Cabildo (LSD 16) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1964 volume:

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F.V( rything that CABILDO did ivas a refli ction of you and your devotion. To your loyalty and continual presence we dedicate this book. KfiHHaUIHUUyi IN MEMORIAM .•«■ .• i! j ' «L- r v - ' 5 ' i ' -■m mSi ' ■ ;•: 35TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DEDICATION ' ■Thov also id and HTSS THaaiaaaq 1 hose who stood and « ' 2 ' ' Vy ' - ' ' ' •• ' ■ niiie pier in Long] |r th t)} ' IS throughout our travels.  l . iCi of the h-cnrts of thosr ]RILDO mil CABiLDO did was a mpanionship you kip IN MEMORIAM I President John F. Kennedy ... «« dtf tKCf eltoeo iHericattii. «4 Hat wAat cfoux countxcf caK d yx cf u : etik w at (f9U caK do or cfour country. U.S.S. CABILDO LENGTH: BEAM : DISPLACEMENT: ENGLNES: CARGO CAPACITY: WELL DECK DIMENSIONS: WELL DECK CARGO: FLIGHT DECK CARGO: ANCHORS: STERN GATE: Description 457 FEET 72 FEET 9000 TONS (FULL LOAD) 2-3500 HORSE-POWER STEAM TURBINE 1500 TONS 388 FEET LONG— 44 FEET WIDE LCU, LCI. LSM, LCVP, DUKW, AND LVT VEHICLES, TRAILERS, HOWITZERS. . ND HELICOPTERS 2-9 TON 7 TON I U.S.S. CABILDO (LSD-16) Cam])aigns and .Vuards purimj: hi:. ri . . h:ric;. n c.vMPAUiN . si.viic-p. cific WORLD WAR II vie; 10R ' NAVY OCCUPATION CHINA SERVICE NATIONAL Dl ' FKNSE KOREAN (3 AW ARDS) UNITED NATIONS kori:an presidi:ntial unh ci i aiion r i I I i - ) 3 Gio •5 - ' e. CABILDO NEW ORLEANS llu I ' SS CABILDO (LSD- 16) derives its tuniie from an histurie building; in New Orleans whieli housed the fnniial transfer of th Louisiana Purehase from Fran(( to tin I ' .S. Now a naral niu (uni. tin CABILDO is loeatid in tlu old French Quarter and is the h( st known nionunn ut of tht { ( riod of Spanish domina- tion. BRIEF HISTORY OF U.S.S. CABILDO JULY 44 KEEL LAID l ' , NEWl ' OKl . E .sllll ' BL 1LL)L ( . C( )MI ' . A , XEWl ' OR 1 NEWS, VIRC;iNL MMi 15 CONLMISSIONEI) I ' A ' THE CiOMNLWDAM, Vl H . A AL DISIRICT A ' ] ' NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD, Ik(.INL APR 45 ASSIGNED IC) U.S. .ATLANTIC FLEET, LATER BELNXi TRANSFERRED TO THE U.S. PACIFIC FLEET FOR THE OCCUPAl lO.X OF JAPAN. JAN 47 DECOMMISSIONED AND TRANSFERRED TO IHE P. C1FIC RESERVE FLEET. SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA RECOMMISSIONED FOR KOREAN CONFLICT PARTICII ' A I ED IN ' OPER.ATION GREENHOUSE , AN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION PROJECT DEPLOYED TO WESTERN PACIFIC TO OPERATE IN THE KOREAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS SUFFERED DIRECT HIT AMIDSHIPS AT WOXSOX. KOREA RETURNED FROM WESTERN PACIFIC TO OPERATE IN THE SOUTH- ERN CALIFORNIA AREA. DEPLOYED FOR ALASKAN CRUISE HOME PORl CH. N(;ED FROM SAN DIECiO TO LONG BEACH, CALI- FORNIA FEB 60 DEPLOYED TO WESTERN P.VCIFIC FOR TOUR OF DU ' IA ' WHH 1 HE U.S. SEVENTH FLEET .AND P.ARTICIPATION IN JOINT AMPHIBIOUS OPER.ATIONS WITH THE NATIONALIST CHINESE AND KORE.KNS JUL 6(3 RETURNED FROM WESTERN PACIFIC AND .ATTENDED THE -P.XCIFIC FE.STI ' AL ' . r SAN FR.ANCISCO. P.VRTICIP.ATED IN -OPERATION PACK MULE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FEB 61 MADE AN OPERATIONAL VISIT TO FORT LEWIS AND TACOMA. WASHINGTON ALONG W ITH A GOOD WILL ISIT K ANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA MAR 61 DEPLOYED TO WE.STERN PACIFIC TO P.ARTICIP.ATE IN SUPPORT OPER.ATIONS TO PRESER E THE PE. CE IN THE FAR EAST M.AY 61 RETURNED .AND PARTICIP.VrED IN ' -OPERATK X (iRREX LIGHT OFF THE COA.ST OF .SOUTHERN CALIFOR.XIA AUG 61 COMMENCED FRAM MARK II OVERHAUL . T TODD SHIPYARD. .ALAMEDA. CALIFORNIA OCT 50 JAN 51 NOV 51 APR 52 SEP 52 Jl I 54 OCT 54 HISTORY CONTINUED FEB 62 COMMENCED A SERIES OF INSPECTIONS AND EXTENSRT REF- RESHER TRAINING TO RE-QUALIF ■ THE OFFICERS AND CREW FOR AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS FEB 62 PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION DOMINIC AS A UNIT OF JOINT TASK FORCE 8 IN SUPPORT OF NUCLEAR TESTING IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN AREA OCT 62 DEPLOYED THROUGH PANAMA CANAL IN COMPLIANCE WIIH ORDERS FOR A CUBAN BLOCKADE ' DEC 62 RETURNED AND OPERATED IN THE LONG BEACH AREA. UNDER- WENT AND COMPLETED OVERHAUL AT AAA MACHINE SHOP SHIP- YARD AT SAN FRANCISCO MAY 62 COMMENCED A SERIES OF INSPECTIONS AND EXTENSIVE REF- RESHER TRAINING TO RE-QUALIFY THE OFFICERS AND CREW FOR AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS JUN 63 COMMENCED OPERATING IN THE LONG BEACH AREA SEP 63 DEPLOYED TO HAWAIIAN ISLAND AREA TO PARTICIPATE WITH VARIOUS UNITS OF AMPHIBIOUS SQUADRON SEVEN IN OPERATION DULL KNIFE . OCT 63 DEPLOYED TO WESTERN PACIFIC FOR TOUR OF DUTY WITH THE U.S. SEVENTH FLEET MAR 64 HOMEWARD BOUND APR 64 ARRIVE CONUS MISSION AND EMPLOYMENT OF THE LSD The landing ship CABILDO is 457 feet in hngth, is the largest landing ship of all amphibious type ships. It is a ship built around a floating dr doek and carries loaded landing eraft, tanks, In avy vehicles, and troops into tlu b( (lehlu ad art a. This dry dock or well deck is tlun flooded and tlu landing craft art- launelud. The LSD is armed for limited anti-aircraft defense anil functions as a rt pair ship for landing craft: is (quipped with a lulieopter platform; boat control facilitiis. and acts as heavy transport and a general workhorse of the Am phibiowi Fleet. - i. X. w i l- r, ' ' OFFICER ' S CALL u. } i. I ? L fcvV ; ' . c ■ i, Ji, S ' CHAPITER TWO RN RY CAPT l ' x;v i r dt .ss o HISTORY CONTINUED •EB 62 OMMENCE! ECTIONS AND EXTENbl 1 RESHER TR ,., T r- , .i-r- 1 . 