Cascade (AD 16) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1956 volume:

diamine BarcccsIldDina O Lfiv©iPin© Sar dIiina D Fallenm© ©UK MEIMTERRANEAN MIL ©F FAEE CANNES iPALEEIM® ATHENS DJVflMRIN© TARANTO lAEGELdMNA T air cant© Atheins STAFF Editor-in-chief James Hurlburt MLI ADVISORY AND PRODUCTION LT(jg) W. A. Hall Jack Wise LI3 James P. Boyle SN Doyt Ladd TE2 Joe Cisneros YN2 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Jack Franks PH2 James Waide PH2 ILLUSTRATION, LAYOUT AND CARTOONS Anthony Cezirjian ETN3 William Smith SN Bert Rydberg FT3 CASCADE IN THE MED And Away We Go . TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SHIP ' S HISTORY, OUR CAPTAIN, OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, COMSERVFORSIXFLT PREPARATION AND TRIP OVER TRANSFER AND ARRIVAL PORTS OF CALL TOURS MA L CALL SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISIONS OU R RELIEF GENERAL ARRIVAL HOME U. S. S. CASCADE MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE JUNE -NOVEMBER 1956 INTRODUCTION Newport and Fall River are separated by a very few miles, that is of course, if you don ' t include a 5 month cruise through the Mediterranean in between. With the docking at Fall River this round- about trip from Newport ended and with it came the curtain call to our 1956 Med. cruise. The youngsters had gained in world knowledge, the old timers added to it, but the fond memories, are the priceless possession of all hands. Long after the days of our voyage have fallen into nostalgic remembrance, and time brings proper perspective into focus, the petty gripes and inconveniences will be by-passed for the outstanding and cherished mem- ories. Wherever it may be, on another sea, at play, at a country home, or swinging on a porch, at any future time, thoughts will stray to this past experience. With this thought in mind, we of the cruise book staff devote our efforts, and dedicate this book, to you, our shipmates. We would also like to extend heart-felt gratitude to our wives, mothers and relatives who made this cruise with us, so to speak, in their devoted and lonely way. Wherever you men go, in a newly charted course, it is our wish that the opening of this book will be a revelation in helping you to find old friend- ships and experiences renewed in the spirit that they were lived. THE USS CASCADE (AD-16) A 15,000 ton destroyer tender, she was built by the Western Pipe and Steel Company of South San Francisco, California. The keel was laid 17 July, 1941, intended for a passenger- freighter, and was turned over to the Navy in the early part of 1942. She was launched the 6th of June, 1942, and sponsored by Mrs. Charles W. Crosse, wife of RADM. Charles W. Crosse, USN. On 12 March, 1943, the USS CASCADE was commissioned with Captain S. B. Ogden, USN, as her first commanding officer. There were at that time 701 officers and men aboard. As a destroyer tender, the Cascade ' s role in the war was that of repairing, overhauling, and supplying combatant ships of the Navy. Although designed primarily to handle destroyer type vessels, the Cascade offered her services to more than 1033 ships, and of these, many were serviced as many as four times each. The most hazardous area in which she operated was in and around Okinawa during June of 1945. There, she made herself available to ships of that theatre, and fulfilled her motto of We Serve Who Need , by putting back into fighting shape many vessels so that they could again carry the fight to our enemy. On 28 March, 1946, she departed from the South Pacific, and made her way to the Atlantic, arriving at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on 4 May, 1946, to be decommissioned. She was reactivated in March of 1951, and then recommissioned the 5th of April, 1951. She reported to Commander Destroyer Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet in May for duty. Since then she has operated in or from the Newport, Rhode Island area, with cruises taking her to the Caribbean, North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Seas. On January, 1956, Captain Edward L. Robertson, USN relieved Captain Robert I. Olsen as commanding officer of the Cascade, and he at present is still Our Captain . The Cascade measures 492 feet from stem to stern, has a beam of 70 feet a speed of 16 knots. ?4 THe iaye ' pnotK CAPT. EDWARD L. ROBERTSON JR. This Cruise Book is something which I shall treasure always, because it will always bring back memories of a five-month period during which a group of six or seven hundred men, of whom I was one, shared a rich experience. This experience had many aspects. There was, for example, the thrill of seeing the Parthenon in the moonlight, Stromboli lighting up the sky just before dawn, the Coliseum in Rome, the grandeur of the French Alps, and the incomparable beauty of the French Riviera. There was also the experience of meet- ing the inhabitants of the four different countries we visited, of seeing how they work, eat, drink, play and live, and above all, of realizing finally that they are all human beings just like ourselves, with the same virtues and faults, hopes and fears. It was also reward- ing, but at the same time somewhat sobering, to realize how many of these people look to the United States as their chief hope toward allaying the fear of war which has traditionally hung over the Mediterranean area. But for me the most rewarding experience, the one which I shall remember the most vividly, comes from the feeling of a sense of achievement. When the CASCADE sailed from Newport on June 11, 1956, there were many in her crew who had never been to sea before, and all of us were apprehensive about the multitude, variety and strangeness of the tasks which lay before us. Well, they turned out to be multitudinous, strange and various, all right. We not only repaired destroyers faster than before, we also issued them pro- visions and spare parts at sea and in port, gave them dental and medical services, fueled them in port and at sea, hauled their liberty parties, did their laundry and dry cleaning, and cut their hair. We did the same on occasion for many other vessels of the Sixth Fleet In addition, we served as Flagship for Commander Service Force, Sixth Fleet and his staff of sixteen officers and fifty-five men. At the same time we co- ordinated Fleet Air Transportation and Fleet Mail and operated the Fleet Motor Pool, the Fleet Boat Pool, the Fleet Wine Mess and the Fleet Clubs. We even operated a grocery store for U.S. Navy dependents. While we were doing all this, we spent nearly half of our time at sea with the Fleet, where indeed we accomplished many of the tasks I have mentioned, and received our own provisions, spare parts, fuel and ammuntion from other ships of the Service Force. We did not always do these jobs perfectly, but we did them well enough to receive many expressions of thanks and gratitude from Admirals and seamen alike. There were never any breakdowns in the services we rendered, nor were there any accidents or casualties except cf the most minor nature. During the whole period of five months all hands exhibited the utmost willingness to produce services for other ships which of course is the primary reason for the existence of a tender. We worked hard and long, and above all we worked together. We were performing an important job, one which was necessary and indispensable to the Sixth Fleet. As a result I am proud to have been a member of this ship ' s company on so memorable a cruise, and I only hope that the text and the pictures published in this volume will serve to give you the some pleasant recollections that I shall always enjoy. QAJA, £fllsC CDR Paul W. Dodson, a native of Front Royal, Virginia, enlisted in the Novy on June 6, 1932. After recruit training come a tour of duty aboord U.S.S. PENSACOLA, during which he advanced to Signolman First Class. In March, 1941, came orders to the U.S.S. STINGRAY, home ported in Manila at the outbreak of World War II. The STINGRAY earned on enviable reputation and CDR Dodson completed four war patrols aboard her. Upon return to the United States in August, 1942, he was commissioned as o Warrant Boats- wain and Ensign, and served on the staff of Commander Aircraft South Pacific, participating in the capture and defense of Guadal- canal and New Georgia campaign. With promotion to Lieutenant in 1944 come his first command, the ATR-38, on which he was active in the Okinawa and Japanese occupation campaigns. After the war LT Dodson had command of the U.S.S. NAVAJO (ATA-21 1); U.S.S. MC CLELLAND (DE-750); U.S.S MINOS (ARC- 14), and a ' s o Lt. Commander wos assigned as Commander LST Div. 22 in 1952. Upon completion of his duties as Command Administrative Officer ot the Naval Proving Gr c-nds, Dohlgrehn, Virginia, CDR Dodson reported aboard the CASCADE os Executive Officer on Sept. 19, 1956. Our Exec currently resides with his wife, the former Frances E. Morgan of Jacksonville, Florida in Newport, R. I. CDR. PAUL W. DODSON Oma ( jC CjUlC In a brief ceremony aboard the U.S.S. CASCADE, on October 4, 1956, Commander Paul W. Dodson relieved Commander John F. Bauer, as the Execu- tive Officer. Commander Bauer, a graduate of Annapolis, class of 1938, first reported aboard the U.S.S. CASCADE on 1 August 1955. After having serve d as our Exec, for the major part of the cruise, he departed by Navy plane from the Nice Airport in France for the States. Com- mander Bauer is now the Executive Officer of the U.S.S. Pocano and is once again in the Med. Commander, the best of luck and smooth sailing. CDR. JOHN F. BAUER STAFF, COMSERVFORSIXTHFLEET f  iMii ' .? , ffJiii ■■ ■ H I V CAPTAIN A. J. MILLER CAPTAIN T. H. COPEMAN Capt. A. J. Miller USN, Commander Service Force Sixth Fleet, together with his staff, occupies a unique position in the Sixth Fleet. As his title implies, he has the responsibility for providing all services to our ships in the Mediterranean. This means, of course, that he and his staff must arrange for the delivery of such commodities as provisions, spare parts, fuel and ammunition, must see that the re- pairs and maintenance are adequate, and that personnel administration and transportation are provided for. He has many other tasks as well, such as operating the Fleet Motor Pool and Boot Pool, maintaining foreign currency for dollar exchange in whatever countries we moy visit, procurement of local fresh provisions, supervision of Shore Patrol, handling of legal problems, and arranging for controcts for locol services such as garbage collection, fresh water, lighterage, etc. He also has cognizance of Sixth Fleet postal, medicol and dental prob- lems. Since the mobility of the fleet requires that most of its business be conducted by radio, he must also have a large communication section. The magnitude of these tasks requires that Capt. Miller have a large staff, with adequate berthing space, facn ties to work with, and many offices and storerooms. These were provided by the CASCADE as his flagship, where his sixteen officer; and fifty-five men were berthed all during this cruise. In addition, nine offices, three thousond square feet of storage space, and stowoge on deck for six boats and twenty vehicles were provided, as well as about fifty CASCADE personnel loaned to his staff to operate the Fleet Motor Pool and to assist in operating the Fleet Boat Pool, Service Force communications, air transportation, and other activities. A feature of the Service Force operations in the Mediterranean is thot they are conducted without ony noval boses. This means that all replenishment had to be done underway, and that the planning for it hos to originate with procurement and shipment from the U.S. of everything the Sixth Fleet needed. This meant careful, painstaking work in preparation of plons, and then supervision of the final phase, delivery at sea. As flagship, the CASCADE normally flew the flag of Commander Service Force Sixth Fleet, who was personally in command of the replenishment group. During the four months we had Captain Miller ond his staff on board we had to work very closely with them, and our personal acquaintance with the individual members of the staff, together with our admiration for the manner in which they performed a difficult lob continually increased. When they finally transferred to the GRAND CANXON in Athens, we felt as if we had lost good friends and shipmates, which indeed they were. Good luck and good sailing to Captain Miller, and all hands in this fine organization! PREPARATION OH, BROTHER! OOPS! STROKE— STROKE In May and June of 1956 at Melville Fuel Docks, the CASCADE was going through a very hectic period; outfitting for a Mediterranean cruise. Heavily laden trailer trucks advanced on the ship and our working p arties strained to keep up with their charge. Fuel lines, to the ship, were strung along the pier, making a junior obstacle course for these mammoth vehicles and their cracker jack drivers, but no mishaps were recorded. This general area was the scene of much bustling activity and was an impressive sight. When a destroyer tender sets out on a 5 month overseas cruise, she must accomplish a mountainous task of outfitting and preparing and the brunt of this problem, in most cases, falls to the supply group. Every depart- ment is involved, however; but the terrific amount of supplies that have to be received and stowed is a gigantic operation. To acquire a full shipload of A to Z material takes many hours cf hard labor and planning, and the sailing date deadline approaches quite rapidly with this problem pressing for completion. Our sailing date was June 1 1. The Medical Department got their point across, and more than once. Of course shots are a necessary evil, and were for our benefit anyway, even though we were a little doubtful about the possibility of getting that many diseases. Along with the continual painting and maintenance of weather decks, the deck department also had the job of cargo handling and deck space planning for the 6th Fleet vehicles and boats to come. There were boats to be taken aboard, lashing down to be done, and other duties too numerous to mention. With Destroyer availabilities our of the way, the difficult job of revising and expanding office space was the responsibility of the repair gang Mr. Cherchi ' s crew took on this job and had a major portion completed before hitting the high-seas, finishing up the balance underway. The final week called for a last ditch effort and a longer working day to accomplish the feat of loading up. Lighting on the pier was supplemented by our own flood lighting and the work carried on until the wee hours. There were many tired men during these days but they did a marvelous job and the co-operation was remarkable. Dispatches came thick and fast, last minute odds and ends were being wrapped up, department heads got together, ,ne ball was rolling and didn ' t stop. With all this going on, the scuttlebutt started, which is the usual case. Rumor chains had us going anywhere from China to the moon, but as everyone knows the original schedule was maintained (with some excep- tion) and Monday morning June 11th, the U.S.S. CASCADE moved out of Newport harbor, complete and ready for her duty as 6th Fleet Destroyer Tender. TRIP OVER THAT ' S A SHOT IN THE ARM OO-AH-OO-AH-OO! SMOOTH It was a cold day in June when the CASCADE pulled away from Mike 12 . We had a DD and DE escort out of the harbor but none were to accompany us on our long journey. For the most part it was a calm voyage, aside from three rough days that gave many boots their first taste of seasickness and reminded many salts that they too were allergic to this psychological malady . The first day out was the beginning of the many hours of letter writing, card playing and reading to shorten the days. Movies weren ' t always better then ever , but you couldn ' t prove it by the attendance. There were still many hours of hard work aheGd before we were to welcome the Flag aboard. The deck force for instance was still fighting its Battle of the Rust and the shipfitters were preparing office space for SERVFORSIXTHFLT. Just to make sure we knew the purpose of this cruise we held drills and more drills. Highlights of the crossing of course were the Happy Hour and the Smoker . The Happy Hour was held just about half way across, after six days at sea. All hands that could, attended. The CASCADE band, consisting of HURLBURT, piano; DIAS, bass; COOPER, drums; SMITH, sax and MONTELEONE, guitar; opened the show with a few numbers in the Shearing Style. They were followed by the ship ' s quartette (a trio that night) JETT, CRINAGE and GERMAN — the second tenor was on watch. The Finale — our Hillbilly Three, (Dominque, guitar; Salard, fiddle, Eravi, guitar.) The smoker, held Thursday, 21 June, was the debut for the boxing team, soon to prove the Scourge of the Sixth Fleet . The deck had the largest representation with Vallot, Oakes, Grinnage and Whitaker. The other participants were Ludwick, DelGado, Velez Feliciano and Dunnaway, our able Golden Glover. All the events were well matched and well received. The next thing we knew — CANNES. SHAKE WELL AND MIX DUN IS ON THE WAY - l HERE WE ARE! ARRIVAL Saturday morning June 23rd was the end of our 12 day sea voyage. On the way over, one of our shipmates (Don Foit) had a serious fall to the bottom of the ship and was taken off at the Azores for further transfer to the states. Shortly before coming In to sight of Cannes Harbor, Captain Robertson announced that a dispatch was received stating that Don was out of danger and on the road to recovery. With this heartening news we rounded into sight of Cannes. It was a beautiful sunlit day, which played up the dazzling white beach and the Maritime Alps. The TIDEWATER, nestled in off to the side in a little cove, was waiting patiently for our arrival. After a wide sweep we slowly eased shoreward, and after what seemed a long time, finally sided in and tied up to her. Greeting signs adorned the side of both ships and in a very short time old friends found each other amidst all the excitement and hullabaloo, and exchanged warm greetings across ships. Many questions were fired back and forth until the brow was finally set in place and the transfer officially began. WE ' RE GETTING OUR SIGNS READY -s?