpenter hasn't been elbowed out of ship-board life altogether. Still an important part of R Division, the carpenters are kept busy enough with repairs to ship's furniture, fixtures and boats. Q Q 1-f ' 4 4 ii. if 9 W

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IIIVISIII The A Division has the never-ending task of keeping the ship's re- frigeration and auxiliary machinery in working condition. Diesel en- gines, steam Winches, compressors, ---- the intricate maze of the ship's ventilation sys- tem --- these are the headaches for the trou- ble shooters of the ship. f!! is