1 ' 1 . -_ A J C I- V   f r T T T 1 ' ■. - • ■ ' . TAR I V J. TASK HE P O ' T. II jm0 JIJLI.WC ' .E C y lEC: L Li AY 62 ' i. A u: vNiJ un ' ' A ' rT ' Tfn- LONG 5EACH AREA. VEN . R! ::OMi L ' COMMENCE]:i A Si :Ril RESHER TRAINING AMPHIBIOUS OPER COMMENCED OPEH DEPLOYED TO HA VAR[OUS UNITS OF AMPHIBIOUS SQL ' . KNIFE ' L.S. SEVENTH i ' LELi vCHINE SHOV XTENSIV ' i riCIPAT F DUTY API; f 4 MISSION AND i:..Yu- LOYMENTOF THE LSD OWT flST AHO ■ sh]i. ( ' iBf: ! ' )() ; ' i : ' ■ ' ' fct in IcTiith, is the larr psf Jandino sh ' loar id Ian: ( ii p.y inlo till b,ui!ituud ill! AS SEEN P,Y CREW ' 5 i ' - ' AS SEEN BY CAPTAIN COMMANDING OFFICER 17 July 1962 to 5 February 1964 COMMANDER C. M. IJ IE CDR Charles Marius ITTE, Commanding Officer of the USS CABILDO (LSD-16) from 17 July 1962 — 5 February 1964, was born in New York City, N.Y. on 17 November 1919. He attended Park Ridoe High Sehool in Park Rid e, N.J. prior to entering the I nited States Navy in September 1939 While serving aboard the USS NEW YORK (BB-34), LSS LONG ISLAND (CVE-1), and with Fleet Air Wing FOUR, he advanced through the Quartermaster rating to Chief by October 1943. He began his commissioned service 15 February 1944. On 12 April 1944, he married Eleanor Louise ALDRIDGE, formerly of Norfork, Virginia. The ITTEs now have four children— Eleanor (18), Jeannette (16), Charles M. Jr. (14), and Robert E. (12). CDR ITTE took part in the campaigns against Guadalcanal, .Midway, Okinawa, Aleutians, and the Battle for Tokyo. He has earned the following compaign and service medals: (kmd Conduct Japanrsr Occupation American Theater China .Ser ice American Defense National Defense Asiatic Theater United Nations ' ' II Victory Korean Presidential I ' nil Catation addition to CDR ITTE ' s enlisted sea duty, he ivas .-issistant Navigator aboard the I ' SS SHANGRI-LA (CVA-38); Operations Officer Gunnery Officer aboard the LSS ENDICOTT (DMS-35); Executive Officer aboard the USS NICKEL (DD-587); Executive Officer aboard the USS BRADFORD (DI)-54r)): Commanding Officer, USS TOM GREEN COUNTY (LST- 1159); and finally Commanding Officer, USS CABILDO (LSD-16). In between tours at sea, CDR ITTE att ndi l thi Line Officer ' s School, Monterey, California, (July 1953 — February 1954); and Stanford Uniiursitw und(r the five term program (February 1954— December 1955). 10 MESSAGE FROM THE CAPTAIN n!7 ft USS CABILDO ' s tour of duty in tlu Western Pacific as a unit of the Seventh Fleet ' s Amphibious Force has b( i n a reivardin , interesting, educational, exciting ex- perience for all of us. To our younger shipmate s this can he sumuu d up as becoming familiar with new natnes such as Pearl , Guam , Kwajalein , Subic Bay , Hong Kong , Oki- nawa , Yokosuka , and Kobe . To the old timers it meant renewing acquaintances with familiar places with often times nostalgic memories. All this we got while performing a most necessary task in this area of the world; assisting the free world to remain free through our presence and through our show of might. While doing this, tuuch good was done in the way of selling the American Way of Life through the Handclasp materials we brought from Pearl to Guam and Hong Kong, by the gifts of potable water to a water impoverished Hong Kong and by the presence of you, the American Ambassador in Uniform in every liberty port we visited. Fvery one of you ashore, meeting one citizen of the liberty ports did something to influence that person towards our way of life and our thinking as free people. Our cruise was marred at the one-third mark by the tragic death of our beloved Commander-in-Chief, JOHN F. KENNEDY. We on CABILDO joined the Nation tuourning this great statesman ' s passing and chose to dedicate a portion of this book to his memory. The deployment was marked by such highlights as the month of duty as Station Ship Hong Kong where you earned the ship the Meritorious Good Conduct Award , and Commendations for the manner in which you performed the duties as Station Ship from SOP A, and Coitunander-in-Chief of Hong Kong; J ' ADM MOORE, COM- SEVENTH Fleet, and ] ' ADM HOLMES, Commander Amphibious Force, Pacific. SEl ' ENTY-SLY Operations brought us back with familiar ships where type training was conducted with the rest of our squadron. January found us on Operation FIREHOl ' SE, testing our Cold Weather Amphibious capability. Finally Operation BACK PACK , wrote a fitting finale to a worthwhile WESTPAC Cruise. As in all else that CABILDO has undertaken, through you, she did everything well during this seven months. This is amply borne out by the enviable record you have set. To you, the Officers and Crew of this fine ship who made all this happen, I proudly say Well Done . rcf ■ C. M. ITTE Commandin£j Officer USS CABILDO (LSD-16) 11 COMMANDING OFFICER 5 February 1964 to — COMMANDER V. 1). DIETRICHSON CDR IVorren Douglas DIETRICHSON, Commanding Officer of USS CABILDO (LSD-16), relieved CDR Charles M. ITTE and assumed command on February 5, 1964. CDR DIETRICH- SON was born in Hollis, New York on the 1st of October 1922. His father, Thomas DIETRICH- SON and mother, R. Cecile DIETRICHSON still reside at the place of his birth. He attended Jamaica High School, Jamaica, New York and after graduating in January 1941 was employed by the Bank of Manhattan before being called to active duty in the Naval Reserve in May 1941. He attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School, Norfolk, Mrginia from September 1941 until April 1942. He entered the Naval Academy in June 1942 and was commissioned Ensign in 1945. During WW II CDR DIETRICHSON was award, d the folloiving campaign and service medals: American Theater Navy Occupational Modal (FAirope) American Defense National Defense Ser ice Medal World War II Victory Expert Rifleman Medal After the war CDR DIETRICHSON attended Suhmurin, School. New London, Conn, from January to June of 1947. He has served aboard the USS SEA CAT (SS-314), ESS SEA OWL (SS-405), USS SEANET (SS-408), and was Commanding Officer of ESS .MARTIN (SST-2) and USS CHIVO (SS-341). After serving as Executive Officer of the USS MONTROSE (APA-212) he became Com- manding Officer of lh USS CABILDO (LSD-16). 