-vO BfWS — TRANSFER With lines secured and brow across, Captain Miller made his first visit, to the USS CASCADE. The avenue was then open for the three day task of transferring supplies. A Riviera liberty was in the offing nevertheless, and with this incentive, the men tackled the job with gusto. The work went on, (and the men got their liberty), until Tuesday, 26 June, at which time the TIDEWATER departed for the U.S. and the USS CASCADE became the Sixth Fleet Service Force Flagship. CAPT. MILLER OFFICIALLY COMING ABOARD 1 1 r r r? no THE BEACH IN CANNES rtsoffT, A WALK ALONG THE CROIXETTE Our Med. cruise carried us to many historic and picturesque ports in four different countries. To us liberty was the most important part of the cruise and we took advantage of it as much as possible. Tours were in abundance. In France there was Paris, the Riviera, the Alps; in Italy, Pisa, Rome and Naples; and in Greece, Athens with its famous ancient historical sites. It would appear, judging from the liberty party, that the uniform of the day included camera. We endeavored to capture these visits picture-wise and share our treasured souvenirs with our families. With this thought in mind we invite you to revisit the following ports of call with us: THE LO N N N G M BOAT RIDE OVER YACHTS THE WORLD OVER LA FEMME FATALE THE M BOAT RIDE BACK EGHffiN I W. ' flWh . ' . ' i u.inM ii j i i ii ) i i, Jl iiii iii 55 5 ROAD TO PISA LEGHORN HARBOR This city situated in the Northern part of Italy, was well liked by the majority of the crew. It afforded the men a chance to utilize a touch of the American Way, by making a visit to Camp Darby, an American Army overseas post. There were latest newspapers and periodicals, home style chow, American brand beer, art elaborate PX, plus athletic field, bowling alley and other advantages — oh yes, English was spoken. Many men utilized these advantages and also visited the EM club services, that were warmly offered by our inter-service organization. The above was a tremendous advantage and along with the facilities of Leghorn itself tended to classify this as a good port. There were many beaches, a lively night life, visits to Pisa, wine cellars with atmosphere, an amusement park, and the inevitable horse and buggy taxis. To sum it up Leghorn was one of our well liked ports, and during our stay in Leghorn, the Suez Canal Situation developed and the tragic sinking of the Andra Doria was announced. Outside of this unfortunate turn of events the crew left Leghorn with a warm affection for this city. WAR RUINS 4770 I, - THE CANAL ADMIRAL ' S BARGE— ITALIAN STYLE INE + ■ One of the most famous works of architecture in the world is the Leaning Tower of Pisa . Its original purpose was to house the Cathedral bells, an architec- tural practice typical of that period, which kept them separate from the Cathedral. We found it exactly as we had visioned it. The Cathedral was most impressive with its many paintings depicting the saints and telling the life of Christ from the Annunciation to the Ascension. The most fascinating attraction was not the tower, nor the Cathedral but the Baptistry. Again apart from the Cathedral and not at all in keeping with our concept of a baptistry. Completely round with the double dome, it was built with two distinct styles, Romanic in the first floor and Gallery and Gothic in the three upper stories. This double dome creates perfect acoustics with- in. Our guide chanted a four note chord, and the music resounded from the dome as if sung by a choir of fifty. All three are products of the medieval times that still hold the attention of the modern tourist and incite him to marvel. TOWER BELLS k xs THE BAPTISTRY OPERATIONS I CKPT ' N MACS JIFFY SERVICE c GAS STATION ' AIR MAIL REFUELING AT SEA m .u MOUNT 43 AT GQ ADVENTURE - CLAMOUR - EDUCATION, these were all available to us through the various Ports of Call that we visited, while attached to the operating forces of the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. In addition to the multitude of interests in the old world ports there was another primary mission which consumed a great portion of our time. Endless hours, patience, and an abundance of hard work that was necessary in order to fullfill our portion of the mammoth cycle which makes the U.S. Sixth Fleet the splendid operating force that it is. The CASCADE was involved in constant replenishment, rearming and numerous other drills and exercises which helped to spell the Sixth Fleet ' s success in the Mediter- ranean. The rewards for the constant pressure and hard work was justly forthcoming as we visited each new port and found in them what ever we may have been looking for, in addition to great, new experiences. NEIGHBORHOOD GROCER YACHTING PARADE ON MEMORIAL DAY ' CANNES ENCORE Our second visit to Cannes was our third port of call By this time we were able to understand a few words of the native language and anxiously looked forward to our return Cannes was lively when we left it a month earlier, but nothing like when we came back at the height of the tourist season! To the Frenchmen August 15th is both holiday and holyday — (Memorial Day and the Feast of the Assumption combined). It ' s at this time of year that everyone who is able to take his vacation does so. To us it appeared that not only was everyone in France on vacation but that they all came to Cannes. The streets were as crowded as Times Square on New Year ' s Eve — The beaches worse than Coney Island on the 4th! — Excitement was at its peak! Liberty was never so diversified. Aside from the beaches and night clubs, a Cannes busi- ness group, equivalent to our Chamber of Commerce, sponsored concerts in the park, a flower show, an art exhibit, the International Automobile Show and many water sports, the most outstanding, were the jousting tourna- ment and sailboat races. But alas our ten days flew past and once again we found ourselves leaving Cannes, but we didn ' t mind it too badly for we knew we ' d return for a final time THE TOURIST SEASON NOTE THE BREAKERS AVm. The expression Hey, Joe, cigarette? that typified the aggressive hounding of some ports visited, was encountered in full, in Palermo. It was rather difficult to overcome this calmly, but the men learned through experience how to tactfully avoid the groups of hounding youngsters and continue on their way to liberty. Sports were the mainstay as far as activities were concerned and the tours were confined to local points of interest. The nearby resort area of Mondello was where the men went swimming for relief from the burning heat of a Sicilian mid-summer. The many churches with beautiful statues, and the Capuchin Monastery with the underground burial Catacombes were the main tour points of interest. Some public buildings and the Four Corners were evidence of past grandeur for its history dates back to 8 B. C. In addition Palermo still shows the scars of World War II. HARBOR WITH MT PELLIGRINO a r aha4ito - % 1 — GOVERNOR ' S PALACE THE FOUNTAIN Toronto, in the heart of the Italian grape and wine industry, was our last Italian port. From the sea it was very picture- sque with its quaint draw bridge and ancient fort guarding the entrance to the Mar Piccoli. ONE OF MANY TRAFFIC CIRCLES MID-AFTERNOON STREET SCENE DRAWBRIDGE The Italian Navy went all out to entertain us during our stay. We were more than welcome at their clubs, given full use of their athletic fields, and if that wasn ' t enough, they sponsored a tour to Bari. First prize for Pizza goes to Taranto, the best, we found in Italy. JZVLJ Vli J ,F TKI15 fS GREEK TO YOU ATHENS HERE IT IS IN ENGLISH - OLYMPIC STADIUM We were more than anxious to arrive in Athens. Our main reason, in spite of the cultural and ancient ruins of the city, was that we would transfer the Flag and be officially relieved by the Grand Canyon. But when liberty call came we took advantage of it, although not too often. Most of us were satisfied with one or two liber- ties. Everything was very expensive and all the musts to be seen could be covered in that length of time. Everywhere one looked in Athens he saw points of interest. The Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, and the Olympic Stadium, to mention a few, reminded us of the glories of early Greece. Upon seeing these ruins we couldn ' t help but recall some of her early philosophers and scholars. For instance Homer, who wrote the Iliad describing the fall of Troy. During the first century B.C. there were brilliant scholars and scientists, Pythagoras who developed the theory that the world is round, and Democritus who first studied the science of atoms. But in one sense we are sure that history errored. For it is our contention that Socrates did not die from drinking hemlock, but was slipped a double shot of OUZO. The U.S.O. and the Air Force N.C.O. club were life savers for the liberty hound. In both cases homegrown music was provided by our band. The U.S.O. had many hostesses, most of whom spoke fairly good English. The N.C.O. club went all out to make our stay enjoyable and held open house for the Navy. Our meals cost next to nothing and again, like Leghorn, American Beer. ROYAL HELLENIC GUARD CONSTITUTION SQUARE EMERGENCIES AT SEA To sum up the at sea duty cate- gory, we would like to present this section which is politely termed Emer- gencies at Sea. In the process of the high line, refueling, and other jobs that ships underway perform, a certain amount of risk is involved. As pictured on this page, an incident took place that eventually turned out alright. Gwinn McDONALD, MRFN, as is shown, was busy with his work of helping to return empty cargo nets to the ship running along with us, when he got too close to the hook, was caught, and whisked out between ships. His life jacket strap was the cause of his un- wanted ride, and after a few hectic minutes he was hauled back aboard unharmed but quite disturbed over his free ride. HOPE I DON ' T LOOSE MY HAT! TOO LATE, THERE IT GOES! n EASY ON THE MATERIAL FELLAS! tf-J sfsjj ALL RIGHT SAILOR ! QUIT GOOF IN ' OFf! V . For the most port our replenishing, refueling, re-arming and passenger transferals, were planned operational drills This was part of our 6th Fleet duty and taken care of in the routine of between port trips During our stay in Leghorn the Suez Canal trouble originated, which was due to change our port schedule for one thing. It eventually affected our replenishment schedule also, but this-last-fact didn ' t cause as much concern as losing out on the two Spanish ports did. The