Chandeleur (AV 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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N DIVISION-firsi Row, left to righf-MORGAN, R. E, QM2c; LEONARD, C. E., QM2c; LT. F. R. BUCK, Novmotor POWELL K R QMU BRIGG5, N. M, QM2c. . . Second Row-ELY, D. C, QM3c; NICHOLS, T. A., OM3c, McDONNELl, f. A, QM3c; NEWELL, J. F, QM3c; THORNTON J T 5U WHITE V E QM3c Third Row-WILLMAN, C. M, QM3c; SAMOROY, M. A., Sic.

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H DIVISION H Division is comprised of two medical officers, one dental officer and twelve pharmacist ' s mates. During the period 19 November 1942 to 10 September 1945, 33,622 persons have reported to the various sick calls for treatment. Of this number 1,174 were admitted to the sick list. These figures indicate that the Medical Department has been kept busy with the usual ailments and complaints of the officers and crew. There are many days when it seems as though no one on the ship ever heard of sick call, and then almost without warning we get an outburst of colds, cat fever or the like. We are fortunate in having on board two Flight Surgeons. No other seaplane tender can boast of this and it puts the mighty G in the class of a first line carrier. In addition to tending the ship ' s crew, these doctors must be able to recognize complaints and symptoms of illness that are pe- culiar to aviation personnel. The Dental Department as a unit of H division has also done its part in cooperating to make the CHANDELEUR the ship of the seaplane tender group. Every man aboard has been examined and has been given the oppor- tunity to have dental ills treated and corrected. Total sittings since May 1943 amounted to 5,182 with a total of 2,941 fillings inserted and 469 teeth extracted. In addition to taking care of our own ship ' s company and squadron assigned, because of our facilities, we have aided many smaller vessels by making available our equipment and staff. We have at times been desig- nated casualty ship with duties similar to those of a hospital ship. On other occasions, four to be exact, we have transferred patients while under- way. Without deviating from our standard speed or course the crew of the CHANDY LOU has swung into action to receive patients in need of emergency medical attention from ships that came alongside.

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rr N DIVISION The N Division or the Navigation Division is made up of a Navigator, Assistant Navigator and Quartermasters. Of all the professions aboard ship] It can be safely said that these men are following the oldest art known to sailing men. When man first ventured forth upon the seas it was imperative that among the crew there be a man with a knowledge of the stars who could guide the ship safely home to port. In the beginning only the stars were available to aid the sea-farer. Today the duties are the same but science has contributed many navigational aids. The Department ' s duty first, and most important, is navigating the ship to its destination by the safest and quickest route. In order to accomplish this the Navigators and Quartermasters now have modern instruments such as sextants, stadimeters, chronometers, watches, compasses, plotting instru- ments and navigation charts. When on watch the Quartermaster keeps the ship ' s log up to date, makes weather observations, insures that the Ensign and Union Jack are hoisted, makes hourly observations determining the ship ' s speed, course and position. Another watch is stood in steering engine room, in case of steering casualty. In port all charts and publications are corrected by the Quartermasters. Coming into and leaving port is the Navigation Department ' s busiest time, the Navigator busy plotting the course. Quartermasters taking bear- ings, steering, standing by in steering engine room, Union Jack, Ensign, anchor ball, fathometer, and engine order telegraph. When at sea any Quartermaster can always supply pertinent information concerning the position, course and speed of the ship.