12 EXECUTIVE OFFICER TOO habd:.;. PEMDING LT. C:OMMA. DER V. H. ALEXAXI ER ■ im- LCDR William Howard ALEXAXDER, present Executive Officer of the I ' SS CABILDO (LSD-16) was born in Cain Twp., Chester County, Pi nnsylvania on the 7th of June 1930. His father, Robert C. ALEXAXDER and mother, Grace E. ALEXAXDER reside in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. William Howard ALEXAXDER married the former Ann Louise Vaduais of St. Paul, Minnesota on the 27th of June 1954 in Xorfolk, I ' irt inia. Prior to entering service LCDR ALEXAXDER attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He began his Xaval Service as an XROTC student and the Supply Corps School in 1948 at Miami University and was commissioned Ensign on 9 June 1952. In October of the same year he became Assistant Mate rial Officer at the Xorfolk Xaval Shipyard. In June of 1954, Mr. ALEXAXDER was Aviation Stores Officer aboard the L ' SS TICOXDEROGA (CVA-14). After assuming the role of Student once again at General Line School and Fleet Sonar School, Mr. .4LEXAXDER became Operations Officer in December of 1957 on the USS DOUGLAS A. MUMRO (DE-442),and USS CARPEXTER (DDE-825) from April 1959 until Decevibcr 1960. His most recent assignment was Officer Procurement Office, Xavy Recruiting Station, Denver, Colorado. LCDR ALEXAXDER then assumed the role of Executive Officer aboard the USS CABILDO (LSD-16). lii iiifitf ' rii- -- ' i '  i  ' --- . . .... FLKrHI Q[ ARIER6, FLIGHT QUARTERS ' ) OH ' ....WAS THLS COFFEE YOURS? H 1 SOMEDAY . . . THIS WILL ALL BE MINE! -NOW... THAT ISLAND OVER THERE WAS THE FIRST— MERICAN BRIl ISH RELATIONS U HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS LT. J. P. ASHFC:)Rr) DECK LT. D.C. BROWN OPERATIONS LT. N.L. CURRY ENCL EERL (; LT. L.L. BRUTON SUPPLY 15 ' GQ? OPEN THE SHIP ' S STORE! ' ' EAST IS TO THE RIGHT? ' EH TORO! THE RADAR DID WHAT NO MORE OVERNIGHTS UNTIL MORALE IMPROVES I I ' L y )OPi: I 111. Sliil ' S ! r;i. ' -. ' 7.. ' .S ' 7 V £L i J HE KAUAK hil) 117 , i i;! OVERNIGHTS ' -: ' j: ■ . rr KgT AHO H 17 AUXILIARY DIVISION It V V V _ f IT FRONT ROW, left to right: CONTRERAS, H,, ENS: WILSON, D., EN3: GROSE, E., MR3: SPOOR, M.L., ENl; HAYNES, D.L., ENl ; LTJG R.K. BARR, DIVISION OFFICER; GIENAU, C.E., SFCS; ODOM, T.L., MRl; KAWELMACHER, M.D., EN3: ALLISON. A.J., EN2. BACK ROW, left to right: PEERY, R.D., FN; WI SWELL, D.E., FN; TAYLOR, B.W .. FN: SMITH- SON, C.E., MM2: PALMER. L.J., ENFA: PADILLA, J.K.. YNSN: BUTLER, Q.E., EN3; PHILLIPS, R.W., MRS; BAUER, D.R., FA; LORD. D.M.. FA; NEL.SON, R.W., ENFN; HOLDEN, R.L.. ENS. kVl ENGINEMEN—MACHINIST MA TES— SHIP FITTERS— MACHINE REPAIRMEN The EN, MM, and SF ratings assigned to the A Division are responsible for all auxiliary iiiaehinery out- side the actual engineering spaces. The nwintenanee, operation, and repair of such equipnu nt as the boat engines, cranes, capstans, laundr equil)in( nt, punjps, and the ship ' s whistle are assign( d the men of the Auxiliary Division. When spare parts are not on hand, tlu .MR ivill be tlu men to make an (ntir new gear, shaft, or pin when the worn out parts art b( ond rt fuiir. Tin two shipboard shops, the boat shop and tin tnachiut shop, ar( notiil for turning out ijutdity work from tlu basic m(il( ritds on lunul. Day and night, the men of A Division kei p tlu macliint ry running properly. I 18 ' 1 JUK, fCS; LIPS. n, % BOILER DIVISION FRUNT ROW, left to right: HEMPLE, E.E., FN; WOLFE, K.J,. BT2; STADE, C.J., BTC: LYON, J.A., JR., BTl; EAKS, C.J.. BTL BACKROW, left to right: GARCIA, S., FN; STEWART, J.T., JR., FN; BIVENS, J.W.. FA; LEE, R.A., BT2. BOILER TENDERS—The BT ' s wain and foremost function on hoard is the operation of the ship ' s boilers to supply steam to the ))iain engines, galley, laundry, water evaporators, and hi citing system. The Black Gang , or more eom)nonly known today, the Snipes , derived their name from the soot ivhich covers the BT from head to foot after emerging from a boiler cleaning and repair session. The BoiUr Tinder stands a 24-hour watch on the boilers to assure constant stium pressure, water level, and fu I consumption. Another task of the BT is r( fading, cither from pier side or tanker. In dthcr case, the fuel or Black Oil )nust be kept topped o and the tanks full to assure the ship ' s sailing on a few hours notice. 20 BOILER DIVISION , — ' ■ :f 1 ' -- 4i i •iX ' y-. r - ti It Aj - A , 4 -V FROM ROW. left to ri-lit: CLARK. M.D., FN; BRITTAIX, C.E,. FN: LTJG R.E. BURFORl). 1)1 I- SION OFFICER; LOTT, R.L, FA; JOHNSON, A.M., BT2: WOOD, D.J., BT3. B.ACK ROW. left to rioht: DINES, V.E.. FN: BOUDREAUX. H.. FN; GROSZ. G.D.. FA; KOETKE, R.G., BTFN; REASON, P.M., FA. ELECTRICAL DIVISION I -■•iy if . , ' - . «. ,: i.  W « ' v f FRONT ROW. kit to ri-ht: ACKERMAN, C.F., FN; PUTNAM. J.A., IC2: JOHNSON, E.J., EMI; MORRISON. R.H., EMC; LTJG W.C. STANCIL, DIVISION OFFICER; RICH, M., EM2; MCNATT, R.I., EM2; NUNxNER, J.L.. EM3. BACK ROW, left to risjht: ELVLNE. W.E.. EM3; WILLIAMS. R.D.. EMFN; GARDNER. CD.. EMFN; HARICH. H.. FN; RIPS. C.E., EMFN; DOOLITTLE. R.E.. EMFN: KRUEGER. E.E.. ICFN; EL TNE, R.P.. FN. 23 ELECTRICAL DIVISION ELECTRICIAN MATES— The EM of E Division have control of the electrical portion of the ship ' s service and emergency i i nerators, auxiliary machinery, distilling plant, ballast control systc))}, ventilation systeni, anchor windlass, cranes, galley cooking and cleaning )nachinery and the wiring of boats which are on board. Also, in the field of lighting, the electricians maintain the emergency battle lanterns, navigational lights, anchor lights, and the ship ' s signal search lights. Along the miles of electrical wiring and in the hundreds of control boxes, transfer panels, and motors there are problems arising constantly and it is the job of the Elec- trician Mates to trace down, repair, and re-energize the circuit. INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN The IC