emergency replenishment did involve a very heavy work day of high-lining supplies to four cans that were rushed over from the states. It was a hectic day as the four smaller ships took their turn alongside, to receive supplies. Just before sun- set the last of the sleek greyhounds turned away to join the other three leaving a bubbling wake on their way to the Suez area. This terrific emer- gency job was worthy of a complimentary message from the 6th Fleet Service Force Commander, Captain Miller, who had witnessed it all from the bridge. R-E-N-D-Z-V-O-U-S 1830 TONYS BAR WiT Ht EMERGENCY AT SEA WE ' LL HAVE YOU IN SICK BAY IN A MINUTE CAREFUL WITH THIS ONE LOST A COUPLE JUST A DRILL DOWN THE HATCH NEW SHELLS FOR OLD— MOVIES TOO! yna We had all given up hope of seeing Spain in our cruise, but thanks to the Skipper , arrangements were made for the SHENNANDOAH to relieve us there. We spent two short, but enjoyable days in Spain and not too late for the bull fight season. The Spanish people were perhaps the most friendly we had met in Europe. Expenses were next to nothing and to top it off the busses and trolleys were free! — Couldn ' t have felt more at home had we been given the town. Lunch- eonettes here featured hamburgers, B.L.T. ' s , milk shakes and banana splits — shades of home! Nightlife was typical of a big city except for prices, . . . (everything was reasonable) Entertainment ranged from the traditional Spanish to the typical American, including dance bands. The towns people seemed to have some sort of holiday spirit that proved contagious, for we too picked it up. To sum it up our only complaint about Barcelona was that we didn ' t have enough of it. COLUMBUS ' SANTA MARIA COLUMBUS ' MONUMENT WHAT? NO CHEERLEADERS? From the first roll of the drums and the sound of the trumpets, until the death of the bull, the spectacle of a bullfight is most excit- ing. The parade that proceeds gives the ap- pearance of a circus but once the bull enters the ring it is drama. After the Toreado, the Picadores, and the Banderellas have taken some of the spirit out of the bull, the Matador receives permission from the president of the arena to kill the bull. He then dedicates the kill to one of the audience. The perfect kill is his goal, that is sinking the sword to the hilt between the shoulder blades. NEXT BATTER 3 ft i I • r. a 1 ! ' i .-■ .)•■■ -Jfj t -v1fc: : ! q [r If: i - -rl— .  ■•-- ' ( SAGRIDA FAMILIA CATHEDRAL s EVERYONE LIKES TO FEED PIGEONS o Ffttf MISSION ACCOMPLISHED JOB WELL DONE . . . We pause now to say avoir to our European cousins. . . . It ' s been a wonderful summer. Thanks very much for your hospitality . . . Let ' s hope we ' ll return some day under similar circumstances. -23 AVTefo tkRL0 ' fours THonte THE CASINO A five month cruise is a complex period in the life of a ship. There is fun, work, sadness, doubt, hope, and many more feelings, but the one associated with this section could be classified under world knowledge. The men that made the tours certainly stored up a life time of memories and for the majority it was an opportunity that was to be afforded only once. Paris, a world in itself, the Riviera, magnificent Rome, the ruins of Acropolis and Pompeii, Pisa, and other famous places, kept the tours an item of high interest, throughout the cruise. With the standard camera slung over a shoulder our men completed these tours, returning with additions for their photo albums plus the contented feeling of having accomplished something a little above average. The first in the series of tours was the Monaco-Monte Carlo visit. This was a daily tour, and many busses had to be used to accommodate the large number of travellers. The casino of Monte Carlo, the precipitous ride around Ville France, Monaco (that a Kelley girl made famous) and the breathless over-all view of the Riviera was a day well spent and a fine introduction to the tour series. MONACO PRINCE ' S PALACE ALTAR IN THE PALACE CHAPEL THE HARBOR Paris .... gay Paree with its Eiffel tower and its Folies Bergere ... . two musts for the sailor turned tourist. The tower, an engineer- ing marvel of the 19th Century. The Folies a marvel of any century, patronized by an older audience equivalent to our legitimate theatre crowd. Cole Porter ' s I Love Paris is still number one on their hit parade. Traffic was ridiculous and their taxis! .... Cast iron cabs that looked like minature tanks! They didn ' t drive, they aimed! There must have been a prize for American sailors. . . . Thank heavens there were no winners. Their sub- ways were well organized couldn ' t possibly get lost . . . But we fooled them! No interrup- tions during the evening meal. Even the T.V. goes off for supper. As for Pigalle, well .... O.K.! PALAIS CHAILLOT LORENCE THE CATHEDRAL (SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE) NEPTUNE FLORENTINE SURREY — SANS FRINGE ON TOP PAUSE FOR A PRAYER Florence was not what could be consi- dered a typical liberty port. It ' s main attrac- tions were cultural, particularly its art trea- sures in which respect it was equal to Rome. Florentine art goes back to the 12th century and continues in prominence through the Renaissance period (16th Cent.) Even the architecture is distinctly its own differing from the production of neighboring artistic centers, such as Lucca and Pisa. It is in Florence that a good many of the works of Michelangelo are kept in the Medici Chapel. The Uffigi gallery houses many of the works of Dante and DeVinci. In all, there is a total of ten museums of art in Florence. The cathedrals and churches also contain many of the works of the masters. Because of its cultural value Florence was declared an open city during WWII, pre- serving all its cultural beauty. One of the main striking works of art in the Piazza Delia Sigroria, is the Pizza Forentain by Ammannati. In its midst is the gigantic figure of Neptune now popularly referred to as Whitey , on account of its proportions and the color of the marble. The Florence tour was in itself a world of cultural knowledge. VIEW OF FLORENCE FROM PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO • • r, i i i i i sfi ' iw ov THE COLISEUM OF THE CAESARS Rome, the Eternal City, had the most historic and religious significance of any city visited. The ruins of the Forum and Coliseum brought to mind that here was the greatest civilization of the world; the home of the Caesars who for Cen- turies as dictators and by force ruled the world. The Coliseum also reminded us, together with the Catacombs, that here Christianity first struggled and finally flou- rished. As the years passed, the political Rome that tried to crush Christianity now THE STADIUM OF THE HUNDRED THOUSAND i 4 i ii w , - ' - Y jk Ci i ■O® i «© I so r i v VITTORIO EMANUELE II MEMORIAL ST. PAUL embraced it and as Christianity grew in importance, so did Rome. Centuries later, as the center of the Renaissance period Rome again led the world, but this time by a peace- ful means. It appeared that everywhere we went, the works of Michelangelo and DeVinci were before us. To attest to the influence Rome holds as an attraction, today it was here we encountered the greatest number of tourists. As is true with any religion or nationality, art has always played a very important role in the design and decoration of churches and municipal buildings. This is true more of the Italian. Religious themes have been the subject for most of the works of the masters. As a result, the churches are intrinsically museums. And to- gether with the municipal buildings and many fountains, monuments of her past and an inspiration to her future. When we left Rome, we knew we had had an experience we would not soon forget, for we more fully appreciated Art, Culture and tradition. Rome, you have taught us all much. I .J - 1 MARBLE STADIUM THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN POMPEII There was quite a contrast in these two visits — namely, one was life at present, and the other a show of life long passed. The ruins of the city of Pompeii were very intrigu- ing. With a little imagination one could almost picture life as it was many years ago, through visual contact with the remains of this once proud city, while wandering through the streets and piecing together the stories of the guide. Life of the Pompeiians could be almost re-lived, in a sense, with the contact and history at hand. This once glorious city, now reduced to Lava Burned ruins was a stirring visit and one to be seriously remem- bered. Capri on the other hand was a present memento of life, and was a more light-hearted and joyful part of the double treat. The fine restaurants, festival atmosphere, and easy in- ternational night life were sufficient to perk up the dullest of spirits. THE LT. MAHONEY STORY ' CAMERA BUGS WAIT A MINUTE } STROLLING THROUGH THE PARK SKI LIFT? CAPRI m THE GROTTO I J ALPS TOUR IT ' S ALL ONE ROAD THE VILLAGE An excellent opportunity to really get oway from it all was afforded the men in the form of a fishing tour to the Alps. The question of how many fish got away arises, naturally, but in this case an easier problem to ascertain is how many didn ' t — which was one! The tour was a marvelous breather for the outdoor enthusiasts. The refreshing mountain air, wholesome food, and stimulating atmosphere was a boon to the salts who under took this journey. The absence of fish in the lake was negligible and the excuse for making the trip was a legiti- mate one. The cool green and relaxation of the mountain lake was well worth the time and Drice. FISHING TOUR VIEW OF RAILING COLD! ISN ' T IT? SO WHO CAME TO FISH? THE BROOK STEEP! WHAT? A FRENCH MEAL AND I CAUGHT HIM TOO! A VISIT TO THE « ! VIEW OF THE ACROPOLIS FROM THESEUM TEMPLE ' f . 