Caloosahatchee (AO 98) - Naval Cruise Book

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SH P,S HISTOR The ship was originally built by Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Sparrows Point Shipyard, Baltimore, Maryland for the U. S. Maritime Commission, but before completion was converted into a U. S. Navy Fleet Oiler, AO-22 class. The keel was laid in November 1944 and the ship was launched on 2 june 1945. The ship was named after the CALOOSAHA TCHEE River which runs from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of Fort Meyers, Florida. The ship was placed in commission in the Navy on 10 October 1945 and has been on continuous duty in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Mediterranean areas since that time until 8 May 1968. On 8 May 1968. CALOOSAHA TCHEE returned to Bethlehem Steel Corpora- tion at the Key Highway Shipyard, Baltimore, Maryland, where she was delivered to the custody of the Commandant FIFTH Naval District and the Supervisor of Shipbuilding for conversion and modernization. CALOOSAHA TCHEE was recom- missioned as a multi-Commodity replenishment ship on 27 September 1969 and assigned to Service Squadron TWO, Homeported in Newport, Rhode Island. Since rejoining the active fleet, CALOOSAHA TCHEE has established an en- viable performance record for excellence. In December 1969, she was awarded the highest Operational Readiness Inspection grade assigned by Commander Training Command, U. S. Atlantic Fleet during calendar year 1969. She supported units of the SIXTH FLEET from September 1970 to February 1971. During 1971 CALOOSAHA TCHEE operated with the SECOND FLEET and completed a four month Restricted Availability in Boston Naval Shipyard. She completed Modified Refresher Training at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on 10 December 1971 with a higher grade than any other oiler during 1971. CALOOSAHATCHEE was awarded the Battle Efficiency the Engineering Excellence E , and the Meritorious Unit Commendation during 1971. In July 1972 the CALOOSAHATCHEE was awarded her second consecutive Battle Efficiency E , and Engineering Excellence While in the Mediterranean, she also received two fuel consumption awards. The shiprecently received a third consecutive Engineering Excellence HE . The new,?CALOOSAHA TCHEE is air-conditionedg has improvedmessing and berthing faciliteigsl is about 100 feet longer, has greater liquid cargo capacity and an additional Capacity tq,carry dry stores. refrigerated goods and selected ordnance items. In addition, a helicopter platform has been installed forward of the bridge for Vertical Replenishment and three hydraulically operated elevators have been provided for rapid movement of cargo. A f i

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'- ., ,, - ' .. .9 if -A-7 . , CAPTAIN IOHNSE. MALLGY, CAPTAIN, USN CCMMANDING GFFICER Captain MALLOY enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1944 and subsequently attend- my, graduating in 1950. After nearly four years of duty in cruisers and minesweepers he entered the submarine branch. He served in four sub- marines ultimately commanding USS SALMON ISS 5 73 j and Submarine Division 61. Shore assignments have been at the Bureau of Naval Personnel and on the Staff of the Commander Submarine Force Atlantic and the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic. He is a graduate of the Naval War College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. ed the U. S. Naval Acade LIEUTENANT COMMANDER KEVIN M. HEALY EXECUTIVE CFFICER 1 Vx -. K! ,K .V v Lieutenant Commander HEALY entered the Navy in 1960 via .the NROTC program at Holy Cross College. After an initial tour of 'duty in Yokohama, japan, he served on the USS NANTAHALA KAO '60j and USS VESOLE I DD 878 j. Shore assignments have included the U. S. Navy Destroyer School and the Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D. C. He is a graduate of the Naval War College and has a Masters degree in International Affairs from George Washington University.

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, - -ws... Q .. W-,V-H -J F- 1 - U ' X I.- .F .. 1- -'- OPERA TIO S DEPAR TMEN T LCDR T. W. ANDRES DEPARTMENT HEAD Operations Department is responsible for coordination of a broad range of shipboard activities. The Operations team makes up the heart of the commands control functions. The Radiomen maintain our only contact With' land and Navy high command once the ship is underway. Signalmen provide the vital service of silent communications between ships. The Operation Specialists keep the ship's operating publications up to date and are the modern day shipboard Paul Revere keeping us forewarned of unforeseen dangers. The Electronic Technicians keep our electron equipment in top notch condition. The Quarter- masters keep track of the ship's position, ensuring that it remains at all times in safe navigable Waters. The administration section made up of Yeoman, Per- sonnelmen, and Postal Clerks tend to the orderly flow of correspondence and make the necessary arrangements to receive those love letters from home. Last but certainly not least, the Hospital Corpman insure that We remain free from and protected against disease. As a part of the CALOOSAHATCHEE team We do our share to make CALOOSAHA TCHEE the most reliable and effective unit of the Fleet support forces. ENS S. W. WHELAN I EN:iS R. E. IRLAM OO DIVISION OFFICER OI DIVISION OFFICER 5 I -f V -V ?.,l- 4 4 '-' -- -.,i 1- ..-.--f-I-+.-