Electrician is primarily concerned with interior com)ntinieations aboard ship but cjuite often works in com pany with tlu Electrician Mates in jobs such as repair and operation of the If) M . I motion picture equipment and thi dressing lines of light bulbs which are rigged fore to aft and over tlu i astheads. llie iiiainti nance and repair of the gyro compasses, speed indi( ators, engine order telegraph, sound powered telephone quipiix nt , pubtii addri n equipuK nl , and tin Captain ' s Command .Innouncing Sysli ni all belong to tlu IC Eli etrician. Tlu zcork of tlu K. ' man s ives many hours of si arching for and lot atini personml and ki ( fnng all hands informed of the situalioii throw h the us oj the sound powered telephone circuits and tlu ii i )u ral unnouiu iu ' s sti ms. 24 MACHINERY DIVISION V MACHINIST MATES — The MM aboard ship serves in the capacity of operating and maintaining the main propulsion machinery; producing power that runs the generators; compressing air for shipboard use; distilling water for general consumption; manipulating the pumps which transfer water in the scores of ballast tanks; and last, but not hast, handling the paperwork for engineering administration. Spare parts storerooms are maintained by the Machinist Mates. The men of Mike Division care for and maintain the 4 plants assigned, the port and starboard pump and engine rooms, each side being completelx independent of the other. In the event of an engineering casualty to one of thesi plants, it is the Machinist Mates that cross connect the engineering plants to maintain use of both engines. MACHINERY DIVISION $ % ' ,r ■f FRONT ROW, left to right: PRIESTLY, L., MMl; ABBOTT. R.C., FA: MCCUBBIN. L.H.. FA: LTJG R.E. BURFORD, DIVISION OFFICER; JOHNSON. D.E.. MMFN: FRESH. L.R.. .MM3; COEN, N.A., MM2. BACK ROW, left to right: FOWLER, C.W., ENFN: BROWN. WAV.. MMFN; BUNNER. J.F., MMFN; VERNON, J.G., MMCS; HARRIS. L.C., FR: TERR ■. H.H.. MMFN; EASTER, L. V., MM2. MACHINERY DIVISION l ' iV? V ' ' FRONT ROW. left to right: BREXXA.X, T.A., FA; PEACOCK. B.J.. F.N; BURBRIDGE, T.C., -MMl; TIMMONS. D.R.. MMCA; STINSON, D.E., FN; WELDOX, J. JR.. MM2: HELTON, B.L., FN. B. C:K row. left to ritiht: MORRIS, G.L.. FN: BROUSE. J.M.. MM3 ; CROOKS. C.C. MM3: REXXER. K.A.. MM3; WHITTEX. D.L., FX: RABY, J.D., FA: SMITH. D.D., MM3. OPERATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS) AND NAVIGATION DIVISIONS SIGNALMEN— ' The eyes and ears of the ship. The SM, along with being a lookout and recognition trainee, perforii s the duties involving visual communications. The Morse Code of flashing lights, the special arm positions of semaphore, the work and speed of tactical flaghoisting, and the colors of pyrotechnics are some of the primary responsiblities of the Signalmen. These methods of visual communica- tions are used to pass administrative, operational, tactical, and c))ier- gency information which is necessary for a fleet, task force, or squadron of ships to maintain their readiness in any situation. Signah)nn repair and make flags, correct and maintain a complex publication systeyn, serve as members of boat crews, and are responsible for honors and ceremonies to civil and naval leaders. RADIOMEN — The RM are the only men in contact with the outside areas surrounding the high seas. The Radiomen operate and maintain the transmitters, receivers, teletypewriters, and radiotelephones used in the vast Naval Communications System which link ships to ships and ships to shore. Along with the never ending flow of naval messages, the Radiomen find time to copy press releases on teletypewriter for the ship ' s newspaper, operate an amateur HAM radio station for the crew to call ho})ie, and ivork with the American Red Cross and Com- munications Activities ashore in receiving, writing-up, and delivering personal messages of births, deaths, and disasters or emergencies which may arise where a crew member has to be notified immediately. Typing, filing, and teletypewriting are some of the fundamt ntals of the Radio- men. QUARTERMASTERS— The QM of the Navigation Division are the secretaries, assistants, and general right-hand men of the Officer of the Deck and the Navigator in all matters concerning, the navigation and conning of the ship. Weather observations, clnonoNh t( rs. clocks. and optical i quipiiu nt are the t quip)n( nt responsihilitii s of tin (.IM ■ Th C,)iiart( rmast( r of tin Watch is rt spousibL for tlu kct pmg of a compute ( hronologieal record of iiu nts in the ship ' s log. .1 (lumter- master assists the Navigator in keeping the ship ' s current position plotted, shooting stars, figuring tides and cumnts, and celestial data processing. Along with the primary luly of assistant to the Navigator, the Quartermasters correct and maintain charts, publications, and Sail- ing Directions. 28 OPERATIONS COMMUNICATIONS NAVIGATION DIVISIONS AND FROXT ROW. kit to li-ht; ESSER. K.W.. RMSX : I ' RIETO. (;.. QM: : MARSICK. 1).. RMSA; EXS W.H. PORTER. SIGX. L OFFICER: LTJG D.F. JOHXSOX, NAVIG.ATOR: PHILLIPS. K.R.. RMCA; URIBE. P.O.. QM2: H. LE. E.D.. SMI: PUTXAM. L.M.. SX. BACK ROW. left to right: W. GXER. D.J.. SM2: MUELLER. T.J.. SX ; LAWREXCE. L.C.T.. SX: RAXDOLPH. T.R., SX; ESZEXYI. D.. SX: KOCH, R.E.. SMj: EXS W.D. ROWLAXD: DIVISION OFFICER: BAYOUTH, H.E., SMSN: HAGER, G.J., SX: KIRKPATRICK. W.O.. RM:k LOFF. J.L.. SX; YASMENT, J.L., RM2; JOHXSOX, J.W., RMS. 29 OPERATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS) AND NAVIGATION DIVISIONS OPERATIONS (INTELLIGENCE DIVISION - - •3 - ' ?. ' v ' v V ' « fe %K % ' • FRONT RO V, left to right: NICHOLS, J.L, ETN2; STOCKSTILL. J.S.. ETN3; FRESH, J.D., RDSN; GRAHAM. J.R., SN; LUKAS, V.V., YNC; ENS W.E. GAMMETER. DIVISION OFFICER; SOISSON, P.R.. HMC; SHARP, C.B., RDl: BROWN. D.. ., SN; FULPS, W.E., HM2. B. CK ROW, left to right: BUTERA, A.C., SN; BUCKLEY, J. A., ETR3; CONNEL. P.V., SN: COLE- MAN, P.A., YN3; LYNN. W.B., RDSN: CARNAHAN, D.L., ETN3; BUYSSE, G.V.. RD3; VICEDO, H.P., PN2; ' bOWEN. K.L., HN; MCCULLOUGH, R.D., YN3; CL. RK. CO., SN; SMITH. D.R.. RDl; W.A.GGONER. S.E., FN; FOUST. R.J., RDSN; BULLERMAN, H.. RM2; MAGLIE ' AZ, A. A., RD3; MIKOL. JCIK, J.P., RD3; H. RNESS, J.R., PNSA. 31 OPERATIONS (INTELLIGENCE) DIVISION RADARMEN — The RD working in the Combat Information Center (CIC ) have the primary responsibility to collect, display, evaluate, and disseminate vital information received from the radar, lookouts. Signal Bridge, Radio Central, and Intelligence reports. The RD teams in CIC control waves of landing craft in an Amphibious Assault; pilot and navigate a fog-obscured harbor by radar; direct and control helicopter landings and take-offs from the ship ' s flight deck; and with the precision of threading a needle, navigate through a fleet of fishing boats at night. While the ship is steaming in formation, the Radarmen plot courses and speeds of shipping in the area, work out tactical situations on a maneu- vering plotting sheet, and have control of the tactical radiotelephone circuits which maneuvers the entire formation. 32 OPERATIONS (INTELLIGENCE) DIVISION ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS— The ETs maintain, repair, cali- bratt , tiuu . and adjust all tin iltctronir cquipuunt u.u d in connnunica- tions. dctiition and trafkin , recognition and idt ntifuatinn, and ilec- tronic aids to navigation iquipnu nt. The primary responsibdity of thi ET Gang is to make daily, iviekly, and monthly inspections of electronics equipment and maintain it ' s peak operating efjicieney at all times. Equ- ipment performance and operation cards and logs must bt kt pt accurate by the Electronics Technicians. During General Quarti rs, Special Sea Detail, and other evolutions, the Electronics Technicians an on station in Radio Central, The Combat Information Center, and other various stations where electronic equipment is in operation. OPERATIONS (INTELLIGENCE) DIVISION YEOMEN AND PERSONNELMEN—Thc YN and PN ratings are assigned to perform the clerical functions of the Ship ' s Office . The Yeomen and Pcrsonnelmen must be familiar with the maintenance of officer and enlisted service records, official correspondence, legal mat- ters, instructions and directives, and most adtninistrative duties of a sea- going command. The impressions of other commands, concerning the efficiency of the ship, depends in many ways upon the correspondence, records, reports, and the continuous wave of paperwork necessary to maintain an organization as large as the U.S. Navy. What is m GCT?; What chance is there for me to enter into the Officer ' s program? ; Where are my orders to school? ; How about typing a letter to the Bureau for me? . . . ; are asked to and answered by the Gang in the ship ' s office daily. OPERATIONS (INTELLIGENCE) DIVISION HOSPITAL CORPSMEN — ilthouoh small, tlu vudical tram serves in a supirvisory capacity on matters rclatini to tin In altli and hyi iin( of the crciv and in an advisory rapacity on matters relatino to the sanitary conditions of the ship. The IL 1 care for thi sick and injured : ihi pro- curement, receipt, stowage, and issuing of nxdical and surgical supplies; and, in the indoctrination of personnel in accident prevention, first aid procedures, hygiene, and sanitation policies. The primary duties of tin Hospital Corpsmen are the elimination of the physically unfit and the early restoration of tin physically disabled to health and to duty. OPERATIONS (INTELLIGENCE) DIVISION POSTAL CLERK — The post office has an enlisted PC assigned such duties as receipt and delivery of mail; issuance of money orders; scde of stamps; acceptance of letters and packages for insured coverage against loss, damage, or rifling; and, registration of parcels and letters for maxi- mum protection and security. Among the responsibilities not to be over- looked, is the mail directory service the Postal Clerk tiiaintains for the personnel who have been discharged or transferred. Also, an ample amount of correspondence, reports, filing, and the security of classified matter are of great importance to the Postal Clerk. The PC works uiany hours — day and night. The maU must go through . ■m 1 s ■ ' hhI p 1 pl t lp %d ' f 1 36 REPAIR DIVISION ' ' I ' K fef FRONT ROW kit to risht: TORRES, H.B., SFPFN: PERRAS, N.M., DC2; MAYNARD. K., SFM2; LTJG R.K. BARR. DIVISION OFFICER: GIENAU. C.E.. SFC:S: WRIGHT. R.C.. nC2; CI.URB. G.M., FN; SCHEXNEIDER, L., DC2. BACK ROW left to lisjht: TAYLOR. A.D., FN: ADAMS, D.R., SFPFN; ORMAN. J.D., SFP3: DYESS, J.N., SFMFN; ROMANOFF. L.. FN; LEACH. J.H., FN; SHEARER. K.L.. FN: RUEBER. L.M.. SFM3; FONTENOT. M.D., SFP3. 37 REPAIR DIVISION L.E,, BACl D.L, STO( DAMAGE CONTROLMEN AND SHIPFirTERS—Thc DC and SF of the Repair Division maintain the shipfitter ' s shop, carpentir shop, and Damage Control Central, which, working in conjunction with each other, play an all important role in keepins tin ship in prime opt rat- iriil condition. Thi ratinv s of R Division work with all kinds, sizes, and shapes of steel plating, wood, pipe, and various otlu r kinds of hard and soft iiutals. Sheet metal work, wood work and ri pairini:, of landing craft; oxyacetylene and electrical welding; repairing leaks: )naintaining water tight intergrity, repairing doors, hatches, scuttles, and port hohs: and caring for and using shipboard fire-fighting apparatus are various responsibilities of the R Division Damage Controhnen and Shif)fitters. The prime duty of tin Repair Division is tin indoetrinalion. (hteetioii, and nniovtd of aloiiiie hiologieed, and elu inieed :earfar ' agents and components which may be used in future navtd nuntare. 38 ■auHiinKiiB SUPPLY DIVISION . 