1 1 , 1:1 1 1 1 1 II i ! I  J Ml I 1 i, i H M I 11 In f f - n Is- - 1 r kzJJ . ' ■ ' ! II • WHAT A SOUVENIR ! ! ENTRANCE WAY TO THE ACROPOLIS 1 1 m I ' j — - ' ., ,or ' kL an ec mm ■ • , ♦ Jtdooi ' .M-vtJJiHi |e salts trip rice. ACROPOLIS OF ATHENS To the citizens of early Athens, the Acropolis was the center of both religious activities end public entertainment. A relic of the pre-Christian era, and a monument to Greek Civilization, it still sings of their archi- tectural genius. Some of its buildings date back to the second millinnium B.C. All through the Acropolis one sees the many shrines and statues, each dedicated to a different god. The Odium (music hall) built about 150 B.C., was used chiefly for concerts. Its capacity is approximately 5,000. Concerts are still pe- formed here during the summer season. The most renowned building is the Part- hanon dedicated to the goddess Athena, for whom the city was named. It is considered to be a symbol of the best of the Creek think- ers — a perfect balance between matter and spirit; beauty that does not come into conflict with order; order that sets no limits to beauty. ADMIRING THE PORCH OF THE CARYATIDS THE PARTHENON  — - «— _ — , o. f m r . So ends the tour section, o poignant part of our cruise and one of educational and recollective qualities. We hope our recap has brought you through this pleasant part of the cruise in an informative and pleasing manner. MAIL CALL! DeaR JgU WHERE IN SYBERIA? FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE MAIL RUN The one word that brought the biggest response during the cruise was mail call . When the word was passed for all Divisional Mail Petty Officers to lay to the post office to pick up divisional mail an atmosphere of expectant tenseness pervaded the ship This mail call was a major factor in the overseas contact with loved ones back home and there- fore an important part of the weekly routine. Outgoing and incoming mail was a big problem but was efficiently handled by a well planned navy system of routing. Our own mailmen were on hand at airports of all descriptions to insure the proper handling of this important cargo. The long distances, changes in schedule, dusty airports, long boat rides endless wait- ing, checking and hardwork; these factors were all part of the job in making the passing of the word for mail a successful reality, which was important at the time. SENATOR LODGE AND THE MAIL PLANE NO MAIL AGAIN P.B.? I DEAR BILL Sports Recreation HOLIDAY ROUTINE The first Softball game of the cruise took place on an abandoned steeplechase track, near Cannes, France. The ship ' s Softball team played many games in each successive port thereafter, and they compiled a good record against Destroyers, Carriers, and other Auxiliary ships. Captain Robertson allowed the sports program full priority in conjunction with the work load, which enabled the men sports activity to it ' s possible fullest. The boxing team made a name in the mitt-slinging-department by defeating the U.S.S. RANDOLPH in a match at Palermo and winning DESLANT events at Taranto, Italy. The pistol team in it ' s first effort defeated an Italian Naval Team, also at Taranto. The basketball team won 10 and lost 5 to maintain it ' s good average throughout the Med. The bowling team defeated a top U.S. Army team in a three game series at Leghorn (Camp Darby). PITY THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT • ■ 1 •. m s TWO BEER MARSAN AND BUDDIES To sum up the record, our CASCADERS did a wonderful job of representation in the Sixth Fleet. In Sardinia, and Leghorn, the time and place for beer parties were practical, so they were held. At Leghorn a private beach (Bagno Rosa) was utilized and for a week, each dfvisio ' n took its turn at these affairs, which were highly successful (Birra Peroni and all). The Axiom all work and no play etc. was the rule, and thanks to magnificent backing, our cruise was rich in its possibilities for a chance to get out and take part in one recreation or another. The difference between a duj| KBj period and a lively one was balanced in the later ' s favor by this concered and well filled program of sports and recreation. ■-%$ $%$ , - ' V- jr t fl p jfoii DIG THAT TENT RULES? WHAT RULES? EDITORS NOTE: The best pictures of the Leghorn beach parties will never be seen . ' fiorry to say, .... the boys were living it up so much, they forgot to take them. STRIKE . . . ? UNNHHH !! AH NO ! ! r For a week, in Taranto, Italy, the ship was stirred up by a divisional Softball tournament. The flashy youngsters and unlimbering old timers, turned out in a do or die effort to put their team on top. When possible, as many as six games were played in a day, but with the week ' s end the two remaining teams in this elimination contest were Supply and R-l Division. The final game, which was a thriller, was won by R-l Division. The Captain presented the team with individual awards the following week at sea. This tournament came at an opportune time and afforded many men a chance to get on the beach and shake loose, plus the fact that it kept the crew buzzing for weeks in cracker barrel sessions. PERSONNEL INSPECTION WE LOOK PRETTY GOOD , m M ' 1 ■ 4fc -4 . w COMMODORE MILLER INSPECTING Divisions DECK DEPARTMENT The first impression a person gets of a ship is her appearance This responsibility of keeping her shipshape lies with the deck department — the actual seamen of the navy. These are the men that scrub, swab, chip, scrape and paint the decks, keep up the appearance of the sides, bulkheads and overheads. They handle the lines when tying up in port; man the cranes, booms, and all the boats. At sea they ore the helmsmen , the lookouts , and the lifeboat crews and need we mention the bulwark of the highline and refuel- ing details. Here each man is an intricate part of a large machine. As a result he must operate as a team, . . . for a slip could mean disaster. Theirs is not a glorious job, but certainly an important one. The highest prais e that can be attributed a ship is to say: She ' s a clean ship , a statement which we of the CASCADE are proud to make. FIRST DIVISION CW03 J. F. KAUFFMAN First Lt. Bock Row: Whitaker, Grant, Jett, Abney B. A., Oakes, Monson Bock Row: Boone, Goyauski, Molone Merline, Cox, Spinney, Jocob, Brightman, Rosolanko, Picaot, Wilson, Koester, Fox Second Row: Vallott, Ward, Dunnigan, Savage, Goldberg, Adorns Front Row: Harriman, Ginn, Lepine, Abney, M. Thompson, Roven, Baker, Polski. WHO MADE UP THIS LINE? BUT I ' M A PULLING SECOND Back Row: Tyson, Hines, Wilson, Woodson, Schuyler Third Row: Frmhonio, Lee, Cooper, Godlewski, Sandquist Second Row: Harris, Washington, Grinoge, Peretti, DcGroff, Gucltzow Front Row: Hi His, Beck, Finkleman, Staton, Smith. NOW THIS IS A RIFLE CW02 H W. DUGAN Ship Gunner DIVISION ,, | j - fin Bock Row: Hodge, Ford, Giuliani, Antz, Kendall, Gibson, Ecker Second Row: Brown, Finnegan, Chamberlain, Feyler, DeCosto, Stegg, Perry Front Row: Richord, Capps, Taylor, Dubois, Davis, Masar. OPERATIONS This department is composed of two divisions, Operations and Navigation. Operations is the team of men standing watch in CIC (Combat Informa- tion Center). During times of action, they com- pile pertinent information on movement of ships, friendly and enemy, plot all aircraft, and relay this information to gun mounts if need be, and also con- trol the ships movement during anti-submarine warfare, be it peacetime drill or wartime strategy. The men of this division also send and receive all of the radio traffic going to and from the ship. This is the radiomans job and the importance of their dah-dits are well known. Another small group of this division is the Post Office group which handles all of the U.S. mail and gives postal service to the command and men aboard. Best known are there sugar reports , eagerly awaited by all hands. LT.(jg) T. R. BRUNDAGE Operations Off. i Jl vlUFM Back Row: Ulinski, McCobe, Goodstoll, Hamlin, Lodd. Third Row: Brusco, Coffaro, Bowers, Angerilli, Voyles, Weedo Second Row: Poole, Guillot, Wilmoth, Schoenfeld, Lodsden, Mumbauer First Row: Meili, DeWeerth, Block NAVIGATION Navigation is the other division of the Operations Department and their responsibility is signalling by any of many methods — flash- ing light, (visible day and night) and sema- phore, or flag waving visible for shorter distances. Their work gets into high gear when op erating with a large convoy or task force, and lights seem to be blinking from all 360 degrees around the ship. Their other job is navigation, and — their knowledge of stars, contour of the ocean floor, and weather is all important to putting the ship in at the right port after being tossed about across thousands of miles of open seas. LT(jg) P. B BUSH II Communications Off. ' i ' First Row:: Denton, Wilson, RounKee, Klovenski, Lodd Back Row: Baldwin, Peno, Peterson, Myers DeBruin, Murphy. LT. R. PEVEAR Navigotor HMMM. . ! MINNEAPOLIS ! . . .MINNEAPOLIS ? ? YANKEE OSCAR STEADY ON COURSE 270 R E P A I R D E P A R T M E N T CDR H. FRYE Repoir Off. Shortly after our return to the States it was disclosed that the CASCADE led all other tenders in the evaluation of services rendered des- troyers. With an able, hard working crew to back it up, the Repair Depart- ment, under the direction of Commander Frye, was probably most responsible for this accomplishment. Commander Frye ' s loyal team of warrant officers and skilled articifers was a one-two punch of the snowballing work load of the Sixth Fleet. The plain fact that the cans themselves made the evaluation of the quality and spirit of the work put out, lends credence to the real story in the ability of this department. Many extra hours and unselfish added exertion were sincerely extended during our overseas stay to gain this unsolicited evaluation honor from our greyhound patients. It was our well-liked Commander Frye, and his assistant Mr. Bullock, who maneuvered the intricate handling of the work load for this important facet of tender obligations. Commander Hank Frye was also Sixth Fleet Repair Officer, handling both our own repair functions as well as fleet problems. In his affable and sure fire way Commander Frye continued his reputation through- out the Sixth Fleet as a man that gets the job done . And the record proves it to be true. Upon completion of the cruise a ceremony and inspection was held for our beloved department head in conjunction with his departure for Boston and eventual retirement. Commander Frye reluctantly departed together with his record of 30 years of devoted service, a Navy Cross, rank of Commander and the respect of officers and enlisted men alike, to a new field in civilian life, where we feel sure he will find new friends. NEW DITTY BAG ? ? COMSHAW GUESS THAT PIPE IS HOT PLASTIC SURGERY Front Row: Witt, Richardson, Young, DeLgado, Broomell, Valentin, Woll, Simmers, Heppel Second Row: Browne, Poirier, Engle, Swonson, Perry, Frechette, MocKifce, Taylor Third Row: Jordon, Batts, Earles, Adamson, Zietler, Oliver, Punyko, Stevens, Babcock, Love, Wexler, Wallis, Bergquist Back Row: Johnson, French, Muse, Grenier, Salord, Brown, Olson. It can ' t be done is quite an obscure statement to the boys of Mr. Cherchi ' s division. Underway, in port, opera- ting, or just anchored out, the welding torches ot this division flash out their message of repair. During the cruise, and even on the way over, R-l took a healthy whack at the over- whelming job requests and successfully leveled them down to completion. Replacing a destroyer bow was a hot job, plus other hull repairs. Metalsmiths, Pipefitters, Welders, Car- penters, Patternmakers, Damage Controlmen, and Repair Bo ' sns Mates, all teamed up to bulwark the heavy work load of welding new hatches, replacing valves and pipes, making canvas covers, repairing damaged wood items, revising metal fixtures and compartments and many other important jobs of vital necessity to destroyer operations. As an added after- thought this division found time to cop the divisional Softball title and furnish the boxing team with four good mitt slingers. R-l was sorely tried in its work responsibilities, but with diligence and hard work managed to dispel its obligations in the traditional Navy spirit. CW03 R. A CHERCHI Hull Repoir Off. R-l DIVISION Front Row: Griffin, Endres, Porks, Tuck, Pugliono, Jandreau, Jenkins, Kompinski, Randall Second Row: Emert, Acree, Kruger, Rosenberg, Maxim, Rose Third Row: Symes, Kodya, Fain, Roberto, Wilson, Towsend, Buehler, Schueller, Sewer, Long, Hygemo, Mogwood, Duncan, Gooding, Bradley, Price, Beck v Back Row: Stephenson, Manchor, Hestor, Loshon, Schmid, Bindel, Atteberry. .4 v Back Row: Davis, Hurlburt, Mers, Whitaker, Resovsky, Darcy Second Row: MacDonald, Little, Read, McDaniel, Chandler, Maze, Roberts, Olmstead Third Row: Duquette, Thomas, Walters, Colonna, Visconti Front Row: Coryell, Oullette, Esau, Horney. Bock Row: Wills, Bonman, Kennovin, Good, Bredestage Second Row: Zerbe, Zok, Bozeman, Hoyden, Hunt, Speer, Foote Third Row: Cox, Rooney, Gorsau, Kendall, Torperzer, Franks Front Row: Duffin, Haliburton, Maquire, Eveland. In this division you can get a picture portrait, a new key, a bronze casting, an engine repaired, a boiler overhauled or a machined fitting. Yes, everything from photos to heavy machine work lie within the capabilities of Mr Grundy ' s boys. The Machine Shop can be safely termed the most important center of this division with its lathe section, light machine shop, valve and pump team, and milling gang. The foundry handled its share of bearing work in molding and pouring. The Palermo heat had the molders sweating it out on pouring days . . that ' s for sure. The boiler and engine repair shops came up with their share of the dirty work and between the two, plenty of blisters and grime were in order with their job. The important Machine Shop personnel turned out their precision work in all its various forms, and the boys in the Photo Lab snapped the memorable images of importance for the official record. Mr. O. J. Moore was the original division officer until our second visit to Cannes, when Mr. Grundy came aboard as his relief. With the administrative assistance of Chief Gourseau, Mr. Grundy kept the important func- tions of this backbone division in high gear. The job orders were completed in the same efficient manner throughout the remainder of the trip. CVV02 J. W. GRUNDY Mach. Repair Off. R-2 DIVISION Back Row: Mefzler, Hausman, Steinmetz, Fite, Ailing Second Row: Cooley, Marsan, Olson, Waide, Peterson, Mohommed, Word Third Row: Voros, Thompson, Dozier, Magness, Murante, Schueller Front Row: Velez-Feliciano, Holl, Cross, Bradley, Kelly. MAKING LEAD SOLDIERS WHERE ' S THAT BOLT ' !3f WHOOPS! CAREFUL NOW! WATCH IT ACK ! ! SO THAT ' S HOW IT WORKS ! I ! I : X AND WHEN YOU TURN THIS SWITCH R-3 DIVISION The sparking outfit of the cruise was the R-3 division The many motor repairs, electrical trouble-shooting and other technical problems in electricity, were handled by Mr. Henriksen ' s divi- sion. These followers of Edison had very many job orders to complete on the cruise Communications and Radar equipment for both the Cascade and COMSERVFORSIXTHFLT were kept in top notch operating condition as a part of the many daily tasks. These are the men who inaugurated the unique service of providing ship-to- shore phone communications for the crew, enabling them to call home on our return trip while 2,000 miles out. CW03 H. P. HENRICKSEN Electric Repair Off. R-3 DIVISION ■.. ' • ' M ? tJi 7 • ' v t ; Bock Row: Hove, Ackermon, Patterson, Smetana, Guillory, Heslar Second Row: Hull, Riopelle, Petrzola, Fligg, Martin, Patton Third Row: Brown, Prue, Kimmerly, Purvis, Pickard Front Row: Grant, Whitney, Oberle, Geztrjian, Sansone. CW03 C. W. GILMAN Electronics Repair Off. LT.(jg) W. A. BULLOCK Asst. Repair Off. The repair departments depicted so far with their divisional comple- ments, and also the men at work, are ably co-ordinated and supervised by Lt.tjg.) W. A. Bullock, who, as assistant Repair Officer, helps maintain the work schedules and efficiency of the repair department personnel which in turn contributes to our high efficiency as a working tender. Bock Row: Mucignat, Miller, Lovenberg, Perkins, Cook , Hogburg Second Row: O ' Malley, Simmons, Gruebel, Gregory, Smitley, Higgins, Boland, Howell, Ponsock Third Row: Vondcvender, Wislcr, Turnbull, Brown, Strickland Front Row: Carlson, Wolf, Carr, Wetherhold, Wurth. The torpedomen under the supervision of Chief Under- water Technician P. W. Dennis, answered all requests for torpedoes and torpedo overhauls. The divers kept the situa- tion well in hand relative to underwater work. The remainder of the versatile R-4 Division rendered other varied services which the Sixth Fleet destroyers needed. Calculators, typewriters, and watches were repaired and over- hauled by the Instrumentmen. The opticalmen, with many binoculars and navigational instruments to restore to satis- factory operating condition, were seldom idle. Ordnance men and Fire Control Technicians frequently teamed up to restore the various destroyer gun batteries to top notch operating condition. The Print Shop gang, keeping the busy presses rolling, accomplished all printing as requested by the destroyers tended, and fulfilled the printing requirements of the Service Force Sixth Fleet command as well. This vital division was a key factor in the fine services rendered by the CASCADE and was under the direction of Chief Ordnance Control Technician H. D. Christensen, R-4 Division Officer. R-4 DIVISION CW03 H. D. CHRISTENSEN Ordonance Rep. Off. Back Row: Clarke, Nicklo, Andrews, Van Bergen, Wise Second Row: Carter, Cooke, Tremblay, Champaigne, Schopmire, Scherer Third Row: Wade, Andrews, Beyer, Lacey, Spates Front Row: Snook, Thompson, Losito, Harris. SUPPLY DEPARTMENT It was the responsibility of Supply to provide the various departments and other ships with the material required in accomplishment of their functions. Subsist- ing and paying personnel, maintaining prescribed records and rendering pertinent reports and returns were other momentous tasks. In addition to the above, port service bills, support of the Service Force Sixth Fleet with every- thing from a floating commissary to a package store, was an extra burden which was handled by Supply Department. Lieutenant Commander Comstock was in charge of this large group until shortly before departure for the States, when he became ill and was transferred to a hospital. The personnel of the Supply Department wish to extend a Well Done and hearty thanks to the men of other departments that assisted in the handling of the several hundred tons of material received during the cruise. LCDR COMSTOCK SC. Supply Off. IS THAT ALL I GET? ' WE ' RE SHORT 50 SI DIVISION WOI L. T. MITCHELL Asst. Supply Off. ENS. D. R. TRABUCCO SC. Disbursing Off. Bock Row: Erby, Goeke, See, Sack, Dietz Second Row: Tebon, Corpenter, Knowles, Eck, Bortleson, LoPlonte, Brownlee, Snyder Third Row: Bridges, Buchman, Slater, Doyle, Hutchinson, Sontore Front Row: Hetten, Olsen, Kettts, Thibodeou, Halperin. CW02 H. L. OWENS