4 v tr ' _iT_ „ r FRON I ROW left to risht: L 11A. IRE. E.S., SDl: ADLPE, A.. L, TN; CHAVIS, S., TN; DAVID, J., SD2; LTJG R.S. SUTTON. DIVISION OFFICER: LT L.L. BRUTON, SUPPLY OFFICER; EPPERSON, L E ' CSC: PARKER, G., SKSA: HARVEY. VV.. SH2: REYES, J.M., TN. BACK ROW left to rioht: PERKINS, C.L.. SKI: HUFANA, E.L., TN: ROMERO. O.. C..S3; DARROW, D.L., SKSA; FOSTER. R.L., SN: HOLLOWAY, R.D., SH3; PIPER, R.L., SK3; MURPHY, R.L., SHSN; STOCKTON, T.G., SN; WELSH, J.A.. SK3; SKEEN. D.V., SKI: HIGHTOWER. RJ.. SN: MERRIT. T., SHSN: C;ARTMILL. J.W,. SN: FINNEY, M.F.. SN. : 9 SUPPLY DIVISION STOREKEEPERS—SK are responsible for issuing materials from stock and ordering special equipment, parts, and stores for use and con- sumption. In the supply office, many records, card and catalog systerns, and departmental budgets are corrected and maintained. The Store- keepers must be able to locate a specific item in any one of the nine storerooms on board. Typing, calculating, filing, and posting are re- quired as a part of the work of the SK in keeping up with the purchase, storing, and distribution of stores and materials. The Naval Supply System is a complicated one and it takes well trained Storekeepers to insure delivery of the needs of the command. SHIP ' S SERVICEMEN— The SH on board serve in the capacity of clerks, barbers, tailors, and soda jerks . The ship ' s services such as Clothing and Stnall Stores, Ship ' s Store, Soda Fountain, Barber Shop, Tailor Shop, and Laundry are managed by the Ship ' s Servicemen rating. SH serve on gun mount crews, repair parties, and at battle dressing stations during general quarters. The Ship ' s Servicemen service and maintain the Coke and candy machines along with their operation of the Soda Fountain to insure All Hands have the opportunity to pur- chase soft drinks and Gee-dunk items on a 24-hour basis. DISBURSING CLERK— The DK which serves on board as an assistant to the Disbursing Officer has his hands full iiuiiutaining the pay records of every man aboard. Along with paying the crew twice per month, the DK makes disbursements for travel pay, separation allowances, l, iV( rations, shore patrol expenses, and other expenses brought about b tlu execution of orders. Financial r( fiorls and di hursiu; manuals are cor- rected and k( pt up-to-date by tlu Disbursing Clerk as on, of hi ' . miin duties in the Disbursing Office. 40 SUPPLY DIVISION STEWARDS — Th( SI) prrpan and serve eommissioned officers in the wardroom and eahin miss. Chanini and maintaining officer ' s country tat( rooms, i allty, pantry, loinm( , and tin standini of coffee watches are tin pri)nary duties of the Stewards, llu servint:, of a banqiut or th appini of a sandwich is an art in which th( SD takes pride. The SI) also serves on s un crews, as stretcher bearers, and on n pair parties while thi ship is at BattL Stations . The Stewards often spend long hours during an Amphibious Operation preparing meals for officers who work around the clock. COMMISSARYMEN—Thc CS or Cooks ' ' and ' -Bakers work long hours preparing the meals for the general tncss. Starting early in the morning, sometime during the mid-icatch. the smell of freshly baked rolls and breads for breakfast start escaping from the ventilation ducts and drift over the ship. Along toward sunrise, the smell of bacon and cogs till the crew its time to rise and shine . Long after the noon and evening meals, the cooks are cleaning and maintaining the galley, tness decks, bakery, and scullery; preparing for the serving of the mid-watch rations of soup and sandwiches that arc served to those standing watch from midnight to 0400. The CS, the Men in ]l ' hite , man the gun Diounts as ammunition passers and serve on repair parties as part of their duties as a Cookie . 41 SUPPLY DIVISION t ' fRON ' BACK D.D.,: R.D,i SX;0 DECK DIVISIONS — ♦ a t- , - I FRONT ROW. left to liiilii; BAVXE. L.E.. SN: WARD. E.R.. SX; GAITAX. G.. BM2: LA IX. J. l.. BM3: EDDIXGTOX. A., BM2: B.E. EATON. CW02, SHIP ' S BOS ' N; ENS J.W. HILL, DIVISIOX OFFICER: GRIMES, J.L.. BM2: WESTFALL, J.E.. BMl; THOMAS, J.A.. SN. BAC:K R0 V. left to riijiit: STEWARD. K.A., SN: BOZICH. D.A.. SN; BARNARD. J.G.. SA: GRIGAR. D.D., SN: SHAMBLIN. D.C., SA: HENSON. A.C., SN: MIR. C.R., SN: CLARK, O.M., BMSN: SCAFF, R.D., SA; ISOM. J.D.. SN; SMITH. D.A., SA: WILSON, H.A., SN; NICHOLS, E.A., SA; SPENCER, S.C. SN; COWARD. J.W.. SA. t DECK DIVISIONS 1 V ? ' V 1? } v ' ' V FRONT ROW, left to right: LOEGEL, G.A., SA: TRIPP, W.M., SN: BOGER, F.E., SN: TANNER, C.V., SN; OLIVER, R.N., BM3; ENS J.G. FITCH, DIVISION OFFICER: BRESLIN, R.J., BMC; HUTCHINSON. D.A., SN; STEVENS, R.L., SN; COOK, L.M., SN. BACK ROW, left to right: DORMADY, B.W., SA; GWIN, R.A., BM3: FARR, E.E., SN; DENZER. S.D.. SN; TUNCHES, A.R, SN; BITTLE, L.D., SA; BODIFORD, J., SA; BINIAKEWITZ, D., SN; NORRIS, T.M., SA; HOFFMAN, T.J., SA; MORAND, K.E., SN; METCALF, A.M., BM2. BOATSWAIN ' S MATES— The BM and his mc?i_, the eleek seowen, probably sleep the least, work the most, and complain more than any other gang aboard any ship in U.S. Navy. The Deck Force tnay com- plain, but they are happy as they perform: loaeiing and unloading cargo; embarking and debarking various sizes of landing craft: underway re- plenishment; high-lining of personnel; re-fueling details; ivorking on the stern gate; hauling up or dropping the anchors; mooring to purs and buoys; raising and lowering the gangway and accommodation ladders; lowering and hoisting boats; rigging and utrrigging the boat booms; ivorkinu, in the sail loeker )nending and making canvas articles: tt nding to th( appearance of the sides of the ship; coxswaining the ship ' s boats; standing underway and inport watclus; and last but not least, )))aintain- ing the decks, bulkheads, and iquipment of the well diek, boat decks, and the main deck. At all hours of the day or night approximately one- third of the First and Second Division is at work at some dttaU or an- other or standing watch. ' PLBMo THg ' Dsv 1 033 