Ships Store Off. S-2 DIVISION Laundry, dry cleaning, shoe repair, tailoring, small stores and ship ' s store make up the phases of the work handled by the Ship ' s Servicemen. These are services which many of us tend to over- look or take for granted, but certainly could not do without. During the summer months, when tne uniform of the day is whites, the laundry ' s work schedule is more than doubled. To top it off the Cans along- side were using our facilities. A clean uniform per man, per day, is quite a job. Foreign goods was in demand during our cruise. The ship ' s store both carried many of the items and invited many of the local quality mer- chants aboard to display their wares. Much of the credit for our high rating in the E competition, belongs to the S-2 Division. Bock Row: Griffin, Lorson, Linton, Morris, Hunt, Redd Third Row: Dios, Monteleone, Harris, Dominque, Keyek, Boker Second Row: Aguon, Wheelhouse, Fuller, Blackburn, Smith First Row: Hurst, Moore, Lodwick, Roeding. IT ' S A BARGAIN AT ANY PRICE - v . tit „ GEDUNKS ! ! KEEPING TABS xe ' ■ ! SHIPS LAUNDRY SHINE EM UP HARRY S-4 DIVISION SOUP TO NUTS Storage and preparation of the ship ' s chow are the responsibilities of the Commissarymen. These men are the butchers, the bakers, the potato stick makers, and cooks. With a crew of better than 600 to feed, S-4 must maintain a round-the-clock work day to meet the pressing schedule. Their cookery , though ham- pered by the large number of portions, shone through in a number of instances while in the Med. The spaghetti, for example, far surpassed any served on the beach in Italy. The pies and cakes are not like Mom makes, but who doesn ' t welcome seconds. Certainly not everyone ' s taste buds can be satisfied everyday, but they do provide a diversified menu. ENS. R. L. FAIRALL S.C. Commissary Off. First Row: Rickmon, Dewees, Barth, Knox, Dohlgreen Second Row: Greeran, Clough, Osborne, Wholen, Hillmon, Horpster Back Row: Ziebro, Ledwell, Koziara, Loughlin, Spry. —4 | i ?7 r OUR PIEMEN ABOUT AN INCH THICK STEAK AGAIN THE BAKERS ••:•:•:■:■:•:■:•:•:•:•: S-3 DIVISION S-3 Division is always a very busy div- sion aboard the ship. In the Mediter- ranean, with more officers aboard, our work load almost doubled. However, we still enjoyed the Med cruise. Everyone tried to make as many tours as possible. Many pictures were taken, and some very good movies were made. The ship ' s beach parties turned out to be very enjoyable. But the one thing that made us all most happy was to receive word from the 6th Fleet Staff that we had done an outstand- ing job, which helped us to retain the good name of our ship. The S-3 Division is proud to be part of an outstanding crew. READY FOR THE EVENING MEAL Back Row: German, Cooper, Vause, Billiones Middle Row: Choice, Peters, Elliott, Armour, Davenport Front Row: Hill, Dovis, Churchwell, Collins, White, Teague. S-5 DIVISION S-5 DIVISION While on integral part of Supply, the members of this division are not assigned on a permanent basis — (thank goodness), but rather TAD (temporary duty) for a period of three months as mess cooks. Each division aboard the ship assigns from among the non-rated , the requir- ed number of men to handle the job. These men are the boys who dish out the chow, keep the salad bar well stocked, swab and keep the mess hall neat, and are always refilling the salt and pepper shakers and the sugar bowls. As in any branch of the service, morale is paramount. What is more important to morale than good food? But more than good food is the manner in which it is served. These men, aware of this, do their best to give SERVICE WITH A SMILE . THE CHOW LINE Back Row: Helbing, Styback, Burgess, Ropapport, Martin Second Row: Pilling Fitzpatnck, Snyder, Green, Crouch, Yoncy Front Row: Parks, Brinser, Barth, Dahlgren, Carlton. The X division (Executive Department) is com- posed of the Captain ' s Office, Personnel Office, and the Chaplain ' s Office (which includes the Crew ' s Lounge and Library). The Captain ' s Office, under the supervision of R. P. Murphy, YNC, takes care of all correspon- dence and officers ' records. The Personnel Office, under the supervision of C. L. Riddle, PNC, handles all enlisted records, training records, and legal work. The Personnel Office was also responsible for the issuance of the LITTLE CASCADER during the trip to the Med — a daily newspaper which kept the crew of the ship in touch with the news events of the world as well as back home in the states. LT(jg) A. C. SARGENT Personnel Officer X DIVISION Bock Row: Pond, Buckingham, Farnham, McDonald, Johnson, Howe Second Row: Pictz, Bloke, Murphy, Noson, Wiley, Pischko, Harper Third Row: Klug, Riddle, Murphy, Henaulr, Cisneros. r YOU WANT YOUR LIBERTY CARD? The members of the master-at-arms force are the police- men of the ship. Their primary job functions are to enforce the ship ' s rules and regulations and maintain order among the crew. The discipline and neatness of the crew reflects on the master-at-arms. SO THAT ' S HOW YOU DO IT! NOW YOU ' LL NEED THIS IN TRIPLICATE, SEND ONE TO . . KNOWE5T THOU NOT, WHAT A REGULATION STENCIL I5ITH? H DIVISION LT. BARNES M.C. LT. R. C. BROWN Medicol Officer Bock Row: Goetz, Gallagher, Brown, Biermann Front Row: Sullivan, Pettit, Lovelace, Alfonso, Seeber. Less than 48 hours at sea, en- route from Newport, R. I. to Cannes, France, Ray Brightman, SN, 1st divi- sion, suffered a traumatic amputation of the left ring finger while engaged in work on the boat deck. Five days later, another shipmate fell fifty feet down onto a pile of pipe in the forward reefer trunk, suffering a triple com- pound fracture of the skull with mul- tiple body injuries These initial emer- gency ' s ond the many that were to follow, were handled swiftly and com- petently by the doctor and hospital corpsmen of H Division. Certainly, only knowledge of their work and a keen sense of responsibility toward human life prompted these men to act like the life-saving team they have to be. While in Leghorn, Italy, an in- jured three year old Italian boy was brought to sick bay by his father and a policeman. The duty section pitched in with Dr. Barnes and a deep scalp wound was sutured. The look of grati- tude in the father ' s eyes was thanks enough for the crew in sick bay and the Cascade. Dr. L. B. Barnes, ship ' s medical officer, was relieved of his duties by Dr. R. C. Brown in Toronto, Italy. Dr. Barnes is now Assistant Sixth Fleet Medical Officer. Dr. Brown is a graduate of Tufts Medical College, and readily adapted himself to the difficult task of being a sea going doctor of medicine. His able handling, with corpsmen assisting, of two major abdominal operations while stea ming from Barcelona, Spain to Fall River, Mass. served to emphasize the motto of our Medical Department and the men of the Cascade, We serve who need . JUST CHECKING THE OPERATION D DIVISION CDR. J. A. BANCROFT Dental Officer LT. A. G. HARQUAIL D.C. Bock Row: Bolin, Holly, Shotwell, Allison, Kelly Front Row: Smith, Durham, Saylor, Rose. LT. G. R. REJEBIAN D.C. DENTAL DEPARTMENT Prevention and treatment of den- tal conditions, which interfere with the military fitness of naval per- sonnel, is an integral part of the Navy medical program. Under the able leadership and supervision of Cdr. J. A. Bancroft Jr., the officers and men of this department served the dental needs of the crew, as well as the destroyers alongside. In the Mediterranean area, where there is a shortage of dental facili- ties, the Cascade was often the only ship within a large area equipped to restore dental health, comfort, and appearance; and was frequently called upon to render treatment for the personnel of ships other than those alongside. Through these services, the Den- tal Department made its contribu- tion in upholding the can do, and will do, reputation of the Cascade in the Med. NOW THIS WON ' T HURT E N G I N E E R I N G OF. D E P T LT. G.R. MAHONEY Engineer ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT is concerned in some way with just about all phases of CASCADE life. From furnishing both hot and cold water for drinking, cooking, and showering; supplying electricity and communications; running movies and the engines in the liberty boats; giving heat to the ship in the Winter and a cool breeze throughout the ship in the summer; and fixing general ills the ship encounters through operating, in all these functions the engineers have a hand. But possibly the phase the men of all departments will remember best is: It was the Engineering Department that steamed you back to the States from the Med to your families, rela- tives, girls, and friends ahead of schedule. CW03 L. A. GRAY Main Prop. Asst. A-DIV — Referred to as the auxiliary gang which includes operation, maintenance, and repair of the following equipment; ice machine plant, evaporators, boats, air compressors, deck winches, steam heating system, service to destroyers alongside, etc. Their coverage is often compared to the little woman of the house saying, Our work is never done . B-DIV — NOW here is the division that all the other departments depend on. Referred to as the BLACK GANG which has the responsibility of the operation and maintenance of the ships boilers and keeping the ship fueled. With a light BROWN HAZE and a low rumble Away we go. M-DIV — The main propulsion boys, respon- sible for operation maintenance and repairs to the ships main engines, lighting and power generators. Their motto being always ready With a smile on their faces, and a song in their hearts O ' WHERE O ' WHERE HAS THAT VACUUM GONE . EA, EB EM DIVISIONS yyii w4 V ¥ V ■««■ Back Row: Zagorski, Foster, Jablonski, Essex, Huff, Abernathy. Second Row: Powell, Breedlove, Guilfoyle, Mathia, Kinder. Renfro, Kelley, Winghart. First Row: Daily, Wells, Sitzes, BasaWes, Miller, Woodruff, Lucero. EB Back Row: Ecker, Iverson, Williams, Carpenter, Barkley. Second Row: Cox, Haase, Johnson, Miller, Welch. First Row: West, Gawron, Dangers, Noga, Morrison. EM Back Row: Sears, Jones, Whitmore, Siegel, Bouldin, Kealey Second Row: Coombs, Vaubel, Longworthy, Sheets, Leo, Donovan First Row: Brown, Wirbicki, Lindsay, Howe, Grunow. THE AUTHORIZATION- TO BLOW TUBE5 REFRIGERATION THE CLOCK WATCHERS STEAM HEAT E E DIVISION The double E division is composed of a group of bright individuals dedicated to the theory that vessels of the navy would be back in the days of the dark ages if it weren ' t for old Mr. Kilowatt . Sometimes things on board may seem a little dim due to an occasional casualty below; and lost objects, such as hatch combings, ladders etc., are abruptly found by members of the crew using the skin contact method. Everyone naturally takes fundamentals like water, warm cooked food, boat ignitions, sterilized instruments, dish washing, tooth drillers, ventilation etc. for granted. But these types of equipment have to be serviced and maintained. We, along with the other members of the Engineering Department accomplished these tasks. One part of the group maintains various phone, indicating, warning, motion picture, and aids to naviga- tion systems throughout the ship. They also keep the perpetual motion machine (PA system) in operation. Shore power to vessels nested in the vicinity is also supplied by this activity. CW03 J. F. FLINN Electrical Officer Bock Row: Fogg, Ruggles. A.. Kriz, Hachmonn, Ficek, O ' Donnell, Roistrick Second Row: Stall, Martelli, Thibcoult, Leanch, Eravi, Ruggles, C, Powell. First Row: Huston, Campbell, Olono, Gindo, Degennaro, Martin, Geiselhart, Oppman. E R DIVISION It ' s really great to be back home after five months in THE MED , and not hearing those famous last words, Cigarette Joe ? It was a pleasant cruise and the only thing that kept this division shook was worrying whether or not we would be building a brow from the ship to Fleet Landing in Cannes, France. But all in all it was really quite an experience for all hands and a cruise we shall always remember . . . the beach in Cannes, the pizza in Leghorn, the ruins in Athens, and last but not least our own Mr. Mac , running around taking care of the Foreign Claims, and doing a good job of it. The E-R division left the States short-handed but everyone will agree that they did a bang-up job. LT.(|g) D. L. McCONAUGHEY Asst. Domoge Control Off. Bock Row: Neol, Mock, Roach, Polloro, Klofok, Killion Second Row: Singer, Sorsfield, Akridge, Quick, Malonowski, Trotter First Row: Keith — Hicks TESTING TESTING MAIN POWER BOARD How ' s chances on getting transportation for our basketball team? Cot a truck for about twenty men going to a beach party? Did the mail come in? The above quotes are a few samples of inter- rogatory barbs thrown at the swamped dispatching facilities of transportation dispatchers, during the cruise. No record of inability in complying with legitimate requests were noted nevertheless, and with a full wheeling program to comply with, T division fulfilled it ' s mission with good spirit and co-operation Under the direction of Mr. Hall, and with the assistance of Chief Roseburg, the ambiti- ous group took care of the problems of transporta- tion in flawless style and efficiency record. The four dispatching Chiefs, Kreuger, Thompson, Fogg, and Kendall, plus Chief Beyers (as shipboard co- ordinator) kept the trouble-free vehicles in fine operating form, and backed up their men (mostly non-rated) in running a full time Sixth Fleet Motor Pool. The vagabonds had problems in breaking camp with every ship movement, but by the third or fourth port they had this circus-like operation down pat, and that problematic hindrance was conquered along with the other newly acquainted obstacles. The Imperial T rolled smoothly after its first hurdles and kept an even pace thereafter. JH LT. jg) W. A. HALL Trans. Off. T DIVISION tt f 8- ro i ■ H U • ' ■ , l F L r - . ± hjk t. k_i fm£ A. Back Row: Howell, Ike, Jenkins, Bowman, Masar, Richman, Gooding, Murphy, Zeitler, Hygema, Townsend, Long, Richardson, Champoigne, Dietz, Anderson, Hurlburt Second Row: Kendall, Beyer, Roseburg, Lt. (jg) Hall, Thompson, Kreuger, Fogg Front Row: Browne, Coryell, Wills, Gezirjian, Ferson, Almstead, Pollara. cooxmg - reeves sryte GETTIN READY READY TO EMBARK M BOAT OVER ;i itew H ; y ■ L Jh -rf ' ' K ■ tt . FASHION SHOW FASHION AT ITS BEST Unlike the typical depart- ment store fashion show of the States, usually held under the auspices of some charitable organization and offering as a door prize an all expense seven day trip to sunny Bermuda, ours was held onboard the Cascade while at anchor in Cannes, France. To display the latest in French fashions, a number of lovely young French girls paraded the boatdeck before the eyes of gaping sailors, that they might decide which garments would look best on the girl back home , and choose accordingly. But whether the sailors decided to buy or not, it was an evening well spent. ONLY 12.95 COMPLETE WITH C EST MAGNIFIQUE! EH ' LACEY? INSPECTING THE HONOR GUARD ADM ' L CHAS. BROWN VIPS A 21 GUN SALUTE WELCOME ABOARD ADMIRAL KIDS, KAKE, KREAM AND KINDNESS The following is a translation of an article published in the newspaper La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, Bori, Italy dated 20 Sept. 1956 and forwarded to the CASCADE by the U.S. Naval Attache in Rome. 200 children invited for lunch on board an Ameri- can vessel The CO. of the parent ship CASCADE , Cap- tain Robertson, has invit- ed for lunch on board, 200 children. This will take place next Saturday 22 Oct. The children are all war orphans of the region, their families are very poor and some of them stay at orphan institutes. Captain Robertson will give them some gifts and afterwards they will enjoy a film show. The lunch will begin at 1330. The kind initiative of the CASCADE Com- manding Officer will be very welcomed by the Taranto population and with much gratitude that day is expected by those children who will enjoy it and also by their familes. AREN ' T THEY CUTIES KIDS KIDS AND MORE KIDS ITS - I ' LL HAVE CHOCALADE FLOWERS FOR THE CAPT. UMMM GOOD GENERAL MUST BE A GOOD FIGHT WHERE ' D IT GO ?  — - l I ' LL FIGHT HIM WITH MY EYES CLOSED TOYS FOR THE GREEK ORPHANS THE BIRTHDAY PARTY : t i VETERANS OF THE ' 53 CRUISE jm ( Candid 3hoXs A GREEK CART FRENCH CAFE ' THE WINNER A photo contest always offers an oppor- tunity for the amateur photographer to dis- play his best. During our return trip to the States, the camera bugs of the Cascade submitted their entries. First prize in the contest went to Wexler, DC3, of the R-l divi- sion, for his picture of Stromboli . SUNNING ON THE FAN TAIL v i«ii OUR BALLTEAM HOME 9 13 0 Z my i9 WELCOME RACK FROM AN ARDUOUS MED TOUR X REPORTS ALL INDICATE YOU HAVE MAINTAINED THE OUTSTANDING REPUTATION OF DESLANT TENDERS 116 ASA CA M- - « 124 PRECEDENCE RQUTINE- RtLtAsEb 6V USS CASCADE Home Comings are always wonderful occasions, ours was no exception. As we approached State Pier in Fall River, we could see the hundreds of people on the pier, awaiting our arrival. The strains of Ghost Riders played by the DesLant band could also be heard. It was a fine tribute to the CASCADE, for while we were with the Sixth Fleet we were affectionately known as The Galloping Ghost of the Sardinian Coast . Soon the mooring lines were made fast and the gangway rigged. Before we knew it we were swamped by our families coming aboard. Husbands were again home with their wives; sons reunited with their mothers, and fathers with their families. Warm hugs and affectionate embraces were wit- nessed everywhere. It was then we knew that we were HOME! DESLANT BAND IT ' S BEEN A LONG TIME ' V Ap ion v rhaplain s - Vlt CHAPLAIN NOAH L. McDOWELL A WORD FROM THE CHAPLAIN It has certainly been a privilege for me to have been a member of the crew of the CASCADE on this Med cruise I have enjoyed my part as your pastor and as the tour coordinator. As coordinator of Divine Services it has been an enriching experience to meet and work with the other chaplains of the Sixth Fleet It is always a privilege to meet and work with the local pastors of the different countries which we have visited I am again reminded that true christian charity knows no bounds. In spite of the language barrier I am again convinced that the love of the Master knows no barriers This is evident all over the world whether in the Med or in the Orient. It has also been a joy to see the well known response of our men to human need. At every opportunity where ever our men have visited they have consistantly shown the true spirit of the well known American generosity. This has been evident both in our giving to those in need and in our response to their hospitality. It is cer- tainly with a great deal of satisfaction that I recall these high moments in our Med Cruise of 1956 aboard the U.S.S. CAS- CADE. SERVICES IN THE WALDESIAN CHURCH CATHOLIC HOLY COMMUNION OUR CRUISE BOOK STAFF dis - organization put out dis cruisebook EDITOR ' S NOTE: Thanks to the many shipmates, who with their contributions of written and photographic material, helped bring this cruise-book to a successful conclusion. Roov ft Sf. t £ TtTL£ OF TH£ 0h r AK _. ME T PJJG WA£ ) £$ , £ ITS OALY A ? £ - , SP v V£Y . . . A J «(LL f LITHOGRAPHED BY R. E SMITH CO.. FALL RIVER. MASS. ; . an