3 ftt rtft ontX) - aCfP, yPA otoo T0BA4 To 1 ll I i DECK DIVISIONS FRONT ROW, left to rioht: TANNER, C.V., SN; BAYNE, L.E., SA: B.E. EATON, C V02, SHIP ' S BOS ' N; LOEGEL, G.A., SA: GRIMES. J.L., BM2. BACK ROW, left to risht: BINIAKEWITZ, D., SN; COWARD. J.W. JR., FA: SHAMHLIN, D.C., SA; DORMADY, B.W., SA 45 DECK DIVISIONS EACt KMC GO Ik I ter|. m line (kct GUNNERY DIVISION -4 ' -..g ' -- , - if ,. FRONT ROW. left to right: MASON. J.M.. SN; PRICE. E.W., (,M(;2: ENS J.W. HILL, GUNNERY OFFICER; .SCHAUER, G.H., GMGl: STITT, R.J., FTG3 BACK ROW, left to right: SCHEXNEIDER, W.P., SN: CHEEK, C, SN: LOCKWOOD, C.C, GMG3; KNIGHT, R.M.. SN 3 GUNNER ' S MATES— The GM, om of the oldest ratings in the navy today, arc responsible for the proper maintenance, operations, and alignment of the ship ' s 40 MM anti-aircraft gun bat- tery. Also, the small artns, magazine sprinkler system, and powder samples of ammunition are ynaintained by the Gunners of the Third Division. Standing watch as Petty Officer of the Watch in port and as the Helmsman at sea are the secondary duties of the Gunners Mates. The GM arc in charge of the gun crews and Fire Power when general quarters are sounded. FIRE CONTROL TECHNICLiNS—This Third Division rating is responsible for the mainte- nance and operation of the fire control syston and gun directors on board. The FT, having an electronics background, work at the complicated masses of wiring, panels, motors, and switches of the gun mounts, directors, and the general fire control system of the ship. The Fire Control Technician also stands watch as Petty Officer of the Watch and Helmsman. 47 GUNNERY DIVISION ALL HANDS — till score — (iritti Bay 57 . . •The CAPTAIN ...my barber ' : ' Now. . .how did he get that Quebec upside down.- ' 49 Could I have some tnore hot sauce 3 ? ALL HANDS Burr ' s Brigands ' so wh( n I n ached for the last steak . SPEED ACCl ' RACY RELIABILrrV jx+]y=gq: 50 kl - ' -m (( CABILDO AT WORK TlAND PLAY; I i) =7, CHAPTER FOUR AA .nn nn; ' ALL HANDS :HH0¥ TA C ' dJIGAD ' ' t ■ ■.; ' A l; flUO ' flaT AHQ ik ' ►3., ' ..li; «c j e . 51 ' NEXT CHRISTMAS I WANT ONE ' ONCE UPON A TIME,— W J ' - I SCHOOL CALL •TVE HEARD THAT ONE 9 V- ' -.o-o .AND TO SlMMARr .E. . J 52 • ' 9- r . . .Tl ' RX AM)- ] HOOPS. ..WHKRE ' D THAT ONE COME EROM? ' IH HELLO— QUAKER CO... SEND MORE RICE! ' GUESS I ' LL HAVE TO RAISE THE TOLL NOW MAIL CALL WHAT DO THEY MEAN- EXTENDED? I ■Tffi |f o- A ;. ' r. V tk . 51 THE DENTAL CLLMC SAYS MY CROUP HAD •NOW THAT THE BOSK CAXT FIND ME, LET ' S SEE— X • ' SAY LOVER, REMEMBER THA T . I INK 1 1 E SA U ' , 11 ELL- ,1, ' ' land the landing FORCE .WHICH U AY ' S rill BEAcnr THAI ' S RICHT, NO TIME AND A HALF FOR SATlRDAVr , UNDER O— NINETY NINE. ..ER, NO. . .SIXTY SIX THE BEST PARTS •y 1000—37 PESOS, $51 HK AND 34 ;—NEXT! 7 Jl ' ST GOT A SMALL POX LAST PAYDAY! ' - nt TWA FLIGHT 634, CLEARED FOR LANDING OVER ' USMC FLIGHT 316 MORE WORK 58 -SORRY ABOrr THAT WINDSHIELD SIR! 0300— XOW Tl ' RN TO ON SHIP ' S ] ' ORK n SHOULD ' IE STAR I El) FROM THE TOP! GRAVE-YARD SHIFT NOW A 4-HAND WORKING PARTY LAY DOWN TO .1 ' ) CATCH THE 1477 AND TELL HLM HE FORGOT THIS! i ' It f ' OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN. ' REGULAR OR ETHYL? ' rr- ' [ . ' (fey. mod JDuiS uod- cW, - i cx -a -t5r oil o ( uy : couuaVvk m 5 mm aaoAJ awA aJn ]i-T-in JPT r r .47? OR ETHYU , Catx.V a. - 2-C -AA u- K a. 0 L -yr • i. 1 t I HAWAII . i II ( 9 Oahu Island, tin a(hniniitratk a iihr, is tin third lar ' cst of the Hawaiian Islands. It has an ana of 604 square tniles and an cver-growinti population of over 500,000, the majority of whom are centered in and around Honolulu, the capital. Hawaii ' s metropolis capital represents the all i mbracin ' j, spirit of tht islands, whose traditional wecome, Aloha ' ' means love, friendship, and ood fellowship. The ships are welcomed by divin i boys and pretty curvacious oirls who place brilli- antly colored floral leis on the shoulders of arriving and d( parting visitors. Honolulu is a modern city dotted with skyscrapers, hotels, modern schools, a noisy Chinatown, and one of the world ' s most famous naval bases. Pearl Harbor. I ' isiting Honolulu however, wouldn ' t be complete without visiting the famous IVaikiki Beach. The population of Honolulu is 639,000 of which only 13,000 consists of pure Hawaiians. The remaining population consists of Americans, British, Dutch, Portu- guese, French, Irish, Spanish, Filipinos, Puerto Rieans, Koreans, Chinese, and Japanese. h3 II 64 MARSHALL AND MARIANA ISLANDS LAND HO. ' ...WHERE? ■A STEPPIXa STOXE L THE PACIFIC b KWAJALEIN ATOLL Kawajalein is located 34 miles north-northwest of Namu Atoll, arid is the largest of the Marshall Islands. It is a eresent shaped island rising 85 fed high to it ' s treetops, about 2 miles long, and 700 yards wide at its widest point. There is a naval station located here ivith various kinds of naval facilities (in the missile field). The popidation of Kwajalein is approxiviately 1,400 including a native settlement, and a U.S. Coast Guard Loran Station. 1 66 :. GUAM Guam is the southernmost, largest, and most populated island of the Marianas. It is 26 miles long at its extreme length and 4 to 8 miles wide. Guam is a territory of the I nited States, and exercises loeal self-government under the United States Department of Interior. A large part of the island is ringed by reefs. Near the middle of the island the soil is dry and fertile. The principal products are corn, rice, and sugar. Guam is also an i)nportant Naval Base for ships bound for the Far East, and for defense in the South Pacific. The population of Gua)n is 66,000, of whom 31 ,000 are native Guamanians. The remaining population consists mainly of Ameri- can militarx personnel. 0 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS M i SUBIC BAY 68 Subic Bay is located on the west coast of the island of Luzon approxi- mately 35 miles north of Manila Bay. F( rdinand Magellan, a Portuguese navigator under the ouploynu nt of Spain, landed in th( Philippines on 16 March 1521. The country is rich in melliflous tongues with romantic tont s heard on all sidis. There are three official languages; English, Spanish, and Tagalog, with English being the language of the school systems. There are close to one hundred dialects spoken in th( Philippines; of these, nine an thought of as individual languages. Ju:.ihty-fhree per C( nt of the Filipinos mhrace Catholicism as their rdigion, tt n pi r . nt ari Proti s- tants, and four per cent Muslims, llie remaining thri e pi r a nt include Buddhists. ' I ' tu population is marlx tW( nty-si V( u and a half million Filipinos including a mixture of Chimsi , Spanish, and Indonesian. MM M«4u • ' ENTRANCE fO OLONGAFO ' BASKETS. . .BASKETS. . . GET EM WHILE THEIR HOT! .4 LOCAL SMOKE SHOP ' ' A SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD ' f 9 i t: -MEANWHILE... BACK AT THE RANCH ' LOOK ALi...NO BRAINS ' AS A SIDEWALK SUPER- INTENDENT, I BELIEVE— ' ■I III- ) ANKLES srn.L PLAY El) coon BALL! 70 --T A DAY AT THE MARKET ■■ ' ■■a BBi ' a  ;«  ;« ii •■■ ■•• fit •■■ ■■ •Ji rj  i i •; :i; isi . ' ■ S ELF-EM PLOY ED ' ' •MANILA OR BUSr ' -il i ' 77 ' .S ' Ji ' ST TERRIBLE, THIS HEAT AND ALL, ETC., ETC., ETC. 71 Ik ' •...Ah ' I) IF ELECTED, I ' LL— 72 ■ ' I i is IS nil Ml) II Ills ()  ' ( i.()i III s ' -BEEP— BEEF. . .ZOOOOOAE ' ' COFFEE BREAK ' -|fiTH£i | ' SMALL POLICE FORCE HEY MAC... THE METER IS STILL OX! HONG KONG Hong Kong, meaning Isle of Fragrant Waters , was according to local lore, founded on a prophecy. In 1100 A.D. scholarly catonese seeking a ' lucky grave site came upon a stone near Hong Kong Island inscribed with the following: Ctc ' io s ine LvaieH ivnen Us aaik a mdlioH licUU sliall paiks ten iltcusana Skips ana in iltei ' i CO passinc to an Nothing could be written today that could better describe the aerial view of Hong Kong. The heart of Hong Kong is the city of I ' ictoria, where one finds the old-styled British buildings side by side with great skyscrapers and new hotels. The latest census, showed Hong Kong ' s population to be 3,139,709. More than ninety-nine per cent of the population is Chinese, the balance of the one per cent is made up of British, Americans, Portuguese, Indians, Filipinos, French, Dutch, Japanese, and Italians. ...A D THFX •: ENFRaiZED IT? ' SCOUT TROOP COMMODORi llOSC KOXC. .. DEPART IN (r • ' .in ' . I) •: yrA ' A ' , .iif.n ■O y MRSK...rM EMPTY ' : -BOTTLED 1 BOXD- f 52 ' IE km . ' SHIPS PRESENT INCLIDE- ' BARCE OF COMMO HKONCr ' BEAT TF. FM WORKING THIS SIDE OF THE STREET! tr -. s M-h:: ; •ca ARD POST ALL SECURE, 57 ? TIGER BALM GARDENS AN TIGER PAGODA ' NOW ALL NOXRAl ED OL ACTl ALLY ON WATCH— ONE PILL E ER) FOl R iioi ' Rs OR n7 ;.v xeeded ' 76 IS TIGER PAGODA ■1 HIS IS THE CAriAIX SPEAKIXG...- AND THE TRAMWAY ■TEM llOLSE ALL Ol T—(.OL G DOUW •Emm FLOOR GOING LP ' ♦ 7S SJi hona Kono, ilte 7la0 j, anc) ' faikel Hil i a 7Ha ' i jkttoll iTliisicna ' iv, mouiu ilte loss ok a wouo Uaaei. 79 BOY— NAVY BENEFITS! ' PLEASE TO PASS THE SUGAR T H A N K S G I V I N G 1963 ORPHANS DAY IN HONG KONG 80 ' HE ' S GOING TO EMJsr TOMORROW ■■ J A P A N KIYOSUMI TEAGARDEN TOKYO «Sfi % iRm ' ij|3 m 8 J Wn S liZ -r ' ' p HhBMFKc||ffljj h|jy _ ■ J ■K V fiQP S IR ,■• ■■ p ik- ' cW ipM Jl SB gm ' i HH M ' •I MAaj HjSbJJ 5 BI n , • . . ■ - -fff, ' . ' KOBE To many visitors traveling by sea, Kobe is their first point of contact with Japan. This port city on Osaka Bay is rimmed with a natural back drop of picturesque mountains. It is the second busiest port in Japan and the most i7nportant gateway to southwest Japan. Kobe is Japan ' s 6th largest city with a population of nearly a million and a quarter. By virtue of the rapidly expanding domestic airline network, this area is now a virtual suburb of Tokyo. Practically with- out exception, all of the world steamship lines are repre- sented here, and more than 200 foreign firms and agencies are located in the cit to handle the enormous export and import trade which is now greater than that of Yokohama. 83 SASEBO Sascbo, lies on the northwestern tip of between Japan and the East China Sea. The port is important primarily as on Japan. As a eommereial port, Sasebo is r nient of a naval station in 1886, it has elev to that, it had been an isolated hamlet, the port was geared to the sole purpose of e vessels. By 1940, the population of Sasebo War II and the resulting sharp decline in population, although today, the population Kyushu, guarding the important narrows e of the two major L ' .S. Naval bases in elatively unimportant. Sinee the establish- clopcd into an important naval port. Prior The considerable industrial development of onstructing and maintaining Japanese naval had risen to 205,000. The impact of World production and overseas trade reduced the is around the 1940 census. YOKOSUKA Japan opened her doors to foreign countriis and west(rn civilization after C.o)n- modore Perry ' s landing at Kurihama 14 July 1853. ] ' okosuka until then, was a tnere fishing vUlagc. As it grew in it ' s role of a naval port, Yokosuka inaugurated its city system on 15 February 1907. During sonn 70 years, tlu destiny of Yokosuka as Japan ' s largest naval port has risen or d( clim d fojloiving the inerKrw or dtcrease in the size of the Japanese Navy. After Ihi n ( nd of World War II . Yokosuka h fi h d uj its budding of city industry. Former Japamse nnlitary installations havi bi t n iKinsfornied to such industries as automobiles, cotton-spinning, canned foods, and hydro-dectric power. Thus, Yokosuka has now become a peaceful city of industry ami a port with a population of 280,000. 84 85 THE END WHEWWW 86 CRUISE BOOK STAFF LT I.P. ASH FORD iKIHKili 1 A. A ' . 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